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“Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter.”‭‭I Peter‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God is at work in you.

“In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭94‬:‭19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God wants us to depend on him no matter what happens

“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭12‬:‭25‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God have a plan and he is trustworthy, so why worry!!

“The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.””‭‭Zephaniah‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God is ever ready to forgive us our sin anytime!!

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God want us to do the right thing!!

“He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.”‭‭I John‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God is ever ready to forgive you your sin, but then don't go back.

You Can't Curse What God Has Blessed • Friday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To Give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give Numbers 23:19–23 (NKJV) “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Behold, I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it. He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, Nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The Lord his God is with him, And the shout of a King is among them. God brings them out of Egypt; He has strength like a wild ox. For there is no sorcery against Jacob, Nor any divination against Israel. It now must be said of Jacob And of Israel, ‘Oh, what God has done!'” Galatians 3:13–14 (NKJV) “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree'), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” John 8:44 (NKJV) “You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.” Psalm 47:1–2 (NKJV) “Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth.” Deuteronomy 28:2–6 (NKJV) “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God: Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country. Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks. Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Romans 5:17 (NKJV) “For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.” 1 John 4:4 (NKJV) “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 2 Corinthians 4:17–18 (NKJV) “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” Philippians 2:9–10 (NKJV) “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth.” Acts 2:17 (NKJV) “‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.'”

Pastor Chad continued our Romans series by talking about the wrath of God. In times like these, it's not always easy or comfortable to think about God's wrath. But Pastor Chad reminded us that despite those feelings, we actually need God's wrath. If grace is God's love, His wrath is a reflection of His perfect justice.

Sermon Notes1) God Delivers Us to Draw Us (Exodus 19:4; Exodus 7:16; Ezekiel 48:35 NKJV)God didn't just bring Israel out of Egypt—He brought them to Himself.Salvation isn't just leaving bondage; it's entering relationship.Application: Don't confuse being saved from sin with being close to God.Key verse: “...the name of the city from that day shall be: THE LORD IS THERE.” (Ezekiel 48:35 NKJV)2) Covenant Before Conquest (Exodus 19:5–6; 1 Peter 2:9–10)Before Israel faced giants, God gave them covenant.God calls us His “special treasure” and a kingdom of priests.Application: Faith must be personal, not delegated.3) Presence that is Personal (Exodus 19:16–19; Exodus 20:18–21)God's presence shook the mountain and invited intimacy.Israel stood afar off, but Moses drew near.Application: Don't delegate intimacy with God to someone else—He wants you close.4) Encounter Over ExpedienceGod paused Israel at Sinai to encounter Him before entering the land.Illustration: The long road with your son—more than a destination, it's about the journey.Application: Don't despise delays; they're invitations to deeper encounter.

Pillars and Practices // Praise, Worship, and Prayer  Both Praise and Worship are in Part:Reverence (Awe)Recognition (Awareness)Revelation (Awakening)Response (Action) Hebrew WordsYadahPsalm 44:8 (NIV)“In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise (yâdâh) your name forever.” Towdah Psalm 56:11-12 (NKJV)“In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?...I will render praises (tôwdâh) to you.” Zamar - To make music. To celebrate in song and music. To touch the strings.Psalm 144:9 (NKJV)“I will sing a new song to You, O God; On a harp of ten strings, I will sing praises (zâmar) to You.”Psalm 21:13 (KJV)“Be exalted O Lord, in Thine own strength, so will we sing and praise (zâmar) thy power.” Barak - To kneel. To bow down. To salute. To thank.Psalm 103:1 (NIV)“Praise (bârak) the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being praise his holy name.” Shabach - To address in a loud tone. To shout. To commend, glory, and triumph.Psalm 145:4 (NKJV)“One generation shall praise (shâbach) your works to another.”1 Samuel 4:5 (NLT)“When all the Israelites saw the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord coming into the camp, their shout of joy praise (shâbach) was so loud it made the ground shake! Tehillah - Derived from the word halal and means "the singing of halals, to sing or to laud; perceived to involve music, especially singing; hymns of the Spirit or praise.Psalm 22:3 (NASB)“Yet you are holy, and you are enthroned upon the praises (tehillah) of Israel.”Isaiah 61:3 (NASB)“To grant to those who mourn in Zion, Giving them a garland instead of ashes, The oil of gladness instead of mourning, The garment of praise (tehillah) instead of the spirit of heaviness, So they shall be called oaks of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” Halal - Means "to be clear, to praise, to shine, to boast, show, to rave, celebrate, to be clamorously foolish."Psalm 113:1-3 (NKJV)“Praise (hallal) the Lord, praise (hallal) all you servants of the Lord, praise (hallal) the name of the Lord.”Psalm 150:1 (AMP)“Praise (hallal) the Lord! Praise (hallal) God in His sanctuary; Praise (hallal) Him in His mighty heavens.”Psalm 149:3 (NKJV)“Let them praise (hallal) His name in the dance: let them sing praises with the timbrel and harp.” The Hebrew word most often translated as worship is Shachah - to bow down or to be prostrate; it's used over 170 times in the Old Testament.Exodus 34:8 (NIV)“Moses bowed down and worshipped.” The Greek word most often translated as worship is ProskuneoMatthew 28:9 (NKJV)“And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” So they came and held him by the feet and worshiped him.”John 4:24 (NKJV)“God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”Revelation 5:14 (NKJV)“Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped him who lives forever and ever.” These are Biblical, not just cultural or denominational, and they all have their place and time. As much as a people of Praise and Worship, we need to be a People of Prayer. Prayer as an Expression of Worship:An Expression of WorthOf ReverenceOf GratitudeOf DependenceOf Expectation Lord Teaches Us How to Pray:Our Father in heavenHallowed be thy nameYour kingdom comeYour will be doneOn earth as it is in heavenGive us what we need for today (our daily bread)Forgive us as we also forgive others (submission to God's work in me and through me)Lead us not into temptation/testing (lead us from temptation)But deliver us from the evil oneAdorationConfessionThanksgivingSupplication Types of Prayer:In the moment - Nehemiah 2:4-5Extended - Daniel 10 - 21 daysPrayer with fasting - focus and prioritizingWhat about tongues?? Read 1 Cor 14:1-19 Prayer is Both Individual and Communal or Interpersonal:When you pray, go into Private SpacePray for One Another, Bear One Another's Burdens This Tuesday Night and every first Tuesday, Prayer Night - Cards Available

“But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God is not tired of you !!

