He led David down, and there they were, scattered over the countryside, eating, drinking and reveling because of the great amount of plunder they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from Judah. 1 Samuel 30:16 (NIV) David and his men met up with an Egyptian slave who led them to the Almalekites. They saw them partying up because of the plunder they took. David attacked and slaughtered almost all of them. You’re going to need to fight [...] Read more »
How to Know Whose and Who You Are
How to Know Whose and Who You Are a message by Trevor Lund From identity springs destiny. Until we more firmly grasp Whose we are, it doesn’t really matter who we think we are. Knowing Whose we are empowers us to live out His dreams for us. This message may not tell you anything you don’t already know, but it will help you to not just hold it as an idea in your head or a sentiment in your heart, [...] Read more »
The Eyes of the Lord
“Halleluuuuujahhhh!” It was the response our friend Bissi Abraham had to the first part of my news. Bissi had followed God’s call to Palmerston North from his home in Nigeria. He had seen his nation transformed with the power of God and came to New Zealand to see the same thing happen there. We had a lot in common – although I haven’t yet seen the dead raised – it was an encouragement to know God was calling us from [...] Read more »
How Can You Stop Living Offended at God?
Here’s how to stop living offended at God. I’ll give you the means to not only heal the root wound that are the reason that you’re offended, I’ll give you tools to live daily live out being un-offended at God. We live in a world that was once the enemies. Jesus won the battle at the cross and made friends again with everything that was fallen. He redeemed us and reconciled us to himself. But while the battle is won. [...] Read more »
Experience the Life of An Overcomer
If you’re caught in habitual sin you’re either living under the law or oppressed by demons. If you’re living under the law, stop it. Why have you tried to complete in the flesh what was started by the Spirit? If it’s demons oppressing you – stand up to them. Don’t be afraid of them and don’t ignore them. You have authority over them. Live out of your identity. John tells us: Those who have been born into God’s family do [...] Read more »
What Does Living Under the Law Look Like?
In the last post on this topic I quickly defined what living “under the law” looks like, so you can know if that’s why you’re so attracted to living like Paul’s illustration of Romans 7. I used the following criteria: Judgement over Grace Works over Relationship Shame over Identity It’s time I let you know what I mean by those. Judgment over Grace When we live under the law, we live with Judgment. Judgment blames God for the works of [...] Read more »
The Father Has Honored Us
We can honor the Father because He’s first honored us. He has lifted us up and seated us in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:4-6). He has changed our relationship from being a servant to being a friend (John 15:15), He’s called us His co-workers(2 Corinthians 6:1), and He’s made us joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). Why has He done this? Why does He cause the sun to rise on the evil and good and send rain on the righteous and unrighteous [...] Read more »
Remember the Father has Forgiven Us
You do not need to be perfect before Christ forgives you and welcomes you into His kingdom. He loves you the way you are… and wants to empower you to forgive others, to be forgiven by others, and to accept the forgiveness He freely offers you. You can arrive at this by first admitting you’ve fallen short of the impossible standard of a Perfect God… you’re not perfect. We’re all ready to admit that, but most of us use it [...] Read more »
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