GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH JESUS IS THE CENTER OF YOUR JOY & THE SECRET OF YOUR CONTENTMENT
“[God’s] …Holy Spirit …is the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).
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“…The … HOLY SPIRIT … is the source of [EVERYTHING] …” (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). God, the Holy Spirit, is the ONE and ONLY SOURCE God’s people need for ALL things that CONCERN earthly life and spiritual life. “…His DIVINE POWER hath given unto [his people]... ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV).
“...He careth for you...” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). “…The LORD “WILL” accomplish (take care of EVERYTHING)…that which concerns [his people]…” (John 14:31 NASB). “…God is the one who provides ....” (2 Corinthians 9:10-13 KJV). “…God will generously PROVIDE all [his people]... need…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT).
This is such a magnificent truth for God’s people. “...his divine power, God has given [his people]... everything [they]... need for living a godly life. [They]... have received all of this by coming to know him (accepting Jesus as Savior, hanging out with God, the Holy Spirit through Jesus, keeping daily company with HIM, etc.), the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence...” (2 Peter 1:3 NLT).
God’s people are blessed to be IN a “one SPIRIT” or “covenant unity” with God, the Holy Spirit, again. The covenant relationship with God, the Holy Spirit, means YOU belong to him, you are his child, you are his chosen people, his holy nation, and special possession. “…[God’s people]... that is joined unto the Lord is ONE SPIRIT…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). “….We are his; we are HIS PEOPLE...” (Psalms 100:3 KJV). “…ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light…(1 Peter 2:9 KJV). “… [God’s people]... BELONG TO CHRIST JESUS…” (Ephesians 3:6 NLT).
BELONGING to God, the Holy Spirit. MEANS you are in a covenant relationship HIM and HE DWELLS within YOU. “…abide in me, and I in you…” (John 15:4 KJV). “…For I will have respect unto you …and establish my covenant with you.…” (Leviticus 26:9 KJV).
“… “God with us…” (Matthew 1:23 NASB). “…Behold, I AM WITH… [YOU] and … I WILL NOT LEAVE [YOU] …." (Genesis 28:15 ASV). “…I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, to the very end…" (Matthew 28:20 NIV). “…God has said “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you…” (Hebrews 13:5 NIV).
“…Christ in you (SPIRIT) …” (Colossians 1:27 KJV). “…the SPIRIT of God dwell[s] in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).
Every REDEEMED soul, that BELONGS to HIM, inherits ALL the RICHES and PROVISIONS of God’s SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS!! “…To the saints (God’s people) …who are faithful “in” Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, WHO HAS BLESSED [HIS people]... with “EVERY” SPIRITUAL BLESSING in the heavenly places in Christ…” (Ephesians 1 NLT).
“… [Everyone]… who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. [They]…are [ALL]… part of the same body, and enjoy the promise of blessings because THEY BELONG TO CHRIST JESUS…” (Ephesians 3:6 NLT).
JESUS makes the difference in the covenant relationship with God, the Holy Spirit. “….Apart from Me (Jesus), you can do nothing (you cannot have a covenant relationship with God, the Holy Spirit)…” (John 15:5 NIV). “…[God, the Holy Spirit]... loved [mankind] and sent his Son (jesus) …” (1 John 4:10 NIV). “… [He sent Jesus, because he is the] …one … who [could]... reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT).
“…Jesus ...[Is the guarantee]...of a [better, enduring, and lasting]... covenant [with God, the Holy Spirit]…” (Hebrews 7:22 NIV). “…In him (Jesus, the WORD of GOD) ALL THINGS (your SOUL and God’s HOLY SPIRIT)…hold together…” (Colossians 1:7 NIV). “…[GOD, the Holy Spirit is]…sustaining ALL THINGS (your SOUL and God’s HOLY SPIRIT)… by his powerful word (Jesus)…” (Hebrews 1:3 NIV).
Therefore, “… [God’s people are]…looking unto Jesus the AUTHOR (originator) and FINISHER (sustainer) OF [their]… FAITH…” (Hebrews 12:2a KJV). “…[God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus]... HATH “BEGUN” A GOOD “WORK” IN [his people and]...WILL “PERFORM” IT until the day of Jesus Christ…” (Philippians 1:6 KJV). “…it is God who worketh in [his people]…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV).
“…May … God…EQUIP [his people] with everything good for doing his will…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…May … God… WORK IN [his people]... what is pleasing to him, THROUGH Jesus Christ…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…The righteous will live by his (jesus’]... faith…” (Habakkuk 2:4 NASB). “… [God’s people] can do all things THROUGH CHRIST which strengtheneth [them]…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). “….Apart from [the indwelling Holy Spirit]… [god’s people]... CAN DO NOTHING…” (John 15:5 NIV).
