Many times, as we enter into a season of transitional growth, from one level of glory to another, our favor with man is a little slow in catching up with us.Do not be frustrated or discouraged. Simply continue to steward your love & passion for God in the secret place & continue to serve others in the areas you have favor. By doing this, you will cause your favor to increase until others begin see you according to who God has declared you to be in this new season.Private victories set the stage for public victories.Bible Reading:1 Samuel 15-17

The present condition of our heart dictates our response to all of life's issues. Circumstances are not creating our feelings, emotions or actions...they simply reveal what was in our heart all along.In this message, Jared dives into 3 keys to conditioning our hearts:1. The washing of the Word2. The discipline of the Word3. The pruning of the WordBible Reading:Proverbs 4:23; John 15

Jesus not only died to redeem our souls for eternity, but to create a way for us to be like Him. We can live in the effectiveness that He lived in, because we now "have the mind of Christ". That means that we can see things through His eyes & process them through His value system.In this message, Jared outlines a few key "perspectives" to ensure effective prayer.The 4 Keys covered in today's message:1. Jesus won a complete victory @ the cross, so we pray from victory, not for victory.2. Encounters with Him will cause us to place Him in the highest seat of honor & authority -- everything else will then be put in their proper place3. satan has been stripped of his authority & we will not re-arm a disarmed enemy4. Focus on the enemy is less focus on God; therefore is counter-prodctiveBible Reading:Philippians 4:4-9; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Ephesians 2:1-9; John 16:5-15

Quantum entanglement is when two atoms, separated by a substantial distance are hit by a beam of light. The atoms respond to the light & their electrons get excited & jump into a higher energy state...this causes the absorption of light. The electrons then calm back down & in the process release a light that emanates from within. If there is no response or action, then theres is no absorbing of light & no releasing of light...they remain invisible.If though, atom "b" responds to the light, an entanglement is created with atom "a" that remains. Atom "a" transfers all of its information across the room to atom "b", creating an exact copy of the original. Albert Einstein called it, "Spooky action at a distance."Pursue encounters with Him & join into an entanglement that remains.Bible Reading:Isaiah 60:1-5; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

We were made for encountes with Him and the goal is "abiding" in Him! It is not an impossible goal, it is His will for everyone who seeks Hiim.Dunging is a term that was used in Biblical times to describe idol worship. Dunging will keep us from deep intimacy with our Maker.Managing the moments of our lives is a lot like golf...setting up shots...moving the ball around the course in an attempt to make the putt. Encounters with Him is the hole & is our home.Find your home and stay...then everything we do will be, "as unto The Lord."Bible Reading:Psalm 139

"Do not fear" is the equivalent of "Have no other god's before Me".Fear is not False Evidence Appearing Real...it is idolatry & worship of an inferior god.Jack Taylor says it well, "An idol is anything you have to check with before you say "YES" to God."Bible Reading:1 John 4:15-18; 2 Timothy 1:6-7

The residue of the Glory of God is Grace & Truth. Grace is the empowering, life-giving Presence of God. Truth, when experienced, "makes" us free. Grace and Truth are confrontational. We are confronted with who He says that we are and as free people, we can choose to submit or rebel.Grace is more difficult than Law, because it requires our heart to be engaged.In a grace culture, we must be anchored to Him. Here are "3" anchors that are vital in a grace culture are:1. Encounters2. Habitation3. Covenant RelationshipBible Reading:John 1:14-18: Titus 2:11-14; Psalm 78

What will our families, communities and cities look like if we became a people under the influence of His Glory?We must encounter the majesty and Glory of God! He will be our God and we will be His people...a people set apart for His Glory.Bible Reading:Habakkuk 2:14; Proverbs 25:2

We are living in the "emerging" manifestation of a prophecy from Malachi that says, "Behold, I am going to send you Elijah, the prophet, before the great and terrible day of the Lord. He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers..."Paul urged those in the Corinthian church to seek out fathers and not just teachers. Paul understood the dangers of gathering around teachers instead of gathering around fathers.When we gather around teachers, the bond of unity is contingent upon "agreement" of thought and doctrine. When we gather around fathers, the bond of unity is contingent upon "covenant relationships".Honor is a key to the spirit of fatherhood. As we honor fathers in our lives, we position ourselves as sons and daughters who receive the glory that the father carries.When fathers emerge, healing will come to our land and sons and daughters will come home.Bible Reading:Malachi 4:5-6; 1 Corinthians 4:15-16

God has not only made the forgiveness of our sins available, He has given us the invitation to partake of His Divine nature.The question is, "Are we living in His Divine nature?" If the answer is "yes", then there should be a distinct difference between our "Before Christ" life & our "With Christ" life. The "With Christ" life should actually mirror His life...where we no longer live, but Christ lives in us.We don't get to pick & choose which part of us is touched & transformed by Him. He transforms all of us, or ultimately none of us.Bible Reading:2 Peter 1:3-12; 1 Corinthians 5:20-21; 1 John 3:1; Luke 11:9-20