GOING HIGHER – PART 6: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE – SPECIAL RCCG ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICE, 24TH JANUARY, 2021

SPECIAL RCCG ONLINE SUNDAY SERVICE

TOPIC: GOING HIGHER – PART 6

MINISTERING: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE

DATE: 24TH JANUARY, 2021

BIBLE TEXT: 1 KINGS 17:1-2

Let us pray!

SONG:

We bless You Lord
We bless You Lord
We bless You, Jehovah Almighty;
We bless You Lord
We bless You Lord
We bless You, Jehovah Almighty.

Repeated!

OPENING PRAYER

King of Glory, we love You! We bless Your Holy Name.

We will always be Grateful to You for everything You did for us in the Past Year.

And Thank You again and again in advance, for what You will do for us in the New Year; so we will keep on saying: ‘Father, may Your Name be Glorified’.

And Father, we are Praying that as we Proceed again with our Study of Your Word; the Power that is in Your Word will Perform Miracles, Signs and Wonders in all our lives.

Thank You my Father and my God.

For in Jesus’ Mighty Name we have Prayed – Amen!

Well, let someone shout Hallelujah – Hallelujah!

We want to continue with our Series “GOING HIGHER” – And today, we will be looking at: GOING HIGHER – PART 6.

Our Text (as you know) is 1 Kings 17:1.

We have been dealing with Verse 1, but today we will Proceed to Verse 2. But we will read Verse 1 along, so that you will see the connection.

1 Kings 17:1-2:

1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the Inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.

2 And the Word of the Lord came unto him (him there means Elijah), saying,

… The word of the Lord came unto ELIJAH.

1. The First (1st) thing we want to learn here is that: THE WORD OF THE LORD IS A TRAVELLER.
2. The Word of the Lord is Powerful, very Quick, very Sharp.

According to Hebrews 4:12 which says:

“For the Word of God is quick, and Powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

As a matter of fact, according to the Lord Jesus Christ Himself,
John 6:63, He says that: The Word He speaks to us they are Spirit and they are Life.

3. The Word of the Lord is very EFFECTIVE.

Isaiah 55:10, the Almighty God says: “So shall my Word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I Please, and it shall Prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”

Very, very Effective! The Word of God doesn’t fail.

4. The Word of the Lord is very DEPENDABLE.

Psalms 118:89 says: “For ever, O Lord, thy Word is settled in Heaven.”

It’s very Dependable! It doesn’t change.

It’s not the word of some men: the Word of God is DEPENDABLE.

So the Word of the Lord is a TRAVELLER – It travels and when it arrives:

I. It can HEAL and it can DELIVER.

Psalms 107:20 says: “He sent His Words, and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.”

So, if you are going Higher, definitely, you need that the Word of the Lord will come to you FREQUENTLY.

1. And one of the things it would do is: It will give you HEALING.

You can’t climb when you are sick, so you need the Word of the Lord (Regularly) to keep you Healthy, Whole.

So you can enjoy Divine Health, and then climbing becomes EASY.

2. Now, you need the Word of the Lord, Particularly, when you don’t know what to do next.*

Elijah has come to the Palace, and delivered the Message of the Lord.

Now the question is: WHAT NEXT?

In the journey of life,as you climb Higher and Higher, you will come to a moment when you have to take a decision.

And many at times, you don’t even know where to turn, what to do next – What do I do next?

In Isaiah 30:21, the Bible says: You will hear a word behind you saying: this is where you should turn. And whether you should turn to the left or right.

So, I am Praying for everyone of you hearing the word of God today or reading on the Label of DMC:

I. First and foremost, I Pray that Word will bring you Healing – Amen

II. I Pray that it will set you free from any yoke that is holding you Captive – Amen.

III. And I am Praying that same Word will tell you what Next to do – Amen.

3. You need to hear the Word of God REGULARLY.*

The Word needs to come to you regularly because:

The moment you begin to RISE, you will attract ATTENTION.

And quite the attentions you would attract would not be friendly ones!

The moment your star begin to RISE, get ready for OPPOSITIONS.

In Genesis 37, Joseph had no Problems until he began to dream of Great Things and he shared the dreams!

And the Bible says: From that moment onwards, the brothers hated him!

According to Matthew 10:36, many of the enemies that would come against you once your star begin to rise, would be members of your family.

