#john14:7-14

[wolint]

FRESH MANNA

WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO FOR YOU?

Mark 10:46-52

What do you want me to do for you? We all ask this question a lot because someone is always wanting someone to do something for them! In the Bible, people frequently ask God to do something for them just as we do daily.

When we pray about what we need, we must be specific about our desires because it's whatever we ask the Lord that we receive.

Jesus tells us in John 14:13 and repeats in John 14:14 that whatever we ask in his name, He will do for us but by asking us what we want him to do for us implies that he wants us to be particular in our petitions and specific in our asking.

What do you want me to do for you?

What do you want Jesus to do for you? What do you want God to accomplish in your life, through, with and in you?

Jesus knew Bartimaeus was blind, but he still asked him what he wanted him to do for him. Jesus knew what Bartimaeus needed but he wanted a specific spoken request and an expression of faith from the one that was asking of him.

A question is an utterance that typically functions as a request for information, which is expected to be provided in the form of an answer.

One of the principles of prayers in the Bible is found in Matthew 7:7-11 which says we must ask, seek and knock to receive anything we need from the Lord.

We know that the Lord knows our needs but if we don't ask him for what we want and wait to receive what we've asked for, how do we know that what we have came through our faith?

It's natural to answer a question directly when is asked of us, so, when Jesus asks what “do you want me to do for you” he's expecting us to tell him exactly, specifically what we want him to do for us. A direct question deserves or requires a direct answer.

But before we can ask anything of Jesus, before we can ask the Father to do anything for us, we must first be a branch that is connected to the vine as stated in John14:13-14.

When somebody tells us to ask them anything, it means we're permitting them to do that thing we've asked of them, in other words, we're granting them power of attorney to do, to speak, and to give whatever. It glorifies God to answer all our prayers and to save, heal, favour, and bless us both materially, physically and spiritually. God may not do these things for us unless we ask in faith and do not waver according to Hebrews 11:6.

John 3:22 says we receive whatever we ask of Him because we keep his commandments, which implies a direct connection between obeying God’s word and receiving the answers to our prayers.

Knowing that he hears us according to 1 John 5:15 should give us the confidence to ask anything but only if we believe that he will give it to us and if we ask him in faith.

There is nothing too great or too small for God to give to us when we ask in prayer and if what we ask for is in line with his word and his will. Our confidence in prayer then, is based on our relationship with the Father.

There’s nothing we will ever ask for that the Lord cannot and would not do. So, what do you want Him to do for you?

PRAYER: Oh Lord, help me to pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication in making my request known to you in Jesus’s name. Amen.

Shalom

WOMEN OF LIGHT INT. PRAYER MIN.

[miajolensdevotion]

October 15, 2020

Verse: John14:1-14 Write/ Copy Gods words :

Jesus Comforts His Disciples 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” Jesus the Way to the Father 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know[b] my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” 8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. 11 Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. 12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

What is your Favorite verse(s):

11 Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves. 12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

Explain in your own words what you just read. Jesus say “do not let your heart be in trouble. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house there are many rooms; if it were not so, I will have tell you I am going there to prepare a place for you & if I will go & prepare a place for you. I will come back & take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to that place where I am going.” Thomas tell him “Lord, we do not know where you are going, how can we know the way?” Jesus answer “I am the way & the truth & the life. No one come to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him & have see him”

Commitment / what will i do : I will continue to let Jesus Christ guide me

[jzlily333]

🌺01/03活出美好🌺 我要專心的來尋求祢，因為祢是我的神，是我心裡的力量，我倚靠祢就有真實的平安和喜樂！我要將我的主權交託給祢，我要活出祢所賜的平安和得勝。 你們祈求，就給你們；尋找，就尋見；叩門，就給你們開門，因為凡祈求的，就得著；尋找的，就尋見；叩門的，就給他開門 (馬太福音7: 7-8)。 01/03英文金句 May peace be with you; my peace I give to you: I give it not as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled; let it be without fear. (John14: 27) 我留下平安給你們；我將我的平安賜給你們。我所賜的，不像世人所賜的。你們心裡不要憂愁，也不要膽怯 (約14:27) 。 01/03金玉良言 1. 無論再怎麼微小的問題，不願意解決，問題也不會自動消失不見。 2. 人往往很容易忘記東西，可是被人說幾句不中聽的話，卻丟不掉也忘不了。 詩歌：我要全心讚美 My Heart Will Praise You, Lord (讚美之泉) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs-pQZ9b0OU https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9SmEtucff/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[anastpaul]

