SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
Memorise: And in the morning, it will be foul weather
to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the
face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? Matthew 16:3
Read: Matthew 16:1-3; Bible in one year: Luke
14:25-17:10; Job 27:1-12
Signs and symbols are signals to important events in
life. Signs usually have their origin in the spirit realm. Some signs manifest
physically while some can only be viewed with spiritual eyes. Those with the
ability to read the signs of the times have been in existence for thousands of
years. The star-gazers from the east were able to correctly identify the star
of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, scientists have developed advanced technology
for more accurate prediction of weather patterns. Major world events are
regularly being transmitted via dedicated spiritual broadcast stations, but
only those with active decoders are able to receive such privileged broadcasts.
It takes the spiritually sensitive person to determine
spiritual signs that are not apparent to the physical eyes. It is important to
be able to discern the time of your favour or else you may miss it completely.
It is the work of the Holy Spirit to point your attention to the signs
signalling your time of favour. He is mandated by God to share secrets of
things to come with us (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit can use any available
means to communicate signs to you. It could be through dreams, open visions, or
God’s audible voice. He could speak through a prophet in a programme, or He
could send one to you directly. God has a thousand and one ways that He could
use to inform you of happenings in spiritual realm. What is important is
whether you know how to cultivate your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If
you do, no event will take you unawares.
However, it is important to note that Satan and his
cohorts easily identify the time of one’s favour and move at such times to
provoke the proposed recipient to take steps capable of triggering a loss.
These are people who have determined not to compromise with sin, but when their
time of favour comes, they would suddenly observe that they are under intense
demonic pressure to sin. It is at such times the devil reawakens their old
appetite for sin. Satan uses this strategy a lot to debar Christians from
receiving their blessings. Therefore be wise, watch and pray. Whenever you come
under intense pressure to sin, your time of favour could just be around the
corner. Do everything you can to keep your relationship with God intact. Most
importantly, cultivate your friendship with the Holy Ghost. Open your spiritual
eyes; be sensitive to the signs of the times and you will never be caught
napping.
Prayer Point
Holy Spirit, reveal yourself to me more than ever
before in Jesus’ name.
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