Whose Prophet Are You? (1)
by Olawale Ogunsola Self analysis will lead to self examination; this will lead to self knowledge that will end in self correction, where and when necessary. I am happy that the holy Scriptures encourage us to engage in this. In 2 Chorinthians 13:5, we read, "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith, prove your own selves. Know ye not your own, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?" King James Version. Deviation is very easy in Ministry. Do you know that the work of a Ministry does not belong to the Minister? Jesus Christ Himself calls it, "My Father's Business." (Luke 2:49). I think this is the best approach to do it faithfully and successfully. This is one of the reasons that the Lord counselled His disciples in those days, (the same holds today), thus, "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." Luke 24:49 That is Christ, the only begotten Son of God for you! Let me call your attention to this truth in His advice or commandment that: it is after the arrival of the Holy Spirit that the work of the ministry can begin. It simply translates that, "No Holy Spirit, No Ministry." Whoever is in Ministry without the Holy Spirit has another ulterior motive(s). God cannot be said to be in such Ministry. If not with what will such a Minister runs his Ministry? By his power and might? This cannot go anywhere. Read these from the Scriptures as contained in Zechariah 4:6, "...Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit" Please, if you are in ministry without the leading of the Holy Spirit, quit today. It is dangerous for you and all those you have craftly or otherwise assembled. Then, go and seek the face of the Lord for your life as a whole. He knows why you are here on Earth and His purposes for your life. He has the time table for your life. Meet Him. Allow His Holy Spirit to take over your life first; He will guide you into what He wants you to do for His glory on Earth.
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