STAND IN FAITH - SCRIPTURES AND PROFESSION
BUILDING FAITH IN YOUR HEART
FAITH IS A REST
NEW - FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH
HEBREWS 11:6 KJV
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
O U R S T A N D I N F A I T H
1 Corinthians 2:16 (KJV)
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.
Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
2 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV)
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ,
and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 2:24 (KJV)
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins,
should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
Ephesians 6:11-18 (KJV)
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth,
and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,
and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
ROMANS 10:17 KJV
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
MARK 11:22-26 KJV
And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his
heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass;
he shall have whatsoever he saith.
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,
believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that
your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven
forgive your trespasses.
JOHN 20:25-29 KJV
The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But
he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and
put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I
will not believe.
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with
them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and
said, Peace be unto you.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands;
and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless,
but believing.
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast
believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
ROMANS 4:17-21 KJV
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him
whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those
things which be not as though they were.
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of
many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead,
when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of
Sarah's womb:
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong
in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to
perform.
A MEASURE OF THE GOD KIND OF FAITH
ROMANS 12:13 KJV
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
EPHESIANS 2:8 KJV
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the
gift of God:
ROMANS 10:17 KJV
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
II CORINTHIANS 4:13 KJV
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed,
and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
FEEDING YOUR SPIRIT WILL INCREASE AND
EXERCISE YOUR FAITH, JUST LIKE DIET AND WORKING OUT FOR YOUR BODY
MARK 11:23 KJV
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain,
Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his
heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass;
he shall have whatsoever he saith.
ROMANS 10:10 KJV
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation.
I PETER 3:4 KJV
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible,
even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of
great price.
II CORINTHIANS 4:16 KJV
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the
inward man is renewed day by day.
FAITH WILL WORK IN YOUR HEART
WITH DOUBT IN YOUR HEAD:
HEAD FAITH - HEART FAITH
PROVERBS 3:5 KJV
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding.
WE MUST KNOW WHAT WE ARE PRAYING FOR.
YOU SAY WHY - BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE SAY OR ASK ONE TO PRAY FOR THEM
AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO PRAY FOR
AND GET INTO AGREEMENT WITH THEM FOR.
JOHN 20:25-29 KJV
The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But
he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and
put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I
will not believe.
And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with
them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and
said, Peace be unto you.
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands;
and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless,
but believing.
And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God.
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast
believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
ROMANS 4:17-20 KJV
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him
whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those
things which be not as though they were.
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of
many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead,
when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of
Sarah's womb:
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong
in faith, giving glory to God;
GENESIS 17:1-5 KJV
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to
Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be
thou perfect.
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee
exceedingly.
And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of
many nations.
Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be
Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
ROMANS 4:17 KJV
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him
whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those
things which be not as though they were.
HEBREWS 11:1 KJV
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
GOD’S ACCOUNT
ROMANS 4:17-21 KJV
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him
whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those
things which be not as though they were.
Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of
many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead,
when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of
Sarah's womb:
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong
in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to
perform.
GENESIS 17:5 KJV
Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be
Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
ROMANS 4:17 KJV
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he
believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as
though they were.
WE MUST QUIT TRUSTING OUR SENSE (COMMON SENSE)
AND LISTEN FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT TO SPEAK.
WE MUST STOP OUR MINDS FROM THINKING AND COMPARING
AND TRUST IN OUR HEART
WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKS.
THINKING AND KNOWING ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS ALL TOGETHER.
I PETER 2:24 KJV
24Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being
dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were
healed.
WE MUST QUIT OVERRIDING THE WORD AND OUR SPIRIT
WITH OUR MINDS,
TRADITION, AND OPINIONS.
ROMANS 4:17 KJV
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him
whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those
things which be not as though they were.
ROMANS 4:20-21 KJV
He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong
in faith, giving glory to God;
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to
perform.
1 TIMOTHY 6:12 KJV
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
IN ORDER TO REST IN FAITH
ONE MUST KNOW GOD'S WAYS AND WILL.
ONE MUST HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM
SO ONE COULD TRUST TO REST IN WHAT HE HAS PROMISED.
THE MORE TIME WE SPEND WITH HIM AND IN THE WORD
THE MORE WE AS CHILDREN WILL REST IN HIM,
DEPEND AND BELIEVE WHAT HE SAID IS TRUE.
LIKE NOW IN THESE DAYS,
WE SHOULD BE RESTING IN HIS PROVISION AND PROMISES
HE HAS PAID SUCH A GREAT PRICE FOR US TO HAVE AND WALK IN.
WE AS BELIEVERS CAN NOT LET THE WORLD'S NEWS GET IN US,
BUT ONLY STAND ON THE GOOD NEWS OF GODS WORD.
Proverbs 4:20-27 (KJV)
20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
22For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
23Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
PROVERBS 4:20-27 (AMP)
20My son, attend to my words; consent and submit to my sayings.
21Let them not depart from your sight; keep them in the center of your heart.
22For they are life to those who find them, healing and health to all their flesh.
23Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard,
for out of it flow the springs of life.
24Put away from you false and dishonest speech, and willful and contrary talk put far from you.
25Let your eyes look right on [with fixed purpose], and let your gaze be straight before you.
26Consider well the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established and ordered aright.
27Turn not aside to the right hand or to the left; remove your foot from evil.
PROVERBS 4:20-27 (MSG)
20-22 Dear friend, listen well to my words; tune your ears to my voice.
21Keep my message in plain view at all times. Concentrate! Learn it by heart!
22Those who discover these words live, really live; body and soul, they're bursting with health.
23-27 Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that's where life starts.
24Don't talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip.
25Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions.
26Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you.
27Look neither right nor left; leave evil in the dust.
WE CAN REST WITH OUR EYES OPEN AS WELL AS WHEN WE SLEEP
AND NOT CHOPPY SLEEP UP AND DOWN ALL NIGHT.
THINKING ABOUT THE WRONG THINGS.
EXPOUND ON THIS.
(PEACE BE STILL).
Romans 12:1-2 KJV
1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:1-2 AMP
1I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.
2Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].
BEING BUSY IN NOT RESTING.
BUSY PEOPLE MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.
HEBREWS 10:38 KJV
38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my
soul shall have no pleasure in him.
