The Bait of Satan: Deception
                       
(Introduction)
We must understand the times we are in as the sons of Issachar did!
Know the season. It is the season of his return.

Matthew 24:3  3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
 
There is evidence of things they had no understanding of.
Know that these things will get more intense.
 
Jesus' first response: Take heed that no man deceive you. (Matt 24:4)

11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
 
He warns against deception, foretells false teachers and prophets, rumors and rumors of war, etc.
Deception and false religions of the world have increased.
 
Paul  warned in Jude 1:3 and 4,
Beloved, when I gave diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
"For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ."
 
Some of these practices  and teachings had begun to creep into the churches even then.
 
I John says Anti Christ will come and that the spirit of Anti Christ is already here.
 
 
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Deception is the bait of Satan!  It is the first weapon Satan used to bait man.  He disguised a lie as the truth but  he comes as a roaring lion of destruction and condemnation.
 
Back to Genesis:  Conversatin with Eve.  Satan enticed/deceived her, suggesting that she should partake of the tree of knowledge.
“You shall not surely die, but you shall be as gods.
The first 2 parts of the deception were correct in that he said the fruit was pleasant for food and good to look at.  But  “desired to make one wise”? 
 
And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.  Gen 3:6?
 
When The Lord God put them” in the Garden Eastward and the tree of life in the midst of the garden”, He said it was good for food and pleasant to look at but Satan added this: “you shall be as gods.”
You will be your own God of wisdom and bring what has been given already.
 
Every false religion asks, “Hath God Said?”
 
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Challenges of Satan

1 God is not Real -  There is only nature, an essence, an energy.  
If they can deny that God exists, they can also believe there is no devil, no ultimate sin, no judgement, no accountability.  They believe you can be good without God.  That you already have the divine nature.  That you have the nature of God if you follow the process of what they can teach you to get to levels of enlightenment to evolve and be able to judge yourself.
 
2 What makes the Bible?  - 
true False religions have additional writings, their own bibles, etc.
 
 Jesus said, if we add or take anything away, we are accursed
 
False religion says, love yourself, you are good
 
The bible says that you cannot see or understand the things of God.
You have no power even over your own mind.
 
People have been under the works of darkness since Adam and Even sinned.
 
 
Col. 1:13  God has delivered us out of darkness
 
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The bible was written for the people of God!

• 1 Corinthians 2:9-14  But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, Neither have entered into the heart of man, The things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yea, the deep things of God.

 
Man must be born again.    You can’t understand how life is with  the natural finite mind.
The infinite God is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
The bible is not written by man,   Holy men  of old wrote as directed by God.
Things of the spirit are spiritually discerned.
You must be born again to understand.
The spirit searched all things.
We are fruitless in our own natural intellect.
 
God’s word is alive and his revelations are alive.
His word is quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, searching the deep things of God.
 
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
 
What you must do to have a relationship with God.
 
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The result of sin coming into the world.
The devil became the God of this world system.
The world is already condemned.
A new heaven and new earth are coming
False religion believes Christianity is too constricting/limiting.
 
Cults deny judgment
 
Hebrews 9:27  it is appointed unto man once to die but after this the judgment
If a man die, will he live again?
 
Where will I spend eternity? God will not send you to Hell.  You choose.
2 destinations – heaven or hell.
You have a choice.
Jesus came to give us a choice.
 
Ecumenical movement – all religions are joining together.
But Jesus is the only way.
 
The broad road
straight is the gate that leads to life
Continue on the road that leads to life.
 
You need a relationship with Christ. - your desire, commitment, loyalty, love
Resist temptation and do what is pleasing to God.
 
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There is a way that seems right.
Most suffering is man made by desire for superiority.
 
?   rich selling the poor
 
The heart of man is evil, desperately wicked unless he has received the spirit of God
selfish motives because of the nature of sin
man’s greed, selfish gain at the expense of others
 
2 Cor 11:3  But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
come and learn of me, my yoke is easy
 
2 Cor 2:4  demonstration of spirit and power
if any man preach another Jesus or another gospel…
 
People who pervert the gospel water it down, coveting glory and honor, bringing honor to themselves
 
2Cor 11:13 “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.”
  
1John and Jude  because iniquity will abound the love of many wax cold
the mystery of iniquity
 
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The mystery of iniquity.  Secrets preparing the way for apostacy
Definition:  insidious process which deceives unbelievers turning many from true faith to accept and take pleasure in sin
challenges the truth of God’s word
1Timothy - some will depart from the faith
seducing spirits, doctrines of devils, cause some to depart
 
prevalent in the earth and in the church
not new but more intense and consistent
 
(2Peter 2:19)  promise liberty
some believe the lie
 
Jesus said, “ if you continue in my word…”
 
after they have escaped the corruption of his world and are again entangles… later end is worse than the beginning
 
if they are ever trying to get you to turn to this.  not  consistent with God’s word
 
We must cast down, take authority over thoughts and every attack of the mind
 
as a man thinketh on his heart, so is he
 
we must be mindful of who we are based on God’s word
 
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Heb 10:38 
cast not away your confidence
don’t lose faith and confidence regardless of what is happening
God is in control
 
2Peter 2:9  God knows how to deliver.
He is our shepherd
be steadfast, always abounding in the work of the lord
 
Yet a little while.
I come quickly
 
If I go away I will come again and receive you unto myself.
 
the just shall live by faith
not of them that draw back
 
Not drawing back, looking to the left or right, but looking up!
Your redemption draweth nigh.
 
Hold fast
don’t lose your crown
you want to hear him say “well done”

Keep Moving Forward
Hosea 6:3  Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
Then shall we know if we press on to follow.
Be careful not to forget three things before we continue to grow and be fruitful.
Increase in faithfulness, obedience and love for the lord.
There has been a deeper, more intense attack against heart and soul of believers 
because iniquity abounds, but where sin abounds grace much more abounds
maintain …
Proverbs 24:10   If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. If you faint in the day of distress, how small is your strength!
Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?
*Don’t come to a standstill,
*Don’t back off your stance in the word of God.
*Have an aggressive response to anything not of faith
 
Who has believed the report of the lord?
We are challenged to stand amid so many reactions.
Some back up, backslide, not moving forward
Some sit and don’t pray or fellowship, are not involved, scornful, angry, frustrated.
Digression comes when we lose our delight and joy in the Lord and lose our desire to be worshippers
Many are no longer walking or standing, just seated.
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No longer desiring the things of God
Be ye steadfast, always abounding!
It is easy to get distracted.
If we faint in the day of adversity, our strength is small.   
Ephesians: sit walk, stand (opposite order of Psalm 1)
Paul was speaking to new converts in Ephesus
pray for one another.  The strong should bear the infirmities of the weak
the old saints would say, “pray my strength in the Lord”
Paul’s prayer in Ephesus
What it means to be a Christian
Ephesians  2:15  Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 
the God of our Lord…
be enlightened with the spirit of wisdom and revelation of the knowledge of Him
The word revealed is Rhema causes you to be transformed.
 
