THE POWER OF NOT GIVING UP 9-22-23 VIDEO DON’T GIVE UP TD
The enemy has sent out all he has to try to discourage you from moving forward. But what he didn’t know is it there is a power given to us not to give up it’s a real power. Power right and authority belongs to us. This power brings boldness and courage.
Matt 10:1 The prayer was no sooner prayed than it was answered. Jesus called twelve of his followers and sent them into the ripe fields. He gave them power to kick out the evil spirits and to tenderly care for the bruised and hurt lives. MSG
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Matthew 10:1 Jesus gathered his twelve disciples and imparted to them authority to cast out demons and to heal every sickness and every disease. TPT
Matthew 28:19 Now wherever you go, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
[20] And teach them to faithfully follow all that I have commanded you. And never forget that I am with you every day, even to the completion of this age.” TPT
LUKE 9:1 Then he summoned the twelve together and gave them power and an understanding of their Source in their I am-ness [authority] over all demons and to heal all diseases.
2 And he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
3 He then advised them to travel light! They wouldn’t need a staff or travel-bag; not even food or money; neither a change of clothes.
4 Allow the hospitality of the locals to be your home-base to operate from. MIRROR
LUKE 10:19 See, I have given you authority to trample upon serpents and scorpions and every powerful symbolic disguize of the enemy. Nothing shall by any means nullify your authentic identity! Your likeness is secured in me! MIRROR
JOHN 1:12 Everyone who realizes their association in him, convinced that he is their original life and that his name defines them, God gives the assurance that they are indeed his offspring, begotten of him; he sanctions the legitimacy of their sonship. MIRROR
John 12:49 I’m not making any of this up on my own. The Father who sent me gave me orders, told me what to say and how to say it.
50 And I know exactly what his command produces: real and eternal life. That’s all I have to say. What the Father told me, I tell you.” MSG
Acts 4:18 They called them back and warned them that they were on no account ever again to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.
19 But Peter and John spoke right back, “Whether it’s right in God’s eyes to listen to you rather than to God, you decide.
20 As for us, there’s no question — we can’t keep quiet about what we’ve seen and heard.” MSG
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
2 Tim 1:7 God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible. MSG
2 TIM 1:7 Become fully acquainted with his gift in you, there is nothing timid about it; the dynamic of a mind liberated in the spirit of love is fearless and unstoppable. MIRROR
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
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
Eph 1:18 your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for Christians,
19 oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him — endless energy, boundless strength! MSG
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EPH 1:18 I pray that your thoughts will be flooded with light and inspired insight; that you will clearly picture his intent in identifying you in him so that you may know how precious you are to him. What God possesses in your redeemed innocence is his treasure and the glorious trophy of his inheritance! You are God’s portion. You are the sum total of his assets and the measure of his wealth!
19 I pray that you will be overwhelmed with an understanding of the magnitude of his power in the finished work of Christ. This is what results in the dynamic of your faith. MIRROR
Luke 24:49 What comes next is very important: I am sending what my Father promised to you, so stay here in the city until he arrives, until you’re equipped with power from on high.” MSG
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Luke 24:49 I will send the fulfillment of the Father’s promise to you, so stay here in the city until you are clothed with the mighty power of heaven.” TPT
Isa 26:3 People with their minds set on you, you keep completely whole, Steady on their feet, because they keep at it and don’t quit. MSG
EPH 5:20 Because you are identified in the Name of Jesus Christ, you can afford to always overflow in gratitude to the Father, in spite of everything that happens to you. You are not under circumstances but above circumstances because you are in him! MIRROR
Rom 11:4 And do you remember God’s answer? I still have seven thousand who haven’t quit, Seven thousand who are loyal to the finish.
5 It’s the same today. There’s a fiercely loyal minority still — not many, perhaps, but probably more than you think.
6 They’re holding on, not because of what they think they’re going to get out of it, but because they’re convinced of God’s grace and purpose in choosing them. If they were only thinking of their own immediate self-interest, they would have left long ago. MSG
Rom 12:11 Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master,
12 cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder.
13 Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.
14 Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. MSG
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Romans 12:11 Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward him boiling hot! Radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let him fill you with excitement as you serve him.
[12] Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times.
[13] Take a constant interest in the needs of God’s beloved people and respond by helping them. And eagerly welcome people as guests into your home.
[14] Speak blessing, not cursing, over those who reject and persecute you. TPT
HEB 11:34 Their faith extinguished powerful fires. They escaped from fierce battles. They were empowered in spite of their frailty. They became heroes in battle and caused hostile armies to flee before them. MIRROR
Gal 6:9 So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. MSG
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Gal 6:9 And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint. AMP
2 Tim 4:2 so proclaim the Message with intensity; keep on your watch. Challenge, warn, and urge your people. Don’t ever quit. Just keep it simple. MSG
Heb 12:1 Do you see what this means — all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running — and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins.
2 Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed — that exhilarating finish in and with God — he could put up with anything along the way: cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God.
3 When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!
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James 5:10 Take the old prophets as your mentors. They put up with anything, went through everything, and never once quit, all the time honoring God. MSG
COL 1:11 You are empowered in the dynamic of God’s strength; his mind is made up about you! He enables you to be strong in endurance and steadfastness with joy.
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Col 1:11-12 We pray that you’ll have the strength to stick it out over the long haul — not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory-strength God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy,
12 thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us. MSG