HEBREWS 11:6 KJV
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
HEBREWS 3: 6, 8, 14 & 19 KJV
6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we
hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
8Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of
temptation in the wilderness:
14For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of
our confidence stedfast unto the end;
19So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
HEBREWS 4:1-2 KJV
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into
his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the
word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in
them that heard it.
NOT BELIEVING = NO FAITH, NO TRUST
HEBREWS 4:3
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have
sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the
works were finished from the foundation of the world.
HEBREWS 4:4-9 KJV
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And
God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
5And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
6Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and
they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of
unbelief:
7Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so
long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not
your hearts.
8For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have
spoken of another day.
9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
GOD WAS WANTING MOSES AND HIS BUNCH TO LEAVE EGYPT WHICH WAS FEAR, TROUBLE, SLAVERY, ETC.. AND GO INTO THE LAND WHICH FLOWED WITH MILK AND HONEY AND REST. THIS IS A TYPE AND SHADOW OF TODAY FOR US SPIRITUALLY.
HE WANTS US TO LEAVE ALL THE WORLD'S IDEAS AND TRUST, BELIEVE, AND REST IN HIM; AND LET HIM CARRY ALL THE WEIGHT.
GALATIANS 4:9-11 KJV
9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of
God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements,
whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
10Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
11I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
PAUL WAS SAYING YOU CAN NOT PHYSICALLY WORK THIS SPIRITUAL LIFE OUT, BUT YOU MUST REST IN THE TRUTHS AND PROMISES. IT IS NOT BY WORKS THAT YOU AND I ARE SAVED, OR RECEIVE THINGS FROM GOD, NOW, WE MUST PUT ACTION TO OUR FAITH.
MY QUESTION TODAY IS - ARE YOU AND I WORKING SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY TO OBTAIN OUR HEALING, OR ARE WE RESTING AND TRUSTING IN WHAT THE WORD SAYS ABOUT HEALING?
EXPOUND- I KNOW MY FLESH TRIES TO MAKE IT AN EXERCISE RATHER THAN A FAITH ISSUE.
SOME TIMES, I CATCH MYSELF MENTALLY TRYING TO WORK THROUGH IT RATHER THAN TRUSTING AND RESTING IN WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE:
WORKING TO GET IT
PRAYING ENOUGH
READING ENOUGH
SAYING ENOUGH
FASTING ENOUGH
FAITH BELIEVES AND REST UNTIL IT MANIFESTS.
BECAUSE IT TRUST IN WHAT HAS BEEN SAID AND DONE.
HEBREWS 4:3 KJV
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have
sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the
works were finished from the foundation of the world.
HEBREWS 4:9-11 KJV
9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
10For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his
own works,as God did from his.
11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall
after the same example of unbelief.
MATTHEW 11:28-30 KJV
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and
lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
ANY THING OTHER THAN REST IS OF THE DEVIL;
FAITH IS EASY AND LIGHT.
HEBREWS 4:10-11 KJV
10For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his
own works, as God did from his.
11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall
after the same example of unbelief.
GODS WILL IS ALWAYS REST (Not sitting on a couch)
I TIMOTHY 6:17 KJV
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not
highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who
giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
I TIMOTHY 6:10 KJV
10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves
through with many sorrows.
WE MUST TRUST IN THE LORD RATHER THAN MONEY.
I TIMOTHY 6:17 KJV
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-
minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who
giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
WE ARE COMMANDED TO ENJOY LIFE.
HEALING IS SPELLED ENJOY, REJOICE, PEACE, LOVE, MERCY, FORGIVENESS, ETC.
DEUTERONOMY 11:21 KJV
21That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children,
in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them,
as the days of heaven upon the earth.
DEUTERONOMY 12:6-7 KJV
6And thither ye shall bring your burnt offerings, and your
sacrifices, and your tithes, and heave offerings of your hand, and
your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstlings of your
herds and of your flocks:
7And there ye shall eat before the LORD your God, and ye shall
rejoice in all that ye put your hand unto, ye and your households,
wherein the LORD thy God hath blessed thee.
DEUTERONOMY 12:12,18 KJV
12And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your
sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your
maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as
he hath no part nor inheritance with you.
18But thou must eat them before the LORD thy God in the place
which the LORD thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and thy
daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite
that is within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy
God in all that thou puttest thine hands unto.
DEUTERONOMY 14:26 KJV
26And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth
after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for
whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the
LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household,
DEUTERONOMY 16:11-15 KJV
11And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy
son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant,
and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the
fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which
the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.
12And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt:
and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.
13Thou shalt observe the feast of tabernacles seven days, after that
thou hast gathered in thy corn and thy wine:
14And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy
daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite,
the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy
gates.
15Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the LORD thy
God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD
thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works of
thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice.
IN THE CURSE OF THE LAW, YOU WERE CURSED IF YOU WERE NOT GLAD HAPPY OR FULL OF JOY.
DEUTERONOMY 28:47 KJV
47Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and
with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;
DEPRESSION, SADNESS, AND FEAR ARE NOT FAITH OR TRUST NOR REST.
WHEN WE REST WE ARE FULL OF JOY, PEACE, LOVE, LONGSUFFERING, GRACE AND MERCY.
WE MUST BE THANKFUL AND JOYFUL OF ALL THAT WE HAVE NOW:
1. NO BILLS THAT ARE LATE
2. NO MORTGAGES
3. NO CAR PAYMENT
4. NO DEBT
5. NO FEAR
6. NO DOUBT
7. NO PAIN, NO SYMPTOMS
8. NO BAD DOCTORS REPORTS.
BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT WE HAVE NOW AND BY FAITH WHAT WE ARE RECEIVING.
WE MUST QUIT CRYING OVER SPILT MILK;
AS THE SAYING GOES, IT WAS PROBABLY SOUR ANYWAY.
WE MUST LET GO OF THE PAST TO GET TO OUR FUTURE.
STEWARDSHIP
MATTHEW 25:29 KJV
29For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have
abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even
that which he hath.
LUKE 16:1-13 KJV
16:1And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich
man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that
he had wasted his goods.
2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of
thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no
longer steward.
3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord
taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am
ashamed.
4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the
stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
5 So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto
the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?
6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him,
Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.
7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said,
An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill,
and write fourscore.
8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done
wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser
than the children of light.
9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of
unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into
everlasting habitations.
10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:
and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon,
who will commit to your trust the true riches?
12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's,
who shall give you that which is your own?
