Life is our road home!!

 

Zechariah 4: 6 Therefore he told me, “These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength and not by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord who rules over all.” (Spirit is a Life Force: The Hebrew term rűach and the Greek equivalent pneuma mean "wind, breath.")

 

It’s a mistake to tell God how to be God.

Evil equals the ABSENCE of GOD in our actions! GOD has not forsaken us...he has awakened us!

 

Who are we?????

Adoption as God's children (Ephesians 1:5)

Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. Hebrews 2:11

A new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Right standing before God (2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:7)

Freedom from the authority of sin (Colossians 2:11,12; Ephesians 2:1-7)

Separation from the world system (Galatians 6:14; John 17:16; Ephesians 2:2,3)

Membership in Christ's body (John 17:21-23; I Corinthians 12:27)

Future inheritance (1 Peter 1:3,4; Ephesians 1:11,14; Romans 8:16)

Unique role in God's plan (Ephesians 2:10)

For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries 1 Corinthians 14:2

"Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues.". 1 Cor 14:39

And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. John 20:22

Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Matt 4: 4

"First seek the Kingdom of God , and His Righteousness;" Matt 6:33

Because the Kingdom of God is WITHIN you." Lk 17:20

"The Kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Holy Spirit " Rom 14:17

May they all be ONE... John 17:21-23

"Be Still and recognize that I'm God. 4:4 " Psalm 46:10

So we fix our eyes ………on what is unseen. … but what is unseen is eternal. Corinthians 4: 7: 18

…"Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…. and let him rule ……..." Gen 1: 26

… are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood ….“1 Peter 2:5

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus Galatians 3: 29

because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Romans 8:14

nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you." Luke 17:21

But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon Matthew 12:28 you.

Heal the sick who are there and tell them, 'The kingdom of God is near you.'Luke 10:9

But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you. Luke 11:20

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, Romans 14:17

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. 1 Corinthians 4:20

 

Ps 34: 1 – 10

I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the LORD is good;  blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

 

If you want to get from where you are today to

where you want to be tomorrow, you must seek the Lord, as the Psalmist did and

build spiritual momentum into your life: (It’s life in motion)

 

Heb 13; 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

 

Yes We Can !!!

 

Believe;

And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God's friend. James 2:23

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James 1:6

We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, Ephesians 1:19, Hebrews 10:39, Ephesians 1:13, Galatians 3:4-6, Mark 16; Acts 16:30-32

Mark 16:16-18

Get Baptised;

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." Mark16;16-20

Be Filled with the Holy Spirit;

because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus….. Acts 8:16-18

…. filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly …. Acts 4:31

and asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They answered, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit….." Acts 19:2-7

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:4

Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Acts 2:33, Acts 8:14-16, Acts 2:32-34, Acts 19:5-7

Receive;

Galatians 4:5-6  to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.

 …"Do not leave Jerusalem , but wait for (receive) the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1: 4, Philippians 4:8-10,  Ephesians 4:1-3

Fast;

Is this the kind of fast I have chosen …, Isaiah 58:5-14

Blow the trumpet in Zion , declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly. Joel 2:15

So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 13:3

I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.', Luke 18:12

So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. Daniel 9:3, Luke 2:37, Matthew 6:17, Jonah 3:5 Joel 1:14

Pray;

"Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Luke 11:1

Prayer of supplication. Luke 11: 9 - 13, James 5: 17-18, 1 kings 8: 37-40, 54 - 55

Prayer of intercession Genesis 18: 22 - 33 (Abraham) 1 Kings 18: 41 - 46 (Elijah) 2 Kings 4: 32-36 (Elisha) Acts 12: 1 - 18 (The early church)

Prayer of faith Mark 11:12 - 14, Mark 11: 20 - 25, Luke 7: 1 - 10, James 5: 13 - 18, Matthew 9: 18 – 26

Prayer of agreement Genesis 11: 1-9, Matthew 18: 19-20, Exodus 17: 8-13, Psalm 133: 1-3, Acts 4:23, Hebrews 10: 24-25

Prayer of praise and thanksgiving Psalm 100, Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 149:4-9, 1Thessalonians 5:15-19

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Love;

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12

This is my command: Love each other. John 15:17

Instruct, Exort and forgive each other;

So watch yourselves. "If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him Luke 17:3

The LORD replied, "I have forgiven them, as you asked. Numbers 14:20

And forgive your people, who have sinned against you; forgive all the offenses they have committed against you, and cause their conquerors to show them mercy; 1 Kings 8:50

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Matthew 18:21

Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short letter. Hebrews 13:22

Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction 2 Tim 4:2,. 1 Tim 5:6-8, Rom 15:13-15, Acts 18:24-26

Ask;

 …. and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him. 1 John 3:21-23

And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive. Matthew 21:22  1 John 5:13-15, James 4:1-3, James 4:2-4

 

Our Commission !!!!

 

Be imitators of Christ;

"Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:1

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children..." Ephesians 5:1

"You also became imitators of us and of the Lord..." 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, 1 Timothy 4:11-13

Let God to give you a season:

To spend a night in prayer, To fast, To perform miracles, To rebuke, To lay hands on the sick, To intercede, To pray in tongues, To travail in petition, To prophecy, To exhibit unquenchable love, To operate in all the gifts and fruit of the spirit, To cast out demons, To give you a spirit of boldness, To tithe, To give you a word of knowledge, To forgive, To groan, To give birth, To lead, To heal, To bind up, To baptize with fire, To be honest, To persist, To give revelation, To give finances, To instruct, To sacrifice.