THE HARVEST by Mary Dorian  12-13-2020

Matthew 13:24-30 Then Jesus taught themanother parable:

“Heaven’s kingdom realm can be compared to a farmer who planted good seed in his field.

²⁵ But at night, when everyone was asleep, an enemy came and planted poisonous weedsamong the wheat and ran away.

²⁶ When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, the weeds also appeared.

²⁷ So the farmer’s hired hands came to him and said, ‘Sir, wasn’t that good seed that you sowed in the field? Where did all these weeds come from?’

²⁸ “He answered, ‘This has to be the work of an enemy!’

“They replied, ‘Do you want us to go and gather up all the weeds?’

²⁹ “‘No,’ he said. ‘If you pull out the weeds you might uproot the wheat at the same time. ³⁰ You must allow them both to grow together until the time of harvest. At that time, I’ll tell my harvesters to make sure they gather the weeds first and tie them all in bundles to be burned. Then they will harvest the wheat and put it into my barn.’” TPT

Matthew 13:36-42 Jesus left the crowds and went inside the house where he was staying. Then his disciples approached him and asked, “Please explain the deeper meaning of the parable of the weeds growing in the field of wheat.”

³⁷ He answered, “The man who sowed his field with good seed represents me, the Son of Man.

³⁸ And the field is the world. The good seeds I sow are the children of the kingdom realm. The weeds are the children of the Evil One,

³⁹ and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest points to the end of this age, and the harvesters are God’s messengers.^[

 ⁴⁰ As the weeds are bundled up and thrown into the fire, so it will be at the close of the age.

⁴¹ The Son of Man will send his messengers, and they will uproot everything out of his kingdom. All the lawless ones and everything that causes sin will be removed. ⁴² And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where they will experience great sorrow, pain, and anguish. TPT

John 4:34-37 Then Jesus spoke up and said, “My food is to be doing the will of him who sent me and bring it to completion.”

³⁵ As the crowds emerged from the village, Jesus said to his disciples, “Why would you say, ‘The harvest is another four months away’? Look at all the people coming—now is harvest time! For their hearts are like vast fields of ripened grain—ready for a spiritual harvest.

³⁶ And everyone who reaps these souls for eternal life will receive a reward. And those who plant spiritual seeds and those who reap the harvest will celebrate together with great joy!

³⁷ And this confirms the saying, ‘One sows the seed and another reaps the harvest. TPT

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John 4:34 Jesus said to them, My food (nourishment) is to do the will (pleasure) of Him Who sent Me and to accomplish and completely finish His work.

35 Do you not say, It is still four months until harvest time comes? Look! I tell you, raise your eyes and observe the fields and see how they are already white for harvesting.

36 Already the reaper is getting his wages [he who does the cutting now has his reward], for he is gathering fruit (crop) unto life eternal, so that he who does the planting and he who does the reaping may rejoice together.

37 For in this the saying holds true, One sows and another reaps.  AMP

Matt 9:38 So pray to the Lord of the harvest to force out and thrust laborers into His harvest.  AMP

John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father and he will give you anotherSavior, the Holy Spirit of Truth, who will be to you a friend just like me—and he will never leave you. The world won’t receive him because they can’t see him or know him. But you will know him intimately, because he will make his home in you and will live inside you. TPT

John 16:5-15 But now that I’m about to leave you and go back to join the One who sent me, you need to be told. Yet, not one of you are asking me where I’m going.

⁶ Instead your hearts are filled with sadness because I’ve told you these things.

⁷ But here’s the truth: It’s to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away the Divine Encouragerwill not be released to you. But after I depart, I will send him to you. ⁸ And when he comes, he will expose sin and prove that the world is wrong about God’s righteousness and his judgments.

⁹ “‘Sin,’ because they refuse to believe in who I am.

¹⁰ “God’s ‘righteousness,’ because I’m going back to join the Father and you’ll see me no longer.

¹¹ “And ‘judgment’ because the ruler of this dark world has already received his sentence.

¹² “There is so much more I would like to say to you, but it’s more than you can grasp at this moment.

¹³ But when the truth-giving Spirit comes, he will unveil the reality of every truthwithin you. He won’t speak his own message, but only what he hears from the Father, and he will reveal prophetically to you what is to come.

¹⁴ He will glorify me on the earth, for he will receive from me what is mineand reveal it to you.

¹⁵ Everything that belongs to the Father belongs to me—that’s why I say that the Divine Encourager will receive what is mine and reveal it to you.  TPT

Acts 1:6-11 Every time they were gathered together, they asked Jesus, “Lord, is it the time now for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”

⁷ He answered, “The Father is the one who sets the fixed dates and the times of their fulfillment. You are not permitted to know the timing of all that he has prepared by his own authority. ⁸ But I promise you this—the Holy Spirit will come upon you and you will be filled with power.^[a] And you will be my messengers^[b] to Jerusalem, throughout Judea, the distant provinces^[c]—even to the remotest places on earth!”^[d]

⁹ Right after he spoke those words, the disciples saw Jesus lifted into the sky and disappear into a cloud!

¹⁰ As they stared into the sky, watching Jesus ascend, two men in white robes suddenly appeared beside them.

¹¹ They told the startled disciples, “Galileans, why are you staring up into the sky? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but he will come back the same way that you saw him ascend.”  TPT

Rev 10:5-7 Then the mighty angel whom I saw astride the sea and the land raised his right hand to heaven

⁶ and swore an oath by him who lives for an eternity of eternities, the Creator of heaven and earth and sea and all that is in them:

No more delay!

⁷ For in the day when the seventh angel is to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be fulfilled, just as he announced to his servants the prophets. TPT

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Rev 10:5 Then the [mighty] angel whom I had seen stationed on sea and land raised his right hand to heaven (the sky), 

6 And swore in the name of (by) Him Who lives forever and ever, Who created the heavens (sky) and all they contain, and the earth and all that it contains, and the sea and all that it contains. [He swore] that no more time should intervene and there should be no more waiting or delay,

7 But that when the days come when the trumpet call of the seventh angel is about to be sounded, then God’s mystery (His secret design, His hidden purpose), as He had announced the glad tidings to His servants the prophets, should be fulfilled (accomplished, completed). AMP

John 9:4-5 While I am with you, it is daytime and we must do the works of God who sent me while the light shines. For there is coming a dark night when no one will be able to work.

⁵ As long as I am with you my life is the light that pierces the world’s darkness.” TPT

John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]  AMP

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John 16:33 And everything I’ve taught you is so that the peace which is in me will be in you and will give you great confidence as you rest in me. For in this unbelieving world you will experience trouble and sorrows, but you must be courageous, for I have conquered the world! TPT

HOLD FAST TO YOUR CONFESSION  12-6-2020

Hold fast means to remain tightly secured. It means to bear down and go through the storm.

Confession means to declare your faith, to profess. Don’t let anything else proceed out of your mouth. Christ is the word and he bears witness with you as you confess Him, the word.

Rom 10:9 Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. AMP

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RO 10:9 And what is God’s “living message”? It is the revelation of faith for salvation, which is the message that we preach. For if you publicly declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will experience salvation.  TPT

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Ro 10:9 Now your salvation is realized! Your own words echo Gods voice. The unveiling of the masterful act of Jesus forms the words in your mouth, inspired by the conviction that is in your heart that God indeed raised him from the dead. Mirror

Matt 10:32 Therefore, everyone who acknowledges Me before men and confesses Me [out of a state of oneness with Me], I will also acknowledge him before My Father Who is in heaven and confess [that I am abiding in] him. AMP

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MATT 10:32 “If you openly and publicly acknowledge me, I will freely and openly acknowledge you before my heavenly Father. TPT

Heb 3:1 SO THEN, brethren, consecrated and set apart for God, who share in the heavenly calling, [thoughtfully and attentively] consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest Whom we confessed [as ours when we embraced the Christian faith]. AMP  ▼▼▼

Heb 3:1 Friends, in the context of our co-inclusion in Christ, we are blameless; we participate in his heavenly identity. Acquaint yourselves immediately and fully with Christ Jesus as the ambassador and chief priest of our confession. Our lives Co-echo the logic of God‘s eternal conversation in him. Mirror

Phil 2:10 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

11 And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.  AMP

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PHIL 2:10-11 The authority of the name of Jesus causes every knee to bow in reverence! Everything and everyone will one day submit to this name—in the heavenly realm, in the earthly realm, and in the demonic realm.

¹¹ And every tongue will proclaim in every language: “Jesus Christ is Lord Yahweh,” bringing glory and honor to God, his Father TPT

1 Tim 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold of the eternal life to which you were summoned and [for which] you confessed the good confession [of faith] before many witnesses.

13 In the presence of God, Who preserves alive all living things, and of Christ Jesus, Who in His testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I [solemnly] charge you  AMP

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1 TIM 6:12-13 So fight with faith for the winner’s prize! Lay your hands upon eternal life, for this is your calling—celebrating in faith before the multitude of witnesses!

¹³ So now, I instruct you before the God of resurrection lifeand before Jesus, the Anointed One, who demonstrated a beautiful testimony even before Pontius Pilate, TPT

2 COR 4:13 We have the same Spirit of faith that is described in the Scriptures when it says, “First I believed, then I spoke in faith.” So we also first believe then speak in faith.   TPT 

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2 Cor 4:13  We’re not keeping this quiet, not on your life. Just like the psalmist who wrote, “I believed it, so I said it,” we say what we believe.  MSG

JAMES 2:26 For just as a human body without the spirit is a dead corpse, so faith without the expression of good works is dead!TPT  

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James 2:26 The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse. Separate faith and works and you get the same thing: a corpse.  MSG

John 8:26 I have much to say about you and to judge and condemn. But He Who sent Me is true (reliable), and I tell the world [only] the things that I have heard from Him. AMP

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Jn 8:26. I have many things to say to you and to conclude about you in my own personal capacity but since you do not believe in me it will mean nothing to you; but he was sent me is true above your suspicious scrutiny. I speak to the world those things which I have heard from my close companionship with him. Mirror

John 8:16 Yet even if I do judge, My judgment is true [My decision is right]; for I am not alone [in making it], but [there are two of Us] I and the Father, Who sent Me.  AMP   

 Rom 10:17 So faith comes by hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the preaching [of the message that came from the lips] of Christ (the Messiah Himself).

