The Lord so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son to die for our wrong doings, (sin) (John 3:16). No different than today’s verse, He wants to gather His family, for the next age is about to happen. Oh you thought, life on earth is the only form of life you’ll experience? The next age will be that of a theocracy where God himself rules the Earth (Revelation 21:1-4). It’ll be an earth that doesn’t know corruption, hurt, pain, or death (Isaiah 11:6-9). God is now screaming to the world to get free of the sin nature everyone was born into. Some of us have become so comfortable in our sin we can’t imagine life without it. Until we break that mentality (invoke your will) and give your lives to the Lord so He can live through us, we are hellbound (Matthew 13:41-43). The reality is some of us will die and go to hell because justice must be satisfied. We must receive Jesus Christ as Lord and savior of our lives before we die in this age, or you will not be a part of the new earth where God’s ruling everything. Father God is like a mother fowl trying to gather her children together under her wings. If you are hearing, understanding and perceiving what’s being said here, you will be without excuse on the day of judgement if you show up without Jesus in your heart.

The beast of burden carried Jesus on its back to a predetermined destination. It was prophesied that Jesus would be riding on a donkey as part of His process before being crucified on the cross. The beast of burden will always take us to our greatest accomplishments but with much pain, disrespect, and eminent trails of danger. When on the beast of burden, there’s a sense of knowing you’re about to go through something that’s not pretty. When we’re on the beast of burden our concern is no longer what people think of us, or mediocre stuff, because we know we are headed for a great challenge in our life. But your challenge which has been vetted by almighty God, is not designed to take you out. The purpose of the struggle is to produce fruit in us, and produce in us what is required by the Lord to serve Him better. The storms of life have a purpose and once we’re put on the beast of burden, the fight that’s coming is inevitable. Jesus rode the beast of burden right into His destiny which was to die on the cross for our sins. Now He sits on God’s right hand in heaven as King of kings, and Lord of lord’s.

We are free in Christ but are reminded not to use our freedom as a ticket to sin. Freedom to do whatever we want could be dangerous. There will always be laws and rules to help keep us safe from things that can eventually hurt us. As we become more concerned about others, than we are about ourselves, we begin to walk in God’s great plan of reconciliation. Temptation is always around ready to take us off course away from our God given purpose. We no longer have the weight of habitual wrong doings so we can now more easily conform to God’s plans for us. Once we’re on to God’s plans for us, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, you will live above the evil in this world. The plan of God for your life is to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). As long as we are following the plan of God for our lives, we won’t use our freedom in Christ to sin. Serving one another humbly in love keeps us grounded from pride and helps the seed of humility in us to grow (Galatians 5:22-23). Enjoy your freedom in Christ, but not to the point of risking your right standing with God. Staying in close fellowship with the Lord is vitally important to our survival, and to live life above that of mere men and women.

We can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us. That verse actually has to do with doing all things pertaining to prayer, because the verse springs out from praying activity. Because we engage in the spiritual realm, we get things done by praying which causes this natural realm to line up with our prayers. Through faith and patience we obtain the promises of God (Hebrews 6:12), so if you have the faith, and you can wait, all things are possible to those who believe (Mark 9:23). So in reality, we can do any and everything the Lord has called each of us individually to do. Keeping Christ centered is key to continuous success, and victorious living. Once we fall off our daily routine of quality time with God, we begin to diminish and are no longer honor-bound to our God-given purpose. Once this happens, we can either get back on board, or continue down the path leading to darkness. There’s no in between with God. You’re either hot or cold for Jesus the way He sees it (Revelation 3:16). Go forth in strength because the Lord says you can do all things through Him, and He will strengthen you when you need it.

The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. This means in the kingdom of God there needs to be more laborers to go out and win souls for Christ. We should be ready with a word on our tongues in season and out of season (2 Timothy 4:2). Always being ready to minister God’s words of life to someone. There are so many hurting people in this world, and the answer to their pain is the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is what frees us up from this demonically ruled world to have full expression in witnessing to others about Jesus. Many of us aren’t fully committed or even convinced of our faith that strongly, and this is why the laborers are few. We are ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). God’s helpers to bring in the family of God to Him by way of the gospel which explains life. How life was supposed to be before Adam and Eve caused sin to enter the world. This good news of being free from habitual sin in our lives can now lead to victorious living for everyone. If you won’t go out to witness to others, at least pray for the laborers that will.

We are the Lord’s temple individually and collectively. He dwells in our newly re-created human spirit. It is why we must keep our bodies in good shape. We like getting our house tidy before guests come to visit. Well, we have a permanent guest who’s worthy of a clean house. Staying in shape exercising, eating properly, and getting the proper rest when needed is keeping our temple correctly for the Lord’s use. When we come together in church the Lord dwells in all of us at the same time. This brings much faith into one area so God can manifest His Spirit and minister to us the way we need it most. We can stir up the gift inside us individually, and allow God’s presence to fill us to overflow (2 Timothy 1:6). We are containers of a precious treasure (2 Corinthians 4:7). We are more than just body, mind, and soul. You are a spirit first, you have a soul and you live in a body. Once your body dies, your spirit continues. Our body is for functionality on the earth. Our minds, our soul-ish area, is the control center, and we physically get things done using our bodies. But our body houses the Holy Spirit where God lives in us, so be Christ inside minded, and use the benefits of His presence.

When can you say no weapon formed against me can prosper, and it won’t? When you can believe it based on God’s word and promise to you, regardless of your circumstances. God’s mercy has protected many of us without realizing it. But there are times when we can go on the offensive working God’s word, trusting it, and be secure in thought, purpose and action. Another promise from God is; “Every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall show to be in the wrong”. No weapon used against us will defeat us because we know for ourselves what God’s word says about our safety and protection in the kingdom. A weapon may form against us but it will be powerless against our destiny and God given purpose. Staying in the Lord’s good graces can make all the difference in the world for continual safety. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). We have not, because we ask not. Acknowledge God in all your ways and he will direct your path (Proverbs 3:6); paths of surety, protection, refuge, and victory.

The name of Jesus is the name of salvation. No one goes to the Father in Heaven except through that name. Those who call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13). All power and authority is in the name. It is faith in the name that brings victory to every bad situation (Acts 3:13). Demons tremble at that name, and they can be commanded to leave by the name of Jesus (James 2:19). The fullness of the Godhead resides in that name. It is faith in the name that brings power to move things. According to our faith manifestation will come. Greater faith brings greater manifestation. Salvation is the main goal of the great commission, and it is the greater works Jesus said we would do. The way to be saved, to become a Christian is to believe that Jesus died for your sins, and that Father God raised Him from death after three days of punishment for our justification. We are good with God, in right standing by accepting the work at Calvary Jesus completed. This is why the name of Jesus is so powerful.

Paul in speaking to the Philippians, was expressing how he wanted to experience the mighty power that raised Christ from death. He also mentioned how he wanted to suffer with Him, sharing in His death. Who wants to do that, not many, and many are called but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14). We become chosen as we begin to understand, the power that raised Jesus from the dead. That resurrection power is available to all Christians willing to go to the next level in God. Deep calls to deep and that’s where we meet the Lord (Psalm 42:7). In our hearts, our newly re-created human spirit is where that power resides. That power through the faith believing Christian, can resurrect any dead situation and raise you to your rightful position in the kingdom of God. Paul went on to express if possible, he wanted to attain the spiritual and moral resurrection that lifts him out from among the dead. All dead motives, attitudes, relationships and things as such, would no longer weigh him down as a mere man opposed to walking in the supernatural with God. To know Christ is to know His resurrection power. We would have never become Christians without the resurrection power of God. Your human spirit was dead to God before Jesus went Calvary.

When the Lord’s presence is with us, anxiety, worry, and even doubt must take a back seat. God’s presence will go with us faster as we praise and worship Him. He inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). When the Lord’s manifested presence comes on the scene, the works of the devil become blocked until God’s presence leaves. Here’s the good news; we can have God’s presence on us regularly by having a consistent prayer life and dedicated quality time meditating on His word. The more of God we get into our souls and minds through studying, the works of the devil can’t manifest in our lives to overcome us. Satan can’t stand in God’s presence and once God’s presence is on you, the devil will have to try other means of killing, stealing and destroying somewhere else (John 10:10). The devil’s M.O. is to disrupt your everyday life so much to the point you want to give up. The hope of glory Jesus, overcame and destroyed the works of Satan in hell (1 John 3:8). He took the keys of death and hell (Revelation 1:18). We now have authority over the devil but most of us are too ignorant of God’s word to fight back. God’s presence will go with you and He will give you rest.