The Plop
There was once a Canadian bird who decided he didn’t want to fly south for the winter. He decided it was nonsense to go all the way down south when he could just stay right where he was at. So he stayed behind. Well after awhile, it got kind of cold. Finally, he could take it no more and decided to fly south after all. As he was flying through the air, ice began to form on his wings to the point where he could no longer fly so he glided down and landed in a barnyard.
So here is the bird, he’s half frozen in a barnyard and at the point of death. About that time along comes a cow who walks right over the bird and drops a "plop" on him. Now the bird is really disgusted. He’s half frozen, dying, and now he has this "plop" on him. After a short time though, the ice begins to melt off of the bird. He starts to get warm under that "plop." He begins to think to himself, "It’s getting warm. I’m going to live! I’m going to live!" Then right there underneath that "plop" he starts to sing little bird songs> He’s now happy once again.
About that time a cat comes along and hears this noise coming from underneath this "plop." He moves the stuff off the bird and eats the bird.
There are three morals to the story:
1. Not everyone who drops a "plop" on you is necessarily your enemy
2. Not everyone who moves it off of you is necessarily your friend
3. And if someone does drop a "plop" on you, keep your mouth shut.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Stop Putting God in a Box
Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
We look at this and we dream up all the things we would like to do, we even get together and agree in prayer that it will be done. We may however, look back and feel as if God is not holding this scripture to be true in our lives. So here is a thought, maybe, just maybe God do exceedingly above all you can ask, or think means that God will give you what you don't even know you want yet.
Example there may be someone who wants to be a chef, they believe in their heart that that is what they are meant to be. God may close the door to culinary school and open up a teaching opportunity. The teacher changes lives of who he teaches and is very fulfilled. This example could be switched as well. The point of the matter is God is even bigger than our ideas.
Psalms 94:11 states The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. We are such a right now people God knows our thoughts and that they are vain, temporary and based on our senses. So next time you look at what seems to be an unanswered prayer look at the need behind that prayer, I guarantee you it is being met or has been met. If you want comfort, it may not have been the way you wanted it or from the person you wanted it from, but was it received? Will you be received when God asks you to move in someones life.
Lets change the way we see things and lets take God out of the box. God bless.
We look at this and we dream up all the things we would like to do, we even get together and agree in prayer that it will be done. We may however, look back and feel as if God is not holding this scripture to be true in our lives. So here is a thought, maybe, just maybe God do exceedingly above all you can ask, or think means that God will give you what you don't even know you want yet.
Example there may be someone who wants to be a chef, they believe in their heart that that is what they are meant to be. God may close the door to culinary school and open up a teaching opportunity. The teacher changes lives of who he teaches and is very fulfilled. This example could be switched as well. The point of the matter is God is even bigger than our ideas.
Psalms 94:11 states The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. We are such a right now people God knows our thoughts and that they are vain, temporary and based on our senses. So next time you look at what seems to be an unanswered prayer look at the need behind that prayer, I guarantee you it is being met or has been met. If you want comfort, it may not have been the way you wanted it or from the person you wanted it from, but was it received? Will you be received when God asks you to move in someones life.
Lets change the way we see things and lets take God out of the box. God bless.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Word Study: Diligence
Main Entry:1dil·i·gence Listen to the pronunciation of 1diligencePronunciation: \ˈdi-lə-jən(t)s\ Function:noun Etymology:Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin diligentia, from diligent-, diligensDate:14th century 1 a: persevering application : assiduity bobsolete : speed, haste2: the attention and care legally expected or required of a person (as a party to a contract)
Pro 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life.
Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
2 Cor 8:17 Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all diligence, and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.
2 Tim 4:19 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:
2 Pet 1:5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Pro 4:23 Keep thy heart with all (legally expected or required of a person); for out of it [are] the issues of life.
Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give (legally expected or required of a person) that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with (legally expected or required of a person); he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
2 Cor 8:17 Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all (legally expected or required of a person), and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.
2 Tim 4:19 Do thy (legally expected or required of a person) to come shortly unto me:
2 Pet 1:5 And beside this, giving all (legally expected or required of a person), add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all (legally expected or required of a person) to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
What does God legally expect or require of us?