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ROM 10:17 Faith, then, is birthed in a heart that responds to God’s anointed utterance of the Anointed One. TPT

HEB 4:14-16 So then, we must cling in faith to all we know to be true. For we have a magnificent King-Priest, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who rose into the heavenly realm for us, and now sympathizes with us in our frailty.

¹⁵ He understands humanity, for as a Man, our magnificent King-Priest was tempted in every way just as we are, and conquered sin.

¹⁶ So now we come freely and boldly to where love is enthroned, to receive mercy’s kiss and discover the grace we urgently need to strengthenus in our time of weakness. TPT

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Heb 4:14-16  Now that we know what we have — Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God — let’s not let it slip through our fingers.

15 We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all — all but the sin.

16 So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.  MSG

ISA 22:22 I will place upon his shoulders the key to the treasures of David’s palace. He will open doors that no one can shut, and he will shut doors that no one can open. TPT

Matt 16:19 “And that’s not all. You will have complete and free access to God’s kingdom, keys to open any and every door: no more barriers between heaven and earth, earth and heaven. A yes on earth is yes in heaven. A no on earth is no in heaven.”  MSG

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MATT 16:19 I will give you the keysof heaven’s kingdom realm to forbid on earth that which is forbidden in heaven, and to release on earth that which is released in heaven. TPT

Ps 86:12 I will confess and praise You, O Lord my God, with my whole (united) heart; and I will glorify Your name forevermore. AMP

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PS 86:12 With all my heart and passion I will thank you, my God! I will give glory to your name, always and forever! TPT

Ps 107:8 Oh, that men would praise [and confess to] the Lord for His goodness and loving-kindness and His wonderful works to the children of men!

9 For He satisfies the longing soul and fills the hungry soul with good.  AMP

Ps 142:7 Bring my life out of prison, that I may confess, praise, and give thanks to Your name; the righteous will surround me and crown themselves because of me, for You will deal bountifully with me. AMP

MATT 12:34 But you who are known as the Pharisees are rotten to the core! You’ve been poisoned by the nature of a venomous snake. How can your words be good and trustworthy if you are rotten within? For what has been stored up in your hearts will be heard in the overflow of your words! TPT

Ps 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer. AMP

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PS 19:14 So may the words of my mouth, my meditation-thoughts, and every movement of my heart be always pure and pleasing, acceptable before your eyes,
my only Redeemer, my Protector-God. TPT

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Isa 6:5-8 Then said I, Woe is me! For I am undone and ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!

6 Then flew one of the seraphim [heavenly beings] to me, having a live coal in his hand which he had taken with tongs from off the altar;

7 And with it he touched my mouth and said, Behold, this has touched your lips; your iniquity and guilt are taken away, and your sin is completely atoned for and forgiven.

8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.  AMP

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Isa 6:5-8 I said, “Doom! It’s Doomsday! I’m as good as dead! Every word I’ve ever spoken is tainted — blasphemous even! And the people I live with talk the same way,

using words that corrupt and desecrate. And here I’ve looked God in the face! The King! God-of-the-Angel-Armies!”

6 Then one of the angel-seraphs flew to me. He held a live coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar.

7 He touched my mouth with the coal and said, “Look. This coal has touched your lips. Gone your guilt, your sins wiped out.”

8 And then I heard the voice of the Master: “Whom shall I send?  Who will go for us?”

I spoke up, “I’ll go. Send me!”  MSG

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ISA 6:5-8 Then I stammered and said, “Woe is me! I’m destroyed—doomed as a sinful man! For my words are tainted and I live among people who talk the same way. King Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies! My eyes have gazed upon him!”

⁶ Then out of the smoke, one of the angels of fire flew to me. He had in his hands a burning coal he had taken from the altar with tongs.

⁷ He touched my lips with it and said, “See? The burning coal from the altar has touched your lips. Your guilt is taken away; your sin is blotted out.”

⁸ Then I heard the Lord saying, “Whom should I send to my people? Who will go to represent us?” I spoke up and said, “I will be the one. Send me. TPT

TIME TO REST–IN EXPECTION OF WHAT WILL COME  12-4-2020

Rest is our greatest weapon. As Christians we should be the most peaceful, calm, tranquil people in the whole world. The enemy cannot penetrate the armor of a person who is at rest in God.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]  AMP  ▼▼▼

John 14:27  I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left — feeling abandoned, bereft. So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught.  MSG

MT 8:23-27 They all got into a boat and began to cross over to the other side of the lake. And Jesus, exhausted, fell asleep.

²⁴ Suddenly a violent stormdeveloped, with waves so high the boat was about to be swamped. Yet Jesus continued to sleep soundly.

²⁵ The disciples woke him up, saying, “Save us, Lord! We’re going to die!”

²⁶ But Jesus reprimanded them. “Why are you gripped with fear? Where is your faith?” Then he stood up and rebuked the storm and said, “Be still!” And instantly it became perfectly calm

²⁷ The disciples were astonished by this miracle and said to one another, “Who is this Man? Even the wind and waves obey his Word.” TPT

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Mark 4:39 And He arose and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, Hush now! Be still (muzzled)! And the wind ceased (sank to rest as if exhausted by its beating) and there was [immediately] a great calm (a perfect peacefulness).  AMP

Ps 107:29 He quieted the wind down to a whisper, put a muzzle on all the big waves.

30 And you were so glad when the storm died down, and he led you safely back to harbor.

31 So thank God for his marvelous love, for his miracle mercy to the children he loves.  MSG

Job 11:18 Full of hope, you’ll relax, confident again; you’ll look around, sit back, and take it easy.

19 Expansive, without a care in the world, you’ll be hunted out by many for your blessing.  MSG

Ps 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad and my glory [my inner self] rejoices; my body too shall rest and confidently dwell in safety,  AMP

PS 37:7 Quiet your heart in his presence and pray; keep hope alive as you long for God to come through for you. And don’t think for a moment that the wicked in their prosperity are better off than you. TPT

PS 116:7-9 Now I can say to myself and to all, “Relax and rest, be confident and serene, for the Lord rewards fully those who simply trust in him.”
⁸ God has rescued my soul from death’s fear and dried my eyes of many tears. He’s kept my feet firmly on his path
⁹ and strengthened me so that I may please himand live my life before him in his life-giving light. TPT

Ps 127:2 It’s useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don’t you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves? MSG

Ps 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.  AMP

COL 3:15 Let your heart be always guidedby the peace of the Anointed One, who called you to peace as part of his one body. And always be thankful.  TPT

Isa 26:12 God, order a peaceful and whole life for us because everything we’ve done, you’ve done for us. MSG

Eccl 4:6 One handful of peaceful repose Is better than two fistfuls of worried work —  More spitting into the wind.  MSG

Phil 4:7 And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.  AMP 

Ezek 34:25-31 “‘I’ll make a covenant of peace with them. I’ll banish fierce animals from the country so the sheep can live safely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest.

26 I’ll make them and everything around my hill a blessing. I’ll send down plenty of rain in season — showers of blessing!

27 The trees in the orchards will bear fruit, the ground will produce, they’ll feel content and safe on their land, and they’ll realize that I am God when I break them out of their slavery and rescue them from their slave masters.

28 “‘No longer will they be exploited by outsiders and ravaged by fierce beasts. They’ll live safe and sound, fearless and free.

29 I’ll give them rich gardens, lavish in vegetables — no more living half-starved, no longer taunted by outsiders.

30 “‘They’ll know, beyond doubting, that I, God, am their God, that I’m with them and that they, the people Israel, are my people. Decree of God, the Master:

31 You are my dear flock, the flock of my pasture, my human flock, And I am your God. Decree of God, the Master.'”  MSG

MATT 11:28-30 Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.

²⁹ Simply join your life with mine.Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle,humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me.

³⁰ For all that I require of you will be pleasantand easy to bear.” TPT

 2 Cor 12:9 But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!  AMP

HEB 4:1-3 Now God has offered to us the same promise of entering into his realm of resting in confident faith. So we must be extremely careful to ensure that we all embrace the fullness of that promise and not fail to experience it.

² For we have heard the good news of deliverance just as they did, yet they didn’t join their faith with the Word. Instead, what they heard didn’t affect them deeply, for they doubted.

³ For those of us who believe, faith activates the promise and we experience the realm of confident rest! For he has said, “I was grievedwith them and made a solemn oath,  ‘They will never enter into the calming rest of my Spirit.’ ” God’s works have all been completed from the foundation of the world, TPT

2 Chron 14:7 Asa said to his people, “While we have the chance and the land is quiet, let’s build a solid defense system, fortifying our cities with walls, towers, gates, and bars. We have this peaceful land because we sought God; he has given us rest from all troubles.” So they built and enjoyed prosperity.  MSG

CALM  Ps 27:3 When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I’m collected and cool.  MSG

Ps 16:9 I’m happy from the inside out, and from the outside in, I’m firmly formed.

10 You canceled my ticket to hell — that’s not my destination!

11 Now you’ve got my feet on the life path, all radiant from the shining of your face. Ever since you took my hand, I’m on the right way. MSG

Zeph 3:17 Your God is present among you, a strong Warrior there to save you. Happy to have you back, with his songs.  MSG

Ps 94:13 That You may give him power to keep himself calm in the days of adversity, until the [inevitable] pit of corruption is dug for the wicked.  AMP

Prov 14:30 A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body, but envy, jealousy, and wrath are like rottenness of the bones.  AMP

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PRO 14:30 A tender, tranquil heart will make you healthy, but jealousy can make you sick. TPT

2 Tim 4:5 As for you, be calm and cool and steady, accept and suffer unflinchingly every hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fully perform all the duties of your ministry. AMP   

Rom 5:1 THEREFORE, SINCE we are justified (acquitted, declared righteous, and given a right standing with God) through faith, let us [grasp the fact that we] have [the peace of reconciliation to hold and to enjoy] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).   AMP

Ps 116:7 I said to myself, “Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings.

