Text: Ephesians 3:10, 1:19-23, 1 Corinthians 3:21, Colossians 2:10,1 Peter 2:24
Our first text tells us we are to teach principalities and powers the many-sided complicated wisdom of God. How? Through the instrumentality of thanksgiving and love. All virtues and gifts of the Spirit are made impotent in the absence of gratitude and deeds of love to God and to man.
Our second text represents the climax of the redemptive work of Christ. He is exalted high and far above, with all powers, authority and dominion under His Feet. Colossians 1:18 says we are His feet and body. Therefore all that is beneath His Feet are beneath you and me. His victory is ours for the taking by faith. Faith is for taking. In His redemption we have perfect righteousness which enables us to come boldly to the throne of grace to enjoy the fullness of our blessings in Christ.( 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 4:25, 5:1).Proverbs 28:1 says the righteous is as bold as a lion.
Ephesians 1:3 says He has blessed us with all spiritual blessings and 2 Peter 1:3-4 says all that pertain to life and godliness have already been provided to the believer. Therefore I have every need supplied (Philippians 4:19) so that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me(Philippians 4:13). There is no more fasting, long prayers or struggle to receive healing or any blessing.
The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:21 that “All things are ours” and in Colossians 2:1, “we are complete in Him” and in Ephesians 1:22 “All things are beneath our feet” and Satan has been conquered and we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.(Romans 8:31). Therefore we do not need to cry or beg anymore, but to get our blessings through unceasing thanksgiving and display of love to God and our neighbor and through the exercise of authority and power given to us(Luke 9:1, 10:19, Ephesians 1:19) .
Thanksgiving opens the gate to His Court of our blessings and Praise grants access into the Court (Psalm 100:4). Deeds of love to God and man are the seed that determines how much harvest will can draw from the treasuries of God in heavenly places (Genesis 8:22)
Thanksgiving releases our faith to receive and the shield of faith to overcome the world and the fiery darts of the devil. Those who keep their eyes on Christ in love and the Word of God engaged in the deeds of love to God, His House and man and expecting the delivery of his blessings are in for a great blessing. Expect a miracle today.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
JESUS CHRIST IS OUR HEALER, THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER
Text: Matthew 8:17, Isaiah 53:4, 1 Peter 2:24, James 4:7
Jesus did not only shed his blood to forgive our sins, but also was manifested to destroy the works of the devil including sickness, diseases, poverty, curses etc(1 John 3:5,8).Therefore divine healing to our physical body belongs to us through the grace of God and the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross. Therefore anyone who needs healing can receive healing once he receives and confesses Christ Jesus as personal Lord and Savior. And also those who have been healed can stay healed, and maintain their healing, inspite of the enemy’s avowed stance to steal the healing.(John 10:10, Luke 13:11) as long as you keep your mind focused on the mercy and grace of God through Jesus and His finished work on the Cross; and violently resist Satan and command the sickness to leave your body. Boldly refuse to tolerate sickness in your body-the dwelling place of the triune God(Matthew 11:12, Philippians 1:28)
When God heals, He does heal us physically, but through our human spirit, because the instrument of healing; faith is of the heart (spirit).For the Bible says” For with the heart man believeth…….”(Romans 10:10).God contacts us through our spirit, not through our minds or physical body. So when we quit trying to contact God through our minds but start believing in our hearts, we are healed instantly. When we contact God with our minds we reason it out using our five senses. When we believe with our hearts we accept what the Word of God in our minds and senses says as final truth irrespective of obvious physical contradictions. And if we hold fast to the profession of the Word of God in our mouth and mind(thoughts), sooner or later the blessing will manifest.
We receive all our blessings by faith. How does faith come? When we meditate on the above scriptures long enough, feed on them and put them in our spirit and mind (consciousness or conscience) until we know they have become part of our inner consciousness, they build up our faith and belief. Then we can release our faith to enable our body accept and receive God’s unmerited favor of healing.
