How to recieve from God.
How to receive from God. Malachi 38-11, We are looking at a curse from God because of disobedience to the ordance of God to bring tithes and offerings into the House of God. These are two separate things. One the tithes are specific of 10 present per the days of Melchisedec king of Salem. This is a commandment and not a suggestion. The second is offerings above the tithes in which your financial blessings come from. the blessing of financial aid comes not from your tithes but from the offering. Some people make the mistake here. Now if you go a little further in verse 11, this is the reason a lot of poor Christians are poor. The devourer, which means to eat, is eating their financial aid. God is the only one who can rebuke him and stop the consumption of blessings. The devourer is a demonic spirit that tries to keep Christians poor. After the congregations does what God demands in verses 7-10, then they can ask God to deliver them from the one in verse 11. They must hold their faith and start praising God and thanking Him before the blessing arrives to show their total faith in God. Don't wait until the blessing arrives but worship and praise Him Before. Here are five points that we need to look at 1.Family Welfare 1.Order in the family ,2.Knowing your position in your family., 3. Duty in the family., 4.Honor of the Family., 5. Respect in the Family 2.Healing 1. Faith., 2. Trust., 3. Belief., 4. Regeneration., 5. Submission 3.Prosperity 1.Seeking God First., 2. Prayer., 3. Leadership., 4. Responsibility., 5. Duty. 4. Worship 1.From the Heart., 2.With the spirit and not with just words., 3.By lifting up Holy Hands, free of guilt., 4. With Honesty., 5. With Love. 5. Salvation 1. Release., 2.Rejoice., 3. Reflection., 4.Resolve., 5. Reverence. Many have asked the question, How can I receive from God? the above points are a start. You have to remember to trust God. Jesus said, that the Father knows the things that you need before you ask of Him. Thats the reason He gave us, what we call the Lords prayer. Receiving from God requires all the above and more. Seeking the Kingdom of Heaven first and all these things shall be added unto you. Thats a promise. Remember that we are not under law but grace. In Hebrews 7:12 lets read, For the Priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. For there is verily a dis-annulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. So what does this mean to us? It means that we have a better covenant thru Jesus. All things have passed away, behold all things become new. One thing that you have to remember, when God blesses you, think more of the one who blessed you than that of the blessing. Lets look at 1Timothy 6:17 , Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the livening God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy. Receiving from the new law and not from the old, which is fulfilled in Christ Jesus. But we also have to remember the warnings from God about the blessing after it comes, look at Hebrews 6:5-11 as a guide to righteousness God wants us to follow 1.Righteousness...Doing things the right way. 2.Godliness.........Following His example. 3. Faith................Trusting in His word. 4. Love.................of the heart and not of the mind. 5. Patience.............waiting upon the will of the Lord. 6. meekness...........not being high minded after the blessings come. We can also add, fasting and prayer to receive the results that are, necessary, in our lives. So what do you think, do you have what it takes to receive from the Lord, or are you lacking? Look within your self and follow the example that Jesus set and see how great a blessing that the Father will pour out upon you, give and ye shall receive Knock and it shall be opened, seek and ye shall find, ask and it shall be given. Are you ready to receive, are you ready to give, are you ready to rejoice? I pray that you are. ars
How to receive from God. Malachi 38-11, We are looking at a curse from God because of disobedience to the ordance of God to bring tithes and offerings into the House of God. These are two separate things. One the tithes are specific of 10 present per the days of Melchisedec king of Salem. This is a commandment and not a suggestion. The second is offerings above the tithes in which your financial blessings come from. the blessing of financial aid comes not from your tithes but from the offering. Some people make the mistake here. Now if you go a little further in verse 11, this is the reason a lot of poor Christians are poor. The devourer, which means to eat, is eating their financial aid. God is the only one who can rebuke him and stop the consumption of blessings. The devourer is a demonic spirit that tries to keep Christians poor. After the congregations does what God demands in verses 7-10, then they can ask God to deliver them from the one in verse 11. They must hold their faith and start praising God and thanking Him before the blessing arrives to show their total faith in God. Don't wait until the blessing arrives but worship and praise Him Before. Here are five points that we need to look at 1.Family Welfare 1.Order in the family ,2.Knowing your position in your family., 3. Duty in the family., 4.Honor of the Family., 5. Respect in the Family 2.Healing 1. Faith., 2. Trust., 3. Belief., 4. Regeneration., 5. Submission 3.Prosperity 1.Seeking God First., 2. Prayer., 3. Leadership., 4. Responsibility., 5. Duty. 4. Worship 1.From the Heart., 2.With the spirit and not with just words., 3.By lifting up Holy Hands, free of guilt., 4. With Honesty., 5. With Love. 5. Salvation 1. Release., 2.Rejoice., 3. Reflection., 4.Resolve., 5. Reverence. Many have asked the question, How can I receive from God? the above points are a start. You have to remember to trust God. Jesus said, that the Father knows the things that you need before you ask of Him. Thats the reason He gave us, what we call the Lords prayer. Receiving from God requires all the above and more. Seeking the Kingdom of Heaven first and all these things shall be added unto you. Thats a promise. Remember that we are not under law but grace. In Hebrews 7:12 lets read, For the Priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. For there is verily a dis-annulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. So what does this mean to us? It means that we have a better covenant thru Jesus. All things have passed away, behold all things become new. One thing that you have to remember, when God blesses you, think more of the one who blessed you than that of the blessing. Lets look at 1Timothy 6:17 , Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the livening God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy. Receiving from the new law and not from the old, which is fulfilled in Christ Jesus. But we also have to remember the warnings from God about the blessing after it comes, look at Hebrews 6:5-11 as a guide to righteousness God wants us to follow 1.Righteousness...Doing things the right way. 2.Godliness.........Following His example. 3. Faith................Trusting in His word. 4. Love.................of the heart and not of the mind. 5. Patience.............waiting upon the will of the Lord. 6. meekness...........not being high minded after the blessings come. We can also add, fasting and prayer to receive the results that are, necessary, in our lives. So what do you think, do you have what it takes to receive from the Lord, or are you lacking? Look within your self and follow the example that Jesus set and see how great a blessing that the Father will pour out upon you, give and ye shall receive Knock and it shall be opened, seek and ye shall find, ask and it shall be given. Are you ready to receive, are you ready to give, are you ready to rejoice? I pray that you are. ars
Let us go on to Perfection.
Hebrews 6:1-6:2 An exhortation to remain steadfast in the Faith. Soon we shall see the portals of Glory, soon we shall see the Great I Am, The Almighty Liveing God. What does every Church need, what are the people looking for? What are you seeking in this world and especialy in the next? Hebrews 6:1-2, Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection;....How, by getting nearer the cross. Do you believe in the Book and the Blood, I mean, really believe? Shout Glory, to the God of Heavan, I am who I am By the will of God,the Joy of the Lord is my strength and I will not be moved. Joy, Grace, Peace,Power and understanding, all attributes of God ,yes but of His children,us. We have the Power of the Holy Ghost, we have the Power of Jesus, we Have the Power of the Cross. What seperates us from the world and the unbelievers? Hebrews 13:10, We have an alter, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. We have been grafted into the branch, which is Christ Jesus our Lord and no man can take us out. We are a seperated people a royal preisthood, a parcular people we are the Children of God, and we shall not be moved.Joy, Power in us, rejoyce, I say again ,Rejoyce. You are the saints of Heavan, the Saints of God. We need no man to declare us saints, we have one of greater power that has allready set us appart, He is the one in scripture that has declaired and given us sainthood. The power of the resurection is at our finger tips, all we hafe to do is by faith ,reach out and touch the same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead. Reach out children, reach out and touch the Liveing God. And the same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies. Do you believe in the power of the Holy Ghost, I do, I believe in resurection ,I believe in healing I believe in the Blood.In 1999 I was declaired dead of a massave heart attack, Glory to God. My wife as per instruction of the Holy Ghost, came into the room, laid hands upon me, invoked the name of Jesus and the Power of the Blood of the Lamb, and I arose. Im alive, Im alive, all my sins have been forgivin and Heavans gates are opened wide. To the glory of God, Ive survived two massave heart attacks,Reflux Sempothetic Destrophy and Diabeties. Let us go on to perfection, lets not set around and wait on Jesus to return, he said occupy till I come, occupy means, do business, go on, do the work that Hes called us all to do, preach the gospel, be instant in season and out of season, do the work of an evangelist. Just because you say, that you wernt called to be an evangelist doesnt mean that you cant evangelise.Hebrews 6:18, That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation,who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us....an Anchor.Lets go back to verse 1 again. let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God. What you did yesterday was fine, if it was for the Glory of the Lord, but the works that you did are gone, what about today, have you moved forward, today, lets go on. There should be Joy in your heart as you inter the portals of the Church there should be excitement in you step, ancious to know what God is going to do in the service, chills running down you spine as the songs begin, waiting upon the Lord, your prayers should have been prayed before you left your house, This is the time to prase the Lord, lifting up Holy Hands, singing in the spirit.My Jesus ,my Savior, Lord there is none like you, all of my days, I long to prase the wonder of you mighty, Love. Its not time to be still, Its time to rejoice, you are in the presence of God.Expect the foundation to shake as He inters, expect miracles to happen.And the scriptures states, And the place where they prayed, WAS SHAKEN. Our God is alive for evermore. Thats what seperates us from other religions, that dont believe in Jesus, Our God is alive, Hes not made into an immage of Gold, Silver, bronze, stone or wood, Hes alive. Say out loud, I am somebody,I am a Child of the King,I am who I am by the grace of God and I will not be moved. Now, my brothers and sisters , now we can go on to perfection,We are in the world but not of the world, let the world do what it wants, we are a seperated people, lets rejoice in the Lord .As Martin Luther King once said,Im free at last, Im free at last, Thank God almighty, Im free at last.
