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The earth is like a football field
with an ongoing match between two teams. These teams are represented by humans
who may be aware or unaware of what team they represent.
These teams are the forces of light
and darkness. They never co-exist. They take turns to rule depending on the
human representatives on the field.
After the fall of man (Genesis
3:1-24), the force of darkness had a field day on earth. Everyone played for
it. No one had a choice (Romans 3:23). The earth and its component had its fill
of darkness. Both men, animate and inanimate things groaned for deliverance.
In due time, light shone into the
darkness of the earth and the darkness couldn’t understand how it gave way so
easily to the presence of light. (John 1:5)
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Read: The Exchange
Men began to experience peace, joy
and lasting freedom at the appearance of light.
The forces of light began to recruit
representatives delivered from the gruesome grip of the forces of darkness and
these recruits were empowered to represent LIGHT.
At birth every man is recruited in
the force of darkness. Most people believe that doing good exempts them from
being on the dark force army.
Contrary to popular opinion, there
is only one way to escape being with the force of darkness. That way is JESUS,
THE SON OF GOD.
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name given among men, whereby we must be saved. (KJB) Acts 4:12
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name given among men, whereby we must be saved. (KJB) Acts 4:12
Living in a legalistic world, it is
an offense to say that there is no other way out of darkness except JESUS
CHRIST. However offensive this might sound, it doesn’t negate this as true.
The first rule for leading in life,
is to identify whose side you are on- light or darkness?
The second rule for leading in
life, is to understand the principles guiding your team
The third rule for leading in life
is to align with the principles guiding your team.
If you’re with darkness, how
much of it do you know and wield to your advantage? If you are with light, how
much of it do you know and wield to your advantage?
At this point, you must
identify whose side you are on. There is no in between. You are either with the
force of darkness or the force of light.
WHY YOU NEED TO BE WITH THE FORCE
OF LIGHT
Many people claim to find purpose
while in the force of darkness. The one thing they are yet to understand is
this- the forces of darkness didn’t create man. Therefore it is impossible to
know ones true purpose while being under the influence of darkness.
Man was created by CHRIST the Lead
man in the force of light and therefore only by a relationship with HIM can
purpose be given.
“All things were made by HIM (Christ); and without him was not anything made that was made” John 1:3 (KJV) emphasis added
“All things were made by HIM (Christ); and without him was not anything made that was made” John 1:3 (KJV) emphasis added
At this point, we should know that
purpose is given and not discovered
The word given places emphasis on a
designer (CHRIST), while the word discovered places emphasis on man’s
independent search. By searching, we very likely adopt an unfitting purpose
even though we see results. Therefore it is better to go to the original source
(CHRIST) in order to receive your purpose.
Read: 7 Things you should know about your purpose
Read: 7 Things you should know about your purpose
HOW TO ENROL IN THE FORCE OF LIGHT
Step 1: Recognize Jesus as Light
Zoom in on this “For God so loved
the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world
to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever
does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the
name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the
world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were
evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light
for fear that their deeds will be exposed.’ John 3:16-20 (NIV)
Step 2: Acknowledge Him as the Son
of God
If you confess with your mouth that
Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you
will be saved. Romans 10: 9 (NLT)
Step 3: Confess aloud that Jesus is
Lord and saviour of your heart
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10: 9 (NLT)
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10: 9 (NLT)
If you examined yourself earlier in
this class and saw that you do not currently represent the force of light and
are willing to, please say this prayer sincerely from your heart.
Lord Jesus, i admit that I was born in darkness. I
acknowledge you as the Light by whom I was originally created. I believe that
you died to pay for my sins and you rose from the dead giving me victory over
sin and death.
I confess you as Lord over my life and I surrender to your lordship. Wash and sanctify me by your blood. Give me your Spirit that I may live for you.
I confess you as Lord over my life and I surrender to your lordship. Wash and sanctify me by your blood. Give me your Spirit that I may live for you.
Excerpted from THE RECRUIT MENTORING SESSION with Anne Atulaegwu, LESSON
1-THE IDENTITY RULE -
Understanding the interaction between the forces of light and darkness
©2017- Birthplace Mentoring School (BPMS)
©2017- Birthplace Mentoring School (BPMS)
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