Text: Luke 10:38-42 - Mary and Martha - Martha invited Jesus to come to her house to rest. Martha's sister Mary followed Christ in and sat at His feet so she could hear His words and teachings. Martha was cumbered with all the tasks of serving and being a good hostess. Martha complained to Jesus about her sister Mary just sitting at His feet and not helping her do the serving. Jesus spoke to her and said, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her." The most important thing was to draw close to Jesus and hear His words of teaching and healing, not to get busy with other things.
> We must learn to recognize and make smart choices. #1 thing is to put Christ first in our lives. pursue Him, go to where He is. Inquire of Him, learn of Him and recieve Him into your heart as your Lord and Saviour. The Bible teaches us that if we will draw close to Him, He will draw close to us too. Rev.3:20 says, "Behold I stand at the door and knock, if you will open the door, I will come in and dine with you and you with Me." Jesus is at our heart's door knocking saying, "Can I come in?" You have to open that door for Him to fellowship with you and to live in your heart and mind and be your Lord and teacher. We need to be intentional in seeking God and His Righteousness so we can move ourselves into alignment and favor with God.
In modern society things move so quickly that many believe all you have to do to fall behind is to just stand still and do nothing. Spiritually speaking, in God's kingdom, all it takes to fall into a hole is to stop moving ahead!
The virtue or conformity to the proper alignment, isn't solely in the movement itself, it's in the constant compensation we must make to keep in alignment and moving forward. Do you remember the first time you tried to ride a bicycle? Most of us tackled that project totally unaware of the key to success on those two-wheeled wonders and that is, you have to keep moving and compensate the direction of our weight to keep our balance and stay upright. There are two variables I would like you to look at here: Keep Moving and Keep compensating to keep your balance.
While learning to ride a Bike, our untrained instinct told us to stop all motion in a time of crisis. Unfortunately, the moment we stopped moving forward, we also lost our power to compensate for our balance and the bike would fall over and crash. You must keep moving so you can keep compensating to bring yourself back into alignment and keep going straight in the path you are traveling.
It wasn't until we learned to "Keep Moving" through a time of crisis that we discovered how to avoid a fall by compensating with a turn of the handlebar and a shift of our weight towards the opposite direction to bring ourselves back into alignment and perfect balance.
We are learning this same lesson of focus, alignment and balance in our every day lives we live as we pursue happiness,success and spiritual maturity in Christ. We have to keep focused on the path we are traveling, keep moving forward and keep compensating in order to stay balanced,in alignment and on course.
All it takes for a big fall is the failure to compensate for imbalances in our lives. As we drift away from God, we lose the ability to hear His voice of direction in our life. We become spiritually dry and powerless to bring ourselves back into alignment with God's blessings. The Bible tells us "Without Christ you can do nothing." "If we allow sin to rule in our lives it brings spiritual death to us." We need God in our life, to save us from the power of sin and to empower us with His Holy Spirit to be over-comers in this world. When we get off course then we need to pray to God ask for His forgiveness and then step back on course again and stay there in God's perfect balance as you travel down the path of life.
Keep moving ahead, stay focused on the road ahead, make compensations when needed to stay balanced and in alignment with God and His favor. This is what God the creator of the heavens and the earth says to you -
"For I know the plans I have for you, "says the Lord, "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. When you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." Jeremiah 29:11-13 NLT
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Listen To The Sound
"We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies." 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 NLT
Because of the times and the way the economy is today we are surrounded by trials and hardships. It is difficult to remain strong and stable on our own, but with God on our side, who can be against us? He is willing and able to carry us through the toughest times. "Humanly speaking it is impossible, but with God, everything is possible." Matthew 19:26 NLT As things seem to be working against us, causing us to become weary and discouraged, this is what God has promised us -
"So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." Isaiah 59:19
"And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting." Acts 2:2
> Victory and healing begin when you hear the sound of God's presence in the house.
"Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."2 Corinthians 3:17
> Without the anointing or God's Holy Spirit present, there is no power to create a miracle or victory over your battle. The Holy Spirit is likened to Electricity in a wire, you can't see it but it's there. You have confidence that when you turn on the switch, the light will come on. It is the electricity that makes the light work. Without the electricity there is no power to make the light work. It is the same with God's Holy Spirit, it is the power that makes the miracles happen. When God Shows up, the power is there to perform any miracle you need at that time. Listen to the Sound as God comes into the room. It could be in the wind, prayer,a song,laughter/joy,Prophetic Words, there are many ways we can hear God's presence in a room. We can also feel it. The Bible says His Holy Spirit will witness with our Spirit that He is there. Do not make a move until you have heard the sound and know that God's Holy Spirit is in the house.
"come to Me with your ears wide open. Listen and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David." Isaiah 55:3
Read: 2 Samuel 5:22-25
Key Verse: 2 Samuel 5:24 - "When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the Poplar trees, be on the alert! That will be the signal that the Lord is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistine Army."
Wait on God. Don't get ahead of God, without His presence and guidance, were in big trouble. Can't do it on our own, we don't have the power, God does. God told King David not to attack straight on, but to go around behind the enemy and wait for the sound of God's Holy Presence and then follow God into battle for the victory.
> there is victory and freedom in the sound of God's presence.
"Where there is no vision, the people will parish." Proverbs 29:18
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12
We Cry Out ! "We have become old, dry bones, all hope is gone." Ezekiel 37:11
The Lord says to us - "I will open your graves of exile and cause you to rise again. I will put My Spirit in you and you will live again." Ezekiel 37:12-14
> Listen to the sounds of a new begining.
"I am about to do something new, see, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland." Isaiah 43:19
"Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound; they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy countenance. In Thy name shall they rejoice all the day; and in Thy righteousness shall they be exalted. For Thou art the glory of their strength; and in Thy favor our horn shall be exhalted. For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King." Psalms 89:15-18
> When we hear the sounds of God's presence and see His mighty work being done in our lives, it brings joy, a new vision and renewed hope for our future outlook. "With men it is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Mt 19:26
Because of the times and the way the economy is today we are surrounded by trials and hardships. It is difficult to remain strong and stable on our own, but with God on our side, who can be against us? He is willing and able to carry us through the toughest times. "Humanly speaking it is impossible, but with God, everything is possible." Matthew 19:26 NLT As things seem to be working against us, causing us to become weary and discouraged, this is what God has promised us -
"So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." Isaiah 59:19
"And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting." Acts 2:2
> Victory and healing begin when you hear the sound of God's presence in the house.
"Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."2 Corinthians 3:17
> Without the anointing or God's Holy Spirit present, there is no power to create a miracle or victory over your battle. The Holy Spirit is likened to Electricity in a wire, you can't see it but it's there. You have confidence that when you turn on the switch, the light will come on. It is the electricity that makes the light work. Without the electricity there is no power to make the light work. It is the same with God's Holy Spirit, it is the power that makes the miracles happen. When God Shows up, the power is there to perform any miracle you need at that time. Listen to the Sound as God comes into the room. It could be in the wind, prayer,a song,laughter/joy,Prophetic Words, there are many ways we can hear God's presence in a room. We can also feel it. The Bible says His Holy Spirit will witness with our Spirit that He is there. Do not make a move until you have heard the sound and know that God's Holy Spirit is in the house.
"come to Me with your ears wide open. Listen and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David." Isaiah 55:3
Read: 2 Samuel 5:22-25
Key Verse: 2 Samuel 5:24 - "When you hear a sound like marching feet in the tops of the Poplar trees, be on the alert! That will be the signal that the Lord is moving ahead of you to strike down the Philistine Army."
Wait on God. Don't get ahead of God, without His presence and guidance, were in big trouble. Can't do it on our own, we don't have the power, God does. God told King David not to attack straight on, but to go around behind the enemy and wait for the sound of God's Holy Presence and then follow God into battle for the victory.
> there is victory and freedom in the sound of God's presence.