1Cor 2  not with enticing words of man’s wisdom
1Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
The faith of God’s word is only revealed by Holy Spirit, the spirit of truth
He causes the word to come alive in us.
The spirit of God breathes life!
 
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He gives wisdom of the word, how to walk it out.
 wisdom that the holy ghost teaches
He reveals it to your spirit and causes you to be transformed
My words they are spirit ad truth   
delight in the word, in the truth that we may know Him.
without faith in Him we cannot please Him
He rewards those who diligently seek Him
He gives an expected end to be performed in your life
 
He set this up before the foundation of the world.
By grace were you saved and created unto good works.
This is the hope of your calling: He had a plan in place for our salvation
The hope of your calling:  The riches of the glory of  inheritance in the saints.
Resources are necessary to get it down
provision for the vision
He meets all of our needs according to his riches in glory
the exceeding greatness of his power.
 
Luke 10:19,20  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.
This is a reminder of our position in Christ.
The purpose God has ordained
Psalm 1 ends with sitting while Ephesians starts with sitting
God’s riches in mercy…raised us up together and seated us in heavenly places with Christ Jesus
seated, entered in to his rest
not by our might or by our power
learn best when we are seated in the presence of the lord
we receive direction
we are seated in a place of authority, privileged
King David seated Mephibosheth at his table
When we were aliens he invited us so we are seated together in heavenly places,
according to Hebrews 12 we are seated at the right hand of God.
 
Our position in the Lord:
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus
 
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Ephesians 6  tells us how we are to stand
be strong in the lord, put on the whole armor of God…
having done all to stand, stand
2Chronicles 20:17set yourselves, stand ye still and ye shall see the salvation of the lord
Psalm 46:10,11 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth…
sitting denotes position, standing denotes power
Ephesians 4-5 speak of walking, “not standing in the way of the ungodly
Ephesians 6 speaks of how to stand
walk in the spirit, be led by the spirit
walk in the light as he is in the light.
have fellowship with him
 
Order my steps in your word
Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
The steps of a goodman are ordered by the Lord.
There is no occasion of stumbling.
there are no traps you cannot see ahead of time
Walk in love,  let your love be shed abroad.
Walk by faith, not by sight.
Trust the word of God with faith and obedience
 
By faith we receive
We believe the report of the Lord.
Truth overrides facts!
Stand on it!
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Walk in the light, Walk worthy of the vocation.
Be a light, an example with all lowliness and meekness and longsuffering
 
Walking as a light, a person of integrity having a servant’s heart,
endeavoring to keep the spirit of unity in the bond of peace
Unto every one of us is given grace.
By all means keep moving.
We see an incline in Ephesians while a decline in Psalms(sitting, standing, walking - incline)
 
the eagles’ flight! 
walk, run, soar
run the race with patience, run strong and hard
the finish line is just ahead
we gain a second wind near the finish line
run with all your might!
Issaiah 46
Soar, eagle saints!
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Look Up!
the eagle has 2 eyelids.  one to look down at the target/prey
the other to look upward, directly into the sun
soar like an eagle.  Allow the wind of the Holy Spirit to take you higher
You are on a new level now.
Isa. 40:28 The everlasting God…increases strength, determining  He will increase our strength
They that wait upon the lord will renew their strength
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they will run and not be weary, walk and not faint
keep your eyes upon the written word
He is strong and mighty as our healer and deliverer
Our delight is in the law of the Lord.
We are trees of righteousness and whatever we do prospers.
We are more than conquerors.
 
Don’t bend.    Stand firm, stand strong, continue to soar!
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​The Power of Fasting and Prayer
 
Fasting and and prayer are weapons of warfare.
Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith.
We look at how He fasted.
 
Fasting keeps our heart conditioned to hear from God.  It does not move God, it moves us!
It does not work If it is not connected with prayer and the word of God.
Deny the flesh and natural appetites to better equip ourselves spiritutally.
There are benefits it brings to others as well as ourselves. 
Jesus in the wilderness experiences with the devil ,
 understand how to overcome Satan in our personal lives.
Our private victory is necessary first.
Submit yourselves to God resist the devil and he must flee.
Jesus’ temptations and encounters with Satan
Luke  when they were ended he afterward hungered.
 
The sword of the spirit is the word of God.
Fasting causes the word from our mouths to come forth with power!

• Luke 4:1-14 KJV; And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

Jesus had been baptized by John and the holy spirit came upon him in the form of a dove.  He was immediately led into the wilderness to be tested of the evil.
 
1John 3:8  for this purpose
For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 
 
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He showed us that we overcome the wiles of the devil and the ways of the flesh. 
We cannot have fasting and prayer with the word of God!!
It is important in our personal lives to be effective  as a witness and to have power to deliver and set others free.
 
We are in a battle!
not against flesh and blood
Our spiritual weapons give victory over the enemy
There is nothing new in this battle.
These are enemies of our souls.
temptations come in different boxes and wrappings but the same thing
3 basic forms of temptations to overcome in this life!
1John 2  love not the world…
the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life
He that doeth the will of God
 
Be transformed
2Cor 4  Satan is the god of this world, the prince of the power of the airways
 
We love the people, not the ways of the world
If you love the world, the love of the father is not in you.

• 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Do not love the world or the things in the world.

 
 
The trinity of evil. – the world, the flesh and the devil.
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
 
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Galatians 5:16  flesh against spirit  there is warfare within your soul.
the spirt of God is in your heart but the flesh/old man needs to be transformed.
 
Sow to the spirit and not to the flesh.
If you sow to the flesh, you sow corruption.
If the flesh is stronger, the flesh will lead.
Feed the spirit.
 
Man does not live by bread alone.  Keep your spirit built up!  Fasting helps that happen.
 
Genesis 3:6 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her
 The lust of the flesh
Food was the first temptation
The word of God described a group of people this way:  “Whose belly is their God.”
they were controlled by natural appetites food has become an idol to many
Job said:  “More than my necessary food, my should desires you.”
As the deer panteth after the waterbrook, my soul desires you.
 
Jesus says, “He that hungers and thirsts after righteousness shall be filled.”
There are other desires that tempt, too.
 
Our offensive weapon is the sword of the spirit.
Mathew 4:4 In the wilderness, Jesus used the word against Satan.. “It is written, man shall not live be bread alone but by every word that proceedeth from the mouth  God.”
 
The lust of the eyes.   Jesus’ 2nd temptation in the wilderness.
Matt 4”98  Satan showed Jesus all the kingdoms of this world in a moment of time.
And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 
Jesus replied,  Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
 thou shalt not tempt the lord thy god.”
When Adam submitted to satan, all that he had and all that he was belonged to Satan.
 
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Jesus knew the temptation was real.   He replied, “Get thee behind me satan.
Satan wants you to take shortcuts, to take a more convenient way.
 to short circuit God’s plan for your destiny.
 
This work is a process
The time will come when the kingdoms of this world will be returned to Him.
There is a process, a time.
I once heard an old prophet council an anxious saint, “You must take the stairs, not the elevator, my son.”
Wait on the Lord.  You have need of patience.
 