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.
Mark 12:31 And the second [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Pro 4:23 Keep thy heart with all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself); for out of it [are] the issues of life.
Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself) that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself); he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
2 Cor 8:17 Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself), and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.
2 Tim 4:19 Do thy (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself) to come shortly unto me:
Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself) to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
2 Pet 1:5 And beside this, giving all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself), add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Main Entry:vir·tue Listen to the pronunciation of virtue Pronunciation: \ˈvər-(ˌ)chü\ Function:noun Etymology:Middle English vertu, virtu, from Anglo-French, from Latin virtut-, virtus strength, manliness, virtue, from vir man — more at virile Date:13th century
1 a: conformity to a standard of right : morality b: a particular moral excellence2plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy3: a beneficial quality or power of a thing4: manly strength or courage : valor5: a commendable quality or trait : merit6: a capacity to act : potency7: chastity especially in a woman
— vir·tue·less Listen to the pronunciation of virtueless \-(ˌ)chü-ləs\ adjective
— by virtue of or in virtue of
: through the force of : by authority of
2 Pet 1:5 And beside this, giving all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself), add to your faith (a capacity to act); and to (a capacity to act) knowledge;
Pro 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life.
Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
2 Cor 8:17 Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all diligence, and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.
2 Tim 4:19 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:
2 Pet 1:5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Pro 4:23 Keep thy heart with all (legally expected or required of a person); for out of it [are] the issues of life.
Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give (legally expected or required of a person) that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with (legally expected or required of a person); he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
2 Cor 8:17 Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all (legally expected or required of a person), and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.
2 Tim 4:19 Do thy (legally expected or required of a person) to come shortly unto me:
2 Pet 1:5 And beside this, giving all (legally expected or required of a person), add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all (legally expected or required of a person) to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
What does God legally expect or require of us?
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.
Mark 12:31 And the second [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Pro 4:23 Keep thy heart with all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself); for out of it [are] the issues of life.
Luke 12:58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself) that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself); he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
2 Cor 8:17 Therefore, as ye abound in every [thing, in] faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and [in] all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself), and [in] your love to us, [see] that ye abound in this grace also.
2 Tim 4:19 Do thy (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself) to come shortly unto me:
Jud 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself) to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
2 Pet 1:5 And beside this, giving all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself), add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Main Entry:vir·tue Listen to the pronunciation of virtue Pronunciation: \ˈvər-(ˌ)chü\ Function:noun Etymology:Middle English vertu, virtu, from Anglo-French, from Latin virtut-, virtus strength, manliness, virtue, from vir man — more at virile Date:13th century
1 a: conformity to a standard of right : morality b: a particular moral excellence2plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy3: a beneficial quality or power of a thing4: manly strength or courage : valor5: a commendable quality or trait : merit6: a capacity to act : potency7: chastity especially in a woman
— vir·tue·less Listen to the pronunciation of virtueless \-(ˌ)chü-ləs\ adjective
— by virtue of or in virtue of
: through the force of : by authority of
2 Pet 1:5 And beside this, giving all (love the Lord with all thy heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor as yourself), add to your faith (a capacity to act); and to (a capacity to act) knowledge;
Monday, July 13, 2009
God Provides
Phil 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
This is just a reminder that God provides all of our needs according to HIS riches and glory, in HIS fathers house there are many mansions not many rooms but many mansions. He has so much to pour out on us. So lets stand in agreement and say this prayer.
Lord, I thank you for your grace and mercy thank you for being a glorious God. I stand on your word today that you will supply all my needs. I thank you in advance because your word doesn't lie. I wont stress or worry instead I will obey your word in Philipians 4:8 which says, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things." Thank you for everything that you have done, are doing and will do in my life. In Jesus precious name I pray. Amen
John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
This is just a reminder that God provides all of our needs according to HIS riches and glory, in HIS fathers house there are many mansions not many rooms but many mansions. He has so much to pour out on us. So lets stand in agreement and say this prayer.
