THE GOD ADVANTAGE

Dearly Beloved, I bring you greetings in the name that is above every other name, Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God and our soon coming King. Thank God for the past week and for His goodness and mercies towards us. This morning, I want to let you know what God has made available to you, so that you can stop struggling.

 

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” (John 16:7 KJV)

 

Every Child of God is advantaged and not disadvantaged. The fact that you are connected to God, gives you an advantage above everyone else that is walking the streets; you are not ordinary. Therefore it is your responsibility to leverage on this, maximize your advantage. Far too many believers are walking around confused, depressed, disillusioned and this should not be the case. The bible tells us that God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). I have often said and it bears repetition that believers should be the happiest people on this planet, because Christ has done it all, before He gave up the ghost, He said it is finished, it’s concluded. And you know what, He didn’t leave us alone, He gave us The Helper, The Holy Spirit.

 

You see the Holy Spirit is our God given advantage. He lets us know exactly what the mind of Christ is concerning whatever it is we are faced with. 1 Corinthians 2:10-13 tells us that the Holy Spirit informs us about those things which have been freely given to us by God. Beloved, don’t toy with your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Jesus said it is to your advantage that I go, because if I don’t, you won’t have the Helper. Therefore you need the Helper, He gives you the edge over everyone else, He is available to tell you how to go about your business, your job, your family, your finances, your Christian life, He is there to help you be the best you can be in all spheres of endeavor. He was sent into the world to help you, to teach you, to counsel you, that is His assignment.

 

The help of the Holy Spirit is endless, but how many of us are taking advantage of our helper? How many of us truly take out time to fellowship with the Holy Spirit? Have you asked Him about how to go about that contract, interview? Have you asked Him to reveal the scriptures to you? When we ignore the person of the Holy Spirit, its like having a flash light in a dark room, but refusing to turn on the flash light, choosing instead to roam around in the dark. I urge you today to take out time to fellowship with the Holy Spirit, leverage on your advantage and change your world.

 

I declare to you that men will see you and marvel at the manifestation of God in your life. Receive an answer to everything that has been hitherto difficult for you. No more struggle, no more molestation, its a new season for you. I bless you in Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

Maranatha!

 

In His Royal Service, 

Dr. Mike Okonkwo

The Presiding Bishop