CD 1641 Discipleship Series – Week#1 A Date With Destiny
Happy Father's Day 2024
CD 1641 Discipleship Series - Week #1 - A Date With Destiny
*Series Text: Matthew 28:11-20 (KJV) Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations (to make disciple), baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
All through the Word of God we people's names are linked with their destiny! Only those who choose true Discipleship can access this hidden manna now (see Rev. 2:17 later in this study)! Everyone desires to be Cleared- forgiven but fewer desire to be Converted and even less will accept the correction of true Discipleship! We will cover, this thought and the previous those verses in more detail in this series, but today, let me ask you this question:
- Q. What is "Destiny"? Today on Father's Day 2024 do you understand you have a Date with Your Daddy's Destiny?
- A. “Destiny” is God's plan and purpose for your life. It is your appointed or ordained future. “Destiny” is God’s best for you to be and to become, in His divine will. But know and always remember “Destiny” is not by Chance, “Destiny” is a Choice. Each child of God has their very own spiritual destiny, it is unique to you. God’s “Destiny” is your only way to peace and complete fulfillment! If you don’t grow into your “Daddy’s Destiny“ you will suffer much and try many things to be able to live in peace! This series is vital for you and I to move deeper in the “Recovery of Joy” He has started in our lives! Turn to the church at Pergamos in Revelation chapter 2 please:
*Revelation 2:12-17 (KJV) And to the angel of the church in Pergamos (fortified) write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
#1 SHAPED by the Word
*Reread *Revelation 2:12 (KJV) And to the angel of the church in Pergamos (fortified) write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
Note V.12 “These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges” - to become a disciple of Christ with your Daddy’s “Destiny” you must partake of the hidden manna - the Word of God daily to live in the spirit overcoming the flesh:
*Hebrews 4:12-14 (KJV) For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Only by God’s Word (Jesus Christ) can we be “SHAPED” - formed anew learning the difference between flesh, soul and spirit! Let His Word reveal His Truth that sanctifies (John 17:17) - that sets you aside to live for Him and thus by Him finding your “Destiny”!
*** *John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.
*Gen. 1:26-27 Then God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness....27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Because we are created in the image of God, it follows that, since He is spirit -- we are also spirit. To say it clearly, you are a spirit-being, you have a soul (mind and emotions), and you live in a body.
*1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
According to Scripture, we have 3 parts: spirit, soul, and body. Once again make note that spirit and soul are not the same.
*Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
The truth is that YOU are to do something with your body. So, your body is not the real you, but something that you possess. Also, YOU are to renew your mind (verse 2). You are not told to do anything about your spirit in this passage because your spirit is the part that is born again with new life from God when you receive Jesus.
*John 3:6-7 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again.
From this Scripture we see that when you are born again, the part that is born again is your spirit -- not your mind, and not your body.
So, the real you is your spirit -- which is born again, right with God, and filled with His life. You are to control your body, and to control what is fed into your mind, so that it can be renewed by the Word of God to know the truth. Then your life will be changed, and conformed to the will of God.
Decree and Declare this: According to the Bible, I am a spirit being. I have a soul, and I live in a body.***
#2 STANDING by the Word
*Reread *Revelation 2:13-16 (KJV) I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Note V.12 “thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith” - only be becoming disciplined in the Word will we be able to “STAND”:
*Read Matthew 10:32-39 (KJV) Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Note Verse 32-33 - “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven” - “But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven”!
Notice if you're not strong in the Word of God those who are all around you will influence you instead of you being the salt of the earth! Be on guard, the devil doesn’t care who or how he gets you out of God’s Will - your Daddy’s “Destiny”!
We are going to have to make a stand for the Lord and His Holy Word! Family - Friends - Foes have to be put under the Lord’s Word for His true success!
#3 SUPPLIED by the Word
*Reread Revelation 2:17 (KJV) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Note “To him that overcometh” - see the following and become a “overcomer” not in yourself but by faith in His Word to you:
*John 16:33 (KJV) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
*1 John 4:4 (KJV) Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
*1 John 5:4-5 (KJV) For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
*Reread Revelation 2:17 (KJV) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Note “I give to eat of the hidden manna” - Those who remain faithful to Christ will receive manna, nourishment from heaven (see Exodus 16:11-36). During the Exodus, a jar of manna was placed in the Ark of the Covenant. Jewish tradition said that at the coming of the Messiah, the Ark would reappear and manna would be eaten at the messianic banquet. Jesus is the bread from heaven and the bread of life (See John 6:32-35).
*Mattew 4:4 (KJV) But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
*John 6:48-51 (KJV) I am that bread of life. 49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. 50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. 51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
*Reread Revelation 2:17 (KJV) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Note “will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it” - let’s pull at least 3 truths to apply this morning:
#1. Remember under the Old Covenant - the Urim and Thummim, the sacred stones used by the high priest to determine God's will. Now in the New Covenant, the white stone symbolizes God's guidance and direction.
#2. The new name written on the stone reflects the believer's unique calling and “Destiny” in God's kingdom. This is a God given name that expresses your true identity and purpose, known only to them and God.
#3. The fact that the name is known only to the one who receives it reveals the intimacy and personal relationship between the believer and God. Remember each believer has a unique and special place in God's heart. Feed upon this 3 examples and be built up this morning:
*Genesis 17:5-6 (KJV) Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. 6 And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.
*Genesis 32:227-28 (KJV) And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. 28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
*John 1:42 (KJV) And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
All through the Word of God we people's names are linked with their destiny! Only those who choose true Discipleship can access this hidden manna now and understand their new name!
Closing Illustration: - Give Yourself to God
A young man was eager to grow in His Christian life. He got a piece of paper and made a list of all the things he would do for God. He wrote down the things he would give up, the places he would go to minister and the areas of ministry he would enter. He was excited. He took that list to the church and put it on the altar.
He thought he would feel joy, but instead he felt empty. So he went home and started adding to his list. He wrote down more things he would do and wouldn’t do. He took the longer list and put it on the altar, but still he felt nothing.
He went to a wise, old pastor, told him the situation and asked for help. The pastor said, “Take a blank sheet of paper. Sign your name at the bottom. Put that on the altar.” The young man did, and then peace came to his heart.