Albert Finch

April 22, 2019 by Albert Finch

OUT-RESURRECTION

In Philippians 3:5-10, Paul gives expression to the fact that there is much that can be apprehended and experienced beyond that which he had previously known.
“That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable to His death…not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:10, 12

He has come to know that the Lord can be personally, intimately known. The Jews of his day did not have this concept, as they saw only the structured religious system which they sought to protect.
Paul said, “That I might know Him.” This is a “knowing” that transcends all religious doctrine and activities and finds its fulfillment in deep personal communion with the Lord. It includes not only information about Jesus, but an ongoing involvement with Him, as He leads and directs. We must first come to Jesus, before we can be sent.
“Come, My beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appears, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give you My love.” Song of Solomon 7:11-12

THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION

“The power of His resurrection” can only be experienced after we have surrendered the totality of our being to the Lord, and died to our self-life and ways. Only then can we identify ourselves with Jesus in the “power of His resurrection.”
This will lead us toward a place of identification with Jesus that few experience – “The fellowship of His sufferings.” Examples of this are the sufferings of the Lord over lost humanity, and the dullness of our spiritual hearing. He desires our fellowship and longs that we come to Him. He has a PURPOSE for each of our lives.
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10

UNDERSTANDING HIS CALLING ON OUR LIFE

We may not understand how the Lord becomes personally interested in us – as though we were the only person in the universe, and how He has a special PURPOSE and CALLING for each of us. It is not necessary that we understand these things, but it is vitally important that we respond to Him as He seeks to become personally involved in our lives.
When we are too dull of hearing to respond, and as a result, come short of all He intends, He suffers; for as a loving Father He longs for us to come into the best, just as we desire the best for our children.

When Paul became aware of the possibility of entering into an active relationship with the Lord in communion and fellowship, he counted all else as refuse and began to seek that for which he had been “apprehended” by the Lord. The desire for spiritual reality became the priority of his life.
“If by any means I might attain to the resurrection of the dead.” Philippians 3:11
Paul was not expressing a concern about losing his salvation. Rather, there is a much deeper meaning that speaks of an “OUT-RESURRECTION ” from the natural course of our life experience, into the realm where the Lord uniquely puts His hand upon us and lifts us into HIS PURPOSE FOR OUR LIFE through a cooperative relationship with Him.

“For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14
There is another way to say this. “Many are called, but few will pay the price in order to be chosen.” But if we are to come into that which He has reserved for us, we must submit to His dealings, and come His way.

OUT RESURRECTION

We may say, “This is not fair, others are being blessed and are prospering.” In our natural, self-centered life experience, this may be true. But once we have submitted all to Jesus, and made Him our personal Lord, we have no rights. There is an “out-resurrection” from all we had known into that which He has prepared for us (OUR DESTINY). Unless we first go down in death, there will be no rising. The extent to which we are willing to go down, will determine the distance we will be brought up.

It is so important that we allow the Lord to do all that He desires in the establishing of the foundation ( Matthew 7:24-27) of our spiritual experience. We must allow the Lord to bring us through even difficult things that neither we, nor others, seemingly understand.
But the Lord understands, and we must trust Him in all things, knowing that He knows what He is doing.
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Matthew 7:24-27 (LEB)

The Sermon on the Mount: Two Houses and Two Foundations“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.24The Sermon on the Mount: Two Houses and Two Foundations“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.25And the rain came down and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it did not collapse, because its foundation was laid on the rock.25And the rain came down and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it did not collapse, because its foundation was laid on the rock.26And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.26And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.27And the rain came down and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it collapsed, and its fall was great.”27And the rain came down and the rivers came and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it collapsed, and its fall was great.”

Matthew 22:14 (LEB)

For many are called but few are chosen.”14For many are called but few are chosen.”

Romans 8:28 (LEB)

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose,28And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose,

Ephesians 2:10 (LEB)

For we are his creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that we may walk in them.10For we are his creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that we may walk in them.

