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We Get More Done by Working Together
Today’s verse is indicative of what can be when we are all on one accord; are on the same page, and are of the same mind, and purpose. When we are in harmony with each other, when our hearts are linked in purpose, we can do anything. The reason the tower of babble was stopped from being built was because God said, anything they imagine will come to pass because of the agreement they have with each other for one purpose. The people back in that time said, let us build a tower that will reach the heavens, so God came down to confuse their language whereas they could no longer communicate with one another (Genesis 11:1-9). This is why we have different languages in the world today. The power of agreement has the strength to change bad circumstances, mend relationships, to cause finances to increase, and build our faith up when manifestation comes (Matthew 18:18). Working together has always been a challenge for mankind, and some of our greatest achievements have come to pass due to mankind working together in harmony.
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Walking In the Light
Our fellowship with God has great reward. As we are living in the light because He the Lord is in the light, we have true fellowship one with another. In doing so, the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin and guilt. All of sin’s forms and manifestations will dissolve because of the Lord’s presence in us. Walking in the light means walking in the fruit of our new recreated human spirit. At the new birth we received nine fruits of the spirit that must be developed to build God’s character and holiness in us (Galatians 5:22-23). Once we’ve yielded ourselves enough to God’s will and purpose, we will have true fellowship. In true fellowship resides power, and the continuous cleansing blood of Jesus eliminating, and washing away all sin we may have committed. Imagine being in a place with God where you are constantly being cleansed by the blood of Jesus of sins we’re not mindful we’re committing. In this way there’s less resistance and struggle in life due to unconfessed sin. Walk in the light where your Father God lives and provides for us. We are the light of the world exemplifying the light where God is, and for us to follow (Matthew 5:14-16). Walk in the light so you can be cleansed and others can follow.
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Why is God Mindful of You
Today’s verse is asking; hey God, considering your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars you have made, why do you care so much about mankind. The outwood extravagance of the universe with all its stars and planets, sky, the moon, etc. has a grandeur of excellence of its own almost unimaginable to us. Mankind was created for God to have fellowship on His level. We are made in God’s image and likeness so we have the mannerisms and basic emotions of the Lord, and our instinctive qualities come from Him (Genesis 1:26-27). Jesus said, “ye are gods”, little “g” (John 10:36). Now in most cases many people are not good examples of being created in the image and likeness of God. Because of the fallen state of mankind, due to disobedience which introduced sin into the world, a good image of God is not exemplified. We were also created with free will so if you don’t follow God’s way, you will default to this world’s demonically ruled system. God is mindful of you whether you know it or not. The problems you’re having mostly are due to the fact you’re not mindful of God, nor how you’re supposed to live life. Follow Him, your life depends on it.
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Your Body is For God’s Use First
We are instructed today by the Lord to give our bodies to God because of all He has done for us. Our bodies are to become a living holy sacrifice unto the Lord. Jesus was a living sacrifice given for the souls of mankind that would otherwise be burning in hell with unquenchable fire; along with the constant eating of your flesh by worms (Mark 9:48). This is only part of what God has done for us, but the most important part. At the time Jesus sacrificed his body for us we were enemies of God because of our sin nature (Romans 5:10). This kind of love won’t be easily found in mankind’s heart. Jesus set the example through His work at Calvary. Giving His body as a living sacrifice for God’s use. We are to follow this example by becoming dead to our flesh (not letting the inordinate desires of your body rule you). As we become more involved with the Lord’s ways and how He operates, we can follow His lead and trust the outcome will benefit us and the Lord. Give your body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit to honorable deeds (1 Corinthians 6:19). Not allowing dishonorable things to be done to your body and unimaginable wild activities which are not conducive to the Spirit of the living God living in you. That’s the reality of the human body’s first priority in this life. Boom!
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I’d Rather Hurt Your Feelings Telling You the Truth
At one point in life we must come to the conclusion that trying to please people will always keep us two steps behind God’s best for our lives. When God needs you to act on His behalf and you are too concerned about how that person may feel afterwards, you’ve been deceived unto ignorance of your God given purpose and calling. We as Christians can’t be friends with people that hold us back from doing what God called us to do in life (James 4:4). Maybe you’re not sure what you’re supposed to be doing for God yet, but caring more about what people think to the point you’re now in disobedience to God, that’s not the plan for your success in life. Trying to win the approval of human beings makes us useless as a true servant of Christ. You will be in bondage never experiencing God’s best in your life because you’re too afraid of hurting someone’s feelings. Id rather hurt your feelings telling you the truth of your situation so you can be free of the apparent bondage you’re in. Our ignorance is a door the enemy comes through because many are too lazy to know the truth of their behavior. Please God, not people, and then in time people will like you because of God’s presence on you.