God manifests the POWER of his indwelling Holy Spirit when he enables his people to display his GLORY, which gives witness to his presence, his goodness, and his working power IN and THROUGH them. “…It is God which worketh in [his people]… both to will and to do..” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…The Father that dwelleth in [his people] … he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).
“…The …HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of [it ALL.] …It is …God who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his [people]. The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of [his people] … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).
“…The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in [his people’s] lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…” (Galatians 5:22 NLT). “…I do nothing of myself…” (John 8:28 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV). “…He helps me, and my heart is filled with JOY…” (Psalms 28:7 NLT).
“…power belongs to God…” (Psalms 62:11 NASB). Jesus says: “… All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth…” (Matthew 28:18 NASB).
“…Christ liveth in [his people] …” (Galatians 2:20-21 KJV). “… Jesus Christ is in [god’s people]…” (2 Corinthians KJV). “…by the GRACE of God [God’s people are what they are]…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV). “…he (she) is a new creature...” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).
“...[God’s people]...are kept by the power of God through faith...” (1 Peter 1:5 NASB). “...[The indwelling Holy Spirit]... has begun a good work in [God’s people and] will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ...” (Philippians 1:6 KJV). “…[god, the indwelling holy spirit]... doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).
From the beginning, the POWERFUL acts of God, the Holy Spirit are displayed through CREATION. “…In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth .And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God MOVED upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and THERE WAS LIGHT…” (Genesis 1:1-3 KJV).
CREATION is a WITNESS of God’s presence, goodness, and working power. The earth was without form, it was void, and dark, but God, the Holy Spirit, MOVED, upon the void, filling it with LIGHT and LIFE.
“…The …HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of [it ALL.] … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). God, the Holy Spirit, is MORE than able to SATISFY his people. “….Human desire is NEVER SATISFIED…” (Proverbs 27:20 NLT). God’s people choose to receive, by faith, that “…God will supply all [their need]…” (Philippians 4:19 NASB) AND “…[Only God will]… satisfy …” (Jeremiah 31:25 NASB).
God’s people, like the rest of the world, can spend a lifetime chasing after something or someone that will NEVER satisfy them. “….Human desire is NEVER SATISFIED…” (Proverbs 27:20 NLT).
Some of God’s OWN people will die with unsatisfied desire in their hearts. Others will give up and there will STILL be others that become complacent, Christian martyrs who – bless their hearts – sacrificed their desires for Christ. “….Human desire is NEVER SATISFIED…” (Proverbs 27:20 NLT).
But there is another group who stopped searching or chasing for satisfaction outside of God, the Holy Spirit, and tapped into the eternal SOURCE for EVERYTHING they could ever need, want, or desire. “…The …HOLY SPIRIT …is the SOURCE of [it ALL.] … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).
Whether they are aware of it or not, the unsatisfied soul approaches life like a leech seeking whom they can suck the life from, but won’t EVER be satisfied. "...The leech has two daughters, 'Give! Give!' they cry. "There are three things that are NEVER SATISFIED, four that never say, 'Enough!'…” (Proverbs 30:15 NIV).
Like a hustler on the corner with a cup, the unsatisfied soul hustles for their needs from other hustlers, who are hustling for their OWN needs. Thus, “….Human desire is NEVER SATISFIED…” (Proverbs 27:20 NLT). “…No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not content…” (Ecclesiastes 1:8 NLT).
Whatever is broken, dysfunctional, or unsatisfied internally cannot be made right by a “thing” or a “person.” Whatever God’s people feel is a lacking or missing part of them will not and cannot be recovered, fixed, or fulfilled by a “thing” or a “person.” “…What is wrong cannot be made right. What is missing cannot be recovered…” (Ecclesiastes 1:15 NLT).
When God, the Holy Spirit, allows you to go without or experience a period of LACK for days, weeks, months, or years…there is a reason.“…To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose …” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 KJV).
“…the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV).
After you suffer for a while, God will “….make you perfect (mature), stablish, strengthen, settle you…” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV). God will perfect (mature) you by removing hindering defects that keep you for living a full, wholeness Godly life. God will establish your heart to the point you will not be easily shaken by every unexpected situation or circumstance.
