GOD IS LOVE (1 JOHN 4:8)

Sunday, December 5, 2010

WOMEN, Gods Gift To Man

The world we live in today has perverted the image and purpose of a woman. I think our problem with young ladies being so eager to give themselves away and show there bodies off comes from a lack of knowing there value. Everyday Images through the TV, magazines, billboards, on the street, simply out in public, anywhere you look there is a woman in some way or form showing off her body partially clothed. I use to see images like this and think to myself my goodness how dare she what in the world is wrong with her, UNtil I got to thinking Dalton what IN the world is wrong with her? And instead of a spirit of judgement I starting seeing her as someones precious daughter, and even if she was fatherless on earth she Was Gods daughter and LOved just as much as me, she had been deceived into believing that that was her purpose. Today its completely okay to show most of your breast as long as all of it isnt exposed, and precious little girls are singing songs like, "I kissed a girl and I liked it." God bless these young ladies, young women have a desire for attention and seek to find someone who tells them just how beautiful they are, and thats just how God created them, but they twisted beauty into revealing as much as possible and kicking in mans sex drive. beauty is not just being desired sexually, that is a part of marriage between a husband and wife not between a woman and the world. Now I dont believe all girls have conformed to this lifestyle but God bless them I know its being thrown at them constantly and sadly enough most often they get the most attention. But let me make a Bold statement for you young ladies who feel like being a Godly young lady isnt working for you, Hold on dont be deceived by satan its often good to feel as though you dont fit in with the world, there is a young man out there looking for you and when he finds you he'll make you feel like the only woman in the world, and make you feel more desirable then any lustful man ever could. Women you are a gift from God specifically for man. Now this problem is not lustful men or loose women it is straight from Satan, and he uses man, but remember it not Hollywood or magazines it is Satan using these people as instruments, so dont start trying to find the source, cause I can tell you the source, Its from satan, For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world (Ephesians 6:12).
            The importance of women is all throughout the bible. Women find out how important you are from your heavenly father and creator he made you, find out your value from him, he knows best. God first created Adam and gave him responsibilty to name all the creatures and tend to the garden and then in Genesis 2:18 God said, 18Now the Lord God said, It is not good (sufficient, satisfactory) that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper meet (suitable, adapted, complementary) for him[amp]. Do you think God just out of the blue said oh wow I'm missing something I need to create someone for the man? Absoluetely not God knew he would created this woman, However personally I believe that with Eve their, Adam wouldnt have been able to focus on his responsibilities with Eve there+959+66+5*, becuase God made Eve in such a way that immediately Adam desired Eve as a companion and partner in his life and loved her and desired to be with her, it was more sufficient to create her after the work was done.Becuase this chapter then goes on to say, 21And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam; and while he slept, He took one of his ribs or a part of his side and closed up the [place with] flesh.
    22And the rib or part of his side which the Lord God had taken from the man He built up and made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.