Rwh23aug Ep.378 – Run With Horses Podcast –  Following Jesus is a Journey, Part 2 Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube:  https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Author pages with links to all books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCSDDVLB – James Norman Smith https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGW51FW – Susan Jane Smith   **(24:00)** If you feel like the spiritual life is an uphill battle sometimes you are probably in the right place. It is a journey of a lifetime that brings trials, and joys, that reveal your heart condition and point you to Christ. God is at work in the details and walks with you on the journey.   Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is simple in many ways, but potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to grow, to live intentionally and to join in His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together! Thank you for joining me today! “If you're new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!”   **(23:00 – 0:00)* *  PART 1   ### *2: Expect Seasons of Slow Growth and Struggle • Psalm 13:1-2 – “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?”   Key • Struggles don't indicate lack of growth; God often strengthens faith in hidden ways during hard times.   Applications for Disciple Makers •Prepare disciples for inevitable dry seasons—normalize them. •Teach perseverance; encourage trust in God's timing. •Model honesty about struggles (Psalms as a prayer guide).   Illustrations •Israel in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:2). •Winter season for a tree—growth still occurs underground. •Missionary biographies (e.g., Adoniram Judson's long seasons of waiting).   ⸻   ### *3: Be an Active Participant in Growth (Spiritual Disciplines) • God provides growth, but believers must cooperate through obedience and spiritual disciplines. • Abiding in Christ sustains transformation. * Daily pursuit of godliness as Paul challenged Timothy   Philippians 2:12-13 – “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”   Hebrews 5:14 –“But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”   John 15:4-5 –“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”   #### Key • Growth is not passive; disciplines keep us aligned with God's transforming work.   Applications for Disciple Makers •Practice spiritual disciplines: prayer, Scripture study, fellowship, serving.  At their simplest, the spiritual disciplines are habits that support your spiritual life on your journey toward Christ-likeness. •Encourage sustainable habits, not legalistic checklists. •Train disciples to feed themselves spiritually and disciple others.   Illustrations •Athlete training for a race (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). •Garden analogy: We water and tend, but God gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). •Example of early church practices (Acts 2:42).   **(00:00) END PART 1** **(27:00 – 5:00) BEGIN PART 2*   ### •4. Growth is a Shared Journey Key idea: Progressive, Seasonal, Participatory Growth is God's Plan   #### • Progressive  – Growth is ongoing; we are being transformed into Christ's image step by step. • “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV) • “Till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13 NKJV)   #### • Seasonal – Growth happens in different seasons: planting, pruning, waiting, harvesting. • “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV) • “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” (John 15:2 NKJV) God accomplishes different things in different seasons. What lessons are available in the trial you are facing now?   #### • Participatory – We cooperate with God's work in us; He grows us as we yield and obey.  1 Timothy 4:7-8 :“But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.”   • “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13 NKJV) • “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” (1 Corinthians 3:6 NKJV)   ⸻   ### 5. Emphasize God's Faithfulness: He Completes What He Starts • God initiates and sustains our growth. • “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6 NKJV) • Jesus is the Author and Finisher of our faith. • “…looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV) • Even in failure, God restores and uses us. (Peter's example: Luke 22:31-32; John 21:15-19)   ⸻   ### 6. Practical Steps: How to Walk the Journey Together   #### *1. Identify Where You Are • Be honest about your current stage: new believer, maturing, struggling, or discipling others. • “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” (2 Corinthians 13:5 NKJV) • Use prayer, Scripture, and counsel from mature believers to discern areas of growth. * Ask: What is my next step of faithfulness?   #### *2. Walk Alongside Others • Support others in their stage without comparison or judgment. • “We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” (Romans 15:1 NKJV) • “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2 NKJV) • Follow Jesus' model: He lived closely with His disciples, teaching and encouraging them daily.   #### *3. Commit to Ongoing Growth Through Disciplines and Community • Disciplines: Prayer, Bible study, worship, fasting, service, confession. • “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.” (1 Peter 2:2 NKJV) • Community: Growth happens best with others. • “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25 NKJV)   ⸻   ### 7. Vision: Why Shared Growth Matters, We are Disciple Makers • Our growth equips us for the mission of making disciples. • “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations… teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV) • The world sees Christ in a community that grows together in love. • “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35 NKJV) • Growth in community fosters perseverance and joy. • “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NKJV)  

LIVING WITH CONFIDENCE THAT HEALING BELONGS TO US1 - Healing is connected to the “finished work of Jesus Christ”John 19:30 (NKJV) - He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. .Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) - He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; thepunishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.Isaiah 53:10 (GNB) -The Lord says, “It was my will that he should suffer; his death was a sacrifice tobring forgiveness…and through him my purpose will succeed.” Purpose = Forgiveness… and healing…….he knows we still live in a brokenworld…sickness, disease, painPsalm 103:2–3 (NKJV) - Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives allyour iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.1 Peter 2:24 (TNIV) - “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sinsand live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” If you can believe that you are saved, then you can also believe that you are healedbecause both come from the same source and the same sacrifice.2 - Healing is a manifestation of the goodness of GodMatthew 8:16–17 (NKJV) - And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, 17that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took ourinfirmities And bore our sicknesses.”Acts 10:38 (NKJV) - God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who wentabout doing good and healing all …Matthew 14:14 (NKJV) - And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved withcompassion for them, and healed their sick.Matthew 8:2–3 (NLT) - “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.”3 Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosydisappeared.1 Peter 2:24 (TPT) - He himself carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we would be dead tosin and live for righteousness. Our instant healing flowed from his wounding.3 - Healing is received by faithMatthew 9:28–30 (NKJV) - Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.” 30 And their eyeswere opened.Psalm 103:2–5 (NKJV) - Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives allyour iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crownsyou with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things…Romans 10:17 (NKJV) - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Romans‬Jeremiah 1:12 - I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it.Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV) - So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Mevoid, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.Psalm 107:20 (TPT) - God spoke the words “Be healed,” and we were healed, delivered fromdeath's door!Luke 1:37 (TPT)- Not one promise from God is empty of power, for nothing is impossible withGod!

