Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
The Holy Spirit teaches, instructs and directs the
people of God to profit by leading them in the way they should go. Please see
Isaiah Chapter 48 verses 17 to 18, Psalm 81 verses 10 to 16 so that they do not
labor in vain like the Ostrich who lacks wisdom because it is the will of God
for His children to labor for profit. Please see Job Chapter 39 verses 13 to
18, Isaiah Chapters 65 verses 19 to 24, 28 verses 23 to 29. God in His infinite
mercy and wisdom gives believers the Holy Spirit to instruct them for profit so
that they do not partner with destructive partners like the wild ox described
in Job Chapter 39 verses 10 to 12.
Quite instructive, planting seasons, maintenance
seasons, types of maintenance, harvest seasons and care of the harvested
produce differ. Therefore, believers should follow the instructions of the Holy
Spirit to ensure that a very ready ripe harvest is brought in immediately,
cared for and some left over to plant to bring in other harvests as in the case
of the Church in Philippi. That Church as well as other Churches in Macedonia
became so kingdom minded and kingdom projects supportive that even at a time of
great trail of affliction, they supported kingdom people, projects and
activities, ministering to the needs of the saints and the Church. Please see 2nd
Corinthians Chapter 8 verses. Please see 2nd Corinthians Chapter 8
verses 1 to 5. It is instructive that they also completely surrendered to God
as the Bible records that they first gave themselves to the Lord. Please see
Philippians Chapter 4 verses 10 to 19. Paul prayed specially for their needs to
be met by God; especially the Church in Philippi.
Therefore, take advantage of the planting seasons
God gives to you through His Holy Spirit and plant promptly. Do same for
maintenance and harvest seasons and remember that methodologies differ (Isaiah
Chapter 28 verses 23 to 29). The Holy Spirit will guide you if only you will
pay attention.
Quite instructive is the fact that planting at the
right season, that is the right planting season ensures that you harvest at
harvest time. But if you do not plant at the right planting season, you may
have delayed harvests or your harvests may even be lost to weather conditions
that do not favor seeds planted at the wrong planting season. Please see Genesis
Chapter 8 verse 22, Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 verses 1 to 11.
In the divine plans, purposes, and timing of God for
humanity, Macedonia was top most priority because it was a very ripe and ready
harvest field which required the right laborers who could rightly and
appropriately deploy the right tools required to bring in the harvest. That
explains one of the reasons why the Holy Spirit forbade Paul and his team from
preaching in Asia and Bithynia.
Jesus chose to pass through Samaria enroute to
Galilee from Judea and came to Sychar. Jesus chose to rest by the well referred
to as Jacob’s well. Significantly, the woman of Samaria came to draw water at
that time. Coincidence, not at all! Divine timing, absolutely! Jesus took
advantage of the divine opportunity and timing and presented the gospel in a
very unique way that the woman would understand. A city was saved beginning
with the woman. Please see John Chapter 4 verses 1 to 43 and Isaiah Chapter 48
verses 17 to 18.
Finally, respect and honor the Holy Spirit. Give
prime attention to the Holy Spirit. Listen attentively to the Holy Spirit; and
ask for clarifications when you do not understand what He says to you. Avoid
and ignore distractions that could negatively impact your communication with
the Holy Spirit. We can learn from Jesus Christ who went to quiet places where
He would not be distracted. Please see Mark Chapter 1 verse 35, Luke Chapter 5
verse 16, John Chapter 6 verse 15, Matthew Chapter 14 verses 22 to 23. It is
ironic that people sometimes allow themselves to be distracted while praying by
their phones and other gadgets while the Holy Spirit Who loves us is doing His
best to keep us safe, secure and economically and intellectually as well as
physically strong. How then do we receive and understand clear instructions
from Him? PAY ATTENTION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT, OBEY HIS INSTRUCTIONS AND LIVE.
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