The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God -
Putting First Things First !

First things first, let us honor our Heavenly Father. Today is the day that the Lord has made. Agree ? So, let us look to the heavens and give Him thanks. Amen ? Now, let us praise His Holy Name for all He has done for us. The word of God has a great deal to say about honor and whom we should honor. We are told by God to give Honor to whom honor is due. Let us not live in this world by double standards. Can you stop and think for a second, do you remember those who have sacrificed for us____ ? First the Ultimate Sacrifice, Jesus Christ, the Final (finished) Sacrifice. Some people have gone through life never receiving the honor they deserve. Why ? Because, we live in a culture and age of dishonor. It has become normal for people to hated, disrespect and dishonor others. People of the world it's always, do things My Way or The Highway. Jesus warned us in advance, if you follow Jesus Christ, you will be hated also. We are not of this world Children of God, but in this world. It's in John 15:16-19, Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Whether you like it or not, it's very clear that believers, will be hated and rejected by the world. The word of God ask this question are you foolish or wise?  Read Galatians 3:1-4,O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. Our lives truly must reflect His character and calling, we will experience either rejection or acceptance from people around us. People don't like to hear the truth and some people overlook the truth. The truth about God, He never changes,and He will never leave you. Jesus Christ came to do what we could not do for ourselves. Thank God, that He loves us unconditionally. The people of the world has conditions on love. If you want to be “loved” by the world, you need to do what the world does. Read Matthew 15:3-8,But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. How many children in the 21 century have followed deceiving spirits and things taught by ungodly people ____(many)? The numbers are to high, we have to stand strong and be encourage. Amen ! Let know one tell you not to speak the truth, it's the truth that shall set you free. We are called to judge righteously, and judging between right and wrong is something we do everyday and it should be a part of our way of thinking. Discernment is spiritual growth, it should be in every believer's way of thinking. Heavenly Father, let not our hearts be trouble speaking the truth. Jesus said,in John 7:24, Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. Help us Holy Spirit, before we make that judgment, we must make sure we are judging righteously from God’s Word and not relying on our own opinion.The children are being destroyed from lack of knowledge of Your Word Lord. It's the same spirit used to deceive Eve, deceiving the young generation. Let us watch and pray for others, let the Lord fight the battle. Let us walk in love, peace, joy and truth.Thank you Lord for your Living Word. Amen ! 

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

Always on time the word of God ! From the beginning of time, God had a purpose for the beloved children of God. It's in Isaiah 46:9-11,Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. Now understand you have been position for a purpose in mind by God. The Lord who formed us, knows for what particular services and purposes he intended for us. The word of God tells us, there is a set time for everything under the sun. It's in Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verses 1-11 read it. We have been giving a divine gift from God. Look in the mirror, how do you see yourself ? Unworthy, second guessing your calling, nervous, not good enough, overwhelmed with fear and doubts? Could it be your feeling inadequate? Or listening to other people, you don't have what it takes?  It's a battled going on in the spirit realm (the mind), its spiritual warfare. We must learn what spiritual warfare really is, and how to wage both defensive and offensive warfare ! Our spiritual battles are real, even though we cannot physically see the darkness with the natural vision. But the ungodly spirit shall perish away, God is in control. For it's in Psalm 37:12-17,  The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous. Children of God, our heavenly Father view us in a different way. He has started a good work within us and He will finish what he started. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. He is the potter and we are the clay. It's in Isaiah 64:8, But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. Children of God, we have to be firm and immovable always abounding in the work of the Lord. We must build appropriately and effectively upon Him as our foundation, with confidents. For in Philippians 1:6, Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Do you know the story of Nicodemus, he had a wise, inquiring mind. When he first sought out Jesus, Nicodemus went at night, so no one would see him. He was afraid of what might happen if he spoke to Jesus in broad daylight, where people might report him. He couldn't rest until talking to Jesus and knowing the truth from within Himself (spiritual). So, Nicodemus never hid his faith in Jesus Christ again. God is the source of all truth, and our strength.Trust Him and run your race, it's about His presence. Now God is speaking in, Isaiah 41:10,Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Heavenly Father,we know that, if God is for us, who can be against us? We know that no one can overtake us. For it is written in Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Thank you Lord for Your Living Word. Amen !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

People of God, this is the last week of the first month, January 2015. Have you planted your first fruits to the Lord ? I have been studying and following the first fruits principle with Pastor Paula White for years. One of the most powerful principles of God's Word is that of first fruits. I have learned through this study of first fruits, we must come into alignment with Jesus' teaching. If we seek the blessings in our lives, then we must have the order and structure of His Word. We have to learn to trust God's Word in every circumstance and in every area of our lives. We have to walk  worthy of the calling of God's Love and His Purpose !  For it's written in Ephesians 4:1-6, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Walk with the peace that comes from only God, by His Spirit.We are called by God to teach, preach and speak the truth about the Kingdom of God. Let us not worry about tomorrow, nor worry about the things of this world. It is clear that everyone, saved or unsaved, will go through trials and tribulations. If is in Matthew 6:32-33, (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.When you seek the Lord with all of your heart, then nothing is impossible for your life. When you put God's principles first everything else falls in place. Understand, there is Only One God, who is above all !  Heavenly Father, we seek your face daily. Nothing nor anyone comes before you Lord. Nothing just happens, your in control of everything Lord. For you are the light of the world, darkness will not overtake your children. For it is written in Psalm 27:1-2, A Psalm of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Thank you Lord for Your Living Word. Amen !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

