The concept of God as a Judge is woven throughout Scripture. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God is depicted as the ultimate authority who executes justice with righteousness and impartiality. Unlike human judges, who are subject to limitations, God’s judgment is perfect, holy, and just.
Genesis 18:25 – Abraham acknowledges God’s just nature: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?”
Deuteronomy 32:4 – “He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He.”
Psalm 9:7-8 – “But the Lord shall endure forever; He has prepared His throne for judgment. He shall judge the world in righteousness, and He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.”
This passage highlights the eternal nature of God’s reign and His unwavering commitment to justice. Unlike human rulers whose authority is temporary, God’s rule is everlasting, and His judgments are established on righteousness and truth.
God’s Throne as the Center of Divine Judgment: The phrase “He has prepared His throne for judgment” emphasizes that God’s authority is not arbitrary but intentional. His throne is the seat of ultimate justice, from which He governs the affairs of both heaven and earth.
God’s Righteous Judgment Over the World: Unlike human legal systems that can be flawed or biased, God judges with perfect righteousness. This aligns with:
Psalm 96:10 – “Say among the nations, ‘The Lord reigns.’ The world is firmly established, it shall not be moved; He shall judge the peoples righteously.”
Isaiah 11:3-4 – “He shall not judge by what His eyes see, or decide disputes by what His ears hear, but with righteousness He shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth.”
God’s Justice as a Source of Hope: This verse reassures believers that God’s rule is eternal and that He will ultimately bring justice to those who seek Him. It reflects the truth that God is not only a Judge but also a righteous defender of the oppressed (Psalm 68:5).
This passage serves as a reminder that the Court of Heaven operates on the principles of divine justice, where God rules with fairness and mercy, ensuring that righteousness prevails over wickedness.
God’s role as a Judge is not only about punishment but also about bringing justice to the oppressed and defending the innocent. His judgments are always true and based on His divine knowledge and omniscience.
The Role of God as Judge in Scripture
Throughout the Bible, God is seen presiding over cases, rendering verdicts, and ensuring justice is carried out:
Judging the Nations – God judged Egypt with plagues (Exodus 7-12), Babylon for its pride (Daniel 5), and Israel when it turned away from Him (Judges 2:11-15).
Defending the Righteous – He intervened for Daniel in the lion’s den (Daniel 6) and for the Israelites when they were enslaved in Egypt (Exodus 3:7-10).
The Final Judgment – The Bible speaks of a future judgment where all people will stand before God’s throne (Revelation 20:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10).
As we explore the Courts of Heaven, it is important to understand that approaching God as Judge is not something to be feared when we are in Christ. Instead, it is an opportunity to seek justice, mercy, and divine intervention in our lives.
Here are some prayer points for making petitions in the Courts of Heaven, based on biblical principles:
1. Approaching the Court with Thanksgiving
• Scripture: Psalm 100:4 – “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise.”
• Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come before You with gratitude for Your mercy and justice. Thank You for the blood of Jesus that grants me access to Your throne of grace.
2. Repenting of Personal and Generational Sins
• Scripture: 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us.”
• Prayer: Lord, I acknowledge any sin in my life and my bloodline that may be giving the enemy a legal right to accuse me. I repent and ask for Your cleansing by the blood of Jesus.
3. Rejecting the Accuser’s Claims
• Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11 – “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”
• Prayer: Father, I silence every accusation of the enemy against me, my family, and my destiny. Let the blood of Jesus speak on my behalf and cancel every legal claim of the adversary.
4. Presenting Your Petition (Your Case Before God)
• Scripture: Philippians 4:6 – “Let your requests be made known to God.”
• Prayer: Lord, I bring my request before You today (mention your request). I ask for Your divine intervention and ruling in my favor according to Your Word.
5. Calling for Angelic Enforcement of God’s Verdict
• Scripture: Psalm 103:20 – “Bless the Lord, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word.”
• Prayer: I declare that as You rule in my favor, Lord, Your angels will enforce Your verdict, bringing divine order, breakthrough, and restoration in my life.
6. Sealing the Case with the Blood of Jesus
• Scripture: Hebrews 12:24 – “Jesus, the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things.”
• Prayer: Father, I seal this petition with the blood of Jesus, and I declare victory. Thank You for granting justice in this matter. Amen.
