To God Be The Glory!
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Our *GOOD NEWS* this Tuesday, 30th July 2024 – is *_“To God Be The Glory!”_*
👑🦅 *_May God’s Glory manifest in everything you think, say and do henceforth, in Jesus’ Name!_* 💕
And I believe you will say *_AMEN!_*
It shall be so.
Our *THEME:*
🦅 *_To God Be The Glory!_*
Our *TEXT:*
🦅 *Zechariah 2:5* NIV:
5 *_And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’_* declares the Lord, *_‘and I will be its glory within._*
🦅 *The Hymn: TO GOD BE THE GLORY!*
1: TO God be the glory! Great things He hath done!
So loved He the world that He gave us His son;
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the Life gate that all may go in.
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the through Jesus, the son
And give him the glory! Great things He hath done!
2: O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood!
To every believer, the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus, a pardon is received.
3: Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus, the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our rapture, when Jesus we see.
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Source: MHB 313.
Courtesy: Franny Crosby.
🦅 *EXHORTATION!_*
Let us pray:
💕🦅 *_The Glory inside the Heavens, Let me be glorified as your word passes through me, delivering to your people – your protection and solutions embedded in – your engrafted Word of Life._*
*_Let me become unseen while you become ‘visible in blessings’ to the hearers and readers of this message, so they will receive the power to glorify you._*
*_As we enter into your presence, let your Holy Spirit possess our being so we may be empowered to help others and give glory to you in the matchless Name of Jesus Christ – Our Saviour._* AMEN.
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THEME: *_To God Be The Glory!_*
Our *TEXT:*
🦅 *Zechariah 2:5* NIV:
5 *_And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’_* declares the Lord, *_‘and I will be its glory within._*
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*_Welcome – Beloved – into God’s Presence!_*
Let me inform you that this weekend’s appeal will be as inspiring as God wants it. *_“To God Be The Glory!”_* 💕
💕 *_Focus:_*
It follows the Christian and biblical ethos to be humble in every speech, deed and thought. True Christians are not expected to boast about their soaring achievements.
Saying *_To God Be The Glory_* is to acknowledge that we became whoever we are in wealth, health, relationship, position or soul’s growth by God’s mercy, and not by any hard work or spiritual ingenuity alone!
So, at the end of a glorious feat, we should say: *_To God Be The Glory!_*
Many nations in that day would renounce idolatry, and God will own those for his people who join him with the purpose of heart. Glorious times are foretold as a prophecy of our Lord’s coming and kingdom.
Hence, the whole essence of Zechariah Chapter 2 is to remind us all that *_God has a covenant to protect His people!_*
A wise Man of God noted:
*_Every blessing or success attracts jealousy…_*
Nevertheless, God promises you and me about what will be embedded in – and protecting – our lofty achievements, in *Zechariah 2:5* NIV:
5 *_And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’_* declares the Lord, *_‘and I will be its glory within._*
I implore you to avoid arrogance and destructive criticism: Be prayerful.
*_God shall shield and honour you beyond that time when your glory begins to shine, unstoppable, in Jesus’ Name!_* AMEN.
You have hope.
You shall receive pleasant surprises in favour from God after now! 💕
I love to consider the following situations to broaden our horizons about what God can do:
🦅 1. *In Human Relationships:* 🦅
*_“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”_* (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Our relationships should reflect the glory of God as we seek to honour Him through our interactions and treat one another with love, respect, and kindness.
🦅 2. *For Salvation of Nations and Governments:* 🦅
*_“The earth is the Lord’s, everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”_* (Psalm 24:1)
God is the sovereign ruler over all nations and governments. Believe it!
We only have human Leaders as we deserve!
We must acknowledge His authority and give Him the glory for any progress or restoration in our societies.
🦅 3. *Success in Business and Firms:* 🦅
*_“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”_* (Colossians 3:23)
Our success in business and work should be attributed to God’s provision and blessings, not our efforts alone.
🦅 4. *About the Anti-theist:* 🦅
Though the bible verse re-echoes, *_“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’.”_* (Psalm 53:1)
We must never mock those who deny the existence of God. We must lovingly confront them with the overwhelming evidence of God’s creation and the transformative power of His love so that they may come to know and glorify Him. They won’t budge when you try to intimidate them. They use their intellect!
🦅 5. *For a Person who had given up the Hope of living:* 🦅
*_“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”_* (Jeremiah 29:11)
God’s unwavering love and the hope found in Him can revive even the most hopeless of situations as we trust in His sovereign plan.
🦅 6. To Possess *Success in Personal Endeavours:* 🦅
As you work hard and pray, confess this, *_“I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me strength.”_* (Philippians 4:13)
Any success or achievement in our endeavours should be attributed to God’s empowerment and guidance, not our abilities.
Remember, *_“Not by power, nor by might, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD of hosts._* Zechariah 4:6.
🦅 7. *For Personal Reconciliation with God:* 🦅
*_“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”_* (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Our reconciliation with God is a gracious gift, not earned through our own merits, and therefore, all glory belongs to Him.
The common thread throughout these contexts is the recognition that God is the source of all good things and that we must humbly acknowledge His sovereignty and give Him the glory in all aspects of our lives.
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*GLORY BE TO GOD!*
*_Alleluia!_*
🦅 *Let Us Pray!* 🙏
*CONFESSION:*
💕 Isaiah 43 verse 19.
*_“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.”_*
1. 💕 *_Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ, Thank you for teaching me your humility. I give all praises to you._*
2. 💕 *_Every failure due to spiritual arrogance of my ancestors, perish in the abyss, in Jesus’ Name._*
3. 💕 *_Blood of Jesus Christ, neutralise every evil in me and sanctify me, in Jesus’ Name._*
4. 💕 *_Lord Jesus, grant me the favours that will ensure I give all glory to you, in Jesus’ Name._*
5. 💕 *_Anointing for double success and compassion for others, come into me today, in Jesus’ Name._*
6. 💕 *_I receive divine anointing for victory today, in Jesus’ Name._*
7. 💕 *_I will be wealthy enough to lift others. I will win souls for Christ who dwells in me richly, in Jesus’ Name._*
8. 💕 *_O God, arise and let any prowling intolerant spirit flee from me today, in Jesus’ Name._*
9. 💕 *_Every curse against my life be annulled in Jesus’ Name._*
10. 💕 *_I uproot every malicious and envious spirit set against my life – and I become saved – today, in Jesus’ Name._*
*_Worship Him with songs: Give Glory to God, who has answered your prayers by mercy!_*
💕 *_As for me and my household – including these prayer partners reading, hearing and praying along – we shall serve the living God in sound health, good wealth and prosperity of our souls, in Jesus’ Name!_*
*God Bless You!*
🦅 *Enter To Worship… Depart To Serve!* 💕
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🦅 *Bless Someone Today: It’s Your Good Morning, and HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, in Jesus’ Name.* 🌹
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