26/10/2024
Win Before Starting!
Reference Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8
“........And David enquired at the Lord , saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them.” - KJV
"..........Then David prayed to God, "Shall I go after these raiders? Can I catch them?"
The answer came, "Go after them! Yes, you'll catch them! Yes, you'll make the rescue!" - MSG
".........David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band [of raiders]? Will I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue [the captives].” - AMP
Beloved, welcome to the presence of the most high God - The Lord who fetches water with the basket to disgrace the bucket. The Spirit of God is telling us today to:
1. Finish Before We Start!
2. Settle It First In HIS Presence!
3. Begin That Journey As a Finisher!
4. Begin That Battle As a Conqueror!
5. Begin That Business As a Success Story!
Hallelujah!
Start with God and win before the battle begins! What does Isaiah 65:24 say?
"IT SHALL COME TO PASS THAT BEFORE THEY CALL, I WILL ANSWER; AND WHILE THEY ARE STILL SPEAKING, I WILL HEAR." That's your portion, and you must stand on that verse always!
Brethren, our God is reminding us of His assurance for our life. This means;
1. Before the battle you have the victory!
2. Before the test, you have the testimony!
3. Before the pain, you have the gain!
4. Before you start, you have finished!
5. Before your enemies release the arrow of shame, your Father God has already planned your fame!
6. What they plan to destroy you will instruct you!
Precious one, remember David enquired of God before going to extricate his wives and other properties that were taken away by the captors. What do you intend to key into before starting whatever you want to do?
1. Refuse to key into what one uncle or auntie can do for you.
2. Refuse to key into what one friend has said or has done!
No! The arm of flesh will fail. Beloved, key in into the firepower of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God.
Like David, before
1. Esther approached the king, she connected herself with the power and favour that couldn't be resisted by a dry fast!
2 Joshua rose up to lead the children of Israel into the promised land, he meditated on the Word of God day and night.
He that starts with God puts himself above the world. I declare in Jesus Christ name, your testimony will be accelerated! You don't need others approval nor do you need their permission to be happy. Look up and hold on as you declare Isaiah 65:24 again now!
Thank You Heavenly Father, for the gift of Your Spirit who works in us. May we never lean on man but on You, and You alone. In Jesus Christ name, I pray. Amen.