undrstanding the ministry of the spirit and the work of angels

nderstanding and submission to the spirit.
(gifts of the spirit and the work of angels)
 
The sound of the trumpet sometimes signifies a call to worship (refers to rapture, the gathering together of the saints)
is sometimes a call to battle
I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh
 
the 7 trumpets of Revelation foretell  the judgment on the children of disobedience, on those who don’t get caught up in the rapture
 
1Theselonians 4  the day of the Lord
trumpet/judgment for sin
the devil is the God of this world system.  Jesus restores and gives us dominion
Romans 8:20  all creation groaneth
Judgment – 7 trumpets after the rapture, the day of the Lord,  day of God’s wrath
 
 * ye are children of light.     “Let us not sleep as do others.”
Some have a form of godliness only.  We must not be distracted.
let us not sleep as do others!  He became sin for us .. He has not appointed to us to wrath.
edify one another!
*Be at peace among yourselves
warn them who live unholy
Rev 8  wormwood, 
Rev 9 - 5th angel sounded, people wanted to die and could not die
Rev 10 - 7th angel sounded
 
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I shall walk in liberty for I seek your precepts
get in the glory realm by praising God, worshipping in spirit and in truth
enveloped by his presence, his holiness
Then revelation from God shows us things to come.
Our greatest days are ahead of us.  The harvest of the end of the ages comes with signs, wonders and miracles.  It will come!
 
get in that glory realm through  praise and worship
*God will move you forward!
we need revelation,  and we need to be worshippers
enter the glory of God
Expanding your territory
we are healed, our sins are forgiven
multiplying my days and entering life to preach the gospel
God is putting people in place.
Join in agreement with your brothers and there will be a multiplication of victories.
 
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As in the days of Elijah, the  glory of the Lord is upon us
We stand for the truth of God’s word!
The Lord is bringing us into another season in the spirit
Every season brings new assignments
Know that his grace is sufficient!
 
God has proven himself and given us wisdom.
 
Today’s message is about understanding and submission to the spirit.
Revelation 2:29  He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches -
 Have a willingness to follow – obedient followers of the word and spirit of god!
 
*We must be living in the spirit and understanding the ministry of angels in the lives of God’s people in this hour
Angels minister to them who would be heirs of salvation
gifts of the spirit
John 10:4  the sheep follow him
10:27  hear his voice and he knows them and they follow him.
He identifies us as his sheep and the shepherd leads Psalm 24
 
 
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He leads us and delivers us
Hebrews 1  God spoke in old times to the prophets…now speaks directly to us concerning how we should go about life.
He speaks by the Holy Spirit
*Romans 8  as many as are led by the spirit….are saved, then filled and led by the spirit
lead a life hat is committed to prayer and intimacy with God, studying to share God’s truth with others
lifestyle in the spirit- baptized and totally submitted.
 