8 Soul, you’ve been rescued from death; Eye, you’ve been rescued from tears;

And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling.”  MSG

Job 5:22 At destruction and famine you shall laugh, neither shall you be afraid of the living creatures of the earth.

23 For you shall be in league with the stones of the field, and the beasts of the field shall be at peace with you.

24 And you shall know that your tent shall be in peace, and you shall visit your fold and your dwelling and miss nothing [from them].

25 You shall know also that your children shall be many, and your offspring as the grass of the earth.

26 You shall come to your grave in ripe old age, and as a shock of grain goes up [to the threshing floor] in its season.

27 This is what we have searched out; it is true. Hear and heed it and know for yourself [for your good].  AMP

Jer 31:25  I’ll refresh tired bodies; I’ll restore tired souls. MSG

Acts 3:19  “Now it’s time to change your ways! Turn to face God so he can wipe away your sins, pour out showers of blessing to refresh you,  MSG

ISA 14:7 But now the whole earth rests and is at peace. It bursts out with singing; TPT

Jude 2 Relax, everything’s going to be all right; rest, everything’s coming together; open your hearts, love is on the way!  MSG

GOD’S ECONOMY: “SEED TIME AND HARVEST”  11-29-2020

How the Lord sees things is quite different from how we do. Gods economy is a generational economy that works in many ways like a regular investment system. You sow, then reap. The amount you sow affects what you receive. Jehovah Jireh means the God who looks ahead and makes his provision seen.   

This is how it becomes generational your children and their children are blessed.

Immediately after the flood God made a covenant, and eternal covenant, with man.

We think you must work two jobs we will then be able to survive. But God is our provider.

Gen 8:20 And Noah built an altar to the Lord and took of every clean [four-footed] animal and of every clean fowl or bird and offered burnt offerings on the altar. AMP

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Gen 9:1 God blessed Noah and his sons: He said, “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill the Earth!  MSG

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Gen 9:8 Then God spoke to Noah and his sons:

9 “I’m setting up my covenant with you including your children who will come after you,

10 along with everything alive around you — birds, farm animals, wild animals — that came out of the ship with you.

11 I’m setting up my covenant with you that never again will everything living be destroyed by floodwaters; no, never again will a flood destroy the Earth.”

12 God continued, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and everything living around you and everyone living after you.

13 I’m putting my rainbow in the clouds, a sign of the covenant between me and the Earth.

14 From now on, when I form a cloud over the Earth and the rainbow appears in the cloud,

15 I’ll remember my covenant between me and you and everything living, that never again will floodwaters destroy all life.

16 When the rainbow appears in the cloud, I’ll see it and remember the eternal covenant between God and everything living, every last living creature on Earth.”

17 And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant that I’ve set up between me and everything living on the Earth.”  MSG

PRO 13:22 The benevolent man leaves an inheritance that endures to his children’s children, but the wealth of the wicked is treasured up for the righteous. TPT

Luke 16:11 If you’re a crook in small things, you’ll be a crook in big things.

12 If you’re not honest in small jobs, who will put you in charge of the store?

13 No worker can serve two bosses: He’ll either hate the first and love the second Or adore the first and despise the second. You can’t serve both God and the Bank.

14 When the Pharisees, a money-obsessed bunch, heard him say these things, they rolled their eyes, dismissing him as hopelessly out of touch.

15 So Jesus spoke to them: “You are masters at making yourselves look good in front of others, but God knows what’s behind the appearance. What society sees and calls monumental, God sees through and calls monstrous.

16 God’s Law and the Prophets climaxed in John; Now it’s all kingdom of God — the glad news and compelling invitation to every man and woman.  MSG

Matt 6:24 “You can’t worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you’ll end up hating the other. Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other. You can’t worship God and Money both.

25 “If you decide for God, living a life of God-worship, it follows that you don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or whether the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body.

26 Look at the birds, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, careless in the care of God. And you count far more to him than birds.

27 “Has anyone by fussing in front of the mirror ever gotten taller by so much as an inch?

28 All this time and money wasted on fashion — do you think it makes that much difference? Instead of looking at the fashions, walk out into the fields and look at the wildflowers. They never primp or shop,

29 but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them.

30 “If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers — most of which are never even seen — don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you?

31 What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving.

32 People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works.

33 Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.

34 “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. MSG

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Matt 6:34Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.” TPT

LU 12:30-32 People everywhere seem to worry about making a living, but your heavenly Father knows your every need and will take care of you.

³¹ Each and every day he will supply your needs as you seek his kingdom passionately, above all else.

³² So don’t ever be afraid, dearest friends! Your loving Father joyously gives you his kingdom realm with all its promises! TPT

Gal 3:5 Answer this question: Does the God who lavishly provides you with his own presence, his Holy Spirit, working things in your lives you could never do for yourselves, does he do these things because of your strenuous moral striving or because you trust him to do them in you?

6 Don’t these things happen among you just as they happened with Abraham? He believed God, and that act of belief was turned into a life that was right with God. TPT

In a place where Abraham took Isaac to be sacrificed is where he met God as his provider. 

Gen 22:2 He said, “Take your dear son Isaac whom you love and go to the land of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I’ll point out to you.”  MSG

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Gen 22:12 And He said, Do not lay your hand on the lad or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear and revere God, since you have not held back from Me or begrudged giving Me your son, your only son.

13 Then Abraham looked up and glanced around, and behold, behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up for a burnt offering and an ascending sacrifice instead of his son!

14 So Abraham called the name of that place The Lord Will Provide. And it is said to this day, On the mount of the Lord it will be provided.  AMP

2 COR 9:10-12 This generous God who supplies abundant seedfor the farmer, which becomes bread for our meals is even more extravagant toward you. First he suppliesevery need, plus more. Then he multiplies the seed as you sow it, so that the harvest of your generositywill grow.

¹¹ You will be abundantly enriched in every way as you give generously on every occasion, for when we take your gifts to those in need, it causes many to give thanks to God.

¹² The priestly ministry you are providing through your offering not only supplies what is lacking for God’s people, it inspires an outpouringof praises and thanksgiving to God himself. TPT

1 Tim 6:17 Tell those rich in this world’s wealth to quit being so full of themselves and so obsessed with money, which is here today and gone tomorrow. Tell them to go after God, who piles on all the riches we could ever manage —  

18 to do good, to be rich in helping others, to be extravagantly generous.

19 If they do that, they’ll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life. MSG

Acts 5:1 BUT A certain man named Ananias with his wife Sapphira sold a piece of property,

2 And with his wife’s knowledge and connivance he kept back and wrongfully appropriated some of the proceeds, bringing only a part and putting it at the feet of the apostles.

3 But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart that you should lie to and attempt to deceive the Holy Spirit, and should [in violation of your promise] withdraw secretly and appropriate to your own use part of the price from the sale of the land?

4 As long as it remained unsold, was it not still your own? And [even] after it was sold, was not [the money] at your disposal and under your control? Why then, is it that you have proposed and purposed in your heart to do this thing? [How could you have the heart to do such a deed?] You have not [simply] lied to men [playing false and showing yourself utterly deceitful] but to God.

5 Upon hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great dread and terror took possession of all who heard of it.

6 And the young men arose and wrapped up [the body] and carried it out and buried it.

7 Now after an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not having learned of what had happened.

8 And Peter said to her, Tell me, did you sell the land for so much? Yes, she said, for so much.

9 Then Peter said to her, How could you two have agreed and conspired together to try to deceive the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out [also].

10 And instantly she fell down at his feet and died; and the young men entering found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

11 And the whole church and all others who heard of these things were appalled [great awe and strange terror and dread seized them].  AMP

Acts 4:32 The whole congregation of believers was united as one — one heart, one mind! They didn’t even claim ownership of their own possessions. No one said, “That’s mine; you can’t have it.” They shared everything.

33 The apostles gave powerful witness to the resurrection of the Master Jesus, and grace was on all of them.

34 And so it turned out that not a person among them was needy. Those who owned fields or houses sold them and brought the price of the sale

35 to the apostles and made an offering of it. The apostles then distributed it according to each person’s need. MSG

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ACTS 4:32-35 All the believers were one in mind and heart. Selfishness was not a part of their community, for they shared everything they had with one another. ³³ The apostles gave powerful testimonies about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great measures of grace rested upon them all.

^34–35 Some who owned houses or land sold them and brought the proceeds before the apostles to distribute to those without. Not a single person among them was needy. TPT

Eph 3:20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams] —  AMP

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EPH 3:20 Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for his miraculous power constantly energizes you. TPT

PHIL 4:19 I am convinced that my God will fully satisfy every need you have, for I have seen the abundant riches of glory revealed to me through the Anointed One, Jesus Christ!  TPT

ISA 61:6-8 But you will be known as Priests of Yahweh,  and called Servants of our God. You will feast on the wealth of nationsand revelin their riches!
⁷ Because you received a double dose of shame and dishonor, you will inherit a double portion of endless joy and everlasting bliss!
⁸ “For I, Yahweh, love fairness and justice, and I hate stealing and sin. I will rightly repay them because of my faithfulness and enter into an everlasting covenant with them. TPT

Ps 37:25  I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.  AMP

Prov 28:8 Get as rich as you want through cheating and extortion, But eventually some friend of the poor is going to give it all back to them.   MSG

Heb 13:5 Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor let [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!]  AMP

Eph 6:10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].  AMP

NEW EXPERIENCES IN PRAISE 11-27-2020

I do believe the word ”perfected praise”  is a saving word for us at this time. Praise from our innermost being. Do not underestimate the power and the purpose of praise. Satan seeks to deviate us from giving perfect and pure continuous praise. Praise is a life to be lived, a battle to be fought. It is a key to many mysteries of the kingdom. It is a vocation to be pursued, and a calling to be obeyed. It is an art, an exercise, a practice.  David had 4000 praisers who praised the Lord and did nothing else.

