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How long do you have to pray before you can preach a message that actually shakes up the earth instead of keeping the world comfortable in sin?
Maybe God shook the earth after they prayed in Acts chapter 4 because He knew that they would obey Him and actually speak the message that He put in their heart while they were praying.
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A Notable Miracle
We want everyone to believe God for BIG things to happen on 11-11-11! Not only at Ford Field, but all over the nations. There are major prayer gatherings happening all over the world. Its the Global Day of Worship. There are stadiums being filled with prayer and worship in Egypt, in Australia, and in many other places… Not to mention that The Call will be streamed live across the planet on www.godtv.com. The last time the Body of Christ was on one accord like this, something MAJOR happened:
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come , they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting . 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance . Acts 2
When the Holy Ghost comes like rushing mighty wind, He blows fire on His body, and they are filled with the Holy Ghost and manifest gifts of the Spirit. There was another time when the people of God were threatened by their enemies of tradition and religion. The people of God came together and prayed on one accord. Do you know what happened? Boldness came, the place shook, people were healed of sicknesses and diseases, and practical unity manifested.
29 And now, Lord, behold *their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. 31 And when they had prayed , the place was shaken where they were assembled together ; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither *said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Acts 4
Let’s pray that as the Body of Christ is on one accord again on 11-11-11, God would manifest a notable miracle!
Make your way to Detroit on 11-11-11 for The Call. Pray with us. Join people all over Detroit that are fasting and praying in preparation for God to do something BIG in our city, nation, and world… NOW. Yes, NOW.
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Spiritual Violence (Radio Station Testimony)
I remember a couple years ago we did a One Song for Christ Rally in front of the offices of Hot 102.7. We protested, set up a sound system. Mustard Seed Generation organized it. Brotha Dre rapped, DJ Intangibles djed, we marched, chanted, prayed, preached the gospel. People thought we were crazy, it was only a few of us. Even Christians told us we were going about it the wrong way, that we were causing trouble.
People in the city council even tried to stop it. But a few weeks earlier we had done a March On Sin Rally with MOS Nation to Nation around the City County building too! This was two years before Occupy Wall Street, Occupy the FED, or any of that. The Body of Christ has WAY more authority than them. We have all the authority.
Remember This – One Song For Christ – August 24, 2009?
Remember This – The Interview with Good News Talk Show
Now as of one week ago, October 23, 20011… FM 102.7 is the first 24 Hour FM gospel station in Detroit. We asked for one song and God gave us a 24 hour FM station. No static. Praise102.7Detroit.com.
Spiritual Violence is the Ground Floor of the Kingdom of God
Matthew 11
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence , and the violent take it by force .
Fasting, Prayer, and Preaching Repentance is Spiritual Violence. Its the Nazirite/Forerunner/Holiness anointing of John the Baptist that leads to the Kingdom. Spiritual Violence is the Ground floor of the Kingdom of God. And the least in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ is even greater than John the Baptist, because Jesus takes us higher. But even Jesus Christ Himself built from the ground floor of Spiritual Violence – fasting, prayer, and preaching repentance. Simple faith in the Blood and Cross of Christ gives you salvation. But kingdom dominion comes thru spiritual violence.
Matthew 11
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come . 15 He that hath ears to hear , let him hear . 16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, 17 And saying , We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced ; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented . 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking , and they say , He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking , and they say , Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Haters gon’ hate. Hard hearts don’t move.
If you sing a happy song they don’t dance. If you sing a sad song they don’t cry.
If you fast and pray, and preach and live holiness – they call you extreme and crazy, “holier than thou.”
If you fast for 40 days, and then eat and drink – while you preach, teach and heal people, and fellowship with music and dancing – they say you are just a sinner.
But guess what? Obedience Works. Look at the Fruit!
Spiritual Authority. Spiritual Violence. God is POWERFUL when we are obedient. We obey in Humility and Self-Sacrifice, so God gets all the Glory.
