THE THREE GOVERNMENTS

THE THREE GOVERNMENTS: THE PRODIGAL’S EXPERIENCE

SELF, SATAN AND DIVINE GOVERNMENT WHOSE ADMINISTRATION IS CURRENTLY RULING YOUR LIFE?

Thursday, December 2, 2010

MEMORY VERSE: “When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things” (1 Cor. 13:11)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 13:9-12

⁹ For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

¹⁰ But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

¹¹ When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

¹² For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

¹³ And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

In the story of the prodigal son recorded in Luke 15:11-32, we see an example of three governments in operation. First, the younger son began with self-government. Whenever young people decide to live like they like, it is because they think they have come of age. Unfortunately, age does not bestow wisdom on everyone except those who have paid some price to have it.

This is why you see a man of 40 or 50 still speaking, thinking, acting and planning like a child. According to today’s passage, they have refused to dump childish traits and toys. Anyone under self-government can be likened to a child. His or her thinking, planning and actions will be very shallow. One thing you can be sure of is that everyone under self-government sooner or later will get into trouble that would make them to further degenerate to the government of Satan. When your knowledge, strength, human connections and other resources have failed you, there is tendency to yield to Satan’s government.

This is why many run to witch doctors, spiritualists and occult groups who cannot help themselves to help them. The prodigal son took up the job of feeding swine yet, inspite of his hard work, his employer refused to feed him. Satan is a terrible taskmaster. If you go to him in time of trouble, he will worsen your lot. One thing is certain: you cannot go to Satan or his agent and allow him to rule over your life without leaving worse and counting more losses.

When Satan takes over your life, he will use you without reward. He will torment the fellow with fear and threats. He will make promises that he will not keep. And if you are bold enough to challenge him for breaking his covenant, he could destroy the fellow. If you visit Satan or his agent with one problem, you may leave with 10. All the time, the prodigal son was feeding the swine, he was not himself. He was out of his mind.

It could be said that those under Satan’s government are in a class of madness. Why would a woman who out of fear runs to witch doctors to protect her child, eventually donates her as food to those who should have protected her? Only madness explains this. Before the prodigal son could think clearly, he came to himself. When he returned to his father, another government - divine government began.

THE FATHER’S BLESSING: I pray for you as you read this message today. There is a transformation awaiting you before this year runs to an end, as the Lord Jesus takes control of your life completely, all the work of the flesh and satanic activities in around you will end with this year. Those Egyptians you see today, you shall see them no more, for the Lord will drown them all in the red sea of 2010 in the mighty name of Jesus.” (Amen)

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