Lord, I thank you for your grace and mercy thank you for being a glorious God. I stand on your word today that you will supply all my needs. I thank you in advance because your word doesn't lie. I wont stress or worry instead I will obey your word in Philipians 4:8 which says, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things." Thank you for everything that you have done, are doing and will do in my life. In Jesus precious name I pray. Amen
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Say What?
Gen 1:27 "So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
Romans 4:17 "(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, [even] God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were."
Gen 1:3 "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."
Romans 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
John 14:12 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."
Good Morning, my message today is simple and sweet. The bible says that we were made in Gods likeness and image, it also says that greater works than Jesus did we would do. The bible tells us to speak things that are not as though they were, so we have the power to call things into manifestation in our lives. I used the first verse because God spake things into exsistance. Now people say easier said than done, well saying is the first step. The bible says in you confess with your mouth, than believe in your heart. You need to speak and continue to speak until your heart is moved and when your heart is moved you will be unstoppable because the enemy will not be able to stand you. He wont be able to come against you, when you can speak his demise. Start changing the way you speak and be blessed.
Romans 4:17 "(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, [even] God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were."
Gen 1:3 "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."
Romans 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved."
John 14:12 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."
Good Morning, my message today is simple and sweet. The bible says that we were made in Gods likeness and image, it also says that greater works than Jesus did we would do. The bible tells us to speak things that are not as though they were, so we have the power to call things into manifestation in our lives. I used the first verse because God spake things into exsistance. Now people say easier said than done, well saying is the first step. The bible says in you confess with your mouth, than believe in your heart. You need to speak and continue to speak until your heart is moved and when your heart is moved you will be unstoppable because the enemy will not be able to stand you. He wont be able to come against you, when you can speak his demise. Start changing the way you speak and be blessed.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Spiritual Forecasting
Pastor Benny came to the office and this is what he taught on.
How to be able to forecast the movement of the Holy Spirit.
We need to change location 2 Kings 6:1 "And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us." Your current dwelling place may be too small. It may mean to change physical location in your life or something spiritual. Be free from limitations. Are the people around you limiting your faith or vision that God has for you? The time has come for your vision to be free.
Even people who love you can limit you. You have to move when God tells you, don't get so comfortable that you dont recognize the spiritual season change. You will feel limits throughout your life that is proof of growth, create new ways to push the limits.
When God calls you
1.Move out - how long is your season?
God may send you some where and the season may be for the rest of your life.
2. Make sure your under the right leadership - who is your spiritual guider?
Isaiah 38:19 "The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth."
Fathers give children truth
You can still get truth from a dead father (books, cd's)
Jeremiah 7:18 "The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead [their] dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger."
Fathers kindle the fire, fathers always light your heart
You may have multiple spiritual fathers
Every move of God is a stream, find yours
Study in your stream, some are called to teach a certain message, it is not for everyone to teach the same message
How to be able to forecast the movement of the Holy Spirit.
We need to change location 2 Kings 6:1 "And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us." Your current dwelling place may be too small. It may mean to change physical location in your life or something spiritual. Be free from limitations. Are the people around you limiting your faith or vision that God has for you? The time has come for your vision to be free.
Even people who love you can limit you. You have to move when God tells you, don't get so comfortable that you dont recognize the spiritual season change. You will feel limits throughout your life that is proof of growth, create new ways to push the limits.
When God calls you
1.Move out - how long is your season?
God may send you some where and the season may be for the rest of your life.
2. Make sure your under the right leadership - who is your spiritual guider?
Isaiah 38:19 "The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth."
Fathers give children truth
You can still get truth from a dead father (books, cd's)
Jeremiah 7:18 "The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead [their] dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger."
Fathers kindle the fire, fathers always light your heart
You may have multiple spiritual fathers
Every move of God is a stream, find yours
Study in your stream, some are called to teach a certain message, it is not for everyone to teach the same message
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Created by GOD or Child of GOD
Romans 8:14-17 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of GOD, they are the sons of GOD. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of GOD: And if children, then heirs; heirs of GOD, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together."
Growing up we all heard the happy songs and stories that told us we are all GOD's children. The Bible however tells us different, we are all created by God of course but in order to be children of GOD we have to be led by His spirit. Now there are a lot of us who are saved out there who aren't walking in spirit led lives. I don't want to be just another creation I want God to know me as His child.