A Change of Story
Below is a summary of key biblical figures whose stories changed dramatically, along with scripture references:
1. Joseph – From Prisoner to Prime Minister
• Joseph was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned. But God elevated him to become Egypt’s second-in-command.
• Genesis 37, 39–41
2. Moses – From Fugitive to Deliverer
• Moses fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian but later returned as God’s chosen leader to deliver Israel from slavery.
• Exodus 2–4, 14
3. Hannah – From Barren to Blessed Mother
• Hannah, who was barren and ridiculed, prayed fervently for a child, and God blessed her with Samuel, a great prophet.
• 1 Samuel 1–2
4. David – From Shepherd Boy to King
• David, an overlooked shepherd, was anointed king and later defeated Goliath, becoming Israel’s greatest ruler.
• 1 Samuel 16–17, 2 Samuel 5
5. Esther – From Orphan to Queen and Deliverer
• Esther, a Jewish orphan, became queen and saved her people from genocide.
• Esther 2–9
6. Job – From Suffering to Restoration
• Job lost everything—his wealth, health, and children—but God restored him with double blessings.
• Job 1–2, 42
7. Jabez – From Pain to Prosperity
• Jabez, whose name meant “pain,” prayed for God’s blessing, and his life changed.
• 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
8. Naomi & Ruth – From Tragedy to Redemption
• Naomi lost her husband and sons, but through Ruth’s faithfulness, their family was redeemed by Boaz.
• Ruth 1–4
9. Manasseh – From Wicked King to Repentant Ruler
• King Manasseh started as a wicked ruler but repented and restored true worship in Judah.
• 2 Chronicles 33:1-20
10. Paul – From Persecutor to Preacher
• Saul (Paul) persecuted Christians but encountered Jesus and became a leading apostle.
• Acts 9, 13–28
11. The Prodigal Son – From Rebellion to Restoration
• A young man wasted his inheritance in reckless living but repented and was restored by his father.
• Luke 15:11-32
12. Peter – From Denial to Bold Preacher
• Peter denied Jesus three times but was later restored and became a key leader in the early church.
• Luke 22:54-62, John 21, Acts 2
Each of these stories demonstrates how God can turn situations around, bringing hope and transformation.
The concept of a judicial arm or government is not only an earthly concept. In the Kingdom of God there is the executive, the Judiciary and legislature.
The concept of kingdom government is described in Isaiah 9:6-7 where the Bible says “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The government of heaven has structure and its to the advantage of the believer who is now a child of God to know the system of heaven.
I will want to take you on a brief journey to scratch the surface of the legal system of heaven which is represented by the courts of Heaven.
The Court of Heaven is a real place where believers can access the justice of the Most-High God. It is the place where breakthroughs happen.
In Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, 26-27 – the Bible Describes the heavenly courtroom where God, the Ancient of Days, sits in judgment and grants authority to His saints.
In Psalm 82:1-4 – God judges among the rulers and defends the weak and the needy.
In Hebrews 12:22-24 – the Bible mentions the assembly of heaven, including God as Judge and Jesus as the mediator.
“to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, and to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.”
There things to note about the courts of heaven
1. God as Judge
• Psalm 82:1 – “God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.”
• Daniel 7:9-10 – “I watched till thrones were put in place, and the Ancient of Days was seated… The court was seated, and the books were opened.”
2. Heavenly Courtroom
Even in the courts of heaven satan go to present accusations of wrong doings by Christians. You must understand that we have an accuser who is constantly bringing law suits against us. This is evident in the two examples below;
• Job 1:6-12 – Satan appears before God to accuse Job, suggesting a legal setting where cases are presented.
• Zechariah 3:1-5 – Joshua the high priest stands before the Angel of the Lord, while Satan accuses him, and God issues a verdict of mercy.
3. Jesus as Advocate
Our advantage as believers who are redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus is that Jesus Christ himself is our lawyer and dense advocate in the courts of Heaven.
That is why there is the provision of forgiveness of sins through the blood of Jesus. The Bible prescribes confessing your sin to God for forgiveness so no legal accusation can stand against you in the courts.
We receive forgiveness freely because Jesus had paid the price to the claim of divine justice (the wages of sin is death). Our advocate had earned the legal qualification to defend us.
