Sunday Sermon with Apostle Chisale
Greetings, beloved nation. Habakkuk 2:14 states, “For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” The term conspiracy derives from the Latin word “conspire”, which means to breathe together, to collaborate and to be united very closely. The phrase “breathe together” suggests that individuals are communicating in close proximity, indicating secrets, agreements and covenants.
In essence, conspiring refers to the act of secretly planning or plotting. While this could involve harmful or unlawful activities, it’s important to recognise that not all conspiracies are nefarious. There are also positive conspiracies. God is inviting us into this divine conspiracy, which will bring glory to His kingdom while simultaneously wreaking havoc on the kingdom of darkness.
We understand that conspiring takes various forms: criminal, political, social, and corporate conspiring. However, the conspiring that God is calling us to surpass these categories. It is essential to recognise that conspiring yields consequences — both negative and positive. For us, conspiring with God generates positive outcomes, one of which is glory. We cannot fully define glory, as it exceeds our understanding. When referring to glory, God’s people often envision a cloud, an image that inspires awe and reverence. It’s vital to comprehend that glory comes in dimensions. One dimension includes (i) visibility and (ii) tangibility. Our aim is for the outcomes of our conspiracy with God to be evident in us.
Throughout history, we can observe that individuals who have conspired with God have experienced tremendous consequences in their lives. However, we must also address the negative conspiracies that plague even the household of God. An example can be found in 2 Samuel 15:31-32, where Ahithopel conspires with Absalom to destroy David. Yet David prayed for the counsel to be transformed into foolishness. There are harmful conspiracies occurring within the body of Christ and in churches — people plotting against one another rather than aligning themselves with God. In Luke 23:12, we see Herod and Pilate becoming allies in their conspiracy against Jesus. Previously, enemies could become allies for a common, wicked goal.
In Genesis 11:1-9, the story of the Tower of Babel illustrates a similar situation, where people unite to construct a tower that glorifies humanity rather than God. Conversely, the Bible also recounts numerous instances of positive conspiracies in which individuals aligned themselves with God for good. In Acts 2, we witness God conspiring with 120 disciples in the upper room, resulting in the birth of the Church. Remember, conspiracy can involve a group working together toward a communal objective. In Acts 16:25, Paul and Silas come together for the sake of Christ.
God is beckoning the body of Christ to conspire with Him in the secret place. It’s crucial to recognise that the secret place is where God is found. While God is omnipresent, there exists a specific location known as the secret place — a calling for the Church. Matthew 6 tells us that, when Jesus taught on prayer, He instructed, “Go into the secret place and pray, and the God who sees in secret will reward you publicly.” That reward is the visible glory that will manifest in your life for all to see.
Conspiracy is a delicate matter; those engaged in conspiracies often quiet down when an outsider approaches. My prayer is that God will always engage us in discourse, ensuring we are never excluded from His divine conspiracy. When Abraham was with Lot, God could not collaborate with him due to his relationship with Lot. Certain relationships can cause God to withhold His communication and conspiracy. However, once Abraham separated from Lot, God began to conspire with him.
Conspiring, whether negatively or positively, is intrinsically rewarding — that’s why people often conspire over a cup of tea. Imagine if we conspired with Heaven; such an act could unleash sweetness in our souls. In Song of Solomon 3:1-4, we see a woman representing the Church who, while in her bedroom, illustrates the secret place where intimacy occurs between a husband and wife. We must remember that we are wed to Christ. When the woman sought her beloved and found Him not, it reflects the anguish of prayer closets and altars that feel devoid of God’s presence.
In her pursuit, she takes action: “I will rise now,” she declares, “And go about the city; in the streets and in the squares I will seek the one I love.” Her discomfort in solitude propels her to seek Him vigorously. We too must rise and seek Him when we find ourselves in the absence of His presence. The lack of glory in our cities, churches, and marriages stems from our unwillingness to pursue Him.
This woman displayed persistence in her quest for her husband. Even when she could not initially find Him, she continued her search. God sometimes veils Himself, so be prepared to seek Him diligently until you discover Him. Upon joining the watchmen, she eventually finds Him. Once found, she clings to Him, illustrating the importance of not letting go. Let our conspiring with Him be relentless — may we remain firmly in that place.
As I conclude my message, my plea is for us to cultivate a habit of conspiring with Him and to abandon negative conspiracies that yield only vain glory. May God rise up a generation of intimate believers — much like Apostle Paul and Apostle Peter, individuals like Hannah. Galatians 1:24 states, “And they glorified God in me.” Paul was a man of profound intimacy. When we foster intimacy with God, people will begin to glorify Him through us.
Let us pray for a spirit of positive conspiracy to rest upon us so that God’s glory may be unleashed. It’s time for the world to witness the glory of God manifesting in nations, through those who know how to dwell in the secret with Him. Glory is visible for everyone to see but is birthed in the intimacy of the secret place. Two concepts come to mind: (i) Phototropic, which signifies upward movement and visibility — something all can observe. (ii) Gravitropic, which refers to the downward growth of roots. Our roots must delve deep with God; this foundational relationship prevents us from withering away.
A tree that only grows upward without sufficient root systems will ultimately falter, much like many believers’ lives, whose spiritual roots are shallow. The underground growth influences what is seen above. We often attend only to the visible glorification of God, neglecting the preparation happening in the unseen. The phototropic glory is unveiled through the gravitropic support beneath.
I encourage you to conspire with God in the secret place of prayer, so His glory may be revealed through our lives. I invite anyone who has yet to accept Jesus to accept Him as your personal Lord and Saviour by believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth that He is your Lord and Saviour, and you shall be saved. May God bless you all.
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