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Scripture Of The Day - Sainthood
Colossians 1:26,27 - "the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. To them, God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Pride is the deification of self. To say "Oh, I'm no saint." is acceptable to human pride, but it is unconscious blasphemy against God. It literally means that you defy God to make you a saint. "I am much too weak and hopeless."
Humility before men may be unconscious blasphemy before God. Why are you not a saint? It is either that you do not want to be a saint, or that you do not believe God can make you one.
The disciple of Christ is one who has crucified self-interest and pride and self-sufficiency.
Colossians 1:26,27 - "the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints. To them, God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory."
Pride is the deification of self. To say "Oh, I'm no saint." is acceptable to human pride, but it is unconscious blasphemy against God. It literally means that you defy God to make you a saint. "I am much too weak and hopeless."
Humility before men may be unconscious blasphemy before God. Why are you not a saint? It is either that you do not want to be a saint, or that you do not believe God can make you one.
The disciple of Christ is one who has crucified self-interest and pride and self-sufficiency.
Scripture Of The Day - Moving To The Next Level
Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Those Believers who are pursuing their calling in Christ have to be risk-takers -- getting into deep water is scary because there's a possibility that you could drown. Getting into the water is scary because it's cold. But getting in is the only way you will learn to swim. You can't learn hanging on the edge.
Getting to the next level of God's purpose for your life works the same way; you will have to step out of what feels secure. Our destiny is waiting on the other side. We can't let fear keep us from moving forward doing what we have been created to do.
Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Those Believers who are pursuing their calling in Christ have to be risk-takers -- getting into deep water is scary because there's a possibility that you could drown. Getting into the water is scary because it's cold. But getting in is the only way you will learn to swim. You can't learn hanging on the edge.
Getting to the next level of God's purpose for your life works the same way; you will have to step out of what feels secure. Our destiny is waiting on the other side. We can't let fear keep us from moving forward doing what we have been created to do.
Scripture Of The Day - Our Need For A Mediator
Romans 8:33 - "Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies."
The book of Job tells us that Satan came to God's throne and complained about Job. (Job 1:6-12) God's throne is the most holy place. So why did God allow Satan to come before Him in the most holy place? Because of Adam's sin, He had the right to take Adam's place and come before God.
So, what happened to Job cannot happen to us. Job longed for a mediator, but he had none. (Job 9:33). Today we have Jesus as our Mediator, mediating the New Covenant between God and man. However, since the devil cannot come before God any more, he comes to you on earth and accuses you in your conscience.
Satan cannot come before God to accuse you because it is God who justifies you through the terms of the New Covenant. Jesus' holy blood has given you perfect standing in the presence of God!
Romans 8:33 - "Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies."
The book of Job tells us that Satan came to God's throne and complained about Job. (Job 1:6-12) God's throne is the most holy place. So why did God allow Satan to come before Him in the most holy place? Because of Adam's sin, He had the right to take Adam's place and come before God.
So, what happened to Job cannot happen to us. Job longed for a mediator, but he had none. (Job 9:33). Today we have Jesus as our Mediator, mediating the New Covenant between God and man. However, since the devil cannot come before God any more, he comes to you on earth and accuses you in your conscience.
Satan cannot come before God to accuse you because it is God who justifies you through the terms of the New Covenant. Jesus' holy blood has given you perfect standing in the presence of God!
Scripture Of The Day - Believe Before Seeing
Romans 10:17 - "Faith cometh by hearing and hearing, by the word of God."
Jesus said, "Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed" (John 20:29). Blessed means "empowered." so, according to Jesus, you'll have more power if you'll believe before seeing a physical manifestation.
For you to believe something you don't see with your physical eyes, you have to turn inward. You have to activate your spirit being. When you do that the part of you that is like God rises up and gets stronger. Keep standing on the Word, first and foremost.
The everyday kind of faith you use for living -- doesn't come from moving in the gifts of the Spirit. It doesn't come from seeing Jesus or having special visitations and experiences with God. It comes by hearing and hearing and hearing the Word of God.
Romans 10:17 - "Faith cometh by hearing and hearing, by the word of God."
Jesus said, "Blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed" (John 20:29). Blessed means "empowered." so, according to Jesus, you'll have more power if you'll believe before seeing a physical manifestation.