"Where there is no vision, the people will parish." Proverbs 29:18
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." Proverbs 13:12
We Cry Out ! "We have become old, dry bones, all hope is gone." Ezekiel 37:11
The Lord says to us - "I will open your graves of exile and cause you to rise again. I will put My Spirit in you and you will live again." Ezekiel 37:12-14
> Listen to the sounds of a new begining.
"I am about to do something new, see, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland." Isaiah 43:19
"Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound; they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of Thy countenance. In Thy name shall they rejoice all the day; and in Thy righteousness shall they be exalted. For Thou art the glory of their strength; and in Thy favor our horn shall be exhalted. For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our King." Psalms 89:15-18
> When we hear the sounds of God's presence and see His mighty work being done in our lives, it brings joy, a new vision and renewed hope for our future outlook. "With men it is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Mt 19:26
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Fore-Runners Setting the Pace
Leaders of the Pack. Fore-Runners setting the pace for others to follow.
"And He Himself gave some to be Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers, for the equipping of the Saints for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Christ." Eph. 4:11,12
You need to realize that as a leader, you have the responsibility to lead others to Christ and train them to do the work of the Ministry. You must walk in the light of Christ so others will trust and follow you to thier destiny. It's time for God's leaders to stop playing games and grow up and be the leader that God called you to be. One in the fore-front of others directing them to Christ and to where they belong in Ministry. (How can you fly like an Eagle if your following a bunch of Turkeys?) As leaders we are Fore-Runners, setting the pace for others to follow. We run the race to win.
Read: Eph. 4:11-15 and Hebrews 12:1-3
Be a leader in the Fore-Front not a shadow in the crowd.
God is moving you out of your comfort zone and putting you up front to lead, using new ways of doing things and taking you down new paths that you have not been down before. God is causing you to become a "Trail Blazer" blazing a trail for others to follow, by ways they have not gone before. (like crossing over the Jordan River.) By God's anointing and leading we will cross over to the promises of God.
This is not just a year of transition, but a year of transformation! God is transforming us into what He wants us to be, in His likeness. God is giving you creativity and a new strategy for winning your spiritual battles and for success in your life. Limitations and Stumbling blocks are coming down. Kingdom Purpose in your life will burn off the fog of distractions around you. This will be a year of New Things, realignment, focus, establishing and building up. God's promises will be fulfilled in your life and you will be fulfilled as you reach your destiny in Ministry.
You are a Fore-Runner, blazing a trail for others to follow towards Christ and His Kingdom.
"And He Himself gave some to be Apostles, some Prophets, some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers, for the equipping of the Saints for the work of the Ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Christ." Eph. 4:11,12
You need to realize that as a leader, you have the responsibility to lead others to Christ and train them to do the work of the Ministry. You must walk in the light of Christ so others will trust and follow you to thier destiny. It's time for God's leaders to stop playing games and grow up and be the leader that God called you to be. One in the fore-front of others directing them to Christ and to where they belong in Ministry. (How can you fly like an Eagle if your following a bunch of Turkeys?) As leaders we are Fore-Runners, setting the pace for others to follow. We run the race to win.
Read: Eph. 4:11-15 and Hebrews 12:1-3
Be a leader in the Fore-Front not a shadow in the crowd.
God is moving you out of your comfort zone and putting you up front to lead, using new ways of doing things and taking you down new paths that you have not been down before. God is causing you to become a "Trail Blazer" blazing a trail for others to follow, by ways they have not gone before. (like crossing over the Jordan River.) By God's anointing and leading we will cross over to the promises of God.
This is not just a year of transition, but a year of transformation! God is transforming us into what He wants us to be, in His likeness. God is giving you creativity and a new strategy for winning your spiritual battles and for success in your life. Limitations and Stumbling blocks are coming down. Kingdom Purpose in your life will burn off the fog of distractions around you. This will be a year of New Things, realignment, focus, establishing and building up. God's promises will be fulfilled in your life and you will be fulfilled as you reach your destiny in Ministry.
