Philippians 3:20 -- For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul spoke not about going to heaven someday, but about living as citizens of heaven today....specifically "from" heaven toward earth.
We have the privilege of representing heaven "in this world" so that we might bring a manifestation of heaven "to this world".
Matthew 6:10 -- Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Into Action
How are you bringing Heaven to this world today?
What can you do to be more effective?
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Spirit Power
Philippians 1:28 -- Don't be afraid of your enemies; always be courageous, and this will prove to them that they will lose, and that you will win because it is God who gives you the victory.
Peace is spirit power.
Your peace, your immovable stand upon the word of God is a sign that you are positioned correctly in perfect submission to the will of God.
The very fact that you are not frightened by your adversary is a sign that you have authority over him.
Ephesians 2:14 -- For He Himself is our peace......
2 Thessalonians 3:16 -- May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way.
Into Action
How are you developing "spirit power" in your life today?
What is the biggest enemy in your life today?
Peace is spirit power.
Your peace, your immovable stand upon the word of God is a sign that you are positioned correctly in perfect submission to the will of God.
The very fact that you are not frightened by your adversary is a sign that you have authority over him.
Ephesians 2:14 -- For He Himself is our peace......
2 Thessalonians 3:16 -- May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way.
Into Action
How are you developing "spirit power" in your life today?
What is the biggest enemy in your life today?
Saturday, October 23, 2010
The Substance Of Things Hoped For
Hebrews 11:1 -- Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.
As a deed enables me to lay claim to property that belongs to me, so my faith enables me to lay claim to God's promises that belong to me.
Observation
If I build my faith -- my title deed -- on God's word, it won't matter if the devil hits my body, attacks my finances, or tries to steal my peace. I can kick him off my property because my faith will be the proof of ownership I need.
Nothing can stand in my way!
I build my house of faith and move in!
Into Action
What are you having faith for God to accomplish in your life today?
Write out 2 scriptures that will be giving you the required revelation to bring this to pass.
As a deed enables me to lay claim to property that belongs to me, so my faith enables me to lay claim to God's promises that belong to me.
Observation
If I build my faith -- my title deed -- on God's word, it won't matter if the devil hits my body, attacks my finances, or tries to steal my peace. I can kick him off my property because my faith will be the proof of ownership I need.
Nothing can stand in my way!
I build my house of faith and move in!
Into Action
What are you having faith for God to accomplish in your life today?
Write out 2 scriptures that will be giving you the required revelation to bring this to pass.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Grabbing Hold Of The Reality
Hebrews 4:12 -- For the word of God is living and powerful............
For one who has faith in the word of God, there is nothing impossible. There are no impossibilities when there is faith....and there are no exceptions.....
Observation
My faith in God's word is not just an abiding faith; it is active -- it is aggressive by nature.
It has focus and purpose.
Faith grabs hold of the reality of the Kingdom and forcefully and violently brings it into a collision with this natural one.
An inferior kingdom cannot stand.
Matthew 11:12 -- And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Romans 10:17 -- So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Into Action
What vision has God put into your heart?
How are you violently applying your faith?
For one who has faith in the word of God, there is nothing impossible. There are no impossibilities when there is faith....and there are no exceptions.....
Observation
My faith in God's word is not just an abiding faith; it is active -- it is aggressive by nature.
It has focus and purpose.
Faith grabs hold of the reality of the Kingdom and forcefully and violently brings it into a collision with this natural one.
An inferior kingdom cannot stand.
Matthew 11:12 -- And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
Romans 10:17 -- So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Into Action
What vision has God put into your heart?
How are you violently applying your faith?
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Speaking From Your Spirit
2 Corinthians 4:13 -- We have the same spirit of faith as he (the psalmist) who wrote, 'I have believed and therefore have spoken.' We too believe, and therefore we speak.
To speak by faith is simply to speak words that agree with the word of God instead of the circumstances around you.... It's speaking from your spirit instead of from your mind.
The Bible tells us that God uses words to "call those things which be not as though they were" (Romans 4:17).
Affirmations
I speak the end result of what God's word tells me about my situation as opposed to the way it appears to the senses.
I stop "telling it like it is" and start speaking and believing the promises of God.
I put the power of God's word to work for me.
Proverbs 18:21 -- Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Into Action
Name two things in your life that you are believing God for that you cannot do yourself.
To speak by faith is simply to speak words that agree with the word of God instead of the circumstances around you.... It's speaking from your spirit instead of from your mind.
The Bible tells us that God uses words to "call those things which be not as though they were" (Romans 4:17).
Affirmations
I speak the end result of what God's word tells me about my situation as opposed to the way it appears to the senses.
I stop "telling it like it is" and start speaking and believing the promises of God.
I put the power of God's word to work for me.
Proverbs 18:21 -- Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Into Action
Name two things in your life that you are believing God for that you cannot do yourself.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The Mind Of Christ
1 Corinthians 2:16 -- For who has know or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ, the Messiah, and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart. (AMP)
First Corinthians 6:17 says that when you were joined to the Lord you became one spirit with Him. He came into union with you so that He can talk to your heart to heart -- His thoughs become your actions.
He wants you to walk so closely with Him that you never lack power to overcome the evil of this world, and feel His heart of compassion toward those that are hurting or afflicted with sickness and pain. He wants to be one with you, so He can reach out through your hands and fulfill His purposes in the earth.
Affirmations
I make a fresh commitment to walk in union with God.
I give my attention to His Spirt in my inner man.
I determine to yield to His voice and not the voices of the world or the flesh (senses)!
Into Action
What are you doing today to grow towards union with God?
First Corinthians 6:17 says that when you were joined to the Lord you became one spirit with Him. He came into union with you so that He can talk to your heart to heart -- His thoughs become your actions.
He wants you to walk so closely with Him that you never lack power to overcome the evil of this world, and feel His heart of compassion toward those that are hurting or afflicted with sickness and pain. He wants to be one with you, so He can reach out through your hands and fulfill His purposes in the earth.
Affirmations
I make a fresh commitment to walk in union with God.
I give my attention to His Spirt in my inner man.
I determine to yield to His voice and not the voices of the world or the flesh (senses)!
Into Action
What are you doing today to grow towards union with God?
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
They Shall Be Filled
1 Corinthians 15:4,6 -- And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures. After that, He was seen of above five hundred brethern at once.
Before you can receive the fire of the Spirit, you must want it. Perhaps that is why only 120 appeared out of 500 brethern in the upper room.
Into Action
Name 3 things that you do daily to pursue the action of the Holy Spirit in your life.
Before you can receive the fire of the Spirit, you must want it. Perhaps that is why only 120 appeared out of 500 brethern in the upper room.
Into Action
Name 3 things that you do daily to pursue the action of the Holy Spirit in your life.
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