A Wonderful Partnership!
“They were thoroughly astounded and completely overwhelmed, saying, “He has done everything well! He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak!”Mark 7:37 (AMP)
As children of God, with the Holy Spirit alive in us, we are called to have the same reputation Jesus had when He walked the earth. How does this happen? Well, 1 John 4:17 says, "In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him], because as He is, so are we in this world." When we encounter the Lord, His love does a brilliant work in us. It perfects our character so that we become more and more like Jesus. When He came to this earth He lived out His purpose which was to represent His Father well, and to destroy the work of the enemy (the devil). That is the ministry of Jesus we inherited, along with the authority to carry it out. But unless we pursue encountering His Presence, we simply won't be equipped to do it. The more time we spend yielding to the Presence of God, the more His love and power transform and perfect us so we can live out what He has done on the inside of us, with great confidence and joy. The life of Jesus was marked by wonderful acts, bringing others to know the true character of the Father and breaking off the devil's control over their lives. Jesus is our perfect example. Follow in His footsteps and enjoy the wonderful partnership of the Holy Spirit!
“They were thoroughly astounded and completely overwhelmed, saying, “He has done everything well! He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak!”Mark 7:37 (AMP)
As children of God, with the Holy Spirit alive in us, we are called to have the same reputation Jesus had when He walked the earth. How does this happen? Well, 1 John 4:17 says, "In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him], because as He is, so are we in this world." When we encounter the Lord, His love does a brilliant work in us. It perfects our character so that we become more and more like Jesus. When He came to this earth He lived out His purpose which was to represent His Father well, and to destroy the work of the enemy (the devil). That is the ministry of Jesus we inherited, along with the authority to carry it out. But unless we pursue encountering His Presence, we simply won't be equipped to do it. The more time we spend yielding to the Presence of God, the more His love and power transform and perfect us so we can live out what He has done on the inside of us, with great confidence and joy. The life of Jesus was marked by wonderful acts, bringing others to know the true character of the Father and breaking off the devil's control over their lives. Jesus is our perfect example. Follow in His footsteps and enjoy the wonderful partnership of the Holy Spirit!
56 Said he heard that the famous evangelist, Billy Graham, was just one state over from him, holding a meeting, said he went over to that meeting, thought he’d talk it over with Mr. Graham. And said, “Mr. Graham had a notable message that night, and he said, ‘All that wants to receive Jesus Christ, stand up and raise up your hand.’”
57 Said, “I stood up, raised up my hand.” Said, “They took me in the room, and told me, ‘Did I believe that He was the Son of God?’ And I said, ‘Yes, I do.’ And they told me, upon my faith, that made me a Christian, and said, ‘It’s all over now.’”
He said, “Brother Branham, but it wasn’t all over.”
58 And he said, “I went out, and then I went to another place, and the people was called the Free Methodists.” And said, “They told me I had to get sanctified, and get happy and shout, then it would be all over.” And said, “They stayed with me,” and said, “I got happy, sanctified, and shouted, and it was…” But said, “They told me, ‘It’s all over.’ But,” said, “it wasn’t.”
59 And said, “Then I went to a famous Pentecostal brother, who crosses the nation back and forth,” one of the largest Pentecostal group, and said, “he said, ‘Have you ever spoke in tongues?’ ‘No.’ Said, ‘Then you haven’t received the Holy Ghost.’ Said, ‘Then go back in the other tent, and receive the Holy Ghost.’”
60 Said, “They were very nice to me, worked with me, and everything.” And said, “I stayed in there, there was some of them stayed with me way in the night.” Said, “Finally, the power fell on me, and I spoke in tongues.” And said, “And I come out,” said, “the evangelist, I went to see him the next day, he said, ‘It’s all over.’” And said, “Brother Branham, it wasn’t all over.”
