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God is self-sufficient and self-existent, yet He has three obsessions. The first is His desire to be known, not just known about, but experienced personally. Jesus defined eternal life as knowing God, highlighting that true existence in God's realm comes from this knowledge. Knowing God allows believers to understand their purpose, as only the Creator can reveal it. This personal encounter transforms individuals, enabling them to manifest the glory of God that would otherwise remain dormant within their spirits. Without knowing God experientially, one cannot truly become what they were created to be.
The second obsession of God is to be worshipped. This worship extends beyond singing to a complete alignment with His will, demonstrating His sovereignty in one's life. The example of Abraham willingness to sacrifice Isaac illustrates that true worship is about obedience and submission to God's commands, even when it involves immense personal cost. If a believer's life does not genuinely worship God through obedience and alignment, their existence, in God's eyes, counts for nothing. This aligns one's spirit with God's will, causing His glory to return to Him.
God's third obsession is the spread of His kingdom and dominion throughout all creation. As a King, God desires His dominion to reign everywhere. The presence of Satan's dominion where God's is absent is displeasing to Him. To counter this, God is raising 'sons' who can advance His kingdom. The absence of God's dominion leads to bondage, while His reign brings liberty and freedom. However, this spread is not possible without the emergence of mature sons who can carry His government and manifest His presence in the world.
The transition from being a 'child' to a 'son' is critical for God's agenda. While being 'born again' makes one a child of God, being ruled by worldly elements means one is still in bondage. Sons are mature believers who are no longer under worldly influences but actively advance God's government. The lack of sons allows Satan to thrive. God is actively raising sons who can bear His government and continue the assignment initiated by Jesus, who came to bring salvation. Sons must mature to prevent God's agenda from being desolate.
Sonship is not about gender but spiritual maturity, marked by four key characteristics. First, a son reflects and images God; people see God working through them. Second, a son is led by the Holy Spirit, acting on divine promptings rather than emotions or circumstances. Third, a son endures God's chastening, accepting discipline as a sign of love and a means of greater accountability due to their influence. Fourth, a son takes on God's burdens, prioritizing Kingdom issues over personal needs, leading to increased authority and God's intervention in their personal lives.
Sons operate in three crucial dimensions: discipleship, priesthood, and kingship. Discipleship involves walking in love, fruitfulness (soul-winning), self-denial, consistent fellowship, and unquestioning obedience to God's commands. This obedience grants disciples power over unclean spirits and divine wisdom to confront darkness. The lowest level of sonship, discipleship, provides the foundation for entering deeper spiritual realms.
Priesthood involves deeper dimensions, starting with ministering to the Lord. This is a continuous, heart-driven worship that transcends mere singing. It's a spontaneous outpouring of adoration that opens the heavens and draws God's attention, leading to divine consecration. From ministering, one moves into the realm of waiting upon the Lord. In this phase, personal noise and concerns quieten, allowing one to receive strength, clarity, and deeper spiritual understanding through God's presence, operating by a superior economy.
Priesthood further extends to beholding and participating in the Beloved, and finally, to litigation and legislation. Beholding God leads to metamorphosis, transforming believers into His likeness, making His reality dominate theirs. Participation in the Beloved means interacting with angels and eternal spirits, allowing access to ancient wisdom needed to address contemporary challenges. Ultimately, priesthood culminates in legislation, where mature sons (judges and legislators) gain the authority to declare and enforce God's laws over territories, binding dark forces and shaping national destinies, as seen with figures like Moses and Jonah.
In priesthood, there are five distinct ranks. The first is an intercessor, carrying God's burdens and praying for things beyond personal needs. Second are guardians, given authority to cover God's people and territories, influencing outcomes in cities. Third are watchers, who not only bear burdens but also receive authority to pass judgment on God's behalf, ensuring the sanctity of the Kingdom. Fourth are judges, whose presence embodies God's presence and whose words become His laws, capable of transforming cities and challenging established systems.
The speaker challenges believers to move beyond mere church membership to become sons, disciples, priests, and kings who actively advance God's Kingdom. He laments that many churches focus on attendance rather than spiritual growth, resulting in a lack of impact on their cities. The call is for a generation of hungry men and women to rise, seeking God's power, bearing His burdens, and flowing in the authority to conquer territories. This involves desiring God's kingdom responsibilities over personal wealth, ensuring that at the end of their lives, they have tangible achievements for God, not just years spent as a Christian.
The session concludes with a focused impartation, calling on God to grant graces and powers to those willing and yielded for Kingdom advancement. The speaker prays for a fresh dimension of power for the working of miracles, enabling believers to be witnesses of God's raw power in a skeptical world. He also prays for wisdom and resources to wield influence and command both spiritual and material assets for God's agenda. This is a moment for individuals to surrender completely, prioritize God's burdens, and step into their ordained assignments for the last days.