One Minute Reflection – 1 May – “He who has seen me has seen the Father…”… John 14:9

One Minute Reflection – 1 May – “He who has seen me has seen the Father…”… John 14:9

One Minute Reflection – 1 May – Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter, Readings: Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14 “He who has seen me has seen the Father…”… John 14:9 REFLECTION – “Beloved, Jesus Christ is our salvation, He is the high priest through whom we present our offerings and the helper who supports us in our weakness. Through Him, our gaze penetrates the heights of heaven and…

[christianandnerdy]

Natural man loves darkness. #Repost @ellie_proverbs31 ・・・ Jesus proclaimed in John 14:6 that he is THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE AND NOBODY GETS TO THE FATHER EXCEPT BY HIM. The Bible also states that there is nothing new under the sun 🌞 (Ecc1:9) and that his Word is unchanging. (Isaiah 40:8, Hew13:8) even more 👉🏽 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3:16-17‬) so why look anywhere else for #Truth for #Love for #Peace in your #life ? Jesus said SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matt‬ ‭6:33‬ ) JESUS GIVES US PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING! The type of peace that the world can NEVER give! (John14:27, Phil 4:7) So look to the Bible, pray for discernment , and follow Jesus Christ so you can weather any storm 🌬life throws at you⛈ When you have Jesus you never have to do life alone🌈 and you never have to feel lost again 😄 🐑 #thankyou #Jesus #praiseGod https://www.instagram.com/p/B507EbgFRiz/?igshid=1aavadkmuqk4d

[dunamos-eternal]

You were made for a time like this. Easter 4:14 Arise and shine. Isaiah 60:1 Be the light that shines in the darkness. John 1:5 Lead the path. John14:6 Do not waiver. Joshua 1:7 Be the catalyst for change that you desire. Acts 2:3-4 Be the element of transformation. Romans 12:2 Do what you Love. John 15:12-13 To a blessed week. (at World War II Memorial) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf2_ooNuZ_P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jesus-thenameaboveeveryname]

10 The 1st man Adam

1. The first man Adam

Gen.2:16 Yahweh God commanded the man, saying, "Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat:

Gen.2:17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat of it you will surely die."

†  God sectioned Eden, the realm of light, in the realm of Hades, where Satan fraudswarms are confined, and created Adam, who obeys God's law, imitating the image of the Son among the forces of sin who ignore the law.[1]

①     God made Adam rule and keep Eden from things that were against God.

Gen.2:15 Yahweh God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

†  God created Adam who keeps the commandments to condemn the forces of lawlessness who claim that creatures cannot keep the commandments of God. God made Eden the kingdom of God governed by God's law and made Adam guard the realm of light which is under God's reign from the forces of lawlessness. Adam should have obeyed God, who ruled by the commandments of love, to keep Eden, which God had entrusted to Adam until the Son came.[2]

②     God allowed Adam to choose Eve as his helper.

Gen.2:18 Yahweh God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."

†  God makes Adam choose a partner to help defend Eden from Satan's attack.

Gen.2:19 Out of the ground Yahweh God formed every animal of the field, and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. Whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name.

†  Adam rules over beasts and birds, gives them names, and keeps the creatures entrusted to him to remain under the reign of God, under the commandments. But among the beasts and birds, Adam finds no helper.

Gen.2:20 The man gave names to all cattle, and to the birds of the sky, and to every animal of the field; but for man there was not found a helper suitable for him.

†  Adam finds no mate to help him in guarding Eden among beasts and birds. Because beasts and birds are the ones who have no choice but to break the commandments and trample their neighbors unless Adam rules them, so they could not love others and make others love like Adam. Because the beasts and birds were not in the image of God, Adam could not find a helper among them. So God creates an image of God that resembles Adam from Adam. God creates a bride, the church, from our Lord Jesus.[3]

Gen.2:21 Yahweh God caused a deep sleep to fall on the man, and he slept; and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place.