• 1 John 2:1 – “We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”
• Hebrews 7:25 – Jesus “always lives to make intercession” for believers.
4. Accusations and Legal Battles in the Spirit Realm
Imagine being in a court room where an accused is being grilled with evidence of wrongdoing. And where the opposing lawyer is making a case for the judge to pass a sentence to jail this person. In the courts of Heaven there are heated sessions where satan is bring accusations against people daily before God.
• Revelation 12:10 – Satan is called “the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night.”
• Luke 18:1-8 – The parable of the persistent widow before the unjust judge illustrates perseverance in seeking justice.
In the case of Job, the Bible reveals how the accuser works and what the outcome of his desires are;
Job is described as a righteous and wealthy man who fears God and shuns evil (Job 1:1). However, Satan challenges Job’s faithfulness, arguing that Job only serves God because of his prosperity. With God’s permission, Satan takes away Job’s wealth, children, and health, reducing him to a state of extreme suffering.
Despite his misery, Job refuses to curse God, though he questions why he is suffering unjustly. His three friends—Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar—insist that his suffering must be due to hidden sin, but Job maintains his innocence. A younger man, Elihu, later speaks, arguing that suffering can also serve as divine discipline.
Finally, God answers Job out of a whirlwind, emphasizing His wisdom and sovereignty over creation. Job humbly acknowledges God’s greatness, and in the end, God restores Job’s fortunes, blessing him with even greater prosperity than before.
The story of Job highlights the mystery of suffering, the limits of human understanding, and the importance of trusting God even in trials.
In the case of Job God turned his captivity when he prayed for his friends ( when he brought his case to the courts of heaven)
Job 42:10 KJV. And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before
For every family or bloodline there may be legalities and technicalities which satan users as legal grounds for accusations. So you may be born again and Holy Ghost filled but you might be a silent victim of these accusations that affects people in your blood line.
Example in some families the men die in their prime, if you look closely you will realize that it’s a cycle that is ongoing. By being born again you have an advantage to take that case to court. Unbelievers cannot access the courts of heaven.
The divine claim for justice is “ the wages of sin is death”
Jesus Christ has paid for all the claims for divine justice. The effects of sin is death and the Lord bore that on the cross on our behalf. What he has done is settled and has make provision for atonement. So when believers err the provision for forgiveness is activated by confessing our sins.
Romans 8:1-4
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
If you are not born again, you can be saved by inviting Jesus into your heart with this simple prayer
Say …
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your son Jesus to die to redeem my life.
Lord Jesus i believe you are the son of God who died for me and rose again on the third day.
Please forgive me all my sins , come and live in my heart and write my name in your book of life. Amen!!
If you just prayed this then congratulations you are born again.
Use this short assignment to help you identify areas of challenges in your life. Look at your life in a lens and write down somethings you need redress for. Make it plain and get ready to go to the courts of Heaven…
There is a fire within all of us that is waiting to be ignited. A fire that grows and can spread to those around us if we continue to feed it’s flames. This fire is stronger than the doubt that you may be feeling. It is greater than any resistance that opposes us. It has the power to overcome the negativity that may be surrounding you right now.
That fire, that passion, that inner strength was instilled in you by God himself. A passion to do what you were made to do, whatever that may be. An inner strength to persevere and come out on top regardless of your opposition. The power to conquer that fear, climb that mountain and con vanquish that demon.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
You might be uncertain about what tomorrow will bring, but be certain that you need to make things happen today. You may be uncertain about how you’re going to reach your goals, but be certain on what those goals are.
You might be uncertain on HOW you will be successful, but be CERTAIN that you will be successful.
Be sure of it.
Make your mind up.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10 KJV
Your God has provided you with the tools necessary to see your dreams come to fruition.
He has watched over you since you were conceived and His will prevails every time.
Even when you are not sure how you will make it out. Be sure in Him. When the timelines to accomplish your goals are uncertain, know that they will be accomplished. Be certain of it.
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9 KJV
Be hopeful. Be steadfast. Trust Him. Whatever you’re going through is no match for the Lord. Whatever pain, fear, frustration, stress, anxiety, or uncertainty is made CERTAIN through Jesus Christ.
In times of uncertainty, don’t be afraid. Have faith.
