Sovereinty ....Prayers answered you don't put a lot of time into, that the one's you have cried out with all of your heart...Just Be! ...being filled...Ephesians 5:18...OH Glory!
Isaiah 62...Word came to me yesterday given during a time of Intercession months ago...given to me with a start. My, my, my...how precious the Lord is to me! Heaven that hears is being brought down inside the church. Glory! Answered prayer of the watchman lifted to the heavens...coming to bless! Shock to us all at how precious He is to give after such lengthy prayers...some of anguish, focus, urgency, love, refusing to just let it pass. Oh, how He sees the diligence! Oh,how he sees the pain even! Oh, how He remembers! Oh, how we are not forgotten or forsaken!
Zealous outpouring...oh, let it be! New wine, fresh wineskins! Dreams coming true. For me and for you. I'll take it. I receive it. You can have it. I can have it. It's good. It's God. It's love. It's true. No more undone. Flooding of goodness that answers everything else unto the Yes and Amen to the glory of God!
Deuteronomy 28:13b says...And the Lord shall make you the head and not the tail ; you shall be above and not beneath! Glory...Heed the word and believe ..Oh just how much you are loved!
1 Corinthians 3:9 says this...Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him! I will say it again and again and again....Oh, how He loves you! Sing it church! He loves you!
Romans 9:16 says....The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God...woah! Shout aloud! I see a few verses down...glorious liberty! Oh my! Do you hear my heart?! Do you sense a shout?! Loved. Loved. Loved. Loved. Loved.
Romans 8:22 says...For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. Have you prayed in all seriousness like this for the goodness of God to be poured out? You know you have! Romans 8:27 says...He searches the motive of the heart...knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Let the words fly up off that page and flood you like "a never before kind of encounter"! Let the days ahead flood you so that you can barely sleep for the excitement that is crowding you with goodness...not of deprivation, but of longing, emmense and complete and total longing that overcomes your being...makes your "want to" dance and shout and sing and walk and talk and love like you have not in sooo long. It's in you. Tap in. It's in me. I think I will! Glory to God for the blessing being poured out. Jump out of that bed on Sunday morning and know that it is ...woah...it is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!! You can't help it. You are about to shock yourself with excitement even! Pull out the songs you haven't sung in a while...not old, but fresh. Have fun! Let go! Let's go...into the fullness that His word speaks of....not in wisdom that is taught of men...but that which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual (1 Corinthians 2:13)...Communicate and grow! My bible says in the margin...lol...speak in that prayer divine, Divinely Supernatural!!! Hallelujah!
Newness! Newness! Newness! Alive and fresh and holiness coming to you right now! Excitement to your spirit....within the word! Amen! Breathe!!!
Romans 8:37 says...YET, in all these things we are more than conqueors through Him who loved us! We not only have a master who loves us but there is victory for you and victory for me! What prayer could you pray to honor Him the most? What does He want from you? What would make His heart sing? What would make His heart throb with excitement in how you send your glorious prayer unto? He wants to hear you! What is it you can lay at his feet?
Be healed...in whatever ails you; your grief, your body! Be encouraged!
There are things being spoken to your heart. They always were. They never changed. It is. Realize the glory of the Lord is on you and around you. And then shout the excitement to your neighbor. Spread the glory all around of what you see, hear and sense is yours! Be blessed in this day!...and most of all....(Ephesians 3:19) know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God....TOTALLY FULL!
5 Ministry Gifts + Office of Helps(Explanation but not limited to)
-These very often overlap or you will see characteristics of others in different catagories listed below. The important thing to know is this is just the undestanding in words here and there is not only new revelation all the time but the experiential knowledge is where you learn the most. Yet another reason to heed the word and not give up meeting together and showing love to one another.
Realizing that the gifts are not for heirarcial control, assignment, systems or people ranked one above another though respect for others we always have, the gifts not for control, competition or to build formulas for personal gain but to show forth what God is doing through us for the profit of all...to love the brethren and allow the Holy Spirit to flow in and through us. There is no gift mix. I am going to type that twice. There is no gift mix. It is how God wants to move through you. It is how you are prepared to receive.
