Bethany Worship Center - Katy

We began 2020 in faith with the theme was “Even Further by Faith.” The Lord told us we would be challenged to stay in faith this year. As we draw near to the end of a tough year, we must have faith through the finish. It’s not enough to simply desire to get to the end of a year when we have eternity at stake. We must fight the good fight of faith all the way through the finish line into 2021.

The Lord created mankind in His image and likeness. He created us to feel; to experience a wide range of emotions that serve as a temperature gauge to the soul. When we choose to ignore, suppress or deny our emotions, we deny a part of us God’s image in us. Although some emotions are especially difficult emotions like fear, anger and sadness - we can learn to identify them and present them before God as an offering. The Holy Spirit will use our feelings to teach us about ourselves, the love of God and life itself - IF we take off the Christian Camouflage.

Wilderness experiences are times of testing. We are to put into practice what we learned before the test began. Jesus was led into the wilderness after the Father said, “This is My Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Satan’s goal was to steal His identity. But Jesus maintained His identity and submitted to the love of the Father. We must do the same in our wilderness. We must avoid the temptations Satan offers and be rooted and grounded in the love of God.

During this pandemic, we have come to realize that the most important things in life are not things. Our relationships with people are valuable and we must make the time and effort to invest in them. Here are seven things you can do to invest in the value of relationship.

The Lord want you whole! No matter what issues, problems, habits or addictions you face or struggle with - they are no match for the blood of Jesus. There is an urgency for repentance in these times. Reach out and touch the hem of His garment and let His power handle your issues.

In spite of all opposition, persecution, trials, tribulations, heartaches, disagreements and attacks, you remain undefeated! A boxer’s record is based on the final outcome of the fight - even if they lose some rounds. The outcome of this journey of faith is your victory that has been assured by Jesus Christ! Hold your head up and tell the devil, “I’m undefeated!”

The Lord calls us to love and be unified as the Body of Christ. Jesus said our love will show the world that we are His disciples. When the church becomes divided over political parties and ideologies, we look like the world and don’t draw anyone to Christ. What’s the point of it all? Love. Learn how to fulfill the great commandment during this politically divisive season.

Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Doubt, skepticism and unbelief will stand in the way of the manifestation of God’s promises! If we are going to experience revival, we must confront unbelief because skeptics don’t enter into promises. Let’s allow God to search our hearts and help our unbelief.

Jesus told us the if we believe in Him that the Holy Spirit would flow in us like rivers of living water. The presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives brings change - if we allow Him. As we are positioning ourselves for revival, it is crucial that we yield to the Spirit and allow Him to mold and shape us. Let’s listen and learn how to let the water flow.

Faith without works is dead! When God speaks a Word to us, we have to respond in faith. It’s possible to miss what God has for us if we don’t move in the season of the Word spoken. Listen as Pastor Matt encourages us to Work Your Faith!