Hebrews 6:1-6:2 An exhortation to remain steadfast in the Faith. Soon we shall see the portals of Glory, soon we shall see the Great I Am, The Almighty Liveing God. What does every Church need, what are the people looking for? What are you seeking in this world and especialy in the next? Hebrews 6:1-2, Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection;....How, by getting nearer the cross. Do you believe in the Book and the Blood, I mean, really believe? Shout Glory, to the God of Heavan, I am who I am By the will of God,the Joy of the Lord is my strength and I will not be moved. Joy, Grace, Peace,Power and understanding, all attributes of God ,yes but of His children,us. We have the Power of the Holy Ghost, we have the Power of Jesus, we Have the Power of the Cross. What seperates us from the world and the unbelievers? Hebrews 13:10, We have an alter, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. We have been grafted into the branch, which is Christ Jesus our Lord and no man can take us out. We are a seperated people a royal preisthood, a parcular people we are the Children of God, and we shall not be moved.Joy, Power in us, rejoyce, I say again ,Rejoyce. You are the saints of Heavan, the Saints of God. We need no man to declare us saints, we have one of greater power that has allready set us appart, He is the one in scripture that has declaired and given us sainthood. The power of the resurection is at our finger tips, all we hafe to do is by faith ,reach out and touch the same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead. Reach out children, reach out and touch the Liveing God. And the same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies. Do you believe in the power of the Holy Ghost, I do, I believe in resurection ,I believe in healing I believe in the Blood.In 1999 I was declaired dead of a massave heart attack, Glory to God. My wife as per instruction of the Holy Ghost, came into the room, laid hands upon me, invoked the name of Jesus and the Power of the Blood of the Lamb, and I arose. Im alive, Im alive, all my sins have been forgivin and Heavans gates are opened wide. To the glory of God, Ive survived two massave heart attacks,Reflux Sempothetic Destrophy and Diabeties. Let us go on to perfection, lets not set around and wait on Jesus to return, he said occupy till I come, occupy means, do business, go on, do the work that Hes called us all to do, preach the gospel, be instant in season and out of season, do the work of an evangelist. Just because you say, that you wernt called to be an evangelist doesnt mean that you cant evangelise.Hebrews 6:18, That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation,who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us....an Anchor.Lets go back to verse 1 again. let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God. What you did yesterday was fine, if it was for the Glory of the Lord, but the works that you did are gone, what about today, have you moved forward, today, lets go on. There should be Joy in your heart as you inter the portals of the Church there should be excitement in you step, ancious to know what God is going to do in the service, chills running down you spine as the songs begin, waiting upon the Lord, your prayers should have been prayed before you left your house, This is the time to prase the Lord, lifting up Holy Hands, singing in the spirit.My Jesus ,my Savior, Lord there is none like you, all of my days, I long to prase the wonder of you mighty, Love. Its not time to be still, Its time to rejoice, you are in the presence of God.Expect the foundation to shake as He inters, expect miracles to happen.And the scriptures states, And the place where they prayed, WAS SHAKEN. Our God is alive for evermore. Thats what seperates us from other religions, that dont believe in Jesus, Our God is alive, Hes not made into an immage of Gold, Silver, bronze, stone or wood, Hes alive. Say out loud, I am somebody,I am a Child of the King,I am who I am by the grace of God and I will not be moved. Now, my brothers and sisters , now we can go on to perfection,We are in the world but not of the world, let the world do what it wants, we are a seperated people, lets rejoice in the Lord .As Martin Luther King once said,Im free at last, Im free at last, Thank God almighty, Im free at last.
Does God Really Love Me?
Luke 8:21-8:39 After all weve done to ourselves and this Earth, why does God Love us? Luke 8:21+8:39 Does God really Love me, when I cant even love myself?Ive been down on life sometimes, havent you. The things that we think are going to happen ,dont and the things that we think wont happen do. Do you sometimes think, How can God love someone like me after all Ive done in this life and what Ive done to Him? Have we been more trouble to God than were worth? The Bible states that, we are not to enter into self condemnation, but at times we all start to think about our past and the things that weve done. We go about our life and look around at all the people that are running around, liveing their life, one day at a time, thinking only of themselves.Sometimes we have so many questions that we wonder if we will ever get all the answers. Looking at the news and seeing people being robbed by others trying to get things that they havent earned and we wonder, why does God love an unruelly people like us? As it was in the Day of Noah, cant you hear the turmoil of life around you? Can you honestly say that you can leave your home at night and not worry about who is just outside waiting? What has this world become, what have we become, and why does God love us? Ive spent time alone wondering, Does God really love me? Does He really care about the christians with cancer and heart desiese? Can He really understand, me or really know me, the way I feel and act and question , just about everything? Then I remember what Jesus said, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavey laden, and I will give you rest, take my yoke upon you and learn of me. It brings back memories of times that we all have worked hard and struggled, seeking a better way of life for our children. Can we be honest with ourselves and lift up our hands church, How many here today, has ever felt this way, how many here can lift their hands and say, that youve wondered, if God really loved you or why God would take out time just for you? Lets see them.........Amen. Does God really love me? Yes He does, but why, why a people that have a hard time loveing each other? The answer is found in Genesis, John and with Noah. God saw the state of man in the days of Noah and decided to repent, that He had created man. But with Noah, He saw what He always wanted, a family. Genesis is easily broken down to three parts, which gives us our answer, 1. Generation, The rise of Man, creation and birth. 2. Degeneration, The fall of man, sin, murder and power. 3. Regeneration, The rebirth of man, religion, worship and reconsilation with God. God really loves us, because, He wants the same thing that we want, children, to love and hold and nurish, to have a family to take care of and to raise, to instill in us His vertues and spirit, His way of life and eternal power. To have an heir to His kingdom. How many here today can say that when you finally married, that you still felt a emptyness in your heart, that needed to be filled, and when you first saw your baby son or daughter your heart leaped with joy and pride? Your home would no longer be empty, the shadows would all go away, the sights and sounds of your child playing in the home, that youve prepaired for them, was now a place of happiness full of laughter and amazement at all the new things that you saw your child do? Thats what God wants, and will have. Not just a child but children, multitudes and multitudes of them, His house is big, He wants to fill it to the brim and overflowing. Remember what Jesus said, In My Fathers House are many mansions.....He said, Many, These are for us, a real home that will never pass away. Does God really Love me, Yes, and when someone refuses to Have God as His Father that child, that God wanted so much, Dies in his sins, and God greaves with Jesus, Just as we would greave at the loss of a child. If your Lost today and dont have God as your Father and Jesus as your Saviour, Please dont let Satan take you away from your inhearentance, dont let him take away a child from God, Dont let Jesus cry again for the children that die to sin and will never be able to enjoy the Home that has been prepaired for you. Instead of being born into life dont let Satan burry you in the lake of fire, dont let him laugh at you, as you are cast into hell.Give your life to Jesus, now, today before its to late. We dont hafe to wonder any more or ponder the question, Does God Really Love Me?
Luke 8:21-8:39 After all weve done to ourselves and this Earth, why does God Love us? Luke 8:21+8:39 Does God really Love me, when I cant even love myself?Ive been down on life sometimes, havent you. The things that we think are going to happen ,dont and the things that we think wont happen do. Do you sometimes think, How can God love someone like me after all Ive done in this life and what Ive done to Him? Have we been more trouble to God than were worth? The Bible states that, we are not to enter into self condemnation, but at times we all start to think about our past and the things that weve done. We go about our life and look around at all the people that are running around, liveing their life, one day at a time, thinking only of themselves.Sometimes we have so many questions that we wonder if we will ever get all the answers. Looking at the news and seeing people being robbed by others trying to get things that they havent earned and we wonder, why does God love an unruelly people like us? As it was in the Day of Noah, cant you hear the turmoil of life around you? Can you honestly say that you can leave your home at night and not worry about who is just outside waiting? What has this world become, what have we become, and why does God love us? Ive spent time alone wondering, Does God really love me? Does He really care about the christians with cancer and heart desiese? Can He really understand, me or really know me, the way I feel and act and question , just about everything? Then I remember what Jesus said, Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavey laden, and I will give you rest, take my yoke upon you and learn of me. It brings back memories of times that we all have worked hard and struggled, seeking a better way of life for our children. Can we be honest with ourselves and lift up our hands church, How many here today, has ever felt this way, how many here can lift their hands and say, that youve wondered, if God really loved you or why God would take out time just for you? Lets see them.........Amen. Does God really love me? Yes He does, but why, why a people that have a hard time loveing each other? The answer is found in Genesis, John and with Noah. God saw the state of man in the days of Noah and decided to repent, that He had created man. But with Noah, He saw what He always wanted, a family. Genesis is easily broken down to three parts, which gives us our answer, 1. Generation, The rise of Man, creation and birth. 2. Degeneration, The fall of man, sin, murder and power. 3. Regeneration, The rebirth of man, religion, worship and reconsilation with God. God really loves us, because, He wants the same thing that we want, children, to love and hold and nurish, to have a family to take care of and to raise, to instill in us His vertues and spirit, His way of life and eternal power. To have an heir to His kingdom. How many here today can say that when you finally married, that you still felt a emptyness in your heart, that needed to be filled, and when you first saw your baby son or daughter your heart leaped with joy and pride? Your home would no longer be empty, the shadows would all go away, the sights and sounds of your child playing in the home, that youve prepaired for them, was now a place of happiness full of laughter and amazement at all the new things that you saw your child do? Thats what God wants, and will have. Not just a child but children, multitudes and multitudes of them, His house is big, He wants to fill it to the brim and overflowing. Remember what Jesus said, In My Fathers House are many mansions.....He said, Many, These are for us, a real home that will never pass away. Does God really Love me, Yes, and when someone refuses to Have God as His Father that child, that God wanted so much, Dies in his sins, and God greaves with Jesus, Just as we would greave at the loss of a child. If your Lost today and dont have God as your Father and Jesus as your Saviour, Please dont let Satan take you away from your inhearentance, dont let him take away a child from God, Dont let Jesus cry again for the children that die to sin and will never be able to enjoy the Home that has been prepaired for you. Instead of being born into life dont let Satan burry you in the lake of fire, dont let him laugh at you, as you are cast into hell.Give your life to Jesus, now, today before its to late. We dont hafe to wonder any more or ponder the question, Does God Really Love Me?
When God Says to Move, MOVE!
