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[Ephesians 3:20-21 KJV] “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, [21] Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen”.
In this year 2020, we have been ignited to do the first works; we have been motivated to remember from where we have fallen, and repent and begin to do the first works by first love. This is the season to remind ourselves of what we set out to do and what we have done. We must remind ourselves of the H.I.T. (Hundred in Ten) agenda; and appraise how far we have come with that agenda. This is the time when God is calling us to arise and run the race that He set before us.
Most often, when we think about the vastness of the work to be done and the smallness of our strength and resources, we begin to feel very inadequate and incapable. Mary asked “how shall these things be?”; Jeremiah retorted “I am a child..”; Moses said “I can’t speak..”; Gideon said “I am the least..”. The truth is you have no excuse; I have no excuse; and we have no excuse. There is already enough power at work in us. There is a dynamite buried in each of us waiting for an expression. There is power at work in you that must have expression. What we need is to discover how to manifest that power that is at work in us.
There is already great power working on the inside of you awaiting for expression. There is great and mighty working power in our bones and body and soul and spirit. We recieved that power when the Holy Ghost came upon us. (See Acts 1:8)
Luke 4 teaches us how to give that power expression. We must arise and go in this our might. We must run with might and power. We must run and not faint. What is this secret to manifesting the mighty power at work in you?
[Luke 4:1-2, 13-16 KJV] “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, [2] Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered”.
[13]“And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. [14] And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. [15] And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. [16] And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read”. 
If you are really serious about manifesting the power at work in you, if you really want to do the first works that you have been ignited to do, and you really want to see the hand of God at work in your life, then you need the following keys;
1. You must fulfill all righteousness untill you are filled with the Holy Ghost:
Crave for the infilling of the Holy Ghost, hunger for it, desire it, and fulfill every requirement to be filled. You must be filled with the Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ was filled with the Holy Ghost; that is how he recieved the power to do good. Whatever your calling is, you need the fullness of God to effectively discharge it. The Holy Ghost is the most important person you must encounter. You must be filled Him with after you have surrendered your life to Jesus. Do all you can to be filled with power and grace. Be full of the Holy Ghost!
2. Be yielded and led by the Spirit:
Many of us are unable to manifest the power of God because we are not yielded to the Spirit. The Spirit does not just follow any man at all. Rather, everyone who wants His help must follow Him. You must allow yourself to be led by the Holy Ghost. You must allow yourself to be yielded to Him. He is the most important person. Jesus Christ was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. He was yielded to the Spirit and was led by Him. This is the season and day when we must learn to be yielded to the Spirit so that His mighty power will be at work in us and enable us to achieve mighty feats.
3. Endure temptation:
On the highway to manifestation and doing the first works, there are many traps that you must avoid. They include the temptation prove that you are someone, to prove that God is faithful to His word, and the trap to show forth power, wealth, and glory. Many people are unable to wait for God’s timing because they can’t endure. We despise fathers, we say arrogant things, we speak our hearts, and many of us run after the rewards of wickedness.
If the Lord had to endure temptations, then you must endure and resist too. Life is not always going to smile at you, you must be prepared to endure many unfairness, drama, betrayal, and contradictions. Sometimes, the people you are dying to save will be the ones driving the nails and spears into your soul. You must be willing to endure, if you really want to make it.
4. Step out and do the first works:
A powerful seed in a glass jar on a table will still remain a seed, but when it is planted, watered and cared for, it would eventually grow into a fruit-bearing tree to serve generations. You must be willing to step out and serve. No matter how much power is resident in you, until you step out to obey God, it all remains dormant. We must step out and do the first works. Step out and do whatever the Lord has put in your heart. Jesus Christ returned with power and He began to do the works of He that sent Him. You must step out and do the first works.
When you get out there, tell them what you have come to do. Announce your presence, publish your vision and tell your generation what the Lord has laid on your heart. A shut mouth is a shut destiny. You will make it when you announce your purpose. This is the time and we cannot slack anymore. This is the time to step out and run.
Be blessed, I love you!
Kofi Simpe
Prayer:
Father, I know you are more than able to do all that I can ask or think. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to manifest His mighty power and grace, Amen.
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