Lecture Notes: Mysteries and Purposes of Birthdays in a Spiritual Context

Introduction

• Presenter: Prophet Ly
• Event: Prophet Ly's imminent birthday celebration
• Key Theme: Understanding the spiritual significance of birthdays
• Aim: To teach the audience how to benefit from their birthdays spiritually

Key Concepts

Mysteries in God's Actions

• Nothing God does is by accident or coincidence; everything is calculated.
• God knows the end from the beginning.
• Every life event has a deeper spiritual mystery.

First Celebration of Man by God

• Genesis 2:1: God rested on the seventh day, celebrating man by giving rest.
• The purpose of birth: To provide rest and solutions to humanity.
• Example: Jesus teaching that the Sabbath was made for man.

Spiritual Significance of Birthdays

• Birthdays as Portals: Birthdays mark the opening of a spiritual portal, releasing special grace each year.
• Annual Grace: Each birthday brings a new level of grace meant to support growth in various aspects (physical, spiritual, emotional).
• Biblical Example: Genesis 18:9 - God's promise to Sarah about the birth of a son, emphasizing the time of life.

Spiritual Birth and Identity

• Creation of Man: Spirit and flesh are distinct; God gives the spirit, not the mother.
• Spiritual Family: Born-again Christians are connected by the Spirit of God, not just by flesh.
• Portal’s Role: The portal for a spirit to enter the world opens annually on birthdays and finally upon death.

Importance of Celebrating Birthdays

• Purpose of Birth: Birthdays commemorate the mission and purpose God has for each individual.
• Fulfillment and Rest: True rest and fulfillment come from understanding and achieving one's God-given purpose.
• Jesus' Birth and Death: Jesus' portals (birth and death) opened the way for humanity to access heaven.

Honoring Spiritual Significance

• Importance of Honor: Honoring individuals chosen by God is crucial; example of honoring Mary and recognizing her role in God's plan.
• Receiving Grace: Spiritual and physical blessings are tied to honoring God's chosen vessels.

Practical Application

• Understanding Your Birth: Investigate and pray about the significance of your birth to understand your purpose.
• Honoring Birthdays: Use birthdays as a time to give and receive spiritual gifts and blessings.
• Prophetic and Fatherly Blessings: Receiving blessings from a spiritual father can be significant; example of Isaac and Esau.

Closing Remarks

• Call to Action: Engage deeply with spiritual practices on birthdays to receive and understand the grace and purpose bestowed upon you.
• Personal Reflection: Prophet Ly plans to spend his birthday in prayer to harness the grace of the year.

Notable Quotes

• “Nothing in our lives happens by chance; God always knows the end from the beginning.”
• “The purpose of birth is to solve something that will give rest to the human race.”
• “When you understand a spiritual mystery, it is in your best interest to take advantage of it.”
• “On your birthday, there is a special grace that you receive for every year that you get to that point.”
• “There are things that are only given to the mature.”
• “The quickest way to God is finding a man that God has honored.”