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John 10:10-11 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. (KJV)
Why, at times, is there so much noise and opposition? Well, there is an enemy of our Lord that goes about seeking who he can devour; and he will do all he can to try and distract you from hearing the Lord on how to walk in this new life He made available to you, and to all mankind. The way things look; many are not partaking of this new life in Christ, and have let the enemy rob them blind. Galatians 2:20-21 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. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. (KJV) The same Christ that was living in Paul is living in you as well. You have this new life in you, and it will only come to fruition when you give more attention to the inward man and less to the outward one. In order to resurrect into the new life there has to be a death first; and that would be to our old man and its deceitful lusts which will never bring peace. If the spirit of Christ is not alive and well and working in your life it is not because He wasn’t willing; it’s because you became weak, which simply put, means you leaned back to your own understanding. Hebrews 12:1-3 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 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 is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. (KJV) You are surrounded with a heavenly cheering section, seated above because they gave ear to the Author who not only showed them how to begin in faith, but to finish as well. Jesus Christ died to the things of this life so that you could have access to a new one. I John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. (KJV) Our own carnal mind and ways of trying to reason can be our worst enemies at times. With so much more life available for you today why not look to someone so much greater? This abundant life will not be found in the outward, but will manifest only by giving ear to the Spirit of Christ within. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Philemon 1:4-6 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. (KJV)
Strong’s Definition for Effectual - energes (en-er-gace') -- active, operative; effectual, powerful. Salvation should not be a one and done experience, but a way of life that will never end. When you pray about a situation is it your intention to get some real results? Of course it is! And it is the Lord’s desire for you to see all that He has blessed you with spiritually. In order for your faith to be active, and working on your behalf you will need to keep in constant communication with our Lord so that you can see and hear how to put this faith into action. James 5:14-16 Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (KJV) Sometimes sickness is a result of a lack of communication, where the believer is giving more ear to the deceiver than to the promises of God. These sicknesses are not just limited to the carnal realm; rather, a lack of faith has caused a breach between you and God. Too many times mankind plays the blame game whether it is with each other or even blaming God for what basically amounts to a lack of faith. A simple self examination and confession can deliver you from unbelief and back into the effectual working of your faith where you belong. Ephesians 4:13-16 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. (KJV) We all have our place and calling in the body of Christ that we need to fulfill. When you are not operating in faith you are no longer effectual in what our Lord is asking of you which affects not only you, but the entire body of Christ. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. John 10:9-10 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (KJV)
There is a door that was opened some two thousand years ago so that you the believer could enter in and find new life. This door is not something you can see, hear, or find in the outward realm; rather, it is something that can only be accessed in the spiritual realm. God is a Spirit and can only be worshipped in Spirit and in truth. True worship is to reverence or respect, and it is not just some silly song and dance where you stand in a trance and wave at a ceiling; it is a way of life. So in order to obtain life, an abundant one at that, you will need to know how to access this door, and then enter in. Revelation 3:20-22 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. 22 He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. (KJV) Where’s the Lord standing in your life and priorities today? Is He still on the outside or did you open up and give Him a warm reception? A simple way of describing the verses above would be faith, your ability to hear the Lord’s voice and respond to what He is saying. Communication is a two way street; one where you not only make your requests to God, but then you give ear to what He is requesting of you. It’s sad to say that this is where many fall away into the abyss of unbelief, keeping the door of their heart shut and not listening with their spiritual ears to what God is speaking to them personally. Hebrews 11:5-6 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.(KJV) When reading the Word you should be able to picture yourself in the same situation as Enoch. You too have been translated and allowed to go before the throne of God with your prayer requests; and in return He will let you know what He is requesting of you today. Without this communication the door is shut and you will find yourself on the outside instead of inside where you belong. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
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