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To The Future And Beyond… 

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” 

Ephesians 3:20 NKJV 

“Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,” 

Ephesians 3:20 AMP 

“Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you.” Ephesians 3:20 TPT 

Premise 

⁃ When in God truth is you are not headed toward a future planned and performed in human effort but a future beyond what you imagined, dreamed, prayed, and hoped for that is only found in Him. Know this, the battle for the future is predicated upon what you commit your faith to and in. 

Prophetic Insight 

1. What God wants to do in our lives is beyond what we hoped for and requires total faith in The Lord if the expectation is to go beyond human effort into supernatural possibilities. It is the power of God that accomplishes this not human effort. 

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” 

Ephesians 3:20 NKJV 

“Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,” 

Ephesians 3:20 AMP 

“Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you.” Ephesians 3:20 TPT

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 NLT 

Premise 

⁃ Though our decision making has everything to do with pure morality and intentional righteousness, it is also true that God orchestrates moments, relationships, lessons, encounters, and experiences to develop you, sanctify you, and consecrate you in order to then establish you as Holy. Truth is, it is the Lord who MAKES us Holy according to His word. This is the posture needed for the future that God may be glorified in our lives. 

Fundamental truths 

1. The expectation of our Heavenly Father is that His children would reflect, represent, and reproduce His nature and character. This posture of Holiness serves as a standard and approach to the life of the disciple. 

1 Peter 1:15 NLT 

2. It’s never about being perfect but being perfected. You are Holy before you know how to be. Consistent surrender leads to consistent purification. 

Philippians 1:6 NKJV 

Ephesians 1:4 NLT 

3. True service and worship to God begins with how we live. From this place we allow the word of God to find expression through our lives. The proper response to the mercy of God that we each have received through the sacrifice of The Lord Jesus dying for our sins is to in return live a holy life that is pleasing to Him. 

Romans 12:1 TPT 

Romans 12:1 NIV 

4. Although Holiness is not righteousness, it is impossible to express holiness without righteousness. Holiness must be pursued otherwise you run the risk of never seeing the Lord. 

Hebrews 12:14 NIV 

5. Holiness must be developed continuously understanding that striving towards holiness is the mature response of a disciple to a perverse generation.  

2 Corinthians 7:1 TPT 

Acts 2:40 TPT 

6. It is our responsibility as believers to become more like God. Understanding the heart of God leads to developing the conscious and will to satisfy God’s will over our own. Proof of true and authentic salvation means there is a clear difference between your life before Christ and after. Encounters with Christ lead to change. Without change there is no proof that you have encountered Him. 

1 Peter 1:13-16 NLT 

7. God has called us to Holiness. Therefore we have the responsibility to not only answer the call to express gifts, talents, and skills but holiness.  

1 Thessalonians 4:7 NLT

Scriptural Insight 

1. It is God who MAKES us Holy therefore it is imperative that we learn to let Him lead while we strive to obey. The posture of the true remnant of God is purity.  

1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT(a) 

2. Although it is not easy it is possible to be KEPT by God. The more yielded we are to God’s word, voice, instruction, and wisdom, the lighter the journey becomes and the easier it is to surrender and obey. 

1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT(b) 

3. God has committed to ensuring you have the grace, mercy, love, and power to accomplish His will which is to indeed live Holy. The question is will you let Him?  

1 Thessalonians 5:24 NLT 

Conclusion

Ecclesiastes 12:13 NLT

Ezra 6:14 NKJV 

Premise 

⁃ When we accept, allow, and apply the word of God wholeheartedly is when we see the benefits associated with the word of God. 

Recipe for us to prosper through the word of God 

1. Accept 

1 Thessalonians 2:13 NLT 

2. Allow 

Colossians 3:16 NLT 

3. Apply 

Matthew 7:24 NIV 

Fundamental truths 

1. Prospering in God looks like His word taking root in your soul and benefiting you holistically. 

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” III John 1:2 NKJV 

2. Prospering is the result of the child of God who intentionally chooses righteousness out of love for the Lord and not forced obedience.

“Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” 

Psalms 1:1-3 NKJV 

3. Though life, battles, and testing may not allow this to always be an easy truth to accept, The Lord has plans to prosper you. 

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” 

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV 

4. One of the main reasons God prospers you is to be a blessing to those who are in need. 

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 

2 Corinthians 9:11 NIV 

5. Prospering in God ensures that everything concerning you works for you. Finding success (God’s way) causes you thrive in all aspects of your life. 

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” 

Romans 8:28 NKJV 

Scriptural Insight 

1. Starting, continuing, and maintaining the WORK is what gives grounds for prospering. How can God bless what isn’t there? 