Join us on Fridays leading up to The Call and join us at The Call in TRUE REPENTANCE….
Make your way to Detroit on 11-11-11 for The Call. Pray with us. Join people all over Detroit that are fasting and praying in preparation for God to do something BIG in our city, nation, and world… NOW. Yes, NOW.
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Intercessors are From Above
Believers, we have to know our identity as intercessors and priests. Too often we think we are on the bottom, looking up, when we pray for people, praying for cities, and nations. We have to know that in Christ, we already have all the authority. We pray over these things from uptop.
Let’s look at the first intercessor, Abraham: 
22 And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD. 23 And Abraham drew near , and said , Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? 24 Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein? 25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Genesis 18
“Abraham stood yet before the Lord.” He was standing between God and the city of Sodom. Was he praying for the city with a victim’s or beggars’s menality? No – he knew He had authority with God, because he was God’s friend. He wasn’t under the city of Sodom, he was above the city of Sodom, talking and bargaining with God on their behalf.
Let’s look at the greatest intercessor – Jesus.
25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7
Jesus ever lives to make intercession. He is the greatest Intercessor. Jesus is in Heaven, and He is an intercessor. Jesus is from above. He saves people and lifts them up to His level.
Yesterday I heard a preacher on the radio (Dr. Tony Evans) share an illustration about people of the Kingdom being as referees, sent from the NFL office. He said referees are not to play for the fighting teams, but to officiate according to the rulebook of the NFL. He said so many Christians choose to take sides (Democrat or Republican, Black or White, etc…) instead of concentrating on our kingdom identity above the issues on the field.
I loved that analogy, but I want to take it further… We are referees, and we get to call the fouls! We get to hand out the penalties according to the Kingdom rule book, the Bible. We decide who wins according to the rule book. Referees are not in the game or under the game, they are over the game. My main point is that as a citizen of the kingdom, we are spiritually above the world, not under the world, or in the world.
We live on earth, and we humble ourselves physically and socially to be servants. But what we do and say actually works on a higher level. What we bind on earth, is bound in heaven (the atmosphere). What we loose on earth, is loosed in heaven. We can bind the enemy with our praise. We declare who wins and who loses in the earth. We execute God’s judgements, forgive sins, and spread His mercy and glory and victory by faith.
We do this in agreement with God’s Word and with each other. That is why a full revelation of the Word of God, and full Unity in the Body of Christ is so important. Because we are on top – we intercede from above! We don’t beg earthly authorites for mercy and grace; we stand between them and God, declaring and conversating with God on what He will allow them to do. When our obedience is fulfilled, God can revenge all disobedience (2 Corinthians 10:6). This is why full repentance and turning of our hearts to God is so important. God allows us to execute judgements on satan when satan is not inside of us (John 14:30).
5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; 7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; 8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute upon them the judgment written : this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD. Psalms 149
Execute Judgements as an Intercessor from Above!
Join us on Fridays leading up to The Call and join us at The Call in TRUE REPENTANCE….
Make your way to Detroit on 11-11-11 for The Call. Pray with us. Join people all over Detroit that are fasting and praying in preparation for God to do something BIG in our city, nation, and world… NOW. Yes, NOW.
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If My People – The Cry and the Joy
As we prepare for the Call 11-11-11 National Solemn assembly in Detroit, we want to pray that it would really be Solemn. We are praying that God would release a Cry for the Abominations we have done.
The key to turning a nation is in God’s people turning our hearts back to God. Sometimes we aren’t even aware of the sins that we have committed. We think that how we live and what we do as the Church is normal and Godly. A messenger of God, that will boldly and gently point out the specific sins and errors that we don’t yet recognize, is a crucial component of any revival and awakening that God seeks to bring to a people.
