“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” Romans 8:28 KJV 

This is the sure inheritance of every Christian and hence should be our primary pursuit, despite all odds. However, slothfulness (spiritual laziness), that is, the failure to first respond to the truth in the senses (external) or the unwillingness to do the most important thing at a given time, militates against this pursuit. How can a man overcome what holds him back, in order to eventually partake in the inheritance the Lord has destined him for? 

In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter sheds light on the nature of our inheritance in the Lord, the unfailing Word of God, and what is required of us to take hold of the Lord's promises in our lives through the Word of Faith. 

In this episode, “Be Not Slothful”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter emphasizes the need to progress from knowing the Lord externally to knowing the Lord internally (spiritual revelation). He explains how God converts a man's heart through obedience, and brings him to a place of glorification.

Furthermore, he demonstrates how to respond to the Word of God and shun spiritual laziness in order to access one's inheritance in the Lord. The importance of giving, as an act of obedience to God, is also highlighted.

Beloved, every promise of God is certain. Hallelujah! It is worth casting sloth away, giving up everything and fighting till you take hold of each promise.

Note: This message is one of a 4-part series preached during the CAFAN Special Program held in Kumasi, from September 26th to 29th, 2024. Kindly listen to the entire series for a complete appreciation.

Theme Passage: Romans 8:28-37 (KJV)

Key Scripture:

“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises” Hebrews 6:12 (KJV)

Other Scriptures:

Romans 10:10, John 8:31-32, Jeremiah 31:33-34, John 4:40-42, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Exodus 23:29-30, John 14:15-16 [All Scriptures in KJV]

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:29 Recap of Previous Sessions

00:12:07 What It Means To Be Slothful

00:17:07 Our Disposition To The Word In Relation To Our Inheritance

00:31:18 Conformation To Jesus Must Be Our Primary Pursuit

00:39:02 God Is The One That Calls Us To Conformation; Not Ourselves

00:57:22 Our Response To God’s Call To Conformation (Diligence)

01:22:14 Prayer Session