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  • EPISODE 294 – LIVE UNTO HIS GLORY 1 – JESUS LIVED UNTO GOD’S GLORY

    EPISODE 294 – LIVE UNTO HIS GLORY 1 – JESUS LIVED UNTO GOD’S GLORY

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    Monday 13th November, 2023

    LIVE UNTO HIS GLORY 1

    – JESUS LIVED UNTO GOD’S GLORY

    “Whether you eat or drink, live your life in a way that glorifies and honors God.“

    1 Corinthians 10:31 (TPT)

     
    I am not sure you can count the number of times you have sang and said to God, “I glorify your name”.
     
    How do you truly understand that phrase?
     
    How is it important to God, for Him to be glorified?
    God esteems His glory; He does all things unto His glory.
    For God to do things unto His own glory is for Him to make everyone and everything know who He is, to acknowledge His Power and His name. 
    We have been given this calling by God to glorify Him. 
    All through the Life of Jesus in His earth walk, He lived to honor or glorify the Father.
     
    Interestingly, Jesus as the GOD-MAN did not live for His glory. His life pursuit was that the glory of God will be fully revealed in Him.
    What else is the ultimate goal of all the works of God?
    The end of all things is that God will be glorified.
     
    Right from the birth of Jesus, God was glorified:
     
    “Then all at once, a vast number of glorious angels appeared, the very armies of heaven! And they all praised God, singing: “Glory to God in the highest realms of heaven! For there is peace and a good hope given to the sons of men.” Luke 2:13-14 (TPT).
     
    Jesus made it clear in His earth walk, that He seeks not His own glory. (John 8:50).
     
    He said, “Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God” John 8:54 (ESV).
     
    Though by His teachings and miracles, His fame spread abroad, He did all the things He did unto the glory of God. Even when people were suffering with infirmity, He knew by their healing the glory of God will be seen. It was when God is glorified that His glory was seen. (John 11:4).
     
    The death of Jesus was for the glory of God:
     
    “Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.
    Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again“ John 12:27-28 (KJV)
     
    Is that not what the Prophet Isaiah prophesied:
     
    “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” Isaiah 40:4-5 (Berean Standard Bible)
    To glorify God is to honor, laud and celebrate or acknowledge the greatness of His might and majestic splendor of His person and His works.
    We glorify God by reflecting on His person, excellence and power; just as Jesus showed us.
    Everything you do must be unto the glory of God.
    It was not just in songs and words that Jesus glorified and honored the Lord. Jesus did all things to bring glory to God.
     
    Is your life bringing glory and honor to God?
    DIG DEEPER
    (Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11; Psalm 97:6; Isaiah 35:2; John 7:18; Isaiah 43:1,7)
     
    WE PRAY
    That we shall not seek our own glory but that our lives shall be unto God’s glory just as Jesus lived.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2023
    Ezekiel 35 – 38
    1 Timothy 6
     
    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – My life is for the glory of God.
     
    – I live unto the glory of God.
     
    – I don’t live unto myself.
     
    – I don’t seek my own glory.
     
    – In all that I do, I glorify the Lord.
     
    Oh Hallelujah!! Glory to God!

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  • EPISODE 292 – ADVANCE IN GLORY – Beholding Jesus 2

    EPISODE 292 – ADVANCE IN GLORY – Beholding Jesus 2

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    Saturday 11th November, 2023
     

    ADVANCE IN GLORY 6

    – Beholding Jesus 2

    “And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.”

    2 Cor. 3:18 (Amplified)

    Until Jesus came, no man partook of the reality of God’s glory.
     
    The glory which Moses emit was that which passed away. There was a glory of the law or of the Old Covenant. However, it is no where near the glory which we have in Christ Jesus.
    In comparison to the glory we have in Christ, the glory of the Old Covenant is no glory at all.
    Have a good read to grasp what I’m saying:
     
    “He is the one who has helped us tell others about his new agreement to save them. We do not tell them that they must obey every law of God or die; but we tell them there is life for them from the Holy Spirit. The old way, trying to be saved by keeping the Ten Commandments, ends in death; in the new way, the Holy Spirit gives them life.
    Yet that old system of law that led to death began with such glory that people could not bear to look at Moses’ face. For as he gave them God’s law to obey, his face shone out with the very glory of God—though the brightness was already fading away. Shall we not expect far greater glory in these days when the Holy Spirit is giving life? If the plan that leads to doom was glorious, much more glorious is the plan that makes men right with God. In fact, that first glory as it shone from Moses’ face is worth nothing at all in comparison with the overwhelming glory of the new agreement. So if the old system that faded into nothing was full of heavenly glory, the glory of God’s new plan for our salvation is certainly far greater, for it is eternal. 2 Corinthians 3:6-11 (TLB)
    As you are in Christ, you don’t pray for glory. This is because you have been brought into the overwhelming glory of the New Testament.
    By your new nature in Christ you don’t only have the overwhelming glory of God. You have now become the glory of God. You are now the expression of God.
     
