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A renewed mind places its trust in GOD’S Almighty Power!

A transformed mind does not rely on man’s wisdom.  We are meant to access Heaven’s solutions to the problems we encounter here on earth.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Corinthians chapter 2:

1 My brothers and sisters, when I first came to proclaim to you the secrets of God, I refused to come as an expert, trying to impress you with my eloquent speech and lofty wisdom.

2 For while I was with you I was determined to be consumed with one topic—Jesus, the crucified Messiah.

3 I stood before you feeling inadequate, filled with reverence for God, and trembling under the sense of the importance of my words.

4 The message I preached and how I preached it was not an attempt to sway you with persuasive arguments but to prove to you the Almighty Power of God’s Holy Spirit.

5 For God intended that your faith not be established on man’s wisdom but by trusting in HIS Almighty Power.

Have you been plagued by your past sins?  It is vital that we not only understand but fully embrace what Paul wrote in the following verses.  He was once Christ’s enemy but now he is a chief advocate of the power of The Cross and Resurrection.  Paul was one of the greatest legal minds of the Jews, so he revealed the legality of what Jesus did between the Cross and the Resurrection in the following two verses.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Colossians chapter 2:

14 Jesus canceled out every legal violation we had on our record and the old arrest warrant that stood to indict us. He erased it all—our sins, our stained soul—he deleted it all and they cannot be retrieved! Everything we once were in Adam has been placed onto His cross and nailed permanently there as a public display of cancellation.

Our sins were erased and fully deleted from our record.  We must not allow our thinking to revert back to the old man… he is gone!

What did Jesus do then?

15 Then Jesus made a public spectacle of all the powers and principalities of darkness, stripping away from them every weapon and all their spiritual authority and power to accuse us. And by the power of the cross, Jesus led them around as prisoners in a procession of triumph. He was not their prisoner; they were His!

You and I have the authority in Christ to enforce this triumph upon the dethroned rulers of this world.  Jesus went to the Cross as the Lamb of GOD but once He died on the Cross, He was resurrected as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords… the Lion of Judah!  He is Who we serve today.

When you pray for someone and they get healed, you just enforced the victory of Christ on a dethroned influence.  When you pray for a neighbor who has struggled with torment since they were a child and that torment gets broke off them, you just enforced the authority of Christ according to what Jesus would do if He were standing in your place.

Having dethroned the principalities and powers, Jesus cleared the Way for us to fulfill His Great Commission in all areas.  Knowing this, when we take Holy Communion, we keep this great victory before us.

A renewed mind is the Mind of Christ!

A transformed mind transforms a person.  We are meant to access Heaven’s solutions to the problems we encounter here on earth.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

In other Words, stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in His Eyes.

What is the Will of GOD?  Jesus stated it quite clearly as He spoke in Matthew chapter 6:

10 Your Kingdom come. Your Will be done On earth as it is in Heaven.

The renewed mind proves the reality of Heaven on earth!  The renewed mind puts on display the reality of GOD’S Heart.  Jesus demonstrated this reality as He had compassion on the multitudes and healed them all and set the captives free who had been demonized.  We are to do the same.

And Jesus further spoke:

33 “So above all, constantly seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.

The renewed mind sees the answer more than the problem.  The enemy works to make us more aware of the problems we face than the solutions we carry.  If we focus on the problems we face, we will live in reaction to those problems.  We will live in defense mode.  Jesus lived in response to THE FATHER.

Neither my anger nor my tenacity intimidates the devil.  The Blood of Jesus is what intimidates the devil.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 6:

4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the Glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

11 So let it be the same way with you! Since you are now joined with him, you must continually view yourselves as dead and unresponsive to sin’s appeal while living daily for God’s pleasure in union with Jesus, the Anointed One.

Great faith comes from great surrender.  The renewed mind creates an opportunity for faith to flow.  If you think on the Kingdom, you get the benefits of the Kingdom.  Whatever kingdom your thoughts reveal, that kingdom will be manifested in your life.

The adversary would attempt to bring up your past and keep you restrained from walking in a renewed mind.  Paul dealt with that lie as he wrote by The Holy Spirit in Colossians chapter 2:

12 For we’ve been buried with Christ into His death. Our “baptism into death” also means we were raised with Him when we believed in God’s resurrection power, the power that raised Him from death’s realm.

13 This “realm of death” describes our former state, for we were held in sin’s grasp. But now, we’ve been resurrected out of that “realm of death” never to return, for we are forever alive and forgiven of all our sins!

14 He canceled out every legal violation we had on our record and the old arrest warrant that stood to indict us. He erased it all—our sins, our stained soul—He deleted it all and they cannot be retrieved! Everything we once were in Adam has been placed onto his cross and nailed permanently there as a public display of cancellation.

