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THE NEED FOR DIVINE INSTRUCTIONS. (transcript)


Text: John 16:14,15

The Bible reveals to us that there are general instructions for all Christians, for the body of Christ; and there are individual instructions for each individual that is more detailed and unique to the individual the instruction is for.

All human beings may have similarities, especially from a physical perspective but we are all unique and different from one another genetically, in personality, in opinion, perspective and upbringing.
God knows this, He knows because He created us and appreciates diversity and variety. 
Due to this difference from one person to another, God has instructions for us that is different for each person.
The instruction God had for Samson is different from the instruction He had for Abraham, the instruction of God for Abraham is different from that of King David, Gideon the warrior and judge's instructions is different to Jacob's who became Israel.
Do you know God's instruction for your life? 
If you don't, you need to get them. 
That is part of the responsibility of the Holy Ghost, to bring revelations and instruction to you. 
1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27

Examples of General Instructions in scripture
1) The Ten Commandments- Exodus 20:1-17
2) The mandate to evangelise- Mark 16:15, Deuteronomy 6:5
3)The instruction to love- 1 Timothy 1:5, Luke 10:27
4) The instruction to tithe- Malachi 3:10
5) The instruction of seeking the Kingdom of God- Matthew 6:33

Examples Of Individual Instructions in scripture
1) Elisha's instruction to Naman
2) God's instruction to the parents of John the Baptist
3) God's instruction to the parents of Samson
4) God's instruction to Moses (Exodus 4:6,19,21,22-23) (Exodus 6:13)
5) Jesus's instruction to the man born blind (John 9:7)
6) God's instruction to Aaron (Exodus 4:27)

How does God instruct?
1) By His Word- 2 Timothy 3:16
2) By His Spirit- John 14:26
3) By His Ministers- Angels, Prophets, Teachers, Evangelists and Apostles 
(Hebrews 1:14, John 9:7, Ephesians 4:11-13)

What is an instruction?
An instruction is a word, a direction or command that is given by a senior person to an individual for his own benefit.

The instructions of God are for our own benefit, and the result of the instruction is for the glory of God.
Most misfortunes in life can be traceable to misguidance.
We all need instructions from God to fulfil God's plan for our lives.
For children of God, God will instruct them from time to time and help them by instructions. 
Whether we obey God when the instructions come or not is up to us.
Instructions when obeyed help us stay on course with God, and help us operate in the place of safety.
To obey divine instructions is to respect divine principles, living this way comes with great rewards.

Olutosin Ogunkolade, a Teacher Pastor shares this message.

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