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There has been an increase of Anti Christ teachings, be encouraged to know that God is faithful. We are in the world but not of it. We have dual citizenship. We dwell in the secret place of the most High God! The basic principle to be reminded of: Basic foundation of what we do not just a formality, but a consistent way of life. We should be “in fasting often”. Take time in personal life for fasting, some things come not but by fasting - A corporate endeavor to seek God for wisdom, guidance and power. There are things that we need to get done. Not by our might or power, but by the spirit. Overcoming the world the flesh and the devil Jesus was moved by the spirit to fulfill His purpose. We are on a journey, on a walk of faith Jeremiah 29;11 God has plans for us. We will hear his voice, saying “walk this way”. Walk in the light. There is much darkness in the earth, but His glory will be seen on us. Be filled with the Spirit, walk in the Spirit, fasting not for personal gain, but that we can walk in the power to set others free. To have our lives purged In Isaiah 58:6, The Lord rebuked them for their abuse of the fast. Fast not for personal benefit, but preparation for the call, the work! Not by anything of ourselves death to the flesh to make full manifestation Faith comes into our spirit in times with God, place of belief, believing and trusting Thy will be done, thy kingdom come in earth – put down the ways of the world, the ways of the flesh, the trinity of evil Faith moves God – without faith, you cannot please God We want to be strengthened in our faith to believe e God Have a hunger to be in his presence, deny physical appetite The flesh wars against the spirit Romans 7:18 “ in my flesh dwelleth no good thing” We recognize that we have an enemy. We recognize the devices of the devil We can identify with Jesus in the wilderness How to overcome the ways of the devil and the ways of the world, works of the flesh, wiles of the devil. As we overcome in our personal lives, we will be able to help others. …. Judgement must first begin at the house of God Take a firm stand and commitment, no compromise. If we are not standing on principles of righteousness and holiness – purifying ourselves, preaching loud from the mountaintops and if we are in fear, responding to the world, what hope do they have? We must have a life of consistent victory. Some things come not but by prayer and fasting Mt 17:14-18 the boy with the lunatic spirit , the disciples were not able to do anything Father turns to Jesus, “can you do anything?” The discipled had already been anointed and empowered by Jesus He sent them out, saying, You have feely received, freely give Matt 10:8 8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. When they returned to report to Jesus, He “behold I give you power Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Because of Matt 10, not automatically assume to be able to turn the switch on and off, assuming that the power will automatically work in you Remember Sampson! He had an anointing on his life, but wist not that the spirit had departed” “Icabod” Psalm 51 David was repentant, saying “take not your spirit away from me” Consistency in the presence of God keeps the anointing in the presence The battle/warfare Jesus fought in the wilderness relates to how we overcome We have treasure in earthen vessels, the excellency of God, not of ourselves The breaking of the flesh is necessary 3 basic temptations Jesus overcame in the wilderness He was filled with the spirit, led by the spirit into the wilderness and came out of the wilderness with power With every temptation, Jesus responded, “ it is written”. 1 .(the lust of the flesh) First temptation in the bible was for Adam and Eve to take from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil Jesus’ first temptation in the wilderness was to turn stones into bread – (the lust of the flesh) Overindulgence is our temptation now Food has become an idol! Selfies with food, we want to eat like a pig and look like a poodle Our taste buds bring death to a lot of people Man does not live by bread alone Natural food is not food for our soul We need healthy nutritious food for the flesh Appetites of the flesh, food, sex, etc. God makes provision for all appetites Lusts of the flesh come by way of food and sexual desires Appetites of the body We must know how to “turn our plate down” Sow to our spirits with the Word Job said the word was “more than my necessary food’ The word of God will sustain you physically. His word is spirit and life we must have an understanding of the power of life in the word of god 2) (the pride of life) Power to give you the kingdoms of this world 3) (lust of the eye) What your eye continually beholds, your heart will follow after. For the light of the body is the eye. Look not on things that are seen , we walk by faith and not by sight, faith is the substance of things not seen. (1Cor 3:16-18) 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. As we behold Him we are transformed into his image by the spirit As we draw nigh we become changed As you see His goodness, nature and character, you are being changed We Look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith Our eyes are upon the Lord. 2Chronicles 20:12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. Jehoshophat was surrounded by God’s enemies Set himself to seek the Lord but rather than focus on an evil report First came sudden fear, but perfect love casts out fear Rather than sickness and death we declare healing and life Take every thought captive We take authority over sickness and death, we declare healing and life (2 Chron 20:12) 12O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee. Like Jehoshaphat, we don’t know what to do, but we know All things work together for our good…. (Romans 8:28) BE ENCOURAGED, We are overcomers through Christ Jesus Elisha’s servant, Gahazzi saw that they were surrounded by the enemy and his master prayed that the Lord open his eyes to see that they that be for us are more than those against us. There are no weapon formed against us can prosper See that our God is for us…the enemy will try to get Jesus to bow for kingdom glory Seducing spirits and doctrines of devils try to blind and deceive us. Many will say, “this is the way” as they speak contrary to the will of God In Matt 24 Jesus began his answer to the disciples’ question concerning the end times with these words: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. There is a spirit of deception, people receive a lie and hearts are made to believe, they are drawn to rage and violence. “Marvel not when the world hate you.” The glory of riches, fame and greed Mark 8:36 36For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? We are instructed to seek the kingdom of God and its righteousness Spiritual pride: outside of Christ, you cannot think your way is the only way The devil said to Jesus, the angels will catch you if you throw yourself off the temple We must humble ourselves Paul wrote 2/3 of new testament , even with his long list of accomplishments, he says, I count all these as nothing Pride goes before destruction If my people humble themselves, fast and pray, and turn from their wicked ways.. (2Chron. 7:21 ) In fasting, we press toward the mark and are enabled to be use of God where we are! We overcome in the spirit, with more authority, anointing and zeal as your outer man perishes and the inner man is renewed Building up yourself in the love of God, praying in the Holy Spirit Humility 2Cor 12:9 Paul even though a man of great authority, mighty words, says “in my weakness am made strong” His grace No longer I that liveth but Christ that lives in me…I will not frustrate the grace of God …we have treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power is not of us… keep the flesh under Paul displayed humility… “I am he least of the apostles” “ I Labored more abundantly than them all”…God gets all the glory 1Cor 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. Overcome the trinity of evil! I John 2 love not the world… he that doeth the will of God abideth forever Be faithful to God, faithful in the fast Let this be Breaking of the flesh so that we can be useful to God!`
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We are in a special time and season. We enter our traditional yearly times, of fasting and prayer as we prepare our hearts and minds to obey the word of God. We are being challenged to make sure we are in the faith, to ‘make your calling and election sure’. This is an opportunity to humble ourselves with prayer and fasting. God calls this the perilous times. Jesus talked about what would happen in the end times.. We are glad to be in the kingdom in the end times. We start the year out in a season of fasting and prayer seeking a sincere commitment and a deeper cry for the things of God. Some things come not but by fasting and prayer. This unusual time is a special way for God to commune with those who desire to have a true relationship with God. We are drawing closer in fasting and prayer, as we need a deeper cry and hunger for things of God. God had allowed things to be different from what we are used to, unique circumstances. God has a special way to draw us into closer relationship with him. Those who have a relationship with Him are being drawn closer while those on the fringes are being called in this hour to make their calling and election sure. Jesus set an example as to how to lead a life pleasing to God Life in communion and connection to God is our survival, We need ears to hear the voice of God, and a determination to live a life pleasing to Him. Desire leads us to come to a higher level. Fasting is an exercise in spiritual warfare (Luke 4:1-3) 1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. (External evidence of the warfare) It is obvious to believers and unbelievers alike that the times of the world are about to change. These are the signs of His soon return. “Look up your redemption draws nigh”! We can see the principalities and powers, rulers of wickedness around us. We see nation against nation, Kingdoms against kingdoms, etc. iniquities on the rise as Jesus said it would be. (Matthew 24:7 7For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.) (Warfare inside us) Galatians 5 Galatians 5. KJV. 