The enemy offered a quick fix.  “Get the kingdom now, Jesus.”
cast yourself down and the angels will catch you.
You don’t need to fall!  Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God.
 
Jesus’ Reply:  “it is written again, thou shalt not tempt the lord thy God.”
 Satan’s original sin:  I will be like the most high.
Revelation 12  Satan, the dragon.
 
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The pride of life
There is temptation to exalt our will above the word of God.  “Pride goeth before a fall.” 
 
Pride says, my way is better than yours.  Pride in our education, ethnicity, social economic status, superiority, are tricks of the devil.
Honor the lord.
Take stewardship over what God gives.
lust of the flesh.  turn the stone into bread.
 
Lift yourself up.
verse 13  departed for a season.  The fame of Jesus went to all regions.
 
He was led into the wilderness for personal battle. His will was challenged and He overcame.
Phil. 2  let this mind be in you 
 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Acts 10:38  How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
 
 
He humbled himself in the wilderness and came out in power!
Anointed with the holy Ghost and with power
He went about doing good.
Jesus read, Isaiah 60 and Luke 4:18,19 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
 
Jesus had given this promise to his disciples:  Acts 1:8  But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
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preach the good news to those who are lost
this is a time of fasting, building ourselves up in the holy ghost.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Walking in the Wisdom of God 
 
Daniel 2:22  “He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in  darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.” 
The spirit of wisdom and revelation  is necessary for our victory in this hour!
Eye hath not seen, but the spirit searches all things
 
1Corintians 2 2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.
Psalm 2  “Why do the heathen rage,and the people imagine a vain thing…?”
The wisdom that the Holy Ghost teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things
The lord will do nothing except he first reveal it to his prophets
Dreams, visions, supernatural revelations in tune on another level
Nebuchadnezzar had a dream and could not remember what it was. He was very troubled behind this dream
He called his magicians, astrologers and men in his court whom he considered to be men of wisdom to reveal and interpret the dream to him.
Daniel asked for time to seek the Lord for the interpretation.
The confessions of the world are man’s ways exposed as the world is in confusion and chaos.
Men are seeking ungodly councel
Man is still determined to reject God and go his own way!
People must realize that God’s way is the only way.
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weather patterns, storms, etc. are a wake up call

1. that man’s way is not working

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evil, darkness, confusion without help, we can’t overcome spiritual forces, works of darkness that are greater than the wisdom of man!
we must put on the armor of God! 
without God there is no hope in this world
Isaiah 60  it is time to arise and shine
God’s glory shall be seen on us
there is a wisdom that will uncover and expose
A decision to make – I will trust in the Lord – hold fast, be strong n the lord
don’t lose focus
  He will grant wisdom!
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Daniel in the presence of the lord
v 19 
then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision and he blessed the Lord
“wisdom and might are his
knowledge – he knows what is in the darkness…  reveals secrets
 
The king answered Daniel, “of a atruth….
expose and solve many problems
trust in the wisdom Holy Ghost teaches!
Revelation  let him who has ears hear what the spirit is saying to the churches
the wicked become more wicked
there is greater departing from the faith
a remnant of people will hold fast while others are establishing themselves in the world
 
legislation and laws are being passed
what is good is called evil and evil called good – right and wrong are reversed
 
there is a greater truth, must hear what the spirit is saying to discern
Jesus warned of this day,  “marvel not if the world hate you.
Strengthen one another because the days are evil/
 
Psalm 2  why do the heathen rage…
As in the days of Noah when the imaginations of the heart were only continually evil, standards of right and wrong , righteousness and unrighteousness are skewed.
We are seen as misfits.
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Come out from among them and be ye separate
Be not conformed to the world
He that sitteth in heaven shall laugh…
vs 6  I have set my king upon the holy hill in Zion
 gross darkness is on the earth
 
Scientists, technology, medicine, etc. do not work.
People are even more angry.  These are the beginnings of the wrath and judgement of God in this hour.
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The wisdom of God is granted to us.  comparing spiritual with spiritual
Prov 2:1,2   My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding
(receive my words and search after knowledge)
God is our protection and preserves our way.
The lord giveth wisdom and preserves the way of his saints
many weapons form, but none prosper
God is faithful.   Never lose the desire to seek him.
He will give you insight onsight, then shall you understand when
wisdom enters into your heart
maintain, stand fast, don’t yield, don’t be enticed
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
obey him, seek him
The importance of wisdom
David, Solomon’s father,
1Kings Solomon’s prayer. “Who is  able to judge so great a people?”
 not our own wisdom or strength gives us victory.   Victory comes only when we trust Him!
God is speaking to us in dreams and visions even more in this hour!  how we can better serve Him  all these other things shall be added unto us.
We have a wisdom in this hour that is greater than the wisdom of Solomon.
We have a better covenant based on better promises.  Have an ear to hear his voice.
Know and obey the voice of Jesus in this hour! 
There are landmines everywhere!  be very sensitive to our environment.  be in tuned to the Holy Spirit.
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1Corinthians2, And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
 
James 3  Wisdom from beneath is earthly, sensual, devilish while from above is pure, peaceable, entire, easy to be entreated, without hypocrisy, full of righteousness
God is faithful to watch over his word
 
1Cor. 2:6-11
Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
 
Phil 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 
Ephesians 4:11  ‘the 5 fold ministry gifts for the perfecting of the saints in 
wisdom, righteousness, sanctification redemption and power
Holy Sprit is the spirit of truth.
God has put his wisdom in you by his spirit
the wisdom of this world comes to nought.
 
Men walk in their own truth
In the garden of Eden, Satan convinced them to “look at this tree”
They desired to be wise.
Satan told them, “you shall be as God.”
Now men seek to be led by the wisdom of their own conscience, what seems right to them.
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Even before man sinned God made provision
for wisdom to come to man, for salvation, for payment of the sin debt by his own son, the lamb of God, even before man sinned.  
God’s master plan will be executed.
It’s all part of what he has already prophesied!  Hidden wisdom from God
vs 8 had they know they would not have crucified the lord of glory!
The wisdom of God reveals to his people what is to come and how to prepare now.
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But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, Neither have entered into the heart of man, The things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man,
 
Things revealed in this hour, supernatural manifestations,  grace abounds   he will not allow the enemy to get all honor
He is pouring out his spirit upon all flesh.
Great miracles, signs and wonders that bring glory to God.
 
John 3:3
Except a man be born again he cannot see/understand the kingdom of God
Natural understanding is not sufficient
 
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1 Corinthians 2:13  Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 
 
Ephesians 5:16  16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
 walk circumspectly, not as fools but wise, know what God’s will is.
eyes to see, ears to hear
the devil knows he has but a short time
God leads us through an open door
We have the wisdom of God.
walk in understanding, in paths of righteousness,
Gods wisdom is foolishness to the natural man
eternal damnation for trade?
 
