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Writer's Voice! - May 20, 2019

5/21/2019

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Entering the Rest of God

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
 
Are you too busy? Have too much going on? Are things piling up…not being able to keep up? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out…pressured? Feel like you’re on a racetrack and the weeks are flying by?
 
2019 – THE GLORIOUS CHURCH
THE END DAYS GENERATION
Daniel prophesied:
“At that time Michael shall stand up,
The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people;
And there shall be a time of trouble,
Such as never was since there was a nation,
Even to that time.
And at that time your people shall be delivered,
Every one who is found written in the book.
 
"And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake,
Some to everlasting life,
Some to shame and everlasting contempt.
Those who are wise shall shine
Like the brightness of the firmament,
And those who turn many to righteousness
Like the stars forever and ever.”
 
“But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” (Daniel 12:1-4)

 
Many shall run to and fro… Knowledge shall increase…
So, here we are dear Saints, sent by God to live in this last generation before The Church is removed and the Great Tribulation begins. Each of us has an important assignment to proclaim: the message of salvation and the Kingdom of God!
 
Just think, thousands of years ago the Holy Prophets foretold of our generation. What a privilege to be called to live at this time in earth’s history!
(See 1 Peter 2:9-10)
 
The Days are flying by…
I believe time is accelerating and will continue to be shortened until Jesus’ return. I take what Jesus said in Matthew 24:22 literally; “And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.”
 
Living Waters of Quietness
Live your life out of your spirit man. The “unrenewed” soul, (mind, will, and emotions) struggles under stress and pressure. This can lead to the carnal nature taking over with anger, impatience, and complaining.
 
To flow in the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, longsuffering, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, you will have to make important decisions for quiet time.

Spend time in scripture and prayer and stay connected to His Presence throughout your day. This is how you live from your spirit, where Holy Spirit resides. Practice the Presence of Jesus ... even in a crazy world!
 
All who labor and are heavy laden…
Come to Jesus. He is The Word, and you will receive rest (relief and refreshing) for your soul as you study.
Take My yoke and learn from Me. Submit to Jesus and let Him carry the burdens. You will find peace and rest and quietness of soul. “Cast all your cares upon Him…” (1 Peter 5:7)
My yoke is easy, (good, kind, and profitable) and My burden is light. His burden is the commandment of love. “And His commandments are not grievous.” (1 John 5:3)
 
This is that…which brings rest.
“He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you, But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?”
(Micah 6:8)
 
Confess this often:
I refuse pressure and stress.
I choose instead to enter His rest.
(See Hebrews 3:18-19)

Cory, Contributing editor
​Originally published as "This is that - 5.20.19
https://www.prayerwithpurpose.org/this-is-that

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Writer's Voice! - April 24, 2019

5/4/2019

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The Enemy of Righteousness:
The Carnal Nature ... Part Two

What is Righteousness?
It is our right standing in God given in the New Birth.
What is the Carnal Nature?
It is the sinful nature inherited at conception because of Adam’s sin in the garden. The carnal nature desires to be its own god and is highly influenced by satan.

Our Redemption
What the last Adam, Jesus Christ, accomplished in His death, burial, and resurrection is far, far greater than the curse that came upon man. “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us.” (Galatians 3:13-14)

Let’s go deeper in our contrast between our Righteousness and the Carnal Nature. Why? Because carnality must be dominated by your spirit man. "Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
 
Paul’s first letter to The Church in Corinth gives us insight into the problems and struggles of born again Christians living in a pagan society. It is similar to the push toward lawlessness we are dealing with in our nation and is spreading into The Church today. When was the last time you heard a Pastor say that fornication is sin?  
 
THE CARNAL NATURE
Says The Cross is foolishness, and opposes it
Seeks earthly, sensual, worldly wisdom originating from demons
Is envious, self seeking, and covetous
Is boastful, spiteful, and lies against the truth
Is confused, lives amongst wars, fights, and lust
Desires friendship with the world
Will not submit to God
Makes all its own decisions
Speaks evil of and judges other Christians
Knows to do good but will not
Is prideful, full of hypocrisy, and self righteous
Always seeking but never attaining peace
Cannot receive the things of God
Has an unrenewed mind
Is not subject to the law of God
Is not submissive to governing authorities
Things of God are foolish to him
Lives for himself
If death comes without Christ they will spend eternity in hell
 
THE RIGHTEOUS
Knows the cross IS the power of God
Has a personal relationship with God and His Son
Seeks the wisdom of God through His Word
Willing to yield, willing to submit to God
Is dependent upon God for everything, every day
Has a renewed mind according to scripture
Is pure, peaceable, and gentle
Is merciful and without hypocrisy
Does not speaks evil of a brother
Submits and prays for government leaders
Is full of the Holy Spirit, the one who reveals wisdom and truth
Knows the things freely given by God
Has the ability to discern things spiritually
Has not received nor follows after the spirit of the world
Has faith in the power of God
Understands the wisdom of God
Has the mind of Christ
Is spiritually minded, full of life and peace
Is mature
Is humble
Walks in the fruit of the Spirit
Is a hearer of the Word
Is a doer of the Word
Is skilled in the “word of righteousness”
His senses discern both good and evil
Is not tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine
Through patience inherits the promises of God
Knows the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit
Knows who he is in Christ
Has eternal life
Is looking for the return of Jesus
 
This is that…
"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
 
Scripture references:
1 Corinthians Chapters 1 and 2
James Chapter 1, and 3 & 4
Galatians Chapter 3 & 5
Romans Chapter 8
Hebrews Chapter 5 & 6
1 Thessalonians Chapters 4 & 5

Cory, Contributing editor
​Originally published as "This is that - 4.24.19
https://www.prayerwithpurpose.org/this-is-that

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