It is important that your hunger for The Word of God never stops.
The victory of the Believer in this kingdom depends on knowledge and understanding. You’re at the mercy of what you know and what you don’t know. (Isaiah 60:1)
Excelling in this kingdom is knowledge-dependent.
When knowledge comes, the potential for excellence and the platform for representing God at a higher level comes.
Your life is at risk when the measure of your knowledge is low. When it has to do with knowledge, there is a standard. (1 Corinthians 8:2)
Dominion in the kingdom is a function of high-level spiritual illumination.
The Word of God not only sanctifies, it builds. (Acts 20:32, Hosea 4:6)
There are spirits that distract people at the moment The Word of God is being taught.
It is pertinent that your heart is forever open to receive and engage The Word by faith so that it produces results for you. It is possible for a man to camp around and remain at a position in life and destiny, until their time comes. (Romans 15:4, Acts 3:1-8)
Knowledge is not revelation; revelation comes out of knowledge. The light that comes out of God’s Word is where revelation lies.
Prayer has several advantages; it is a premise upon which many things happen.
There are dimensions you must ascend to in prayer, for you to experience certain realities.
Certain spiritual realities like genuine encounters with God, will be foreign to you until you are given to the ministry of prayer. An attack on your prayer life is an attack on your life. (Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17) Be consistent in your prayer venture. There is a discipline to prayer. A committal to remaining prayerful sustains the Spirit of prayer and revelation in a Believer’s life
Afflictions and calamities have a way of degrading a person. There is a degrading effect that calamities bring to humanity, such that the situation takes over a person’s actual name. (John 9:1, Mark 5:25)
May God give you a name that your children and grandchildren will be called by. May He give you a name connected to honour, speed, and restoration in the name of Jesus Christ!
There are situations where people are plagued with illnesses that are not their making. Their condition was not as a result of their carelessness or mistakes. (Acts 3:2)
The origin of an affliction or a condition is not as important as the determination necessary to be free from it. It is very important that we refrain from judging people’s situations carelessly. There are times when people go through challenges, not as a result of their own actions. Not all challenges in the lives of people are caused by sin or disobedience. We may never understand some situations, with regards to why they occur.
Knowing the root of a problem does not guarantee salvation or deliverance.
The afflicted must stop blaming situations and conditions; rather they must hate the unfortunate condition they are in enough to be determined to be free from it. Many Believers focus more on identifying the root cause of their problem, than attaining the determination to overcome it.
Understanding the root cause of a problem will not automatically produce salvation or deliverance from it. Points to Note from The Miracle of The Lame Man at the Beautiful Gate. (Acts 3:1-8)
1. The timing of the miracle – The time of the miracle happened at the hour of prayer and at the hour of faith. (Acts 3:1, Philippians 4:6, Luke 9:29)
2. The degrading power of afflictions and calamities. (Acts 3:2, Isaiah 62:2)
3. There are times when people are plagued with calamities that are not as a result of their own carelessness or mistakes. Some people are simply victims of what they have no control over. (Acts 3:2, John 9:1-3)
4. There are consequences to prolonged situations and conditions. A prolonged affliction has a way of making you doubt God’s faithfulness. (Psalm 90:14)
Never downplay the effects of prolonged challenges. These effects include:
1. Low self-esteem
2. Anger
3. Resentment
4. Hatred
5. Wrong perceptions about God
There are many things about God you will never know, if you are not aware of those things and you look through the lens of your pain.
There are four kinds of destiny helpers:
1. Divine connectors
2. Men of influence
3. Gifted men
4. Burden bearers
These types of helpers were present in the story of the lame man.
Understanding The Four Kinds of Destiny Helpers:
1. Divine Connectors – They do not have the power to solve your problem, but they know people who can provide solutions to your problems.
2. Men of influence – They are great men who have credibility and track record; their endorsement of you can veto limitations and grant you access to open doors.
3. Gifted People – They will close leakages and protect you from wastage. One gifted man can have the strength of 50 people.
4. Burden Bearers – They may not have the ability to move you forward, their assignment is to stop you from going backward. These are people who love you sincerely and regardless of anything; not because of your status, crown, or title.
Never take the help of God and the help of men for granted. Always give thanks!
Do not forget your helpers; if they were only active in your yesterday, they still deserve your thank you today.
Four Miracles That Happened in The Story of The Lame Man:
First miracle: Certain men believed in him enough to carry and lay him daily at the gate called beautiful, refusing to be tired. This daily exercise altered the lame man’s perception and built his faith.
Second miracle: The ability of the lame man to look beyond his pain, legitimate resentment and to humble himself to be carried every day. (Luke 16:1-3 NIV)
Third Miracle: As he lay daily at the gate beautiful, something began to happen to his mind, because his faith was being built, and he knew he could receive.
Fourth Miracle: His healing and rising up to walk
Summary of The Entire Discourse: Rise up and Walk (Acts 3:1-18)
1. ‘Rise up and Walk’ is a prophetic call to partner with God and to step into seasons, opening up new chapters concerning your life and destiny. It is also a call to step into new horizons of kingdom exploits.
2. The mentality to rise up and walk is your responsibility, while the ability to rise up and walk is God’s own part.
3. Every manifestation of the hand of God upon your life should draw you closer to God, and not away from God.
4. For every manifestation of the hand of God upon your life and destiny, realize that you owe it to give Him thanks, praise, and glory.
5. Peter in the midst of the applause saw an opportunity to reveal and glorify Jesus and he did not waste it.