The Christian Corner Ministries

Four Cups Of The Lord.

Understanding Communion.

Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? (Matt 26:17)

Greetings. Enclosed, you will find three of my podcast series on the topic of Understanding Communion. Understanding Communion is so important in our walk with the Lord, and it starts with 4 cups. These four cups were essential in the Passover feast. Let’s explore the four cups–

1-Sanctification- Holiness and Cleansing

2-Plagues–Protection from the plagues of Egypt.

3-Redemption-Deliverance from Servitude and Freedom from Egyptian Bondage. Associated, also, with the splitting of the Red Sea.

4-Praise– Involves Praising God. After this ceremony, the Jews would sing the Halell (Ps 113-118)

During this time, Jesus took of the 3rd cup and instituted a new thing. From the Jewish Passover meal, God created our own Passover meal–Jesus became our Passover. (I Cor 5:7)!

The Real Lord’s Supper.

Many churches associate the Lord’s Supper with a tiny cup of communion along with the wafer, but the word adds more to it. In the Middle East, when you broke bread with someone, it was an invitation to have dinner with the family. (Rev 3:20). So, it was with the Communion elements. A dinner ceremony was given. It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, but it got perverted, and the Apostle Paul had to rebuke the Corinthian church. ( I Cor 11:20-22).

Paul had to warn them to take the Communion elements the right way. Due to their disrespectful attitude, many were getting easily tired. Others winded up sick or died before their time. Brethren, when taking these Communion elements, you must examine yourself.

14 Covenant Promises.

Holy Communion is not only asking God for forgiveness of sins; it involves 14 covenant promises all for you. The good news is that you don’t have to wait for church to observe Communion; you can do it at home. Personally, my wife and I have seen tremendous breakthroughs when you have this ceremony in your home. Once you see the miracles released, it can be addictive. The disciples would break bread every day at their homes. Can you imagine the miracles that were released? (Acts 2:46) So, if you desire to learn more about Communion, click on these links below. God bless.

Links—

1-https://bit.ly/3uzDgiC (Understanding Communion-Part 1)

2- https://bit.ly/3T0Hyc8 (Understanding Communion-Part 2)

3-https://bit.ly/3SYMoXn (Understanding Communion-Part 3)

4- https://wordandgrace.blogspot.com/2022/01/in-remembrance-of-me.html (14 Covenant promises in Communion)

5- Special treat. This was the song that Jesus and his disciples sang after partaking of the communion elements based on Psalms 113-118. This is a video of the Jews in Israel singing the Hallel in Hebrew next to the wailing wall. Enjoy—https://youtu.be/EAGvxRTCLLg?si=sgg5traInkq1rjHF

Stay Humble

The wise shall inherit glory (all honor and good) but shame is the highest rank conferred on [self-confident] fools. (Proverbs 3:35)

Our last Bible study discussed service in the Army of the Lord. We focused on the word rank in Proverbs 3:35 and the ways God has for promotion in his army. We also saw a different army–The Army of Fools! In the Army of Fools, there is Shame. (Physically and Spiritually)

I have studied war history, and when the United States won the war against Japan, there were some exciting analogies–

1- The Japanese High Command faced the United States High Command of the Armed Forces to surrender and sign treaties formally.

2-Gen McArthur ordered all the Military Officers of the Japanese Armed Forces to turn in their swords. This event symbolized the Old Order’s surrender into a New Democratic and peaceful society.

3- Japanese soldiers had a lot of pride in their Military. Their motto was death before dishonor. So we can see why surrending the sword resulted in a blow to their pride and resulted in Shame, fulfilling the words of Proverbs 3:35….. Shame is the highest rank conferred on (Self-confident) fools (The turning in of the sword by Japanese Soldiers).

4-Further humilliation fell on the Japanese Army when their Emperor “God” Hirohito and the Shinto religion was exposed to be a false teology. This caused a hunger for God in the Japanese population, but unfortunately, the church did not take advantage of this opportunity,

Take Heed.