14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray , and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7
We know this scripture back and forth, but what is missing? We gather to pray and we have more pictures than prayers. We have gatherings that are everything but solemn, and we have a Church culture that glosses over and covers up sins, rather than exposing them so that we can cry or feel emotion over them. This stops us from turning to God from the heart. God is going to turn this type of Church culture on its head.
When Does the Joy Come?
7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth , more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need *no repentance. Luke 15
Is there anyone in the Church who is perfect, and “needs no repentance?” We are righteous by the blood of Christ, but when we really seek God and observe His ways, oftentimes we will find items where we need repentance. GOD in heaven has joy when those who have sinned repent and turn their heart to God.
We need to take part in the full emotion and personality of God. Full joy, full celebration, partying, music and dancing (Luke 15), but ONLY after we receive full vision, full disgust, crying and sadness over sin, and turning. No its not bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Its abandoning our soul to Him and being filled with the Word and Spirit of God.
Join us on Fridays leading up to The Call and join us at The Call in TRUE REPENTANCE….
Make your way to Detroit on 11-11-11 for The Call. Pray with us. Join people all over Detroit that are fasting and praying in preparation for God to do something BIG in our city, nation, and world… NOW. Yes, NOW.
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Returning A Pure Language
8 Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.
9 For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent. 10 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed , shall bring mine offering.
Zephaniah 3
I just love this scripture… I remember the first time I heard about it when I was first learning about the Tabernacle of David and doctrine on corporate unified prayer. Then recently I learned even more about it with The Call.
The context is the last days when the Lord Jesus Christ is coming to rule. There are several layers of interpretation to both of these scriptures.
This speaks of the day when the Lord comes back in judgement upon all nations. He will gather them all to judge them.
Then He will return to the people a pure language, so that everyone can pray on one accord, with one consent, shoulder to shoulder. This shows the importance of unity in prayer to God. Calling upon the name of the LORD is prayer. Serving Him is worship. Jesus Christ wants unity of all people in prayer and in worship.
This is also the reversal of what God did at the Tower of Babel. Notice He said that He would return to the people a pure language. In Genesis 11 God confused all of the languages of the people so that they could be split up. They wanted to build a tower to reach heaven, or access the supernatural, without God. God confused them so they would not have unity and become one in purpose. Then they split up and became separate nations because they could no longer understand each other.
God is going to “return” that pure language to the people, after He judges all the nations.
One way we can preview this prophesy and have unity in prayer is by praying in the Spirit. No matter what country you are from, or what language you speak, speaking in tongues sounds similar! In Acts they spoke in tongues, and people from every nation heard them in their own language. The same thing happened at Azuza Street in the early 1900’s. God is returning a pure language to His people!
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, His suppliants, even the dispersed ones shall bring His offering. Suppliants mean worshippers. God is bringing Africans to be His worshippers. People beyond Ethiopia, and those dispersed abroad, the whole African “diaspora” (dispersed). They will bring an offering to the true God.
We encourage those among the African diaspora to fulfill this prophecy even now. Begin to lead your community in public worship. Bring the true God, (Yahweh and His son Yeshua) an offering. Lead the nations in worship and in unified prayer with one consent, with a pure language.
Worshippers should be undefiled and pure in their language. Don’t be afraid to sing the scriptures and interpret the scriptures with your songs. Reach to heaven and find His pure language for your songs and your prayers.
Make your way to Detroit on 11-11-11 for The Call. Pray with us. Join people all over Detroit that are fasting and praying in preparation for God to do something BIG in our city, nation, and world… NOW. Yes, NOW.
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12 Turn you to the strong hold, you prisoners of hope: even today do I declare that I will render double unto you. Zechariah 9
The name of the Lord is your strong hold and strong tower. You have been a prisoner of hope, trapped by your faith in God, a slave to true love. You have chosen to believe God for more than just money and cars and houses. You believe God to save a generation. You believe God to turn a city upside down. You believe God for a move of His Spirit, you believe God for a revival and 3rd Great Awakening in America, the promised last days harvest labor movement, and the pouring out of His Spirit on all flesh. You believe for Jesus to come back quickly.
