God’s Spoken Ways

What Is Faith

What Is Faith – The issue is not do we have faith; we show faith every day. We have faith in the things of the world, in ourselves, in our knowledge, in others, and some of us even have faith in God.  The question is not do we have faith, the question is, what are we placing our faith in?  We will experience trouble when we misplace our faith in the wrong person or in the wrong thing. If our faith is wavering, all we do for God will be in vain. It’s not tithing God desires, but a faithful tither. It’s not suffering God seeks, but someone with the faith to suffer for God. It’s not trouble God is looking for, but faith that goes through a storm. Faith in God is not about us talking about faith, it is us demonstrating our faith is in God the Father and Christ Jesus alone.

Come As You are

Come As You Are – is a teaching about remembering how we came to Jesus. Many times, we get a little lost, we get caught up in religion and forget the condition we were in when we came to Jesus. We start believing we came to the Lord, already saved. We forget how bad things were when we came to the Lord. We have been saved and pulled out of darkness through God’s grace and mercy. We came with all our sickness, addiction, troubles, pain, and brokenness. We came as we were, and the Lord transformed our mind, body, and soul. All Christ wants from us, is for us to come as we are, without any religious traditions, and the Spirit of the Lord will teach us the ways of God. The Lord says, come to me, all you are weary, and I will give you rest.  

The Impossible

The Impossible – When we are young, we believe all things are possible for us, anything we put in our hearts and minds we can do, we can achieve it, it can come true. As we get older, we come to understand that some things are bigger than us and require help from others.  As we connect with Christ Jesus, and start to pattern our lives after him, we start to understand what is only possible with God. We come to understand even more that there are many things impossible for us, but nothing is impossible for God, all things are possible with the Lord. We must grow our faith so; it's not based on circumstances and situations in our lives. Our faith must mature, so whether in good times or bad, we believe all things are possible with God. In every situation, we believe, we have faith, that through Christ, we have eternal life with God, and he saves us from every situation in life, including death. Nothing is too hard for God, we must believe, we must have faith.  

Fully Tested

Fully Tested – Not many of us like being tested. To show that we are competent in the things we speak of, sometimes we must go through a time of testing, where we show ourselves approved, in life and with God.  It’s one thing to say we know God’s Word, to speak God’s Word to others to encourage them and to correct and teach. It’s another for God to put us through a time of testing to show we are fully tested and humble, and we put into practice what he has taught us before we share it with others. No one likes to be tested, but through learning, applying, testing, enduring, and overcoming, we can grow and mature in our faith in God the Father and Christ Jesus. We ask God to test us, to correct our ways, so we show ourselves approved and can make it home, into God’s kingdom.

Arm Of God

Arm Of God – Is there anything the Lord cannot do? Is the arm of the Lord too short to save? Is there anything we have done, if we repent, the Lord will not forgive, and restore us? Is there anything too hard for God? If we believe this is true, why are we still depending on ourselves and others to save us? Why do we live our lives as though the arm of the Lord is not strong enough to save us? As if there are places the arm of the Lord cannot reach. Nothing is hidden from God’s eyes; nothing is too broken that God cannot fix. We cannot save ourselves by taking up arms and living through falsehood. We must allow the truth and love of God to guide us, we must always live based on the Word of God, and not by what we believe. In the loving arms of Christ Jesus, we are protected from all harm, for this is a promise from God. The arm of the Lord is mighty to save, powerful to deliver, and abounding in love. Let us live under the loving arm of Jesus, every day, in all that we do, so God the Father and Christ Jesus receive all the glory and honor, and our lives are blessed by God.  

Anointing Power

Anointing Power – As we continue our journey to reach the place of maturity that the Lord is calling us, a step we must take in our lives is to become anointed servants of God. Not many are willing to go this far in their faith because it means living a life totally devoted to God. Why is it important we receive an anointing from the Lord?  It is the anointing of God that allows those who are chosen to walk with God’s power and be protected from the devil’s schemes. God’s anointing keeps his servant focused on their godly purpose and allows them to walk in the power of God’s anointing.  Not so we gain riches for ourselves, but so we are changed and grow in the knowledge of God, and others come to know that the power of God is still at work in the world. The Lord chose us to be anointed servants of God, we must obey, so God’s power is manifested in the world.   