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondag Warfare is an internal battle in believers How to win the battle, how to overcome the flesh How to live and be led by the Spirit of God at all times Jesus our example of being full of the spirit Jesus, the Author and finisher of our faith, He is our model set for us to see how to live a life pleasing to God. Be filled with the spirit, How to be led by Holy Spirit and walking in power of the Holy Spirit in all things There is a war going on at all times - “the enemy withinna me” Luke 4:4-14 14Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news about him spread throughout the whole countryside. Lay aside every weight - looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith If Jesus fasted, we aught also to fast - He is our example, our model, our God Hebrews 12 lay aside every weight, looking unto the author and finisher of our faith He was first filled with the spirit, then led by the spirit into the wilderness, then came out of the wilderness filled with power of the holy spirit Satan’s first attempt to tempt Jesus = cast yourself down from the temple Jesus responded with the Word of God, “thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God” Don’t tempt God! God will protect, but He also gives wisdom as to how to deal with life and temptations of the enemy in every case. Being full, led and responding to every case by the Word of God! Fasting Is not only a time of denying ourselves our fleshly appetites, but feasting on the Word of God, settled, increasing our faith. Submit to God in fasting and prayer, have hunger for Word as Job said, “more than my necessary food, my heart desires you.” As we decree the word, it will be with power and anointing to cast down all fears and anxieties. He keeps us in all our ways. Speak with conviction but with authority and anointing of Almighty God. We will see deliverance on a higher level. God is in you and wants to work through you. PG 3 Galatians 5:16,17 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. We feed on the spirit, causing the natural man to decrease. We feed our spirit man in worship and prayer, praying in the Holy Ghost and increasing our capacity in the spirit as we remember Isaiah 58:6 – the fast that the lord has chosen. ( “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter- when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and…) Darkness on the earth but my glory shall be seen in you Endued with anointing, we have never seen before Where sin abounds, grace does much more abound As the father has sent me…greater than these John 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. John 14:12-14 12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. Breaking every yoke of bondage Galatians 5 be not entangled again. stand fast in the liberty In your finances and other areas you will find a freedom! Walking and moving together yoked together with Him Matthew 11:29 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Learn of me, submit ourselves to learn of Him Draw nigh Time to consecrate ourselves, separate from the cares of this world Draw near to him. 8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. (James 4:8) Worthy sacrifice of faith, 4 Benefits for Romans 8 the Sufferings of this world are not worthy to be compared to what he has in store for us, the glory Galatians 5:16,17 There is a constant War between flesh and spirit, but walk in the spirit Spirit, flesh, sow, cause the natural appetite to decrease Submit to God in worship and prayer Prayer in the HOLY Ghost, increasing capacity in the Spirit Walking in the power of the holy Ghost - Break away from the feel good and go to be filled up Purpose of fasting (Isa 58:6) 3 points: 1)Loose the bands of wickedness …habits esp. Unbelief Hebrews 3:12 beware brethren, lest there be an evil heart of unbelief Trust in the faithfulness of God Take God at His word, regardless of what it looks like Cause your faith to come to a higher level Come to a place of believing God, trusting Him knowing that He cannot lie, his Word cannot fail 2) Undo heavy burdens, anxiety, depression, fear, concerns about finances, healthy lifestyle, family 3) Break every yoke (Isaiah 61) spirit of the lord upon me anointed me, joy for mourning in Zion Jesus repeats this prophecy in Luke 4 Beauty for ashes, oil of joy for mourning, garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness (Isaiah 51) therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads, Sorrow and mourning shall flee away - negative words flee away (Isaiah 61:3 ) garment of praise covers you as you as you cast your cares upon him Make our requests known unto God - To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. We will be anxious for nothing and the peace of God that passes all understanding shall rule in our hearts Let the oppressed go free – Jesus went into the temple and let the oppressed go free Isaiah 60 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. God is with you and in you. You will arise and shine and my army shall be endued with power not seen before. Greater works than these shall ye do. Then shall thy light break forth as the morning (Isa 58:7,8) Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter- when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? 8Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Joy comes in the morning Fasting brings the Wisdom you need, the light at the end of the tunnel, understanding of what to do and where to go God promised health, healing as part of our salvation, wish that your soul prospers (3John 1:2) Health shall spring forth, healing is the children’s bread Righteousness goes before you giants that threaten will be destroyed we are yoked together with him, going at the same pace, learning of Him, meditating on His word, time to meditate on the things of God and be strengthened with might Jeremiah 33:3 When you call he will answer “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Be faithful and diligent behind the scenes He will never leave you or forsake you He will bring light out of obscurity David was faithful in the background, faithful in battle God brought him out of obscurity. Darkness shall be as noonday He will guide you continually, step by step Satisfying soul - Natural or spiritual even in famine. David testifies that he has “never seen the righteous forsaken or his seed begging bread” (Psalm 37:25) Word of God natural food, all your needs will be ….fruitful and abundant Be like a watered garden Be nourished and bring forth fruit Isaiah 43:19 19Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Rivers in the desert, like springs of water -- bring refreshing life to others who are in barren places He brings rivers in the desert, causes us to be repairers of the breache ( Isaiah 58:12) You will raise up the age-old foundations; And you will be called the repairer of the breach, The restorer of the streets in which to dwell The best is yet to come It’s not over yet, be strong in the lord The enemy knows he has but a short time Will to sacrifice, fast and pray, love, to forgive Whatever is necessary for God to get the glory out of your life Watch Him confirm his word with mighty signs following Overcome in fasting and prayer and watch God prove himself faithful BE ENCOURAGED, BE FAITHFUL IN THE LORD, SUBMIT TO THE LORD IN FASTING AND PRAYER December 27, 2020
Emmanuel God is called Emmanuel Isaiah , Matthew 1:22 Know that He is with us and for us. He works through us! Jesus, Emmanuel, He is Savior, “God is Salvation” Emmanuel, means "God With Us" (Isaiah 9:6 ) lists the names to identify who he would be (Isaiah 7) what he would do in the earthly ministry and even now in the body of Christ A child I born (His (humanity) – A son is given (His divinity) 100% God and 100% Man This is a mystery to many the godhead is difficult to intellectually understand 1Timothy 3:16 Great is the mystery of godliness without controversy Not a controversy for the people of God God manifest in the flesh Wonderful, counselor, prince of peace, everlasting father, mighty God No one name can fully describe the greatness of our God His relationship with mankind: character and authority of God Jehovah shepherd, prince of peace God manifest in the flesh Names give an image in our minds as to what personality and character they are, what kind of person they are. He is Emmanuel Wonderful – approved of God by miracles and signs He did, healed the sick, cleansed lepers, cast out devils Counselor – wisdom full of grace and truth Proverbs 3:5,6 trust in the Lord with all your heart for direction and wisdom James 1 ask of God who gives liberally and upbraideth not Mighty God (El Gibor hero - God of war) beyond natural ability creator, Lord of Hosts, the mighty God all power is in His name Revelation 1 the one who was and is and is to come He will never leave you – call on me and I will answer Everlasting Father – protector and provider Psalm 91 He is our refuge…in his will we trust John 14, am the way the truth and the life Prince of peace (Romans 16:20) And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. the God. (Romans 15:33) Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Peace on earth, good will to men He brings peace in the midst of the storm, “peace be still” In the midst of winds, confusion, spirits of depression, fear etc. – God has not given us the spirit of fear, but power, love and a sound mind We keep our minds stayed on Him, being careful for nothing. But in everything through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving we let our requests be made known by Him and the peace that passes all understanding rules our hearts and minds His wonderful relationship to us: What is man that thou art mindful of him Psalm 8:4-8 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the … son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honor. 6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands…. Phillipeans 2 He took on the form of a servant for the purpose of death We must also humble ourselves to the will of God Let thy will be done, not my will Willing to lay down His life Highly exhalted At that name, every knee will bow there is no other name given whereby we must be saved! I stand at the door and knock Not for a casual visit, but to dwell in us! He came to live and dwell in us! He is our strength 1)God is with you, He is Emmanuel, God with us. Know God is with you. In the wilderness, they got distracted and put trust in other Gods, the Golden Calf Moses in Exodus 33 Show me thy way God says,” my presence shall go with you and I will give you rest” If it is that thou goest with us, the world will know that you are with us Who is really on the lord’s side? 2) God is For you Jeremiah 29:11 thoughts concerning you, plans for your life, we are in this together. plans, purposes, vision and plan for your life, Romans 8:28 we know do you love him, keep His commandments, etc. if I love Him and know I am called according to His purposes We look not at things seen His will and word will be accomplished. “if it had not been for the lord on our side… 3) God is in You He dwells in us by His spirit Nicodemus came by night. We know no man can do this except God sent him, Jesus said, except you be born again by the spirit you cannot understand the kingdom I am crucified with Christ Christ liveth in me, I live my life by faith (1Cor 6) know ye not ye are the temple His spirit dwells in you He is with you, for you, and in you More than conquerors in Him, Darkness and confusion have no hold on us, We are looking for that blessed hope, the return of the Lord to receive us unto himself Corruptible shall take on incorruption, God in you (John 14:15) If you love me, keep my commandments He will abide with you forever, A new covenant , Jesus shed His blood so there is no more