7. Strategic Breakthroughs
God gives us blueprints, so that we can effectively operate His plans. These strategies are revealed to us in the secret place. They are tools that bring His plans to fruition. They help turn dreams into realty, and make a way out of no way. It considers all of the requirements to get the job done and takes into account all of the resources available and sets us out to bring fulfillment. The anointing will maintain anything we build as long as we use God’s plans. If we use our plans, burnout and stress will soon follow. We have to learn to be patient to receive the total from God. It is dangerous to run ahead of God, inevitably we will wind up starting something over or what we said we were going to do never happens. You will notice this in pastors or leaders who change their minds a lot. I mean think about it, is it God who can’t get it right? We can sit back, pacify on some cool thoughts, and let God move us when He is ready.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
7 Areas of Breakthrough
6. Operational Dynamics
The dynamic to operate in the anointing and the gifts of God with consistent flow producing consistent results. We must forge forward with the anointing of God and continually demonstrate the power of His kingdom until we establish it on earth. We have a responsibility to operate God’s spiritual gifts with divine accuracy. This is easy to achieve, the key is to remain humble and always remember that we are nothing without Him. Pride and selfishness will cut the flow off and leave us out to dry if we ever forget our nothingness. Believe me, when God knows He has a pure heart He will protect us with reminders. I always ask Him to spank me in my prayer closet. He does not need to show the world where I have missed it. He gives us a little love tap and we are right back on track. There are many people who have been hurt by some who have walked with great anointing. This is part of the reason people don’t give the Holy Spirit free reign in their churches. Gifts with no love are very dangerous. It is the evidence of someone desiring to build their own kingdom and not God’s. These men and women are going to be falling all over the place. God is raising a people who are ready to show the truth of the Holy Spirit. Yielded vessels who have the sole desire of showing and pouring out true unconditional love. Just like our Savior did. Arise remnant of God, son’s and daughters of the kingdom.
The dynamic to operate in the anointing and the gifts of God with consistent flow producing consistent results. We must forge forward with the anointing of God and continually demonstrate the power of His kingdom until we establish it on earth. We have a responsibility to operate God’s spiritual gifts with divine accuracy. This is easy to achieve, the key is to remain humble and always remember that we are nothing without Him. Pride and selfishness will cut the flow off and leave us out to dry if we ever forget our nothingness. Believe me, when God knows He has a pure heart He will protect us with reminders. I always ask Him to spank me in my prayer closet. He does not need to show the world where I have missed it. He gives us a little love tap and we are right back on track. There are many people who have been hurt by some who have walked with great anointing. This is part of the reason people don’t give the Holy Spirit free reign in their churches. Gifts with no love are very dangerous. It is the evidence of someone desiring to build their own kingdom and not God’s. These men and women are going to be falling all over the place. God is raising a people who are ready to show the truth of the Holy Spirit. Yielded vessels who have the sole desire of showing and pouring out true unconditional love. Just like our Savior did. Arise remnant of God, son’s and daughters of the kingdom.
7 Areas of Breakthrough
5. Relational Breakthrough
Relational breakthroughs can only happen after devotional breakthrough. The relational side deals with releasing into the earth what you received from heaven. We should remember that what we get from God must always touch people. “Seek first the kingdom of God.” Always look outward before looking inward. At the same time, we do have a responsibility to build ourselves. Just being in the presence of God will build you. You won’t even be the one doing it because it is a sovereign move of God. Remember, we are blessed to be a blessing. We are not just talking about material things, we are also talking about revelation, healing, and anything else you receive from God. Do not believe teachings that say that is not a place for you. That comes from some prideful person with a spirit of stupid. Many are called, but few are chosen. Do you know the difference between those who are chosen and those who are not? Availability and a willingness to do what it takes to get into the secret place. If you are one of the few who is willing to do what it takes, get ready. I prophesy an open heaven over your life. A new portal is about to open up that will allow you to ascend and descend in and out of heaven. We are not supposed to make it hard for people to get to God. Who really wants the responsibility to have to hear God for everyone? Someone with control issues no doubt. You make it your personal responsibility to go deeper with your relationship with Jesus and I promise you, you will become the zeal of the Lord. His zeal to build His kingdom will consume you. His love will consume you. His wisdom will consume you. Watch and see what begins to happen in your life, you will begin to have answers for things that have baffled the church for years. Even those things that have baffled people who are locked in the world system. The wisdom of God in your life is going to release people from the bondages of religion, tradition, and even rat races. Do not be afraid to be who you are, God created you for greatness. No matter what anyone has told you, no matter what anyone has accused you of. They may call you rebellious, that’s their favorite term when we don’t comply with their traditions of religion, tell them YES!!! I am rebelling against you and your false religion that is based on pride and control. As you stand firm in the presence of your God, He will begin to bring like-minded people into your path. We are the remnant of God and we will build His kingdom in love and accuracy. We are receiving power from on high, not because we are going after it, but because we have found Him. We will not be found wanting, we are a people who want for nothing except to be apart of the greatest move the earth will ever see. JESUS
