Appointed Season

Text: Psa. 104: 9-19
More Lessons: Gen 1: 14-18
Bible Reading in One Year: Colossians 3-4

I want you to know that seasons don't just happen, they are appointed. The reason we see daybreak, nightfall and the climatic seasons happening is because someone appointed them to happen since creation. God appoints seasons and He has given you the authority to appoint your seasons as well. A lot of people remain stagnant in life because they think things will happen for them naturally, they are ignorant of the principle of the appointed season. Remember ye not the former things; neither consider the things of old. Behold I do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert: Isa. 43:18-19. The seasons of old have stayed too long in your life, it is time for a new season. But for the season to change, the responsibility for the appointment of a new season lies on you.

When Joshua saw that the season was becoming unfavourable for him as night fall was approaching and he had not finished the work God gave him over the enemies, he commanded the sun and the moon to stand still. (Read Josh 10: 12-14) That is a man appointing the kind of season he needed for his assignment in destiny. You can appoint your season as Joshua appointed his. Tell the sun and the moon to stand still until you are done; tell things to work in your favour.

A new season only comes by the force of appointment. The Bible says, Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you: Matt. 7:7. Appoint your season and it shall be appointed unto you. If the doctor has said to you that you have a terminal disease or you are faced with failures, disappointments, and lack, The Lord is saying to you, 'That was yesterday, you can appoint yourself a new season today .' I declare a new season to spring forth in your life in Jesus Name. And He changeth the times and the seasons, He removeth kings and setteth up kings: He giveth wisdom unto the wise and knowledge to them that know understanding: Dan. 2: 21. God changes the times and the seasons. Your unfruitful and unproductive seasons can be changed to fruitful seasons. NEVERTHELESS, he left not Himself without witness, in that He did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and FRUITFUL SEASONS, filling our hearts with food and gladness: Acts 14:17. The doctors might have their unfavourable reports or you might have been struggling in poverty, nevertheless, I assure you that your time for a new season has come. Nevertheless means regardless of what the past has been, your change has come. Your appointed season has come, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer/Action
*Ask God to reappoint the seasons of your life to begin to favour you.
* Declare every unpleasant season in your life over.
* Ask the Lord to give you favour for every disappointment.

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Heights of Glory II

Text: I Sam.16: 1 1- 18
More Lessons: I Sam.17: 46 -54
Bible Reading in one Year: Colossians 1-2

It is clearly established from the previous topic that God's desire for us is an ever glowing and ever growing glory. A case study of the life of David shows us the definite possibility of ever increasing glory for those who walk with God and the reverse for those who turn their backs against God. In fact, shame is the portion of a man who rejects Jesus as his Lord and Saviour and refuses to take his place in the family of God through the salvation Christ suffered, bled and died for. If you have not made that decision personally, do it now and step into lifetime of glory from earth to heaven.

First, David had household glory. He was searched for and anointed in the parlour of his father's house. I Sam.16:12. May you have a place of honor in your family. Secondly, he moved higher into national honor when he slaughtered Goliath in the name of the Lord. I Sam.17:42. You won't stay at this level this year, the cycle of glory has shifted to bring God's children into the limelight, receive yours in Jesus name. Y our portion in the nation will be given to you. Just be like David, solve a problem in the nation and move up higher. For every problem you solve, you position yourself for glory.

David's third level of glory is that he was anointed king over Judah, a tribe in Israel. II Sam.2:4. The fourth level is that he was anointed king over the 12 tribes of Israel II Sam.5:1-5. So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he began to reign and he reigned forty years: II Sam.5:3-4. David's glory grew increasingly to the point that Jesus the messiah came from the line of David. In fact, even in death, David's glory is still speaking Ps.89:3-4. God gave him an everlasting covenant that blessed him and his generations of children yet unborn. Wow! May your glory outlive you. Secrets of David's heights of glory included i) David loved God. Ps.42:1. ii) David served man and God. I Sam.17:17-20. iii) David honed his skills I Sam.16:14-18. He developed himself. Y ours will also be an ever-growing glory!

