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Growing up in God is something just about every believer claims but if our daily activities and choices were to be scrutinized, would they pass muster
I've come across, as I'm sure you have as well, those who think the longer you've been saved, the more mature in Christ you are. While this should be the case, it all to often is not. Let's take a look at some scripture
*** “So come on, let’s leave the preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art.
Grow up in Christ.
The basic foundational truths are in place:
turning your back on “salvation by self-help” and turning in trust toward God; baptismal instructions; laying on of hands; resurrection of the dead; Eternal judgment.
God helping us, we’ll stay true to all that. But there’s so much more. Let’s get on with it!”
•Hebrews 6:1-3 MSG ***
Since we're called to be salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16), are we adding Holy Spirit flavor and breaking up the darkness around us. Apart from our speech, what language do our lives speak ?
At every new level there's a new devil !
Conquering the lowest ranking demonic spirits must be under our Victory belts if we're to graduate to the greater. We must live by the Word and train ourselves to respond scripturally. These tantrums the enemy throws in the form of sickness, anxiety or debt, for example, must be met with the Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:7) ! We are heavily armored in the spirit and every piece of armor but one is defensive. Our only offensive weapon is the Sword. It is also important to note that all our amor covers our front profile... there is not a single rear piece. That is because our Father expects us to keep advancing. This Jesus journey must be from strength to strength and from Glory to Glory.
“But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.””
•Luke 9:62 NLT
Have we been looking back ?
What should be our response to a bad medical report ?
"Doctor, I appreciate that you're well educated in the field of medicine but you see I'm not from this world I'm simply a sojourner. My report comes from my Father's Word in Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24 !
What's our response to negative thoughts ?
"NO ! Those are not my thoughts !
My thoughts are lovely, True and of a good report because I have the mind of Christ ! (Philippians 4:6-9, 1 Corinthians 2:16)
Examine your gates (eyes and ears). Are you guarding what you permit entrance into your gates ? That which we allow in is that which will come out.
““The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of Light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!”
•Matthew 6:22-23 NIV
“And He said to them, "Pay attention to what you hear: ”
•Mark 4:24 ESV
What should be our response to debt ?
"All debt against my name must bow the knee to the Name of Jesus ! Jesus says of me:
“Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another....”
•Romans 13:8 NLT
“It is the Lord’s Blessing that brings wealth, and no hard work can add to it.”
•Proverbs 10:22 ERV
“... Their trust should be in God, Who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.”
•1 Timothy 6:17 NLT
Now that we have the Faith steps down, let's talk about the "works".
“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?”
•James 2:14 NLT
So, what exactly are "works" ?
Works are simply acts of obedience to the Holy Spirit's directives.
Every time that symptom flares, say: "No ! The Word of God says, “Beloved friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and that you continually enjoy good health, just as your soul is prospering.” (3 John 1:2 TPT)
Follow it up by walking in obedience to whatever Holy Spirit is saying. Is He saying forgive, take communion every day at home, is He saying spend more time in His Presence; in His Word and in prayer ? Whatever He is saying - DO it !
Every time negative, anxious, depressive thoughts try to bombard your mind, say, "NO, I refuse you ! My mind doesn't belong to you ! I will only think thoughts that honor my Father !"
DO the work of immediately quoting scriptures and declaring them over yourself !
Bills keep piling up, then speak the Word over that mountain and get in agreement with the Father. Ask Holy Spirit to show you where you might be missing it. Perhaps you haven't been tithing because you falsely believed you couldn't afford to. Is there seed you were asked by the Father to sow that you haven't sown ? Maybe you've been speaking fear concerning your finances rather than Faith. Allow Holy Spirit to show you your errors and then DO what He says. Then having done all to stand... Stand (Ephesians 6:13) on the Word of God ! Keep declaring the Promises of Almighty God !
So will the Words that come out of My mouth not come back empty-handed. They’ll do the work I sent them to do, they’ll complete the assignment I gave them.”
•Isaiah 55:11 MSG
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