WOW I want you to truly take a second go back a meditate these two versus there is a lot of significance in these two scritpures. First of all God didnt create women from dust, he created man from the dust of the earth, but a woman he started from a man, and we see that God caused Adam to falll into a deep sleep, now God created the World in six days, if he wanted to he could have created a woman in a split second. But he didnt he took time on creating a woman, he created her so that she was absolutely perfectly and uniquely beautifully made. Because look at the word here God didnt jus create women it says that he built them. The song isnt to far off, God did spend a little more time on you women, God made you to be a beautiful creature for man. Now if God makes somehting Beautiful it was done right. I believe when Adam saw Eve he saw the picture of Beauty and got butterflies and extremely excited and thought to himself Wow God you outdid yourself this time. Because God hadnt just created a woman and a man in the flesh, but he had planted the desire and the needs and how they each perfectly complemented eachother inside them. There were things that Adam had that Eve needed and there was things that Eve had that Adam needed, she was there for a purpose she wasnt just given to Adam so Adam wouldnt be bored, Adam needed Eve as his lifely companion. The chapter then goes on to say 23Then Adam said, This [creature] is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of a man.
    24Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall become united and cleave to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.(E)
Eve wasnt just created out of dust she was a part of Adam she was made of his bone and flesh, she was already a part of him. The next verse says that a man should leave his mother and father and CLEAVE to his wife. This word cleave is like saying to be glued to one another in a sense of loyalty and in affection. To leave you father and mother doesnt mean to run away, but to be married and Joined to your wife. After it describes the man and the woman in marriage it then goes on to say they shall become one flesh. A man and a woman become one flesh in marriage in sexual intercourse. The problem we see today is too many people have become one flesh with multiple people and completely confusing there spirit. See most poeple think the problem is in the actual action of Sex of a man entering a woman, but this isnt the problem, the problem is that God has created it so that this is a sacred treasure between a Husband and wife and when they give there gift God gave them to many people it is perverting the way God intended. Your spirit becomes confused and starts saying wait this isnt right, then Satan comes in with lies and tells you because of what you have done you are worthless now and you have nothing and you feel nothing but empty, so young ladies go deeper into sexual sin trying to find there place, when there place is with their husband in christ. Young men and women your answer is always Jesus christ the one who knew no sin, and becasme sin so that you may live righteously in him (2COR 5:21). And in jesus Christ you are complete ( COl 2:10) and a new creature (2COR 5:17). Jesus Christ Is LOve (1JOHN 4:8). Hebrews 8:12 says  For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and there iniquities will i remember no more. God isnt keeping a tally of all your wrongs. The only score God is keeping on you is That Jesus christ covered it all and through him you and I were made righteous and that is what the father see's. So dont you allow satan to come in and tell you that you messed up for good and ruined your life cause you already gave your gift away. Satan is such a liar, because he that believeth on him is not condemned (john 3:18). You are righteous through Jesus Christ their is no room for condemnation. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). And instead of focusing on all the wrong in your life and how to fix things, Focus on Jesus christ and the fact that nothing is even broken and how awesome it is that sin isnt imputed to you and he has seated you in heavenly places. David was a man after Gods own heart and he commited Adultery. The world isnt over if sexual sin has been in your life, in fact Glory to God its just begun cause your a new creature, a virgin in christ. God will use you in mighty ways. Dont focus on your sin cause thats where all your attention will be, were born into sin. But Jesus Christ set us free from it in Grace and now we have power and authority over this world and sin pulls no leverage with us we are dead to sin (romans 6:2). Now we walk around with the power and righteousness of Jesus Christ. It sounds almost to good to be true. Thats the Gospel.

         