blood sacrifice needed In the old testament, the Spirit of God came upon the Judges for anointing If you keep my commandments the spirit of the Lore Is upon me, thus saith the Lord- Old testament For a period, an assignment (JOHN 14:16) another comforter the spirit of truth the world cannot receive … he shall abide with you forever natural man receives not the things of God foolishness to him, neither can he know them, they are spiritually discerned (1Cor 2:14) He shall be in you.. Regardless of what is going on The remnants of God are to be at peace Emmanuel God for Us, works through us Phil 2 he wants to clean house, we must be holy Pg 8 notes If any man sin you have an advocate with the father (1John 2:1) If you confess and forsake your sin you shall prosper and receive mercy (Proverbs 28:13) Holy Spirit comes into lead and control - gives power to forgive, to pray for enemies dwells in s to work through us Work out your own salvation Hear the voice of Jesus, be sensitive to the voice of God, give ear to hear what He is saying What should my attitude be? Direct and lead me into what I should do Phil 2:3 God worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure Know and do Not by our might or our power but by His Spirit No longer I but Christ Glorify God in my Spirit and my body His presence to be felt and glory be revealed Born in our hearts Instruments of righteousness vessels of glory! He came over 2000 years ago and He is coming Again! A Son is Given He came over 2000 years ago and He is coming Again! Isaiah 9:6,7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. This is a prophetic word given that there will be a son given. What that would mean for us in the world today, the primary focus today is that a child was born. His existence did not begin as a child, at the beginning of his humanity, but that his existence is an eternal one. delete the bible describes…… him as being wonderful Jesus was born and laid in a manger, but that was not the beginning of his existence. Jesus is the beginning. Revelation 1 He is the one who was and is and is to come. He is God manifest in the flesh. I Tim 3:16 great is the mystery of godliness 16And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. 2 JESUS IS GOD. He is God and he took on the form of a servant He took on human form to show us how to live this life by faith and honor the Father. Honor and obey him. He is author and finisher. Jesus is God, the word made flesh, The beginning is not time, but a person AD and BC Before Christ, after His Death @2:18 recording There is nothing before Him John 1 in the beginning was the Word and the word was God All things made by him, he came unto his own as a Jew Pg2 notes Born of the tribe of Judah, of the virgin Mary HE Took on humanity to be the sacrifice “prepare me a body” The lamb – to lay down his life a ransom or many Emmanuel – God with us, revealed in us Focus on the fact that a son is given Isaiah 9 The wise men brought gifts that identified what He came to do: Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh In His birth, He invaded Satan’s domain! God gave Adam and Eve dominion over all of God’s creation but they were deceived and gave it over to the devil, the enemy. Jesus came to reclaim, to seek and find what was lost! 3 Emanuel God with Us, revealed to us 2Cor 4 “The God of this world” system - legal authority was given over to the enemy. God is still God of all creation, but they had given legal authority to the enemy, and Jesus came to reclaim his government ownership of what belongs to him but of His government there shall be no end Jesus prayed: thy kingdom come, thy will be done He came to establish His name in the earth as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords In his birth he invaded Satan’s domain, reclaimed his authority, came to restore and reclaim. He destroyed the works of the devil, healed the sick, raised the dead, cast out devils, he gave us the same authority “of his government shall be no end” 1 John 3:8 8He that commiteth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. The devil had brought sin sickness and disease, Jesus brought salvation healing and deliverance and he gave us that same power, As I am so are you in this world Power to tread on serpents and scorpions (Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.) As I am, so are you (John 14:12) they that believe on me, the works that I do and greater works than these You shall receive power after the Holy Ghost comes upon you 4 By the authority of my name, power of my word and the power of my blood Kingdom authority in the last day In His death washed away our sin gave us power over Satan; He shed his blood broke the power of death, and paid for our sin. In his birth He invaded Satan’s domain, in his life destroyed Satan’s works, in his death he took authority and destroyed Satan’s power of death In his resurrection, He claimed all power! “Oh grave where is your victory, death where is your sting” 1Cor 15:55 No more power in Satan Go into all the world, these signs shall follow you. Understand the foundation, the truth of what’s going on based on the word of God The Gifts from the wise men were prophetic: representing who Jesus was what He would do. - what it means for us today! The reality of who Jesus is SIGNS IN THE HEAVENS, SIGNS EVERYWHERE Matt 2 signs happening now in the universe Joel 2 Wonders in the stars, Today, December 21 alignment of 2 planets Jupiter and Saturn perfectly aligned First time in over 800 years Blood moons, meteors planetary happenings 5 Lift up our eyes! End times signs are here! Causing people to wonder, question, understand the times bible prophecy, how long ‘til the return of the Lord Wonders in the heavens and in the earth Social. Racial, economic, earthquakes, etc. perplexity of nations, confusion, uncertainty – identifying that we are in the last days Hope vanishing away, without God, no hope Elements dissolve with a fervent heat We are to be a trumpet to sound that He is coming again and his return is nearer than most believe A Sign: We have seen his star in the east and have come to worship Him. Matthew 2 wise men in the east. led by a star/ sign in the purpose special star guided them the wise men at the manger is not biblically true. Took 2 years to get to their destination. Carried food, resources to make the long journey Verse 9, they were led by the star and the star departed and stood 6 The special star went before them and they arrived 2 years later, Jesus was a boy living in a house. They brought great alarm and attention Herod was the King! Can be only be one king in the kingdom. The other king was to be destroyed! Out of Him shall be a governor to rule the people, God spared Jesus and gave wisdom to the wise men. Herod gave orders to find and kill all babies under 2 years We have received freedom from fear, depression…hellfire ,,,we receive life,! John 3:16 we understand God laid down his life gave His son as the sacrifice and he is coming again as lion of tribe of Judah establish his kingdom in he earth. Coming soon We know his love based on the gift he gave, His Son whoever calls on the name of the lord shall be saved We value the gift by receiving it. We have received Gifts of healing, prosperity, peace of mind, we have received salvation, life, not gift anywhere close , greatest gift of God our lives, etc. We cannot measure up in any way to give anything in return anything close to the gift he has given us He is just asking us to give our hearts and lives to Him! give him our lives and lordship over our lives. 7 Gifts from the wise men: gold, frankincense and myrrh He has been given a name above every name. Gold represents royalty - Jesus would be King of All, Lord of All Phil 2 a name above every name every time we confess Jesus is Lord we have been made kings and priests unto our God In My name, cast out devils agree as touching anything in my name All authority, all power! He is King Many kingdoms in the earth One last kingdom Any agree in my name, gather in my name I am in the midst of them 4 main empires found in the book of Daniel Babylon, Persia/Medes, Grecian, Roman We are now Operating under the remnant of the Roman Empire One world, one religion, all a culmination of the Roman empire 8 We are coming to an end before the last kingdom. The Kingdom of our God and of His Christ. (Rev. 11:15 ) Come to the father in the name of the mediator! Frankincense priesthood Jesus is always making intercession for us (Romans 8:34) Seated at the right hand of God For access and open door (Heb 4:16) Come boldly to the throng of grace (1 TIMOTHY 2:5 ) One mediator, come to the father in no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. able to be touched with our infirmities Satan desires to have you, but I have prayed for you, Able to comfort and deliver us, Making intercession for us He prayed that your faith fail not, He prays for us no Don’t lose your focus on who you are and who he is in you, Don’t quit, don’t give up, don’t turn back now! W’ere on the last lap! Its Homecoming time soon Only in him is a hope for a glorious future Encourage others, hope in Him for a glorious future 9 The wise men walked in the light. Glory of the lord risen upon you His grace is sufficient, not matter what the enemy says…no weapon formed against you can prosper. Don’t lose your focus on who you are and who he is in you, Don’t quit, don’t give up, don’t turn back now! We’re on the last lap! Its Homecoming time soon Only in him is a hope for a glorious future Encourage others, hope in Him for a glorious future Don’t get deceived, seduced by the works of darkness. Don’t get discouraged by inconvenience, Stay focused on our goal, your commitment to be faithful They sought God to worship Him for who he was. 10 Myrrh- embalming, sacrificial lamb slain of God. Born to die – came to be a sacrifice for the sins of mankind He knew no sin (2 Corinthians 5:21) The son of god became sin so that we could become the sons of God! We are bought with a price and we should glorify God with our bodies and our minds Son of God became son of man so that the sons of man could become sons of God. He paid a price What we can look forward to: Though darkness in the earth, etc. Arise and Shine The wise men His grace is sufficient ,walk in the light Don’t get discouraged by inconvenience Stay focused on the goal Distractions: don’t get distracted from commitment to the things of God! 11 The wise men brought gifts, not expecting anything in return! They that come to God must believe that he is a rewarder… Honor Him with all we have, love one another They gave gifts, obeyed the word, left a different way! Stay in His Word, His worship Have daily, hourly encounters with God Weights are lifted off, healing comes, We cannot come into the presence of God and leave the same way. Stay in His presence and shine His light! Be like the moon and reflect the light of the Sun! be a full moon, fully illuminated “Be the star that leads to Jesus, be the moon that reflects the light of the Son” “It is appropriate to understand the process of seeing a promise fulfilled.”