1 Chron 23:5 And, said David, 4,000 shall be gatekeepers and 4,000 are to praise the Lord with the instruments which I made for praise.  AMP

1 Chron 16:29-31 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name. Bring an offering and come before Him; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness and in holy array.

30 Tremble and reverently fear before Him, all the earth’s peoples; the world also shall be established, so it cannot be moved.

31 Let the heavens be glad and let the earth rejoice; and let men say among the nations, The Lord reigns!  AMP

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1 Chron 16:29-31  Shout Bravo! to his famous Name, lift high an offering and enter his presence! Stand resplendent in his robes of holiness!

30 God is serious business, take him seriously; he’s put the earth in place and it’s not moving.

31 So let heaven rejoice, let earth be jubilant, and pass the word among the nations, “God reigns!”  MSG

2 Chron 20:20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God and you shall be established; believe and remain steadfast to His prophets and you shall prosper.

21 When he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers to sing to the Lord and praise Him in their holy [priestly] garments as they went out before the army, saying, Give thanks to the Lord, for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!

22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were [self-] slaughtered;  AMP

Ex 15:2 The Lord is my Strength and my Song, and He has become my Salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.  AMP

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Ex 15:2 God is my strength, God is my song, and, yes! God is my salvation. This is the kind of God I have and I’m telling the world! This is the God of my father —  I’m spreading the news far and wide!  MSG

Deut 10:21-22  He’s your praise! He’s your God! He did all these tremendous, these staggering things that you saw with your own eyes.

22 When your ancestors entered Egypt, they numbered a mere seventy souls. And now look at you — you look more like the stars in the night skies in number. And your God did it.  MSG

Neh 9:5 The Levites Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah said, “On your feet! Bless God, your God, for ever and ever!” Blessed be your glorious name, exalted above all blessing and praise!

6 You’re the one, God, you alone; You made the heavens, the heavens of heavens, and all angels; The earth and everything on it, the seas and everything in them; You keep them all alive; heaven’s angels worship you!  MSG

Ps 21:13  Show your strength, God, so no one can miss it. We are out singing the good news!  MSG   

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PS 21:13 Rise up and put your might on display! By your strength we will sing and praise your glorious power!TPT

PS 28:7 You are my strength and my shield from every danger. When I fully trust in you, help is on the way. I jump for joy and burst forth with ecstatic, passionate praise! I will sing songs of what you mean to me! TPT

PS 30:12 How could I be silent when it’s time to praise you? Now my heart sings out loud, bursting with joy—a bliss inside that keeps me singing, “I can never thank you enough!” TPT

PS 34:1-3 Lord! I’m bursting with joy over what you’ve done for me! My lips are full of perpetual praise.² I’m boasting of you and all your works, so let all who are discouraged take heart.³ Join me, everyone! Let’s praise the Lord together. Let’s make him famous! Let’s make his name glorious to all. TPT

PS 35:28 Then I won’t be able to hold it in—everyone will hear my joyous praises all day long! Your righteousness will be the theme of my glory-song of praise! TPT

Ps 42:4-5  These are the things I go over and over, emptying out the pockets of my life. I was always at the head of the worshiping crowd, right out in front, Leading them all, eager to arrive and worship, Shouting praises, singing thanksgiving —

celebrating, all of us, God’s feast!

5 Why are you down in the dumps, dear soul? Why are you crying the blues? Fix my eyes on God — soon I’ll be praising again. He puts a smile on my face. He’s my God.   MSG 

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PS 42:4-5 So I speak over my heartbroken soul, “Take courage. Remember when you used to be right out front leading the procession of praise when the great crowd of worshipers gathered to go into the presence of the Lord? You shouted with joy as the sound of passionate celebration filled the air and the joyous multitude of lovers honored the festival of the Lord!”
⁵ So then, my soul, why would you be depressed? Why would you sink into despair?
Just keep hoping and waiting on God, your Savior. For no matter what, I will still sing with praise, for living before his face is my saving grace! TPT

Ps 146:2 While I live will I praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have any being.  AMP

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PS 146:2 I will spend my life praising you and singing high praises to you, my God, every day of my life! TPT

Ps 51:15 Unbutton my lips, dear God; I’ll let loose with your praise.  MSG

EXAMPLES OF PRAISE:  ABE Rom 4:20 No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God,  AMP

Acts 16:25 But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the [other] prisoners were listening to them,

26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the very foundations of the prison were shaken; and at once all the doors were opened and everyone’s shackles were unfastened.  AMP

Matt 8:2 And behold, a leper came up to Him and, prostrating himself, worshiped Him, saying, Lord, if You are willing, You are able to cleanse me by curing me. AMP

Matt 9:18 While He was talking this way to them, behold, a ruler entered and, kneeling down, worshiped Him, saying, My daughter has just now died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will come to life.  AMP

Ps 56:10-11 I’m proud to praise God, proud to praise God.

11 Fearless now, I trust in God; what can mere mortals do to me?  MSG

PS 63:3-4 For your tender mercies mean more to me than life itself. How I love and praise you, God!
⁴ Daily I will worship you passionately and with all my heart. My arms will wave to you like banners of praise.  TPT

Ps 69:34 Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.  AMP

Ps 146:2 While I live will I praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have any being.  AMP

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PS 146:2 I will spend my life praising you and singing high praises to you, my God, every day of my life! TPT

PS 148:1-5  Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! Let the skies be filled with praise and the highest heavens with the shouts of glory!
² Go ahead—praise him, all you his messengers! Praise him some more, all you heavenly hosts!
³ Keep it up, sun and moon! Don’t stop now, all you twinkling stars of light!
⁴ Take it up even higher—up to the highest heavens, until the cosmic chorus thunders his praise!⁵ Let the entire universe erupt with praise to God. From nothing to something he spoke and created it all. TPT

PS 150:6 Let everyone everywhere join in the crescendo of ecstatic praise to Yahweh! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! TPT

ISA 38:19-20 It’s the living who thank you as I do today.One generation makes your faithfulness known to the next.²⁰ Yahweh is pleased to heal me and save me! We will sing to the music of stringed instruments every day of our lives in Yahweh’s house.” TPT

Heb 13:15 Let’s take our place outside with Jesus, no longer pouring out the sacrificial blood of animals but pouring out sacrificial praises from our lips to God in Jesus’ name. MSG 

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Heb 13:15 Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.  AMP

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HEB 13:15 So we no longer offer up a steady stream of blood sacrifices, but through Jesus, we will offer up to God a steady stream of praise sacrifices—these are “the lambs” we offer from our lips that celebrate his name! TPT

Rev 19:5 Then from the throne there came a voice, saying, Praise our God, all you servants of His, you who reverence Him, both small and great!

6 After that I heard what sounded like the shout of a vast throng, like the boom of many pounding waves, and like the roar of terrific and mighty peals of thunder, exclaiming, Hallelujah (praise the Lord)! For now the Lord our God the Omnipotent (the All-Ruler) reigns!

7 Let us rejoice and shout for joy [exulting and triumphant]! Let us celebrate and ascribe to Him glory and honor, for the marriage of the Lamb [at last] has come, and His bride has prepared herself. 

8 She has been permitted to dress in fine (radiant) linen, dazzling and white — for the fine linen is (signifies, represents) the righteousness (the upright, just, and godly living, deeds, and conduct, and right standing with God) of the saints (God’s holy people).   AMP

GOD IS MY ALL AND ALL 11-22-2020

God is my counselor, my shepherd, and my Lord, my protector, my judge. Listen everyone when the accuser rises up the Lord God Almighty pleads our innocence because of the blood of Jesus.

ISA 9:6-7 A child has been born for us; a son has been given to us. The responsibility of complete dominion will rest on his shoulders, and his name will be: The Wonderful One! The Extraordinary Strategist! The Mighty God! The Father of Eternity! The Princeof Peace!
⁷ Great and vast is his dominion. He will bring immeasurable peace and prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom to establish and uphold it by promoting justice and righteousnessfrom this time forward and forevermore. The marvelous passionthat the Lord Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, has for his people will ensure that it is finished! TPT

Wonderful means a wonder which is outside the realm of human experience it is super natural. Counselor is a king advising his people. A counselor sent for the broken hearted people of the world.

JUDGE Ps 67:4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You will judge the peoples fairly and guide, lead, or drive the nations upon earth. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!  AMP

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PS 67:4 Then how glad the nations will be when you are their King. They will sing, they will shout, for you give true justice to the people. Yes! You, Lord, are the shepherd of the nations! Pause in his presence TPT

Ps 96:10 Say among the nations that the Lord reigns; the world also is established, so that it cannot be moved; He shall judge and rule the people righteously and with justice.  AMP

PS 9:8-10 He will issue his decrees of judgment, deciding what is right for the entire world, dispensing justice to all.
⁹ All who are oppressed may come to you as a shelter in the time of trouble, a perfect hiding place.
¹⁰ May everyone who knows your mercy keep putting their trust in you, for they can count on you for help no matter what. O Lord, you will never, no never, neglect those who come to you. TPT 

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Ps 9:8 He decides what is right for us earthlings, gives people their just deserts.

9 God’s a safe-house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times.

10 The moment you arrive, you relax; you’re never sorry you knocked. MSG

Ps 43:1 JUDGE and vindicate me, O God; plead and defend my cause against an ungodly nation. O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man! AMP

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PS 43:1 God, clear my name. Plead my case against the unjust charges of these ungodly workers of wickedness. Deliver me from these lying degenerates. TPT

Mic 4:3 And He shall judge between many peoples and shall decide for strong nations afar off, and they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.  AMP

 1 Cor 4:5 So do not make any hasty or premature judgments before the time when the Lord comes [again], for He will both bring to light the secret things that are [now hidden] in darkness and disclose and expose the [secret] aims (motives and purposes) of hearts. Then every man will receive his [due] commendation from God.  AMP

RO 2:16 So this judgment will be revealed on the day when God, through Jesus the Messiah, judges the hidden secrets of people’s hearts. And their response to the gospel I preach will be the standard of judgment used in that day. TPT

Isa 33:22  For God makes all the decisions here. God is our king. God runs this place and he’ll keep us safe.  MSG

PRO  15:11 Even hell itself holds no secrets from the Lord God, for all is exposed before his eyes,and so much more the heart of every human being. TPT

REV 12:10 Then I heard a triumphant voice in heaven proclaiming: “Now salvation and power are set in place, and the kingdom reign of our God and the ruling authority of his Anointed One are established. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who relentlessly accused them day and night before our God,  has now been defeated—cast out once and for all!  TPT

SHEPHARD PS 23:1-4 The Lord is my best friend and my shepherd. I always have more than enough.² He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace, the quiet brook of bliss.³ That’s where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me pathways to God’s pleasure and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousnessso that I can bring honor to his name.
⁴ Lord, even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! You remain close to me and lead me through it all the way. Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I’ll never be lonely, for you are near. TPT

Ezek 34:11 “‘God, the Master, says: From now on, I myself am the shepherd. I’m going looking for them.