Things don’t always go according to our plans, but they will always adhere to the plans of the Lord. Life, however, is not lived without any bumps in the road. Failure is not found within these bumps, it is found when we allow these bumps to stop us in our tracks. Don’t become so discouraged in the delays that you give up on the pursuit of your purpose.
We cannot control what happens to us, we can only control our response to it. A man of God once said that life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you react to it.
Your mindset is a powerful thing. I believe that people who are successful aren’t successful because they are more talented or even more skilled. Successful people are successful because they have a mindset for success even during failure.
“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.”
Hosea 6:3 KJV
We must trust the process, even when the journey gets rocky. God is developing you for the plan that He has created for you to live out. God puts us through what I call “stretching seasons” to prepare us mentally for the destination that we are heading towards.
Having faith in times of uncertainty does not mean turning a blind eye to what’s going on around you. It doesn’t mean that you won’t have feelings of fear, we’re only human. It means that we, as followers of Christ, choose to have faith among the fear and negativity that may surround us. It means that even with fear in our minds, we know that the Lord will provide us with whatever we need to carry on.
“As for God, his way is perfect: The word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him.”
Psalm 18:30 KJV
In times of uncertainty, your Bible is certain.
God is sure. Jesus has made his mind up.
You see, we may live in a limited world but we serve a limitless God. Just look up to Him in hope and trust. He is faithful.
We cannot always be certain of what is going to happen. There is no telling what the future will bring to anyone. We can make educated guesses. We can make assumptions. We can try to notice patterns and figure it out, but no one knows what tomorrow will bring. All we have is today.
And today is enough!
You have survived every bad day so far. Every circumstance and setback. You are undefeated. You’ve seen seemingly insurmountable situations before, and you have faced terrifying opponents who seemed to have the advantage, and yet you have come out the victor.
“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1 KJV
In times of uncertainty, we choose to have faith.
We have faith not in our circumstances and situations but in our God, who provides for and protects us.
Certainty – Firm conviction that something is the case. The quality of being reliably true. A fact that is definitely true or an event that is definitely going to take place.
Uncertainty – The state of being uncertain. Something that is uncertain or that causes one to feel uncertain.
Faith – The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
Uncertainty says, “I don’t know what my future holds.”
Faith says, “I know who holds my future!”
To be without Christ is to be without peace. To be uncertain. Every person has a conscience within them, which must be satisfied before they can truly be happy. There is only one thing that can give peace to the conscience, and that is being in the right relationship with God.
“casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 KJV
Fight for what matters most to you. Fight for your faith. Fight for your family. Fight for your life. Don’t allow negativity and uncertainty to take up room in your mind. Don’t allow fear and doubt to prevail. God is STILL in the blessing business.
It’s time that we evict uncertainty and make way for faith. Negativity has overstayed its welcome and positivity is moving back in! We need to introduce an uncertain world to a certain Jesus.
We live in the digital age where information is provided to us faster than ever. You can Google anything you’d like and read about that topic for weeks. With the click of your mouse, or the tap of your finger, you can learn all that you need to know about anything whether it be truth, myth or facts. While this should be a positive aspect of the time we live in, it isn’t always. With an abundance of information comes an abundance of misinformation. News that has been so sensationalized that we can no longer tell what’s real and what isn’t. Usher in the world of Fake News!
“In the multitude of my thoughts within me Thy comforts delight my soul.”
Psalm 94:19 KJV
The line between fact and opinion has been blurred by journalists and news stations who aren’t seeking the truth like you and I. They’re seeking ratings. When people are fearful, they will turn on the news. They want to either be comforted or informed on that which they are afraid of. Yet, too often do we take the word of man for fact. We read and listen and assume that whatever has been written or told to us is real, never thinking that the sources we are checking may also be misinformed.
The only TRUTH that we know is that Jesus Christ died for our sins. The only truth that we know has been fact-checked, cited, and sourced, is that God will be there for the start and the finish. For the open and the close. He is the author and the editor, and His word is final. There is nothing to sensationalize. There is no truth which God has not yet uncovered.
This is not to say that you should stop reading it or watching the news. To stop trusting those around you. What we need to be conscious of is that regardless of what has been written, regardless of what has been reported, God already knows. God’s plans for us does not change because of the actions of men. God’s plans are unwavering, and not contingent on what is going on around us.
