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Intimacy: Secret to Joy Unspeakable - Ministering Pastor Mrs Funmi Obilana | Published March 9th, 2025 | RCCG - LSMC - Columbia Campus

Happiness vs JoyReflection scriptures - Romans 15:13 NLT, & 1 Thessalonians 5:16 NLTSong suggestions- Joy (Unspeakable) by Voices of fireQuestion to ponder- What brings you Joy?

Under the brutality from white "Christian" slavers, enslaved Black folks cultivated, protected, and passed on a profoundly different faith in God, Jesus, and the scriptures. In this moment, when white nationalists have claimed the church again and again, we look to the Hush Harbors for lessons on how to faithfully follow Jesus and find Joy Unspeakable even in terrifying times.

In this podcast, Pastor Justin delivers a powerful word during our Christmas service with an exhortation on how we can and must choose joy.Support the show

When the holidays feel heavy, there's profound meaning waiting to be discovered in the struggles. Drawing from the stories of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus himself, Pastor David reveals how the first Christmas was far from picture-perfect yet became the most significant moment in history. Learn why your trials, like gold refined by fire, might actually be drawing you closer to the true heart of Christmas and a deeper, more authentic faith. (12/22/2024)

Joy is the result of what's happening in us, because of what happened for us. Joy isn't just a feeling; it's a deep, unshakable gift that reminds us God is in control, no matter what's happening around us. It's rooted in gratitude and flows from what Jesus has done for us. Join us as Pastor David shares, from 1 Peter 1:3-9, how this “inexpressible and glorious joy” can transform your heart and bring you lasting hope this season. (12/01/2024)

Discover the mystery of the incarnation—God became man, making the impossible possible. Pastor Danny de Armas unpacks 1 Peter 1:4, revealing the eternal inheritance awaiting believers: imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. In a world of uncertainty, Peter's words remind us to look forward with “joy unspeakable,” anchored in the promise of a secure, heavenly future. Join us as we celebrate the hope of Jesus, our Immanuel, and the truth that for Christians, the best is always yet to come. (12/08/2024)

Song List: 1- Why do I sing about Jesus? 2- Joy Unspeakable 3- Precious Lord, Take My HandTeacher: Bro John CantrellScripture: 1 John 3:1-10 & Romans 7:19-25 & Romans 12:2

I sometimes wonder if joy is not the new apologetic for a world that no longer believes in rational argument. I read this week a story about David Barrett. He was an Anglican missionary who studied evangelism globally. He was giving a talk to a group of influential businessmen. During his talk, a gentleman raised his hand and asked, “Professor Barrett, can you tell us what's the most effective missionary tool the church has.”  Barrett replied, “Based on our research, I'd have to say the answer is martyrdom.”             There was a long silence, then another man asked, “Professor Barrett, can you tell us what the second most effective missionary tool would be?”            I suppose what Barrett is getting at is that, while history is full of stoics who would die for their country or for a person, only the Christians have died with joy. This was unprecedented. It was because of hope!             This week we are looking at joy as it relates to hope. Hope and joy are bound up together in the Bible. Hope in the Bible is not a wish that something in the future would come true, though that has power as well. But hope in the Bible is a certainty not just that all will be well in the future but that all will be restored! It is so powerful, it actually is fuel for our lives when things are hard, not in spite of the hardship but in the midst of it, and can actually color our lives with joy.            There is a “way” to joy. Psalm 98, while an unabashed celebration of joy unspeakable, also offers a way out of bitterness and self-pity. As we know, “pain is unavoidable, but we can miss joy.” (Tim Hansel, You Gotta Keep Dancin') What a story we might tell if we were the people of joy even and especially in the difficulties of living in a fallen world. We will talk about this and more on Sunday.             Also, as we move into our third week of raising money for our place of joy, Our Big Backyard, begin to prayerfully consider what investment you can make in future joy at St. Patrick. Then, in faith, fill out a pledge card and drop in the offering plate or in the collection box in the Narthex as you leave.  