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. (I Cor 10:12)

In the midst of Spiritual victories in Christ, it is easy to forget where you came from. In talking about Rank, I want to relate a true story of my time in the US Navy. I used to work with a Helicopter Squadron and we were working with a Chief Petty Officer. (E-7) Now, if you had been in the Navy, you would know that Chief Petty Officers were stereotyped as one who drank lots of coffee and did much paperwork.

They would sit behind a desk and bark out orders to the lower enlisted personnel, avoiding the physical work with the Helicopters. This Chief that worked with us was different. If he found someone having difficulties a Helicopter, he would take off his shirt, go the hanger deck, get dirty and help out. His superior Officers would scold him because his place was behind a desk.

The Lord Jesus did the same thing. God saw that man was having difficulties living by the law, so he put in a human body (Heb 10:5), and came down to earth to help man obtain salvation. He did not have to do it, but he did it anyway, The principle to learn here is that in the midst of blessings, forget not the soul that is lost and without hope. Forget not the carnal Christian who is frustrated and in need of help.

Never forget where you came from. Take some time to offer a hand and learn to identify with your fellow man. Take time to stand in the gap, pray and be alert to what God would have you to do. In the army of the Lord, our fellow soldiers are depending on you. God bless.

Heavenly Father, Thank you for your word. Help me to be a faithful soldier. In the midst of blessings, keep me from looking down on a lost soul or fellow soldier who may be in need. Keep me from being puffed up and help me to walk in humility, In Jesus name. Amen

Service In His Army

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The wise shall inherit glory (all honor and good) but shame is the highest rank conferred on [self-confident] fools. (Prov 3:35-Amplified Version Classic edition)

Greetings. It has been a while since I last wrote a blog post. Today, I was impressed to share my thoughts through my blog post. I am sitting in my Mom’s dining room, enjoying the weather in Puerto Rico. Usually, I would have a live session, but it is busy around this neighborhood. (Dogs barking and other traffic noises) God willing, I will be back in Virginia working as usual for the ministry and our livestream. In the meantime, I want to share some blessings with you concerning our ministry.

First of all, God has added some partners that are helping us with their finances. We are grateful to God for all our financial partners and those who pray for us and our ministry. Second, I am happy in my new assignment as associate Pastor with Agape Love Kingdom Connection, and God is going to move mightily through this ministry. Lastly, I am scheduled to preach in a couple of weeks. I will keep you informed, so stay tuned for further news.

What Army Are You In?

Navy Chief Petty Officer (E-7)

Amid all this news, we will continue our studies on Highlights in the book of Proverbs. We will focus on Proverbs 3:35, the word rank, and its application in the Military. What is a Military rank? A Military rank is a position of authority within the Armed Forces.

The word of God tells us that we are the Army of the Lord. (2 Tim 2:3) An Army has many branches (i.e., Navy, Air Force, etc). As we study Prov 3:35 in the Bible Amplified Classic version, we see the word rank mentioned in the arena of fools. So, based on this, this is talking about an Army of fools comparing it to the Army of the Lord.

Our Commander in Chief is Christ Jesus, while the Army of fools is satan. On this day, I want you to self-examine your life. Are we acting like Soldiers in the Army of the Lord or as Soldiers in the Army of Fools? Let’s look at a couple of tips that can help us.

First, 2 Tim 2:3 tells us to endure hardness as a good Soldier of Jesus Christ. Let’s break down this verse, starting with the word hardness. It comes from the Hebrew word Kakopatheo, which means suffering, hardships, troubles, and affliction. Years ago, The Marines had a poster saying–I didn’t promise you a Rose garden indicating that life in the Military would be tough.

On the other hand, being in the Military has its good side. As you move up in rank, there are privileges and benefits. Likewise, it is the same with following Christ. As we grow in Christ, so does our rank in him. (Rank has it’s privileges) When I got my E-4 rank in the Navy, I was blessed with not waxing the floors because there were sailors of lower ranks who were expected to do that, but my responsibilities had increased. There were things that I was expected to do, especially in the area of leadership.