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27 KJV
In times of uncertainty, God is certain. While our plans may fall through and change, the plan that the Lord has in store for us will be carried out. All we need to do is continue to dwell in His presence and soak in His word. Then you will easily decipher His voice from the noise and have a clear sense of purpose and direction.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10 KJV
It is said that bad news travels fast. Every day, people all over the world turn their television sets and radios on to watch and listen to the news. Global events are discussed on nearly every channel. Negativity is all over the internet.
Magazines and Newspapers, while not as popular as they once were, are still found in abundance. And the fear and negativity is still found in abundance, as well. You nearly can’t avoid it especially if you engage these media both traditional and via the internet. It’s in our faces 24/7. Negativity is a plague.
But what do we do? We turn up the volume. We click on the link and even share with others. We flip to the next page. And we allow this negativity to permeate our minds. We worry about whatever ongoing war there is, whatever new disease is being spread, whatever the stock markets are doing. Why do we do this? What is our fascination with this type of information? We are fearful.
It is no secret that there is a large amount of darkness in this world, ready to pull those willing to listen under its grasp. But there is also a lot of light. And, where there is light, darkness cannot prevail. The light that has always shines on us in the darkest times as believers in Christ has been the word of God. Because regardless of what situation you find yourself in, the Bible will walk you through the steps in order to get through it. Financial crisis, issues in your marriage or relationship, problems at work, at school, global catastrophes, they all pale in comparison to the Lord, and to eternity. The Bible is our source of never-ending light.
Even in the darkest of rooms, when a lamp is turned on, the light drives that darkness away. Even in the face of adversity, amidst tragedies and uncertainties, the light that the Lord shines on us still triumphs. There is nothing greater. There is nothing brighter. Amidst darkness, choose to reach out towards the light. Allow it to shine on your spirit and to lead the way to better days.
In the past couple of weeks we have discussed how to discover our divine purpose and also how to rest and find peace in your divine purpose and encounter God therein. Today, we conclude this series by learning how to trust in the direction and purpose God has laid out for us.
Are we lost? Do you know where we are? Those questions can be so irritating especially when you are confident of your direction. They can be humbling too, especially when you secretly doubt the path you’ve chosen. Our response to this question is usually to keep on going even if we don’t trust the direction in which we are going.
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:103-105 KJV
Your desire should be to bring joy to the very heart of God. Obediently pursue God in expressing your joy filled adoration. As your journey through each day, hour, moment of your life, consider the purpose of each breath. Do you trust that there will be a next breath? Do you trust there will be a next beat of your heart?
Let each breath that you take be a reminder that your life is full of divine purpose. Ask the Lord to help you trust in Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the purpose of each breath and each beat of your heart. Remember who you are, a child of the Almighty God, the creator of the universe. His purpose for you is to pursue and enjoy Him. Live that truth and trust it completely.
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
Psalm 34:8 KJV
When you ponder on the good things that God has done for you, does it draw you closer to God? Do these memories make you trust in His refuge and His care? Those who trust God lack nothing. You are God’s chosen one, your purpose is to pursue God. When you honour the Lord, His angels protect you and you will never be in need. When you trust Him you will never miss out on anything good.
Remember the prodigal son in Luke 16. Even after he had strayed and missed his way, when he did return, his father welcomed him open-heartedly. No matter how far off you may have strayed from God’s purpose for your life, trust that God is merciful and willing to take you back in His warm embrace. He will not only wipe away your sins and guilt but He will also lead you back onto the path He has designed for your life.
“Because thy lovingkindness Is better than life, My lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:”
Psalm 63:3-5 KJV
Discern God’s presence in your present reality. What are you doing to pursue Him? How intentional are you being in seeking Him and dwelling in His presence? There is no one who is insignificant in the purpose of God. Ask God to help you trust in Him and His purpose for you. Dare to encounter God for yourself.
The Lord appeared to a man and showed him a huge rock. The Lord told the man that his purpose was to push the huge rock. The man did this day after day, month after month. He came back after many years and said, “Lord, I have laboured long and hard in your service putting all my strength to do that which you have asked. Yet after all this time I have not been able to move the rock. I am sorry I have failed in my purpose.”
To this the Lord responded, “My child when long ago I asked you to serve me, I told you that your purpose was to push against the rock with all of your strength, which you have done. Never once did I mention that I expected you to move it. Your task was to push the rock. Your purpose was to be obedient and this you have done. I, my child, will now move the rock.”