12 As shepherds go after their flocks when they get scattered, I’m going after my sheep. I’ll rescue them from all the places they’ve been scattered to in the storms.

13 I’ll bring them back from foreign peoples, gather them from foreign countries, and bring them back to their home country. I’ll feed them on the mountains of Israel, along the streams, among their own people.

14 I’ll lead them into lush pasture so they can roam the mountain pastures of Israel, graze at leisure, feed in the rich pastures on the mountains of Israel.

15 And I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep. I myself will make sure they get plenty of rest.  MSG

John 10:27 The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me.

28 And I give them eternal life, and they shall never lose it or perish throughout the ages. [To all eternity they shall never by any means be destroyed.] And no one is able to snatch them out of My hand.

29 My Father, Who has given them to Me, is greater and mightier than all [else]; and no one is able to snatch [them] out of the Father’s hand.

30 I and the Father are One.  AMP

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John 10:27 My sheep recognize my voice. I know them, and they follow me.

28 I give them real and eternal life. They are protected from the Destroyer for good. No one can steal them from out of my hand.

29 The Father who put them under my care is so much greater than the Destroyer and Thief. No one could ever get them away from him. MSG

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JN 10:27-30 My own sheep will hear my voice and I know each one, and they will follow me.

²⁸ I give to them the gift of eternal life and they will never be lost and no one has the power to snatch them out of my hands.

²⁹ My Father, who has given them to me as his gift, is the mightiest of all, and no one has the power to snatch them from my Father’s care. TPT

JN 10:13-16 But the worker who serves only for wages is not a real shepherd. Because he has no heart for the sheep he will run away and abandon them when he sees the wolf coming. And then the wolf mauls the sheep, drags them off, and scatters them.

¹⁴ “I alone am the Good Shepherd, and I know those whose hearts are mine, for they recognize me and know me,

¹⁵ just as my Father knows my heart and I know my Father’s heart. I am ready to give my life for the sheep.

¹⁶ “And I have other sheep that I will gather which are not of this Jewish flock. And I, their shepherd, must lead them too, and they will follow me and listen to my voice. And I will join them all into one flock with one shepherd  TPT

JN 12:47-50 If you hear my words and refuse to follow them, I do not judge you. For I have not come to judge you but to save you.

⁴⁸ If you reject me and refuse to follow my words, you already have a judge. The message of truth I have given you will rise up to judge you at the Day of Judgment.

⁴⁹ For I’m not speaking as someone who is self-appointed, but I speak by the authority of the Father himself who sent me, and who instructed me what to say.

⁵⁰ And I know that the Father’s commands result in eternal life, and that’s why I speak the very words I’ve heard him speak.” TPT

PROTECTOR  Ps 59:9 O my Strength, I will watch and give heed to You and sing praises; for God is my Defense (my Protector and High Tower). AMP

PS 68:5 To the fatherless he is a father. To the widow he is a champion friend. To the lonely he makes them part of a family. To the prisonershe leads into prosperity until they sing for joy. This is our Holy God in his Holy Place! But for the rebels there is heartache and despair. TPT

Ps 146:9 protects strangers, takes the side of orphans and widows, but makes short work of the wicked.

10 God’s in charge — always. Zion’s God is God for good! Hallelujah! MSG

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PS 146:9-10 You watch over strangers and immigrants and support the fatherless and widows. But you subvert the plans of the ungodly.
¹⁰ Lord, you will reign forever! Zion’s God will rule throughout time and eternity! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! TPT

Eph 5:29 No one abuses his own body, does he? No, he feeds and pampers it. That’s how Christ treats us, the church,

30 since we are part of his body.

31 And this is why a man leaves father and mother and cherishes his wife. No longer two, they become “one flesh.”

32 This is a huge mystery, and I don’t pretend to understand it all. What is clearest to me is the way Christ treats the church. MSG 

1 JN 5:18-19 We are convinced that everyone fathered by God does not make sinning a way of life, because the Son of God protects the child of God, and the Evil One cannot touch him.

¹⁹ We know that we are God’s children and that the whole world lies under the misery and influence of the Evil One.  TPT

1 Cor 1:10 But I urge and entreat you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be in perfect harmony and full agreement in what you say, and that there be no dissensions or factions or divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in your common understanding and in your opinions and judgments. AMP  ▼▼▼

1 COR 1:10 I urge you, my brothers and sisters, for the sake of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to agree to live in unity with one anotherand put to rest any division that attempts to tear you apart. Be restoredas one united body living in perfect harmony. Form a consistent choreography among yourselves, having a common perspective with shared values. TPT

John 14:26 But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you.

27 Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.] AMP

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JN 14:26-27 But when the Father sends the Spirit of Holiness, the One like me who sets you free,he will teach you all things in my name. And he will inspire you to remember every word that I’ve told you.

²⁷ “I leave the gift of peace with you—my peace. Not the kind of fragile peace given by the world, but my perfect peace. Don’t yield to fear or be troubled in your hearts—instead, be courageous! TPT

RESURRECTION-POWER 11-20-2020

Power is inner strength or ability that does not depend on outward things. Resurrection power is the ability to bring what is dead back to life. Not just in a small way but in a supernatural amazing beyond natural comprehension. Jesus rose people from the dead during his ministry. Even in the old testament people were raised from the dead but there was something unique about Jesus and his resurrection power. One that stood in for many. Because the veil which is symbolic of our access to God was torn in half meaning neither death nor sin nor sickness can separate us from God. The way is wide open. The resurrection of Jesus was not only his body but his spirit and soul. Death was defeated completely.

Matt 27:51 And at once the curtain of the sanctuary of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth shook and the rocks were split. 

52 The tombs were opened and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep in death were raised [to life];  AMP

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Matt 27:51 At that moment, the Temple curtain was ripped in two, top to bottom. There was an earthquake, and rocks were split in pieces.

52 What’s more, tombs were opened up, and many bodies of believers asleep in their graves were raised.   MSG

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MATT 27:51-52 At that moment the veil in the Holy of Holies was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth shook violently, rocks were split apart,

⁵² and graves were opened. Then many of the holy ones who had died were brought back to life and came out of their graves.  TPT

Acts 13:33 This He has completely fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus, as it is written in the second psalm, You are My Son; today I have begotten You [caused You to arise, to be born; formally shown You to be the Messiah by the resurrection].  AMP

Rom 8:11 And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies through His Spirit Who dwells in you. AMP

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Rom 8:11 It stands to reason, doesn’t it, that if the alive-and-present God who raised Jesus from the dead moves into your life, he’ll do the same thing in you that he did in Jesus, bringing you alive to himself? When God lives and breathes in you (and he does, as surely as he did in Jesus), you are delivered from that dead life. With his Spirit living in you, your body will be as alive as Christ’s! MSG

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RO 8:11 Yes, God raised Jesus to life! And since God’s Spirit of Resurrection lives in you, he will also raise your dying body to life by the same Spirit that breathes life into you!TPT

RO 5:10 So if while we were still enemies, God fully reconciledus to himself through the death of his Son, then something greater than friendship is ours. Now that we are at peace with God, and because we share in his resurrection life, how much more we will be rescued from sin’s dominion! TPT

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Rom 5:10  If, when we were at our worst, we were put on friendly terms with God by the sacrificial death of his Son, now that we’re at our best, just think of how our lives will expand and deepen by means of his resurrection life!  MSG

RO 5:12-17 When Adam sinned, the entire world was affected. Sin entered human experience, and death was the result. And so death followed this sin, casting its shadow over all humanity, because all have sinned.

¹³ Sin was in the world before Moses gave the written law, but it was not charged against them where no law existed.

¹⁴ Yet death reignedas king from Adam to Moses even though they hadn’t broken a command the way Adam had. The first man, Adam, was a pictureof the Messiah, who was to come.

¹⁵ Now, there is no comparison between Adam’s transgression and the gracious gift that we experience. For the magnitude of the gift far outweighs the crime. It’s true that many died because of one man’s transgression, but how much greater will God’s grace and his gracious gift of acceptance overflowto many because of what one Man, Jesus, the Messiah, did for us!

¹⁶ And this free-flowing gift imparts to us much more than what was given to us through the one who sinned. For because of one transgression, we are all facing a death sentence with a verdict of “Guilty!” But this gracious gift leaves us free from our many failuresand brings us into the perfect righteousness of God—acquitted with the words “Not guilty!”

¹⁷ Death once held us in its grip, and by the blunder of one man, death reigned as king over humanity. But now, how much moreare we held in the grip of grace and continue reigning as kings in life, enjoying our regal freedom through the gift of perfect righteousnessin the one and only Jesus, the Messiah!   TPT

RO 7:4 So, my dear brothers and sisters, the same principle applies to your relationship with God. For you died to your first husband, the law, by being co-crucified with the body of the Messiah. So you are now free to “marry” another—the one who was raised from the dead so that you may now bear spiritual fruitfor God. TPT

RO 8:15-17 And you did not receive the “spirit of religious duty,” leading you back into the fear of never being good enough. But you have received the “Spirit of full acceptance,” enfolding you into the family of God. And you will never feel orphaned, for as he rises up within us, our spirits join him in saying the words of tender affection, “Beloved Father!”