Being a child of God has perks, you get to be an heir. An heir is a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another. I want to inherit the state of GOD with Christ. Now the not so pretty side is that in order to inherit your blessings you have to suffer with Christ. Now I don't mean the trials you go through for being disobedient I mean when you are being persecuted for who you are. I write this because it is important for me that the people I love become children of GOD. Life is but for a moment but the decisions you make effect you into eternity. If you know people who are creations of GOD talk to them about becoming children of GOD before its to late.
Growing up we all heard the happy songs and stories that told us we are all GOD's children. The Bible however tells us different, we are all created by God of course but in order to be children of GOD we have to be led by His spirit. Now there are a lot of us who are saved out there who aren't walking in spirit led lives. I don't want to be just another creation I want God to know me as His child.
Being a child of God has perks, you get to be an heir. An heir is a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another. I want to inherit the state of GOD with Christ. Now the not so pretty side is that in order to inherit your blessings you have to suffer with Christ. Now I don't mean the trials you go through for being disobedient I mean when you are being persecuted for who you are. I write this because it is important for me that the people I love become children of GOD. Life is but for a moment but the decisions you make effect you into eternity. If you know people who are creations of GOD talk to them about becoming children of GOD before its to late.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Are you willing to go through for your breakthrough?
We are more than conquers
In order to be a conquer there must be something to overcome. 1 Peter 4:12 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:" We should not be surprised when we face trials in fact we should rejoice because His glory will be reveled.
Some trials however are personal 1 Peter 4:15 "But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or [as] a thief, or [as] an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters." We may not have been a murder, or thief but at one time or another we have been actively involved in someone else's business. Trials are always temporary. Psalms 30:5 "For His anger [is but for] a moment, His favor [is for] life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy [comes] in the morning." Even if God allows us to go through something out of His anger its only for a moment. Psalms 23:4 "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You [are] with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." You do not stop and build a house in a trial it is something that constantly pushes you forward. You are not alone in your trial for God is=2 0with you and His rod and staff is a comfort to you.
Trials have a purpose Romans 8:28 says "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to [His] purpose." and the reason we go through trials is explained in Philippians 3:10 "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death," God uses trials to get closer to us. How much more fervently do we seek God when we are going through. How often does He hear from us when all is well?
Romans 8:37-39 "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." We are hypernikaō (More than conquers) through Christ. Nothing shall separate us from the love of God, not even trials.
Keep in mind there are trials in every success story, some are long, some are intense, and some are dark. What are you willing to go through for your breakthrough?
In order to be a conquer there must be something to overcome. 1 Peter 4:12 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:" We should not be surprised when we face trials in fact we should rejoice because His glory will be reveled.
Some trials however are personal 1 Peter 4:15 "But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or [as] a thief, or [as] an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters." We may not have been a murder, or thief but at one time or another we have been actively involved in someone else's business. Trials are always temporary. Psalms 30:5 "For His anger [is but for] a moment, His favor [is for] life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy [comes] in the morning." Even if God allows us to go through something out of His anger its only for a moment. Psalms 23:4 "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You [are] with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." You do not stop and build a house in a trial it is something that constantly pushes you forward. You are not alone in your trial for God is=2 0with you and His rod and staff is a comfort to you.
Trials have a purpose Romans 8:28 says "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to [His] purpose." and the reason we go through trials is explained in Philippians 3:10 "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death," God uses trials to get closer to us. How much more fervently do we seek God when we are going through. How often does He hear from us when all is well?
Romans 8:37-39 "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come,nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." We are hypernikaō (More than conquers) through Christ. Nothing shall separate us from the love of God, not even trials.
Keep in mind there are trials in every success story, some are long, some are intense, and some are dark. What are you willing to go through for your breakthrough?
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Well its not Really Sin.........