For you to believe something you don't see with your physical eyes, you have to turn inward. You have to activate your spirit being. When you do that the part of you that is like God rises up and gets stronger. Keep standing on the Word, first and foremost.
The everyday kind of faith you use for living -- doesn't come from moving in the gifts of the Spirit. It doesn't come from seeing Jesus or having special visitations and experiences with God. It comes by hearing and hearing and hearing the Word of God.
Scripture Of The Day - A Testimony Of Jesus
Revelation 19:10 - "The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
A testimony prophesies what is possible again. It declares another miracle is now available.
It illustrates to all who will listen, the nature of God and His covenant with mankind.
All He looks for is someone who will add his or her faith to the testimony given.
Because He is no respecter of persons He will do for you what He did for another. Because He is the same today as yesterday, He is willing to do again what He did long ago.
Revelation 19:10 - "The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
A testimony prophesies what is possible again. It declares another miracle is now available.
It illustrates to all who will listen, the nature of God and His covenant with mankind.
All He looks for is someone who will add his or her faith to the testimony given.
Because He is no respecter of persons He will do for you what He did for another. Because He is the same today as yesterday, He is willing to do again what He did long ago.
Scripture Of The Day - Oneness With Christ
Luke 14:26 - "If any man come to me and hate not...he cannot be My disciple."
There is a difference between devotion to a Person and devotion to principles or to a cause. Our Lord never proclaimed a cause; He proclaimed personal devotion to Himself.
Men pour themselves into creeds, and God has to blast them out of their prejudices before they can become devoted to Jesus Christ. To be a disciple is to be a devoted love-slave of the Lord Jesus. Many who call themselves Christian are not devoted to Jesus Christ.
No man on earth has this passionate love to the Lord Jesus unless the Holy Spirit has imparted it to him. We may admire Him, we may respect Him and reverence Him, but we cannot love Him. The only Lover of the Lord Jesus is the Holy Spirit, and He shed abroad the very love of God in our hearts.
Luke 14:26 - "If any man come to me and hate not...he cannot be My disciple."
There is a difference between devotion to a Person and devotion to principles or to a cause. Our Lord never proclaimed a cause; He proclaimed personal devotion to Himself.
Men pour themselves into creeds, and God has to blast them out of their prejudices before they can become devoted to Jesus Christ. To be a disciple is to be a devoted love-slave of the Lord Jesus. Many who call themselves Christian are not devoted to Jesus Christ.
No man on earth has this passionate love to the Lord Jesus unless the Holy Spirit has imparted it to him. We may admire Him, we may respect Him and reverence Him, but we cannot love Him. The only Lover of the Lord Jesus is the Holy Spirit, and He shed abroad the very love of God in our hearts.
Scripture Of The Day - Go Forth With All Our Strength
Psalm 34:17 - "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles."
Start saying this over and over each day, "The Lord is at work in my situation. He's bringing me into the place I ought to be. He's delivering me now."
This is not the time to sit on the sidelines and just try to get comfortable. It's time to seek His face for His perfect will and then carry it out with all our might. It's time to plow our time and energy, our all in all, into advancing His Kingdom through His purpose for our life.
Let's go forth with all our strength and with all of the force of faith within us with the message of God's faith and love in Jesus. Together, we can do all things through Christ (the Anointed One and His anointing) which strengthens us.
Psalm 34:17 - "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles."
Start saying this over and over each day, "The Lord is at work in my situation. He's bringing me into the place I ought to be. He's delivering me now."
This is not the time to sit on the sidelines and just try to get comfortable. It's time to seek His face for His perfect will and then carry it out with all our might. It's time to plow our time and energy, our all in all, into advancing His Kingdom through His purpose for our life.
Let's go forth with all our strength and with all of the force of faith within us with the message of God's faith and love in Jesus. Together, we can do all things through Christ (the Anointed One and His anointing) which strengthens us.
Scripture Of The Day - Apprehending Who We Are In Christ
Ephesians 4:6 - "One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
It does not matter what the enemy brings to you, or tries to bring; the God of power, majesty, and glory can bring you to a place of dethroning everything else! Do you dare to believe it?
We have to apprehend who we are in Christ; we have to understand our right standing with God based on the New Covenant; that we are brought to the place where He is with us in all power, dethroning the power of the Enemy.