LIVING WITH CONFIDENCE THAT HEALING BELONGS TO US1 - Healing is connected to the “finished work of Jesus Christ”John 19:30 (NKJV) - He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. .Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) - He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; thepunishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.Isaiah 53:10 (GNB) -The Lord says, “It was my will that he should suffer; his death was a sacrifice tobring forgiveness…and through him my purpose will succeed.” Purpose = Forgiveness… and healing…….he knows we still live in a brokenworld…sickness, disease, painPsalm 103:2–3 (NKJV) - Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives allyour iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.1 Peter 2:24 (TNIV) - “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sinsand live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” If you can believe that you are saved, then you can also believe that you are healedbecause both come from the same source and the same sacrifice.2 - Healing is a manifestation of the goodness of GodMatthew 8:16–17 (NKJV) - And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, 17that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took ourinfirmities And bore our sicknesses.”Acts 10:38 (NKJV) - God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who wentabout doing good and healing all …Matthew 14:14 (NKJV) - And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved withcompassion for them, and healed their sick.Matthew 8:2–3 (NLT) - “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.”3 Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosydisappeared.1 Peter 2:24 (TPT) - He himself carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we would be dead tosin and live for righteousness. Our instant healing flowed from his wounding.3 - Healing is received by faithMatthew 9:28–30 (NKJV) - Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.” 30 And their eyeswere opened.Psalm 103:2–5 (NKJV) - Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives allyour iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crownsyou with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things…Romans 10:17 (NKJV) - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Romans‬Jeremiah 1:12 - I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it.Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV) - So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Mevoid, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.Psalm 107:20 (TPT) - God spoke the words “Be healed,” and we were healed, delivered fromdeath's door!Luke 1:37 (TPT)- Not one promise from God is empty of power, for nothing is impossible withGod!

““No one is holy like the Lord, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.”‭‭I Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God can be anything you call him at any giving time!

God calls Himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—not just the faithful, not just the promised, but the struggler. From the womb to wrestling with angels, Jacob's life was marked by conflict—and so is ours. But what if the struggle isn't a sign God has left you, but proof He's with you? In this message, discover how God uses the fight to form you, how He favors the one who won't quit, and why your struggle might just be the evidence of His love.

Exodus 16:11-21 NKJV God provides in response to our need God teaches us to trust one day at a time God's provision requires obedience

Exodus 16:11-21 NKJV God provides in response to our need God teaches us to trust one day at a time God's provision requires obedience

“and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God wants us to be like the little children and do his will. Happy new week everyone!

"And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world" (John 12:47, NKJV) God's justice is not retributive, it is redemptive. We often see God in light of a court room, a divine judge who is removed and far off, disengaged and solitary The balance of justice hangs in the balance, but we are never quite sure how He will rule. However, God's justice is not like man's idea of justice. It's all about bringing us home to Him where we belong. Support the show

Activating Angelic Ministry Part IV“Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?”‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬ ‭One important thing to know about angels is that the term “Angel” is a job description that simply means one who is sent.We see in scripture that men, pastors and even God were called Angels.Four things you may not know about angels:

““If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, When men rose up against us, Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their wrath was kindled against us;”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭124‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God will not let the plans of the come to pass in our life, be strong out there!!

Immeasurably More // God's Blessing to You Through Christ “The Gospel is the principal article of all Christian doctrine…Most necessary is it that we know this doctrine well, teach it to others, and beat it into their heads continually.”  Martin Luther Ephesians 1:1-3 (NKJV)"Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ..." God's Blessing to You Through Christ 1.     Made You a Saint 2.     All Flow from God Through Christ to YouEphesians 1:3 (NKJV)“God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us.” James 1:17 (NKJV)“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” 3.     Are First for Your Greatest Need, Which Is Spiritual“Every Spiritual Blessing in Christ.” 4.     Are Not Going Anywhere“Spiritual Blessing...in Christ.” 

Have a comment? Text us!The Bible tells us not to take the Lord's name in vain, but what does that mean exactly? What is the Lord's name and what does it mean to take His name in vain?Listen as our host dives deep into scripture, to answer the question, and provide an answer that may surprise you. We will walk you through history, culture and most importantly, God's Word."And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.'” (Exodus 3:14 NKJV)God is the great I AM. His name is to be both feared and revered. The name of the Most High God is to be treated with respect above any other name.Podcast Host: Todd Uebele==========Coffee With Jesus Website: https://coffeewithjesus.info/Coffee With Jesus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwj2011/Coffee With Jesus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsQBybBdPxlSxvmWYfcMzQCoffee With Jesus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/CoffeeWithJesus

David Macdonald - August 18th 2024 -Studies in Genesis Part 10: The Beginning of Nations & Language The Table of Nations Book of Beginnings Sons of Japheth Sons of Ham Sons of Shem Tower of Babel What about Races? Genesis 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-4 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. (2) And as people migrated from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. (3) And they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly." And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. (4) Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.“ ~2250 BC – about 100years after the Flood About 1000 to 10,000 people at this point One language. Plan against God.  God sent them out – but they gathered together to build a city, Shinar (Iraq) Build a tower going up to heaven. They build a city by man, for man and without God. Vs. 4 – note – let us make a name for ourselves – pride Genesis 11:5-9 (5) And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of man had built. (6) And the LORD said, "Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them. (7) Come, let us go down and there confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another's speech." (8) So the LORD dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city. (9) Therefore, its name was called Babel, because there the LORD confused the language of all the earth. And from there the LORD dispersed them over the face of all the earth. Language - one Let us go down – vs. 7 Confusion & dispersion Results of Babel Approx. 70 people groups dispersed Groups formed their own cultures Moved further from other cultures with little contact Gene pool – split up over time – distinct features & characteristics develop Correct understanding of human history – understanding of racism Early evolutionists – influenced idea of race Sin cause of racism Race – What does the Bible Say?? Always a great question Bible teaches – one race – human race (mankind) 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart." Acts 17:24-26 NKJV “God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. (25) "Nor is He worshiped with men's hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things. (26) "And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their pre-appointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, Great commission – Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:19) Acts 10:28 NLT Peter told them, "You know it is against the Jewish laws for me to come into a Gentile home like this. But God has shown me that I should never think of anyone as impure. Acts 17:30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