¹⁶ For the Holy Spirit makes God’s fatherhood real to us as he whispers into our innermost being, “You are God’s beloved child!”

¹⁷ And since we are his true children, we qualify to share all his treasures, for indeed, we are heirs of God himself. And since we are joined to Christ, we also inherit all that he is and all that he has. We will experience being co-glorified with him provided that we accept his sufferingsas our own.TPT ▼▼▼

Rom 8:15-17 This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?”

16 God’s Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children.

17 And we know we are going to get what’s coming to us — an unbelievable inheritance! We go through exactly what Christ goes through. If we go through the hard times with him, then we’re certainly going to go through the good times with him!  MSG

2 Cor 5:15 He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own.

16 Because of this decision we don’t evaluate people by what they have or how they look. We looked at the Messiah that way once and got it all wrong, as you know. We certainly don’t look at him that way anymore.

17 Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at it!  MSG

Col 3:1 IF THEN you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. AMP

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Col 3:1  So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. MSG

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COL 3:1  Christ’s resurrection is your resurrection too. This is why we are to yearn for all that is above, for that’s where Christ sits enthroned at the place of all power, honor, and authorityTPT

1 John 4:17 In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him], because as He is, so are we in this world. AMP

Phil 3:8  Yes, all the things I once thought were so important are gone from my life. Compared to the high privilege of knowing Christ Jesus as my Master, firsthand, everything I once thought I had going for me is insignificant — dog dung. I’ve dumped it all in the trash so that I could embrace Christ

9 and be embraced by him. I didn’t want some petty, inferior brand of righteousness that comes from keeping a list of rules when I could get the robust kind that comes from trusting Christ — God’s righteousness.

10 I gave up all that inferior stuff so I could know Christ personally, experience his resurrection power, be a partner in his suffering, and go all the way with him to death itself.

11 If there was any way to get in on the resurrection from the dead, I wanted to do it.  MSG

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PHIL 3:8-11 To truly know him meant letting go of everything from my past and throwing all my boasting on the garbage heap. It’s all like a pile of manure to me now, so that I may be enriched in the reality of knowing Jesus Christ and embrace him as Lord in all of his greatness.

⁹ My passion is to be consumed with him and not clinging to my own “righteousness” based in keeping the written Law. My “righteousness” will be his, based on the faithfulness of Jesus Christ—the very righteousness that comes from God.

¹⁰ And I continually long to know the wonders of Jesus more fully and to experience the overflowing power of his resurrection working in me. I will be one with him in his sufferings and I will be one with him in his death.

¹¹ Only then will I be able to experience complete oneness with him in his resurrection from the realm of death.  TPT

JN 11:24-26 She replied, “Yes, I know he will rise with everyone else on resurrection day.”

²⁵ “Martha,” Jesus said, “You don’t have to wait until then. I amthe Resurrection, and I am Life Eternal. Anyone who clings to me in faith, even though he dies, will live forever.

²⁶ And the one who lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” TPT

ACTS 2:29-32 “My fellow Jews, I can tell you there is no doubt that our noted patriarch has both died and been buried in his tomb, which remains to this day. So you can see that he was not referring to himself with those words.

³⁰ But as a prophet, he knew God’s faithful promise, made with God’s unbreakable oath, that one of his descendants would take his throne.

³¹ So when peering into the future, David prophesiedof the Messiah’s resurrection. And God revealed to him that the Messiah would not be abandoned to the realm of death, nor would his body experience decay.

³² “Can’t you see it? God has resurrected Jesus, and we all have seen him! TPT

Rom 1:4 his unique identity as Son of God was shown by the Spirit when Jesus was raised from the dead, setting him apart as the Messiah, our Master.

5 Through him we received both the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others who receive it by entering into obedient trust in Jesus.

6 You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ!   MSG

Rom 6:4  When we are lowered into the water, it is like the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it is like the resurrection of Jesus.

5 Each of us is raised into a light-filled world by our Father so that we can see where we’re going in our new grace-sovereign country.  MSG

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RO 6:4-5 Sharing in his death by our baptism means that we were co-buried and entombed with him, so that when the Father’s glory raised Christ from the dead, we were also raised with him. We have been co-resurrected with him so that we could be empowered to walk in the freshness of new life.

⁵ For since we are permanently grafted into himto experience a death like his, then we are permanently grafted into him to experience a resurrection like his and the new life that it imparts. TPT

JN 6:39-40 My Father who sent me has determined that I will not lose even one of those he has given to me, and I will raise them up in the last day.

⁴⁰ For the longing of my Father is that everyone who embraces the Sonand believes in him will experience eternal life and I will raise them up in the last day!”  TPT

Col 2:12 [Thus you were circumcised when] you were buried with Him in [your] baptism, in which you were also raised with Him [to a new life] through [your] faith in the working of God [as displayed] when He raised Him up from the dead.  AMP

1 Peter 1:3 What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for,

4 including a future in heaven — and the future starts now!

5 God is keeping careful watch over us and the future. The Day is coming when you’ll have it all — life healed and whole.  MSG

TRUSTING GOD IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES 11-15-2020

VIDEO WE CAN TRUST HIM

Circumstances are conditions that are connected to achieving a certain action. Conditions and circumstances can change they are not a state of being.

Trusting is the assurance that the one you trust in is reliable, safe, and able to bring to pass what you have put in their hands. Also it means loyalty no matter what the circumstance may show.

Ps 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firmly fixed, trusting (leaning on and being confident) in the Lord.

8 His heart is established and steady, he will not be afraid while he waits to see his desire established upon his adversaries.  AMP

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Ps 112:7  Unfazed by rumor and gossip, Heart ready, trusting in God,

8 Spirit firm, unperturbed, Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies,  MSG

Isa 30:15 For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning [to Me] and resting [in Me] you shall be saved; in quietness and in [trusting] confidence shall be your strength. But you would not,  AMP

Heb 10:22  We Are free to approach God with absolute confidence, fully persuaded in our hearts that nothing can any longer separate us.  We are invited to draw near now! We are thoroughly cleanse, inside and out, with no trace of sin stains on our conscience or conduct. The sprinkled blood purges our inner thought patterns; our bodies also bathed in clean water. Mirror

2 Cor 1:9 Indeed, we felt within ourselves that we had received the [very] sentence of death, but that was to keep us from trusting in and depending on ourselves instead of on God Who raises the dead.

10 [For it is He] Who rescued and saved us from such a perilous death, and He will still rescue and save us; in and on Him we have set our hope (our joyful and confident expectation) that He will again deliver us [from danger and destruction and draw us to Himself],  AMP

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2 Cor 1:9  We felt like we’d been sent to death row, that it was all over for us. As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. Instead of trusting in our own strength or wits to get out of it, we were forced to trust God totally — not a bad idea since he’s the God who raises the dead!

10 And he did it, rescued us from certain doom. And he’ll do it again, rescuing us as many times as we need rescuing.  MSG

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2 Cor 1:8-9 We want you to know that we are not exaggerating the extreme contradictions and sufferings that we face in Asia! We were weighed down with the enormous persecution beyond any measure of endurance; we really thought that we were going to die!

9 We came to terms within ourselves with the fact that we were on death row; there was no escape except our belief that God could raise us from the dead. Mirror

PS 56:3-4 But in the day that I’m afraid, I lay all my fears before you and trust in you with all my heart.
⁴ What harm could a man bring to me? With God on my side I will not be afraid of what comes. The roaring praises of God fill my heart, and I will always triumph as I trust his promises.  TPT

Gal 3:5 Then does He Who supplies you with His marvelous [Holy] Spirit and works powerfully and miraculously among you do so on [the grounds of your doing] what the Law demands, or because of your believing in and adhering to and trusting in and relying on the message that you heard?

6 Thus Abraham believed in and adhered to and trusted in and relied on God, and it was reckoned and placed to his account and credited as righteousness (as conformity to the divine will in purpose, thought, and action). 

7 Know and understand that it is [really] the people [who live] by faith who are [the true] sons of Abraham.  AMP

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Gal 3:5 Answer this question: Does the God who lavishly provides you with his own presence, his Holy Spirit, working things in your lives you could never do for yourselves, does he do these things because of your strenuous moral striving or because you trust him to do them in you?

6 Don’t these things happen among you just as they happened with Abraham? He believed God, and that act of belief was turned into a life that was right with God.

7 Is it not obvious to you that persons who put their trust in Christ (not persons who put their trust in the law!) are like Abraham: children of faith?  MSG

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Gal 3:5-7 Would you acredit what you have received from God to some thing you did or something you’ve heard? Did God reward you for your high moral standards when he worked extravagant miracles in you and lavished his spirit upon you; or did it perhaps have anything to do with the content of the revelation of the message of grace that you have heard? Faith is a source of God’s action on mankind behalf; our hearing is the conduit of what God‘s faith reveals. Abraham had no other claim to righteousness but simply believing what God declared concerning him! Isaac confirm God‘s faith, not Abraham’s efforts. This is all we have in common with Abraham. The conclusion is clear faith and not flesh relates us to Abraham. Mirror

Ps 5:11  But let all those who take refuge and put their trust in You rejoice; let them ever sing and shout for joy, because You make a covering over them and defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You and be in high spirits.  AMP

Ps 20:7 Some trust in and boast of chariots and some of horses, but we will trust in and boast of the name of the Lord our God.  AMP

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PS 20:7 Some find their strength in their weapons and wisdom, but my miracle deliverance can never be won by men. Our boast is in the Lord our God, who makes us strong and gives us victory!  TPT

Ps 37:40 And the Lord helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they trust and take refuge in Him. AMP

PS 52:8 But I am like a flourishing olive tree, anointed in the house of God. I trust in the unending love of God; his passion toward me is forever and ever. TPT

Ps 62:8 Trust in, lean on, rely on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!  AMP

Ps 91:2  I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I [confidently] trust!

3 For [then] He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.

4 [Then] He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings shall you trust and find refuge; His truth and His faithfulness are a shield and a buckler.

