The Power of God's love

donderdag 7 april 2011

I am the body of Christ, and Satan has no power over me

I am the body of Christ, and Satan has no power over me!

Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually (1 Corinthians 12:27, New King James Version).

Behold I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19).

In today's video teaching we were reminded that Satan has no power over us. This means we do not have to journey through this life afraid of what the enemy can do to us! Jesus gave us authority to trample on serpents, scorpions, and over all of the power of the enemy, he then took it a step further and said nothing shall by any means hurt us. Let's look at the word trample. The dictionary defines it this way: "to tread heavily, roughly, or carelessly over; to tread underfoot, to domineer harshly over; to crush, to put out or extinguish by trampling.” What is God saying to us? He is saying that He has given us power to domineer harshly over, crush, and extinguish the power of the enemy. Praise God!
Jesus dominated the enemy at every turn. In Mark 5:8, He said to the devil, "Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit." Jesus spoke with authority; He didn't say, "Satan, if you don't mind, would you please come out of that man?" No, Jesus knew who He was and He knew He had authority over the enemy. Well, it is time you and I become aware of and stand firm in who we are in Christ and exercise the power God has given to us! I mentioned in the video study that God is the difference maker in our lives. In order to trample over the power of the devil, we must allow Him to help us change how we see ourselves. God sees us as victorious, powerful, and triumphant through His son Jesus Christ and it is imperative we see ourselves the same way. You are the body of Christ, and Satan has no power over you!

I am praying for you as you embark upon this journey. Stay the course. Do not allow anything to get in the way of your daily Change Experience Devotionals. God is doing great and mighty things in your life. "Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57)."

Experiance Change

Posted by Mercedes Monden
Stg Breath Of Holies Charity Organisation
http://www.breathofholies.org/

woensdag 6 april 2011

My trust is in the Lord. Proverbs 3:5

When you trust God, you are empowered to prosper. Jeremiah 17:7

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).
In today’s video study we are going to dig deep into the subject of trust. People have trust issues because they have been hurt in some way or have other insecurity issues that cause their hearts to become closed to others. The Lord requires that we trust Him with our whole heart.
In this written study we will learn the steps to developing intimacy with God, built on the foundation of trust. Sometimes it may seem hard to trust God, especially when the bills are due, debt is staring you in the face, and you don't know where your provision is coming from. Though these things may be frustrating and even disheartening at times, hold on to God's Word. He will help you when you put your trust in Him.
It is important to understand that trust is not the same as belief. You can believe God's Word, yet not trust that God will perform His Word in your life. When you trust God, you have an unwavering commitment to lean on Him, no matter what it looks like.
Another indicator that you are trusting God is that you will have peace. Frustration indicates that doubt and fear are present. However, the peace of God will overshadow you when you are anchored in God's Word. Your part is to keep your mind focused on Him instead of the problem.
When you trust God, you are empowered to prosper. Jeremiah 17:7 says, "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is." Trusting God brings with it a guaranteed blessing! I don't know about you, but I want to succeed in everything I set out to do. Every failure in life is a prayer failure and a trust failure.
I want to encourage you today, that no matter what you are going through or facing, God knows your situation. He is willing and able to provide for you, protect you, and bring you to an expected end. All you have to do is take refuge in Him and trust Him (Psalm 34:8). Settle the truth that the Word of God is your final authority and that you are going to walk by faith and not by sight. You may not know exactly how God is going to solve your problem; just know that He will do it His way. Trust God and watch Him make a way.

Experiance Change

Posted by Mercedes Monden
Stg Breath Of Holies Charity Organisationhttp://www.breathofholies.org

dinsdag 5 april 2011

Being truthful is a choice.

Your words determine whether you display the character of integrity.

Confession: Integrity will always preserve and keep me
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee (Psalm 25:21).

In today’s video study we are reminded that it is critical to develop a life of integrity, so we can reap all the benefits God has promised us in His Word. From telling the truth to being honest at work, integrity is a critical part of our walk with God.

In this written study we will continue to explore keys that will help us understand that integrity unlocks the flow of blessings God promises for our lives. What does it mean to be a person of integrity? Simply that you do what is right because it is right. It is demonstrating character. Living a life of integrity means being honest, trustworthy, and reliable. It is who you are when no one is looking. A person of integrity represents the Kingdom of God in ways that demonstrate to the world the character, power, and love of God.

Your words determine whether you display the character of integrity. Words have power, and what you say can impact others in a profound way. For example, when you tell a lie, you not only have the potential to deceive yourself, but you destroy trust and respect in your relationships with others. Being dishonest can cause a domino effect that can hurt you and damage your relationships with friends, family, and coworkers. On the other hand, when you speak the truth in love and make sure your words line up with the Word of God, you can create a positive outcome in life and fortify the character of integrity you are seeking to develop.

Being truthful is a choice. Like any attribute of a Believer’s life, integrity can release blessings if you choose to live a life based on truth. When you indulge in dishonesty, there is a consequence. The Bible says, “The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out” (Proverbs 10:9, New International Version). Decide today that you will avoid the crooked paths and live in the freedom that our Father promised.

Overcoming the spirit of deception and deciding to be a person of integrity is one of many tests you will face in life. I encourage you to seek God’s wisdom and meditate on His Word in an effort to grow and mature in your walk with Him. By applying the Word of God to your life, you can be a person of truth and integrity.

By Experiance Change
Posted by Mercedes Monden
Stg Breath Of Holies Charity Organisation
http://www.breathofholies.org/