dennis j adams

For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. (Romans 5:7-9 ESV)

The intensity and the immense struggle that went on when Jesus was nailed to the Cross of Calvary can only be understood by faith and a determined heart. A heart that has been introduced to the Suffering Servant, Jesus Christ. He who was perched by His own free will to a cross in the public’s eye, humiliated and suffering, gave Himself the we may live. His short term experience on this earth brought long term results to mankind. His period of time on the cross was small compared to the life He has given us. During the time He accomplished what He came to do here on this earth and that was to bring salvation to humanity. (Mark 10:45) Given the opportunity to not do this was not a choice but a surrendering of His heart to the Father’s will. The long hours he spent in pain and anguish caused all creation to take notice to what was going to come about. His life became sin and His whole person was separated from God, His Father. He blessed those that were there by His words of forgiveness and compassion. He gave one a open door to paradise while He knew one would turn from Him. During His life as a man on earth He knew that His sole purpose was to get to that cross and suffer that we all may live. He was willing even though we were yet in sin to die for us that we may be forgiven. Set at liberty from the the bondage of sin (Romans 6:14) and freed from the law we could not live by. Setting His mercy on all mankind, underwritten by His grace, that by faith we could accept such a gift of salvation.

He, looking pat the pain and suffering envisioned us empowered by His Holy Spirit withe the Armor of God on and moving in the mode of a conqueror. Knowing that what was to happen was going to redeem mankind from an eternal death and a hell which was not meant for His children. To ponder just what went through His mind as He from the pinnacle of the cross cold further than any man who was standing on the highest peak on earth. Jesus looked into the future and embraced the Throne He knew as the Creator of the world. (Colossians 1:14-16) How could anyone love like this? Who could justify us freely and with such perfection? Who could forgive a people that has rejected Him over and over again by actions and words of pride? This One, who stepped across the heavens into a womb of a virgin to be born in poverty yet reign as the King of kings and Lord of lords in His Kingdom not of this earth. While on that cross He accepted the pain and the sin and turned it into victory that we will not feel the wrath of God. When He stated “it is finished” (John 19:30) that is exactly what it meant. The battle for our souls was over and victory now belonged to all that would come to God through Him. (Hebrews 7:25) In such a short period life changed forever…

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the hand of God.

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. (Matthew 18:20 ESV)

Unity in the Spirit is the tightest unity that can be enabled to combine the power of heaven on this earth. The Word declares that where two agree on anything that they ask it will be done for them by the Father in heaven. (Matthew 18:19) Having been born again into the family of God represents the depth of unity which cannot be compared to anything else. Simply stated in Paul’s writings, nothing can separate you (us) from the love of God. (Romans 8:39) There is a real meaningful relationship with God and His children. When anyone feels alone and away from everyone else they can know that God is with them. (Romans 8:31) The Lord is with us at all times, He never leaves us nor forsakes us (Hebrews 13:5) His Spirit abides in us and and walks with us forming a powerful team which cannot be defeated. His Word being a sharpened sword which cuts through the lies and pride of the enemy and sets us high above the circumstances of life. The welding together of truth in the hearts of people will always bring a strength that cannot be conquered.

The Church is a strong unit of believers and has opportunities to bring down the enemies strongholds in and on this earth. Praying against the powers and principalities that raise up against the people of God and His promises. Tearing down the wicked hosts in high places and keeping the forces of evil at by by casting down the powers of darkness. The Body of Christ is one and should act as one in belief and in purpose. However, the reason for a weakened Church is not because God’s Word is failing, it cannot! It is because she has decentralized over trivial doctrinal beliefs that cause a deep lack of trust and unity. The base truth is that Christ is not being taught, preached or praised in many gatherings. Men are being raised up to be approved by people and the Lord is placed out on the edge of discussion and worship. Harnessing unity is not like taking a wild horse and breaking it. We are the ones that need to be harnessed and broken and that happens at salvation’s door. The entrance into the Kingdom of God takes team work and that continues through the nurturing and maturing of each believer. (Philippians 4:13) The Church needs to endeavor to keep unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3) There is a goodness that comes when God’s children come together in unity which births eternal and incorruptible strength amongst the Body of Christ.

