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Truth or Fact?

July 2, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given January 13, 2007
We’ve all heard the expression, “Tell it like it is”, and that’s supposed to be a good thing. Tell the truth, don’t sugar-coat it, be honest. Well, let’s look at what is truth and what is fact.

Christians believe, or we should believe, that the Words of God are absolute truth. Right? However, in this world, there are certain facts that are evident. I’ll use sickness as an example. It is a fact that there could be cancer cells in your body. The medical tests, PET scans, etc. would show this. But, the Word of God says, “and with His stripes we are healed, Isaiah 53:5“, which is truth. So, what’s real, the facts or the truth?

I submit to you that the Bible is the ultimate truth and our words can change the facts. “Yet we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, I have believed, and therefore have I spoken. We too believe, and therefore we speak, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Amplified Version“. I’ve heard testimonies galore and have experienced it in my own body that our words, based on our faith, can change the facts. If we believe God’s Word is true, we must speak it without doubt or fear and see it come to pass.

Moses told Pharaoh, “Be it according to thy word…Exodus 8:10” when Pharaoh said get rid of the frogs tomorrow. Abraham practiced this when he did as God did and, “…spoke those things that were not as though they were, Romans 4:17“. We can do it too. You can have what you say, so don’t keep saying what you have. Think about it.

Truth or fact? Find out what God’s Word says about your situation and speak His words over it. You can change fact by speaking the truth! Tell it like God says it is and don’t give up!

Who’s In Charge Here?

May 23, 2007 by Bill 1 Comment

Given January 18, 2007

I’ve heard it said that we are a spirit, we have a soul, and we live in a body. Our spirits will live forever and is really who we are. Our soul is made up of our mind, our will, and our emotions which all have something to do with how our spirit and body operates. And, our body is just the vehicle we need to get around and interact with others here on earth. As we all know however, the right part of us is not always calling the shots.

In order for us to live Christ-like lives and operate as effective servants of God here on earth, we have to consciously and purposely dictate which part of us is in charge. If we do nothing, our flesh – our earthly nature – will take over by default.

So how do we do that? We have to build up our spirit with the Word of God, and I don’t mean a little dose every now and then. “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2”. This has to be an every day thing very similar to what an athlete goes through to attain top physical condition. It’s hard but it’s worth it!

Be assured, our sinful nature just won’t step out of the way and let our spirit take over; not at first. But, as we build up our spirit with the Word, change the way we think, and the way we talk, our flesh will have to take a back seat and let the spirit drive. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8”.

Let’s get to work!

Who Are You Talking To?

May 8, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given March 13, 2007
Jesus spoke to a lot of people; God the Father, his diciples and followers, his family, the religious rulers and all the people who came to see him. But did you know that Jesus spoke to non-human things too?

Jesus spoke to evil spirits, Mark 5:8; wind and waves, Mark 4:39; trees, Matthew 21:19; and fevers, Luke 4:39. And you know, every one of these listened to Him and heard Him. Do wind, waves, trees, and fevers have ears? I don’t know but they heard and obeyed!

The important thing for us, as believers, to realize here is this; “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:12“. Jesus said that. Do we have faith in Him? Are trees listening to us? Are we even talking to people, and are they listening? Think about it……

My Space

April 14, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given April 14, 2007
No, this is not a post about the popular social networking site. It’s about the space you have responsibility for. Everyone who is of age, has “your space” that you’re in control of and your responsibility for that space changes and expands as you get older…maybe.

In I Timothy, the qualifications of a church leader are listed and one of them is: “One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) I Timothy 3:4-5“. These men, and it’s the same for all men whether applying for church leadership or not, should have dominion and control over their house, or space. I, as head of my house, have responsibility for my space and everything in it. That includes my wife, kids, grandkids, (when they’re at my house), all my stuff and my property. I don’t have control of the nation but I do have authority in my space.

Some people have authority over bigger areas. “So the Lord established Jehoshaphat’s control over the kingdom of Judah. All the people of Judah brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, so he became very wealthy and highly esteemed. 2 Chronicles 17:5“. Before you can be given dominion like that, however, you must be tested and proven. God is not going to give me control over my state just because I ask for it and claim it. I would have to prepare, be tested and proven in smaller areas.

But, I have been given control over my space and I have the authority to kick the devil off my property and out of my affairs in the name of Jesus. Take your God-given control in relation to your space and God will be pleased, (not to mention your family).

So, What’ The Problem?

March 10, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given February 10, 2007

Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33“. Yes, we’ll have trouble if we live in this world so there’s no getting away from that and we know where this trouble comes from; the devil, the prince of this world.

However, there’s a couple of truths that make me feel a lot better about the situation. In Genesis, we find that we look like God; we’re made like Him, “Then God said, let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground. Genesis 1:26“. So, we look like God and we’re supposed to rule over all the earth. Now, of course, Adam and Eve gave that rule over to Satan but Jesus got it back for us.

The Bible also tells us that the Spirit of God lives, abides, dwells in us. “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Romans 8:11“. That’s awesome! The most powerful entity in the universe lives in me!

So, what’s the problem? Why are we still having to put up with so much stuff from the devil? Jesus said we’d have trouble here but because we look like God and His Spirit is in us, we don’t have to put up with it! Let’s start realizing who we are, what we have and what we can do and put the devil in his place; under our feet, Psalm 8:6.