Philippians 3:5-10 (LEB)

circumcised on the eighth day“with respect to circumcision it was on the eighth day”, from the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born from Hebrews, according to the law a Pharisee,5circumcised on the eighth day“with respect to circumcision it was on the eighth day”, from the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born from Hebrews, according to the law a Pharisee,6according to zeal persecuting the church, according to the righteousness in the law being blameless.6according to zeal persecuting the church, according to the righteousness in the law being blameless.7But whatever things were gain to me, these things I have considered loss because of Christ.7But whatever things were gain to me, these things I have considered loss because of Christ.8More than that“but on the contrary”, I even consider all things to be loss because of the surpassing greatness of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and consider themsupplied from English context dung, in order that I may gain Christ8More than that“but on the contrary”, I even consider all things to be loss because of the surpassing greatness of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and consider themsupplied from English context dung, in order that I may gain Christ9and may be found in him, not having my righteousness which is from the law, but which is through faith in Christ,Or “through Christ’s faithfulness” the righteousness from God on the basis of faith,Or “on the basis of his faithfulness”9and may be found in him, not having my righteousness which is from the law, but which is through faith in Christ,Or “through Christ’s faithfulness” the righteousness from God on the basis of faith,Or “on the basis of his faithfulness”10so that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death,10so that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death,

Philippians 3:10 (LEB)

so that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death,10so that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death,

Philippians 3:11 (LEB)

if somehow I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.11if somehow I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.

April 16, 2019 by Albert Finch

EXPERIENCING HIS RADIANCE THROUGH FOCUS AND REPETITION

It is easy to go to sleep reviewing negative ideas and pictures in our mind and wake up in the morning with a poisoned and negative spirit instead of falling asleep loving and receiving from Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

CONTINUOUSLY DECLARE GOD’S WORDS

We declare truth over any negative circumstance in our lives and we see Jesus present in inner healing scenes. And since we do this continuously, this becomes ALL that we see.

We do not see sickness.
We do not see lack.
We do not see pain.
We see Jesus, everywhere. We behold the glory of the Lord. We have reached that blessed state because we see God, everywhere, all the time (see Matthew 5:8). The Morning Star has arisen in our hearts, and our hearts are full of ONLY His light (see 2 Peter 1:19).

WHATEVER WE FIX OUR EYS ON GROWS WITH US AND WHATEVER GROWS WITHIN US WE BECOME

“His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditates day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” – Psalms 1:2-3

Focus, repetition, and intensity are steps we take to move truth from our heads to our hearts. The command to look intently (see James 1:25) and to meditate continuously (see Philippians4:8) would be examples of using focus and repetition.

Repeating healing prayers pours divine light continually into our beings, until we are entirely sanctified — spirit, soul, and body (see 1 Thessalonians 5:23). We become the radiance of His glory because we have bathed ourselves in His glory continuously. Darkness, sickness, and demons have now fled because of the light of His glory.

PRAY AND MEDITATE MORNING AND EVENING

We pray RESTORATIVE prayers when we awaken and are lying in bed in the morning. We pray the same prayers as we lie in bed preparing to fall asleep (see 1 Chronicles 23:30). In doing this we are “renewing our mind” (Romans 12:2) with the truth of God’s divine reality. Any previous lies of the enemy which filled our heart in the past are being swept away by these cascading waves of truth which come crashing down again and again (as we affirm and meditate on the respective scriptures), until every demonic stronghold in our mind is demolished and we are fully set free and completely filled with:
God’s light, God’s truth, God’s glory, and God’s reality.

Once your spirit and soul are healed, delivered, and set free, God’s light, which is growing within you, will penetrate your body (see Philippians 2:12-13). As it does, your body will be transformed allowing you to ultimately experience the fullness of His covenant blessings overtaking you. You have pressed through satan’s lies until you are conscious of ONLY one reality: God’s reality.

“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” – Philippians 2:12-13

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1 Chronicles 23:30 (LEB)

And they were to stand every morning,“in the morning, in the morning” thanking and praising Adonai, and likewise in the evening,30And they were to stand every morning,“in the morning, in the morning” thanking and praising Adonai, and likewise in the evening,

Matthew 5:8 (LEB)

Blessed are the pure in heart, because they will see God.8Blessed are the pure in heart, because they will see God.

Romans 12:2 (LEB)

And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.2And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.

Philippians 2:12-13 (LEB)

Holding Fast to the Word of LifeTherefore my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.12Holding Fast to the Word of LifeTherefore my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.13For the one at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure, is God.13For the one at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure, is God.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 (LEB)

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete, blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.23Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete, blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

James 1:25 (LEB)

But the one who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues to do it, not being a forgetful hearer but a doer who acts, this one will be blessed in what he does“in his doing”.25But the one who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues to do it, not being a forgetful hearer but a doer who acts, this one will be blessed in what he does“in his doing”.

