WILL YOU DENY JESUS?
"But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven." (Mat 10:33)
~ What will you do when evil come knocking where and when you least expect?
Violence is ever on the increase, and the violent are also on the increase. LOOK and you will see them everywhere. It's demonic, selective and systematic. How do you plan protecting yourself and family from this onslaught about to happen?! FAST and PRAY more than ever, and be tuned to the Spirit.
THERE'S NO OTHER WAY OF ESCAPE EXCEPT BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD. If you don't get connected, you most likely will deny Jesus. BEWARNED.
DENY YOURSELF.
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." (Mat 16:24) ... "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Eph 6:12) ...
WAKE UP! WAKE UP!! WAKE UP!!!
The flood is here, look up to God. "...When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD." (Isa 59:19-20)
The enemy is in already and ready to sweep many away with him. Seek God more with a contrite heart and trust Him more than before. I know some won't bother to read and heed this warning. THE FLOOD IS ALL AROUND AND SO CONFIRMS THE ENEMY IS HERE TOO. DEMONIC ACTIVITIES ARE ON THE INCREASE. YOU MUST ENTER INTO THE ARK NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE. ENTER NOW.
"But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not UNTIL THE FLOOD CAME, AND TOOK THEM AWAY; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." (Mat 24:37-39)
Are you seeking for the Truth? Do you know Him that is the Truth (John 14:6)? "And ye shall know the truth, and the Truth shall make you free." John 8:32.
Resurrection.
[From Darkness, Death, and Weakness TO Light, Life, and Strength.]
"And THE GRAVES (the Cover of darkness) were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves AFTER HIS RESURRECTION,..." (Mat 27:52-53)
~ What is Resurrection?
IT IS THE POWER OF CREATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THE SAINTS THROUGH FAITH IN THE CROSS OF CHRIST!
It is the power of God working out or that "break open" the cover of Darkness and Death unto Light and Life. "In him was life; and the life was the light of men." (John 1:4. Also read Gen 1:1-3). Him that hath the power to raise Lazarus from the dead, has risen with all of the saints which slept from the graves. His resurrection is our deliverance!
~ How do we now tap into this power?
"DEATH and LIFE are IN the POWER OF THE TONGUE: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." (Prov 18:21)
THIS RESURRECTION POWER IS NOW IN YOUR TONGUE OF FAITH! When you do as Jesus did and commanded (e.g, the COMMUNION, the "Washing of feet": a servant-leader, etc), you will receive the same results, as you grow, exercise and develop your faith.
Now, let me take you through step by step on how Christ used His/the power of creation in His tongue from John 11:34-44. [Note that these are the exact Word of Life from Jesus in raising Lazarus up from the grave] -
"Where have ye laid him?"; "Take ye away the stone."; "Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?"; "Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me."; Lazarus, come forth."; "Loose him, and let him go."
... and His tongue (Words) commanded the deliverance of Lazarus!
AS WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW IN THE (VISIBLE) FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, WE ALSO WILL DO GREATER THAN ALL HE DID. KEEP EXERCISING YOUR FAITH!
# He is Risen!
Has anyone asked you why we say "He is risen!"?
"For God so loved the world, that HE GAVE his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
God gave Jesus for our deliverance. And every single moment we think about this, we are full of joy, peace, love, etc, (that is, the Fruit of the Spirit), which we then offer up in worship and praise to God! That is ALL God need from you and I - OUR PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH, FILLED UP WITH LOVE, JOY, PEACE, FAITH, ETC IN OUR SPIRITS.
Today, we celebrate the whole victory we have IN Jesus! This is our reason for His resurrection!!! HAPPY RESURRECTION SUNDAY!!!
"And THE GRAVES (the Cover of darkness) were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves AFTER HIS RESURRECTION,..." (Mat 27:52-53)
~ What is Resurrection?
IT IS THE POWER OF CREATION MADE AVAILABLE TO THE SAINTS THROUGH FAITH IN THE CROSS OF CHRIST!
It is the power of God working out or that "break open" the cover of Darkness and Death unto Light and Life. "In him was life; and the life was the light of men." (John 1:4. Also read Gen 1:1-3). Him that hath the power to raise Lazarus from the dead, has risen with all of the saints which slept from the graves. His resurrection is our deliverance!
~ How do we now tap into this power?
"DEATH and LIFE are IN the POWER OF THE TONGUE: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." (Prov 18:21)
THIS RESURRECTION POWER IS NOW IN YOUR TONGUE OF FAITH! When you do as Jesus did and commanded (e.g, the COMMUNION, the "Washing of feet": a servant-leader, etc), you will receive the same results, as you grow, exercise and develop your faith.
Now, let me take you through step by step on how Christ used His/the power of creation in His tongue from John 11:34-44. [Note that these are the exact Word of Life from Jesus in raising Lazarus up from the grave] -
"Where have ye laid him?"; "Take ye away the stone."; "Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?"; "Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me."; Lazarus, come forth."; "Loose him, and let him go."
... and His tongue (Words) commanded the deliverance of Lazarus!
AS WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW IN THE (VISIBLE) FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, WE ALSO WILL DO GREATER THAN ALL HE DID. KEEP EXERCISING YOUR FAITH!
# He is Risen!
Has anyone asked you why we say "He is risen!"?
"For God so loved the world, that HE GAVE his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
God gave Jesus for our deliverance. And every single moment we think about this, we are full of joy, peace, love, etc, (that is, the Fruit of the Spirit), which we then offer up in worship and praise to God! That is ALL God need from you and I - OUR PRAISE AND WORSHIP OF HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH, FILLED UP WITH LOVE, JOY, PEACE, FAITH, ETC IN OUR SPIRITS.
Today, we celebrate the whole victory we have IN Jesus! This is our reason for His resurrection!!! HAPPY RESURRECTION SUNDAY!!!
DAYS TO DAY.
The Days before THE DAY of the LORD. [Joel 2:28-32].
"He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the SIGNS OF THE TIMES?" (Mat 16:2-3)
Signs are very, very important and therefore given TO and FOR the Body of Christ/the Church full of saints of the Most High God, IN PREPARATION as WISE VIRGINS with more than enough OIL in their LAMPS. The sequence should be (and always will be): first the SIGNS, and then the APPEARING, of the LORD.
# DISCERNING the Signs of the Times.
There are two ways of seeking for signs:
1- The Way of the Pharisees:
This is like SEEKING FOR SIGNS AFTER THE APPEARING of the LORD. "The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven."..."And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth THIS generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation." (Mat 16:1; Mar 8:12)
SIGNS ARE GIVEN TO SHOW WHAT WILL BE THEREAFTER. The signs of the Son of Man is given to us to KNOW the LORD is APPEARING next, and WE WOULDN'T BE NEEDING ANY SIGN WHEN THE LORD IS PHYSICALLY PRESENT HIMSELF.
"A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And HE LEFT THEM, AND DEPARTED." (Mat 16:4)
2- The Way of the LORD:
This is the WATCHING, PREPARING, and WAITING (AWAKE) for His appearing.
"Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, THIS (right now!) generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled." (Mat 24:32-34)
# BE WARNED!
"But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." (Mat 24:37)...IF YOU MISS READING AND WATCHING FOR THE SIGNS BEFORE THE FLOOD, YOU WILL BE DROWNED...
~ DAYS before THE DAY.
"For as IN THE DAYS that were BEFORE the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, UNTIL THE DAY that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." (Mat 24:38-39)
RAPTURE?!? The Days before were days of building the Ark of the covenant, and THE DAY of the LORD is THE DAY the saints (Noah's family, representing the Church) entered into the Ark. The question you should be asking yourself is, "how are the saints today going to enter "the Ark"?". Also make sure you know which Ark you must enter into.
# Wakeup! Wakeup!! Wakeup!!!
Why are you neglecting the SIGNS of the SON OF MAN?
"For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation." (Luke 11:30)
3 Days and Nights in the belly of a fish (Jonah), and in the grave/hell (Jesus) IS NO JOKE. Jonah surely came out RESURRECTED. He was totally changed in those 3 days. He preached a sermon and the whole city repented, even the animals observed a fast.
That was Jonah's time, THIS IS OUR TIME. Never neglect the signs of the Son of Man, Christ Jesus, given to us TO KNOW the times and BE PREPARED for His 2nd coming or appearance. If you fail to prepare, YOU WILL LOOSE YOUR LIFE (BODY,SOUL AND SPIRIT). Material things is not even worthy to be considered.
Be prepared to enter into the Ark and avoid the grave. CAUTION: Preparation doesn't mean to stop living, but it's your heart and mind I am talking about. Live your life like it's Christ living through you. DO MORE FOR THE NEEDY,WIDOWS, ORPHANS, HELPLESS, AND ESPECIALLY ALL YOU CAN FOR THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. DON'T STOP LIVING IN ABUNDANCE OF HEALTH AND WEALTH. PROSPERITY IS NOT DEVILISH BUT DIVINE.
"He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the SIGNS OF THE TIMES?" (Mat 16:2-3)
Signs are very, very important and therefore given TO and FOR the Body of Christ/the Church full of saints of the Most High God, IN PREPARATION as WISE VIRGINS with more than enough OIL in their LAMPS. The sequence should be (and always will be): first the SIGNS, and then the APPEARING, of the LORD.
# DISCERNING the Signs of the Times.
There are two ways of seeking for signs:
1- The Way of the Pharisees:
This is like SEEKING FOR SIGNS AFTER THE APPEARING of the LORD. "The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven."..."And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth THIS generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation." (Mat 16:1; Mar 8:12)
SIGNS ARE GIVEN TO SHOW WHAT WILL BE THEREAFTER. The signs of the Son of Man is given to us to KNOW the LORD is APPEARING next, and WE WOULDN'T BE NEEDING ANY SIGN WHEN THE LORD IS PHYSICALLY PRESENT HIMSELF.
"A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And HE LEFT THEM, AND DEPARTED." (Mat 16:4)
2- The Way of the LORD:
This is the WATCHING, PREPARING, and WAITING (AWAKE) for His appearing.
"Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, THIS (right now!) generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled." (Mat 24:32-34)
# BE WARNED!
"But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." (Mat 24:37)...IF YOU MISS READING AND WATCHING FOR THE SIGNS BEFORE THE FLOOD, YOU WILL BE DROWNED...
~ DAYS before THE DAY.
"For as IN THE DAYS that were BEFORE the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, UNTIL THE DAY that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." (Mat 24:38-39)
RAPTURE?!? The Days before were days of building the Ark of the covenant, and THE DAY of the LORD is THE DAY the saints (Noah's family, representing the Church) entered into the Ark. The question you should be asking yourself is, "how are the saints today going to enter "the Ark"?". Also make sure you know which Ark you must enter into.
# Wakeup! Wakeup!! Wakeup!!!
Why are you neglecting the SIGNS of the SON OF MAN?
"For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation." (Luke 11:30)
3 Days and Nights in the belly of a fish (Jonah), and in the grave/hell (Jesus) IS NO JOKE. Jonah surely came out RESURRECTED. He was totally changed in those 3 days. He preached a sermon and the whole city repented, even the animals observed a fast.
That was Jonah's time, THIS IS OUR TIME. Never neglect the signs of the Son of Man, Christ Jesus, given to us TO KNOW the times and BE PREPARED for His 2nd coming or appearance. If you fail to prepare, YOU WILL LOOSE YOUR LIFE (BODY,SOUL AND SPIRIT). Material things is not even worthy to be considered.
Be prepared to enter into the Ark and avoid the grave. CAUTION: Preparation doesn't mean to stop living, but it's your heart and mind I am talking about. Live your life like it's Christ living through you. DO MORE FOR THE NEEDY,WIDOWS, ORPHANS, HELPLESS, AND ESPECIALLY ALL YOU CAN FOR THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. DON'T STOP LIVING IN ABUNDANCE OF HEALTH AND WEALTH. PROSPERITY IS NOT DEVILISH BUT DIVINE.
The Begotten sons.
"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT UPON ALL FLESH; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:" (Joel 2:28)
[Please note that "I WILL POUR OUT" or "pouring out" means nothing but DEATH. This is spiritually easy to understand, but physically difficult to grasp WITHOUT the cross, that God is a Spirit, and we are earthen vessels of flesh that must be filled with His Spirit.]
"For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." (Lev 17:11)
~ So, how did God do it?
IN PRINCIPLE, the same way He did it with the 1st Adam...
"And the LORD God caused A DEEP SLEEP to fall upon Adam, AND HE SLEPT: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman (a WOMB), and brought her unto the man." (Gen 2:21-22)
... and this is the gospel in the old testament!!!
God is now "POURING OUT" or RECREATING in every man or flesh that BELIEVE IN Christ Jesus a new spirit by His Spirit!
... and here it is in the new testament!!!
"For GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD (all flesh), that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have EVERLASTING LIFE (the Spirit of Knowledge out of this world)." (Joh 3:16)
~ Are you still ashamed of the Gospel of Christ?
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION to every one that believeth;..." (Rom 1:16)
This is the ONLY life that brings God's power (Anointing) into weak flesh, and ONLY those that don't know this kind of life will be ashamed of it. TO FIRMLY BELIEVE IN THIS GOSPEL OF CHRIST, YOU ARE NOW A BEGOTTEN OF GOD, A NEW CREATURE! 2Co 5:17.
# God is Manifested!
What is spirit is spirit, and flesh is flesh. SPIRITS MAKE THEIR IMPRESSION ON THE FLESH AND EARTH. They manifest themselves through the flesh. For God to show or make Himself visible, He must "WEAR" a flesh, and that is you and I. WITHOUT your permission, God CAN'T do anything to your world. [Note: ISLAM is very much against this...and Muslims are deceived. ISLAM is a very violent and forceful religion (NEVER of peace but political), that work without the conviction of the heart.]
"For the EARNEST expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God." (Rom 8:19)...
"For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the BEGOTTEN sons of God." (Paraphrase)
Many yet to be saved can't seem to put the gospel together in one piece because of the BIRTH issue. They reason in their minds on "how could God that is a Spirit give birth to a Son WITHOUT a woman?". Based on their knowledge and understanding they quickly come to the conclusion that God cannot lie, and so this Gospel message is therefore a FALSE one.
~ Are they saying God, the Holy Spirit, CANNOT create and recreate?! Why have they limited God to the flesh, and to their reasoning?
What they might have forgotten is that "God Who is a Spirit CREATED everything!" How God did all this by His Spirit they DO NOT know, because they are NOT able to see the Spirit, and their CONSCIENCE is darkened needing the glorious LIGHT of the gospel of Christ, that we preach.
[Please note that "I WILL POUR OUT" or "pouring out" means nothing but DEATH. This is spiritually easy to understand, but physically difficult to grasp WITHOUT the cross, that God is a Spirit, and we are earthen vessels of flesh that must be filled with His Spirit.]
"For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." (Lev 17:11)
~ So, how did God do it?
IN PRINCIPLE, the same way He did it with the 1st Adam...
"And the LORD God caused A DEEP SLEEP to fall upon Adam, AND HE SLEPT: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman (a WOMB), and brought her unto the man." (Gen 2:21-22)
... and this is the gospel in the old testament!!!
God is now "POURING OUT" or RECREATING in every man or flesh that BELIEVE IN Christ Jesus a new spirit by His Spirit!
... and here it is in the new testament!!!
"For GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD (all flesh), that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have EVERLASTING LIFE (the Spirit of Knowledge out of this world)." (Joh 3:16)
~ Are you still ashamed of the Gospel of Christ?
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION to every one that believeth;..." (Rom 1:16)
This is the ONLY life that brings God's power (Anointing) into weak flesh, and ONLY those that don't know this kind of life will be ashamed of it. TO FIRMLY BELIEVE IN THIS GOSPEL OF CHRIST, YOU ARE NOW A BEGOTTEN OF GOD, A NEW CREATURE! 2Co 5:17.
# God is Manifested!
What is spirit is spirit, and flesh is flesh. SPIRITS MAKE THEIR IMPRESSION ON THE FLESH AND EARTH. They manifest themselves through the flesh. For God to show or make Himself visible, He must "WEAR" a flesh, and that is you and I. WITHOUT your permission, God CAN'T do anything to your world. [Note: ISLAM is very much against this...and Muslims are deceived. ISLAM is a very violent and forceful religion (NEVER of peace but political), that work without the conviction of the heart.]
"For the EARNEST expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God." (Rom 8:19)...
"For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the BEGOTTEN sons of God." (Paraphrase)
Many yet to be saved can't seem to put the gospel together in one piece because of the BIRTH issue. They reason in their minds on "how could God that is a Spirit give birth to a Son WITHOUT a woman?". Based on their knowledge and understanding they quickly come to the conclusion that God cannot lie, and so this Gospel message is therefore a FALSE one.
~ Are they saying God, the Holy Spirit, CANNOT create and recreate?! Why have they limited God to the flesh, and to their reasoning?
What they might have forgotten is that "God Who is a Spirit CREATED everything!" How God did all this by His Spirit they DO NOT know, because they are NOT able to see the Spirit, and their CONSCIENCE is darkened needing the glorious LIGHT of the gospel of Christ, that we preach.
Righteousness unto Holiness.
"For they (earthly fathers) verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he (Christ) FOR OUR PROFIT, that we might be partakers of his holiness." (Heb 12:10)
Righteousness is declaring (within your heart and publicly) that you absolutely agree with God. But when it comes to putting the Word of God upfront to every situations, we quickly become afraid. And this is the very needed reason for the EXERCISE, i.e., our chastisements and scourgings. WE NEED THEM TO BECOME MORE LIKE CHRIST because of the imperfections within the soul and body.
# The Glory of Grace and Truth.
Wherever there is sin, there is weakness. "Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak." (Mar 14:38)... this describe the IMPERFECT STATE we are in today as a Church and saints. [Note: God is ever ready, and we are yet to be through the glory of His divine presence and power. God through our perfect spirit is going to be working out things through our imperfections.]
~ So what is this glory of grace and truth all about?!
Grace in short, is a host of angelic activities around a believer working out his part of the plan of salvation, while Truth is what will make him or anyone else free. Whenever we agree with God to DO as His Word/Jesus commanded, this same Grace and Truth is granted (or measured) unto us to do those things ONLY Christ can do! And these two is what the glory of Jesus was full of during His ministering...
"And the Word was made flesh (Jesus), and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) FULL of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
~ How filled up are you of the Grace and Truth of God?
The measure of Life (the Spirit) is by the worth of the Word of God you have available to use. YOUR POTENTIALS ARE HIDDEN WITHIN THE WORD OF GOD. As the Word is unveiled to you, grace and truth is deposited for your immediate use and benefit, and ONLY the doers will greatly benefit from it.
# Holiness is for Profiting!
Know this upfront that: WITHOUT GRACE AND TRUTH YOU CAN'T BE HOLY. Producing fruits of 30,60,100 folds will be practically impossible to achieve without Holiness. Holiness is the working out of things super-Naturally through grace and truth, and so are we called the "Partakers" of His Holiness (Nature and Blessings).
~ Holiness is a Royal lifestyle.
Holiness is NOT a trap, a stumbling block, or rock of offence unto you, BUT the Glory (grace and truth) of God made super-Naturally available for our profiting. IN HIS HOLINESS, YOU ARE ROYAL AND ANGELS MINISTER UNTO YOU. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY FOR NOTHING, ONLY LIVE BY EVERY SINGLE WORD OF GOD!
~ What is Holiness?
Its simply doing what the agreement says, even when you know its beyond your power. Every time you come across an obstacle you realise is naturally beyond you, you TRUST the Word and move ahead, knowing God is going to work things out by Himself.
"And they that know thy name will put their TRUST in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee." ..."Some TRUST in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God." (Psa 9:10;20:7)
You can't put your trust in man and still call yourself a believer. Exercise yourself into trusting ONLY in the LORD. This end of days is NOT a time to joke about this REQUIRED exercise or training.
