Harshness and anger is a sign of witchcraft and control which can happen in leaders who get frustrated in the ministry, I would proceed with caution and much prayer and fasting and begin to bind those spirits and anything else the Holy Spirit reveals, ask Him for discernment in the matter, which I sense you have sharp discernment RAL
As far as demanding the kingdom, I rather thank God for performing His Word in our lives, we can take Him at His Word, He will perform it as we speak it and beleive it, and thank Him for it by faith
God Bless you RAL, with clear direction
Thank you, this is very useful. Ever since I attended, I have felt an oppressive spirit around me, but I wasn't sure what it was or if it was just me. The spirit of witchcraft resonants with my sense of what I've felt. Thanks again. Ral.
As far as demanding the kingdom, I rather thank God for performing His Word in our lives, we can take Him at His Word, He will perform it as we speak it and beleive it, and thank Him for it by faith
God Bless you RAL, with clear direction
I agree with all this, and that ral has good discernment.
Originally Posted by HEisGoodalways
May the joy of the Lord be your stength Cindy
Thank you. It surely is. The Holy Spirit is helping me in setting things in order.
Originally Posted by HEisGoodalways
Could all of you power packed women of God pray for my wife Tami and see what the Holy Spirit shows you, let me know
Will pray.
__________________ When one asked a leader of a Hindu nation what would cause them to move towards Christianity he responded with great clarity and directness, “First, I would suggest all you Christians, missionaries and all, must begin to live more like Jesus Christ. Second, practice your religion without adulterating it or toning it down. Third, emphasize love and make it your working force, for love is central in Christianity. Fourth, study the non-Christian religions more sympathetically to find the good that is within them in order to have a more sympathetic approach to the people.”
Since I haven't much time to post thought I'd give you the points from Pastor's message. Hope it blesses you.
HOW WE CAN KNOW WE ARE BORN AGAIN?
If the Holy Spirit leading us to become more like Jesus and less like the world.
We can have assurance if the Holy Spirit is working in us -- Character.
Romans 8:15 -- “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
We have a desire to fellowship with our Heavenly Father.
Abba = a term of affection for God.
Romans 8:16 -- “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” The Holy Spirit himself bears witness that We are children of God. ANOTHER WAY WE CAN KNOW WE ARE BORN AGAIN
We are longing for something more than this life - “We are heavenly minded.”
The core of our being is looking for a city.
We are laying up treasures in Heaven.
We know we are aliens - passing through this place to another
We know our bodies are our earthly tents -- Heaven is our home.
Romans 8:17a - “Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ…” Psalms 23:5 - “God prepares a table for us in the presence of our enemies.”
He is our provision, our bounty
As wonderful as this inheritance on earth is it’s only a small part of the inheritance we are to receive.
Some inheritance we receive right away--some inheritance is reserved for Heaven.
I Peter 1:3-4 - “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you.”
OUR HEAVENLY INHERITANCE
Heavenly home. John 14:2
Rooms - house - dwelling place. Focus - preparation.
In Jewish culture, before marriage the groom to be would add a room on his father’s house in preparation for his new home.
Families lived together for generations.
A room for every son.
The emphasis here is that Heaven has been prepared for you.
The Father wants us near Him to be with Him.
The idea is there are plenty of rooms.
A final place for everyone - the Bride.
Jesus had expectation for the Bride. Part of his trip to Heaven was to prepare a place for the Bride.
Heavenly Banquet.
Every people group, every Nation.
The Great Banquet, the Wedding Feast is like a big party.
He created us to want to be together.
The greatest party ever - with Jesus.
Revelation 19:9 - “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!”
We will rule with Christ
The parable of the talents. Matthew 25:14
The one who received 1 talent, buried his talent.
He was afraid of risk.
God has given us our 1 and only life.
We are not our own.
If we bury our talent - no reward
No good and faithful servant life (Stewardship)
Seek 1st the Kingdom of God (Lifestyle)
If we use our talents wisely, we are to receive some type of rulership
If we endure, we will also reign with Him. II Timothy 2:12
Likeness to Christ.
We know we will be like Him. I John 3:2
He who has this hope, purifies himself. I John 3:3
Purity comes by holding on to this hope .
It affects the way we think now.
Since we are children, we are heirs of God. Romans 8:17
God inherits us
We inherit God.
Why God is our inheritance.
This idea is found in the Old Testament
The Lord divided up 12 tribes but Levi was left out
The Levi’s were called to be priests.
God was their inheritance. Joshua 13:33
Inheritance is open to any pursuer of God.
Portion - another word for inheritance in the O.T. Psalm 73:25,26; Psalm 119:57; Lamentations 3:24; Romans 8:17 - heirs and co-heirs.
We are co-heirs with Christ.
We inherit what He inherits because we are “in Christ.”
We inherit “The Glory of God.”
The enjoyment of God Himself.
The Holy Spirit is given as a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance. Eph 1:13-14
The Holy Spirit in us is the down payment of what is to come--God Himself
If God would so fully give Himself to us, we should not put so much effort in seeking riches on earth, but seek 1st the Kingdom of God….
