The Gates of hell shall not prevail

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by jediwill83

We have authority that we are not exercising and because we do not exercise this authority we are not seen as a threat.

Things are done blatently in front of us, strongholds are established, why? Because we are letting them.

Sure we are praying our prayers, "Lord heal, save, deliver, go there Lord...Do it Lord."

All the while the enemy walks among a weak neutered church.

We have been conditioned to believe that God meets with us at certain locations and at certain times. We are even conditioned to believe that God is stronger or more apt to heal, save and deliver at certain times during THOSE times.

We have a Omnipresent savior but we expect only Pool of Bethesda miracles, meaning "God only moves at a certain season and when He does we will know because the water is troubled."

We treat God as if He has to have a mood set and we beg as if healing, saving and delivering is our idea originally and we are trying to convince God of its merits.

You realize that we are begging God to do things that He already commanded and equipped us to do?

Country going to heck in a handbasket? Could it be because we self isolate inside spiritual ghettos we call churches?

Ever think that maybe...Just maybe we need to awaken to the authority we already possess and just OBEY what we have already been commanded to do?

"BUT BUT MAYBE ITS NOT GODS WILL!!!!"

I've never seen a scripture that says that God was pleased that people were sick, hell bound and in bondage.

Scripture after scripture I read where He healed them all. Even in the face of unbelief He was still able to work miracles.

I see time and time again where He was moved by compassion...The same spirit that was moved with compassion to heal...Isn't it inside us? Isn't this the same spirit that raised Christ from the dead and which will one day quicken our mortal bodies?
Isn't Jesus the same yesterday today and forever? If His goal was to give sight to the blind and set at liberty them that are bruised do you think that He somehow lost interest in that happening like someone losing interest in a hobby?

What part of the command to "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers and cast out devil's" are we clueless on? Did He stutter? Did He change His mind? Oooooh I get it. You gotta have a special ministry, position, calling or annointing to do that and see...That's not my thing.

I dont see any scripture that gives us the option to opt out on this.

There are three possibilities here.

1.We are unaware of the commandments given to us.

2. We are aware but we are not being obedient.

3. The Bible is false and there is no such thing as authority and power over sickness and demonic strongholds and if that's the case we just need to close up shop.

Obedience is the fuel that runs the engine of faith.

Don't believe me?

Faith without works is dead.

Not faith in works or salvation by works but a faith THAT works.

If there is obedience in the gas tank of faith we aren't going anywhere.

With no obedience we are the crazy family member sitting out in a rusted out shell of a car that's on cinder blocks pretending we are going somewhere.


Yeah this is rubbing some people the wrong way but honestly I dont care. Watching demons manifest in your loved one that has been bound and tortured as a child will kinda break you out of the "Well let's not upset anyone and rock the boat" mentality.

You're saying, "That's some big talk...what are you doing about it?"

I'll tell you what I'm doing, I've turned off TV, movies and podcasts I used to binge on and I've dedicated myself to the Word.

We went to Walmart today and you know what we did? We prayed before we walked in that we would meet someone we could tell about the goodness of God.

We walked in and began to shop and we struck up a conversation with a grandmother with her grandkids.

We talked for about 10 minutes and as we were leaving she said,"God bless you."

That was my open door! Hehe

I turned around and before I could stop myself I blurted out,"Oh He has! He has healed my wife miraculously 4 times in the past 3 weeks!" I told her the details and how we prayed for her in Jesus name and she was healed instantly and her eyes got big in amazement.

Everytime we go out in public I'm going to be intentially looking for someone to witness to, pray for.

I have a neighbor I'm going to pray for tomorrow.

I'm obeying what God has commanded me to do through scripture and we are going to see healings and deliverences in Jesus name.

If not already you need to get plugged in to a local assembly. And, you need to guard against letting them "cool you down". Churches need more people like you, fresh off the mountain with a burning zeal for God and a white hot fervent love for souls.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Esaias

If not already you need to get plugged in to a local assembly. And, you need to guard against letting them "cool you down". Churches need more people like you, fresh off the mountain with a burning zeal for God and a white hot fervent love for souls.

