The Word Restores is an outreach radio and internet teaching ministry focused on sharing what the Word of God is telling us about how we should live as victorious Christians.
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In this episode, we will begin discussions on heightening awareness of our need to examine ourselves. You see, when we consider this process we must dig deep down inside to look into our hearts, to lay our motives and thoughts bare so that they may be judged by God.
When we think of Christmas, we think of the birth of Jesus Christ, of course. Christ is included in this season. The very name Christ-mas denotes a celebration or worship (mas) of Christ! But somehow, we also focus on preparation – planning the gifts, the dinners, the parties, the visits with family and friends. On many occasions, Jesus may even get lost in the celebration. But this year we've been forced to pare down our plans. So, what's left? Our focus is returning to the meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ! So, while we have the opportunity for this unprecedented shift, let us reflect on why we are celebrating His birth. How could this image of this innocent baby translate into Him being Christ, the Savior of the world? Why do we want to recall the events of His birth in songs and plays, without giving thought to the enormity of God's plans and preparation for His birth? In this episode, let us reflect on some biblical scenes that forced Jesus to come from Heaven to Earth. God made His plans for this birth. He knew the reason why this Earth needed a Christ, an Anointed one. And that was Jesus!
Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Watch this broadcast on Facebook Live!
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In this episode, we share our scriptures, insights, and tools that God has given us to make it through this current battlefield. It is my prayer that you will be encouraged and strengthened to continue in this battle. My brothers and sisters, we need to be reminded that God has not changed. His Word has not changed. We sing of His great faithfulness, but do we trust that, if He did it before, He could do it again? Whether the battle is on a small personal scale or on a global humongous scale, we still serve the same great and mighty God! I pray that those in need of encouragement and strengthening will see victory. I pray that we all see the light at the end of the tunnel, even piercing through the darkness we are experiencing in this world at this very moment. I pray this, in Jesus' name. Amen!
I awoke one morning recently to distinctly hear the Lord speak into my spirit, “seek ye the Lord while He may be found.” I continued with the Voice, "call upon Him while He is near.” How awesome it is to be awakened by the Voice of God speaking His own Word. Let me share with you what the Lord is saying to me, and to you who may listen in these trying and distressing times. The Lord says, "I am speaking to My people! You have a friend in Me. You have a confidante in Me. You have a lover of immense love, of everlasting love, of unimaginable love, in Me. So, seek Me! Turn off the world stimuli for a while. Fast from the world news, fast from your friends, fast from your family, fast from your fellowship, fast from you! From your thoughts, from your patterns that you are beginning to establish, or re-establish as in the old times. FAST FROM THEM!" The Lord decrees in Isaiah 55:9 (Message), "I don't think the way you think. The way you work isn't the way I work.” How then, should we think? I pray that we recognize our need to turn our attention to seeking the Lord for His direction for our lives, particularly in these difficult times.
There is a juxtaposition between the anxiety of this pandemic we are living through and the joyfulness of the celebration of the Resurrection. Yet, we cannot neglect to celebrate all the same. There are no packed churches with high masses or early morning sunrise services. Choirs have taken a break from the Hallelujah Chorus and liturgical dancers are now resting as we all withdraw from the routine festivities. We are beginning to recognize that His Resurrection seemed to have been the icing on the cake, but not the cake itself! Now that we are forced to strip away the trappings of the celebration of His Resurrection, we can now begin to see the real reason for celebrating (John 3:16). But how do we begin to apply what we now know to our new life? We begin by getting to the core of the Resurrection. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ made a way for each and every one of us to have everlasting life, if we believe.
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In part 5 of our Kingdom series, we will look at who we are as Kingdom people. We will confirm through the scriptures that we are children of God, chosen, rich in faith, and heirs who have been given a promise because we love Him. As Jesus said, the Kingdom of God is inside us. So, it is up to us to change our attitude from the inside, being mindful to walk circumspectly. We are reminded that God has rescued us, redeemed us and forgiven our sins. We will also be reminded that we are ambassadors for Christ. Consequently, we must go out boldly to declare that Christ is King! He has already paid the price for us. We, as Kingdom people, have come out of darkness into His marvelous light, and so we must walk in the light of His Kingdom. Amen.
In this episode, we look at the types of kingdom communications in which we should be engaged. In addition to worship, we will note that we must remain in a state of prayer, supplication and thanksgiving to God our Father, and Jesus Christ. On the other hand, we will also recognize through the scriptures, that our communication must also be with others both in and outside the Kingdom, in witnessing, teaching, and preaching. This is not a laid-back Kingdom. So, let us be about our business for the King. I pray that we care enough about the Kingdom to continue to communicate both vertically and horizontally as we receive our direction from the King, and spread the word far and wide so that others may be drawn to it. In Jesus' name, amen.
In part 3 of our Kingdom series, we will look at some of the elements that constitute Kingdom principles as described in the Word of God. We will note principles such as practicing and teaching obedience to the commands of God to fulfill His will, walking the path of righteousness with honor and respect for everyone, and maintaining our Kingdom focus on the King. We will also recognize that our Kingdom principles must include humility, with the recognition that the path will not always be easy. There will be persecutions and afflictions, which we are to endure as our faith continues to grow abundantly. Despite being offended, we are reminded that we must abound in forgiveness, not just once, and not just toward our friends, but toward everyone all the time.
In part 2 of our series, we will turn our attention to the King, Jesus Christ, the Anointed one of God. We will learn through the scriptures that He is eternal, immortal and invisible. This King is the King of kings! There is not one other king who can say the same. So, why should we not worship Him? Why should we not treat Him with the respect, dignity and honor due to Him, His name, His position and His place in our lives? Even before His birth, His kingship was declared and made known far and wide. Even the wise men of the east came to worship the King. Jesus Christ, our Messiah, our Anointed One, is the King of kings, and Lord of lords. Whether we accept it now or later, we will all accept it, and serve and obey Him.
The purpose of this Kingdom series is to facilitate the continuing process of understanding who we are in the Kingdom of God and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through searching the scriptures, practical application, and insight. Kingdom is designed for those of us who are serious about our faith and are seeking a foundation such that there will be no wavering as we steadfastly seek the interests of the Kingdom of God as we grow in Christ Jesus. We will consider where we, as Kingdom people, currently stand and where we are expected to be in order to become successful in the ministry to which the LORD has called us. For each of us, it is a personal journey with guidance and support from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and other disciples through the Holy Spirit.
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