Have you ever looked right at something, and never saw it?

In this teaching, we are going to look at a form of spiritual blindness that operates in many people today.

The spiritual truths are right before the eyes, but they are not always perceived.

And unfortunately for many people, they are never perceived.

"But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint". (They will not grow tired in their faith).” Isaiah 40:31

1. God chose to compare believers to the Eagle-

2. Eagles are born to live in the High Places- Eagles are made for the high places.

3.You are born to be overcomes - You were made for the high places.

“For whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4

In my hand and your hand is the Bible, the Word of God. The words are mere words until the Holy Spirit brings life. The Apostle Paul stated, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Corinthians 3:6

•The Word of God is as much alive today as the day of creation when God said...

•Dead religion does not have the resurrection power of the Living Word.

•The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

The finished work of Christ has not been entirely understood by many in the church. The devil no longer has authority or power over us once we become truly born again.

Once we are born again, we need to learn about our covenant with the Lord.

Forgiveness is not just a one-time act, but a way of life, meant to bring us into every blessing in Christ.

“I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven” Matthew 5:44–45.

According to Jesus, forgiveness isn’t a matter of picking or choosing whom we would forgive. We can’t say, “You’ve hurt me too much, so I’m not forgiving you.” Christ tells us, “For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same?” Matthew 5:46

It doesn’t matter who our grudge might be against. If we hold onto it, it will lead to bitterness that poisons every aspect of our lives.

Un-forgiveness brings on spiritual famine, weakness and a loss of faith, afflicting not just us but everyone in our circle.

God has given us the keys that will unlock the storehouse of blessings into our lives. Faith not released is like power stored up. It does not do any good until it is released. Praise is the one thing we as believers can do to unleash the power of God. Where there is a fire, there is smoke. The dampers are closed. We need to open the damper of our spirit (our mouth) and begin to praise the Lord. An attitude of ingratitude is the basis of no praise!

God wants to deal with damaged emotions.How does He do this? He does this by making three changes in your life:

1. He removes your GUILT.

2. He relieves your GRIEF.

3. He replaces your GRUDGE

God is a faithful God, and He will perform His Word for those who believe Him and rise up in faith and claim their inheritance.

There are many excuses that many Christians give for not boldly receiving what God has given.

• Many say the day of miracles is over.

• They say it ceased after the apostles died.

Summary: How long will we hold the deed to a land the enemy occupies?

Therefore with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 4 And in that day you will say: “Praise the LORD, call upon His name; Declare His deeds among the peoples, Make mention that His name is exalted. Isaiah 12:1-4

One of our greatest gifts as a believer is joy. The Joy of the Lord produces a strength in us that will lift us above the storms of life, and enable us to walk on top of the troubled waters.

1. Storm clouds are brewing and the wind is blowing.

2. Trees that are not strong in their root system can be uprooted.

3. Ships that are not anchored during a storm can be blown off course and shipwrecked.

4. The question "Is our anchor secure as the old song says.... My anchor holds and grips the solid rock."