1stKings 17:1-9....And the word of the Lord came unto him saying. Arise, get the to Zarephath..... Elijah Genesis 12:1-4 Now the Lord had said unto Abram,Get the out of thy country...... Abram Its time to get up, its time to get packed, its time to get out, its time to listen to the Lord and go where He desires us to go. Why arnt you blessed, why arnt you succeding, why are you still in the state of want? Why is it that you cant understand, why hasent the Lord spoken to you in such a long time? Could it be that, God has spoken to you, but you havent listened? Are you too busy praying, that you dont have time to be still and let God talk for a while? Look at Elijah, There was a drought in the land and a fammon, people were dieing and not listening to the Lord. God told Elijah to , get up and go to a stream, that I will show you, there will be water and shade and I will have the ravens feed you. And you will be spaired the tribulations that I will bring upon this land.The stream was called Cherith, which means,cut. It was Elijahs reffuge ,in time of trouble.But what would have happened if Elijah refused to go?He had the freedom of choice, he could have said, no, I want to stay here with the rest of the people, maby I can help them. It was just his life wasnt it? His choice to stay there wouldnt affect anyone else? Or would it? Of course it would have, He for starters would have starved to death, and the widdow and Her son, would have died, there was a chain of events that God knew of that would have changed everything, includeing the writeing of the scriptures. And what about Abram, God had sent his people to Canaan but they stopped short of their blessing, they stopped in Haran. Isnt it like christians today, always stopping at the wrong place at the wrong time/ Missing their blessings, because they dont give God a chance to work in their lives the way He wants too. Why do we always want to go a different direction that God wants us to go? Is it because that we can? Or is it because we are affraid of whats on the other side of the hill? Terah was satisfied to stay in Haran, I immagened that they prospered to an extent, but it wasnt where God wanted them to be. His family was missing the true blessings that awaited them in Canaan. An Elijah, what about Him? When He got to the stream, I guess that he thought that he had it made. Fresh water, shade, the ravens brining him food each day, wow, what a life. No worries, no work, no problems, and no responsability. But, God wanted him to move, there was a poor widow woman and her son about to starve to death and God wanted him to go. Sometimes God allows situations to happen to us, to get us to move. With Abram, Terah, died and with Elijah, God caused the stream to dry up and He quit sending the food. So Elijah had a choice again, move or die where he was. We cant stop short of our blessings, we cant stop short of our place in life and we cant stop short of our responsability to God and others. Do you just want to be responsable for yourself? Then find an island where you can live alone. As long as we are called Christians, we have a delagated duty from Jesus, and the authority to seek out those that are lost. Your blessings are just around the next rise, around the next bend in the road, its not at Haran and its not at Cherith, it awaits those that are willing to go foward an extra mile with God. A lot of dissions to take into consideration isnt it? Ive been there, thinking, should I go or stay, should I move on to the next levil of faith or remain where I am, just because its comfortable. Just because its safe? God wont mind, Im safe and comfortable and no one needs me anyway. No one wants to here my opinion, nobody wants to here my side of the story, nobody cares anyway.What if Jesus thought this way, Well I dont really hafe to go to the cross, I can just preach to the people that will listen to me. Ill stay right here and maby later they will all believe in me . Im not going to move, Im going to stay right here. The roads to long and the journey is too hard. From Adam to Jesus, from Jesus to us, immagine the decisions that were made. Decisions that effected the entire human race, decisions of life and death, condemnation and reconsiliation, the very fabric of life hung in the ballance. And here we sit trying to make up our mind weather to move or not. We read and we studdy and we marvile at the old and new testiment saints of what they did, but didnt Jesus declare that we could do the same as he and even greater works shall we do. Well church, we arent going to do anything sitting in Haran. All God is waiting on is us. We say a lot of times, Well when its Gods time. Dont you think that it is past time, dont you think that God is waiting on us? Your blessings are just in reach, lets get out of Haran, lets get out of Cherith, lets look up, pack up cause we about to move up, to a brighter day a more secure future a larger blessing awaits, in the land where God wants us to be. So when God says move, MOVE.
1stKings 17:1-9....And the word of the Lord came unto him saying. Arise, get the to Zarephath..... Elijah Genesis 12:1-4 Now the Lord had said unto Abram,Get the out of thy country...... Abram Its time to get up, its time to get packed, its time to get out, its time to listen to the Lord and go where He desires us to go. Why arnt you blessed, why arnt you succeding, why are you still in the state of want? Why is it that you cant understand, why hasent the Lord spoken to you in such a long time? Could it be that, God has spoken to you, but you havent listened? Are you too busy praying, that you dont have time to be still and let God talk for a while? Look at Elijah, There was a drought in the land and a fammon, people were dieing and not listening to the Lord. God told Elijah to , get up and go to a stream, that I will show you, there will be water and shade and I will have the ravens feed you. And you will be spaired the tribulations that I will bring upon this land.The stream was called Cherith, which means,cut. It was Elijahs reffuge ,in time of trouble.But what would have happened if Elijah refused to go?He had the freedom of choice, he could have said, no, I want to stay here with the rest of the people, maby I can help them. It was just his life wasnt it? His choice to stay there wouldnt affect anyone else? Or would it? Of course it would have, He for starters would have starved to death, and the widdow and Her son, would have died, there was a chain of events that God knew of that would have changed everything, includeing the writeing of the scriptures. And what about Abram, God had sent his people to Canaan but they stopped short of their blessing, they stopped in Haran. Isnt it like christians today, always stopping at the wrong place at the wrong time/ Missing their blessings, because they dont give God a chance to work in their lives the way He wants too. Why do we always want to go a different direction that God wants us to go? Is it because that we can? Or is it because we are affraid of whats on the other side of the hill? Terah was satisfied to stay in Haran, I immagened that they prospered to an extent, but it wasnt where God wanted them to be. His family was missing the true blessings that awaited them in Canaan. An Elijah, what about Him? When He got to the stream, I guess that he thought that he had it made. Fresh water, shade, the ravens brining him food each day, wow, what a life. No worries, no work, no problems, and no responsability. But, God wanted him to move, there was a poor widow woman and her son about to starve to death and God wanted him to go. Sometimes God allows situations to happen to us, to get us to move. With Abram, Terah, died and with Elijah, God caused the stream to dry up and He quit sending the food. So Elijah had a choice again, move or die where he was. We cant stop short of our blessings, we cant stop short of our place in life and we cant stop short of our responsability to God and others. Do you just want to be responsable for yourself? Then find an island where you can live alone. As long as we are called Christians, we have a delagated duty from Jesus, and the authority to seek out those that are lost. Your blessings are just around the next rise, around the next bend in the road, its not at Haran and its not at Cherith, it awaits those that are willing to go foward an extra mile with God. A lot of dissions to take into consideration isnt it? Ive been there, thinking, should I go or stay, should I move on to the next levil of faith or remain where I am, just because its comfortable. Just because its safe? God wont mind, Im safe and comfortable and no one needs me anyway. No one wants to here my opinion, nobody wants to here my side of the story, nobody cares anyway.What if Jesus thought this way, Well I dont really hafe to go to the cross, I can just preach to the people that will listen to me. Ill stay right here and maby later they will all believe in me . Im not going to move, Im going to stay right here. The roads to long and the journey is too hard. From Adam to Jesus, from Jesus to us, immagine the decisions that were made. Decisions that effected the entire human race, decisions of life and death, condemnation and reconsiliation, the very fabric of life hung in the ballance. And here we sit trying to make up our mind weather to move or not. We read and we studdy and we marvile at the old and new testiment saints of what they did, but didnt Jesus declare that we could do the same as he and even greater works shall we do. Well church, we arent going to do anything sitting in Haran. All God is waiting on is us. We say a lot of times, Well when its Gods time. Dont you think that it is past time, dont you think that God is waiting on us? Your blessings are just in reach, lets get out of Haran, lets get out of Cherith, lets look up, pack up cause we about to move up, to a brighter day a more secure future a larger blessing awaits, in the land where God wants us to be. So when God says move, MOVE.
I Pray that Ye Prosper.Part 1.
Luke 16:19-16:31 What is prosperity and how does it affect our health, physically and spiritually? “I pray that ye prosper and be in health, as your soul prospereth.” There are many descriptions of prosperity, depending upon who you ask. To some prosperity is ,money in the bank, power ,prestige, possessions, ect, and to others prosperity, is a trailer on a hafe acre of land ,food on the table and a job that pays the bills. 3rd John 1:2, John was speaking to Gaius, who was of bad health, but of strong faith. But John was speaking to us also, soul prosperity is most important to all of us, there can be a strong soul in a weak body. Here John was putting his prayer and importance on soul first ,then body. Its putting the health and physical prosperity as a result of soul prosperity. The greater the faith of an individual the greater the reward here in the physical. But our goal in life is not to gain wealth and position on this earth but to lay our treasures away in heaven. We strive for faith and soul prosperity ,to help others of weaker faith.To bear the imfermites of the weak and lend a hand to the low in spirit and heart. Health of the body is always secondary to salvation of the soul.The Bible states that bodily exercise prophets little, not to say that we don’t exercise to keep the body fit, but the body will pass away for an eternal body that will never die. The things that we do to our bodies to maintain them in good health ,will be of little use when it comes to our time to die.So then, What is prosperity? Its having a pieceful mine and close contact with God. Its knowing that all is well with you and the Father of all creation. Its being able to sit and watch different colored birds feed off the food you’ve provided for them on your porch. Its being able to go to sleep at night and not having to worry about waking up the next day. To look at prosperity we have to look at three people in particular, the rich man, Lazarus and Solomon. First lets look at the rich man, Jesus spoke about. Luke 16:19-31, “There {WAS }a certain rich man..” here Jesus made the positive statement about an actual person, with the word ,”was”, this man he speaks of was probably a man the people knew well,but to prevent unnessary tension among the people, Jesus did not call him out by name. The story was the important thing He wanted the people to remember. Jesus knew this mans name as He knew all men by name. This rich man had it all, money, power, prestige, possessions and security. His wealth was probably obtained legally, for the scripture says nothing to the contrary. He was probably an honest man, from a good family. In the view of the people and himself he was prosperous in many ways. Thats the way it is in todays world, sinners as well as christians, can be financially well to do, but we have to look at the rich man in a different way of prosperity. In his life he had it all except one thing, his soul was not right with God. He lacked compassion and charity.This man was under the Law of Moses, The Ten Commandments, he was under the law ,for Jesus had not fulfilled prophecy to its full extent and also, this man was already dead. The Bible states that ,”those that are under the law shall be judged by the law, and those without law shall be judged without law....” So here we have an honest, prosperous man who died and went to hell. Now on the other side of prosperity we have a man named ,Lazarus, which means,”God is help”, in the days that are spoken of here there were many people named Lazarus, it was a popular name. Many people were choosing names that depicted, God in their life. Now Lazarus was a beggar, not to be confused with the Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead, these are two different people. Lazarus, didn’t have anything, the scripture states that he was “laid” at the rich mans gate. The word here “laid” means, to be thrown or droped heavily” Lazarus was placed roughly at the gate by others that wanted nothing to do with him.With no family, friends, no religious leaders to help him, he was dieing of desiese and hunger. The important thing to remember, he was laid here because, they couldn’t find any other place to take him, he was rejected by all. Do you sometimes think the same thing about yourself, you feel that no one cares and that you have no place to go for help? I believe we all at one point or another in our walk with Christ, feel the same way, especially at the times that God allows us to walk a little way on our own to test our faith. Now Lazarus had a different type of prosperity, something that others could see, touch or understand, he had soul prosperity. It wasn’t that he was a bad man, to have all this sickness to come upon him, even the Bible states that, if and when we suffer, its better to suffer as a christian, which was also introduced under the Law. Bad things do happen to good people. With food and raiment, there with be content, which was probably the way that Lazarus lived his life. Depending upon God to provide his daily needs, while he concentrated his time on worshiping God. As you notice in the end ,both men died, weather rich or poor, the outcome of this life is still the same, death. In part two we will discuss the other side of prosperity, with David and Soloman.