Relational breakthroughs can only happen after devotional breakthrough. The relational side deals with releasing into the earth what you received from heaven. We should remember that what we get from God must always touch people. “Seek first the kingdom of God.” Always look outward before looking inward. At the same time, we do have a responsibility to build ourselves. Just being in the presence of God will build you. You won’t even be the one doing it because it is a sovereign move of God. Remember, we are blessed to be a blessing. We are not just talking about material things, we are also talking about revelation, healing, and anything else you receive from God. Do not believe teachings that say that is not a place for you. That comes from some prideful person with a spirit of stupid. Many are called, but few are chosen. Do you know the difference between those who are chosen and those who are not? Availability and a willingness to do what it takes to get into the secret place. If you are one of the few who is willing to do what it takes, get ready. I prophesy an open heaven over your life. A new portal is about to open up that will allow you to ascend and descend in and out of heaven. We are not supposed to make it hard for people to get to God. Who really wants the responsibility to have to hear God for everyone? Someone with control issues no doubt. You make it your personal responsibility to go deeper with your relationship with Jesus and I promise you, you will become the zeal of the Lord. His zeal to build His kingdom will consume you. His love will consume you. His wisdom will consume you. Watch and see what begins to happen in your life, you will begin to have answers for things that have baffled the church for years. Even those things that have baffled people who are locked in the world system. The wisdom of God in your life is going to release people from the bondages of religion, tradition, and even rat races. Do not be afraid to be who you are, God created you for greatness. No matter what anyone has told you, no matter what anyone has accused you of. They may call you rebellious, that’s their favorite term when we don’t comply with their traditions of religion, tell them YES!!! I am rebelling against you and your false religion that is based on pride and control. As you stand firm in the presence of your God, He will begin to bring like-minded people into your path. We are the remnant of God and we will build His kingdom in love and accuracy. We are receiving power from on high, not because we are going after it, but because we have found Him. We will not be found wanting, we are a people who want for nothing except to be apart of the greatest move the earth will ever see. JESUS
7 Areas of Breakthrough
4. Devotional Breakthrough
Devotional breakthroughs are our breakthroughs in our relationship with God. In our devotional lives we must learn to touch the heart of God in more ways than one. We also learn to be entertained with His presence and to be satisfied with Him alone. As we grow in maturity and center our lives on God, we begin to enjoy an audience of One. We read the bible for enjoyment and not for sermons or better preaching. The more time we spend with Him like that, the easier it is to find the place in His heart that excites Him. When we can get Him excited, rather then trying to excite those around us or even ourselves, He will come unto us. God wants us to want Him for Him. Sometimes all we want is His anointing or what He has in His hand. Our Father is so full of goodness and mercy that He will give it, but we will never enter into His secret place. Never reaching the secret place means never reaching your destiny. I believe that is why ultimately He will only answer prayers from the secret place. If us not reaching our destiny means Him saying no, He will say no. This is why we need breakthroughs in our devotional lives. It saturates the presence of God around us allowing us easy access into the heart of God. This must absolutely be in the lives of intercessors. When we go to God in pure love, He will answer prayers before we can pray them. That leads to powerful intercession. Intercessors can change the mind of God. Remember when He told Moses that He was going to destroy the people? Moses’ love and intercession changed God’s mind. The way we show our love in prayer is when we go to Him for others. Living sacrifices are the most powerful beings on earth. Are you willing to be one?
Devotional breakthroughs are our breakthroughs in our relationship with God. In our devotional lives we must learn to touch the heart of God in more ways than one. We also learn to be entertained with His presence and to be satisfied with Him alone. As we grow in maturity and center our lives on God, we begin to enjoy an audience of One. We read the bible for enjoyment and not for sermons or better preaching. The more time we spend with Him like that, the easier it is to find the place in His heart that excites Him. When we can get Him excited, rather then trying to excite those around us or even ourselves, He will come unto us. God wants us to want Him for Him. Sometimes all we want is His anointing or what He has in His hand. Our Father is so full of goodness and mercy that He will give it, but we will never enter into His secret place. Never reaching the secret place means never reaching your destiny. I believe that is why ultimately He will only answer prayers from the secret place. If us not reaching our destiny means Him saying no, He will say no. This is why we need breakthroughs in our devotional lives. It saturates the presence of God around us allowing us easy access into the heart of God. This must absolutely be in the lives of intercessors. When we go to God in pure love, He will answer prayers before we can pray them. That leads to powerful intercession. Intercessors can change the mind of God. Remember when He told Moses that He was going to destroy the people? Moses’ love and intercession changed God’s mind. The way we show our love in prayer is when we go to Him for others. Living sacrifices are the most powerful beings on earth. Are you willing to be one?
