Tribe Church

The Book of John profoundly points to the heart of Jesus, whose longing for unity with us is the central theme. He desires a deep, intimate enfolding of our lives with Him as one, in singular union.  Embracing this union invites us to shift our perspective, recognizing that each day is an opportunity for Christ's glory to manifest through everything we are and everything we do.

A subtle but powerful force fuels unbelief more than we realize: a performance-based mentality. This mindset makes us feel that God's favor is contingent upon our own actions and achievements. To break free, we must awaken to the profound truth that the breakthrough we seek isn't earned, but it flows from the living presence of the Son of God, the Anointed One, residing within us. 

This requires a deliberate shift in focus, becoming less burdened by our own efforts and more attuned to the ever-present reality of Him who dwells within. We are in union with Him, and it is through this covenantal agreement, and by His grace, that He orchestrates breakthrough in our lives.

It's an inherent human tendency to gravitate towards the negative, often shaped by life's trials and even the prevailing cultural mindset that anticipates inevitable hardship. This can lead to a 'when it rains, it pours' mentality; a belief that the worst is always lurking. However, this perspective stands in stark contrast to the design of Yahweh. 

We are called to embrace the unwavering certainty of His goodness, understanding that we are meant to be a gateway through which spiritual realities manifest in the natural realm. Recognizing our true identity as His sons and daughters changes our perspective and ignites a burning desire to believe Him, empowering us to break free from the cycle of unbelief.

To be fully convinced of something is to possess a certainty so profound that it permeates every aspect of your being. When someone is fully convinced they are loved by God as His son, their identity becomes rooted in Him, totally persuaded and assured of His Divine affection.

The word "believe" is found throughout the Bible 249 times. The fact that 98 of those instances reside within the Gospel of John underscores its paramount importance in our lives. John’s consistent encouragement to believe compels us to embrace a higher perspective that will allow us to see beyond our trials, knowing that ultimately, everything will end in hope and victory. 

Let us yearn for a legacy that speaks not of accomplishments or possessions, but of unwavering commitment to our convenental agreement with the Lord. When our stories are told, let the most defining thing that can be said of us simply be this: “They believed."

The Lord’s desire is that we experience the undeniable truth of His unwavering commitment to His plan for us. He wants to build a compelling case in our lives, reflecting evidence of His goodness in every situation. His steadfast nature has been proven time and time again, slowly but surely building a case in our hearts that is unshakable, and we can be convinced that His plan will surely come to pass.

When we receive a word from the Lord, whether it’s grand or simple, it is ours to protect and keep. It holds such significance that we must guard it like Mary, who treasured and pondered the word spoken to her. We too must recognize that each word is a promise waiting for its appointed time, knowing that if He starts a work within us, He will finish it.

When we receive the Lord’s promise of breakthrough, it is essential to trust Holy Spirit, allowing Him to direct our path rather than trying to create our own road map and make it happen. The breakthrough we seek lies in the willingness to believe and trust in the goodness of the Lord.

In this surrender, we must diligently guard the words we speak, because just as God is a creator, so too are we. Be diligent in guarding the word that comes out of your mouth, for you will see and eat the fruit that is being prepared by your words.

Faith is described as the "substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." It is the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. Holy Spirit brings faith to us as a catalyst, enabling us to be absolutely convinced that He is weaving everything together for our good. Faith is the formula of heaven that invigorates us with an unwavering trust that His plan will always end in hope and victory.

Within each of us lies a heart that, at times, grows weary and hard while waiting on a breakthrough to happen. But those breakthroughs rarely occur in moments of ease; they often come out of periods of process and perseverance. When we recognize this and let Abba do what only He can do, we invite Him to chip away at our hardened hearts, peeling back layers of disappointment, anger, and fear. He is breaking through; we need only to trust and believe that we will see the fullness of the blessing of the Lord.