HGS JULY 2018 – STRONGER THAN YOUR ENEMIES – PART 7 (PERMANENT ALL ROUND VICTORY)

TALK 1:  PASTOR (MRS) WONUOLA ADETAYO

(WIFE, PICP LP 43)

DATE: 6TH JULY, 2018.

Let somebody shout a thunderous Hallelujah!

If you are happy to be in the Presence of the Lord at the beginning of the 2nd Half of the year; I want you to lift up your voices and shout Hallelujah!

SONG:

Our Father in Heaven
We Glorify your Holy Name
We bow down before you

OPENING PRAYER: Our beloveth Redeemer, we bow down before you. You alone at worthy to receive all Glory and Adorations. We thank you Father for all the Miracles of the past Holy Ghost Services. We thank you Lord for that which you are about to do in all of our lives. We thank you Heavenly Father because you will save souls, deliver the oppressed, you will heal the sick and you will not permit anyone to leave here without your Mercy. Daddy please accept our Thanks and Praises in the Name of Jesus.

We celebrate you in the life of our mummy, we celebrate you in the life of our daddy. Father, tonight do that which you alone can do in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Thank you Father; in Jesus Mighty Name we have prayed.

… Praise the Lord; Praise the Living Jesus!

I want to start by paying my deepest thanks to daddy GO for the honour and privilege to stand on this exalted altar. I stand upon your Grace daddy with a deep sense of gratitude. And mummy, we your children in all Nations salute you as you join the Septuagenarian group. Mummy, may the Lord bless you in Jesus Name.

BIBLE TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:57

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Brethren, having Permanent All Round Victory is important to every Believer because life is a continuous battle. We are told in 1 Peter 5:8 that the enemies will not leave you alone even if you choose not to fight. Hence, the bible reminds us to be sober and vigilant because our adversary like a roaring lion walketh about seeking who he may devour.

The devil’s mission is to take you down. For this reason Apostle Paul reminded us to be thankful to God because Permanent All Round Victory has been purchased for every Christian by our Lord Jesus Christ

Tonight, we will seek to answer three (3) questions:

1. How does Permanent All Round Victory compare with Temporary and Partial Victory.

2. Why do Believers experience Temporary and Partial Victory.

3. How do we position ourselves for Permanent All Round Victory.

QUESTION NO 1: How does Permanent All Round Victory compare with Temporary and Partial Victory.

1. We discovered that Partial Victory can be Victory mixed with defeat or joy mixed with sorrow.

We have an example in David’s defeat of Absalom. He regained his throne which is a Victory, however the Victory was partial because he regained his throne at all cost.

2 Samuel 19:2 – And the Victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the King was grieved for his son.

I pray for you that your joy will never be mixed with sorrow in Jesus Name.

2. Victory can be partial if experienced in one aspect of life and not in another.

We have an example in Naaman, the Syrian Army Captain. He has many victories in terms of his position/status/power but he suffered Permanent defeat because of the defeat of leprosy which is a shameful and an incurable ailment.

2 Kings 5:1 – Now Naaman, captain of the host of the King of Syria was a great man with his master and honourable because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour but he was a leper.

Brethren, I pray for you today that everything representing a “But” in your life shall be history today in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

3. We discovered that Victory can be Temporary if we experienced it in one Season of our life and not in the other Season.

Some people in the early stages of their life; we find them doing pretty very well but at the latter part, we cannot find them again. We cannot even discovered where they are – Why? Because their heads are buried in shame.

For example in Queen Vashti, she experienced Victory in the initial stage of her life until her shameful dethronement in Esther 1: 9 and 19.

Brethren, I pray for you ma and sir wherever they are holding a meeting to dethrone you from your rightful position that you laboured for years; I pray that the thunder of God will strike your detractors in the Mighty Name of Jesus. I pray that Mercy will speak for you in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

So then what is Permanent All Round Victory?

It is a lasting, enduring, irreversible, comprehensive and successful ending of life struggles.

We have the experience of some people who experienced it – Elijah, Elisha, Esther etc. in the bible and those living now who are having Permanent Victory that is All encompassing.

God has made adequate provisions for Comprehensive, All Round Victory for all His children in every critical dimension of our life – Physical, Spiritual, Material, Marital, Mental, Emotional.

I have mentioned all these because in any aspect of these areas where you have suffered defeat tonight, God will put an end to that defeat and He will turn all your defeats to Permanent and All-encompassing Victory in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

QUESTION NO 2: How do Believers experience Temporary and Partial Victory.

