ARCI – 27 Oct – Notes
Activating our Seed of Greatness
Like last week… during Mashujaa Day
Sister Christine slayed it by her David- Goliath rendition that is on point for a seasoned preacher!
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Advised us to step up not chicken out
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It is not what it seems like
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… greater is He that is in the than he that is in the world…1 John 4:4
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Take the stone, part of Jesus the Solid Rock, The Chief Corner Stone…Ephesians 2:20
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Release it to the spiritual realm
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… for the battle its not yours but the Lords…1 Samuel 17:47, 2 Chronicles 20:15
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Stand firm & see the salvation of the Lord…Exodus 14:13
Everyone is born with a seed of greatness in them
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?? … YOU HAVE A SEED OF GREATNESS IN YOU
… Every fish has a coin in it waiting to be discovered … Matthew 17:27
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The precious part of Christ in me that forms part of the Body of Christ
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That uniqueness that makes me stand out and not fit in
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…creation eagerly awaits the manifestation of the sons of God…Romans 8:19
Every star needs to arise and shine
?? YOU HAVE A STAR IN YOU
In the order of Jesus
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– The Bright & Morning Star… Revelation 22:16
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– The Light of the world…John 8:12
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– The True Light that gives light to everyone.. John 1:9
We as sons of the Light…John 12:36
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Described as salt and light of the world … Matthew 5:14-16
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…for the world to taste and see that the Lord is good in me & through me…Psalm 34:8
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… For the kingdom and glory of God
Every seed of greatness in us needs to be nurtured & developed to bear fruit. Requires…
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Fertile ground – humble & obedient heart ready to receive and understand the Word about & of Christ
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Living Water – Activated by the Holy Spirit
Needs the proper environment – going through this in past weeks
Recap
Know what Jesus came to do – in His own words >> Luke 4:18 – 19
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My missions as part of God’s vision
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…my part in the Body of Christ… 1 Corinthians 12
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… we are baptized into one body by the Spirit of God…1 Corinthians 12:13
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…and given different gifts to function according to the grace given us… Romans 12:5-6
Know the Structure Jesus set up to accomplish His mission >> Ephesians 4:11-16
– 5 Fold Ministry – Ecclessia – Christ’s Government
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Apostle
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Prophet
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Evangelist
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Pastor
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Teacher
– Together form the fist of unity to knock out the enemy and give him a black eye while at it.
Know the PURPOSE
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– To equip God’s people to do His work
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– To build up the Church – Body of Christ
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to bring about the divine standard of Christ in achieving
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– Unity of faith… in Christ, pleasing to God, where we believe in Christ & the rewards
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– Knowledge of Christ… we do not perish for lack of knowledge
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… without vision ( of what Christ is all about) my people perish… Hosea 4:6
DIVINE STANDARD – about excellence not mediocrity to the King of kings
Yesterday during praise & worship practice – the visitors emphasized…
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Also – Emphasis by Apostle & Sister Irene
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Not enough just to make a joyful noise to God… Psalm 66:1
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…that is fine if you are a kid and making an effort…
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…but also we are told to make His praise glorious… Psalm 66:2
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,…Colossians 3:23
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… Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth…2 Timothy 2:15
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… And you will stand before kings and not obscure men…Proverbs 22:29
And this may result in …
The King of Glory gracing us with His presence
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More accurately
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…We shall enter into His glorious presence
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Know my part in it – Where I was designed by God to fit in
>>Apostle – prophetic house >> form the foundation with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone… Ephesians 2:20
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A place of empowerment not entitlement
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… Asking not what can God do for me,
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… but what can I do for God with what He has made available for me
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Where caterpillars are transformed into PILLARS in the Body of Christ
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A place here we are moved from our comfort zone to our productive zones…
Representing the Image & Likeness of Christ
– 4 Gospels – 4 Faces – 4 aspects of Jesus Christ…Ezekiel 1:10, Revelation 4:7
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Where eagles are taught to fly – Divinity – Spiritual authority – heavens
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Where lions are taught to roar & fight – Lion of Judah – Sovereignty/ King
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…Oxen are… taught / molded / broken… to work for, be compatible with the kingdom – Humility & obedience
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…Human face – Image of God – Love
?? What is my / your seed of Greatness
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That aspect of Christ that I carry that the world is waiting for me to manifest
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…The light of God in me that they await to rise up & shine to give revelation & direction
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… The fruit of the Spirit from me that they are waiting for to manifest for their nourishment
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So that they can taste and see that the Lord is good in me & through me to the Glory of the Father
Imagery – Gas cylinder
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Carrying a lot of potential – power ( heat o cook) & light (to see)
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But requires it be opened up (released) & ignited (Holy Ghost Fire)
Some of us just carry that potential & bury it in the ground – Parable of the Talents
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… others are in a fire (Holy Ghost ) filled church, but resist opening up
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… others are worried about the smell (sulphur)before the fire… what will people say, how will I look.
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?? the smell or discomfort is temporary… part of the growing process
Each of us born with a seed of greatness that needs to be activated & nurtured in the appropriate environment
Why we have healing & deliverance – today
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>> Creating the right environment within & around us to bring out & nurture the seed of greatness in us
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Destroying the works of the Devil in me… 1 John 3:8
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Restoring the works of God in me
Deliverance – removes, Healing – Restores
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Removing the things that hinder our greatness
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Putting back / in the things that enhance our greatness
# Prayer
Lord God Almighty
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I repent for not living in / out the fullness of what you created me to be
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I open the door of my life to the King of Glory to come in and …
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… remove from me what needs to be removed
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… heal in me all that needs healing
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… restore me in all areas that I need restoration
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As You transform me into Your Image Likeness from glory to glory
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…for me also to be a blessing to others
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…so I can bring honor & glory to Your Name
AMEN!
THE LIVING WORD 4 LIFE 