13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one,
and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the
other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
THE DEVIL WILL HAVE YOU AND ME LOOKING FOR AND TO ALL THE BAD TIMES IN LIFE,
BUT I SAY REJOICE IN WHAT WE DO HAVE.
BE THANKFUL FOR;
BREATHING
SIGHT
MOBILITY
HEAD OF HAIR
BOTH HANDS AND FEET WORK WELL
SLEEP.
HEBREWS 4:3 KJV
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have
sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the
works were finished from the foundation of the world.
REST = ENJOY, RELAX
JOSHUA 1:15 KJV
15Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given
you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your
God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your
possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD's servant gave you
on this side Jordan toward the surmising.
ECCLESIASTES 2:1 KJV
2:1I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth,
therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.
ECCLESIASTES 2:24 KJV
24There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and
drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour.
This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
ECCLESIASTES 3:13 KJV
13And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good
of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
ECCLESIASTES 5:18 KJV
18Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat
and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh
under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is
his portion.
ISAIAH 65:22 KJV
22They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant,
and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people,
and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
I TIMOTHY 6:17 KJV
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-
minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who
giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
WE MUST LEARN TO ENJOY - RELAX, TRUST, AND BELIEVE THAT EVERY THING IS WORKING OUT FOR OUR GOOD JUST LIKE GOD TOLD US.
WE CAN NOT CARRY OTHER PEOPLE'S BURDENS, WORRIES, OR CONCERNS.
YOU AND I ARE NOT THE HEALER, PROVIDER OR PROTECTOR.
PRIDE WANTS TO GET IN OUR WAY SO WE CAN’T REST AND ENJOY.
JAMES 4:14 KJV
14Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is
your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and
then vanisheth away.
II CORINTHIANS 9:7 KJV
7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give;
not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
TO GET RESULTS, WE MUST MEET THE CONDITION OR PROMISED INSTRUCTIONS.
ISAIAH 1:19 KJV
19If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:
GOOD OF THE LAND IS WEALTH AND YOUR HEALTH NOT ALL BUSTED UP AND BROKE; NOT GOOD
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT
5 Trust in the LORD with AND EVERY DAY LET'S LISTEN TO WHAT THE SPIRIT IS SAYING TO US THROUGH THE MESSAGE THAT WILL BE GIVEN. IT'S NOT SO MUCH WHAT I SAY BUT WHAT THE SPIRIT SAYS AND SPEAKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF US.
I TIMOTHY 6:12 (KJV)
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto
thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before
many witnesses
WE MUST DEVELOP A FIGHTING SPIRIT TO THE POINT OF NOT
QUITTING OR GIVING IN AND LETTING GO
1 TIMOTHY 6:12 (AMP)
12 Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold of the eternal life to which you
were summoned and [for which] you confessed the good confession [of
faith] before many witnesses.
FIGHT - BAD REPORTS, THOUGHTS, SYMPTOMS, FEELINGS AND PAST IN THE PAST
FIGHT= MEANS TO CONTEND AGAINST OPPOSITION AND TEMPTATIONS.
IF WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN A BAD REPORT WE MUST FIGHT TO HOLD ON TO THE PROMISES OF GOD IN ORDER TO WIN, THIS IS THE PART WE MUST BE WILLING TO DO. IT IS NOT A QUESTION, IT IS THE ANSWER IF WE WANT TO WIN.
LAY HOLD= MEANS GRAB IT, GET IT, POSSESS IT, CLAIM IT AS YOURS, TAKE IT, THE PROMISE THAT IS YOURS. IT IS NOT AUTOMATIC, IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LAY HOLD OF THE TRUTH.
ETERNAL LIFE INCLUDES HEALING AND PROSPERITY
PROFESSION= CONFESS, ANNOUNCE, PROCLAIM OUT LOUD, TO AFFIRM.
MARK 11:24-25 (KJV)
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye
pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that
your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
MARK 11:24-25 (AMP)
24 For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and
be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it].
25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive
him and let it drop (leave it, let it go), in order that your Father
Who is in heaven may also forgive you your [own] failings and
shortcomings and let them drop.
RECEIVE = MEANS TAKE IT AS YOURS, WALK IN IT AS YOURS, DON’T LET GO. THE SAME GOES WITH OUR HEALTH OR FINANCES, BUT WE MUST BELIEVE IT IS OURS.
YOU AND I WON'T FIGHT FOR SOMETHING THAT WE DON’T THINK IS OURS. LIKE SOMEONE TRYING TO COME INTO YOUR HOUSE. YOUR BODY IS YOUR SPIRITUAL HOUSE. WE SHOULD HAVE A DETERMINATION TO FIGHT IN KEEPING THE DEVIL OUT.
I PETER 5:8 (KJV)
8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a
roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
WHY DO YOU AND I HAVE TO FIGHT? BECAUSE WE HAVE AN
ADVERSARY, THE DEVIL.
BE SOBER=MEANS SOUND MIND, TO BE FREE FROM, WISE,
SHARP, TO CONFORM TO THE MIND OF CHRIST, THINK
CLEARLY, NOT MOVED BY EMOTION, SOUND JUDGEMENT AND PRUDENCE.
BE VIGILANT=MEANS STAY ALERT, STAY READY, BE ON
GUARD, SPIRITUAL ALERTNESS, IN THIS FIGHT WE MUST STAY
FOCUSED ON WINNING (OR STANDING) AT ALL COSTS, THIS IS
NOT A GAME IT IS LIFE AND DEATH.
THE WORD SAYS HE IS LIKE A LION.
EXPOUND ON THIS - TELL THEM ABOUT THE NATURE OF A LION.
1 PETER 5:8 (AMP)
8Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at
all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion
roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.
1 PETER 5:8 (MSG)
8 Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and
would like nothing better than to catch you napping.
9 Keep your guard up.
You're not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with
10 Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The
suffering won't last forever.
11It won't be long before this generous God who
has great plans for us in Christ——eternal and glorious plans they
are!——will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the
last word; yes, he does.
1 PETER 5:9 (KJV)
9Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same
afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world
1 PETER 5:9 (AMP)
9Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset--rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined], knowing that the same (identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world.
STEADFAST= STANDING, 1 DAY, 1 WEEK, 1 MONTH MAYBE LONGER.