 
2Cor 4:4  The God of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers.
It is harder now to penetrate their minds with the gospel of Christ.
Pray in the Holy Ghost, break up the fallow ground.
Spend more time talking to God about them than you spend talking to them about God.
(vs 15?)  But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one
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John 15:5  I call you friends
We have the mind of Christ, the ability to know and to do his good pleasure.
Seek the Lord, be in his word like never before
Our delight is in the word of the Lord.
According to the Hebrew calendar and alphabet, this year, 5782 is the 2nd year in the decade of 1980 “the decade of the mouth”
speak life, speak truth, speak the word of God
the Lord grant unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, to know what the great power is.
Get to know him in a greater way, operate in His wisdom and in His grace!
We pray that our eyes be enlightened and to know what provision, power belong to us.  We will not be in confusion, not deceived  in any way.
 
 

     Tim. 3:16  And 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.
There should not be any controversy amongst the people of God as to who He is or concerning his deity
We understand from Isaiah 9  that Jesus Christ is God
100%  God and 100 man
there are many mysteries, some of which will not be revealed until we see Him face to face.
By the witness of the spirit we know that Jesus is God
“A child is born” – speaks of His humanity
“a son is given” speaks of His divinity
1John 3:16    Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren
He came to take on humanity ?  for the sake of the salvation of all mankind
As a substitute, he took on our Sin
With His stripes we are healed. 
He shed His blood as an offering for the sins of mankind.
Then he rose and applied his blood to the mercy seat in heaven.
He came as a lamb 
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Because of the spirit of ‘God and His word, there is no question as to the divinity of Jesus.
God is a spirit, His words are spirit.
The word became flesh
Jesus is God in the flesh, the beginning
The Alpha  and omega, first and last
There is none before him or after him.
Jesus was far before the beginning.
He has always been
In the beginning was the Word.
1John 5:7 7 For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.John 1:4 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men in him was life and the life was the light of man
 
He came to reclaim what belongs to him and to restore order to his creation
God makes manifest, makes what is invisible visible, makes the unseen seen.
Jesus  took on the form of a servant.
Phil 2  let this mind be in you,
Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
The Son of God became the son of man so that the sons of men can become sons of God!
Our God is a God of love,  He is the only God who desires to be with his people.
He came to seek and to save.  He laid down his life a ransom for many that he might destroy the works of the devil.
There is a great future for the saints of God
 
 
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His birth invaded Satan’s domain.
Satan, the god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers.
2Cor 4:3  3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
God gave Adam and Eve dominion over his creation in garden of Eden and Satan challenged their obedience, their willingness to follow God.
 
God had given them the power to choose, to willingly serve him.   To be desiring to please him and have a close relationship with God.
The devil had authority over man and all that Adam had and  Jesus came to restore and reclaim what  the first Adam had lost.
Satan had convinced them to disobey his command not to eat of the tree. 
In doing this, they submitted themselves to the devil
All they had and all they were had become submitted under Satan’s authority.
For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. (Romans 5:12-21)  
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All things were made by him…He was the alpha and the omega, the God of all creation.
All that Adam had was given over to  Satan’s authority.
The second temptation Satan offered Jesus:
Luke 4:5      And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.” 
Satan told Jesus, If you will worship me all this will be yours.
Jesus’ response was, “get thee behind me.”
Why do we have all these troubles in the world?
THE WAGES  OF SIN IS DEATH BUT THE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE!–
Evil things manifested when Adam fell:  confusion… greater intensity and increase in deception.  Destructive things come to a climax, condemnation,
Jesus came to restore the creation to himself.
Satan is now the God of this world the prince of the power of the earth.
The work of the devil is to bring deception. Jesus said the devil comes to kill,  steal and destroy, but He is come that we might have life.
Many are depressed by the devil
When people hear lies over and over again, they begin to believe  a lie.
False evidence seems to be true.
The serpent was more deceitful than all the beasts of the field.
The devil comes to steal, kill and destroy.The devil is a liar and a murderer.
 
1John 3:8  "He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil." 
Acts 10:3  How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Destruction had been permeating the earth so He laid down his life to destroy the devil.
 
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Jesus brings healing and peace
He sent his word to deliver, save and heal to provide for those who put their trust in him.
Many don’t know the truth of Jesus’ power
He has great demonstration to provide for those who put their trust in him. 
Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth and the life.  no man comes to the father  but by me.
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Jesus said, “I am the truth”. – Sanctify them by thy word.  thy word is truth.  Everything must line up with the truth of God’s word.
The truth is absolute, cannot be altered.   truth makes you free. Get into the word of God, believe the word of God.
The disciples asked Jesus, “What must we do to do the works of God?”  His answer –Believe in God and he whom he has sent.

He led captivity captive
He took away the fear of death when he rose from the dead.
He said, “He that liveth and believeth shall never die.
We go from life to life. 
 
Jesus gave opportunity for all of mankind to be saved
Phil 2:18  He humbled himself  - it pleased the father to bruise him.
. He prayed, “not my will but thy will be done.”  Because of his obedience many sons came to glory!
Matthew 28:18  Jesus said,  “all power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
He came to restore order as judge and king of kings.
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IN HIS RETURN, He will restore and reclaim his kingdom
Every man will stand at the judgment seat or at the great white throne judgment
He is coming as king of kings and Judge who will reign and pass judgment
Let  not your heart be troubled.
Be at peace, believe in God, believe also in me
I Thes 4:12-18 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto The coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
 
BEHOLD THE BRIDEGROOM COMETH...  Mat. 25
10 virgins:    5 foolish with lamps but no  oil in vessels, 5  wise with lamps trimmed and  vessels filled with oil.  The oil represents a relationship with Jesus
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The father seeks such to worship him. They that worship him in spirit and in truth.
Keep worldly things cut away, be filled with the Holy  Ghost
Keep the word of God, the love of God, the spirit of God.
 Be prepared, know that He is coming
 
He came to reclaim his  kingdom, restore all  creation to its state before the fall
Thou shalt worship the lord thy god and him only wilt thou serve.
be not conformed to this world.  We are in the world but not of the world.
 
We are to be His ambassadors, representatives. 
Speak the language of the kingdom.  Speak life, walk in faith and in love.
love, serve, bless.
 
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Rev. 11:15  And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.
The four and twenty elders worshipped the almighty which wast and art and is to come, the almighty
…by thy great power and hast reigned
Rev. 11:18  Saying, We give you thanks, O LORD God Almighty, which are, and were, and are to come; because you have taken to you your great power, and have reigned.
1John 3:1  what  manner of love hath the father bestowed on us.   now we are the sons of God 
when he shall appear we shall be with him
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Now we know what we need to know to do what we need to do,
Every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself even as he is pure..
Don’t allow distractions, etc. cause you to lose your true purpose
He came for us to have relationship with him,  love him  and reign with him forever.  

 This is a time of pandemic confusion, etc.
we are in the kingdom for such a time as this!
 