The Bible says in Mark 9:23 “If thou canst believe, nothing shall be impossible to them that believe” and in 2 Corinthians 4:13 “.I believe and I spoke.”.So what we speak determines whether we believe or not. We all have the measure of the faith of Jesus Christ (Romans 12:3, Galatians 2:16, 20), but our souls have to agree(believe) to receive the blessings and transmit to the body. The Bible says our soul prosperity determines our good health in our body and our general well being and prosperity (3 John 2) Any time we agree with the Word of God in our words in apparent contradiction to prevailing circumstances, our belief in our consciousness is strengthened, and faith is released to go forth and procure the blessings. When the supernatural comes in, the natural must give way. That is the way we submit to God (to the Word of God).
Satan will bring lying symptoms, to challenge the healing you have received. When lying symptoms come from the devil, we should resist the devil with the Word of God and command his power broken saying “devil you can’t put that back on me”! The Lord has already healed me. I won’t accept it back. I don’t have to get it, and because He got it for me, I accept it, claim it, and have it. Therefore we laugh it off imitating our Heavenly Father in Psalm 2:1-4, and persistently resist the devil(James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8-9). We must stand in faith, and keep the switch of faith turned on by our words. When doubt (fear, sickness etc) comes, just say “Doubt (fear, sickness) I resist you in Jesus Name, I refuse to doubt (fear or to be sick), you must go in Jesus Name. Stand against the devil and everything that is of the devil. Whatever is not a blessing in your life is not from God in heaven. I am not going to accept whatever is not from heaven. The kingdom of God must be established on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I exercise authority over this body of mine. Sickness and disease, I refuse to allow you to stay. This body belongs to God. It God’s temple. Whatever defiles it is destroyed. Satan, you have no right to trespass on or defile God’s property or else you will be destroyed according to the Scriptures Now you get out. You leave my body. I’ve got authority over you. I know it, And God knows it. I hold fast to what I have. I’m keeping my healing in Jesus Name.
Jesus did not only shed his blood to forgive our sins, but also was manifested to destroy the works of the devil including sickness, diseases, poverty, curses etc(1 John 3:5,8).Therefore divine healing to our physical body belongs to us through the grace of God and the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross. Therefore anyone who needs healing can receive healing once he receives and confesses Christ Jesus as personal Lord and Savior. And also those who have been healed can stay healed, and maintain their healing, inspite of the enemy’s avowed stance to steal the healing.(John 10:10, Luke 13:11) as long as you keep your mind focused on the mercy and grace of God through Jesus and His finished work on the Cross; and violently resist Satan and command the sickness to leave your body. Boldly refuse to tolerate sickness in your body-the dwelling place of the triune God(Matthew 11:12, Philippians 1:28)
When God heals, He does heal us physically, but through our human spirit, because the instrument of healing; faith is of the heart (spirit).For the Bible says” For with the heart man believeth…….”(Romans 10:10).God contacts us through our spirit, not through our minds or physical body. So when we quit trying to contact God through our minds but start believing in our hearts, we are healed instantly. When we contact God with our minds we reason it out using our five senses. When we believe with our hearts we accept what the Word of God in our minds and senses says as final truth irrespective of obvious physical contradictions. And if we hold fast to the profession of the Word of God in our mouth and mind(thoughts), sooner or later the blessing will manifest.
We receive all our blessings by faith. How does faith come? When we meditate on the above scriptures long enough, feed on them and put them in our spirit and mind (consciousness or conscience) until we know they have become part of our inner consciousness, they build up our faith and belief. Then we can release our faith to enable our body accept and receive God’s unmerited favor of healing.
The Bible says in Mark 9:23 “If thou canst believe, nothing shall be impossible to them that believe” and in 2 Corinthians 4:13 “.I believe and I spoke.”.So what we speak determines whether we believe or not. We all have the measure of the faith of Jesus Christ (Romans 12:3, Galatians 2:16, 20), but our souls have to agree(believe) to receive the blessings and transmit to the body. The Bible says our soul prosperity determines our good health in our body and our general well being and prosperity (3 John 2) Any time we agree with the Word of God in our words in apparent contradiction to prevailing circumstances, our belief in our consciousness is strengthened, and faith is released to go forth and procure the blessings. When the supernatural comes in, the natural must give way. That is the way we submit to God (to the Word of God).