61 And he said, “Then I—I went from there down to the, from there,” he said, “I—I went to the Voice of Healing.” And said, “When I got to the Voice of Healing,” said, “I got with all those brethren there,” and said, “they told me that I had crossed over the separating line in my life, that there was no place for me. Said, ‘The only one straighten you out,’ said, ‘go see Brother Branham, he’s a prophet.’” Now, that’s wrong, but, “They said, ‘He—he’s a prophet, he will be able to look down and see where you crossed the line, and maybe you go back and do something, there’s something that you haven’t done, or, you better go see him.’”
He said, “Brother Branham, here I am.”
62 And I said, “Well, Brother,” I said, “I’m not a prophet.” I said, “But the Lord lets me discern things to help out the people, a little, humble gift.” I said, “But I—I don’t call myself a prophet.” I said, “But—but you don’t need a prophet for that, you just need to get straightened out, that’s all. You don’t…”
63 I said, “Now, I want to ask you something.” I said, “What Billy Graham told you was the truth,” and I said, “and what the Methodists told you was the truth, and what the Pentecostals told you was the truth, but it wasn’t all the truth.” See? I said, “It was truth, but not all of it.”
64 I said, “I believe in accepting Christ as personal Saviour, I believe that; I believe in sanctification, and cleaning up a life, and getting happy and shouting, I believe that; I believe in speaking in tongues, in the baptism of the Spirit, and I believe in all that,” but I said, “that’s not exactly what we’re talking about.”
I said, “I want to ask you something.” I said, “Now, remember, you said for forty years of your life you did not do anything.”
65 He said, “Brother Branham, I’ve sold every car I’ve got and give it to preachers and evangelists. I’ve done everything that I know how to do, make reconciliations for what I’ve done in my life.”
66 I said, “That wasn’t necessary, you didn’t have to do that.” See? I said, “God never required you to do that.” I said, “You can’t pay your way in, that’s not the idea.” But I said, “His grace is taking you in.”
He said, “Well, what must I do?”
57 Said, “I stood up, raised up my hand.” Said, “They took me in the room, and told me, ‘Did I believe that He was the Son of God?’ And I said, ‘Yes, I do.’ And they told me, upon my faith, that made me a Christian, and said, ‘It’s all over now.’”
He said, “Brother Branham, but it wasn’t all over.”
58 And he said, “I went out, and then I went to another place, and the people was called the Free Methodists.” And said, “They told me I had to get sanctified, and get happy and shout, then it would be all over.” And said, “They stayed with me,” and said, “I got happy, sanctified, and shouted, and it was…” But said, “They told me, ‘It’s all over.’ But,” said, “it wasn’t.”
59 And said, “Then I went to a famous Pentecostal brother, who crosses the nation back and forth,” one of the largest Pentecostal group, and said, “he said, ‘Have you ever spoke in tongues?’ ‘No.’ Said, ‘Then you haven’t received the Holy Ghost.’ Said, ‘Then go back in the other tent, and receive the Holy Ghost.’”
60 Said, “They were very nice to me, worked with me, and everything.” And said, “I stayed in there, there was some of them stayed with me way in the night.” Said, “Finally, the power fell on me, and I spoke in tongues.” And said, “And I come out,” said, “the evangelist, I went to see him the next day, he said, ‘It’s all over.’” And said, “Brother Branham, it wasn’t all over.”
61 And he said, “Then I—I went from there down to the, from there,” he said, “I—I went to the Voice of Healing.” And said, “When I got to the Voice of Healing,” said, “I got with all those brethren there,” and said, “they told me that I had crossed over the separating line in my life, that there was no place for me. Said, ‘The only one straighten you out,’ said, ‘go see Brother Branham, he’s a prophet.’” Now, that’s wrong, but, “They said, ‘He—he’s a prophet, he will be able to look down and see where you crossed the line, and maybe you go back and do something, there’s something that you haven’t done, or, you better go see him.’”
He said, “Brother Branham, here I am.”
