Dismantling Our Fallen Nature III

We see the effects of ungodly control having its activity and expression across the World. It is evident in dominating cultures where women and children are devalued. We see it also in so called ‘free’ nations where our freedom seems to mean that we have very little self-control and self-discipline, seemingly shunning rules and regulations.

In churches we see an imbalanced grace message that promotes no rules in our Christian lives. In our western culture we are increasingly dealing with humanism which is far more insidious. Humanism is all about what is best for the group. This manifests itself in things like job description parenting. ‘Some people get angry and violent and excessively smack their children….therefore we will make it illegal to discipline your child.’ ‘Religion is at the root of all conflict….therefore we will stop religion for the good of the group.’ Notably more fleshly activities such as drinking excessively are not touched.

Humanism, if it were true to itself would say things such as: ‘some people drink too much and do bad things therefore no one should be allowed to drink!’ or ‘some drivers go too fast and hurt people, therefore nobody should be allowed to drive automobiles.’

In any event we notice that various imbalanced forms of control create problems in nations, churches and families across our modern world. Our goal would be to see God’s order prevail. This is what works….and attracts the blessing. “Thy will be done on Earth….”   Listen to the Message...

Dismantling Our Fallen Nature II

The apostle John reportedly wrote in code so that the revelations that he received from the Lord could go out unhindered to the churches of the times.  The churches in turn having and understanding the Old Testament stories, given as illustrations and instructions to us, could interpret that which he was referring to.

In Revelation 2:18-2, in the message that he was relaying to the church in Thyatira, John makes reference to Jezebel.  This was most likely meaningless to the Romans, but for the church of all ages it carries great significance.

In recent times we hear terms such as; ‘a Jezebel spirit.’  Although there is no direct reference in scripture to this spirit, experience has shown that a demonic entity responding to that name is in existence.

What John was referring to was a particular set of characteristics that would be manifested in an individual’s life that are not consistent with the Holy Spirit, but are consistent with an unholy spirit – and exhibiting the nature shown in the story of Jezebel. This spiritual/mental and emotional programming must be dealt with to free those of us who are captive and possibly unintentionally participating with our enemies in these areas.

Further reading on Jezebel can be found in 1 Kings 18, 19 and 21.  Her final demise and the result of the curse on her behaviour is found in 2 Kings. Listen to the Message...

Dismantling Our Fallen Nature I

There are predictable foundations or roots that we have inherited from our generation line that runs right back to Adam and Eve’s submission to Satan. Being able to understand these foundations is the first step towards being able to demolish them. It is often not that we want to do them but rather that we don’t understand why we do what we do.

Most often the fruit of our problems belies beliefs that are the exact opposite. It is as if our solutions to our inner beliefs are many times over compensations…..which give ground, or footholds for our spiritual enemies.  Listen to the Message...

Every Action Makes A Difference

Sometimes we can find ourselves wondering if what we do in our daily lives really makes any impact.  We can feel that no-one really appreciates us when we look to others for acknowledgement of our good deeds and ministry.  But it's not here on earth that our reward resides...it's in Heaven.

God Has A Plan For Your Life

God encourages us in our walk daily.  He has a vision for our lives that we need to seek and embrace with vigour, seeking how He wants us to pursue it and participate in it.  It is a vision that progresses each day and we are called to be part of its progression and through that, we experience the blessings He has prepared for us.

As we journey along the path that God has made for us we learn, mature and grow.  We face challenges that cause us to think, draw upon what we have learnt previously, seek help, make decisions and act.  Each time we do something we exercise our will.  Is your will aligned with the most visionary leader the world has ever, and will ever see?  This leader is God’s own son, Jesus Christ.  By following Christ you are in God’s plan for your life…you are in the safest place imaginable…Listen to the Message.

The Father's Heart & His Family

From the beginning God has displayed a Father’s heart.  He created man, and from man He created woman.  These were the beginning of His family.  He created them with plan and purpose and His love has never waned for His family, even when they turned their backs on Him…Listen to the Message.

The Finger of God (Part 2)

A regular feature of Jesus’ ministry was dealing with evil spirits.  These spirits evidently had a full range of activity, with examples given to us of demons causing sickness and infirmity, mental problems and a variety of other maladies.  In our age it is easy for us to feel that we are too clever for this area of ministry, and that we can somehow deal with these problems with drugs or psychology.

The statistics on illnesses and mental issues show us that what we are doing when we ignore the spiritual component just isn’t working.  The problem is usually not so much the spiritual amplification of the problem that is presenting as it is the ground that is held in our lives.  By the ground we mean areas of deception, emotional issues or even bondage to sin that may be ‘strongholds’ or the strong man’s goods as the Bible frames it.

As we deal with these areas we can be freed through the name of Jesus of the spiritual captivity that afflicts us.  Helping people with these difficulties is a long neglected area of the work of the church which really should be central...Listen to Message.