Kingdom Elevation for Greater Assignments:

Revelation 11:12; Joshua 3:5

“And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, come up hither, and they
ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.”

(At narinig nila ang isang malakas na tinig mula sa langit na nagsabi sa kanila umakyat kayo rito
at sila’y umakyat sa langit sa isang ulap at nakita sila ng kanilang mga kaaway)

“And Joshua said unto the people, sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders
among you.”

(At sinabi ni Joshua sa bayan magpakabanal kayo sapagkat bukas ay gagawa ng mga
kababalaghan ang Panginoon sa into.)

Introduction:

God calls us to specific roles and missions. When God calls us he equips us (binibigyan ng
kapangyarihan, pinapalakas). Sometimes we think that God makes a mistake when he calls us
in the ministry, but God never makes mistakes.

Naalala ko yung isang kwento ng isang pastor sa isang church. Meron isang pastor na matanda
na at hindi na kayang mag pastor kaya meron isang batang pastor na kahalili at nakita niya na
ang church ay parang wala ng sigla, kaya ang sabi niya sa kanyang mensahe.

Starting this coming week we will start to WALK so that this church will move forward (susulong)
and the work of God will move forward. Ang sabi ng mga member, we will walk pastor, we will
walk.

And as we walk we will start to RUN so this church will move forward and the work of God will
move forward. Ang sabi ng mga member we will run pastor, we will run.

And as we run, we will FLY…so this church can move forward and the work of God will move
forward ... .ang sabi ng mga member we will fly pastor, we will fly ... .and to be able to fly we
need money ... .ang sabi ng mga member let was walk pastor let us walk…..

Kapag meron vision ang inyong pastor suportahan ninyo, huwag kontrahin. Dahil alam ng
inyong pastor na pagdating sa gawain ng Diyos yung hindi ninyo kaya, kaya ng Panginoon.
When God calls you he equips you ( bibigyan ka ng kalakasan, bibigyan ka ng kapangyarihan)
so you can fulfill the role (tungkulin) and mission that God gives you.

How can we elevate God’s kingdom and fulfill the assignments effectively?
To elevate God’s kingdom and to fulfill our assignment that God gives us, we must first elevate
God in our lives.

This means recognizing (kikilalanin) God’s sovereignty (lubos na kapangyarihan). This means
we need to put our faith in God, this means we need to be obedient and seek God’s guidance
(patnubay) as we fulfill the role (tungkulin) and mission He gave us.

How can we recognize God’s sovereignty? By seeking (paghahanap ng) His guidance (gabay),
and trusting (pagtitiwala) His plan.

Let us study some biblical principles that can help us elevate God’s kingdom for greater service.

1. Recognize God's Sovereignty

“Si Moses na aking lingkod ay patay na. Tumindig ka at tumawid sa Jordang ito, ikaw at ang
buong bayang ito hanggang sa lupain na aking ibinibigay sa kanila, sa mga anak ng Israel. V3
bawat dakong tuntungan ng talampakan ng inyong paa ay naibigay ko na sa inyo, gaya ng
sinabi ko kay Moises”

We see Joshua's Recognition of God's Sovereignty.Throughout his leadership, he demonstrated

Sana lahat ng Christians ay ganito. Binibigay natin ang lubos na pagtitiwala natin sa Diyos. Ang
problema kasi sa mga anak ng Diyos sa ating kapanahunan pag may pagsubok at kahirapan na
dumarating ang unang inaalis sa buhay ay ang Diyos.

May problema hindi magsisimba, dapat nga pag may problema dun ka dapat lalong lumalapit sa
Diyos, hindi lumalayo sa Diyos. Akala ng iba na ang paglilingkod sa Diyos ay sa panahon
lamang ng kaginhawaan, sa panahon ng kasaganaan.

Magandang maglingkod sa Panginoon sa panahon ng may mga trials, dyan natin maipapakita
sa Diyos ang ating katapatan.

