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Sunday, December 31, 2017

Happy New Year – Let’s ROAR – We Won!

SF, Stagecoach, NV
Dear Brothers & Sisters in My Family,

Happy New Year to one and ALL. 
This year, and until Jesus comes for us, we need to ROAR at the enemy, who’s attacking us, our families, neighbors and churches.  I started this blog in August 2011 and for those of you, who have not been with us that long; I wrote a book “God’s POWER AVAILABLE TO US” that tells you how to kick the enemy in his buttocks [butt for short - if he has one?].  Unfortunately, I went to the blog page, Ezra 7:10 section and none of those blogs are still there. 
So I thought, since Jesus completed His tasks.  To help you continue His work, which is what we're suppose to do, I’d share “how to” kick the twerp [enemy] out of your way.  Hope it helps you, as it helped me through the years.

From Chapter 4. THE POWER AND PROVISIONS FROM GOD.............pages 61-87

Jeremiah 27:5I have made the earth, the men and the beasts which are on the face of the earth by My great power and by My outstretched arm, and I will give it to the one who is pleasing in My sight.”
Matthew 10:1And having summoned His twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.”
Deuteronomy 8:3b “....man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord.”
Deuteronomy 28:2And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the Lord your God.”
Deuteronomy 28:8The Lord will command the blessing upon you in your barns and in all that you put your hand to, and He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God gives you.”

The reason this book is called “God’s Power Available to Us” is because the power available, will only work if we use it. God said that He’ll give power to the ones who are pleasing in His sight. But, who can please Him when we are so imperfect? You can! By faith, believing He is able to do what He says. It’s mandatory that we learn to accept and work in the spiritual realm even though we cannot see it. As long as we continue to walk in the flesh it will be impossible

YOUR HEART REVEALS THE POWER WITHIN YOU? 
It’s the same today. When we speak, we loose the spiritual forces to accomplish what we confess. Know that in the flesh, our spirits need to be refreshed so we won’t become weakened. So enjoy what God has given you and learn to rest in Him so He can strengthen you with His Joy. He’s been there and done that. His six days were 6,000 years to us. Now that’s a time zone!
[2 Peter 3:8 NASB] “But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.”
[Nehimiah 8:10 RSV] Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

I DON’T WANT TO TAKE A NAP!
Exodus 34:21You shall work six days, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during plowing time and harvest you shall rest.”
Psalms 37:7-8 Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemesCease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret, it leads only to evildoing.”

   I want you to know, that you must rest even in your busiest times. In fact God commands it.  It’s hard work fighting God’s enemy, renewing your mind, putting your body under submission, learning what the Holy Spirit has to teach you, and finally standing on His Word while you live on earth.
   As a child, because of polio, I had to take more naps then my other four sisters.  Needless to say, I wasn’t a happy camper.  Today, I look forward to resting -- not by taking a nap, but in contemplation of what the Lord has done.  It refreshes my soul, brings joy and strengthens my spirit when I see the path the Lord has led me on.  Not to mention, it gives me a quiet time to hear His voice for instruction.  I can’t tell you how weary I get sometimes. Then someone will call and we’ll start talking about the Lord and its like someone gave me a shot of adrenaline.  Now I’m able to keep on going.
   Many ministers give to everyone and neglect to refill themselves.  That gives the devil a legal foothold in their lives.  Their ministry and family start having major problems, because they start reacting to problems instead of acting on His word.  It is not God’s will!  God said to rest one of the seven days, even in the busiest times of harvest.  So do it!  You can’t run a race if you’re run down, let alone win; and I can assure you God plans to win. 
   Go to God.  Ask Him to help you rest and replenish yourself.  Remove the thoughts stopping you from resting or any worry you may have, so you can be strengthened and renewed in His perfect peace, that surpasses ALL understanding. 