The devil is against the living Christ and wants to destroy Him; if you are filled with the living Christ, the Devil is eager to get you out of the way in order to destroy Christ's power.
Pray this to the Lord: "Now, Lord, look after this property of yours." Then the devil cannot get near you. When does He get near? When you dethrone Christ, ignoring His rightful position over you, in you, and through you.
Ephesians 4:6 - "One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
It does not matter what the enemy brings to you, or tries to bring; the God of power, majesty, and glory can bring you to a place of dethroning everything else! Do you dare to believe it?
We have to apprehend who we are in Christ; we have to understand our right standing with God based on the New Covenant; that we are brought to the place where He is with us in all power, dethroning the power of the Enemy.
The devil is against the living Christ and wants to destroy Him; if you are filled with the living Christ, the Devil is eager to get you out of the way in order to destroy Christ's power.
Pray this to the Lord: "Now, Lord, look after this property of yours." Then the devil cannot get near you. When does He get near? When you dethrone Christ, ignoring His rightful position over you, in you, and through you.
Scripture Of The Day - Your Calling In Christ
Matthew 24:45 - "Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household?"
Who is faithful? The one who spends his time doing what God has called him to do. Or as Jesus put it, the one who takes up his cross and follows Him. The one who denies his fleshly desires and spends his life on the things God desires him to do.
God may be calling you to pray for the sick or to disciple a new Christian. But you're busy, so you glide on with good intentions and tell God you'll do it later. Well later is NOW. Decide today that you are going to be the faithful and wise servant. Serve His interests instead of your own.
Do you want Him to show Himself strong for you? Then take up Jesus' thoughts today. Discover and take up His purpose for your life. Now is the time to be faithful!
Matthew 24:45 - "Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household?"
Who is faithful? The one who spends his time doing what God has called him to do. Or as Jesus put it, the one who takes up his cross and follows Him. The one who denies his fleshly desires and spends his life on the things God desires him to do.
God may be calling you to pray for the sick or to disciple a new Christian. But you're busy, so you glide on with good intentions and tell God you'll do it later. Well later is NOW. Decide today that you are going to be the faithful and wise servant. Serve His interests instead of your own.
Do you want Him to show Himself strong for you? Then take up Jesus' thoughts today. Discover and take up His purpose for your life. Now is the time to be faithful!
Scripture Of The Day - Coming Into Agreement With God's Word
2 Peter 1:3,4 - "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and VERY GREAT PROMISES, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature..."
If you are facing a faith challenge, the very first thing you should do is go to the Word and find the promise of God that covers your situation. 2 Peter 1:3,4 is our assurance that there is such a promise for everything.
Once you have found the promise, and have settled it in your heart, focus your attention on it by affirming it out loud, meditating on it, and visualizing it coming to pass.
Since we have come into agreement with God's Word through faith and what we speak, Jesus is our Apostle and High Priest; He stands with us on the promises of His Word and desires for us to step fully into them.
2 Peter 1:3,4 - "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and VERY GREAT PROMISES, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature..."
If you are facing a faith challenge, the very first thing you should do is go to the Word and find the promise of God that covers your situation. 2 Peter 1:3,4 is our assurance that there is such a promise for everything.
Once you have found the promise, and have settled it in your heart, focus your attention on it by affirming it out loud, meditating on it, and visualizing it coming to pass.
Since we have come into agreement with God's Word through faith and what we speak, Jesus is our Apostle and High Priest; He stands with us on the promises of His Word and desires for us to step fully into them.
Scripture Of The Day - Great and Very Precious Promises
2 Peter 1:3,4 - "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and VERY GREAT PROMISES, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature..."
If you are facing a faith challenge, the very first thing you should do is go to the Word and find the promise of God that covers your situation. 2 Peter 1:3,4 is our assurance that there is such a promise for everything.
Once you have found the promise, and have settled it in your heart, focus your attention on it by affirming it out loud, meditating on it, and visualizing it coming to pass.
Since we have come into agreement with God's Word through faith and what we speak, Jesus is our Apostle and High Priest; He stands with us on the promises of His Word and desires for us to step fully into them.
2 Peter 1:3,4 - "His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and VERY GREAT PROMISES, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature..."
If you are facing a faith challenge, the very first thing you should do is go to the Word and find the promise of God that covers your situation. 2 Peter 1:3,4 is our assurance that there is such a promise for everything.
