15/01/2026
TODAY GOD IS FIRST: DIVINELY INSTRUCTED
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction.” Genesis 16:11
In the above Scripture, the Angel of the Lord instructed Hagar to call the name of her son Ishmael. Hagar was to bring forth a result; she was to bring forth an offspring; a proclamation of exceeding multiplication had even gone forth concerning her offspring; but the Angel of the Lord was mindful to instruct her on the name she would give to her son. The Angel of the Lord had instructions on the identity of her forthcoming result.
Brethren, let's pause for one moment, I want you to reflect on God's word for our 7 Days of Midnight Prayers taking from the book of Isaiah 42:9 - It's says "Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them." God was telling her what is about to happen in her new season in the first scripture we read. What is God telling you this season? How are you positioning yourself for the instructions that has been coming to you so far?
Beloved, as you position for the birthing of major results, be intentional to follow divine instructions that will preserve your results. As God opens the doors of your rising and increase, be intentional to follow the instructions of heaven concerning what you have been given. Be intentional to still listen to God after He has made all things beautiful for you. Be intentional to remain obedient when God would have made a way for you.
El Roi guaranteed the birthing of a son for Hagar, but the same El Roi also gave instructions that Hagar must obey as she received her results. The same God that released a blessing, also released instructions that would give an identity to the blessing He gave. If you desire to enjoy longevity in the blessings of God upon your life, then be intentional to also seek the divine instructions that come with your blessings.
Hagar eventually had her son, and she did not forget to follow the instructions given her by the Angel of the Lord. She carried her evidence, but did not fail to follow the instructions of the One who released her evidence. Don’t be counted amongst them that are available to receive from God but never faithful to walk by the instructions of Him that released the blessings. As God blesses you this year, remain in obedience to Him. If peradventure you're finding it hard to obey, as God for sufficient grace and help to please Him.
Declaration: In 2026, I receive grace to walk in obedience to divine instructions that will preserve the birthing and evidence of my new season, in Jesus’ name!