That prison can be lonely at times, many people don’t understand it. Your Accuser says: “Just be normal. Be practical. Compromise makes more money and helps you influence people. Just be like everyone else. Don’t desire God too much, it makes you look bad.”
But God says to you today – “I will render double to you!” Everything the devil stole, everything you sowed for God, everything that was lost. You get double, because its for the Glory of God, not man! So keep praying, keep fasting, keep speaking what you believe. I believe that Jesus Christ has decided to come and turn the tables in our city. He will, so get ready!
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Make your way to Detroit on 11-11-11 for The Call. Pray with us. Join people all over Detroit that are fasting and praying in preparation for God to do something BIG in our city, nation, and world… NOW. Yes, NOW.
I will attempt to blog a countdown of messages that will help us prepare the way of the Lord. Stay tuned right here and make sure to join DaHOP prayer meetings on Friday Nights for iRepent – a series of unified prayer meetings that God has given us to help us achieve the necessary repentance that it will take for our city to be used by God in the greatest way in this time. http://dahopfire.org/dahop-detroit-area-house-of-prayer/
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3 Cries God Hears and Responds to with Quick Justice.
The CRY of his people in night & day prayer. (Houses of Prayer, Evening, Morning, Noon prayer.)
7 Now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? 8 “I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He findfaith on the earth ?” Luke 18
The CRY of innocent blood. (Abortion, Police Murders, Violence against the Innocent, Jesus Blood)
Genesis 4:10
10 And He said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.
The CRY of wages held back by fraud. (Babylon Business, Manipulation & Witchcraft, Externalization)
4 Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. 5 You have lived luxuriously on the earth and led a life of wanton pleasure ; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned and put to death the righteous man; he does not resist you. James 5
CRY: to cry out aloud, speak with a loud voice
Cry out for the mercy of God for your nation, city, and people! Let your voice as a house of prayer and your declaration of the Blood of Jesus be louder than the voice of innocent blood, and the voice of Babylon business and music.
Will the Lord find faith in you when He comes?
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This is the final set of specific written instructions JESUS ever gave to His followers. It is crucially important! In it are special and specific clues on how to overcome the greatest temptations, deceptions, and trials of life. It was originally given to the Apostle of Love, John. It was recorded in The Revelation of Jesus Christ – A book that reveals God. Revelations reveals God’s Heart, God’s Glory, and God’s indubitable ownership of heaven and earth very clearly.
In this time of earth-wide pandemonium… most of the set-up for the final acts of Revelations is being put together. There are wars, rumors of wars, false prophets everywhere, increased deception, panic, and fear in the world. Apostasy is happening as even former Christians are falling away from the holy faith. The cultures of the world are increasing in rage against the standards of righteousness and holiness that God has set through His Son Jesus Christ. But Jesus is still the King of the Universe! (See Psalms 2).
This is the overview of the last days scenario: First Jesus will open the 7 Seals, one at a time. Then, angels will blow 7 Trumpets, one at a time. Jesus will come back at the 7th Trumpet, and finally begin to pour out 7 bowls of Wrath as He cleans up the earth and prepares to make it new. Please notice: Christ comes back to earth at the last Trumpet. There are 7 seals to be opened before any of the Trumpets, and 6 Trumpets before the Last Trumpet when the Church is raptured (1 Corinthians 15:52). So whatever your view is of the rapture – a basic reading of Revelations shows that you are going to be here through some Seals and Trumpets.
I say this because you need to strengthen your heart with knowledge and understanding of the plan and desires of God. Before all this happens, NOW is your time to understand and the 7 Messages of Jesus. These messages are for many different Churches, and it is written to strengthen the Believers in the context of the activities of Revelations. In these messages are 7 Ways for you to Overcome, no matter what type of Christian you are.
Next:
1st Message: How To Eat the Tastiest Fruit in the Universe!
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G- Growth in the Kingdom
Growth in the Kingdom is:
1. Seeking God’s Kingdom within You!
2. Adding souls to the Christian Lifestyle!
YOUR Growth in the Kingdom
The Kingdom of God is WITHIN YOU!
….The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you! -Jesus, Luke 17
The Kingdom of God is IN YOU through your Knowledge of Jesus and of his Word, and you are always growing in that by studying, saying, obeying, and doing his Teachings, (the Bible).
But what are some other shortcuts & accelerators? How else can you grow in the kingdom?
Seek the Kingdom! Jesus instructions on seeking the Kingdom are in Matthew 6:
3: But when thou doest alms..
7: But when ye pray..
16: Moreover when ye fast..
19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth..
31: Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat.. Drink.. be clothed?
33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness..
Matt 6
Read the rest for more details; but this is the basic outline on the “Seeking the Kingdom“ chapter..
1. Giving– giving to the poor and to the ministry and to brothers/sisters shows you how to seek heaven`s treasure more than earth`s, And THEN YOU`LL GET HEAVEN`S TREASURES.
2. Praying– Giving time in prayer will DEFINITELY make God`s Power & Favor overflow in your life. You will also Hear Him more! This is Exciting!-)
3. Fasting- Giving your energy to God by giving up food for a day or few will make your soul humble and give you more Kingdom Power and Supernatural Energy. You will also Hear Him a LOT more! This is Very Exciting!-)
4. Don`t Lay Up Treasure on Earth– just use what you need to support yourself and your family.
5. Don`t Worry about food and clothing!- God will provide!
OUR Growth in the Kingdom
We see a model for OUR Growth in the Kingdom of God in Acts 2:42. There was a great number of people getting saved AND PARTICIPATING in the LifeStyle. God didn’t say 3000 people just answered an altar call, He said 3000 souls were ADDED to them. This means they had 3000 additional People participating in their Doctrine Studies, Fellowships w/food, and Prayer Meetings.
41: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
42: And they continued steadfastly in the apostles` doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
46: And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47: Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Acts 2
This means they joined the Kingdom`s continual lifestyle of Loving God and loving Each Other. Before that day, there were only a few (like 120, Acts 2:1) people who were really following Jesus, meeting and praying together. After the Holy Ghost came and the Word was preached, 3000 people were added to that group of people that were studying the Teachings of Jesus, having fellowships with Food, and having Prayer Meetings. In Acts 2:42 I see 3 elements to that lifestyle:
42: And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Acts 5
In the Temple AND House to House
In Acts 5:42 we also see a similar principle. Its important not only to go to a temple or church building, but also to open up your house to Jesus and to people!
9: Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 1 Peter 4
1: Let brotherly love continue.
2: Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13
2: A bishop then must be.. given to hospitality..1 Timothy 3
Do Bible Studies, fellowships with food, and prayer meetings at your house! You will be helping the Kingdom of God to grow!
The Lord of hosts also commands YOU to do this! Especially now in the last days!
7: But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
8: And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
9: Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
1 Peter 4
definition of watch – Strongs # 3535 – nepho
1. to be sober, to be calm and collected in spirit
2. to be temperate, dispassionate, circumspect
definition of charity – Strongs # 26 – agape’
1. brotherly love, affection, good will, love, benevolence
2. love feasts
definition of hospitality – Strong’s # 5382 – philoxenos
1. hospitable, generous to guests
This scripture shows the atmospheres that Christians are to be setting in the last days. It’s a sober atmosphere of prayer, brotherly love, love feasts, and generous hospitality. If you read the next two verses (1 Peter 4:10,11), you’ll see that it’s an atmosphere where everyone should use their gifts with God’s confidence and power!
