BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: PART 2

Matthew 7:24(Therefore whosoever heareth these saying of mine, and doeth them I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended and the flood came and the wind blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it).

As we continue in this line of topic "BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD" we understand that a house that will stand the test of time cannot be built in a day; the same way every relationship requires patience, time and diligence in order to last. Both parties need to be patient with each other; that’s exactly what God requires from us as He continues to lead us through the journey of destiny. Any relationship that void communication cannot last because it is built on assumption; that’s why God wants your spiritual ears to be open to His instruction. Where there is no communication doubt reign and that makes it Satan’s permanent residence but that will not be you in Jesus name. God promises to lead and guide us through our journey here on earth but he needs our cooperation in order to make it happen. Psalm 32:8(I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye). God took time to build David up and they gained each other’s trust. Saul disappointed God because he did not understand God the way David does. David spends time with God and learns at His feet; the bible tells us how many times he prayed and praised God a day. Psalm 119:164(Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments) Psalm 55:17(Evening and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice). He needs to hear your voice constantly; that’s how to build a relationship with Him; a close associate is he who understands each other because they spend more time with themselves. People naturally want to work and be with the person he or she understands. For us to successfully build a lasting relationship with God we need to spend more time in His word and be consistent in fellowship. Jesus Christ, our rock came to show us how to build our relationship with God. He said the Father has not left him because he does those things that please him (John 8:29). We know how he always goes on separation to be alone with God and to commune with Him. The wind blew severally and did not carry him because of the strong foundation that his relationship was built upon. The bible says we should look unto Jesus and follow his footstep (Hebrews 12:2). Jesus says that if we believe and follow his footstep that we will do a greater exploit than him (John 14:12). He said he did not do anything on his own that he did what the  Father told him and he has given us the Holy Spirit to help us do the same(John 14:10-18). Friends, we need to rely on God for everything and let us stop walking on assumption, He is not bothered; He is always there for us. David always makes an inquiry to know the mind of God before taking any step, that is one of his conqueror secrets. God knows everything and He will not want you to fail or be defeated. He always reveals the secret of the enemy to David, that’s how the battle of life is won; it is all about knowing what the opposition is planning. Whether you like it or not, you are in a battle and it is real but your victory depends on the sides you are; and how reliable, and how strong is your relationship with your master. Even Satan supported his loyal servant who gave him blood anytime he wanted but not against a committed child of the most high God; when the prophets of Baal were face to face with Elijah, Satan did not appear (1 Kings 18:23-40). Because the blood of Jesus is more potent than any other blood they suck in their kingdom. The levels of your relationship with God will determine the kind of revelation you will be getting; that’s why we need to tune in our spiritual antenna. I don’t know the level of your relationship with God now but there is always room for improvement. God describes how the level of our relationship with Him will determine the kind of revelation we will get from Him using Moses as an example (Number 12:6-9). Imagine me comparing myself with Papa, Bishop David Oyedepo); I am still a work in progress. Everyone desires to grow in all aspects of life. That's why I know that you will improve in your relationship with God in Jesus name, it is for your own good. You need to be a sheep and recognize that you need a shepherd that is the secret of a winner. David said the LORD is his shepherd (Psalm 23) and God said Moses is the meekest man in the face of the earth (Numbers 12:3). Ask for the Baptismal of the spirit of meekness and obedience in order to follow God faithfully and He will give it to you in abundance. The last battle you lost will be the last you ever lose in Jesus name; from today your name will be called a winner. Friends, the first step towards building a relationship with God is salvation; take this opportunity today, to enter into a relationship with Him or to rekindle your relationship with Him by praying this salvation prayer below.

Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.

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