Topic: YOUR PLACE OF CONDEMNATION IS YOUR RISING POINT
Text: Philippians 2:6-11 (NIV)
6. Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his advantage;
7. rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
8. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross!
9. Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.
10. that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11. and every tongue acknowledges that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
INTRODUCTION
Everyone with a great destiny, mission and vision to be fulfilled tends to face opposition and condemnation.
Throughout history and in the Bible, people that made a remarkable impact faced condemnation from their family, friends, community, and even their home country. Our Lord Jesus Christ experienced similar rejection and condemnation from His people.
Jesus Christ was on the mission of redeeming man from the eternal condemnation orchestrated by the Devil to separate man from the original plan of God for man. This is the central point of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.
Devil tried every means to stop Jesus from not fulfilling this purpose, but he failed and Jesus Christ is exalted above every power on earth and in heaven.
You also will rise from your point of condemnation to new glory in Jesus’ name.
We shall consider some points that would encourage you to strive ahead even amidst condemnation.
• BE STEADFAST IN GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU
• HUMBLE YOURSELF
• SURRENDER TO THE WILL OF
GOD.
1. BE STEADFAST IN GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU
In Philippians 2:6, it was recorded of Jesus Christ that He did not take advantage of His position to confront His enemies.
Many people couldn’t hold on to God’s plan for their lives because of the humiliation and molestations coming from people around them.
There is no way you can escape the opposition from people if you will rise to stardom.
I want to encourage you to be steadfast in the plan of God for you, try to pray, and communicate with the right people that will embrace your mission.
2. HUMBLE YOURSELF
In verse 7, it was said of Jesus Christ that He made Himself nothing and took every nature of a slave.
The scripture says, “Pride goes before destruction…” Some people got lost to the hands of the enemies because of pride.
An egoistic attitude promotes selfishness and the result is humiliation. No matter how sure you are about the plan of God for your life and the opportunities that surround you, the possibility to accomplish the plan of God for your life is hinged on your humility.
Your humility will foster your victory over your enemy.
3. SURRENDER TO THE WILL OF
GOD.
God’s plan for every individual is embedded in His will.
Jesus Christ, while praying on the mount of Gethsemane, surrendered to the will of God.
He prayed to the Father, “If you are willing, let this cup pass over me. Yet not my will, but Thine be done” (Luke 22:41).
The fact is that, it is not always easy to give way to the will of God, but if the will of God is given a chance, the result is always pleasant.
Many people would have succeeded in rising at the point of condemnation, but they find it difficult to surrender to the will of God.
In Philippians 2:10-11, Jesus allowed the will of God, the Father, and He was raised above every human authority and power.
No matter what you are facing right now that seems you are being condemned to nothing and it has made you so depressed, just submit to the will of God and let Him have His way in your life, it’s going to be your turn to be celebrated.
Conclusion:
The particular spot where David was condemned was his rising point. The prison where Joseph was condemned was his lifting point. Esther was a slave and served in the palace together with her uncle, that same place became her rising point. And finally, the cross where Jesus Christ was hung and died became His point of elevation.
The cross is where Jesus Christ settled your case. He said, “It is finished!” I can see you rising from the place of condemnation to the point of celebration. Those who condemn you now will congratulate you!
However, you need Jesus Christ in your life as your Lord and Savior.
Let’s Us Pray:
1. Lord Jesus, I thank You for Your plans for me.
2. Lord, I’m sorry for my wrong attitudes toward Your plans for me.
3. Lord, have mercy on me.
4. My Father and my Lord, lift me beyond limitations.
5. Lord, lift the embargo that has been placed over my life to truncate my lifting.
6. I shall rise to a new glory in Jesus’ name.
7. Every satanic arrow to cage my life on a spot shall cash fire in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen!
John Aderogba for ROPMi.