We have examples in the bible:

1. Carelessness and Distraction can be one of the pitfalls that cause believers to experience partial Victory.

We discovered that David was careless in Parenting. He was around when Absalom raped Temar and he did nothing. Absalom decided to destroy Ammon, he did nothing. He later left there and started plotting coup, he did nothing. So we discovered that David has a Partial Victory because of carelessness and distraction.

Another person that was distracted was Lot’s wife. A major Victory was done when God sent His angel to rescue this beautiful family from destruction only for her to disobey one instruction that was given – Do not look back.

I don’t know what got into Lot’s wife mind, she looked back and that Victory became shortlived.

I pray for you my brother and sister, your Victory will be Permanent in the Name of Jesus.

If you have been suffering from carelessness tonight the Almighty God will cause you to be careful in Jesus Name.

1 Peter 5:8 says: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.

2. Disobedience and Ingratitude.

We find this in the life of Samson. He never showed gratitude to God for once for all his Victories – he bragged: I will get myself together again and I will destroy the gate.

He made boast, he was disobedient to his parents and he was disobedient to the laws of God. When he was told you cannot do it, he will say mama this is what I want to do.

Jeremiah 18:10 says: If I do evil in my sight that it obey not my voice then I will repent of the good wherewith I said I would benefit them.

Your Victory will not be shortlived in the Name of Jesus.

Your Victory will be Partial unless you acknowledged the One who gives you the Victory and Honour Him by living a Pleasing Life.

3. Worldly Affections, Lust and Compromises.

We find compromise in the life of Sarah. God had told her that you will have a son but she wanted to help God because she was weary of her barrenness. That error the world has not recovered from it till today. Although God reorganized her family but she still ended up with Partial Victory.

I pray for you my brother and sister who are trusting God for the fruit of the womb; please don’t compromise but look unto Jesus.

Are you trusting Him for a Partner – the bone of your bone and the flesh of your flesh? Don’t compromise.

Tonight God will grant you Permanent and All-encompassing Victory in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

QUESTION NO 3: How do we position ourselves for Permanent All Round Victory.

The journey of Permanent and Comprehensive Victory; how then do we position ourselves.

There are several notable characters that made this journey successfully. Elijah and Elisha are examples. Joseph initially suffered but once he got on the right track he had Permanent and All-encompassing Victory. Jacob went in the wrong direction initially until God took hold of him but with Mercy he got Permanent Victory.

But tonight, we want to focus on Esther. Let us look at the route of Esther. What are the Principles that we can learn from Esther to position ourselves for Permanent All Round Victory.

Esther went from grass to Grace; from temporary poverty to Permanent Prominence; from temporary servanthood to Permanent Rulership.

There are five (5) Key Principles that we can learnt from how Esther positioned herself to her journey to Permanent Victory:

1. Principle of Accountability.

Esther was accountable to her Uncle and her mentor. Elisha was accountable to Elijah.

My brother and sister who are you accountable to?

God cannot grant Permanent Victory to someone who is too big, proud and arrogant to be corrected. Even as Queen, Esther remained accountable to her Uncle. She did not brag at her Uncle when her Uncle told her if you don’t do this thing this is what will happen to you. She said: Yes sir, I will get away from my fear; this is what I will do.

So we need to position ourselves for Permanent Victory by being accountable to a Senior – someone who can call you to order and someone who can tell you that you cannot go that way.

… If you do that, Permanent and All-encompassing Victory is on your way!

2. Principle of Obedience.

On her journey, she was obedient. Esther obeyed her Uncle to the lettered. When her Uncle told her Esther don’t tell anyone who you are; Esther obeyed to the lettered and even to when her Uncle came back after she was Queen.

Esther remained Totally Submissive even to the law of the Country because when the King said that no one should come to him, she did not say am the wife of the King to disobey it. She was submissive and obedient.

The bible recorded in 1 Samuel 15:22(b) – Behold to obey is better than sacrifice.

This Principle gave her Victory in the selection process for the Queen and gave her Permanent Victory in the war against the Jews.

I pray for you my sister and brother in the Mighty Name of Jesus; the Grace to be obedient to the lettered God will give us all even as we position ourselves for Permanent Victory tonight in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

3. Principle of Selflessness.

Selflessness positions you for Permanent Victory.

How you may want to say?

Because you see when God knows that when you receive Permanent Victory multitude of people will be beneficiary then He has Good reason to give you Permanent Victory.

