The Word to Wisdom

Soundness of Mind & Body

Soundness
Soundness of mind
Soundness of body

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Read all of Mark 5!

Woman with issue of blood - Read full story at Mark 5:27-34

Mark 5: 28, 30-34 (KJV)
28. When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

30. Who touched my clothes? And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. 33. But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. 34. And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

The word whole is taken from the Greek word sozo.  See definition below. 
1. sōzō;  “safe” to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively) — heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.

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Hands Off

i.e. Hands Off your problem!

This means to let go of your control over the problem. God may have you play a role in the answer but only when you let go of your control.

God can’t help us sometimes when we are holding on to our problems too tight.  God won’t force you to let go.


Psalms 131 (NIV)
1 My heart is not proud, LORD,
my eyes are not haughty;
I do not concern myself with great matters
or things too wonderful for me.
2 But I have calmed and quieted myself,
I am like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child I am content.
3 Israel, put your hope in the LORD
both now and forevermore.

Psalms 131 (KJV)
1 LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty:
neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
2 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself,
as a child that is weaned of his mother:
my soul is even as a weaned child.
3 Let Israel hope in the LORD
from henceforth and for ever.

1 Peter 5:6-7 (NASB)
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety (care NKJV) on Him, because He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)
7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.


Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV)
28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."


2 Chronicles 20:15-17 (NASB) Judah Invaded … King Jehoshaphat and all the people  prayed to God.

Then in the midst of the assembly the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, …. 15  and he said, "Listen, all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: thus says the LORD to you, ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s. 16 Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley in front of the wilderness of Jeruel. 17 You need not fight in this battle; station yourselves, stand and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out to face them, for the LORD is with you."

Philippians 4:6-7 (NASB)
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalms 24:7-8 (NASB)
7 Lift up your heads, O gates,
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
8 Who is the King of glory?
The LORD strong and mighty,
The LORD mighty in battle.

Matthew 6:6-8 (NKJV) Prayer in faith, Simple prayer - not with many repetitions
6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
8 "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

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Tell Them To Rejoice!

Psalm 124 (NASB)

“Had it not been the Lord who was on our side,”
Let Israel now say,
“Had it not been the Lord who was on our side
When men rose up against us,
Then they would have swallowed us alive,
When their anger was kindled against us;
Then the waters would have engulfed us,
The stream would have swept over our soul;
Then the raging waters would have swept over our soul.”
Blessed be the Lord,
Who has not given us to be torn by their teeth.
Our soul has escaped as a bird out of the snare of the trapper;
The snare is broken and we have escaped.
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.

Psalm 126 (NASB)

When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion,
We were like those who dream.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter
And our tongue with joyful shouting;
Then they said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us;
We are glad.
Restore our captivity, O Lord,
As the streams in the South.
Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.
He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed,
Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.


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Hold Your Peace

Scriptures to have on hand while listening:

Psalm 46: 10-11 NLT
“Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.”
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
the God of Israel is our fortress.
Interlude

Another version says it like this:
Psalm 46: 10-11 NASB
Cease striving and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold.
Selah.

Jeremiah 29: 11-14 NLT

"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.”

Exodus 14:13 NLT

But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

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Live Your Life

Scriptures for today: 
Philippians 4: 6-8
Psalms 33
Isaiah 35

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 
Philippians 4: 6-8

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God bless you many times over!
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Righteousness - the antidote for evil

 "Righteousness will be the antidote for evil." These words came to me as I prayed one night and I wrote them down.  And, in the times we are in, right here, right now, they are so relevant.

Scripture for this episode:

Psalm 24 (NLT)

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.
For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas
and built it on the ocean depths.
Who may climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who may stand in his holy place?
Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and never tell lies.
They will receive the Lord’s blessing
and have a right relationship with God their savior.
Such people may seek you
and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.
Interlude
Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty;
the Lord, invincible in battle.
Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies—
he is the King of glory.

 

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Stand Strong, and don't give up!

Happy and blessed New Year to all!

This episode was created to encourage you in this time of battle for our nation.
This is NOT a battle of flesh and blood enemies and weapons, it's a spiritual battle.
 
