— God saves us so He can transform us! — Transformation = CHANGE — Humility allows us the capacity to recognize what needs to be changed
— F. Frangipane — “Humility is the spiritual capacity that enables us to perceive our need.”
— James 4:6 – ”God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” — God resists the proud because the proud resist God. — Humility must be “put on.” (Colossians 3:12) through consistent and conscious decisions and actions. — Spiritual Humility is a created attribute of a character that is formed in us through a deepening relationship with God practiced consistently — Humility — the greatest virtue in heaven -(Matthew 18:4) — No other virtue can enter our lives except humility requests it to come. — Saul of Tarsus — considered himself “blameless before God” before his conversion. — His meeting with Jesus devastated that opinion of himself. — When we meet Jesus along our road, He will “DE-MASK-US” as well — “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God–” (1 Peter 5:6) — Every time we embrace MEEKNESS/Teachableness, we are embracing Sustained Transformation. — “Learn of Me, for I am MEEK and lowly of heart.” –(Matthew 11:29) –” Learn” of Jesus in order to understand the power of His Humility
— Philippians 2:5-8 — Zephaniah 3:11-12
— Grace – not only unmerited favor but also the power to do what we cannot do by ourselves.
God gave you a present in Christ- you have to receive it, unwrap it, read the directions and use it well.
“They that wait for Yahweh’s grace will receive His divine power.” Isaiah 40:31
“So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.” (Romans 11:5 NIV) … for God’s grace empowers his chosen remnant. [a small believing minority]
I find the real Christian life to be an exciting adventure and journey into MORE.
WE NEED TO CONTEND.
CONTEND- WRESTLE, BATTLE, CLAIM SOMETHING THAT IS TRUE. STRUGGLE TO SURMOUNT. [overcome (a difficulty or obstacle). conquer-triumph over- vanquish- stand or be placed on top of.
We need to contend with faith and authority
“Through faith and patience, we inherit the promises.” Hebrews 6:12
WE NEED TO BREAKTHROUGH THE LIES AND BONDAGES FOR OUR LIVES SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE AND PROSPERITY AND HAVE OUR NEEDS MET BY GOD HIMSELF.
6 TRUTHS that we can stand on as launching pads to start from to assure us victory in every battle. If we enter His GATES WITH THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE, HUMBLY WORSHIPPING THE KING OF GLORY… we can launch our victory from there.
1. KNOW Your identity In Christ
I Peter 2:9 – Romans 8:17 -Ephesians 2:6 –
Ephesians 1:18-19 – flooded with light, called, and an advertisement of His immense power as it works through us.
Isaiah 62:12 – Revelation 19:14 – You are His Bridal army wearing His garments of praise, humility, righteousness, salvation, and love.
2. KNOW the love and character of Father God
This builds a well of trust as we continue to grow and mature. it gets deeper- a well of salvation
2 Tim 1:12 Know Whom you have believed.
Eph 1:17 – God has promised that He will give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.
3. USE the keys God has given you.
Matthew 16:18-19 – the church is built on the Truth of Who He is – and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. You have the keys of the kingdom – to forbid on earth that which is forbidden in heaven and to release on earth that which is released in heaven. [bind or loose]We are not defensive -but OFFENSIVE
4. Know that your weapons are supernatural- not natural –
2 Corinthians 10:4-6 – Weapons of our warfare are mighty in God energized with divine power. We can effectively dismantle the defenses behind which people hide and demolish every fantasy that opposes God.
THERE IS A POWER, SO OVERWHELMING, ALL OF CREATION, BOWS TO ITS NAME.
He came to change every outcome,
lift every head,
win every battle,
and raise the dead.] Rita Springer
5. A significant part of the Abrahamic blessing that we step into as people of faith is possessing the gate of our enemies.
Genesis 22:16-17
6. LAST…OUR Faith is what we exercise to possess our gates.
Faith comes through what we have heard. Romans 10:17
“Through faith and patience, we inherit the promises.” Hebrews 6:12
FAITH IS THE KEY [faith in GOD]
I pray for an impartation of faith, fresh vision with new eyes – new grace and an enlarged vision with heavens’ perspective.
Again, receive a personal awakening in the knowledge of your keys and tools given by God and learn how to use them from the Holy Spirit. Enter the kingdom and walk in empowered living.
RISE UP, GO IN, AND POSSESS YOUR GATES INTO YOUR GOD GIVEN DESTINY.
The Father’s audible voice: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I’m well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5)
Doors – “Transition” points
Obstacles – “Giants”
James 4;7 – “Submit to God, resist the devil.”
1 Peter 5:8 – “Remain vigilant…”
Ephesians 6:12 – Spiritual enemies /Giants
Numbers 13:22 – Giants represent spiritual principalities that are obstructions to the “promised land.”
Giants – Sons of Anak – “Long-Necked”
Neck – connects the Body to the Head
Anikim – to Choke – to strangle – kill the Body before it connects to the Head
SHESAI – “Bleached” white silk – counterfeit purity
2 Timothy 3:1-8 – having the form of godliness but with no power because of impure motives
TALMAI – dyed cloth – crimson in color – Cloth = covering – Crimson = suffering, sacrifice
A counterfeit replication of Christ’s sacrifice to replace the Beautiful Garments of the Bride:
Praise (Isa 61:3)
Righteousness (Isa 61:10)
Salvation (Eph 6:13-17) “Armor of God”
Humility (1Pet 5:5)
Love (Col 3:14)
Dye – extracted from maggots – Flies = Lies – Beelzebub/Satan – “Lord of the Flies.”
Talmai speaks of a spirit that exalts itself above God’s true knowledge, replacing it with lies.
AHIMAN – A “Brother of Fortune” – reveres a person’s social standing, personal power, giftings. A “Good Weather Friend” – Brothers in name but with no Heart connection
These three combine to form conditions that create offenses which are stumbling blocks to transition.
Popeye: Eat Your Spinach! Eat the Word of God!
Psalm 119:165
Colossians 3:12
Colossians 3:14 (TPT)
1 Samuel 17:45 – “You come against me with the sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, The God of the armies of Israel.”