    However, you have to nurture the nature of glory in you. 
    You nurture the nature of glory by continously beholding Jesus.
    The more you behold the Lord, the more you advance in the glory of God. As you advance you don’t first look out for things around you to be beautified. Pursue the increase of divine glory and beauty within you. 
     
    You must have an intense relationship with God. Focus on the Word of His grace and fellowship with the Spirit.
     
    Don’t just live normal as everyone. Don’t be satisfied with the level you are in your relationship with Jesus. Avoid double-mindedness! Set your eyes on Jesus and crave more for the sweet intimacy with Jesus.
     
    You will soon begin to reflect and reveal God in all you do.
    Don’t stay at the level you are.
    Beloved, you advance in growing by growing deeply in your relationship with Jesus.
     
    Hallelujah.
    DIG DEEPER
    (Ephesians 4:23-24; 2 Corinthians 4:4-6; Psalm 84:7; James 1:23)
     
    WE PRAY
    – For the wisdom of the Spirit to nurture the nature of God’s overwhelming glory in us.
     
    – That we will not be double-minded but maintain our focus on the Lord Jesus.
     
    In the glorious name of Jesus.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2023
    Ezekiel 29-32
    1 Timothy 1 – 3
     
    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – I am the glory of God.
     
    – I am the very expression of God.
     
    – I reflect and reveal God in all that I do.
     
    – I maintain my focus on the Lord Jesus.
     
    1. Oh Hallelujah!!! Glory to God!

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  • EPISODE 291 – ADVANCE IN GLORY 5 – Beholding Jesus

    EPISODE 291 – ADVANCE IN GLORY 5 – Beholding Jesus

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    DIG DEEPER
    (Ephesians 4:23-24; 2 Corinthians 4:4-6; Psalm 84:7; James 1:23)
     
    WE PRAY
    – We shall access the right revelation of Jesus which shall cause to be transformed into the perfect image of Him.
     
    – And that we shall daily experience the renewal of hearts through the revelation of the glory of God.
     
    In the glorious name of Jesus.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2023
    Ezekiel 25-28
    2 Thessalonians 1 – 3
     
    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – As I feast on the word daily, I grow deeper in the consciousness of Christ and my identity in Him.
     
    – I don’t take my spirituality for granted.
     
    – As I behold the word of God daily, I am transformed into the image of the glory of the word.
     
    – I keep my gaze daily on the word of God.
     
    Oh Hallelujah!! Gloreeeey!!!!

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  • EPISODE 290 – ADVANCE IN GLORY 4 – Manifest the Glory of God

    EPISODE 290 – ADVANCE IN GLORY 4 – Manifest the Glory of God

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    Thursday, 9th November, 2023

    ADVANCE IN GLORY 4
    – Manifest the Glory of God

    “And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.”

    2 Cor. 3:18 (Amplified)

    When you became born again, the Lord made you a partaker of His glory.

    The glory of God is in you.

    The glory of God is the beauty and excellence of God revealed in your life.
    The manifestation of God’s glory is to be seen in every aspect of your life.
    Wherever Jesus went and whatever He did, there was the manifestation of the glory of God.

    John said, “…we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 (NKJV)

    Whatever you share with Christ, becomes the reality of who you are. As you share in the glory of God in Christ Jesus, you also become the glory of God.

    As a partaker of the glory of God, you are also designed to show forth or make known His glory in all things.

    “But you are God’s chosen treasure—priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own. He did this so that you would broadcast his glorious wonders throughout the world.” 1 Peter 2:9 (TPT).

    As a partaker of the glory of God you are mandated to broadcast or announce or showcase the glory which you have received.

    This is the purpose of your calling.

    He called you out of darkness, corruption, defeat, failure and brought you into His marvelous light (to make you a light being) that His glory will be seen in you.

    You have a duty bring many to the knowledge of the classic grandeur of God.
    The wisdom of God is ab expression of God’s glory. The love of God, His goodness, prosperity, peace, healing virtues and power are all expressions of God’s glory.