Have you ever said to yourself, “There is not enough time to do all this.”?  I have and it's normally followed up with a huge sigh of exasperation! Then the Holy Spirit reminds me of something I heard a few years ago, “God will always give you enough time for what He wants you to do.”   Press pause! Does that mean I am doing things that God doesn't want me to do? Does that mean I am doing things differently from how He wants me to do them? Sounds like it is time to check in with God and find out.   Getting direction from God   Let's look at those questions again, firstly "Am I doing things that God doesn't want me to do?" Or it could be asked this way, "Am I going in the direction God has for me?" In Psalms, we read,   “The steps of the God-pursuing ones follow firmly in the footsteps of the Lord, and God delights in every step they take to follow him.” (Psalm 37:23 TPT).   So when we have those thoughts of "There is not enough time" perhaps it is a good idea to pause and check in with God on the direction we are taking. Oh! there is again, that "Be Still and know that I am God" attitude. Maybe a prayer like, "God, am I doing what you want me to do? Am I following the path you have for me? Please show me if I have gone off track and am doing things that are outside your will for my life."   Jesus is a wonderful example of only doing what His Father, God, our Heavenly Father, told him to do. In the Gospel of John we read that Jesus said,   "I do what my father tells me to do. I do that so that the people of this world can know that I love my father.” (John 14:31 PEV) An aside: Jesus had complete clarity about why He was being obedient to His Father, "so that people of this world can know that I love my father."  The Passion Translation says it this way, "I am doing exactly what the Father destined for me to accomplish, so that the world will discover how much I love my Father." (John 14:31 TPT) So a question for us - "Do we have that level of clarity about the motives of our actions?"   Right direction, but not sure on the "how"   Perhaps the answer is "Yes," we have clarity on our motives. We are confident we're being obedient to God and going in the direction He is leading us. However, we are still feeling overwhelmed with all that has to be done, "There is not enough time to do all this!" So then we need to look at the "how" and ask the question, "Am I doing things God's way?"   We have the direction, but we need more of God's wisdom on how to take each step. In the book of Proverbs we read,    "A man's mind plans his way [as he journeys through life]. But the LORD directs his steps and establishes them." (Proverbs 16:9 AMP).   We know there are often many ways to get to the end goal, but not all are efficient, and not all are the ways God wants it done.  We need to remind ourselves that God's ways are higher,   “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV)   God's ways are higher - always - not just sometimes. God knows the bigger picture.   God has the bigger picture   We don't even know what will happen later today, or tomorrow, or next year. Receiving a ‘surprise' medical report or receiving an unexpected promotion at work, reminds us of that.   James 4:13-15 tells us,   “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.” (James 4:13-15 NIV)   And so it is with the plans we make, we might have some ideas on the outcomes, but we don't know for sure. But God knows.   Ask God for wisdom So getting back to the question, "Am I doing things God's way?" James also tells us we can ask for God's wisdom and He will give it to us,    "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault; and it will be given to you." (James 1:5 NIV)   We need to ask God for His wisdom on the "how."   Recently my days have been very full, and I have been asking God each morning to order the tasks I have on the list. I knew my plan wouldn't be the best for me or my family, but I had confidence in God, that He has the bigger picture and He would fit it all together perfectly. And He has - leaving me very surprised at the end of the day with what had been achieved. Thank you God - your ways are astronomically higher than mine!   God's plan vs AI   Interestingly, last week I was talking to someone about the busy-ness of the week. During the conversation I asked her if the Holy Spirit brought me to her mind, could she please pray for me, that I would clearly hear from God on what tasks to do each day. She agreed and then told me about electronic calendars now using AI to order people's schedules.    I don't know about you, but I would much prefer to trust God, the creator of Heaven and Earth, to order my day, rather than a man-made algorithm. As we read in James 4, God alone knows what the day will bring, and what tomorrow will bring, and how we need to prepare for it.    Pride and casting our cares on Jesus   So why is it sometimes that we don't go to God to get His wisdom, but rather we press on, doing things our own way and often ending up in a pickle?   For me the answer is simple, Pride! I take pride in being independent, knowing the best course of action, not having to ask anyone for help. Yes, I know - plenty to repent of in that list! God has been helping me in these areas for the past 30 years, gently, and sometimes not so gently, showing me that I need to be totally dependent on Him.   When are feeling overwhelmed we always have the option of pausing, acknowledging God, yes, there it is again, "Be still and know that I am God." and asking for His help. We can give all of our cares to Him as it says in 1 Peter 4,   “Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you, casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.” (1 Peter 4:6-7 AMPC)   Humility is key   Humility is a key here, because it is us saying that we can't do this alone. We don't have what it takes. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Humility as, "freedom from pride or arrogance: the quality or state of being humble." (Merriam-Webster) I recently read this about humility in one of John Maxwell's books, "What is humility? My friend Rick Warren says, "Humility is not denying your strengths. Humility is being honest about your weaknesses. All of us are a bundle of both great strengths and great weaknesses and humility is being able to be honest about both." My belief is that humility is a choice every day to give credit to God for our blessings and to other people for our successes." (Good Leaders ask Great Questions, John Maxwell, page 33).   Humility gives us freedom. As we acknowledge that we need God's help, we take the pressure off ourselves.    A matter of trust We don't need to have all the answers anymore, rather we trust God and His wisdom.   Proverbs 3:5-7 says,   "Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions, with all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. Become intimate with him in whatever you do, and he will lead you wherever you go. Don't think for a moment that you know it all, for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion. and avoid everything that's wrong." (Proverbs 3:5-7 TPT).   So today, let's choose to trust that God has the perfect plan for our lives. Let's choose to trust that when we ask Him, He will give us the steps to follow His path.  And trust that He will always give us enough time to do what He wants us to do.   Looking for more encouragement? Are you looking for more resources to help you draw closer to God, please check out my other blog posts and podcasts.