Carry with you with enormity of great measure the "discerning of spirits" because many things will come to you and you have to discern what is for you, not aligned to the word and spirit or what is for you but perhaps not for this time or what is being called forth for or in the moment. As we grow in Him and also as we are thrust into deeper measures of the Holy Spirit's move in our lives we must be aware of how He is calling us to be used.
We are all growing in some form or fashion in the spirit. You will also see that as you read down you may find that there have been seasons of one gift or another that you have flowed in and now you are experiencing another gift in your life or you may also see that you have always carried a particular gift and maybe you are blessed in the read that you didn't realize it. It's about His grace. Oh how He loves us!
Gifts of God...Romans 12:6-8 (Character of...)
~Prophecy-Ongoing prophetic insight, manifestation of spontaneous thought, independant or of public office
~Teaching- Instructor of truth of God's word or those in public office of a Teacher
~Exhortation- Encourager, Marked of a Pastor, brings encouragement
~Giving- Giving in area of emotional, physically or financial support
~Leader-Those able to lead or function in administration
~Mercy- Compassion shown by word or deed to another
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Gifts of Jesus....Psalm 68:18-19 and Ephesians 4:11 (Character of...)
*Sometimes the Gifts of Jesus are demonstrative, a form of art or a supplied gift
Apostle- Often travels, concern for the churches, does not dominate, not hierarchial, not governing office, means "sent forth", has a commission; not merely going, marked by signs and wonders and mighty deeds, marked by deep encounters with the Lord, has beyond the ordinary relationship with the Lord, 1st a preacher or teacher of the Word, seems in some way to embrace all the gifts, ability to establish churches, sometimes a missionary sent out. Gentle, affectionate love for the brethren. Able to provide outstanding leadership, power and abilities to establish churches, spiritual gifts stand out.
~There are 4 classes of Apostles 1) Jesus, Chief Apostle sent from the Father 2) 12 Apostles of the Lamb (original) 3) Messenger, delagate, representative, witness 4) Those who pioneer new churches and new territory
*Examples- Hebrews 3:1...Jesus, 2 Corinthians 12:12...signs and wonders, 1 Corinthians 9:1-2, 1 Corinthians 4:15 ...not many Fathers, 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 gentle, affectionate; character of, 1 Timothy 2:7, 1 Timothy 1:11...preacher and teacher, Galatians 1:13-17...deep experience
Prophet- Foreteller, Inspired speaker, for the perfecting of the saints, speaks by divine inspiration or impulse of sudden inspiration, called to full time ministry, difference in prophesying and the ministry of a prophet, 1st a preacher and/or teacher of the word, marked by visions and revelations and even dreams, a seer; meaning to see and know things supernaturally, may simply say what the Holy Spirit is saying, not perfect because the gift is manifested through human beings, office is marked by 4 gifts of the Holy Spirit continually which are....Discerning of Spirits, Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge and Prophecy, laying on of hand for healing may go along with this office, misrepresented as knowing everything...though only knows what is asked for or that which is revealed to one called to or operating in this office, public office may also look like tongues and interpretation
*Examples...Ephesians 4:8,11-13...Ministry Gift, 1 Corinthians 14:1...desiring to love first, 1 Corinthians 12:29....Ministry gift of tongues, 1 Corinthians 14:3.....speaks edification, Acts 22:17-18,1 Corinthians 14: 29-30...how to judge prophecy for yourself, Romans 8:14...led from within, 1 Corinthians 12:1-3, Luke 4:27....lepers cleansed, 2 Kings 5:10...washing at the Jordan 7 times, Luke 17:12-14, John 9:6-7, 2 Kings 5:20-27...does not always know everything
Evangelist- Marked by signs and wonders, often a roving ministry, messenger of good tidings, encourager, can be matter a fact in nature, many times an exhorter, office marked by gifts of healing and miracles from salvation to physical healings, preacher and/or teacher of the gospel, preaching to affect the will of one in need of salvation, repentance and conviction, marked often by travel, has a supreme gift to bring one to the Lord for initial salvation experience, this office often is marked by all the offices across the spectrum in a different way than an apostle without a specific commision other than salvation of souls and healing.
