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Meditation: February 2

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“No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn.” Isaiah 54:17

The objective of Satan is the formation of weapons that may be used to attack areas of apparent weaknesses against the saints of God. The alluring factions that seem to appear out of nowhere were skillfully planned with precision to wear down even the strongest among us. If we ever become careless in our defense or unaware that we are in the battle of the lifetime, his fiery darts will attach itself to us and slowly dispense the poisonous venom that slowly produces death. Much of what is used are words that plant within our hearts the seed of discontent and doubt. What God has done, and is currently doing in the life of the believer, is establishing him in righteousness. Whatever is not of faith is sin. Our eyes must constantly be fixed upon the object of our faith, Jesus Christ that we might be established in His righteousness. Every trial, every challenge that comes can either be used as a means of establishing us in the faith, or providing evidence against the One in whom we have placed our trust. We must be reminded that righteousness and faith to believe, in spite of circumstances, is from the Lord. Stand in faith and God will be our defense to judge as impotent whatever weapons may be used against us.

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Meditation: January 15

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“And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.” Hebrews 6:15

The rush towards the promise, without patience to endure the interval trials, is giving expression to doubt and unbelief. Those careless movements are usually met with disappointments with self as well as with God. Misunderstandings arise concerning God’s character of love and concern when one caves in while engaged in the battle. This happens when Christ is not being seen and known throughout all of the circumstances of life. Faith requires one to believe in God and what He has promised even before the evidence is present. His desire is to reveal Himself through His Word that is able to withstand every crisis met along the way. His Word is truth and can outlive the lies of Satan. The bump in the road was not a roadblock but a stepping –stone leading towards the life that lies ahead. There are times when there is nothing left but His promises and pressures. The pressures may try to shroud the promise but the promises are true regardless of the amount of pressure. Perhaps this could be the path of authentic faith being developed within one’s life. Many need to be weaned from the ineffective pop religious messages that create a state of euphoria, directing their confidence towards themselves, rather than towards knowing God. It is not what we escape always, but what we go through that marks the measure of true faith. The promise is on the other side of the challenge. He teaches us to endure whatever may come our way. When we are yet standing firm after the battle is over, we stand in victory before Almighty God.

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Meditation: December 10

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“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12

The battle continues to rage for the soul of every human. It requires one to have knowledge that the fight is on unless there be a state of lethargy leading to self-defeat. There are battles chosen by many people that require the total commitment of life and duty. Even if there is victory in those battles, what would be their gain? Yes, this is the fight that many may engage, but it is not the best. The good fight is the best one in which we may be engaged. It is the fight of faith that matters for all of eternity. All other celebrations of victory are short-lived because to gain the whole world and lose ones soul is vanity. God has called us to stand on the battle lines He has drawn. Only in standing there can we receive His rescue and victory. We are strengthened to maintain our focus on Jesus who has gone before us and is now leading us to triumph over the enemy.

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Meditation: December 7

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“The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong,” Ecclesiastes 9:11

The race may begin with speed and the warrior may show both courage and strength. But when the battle continues beyond the allotted time, the soldier grows weary. Even when he is nearing the completion of the battle, it appears as if strength wanes and the possibility of surrender increases. It takes the second wind of the soldier to push beyond the discouragements that are sure to come. It requires that extra effort in remaining consistent regardless of fatigue. This where losers give in and are defeated. What is most important is winning the race and finishing the course that is before us. When our eyes are upon the right prize, we would settle for nothing less. What is before us is greater than anything left behind. Therefore, we must keep moving forward, putting one foot before the other. This is the race of life to become like Jesus as we press into His Kingdom. We are laying aside every weight and the sin that would otherwise hold us back. It is because we are desperate to fully possess what we are coming to understand and know.

04 Jan 0Comments 1Like

2015, The Year Of Spiritual Awakening

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Defining moments have shifted the world so that radical changes are necessary. As Thomas Paine once said concerning his day, “these are times that try men’s souls.” The challenges of our times will either bring the best or the worse out of us. It all depends on the dominant features that identify our character as to which will manifest. We were born for such a time as this and all of the past experiences have brought us to this very moment. Yet, we are not alone…God has and continues to speak clearly as His message continues to resonate from the days of old addressing each phase of man’s existence. Nothing happens without a cause and a clear message directing us to rightly address the cause if we can rightly interpret the message. Our souls are on trial in order to weigh the measure of Truth contained within each of us. If any individual is oriented more in the direction of the lie propagated by the spirit of this age and world system, his mind, will, and emotions will be judged in favor of the prevailing view. But if the Truth has registered deep within his heart, he will see that the development of the temporal will perish when the spiritual awakening occurs.

We don’t have to mention every event occurring today in order to prove that the world is rapidly changing. These major shifts in activities continue to lead towards a shift in policies. Government is busy trying to keep up with changes while there is no law to blanket each and every change. The long lines at the airport security checkpoints, posters prohibiting and allowing firearms, selective anti-discrimination laws, selective restrictions on free speech, and the list goes on…The cycle of less government while creating a police state is the contradiction of a nation excluding God from its equation while attempting to remain religious. Even the anti-religious practice their religion of atheism and humanism, which are extended forms of self-worship. The endless cycle of man trying to find himself by himself while searching merely inside of himself increases the frustration while proving, “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find.” Romans 7:18

The efforts of the past have led to deeper levels of frustration. None of the things sought after could produce satisfaction and contentment. The spiritual gurus have produced a false sense of security among those who believe their false promises of success and contentment void of the struggle for a righteous standard. Even where the gifts of the Spirit have manifested, many have remained deficient in pursuing deeper levels of spiritual intimacy with God. God says to them, “you have used My power in order to attain your personal glory, but I do not know you.”

True contentment is of the utmost importance and can only occur through a spiritual awakening. As we enter into the year 2015, our primary challenge to the Church is to awaken righteousness and rise victoriously. The world is in need of what the God offers through His Church, not the compromised congregations that have already succumbed to the pressures of conformity by viewing His precious Word through the jaundiced eyes of self-serving interests. But rather, a people willing to live, and if necessary, die for a standard that must be raised if the succeeding generations are ever to know and live the truth. Yes, these are the times that try men’s souls. The loyalty of true soldiers is being proven while the summertime soldiers are waiting for a convenient time to engage in battle. As we take our positions and guard our posts, let the spiritually awakened sound the alarm so that all others may prepare for the battle for the soul of this generation. The flesh, the world, and devil believe that we have lost this one, but in time, we will prove them wrong!