What's your 'go-to' when things aren't working out how you thought they would? Does frustration take over? For me, being a planner and organiser by nature, frustration is definitely my 'go-to' when things aren't working out as I'd planned.  The broken wrist In early December I broke my wrist while renovating a room in our home. Standing on a kiddie step to sand a cornice, I stepped off awkwardly and fell. I screamed. My daughter came running and helped me get up off the floor. Immediately I started planning how I could continue the sanding. I attempted to pick up something with my left hand - but couldn't. My daughter looked at my left wrist and said, "Mum, you need to go to the hospital." I started crying, all these thoughts going through my head, the waiting at the hospital, the thought of not being able to drive and the implications on all the plans around Christmas. I could feel the frustration building. Be Still moment Then I took a moment to Be Still and to acknowledge God, as it says in Psalm 46:10. I asked Him what He wanted me to do in this situation, and I had a sense of a 'Slow down Wendy' message (Obviously!).  Choose to yield At that moment I could have continued with the negative thoughts about all I wouldn't be able to do due to this injury.  But over many years of having many unexpected medical situations in our family, I've learnt enough from God to know that when He speaks it is best to quickly yield, receive and embrace His words. The "just do it" and in this case it was "Slow down Wendy".    Yielding quickly Another key God has taught me to yielding quickly is thankfulness. Look for the things to be thankful for, as it says in Thessalonians 5:18, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Thessalonians 5:18 NIV In the situation with the broken wrist, I was thankful that I could get up and walk - I didn't injure any other part of my body. I was grateful that I was now going to get the rest I needed - I didn't have to ask anyone's permission to stop! Now, the cast is off, the bone has healed, and I can drive again. There are movement and strengthening exercises to do but life is back to normal. But I am so grateful that for 6 weeks I had a slower-paced life. Frustration brings limits And I am so grateful for all the years that God has been teaching me how to yield and not let frustration overtake me. James 1:2-4 tells us that these trials we face have a purpose, "My brethen, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." James 1:2-4 NKJV God matures us through our trials. But I must say, I find it really hard to "count it all joy" when I'm feeling frustrated. The frustration seems to take all my energy, so much so that it limits my ability to think and hear clearly. I can't hear clearly from God or other people who are trying to help me process the frustration. I need a circuit breaker to stop the moments of frustration turning into hours, days, months and years! The Circuit breaker With each trial I go through in life, complete with its frustration, something interesting happens - my understanding of God's trustworthiness grows. My ability to go to that place of "Okay, this is frustrating and annoying, but I am going to choose to trust that God has a plan and purpose here." has increased over the years and most times I can relatively quickly yield and go to the place of trusting God.  Of course, sometimes there is still that wrestle and it takes a bit longer - I am a work in progress - and thankfully God is patient and kind. ... is trust! So my circuit breaker to being overwhelmed by frustration is - Trust! And not trusting in myself and my abilities, but trusting in God. Proverbs 3:5-6, I'm sure you know it, says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path." (NKJV) Trusting God with all your heart For me, as I said, learning to trust God with all my heart is a journey. It didn't just happen like the flick of a switch when I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour, at age 24. No, it has been and still is a gradual process of letting go of my plans (difficult when a lot of my career was about project planning!); letting go of the trust I have in my wisdom and knowledge (ie I know best); letting go of being led by my feelings, and letting go of the expectations of myself. Basically, it is the process of dying to oneself, and as Jesus said to His disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23 NIV Surrender to His Ways The Passion Translation says it this way, "If you truly desire to be my disciple, you must disown your life completely, embrace my 'cross' as your own, and surrender to my ways." Luke 9:23 TPT Surrender. Letting go of my ways and following Jesus' ways. Trusting God. The catalyst for me to learning how to let go has been the trials of life, those trials that James talks about. With each trial that Jesus helps me overcome I learn more about His character. I grow in my understanding of just how trustworthy He is.  And I learn more about my character and that my frustration at the circumstances I didn't like or want, is highlighting to me the areas where I need to trust God more. Getting frustrated? Trust God So next time you feel yourself getting frustrated at a situation or person, take a breath and tell yourself that this is the time to, "Trust in the LORD with all my heart, and lean not on my own understanding; In all my ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct my path." And perhaps if you haven't already, start writing in a journal about every time you make that choice to trust God and then record what the outcome is. It will become your book of personal testimonies to remind yourself that God is trustworthy. To find out more please visit drawingclosertogod.org

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VERSE OF THE DAY (MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2023 FOCUS: FEAR NOT For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.' Isaiah 41:13 NKJV God is holding a dua position in your life. He is first your Lord (I.e. Your Master or Leader), and then your God (Your Father). In the first case, He will be your shepherd so you have nothing to worry about. What this meant is that you are His responsibility and He is obligated to take care of you. At times, He may use His rod and staff to correct you. This you must take in good faith because, in the end, it will bring comfort to your soul (Psalms 23). As your Father, He will take care of you and not permit your feet to stumble. He is the God of your right hand (Psalms 121).  In both cases, you owe Him certain responsibilities (Malachi 1:6) As a master, you must have reverential fear for Him. Not the fear of a tyrant but one born out of love for Him who loved you dearly to die for all your sins.  As a Father, you must honor Him. This is because He deserves all honor, glory, adoration, and thanks.   What will He do in response?  He will hold your right hand saying, Don't be afraid, I will help you. This is thrilling to the heart. That the God, and Creator of the whole universe is on your side to aid and assist you every step all the way to glory is quite remarkable and refreshing.  How amazing this is to the praise of His name. Therefore,  you must rest and be quiet in your heart knowing that He will work all things together for your good.  Amen!

Drawing Near to God Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NASBPsalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. NLTJames 4:8 (NKJV) Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. How can we draw near to God? Read and Study The Word of God The Devotional Bible Study Method 1 Summary —Summarize the passage or chapter etc with a title (a short phrase or a single sentence -think of a newspaper headline) 2 What Lessons or truths or principles or doctrines or theological treasures are revealed?  3 Prayer eg. Revelation chapter 16: Summary- life without Jesus and Armageddon  Lesson/observance Life without Jesus is horrible like having unending disease and dying of thirst and being enslaved to the worst master and living in total darkness and endless despair  Thank you Father for giving me Jesus! Because of Jesus I am healed, have living water, I am set free —I walk in the light and have endless joy! How can we draw near to God? Prayer! The model prayer Jesus showed us: Our Father in Heaven Hallowed be Your Name (Focus me on You) Your Kingdom come, your will be done (Prepare me, Control me) Give us this day our daily bread (Supply me) And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors (Cleanse me) Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil (Protect me) For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever. Amen. (Empty me) Eat M and M's! Meditate and Memorize! Jeremiah 15:16 (NKJV) Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts. Psalms 119:11 (NKJV) Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. Drawing Near to God Worship! John 4:24 (NKJV) “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” “I Can Do All Things Through A Verse Out Of Context ” Obadidea 1:1 Recognize who He Is! Recognize what He has Done! Psalms 100:3-5 (NKJV) Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. Obedience! Read it Believe it Obey it

“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”” ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ God's plan is to expand his kingdom and He does it through His children. He blessed a man and a woman in marriage to have godly offspring and raise them for His glory. Any male can have sex with a female and make children, but it takes a real man and woman to raise children in the Lord. It takes consistency, patience, love and courage. satan hates this because it's a terror to him and his kingdom.