Regardless of the challenge, the grace
If we will call on him, he will answer us and show us great and mighty things 
reveal off my people who are called by my name
the word is food for our soul
 
Last week we learned about being a friend of God
Jesus was preparing his disciples  for things to come
reminding them that he is going away and is coming again
he would not leave them comfortless
Jesus commanded them that they should love one another.
Have an ear to hear
 
(Hebrews 13)  1Let brotherly love continue. 2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 4Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. 5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6So that we may boldly say,
The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear
What man shall do unto me.
7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. 
we must be willing to encourage and to be a support those with health issues, marriages, relationships,
So that we can boldly say,  ”the lord is my helper and I will not fear.”
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when one  part of the body rejoices, we all rejoice together
Jesus said, I no longer call you servants , but friends
A friend knows what his master is doing
 
Today we focus on the foundation
Jude says we should earnestly contend for the faith
our common salvation!
Jesus asked, “who is my sister and my brother and my mother, father, etc.  but they who do the will of the father?
The blood of Jesus is stronger than human blood
We must have a great relationship with the father,
(1Peter 2:9) "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
 
We have a great identity in the family of God
(John 15)  Jesus said to his disciples, “I have chosen you that you should bear much fruit and that your fruit should remain.
Before we were saved, we were bound by sin and he delivered us out of darkness.
the same blood that protected Israel at Passover protects us.
delivers out of darkness and bondage
We have common identity through Jesus’ shed blood.
we are covered and proteted by the blood of the lamb.
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By the blood of the lamb we have access enter in to the holy of holies.
the enemy makes us feel week and that we don’t have the victory
we can come boldly to the throne by grace and find mercy
 
Satan comes to buffet, but we boldly declare that the lord is our helper
God’s grace is sufficient
As we submit ourselves unto the lord, we can resist the devil.   
We are more than conquerors.  If God be for us he is more than all the world against us.   
God meets all our need by his glory.  He came that we might have life!
 
We must know who we are in Him and who He is!
Against all our enemies, the foundation of the lord stands sure!
We have no reason to be in dread or discouragement!  ‘we have been seated in heavenly places with Christ Jesus
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He created all this – without Him there was not anything made that was made.
He humbled himself as a servant.
He is God, the creator of all things, the sustainer of all creation.
We must remain encouraged.
Learn what it means to be a royal priesthood – a peculiar people purchased by his blood.
 
 
The foundation of the gospel is LOVE.
  We have received salvation.  Rejoice!  God so loved the world  (John 3:16)
because of His love we share a common identity, common enemy and a common destiny
 
(Psalm 11:3)
“If the foundation be destroyed what could the righteous do?”) 
IT WILLNOT HAPPEN!
THE STANDARDS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS CANNOT BE DESTROYED,
THE BIBLE IS THE FOUNDATION AND HIS WORD CANNOT PASS AWAY!
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God’s angels respond to his word.
Don’t doubt in any way. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.  Don’t be distracted!
A Foundation is the basis on  which something stands
The strength of the foundation determines the strength of the house.
NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST IT SHALL PROSPER!
 
The enemy has gates where he plans and plots.  These are the wiles of the devil
We have a sure foundation. 
Remember the parable of the wise man.
The winds, storms and floods beat against his house.  Because   he had obeyed the instructions of the lord in building it, the house stood.  He built his house on a arock. He was a doer of the word.
The foolish man, however, had not obeyed the lord in the building of his house foundation.  His house did not stand but fell when the storms came.  He had built his house in the sand.  He was not a doer of the word.
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Winds of adversity will come.  They are literally happening in our world today!  We had deadly storms through Arkansas and Kentucky yesterday.
Many have no relationship with God and the spirit of antichrist is on the move.
Rumors of wars, (in the Ukraine lately) creating fear and panic    the spirit of chaos, confusion about everything.  about the economy, gender, government, what the future holds in the pandemic.
We have the hope of eternal life,
Without God, there is no hope in this world.
Men’s hearts are failing them for fear as Jesus said they would.
 
But as a child of God, you must be strong in the lord.  Don’t be deceived in any way.
There is major confusion as to what is real and what is not real.
Virtual reality is common.  NO one is sure what is true at any given time. 
There is a spirit of deception on the increase now, but there is an absolute truth in the Word of God.
The world says “You decide what truth is for you.  We must stand on the truth of the cross.  Jesus is the way the truth and the life.
The world is in great perplexity
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Without Jesus there is no hope. The return of Christ is very near.
 
Our adversary
1Peter 5:6,7 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you
He will exalt you if you dwell in the  secret place of the most high, he will exalt you in due time.  cast all your cares upon him. on
 
Be sober, be vigilant, not taking advantage of people
gross darkness is upon the people, we must arise and let our light shine!
Be encouraged, you are a light, an example of God’s love.
 
Resist steadfast in the faith.
the same afflictions are accomplished in the righteous.  Greater persecution is coming.  Suffering and untold terrors in other lands.  pray that they continue to hold fast to the faith of Christ Jesus!
 
(1 Peter 5:10) 10But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish your heart 
, strengthen, settle you  
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through it all we keep our eyes on things not seen!
 
wait on the lord, he will strengthen you
continue to believe for the goodness of the lord
 
Be strong. We have an adversary but we have a great king! 
We have a great future already planned for us
Be like Paul (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Remember Jesus’ admonition to his disciples.(John 14:1)  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you…
be prepared for the return o the Lord.  Jesus already told us… “when you see these things begin to happen, look up, your redemption draweth nigh.
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This is not the end!
If this was all there was, we would have no hope.
Material things are of no security!
This world will be dissolved with a fervent heat.  There will be a new creation.
There are great things ahead.
(Revelation 21:1)  a new heaven and a new earth. 
the former things will be passed away.
No more devil, no more pain.  Jesus makes all things new!
Let people know of this great hope and great future.
write these things are true and faithful
He that overcometh
(Rev 21:2-7)  And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me,
Write: for these words are true and faithful. 6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. 7He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
 
We must be overcomers, go through, stand strong.
 
We have a common enemy, a common identity, and a common destiny
The leaves of the trees are for the healing of the nations.  The lord giveth them light.  These are the things which must shortly be done.  His sayings are faithful and true.
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for the joy that was set before him, he endured the cross,  despising the shame.
He suffered for us.  there is no greater love than that!    He was willing to endure such contradiction of sinners.    He knows what it feels like to be rejected. He
Jesus understands.  Maybe not your friends,e tc.
He can be touched with the feelings of your infirmities. 
Get to know him.  He loves you so much. 
 
Honor him, worship him like never before!
John 17 Jesus prays to the Father before his crucifixion. 
Because He knew it would honor the father to see many souls brought into the kingdom, he humbled himself as the sacrifice.
 
(John 15:8 ): Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.herein is my father glorified
Be born again
Be ye steadfast, unmoveable
Nothing you do is in vain
Jesus said, “My reward is with me!  Be faithful
 
A basic note of encouragement -
We need one another now!  confess our faults one to another.
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. 16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:13-16)
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A Friend of God
John 15  Intimacy with God is of utmost importance
 
Isolation, separation from one another, etc.  ultimately brings us closer to God
Jesus gave us a new name/title, Friend.! 
what does friendship with God mean?
John 15:11kjv  : "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full
 
The  joy of the lord is our strength.(Nehemiah 8:10)
 
Circumstances try to rob us of our joy!   We must have a steadfast confidence in the faithfulness of our God.  ‘This is joy.
 