As the Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 6:10-12:
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

God is far greater than any enemy that comes against His purpose. 
Remember, this is not the first time God’s people have had to Appeal to Heaven in difficult times and circumstances. 

Listen and let this message today bless and encourage you. 
And, don’t give up, Stand Strong in the Lord. 

Good verses to have on hand while listening:
Psalm 72
Give your love of justice to the king, O God,
and righteousness to the king’s son.
Help him judge your people in the right way;
let the poor always be treated fairly.
May the mountains yield prosperity for all,
and may the hills be fruitful.
Help him to defend the poor,
to rescue the children of the needy,
and to crush their oppressors.


1 Samuel 17: 45-47
David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies—the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Today the Lord will conquer you... and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel! And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues his people, but not with sword and spear. This is the Lord’s battle, and he will give you to us!”

With God's help, David defeated Goliath, and you can too. 
My wife Lisa and I have been through many great battles in our lives, like the one David had with Goliath.   And, Lisa wrote a terrific book about many of these battles called "Defeating Your Goliath."  It's an awesome book about walking in the victory we all have through Jesus!

You can learn more about Lisa Strazza's book right here:  Defeating Your Goliath

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Identity Crisis as Sons & Daughters

A Message of Freedom to the Church

Scriptures to read while listening

We are His sons and daughters.  

John 1:12. (KJV)
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

Identity crisis in the church as to our sonship. 

1 John 3:1-3. (KJV)
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

Picture of the revelation of our sonship.

John 20:11-17 (NASB)
But Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping; and so, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb; and she *saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying.
And they *said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She *said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.”
When she had said this, she turned around and *saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus *said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing Him to be the gardener, she *said to Him, “Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away.”
Jesus *said to her, “Mary!” She turned and *said to Him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” (which means, Teacher).
Jesus *said to her, “Stop clinging to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father;
but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I ascend to My Father and your Father, and My God and your God.’”

We are no longer condemned.

Romans 8:1 (KJV)
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Romans 8:14 (KJV)
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Romans 8:15 (NLT)
So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”

We are accepted as sons.

Ephesians 1: 5-6 (KJV)
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

Ephesians 1: 5-6 (YLT)
Having foreordained us to the adoption of sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, in which He did make us accepted in the beloved,

God is our Father.  Any other thought is a lie. 

Galatians 4:4-7
But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.

Rest in your sonship.

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The Tides Are Turning Part 2 - Feeling Discouraged?
Before we get started:  Here is a great page to stay encouraged everyday, and you can even have daily encouragement and prayer sent to your email.  Take a look for yourself here:  www.givehim15.com

Are You discouraged?
You are not alone. 

1 Peter 5:8 (NMB) The false lion
Be sober and watch, for your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour; 9 whom resist steadfast in the faith, remembering that you do but fulfill the same afflictions as are appointed to your brethren that are in the world.

If ever there was a time to stand in our faith, it’s now.  We need to rise up and stand against all the lies we hear, and get into God’s word and start to believe. 
Jesus said, when He was temped in the desert, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by EVERY WORD that comes from God."  Every Word. 
It’s time to believe and stand. 

Remember Moses, remember David, Remember Danial, Remember Ruth, Esther, and Elisha.  Read their stories.
Remember Abraham who pleaded with God to spare the people if there were even just 10 righteous in that place.  And God said He would spare them if there were 10 righteous.   
Do we not have more that 10 righteous people in America?  Yes! 

These saints were not in it to pray until they lost, but to pray and look to God UNTIL THEY WON!
 
It’s time to burn the boats. 
Listen to hear what this saying, "Burn the boats," means. 

God loves this nation, and loves you.  He is gentle toward you. 
He knows even the weakest of you, those who are afraid.  But even if you look to God with the littlest hope and faith, He will hear you.  This is so important to know. 
Isaiah 42:3 (NLT)
3 He will not crush the weakest reed
or put out a flickering candle.
He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.

Matthew 12:20 (KJV)
20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.


Going to replay second Urgent Message
Urgent Part 2 - Wilt Thou Not Revive Us Again

God bless you and We will continue next week with the most important message of our lives, and so needed for us today … 

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Until next week, God bless you!

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