MANIFEST THE POWER OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE!
Genesis 1:2  “And the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep; and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters.”
Luke 10:22  “All things have been handed over to Me by My Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.”
Hebrews 13:8  “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.”
    God wants you to know that in the beginning there was nothing.  He didn’t bake a cake using a box of ingredients already mixed.  No, He started from scratch.  God revealed how He created the earth and everything in it (Genesis 1 and 2).  The Holy Spirit moved on the earth, and when God spoke the Holy Spirit got the job done.  God could then see the manifestation of His words on earth.  God’s work was spoken and done, then on the seventh day He rested and enjoyed His creation.
   It’s the same today.  When we speak, we loose the spiritual forces to accomplish what we confess.  Know that in the flesh, our spirits need to be refreshed so we won’t become weakened.  So enjoy what God has given you and learn to rest in Him so He can strengthen you.  He’s been there and done that.  His six days were 6,000 years to us.  Now that’s a time zone! 

SPIRITUAL HELP IS AVAILABLE!
Daniel 10:12  “Then he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.”
Isaiah 37:36  “Then the angel of the Lord went out, and struck 185,000 in the camp of the Assyrians; and when men arose early in the morning, behold, all of these were dead.”
    We have an awesome, miracle working, living God.  But not all prayers are answered immediately.  Daniel had to wait for three weeks to get his answer (Daniel 10).  So don’t give up just because you don’t see it when you think you should.  God has perfect timing and He’s never late.
Those who are not in the ministry, but financially support various ministries, should be praying and interceding to uplift the spiritual leaders both, in those ministries and nation.  Your financial support is needed, but they also need you to loose angels on their behalf, to protect and guide them while they work in the devil’s territory.  As you see in Daniel, your words are heard by God and He answers those, who have a heart for Him. 
   Those of you, who think your one prayer won’t accomplish much, let me tell you - one prayer can send one angel to any situation and, as we see in Isaiah, that one angel can handle 185,000 people, all by himself!  That’s why the devil hates it when we pray.
Hebrews 1:14  Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?”
Psalms 103:20  “Bless the Lord, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His wordObeying the voice of His word!
    Ministering spirits move in the spiritual realm to manifest God’s Word on earth.  Every time you confess the Word, you assign a ministering angel a task to do.  That angel can only do what the Word says, which is why we have so many unemployed ministering angels. 
We must pray according to the word [not necessarily, word for word], to get the job done.  Angels go forth, or move when we confess the word in our life or situation.  So victory is conditional based upon the prayers of the saints - that’s you
   In James 5:16 we’re told that the prayers of the righteous reveal much.  Unfortunately, many are being deceived by the enemy.  The twerp (aka, lucifer, satan, devil, demon, enemy, etc.) has taught us for generations, to pray [confess] the problem rather than the answer.  God already knows what’s been done.  He wants you to overcome the situation by praying and believing in the answer.  That’s why it’s so important for you to seek His Word and find out what He says. 

PROTECTED FROM THE CRIB!
Luke 17:1  “And He said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks should come, but woe to him through whom they come!”
Psalms 8:2From the mouth of infants and nursing babes Thou hast established strength, because of Thine adversaries, To make the enemy and the revengeful cease.”
Hebrews 5:13-14, “For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is a babe.  But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.”
    Notice that the twerp was God’s adversary long before he became ours.  That’s right; God is protecting us from His enemy.  How?  By giving us strength from the crib [birth].  He wants us to have power and use it, overcoming the enemy. 
   When you have a child in your home, don’t you remove anything that’s dangerous to the child?  If you have stairs, you protect the baby by putting up a gate.  God does the same thing.  He knew the enemy would attack, so He put a hedge of protection around you (Job 1:10). As we mature in the meat [application] of the word He gives us authority over His enemy and the wisdom to know how to use it.
   Although I cover what Jesus did in greater detail in Chapter 11, I think its important to know, that growing up is mandatory.  When we first become born-again, or a new baby in Christ, He protects us from our lack of knowledge as we learn. Think about it.  Even a two year old must eventually become potty trained.
[Hosea 4:6 NASB] “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.” 
   During His life, Jesus taught us about the will of the Father.  Before Jesus died, He removed our sin [bondage] by taking on our punishment, correction, healing, and forgiveness.  With God, we start out new, meaning that satan has no hold on us.  He also has no authority over us, and we truly become free to make decisions concerning how we want to live.
Psalms 34:7  “The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.”
Matthew 18:10  “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you, that their angels in Heaven continually behold the face of My Father who is in Heaven.”
    Not only are we rescued as children, but we are reminded that their angel, is continually before God.  So we’re never left alone.  Just to give you an idea of how an angel can work, the devil tried to kill me twice, then tried to change my circumstances so I would not fulfill my calling.  But I was protected. 
   The first time he attacked me, I was only three and diagnosed with polio.  In 1954, children were dying or crippled for life from this disease.  But, I’m happy to report that I’m still alive and kickin’ with only a little arthritis in my body to show for it. 
   The second time, I was about four and a half (and oh so cute).  A man walking down our street, decided to take me home.  He liked blonde, blue eyed, little girls.  Fortunately my Uncle Rick saw him taking me a block away from my house and brought me home. 
   Lastly, I was engaged to marry the wrong man, who would have made my life a living hell.  I praise the Lord, that He eventually sent Bill and we had 25 years together.  In each instance, my life would have drastically changed for the worse had I not be watched over.  But because of the angels protecting me, I am able to say that it did not.  I will in Christ accomplish what God has pre-ordained me to do – share the Word with you. Amen!
[Jeremiah 1:5a NASB] Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you;”

