What Does Your Miracle Look Like?

Miracle in the Bible is typically defined as an extraordinary event that defies the usual course of nature and is attributed to the power of God.

Trust Leads To Obedience

In the Bible, trust is defined as a deep seated belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone, particularly God. As Christians, trust is an absolute belief that God will do what He has promised and that He is capable of handling all situations. Trusting God is a choice, a deliberate turning to Him in prayer and seeking His guidance. We know through God's Word and testimonies of God's people that we can trust God, but the question is, can God depend on us? Will we allow what we know about God to lead us into the unknown future of our lives? We are the body of Christ and whatever God's going to do on this earth to further His kingdom will be done through us. We must not count on someone else to do what God created and designed us to do. We must rise up in faith, trust, and obedience! It is only then that we will see God's promises become substance proof.

Staying In Tune With God

Staying in tune with God involves being attentive to His voice, whether through prayer, studying the Bible, or within the circumstances of life and responding accordingly. It's about aligning our thoughts, actions, and desires with God's will and purpose for our lives. Every Christian should know that God truly has a purpose for their life, but too many are not in tune with God enough to hear specific instructions and therefore make decisions based upon feelings that could end up in disaster or even spiritual death. Throughout Scripture we can read about people who lived in total obedience to God's voice and everything they did or touched turned into a miracle and benefited the kingdom of God! Staying in tune with God goes beyond just things being done on this earth, it is also beneficial for heavens rewards. I pray through this message that we all would allow God to give us a spiritual tune up!

But If Not

With the subject I want to talk about today, "if not" is implying that an alternative outcome will follow if the initial condition isn't met. In the Old Testament, man made promises to God that couldn't be kept, in the New Testament God made promises to man that He cannot break. We all pray prayers to God the best way we know how and sometimes those prayers are one sided, all about our desires and wants. What if God doesn't answer our prayers the way we think He should? The question is, can you or will you still trust Him? When we pray, "Lord Your will be done", we need to be willing to accept through faith that He knows what's best in every situation. Let's make a commitment through faith that we will trust God with our future no matter what. God has been searching for a generation of Christians who will trust Him and not on our terms but on His infallible Word!

Jesus - The Door

Trust Me

Throughout the history of mankind, God has always been looking for people who would trust and obey Him. This is simply placing one's faith and reliance on God, being confident in His promises and plan for one's life. Everyday challenges test our faith in God and fear and anxiety have robbed many Christians of their faith. All the devil needs is a little fear, a little doubt, a little worry to feed on and he will begin to build a case against us as to why we cannot trust God. That's why the Scriptures repeatedly tells us to trust in the Lord with all our heart. Today I will give you some encouraging Scriptures and promises from His Word as to why we can totally trust in His faithfulness to all of us! Trusting God is not just quoting some Scripture, it's believing God's Word when we are put to the test. His Word has to go from statement to application. When applying God's Word to any situation there will be a response!

The Preparation Period

Preparation in the Bible generally refers to the process of getting oneself or something else ready for a specific purpose. Preparation is not a one time event but an ongoing process of growth, learning, and aligning our lives with God's will and Word. Today, I want to share with you and hopefully give you a better understanding of some tools God uses to prepare us for future ministry. Being prepared means that we keep ourselves ready for upcoming events. 2 Timothy 4:2 says - Be ready in season and out of season. This was a charge given to Timothy by his spiritual father Paul, instructing him to preach the Word of God and be prepared to do so at all times regardless of circumstances. In the times in which we live in, there are things happening that no one thought they would experience, tragedies that are shaking the world but they shouldn't be shaking God's church. Instead, we as the body of Christ must continue to let God work deep within us so that we can be a life line to those experiencing such grief and heart ache.

Don't Quit

   In the Scriptures, the concept of "don't quit" is closely related to perseverance, endurance, and steadfastness in faith, especially during difficult times. Throughout Scripture we have tremendous examples of believers who in the natural had every reason to just quit trusting God's promises but they didn't and left us an example of hope, strength, and encouragement as we also will face challenges and difficult times. God's Word emphasized the importance of faith, perseverance, and reliance of God to overcome adversity and fulfill His purpose. There are a million reasons why we could quit running our race with Jesus but they would all be for something temporary. In order to endure to the end, we must value "eternal" life more than anything or anyone else! Nothing in this life is worth losing the abundant and eternal life Jesus paid for us to have. I pray that God's Word today renews your mind and will to reject every offer the devil sends your way. Christians must never let quitting even be an option, keep pressing in by faith and keep your eyes on the finish line!

Sanctification

Sanctification = The process of God's grace by which the believer is separated from sin and becomes dedicated to God's righteousness. When a person gets saved, their heart is instantly changed but not the flesh. We were born with a "sin nature" that we will live with til the moment we enter into eternity with Jesus. Only Jesus can cleanse us from the moral and spiritual filth we have allowed to pollute our hearts. Sanctification is for "ALL" Christians. Salvation and justification are talked about a lot within churches but not sanctification. I believe it's because salvation and justification are paid for at the cross but sanctification will cost the believer. A believer who allows sanctification in their lives is a person that their actions and lifestyle line up with God's Word. I pray we all return to God after today and let Him transform our lives by the power of the Holy Spirit. The result of sanctification brings upon the believer the glory of Christ.

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