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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The Conclusion of Prayer Luke 11: 10


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(For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh  findeth; and to
him that knocketh it shall be opened.)

1. The privilege of asking, certainly, but the joy of receiving from God’s hand.

2. The fruit of faith’s presence certainly, but the manifestation of God’s 
fulfillment, that is holding God’s provision.

3. The honor of seeking after God certainly, but the joy of finding Him
faithful and true.

4. The understanding that to find Christ is to find all for the believer.

5. The prevailing of knocking certainly, but the open door is the benefit and
blessing.

6. The door through which a believer does not have to push and pull himself,
but may walk as though he is extended a full invitation and gladly enters
through with no fear nor threat; that is the door of peace.

7. The conclusion of the matter of prayer is God’s conclusion, which has n0
ending of joy and thanksgiving.





Saturday, May 27, 2017

A Secured Heart Psalms 57: 7


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(My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.)

1. It acknowledges that God is greater than the threats of men.

2. It rejoices in the wealth of the presence of God.

3. It is secured by the promises of God’s word.
truth

4. It is anchored by the wealth of God’s supply.
mercy and goodness- Ps. 23

5. It is anchored by irreversible conclusion of God’s faithfulness.

6. It is enabled to see the majesty of heaven’s glory- the Son of God.

7. It cannot help but praise this God of all glory.
(v.11- Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above
all the earth.)






Wednesday, May 24, 2017

The Reward of Repentance 2 Chronicles 7: 14-16


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v.14 1) Heaven's hearing 
( then ) ( will I hear ) 

v.14 2) Heaven's presence 
( from heaven ) 

V 14 3) Heaven's forgiveness 
( and forgive ) 

v.14 4) Heaven's cleansing.
  ( their sin) 

v.14 5) Heaven's healing 
( will heal ) God wants to 

V 14 6) Heaven's restoration 
( their land) God wants to 

v.15 7) Heaven's attention 
( Now mine eyes shall be open and mine ears attentive unto the prayer that is made in
          this place. ) 

V 16 8) Heaven's reflection 
( for now have I chosen ) 

V 16 9) Heaven's preparation 
( sanctified this house ) 

V 16 10) Heaven's name 
( that my name may be there forever ) 

V 16 11) Heaven's watchfulness 
( and mine eyes... shall be there perpetually ) 

V 16 12) Heaven's enlightenment 
( light ) ( and mine eyes ... ) 

V 16 13) Heaven's heart 
( and mine heart shall be there perpetually ) 

V 14 14) Heaven's generosity 
( then ) 
God doing what He really wanted to do all along. 

Saturday, May 20, 2017

The Uniting Work of God's Spirit Acts 4: 32


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(And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither 
        said any of them that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they
        had all things common.)

    1. It brings souls to Jesus.
(Them that believed)

    2. It brings hearts together.
(were of one heart.)

    3. It causes brothers to think alike, to desire alike.
(and of one soul)

     4. It brings great awareness of where everything comes from, who owns it all.
(Neither said any of them that any of the things which he possessed was his own.)

    5. It brings great spiritual liberty.
(but they had all things common)

    6. It brings genuine love.
(but they had all things common.)

    7. It testifies of Christ.






Wednesday, May 17, 2017

The Link of Humility and Prayer 2 Chronicles 7; 14


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Note: These are God's conditions outlined. The hardest war we fight.
So many things in life today promote self and lead to pride. 
God resists the proud. 

1) Humility is expected of God's people. 
( If my people, ... ) 

2) Humility is the testimony of Godly surrender. 
( Which are called by my name )  

3) Humility precedes effective prayer. 
( shall humble themselves, and pray, ) Gets self out of the way. 

4) Humility enthrones Christ. 
( shall humble themselves, and pray, ) 

5) Humility encourages honor in prayer. 
( and pray. ) 

6) Humility is a willing expression of a desire to know God. 
( and seek my face, )  

7) Humility gets honest before God and lets God work in the life of His people. 
( and turn from their wicked ways, then ... ) 

Saturday, May 13, 2017

A Mother's Delight Luke 1: 41


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(And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the 
babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:)

to be filled with God’s Spirit as a mother:

1. To give Godly influence on a life within.

2. To respond right to the joy within.

3. To ready the heart.

4. To keep the heart soft and pliable before God.

5. To sense the necessary life commitment required to follow.

6. To know the certainty of God’s favor.

7. To direct the heart of the child to God.






Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Prayer Obstruction 2 Chronicles 7: 14


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1) God has given sufficient instruction regarding prayer obstruction. 
( If my people, ... ) 

2) God is listening for right praying. 
( then will I hear from heaven ) 

3) God desires His people be accountable unto righteousness. 
( turn from their wicked ways ) 

4) God desires to forgive His people of their sin. 
( and will forgive their sin ) 

5) God knows the blockage caused by sin. 
( their sin ) 

6) God allows sin's blight to come against God's erring people. 
( heal their land ) 
Implication is the land needs healing  

7) God desires living which is free of encumbrance and division.  
( heal their land ') 

Saturday, May 6, 2017

The Touch of Renewal Matthew 9: 18, 19, 23-25


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v 18 1) Worship prepares man's heart in his appeal to God. 
(worshipped Him) 

v 18 2) The appeal for the master's care is one of humility.
(come and lay thy hand upon her) 
self removed 

v 18 3) The appeal for the master's care is one filled with expectancy of faith. 
(and she shall live) 

v 19 4) Christ goes where there is need for and faith to receive renewal of life. 

v 23 5) Since man cannot change circumstances, he attempts to make them more palatable, acceptable, 
( ••• musicians ••• ) 

v 23 6) Man's efforts end up only with disorder and confusion. 
(the people making a noise) 

v 24 7) Christ sees present circumstances as events as yet unchanged by truth. 
( ... for the maid is not dead) 

v 24 8) The faithless are bound up in hopelessness by their own circumstances. 
(and they laughed him to scorn) 

v 25 9) The faithless hinder the work of faith and are set aside by Christ. 
moved out of the way so they cannot hinder 

v 25 10) The touch of Christ is one of renewal to those of faith (ruler) and to those in faith (daughter) 
(and took her by the hand, and the maid arose) 

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Never Too Late for Jesus Mark 5: 35, 36, 38-42


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v.35 1.Man often gives his report before Christ's work is completed.
(…certain who said, Thy daughter is dead.)

v.35 2.There are some conditions which man is tempted to conclude the Master cannot 
change.
(Why troublest thou the Master any further?)

v.35 3.It is never a bother for the Master to do what He came to do.
(Why troublest the Master)

v.35 4.Men should allow the Master to choose His work.
(the Master any further?)

v.36 5.Christ is not troubled by the besetting news of men.
(As soon as Jesus heard…He saith…, Be not afraid, only believe.)

v.38 6.Christ is not beset by the faithless expressions of men's hearts.
(and seeth the tumult, …)

v.39 7.Christ is not beset by man's interpretations, rather He reveals the true condition of need.
(…The child is not dead, but sleepeth.)

v.40 8.Christ is not beset by men's scorn and ridicule.
(and they laughed Him to scorn …)

v.41 9.Christ is able to bring change to circumstances bearing defeat.
(…I say unto thee, arise…)

v.42 10.A believer with any need should wait on Christ's final report.
(And straightway the child arose, and walked;)