JUST LIKE FIGHTING IN THE NATURAL WHEN YOU WIN YOUR OPPONENTS KEEP GETTING BIGGER AND TOUGHER, BUT KEEP FIGHTING. THE MORE ONE PRACTICES AND EXERCISES TO IMPROVE HIS CONDITION (PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY) HE IS STRONGER IN WINNING. YOU AND I MUST EXERCISE OUR FAITH AND LEARN TO STAND LONGER AND STAND STRONGER NO MATTER HOW BIG THE ADVERSARY IS. THE WORD SAYS WE WIN WHEN WE STAND FIRM AND STRONG ON THE PROMISES THAT HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR US.
LIKE BROTHER HAGIN SAID, “IF YOU ARE WILLING TO STAND FOREVER IT WON’T TAKE VERY LONG.”
PEOPLE MIGHT SAY I DON’T WANT TO FIGHT, THE LORD KNOWS MY HEART, AND IF IT IS HIS WILL IT WILL WORK OUT.
THAT IS A DEFEATED PERSON BEFORE THEY START FIGHTING. JESUS SAID HE GAVE US ALL POWER AND AUTHORITY, HE SAID HE GAVE US THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM.
IF YOU AND I ARE NOT WILLING TO FIGHT FOR WHAT IS OURS SPIRITUALLY, THEN THE ENEMY WILL TAKE IT AWAY FROM US. IN THIS FIGHT YOU AND I ARE IN, KNOW ONE HAS TO DIE FROM SOME STINKING DISEASE OR BAD REPORT.
JESUS PAID FOR OUR SALVATION THROUGH HIS DEATH ON THE CROSS. HE WENT TO HELL AND TOOK BACK THE KEYS AND OUR AUTHORITY FOR OUR VICTORY WE WALK IN TODAY.
WHEN WE FIRST GOT SAVED GOD HAD TO HELP US MORE,
BECAUSE WE WERE BABY”S. NOW THAT WE ARE GROWN UP.
HE HAS GIVEN AND PROVIDED US A WAY OUT EVERY TIME.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON HIS WORD BY FAITH; BUT WE MUST
EXERCISE OUR FAITH.
WHEN GOD IS ON OUR SIDE.,WE CAN NOT BE DEFEATED
UNLESS WE QUIT FIGHTING THE FAITH FIGHT. THIS IS NOT A
PHYSICAL FIGHT. THE DEVIL IS TRYING TO GET US TO LET GO
OF OUR FAITH IN GOD AND THE WORD WHICH IS ALIVE IN OUR SPIRITS
1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 (KJV)
13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 (AMP)
13For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not adjusted and adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.
1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 (MSG)
13No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never let you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to help you come through it.
BEING GOD HAS GIVEN US ALL THE ANSWERS AND AUTHORITY TO WIN. HE DOESN’T SEE IT AS A HINDRANCE TO LET YOU FIGHT AND WIN, CAUSE HE HAS ALREADY PROVIDED THE VICTORY.
PROVERBS 18:14 (KJV)
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who
can bear?
PROVERBS 18:14 (AMP)
14The strong spirit of a man sustains him in bodily pain or trouble, but a
weak and broken spirit who can raise up or bear?
PROVERBS 18:14 (MSG)
14 A healthy spirit conquers adversity,
but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?
WE MUST NOT THINK WE UNDERSTAND WHY OR WHY NOT OR JUDGE. SOMEONE DECIDING TO QUIT FIGHTING AND GO ON. WE WEREN’T THERE. AND SOMETIMES ITS JUST EASER TO QUIT AND GO ON INTO HEAVEN IF YOUR SAVED. DON’T JUDGE ANYONE. BASED ON WHAT YOU THOUGHT YOU SAW.
JAMES 4:7 (KJV)
7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
RESIST=MEANS TO STAND AGAINST, WITHSTAND, OPPOSE. IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO STAND WHEN PAIN IS RACKING YOUR BODY, WHEN YOU ARE TIRED AND WHEN DOUBT COMES AND GOES. BUT YOU MUST RESIST AND NOT GIVE INTO FEELINGS, STRATEGIES AND TACTICS SET AGAINST YOU. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME AND THE SUN WILL SHINE AGAIN.
WE MUST BELIEVE THAT IT'S GOD'S WILL TO BE HEALED, OR WE WON'T RESIST SICKNESS. IT WILL BE A FIGHT TO RESIST IF YOU DON’T THINK IT'S GODS WILL FOR YOU TO BE HEALED.
WE MUST KNOW THAT SICKNESS IS NOT GOD'S WILL FOR US. POVERTY IS NOT GOD'S WILL FOR US. DYING EARLY IS NOT GOD'S WILL FOR US.
PHILIPPIANS 1:23-24 (KJV)
23For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to
be with Christ; which is far better:
24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
PAUL IS SAYING - WE NEED TO STAY HERE AND LEARN TO FIGHT AND WIN SO WE CAN HELP OTHERS WIN THERE BATTLES.
PHILIPPIANS 1:23-24 (AMP)
23But I am hard pressed between the two. My yearning desire is to depart
(to be free of this world, to set forth) and be with Christ, for that is far, far better;
24But to remain in my body is more needful and essential for your sake.
ITS NOT ALL ABOUT US. GOD HAS SENT US HERE TO HELP EACH OTHER. LOVE LOOKS OUT FOR OTHERS.
JAMES 4:14 (KJV)
14Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is
your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and
then vanisheth away
LIFE IS LIKE A VAPOR. THIS LIFE IS TO SHORT ANYWAY. WE DON’T NEED TO QUIT AND COAST ON IN TO HEAVEN. THAT IS SELFISH. OTHERS ARE COUNTING ON OUR FAITH AND SUPPORT.
PSALMS 91:16 (KJV)
16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
WITH LONG LIFE WILL I SATISFY YOU AND SHOW YOU MY SALVATION. AS BELIEVERS WE MUST REFUSE TO LOSE AND STAND ON THE WORD..
THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENT VIEWS ABOUT DOCTORS. GOD GAVE THE DOCTOR THE ABILITY TO HELP US IN THIS FIGHT FOR LIFE. GOD DID NOT HOWEVER GIVE THEM THE FEAR OR NEGATIVITY WE SOMETIMES SENSE WHEN WE GO TO THEM FOR HELP. THE REPORT THEY GIVE US GIVES US DIRECTION FOR WHAT TO STAND AGAINST.
MARK 10:27 (KJV)
27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but
not with God: for with God all things are possible
27Jesus was blunt: "No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by
yourself. Every chance in the world if you let God do it."
ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE TO THEM THAT BELIEVE. WE MUST EXERCISE OUR FAITH SO WE CAN GROW AND OPERATE IN FAITH AND STAND OUR GROUND. JUST IN THE NATURAL WE COULD USE A FIGHTING SPIRIT. WHEN WE GET PHYSICALLY KNOCKED DOWN WE MUST PICK OUR SELVES UP AND GO ON WITH THE WILL TO SUCCEED. KEEP GETTING UP, NEVER STAY DOWN, NEVER ETC...
2 CORINTHIANS 2:14 (KJV)
14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in
Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place
2 CORINTHIANS 2:14 (AMP)
14But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as
trophies of Christ's victory] and through us spreads and makes evident the
fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere,
GOD CAUSES US TO ALWAYS TRIUMPH IN ALL THINGS.
ROMANS 8:37 (KJV)
37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him
that loved us.
ROMANS 8:37 (AMP)
37Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a
surpassing victory through Him Who loved us.
IN ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US.
THROUGH OUR VICTORY YOU AND I, MIGHT TOUCH THE NEXT BROTHER COPELAND OR BROTHER KEITH. YOU AND I ARE EXAMPLES OF THE GOOD FIGHT TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS.
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LETS TURN AGAIN TO: I TIMOTHY 6:12 (READ OUT LOUD) ASK
12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto
thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before
many witnesses.
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH (Say it out loud - 3 times)
WHO IS PAUL BY THE HOLY GHOST TELLING TO FIGHT US
FIGHT LAY HOLD PROFESS
FIGHT = DISPUTE, BATTLE, CONTEND, TUG, WAR, RESIST, COMBAT, CONTEST, OPPOSE, WITHSTAND, BRAWL, DOGFIGHT, MAUL, SCRAP
LAY HOLD = PRACTICALLY APPROPRIATING OF ALL THE BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INVOLVED IN THE POSSESSION OF IT.
PROFESS= CONFESS, SPEAKING YOUR VICTORY, ACKNOWLEDGE, AVOW, DECLARE, PREDICATE,
THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH PAUL IS TELLING US TO FIGHT, LAY HOLD AND PROFESS THE PROMISES TO VICTORY OVER OUR ENEMIES.
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS NOT CHALLENGING US TO TRY ANYTHING EVER. SOME TRANSLATIONS SUGGEST THIS NOT SO
HE IS TELLING US TO FIGHT, LAY HOLD, PROFESS OR CONFESS THE WORD TO VICTORY.
1 PETER 5:8-9KJV
8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
THE DEVIL WANT’S US TO THINK WE HAVE SPECIAL CASE. NO NO THAT’S A FORM OF PRIDE.
AMP
8Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all
times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in
fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour.
9Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset--rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined], knowing that the same (identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world.
WE CANT CUT A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL. HE IS A LIAR, DECEIVER, AND THE ACCUSER OF THE BRETHREN.
OUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE LURKING AROUND TRYING TO TRIP US UP. IM NOT PROPHECYING OR DECLARING. THAT JUST HIS NATURE. AND WE MUST KEEP THIS IN MIND, BUT NOT FEARFUL OF IT BUT A WEAR. THAT HE IS TRYING TO TRIP US UP. HE MIGHT LEAVE FOR A SEASON, HE WILL BE BACK. IT SAY HE IS WALKING AROUND AND SEEKING. FOR A WEAK OR WOUNDED FAITH WALK.
IT MAY SOUND REDUNDANT BUT FAITH COMES BY HEARING.
IF WE ARE NOT OBEYING THE GOSPEL. ITS CAUSE WE DON’T BELIEVE THE REPORT. WE ARE LISTING TO OTHER NEWS (BAD) AND IT WILL EFFECT OUR FAITH AND INFECT.
ROMANS 10:16-17
KJV
16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
AMP
16But they have not all heeded the Gospel; for Isaiah says, Lord, who has
believed (had faith in) what he has heard from us?
17So faith comes by hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the
preaching [of the message that came from the lips] of Christ (the Messiah
Himself).
PEOPLE ASK ME ALL THE TIME, HOW COME YOU ALL GO OVER THE SAME SCRIPTURES OVER AND OVER, TIME AND TIME AGAIN.
ITS LIKE SCHOOL 3-5 GRADE OVER AN OVER MATH CLASS
BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS
I JOHN 4:4 (QUOTE IT)
KJV
4Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them:
because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
AMP
4Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already]
defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who
lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world.
ROMANS 8:31 (QUOTE IT)
KJV
31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can
be against us?
AMP
31What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?]
IF GOD BE FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US.
WHO CAN SUCCESSFULLY OVERCOME YOU WITH GOD ON YOUR SIDE?
NO ONE, NO BODY, IMPOSSIBLE, NOT HAPPENING IF YOU BELIEVE, LAY HOLD, HOLDFAST AND FIGHT, BY STAYING IN PEACE AND REST
BUT WE MUST DO OUR PART AND FIGHT, THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH. BUT WE HAVE TO FIGHT BY DOING THE WORD.
TESTIMONY = FALL OF WALL KFC, DITCH CAVE IN FORSYTH MO.
1 JOHN 2:1-2
KJV
1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.
And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus
Christ the righteous:
2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
AMP
1MY LITTLE children, I write you these things so that you may not violate
God's law and sin. But if anyone should sin, we have an Advocate (One
Who will intercede for us) with the Father--[it is] Jesus Christ [the all]
righteous [upright, just, Who conforms to the Father's will in every
purpose, thought, and action].
2And He [that same Jesus Himself] is the propitiation (the atoning sacrifice) for our sins, and not for ours alone but also for [the sins of] the whole world.
ADVOCATE = ATTORNEY FOR THE DEFENSE,
THAT’S YOU AND I
PROPITIATION = APPEASEMENT, SATISFACTION
ROMANS 8:33-34 (READ OUT LOUD)
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God
that justifieth.
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that
is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh
intercession for us.
THERE IS NO CONDEMNATION IN CHRIST
Romans 8:1 (KJV)
1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
AMP
33Who shall bring any charge against God's elect [when it is] God Who
justifies [that is, Who puts us in right relation to Himself? Who shall come
forward and accuse or impeach those whom God has chosen? Will God,
Who acquits us?]
34Who is there to condemn [us]? Will Christ Jesus (the Messiah), Who died, or rather Who was raised from the dead, Who is at the right hand of God actually pleading as He intercedes for us?