OUR ACTIONS SHOULD EMULATE CHRIST!
John 14:12  Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.”
   Have you ever wondered what greater works we would do?  I did, because I couldn’t imagine anything greater then raising the dead!  I knew that the multitudes of Jesus’ day were smaller versus those we face today, but I felt there was more to it than that.  Praise the Lord, for the Holy Spirit, in His wisdom and my ignorance, told me that Jesus could not minister salvation.  Jesus could say what was to come, but until the fulfillment of His death and resurrection, the provision would not be made.  Truly salvation is the greatest work of God.  Everything else is the manifestation of His love provided to help us overcome the enemy and this life.  That's what we're to continue sharing, until He returns.  THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN!
   The greatest example we have to follow is the life of Christ.  If we’re doing it right, the same signs and wonders will manifest for us as it did for the disciples.  If we’re doing it right, we’ll be at peace while the world is in chaos.  The first step in doing it right believes in Christ and the works He did.  Just take that leap of faith and believe.  Then, what Jesus did, you will do too!
Matthew 8:8  “...just say the word, and my servant will be healed.”
Luke 17:6  “And the Lord said, “If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and be planted in the sea;” and it would obey you.”
   Do you remember the story about the centurion in Matthew 8:5-13?  The centurion compared Jesus to someone in authority like himself and told Jesus, “just say the word.”  The amazing part of this story is that Jesus “marveled” when He heard this.  Why?  Because He didn’t think anyone, let alone a gentile, understood the authority and power of God‘s Word on the earth.  Jesus said that the centurion had “great faith,” all because the centurion told Jesus to “speak the Word” and it would be done.  That’s right, the Centurion just believed. 
   To the centurion it was second nature to give an order and know it would be carried out.  Just as its second nature for us to know that what goes up, must come down.  So how do we overcome our nature and reverse our mind set to be like the centurion?  
   Our problem is that we worry about the laws of nature instead of the laws of God.  So we literally box God in and tie His hands when we pray.  We need to stop telling God how to get the job done.  God always knows the best way. If we’d just ask Him to do it, letting Him decide how, we’d see our prayers answered so much quicker.
   We also need to stop worrying about how He’s going to do it  and just rest in Him.  Worrying is from the enemy and he uses it to attack us.  The twerp knows that if we doubt the answer, it will cancel the prayer.
   You want great faith?  Then start believing God can and will do what He says, and give the command in Jesus’ Name so all the forces in Heaven can start moving to correct the circumstance.  Your faith starts as “a mustard seed,” the smallest seed on earth.  But you will grow to move mountains as you practice and see it come to pass.  It will become second nature to you too as you build your FAITH.  Never doubt that God is REAL and that our ONLY choices are only Heaven or hell for eternity.