7 Areas of Breakthrough
3. Spiritual Breakthrough
Spiritual breakthrough is breaking into higher levels of the spirit realm that will bring a greater flow of revelation. You will have clarity of vision and your spirit will become highly energized and activated to know the things that are going on around you. You are sharp and able to receive greater insight and perception, discerning and identifying other spirits. You will get to the place where you will have great buoyancy and arise over every circumstance.
We have to realize where we are located in the spirit. Our true place is in Christ Jesus, seated in Heavenly places. When we realize that, we will understand that our prayers can literally change what is taking place in the spirit realm above us. God put us hear to reign and rule with Him. That is not just for the sweet by and by, it is right now. Kingdom power now! We must take our place and not allow the enemy to manipulate us out of it. Even as you read this you hear things like, that is not for us to decide or only Christ can do that. We are going to annihilate these false thought patterns in the chapter Jesus vs. Christianity. It is important for us to understand where we are spiritually because it is a big part of spiritual breakthrough. In my opinion, I believe it is the foundation of breakthrough. You can fast and pray until the cows come home, but if you do not know who you are and where you are you will never pray from the will of God. The will of God is the key to praying in power. If you are deceived about your power in Him, how can you pray accurately? We must have faith, not just faith, but most holy faith. Jude 20 tells us that in order to do that we must build ourselves by praying in the Holy Spirit. That means, you guessed it, praying in tongues. This is a vital part of spiritual breakthrough. Why do you think the devil has manipulated so many in the church away from tongues? Even some pastors and theologians have allowed themselves to be removed from their place with Him. So how can we call these people leaders of the body of Christ? If you do not know the Spirit you cannot know the things of God because they are spiritually discerned. (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
Some will say that 1 Corinthians does not apply to us today. That my friend, is a lie from the pit of Hell to keep you in a lower place of authority. If it were not for today, it would not be in the bible. God is the same yesterday today and forever. There are traditions in the bible that we no longer hold on to, but tradition is not God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. If we are the temples of the Holy Spirit, (1 Corinthians 6:19) that means that we are one with Them. The key to your spiritual breakthrough is a change in your mindset. Go back to mentality breakthrough and read it with the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16)
Spiritual breakthrough is breaking into higher levels of the spirit realm that will bring a greater flow of revelation. You will have clarity of vision and your spirit will become highly energized and activated to know the things that are going on around you. You are sharp and able to receive greater insight and perception, discerning and identifying other spirits. You will get to the place where you will have great buoyancy and arise over every circumstance.
We have to realize where we are located in the spirit. Our true place is in Christ Jesus, seated in Heavenly places. When we realize that, we will understand that our prayers can literally change what is taking place in the spirit realm above us. God put us hear to reign and rule with Him. That is not just for the sweet by and by, it is right now. Kingdom power now! We must take our place and not allow the enemy to manipulate us out of it. Even as you read this you hear things like, that is not for us to decide or only Christ can do that. We are going to annihilate these false thought patterns in the chapter Jesus vs. Christianity. It is important for us to understand where we are spiritually because it is a big part of spiritual breakthrough. In my opinion, I believe it is the foundation of breakthrough. You can fast and pray until the cows come home, but if you do not know who you are and where you are you will never pray from the will of God. The will of God is the key to praying in power. If you are deceived about your power in Him, how can you pray accurately? We must have faith, not just faith, but most holy faith. Jude 20 tells us that in order to do that we must build ourselves by praying in the Holy Spirit. That means, you guessed it, praying in tongues. This is a vital part of spiritual breakthrough. Why do you think the devil has manipulated so many in the church away from tongues? Even some pastors and theologians have allowed themselves to be removed from their place with Him. So how can we call these people leaders of the body of Christ? If you do not know the Spirit you cannot know the things of God because they are spiritually discerned. (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
Some will say that 1 Corinthians does not apply to us today. That my friend, is a lie from the pit of Hell to keep you in a lower place of authority. If it were not for today, it would not be in the bible. God is the same yesterday today and forever. There are traditions in the bible that we no longer hold on to, but tradition is not God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. If we are the temples of the Holy Spirit, (1 Corinthians 6:19) that means that we are one with Them. The key to your spiritual breakthrough is a change in your mindset. Go back to mentality breakthrough and read it with the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16)
7 Areas of Breakthrough
2. Mentality Breakthrough
Mentality Breakthroughs – One who has the ability to live outside of his or her belief system or traditions.