INTERCESSION = PLEAD YOUR CASE, ONE THAT DEFENDS YOU, BUT IF WE WON’T SIDE UP WITH JESUS AND THE WORD THEN WE WILL BE DEFEATED. BECAUSE A SUCCESSFUL ATTORNEY NEEDS THE COOPERATION AND HELP FROM WHO HE IS DEFENDING. YOU MUST BE WILLING TO DO YOUR PART TO WIN. BECAUSE BY US LAYING DOWN, QUITTING OR GIVING IN WE ARE DEFEATED SPIRITUALLY AND THEN PHYSICALLY. AND OUR ADVOCATE, ATTORNEY OR LORD CAN NOT HELP YOU. IT IS REALLY A FIXED TRIAL IF WE WILL ALLOW THE LORD TO DIRECT OUR FOOT STEPS ALL OF THE WAY AND BE WILLING TO DO WHAT WE ARE TOLD AND OBEY.
THE LORD WANTS TO HELP US AND OR ASSIST US IN THE FIGHT. BUT WE MUST DO OUR PART AND USE THE WORD TO STAND ON BUT WE MUST GIVE GOD SOMETHING TO WORK WITH..
WE MUST KEEP OR TESTIMONY BEGINNING TO END SAY WITH THE WORD OF GOD. ANYTHING ELSE WILL FAIL.
SO MANY TIMES PEOPLE SAY THEY WANT THE LORD TO HELP THEM, BUT THEY MEAN THEY WANT HIM TO DO IT ALL FOR THEM. AND THAT IS NOT HOW IT WORKS. GOD SET IT UP SO WE HAVE TO FIGHT. HE’S NOT GOING TO DO IT FOR US WHILE WE LAY AROUND. THERE ARE SPIRITUAL LAWS WE OPERATE IN TO WIN. JUST LIKE GRAVITY IT WORKS EVERY TIME.
LORD HELP ME–LORD DO IT FOR ME–BIG DIFFERENCE
IF SICKNESS AND DISEASE ARE FROM THE DEVIL, WHICH THE BIBLE CLEARLY STATES THEY ARE. THEN WE MUST DO OUR PART AND RESIST THE DEVIL.
COMFORTER - PARACLETES - HELPER
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR HELPER, ONE WHO WORKS WITH ANOTHER ALONG SIDE, BUT ONE MUST PUT FORTH THE EFFORT AND FAITH. IF WE DO NOTHING THEN HE CAN’T HELP US.
A LOT OF PEOPLE MAY NOT REALIZE IT, BUT GOD HAS BEEN ANSWERING THEIR PRAYERS IN FULL. BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN DOING NOTHING THEREFORE THEY GET NOTHING. IT’S JUST LIKE SOWING AND REAPING. YOU PUT NOTHING FORTH, YOU GET NOTHING IN RETURN.
THERE IS TWO TYPES OF WAITING ON THE LORD SITTING OR SERVING. ONE PRODUCES MORE RESULTS
TURN TO: JAMES 4:7 (QUOTE SCRIPTURE)
7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee
from you.
SUBMIT= MEANS FALL IN LINE UNDER ONE AUTHORITY,
RANK, OR ARRANGE UNDER ONE LEADERSHIP.
IF WE DON’T FALL IN LINE WITH HIS REQUEST, THE DEVIL
DOES NOT HAVE TO FLEE.
PSALMS 118:17
KJV
17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD
DECLARE = ANNOUNCE, REPORT, TO PREACH, TO MAKE KNOWN, POINT OUT, STATE, SAY, PROCLAIM, EXPRESS
WHAT ARE WE DECLARING = HEALTH, WEALTH, RESTORATION PEACE, LOVE, JOY, PEACE OF MIND, PROTECTION
AMP
17I shall not die but live, and shall declare the works and recount the illustrious acts of the Lord.
THE PSALMIST SAID “I WILL NOT DIE BUT LIVE”
LET'S SAY THAT OUT LOUD. “I WILL NOT DIE BUT LIVE”; SAY IT OVER AND OVER (NOW) 3-4 TIMES,
LIKE BROTHER KEITH’S SONG SAYS OVER AND OVER.
I PROMISE YOU GOD DIDN’T BRING US THIS FAR TO HAVE US THROW IN THE TOWEL. THERE IS FAR TO MUCH TO DO IN THIS FAITH FIGHT SUCH AS POPULATING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. SO START FIGHTING.
GIVE THE LORD SOMETHING TO WORK WITH. JUST IN THE NATURAL YOUR BODY WAS DESIGNED TO FIGHT ALL SICKNESS AND DISEASES. GOD MADE US THAT WAY, AND WITH MEDICINE IT GIVES US THAT ADDED EDGE TO KEEP US FIGHTING TILL OUR FAITH IS STRONG ENOUGH TO KICK IN, SO TO SPEAK.
IN SOME CASES AS THE MEDICINE HELPS US, WE GET TIME TO DEVELOP OUR FAITH AND START FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH.
WITH THAT IN MIND, YOU AND I ARE GOING TO HAVE TO FIGHT AND GET IN THE GAME AND DO OUR PART, SO TO SPEAK.
HEALING AND PROVISION ARE GIFTS FROM GOD, PROVIDING WE TAKE THEM AS OURS. JUST LIKE BEING FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST. WE MUST RECEIVE THEM AND TAKE AS OURS WITH EXPECTATIONS OF VICTORY.
JUST LIKE IN A FOOTBALL GAME = SPIRITUAL FOOTBALL.
WHEN THE QUARTER BACK (HOLY GHOST or GOD) PASSES OR THROWS THE BALL (WORD) TO US, WE MUST CATCH (THROUGH REVELATION) TAKE HOLD, (HOLD FAST) TO THE WORD AND FIGHT TO WALK IN THE VICTORY THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN PROVIDED FOR US. SOME TIMES WE WILL GET HIT WITH PAIN, SICKNESS, WEAKNESS. THAT’S WHEN WE HAVE TO FIGHT TO HANG ON TO OUR (HEALING).
