KEEP YOUR LAMP BURNING

Leviticus 24:2 Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. 4 He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually.

 

One of the worst tragedies that can happen to any believer is for your light to go off in the middle of the battle; God forbid. Every child of God is described as a gold lampstand by new birth and this lampstand is connected to an olive tree for supply for it to continue burning and show him the way to go and engrace him in the war front. A call to Christianity is a call into a glorious destiny that automatically confers to you a royal title and a warrior. Indeed you are the light of the world by redemption; a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden and to continue shining you need to remain connected to the source of your strength. John 15:4 (Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing).

The grace you need to continue the battle until the bridegroom comes is in your connectivity to the olive tree. The mountain will not become plain if your oil dries up and you cannot finish what you have started if your lamp goes off in the middle of the way. The scripture says that if you faint in the day of adversity then your strength is small (Proverbs 24:10). Your strength lies in your source of supply which is Jesus Christ the anointing himself. Revelation 5:5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. He broke the seal so that you can be connected to the seven pipes which are the seven spirits of God that you need to run the race successfully (Isaiah 11:2). You are engrafted into him as a branch when you give your life to him and you are expected to bear fruit after your root worthy of repentance.

Zechariah 4:1 And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep, 2 And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: 3 And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof. 4 So I answered and spake to the angel that talked with me, saying, What are these, my lord? 5 Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. 7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. 8 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.

The only way to keep your lamp burning is to have enough oil to last till the end of time when the bridegroom arrives. The irony of life is this, how many can keep their lamp burning till the end? God is ready to pour more oil but there is a shortage of vessels. The widow's miracle oil ceased when she stopped bringing out more vessels. You are the light of the world, a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden but if your lamp stops burning the attraction will stop and darkness will overtake you but that will not be your portion in the name of Jesus. Enlarge your tent, strengthen your cord, and make room for more oil. There are so many lamps that have been put off because of lack of oil. In this kingdom, you cannot function without oil because you are the children of light and for your light to keep shining there is a need for more oil. If your vessel is contaminated the supply will stop because the source is Holy and cannot join himself with unholy vessels. The reason why that widow did not know the source of the oil is because God is the provider. The five foolish virgins did not remain connected and their oil dried up and the five wise virgins refused to give them some of their own because they were not the source. By the time the groom comes for his bride, it will be too late for any explanation because he has given them enough time to reconnect to the source for the supply but the spirit of slumber would not allow them. Friends, you need the seven spirits of God to complete the race set before you. The spirit of might will knock off the spirit of slumber that overpowers the five foolish virgins, and the spirit of understanding will give you an understanding of the timing of his arrival. Romans 15:12 (And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust).

Friends, you can't do it on your own, you need the grace of God; it is not by might nor by power but by the spirit of God. Are you struggling under a heavy burden; are you tired of trying to fix things by yourself; then this message is for you; you need to connect with Jesus for help; ask him to give you oil in your lamp. In case you are one of the branches that fell off; here is another opportunity to reconnect before the bridegroom arrives by praying this salvation prayer below and be blessed, in Jesus' name.

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 saviour. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.

NENE ISAH, 

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