(and full of Glory) Paul may have been the first Jesus follower to be tutored one-on-one by God. Imagine all he received in that intense period of extreme makeover! All props of the Law were dismantled and replaced by scandalous, unmerited grace. Paul's life as a Pharisee was the perfect reference for what Jesus was referring to when he said, ‘You (the people) have heard it said, but I say to you . . . ' Upon Paul's completion of ‘Following Jesus 101,' he was fired up to bring his astonishing, liberating training to everybody, everywhere. He spent the rest of his life giving himself away, doing just that. And finding unspeakable joy. Romans 8:14-25 1. vv. 14-16 –full _______________________________________________ coming 2. vv. 17-21 – full _______________________________________________ coming 3. vv. 22-24a – full ______________________________________________ coming 4. vv. 24b,25 – full _______________________________________________coming

What does simplicity look like for you in your everyday life? In this episode, we're joined by CAC Faculty member Dr. Barbara Holmes. Together, we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Eager to Love with Chapter 3: “Living on the Edge of the Inside: Simplicity and Justice.” This episode explores the practice of simplicity as a path to freedom, the importance of community in supporting that journey, and the concept of "soft prophecy" as a way of living in peace and being peace in a world full of suffering. Before Paul and Drew dive into the interview with Dr. Barbara Holmes, Mike and Paul catch up with Richard at his hermitage to hear his reflections on the third chapter of Eager to Love. Dr. Barbara Holmes is a scholar of African American spirituality and mysticism. Dr. Barbara Holmes reveals how the cosmos can expand our limited constructs of religion, race, and power. As faculty at the Center for Action and Contemplation, she teaches how God's communal presence can inspire imagination and wisdom, especially in times of crisis. She is the author of Race and the Cosmos, Joy Unspeakable, and Crisis Contemplation. She hosts CAC's podcast The Cosmic We. Hosted by CAC Staff: Mike Petrow, Paul Swanson, and Drew Jackson Resources: A PDF of the transcript for this episode will be available soon. Grab a copy of Eager to Love here. To learn more about Dr. Barbara Holmes, visit her CAC Faculty website here. or, visit her website here. Check out Dr. Barbara Holme's books here. Check out The Cosmic We, the podcast Dr. B co-hosts with Donny Bryant on the CAC's podcast network here.

1 Peter 3:3-8 The word “joy” appears in some sixty verses in the New Testament of the KJB, and that's not including the 40 additional occurrences of the same root derivatives “joyful”, “joyfully”, “joyfulness” “joying”, “joyous” and “rejoice”. This simple three-letter word “joy” is like buried treasure, everyone's searching to find it but they're looking in all the wrong places!  The world you see deals in what is called “fool's gold”.  To the naked eye, it bears some resemblance to the real thing, but when you run it through a few simple tests, it's shown to be a fraud!  Happiness is just like this; a superficial counterfeit for joy.  You say, what's the difference? Happiness is, the agreeable feeling of pleasure that one experiences when circumstances work in one's favour!! When circumstances are not working in one's favour? Then you have the opposite of happiness, sorrow!! Christ has a better way for His people, which is the way of JOY!! 

The Gospel According to John

Message given by Pastor Jeanne Kaufman at Holy Life Tabernacle Church on 09/15/2024.

Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries joins Brett to talk about some contemporary books that have moved the needle (in a positive way) on the life of the Spirit in Western Christianity. The hope is that this episode will motivate the listener to read good books on this important topic. Titles include... Joy Unspeakable by Martyn Lloyd-Jones The Word and Power Church by Doug Banister Why I Am Still Surprised by the Power of the Spirit: Discovering How God Speaks and Heals Today by Jack Deere (updated re-write of Surprised by the Power of the Spirit) Why I Am Still Surprised by the Voice of God: How God Speaks Today through Prophecies, Dreams, and Visions by Jack Deere (updated re-write of Surprised by the Voice of God) Power Evangelism by John Wimber Power Healing by John Wimber Needless Casualties of War by John Paul Jackson Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life by Sam Storms Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide by Sam Storms Understanding Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide by Sam Storms  

In this podcast, Pastor Rachelle preaches into how the Lord wants to refresh us again; He did it before, and He will do it again! Support the Show.

