MY STAR MUST SHINE (PART 2)

MY STAR MUST SHINE (PART 2)

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Matthew 2:1-2

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-3, Numbers 24:17, Genesis 37:9-10, Job 22:28, John 1:5

INTRODUCTION:
God created every man with a destiny to shine. A star represents glory, visibility, and divine relevance. In the scriptures, stars symbolise greatness, destiny, and the light of God shining through a life. The wise men followed the star of Jesus because His star was not ordinary—it carried a divine assignment.

Many people’s stars have been attacked, covered, delayed, or manipulated by the forces of darkness. However, no matter how long the enemy tries to fight, the light of God’s star in you cannot be quenched. When God arises, your star must shine and announce you to your generation.

Your star represents your gifts, your destiny, your greatness, and the divine opportunities God has ordained for you. Today, we will examine how God ensures that your star must shine and how no power of darkness can stop what God has destined to manifest in your life.

1. THE REALITY OF YOUR STAR
Your star represents the glory and destiny God has deposited in you.

a) Divine identity
Every man has a star connected to his destiny (Numbers 24:17).

b) God’s original design
From creation, God designed man to shine as light in the world (Genesis 1:16).

c) Stars signify destiny fulfilment
Joseph saw his star in dreams, symbolising greatness ahead (Genesis 37:9-10).

d) Every star carries divine purpose
Your star is the instrument through which God manifests His plan (Jeremiah 29:11).

Biblical Example: The star of Jesus attracted wise men from the East (Matthew 2:2).

2. POWERS THAT FIGHT THE STAR OF A MAN

There are forces that contend with stars to prevent destiny fulfilment.

a) Witchcraft manipulation
Wicked powers fight to dim or cover the star of a man (Matthew 2:16).

b) Household wickedness
Joseph’s brothers fought against his star out of envy (Genesis 37:18-20).

c) Environmental limitation
Some stars struggle because of foundational or territorial battles (Psalm 74:20).

d) Satanic monitoring
Just as Herod monitored the star of Jesus, there are powers monitoring destinies (Matthew 2:7).

Biblical Example: Pharaoh fought to swallow the star of Israel in Egypt (Exodus 1:15-16).

3. HOW TO PROVOKE THE SHINING OF YOUR STAR
For your star to shine, you must align with divine principles.

a) Arise and shine
Until you arise, your star cannot manifest (Isaiah 60:1).

b) Walk in obedience
Obedience to God is key to destiny fulfilment (Deuteronomy 28:1).

c) Live a life of prayer
Prayer exposes and destroys powers that fight your star (Luke 18:1).

d) Engage in holiness
Sin covers glory, but holiness makes your star shine brighter (Isaiah 59:2).

Biblical Example: Daniel shone in Babylon through righteousness and prayer (Daniel 6:10, Daniel 1:20).

4. DIVINE INTERVENTION OVER YOUR STAR
When God steps in, no power can hide your star.

a) God reveals stars
He revealed the star of Jesus to the wise men (Matthew 2:2).

b) God preserves stars
He protected Joseph’s star despite his brothers’ envy (Genesis 50:20).

c) God fights for your star
He warned the wise men in a dream not to return to Herod (Matthew 2:12).

d) God announces your star
Your shining cannot be hidden when God arises (Matthew 5:14-16).

Biblical Example: Mordecai’s star was announced when God overturned Haman’s plot (Esther 6:10-11).

5. PROPHETIC REALITIES OF A SHINING STAR
When your star shines, certain manifestations must follow.

a) Visibility
People shall see the glory of God in your life (Isaiah 60:3).

b) Divine attraction
Your star will attract destiny helpers (Matthew 2:10-11).

c) Unstoppable progress
No power can stop a star that God has ordained (Romans 8:31).

d) Fulfilment of destiny
A shining star fulfils God’s purpose without delay (Job 22:28).

Biblical Example: The star of Paul shone despite persecutions; he fulfilled his ministry (2 Timothy 4:7).

CONCLUSION:
Every man has a star, but not every star shines. Some are buried, some are delayed, and some are attacked. But by divine decree, your star must shine, and no power of darkness can cover it. As you align with God’s word and power, your glory shall be revealed, and your light will shine before men.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I thank You because my star shall not be buried.
2. Every power assigned to cover my star, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
3. O Lord, arise and let my star shine forth by fire.
4. Any Herod seeking my star, be disgraced and destroyed in Jesus’ name.
5. Household wickedness fighting my destiny, scatter in the name of Jesus.
6. Father, announce my star to my generation.
7. I command every evil hand holding my star to wither by fire.
8. My star, arise and shine beyond limitation.
9. Every monitoring spirit watching my glory, be blinded forever.
10. Lord, let my star shine brighter and brighter until the perfect day.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Your star shall not be buried in the name of Jesus!
2. No power of darkness shall cover your shining!
3. Your star shall announce you to your generation!
4. Every Herod assigned against your destiny shall perish suddenly!
5. The glory of your star shall shine brighter and brighter!
6. You will attract divine helpers who will lift your destiny!
7. No witchcraft manipulation shall swallow your star!
8. Your shining shall be global and unstoppable!
9. Your enemies shall watch your star shining but cannot stop it!
10. From today, your star must shine, and your glory shall manifest!