Friday, May 8, 2009

BENEFIT OF SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION {PART 1}.

1.It empowers your faith to produce. Psalm 119: 18 { Psa 119:18 Open my mind and let me discover the wonders of your Law. }

There is something you need to see in the law. You can doubt what you hear but you can’t doubt what you see.

The principal benefit of opening of book or spiritual illumination is that it boost your faith. Romans 10 : 17 { Rom 10:17 No one can have faith without hearing the message about Christ.}

If your faith is weak , it is because your revelation about the word of God is weak.Romans 4 : 19-25{ Rom 4:19 Abraham's faith never became weak, not even when he was nearly a hundred years old. He knew that he was almost dead and that his wife Sarah could not have children.

Rom 4:20 But Abraham never doubted or questioned God's promise. His faith made him strong, and he gave all the credit to God.

Rom 4:21 Abraham was certain that God could do what he had promised.

Rom 4:22 So God accepted him,

Rom 4:23 just as we read in the Scriptures. But these words were not written only for Abraham.

Rom 4:24 They were written for us, since we will also be accepted because of our faith in God, who raised our Lord Jesus to life.

Rom 4:25 God gave Jesus to die for our sins, and he raised him to life, so that we would be made acceptable to God.}

God shows you things in his word, to fully persuade you. Spiritual illumination strengthens your faith . You only pray for your eyes to open.

  1. Victory: 1 john 5:4 { 1Jo 5:4 Every child of God can defeat the world, and our faith is what gives us this victory. }

What revelation does is that it builds your confidence. The level of revelation you have determines the level of victory you will have.

by pastor wole samuel

BENEFIT OF SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION {PART 2}

What is illumination?

Illumination means light or a place that light comes from .

There are so many benefit of spiritual illumination which is otherwise known as revelation of the word of God.

1. Supernatural peace : is a peace that is from above . at the birth of Jesus , peace came to earth Isaiah 9 ; 6-7 { Isa 9:6 A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace.

Isa 9:7 His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David's kingdom and make it grow strong. He will always rule with honesty and justice. The LORD All-Powerful will make certain that all of this is done.}

The day you receive Jesus is the day you receive peace. When peace is lacking, destiny is in pieces.

What must I do to enjoy supernatural peace?

  • You must be born again .
  • You must pursue the knowledge of God 2peter 1:2{ 2Pe 1:2 I pray that God will be kind to you and will let you live in perfect peace! May you keep learning more and more about God and our Lord Jesus} It is what you know that will give you peace. Mathew 11: 28-29 { Mat 11:28 If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.

Mat 11:29 take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. }

  • Allow God to lead you. Psalm 23:1-2 { Psa 23:1 (A psalm by David.) You, LORD, are my shepherd. I will never be in need.

Psa 23:2 you let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water,}

Isaiah 48 : 17-18 { Isa 48:17 with this message: People of Israel, I am the holy LORD God, the one who rescues you. For your own good, I teach you, and I lead you along the right path.

Isa 48:18 How I wish that you had obeyed my commands! Your success and good fortune would then have overflowed like a flooding river. }

  • Trust in him at all times

  1. Divine intervention: exodus 14: 13 {Exo 14:13 But Moses answered, "Don't be afraid! Be brave, and you will see the LORD save you today. These Egyptians will never bother you again.}BY PASTOR AUDU

BENEFIT OF SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION {PART 3}

Genesis 1: 3 {Gen 1:3 God said, "I command light to shine!" And light started shining. }

The first word that comes out from mouth of God is let there be light. It takes love for you to know the heart of God. Without the voice of God, there is no revelation.

Spirituality is the foundation of revelation. Everyone has to locate his or her light. It is your responsibility to keep your light glowing.

First benefit of spiritual illumination is cleansing or purity Ephesians 5: 26 { Eph 5:26 He made the church holy by the power of his word, and he made it pure by washing it with water. }

The word of God cleanses you and purifies you. John 17 : 17 { Joh 17:17 Your word is the truth. So let this truth make them completely yours. }

It is only the word of God that can cleanse. Psalm 119 : 9 { Psa 119:9 Young people can live a clean life by obeying your word. }

The only thing that can purify us is the word of God.

How does revelation bring cleansing?

  • It makes you see glory ahead and when you see the glory , you will avoid every obstacles { sin}
  • Revelation talks about knowledge. Knowledge brings information and when you are informed you hardly get involved in sin.

