Fighting the Good Fight of Faith 7-21-23 VIDEO BOY RECALLS 2
Sometimes in our life things seem like a struggle, a battle but God is the warrior fighting on our side. Our outcome will be victorious whether the battle is over small things or over big things. It’s not a fight for faith, but in faith. Never change your confession.
Jesus has conquered the enemy for us. Even the moon, the sun and the stars will fight for us.
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
14 To keep all His precepts unsullied and flawless, irreproachable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Anointed One), AMP
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1 Tim 6:12 Fight the worthwhile battle of the faith, keep your grip on that life eternal to which you have been called, and to which you boldly professed your loyalty before many witnesses.
13-14 I charge you in the sight of God who gives us life, and Jesus Christ who fearlessly witnessed to the truth before Pontius Pilate, to keep your commission clean and above reproach until the final coming of Christ. PHILLIPS
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2 Tim 4:6 You take over. I’m about to die, my life an offering on God’s altar.
7 This is the only race worth running. I’ve run hard right to the finish, believed all the way.
8 All that’s left now is the shouting — God’s applause! Depend on it, he’s an honest judge. He’ll do right not only by me, but by everyone eager for his coming. MSG
John 18:35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Your [own] people and nation and their chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?
36 Jesus answered, My kingdom (kingship, royal power) belongs not to this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My followers would have been fighting to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, My kingdom is not from here (this world); [it has no such origin or source].
37 Pilate said to Him, Then You are a King? Jesus answered, You say it! [You speak correctly!] For I am a King. [Certainly I am a King!] This is why I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the Truth. Everyone who is of the Truth [who is a friend of the Truth, who belongs to the Truth] hears and listens to My voice. AMP
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JOHN 18:35 Pilate replied, “Am I a Jew, why would I bother to speculate about you? Your own people and priests handed you over to me. What have you done to make them do this?
36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom has nothing in common with the political or religious systems of this world; it does not originate out of their structures. If it did my subordinates would fight for me and resist my handover to the Jews.”
37 Pilate then said, “So you are a king?” Jesus replied, “You say that I am a king. My destiny was to be born in the flesh and for this purpose have I come into the world to bear testimony to the truth. Everyone who recognizes their true origin, hears my voice.” MIRROR
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
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JOHN 19:10 Pilate said, “Why do you not answer me, do you not realize my position? I have the power to crucify or free you!”
19:11 Jesus said, “You have no authority over me, except what was given you from above. Therefore he who handed me over to you has the greater sin. MIRROR
1 Sam 17:33 Saul answered David, “You can’t go and fight this Philistine. You’re too young and inexperienced — and he’s been at this fighting business since before you were born.”
34 David said, “I’ve been a shepherd, tending sheep for my father. Whenever a lion or bear came and took a lamb from the flock,
35 I’d go after it, knock it down, and rescue the lamb. If it turned on me, I’d grab it by the throat, wring its neck, and kill it.
36 Lion or bear, it made no difference — I killed it. And I’ll do the same to this Philistine pig who is taunting the troops of God-Alive.
37 God, who delivered me from the teeth of the lion and the claws of the bear, will deliver me from this Philistine.” Saul said, “Go. And God help you!” MSG
Luke 21:15 Yet determine in your hearts not to prepare for your own defense. Simply speak with the words of wisdom that I will give you that moment, and none of your persecutors will be able to withstand the grace and wisdom that comes from your mouths.
16“You can expect betrayal even by your parents, your brothers, your relatives and friends—and yes, some of you will die as martyrs. TPT
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Luke 21:15 I’ll give you the words and wisdom that will reduce all your accusers to stammers and stutters.