You are a Fore-Runner, blazing a trail for others to follow towards Christ and His Kingdom.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Church Leaders who meandor in the pool of mediocrity
It is God's intention for us to be blessed and successful in all that we do. God thinks about us daily and has a plan for our lives. This is what He said through the writer Jeremiah in chapter 29 and verses 11-14 "For I know the plans I have for you, "says the Lord." "They are plans for good and not for disater, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you", says the Lord. "I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land." It's time for you to look up for your redemption time is here! Stop going in circles in the pool of mediocricy wondering Lord what should I do? Lord am I worthy to work for you? Lord I how can I do your work without money? We worry, worry, worry about everything and listen to the words of men that bring no life or hope. I say again, it is time to look up, hear the word of the Lord our God and gather with the eagles of God!
I am reminded of a story I heard that goes like this - I dreamed I was in a row boat and it was night time, so foggy that I couldn't see where I was going. In my mind I was trying to reach the shore but could not see it because of the fog. I rowed and rowed all night and as the sun came up and the fog lifted, I saw that the boats anchor was still in the water and I had been rowing in circles all night thinking I was moving ahead. (Author Unknown)
How many of us are still going in circles thinking we are O.K. and moving ahead but are not. Church Leaders, it's time to wake up from our dreams and do something to make those dreams come into being. Look up to God, come into alignment with Him and His plan for your life and ministry, believe that God can and will make it happen for you, then take a step of faith to show God that you believe in Him. Now watch what God does next. What are you waiting for? Sometimes we think we are waiting on God but in reality, it is God who is waiting on us to take that first step of faith. Remember the story of the blind man who was blind from birth, noted in John 9:1-7 ? Jesus happened by one day and picked up some dirt and spit in it and made a paste and rubbed it over the blind mans eyes, then Jesus told him to go and wash his eyes in the "Pool of Siloam" (Siloam means "sent"). So the blind man went and washed and came back seeing! Sometimes we need to go and do what God is telling us to do even if it sounds crazy to us before we get our breakthrough. Is this you? Have you put off something God has told you to do because it sounded too crazy to be from God? Come on Church Leaders, believe in God and trust Him, then see what results will come from it. Pull up the Anchor and stop going in circles. What worked in the past will not work for this new season of ministry! God is going to do a new thing in you and in your ministry!
We are closing out the old year and season and starting a new year and season in September it is time for you to rise up now and shake off the dust and move into the river of new life and a new season of ministry. Remember, all things will be made new. It will be different from the past. New direction, New Worship style, New Prayers, New connections, New people, New vision, New season. "How long will you wander, my wayward daughter? For the Lord will cause something new to happen - Israel will embrace her God." Jeremiah 31:22 NLT
"The Spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord's favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory. They will revive them, though they have been deserted for many generations. Foreigners will be your servants. They will feed your flocks and plow your fields and tend your vineyards. You will be called priests of the Lord, Ministers of our God. You will feed on the treasures of the nations and boast in their riches. Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. For I the Lord, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants will be recognized and honored among the nations. Everyone will realize that they are a people the Lord has blessed. I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For He has dressed me with the clothing of Salvation and draped me in a robe of Righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels. The Sovereign Lord will show his justice to the nations of the world. Everyone will praise Him! His righteousness will be like a garden in early spring, with plants springing up everywhere." Isaiah 61 NLT
I am reminded of a story I heard that goes like this - I dreamed I was in a row boat and it was night time, so foggy that I couldn't see where I was going. In my mind I was trying to reach the shore but could not see it because of the fog. I rowed and rowed all night and as the sun came up and the fog lifted, I saw that the boats anchor was still in the water and I had been rowing in circles all night thinking I was moving ahead. (Author Unknown)
How many of us are still going in circles thinking we are O.K. and moving ahead but are not. Church Leaders, it's time to wake up from our dreams and do something to make those dreams come into being. Look up to God, come into alignment with Him and His plan for your life and ministry, believe that God can and will make it happen for you, then take a step of faith to show God that you believe in Him. Now watch what God does next. What are you waiting for? Sometimes we think we are waiting on God but in reality, it is God who is waiting on us to take that first step of faith. Remember the story of the blind man who was blind from birth, noted in John 9:1-7 ? Jesus happened by one day and picked up some dirt and spit in it and made a paste and rubbed it over the blind mans eyes, then Jesus told him to go and wash his eyes in the "Pool of Siloam" (Siloam means "sent"). So the blind man went and washed and came back seeing! Sometimes we need to go and do what God is telling us to do even if it sounds crazy to us before we get our breakthrough. Is this you? Have you put off something God has told you to do because it sounded too crazy to be from God? Come on Church Leaders, believe in God and trust Him, then see what results will come from it. Pull up the Anchor and stop going in circles. What worked in the past will not work for this new season of ministry! God is going to do a new thing in you and in your ministry!