*Examples...Ephesians 4:11-12...Ministry Gift, 1 Corinthians 12:28...healing gifts, Jeremiah 20:9...burning fire to preach good news, Acts 8:6...miracles, Acts 8:12...preaching and baptizing men and women
Pastor- Literally means shepherd; corrector, protector, friend, provider, leader, rules, overseer, poiman, no higher call, marked by great example but not superhuman, undershepherd to the local body of believers generally, marked by much compassion, settled and stationery office but is not limited to; but generally of the heart, the only one appointed to the five fold ministry, can stand in office as a preacher or teacher or both, not a hireling, overseer of flock, not a position of a novice, definite leadership, no more respected office, heart aches for people, often may feel like you want to care for them all, outstanding characteristic of love, nourishes and nurtures others in the Word, concerned with the wholeness of a person
*Examples- Ephesians 4:11...Ministry Gift, John 10:9-13...shepherd vs. hireling, 1 Corinthians 12:28...governments refers to this gift, 1 Timothy 3:1...desiring to be an overseer or bishop, 1 Timothy 2:4-5... rules household well, 1 Thessalonians 5:23...wholeness, Matthew 9:35-36...compasssion for the weary or the scattered
Teacher- Divine gift, supernatural endowment, aim straight, well-defined, doesn't cause division, an office of edification, marked revelation, not an inferior call, instructor, watering ministry, brings light to the understanding of, always growing this area of learning, study important, wisdom
*Examples- Ephesians 4:11...Ministry gift, 1 Corinthians 12:28-29...gift, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9....watering, Romans 12:4....office, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2...a teach, Romans 12: 6-8...teaching gift
Office of Helps - A helper or reliever, providing assistance to help support the ministers of the five fold offices, shows mercy with genuine eagerness, cheerfulness and joy. Servant/hospitality, music ministers, prayer, intercessors and administrations, various art forms that glorify, edifying dance
1 Corinthians 12:28...helps, Romans 16:1...servant, 1 Timothy 3:8-13...deacon, Romans 16:3-4...helpers, Romans 16:6...laboror, 2 Kings 3:15-16....ministers of music, Romans 15:9, 1 John 5:14-15; and many more on prayer
These are not exhaustive to ministry gifts to the church but gives somewhat of an outline.
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Often times other gifts to the body of Christ think that characteristics of that gift or gift mix is so very different from their own...A teacher sometimes think evangelists are too flamboyant and sensational. Evangellists think teachers are dry and dogmatic. Evangelists and teachers might however, agree that prophets are intense and extreme. While all of these thoughts might carry a bit of truth birthed from perspective it would be wrong to judge each others gifts because without it we can no longer be whole and it takes all the body together to make it whole.... Rather the prophet is to inspire the teacher. The teacher is to steady the prophet. The evangelist is always reminding us that the lost are dying and in need of a Savior. The pastor demonstrates much nurturing and care. The apostle is to lead the way to new ground and establishment of new works.
Now let me say this....with a story. My daughter was always neat as a pin, organized to a fault you might say, kept a list at her bedside complete with a list of all she needed to do the next day or even "in the middle of the night" inspirations. I would explain her closet to you like this...Long sleeved, short sleeves, long sleeve sweaters, short sleeve sweaters, jeans, capris, longer skirts, shorter skirts, shorts, jackets...and so on. You get the general idea. It was nice and neat and likely as I recall also within each category was color coordinated. She went off to college in August and by mid November when she arrived home for the Thanksgiving holiday within hours she was off to visit friends. As I poked my head in her bedroom to get something I was shocked that I could not even open the door. It was a disaster area. I literally had to push the door open. After I took a deep breath in shock, not because she needed to clean it up since it was vacation for her....but because this was not her character at all.....I had the biggest laugh of my life! I was really very happy for her because I saw what had happened. She found freedom in being able to let go and be messy and not have to worry about it because she had now figured out how to let go of "having" to do it one way. I giggled and as I walked away it was as if I seen her throwing a bucket of paint on her perfectly aligned closet. Now that would not be the sane thing to do and would not accomplish anything but I am trying to say she had the foundation of what to do and not to do and she was finding balance from always being the task oriented, teacher, highly organized type...and there is nothing wrong with this...but she was now learning how to let go and flow with what was happening in the moment and she could not do that before. There was a far deeper meaning there than an organized closet. It was like she displayed or likened to the teacher and later moved into more of a prophetic area. She was not a preacher or teacher but did display characteristics of these gifts.