“So the elders of the Jews built” Ezra 6:14 NKJV(a) 

2. Your prosperity is contained in the word of God and released when it is spoken by chosen voices who God has ordained for your life and story. When this prosperity is unlocked, then you have the responsibility of accepting, allowing, and applying what was spoken. Then and only then will holy prosperity be established. 

“and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo.” 

Ezra 6:14(b)

3. God prospers you not only for your benefit but for the advancement of His kingdom ,story, and plan. Know this, God’s spiritual authority over rules the natural authority of any human. 

“And they built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the command of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.” Ezra 6:14(c)

“So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?”” 

Nehemiah 6:3 NKJV 

“so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?”” 

Nehemiah 6:3 NLT 

Premise 

⁃ Coming down implies you had to go up. And if you had to go up the question we must ponder is what will it take to stay up or in other words not be tempted to come down from the work God called us to. 

Prophetic Insight 

1. Recognizing the work God has assigned you to not only reveals where you should plant your focus but where your effort should reside. 

“So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work” Nehemiah 6:3a NKJV 

2. When aware of purpose and attached to destiny it is imperative to continue the work effectively without allowing distractions to derail you from the original plan of God. If successful, the future is secured and the story of God continued. 

“so that I cannot come down.” Nehemiah 6:3b NKJV 

3. If the one who called you to it hasn’t stopped you, then no one else qualifies to…… 

“Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” Nehemiah 6:3c NKJV

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” 

Genesis 50:20 NLT 

Premise 

You were/are promoted for the future indicating that what God is doing, has done, and will do is all because the future is in need of your person, type, anointing and story in order to fulfill the agenda of God and continue the story of God throughout the ages. Know this, your tomorrow will manifest because God never let go of your yesterday and He plans to make good on every promise concerning you. 

Prophetic insight 

1. The journey to promotion comes with much opposition but in the end will yield great rewards! The objective is to stay focused on the plan of God and not what is seemingly against you. If this posture is kept then the future will welcome your promotion! 

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.” Genesis 50:20a 

2. The promotion God is giving you isn’t just for your personal benefit and pleasure but for the advancement of The Lord’s kingdom and for the saving of many lives! Knowing this puts in perspective the true reason for the promotion. God’s plan over my plan. 

“He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” Genesis 50:20b

Jeremiah 1:1-12 NLT 

Premise 

⁃ What has held many back from maximizing God given potential as well as experiencing the best of the future that will become a present reality is the excuses one makes based on what they see instead of what God knows. The difference between the two is that what we see can sometimes cause one to lack faith and the truth of God requires faith if purpose will be fulfilled, assignments completed, and destiny arranged. Excuses must die if the future is going to live. 

Prophetic Insight 

1. Divine positioning is strategic and should never be taken lightly. Your journey will align with people who could be experiencing the same type of doubts, fears, and worries. No matter what, serve the will of God by fulfilling purpose! 

“The Lord first gave messages to Jeremiah during the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah.” 

Jeremiah 1:2 NLT 

2. The Lord knew, equipped, and sent you long before you knew or understood life. Therefore it is imperative that we never doubt the sovereignty of God because he knows ALL things including your where, how, and when. YOU are responsible for accepting the WHO. 

““I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.””

Jeremiah 1:5 NLT 

3. We must never offer excuses when God is involved because not only will He provide but He will protect! Obedience to the instructions of God propels destiny and fosters faith. 

““O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!”” Jeremiah 1:6-8 NLT 

4. It’s not just resources, experience or education that is needed for the purpose of God on your life but a touch from God that will bring the confidence needed for the assignment. 

“Then the Lord reached out and touched my mouth and said, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth!” 

Jeremiah 1:9 NLT 

5. The mission of God for you and your community may seem huge but it is necessary! Never abandon instruction because of emotion. God is FAITHFUL to watch over His word and keep it. 

“Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant.”” 

Jeremiah 1:10 NLT 

“And the Lord said, “That’s right, and it means that I am watching, and I will certainly carry out all my plans.”” 

Jeremiah 1:12 NLT

“Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”” Genesis 12:1-3 NKJV 

Premise 

⁃ Being made for the future implies what or who has been worked on is ready for the task, mission, or agenda ahead. It is imperative to understand that in God ready doesn’t mean perfect, prepared doesn’t mean finished, and good doesn’t mean complete. Before you become, you must be made. Which would explain why God allows different tests before the graduation to different levels. We never stop growing and becoming in God. Therefore, what makes you is the lessons God teaches you through your response to his instructions. Remember this, your stage in life determines what and who you have been made into. 