We are closing out the old year and season and starting a new year and season in September it is time for you to rise up now and shake off the dust and move into the river of new life and a new season of ministry. Remember, all things will be made new. It will be different from the past. New direction, New Worship style, New Prayers, New connections, New people, New vision, New season. "How long will you wander, my wayward daughter? For the Lord will cause something new to happen - Israel will embrace her God." Jeremiah 31:22 NLT
"The Spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord's favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory. They will revive them, though they have been deserted for many generations. Foreigners will be your servants. They will feed your flocks and plow your fields and tend your vineyards. You will be called priests of the Lord, Ministers of our God. You will feed on the treasures of the nations and boast in their riches. Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. For I the Lord, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants will be recognized and honored among the nations. Everyone will realize that they are a people the Lord has blessed. I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For He has dressed me with the clothing of Salvation and draped me in a robe of Righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride with her jewels. The Sovereign Lord will show his justice to the nations of the world. Everyone will praise Him! His righteousness will be like a garden in early spring, with plants springing up everywhere." Isaiah 61 NLT
Friday, August 7, 2009
Church Leaders - Capture One Thought
You have grown complex in your thinking and your ways, it is time now to Simplify! Start with One Thought and then advance forward. Think on this passage in Isaiah 55:8,9 (NLT) - "My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts", says the Lord. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts." We so get caught up in our own thoughts and ways of doing things that we get away from the basics of God's foundation and the Bibles teaches us in Ecclesiastes 10:8 that when a wall or foundation is cracked or broken down that there could be a snake to bite you. The devil loves to take advantage of our weak places to invade us and polute us with his thoughts and ways. "Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death, but letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace." Romans 8:5,6 NLT We must choose life. Read: II Corinthinans 10:3-6
"By your patience possess your soul." Luke 21:19 (NKJ)
"By standing firm you will gain life." Luke 21:19 (NIV)
This is now the time for you to stand up and possess your own soul and make it in right standing with God. Keep the faith and you will win your soul. If you possess your soul and keep in right standing with God you will possess the field that you are working in. You will walk in it and say, "This is mine, and I command you Satan in Jesus' name to restore it all to me now! Possess that One Thought and the Lord will rearrange and reorder everything you are doing to come into alignment with His great plan. Simplify! Start with capturing that One Thought that Jesus is Lord of my life, the restorer of the breach and the keeper of my soul. I believe that God will speed you into the spoils of battle! You will find yourself picking up the spoil of the enemy and then twelve baskets later, you will say, "I'm taking back what the enemy has been taking from me! I am learning to multiply! Take your field first and capture that One Thought and then advance ahead to take back what the enemy has stolen from you. I hear the sound of a marching army, I hear the sound of the marching feet! It's the army of God coming to take back what belongs to them. Praise be to our God, the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.
