A respected minister once shared at a conference, “As I laid hands on a young man to bless him, I felt uneasy in my spirit.” Later, the Lord told him, “Call him back and withdraw that prayer.” He later found that God was still dealing with issues in that young man’s life.
Friend, God does not check your physique to bless you; He checks your heart. Until the right order is established, His blessing can remain suspended (Genesis 1:2). God does not bless disorder, and He does not anoint rottenness. You must position your heart in truth.
When God measures a man, He measures his heart, not his head (1 Samuel 16:7). If your heart is wrong, your life is wrong (Proverbs 4:23). Like Eliab, you may look the most promising, yet God may bypass you (Psalm 138:6). You can be ordained by men and still be rejected by God.
Scripture warns us not to lay hands on anyone hastily (1 Timothy 5:22). This is more than a formality. Ministers must not make laying on of hands a routine. It is a serious kingdom transaction that must be supervised by the Holy Ghost (Genesis 48:14-20).
What in your life could make God withdraw or suspend His blessing? What has God been correcting that you have allowed to linger (Hosea 4:17)? Why remain unbending? If God does not break you, life will. When God breaks you, it is to make you (Genesis 32:24-26).
Blessings are provoked, not just requested. Instead of running around for someone to bless you, live a life that compels blessing (Hebrews 13:9). Don’t just submit your head for anointing; submit your heart to be moulded (Proverbs 23:26). God does not bless disorder.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria