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Worry and Anxiety, the Thieves of Tomorrow’s Joy
Worrying is one of the biggest problems in the development of our faith. God basically tells us, don’t worry about anything because He’s taking care of everything (Isaiah 41:10). That sounds too simple for most people to trust, and act upon. Especially when opposition comes against what you’re hoping for. Our faith needs to be built up so strong that worry and anxiety don’t stand a chance raising its head up against you (Matthew 17:20). Fear, worry, and anxiety all come from the same family, the devil’s family not God’s. Our faith can be built up so strongly to the point Satan cannot find a way of worrying us. This is why the Lord is telling us don’t worry. He expects us to have strong enough faith not to worry (1 Corinthians 16:13). Worrying is being concerned about something that may never happen. Trusting God that thing won’t happen you’re concerned about will invoke your faith in making sure it won’t happen. When we have no control over something, we use our faith and believe God for answers.
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The Good Work Awaits Us All
God has begun a good work in you and will continue it until Jesus returns. Through All the hardships, struggles of life, and crisis, we are being shaped and moulded. Shaped and moulded into maturity not only of character but to give us a thicker skin for the coming battles. God will bring those good works we do to full completion in us. Our outwardly seen good works are orchestrated first from within. As the Lord speaks to us and we hear His voice, obedience to His voice can only bring a quality harvest for your good works. The good works referred to here is our participation with the great commission of God (Mark 16:15). Going into all the world preaching, and teaching the gospel is every christians portion to fulfill. The everyday witness of your lifestyle and behavior tells the story of who you really are. Being about God’s business all the time, is good work. Whatever assignment the Lord gives you is a good work. Allow the Lord to complete in you the good works only you can fulfill. HE NEEDS YOU! The work has begun in us all, we are all under assignment from God. Get your marching orders and get to work for the Lord right away.
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Strength for Your Inner Self, the Inner Man
Did you know we can be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man. The inner man is our newly recreated human spirit, it’s the real you. You are a spirit, you have a soul, and you live in a body. In the inner man is where the Holy Spirit of God dwells in us and speaks to our human spirit, which is the inner man. Once we’ve received strength reinforced with the Lord’s mighty power, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13). Once we are empowered we can have physical strength where there was none. Increased mental energy becomes obvious, and clarity of mind becomes a reality. We are spirit, soul, and body just like God is three part; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We were made in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26). As we learn more about who we really are according to the Lord’s teachings, we will have obtained the knowledge necessary for victorious living.
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Life Before the Womb?
God formed us in our mother’s womb. He knitted us together in the womb before we were born. He knew each person that would be born before they got to the womb, and before you get there you receive your personality. It was determined before the womb what our gender would be. We also received our calling and purpose before we reached the womb of our mothers (Isaiah 49:1). God said I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb (Jeremiah 1:5). I believe we started as spirits before being attached to an earthly body. Demons, and evil spirits want to possess people or animals, and houses because they don’t have a body to express themselves in. All life starts with God the Creator of the universe (Genesis 1:26). The entire birth process into this world is still considered a miracle. Many times women don’t carry their baby the entire term, and they lose their baby, or something is wrong with the child because of birth defects, miscarriages, etc. Amongst the marvelous works of God, we are His prize possession. He should be praised and thanked non stop, and not taken for granted any longer.
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Acknowledge Him Now, or Bow in Shame Later
If you acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God; then God lives in you. Confessing with your mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believing in your heart that God raised Him from death, then God makes His abode in us. Help from the inside when we need it; inside help for outside battles. Anyone acknowledging Jesus publicly has won the heart of God. He’s advancing His family by Kingdom rules and principles that cause us to obtain victorious living. As we become more knowledgeable of God’s kingdom rules and principles we become more aware that we really don’t belong in this present demonically ruled world. We are ambassadors for Christ here to spread the good news that if anyone acknowledges, really owns the fact that Jesus is the son of God, then God lives in them. Put Him to work on your behalf. Play by the rules of the Kingdom, and it’s an automatic win for every endeavor and assignment we receive from the Lord.