“But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” Matthew 24:37-39 NKJV “God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;” Acts 17:24 KJV

How do you feel about failure?  Do you embrace failure, fear it or loathe it entirely? Is “failure is not an option” your war cry?  We're continuing our series on 10 Sure Fire Ways to Stay Stuck, and it's time to tackle failure. Why? Because if you're attempting to do anything great, living your life of significance, and embracing your God-given purpose, you're going to come head-to-head with this bad boy. What's your plan when you do? Today is for you if… If you're tired of failure holding you're face to the ground, pressuring you to cry “uncle.” If you desire to push past life's failures and make something of yourself. If you're ready to welcome the enemy and discover the freedom that comes with it. #3 Sure-Fire Way to Stay Stuck – Failure Isn't an Option The idea of never failing can drive us to strive for excellence, but it can be a double-edged sword that causes a fear of failure and stops us from trying new things. It can also reduce our chances of success and affect our mental health.  Is there another way to look at failure? Yes; we can welcome it as a way to succeed. Sure-Fire Way to Succeed – Welcome Failure  Yes, really! Failure is not only okay; it's vital to your growth and learning process.  If we embrace it as a learning opportunity and view it with curiosity, we can gain valuable knowledge and progress faster than we could without failure. So let's talk about five reasons why you shouldn't fear failure but welcome it: 1. Failure Provides Valuable Feedback  When we fail or make mistakes, we learn what not to do and gain feedback on how to do things differently. This feedback is valuable in helping us better understand ourselves and our environment. 2. Failure Highlights Areas That Need Improvement By embracing failures, you can identify areas where you need to improve, learn new skills or gain more experience to continue personal growth. 3. Failure Boosts Resilience  Failure can improve our resilience when we welcome it with open arms. You realize you're okay even though you failed…like it didn't kill you.  Now failure can strengthen your character and mental toughness for the next opportunity. 4. Failure Leads to Innovation  Failure opens the door to new and innovative ideas, which wouldn't have been discovered without the lessons learned from experience. 5. Failure is Part of the Learning Process  Learning requires humility and the ability to learn from our failures and mistakes. If you embrace failures, it provides opportunities to expand your knowledge, skills and relationships. 1 Peter 5:5 and James 4:6 NKJV “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” If you're proud, you won't be open to learning from your failures. You'll most likely lean toward hiding them. Also, realize that failures aren't a measure of who you are or your worthiness; instead, it is simply a natural process of growth and development.  Don't be afraid of failure. Accept that mistakes and failures are a natural and necessary part of growth and provide valuable learning experiences. Embracing and learning from failures will make you stronger, more resilient, and more likely to achieve greater success in the future. Accept failures as lessons to guide you toward more significant growth and success. You got this, and Father's got you! Thanks a bunch for listening!  Until Next Time, Live Fearlessly Free!

This week Pastor Travis bring us a message called Serving Our City.Jeremiah 7:1-7 (NKJV)7 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, 2 “Stand in the gate of the Lord's house, and proclaim there this word, and say, ‘Hear the word of the Lord, all you of Judah who enter in at these gates to worship the Lord!' ” 3 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. 4 Do not trust in these lying words, saying, ‘The temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord are these.'5 “For if you thoroughly amend your ways and your doings, if you thoroughly execute [a]judgment between a man and his neighbor, 6 if you do not oppress the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place, or walk after other gods to your hurt, 7 then I will cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.Read Jeremiah 22:2-5 (NKJV)God cares about people. Help those who have been robbed.God wants you to help rescue people from oppressors. Don't mistreat foreigners .Don't mistreat orphans or widows.Read Matthew 5:38-48 (NLT)Love your enemies

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ God wants us to seek His kingdom and his way of doing things. There is freedom in knowing that our Father loves us and sees us as servants and His sons. It's sorry to say in some churches there is a “perception of perfection” which makes us feel like we will never measure up which is “KingDumb.” We need to keep seeking our perfection and love in Him which is “Kingdom.” Please subscribe and listen to this podcast, I pray it blesses you!

Is this Word for you?The Lord sent me to encourage you. He is ushering in a season of rest for your weariness. He sees your faith and your struggle. There is rest for His people in this coming season. Your rest from the battle won't last long. But the lord will cause your enemies to be at peace with you like the lions who weren't allowed to attack Daniel. The Lord has shown me so many people are at a door of opportunity. And the enemy is standing at that door. It's an enemy from your past that has reared its ugly head lately. You thought the fight was over, but it's back. People from your past. Bad habits. Old strongholds are trying to recapture your heart and your worship. Be encouraged. You're not being recalled from service. You're being recalled from the battlefield. There is much more for you to accomplish in the Lord for your family and your ministry to the Lord. He will fight for you and you will hold your peace. The Lord showed me some of His children in playpens. He's calling you close for a time of recreation and rest. But you will be redeployed for battle. He knows what you can handle and He sees you've reached your limit. So he's going to “refortify” you. “Refortify” means to “strengthen and secure.”He wants to pour into you to strengthen you in your mind, body, and spirit. The battle has waged long and He's calling some of us to Himself for rest. I hear this verse for somebody:“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬God is making a “way of escape” for you. He is “the Way.”Seek the Lord and rest in Him. Your rest is in worship and His presence. “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”‭‭I Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Support the showYou can support the ministry of FaithFire here. For text alerts when we go live or release future podcasts, text FAITHFIRE to 55498.

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 NKJV God loves us more than an earthly father loves his children. God wants what is best for us. Just ask for anything, and He will provide! No matter what happens, your heavenly Father knows, God is there, loving us and providing what we need. God always wants what is best for us!

When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” John 5:6 NKJV God is the the Lord for all mankind. If you feel lost and distressed, Jesus wants to be your Lord. If you feel alone and nobody care for you, Jesus wants to be your Lord. You are not alone! He is your Lord, and He loves you so much.

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever. Psalm 30:11-12 NKJV God is a God that will always comfort us. He understands that in our life we will face difficult challenges. He understands our mourning, but in Him, we would find eternal joy and eternal hope. In Him, we would find gladness, because His grace is sufficient for us.

“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 NKJV God is the the Lord for all mankind. He is the Lord for those that are distressed. He is the Lord for those that are lost. He is the Lord for those that are needy. He provides all our needs. If you feel lost and distressed, Jesus wanted to be your Lord. If you feel alone and nobody cared for you, Jesus wanted to be your Lord. He wanted to be with you, He wanted a future with you, the future full of hope and loves for you. He is your Lord, and He loves you so much and He is the merciful Lord!

"whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”" James 4:14-15 NKJV God always has a wonderful plan for us. We may think that we have the best plan, but God have a better plan for us. Things may change, as we do not know what the future holds, but believe in God that He have the best intention for you. He will never leave you or make your life difficult, but He wants you to have a peaceful life.

And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:25-37 (NKJV) God will take care of us, in every aspect of our life. Do not worry about what we will face in our life, because God take care of it. Do not worry, He will comfort us and deliver us. Believe in Him, and His power, He will save us.