Satan will bring lying symptoms, to challenge the healing you have received. When lying symptoms come from the devil, we should resist the devil with the Word of God and command his power broken saying “devil you can’t put that back on me”! The Lord has already healed me. I won’t accept it back. I don’t have to get it, and because He got it for me, I accept it, claim it, and have it. Therefore we laugh it off imitating our Heavenly Father in Psalm 2:1-4, and persistently resist the devil(James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8-9). We must stand in faith, and keep the switch of faith turned on by our words. When doubt (fear, sickness etc) comes, just say “Doubt (fear, sickness) I resist you in Jesus Name, I refuse to doubt (fear or to be sick), you must go in Jesus Name. Stand against the devil and everything that is of the devil. Whatever is not a blessing in your life is not from God in heaven. I am not going to accept whatever is not from heaven. The kingdom of God must be established on earth as it is in heaven.
Prayer
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I exercise authority over this body of mine. Sickness and disease, I refuse to allow you to stay. This body belongs to God. It God’s temple. Whatever defiles it is destroyed. Satan, you have no right to trespass on or defile God’s property or else you will be destroyed according to the Scriptures Now you get out. You leave my body. I’ve got authority over you. I know it, And God knows it. I hold fast to what I have. I’m keeping my healing in Jesus Name.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Consider the Apostle and High Priest of Our Profession-Christ Jesus
Text: Hebrews 3:1; Mark 6:52
Our text says they did not consider the miracle of the loaves because their hearts was hardened. In Hebrews 3:8, 10 and 12, a hardened heart is described as an evil heart of unbelief, which always errs from the ways of God. The Holy Spirit in John 16:9 and Hebrews 3:7-8 is convincing and demonstrating to the world to believe and trust in Jesus Christ. In Mark 8:17-21, Jesus said because they did not see(in their minds-meditate on),hear with their spirit man , nor perceive in their hearts, nor remember in their mind, they could therefore not understand the purpose and efficacy of the miracles he performed. This led to unbelief and fear came and their faith was negated. So in Hebrews God is telling the believer to consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus who prevailed on the Cross and overcame everything that can ever separate us from the love of our Abba Father. All power in heaven and earth is given unto Him. He is the Governor among all nations; the King of kings and Lord of lords. He prevailed and took and opened the Book and wailing and weeping stopped. He was manifested to take away our iniquities and to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:5, 8). He is seated at the right hand of God the Father, far above principalities, powers and dominion. He destroyed him that had the power of death (Hebrews 2:140 and made an open shame of principalities and power triumphing over them in it(Colossians 2:15). In Him we are complete. He says “ I will never leave you nor forsake you, so that you may boldly say” the Lord is my helper, I do not fear any man(Hebrews 13:5).
His Name is JESUS CHRIST.”ALLELLUIA”. His Name is higher than other names. His Name is JESUS, His Name is Lord.
Compared to the Father of faith, Abraham considered not his own body or the circumstances prevailing (Romans 4:19) and therefore did not stagger through unbelief, but rather gave glory to God (Romans 4:20)
It is instructive for every believer to meditate constantly on all the miracles done by the person of Jesus Christ, the focus, the author and finisher of our faith. That will strengthen our belief and drive out any doubts. Every day will be for signs and wonders In Jesus Name. God bless you.
Our text says they did not consider the miracle of the loaves because their hearts was hardened. In Hebrews 3:8, 10 and 12, a hardened heart is described as an evil heart of unbelief, which always errs from the ways of God. The Holy Spirit in John 16:9 and Hebrews 3:7-8 is convincing and demonstrating to the world to believe and trust in Jesus Christ. In Mark 8:17-21, Jesus said because they did not see(in their minds-meditate on),hear with their spirit man , nor perceive in their hearts, nor remember in their mind, they could therefore not understand the purpose and efficacy of the miracles he performed. This led to unbelief and fear came and their faith was negated. So in Hebrews God is telling the believer to consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus who prevailed on the Cross and overcame everything that can ever separate us from the love of our Abba Father. All power in heaven and earth is given unto Him. He is the Governor among all nations; the King of kings and Lord of lords. He prevailed and took and opened the Book and wailing and weeping stopped. He was manifested to take away our iniquities and to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:5, 8). He is seated at the right hand of God the Father, far above principalities, powers and dominion. He destroyed him that had the power of death (Hebrews 2:140 and made an open shame of principalities and power triumphing over them in it(Colossians 2:15). In Him we are complete. He says “ I will never leave you nor forsake you, so that you may boldly say” the Lord is my helper, I do not fear any man(Hebrews 13:5).
His Name is JESUS CHRIST.”ALLELLUIA”. His Name is higher than other names. His Name is JESUS, His Name is Lord.
Compared to the Father of faith, Abraham considered not his own body or the circumstances prevailing (Romans 4:19) and therefore did not stagger through unbelief, but rather gave glory to God (Romans 4:20)
It is instructive for every believer to meditate constantly on all the miracles done by the person of Jesus Christ, the focus, the author and finisher of our faith. That will strengthen our belief and drive out any doubts. Every day will be for signs and wonders In Jesus Name. God bless you.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
When Money Fails, Covenant of Prosperity Will Prevail
Text: Genesis 47:13, 15,27
Prosperity of the believer is a covenant to be practiced. God has done His part, then you do your part to enjoy the blessings.(Psalm 89:34, Deuteronomy 8:18).You enter into the covenant of prosperity by seeking God as the Israelites did in 2 Chronicles 15:12,15.When men are cast down, then the believer shall say there is a lifting up, because his prosperity is not environment dependent.(Job 22:29). You seek God through your words, thoughts and actions as directed by the Holy Spirit. So stop looking around and lift up your eyes to the hills in prayer and your help will come (Psalm 121:1-2). Engage the covenant requirements and your blessings will start flowing. Because you are doing right things, your inheritance are realized.(Psalm 37:18, Proverbs 10:6,22)
Our first text says money failed and the covenant took over in the land of Canaan and Egypt. When money fails like it has today, covenant prevails. In verse 27, there was national crisis in the land of Egypt, but in Goshen where covenant people dwelt the people had possessions, grew and multiplied exceedingly. While the famine prevailed over the Egyptians, the covenant prevailed for covenant people. The covenant may be slow but it is sure. Smartness and intelligence cannot help under this environment, only the covenant. Pray for God’s help to stand strong under the covenant covering as a life style
What should I do now?
1.THE FOUNDATION FOR PROSPERITYIS TO FEAR GOD AND GREATLY DELIGHT IN HIS COMMANDMENTS .FEAR GOD AND RECEIVE HIS WORD CHEERFULLY AND JOYFULLY AND DO IT (Psalm 112:1-3); ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH GOD (BE CLOSE TO HIM THROUGH FELLOWSHIP AND OBEDIENCE (Job 22:21,24). LOVE JESUS. The fear of the Lord is the determining factor for wealth and riches in the kingdom of God, in addition to obedient response to the word of god when we hear it.
2.BE A GIVER, A THINKER AND A WORKER, then things will always work for you; you will be satisfied in famine.
Prosperity of the believer is a covenant to be practiced. God has done His part, then you do your part to enjoy the blessings.(Psalm 89:34, Deuteronomy 8:18).You enter into the covenant of prosperity by seeking God as the Israelites did in 2 Chronicles 15:12,15.When men are cast down, then the believer shall say there is a lifting up, because his prosperity is not environment dependent.(Job 22:29). You seek God through your words, thoughts and actions as directed by the Holy Spirit. So stop looking around and lift up your eyes to the hills in prayer and your help will come (Psalm 121:1-2). Engage the covenant requirements and your blessings will start flowing. Because you are doing right things, your inheritance are realized.(Psalm 37:18, Proverbs 10:6,22)
Our first text says money failed and the covenant took over in the land of Canaan and Egypt. When money fails like it has today, covenant prevails. In verse 27, there was national crisis in the land of Egypt, but in Goshen where covenant people dwelt the people had possessions, grew and multiplied exceedingly. While the famine prevailed over the Egyptians, the covenant prevailed for covenant people. The covenant may be slow but it is sure. Smartness and intelligence cannot help under this environment, only the covenant. Pray for God’s help to stand strong under the covenant covering as a life style
What should I do now?
1.THE FOUNDATION FOR PROSPERITYIS TO FEAR GOD AND GREATLY DELIGHT IN HIS COMMANDMENTS .FEAR GOD AND RECEIVE HIS WORD CHEERFULLY AND JOYFULLY AND DO IT (Psalm 112:1-3); ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH GOD (BE CLOSE TO HIM THROUGH FELLOWSHIP AND OBEDIENCE (Job 22:21,24). LOVE JESUS. The fear of the Lord is the determining factor for wealth and riches in the kingdom of God, in addition to obedient response to the word of god when we hear it.
2.BE A GIVER, A THINKER AND A WORKER, then things will always work for you; you will be satisfied in famine.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Keep Saying the Same Thing
Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17
The worldly man who purposes according to the flesh is always saying yes and no. He asks for one thing; changes it tomorrow and on and on. For Jesus Christ who was preached to us was not Yes or Nay, but in Him was always a divine Yes (verse.17 of the Amplified version). All the promises of God in Him are yea and in Him Amen (verse 20).
To live and walk in the Spirit we have to maintain the same word toward one another, toward God and toward ourselves to live , otherwise we are operating in the fleshy realm.
God had already anointed us in Christ to declare yes only (verse.21). It is therefore our choice and watchfulness that determine the result. Any time we change our word, from yes to nay, we move into the flesh and it profits nothing(John 6:63) and we empower the flesh against the spirit man.(Galatians 5:17)
So let us examine our conversation with God and see where we have mingled the seed and change course from today. Let us watch what we say from our mouths always. If it is yea and nay, it is purposed according to the flesh. By faith in Christ (welcome conviction that Jesus is Lord and Savior) we stand and our words should be helpers of our joy (verse.24)
What do we Do Now? Renew your mind. How? Changing your mind is repentance. To renew your mind means to exchange your mind. Replace your mind with the mind of Christ.(1 Corinthians 2:16). How? By storing different materials in there, to create a different image there. We live our lives through Christ (1John 4:9), by the faith of Christ(Galatians 2:20).
Therefore replace the words of men , circumstances and problems with the Word of God.
Your words will begin to align only with the Word of God.
The worldly man who purposes according to the flesh is always saying yes and no. He asks for one thing; changes it tomorrow and on and on. For Jesus Christ who was preached to us was not Yes or Nay, but in Him was always a divine Yes (verse.17 of the Amplified version). All the promises of God in Him are yea and in Him Amen (verse 20).
To live and walk in the Spirit we have to maintain the same word toward one another, toward God and toward ourselves to live , otherwise we are operating in the fleshy realm.
God had already anointed us in Christ to declare yes only (verse.21). It is therefore our choice and watchfulness that determine the result. Any time we change our word, from yes to nay, we move into the flesh and it profits nothing(John 6:63) and we empower the flesh against the spirit man.(Galatians 5:17)
So let us examine our conversation with God and see where we have mingled the seed and change course from today. Let us watch what we say from our mouths always. If it is yea and nay, it is purposed according to the flesh. By faith in Christ (welcome conviction that Jesus is Lord and Savior) we stand and our words should be helpers of our joy (verse.24)
What do we Do Now? Renew your mind. How? Changing your mind is repentance. To renew your mind means to exchange your mind. Replace your mind with the mind of Christ.(1 Corinthians 2:16). How? By storing different materials in there, to create a different image there. We live our lives through Christ (1John 4:9), by the faith of Christ(Galatians 2:20).
Therefore replace the words of men , circumstances and problems with the Word of God.
Your words will begin to align only with the Word of God.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The Purpose of Jesus Christ on Earth
Text: 1 John 1:3,7; Isaiah 59:1-2, Habakkuk 1:13, Acts 3:26
God’s purpose on earth is that we might fellowship in love with His Son (1 Corinthian 1:9) to be blessed and therefore He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16).
Jesus Christ purpose on earth is to reestablish the fellowship of love between mankind and God, the Father which was lost through disobedience in the Garden of Eden by Adam and Eve to enable man receive God’s blessing(John 17:21-23) and therefore came to take away man’s past iniquities and to turn man away from his(future) iniquities(Acts 3:26). Jesus Christ in John 17:3 described this intimate fellowship of any man with God the Father and Himself as eternal life (like Adam knew Eve his wife in Genesis 4:1).