Everyone learns differently. This is why there is no gift mix. I have personally seen it happen exactly backwards for two other of my children...hands on, really had to concentrate and pay attention to even think about being organized but could do anything hands on quickly, singing, playing instruments came easily and learn sign language quickly without a thought. As time went on they learned the qualities of organization. These two children displayed other qualities first and then learned organization with time.
Sometimes you will note a gift operating in your life or someone will tell you that you display characteristics of a particular gift. Test the spirits. Listen. Pray. Let the Spirit confirm the Word. What are your personal experiences? Listen to your spirit. He will equip you. Be moved by what you believe and not as much by what you see or feel.Study. Look for characteristics of that office. You may find you display more than one gift or office in your life. A quick overview...
Apostle-Commissioned Specific
Prophetic-Inspirational Insight
Evangelist- Messenger of the Good News
Pastor-Shepherd
Teacher-Divine Aim-Straight Teach
Helps- Reliever
Reading over all of this can be used as a study but can do more harm than good if you think you have to fit into it somewhere specific. A suggestion might be to read it, study it ...if you deem necessary and then...throw paint on it and enjoy! : ) The Holy Spirit will show you. Let's do something edifying with the Holy Spirit and have revival. I bet when it winds down if it does : ) we will know more because it's in that deep place of the spirit that you get the confirmation of all that is written in the Word.
Amen! Let's go!
Inspiration flows from the Holy Spirit so here is what I have to share on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the strengthener to human personality.
The Holy Spirit does 3 things...
1) speaks truth
2) tells always about Jesus
3) doesn't do anything opposed to scripture
~1 Corinthians 12:4-Diversities of gifts are gifts of the Holy Spirit as in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12
~1 Corinthians 12:5-Differences of Ministries is gifts of Jesus as in Ephesians 4:11
~1 Corinthians 12:6-Diversities of Activities are gifts given by God as in Romans 12:6-8
Romans 5:5 says...The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Amen! Let's get filled up so we can pour, pour, pour...more and more!
Ephesians 5:18 says....Be being filled with the Holy Spirit to be continually filled, whether by hearing, reading or by the laying on of hands...we are commanded in the scriptures to be filled.
2 Corinthians 1:20 says...For all the promises of God are yes and amen to the glory of God through us. What has He promised you?
Illumination of Christ in you is your countenance aglow with Him. Amen! Changes things on the outside. From the inside out.
The anointing breaks the yoke to all things ungodly trying to be about or around you. 1 John 2:20 says....But you have an anointing from the Holy One and you know all things.
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So, here we go. Gifts of the Holy Spirit...1 Corinthians Chapter 12 ...9 Gifts
Now there are distinctive varieties and distributions of endowments (gifts, extraordinary powers distinguishing certain Christians, due to the power of divine grace operating in their souls by the Holy Spirit) and they vary, but the [Holy] Spirit remains the same.And there are distinctive varieties of service and ministration, but it is the same Lord [Who is served].And there are distinctive varieties of operation [of working to accomplish things], but it is the same God Who inspires and energizes them all in all.But to each one is given the manifestation of the [Holy] Spirit [the evidence, the spiritual illumination of the Spirit] for good and profit.To one is given in and through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] a message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] a word of knowledge and understanding according to the same [Holy] Spirit; To another wonder-working] faith by the same [Holy] Spirit, to another the extraordinary powers of healing by the one Spirit; To another the working of miracles, to another prophetic insight the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose); to another the ability to discern and distinguish between [the utterances of true] spirits [and false ones], to another various kinds of [unknown] tongues, to another the ability to interpret [such] tongues. All these [gifts, achievements, abilities] are inspired and brought to pass by one and the same [Holy] Spirit, Who apportions to each person individually [exactly] as He chooses.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit are not to be confused with the fruits of the Holy Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. These are not our own works but the product of what the Holy Spirit does through us. Here are the ways we might see them together. Not necessarily in order....
Revelation Gifts: These 3 work or operate together at times to reveal
Word of Knowledge- given in the moment for a specific need, can speak of past or present usually. The discouraged are comforted and can be the inward voice of existence.
Examples ...