Noong ako ay nasa San Pedro pa meron kaming dinalaw na kapatiran. Sa church kasi pag hindi
na nag church ng dalawang beses na magkasunod dinadalaw yan ng pastor. Kasama ko si
pastor lito valenzuela dinalaw namin ang isang kapatid. ( illustration) Let us trust God and trust
God’s plan.

Joshua Follows God's Instructions God told him in v2 to cross the river Jordan Joshua obeyed
God's command, he lead the Israelites across the Jordan River.
Even when it seemed impossible, how can you cross the Jordan river e, napaka lalim nito at
napaka lapad na ilog. This act of obedience demonstrated his trust in God's ability to overcome
obstacles.

You know what happened? In (Joshua 3:17) God causes the Jordan river to dry for the Israliet to
cross. When you trust God’s plan He will do miracles for you.

2nd Conquering Jericho, Jericho has a high and thick wall and inside of this thick walls are giant
warriors. Joshua followed God's kakaibang instructions for capturing Jericho. Kung susundin
lang ni Joshua ang normal na pakikipaglaban, para mapasok mo ang Jericho bibilang ka ng tao.

Pero yung makapal na wall at mga higanteng mandirigma sa loob ng Jericho ay no match sa
kapangyarihan ng Diyos.

Ang sabi ng Diyos ka Joshua chapter 6 lumakad ng pitong beses sa paligid ng bayan ng at sa
ikapitong araw sabay sabay na hihipan ang mga trumpeta at sabay sabay na sisigaw. And in
v16-17 pagdating ng ikapitong ikot sa bayan pinapatunog ang trumpeta, sabay sabay na
sumigaw at ang bakod ng Jericho ay bumagsak tanging si Rahab at mga kasama sa loob ng
bahay ang natirang buhay.

Total submission to God’ sovereignty gives us victory in our Christian life. How can we elevate
God’s kingdom and fulfill our greater assignment.

2. Seek God's Guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6) (Joshua 5:14)

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths." (Sa Panginoon ay buong pusong kang
magtiwala at huwag kang manalig sa sarili mong pang unawa. V6 sa lahat ng iyong mga lakad
siya’y iyong kilalanin at itutuwid niya ang iyong mga landasin.)

(Joshua 5:14) “anong ipinag uutos ng aking Panginoon sa kanyang lingkod”

Joshua in his journey going to the promised land seeks guidance with the Lord. Without God’s
guidance to him he could not have achieved success.

King Solomon said trust in the Lord with all your heart. What is the meaning of trust in the Lord
with all our heart? 1st Acknowledge (kilalanin natin) our dependence (depende) to God,
Recognize (kilalanin) that you are not self-sufficient and that you rely (umaasa) on God for
everything. This includes your physical needs.

Tandaan natin na dito sa mundong ito wala tayong pag aari, we don't own anything. Sabi ni Job
in book of Job. Hubad aking dumating sa mundong ito hubad akong babalik. tayong dumating
sa mundong ito hubad tayong banalik sa Diyos. Yang bahay na sinasabi mong iyo isang araw
may titira dyan na hindi mo na kilala. Yang sasakyan mo pag wala ka na kung hindi yan masira,
iba na ang nagmamaneho niyan.

Kahit na ang ating spiritual growth, we are dependence to God. We cannot grow spiritually
apart from the word of God.

2nd Let go of (bitawan nati ) your desire (pagnanais) to control every aspect of your life. Trust
that God has a greater plan and that He knows what is best for you.

3rd Practice Gratitude: Focus on the blessings in your life and express gratitude to God.
Kadalasan pag matagumpay na ang buhay ang naitataas natin ang sarili natin (masipag ako,
matalino ako, magaling ako) nakakalimutan ang Diyos na nagbigay. Let us cultivate (linangin)
our heart to trust and contentment. Let us approach God with humility (pusong
mapagpakumbaba).

This is how we seek guidance from the Lord. How can we elevate God’s kingdom for greater
assignment?