Second benefit of spiritual illumination is wisdom : psalm 19:7 { Psa 19:7 The Law of the LORD is perfect; it gives us new life. His teachings last forever, and they give wisdom to ordinary people. }

The more the word of God you tap into , the wiser you become}. It is the word of God that makes one to be knowledgeable.

Luke 7: 35 { Luk 7:35 Yet Wisdom is shown to be right by what its followers do. }

It is the word of God that grants wisdom to a man . the revelation of God is the wisdom of God.

BY PASTOR VICTOR


BENEFIT OF SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION {PART 4}

  1. FREEDOM { LIBERTY } : It means being a domain that is free. John 8 : 32 { Joh 8:32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." } knowledge of the truth guarantee your freedom . the knowing of the truth is the only escape route for the child of God. God’s word is is the truth and as a children of we need the knowledge of truth . what gives you freedom is the knowledge of the truth.

Until you see what God has for you, the purpose of God won’t to fulfillment.

The book has been open , all you need to knowis the knowledge about the truth. The word of God is light luke 4: 16-17{ Luk 4:16 Jesus went back to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and as usual he went to the meeting place on the Sabbath. When he stood up to read from the Scriptures,

Luk 4:17 he was given the book of Isaiah the prophet. He opened it and read,

Luk 4:18 "The Lord's Spirit has come to me, because he has chosen me to tell the good news to the poor. The Lord has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners, to give sight to the blind, to free everyone who suffers, }

The knowledge of the truth is what makes free. Every revelation has the knowledge of the truth. Knowledge is a free gift of God to all that are redeemed.

2. Joy : Jeremiah 15:16-17{ Jer 15:15 You can see how I suffer insult after insult, all because of you, LORD. Don't be so patient with my enemies; take revenge on them before they kill me.

Jer 15:16 When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the LORD All-Powerful. } Joy is not for anyone who hasn’t discover the truth it is light that makes life joyful. It is only joyful people that discover the knowledge of God.

AGENT OF SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION

1. 1 Corinthian 9-13 { 1Co 2:9 But it is just as the Scriptures say, "What God has planned for people who love him is more than eyes have seen or ears have heard. It has never even entered our minds!"

1Co 2:10 God's Spirit has shown you everything. His Spirit finds out everything, even what is deep in the mind of God.

1Co 2:11 You are the only one who knows what is in your own mind, and God's Spirit is the only one who knows what is in God's mind.

1Co 2:12 But God has given us his Spirit. That's why we don't think the same way that the people of this world think. That's also why we can recognize the blessings that God has given us.

1Co 2:13 Every word we speak was taught to us by God's Spirit, not by human wisdom. And this same Spirit helps us teach spiritual things to spiritual people. }

When the spirit of God shows you word in scripture illumination comes. The Holy Ghost is God’s agent of illumination comes. John 16: 12 – 13 { Joh 16:12 I have much more to say to you, but right now it would be more than you could understand.

Joh 16:13 The Spirit shows what is true and will come and guide you into the full truth. The Spirit doesn't speak on his own. He will tell you only what he has heard from me, and he will let you know what is going to happen. }

You cannot be illuminated without the help of the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, bible will be covered. The Holy Spirit is the one which is responsible for spiritual illumination. When you want to read the word of God engage the Holy Spirit.

2. Acts 8 : 29 – 40 { Act 8:29 The Spirit told Philip to catch up with the chariot.

Act 8:30 Philip ran up close and heard the man reading aloud from the book of Isaiah. Philip asked him, "Do you understand what you are reading?"

Act 8:31 The official answered, "How can I understand unless someone helps me?" He then invited Philip to come up and sit beside him.

Act 8:32 The man was reading the passage that said, "He was led like a sheep on its way to be killed. He was silent as a lamb whose wool is being cut off, and he did not say a word.

Act 8:33 He was treated like a nobody and did not receive a fair trial. How can he have children, if his life is snatched away?"

Act 8:34 The official said to Philip, "Tell me, was the prophet talking about himself or about someone else?"

Act 8:35 So Philip began at this place in the Scriptures and explained the good news about Jesus.

Act 8:36 As they were going along the road, they came to a place where there was some water. The official said, "Look! Here is some water. Why can't I be baptized?"

Act 8:37 (SEE 8:36)

Act 8:38 He ordered the chariot to stop. Then they both went down into the water, and Philip baptized him.

Act 8:39 After they had come out of the water, the Lord's Spirit took Philip away. The official never saw him again, but he was very happy as he went on his way.

