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Good morning, brethren, I like to share on an important topic: “The positive and negative influence of isolation.” Because of the sensitivity of this subject, I will present it in two parts, in part one I will be focusing on the positive influence of isolation, and in part two on the negative influence of isolation. This message is meant to help us discern whether we or someone around us are experiencing God-directed isolation, which is positive, or life-induced isolation, which may be harmful. For example, global reports show that countries such as the U.S., England, and Wales have seen increases in suicide rates in recent years. This reminds us of the need to be watchful, caring, and supportive of one another truly being our brother’s keeper. What is Isolation? Social or emotional isolation means being alone or feeling cut off from others even when people are physically present. Physical isolation occurs when someone is separated for safety or health reasons, such as a sick person being isolated to prevent the spread of disease. While isolation is often viewed negatively associated with loneliness, abandonment, or even pain but positive isolation exists. This form of isolation, whether God-ordained or practiced as self-discipline, involves intentionally stepping away from distractions to seek God, prepare for purpose, or protect spiritual health. Scripture shows that God often uses seasons of isolation to shape, strengthen, and prepare His people. Isolation is not always punishment; sometimes it is God’s strategy for transformation. In line with self discipline, isolation can create space for intimacy with God.

We read the story of Moses on Mount Sinai in Exodus 24:12–18, God called Moses up the Mountain to meet with Him while others (Israelites) waited below and in that place of isolation, Moses received the instructions of divine guidance, revelation and the ten Commandments. This is a proof you may only receive some revelations when you separate yourself from distractions. Isolation can also help rebuild identity, 1 Kings 19:4-13 is a story of how Elijah fled into the wilderness, God met him in the still small voice and restored his emotional strength, spiritual vision, and sense of purpose. In the place of isolation, God replaces the fears of believers with His whisper. In isolation, a believer can prepares for public assignment because God uses the seasons to build what we need for public purpose. For example Jesus before His public ministry was led into the wilderness for forty days (Matthew 4:1–11). In that place of isolation, He was strengthened with spiritual resilience and authority. John the Baptist also lived in the deserts until the day of his manifestation to Israel (Luke 1:80). In John’s isolation, he became bold, uncompromising prophet who prepared the way for Christ. Isolation can also produce spiritual strength and discipline, we read the story of David, that he killed lions and bears in isolation, before killing Goliath publicly (1 Samuel 17:34–36). His secret or private victories lead to public breakthroughs. Daniel is another man who regularly withdrew to pray alone even though he was in exile (Daniel 6:10). His isolation helped him built a public testimony of integrity and faithfulness. Isolation can help you unlock spiritual creativity and divine revelation, the story of John on the Island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9–10), while isolated on a prison island, he received the revelation of Jesus Christ, one of the Bible’s greatest prophetic books. Apostle Paul after his conversion, spent time alone in Arabia where his understanding of the gospel was shaped before starting ministry (Galatians 1:15–18).

In the place of isolation, you can hear God above every noise around you. Jesus withdrawal to “lonely places” to pray is a proof (Luke 5:16, Mark 1:35). Strength, clarity, and  even direction can came from solitude. In conclusion Positive isolation is not a curse; it is a classroom where God teaches, shapes, and strengthens believers. When God called Abraham away from his father’s house (Genesis 12:1), he embraced the isolation, and destiny unfolded. It is in isolation that visions are received, callings are clarified, identities are transformed, character is refined, battles are won, voices are strengthened, destiny is revealed. May you not miss your place of revelation in Jesus name! Worker’s meeting starts at 10:00am, and the service begins at 10:30am. God’s blessings — Mike