Transcending Limitations
By Pastor Sedrick Fluker
Ephesians 3:20
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us “
As we anticipate entering into the “next level” of God’s promises, we must contend with any limitations that threaten to hinder or slow down our progress towards reaching that next level. Limitations are things that restrict or confine us inside certain boundaries. They can come through our family history, the enemy, or self-induced. In either case, we must transcend every limitation in this season to lay hold of the next level blessings promised to us. To transcend means to excel, breakthrough, surpass, or go beyond. As we celebrate Jesus’ coming this time of year, we must not forget the fact that he transcended every limitation known to man, and through the power of the Holy Spirit we too can transcend the limitations we face in life.
What are the main limitations we must transcend in this season?
I. Our __people__________
Our People can limit us if they aren’t in agreement with or properly “aligned with” the path of divine destiny we are on as believers. Amos 3:3 (KJV) “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Proverbs 13:20 “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” This passage reveals a powerful truth in that we often become most like the people we hang out with.
II. Our __perception______
Number 13:33 (KJV) “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.” Perception is defined as a mental impression. We must not allow our limited perceptions of situations cause us to miss our next level promise from the Lord.
III. Our __Past_______________
Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
IV. Our __Practices__________
Philippians 4:9 (ESV) What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me - practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
how do we transcend our limitations in this season?
A. ___Look_____________ to Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
B. ___Listen______________ to Jesus. John 2:5 (KJV) “His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.” There is a distinct difference between hearing God and listening to Him. Hearing and obeying translates into listening. God will always exceed our limitations with “miracle overflow” when we respond by listening to Him.
C. ___Live_____________ in Jesus. John 15:4 (NIV) “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”
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