Rhapsody of Realities - He Has The Best Strategies! - 27/06/2015

Pastor Chris

And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed (Exodus 17:11).

Many years ago, as we went to remote towns and villages for crusades, the Spirit of God would give us some specific strategies for evangelism as we prayed in preparation. When we followed such instructions, we took over the land. Sometimes, we were led to go to the chiefs and rulers of the towns to minister to them first.

On some other occasions, if we went to an institution, like a school, we were led of the Spirit to the foundation stone of that institution to lay hands on it and pray. We weren't led to do those things the same way all the time; they were strategies of the Spirit, which would vary as the Spirit prompted.

In preaching the Gospel, and winning your neighbourhood, town, city, or nation for the Lord, you'll have to learn to yield to the Holy Spirit, and depend on Him for the right strategies to employ. Remember who He is: "The Extraordinary Strategist!"

In soul winning, we contend for the souls of men; therefore, we must employ divine strategies. Those who don't understand soul winning as warfare are the ones who don't think strategies. As you pray, the Holy Spirit will show you what to do. Sometimes, He may tell you, "Go witness to So-and-so"; He may even go ahead to tell you precisely what to say, and as you proclaim it, the miracle of salvation happens.

Consider the experience of Moses that we read in our opening verse; it was a strategy of the Spirit, which resulted in victory for the children of Israel. It was about Moses' hands being up; it wasn't the height of the hands. That was why when Moses was eventually tired, and had to sit down, as long as Aaron and Hur held up his hands, Israel still prevailed. That was God's strategy for victory over Amalek. It wasn't Aaron or Joshua's hands that needed to be up! It had to be those of Moses!

What's that strategy the Lord has given you for your business, your job, your ministry, your finances, etc.? Put it to work! He knows the best strategy you require for your next level; therefore, depend on Him for direction: "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths" (Proverbs 3:6).

CONFESSION

I have the Spirit of wisdom and understanding! He teaches and instructs me in the way that I should go. I know what to do, and I know when to do what to do, by the strategy of the Spirit. None of my steps shall slide, because I hear and follow the voice of the Spirit always. Blessed be God!

Further Study:  

Proverbs 16:9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

Psalm 37:23 CEV If you do what the Lord wants, he will make certain each step you take is sure.

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 13:1-12,
Nehemiah 7-8

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 4:33-44,
Deuteronomy 25

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