Koinonia | Apostle Joshua Selman Nimmak | 2011
In this timeless message, Apostle Joshua Selman speaks on the essential pursuit of the believer—hunger for greater glory. He explains that the glory of God is both the nature and essence of His presence and that it is His desire for believers to consistently experience and reflect higher dimensions of His glory. This teaching challenges believers to cultivate a deeper hunger for God and outlines the steps required to access higher realms of spiritual intimacy, power, and purpose.
Key Scriptures
- Haggai 2:9 – “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts…”
- Apostle Selman explains that God’s design for His people is progressive—a journey from one level of glory to another.
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 – “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory…”
- Transformation into greater dimensions of glory occurs as we focus on and fellowship with God.
- Matthew 5:6 – “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
- Hunger and thirst are spiritual principles for accessing more of God’s presence and power.
- Exodus 33:18 – “And he said, I beseech thee, show me thy glory.”
- Moses’ cry for God’s glory reveals that even those who have encountered Him must maintain hunger to see more of His essence.
Key Themes
1. What is the Glory of God?
- Apostle Selman describes the glory of God as the fullness of His presence, power, and character. It is the manifestation of His weighty essence that transforms lives and situations.
- The glory is multi-dimensional:
- Transformational Glory: The glory that changes believers into the image of Christ.
- Manifest Glory: The visible expressions of God’s power in miracles, signs, and wonders.
- Revelatory Glory: The unveiling of divine mysteries and the knowledge of God.
2. The Necessity of Spiritual Hunger
- Hunger is the proof of life. Spiritual hunger indicates that a believer is alive to God and desirous of more of Him.
- Apostle Selman warns against complacency and satisfaction with past spiritual experiences, stating that stagnation in hunger leads to spiritual decline.
- Key Principle: “Only those who seek more of God will access the next dimension of His glory.”
3. How to Cultivate Hunger for Greater Glory
- Recognize Your Need for More: Apostle Selman teaches that an awareness of personal inadequacy and a deep desire for God are the foundations of spiritual hunger.
- Fellowship with the Word: The Word of God is a mirror that reveals deeper dimensions of His glory and increases spiritual hunger.
- Consistent Prayer and Fasting: These disciplines align the believer’s spirit with the will and purposes of God, opening them to greater encounters.
- Worship and Intimacy: Worship invites the presence of God and creates an atmosphere for His glory to dwell.
4. The Price for Greater Glory
- Apostle Selman emphasizes that greater glory comes with a price—total surrender and consecration to God’s will.
- He cites examples of biblical figures like Moses, Elijah, and Paul, who paid the price of deep intimacy and unwavering obedience to walk in higher realms of glory.
5. Manifesting the Glory of God
- Greater glory is not just for personal encounters but also for impact. The believer’s life should reflect God’s glory in character, wisdom, and power.
- Apostle Selman encourages believers to allow the glory of God to manifest in their careers, families, and ministries as a testimony to the world.
Practical Steps to Access Greater Glory
- Pursue Intimacy with the Holy Spirit: Greater glory is accessed in the secret place of prayer and worship.
- Commit to Holiness and Righteous Living: Sin hinders the flow of God’s glory in a believer’s life.
- Stay Hungry and Thirsty for God: Cultivate a longing for more of His presence and power.
- Be a Vessel of Honor: Prepare yourself as a carrier of His glory through obedience and service.
- Partner with God’s Purpose: God reveals His glory to those committed to advancing His kingdom.
Prophetic Insights and Declarations
- Apostle Selman declared that God is raising a generation that will walk in unprecedented dimensions of His glory.
- He prophesied over the congregation, releasing grace for encounters, spiritual growth, and transformation.
- “The latter glory of your life, ministry, and family will far exceed the former,” he proclaimed.
Conclusion and Charge
Apostle Selman concludes with a call to action:
- Stay hungry for God and His purposes.
- Live intentionally in pursuit of His presence.
- Reflect His glory to the world as His ambassadors.
“The glory of God is limitless,” he states. “As long as you hunger for more, He will reveal more of Himself to you. Let your cry continually be, ‘Lord, show me Your glory!’”
This teaching inspires believers to reject spiritual complacency, press into deeper dimensions of God, and manifest His glory in every area of their lives.
It is not enough to be available, you must be usable
Apostle Joshua Selman