God will strengthen you so you will be able to stand against the wiles of the enemy and his forces of darkness. God will settle your heart and mind in peace, joy, love, and safety by giving you a firm, stable, solid foundation in his Word. These benefits are often gained after “…you suffer (LACK)… awhile…” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV). “…after that ye have suffered a while, [God]…make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV).
Jesus suffered through a LACK of respect, LACK of honor, LACK of kindness, and LACK of recognition. Yet, something AWESOME happened “…after [he]… suffered a while…” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV). “[Jesus became]…highly exalted…” with a “name which is above every name” (Philippians 2:9).
In addition,“…at ...the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, of things in heaven and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11 KJV).
Job suffered through a LACK of family, LACK of wealth, LACK of health, and LACK of spousal support. Yet, something AWESOME happened “…after [he]… suffered a while…” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV). “…The Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before …The Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: ….After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons and his sons’ sons, even four generations. So Job died, being old, and FULL of days...” (Job 42:12-17 KJV).
Joseph suffered through a LACK of family, LACK of freedom, LACK of justice, and LACK of reciprocity. Yet, something AWESOME happened “…after [he]… suffered a while…” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV). “…Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt. And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt…” (GENESIS 41).
The Hebrew Boys suffered through a LACK of religious freedom, LACK of justice, LACK of escape from the fiery furnace, and LACK of certainty whether God would, NOT could, but would rescue them. Yet, something AWESOME happened “…after [they]… suffered a while…” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV). “... Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire. And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them. Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God. Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort. Then the king PROMOTED Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon…” (DANIEL 3).
Mary and Martha suffered through a LACK of Jesus’ presence when their brother was sick, LACK of Jesus’ presence when they buried him, LACK of Jesus’ comfort after their brother died, and LACK of hope for their brother’s human life. Yet, something AWESOME happened “…after [they]… suffered a while…” (1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV). “…Jesus said…I am the resurrection and I am the life…..” (John 11:25 KJV). “…..Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?” (John 11:40 KJV). “…where have ye laid him?..’ (John 11:34 KJV). “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go...” (John 11:43-44 KJV).
In EVERY one of the ABOVE situations you can clearly see Satan “…intended to harm [God’s people]… but God intended it for good to accomplish what …[was]…done, the saving of many lives...” Genesis 50:20 NIV).
Their stories are still teaching us to this very day. “…For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that …through patience and comfort of the scriptures [we]…might have hope” (Romans 15:4 KJV). “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition…” (1 Corinthians 10:11 KJV).
In each story, LACK was a part of it, but each individual offers you some wisdom for keeping the FOCUS on the God, the Holy Spirit who is the SOURCE, even, during a period of LACK. “...[God wants he people to]... be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. And beside this, giving all diligence ....[to displaying fruitful characteristics] ....For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ…” (2 Peter 1: 4-9 KJV). “….if ye LOVE me… [as you say], [you will] … keep my commandments…” (John 14:15 KJV). AND “...humble yourselves under the mighty power of God...” (1 Peter 5:6).
"… [Jesus]... humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross...” (Philippians 2:8 KJV). “…that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandments, even so I do…” (John 14:31 KJV).
“…Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame…” (Hebrews 12:2 NLT). “….Christ pleased not himself…” (Romans 15:3 KJV). Jesus said, “… I lay down my life... No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. …” (John 10:17-18 KJV). “…Father, …not My will, but Yours be done" (Luke 22:42-43 NIV).
Job said, “...though he slay me, yet will I trust in him…” (Job 13:15 KJV). “...Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord…” Job 1:20-22 NASB).
Joseph said, “… [It was]…intended to harm [me]… but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives…” Genesis 50:20 NIV).
The Hebrew boys said, “…“O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up…” (Daniel 3:16-18 NLT).
Mary and Martha got a revelation: “…Jesus told [them], “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” “Yes, Lord,” she told him. “I have always believed you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one who has come into the world from God…” (John 11:15-17 NLT).
Whatever the LOSS or whatever the LACK, like Jesus, God’s people are to “…[entrust themselves]… to HIM who judges justly…” (1 Peter 2:20-23 NIV). Paul said, whatever is LACKING or MISSING, “….is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus [our]… Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ” (Philippians 3:8 NLT).
However, God, the Holy Spirit, is SO loving, gracious, and merciful, that when you give up your life, especially through various losses, for his SAKE, he will RESTORE it ALL back to you. “…‘We’ve given up everything to follow you…” (Mark 10:28-31 NLT).
And Jesus said to him, “…I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News, will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brother, sisters, mothers, children, and property – along with persecution. And in the world to come that person will have eternal life...” (Mark 10:28-31 NLT).