In getting promoted in the Military, there were specific tests that you had to pass. You get an upper rank with better pay and privileges when you satisfy those requirements. So, beloved, don’t give up when you are tested and going through. God is giving you a chance to go up in rank. God bless, and more to come, God willing.

A Special Invitation.

Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. (Proverbs 9:1-5)

Let’s think for a minute. What is the most expensive house you’ve visited? I thought I had seen it all when I visited a home valued at almost $500,000 in Virginia Beach. We had visited a friend of the family, and I was impressed at the size of their house. Last night, I was impressed by God to look at the most expensive house in the United States.

I searched for such a house through YouTube. That expensive house is located in Los Angeles. It is valued at $295 million, with 49 toilets and other amenities. Honestly, I was not impressed with some of its features, but it had an impressive view of the city with its location. This unique home was placed on a mountaintop. Inside the house, you can appreciate outstanding features, such as swimming pools and an outdoor kitchen. It had a vast office suite along with a bowling alley and other exciting features.

The House Of Wisdom

Now that we have looked at this house valued at $295 million, let’s look at another house -the House of Wisdom. This house is unique. It is designed with seven pillars. Some theologians have different interpretations of the pillars, but I believe those pillars represent us. Wisdom is given by God as a gift to us so that we can bring much-needed answers to a lost and dying world. There are essential features to consider when looking at its seven pillars. They represent the seven pillars of influence of a civilization.

Defining the seven pillars–

Government
Family
Business
Media
Education
Religion
Arts and Entertainment

Releasing Wisdom And Understanding.

In these seven pillars, you will find your true calling. The House of Wisdom cost more than $295 million. It was purchased with the blood of Christ. He died and rose again. He lives inside of us and is the genius that abides within. As we identify with Christ, he reveals to us our true calling. He fills us with his wisdom to influence our society at hand.

As we enter this house of wisdom, we learn to die to self. The beast represents our flesh that has been put to death. He is giving you and me a special invitation to come inside, eat my bread, and drink my wine. Not only does he provide us with wisdom, but he adds understanding for guidance and direction through the elements of communion

Wisdom is waiting.

If you are a believer, I want to challenge you to visit the house of wisdom. It is your house, and the Lord has given you the keys to its doors. (Matt 16:19) In Biblical times, A key was different to what we see in our society. The owner of the key to a castle in the Old Testament had authority. He would carry it on his shoulder due to its weight and size. Jesus has the keys to the kingdom (Isa 9:6), and the beauty of it all is that he has delegated the authority to us. (Luke 10:19) The word power is translated from the Greek word Exousia which means Authority.

Today, take your keys to the house of wisdom and enjoy its benefits. At its right hand, you have a long life (Health), and at its left hand-riches and honor. (Prov 3:13-16) So, take some time to visit your house of wisdom, which is the most valuable house there is. Take out the communion elements. Repent of any sins you may have. Declare that you love righteousness and hate iniquity. That confession is putting to death your flesh. Ask him to reveal where your calling lies. Here is a little prayer you can pray before the communion elements–

Father, I have come to the house of wisdom. Forgive me for any sins that I may have committed. Thank you, Lord, that you have given me the mind of Christ. Thank you that I love righteousness and hate iniquity. I am a pillar in your house of wisdom. I am receiving revelation of my calling as a pillar.

I take the wine and bread declaring that I have all wisdom and guidance. I am your sheep, and I hear your voice. Thank you for divine connections and correction. Thank you for ordering my steps and showing me your will for my life. I have a genius who lives inside of me, and I thank you for your presence-In Jesus name! Amen.

If you do not know Jesus in the pardon of your sin, you can have a new beginning. Please click on the link below and pray the prayer of Salvation. Your invitation to the House of Wisdom awaits you.

https://thechristiancorner.org/2021/02/01/the-sinners-prayer/

A look at God’s grace.

