A message from Wisdom for Living:
Hello church family!
Today we are talking about arming ourselves for war. We all recognize that in Ephesians Chapter 6, it clearly outlines what type of armor we are to wear for the battle. Today I am going to highlight the main points, and also move us from the 1st century warrior to the 21st century tech person.
The main points highlighted in Ephesians 6:10-13 are these:
- we are to fight using the Lord's might
- we do not fight against flesh and blood
- after we have done our part, we are to stand in the grace and strength of the Lord
Computer reference:
Anti-virus. We all know that it is a vital part of our computer. Without it, the various viruses out on the Internet would affect and try to destroy your computer. Three points:
1. Christ fought the viruses of the enemy with the Word of God. Matthew 4:1-11 demonstrates to us that Jesus Christ fought the devil with the word of God. Christ fought the devil with human ability to show us that we can do the same.
2. Like Jesus, we need to have our bullet scriptures ready, to combat the thoughts from the enemy and even others who are trying to discourage you off the promises of God. That's right - what are your two to five scriptures that rise up within you when you are under attack? Once you have them memorized, those encourage and speak to you.
3. We don't wrestle with people, but people can be used to speak against the promises of God, and they can even be believers. Check out Matthew 16 (Peter was rebuked by Jesus for speaking against God's plan for Jesus' life).
Guarding your operating system (your heart):
In proverbs 4:20-23, the Bible says to guard your heart, for out of it flow the issues of life. Meaning you need to line up what you believe, how you think about yourself, and how others and God/Jesus relate to you with the Word of God. If it's not in the Word, then don't receive it. Your life is like a boat designed by God to maneuver in this life. Life is like the sea or ocean. The winds and waves and storms of life do happen, but the if the weather of life has not entered your boat, you will not sink. Jesus in your boat makes your boat unable to go down! It might have to deal with tough, challenging and even hurtful things, but if you will allow the Chief Shepherd to captain your vessel, you will always come out on top.
Remember: don't be afraid of viruses! They surround us, but if we don't let them in to our heart, then we can't be destroyed.
Have you bullet verses ready, speak the word, don't receive all things from everyone, and if it's not in the Word, then don't receive it.
Jesus loves you and is with you!
Your are greatly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved,
Pastor Art
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
You are a Believer!
Good morning church family! A message from Wisdom for Living:
You are a Believer, and the Bible declares in I John 5:1-13 that as believers, these 3 things are true:
Believers are Born of God, Believers overcome and Believers have eternal life.
Born of God:
- because we believe in Jesus, we are now born of God. That means we are now God's child and we earn this status by believing in Jesus. You see, God welcomes us into His family because of our believe in His son that He has testified about. This status was not earned because we did some work, but only because we believe in the only Son of God (Jesus).
Overcomer: I John 5:4-5
What a phrase! The Bible declares that whatever is born of God overcomes the world, and also in verse 5 it says whoever believes in Jesus overcomes the world. What confidence and encouragement to remind ourselves that we are over-comers in this life! Life might not be fair or equal based on our judgment or comparison to others. But with God, your life can be transformed into what God wants to prove to the world - that God loves everyone, that as people connect to Him, He can take the weak, outsider, those burdened and those whom the world might discard, and transform them into a blessed life ordained by God. John 10:10 states that Jesus came that we might enjoy life, and have life to the fullest that abundantly overflows with His blessings (amplified). Enjoy your life! Seasons will change - don't get stuck viewing your life from your past, nor allow yourself to just look to the future. Enjoy where you are, knowing that even if it is a difficult season at the moment, you are STILL an Overcomer.
Have Eternal life:
The easiest piece to know is that because you love Jesus, you have eternal life. That's right - life that never ends. When you leave this earth you are translated from here to heaven and we never die. 1 John 5:13, "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God."
God wants us confident about the life He has given to us, and wants us to continue to believe in Jesus' completed work for our lives. As you walk through life this week, remember: you are born of God, you are an Overcomer, and that you have eternal life.
You are highly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved,
Pastor Art
You are a Believer, and the Bible declares in I John 5:1-13 that as believers, these 3 things are true:
Believers are Born of God, Believers overcome and Believers have eternal life.
Born of God:
- because we believe in Jesus, we are now born of God. That means we are now God's child and we earn this status by believing in Jesus. You see, God welcomes us into His family because of our believe in His son that He has testified about. This status was not earned because we did some work, but only because we believe in the only Son of God (Jesus).
Overcomer: I John 5:4-5
What a phrase! The Bible declares that whatever is born of God overcomes the world, and also in verse 5 it says whoever believes in Jesus overcomes the world. What confidence and encouragement to remind ourselves that we are over-comers in this life! Life might not be fair or equal based on our judgment or comparison to others. But with God, your life can be transformed into what God wants to prove to the world - that God loves everyone, that as people connect to Him, He can take the weak, outsider, those burdened and those whom the world might discard, and transform them into a blessed life ordained by God. John 10:10 states that Jesus came that we might enjoy life, and have life to the fullest that abundantly overflows with His blessings (amplified). Enjoy your life! Seasons will change - don't get stuck viewing your life from your past, nor allow yourself to just look to the future. Enjoy where you are, knowing that even if it is a difficult season at the moment, you are STILL an Overcomer.
Have Eternal life:
The easiest piece to know is that because you love Jesus, you have eternal life. That's right - life that never ends. When you leave this earth you are translated from here to heaven and we never die. 1 John 5:13, "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God."
God wants us confident about the life He has given to us, and wants us to continue to believe in Jesus' completed work for our lives. As you walk through life this week, remember: you are born of God, you are an Overcomer, and that you have eternal life.
You are highly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved,
Pastor Art
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