REMEMBER THAT ITS ABOUT JESUS

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with christ; nevertheless I live; yet not I, but christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the son  of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving From Christ
Thanksgiving is something we see dwindling in today’s world. Kids are no longer thankful for what they have, spouses no longer thankful for one another, people no longer thankful about the way God made them, Girls not thankful for the life inside them, but above all and most importantly people aren’t thankful for what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross. Oh sure we’ve all heard that before Christ dying on the cross for us, its so cliché its more a church phrase then a moment in history. But are minds don’t wrap around the Love God displayed at that moment. But God Commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ( Romans 5:8). We see it as just part of Gods process, he had it all planned he was gonna send Jesus and it had to play out like that it was destined. But Jesus Christ was the son, like I am a son of my earthly father, and he gave up his divine right in heaven willingly to become a man and remain a man, live a sinless life, become sin ( 2 Cor 5:21) be nailed to that cross beaten with our sins upon him undeservingly then defeat Satan in Hell, all because HE is Love ( 1 John 4:8).
Now I’m not getting crazy on anyone and telling them to put down the turkey and mash potatoes and spend the rest of your day praying thanking God for everything. Personally I believe it makes God Happy seeing his children fellowship in laughter and Joy in a Christian Atmosphere sharing with one another and giving. But sadly we live in a world increasing in reasons to be thankful and decreasing in Thankfulness, which makes me question if they really know what it means. Because I know as a man of God I have a lot to be thankful for. Whether you chose to be opened to it or not you do as well. I feel sorry for people who aren’t simply thankful for what they do have but are upset because they don’t have all there worldly hearts desires, obviously God cant see their heart right? Let me tell you a life of unthankfullness leads to empty promises because you will never have enough if your not already Happy with what you do Have. This is just simply your worldly advice that has some wisdom mixed in but were a christian family lets look at what the powerful word of God has to say about Thanksgiving.
As far as I can see the bible mentions Thanksgiving a handful of times, but following Thanksgiving is a handful of reasons that even Mr. scrooge would have to rejoice to. Psalms 95:1-8 says O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.[2] Let us come before his presence with Thanksgiving and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.[3] For the Lord is a great God, and a Great King above all gods. [4] In his hands are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. [5] The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. [6] O come let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the lord our maker. [7] For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, [8]harden not your heart….
Praise God. Thanksgiving is so important today because its so easy to have your heart hardened with the things of this world, we are far more worldly conscious than we are spiritually, in fact were even dumb enough to believe this is REAL life. But when we come to our daddy our father our Lord and King and we enter his presence with Thanksgiving were opening our Hearts and allowing all the Joy of our spirit to flow out of our carnal mouth therefore softening our callused hearts and opening it up to Jesus Christ. Personally I start my praise and worship time with naming off things Im thankful for from my deer on my Wall to the socks on my feet. A bum can be Thankful if he has his heart right, its not based on temporary circumstances that you base your thanksgiving, but rather eternal unchanging covenant with Jesus Christ. Lift up your eyes to the heavens and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. That’s you and me we have the righteousness of God that will endure forever, Im on my way to heaven and not only am I on my way Im doing it in style Im going with the righteousness of God, not some lowly sinner saved by Grace.
When You voice while you are Thankful it causes your carnal mouth to voice the greatness of God, Your flesh has no choice but to rejoice in the things of the lord coming straight from your spirit. The reasons to be Thankful are always there but until you recognize them they will have no effect on you.You turn your eyes from the negativity of the world and selfishness of the World to the love and compassion of Jesus Christ and Joy that follows. God is good at all times and he never changes but our perspective of him can. Philippians 4:6-8 says Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God.[7] And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ jesus. [8] Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Being thankful brings the peace of God into your life, because you recognize just how amazing he truly is. And an amzing God like that is Gonna take care of you no matter what because you’re his child. There’s comfort in having a big Daddy amen. Begin to Thank God for what he has done so you can see what he can do.
Its sad to hear someone say I don’t have to much to be Thankful for because obviously their blind and their hearts are harden because they can see Just how Good God is. A bum can be thankful for his tree and and a billionaire not content with his mansion, it all depends on the heart. Paul said I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Now this isn’t some poverty scripture to have as little as possible but be Thankful for with what you do have. I know I serve a God that supplies all my need according to his riches and Glory so why worry about the state Im in, im Thankful because I know my Lord is supplying my need not me so why shouldn’t I be Thankful for what I do have.
God is no respector of persons and what he has done for one man he will do for all. He really is an awesome God. And today on this Thanksgiving Ill walk around with Joy, Peace and thankfulness in my heart because I serve the King of Kings. There’s plenty to be thankful for if you have eyes to see. Were the Christians were suppose to freak people out at why were so Thankful all the time, and brother we sure do have reason to be. Today im entering his presence with Thanksgiving, because I know what Im thankful for, do you?