Here are few steps you should diligently follow daily:-
1- Keep studying and meditating on the Word, (Quit being religious),
2- Keep putting it to use in every situation,
3- Learn to wait on the LORD and be renewed,
4- Always Watch (seek out points of interest) and Pray (ask before any commitment),
5- Worship more often, and learn to raise up holy hands up to heaven in total surrender,
6- Promote the gospel of good news
7- Love God with all you've got within you, and your neighbours as yourself (treat yourself and others honorably, nicely, politely, etc).
- Holiness is The daily prescription your must take to live The royal life.
Righteousness is declaring (within your heart and publicly) that you absolutely agree with God. But when it comes to putting the Word of God upfront to every situations, we quickly become afraid. And this is the very needed reason for the EXERCISE, i.e., our chastisements and scourgings. WE NEED THEM TO BECOME MORE LIKE CHRIST because of the imperfections within the soul and body.
# The Glory of Grace and Truth.
Wherever there is sin, there is weakness. "Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak." (Mar 14:38)... this describe the IMPERFECT STATE we are in today as a Church and saints. [Note: God is ever ready, and we are yet to be through the glory of His divine presence and power. God through our perfect spirit is going to be working out things through our imperfections.]
~ So what is this glory of grace and truth all about?!
Grace in short, is a host of angelic activities around a believer working out his part of the plan of salvation, while Truth is what will make him or anyone else free. Whenever we agree with God to DO as His Word/Jesus commanded, this same Grace and Truth is granted (or measured) unto us to do those things ONLY Christ can do! And these two is what the glory of Jesus was full of during His ministering...
"And the Word was made flesh (Jesus), and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) FULL of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
~ How filled up are you of the Grace and Truth of God?
The measure of Life (the Spirit) is by the worth of the Word of God you have available to use. YOUR POTENTIALS ARE HIDDEN WITHIN THE WORD OF GOD. As the Word is unveiled to you, grace and truth is deposited for your immediate use and benefit, and ONLY the doers will greatly benefit from it.
# Holiness is for Profiting!
Know this upfront that: WITHOUT GRACE AND TRUTH YOU CAN'T BE HOLY. Producing fruits of 30,60,100 folds will be practically impossible to achieve without Holiness. Holiness is the working out of things super-Naturally through grace and truth, and so are we called the "Partakers" of His Holiness (Nature and Blessings).
~ Holiness is a Royal lifestyle.
Holiness is NOT a trap, a stumbling block, or rock of offence unto you, BUT the Glory (grace and truth) of God made super-Naturally available for our profiting. IN HIS HOLINESS, YOU ARE ROYAL AND ANGELS MINISTER UNTO YOU. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY FOR NOTHING, ONLY LIVE BY EVERY SINGLE WORD OF GOD!
~ What is Holiness?
Its simply doing what the agreement says, even when you know its beyond your power. Every time you come across an obstacle you realise is naturally beyond you, you TRUST the Word and move ahead, knowing God is going to work things out by Himself.
"And they that know thy name will put their TRUST in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee." ..."Some TRUST in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God." (Psa 9:10;20:7)
You can't put your trust in man and still call yourself a believer. Exercise yourself into trusting ONLY in the LORD. This end of days is NOT a time to joke about this REQUIRED exercise or training.
Here are few steps you should diligently follow daily:-
1- Keep studying and meditating on the Word, (Quit being religious),
2- Keep putting it to use in every situation,
3- Learn to wait on the LORD and be renewed,
4- Always Watch (seek out points of interest) and Pray (ask before any commitment),
5- Worship more often, and learn to raise up holy hands up to heaven in total surrender,
6- Promote the gospel of good news
7- Love God with all you've got within you, and your neighbours as yourself (treat yourself and others honorably, nicely, politely, etc).
- Holiness is The daily prescription your must take to live The royal life.
Fruit of Righteousness.
"Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it YIELDETH the PEACEABLE FRUIT of righteousness unto them WHICH ARE EXERCISED THEREBY." (Heb 12:11)
Talking about righteousness is easy, and the reason is simply that you just have to believe Christ for it. But many think that is where it ends. NO! This righteousness is going to bear its fruit, and you shouldn't be ignorant of this. Righteousness brings you to Christ for something greater and very profiting (vs 10), which you MUST know about.
# Partakers of His Holiness.
The fruit of righteousness is HOLINESS. A very scary word for many believers today. And except you're not receiving the right teachings should you be worried.
~ What is Holiness?
According to Wikipedia, "Holiness is the state of being holy or sacred. Holiness is being CLEAN OR PURE, to "be ye holy" is a biblical commandment. Lev. Ch.20 v.7"... So, in other words, Holiness is when you are being purged of sins, and most times carrying the sins of others (ie, standing in the gap). Isn't this what "carrying your cross" is all about?!
The Cross of Jesus Christ, has a "magnet" that pulls and nail sin unto itself. If you carry yours daily, you should experience this in all righteousness. And as you do this in faith, "Looking unto Jesus the AUTHOR and FINISHER of our faith;" (vs 2), and thoroughly consider and ponder deep in your heart how Christ was able to withstand all the "contradiction of sinners" against Himself", to avoid given up too soon (vs 3).
# Chastisements and Scourgings.
This is the next phase we MUST go through and be EXERCISED to earn the peaceable fruit of righteousness, which is Holiness...the training camp of Christ. Otherwise,...
"For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; FOR WHAT SON IS HE WHOM THE FATHER CHASTENETH NOT? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye BASTARDS, and not sons." (vs 6-8)
..."Bastards"!?
When we fail to understand what must come next from God, we tend to resist Him. And in resisting Him we make ourselves not worthy (bastards). [Please note that I didn't add this word to this verse of scripture.]
God's righteousness brings us to the Cross of Christ for chastisements and scourgings unto becoming sons and daughters of God in holiness. There is NO two way about this.
Talking about righteousness is easy, and the reason is simply that you just have to believe Christ for it. But many think that is where it ends. NO! This righteousness is going to bear its fruit, and you shouldn't be ignorant of this. Righteousness brings you to Christ for something greater and very profiting (vs 10), which you MUST know about.
# Partakers of His Holiness.
The fruit of righteousness is HOLINESS. A very scary word for many believers today. And except you're not receiving the right teachings should you be worried.
~ What is Holiness?
According to Wikipedia, "Holiness is the state of being holy or sacred. Holiness is being CLEAN OR PURE, to "be ye holy" is a biblical commandment. Lev. Ch.20 v.7"... So, in other words, Holiness is when you are being purged of sins, and most times carrying the sins of others (ie, standing in the gap). Isn't this what "carrying your cross" is all about?!
The Cross of Jesus Christ, has a "magnet" that pulls and nail sin unto itself. If you carry yours daily, you should experience this in all righteousness. And as you do this in faith, "Looking unto Jesus the AUTHOR and FINISHER of our faith;" (vs 2), and thoroughly consider and ponder deep in your heart how Christ was able to withstand all the "contradiction of sinners" against Himself", to avoid given up too soon (vs 3).
# Chastisements and Scourgings.
This is the next phase we MUST go through and be EXERCISED to earn the peaceable fruit of righteousness, which is Holiness...the training camp of Christ. Otherwise,...
"For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; FOR WHAT SON IS HE WHOM THE FATHER CHASTENETH NOT? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye BASTARDS, and not sons." (vs 6-8)
..."Bastards"!?
When we fail to understand what must come next from God, we tend to resist Him. And in resisting Him we make ourselves not worthy (bastards). [Please note that I didn't add this word to this verse of scripture.]
God's righteousness brings us to the Cross of Christ for chastisements and scourgings unto becoming sons and daughters of God in holiness. There is NO two way about this.
# "Contradiction of Sinners".
How are you dealing with the contradictions of life? Do you still wonder why many things seem to be working against you?
"Looking 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." (Heb 12:2)
When you carefully and deeply LOOK unto Jesus, and all the contrary situations He faced; how He navigated them all; and how He finished His race; then your heart will hold (root) firm to Him, and your mind won't waver or faint. THEN,...
"Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:" (Heb 12:12-14)...
...and instead of languishing in sorrow, you will lift up high your hands and bend your knees in worship to God! Knowing fully well that WITHOUT this exercises, you can't see the LORD.
Endure all these exercises like a soldier, with lots and lots of smiles and laughters!!!
The Righteous.
"Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible TO him that believeth." (Mar 9:23)
# BELIEFS ARE THE CONNECTORS TO POWERS(SPIRITS).
People holding on to a belief or set of doctrines are called "believers". Man was made to be a believer of God, to have power (authourity) to make all things possible for himself.
~ Before the Fall. (Righteousness).
Adam knew no other God or source, and so it was faith on the set-go, until his belief was tested. While still in the Garden, Adam was constantly hearing from God, which kept him in constant faith, ever drawing out power from God. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Rom 10:17)
~ After the Fall. (Unrighteousness).
Adam lost his faith, set of doctrines, and belief in God, because he believed in a lie. "And the serpent said unto the woman, YE SHALL NOT SURELY DIE: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. (Gen 3:4-5).
...and the devil gave them the half of the whole truth. The devil is still at this game, he can't change.
# Whom do you believe in?
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (Joh 3:16)
...this is the whole truth. God has not changed, and He will not.
Our belief in Christ gives birth to "the faith" to draw out His Power. Without this faith there is NO power. The day a believer of Christ start believing in any other god (self especially), that day he ceases to have the power of God work things out for him.
"...all things are possible TO him that believeth."
If you are yet to get to the point of trusting God enough to take care of ALL your needs, you still do not have the faith strong enough to pull power (virtues) from Christ.
"And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for WITH God all things are possible." (Mar 10:27)
When you put some or all of your trust in men, many things will be impossible for you, but when you cast all of your cares on God, the scriptures says that "WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!".
When you know and BELIEVE that NOTHING is impossible for God as you ASK or PRAY, then the FAITH that pull's POWER towards you for ANYTHING is immediately BIRTH or RELEASED!
