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We shall be exploring ancient secrets to power and wisdom.
[fusion_text][Acts 2:42-47 KJV] “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that believed were together, and had all things common; [45] And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. [46] And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved”.
Discussions
We have come to understand that we would bear fruits when we desire and pursue increasing empowerment and wisdom to run. As we gather for fellowship, we must strive to receive more power and wisdom.
We have learned that it is important for every generation of men to have a vision, but vision alone is not enough to make you fruitful. Vision shows you the full picture but wisdom reveals the steps that take you to that picture, and power is the force that drives you there. That is why it is important to explore the ancient secrets to power and wisdom. These ancient secrets are;
- Family
- Prayer,
- Studying,
- Fellowship,
- Spirit meals,
- The fear of the Lord,
- Sacrifice
These are ancient secrets to power and wisdom.
1. Family:
The first ancient secret to power is to be born into a family. God puts us into families because He wants godly children. The devil‘s greatest weapon is broken homes. When the home is broken, the children suffer the most. Most dysfunctional children come from dysfunctional homes. A family is a people bound by blood or creed. Families dwell together, but the secret to power is to dwell together in unity. It is like oil flowing from the head of Aaron to the skirt of his garment.
[1 Corinthians 7:13-14 KJV] “And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. [14] For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy”.
When we are born into families, we inherit the grace and wisdom of those families. Prince’s are born into royalty, but they are mentored and tutored into royalty.
2. Mentorship:
The second secret we must explore is studying; the Bible exhorts us to study to show ourselves approved as workmen who need not be ashamed. In Galatians 4, we learn that the child, although he is the heir of all, differs not from a servant, until he is put under tutors for a time. The Psalmist tells us that the testimonies of the Lord make him wiser.
[Psalms 119:99 KJV] “I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation”.
You may have been born with royal blood running but you must be mentored and tutored to become a true royal. A child left on his own will shall be destroyed.
3. Fellowship:
The Bible tells us that “Iron sharpens iron, so does the countenance of a man sharpens that of his neighbour”. Through fellowship, we are sharpened. One secret to Daniel’s power is fellowship. He maintained fellowship with his friends. Our Lord teaches us by example how He maintained fellowship with the Father daily. The secret to power in Adam’s life to have dominion was in his fellowship with God. God came to the garden daily to fellowship with men, but we lost authority when that fellowship was broken.
4. Spiritual Meals:
The fourth secret to power is eating spiritual meals. We can see this example in Moses, Elijah, Jesus, and the early church. Each of these men of faith were prayerful and studious. They maintained fellowship with God and others with a similar calling and purpose, they all ate spiritual meals. Moses ate the Passover, Elijah ate the meal an angel baked, Jesus Christ ate the Passover until he became the Passover Lamb. John 6 teaches that those who eat the bread of the body of Christ and drink the wine of His blood in remembrance of Him receive eternal life.
5. Prayer:
Luke 18 exhorts us to pray so that we don’t faint. Prayer increases your staying power, in the same way, prayer increases your understanding and wisdom. Jeremiah 33:3 says that God shows unsearchable things to those who call on Him. James also admonishes that those who lack wisdom should ask God for it.
6. Fear of the Father:
We know that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. In fact, Psalm 34 teaches that the angel of the Lord encamps about them that fear God.
[Psalms 34:7 KJV] “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them”.
7. Sacrifice:
The sixth secret to explore is the secret of sacrifice. This includes the sacrifice of praise which is the fruits of the lips, the sacrifice of our substance, and the sacrifice of our very lives which is a key to holiness. Sacrifice provokes Heaven to act.
I pray that you shall engage these ancient secrets to power and wisdom. You will have ever-increasing power and wisdom to bear fruits.
Stay blessed; I love you!
Noah Simpe Bediako
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