There is Not a clear understanding of when Jesus was born, came into the world, but we know this: He lived and died and rose from the dead. He is coming again. We look forward to His soon return. (1Thes. 4:16,17) Came in his earthly form over 2,000 years ago to the city of Bethlehem. Born of a virgin. Mary was a Woman of faith. She was given a promise and her response to it is key. Mary, mother of Jesus, as a virgin was chosen among women to carry the seed that would bring forth the Son of God. We see how she responded to the news. It is appropriate to understand the process of seeing a promise fulfilled. The Promise: (Luke 1:35-39) You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The LORD God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end." 34"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" 35The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37For no word from God will ever fail." 38"I am the LORD's servant," Mary answered. "May your word to me be fulfilled." Mary, a woman of faith and promise, received a promise from God through the angel - her response was, she believed the report of the Lord Strength is necessary to conceive seed, strength necessary to believe God/ the report of the Lord. 2 A process – cousin Elizabeth Even when it seems impossible, hard to believe that God could not be speaking so wonderfully You can’t force it, rush it to happen in our own strength, the vision comes in God’s strength and God’s timing. Not by your might or your spirit The Vision is for an appointed time. (Habakkuk 2:3-4 ) Though it tarry it shall come, in the fulness of time as with Mary Mary and Elizabeth Received strength to believe and let the seed be conceived in their hearts (Luke 1:35) Sarah = hall of fame of faith (Hebrews 11:1) delivered of a child when past age because she considered him faithful Impossible naturally to bring forth in her old age Usually beyond our control or understanding But All things are possible Through faith Sarah received strength to conceive seed when past age, Abraham and Sarah @ 100 and 80 years old Natural seed When God makes a promise we have to ask him for the strength to believe and conceive. Father came to Jesus can you do anything? For us – when we receive a promise, the condition of our heart has to be right to receive it. Must have Proper soil conditions Heart in proper conditions in order for the seed to bring forth When God makes a promise, we must have strength to conceive, we must believe God. Another example - Young boy possessed of demons, disciples could not help Jesus says to father, “if you can believe” Father says, “I believe, help my unbelief.” Some things come not but by prayer and fasting Ask for the strength to believe and conceive seed to bring forth the promise 3 Give me strength to believe so it can be conceived and we can bring forth fruit in our lives Faith of Abraham Things that were not as though they were Quicken the dead, against hope he believed in hope 100 yrs old man 80 year old woman to bring forth Romans 4:17 Abraham staggered not at the promises as it is written, I have made you a father of many nations as it is written, who quickeneth the dead Already been done, once He says it, it’s “as good as done”! Get your heart in condition Who against hope believed in hope according to that which was spoken, so shall thy seed be No hope in the natural, but the bible says Abraham did not hesitate to believe He knew that same God Called those things that be not as though they were Able to raise the dead, called things that be not worlds were framed by the word of God. God said let there be light…If he promised it , He will make it good, Being not weak in faith, considered not his body God is not moved, now faith is…walk by faith and not sight They that come to God must believe he is a rewarder of them that believe God With God all things are possible Vs 21 Be fully persuaded that what he had promised he was also able to perform Have faith in this hour to believe the report of the Lord His word cannot fail neither will it return void 4 Not by man’s resources, Holy Ghost overshadows yield, humble and submit to the Holly Spirit He is the one that causes seed to come to fruition To rejoice and stand in darkness we speak life Speak prosperity and abundance, death and life is in the tongue Regardless of what it looks like, we stand on the promises, God performs His word How to process specific things God has spoken in your life Things you need to be done that are beyond your ability He will never leave you or forsake you, his will is that you prosper and be in health , as your soul prospers Believe there will be a performance of those things because the one who promised is faithful God has given you a promise. His will that you prosper and be in health The one who promised is faithful - Steps to receive it, meditate on the word of God Declare, decree even when not seen 1. Believe it, the key to blessing Romans 10 the report of the Lord believe in your heart and confess with your mouth (2Cor,4) same spirit of faith if you believe and therefore speak it I am father of many nations Stand with people that are with you You cannot share with everyone share with those who will believe with you 1. Strength to Conceive, give strength 2. Maintain = through 9 months gestation ,endure ,maintain, manage yourself, something working in me Want it to burst forth in the fullness of time 3. Keep focus 4. Be Not weary in well doing, in due time, you will reap if you faint not They that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength 5 Maintain until the fulness of time Don’t give up\renew your strength they that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength Continue to decree and confess God’s promise sometimes no outward evidence Hold fast, to the fullness of time Don’t lose focus on what will burst forth in our lives Even in the natural, seed in the ground Conception only occurs under proper conditions The seed of the word and seed of spiritual conception Matt 13 the sower and the seed conception occurs under proper conditions Good seed, bad soil – no gemination (not healthy) Is the soil good that the seed is planted in? What condition is your heart as the seed of the word of god needs to be planted in your heart. Mat 13:18, Mark 4 parable of the sower “if you can understand this parable, you can understand all parables. Hear and understand not, received seed by the wayside Wayside seed Stay, receive and endure for a while, until tribulation, then offended Cares of the world, deceitfulness of sin choke out the word. Hear and understand, bring forth fruit Sow finances, the word There is much fear and confusion in the world today Speak a word in season, the tongue of the learned… Sow seeds of hope, encouragement, salvation, healing Speak life in the midst of confusion 6 Sow: resources, finances, right words Receive fruitfulness Promise of God sown In different conditions 4 conditions of the soil/heart will come forth in the fulfilment of the promise 1- wayside soil (Mark 4:19) Heard the word and birds eat it before it is conceived, before it is understood or has penetrated the ground People involved in religious activity, not allowing word to get down into their spirit Saints at Macedonia more noble– studied to see if these things be true They had a greater commitment to the study of God’s word necessary if we see the fulfillment of what God promised for our lives Take time to dig into it and meditate on it . get it down in your heart “don’t let the birds steal the word that you heard”
Tribulation, Persecution, hardship burns away after time and decide to turn back Aborting the word too hard to continue Hardships because of the word and they are offended and hardship 3 -Thorny soil Begins to be fruitful, evidence until other things choke it out Thorns and thistles, cares of this life, lust of Spirit allows other things choke out the word! Maintain focus, keep mind and body, miscarriage if body has no strength to take it full term Cares, etc. distract away from Gods promise 4-Good soil, good ground brings forth fruit! 7 The Challenge is to make sure our heart is good soil The Word is good, incorruptible, cannot fail, life in the word Strong bear infirmities of the weak! Helpers of those who are struggling Abraham not weak in faith, an encouragement to his wife Encouragers of one another to believe the report of the lord Distracted, not holding fast, ask forgiveness We need strength to maintain, He gives strength to the weary Renew our strength, restore the joy of our salvation create in us a clean heart Don’t take your spirit away from us, let your spirit be upon us cover and empower us. We believe the report of the lord, begin to rejoice! Remember the responses of Sarah Elizabeth and Mary : Sarah judged him faithful who had promised! There is nothing too hard for God Luke 1:45 (Elizabeth to Mary) And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the LORD. Luke 1:46-50, 56 (Mary to Elizabeth) Mary rejoiced and praised God She decided to believe the report of the Lord 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the LORD 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me- holy is his name. And his mercy, he has shown strength, exalted them of low degree… 56 I have believed the report of the Lord and there shall be a performance of those things which were told me from the lord I encourage you to consider him faithful, to believe God. You are pregnant with a promise from God and He is faithful to deliver. 8 Closing words We thank you Lord for the fulfillment of every promise you’ve given us…. We will see a manifestation of what you have promised. With you there is nothing impossible, your power is working in us to bring forth life.… we are glad to be in the kingdom for such a time as this. Pregnant with a Promise Pastor Miller 12/13/20 “It is appropriate to understand the process of seeing a promise fulfilled.” There is Not a clear understanding of when Jesus was born, came into the world, but we know this: He lived and died and rose from the dead. He is coming again. We look forward to His soon return. (1Thes. 4:16,17) Came in his earthly form over 2,000 years ago to the city of Bethlehem. Born of a virgin. Mary was a Woman of faith. She was given a promise and her response to it is key. Mary, mother of Jesus, as a virgin was chosen among women to carry the seed that would bring forth the Son of God. We see how she responded to the news. It is appropriate to understand the process of seeing a promise fulfilled. The Promise: (Luke 1:35-39) You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The LORD God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end." 34"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" 35The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37For no word from God will ever fail." 38"I am the LORD's servant," Mary answered. "May your word to me be fulfilled." Mary, a woman of faith and promise, received a promise from God through the angel - her response was, she believed the report of the Lord Strength is necessary to conceive seed, strength necessary to believe God/ the report of the Lord. 2 A process – cousin Elizabeth Even when it seems impossible, hard to believe that God could not be speaking so wonderfully You can’t force it, rush it to happen in our own strength, the vision comes in God’s strength and God’s timing. Not by your might or your spirit The Vision is for an appointed time. (Habakkuk 2:3-4 ) Though it tarry it shall come, in the fulness of time as with Mary Mary and Elizabeth Received strength to believe and let the seed be conceived in their hearts (Luke 1:35) Sarah = hall of fame of faith (Hebrews 11:1) delivered of a child when past age because she considered him faithful Impossible naturally to bring forth in her old age Usually beyond our control or understanding But All things are possible Through faith Sarah received strength to conceive seed when past age, Abraham and Sarah @ 100 and 80 years old Natural seed When God makes a promise we have to ask him for the strength to believe and conceive. Father came to Jesus can you do anything? For us – when we receive a promise, the condition