Isaiah 60:1-3
1 Arise, shine;
For your light has come!
And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you.
2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,
And deep darkness the people;
But the LORD will arise over you,
And His glory will be seen upon you.
3 The Gentiles shall come to your light,
And kings to the brightness of your rising.
At LOGIC the idea is to Velcro the people to each other, vision and the Word. iLove my church is about people coming together. People who are about Arise and Shine aren't lazy but get out and do something. They think about what can be done to bring people to Jesus.
The 1st thing that should be done after the Holy Ghost is received is to witness to others. There should be something different about you and Christ should shine out of you. You have to make a decision to represent Jesus. Learn to let God fight your battles. Be silent and let God work it out.
God is Glory Himself walking with you. When praises goes up God comes down. When you replace your complaint with your praise God will come quicker. Watch the murmurs and competition spirit.
2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,
And deep darkness the people;
But the LORD will arise over you,
And His glory will be seen upon you.
We are in the dark days. God has to have a people who will shine when it's dark. As dark as it gets there will be a light on you.
God is a God of participatory miracles. We have to participate, go out and do something. God helps those who help themselves. Stop treating God like He is a slot machine. He will bless the works of your hands. People will see God is with you. You have to be humble when God blesses you because low is the way. The same thing you were doing to get the blessing you will have to do the same thing to keep it.
3 The Gentiles shall come to your light,
And kings to the brightness of your rising.
The Gentiles = world. Every sinner should want to be in tune with our Jesus because God is so much in tune with us. It should be so bright that we attract flies (demons) but the Light will zap them. You are losing demonic battles because you are not sitting still to see the glory of the Lord and you are not standing in faith but worrying. God wants us to have unshakable, unmovable faith. The same God that got you out the last time will get you out this time. This situation may be worse but stand still and watch God work it out.
Don't think that God is picking on you. He has bigger plans and his ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8). God is not a feeling. He is there whether you feel Him or not. You have to have the Word in you to sustain you. Remember when you were in school and had to take a test? When you raised your hand your teacher told you, "It's test time" and did not talk to you. God is like that with us. When it's test time God expects us to have everything we need to pass with the tools He has already given us during preparation time. If you fail you have to take the test again.
It may be your time but you have to wait for your turn. For example you may have a doctor's appointment at 10:15 and your time has come but you still have to wait your turn to see the doctor. Hold on and wait for your turn.
Other people should see that God is so on you that you are the person to go to when they need a prayer to go through, when they need something to be decreed and declared by you and it happens. We also have to be the vessel that God uses to heal. You don't have to be in the pulpit to preach.
Acts 19:11 -12
11 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.
Matt 5:16
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
We have to share what we know otherwise what we do is in vain. Church is beyond the 4 walls. The fish doesn't jump in the boat. You have to catch it.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Stop Crying and Get Ready to Shine
Psalm 50:2
2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
2 Corinthians 4:1-10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
God has invested in you and that is why the devil is fighting you. The devil doesn't waste his time on someone who is not significant and knows what you can and can not handle.
When the church is in transition look for the signs especially when people are going through at the same time. It's an indication that God is going to do something for a lot of people. God said in his word to arise and shine.
Isaiah 60:1
1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
We are in this together. When the test comes you have to go through with a good attitude. Depression and worry may come. You will get weary but if you faint not you will reap award:
Galatians 6:9
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Corinthian 4:1 - 10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
We have to be honest if we are going to win the lost. Through transition of the church the devil will darts. There is a separation of the wheat from the tear (Matthew 13:30). God is growing us up from milk to solid food. There were will be people who are unchurched who will come to L.O.G.I.C. You don't know there story and remember that someone prayed you in.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
Stop being ashamed of the gospel. Somebody should know that you are a Christian. You may be the only gospel that someone reads.Everyone has a gospel. Gospel means the good news. Your gospel may be that you were delivered from drugs, carrying guns, ect. You can't be ashamed to tell it.