Listen to what God says about your LOSSES and your LACKS: “…I assure you that EVERYONE who has given up… [whatever] …for my sake and for the Good News, will receive NOW in return a hundred times as many …[whatever]…– along with persecution. AND in the world to come that person will have eternal life...” (Mark 10:28-31 NLT).
When Jesus was exalted above all others, or Job was doubly blessed, or Joseph was elevated to the highest positions in the land, or the Hebrews boys were promoted, or Mary and Martha received their brother back from the dead – WHO was the SOURCE of their BLESSINGS? Was it a “thing” or “person” ? A RESOUNDING NO!!! “[God’s] …Holy Spirit …[was]... the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (2 Corinthians 12 NLT).
No matter what God’s people have LOST or what they LACK, upon earth, they can EXPECT to receive ALL of it BACK from God, the HOLY SPIRIT. “[God, the] …Holy Spirit …[is]... the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (2 Corinthians 12 NLT). “…NOW [in this earthly life, God will give, his people]....in return [for their trust and dependency upon HIM, during their period of LOSS and LACK]... a hundred times as many … [of whatever]…” (Mark 10:28-31 NLT).
Often, during periods of LACK and LOSS, NOTHING and NOONE provides a visible sign for God’s promised blessings.
The ONLY visible sign that God will return untold blessings to his people for ALL that they’ve LOSS or LACKED; IS HIS WORD!!! When God’s people look for visible signs, outside of God’s WORD, for his promised blessings, they will be disappointed EVERY time. “….Don't put your confidence in … people [OR THINGS]… there is NO HELP for you there….” (Psalms 146: 3 NLT).
However, “…WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM (God’s WORD) WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED…" (ROMANS 10:11 NASB). “…and HOPE (expectant HOPE in his WORD) DOES NOT DISAPPOINT… (ROMANS 5:5 NASB).
THEREFORE, “…TRUST in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “…The LORD will accomplish (take care of)…that which concerns [his people]…” (John 14:31 NASB).
“…The Spirit of God MOVED… God said, Let there be light: and THERE WAS LIGHT…” (Genesis 1:1-3 KJV). “…the invisible [Holy Spirit]…from the creation of the world …is clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made …” (Romans 1:20 KJV).
“….The [miraculous]… power of God (the HOLY SPIRIT) unto salvation to everyone that believeth…” is “…clearly seen…” (Romans 1:16, 20 KJV) “…If any man (woman) be in Christ, he (she) is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).
It is impossible for mankind to save themselves from a sinful life dominated by sin. “…Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin? …The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…the things which are impossible with men are possible with God…” (Luke 18:27 KJV).
“…Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved...” (Romans 10:12-13 KJV). It is “….The [miraculous]… power of God (the HOLY SPIRIT) unto salvation to everyone that believeth…” (Romans 1:16 KJV).
Immediately, “… all things are become new...” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “…he that is joined (attached) unto the Lord is ONE SPIRIT…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). Now “…the Spirit of God dwell in [new creations]…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…Now the Lord (Jesus, the WORD) is that Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV). “…Jesus Christ is in YOU…” (2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV).
IF you can say, “…Christ liveth in me…” (Galatians 2:20 KJV). THEN“…It is God who works in you [NOW]… to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV). “… the God of peace, … that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip[s] you with everything good for doing his will, and …work[s] in [you]… what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV).
"You did not choose me but I chose you, and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit….” (John 15:16 ASV). “…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). “…the things which are impossible with men are possible with God…” (Luke 18:27 KJV). “…Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself …neither can you unless you abide in Me. …apart from Me you can do nothing…” (John 15:4-6 NASB). "…My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so PROVE to be My disciples…” (John 15:8 NIV). “…the invisible [Spirit]…from the creation of the world …is clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made …” (Romans 1:20 KJV).
God’s people are “…clearly seen…” by the way they demonstrate love “…one to another …” (John 13:35 KJV). “...Ye are of God, little children …We are of God: …Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth NOT knoweth NOT God; for God is love…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). “…the fruit of the Spirit is LOVE [etc;]…” (Galatians 5:22-23 KJV). "… You… [will]… bear much fruit, and …PROVE to be [God’s]… disciples…” (John 15:8 NIV).“…It is God who works in ...[his people RIGHT NOW]… to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).
When God begins working in people’s lives - that you are praying for - the ONLY sign will be HIS WORD!!! “….The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life…” (John 6:63 KJV). “….The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing….” (John 6:63 NLT).
