Tuesday 21 June 2011
The 'Here I Am' Company (Part 2)
Title: The 'Here I Am' Company (Part 2)
Preacher: Dr. 'Tunde Bakare
Main Texts: 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Isaiah 6:1-8
We shall be unfolding both the positive and the negative “here I am” company. We shall also unveil and lay bare the price to be paid in order for you to belong to the company of those whom God will send. The first rung of the ladder of destiny is the call of God. The moment you hear God calling you, there is a destiny to be fulfilled. However, you would run to men if you do not know His voice, just as Samuel did in the beginning.
The Price:
The first price to pay in order to be part of the positive “here I am” company that God will send is to die to every personal agenda. That is, you cannot say “here I am” to God and ultimately fulfil your God-given assignment until you die to personal and hidden agenda and the philosophy of men. You have to die to every form of ulterior motive and every agenda that is soulish in its origin. If Jesus’ food was to do the will of God who sent Him and to finish His work, you also cannot afford not to be purged of everything that does not originate from God if you really desire to be part of the company whom He will use (John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38).
Secondly, if you are ever going to be in that company, you must be ready to risk everything, including your life—you must be willing to risk all. You must come to a level where you do not count your life dear to you in order to fulfil destiny. You must resolve in your heart that your life means nothing to you except to use it in serving God, no matter what it takes (Matthew 10:39; 16:25, 26; Mark 8:35, 36; Luke 9:24, 25; 14:26, 27; John 12:25, 26; Romans 16:3, 4; 2 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:4).
Thirdly, you cannot fit into the company of those that God will use until you put a halt to every distraction in your life. For as long as you are distracted, God would not call you. You should not be fond of pursuing many things at the same time. Being focused on what God wants you to do on earth is very critical in this regard. Your life should not look like an abandoned project. Many things should not be competing for your attention except God. You do not get called by God until every distraction is dealt with (Exodus 3:1-4).
Fourthly, you must come to the place where you are willing to obey God, even when He is seemingly not making sense. That is, your opinion must be brought to the altar of God, so that God’s word becomes the final authority in your life whether it makes sense or not. You must be willing to do the unprecedented things He asks you to do, regardless of how foolish, imprudent or inconceivable they may seem to you. You must learn how to trust and obey, for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey. You must get to the place where you will recognize His voice, will or intention in whatever circumstance you may find yourself in (Romans 8:28).
The People:
The people of these “here I am” company are those at the beck and call of God. They are those who wait upon God to know His heartbeat and ultimately carry out whatever assignment He gives or commands them to execute.
Secondly, they are those whose wish is God’s wish. That is, God’s wish is their command, regardless of the content of that wish.
Thirdly, this company are those who obey God promptly, regardless what it may cause them. Brethren, the road to success, fulfilment of destiny, or significance is dotted with many parking spots. However, this company of people are ready and willing to go wherever the Lord will have them go.
The Who is Who of This Company:
Abraham:
Whatever causes you to laugh must be brought to the altar of God if your laugher would endure. Abraham’s laugher, that is, Isaac, was tested at the altar of God, and consequently, his laughter endured because he passed the test. Every part of your life will be tested in this journey just as Abraham’s life was tested. If your laughter is going to endure, you will have to offer it to God first and foremost because He is the only One that can fill your mouth with laughter that endures. It is not material things that will fill you with laughter but the joy of the Lord. But in order to get to this level, you will have to sow in tears. You must arm yourself with the mindset that surrenders all to God without any reserve (Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:17-19; Nehemiah 8:10; Psalms 126:1-6).
Jacob:
You will have to choose who you will fear and obey in this matter. You must be dead to public opinion. When God calls you and you obey, He will silence your adversary. Therefore, whatever He says to you, do it! (Genesis 28-31).
Joseph:
Although Joseph was not aware of all the impending problems he was going to face in the future as a result of his God-given dream, he knew that God would surely bring it to pass in any way He chooses.
The Accountability “Here I am”:
They are men and women who can swear to their own hurt, and present themselves not just to their employees but also to the entire nation to render account of their service. They are not responding to God alone, but also to quality leadership (Acts 20:33-36; 1 Samuel 12:1-5).
The Negative “Here I am” Company:
The Imaginary, Deceived, and Deluded: They are men who say “here I am” in order to take advantage of the people. God did not call them but they called themselves. Their end is destruction because their belly is their god (Philippians 3:13-19).