†  God puts Adam to sleep deeply and makes Adam's bride from Adam. By Christ's death on the cross, the church, the bride of Christ, comes from Christ. The church follows the way of the cross that Christ went[4], and becomes the firstfruits[5] to imitate the image of Christ.[6] The church condemns Satan[7] who denying the commandments[8] by proving the truthfulness of the commandments.[9] The church is a helper suitable for Christ in preparing the way of judgment for Christ who will judge Satan.[10] Christ is the head of the church and governs the church[11], and the church obeys Christ absolutely and carries out the commands of Christ. Christ loved the church which is the bride, so He gave all of him to her.[12] Although Eve, Adam's bride, led Adam, who was guarding Eden, to ruin, however, the church, the bride of the Last Adam, obeys the Last Adam who protects the creation world, and becomes a true helper[13] to help the Last Adam[14] who will complete the work of the Father[15] by extinguishing sin[16] and completing creation.[17]

Gen.2:22 He made the rib, which Yahweh God had taken from the man, into a woman, and brought her to the man.

Gen.2:23 The man said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. She will be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."

†  Adam saw the woman and was completely taken his heart away. Eventually, Adam fell because of the waman.

John14:16 I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever, --

John14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.

John15:26 "When the Counselor has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me.

John16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don't go away, the Counselor won't come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

†  Adam should have chosen not Eve, who is as on the same level as himself, but the Son who is the Helper[18], and God the Holy Spirit who is the another Helper, as his helper. Adam made the wrong choice as an individual, but the first Adam represents the Last Adam, the Son, and Eve represents the bride, the church. God's plan is contained in the wrong choice of the first Adam. It does not mean that God induced the first Adam to make a wrong choice. It means that God, who knew in advance that the first Adam would make the wrong choice, foreshadowed His will that He decided to fulfill the rest of the creation world through marriage between the Son and the church, by using Adam's wrong choice in good ways. Just like the first Adam chose Eve as his helper, so the Son, the true Helper, chose the church as His helper. The church, born again of the Last Adam by the blood poured out from the cross[19], is prepared as a bride through another Helper, God the Holy Spirit.[20] God calls those who He would make as the Son's bride among the 1st adam, to the church. The Last Adam, and the 1st adam, who became the bride through God the Holy Spirit, who is the another Helper, marry. The first Adam is a type of the Last Adam, and Eve is a type of the 1st adam who is reborn as the bride through the Last Adam, the true Helper.[21]

†  The scene that the first Adam took Eve who came out from Adam and clothed with the same earthen flesh as Adam, as his wife, foreshadows that the Last Adam will take Adam who clothed with earthen flesh, as his wife. In other words, this scene shows us in advance that God the Son would come as Adam, not an angel, and take Adam who is in earthen body as His helper[22] and complete the free will of the creatures with Adam. The helper is the one who helps the groom's work. God the Son determined to make Adam, not an angel, His helper, in completing creation.[23] God the Son determined to come as Adam to complete His creation, to make the church help His work that He would accomplish by making the church, the meeting of the saints, as His helper, the bride. The saints of the church will play a role as a helper to help the Last Adam, by following the Last Adam, who is the Bridegroom, to overcome sin and resurrect.[24] The free will of angels will be completed through the saints who proves the truthfulness of the commandments by their resurrection.[25] The Bridegroom will judge Satan fraudswarms and annihilate all things related to sin in creation world.[26]

Gen.2:24 Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.

†  God knew that because of Eve, Adam would eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and fall. By showing that Adam loved Eve rather than God and chose to abandon God's commandments and die with Eve, God foreshadowed that the Last Adam, our Lord Jesus, would be the head of the church which is the bride. God the Son comes as Adam, apart from God the Father, and becomes the Bridegroom of the church.[27] He unites with the bride and becomes one body with the bride. The Son comes as Adam and becomes the head of the church, the meeting of the saints.[28] The Son who is in the bosom of the Father, comes out from the Father, dies on the cross, and becomes the head of the church. Adam died of his own sin and tried to hand off the blame to God, who gave Eve and to Eve, the bride.[29] But the Last Adam, who is innocent[30], took the bride's sins and was cursed on behalf of the bride.[31]

1John1:2 (and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us);

John1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The one and only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.

†  The Son leaves the Father and is united to the bride, and becomes one body with the bride.[32]

③     Satan corrupted Adam through Eve.

Gen.3:6 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit of it, and ate; and she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.