5 You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow (the evil plots and slanders of the wicked) that flies by day,

6 Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor of the destruction and sudden death that surprise and lay waste at noonday.

7 A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you.

8 Only a spectator shall you be [yourself inaccessible in the secret place of the Most High] as you witness the reward of the wicked.

9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place,   

10 There shall no evil befall you, nor any plague or calamity come near your tent.

11 For He will give His angels [especial] charge over you to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways [of obedience and service].  AMP

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PS 91:2 He’s the hope that holds me and the Stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence.
³ He will rescue you from every hidden trap of the enemy, and he will protect you from false accusation and any deadly curse.
⁴ His massive armsare wrapped around you, protecting you. You can run under his covering of majesty and hide. His arms of faithfulness are a shield keeping you from harm.
⁵ You will never worry about an attack of demonic forces at night nor have to fear a spirit of darkness coming against you.
⁶ Don’t fear a thing! Whether by night or by day, demonic danger will not trouble you, nor will the powers of evil launched against you.
⁷ Even in a time of disaster, with thousands and thousands being killed, you will remain unscathed and unharmed.
⁸ you will be a spectator as the wicked perish in judgment, for they will be paid back for what they have done!
^9–10 When we live our lives within the shadow of God Most High, our secret hiding place, we will always be shielded from harm. How then could evil prevail against us or disease infect us?
¹¹ God sends angels with special orders to protect you wherever you go, defending you from all harm.  TPT

Isa 43:4 That’s how much you mean to me! That’s how much I love you! I’d sell off the whole world to get you back, trade the creation just for you.   MSG

PS 118:8-9 Lord, it is so much better to trust in you to save me than to put my confidence in someone else.

⁹ Yes, it is so much better to trust in the Lord to save me than to put my confidence in celebrities. TPT

Ps 125:1  Those who trust in God are like Zion Mountain: Nothing can move it, a rock-solid mountain you can always depend on.  MSG

Prov 3:5 Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own.

6 Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track.

7 Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! MSG

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PROV 3:5-7 Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make.
⁶ Become intimate with him in whatever you do, and he will lead you wherever you go.
⁷ Don’t think for a moment that you know it all,  for wisdom comes when you adore him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.  TPT

Prov 16:3 Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.  AMP

ISA 12:2 Behold—God is my salvation!I am confident, unafraid, and I will trust in you.” Yes! The Lord Yah is my might and my melody; he has become my salvation TPT

MK 11:24 This is the reason I urge you to boldly believe for whatever you ask for in prayer—believe that you have received it and it will be yours. TPT

Nah 1:7  The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows (recognizes, has knowledge of, and understands) those who take refuge and trust in Him.  AMP

John 12:44 But Jesus loudly declared, The one who believes in Me does not [only] believe in and trust in and rely on Me, but [in believing in Me he believes] in Him Who sent Me.  AMP

1 Cor 16:13 Be alert and on your guard; stand firm in your faith (your conviction respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, keeping the trust and holy fervor born of faith and a part of it). Act like men and be courageous; grow in strength!  AMP

1 Tim 1:18  I’m passing this work on to you, my son Timothy. The prophetic word that was directed to you prepared us for this. All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle,

19 keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. After all, this is a fight we’re in. There are some, you know, who by relaxing their grip and thinking anything goes have made a thorough mess of their faith.  MSG

Ps 4:8 At day’s end I’m ready for sound sleep, For you, God, have put my life back together.  MSG

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PS 4:8 Now, because of you, Lord, I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once,
for no matter what happens, I will live unafraid! TPT

Heb 10:39 But we’re not quitters who lose out. Oh, no! We’ll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way.  MSG

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Heb 10:39  But we are not of the quitting kind; we possess a persuasion of soul that believes against all odds.  Mirror

GOING FROM TIMIDITY TO BOLDNESS  11-13-2020 video faith vs fear

Timidity is fear unknown, or unfamiliar, being hesitant, lacking in self assurance. Boldness is the opposite it means willingness to take risks, to act an innovatively,  confidence opposite of fear.

Prov 28:1 THE WICKED flee when no man pursues them, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous are bold as a lion. 

2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but when the ruler is a man of discernment, understanding, and knowledge, its stability will long continue.  AMP

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Prov 28:1-2 The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off even when no one’s after them; Honest people are relaxed and confident, bold as lions.

2 When the country is in chaos, everybody has a plan to fix it —  But it takes a leader of real understanding to straighten things out.  MSG

Acts 4:13-14 Now when they saw the boldness and unfettered eloquence of Peter and John and perceived that they were unlearned and untrained in the schools [common men with no educational advantages], they marveled; and they recognized that they had been with Jesus.

14 And since they saw the man who had been cured standing there beside them, they could not contradict the fact or say anything in opposition.  AMP

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Acts 4:13 They couldn’t take their eyes off them — Peter and John standing there so confident, so sure of themselves! Their fascination deepened when they realized these two were laymen with no training in Scripture or formal education. They recognized them as companions of Jesus,

14 but with the man right before them, seeing him standing there so upright — so healed! — what could they say against that?   MSG

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ACTS 4:13-14 The council members were astonished as they witnessed the bold courageof Peter and John, especially when they discovered that they were just ordinary men who had never had religious training. Then they began to understand the effect Jesus had on them simply by spending time with him.

¹⁴ Standing there with them was the healed man, and there was nothing further they could say. TPT

2 Tim 1:7 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

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2 Tim 1:7 God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible.  MSG

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2 Tim 1:7 for God did not give to us a spirit of fearfulness but of power and of a divine and self-sacrificial love and of a sound mind. WUEST

Acts 4:29 And now, Lord, observe their threats and grant to Your bond servants [full freedom] to declare Your message fearlessly,

30 While You stretch out Your hand to cure and to perform signs and wonders through the authority and by the power of the name of Your holy Child and Servant Jesus.

31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak the Word of God with freedom and boldness and courage.  AMP

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ACTS 4:29-31 So now, Lord, listen to their threats to harm us. Empower us, as your servants, to speak the word of God freely and courageously.

³⁰ Stretch out your hand of power through us to heal, and to move in signs and wonders by the name of your holy Son, Jesus!”

³¹ At that moment the earth shook beneath them, causing the building they were in to tremble. Each one of them was filled with the Holy Spirit, and they proclaimed the word of God with unrestrained boldness.  TPT

Acts 28:31 Preaching to them the kingdom of God and teaching them about the Lord Jesus Christ with boldness and quite openly, and without being molested or hindered.  AMP

Eph 3:12 In Whom, because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear).  AMP

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Eph 3:12 When we trust in him, we’re free to say whatever needs to be said, bold to go wherever we need to go.  MSG

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EPH 3:12 we have boldness through him, and free access as kingsbefore the Father because of our complete confidence in Christ’s faithfulness. TPT

1 John 2:28  And now, little children, abide (live, remain permanently) in Him, so that when He is made visible, we may have and enjoy perfect confidence (boldness, assurance) and not be ashamed and shrink from Him at His coming.  AMP

1 John 3:21 And, beloved, if our consciences (our hearts) do not accuse us [if they do not make us feel guilty and condemn us], we have confidence (complete assurance and boldness) before God,

22 And we receive from Him whatever we ask, because we [watchfully] obey His orders [observe His suggestions and injunctions, follow His plan for us] and [habitually] practice what is pleasing to Him.  AMP

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1 John 3:21 And friends, once that’s taken care of and we’re no longer accusing or condemning ourselves, we’re bold and free before God!

22 We’re able to stretch our hands out and receive what we asked for because we’re doing what he said, doing what pleases him.   MSG  ▼▼▼

1 JOHN 3:21-22 My delightfully loved friends, when our hearts don’t condemn us, we have a bold freedom to speak face-to-face with God.

²² And whatever we ask of him we receive, because we keep his commands. And by our beautiful intentionswe continue to do what brings pleasure to him. TPT

1 John 4:17 In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains perfection with us, that we may have confidence for the day of judgment [with assurance and boldness to face Him], because as He is, so are we in this world. AMP

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1 JOHN 4:17 By living in God, love has been brought to its full expression in usso that we may fearlessly face the day of judgment, because all that Jesus now is, so are we in this world.  TPT

Heb 4:16 Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].  AMP

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HEB 4:16 So now we come freely and boldly to where love is enthroned, to receive mercy’s kiss and discover the grace we urgently need to strengthenus in our time of weakness. TPT

1 John 5:14  And how bold and free we then become in his presence, freely asking according to his will, sure that he’s listening.  MSG

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1 JN 5:14 Since we have this confidence, we can also have great boldness before him, for if we present any request agreeable to his will, he will hear us.  TPT

John 19:10  So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify You?

11 Jesus answered, You would not have any power or authority whatsoever against (over) Me if it were not given you from above. For this reason the sin and guilt of the one who delivered Me over to you is greater. AMP

Heb 3:6 Christ as Son is in charge of the house. Now, if we can only keep a firm grip on this bold confidence, we’re the house!  MSG

Heb 10:35 Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward.  AMP

Acts 14:3 So [Paul and Barnabas] stayed on there for a long time, speaking freely and fearlessly and boldly in the Lord, Who continued to bear testimony to the Word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be performed by their hands. AMP

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ACT 14:3 Yet Paul and Barnabas stayed there for a long time, preaching boldly and fearlessly about the Lord. Many trusted in the Lord, for he backed up his messageof gracewith miracles, signs, and wonders performed by the apostles. TPT

Acts 28:30After this Paul lived there for two entire years [at his own expense] in his own rented lodging, and he welcomed all who came to him,

31 Preaching to them the kingdom of God and teaching them about the Lord Jesus Christ with boldness and quite openly, and without being molested or hindered.  AMP

Phil 1:14And [also] most of the brethren have derived fresh confidence in the Lord because of my chains and are much more bold to speak and publish fearlessly the Word of God [acting with more freedom and indifference to the consequences]. AMP

Col 4:4 That I may proclaim it fully and make it clear [speak boldly and unfold that mystery], as is my duty.  AMP

Eph 6:9 You masters, act on the same [principle] toward them and give up threatening and using violent and abusive words, knowing that He Who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no respect of persons (no partiality) with Him.

