English Service by Rev, DR. Willy Mutiso

LET YOUR STAR SHINE

SERIES: SERVING GOD’S PURPOSE IN YOUR GENERATION.
TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-2.

 

God created every person with a destiny to shine. The star represents that person’s destiny, glory, divine assignment. A star also represents visibility and divine relevance (Genesis 37:9-10).

Stars are symbols of divine light and manifestation of God’s purpose in one’s life. Unfortunately, many people’s stars are attacked, covered, delayed, or dimmed by forces of darkness. But the good news is that no matter the battles, your star must shine by the authority of God’s word.

When the wise men came seeking Jesus Christ, they declared “We have seen His star in the East”. This means that stars can be seen, recognized, and followed. If Jesus Christ had a star that guided the wisemen to Him, then every believer also has a divine star that must shine and announce their destiny to the world.

You must ensure that your God given star is shining in spite of opposition. Your star represents your gifts, your destiny, your greatness and the divine opportunities God has ordained for you. Let us examine how to ensure that our God given star must shine in spite of opposition. Let us learn:-

THE REALITY OF YOUR STAR.

  • Your star represents your identity, assignment, and divine destiny before God.
  1. A star is a divine marker of destiny (Number 24:17). God uses stars as prophetic symbols of people’s destinies.
  2. Stars represent light in darkness (John 1:5). Every star shines brightest in dark times.
  3. God has ordained every believer to shine brightest as stars (Philippians 2:15).
    • You are not meant to be hidden but to manifest.
  4. Your star is unique (1 Cor 15:41).
    • No two stars are the same, your destiny is distinct.
    • The star that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Matt 2:1-2) guided wisemen to the King of Kings.

POWERS THAT FIGHT YOUR STAR.

  • There are forces that try to dim or swallow the glory of men’s stars.
  1. Witchcraft manipulation (Ezekiel 13:18).
    • Evil powers attempt to cover destinies.
  2. Household wickedness (Micah 7:6). Family enemies often fight the star of greatness.
  3. Envy and jealousy (Gen. 37:10-11).
    • Joseph’s brothers envied his dreams and sought to kill his star.
  4. Sin & disobedience (Isaiah 59:2). Sin can cover a man’s star from shining.
    • King Herod sought to destroy Jesus because of His star. (Matt. 2:16).

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR STAR AND THAT OF YOUR CHILDREN.

  • To shine you must guard your destiny from satanic attacks.

Prayer warfare (Matt 11:12).

    • Stars are preserved through violent prayers.

Holiness and purity (Hebrews 12:14). 

  • A pure life keeps your star shining without hindrance.

Covenant connection (Genesis 12:2-3). 

  • Walking in covenant with God protects your destiny.

Discernment (1 John 4:1). 

  • You must discern those who seek to dim your light.
  • Daniel protected his star through holiness and prayer (Daniel 6:10).

HOW TO MAKE YOUR STAR SHINE BRIGHTER.

God called us not only to shine but to shine brighter.

Rise and shine by divine command (Isa. 60:1). 

  • Obeying God’s command and releases your light.

Use your gifts and talents (Proverbs 18:16). 

  • Your star shines when you manifest your God given abilities.

Walk in wisdom (Ecclesiastes 8:1). 

  • Wisdom makes a man’s face shine.

Shine through soul-winning (Daniel 12:3). 

  • Those who turn many to righteousness shine as stars forever.
  • Joseph’s star shone brighter despite opposition until he ruled in Egypt (Gen. 41:39-44).

PROPHETIC DECLARATION OVER YOUR STAR.

  • Your star must shine despite and regardless of opposition.
  1. Your star shall not be covered (Isa. 25:7). Every veil over your destiny is destroyed.
  2. Your star shall overcome every Herod (Psalm 91:11). God will protect your destiny from evil powers.
  3. Your star shall announce you to kings (Isa. 60:3). Nations shall come to your light.
  4. Your star shall shine brighter every day (Proverbs 4:18). Your destiny will move from glory to glory.
    • The wisemen located Jesus Christ by His star. Matt. 2:9-10.
    • When your star shines, certain manifestations must follow:
  • Visibility – people shall come to your light (Isa. 60:3)
  • Divine attraction – your star will attract destiny helpers (Matt. 2:10-11)
  • There will be unstoppable progress- no power can stop a star that God has ordained Romans (Rom 8:31).
  • A shining star fulfills God’s purpose without delay (Job 22:28)

CONCLUSION

  • Your star represents your God given destiny.
  • Though powers of darkness may rise against it, you are ordained by God to shine.
  • As you remain in Christ, walk in holiness, and engage in prayer warfare, your star will shine to the glory of God.
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Rev, DR. Willy Mutiso

Rev, Dr. Willy Mutiso is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Athiriver. He is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives.

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