Knowledge
When seeking knowledge and how to obtain,
The source is not self so don’t strain your brain.
Man has no knowledge of the future to share,
No matter how much they study, strive and prepare.
Seek the Spirit of the Almighty, His Word accrue,
And receive His Wisdom and Knowledge to know what to do.
Solomon asked God for wisdom and knowledge and God gave it to Him. Much of his wisdom is recorded in the book of Proverbs so I recommend that you read a chapter of it everyday. There are thirty one chapters in the book and thirty one days in most months. If you will read a chapter every day you will be enriched in wisdom and enjoy. You will read through it twelve times a year and it will help you obtain the knowledge you need to make wise decisions.
But just because you have wisdom doesn’t mean that you will act like it. Love is still more important than knowledge. Solomon was considered to be the wisest man on earth. But with all his wisdom he still went astray because his love was lacking. So seek the Spirit of the Almighty and endeavor to obtain understanding of the Scriptures for the Word of God is the wisdom of the ages. But in all your seeking, seek first to love the Lord with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself.
Because the love of the Lord is the ultimate knowledge, and you will truly be wise when this you acknowledge.
When all of your decisions are founded in love, you’ll have the wisdom of the Almighty and walk in the knowledge thereof.
2 Chron 1:10-12
10 Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of Yours?"
11 Then God said to Solomon: "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life — but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king — 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like."
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Prov 1:1-7
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,
3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;
4 To give prudence to the simple,
To the young man knowledge and discretion —
5 A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
6 To understand a proverb and an enigma,
The words of the wise and their riddles.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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Prov 2:1-9
2 My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,
2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding;
3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
And lift up your voice for understanding,
4 If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5 Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,
And find the knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;
8 He guards the paths of justice,
And preserves the way of His saints.
9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice,
Equity and every good path.
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Eccl 2:26-3:1
26 For God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy to a man who is good in His sight; but to the sinner He gives the work of gathering and collecting, that he may give to him who is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping for the wind.
3 To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:
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Isa 11:2
2 The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him,
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and might,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.
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Mark 12:24-25
24 Jesus answered and said to them, "Are you not therefore mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures nor the power of God?
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1 John 2:20
20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.
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Jer 3:15
15 And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
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John 10:27-29
27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. 28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.
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1 Cor 1:4-6
4 I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus, 5 that you were enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge,
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Col 1:9-11
9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God
Col 2:2-3
2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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Phil 4:11-13
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
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Heb 8:11
11 None of them shall teach his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them.
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John 6:45
45 It is written in the prophets, 'And they shall all be taught by God.' Therefore everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to Me.
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1 John 2:27
27 But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.
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1 John 2:20
20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.
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1 John 5:20
20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
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Jer 9:23-24
23 Thus says the Lord:
"Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;
24 But let him who glories glory in this,
That he understands and knows Me,
That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
For in these I delight," says the Lord.
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Eph 3:14-19
For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height — 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Enjoy!
If you want true Joy, stop trying to get it and give it, you reap what you sow, so sow Joy and live it.
You have an unlimited supply, because of Him who you know, He’s given you all of His Joy so take it and go.
His Joy is extravagant, made to abundantly share, so receive it and give it - here, there, everywhere!
The more that you sow the more the increase, so don’t hold it back - but your Joy release.
Endeavor to be a blessing, to everyone around, and in the Joy of the Almighty, you will abound.
John 15:11-12
11 "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
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John 17:13-14
13 But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.
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Matt 10:8b
…Freely you have received, freely give.
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2 Cor 9:8-11
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written:
"He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever."
10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, 11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.
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Gal 5:22-26
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
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Acts 2:28
28 You have made known to me the ways of life;
You will make me full of joy in Your presence.'
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Acts 13:52
52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
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Rom 14:17-18
17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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Rom 15:13
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Col 1:9, 11
9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be… strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy…
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1 Peter 1:8b
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory
Phil 4:4
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
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Jude 24-25
24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
25 To God our Savior,
Who alone is wise,Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power,
Both now and forever.
Amen.
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You have an unlimited supply, because of Him who you know, He’s given you all of His Joy so take it and go.
His Joy is extravagant, made to abundantly share, so receive it and give it - here, there, everywhere!
The more that you sow the more the increase, so don’t hold it back - but your Joy release.
Endeavor to be a blessing, to everyone around, and in the Joy of the Almighty, you will abound.
John 15:11-12
11 "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
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John 17:13-14
13 But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.
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Matt 10:8b
…Freely you have received, freely give.
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2 Cor 9:8-11
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written:
"He has dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever."
