Revelations from the Road

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.

"Our Assignment"

March 4, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given February 28, 2007

“Open our eyes to the assignment you’ve given us.” This was my prayer on this morning during devotion time. Here’s how it came about.

I saw a group of new soldiers gathered before the general. They were asking him for all the rewards and benefits of being a soldier and he was about to give them their orders. He aknowledged the benefits but said, “Now men, it’s time to go into battle.”

They were shocked and suprized! They were saying, “What do you mean? We have to fight to get the rewards?” They hadn’t signed up for that; they didn’t understand.

God made me aware that we, as Christians, are like that. We, “sign up” to be a Christian, go to church, and expect all these rewards and benefits to just come our way. We don’t realize that sometime we have to fight for the cause. Many churches are preaching the benefits and not mentioning the fight. “And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God. Deuteronomy 28:2“. Part of what the Lord is saying that we are to hearken to is to be strong, believe and not doubt, use the authority and name of Jesus, and go fight the enemy. God told Joshua, “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:7“.

“Open our eyes, Lord, to the assignment you’ve given us.” May we all see what’s involved in being a Christian Soldier.

Pray Or Say

February 22, 2007 by Bill 1 Comment

Given February 19, 2007

I’ve been listening to some teaching lately on prayer and heard something I’d not noticed before, a revelation, if you will. Jesus is the authority on prayer, wouldn’t you say? Sometimes He would pray to the Father and sometimes He would speak to the problem. Look at this.

In the famous pattern of prayer, “The Lord’s Prayer” as we call it, Jesus said to pray like this; “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Matthew 6:9“. Jesus said to pray to the Father. Then in “John 14:13, And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father.” Jesus is saying here to pray to the Father, asking, and pray in His name. So that’s what we should do, right?

Then in “Luke 4:39, And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her:” He didn’t pray, He spoke to the fever and it obeyed. In many other places Jesus spoke to people, “take up your bed and walk, Matthew 9:6“, demons, “And he said unto them, Go. Matthew 8:32“, and fig trees, “and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. Matthew 21:19“. All Jesus had to do was say the word and it was done. Now, aren’t we supposed to do what Jesus did; and even more?!

This has given me a different outlook on prayer and my responsibility in the body of Christ. Sometimes I need to pray to the Father in Jesus’ name and believe and not doubt and other times I can speak to a need and expect it to yeild to the Authority in me. Pray or say.

How Ya Doin’ Dad?

February 13, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given December 7, 2006
God is dealing with me from several sources lately about the time I spend with Him. We know God wants to spend time with His creation; He walked in the garden “looking” for Adam and Eve, He brought the Israelites out of Egypt to fellowship with Him in the wilderness, He wants to spend time with you and I as His children.

I’ve got four wonderful boys and I think how sad I’d be if all they ever did when they came around was to tell me their problems and ask me for stuff. But isn’t that the way we do God much of the time? We’ll run over our list of needs then say, “Goodbye, gotta go.” And God is saying, “Hey Son, wait a minute. I wanted to talk to you and tell you some things.” Oh man, do we ever need to repent!

He wants us to come in to Him and just say, “Good morning Father, how ‘ya doin’? Oh, sorry, you’re always doing good, aren’t you? I just wanted to spend some time with you today. You know Dad, I love you.”

“By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. Hebrews 11:5“. That comes from spending quality time with God. I want to do more of that.

The Check’s In The Mail

February 7, 2007 by Bill Leave a Comment

Given February 3, 2007

How many times have you heard the statement, “The check’s in the mail”? It’s become sort of a joke implying that something is promised to you and you doubt it’s going to happen. Sometimes people make promises to us then don’t follow through OR we make promises with good intentions but we forget or put it off…you know.

If someone says they’re going to do something for you and you don’t believe it or don’t have faith in that person, you won’t get too worked up about it. But, if you do believe it and trust that person, you’ll be excited and looking forward to it arriving. Even though you don’t see it, you have faith it’s on the way and you’re happy.

Well, that’s a description of how it is with God. If we have faith in Him and His promises to us, we’ll be excited about what’s coming even though we don’t see it. We trust Him and know He won’t let us down. “For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20”. However, if we don’t have faith, even though we’ve asked, we’ll still be sad and down in our circumstances.

Think about it; what’s your attitude about what you’ve prayed for? Are you excitedly expecting it or are you still depressed and doubting? If it’s in line with the Word of God, then “the check’s in the mail” and you can count on it!

So, What’ The Problem?

"Our Assignment"

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How Ya Doin’ Dad?

The Check’s In The Mail

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