Ephesians 3:20
20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above ass that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
I Corinthians 2:9-16
9 “But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man. The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of this world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.
13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.
16 For “ who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
Ephesians 4:17-24
17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,
18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart;
19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness to work all uncleanness with greediness.
20 But you have not so learned Christ,
21 If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:
22 That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
23 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.
Mentality breakthrough is the ability to think beyond ones own giftings and learned skills. One who is able to think and live outside of the box. Our thought patterns are the software that goes into our souls and minds, which will literally create or re-create our lives (Romans 12:2).
An average mentality will take you only as far as your thought life will let it. This mentality sets the boundary for all of your actions and reactions. It is not adventurous and does not allow you to live outside of it’s jurisdiction. When you try to live by faith you feel uncomfortable and you have a fear that you are doing something wrong because you have never done this before. Remember, the just shall live by faith. That means that those who are justified by Christ, walk by faith and not by sight. If you walk by sight, your mind must be able to comprehend everything on the path and that will determine the level that you can go. Remember, as a man thinks so is he. As God touches your mind, it will begin to aid you in what He reveals to you rather than hinder you.
For example, I have a friend who owns a music store. He also does sound for concerts as well as renting out music instruments and equipment. When I first met him, he was all about business business busy-ness! He loved the Lord, but he was going to do what he had to do. He would get so frustrated and angry if he didn’t get business that he knew he was the best man for. He would see money going out of the window. “Why didn’t they call me?” We be like “dude chill.” He say “man I’m Italian and you don’t do that, especially when you have a working relationship.” In the natural, I have to agree 100%. However, sometimes God wants to do something different.
Around this same time, God had called a group of us to come together to pray at least 3 to 4 times a week. We would eat dinner together and then go to work. As we did this, all of us began to really change in certain areas of our lives. God was working the process of making us into His image. One of the words God said to my friend was that he was going to teach him to be led by the spirit. Not just in ministry, but in business as well. God began to call him to do things outside of his business that would, almost every time, conflict with his schedule. At first he would say that he couldn’t do it. All of us knew God was messing with him. One of these times he finally said, I’m going to walk by faith and do what God is telling me too. Not that he was a disobedient child; he was living within his belief system. He would rearrange his schedule or find one of his employees to cover him. It was tough for him at first, but I give him all the credit in the world, he made up his mind to change and even through the pain of it, he did. This is the process God used to help him change his mindset; now this son of God doesn’t even get bothered when he doesn’t get the business he should have. He says God has something else for me to do. I tell you, we are so proud of him, God allowed us to see him change right before our eyes. God is teaching him how to even be anointed in business. We cannot wait to see the results of his new walk of faith. Nor can we wait to see yours.
Mentality Breakthroughs – One who has the ability to live outside of his or her belief system or traditions.
Ephesians 3:20
20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above ass that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.
I Corinthians 2:9-16
9 “But as it is written: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man. The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of this world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.
13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.
16 For “ who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
Ephesians 4:17-24
17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,
18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart;
19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness to work all uncleanness with greediness.
20 But you have not so learned Christ,
21 If indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:
22 That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
23 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.
Mentality breakthrough is the ability to think beyond ones own giftings and learned skills. One who is able to think and live outside of the box. Our thought patterns are the software that goes into our souls and minds, which will literally create or re-create our lives (Romans 12:2).
An average mentality will take you only as far as your thought life will let it. This mentality sets the boundary for all of your actions and reactions. It is not adventurous and does not allow you to live outside of it’s jurisdiction. When you try to live by faith you feel uncomfortable and you have a fear that you are doing something wrong because you have never done this before. Remember, the just shall live by faith. That means that those who are justified by Christ, walk by faith and not by sight. If you walk by sight, your mind must be able to comprehend everything on the path and that will determine the level that you can go. Remember, as a man thinks so is he. As God touches your mind, it will begin to aid you in what He reveals to you rather than hinder you.