~1 Kings 19:2-4, 14, 18....Enlighten a discouraged servant
~2 Kings 6: 9-12...Warn a King of Enemy Plan
~1 Samuel 9: 3-6, 19-20....Recover lost Property
~1 Samuel 10: 21-23...Discover a man hiding
Word of Wisdom- divine revelation given by the spirit of God concerning divine purpose of the will of God. Speaks always of the future. Word of wisdom often operates closely with word of knowledge. Comes in many forms. Can be conditional but know that our God is a God of mercy.
Examples....
~Acts 9:10-16
~Acts 8:26-29
Discerning of Spirits- Note: It is not the Spirit of Discernment, gives and lends insight into the spiritual world, can be in an open vision of the Holy Spirit as in John's visions noted in Revelation, sometimes see into spirit realm to see Jesus, also tells/reveals what kind of a spirit is behind a manifestation, discerning; not mind reading, sometimes seeing and hearing into other realms
Examples....
~Exodus 33:20-23
~Acts 16:16-18
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Power Gifts: These 3 often work together to display power, power of God flowing through you
Gift of Faith- greatest of the power gifts
~Passively this gift can operate to receive in belief things God honors (below are 4 different ways)
1-Special Faith- supernatural faith imparted after baptism of Holy Spirit or as the Spirit wills...1 Cor. 12:9
2-Fruit of Faith- comes after salvation experience...Galatians 5:22-23
3-General Faith- every believer has this....Romans 12:3
4-Saving Faith- leads one to salvation...Ephesians 2:8, Romans 10:9-10
~Actively (does) this gift can operate, can receive miracles
1-Supernatural Uttered Word Comes to Pass
Examples...
Personal protection...Daniel 6:16, 7, 19-23
Supernatural sustenance....1 Kings 17:2-6
Raising the dead....Life restored in every example of the Word!
Ministering the Holy Spirit....Galatians 3:5
Working of Miracles- supernatural intervention in ordinary course of nature OR temporary suspension of accustomed order through the Spirit (Ex. Sun Stopped)
Examples....
Double Portion- 2 Kings 2:9-14
Meal for the Needy- 1 Kings 17: 12-16
Stuck Blind for a Season- Acts 13: 4-12
Paul's Shipwreck- Acts 27
Jesus Rebukes Storm- Mark 4:39
The Anointing- Acts 10:38
Gifts of Healing- works 2 ways...
1) deliver the sick
2) destroy works of devil in the human body, given to heal miraculously without natural means, are manifested through another person to you or can come directly by faith. The difference is the channel but same Holy Spirit.
Examples....
~1 Corinthians 12:28-30
~Acts 10:38
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Inspiration Gifts (or) Gifts of Utterance: These 3 gifts operate often together to say something
Gift of Prophecy- Supernatural utterance in a known tongue, you are speaking for God, love imperative
Examples...
~1 Corinthians 14:1...pursue love and desire to prophesy
~1 Corinthians 13:2...speaking mysteries to God, not man
~1 Corinthians 14:3...gift to edify and exhortation to men
~1 Corinthians 14:4...edificaiton to the church
~1 Corinthians 15:5...prophecy in known tongue or unknown with interpretation-associated with office
Gift of Tongues- Supernatural utterance never learned by speaker, not understood by speaker or necessarily understood by the hearer.
Examples....
~ Mark 16:17...Supernatural sign
~1 Corinthians 12:30...Public Ministry of Tongues
~1 Corinthians 14:27-28 Interpretation
Gift of Interpretation- supernatural flowing forth by the spirit, the meaning of an utterance (utterance means something uttered; vocal expression) spoken in tongues, can also happen in interpretation of song in an unknown tongue. It's NOT a translation in other words. More than one peson can interpret the same utterance AND have a different interpretation. It is for all and the Spirit is not limited. The interpretation is not called a message but an utterance not to confuse. God has much to say through us.
Example...
~Public utterance of tongues may be long and interpretation shorter most often- 1 Corinthians 14:27
~Interpretation - 1 Corinthians 14:13-15
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These 9 gifts are not made of concrete. They happen. They move with. They are in a flow. They are compounded greatly in the corporate anointing. They are hindered by wrong spirits such as envy, greed, strife and the like. We invite the Holy Spirit not only to come and be and take part with us but as it is spoken to us to move and to give away whatever is given to us. No gift is for the purpose of condemnation or the lack of a gift is not for condemnation as well. (Romans 8:1) He gives liberally. We seek after them. They are a blessing, a part of the Word. They are what helps grow the church within, the church corporate and the fellowship individually but together as the church. Jesus is always the primary focus. If you have him you have everything you need for growth toward godliness. Do we slip? Yes. Are we forgiven? Yes. Must we forgive one another and move on? Yes.