"By your patience possess your soul." Luke 21:19 (NKJ)
"By standing firm you will gain life." Luke 21:19 (NIV)
This is now the time for you to stand up and possess your own soul and make it in right standing with God. Keep the faith and you will win your soul. If you possess your soul and keep in right standing with God you will possess the field that you are working in. You will walk in it and say, "This is mine, and I command you Satan in Jesus' name to restore it all to me now! Possess that One Thought and the Lord will rearrange and reorder everything you are doing to come into alignment with His great plan. Simplify! Start with capturing that One Thought that Jesus is Lord of my life, the restorer of the breach and the keeper of my soul. I believe that God will speed you into the spoils of battle! You will find yourself picking up the spoil of the enemy and then twelve baskets later, you will say, "I'm taking back what the enemy has been taking from me! I am learning to multiply! Take your field first and capture that One Thought and then advance ahead to take back what the enemy has stolen from you. I hear the sound of a marching army, I hear the sound of the marching feet! It's the army of God coming to take back what belongs to them. Praise be to our God, the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Strength to Share
There are times when we need someone to stand along side of us. Someone who, just by them being there seems to encourage us to continue to move forward. Seem like just having them there makes us feel better about things and we feel stronger in our spirit. Jesus' was noted for this very thing as well. Remember the woman in the crowd who thought to herself, "If I can just reach out and touch the hem of his garment, I know I will be healed." As she reached out and touch Him, Jesus turned and said "who touched me? I felt the virtue go out of me." (Mk 5:30) This virtue is that strength we need, God's anointing to cover us and heal and bless our lives.
"And the whole multitude sought to touch Him; for there went virtue out from Him, and healed them all." Luke 6:19
The Hebrew word for this virtue is gevurah, meaning "miraculous power" or "strength". In the book of Revelation that strength is miraculous power manifested in God's people:
"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night." Revelation 12:10
It is the same in the earth today! Think about it. When God's Holy Spirit is present with us today, shouldn't there be enough strength to share with those around us who need lifting up? Yes of course there is. That's why it is so important for us to keep prayed up and filled up with God's Holy Presence at all times, so we will have "Strength to Share" with others that need lifting up. Let God's Holy Spirit empower you today and lift you up with wings as a Eagle so you can spiritually soar above all lifes problems and fears and see through the Father's eyes. There is hope for your future and purpose for your life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
"And the whole multitude sought to touch Him; for there went virtue out from Him, and healed them all." Luke 6:19
The Hebrew word for this virtue is gevurah, meaning "miraculous power" or "strength". In the book of Revelation that strength is miraculous power manifested in God's people:
"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night." Revelation 12:10
It is the same in the earth today! Think about it. When God's Holy Spirit is present with us today, shouldn't there be enough strength to share with those around us who need lifting up? Yes of course there is. That's why it is so important for us to keep prayed up and filled up with God's Holy Presence at all times, so we will have "Strength to Share" with others that need lifting up. Let God's Holy Spirit empower you today and lift you up with wings as a Eagle so you can spiritually soar above all lifes problems and fears and see through the Father's eyes. There is hope for your future and purpose for your life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Monday, August 3, 2009
I am not ashamed of the Gospel
I believe in God and His Holy Spirit that resides not only with us but in us. I believe with all my heart that God sent Jesus Christ His Son to die on the cross as a substitute sacrifice for you and me, to forgive or pardon us of our trespasses or sin, so we could be restored to relationship with God the Father. I believe that God sent His Holy Spirit to dwell within us to empower us to be healed, to learn and to do service for Him. I believe that through our belief in God and His Son Jesus, repenting of our sins and accepting Him as our Lord and Saviour we recieve forgiveness, salvation and hope for our future. I believe that God has sent His Holy Spirit into us as a gift and that His Spirit will will help change us to be like Him in nature. We are so blessed to recieve this gift of the Holy Spirit which is the power of God.
"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes." Romans 1:16
"I cannot help but believe that there are many Christians who want to be more efficient in the Lord's service. It is from the Holy Spirit that we may expect this power."
D.L. Moody
"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes." Romans 1:16
"I cannot help but believe that there are many Christians who want to be more efficient in the Lord's service. It is from the Holy Spirit that we may expect this power."
D.L. Moody
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