2017 - A YEAR OF PERFECTION!

Pr. James Victor Lubwama

Psalm 138:8 (NKJV)

"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me......"

The spirit of the Lord is the one that governs the body of Christ and this is the Lord’s message for the church this year:

1.   God is going to perfect what he started; He is going to finish what He spoke in all areas of your life. Sometimes we get discouraged because of the promises we haven’t yet received, but take heart: God is a builder and he works in phases; he lays the foundation first, goes on to erect the retaining walls, proceeds to roof and finalizes with the finishing. This year all those who have never been finished, their time has arrived – for every believer is going to be perfected,  and this perfection will make you attractive thus drawing unbelievers to the church to acknowledge God. He is going to make you happy and shine for the glory of his name.

2.   The poor are going to be made wealthy not for their own glory but to attract those who are going to shrines and smite worldly wickedness as well. All evil is going to be crashed down. The bible says in Haggai 2:7-9 (NLT) that; “I will shake all the nations, and the treasures of all the nations will be brought to this Temple. I will fill this place with glory, says the LORD of Heaven's Armies. 8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. 9 The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. And in this place I will bring peace. I, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, have spoken!”

The bible says in Isaiah 45:2-3 (NKJV) that "I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron. 3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the Lord, who call you by your name, am the God of Israel.”

God is preparing to give us the wealth that is in the land. Most people do not know this, but God has permitted poverty to strike for a reason; that there may be a distinction between those who fear the Lord and those who do not fear him.  Amidst poverty, when God lifts the poor and gives them wealth, it will vividly be known; even the wealthy who thought that they would never seek God are going to seek and praise Him having seen the poor transformed and lifted.

This scripture from Haggai will be so profound this year and multitudes are going to flock churches where the presence of the Lord dwells. God is going to get a response and place it into his house, but that response will be tested on you - we are going to be a display of Gods glory. We all have a network of people whom we have to draw back into the Kingdom of God.

3.   God is going to uphold the lowly and make them excel. Jesus said in John 12:26 (KJV) “If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” Jesus is in glory and his servant here on earth is going to be clothed in glory. Therefore in addition to perfection, you are going to be dignified.

4.   This year we are going to witness believers employing people. Believers are going to own big businesses and people will wonder how this has come to be. People had ignorantly been attributing some believers and pastors’ success to sorcery or manipulation, however God is going to raise the church and hurl the devil down while we excel and advance. The wealth Jesus provides is not like that of the satanic world where they need to make blood sacrifices to succeed. Jesus was slain on the cross in order to give us wealth that has no sorrow added; as we are reminded in Proverbs 10:22 (AMP) that; “The blessing of the Lord brings [true] riches, and He adds no sorrow to it [for it comes as a blessing from God].”

Your transformation, God’s benefit

In salvation there is a transformation, and once you are transformed to the likeness of Christ’s character, you experience abundant purposeful life. Let the people see how the anointing has transformed you so that they will draw near to you and thereafter come to Christ such that heaven expands and hell diminishes.

The anointing will direct you to where your wealth is; God is going to transfer you to where you shall see his saving hand. Ensure you have a personal vision which is line with God’s overall vision. God is going to perfect that which concerns this year, however, everything comes with a price - heavenly things are not for free; be obedient and faithful.

Wishing you the best of this year!!!