Luke 16:19-16:31 What is prosperity and how does it affect our health, physically and spiritually? “I pray that ye prosper and be in health, as your soul prospereth.” There are many descriptions of prosperity, depending upon who you ask. To some prosperity is ,money in the bank, power ,prestige, possessions, ect, and to others prosperity, is a trailer on a hafe acre of land ,food on the table and a job that pays the bills. 3rd John 1:2, John was speaking to Gaius, who was of bad health, but of strong faith. But John was speaking to us also, soul prosperity is most important to all of us, there can be a strong soul in a weak body. Here John was putting his prayer and importance on soul first ,then body. Its putting the health and physical prosperity as a result of soul prosperity. The greater the faith of an individual the greater the reward here in the physical. But our goal in life is not to gain wealth and position on this earth but to lay our treasures away in heaven. We strive for faith and soul prosperity ,to help others of weaker faith.To bear the imfermites of the weak and lend a hand to the low in spirit and heart. Health of the body is always secondary to salvation of the soul.The Bible states that bodily exercise prophets little, not to say that we don’t exercise to keep the body fit, but the body will pass away for an eternal body that will never die. The things that we do to our bodies to maintain them in good health ,will be of little use when it comes to our time to die.So then, What is prosperity? Its having a pieceful mine and close contact with God. Its knowing that all is well with you and the Father of all creation. Its being able to sit and watch different colored birds feed off the food you’ve provided for them on your porch. Its being able to go to sleep at night and not having to worry about waking up the next day. To look at prosperity we have to look at three people in particular, the rich man, Lazarus and Solomon. First lets look at the rich man, Jesus spoke about. Luke 16:19-31, “There {WAS }a certain rich man..” here Jesus made the positive statement about an actual person, with the word ,”was”, this man he speaks of was probably a man the people knew well,but to prevent unnessary tension among the people, Jesus did not call him out by name. The story was the important thing He wanted the people to remember. Jesus knew this mans name as He knew all men by name. This rich man had it all, money, power, prestige, possessions and security. His wealth was probably obtained legally, for the scripture says nothing to the contrary. He was probably an honest man, from a good family. In the view of the people and himself he was prosperous in many ways. Thats the way it is in todays world, sinners as well as christians, can be financially well to do, but we have to look at the rich man in a different way of prosperity. In his life he had it all except one thing, his soul was not right with God. He lacked compassion and charity.This man was under the Law of Moses, The Ten Commandments, he was under the law ,for Jesus had not fulfilled prophecy to its full extent and also, this man was already dead. The Bible states that ,”those that are under the law shall be judged by the law, and those without law shall be judged without law....” So here we have an honest, prosperous man who died and went to hell. Now on the other side of prosperity we have a man named ,Lazarus, which means,”God is help”, in the days that are spoken of here there were many people named Lazarus, it was a popular name. Many people were choosing names that depicted, God in their life. Now Lazarus was a beggar, not to be confused with the Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead, these are two different people. Lazarus, didn’t have anything, the scripture states that he was “laid” at the rich mans gate. The word here “laid” means, to be thrown or droped heavily” Lazarus was placed roughly at the gate by others that wanted nothing to do with him.With no family, friends, no religious leaders to help him, he was dieing of desiese and hunger. The important thing to remember, he was laid here because, they couldn’t find any other place to take him, he was rejected by all. Do you sometimes think the same thing about yourself, you feel that no one cares and that you have no place to go for help? I believe we all at one point or another in our walk with Christ, feel the same way, especially at the times that God allows us to walk a little way on our own to test our faith. Now Lazarus had a different type of prosperity, something that others could see, touch or understand, he had soul prosperity. It wasn’t that he was a bad man, to have all this sickness to come upon him, even the Bible states that, if and when we suffer, its better to suffer as a christian, which was also introduced under the Law. Bad things do happen to good people. With food and raiment, there with be content, which was probably the way that Lazarus lived his life. Depending upon God to provide his daily needs, while he concentrated his time on worshiping God. As you notice in the end ,both men died, weather rich or poor, the outcome of this life is still the same, death. In part two we will discuss the other side of prosperity, with David and Soloman.
I pray that ye Prosper.part 2.
1 Kings 3:3-3:14 Many believe that prosperity is a symbol of Godliness, or that it makes them appear a little better than others. But what is prosperity and who is eligible? In part one ,we found out about two individuals, Jesus spoke of, the rich man and Lazarus. In part two we are going to look at King David and Solomon. There are two sides to prosperity, on the one hand some people resent those that havent received it and on the other hand there are people that resent those that have received. What makes the difference between the two? They both are forgetting what the Bible says is most important in this life. For example, as the deciples returned from their commission of preaching, they bragged to Jesus that, “Even the spirits were subject unto us.” And what did Jesus answer, “ Be not glad that the spirits were subject unto you, but that your name is written down in the Book of Life.” Remember that prosperity is in the eye of the beholder, trash to one is treasure to another. King David was a warier ,a leader of armies, a man after Gods own Heart. He loved God and wanted nothing except to please God, and to lead a strong nation. 2nd Samuel,, chapters, 11 and 12. But as with all great men ,He was tempted by the lust of the flesh and committed sin with ,Uriahs wife ,Bathsheba, David had it all, power, prestige, lands, money, but he lacked one thing that everyone that worships God must have, Integrity, a willingness to forsake all to serve the Lord. David made a mistake and He paid dearly for it. He brought a curse upon his house hold, that he had to pay for. David was forgiven, but he lost one thing that he truly desired in his heart, That was to build the temple for God. Now in first Kings we find that David’s transgressions were not only forgiven but God promised that His throne would be passed down to His son Solomon and not only that but it would be before the Lord forever. Prosperity here with sin and forgiveness, but what a price to pay. 1st Kings 3:6-14. Now Solomon was another story, He learned from the mistakes of his father and sought out not earthly wealth but wisdom to rule .If you look at 3:7, you will find out the main reason for Solomons decision. Remember in prosperity, you can loose it just as fast as you gain it, because of a lack of management skills.Solomon told the Lord in verse 7, “...I am but a little child; I know not how to go out or come in.” This was true honesty before God. Telling God the absolute truth in ones prayers will go farther with God than trying to make up excuses or giving God reasons that dont quite sound right. Beating around the bush with God will get you nothing except a whipping from your Father. Solomon was honest and forthright and received much more than he asked for. A prosperity that, Glorified the Lord. And isn’t that what we are here for, to Glorify God. You can read a lot and get nothing out of scripture with the wrong attitude but then again with the right attitude and an open mind God will open up the Gates of Heaven and pour out more wisdom and knowledge to you, than you can imagine. Prosperity is again, many different things to different people. In the world we live in ,there is a need for more people like David and Solomon and the Poor Man. People that are willing to risk it all for God. People that are willing to say, “Father, Give me this day my daily bread, bless me if Ive been faithful, and punish me if Ive failed, for thy chastisement is better than a mountain of gold without you. “ This reminds me if an old song I remember from growing up, “ United we stand and divided we fall, and if our backs should ever be against the wall, well be together, together you and I.” In conclusion, prosperity is in the mind of the beholder, prosperity without God, is not prosperity, but a delusion of the soul. It wont stand the test of time, it wont satisfy the hunger of the spirit and it wont deliver the broken hearted. True prosperity is fulfilling Gods will within your life, working to give to others and shairing without remorse or regrett.Your prosperity is in your heart and not in your bank account, its in your spirit and not in your wallet, its in your soul and not in your airagance.When we learn to pray for others with a pure heart, when we learn that to give is better than to receive, then we will know, what prosperity is.
