Date: Friday, 23rd August, 2024
Text: Isaiah 45:1-7
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Since the Earth belongs to the Lord he controls the hearts of everybody whether they realize it or not. The word of God says, “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.” Proverbs 21:1. He can influence the hearts of important people to favour you.
Whether the nations like it or not God rules in the affairs of men. Some people think God’s activity is restricted to the church world alone. But the truth is that He controls the events of the globe including politics, sports, entertainment and anything you can think of.
He is the Judge: who puts down one, and exalts another- Psalm 75:6-7. Therefore, your promotion is in his hands, not in the hands of any mortal. Fear not! He will work things out in your favour in Jesus name.
Even in countries that regard themselves as secular, God is still the One ruling there. Cyrus was a pagan king who did not acknowledge God but He still used him to accomplish divine agenda. God referred to him as “my anointed”. In other words, Cyrus was specially chosen by God to accomplish a specific divine objective- Isaiah 45:1-7.
If you are an unbeliever and God used you to achieve a special divine purpose does it mean you are acceptable to him? No! Outside are the dogs- the sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie- Revelation 22:15
No matter how useful a dog is to you, you cannot name it as part of your children. A dog is still a dog. Why not repent and be converted today so that your transgressions can be blotted out and your sins forgiven?
God is willing to name you as one of His own children. Only Sons and Daughters will inherit God’s kingdom not dogs. Will you surrender to Him today?
Prayer Nugget: Father, because you are the Controller of times and seasons; let things work together for my good this season in Jesus name.