10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, 11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.
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Gal 5:22-26
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
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Acts 2:28
28 You have made known to me the ways of life;
You will make me full of joy in Your presence.'
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Acts 13:52
52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
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Rom 14:17-18
17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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Rom 15:13
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Col 1:9, 11
9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be… strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy…
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1 Peter 1:8b
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory
Phil 4:4
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
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Jude 24-25
24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
25 To God our Savior,
Who alone is wise,Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power,
Both now and forever.
Amen.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
EAT!
What’s the word for the day? It’s like saying, “What’s for breakfast?” or “What’s for dinner?” You know that you will eat today but you don’t always know what until you seek it out. You may prepare your own meals or have them prepared but you still have to take the time to eat them. If you neglect to eat you’ll get sickly and weak. Yet it seems that many “believers” still haven’t figured this out with the Word. If you’re going to believe you have to have something to believe. You can’t have faith without the Word any more than you can eat without food. You can try to pretend but if don’t have the energy it takes to live by faith and overcome you are not getting proper nutrition. You are to be “nourished in the words of faith.” Jesus said, that He is the living bread and, “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.”
If you only eat a few times a week you will be weak; even less your outlook bleak.
Everyday God gives the daily bread,
Take time to eat it, by hearing what He said.
The Word unheard - leaves your faith hanging by a thread,
Without the vigor to go ahead - and faith without works is dead.
Hear the Word often or you’ll began to misconstrue it,
It’s the daily bread, so daily - you must renew it.
Faith will overcome all adversity and get you through it.
If the Word is very near you, then you can do it.
1 Tim 4:6-7
6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.
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John 6:35
35 And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
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John 6:63
The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.
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Matt 6:8-11
8 "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
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Isa 55:1-3
5 "Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without price.
2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,
And let your soul delight itself in abundance.
3 Incline your ear, and come to Me.
Hear, and your soul shall live;
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James 2:14-20
14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
18 But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe — and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
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1 John 5:4-5
4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith.
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Rom 10:17
17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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Deut 30:14
But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.
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Prov 4:20-22
20 My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.
21 Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;
22 For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.
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Ps 1:1-3
1 Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
3 He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.
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John 8:31-32
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
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If you only eat a few times a week you will be weak; even less your outlook bleak.
Everyday God gives the daily bread,
Take time to eat it, by hearing what He said.
The Word unheard - leaves your faith hanging by a thread,
Without the vigor to go ahead - and faith without works is dead.
Hear the Word often or you’ll began to misconstrue it,
It’s the daily bread, so daily - you must renew it.
Faith will overcome all adversity and get you through it.
If the Word is very near you, then you can do it.
1 Tim 4:6-7
6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.
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John 6:35
35 And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.
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John 6:63
The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.
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Matt 6:8-11
8 "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
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Isa 55:1-3
5 "Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without price.
2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,
And let your soul delight itself in abundance.
3 Incline your ear, and come to Me.
Hear, and your soul shall live;
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James 2:14-20
14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
18 But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe — and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
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1 John 5:4-5
4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith.
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Rom 10:17
17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
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Deut 30:14
But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.
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Prov 4:20-22
20 My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.
21 Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;
22 For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.
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Ps 1:1-3
1 Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
3 He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.
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John 8:31-32
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Overcome Oppression!
God wills to bless you but the devil desires to oppress you,
So it takes some aggression to overcome oppression.
“the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force,”
And destroy the works of darkness - without remorse.
Matt 11:12-13
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
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1 John 3:8b
For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.
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John 14:12
12 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.
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Oppression is defined as - a feeling of being weighed down, as with worries or problems; physical or mental distress.
To oppress is “To impose excessive burdens upon; to overload; hence, to treat with unjust rigor or with cruelty.” --Wyclif.
It also means, “To produce a sensation of weight in (some part of the body)” [1913 Webster]”
The whole world seems to be weighted down with worries, overloaded and oppressed and it’s absolutely ungodly. First of all Jesus said, “DO NOT WORRY!” He said; do not worry about your life, do not worry about your things, and do not worry about your future. (Mt 6:25-34) And if He said it then you can do it. God Almighty is your heavenly Father, He knows all you need and has promised to provide. And when you know He is able, you will be stable.
You can’t yield to worry without giving in to fear, and fear is a demonic and destructive spirit. But the Bible says,
2 Tim 1:7
7 For God have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
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2 Tim 1:7
7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.
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And it takes a Spirit of power, love and a sound mind to overcome the oppression of fear.