For example, I have a friend who owns a music store. He also does sound for concerts as well as renting out music instruments and equipment. When I first met him, he was all about business business busy-ness! He loved the Lord, but he was going to do what he had to do. He would get so frustrated and angry if he didn’t get business that he knew he was the best man for. He would see money going out of the window. “Why didn’t they call me?” We be like “dude chill.” He say “man I’m Italian and you don’t do that, especially when you have a working relationship.” In the natural, I have to agree 100%. However, sometimes God wants to do something different.
Around this same time, God had called a group of us to come together to pray at least 3 to 4 times a week. We would eat dinner together and then go to work. As we did this, all of us began to really change in certain areas of our lives. God was working the process of making us into His image. One of the words God said to my friend was that he was going to teach him to be led by the spirit. Not just in ministry, but in business as well. God began to call him to do things outside of his business that would, almost every time, conflict with his schedule. At first he would say that he couldn’t do it. All of us knew God was messing with him. One of these times he finally said, I’m going to walk by faith and do what God is telling me too. Not that he was a disobedient child; he was living within his belief system. He would rearrange his schedule or find one of his employees to cover him. It was tough for him at first, but I give him all the credit in the world, he made up his mind to change and even through the pain of it, he did. This is the process God used to help him change his mindset; now this son of God doesn’t even get bothered when he doesn’t get the business he should have. He says God has something else for me to do. I tell you, we are so proud of him, God allowed us to see him change right before our eyes. God is teaching him how to even be anointed in business. We cannot wait to see the results of his new walk of faith. Nor can we wait to see yours.
Friday, October 26, 2007
7 Areas of Breakthrough
SEVEN AREAS OF BREAKTHROUGH
This teaching is possibly my personal favorite. I think this is a very practical teaching that could possibly change your ministry and your life. Of course, you must apply what is being taught in order for it to mean anything in your life. I will be writing about how to apply everything in this book, but again, the vision has to be caught not taught. By this point, you should have a new vision of what is real for your life. Now we can move onto some foundational teachings. The foundation of this teaching was taught to me at Jonathan David’s Permanent School of the Prophets in Muar, Malaysia. I have taken my life experiences and built on top of what has been entrusted to me. I pray this blesses you as well as guides you into another level of His glory, just as it did for me
This teaching is possibly my personal favorite. I think this is a very practical teaching that could possibly change your ministry and your life. Of course, you must apply what is being taught in order for it to mean anything in your life. I will be writing about how to apply everything in this book, but again, the vision has to be caught not taught. By this point, you should have a new vision of what is real for your life. Now we can move onto some foundational teachings. The foundation of this teaching was taught to me at Jonathan David’s Permanent School of the Prophets in Muar, Malaysia. I have taken my life experiences and built on top of what has been entrusted to me. I pray this blesses you as well as guides you into another level of His glory, just as it did for me
1. Character Breakthrough
Our character is formed through the principal of affliction. Personality is a reality of the person within your spirit. Some of these characteristics are revealed through our encounters with man and the environment around us. What dictates how we feel from day to day, people and the things around us, or the word of God over our lives? How much of a bondservant are we really? We start out with yes Lord I will do anything for you. Then life happens and it becomes, yes Lord I will do this if you do this. The closer we get to God, the more that thought pattern will change. Eventually we will live a life that always says yes to God, even if He never moves in our lives again. The question is, how much do we really love Him? Can you connect with what I’m saying? If you can I know that you are on this pathway. If you’re sitting there pulling out scripture to prove that He will never leave us or forsake us, maybe you need to check your love walk. We are talking about motives. What is your motivation? Only you can answer that.
How do we respond when times are bad, and how do we respond when times are good? Immaturity is the inability of an individual to maintain an even keel in the midst of highs and lows. Mature people are able to stay the same and remain focused on God. Even in times of weakness, which we all go through, the mature individual is able to bring his attitude back to God very quickly. What comes out of the internal is the root and truth of the tree. (John 15:1-8 and 3 John 2)
Our character is formed through the principal of affliction. Personality is a reality of the person within your spirit. Some of these characteristics are revealed through our encounters with man and the environment around us. What dictates how we feel from day to day, people and the things around us, or the word of God over our lives? How much of a bondservant are we really? We start out with yes Lord I will do anything for you. Then life happens and it becomes, yes Lord I will do this if you do this. The closer we get to God, the more that thought pattern will change. Eventually we will live a life that always says yes to God, even if He never moves in our lives again. The question is, how much do we really love Him? Can you connect with what I’m saying? If you can I know that you are on this pathway. If you’re sitting there pulling out scripture to prove that He will never leave us or forsake us, maybe you need to check your love walk. We are talking about motives. What is your motivation? Only you can answer that.