ANOTHER ILLUSTRATION IS BOXING;
THE DEVIL WILL THROW ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT PUNCHES; HEADACHES, COLDS, CANCER, ETC..., IN THIS FIGHT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO THROW THE WORD BACK AT HIM EVERY TIME. IF YOU AND I ARE GOING TO WIN, WE MUST KEEP ON FIGHTING. PICK YOURSELVES UP, KEEP GETTING UP! KEEP A JOYFUL GRIN ON OUR FACES IN THE MIDST OF THE FIGHT. IF LEAD EXPOUND MORE
TURN TO: 2 CORINTHIANS 2:14 (READ-PICK SOMEONE)
14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in
Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in
every place.
TRIUMPH = MEANS TO LEAD IN TRIUMPH,
CONQUER THE ENEMY
HE (Jesus) WILL ALWAYS CAUSE US TO TRIUMPH IF YOU AND I DO NOT QUIT.
AMP
14But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph [as
trophies of Christ's victory] and through us spreads and makes evident the
fragrance of the knowledge of God everywhere,
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LETS TURN AGAIN TO: I TIMOTHY 6:12 (READ OUT LOUD) ASK
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto
thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before
many witnesses.
FIGHT LAY HOLD PROFESSION
SAY THIS = I WILL LIVE AND NOT DIE AND DECLARE THE WORKS OF THE LORD.
TURN TO: HEBREWS 10:35
KJV
35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great
recompense of reward.
CONFIDENCE = COURAGE, ASSURANCE, TRUST, PEACE, REST, JOY
AMP
35 Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a
great and glorious compensation of reward.
TURN TO: GALATIANS 6:9
KJV
9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall
reap, if we faint not
AMP
9 And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and
doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we
do not loosen and relax our courage and faint.
THE REASON THE LORD PUT THESE VERSES IN HERE IS BECAUSE HE KNEW WE MIGHT BE TEMPTED TO QUIT. BUT WE MUST FIGHT, HOLD ON, DON’T QUIT ONLY THEN WILL WE SEE THE VICTORY.
TURN TO: I CORINTHIANS 9:26 (READ OUT LOUD) ASK
KJV
26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that
beateth the air:
FAITH RACE - FAITH FIGHT - BOTH TAKE PERSONAL EFFORT
AMP
26 Therefore I do not run uncertainly (without definite aim). I do not box
like one beating the air and striking without an adversary.
PAUL IS SAYING WE NEED TO HIT THE MARK, NOT JUST PUNCHING AROUND IN THE DARK MISSING THE MARK. WHEN THROWING A PUNCH, SO TO SPEAK, MAKE IT COUNT. IN A FIGHT THE GOAL IS TO KNOCK THE ADVERSARY OUT AS QUICK AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT EXHAUSTING ONE'S SELF. BEING PREPARED TO FIGHT AND WIN IS KEY,
I BELIEVE.
THE BIBLE SAYS RESIST THE DEVIL. FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT. THIS IS NOT A GAME FULL OF HYPE. THIS IS A REAL BATTLE YOU AND I ARE IN, A LIFE AND DEATH BATTLE. WE NEED NOT TO BE IGNORANT OF HIS STRATEGIES AND DEVICES. IF WE ARE GOING TO WIN, LET'S FIGHT EFFECTIVELY THE BATTLE BEFORE US AND STAY PREPARED FOR BATTLES TO COME. THAT’S HOW WE STAY VICTORIOUS.
TURN TO LUKE 12:39
KJV
39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour
the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his
house to be broken through.
PREPARATION = DETERMINES VICTORY
A LITTLE EFFORT = A LITTLE VICTORY
MUCH EFFORT = GREAT VICTORY
AMP
39 But of this be assured: if the householder had known at what time the
burglar was coming, he would have been awake and alert and watching and
would not have permitted his house to be dug through and broken into.
2 TIM 2:15
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to
be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth
HOSEA 4:6
6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected
knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing
thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
TURN TO JOHN 10:10
KJV
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am
come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
THE THIEF
IS A LIAR, A DECEIVER, ACCUSER OF THE BRETHERN
AMP
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that
they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it
overflows).
2 CORINTHIANS 10:3-5
KJV
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through
God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every
thought to the obedience of Christ;
(LOOK AT THESE VERSES WITHOUT PRECONCEIVED IDEAS)
EPHESIANS 6:10-13 READ THIS THROUGH THEN BACK UP
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
EPHESIANS 6:10 -
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his
might.
BE STRONG IN THE LORD = DEPEND & BELIEVE ON THE WORD
EPHESIANS 6:11
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil.
WHOLE ARMOR = FULLY COVER READY FOR THE BATTLE
STAND AGAINST = THIS IMPLIES SOMETHING IS COMING, GET PREPARED.
WILES = TRICKY, CRAFTINESS, SCHEMER, STRATEGIES, A CUNNING DEVICE OF ERROR, TO LAY IN WAIT, TO DECEIVE THE DEVIL IS ALWAYS TRYING TO TRICK US OR LIE TO US.
YOU AND I ARE NO MATCH FOR HIM. HE WILL TAKE YOU OUT WITHOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT. ALWAYS WAIT ON THE LORD AND BE LEAD OF THE SPIRIT.
JUST BECAUSE IT LOOKS GOOD MEANS NOTHING WITHOUT THE SPIRIT'S DIRECTION. ALWAYS CHECK IN YOUR HEART
BECAUSE THE HOLY SPIRIT KNOWS ALL THINGS.
PROVERBS 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
GIVE TESTIMONY:
LAWRENCE WELK, MAN HOLE, JOHN HOOKER
EPHESIANS 6:12
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of
this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
;
WHO DOES IT SAY WE ARE FIGHTING. NOT EACH OTHER, FAMILY, FRIENDS, YOUR DOCTOR, ANY PERSON, PER SAY; WE ARE FIGHTING THE DEVIL AND HIS CO-HARTS.
READ THROUGH 6:13-18, THEN EXPOUND
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able
to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on
the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and
watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
EPHESIANS 6:13
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR NOT HALF.
HOW DO WE PUT IT ON - BY FAITH - BY RECEIVING IT IN FAITH
WHEN FULLY CLOTHED ONE CAN STAND LONGER AND STRONGER, NOT AS SUSCEPTIBLE TO QUIT, GIVE IN.
EPHESIANS 6:14
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and
having on the breastplate of righteousness;
FIRST THING YOU PUT ON IS YOUR GIRDLE-BELT IT WAS 6-8 INCHES WIDE AND ABOUT1 INCH THICK. THE TRUTH OF THE WORD, YOU CAN ONLY WIN WITH THE WORD.