2 Peter 1:19 (LEB)

and we possess as more reliable the prophetic word, to which you do well if youHere “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“pay attention to”) which is understood as conditional pay attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,19and we possess as more reliable the prophetic word, to which you do well if youHere “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“pay attention to”) which is understood as conditional pay attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,

April 10, 2019 by Albert Finch

WALKING THROUGH NEW DOORS

As we begin to see NEW growth spring forth in what was previously considered “hard places”, doors connected to the ways of man begin to be shut and new doors that are connected and hinged upon the ways of God begin to open.

“The humble He guides in justice, and the humble He teaches His way.” – Psalm 25:9

HUMILITY IS A KEY

Prophetically walking through “NEW doors” often requires us to lay aside and unload some things that we have carried in times past – right, wrong or indifferent. Holding onto these often good things of our past will actually limit our ability to step into the NEW things God has prepared for you in this season.

In regards to this transition, it is helpful to recognize and fully appreciate that not only has God prepared new pathways and permissions for us in this season, but He has also been preparing us for these NEW pathways and the necessary permissions to proceed in these NEW directions.

These NEW pathways are a place of promotion that God has prepared. Holding onto various things connected with our past season, in our own understanding, not only becomes burdensome but they can also potentially grant an access to the enemies of our past, as we are unable to enter into the promise of our future.

These burdens oftentimes begin as good things for us in one season but in the next season are met with anxiety, pride, and worry as we look to hold onto these cares in our own strength. At times it is the holding onto the good things of what’s been that keeps us from being able to receive the NEW that God wants to bring us into.

It is often in our letting go that we are then able to lay hold. We see this truth in 1 Peter 5:6 – “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

As the “Winds of Change” begin to blow question is: Will He find faith on the earth to believe and rejoice in the hope of what He has promised to do in your life? The strength to “build again” is coming in the joy of the Lord through an impartation of understanding that is being granted to those who make the choice to rejoice and “believe again” (see Nehemiah 8:8-10).

“…yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith…” – 1 Peter 1:8b-9a

For many, in the areas that you have faced previous winds of adversity and opposition, there is a significant change and shift coming – and for some it has already come. With this change, you will find that in the area of your past opposition God was actually allowing you to become rooted and grounded in love in a new way that has positioned you to flourish as a tree planted by His river in this new season (see Ephesians 3:14-20 and Psalm 1:1-3).

DREAMING WITH GOD

Part of being a prophetic people often means that, in most cases, we are seeing, hearing, and therefore living ahead of our time.

For some this can create frustration; for others it unlocks within them a door of divine DESTINY that causes them to begin to dream in their current season of preparation in a way where they prophetically begin to REACH FORWARD IN FAITH to those things which are ahead, as they press in and press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God on their lives, found in the revelation of Jesus Christ (see Philippians 3:13-14).

Dreaming with God in this way releases a fresh resolve and conviction of faith to flourish in the hearts of God’s children, where they begin to believe for, resurrect, and re-present previous petitions connected with past promises before the courts of Heaven.

Personal prayer takes on a new posture – a posture of praise that unlocks the fulfillment of the very thing that you have been praying into and for.

Nehemiah 8:8-10 (LEB)

So they read the book from the lawHebrew torah of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that they could understand the reading.8So they read the book from the lawHebrew torah of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that they could understand the reading.9Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all of the people, “This day is holy to Adonai your God. Do not mourn nor weep.” For all of the people wept when they heard the words of the law.Hebrew torah9Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all of the people, “This day is holy to Adonai your God. Do not mourn nor weep.” For all of the people wept when they heard the words of the law.Hebrew torah10Then he said to them, “Go, eat festive food and drink sweet drinks, and send a share to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our lord. Do not be grieved because the joy of Adonai is your refuge.”10Then he said to them, “Go, eat festive food and drink sweet drinks, and send a share to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our lord. Do not be grieved because the joy of Adonai is your refuge.”

Ephesians 3:14-20 (LEB)

Prayer for Spiritual StrengthOn account of this, I bend my knees before the Father,14Prayer for Spiritual StrengthOn account of this, I bend my knees before the Father,15from whom everyOr “the whole” family in heaven and on earth is named,15from whom everyOr “the whole” family in heaven and on earth is named,16that he may grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,16that he may grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,17that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith (you having been firmly rooted and established in love),17that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith (you having been firmly rooted and established in love),18in order that you may be strong enough to grasp together with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth,18in order that you may be strong enough to grasp together with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth,19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, in order that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, in order that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.20Now to the one who is able to do beyond all measure more than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work in us,20Now to the one who is able to do beyond all measure more than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work in us,

