A. Introduction
• The theme ‘‘Godly path a blessed path’’ symbolises the pathway of God that guarantees a blessing. We walk through that pathway (journey) to reach our various destination of next levels.
• There is a connection between start of a journey and the end.
• Walking (Journey) speaks of consistent motion.
• Connecting the beginning with the ending only guarantee a good finish.
• It takes commitment, dedication, perseverance, focus and untiring attitude for everyone that wants to journey through the end.
• Jesus said we shall be saved when we walk consistently with Him, endure the tough journey of life to reach God’s desire end for us
B. Understanding the Consistency of a Kingdom Journey and Blessing that follows– Matt.24:13
- Consistency and goal are connected- no one can reach his/her goal without demonstrating consistency in what he/she does.
- Consistency is defined as being in the habit of doing the same thing on a regular basis.
a. Consistency is the act of living by the same principles-2 Tim.3:14-15 – 2Timothy 3:14 “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;”
b. It is the practice of being the same when it comes to attitudes, behaviours, beliefs, and characteristics- Galatians 2:11-14; 1 Cor.10:21- - Consistency implies journey of commitment and dedication- Eph.4:1; Phil.1:27
a. Commitment to the word of God because here in lie the secret of success- Joshua 1:8; II Tim.3:16; Acts 6:7; Acts 18:11(9-11); 19:10(8-12)- Success, Prosperity, Spiritual Growth.
b. Commitment to biblical pattern of prayer- Acts 1:14, 6:4, Daniel 6:4,10.; Matt.6:9-15- Understanding the mind of God; Kingdom gains, Answers and Solution
c. Commitment to fellowship – Luke 24: 53(50-53); Acts 2:42-47- Blessings of Joy, God’s Provision No Lack, Signs and Wonders, God’s Favour; Increase Unity…Etc
d. Commitment to Life of Holiness and righteousness- Access to God; Pleasing God - Consistency implies focusing and perseverance – Heb. 12:1-3; 10:36,39; Luke 9:23; Matt.10:38; Luke 14:27- Receiving the promises of God; Saved till the end.
- Consistency implies determination and unwavering – Daniel 1:8; 11-12,15,18-19. 1 Cor. 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Outstanding and excellence Spirit, Heavenly reward
Conclusion:
• God expects consistency from us because He is consistent. He would not require us to do something that He does not require Himself to do
• Can you characterize your life as consistent?
- Prayer Time?
- Bible Time?
- Giving?
- Witnessing?
- Godly Attitude?
- Walk?
Next levels blessing is sure when we keep walking with God.
So help me God.