Isolation and loneliness gives a breeding ground for doubt and fear and weakens the purpose of the Church. If God is with us (Hebrews 13:6) is the heart beat of all that know God… Hie Word and His promises keep the Church welded and determined to be victorious. The walls of separation have been torn down at Calvary and the unity and team work of God’s Church cannot be weakened lest people deny Christ and the power of His salvation. His power will never be broken nor His salvation tarnished but disunity in the family of God can bring defeat in the heart people when they are not accepted by those they have trusted. The Church is to always live out the John 17…. That they may be one eve as we are one…. (John 17:22)

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.

Christianity as defined by the outsider is a religion of violence and separatism. Giving focus to the wars and the dislike that borders on hatred for other religions and cults that embark on a different path to God. The quest of deliverance from sin caused a horrific death of a human being yet the focus is put on the persons who have been freed from sin. These and other statements of ridicule and dissension have shed an awful light on the faith of a Christian. The awkward moments of a Christian when placed in conversations about these criticisms can be see and remarked upon during the responses through rebuttal.

With this written as though it is to dispel the lies of Christianity it is really quite the opposite. The only awkwardness that a Christian ever feels is when they realize that what Jesus did for them was so righteous and undeserved that it brings deep conviction. The Christian faith is based on love not hate or radical separatism from the world. It is faith that reaches out into the world and brings a message of hope and promise. The involvement in the lives of humanity is God’s choice to make and He placed His son on this earth so love could be witnessed in the purest sense. (John 3:16) When there is a mention of war or the shedding of blood it is because the enemy of the sol of man has raised up a lie that would try to tear apart the character and purity of God’s fullness and plan for man. It is true that there are Christian by name only that have brought criticism and irreparable damage to some lives by the lies that have spoken and the character of evil that they have portrayed using God’s name. This is not what God is about! He is about unity of spirit and bringing man back into a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:1-18) Men are the cause of wars and separatism by the prejudices and competitiveness of human nature. This nature is what Jesus came to change by regeneration and transformation. (Romans 12:2) Growing in grace and living in trust of what the Savior, Jesus Christ, has provided for mankind through His Incarnation, death, resurrection and ascension is not to bring embarrassment but comfort convenience and a pleasing life.

When a person does not realize the fullness of God and His way of doing things it can seem awkward at some of His commands. The commandments of the Lord are not burdensome (1 John 5:3) but they are pleasurable and lawful. When the Lord states to “fear not” and to “stand still” it goes against the grain of a carnal character that resides in the heart of men. Pride rises up and debates with the will of God. Human pride is a great enemy of God and tries to make God obsolete in the conditions of mans need for assurance. Humility is the resource one should have when living of God, knowing that the reassurance needed each day can only come from a loving God. The way God leads His people into battle brings awkwardness to a mistrusting heart. Going into battle with a choir leading the army (2 Chronicles 20) or with just three hundred men (Judges 7) seems quite awkward and inconvenient. The heart of person that trusts in the Lord is full of faith and knowledge of God’s Everlasting commitment to sustain the believer.(Psalm 3:5) Have Christ on the cross to suffer a most painful death so man can live in the presence of God makes a great deal of sense to the one who is in love with God. The wonders of God’s love is shown through these actions of the supernatural. Accepting the love of God and having a Godly sorrow for sin committed will bring the mind and soul into commonality with God’s plan for mankind. The heart of God touches the heart of man and it is wedded together as one for eternity.

The only time that it is awkward to be called a Christina and to live the Christian life is when it is done only in profession and not in actual truth. Serving God without faith and obtaining His love without understanding His grace. These are the awkward moments that some may feel. The other is only when the enemy succeeds in camouflaging the reality of God’s love and bringing a mirage of fear and doubt. Awkwardness in Christianity resides outside the true commitment of God to man and man to God.