It is vital that we embrace the fullness of what Christ did on our behalf so that we have no hindrance or obstacle to the renewing of our mind.

We are not meant to be passive in our Spiritual walk!

I have known believers who claim to rely solely on the sovereignty of GOD.  They had the attitude that if GOD wants something to happen in their lives, HE will simply deposit it in them.  They simply sat in their spiritual recliners waiting for HIM to do something.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Corinthians chapter 14:

1 Pursue Love, and desire Spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

2 For he who speaks in a Tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.

3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

5 I wish you all spoke with Tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with Tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

When we actively pursue operating in Spiritual gifts, we will serve the church and build it up.  When Spiritual gifts are in operation, it testifies to the congregation that The Holy Spirit has manifested Himself among the people.

Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 14:

19 So then, make it your top priority to live a life of peace with harmony in your relationships, eagerly seeking to strengthen and encourage one another.

By definition, a priority requires us to act and pursue, there is nothing passive about it.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Timothy chapter 6:

10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on Eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

And in 2^nd Timothy chapter 2:

21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, Love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.

You and I have a responsibility to pursue a Holy, active life.  Jesus affirmed this when He commanded us to fulfill the Great Commission.

Jesus spoke in Mark chapter 16:

15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.

I used to think that you had to be a missionary to Africa in order to fulfill the Great Commission.  “All the world” includes the local supermarket, drug store, and restaurant.  You may have a ministry to bless restaurant servers who will ultimately want to hear The Good News.  Your mission ground may be your neighborhood, even family members.  As we are sensitive to The Holy Spirit, He will guide us to our individual mission fields.  However, it is our responsibility to actively pursue the opportunities set before us.

Faith will enhance your ability to minister and serve others!

We illustrate what we value by what we are willing to pay a price for.

Our priorities will reflect what we value on a daily basis.  As for me, I highly value the early morning time I spend with THE LORD.  It establishes the day for me.

Faith grows from surrender or yieldedness, not striving.  It is impossible to please GOD without faith (Hebrews 11:6).  It pleases Our Heavenly Father for us to yield to HIS Word and respond accordingly.  When my son or daughter embraces my counsel and acts on it, I too am greatly pleased.  In essence, they have honored me as their earthly father.

You cannot “self-will” your way to great faith.

When tempted by the accuser, Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 4:

4 But Jesus answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds from the Mouth of God.'”

Jesus reminded the accuser of what was spoken by The Holy Spirit in Deuteronomy chapter 8:

1 “Every commandment which I command you today you must be careful to observe, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land of which the LORD swore to your fathers.

2 And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.

3 So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every Word that proceeds from the Mouth of the LORD.

4 Your garments did not wear out on you, nor did your foot swell these forty years. 5 You should know in your heart that as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you.

6 “Therefore you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him.

If Jesus lived in this manner while on the earth, why is it to difficult for men to walk in the same manner?

Faith comes in two forms: a fruit of THE SPIRIT or a gift of THE SPIRIT:

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 5:

22 But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is Divine Love in all its varied expressions:

joy that overflows,

peace that subdues,

patience that endures,

kindness in action,

a life full of virtue,

faith that prevails,

gentleness of heart,

and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

He also recorded by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Corinthians chapter 12:

4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.

6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.

7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:

8 for to one is given the Word of Wisdom through the Spirit,

to another the Word of knowledge through the same Spirit,

9 to another faith by the same Spirit,

to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit,

10 to another the working of miracles,

to another prophecy,

to another discerning of spirits,

to another different kinds of tongues,

to another the interpretation of tongues.

11 But One and the Same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

Fruit is something you can develop and grow inside you by nurturing it, feeding it.  When you feed on The Word of GOD, your faith grows.

Faith does not come out of determination but comes from surrender and acceptance of The Word of GOD.  Faith is the evidence of a current relationship where you’re hearing from GOD.  My hearing is enhanced by the reading of Scripture and as my hearing is enhanced, I become more sensitive to the leading of The Holy Spirit. 

This is vital for ministering healing to those who are afflicted.  Your faith will heal them, and you won’t have to rely on the state of their faith at all.

I live because HE talks; I am alive because HE speaks.  FATHER spoke the worlds into being and they continue to exist because of HIS Words.  The Breath of GOD is the origin of Life so let us pursue Life in all its forms.  When we do, faith results!

Divine priorities attract resources and Divine Presence!

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 6:

33 But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

In other Words, “So above all, constantly seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.”

Jesus provided each of us with our top priority and it is our responsibility to pursue this priority daily.  When we pursue the less important things at the expense of the top priority, lack comes forth which causes worry and fear of insufficiency.