“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” Colossians 3:1-4
God has become your inheritance.
The thing that should be the greatest amount of delight is Jesus.
“Set your heart on things above.”
“Set your mind on things above.”
Make your mind think heavenly things not earthly things.
Glory - The full participation and enjoyment of God Himself.
Example: An earthly father loves his child, works to provide for him, but the child wants his father’s time. He wants daddy to spend time with him.
When you offer yourself to someone it’s the ultimate expression of love.
God gives us Himself. He becomes our portion. He is all we need.
He gave us His Son - Jesus. John 3:16
What more could we ask for?
We have to receive what God has given.
It starts with receiving eternal live.
It starts with “I Believe.”
John 1:12 - “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
__________________ When one asked a leader of a Hindu nation what would cause them to move towards Christianity he responded with great clarity and directness, “First, I would suggest all you Christians, missionaries and all, must begin to live more like Jesus Christ. Second, practice your religion without adulterating it or toning it down. Third, emphasize love and make it your working force, for love is central in Christianity. Fourth, study the non-Christian religions more sympathetically to find the good that is within them in order to have a more sympathetic approach to the people.”
Could all of you power packed women of God pray for my wife Tami and see what the Holy Spirit shows you, let me know
I will pray..
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Feed the people around you with your smiles, and your face will become like Christ's inexhaustible basket of bread that fed thousands of people. Your face can feed people hungry for love in their life or at that very moment. "There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread." - Mother Teresa ♥
I awoke this morning and was going over scriptures that have been speaking to me, building myself up in the faith. I was just reading, in my "waking up state", and as I continued I got into scriptures that were prayers, scriptures focusing on the LORD. I saw right away these were the ones to put first. There was an immediate change in my spirit, an immediate connection and entrance into the presence of God.
Scriptures like these come first. Any scriptures that get me directly focusing on the LORD and into prayer. The ones you pick are the ones that usher you into the presence of the LORD. I have many more, but this gives you the idea. Psalm 27 is a good one to start with too. Psalm 57:1 BE MERCIFUL and gracious to me, O God, be merciful and gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge and finds shelter and confidence in You; yes, in the shadow of Your wings will I take refuge and be confident until calamities and destructive storms are passed.
2 I will cry to God Most High, Who performs on my behalf and rewards me [Who brings to pass His purposes for me and surely completes them]!
3 He will send from heaven and save me from the slanders and reproaches of him who would trample me down or swallow me up, and He will put him to shame.
Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
God will send forth His mercy and loving-kindness and His truth and faithfulness. AMP
Psalm 145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful;
Slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.
9 The LORD is good to all,
And His mercies are over all His works. NASB
15 The eyes of all look expectantly to You,
And You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
And satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways,
Gracious in all His works.
18 The LORD is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them. NKJV
Psalm 132:15 I will abundantly bless her provision;
I will satisfy her needy with bread. NASB
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. NLT
Then ones like these can be meditated upon. Proverbs 13:11 Wealth [not earned but] won in haste or unjustly or from the production of things for vain or detrimental use [such riches] will dwindle away, but he who gathers little by little will increase [his riches]. AMP
Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;
wealth from hard work grows over time. NLT
Philippians 4:19 My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
John 14:13,14 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it.
1 Kings 2:3 Keep the charge of the Lord your God, walk in His ways, keep His statutes, His commandments, His precepts, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may do wisely and prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn NKJV
__________________ When one asked a leader of a Hindu nation what would cause them to move towards Christianity he responded with great clarity and directness, “First, I would suggest all you Christians, missionaries and all, must begin to live more like Jesus Christ. Second, practice your religion without adulterating it or toning it down. Third, emphasize love and make it your working force, for love is central in Christianity. Fourth, study the non-Christian religions more sympathetically to find the good that is within them in order to have a more sympathetic approach to the people.”
Oh Cindy, you're last two posts have touched my heart! They were exactly what I needed to hear.
I've been in such a state for the last three days - depressed, confused, feeling like a dark cloud was hanging over my head. Last night, around 2:30 AM, I woke up and cast out every spirit not of God and went back to sleep. When I awoke this morning, it was the first time in 3 days that I felt a breakthrough. I committed myself to seek His face today, to rest in His word, to submit my life entirely to Him. And then I read your last two posts. They spoke directly to my need. Thank you, sweet sister. You are such a blessing. Ral
Glory to God! You know, I haven't been posting early in the morning lately. That was the first time in a long time.
All right, this is to everyone, what scripture(s) usher you into the presence of God?
__________________ When one asked a leader of a Hindu nation what would cause them to move towards Christianity he responded with great clarity and directness, “First, I would suggest all you Christians, missionaries and all, must begin to live more like Jesus Christ. Second, practice your religion without adulterating it or toning it down. Third, emphasize love and make it your working force, for love is central in Christianity. Fourth, study the non-Christian religions more sympathetically to find the good that is within them in order to have a more sympathetic approach to the people.”
I will be the working/homeschooling mom/wife serving the Lord in all I do.
May the joy of the Lord be your stength Cindy
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