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (1 Timothy 1:5-7 ESV)

Faith does reside in each of us even in the secular world. There is a natural faith which believes That a day will begin and a the night will come. That simplest way to extract this thought is to state that when the alarm clock is set to go off at a certain time the one setting it or the one who will be hearing the alarm believes that it will go off. This would be a complete natural faith which does not include God at all. The faith that work will be there when you arrive. The ability to plan so that your day will be exactly what you wanted it to be. This type of faith is based on the natural abilities of a person and has no reliance of on a Holy God. Thier only reliance is upon past experiences and the distinct value of ones own talents. Not even giving a thought that all is purposed by God in their life and without God there would not be life. This is the mindset of a human living in a natural state of existence.

The awakening of faith comes when the heart is nudged by the Holy Spirit and enlightenment comes. There is a God who controls all things and who has granted man to be part of His Kingdom. The invitation to “come unto” is responded to by a supernatural faith that is now part of man’s being. Awakening faith is life starting a fire that is but coals which when supernatural truth is added the coals become flames and faith is expounded upon to produce results. These results are what only God can do through a willing vessel. One who has bee stirred and brought forth into a nature likened to God and the old carnal nature is buried. Faith now rises up and grows into a tool that hones every circumstance down to be manageable and controllable by the individual. The spirit of faith which is given into the heart of a believer and handed down through generations of godliness is not weak or fearful but strong and fearless. The cause of grace and the realtionship to faith brings about a salvation that is based on a eternal hope and promise which will not fail.

The Lord has poured out His love into the hearts of His creation and is waiting for creation to wake up and move in the supernatural abilities that remain dormant till the Holy Spirit enlarges the arena of possibilities pas the probabilities of men’s own gifts. When faith wakes up the spirit of a person the probabilities melt away to active possibilities in the presence of a God who is active in the lives of His creation. God awakens faith to promote and bring forth His Kingdom in power. The prayer… Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…(Matthew 6:7) is inviting faith to rise up in the heart supernaturally and move in the gifting that are now actively alive and in accordance with God’s will.

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,or his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.(Psalm 107:1 ESV)

Thank the Lord for His mercy and love. The redeemed should say these words each day of their lives. Preparing for the glorious reunion and the welcoming in to the Kingdom of God. His presence is with the redeemed every moment. The way to approach God is with thanksgiving and with a pure heart. (Philippians 4:6-7) The “much” always out weighs the “little” and when the troubles of life are compared to the glory that will be revealed the little is certainly the troubles. (Romans 8:18) The maintenance that is required for our lives is always great when viewed from the prayer closet. The many requests made unto God and the demands also are enormous. Each one as important to the other, never to be set aside as babbled speech with meaningless interpretation. His mercy endures each moment and forever as we tender the heart before Him in prayer.

The day to praise Him does not have a name nor a season! The reason is quite clear He is always praised even beyond the time that we know. He is God and deserves all praise and honor. (Revelation 5:13) Some may condition themselves to apply praise only on certain days of the week. The day they usually choose is the Sabbath or the religious day which has been chosen to congregate for worship. When the realization of this comes into existence in your mind this is really minuscule to the eternity of praise that everyone should be joining in on daily.  Giving a sacrifice of praise which comes forth from the heart in a giving of thanks to Him forevermore. (Hebrews 13:15) Acknowledging His Lordship in your heart and speaking this through praise and worship. There are plenty of things to be thankful for and according to the Word we should give thanks for everything. (1 Thesselonians 5:18) Rejoicing is not a way of life it is a life that exists in the presence and faithfulness of God. Having an eternal hopefulness in His promises of deliverance and saving grace.

Though a day may bring deep disappointments God never does and He is the solution for every problem. He is the healer of every disease and breaks the the power of iniquities from our souls. (Isaiah 53:4-6) Bringing into fruition the mastery of our hearts and the tenderness of His love for all mankind. Thankfulness is part of our relationship with God and continues on in our lives daily as we portray the living Christ wholeheartedly and joyfully. The beginning of the day till each end rejoice and be thankful for who He is in you and what He has purposed for your life. Oh, the wonders of His mercy and the holiness of His Word breaks the fetters of discouragement and doubt. Offering to Him with gratitude a word of thanksgiving for a life full of power and promise. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so….