We shall be unfolding both the positive and the negative “here I am” company. We shall also unveil and lay bare the price to be paid in order for you to belong to the company of those whom God will send. The first rung of the ladder of destiny is the call of God. The moment you hear God calling you, there is a destiny to be fulfilled. However, you would run to men if you do not know His voice, just as Samuel did in the beginning.
The Price:
The first price to pay in order to be part of the positive “here I am” company that God will send is to die to every personal agenda. That is, you cannot say “here I am” to God and ultimately fulfil your God-given assignment until you die to personal and hidden agenda and the philosophy of men. You have to die to every form of ulterior motive and every agenda that is soulish in its origin. If Jesus’ food was to do the will of God who sent Him and to finish His work, you also cannot afford not to be purged of everything that does not originate from God if you really desire to be part of the company whom He will use (John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38).
Secondly, if you are ever going to be in that company, you must be ready to risk everything, including your life—you must be willing to risk all. You must come to a level where you do not count your life dear to you in order to fulfil destiny. You must resolve in your heart that your life means nothing to you except to use it in serving God, no matter what it takes (Matthew 10:39; 16:25, 26; Mark 8:35, 36; Luke 9:24, 25; 14:26, 27; John 12:25, 26; Romans 16:3, 4; 2 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:4).
Thirdly, you cannot fit into the company of those that God will use until you put a halt to every distraction in your life. For as long as you are distracted, God would not call you. You should not be fond of pursuing many things at the same time. Being focused on what God wants you to do on earth is very critical in this regard. Your life should not look like an abandoned project. Many things should not be competing for your attention except God. You do not get called by God until every distraction is dealt with (Exodus 3:1-4).
Fourthly, you must come to the place where you are willing to obey God, even when He is seemingly not making sense. That is, your opinion must be brought to the altar of God, so that God’s word becomes the final authority in your life whether it makes sense or not. You must be willing to do the unprecedented things He asks you to do, regardless of how foolish, imprudent or inconceivable they may seem to you. You must learn how to trust and obey, for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey. You must get to the place where you will recognize His voice, will or intention in whatever circumstance you may find yourself in (Romans 8:28).
The People:
The people of these “here I am” company are those at the beck and call of God. They are those who wait upon God to know His heartbeat and ultimately carry out whatever assignment He gives or commands them to execute.
Secondly, they are those whose wish is God’s wish. That is, God’s wish is their command, regardless of the content of that wish.
Thirdly, this company are those who obey God promptly, regardless what it may cause them. Brethren, the road to success, fulfilment of destiny, or significance is dotted with many parking spots. However, this company of people are ready and willing to go wherever the Lord will have them go.
The Who is Who of This Company:
Abraham:
Whatever causes you to laugh must be brought to the altar of God if your laugher would endure. Abraham’s laugher, that is, Isaac, was tested at the altar of God, and consequently, his laughter endured because he passed the test. Every part of your life will be tested in this journey just as Abraham’s life was tested. If your laughter is going to endure, you will have to offer it to God first and foremost because He is the only One that can fill your mouth with laughter that endures. It is not material things that will fill you with laughter but the joy of the Lord. But in order to get to this level, you will have to sow in tears. You must arm yourself with the mindset that surrenders all to God without any reserve (Genesis 22:1-19; Hebrews 11:17-19; Nehemiah 8:10; Psalms 126:1-6).
Jacob:
You will have to choose who you will fear and obey in this matter. You must be dead to public opinion. When God calls you and you obey, He will silence your adversary. Therefore, whatever He says to you, do it! (Genesis 28-31).
Joseph:
Although Joseph was not aware of all the impending problems he was going to face in the future as a result of his God-given dream, he knew that God would surely bring it to pass in any way He chooses.
The Accountability “Here I am”:
They are men and women who can swear to their own hurt, and present themselves not just to their employees but also to the entire nation to render account of their service. They are not responding to God alone, but also to quality leadership (Acts 20:33-36; 1 Samuel 12:1-5).
The Negative “Here I am” Company:
The Imaginary, Deceived, and Deluded: They are men who say “here I am” in order to take advantage of the people. God did not call them but they called themselves. Their end is destruction because their belly is their god (Philippians 3:13-19).
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