STEPPING INTO BETTER DIMENSIONS
The
scripture exhorts us that we are in a generation were we need to exercise the
better person in us. As the latter house
let us shine, as a promise lets do
greater works than what our master did. See the scriptures below:
Hag 2:9 The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of
the former, saith the LORD
of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.
John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that
believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than
these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
Luke
5:4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a
draught.
Heb 6:9- 12 9But, beloved,
we are persuaded better things of
you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10For
God is not unrighteous to forget your
work and labour of love, which ye
have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints,
and do minister. 11And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of
hope unto the end: 12That ye be not slothful, but followers of
them who through faith and patience
inherit the promises.
KEY WORDS
1. Better Things
Hebrews
is the book of better tings. BETTER TO IMPLY BEST. Jesus is portrayed as better than Moses,
Joshua, the old covenant, the tabernacle, the priests, He is better than
everything. Jesus is of the order of the priest Melchidezek [without a beginning and an end- my life will have development unexplainable] When we come
to Him (salvation) then we are assured of developing a better generation as we follow a better person. Jesus had a better disposition. Salvation should
result in better things in all
respects. The Hebrew guys were remaining on the basics of salvation but salvation is about progress and
development. The writer was encouraging them to move on. This is a calling to maturity,
to grow, to develop, expand.
Better: improved, healthier, excellent, expert, exceptional,
outstanding, brilliant, admirable, superb,
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HEAD MENTALITY:
Deut 28:13: LEADERSHIP MENTALITY
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CHOSEN GENERATION: 1 Pet 2:10 the ROYALTY GENERATION. We operate in rulership, dominion
and power [Ps 8:4-5]. We are from the royal family. We are kings who operate as
priests. As priests we can access the holy of holies. We are peculiar and
unique. The royal family has great benefits which follow: The choicest
food, transport, marriage etc. Priests would
also get benefits because of their
ministering. You are a minister in your right. Get into your position. What and
how do you minister right now? If we are chosen
people let us carry that kind of mentality then. Everywhere chosen. Greater is who is in us than the one
who is the world [1 John 4:4]. We are more than
conquerors [Rom 8:37]
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Daniel: Was
found to be 10 times better after an assessment. [Dan 1:20 And in all matters of wisdom and
understanding, that the king enquired of
them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. ]
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RIGHT DECISION
(choices): Many of us are taken by circumstance and not able to deny some
things in our live so that we can be better. What you choose today is a
determinant of whether you are better or not. The way you carry yourself is
also a determinant of your future. Get right decisions and develop into a
better person. Our choices sometimes are so evil and bad that we can’t enjoy
the benefits of life and develop into the desired future. Daniel purposed in his heart. What are you
purposing in your heart right now? The thing you value most determines your future. Value systems are critical.
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TIME. Time
is very crucial in development of a better generation. Many of us are not time
conscious. The way you use your time is very crucial. After one month, year ….give
yourself a deadline. Many are killed because of lack of deadlines and valuing
time. After time I will be a better somebody in my business, at school, in my
family. When time has come my assembly will grow, my district, my province.
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UNDERSTAND WHO YOU ARE: You are a great person…… [What is man that you are
mindful of him – Psalm 8:4 The image of God Gen 1:27-28]. See yourself high in
abundance. Move from your situation: That is not your situation. Move to
another level. Jabez understood better dimensions
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ACTIVATE THE CAPACITY IN YOU: [Eph 3:20] You have future in your heart and hands. The power of God has already been
deposited into you. But what remains to be done is activation of that power. In Information technology if you do not activate you account, be it e-mail or
any other account you may not be able to access
that account. Activation is by just a
click away or by continual usage of
the account. If you stop using the account then it can be blocked. Your miracle
is just a click away. Many a times we have blocked the power deposited in us by not using that kind of power. Timothy was told to activate the power
in him.
2 Tim 1:6- Wherefore I put thee in
remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by
the putting on of my hands.
Mt 11:12- Since the days of John the Baptist the Kingdom of God
suffereth violence
Work to activate the miracle in you. Some people are
too lazy to receive their miracle. 1 Thes 3:10. Diligence is to do with hard work, industrious,
thorough, attentive, productive, active, creativeness, fruitfulness,
constructive, profitability, resourceful, persevering. Your enlargement is
based on your diligence in working. Many people are so spiritual that they do
not want to work [Heb 6:12].
License, passport. Go to school.
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Recognize the transformation that has taken place: I was blind but now I see….. [
John 9:25] Perception is the route
or channel to greatness. How do you perceive the change that has occurred in
you? Many do not recognize that they are better people. They listen from the
people and not from the inner voice and evidence that it has happened. God give
me a recognizing spirit.
2. Work and Labour of Love (No Slothful)
·
There are two
principle highlighted here: work and labour of love which is seen in
ministering the saints. It is very critical that we understand that we have to
work. Work is to be seen in two dimensions here: work for God and personal work
which brings our own personal development. But in all the key point is
diligence.
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Diligence: Many
want to progress in life when the do not want to be diligent. Diligence is to
do with hard work, industrious, through, attentive, productive, active,
creativeness, fruitfulness, constructive, profitability, resourceful, persevering.
Your enlargement is based on your diligence in working. Many people are so
spiritual that they do not want to work [Heb 6:12].
·
The man at the
pool of Bethsaida: 38 years on the pool. Some are waiting for other people to
work for them or their own development. Go to school. Everything I do I do with
diligence. Perfection and excellence are a result of diligence. Be diligent in
every dimension: Geza, pfeka.
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Be diligent in
holiness: it calls for effort.
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Work at the home
and church…….You are a diamond….remove the rough material for you to shine:
Arise and shine. Do not try to replace the essence of the need to work with
faith. Many people are lazy to be successful. It needs hard work to be a better
person. Laziness is a limitation to the progress of humanity.
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Ministering: giving
to the saints. Giving is an entity which can unlock the better places designed
for you. Many a times we do not see opportunities knocking on our door through
the need other believers have. Many a times the church seems to have been
arranging social responsibility programmes forgetting the saints in the church.
Let us minister to the saints because by doing that God will bless us and make
us better people. The labor of love is seen in ministering to the saints.
3. Followers/Example
Have
someone whom you admire. Be a follower,
disciple, student, and learner. Do not just follow every wind or company.
Holiness: [Mat 6:33] Who is your example? WHOM are you following now. Find good
counsel. Relate with good examples that you can learn from. (1 Cor 15:33)
4. Faith and patience
Confidence,
trust, reliance, conviction ….endurance, staying power, tolerance, persistence,
stamina
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One needs to be
full of faith. Practice faith. Caleb and
Joshua (Num 23:30- We can certainly do it)
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Patience is a
balance of faith because when we are weary. When you stumble your strength is
small (James 1:2-4)
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Be patient- Many
have lost their future because of lack of patience. Failure is something when
you are patient. Many people operate in pop corn faith. By faith we can inherit
the promises. God hands promises for us. He has promised to develop us and make
us better
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The children of
Israel- They that wait upon the Lord [Is 40:31]
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Get to your
promise……you are a better person.
OBSTACLES TO BETTER DIMENSIONS
- Lack of patience
- Procrastination
- Sin
- Lack Of Vision
- Lack of Spiritual Fervency
- Bad company
Pastor John Museredzo [DBS; DHAPM; DICD; BSc; B.A; BMin; MBL]
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