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.

Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11 ESV)

Discerning just whom you serve will either cause total victory or defeat in your life. The end result of all your struggles and successes will be when every knee shall bow to Him who has created all things. For by Him an through were all things created and set in order. (Colossians 1:16) In retrospect life has always been a journey of great reward and disappointments. The character of a person determines how well they ride through this journey. Your life begins with by the total dependence on another person and as you grow you learn to live by what has been taught you. During life there are many lessons and pitfalls. The rightful way to handle this life is to be learner from each incident and also from the moments of solitude and reflection. The common ground that all have is that during life there is that moment of reflection by which identity is questioned. The identity of who a person may think they are and in who they identify with physically and spiritually. During that state of mind there is a a real embracing of humanity and spiritual application. The lesson of life are confronted with the Word of God. The heart which is so tarnished with evil and rattled by sin is challenged to be cleansed by a Holy God who has a love for the person more than the person loves themselves.The worship of God or the worship of self, which will it be….? In that exact moment life is brought into perspective and choices for eternity are made. Just who is God and who are you?

There is nothing created in heaven or on earth that has not been manifested by God. He alone has birthed the Salvation we need to live for ever with Him. The name He gave this salvation is Jesus Christ, His Only Begotten Son. There is not a name throughout the universe and galaxies that is above that name. The picture drawn during life can be quite conclusive and also convoluted. Mesmerizing the mind and soul where it can be almost impossible to make the right decisions. This could cost the character of a person the real identity that they are  searching for. The importance of engaging life with a spiritual mind is represented as this identity is realized. The end of time discussed in the Word of God brings a conclusion to all matters. (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14) The judgment of God on all things will bring about an identity which will glorify God in all matters and bring into submission all creation both in heaven and on this earth. Not one living creature will deny the worship that is due the God of all creation.

Life has offered many opportunity for you to identify with God and your own self will. Choose God over your self will and know that He will bring all things into clarity and understanding. The knee that refuses to bow now will bow in the end! The mouth will confess the truth of His Holiness and His Godliness to every soul. Confessing that He is the Son of God, the Savior of the world!

For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel… (Colossians 1:19-23 ESV)

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.

Dennis

That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (John 3:6-8 ESV)

Life is not to be taken for granted by anyone, especially those that have been born again into the new life with Christ Jesus. Compounding the birth of a child with the efforts to live a life in a world where life is not respected or revered, being born again is a truth and a blessing. If life was a walk in the park and everything was never in turmoil or stormy being renewed in your spiritual man would be exceptional. the informative and important blessing to remember is that when sin had been birthed into your life it took Jesus to birth you out of sin. You have been reborn into the Kingdom of God. (John 3:3) The adoption of the process into the God’s family took a repentant heart and the suffering death of Jesus, the Lamb of God. There is no fear in the Kingdom of God where God is the everlasting light of  the soul…

So many people believe that there are many ways to God and the all roads will lead to Him eventually. This type of thinking is far off from the truth found in God’s Word. Jesus is the Truth and He is the Life and no man comes to Father but through Him. He is able to save all those that come to God through Him (Hebrews 7:25) To get in to he family of God and live in the presence of His Holiness you “must” be born again. The choice is always left up yo the person for God has made His choice. His choice is to love you enough to send His Son Jesus to this earth so He could pay the debt for the sin of the world. Jesus knew what it meant to share God’s love with mankind and He knew that if we would repent and invite Him into our heart life wold continue on into eternity with Him. That we would be lavished with God’s love and that we would be like Him when He comes. (1 John 2:28-3:2) This marvelous and wondrous miracle of life is a gift from God and it gives us the ability to live life as it should be.

