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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Confidence - Now Think On This by Steve Martin


Confidence
- Now Think On This
by Steve Martin


“Not that the troubles should come as any surprise to you. You've always known that we're in for this kind of thing. It's part of our calling.” (1 Thess. 3:3 THE MESSAGE)


The Lord is not surprised by events in the world. As an all-knowing God, He knows the end from the beginning. He is the Ruler of all, and nothing happens without His knowledge.

So where does that leave us when we see the acts of ungodly mankind rage around us, carrying out their evil desires and works? We must stand on the truth of His Word, knowing that “These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage. But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” (Jude 16-21 NKJV)

Our hearts and spirits do grieve as we see and hear of rejoicing over rulings in favor of same-sex marriage, and of other judgements passed by the “supreme court” of the land, which are contrary to that of God’s Eternal Word.  As we want to abide in a place where our children and grandchildren can have the presence of the Lord’s Spirit surround them, the atmosphere of the prevailing winds would seek to counter that desire, for those who do long for His kingdom to come.

Our confidence in the Lord can rest on His promise that at the proper time He will bring to an end the unrighteous and evil doings increasing in these last days. He will deliver His rewards to those who live according to His commandments, while striking down those opposed to abiding in His love.

When the darkness increases, the light of His glory will shine ever bright. His eternal plan will not be prevented from being accomplished, to establish His rule and reign in the heavens and on the earth. Continuing to walk and trust in the Lord’s solid Word will bring us through to the end, and we will see His truth come marching in.

As it is written in Psalm 97, “The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad! Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. A fire goes before Him, and burns up His enemies round about. His lightnings light the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory. 

Let all be put to shame who serve carved images, who boast of idols. Worship Him, all you gods. Zion hears and is glad, and the daughters of Judah rejoice because of Your judgments, O Lord. For You, Lord, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name." (NKJV)

Our hearts need not be surprised at what is happening around us, nor should we be afraid of what may come our way. For our times are in the Lord’s hands, and He will see us through to the end, as we keep our trust in Him. Our confidence remains in the Lord.

Now think on this,

Steve Martin
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Now Think On This #173 “Confidence” by Steve Martin 
Date: In the year of our Lord 2015 (06.27.15) Saturday at 9:00 am in Charlotte, NC


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Friday, January 3, 2014

Elijah List - If You Follow Your Calling, This Will Be Your Best Year Yet - Rick Joyner

Rick Joyner:
Happy New Year! If You Follow Your Calling, 
This Will Be Your Best Year Yet
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Like many of you, I find that the beginning of the year is a great time to pray and seek the Lord for what's ahead. I'd say that Rick Joyner's latest word is a must read for the beginning of this New Year...it will really help and encourage you!

In fact, make sure and forward on to your friends too and tell them to subscribe to the Elijah List as we will be posting upcoming prophetic words for the year.

I pray as Rick Joyner shares in his word that THIS WILL BE YOUR BEST YEAR YET!

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Rick Joyner:
Happy New Year! If You Follow Your Calling, 
This Will Be Your Best Year Yet

Rick JoynerWe will continue our study of how the kingdoms of this world are in conflict with the coming Kingdom of God, but I would like to take this opportunity to be thankful for all the Lord did in 2013 and for all of the potential of 2014.

Because we are commanded to "enter His gates with thanksgiving" (see Psalm 100:4), I ask you to take a few minutes to think of all the things that took place in 2013 for which you are thankful, and thank Him.

Our thanksgiving to God should include everything that happened, because we are told to give thanks in all things. Everything works together for our good, so we should actually be thankful for everything in our lives. This may be hard for many things and will require even more faith. Since we know that "without faith it is impossible to please Him," the more faith we have in Him the more it pleases Him (see Hebrews 11:6).

Your Best Year Yet

Don't get your security from the crowd but from the LordNow let us resolve that we are going to enter 2014 with a thankful heart that is continually thanking Him. In this way, we will be able to continually dwell in His presence, and 2014 will be our best year yet.

Many reduce faith to belief in an outcome instead of faith in God. Having the best year yet does not depend on what happens in 2014 as much as it does on how close we get to the Lord. 

Psalm 16:11 declares,
"You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever."

You can know that this is your calling, because it is the calling on each of God's people. 

It is God's will for 2014 to be your best year yet—full of more peace and more joy than you have ever experienced before, because He is calling you to draw closer to Him. 

Every year thereafter is supposed to be even more full of the peace of God and the joy of the Lord because it is your calling to get ever closer to Him.

All we have to do is follow Him and resolve that we are going to fulfill our highest purpose as human beings—to love Him above all things and to love one another.

Peace of God

It is that simple. Those things that divert us from simplicity of devotion to Christ bring pain, confusion, frustration, and fear into our lives. If we place seeking the Lord above all things, as is basic to those who resolve to keep Him their first love, then every major decision we make in our lives will be based on first seeking His Kingdom and His righteousness.

As we are told in Romans 14:17, His Kingdom is "righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." If we are seeking first His Kingdom and His righteousness in all of our major decisions, then we will be doing what is right in the sight of the Lord, which leads to true peace that leads to true joy.

As we proceed into these times, the distinction between those who have built their lives on the Kingdom of God and those who peacehave built on the kingdoms of this world will become increasingly pronounced.

Those who have the peace of God will become more quickly distinguished from those who do not. 

Those without the peace of God will be growing in fear and discord. Those who have the peace of God will be growing in the joy of the Lord, and this will cause them stand out more. You are called to be one of those standout people who represent the Kingdom of God. 

If you follow your calling, this will be your best year yet.

Please also consider that as your peace and joy in the Lord becomes more pronounced, you will be asked more often what is the source of this. I Peter 3:15 tells us to, "sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you." 

Your peace and joy will result in many salvations as these times unfold. Rehearse now how you will answer those who ask about the Source of your hope, your peace, and your joy.

Rick Joyner
MorningStar Ministries

Rick Joyner is the founder and executive director of MorningStar Ministries and Heritage International Ministries and is the Senior Pastor of MorningStar Fellowship Church. He is the author of more than forty books, including The Final QuestA Prophetic History, and Church History

He is also the president of The OAK Initiative, an interdenominational movement that is mobilizing thousands of Christians to be engaged in the great issues of our times, being the salt and light that they are called to be. Rick and his wife, Julie, have five children: Anna, Aaryn, Amber, Ben, and Sam.

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2-Set Teaching
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