of our heart has to be right to receive it. Must have Proper soil conditions Heart in proper conditions in order for the seed to bring forth When God makes a promise, we must have strength to conceive, we must believe God. Another example - Young boy possessed of demons, disciples could not help Jesus says to father, “if you can believe” Father says, “I believe, help my unbelief.” Some things come not but by prayer and fasting Ask for the strength to believe and conceive seed to bring forth the promise 3 Give me strength to believe so it can be conceived and we can bring forth fruit in our lives Faith of Abraham Things that were not as though they were Quicken the dead, against hope he believed in hope 100 yrs old man 80 year old woman to bring forth Romans 4:17 Abraham staggered not at the promises as it is written, I have made you a father of many nations as it is written, who quickeneth the dead Already been done, once He says it, it’s “as good as done”! Get your heart in condition Who against hope believed in hope according to that which was spoken, so shall thy seed be No hope in the natural, but the bible says Abraham did not hesitate to believe He knew that same God Called those things that be not as though they were Able to raise the dead, called things that be not worlds were framed by the word of God. God said let there be light…If he promised it , He will make it good, Being not weak in faith, considered not his body God is not moved, now faith is…walk by faith and not sight They that come to God must believe he is a rewarder of them that believe God With God all things are possible Vs 21 Be fully persuaded that what he had promised he was also able to perform Have faith in this hour to believe the report of the Lord His word cannot fail neither will it return void 4 Not by man’s resources, Holy Ghost overshadows yield, humble and submit to the Holly Spirit He is the one that causes seed to come to fruition To rejoice and stand in darkness we speak life Speak prosperity and abundance, death and life is in the tongue Regardless of what it looks like, we stand on the promises, God performs His word How to process specific things God has spoken in your life Things you need to be done that are beyond your ability He will never leave you or forsake you, his will is that you prosper and be in health , as your soul prospers Believe there will be a performance of those things because the one who promised is faithful God has given you a promise. His will that you prosper and be in health The one who promised is faithful - Steps to receive it, meditate on the word of God Declare, decree even when not seen 1. Believe it, the key to blessing Romans 10 the report of the Lord believe in your heart and confess with your mouth (2Cor,4) same spirit of faith if you believe and therefore speak it I am father of many nations Stand with people that are with you You cannot share with everyone share with those who will believe with you 1. Strength to Conceive, give strength 2. Maintain = through 9 months gestation ,endure ,maintain, manage yourself, something working in me Want it to burst forth in the fullness of time 3. Keep focus 4. Be Not weary in well doing, in due time, you will reap if you faint not They that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength 5 Maintain until the fulness of time Don’t give up\renew your strength they that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength Continue to decree and confess God’s promise sometimes no outward evidence Hold fast, to the fullness of time Don’t lose focus on what will burst forth in our lives Even in the natural, seed in the ground Conception only occurs under proper conditions The seed of the word and seed of spiritual conception Matt 13 the sower and the seed conception occurs under proper conditions Good seed, bad soil – no gemination (not healthy) Is the soil good that the seed is planted in? What condition is your heart as the seed of the word of god needs to be planted in your heart. Mat 13:18, Mark 4 parable of the sower “if you can understand this parable, you can understand all parables. Hear and understand not, received seed by the wayside Wayside seed Stay, receive and endure for a while, until tribulation, then offended Cares of the world, deceitfulness of sin choke out the word. Hear and understand, bring forth fruit Sow finances, the word There is much fear and confusion in the world today Speak a word in season, the tongue of the learned… Sow seeds of hope, encouragement, salvation, healing Speak life in the midst of confusion 6 Sow: resources, finances, right words Receive fruitfulness Promise of God sown In different conditions 4 conditions of the soil/heart will come forth in the fulfilment of the promise 1- wayside soil (Mark 4:19) Heard the word and birds eat it before it is conceived, before it is understood or has penetrated the ground People involved in religious activity, not allowing word to get down into their spirit Saints at Macedonia more noble– studied to see if these things be true They had a greater commitment to the study of God’s word necessary if we see the fulfillment of what God promised for our lives Take time to dig into it and meditate on it . get it down in your heart “don’t let the birds steal the word that you heard”
Tribulation, Persecution, hardship burns away after time and decide to turn back Aborting the word too hard to continue Hardships because of the word and they are offended and hardship 3 -Thorny soil Begins to be fruitful, evidence until other things choke it out Thorns and thistles, cares of this life, lust of Spirit allows other things choke out the word! Maintain focus, keep mind and body, miscarriage if body has no strength to take it full term Cares, etc. distract away from Gods promise 4-Good soil, good ground brings forth fruit! 7 The Challenge is to make sure our heart is good soil The Word is good, incorruptible, cannot fail, life in the word Strong bear infirmities of the weak! Helpers of those who are struggling Abraham not weak in faith, an encouragement to his wife Encouragers of one another to believe the report of the lord Distracted, not holding fast, ask forgiveness We need strength to maintain, He gives strength to the weary Renew our strength, restore the joy of our salvation create in us a clean heart Don’t take your spirit away from us, let your spirit be upon us cover and empower us. We believe the report of the lord, begin to rejoice! Remember the responses of Sarah Elizabeth and Mary : Sarah judged him faithful who had promised! There is nothing too hard for God Luke 1:45 (Elizabeth to Mary) And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the LORD. Luke 1:46-50, 56 (Mary to Elizabeth) Mary rejoiced and praised God She decided to believe the report of the Lord 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the LORD 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me- holy is his name. And his mercy, he has shown strength, exalted them of low degree… 56 I have believed the report of the Lord and there shall be a performance of those things which were told me from the lord I encourage you to consider him faithful, to believe God. You are pregnant with a promise from God and He is faithful to deliver. 8 Closing words We thank you Lord for the fulfillment of every promise you’ve given us…. We will see a manifestation of what you have promised. With you there is nothing impossible, your power is working in us to bring forth life.… we are glad to be in the kingdom for such a time as this. “It is appropriate to understand the process of seeing a promise fulfilled.” There is Not a clear understanding of when Jesus was born, came into the world, but we know this: He lived and died and rose from the dead. He is coming again. We look forward to His soon return. (1Thes. 4:16,17) Came in his earthly form over 2,000 years ago to the city of Bethlehem. Born of a virgin. Mary was a Woman of faith. She was given a promise and her response to it is key. Mary, mother of Jesus, as a virgin was chosen among women to carry the seed that would bring forth the Son of God. We see how she responded to the news. It is appropriate to understand the process of seeing a promise fulfilled. The Promise: (Luke 1:35-39) You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The LORD God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end." 34"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" 35The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37For no word from God will ever fail." 38"I am the LORD's servant," Mary answered. "May your word to me be fulfilled." Mary, a woman of faith and promise, received a promise from God through the angel - her response was, she believed the report of the Lord Strength is necessary to conceive seed, strength necessary to believe God/ the report of the Lord. 2 A process – cousin Elizabeth Even when it seems impossible, hard to believe that God could not be speaking so wonderfully You can’t force it, rush it to happen in our own strength, the vision comes in God’s strength and God’s timing. Not by your might or your spirit The Vision is for an appointed time. (Habakkuk 2:3-4 ) Though it tarry it shall come, in the fulness of time as with Mary Mary and Elizabeth Received strength to believe and let the seed be conceived in their hearts (Luke 1:35) Sarah = hall of fame of faith (Hebrews 11:1) delivered of a child when past age because she considered him faithful Impossible naturally to bring forth in her old age Usually beyond our control or understanding But All things are possible Through faith Sarah received strength to conceive seed when past age, Abraham and Sarah @ 100 and 80 years old Natural seed When God makes a promise we have to ask him for the strength to believe and conceive. Father came to Jesus can you do anything? For us – when we receive a promise, the condition of our heart has to be right to receive it. Must have Proper soil conditions Heart in proper conditions in order for the seed to bring forth When God makes a promise, we must have strength to conceive, we must believe God. Another example - Young boy possessed of demons, disciples could not help Jesus says to father, “if you can believe” Father says, “I believe, help my unbelief.” Some things come not but by prayer and fasting Ask for the strength to believe and conceive seed to bring forth the promise 3 Give me strength to believe so it can be conceived and we can bring forth fruit in our lives Faith of Abraham Things that were not as though they were Quicken the dead, against hope he believed in hope 100 yrs old man 80 year old woman to bring forth Romans 4:17 Abraham staggered not at the promises as it is written, I have made you a father of many nations as it is written, who quickeneth the dead Already been done, once He says it, it’s “as good as done”! Get your heart in condition Who against hope believed in hope according to that which was spoken, so shall thy seed be No hope in the natural, but the bible says Abraham did not hesitate to believe He knew that same God Called those things that be not as though they were Able to raise the dead, called things that be not worlds were framed by the word of God. God said let there be light…If he promised it , He will make it good, Being not weak in faith, considered not his body God is not moved, now faith is…walk by faith and not sight They that come to God must believe he is a rewarder of them that believe God With God all things are possible Vs 21 Be fully persuaded that what he had promised he was also able to perform Have faith in this hour to believe the report of the Lord His word cannot fail neither will it return void 4 Not by man’s resources, Holy Ghost overshadows yield, humble and submit to the Holly Spirit He is the one that causes seed to come to fruition To rejoice and stand in darkness we speak life Speak prosperity and abundance, death and life is in the tongue Regardless of what it looks like, we stand on the promises, God performs His word How to process specific things God has spoken in your life Things you need to be done that are beyond your ability He will never leave you or forsake you, his will is that