Temple Of God

Temple Of God – Once we were a temple of the world, everything we did made us a product of the world. We treated our bodies as an instrument of sin, teaching our bodies to love the sinful pleasures of this life. When we give ourselves over to God, it includes our body, mind, spirit, and soul.  Just like our behaviors begin to change under the influence of the Spirit, our bodies undergo a spiritual transformation as well.  God not only wants us to become priests of Christ Jesus but for our bodies to become a temple of God. The Lord will remove all that is bad in us and make us into a temple that gives God praise. One this shines in the light and breaks through the darkness. We cannot fake our way through, we will be tested, and we will have to prove that we are truly a temple of God, ready to serve in the Kingdom of God. Through the storms, through the fire, if we endure, we will be a temple of God that cannot be broken, formed steadfast in the body of Christ Jesus. We must live as a temple of God for the remainder of our lives, never seeking darkness, and never leaving God’s presence. A temple that shines on a hill, for all to see.  

On That Day

On That Day – What is our understanding regarding the return of Christ Jesus?  Do we believe that he is coming? Will it be a day of gladness and joy or a day of fire and brimstone?  What is our understanding of what will happen just before and after Christ returns?  When Christ returns, how sure are we that he will welcome us into God’s Kingdom? The time of our salvation is now. The time is now to accept God’s plan for renewing our lives. We must make our salvation sure. We want to be ready for the day of the Lord, doing all we can to stand ready. Nothing on earth can compare to the great reward Christ Jesus has in his hand. We must overcome, be victorious in Christ, cover others in prayer, and help save others, so there is great faith on that day. Now is the time, today is the day to start getting ready for that day. Let nothing stop you, God must find us faithful, living in love and peace, and following his Son Christ Jesus. 

Our Calling

Our Calling – God wants everyone to be saved; he calls for all of us to come. But he knows we will not all come, he knows not all of us are going to obey, and not all of us are going to remain faithful to the end. Some he calls to be leaders, and others to be a guide. Some he calls to boldly speak his Word, and some he calls to show the power of his Spirit.  There are many ways in which the Lord decides to call each one of us. We have a purpose in the Lord, but we don’t all have the same calling. For it is the Lord who calls us to do his will and for his purpose, and not our own. This is key to understanding God’s Calling on a person’s life.   God’s calling is not something we can makeup, it’s not something we can choose. The Lord calls us to take part in his plan, to bring him glory, and help save his people. It’s a calling that changes our direction and tests our beliefs. It’s a calling that will test our faith and obedience to God.  When God calls, the question is will we answer? Are we willing to allow the Lord to lead and guide us into his will and ways, even if it causes us to suffer, or experience loss?  If we are faithful to our calling, the Lord will do some amazing things through us, and many will be touched by what God does through us.  We were created for God’s purpose.

Sent By God

Sent By God – We live in dangerous times; many are bringing forth that which God spoke about regarding falsehood that would enter the world, as it is occurring today.  People are misrepresenting themselves at all levels in society today.  From the everyday person, who tells lies about who they are and what they have done, to the minister who teaches lies to get their followers to give them their money, to top government officials who spread lies and false theories to mislead a nation.  Coming to believe in God’s Word and Truth is becoming more difficult amidst all the lies and false teachings. To avoid being misled and being hurt by those who spread lies and falsehoods, we must seek the Lord for ourselves and only listen to those who are sent by God and who live their lives as a person serving God and not themselves. If we don’t know God’s Word for ourselves, we can be easily deceived, and not able to discern a person sent by God from all the false teachers in the world.  We must do our part, and come to know God’s Word, so we can be sent by God, or come to know those sent by God, so we mature in Christ. Only that which comes from God can ensure our salvation and eternal life with God the Father and Christ Jesus

Made New

Made New – We all came from the world, that is not the question. The question is, where will we end up?  Many know a change is needed but are we willing to allow change to take place, to take hold in us?  The way we live, talk, act, and carry ourselves, is it of a mature Christian? Many are not willing to be made new through Christ Jesus, or willing to go all the way in obeying God.  But I am here to share with you that is not going to cut it with God. Look, the Lord wants all of us or none of us. It’s not up to us how much we are willing to change to please God. He wants all or none. He wants us to experience a new beginning, a fresh start with him through his Son Christ Jesus. Which of us is willing to allow God through Christ to make us new, to give us a fresh start, to complete his work in us? Jesus came to give us a fresh start; we must continue and allow the work of the Spirit to reach completion in us.  We must keep our eyes towards heaven, we must keep our feet grounded in God’s Word. We must keep our minds stayed on Jesus and remain faithful to God. So, when all things are made new, we will be standing in God’s Kingdom, giving him all praise, honor, and glory.   

God’s Solvency

God’s Solvency – In our minds and in our faith, we must remember, God does not need us, we need God. God is solvent, he is complete, and he does not need anything or anyone. What he desires is to have those who love him, come before him, so he can bless and protect those who believe in him and put their faith in him. Everything is created by God, if it was not for the Lord, we would not exist. If it was not for the Lord, we could not have children, a spouse, or a family. If it was not for the Lord, there would be no night and day. Without God, we could do nothing. Our life is in his hands, without him, there is no us.  There is a need within us, that only a solvent God can satisfy. There is a longing within us, that only a loving God can fill.  There is nothing that God needs, there is everything God is willing to give to those who place their faith, hope, and trust in him and his Son. God is solvent, all things fit into his hands, he is greater than all, and he is all we need for life.

God’s House

God’s House – As the world keeps turning and changing, we must continue to respect and honor God’s House.  I am not talking about church leaders, I am talking about how we approach God’s House, about how we need to show reverence to that which is meant to be Holy to God and us. The purpose of God’s House is not for us to come to just pay tithes and offerings and be entertained. It is meant to be a place where we can learn of the Lord, a place we can seek forgiveness and repentance for our sins. It is meant to be a place of prayer, where God’s Spirit dwells, and we see a movement of God. What we do the moment we enter God’s house, into his presents, must be pleasing to God. If we honor God’s house, he will bless, protect, and deliver us from all harm. Christ will welcome us all into God’s kingdom. 

Sanctified Life

Sanctified Life – We must always believe and have faith in God, His Word, Son, and Spirit. We must apply God’s Word to our lives and live by it. We must not change, add, or modify God’s Word. We don’t use God’s Word to gain riches for ourselves.  We must always seek the Lord and live by the truth, not allowing ourselves to be deceived. We must work with all our hearts not to sin.  We must seek to do God’s Will, always. We must grow spiritually, for God is Spirit. We must love God and others, as we love ourselves, and give as it has been given to us. If we do these things, being called by God, he will sanctify us through and through.  God wants all who receive his Spirit to be sanctified by it. Being sanctified is not so we can boast, but so the full measure of Christ Jesus is made complete in us, and we are found worthy of entering God’s sanctuary. Worthy of seeing the throne of God and seeing the Lord face to face. Our sanctification must be real, it cannot be fake, for the Lord knows the workings of our hearts. We are sanctified so we can do God’s Will, faithfully follow Christ, be led by the Spirit, and sanctified by God

Thirsty For God

have tried drinking from worldly riches, but we are still thirsty. We have tried drinking from worldly knowledge, but we are still hungry. We have tried drinking from worldly pleasure, but we are unsatisfied. We tried to bless ourselves, working things out on own, working long hours and days, but we are still in want. We think once we become rich, we will be satisfied. We think, once we have houses, businesses, children, cars, and money; we won’t be thirsty. But we are still in want, we are still thirsty, and we are still hungry. God did not create us, so we live thirsty, hungry, never being satisfied. God created us to be content, to receive so we are not in want, and to enjoy his increase. The Lord created a way for us not to be hungry or thirsty, to be a source of overflow. There is only one source that can quench our thirst, that gives us what we need, so we thirst no more. Only after drinking from the living water that flows from Christ, are we satisfied. It’s only after we have taken in all Christ has to offer, we hunger no more, we thirst no longer. In God all things are fulfilled through Christ Jesus