Beloved, rest and find peace in your divine purpose and there, encounter God. Ask God to give you peace in your purpose, for when you cast your burdens on Him He will care for you. Trust the Lord to guide you along the journey of life. Obediently pursue God and express your adoration to Him at all times.
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Psalm 55:22 KJV
Your divine purpose is to pour out your whole heart and soul to knowing God, pursuing Him and bringing Him glory. When you feel worry at any point in time that you’re not pursuing him enough, that is a sign that you need to be more intentional in making time to seek His face and dwell in His presence.
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2 KJV
Discern God’s presence in your present reality. Are you confident in your purpose to bring God glory and enjoy His presence? If you’re not, rejoice in your fear and doubt about your purpose. Find peace in the uncertainty that you feel. God celebrates your humility but resists the proud.
God will not permit the godly to slip and fall. Trust him to save you even when you miss your way. Deepen your understanding of scripture in order to remain aligned to His perfect will and instructions.
“Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:”
Isaiah 26:4 KJV
God keeps you in perfect peace when your mind is stayed on Him and you trust in Him. May God meet all of your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Let the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and mind as you focus on pushing your rock and quit worrying about how to get it to move.
May the Holy Spirit guide you in peaceful purpose because maintaining peace in pursuing purpose is a sure sign of your trust in God’s omniscience. He has the blueprint of your destiny. Wouldn’t you rather trust Him? Dare to encounter God!
What do you do? This is a harmless question that we often get asked in conversation from both acquaintances and strangers alike. Imagine yourself at a party or a meeting where someone approaches you and asks, “what do you do?”
What’s your answer likely going to be? What is the context of your answer. Is it what you do for a living? Is it what occupies most of your time?And what time frame is your answer in? Is your answer based on what you’re doing presently?
A woman was once asked, “What do you do?”. Her response went something like this, “I am a follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a mom, a wife and a business woman”. It was quite surprising because it wasn’t the usual answer expected for such a basic question. What would have been your response to the same question she was asked, “What do you do?”
As you think on this question, reflect on how answering it could help you discover your divine purpose. How aware are you of eternity and its impact on your daily life and everyday choices?
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He also has planted eternity in men’s hearts and minds [a divinely implanted sense of a purpose working through the ages which nothing under the sun but God alone can satisfy], yet so that men cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.”
Ecclesiastes 3:11 AMPC
Everything we see, have and are comes from the Lord. All things were made because of Him and will return to Him. No one can measure the wealth of our God nor measure His divine wisdom. No one knows the thoughts of God nor gives Him advice. He has however given us a sense of who He is so we can get to know Him better through His word.
Obediently pursue God and express your adoration to Him as you contemplate on your life and purpose. How does having an eternal perspective shape your earthly purpose? That mysterious longing in your heart cannot be satisfied by anything under the sun.
“Yes! God is very great! He has everything! He knows and he understands all things! Nobody can completely understand the things that he decides. Nobody can explain the ways in which he works.”
Romans 11:33 EASY
No one can know everything God has in His plan else He ceases to be God. Your divine purpose is to give your whole heart and soul to knowing God, pursuing Him and bringing Him glory. How do you experience Him in your life in this moment? How are you pursuing Him? What are you doing now to bring glory to an eternal God? What are you doing today to express your love to an eternal God?
“All things have been entrusted and delivered to Me by My Father; and no one fully knows and accurately understands the Son except the Father, and no one fully knows and accurately understands the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son deliberately wills to make Him known. Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]”
Matthew 11:27-28 AMPC
Based on the passage above, it is important that we continually look up to our Lord Jesus Christ and desire to dwell in His presence so He can make known to us His Father. Every breath you take is in fulfillment of your purpose. Do not be afraid for He is with you. Do not be dismayed for He is your God. He will strengthen you and help you and uphold you by His righteous right hand.
Your purpose can be achieved by the things that you consistently do, your lifestyle. Focus on eternity and allow God to use you help others also pursue Him. Continually fix your gaze on God and ask Him to reveal to you the sense of your divine purpose according to His will.
In our previous write – up, we learned about some signs that depict the presence of angels. When you feel an unusual heat sensation, tingling sensation on your skin, when you see flashing lights different from the natural one in your room, a gentle breeze or movement of air around you different from the physical one in the place of prayer or worship, angels are definitely with or around you.