you prosper and be in health , as your soul prospers Believe there will be a performance of those things because the one who promised is faithful God has given you a promise. His will that you prosper and be in health The one who promised is faithful - Steps to receive it, meditate on the word of God Declare, decree even when not seen 1. Believe it, the key to blessing Romans 10 the report of the Lord believe in your heart and confess with your mouth (2Cor,4) same spirit of faith if you believe and therefore speak it I am father of many nations Stand with people that are with you You cannot share with everyone share with those who will believe with you 1. Strength to Conceive, give strength 2. Maintain = through 9 months gestation ,endure ,maintain, manage yourself, something working in me Want it to burst forth in the fullness of time 3. Keep focus 4. Be Not weary in well doing, in due time, you will reap if you faint not They that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength 5 Maintain until the fulness of time Don’t give up\renew your strength they that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength Continue to decree and confess God’s promise sometimes no outward evidence Hold fast, to the fullness of time Don’t lose focus on what will burst forth in our lives Even in the natural, seed in the ground Conception only occurs under proper conditions The seed of the word and seed of spiritual conception Matt 13 the sower and the seed conception occurs under proper conditions Good seed, bad soil – no gemination (not healthy) Is the soil good that the seed is planted in? What condition is your heart as the seed of the word of god needs to be planted in your heart. Mat 13:18, Mark 4 parable of the sower “if you can understand this parable, you can understand all parables. Hear and understand not, received seed by the wayside Wayside seed Stay, receive and endure for a while, until tribulation, then offended Cares of the world, deceitfulness of sin choke out the word. Hear and understand, bring forth fruit Sow finances, the word There is much fear and confusion in the world today Speak a word in season, the tongue of the learned… Sow seeds of hope, encouragement, salvation, healing Speak life in the midst of confusion 6 Sow: resources, finances, right words Receive fruitfulness Promise of God sown In different conditions 4 conditions of the soil/heart will come forth in the fulfilment of the promise 1- wayside soil (Mark 4:19) Heard the word and birds eat it before it is conceived, before it is understood or has penetrated the ground People involved in religious activity, not allowing word to get down into their spirit Saints at Macedonia more noble– studied to see if these things be true They had a greater commitment to the study of God’s word necessary if we see the fulfillment of what God promised for our lives Take time to dig into it and meditate on it . get it down in your heart “don’t let the birds steal the word that you heard”
Tribulation, Persecution, hardship burns away after time and decide to turn back Aborting the word too hard to continue Hardships because of the word and they are offended and hardship 3 -Thorny soil Begins to be fruitful, evidence until other things choke it out Thorns and thistles, cares of this life, lust of Spirit allows other things choke out the word! Maintain focus, keep mind and body, miscarriage if body has no strength to take it full term Cares, etc. distract away from Gods promise 4-Good soil, good ground brings forth fruit! 7 The Challenge is to make sure our heart is good soil The Word is good, incorruptible, cannot fail, life in the word Strong bear infirmities of the weak! Helpers of those who are struggling Abraham not weak in faith, an encouragement to his wife Encouragers of one another to believe the report of the lord Distracted, not holding fast, ask forgiveness We need strength to maintain, He gives strength to the weary Renew our strength, restore the joy of our salvation create in us a clean heart Don’t take your spirit away from us, let your spirit be upon us cover and empower us. We believe the report of the lord, begin to rejoice! Remember the responses of Sarah Elizabeth and Mary : Sarah judged him faithful who had promised! There is nothing too hard for God Luke 1:45 (Elizabeth to Mary) And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the LORD. Luke 1:46-50, 56 (Mary to Elizabeth) Mary rejoiced and praised God She decided to believe the report of the Lord 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the LORD 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me- holy is his name. And his mercy, he has shown strength, exalted them of low degree… 56 I have believed the report of the Lord and there shall be a performance of those things which were told me from the lord I encourage you to consider him faithful, to believe God. You are pregnant with a promise from God and He is faithful to deliver. 8 Closing words We thank you Lord for the fulfillment of every promise you’ve given us…. We will see a manifestation of what you have promised. With you there is nothing impossible, your power is working in us to bring forth life.… we are glad to be in the kingdom for such a time as this. The Prayer of Jabez The story of Jabez relates to the season we are in.
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. 10And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. 1 BLESS ME INDEED 2 ENLARGE MY COAST 3YOUR HAND BE WITH ME 4 KEEP ME FROM EVIL He called on the Lord and God granted him his request. We must be a people of prayer, especially in this hour. We have confidence that if we ask according to his will he hears and we have the petitions we have desired of him. We have a lot to be glad about! Glad that He has made us glad Glad our names are written in the lamb’s book of life, that His favor is upon us, that His grace is sufficient We are encouraged to know that God is the one true and living God, that he is faithful and more than willing to honor his word. We come with a spirit of gladness, knowing that we are in the kingdom for a time as this. We are living in a very important time now. This story relates to us at this time. IChron 4:9 Jabez (sorrowful), but He was more honorable than his brethren “Because I bare him with sorrow” God granted him what he requested The Power of Prayer: His ear is open to our cry We can ask anything according to His will and know that he hears us. (1 John 5:14) It’s not how we begin but how we finish. Jabez´s name was a negative way to begin life, Still not defeated, though to start see ourselves the way God sees us. He didn’t allow the name to put him in a place of defeat. The name did not define who he could be He was honorable in that He trusted the Lord, sought for his purpose for his life 2Corinthians says the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds casting down imaginations… (2Cor 10:4) Things done and said in early childhood are overcome in this spiritual warfare The warfare: Declare we are who God says we are: we can have what he says we can have, we can do what he says we can do. Remember John 8: If we continue in his word we shall know the truth… Cast down imaginations. Doubts and comparisons, condemnation re: previous decisions you’ve made Get beyond negative situations in our lives Take every thought captive 2 Corinthians 10:5 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ Though from Single parent home, lack, poverty, negative circumstances, it is important to see yourself the way God sees you and how you see yourself and declare we are who god says we are… Identity: God has begun a good work in you and will perform it (Philippians 1:6 6being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.) (John 8) If we continue in his word as disciples and see ourselves in him, we will know the truth Know the truth of who he says we are, See ourselves and Him in a greater light, Learn to cast down imaginations and negative impressions of ourselves Resist the lies from the devil: he says that you are reaping what you sowed, but God is a merciful God and will restore you. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature…there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus (1Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:1) Transition: not victims but victorious From tragedy to triumph Strongholds: Wrong attitudes, mindsets, belief systems identifying with problems more than the promises of God Begin to speak in agreement with His word. Don’t identify with the problems rather than the promises. Rise up above what the world and the natural eye can see, Define ourselves based on what God says we are, based on God’s perspective. Apostle Paul, Preaching not as a man, but with demonstration of power, faith resting on the power of God - 4 things Jabez requested:
A plan and purpose or your life Before you were conceived in the womb, visions and dreams to accomplish if we totally submit Apostle Paul said, “I fought a good fight” Desire to fulfill His plans (Isaiah 43) I will do a new thing He will open up some doors. - some ways, slay some giants for you Rise up in this season It’s time to prosper. the hand of God is demonstrated at higher levels in hardship and darkness You are the born again child of God Loved of the lord the apple of His eye, Word curses have an impact on you “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” We speak life! (Prov.18:21) Do not remain in bondage to negative and defeated mindsets. We are who he says we are, we can do what He says we can do, We can do all things through Christ (Phil. 4:13) He sent His word to deliver us. (Psalms 107:19-21 (KJV) 19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. 20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. 21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men) We shall be free indeed (John 8:36) Enlarge my coast not based on my past. I will trust in the hand of God do a new thing “bless me indeed”; (1Chron 4:9) Jabez first prayer – not just in word, evidence of your blessings – experience our faith does not rest in the wisdom of man… (Psalm 27:13) I would have fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the lord in the land of the living. God desires to bless us. “The blessing of the Lord maketh rich…”no sorrows come with his blessings (Prov 10:22) Don’t limit God. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask or think (Ephes, 3:20) I come to the garden alone. walk and talk with Him Operate in the power of His hand and His provision Walk in the provision of God Prosperity of God The protection of God – no man can pluck you out of His hand (And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:28) The peace of God comforts and sustains us two hands – hold us up and cover us Dwell in the secret place (Psalm 91) no evil and no plague, he satisfies us with long life 4)Keeps us from evil - (“lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil” Matt 6:13) spirit is willing but flesh is weak We resist temptation, deny the flesh, Put God first, guard our hearts, avoid negative conversation, evil reports, etc. Love the truth, love God The truth of His word keeps us
Transition is a process of change and adjustment Life is about change! Transition, fiery trials and hardships into a burning testimony of God’s faithfulness Use what we have to bring glory to the kingdom of God. We can’t get stuck in the rut of the familiar We don’t know what will happen. A Process of Change! Be able to adjust, re-align and use resources available to us, Can’t get stuck in traditions of the past Turn away from covetousness, fleshly works even with the form of godliness There are all types of religious activities but God’s word never changes their hearts Can’t get satisfied with the way things are, must be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and to new challenges Reach for higher goals, greater disciplines in this season More consistency needed in Your prayer life, the reading of the word of God your walk, Conversations more aligned with the word of God, Requires movement, advancement, Believe God to enlarge your coasts give you a picture of who we are in him. He has us In His Hand, His hand is Upon Us Keeps away from evil, enticements and seductions of the wicked Be strong in the lord From sorrowful to honorable bountiful, victorious Don’t allow past decisions to hinder you Lay aside all weights Run the race with patience Stay in the process, make the transitions that cause you to adjust, advance, reach higher Press toward the mark! Press on, saints, press on higher in Jesus name. Attitude of Gratitude (Deuteronomy 28:47,48)