Fear is faith in the inferior.

When you focus on seeking first The Kingdom of GOD, you allow FATHER to manage the less important things on your behalf.  Life becomes simpler and more rewarding.

David recorded by The Holy Spirit in Psalm chapter 103:

2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:

3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,

4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

5 Who satisfies your life with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

I am the first to admit that there are times when I need to re-engage with GOD’S purpose for my life.  For whatever reason, I get distracted with what is going on around me and slowly focus on those less important things.  It is easy to do.  Thankfully, The Holy Spirit brings this issue to my attention, and I get back on track to what is truly important in my life and purpose.

Are you going to learn by HIS direction, or will you learn by HIS deliverance?

You cannot step into Divine purpose without sacrifice.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Haggai chapter 1:

2 “Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, saying: ‘This people says, “The time has not come, the time that the LORD’s house should be built.”‘”

3 Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying,

4 “Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?”

5 Now therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts: “Consider your ways!

6 “You have sown much, and bring in little; You eat, but do not have enough; You drink, but you are not filled with drink; You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; And he who earns wages, Earns wages to put into a bag with holes.”

7 Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Consider your ways!

The children of Israel forgot their priority concerning The Temple.  What was the result?  Scarcity and unfruitfulness.  FATHER had a corrective interview with them!

8 Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple, that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified,” says the LORD.

9 “You looked for much, but indeed it came to little; and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why?” says the LORD of hosts. “Because of My House that is in ruins, while every one of you runs to his own house.

The people re-engaged with their purpose:

12 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the Voice of the LORD their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as the LORD their God had sent him; and the people feared the Presence of the LORD.

FATHER wanted to fill the Temple with HIS Glory.

In chapter 2:

4 Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ says the LORD; ‘and be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the LORD, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ says the LORD of hosts.

5 ‘According to the Word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, so My Spirit remains among you; do not fear!’

6 “For thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land;

7 and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the LORD of hosts.

8 ‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ says the LORD of hosts.

9 ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the LORD of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the LORD of hosts.”

Let us keep GOD’S purpose for our lives as our highest priority.  Let HIS Glory fill our temple!

The Word of GOD IS the final authority in all areas!

How many times have you heard, “This is not what we believe.”?  Does it really matter what people believe if it does not line up with the Word of GOD?  Generally speaking, the reason people don’t believe in a certain area of the Scripture is because they don’t operate in that area.

The Word is our final authority. Our experiences must be judged by Scripture not Scripture judged by experiences. The Word of God is forever settled in Heaven, we must settle it on earth.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Psalm chapter 119:

89 Forever, O LORD, Your Word is settled in Heaven.

90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.

91 They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants. 92 Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction.

93 I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me Life.

The word forever means that it will never change!  If some aspect of The Word does not operate in your life, it doesn’t mean that the Word is the problem, the problem lies with you.  It is your responsibility to find out why.  You are not going to get God to change His Mind to agree with you. You must change your mind to agree with Him.  God’s Word never stops working.

It is recorded by The Holy Spirit in Isaiah chapter 55:

11 So shall My Word be that goes forth from My Mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

In other Words, “So also will be the word that I speak; it does not return to Me unfulfilled. My Word performs My purpose and fulfills the mission I sent it out to accomplish.”

God does not have to decree that any human being be healed. He has already said it and it is a fact. Now it is up to Christians to establish God’s Word on the earth, by removing the enemy’s works from the bodies of humans. It is up to us to enforce the defeat that God has already won over His enemy. God does not have to do anything to affect the healing of any person. He has already decreed it.

David recorded by The Holy Spirit in Psalm chapter 138:

2 I will worship toward Your Holy Temple, And praise Your Name For Your lovingkindness and Your Truth; For You have magnified Your Word above all Your Name.

God has forever connected His keeping His Word with His Name.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Malachi chapter 3:

6 “For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.

And in Hebrews chapter 13:

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

9 Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

We must not allow ourselves to be led astray by various, exotic doctrines based on some interpretation or special word given to someone claiming to hear from GOD.

Jesus prayed to FATHER in John chapter 17:

17 Sanctify them by Your Truth. Your Word is Truth.

We are made Holy by the Truth.

When the Sadducees came to Jesus to test Him, He responded to them in Matthew chapter 22:

29 Jesus answered them, “You are deluded, because your hearts are not filled with the revelation of the Scriptures or the power of God.

30 For after the resurrection, men and women will not marry, just like the angels of Heaven don’t marry.

31 Haven’t you read what God said:

32 ‘I am the Living God, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”

Revelation and power testify of the veracity of GOD’S Word.  Don’t let someone with deluded thoughts misdirect your focus!  Divine healing is an excellent example of GOD’S power testifying to the world.