Understand God knew you before you were in your mother's womb. This means before you came forth out of the womb, He knew you ! It's in Jeremiah 1:5,Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Do you not know that God has a purpose for your life ? In other words, God had a purpose in mind for you before you were born. Now, understand the plan of God will be fulfilled. It's the word Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. God has given us a secret wisdom planted within for his good work. It's totally beyond what we can imagine, without the Spirit revealing it to us. We have to trust the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us. The world does not know the wisdom and potential of God's plan. Jesus said, " I AM The True Vine", you are the branches. He is the vine and we are the branches upon which he displays his fruit. Heavenly Father, we thank you for choosing us. For the Lord chose us before the foundation of the world. For it is written in John 15:16, Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. We must walk by faith, for His good work. We are called to be fruitful, bearing fruit that will last. Thank you Lord for your Living Word. Amen !

The weekend Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

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The weekend Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !
For the last two weeks, people have been talking to me about spiritual attacks. Children of God do you know that your on the battle field everyday ? When you seek the Lord with all of our heart, we're going to be attack spiritually. This is called testing your faith in God, trusting His Word, in difficult times. From the very beginning of time, Satan deceived Eve into believing that God's Word was not true.We have to know for ourselves, the Word of Truth. It’s important to learn how to live expectantly as you learn to live by faith.We are in a spiritual battle of some sort on a daily basis. Spiritual warfare comes in two ways: offensive and defensive. Offensive warfare is tearing down the strongholds the enemy has formed in your mind through deception. It's a spiritual battle in the mind. There is no taking off our armour, we need Spiritual strength from God, we haven't finished our course yet. It's in Ephesians 6:11-12, 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. We have to understand the three main areas of where the battles are fought, Spiritual Battle, Worldly Battle, and the Battle Within Us.  In warfare, battles are fought on different fronts, for different reasons, and with varying degrees of intensity. Our spiritual battles are real, even though we cannot physically see the attacker. But, we can educate ourselves on how the battles are fought and how they impact our lives on a daily basis. In the book of  James 1:1-3, James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. For, we are in the world but not of the world, we are going to have conflicts. Those conflicts are spiritual warfare, it is the forces that control the world that are in conflict with God.. Heavenly Father, we come before you at the throne of grace seeking your wisdom. Let us decrease for you to increase in us daily. "Lord increase our faith" in you ! For it is written in Philippians 4:5-7, Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Thank you Lord for Your Living Word. Amen !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

God's Word is forevermore, nothing added or subtracted for instruction and directions. It's in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. All true Scripture comes from the breathed of God. We need to be fully equipped for the work before us ! We are not saved by works children of God, but by the grace of God. The wholeness and completion that is in Christ Jesus is not of works, but by His (love) grace for us ! God’s heart is that we all have the same mind when it comes to the truth of His word. God's Word is sharp and powerful. For it is written in Hebrews 4:12-13, 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. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. We need to read the word of God daily, so we can grow spiritually. You do know that, God is a Spirit ? For God is a Spirit, so those who worship Him, must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. Children of God read John 4:23-24, 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. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. We need to equip ourselves for life’s journey, for the things to come.Take advantage of every opportunity to increase your knowledge of God’s Word everyday. Let us learn to "search the scriptures' and "meditate" on the Word of God. Heavenly Father, we need Your Word day and night. We need the Holy Spirit to lead and  guide us daily. Let us not turn to the left or right, but be firm, steadfast and immovable by your word. For it is written in Joshua 1:7-8, Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.Thank you Lord for your Living Word. Amen !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !

The Living Word for the Beloved Children of God - Putting First Things First !
Let's first take a look back over the past years. Understand you cannot go back into the past, it's behind you. Let's put this revelation in proper perspective in relation to the big picture.  In looking back can you see spiritual growth in your life today ? In looking back over the various places you been, was it the Lord leading or your will guiding your steps ? It's in Jeremiah 10:23, O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. Each place should have enabled us to learn a certain lesson.The lesson is our footsteps are order by the Lord, step by step. We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. It's in Psalm 37:22-23, For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Do you know the  job of the Holy Spirit ? It is to help you in every area of your life, step by step? If you let Him (Holy Spirit), do the work for you !  God has a future plan for your calling with a purpose in mind. God has a set timetable in which all His plans will manifest in your life at the appointed time. Trust Him, and wait on His timing and directions.  Heavenly Father, we come before thy at the throne of grace. For we not know the way to take without your direction Holy Spirit. For our lives are not our own. For we are servants of the Lord, not of ourselves. For it is written in Proverbs 3:5-7,Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. Thank you Lord for your Living Word. Amen !