GAINING NEW HEIGHT; PART 2

Luke 2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

 

New height is our heritage in Christ as a believer but we cannot gain new height with a heavy burden in our heart. That issue is occupying the space that is meant for God in your heart; it is time to hand it over to Jesus and make space available for God in your heart.. Matthew 11:28 (Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls).

Your heart is under contention and is weighing you down and hindering your spiritual growth. Gaining new height requires that we focus on God in order to look like him and we cannot look like him until we submit ourselves to his learning. Here, what the bible says concerning John the Baptist Luke 1:80 (And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel). Growth is a fundamental aspect of our lives both physical and spiritual growth. We are expected to gain new height everyday and continue to grow to the full stature ordained for us by God. Your wilderness experience is meant for your spiritual growth; God is preparing you for something big but the time for you to be unveiled to the world to see the manifestation of the glory of God upon your life will never come to a reality if you are not increasing spiritually. Friends, no matter how dry that desert may be right now; the time for your glorification is coming and no devil is going to stop you. Just focus on God and continue to increase in wisdom and stature and you will find favour with Him and He will also cause men to favour you.  John 14:6 (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me). New heights require that we follow those who know the way and have attained the height that we are hoping to gain. Luke 2:52 (And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man). He kept increasing and there was no record of him decreasing; we cannot achieve what he has accomplished until we learn and do what he did to attain the height we are talking about.  In an athletic race you cannot see anyone on track with a backpack no matter how light that bag is, they drop everything before embarking on the race in order for them to be free and light. if any of them has something bordering them in their heart it will affect their performance. If a higher performer athlete suddenly draws back; his career counselor will ask him or her if there is anything bothering them.  Family problems or depression, unforgiveness, bitterness and worrying of all kinds are satanic weapons to slow down your journey and to stop you from growing.  Whatever depresses you has succeeded in hindering your growth; that is just the simple truth.

Hebrews 12:2 (Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God).

We have to let go of every heavy burden that hinders us from climbing up the ladder of success. Jesus Christ knew this very well and that is why he said that we should lay down our burden before embarking on the race of destiny. He is the author and the finisher of our Faith; we are to learn from him on how to gain new height as we embark on this journey. He ran the race and he won the crown, so he knows how to get there and that you cannot make it while carrying those heavy loads on you. He had made an offer to help you with your load but it is left for you ro accept the offer. Since he is our example and he is so kind enough to want to help us with our burden, I think the best thing is to hand them over to him no matter how big that load is, he is capable of carrying it. Jesus wants you to lay down the heavy burden that you are carrying, he wants you to stop labouring so that you can enter into the favour of God. The exchange was done in the cross of calvary; give him the labour and enter into his favour and rest. He is saying this moment Proverbs 23:26( My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways). Friends, are you tired, do you want help, do you need someone to help you with that heavy load; then what are you waiting for, search no more, hurry up and surrender yourself to him by praying this salvation prayer below and find peace in your soul, in Jesus name.

Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, 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 saviour. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen 

NENE ISAH, 

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