YOUR STAR MUST SHINE

SERIES: HOW TO FULFILL YOUR DIVINE DESTINY. 

TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-2.

Every person carries a star which represents that person’s destiny, glory and divine assignment on earth. 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 the force of darkness.

The good news is that no matter the battles, your star must shine by the authority of God’s word.

When the wise men (Magi) came seeking Jesus, they declared “we have seen his star in the east.” That means stars can be seen, recognized and followed. If Jesus had a star that guided men to Him, then every believer also has a divine star that must shine and announce their destiny to the world.

Let us examine how to ensure that our God-given star must shine in spite of opposition:-

THE REALITY OF YOUR STAR.

• Your star represents your destiny, identity and divine assignment before God.

A star is a divine mark of destiny-Numbers 24:17.

• God uses stars as prophetic symbols of people’s destinies.

1. Stars represent light in darkness-John 1:5.

• Every star shines brightest in dark times.

God has ordained every believer to shine as stars-Phil. 2:15.

• You are not meant to be hidden but to manifest.

Your star is unique-1st Cor. 15:41. No two stars are the same, your destiny is distinct.

• The star of Jesus Christ-Matt. 2:1-2 guided wise men 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.

Witchcraft manipulation-Ezekiel 13:18.

• Evil powers attempt to cover destinies.

Household wickedness-Micah 7:6.

• Family enemies often fight the star of greatness.

Envy and jealousy-Gen. 37:10-11.

• Joseph’s brothers envied his dreams and sought to kill his star.

Sin and disobedience-Isaiah 59:1-2.

• 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.

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

Prayer warfare-Matt. 11:12.

• Stars are preserved through violent prayers.

Holiness and purity-Heb. 12:14.

• A pure life keeps your star shining without hindrance.

Covenant connection-Gen. 12:2-3.

• Walking in covenant with God protects your destiny.

Discernment-1st John 4:1.

• • You must discern those who seek to dim your light.

• Daniel preserved his star through holiness and prayer-Daniel 6:10.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR STAR SHINE BRIGHTER.

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

Rise and shine by divine command-Isaiah 60:1.

• Obeying God’s command releases your light.

Use your gifts and talents-Prov. 18:16.

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

Walk in wisdom-Eccl. 8:1.

• Wisdom makes a man’s face shine.

Shine through soul-winning-Dan. 12:3.

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

PROPHETIC DECLARATION OVER YOUR STAR.

• Your star must shine despite opposition.

Your star shall not be covered-Isaiah 25:7.

• Every vail over your destiny is destroyed.

• Your star shall overcome every Herod-Psalm 91:11.

• God will protect your destiny from evil powers.

Your star shall announce you to kings-Isaiah 60:3.

• Nations shall come to your light.

Your star shall shine brighter every day-Prov. 4:8.

• Your destiny shall move from glory to glory.
• The wise men located Jesus Christ by His star-Matt. 2:9-10.

CONCLUSION

• Your star represents your God given destiny.
• Though powers of darkness may rise against it, you are ordained by God to shine.
• No force can stop a man whom God has destined to shine.
• Just remain (abide) in Christ, walk in holiness and engage in prayer warfare, your star must shine to the glory of God.
• Every power assigned to cover my star must be destroyed by the fire of the Holy Spirit.