Philippians 3:13-14 (LEB)

Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of it.*supplied from English context But I do one thing, forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead,13Brothers, I do not consider myself to have laid hold of it.*supplied from English context But I do one thing, forgetting the things behind and straining toward the things ahead,14I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.14I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 5:6 (LEB)

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the right time,6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the right time,

1 Peter 1:8 (LEB)

whom, although youHere “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“seen”) which is understood as concessive have not seen, you love; in whom now you believe, although youHere “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“see”) which is understood as concessive do not see him, and you rejoice greatly with joy inexpressible and full of glory,8whom, although youHere “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“seen”) which is understood as concessive have not seen, you love; in whom now you believe, although youHere “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“see”) which is understood as concessive do not see him, and you rejoice greatly with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

April 4, 2019 by Albert Finch

Discerning The Voice Of God

Habakkuk 2:1-2: “I will stand on my guard post and station myself on the rampart; and I will keep watch to see what He will speak to me…Then the Lord answered me and said, ‘Record the vision…'”

Ways to be sure what you’re hearing is from Him:

TEST THE ORIGIN (1 John 4:1)

Thoughts from our own minds are progressive, with one thought leading to the next. Thoughts from the Holy Spirit are spontaneous. The Hebrew word for true prophecy is “naba”, which literally means to bubble up, whereas false prophecy is “ziyd” meaning to boil up. True words from the Lord will bubble up from our innermost being; we don’t need to cook them up ourselves.

COMPARE IT TO BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES

God will never say something to you personally which is contrary to His universal revelation as expressed in the Scriptures. If the Bible clearly states that something is a sin, no amount of journaling can make it right. Much of what you journal about will not be specifically addressed in the Bible, however, so an understanding of Biblical principles is also needed.

COMPARE IT TO THE NAMES AND CARACTER OF GOD REVEALED IN THE BIBLE

Anything God says to you will be in harmony with His essential nature. Journaling will help you get to know God personally, but knowing what the Bible says about Him will help you discern what words are from Him. Make sure the tenor of your journaling lines up with the character of God as described in the names of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

TEST THE FRUIT (Matthew 7:15-20)

What effect does what you are hearing have on your soul and your spirit? Words from the Lord will quicken your faith and increase your love, peace, and joy. They will stimulate a sense of humility within you as you become more aware of Who God is and who you are. On the other hand, any words you receive which cause you to fear or doubt, which bring you into confusion or anxiety, or which stroke your ego must be immediately rebuked and rejected as lies of the enemy.

SHARE IT WITH YOUR SPIRITUAL COUNSELORS (Proverbs 11:14)

We are members of a Body! A cord of three strands is not easily broken, and God’s intention has always been for us to grow together. Nothing will increase your faith in your ability to hear from God like having it confirmed by two or three other people who have a solid Biblical orientation.

Proverbs 11:14 (LEB)

Where there is no guidance, a nationOr “people” shall fall, but there is safety in an abundance of counsel.14Where there is no guidance, a nationOr “people” shall fall, but there is safety in an abundance of counsel.

Habakkuk 2:1-2 (LEB)

The Righteous Will Live by FaithI will stand at my post, and station myself on the rampart. And I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint.The Righteous Will Live by FaithI will stand at my post, and station myself on the rampart. And I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint.2Then Adonai answered me and said, “Write the vision and make it plain on the tablet so that it might be read quickly.“it might run reading upon it”2Then Adonai answered me and said, “Write the vision and make it plain on the tablet so that it might be read quickly.“it might run reading upon it”

1 John 4:1 (LEB)

How to Recognize the Spirit of GodDear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.How to Recognize the Spirit of GodDear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Matthew 7:15-20 (LEB)

The Sermon on the Mount: Recognizing False Prophets“Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inside are ravenous wolves.15The Sermon on the Mount: Recognizing False Prophets“Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inside are ravenous wolves.16You will recognize them by their fruits: they do not gather grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles, do they?The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated by “do they”16You will recognize them by their fruits: they do not gather grapes from thorn bushes or figs from thistles, do they?The negative construction in Greek anticipates a negative answer here, indicated by “do they”17In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit.17In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit.18A good tree is not able to produce bad fruit, nor a bad tree to produce good fruit.18A good tree is not able to produce bad fruit, nor a bad tree to produce good fruit.19Every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.19Every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.20As a result, you will recognize them by their fruits.20As a result, you will recognize them by their fruits.