Revelations 12:11
11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Amos 6:1
1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
Start thanking God for grace, mercy, blood and covering.
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
The only way people will come is if they see God is with you. Get your shine on. It has nothing to do with material things. You can have lack but still have a smile. You smile because you know greater is on the way. God is calling us to accountability. Come to church to give to someone else. It's not all about you.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
God is commanding us to shine. We can't let circumstances dictate how we feel. God is still good regardless. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said that God is still good even if He didn't deliver them:
Daniel 3:17 -18
17If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
We need to have this attitude. Praise should not be dictated by our circumstances.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
It has nothing to do with you or I. We can't be arrogant. It's not about our education, our jobs, our business, ect. Those things are sources. God is our resource. When you walk by faith it's impossible to be arrogant. You don't need a lot of degrees to be successful. When you have a connection with God through prayer and faster there is nothing God won't do for you. Sometimes we miss God through our wish list. Be quiet and listen to God. If we listen we will have less mistakes.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
You will go through but God is with you. Stop asking God how you got there. God wants us to embrace what He has for us. Trouble doesn't last always.
Job 14:1
1Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
Always represent Christ. We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor 5:20).
There are 3 things that a leader must have:
1. Character- There is a standard. This doesn't mean you are perfect and you will make a mistake When you
do mistake pick up yourself and don't wallow in it.
2. Competence - Know what you are doing.
3. Chemistry - Do people feel uncomfortable around you? There needs to be peace.
2Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.
2 Corinthians 4:1-10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
God has invested in you and that is why the devil is fighting you. The devil doesn't waste his time on someone who is not significant and knows what you can and can not handle.
When the church is in transition look for the signs especially when people are going through at the same time. It's an indication that God is going to do something for a lot of people. God said in his word to arise and shine.
Isaiah 60:1
1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
We are in this together. When the test comes you have to go through with a good attitude. Depression and worry may come. You will get weary but if you faint not you will reap award:
Galatians 6:9
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2 Corinthian 4:1 - 10
1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
We have to be honest if we are going to win the lost. Through transition of the church the devil will darts. There is a separation of the wheat from the tear (Matthew 13:30). God is growing us up from milk to solid food. There were will be people who are unchurched who will come to L.O.G.I.C. You don't know there story and remember that someone prayed you in.
3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
Stop being ashamed of the gospel. Somebody should know that you are a Christian. You may be the only gospel that someone reads.Everyone has a gospel. Gospel means the good news. Your gospel may be that you were delivered from drugs, carrying guns, ect. You can't be ashamed to tell it.
Revelations 12:11
11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Amos 6:1
1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
Start thanking God for grace, mercy, blood and covering.
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
The only way people will come is if they see God is with you. Get your shine on. It has nothing to do with material things. You can have lack but still have a smile. You smile because you know greater is on the way. God is calling us to accountability. Come to church to give to someone else. It's not all about you.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
God is commanding us to shine. We can't let circumstances dictate how we feel. God is still good regardless. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego said that God is still good even if He didn't deliver them:
Daniel 3:17 -18
17If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
We need to have this attitude. Praise should not be dictated by our circumstances.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
It has nothing to do with you or I. We can't be arrogant. It's not about our education, our jobs, our business, ect. Those things are sources. God is our resource. When you walk by faith it's impossible to be arrogant. You don't need a lot of degrees to be successful. When you have a connection with God through prayer and faster there is nothing God won't do for you. Sometimes we miss God through our wish list. Be quiet and listen to God. If we listen we will have less mistakes.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
You will go through but God is with you. Stop asking God how you got there. God wants us to embrace what He has for us. Trouble doesn't last always.
Job 14:1
1Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.
10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
Always represent Christ. We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Cor 5:20).
There are 3 things that a leader must have:
1. Character- There is a standard. This doesn't mean you are perfect and you will make a mistake When you
do mistake pick up yourself and don't wallow in it.
2. Competence - Know what you are doing.
3. Chemistry - Do people feel uncomfortable around you? There needs to be peace.
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