Pay attention to your dreams.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (John 10:27)

In this study, we are going to take a look at God’s grace and patience. We are going to take a look at a letter in the Bible, which is located in the Old Testament. Many of us know about the letters that the Apostle Paul wrote in the New Testament, but this one was written in the Old Testament and was none other than a Gentile.

Our spotlight will be on King Nebuchadnezzar, who wrote a letter of testimony of his encounter with God. In Daniel 4, the King had a dream that disturbed him. He called his astrologers, fortune tellers, magicians, and wizards to help him interpret his dream. They were not successful, so Daniel came to the scene to help. The interpretation was so impressive and fearful that he had difficulty revealing it to the King. (Daniel 4:19)

Beloved, be careful how you live because your dreams will reveal your secret sins. The King pressed on Daniel to reveal the dream, which he did. The meaning of the dream was that the King would lose his mind and live like an animal eating grass for seven years. At the end of the interpretation, Daniel urged the King to repent, but to no avail. (Daniel 4:27)

God’s grace.

Now, let’s look at a beautiful picture of God’s grace. God had given the King twelve months to repent. Did he repent? No, instead, he got lifted up in pride, and God spoke his judgment over him. He lost his mind and lived seven years with the animals of the field. It was not a pretty sight, but that was enough to break him out of his pride.

In his letter, he gives praise and glory to God, and his sanity returns back to him. God, in return, restored his kingdom. He added more blessings by giving him favor with his royal subjects and proceeded to have greater honor than before. God is a good God! (Daniel 4: 29-37)

Personal application

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. (Rev 3:19)

It may not be popular to say this, but the body of Christ needs to stop celebrating Halloween. I pray that those in the body will wake up and see the consequences before it is too late. This kind of carelessness will open portals of darkness and will cause harm to you and your loved ones. Repent and be determined not to partake in this event ever again.

Take advantage of God’s grace before it is too late. Beloved, let’s make it a point to draw close to God. When he shows us something that we need to change, repent, and eliminate anything offensive to God. The Lord is willing to work with us. He gave King Nebuchadnezzar twelve months to get it right. There is a saying–Rome was not built in a day!

God knows that it takes time to change. He is willing to work with us through the Holy Spirit. Remember what the word says? Perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord. (2 Cor 7:1) Practice makes perfect. If you stumble, dust yourself off, confess your sins, and put your hands on the plow. As you do, you will grow stronger, and soon, you will have a testimony to help others like you. God bless.

Faithfulness.

O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. (Ps 31:23)

I am an animal lover, especially when it comes to dogs. We have owned a couple of dogs and have been blessed by their company. One of the most impressive traits that I admire is their faithfulness. It’s hard not to get attached to these animals, and the pain is deep when they die. I have lost two dogs, and it was a sad moment in my life.

Yesterday, the Lord gave me an interesting analogy about dogs and how it applies to our walk with the Lord. It had been years since we had a dog. My son, who lives with us, brought a dog for us to have in our home. I remember when I first saw our new dog, Sheba.

She came to me while I was working on a couple of tasks on my computer and wanted me to pet her. From then on, she won my heart. Dogs are brilliant, and they can sense affection. Even though she was my son’s dog, we adopted her as part of the family. From then on, my son James read all he could about dogs and how to train her.

Joshua (My other son) with Sheba who is part of our family.

Recognize God’s Voice.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (John 10:27)

From day one, my son James was determined to train Sheba to hear his voice. He told us not to order her around and let him take care of that. Diligence and patience paid off. Sheba is quick to listen to James’ voice. As I observe this, I notice how patient God is when he trains and prepares us to hear his voice.

Beloved, now more than ever, we need to learn how to listen to his voice. The word of God tells us that there are many voices. ( I Cor 14:10) The voices of distraction, our soul, and confusion. These voices make their way into our lives and will lead us into disaster if we are not careful. Let us learn from the example of Caleb to be faithful.

Recently, the Lord had me do a study on the name of Caleb. The Hebrew word for Caleb is “kaw-labe” which means dog. It defines the faithfulness that is present in a dog no matter what the circumstances. Caleb was faithful, along with Joshua. They stood strong on the promises of God despite opposition from the Jews. In the end, Caleb inherited God’s promises.

