DIVINE ENCOUNTER
Memorise: But as many as received him, to them gave he
power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John
1:12
Read: John 1:11-13 Bible in one year: Luke 9:21-10:42;
Job 24:9-20
God in His infinite wisdom created every human being
with the potentials and abilities that they need to fulfil His purpose for
their lives. Unfortunately, some pass thorough life without realising this
potential; some others who do, fail to fully exploit it. Only a negligible few
are able to exhaust their God-given potentials on earth. Recognising your
potential starts from knowing the Lord Jesus and discovering your purpose in
life. Knowing your purpose in life is tied to a relationship with the Creator
of the heavens and earth. From today’s Bible reading, we understand that a very
vital part of God’s plan for everyone created in the image of God is to become
a “son of God”. Being born-again is not the same as becoming a son. The journey
begins at the point of being born-again and then continues far into the spirit
realm. This is where divine encounter comes in. it is absolutely impossible for
anyone to undertake this journey except the person has a divine encounter with
God. Even Jesus had to go through a process before He could go to the Cross. It
took encountering the power of the Holy Spirit to prepare Him to fulfil destiny
(Acts 10:38). I pray that you will not leave this world without fully realising
your potential, in Jesus’ Name.
Divine encounter is a special visitation of heaven on
earth; a meeting divinely arranged to accomplish an unusual spiritual agenda in
the life of a chosen beneficiary for the ultimate fulfilment of God’s purpose.
Without an encounter with the power of the spirit; you would remain trapped and
live far below your potential. To fulfil your destiny, you must partner with
the Holy Spirit. This partnership must be kick-started by a divine encounter.
Apart from Jesus Christ, another character who realised his potential was
Peter. If you compare Peter before the descent of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost
with the Peter after Pentecost, you will notice some sharp differences, before
Pentecost, Peter was full of fear. He found it difficult to stand on his
convictions. Even a maid could make him deny the Lord. But after Pentecost, he
become so bold that not even the Council’s threats could stop him. Before
Pentecost, Peter realised his leadership potential but lacked the fire, zeal,
direction and divine backing of the Holy Spirit to fulfil it. As a result of
this, after the death of Christ, he dumped his main purpose of existence –
fishing of souls, and went back to his old business – fishing at sea (John
21:1-3). After Pentecost however, he was able to perform according to Heaven’s
expectations. Are you feeling weak, fearful and discouraged from taking the
necessary steps to fulfilling your purpose on earth? Like Peter, you need to
encounter the power of the Holy Spirit, and what you lack will suddenly be
provided. You shall fulfil your destiny in Jesus Name. Ask God for the power to
become who you were meant to be.
Prayer Point
Father, please I need a divine encounter; Lord fill me
with the Holy Spirit so that I can fulfil my destiny, in Jesus’ Name.
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