Esther was not selfish to think of what she can benefit from being a Queen. She focused on her mission in office and not her personal benefits. She was keen on helping her generation. No wonder, God made her Victory to be Permanent.

John 12:25 says that he that loveth his life shall lose it and that hated his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.

4. Principle of Courage.

You need courage and to be courageous to enjoy Permanent Victory.

Esther was courageous.

Courage is not the absence of fear but the ability to take actions even in the midst of fear.

So it is not that Esther was not afraid but did not allow the fear to hold her down. She trusted in her God.

Esther was courageous enough to approach the King even at the risk of her life and so there was no way that God will not sustained her Victory.

The bible says in 2 Chronicles 32:7 – Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the King of Assyria nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him.

Brethren, anytime that you are afraid, remind yourself that the God that is within you is more than those that are against me.

I pray that as we position ourselves courageously; Permanent and All-encompassing Victory shall be ours today in Jesus Name.

5. Principle of Fellowship.

Esther availed herself of the Power of Fellowship. She knew that two (2) are better than one. She was not a lone ranger. She engages her maidens in securing Permanent Victory. God will not deny so many women wailing and calling Him for Help.

The bible says in Ecclesiastics 4:9; that two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labour.

So the next time that you want to get ready for Permanent, All Round encompassing Victory; get other people along with you. Don’t be a lone ranger. Get the people that will encourage, support and back you up.

… The Almighty God will answer you by fire in Jesus Name!

Just before we close; I want you to know that Joseph was also a good example.

Joseph route from the pit to prison, from prison to palace, from slavery to rulership, from ignominy to celebrity.

What are the Key Principles in the case of Joseph?

1. Service Orientation is very important.

Everywhere Joseph found himself, he served the others. From Portiphar’s house to the prison; Joseph kept on serving.

The bible says in Galatians 5:13 – For brethren ye have been called unto liberty, only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh but by love serve one another.

Whoever is serving others the Almighty God cannot deprive such of Permanent and Total Victory.

2. Joseph has a Zero Tolerance for Compromises.

Joseph like Daniel never compromised his Kingdom Values for Temporary Victory.

Some people lose Permanent Victory because of temporary pleasures. Others lose greatness for greediness like Gehazi. But Joseph bluntly refused to commit sin with Portiphar’s wife even in the face of massive temptations.

3. Forgiving and Merciful Heart.

Joseph was gracious in Victory. He was never embittered against his brothers for their wicked acts on him. He understood that bitterness will make his Victory shortlived. He voluntarily and totally forgive them.

Hebrews 8:12 says: For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

No wonder God determined that these are the kind of people that will have Permanent, All-encompassing Victory.

Brethren, as we conclude; Permanent Victory is an All-encompassing successful ending to life struggles.

Whatever route that you choose to undertake – whether you choose to go by Esther’s route or Joseph’s route; Permanent Victory is obtained from only one Person.

The bible says in Malachi 3:6 that: For I am the LORD I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

When He opens your door of Victory; brethren no one can shut it – Revelations 3:7.

Joseph was connected to Him. Esther knew her God; Elijah, Elisha, Deborah and even Daniel were all connected to God. Our daddy and mummy GO are also connected to God – they are living a life that is pleasing to God with great Service to mankind.

For you to have Permanent Victory, the One that owned Permanent Victory must be your ally. He must live inside of you.

Jesus Christ is the only HOPE of Permanent, All Round Victory.

If you are yet to be connected to Jesus, please give your life to Jesus when our daddy makes the altar call tonight.

And brethren, if you are a Believer and you are experiencing Partial or Temporary Victory in your life; God is here tonight to take you on a journey to Permanent and All-encompassing Victory as you make up your mind to please Him, living a life of purity, zero tolerance to compromise, obedience to authority, selflessness – all these will lead you to Permanent Victory.

PRAYERS:

1. Say Father, I bless your Name and thank you that I am here tonight. Thank you Father for every error of the past; failure of the past which you will correct. Thank you that your Mercy is available tonight. Please settle all our cases – everyone experiencing partial and temporary Victory tonight; All Round Victory shall be our portion in Jesus Name.

2. Please hold hands with your neighbour and pray thus: Father in the Mighty Name of Jesus; I pray for my neighbours that every defeat that my neighbour suffered, let them come to an end tonight. Give my neighbour All Round Victory, Comprehensive Victory and Permanent Victory in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

… Let someone shout a thunderous Hallelujah!!!

Thank you so much for reading.

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MOSES DURODOLA
RCCG, JESUS SANCTUARY
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