Take some time to practice hearing God’s voice. A couple of nights ago, I could not sleep, so I decided to hear God’s voice. Nothing happened. Many would have given up at this stage, but I was determined to hear from the Lord. I went to his word, and the Holy Spirit showed me his will for the day.

Here are a couple of things to consider. Don’t read the word like a newspaper. Pray the prayers of Ephesians. Have at your side a notebook and pencil. Take advantage of what technology has to offer. Read Bible helps and devotionals along with your study of the word.

The Holy Spirit will bring to light something relating to your life. Please write it down and rehearse it during the day. An excellent tool to use is Biblegateway. For just under six dollars a month, you can have access to many Bible commentaries and study aids. You would be surprised what the Lord will bring to your attention.

I have enclosed some funny and exciting animal videos below. We can learn a lot by looking at our pets. These links will provide some encouragement and bring some laughter. God bless.

Prayer–Dear Lord, Thank you for your word. Help me to discern your voice. Forgive me for the times I have disobeyed you. Help me to remain faithful to your cause. I confess that I am your sheep and I hear your voice. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Funny and interesting animal links-

My Sheep hear my voice—https://youtu.be/mmfduDJXM6Y?si=qMyUdkrLKGkyGrZ
A Talking Dog —https://youtu.be/nGeKSiCQkPw?si=mWKGpHOSZ82u2JyH
A singing Dog—-https://youtu.be/39xq5AATMp4?si=mdbxoW-bDvuWJh7u

Bible verses courtesy of http://www.biblegateway.com

Dog picture courtesy of Richard Brutyo, whose works can be found on http://www.unsplash.com

Dealing With Life’s Resets.

For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. (Exodus 20:11)

Recently, the Lord brought Exodus 20:11 to my attention, so I asked God to show me what he meant with this. I researched the word made, which comes from the Hebrew word Asah, which means to fashion or form. In one of our previous posts, I stated that God did not create the Earth in six days. I showed, through scriptures, that the world was already created by God, but it suffered the consequences of sin.

This was due to Satan’s rebellion on Earth. Satan was known as Lucifer, and he was put in charge by God to manage the world. His dwelling place was the Garden of Eden. (Ezekiel 28:13-15) Due to this rebellion, the Earth suffered great judgment. As a result, it became without form, void, and darkness was upon the Earth. God in his mercy, started to do a reset and recreate the world.

God’s Reset.

Two words I want to call to your attention. The word replenish appears two times concerning the issue of man on Earth-

1- After the flood, God commanded Noah to replenish the Earth. (Gen 9:1)

2- When Adam was created, God told him to replenish the Earth. (Gen 1:28)

The definition of replenish is to fill it back again. Based on Gen 1:28, we see that there was a human race previous to Adam. Another interesting fact is that Jer 4:23-26 tells us that there was no light on the Earth and that it was inhabited by cities. This gives us strong evidence that there was a human race inhabiting the Earth. I realize that this is a deep subject and I have enclosed some helpful links to help understand this subject further. (*)

Keeping in mind how frustrating it must have been for God to start something again and again, we see his patience and mercy. We, also, see diligence. The Lord had a plan, and he did not lose his vision for mankind. The love that God had for us was so great that he was willing to take a body and die for us on the cross.

He chose to have a reset on the Earth and start again, loving recreating the world in six days. When Noah came along, there was another reset with the flood, and God started the process all over again. God’s patience paid off when Jesus came on the scene. Jesus became the 2nd and last Adam and opened the way to Eternal life.

Life Application

I believe that you are not reading this by coincidence. God has brought you to this blog and wants you to know that he loves and cares for you. Life may have given you some sour lemons in life. A relationship that went bad. A business that failed. A bad report on your health or a host of other things. God wants to give you a reset.

Let us learn by the example of Gen 1:2 and how God blessed this mess. Ask God to give you light in the midst of darkness and confusion. Speak his word and recreate your own world. Learn to use God’s wisdom, and you will see victory in your life.

