Heaven is not the whole of God’s kingdom; it is only
a part of God’s kingdom. Heaven is not God’s program rather a part of God’s
program.
Ephesians
3:14-15 says: For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,(NKJV)
Heaven is not only the dominion of God rather a part
of God’s dominion.
1 Timothy 4:7
says: But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward
godliness.(NKJV)
Godliness is having total devotion to God. The first
dimension of goodliness is when a man is devoted to God and the second is that
he has the passion to please God.
THREE THINGS
THAT ARE INVOLVED IN GODLINESS
·
The Fear of God
·
Love for God
·
Desire for God
The fear of God is not the normal fear that we use
to have but reverence, deep respect for God. The fear of God is spirit, it
produces in someone who has it deep reverence and respect for God. If you have the
fear of God, you will not disrespect the God’s vessels, ministers and you will
take the program of God respectfully. The fear of God puts premium on the
things that God places premium on.
Jesus said if any man loves me, he will keep my
will. Love is obedience to God’s will.
Desire for God is passion for God.
Psalm 42:1 As
the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.(NKJV)
Desiring God is a matter of life and death. The
moment you enter into God’s presence your worries and enemies flees.
1 Timothy 4:8
says: For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all
things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to
come.(NKJV)
There is an exercise called godliness. There is
promise of life on earth and in heaven.
SEVEN THINGS
THAT GODLINESS WILL PRODUCE IN YOU
1.
Godliness produces paradise:
You need to observe God’s values so as to make
heaven. No matter who you are, what you are doing, if you don’t walk in love
with others there is no way you can make heaven. Again the bible said pursue
peace with all men. If you don’t have peace with your neighbors then forget
about heaven.
2.
Godliness
produces progress:
1 Thessalonians
4:15 says: For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are
alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those
who are asleep.(NKJV)
Progress is only possible when there is no obstacle.
Satan places obstacles before you to hinder your progress. The word of God said
meditate on it day and night believing that it is the final say. God’s word is
not the first or last option, it is the first and last and only option. You need
to hold on to it because it has the ability to move mountains.
Psalm 147:15
says: He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly.(NKJV)
God’s word is on the speed lane. Is not on the
service lane.
3. GODLINESS
PRODUCES PROTECTION:
Isaiah 54:14-17
says: In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from
oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come
near thee. Behold, they shall surely gather together, [but] not by me:
whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake. Behold, I
have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth
forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy. No
weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall
rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the
servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.(KJV)
Service qualifies you for divine protection. If you
are godly person you will be interested in God’s business and everything that
God is interested in. A godly person will have passion for the growth of the
kingdom of God, a godly person will love to win souls and be interested in seeing
the will of God been done.
