Apostle Allison Smith Conliff encourages the congregation to appreciate their freedom of worship and religious liberty. By contrasting the local environment with the extreme oppression and strict laws of North Korea, the Apostle warns against taking the Bible or the ability to gather for granted. The message transitions into a biblical study of Numbers 32, focusing on the tribes of Reuben and Gad and their request for specific land. Central to the sermon is the requirement of wholehearted obedience to God, emphasizing that spiritual and physical inheritances are only secured through faithful commitment and following divine instructions. Ultimately, it serves as a call for believers to remain spiritually disciplined and persistent in their faith despite life's challenges.

Key Points:

Wholly following divine instructions as a combination of two concepts: 1.Being fully (W-H-O-L-L-Y) committed and, 2. Being set apart (H-O-L-Y) for God’s purposes. This level of obedience is not partial or based on personal preference, but is a total inclination to do things God's way.

The Apostle identifies several key aspects of what it means to wholly follow divine instructions today:

To wholly follow God means rejecting "divided loyalties" and avoiding a "lukewarm position" where one accesses God only when they want to "look good" while still living according to the world. The speaker emphasizes that following God on your own "terms and conditions" prevents you from reaching the "finish line" of His promises. It requires a "whole heart with clean hands and that pure heart".

A core component of following divine instructions is acting as one is "spirit-led" rather than doing things as they "feel". The Apostle notes that human nature often resists instructions, leading people to question why they must follow a specific path. Wholly following requires:

• Shifting your thinking from the natural realm to the realm of the spirit.
• Solidifying and anchoring oneself in the Word of God so that Christ is expressed through the individual.
• Moving in complete obedience 24/7, even when it is difficult.

The Apostle asserts that one cannot know or follow God’s instructions without the discipline of studying the Word. Refusing to learn and study is equated to refusing to know the God who called you. Furthermore, following instructions involves recognizing the specific "word" or "season" God has placed you in and running with that specific guidance.

Wholly following divine instructions today also involves the active use of the gifts and ministries God has placed within an individual, such as ushering, evangelism, or being a blessing to the kingdom. The Apostle highlights that:

• You must fulfill your specific "part" or "gig" on earth and not die with your ministry still inside you.
• You must honor any vows you take and accept the conditions God sets.
• You should not compare your service to others but focus on your own obedience to God.

Apostle Allison teaches that God's plan and purpose only come to fruition when an individual follows "all of the instructions". Drawing on the biblical example of the tribes of Israel, the Apostle notes that while God provides the "supernatural ability" to succeed, the manifestation of victory depends on the act of following guidance precisely. Conversely, "partially following" the Lord or discouraging others from obedience can lead to consequences and a failure to enter one's "promised land".

Rec. Date: 17th September, 2023