†  Satan knew that Adam's weakness was Eve, but Adam did not know that his weakness was Eve. God wanted Adam to realize that the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil for Adam was Eve. God wanted Adam to escape the idol, Eve, and return to God. God wanted Adam to stop loving God-given Eve more than God. We can think of Adam as all creatures who have been granted free will. God wants creatures who are living by God's life, to cease to love those that God has given to them more than God, and to survive to the end. God does not kill creatures, but sins they choose for themselves cut them off from God's life.[33] God made Adam know that if he had an idol named Eve, he cannot be with God. God knew that Adam would lose to Satan because of Eve. God had determined that the Son would come as a descendant of Eve who would be cast out of Eden[34], and would restore everything, then He began creation.[35]

[1] 1Pet.2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps, who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth." Who, when he was reviled, didn't revile back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously; who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.

[2] Luke20:9 He began to tell the people this parable. "A man planted a vineyard, and rented it out to some farmers, and went into another country for a long time. At the proper season, he sent a servant to the farmers to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the farmers beat him, and sent him away empty.

[3] Gal.4:19 My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ is formed in you--

[4] Matt.16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any man desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it.

[5] Rom.8:23 Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.

 Rev.14:4 These are those who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed by Jesus from among men, the first fruits to God and to the Lamb. In their mouth was found no lie, for they are blameless.

[6] 2Cor.4:4 in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them.

[7] 1John5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.

[8] Job1:9 Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth your hand now, and touch all that he has, and he will renounce you to your face."

[9] 1Cor.15:54 But when this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is written will happen: "Death is swallowed up in victory."

 1Cor.15:26 The last enemy that will be abolished is death.

 Rom.6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

[10] 2Cor.11:2 For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

[11] Eph.5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.

[12] Matt.27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" That is, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

[13] Rev.21:9 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, who were laden with the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, "Come here. I will show you the wife, the Lamb's bride." He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,

 Heb.11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

[14] Rev.12:17 The dragon grew angry with the woman, and went away to make war with the rest of her seed, who keep God's commandments and hold Jesus' testimony.

[15] John6:39 This is the will of my Father who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day. This is the will of the one who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son, and believes in him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."

[16] Rev.20:14 Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.

[17] 1Cor.15:25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy that will be abolished is death.

[18] 1John2:1 My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.

[19] John19:33 but when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was already dead, they didn't break his legs. However one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

[20] Rev.19:7 Let us rejoice and be exceedingly glad, and let us give the glory to him. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his wife has made herself ready."

[21] John3:5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God! That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Don't marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born anew.'

[22] Heb.2:14 Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and might deliver all of them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For most assuredly, not to angels does he give help, but he gives help to the seed of Abraham.

[23] Rom.8:17 and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.

[24] 1Cor.15:54 But when this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is written will happen: "Death is swallowed up in victory." "Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

[25] 1Pet.1:12 To them it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into. Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ --

[26] Rev.11:17 saying: "We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, the one who is and who was; because you have taken your great power, and reigned. The nations were angry, and your wrath came, as did the time for the dead to be judged, and to give your servants the prophets, their reward, as well as the saints, and those who fear your name, the small and the great; and to destroy those who destroy the earth."

[27] Eph.5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.

[28] Col.1:18 He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

[29] Gen.3:11 God said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?" The man said, "The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate."

[30] 1John3:5 You know that he was revealed to take away our sins, and in him is no sin.

[31] Gal.3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us. For it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree,"

 1Tim.4:10 For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

 Heb.9:28 so Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, without sin, to those who are eagerly waiting for him for salvation.

 Matt.26:28 for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.

 John9:41 Jesus said to them, "If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, 'We see.' Therefore your sin remains.

 1John1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we haven't sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

[32] Rev.21:9 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls, who were laden with the seven last plagues came, and he spoke with me, saying, "Come here. I will show you the wife, the Lamb's bride." He carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,

[33] Is.59:1 Behold, Yahweh's hand is not shortened, that it can't save; neither his ear heavy, that it can't hear: but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.

[34] Gen.3:15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel."

[35] Acts3:20 and that he may send Christ Jesus, who was ordained for you before, whom the heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, whereof God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets that have been from ancient times.

[dalyunministry]

Word Ministration

Topic: The person of Holy Spirit

By. Pastor. Jeshurun Jogers

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Let us pray.

