What Do You Believe?

When the Word of God speaks about Jesus wonderful healing power its always demonstrated by Jesus thanking God for the healing or declaring it to take place. His words are simple and direct. On one occasion the Bible records how a woman with an issue of hemorrhaging for 18 years dared to touch the hem of Jesus robe believing that He had the authority and power to make her whole. Jesus response to the woman is a lesson for us all He said “daughter your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over”(Mark 5:32 NLV). In essence, Jesus was saying “now that you have exhausted all of your means you have placed your faith or belief system in the right place.” What man could not do for her in 18 years Jesus did for her in one moment with one touch. What do you believe as it relates to God? Do you believe that God’s love for you is irrevocable? Do you know emphatically that you are the righteousness of God? The Word tells us, ”for the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is fully devoted to him" (2 Chron 16:19 Berean). Being fully devoted to God means we recognize our dependence on Him and Him alone. We have to see ourselves as lost sheep needing a shepherd, otherwise, we will continue to wander and be lost in the things of the world. Aren’t you glad that you have a Savior to depend on for all things? Isn't it refreshing to know that you don't have to carry the burdens of life? Everything that you desire is through Christ, healing, deliverance, peace, and joy. The Grace of God will never fail it is the crux of the Gospel of faith. (Jude 1:1-4) So rest in his love for you, you are the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus, that’s how God will always see you and bless you. (Romans 3:22)

Declaration 

Not only what you speak but what you believe produces the fruit of Christ. Declare, I am the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ!!!  2 Cor 5:21

So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. 

John 8:36 NLT

Many people refuse to live under the guidance of God’s Word, they feel it is too restrictive to the lifestyle they desire. However, what many don’t realize is not living by the guidance of the Holy Spirit is not freedom but bondage. The first picture in the Bible of true freedom comes from the Garden of Eden, God provided everything for Adam and Eve all they had to do was enjoy the provisions. They were given instructions that set boundaries around their relationship with God, eat of ALL the trees in the garden with the exception of one, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Remember they were given free choice just as we have today. Unfortunately, our first parents chose to disobey, their disobedience formed a bridge in our relationship with God called sin. But out of God’s love, he provided a way out for us through Jesus precious blood on the cross destroying the power of sin in our lives. The enemy still works to steal, kill and destroy he wants nothing more but to bring mankind to his level of ultimate destruction. But Jesus came to bring us life. (John 10:10) God isn’t holding anything from us he is actually protecting us and giving us instructions to live a life of purpose and peace. God is a God of love and takes pleasure in His children desiring them to prosper in every area of their life. (Psalm 35:27) Living your life in the obedience and guidance of God will always unfold promise, peace, and provisions from the hands of the Father. 

Thought

True freedom is only obtained through the righteousness of God, freely given to us by Jesus sacrifice on the cross its called GRACE.

Are You Looking for True Love?

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. (Romans 8:38 NLT)

In a world that is always changing there is one thing we can stand on, God’s love. Even when Adam and Eve disobeyed in the Garden of Eden it did not diminish the love the Father has for each of us. Yes, man failed but God still desired a personal relationship with His children, so much so that he sacrificed his Son allowing Him to take on our judgment so we could be in perfect standing with God. Jesus released His sovereignty for humanity and allowed mankind to reject, humiliate, torture and nail Him to a cross. Why would he go through such extreme measures, there is only one response “love.” No mistakes, sin or circumstances will ever change the love that God has for you, he cannot love you any more than he does right now. So what should our response be to this indescribable love? Accepting it for what it is, a free gift from the only true and living God. In I Peter 4:8 it tells us, “love covers over a multitude of sins.” That is exactly what Jesus love did for us on the cross, it covered every sin we would ever commit past and future. His precious blood removed our sin so we can have peace and intimacy in our relationship with God. Every promise hinges on God’s love, it is the foundation that allows us to experience the abundant life God has planned for each of us. And one of the best ways to express our gratitude is to extend love to others by telling them just how awesome God really is.  

God’s Promise to YOU

People leave you out, God’s love is still the same. You mess up, God’s grace abides even more. You can not get away from Him, he will leave the ninety-nine to find the one lost sheep. (Matt 18:12-14) 

How precious is our God.

I am the faithful one. 

(I Cor 1:9 NET)

“It Don’t Change “Nothin”

For I the LORD do not change. (Malachi 3:6)

Ok, I realize “nothin” is not the correct diction but stay with me for a moment, you will be blessed. I was watching a program and one of the characters found out it was a chance that he was not the biological father to his son and had a DNA test completed, after reading the report he sat stoned-faced with tears in his eyes and said repeatedly, “it don’t change nothin.” I know what you're thinking, “how could this possibly relate to God.” Well, it actually relates to God’s relationship with us in so many aspects. Think about it for a moment, when people reject or mistreat you, it changes absolutely nothing concerning God’s love, plan, and destiny for your life, no one can stand against it. Even when we make mistakes sometimes the same ones repeatedly, it does not alter God’s love for us in any way or form. The favor, protection, and grace of God is irrevocable paid for by Jesus Christ when he spoke the words “it is finished.” Even your troubles are blessed, God said that you will get a “double portion” for your humiliation. So no matter what happens don’t fall apart it changes absolutely nothing. Your future is bright, sealed by a covenant through His precious blood that will never be broken. “Nothin” will ever change God’s love for you, it's inexhaustible and unwavering. 

God’s Promise to YOU

…I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!] (Heb 13:5b AMPC)

Status - Royalty

Now if we are children, then we are heirs- - heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17 NIV

If you watched the Royal wedding of Meghan and Harry you couldn’t help but to be in awe. The Church, cars, outfits, and glorious castle called their new home, a fairytale unfolding right before the world’s eyes. I don’t think it was a coincident the day after the wedding during my study time with the Lord I was reminded of the scripture above. I believe it was a nudge to examine our inherited royalty through Christ. We are called co-heirs to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Through Him we inherit power, strength, favor, and blessings. But most of all through the bloodline of Jesus Christ we are declared the righteousness of God. The inheritance the Prince and Duchess receive is great but its nothing compared to the free gift through Christ. Jesus sacrifice on the cross guarantees a prosperous future. We are called royal subjects, priest to our God that reign on earth sitting in heavenly places with Christ Jesus       (Rev 5:10, Ephe 2:6). We have a promise of prosperity, optimal health and the great love of Christ in our midst. It is our God-given right that we inherit through Jesus who paid an awesome price for us to obtain all good things through Him. God has royal blessings in store for you. Your inheritance is greater than anything this world can offer, so live, expect, possess as royalty because that’s who you are.

But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. I Peter 2:9 NASB

You Are All Together Beautiful, my darling: there is no flaw in you.

Song of Solomon 4:7 NIV

Long before Beyoncé proclaimed to woman they were flawless your heavenly Father accepted, approved, and declared you flawless in His eyes. You may be wondering how that can be true with all of the mistakes I've made. One of the awesome beauties of our Lord and Savior is He sees you through the finished work of Jesus on the cross that declares you righteousness. Jesus died on the cross so your burdens would be light, he took the punishment of our sins so we would not have to live with the weight of guilt, condemnation, sickness, or disease (2 Cor 5:21 ESV). Christ finished work declares you whole. "As HE (Jesus) is so are we in the world" (I John 4:17). You can rest in the truth of God's love for every area of your life. He didn't design you to worry and fear but to rest in Him.(Hebrews 4:11)

Surely

Surely He has borne our grief's (sicknesses, weaknesses, and distresses) and carried our sorrows and pains [of punishment]… Isaiah 53:4 AMPC

 

Jesus provided a certainty for us when he died on the cross not only for our sins but for "our grief's (sickness, weaknesses, and distresses) and carried our sorrows and pains." We can bear witness to this truth with confidence because God's word says he has "surely" completed it. There are 13 Hebrew words and 7 Greek words that derive from the word "sure" which holds the following meanings: to be firm, faithful, true, Covenant, certainty, truth, trustworthiness, to trust, be confident, sure to bind, to know, settle, consult, establish, security, assurance, to rise, permanent, embolden, capture, to watch, secure, to render, stable, certain, binding, to know, trustworthy, reliable, solid, make sure, strengthen, firm of force, be resolved. So no matter what we experience in life (even our own inability to get things right) Jesus covered it all on the cross he carried it so we wouldn't have to…Oh what a mighty God we serve!!!! We have the assurance of knowing that whatever we face God has already provided the remedy for us to come through victorious, it is a done deal. Our job is to rest in the Grace and Mercy of Jesus Christ. Every time we confess Jesus over our situation we defeat this evil world (1 John 5:4 NIV). Stand on the Word of God it will not fail you.

Promise

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life…Psalms 23:6 NIV