We're not just a church. We're a Family. Our Vision is clear, simple, and unique. Our vision is Jesus in you. Our vision is for the people of God to have a faith that holds them. The kind of faith that vanquishes doubt, verifies identity, and voraciously contends for inner peace. A faith that removes the past, clarifies the present, and breathes life into the future. Our vision is the Kingdom of God built within the people of this obscure, yet mighty generation. A kingdom so great that its purpose destroys the common lack of self worth. A kingdom that sharpens the eyes, tenses the muscles, and readies itself for the battle against darkness. A Kingdom that brings purpose and healing to those who have failed more than succeeded, who are sinners more than saints, and who have known more pain than pleasure. Our vision is to challenge the weak and unproductive church of our day. To step beyond those who are religiously immature and search out those who for their love for Christ cannot be offended. Our hope is to raise warriors instead of those who think God only exists to keep bad things from happening. To raise those who know that following Christ means suffering loss yet gaining all things. Our vision is clear, simple, and unique…. It is Christ in you, the hope of glory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proclaimingjesus/support

Get Connected with Bishop Israel Ade-Ajala Friday, July 12, 2024 is also on the following radio stations: 670AM & 1220AM and online on 670KLTT.COM; 1220KLDC.COM & CTKRADIO.ORGToday, Bishop Israel preaches on: "Joy Unspeakable"

How has the interplay between gain and loss shaped your life's journey, and what new possibilities does this open up for you now? In this episode, we're joined by two members of the CAC faculty Dr. Barbara Holmes and Brian McLaren as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 12: "New Problems and New Directions." In this conversation, we explore the continuous journey of transformation and renewal throughout all stages of life, reflecting on personal experiences, the rhythms of loss and gain, and the deep wisdom that guides us through both the first and second halves of life. Before we dive in to the interview with Barbara and Brian, CAC staff members Mike Petrow and Paul Swanson catch up with Richard at his hermitage to hear his reflections on the eleventh chapter a decade after he originally wrote it. About the guests: Dr. Barbara Holmes is a scholar of African American spirituality and mysticism. Dr. Barbara Holmes reveals how the cosmos can expand our limited constructs of religion, race, and power. As faculty at the Center for Action and Contemplation, she teaches how God's communal presence can inspire imagination and wisdom, especially in times of crisis. She is the author of Race and the Cosmos, Joy Unspeakable, and Crisis Contemplation. She hosts CAC's podcast The Cosmic We. Brian McLaren is the Dean of CAC Faculty. As a former evangelical pastor, Brian is a champion for a more loving, inclusive and contemplative Christianity. A faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation, he teaches ways to reconnect with the message Jesus lived and died for—unconditional love. He is the author of Faith After Doubt, The Great Spiritual Migration, and most recently, Life After Doom. He hosts CAC's podcast Learning How to See. Resources: A PDF of the transcript for this episode is available here. Grab a copy of the newly revised version of Falling Upward, with a new foreword by Brené Brown here. To learn more about Dr. Barbara Holmes, visit her website here. To learn more about Brian McLaren, visit his website here. Grab a copy of Brian's latest book, Life After Doom, here. Connect with us: Have a question or thought about this season that you'd like to share with us? Email us: podcasts@cac.org Send us a voicemail here: http://www.cac.org/voicemail

Get ready to ignite your joy in this week's episode of the podcast! Join us as we dive into the wonder of "Finding Joy in the Journey." From empowering scriptures to practical tips, we're here to show you how to infuse every day with laughter, love, and a whole lot of joy. Don't miss out on the adventure – tune in now and let's spark some joy together! Get your copy of the Re-Discover Your Purpose Guide here: https://www.shauntesaphire.com  ANNOUNCEMENTS  You can now send questions for the “Ask Shaunté” segment on the podcast. Once I get enough questions, I will start the segment. Please email your questions to info@prayplanslay.com or send me an DM on Instagram. SOCIAL MEDIA INFO  Shaunté Saphire  Shaunté Saphire - @shauntesaphire Website: https://www.shauntesaphire.com Pray Plan Slay - @prayplanslaypodcast

Joy Joy Joy expect it --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharron-downs/message

Praise is something we don't have to learn to do, but we have to choose to praise. When we are filled with His joy, it's easy to offer our praise to Him!

Praise is something we don't have to learn to do, but we have to choose to praise. When we are filled with His joy, it's easy to offer our praise to Him!