Prayer-Father, thank you for speaking to me. Help me to learn from life’s reset. Give me the wisdom to recreate my world through your word. You said that you desire to give us days of heaven on Earth. Help me not only to experience Heaven’s best for my life but to help others in the process. In Jesus’ name amen.

Bible verses courtesy of www.biblegateway.com

(*) Helpful links–

(1) Pastor Bob Yandian’s Student of the word for deep Bible teachings. Please follow through to Part 4 in his series of teachings. (YouTube)—https://bit.ly/464KPen

(2) Earth Earliest Ages by Manning Pemble (Free download)–https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.222681

Prayer Of Salvation

If you have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please click on the enclosed link. God loves you and has a plan for your life. You can enter a new and exciting time in your life with Jesus. Take his free gift today. (https://bit.ly/2YDgPUZ)

Trusting God In Perilous Times.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (John 10:16)

Our topic for today is trusting God for protection. We live in one of Earth’s most dangerous and turbulent times. The news is filled with violence. Robberies, shootouts in schools and Shopping malls are common sights in the media. People are afraid to leave their homes for fear of becoming a victim.

One of the first things to remember is not allowing a spirit of fear to get the best of you. Stress, anxieties, and worries will shut the flow of God’s power in your life and open the door to various health problems. When fear comes knocking at your door, consider praying God’s word. Every Christian should consider praying Ps 112 every day. Doing so will bring faith. Peace is another thing that is added when you pray. It will keep your mind on God and give you peace. (Isa 26:3)

The second thing to remember is to practice hearing God’s voice. During times of prayer, find a quiet place and be quiet for about 15 minutes. Don’t feel bad if you didn’t hear anything because you are not alone. Remember, it took Moses 7 days to hear God. (Exodus 24:16) When God is silent, a good alternative is to take God’s word and study it. As you do so, ask him to reveal what he wants to show you in his word. Remember, his word is his will.

Be Prepared To Obey

For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you. (Exodus 12:23)

The Jews were given some instructions during their time in Egypt. They were to sacrifice a lamb and apply the blood to the doorpost in their homes. As they followed his instructions, they were safe. Imagine if one of them decided to venture outside of the house? They would have died along with the Egyptians!

In these last days, it is imperative that we take time to listen to the Lord. Not following the instructions of God can cost you your life. Learn to depend on God for his protection. His Angels are there to help you. God willing, we will look at the ministry of Angels and their role in our lives in our next upcoming study. Be blessed.

Being Afraid Of Failure.

Failure! At one time or another, we have experienced it. The definition of Failure is lack of success. Let’s face it, Sooner or later, we are going to fail at something. The good news is that when God gets involved, we can wind up winning in life.

Bless This Mess.

Many of us heard the saying-God is not going to bless your mess. I have to differ. God can indeed bless your mess and help you in life. Let’s look at the life of Peter when he and his disciples faced a storm at sea. They saw Jesus walking on the water. As they met, Peter wanted to make sure it was Jesus.

Now, put yourself in Peter’s shoes. You see a man walking on water, and the first thing that comes to mind is that you are hallucinating or seeing things. He asked Jesus a question–If it be thou, bid me come unto thee in the water. (Matt 14:28) Notice what Jesus said-

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. (Matt 14:29)

The word ‘Come’ had the faith for Peter to walk on the water. He acted on the word and did the impossible–he walked on the water. After a while, his senses took hold of him, and noticing what had happened, he started to sink. His circumstances spoke louder than his faith.

Jesus, full of mercy and grace, took hold of him and walked with him back to the boat. Think about this, the Lord took hold of Peter when his faith waivered. Jesus used his faith and walked back to the boat with Peter. He was about to get into trouble by drowning at sea, but Jesus blessed his mess.

Life Application.

When we meditate on this, we see some interesting things–

Peter stepped out in faith
His unbelief got the best of him
Jesus was there to lift him up.