OVERCOMING TEMPTATIONS – YOU CAN DO IT!
Matthew 4:1  “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”
James 1:2-4  “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces enduranceAnd let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
I Corinthians 10:13  “No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.”
    It’s important to note, that Jesus needed to be lead into temptation because He was sinless.  Without Jesus being tempted He would never have understood our infirmities, our shortcomings, or our weaknesses.  Without that understanding, how could He intercede for us?
   Tell me, if you didn’t have any problems to deal with, how could you become a better person?  How would you learn, grow, or gain wisdom?  Would you spend time in the Word, seeking Him, if you didn’t have problems?  I don’t think so.
   So don’t feel bad while you’re going through the valley, but rejoice because Jesus shows us the way out.  All temptations are common to man and God will never allow you to be tempted beyond what you can endure.

WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION HAVE NOTHING ON GOD!
2 Corinthians 10:3-5  “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortressesWe are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,”
   All the problems you’re having are not, I repeat not, because you live on this earth.  It started where you can’t see, touch, or feel - in the spiritual realm.  It started in Heaven, because satan thought he was as perfect as God.  The twerp is attacking you because you freely decided to follow Jesus and he wants you in Sheol [hell] with him.
   Notice, that although we live in the flesh, we should not use man made weapons to fight with, because they are not powerful enough.  Only God’s weapons, His spiritual warfare, can do all that and more.  Spiritual warfare is done with your mouth, by speaking the words of God which send ministering spirits to get the job done and by prayer.  You may be stuck in a physical body but you can release a spiritual force with your mouth that will win the battle every time.
   satan the dragon is so enraged, that he’s made a vendetta against the offspring of Israel and anyone who follows Jesus (Revelations 12:17).  The devil wants back into Heaven and control over the earth.  The spiritual war between God and satan is being fought here on earth now, by you and I. 
   Think about it, the reason God let satan attack Job was to prove, that Job would not turn away.  Do we not have the same situation here?  Your choice is freely made, just like Job’s.  It’s based on what’s inside your heart, just like Job’s.  So know the twerp’s plans.  Because only God’s weapons can and will work against the enemy.  See the devil for what he is.  His only purpose is to separate you from God…
          First  - The devil wants to stop you from accepting Christ and keep you in bondage to him. 
•  Second -- The enemy wants to keep you out of the Word and ignorant.  After all, as I’ve asked before, would you want someone to learn that they have authority and power over you? 
•  Third -- The twerp wants to make you miserable; creating havoc in your life, so you will just give up.

HIS QUALITIES MAKE US STRONG!
2 Peter 1:5-9  “Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge; and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance; and in your perseverance, godliness; and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love.  For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.  For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.”
   Why go to all this trouble in your life?  Because once God has revealed a truth to you, you become accountable.  When you stop obeying what you’ve been taught, you’re in disobedience, which gives the twerp a legal foothold and the authority to attack.  Our Father does not expect us to get all of 2 Peter 1:5-9 above in the first day, He knows it takes time, but these are some of the basic steps we should be acting on; hopefully yearly if possible, after we get to the age of understanding.
   The quality Peter is talking about here is the maturing of your spirit, soul and body each leading to another level of growth.  For when you diligently seek God, the Holy Spirit will teach you the morals of Christ, someone who cares about others.  Once you’ve mastered this, you’ll be able to persevere and stand when the attacks come.  As a leader, you’ll be able to stand up to the bullies and devils of this world.  You’ll help your brothers and sisters overcome their adversities.  It won’t matter if they’re; male, female, Jew, Greek even if they’re saved or unsaved, what church they go to, nothing will matter except that you LOVE your neighbor as yourself.  What better example of becoming Christ like?
   Moses had to cover his face so the people would not see the fading away of the presence of God in him.  But we as Christians are blessed by the transformation, from glory to glory from the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18).  We’re already created in His image, and now we get to act like Him too.  This is the glory of God: the one who has freely chosen to follow Christ.
Isaiah 55:11  “So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.”
    Adam was given the authority over earth.  Then the twerp stole it through deceit and Adam’s disobedience.  Now through Jesus we have it all back.  It’s time to obey and get God’s Word in us.  God’s Word is your power and weapon against the enemy and His Word will never return void.
Everyone has heard about the “armor of God” taught in Ephesians 6:10-17, and we all know the importance of armor for protection.  But what is the battle really about?
Ephesians 6:12  “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against
the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the Heavenly places.
   Because we have to fight against what we can’t see, our armor consists of…
-- Covering yourself in the truth of His Word so you won’t be deceived by lies.
-- Having your heart in right standing with God, so your words will have power.
-- Walking in the Word - in love, which will move mountains.
-- Trusting in God’s Word, which will shield you from the enemy’s missiles.
-- Your head is protected by the blood of the Lamb, your savior Jesus Christ.
-- Your power is the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God.
   To me, these six principles define what John 15:7 says, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you.”  Whatever is a big word.  Yet, by the time you’ve completed putting on the whole armor of God “whatever” will become child’s play.  I say that with all sincerity, because at that point, you’ll only ask for whatsoever will accomplish the will of God. Amen!

