Prevailing Destiny

Text: Gen.32:24-28
More Lessons: Hos.12:3-6
Bible Reading in One Year: 2Kings 7-10

A prevailing destiny is one which wins in every area of life, be it spiritual, physical, financial or in the area of career. It is a destiny which conquers on all fronts from birth to the tomb. To prevail in destiny, one must live with the consciousness that when you die physically on earth, you start living somewhere else, and that what you do with your destiny while on earth is eternally important. The Bible says, For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit: Rom 14: 17 (NIV).

Life and destiny are not about drinking and eating; you cannot afford to live only for what you will get, eat, drink, enjoy and other mundane things of life. No! Your destiny is far beyond that. A man who lives just to satisfy himself- his belly and other appetites-cannot be a prevailing Christian. A prevailing destiny has a vision to pursue a career, to actualise, to raise children for God and bless people around him/her. All these are part of your destiny so you have to think about them.

Also, the prevailing destiny is not that which didn't have a fight but that which was able to handle the fight of life. We can't talk about prevailing and expect a smooth life that is devoid of any challenge. As a matter of fact, life becomes dull without challenges. The best of life comes from the moment of victories over battles. If you want an exciting and remarkable life, look for battles in life, and then go ahead and bring out the triumph. A lot of people give up the moment there is a challenge in life but what you need is to put up a fight of faith and lay hold on the victory by bringing out the best of the situation. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, .... 1 Tim 6:12.

Finally, a prevailing destiny has the wisdom to avoid distractions in all areas. Avoid things and relationships that don't take you to the right direction in destiny. Brethren, beware that sometimes the devil brings a fight for the purpose of distracting you in destiny. Your ability to overlook that distraction and concentrate on what you are doing is very important.

You will prevail in destiny, in Jesus’ name. Jacob was a symbol of many battles of life; in fact, from the womb to old age. He battled in life so much that he even had to wrestle with God but he prevailed and out of that the name Israel came forth, … for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.v28.

Prayer/Action
* Ask God for help to be a winner on the earth and not a loser.
* Ask for the blessing of Israel to prevail with man and with God.
* Ask God for a sound of rejoicing over every battle of your life.

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