    Remember, the glory of God is the expression of God.

    God’s glory or excellence and beauty must be seen in how you love, speak, and handle situations or responsibilities.

    God who is Spirit and invisible can be seen and experienced through you. As the embodiment of the glory of God, anyone who interacts with you must behold the majestic excellence of God.

    Your words must be full of wisdom and grace. Your work ethic at the office must be a reflection of God’s creativity and excellence.

    Anyone that sees you must see the effulgence of Christ.

    Get this:

    You don’t manifest the glory of God just by shouting “Gloryyyyyy!!!”

    It’s great to celebrate the glory of God and rejoice in it.

    However, you manifest the glory of God by showcasing the beautiful heart of God to your world.

    Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (1 Peter 4:11; Isaiah 43:21; Isaiah 60:1 -3; Romans 11:36; Psalm 33:3)
     
    WE PRAY
    – That we shall have the mindset and consciousness that our lives are showcase of the glory of God to all men.

    – That in everything we do and everywhere we go, the tangible manifestation of God’s glory will be seen.

    – And that every aspect of our lives will be saturated in the beauty and excellence of God.

    In the glorious name of Jesus.

    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2023
    Ezekiel 22 – 24
    1 Thessalonians 4 – 5
     
    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – The glory of God is seen in me.
     
    – I have been called out of darkness, failure, corruption and brought you into God’s marvelous light.
     
    –  As men interacts with me, they behold the majestic excellence of God.
     
    – My words are full of wisdom and grace.
     
    – Anyone who sees me, sees the effulgence of Christ.
     
    – I manifest the glory of God.
     
    – I am a blessing to my world.
     
    Oh glory to God!!! Hallelujah!!!

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  • EPISODE 289 – ADVANCE IN GLORY 3 – PARTAKERS OF GLORY

    EPISODE 289 – ADVANCE IN GLORY 3 – PARTAKERS OF GLORY

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    Wednesday 8th November, 2023

    ADVANCE IN GLORY 3
    – PARTAKERS OF GLORY

    “And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.”

    2 Cor. 3:18 (Amplified)

    Understanding the reality of the glory of God is fundamental for you to live a higher life.

    God made man for His glory.

    “Everyone who is called by My name, And whom I have created for My glory, Whom I have formed, even whom I have made.” Isaiah 43:7 (NASB)

    And through the fall, man was unable to express God’s glory according to God’s design.

    “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” Romans 3:23 (KJV).

    The corruption of man’s heart through unbelief, couldn’t make him partake and also become the expression of God’s glory.

    Because of this corruptibility, many who have even been saved don’t feel qualified to share or be partakers of the glorious life in Christ.

    You don’t have to struggle to enter into God’s glory.

    The goodnews is that, in Christ Jesus you are now liberated from the corruption, consequences and power of sin.

    In Christ, we have been born with an incorruptible seed.

    The intention of Jesus is to bring us into God’s glorious Kingdom and Family.
    And to achieve that, He must legally solve the sin problem through His suffering on the cross.

    We don’t have to stay on Romans 3:23. The focus of the discussion is what Christ has achieved and not the consequence of sin.

    Read the verse 24:

    “Yet through his powerful declaration of acquittal, God freely gives away his righteousness. His gift of love and favor now cascades over us, all because Jesus, the Anointed One, has liberated us from the guilt, punishment, and power of sin” Romans 3:24 (TPT).

    You are now justified in Christ and have the legal right to be conformed to His image (Romans 8:29).

    Remember, Christ is the express image of the Father and the brightness of His glory.

    Therefore, you are not only justified in Christ, He has glorified you as well. He has brought you into the realm of the fellowship of His glory.

    Hallelujah!

    DIG DEEPER
    (Romans 8:29-30; John 17:22; Romans 9:23; Hebrews 1:2-3; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 15:49)
     
    WE PRAY
    That we shall function fully in the glory which have received and share in or with Christ Jesus.
     
    In the glorious name of Jesus.
     
    BIBLE READING IN THE YEAR 2023
    Ezekiel 19 – 21
    1 Thessalonians 1 – 3
     
    DECLARE THESE WORDS:
    – My life is for the glory of God.
     
    – I have an incorruptible life because I was born with an incorruptible seed.
     
    – I am justified in Christ.
     
    – I am a partaker of His glory.
     
    – I live in the realm of the fellowship of His glory.
     
    Oh glory to God!!!

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