This week concludes the series. Once we know even a part of how good the Lord is, how much He loves us, is Faithful and Trustworthy, we should conclude that there is no reason for us as believers in Jesus Christ to fear or be anxious about anything. We actually need to repent for being worried because what is not of faith is sin. (Romans 14:23).
How Good is He? How GREAT is He? How wonderful and immense is His Grace, his undeserved favor for humanity. He loves and cares for the lost. He also loves and cares for those whom made him their Lord, and became His children. He rains on the just and unjust alike.
God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repent (to change your mind and inner man to accept God’s will) (Romans 2:4).
Sometimes people can unknowingly be serving other gods and idols. How? By not taking the time to really know who Jesus is, and by continuing to serve a fake Jesus created in their own minds — shaped by popular opinions and false ideas about Him.
What do I mean by this? When our own desires become louder than Jesus — louder than truly knowing Him and obeying what the Lord says — that desire has become an idol.
Some people’s idea of Jesus is that He exists to do magic for them. That is what they are looking for. They live in a world where they go to people for magic in their lives, so when they come to Jesus, they expect the same thing. They don’t realize that magic is an evil thing. They hold on to the idea that everyone — including God — works like the idol they have created in their mind.
Many people are looking for solutions to their current challenges, trials, and difficult life situations.
So many people are desperate to get the things, people, or opportunities they desire that they are willing to do evil—lying, cheating, stealing, controlling others, or even practicing witchcraft—to make things go their way. This is evil. It is coveting, idolatry, addiction, and serving false gods, ungodly statues, altars, shrines, graves, and dead people. It includes offering sacrifices to other gods in an attempt to force, manipulate, or control people, situations, or opportunities.
Following God’s instructions can be rewarding, if that is what you are following. We must however first look at our motive and heart posture. If what you are asking God is different from what is truly in your heart, it can get confusing. Why? Because the motive of the heart can leave you going up and down. Are you following what God wants, or what you want? Can you trust your own heart?
This week we talk about seeking first the Kingdom of God. Far too often when we think about success, it is about money, power, cars, and an attractive person.
Success in God’s Kingdom has nothing to do with these things. Many forget about Jesus and what He died for. We must remember Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Jesus has nothing to do with the material things of the world. When you put Jesus first, then the things of the Lord become priority instead. It then is no longer about fleshly desires.
This program summarizes the key points covered in a recent series regarding the topic of Generational Curses. This program highlights the Truth that the born-again believer cannot have a generational curse, has been blessed by God with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places, and cannot be cursed because God has only blessed and not cursed his children. Additional supporting Scripture is also included from each episode in the earlier series in this summary.
For this week we are continuing with part 2 of the Power of Fasting and Prayer. This is for those who need breakthrough the biblical way.
This week we are talking about overcoming, through the power of doing the Lord’s fast and praying. We will discuss the benefits of fasting.
In Resist the Devil part 3 we discuss Scripture prerequisites that will help you resist the Devil. Prerequisites are smaller amounts of information that build a foundation to support bigger steps in believing in the Lord. When we see Jesus as a way of life, then our lives repel darkness. When we only visit Jesus, we will not see the full blessing unless we first submit to God.