62 And I said, “Well, Brother,” I said, “I’m not a prophet.” I said, “But the Lord lets me discern things to help out the people, a little, humble gift.” I said, “But I—I don’t call myself a prophet.” I said, “But—but you don’t need a prophet for that, you just need to get straightened out, that’s all. You don’t…”
63 I said, “Now, I want to ask you something.” I said, “What Billy Graham told you was the truth,” and I said, “and what the Methodists told you was the truth, and what the Pentecostals told you was the truth, but it wasn’t all the truth.” See? I said, “It was truth, but not all of it.”
64 I said, “I believe in accepting Christ as personal Saviour, I believe that; I believe in sanctification, and cleaning up a life, and getting happy and shouting, I believe that; I believe in speaking in tongues, in the baptism of the Spirit, and I believe in all that,” but I said, “that’s not exactly what we’re talking about.”
I said, “I want to ask you something.” I said, “Now, remember, you said for forty years of your life you did not do anything.”
65 He said, “Brother Branham, I’ve sold every car I’ve got and give it to preachers and evangelists. I’ve done everything that I know how to do, make reconciliations for what I’ve done in my life.”
66 I said, “That wasn’t necessary, you didn’t have to do that.” See? I said, “God never required you to do that.” I said, “You can’t pay your way in, that’s not the idea.” But I said, “His grace is taking you in.”
He said, “Well, what must I do?”
67 I said, “There’s not a thing, nothing you can do.” I said, “You told me for the first forty years of your life, that you didn’t care about God, but you picked up a little piece of paper that said, ‘Where will you spend Eternity?’ and Something said, ‘That’s got to be settled,’ you couldn’t get over it. Now, you were going down a road this way, and all at once you started back this way. You didn’t care for God, you started back hunting for Him.” I said, “Right there, where you made your turn, that’s exactly what changed you, right there.”
He said, “Then I’ve had it all the time?”
I said, “Certainly.”
He said, “Well, praise be to God!” See?
68 Not upon some sensation, but did you believe it? See? That’s where you got—you got…See, now no matter how many sensations of sanctification…It is a sensation to be sanctified, it is a sensation to receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost, but when you receive Christ as your Saviour, that turns you around. No man…
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Rev. William Marrion Branham
He said, “Then I’ve had it all the time?”
I said, “Certainly.”
He said, “Well, praise be to God!” See?
68 Not upon some sensation, but did you believe it? See? That’s where you got—you got…See, now no matter how many sensations of sanctification…It is a sensation to be sanctified, it is a sensation to receive the baptism of the Holy Ghost, but when you receive Christ as your Saviour, that turns you around. No man…
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Rev. William Marrion Branham
More than Enough!
"Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am."Philippians 4:11 (AMPC)
The literal translation for the word content in this verse is self-sufficient. Paul was thanking the believers for contributing financially into his ministry. As grateful as he was, he wanted them to understand that he didn't see them as his source, but rather an extension of God's hand of provision in his life. Paul knew God to be more than enough for him in every situation he faced. Even when things looked dismal, he had the inner strength to remain in faith and push on, knowing His God would take care of his every need and pull him through triumphantly. He had learnt how to hide himself in Christ and draw from His Spirit. In ever circumstance Paul found he had more than he could think or imagine because he knew how to yield to God's presence and power that was alive and at work inside him. In verse 13 he says, "I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency]." Never see man as your source, but learn to yield to and draw from the Spirit of God Who has promised to be more than enough for you.
"Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am."Philippians 4:11 (AMPC)
The literal translation for the word content in this verse is self-sufficient. Paul was thanking the believers for contributing financially into his ministry. As grateful as he was, he wanted them to understand that he didn't see them as his source, but rather an extension of God's hand of provision in his life. Paul knew God to be more than enough for him in every situation he faced. Even when things looked dismal, he had the inner strength to remain in faith and push on, knowing His God would take care of his every need and pull him through triumphantly. He had learnt how to hide himself in Christ and draw from His Spirit. In ever circumstance Paul found he had more than he could think or imagine because he knew how to yield to God's presence and power that was alive and at work inside him. In verse 13 he says, "I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency]." Never see man as your source, but learn to yield to and draw from the Spirit of God Who has promised to be more than enough for you.
Wash Your Face and Don't Look Back
“ But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.”Luke 9:62 (AMP)
In the book of Ruth, Ruth was instructed to wash her face, in preparing to meet her future husband, Boaz. She was still mourning the death of her husband; but for her to enter into a new covenant relationship, she had to wash away the layers of her past. She couldn't encounter her destiny while being bound by what happened in her past. In the very same way, we can't move forward in faith in our new covenant relationship with Jesus, while refusing to let go of the mindsets we had before we met Him. Jesus told us that once we make the decision to seek Him and His kingdom way of life as our first choice; there will be no reason to ever look back, longing for the things of this world again. It's time to exchange fear for God's perfect love, and confusion and anxiety for His perfect peace. You have no business with darkness any more, when you are walking in the light. Poverty is not yours when you can enjoy God's blessing. Ephesians 5:26 tells us we can be cleansed from the incorrect mindsets of our past by the washing of the word. Spend time with the Holy Spirit in the word of God. Let it's truth wash away the wrong thinking of the past and set you free to live the new life of freedom you have in Him.
“ But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.”Luke 9:62 (AMP)
In the book of Ruth, Ruth was instructed to wash her face, in preparing to meet her future husband, Boaz. She was still mourning the death of her husband; but for her to enter into a new covenant relationship, she had to wash away the layers of her past. She couldn't encounter her destiny while being bound by what happened in her past. In the very same way, we can't move forward in faith in our new covenant relationship with Jesus, while refusing to let go of the mindsets we had before we met Him. Jesus told us that once we make the decision to seek Him and His kingdom way of life as our first choice; there will be no reason to ever look back, longing for the things of this world again. It's time to exchange fear for God's perfect love, and confusion and anxiety for His perfect peace. You have no business with darkness any more, when you are walking in the light. Poverty is not yours when you can enjoy God's blessing. Ephesians 5:26 tells us we can be cleansed from the incorrect mindsets of our past by the washing of the word. Spend time with the Holy Spirit in the word of God. Let it's truth wash away the wrong thinking of the past and set you free to live the new life of freedom you have in Him.
What did Jesus mean when He said to not cast your pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6)?
Jesus said, “Do not cast your pearls before swine” in the Sermon on the Mount. Christ had just finished instructing the crowd on judgment and reproof: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Matthew 7:1–2), and “You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye” (Matthew 7:5). Then in verse 6, Christ tempers these admonitions and shows us the difference between “judgment” and “discernment.” We are not to be hypocritical judges, yet we must be able to discern the swine, lest we cast our pearls before them.
Before Jesus says, “Do not cast your pearls before swine,” He says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred.” An analogy mentioning dogs is also used in Proverbs: “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly” (Proverbs 26:11). A dual reference to swine and dogs is also found in 2 Peter 2:22, “Of [false teachers] the proverbs are true: ‘A dog returns to its vomit,’ and, ‘A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.’” In His sermon, Jesus uses dogs and pigs as representative of those who would ridicule, reject, and blaspheme the gospel once it is presented to them. We are not to expose the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have no other purpose than to trample it and return to their own evil ways. Repeatedly sharing the gospel with someone who continually scoffs and ridicules Christ is like casting pearls before swine. We can identify such people through discernment, which is given in some measure to all Christians (1 Corinthians 2:15–16).
The command not to cast your pearls before swine does not mean we refrain from preaching the gospel. Jesus Himself ate with and taught sinners and tax collectors (Matthew 9:10). In essence, the instruction in Matthew 7:6 is the same that Jesus gave to His apostles when He said, “If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town” (Matthew 10:14). We are to share the gospel, but, when it becomes apparent that the gospel is not welcome, we are to move on. We are responsible to share the good news; we are not responsible for people’s response to the good news. Pigs don’t appreciate pearls, and some people don’t appreciate what Christ has done for them. Our job is not to force conversions or cram the gospel down people’s throats; there’s no sense in preaching the value of pearls to swine. Jesus’ instruction to His apostles on how to handle rejection was to simply go elsewhere. There are other people who need to hear the gospel, and they are ready to hear it.
Jesus said, “Do not cast your pearls before swine” in the Sermon on the Mount. Christ had just finished instructing the crowd on judgment and reproof: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Matthew 7:1–2), and “You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye” (Matthew 7:5). Then in verse 6, Christ tempers these admonitions and shows us the difference between “judgment” and “discernment.” We are not to be hypocritical judges, yet we must be able to discern the swine, lest we cast our pearls before them.
Before Jesus says, “Do not cast your pearls before swine,” He says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred.” An analogy mentioning dogs is also used in Proverbs: “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly” (Proverbs 26:11). A dual reference to swine and dogs is also found in 2 Peter 2:22, “Of [false teachers] the proverbs are true: ‘A dog returns to its vomit,’ and, ‘A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.’” In His sermon, Jesus uses dogs and pigs as representative of those who would ridicule, reject, and blaspheme the gospel once it is presented to them. We are not to expose the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who have no other purpose than to trample it and return to their own evil ways. Repeatedly sharing the gospel with someone who continually scoffs and ridicules Christ is like casting pearls before swine. We can identify such people through discernment, which is given in some measure to all Christians (1 Corinthians 2:15–16).
The command not to cast your pearls before swine does not mean we refrain from preaching the gospel. Jesus Himself ate with and taught sinners and tax collectors (Matthew 9:10). In essence, the instruction in Matthew 7:6 is the same that Jesus gave to His apostles when He said, “If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town” (Matthew 10:14). We are to share the gospel, but, when it becomes apparent that the gospel is not welcome, we are to move on. We are responsible to share the good news; we are not responsible for people’s response to the good news. Pigs don’t appreciate pearls, and some people don’t appreciate what Christ has done for them. Our job is not to force conversions or cram the gospel down people’s throats; there’s no sense in preaching the value of pearls to swine. Jesus’ instruction to His apostles on how to handle rejection was to simply go elsewhere. There are other people who need to hear the gospel, and they are ready to hear it.
Innocence Restored
“Then the Lord said to Joshua, “This day I have rolled away the reproach (derision, ridicule) of Egypt from you.” So the name of that place is called Gilgal (rolling) to this day.”.Joshua 5:9 (AMP)
After years of wandering in the wilderness, Joshua and the people of Israel were finally ready to enter their long-awaited promised land. It was time for them to step into the fulness of the blessing and conquer every enemy that opposed them. God, in His love and wisdom, knew that in order to secure their success, there first had to be a change of how they saw themselves. So He told them the shame of slavery that had robbed them of dignity and self-worth to dare to believe in Him, was being removed from them. Like a giant boulder keeping them bound in a tomb of hopelessness; He rolled their shame that was linked to centuries of slavery away that day. Shame keeps people bound to emotions caused by the consciousness of guilt and humiliation. These same feelings of shame fed and fueled the insecurity in the ten spies who initially scouted the land with Joshua and Caleb. They saw themselves as grasshoppers compared to their enemies, instead of seeing the One who was with them. Today, let the blood of Jesus wash away the shame of your past. Don’t allow it to keep you living in a defeated mindset. Instead, see yourself hidden in Him, and settle in your heart the truth that He has made you righteous. Because of Jesus, your shame has been rolled away and you are free to walk into the fullness of blessing with your innocence completely restored!
“Then the Lord said to Joshua, “This day I have rolled away the reproach (derision, ridicule) of Egypt from you.” So the name of that place is called Gilgal (rolling) to this day.”.Joshua 5:9 (AMP)
After years of wandering in the wilderness, Joshua and the people of Israel were finally ready to enter their long-awaited promised land. It was time for them to step into the fulness of the blessing and conquer every enemy that opposed them. God, in His love and wisdom, knew that in order to secure their success, there first had to be a change of how they saw themselves. So He told them the shame of slavery that had robbed them of dignity and self-worth to dare to believe in Him, was being removed from them. Like a giant boulder keeping them bound in a tomb of hopelessness; He rolled their shame that was linked to centuries of slavery away that day. Shame keeps people bound to emotions caused by the consciousness of guilt and humiliation. These same feelings of shame fed and fueled the insecurity in the ten spies who initially scouted the land with Joshua and Caleb. They saw themselves as grasshoppers compared to their enemies, instead of seeing the One who was with them. Today, let the blood of Jesus wash away the shame of your past. Don’t allow it to keep you living in a defeated mindset. Instead, see yourself hidden in Him, and settle in your heart the truth that He has made you righteous. Because of Jesus, your shame has been rolled away and you are free to walk into the fullness of blessing with your innocence completely restored!
Fear Not
“The fear of man brings a snare,But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.”. Proverbs 29:25 (AMP)
The nature of a trap is to ensnare and keep an object bound. This is what the fear of man will do. As children of God, we are called to live a life of faith, where there is only progression and increase in knowing Him and living out His divine purpose for our lives. He has equipped us with His presence and power to live out what is impossible in the natural. He has given us the mind of Christ - to think renewed, creative, faith filled thoughts that are His own! And He has given us a constant, full measure of His supernatural love that conquers all and never fails! The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom - it opens up for us a life of divine protection and provision, while we carry out His purpose. The moment we begin to listen to the opinions of people who don't live in this revelation - we enter dangerous territory. That's because their perspective will always be bound to the limitations of a natural reality that prevents them from experiencing the supernatural. We were never created to live subject to circumstances that are always subject to change, or spiritually short-sighted opinions that will keep us from living out God's purpose for us. So put an end to fearing man, and live to please God!
“The fear of man brings a snare,But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the Lord will be exalted and safe.”. Proverbs 29:25 (AMP)
The nature of a trap is to ensnare and keep an object bound. This is what the fear of man will do. As children of God, we are called to live a life of faith, where there is only progression and increase in knowing Him and living out His divine purpose for our lives. He has equipped us with His presence and power to live out what is impossible in the natural. He has given us the mind of Christ - to think renewed, creative, faith filled thoughts that are His own! And He has given us a constant, full measure of His supernatural love that conquers all and never fails! The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom - it opens up for us a life of divine protection and provision, while we carry out His purpose. The moment we begin to listen to the opinions of people who don't live in this revelation - we enter dangerous territory. That's because their perspective will always be bound to the limitations of a natural reality that prevents them from experiencing the supernatural. We were never created to live subject to circumstances that are always subject to change, or spiritually short-sighted opinions that will keep us from living out God's purpose for us. So put an end to fearing man, and live to please God!
The Word - a Firm Foundation
"And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV)
A solid foundation of the Word of God in our lives will determine our reaction and disposition to life and its circumstances. Think about the events that have taken the whole world by surprise of late. Every nation under the sun was shaken. The reaction of many Christians has been proof they never had the right foundation. Some were completely disillusioned and ran in stark terror to "isolate" themselves; while others looked to government leaders for help and guidance. The Bible says the Church is the authority of Jesus in the earth (Luke 10:19). It says the increase of God's kingdom rule and peace here will never end while we occupy earth (Isaiah 9:7). And Proverbs 4:18 declares that the path of the righteous shines brighter and brighter until it reaches its full strength and glory in the perfect day! The truth of the matter is no matter what evil lashes against this earth, God's children will always be triumphant and victorious, carrying His authority on this earth. The only thing holding us back from this reality is our ignorance to the truth of God's Word. Never underestimate the power and authority we carry while we are hidden in Christ Jesus and live rooted and grounded in His Word. Wake up to understand its importance in your life and let it set the standard of victory you are supposed to live in. Make God's Word the firm foundation of your life.
"And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV)
A solid foundation of the Word of God in our lives will determine our reaction and disposition to life and its circumstances. Think about the events that have taken the whole world by surprise of late. Every nation under the sun was shaken. The reaction of many Christians has been proof they never had the right foundation. Some were completely disillusioned and ran in stark terror to "isolate" themselves; while others looked to government leaders for help and guidance. The Bible says the Church is the authority of Jesus in the earth (Luke 10:19). It says the increase of God's kingdom rule and peace here will never end while we occupy earth (Isaiah 9:7). And Proverbs 4:18 declares that the path of the righteous shines brighter and brighter until it reaches its full strength and glory in the perfect day! The truth of the matter is no matter what evil lashes against this earth, God's children will always be triumphant and victorious, carrying His authority on this earth. The only thing holding us back from this reality is our ignorance to the truth of God's Word. Never underestimate the power and authority we carry while we are hidden in Christ Jesus and live rooted and grounded in His Word. Wake up to understand its importance in your life and let it set the standard of victory you are supposed to live in. Make God's Word the firm foundation of your life.
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The Gift of Eternal Life!
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”. Romans 6:23 (AMP)
It's so important for us to realize the violent act that took place in the spiritual world when we surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and accepted His gift of eternal life. The book of Jude explains that we were literally snatched from the grasp of the devil and instantly transported from the kingdom of darkness and death into the kingdom of light and life. This is a gift so awesome and so significant! It has changed our course of destiny for eternity! In an instant everything changed. We were given a new identity, a new nature, a new family, a new home, a new authority, a new purpose, and a new inheritance! What's more, God Himself has chosen to live inside us, making us His dwelling place. In John17:3, Jesus said this is the gift of eternal life - to truly grasp experience and know the Person of the Father and Son, and the life lived inseparably with them. The life where God Himself fulfills His purpose in and through us until it is complete - enjoy this gift of eternal life!
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”. Romans 6:23 (AMP)
It's so important for us to realize the violent act that took place in the spiritual world when we surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and accepted His gift of eternal life. The book of Jude explains that we were literally snatched from the grasp of the devil and instantly transported from the kingdom of darkness and death into the kingdom of light and life. This is a gift so awesome and so significant! It has changed our course of destiny for eternity! In an instant everything changed. We were given a new identity, a new nature, a new family, a new home, a new authority, a new purpose, and a new inheritance! What's more, God Himself has chosen to live inside us, making us His dwelling place. In John17:3, Jesus said this is the gift of eternal life - to truly grasp experience and know the Person of the Father and Son, and the life lived inseparably with them. The life where God Himself fulfills His purpose in and through us until it is complete - enjoy this gift of eternal life!
Divine Treasure.
“In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge [regarding the word and purposes of God]. ”. Colossians 2:3.{AMP}
Divine wisdom for life and the means to understand and walk in it, is stored up and hidden in God; do you know what else is hidden in Him? Look at what Colossians 3:3 says, "For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God." We have the Spirit of wisdom within us, He is a part of who we are. So how do we get to tap into that eternal source of wisdom? The Bible says it comes to us through knowledge and enlightenment. In other words, we must become scholars of the One who dwells within us. Wisdom comes by knowledge, and knowledge comes through learning. When we learn about the Lord from His Word, through His Spirit making it alive to us - wisdom comes to us! We don't have to experience another day not knowing the answers, because they are hidden in us, in the Spirit of God.
“In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge [regarding the word and purposes of God]. ”. Colossians 2:3.{AMP}
Divine wisdom for life and the means to understand and walk in it, is stored up and hidden in God; do you know what else is hidden in Him? Look at what Colossians 3:3 says, "For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God." We have the Spirit of wisdom within us, He is a part of who we are. So how do we get to tap into that eternal source of wisdom? The Bible says it comes to us through knowledge and enlightenment. In other words, we must become scholars of the One who dwells within us. Wisdom comes by knowledge, and knowledge comes through learning. When we learn about the Lord from His Word, through His Spirit making it alive to us - wisdom comes to us! We don't have to experience another day not knowing the answers, because they are hidden in us, in the Spirit of God.