Hinderances to the move of the Holy Spirit are much incorporated into the same hinderances to revival that we all crave to ourselves; our own spirit, but also corporately. It often happens when we don't even realize it. We just repent and move on. He is sooo good! If we get overly excited and forget about foundational truths of the Holy Spirit's counsel, if we carry an attitude of pride, when we forget about saving the lost, when we look to professionals rather than the church, when we forget intercession, when we forget about the whole body, when we despise prophecy, when we are in some form of sin; known or unknown, when we don't faithfully look to care of the brethren, when we forget about others and are not patient....Much of this is right out of 1 Thessalonians 5. A good read.
Not everyone will carry every gift, whether by transfer or by way of your personal faith. Though prophecy is noted to be the best gift and indeed the scriptures say to covet to prophesy (note this does not mean to hurt others to do so). It then goes back to the motive of the heart. It is a pressing in but more over in your own pursuit of the heart is where it first is prepared to grow. It takes all the gifts operating together just as it takes the whole body operating together. If we are missing a foot or hand we are not complete. So, with that every gift is a good gift given from above and is the most important one at the moment to minister with.
Ok, now that I have typed all this without condemnation I am just right now gonna get on my knees because I do not at all want to hinder the Holy Spirit and something somehow has and I know it.
P.S. Thank you to whomever chose better colors than I for this post ; )
Awoke wide awake 2:25am with many on my heart. Wake up. Wake up. Must write. ...Haven't since Sept. 20th...It's time I hear. Enemy plan under foot I hear ...yet again. There is too much good. There is too much love. There is too much light. All of it expells darkness. All of darkness is overcome. Blame shifting to avoid bowing the knee. It never works. Vieing for control. Shut down that the Lord might have His way....and His way is right, true, noble, good, of virtue, of love, good report and praiseworthy. And...it's the honor of Kings to seek it out. Glory! Pulling together that it all work..it all mesh..that it all unite in love as the scriptures call for. Psalm 133:1 says ....BEHOLD, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Everyone has a place. There is no one without. A dear one sung just recently...not about position. This is true. It is about loving each other and coming together in the power of the Holy Spirit that the church might look and be whole. Every part working together. Another dear one said...we must get serious. I have learned in my lifetime that in that seriousness there is the letting go and enjoyment of fellowship and fun in the church and out. It is two sides of a coin that make it what it is. In it there is triumphant joy, triumphant praise, triumphant vision. In it there is love. In it there is no fear because perfect love casts out all fear. Speaks freely. Romans 14:17 says...The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking but joy in the Holy Spirit. Amen Amen! So much to be said about fellowship...so very precious to my heart.
Know this church...we are blessed, chosen, adopted, forgiven and redeemed. No paralysis to anyone when you speak the truth in love. If your loved one is ailed of something that sets itself up against the knowledge of God...share and pray and the enemies work is ceased in the moment. In this, trust is built in the spirit, in the church, amongst those dear to you. And best of all....the plot to pain and not protect is shut down.
I was taught that to walk in the spirit is not only practical but spiritual. The spiritual; from within, from above. The natural; perhaps the mindful if you see it this way. I will say it in this manner...the words are life off the page. It is word and spirit. Spirit follows the spoken word. In other words when the word is preached, revelation falls and the light bulb goes off and it all clicks and there is growth. Inspiration is there.We take and eat of it.
The enemy tries to vie for control, twist words, take the upper hand, come along with the condemning white glove, walking along trying to find error and in that moment we have a choice...shoot down every arrow not of God by holding up the shield of faith or we will allow the attack to weaken us. And when it does one of the two, we stand up, brush ourselves off and put on all the armour and move on. We have the life manuel. Keep it close. It is your cleansing....at least in part.
Ephesians 6: 11-17...put it on daily. Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil. For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place]. Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God, And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace. Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one]. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God. I will say this here...we MUST have on the armor. We MUST get in the word. It's your saving grace. It's the heart of God in place.