YOUR WEAPON IS IN GOD’S WORD!
Ecclesiastes 9:18Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.”
Jeremiah 51:20 “He says, “You are My warclub, My weapon of war; And with you I shatter nations, and with you I destroy kingdoms.”
Isaiah 54:17No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemnThis is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the Lord.”
John 17:17Sanctify them in the truth; Thy Word is truth.”
   If one sinner can destroy so much good, then one sin, whether or not we are aware of it, can prevent your blessings from flowing.  So seek wisdom.  Study the four gospels and see how the twerp attacked Jesus throughout His ministry.  Then do what Jesus and the disciples did to resist him and he will flee.
   Since the war was here on earth, you are God’s warclub, His weapon of war.  With you He will bring down the strongholds of satan.  It just takes you on the same team, using the same play book as God.  Once you realize God will not let any weapon formed destroy you, you’ll start attacking the enemy instead of defending your rights.  So use the Word wisely and give the twerp a black eye.
   The word sanctify in the Greek means to render knowledge, to separate from things against God, and to purify.  We need to keep in mind that the world is controlled by satan and he is a liar.  So we need a base that is purified to show us the truth, and that base is His Word.  The Word should be our guide in all our growth and actions.

OUR INSTRUCTIONS FROM JESUS!
Acts 1:7-8  “He said to them, “It is not for you to know times [dates] or epochs [seasons] which the Father has fixed by His own authority; but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
   According to this scripture, every person who has the Holy Spirit has power.  And we know that every person who accepts Christ receives the Holy Spirit.  So when God tells you to do something, He’s already empowered you.  You just have to obey and “go forth,” not in fear, but in the assurance that God has called you and will direct your path.
Matthew 28:19  “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,”
I John 5:8  “For there are three that bear witness, the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.”
   The great commission that Jesus gave His disciples is still in effect for those who believe in Christ.  Today, we are to tell everyone about Jesus and what He has done for us.  Ask if they want to receive Jesus as their savior, and take them through the sinners’ prayer.  Then get them into a local church and baptized in water and fire in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Luke 10:8-9  “And whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat what is set before you; And heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come near to you.”
   When God sends you out, don’t be fussy about what is served you, but rejoice that the people you are ministering to are sharing what they have.  I know this will break your heart, but most of us will not go to Hawaii or Paris to minister the Gospel.  Maybe, you’ll go to the poor nations or the back streets.  But wherever God sends you, joyfully accept their hospitality and minister God’s love.  Love is why Jesus died for all mankind -- so all could be saved.
   When you preach and lay hands on the sick, this allows the Lord to manifest Himself to them.  God’s power is released through you and His Word.  When you have a headache, it’s not possible for you to concentrate on anything is it?  It’s the same for anyone in bondage, being controlled by something that is not their free will.  You must break the devil’s darkness first, by revealing the light, of His healing or deliverance.  Then they will be able to hear about our living God and Savior Jesus Christ.  This is how the captives are set free!
Mark 3:14-15  “And He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him, and that He might send them out to preach, And to have authority to cast out the demons.”
Hebrews 2:4  “God also bearing witness with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will.”
   Do you see the necessity to having signs and wonders follow you?  That’s right, only “those who believe” will be able to have this power in His Name.  Many accept the power in Jesus, but cannot accept that God would use them.  That’s why the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are so few.
   If you’re confident in what God has called you to do, then go into all the nations (Mark 16:15).  If you’re confident in your calling, but not in your actions, then seek His Word and the truth will set you free.  You can also find other verses about the signs and wonders in Acts 4:30, Acts 5:12, Romans 15:19, and 2 Corinthians 12:12, just to name a few. 
John 4:48  “Jesus therefore said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe.”
   In the Book of John, we’re told about an official who asked Jesus to heal his son.  Jesus knew that the hardened, corrupted, and broken people in the world would only believe in God, if His miracles were manifested.  So don’t be afraid to pray for healing of the sick or restoration of the blind.  This is how God reveals Himself to others.  Jesus would never send us out representing Him to fall on our faces.  Don’t be intimidated by what the Lord wants you to do, because you are just the branch.  He is the vine.
   He says, in Him you can, so go out and do His work and signs and wonders will follow you.  God is responsible for His Word, not you.  When you get attacked by doubt, rebuke it like Jesus did.  “Begone satan.  I’m about my Father’s work - In Jesus’ name!”