Spend Time in His presence, rejoicing in him, his praise.
 
Let God arise and his enemies be scattered.
Keep a joyful  praise!  there is a blessing in continuing to rejoice.
Know that you have authority over all the plan of the enemy.
This is my commandment that you love one another.  As I have loved you.
He was very serious about this!
Daniel 11:32  They that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits.
The Father seeks true worshippers
 
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John 15:12  this is my commandment that ye love one another that your joy may be full.
John 15:16 16You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit-fruit that will last-and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you
because they know not him that sent me
The servant does not know what his lord does but I call you friends.!
 
 
persecution will come because of my name’s sake
We must make a special effort, a work to keep the unity of the spirit
maintain love, care and bear one another’s burdens
in the last day the world will hate you.  Don’t be surprised.  Marvel not.y
On this type unity, He has commanded a blessing. (Psalm 133)
(John 15:13) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Now I call you friends!
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keep the slate clean, be submitted, lay aside every weight and sin
Hold fast to a life of purity before God.
Satan looks for a ny way he can discourage us.
Don’t forget the simplicity of how this whole thing began!  Not by works of righteousness which we have done.
Romans 5  when we were yet without strength…he still loved us enough to die for us!  while we were yet sinners!
John 3:16 
Romans 6 the wages of sin is death but the gift of god is eternal life
verse 9  much more then if they be reconciled
Romans 6
Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.
Romans 5:9,10  For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, ?
Much more, having closer to him the most intimate to be called friends of  been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
John 3:16 for God so loved the world that he gave…
What shall we say then to these things
Be reminded of God’s love for us.  He is in control!
We are sons and daughters of God.  heirs, co-laborers, the redeemed, anointed, appointed   Jesus is seated at the right hand of God.  He is coming to rescue us.
Our joy should be full at all times.
Draw closer to Him, most intimate to be called friends of God.
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A friend loveth at all times.
God’s love does not stop
Don’t go around with unconfessed sin!
Let Him cleanse you and purify you.
Exodus 33kjv  1 And the LORD said unto Moses, Depart, and go up hence, thou and the people which thou hast brought up out of the land of Egypt, unto the land which I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying, Unto thy seed will I give it:
Moses, a friend of God,  Communicated with God “as a man speaketh with a friend.”
We need wisdom!  In these last days,
 
 
God is speaking to us by his son now!
(Heb. 1:2 ) Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds
We cannot serve 2 masters.  With the study of his word and worship in personal time the spirit begins to be more alert, able to discern, hear the still, small voice of God!
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3 Hebrew words concerning intimacy 

​1) Yada  loving and being loved  knowing and being knownHe knows or uprising, our intent and our motives
We want to know as we are known
1John 3  And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 
to know even as we are known  spirit reveals things we need to know  He knows better than I know myself!  There are no secrets – He knows all about you  better than you know yourself
be honest with God.  nothing hidden
cannot present ourselves with facades, past hurtShine a light from heaven on my soul..  If you find anything that shouldn’t be, take it out and straighten me,  I wanna be right I wanna be saved I wanna be whole?”
 
2)Sakan:  you care about me  people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care for them
People need to know they are cared for and they have value.
God cares and is in control

3)Sod: allows me to know Him
He makes himself known
Revelation 3  behold I stand at the door and knock…
He is showing you the things the father has in store
exemplify his love
people need to see him through your actions
When people see us they should be able to see him in us
they should see the peace, the life of Christ in us
You are the light of the world
 
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John 15  I have called you friend
All things that I have heard of my father I have made known to you
There are greater things ahead of us!
Be seated at his feet to hear his word!
(Luke 10:38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Mary’s desire was to seek the heart of Jesus as Martha helped prepare to receive him into the house
 
Martha’s  labor became more important than the love, service more than intimacy
 
The spirit of competition – leaves the witness for souls un dealt with/ undone
 
Remember Jesus’ goal for us his disciples/friends:  that you bear fruit and that your fruit should remain ,
be a true servant of God!  a servant of all
allow God to get all the glory
Otherwise there is a frustration in trying to do, to serve.
service must come as secondary to worship!
Jesus said, to Martha,  one thing is needful
(Luke 10:42) 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
John 12  in the 3rd year of his ministry, Jesus shared with Mary things about to come in preparation for things to come!
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.   that I may know him
Philippians 3:10-10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead
 
How can I show love by being a blessing?  He will show you.  only ask him! 
He has provided everything that you need
They that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits
If we are strong in faith we will see breakthroughs, healings, etc.
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Praise is a Weapon of War
spiritual warfare:  He is a God who keeps covenant
He is the faithful God
We come with a thirst for righteousness
Psalm 68   Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.
2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
 
Let God arise
 
Man outside of a relationship with /God is hopeless
it is time to maintain focus and not lose sight of God's will​…
 
Maintain your praise
the attack of the enemy is to get you distracted and not mindful of the goodness of the lord
 
the strategy of every  battle is found in the word of God, 
Praise is the environment that God dwells in
 
As we speak forth life and  the truth we have light!
God will turn it around -we always win.
 
 all of his creation praises him!
the trees of the field clap their hands
praise should be in our nature, who we are a vessel of praise
When things are not going well, it’s easy to forget to give God praise.
God is not moved by our circumstances
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I will bless the lord at all times
be ever mindful of his abiding presence
If god is for us, who can be against us?
there is no reason to be in despair, depressed or discouraged!
MAINTAIN
In everything give thanks
It is God’s will that we praise him and bless the lord – Do Not ALLOW IT!
 
DECLARE THE WORD OF GOD
Don’t allow the enemy to get you to the point of not trusting in the faithfulness of God and the love of God
 
God is drawn to the praises of his name!
If we expect victory over all attacks – health, mind, finances etc. we must maintain an attitude of worship

2Cor 3:17  Where the spirit of the lord is there is liberty! 
continuous victory must have continuous praise!
 
You must be a worshipper before a warrior
 Remember David at Zicklag!
the families of Isarel were stolen, the people threatened to kill David and he encouraged himself in the lord.
Needing wisdom fromGod, he took the Ephod, the priests garment,
Understanding himself to be a worshipper first, he went to God for wisdom and direction for what to do.
 
God is preparing his people for a great onslaught of trial before the great revival of souls!
 
This is on a horizon that we have not faced as of yet
 
We must know that we are more than conquerors in him
Remember what God already did! – breakthroughs, testimonies, and victories
Our future is even brighter than our past!
Psalm 103   Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
He is the same yesterday, today and forever.  He does not change.
He brought water out of the rock, He got Jonah out of the whale.
It isGod who is working in us and He is able to do exceedingly above all
He forgivevs and satisfies
Don’t forget all his benefits
 
1Corinthians 2:9eye hath not seen neither has ear heard the hings that he has prepared for us.
 
