Next Sunday Service

Sunday the 29th of May 2022 is our New Dawn Banquet Service/ Child Dedication/End Of The Month Thanksgiving Service.

SERVICE TIMES

First Service: 6:30AM

Second Service: 8:30AM

Third Service: 10:30AM

Thus says the Lord to his anointed, To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held- To subdue nations before him, And to loose the armor of kings, To open before him the double doors So that the gates will not be shut - Isaiah 45:1(KJV)

NEW DAWN

We must understand that New Dawn connotes new things; experiencing a change of story from strength to strength, from glory to glory and our paths keep shinning brighter and brighter (Deuteronomy 33:25; 2 Corinthians 3:18). According to Scripture, by redemption we are members of the household of God. We are a new dawn family; that is, when we are saved, old things pass away and all things become new. As it is written: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). This means that when we are baptised unto Jesus, we are empowered to live and walk in the newness of life (Ephesians 2:19) and we become members of the household of the justified (Proverbs 4:18).

But, how do we position ourselves to unlock our New Dawn Heritage in Christ?

More often than not, a radio box has all the channels but we have to tune in to the right frequency to access any news. This implies that, before we can position ourselves to unlock our New Dawn Heritage in Christ, we must:

Be Desperate for an Encounter: Everything in the Kingdom delivers on our crave. Be desperate for an encounter into a world of new things that never cease and into a world of strange works and strange acts of God. For instance, the man Zacchaeus was desperate for an encounter with Jesus. Therefore, he climbed the tree and Jesus gave him an unforgettable encounter (Luke 19:1-10). Also, concerning Jacob the Bible records: The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel (Isaiah 9:8). His encounter had an impact on a whole nation. Remember, no casual approach holds a future. Be desperate!
Be Spiritual: Only men of the Spirit hear from heaven. We cannot have an encounter with God through His Word without being in the Spirit. As it is written: I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet (Revelation 1:10). It is important that we come out of our carnality into the realm of the Spiritual to unlock our New Dawn Heritage in Christ. The Bible says: After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter (Revelation 4:1).
Be Sensitive: Elisha was a highly sensitive man! He desired a double portion of the spirit of his master Elijah and this required that he saw Elijah when he was being taken up and he got it! (2 Kings 2:9-10). Every moment spent with God is important. Thus, we need to be watchful enough to catch our own Word when it comes. Be sensitive!
Maintain a Quiet Spirit: We need to maintain a quiet Spirit to have encounters with God. We can maintain a quiet spirit in a congregation and be noisy in a private place (1 Kings 19:11-13). We need to be disciplined concerning our telephones and various communications channels. As it is written: But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price (1 Peter 3:4).Do you desire an encounter with God? Then maintain a quiet spirit.
Be Joyful: It takes joy to encounter the Word. It takes a joyful heart to connect with the joyful sound from heaven (Psalm 89:15). For instance, Jesus always knew what to do because He was joyful. It is written in Luke 10:21:In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. Paul was another man that was operating with abundance of revelation because of joy. He was a man of unusual depth. Concerning him, the Bible records that he enjoins believers: Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice (Philippians 4:4; see also 1 Thessalonians 5:16).
Walk in the Fear of God: The fear of God gives us unlimited access into the deep things of God. So, the more of the fear of God we embrace; the deeper our insight into the secrets of God and the Word of life. Because: The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant (Psalm 25:14; see also Job 1:8; Genesis 42:18).

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude, especially to almighty God. One of the great commandments is to give thanks to God, for all he has done for us. According to Psalm 100:4, we are to “enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his Courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and bless his name”.

It is also giving thanks to God for many blessings which should not be limited to only good times but also bad times thereby giving us the opportunity to demonstrate our faith in God.

Thanksgiving is a very important subject in the Bible. There are numerous scriptures on thanksgiving in both the Old Testament and in the New Testament.

The Book of Psalm in particular is full of such verses.

Psalm 95: 2 says, “Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms”
Psalm 107: 21-22 says, “Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His works with rejoicing”

The New Testament also contains similar verses on thanksgiving such as:

Colossians 4: 2 enjoins believers to “continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving”
Ephesians 5: 20 says to give thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

BENEFITS OF THANKSGIVING:

God sees you as a grateful person

So Jesus answered and said, ‘Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?

Luke 17:17-18 (NKJV)

It gives you access into God’s presence.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations

Psalm 100:4-5 (NKJV)

You please God.

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you

1 Thess 5:18 (NKJV)

It ignites joy in you and creates an atmosphere for the supernatural.

The LORD is my strength, my shield from every danger. I trust in him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

Ps 28:7 (NLT)

It positions you for more blessing.

Then out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of those who make merry; I will multiply them, and they shall not diminish; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small. Their children also shall be as before, and their congregation shall be established before Me; and I will punish all who oppress them.

Jer 30:19-20 (NKJV)

Thanksgiving magnifies the blessings of the Lord in our lives.
Thanksgiving is a unique way of witnessing to those around us that our God is dependable.
It is right to give thanks to God - Psalm 92:1
It keeps our lives clear of darkness, anxiety and sin
It draws us closer to God
It unlocks many doors
Whenever thanksgiving goes up, showers of blessings automatically comes down

Hebrews 13:8 says "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever". The God of our fathers that did the same for them, is still in the business of next level promotion. Come expecting a change of level as we engage via the Prophetic Word to attain our breakthrough testimony. Everyone is admonished to come with at least one new soul in addition to their new converts and other invitees.

Jesus is Lord!!!