1 Kings 3:3-3:14 Many believe that prosperity is a symbol of Godliness, or that it makes them appear a little better than others. But what is prosperity and who is eligible? In part one ,we found out about two individuals, Jesus spoke of, the rich man and Lazarus. In part two we are going to look at King David and Solomon. There are two sides to prosperity, on the one hand some people resent those that havent received it and on the other hand there are people that resent those that have received. What makes the difference between the two? They both are forgetting what the Bible says is most important in this life. For example, as the deciples returned from their commission of preaching, they bragged to Jesus that, “Even the spirits were subject unto us.” And what did Jesus answer, “ Be not glad that the spirits were subject unto you, but that your name is written down in the Book of Life.” Remember that prosperity is in the eye of the beholder, trash to one is treasure to another. King David was a warier ,a leader of armies, a man after Gods own Heart. He loved God and wanted nothing except to please God, and to lead a strong nation. 2nd Samuel,, chapters, 11 and 12. But as with all great men ,He was tempted by the lust of the flesh and committed sin with ,Uriahs wife ,Bathsheba, David had it all, power, prestige, lands, money, but he lacked one thing that everyone that worships God must have, Integrity, a willingness to forsake all to serve the Lord. David made a mistake and He paid dearly for it. He brought a curse upon his house hold, that he had to pay for. David was forgiven, but he lost one thing that he truly desired in his heart, That was to build the temple for God. Now in first Kings we find that David’s transgressions were not only forgiven but God promised that His throne would be passed down to His son Solomon and not only that but it would be before the Lord forever. Prosperity here with sin and forgiveness, but what a price to pay. 1st Kings 3:6-14. Now Solomon was another story, He learned from the mistakes of his father and sought out not earthly wealth but wisdom to rule .If you look at 3:7, you will find out the main reason for Solomons decision. Remember in prosperity, you can loose it just as fast as you gain it, because of a lack of management skills.Solomon told the Lord in verse 7, “...I am but a little child; I know not how to go out or come in.” This was true honesty before God. Telling God the absolute truth in ones prayers will go farther with God than trying to make up excuses or giving God reasons that dont quite sound right. Beating around the bush with God will get you nothing except a whipping from your Father. Solomon was honest and forthright and received much more than he asked for. A prosperity that, Glorified the Lord. And isn’t that what we are here for, to Glorify God. You can read a lot and get nothing out of scripture with the wrong attitude but then again with the right attitude and an open mind God will open up the Gates of Heaven and pour out more wisdom and knowledge to you, than you can imagine. Prosperity is again, many different things to different people. In the world we live in ,there is a need for more people like David and Solomon and the Poor Man. People that are willing to risk it all for God. People that are willing to say, “Father, Give me this day my daily bread, bless me if Ive been faithful, and punish me if Ive failed, for thy chastisement is better than a mountain of gold without you. “ This reminds me if an old song I remember from growing up, “ United we stand and divided we fall, and if our backs should ever be against the wall, well be together, together you and I.” In conclusion, prosperity is in the mind of the beholder, prosperity without God, is not prosperity, but a delusion of the soul. It wont stand the test of time, it wont satisfy the hunger of the spirit and it wont deliver the broken hearted. True prosperity is fulfilling Gods will within your life, working to give to others and shairing without remorse or regrett.Your prosperity is in your heart and not in your bank account, its in your spirit and not in your wallet, its in your soul and not in your airagance.When we learn to pray for others with a pure heart, when we learn that to give is better than to receive, then we will know, what prosperity is.
The Power of Christ
Acts 1:7-1:8 Have you ever determined in your mind why the disciples of Jesus ,were able to preform such miricals and the Christian today cant, let look at the Power of Christ. Sermon based on the scriptures of Acts 1;7-8, but ye shall receive power.... How many know about power transmission of electricity ? Electricity is produced at a power plant or station and sent thru the high tension lines to sub stations that boost the current and distribute the power to the rest of us, the further you get away from the source, the weaker the power. At that time a different connection is made from a different source. The Bible states clearly that God is our source and supply. Christians have ,over the last 2,000 years, been getting away from the source of their power. In scripture people were healed by ,the very shadow of the disciples falling upon them, a word ,a touch, a prayer, a fast. But as the years went by something happened, the prayers started to, fall short, the fasting was being preformed less and less, the touch became ineffective , but why? Jesus gave us the answer, "Will there be faith on the earth, when I return?" Will the church lose its power and forget about the source, trying to tap into something else instead, use a low grade substitute for the real? Where does the power of the church lie? The working of miricals is one of the spiritual gifts that the Bible states that we can have, but it isn’t used, because of unbelieve, Paul once said, "I come to you not with great swelling words, but with demonstration and with power." Its the act of working in power and demonstration , The churches power is not in the name of the church or denomination, its not in the attendance or number of members, its not in the financial well being of the church, but the power lies in the faith of its people. And their ability to accept the power transfer , from the Holy Ghost. He is our power sent down from God. How many have prayed the Lords prayer? It goes "Our Father which art in Heaven....." If you’ve prayed that prayer before, then you must believe it, believe what you say? That God is your Father, then if God is your Father then you must accept the power that He has granted you. The problem is, that some have been so far from the source that not even a sub station cant boost the power enough to keep you in the light. Lets put it this way, when you go home after church on a Sunday night and its dark at home you reach up a flip on the light switch, what happens?,.. the light comes on, and you take it for granted that it will every time you flip on the switch, and you automobile, you get in turn the switch and the engine starts, and you expect it to every time. The church has become lulled into believing that every time they pray, the light is going to come on. But with your house and your car, what happens when they don’t work as expected? You panic, you get angry ,some even become scared, expecting the worst to happen, a dark house on a windy ,stormy night is a scary thing. I’m speaking to those who have drawn away from their source of power, the proud, airagant, boasters, the pleasers of man ,instead of pleaser of God. Jesus warned these people to think about what they are doing. You cant drive a car at 60 mph and cut off the power, you will lose control and put at danger, not only yourself but every one that close to you.So what is the answer, get a better connection, if the one you have is faulty, reroute it, make a straight tie in, go straight for the source. The Holy Ghost. Jesus promises us ,that He would send us a comforter, which when He comes, we would be endowed with power from on High. The problem is that sometimes the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit ,is forgotten, we try to do His work in our lives and we start loosing power. Our prayers are falling short, our faith is wanning ,our health is failing and the world cant tell the Christian from themselves. A pitiful way to be. The answer is in scripture, verse 8, "But ye shall receive power, after the Holy Ghost is come upon you;..."We all have the power to preform the things that Jesus said that we could do, all we haft to do is get closer to Him. The recognition of the Holy Ghost in our church and in our lives is a great place to start. I suggest that when the church comes together, that we stop and invite the Holy Ghost into our service and let Him lead the service, allowing Him to preform His work, in our service and in our lives. Heres a prayer that all can use, " Our most gracious Heavenly Father ,we come to you, asking Father that thy Holy Spirit come into our service, for He is welcome in this House of Worship, and Holy Spirit, let thy work be accomplished in us, not only here but in our daily lives. We thank thee Father, in the name of thy son Jesus Christ. Amen." Lets start taping into the source of power, for there are many in the family of God that need aid in this life. Let our prayers start meaning something again, let cancer be healed, heart desiese, tumors, let our prayers start touching our lost loved ones and our enemies. Lets get back the things that the enemies has stolen from us, let us go to his camp and regain control of our family, finances, health and our destiny. The Holy Ghost leads us and guides us and in trouble He hides us and protects. With out the baptism in the Holy Ghost ,we have no power. Let Him in again, let Him do His work and Let the Power of Christ, restore you into an undefeatiable soldier of God. Let the power of Jesus shine in you, as you walk into a room , people will know who dwells inside you, demons will bow and step out of the way, when you pray, your prayers will be answered, when you lay hands upon the sick, they will recover and when you fast, you will be accepted of God. ars
Acts 1:7-1:8 Have you ever determined in your mind why the disciples of Jesus ,were able to preform such miricals and the Christian today cant, let look at the Power of Christ. Sermon based on the scriptures of Acts 1;7-8, but ye shall receive power.... How many know about power transmission of electricity ? Electricity is produced at a power plant or station and sent thru the high tension lines to sub stations that boost the current and distribute the power to the rest of us, the further you get away from the source, the weaker the power. At that time a different connection is made from a different source. The Bible states clearly that God is our source and supply. Christians have ,over the last 2,000 years, been getting away from the source of their power. In scripture people were healed by ,the very shadow of the disciples falling upon them, a word ,a touch, a prayer, a fast. But as the years went by something happened, the prayers started to, fall short, the fasting was being preformed less and less, the touch became ineffective , but why? Jesus gave us the answer, "Will there be faith on the earth, when I return?" Will the church lose its power and forget about the source, trying to tap into something else instead, use a low grade substitute for the real? Where does the power of the church lie? The working of miricals is one of the spiritual gifts that the Bible states that we can have, but it isn’t used, because of unbelieve, Paul once said, "I come to you not with great swelling words, but with demonstration and with power." Its the act of working in power and demonstration , The churches power is not in the name of the church or denomination, its not in the attendance or number of members, its not in the financial well being of the church, but the power lies in the faith of its people. And their ability to accept the power transfer , from the Holy Ghost. He is our power sent down from God. How many have prayed the Lords prayer? It goes "Our Father which art in Heaven....." If you’ve prayed that prayer before, then you must believe it, believe what you say? That God is your Father, then if God is your Father then you must accept the power that He has granted you. The problem is, that some have been so far from the source that not even a sub station cant boost the power enough to keep you in the light. Lets put it this way, when you go home after church on a Sunday night and its dark at home you reach up a flip on the light switch, what happens?,.. the light comes on, and you take it for granted that it will every time you flip on the switch, and you automobile, you get in turn the switch and the engine starts, and you expect it to every time. The church has become lulled into believing that every time they pray, the light is going to come on. But with your house and your car, what happens when they don’t work as expected? You panic, you get angry ,some even become scared, expecting the worst to happen, a dark house on a windy ,stormy night is a scary thing. I’m speaking to those who have drawn away from their source of power, the proud, airagant, boasters, the pleasers of man ,instead of pleaser of God. Jesus warned these people to think about what they are doing. You cant drive a car at 60 mph and cut off the power, you will lose control and put at danger, not only yourself but every one that close to you.So what is the answer, get a better connection, if the one you have is faulty, reroute it, make a straight tie in, go straight for the source. The Holy Ghost. Jesus promises us ,that He would send us a comforter, which when He comes, we would be endowed with power from on High. The problem is that sometimes the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit ,is forgotten, we try to do His work in our lives and we start loosing power. Our prayers are falling short, our faith is wanning ,our health is failing and the world cant tell the Christian from themselves. A pitiful way to be. The answer is in scripture, verse 8, "But ye shall receive power, after the Holy Ghost is come upon you;..."We all have the power to preform the things that Jesus said that we could do, all we haft to do is get closer to Him. The recognition of the Holy Ghost in our church and in our lives is a great place to start. I suggest that when the church comes together, that we stop and invite the Holy Ghost into our service and let Him lead the service, allowing Him to preform His work, in our service and in our lives. Heres a prayer that all can use, " Our most gracious Heavenly Father ,we come to you, asking Father that thy Holy Spirit come into our service, for He is welcome in this House of Worship, and Holy Spirit, let thy work be accomplished in us, not only here but in our daily lives. We thank thee Father, in the name of thy son Jesus Christ. Amen." Lets start taping into the source of power, for there are many in the family of God that need aid in this life. Let our prayers start meaning something again, let cancer be healed, heart desiese, tumors, let our prayers start touching our lost loved ones and our enemies. Lets get back the things that the enemies has stolen from us, let us go to his camp and regain control of our family, finances, health and our destiny. The Holy Ghost leads us and guides us and in trouble He hides us and protects. With out the baptism in the Holy Ghost ,we have no power. Let Him in again, let Him do His work and Let the Power of Christ, restore you into an undefeatiable soldier of God. Let the power of Jesus shine in you, as you walk into a room , people will know who dwells inside you, demons will bow and step out of the way, when you pray, your prayers will be answered, when you lay hands upon the sick, they will recover and when you fast, you will be accepted of God. ars
If Your Eye Offend Thee.