this is a season of thanksgiving for some, but for the people of god every moment of the day is a season to give thanks God has warned: if we don't serve Him with gladness of heart, He will cause our enemies to overtake us Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things; 48Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee. War against the spirit of complaining many things distract us and cause us to lose our praise remember the word last week: the power of praise! we must be doers of the word Think of the goodness of Jesus understand our salvation, peace, victory over every plot and plan of the enemy the enemy uses deception to get us into unbelief! people focus on the confusion in the world rather than the blessings our victory is in our praise! we are in spiritual warfare Praise invites the presence of the Lord He inhabits the praises of his people (Psalm 24 ) when we lift up our eyes, and hear the voice of God the King of Glory shall come in the battle is the Lord's invite military might of the armies of the Lord! Praise is a garment (Isaiah 61:3) he gives us the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness praise confounds the enemy's camp as Gideon the sound, the shout Jehoshaphat sent the tribe of Judah first - praise first depression must flee even youth are under anxiety and fear, hopelessness don't be drawn into that spirit don't let down your weapon of praise Praise is a reminder to God and his angels let God arise and his enemies be scattered You need to be reminded to rejoice lose our joy, lose your strength remember, He will fight the battles, it is already won! When you lose your praise: it is the first sign of losing confidence in the faithfulness of God you are opening the door for the spirit of unbelief we have the warning of the lord to serve him with gladness of heart (Deuteronomy 28:47) Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things; 48Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee. we have been delivered out of darkness children of the light, yoked together with Christ take my yoke upon you do not allow the spirit of weariness to overtake you HE IS (see recording here) signs of trusting Him we are more than conquerors in Him all things work together for our good be encouraged to trust (Hebrews 3) take heed, lest there be an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God exhort one another daily many are weary, the strong bear the infirmities of the weak! (Romans 15:1) be mindful of our brethren lest any may seem to come short of the mark overwhelmed by the cares of this world take on the infirmities by intercession! I have prayed for you that your faith fail not that we rejoice in the Lord Age of Deception (Heb 3:13) lest any be hardened through deceitfulness of sin (Matt 24) last days signs of His return be not deceived, fake news, etc. Satan, the father of lies abode not in truth lies of the enemy permeating the world like never before "the very elect" would be deceived if possible "Continue in my word" then you shall know the truth The devil will come in the form of a serpent make sense to the natural mind challenge the enemy brings hath God said? Is he really involved Satan says, "do it in our own strength" God says, "trust in the lord with all our heart! lean not to your own understanding" (Prov. 3:5) Satan is trying to draw us away, identify and agree with what God's word says we are in a battle for the souls of men keep the word of God in our mouths. It gives us the victory in every battle Israel began to question, challenge God's love complained to Moses, they were looking at the problems, giants and walled cities of this time whose house are we if we hold fast to the promises unto the end challenge people to stay focused on God not be distracted Numbers 14 children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron "would God we had died in the wilderness" they forgot about the blessings God had brought them through focused on present situations Miriam and Israel had rejoiced in the entering in of what God promised Christ is over his house and we continue to be if we hold fast the rejoicing to the end! (check recording here) hold fast, look at the finish line, don't get overwhelmed they allowed 10 spies with an evil report, allowed to have their way began to walk by sight instead of by faith allowed the enemy to deceive ways of man and declare it would be better today: drawn away into other religions, cultic practices, Catholicism, etc. - so many deceptions, mixture, and compromise people are losing confidence in the word be steadfast, immovable, let his praises be in our mouths! (I Corinthians 15:58) the people wept that night lost confidence in god wherefore hath the lord brought us into this land to destroy us testing to endure and let us see where our confidence really is! in the word of God or in man's political system? God was not pleased, they could not enter in! Don't lose hope now! the return of the Lord is near (Heb 3 ) partakers if we hold firm unto the end, why are thou disquieted within me? But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, (Jude 1:20) praying in the Holy Ghost stay in the love of God if we love Him, we trust Him TODAY if we will hear his voice harden not your hearts (Heb 3:15) we cannot forget what the Lord has promised bless the Lord and forget not all his benefits what God has already done (2Peter 2:1) he has given us all things that pertain unto life and godliness Romans 8 how to live in the Spirit (Romans 8:28) all things work together James (1:2) count it all joy , let patience have her perfect work (verse 31) - what shall we say, if God be for us... how shall he not give us all things in Him we have all things necessary for godliness victory over all deceptions of the enemy (Romans 8:38)who shall separate us from the love of God we are more than conquerors, our confidence is in Him because of His love closing: Don't begin to murmur and complain He has not failed you, rejoice in the Lord at all times don't be moved by the giants exhort one another daily with this message He is our source! we will continually give Him praise! A PEOPLE OF PRAISE (11/22/20)We know that the return of the Lord is near and we are grateful to know that He is faithful!
He daily loadeth us with benefits. We are in the kingdom for such a time as this. Look up, your redemption draws nigh. He is faithful in every way! Our ears will hear a word behind us saying this is the way. We know that the day of the lord is near. We are encouraged, knowing that He is faithful! Every day, every moment, every hour is a time of thanksgiving! We should give thanks in everything. We have a three-fold command to be a people of praise. (I Thes. 5:16-18) 1)Rejoice evermore, 2) pray without ceasing, 3)in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God Why rejoice? Because all things work together for our good. (Romans 8:28) We look not at things seen, we trust in Him -He promised to meet our every need (2Cor.4:18) He has given us promises and he cannot fail. The Power of praise Through times of persecution, they did not neglect to honor God in worship with praise and thanksgiving. We have a strong command to rejoice! He has given us promises and He cannot fail. In trial and in prosperity we know we love God and He loves us, no matter what the devil does to us! The will of God, we are not moved by circumstances, Praise is not a suggestion, but a command There are blessings when we walk in obedience to the command of God We are not in fear of the outcome if we know that we love Him, (Romans 8:18) the sufferings of this present world not worthy to be compared to the glory that is going to be seen on us. (Psalm 34:19 ) Many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers them out of them all. In our testing , we know that we will have a testimony. If there is no fight, there is no victory (James 1:3-4) count it all joy! Be willing to endure, knowing all these things are a testing. expect the trying of our faith A Great trial of affliction In the day of Apostle James’ writing, there was great persecution coming to the church. Their encounters were similar to those experienced in the world even today. the church was scattered in some ways, we can identify/relate to being scattered and isolated in unfamiliar surroundings In this season there is still the command to rejoice and give him praise in everything The trying of our faith, the importance of giving God praise regardless of the current situation you may be facing (James 1:12) – blessed is he who endureth temptation when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life Endure persecution temptations that come from the world and the devil Our relationships in this life, and our relationship with God, (intimacy and commitment to Him) are being challenged now like never before. we receive a crown if we endure The command is still the same, there is still a reward if we endure trials and afflictions. There are challenges we are up against now, Trials are sent to steal/destroy your joy and rob you of your confidence in God’s faithfulness Stand firm, be strong, fight and hold fast! give God praise When, not If You fall into trials. We are commanded to walk by faith, to give, to be obedient. (James 1) James considered himself a servant of God and of Jesus Christ To the 12 tribes which are scattered abroad James the brother of Jesus by Joseph (father) Refers to himself as a bondservant of Jesus Came to understand only after Jesus died! He grew up with Jesus, but had no commitment until he came to a place of conversion and leadership The Scattering The enemy is scattered by praise! Saints were scattered abroad (Psalm 68:1-3) Let God arise and the enemy be scattered Tarry in Jerusalem Jesus said, “Wait for the promise of the Father” (Acts 1:8) you will be empowered 10 days after Jesus gave the promise, the Holy Spirit came! When Pentecost came, they were in one place in one accord when the Spirit Came upon them He told them they would be witnesses for him They asked Jesus “when will you re-establish/restore the throne of David” 1:6 He said the time for that to happen is according to His will and timing This is about power, not political or economic according to the world’s system The church is now focused on political power not the command of Jesus. He said He gives power to be witnesses unto Him, to change lives, convert souls, to destroy the works of the devil. Those who believe and are baptized will be saved. He confirms the word with signs following. (MARK 16:20) What were they to do with this power? Go in my name…I confirm my word with signs following 3,000 Souls saved, the church multiplied, concerned about themselves, their fellowship, not the gentiles and unsaved! God allowed devastation through Nero. Great persecution, dragging saints into the arenas/coliseums to be devoured as a sport and entertainment the temple was destroyed in 70 AD The church grew, martyrs sang praises unto God while being devoured! The enemy thought he was getting rid of the church but the church grew as they were scattered 10 days after Jesus gave the promise, the Holy Spirit came! True saints of God, Rise up and go forth, and realize they are not of this world. (1 John 5:4) This is the victory that overcomes the world (1 John 3:13) Marvel not if the world hate you… Count it all joy They took Christians and lit them on fire, using them as torches, etc. Of Peter and all the apostles most were martyred. Only one died a natural death. Throughout all the church prospered increased beyond what they could imagined Now – scattered not together: different season the church was scattered: the command, mission purpose remained the same - go ye into