# To the Righteous...
The LORD is saying to the righteous, "ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE"!
When you're are fully persuaded that there is absolutely nothing that is too difficult for God to do, then you've passed the first stage. The second stage is you have to "ACT OUT" this belief through prayers and steps towards your desires, knowing fully well that the faith needed is drawing all the powers towards you.
This Faith will always be: "WITH GOD...ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE....TO YOU". Or it can be said in another way: "WITH GOD...ALL POWERS ARE MADE AVAILABLE....TO YOU".
Your mind MUST be trained(renewed) to STAY on this, and WAIT for the power to work all things out for you.
# BELIEFS ARE THE CONNECTORS TO POWERS(SPIRITS).
People holding on to a belief or set of doctrines are called "believers". Man was made to be a believer of God, to have power (authourity) to make all things possible for himself.
~ Before the Fall. (Righteousness).
Adam knew no other God or source, and so it was faith on the set-go, until his belief was tested. While still in the Garden, Adam was constantly hearing from God, which kept him in constant faith, ever drawing out power from God. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Rom 10:17)
~ After the Fall. (Unrighteousness).
Adam lost his faith, set of doctrines, and belief in God, because he believed in a lie. "And the serpent said unto the woman, YE SHALL NOT SURELY DIE: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. (Gen 3:4-5).
...and the devil gave them the half of the whole truth. The devil is still at this game, he can't change.
# Whom do you believe in?
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (Joh 3:16)
...this is the whole truth. God has not changed, and He will not.
Our belief in Christ gives birth to "the faith" to draw out His Power. Without this faith there is NO power. The day a believer of Christ start believing in any other god (self especially), that day he ceases to have the power of God work things out for him.
"...all things are possible TO him that believeth."
If you are yet to get to the point of trusting God enough to take care of ALL your needs, you still do not have the faith strong enough to pull power (virtues) from Christ.
"And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for WITH God all things are possible." (Mar 10:27)
When you put some or all of your trust in men, many things will be impossible for you, but when you cast all of your cares on God, the scriptures says that "WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!".
When you know and BELIEVE that NOTHING is impossible for God as you ASK or PRAY, then the FAITH that pull's POWER towards you for ANYTHING is immediately BIRTH or RELEASED!
# To the Righteous...
The LORD is saying to the righteous, "ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE"!
When you're are fully persuaded that there is absolutely nothing that is too difficult for God to do, then you've passed the first stage. The second stage is you have to "ACT OUT" this belief through prayers and steps towards your desires, knowing fully well that the faith needed is drawing all the powers towards you.
This Faith will always be: "WITH GOD...ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE....TO YOU". Or it can be said in another way: "WITH GOD...ALL POWERS ARE MADE AVAILABLE....TO YOU".
Your mind MUST be trained(renewed) to STAY on this, and WAIT for the power to work all things out for you.
For Righteousness Sake.
"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth." (Rom 10:4)
~ What is Righteousness?
It is "TO BE RIGHT OR IN AGREEMENT WITH GOD".
If we truly believe what Christ said in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM (God and Christ) should not perish, but have everlasting life."
If you believe this statement of Christ, then you shouldn't have ANY issue believing God and Christ all the way to eternity. This should now mark "THE END OF THE LAW" for your righteous standing, because you're in agreement with God. The religious prefers to show themselves to God through the performance of the law that they are "worthy" to be accepted, and be blessed.
# Believing and Conviction.
Our strong belief or conviction in the Word of God marks the end of the law FOR our righteousness. Doing what we are not sure of or in doubt with will never make us right or righteous. Most times it brings us shame and leaves us with regrets. Do you not ask yourself the "what if" question: What if this decision is going to cost others their lives or property?
"For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness." (Rom 4:3)
Whenever we have questionable doubts concerning the Word of God, conviction is not yet there. Living life without good convictions, is like the dead walking, very insensitive.
# The Birth of Love, Hope, and Faith.
This belief is what birth the eternal Love, Hope, and Faith of God in us. And we know Love never fails; Hope makes us strong; and Faith is NOT blind, deaf or dumb, because it sees things the eyes can't see; hears what the ears can't hear; and speaks great things.
So, you have to be fully convinced to be righteous with God, and even anyone else. YOU CAN'T BE RIGHTEOUS WITH A DOUBLE MIND AND TONGUE. Be single-minded and tongued in Christ. It is either you believe God, His Word, and Christ, or you don't.
Christ IS the end of the law FOR righteousness, agree with Him today. And may today mark the end of the laws restricting you from receiving all your blessings from the LORD, in Jesus Christ name, Amen.
~ What is Righteousness?
It is "TO BE RIGHT OR IN AGREEMENT WITH GOD".
If we truly believe what Christ said in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM (God and Christ) should not perish, but have everlasting life."
If you believe this statement of Christ, then you shouldn't have ANY issue believing God and Christ all the way to eternity. This should now mark "THE END OF THE LAW" for your righteous standing, because you're in agreement with God. The religious prefers to show themselves to God through the performance of the law that they are "worthy" to be accepted, and be blessed.
# Believing and Conviction.
Our strong belief or conviction in the Word of God marks the end of the law FOR our righteousness. Doing what we are not sure of or in doubt with will never make us right or righteous. Most times it brings us shame and leaves us with regrets. Do you not ask yourself the "what if" question: What if this decision is going to cost others their lives or property?
"For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness." (Rom 4:3)
Whenever we have questionable doubts concerning the Word of God, conviction is not yet there. Living life without good convictions, is like the dead walking, very insensitive.
# The Birth of Love, Hope, and Faith.
This belief is what birth the eternal Love, Hope, and Faith of God in us. And we know Love never fails; Hope makes us strong; and Faith is NOT blind, deaf or dumb, because it sees things the eyes can't see; hears what the ears can't hear; and speaks great things.
So, you have to be fully convinced to be righteous with God, and even anyone else. YOU CAN'T BE RIGHTEOUS WITH A DOUBLE MIND AND TONGUE. Be single-minded and tongued in Christ. It is either you believe God, His Word, and Christ, or you don't.
Christ IS the end of the law FOR righteousness, agree with Him today. And may today mark the end of the laws restricting you from receiving all your blessings from the LORD, in Jesus Christ name, Amen.
# Fulfilling all righteousness.
"Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him." (Mat 3:13-15)
Even thou John the Baptist knew who Jesus was, he still had to be right in his dealings with the LORD. The Baptist couldn't imagine the Great One being baptised by the lesser. But for righteousness sake, it was permitted for that moment. God is very humble indeed.
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Mat 18:4)
In the kingdom of God today, it seem like no one want to do works like this anymore. We want to be seen as the most holy and not the lowly. We want all the glory but not humility. Can't we hear the LORD saying: "Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh US to fulfil all righteousness."
Humility is very, very needed in the kingdom of God (that is, our churches, homes, businesses). Never look down on anyone, see as God sees.
A Repeat.
"And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) LET US DO EVIL, THAT GOOD MAY COME? whose damnation is just." (Rom 3:8)
~ Can you imagine what in the name of "LOVE" some religious christians are telling others to do?!
They are encouraging others to partake and do evil that they might win souls for God. "But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)...God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?" (vs 5-6). The only thing this "new teachings" will lead to is to make God's righteousness unrighteous.
# A False Witness.
If Christ is not the end of the law FOR righteousness, that is, CHRIST IS GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS TO EVERYONE THAT BELIEVES, then you have a false knowledge and teachings, which will lead you astray. NEVER let anyone or teachings push you into unrighteous deeds, which will eventually make you a "false and dead" proof of God's righteousness. "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; AS I HAVE LOVED YOU, that ye also love one another." (John 13:34)
If it is this same love Christ is talking about that these religious christians are teaching, then something is definitely wrong somewhere. The way Christ loved His disciples is all in the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
# What kind of Love are we talking about?!
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE, for REPROOF, for CORRECTION, for INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS: THAT THE MAN OF GOD MAY BE PERFECT, THROUGHLY FURNISHED UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS." (2Ti 3:16-17)
If the love you are being taught is NOT a profitable one, then it's clearly and simply hellish. The love of Christ build's and uphold the doctrines of Christ; it's wonderful for reproof, correction, and instruction unto God's righteousness; which then lead us to PERFECTION in doing all good works. Whatever a perfect man does, is perfect and well pleasing, and IT'S NEVER OTHERWISE.
IMPORTANT: Here's the truth about Christ love and teachings. These might sound very "twisted" or "two-edged" to you, but that is exactly how the enemy is using it against the simple.
1- A Perfect man does (or make) good works, good works don't make a perfect man. (1Co 13:1-13)
2- Sabbath don't make you holy, you make sabbath holy for yourself. Sabbath is made for man, not man for the sabbath (Mark 2:27, Mat 12:8)
~ Can you imagine what in the name of "LOVE" some religious christians are telling others to do?!
They are encouraging others to partake and do evil that they might win souls for God. "But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)...God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?" (vs 5-6). The only thing this "new teachings" will lead to is to make God's righteousness unrighteous.
# A False Witness.
If Christ is not the end of the law FOR righteousness, that is, CHRIST IS GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS TO EVERYONE THAT BELIEVES, then you have a false knowledge and teachings, which will lead you astray. NEVER let anyone or teachings push you into unrighteous deeds, which will eventually make you a "false and dead" proof of God's righteousness. "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; AS I HAVE LOVED YOU, that ye also love one another." (John 13:34)
If it is this same love Christ is talking about that these religious christians are teaching, then something is definitely wrong somewhere. The way Christ loved His disciples is all in the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
# What kind of Love are we talking about?!
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE, for REPROOF, for CORRECTION, for INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS: THAT THE MAN OF GOD MAY BE PERFECT, THROUGHLY FURNISHED UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS." (2Ti 3:16-17)
If the love you are being taught is NOT a profitable one, then it's clearly and simply hellish. The love of Christ build's and uphold the doctrines of Christ; it's wonderful for reproof, correction, and instruction unto God's righteousness; which then lead us to PERFECTION in doing all good works. Whatever a perfect man does, is perfect and well pleasing, and IT'S NEVER OTHERWISE.
IMPORTANT: Here's the truth about Christ love and teachings. These might sound very "twisted" or "two-edged" to you, but that is exactly how the enemy is using it against the simple.
1- A Perfect man does (or make) good works, good works don't make a perfect man. (1Co 13:1-13)
2- Sabbath don't make you holy, you make sabbath holy for yourself. Sabbath is made for man, not man for the sabbath (Mark 2:27, Mat 12:8)
# Don't be twisted.
If situations around you and the ones going on all around the world is not making you think deep or meditate on the scriptures to squeeze out Rhemas, then you're too simple for grabs by the enemy.
~ Do you know that there are about 30,000 verses in the bible? And how many of them do you know with a deep conviction, strong enough to withstand every storm of life?
It's naturally difficult to know every single verse in the bible and their understanding, but it should NEVER be difficult for you to thoroughly understand the most important two carved out of LOVE (or the compression of the 10 commandments) as a christian.
"Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." (Mat 22:36-40)
If you still find it hard to understand and operate under these most powerful scriptures in the bible, you can't blame NO ONE including the devil, but you. Watch, Pray, and don't be Twisted.
A Living Proof.
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye PRESENT YOUR BODIES a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but BE YE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, THAT YE MAY PROVE what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Rom 12:1-2)
# Presenting our Bodies.
If you've died to self before God and man, first through Baptism and then daily carrying of your cross, then you are the one God MUST show-case to Himself and the whole world as a living proof. THERE IS A LIFESTYLE GOD IS CALLING ALL HIS CHILDREN UNTO, TO BE LIVING PROOFS OF HIM!
~ If you're not living this "lifestyle" how can you prove God is in control of this world's economy?!
Today, many find it hard to believe in the word of God when they "see" the ministers of the "God of the whole earth", lacking in proofs - especially Financial and Marital proofs. This same people also find it hard to believe the ministers that are showing this proofs. [Very funny people indeed.]
~ How then should the people of God be a living proof to God and this world, if we fight against everything we see?!
IT'S OUR "REASONABLE" SERVICE UNTO GOD TO LIVE RIGHT AND FAR ABOVE THIS WORLD'S ECONOMY AND GOVERNMENT. [Note that I am NOT talking about excessive and reckless lifestyles or proofs of this world.]
# How to Be Transformed (Physically).
The ONLY way is to adopt (DO!) EVERY knowledge from the "Ancient of Days" into our lives. YOU MUST DO AS YOUR MIND IS RENEWED. And as the mind is renewed (settled and sealed) through meditations on the scriptures, it fills up the heart with the revelation knowledge of God, and this is what will impact our bodies/world, as both the revelation and situations collide...
... and Only then can we prove that the Will of God is good, acceptable and perfect for whosoever that find's it by coming unto God through Christ.
# Presenting our Bodies.
If you've died to self before God and man, first through Baptism and then daily carrying of your cross, then you are the one God MUST show-case to Himself and the whole world as a living proof. THERE IS A LIFESTYLE GOD IS CALLING ALL HIS CHILDREN UNTO, TO BE LIVING PROOFS OF HIM!
~ If you're not living this "lifestyle" how can you prove God is in control of this world's economy?!
Today, many find it hard to believe in the word of God when they "see" the ministers of the "God of the whole earth", lacking in proofs - especially Financial and Marital proofs. This same people also find it hard to believe the ministers that are showing this proofs. [Very funny people indeed.]
~ How then should the people of God be a living proof to God and this world, if we fight against everything we see?!
IT'S OUR "REASONABLE" SERVICE UNTO GOD TO LIVE RIGHT AND FAR ABOVE THIS WORLD'S ECONOMY AND GOVERNMENT. [Note that I am NOT talking about excessive and reckless lifestyles or proofs of this world.]
# How to Be Transformed (Physically).
The ONLY way is to adopt (DO!) EVERY knowledge from the "Ancient of Days" into our lives. YOU MUST DO AS YOUR MIND IS RENEWED. And as the mind is renewed (settled and sealed) through meditations on the scriptures, it fills up the heart with the revelation knowledge of God, and this is what will impact our bodies/world, as both the revelation and situations collide...
... and Only then can we prove that the Will of God is good, acceptable and perfect for whosoever that find's it by coming unto God through Christ.
Prayer.
"For WHOSOEVER SHALL CALL upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Rom 10:13)
~ Do you know how to make calls?
In our physical world, making calls is now a common everyday thing. All you need is a working line, and "the Number/s" of whoever you wish to talk to, and then dial. This is what we've come to know as Telecommunication, which is the ability (the Technology) to communicate, transfer or exchange our desires in words or pictures, through a device (e.g., Phone, etc), over a distance the body is incapable of.
And unlike the technology of the Earth (physical), that of Heaven (spiritual) is having the right Heart, and using a device called Prayer in dialling the ONLY direct line (or number) of God, which is the name of Jesus Christ. [Note that it is NOT the mind or soul initiating these calls. It's from within the heart or spirit.]
~ Do you believe ALL about the Cross?
If God is not already in your heart, you won't be able to make (needed and urgent) calls unto God. If your KNOWLEDGE of the past, present, and future of ALL God did through Christ is not complete, settled, and sealed within your heart, you can't pray right.
The "State of your heart" is what determines and initiate all your calls unto the Throne Room of God, IN the name of Jesus. And we fully persuaded of getting answers to every single prayer or call that we make, knowing this: "For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed." (vs 11)
~ The Right way to Pray or Call unto God.
***IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ALL THAT YOU ARE PRAYING OR CALLING FOR, WHY SHOULD GOD ANSWER YOUR DOUBTS?***
When you've settled ALL questions and doubts about God's righteousness in Christ, then your confessions (prayers, calls, petitions, demands, etc) MUST change from:
"Jesus save or heal me", to this --> "IN Jesus name 'am saved or healed!", and NEVER looking back because the scripture says "WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH ON HIM SHALL NOT BE ASHAMED."!
# You have to make this change.
Stop praying like the Pharisees and start praying like the begotten of the Father. Start learning how to make the right calls and stand firm without shaking. The scriptures is the Words of the eternal God. All that He has said, He doesn't need to repeat ever again. God won't say what will not be forever.
God's Personality is conveyed to us through His written Word (Christ Jesus), which is also His Voice (Holy Spirit). When we fully understand this, we then know that it is extremely and eternally wise to "SEEK FIRST" God's kingdom and righteousness BEFORE seeking ANY other of our desires. [Note that God's kingdom is first His people (the Saints) before the Church buildings. The Welfare of the Saints MUST come before building projects.]
Our state of heart should now be this confession:
"NOW THAT I(WE) HAVE GOD, WHAT IS IT THAT I(WE) CAN'T DO?!"
Knowing God is not for show-off, but for strength and great exploits. Our fellowship (Oneness - One Voice and Speech) together should revolve around this. We should be saying and reminding ourselves that the reason for knowing God is to change our world.
~ Do you know how to make calls?
In our physical world, making calls is now a common everyday thing. All you need is a working line, and "the Number/s" of whoever you wish to talk to, and then dial. This is what we've come to know as Telecommunication, which is the ability (the Technology) to communicate, transfer or exchange our desires in words or pictures, through a device (e.g., Phone, etc), over a distance the body is incapable of.
And unlike the technology of the Earth (physical), that of Heaven (spiritual) is having the right Heart, and using a device called Prayer in dialling the ONLY direct line (or number) of God, which is the name of Jesus Christ. [Note that it is NOT the mind or soul initiating these calls. It's from within the heart or spirit.]
~ Do you believe ALL about the Cross?
If God is not already in your heart, you won't be able to make (needed and urgent) calls unto God. If your KNOWLEDGE of the past, present, and future of ALL God did through Christ is not complete, settled, and sealed within your heart, you can't pray right.
The "State of your heart" is what determines and initiate all your calls unto the Throne Room of God, IN the name of Jesus. And we fully persuaded of getting answers to every single prayer or call that we make, knowing this: "For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed." (vs 11)
~ The Right way to Pray or Call unto God.
***IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ALL THAT YOU ARE PRAYING OR CALLING FOR, WHY SHOULD GOD ANSWER YOUR DOUBTS?***
When you've settled ALL questions and doubts about God's righteousness in Christ, then your confessions (prayers, calls, petitions, demands, etc) MUST change from:
"Jesus save or heal me", to this --> "IN Jesus name 'am saved or healed!", and NEVER looking back because the scripture says "WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH ON HIM SHALL NOT BE ASHAMED."!
# You have to make this change.
Stop praying like the Pharisees and start praying like the begotten of the Father. Start learning how to make the right calls and stand firm without shaking. The scriptures is the Words of the eternal God. All that He has said, He doesn't need to repeat ever again. God won't say what will not be forever.
God's Personality is conveyed to us through His written Word (Christ Jesus), which is also His Voice (Holy Spirit). When we fully understand this, we then know that it is extremely and eternally wise to "SEEK FIRST" God's kingdom and righteousness BEFORE seeking ANY other of our desires. [Note that God's kingdom is first His people (the Saints) before the Church buildings. The Welfare of the Saints MUST come before building projects.]
Our state of heart should now be this confession:
"NOW THAT I(WE) HAVE GOD, WHAT IS IT THAT I(WE) CAN'T DO?!"
Knowing God is not for show-off, but for strength and great exploits. Our fellowship (Oneness - One Voice and Speech) together should revolve around this. We should be saying and reminding ourselves that the reason for knowing God is to change our world.
The Righteousness of God.
"For Christ is THE END of the law FOR righteousness to everyone that believeth." (Rom 10:4)
~ Do you really understand the quoted verse?
To fulfil a law, you must do the works to enjoy its benefits, which makes you "righteous" or a true citizen. And to not do it is a violation, which requires redemption or punishment. Laws are given to bring order into chaos, and to break or take laws away is to re-create chaos. This is the general idea we all have about Law and Order.