The Lord Himself said: “A man’s foes shall be they of his own household”.

As long as you are living on ‘Uncle hands me Down;’ as long as you are at the receiving end, no Problem!

But the moment they begin to see you Rise, the moment things begin to get better and better for you; Oh, Oppositions will come!

For example, if you read 1 Samuel 17:17-37 – You will discovered that in the case of David; the moment he was anointed King in the midst of his Brethren, opposition came!

… Opposition came from within, opposition came from without.

If you read that Passage very well, you will discovered that when David arrived at the Battle Front, and heard Goliath threatening the People of God.

And he had the audacity to ask the People around: “What would be my reward if I kill this man?”

The first fellow to attack him.was his eldest brother: ‘What are you doing here? Stupid boy! Arrogant Boy, get back to the Farm.”

The eldest brother discovered, when it was time to choose a King, God didn’t choose him!

And he couldn’t hide his opposition; he couldn’t hide his anger.

He said, hey! You are here again? We thought that after they anointed you, you went back to look after the sheep? What are you doing here? Another Promotion?

And then of course you read David himself saying to King Saul: “A lion had come before, I Killed it. A bear came, I killed it! This Goliath is just going to be like one of the Oppositions!

You need the Word of God when your Star begins to RISE;

Because of your Star in Particular, you will need God’s direction on how to deal with these Oppositions.

Because when you read 2 Samuel 5:17-25 (which we discussed in one of our Open Heavens Devotional in the Past Year); the Bible tells us that as soon as the Philistines heard that David has been anointed King in Israel, they decided to set up an Army and fight him.

As one of my children Pointed out in that our Morning Devotion when we were discussing; he said it is this same Philistines who were Protecting David from King Saul – He was living with them.

But as soon as King Saul died and David became King in his stead; Oh, all the so called friends became enemies.

And you better become ready for that! Because there are bound to be some People who are happy to have you on the Ground.

Now as you begin to Rise – And you are going to Rise, in Jesus’ Name – Amen!

… Some of them would gang up against you!

Now, in that same Passage, DAVID ASKED GOD FOR HELP and the Word of God came to him!

The first time the Philistines ganged up against him, God said: “Attack them Frontally.”

But the second time they ganged up against him, God said: “No, not a Frontal attack this time; you have to go from Behind them.”

4. Not only that; you need the Word of God when you suddenly run to a ROADBLOCK.

Because in your journey to Higher Grounds, there are bound to be one or two Roadblocks.

And in the Process, you might discovered that the enemies are closing in.

It might appeared to you as if you are about to loose what you have already gained.

In Exodus 14:1-31 (the whole Chapter) – The Children of Israel have just gained their Independence. They were on their Way to the Promised Land.

And all of a sudden, here comes the Red Sea, blocking the way. And when they looked back, here comes Pharaoh with his Army – About to bring them into bondage or kill them where they were!

Once your Star begin to Rise; you will run into Oppositions – The kind that may want to cause you to loose what you have gained thus far.

Some of you would Probably remembered that when we began the Holy Service here at Redemption Camp; it wasn’t long before we attracted the attention, even of the Federal Government of that time!

When all of a sudden, the Federal Minister of Works (or something) suddenly made an Announcement that he was going to close down Redemption Camp.

We were still very little! Well, we are still little; but by the Grace of God we are going to be bigger still – Amen!

And the Federal Minister of Works came with the entire Television Crew of NTA. They came to the Camp here, with the intention of Announcing to us that we would not hold any Meeting here again.

But Thank God, the Word of the Lord came and the matter was resolved!

There will always be Oppositions the moment your Star begins to Rise.

That’s why you must keep your ears open so that you can hear from God: ‘What Do I do Now?’

5. And then, You need to hear the Word of God LOUD AND CLEAR when it appears as if your Progress has come to an abrupt Stop.

You have started, you are making Progress. But all of a sudden it looks as if you aren’t moving forward anymore! But then you need to hear from God: What do I do now?

For Example; in Joshua 5:10-15 – The Bible says Joshua was standing by the Wall of Jericho. The Children of Israel were on their Way to the Promised Land.

Now, here comes the Wall of Jericho!

And they needed to move forward. And there is a little bit of Problems here, Because the Bible stated clearly: ‘Manna had STOPPED falling.”

So, they needed to Move. But here is the Wall, blocking their Way.