Prophetic Insight 

1. Being made requires that you leave what’s comfortable to be changed into what’s necessary! God has made you into what’s needed for your generation and beyond! 

“Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you.” 

Genesis 12:1 NKJV 

2. Your decision to submit to the process of being made is not only affecting you, but all those who are coming after you! 

“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.” 

Genesis 12:2 NKJV 

3. As you engage the future the promise of God is attached to protection and prosperity. 

“I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”” 

Genesis 12:3 NKJV

Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33 NIV 

Joshua 1:1-9 NIV 

Premise 

⁃It is when we learn to grip fear by the neck instead of fear gripping us that we move into the promises of God with full confidence and assurance. It is true that God is taking you into a new place called PROMISE but fear can’t go with you! Fear of the future must be abandoned if enlargement and expansion will be secured and accomplished. True contentment within the fulfillment of the promises God comes from learning to divorce fear from your future. When this occurs total trust in the Lord can be displayed no matter the season, circumstance, and/or mission. The promise isn’t near, its here! 

Prophetic Insight 

1.Anytime God wants to start something new and fresh He looks for a vessel who will allow faith to drive them instead of fear parking them. Part of getting ready for the promise of tomorrow is letting go of the fear of yesterday. 

“After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites.” 

Joshua 1:1-2 NIV 

2. Where we are is the start, not the end. God is expanding us beyond where we live and granting us influence and affluence in multiple territories. 

“I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west.” 

Joshua 1:3-4 NIV 

3. Fear Is NOT Our Future! Fear who? Fear What? 

“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” Joshua 1:5-6 NIV 

4. Success is found in the instructions of The Lord. Follow them and we will prosper! 

““Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this

Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” 

Joshua 1:7-8 NIV 

5. Where you go is where God will be! 

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”” 

Joshua 1:9 NIV 

Conclusion 

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. “All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” 

Isaiah 41:10-13 NIV

Premise 

⁃ Our humanity should serve as a reminder the we are desperately and constantly in need of God to intervene in our daily affairs if true and authentic change will come about. Sometimes change isn’t born from words but pain. And it is only when we have discovered the study of pain, allowed the teaching of pain, and surrendered to the process of pain that we can finally understand what we gained. 

Scriptural Insight 

1. Our source of comfort is not in what the world offers but what only God can provide. When we rely (Trust, believe), He Supplies (rewards, sustains) 

”All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort.“ 

2 Corinthians 1:3 NLT 

2. It’s not always about us! Gripping this mindset provides the opportunity to go through well understanding what is being poured in us is for us to pour out.

”He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us.“

2 Corinthians 1:4-7 NLT 

3. There are times in life that challenge us beyond our strength, understanding, and ability. Yet God always provides the strength to endure! Crushing is apart of the journey therefore the quicker we learn to trust in God completely there sooner we experience more and more of His power! 

”We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us.“ 

2 Corinthians 1:8-10 NLT

”And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” So He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob.” And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.” Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me Your name, I pray.” And He said, “Why is it that you ask about My name?” And He blessed him there. So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” Just as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip. Therefore to this day the children of Israel do not eat the muscle that shrank, which is on the hip socket, because He touched the socket of Jacob’s hip in the muscle that shrank.“ 

Genesis 32:22-32 NKJV 

PREMISE 

When given the opportunity to be in the Presence of God, we must learn that every encounter will leave us changed in some way! And in order to receive that change, there will be times where we must contend and come to the understanding that we cannot let go until something changes! It is only then we will realize that we don’t just qualify for the blessing of God, but complete transformation in Him! 

SCRIPTURAL INSIGHTS 

1. When trying to not let go sometimes isolation is required (Seasons of Isolation are not punishment but a requirement to prepare and propel you into your next level in God) 

”He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day.“ 

Genesis 32:23-24 NKJV 

2. Pain and sacrifice often comes as a result of your desperation and perseverance in wanting to change. Meaning, sometimes holding on is more painful than letting go! Therefore, learning to wrestle, fight, and persevere through the testing will that result in the blessing needed for your life and generations to come. 

”Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” So He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob.” And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.”“

Genesis 32:25-28 NKJV 

3. When your determination results in you not letting go, your transformation not only brings God Glory but affects the generations to come (Blessings) 

”Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me Your name, I pray.” And He said, “Why is it that you ask about My name?” And He blessed him there. So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: “For I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” Just as he crossed over Penuel the sun rose on him, and he limped on his hip. Therefore to this day the children of Israel do not eat the muscle that shrank, which is on the hip socket, because He touched the socket of Jacob’s hip in the muscle that shrank.“ 

Genesis 32:29-32 NKJV