How do we respond when times are bad, and how do we respond when times are good? Immaturity is the inability of an individual to maintain an even keel in the midst of highs and lows. Mature people are able to stay the same and remain focused on God. Even in times of weakness, which we all go through, the mature individual is able to bring his attitude back to God very quickly. What comes out of the internal is the root and truth of the tree. (John 15:1-8 and 3 John 2)
When we walk in communion with the Holy Spirit He will effect our inner man and cause His nature to become formed and developed on the inside of our spirits. When this takes place, it will positively affect our behavior patterns and dealings with people and situations. We must have the ability to handle pressure and the changes that come with them, without becoming bitter. When we go through problems and situations, especially with people, we must come out on the other side better, not bitter. We gain the ability to handle offenses and become very forgiving. Our motives and attitudes are pure and wholesome. We develop the love and trust to co-labor with many different types of people. We must become champions of the corporate body of Christ. God is raising leaders not followers, however not everyone is willing to do what it takes to become a leader. Some are not even willing to be leaders in their own homes. The foundation of our ability to lead can be found in the depth of our relationship with God. Leading by love and example are the signs of one who is whole and ready to lead the weak in spirit, the young in Christ if you will. When strong people cannot work with weaker people, their strength is a disadvantage and a sign of their own insecurity and weakness. We must first work on our character before we try to help others with theirs.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Emancipation Introduction
Have you been crucified with Christ? Romans 6:5-7 (New American Standard Bible)
5For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection,
6knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin;
7for he who has died is freed from sin.
This is one of the most important keys to freedom. Ironically, many people will try to keep you from carrying your cross. (Matthew 10:34-39) Some people, because they care about you, some because they fear your freedom. Free people cannot be controlled or manipulated. Not by people, situations or circumstances. Free people walk with zero fear. They know that God is in control and they stay connected with Him. It is time for God’s people to walk in resurrection power. Have you been crucified with Christ?
Resurrection power is on the other side of the cross. It comes only after we have died to ourselves. When we let go of any plans to do things ourselves and give Him the reins of our life. What He may do next may look completely terrifying. You may have never imagined your life to be so chaotic or poor. However, if you want to be where Jesus is, you must walk where He walked and hang where He hung. Religion tells us that we don’t have to suffer because He did it for us. That is true, we don’t, but how far do we want to go with Him? Do we
want only to get to heaven or are do we desire for the kingdom of God to come alive through us? I am not going to write to you like you are an A-typical church going Christian. I am writing to you like the powerful man or woman of God you are. You are the one who is going to do “greater works than this” as Jesus said in John 14:12. We will be talking about so many things in this book. One of those things covered will be how religion is designed to keep you in bondage. It always talks down to you as if you are just a parishioner and not a mighty force for God. Church leaders fear that if you walk in the purposes of God, you will not need them anymore. This is only partially true. We are the body of Christ, and that means that we do need each other. Like our physical body, we need each other to sustain life and to function. However, many pastors are not thinking of this fact when they reach out to clutch you back in to their fold. They may be thinking of your tithes and offerings leaving, and not you. They may be thinking of your relied upon services for the church, such as teaching a class or making repairs on the building. Next, we will be attacking the manipulation of those who play on your emotions. Those leaders who would dare to hype you up so that you give your last dollar. We will be putting tithes and offerings into their proper perspective.
We are going way past man’s ideals (religion) and moving into the truth of God. This truth makes you free! For centuries, the so-called church and world systems have tried to keep this from us. Well we can praise the Lord because their day is over! There are self-proclaimed leaders who feel it is their job to be stewards of God’s mysteries. Twisting scripture so it sounds how they want it to, keeping you in line. It is time for us to escape from our captors. The Bible says in 2 Kings 19:31 that a remnant will escape from Mount Zion. This world is finally about to see the difference between God’s people and the modern day Pharisees who are everywhere. The real battle is not God’s people vs. the lost. It is God’s people vs. the counterfeit. God’s truth is manifesting all over the world. Religious leaders cannot explain it away. The church system and the world are scrambling to regain control of what they never had control of to begin with. God has always been in control. He’s patient in waiting for and desiring our repentance. The glory of God is filling the earth. That is the shaking that we see taking place. God is bringing exposure, not to embarrass, but to give us the opportunity to repent. I recommend that we do it before it’s declared from the housetops (Luke 12:1-3). He is the one who makes the crocked paths straight. He takes the pain and makes it a badge of honor. He is the only one who can do that. He takes our pains and hurts and turns them into seeds. Those seeds are literally the harvest of the ministry He calls us into. What the enemy meant for evil, God has turned into goodness in our lives. This process is known as maturing. We must move from the simplicity of being children of God. We allow ourselves to be molded and shaped into the more mature sons and daughters of God. Daily we are manifesting the Kingdom of God.