16 “You’ll even be turned in by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. Some of you will be killed. MSG
Psalms 140:7 O Lord, you are my God and my saving strength! My Hero-God, you wrap yourself around me to protect me. For I’m surrounded by your presence in my day of battle. Lord Yahweh, hear my cry. May my voice move your heart to show me mercy. TPT
2 Chron 20:15 He said, “Attention everyone — all of you from out of town, all you from Jerusalem, and you King Jehoshaphat — God’s word: Don’t be afraid; don’t pay any mind to this vandal horde. This is God’s war, not yours. MSG
Ex 14:14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest. AMP
Josh 23:10 One man of you shall put to flight a thousand, for it is the Lord your God Who fights for you, as He promised you. AMP
Deut 3:22 Don’t be afraid of them. God, your God, — he’s fighting for you.” MSG
Isa 59:21 “As for me,” God says, “this is my covenant with them: My Spirit that I’ve placed upon you and the words that I’ve given you to speak, they’re not going to leave your mouths nor the mouths of your children nor the mouths of your grandchildren. You will keep repeating these words and won’t ever stop.” God’s orders. MSG
Psalms 91:1 When you abide under the shadow of Shaddai, you are hidden in the strength of God Most High.
2He’s the hope that holds me and the stronghold to shelter me, the only God for me, and my great confidence.
3He will rescue you from every hidden trap of the enemy, and he will protect you from false accusation and any deadly curse.
4His massive arms are 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.
5You will never worry about an attack of demonic forces at night nor have to fear a spirit of darkness coming against you.
6Don’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.
7Even in a time of disaster, with thousands and thousands being killed, you will remain unscathed and unharmed. TPT
Psalms 91:10 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?
11God sends angels with special orders to protect you wherever you go, defending you from all harm.
12If you walk into a trap, they’ll be there for you and keep you from stumbling.
13You’ll even walk unharmed among the fiercest powers of darkness, trampling every one of them beneath your feet!
14For here is what the Lord has spoken to me: “Because you loved me, delighted in me, and have been loyal to my name, I will greatly protect you. TPT
Psalms 110:1 Yahweh said to my Lord, the Messiah: “Sit with me as enthroned ruler
while I subdue your every enemy. They will bow low before you as I make them a footstool for your feet.” TPT
Judg 5:20 The stars in the sky joined the fight, from their courses they fought against Sisera. MSG
Josh 10:12 The day God gave the Amorites up to Israel, Joshua spoke to God, with all Israel listening: “Stop, Sun, over Gibeon; Halt, Moon, over Aijalon Valley.”
13 And Sun stopped, Moon stood stock still Until he defeated his enemies. MSG
Ps 18:10 He’s riding a winged creature, swift on wind-wings.
11 Now he’s wrapped himself in a trenchcoat of black-cloud darkness.
12 But his cloud-brightness bursts through, spraying hailstones and fireballs.
13 Then God thundered out of heaven; the High God gave a great shout, spraying hailstones and fireballs.
14 God shoots his arrows — pandemonium! He hurls his lightnings — a rout!
15 The secret sources of ocean are exposed, the hidden depths of earth lie uncovered
The moment you roar in protest, let loose your hurricane anger.
16 But me he caught — reached all the way from sky to sea; he pulled me out Of that ocean of hate,
17 that enemy chaos, the void in which I was drowning.
18 They hit me when I was down, but God stuck by me.
19 He stood me up on a wide-open field; I stood there saved — surprised to be loved!
20 God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I got my act together, he gave me a fresh start. MSG
JOHN 10:10 The thief “shepherd” has no other agenda but to steal, kill and he couldn’t care less if he lost some sheep. I have come with the sole purpose for you to have life in its most complete form. MIRROR
2 TIM 4:7 Like a champion athlete I have run my race and completed the course; I have carefully 1attended to the faith!
8 My wreath of righteousness awaits me as testimony to the Lord’s righteous judgment. He will crown me in that day, the moment I step out of this body. I will not be the only one receiving a wreath of honor; everyone, loving the brilliance of his appearing will be jointly crowned! MIRROR
Isa 54:17 but no weapon that can hurt you has ever been forged. Any accuser who takes you to court will be dismissed as a liar. This is what God’s servants can expect. I’ll see to it that everything works out for the best.” God’s Decree. MSG
COL 2:15 In him dying mankind’s death, he defused every possible claim of accusation against the human race and thus made a public spectacle of every rule and authority in God’s brilliant triumph, demonstrated in him. MIRROR