all the world and preach the gospel… (Mark 16:15) Philip went to Samaria. Had persecution not come the church probably would have remained comfortable in fellowship and caught up in the things of this world. When persecution came thy still advanced the kingdom They obeyed the command to rejoice, did not allow circumstances to determine our actions. This is a wake up call. We have a home and a kingdom greater than this world’s kingdom and the things of this life! Revival came to the city of Samaria. Cornelius’ house. The secret was they obeyed the command to rejoice. Offer up a sacrifice of praise! We must make a choice to rejoice (I Thes 5:16 ) rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing When trials come, stand fast, knowing that the trying of your faith works patience Endurance: Romans 5 not just in the good, but in tribulation, also (Romans 5:1) BEING JUSTIFIED by faith we have peace with God because we choose to agree with God 27[AM1] :03 How can 2 walk together except they be agreed (Phil. 4:6 )peace of God in everything through prayer and supplication (GALATIANS 6:9 be not weary in well doing) Don’t get weak, weary, distracted, discouraged Always pray, I would have fainted unless I had believed to see ( Psalms 27:13): Mount up with wings as eagles (Isaiah 40:31) We have the peace of God and peace with God REJOICE IN THE HOPE OF THE GLORY OF God!! by whom we have access, rejoice glory in tribulation also Many are the afflictions of the righteous. Psalm 34:19 Think it not strange re: the fiery trial that should try you. 1 Peter 4:12 God caused you to have a testimony, knowing this Gotta know that God is faithful and cannot fail He is more than all the world against you He is with you for you. He will not forsake you. He delights in prosperity of His servants (Daniel 11) they that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits Know for sure, “know in your knower” Settle it in your spirit, know that tribulation works patience, patience works experience, experience hope Don’t get weary, you will have an experience, the blessing of the Lord Learn how to fight, how to pray, a testimony that God brought you through Have Hope! If He did it then, He will do it again! Hope makes not ashamed (As I type this, the song comes on radio for every mountain you see me through for this I give you praise!!) Praise is a weapon of warfare – praise brings chaos to the enemy’s camp, brings confusion to the enemy As with the 3 Hebrew boys, the world sees that the Lord God is with you as they see you stand and lift up praises Lift up your voice, lift up praises to the living God The enemy thought he would separate God from his people Praise is the environment God dwells in When He hears His word, even angels come to attention. Set the atmosphere with praise in your house, in your car, wherever you are Give praise for what He is about to do. Your victory is in Your praise! Never enter warfare without first worship! Begin to praise God and then the walls come down. Send Judah first – Judah means praise Look up! Be ye lifted up, and the king of glory will come in. (Psalm 24) We offer praises! The battle is the Lord’s HE loves to hear that we recognize him AS OUR SOURCE. As our Father who is faithful He honors us with His presence Every day is thanksgiving for the people of god Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness The spirit of heaviness is blanketing the earth Things may get worse, making you feel unworthy but God lets you know it is not about how you feel but about what you know, praise is comely to the upright Faith is not a feeling, obedience is not a suggestion, Giving is a command (Habakkuk 3:17) Joy invites the glory of God, invites Jesus to come and fight Though the fig tree be not blossomed… Count it all joy God Is faithful Yet I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation Bless the Lord oh my soul. Praise is comely for the upright Set yourself and you will see the salvation of the lord. Set yourself, settle in! Stand ye still and see the salvation of the Lord He will make my feet like hinds’ feet (Psalm 18:33) Make me to walk in my high places He desires that we give Him praise. Bless the Lord at all times! his praise shall continually be in my mouth (Psalm 34:1) Let God arise and HIS enemies be scattered Resist the devil and he will flee. Frustrate the plans of the enemy. [AM1] We must remember who we are to one another in the body of Christ, how we are to operate in this world, understanding our relationship one with another and with God. This is the great challenge. The grace of God is greater than the challenge! The METHOD has changed somewhat. Although a little more difficult, the MISSION/plan of God has not changed. (see last week’s message, “Restoring our true identity”) The enemy is a master-mind and is geared up with great intensity The spirit of antichrist is in the world, even before the physical manifestation in the world There is evidence of things that come against Christ and the things that are authorized by the word of God. Daniel prophesied that the devil will try to wear out the saints (Daniel 7:25) quote here I. It is important to keep our focus, remembering Jesus’ words “in this world but not of this world”. (1John 4:17,18, 21 ) Herein is our love made perfect, as He Is, so are we in this world. He that loveth God loveth his brother also. He that believeth on me, The works that I do you shall do and greater works than these shall ye do also, and greater works than these… (John 14:12) If we lose our focus, we can distract ourselves and easily be drawn into the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches, etc II. KNOW WHO Jesus is!. Be reminded of Who Jesus is based on Who He says He is, “I am Alpha and Omega, beginning and the end” the Almighty God (Rev, 21:6, 22:13) WHO DO MEN SAY THAT I AM? They Don’t acknowledge that he was God manifest in the flesh The mystery of godlines is a great controversy to many, but should not be a controversy amongst the children of god. (I TIM 3:16) We must re-establish in our hearts knowledge of Who He is and what he is doing. If we are to do the works of God, We MUST be assured of Who He Is How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with Power Although denomination, culture, etc., have differing ideas of who Jesus is the only way: He is creator, savior, the only way to God, the beginning and the end, the same always (Acts 4:12) There is salvation in Him alone: none other name by which man must be saved. (Phil 2:10) Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess, (John 1) in the beginning…all things were made by him and without him was not anything was made that was made He is the creator of all life. (Hebrews 13:8) the same yesterday, today and forever III. Know Who We Are, our purpose The works that I do shall ye do also (Acts 10:38) ”How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with Power who went about healing all that were oppressed of the devil “ We must have the same anointing that was upon Him to do the work of God After the Holy Ghost comes upon you, you shall receive power They that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits. (Daniel 11:32) “ As the father hath sent me, so send I you. ”(John 20:21 ) my meat is to do the will of my father … III a. Know who we are in Him. ( 2 Cor 5:17) if any man be in Christ (Galatians 2:20) no longer I that liveth but Christ who lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith of the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me. (1 Corinthians 6) your body is the temple, you are not your own, bought with a price Glorify God in your body and in your spirit which are God’s (1Peter 2:9) you are a chosen generation a royal priesthood…show forth the praises of Him who called you… ! Testify to that!!! Many are called but few are chosen Get back to basics, simplicity, foundational truth We are chosen and ordained to go and bring forth fruit As Jesus came to do these 2 things, so have we been sent: 1)To destroy the works of the devil. (1 John 3:8 ) 2) to seek and to save those who are lost (Luke 19:10) We are in Him. A Royal priesthood to rule and make decrees. We have direct access to the throne – “come boldly to the throne of grace” (Heb 4:16) We are bridge-builders, mouthpieces for God, we speak the word and God will confirm it Together we are a Holy Nation because of the blood of Jesus We are set apart for His glory, purchased by His blood. Know the Word of God, the voice of God and the very heart of the Father They that do know their God shall be strong – if you are weak, you are weak because you decided not to draw nigh to God Seek Him with your whole heart, become intimately connected with Him. Being comes before doing If we know Him we will be made like Him Our nature is to do what He did Born again becomes of divine nature To walk in obedience with the spirit of Christ because of who I am I do what I do. If I know Him, I will do exploits and be strong They that faint in the day of adversity, their strength is small They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…walk and not faint… (Isa. 40:31) Frustrations, weariness, deceptions division and confusion We must know Him that I may know Him in the power of His resurrection (and the fellowship of His sufferings) Jesus said “it is expedient that I go to my father that he may send the holy Ghost We need to hear the voice of God and the spirit of discernment and an ear to hear Greater works than these shall ye do, peace be unto you. As the father has sent me, so send I you. We must have the same anointing that was upon Him to do the work of God Occupy until HE COMES He left us here with authority –Luke’s letter to Theophilus, The book of’ Acts:” the things Jesus began to do and to teach” His purpose is not diminished It shall be well with thee like the people of God in Goshen. Be encouraged, be a light and a witness, Pray in the Spirit, building up yourselves, pray more in the Holy Ghost now than every before Holy Spirit prays according to the will of God Begin to speak in tongues and the peace of God will begin to flood your soul – build up yourself Be reminded – God loves me All things work together for my good (Romans 8:28) We still have a work to do by the power of the Holy Ghost Our Purpose We are in Him and He in us. We need a greater understanding of what our purpose is and what we are to be doing. After that the Holy Ghost is come upon you ye shall receive power As the Father sent Him, he is now sending us: We are in this world to destroy the works of the devil by the power of the blood of Jesus and the power of His name (Luke 4:18) after Jesus was baptized by John -“Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions…over all the power of the enemy)” (Isaiah 61:8) the spirit of the Lord is upon me… The same anointing upon Him is upon us to: To preach the gospel to the poor, disadvantaged personally and financially and physically To give good news/hope in Christ Jesus to the brokenhearted Negative feelings, spirit of depression – God has given us a promise Deliverance to captives, they turn to rage looking to man for the answer The answer does not come by the arm of the flesh. Jesus was sent to set at liberty those who were all their lifetime bound by fear of death (Hebrews 2:15) Some are bruised, bound feeling there is no hope, no way out The anointing destroys the yoke Men hunger and thirst, seeking after truth People will realize that man’s answers are not enough In Him alone is the answer Keep our hearts steadfast, knowing that our labor is not in vain in the Lord! IV. Know Who we are to each other We are one in the Spirit, one body, children of the most High God Don’t let the enemy bring forth confusion and destruction. (I Corinthians 12:12-15) one body, we need each other no schisms (Ephesians 4:1-6), lowliness one body, (1John 4:17) Have hope in yourselves in Christ As He is, so are we in this world As He has sat down by the Father and He has sent us! (so send I you) There is coming a greater glory, outpouring of the Holy Spirit! |
Sermon notes taken by Pastor Angela Miller Archives
January 2021
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