1 John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment.
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So if you yield to worry and give in to fear it will torment, oppress, and bring you into bondage. The world is full of fear mongers heralding the voice of victimized. As soon as you buy the lie you began to die. Your peace will perish as you consider losing all that you cherish. But it’s God’s Word that’s True! And what has He said to you? Always remember John 8:32!
John 8:31-32
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
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Know with conviction what God has to say, keep your mind on His Word now and alway. Cast down the lies every time they arise, don’t give in for a second, do not compromise. God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of love, and of power, so be of good cheer. In the name of Almighty Jesus - I declare, “YOU ARE FREE!” Now resist the enemy with God’s aggression and He will flee.
John 16:33
33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
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James 4:7
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
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Acts 10:38-39
38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.
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Luke 4:18
18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
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Ps 72:4
4 He will bring justice to the poor of the people;
He will save the children of the needy,
And will break in pieces the oppressor.
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Isa 10:27
27 It shall come to pass in that day
That his burden will be taken away from your shoulder,
And his yoke from your neck,
And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil.
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2 Cor 1:21-22
1 Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God,
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Ps 12:5
5 "For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy,
Now I will arise," says the Lord;
"I will set him in the safety for which he yearns."
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Job 36:15
5 He delivers the poor in their affliction,
And opens their ears in oppression.
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Job 36:15
15 He delivers the afflicted in their affliction and opens their ears [to His voice] in adversity.
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Isa 54:13-17
13 All your children shall be taught by the Lord,
And great shall be the peace of your children.
14 In righteousness you shall be established;
You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear;
And from terror, for it shall not come near you.
15 Indeed they shall surely assemble, but not because of Me.
Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake.
16 "Behold, I have created the blacksmith
Who blows the coals in the fire,
Who brings forth an instrument for his work;
And I have created the spoiler to destroy.
17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,"
Says the Lord.
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Isa 41:10-13
10 Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'
11 "Behold, all those who were incensed against you
Shall be ashamed and disgraced;
They shall be as nothing,
And those who strive with you shall perish.
12 You shall seek them and not find them —
Those who contended with you.
Those who war against you
Shall be as nothing,
As a nonexistent thing.
13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.'
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So it takes some aggression to overcome oppression.
“the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force,”
And destroy the works of darkness - without remorse.
Matt 11:12-13
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
NKJV
1 John 3:8b
For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.
NKJV
John 14:12
12 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.
NKJV
Oppression is defined as - a feeling of being weighed down, as with worries or problems; physical or mental distress.
To oppress is “To impose excessive burdens upon; to overload; hence, to treat with unjust rigor or with cruelty.” --Wyclif.
It also means, “To produce a sensation of weight in (some part of the body)” [1913 Webster]”
The whole world seems to be weighted down with worries, overloaded and oppressed and it’s absolutely ungodly. First of all Jesus said, “DO NOT WORRY!” He said; do not worry about your life, do not worry about your things, and do not worry about your future. (Mt 6:25-34) And if He said it then you can do it. God Almighty is your heavenly Father, He knows all you need and has promised to provide. And when you know He is able, you will be stable.
You can’t yield to worry without giving in to fear, and fear is a demonic and destructive spirit. But the Bible says,
2 Tim 1:7
7 For God have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
NKJV
2 Tim 1:7
7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.
AMP
And it takes a Spirit of power, love and a sound mind to overcome the oppression of fear.
1 John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment.
NKJV
So if you yield to worry and give in to fear it will torment, oppress, and bring you into bondage. The world is full of fear mongers heralding the voice of victimized. As soon as you buy the lie you began to die. Your peace will perish as you consider losing all that you cherish. But it’s God’s Word that’s True! And what has He said to you? Always remember John 8:32!
John 8:31-32
31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
NKJV
Know with conviction what God has to say, keep your mind on His Word now and alway. Cast down the lies every time they arise, don’t give in for a second, do not compromise. God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of love, and of power, so be of good cheer. In the name of Almighty Jesus - I declare, “YOU ARE FREE!” Now resist the enemy with God’s aggression and He will flee.
John 16:33
33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
NKJV
James 4:7
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
NKJV
Acts 10:38-39
38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.
NKJV
Luke 4:18
18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
NKJV
Ps 72:4
4 He will bring justice to the poor of the people;
He will save the children of the needy,
And will break in pieces the oppressor.
NKJV
Isa 10:27
27 It shall come to pass in that day
That his burden will be taken away from your shoulder,
And his yoke from your neck,
And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil.
NKJV
2 Cor 1:21-22
1 Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God,
NKJV
Ps 12:5
5 "For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy,
Now I will arise," says the Lord;
"I will set him in the safety for which he yearns."