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...and noteworthy to go on to write here....Ephesians 6: 18-19 & 23-24 ...the word practical to the doing of prayer- spiritual. ...Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people). And [pray] also for me, that [freedom of] utterance may be given me, that I may open my mouth to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news (the Gospel)
Peace be to the brethren, and love joined with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). Grace (God's undeserved favor) be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying and incorruptible [love]. Amen (so let it be)....God's word is so beautiful....so majestic and true. It's time for me to teach the practical goodies I have been taught that the church rise into the victorious place. It seems we can't get into that place of ultimate victory and togetherness in love until so...here we have it. Amen!
We need encouragement. We serve God with a loyal heart and a willingness. For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.....2 Corinthians 8:12 We all must be encouraged. If there is no giver, there is no receiver and if no one is willing to receive, then there can be no giver and so...the seed falls to the ground and the enemy thieves it and it all becomes of no effect. The word says...Freely give, freely recieve. Amen! I was taught early on that if you don't let someone give you something then they cannot do what they are suppose to do and you can't grow by not recieving. It's like it's a win, win situation. THIS is so precious, the ways of God! I am about to shout! GLORY! This is exciting to me. If you are always the one who just gives, then it's your turn to receive. If you are the one who always receives, then give it away. If you are stopping someone from a dear blessing to their heart by not letting them give it, it hinders the flow. Let go and receive : )
So, we will go here where the most encouragement seems to be flowing and I pray we all receive much. When it's sunk in perhaps as I have been taught...we can then go back and sing to the glory of God the Father in loud shouts of praise and wonderment. But first things are first I am seeing and so I am being moved to type fast and furious because the devil is on the prowl and my loved ones are the target and well, there is just no other way to say this....a righteous anger floods me where those I love are concerned! So, lets move on because it's been spoken over and over to my spirit again and again....I am to be about a new joy movement so let's move out into the word so that we can move with joy and ease. I feel release flowing to you as I write. Speak the words out loud since I am physically not speaking them to you and let them become the rhema word to your spirit. Let the word wash over you and excite you to go further with the Father.
Blessings of the Holy Spirit available now to you and always. The Holy Spirit is revealed in the word as the sealer, the enlightener, spirit of unity, spirit of holiness, a fountain, a giver of the word. The Holy Spirit can be grieved. Grieved within yourself from holding back his natural working in our lives or grieved as in pressed upon wrongfully. This is where love covers a multitude of sin. Right there is the balm...not the bomb...the balm, like the balm of gilead...soothing, precious, always filled of love right over your spirit. Right there in sponteneity of the moment....love to you, infilling to you....Let me not get off track here...moving on.
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Insert your name in the following prayers and pray them over those you love, those who need encouragament, those who have need. You will see change. You will see the victory for them. You will see victory in the word. You will see victory for yourself. It's the word. It always wins because it is good.
Ephesians 1:16-19....I do not cease to give thanks for you,_______ making mention of you________ in my prayers. [For I always pray to] the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, that He may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him, By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light, so that you can know and understand the hope to which He has called you, and how rich is His glorious inheritance in the saints (His set-apart ones), And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength,
Ephesians 3:16-19....May He grant ________out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality]. May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love, That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God's devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it]; [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]!
Ephesians 6:19-20...And [pray] also for _____, that [freedom of] utterance may be given _____, that (he/she) may open their mouth to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news (the Gospel), For which (he/she) is an ambassador in a coupling chain [in prison. Pray] that (he/she) may declare it boldly and courageously, as they ought to do.
Let it flood you and them. You will see. So will they. Fast and pray for insight into revelation knowledge. Coupled with studying and praying Ephesians, explosion in your spirit. Yes, Hallelujah and Amen!
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Here are some thoughts to ponder as you study the life breathing word...Amen!
~Ephesians 1:3...The blessing noted here is...spiritual tongues, seasoned with grace and power of the word. Food!
