God will meet you when you show up!

by Jeanie | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorised

Luke 1: 6-13

⁶ Zechariah and Elizabeth had God’s approval. They followed all the Lord’s commands and regulations perfectly. ⁷ Yet, they never had any children because Elizabeth couldn’t become pregnant. Both of them were too old to have children.⁸ Zechariah was on duty with his division of priests. As he served in God’s presence, ⁹ he was chosen by priestly custom to go into the Lord’s temple to burn incense. ¹⁰ All the people were praying outside while he was burning incense.¹¹ Then, to the right of the incense altar, an angel of the Lord appeared to him. ¹² Zechariah was troubled and overcome with fear.¹³ The angel said to him, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife Elizabeth will have a son, and you will name him John.

The first lesson from this text is that you can be in good standing with God and have challenges. Zachariah and Elizabeth were approved by God yet had no children – which are considered blessings from God. In spite of this, we read that Zechariah went ahead to work his shift – nothing extraordinary than that which he had been called to – Priesthood.

The question is what is your calling? What part are you playing in the kingdom? Are you truly fulfilling your purpose? Note that whatever God places in your hands, he demands! Obedience pays.

The scripture says Zechariah was chosen by lot or custom for the service of the sanctuary. Friend, this means you have been hand-picked by God for such a time as this.

For many are called, but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14

Zechariah was dedicated to his job. He didn’t call off sick or do a “no call -no show” as some people would – He showed up and God met him there. Isn’t it amazing to know that God can turn up in the middle of your worship, intercession or service just to meet your need?

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10

Zechariah was childless and old but yet that did not deter him from making it to the sanctuary. I imagine there might have been some kind of event, for instance a demonstration, road closure or weather warning that could have prevented him, “No weapon” he exclaimed as he continued on his journey.

He may have served faithfully his entire life but this time, there was a divine appointment set for his breakthrough. If he had not made it in, would he have received the prophecy concerning John? Would he have ever been a father? Would the record of his lineage appear in scripture?

God has made provision for all your need in his house. Put your hand in the plough and keep it there. Sooner or later, God will show up! He will pay for whatever he orders – He is a rewarder!

Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. (NLT)

Yes, I’m on my way! I’ll be there soon! I’m bringing my payroll with me. I’ll pay all people in full for their life’s work. (MSG) 

Revelation 22:12

Discover!

by Jeanie | Apr 18, 2014 | Uncategorised

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Matthew 16:13

A question is an inquiry that brings about discovery. The many solutions, keys and breakthroughs we see today can be linked to a problem, a dilemma……. a question.

You’ve got to come to a PLACE in life when you begin to ask questions. From the passage we read, we can see it is possible for people to be with you (in party, company and assembly) and not really know you (your identity, personality and mentality). They may have been in close proximity with you but yet distant to you.

Yes Jesus preached, healed and worked great miracles but there was more to Him than these. He was the son…..not any kind, but the son of the living God!

It was only after the disciples’ discovery of who Jesus was that he began to explain to them that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.

This implies then that there are temporarily concealed revelations predicated on our foreknowledge and understanding of God.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus became poor so you might become rich? Why his body was broken so yours and mine could be healed? Why he died and went to hell so you and I could live abundantly here on earth and eternally in heaven?

Paul said:

I gave up all that inferior stuff so I could know Christ personally, experience his resurrection power, be a partner in his suffering, and go all the way with him to death itself. If there was any way to get in on the resurrection from the dead, I wanted to do it. Philippians 3:10-11 

Friend, I don’t know where are with God but no matter how deep or shallow you are, if Paul could ask for more, you too can. I implore you to ask, seek and knock even as we remember the Lord’s crucifixion, death, burial and resurrection this weekend. Let the deep in you launch into the deep in him.

There is light at the other end, a fresh revelation and anointing is about to hit you; you’re about to receive a key that will unlock doors. God will show you great and mighty things that you have not known hitherto.

Remember, every discovery begins with an inquiry. Take a step today. Just ask!

I asked, “What are these, my lord?” The angel who was talking with me answered, “I will show you what they are.” Zechariah 1:9