Heavenly Father we come before you this day with a grateful heart. We thank you for the opportunity to see today. Holy Spirit help us to live our lives according to the father's will. I pray for fruitfulness healing and genuine salvation in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen and Amen....

¶ Topic: The Person of the Holy Spirit.

Text: John 14:16-18

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

¶ INTRODUCTION

God is a Spirit, God manifest Himself in three persons, namely the Father, the son and the Holy Spirit. But for our topic today we will learn about "the Person of the Holy Spirit" your knowledge of the person of the Holy Spirit, will help you to come into a full, rich relationship with Him. It is a desire to present His glory and beauty that you will seek to yield your life fully to Him, that you might know His grace, His love, His power, and the gifts of the Spirit in your life.

Jesus Christ said in (John 16:7)But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.

Now there are certain misconceptions that when we say God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, we are talking about three God. But it is lack of understanding on their part. Because even we as humans, are three in one. spirit and soul and body. (1Thess 5:23). Other eg is, when you have a dream, you see yourself driving a car.

Let me explain!

Now there is one you lying on the bed, there is another you driven a car and there is another you looking at the you that is driving the car. Mostly you will say Pastor I have a dream and in that dream, I saw myself driven a car. That's to show that we are three in one.

The Holy Spirit is God's enablement or empowerment in us to do His commandments because by ourselves with the Adamic nature, we cannot measure up to His statutes. If we can go back to the Old Testament, in Psalms 51. David a man after Gods heart was making plea to God. In verse 5 of Psalm 51 he said. behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. He was saying, God is not that I want to live a sinful life but I have a problem with my nature. Is like Apostle Paul was saying, the things I don't want to do I find myself doing. In Psalms 51:10 he pleaded for God to create in him a clean heart and renew a right Spirit within him. God promise the Holy Spirit in Ezekiel 11:19-20; 36:25-27 and also in Joel 2:28. Which was latter fulfilled in Acts 2:1-4

Please let's endeavor to follow with the Scriptures. Most of them are from old King James Version. If I write any that is not from KJV, I will let you know. Thanks.

¶ WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. But they all work together. (1John 5:7; Luke 3:21-22)

He possess all the attributes of God.

He is Omniscient (John 14:26; 1 John 3:20).

He is Omnipresent (Psalm 139:7-10; Jeremiah 23:23-24.)

He is Eternal (Hebrews 9:14; Jude 25).

¶ HIS PERSONALITY PROOFS

The Holy Spirit has intellect, will and emotion. (1Corinthians 12:11; Romans 8:27; Isaiah 63:10)

Ephesian 4:30 says Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby you are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Not only are these characteristics, but also there are personal acts that are attributed to the Holy Spirit. He speaks-again, it is hard for you to think of something other than a person speaking. In Acts 13:2.as they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. in 1Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith. This prove that the Holy Spirit is a personality and we can relate with Him even as the Disciples related with Jesus. We can make Him our friend.

¶ HIS WORK IN OUR LIFE

Represent all that Jesus is to us (John 14:16)

He guides us in (Acts 16:6-7)

He communes with us. 2Corinthians 13:14

He intercede and help us to pray (Romans 8:26-27)

He Convicts of Sin. (John 16:18)

He reveals Jesus to us (John 15:26)

He teaches us all things (John14:26)

He reveals our inheritance (1Cor 2:12)

He gives us power for service (Acts 1:8)

He shows us things to come. (John 16:13-14)

He helps us to live a godly life. (Ezekiel 36:27)

The human spirit depends on the Holy Spirit to function effectively in the natural realm. (Job 32:8)But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

¶ THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

The Holy Spirit baptism is for all Christians. (John 3:5; Acts 19:1-6; 10:44-46)

The Holy Spirit baptism makes the release of the gifts of the Spirit possible (1Cor12:7-11).

¶ HOW TO RECEIVE TO HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM?

Receiving the Holy Spirit baptism, comes with a desire.

Ask the Father to give you the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13) or

Look for someone who is filled already to lay hands on you. (Acts 19:4-6)

The fruit you are bearing, will determine weather you are living by the Spirit of God. Jesus said in (Matthew 7:20). Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Let's look at the fruit of the Spirit and examine our lives if we are bearing these fruit.

