Revival is Violent and Costly

If we say we are pursuing prayer and revival, but we are not embracing violent and costly changes to how we worship and serve God, we are lying to someone. Because these violent and costly changes are what God seeks when He causes us to pursue Him for revival and great awakening.

He wants to remove the things that separate any part of our hearts from Him.

Free from Control or Under Control?

The only way to be free from the control of sinful men is to put yourself completely under the control of God.

If you become so called “free” from control of men but then lean on your own understanding you’ll just end up under the control of your sinful, ignorant and selfish nature… Which is worse because you’ll be responsible for your own error.

The fear of the Lord makes your actions wise. The knowledge of what’s Holy causes you to have understanding on how to structure your lifestyle for growth and fruitfulness.

Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

1 Corinthians 7
22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.
23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.

1 Corinthians 9
19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.

Freedom and Liberty don’t Come from Republicans or Democrats

Leading people to Christ is not the same as leading them to the Republican party… because Republicans have lied just as much as the Democrats.

Giving people justice is not the same as leading them to the Democratic party… because the lies of the Democrats keep you just as bound as if you were a slave.

Leading people to Christ’s Justice is leading them into the Truth and Freedom of the Word of God and the Liberty of the Holy Spirit.

Best Analogy on Ungodly Remixes

Best analogy I’ve seen outside of scripture on remixing secular music for the gospel.

It’s so genius because Jesus used that same analogy: “feeding people food sacrificed to idols”

Stacey Taylor:
“I agree, the Holy Spirit can supply all the components to make a whole song fresh from Heaven …That’s like if someone brought a poisonous meal to your house while you are sick, yet you take two bites and cant eat no more then you save the meal for a later date. You then have a small get together over and you put out the dish so you won’t waste it and you and your guest eat that poisonous meal and fall ill, or worse, dead. Those who know better do better.”

Avoid Suffering: Store up Wrath

Because we live in a world that has been infected by Satans iniquity, everyone on the planet has to go thru some measure of suffering.

Even those in blessed regions have to suffer in obedience to the Word of God and the Name of Jesus Christ. Show me someone who has cleverly manipulated ways to avoid all suffering, and I’ll show you someone who is storing up the wrath of God. Embrace your Suffering and your Reigning!

The Difference Between Gossip & Slander and A Testimony

Sometimes when its important to protect the people of God from deception, we must take an aggressive stance and lay down our lives for the sheep instead of being hirelings that flee when the wolf comes.

Oftentimes in that situation the devil will try to accuse a messenger of God about their motives as they protect the flock. So let’s try to understand the difference between a gossip and a testimony.

What’s the Power of a Gossip?

Gossip and Slander are very serious sins. Words are spiritual, and gossp comes from the desire to assassinate, i.e. KILL a person spiritually. Its a spiritual form of murder.

Proverbs 26

24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

The bible also describes these seven abominations in Proverbs 6.

Proverbs 6

16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

What’ the Power of a Testimony?

A testimony is one of the most powerful ways to effectively overcome the devil that is trying to accuse you. It’s one of the 3 things that make a way for the Kingdom of God and Christ to gain ground in the world.

Revelations 12

10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

11 And 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.

What’s the Difference between a Gossip and a Testimony?

Gossip is based in pride, lies, murder, mischief, deceit, and discord.

Testimony is based in sacrifice, honesty, and selflessness.

A gossip tells lies or unverifiable information about someone else.

An honest testimony tells truth, and talks firsthand, about what happened to them or what they saw.

A gossip or slander talks to kill others.

An honest testimony talks to save others.

A gossip speaks in anger, for self.

An honest testimony speaks in love, to set others free from deception.

A gossip is partial to those who are rich and powerful, and can help them.

An honest testimony speaks in favor of the truth even if it hurts themselves.

Here are a few Scriptures from Leviticus that Illustrate the Balance and God’s Heart in the Matter

Leviticus 19 (CEV)

15 Be fair, no matter who is on trial—don’t favor either the poor or the rich.

16 Don’t be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone’s life.[c]

17 Don’t hold grudges. On the other hand, it’s wrong not to correct someone who needs correcting.

18 Stop being angry and don’t try to take revenge. I am the Lord, and I command you to love others as much as you love yourself.

Leviticus 19 (AMP)

15 You shall do no injustice in judging a case; you shall not be partial to the poor or show a preference for the mighty, but in righteousness and according to the merits of the case judge your neighbor.

16 You shall not go up and down as a dispenser of gossip and scandal among your people, nor shall you [secure yourself by false testimony or by silence and] endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the Lord.

17 You shall not hate your brother in your heart; but you shall surely rebuke your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of him.

18 You shall not take revenge or bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19 (KJV)

15 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

16 Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour; I am the Lord.

17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.

Wisdom is Justified and Error is Magnified by our Children

People that defend false teachers and false prophets often don’t even realize that their very life is what proves that what they believe is false.

John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

Our inability to mature in the Holy Spirit and fully obey God is often the evidence that the error we are defending, is in fact, error. Proof shows up in pudding, and Wisdom is justified by its children. It takes time… but the fruit and results of our beliefs always show up eventually, even if it’s in our children.

We want to bear fruit for Christ… Fruit that REMAINS. Let’s purify our hearts and obey God to the max… If not for us, for our children’s sake.

Luke 7
35 But wisdom is justified of all her children.

Don’t be made into a bad Example

If you don’t learn by instruction, you learn by a good example. And if you don’t learn by a good example, you learn by being made a bad example. And if you don’t learn by being made a bad example, you die in your sin and ignorance. Read the Bible daily and listen to God’s Spirit always!!!!!!

JESUS DID NOT DIE AND RESURRECT TO GET INTO YOUR MIX

Jesus is LORD. When you present him as an option, or just another voice among many, you are Denying the LORD! Jesus did not come to endorse syncretism, or get in the mix – He is The KING!

Jesus Name is POWER not Magic

There’s POWER in the name of Jesus, NOT magic. BIG difference. You have to represent Him well, if you deny His name, and try to use His name at the same time… Results won’t last.

Gods name is not a magic word, God’s name represents his character, his authority, his history. You can just use his name like abracadabra, and expect to get results.

You have to actually represent and obey HIM with your life and with your mouth to bear fruit in His name.