Warfare between the flesh and the spirit
When we sow to the flesh, we rob ourselves of strength.  We must walk and live in the spirit
There are many strange voices, teachings and philosophies that are subtle and enticing.  They are close to the truth, but not the truth if they deny Jesus Christ is the Son of God!
He who has the Father has the son.
Jesus is the only way to the father.
We need a greater appreciation for the works of Holy Spirit and the ministry of angels.
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Psalm 91  is our focus this season
verse 11 he shall give his angels charge over thee! many involved in our lives
angels provide revelation  ie: Cornelius – the angel told him to minister to the gentiles
Acts 10:3-6 3He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, LORD? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. 5And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: 6He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
Joseph was instructed concerning how to avoid Herod as the angel came to provide warning, insight and protection
Daniel 6:22  my god hath sent his angel
Daniel lead a life pleasing unto Goe.  His name means, “God is my judge.”  He had a heart of integrity and was blameless, constantly experiencing  God’s goodness.
*Proverbs 3 We must trust in the lord with all our heart. 
Revelatory gifts give insight supernaturally.
supernatural revelation: word of wisdom, word of knowledge, discernment of spirits,
word of knowledge – an ear to hear what the spirit is saying 
insight on sight
listen to this again here
faith is received without the natural mind
warns of Things to avoid involving ourselves in:
The sons of Issachar knew what Israel ought to do.   Know what is happening and the solution to the problem.
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*Army of angels
gifts of the spirit
1 Corinthians 6:19 - What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
without him we can do nothing, but with him we can do all things.
He leads us into all truth.
*Try the spirits!  There is an explosion of doctrines of devils as he said it would be in the latter days.  A departing from the truth.
seducing spirits, New Age teachings doctrines hurting and polluting
*We will not be seduced, or drawn into a place of self-worship
This has been part of the charismatics movement for years of unbalanced teachings,  causing them to delight in themselves, rather than God
A covetousness, self-exaltation, and self-glory with man being his own Go.d
Even from the beginning, the devil the devil sought to deceive Adam and Eve with his own plan.  He thought, “I have a better plan.”
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Jude wrote, be ware brethren,  hold fast your profession,  stand fast in the liberty,  be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding,  hold fast your profession of faith.
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*utterance gifts – tongues, etc.
power gifts  - healings, etc., power and speaking life
ears to hear so when …we have the word of knowledge to declare and receive the victory
The word of knowledge and the ministry of angels
2Kings 6
Elisha, understudy to Elijah, serving him for many years
Elijah, like Enoch, did not see death
Enoch pleased God and never saw death
 
 
Elijah was caught up by a chariot
Elisha (his understudy) caught his mantle and smote the water with it.
He had asked for a double portion of Elijah’s spirit.  After catching the mantle, he performed twice the number of miracles.
We are faced with challenges now - intensity of perils trials circumstances
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 fear of what is going to happen, our future’s secure in Christ
John 14:3 I go away and will come again to receive you unto myself. … let not your heart be troubled.
It  is necessary to have a couble portion anointing like Elisha
 
He walked in anointing and power of miracles.   Also wisdom and knowledge
 
Paul said we should “covet the best gifts”.
Desire to have what is necessary for this life.
 
trust Holy spirit to manifest himself through you.
be able to try the Spirits whether they be of God. 
How much more will he give to them that ask.
Ask
2Kings 6
like  Jesus’ word dto the woman at the well
like Ananias and Saphira word of knowledge to them
word of wisdom – provides the solution!
know what the problem is
deeper root, underlying things behind the scenes in operation!
 
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 know what to do by the Spirit
2Kings  6  The kingsof rael and Syria set ambushmentsa
the enemy sets landmines/traps
Holy Spirit helps us avoid them.
through the valley of the shadow of death
jesus goes before us and leads us into green pastures.
He is in the midst of the famine.  He sends rivers ins the desert Even through chaos,  famine He will provide for the sheep.
Know what the traps are, and dgives wisdom to avoid them.
Set a fast!
We need the wisdom of God
 
*discouragement comes to bring depression if not ________
God gave Jehosaphat wisdom.  The battle is the lord’s!
 
*Set yourself, stand still.
get it settled in your heart.  Goe loves you and is for you.
God Is with you.  The name of the lord is a strong tower.  The righteous run in and are safe.
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The battle is intense.
There will be greater persecution.  He said we would be hated or all men for his names’ sake.
outright attack against you.
 
The enemy is on a rampage because he know his time is short.
Put on the whole armor of God.
Elisha’s servant asked, “How shall we do?”
His answer was ,“fear not!”
 Those with us are more than those with the enemy.
Michael and his angel warred
We overcome with the blood of the lamb.
If God is with youk who can be against you? 
Elijah prayed, “Lord open his eyes.”
 
the provision and blessing of God are with us.
 
Lord, open our eyes!  help us to see that you are with us!
WE look to the hills from whence cometh our help.  our help cometh from the lord.
 
As Jehoshaphat said,
 lord “we don’t know what to do, bur our eyes are upon you!”