~Ephesians 1:11...The Holy Spirit within us is the counselor. We counsel ourselves from within. Does this mean we need no counsel from one another? Absolutely not. If we have no fellowship, we have no love. If we give nothing, we receive nothing. The words says that there is safety in a multitude of counselors. This does not mean to have everyone's opinion, but to measure by the Holy Spirit and to take counsel not only from within but from trusted loved ones. Together you can't go wrong. He wins again within you and to you and from others. (as a matter to state...and you know the few that you are...I was spurred on and stirred up to write this that I write...why?...because it is good and it must be shared)
~Ephesians 1:14...Holy Spirit is the guarantee, the deposit, the down payment so to speak...and we give him praise for the purchased posssession. Taking that a step further...go deeper with him and he'll be your down payment for all of your needs and desires. Philippians 4:6 Amplified says...In every circumstance with definite requests make your wants known to God! Do this with prayer and thanksgiving! OH Wow! I am and I will! Answered prayer. Psalm 55:22 is noteworthy to study further...It says...Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Woah...precious...Psalm 37:5-6 says...Commit your ways to the Lord Trust (means...be confident, be bold, put confidence in) so in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light (Glory...light here means...set on fire, luminary, light, happiness, clear morning, sun, break of day) And your righteousness as the noonday (noonday means...window, dual, double light, tide, anointing, noon tide, producing light) I am undone...this is so exciting! Hear my heart!
~Ephesians 2:1-2 We are made alive and dead to sin. We don't operate according to the powers of the air. I seen this once like this...when we speak from our mouths ill will, the prince of darkness sends his cohorts out to snatch the word and then multiplies it to make war....gives birth to sin in many facets and thus weakens one another. Doesn't edify or encourage. ***None of this is meant for anything other than furthering the kingdom and lifting one another to a place of victory. There is a flip side to this here as well. It is rooted in trust and prayer. When we PRAY BELIEVING that we not only have what we say, but also what we say stays within the boundaries we command it to we have what we prayed believing for. Takes all the mistrust we might have from our hearts to the Father that we are not being heard, because we are and it binds the enemy from getting what we asked for. What we bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and what we loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Matthew 16:19 says. Woohoo! Amen. And so...we can have in the Heavenly Places, even in corporate places, here on earth just as the things we will one day have in heaven. It is for here and now! Hebrews 11:1 says...Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the realization of things unseen. Hallelujah! My definite request is my substance of hope. Realized! This is the happiness of my heart. The word...it's life blood. It's God, family, love, life, joy, peace and ministry!
~Ephesians 2:7 the word "riches" means wealth, fullness, money, abundance. This speaks motive of the heart. Is it to get rich or is it to have the abundance God promised to us? A thought: How did we come to know what this meant? We studied it our for ourselves. We dug in the word. We want his life, his blessing, his fruit, his will, his ways, his gifts. Not of ourself...of Him. To remind me of this I drew a picture of a package, a gift with a bow. All tied up it is love...not in the sense of being bound, but a gift.
~Ephesians 2:13 You were brought near by the blood of Christ. Woah...that is abundance. We are void of all without it. There is power; great and eternal power in the blood. If you are in a state of weakness in anyway...Plead the blood of Jesus over you, your family, your church, your life and your friends, your sisters and brothers in the Lord, over your physical body over the eyes of your heart,over your relationships and your spirit will be illuminated. You will breathe freer. You will see and feel and sense the glory of God flood all that you pray over. You will see things in a new light.
~Ephesians 2:14 Means in essence that there need not be hostility; ceasing of strife. He is your peace. Cast down all thoughts that are not of peace.
~Ephesians 2:18...Through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. Glory. This is unity and answers to no division. Don't allow the enemy of your faith to be a thief though lack of unity.
~Ephesians 3:3-4 You were just as others but now the word made alive in you that you are partners in covenant with God. This is now made understood through Christ.
~Ephesians 3:17 Christ dwells in your heart through faith and you being rooted and grounded in love...when your heart and spirit is rooted in love, these are the roots that don't easily come out of the ground. Foundation of the word.
~Ephesians 4:3 Endeavoring....eagerness, quickly, prompt, earnest, striving, receive....Ahh, this makes me smile : )...to keep unity in the bond of peace.
In conclusion here...1 Thessalonians 5:23 says ...Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit , soul and body be preserved blamless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. You access your intellectual and emotional realm with your soul...You access the spiritual realm with your spirit. With your body you access the physical realm. Soul and spirit not the same...but when unified there is no division. Peace in unity. Amen.
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I think I will stop here though I sense much more to come. Be blessed. I love you.