When you look for signs that God is answering your prayers, outside of his Word, you will be disappointed EVERY time. “…WALK BY FAITH...” (2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV). “….Don't put your confidence in … people [OR THINGS]… there is NO HELP for you there….” (Psalms 146: 3 NLT). “…Human effort accomplishes nothing.” (John 6:63 NLT). “…the flesh profiteth nothing…” (John 6:63 KJV). "…That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit…” (John 3:6 KJV). “….THE WORDS that I speak unto you, they are SPIRIT, and they are life…” (John 6:63 KJV).
“…IT SHALL BE DONE TO YOU ACCORDING TO FAITH…” (MATTHEW 9:29 NASB).
When you are praying for something or someone, it is easy to get caught up with what you SEE and what you HEAR, and FORGET what God’s has promised through HIS WORD. God is working in the situation whether you SEE it or HEAR about it or not. “…walk by faith...” (2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV). “…TRUST in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “…The LORD will accomplish (take care of)…that which concerns [you]…” (John 14:31 NASB). “…. is there any thing too hard for [God]…?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).
Remember, “…WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED…" (ROMANS 10:11 NASB). “…and HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT… (ROMANS 5:5 NASB).
“…He has granted to [his people]… His precious and magnificent promises…” (2 Peter 1:4 NASB). “…As many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes …also … Amen …” (2 Corinthians 1:20 NASB). “...And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will , he heareth us…” (1 John 5:14 KJV). “…You can ask for ANYTHING in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for ANYTHING in my name, and I will do it...” (John 14:12-14 NLT).
“…Not one of the good promises which the Lord had made … failed; all came to pass…” (Joshua 21:45 NASB). “…So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it…” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV). “….THE WORDS that I speak unto you, they are SPIRIT, and they are life…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…MY WORD …shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it…” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV).
Ask God for ANYTHING; he will DO it and his Holy promises IS your CONFIDENT sign it will happen; TRUST and DEPEND UPON IT. “…You can ask for ANYTHING in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring GLORY to the Father ...” (John 14:12-14 NLT). Jesus said this about Lazarus: “…..This sickness is not unto death, but for the GLORY of God…” (John 11:4 KJV). “…Jesus said to her (Lazarus’ sister), "Did I not say to you that if you believe, you will SEE THE GLORY OF GOD?”(John 10:40 NASB). “…Jesus said…I AM the resurrection and I AM the life…..” (John 11:25 KJV). “And HE THAT WAS DEAD CAME FORTH...” (John 11:43-44 KJV).
It is impossible for men (women) to raise dead situations without FAITH (trust and dependency) upon the power of God. “…the things which are impossible with men are possible with God…” (Luke 18:27 KJV). "… if you believe, you will SEE THE GLORY OF GOD?”(John 10:40 NASB).
God, the Holy Spirit is the SOURCE. “…The Spirit of God… [powerfully]…move[s]…” (Genesis 1:1-3 KJV). “…the invisible [Spirit]… …is clearly seen…” (Romans 1:20 KJV). "…you will SEE THE GLORY OF GOD?”(John 10:40 NASB). “…[God’s] …Holy Spirit …[WILL BE]… the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 NLT).
Whatever you are trusting and depending upon God, the Holy Spirit, to do, through his promises, will be manifested for you to SEE with your own eyes. “...And HE THAT WAS DEAD CAME FORTH...” (John 11:43-44 KJV). “…[God’s] …Holy Spirit …[WILL BE]… the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 NLT).
THE COVENANT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT, IS THE CHANGE AGENT FOR EACH AND EVERY SITUATION YOU ENCOUNTER. “…His DIVINE POWER [which dwells within his people]... hath given unto [them]... ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV). “...He careth for [his people]...” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). “…The LORD “WILL” accomplish (take care of)…that which concerns [his people]…” (John 14:31 NASB).
EVERY MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, HEART, SPIRITUAL, FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL NEED YOU HAVE, GO TO THE SOURCE OF IT ALL! “…God is the one who provides ....” (2 Corinthians 9:10-13 KJV). “…God will generously PROVIDE all you need…” (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT). “...his divine power, God has given [his people] everything [they]... need for living a godly life. [God’s people]... have received all of this by coming to know him (accepting Jesus as their Savior, getting to know him through HIS WORD, keeping company with him on a daily basis, etc. God, the Holy Spirit), the one who called [his people] to himself by means of his marvelous glory (presence, goodness, working power,) and excellence...” (2 Peter 1:3 NLT).
“…[God, THE] …Holy Spirit …[IS]… the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12: 4-11 NLT).
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