Once you have found the promise, and have settled it in your heart, focus your attention on it by affirming it out loud, meditating on it, and visualizing it coming to pass.
Since we have come into agreement with God's Word through faith and what we speak, Jesus is our Apostle and High Priest; He stands with us on the promises of His Word and desires for us to step fully into them.
Scripture Of The Day - Created To Carry The Glory
2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
We have been created to carry the glory of God. Hebrews 2 says that through Christ's suffering He brought many sons to glory. It was always God's intention to dwell with mankind.
Once we understand God's purpose for our life we have boundless potential to advance His Kingdom. There are those who prefer to inhabit their comfort zone, thinking they are choosing safety.
Life in the comfort zone requires no challenge, no courage, and no determination. Everyone who lives in the comfort zone is expected to speak like others speak, do what others do, and not do what others don't do. The comfort zone looks easygoing, but it's tense and controlling.
If you are going to intentionally pursue your destiny, you're going to have to decide in which zone you will reside: comfort or spirt led, embracing your new reality.
2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
We have been created to carry the glory of God. Hebrews 2 says that through Christ's suffering He brought many sons to glory. It was always God's intention to dwell with mankind.
Once we understand God's purpose for our life we have boundless potential to advance His Kingdom. There are those who prefer to inhabit their comfort zone, thinking they are choosing safety.
Life in the comfort zone requires no challenge, no courage, and no determination. Everyone who lives in the comfort zone is expected to speak like others speak, do what others do, and not do what others don't do. The comfort zone looks easygoing, but it's tense and controlling.
If you are going to intentionally pursue your destiny, you're going to have to decide in which zone you will reside: comfort or spirt led, embracing your new reality.
Scripture Of The Day - Drinking The Living Water Of Life
Proverbs 24:16 - "For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity."
Some people keep going when life is difficult, but others park at the point of their pain. They decide to stay where they are instead of pressing through the difficulties.
Those who are hungry and thirsty will be satisfied. It's time to drink the living water of life and begin to release healing on the earth. Creation is groaning (Romans 8:19, 22) and waiting for you to know your identity in Him (who you are in Christ and your right standing with God).
"Straining toward what is ahead, I press on..." (Philippians 3:13:14) -- Press forward into God's purpose for your life! Standing still or going backward is not an option -- We go "from glory to glory" (2 Corinthians 3:18), and glory doesn't go backwards.
Proverbs 24:16 - "For a righteous man falls seven times and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity."
Some people keep going when life is difficult, but others park at the point of their pain. They decide to stay where they are instead of pressing through the difficulties.
Those who are hungry and thirsty will be satisfied. It's time to drink the living water of life and begin to release healing on the earth. Creation is groaning (Romans 8:19, 22) and waiting for you to know your identity in Him (who you are in Christ and your right standing with God).
"Straining toward what is ahead, I press on..." (Philippians 3:13:14) -- Press forward into God's purpose for your life! Standing still or going backward is not an option -- We go "from glory to glory" (2 Corinthians 3:18), and glory doesn't go backwards.
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The foundation is the same foundation that Jesus refers to in his analogy. When he says build the foundation upon the rock, and not upon the sand.
Scripture Of The Day - Consumed By Zeal For Advancing His Kingdom
Acts 20:24 - "But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus."
The ministry of the Spirit has been entrusted to us. We must be in the place of edifying the Church. We are the representatives of Jesus. He was eaten up with zeal (John 2:17). This intense zeal changes us by the operation of the Word; we do not rest in the letter, but we allow the blessed Holy Spirit to lift us by His power.
We move ahead in the army of God, understanding His purpose for our life, advancing His Kingdom. As long as we keep marching, we're changing because faith moves us ahead, step-by-step.
The last command of Jesus while on earth says, "Go!" That's why we often see the anointing increase as we go, moving with the cloud. "Clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered...by the Spirit of the living God...on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart" - 2 Corinthians 3:3
Acts 20:24 - "But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus."
The ministry of the Spirit has been entrusted to us. We must be in the place of edifying the Church. We are the representatives of Jesus. He was eaten up with zeal (John 2:17). This intense zeal changes us by the operation of the Word; we do not rest in the letter, but we allow the blessed Holy Spirit to lift us by His power.