Lord, teach us to identify the presence of our angels and cooperate with them as we hear your infallible word in Jesus’ name.
– When you begin to feel unspeakable peace, love, joy, and laughter, an angel is around you.
How do I know that?Luke 2: 10 – 11 reads, ” but the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause “great joy” for all the people. Today in the town of David , a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ” In the place of prayer, worship, some people laugh uncontrollably? These are angelic manifestations. How can you just be laughing like a “fool” in the place of prayer. Something happened that you may not have been aware of my brother. Have you laughed uncontrollably like that in the place of prayer before? If you did, you had an angelic touch. I have personally witnessed this phenomenon in the lives of many in my ministry, I tell you. In this state, people look happy and peaceful and are filled with divine love. I pray for you, you too shall have this experience in Jesus’ name.
– Another sign of angelic presence is when you receive an unusual strength, especially when you are tired or depressed or weak. This experience is also called in filling of the Spirit.
Luke 22: 43 declares, “An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.” The scripture says an angel appeared and strengthened your and mine Jesus because he needed that supernatural strengthen at the time. Sometimes, this phenomenon happens when you are asleep or in a vision or trance. On several occasions, the Lord visited me through his angels and empowered me when I was weak in the Spirit. I literally felt power surge through my entire body like electricity, and the angel of the Lord gave me a message that I can’t share with you. Remember, the message the angel gave me was in concordance with the Word of the Lord. I felt so special that day and believed God had always been with me. You can ask the Lord earnestly for the same experience in prayer and by reading scriptures on angels and meditating on the same scriptures until you open yourself up to the angelic world. “Believe in his prophets, and you shall prosper.” In other words, you shall do well in your Christian life. When you are weak, you can pick Luke 22:43 and say Lord, I believe in your word, and you do not lie like human beings” Strengthen me like you did for Jesus, for I’m weak. Have mercy, Lord. Some of you may encounter God’s angels after saying that prayer and going to bed by being expectant. For others, it may take time. Don’t give up. Repeat the prayer until you encounter God’s messengers in your dream or vision.
– When you start speaking in unusual tongues while praying, an angel is just by you, and he touched your tongue. These types of tongues are different from your normal prayer tongues. It’s a kind of tongue that you know is different from your usual ones. Some start shaking when the experience begins, and after releasing the tongues, they just can’t repeat them later. Corinthians 13:1 says, “If I speak in tongues of men and of angels….” It’s called tongues of angels. If you once experienced that, you were actually speaking tongues of angels and to angels. Glory to God.
– Finally, when you feel that other people are in your room with you in the place of prayer or worship, don’t be afraid for angels have come to pay you a visit and deliver a message to you. Consider this long but powerful scripture in 2 Kings 6: 17 – 20 “And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
18 As the enemy came down toward him, Elisha prayed to the Lord, “Strike this army with blindness.” So he struck them with blindness, as Elisha had asked.
19 Elisha told them, “This is not the road, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will lead you to the man you are looking for.” And he led them to Samaria.
20 After they entered the city, Elisha said, “Lord, open the eyes of these men so they can see.” Then the Lord opened their eyes, and they looked, and there they were, inside Samaria. “He saw the hill full of horses and chariots of fire” in verse 17. This expression speaks of angels. An enemy army came to capture Elisha, the prophet and his servant became afraid upon seeing the number of the enemies surrounding them, but Elisha told him not to be afraid for those who were with them ( Elisha and his servant) were more than the enemies present at the time so he asked the Lord to open the eyes of his servant to see they were not alone. And God did, and to his amazement, he saw that they were surrounded by myriad angels. He didn’t know that at the beginning until his eyes were opened. My dear, these beings are always with you and I Christians. Let’s start getting conscious of them and call them for help in time of danger, and they shall respond adequately. Elisha asked the Lord to strike the enemies with blindness and the angels did. You can also do same in faith. Make decrees, declare scriptures into your atmosphere over your family, career, marriage, business, etc, when you sense an angelic presence. When the activity of angels increases, be still because they can be giving you messages through visions or encounters.
May the angels of the Lord encamp around you and your family now in the name of Jesus! May the Lord show you your personal angel, too!
Virtuous Living 