Thank God the Word of the Lord came – God Himself came down.

And if you read Joshua 6:1-27, God gave Specific Instructions to Joshua: You want to overcome this Obstacles?

This is what you must do – Get your People together, walk round the Wall for six (6) days. On the seventh (7th) day, walk round seven (7) times. Then Shout!

There is no way Joshua would have thought of that Method of dealing with the Wall of Jericho!

Nobody fights a War by walking round the enemies’ camp (with your mouth shut). Walking dumb for six (6) days. And then seven (7) times on the seventh (7th) day!

I’m sure the People on the Wall would Probably be looking at these People and say: What’s wrong with them? Are they Paralyzed by Fear or what?

But when they did (of course) what the Word of God told them to do; you know the rest of the Story – They shouted the seventh (7th) Time on the seventh (7th) Day, and the Wall came down Flat!

Has your Progress been Stopped? I Pray that the Word of God will come to you now, and will tell you when to Shout – so that as you shout; the Wall of Jericho Blocking your Way would come down Flat, in Jesus’ Name – Amen.

6. You need the Word of God when the issue now is not even a Roadblock, or something is stopping you from marching on; but, there is someone INSIDE your camp that is SABOTAGING your efforts.

Someone you don’t know, that is steadily, causing Problem for you so that your Progress can come to a complete STAND STILL.

Example you find in Joshua Chapter 7 and 8 – Joshua and the Children of Israel have just won a great Victory over the Wall of Jericho. And then they had one little Project (as you could call it).

A little Town called Ai that they thought: “This one will be an easy walkover.”

And what was it they discovered? – Oh, Mighty Defeat!

And Joshua fell on his face and said: “Lord, what do I do now?” How can this Possibly be happening? You Promised me at the beginning: “Everywhere the sole of my feet have trod, you have given to me!” But now, I’m in trouble.

And the Word of the Lord came to him!

I Pray for those of you whose Projects have been Stagnated over the years; in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, you will hear a Word today that will show you where the Problems lies – Amen.

Then he discovered that there was somebody WITHIN, who was causing the Problem – One fellow called Achan.

And God told Joshua: get rid of this fellow, and your Progress will continue. You know the story!

Just read Joshua Chapter 7 and 8 and you will find that at the end of the day, Joshua was able to take over the City of Ai and Progress continued.

When we had the first Congress “LEKKI ’98” God sent Help all over! People were Practically falling over one another to contribute to the Success of the Program.

… And I mean, things went very well.

So, with that boldness, we approached Congress ’99 – Not at Lekki but here at the Redemption Camp. And I just discovered, everybody who made a Pledge refused to Pay.

… Well, almost all.

“What’s going on Lord?” I’m sure You want me to continue. You don’t want it to be just once. Why is it that money is not coming in?

And You know Lord, that every Naira you Provided in the Past Congress, was judiciously used. What was left over, is what we are using here now to clear the Ground for the next Congress.

What have I done wrong, that I’m facing total defeat now? Because money wasn’t coming in at all.

And then God SPOKE, and said: “Some People are stealing your seed that you are sowing; they did not allow any of it to reach the ground.” – HOW?

Anyway, I will cut a long story short: I made enquires, I discovered those who were the Thieves, I got rid of the Thieves.

And as soon as I got rid of the Thieves money began to flow again! And I was able to do – Not only Congress ’99; Congress 2000, Congress 2001. And the Congress is still going on!

I Pray for everyone of you: Every Plant God has not Planted in your Home, in your Business, in your Churches; the Almighty God Himself will UPROOT; He will REVEAL (and Judge), in Jesus’Name – Amen!

7. Now, you need to HEAR from God when it appears as if each time you are at the edge of a Major Breakthrough, something happens – that makes you walk round in Circles.

Then you need the Word of God!

And some of you know what I’m talking about.

You have the Breakthrough almost within your grasp; and then it will slip and then you go back to a Ground Zero.

Something has to happen; you need to hear the Word of God.

For Example, in John 5:2-9, the Bible tells us about that man who had been by the Pool of Bethesda for Thirty eight (38) years.

Every Year, just before he could jump into the Pool; after the Angel has stirred the Pool; somebody got in before him! And he would go back from where he started from Year after Year, after Year!

At the beginning of every Year, when they say: ‘Happy New Year,’ he would say: “Okay, this is going to be my Year.”