# The Kingdom of Heaven.
"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24)... Christ gave us the truth, and the Holy Spirit birth us again (Begotten: the Spirit birth a new spirit in us). [IMPORTANT: it's until you have the full understanding of this, WITHOUT an iota of doubt, before you can say you have the faith of Christ.]
Christ brought on Earth the spiritual kingdom of Heaven, reconciling the world back to God. When you are fully persuaded of all Christ did in comparison to the Law of Moses, which God gave as the standard to access the Most Holy place, then can you draw your own righteousness or fulfilment of the whole law and prophets from Christ.
~ You might be saying, "BUT HOW?!".
This is where FAITH in Christ comes into the picture. Faith in another term is the imagination/s that came through "seeing" in our hearts (that is, through the spirit), all that Christ did on the Cross concerning our past, present, and future situations. IF YOU CAN'T SEE ALL CHRIST HAS DONE, YOU STILL DON'T HAVE HIS FAITH. You need to know the position of things past, present and future to eliminate ALL doubts that could be hindering developing your faith through the knowledge of Christ.
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and SHALT BELIEVE (or SEE) in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (vs 9)...
This could also be said like this:-
You are saved from every situation as you confess with your mouth all that you believe in your heart as it relate to Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension!..."For WITH THE HEART man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (vs 10)
~ Do you now understand why you MUST know Christ?
"For whosoever shall CALL UPON the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Rom 10:13)... You can only call on whom you know, trust and believe is able to save you to get saved. You must draw your faith from the knowledge of Christ. Otherwise, you're simply waiting in vain.
"How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" (vs 14)
# What you MUST seek first.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Mat 6:33) ...and please allow me to paraphrase it.
["But seek first the spiritual kingdom of God and Christ's free gift of righteousness; and then you shall have all you seek."]
This is just a glimpse into the depth of the knowledge of the wonders God wrought through Christ as it relates to the fulfillment of the whole law of sin and death (law of Moses).
When we get hold of this, then we will understand the Salvation (Deliverance) that only must come through our mouths (that is, our "cloven tongues on fire"!). We will begin to speak and declare as we believe and see through the knowledge of Christ, and they shall be so, without a single jot of our words dropping to the ground unfulfilled! Do you still believe in Christ?
~ Do you really understand the quoted verse?
To fulfil a law, you must do the works to enjoy its benefits, which makes you "righteous" or a true citizen. And to not do it is a violation, which requires redemption or punishment. Laws are given to bring order into chaos, and to break or take laws away is to re-create chaos. This is the general idea we all have about Law and Order.
# The Kingdom of Heaven.
"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24)... Christ gave us the truth, and the Holy Spirit birth us again (Begotten: the Spirit birth a new spirit in us). [IMPORTANT: it's until you have the full understanding of this, WITHOUT an iota of doubt, before you can say you have the faith of Christ.]
Christ brought on Earth the spiritual kingdom of Heaven, reconciling the world back to God. When you are fully persuaded of all Christ did in comparison to the Law of Moses, which God gave as the standard to access the Most Holy place, then can you draw your own righteousness or fulfilment of the whole law and prophets from Christ.
~ You might be saying, "BUT HOW?!".
This is where FAITH in Christ comes into the picture. Faith in another term is the imagination/s that came through "seeing" in our hearts (that is, through the spirit), all that Christ did on the Cross concerning our past, present, and future situations. IF YOU CAN'T SEE ALL CHRIST HAS DONE, YOU STILL DON'T HAVE HIS FAITH. You need to know the position of things past, present and future to eliminate ALL doubts that could be hindering developing your faith through the knowledge of Christ.
"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and SHALT BELIEVE (or SEE) in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." (vs 9)...
This could also be said like this:-
You are saved from every situation as you confess with your mouth all that you believe in your heart as it relate to Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension!..."For WITH THE HEART man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (vs 10)
~ Do you now understand why you MUST know Christ?
"For whosoever shall CALL UPON the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Rom 10:13)... You can only call on whom you know, trust and believe is able to save you to get saved. You must draw your faith from the knowledge of Christ. Otherwise, you're simply waiting in vain.
"How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?" (vs 14)
# What you MUST seek first.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Mat 6:33) ...and please allow me to paraphrase it.
["But seek first the spiritual kingdom of God and Christ's free gift of righteousness; and then you shall have all you seek."]
This is just a glimpse into the depth of the knowledge of the wonders God wrought through Christ as it relates to the fulfillment of the whole law of sin and death (law of Moses).
When we get hold of this, then we will understand the Salvation (Deliverance) that only must come through our mouths (that is, our "cloven tongues on fire"!). We will begin to speak and declare as we believe and see through the knowledge of Christ, and they shall be so, without a single jot of our words dropping to the ground unfulfilled! Do you still believe in Christ?
The Communion of the Holy Spirit.
"For THE LIFE of the flesh IS IN THE BLOOD: and I have given it to you upon the altar (the Cross) to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul." (Lev 17:11)
The Life of God that was/is in Christ Jesus was/is in His Blood. The DIVINE CONNECTION of the supernatural and natural is at the blood level, and that is simply the truth. The scriptures clearly states that the Life/Breath of God, which is the Holy Spirit, that was/is in Jesus, was in His Blood.
~ The Bloodline.
The communion communicate and facilitate the transfer of the supernatural unto the natural, and brings the dead back to life. The bond between the Spirit and the flesh is in the Blood. [Note: Never forget that THIS kind of life is not like the first Adam. This is the Life of God in a different dimension!]
~ What kind of Life?
The kind of life that was in Jesus Christ was God's kind of life. And the Only way to get His kind of supernatural life is through His Blood. This Life was the Breath of God, which is the Holy Spirit! Without the breath of God/Life, the flesh is dead (Gen 2:7). The Breath determines your life.
~ What kind of Person?
The character of Jesus Christ was the full manifestation of the Father God. His flesh/Body was the TEMPLE of the Holy Spirit. He was the TREE OF LIFE and the LIGHT of the whole world. He was going about RECONCILING (the Atonement) the world back to the Father, and much more. All these was because of the kind of Blood He carried in His flesh.
~ The Bloodline.
The Holy Spirit came upon this Blood (and the bloodline of Abraham in the flesh), and through it God is now reconciling the whole world to Himself. And this is the very reason Jesus said this:
"Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day." (John 6:54) ...
Jesus can't and won't raise you up at the last day without the Spirit in His Blood. YOU MUST EAT HIS FLESH AND DRINK HIS BLOOD REGULARLY. The eternal Life is a life that can NEVER die, and so it's alive forever even if the flesh should fall asleep (temporal death). [Note: Make pretty sure your church serves the communion table at least once every month.]
# The Bonding together.
Oneness with God and ourselves is why we need a Saviour like Jesus Christ in the world. This could also be termed "Atonement", the reconciling of our souls back to that of the Father. The Blood of the LAMB carried the Spirit/Breath of God within it, and it's the Life of God.
NO ONE can have the Life of God WITHOUT the Blood of Christ. NO OTHER BLOOD FROM ANY OTHER FLESH CAN GIVE THIS KIND OF LIFE. THe blood is the link between the spirit and the flesh. The Saviour, and the Christ, brought on the altar of sacrifice (i.e, the Cross), both the Flesh (Jesus) and the Blood (Spirit) for us to see and dwell with the Father.
Many fear taking the communion because they've been told it could kill them if they have sinned. How far from the truth can this be!? Should the very thing that should bring reconciliation now bring death?! The bible only warned against drinking it "unworthily", that is, without regard or any reverence to Christ (1Co 11:27-29).
THE COMMUNION IS FOR RECONCILIATION NOT FOR PUNISHMENT. IT IS TO TAKE AWAY SINS NOT PUNISH YOU FOR IT.
The Life of God that was/is in Christ Jesus was/is in His Blood. The DIVINE CONNECTION of the supernatural and natural is at the blood level, and that is simply the truth. The scriptures clearly states that the Life/Breath of God, which is the Holy Spirit, that was/is in Jesus, was in His Blood.
~ The Bloodline.
The communion communicate and facilitate the transfer of the supernatural unto the natural, and brings the dead back to life. The bond between the Spirit and the flesh is in the Blood. [Note: Never forget that THIS kind of life is not like the first Adam. This is the Life of God in a different dimension!]
~ What kind of Life?
The kind of life that was in Jesus Christ was God's kind of life. And the Only way to get His kind of supernatural life is through His Blood. This Life was the Breath of God, which is the Holy Spirit! Without the breath of God/Life, the flesh is dead (Gen 2:7). The Breath determines your life.
~ What kind of Person?
The character of Jesus Christ was the full manifestation of the Father God. His flesh/Body was the TEMPLE of the Holy Spirit. He was the TREE OF LIFE and the LIGHT of the whole world. He was going about RECONCILING (the Atonement) the world back to the Father, and much more. All these was because of the kind of Blood He carried in His flesh.
~ The Bloodline.
The Holy Spirit came upon this Blood (and the bloodline of Abraham in the flesh), and through it God is now reconciling the whole world to Himself. And this is the very reason Jesus said this:
"Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day." (John 6:54) ...
Jesus can't and won't raise you up at the last day without the Spirit in His Blood. YOU MUST EAT HIS FLESH AND DRINK HIS BLOOD REGULARLY. The eternal Life is a life that can NEVER die, and so it's alive forever even if the flesh should fall asleep (temporal death). [Note: Make pretty sure your church serves the communion table at least once every month.]
# The Bonding together.
Oneness with God and ourselves is why we need a Saviour like Jesus Christ in the world. This could also be termed "Atonement", the reconciling of our souls back to that of the Father. The Blood of the LAMB carried the Spirit/Breath of God within it, and it's the Life of God.
NO ONE can have the Life of God WITHOUT the Blood of Christ. NO OTHER BLOOD FROM ANY OTHER FLESH CAN GIVE THIS KIND OF LIFE. THe blood is the link between the spirit and the flesh. The Saviour, and the Christ, brought on the altar of sacrifice (i.e, the Cross), both the Flesh (Jesus) and the Blood (Spirit) for us to see and dwell with the Father.
Many fear taking the communion because they've been told it could kill them if they have sinned. How far from the truth can this be!? Should the very thing that should bring reconciliation now bring death?! The bible only warned against drinking it "unworthily", that is, without regard or any reverence to Christ (1Co 11:27-29).
THE COMMUNION IS FOR RECONCILIATION NOT FOR PUNISHMENT. IT IS TO TAKE AWAY SINS NOT PUNISH YOU FOR IT.
Everlasting Darkness.
"Which NONE of the princes of this world (system) knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory." (1Co 2:8)
# They Still Don't Know!
If as Christians we still don't know that the Adversary CAN'T SEE INTO the glorious light of the gospel of Christ that we live by and preach, then the enemy will continue to frustrate our faith. [Note that as we live out the truth, we are not dumb or stupid, but trusting in the faithfulness of God.]
"And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath RESERVED in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day." (Jud 1:6)... the adversary, the devil, is also one of these fallen angels, reserved in everlasting chain (obscurity or permanent blindness) to the mysteries of God like; Tongues, Baptisms, Confessions, Communion, etc!
~ Why are we still afraid of this defeated angels?
It is primarily because we are no more paying attention to the scriptures that point to the Life in Christ. Life is like a mystery yet to unfold before many. "SEARCH the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. (Joh 5:39-40).
Many things have been written of the "open show/disgrace" Christ made of the enemy, and it's left to us to continue trusting in the faithfulness of Christ. And as we continue to stand firm on all that is written, with bold declarations over our this world's system, we surely know this:
"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." (Isa 59:19) ...
The enemy knows he was blinded by Christ forever! The devils knows, and so must we.
# Don't Be Ignorant.
Search the scriptures, and obtain the testimonies of Christ Jesus, in order to KNOW Him. When you know Christ, you have His Spirit of Life. Everything that then has breath will have your name written in them, even the Book of Life!
Many things do happen in the physical that shows a misalignment to the truth (the spiritual), and because of this physical manifestations, many are giving up on their faith. Re-align your world to the truth found in Christ, and trust in God's faithfulness. You might be broke physically, but is that the truth spiritually?
Let us change this world's system to conform to that of the image of Christ we carry within our hearts. It's NEVER going to happen by our own might nor power (that is, flesh), but by the power of the Holy Spirit (Zec 4:6). Therefore, we fully trust in that all we desire will come to pass according to the Will of the Father, as we engage ourselves in the mysteries of God!
# They Still Don't Know!
If as Christians we still don't know that the Adversary CAN'T SEE INTO the glorious light of the gospel of Christ that we live by and preach, then the enemy will continue to frustrate our faith. [Note that as we live out the truth, we are not dumb or stupid, but trusting in the faithfulness of God.]
"And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath RESERVED in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day." (Jud 1:6)... the adversary, the devil, is also one of these fallen angels, reserved in everlasting chain (obscurity or permanent blindness) to the mysteries of God like; Tongues, Baptisms, Confessions, Communion, etc!
~ Why are we still afraid of this defeated angels?
It is primarily because we are no more paying attention to the scriptures that point to the Life in Christ. Life is like a mystery yet to unfold before many. "SEARCH the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. (Joh 5:39-40).
Many things have been written of the "open show/disgrace" Christ made of the enemy, and it's left to us to continue trusting in the faithfulness of Christ. And as we continue to stand firm on all that is written, with bold declarations over our this world's system, we surely know this:
"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." (Isa 59:19) ...
The enemy knows he was blinded by Christ forever! The devils knows, and so must we.
# Don't Be Ignorant.
Search the scriptures, and obtain the testimonies of Christ Jesus, in order to KNOW Him. When you know Christ, you have His Spirit of Life. Everything that then has breath will have your name written in them, even the Book of Life!
Many things do happen in the physical that shows a misalignment to the truth (the spiritual), and because of this physical manifestations, many are giving up on their faith. Re-align your world to the truth found in Christ, and trust in God's faithfulness. You might be broke physically, but is that the truth spiritually?
Let us change this world's system to conform to that of the image of Christ we carry within our hearts. It's NEVER going to happen by our own might nor power (that is, flesh), but by the power of the Holy Spirit (Zec 4:6). Therefore, we fully trust in that all we desire will come to pass according to the Will of the Father, as we engage ourselves in the mysteries of God!
Pressing In.
"And from the days of John the Baptist UNTIL NOW the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force." (Mat 11:12)
# Believe Right, Live Right.
Whenever this scripture is read, it's always to be used in what is popularly known as "violent prayers", i.e., "taking everything by force", instead of seeking for Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding of the truth.
Looking into the same scripture in context, we see that Jesus was talking about the "Effect of the Gospel". Previous Prophets never preached like Jesus and John the Baptist, and they never did experience this force of pressing, pushing, rushing, pulling, tugging, stampedes, hauling, dragging, etc, from hearts that have received the truth. When you truly believe the truth, you quickly move in its direction. This is what always happen when the power of the glorious gospel of Christ is unveiled in our preaching.
Many people (i.e., convicted sinners) saw the judgement coming, and desperately were seeking to enter into the "place of safety", and NEVER that the kingdom of darkness was taking things from the kingdom of God. Jesus NEVER even suggested this. The kingdom of darkness can NEVER stand that of Light. NEVER. So, how could darkness/ignorance pluck things from Light/Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding?
# The TimeFrame.
"The law and the prophets WERE UNTIL John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man PRESSETH into it." (Luk 16:16)....
This is the very reason Christ Jesus had to give us a Timeframe of when the law and prophets cease to be preventing people from entering or pressing into the new covenant. THIS PRESSING HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DEVIL, BUT ONLY WITH THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
# Pressing into Greatness!
~ Why would people be so very energetic or forceful about entering in escaping the wrath of God?
"Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is LEAST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS GREATER THE HE (i.e., the Baptist!)." (Mat 11:11)...
@ Tell me, why won't people press hard to get into This great kingdom of God?! This has nothing to do with the kingdom of darkness, but all to do with the preaching of the kingdom of God from heaven.
@ Tell me, why should anyone not press in into their greatness, after receiving the truth? Knowing this for sure that the gospel won't get to you if it has not first defeated the kingdom of darkness. NEVER AGAIN THINK THE DEVIL HAVE ANY ACCESS TO THIS GREAT KINGDOM OF GOD. He can't take anything away from you, unless you give him or you're ignorant.
# Believe Right, Live Right.
Whenever this scripture is read, it's always to be used in what is popularly known as "violent prayers", i.e., "taking everything by force", instead of seeking for Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding of the truth.
Looking into the same scripture in context, we see that Jesus was talking about the "Effect of the Gospel". Previous Prophets never preached like Jesus and John the Baptist, and they never did experience this force of pressing, pushing, rushing, pulling, tugging, stampedes, hauling, dragging, etc, from hearts that have received the truth. When you truly believe the truth, you quickly move in its direction. This is what always happen when the power of the glorious gospel of Christ is unveiled in our preaching.
Many people (i.e., convicted sinners) saw the judgement coming, and desperately were seeking to enter into the "place of safety", and NEVER that the kingdom of darkness was taking things from the kingdom of God. Jesus NEVER even suggested this. The kingdom of darkness can NEVER stand that of Light. NEVER. So, how could darkness/ignorance pluck things from Light/Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding?
# The TimeFrame.
"The law and the prophets WERE UNTIL John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man PRESSETH into it." (Luk 16:16)....
This is the very reason Christ Jesus had to give us a Timeframe of when the law and prophets cease to be preventing people from entering or pressing into the new covenant. THIS PRESSING HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DEVIL, BUT ONLY WITH THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
# Pressing into Greatness!
~ Why would people be so very energetic or forceful about entering in escaping the wrath of God?
"Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is LEAST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS GREATER THE HE (i.e., the Baptist!)." (Mat 11:11)...
@ Tell me, why won't people press hard to get into This great kingdom of God?! This has nothing to do with the kingdom of darkness, but all to do with the preaching of the kingdom of God from heaven.
@ Tell me, why should anyone not press in into their greatness, after receiving the truth? Knowing this for sure that the gospel won't get to you if it has not first defeated the kingdom of darkness. NEVER AGAIN THINK THE DEVIL HAVE ANY ACCESS TO THIS GREAT KINGDOM OF GOD. He can't take anything away from you, unless you give him or you're ignorant.
~ Why wouldn't everyone Press In?
Within the kingdom of God is Love, Joy, Peace,...
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: AGAINST SUCH THERE IS NO LAW. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." (Gal 5:22-24)
The Law of Sin and Death, which the Accuser (the Devil/s) tremendously uses to cast down the mighty men, have no hold over anyone within the kingdom of God. For as long as we work and labour in Love of Christ for one another within the kingdom, this law and prophets have been fulfilled and immediately nullified.
Many are still waiting for that "Day" when the devil will be cast down underneath the Earth (their body and feet), not knowing the dispensation they are in NOW and FOREVER. When you believe right, you will definitely live right.
Perfection.
"Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, LET US GO UNTO PERFECTION; NOT LAYING AGAIN the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment." (Heb 6:1-2)
What we ought to be moving unto by now in ALL churches is perfection, but this is not yet true. Our direction is still towards RE-LAYING the foundations over and over again. Why is this so? It's simply because we are not paying attention to this Apostolic movement.
Some churches are so out of alignment that they actually need to lay again the foundation to stand on. The principles of the doctrine of Christ is totally being smashed by their worlds. There are principles to be drawn from the doctrine of Christ in laying these foundations, but these churches are not really getting it. Therefore, the enemy now freely come and go in and out among them, flooding everything they've built or are building.
~ What is this perfection?
"For God is not unrighteous to forget your WORK AND LABOUR OF LOVE, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister." (Heb 6:10)
This is where ALL churches should be right now! IN THE LOVE OF CHRIST. Studying how Christ loved His disciples; died to self in washing their feets, etc, and died for them and the whole wide world. If your church is not in this kind of fellowship, you're still not being perfected or obedient.
