GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE

In the book of Deuteronomy chapter twenty it tells us about the principles governing warfare for the people of God. It provided instructions about their conduct during a battle. You see, God not only said how they were to dress and look and separate themselves from the world; but he also said this is how you are to act, and this is how you are to think when you are going to war. I don’t want my people being scared or showing fear when in battle, but this is how you conduct yourself in battle. 

The Israelites are conquering the promise land at this time and Almighty God promises to be with them with his presence and with victory if they will obey his instructions.

He said when you go to battle and you see that the enemy has more horses, more chariots and more people, don’t be afraid because I am with you.

God says don’t let your heart faint, don’t fear, don’t tremble and don’t be terrified because of your enemy. But remember the Lord your God is he that goes with you, to fight for you

God wants someone to know today that he will be with you. 

MOVE – YOU ARE BLOCKING MY FLOW Luke 8:43-48

Oh I know that sounds so disrespectful, It might sounds a little hard, unsophicated, unchristian (with all of our holiness) but the truth of the matter is our Jesus is getting ready to go to the cross. Not for what he did but for what we did and he was provided for us. And I am so sorry if I hurt your feeling BUT I AM TRYING TO LIVE A LIFE, so that my living will not be in vain.

Move YOU ARE BLOCKING MY FLOW. I had to learn that sometimes you have to tell folks who come at you : WITH NEGATIVITY – GET OUT OF MY AIR; ALL THIS IS MY SPACE AND I HAVE GIVEN MYSELF TO JESUS, SO THIS IS ME AND THE LORDS SPACE AND YOU JUST CANT COME AT ME ANY OLD WAY, anymore

TELL SOMEBODY: DON’T MESS WITH ME – I’VE BEEN THROUGH A LOT.

So move….You are blocking my flow

A Prayer of Renewal

START ASKING GOD TODAY, WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO –TO RENEW MYSELF; WHAT, GOD, WILL YOU HAVE ME TO FOCUS ON? WHAT DIRECTION, GOD, SHOULD I GO? WHAT SHOULD I NOT DO Today? I want to be renewed, I want to live right, I want to serve well, but I cannot do my best if I am not feeling my best. Help me right now.

And I promise you, that as you live a better life, spiritually and physically, financially, emotionally God says in ISAIAH 41: 17-20...

 

"When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them; I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valley; I will make the wilderness a pool of water. That they may see, and know and consider and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this."

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF

We commonly think of neighbors as the people who live near us, but Jesus meant it to include all humankind – even our enemies. Jesus told his famous parable of the Good Samaritan to make it clear that “love your neighbor” means to love all persons, everywhere – not just our friends and allies.

Jesus calls us to remember that we all are Gods children, just as He loves all his people and is willing to forgive their sins; we must be willing to forgive others who have done wrong to us.

Anger can consume us with hatred and block out the love of God. The need to forgive is not some ideal that we cannot hope to attain. Forgiveness is necessary to free us from the dark cloud of anger and resentment that can literally destroy our own lives. We cannot afford to wait for the other person to repent and apologize. Unless we let go of our anger and the desire to punish or get even, love cannot enter our lives. If you desire to be loved, you need to give love, if you desire to be respected, you must give respect. If you want to be fulfilled in your life, we must share with others.

If we do not desire to be judged harshly, then we must not judge others so harshly.