The Holy Spirit Leads Us Through Peace
Scripture: Gen 8:11.
Sermon by: Senior Pastor Apostle Andy Egonu
Today I’d like to share with you the Hebrew word for “time”—eth, which first appeared in the phrase “in the evening” in the Bible passage above. What do you see? The first mention of right timing has to do with the dove—that’s a picture of the Holy Spirit. It’s the Holy Spirit who can guide you to be at the right place at the right time. But look at what the dove has in its mouth—an olive leaf. When the flood during Noah’s time ended, God sent a message through the dove bearing a leaf that there would be no more such worldwide flooding and destruction (Gen. 9:15). It was a message of peace to men. It tells us that the message the Holy Spirit brings is one of peace.
My friend, the Holy Spirit leads us on the wavelength of peace. Sometimes, when you are about to do something, perhaps sign an agreement, plan a vacation, or take part in some activity, you might feel a lack of peace. If that happens, please stop and take time to pray about what you are about to do because the Holy Spirit speaks to us through the peace (or lack of it) He puts in us. He doesn’t speak to us through nagging or accusations. He leads us through peace. When there is no peace in your heart, it’s time for you to reevaluate your decision and listen to His leading.
There’s another beautiful truth hidden in the first occurrence of the word eth. Eth appears in the phrase “in the evening” not only in Genesis 8:11, but in other parts of the Bible as well (Gen. 24:11, Josh. 10:27). When I studied it, I realized that evening time is the time of our Lord Jesus’ finished work at the cross.The Old Testament priests had two daily sacrifices, one in the morning at 9 a.m. and the other in the evening at 3 p.m. Jesus was crucified at 9 a.m. and He died at 3 p.m., thus fulfilling the type of both the morning and evening sacrifices. At the time of the evening sacrifice, all of God’s judgment had fallen on the body of Jesus. The floods of God’s judgment were ended by the sacrifice of Christ.
The Holy Spirit comes to you speaking peace, telling you that there is now no enmity between you and God, because judgment has passed. You are not perfect but you can have peace with God, and you can ask Him for success and be confident of His covering in all that you do because all your sins have been judged in the body of Christ.
The Place Called Goshen
Scripture: Genesis 45:8-12, Psalm 27:1-2, 91:1-10, Matthew 24:6-8 & John 1:4-5.
Sermon by: Senior Pastor Apostle Andy Egonu
Goshen means drawing near. Located East of the Nile in Egypt. Note that the parents of Joseph
and his brothers lived in Canaan. Canaan means lowly or downwards. Joseph sent message to
them about the evil situation that was coming and that they should change their dwelling place
and come to the place where they will be nourished by him.
Remember that Canaan was cursed by his father (Noah)
so the land was under a curse.
Again Jesus Christ told us in Matthew 24:6-8 about the situation we are in today (Covid19), it's time we shift from our dwelling place to the secret place of the Lord (Psalm 91).
Time & season of our world today
Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 91:1-10, Matthew 24:6-8 & John 1:4-5.
Sermon by: Senior Pastor Apostle Andy Egonu
In Christ God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting men’s trespasses against them.
And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ,
as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be
reconciled to God.
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God
Joseph had been taken down to Egypt, where an Egyptian named Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate.