Love and Hate
John 15:17-20
17 These things I command you, that you love one another.
18 If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.
19 If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
20 Remember the word that I said to you, A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.
For God so loved..John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
God so loved, He gave. He is still giving today. Today we have two choices or responses to the TRUTH=Jesus.
Embrace all that God is giving with open arms. Love what is being done on the earth in and by the Name of Jesus or reject it, sometimes with extreme prejudice.
The Lukewarm state is not a desirable option. see Rev 3:15,16. I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
The Laodicians aqueduct system consisted of two springs, one hot, one cold at the source. However, by the time the water had traveled from the top of the area down the gravity feed pipes, at the bottom is was lukewarm. Not very palatable or tasty. I prefer cold water to quench my thirst, how about you? I freeze my water the night before heading out to the job site so it will stay cold during the heat of the day.It may melt during the course of the day, but it stays cold. In the winter I take a thermos to keep hot drinks hot, and warm me up when I get cold.
God desires a person consumed with the fire of God, a burning ember that will allow the Holy Spirit to fame the flames of Faith.
John 17:20-23
20 I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word;
21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.
22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one:
23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.
The Glory the Father gave Jesus. He, Jesus, has given to all those who will believe. That we may be One with the God.
And filled with the Love of God, verse 26.
Speak in Love, with a pure heart. Even when others speak evil of you and your beliefs, you stand firm, rooted and grounded in the Love of Christ, the Anointing of the Holy Spirit that operates in you. It is the anointing that causes the "Ruckus". When God begins to confirm His Word with miracles, healings, and signs. A demonstration of God's love and goodness occur bringing things such as Gold teeth, gold dust, angel feathers, people being touched by the Power of the Holy Spirit, backs and shoulders healed, virus' destroyed, such as fevers, flue symptoms, and colds. All these things and many more cause a disturbance, both in the natural realm and the spiritual realm.
You would think a demonstration of God's willingness to be Glorified to the world would bring rejoicing. Not always the case!
These kinds of occurrences bring with them an opposition and hatred from those who have hidden realms of sin and unbelief. They even quote scripture, most often out of context to prove their opinions and lack of faith. Sometimes they are operating in a judgemental and envious spirit, which seeks to destroy that which they do not understand or control.
God is not under our control, we cannot manipulate Him to do our bidding. His Word is Truth, and it will stand, and bring forth its purposes and yield good fruit.
Biblical examples of opposition.
Jesus in Matthew 12:10-14
Mat 12:10 And,behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? That they might accuse him.
Mat 12:11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you,that shall have one sheep,and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day,will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
Mat 12:12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.
Mat 12:13 Then saith he to the man,Stretch forth thine hand. And5 he stretched it forth; it was restored whole,like as the other.
Mat 12:14 Then the Pharisees went out,and held a council against him,how they might destroy him.
Jesus did not fit the box and viewpoint of the Pharisees, therefore they rejected Him and plotted to destroy Him. When God moves in Power and miracles happen, it stretches our faith to accept things we cannot explain or control. We either run to God and desire Him more, or in the case of the Pharisees we reject what we do not understand and condemn it.
In verse 15 it reads;
Mat 12:15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;
Notice that many are attracted to Jesus because of the demonstration of God's Power and Goodness, His ability to show the willingness of God to heal.
Second example is of the Disciples:
Acts 3:6-9
Act 3:6 Then Peter said,Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
Act 3:7 And he took him by the right hand,and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
Act 3:8 And he leaping up stood,and walked,and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.
Act 3:9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
In this example the miracles stir up the people so much they ran towards them in order to hear the Way of Salvation.
Act 3:11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's,greatly wondering.
In this great recorded event from the book of Acts, we see that from this incident 5000 are added to the body of Christ.
Act 4:4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
Many willingly embraced the Way of Salvation, and glorified God when shown how Jesus heals; the same is true today.
In the same manner the opposition to this whole salvation message is still in operation today.
Acts 4:9-12
Act 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified,whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Act 4:11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Act 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Salvation is the Greek word SOZO
G4982 to save, that is, deliver or protect (literally or figuratively): - heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
G4991 noun; rescue or safety (physically or morally): - deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.
In every use it refers to the entire person- spirit, soul and body being made whole.
In verse 18
Act 4:18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
Verse 21
Act 4:21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
Tension occurs..the lost and hungry ones searching for God are moved by the miracle and glorify and magnify God.
The prideful and envious threaten the believers; they operate out of jealousy, and a desire to return to the old ways of worshipping God. An outdated method had been done away with by the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. Sometimes the opposition occurs by those who would like to be able to control their God. If He is doing something that does not fit their viewpoint, then it couldn't be God. I pray for the spirit of wisdom to bring people into oneness with all that God is doing. To embrace the otherworldly nature of a Supernatural being, that operates outside the limitations of our understanding.
I pray for boldness to preach and teach the word of God and expect the anointing of the Holy Spirit to confirm His Word with signs and wonders. Miracles that testify to Jesus' Kingdom being established on this earth, by those who dare to believe.
This is exactly the prayer from the bible that the early followers prayed in Acts 4:29-30
Act 4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Act 4:30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.
They prayed in one accord, and the Holy Spirit came in Power and the place was shaking, and they received the boldness from God to continue despite opposition, threats, flogging, and public stonings.
When you embrace all that God desires to give to His children, then things begin to shake, and miracles happen.
Acts 5:16,17
Act 5:16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
G2323 therapeuō
From the same as G2324; to wait upon menially, that is, (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specifically) to relieve (of disease): - cure, heal, worship.
Once again as miracles happen, opposition occurs. Root of this is jealousy. More recognition by the people for those moving in the gifts of the Holy Spirit than those already established in minstry but lacking power.
verse 17
Act 5:17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
G2205
From G2204; properly heat, that is, (figuratively) “zeal” (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband [figuratively of God], or an enemy, malice): - emulation, envy (-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.
Now our choice is either to respond in Love or Hate.
Love which forgives or hate resulting in bitterness, and jealousy.
Acts 5:40-42
Act 5:40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
Act 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Act 5:42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
After being beaten and commanded to keep silent about Jesus. They counted it a joy to suffer for Jesus, and were bold to continue daily preaching, and teaching Jesus in the temple and in every house.
For the Love of God constrains us.
We desire to share the Goodness of God, the Glory of Jesus' Name for today, and the share in the sufferings of bringing the true gospel of Jesus Christ complete with helps/gifts of the Holy Ghost.
So today those who need healing in their bodies
Those who want a fresh touch of the Holy Spirit for their lives
And those who want to experience the spiritual renewal of their souls/salvation through Jesus Christ.
I pray for boldness..step out.
Be blessed today and every day. Amen!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Jesus our role model
Jesus our Role Model
Clothed in His Righteousness..
Ephesians 4:23,24..and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Surrounded by His Presence..Acts 2:28.
You have made known to me the ways of life;
You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’
Psalm 16:9
You will show me the hpath of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore
Walking in His Armour......Romans 13:12
Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Jesus is our model.
Jesus absorbed the scriptures from a young age....never too late to start reading and meditating on scriptures.
Jesus prayed with His Father by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus was baptized unto repentance by John the Baptist. After a public demonstration of His willingness to surrender all; then the Heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit descended and God spoke.
Matthew 3:16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and 2He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Note that the Father spoke His blessing over Jesus, before Jesus had done one miracle; before He began His ministry.
Jesus fasted 40 days. Fasting is New Testament.
Jesus overcame trials, tests, and temptations by the confession OUT LOUD of scriptures. He understood the authority of the Word of God. God's Word is final, whether you use it or not determines your outcome.
When the devil was tempting Jesus, was he in physical form, or, did he cause thoughts to come into the mind of Jesus?
When Jesus was conversing with the devil, did people see the devil? Or was Jesus apparently speaking Out Loud to nothing (thin air). Nothing visible to the physical eye.
Jesus was warring in the spirit realm. The unseen realm.
God is a Spirit. His heavens include, angels, and all manner of unseen beings. Such as , the Four Living Creatures, Cherubim, Seraphim, arch-Angels, horses with chariots, wheels within wheels, thrones that move.
All these things are spiritual material, but are unseen. Because we do not normally see them with our physical eyes, that doesn't mean that they are any less real.
In fact, the unseen realm is a higher realm than the seen realm.
It is in Spiritual discernment that we observe and then defeat the enemy.
Ephesians 6:12..For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
We have the right and ability to speak FAITH words, backed by the authority of God's Word and see victory!
Jesus battled three tests.
Doubt- “If you are the Son of God”
The devil knew Jesus was the Son of God, likewise he knows we are now Sons of God; but if he makes you doubt your authority, then you become weak and defenseless.
Know the scriptures..Jesus didn't waste time trying to prove He was the Son of God. He did however defeat the temptations.
1)To use the Anointing of the Holy Spirit for the wrong reasons and purposes. Turn stones to bread. His response was, “God sustains us by every word that proceeds from His mouth.”
2)To use a public demonstration of His Power in order to impress people and gain an instant following. It was actually a 'form', a demonstration used by others who were attempting to gather followers. History shows us that many others during this time had lept from the pinnacle of the Temple in failed attempts to prove they were the Messiah. His response, “Don't tempt the Lord your God.” Meaning, don't try and make God establish you by trying to do things others have wrongly attempted.
3)Temptation of using a shortcut to gain a worldly kingdom and people's worship by-passing the Cross and the sin-bearing punishment He knew was coming upon Him. Response-Worship God only and serve Him only.
Thank God, Jesus was focused on His calling, His Son-ship, His coming to be sacrificed for our sin.
Jesus knew His Purpose.
Jesus knew His Father.
Jesus knew His ultimate victory was promised and assured.
Jesus is our role model.
His life is an example of a man living in total communion with his Heavenly Father, and fully filled and dependent upon the Holy Spirit.
Jesus knew the word and believed it.
He acted on and fulfilled every promise given.
His fulfillment of every purpose was declared by Himself to witnesses as he was on the Cross, by the LOUD declaration' “It is finished!”
This means everything necessary and required was accomplished by Him.
Everything lost in the fall of Adam, is now returned.
Our need is to recognize His Dominion, His Kingdom is established in us!
Jesus ascension to the throne has caused a new spiritual reality..The Kingdom .
Pentecost- the instructions given were Acts 1:4,5 4And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
As believers we need personal Pentecost. We need the Holy Spirit in Power upon us and in us.
Remember, Jesus is our model. We need to make Isaiah 61:1,2 our declaration.
61 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
Because the Lord has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
2To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord,
This is our declaration for today.
Jesus opened the Way.
The veil has been torn.
The Holy Spirit is given to those who earnestly desire and wait for this Precious Gift of God.
The altar is open,..sacrifice your old man, your old ways of living...and receive ALL of God's Goodness!! Amen.
Clothed in His Righteousness..
Ephesians 4:23,24..and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Surrounded by His Presence..Acts 2:28.
You have made known to me the ways of life;
You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’
Psalm 16:9
You will show me the hpath of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore
Walking in His Armour......Romans 13:12
Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Ephesians 6:11
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Jesus is our model.
Jesus absorbed the scriptures from a young age....never too late to start reading and meditating on scriptures.
Jesus prayed with His Father by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus was baptized unto repentance by John the Baptist. After a public demonstration of His willingness to surrender all; then the Heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit descended and God spoke.
Matthew 3:16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and 2He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Note that the Father spoke His blessing over Jesus, before Jesus had done one miracle; before He began His ministry.
Jesus fasted 40 days. Fasting is New Testament.
Jesus overcame trials, tests, and temptations by the confession OUT LOUD of scriptures. He understood the authority of the Word of God. God's Word is final, whether you use it or not determines your outcome.
When the devil was tempting Jesus, was he in physical form, or, did he cause thoughts to come into the mind of Jesus?
When Jesus was conversing with the devil, did people see the devil? Or was Jesus apparently speaking Out Loud to nothing (thin air). Nothing visible to the physical eye.
Jesus was warring in the spirit realm. The unseen realm.
God is a Spirit. His heavens include, angels, and all manner of unseen beings. Such as , the Four Living Creatures, Cherubim, Seraphim, arch-Angels, horses with chariots, wheels within wheels, thrones that move.
All these things are spiritual material, but are unseen. Because we do not normally see them with our physical eyes, that doesn't mean that they are any less real.
In fact, the unseen realm is a higher realm than the seen realm.
It is in Spiritual discernment that we observe and then defeat the enemy.
Ephesians 6:12..For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
We have the right and ability to speak FAITH words, backed by the authority of God's Word and see victory!
Jesus battled three tests.
Doubt- “If you are the Son of God”
The devil knew Jesus was the Son of God, likewise he knows we are now Sons of God; but if he makes you doubt your authority, then you become weak and defenseless.
Know the scriptures..Jesus didn't waste time trying to prove He was the Son of God. He did however defeat the temptations.
1)To use the Anointing of the Holy Spirit for the wrong reasons and purposes. Turn stones to bread. His response was, “God sustains us by every word that proceeds from His mouth.”
2)To use a public demonstration of His Power in order to impress people and gain an instant following. It was actually a 'form', a demonstration used by others who were attempting to gather followers. History shows us that many others during this time had lept from the pinnacle of the Temple in failed attempts to prove they were the Messiah. His response, “Don't tempt the Lord your God.” Meaning, don't try and make God establish you by trying to do things others have wrongly attempted.
3)Temptation of using a shortcut to gain a worldly kingdom and people's worship by-passing the Cross and the sin-bearing punishment He knew was coming upon Him. Response-Worship God only and serve Him only.
Thank God, Jesus was focused on His calling, His Son-ship, His coming to be sacrificed for our sin.
Jesus knew His Purpose.
Jesus knew His Father.
Jesus knew His ultimate victory was promised and assured.
Jesus is our role model.
His life is an example of a man living in total communion with his Heavenly Father, and fully filled and dependent upon the Holy Spirit.
Jesus knew the word and believed it.
He acted on and fulfilled every promise given.
His fulfillment of every purpose was declared by Himself to witnesses as he was on the Cross, by the LOUD declaration' “It is finished!”
This means everything necessary and required was accomplished by Him.
Everything lost in the fall of Adam, is now returned.
Our need is to recognize His Dominion, His Kingdom is established in us!
Jesus ascension to the throne has caused a new spiritual reality..The Kingdom .
Pentecost- the instructions given were Acts 1:4,5 4And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
As believers we need personal Pentecost. We need the Holy Spirit in Power upon us and in us.
Remember, Jesus is our model. We need to make Isaiah 61:1,2 our declaration.
61 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
Because the Lord has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
2To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord,
This is our declaration for today.
Jesus opened the Way.
The veil has been torn.
The Holy Spirit is given to those who earnestly desire and wait for this Precious Gift of God.
The altar is open,..sacrifice your old man, your old ways of living...and receive ALL of God's Goodness!! Amen.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Where is your Mount of Olives?
opening passage Luke 22:39......
39 Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 . Thomas Nelson: Nashville
He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed.
Jesus made it a custom, a habit if you will, of praying to His Father.
In verse 40 When He came to the place.....
Jesus made it a habit to pray, and He also made it a habit to meet with His Father at a favourite place. The Mt. Of Olives.
And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,
Jesus prayed, it is through prayer we become connected with Our Father in Heaven.T
The secret to operating in the Peace if god, is to be intimately and consistently spending time in His Presence. Prayer, meditation, and soaking are all avenues that will lead you into a closer walk with your Father, your Elder Brother, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
All three are One God, they are inseparable.
You need all three operating in you and through you to be effective in the Kingdom.
Luke 6:12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Not a 3 second prayer, or a 3 minute prayer, or a 3 hour prayer..but all night.
Spending time in communion gives you Wisdom and Insight to make proper decisions.
It was after an “all-nighter” that Jesus choose the twelve.
Spending time in God's Presence brings Peace and Wisdom.
Charles and John Wesley's mother, Susanna would put her apron over her head as a signal that it was now her time to be undisturbed, and she was seeking God. In a household of ten children, they were taught that when the apron was in use it was her quiet time. Often she would be one hour-two hours of alone time with God. This was a daily occurrence in the afternoon. She would then come out refreshed and with the peace to continue running the household.
The great women and men of Faith all spent time in prayer; the list is extensive. Not one person who wants to be closer to God will achieve their desire apart from prayer.
Our spiritual growth is Not Dependant on what others do. It is dependent on what we do. We do not gain intimacy with God by letting others pray for us.
One or two hours Sunday morning will not bring us to the level of intimacy that our Daddy wants to share with us.
God is always looking for those who are looking for Him. It is a Promise in His Word.
James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
God's eyes are continually roaming across the face of the earth, searching for those who are desiring Him. And He is willing to show Himself strong, on their behalf.
2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.
One of the greatest privileges is to catch the Eye of the Almighty God. When His attention is on you and His favour is upon you; then you have received a gift that is incomparable with anything this world has to offer. To receive this free gift, you must come to the realization that Jesus offered Himself freely as payment for sins that you have committed.
He did not die to create a religion or Denomimation. He did not die for His own sins.
He died so that the Holy of Holies..Heavens access point would be opened up to anyone who would like to have His Heavenly Father become their Heavenly Father.
He died to make a Way to unlimited access to God.
He died so that the Peace, Wisdom, and most importantly Friendship between God and man, would be re-established. No longer would man be fearful of death, sin, disease, or any other circumstance that would arise. Man could become acquainted with His Lover and Maker..God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
Jesus has become the Way the Truth and the Light, to a world lost in darkness.
No other method of salvation is offered, but Jesus Christ.
You cannot be council-ed into Heaven.
You cannot earn your way into Heaven.
You cannot buy your way into Heaven.
You do not tip the balances in your favour, by having the good things you've done, outweigh the bad things you've done.
One sin breaks the standard of Righteousness set forth by God.
Only Jesus, the one without sin could take away your sins, and nail them to his cross. Forever leaving us free.
I hope that this day brings you into a relationship with your Heavenly Father, through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus, and you receive the Holy Spirit, the Eternal Life of God into your spirits.
When you receive God into your hearts, you become the carrier of His Presence.
Where you go, He goes. And He is looking for a Mount of Olives.. a place to have intimacy with you. Are you willing to find Him? Are you willing to make the time and commitment to get to know Him?
The offer from God is open and continuous, and He awaits.
Blessings.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Backsliding
If your knowledge of the Bible, the "Word of God" exceeds your obedience to the Bible, the "Word of God", you are backsliding! In other words, if you know what God says in His Word, yet choose not to do it, you are in sin.
Change your ways and renew your mind by the washing of the Word, and see the Goodness of God spring forth. Amen.
Being a doer of the Word is more than going to Church. It's living a life where Christ...The Anointing is allowed to control your actions.
I have a hard time believing Jesus is hanging out smoking cigarettes and over indulging on alcohol, swearing, and living as the world. Jesus died to give you His Spirit, to live in you and freely give you access to His Kingdom. His Rule and Reign must be visible through us, His Kingdom must be reality in our actions.
We as a "believer" must reflect the Heavenly realms of Glory outwardly, so people see Jesus, not a double minded person, or worse, a fake religious person.
God is looking for warriors, not actors.
Jesus died to set us free from sin. His free Grace is not a license to sin, but His free Grace is to overcome sin.
One of the definitions of Grace is "God's ability to overcome any situation." We win by using His Power, not our own. We must believe, have faith that what He did for us, has made us NEW CREATIONS. We must have faith that His Word is True, not just a good idea. If we magnify sin, indulging ourselves in a less than Godly lifestyle, we have failed to believe and take hold of the more of God and His Goodness towards. We have effectively nullified the work of the Cross by our unbelief. We hold fast to our lifestyle choices, and mock God.
Heb 4:2 For unto us was the gospel preached,as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Let us take hold of the word and declare it over our circumstances, over our addictions, over our lives, until they change and everything aligns with the promises of God.
God has promised to renew our mind by His Word. Read it, speak it, until His Word and His Holy Spirit gains the throne over our lives.
This is the Way, Jesus gained wisdom and favour with both God and man.
I pray for breakthrough for each one who takes the time to read this, be free in Jesus Name.
Amen
Change your ways and renew your mind by the washing of the Word, and see the Goodness of God spring forth. Amen.
Being a doer of the Word is more than going to Church. It's living a life where Christ...The Anointing is allowed to control your actions.
I have a hard time believing Jesus is hanging out smoking cigarettes and over indulging on alcohol, swearing, and living as the world. Jesus died to give you His Spirit, to live in you and freely give you access to His Kingdom. His Rule and Reign must be visible through us, His Kingdom must be reality in our actions.
We as a "believer" must reflect the Heavenly realms of Glory outwardly, so people see Jesus, not a double minded person, or worse, a fake religious person.
God is looking for warriors, not actors.
Jesus died to set us free from sin. His free Grace is not a license to sin, but His free Grace is to overcome sin.
One of the definitions of Grace is "God's ability to overcome any situation." We win by using His Power, not our own. We must believe, have faith that what He did for us, has made us NEW CREATIONS. We must have faith that His Word is True, not just a good idea. If we magnify sin, indulging ourselves in a less than Godly lifestyle, we have failed to believe and take hold of the more of God and His Goodness towards. We have effectively nullified the work of the Cross by our unbelief. We hold fast to our lifestyle choices, and mock God.
Heb 4:2 For unto us was the gospel preached,as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Let us take hold of the word and declare it over our circumstances, over our addictions, over our lives, until they change and everything aligns with the promises of God.
God has promised to renew our mind by His Word. Read it, speak it, until His Word and His Holy Spirit gains the throne over our lives.
This is the Way, Jesus gained wisdom and favour with both God and man.
I pray for breakthrough for each one who takes the time to read this, be free in Jesus Name.
Amen
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
New Creation/Heavenly Realities
New creation realities.
"Be not content to have them (scriptures) in the Bible for reference, but have them transferred by careful study, by meditation and by prayer, by a loving acceptance, by the Spirit’s teaching, to the fleshly tables of the heart.” Andrew Murray
For as James writes in 1:22 "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."
It's not enought to have verses memorized only, we need to be living them.
Hear the Word,
Believe the Word
Become the Word
If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things pass away, look intently and realize all things have become new. paraphrase of 2Cor.5:17
Stop living according to the old man, and begin to live according to who you are in Christ. Let go of the old habits and addictions and start new.
God's mercies are new every morning. Every day brings forth opportunities to live as Followers of the Way (Jesus).
The question is are you really following Jesus or playing 'church'?
Who is your God, and what difference has He made in your actions and life?
Is He God, or are you still on the throne, living just as you please?
Jesus never died on the Cross to have 'church'. He died to give people a chance to reconnect with God. To become one with Him(them..Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Then live above the sins of this world in complete freedom and access to Heavenly promises.
How long will the precious ones (those who call themselves Christians)live below the realities of what Jesus has purchased?
Freedom from all the curses brought about by the fall of Adam. Freedom from being a slave to sin and all it's forms.
Freedom from sicknesses that cause dis-ease.
Freedom from the negative thoughts that the enemy has sown into your spirit/soul.
Jesus is Love, and He perfectly made a Way for all those who believe to enter into Heavenly realities. There are thousands of scriptures that set out His promises, yet how many take hold of them as Truth and walk out their Salvation.
Scriptures are read every day by well meaning christians and yet not meditated on. They read them but nothing changes in their thinking or their actions. Ask the Lord to reveal the wisdom in His Word, take the time really think and pray about what you have read. Ask for the veil to be lifted from your minds and insight be given to your hearts.
God is looking for His people to take the Kingdom by force. Make a demand upon circumstances that are contrary to the promises given in His Word, and see them change, meaning miracles must happen. It is the right of a believer to expect miracles.
To every man has been given the measure of Faith. Take hold of the Life of God, and put to death the deads of the flesh.
Remember the warning given in the Scriptures from the book of Hebrews: Heb 4:2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them,not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing, repetition of the Word until it gets deep inside the spirit of a man, then wisdom has it's well of living water which brings life into any situation.
Does the scriptures not say:
My people perish because of the devil?..No!
My people perish because of sin?..No!
My people perish because of money?..No!
It does say however, "that My people perish because of lack of knowledge."
Not having knowledge of the promises, and being an alien to the commenwealth of the Kingdom of God, leaves you without hope for something better. Without hope for the Promises purchased for you by Jesus, when He shed His blood on the Cross. When by the Holy Spirit the temple veil was torn from the top to the bottom, signifying access to the Heavenlies was opened.
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Heb 10:20 By a new and living way,which he hath consecrated for us,through the veil,that is to say,His flesh;
Heb 10:21 And having an high priest over the house of God;
Heb 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,and our bodies washed with pure water.
This is the assurance of a better covenant. Better Promises. Unlimited access to God, His Love, His Word, His Wisdom, His house is now your house.
Dig into the promises of God, do not take the lies of the devil any longer. Do not take as truth your lifestyle and old habits. Let them go and grab hold of a new and living way.
Be strong and courageous, fight the good fight of Faith, and take back all that is yours to possess.
It is the Fathers good will to give you the Kingdom. Luke 12:32
Amen.
"Be not content to have them (scriptures) in the Bible for reference, but have them transferred by careful study, by meditation and by prayer, by a loving acceptance, by the Spirit’s teaching, to the fleshly tables of the heart.” Andrew Murray
For as James writes in 1:22 "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."
It's not enought to have verses memorized only, we need to be living them.
Hear the Word,
Believe the Word
Become the Word
If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things pass away, look intently and realize all things have become new. paraphrase of 2Cor.5:17
Stop living according to the old man, and begin to live according to who you are in Christ. Let go of the old habits and addictions and start new.
God's mercies are new every morning. Every day brings forth opportunities to live as Followers of the Way (Jesus).
The question is are you really following Jesus or playing 'church'?
Who is your God, and what difference has He made in your actions and life?
Is He God, or are you still on the throne, living just as you please?
Jesus never died on the Cross to have 'church'. He died to give people a chance to reconnect with God. To become one with Him(them..Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Then live above the sins of this world in complete freedom and access to Heavenly promises.
How long will the precious ones (those who call themselves Christians)live below the realities of what Jesus has purchased?
Freedom from all the curses brought about by the fall of Adam. Freedom from being a slave to sin and all it's forms.
Freedom from sicknesses that cause dis-ease.
Freedom from the negative thoughts that the enemy has sown into your spirit/soul.
Jesus is Love, and He perfectly made a Way for all those who believe to enter into Heavenly realities. There are thousands of scriptures that set out His promises, yet how many take hold of them as Truth and walk out their Salvation.
Scriptures are read every day by well meaning christians and yet not meditated on. They read them but nothing changes in their thinking or their actions. Ask the Lord to reveal the wisdom in His Word, take the time really think and pray about what you have read. Ask for the veil to be lifted from your minds and insight be given to your hearts.
God is looking for His people to take the Kingdom by force. Make a demand upon circumstances that are contrary to the promises given in His Word, and see them change, meaning miracles must happen. It is the right of a believer to expect miracles.
To every man has been given the measure of Faith. Take hold of the Life of God, and put to death the deads of the flesh.
Remember the warning given in the Scriptures from the book of Hebrews: Heb 4:2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them,not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing, repetition of the Word until it gets deep inside the spirit of a man, then wisdom has it's well of living water which brings life into any situation.
Does the scriptures not say:
My people perish because of the devil?..No!
My people perish because of sin?..No!
My people perish because of money?..No!
It does say however, "that My people perish because of lack of knowledge."
Not having knowledge of the promises, and being an alien to the commenwealth of the Kingdom of God, leaves you without hope for something better. Without hope for the Promises purchased for you by Jesus, when He shed His blood on the Cross. When by the Holy Spirit the temple veil was torn from the top to the bottom, signifying access to the Heavenlies was opened.
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Heb 10:20 By a new and living way,which he hath consecrated for us,through the veil,that is to say,His flesh;
Heb 10:21 And having an high priest over the house of God;
Heb 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,and our bodies washed with pure water.
This is the assurance of a better covenant. Better Promises. Unlimited access to God, His Love, His Word, His Wisdom, His house is now your house.
Dig into the promises of God, do not take the lies of the devil any longer. Do not take as truth your lifestyle and old habits. Let them go and grab hold of a new and living way.
Be strong and courageous, fight the good fight of Faith, and take back all that is yours to possess.
It is the Fathers good will to give you the Kingdom. Luke 12:32
Amen.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
As a believer.. Who am I
WHO AM I?
Matt 5:13 I am the salt of the earth.
Matt 5:14 I am the light of the world.
John 1:12 I am a child of God (part of His family). (Rom8:16)
John 15:1,5 I am part of the True Vine, a channel(branch) of His (Christ's) Life.
John 15:15 I am Christ's friend.
John 15:16 I am chosen and appointed by Christ to bear His fruit.
Rom. 6:16 I am a slave of righteousness.
Rom. 6:22 I am enslaved to God.
Rom. 8:14,15 I am a son of God (God is spiritually my Father). see Gal.3:26 and 4:6
Rom. 8:17 I am a joint-heir with Christ, sharing His inheritance with Him.
1 Cor. 3:16 and 6:19 I am a temple (home) of God. His Spirit (His Life) dwells in me.
1 Cor. 6:17 I am joined (united) to the Lord amd am one Spirit with Him.
1 Cor. 12:27 I am a member (part) of Christ's body. see Eph. 5:30
11 Cor. 5:17 I am a new creation (a new spirit being, something that was not created
before).
11 Cor. 5: 18, 19 I am reconciled to God and am a minister of reconciliation.
Gal. 3:26,28 I am a son of God and one in Christ.
Gal. 4:6,7 I am an heir of God since I am a son of God.
Eph. 1:1 I am a Saint. see (1 Cor. 1:2 Phil. 1:1 and Col. 1:2)
Eph. 2:10 I am God's workmanship (handiwork) created (born anew) in Christ to
do His work that He planned beforehand that I should do.
Eph. 2:19 I am a fellow citizen with the rest of Gods people in His family.
Eph. 3:1 and 4:1 I am a prisoner of Christ.
Eph. 4:24 I am righteous and holy.
Phil. 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven and seated in heaven right now. see Eph. 2:6
Col. 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God.
Col. 3:4 I am an expression of the life of Christ because He is my life.
Col. 3:12 I am chosen of God, holy, and dearly loved.
1 Thess. 1:4 I am chosen and dearly loved by God.
1 Thess. 5:5 I am a son of Light and not of darkness.
Heb. 3:1 I am a holy brother, partaker of a heavenly calling.
Heb. 3:14 I am a partaker of Christ...I share in His life.
1 Pet. 2:5 I am one of God's living stones and am being built up (in Christ) as a
spiritual house.
1 Pet. 2:9,10 I am a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for
God's own possesion to proclaim the excellences of Him.
1 Pet. 2:11 I am an alien and stranger to this world I temporarily live in.
1 Pet. 5:8 I am an enemy of the devil.
1 John 3:1,2 I am now a child of God. I will resemble Christ when He returns.
1 John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one (the devil) cannot touch me.
I am not the great "I AM"(Ex. 3:14; Jn. 8:24, 28, 58.)
"but by the grace of God, I am what I am."(1 Cor. 15:10) ....Arranged by David W. Mazurk
with thanks to Fresh Fire Ministries Supernatural Training Center and Henry Schmidt
Matt 5:13 I am the salt of the earth.
Matt 5:14 I am the light of the world.
John 1:12 I am a child of God (part of His family). (Rom8:16)
John 15:1,5 I am part of the True Vine, a channel(branch) of His (Christ's) Life.
John 15:15 I am Christ's friend.
John 15:16 I am chosen and appointed by Christ to bear His fruit.
Rom. 6:16 I am a slave of righteousness.
Rom. 6:22 I am enslaved to God.
Rom. 8:14,15 I am a son of God (God is spiritually my Father). see Gal.3:26 and 4:6
Rom. 8:17 I am a joint-heir with Christ, sharing His inheritance with Him.
1 Cor. 3:16 and 6:19 I am a temple (home) of God. His Spirit (His Life) dwells in me.
1 Cor. 6:17 I am joined (united) to the Lord amd am one Spirit with Him.
1 Cor. 12:27 I am a member (part) of Christ's body. see Eph. 5:30
11 Cor. 5:17 I am a new creation (a new spirit being, something that was not created
before).
11 Cor. 5: 18, 19 I am reconciled to God and am a minister of reconciliation.
Gal. 3:26,28 I am a son of God and one in Christ.
Gal. 4:6,7 I am an heir of God since I am a son of God.
Eph. 1:1 I am a Saint. see (1 Cor. 1:2 Phil. 1:1 and Col. 1:2)
Eph. 2:10 I am God's workmanship (handiwork) created (born anew) in Christ to
do His work that He planned beforehand that I should do.
Eph. 2:19 I am a fellow citizen with the rest of Gods people in His family.
Eph. 3:1 and 4:1 I am a prisoner of Christ.
Eph. 4:24 I am righteous and holy.
Phil. 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven and seated in heaven right now. see Eph. 2:6
Col. 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God.
Col. 3:4 I am an expression of the life of Christ because He is my life.
Col. 3:12 I am chosen of God, holy, and dearly loved.
1 Thess. 1:4 I am chosen and dearly loved by God.
1 Thess. 5:5 I am a son of Light and not of darkness.
Heb. 3:1 I am a holy brother, partaker of a heavenly calling.
Heb. 3:14 I am a partaker of Christ...I share in His life.
1 Pet. 2:5 I am one of God's living stones and am being built up (in Christ) as a
spiritual house.
1 Pet. 2:9,10 I am a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for
God's own possesion to proclaim the excellences of Him.
1 Pet. 2:11 I am an alien and stranger to this world I temporarily live in.
1 Pet. 5:8 I am an enemy of the devil.
1 John 3:1,2 I am now a child of God. I will resemble Christ when He returns.
1 John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one (the devil) cannot touch me.
I am not the great "I AM"(Ex. 3:14; Jn. 8:24, 28, 58.)
"but by the grace of God, I am what I am."(1 Cor. 15:10) ....Arranged by David W. Mazurk
with thanks to Fresh Fire Ministries Supernatural Training Center and Henry Schmidt
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Kingdom of God
THE KINGDOM OF GOD....David Mazurk
all scriptures are taken from The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 . Thomas Nelson: Nashville
Let me start with this foundation
The Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of God.
Both these terms are interchangeable. You can view how these terms are used as one with the same meaning in the following parallel scriptures:
Matt.3:2 .. and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
Mark 1:15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
Matt.5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
Luke 6:20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: “Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God.
Matt. 11:11 “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Least in the Kingdom *is greater than John the Baptist.
*(those spiritually reborn)
Luke 7:28 For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
Matt 13:11 He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Mark 4:11 And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables,
Luke 8:10 And He said, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that
fSeeing they may not see,
And hearing they may not understand. F Is. 6:9
Heaven..Something Supernatural..Mystery
Matt.13:31 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”
Mark 4:30-31 Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? 31 It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth;
Luke 13:18-20 Then He said, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”
Here are some more examples, but I have shortened them for quicker viewing, and understanding.
Matt 6:33 God............priority
Matt 19:23-24 God and heaven...Not by riches
Matt 21:31 God...............not by position
Matt 21:31 God.......Lost by Israel and given to everyone who believes..
1Pet.2:9"religion" will keep you out of the Kingdom
John 3:3 God....One cannot see or enter in unless you experience spiritual rebirth from above.
Isaiah 9:6-7...the increase of His Government and peace there shall be no end.. upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom...written 700b.c.
Dan 2:44 and in the days of these Kings.(Rome).4th Kingdom from the vision... the God of Heaven shall set up a Kingdom... written..586 b.c.
Conclusion:
The terms are used interchangeably, there is essentially no difference between there actual meaning and usages.
Both terms are referring to the same Kingdom, which is..
a) it's from ABOVE: the Ruler is recognized as God by its inhabitants
b) prophesied in the Old Testament that Jesus would found and establish this Kingdom at His first coming.
Based on this revelation we can now proceed to unpack just what this Kingdom of the Almighty God looks like, according to scripture.
The Kingdom of Heaven is not just a place where you go once you die. It is a present reality.
The Kingdom of Heaven is to be called down upon the earth, this is a right of all believers. We ask for the Kingdom to come and change situations in peoples' lives. When Heaven invades earth, the Supernatural realm of God comes into the circumstance. His Ruler ship takes over, His Word brings Life. When we submit ourselves to His Reign, then He is glorified.
Meaning this, His Kingdom, His Rule, His Authority comes into a situation, and changes it from darkness to Light.
This is how miracles happen.
There is no sickness in Heaven, when we pray for the sick, in the Name of Jesus, miracles will happen. This is God's Authority realm coming and changing situations.
In Matt. 6:10
Jesus instructed us to pray, "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven.
The tenses mean this prayer as a command. We command the Kingdom of God, come! We command the will, or desire of God to be on earth, just as it is in Heaven. We are to take authority over any circumstance that is contrary to God's Kingdom and command that circumstance to change and submit itself to the Word of God.
Gods' will is to destroy the works of the devil. The Father sent Jesus to make a way of Salvation to all who believe.
We are given the privilege to co-labour with Jesus. Everything that Jesus did we are commissioned to do, on earth as His representatives.
We are Ambassadors for Christ. We carry the same rule and authority of Jesus, because He rules and reigns through us.
We are clothed with His Righteousness, Isaiah 61:10.
We are the Light of the world, Matt 5:14.
We are joint-heirs with Jesus, Romans 8:17. Meaning everything Jesus has, we have access to.
Jesus came and died so we could live in Victory. He took our sins, so we could live in union with Him. His Spirit dwells in us. 1 John 4:13
Jesus' prayer was that we would be ONE (that is One with God by the Spirit), even as He and the Father were ONE.
He took our sicknesses so we could live in health. And in the end, He conquered death, so we may live in resurrection power.
We have been given Eternal Life. That is a part of His Eternal Substance (the LIFE, ZOE) dwells in us. Romans 6:23
The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us. 1 John 4;13
Greater is He that is in ME, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4
We as believers can relax, and rest in the promises of God.
It is not about us, it is about Jesus. He will send us out in His Power once we have received HIM into our being.
Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God will NOT come with observation..Luke 17:20
That the Kingdom of God is within you Luke 17:21
Jesus is the Ruler, He has sent His Life (ZOE) His Spirit to live through us, Let Him OUT.
Let us arise and shine for our Light has come. Isaiah 60:1
Let us look to Him and become radiant. We are now in the Kingdom of Heaven, Let us shine as the Sons and Daughters of God, in this dark world. I pray that we understand God has called us to be His representatives. WE represent GOD to the lost.
We live according to Heavens realm, not according to earthly conditions.
Therefore we need to rise above, be the head not the tail..Deuteronomy 28:13
Be like the wise man who hears the WORD and does it. Matt 7:24
The Christian life is not about being safe, it is about counting the cost, and following Jesus. He is our Life, in Him we move and have our being. Acts 17:28
God's Kingdom is everlasting, it is up to us to expand it; He has commissioned us to go into all the world and preach the gospel. Mark 16:15-17
Amen.
all scriptures are taken from The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 . Thomas Nelson: Nashville
Let me start with this foundation
The Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of God.
Both these terms are interchangeable. You can view how these terms are used as one with the same meaning in the following parallel scriptures:
Matt.3:2 .. and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
Mark 1:15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
Matt.5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”
Luke 6:20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: “Blessed are you poor, For yours is the kingdom of God.
Matt. 11:11 “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
Least in the Kingdom *is greater than John the Baptist.
*(those spiritually reborn)
Luke 7:28 For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
Matt 13:11 He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Mark 4:11 And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables,
Luke 8:10 And He said, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that
fSeeing they may not see,
And hearing they may not understand. F Is. 6:9
Heaven..Something Supernatural..Mystery
Matt.13:31 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”
Mark 4:30-31 Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? 31 It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth;
Luke 13:18-20 Then He said, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”
Here are some more examples, but I have shortened them for quicker viewing, and understanding.
Matt 6:33 God............priority
Matt 19:23-24 God and heaven...Not by riches
Matt 21:31 God...............not by position
Matt 21:31 God.......Lost by Israel and given to everyone who believes..
1Pet.2:9"religion" will keep you out of the Kingdom
John 3:3 God....One cannot see or enter in unless you experience spiritual rebirth from above.
Isaiah 9:6-7...the increase of His Government and peace there shall be no end.. upon the throne of David and upon his kingdom...written 700b.c.
Dan 2:44 and in the days of these Kings.(Rome).4th Kingdom from the vision... the God of Heaven shall set up a Kingdom... written..586 b.c.
Conclusion:
The terms are used interchangeably, there is essentially no difference between there actual meaning and usages.
Both terms are referring to the same Kingdom, which is..
a) it's from ABOVE: the Ruler is recognized as God by its inhabitants
b) prophesied in the Old Testament that Jesus would found and establish this Kingdom at His first coming.
Based on this revelation we can now proceed to unpack just what this Kingdom of the Almighty God looks like, according to scripture.
The Kingdom of Heaven is not just a place where you go once you die. It is a present reality.
The Kingdom of Heaven is to be called down upon the earth, this is a right of all believers. We ask for the Kingdom to come and change situations in peoples' lives. When Heaven invades earth, the Supernatural realm of God comes into the circumstance. His Ruler ship takes over, His Word brings Life. When we submit ourselves to His Reign, then He is glorified.
Meaning this, His Kingdom, His Rule, His Authority comes into a situation, and changes it from darkness to Light.
This is how miracles happen.
There is no sickness in Heaven, when we pray for the sick, in the Name of Jesus, miracles will happen. This is God's Authority realm coming and changing situations.
In Matt. 6:10
Jesus instructed us to pray, "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven.
The tenses mean this prayer as a command. We command the Kingdom of God, come! We command the will, or desire of God to be on earth, just as it is in Heaven. We are to take authority over any circumstance that is contrary to God's Kingdom and command that circumstance to change and submit itself to the Word of God.
Gods' will is to destroy the works of the devil. The Father sent Jesus to make a way of Salvation to all who believe.
We are given the privilege to co-labour with Jesus. Everything that Jesus did we are commissioned to do, on earth as His representatives.
We are Ambassadors for Christ. We carry the same rule and authority of Jesus, because He rules and reigns through us.
We are clothed with His Righteousness, Isaiah 61:10.
We are the Light of the world, Matt 5:14.
We are joint-heirs with Jesus, Romans 8:17. Meaning everything Jesus has, we have access to.
Jesus came and died so we could live in Victory. He took our sins, so we could live in union with Him. His Spirit dwells in us. 1 John 4:13
Jesus' prayer was that we would be ONE (that is One with God by the Spirit), even as He and the Father were ONE.
He took our sicknesses so we could live in health. And in the end, He conquered death, so we may live in resurrection power.
We have been given Eternal Life. That is a part of His Eternal Substance (the LIFE, ZOE) dwells in us. Romans 6:23
The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us. 1 John 4;13
Greater is He that is in ME, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4
We as believers can relax, and rest in the promises of God.
It is not about us, it is about Jesus. He will send us out in His Power once we have received HIM into our being.
Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God will NOT come with observation..Luke 17:20
That the Kingdom of God is within you Luke 17:21
Jesus is the Ruler, He has sent His Life (ZOE) His Spirit to live through us, Let Him OUT.
Let us arise and shine for our Light has come. Isaiah 60:1
Let us look to Him and become radiant. We are now in the Kingdom of Heaven, Let us shine as the Sons and Daughters of God, in this dark world. I pray that we understand God has called us to be His representatives. WE represent GOD to the lost.
We live according to Heavens realm, not according to earthly conditions.
Therefore we need to rise above, be the head not the tail..Deuteronomy 28:13
Be like the wise man who hears the WORD and does it. Matt 7:24
The Christian life is not about being safe, it is about counting the cost, and following Jesus. He is our Life, in Him we move and have our being. Acts 17:28
God's Kingdom is everlasting, it is up to us to expand it; He has commissioned us to go into all the world and preach the gospel. Mark 16:15-17
Amen.
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