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John 7:38

Understanding that this deep area within us is not merely where Gods presence dwells, but the originating point. The move of God must begin within us.

The river spoken of is a powerful, rushing current that saturates, purifies, and satisfies. Jesus made it clear that He alone is the source of the refreshing, life-giving water. He alone satisfies us through and through.

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Face your giant in the valley.

1 Samuel 17:3 tells us, Israel and the Philistines assembled on opposing hilltops. From there, Goliath arrogantly shouted blasphemous statements. How did God's people respond? They halted all advancement because of fear.

Let’s consider the hilltops. From there you might have a greater vantage: clear visibility, the greater reach of your voice, and perhaps an intimidating view of the opposition.

It was from the hilltops that Goliath was able to stop the Israelites, not in combat and not face to face - but simply by his threats.

Keep in mind that Israel was skilled at war. I am not sure we give Goliath enough credit. It would seem that the greatest threat was not the Philistine army, it was Goliath. That is how intimidating he was. Nothing makes a giant larger or scarier than a hilltop for a platform; and God's people spectated and retreated.

Enter David, the anointed shepherd. God does not want spectators, he wants conquerers with slings.

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God has better things in store. Do not allow the obstacles today to rob you of tomorrow's reward!

If you don’t know your purpose then you will forget the point of the struggles - but when you know your purpose, you will understand that obstacles are purposeful.

Do you expect to receive from God? Consider your prayers and the manner in which you approach God. Do you come with defined needs, or do you default to ‘if it's the Lord's will”?

The story of the woman with the issue of blood found in - Matthew 9:20–22, Mark 5:25–34 and Luke 8:43–48, reveals that Faith does not function alone. Faith must be accompanied with expectation; or as the Bible states, faith without action is dead (James 2:17). Expectation is an action.

Posture Dictates Position. This is what Peter is Teaching us in his letters to the early believers. 1st Peter 5:6 states:  “Humble yourself, and God will lift you up."

If you want victory - it must be found on your knees. Why? Because You will never experience victory in the public square until you first conquer yourself and until Christ conquers you!

The character and nature of God is demonstrated through fire. The fire of God ought to keep us in constant awe and wonder of who HE is. God is calling back to embrace his presence and let the fire re-ignite our hearts once again.

Many are waiting for the appearance of a personified Antichrist, all the while many are being misled by the "influence" or "spirit" that permeates throughout culture - also called ‘antichrist’.

Let's discover the subtle ways this influence works, that we will not fall prey.

When we arrive at this passage, Jezebel has been killed the kingdom is being purged, Jehu is on the war path - he has met a man by the name of Jehonadab who will help bring down the renaming baal worshippers, and thus he speaks these words: “Come and see my zeal”

From the Least to the Greatest!

All great things begin small - conceived as simple ideas - from the least often come great things. The dream is the first step in the process. Where are you in the process?

Does it feel like you are always in motion but never arriving?

God has more for you.