By definition excellence is "the quality of being outstanding or extremely good". Another definition puts it like this, "excellence means greatness-The Very Best". In the context of the human spirit's walk with God, I would like to give you two Dimensions of Spiritual Excellence.
1. CULTIVATING EXCELLENCE BEFORE THE LORD LORD:
An excellent spirit is first of all cultivated in the place of spending time with the Lord.
- Developing a hunger for God; His presence, His nature and attributes, and His function. CONTACT A DIVINE PASSION - Isaiah 9:6-7,
- Prioritizing God in our hearts and lives, e.g Daniel ( Dan 1:8-9), Joseph ( Gen 39:1-10)
- Spending time in His presence for communion - Jude 1:20-23, Luke 9:28-29,
There is a refreshing and enabling ability in God accessible when we spend time with Him. Do not just go before the Lord with a mindset of receiving things from Him. Go to Him with a mind of knowing Him and receiving Him.
- Studying God's word in order to LIVE by it - 2Tim 2:15, Josh 1:8
God's word is to be studied as an Instruction Manual for living, not as an Information Book, or a study material for preaching, teaching and/or Counselling.
2. DEMONSTRATING EXCELLENCE IN OUR FIELDS OF ENDEAVOUR
Example: Daniel and his three friends
God's desire is not just for us to receive from Him. He wants us to come to the level of being able to represent Him - our Ambassadorial office- and release the virtues we contact from Him into the fields of our endeavors. Such fields includes-
- Marriage
- Vocation/Place of Work
- In the Neighborhood/City
- Parenting
- Among Colleagues & Friends
. Abraham -
. Joseph -
. Daniel -
. David -
. Samuel -
. The apostles -
. Paul -
We have a divine obligation to manifest the divine/spiritual excellence in us wherever the Lord places us.
God Bless.
Pst Tunji AKINOLA (Snr. Pastor)
International House of His Presence
Port Harcourt.
Rivers State,
Nigeria
Pst Tunji AKINOLA (Snr. Pastor)
International House of His Presence
Port Harcourt.
Rivers State,
Nigeria