The Holy Spirit’s purpose on earth is that mankind might have fellowship of love with God, the Father and Our Lord Jesus Christ and with one another(1 John 1:3,7) and therefore He convicts mankind of unbelief in and not following Jesus Christ (the answer to man’s iniquities-Isaiah 53:5, Romans 4:25. which had separated man from God; sheds the love of God the Father and Our Lord Jesus in the heart of believers (Romans 5:5); teaches, directs and guides believers to be focused on Jesus Christ, the finished work on the Cross and the grace of God; and is preparing the church as a bride without blemish for the marriage supper of the Lamb.
It is instructive to note that man cannot turn himself away from iniquities from our text. Man can only follow Jesus Christ first and foremost and Jesus turns man away from our
iniquities. When we follow Jesus Christ-the way, the truth and the life –the kingdom of God and His righteousness, then goodness and mercy and grace to do right will be given to us.
Following comes before doing not the other way round. Doing first brings frustration because we can only do all things as Jesus gives us strength- Philippians 4:13
How do we follow? We must deliberately place our consciousness on Christ and the finished work on the Cross and refuse to be conscious of sin, the world, self or the devil etc. We will speak and act on what we are thinking about or conscious of. That is the battle arena, keeping our minds and heart on Jesus Christ and the Word of God.(Isaiah 26:3, Proverb 23:7, 1 Peter 1:13).
We focus on Jesus Christ as
1. The Son of God-1John 4:14; proved His Sonship by the resurrection of the dead-Romans 1:4
2. The Savior of the World -1 John 4:14
3. The Lord of Heaven and Earth-Matthew 28:18; The Lord of All-Acts 10:36
4. The Head of the Church and Apostle and High priest of the believer’s confession-Hebrews3:1
5. Our sufficiency in all things-Colossians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 3:21,23.
God’s purpose on earth is that we might fellowship in love with His Son (1 Corinthian 1:9) to be blessed and therefore He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16).
Jesus Christ purpose on earth is to reestablish the fellowship of love between mankind and God, the Father which was lost through disobedience in the Garden of Eden by Adam and Eve to enable man receive God’s blessing(John 17:21-23) and therefore came to take away man’s past iniquities and to turn man away from his(future) iniquities(Acts 3:26). Jesus Christ in John 17:3 described this intimate fellowship of any man with God the Father and Himself as eternal life (like Adam knew Eve his wife in Genesis 4:1).
The Holy Spirit’s purpose on earth is that mankind might have fellowship of love with God, the Father and Our Lord Jesus Christ and with one another(1 John 1:3,7) and therefore He convicts mankind of unbelief in and not following Jesus Christ (the answer to man’s iniquities-Isaiah 53:5, Romans 4:25. which had separated man from God; sheds the love of God the Father and Our Lord Jesus in the heart of believers (Romans 5:5); teaches, directs and guides believers to be focused on Jesus Christ, the finished work on the Cross and the grace of God; and is preparing the church as a bride without blemish for the marriage supper of the Lamb.
It is instructive to note that man cannot turn himself away from iniquities from our text. Man can only follow Jesus Christ first and foremost and Jesus turns man away from our
iniquities. When we follow Jesus Christ-the way, the truth and the life –the kingdom of God and His righteousness, then goodness and mercy and grace to do right will be given to us.
Following comes before doing not the other way round. Doing first brings frustration because we can only do all things as Jesus gives us strength- Philippians 4:13
How do we follow? We must deliberately place our consciousness on Christ and the finished work on the Cross and refuse to be conscious of sin, the world, self or the devil etc. We will speak and act on what we are thinking about or conscious of. That is the battle arena, keeping our minds and heart on Jesus Christ and the Word of God.(Isaiah 26:3, Proverb 23:7, 1 Peter 1:13).
We focus on Jesus Christ as
1. The Son of God-1John 4:14; proved His Sonship by the resurrection of the dead-Romans 1:4
2. The Savior of the World -1 John 4:14
3. The Lord of Heaven and Earth-Matthew 28:18; The Lord of All-Acts 10:36
4. The Head of the Church and Apostle and High priest of the believer’s confession-Hebrews3:1
5. Our sufficiency in all things-Colossians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 3:21,23.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Before You Pray: What do You See on the Inside of You
Text: Mark 11:24, Habakkuk 2:2, Genesis 13:15, Matthew 8:13
In one of the recent blogs I mentioned that our prayers should be different to get expected results. To make our praying different we must pray FROM THE ANSWER...WITH THE ANSWER IN MIND...from the answer to the issue or circumstances. This is how we pray. We pray from God's promise which is His answer already formed or painted on the canvas of our hearts as a vision or image and expect it to be fulfilled. This is calling those things that be not (in the physical but exist in the spiritual realm in our hearts) as though they were-that is faith. The Bible answers to every situation. We learn always to do "everything by prayer and supplications with thanksgiving" and learn to "live by every Word of God" according to Philippians 4:6, 7; Luke 4:4.
However before we pray we must hold the vision of the answer clearly in our heart and mind first. Start seeing on the inside of you, the person you prayed for as already healed; start seeing your bank account filled with the financial breakthrough you prayed for. See yourself healed and prospering; enjoying abundant life; living in a better accommodation; anointed and healing the sick; see yourself bringing many souls into the kingdom; see yourself as an overcomer ; see that intractable problem resolved etc.Habbakuk 2:2 says we should first have a vision; then write down the vision. In Genesis 13:15, God told Abraham that all the land which he sees will be given to him. We don’t get what we pray for, but what we believe we receive when we pray.
Jesus in Mark 11:24 tells us that what we believe after praying is what we will have. Therefore when you are praying pay attention to what you are seeing. If the vision is not the right vision, stop, change it before you pray. Prayer is the key to heaven, but faith unlocks the door. The Bible says in Proverbs 29:18, the people perish. There must be faith for prayers to be answered. Faith is impotent without faith vision-which is your hope built into a picture or image in your heart.
We have learnt that promises of God predict the answers to our prayers and they are the formwork into which we pour our prayers. Promises like “All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. (Matthew 21:22); If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. (John 14:14), when applied to any situation or circumstances in our lives through first visioning and then released with our mouth with our heart believing and seeing the answer on the inside will cause the blessings to come, because the Triune God, Angels, even the adversaries, mankind and the whole creation all respond when the Word of God is released into the air from our mouths.
In one of the recent blogs I mentioned that our prayers should be different to get expected results. To make our praying different we must pray FROM THE ANSWER...WITH THE ANSWER IN MIND...from the answer to the issue or circumstances. This is how we pray. We pray from God's promise which is His answer already formed or painted on the canvas of our hearts as a vision or image and expect it to be fulfilled. This is calling those things that be not (in the physical but exist in the spiritual realm in our hearts) as though they were-that is faith. The Bible answers to every situation. We learn always to do "everything by prayer and supplications with thanksgiving" and learn to "live by every Word of God" according to Philippians 4:6, 7; Luke 4:4.
However before we pray we must hold the vision of the answer clearly in our heart and mind first. Start seeing on the inside of you, the person you prayed for as already healed; start seeing your bank account filled with the financial breakthrough you prayed for. See yourself healed and prospering; enjoying abundant life; living in a better accommodation; anointed and healing the sick; see yourself bringing many souls into the kingdom; see yourself as an overcomer ; see that intractable problem resolved etc.Habbakuk 2:2 says we should first have a vision; then write down the vision. In Genesis 13:15, God told Abraham that all the land which he sees will be given to him. We don’t get what we pray for, but what we believe we receive when we pray.
Jesus in Mark 11:24 tells us that what we believe after praying is what we will have. Therefore when you are praying pay attention to what you are seeing. If the vision is not the right vision, stop, change it before you pray. Prayer is the key to heaven, but faith unlocks the door. The Bible says in Proverbs 29:18, the people perish. There must be faith for prayers to be answered. Faith is impotent without faith vision-which is your hope built into a picture or image in your heart.
We have learnt that promises of God predict the answers to our prayers and they are the formwork into which we pour our prayers. Promises like “All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. (Matthew 21:22); If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. (John 14:14), when applied to any situation or circumstances in our lives through first visioning and then released with our mouth with our heart believing and seeing the answer on the inside will cause the blessings to come, because the Triune God, Angels, even the adversaries, mankind and the whole creation all respond when the Word of God is released into the air from our mouths.
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