Swept Clean

Swept Clean – Have you ever had something that you loved and cared for, but it would not stay clean? You do everything you can to care for it, to protect it. But no matter what you do, it always gets dirty again. Before sending his Son into the world, that is how God saw mankind.  No matter what God did to teach us the right path, the easy road to keep us clean, we always chose the longer and harder path, the one that ensures we come out dirty, and covered in sin.  God’s desire is for his children to be swept clean and to remain clean. This is not easy; it is much easier to pretend we have been swept clean. Pretending only works on humans, it does not work on God. The more we allow the Spirit to clean us up, the easier it will be to live in Christ Jesus and receive from God. We are being swept clean and made holy, so we can enter God’s kingdom and have eternal life. Being swept clean is a lifelong journey, don’t make it harder than it needs to be. If we draw closer to God, he will draw closer to us.

Seeing As God Sees

Seeing As God Sees – We are so much alike, yet different in every way.  It takes a God to be able to deal with all our differences.  Not one person on this planet thinks alike, we all have our different views, beliefs, and forms of truth.  The Lord knows the more we stay away from his Word, Son, and Spirit, the more we would see things differently.  Not only would we see ourselves differently, but we will also see God differently. God sees our heart clearly, without our life in Christ, the reflection God sees is a person with a heart of stone. But in Christ Jesus, our heart is changed, thus our reflection is changed, to a person who is loving, kind, gentle, forgiving, shows mercy, giving, honors, and glorifies God. When God sees our life as a reflection of Christ Jesus, we are good in his sight. In Christ, we see ourselves as God sees us, holy and righteous, a Child of God, a faithful servant of God.      

Guard Over Yourself

Guard Over Yourself – In today’s world, there is much fear, though we know in Christ, we should not fear or worry about anything. Life can and does throw us curves, the devil is working hard to destroy us, and our faith is being tested every day.  While leaning on the loving arms of Christ Jesus, we will experience tremendous pressure in our life. It’s important we guard over ourselves, so we are not defeated by weakness and sin. God the Father through Christ Jesus protects us along our spiritual journey, his mighty hand guards over our lives and hearts. We have a part to play in guarding over our mind, body, heart, spirit, and soul so we are always connected to Christ Jesus. It is in Christ Jesus, that God places a hedge of protection around us, so our life is guarded by his power. God is not going to stop us if we open the door and allow sin to enter in. We must remain in Christ, stop sinning, so our lives are guarded by God.

Breaking Faith

Breaking Faith – is a teaching about how we need to continue in our faith and stop breaking faith with God every time a situation comes up in our lives. Many times, after we come to know God the Father and our Lord Christ Jesus, we start doing good things, and we have a desire to serve. But life seems to always cause us to take a different path than what God has called us into. Unfortunately, the only way we can take another path is by breaking God’s Word, or breaking faith with God. God has called us to do good, but we break faith so we can participate in doing wrong. God calls us to treat each other right, but we desire to mistreat, to show favoritism, to discriminate, to hate, or seek revenge; thus, we break faith with God. We must overcome and seek the Will of God so we can stop breaking God’s Word, stop breaking faith with God, so we are continually blessed by the Lord. We must learn to remain faithful even in difficult situations. 

Blameless And Righteouds

Blameless and Righteous – teaches about how God is calling for us to go deeper into his Word, so we are enlightened by his Spirit. We think that which has been spoken, does not apply to us today. If we are honest with ourselves, we know there are many things we need to overcome so we are useful to God. We heard the call, now we need to draw closer.  At first, we tried to ignore the call from the Lord. Then we came a little closer, but we still played in darkness. The Lord kept calling us to come closer, which required us to accept changes within ourselves. He wants more from us; he wants to teach us how we can have a blameless and righteous life in him.  Only through Christ Jesus, and our belief and faith in him, can lead us to the righteousness of God, so it is within us through the Spirit. This is the life the Father is calling us all into through his Son Christ Jesus. It’s a life that gives glory and honor to God the Father and Christ Jesus. It is a life, that is bound by God in Christ. It is a life that is blameless and righteous in the sight of God