MAXIMIZING THE ISOLATION

MAXIMIZING THE ISOLATION (PART1)

The year 2020 started with high hopes and expectations for many. It was the birth of a new decade and the golden year of the 21st century. Nobody envisaged the present pandemic and it's resultant effect in the society. In a bid to mitigate the spread, experts advised a strategy called "Isolation". This has forced many to stay indoors and away from other people. Man that was originally designed to interact and associate found himself separated and isolated. 

In the midst of all the panic and confusion that surrounds the season, God is not absent, ignorant or swayed by any means. He remains in charge and on course. The God who dwells in eternity knows the end from the beginning and assuredly nothing derails him. We must pull resources together to ride above these seeming distractions to find out what he's doing in the church and in our lives. After this season, will you come out broken, disheartened, fearful, frustrated and confused? Or would you be equipped, positioned and stronger for the journey ahead. 

How can one access your spiritual progress this period? This should be a season to give more attention to the study of the word and prayer. There is a call for strenght. 

"Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself. [18] So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name". (Psalm 80:17-18)

In verse 17 above, we see one of the reasons why God desires strenght in us and disburses same to us. Surprising to say from the psalmist that God gives strenght not just for us but for himself. 

"upon the son of man whom thou madest strong....for thyself" vs17b

The normal disposition for us is to think that God furnishes strenght to us so that we can be sufficient for ourselves. Yes, but in a deeper spiritual sense, the sufficiency we seek that God gives is for his purpose. If we indeed live our lives to please him and walk in Divine purpose, the result of our sufficiency will be for his glory. God always desire profit on whatever resources he dispatches. If this investment was imparted to you, how much has heaven profited from your application to this resource? 

One major area of need where Strenght is required is in the place of prayer. Jesus as a matter of priority prosecuted prayer in this was earthly life and work with God, and laid it down as a marker for any one that desires fulfilment in life and ministry. 

"And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint"; (Luke 18:1). What are the signs that shows an evidence of weakness in the place of prayer.

1. If I don't have any burden or urgency to pray

2. If I don't enjoy my fellowship with God

3. If I can't keep a disciplined prayer schedule

4. If I can't tarry long in seeking God's face

5. If my prayer is dry and there's no inspiration from the word of God.

6. If I can't back up my desire to pray effectively with necessary preparations needed

7. If the none priorities have taken the place of prayers

If the symptoms listed above describes your situation, then you are experiencing weakness and should take steps to remedy this state. 

We shall look at the points listed above and look at the operations, causes, God's position and what to do to reverse the situation. God is not lacking in supply. He gives Grace for grace and will not hold back when called upon. His strenght shall be your portion in Jesus name, Amen!

In our next study we will look more  in-depth to the source and Intention of God for prayer. 

Shalom!

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