SECOND MORNING WORD SESSION
Ministering: Pastor David Oyedepo JNR
God has a detailed plan and purpose for each of our lives (Jeremiah 29:11; Jeremiah 1:5). There is no one that is a biological accident - God has planned for you and He has an agenda for you.
Discovering God’s plan for your life is vision (Habakkuk 2:1) but actualising God’s plan for your life demands direction (Romans 8:14).
Those who will enjoy the fulfilment of God’s plan are the ones who are directed by God’s Spirit (Proverbs 16:9). The believer will never outgrow the need for direction (Psalm 23:1). It takes the shepherding of God for you not to end up in want. Direction is our escape from frustration.
Your experience is not determined by your terrain, it is determined by your direction (Deuteronomy 32:9-14). A change of environment does not necessitate a change of experience. When God is the one leading you, you cannot end up frustrated.
You don’t live your life according to opportunity; you live your life according to direction.
Why do we need divine direction?
1. We are redeemed to command dominion but it will take following divine direction to realise our full heritage of dominion in Christ (Hebrews 2:8; Exodus 23:20).
Everything God has prepared for you requires you to be led to it. Until you are led by God you will be subjected on the earth. Our capacity to exercise dominion is determined by our access to divine direction. Where divine direction is lacking, dominion will be eradicated. J
Jesus exhibited dominion by direction (John 5:19–21,30). If we are going to exercise the dominion of Jesus, we must access direction like Jesus.
2. We are redeemed to reign as kings on the earth but it will take being led by the Spirit to arrive at our enviable destiny in Christ (Revelation 5:10).
Following and obeying divine direction was the secret to Jesus’ elevation (Hebrews 12:2; Philippians 2:5-9).
In Genesis 26, Isaac stayed where God told him to stay and he became a mighty prince.
You cannot reign where you are not sent. It is where God sends you to, that He empowers you to reign. It is where God sends you that your throne will be found.
We are redeemed to be more than conquerors but every step we take in life is either taking us closer to or further from our glorious destiny in Christ. Being in the center of God’s plan centers you in the journey of life. You cannot be dominated when God is the one directing you.
How do you access divine direction?
1. Through
the word of God (Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 10:7; Psalm 139:16). The Bible is the
key to gaining access to direction (Psalm 119:18; 2 Timothy 3:16).
2. Through
the inner witness (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit inside us confirms certain
steps. One of the ways God will lead you is by witnessing with your spirit.
3. Through
prayers of enquiry (Jeremiah 33:3; Ezra 8:21). Assumption is the mother of
frustration. If you want to avoid assumptions make enquiries.
4. Through
the voice of the Spirit (Acts 13:2; John 16:13; 1 Timothy 4:1).
5. Through
divine encounters (Joel 2:28-29).
What are the wonders of divine direction?
1. Divine presence (Romans 8:31). When God is your backing there is nothing that can successfully confront you.
2. Supernatural restoration (1 Samuel 30:8).
3. Supernatural supplies (Isaiah 48:21; Psalm 23:1).
4. A stress free life.
5. A fearless life. When God is directing you, you have nothing to fear because He fights on your behalf.
6. Supernatural breakthrough (Isaiah 45:1-3)
7. Supernatural victory.
Prophetic Quotes from Pastor David Oyedepo. Jnr
- By the encounter you are having today you will begin to scale unusual heights.
- Not every open door is God’s door.
- When you go where you are not sent you will be molested. When you go where you are sent you will be celebrated.
- Every step of your life from today shall be as directed by the Lord.
- If you want to avoid frustration, seek His direction.
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| Credit: Winners Chapel Intl Dartford |