Prayer/Action
* I receive a height of glory that will keep speaking even after my death.
* The glory of my life will bless my unborn children to the thousandth generation.
Outline steps you can take like David to step into a higher level of glory

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Heights of Glory I

Text:Job 39:13; 26-30
More Lessons: I Cor .15: 40- 45
Bible Reading in One Year: Ezekiel 46-48

There are heights of glory in the experiences of glory that men have with God. This is clearly seen even in God's creation. Isaiah said prophetically, For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron…: Isa. 60:17 showing us levels of glory. Gold, silver, brass are of greater worth and glory than iron wood or stones. May the glory you experience move from level to level and height to height. All birds fly but their heights differ. Some birds flap and generate speed for a low height while others like the eagle mount up high. You will mount high this year in Jesus’ name.

God's desire in glory for His children is to mount high not to peck on the ground like chickens. But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength: they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint: Isa.40:31. Since all Christians are supposed to wait upon the Lord, it means God wants all His children to mount high as the eagle. All that desire glory in an increasing measure therefore must do the following: i) Cultivate strength to fly high. This is achieved by fellowship with God and the people of God, the more you spend time in God's presence and in God's house, the stronger you develop your wings to fly high. Strength also comes in the place of knowledge: in the Word of God and in other areas. Read broadly and read greatly. Strength also comes as you pray in the Holy Ghost. Jude 20. ii) See afar off (both horizontally and vertically). This means having foresight and wisdom. If you will experience heights of glory in God, then you must cry to him this day for wisdom and foresight. The glories and successes in store are not for shallow thinkers who lack fore sight and innovations.

As men are in sizes, life is in phases. God has greater phases for His children. Therefore, do not be satisfied with the level you presently have, there's more in God. The best is yet to come. Aim high. iii) Deal with fear of changes. Some people hate changes because of lack of foresight. You must be ready to make necessary changes to experience heights of Glory. Learn from people's failures and successes and make changes in your own life. Don't gossip about men, rather learn from them to be a better person and your height will surely change to a higher glory. See you on high places!

Prayer/Action
* Lord, take me higher today; don't allow me stay at this level.
* I am an eagle Christian, I receive strength to mount high and do great things today.
Pick a book to read this week that will add greatness to you in that desired area of your life.

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A Happy Home

Text: Psalm 127:1-5
More Lessons: Jn. 13:17
Bible Reading in One Year: Ezekiel 43-45

Having a happy home is not only a function of the good things that family members can do for one another, but also of the presence of the Lord in the home. Wherever God is present, His fullness and goodness must be there.

Building a happy home is very important because the family is a vital part of the society. It is the home that feeds the society with people. Therefore the society is the true reflection of homes. If people in homes are happy, the society will be a happy one. A happy home is a happy family and for the home to be happy there must be a harmonious relationship between husband, wife and children which cannot happen unless members learn to be peaceable and friendly, as Paul enjoins, Follow peace with all men, …. : Heb.12:14. When family members work for peace, there will be happiness in the home. Making everyone feel he or she is a VIP in the family by accepting, trusting and liking one another can foster joy.

Making sure the basic structure for the home is correct is also a necessity as it is prescribed in Eph.5:23-24; the husband being the head, the wife the helper and supporter of the husband and children the blessing of the union, with all sharing responsibilities at home. Putting in place suitable principles to seal the relationship is very essential. When forgiveness, giving, restitution and forbearance are practised, living together becomes a delight. Showing appreciation for every good gesture helps members to be able to do more. Also, if members know, accept and play their roles well at home, there will be no lapses or schism, and every one's need will be met (Eph.6:1-9).
One other great thing that keeps the family together is family altar where everyone keeps appointment with God every day. It is the church in the home where the husband can perform his headship role as the priest. When the family houses the ark of the Lord, God will be there and pour His goodness and blessing on the family.

Finally, for the home to be free from satanic activities such as divorce, separation, disagreement all the time, adultery, wayward children and sexual perversion, we must allow the wise Master Builder to build and keep our home for us. A happy home is cultivated by a collaborative effort with God Almighty the Creator of the family.

Prayer/Action
* Oh Lord, grant me grace to be an agent of Y our goodness in my home, in Jesus’ name.
* I destroy everything responsible for sorrow and pain in homes today in Jesus' name.

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