Act 8:40 Philip later appeared in Azotus. He went from town to town, all the way to Caesarea, telling people about Jesus.}

The second agents are anointed men of God. If you want to enjoy spiritual revelation you must expose yourself to anointed teaching of anointed messenger.

3. Psalm 73 : 14 – 18 { Psa 73:14 I am sick all day, and I am punished each morning.

Psa 73:15 If I had said evil things, I would not have been loyal to your people.

Psa 73:16 It was hard for me to understand all this!

Psa 73:17 Then I went to your temple, and there I understood what will happen to my enemies.

Psa 73:18 You will make them stumble, never to get up again.}

Zion is a place of revelation. There is high of having understanding in church because it is God’s presence.

Zion is a place where God gives lecture to people.

God doesn’t speak to those who don’t have time to come to his house. God speaks in Zion; he opens the ear of people in Zion.

WEEP NOT FOR THE BOOK IS OPENED

Revelation 5 : 1-5 { Rev 5:1 In the right hand of the one sitting on the throne I saw a scroll that had writing on the inside and on the outside. And it was sealed in seven places.

Rev 5:2 I saw a mighty angel ask with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?"

Rev 5:3 No one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or see inside it.

Rev 5:4 I cried hard because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or see inside it.

Rev 5:5 Then one of the elders said to me, "Stop crying and look! The one who is called both the 'Lion from the Tribe of Judah' and 'King David's Great Descendant' has won the victory. He will open the book and its seven seals." }

The opening of the book also implies the unfolding of the word.

  • When the word of God comes to a situation, solution will come.
  • Whenever there is a revelation of the word of God weeping comes to an end.
  • What the revelation of the word of God does is that it delivers solution to you. John 8: 32 { Joh 8:32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." }

The revelation to the word of God which is the truth is the answers to the question of life.

Discovery of the truth reveals solution. the appearance of light is the disappearance of darkness. John 1: 1-5 { Joh 1:1 In the beginning was the one who is called the Word. The Word was with God and was truly God.

Joh 1:2 From the very beginning the Word was with God.

Joh 1:3 And with this Word, God created all things. Nothing was made without the Word. Everything that was created

Joh 1:4 received its life from him, and his life gave light to everyone.

Joh 1:5 The light keeps shining in the dark, and darkness has never put it out. }

When the word of God gain entrance into your life, weeping stops. Christianity is not religion, it is light.

WHAT MUST YOU DO TO ENJOY THE LIGHT IN THE WORD?

John 5 : 39 { Joh 5:39 You search the Scriptures, because you think you will find eternal life in them. The Scriptures tell about me,} what you don’t search for, you will never find.

You don’t pray revelation, you search revelation. Search the scripture you will find answer and your weeping will stop. Knowledge and revelation does not jump on person.


THE POWER OF THANKS GIVEN

There is power in thanks giving. You don’t know what you miss when you don’t give thanks to God. When you give thanks to God , power is made manifested to you.

For every prayer to be answered you need to give thanks to God. Every prayer needs to start with thanks giving.

What happened when we give thanks?

  1. Thanks giving make power available for multiplication. Thanks is what makes a man to increase. For everything that must increase, we must give thanks to God. Anything you don’t give thanks for will depreciate. The only way you can provoke increase is to give thanks.

What is your hand is good enough if only you can learn to give thanks.

Until you are grateful, you can’t be graceful. When you are grateful, you enjoy the grace of God. Psalm 103 : 1-2 { Psa 103:1 (By David.) With all my heart I praise the LORD, and with all that I am I praise his holy name!

Psa 103:2 With all my heart I praise the LORD! I will never forget how kind he has been.}

Whenever you’re faced with Goliath in your life, give thanks to God.

2. Thanks giving generate enough power to deliver miracles in our hand. John 11 : 41-43 { Joh 11:41 After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus looked up toward heaven and prayed, "Father, I thank you for answering my prayer.

Joh 11:42 I know that you always answer my prayers. But I said this, so that the people here would believe that you sent me."

Joh 11:43 When Jesus had finished praying, he shouted, "Lazarus, come out!" }

The best way to experience miracle is to give thanks.

3.Thanks giving brings about change of position. If your position must be changed, you must thank him for where you are now. If you don’t thank him for where you are now , you will remain at the same spot. Number 11 : 1 { Num 11:1 One day the Israelites started complaining about their troubles. The LORD heard them and became so angry that he destroyed the outer edges of their camp with fire. }