Thursday, November 4, 2010

GOD IS GOOD GOOD GOOD

Often times the things I write about are great advice for the body of christ, However its not the Gospel the to good to be true news. Romans 2:4 says ...The goodness of God leadeth the to repentance. The world Knows write from wrong, whether they choose to serve the God of obedience or disobedience though is what seperates them from christians. The goodness of God is what the life of Jesus Christ was all about, (luke 9:56) For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives but to save them... Hearing the correct way to to live isnt a wrong teaching but its not gonna lead man to repentance, or a changed way of thinking. The carnal mind cant wrap around how Good God is. No way a man would die for people that didnt serve him, or atleast the ones who didnt live right would receive some form of punishment. Hebrew 9:12 ... but but by his blood entered in once into the Holy place having obtained ETERNAL redemption for us (emphasis mine). Once and for all christ blood was shed so that we can be eternally redeemed. Hebrews 8:12 says For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. Praise God He isnt up there holding our sins and everything we do wrong against us, it goes on to say that he doesnt even remember our sins. God is Love (1 john 4:8) its who he is, therefore its what he does. The theif cometh not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I am come that they may have life and have it more abundantly (john 10:10).  When you come to Christ your not giving up your life but rather gaining it. I enjoy living in the presence of God and all the blessings that encompass me, being a christian doesnt mean you live in a utopia but I have fun living in his awesome presence and being joyful, happy, prosperous, healed, and set free. God isnt here to judge or condemn us he is here so that we can live, Jesus said in JOhn 8:15 I judge no man. You know whats amazing Gods love isnt just extended to Christians, see his love is unconditional its not even based on if you serve him or accept him or not its based on that he is love therefore he loves you, Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, christ died for us. Christ didnt come and die for a church full of christians he came and died for a bunch of sinners who were unworthy and unfit for the kingdom because he Loved them God didnt force his son and jesus dragged his feet all the way to the cross, Jesus out of love so no other way for us to inherit the kingdom except his blood be shed so he freely said I love them ill be the mediator Ill take on the sins of the world . For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him (2 Cor 5:21). And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also  for the sins of the whole world ( 1 john 2:2). Wow do you know what this means, it means that God came lived his life like no other man can, sinless, died on the cross as a sinner, not only to take on the sins of people who accepted him but everyones sins the whole worlds sins, once and for all. Think of the worst person and the worste sin they have done and if you could see them through Gods eyes you wouldnt see anything except complete love for them and compassion. I know our minds dont wrap aroundf this, no way God isnt angry at these people for what they have done, listen God is love he doesnt remember sin, he died for the sins of the whole world while we were yet sinners, and every body has come short of the glory of God (romans 3:23) therefore everyone needs his unconditional love and Grace. He doesnt see one mans sin versus another he sees LOve love love. The only sin God will send a man to Hell for is not believing on him (john 16:8-9). But it is his will that non should perish (2 peter 3:9).
       Jesus said in John 17:22-23, "and the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one. [23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. The same glory that God had for Jesus christ is the same Glory that Jesus christ has given to you. You are Highly valued in the Kingdom of God. Your not a lowly sinner saved by grace, your a new creature in christ (2 cor 5:17). He hath raised us up together, and made us sit togther in heavenly places in christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:6). Therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; (ephesians 2:19). Jesus Christ has made it so that its no longer about you but about him, when Satan points to you, you point to Jesus and say HE is the one, he is the reason why I am righteous and pure he is the reason Im healed, he is the reason I am on my Way to heaven and living in prosperity not because of what I have done but through Jesus Christ I am part of his Household im not just in the kingdom of God Im a part of his Household.

         God is Love, not sickness or poverty, therefore he doesnt give you what he is not. He gives you unconditional Love. Because He is a good God. THrough Jesus Christ someone like me and you is righteous and powerful and we are complete in him (COL 2:10). Jesus Christ loves us so much he gave his life so that we can live ours in peace of knowing who we are in Christ. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning (James 1:17). The Goodness of God leadeth man to Repentance (Romans 2:4), And God is GOOD. 

Friday, October 29, 2010

The Grace of God is not an excuse for sorry living

Before you assume that im getting legalistic and in to works I want you to understand where i am coming from. There was a time when I knew about Grace but still in my mind I just knew that God looked down at everyone and saww everyone equally but when he saw me he something special. Well it took a few years until i came to the realization that i to had sinned and come short of the glory of God Roman 3:23. The bible says in James 2:10 for whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all. Well I knew I had sinned before so i guess by law i was guilty. I first had to magnify my sin to see my need of Grace and righteousness through Christ alone. Romans 3:20 says therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledgs of sin. And Ephesians 2:8-9 says For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast. You see Grace is a precious gift God didnt have to provide it you didnt earn Grace. He didnt owe you anything and contrary to much believe God doesnt need you so badly that he went and died on the cross becuase he couldnt spend eternity without you. You know why God did all that because HE loves you unconditionally. I believe very few have ever got a glimpse of unconditionally, the carnal mind can only grasp conditionally love sure you love your wife even when she messes up and when things are wrong but thats because you love her and you know she loves you. And as christians we do love everyone but it doesnt compare to Gods UNCONDITIONAL AGAPE LOVE. He knew our sins would be a hinderance to loving him, think about it if he didnt die for our sins we would be in a constant focus of sin then sacrifice we would be completely sin conscious and focusing on our ability and not the love and fellowship of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but i laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me (1 corinthians 15:10). Many christians who are heavily into Grace will call you legalistic when you try to live a righteous life. They believe that Grace gave them the power to say whatever will be will be but hey IM still righteous mighty powerful and pure in Christ Grace which is absolutely true im not down playing Grace by any means but the church today has perverted it into a sin free card. That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance and in all knowledge; ( 1 Corinthians 1:5). In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:6). Grace didnt set us free to sin it set us free from it and think God it did because when I mess up i dont have to rend the heavens and plead with God to forgive me because he already has, I can say praise God He doesnt hold my sin against me i am righteous in Christ and Im gonna move on and into his Love. Grace is the ability to overcome sin. Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;. Living righteously is not to earn salvation or get you brownie points with God but its a fruit of Salvation and people will see your fruit. Dont let Peverted Grace christians call you legalistic when you have overcome sin and live a moral life. There is nothing wrong with living right. Amen