A PROMISE FROM GOD FOR THIS GENERATION!
   We have been lied to over and over again.  We’ve been told that the Old and New Testament are not for us, they are just the writings of history or fables of men.  If you’ve been plagued with doubts, I highly recommend Grant Jeffrey’s book The Signature of God.  After reading his book, I guarantee not one doubt will be able to stand in your mind.  You’ll know that the Bible is the Holy Word of God.
   I believe the lies are why many refuse to read the Bible. Yet from generation to generation this has been true…
Isaiah 59:21And as for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the Lord: “My Spirit which is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your offspring, nor from the mouth of your offspring’s offspring,” says the Lordfrom now and forever.””
   So we Christians need to WAKE UP.  We need to be STIRRED UP and ROAR LOUDLY!  We need to become modern day Ezra’s and Paul’s, setting our hearts to learn, practice, and teach what the Holy Spirit reveals to us in the Word. 
   God has already given us His Word.  Jesus has already restored us to God and given us His authority.  Both are sitting together in Heaven, waiting on the Holy Spirit to complete His teaching and guiding us to a better life in Christ.  So all, from the least to the greatest, will hear of His Name and make a decision to follow God or satan in this last harvest. 
   The old saying if you don’t use it, you loose it, holds true here.  Because those who refuse to apply the teachings of the Bible will not be able to stand in the times coming.  In the world, it will become harder.  In Christ, when we’ve done all to stand, we will stand.
   I’ll end this chapter with a question only you can answer:  What are you doing with your power from God?  If you’re not using it, take one Scripture you need.  Then do what the Bible says, always remember, with every promise, there is a condition.  So make sure you’ve met the condition first.
Mark 4:11  “...To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; but those who are outside get everything in parables,”
   The only seed that took root was the seed in good soil.  Since these bodies we live in, are made from the earth’s soil, I’d say this analogy is perfect. 
Mark 4:21 “And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a peck-measure, is it, or under a bed?  Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand?” 
   Only you and God can answer where you are.  Hiding or shinning brightly.  If you’re being blessed with His promises, then you’re under construction.  But if you spend your time reacting to situations doing everything in your own strength, then know it’s not His will for you.  He has a better way.  How will you answer?

Next Thursday, we’ll cover THE KEY TO THE FIRST DOOR OF YOUR AUTHORITY from Chapter 6.  Sorry these are so long, but I believe at the end, you’ll be empowered to [Ephesians 6:13 NASB] “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.” …STAND!

Blessings to all who read the blog and keep the Faith being AMAZED of how much more He has for you, as you seek new goals for 2018.  I promise you, there is so much more the Holy Spirit wants to reveal to you thru His Word.  I pray for ALL of you nightly.

Sandy F. – The Lord’s Servant


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