This article is the continuation of our last article titled (OVERCOMING THE MESSENGER OF SATAN).
If there is no testimony in view, you will not be mocked; the mockery is the most important ingredient in what God is cooking for you, and without it, your testimony will not be completed. The only people who should be bothered about mockery are those who are not in a relationship with Christ. The difference between you and those in that category is that, you know who you are and you know who you believe and you are sure of His commitment towards your goal in life.
2 Timothy 1:12 (For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day).
Whenever any lingering affliction becomes a mockery, just know that the devil is begging you for attention; he wants to distract you to hinder your journey. The ability to quickly recognise and treat it as such is what makes you an overcomer. Your more than a conqueror title can only emerge after the devil has thrown all that he has against you and yet is unable to defeat you. Always remember that the king of glory himself was mocked by the same people he came to save. If they mocked him, what makes you special that you think they will not mock you? The mockery is Satan throwing a tantrum at you for daring to be special. Please ignore him and keep moving forward. Satan hates to be ignored, and that is how to defeat him; he loves attention.
Matthew 27:38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. 39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, 42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
When we study the example of Jesus´ trial and Paul the Apostle, we will come to understand that we are not meant to pray over such a situation more than three times if we know and understand who we are in Christ (Luke 22:39-44). Jesus Christ saw it coming, and He was distressed, and prayed for God to take it away if possible, and if not, let His will be done. When it was clear to Him that it was a must, He surrendered to the will of God, and His strength was renewed. 2 Corinthians 12:8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Surrendering to the will of God is not a weakness because you are not surrendering to the will of your enemy. Jesus said to Pilate that he had no power over him at all (John 19:11). In the same way, Satan and his agents have no power over you. The wisdom of God is not common among men; by the time God unveils you to them and they see what was hidden from them, they will gnash their teeth and say that had they known, they wouldn't have troubled you, and that maybe you would have made a mistake. That will be your testimony, in Jesus' name. Your enemies will regret their action; they will say that they have been played.
1 Corinthians 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Friends, your testimony will cause your mockers to commit suicide in the name of Jesus. It will cause everlasting confusion in their camp, in the name of Jesus. If Joseph´s enemies knew the moment they were selling Joseph into slavery that the very thing they envied him for was what they were moving him to go and fulfil, they would have left him with his father, but it was hidden from them. What they think they know about your future is just an icing on the cake; the main cake is covered from them.
Here is the testimony of Jesus: God exalted him and gave him a name that is above every name. The mockery of the enemy could not stop Paul from receiving his crown of righteousness. I also know that you, too, will receive your crown in the name of Jesus.
Philippians 2:7 (But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father).
2 Timothy 4:5 (But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing).
Friends, are you ready for the crown of righteousness? They are for those who love the appearance of Jesus. The journey begins by loving his appearance; please quickly say yes to Jesus today 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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