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Proverbs 3:5  trust in the lord with all your heart.
when you lose your praise, you lose your strength.
the power and deception of the enemy flee when you open your mouth.
He lets you know he is in control
We have an adversary.  Don’t lose your will to fight.
put on the whole armor of God
Hold fast, be willing to fight, Not like Ephraim
if you don’t use your weapons, Satan wins
We have great opportunity to exercise the weapons of our warfare
remember that praise is a weapon of war
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2Chron 20:12  Jehoshaphat set himself to seek the lord as to what to do.
"We know not what to do but our eyes are on you."
 
God gave the strategy: set yourself, stand still, see the alvation of the lord.
 
Settle it in your mind, not afraid to die
 
I have decided to follow Jesus.  No turning back, not turning back.
 
There is a great departing from the faith in these last days.
trusting in the wisdom of man and the arm of flesh, departing from God’s word

STAND
stand still, the battle is the lord’s
Ephesians 6  stand therefore having on the whole armor of God
Galatians 5   stand fast in the liberty wherein Christ has mad you free
 
stand on the rock,  on the true foundation
Matt 7  the wise man heard and did what the Lord said.
when the winds blew
 
The battle is the lord’s
Judges - Gideon
the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God
 
weapons of praise confuses the enemy and brings chaos into the camp
2Chron 20, Judges 6:10  the people disobeyed the lord and were given over to the enemy
People wonder where arew e now?
God is still faithful and His grace is sufficient
Where is our God?
Go in this thy might.  Have not I sent thee?
Judges 6:10  And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thGideon believed and received what God said!
Isaiah 53  who has believed our report
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Judges 6:14,23, 24  Gideon buit an altar to the lord
Believe the report of the lord and commit to him!
be transformed by the renewing of your mind
be a living sacrifice, pleasing to the lord
believe and be a true worshipper
 
the altar of Baal was cast down
tore down the altars or the past, idols, etc.
 
old idols,  demolishing the past idols, money,  accomplishments talents, people you know, places you’ve been...
 
Pride AND   sin -  "I" in the middle of these words
lay aside every weight and sin that so easily besets you
 
Hebrews 12:1-4
1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. 4Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
 
Gideon needed a second confirmation to make sure that God was with him and telling him to do this, that he was on the right track and should keep moving forward.
 
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God was making sure he go all the glory!
Gideon gathered an army of 300 men and God said that was too many.  He and tested them at the brook as God instructed. Those who lapped like dogs had to go home.He judged the others to be true soldiers .
This was a pruning.  God always has a remnant.
 
He gets the glory  It is not by might, nor bypower, but by His spirit!
He will prove who the true soldiers are!
 
There is an army rising up!  a willingness to fight
Judges 7:13  the enemy testifies of his own defeat
there is an increase of God speaking through visions and dreams
Gideon worshipped when he had the final confirmation
We praise God because we know we already have the victory! praise God “on credi”t – in advance
He has already given us the victory
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 Judges 7   God gave the strategy – let our light shine, lift up your voice like a trumpet, sound the alarm, apare not!
Many have no hope, many are being deststroyed by the adversary
We must let them know the only hope is in Christ Jesus
The dead in Christ shall rise first
Jesus is coming soon!  set our eyes on him!
 
Set the watch, blow the trumpet, brake the pitchers and proclaim “the sword of the lord and of Gideon”Tthe enemy will be sattered
 
Our great weapon to initiate our victory is in our praise
 
The King of Glory  Psalm 24:6-10  This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
He is the lord of hosts of angel armies
He is King of Kings and lord of lords, conqueror, commander in chief leading us into victory
His praises shall continually be in our mouths
Let God Arise!
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A Season of Breaking and Reshaping   (Rough draft)
We must have an understanding of the times we are in and what we should do.
We need the wisdom of God and His direction for us.
 
Paul was writing to the church at a special time which was like the time we are in now.
As proverbs 3 says, “TRUST IN THE LORD” with all your heart…
 
We must have the ability and willingness to hear what the Lord is saying.  We must be able and willing to hear, discern and follow the voice of the Lord!
 
My sheep hear my voice.
This is a season of shaking and breaking.  It is also a season of reshaping and remaking.
The potter can reshape the vessel he makes for whatever reason he desires.
 
He is reshaping  the people of God as instruments of His glory.
Not to the point of being destroyed but breaking of the familiar things to in order to be remolded.
We must learn to count it all joy!
(James 1:1-3)  1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally…a double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
4 necessary attributes
In the first 8 verses of James, we find
praise/ rejoicing, patience, wisdom and, faith  
to be necessary in dealing with the scattering, uncertainty and temptations we will face.
This was a time of great persecution against the saints to light Rome.
Nero, emperor of Rome in 70 AD, had the temple destroyed for his own reasons.
Christians were blamed for these fires, and many were martyred.  They were used to make great displays and entertainment as they were wrapped in sheepskins,  lit  with fire and used as living torches to light up Rome.
 
Jesus himself foretold of persecution.
(Mattew 10:22) And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
 
(1 John 3:13) 13Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
 
And Paul later (I Peter 4:12,13) 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
John 15:25 25But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
James the apostle over the Jerusalem church remained in Jerusalem as the saints were scattered.
 
Jesus had instructed the saints to remain in Jerusalem until filled with the Spirit.
Jesus’ instructions are found in (Acts 1:8). But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. ”
 He said it would not be their own might or power but by the power of the Holy Spirit that they would succeed.  Paul said, “Put on the whole armor of God”  to be ale to stand in the evil day. (Ephesians 6:11)  Jesus had said, “You will receive power” to be witnesses of who He is.
Commissioned by God to Go into all the world,
(Matt 28:18) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
These signs will follow you.
(Mark 16:17-18    And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
 
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They saw miracles among themselves but there was no outreach to the lost and had become complacent that God allowed the persecution to come.  They were glamorous with manifestations of the spirit and the glory of God in their midst, but were not following the commission to go forth and be a light in the world.  Many have become more like the world than like Christ.  The church had become more earthly minded than heavenly minded and had not followed through with the command to be a light and reach the lost.  God is not willing that any should perish.
 
 
So the lord allowed persecution then with some scattering and is allowing some in these last few years a wake-up call to remind us to go and to be about what God has given us to do. He has given each of us a calling and responsibility and many have been sitting on their callings and not moving forward to fulfill the calling that God has on their lives.
Many have been given gifts and ministry callings to advance the kingdom of God.
 
Persecution and scattering came through the Romans and through Saul of Tarsus.
James wrote this letter to the saints that were scattered abroad to prepare them for what was to come.
The first command necessary in verse 2 of James, “count it all joy” when you fall into divers trmpttioins.!
 