(Galatians 5:22-23 KJV)

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

1. Love, joy and Peace. Our life style.

2. Longsuffering, gentleness and goodness! Our disposition towards others

3. Faith, meekness and temperance! Our disposition towards God.

May the good Lord help us all to live a life that will bring glory and honour to His Holy name.... Holy Spirit take over, we can not do it by ourselves.

As I come to the end of this teaching, I want to thank you all for your precious time. And thanks for the opportunity. God bless you all in Jesus mighty name.... Amen....Amen.....

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PEACE FOR THE FRAY

Recently, some confounding situations defied reason and plagued our understanding in respect to close, dear folks suffering grave injustices at the hands of the judicial system. Simple matters of common sense, integrity, righteous judgment and justice should easily have prevailed on their behalf, but no. In our shared despair, biblical encouragement was given along with prayer, asking God for needed words of understanding to see them through that would help “guard their hearts and minds in peace through Christ Jesus.” With having this scripture at heart from Phil.4:6-7 the Lord brought my attention to a fragment I had overlooked, “…the peace of God, which surpasses (exceeds, overdoes, overrides) all understanding” …and even in the face of no understanding.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Phil.4:6-7).

What followed, was in my view, a healthy understanding from the Lord for the times we find ourselves in, when a further word of understanding is not always forthcoming from the Lord. This is not always for lack of asking Him - “You receive not because you ask not.” There are just those times where we are left with a deafening quiet that makes us think we are unheard… maybe forsaken. At this point, we could foolishly start picking daisies with saying, “He loves me, He loves me not…!” And, tragically begin to lose faith and the standard we have held in following Him passionately. Considering the Day we are in, with perversions of power mounting, love toward God comes under the threat of 'waxing cold'. However, there is an abounding grace, a divine enabling to act on from God in confronting sin’s increase for a greater and stronger faith that will see His glory! And Grace never seems to live alone in the New Testament, but is found in good company of her sister, Peace. Rom.1:7, “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” This statement used in continual greeting of the saints throughout the epistles is not to be taken lightly.

Jesus in John 16 reiterates many things He has spoken from John 14-15. However, all is drawn up in chapter 16 with Jesus imparting to the disciples what will shortly come and what is meant to help them from “stumbling” (Jn.16:1). He then states, “They will put you out of the synagogues (or churches).” Next, “…the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God a service” (v.2). I’m not sure what part of this would keep them or me from stumbling, but let’s go on! He then tops this with, “But now I go away to Him who sent Me…” (v.5). At this point “no one asks Him where He is going” (v.5). Why? Because “their hearts are filled with sorrow” (v.6). He having more to say cannot, stating, “…you cannot bear them now” (v.12).

Now, I would be remiss to not bring the counterbalance Jesus shared here, as well, telling the disciples that when this occurs “you may remember that I told you” (v.4).  In other words, the road is mapped ahead of you so don’t think you’re lost or forsaken. And, “…it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (the Holy Spirit) will not come to you…” (v.7-15). Again, help is coming and “He will be with you and in you” (Jn.14:17). Lastly, Jesus completes the map yet to be written with what they will go through in mourning His death while the world rejoices, but that it would be turned to restored and permanent joy with seeing Him again (v.16-24). Once and for all, the Lord knows the end from our beginning, because He is the Beginning and the End; Alpha and Omega!  With all that has been “figurative” (v.25), like a dream we try to understand, they with receiving the Holy Spirit would then possess “the mind of Christ” to “discern all things rightly” (1 Cor.2:15-16).

Now, the prophetic map is set in detail for their lives at this juncture. Yet, a final plug is added for those voids of understanding when the enemy taunts, “Where is your God?” That plug is Jn.16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”  His Peace is found with being in Him. He is in us to the end that we would be in Him. As the Prince of Peace, He is the plug keeping faith from draining from us, giving place to fear and anxiety; a peace to be abided in since He is more than the world.

“And this One shall be peace” (Mic.5:5). “He is our peace…” (Eph.2:14). “…Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end…” (Isa.9:6b-7a).

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John14:27).