Episode Summary:  Nancy Kay Grace and I talk about how to overcome low self-esteem with audacious grace that sustains us. Nancy shares where low self-esteem comes from and how we can overcome and combat it by taking our thoughts captive. By the grace of God, we can overcome. Quotables from the episode: In studying grace, I see that God provides salvation through grace but also grace for daily life. Grace sustains us in all the seasons of life. We are then to be grace givers to share grace with the hurting world. Part of overcoming low self-esteem is learning to rest in His refuge of his love and peace. It's a gift when we accept God's gift of peace and realize no matter what, God is with us. I determined to use my faltering tongue to speak for God. Low self-esteem is often the result of comparison, the performance trap, perfectionism, and people pleasing. God accepts me as I am, and I can become a new creation. All grace starts with God. He makes himself known to us. He gave us the ultimate gift of grace in Jesus Christ. Hope in God is a secure foundation in ever-changing life situations. When I struggle with depression, I have to recall God's promises of hope and what his word says about my worth. To combat low self-esteem, we need to change our view of ourselves for God's view of us. Learn God's word so that you can replace negative thinking with God's truth. It's not easy, but through grace, God will help us take our thoughts captive. Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NKJV) “God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things at all times, may have an abundance for every good work.”    Psalm 42:5,11 (NIV) “Why, my soul, are you so downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put you hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 139:14 (NIV) “I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.  John 14:27 (NIV) “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Recommended Resources: The Grace Impact by Nancy Kay Grace The Search for Significance by Robert McGee Lies Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide  Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award How To Help a Depressed Loved One free eBook Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Nancy Kay Grace: Website / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Pinterest For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Nancy Kay Grace enjoys sharing coffee and conversation. She is a Bible teacher, speaker, and award-winning author of The Grace Impact, a devotional about God's grace in our lives. Nancy is married to her favorite pastor, and is enjoying the stage of life with two married children and six precious grandchildren. For relaxation, Nancy loves hugs from grandchildren, playing piano, and hiking. Nancy's blog and GraceNotes newsletter signup are found at www.nancykaygrace.com. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson  

Pastor David shares Wednesday in Dickinson. Review: Last week, we saw that God gave us the Power of Attorney to use the Name of Jesus. It is by the Name of Jesus that we have access to all of Heaven's resources: they are all at our disposal through the Name of Jesus! Matthew 28:18-19 (NLT) Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. [19] Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. A Name is only as good as the power and authority that back it My name will not get you very far if you want military clearance. But if you had the name of a top military officer and his approval, with documentation that you have his approval, you could go wherever he said you could go! See, a name is only as good as the authority backing that name. The More Excellent Name: How it came Three ways a great name may be attained: Some people are born to a great name (They inherit it) Some people make their name great because of their achievements (by conquest) Other have a great name given to them (by bestowal) Jesus' Great Name came through all three avenues: He inherited His great Name, His Name is great because of His achievements, and His Name is great because it was given to Him By Inheritance Hebrews 1:1-6 (NKJV) God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, [2] has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; [3] who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, [4] having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. [5] For to which of the angels did He ever say: "YOU ARE MY SON, TODAY I HAVE BEGOTTEN YOU"? And again: "I WILL BE TO HIM A FATHER, AND HE SHALL BE TO ME A SON"? [6] But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: "LET ALL THE ANGELS OF GOD WORSHIP HIM." Jesus inherited a more excellent Name than the angels When did Jesus inherit that more excellent Name? It was not when He was in Heaven! He had everything in heaven. Verses 4 and 5 tell us that it was when Jesus was begotten. Hebrews 1:4-5 (AMPC) [Taking a place and rank by which] He Himself became as much superior to angels as the glorious Name (title) which He has inherited is different from and more excellent than theirs. For to which of the angels did [God] ever say, You are My Son, today I have begotten You [established You in an official Sonship relation, with kingly dignity]? And again, I will be to Him a Father, and He will be to Me a Son? So we can see that it was the moment that Jesus was begotten and established in an official Sonship relationship that He inherited that great Name. But WHEN WAS JESUS BEGOTTEN? It was not when He took on flesh as a baby in Bethlehem. Jesus was not born when He took on flesh, because He preexisted with the Father. He simply took upon Himself a body. Hebrews 10:5 (NKJV) Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: "SACRIFICE AND OFFERING YOU DID NOT DESIRE, BUT A BODY YOU HAVE PREPARED FOR ME. In John 1:1-3,14 we see that He preexisted with the Father: John 1:1-3 (NKJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] He was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:14 (NKJV) And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. The day Jesus was begotten: Acts 13:33 (NKJV) God has fulfilled this for us their children, in that He has raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second Psalm: 'YOU ARE MY SON, TODAY I HAVE BEGOTTEN YOU.' The day that Jesus was begotten and established in an official Sonship relationship was the DAY OF THE RESURRECTION! The day that Jesus tasted death and hell for us! Hebrews 2:9 (NKJV) But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. Jesus experienced physical and spiritual death for us! His death on the cross was more than His body dying, but He Who knew no sin and had never sinned BECAME sin for us, and His spirit died as well and He went into hell for three days until God SNATCHED Him from the grave and raised Him to life and sat Him down at His right hand. Matthew 27:45-46 (NKJV) Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. [46] And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?" (ALSO IN MARK 15:34) The death Jesus experienced was for us! He swapped places with us 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. When we receive Jesus we become a new creation and receive a new nature - one with the life and peace of God. We take upon ourselves the nature of God – which is life and peace, where the devil's nature is hatred and lies. We don't know specifically what happened in hell, but we do know that Jesus took care of spiritual death for us! Acts 2:25-31 (NKJV) For David says concerning Him: 'I FORESAW THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE MY FACE, FOR HE IS AT MY RIGHT HAND, THAT I MAY NOT BE SHAKEN. [26] THEREFORE MY HEART REJOICED, AND MY TONGUE WAS GLAD; MOREOVER MY FLESH ALSO WILL REST IN HOPE. [27] FOR YOU WILL NOT LEAVE MY SOUL IN HADES, NOR WILL YOU ALLOW YOUR HOLY ONE TO SEE CORRUPTION. [28] YOU HAVE MADE KNOWN TO ME THE WAYS OF LIFE; YOU WILL MAKE ME FULL OF JOY IN YOUR PRESENCE.' [29] "Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. [30] Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne, [31] he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption. Conclusion: “You will not be able to understand the authority in the Name of Jesus until you understand that Jesus tasted spiritual death and satisfied the claims of justice on behalf of each on of us when He died as our substitute.” - Bro. Hagin, “The Name of Jesus” When Jesus was in hell, God said, “It is enough,” and then He raised Jesus up from hell and the grave. He took His spirit and soul out of hell and raised His