What we ought to be moving unto by now in ALL churches is perfection, but this is not yet true. Our direction is still towards RE-LAYING the foundations over and over again. Why is this so? It's simply because we are not paying attention to this Apostolic movement.
Some churches are so out of alignment that they actually need to lay again the foundation to stand on. The principles of the doctrine of Christ is totally being smashed by their worlds. There are principles to be drawn from the doctrine of Christ in laying these foundations, but these churches are not really getting it. Therefore, the enemy now freely come and go in and out among them, flooding everything they've built or are building.
~ What is this perfection?
"For God is not unrighteous to forget your WORK AND LABOUR OF LOVE, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister." (Heb 6:10)
This is where ALL churches should be right now! IN THE LOVE OF CHRIST. Studying how Christ loved His disciples; died to self in washing their feets, etc, and died for them and the whole wide world. If your church is not in this kind of fellowship, you're still not being perfected or obedient.
# Moving unto Perfection.
This is not by mouth alone, but in deeds. There shouldn't be anyone not having the Spirit among your congregation. Even thou some might be financially challenged, that should NEVER take the place of the Spirit birthing Love, Joy, Peace, etc. Money can't and shouldn't determine anyone among your congregation from being filled with the Spirit. This is what the ministers should be on the look out for and do thorough follow up.
But what are the churches pre-occupied with today? Membership, not Discipleship because they know discipleship will cost them everything. Yes, it will but do we have any other alternative? No. We just have to work and labour in love to make sure ALL the saints are perfected in the Spirit of God, irrespective of situations militating against perfection.
Christianity "seems" to be loosing some grounds because of this great neglect. Our politicians, lawyers and co are being bought over by the Adversary because of our neglectful ministrations. We need to change to make the necessary changes. Let our politicians and lawyers come back into an atmosphere of agape love, where there is no fear but boldness.
Saviours.
"But he, whom God RAISED AGAIN, saw no corruption." (Act 13:37)
After Christ gave up His Spirit, His Body NEVER saw corruption or decay. This same body of Christ was raised up or quickened by His Spirit, in fulfillment of the Promise of God!
# Now here is the good news!
That same Body that was raised to NEVER again see corruption because the Devil is judged (John 16:11), and the power over "Death and Life" taken away from him, is what we are part of as saints within His Body, the Church!
For as long as you belong to the Body of Christ, the prince of this world's system (not the Cosmos) is eternally judged! We have been made free men and women. WE DO NOT BELONG TO THIS SYSTEM ANYMORE, WE ARE NOW OF THAT OF CHRIST! Both systems are in full operation the same time on this one Cosmos/Earth, but we know and belong to the kingdom of God which will stand and remain forever.
To be conscious of this, is to come alive in Christ. We are of a different nature, never to see corruption ever again.
# Run into the Church!
No matter what the media is saying about the Church, NEVER let that take away the spiritual mystery of the Church, which is spiritually "the Body of Christ". THERE IS NO WHERE ELSE YOU CAN GO TO BE SAVED, EXCEPT THROUGH THE BODY OF CHRIST.
Endure all the politickings, lobbyings, and cosmetic smiles, looking only unto Jesus Christ, never letting the stumblers get to your devoted heart. Stay and remain within the Church at all cost after you've found the right one. God can't do anything on Earth without Christ, and Christ can't do anything without His whole Body working out all the desires of God. And also note that, without Christ we can do nothing.
Get back into the Church and let us make these enemies of Christ His footstool. We are more than conquerors!
After Christ gave up His Spirit, His Body NEVER saw corruption or decay. This same body of Christ was raised up or quickened by His Spirit, in fulfillment of the Promise of God!
# Now here is the good news!
That same Body that was raised to NEVER again see corruption because the Devil is judged (John 16:11), and the power over "Death and Life" taken away from him, is what we are part of as saints within His Body, the Church!
For as long as you belong to the Body of Christ, the prince of this world's system (not the Cosmos) is eternally judged! We have been made free men and women. WE DO NOT BELONG TO THIS SYSTEM ANYMORE, WE ARE NOW OF THAT OF CHRIST! Both systems are in full operation the same time on this one Cosmos/Earth, but we know and belong to the kingdom of God which will stand and remain forever.
To be conscious of this, is to come alive in Christ. We are of a different nature, never to see corruption ever again.
# Run into the Church!
No matter what the media is saying about the Church, NEVER let that take away the spiritual mystery of the Church, which is spiritually "the Body of Christ". THERE IS NO WHERE ELSE YOU CAN GO TO BE SAVED, EXCEPT THROUGH THE BODY OF CHRIST.
Endure all the politickings, lobbyings, and cosmetic smiles, looking only unto Jesus Christ, never letting the stumblers get to your devoted heart. Stay and remain within the Church at all cost after you've found the right one. God can't do anything on Earth without Christ, and Christ can't do anything without His whole Body working out all the desires of God. And also note that, without Christ we can do nothing.
Get back into the Church and let us make these enemies of Christ His footstool. We are more than conquerors!
The "Voice of Truth".
"But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this (their) 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. For we preach not ourselves, but CHRIST JESUS THE LORD;...." (2Co 4:3-5)
Now that the world doesn't want to hear a different voice or Spirit, other than the one already in their heads, Christians are now haters.
One very first thing we as Christians should know upfront is that This Voice of truth or the Spirit of truth that we speak forth, is very convicting to all other voices/spirits indwelling this ignorant world. When we speak, it cut straight through their hearts because it's the sword of the Spirit of God, that should enable God's love and power to effect the necessary change. But the deceived won't listen because they can't see and are blinded by the prince of their world.
They say Christians are not tolerant and present their alternate views in such a way that calls for pity. The way they reason this out is so cunningly crafted that even a Christian not yet fully founded in Christ could easily stray from his path. They say if you're not "tolerant", you're not loving. What kind of love will sit down and look while a child crosses the highway alone?!
They (the evil spirits we wrestle with) want us to sit down and be very quiet, while they destroy lives of the ignorant. What kind of love is that? But Wisdom (Christ) says otherwise! Wisdom says, we should compassionately be the true "voice of reason" to this lost world. How? I know can't stop you from doing whatever you want to do to yourself, but I will remain a voice to constantly point to the right way, which is Christ Jesus.
# A Different Story.
Every day, we are all being told different stories, and it's entirely dependent on the voice you're tuned to. The voice of Truth or of the Spirit, is always telling us His children a different story compared to the voice of this world. And so, many never know we are spiritually at war because of these voices.
"For though we walk in the flesh, WE DO NOT WAR AFTER THE FLESH: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;" (2Co 10:3-5)... and this is extremely loaded with the truth!
Even thou we are humans, we do not fight like humans, by engaging ourselves in physical wars, but that we are fully aware of the kind of battle we are to go into because of the kind of spiritual weapons provided to us by our LORD and General, Christ Jesus. Our weapons are spiritual and never carnal (not guns, bombs, etc), but the Word of God put up in praise-worship, prayer and in tongues!!! And the living Word of God is very mighty in pulling down strongholds, CASTING DOWN IMAGINATIONS (or casting down crowns and all authorities before Christ), and every subtle thoughts (especially the so-called love and tolerance gospel), by BRINGING THEM INTO CAPTIVITY TO THE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST.
Every unbeliever carries these spirits that must be spiritually brought in captivity before Christ. These evil spirits will NEVER like you, neither want too much of you around their hosts (preys). Therefore, we engage them differently because of the kind of weapons we have to use, knowing for sure that everyone living must cast down their crowns only before Christ, Who has paid all the price for the salvation of the whole wide world!
Now that the world doesn't want to hear a different voice or Spirit, other than the one already in their heads, Christians are now haters.
One very first thing we as Christians should know upfront is that This Voice of truth or the Spirit of truth that we speak forth, is very convicting to all other voices/spirits indwelling this ignorant world. When we speak, it cut straight through their hearts because it's the sword of the Spirit of God, that should enable God's love and power to effect the necessary change. But the deceived won't listen because they can't see and are blinded by the prince of their world.
They say Christians are not tolerant and present their alternate views in such a way that calls for pity. The way they reason this out is so cunningly crafted that even a Christian not yet fully founded in Christ could easily stray from his path. They say if you're not "tolerant", you're not loving. What kind of love will sit down and look while a child crosses the highway alone?!
They (the evil spirits we wrestle with) want us to sit down and be very quiet, while they destroy lives of the ignorant. What kind of love is that? But Wisdom (Christ) says otherwise! Wisdom says, we should compassionately be the true "voice of reason" to this lost world. How? I know can't stop you from doing whatever you want to do to yourself, but I will remain a voice to constantly point to the right way, which is Christ Jesus.
# A Different Story.
Every day, we are all being told different stories, and it's entirely dependent on the voice you're tuned to. The voice of Truth or of the Spirit, is always telling us His children a different story compared to the voice of this world. And so, many never know we are spiritually at war because of these voices.
"For though we walk in the flesh, WE DO NOT WAR AFTER THE FLESH: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;" (2Co 10:3-5)... and this is extremely loaded with the truth!
Even thou we are humans, we do not fight like humans, by engaging ourselves in physical wars, but that we are fully aware of the kind of battle we are to go into because of the kind of spiritual weapons provided to us by our LORD and General, Christ Jesus. Our weapons are spiritual and never carnal (not guns, bombs, etc), but the Word of God put up in praise-worship, prayer and in tongues!!! And the living Word of God is very mighty in pulling down strongholds, CASTING DOWN IMAGINATIONS (or casting down crowns and all authorities before Christ), and every subtle thoughts (especially the so-called love and tolerance gospel), by BRINGING THEM INTO CAPTIVITY TO THE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST.
Every unbeliever carries these spirits that must be spiritually brought in captivity before Christ. These evil spirits will NEVER like you, neither want too much of you around their hosts (preys). Therefore, we engage them differently because of the kind of weapons we have to use, knowing for sure that everyone living must cast down their crowns only before Christ, Who has paid all the price for the salvation of the whole wide world!
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