Life without God is a life that has deep difficulties and high expectations but all this is without God’s forgiveness and His sustaining power. (Psalm 3:5; Psalm 121) We have shelter and a pavilion with our God. (Psalm 27:5) He causes us to abide in Him as He makes His home within us. He dwells in our hearts and directs our paths. (John 15:7; Proverbs 16:9) Having the willingness to submit to His will and live a life of His fullness and promise enables us to know life as He desires us to. His goodness and His mercy embrace our relationship with Him each day as we take up our cross. (Luke 9:23) Placing our lives aside to bring Him a sacrifice of praise portraying our love for Him. He has given us the gift of a true enabled holy life which proceeded from his heart.

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (Romans 5:1-5 ESV)

Entering into the family of God is a wonderful experience and one that usually is never repeated. The freshness of renewal and regeneration which portrayed in the heart of a new believer is radically exposed through tier character. The next level of maturity is learning to suffer in grace with dignity. Realizing the purpose of the suffering is more than half the understanding. The other part is getting through it so you can learn from it. The “More than that…” experience is valuable in content in each individuals circumstance. To rejoice in sufferings takes a maturity and a building of true Christian character that can only come about through enduring the suffering. Paul wrote that all saints should rejoice and he stated again “rejoice”. This is to express the fact that having a true and pure relationship with the Father is a joy in itself. Knowing that the end result as one would no it is going to be an eternal life with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! Through the life which is led here on this earth there is an accompaniment of the Holy Spirit and power. That is the Holy Spirit leads you through this life as a new believer teaching you of Jesus and leading you in all truth. This is why the word “joy” is being added to suffering. Jesus Himself was able to suffer knowing that the joy that was set before Him gave Him the strength too endure the Cross of Calvary. (Hebrews 12:2) Giving Him the endurance He needed to accomplish His destiny.

The endurance, the ability to keep going through a difficult time, comes from having the trust and reliance on a Holy God through His Spirit which dwells within you and walks along your side. He is the Comforter! (John 14:16) Through all the sufferings and endurance shown and the “explosive power” (Philippians 4:13) which ignites the faith to continue on that the character will be developed is what comes forth in your person.When ones character is strong and convictions are in balance with the Word of God the mountains of fear are dispelled and the valley’s of doubt are raised to level ground. The hope of the believer is manifested in such ways as to hope against hope. (Romans 4:18) To walk in shame is never the destiny of a triumphant child of God. No matter what happens in the life of a believer good will come forth for the Glory of God. (Romans 8:28) The most powerful tool that a believer has besides endurance, a strong mature character and hope without shame, is God’s love.  There is an awesome trio known as Faith, Hope and Love but the greatest of these is Love. (1 Corinthians 13:13)

The process of gaining a developed character is God’s plan for your life to be full of joy and moving forward in your purpose. His destiny for you is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. That is God’s Kingdom purpose for His children. (Romans 14:17) Your character is being developed daily so walk and live in the trust, triumph, truth of God’s Word for you. Your joy will be unspeakable and your heart full of glory. (1 Peter 1:8)

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.

give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thess. 5:18)

Every moment of a life is not a “happy” moment. There are circumstances that arise in an individuals life that cause enormous difficulties. Often depression can set in and this can result in an emotional deficit. The meaning of giving thanks becomes incredibly hard to understand when one is feeling low and rejected from all. There is a verse in Psalm 5o that brings a balance to this quite often spoken testimony: …. Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving,… (Psalm 50:14a ESV) Life is full of joy and also sorrow. The matter of the attitude before God is left up to the individuals ability to overcome situations and move forward in life with a conquering spirit.

The moment of an emotional or physical trauma the personality begins to create a defense system which stabilizes or brings a balance the character. This is a normal response but there is a spiritual response that also applies to the relationship with God. The application of praise can change the situation and also bring comfort and a restored faith. The word used here in Psalm 50:14 is “sacrifice”. It often does take sacrifice to praise God and it is an offering of praise to Him when the time is difficult. Sacrifice does mean that something is offered up so the Lord will take notice of the heart of the one sacrificing. The continuation of praise during a troubled time is really a sacrifice of the lips acknowledging His name. (Hebrews 13:15) Even though it looks impossible to praise God there is always the opportunity to bring a sacrifice of praise. Praise can be issued forth by doing good to someone else or coming before the Lord in prayer. Speaking unto His name with thanksgiving bringing your requests and supplications before Him. He will then as always, guard your minds and hearts by Christ Jesus.