10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].

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EPH 6:19 And [pray] also for me, that [freedom of] utterance may be given me, that I may open my mouth to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news (the Gospel),

20 For which I am an ambassador in a coupling chain [in prison. Pray] that I may declare it boldly and courageously, as I ought to do.  AMP

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EPH 6:9 And to the caretakers of the flock I say, do what is right with your people by forgiving them when they offend you, for you know there is a Master in heaven that shows no favoritism.

¹⁰ Now my beloved ones, I have saved these most important truths for last: Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord Jesus. Stand victorious with the force of his explosive power flowing in and through you.  TPT

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EPH 6:19 And pray also that God’s revelation would be released through me every time I preach the wonderful mystery of the hope-filled gospel.

²⁰ Yes, pray that I may preach the wonderful news of God’s kingdom with bold freedom at every opportunity. Even though I am chained as a prisoner, I am his ambassador. TPT

Phil 1:20 This is in keeping with my own eager desire and persistent expectation and hope, that I shall not disgrace myself nor be put to shame in anything; but that with the utmost freedom of speech and unfailing courage, now as always heretofore, Christ (the Messiah) will be magnified and get glory and praise in this body of mine and be boldly exalted in my person, whether through (by) life or through (by) death.  AMP

PS 27:1 The Lord is my revelation-light to guide me along the way; he’s the source of my salvation to defend me every day. I fear no one! I’ll never turn back and run from you, Lord; surround and protect me.
² When evil ones come to destroy me, they will be the ones who turn back.³ My heart will not be afraid even if an army rises to attack. I know that you are there for me, so I will not be shaken. TPT

COURAGE

Deut 31:6 Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you.

Josh 1:9 Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Matt 14:27 But instantly He spoke to them, saying, Take courage! I AM! Stop being afraid!   

Heb 13:6  we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?  MSG

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HEB 13:6 So we can say with great confidence: “I know the Lord is for me and I will never be afraid of what people may do to me!” TPT

ONE WORD FROM GOD CHANGES EVERYTHING 11-8-2020

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One word from God changes everything. The word that God speaks always comes to pass. When he speaks these words they are filled with a self fulfilling power to do what He said that they will do. If God says it then I t will happen exactly as He said. You can try to say what you what your agenda is, but God will only do what He has decreed. Therefore we decree what He decrees. The word God spoke seems impossible at times but God speaks and it’s God who brings it to pass. We sometime get a word wrong from God because we know in part. But we can judge if it comes from God by the fact that it comes to pass. Sometimes we think it will happen immediately but we have the timing wrong.

PS 33:4 For God’s Word is something to sing about! He is true to his promises, his word can be trusted, and everything he does is reliable and right.
⁵ The Lord loves seeing justice on the earth. Anywhere and everywhere you can find his faithful, unfailing love!
⁶ All he had to do was speak by his Spirit-wind command, and God created the heavenlies. Filled with galaxies and stars, the vast cosmos he wonderfully made. TPT

PRO 30:5 Every promise from the faithful God is pure and proves to be true. He is a wrap-around shield of protection for all his lovers who run to hide in him. TPT

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Prov 30:5 Every word of God is tried and purified; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.  AMP

1 Peter 1:23-25  Your new life is not like your old life. Your old birth came from mortal sperm; your new birth comes from God’s living Word. Just think: a life conceived by God himself!

24 That’s why the prophet said, The old life is a grass life, its beauty as short-lived as wildflowers; Grass dries up, flowers droop,

25 God’s Word goes on and on forever. This is the Word that conceived the new life in you.  MSG

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1 PET 1:23-25 Human beingsare frail and temporary, like grass, and the glory of man fleeting like blossoms of the field. The grass dries and withers and the flowers fall off,
²⁵ but the Word of the Lord endures forever And this is the Wordthat was announced to you! TPT

Heb 4:12 For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.

13 And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, naked and defenseless to the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do.  AMP

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Heb 4:12-13 God means what he says. What he says goes. His powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey.

13 Nothing and no one is impervious to God’s Word. We can’t get away from it — no matter what.  MSG

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HEB 4:12-13 For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy, and it pierces more sharply than a two-edged sword. It will even penetrate to the very core of our being where soul and spirit, boneand marrow meet! It interprets and reveals the true thoughts and secret motives of our hearts.

¹³ There is not one person who can hide their thoughts from God, for nothing that we do remains a secret, and nothing created is concealed, but everything is exposed and defenseless before his eyes, to whom we must render an account. TPT

2 COR 4:2 We reject every shameful cover-up and refuse to resort to cunning trickery or distorting the Word of God. Instead, we open up our souls to youby presenting the truth to everyone’s conscience in the sight and presence of God.  TPT

HEB 11:3 Faith empowers us to see that the universe was created and beautifully coordinatedby the power of God’s words! He spoke and the invisible realm gave birth to all that is seen. TPT

Num 22:38 And Balaam said to Balak, Indeed I have come to you, but do I now have any power at all to say anything? The word that God puts in my mouth, that shall I speak.  AMP

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Num 22:38 Balaam said to Balak, “Well, I’m here now. But I can’t tell you just anything. I can speak only words that God gives me — no others.”  MSG

Gen 15:1 AFTER THESE things, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram, I am your Shield, your abundant compensation, and your reward shall be exceedingly great.

2 And Abram said, Lord God, what can You give me, since I am going on [from this world] childless and he who shall be the owner and heir of my house is this [steward] Eliezer of Damascus?

3 And Abram continued, Look, You have given me no child; and [a servant] born in my house is my heir.

4 And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, This man shall not be your heir, but he who shall come from your own body shall be your heir.

5 And He brought him outside [his tent into the starlight] and said, Look now toward the heavens and count the stars — if you are able to number them. Then He said to him, So shall your descendants be.  AMP

Gen 17:17 Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed and said in his heart, Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? And shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a son?

18 And [he] said to God, Oh, that Ishmael might live before You!

19 But God said, Sarah your wife shall bear you a son indeed, and you shall call his name Isaac [laughter]; and I will establish My covenant or solemn pledge with him for an everlasting covenant and with his posterity after him.  AMP

Rom 4:19 Abraham didn’t focus on his own impotence and say, “It’s hopeless. This hundred-year-old body could never father a child.” Nor did he survey Sarah’s decades of infertility and give up.

20 He didn’t tiptoe around God’s promise asking cautiously skeptical questions. He plunged into the promise and came up strong, ready for God,

21 sure that God would make good on what he had said.

22 That’s why it is said, “Abraham was declared fit before God by trusting God to set him right.”

23 But it’s not just Abraham;

24 it’s also us! The same thing gets said about us when we embrace and believe the One who brought Jesus to life when the conditions were equally hopeless. MSG

Ps 105:42 For He [earnestly] remembered His holy word and promise to Abraham His servant.  AMP

Gen 15:13-14 And [God] said to Abram, Know positively that your descendants will be strangers dwelling as temporary residents in a land that is not theirs [Egypt], and they will be slaves there and will be afflicted and oppressed for 400 years. 

14 But I will bring judgment on that nation whom they will serve, and afterward they will come out with great possessions.  AMP

Deut 4:2 You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you.  AMP

Deut 18:22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or prove true, that is a word which the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him.  AMP

Rev 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. KJV

Luke 24:19 And He said to them, What [kind of ] things? And they said to Him, About Jesus of Nazareth, Who was a Prophet mighty in work and word before God and all the people —  AMP

John 1:1 IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.  AMP

JN 1:14 And so the Living Expression became a manand lived among us! And we gazed upon the splendor of his glory, the glory of the One and Onlywho came from the Father overflowing with tender mercyand truth! TPT

Deut 30:14  But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your mind and in your heart, so that you can do it.   AMP

PS 119:50 In all of my affliction I find great comfort in your promises, for they have kept me alive! TPT

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Ps 119:50 These words hold me up in bad times; yes, your promises rejuvenate me.  MSG

ISA 50:4 The Lord Yahweh has equipped me with the anointed, skillful tongueof a teacher— to know how to speak a timely word to the weary. Morning by morning, he awakens my heart. He opens my earsto hear his voice, to be trained to teach TPT

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Isa 50:4 The Master, God, has given me a well-taught tongue, So I know how to encourage tired people. He wakes me up in the morning, Wakes me up, opens my ears to listen as one ready to take orders. MSG

Isa 55:10  Just as rain and snow descend from the skies and don’t go back until they’ve watered the earth, Doing their work of making things grow and blossom, producing seed for farmers and food for the hungry,

11 So will the words that come out of my mouth not come back empty-handed. They’ll do the work I sent them to do, they’ll complete the assignment I gave them.  MSG    ▼▼▼

ISA 55:10-11 “As the snow and rain that fall from heavendo not return until they have accomplished their purpose, soaking the earth and causing it to sprout with new life,
providing seed to sow and bread to eat.
¹¹ So also will be the wordthat I speak; it does not return to me unfulfilled. My word performs my purpose and fulfills the mission I sent it out to accomplish.” TPT

Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak the Word of God with freedom and boldness and courage.  AMP

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ACTS 4:31 At that moment the earth shook beneath them, causing the building they were in to tremble. Each one of them was filled with the Holy Spirit, and they proclaimed the word of God with unrestrained boldness.TPT

COL 3:16 Let the word of Christ livein you richly, flooding you with all wisdom. Apply the Scriptures as you teach and instruct one another with the Psalms, and with festive praises, and with prophetic songs given to you spontaneously by the Spirit, so sing to God with all your hearts! TPT

1 JN 1:1-3 We saw him with our very own eyes. We gazed upon himand heard him speak. Our hands actually touched him, the one who was from the beginning,the Living Expression of God.² This Life-Giver was made visible and we have seen him. We testify to this truth: the eternal Life-Giver lived face-to-face with the Father and has now dawned upon us.
³ So we proclaim to you what we have seen and heard about this Life-Giver so that we may share and enjoy this life together.  For truly our fellowshipis with the Father
and with his Son, Jesus, the Anointed One. TPT

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