20Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: (John 17:20-22) Here is where Pastor began his message: God has commanded a blessing where there is unity! Psalm 133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments fitly joined together blessing comes when walking in unity We have an adversary who wants to bring division He tries to divide and conquer he is a deceiver, a master manipulator, Satan is launching attacks to bring more division division doctrinal, denominational, racial (Sunday is most segregated day of the week) increasing more in this hour many offended, deceived, hearts growing cold We must understand we are in warfare realize the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, take up the whole armor of God A House divided cannot stand Mark 3:25, Satan's main goal: to divide and conquer the temple of God Satan comes in many forms: as a serpent Revelation 12:29 as a roaring lion 1Peter 5:8 as a thief John 10:10 as accuser of the brethren Revelation 12:10 Our Goal as the people of God:- to unify, walk in the love of God, maintain the spirit of agreement to bring in a harvest of souls Our God adds and multiplies (brings increase) Acts 2:47: added daily to the church Acts 6 members multiplied Satan, our enemy divides and subtracts the key to the power of agreement Matt 18:19: any two gather together in my name I am with them Joshua 23:10: one can put to flight a thousand, 2 can put ten thousand to flight Matthew 10:8 the two shall be one the power of Marriage: 2 together Amos 3:3 how can 2 walk together except they be agreed You must know who you are and understand the power of agreement Satan sows seeds of deception deceives you to not know who you are the spirit of suspicion of others we are instructed not to compare ourselves one with another 2 Corinthians 10:12 honor the Lord with what we have We will answer to God for ourselves. Every man gives account of himself to God Romans 14:12 Discord is one of 7 things God lists as something that he hates Proverbs 6 6 things God hates 7 are an abomination a proud look, they that sow discord among the brethren Ephesians 4:3: maintain unity of the spirit Galatians 6:2 learn how to bear one another's burdens John 13:35 by this shall all men know that you are my disciples Unity and Power unity of the spirit in the bond of peace 1Cor 1:10 Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, stand against the spirit of discord all speak "Is Christ divided?" Concerning divisions about voting rights: cast your ballot at the throne of God every day He is King and HIs name is Jesus I thank God we have the right to vote if we want to still, our citizenship is in heaven 2 Corinthians 10:12 render to Caesar, render to God things that are His He is the God of all flesh our trust has to be in Him speak the same thing concerning things of God God of creativity and diversity all not the same! highest thing is kingdom of God re: Racism We are all of one blood one race/ the human race Galatians 3:6 We are all children of God by faith in Christ Jesus ICor 12:12 baptised into one body heavenly father loves us all the same the body is one 2 Peter 3:10 the elements will melt away with a fervent heat He will rule, we will rule with him one thousand years if we remain with Him Jesus' unity prayer before the cross may be the best prayer, that we be one with Him and the Father and with one another John 17:21,22 21That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: Let God arise, that HIs name be exalted pray for those in authority- I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people, for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 1Tim 2:1-3 acknowledge God when men's ways violate God's ways challenge our faith, let honor and trust for the believers reign give testimony to God's greatness He will deliver us Exemplify godliness, remind people the world system is coming to an end Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. darkness is upon the earth and the people it is time to arise and shine and let God be glorified Those who are people of God have common identity we are the called Romans 8:28, we are a chosen generation 1Peter 2:9 sons heirs of Christ Romans 8:16-17 , church, city set on a hill Matthew 5:14, household of faith Galatians 6:10, our oneness is in God our enemy is well organized, manipulative, mysteries of iniquity, to undermine the foundation, behind the scenes, workers of the enemy the body of Christ has compromised and must refocus on who we are, most of all, on whose we are ambassadors, representatives, seeking, commanded to bring as many as we can we beseech you, let you know except you repent, yo will perish our safety, we abide under the shadow of the almighty the name of the Lord is a strong tower We know one day and not very long we will be with Him Jesus strong warning re: the last days, many deceived, cold hearted judgment begins with us, the church Not standing together as an example the church is the ground and pillar of truth we must make the difference walk in agreement with one another Judgment begins with us (not from us) 2Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” GOD IS CALLING FOR HIS PEOPLE TO REPENT ,THEN HE CAN RESTORE THE STAGE IS BEING SET FOR THE LAST GREAT MOVE OF GOD An outpouring of the Spirit, Harvest of souls preparing us to go forth in power, God is proving himself with great signs nation rising against nation, racial tension like never before reminding us of the soon return of the Lord Now is the time, now his high time opt to walk by faith. We will see God's hand move like never before! The enemy rages because he knows he has but a short time! Revelation 12:12 the world needs to see the true people of God all creation groans waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God Romans 8:19 look beyond their faults, they are being influenced, controlled by the spirit of disobedience they have no direction and no peace pray that their eyes be opened, that the light of the gospel shine upon them we have the love of God, allow Holy Spirit to work through us pray for unity and restoration among the people of God more grace, more anointing, more discipleship!
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January 2021
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