The battle over our destiny is real, and more real is our victory in Christ Jesus. No one emerges as a champion without a fight, and defeating an existing champion is what makes a champion. However, to win the battle of life, our spirit, soul, and body need to be alert and stay awake(Matthew 26:41). In this kingdom, nothing like the spirit is willing and the flesh is weak; every part of your being is expected to be awake to watch over your destiny. If not, you will spend all your days removing the evil seed of the wicked instead of making progress in your endeavour.
Isaiah 62:6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence, 7 And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
God said, You should give him no rest until he establishes you, and gives you a change of status and makes you a champion here on earth. You have a glorious destiny, and it has attracted many enemies, but you are the number one watchman over your destiny; you are expected to remind God day and night about His promise to you. If you sleep off, how would you fulfill that assignment? If you want your praise to be sung here on earth, you need to stay awake.
Genesis 28:12 And he dreamed, and beheld a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. 13 And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; 16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not. 17 And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! This is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
¨Surely the LORD was in this place; and I knew it not¨ was a statement of regret; and that was Jacob´s ordeal in his first encounter with God. Spirit of slumber is a robber of destiny; I pray you will not be robbed, in Jesus' name. Just like Jacob, many have slept off in the place of their opportunity; their lives are full of dreams, but no physical manifestation to show. Jacob was in the House of God, the gate of heaven, where Angels are ascending and descending, but the spirit of slumber robbed him of that opportunity to collect blessings at that moment. On the other hand, Jesus was awake to receive Angelic help, and he made it to the cross to receive a name that is above every other name (Luke 22:43).
Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. 27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. 28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
Jacob´s life would have been easier if he had not missed his first encounter with God; he worked for fourteen years to get two wives; he was a victim of underpaid wages. Thank God that we serve a God of second chances. In his second encounter, he was fully awake and wrestled with God for his change of status and name. He insisted, he refused to let go; he said I missed you before because I was asleep, now I know better, I am awake, and I am seeing you face to face, and I know you have the power to change my story, I would rather die in this battle than to let you go. Maybe this is the prayer of someone reading this message right now. I have good news for you, your change of story will manifest now, in Jesus' name.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, baptize me with the spirit of grace and supplication, so that I can prevail in my prayer altar. Lord Jesus, deliver me from the Spirit of Slumber and keep me awake both physically and spiritually (Amen).
God said, Don't keep quiet, disturb me, wrestle with me until I change your story. Friends, if God is not your Father, you will not be able to get close to Him, and you will not see His face. To see Him, you need to go through His son, Jesus Christ, by praying this salvation prayer below and be blessed, in Jesus' name.
Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins and accept You as my Lord and Saviour. I believe you died for me to make me a new man/woman. Forgive me all my sins, wash me with your blood, and give me a new heart. Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Now I believe that I am born again. And I am a child of God. Amen!
NENE ISAH,
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