True hunger for God will cause you to live outside a place that is safe. Today's "Seeker" services are made to invite those who are on the outside wondering. We should have "Seeker" services where we teach "Seekers" how to be hungry. We think "Seeking" is the pre-encounter, when it is really after the encounter. When we have encountered... now begins the glorious pursuit, the extravagant exploration, the relentless reaching for Him for eternity.

Breaking Fears Grip

In the devastation, in the storm, in the wind, miracles are on the horizon. There are fresh winds inside the adverse winds. God will at times will allow the enemy to assist Him in the process of our refinement. God uses the enemy's plans to accomplish His purposes and bring about His divine plans. Hidden deep in the enemy's devastation is a set up for the supernatural and miraculous.

Your tongue dips down and brings up that which is within the heart. What comes out your mouth is in response to your heart condition and our true transformation will show up in how we talk. How do we control this thing? James says it can't be tamed! Remember, your tongue is in a wet place and it can slip up easily. Nothing is more representative of man's sinfulness than his mouth and there is no easier way to sin than with your mouth because you can say anything you want to say. There are no restraints.

The Mathematics of Grace is not something that can be calculated in natural mans mind. It is something that is far superior and fully sufficient. This fully sufficient grace at times doesn't seem fair! It may even appear to be out of balance, but, there is a kingdom principle that that Jesus taught in a certain parable which has many different applications. The scandal of this parable is that we are all equal recipients of God's gifts and His grace. The scandal of our faith is that we are often covetous and jealous when God's gifts of forgiveness and life are given to others in equal measure.

Israel was set in a place where no one was her friend. Even to this day, she has no friends. She is hated. Armies are poised against her. She has no one standing next to her. Her enemies are all around her. They are bent on her destruction. Some of you have said if God really loved me why would He put me in a place where no one would like me. Why would God put her, Israel, YOU, His beloved, in amongst enemies?