Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep my covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people for all the earth is mine. Exodus 19 vs 5.
”To be a special treasure to God above all people” is to be adorned with towers/houses of rubies, gates of sparkling jewels, and walls of precious, delightful stones ( Isa 54 vs 12) (paraphrased). That is living a life that is packed with beauty, value and divine favour. Glory to God!!!!……. Alleluia!. Who on earth won’t want a blessed life like that?
But unlocking this status requires commitment. It means setting oneself apart for a higher purpose. A lot of people ghost God when they feel a pull toward faith because they think a spiritual life is boring or kills all the fun. But they are missing out. The pure joy you get from the Holy Spirit completely outclasses any temporary high this world can offer. Just like every kid secretly wants to be the favorite or stay on their parents’ good side, we all have a built-in desire to be chosen and valued by God.
I recall some years back when my parents got an invitation through my dad’s best friend to have dinner with him and the President of the country. Planning commenced immediately the invitation got to our knowledge. And we all stuck to the TV to watch the glimpse of the event. I remember my mum made new clothes with matching shoes and bag. I stayed up late to ask what type of food they had and how the whole event went; the conversation lasted for weeks and some months within the family. What amused me the most was the energy and preparation that went into meeting an earthly leader.
Yet, the God of all nations is constantly inviting us to be a special treasure unto Him. While some of us miss out His various signals, some ignore His nudge to come closer. To show up for God, we need that same level of intentional preparation so we don’t miss the moment.
Here is how you prepare
1) Cleanliness. And the Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and have them wash their clothes (paraphrased). Are you clean in and out? Coming clean before God as a believer/unbeliever is tp drop the baggage, confess any hidden wrongs or grudges, and let Christ renew your heart.
2) Set Boundaries: Take time to fast from distractions, including pausing “for a while” intimacy for married couples or practicing total abstinence for singles, to focus fully on God.
3) Stay Coachable: Obedience to every instruction given and follow through on them.
4) Intercession for others: as believers, we are meant to intercede for others, share God’s love and live a life of service.
Make the choice to be a special treasure today!
The Starting Point (SALVATION PRAYER):
If you’ve never accepted Jesus into your life, please say this prayer:
Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus, your word says whoever calls on the name of the Lord and confesses Jesus as his Lord and believes in his heart that He was raised from the dead will be saved. (Roms 10 vs 9-13). I call on your name Jesus and I confess you as my Lord I believe that you were raised from the dead to pay for my sins and I thank you for doing that for me. Now I know I’m saved in Jesus name amen)
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
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