FOR OUT OF YOUR BELLY FLOWS RIVERS OF LIVING WATER = BELIEF SYSTEM THE HEART OF MAN
YOU MUST STAY SUBMITTED.
(JAMES 4:7).
WE MUST KNOW WHOSE WE ARE AS WELL AS WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST. WHEN STANDING RIGHTEOUS WE CAN STAND STRONG, AND LESS LIKELY TO WAIVER, AND IN TIME NOT WAVERING AT ALL BECAUSE THE BLOOD OF CHRIST MAKES US RIGHTEOUS,. THIS IS NOT AUTOMATIC, WE MUST BELIEVE AND FIGHT, NOT ROLL OVER.
EPHESIANS 6:15
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
PEACE, NOT FEAR, PUT ON PEACE.
CALMNESS, JOY KNOW THE WORD
Scriptures about Peace
JOHN 14:27
JOHN 16:33
EPHESIANS 6:16
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to
quench all the fiery darts of the wicked
ALWAYS STAND BEHIND THE WORD, IT WILL PROTECT YOU FROM STRATEGIES, AND WEAKNESS THAT COME YOUR WAY. THEY WILL HIT THE SHIELD, NOT YOU SO YOU CAN KEEP ON FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT. WE DO NOT HAVE TO LOSE WHERE YOU AND I ARE THE VICTOR.
EPHESIANS 6:17
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which
is the word of God:
PROTECTING OUR MIND IS A MUST. WE CAN NOT JUST THINK ANYTHING WE WANT AS SOME MIGHT THINK OR SAY. YOUR MIND MUST BE STAYED/FOCUSED ON THE LORD IN USING THE WORD OF GOD AS A SWORD WHICH IS WHAT IT IMPLIES. THE RHEMA OF GOD'S WORD IS THE SPIRIT - ACTIVATED AND INSPIRED WORD. IT IS THE DECLARATION OF SCRIPTURE TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC SITUATIONS OR OBSTACLES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE SPEAK THE WORD IN FAITH AND CONFIDENCE.
EPHESIANS 6:18
18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and
watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all
saints;
THIS ARMOR IS FROM GOD BY FAITH
TRUTH RIGHTEOUSNESS FAITH OPPOSITE
LIES UNRIGHTEOUSNESS FEAR
HEBREWS 4:12
12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any
two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and
spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the
thoughts and intents of the heart.
JOHN 8:31-32
31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue
in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
WHAT IS THE TRUTH = WORD, JESUS, THE HOLY SPIRIT (SPIRIT OF TRUTH).
HOW DO WE KNOW THE TRUTH?
BY READING OUR CHAPTERS MONDAY - FRIDAY OUT LOUD, BY MEDITATING ON IT RELATIONSHIP, FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP WITH THE TRUTH. WE WILL KNOW THE TRUTH.
2 CORINTHIANS 3:17
17 WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS THERE IS LIBERTY
WE GET FREE BY SAYING AND
THINKING ON THE WORD. PHIL 4:8
WE MUST BE AWARE THAT THE DEVIL QUOTES SCRIPTURE.
WHO WAS JESUS TALKING TO? THE RELIGIOUS LEADER WHO TURNED THE WORD AROUND TO BENEFIT THEIR PLAN. JUST LIKE THE DEVIL DOES TO US.
DEUT 19:15 IN THE MOUTH 2-3 WITNESS LET THE MATTER BE ESTABLISHED
JOHN 8:44
44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will
do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the
truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he
speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
THIS SCRIPTURE REMINDS US THAT THERE IS NO TRUTH IN HIM, SO WHEN HE SPEAKS TO US, WE MUST REMEMBER THERE IS NO TRUTH IN HIM.
1. IF HE SAYS SICK - HEALTH
2.YOUR GOING TO DIE - YOUR GOING TO LIVE
3.BROKE - BLESSED
4. LOST - SAVED HE CAN NOT TELL THE TRUTH.
THE ARMOUR OF GOD IS SYMBOLIC. HOW DO WE PUT ON THE ARMOUR - THROUGH REVELATION.
REVELATION IS TRUTH REVEALED TO YOU AND ME THROUGH SCRIPTURE.
2 CORINTHIANS 10:5
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every
thought to the obedience of Christ;
WHOSE SIDE DO THESE THOUGHTS SUPPORT? LIGHT OR DARKNESS?
ROMANS 16:17-18
17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and
offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid
them.
18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their
own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of
the simple.
WE SHOULD QUIT DEBATING WITH PEOPLE ON WHAT WE BELIEVE. YOUR FRUIT
WILL DO THE TALKING FOR YOU. THEN THEY WILL ASK AND GET SOMETHING OUT OF WHAT WE BELIEVE, AND THE TRUTH WE WALK IN.
GOOD WORDS = SMOOTH TALKING
FAIR SPEECHES = FLATTERY
PROVERBS 4:20-24 BE LEAD 25-27
20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of
thine heart.
22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their
flesh.
23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far
from thee.
25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight
before thee.
26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from
evil.
JOHN 3:6
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
JOHN 4:23
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall
worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to
worship him.
1 JOHN 4:6
6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God
heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
ROMANS 8:14
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
ROMANS 8:16
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children
of God:
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LETS TURN AGAIN TO: I TIMOTHY 6:12 (READ OUT LOUD) ASK
12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto
thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before
many witnesses.
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH (Say it out loud - 3 times)
WHO IS PAUL BY THE HOLY GHOST TELLING US TO FIGHT,
LAY HOLD, AND PROFESS
FIGHT = DISPUTE, BATTLE, CONTEND, TUG, WAR, RESIST, COMBAT, CONTEST, OPPOSE, WITHSTAND, BRAWL, DOGFIGHT, MAUL, SCRAP
LAY HOLD = PRACTICALLY APPROPRIATING OF ALL THE BENEFITS, PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INVOLVED IN THE POSSESSION OF IT.
PROFESS= CONFESS, SPEAKING YOUR VICTORY, ACKNOWLEDGE, AVOW, DECLARE, PREDICATE,
TO WIN THIS FIGHT YOU AN I MUST FIGHT NO EXCEPTIONS
1 PETER 5:9
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are
accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
JAMES 4:7
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
EPHESIANS 6:13
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO THINK THAT THE LORD IS GOING TO
DO ALL THE FIGHTING FOR THEM. HE HAS DONE ALL THAT HE
IS GOING TO DO. THE REST IS UP TO US.
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