The time to sacrifice is not only represented when there is an incredible situation or depth of emotional pain that may occur. The sacrifice offered unto the Lord is also suitable when joy is represented fully in your heart. The time you spend in prayer and praise offering up your love and service to God is considered as sacrifice unto Him. Setting aside your personal desires and hopes to serve the Lord in a task which He has designated to you is an honorable sacrifice unto Him. The catalyst in coming before the Lord whether to praise, worship, meditate or to listen is with the attitude of thanksgiving. The Word speaks of entering into His gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. (Psalm 100:4) Planning a time to praise or worship is not always what is needed in the heart of an individual. Sacrifice of praise should be spontaneous and included in your daily life and scheduled prayer. Bringing your self before Him, knowing that He is worthy of all praise and honor, sets the heart in motion to accept the direction of the Lord in your life. Always be thankful to Him for His blessings and the purpose He has given for you. Your future is at hand and your hope is in the Everlasting Father. Take the time to be thankful no matter what the circumstance may be. You do not have to thank Him for a horrible situation but you can sacrifice with thanksgiving through it!

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.

What is supposed to happen when you here the Word of God preached or taught with anointing? Change will come about in due time as the Word falls on good ground. (Matthew 13) The knowledge of good ground and ground that is “thorny” or “rocky” is apparent as one continues in life without a lasting change. Having part of your heart hardened by a past hurt or circumstance lends to not accepting the Word of God. the breaking of fallow ground is appropriate to make the heart ready for the sowing which will bring a harvest of spiritual maturity. (Hosea 10:12) God’s Word penetrates the hardest heart and offers the opportunity to become spiritually involved in the Kingdom of God.

What is so unique about the Word of God, besides being pure and all powerful, that is is sharper than any two-edged sword that can ever be produced. The Word travels where people cannot go and splits the carnality from  the spiritual. This benefit is given to us as a gift from God. Where men try to hide from God He will shine His light through His Word and all secrets shall be beheld by Him. (Hebrews 4:12) Words of men have often be referred to as “words of death” because they by themselves cannot give life. The Word of the Lord is alive and active, consistently challenging the heart and soul to line up with the purpose of life and the holiness of God. Separating even to the joints and marrow, the structure and inward flow of life, that will continue as men grow naturally. Moving with the hope of a “new” life the Word interjects its power and healing to bring salvation and eternal hope. This is why the sowing of the Word is so important in where it is sown. The sower is the preacher and the ground is the heart of men. Often in this world there are interferences and thoughts which may have bad intentions. This being part of why the growth of a person spiritually can be altered if the stones of life and the thorns of sin are not removed.

Separating oneself from the world to be able to regain the proper focus on life is deeply important in growing spiritually. Having the Word placed in the heart and then trampled underfoot by negative words and scoffing of friends will not deteriorate the power of God’s Word but will bind the “soil” of the heart so it cannot accept truth with joy and apply mercy in a time of need. The depth of a sanctified life brings in to the light the essence of living for God as the Word live is in that life. Having knowledge of the Word only without the power that is invested in it will only bring one to a certainty that God does exist. However, to grow in faith one should embrace what the Word can do with the soul. The activity of the Word in a life is always apparent in the heart of a believer who has gone past just knowledge into a hope of spiritual maturity as  the Word nurtures the depth of the heart and soul. The Spirit of God embraces the heart and blends with the spirit of man in through the anointing of faith and trust.

As the Word goes forth it cuts through the mask of deception and doubt and portrays the Holiness of God and the person of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Thanks be to Him who has sent forth His Word that we might be saved.

Dennis

Remember prayer moves the Hand of God.