UNITY
Unity is important for the Body of Christ. It was one of Jesus’ last prayer requests’ that His people would be set apart by the truth and that they would be ONE!
19: And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
20: Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;
21: That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
John 17
Notice in that verse 21 that Jesus said if we are One, the world might believe that the Father has sent Jesus! To me, that’s a Great Promise, and it shows that Unity is a HUGE Evangelism tool!
Unity is in the Mind
Unity does not necessarily mean that everybody has to be in the same place, or go to the same church.. There’s not a building big enough to hold everybody that loves Jesus! BUT true Unity is in the mind, when everyone knows and believes and speaks the same truth about the Kingdom of God.
5: Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
6: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15
Out of all the attributes of God, why did He describe the God of Patience and Consolation to be the one that grants us to be likeminded towards one another? I’m so glad you asked!-)
WHAT DO WE DO?- to increase Unity in the Body of Christ?
Exhortation & Consolation
Exhortation- consolation, `calling near` or to encourage, urge, give advice
When you talk to someone in a consoling or encouraging way, call someone to come to a fellowship, or send them a letter, an email or text message, you are `calling them near.` It is much easier to have Oneness of Mind when there is open communication, edifying communication, and `calling near.` God told us to consider each other, and to provoke each other to walk in love and good works as we exhort or `call near` one another.
24: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews 10
Consider Others- Provoke Love and Good Works- Exhorting (Calling Near) Others– Don’t Forsake Others!
Patience, Humility, Forgiveness, & Hard Work
Whenever you have relationships, you’re going to get hurt. Friendship is Bloody. Jesus gave his Blood and His Life so we could be his friends. So it`s important to work in forgiveness and forbearance if you want to have Unity…
..walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2: With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3: Endeavouring to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4
Look at all the words that surround the scripture on Unity:
Vocation: Calling, Invitation
Lowliness: Humbleness of Mind, Lowliness
Meekness: Gentleness, Mildness, Meekness
Longsuffering: Patience, Endurance, Steadfastness, Slowness to Avenge
Forbearance: to Endure, Hold Up, Suffer, Bear With
Endeavoring: Work Hard, Labor, Diligence, Haste, Exertion
Wow! Wherever you find Unity of the Mind & Spirit, you’ll find humility, forgiveness and people working hard!
You really need a God of Patience and Consolation for all that! Let’s Call Him Jehovah El Patience & Consolation!-)
M.usic to Fill your Heart with the Word&Spirit of God
Music Helps you to live out God’s Commandments.
Make up songs and sing them to the Lord, and it will be a lot easier to live right.
Good Scripture-Based Songs also can renew your mind and teach you how to think.
Good Music fills your soul with the Spirit of God, as we can see in Ephesians 5:
18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
19: Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Ephesians 5
That means you can use music to fill your heart with the Spirit!
Good Music fills your soul with the Word of God, as we can see in Colossians 3:
16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3
That means you can use music to fill your heart with the Word!
When you have The WORD of God AND the SPIRIT of God, you have a POWERFUL COMBINATION!-)
That should give you an idea of the Power that can flow through music!
Make sure you use your music well!
If the Word of God, and the Spirit of God fill your soul through your use of music, are there other ”words” and other ”spirits” that can fill your soul also? YES! Watch out for music inspired by false understandings and wrong attitudes.
The music you listen to is very important. Never submit your soul to music that is not Biblical or spiritually right.
I used to use some of these excuses:
”But I don’t believe it; I just listen to it”
”I don’t listen to the lyrics; I just like the beats because they sound good”
The Bible Says: Faith comes by hearing (Rom 10:17)..
So if you continually and willfully HEAR music with lyrics that are unbiblical, you will BUILD UP YOUR FAITH IN A LIE. Then you will wonder why you have become spiritually stupid, desensitized, and unmotivated to live fully in the Kingdom. I’ve seen this happen to brothers & sisters in Christ over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over.. and over again.
Keep Your Soul Clean!
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