The easiest thing in the world is to love Jesus and know that He loves you. Look at Him, believe, and raise your voice in worship. Hear Him say your name and explain the depth of His love for you. Wake up dressed in confidence when He says "good morning". This episode will position you to encounter the Lord every day for the rest of your life.   Show Notes: Today you take the first definitive step in your prophetic call. You discover Jesus through worship. Trust me, this your new favorite way to connect with Him. What you learn now, trumps everything else you learned in this podcast. Worship to meet your need for acceptance. Worship to surpass warfare. Worship to know the God who loves you so much.   "When you worship with Jesus, you truly understand the word beloved." - Craig Toach   What You Will Learn   1: How to Worship for Intimacy With Jesus Grow closer to Jesus by shutting everything out. You'll leave with His DNA and love.   2: How to Overcome Your Battles With Worship Amplify Jesus. Darkness cannot overpower the light.   3: How to Feel God's Love Lay every stress down. You don't have to carry it. In the presence of the Lord there is no fear, doubt, and depression.   Go Deeper Into the Subject of Prophetic Worship Prophetic Anointing Course Prophetic Anointing Book   Related Episodes Worship - The Love Language of Jesus (Ep. 24) True Worship: The Heart of a Prophet (Ep. 39) Get Praised Up to Be Prayed Up! (Ep. 53) Super Charge Your Worship by Singing With the Angels (Ep. 154) Worship in Tongues Often and Enter the Secret Place Where Your Miracle Awaits (Ep. 190) Scriptures That Improve Your Worship Sessions Ephesians 1:5-6 NKJV Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.   John 4:24 NKJV God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.   2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NKJV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any [a]trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.   Psalms 63:3-4 NKJV Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,My lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name.   Sponsor The Next Gen Prophets Podcast Take this message further. Be responsible for raising the Next Generation of Prophets   Get Your Free E-book an Course Here https://www.nextgenprophets.org/   Hang Out With Us Every Day Here Sign Up to the Free Community of Apostles and Prophets   Watch Our Free Prophetic Teachings on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/ToachMinistries   Give Us a Call! Call 760 466 7257   Get Connected With Apostles Craig and Colette Toach Submit Your Question to the Apostles: ToachMinistries.com Follow the NextGen Prophets Facebook: NextGen Prophets Follow the NextGen Prophets Instagram: NextGen Prophets Instagram  

Description The easiest thing in the world is to love Jesus and know that He loves you. Look at Him, believe, and raise your voice in worship. Hear Him say your name and explain the depth of His love for you. Wake up dressed in confidence when He says "good morning". This episode will position you to encounter the Lord every day for the rest of your life. Show Notes: Today you take the first definitive step in your prophetic call. You discover Jesus through worship. Trust me, this your new favorite way to connect with Him. What you learn now, trumps everything else you learned in this podcast. Worship to meet your need for acceptance. Worship to surpass warfare. Worship to know the God who loves you so much. "When you worship with Jesus, you truly understand the word beloved." - Craig Toach What You Will Learn 1: How to Worship for Intimacy With Jesus Grow closer to Jesus by shutting everything out. You'll leave with His DNA and love. 2: How to Overcome Your Battles With Worship Amplify Jesus. Darkness cannot overpower the light. 3: How to Feel God's Love Lay every stress down. You don't have to carry it. In the presence of the Lord there is no fear, doubt, and depression. Go Deeper Into the Subject of Prophetic Worship Prophetic Anointing Course Prophetic Anointing Book Related Episodes Worship - The Love Language of Jesus (Ep. 24) True Worship: The Heart of a Prophet (Ep. 39) Get Praised Up to Be Prayed Up! (Ep. 53) Super Charge Your Worship by Singing With the Angels (Ep. 154) Worship in Tongues Often and Enter the Secret Place Where Your Miracle Awaits (Ep. 190) Scriptures That Improve Your Worship Sessions Ephesians 1:5-6 NKJV Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. John 4:24 NKJV God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NKJV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any [a]trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.  Psalms 63:3-4 NKJV Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,My lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. Sponsor The Next Gen Prophets Podcast Take this message further. Be responsible for raising the Next Generation of Prophets Get Your Free E-book an Course Here https://www.nextgenprophets.org/ Hang Out With Us Every Day Here Sign Up to the Free Community of Apostles and Prophets Watch Our Free Prophetic Teachings on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/ToachMinistries Give Us a Call! Call 760 466 7257 Get Connected With Apostles Craig and Colette Toach Submit Your Question to the Apostles: ToachMinistries.com Follow the NextGen Prophets Facebook: NextGen Prophets Follow the NextGen Prophets Instagram: NextGen Prophets Instagram  

Colossians 3:2 NKJV God wants us to shift out thoughts to things above. Don't trip off of what we see in the natural, it's a distraction. When we shift our thoughts we change our sight. Our thoughts guide our focus. Focus on God and we'll see God in everything. The good in everything. This world is temporary and ever changing but, the Lord is eternal and we will live after we die with Him.Be blessed but more importantly be a blessing.

Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-7 (NKJV)God has given many responsibilities to a parent, both father and mother. While providing and protecting our children is at the top of the list, we also find at the top of the list that they are to be trained, especially receiving training that brings about spiritual knowledge and growth! From Deuteronomy 6 and Ephesians 6 we find specific instructions for the spiritual education of a child and it is clear that this teaching BEGINS in the HOME. Taking a page from the school system that says a child needs to learn the 3 Rs (reading, writing, and arithmetic), we find there are 3 Rs for spiritual training. We are to train our children to have a REVERENCE for God, to have a RESPECT for others, and to grow in being RESPONSIBLE for oneself! Sermon Notes Discussion Guide

J.A. Jones shared with us 15 Keys to Get Out Of Debt In 2021. The scripture tells us when read, "The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender." Proverbs 22:7 NKJV  God's plan is for us to be generous givers, in order to do that it's important to not be buried in debt. These are spiritual and practical things we can do to be on our way to keeping more money in our bank accounts and pockets.  J.A. Jones' service is to help others that are stuck in mental strongholds through encouragement, authenticity, and biblical wisdom. He will help you get better, be free and live a joy filled life.  This book "The Power of the Tongue: 30 Days to Better Relationships by Dr. Jones has helped hundreds of people to become better with their words, actions and behaviors. It will help to improve any relationship. Buy it and you'll be glad you did.  J.A. Jones's contact information is below: Email: jajones77@att.net Mailing address: 1268 Gano Avenue, Orange Park, Florida 32073 Instagram

And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” (Galatians 4:6, NKJV) God... the Spirit.... his Son... The Trinity. It's the big one, as far as theological confusion goes. The doctrine of the Trinity has puzzled and awed believers since the beginning. God is one. God is three. Which is it? How can these two go together? Why do we even believe this teaching? In this episode, Bill Giovannetti explores the awesome doctrine of the Trinity. What it means. What it doesn't mean. Why it matters. You will come away with a greater sense of the grandeur of God than ever before. As always, please use the Subscribe and Share buttons to help spread the word!