Priestly Responsibilities: Cultivating Daily Fellowship with God
Isaac Megbolugbe
November 24, 2024
Introduction
As men of faith, embracing priestly responsibilities requires a deep, consistent fellowship with God. This daily commitment should begin with a minimum of two hours dedicated to intimate communion with Him.
Why Early Morning Fellowship?
1. Emulating Jesus’ Example: Jesus Christ prioritized morning fellowship with His Father in prayer and intimate communion before commencing His day (Mark 1:35, Matthew 4:4).
2. Disciplined Routine: Rising early demands self-discipline, ensuring a strong spiritual foundation for the day.
3. Uninterrupted Time: Early mornings provide quiet, uninterrupted time for focused prayer and meditation.
Benefits of Morning Fellowship
1. Spiritual Strength: Starts the day with divine empowerment.
2. Clarity and Guidance: Receives direction and wisdom for daily decisions.
3. Peace and Confidence: Fills heart with peace and confidence.
Practical Steps
1. Establish a consistent sleep schedule to rise early.
2. Begin with Psalm 27, declaring God’s promises.
3. Explore resources like Dr. Myles’ video: “Start Your Morning in God’s Protection: The Power of Psalm 27.”
4. Commit to daily fellowship, cultivating intimacy with God. Schedule a minimum of 2 hours and make this fellowship with the Lord foundational and central to your daily walk and obedience before the Lord.
Psalm 27: A Powerful Declaration
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1)
Resources
– Dr. Myles’ video: “Start Your Morning in God’s Protection: The Power of Psalm 27”
– Scripture: Psalm 27, Mark 1:35, Matthew 4:4
Prayer
“Lord, grant me discipline to prioritize our daily fellowship, that I may walk in Your strength, guidance and peace.”