At Jesus' birth, God lit the night sky to make his announcement. Can you imagine sitting in the dark, warming yourself by a fire, tuning your ear to the night sounds when an angel appears before you and the glory of God fills the night? - Jessica Van Roekel SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotional/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

11 - 29 - 23 Joy Unspeakable - Bro. Kevin Pauley by Glen Ferris Apostolic Church

This podcast is a guided meditation and mindfulness reading of scripturres that accompanies the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Come Follow Me curriculum. Timestamps... 1 Peter 1, 5:18; 1 Peter 2, 10:40; 1 Peter 3, 15:24; 1 Peter 4, 19:36; 1 Peter 5, 23:22; 2 Peter 1, 26:00; 2 Peter 2, 30:02; 2 Peter 3, 34:50; Self guided, 38:54; This podcast is broken up into 3 parts. The first 5 min. is a guided meditation followed by a mindful reading of the scriptures that accompanies the weeks Come Follow Me lesson. The last 10 min. is a self guided meditation... or in other words, time for you to ponder, pray and reflect...or drift into much needed restful sleep. You can use the timestamps to  listen to it all at once, or focus on one section at a time! This is not an official Podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints.  Please email Me at ldsguidedmeditation@gmail.com for comments, questions, or suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!

Looking for an LDS primary prodcast? Well look no further. Welcome to the Come Follow Me Podcast for Kids! We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and we create this podcast for primary aged children (2-12) following along with the church's Come Follow Me Manual. This is a New Testament Bible Study podcast for children. If your children would like to be guests on our podcast email us at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com and we will send you an assignment for a future week. This week we are studying 1st and 2nd Peter. Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory” The books 1st and 2nd Peter are letters from Peter to members of the Church in his day. But we can learn a lot from Peter! The children will learn “If you turn to the Savior when you face adversity, the problems you face will be a lot easier to bear.” “I can be happy even during hard times.” They will also learn “Heavenly Father wants me to be an example to others”. Peter taught that we are “the people of God” and that our good works can “glorify God.”

2023 WEEK 47 [1 AND 2 PETER] NOTES“Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory”November 20 – November 26WEEK 47: SUMMARYThis week's study takes us into the epistles of the Savior's chief Apostle, Peter. Now 30 years into his discipleship, Peter shares his thoughts on enduring firey trials by keeping our eyes riveted on the gospel of Jesus Christ. His settled and secure testimony must have brought great comfort to the Saints of his day but it has equal power to assure hearts in our day as well.On the creative side of week 47, we'll focus on being lively stones in the house of God but diving into our Lego stash. Next, we'll practice having normal and natural missionary conversations by using Peter's pep talk on sharing hope within us. Finally, we'll learn why Peter encouraged us to feed the flock of God by attempting to wrangle rambunctious balloon sheep.

From Come Follow Me:Shortly after His Resurrection, the Savior made a prophecy that must have been troubling to Peter. He foretold that Peter would be martyred for his faith, being carried “whither [he] wouldest not … , signifying by what death he should glorify God” (John 21:18–19). Years later, when Peter wrote his epistles, he knew that his prophesied martyrdom was near: “Shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me” (2 Peter 1:14). And yet Peter's words were not filled with fear or pessimism. Instead, he taught the Saints to “greatly rejoice,” even though they were “in heaviness through manifold temptations.” He counseled them to remember that “the trial of [their] faith” would lead to “praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ” and to “the salvation of [their] souls” (1 Peter 1:6–7, 9). Peter's faith must have been comforting to those early Saints, as it is encouraging to Saints today, who are also “partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, [we] may be glad also with exceeding joy” (1 Peter 4:13).The thoughts, ideas, and beliefs we express on this channel do not officially represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  For additional information or official statements, please visit the website below.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng#biblestudy #oldtestament #religion #churchofjesuschrist #ldspodcast #christianpodcast #missionary #lds #biblestories #christ #faith #faithinchrist #scriptures #bookofmormon #doctrineandcovenants #pearlofgreatprice #temples #houseofthelord #mormon #mormonbeliefs #chritiansandmormons #god #endure #ironrod #faithineveryfootstep #generalconference #prophets #followtheprophet #commandments #love #service #charity #keepstriving #keeponstriving #gospelgrowthandgoodtimes #become #newtestamentSupport the show

Come, Follow Me | November 20-26 | 1 and 2 Peter | "Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory" | Guests Josh Matson, Professor of Religious Studies at BYU, and Ryan Wilkins, instructor at the St. George Institute of Religion.

