PURSUING THE GLORIOUS NATURE - PT 3

1Pet. 2:9 - "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praise of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light".

Recently, there was a news headline about Prince William, the second in line to the throne of England about his decision to terminate his long time relationship with the young lady, to whom everyone assumed he would soon propose marriage. Later on came a rumour that, her family backgroung was unsuitable for the royalty. And why ? For every exalted position, there is a standard to maintain. Please take note of this statement.

In the book of Daniel, we see a prophet who was a preference over his counterparts to king Darius, king of Babylon. The king was impressed with Daniel that he chose him to be governor or rather, senate president in his country. Don't forget, Daniel was a Jew not a Babylonian. And not just a stranger, he was one of the kings slaves who decided to do something to reflect who he really was. Let's look at what he did in the TNIV translation of Daniel 6:3

"Now Daniel so distinguished himself among..............."

Look at that ! He distinguished himself. He set himself apart for his purpose and his value. He did not compromise himself for men's opinion nor the order of the day. But because of his qualities or values, he set himself apart for the Lord.

Please sit down and make a list of areas in your life that you have compromised your heavenly values. Just those that the Lord brings to heart as you wait on Him. Write them down boldly and bring them before the Lord. View them in the light of scriptures.Write down the possible consequencies according to the bible and peep into your life by the help of the Holy Spirit to see how they have affected you. Cry out to the Lord for mercy and step out away from compromise now. It is time to take your stand for Christ. Yes, you can.

When you know who you are, you do not trade yourself for men's opinion. If you know that you are God's chosen, your pattern of life will be set according to the pattern that is set by the word of God. Many of God's children are afraid of what the world will say about them, so their lifestyle has no biblical format. No wonder they do not impart anybody's life for Christ. They care about what the flesh will loose if they set themselves apart for the Lord. They have deliberately given up their right to say no to this world and its fantasies. When Christians go, they go. When the world go, they go as well. They tell me they don't want to be 'over spiritual' but they want the anointing to work miracles for them. You see them struggling to become American Idols, but they feel ashamed to become 'Heavenly Idols'. They sing in the choir and at the same time, they are cutting video clips of worldly contents with sexual conotations, and they tell me they are the CHOSEN GENERATION. Hey, if you want to be a child of God, be a good one. Stop compromising for temporary wealth or fame.

What about you bible study teacher ? Show me your favourite music. I was shocked to hear a Pastor on TBN said on air, that his best movie is CSI Miami. What happened to The Burning Hell and Distant Thunder ? Omega code and the Miracle of the Cards ? Have we forgotten that we cannot be equally yoked with things of the world and its agents ?

Does your colleagues know about your desire for the Presence of God ? Compromise is a silent killer that hinders the glory in your life. Stop following the crowd and set yourself apart as a vessel unto honor.

I'll be back. I want to show you one big revelation about the Presence of God. It will change your attitude toward compromise and the anointing, forever.

Cheers.

Hetty.