In life, there are times in which we are going to fail, but the good thing is that God is there to straighten our mess. Peter had little faith and acted on God’s word, but he did not go all the way. He slipped into unbelief. Let us learn from this fact- God is there to help and teach us. His desire for us is to develop our faith to such a level that we will see a breakthrough in life.

The centurion was a prime example. He had great faith, taking God as his word. His faith got the breakthrough needed. Jesus was so impressed by this that he actually rebuked Israel-

When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. (Matt 8:10)

Great faith takes hold of God’s word and does not doubt. Notice Jesus did not even have to go to the centurion’s house. He believed it and took God at his word. Let’s learn from this example and exercise our faith to the highest level. As we do so, it will grow and produce miracle breakthroughs.

This Is A Job For God-Man!

For with God nothing shall be impossible. (Luke 1:37)

Today, we are going to continue our study of the second member of the Godhead, which is Christ Jesus. You may have noticed our unusual picture above of the Phone Booth. How does it relate to our message? Well, if you read any of the Superman comics, we know that he used a phone booth to change his secret Identity. Think about identity for a minute. The moment that you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you entered a spiritual phone booth and got a new Identity.

A new Divine identity with unique benefits and powers. The righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. A genius (Holy Spirit) who lives inside of you, providing the answers you need for life’s most challenging problems. The power to live holy. A release of unspeakable joy when you worship.

God’s Telephone Number.

When thinking about that, it should put us at peace and give us the confidence to go thru the valleys of life. Let’s face it, we will go through tests, persecutions, and challenges. Sometimes, you will want to talk to Jesus when you face a mountain that refuses to move. Times in which you will face sorrows and weeping.

I got good news. God has a phone number you can call. His number is Jer 33:3-

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

If you call on him, he promises to answer. He will unravel the mysteries of life, give you revelation knowledge and bring answers to your problems. You may ask-How do I hear from God? Let’s address some concerns about hearing from God.

Be Quiet And Listen.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (John 10:27)

We discussed identity at the beginning of this post, and I will repeat it again. Hearing from God starts with identity. When you accepted Jesus, you got born-again and became his sheep. Now, the first thing is to receive it. Confess and declare that you are his sheep. Call those things that are not as though they were. (Rom 4:17)

During your times with the Lord, don’t do all the talking. Yes, we need to talk to the Holy Spirit. The word says to reason together, and that involves talking to one another. (Isa 1:18) I like fellowshipping and spending time with my closest friends. One thing that I am working on is talking too much (I am being transparent).

Talking can be fun, but one thing that turns me off is that the other person is talking for a long time without allowing you to respond. Imagine doing that to God? You are talking at length for a long time, feeling relieved, and then say-“Later, Lord, I got to go.” Imagine how God feels? You spent an hour talking, and meanwhile, God was waiting for his turn.

He probably had the answer that you needed. Your future could have opened up to prepare for your calling and ministry. Breakthroughs such as healings, provision, and deliverance could have been revealed to you by his Spirit if you had taken the time to listen. Listening can be an asset in your walk with Christ.

A rule of thumb-take ten minutes daily and practice listening to his voice by being quiet. At first, you may not hear anything in your spirit but continue to spend time listening to the Holy Spirit. Moses had to wait 7 days before God gave him instructions (Exodus 24:16-18). Learning to wait and be patient is key.

Closing thoughts.

In these last days, it is very important to learn to listen to the Holy Spirit. Personally, I learned the hard way about the consequences of not listening to God, and it almost cost me my life. Another way that God speaks is through his word. God is speaking to us 24/7 through the Bible. Ask the Holy Spirit to open his word up so that you can apply it to your life. When you ask God to speak to you, he will answer. He sees your prayers and says–This is a job for God-Man! God bless.

If you are reading this and have never accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, today can be a new beginning in your life. A change of Identity that will impact you, your family, and your friends. Click on the link below for more information on your doorway of blessings.

Salvation prayer- https://thechristiancorner.org/2021/02/01/the-sinners-prayer/

A little bit of humor-https://youtu.be/OHtYBif7Ric