Matthew 6:29-30 , Mark 9:47 In todays world, we are compassed with many different doctrine and religions. Religions that turn the truth into a lie. Jesus told us about these things, so that we could prepare ourselves, for the inevitable. Caring for the church, is a 24/7 duty. We are always on guard for the wolf to inter into the flock. Jesus speaks of this in Matthew 6, lets take a look at what Jesus had to say. “And if thy right eye offend thee,pluck it out, and cast it from thee; for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish,and not that thy whole body should be cast into Hell” Now we know that Jesus wasn’t talking about our physical body in verse 29 and 30, but was talking about the body of Christ, within the church. The church body is a part of the whole body of Christ and must be taken care of as an individual. Paul also speaks of the Body of the Church in 1st Corin. 12:14-27.” For the body is not one member but many.” Jesus and Paul speak of the Church as a body to help us understand the many, parts of the church. They divide the many different duty’s of the church as if they were dividing a human body. The , eye,ear, head, feet, hand, nose, ect. Each one of these has a specific perpose in the life of an individual and also in the life of the church. The Head of the Church is Jesus Christ, Himself. This was directed by God and implemented by the Holy Ghost, as the directing influence of the Church. Eph. 1:22 “ and hath put all things under His feet {Jesus} , and gave Him to be the Head over all things to the Church. Which is His body, the fullness of Him that filleth all in all.” So now that we have established who and what the body is, we can now look at the scriptures with better insight, as to what He was speaking about. Matthew 5: 29 an 30, is a warning and commandment from the Head of the Church {Jesus}, as to who should be removed from the church and why. “If thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out and cast it from thee...” meaning, if a member of the church having a position, within the body and, the doctrine is contrary to that of the scriptures, he is to be removed from the church {Body}, to prevent the whole body from being contaminated and lost, to be sent to hell. Jesus is concerned about contamination of the body, by false doctrine. As you can clearly see in todays life and especially, where the church is concerned, false doctrine is trying to gain a foot hold in the body of Christ. Evelutionist, homosexuals and the new world order are trying to use, love and words like understanding and tolerance to gain a place within the church. Even the newest translations of the Bible are slowly changing the word to deceive, case and point, a translation is out calling, “the word WAS[ ”A”] God” This may sound insignificant, but changing a single word, changes the meaning. The anti-christ {spirit} will and is trying everything that he can to deceive, the very elect. Jesus said, “...if thy right hand offend thee, CUT IT OFF.” Same meaning as before, there are anti-christian spirits, that are trying to infiltrate the body of Christ with, false doctrine. The scriptures tell us that its better to loose one soul than to loose an entire body of souls. Not everyone will be saved, it is Gods will that no man should perish, but that all should come into repentance. But children, not all will repent. There will be more in Hell than Heaven, its true, its scripture, there will be a massive number going to the Lake of Fire, just because they refuse to come into the light. Because they refuse to believe in Jesus. We as Christians must, get into the word of God deeper than we have. Are we becoming lax in our studies, are we becoming soft, as the body, are we wearing, rose colored glasses and blinders to what is going on around us. Its time to wake up church and smell the roses. The day of death is approaching, we are headed into a day of great tribulation, where only the strong shall survive. Many are called but few are chosen, the way is broad and many there shall find it, warning after warning from Jesus Himself, to watch out over the church, be her guard and protector. But we must be careful with verses 29 and 30, not to use our authority lightly. The Bible gives us ,strict rules, to remove an individual from the body. Matthew 18: 15-18, is the guiding law from Jesus on these matters. What more can be said, what more can I add, to a situation that is on all of the body. Its here it blatant and very real, a danger from within, that could cause many to perish, be vigilant and watch, discuss the word, break it down, understand that eternity is forever and we have to get it right. So, “if your hand offend thee cut it off and if your Eye offend thee, pluck it out. “ Be defenders of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, stand fast in the gospel that you’ve been taught. ars
Matthew 6:29-30 , Mark 9:47 In todays world, we are compassed with many different doctrine and religions. Religions that turn the truth into a lie. Jesus told us about these things, so that we could prepare ourselves, for the inevitable. Caring for the church, is a 24/7 duty. We are always on guard for the wolf to inter into the flock. Jesus speaks of this in Matthew 6, lets take a look at what Jesus had to say. “And if thy right eye offend thee,pluck it out, and cast it from thee; for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish,and not that thy whole body should be cast into Hell” Now we know that Jesus wasn’t talking about our physical body in verse 29 and 30, but was talking about the body of Christ, within the church. The church body is a part of the whole body of Christ and must be taken care of as an individual. Paul also speaks of the Body of the Church in 1st Corin. 12:14-27.” For the body is not one member but many.” Jesus and Paul speak of the Church as a body to help us understand the many, parts of the church. They divide the many different duty’s of the church as if they were dividing a human body. The , eye,ear, head, feet, hand, nose, ect. Each one of these has a specific perpose in the life of an individual and also in the life of the church. The Head of the Church is Jesus Christ, Himself. This was directed by God and implemented by the Holy Ghost, as the directing influence of the Church. Eph. 1:22 “ and hath put all things under His feet {Jesus} , and gave Him to be the Head over all things to the Church. Which is His body, the fullness of Him that filleth all in all.” So now that we have established who and what the body is, we can now look at the scriptures with better insight, as to what He was speaking about. Matthew 5: 29 an 30, is a warning and commandment from the Head of the Church {Jesus}, as to who should be removed from the church and why. “If thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out and cast it from thee...” meaning, if a member of the church having a position, within the body and, the doctrine is contrary to that of the scriptures, he is to be removed from the church {Body}, to prevent the whole body from being contaminated and lost, to be sent to hell. Jesus is concerned about contamination of the body, by false doctrine. As you can clearly see in todays life and especially, where the church is concerned, false doctrine is trying to gain a foot hold in the body of Christ. Evelutionist, homosexuals and the new world order are trying to use, love and words like understanding and tolerance to gain a place within the church. Even the newest translations of the Bible are slowly changing the word to deceive, case and point, a translation is out calling, “the word WAS[ ”A”] God” This may sound insignificant, but changing a single word, changes the meaning. The anti-christ {spirit} will and is trying everything that he can to deceive, the very elect. Jesus said, “...if thy right hand offend thee, CUT IT OFF.” Same meaning as before, there are anti-christian spirits, that are trying to infiltrate the body of Christ with, false doctrine. The scriptures tell us that its better to loose one soul than to loose an entire body of souls. Not everyone will be saved, it is Gods will that no man should perish, but that all should come into repentance. But children, not all will repent. There will be more in Hell than Heaven, its true, its scripture, there will be a massive number going to the Lake of Fire, just because they refuse to come into the light. Because they refuse to believe in Jesus. We as Christians must, get into the word of God deeper than we have. Are we becoming lax in our studies, are we becoming soft, as the body, are we wearing, rose colored glasses and blinders to what is going on around us. Its time to wake up church and smell the roses. The day of death is approaching, we are headed into a day of great tribulation, where only the strong shall survive. Many are called but few are chosen, the way is broad and many there shall find it, warning after warning from Jesus Himself, to watch out over the church, be her guard and protector. But we must be careful with verses 29 and 30, not to use our authority lightly. The Bible gives us ,strict rules, to remove an individual from the body. Matthew 18: 15-18, is the guiding law from Jesus on these matters. What more can be said, what more can I add, to a situation that is on all of the body. Its here it blatant and very real, a danger from within, that could cause many to perish, be vigilant and watch, discuss the word, break it down, understand that eternity is forever and we have to get it right. So, “if your hand offend thee cut it off and if your Eye offend thee, pluck it out. “ Be defenders of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, stand fast in the gospel that you’ve been taught. ars
Is There A God?