November 20-26 We know so much about the apostle Peter.  He is a hero to many of us.  He is the one who stepped so quickly forward to action.  He is the one who boldly testified that Jesus is the Christ.  He is the one who healed the sick and the lame and raised the dead. But how much do we know about the two epistles that he wrote before his martyrdom?  Let's do some exploring and see what we can learn together.

  In the October 29th Come, Follow Me segment of the Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts Martin Tanner, Terry Hutchinson, and Brent Schmidt discuss New Testament lesson 48, “Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable & Full of Glory” covering 1 and 2 Peter. You can listen to or download the New Testament in Context segment of the […] The post Interpreter Radio: The New Testament in Context Lesson 48 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

How do we know what steps to take? And who to trust? Join us for today's podcast with Julie Jenkins as we study Jesus' teachings on how to exercise discernment in our study of Matthew 7:7-20, Luke 6:43-45 and 11:9-13.     Welcome to Walking in the Word, the biblical teaching arm of the Women World Leaders podcast. My name is Julie Jenkins, and it is my honor and privilege to walk with you as we examine Scripture together weekly. I hope you are enjoying some cooler weather as we move through November. Here at Women World Leaders, November means that we are gearing up to print our last edition Voice of Truth for 2023, and its not too late to get on our mailing list and receive your own physical copy of this beautiful magazine. To ensure you don't miss out, visit our website – www.womenworldleaders.com, and become a monthly donor. And, in case you missed it, we have released three books this year: Joy Unspeakable, Miracle Mindset, and Navigating Your Storm. And they all went to Amazon #1 best-seller upon their release. As you begin to gear up for Christmas, I encourage you to check these out – they make great gifts. If you're a regular listener to Walking in the Word, you know that we are currently walking through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as we examine the footsteps and the words of Jesus and ask Him to reveal what He wants us to know today. Today as we continue, we will be studying from Matthew chapter seven verses seven through 20. And Luke chapter six verses 43 through 45 and chapter 11, verses nine through 13. Allow me to pray before we begin. Dear loving and gracious Father, we come to you today expectant, expectant to learn from you, to hear your voice. God, I thank you for who you are and for meeting us where we are. Guide our hearts and our minds as we study these passages together, guide my words so that all I say will be what you intend. And open our spirits that we might truly experience your presence. In Jesus name, I pray, amen. Well, if you listened last week, hopefully you remember the lesson that Jesus taught us that God is the judge and our job is to love. But despite that teaching, I'm sure you recognize that part of walking through life is exercising discernment, that is, separating good and evil into their respective categories so that we don't step into a mess that the devil has served up for us. In our lives, we constantly need to make decisions about what is good for us and what is bad for us, about who we should seek to learn from, and what instances we should turn away from. In today's scripture, Jesus highlights for us how we can discern the path that God has for us at any given step. Let's begin in Matthew 7:7 from the New Living Translation. Jesus instructs us … keep on asking and you will receive what you asked for. Keep on seeking and you will find keep on knocking and the door will be open to you. For everyone who asks receives everyone who seeks finds and everyone who knocks the door will be opened. This is Jesus answer to how do we discern How do we discern where we should walk what we should do, who we should listen to. I like the NLT, because it properly translates the verbs with keep on in front of them. Keep on asking, keep on seeking, keep on knocking. As Christians, we are called to be in constant pursuit of God. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we're taught to never stop praying. God wants to hear from us every minute of every day. He wants us to not just have conversations with Him, but to abide in Him. The more regularly we go to God, the more recognizable His voice will be to us, and the clearer we will hear what He has to say. It is possible to say constantly connected with God in prayer, because He is always with us. And if we keep going to Him, he will always guide us, showering us with His wisdom and discernment. Well, next, Jesus gives an illustration about God's response to us that has stood the test of time. verse nine, you parents, if your children asked for a loaf of bread? Do you give them a stone instead? Or if they asked for a fish? Do you give them a snake? Of course not. Luke says an 1112. Or reports that Jesus says. Or if they asked for an egg? Do you give them a scorpion? Yikes, Luke. So Luke went for the spiders. Back to Matthew verse 11. So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask Him? And Luke records and verse 13, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? If you are a parent, you know that you would move heaven and earth for your children, if you could. Well, God's love is pure. So he loves us with even greater affection than we love our own children. And not only would God move heaven and earth for you, but he actually can move heaven and earth for you. We can certainly trust, therefore, that if we ask Him for wisdom and discernment, he will give it to us. But even though God will give us his discernment, showing us where and how to walk, Jesus reminds us that we still aren't the judge. Remember, our job is to love. Matthew 7:12. Do to others, whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the Law and the Prophets. Most of us are familiar with this golden rule. But the origin of it is interesting. The rule was passed down through many religions and civilizations, but the Jewish people would have known it in its negative form. They had heard, What you hate, do not do to anyone, or what is hateful to you do not do to your neighbor. Like most things, Jesus took this teaching up a notch, not only are we to not do what is hateful, but we are to actively love others. God is love, and actively loving is what he does. Yes, even though He is the judge is able to do both. Because we are made in God's image we are able to love with his strength and his power. Oh, how we mess this up. But thank goodness, we have a God who is merciful and sees our heart's strivings. And he allows us to take this teaching