Maturing into sons and daughters of God certainly sounds good. It is what most Christians desire, however the pain of this process can be paralyzing. The sad truth is that most people will not go after their God given gift of freedom. The pain of change can be greater than the pain of not changing. Unfortunately, only a small few, a remnant if you will, are willing to go through the process to see this change to the end. This is why “freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitude.” Instead, let us embrace this beautiful struggle also known as “the cross”. As we grow and move forward in this journey, the Lord will anoint us to count it all joy. Many Christians do not know of this beautiful grace. They have not stayed on this path long enough to find it. This grace allows our faith to grow and our patience to become perfected. God’s truth is transforming us into living resurrected beings. This is the image of God, which we were made to reflect on the earth. Let us journey to renew our minds in the truth, that we will be transformed into the perfect love beings we were fashioned to be (Matthew 5:48).
Have you been crucified with Christ? Romans 6:5-7 (New American Standard Bible)
5For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection,
6knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin;
7for he who has died is freed from sin.
This is one of the most important keys to freedom. Ironically, many people will try to keep you from carrying your cross. (Matthew 10:34-39) Some people, because they care about you, some because they fear your freedom. Free people cannot be controlled or manipulated. Not by people, situations or circumstances. Free people walk with zero fear. They know that God is in control and they stay connected with Him. It is time for God’s people to walk in resurrection power. Have you been crucified with Christ?
Resurrection power is on the other side of the cross. It comes only after we have died to ourselves. When we let go of any plans to do things ourselves and give Him the reins of our life. What He may do next may look completely terrifying. You may have never imagined your life to be so chaotic or poor. However, if you want to be where Jesus is, you must walk where He walked and hang where He hung. Religion tells us that we don’t have to suffer because He did it for us. That is true, we don’t, but how far do we want to go with Him? Do we
want only to get to heaven or are do we desire for the kingdom of God to come alive through us? I am not going to write to you like you are an A-typical church going Christian. I am writing to you like the powerful man or woman of God you are. You are the one who is going to do “greater works than this” as Jesus said in John 14:12. We will be talking about so many things in this book. One of those things covered will be how religion is designed to keep you in bondage. It always talks down to you as if you are just a parishioner and not a mighty force for God. Church leaders fear that if you walk in the purposes of God, you will not need them anymore. This is only partially true. We are the body of Christ, and that means that we do need each other. Like our physical body, we need each other to sustain life and to function. However, many pastors are not thinking of this fact when they reach out to clutch you back in to their fold. They may be thinking of your tithes and offerings leaving, and not you. They may be thinking of your relied upon services for the church, such as teaching a class or making repairs on the building. Next, we will be attacking the manipulation of those who play on your emotions. Those leaders who would dare to hype you up so that you give your last dollar. We will be putting tithes and offerings into their proper perspective.
We are going way past man’s ideals (religion) and moving into the truth of God. This truth makes you free! For centuries, the so-called church and world systems have tried to keep this from us. Well we can praise the Lord because their day is over! There are self-proclaimed leaders who feel it is their job to be stewards of God’s mysteries. Twisting scripture so it sounds how they want it to, keeping you in line. It is time for us to escape from our captors. The Bible says in 2 Kings 19:31 that a remnant will escape from Mount Zion. This world is finally about to see the difference between God’s people and the modern day Pharisees who are everywhere. The real battle is not God’s people vs. the lost. It is God’s people vs. the counterfeit. God’s truth is manifesting all over the world. Religious leaders cannot explain it away. The church system and the world are scrambling to regain control of what they never had control of to begin with. God has always been in control. He’s patient in waiting for and desiring our repentance. The glory of God is filling the earth. That is the shaking that we see taking place. God is bringing exposure, not to embarrass, but to give us the opportunity to repent. I recommend that we do it before it’s declared from the housetops (Luke 12:1-3). He is the one who makes the crocked paths straight. He takes the pain and makes it a badge of honor. He is the only one who can do that. He takes our pains and hurts and turns them into seeds. Those seeds are literally the harvest of the ministry He calls us into. What the enemy meant for evil, God has turned into goodness in our lives. This process is known as maturing. We must move from the simplicity of being children of God. We allow ourselves to be molded and shaped into the more mature sons and daughters of God. Daily we are manifesting the Kingdom of God.