Tribulation comes in many shapes and forms. Many blame the Creator for everything that happens, that is bad, but never do they give God the Credit for the things that are good. They always say; “ If There was a God, then this would never have happened.” Why did God take my Child, Why did God destroy our homes, Why did God allow this bombing? Why, Why, Why? Much of the blame for tragedy falls on man and not on God. God doesn't start wars, does not cause lust, greed, avarice nor any other thing that is unrighteous. Man make many of his own disasters. Many times Christians pray earnestly and diligently for many things for God to do, sometimes we make the mistake of not praying in His will. We see our selves in conflict with God when our prayers are not answered and we are hurt or discouraged. This should not be so, but oft times it is. Sometimes bad things happen to good people but we cannot judge the Creator, for we belong to Him, just as a piece of clay belongs to the potter. Yes there is a God. Weather it be the Living God or gods made by the imagination of man. We can make a god from anything, money, flowers, animals, anything. If we believe that what we have chosen will change our lives for the better, we will consider what we have made as our god. The best example of this idea is in Acts 17:22-23; Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, To the unknown God. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. The people in Athens didn't know what or whom to worship, god after god, of the peoples choosing were all listed, none knowing weather their prayers were ever heard, and the last inscription was to,”The unknown God.” This is the one that there was no physical representation of. This was God. Man sees God as a Spirit of infinite Power and control over all things, where His worshipers will be ever lastingly happy in this life and in the next and when trajady happens they blame Him. This idea is false in some ways. God is all power but you must remember that He will not inter-fear with the decisions that man makes, for if God inter-fears how then could He be a impartial God? As the days pass and men die, from one thing or another, we always wonder, Why? Why at a young age, why of an explosion, why of cancer, why of disease? But we never ask ourselves, why not? Is there something magical about the timing of one mans death, is there some pattern to death in ones family, is there a reason that a man or woman dies when they are in the best of health? Yes. There is a reason, a purpose, a time. 1Th 3:3-4; That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed there-unto. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. We as Christians should be prepared for death to come, to us and to those that we love, its inevitable and closer than we think. Times are changing and people are changing. God promised that the tribulation would be great that will come upon this earth and He stated that He would also shorten the days. 1Co 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time,( Judge not the Lord God for the sins of man, for He stated that, Man is appointed, once to be born, once to die and then the judgment.) until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. When God decides to tell us of all things, then we will know the "Whys" of Life. Gods ways are not our ways and his thoughts are not our thoughts, for His thoughts are with Power and accomplishment. We cannot judge one another, so how can we judge God in His times and seasons? Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. The promises of God to His believers and followers of His Son Jesus are many. Each of these promises are conditional. But we first must believe that He is. Is there a God? Yes, but only in your mind and spirit. Faith, is what separates the believer from the un-believer. God manifests Himself by your faith and not by your desire. Faith will open up doors and unbeliefe will close them. The Creator will not force man to believe that He is, nor will He manifest His presents to prove that He is. He shows all men His existence thru the flowers, sky, mountains, The air we breath, the water we drink and the peace that we have within ourselves in the times of trouble. In stead of wondering weather there is a God in times of trouble, look at the times of rejoicing, when men are saved from, fire, earthquakes, babes falling from great heights and survive, people that are dead and come back alive. look at these things, look at the times that you have almost been killed and some how you made the right turn, gotten on a different plane, went somewhere else and floods came and washed away all others that were there, then ask yourself, Is There a God? Deu 11:22-23
Tribulation comes in many shapes and forms. Many blame the Creator for everything that happens, that is bad, but never do they give God the Credit for the things that are good. They always say; “ If There was a God, then this would never have happened.” Why did God take my Child, Why did God destroy our homes, Why did God allow this bombing? Why, Why, Why? Much of the blame for tragedy falls on man and not on God. God doesn't start wars, does not cause lust, greed, avarice nor any other thing that is unrighteous. Man make many of his own disasters. Many times Christians pray earnestly and diligently for many things for God to do, sometimes we make the mistake of not praying in His will. We see our selves in conflict with God when our prayers are not answered and we are hurt or discouraged. This should not be so, but oft times it is. Sometimes bad things happen to good people but we cannot judge the Creator, for we belong to Him, just as a piece of clay belongs to the potter. Yes there is a God. Weather it be the Living God or gods made by the imagination of man. We can make a god from anything, money, flowers, animals, anything. If we believe that what we have chosen will change our lives for the better, we will consider what we have made as our god. The best example of this idea is in Acts 17:22-23; Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, To the unknown God. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. The people in Athens didn't know what or whom to worship, god after god, of the peoples choosing were all listed, none knowing weather their prayers were ever heard, and the last inscription was to,”The unknown God.” This is the one that there was no physical representation of. This was God. Man sees God as a Spirit of infinite Power and control over all things, where His worshipers will be ever lastingly happy in this life and in the next and when trajady happens they blame Him. This idea is false in some ways. God is all power but you must remember that He will not inter-fear with the decisions that man makes, for if God inter-fears how then could He be a impartial God? As the days pass and men die, from one thing or another, we always wonder, Why? Why at a young age, why of an explosion, why of cancer, why of disease? But we never ask ourselves, why not? Is there something magical about the timing of one mans death, is there some pattern to death in ones family, is there a reason that a man or woman dies when they are in the best of health? Yes. There is a reason, a purpose, a time. 1Th 3:3-4; That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed there-unto. For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. We as Christians should be prepared for death to come, to us and to those that we love, its inevitable and closer than we think. Times are changing and people are changing. God promised that the tribulation would be great that will come upon this earth and He stated that He would also shorten the days. 1Co 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time,( Judge not the Lord God for the sins of man, for He stated that, Man is appointed, once to be born, once to die and then the judgment.) until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. When God decides to tell us of all things, then we will know the "Whys" of Life. Gods ways are not our ways and his thoughts are not our thoughts, for His thoughts are with Power and accomplishment. We cannot judge one another, so how can we judge God in His times and seasons? Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. The promises of God to His believers and followers of His Son Jesus are many. Each of these promises are conditional. But we first must believe that He is. Is there a God? Yes, but only in your mind and spirit. Faith, is what separates the believer from the un-believer. God manifests Himself by your faith and not by your desire. Faith will open up doors and unbeliefe will close them. The Creator will not force man to believe that He is, nor will He manifest His presents to prove that He is. He shows all men His existence thru the flowers, sky, mountains, The air we breath, the water we drink and the peace that we have within ourselves in the times of trouble. In stead of wondering weather there is a God in times of trouble, look at the times of rejoicing, when men are saved from, fire, earthquakes, babes falling from great heights and survive, people that are dead and come back alive. look at these things, look at the times that you have almost been killed and some how you made the right turn, gotten on a different plane, went somewhere else and floods came and washed away all others that were there, then ask yourself, Is There a God? Deu 11:22-23
The Sins of Our Children.
Many say that we are held accountable for the sins of our children. But is that so? The Bible teaches that we will be held accountable for every idle word that we speak. That we must seek out our own salvation, with fear and trembling. There is no verse in scripture that states that the unruliness of our children will be accounted to us as parents. Sin is a matter of choice and not hereditary.Its not something that is passed down from generation to generation. There is of course a curse that can be passed down to our children, that the scripture talks about. Specifically, when Jesus was being tried before the Jews and they called for His execution. Pilot warned them and they said let the curse be upon us and our children.I’ve noticed that some people try to blame their parents, for the condition of children , that end up on drugs, in jail or dead. They say ,if only the mom or dad, did this or that, then ma-by the child would have turned out different. Is this a true statement or is it an excuse for the lack of belief and trust in the lessons that the parents tried to teach? I believe that we should put the responsibility where it belongs, on the individual.The Bible states , Teach a child in the way of the Lord and the Word shall not depart from them. Does this mean that the lessons taught will save the child later in life? No, this is a misunderstanding of scripture. Again the salvation of each person is based upon their accepting Jesus as their Saviour. The word will not depart from them, but they still must make the commitment to Christ on their own.Then why does the Bible teach this? That there will be no excuse, when it comes the time for their judgment. The Bible does state, that if a man stand uprightly before God, then He will save his entire household. This is true, but, there goes a responsibility to God, on the part of each child to, endure until the end. Those that are saved are saved indeed, but those that endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.There is a controversy here in this statement, where some preach, once saved always saved, but in my studies I find, no where in scripture, where it ever contradicts, endure unto the end. We must tell our children the truth, they must hold on until death, their faith in Christ. Well show in scripture that the individual is held accountable for the word that they have been taught.There is a misconception going around in some teachings, it states that, everyone will be held accountable for everything in scripture. But this cant be, for we are only held accountable for what we have been taught. Lets get into the scripture and sort all this out. Matthew 27:25, “ Then answered all the people and said,”His blood be on us and our children.”Mark 13:12 “Now the brother shall betray the brother to death,and the father the son,and the children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.” Romans 9:11 For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of Him that calleth.In Matthew 27:25, The Jews brought a curse upon their children ,by their obstinance and hatred of Jesus. They condemned their children to banishment and captivity for generations to come. We can also bring curses upon our children by the same actions and also inactions. By not believing upon the name of Jesus, or by swearing an oath to God out of spite. For the Bible states, Its better not to make an oath, than to make one and break it.Here in this verse we can see that the parents wernt held accountable for the sins of their children but just the opposite, the children had to bear the sins of the parents, hard to believe but its true. Most of what we see in scripture has to do with prophecy, where the worst enemies that we will have will be of our own family. Children are born without sin, many believe the exact opposite, but the Bible is clear on this.Look at Romans 9:11 ,closely and you will see that Baby’s are born, haveing done, neither Good or evil, so children have an equal chance in life to make up their own mind to do good or to choose evil ,as a way of life. We raise up a child in the word and it shall not depart from them, but they will still be given a choice. So as you see ,we are not held accountable for the sins of our children. ars
Many say that we are held accountable for the sins of our children. But is that so? The Bible teaches that we will be held accountable for every idle word that we speak. That we must seek out our own salvation, with fear and trembling. There is no verse in scripture that states that the unruliness of our children will be accounted to us as parents. Sin is a matter of choice and not hereditary.Its not something that is passed down from generation to generation. There is of course a curse that can be passed down to our children, that the scripture talks about. Specifically, when Jesus was being tried before the Jews and they called for His execution. Pilot warned them and they said let the curse be upon us and our children.I’ve noticed that some people try to blame their parents, for the condition of children , that end up on drugs, in jail or dead. They say ,if only the mom or dad, did this or that, then ma-by the child would have turned out different. Is this a true statement or is it an excuse for the lack of belief and trust in the lessons that the parents tried to teach? I believe that we should put the responsibility where it belongs, on the individual.The Bible states , Teach a child in the way of the Lord and the Word shall not depart from them. Does this mean that the lessons taught will save the child later in life? No, this is a misunderstanding of scripture. Again the salvation of each person is based upon their accepting Jesus as their Saviour. The word will not depart from them, but they still must make the commitment to Christ on their own.Then why does the Bible teach this? That there will be no excuse, when it comes the time for their judgment. The Bible does state, that if a man stand uprightly before God, then He will save his entire household. This is true, but, there goes a responsibility to God, on the part of each child to, endure until the end. Those that are saved are saved indeed, but those that endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.There is a controversy here in this statement, where some preach, once saved always saved, but in my studies I find, no where in scripture, where it ever contradicts, endure unto the end. We must tell our children the truth, they must hold on until death, their faith in Christ. Well show in scripture that the individual is held accountable for the word that they have been taught.There is a misconception going around in some teachings, it states that, everyone will be held accountable for everything in scripture. But this cant be, for we are only held accountable for what we have been taught. Lets get into the scripture and sort all this out. Matthew 27:25, “ Then answered all the people and said,”His blood be on us and our children.”Mark 13:12 “Now the brother shall betray the brother to death,and the father the son,and the children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.” Romans 9:11 For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of Him that calleth.In Matthew 27:25, The Jews brought a curse upon their children ,by their obstinance and hatred of Jesus. They condemned their children to banishment and captivity for generations to come. We can also bring curses upon our children by the same actions and also inactions. By not believing upon the name of Jesus, or by swearing an oath to God out of spite. For the Bible states, Its better not to make an oath, than to make one and break it.Here in this verse we can see that the parents wernt held accountable for the sins of their children but just the opposite, the children had to bear the sins of the parents, hard to believe but its true. Most of what we see in scripture has to do with prophecy, where the worst enemies that we will have will be of our own family. Children are born without sin, many believe the exact opposite, but the Bible is clear on this.Look at Romans 9:11 ,closely and you will see that Baby’s are born, haveing done, neither Good or evil, so children have an equal chance in life to make up their own mind to do good or to choose evil ,as a way of life. We raise up a child in the word and it shall not depart from them, but they will still be given a choice. So as you see ,we are not held accountable for the sins of our children. ars
Thou Shalt Keep Them, O Lord.