[Esaias]

Somebody once said something to the effect that revival is God's answer to a decline in the spiritual condition of a people. And therefore, signs of decline are signs that revival is needed, and that means revival is on the way. Or something like that.

Sickness is an opportunity for a demonstration of God's power. So is spiritual decay. These are opportunities for God to get some glory. So we should cheer up, and start looking to be used by Him to give Him glory.

[KeptByTheWord]

So true what you said Amanah... perversion knows no limits. But the true church of the Lord is not hindered, only emboldened and empowered in the midst of it all. Even as Jesus came and suffered during his ministry, and as we see the apostles and disciples who suffered great things for the gospel... whatever is coming to this country will be good for the church... in an unexpected way. Persecution and trouble will be what brings revival, if revival can happen, it will happen that way.

[jediwill83]

Originally Posted by Esaias

If not already you need to get plugged in to a local assembly. And, you need to guard against letting them "cool you down". Churches need more people like you, fresh off the mountain with a burning zeal for God and a white hot fervent love for souls.

I want to share a thought with you God gave me at 5 am this morning and it has to do with David. I quickly made notes on my cell...just a rough draft but you will get the idea.

When a David shows up there are three kinds of people he will have to deal with

1.Older Brother
2. The King
3. The Giant

When God was to annoint the next king, David's father didn't even consider him as a possibility.

Your annointing will come BEFORE you face the giant.

When David showed up to the battle his brother questioned his motivation and dedication.

You will be questioned by those too fearful or unwilling to do the task that you are there to do.

The army allowed Goliath to keep them stagnant in the hills behind rocks neither in the valley*symbolic of the battle* or on the mountain top*symbolic of victory.

They let the enemy set the rule of engagement.

Look out for those that are unwilling or too afraid to do what you are prepared to do that will give you bad advice,*Well if I were you I'd do this...This is how we usually do this...We've always done it this way.*

When an annointed willing person comes along God will use him in ways that go against accepted traditions and popular opinions and viewpoints so that they will know that He is God and they won't get the credit for encouraging the *David* to follow tradition or man's way of thinking. Giants won't be killed by using someone else's annointing.

If it's so effective you believed in this armor you'd be out there doing what I'm about to do with just a slingshot.

God can do more with a obedient shepherd with a slingshot than a fearful disobedient armored king.

Giants seem fierce but they seek a war of attrition where no move is made by either side. If you aren't fighting you aren't obeying and if you aren't obeying they are winning by default.

David was a man after Gods own heart not just because of his worship. When you have the heart and mind of God you will see every giant you face as something to be attacked and overcame not avoided and given a platform.

You will go to war for who you love and when who you love just so happens to be the holy righteous all powerful sovereign Creator of heaven and earth who loves you with a unmeasurable love who has annointed and empowered you for battle the victorious outcome is assured.

Talent and position will carry you only so far but talent and position will never be a substitute for relationship and annointing.


And yes...We are plugged into two churches.

Not worried about them trying to "calm us down"

The fire of God consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stone altar and all the water....I daresay He can handle a few wet blankets.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by jediwill83

I want to share a thought with you God gave me at 5 am this morning and it has to do with David. I quickly made notes on my cell...just a rough draft but you will get the idea.

When a David shows up there are three kinds of people he will have to deal with

1.Older Brother
2. The King
3. The Giant

When God was to annoint the next king, David's father didn't even consider him as a possibility.

Your annointing will come BEFORE you face the giant.

When David showed up to the battle his brother questioned his motivation and dedication.

You will be questioned by those too fearful or unwilling to do the task that you are there to do.

The army allowed Goliath to keep them stagnant in the hills behind rocks neither in the valley*symbolic of the battle* or on the mountain top*symbolic of victory.

They let the enemy set the rule of engagement.

Look out for those that are unwilling or too afraid to do what you are prepared to do that will give you bad advice,*Well if I were you I'd do this...This is how we usually do this...We've always done it this way.*

When an annointed willing person comes along God will use him in ways that go against accepted traditions and popular opinions and viewpoints so that they will know that He is God and they won't get the credit for encouraging the *David* to follow tradition or man's way of thinking. Giants won't be killed by using someone else's annointing.

If it's so effective you believed in this armor you'd be out there doing what I'm about to do with just a slingshot.

God can do more with a obedient shepherd with a slingshot than a fearful disobedient armored king.

Giants seem fierce but they seek a war of attrition where no move is made by either side. If you aren't fighting you aren't obeying and if you aren't obeying they are winning by default.

David was a man after Gods own heart not just because of his worship. When you have the heart and mind of God you will see every giant you face as something to be attacked and overcame not avoided and given a platform.

You will go to war for who you love and when who you love just so happens to be the holy righteous all powerful sovereign Creator of heaven and earth who loves you with a unmeasurable love who has annointed and empowered you for battle the victorious outcome is assured.

Talent and position will carry you only so far but talent and position will never be a substitute for relationship and annointing.


And yes...We are plugged into two churches.

Not worried about them trying to "calm us down"

The fire of God consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stone altar and all the water....I daresay He can handle a few wet blankets.

Very good. Adding you to my regular prayer list.

[KeptByTheWord]

Awesome message about David! Take it to heart Jedi! Keep those notes in a safe place! You may need them soon

[jediwill83]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Very good. Adding you to my regular prayer list.

We are Will and Kat....Please pray for my wife as well. God is doing some crazy wild things in our lives. Don't pray for annointing for us*yes I'm telling you how to pray...You love me just admit it * lol

Not being arrogant but I don't need more annointing and I don't need more boldness...I need obedience and I need to conquer spiritual laziness. I don't need "words from God" I have a whole backlog of "words" I'm trying to catch up on and I'm behind just doing what I've already been told to do

I need you to pray that God gives me wisdom so that I can minister in season and out and with discernment.

Pray that I will meet those that hunger to be ministered to.

Pray that I never lose the wonder of the majesty of the goodness of God where I feel that what I'm experiencing becomes common.

I never want to get used to this...I want every day to wake up with a renewed excitement and burden.

Pray that I manifest His mind and His heart.

I don't care about positions or preaching in camp meetings and conferences. I want God to light me on fire with a flame that doesn't go out and I want to set others ablaze with that same flame so it spreads.

Pray that when I speak that my mind is clear and that I don't ramble.

Pray that I'll be clear, concise, effective and quick.

Pray that I develop a greater hunger for the Word. I want to dive in and obsess over it and absorb it and digest it until it permeates every cell of my being.

I've wasted years addicted and obsessed with things not of God and the effort I put into all that I want to be able to channel into doing His will infinitely more.

I appreciate the prayers...Just wanted to kinda let you know some things I need and struggle with.

More than anything...Pray that I'll always love people.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by jediwill83

We are Will and Kat....Please pray for my wife as well. God is doing some crazy wild things in our lives. Don't pray for annointing for us*yes I'm telling you how to pray...You love me just admit it * lol

Not being arrogant but I don't need more annointing and I don't need more boldness...I need obedience and I need to conquer spiritual laziness. I don't need "words from God" I have a whole backlog of "words" I'm trying to catch up on and I'm behind just doing what I've already been told to do

I need you to pray that God gives me wisdom so that I can minister in season and out and with discernment.

Pray that I will meet those that hunger to be ministered to.

Pray that I never lose the wonder of the majesty of the goodness of God where I feel that what I'm experiencing becomes common.

I never want to get used to this...I want every day to wake up with a renewed excitement and burden.

Pray that I manifest His mind and His heart.

I don't care about positions or preaching in camp meetings and conferences. I want God to light me on fire with a flame that doesn't go out and I want to set others ablaze with that same flame so it spreads.

Pray that when I speak that my mind is clear and that I don't ramble.

Pray that I'll be clear, concise, effective and quick.

Pray that I develop a greater hunger for the Word. I want to dive in and obsess over it and absorb it and digest it until it permeates every cell of my being.

I've wasted years addicted and obsessed with things not of God and the effort I put into all that I want to be able to channel into doing His will infinitely more.

I appreciate the prayers...Just wanted to kinda let you know some things I need and struggle with.

More than anything...Pray that I'll always love people.

Will do, brother.

[houston]

Why didn't anyone care when the woman falls in love with a beast? She didn't know he would turn into a man.

Beast*****y gets a pass?