Going Forward – Part 4 – More and More

Proverbs 4:18

The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. (NIV)

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (KJV)

Prayer:

1. My light will not go dim in the name of Jesus.

2. I will go higher and higher and become better and better by the power in the blood of Jesus.

3. Father let there be an increase of your grace and knowledge in my life daily in Jesus name.

4. Powers working against my rising and shining, scattter in the name of Jesus.

5. My light will shine more and more even until the perfect day of Christ in Jesus mighty name.

Going Forward – More and More

Your light will shine more and more in Jesus name. The times and power of darkness will not overcome your life and destiny in Jesus name. Failure at the edge of breakthrough will no longer be your portion in Jesus name. The light of God will sweep away every form of darkness and failure from your life, career, academics, health, aspirations, ministry and destiny in Jesus mighty name! Amen! Amen!! Amen!!! In Jesus faithful name!

We have already seen the type of paths a person who wants to shine must walk in. Some paths or ways lead to destruction, some other paths and ways lead to life and glory, you will not be destroyed, you will not walk in the path of destruction in Jesus mighty name.

We have also seen the nature of the just person who will shine, how to become just and remain just till the end.

We have seen what shining means, what it means to shine, shining as light and if an individual is not currently shinning, what to do to shine and remain shinning till the end.

Today, we will be looking at what it means to shine more and more.

More means: added, additional, further, extra, increased, fresh, new, other, supplementary or supplemental, spare, alternative, a greater or additional amount of degree of light.

When the Bible says shining more and more, it is referring to a double measure of shining, glorious shinning that cannot be contended with. A double measure of shinning will be your portion in Jesus name.

In Psalm 115:14, the Bible says: The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.

God is in the business of increasing you more and more, you and your children (your future, your investment, your aspirations, your ability to war, your wisdom, your productivity, your impact in the heavenlies and on earth). The scripture above also refers to your children’s children and your future generations.

In what ways can and will God increase me more and more?

1. In wisdom: You need wisdom to excel in life. You need to know and understand what you do not know but need to excel in life. Wisdom is the application of knowledge and you cannot apply what you do not know or understand.

In Proverbs 4:7, the Bible says: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

That is why if you need to enroll in a class, study online, watch you tube videos to enhance your knowledge in areas in which you are deficient. For example, if you want to be an airline pilot, you will need to learn how to fly an airplane. You may even be taught by those who do not know God and be mesmerized by their dexterity in that field.

God can even teach you what you need to know as you ask Him. For example, God taught me a unique way of performing reconciliations when I was working as a consultant.

The Bible states in 1 Corinthians 1:30

It is because of God that you are in union with the Messiah Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption (ISV).

But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— (NKJV)

2. In righteousness: Allowing the righteousness of Christ to shine through us as we do right things. Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!

3. In holiness: Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)

4. In the knowledge of the bible/knowledge of God: Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 1:8

5. In prayers – intensity and effectiveness: Joshua prayed that the sun should not go down and the moon should not withdraw its light and it was so. In Joshua chapter 10, the Bible records:

12Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel:

“Sun, stand still over Gibeon;

And Moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.”

13So the sun stood still,

And the moon stopped,

Till the people had revenge

Upon their enemies.

Is this not written in the Book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day. 14And there has been no day like that, before it or after it, that the Lord heeded the voice of a man; for the Lord fought for Israel.

6. In soul winning: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. (Proverbs 11:30)

And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. (Daniel 12:3)

7. In positive impacts to my generation and future generations: This could include praying for leaders and your community, supporting the foodbank, women and children’s shelter, men’s shelter etc.

How can I increase and shine more and more?

1. Read and study the word of God: Diligently study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of the truth; (2 Timothy 2:15)

2. Be prayerful (PUSH) – Pray until you receive the answer to your requests. In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus told us the story of the persistent lady who did not give up until she got her request. Don’t give up.

Luke 18:1

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; KJV)

Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not give up. (CSB)

Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up: (CEV)

3. Remain holy: 1 Peter 1: 15But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Conversation refers to the totality of our relationship and communication. Also refer to Hebrews 12:14.

4. Don’t be a complainant or murmurer: Philippians 2:14-15 Do all things without murmurings and disputing (arguments):so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world,

5. Be faithful/reliable/helpful (Abraham and his neighbors). Genesis 14:13

Then one who had escaped came and told Abram the Hebrew, for he dwelt by the terebinth trees of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and brother of Aner; and they were allies with Abram.

In Genesis chapter 14, three kings warred against Sodom and Gomorrah and took Lot, Abraham’s nephew captive. He called his servants and his three neighbors to go with him to the battle and they went with him. We should rely on God to fight our battles but also develop good relationships with our neighbors who can help us in time of need. If Abraham had been unwilling to help his neighbors, they probably would not have risked their lives to help him.

6. Maintain good relationships: In addition to the above, keep good relationships. The Bible states in Proverbs 27:10 Do not forget your friends or your father's friends. If you are in trouble, don't ask a relative for help; a nearby neighbor can help you more than relatives who are far away.

I pray you will shine more and more, your light will not be dim in Jesus name. Your light will glow and keep on getting brighter. Your case will be different, you will stand out for excellence in Jesus name. Whenever your name comes up, you will be singled out for recognition, promotion, lifting up, positive beneficial rewards and blessings in Jesus mighty name!. Amen.

Prayer:

1. Give thanks

2. Born again

3. Father, increase me more and more, me and my children in Jesus name.

4. My life and posterity will not be wasted in Jesus name.

5. Father, help me to maintain positive beneficial relationships with my neighbors in Jesus name.

6. Lord, help me to make positive impacts in my community and in the nations in Jesus name.

7. Father, give me wisdom that makes a person’s face to shine in Jesus name.

8. Lord, the grace, knowledge and wisdom to excel in

9. Father, make me beneficially productive, resourceful in my investments, activities and actions in Jesus name.

10.Father, help me to study your words, be prayerful and remain holy till the end in Jesus name.

11.Lord help me to win souls into your kingdom in Jesus name.

12.Let every power working against my shining and lifting die in the name of Jesus.

13.I recover every good thing I have lost seven fold in Jesus name.

14.Father lift me up by your mercy and grace in Jesus mighty name.

15.Lord, help me to shine more and more till the end in Jesus mighty name.

16.Personal prayer points.

17.Give thanks.