Isaiah 52:9 – ‘Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LORD hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem.’
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Alexander Maclaren knew from his youth that he was called to preach and never considered any other vocation. He preached his first sermon at the age of 17. His potentials were so evident that even before his graduation from Bible School, he was invited to Portland Chapel in Southampton to pastor and revive a fledging congregation. The Church originally seated 800 people, but by the time Maclaren got there, only 20 people were coming to the services. Maclaren labored there in obscurity for twelve years, but he used those years of struggle as preparation for greater ministry. Rising at dawn, he would study for many hours, patiently meditating on each passage of Scripture while praying and communing with God.
As a result of this, the small Church began to grow and increase in population and prospered greatly. From there Alexander Maclaren was called to be minister at Union Chapel in Manchester. There also the church prospered and a new building had to be erected to seat thousands of people. As his renown of being an impactful preacher spread, he was twice elected President of the Baptist Union and was the first president of the Baptist World Alliance. For sixty-five years he was entirely devoted to his calling and is today celebrated as the “the prince of expository preachers.”
Spiritual preparation is a fundamental key to our breakthroughs and success in life. The depths of our preparation will determine the heights of our manifestation. Having come into a new year, we need to spiritually prepare to be able to scale to great heights. With the rapidly changing scenario in the world today, no expert or analytical data can give a clear prediction of what this year holds. Only God knows what is ahead. Therefore we must seek His face to get a clear direction for our lives.
These beginning days of the year is a good time for a personal retreat, where you get away from distractions to hear God clearly. When you meditate upon Scriptures and spend enough time in prayers, you will certainly sense the direction God is leading you.
This is one year we really need divine direction and guidance. It is a time to really get close to God and carefully follow His plan.
In these last days, while there may be gross darkness in the world, it is God’s plan for His glory to be seen upon us. At this time, God is raising an army of believers who will command influence and dominate the world. Each of us has a place in this great army. Though it may seem you are in obscurity now, there is a divine plan for your breaking forth into higher realms. In the place of pain and sorrow, it is time to break forth into joy and singing. [Isaiah 52:9].
For every committed believer there is coming a supernatural turnaround this year. Our choice for dedication today will guarantee our celebration and elevation. Let us therefore become adequately prepared to follow God’s plans so as to break forth into the glorious new heights He has preordained for us.
PRAYER; Father I receive the grace today to set myself apart to seek Your face and hear clear directions from You. Thank You for preparing me to scale great heights this year in Jesus Name.
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The study of The Word will keep shame and disgrace far from you. WORDBITE 222.
Shalom!
GOODHEART EKWUEME
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