Do Not Forbid Him

Mark 9:38  Teacher we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in your name, and we forbid him because he does not follow us.

At first glance it would appear this was a good thing, guarding the ministry of Jesus by his disciples.  Keeping purity if you will. But Jesus had a different approach to this, He said “don’t forbid him. He who is not against us is on our side.”  Are we able to rejoice in spiritual victories of others? Is there any jealousy or arrogance on our part if others are doing what we should be? Jesus was not worried about credit, He was concerned with doing the will of the Father.  Let’s have the same attitude, let us rejoice over victories that enhance the Kingdom of God! God is our judge and He will give credit where credit is due

I believe we have seen the enemy overplay his hand.  Killing babies after birth is not anywhere near a activity that even mildly morale people think is ok.  When the enemy comes in, the Spirit of the Lord always raised up a standard against him.  I personally think that before the end of the Trump administration, that a case will be on it's way to the Supreme Court of the United States.  If Mr. Trump does nothing else but appoints pro life judges to the Court and to lesser courts, he has done the Lord's work many times over.  This stain of death of infants must be overturned and any nation that continues in that way will have to be judged sooner or later by a Holy God!  Pray for a change of heart of death loving politicians. 

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I also think President Trump serves two terms.
Speak prophetically!
Declare aloud the end of Abortion!
Pray forgiveness for those impacted with abortion. 
Think adoption.

Follow Me Matt. 16:24

We can take God’s presence for granted.  We assume Jesus will always be there for us always.  Matt. 28:20 Jesus doesn’t follow us, we follow Him. Following Jesus will lead us into experiences we never dreamed of.  The highest of highs, and sometimes the lowest of lows. You will be with Jesus when He weeps, stands as intercessor over a lost and dying world, feel the pain of rejection from friends and loved ones and those spiritually blind.  You will also see lives that were broken put back together. Marriages healed and restored: those in bondage, released, those mourning filled with joy. At times following Jesus is easy, other times very difficult.

Christianity at times is not easy, especially in this age we live in today.  Jesus said to take up “our” cross and follow. Are we willing to follow anytime and anywhere, lowest of lows or highest of highs we must live what Christ gives us.  That is the only way to truly follow Jesus.

Remember “You did not choose Me, but I chose you”. John 15;16

Chang the Atmosphere

In Matthew 14:22-33 we see the familiar story of Jesus telling Peter to walk on water to Him. All was fine until Peter looked down and saw what he was doing, the waves and the foaming sea.  Peter began to sink, but Jesus reached out and saved him.
My focus is on the fact we have the ability by being Spirit led and Spirit filled believers to walk into a room and change the atmosphere.  That is what Jesus does.  Peter was doing good until he saw what was around him.  We do ok until that which is around us gets into our head.  Control the situation, don't let the situation control you.  Let the power of the Holy Spirit and the peace of God control the room or problem that is being dealt with. Simple child like faith in the Jesus of the Bible will transform the atmosphere around you.  Make it God like, not flesh like. 
Walk  and live as a thermostat not a barometer.  I refuse to be caught up in others chaos.

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Bold as a Lion

Prayers for today

Are we Christians selfish? Is it all about us and our wants and needs, or are we concerned with others? A wise man once asked a congregation if God answered all your prayers from yesterday, would it have an impact of society or just us. I find myself wondering that thought myself. God is looking for intercessors. We need those willing to lay it all on the line in prayer for our families, our churches, our nation and the world. With what is happening in just America today is enough to keep us busy for weeks.

1. Pray for safety for our President and Vice-President, and leaders in government.

2. Pray for 2 new openings on the Supreme Court for pro life conservative justices to be appointed, and for righteous judges to be appointed in lower courts.

3. Pray for a great new Awakening in this nation. A move of God unlike any we have seen.

Faith-how?

The Bible says in Roman - faith comes by hearing, and hearing the Word of God. 
How is your faith today?  Im not talking about mountain moving faith, but just faith to meet the daily troubles.  If your faith is lacking, read the Word.  Romans 10:17 is a promise for you.  Reading the Word always builds faith and confidence in your life. Flip through your Bible and read a few passages, especially those you have underlined or highlighted.  Faith comes by hearing the voice of God.  Let Him speak to you today.  God has it under control, and He is never surprised.

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Something new

Don’t expect God to do something new, if you are doing the same old thing.

Power, not Fear

2 Timothy 1:7 say God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
The only fear that should enter a Christian's life is the fear or holy reverence of God (2 Corinthians 5:10-11, Hebrews 10:31).  Fear of people or circumstances is not of God, but of the enemy of our soul.  Fear hinders us of doing the will of God.  Fear causes us to stop and question what God has clearly told us to do.  Most fear comes from the unknown.  We don't know what is in front of us, so we become apprehensive. Our imaginations magnify problems until they become insurmountable.  That is why God has given us the Holy Spirit, to see things as God sees them. Fear should not be an excuse to disobey God, or be enslaved to doubt.  Ask God to free you from fear, whether people or circumstance.  Remember we have been given power, love and a sound mind!  Get in the Word and pray, all fear will begin to disappear.  Face your fear with the Word! 

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