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Importance of fellowship

When I was growing up my mom was an awesome woman of God and wouldnt hesitate to correct me about the friends I hung around with. BUt up until high school this wasnt much of a problem. Growing up sure there was some kids who enjoyed surrounding themselves in sin but it takes a while for satan to convince you in the ways of the world, and it usually takes place around high school. I remember my sister coming home one day and absolutely balling because of the things her friends were now doing in High school and how she felt left out and friendless. Most moms wouldve have went over to their daughter and sympothized with them and say I know Honey; but not my mother she had a revelation with God and true love is not being worried about what your child will think of you but rather that no matter what you always share the truth with them. My mother went over to my sister and said Im so proud of you sweethearft for being a Godly woman and you keep standing for the lord and he will send someone down your path, but I promise you sweetheart your choices will not let you down in the future. My sister went through High School not as an outcast but she never was in the "in" crowd, but she never complained or had a pitty party she knew that her best friend was jesus Christ and that he would give her all the attention she needed. Dont be deceived by the devil it is often good to feel as though you dont fit in. The bible says in 2 corinthians 
14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you[a] are the temple of the living God. As God has said:


      “ I will dwell in them
      And walk among them.
      I will be their God,
      And they shall be My people.”[b]

   
 17 Therefore

  

      “ Come out from among them
      And be separate, says the Lord.
      Do not touch what is unclean,
      And I will receive you.”[c]
It is a major deception of the devil that we must become close friends with someone to be a good witness. This couldnt be further from the truth. The bible says by their fruits you should know them matthew 7:20. It is the greatest witness to live the life of a christian and allow them to see your fruit, JOy, Hapiness, Prosperity, Healing, Peace, salvation and much more. It takes a christian to shock the world and turn the other cheek. Going to the bar and not drinking isnt shocking anyone but your spirit. Jesus Christ is often quoted to fellowship with the prostitutes and drunks and this is many peoples argument. But he fellowshiped with the disciples and was built up in the spirit of GOd and spent time with the Lord and Jesus Christ was alos without sin which means lust in his heart. And out of a pure heart and love for these people he gathered with them and ministered the gospel not said Ill sit back and watcth but not partake. He was there because they wanted what he had, the holy spirit and all the fruits something the world is completely ignorant to.

A true Friend Never tells their friend what they want to hear unless they want to hear the truth

Monday, October 25, 2010

Faith

Faith Is your positive response to what God has already done. It is your response to Gods grace. It is Not what you must DO to make the lord act on your behalf. You only need to RESPOND to what he has already done. That is fath

-ANDREW WOMMACK

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Believe 100%

I absolutely love the body of christ if you are a born again beliver then welcome to my family. But out of complete love for the church I have noticed that they dont necessarily believe in what they hear 100%. Now i to have certain topics that I know are the truth but in the back of my mind when i put them into action Im thinking well if it works it works but i dont know. Its becasue My spirit knows its truth but my Soul (mind) is not yet renewed to it. That is why many times you can hear the pastor preach on Sunday, listen 110% and apply it best you can but when the situation arises you stumble. Why? Because faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God (romans 10:17), not the sunday preacher. Church on sundays should not be your source of nourishment they should be a bonus to your week already spent in the presence of God, whether at work or school or the gym, youve kept him number one in your life. This is why all to often the same people that get hyped up and Amen all through service on Sunday about healing immediately panic and run to the Doctor and everyone except for the only one who can heal them Jesus Christ. Now Im not self-righteous nor do i pretend to be but What is truth to me is truth and when I believe something i believe it. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. I belive that simplicity is the way to Go when it comes to being a successful christian Jesus never taught on the 10 steps to healing he said lay your hands on the sick and they shall recover (mark 16:18), not ten ways to properly heal or that its only for the "super-christian" but more nike style, Just do it. So from now on when you hear something in church that your sprit agrees with and you find it to be the Gospel (the almost to good to be true news) then I challenge you to get in the word and recieve it for yourself because only then will it become truth to you that you can belive 100%