Acts 5:1-11 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, And kept back [part] of the price, his wife also being privy [to it], and brought a certain part, and laid [it] at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back [part] of the price of the land? Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried [him] out, and buried [him]. And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband [are] at the door, and shall carry thee out. Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying [her] forth, buried [her] by her husband. And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
Reading this people make think the sin was that Ananias and Sapphira didn't give there all. When really it was that they lied about what they gave. Had they come and said here is our offering that we have to give that would have been fine but they instead were trying to make it seem like they gave their all. There are so many of us who walk around like, "I'm OK God knows my heart", or "I do the best that I can." I have to challenge you on that today are you really doing your best? Please remember as I am speaking to you I am speaking to me.
Let me be transparent for a moment. My problem is justifiable sin. Its OK to watch TV for a few hours I have been with God all day. When God has told me to set apart time for Him. Its OK to spend this money on this and that when I know I haven't paid my tithes FIRST. Now I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with watching TV but there is a problem with disobedience.
Acts 4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. " -Benjamin Franklin
Do you ever notice that when God is about to do something in you, your issues, sins and addictions start to creep up. The enemy tries to use the same thing he used last time to keep you where you are. So don't leave room for threats. If you are in a situation where there is gray area in your life that leaves an open door for the enemy to attack. It has to be all the way God or all the way the enemy. We in a spiritual battle I see it with my friend he is so close to getting everything God promised him. That's all I got, have a blessed day.
Reading this people make think the sin was that Ananias and Sapphira didn't give there all. When really it was that they lied about what they gave. Had they come and said here is our offering that we have to give that would have been fine but they instead were trying to make it seem like they gave their all. There are so many of us who walk around like, "I'm OK God knows my heart", or "I do the best that I can." I have to challenge you on that today are you really doing your best? Please remember as I am speaking to you I am speaking to me.
Let me be transparent for a moment. My problem is justifiable sin. Its OK to watch TV for a few hours I have been with God all day. When God has told me to set apart time for Him. Its OK to spend this money on this and that when I know I haven't paid my tithes FIRST. Now I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with watching TV but there is a problem with disobedience.
Acts 4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. " -Benjamin Franklin
Do you ever notice that when God is about to do something in you, your issues, sins and addictions start to creep up. The enemy tries to use the same thing he used last time to keep you where you are. So don't leave room for threats. If you are in a situation where there is gray area in your life that leaves an open door for the enemy to attack. It has to be all the way God or all the way the enemy. We in a spiritual battle I see it with my friend he is so close to getting everything God promised him. That's all I got, have a blessed day.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Way We Speak
This is something that my friend and I have been talking about for a long time. Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all [fn] the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." "So God created man in His [own] image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them."
Four times in these two verses God says He created three of those times He said he created us in His likeness. How does God create? Genesis 1:3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light." God creates by speaking.
Mark 11:22-23 So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
God has given us the power and authority to move mountains. There is a fresh anointing that is falling and there are too many people on the sidelines watching. It is time to be apart of, it is time to get in the game. It is time to get things right with God and start speaking into the life of yourself and others. What I have started doing with my co-workers and friends is have them check the way I speak, because I speak things into existence. I need not say, I am so stressed I have to much to do, I replace that with All things work together for good for those who love God. It may seem petty and small but if you take the time out to start that habit not only does it build face but you will see the things you speak manifested in your life.
John 14:12 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater [works] than these he will do, because I go to My Father." There is freedom in Christ from worry, sickness, and disease. We preach that, we sing it but it is time we start living it in our lives. I hope this provoked thought. Be blessed.
Four times in these two verses God says He created three of those times He said he created us in His likeness. How does God create? Genesis 1:3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light." God creates by speaking.
Mark 11:22-23 So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.
God has given us the power and authority to move mountains. There is a fresh anointing that is falling and there are too many people on the sidelines watching. It is time to be apart of, it is time to get in the game. It is time to get things right with God and start speaking into the life of yourself and others. What I have started doing with my co-workers and friends is have them check the way I speak, because I speak things into existence. I need not say, I am so stressed I have to much to do, I replace that with All things work together for good for those who love God. It may seem petty and small but if you take the time out to start that habit not only does it build face but you will see the things you speak manifested in your life.
John 14:12 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater [works] than these he will do, because I go to My Father." There is freedom in Christ from worry, sickness, and disease. We preach that, we sing it but it is time we start living it in our lives. I hope this provoked thought. Be blessed.
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