Wall Street turmoil now spans globe., The chaos sapped the dollar overnight., The Bank of Japan on Tuesday morning pumped another 3 trillion yen ($28.7 billion) into money markets, as part of efforts by central banks worldwide to boost liquidity and bolster interbank lending., The bailout bill’s failure dealt a “severe blow to Asia markets right after the Lehman shock plunged,” said Mitsushige Akino., Markets across Asia tumbled sharply as they opened amid fears that the setback could lead to a broader global financial crisis.As this world reals over the drop in the money markets, evil men say all will be well, we will take care of this crisis. This is a problem caused by global greed and vanity. Men have depended in their own wills, and knowledge. They have created a monster that will never be satisfied, never full.“To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.” Where have all the Godly men gone, the men of faith, trust, and dependence, upon the Lord. Have their eyes been dulled, have their ears stopped listening, have their mouths been closed, where they cannot speak praise to the God of mercy, can they not seek out the, wisdom, council, and direction from the Lord?There are two reasons for this world financial crisis, The vanity of man and the greed of lying lips. Men have gone after what others have. They seek to dominate all by failing to reveal the risk in the worlds stocks, and money market accounts. There is no fast way to riches, no magic bullet that will make all well, no special speech that will cure all problems. Men today are saying trust me, for I have the answer, trust me, for I am wise more than others, trust me, I have a great attitude, and smile upon my face.But the Lord states of man; “They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things: Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?”“Who is lord over us?” Has not God created all things, from the Heavens, the mood, sun, stars, and planets? Has not God created man in His Image, and in His Likeness? Has not God given man dominion over the earth? Has not God given man a direction for his life? Has not God given man a Saviour? Who then is man that the Lord shall take account of Him, help him, or save him, from his own mistakes?The rich and powerful, oppress the poor, oppress the weak, oppress the labourers of their factories, and fields. As it is written; “And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.”And again; “And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.”The oppression of the poor is coming to an end. There will be no more sorrow, no more worry, no more will others steal from those that have laboured in the factories, the fields, and the ministry. For the Lord has prophesied of these days, when men shall run too and fro, and their knowledge shall increase. The knowledge and strength of the wicked shall be abolished. “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.”“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. “And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”The day is coming that all those, in the Lord, shall reign over their oppressors. They shall shine as stars in the night sky, they shall have power, as the great waves in the seas, they shall be comforted of the Lord, day, and night forever. The poor shall inherit the earth, and become rich, the blind shall see, the deaf shall hear, and the lame shall leap as a heart.No more shall an infant be without life, no more shall a man become old and die, before his 100th birthday, no more shall money rule over, a man, a country, or a nation, but all shall look unto the Lord for their substance. For it is not that we look toward the Lords riches in Heaven, but rather we shall be rich in His words, we shall be comforted, guided, delivered, instructed, and enlightened in His words.“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.”This is also coming to an end. No more shall the wicked be heard, no more shall their words of hatred be recognized in men. No more shall the rich be as kings upon the earth, but they shall be abased and brought low. No more shall vile men walk the earth, no more shall a man of wealth steal, nor oppress the poor.“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.”We, as believers in God and His Christ, shall suffer a short time, then we shall be delivered. We cannot, in these troublesome times, be dismayed, worried, in riot, anger, or disillusionment. We are the Children of the most high. We cannot be ruled by money, riches, or wealth, we must be ruled by our wisdom, and knowledge in Christ. We are in the world, but not of the world. Do you not believe, even if this worlds stock markets fail, that your Lord will not take care of you? Do you believe that the Lord will abandon you to poverty, hunger or even nakedness?Who is rich? The ones with finances, homes, stocks, bonds, properties? I believe not. For even I have come threw suffering, financial difficulties, pain, afflictions, and troublesome times. Was it man that relieved or delivered me? No, the Lord was watching over me and my family.We've never went hungry, naked, or have we ever been on the street begging for food nor shelter. The Lord is our substance and supply. Every good gift comes from above, it is peaceful, settled, and always on time. For as it is written; “And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”We must all, who believe in God, remember, even in these times, who we are. We have been presented to the Lord as Kings and Priest, not by any works we have done, but by the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary.“Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”Why then do you worry, why then do you fret, why then do you seek out a reprieve, from the knowledge of man, instead of the true wisdom from God? Remember these words from the Lord; “ For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.”“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times;” We have the power over these situations, we have the power of stability in crisis, for we have the power of prayer, faith, and our trust, in the Lord. Do not no longer be frightened nor dismayed, for the Lord is my strength, my shield, and my staff. The Lord is your strength in troublesome times. He is your finances, for He will rebuke the devourer for your sakes. Then, do not worry, as people of no hope. Do not worry, as people who run too and fro, seeking signs and wonders. Do not worry, as people seek refuge from poverty, for the Lord is with you always, He will never forsake you, never leave you, never despise you, as He will the wicked, and evil men, of no faith.Ars.TSK. Psa 12:1-8 Mal 3:5 Zec 7:10 Dan 12:4 Isa 33:6 Rom 13:11- 13 Gal 5:24- 26 Eph 2:2-7 Psa 37:22- 26
Wall Street turmoil now spans globe., The chaos sapped the dollar overnight., The Bank of Japan on Tuesday morning pumped another 3 trillion yen ($28.7 billion) into money markets, as part of efforts by central banks worldwide to boost liquidity and bolster interbank lending., The bailout bill’s failure dealt a “severe blow to Asia markets right after the Lehman shock plunged,” said Mitsushige Akino., Markets across Asia tumbled sharply as they opened amid fears that the setback could lead to a broader global financial crisis.As this world reals over the drop in the money markets, evil men say all will be well, we will take care of this crisis. This is a problem caused by global greed and vanity. Men have depended in their own wills, and knowledge. They have created a monster that will never be satisfied, never full.“To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.” Where have all the Godly men gone, the men of faith, trust, and dependence, upon the Lord. Have their eyes been dulled, have their ears stopped listening, have their mouths been closed, where they cannot speak praise to the God of mercy, can they not seek out the, wisdom, council, and direction from the Lord?There are two reasons for this world financial crisis, The vanity of man and the greed of lying lips. Men have gone after what others have. They seek to dominate all by failing to reveal the risk in the worlds stocks, and money market accounts. There is no fast way to riches, no magic bullet that will make all well, no special speech that will cure all problems. Men today are saying trust me, for I have the answer, trust me, for I am wise more than others, trust me, I have a great attitude, and smile upon my face.But the Lord states of man; “They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things: Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?”“Who is lord over us?” Has not God created all things, from the Heavens, the mood, sun, stars, and planets? Has not God created man in His Image, and in His Likeness? Has not God given man dominion over the earth? Has not God given man a direction for his life? Has not God given man a Saviour? Who then is man that the Lord shall take account of Him, help him, or save him, from his own mistakes?The rich and powerful, oppress the poor, oppress the weak, oppress the labourers of their factories, and fields. As it is written; “And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.”And again; “And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.”The oppression of the poor is coming to an end. There will be no more sorrow, no more worry, no more will others steal from those that have laboured in the factories, the fields, and the ministry. For the Lord has prophesied of these days, when men shall run too and fro, and their knowledge shall increase. The knowledge and strength of the wicked shall be abolished. “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.”“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. “And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”The day is coming that all those, in the Lord, shall reign over their oppressors. They shall shine as stars in the night sky, they shall have power, as the great waves in the seas, they shall be comforted of the Lord, day, and night forever. The poor shall inherit the earth, and become rich, the blind shall see, the deaf shall hear, and the lame shall leap as a heart.No more shall an infant be without life, no more shall a man become old and die, before his 100th birthday, no more shall money rule over, a man, a country, or a nation, but all shall look unto the Lord for their substance. For it is not that we look toward the Lords riches in Heaven, but rather we shall be rich in His words, we shall be comforted, guided, delivered, instructed, and enlightened in His words.“The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.”This is also coming to an end. No more shall the wicked be heard, no more shall their words of hatred be recognized in men. No more shall the rich be as kings upon the earth, but they shall be abased and brought low. No more shall vile men walk the earth, no more shall a man of wealth steal, nor oppress the poor.“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.”We, as believers in God and His Christ, shall suffer a short time, then we shall be delivered. We cannot, in these troublesome times, be dismayed, worried, in riot, anger, or disillusionment. We are the Children of the most high. We cannot be ruled by money, riches, or wealth, we must be ruled by our wisdom, and knowledge in Christ. We are in the world, but not of the world. Do you not believe, even if this worlds stock markets fail, that your Lord will not take care of you? Do you believe that the Lord will abandon you to poverty, hunger or even nakedness?Who is rich? The ones with finances, homes, stocks, bonds, properties? I believe not. For even I have come threw suffering, financial difficulties, pain, afflictions, and troublesome times. Was it man that relieved or delivered me? No, the Lord was watching over me and my family.We've never went hungry, naked, or have we ever been on the street begging for food nor shelter. The Lord is our substance and supply. Every good gift comes from above, it is peaceful, settled, and always on time. For as it is written; “And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.”We must all, who believe in God, remember, even in these times, who we are. We have been presented to the Lord as Kings and Priest, not by any works we have done, but by the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary.“Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.”Why then do you worry, why then do you fret, why then do you seek out a reprieve, from the knowledge of man, instead of the true wisdom from God? Remember these words from the Lord; “ For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.”“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times;” We have the power over these situations, we have the power of stability in crisis, for we have the power of prayer, faith, and our trust, in the Lord. Do not no longer be frightened nor dismayed, for the Lord is my strength, my shield, and my staff. The Lord is your strength in troublesome times. He is your finances, for He will rebuke the devourer for your sakes. Then, do not worry, as people of no hope. Do not worry, as people who run too and fro, seeking signs and wonders. Do not worry, as people seek refuge from poverty, for the Lord is with you always, He will never forsake you, never leave you, never despise you, as He will the wicked, and evil men, of no faith.Ars.TSK. Psa 12:1-8 Mal 3:5 Zec 7:10 Dan 12:4 Isa 33:6 Rom 13:11- 13 Gal 5:24- 26 Eph 2:2-7 Psa 37:22- 26