REJOICE – don’t let the devil steal your joy.  Don’t lose your strength!
There is a great falling away from trusting the written word of God.  Because of many philosophies/world mindsets and mixtures with other religions, men fall away from Jesus being the only way. 
Praise is a weapon
The devil wants to steal your joy, your praise..    Rejoice, sing, speak the word of God  and declare His goodness at all times.
(Psalm 34:1)His praise shall continually be in my mouth.  Where the spirit of the lord is there is liberty.  Let God arise and the enemy will be scattered. 
(Psalm 22:3)
Let His glory inhabit your atmosphere.  The Lord inhabits the praises of his people.
 
Praise scatters the enemy
(Exodus 17:11)  Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ hands during Joshua’s battle against Amalek.  I believe the lifting of his hands represented praise.
Joy is your steadfast confidence in God.
 
Habakkuk said it this way,  though there be no cattle in the stall…, “yet will I praise Him.”  We know that the enemy will be scattered and it will give us strength, knowing that in due time God will give us victory. 
In the battle of Jehoshaphat, the prophet told him to “send Judah first”.
send up praises first.
The devil wants to shut your mouth and steel your praise.
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You must lift your voice like a trumpet and declare the victory in the midst of pain and in the midst of confusion.
When the enemy comes in, like a flood the spirit of the lord raises up a standard against him.
Send up a flood of praise!
Don’t lose your confidence in God’s faithfulness.
Think it not strange.  Praise the lord at all times.
knowing this.. the trying of our faith worketh patience.
By trials and hardships patience is developed in you.
 
 
(Psalm 34:19) Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. 
Endure, run the race with patience
(2 Timothy 2:3)  Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
the race is not to the swift or to the strong. Endure hardness as a good soldier.
 
(Hebrews 10:35)  cast not away your confidence
He will provide, meet all your need.  You have need of patience.
(Galatians 6) - don’t be weary in well doing.
(Luke 18:1-8) Men ought always pray and not faint.
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Have steadfast confidence in His faithfulness.
perfect and entire, wanting nothing
 
(Romans 5:2)
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad
in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
 
He will deliver you today and tomorrow
we have access by faith into His glory and we rejoice knowing that He is coming again to receive us unto himself
 
(Romans 8:18) The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us.
(1 Corinthians 2:9 ) eye has not seen nor ear hear the things he has prepared for us
 
In Romans 5:3 Paul said we rejoice in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation works in us.
He speaks of a far greater weight of glory, greater understanding of God’s power.   works for our good.
 
Without a trial, there is no testimony!
testimony of God’s healing, breakthrough helps you encourage others and comfort them with the comfort you received from the lord.  Not only did God bring me through then but he will do it again. 
Hope makes not ashamed.
 
Wisdom is the 2nd necessity
Wisdom is for revelation and understanding what the will of the lord is, if any lack wisdom
James 1:5 KJV: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
 
“God is leading us on, He is showing us the way, a way we have never known before…” (song)
 
He said we would hear a voice behind us saying this is the way, walk ye in it.
 
(Proverbs 3:5-9) Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: Fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
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There is a way that seemeth right to a man…
Be so in tune and careful to always be led by the spirit.
remember Proverbs 3  trust in the Lord e own understanding.
Ask of God.  Don’t seek man’s wisdom.
 
(Psalm 1 ) Don’t rely on the counsel of the ungodly.
Let God be true and every mana liar.  If you need wisdom, ask God!
Ask,  Seek and Knock
the only way to receive the wisdom of
God is to read the word and be in the presence of God.
 
 
 
3rd necessity- Prayer
Stay in the presence of God.  Pray in the Holy Ghost.
We know not what to pray as we ought but the spirit helps our infirmities..  He will cause us to pray according to the will of God.
Sometimes we don’t understand the enemy’s strategies and weapons.
Pray in the Holy Ghost and your spirit will be edified.
 
The mind is unfruitful as you pray in the Holy Ghost, but the Spirit prays mysteries to God and His spirit will begin to speak to you and remind you of the word, give you visions, dreams etc. 
Be led by the spirit, every word of God in the spirit
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Comparing Spirit with spirit Wisdom that comes from God…is pure peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, without partiality
The Holy Ghost teaches this wisdom.
4th , Faith is necessary!  You cannot be doubled minded.
Be stead and unshakeable, unmoveable.
Ask in faith, nothing wavering. not based on your intellect and the things of this world. 
EPHESIANS,
Winds of doctrine, cunning craftiness abound. Be totally submitted to the authority of God’s word.  Faith believes I have received what I cannot see.
Faith is a steadfast confidence in the faithfulness of God.
Hebrews 11-  faith is evidence
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 
If we come to hm for his wisdom, we must believe that He is what He is.
Believe that he is omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent/all powerful and a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Believe that you can call those things that be not
 
The worlds were framed by His word.  In the midst of darkness, declare that there is going to be light.  in pain declare that by His stripes I am healed…
Frame your world, speak life, declare His promises in the midst of darkness, In the midst of chaos declare  I have the peace of God.  I have the spirit of peace, I have the power of a sound mind, I have no fear, all my fear is a reverence unto God.  I fear the Lord and Him only will I serve.  We have t live by faith!  Without it you can’t even please God.  the just shall live by faith.
 
He is the God of peace, keep your mind stayed on Him.
Have no fear!
Declare this in time of trouble;  Him only will I serve
The just shall live by faith.
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His word cannot fail
If God is God, serve Him!
We cannot be lukewarm in this situation.
cannot be doubleminded – let not that man think he shall receive anything from the Lord.
This is a time of reshaping
He is the potter, and we are the clay.
This is the season of preparation for destination
We see great outpourings in this day
Signs and wonders in the sky, meteors, etc.
We are seeing more volcanoes, smoke, earthquakes, increasing as the day approaches and we will see  a greater glory on god’s people.
 
There is a remnant, scattered
Acts 8  promotion to God’s people
When persecution came, Philip advanced to deacon and then to evangelist
 
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God has a great work for you, a calling on your life.
Move forward in the greater works God has for your life.
Philip was an example of a man who got forced out of his comfort zone.
Acts 8:3  Saul on a rampage goes from house to house imprisoning the saints of God, had Stephen killed.
 
We have been under a special grace in America.  The covering over America is being lifted. Canada and other countries have already begun to feel an increase in persecution.
The world is developing a mindset of government controlled and ready for the mark of the beast. We are doming to the close of this age and there will be greater persecution. Mass media will not publicize this.
Many are being martyred and losing their lives for Christ.
things against God.  things not publicized by the media.
And Saul was consenting unto his d And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.eath
 
And at that time there was geat persecution dagainst the church which was at Jeusalem, and they were all scattered abroad throughout regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles
Acts 8:6 therefore they that were scattered abroad, went everywhere preaching the word
word.  people with one accord gave heed to the things they peached.
verse 2  hearing and seeing the miracles which he did
unclean spirits come out…great joy in that city!
He is reminding us today. “Don’t lose your praise”,
We belong to Him and we are the temple of the Holy Ghost.
endure hardness, seek wisdom, walk by faith
We are bought with a price.   He equips us to glorify him.
 
Stand fast, rejoice, be patient and steadfast!

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