We move ahead in the army of God, understanding His purpose for our life, advancing His Kingdom. As long as we keep marching, we're changing because faith moves us ahead, step-by-step.
The last command of Jesus while on earth says, "Go!" That's why we often see the anointing increase as we go, moving with the cloud. "Clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered...by the Spirit of the living God...on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart" - 2 Corinthians 3:3
Scripture Of The Day - Loving Silence
Psalm 62:5 - "My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him."
Our world today is very noisy, busy, and at times stressful. When you feel stressed or frustrated go somewhere that is silent you will find that your soul begins to calm down. Inner peace and quiet are vital for hearing from God or sensing the direction He wants us to take. Outer silence helps promote inner silence.
At a time when Elijah desperately needed to receive direction from God he had to wait until all the noise passed, and only when he was in a gentle stillness did he hear the still, small voice of God speaking to him (Kings 19:11-12).
Learn to love silence and you will be more inclined to hear the still, small voice of God.
Psalm 62:5 - "My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him."
Our world today is very noisy, busy, and at times stressful. When you feel stressed or frustrated go somewhere that is silent you will find that your soul begins to calm down. Inner peace and quiet are vital for hearing from God or sensing the direction He wants us to take. Outer silence helps promote inner silence.
At a time when Elijah desperately needed to receive direction from God he had to wait until all the noise passed, and only when he was in a gentle stillness did he hear the still, small voice of God speaking to him (Kings 19:11-12).
Learn to love silence and you will be more inclined to hear the still, small voice of God.
Scripture Of The Day - Being Prepared For Ministry To Others
Isaiah 26:3 - "You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you."
If your peace is disturbed, there is something wrong. Apply the blood of Jesus, and keep your mind stayed upon Jehovah, where hearts are fully blessed, finding as He promised, perfect peace and rest.
Keep your mind on God, gaining strength in Him day by day. We must keep in the spiritual tide -- God supreme, the altar within the body. Faith is the evidence, the power, the principle keeping us in rest.
We must have the Spirit in anointing, intercession, revelation, and great power in our ministry to others. "Our sufficiency is from God. who also made us sufficient as ministers of the...Spirit; for the...Spirit gives life" (2 Corinthians 3:5-6).
Isaiah 26:3 - "You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you."
If your peace is disturbed, there is something wrong. Apply the blood of Jesus, and keep your mind stayed upon Jehovah, where hearts are fully blessed, finding as He promised, perfect peace and rest.
Keep your mind on God, gaining strength in Him day by day. We must keep in the spiritual tide -- God supreme, the altar within the body. Faith is the evidence, the power, the principle keeping us in rest.
We must have the Spirit in anointing, intercession, revelation, and great power in our ministry to others. "Our sufficiency is from God. who also made us sufficient as ministers of the...Spirit; for the...Spirit gives life" (2 Corinthians 3:5-6).
That is similar to what the Pharisees came to believe about Jesus' ministry. Jesus was eliminating dependence on them. The only logical solution was to get rid of Him.
Scripture Of The Day - Singing Praises Of God's Love For Me
Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
It is easy to say "Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!" when times are good. It is easy to believe that God loves you when you are on the mountaintop enjoying the sunshine. But what happens when you are down in the dark valley surrounded by your enemies?
When King Jehosaphat was surrounded by his enemies, He acted with wisdom from on high. Instead of putting his commandos in front, he put worshipers in front! They sang of God's love for them -- "Praise the Lord for His love endures forever!" And God utterly destroyed their enemies! (2 Chronicles 20:21-23)
So whatever trials you are in today, don't be afraid. God is there with you strengthening and upholding you. Just sing of His love for you and let Him fight your battles for you!
Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
It is easy to say "Praise the Lord! Hallelujah!" when times are good. It is easy to believe that God loves you when you are on the mountaintop enjoying the sunshine. But what happens when you are down in the dark valley surrounded by your enemies?
When King Jehosaphat was surrounded by his enemies, He acted with wisdom from on high. Instead of putting his commandos in front, he put worshipers in front! They sang of God's love for them -- "Praise the Lord for His love endures forever!" And God utterly destroyed their enemies! (2 Chronicles 20:21-23)
So whatever trials you are in today, don't be afraid. God is there with you strengthening and upholding you. Just sing of His love for you and let Him fight your battles for you!