Message for the month of November 2024.
Message and Prayer for the Month of November
Date: 01 November 2024
Title: Is Not Yet Over
Scripture: Ezekiel 37: 1 – 10
Welcome to the eleventh month of year 2024.
Brethren, it is not unlikely that at a time like this, people may be winding down with the hope of re-energising, in preparation for the forthcoming new year. As good as that may seem, God is saying to you and I, not to give up on 2024. Year 2024 is not over yet.
In Ezekiel 37: 1 – 10, the situation of the bones in the valley was a completely hopeless one. But because with God, it was not yet over with the lives associated with the dead bones, God caused an unfathomable turn-around. Very dry bones became a mighty army. What a mighty God we serve.
Yes, the eleventh month is almost the end of the of the year, but God says, it is not yet over with year 2024. Luke 1: 37 - “For with God nothing shall be impossible”. There is nothing too hard for God to do (Genesis 18: 14). If HE says it, HE will do it. Year 2024 is a year of open doors. For some of us, we have received and enjoyed divine opportunities in the course of the year. Glory be to God, but there can still be more. And for some who do not have a testimony of divine opportunity yet, God says, it’s not over.
Ezekiel 37: 1 – 10 teaches us about turn around in unpalatable and frustrating conditions. A closer look at the account will help to navigate the difficult terrain of hopelessness.
a. God intervened – From verse 1, the intervention of God in the situation was very evident. Apart from God’s hands and spirit that was with the prophet, God gave him specific instructions on what to do. I pray for you in this season, the mighty hand of God’s power shall come upon you to guide and strengthen you, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
b. Man acknowledged God for who God is. When the spirit of the Lord asked the Prophet about the fate of the dry bones, his response was “O Lord, thou knowest”. You alone know Lord. You alone have the power to make the dead bones live or not. Re-gardless of the circumstances around you, acknowledge the almightiness of God, in all situations and at all times.
c. Man obeyed the instruction of God. The spirit of the Lord instructed the Prophet thus: “prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them………………….” Verse 7 says “So I prophesied as I was commanded…………” Obedience to the instructions of God is as important as HIS power. Without you obeying God’s instruction, some desires may not be met.
There is a lot to take from this third lesson.
i. 2 Chronicles 20: 20b – “Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established……………” Beloved, how is your believe in the Lord like? Your belief has to be absolute. Romans 11: 6 says without faith, you cannot please God. If God is saying to you, it is not yet over with 2024, believe it absolutely.
ii. Follow God’s instruction to the letter, even when it appears illogical. It is illogical for a virgin to be pregnant, yet, with God, it is a reality today.
iii. Location is important. Position yourself where God can reach you and you will hear HIM clearly. There is so much distraction out there. Proverbs 4: 23 says “Guard your heart with all diligence………………” Always ensure that you sieve whatever you will allow to get in to your heart. Do not permit anything capable of interfering with your faith.
iv. Be expectant. After the spirit of God would have empowered you and you obey divine instruction, be expectant. In expectation, be vigilant and the remaining two months of the year shall bring you great blessings, in the name of Jesus. Amen
Happy New Month and remain blessed.
Segun Osisanya
01/11/2024