By Pastor Manuel
Opening Reflection
We thank the Lord for His timely mercies and great grace.
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven.”
— Eccl. 3:1 (AMP)
Every little thing or great experience has its own timeline... Nothing happens outside the borders of the power for manifestation. For anything at all to spring up 🌱🌷🌸 into life (existence), time must regulate or permit it.
The Mystery of “In the Beginning”
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
— Gen. 1:1 (KJV)
Before time was officially commissioned and given the mandate to rule the activities of various manifestations and their life span in earth, God interrupted eternity and called it within the beginning.
That’s what the English translation from the Aramaic means by... In the beginning
Genesis 1:1 wasn’t the very beginning... It never said at the beginning... but in the beginning
Key Insight
This presupposition implies that there were phases of the beginning...
Finished Works, Ongoing Work
“...although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.”
— Heb. 4:3 (KJV)“My Father never stops working...”
— John 5:17 (NLT)These are not contradictory in any sense.
God has finished His works, but the Father works and is still at work.
- God as Creator → Originator of life
- Father → Maintenance, guidance, assurance, fellowship
Pull Quote:
God has finished his works but the Father works and still at it.To have Him as God is to be religion ... While as your Father, you have a relationship with Him. You become partner with Him, and can manifest or continue His works, just like Christ.
Time Was Created
“Let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years.”
— Gen. 1:14 (KJV)
Thus, time was created according to this very verse.
“The greater light to rule the day...”
— Gen. 1:16 (KJV)
- Day → Beginning of activity
- Night → End of activity
“I must work... while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”
— John 9:4
The Power of Timing
Time affects to a large extent, the beginning and the end of events.
Pull Quote:
Nobody can do exploits excellently when their time hasn’t permitted it.
Even Jesus operated within time:
“My time has not yet come.” — John 2:4
“This... Jesus performed...” — John 2:11
Two Forces That Govern Manifestation
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time...”
— Hab. 2:3
Prophecies are always at the mercy of:
1. Alignment with Time
- God is the original creator of times
- Adversaries can influence through delays and setbacks
2. Alignment with Personal Preparation
- Readiness activates manifestation
- Expectancy aligns actions with destiny
Highlight:
Every divine purpose is birthed at the altar of preparation.
The Waiting Season
The waiting period can be very frustrating...
Case Study: John 5:5 — 38 years of infirmity
Others were more determined than this impotent folk.
The Destiny Clock
While God has everything in His power, He permits us to share responsibility for our destiny.
Key Question:
The divine timing might be ticking ⏰ but is your own destiny clock moving?
The Adversary and Time Manipulation
“...and think to change times and laws...”
— Dan. 7:25
- The adversary (antidikos) resists what is lawfully yours
- Seeks to delay, distort, or interrupt destiny
Case Reflection:
Why did Israel stay 430 years instead of 400?
Answer: Definitely not God!
Wisdom: Discern Time and Procedure
“A wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.”
— Eccl. 8:5
“There is a proper time and procedure for every matter...”
— Eccl. 8:6
Key Principle
Alignment between appointed time and proper procedure makes destiny unfold with ease.
Final Charge
“So teach us to number our days...”
— Ps. 90:12
Pull Quote (Closing):
A master of times is a powerhouse for outcomes; controller of happenstance.