Maturing into sons and daughters of God certainly sounds good. It is what most Christians desire, however the pain of this process can be paralyzing. The sad truth is that most people will not go after their God given gift of freedom. The pain of change can be greater than the pain of not changing. Unfortunately, only a small few, a remnant if you will, are willing to go through the process to see this change to the end. This is why “freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitude.” Instead, let us embrace this beautiful struggle also known as “the cross”. As we grow and move forward in this journey, the Lord will anoint us to count it all joy. Many Christians do not know of this beautiful grace. They have not stayed on this path long enough to find it. This grace allows our faith to grow and our patience to become perfected. God’s truth is transforming us into living resurrected beings. This is the image of God, which we were made to reflect on the earth. Let us journey to renew our minds in the truth, that we will be transformed into the perfect love beings we were fashioned to be (Matthew 5:48).
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
10 Dimensions part 1
10 Dimensions of the call
We are called to be like Him Genesis 1:26-28
1. He created us for His pleasure in His own image and likeness. The reason that God made us like Him is so that we could commune and relate with Him. His is the perfect example of a healthy Father and son/daughter relationship. We have to realize that God desires to be our friend. He did not create us so that He could have someone to rule over; He created us so that He could have someone to love. We are the apples of His eye.
2. God blessed us and made us recipients of all His blessings. He designed us to live in His blessings. God created us to attract His blessings and His favor. The more we live for the purpose of His Kingdom the more He reveals His truth in us. The truth of a life that is destined for greatness is what He desires us to carry out. I’m talking about you! You are the object of His blessings and magnets of joy that is only in Him. You are His beloved son/daughter in whom He is well pleased. He does not base this on what you have or have not done; it is because He loves you with an “everlasting love!” Lord Jesus, help us to receive it.
3. God will speak to YOU directly! Not just in dreams or visions but face to face. Dreams and visions are awesome, but we can be awake to enjoy the presence of God. Jesus is our daily bread and we NEED to hear His voice everyday! In the times we live in today, we must live accurate lives according to the will of God. He created you and I and everything around us; doesn’t it make sense that we should take the time to allow Him to teach us to master this thing called life?
We are called to be like Him Genesis 1:26-28
1. He created us for His pleasure in His own image and likeness. The reason that God made us like Him is so that we could commune and relate with Him. His is the perfect example of a healthy Father and son/daughter relationship. We have to realize that God desires to be our friend. He did not create us so that He could have someone to rule over; He created us so that He could have someone to love. We are the apples of His eye.
2. God blessed us and made us recipients of all His blessings. He designed us to live in His blessings. God created us to attract His blessings and His favor. The more we live for the purpose of His Kingdom the more He reveals His truth in us. The truth of a life that is destined for greatness is what He desires us to carry out. I’m talking about you! You are the object of His blessings and magnets of joy that is only in Him. You are His beloved son/daughter in whom He is well pleased. He does not base this on what you have or have not done; it is because He loves you with an “everlasting love!” Lord Jesus, help us to receive it.
3. God will speak to YOU directly! Not just in dreams or visions but face to face. Dreams and visions are awesome, but we can be awake to enjoy the presence of God. Jesus is our daily bread and we NEED to hear His voice everyday! In the times we live in today, we must live accurate lives according to the will of God. He created you and I and everything around us; doesn’t it make sense that we should take the time to allow Him to teach us to master this thing called life?
Friendship
"I don't call you servants, I call you friends." This statement from Jesus is so simple, yet so complex. It can mean different things to different people. One thing that sticks out to me is the fact that we shouldn't consider someone a friend for what they do for us or what they can give us. Too many times, even if subconsciously we ask the question, "what do I have to gain from a friendship with this person?" The question I'm going to ask myself is "What do people have to gain from a friendship with me?"
It's such a challenge to love outward rather than inward. It takes time and effort. We can be so quick to cut the weak link loose, but the example Jesus gave us is to hold tighter. How many times have we cut people off because they didn't do what we expected of them.(Sometimes we do the same thing with God.) Or maybe they're in a situation that we don't feel like dealing with. Couldn't we at least take a couple of moments to pray. Then again our prayers might be biased and prayed according to our opinions. God sees us and respects us as individuals, maybe we should try to do the same.
I don't write these things in judgement of you, but rather in judgement of myself. I don't want to be anyone's fair-weather friend. I desire to give unconditional love that doesn't come with judgement, guilt, or expectation but comes with understanding and encouragement. I love ministering, preaching and prophesying over people and the nations, it's what I'm called to do. However at the end of the day my prayer is that you are able to call me "A true friend" God bless you all,
I love you.
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