CONFRONTING PITFALLS This is a season of confrontation and contending to overcome every pitfall that our foe, the devil, puts in our pathway. With bold, brave determination we must be relentless in our pursuit of Gods holy presence! Therefore, since these [great] promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates and defiles body and spirit, and bring our consecration to completeness in the [reverential] fear of God (2 Corinthians 7:1). Hold back nothing – none of your hidden agendas, selfish ambitions, old grudges, and unforgiveness. Confess every sin that the Holy Spirit brings to your awareness and continue to ask Him for a spirit of repentance. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. - Matthew 6:33 A key focus in drawing ever closer to God is seeking to extract out of your life absolutely everything that hinders you from drawing near: HAVE YOU COME INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE ENEMY? Pray fervently for the Holy Spirit to reveal to you any and all filthiness of your flesh or your spirit. Have you come into agreement with devilish spirits of accusation and rejection? With spirits of bitterness and unforgiveness? Have you given into an unloving spirit? Have you given into a spirit of anger or fear? Do you live with a burden of shame, guilt, or regret concerning the past? As we recognize these emotions for what they are -- works of the enemy to destroy our soul and keep us from living and advancing in Gods PURPOSE for our life. Renounce your agreement with these evil works of darkness and repent from your sins, receiving the Lords mercy and forgiveness by the Blood of His Cross. Only then will you be free to abide in Christ and enjoy Gods magnificent presence. HOW DO WE CAST OFF THIS FILTHINESS OF THE FLESH AND SPIRIT? Spend time worshiping God and confessing His Word over your life. Renew your mind by meditating on the Word of God, especially Scriptures calling us to walk in holiness and the fear of the Lord. Pull down every thought to the obedience of Christ: Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Fear exalts itself against the knowledge of Christ – PULL IT DOWN! It is disobedience. Unforgiveness exalts itself against the knowledge of Christ – PULL IT DOWN! It is disobedience. Accusations, bitterness, rejection – PULL THEM ALL DOWN! Coming into agreement with the lies of the enemy is no less than rebellion and disobedience As we, with an open heart, behold Him, we will be transformed more and more into His image. A VICTORIOUS OVERCOMER You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. - Psalm 16:11 As we learn to walk in holiness and the fear of the Lord, the Spirit of God will release light for revelation of our CALLING in Christ. Only in Christs presence will we find overwhelming joy, which endures through any circumstance. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light. - Psalm 36:9 And also be certain of this: Only in Christs presence can we experience victorious life, instruction, and illumination. No Believer needs to stumble about in darkness. Simply lift your eyes and follow the Lord. For You will light my lamp; the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. - Psalm 18:28 The revealed Word of God states: This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the Blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:5-7). As we yield to and abide in Christ, His radiant love and light literally beam outward from our life into the lives of others. This is the time to arise and shine -- boldly becoming the victorious overcomer you are destined to be (see Romans 8:37).
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 05:11:03 +0000
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