Divine Connections (Right Time, Right People)

Divine Connections (Right Time, Right People)

Focus word for today is ‘Divine Connections.’
The focus verse states “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.” Pro 18.16
Declaration: God connects me to people of purpose today; my gift creates opportunities for Kingdom impact.
4 points to ponder based on Pro 18.16
1.Divine connections are orchestrated by God.
God coordinates and brings divine connections into our life. There are other connections – human, wrong or evil connections that can also enter our life. But God connects people for purpose. For example, 1Sam 18.1 speaks of Jonathan’s heart. It was literally knit together with David’s. God brings certain hearts together. Jonathan was a descendant from the tribe of Benjamin, the son of Saul, the first King of Israel while David was Jesse’s son. The same prophet Samuel who anointed King Saul, anointed David the Shepherd boy.
Jonathan and David were very close to each other (heart to heart) -  a godly relationship. Similarly, in Acts 9.27, we see another connection – Barnabas connected Saul to the apostles (New Testament). Jonathan and David’s relationship was a long standing one and David got connected to the Royal family. David married Michal (Jonathan’s sister). Jonathan and David shared a covenant relationship – stronger than a familial one. A divine love. David benefitted much from this relationship, even Israel too. A good relationship!
Similarly, in the New Testament, Saul who later became Paul – was a Pharisee of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew. Yet he tortured the Christians, and executed women, children, men and even killed Stephen. He was saved when he had an encounter with Jesus. Yet no one in the church accepted him at first because he was a ruthless murderer of Christians. Still Barnabas, (meaning son of encouragement) took to him in Godly fellowship. He connected him to the foundational apostles. Misunderstandings, prejudices were cleared and a divine connection was formed.
In Ruth 2.3, we see that Ruth happened to come to Boaz’s field. She was a widow, an orphan, a foreigner and a Moabite (a cursed lineage) yet Boaz married her – a divine connection was forged. From that lineage came Jesse, Kind David and finally Jesus.
I want to give you an illustration of a machine with many parts, quite complex. It can be taken out part by part. Only when the parts are fixed together can it work as an engine, a motor, a pump or even a tailoring machine. Similarly, if we are detached from a community or body, there won’t be a united effort or impact. But if divinely connected, a purpose or goal will be brought out by God through it.
 
2.Your gift is the key to connection
God’s grace in you, God given gift makes room for Him. This brings us into the presence of important people. Divine connections are often unlocked through your God given gift.
For example; Exo 31. 3 - 5 – God gave skill and ability.
Mt. 25. 14 – 15 – each was given talents.
1Pet 4.10 speaks - ‘use your gift to serve others.’
When you want to unlock a door you simply insert a key into the lock and turn (effortless job) and the door opens.   The door can’t be forced open. Whatever talents God has entrusted us – they take us to higher positions.
An illustration would be the poets or patrons in the King’s palace. Their skills/talents led them to their position in the court. Kids or youth with special skills receive the President’s award or recognition. These talents, gifts which are God given lead to favoured positions and divine connections.
 
3.Right connections accelerate destiny
Right or divine connections brings us before great men. God uses divine doors, gives opportunities to accelerate progress. Certain individuals are brought into our life for this purpose and they are called destiny helpers.
A few examples – you need to get admission for your child at school.  You meet up with someone who has connection in the school and helps you. So in spite of the heavy queue for the admission process, you finish the paperwork quickly and leave. This is how God gets you into divine connection with destiny helpers.  I prophesy that God will connect you with certain destiny helpers this month. Confess amen.
Pro 13.20 says, “Walk with wise and become wise……”
Eccl 4.9 says, “Two are better than one…..”
In Gen 41, Joseph was brought before Pharaoh. There were many divine connections in his life. From the pit, to being sold as a slave, to Potiphar’s house, to the jail, the baker and the cup bearer’s dreams which were connected to be reinstated as the King’s cup bearer while the other was removed. Later Joseph was brought out to use his God given skill to interpret the Pharaoh’s dreams and gets instated as prime minister. This happened through divine connection. God will bring certain divine connections into your life too!
When we walk in God’s grace according to His will and not ours, God will connect us to certain people. When you are alone, someone picks you up and takes you to the place you want to go. Like this certain people will come to your life who will quickly take you to your destiny. They accelerate your move.
 
4.Divine connections require character and stewardship
Being of right character and right management capabilities will lead you to divine connections. Divine connections can open doors; but character keeps them open.
Prov 22. 29 – skilled and diligent stand before kings. They are self-disciplined and skillful.
Lk 16.10 – says, “whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much…..” Faithful in little, faithful in much!
Col3.23 – work heartily as for the Lord.
God brings you into the presence of people among whom you are not qualified to be with. Your personality, behavior decides whether you’ll continue there. If you behave out of protocol, how will you last? You’ll be thrown out. So character sustains divine connections. God brings many into divine connection but because they do not mold their character properly, they are removed from the connection.
To recap: 1. Divine connections are orchestrated by God.
                  2. Your gift is the key to connection.
                  3. Right connections accelerate destiny.
         4. Divine connections require character and stewardship
God bless you with divine connections!