3. Trust God's Timing (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."

Let us understand God has a perfect timing for everything. What are the benefits of trusting in
God’s timing?

Una Peace and Serenity (kapayapaan at katahimikan) Knowing that God has a plan and is
working things out in His perfect timing can bring a sense of peace and serenity. (Colossians
3:15)
“At maghari sa inyong puso ang kapayapaan ni Cristo, na doon ay tinawag din naman kayo sa
isang katawan. At kayo’y maging mapag pasalamat.”

Pangalawa, Reduced stress, Worrying (pag aalala) about the future can lead to anxiety (pagka
balisa) and stress. Trusting in God's timing can help alleviate (mapapagaan) these feelings.

Kung ikaw ay dalaga o binata, huwag mag madaling maghanap ng ka partner wait for God’s
timing. Naniniwala ako na may nilalang ang Diyos para. Kailangan lang ay ipanalangin at
maghintay. Huwag yong nakakita ka lang ng gwapo tulad namin ay sunggab kaagad. Or naka
kita ka lang ng maganda sabihin mo eto na yung pinadala ni Lord. Kaya bigay agad.

Paano mo ba malalaman ito ay galing sa Diyos? Una syempre kristiano at hindi lang basta
kristiano, malagong kristiano. Kaya pag unbeliever huwag mo ng subukan, masisira ang buhay
mo. Marami ang mapagkunwari pag nakuha na nila gusto nila ikaw na ang pasusunurin nila.
Ikalawa, pag may bisyo hindi galing kay Lord yan, marami ngang kristiano hanggang ngayon
nakikita ko na nag bibisyo pa rin. Kristiano na yan ha. Mas lalo na pag unbeliever.

Pag naghintay ka sa bigay ni Lord yang lalaking yan or babaeng yan, ay mamahalin kang tunay.
Habang lumilipas ang panahon, ay lalong lumalalim ang inyong pagmamahal.
Hindi tulad ng unbeliever pag maasim na ang amoy mo papalitan ka na niyan. Kaya kayong
mga babae na may asawa kailangan palaging mabango para excited palaging umuwi ang mga
asawa ninyo.

3rd waiting for God’ timing Increased Joy: Knowing that God is working for your good can bring
you joy and hope, even in difficult circumstances.

To elevate God’s kingdom we need to….

4. Surrender our Will (Matthew 16:24)

"If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny, and take up his cross, and follow Me."

Surrendering our will to God means putting God’s desires ahead of our own. It's a picture of
humility that allows (binibigyan ng pahintulot) God to work (na gumawa) through us (sa
pamamagitan natin) more effectively.

5. Develop a Deep Relationship with God (John 15:5)

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He that abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for
without me ye can do nothing.”

If a man abides in the Lord, and the words of the Lord abide in him, he will bear much fruit; and
the Lord will glorify him.

Abiding in Jesus: This means having a deep and ongoing relationship with Him. It involves
(kasama dito) seeking His presence, (kasama dito) listening to His voice, and (kasama dito)
following His teachings.

Letting His Words Dwell Within Us: This means studying and meditating on the word of God
regularly, allowing God's Word to shape (maghubog) our thoughts, beliefs, and actions.

Bearing Much Fruits means positive outcomes of our lives, such as love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). When we
abide in Jesus and let His words dwell within us, we will naturally produce these fruits.

Another fruit is the fruit of our ministry, the soul that we win for the lord this is the greatest
commandment.
God will honor and exalt us as His children. When we bear fruit, it reflects (sumasalamin) His
glory (kaluwalhatian) and brings Him honor.

Conclusion:
Elevating God for greater assignments involves recognizing His sovereignty, seeking
His guidance, trusting His timing, surrendering our will, and developing a deep relationship with
Him. By following these principles, we can position ourselves for more fruitful and fulfilling
service in His kingdom.

Calauan slbc/bhwi 10-27-24

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