The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength
Proverbs 16:17-19
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fullness of joy, and at thy right hand are pleasures evermore. Psalm 16:11
Wow! that’s the place you want be. So when we understand God’s way, we understand that he does things right, he expects his children to as well, and with this joyful agreement, we are filled with his fullness which includes: righteousness, peace, and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
The Fourth of July is a great celebration of our independence as a nation. Each year people gather together and set off fireworks and enjoy the pleasures of being free. Yet Jesus went further then just helping us to be free as a nation. Each individual (IN CHRIST) has been freed from sin and the degradation that accompanies it’s stronghold. When we declare his righteousness, and have faith in his blood, we can walk free and walk with God without a sense of sin consciousness. He now treats us as he did His original covenant people when they walked in accordance to his word. They were kept free from disease. They were utterly shielded from destruction. They were preserved as they traveled from place to place. They walked in prosperity and were made wealthy. They got in on the covenant made to Abraham. Thank God, Jesus grafted us into the original family!
Walk in righteousness and declare your independence from sin and it’s ravaging affects.
Gal. 3:29
29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
The sceptre of righteousness has transferred into your hands through the work of Jesus on the cross. Extend it. That holds up a No Trespassing sign to demons and sickness and disease and any other work of darkness he wants to present. For God has becone your righteouness.
Hebrews 1:8
But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
God is ready to move through you. Begin to step up to the plate. Declare your position in Christ. Identify with who your are in the Kingdom of God.
Revelation 1:5-6
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Have you seen people hire a personal trainer to help advance them in the endeavor to be fit physically? What they are doing is not only taking the advice of the personal trainer but that trainer is encouraging, and motivating them to press toward their goal. Like the personal trainer, the Holy Ghost is here to advise, strengthen and encourage you in your sanctification process. Lean inward.lol! I know that sounds like a misnomer, but the Spirit of God will help you keep the flesh from rising up and shutting down the blessings God has prepared for you. Depend upon him as God did when he caused a formless void place to become a beautiful creation.
Gen. 1:2 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. Your Flesh is know problem for the Spirit Of God.
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Questionings And reasonings Arising over Various Things
Why did that happen? How come? This doesn’t Make sense. But if you are willing God has the Key. Seek him earnestly. Seeking boldly. Seeking him lovingly. And You right standing with him will bring the entrance of his light.
Proverbs 2:6-8
6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.
8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.
If your not speaking the word, your not operating correctly in righteousness. You had to confess that Jesus was Lord with your mouth, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, to be saved.
That is the pattern. To confess with your mouth and believe in your heart. Without confession, you can’t receive the promises of God. Confession means to say with your mouth.
| Mark 11:23 |
For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith
Did you notice how many times Jesus said “say or saith”?
You’ve got to buddy up with God when no one is looking. You’ve got to stand up for what he said even when those around you might say, ” you know, there`s something wrong with you, You might need some help, God is not moving like that anymore.” But that’s when your righteousness shines the brightness in God’s eyes for you.
You were willing to suffer persecution for the words sake. Then when God knows that you won’t be moved away, and you will stand with him when it is uncomfortable, then on the wings of the wind, your Father will enter in, he will bruise Satan’s head under your feet. He will minister to your heel. You will receive like Father Abraham, and God will be Glorified through the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in you!
Matthew 5:10
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
God our righteousness hath said,
You needn’t fear, or cringe nor dread.
Christ your sacrifice cleaned your slate,
So quickly now don’t hesitate,
Come boldy to the throne of Grace.
Your help your mercy in that place.
Don’t leave that place with strength depleted.
A confidence this hour is needed.
Hebrews 4:15,16
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.