Leading the Blind
What happens when that belief system collapses? ….
Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.
People believe their work is their identity. What happens when that systems collapses?
People believe they are worth something because of their accomplishments. What happens when that system collapses?
People believe they are strong when don’t show emotion, look like they have it all together and self-medicate to cope. What happens when that system collapses?
People believe that if you love someone enough, they won’t disappoint us. What happens when that system collapses?
People believe if they accelerate sexuality, they will be complete. What happens when that system collapses?
People believe if they are a good person, everything even outs in the end. What happens when that belief system collapses?
People believe if they go to church, their troubles will go away. (Our daughter will be healed…my marriage will be saved…his addiction to alcohol will end…my struggles with loneliness and depression will vanish…my teenager won’t rebel.) What happens when that belief system collapses?
Why do I give my life to what I do?
* Not because I don’t have trouble.
* Not because I never mess up.
* Not because I think I’m better than everybody else.
*Not because I have all the answers.
*Not because people don’t disappoint me.
*Not because I don’t hurt.
* And, not because I’m immune to unhealthy belief systems of my own.
I give my life to what I do because I KNOW Jesus is the only hope when a belief system collapses.
1 Peter 3: 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
No amount of Jewelry, or makeup, or hair color, or beautiful clothing can cover up an evil heart.
And there is no beauty that can compare with a pure heart that is passionate for God. A clean conscious and pure motives, and love of God, makes a person extremely beautiful and wise. Whether it be a woman or a man.
Be still and know He is God.
If we are not still we can not let God manifest. He absolutely can not and will not move in the atmosphere of anxiety and stress.
*He is God of peace.
God will not make Himself known to those who are full of self power and try to be in control.
*He is God and He needs to be worshiped and feared as God.
***Fearing God with the revelation that He is God and we are His creation Is the beginning of wisdom.
*God is not our equal whom we can argue with and complain to. When we let go of all the fears and unbelief and finally submit to Him in absolute stillness and when we quiet our soul down in total submission to His presence He manifests His glory to His worshipers and makes Himself known.
To know Him is the highest calling.
* He is good but He is God.
*He does not respond to our tantrum and panic He only responds to our worship and submission.
He is our king.
He is the king of glory. Lift up the gates of our heart and let the king of glory come in and rule our spirit soul and body. Return to Him in quiet submission. He will reveal Himself as the king of glory who can conquer every enemy in our lives.
God will heal and restore and prosper us. BUT He will not come until we bow down our PRIDE and let go of our fears and trust Him with absolute stillness of our soul.
Without FAITH we can not stand still. There is no peace for the rebellious and unbelieving soul
* Without faith we can not enter into His rest
* Without faith it is impossible to please God. His manifest presence only comes in the atmosphere of faith and submission.
** Stand still and let God be God and you will see God manifest His glory in the midst of crisis and save you with His miracle wonder working power.
You will see Him part the Red Sea and let you walk on dry grounds in front of all your enemies.
We should separate ourselves from EVERYTHING that instills fear and brings confusion. Refuse to allow anything to undermine your peace and stability in the Lord. If you will do this, you will be able to see clearly the attack of the enemy against you, which will then position you to resist him while you maintain spiritual integrity. The Lord will give you this insight if you will set your heart to see. Put on the “Armor”.
1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
Praise God that by sending His Son Jesus WE HAVE VICTORY!!!!
Jesus is greater then anything or problem. But if we make Him into a pocket size Jesus who we pull out when we have a problem to make our problem vanish—- His power is limited in our life, by our own choice.
1JN 4:4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
We have power over Satan. 1 John 4:4 says the battle is already won, that through Christ we have already overcome the world. Also:
* We DO have power over our minds. *We DO- No compromise, no deals,
*We DO have POWER over our minds!
2 Corinthians 10:5 says that we can take captive to any wrong thought that comes against the knowledge of God and DEMOLISH it.
*** The battles already won, and we are on the winning side. Plus if our God is for us than what could ever stand against? NOTHING.
Thank You Jesus!!!! “The CROSS”
1John 4:15-All who confess that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.
JN 14: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Amen