Oh, God has a map of our horizons that He overshadows. History is already written in the annals of Heaven and it is all chronicled beneath His-story. While we ask again for God’s transforming power to change our situations or another word of rescue, in the deafening quiet He may be asking us what has been transformed in our thinking that makes us any different than the world thinks? When so much of the Church remains conformed to this world; without sign, wonder and miracle, why should there be another fast fix that leaves little difference in His image among us? The Lord is not running a university or a college that gives a degree for what our head thinks to have learned. His is a trade school where we are called to leave our lives at the door to receive His. All must become hands-on experience from Him taking us to His higher thought and way that are not ours. I fear that even we who cherish the revelation of His Word, may find our understanding inconsequential in standing up to the pressures that are building at this time. Unless we are taking our understanding to the bank of His interest with us where our life’s currency is exchanged, the test of fire will surely burn it up. The fellowship of the disciples was bent on what they heard, saw, touched and handled of that eternal Word and Life. This they passed on to us to be our fellowship as well! The peace He gives is for the fray and pray, not the play and passe'. It is not passive, but active.

In the volume of the Lord’s thoughts and words, some are given as overtones, others as undertones, none without exceeding significance for walking with Him. The overtone would be the more prominent tone carried in the likeness of an instrument that first brings about a song, it’s melody. It is the song! To enrich the song, other instruments may be added: violins, cellos, trumpets, woodwinds… etc. each playing its own harmonious part in filling out the song masterfully. Its orchestral beauty makes it a song in want of never ending; unshakably branded in our hearts and minds. But if that one instrument (or voice) that holds the original melody should be removed, all else loses the line from which it was composed to fit.

My wife and I have led worship for years spending time going over songs new and old. From time to time, she’ll ask me if I remember a song that she begins to sing. Wonderingly, I’ve said to her, “I have no idea what that song is?” The conflict thus begins with her singing it again and me saying, “I’ve never heard it before!” Until I realize she is singing harmony (or the undertone) to the song, as she always has. It is not the melody itself, but the enrichment, the fill, the enhancement, so vital. Words of God bearing His overtone are the essence of our walk; they carry the “always, forever, every, surely…” factor. When understanding is not clear, the main melody remains as an anchor for our soul. Their endless ring are reminders to our spirit of an immovable place we have yet to abide in faith. He is in those words to be found and they are Him!

“For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (Heb.13:5a).

“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Rom.8:6).                          

“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him” (1 John4:16).                                  

“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."(Lam.3:22-23).

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" (Ps.23:6).

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Heb.13:8).

Saints, the witness of the Holy Spirit that first bypassed our natural mind to bring His salvation, continues to call our heart and mind to His peace where we trust, obey and discern our need to “…pull down imaginations, human reasoning, tearing down intellectual arguments and every lofty opinion that pits itself against the knowledge of the one true God, bringing every loose thought, emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ…” (2 Cor.10:4-5 DCV). This is for our forward!

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (Col.3:15).

“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isa.26:3).

"For David says concerning Him: ‘I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken” (Acts 2:25).

- P. Dave Cosgrove

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May is Mental Health month. What Does the Bible Say? Here are some of God’s truths and guidelines found in the Bible regarding mental health and living life well: “A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” Proverbs 14:30 “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:13 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 “Anxiety in the heart of a man weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.” Proverbs 12:25 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8 “Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” Ephesians 4:22-23 “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 “He (God) helps the brokenhearted and binds their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 “You, Lord, give perfect peace even in turmoil to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Jesus in John14:27 Make these truths your daily confessions. #YoureUnderAnOpenHeaven #YouShallLiveAndNotDie #YouShallSeeHisGoodness #LifeMoreAbundantly #EncourageYourself #AriseAndShine #SeekYeFirst #CovenantOfFirstFruits #MakingTheKingdomThePriority #DelightingYourselfInTheLord

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Quote/s of the Day – 9 May – 'God does not leave us groping in the dark.'

Quote/s of the Day – 9 May – ‘God does not leave us groping in the dark.’

Quote/s of the Day – 9 May – Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter, Readings: Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14

“If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

John 14:7

” God does not leave us groping in the dark. He has shown Himself to us as a man. In His greatness, He has let Himself become small.”

“What is Faith?

First, faith is…

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One Minute Reflection – 9 May – “He who has seen me has seen the Father…”

One Minute Reflection – 9 May – “He who has seen me has seen the Father…”

One Minute Reflection – 9 May – Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter, Readings: Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14 and the Memorial of Bl Giovanni Benincasa of Montepulciano OSM (1375-1426)

“He who has seen me has seen the Father…”…John 14:9

REFLECTION– “Beloved, Jesus Christ is our salvation, He is the high priest through whom we present our offerings and the helper who supports us in…