NKJV
Job 36:15
5 He delivers the poor in their affliction,
And opens their ears in oppression.
NKJV
Job 36:15
15 He delivers the afflicted in their affliction and opens their ears [to His voice] in adversity.
AMP
Isa 54:13-17
13 All your children shall be taught by the Lord,
And great shall be the peace of your children.
14 In righteousness you shall be established;
You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear;
And from terror, for it shall not come near you.
15 Indeed they shall surely assemble, but not because of Me.
Whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake.
16 "Behold, I have created the blacksmith
Who blows the coals in the fire,
Who brings forth an instrument for his work;
And I have created the spoiler to destroy.
17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,"
Says the Lord.
NKJV
Isa 41:10-13
10 Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'
11 "Behold, all those who were incensed against you
Shall be ashamed and disgraced;
They shall be as nothing,
And those who strive with you shall perish.
12 You shall seek them and not find them —
Those who contended with you.
Those who war against you
Shall be as nothing,
As a nonexistent thing.
13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.'
NKJV
Sunday, October 3, 2010
The Steadfast Love of the Lord
The Steadfast Love of the Lord
by Robert Davidson
D G D A
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
D G A
His mercies never come to an end
G A
They are new every morning
D Bm
New every morning. (3x)
G A D A D
Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord.
G A D
Great is Thy faithfulness. (2x)
Lam 3:22-23
by Robert Davidson
D G D A
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
D G A
His mercies never come to an end
G A
They are new every morning
D Bm
New every morning. (3x)
G A D A D
Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord.
G A D
Great is Thy faithfulness. (2x)
Lam 3:22-23
Saturday, October 2, 2010
“I have always been with you.” God
It was a cool and brisk night with stars shining bright; I was taking a walk and enjoying their light. I began considering my past, the dark and light in contrast. My heart grew warm and the Lord seemed to say, don’t you know I have been with you alway?
And with a grand conviction I knew it was true.
Lord, you were with me before I was with you.
You loved me before I even knew.
And sent your own Son to bring me to You.
When all hope seemed lost, Your grace brought me through.
You have loved me forever, and now I love You!
Thank You Lord!
For having mercy on me,
Opening my eyes so I can see,
Revealing Your Truth that sets me free,
Now I’m in love with Thee, eternally.
1 John 4:7-19
7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 19 We love Him because He first loved us.
NKJV
John 15:16-17
16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. 17 These things I command you, that you love one another.
NKJV
Jer 31:3
I have loved you, O my people, with an everlasting love; with loving-kindness I have drawn you to me. (TLB)
I have always loved you, so I continue to show you my constant love. (GNB)
I've never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love! (MSG)
Jer 31:3 NKJV
The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying:
"Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
And with a grand conviction I knew it was true.
Lord, you were with me before I was with you.
You loved me before I even knew.
And sent your own Son to bring me to You.
When all hope seemed lost, Your grace brought me through.
You have loved me forever, and now I love You!
Thank You Lord!
For having mercy on me,
Opening my eyes so I can see,
Revealing Your Truth that sets me free,
Now I’m in love with Thee, eternally.
1 John 4:7-19
7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 19 We love Him because He first loved us.
NKJV
John 15:16-17
16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. 17 These things I command you, that you love one another.
NKJV
Jer 31:3
I have loved you, O my people, with an everlasting love; with loving-kindness I have drawn you to me. (TLB)
I have always loved you, so I continue to show you my constant love. (GNB)
I've never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love! (MSG)
Jer 31:3 NKJV
The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying:
"Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Your Future
Your story has been recorded till now, but the rest of your book is still full of blank pages. What will you write upon them?
Ps 37:34-37
34 Don't be impatient for the Lord to act! Keep traveling steadily along his pathway and in due season he will honor you with every blessing, and you will see the wicked destroyed. 35-36 I myself have seen it happen: a proud and evil man, towering like a cedar of Lebanon, but when I looked again, he was gone! I searched but could not find him! 37 But the good man-what a different story! For the good man-the blameless, the upright, the man of peace-he has a wonderful future ahead of him. For him there is a happy ending.
TLB
Ps 37:34-37
34 Don't be impatient for the Lord to act! Keep traveling steadily along his pathway and in due season he will honor you with every blessing, and you will see the wicked destroyed. 35-36 I myself have seen it happen: a proud and evil man, towering like a cedar of Lebanon, but when I looked again, he was gone! I searched but could not find him! 37 But the good man-what a different story! For the good man-the blameless, the upright, the man of peace-he has a wonderful future ahead of him. For him there is a happy ending.
TLB
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