And then the Year ends, and nothing would happen – Failure upon Failure!

In the Name of the Almighty God that I serve: This Particular Year will be a Happy One for you – Amen.

That which you have been Hoping for, you will get it this Year – Amen.

Because this man, all of a sudden discovered, while he was lying down there; not knowing what would happen again this Year.

The Word Himself (That is the Lord Jesus Christ) came, Paid him a visit and said: Alright, will you like to get whole?

He said, I have been here for thirty eight (38) Years.

God said: Well, don’t let us talk about History now: – “Just get up and go!”

In the Name that is above every other names: I am issuing a Decree a on behalf of my Father – I’m saying to all of you who have been going round in Circles, ‘GET UP and go to HIGHER GROUNDS’ – Amen!

8. And then, you need to hear the Word of God when everyone is determined to hold you down.

When Everyone – And I mean Everyone: Family members, People you don’t even know. All of them seems to gang up together to make sure that you are not going to make Progress.

… At that stage, you need to HEAR THE WORD.

A Good illustration would be found in Mark 10:46-52 – That is the story of Bartimaeus.

I know some People still call him – ‘Blind Bartimaeus.’

But he wasn’t blind anymore!

When this man heard that Jesus was Passing by, and he felt that at long last, my Year has come. And he began to cry to Jesus for Help.

Everyone around told him to shut up!

They told him: Who are you? Who told you that you can ever go beyond the level of a Beggar?

… Shut your mouth!

But Thank God he kept on crying, until the Almighty God sent a Word to him and said: Hey, go and bring him!

And from that day onwards, he kept on going steadily Upward.

I Pray that the Almighty God will send a Word to you today – Amen; and PULL you OUT of all those forces trying to hold you down, in Jesus’ Name – Amen.

Conclusion: When am I going to hear the Word of God?

WHEN WILL THE WORD COME TO ME?

1. Well, if you are a child of God, the Word has already come – He has Spoken through me to you today.

He said in His Words: “That I will Decree a thing, it will be Established unto me”.

I have Decreed that your Progress will no longer be hindered – Amen.

ALTAR CALL

If you are not yet a child of God, the Word has come to you too long ago.

You know, in Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus Christ has said to you: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

… COME UNTO ME!

That is an Invitation to HIGHER GROUNDS.

COME! – Surrender your life to Jesus Christ; let Him hold you by your hand and begin to lift you Higher.

So, the choice is yours: Will you respond to His Invitation or will you not?

If you want to respond to His Invitation, wherever you are reading this Message now on the Label of DMC; bow your head and call on Him.

And say: Lord; here I come! I surrender my life to You. Please, save my Soul, forgive all my sins and I will serve You for the rest of my life.

Please Lord, receive me today and I will be Yours for the rest of my life.

Talk to Him, and I will join my Faith with yours and Pray for your Salvation even right now!

… Thank You FATHER!

PRAYER FOR SALVATION AND CLOSING PRAYER

My Father and my God, I want to bless Your Holy Name.

I want to give You all Glory and Honour for Your Words that has gone forth again today.

And I want to Thank You because I know there is enough Power in Your Words: not just to heal, not just to deliver but also to Save.

As many that have decided to surrender their lives to You today, Lord, Please, receive them, have Mercy on them, forgive all their sins Lord, save their Souls and receive them into the Family of God.

And I Pray that from now on, they will constantly be hearing Your Words and Your Words will be Performing Miracles in their lives.

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we have Prayed – Amen!

Please the Lord – Hallelujah!

Now, those of you who have surrendered your lives to Jesus Christ, Please, get in contact with me as soon as Possible, and I Promise you I will be Praying for you!

And in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, you will be going steadily Upwards from now on – Amen.

I would advise you to look for a Redeemed Christian Church of God near you. Go there, talk to the Pastor. He will tell you more about what you need to do, so that you will begin to go Upward steadily.

… Because you need to be hearing the Words of God constantly.

As for those of you who are already Children of God, Pray to Him, Cry unto Him today: That from this moment onwards, the Words of God will be coming to you STEADILY.

That whenever you find yourself being hindered from climbing – Pray that God Himself will SPEAK to you and set you going Higher and Higher everyday.

And so shall it be in Jesus’ Name – Amen!

Praise God – HALLELUJAH!

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