one step at a time, one moment at a time. So I encourage you to ask yourself at this time, and many times throughout the day. What can I do right now to actively love the person I am with? When we abide in Christ, He will teach us to love with a discerning love, which means our love will look different to different people and on different occasions. Sometimes, we are to hold our brothers and sisters accountable, empowering them to grow even closer to God, and to experience His loving correction, and to be the kind of example that God wants the world to see. Sometimes loving well won't include correction, but instead we may be asked to give comfort and understanding. Only God knows the need of each individual at each moment. Which is why the golden rule must go hand in hand with prayer for discernment and submission to the Holy Spirit. And here's the reason we must ask God to help us love well, because our mission is to bring others to God. Matthew 7:13, you can enter God's kingdom only through the narrow gate. The Highway to Hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow, and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. I grew up the youngest of seven kids. And one of our sayings was when trying to decide something was the majority rules, which meant that if I wanted what most of my siblings wanted, life was good. But if I wanted something different, I was out of luck. That is how the world often works. Fashion becomes fashionable when many people wear it. Programs become popular when many people watch them. Businesses become profitable when many people depend on their products. We tend to get swept up with the flow of the current. But Jesus' way, often goes against that current, the gate to Heaven is narrow, and the gate to hell is wide. When it comes to the spiritual, the popular way is not necessarily the way you want to go. It's more important that you discern the right way, God's way, and that you guide others in that same direction. In John 10, seven through nine, Jesus described himself as the gate, only one gate leads to God, the devil in the world tried to deceive us, teaching us that good deeds lead to heaven that if we tip the scale of good versus bad, having more good than we will have made it. Or some religions even teach that a suicide bombing is an ultimate sacrifice and it leads to eternal life. The Bible, however, teaches against those popular beliefs, the only way to heaven is through a relationship with Jesus. This seems odd, because it seems way too simple. And we want to be in control, it can feel good to earn something. But that just isn't the way God works. Because quite simply, we don't have what it takes to pay the high price for our sins. The payment for sin is death. If we pay it, we'd be dead. And then where would we be? But our sinless Jesus Christ paid that fee for us so that we don't have to experience spiritual death ever. All we have to do is enter into a relationship with Jesus and accept his payment for us. But the way is narrow and the road is difficult because our pride can be difficult to let go of. But to go through that narrow gate, we must release that pride and humble ourselves to accept this amazing gift. When I was growing up, I had a friend whose parents were quite wealthy, and they delighted in giving me gifts. For my graduation, they got me an expensive gift that there was no way I would be able to repay. They were being kind and generous and I was pridefully embarrassed. I'm sad to say that I allowed my pride to interfere and ruin that friendship. Friend, God will always outgive you. He is better, stronger and will love you more. Jesus gave His life that you might live that is a gift we can never repay. And He doesn't want us to. He only wants a relationship with you. He wants to be first in your life. He wants you to let go of the striving, the judging, and the condemnation of yourself and others. The Gateway is narrow and the road is difficult. But with God's discernment attained through prayer and humility, we will enter into his courts with praise. Although the road is narrow, God does not want us to walk alone. He made us for community. We long for fellowship and to share our lives with others. So, who do we walk with? Again, that's where discernment comes in. Jesus teaches in verse 15 Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are really vicious wolves. Beware and be aware of those who say they're following the ways of Christ but simply are not. This is one of the devil's biggest tricks. The world is full of those who claim to teach the truth and promise to lead others into the truth. So we must pray for discernment that we can see who is under the mask. Remember those Scooby Doo episodes, when at the end, the villain is unmasked, and it is Dr. Jones, or another familiar and seemingly innocent character. It can be tempting to follow someone familiar or good-looking or popular or someone whose message is comfortable. But we must be discerning about who we are listening to, and learning from in order to hear the true message, the message of God Himself. Finally, Jesus tells us to discern who those vicious wolves are by examining their lives. Matthew 7:16 You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A good tree can't produce bad fruit, fruit and a bad tree can't produce good fruit. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire. Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions. And then Luke 645 says… A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart. and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart. You can identify the imposters. Are you seeking a teacher for yourself or a husband or a leader? As you do, ask God to reveal any behavior that is inconsistent with his teaching. Is their teaching focused on God and His Word? Does he treat others with the grace and love of Jesus? Does she, in humility, live as she teaches? There is a plethora of imposters in the world. And I say this not to make you paranoid and distrustful of everyone you come into contact with. We all certainly mess up, and God wants us to show mercy and grace to others. But he also implores us to choose wisely when it comes to those with whom we will associate most closely. Be discerning how you spend your time and who you spend it with. Keep asking God for His discernment. Keep seeking his directions. Keep knocking on his door. You won't bother him. Your persistence will make him smile. Dear God, thank you for always being there for us for always pointing us in the direction of your calling for us. Give us the strength to swim upstream against the devil's schemes and the courage to grab ahold of the one beside us and bring her upstream with us to the narrow gate, to you. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.  

