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Distractions and Differences Not Divide

As the people of God assemble today may their distractions and differences divide not at all. But may each one yield to the Builder’s Hand that He might lay each lively stone into the place where they might best serve His purposes in the body of Christ, being cemented together by the Word and the Holy Spirit and stabilized on the only Rock that can hold the building. “In Him [and in fellowship with one another] you yourselves also are being built up [into this structure] with the rest, to form a fixed abode (dwelling place) of God in (by, through) the Spirit.” (Eph.2:22, Amp; also 1Pe.2:5)

Take Thoughts Captive

MELISSA—We can also participate in resurrection life by taking thoughts captive (2 Cor. 10:5) which lead us down roads of fear, stress or doubt. Where are we focused? Grab the anxiety-ridden thoughts and speak resurrection life over them until your focus shifts.

Anticipation of God’s Kingdom Power

KATHY—Years ago some minister friends were imprisoned on a mission to India. We went to a multi-church gathering to pray for them.  During the intercession, Marty stood and prophesied that they would be released in three days and they were.  One of those pastors told his congregation when he got home, “I don’t know if Marty heard God’s plan or if God did it because Marty said it.”  Whether it was a realization of Father’s plan in advance or a son with a foretaste of his Father’s authority and backing, the obvious thing is that Anticipation of Kingdom Power thrives within the Father-son relationship and leads to Participation and Demonstration of God’s will in the earth.

Righteousness and Unrighteousness

MARTY—There are a lot of religious people spending a lot of time wondering why there is so much unrest in our society and why Christ and His purposes and His people are so opposed, even hated. Righteousness troubles the unrighteous. Any time there is unrighteousness on the scene and the light of righteousness is exposed, unrighteousness will be troubled and when troubled, will react. There is no fellowship between righteousness and unrighteousness (2Cor.6:14), between light and darkness. We cannot adjust the Word and principles of God so that everyone who comes among us is comfortable.

Participate in Resurrection Life

MELISSA—Another way to participate in resurrection life is to speak what the Holy Spirit is telling you. This isn’t about having a microphone at church, this is about daily life. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” (Proverbs 18:21) Jesus is a perfect example of how powerful words are. We have that same power in us and it’s time to shift atmospheres with our words.

Where Anticipation is Sabotaged

KATHY—The Father-son relationship is where Anticipation is often sabotaged.  If all we can see in the mirror is who we are now or any given moment, instead of who we were born to be, there is no anticipation because we are not thinking like our Father.  (“As a man continues to think in his heart, so is he”, Prov.23:7)  If we see ourselves as “only human” or not worthy or capable to act in our Father’s authority and power, that roots back to relationship and sonship issues.  If we have to rebuild our sense of covenant every time that doubt or condemnation or failure knocks on our door, we won’t come close to Anticipation or God-outcomes.

Yesterday, Today, Forever

As the people of God assemble today, may they be taught, reminded, encouraged, assured that God’s Word is just like Him, “the same yesterday, today and forever”. May the people of God encourage one another to stand on His unfailing Word so that as the wind blows and the waves crash, the house will continue to stand. “The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.” (Isa.40:8, NKJV)

The Sound of Hope

MARTY–The sound of hope is never insignificant. Hope is the sound of heaven moved into the earth through songs, preaching of the Word of God, prophecy, conversation, teaching and testimonies. No hope is too small. “…the mere sound of his name will signal hope, even among far-off unbelievers.” (Matt.12:21, Msg)

Participating in Resurrection Life

MELISSA–What are some practical ways to go about participating in resurrection life? Colossians 3:1 is a great place to start. It simply says to seek the things above. In our modern culture what that means is to put down the phone, turn off the TV and make time with God and His word our number one priority. Is that easy? No. I get it. However, our enemy’s major tools in keeping us occupied so we don’t find out our identity are the news, media, social media and entertainment industries. These have been the primary ways evil has kept Americans brainwashed and zombified. We have trusted our lives with celebrities of all kinds that are paid to spew agenda and twist truth. Turning these influences off will help you to be part of the biggest overturning in history. That overturning is a matter of taking dominion on this earth.