TOPIC : UNDERSTANDING LOYALTY
(Special edition)
GENERATIONAL PROGRESSION
TEXT: 2 KINGS 2:1-15
TEXT: LUKE 22:24-30
God rewards the loyalty of sons. Loyalty exalts. Loyalty promotes. God told Moses to put some of his honour on Joshua his loyal servant. And you shall put some of your honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient - Numbers 27:20.
Joshua just found himself wearing the robe of honour without struggle on the ticket of his loyalty to Moses his father. He also became a wisdom bank when Moses laid hands on him. And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him - Deuteronomy 34:9.
Joshua did nothing to induce the Israelites to obey him. The wisdom he inherited from Moses his father through the laying on of his hands invoked their loyalty to him. And the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses - Deuteronomy 34:9.
Jesus rewarded the loyalty of his apostles. You are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed unto me; That you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel - Luke 22:28-30.
Apostle Paul commended the loyalty of Timothy. For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. But you know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he has served with me in the gospel - Philippians 2:21-22.
As a result of Timothy's loyalty, Paul his father layed his hand upon him and deposited spiritual gifts in him. Wherefore I put you in remembrance that you stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the putting on of my hands - 2 Timothy 1:6.
Some feel they are loyal to God and that's okay. They have been deceived.
On this planet earth, God will always use someone higher than you to lift you up. Remember that whenever you rebel against a father, God puts you in the class of satan who rebelled against him.
Never forget, having someone higher than you creates a space for you to keep climbing higher.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
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For further reading, Joshua 8,9.
2 Timothy 2,3.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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