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Become a Revelation Wellness Donor today! Click here or text RWDONATE to 801801. Your generosity helps make this podcast possible! In this episode: Today, you get to move your body with Alisa in this faith-filled interval workout. This one will draw you closer to Jesus as your heart, mind, and soul integrate by moving to Mark 11:20-26. There's a lot to learn from the lesson of the fig tree, so let God move in our hearts as we move our bodies. If you loved this episode and are blessed by REVING the Words, would you consider becoming a monthly partner with us? Revelation Wellness is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of our donors to continue serving as God calls us. If Revelation Wellness has helped you stay on the path to freedom, would you consider joining us on mission as a monthly partner? Click here or text RWDONATE to 801801. Have you downloaded the RW App yet? Before you hit play, go to the app store and download the free RW App. You can also check out our exclusive REVING the Word episodes for RW+ subscribers! Try RW+ out free for seven days and press play on our brand new workout, RevXing the Word.  We love our Rev community and think you will, too! Be sure to get connected with us at: The Official Revelation Wellness Facebook / Instagram / RevWell TV / Youtube   Your reviews matter to us and help spread the good news, so please leave us one where you listen to your podcast! If we read your review on our show, we'll send you a gift from the Revelation Wellness Store!   We'd also love to hear from you! So leave us a VOICE MESSAGE here!  Tell us what you thought about this episode and how God met you in this episode. Playlist:  Canned Heat - Jamiroquai (5:32) Euphoria - Luca (3:38)  JOY (Unspeakable) (feat. Pharrell Williams) - Voices of Fire (5:12) Breathe Me (Mylo Remix) - Sia (6:26) Brian Wilson (Live) - Barenaked Ladies (4:45) You Say - Orphan No More Co (4:28)  Cry Holy - Salvador (3:54) Trust in God - Elevation Worship

Author, Speaker, and John Maxwell Coach, Stephanie Winslow retursn to share about her newest book release, 'Joy Unspeakable: Regardless of Your Circumstances'. We discuss how God has use the pain of losing her brother and her mother to allow Stephanie to put into practice what she talks about and teaches on a daily basis. "We all have something that we are suffering through at some point in our life. Pain is a common denominator." - Stephanie Winslow To Learn more about Stephanie, visit: StephanieWinslow.com   To connect with Stephanie: FB: @Stephanie.Winslow.50 Instagram: @mama.wins YouTube: @StephanieWinslowCupOfHope   Joy Unspeakable is an Amazon Best Seller: Joy Unspeakable: Regardless of Your Circumstances https://a.co/d/3LaKv3N    

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