Category: Led by the Spirit

Two of the key elements in experiencing victory and success in every area of life and living are the reasons behind what you are doing (the why) and your mental and emotional state as you are doing it (your attitude).

This is where having the heart of God (the why) and the mind of Christ (your attitude) come into play.

I am now aware of the truth that my life to date is largely the total sum of all of the choices that I have made up to this point in time.  Deuteronomy 30:19 makes it plain for all to see,

“I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life that you and your descendants may live.” [AMP]

I NOW FULLY UNDERSTAND I HAVE A CHOICE IN THE MATTER.

GOD DOESN’T MAKE WINNERS OR LOSERS HE MAKES CHOOSERS!!!

This is both sobering and scary.  Sobering because it implies a responsibility on my part and scary because no matter how much I want to blame someone else or how good my excuses, for the things that I don’t like or want in my life, are all roads lead back to the choices that I have made and are making.

So what is the KEY FOUNDATIONAL CHOICE that I need to make, that WILL ALWAYS GUARANTEE victory and success?

“The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom and the Knowledge of the Holy One is insight and understanding.”  

Proverbs 9:10 [AMP]

The fear that this verse is talking about is being separated from the SOURCE OF LIFE, that apart from God, I can do nothing of true value.

 Notice that it also says “…the knowledge of the Holy One IS insight and understanding.”  The Holy One is Jesus, that IN HIM IS INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING.

God provides the why, Jesus provides the how and I get to do it.

In other words, the greatest value I can bring to this world is being God hands, His representative here on earth and that it is THROUGH JESUS that I will has access to the wisdom that I will need to order to do what God desires for me to do.

”But let him who glories glory in this; that he understands and knows Me [personally and practically, directly discerning and recognizing My character], that I am the Lord, Who practices loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth, for in these things I delight, says the Lord.”  

Jeremiah 9:24 [AMP]

“For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.  Then you will call upon Me, and you will come and pray to Me and I will hear and heed you.  Then you will seek Me, inquire for, and require Me [as a vital necessity] and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”  

Jeremiah 29:11 – 13 [AMP]

Notice that Jeremiah 9:24 starts with, “But let…” Let speaks of making a choice…

This is a Choice that I GET to make,

not one that I HAVE to make.

And what’s the benefit for making this choice?  It’s in my relationship with God that I get to discover HIS THOUGHT and PLANS for my life.

The Hebrew word for thought, machashabah(מחשבה) also means purpose, and the Hebrew word for peace(שלום) means completeness, soundness, safety and prosperity.  When I am living my God given purpose,

I AM WHOLE, LACKING NOTHING, ON A SOLID FOUNDATION  

THAT PROVIDES PROTECTION AND SECURITY 

WHERE MY EVERY NEED IS MET ABUNDANTLY.

It’s when I tap into my God given purpose that I will find true happiness and success.  And it’s impossible for me to tap into this purpose without a vibrant interaction with God, Life Himself.

In Victorious Nuggets, I list 40 benefits available for all Christians and few of them are;

1. Forgiven
2. A partaker of God Divine Nature
3. I can get all of my needs met
4. Healing
5. Authority over Satan
6. I can be a co-laborer with God

And the list goes on…..

It’s in the understanding of my part in God’s plans and purpose 

that fear loses its grip on my life.

A Christian with a renewed mind will always look to God’s Word, His promises and His principles for the solution to any situation and/or problem that he or she may be facing.

Over the years, I’ve come to realize that there are different levels of awareness and understanding.

There’s knowledge, wisdom and revelation. Knowledge is simply a knowing of facts or the memorization of raw data, i.e. 2+2 = 4, the capital of New York is Albany, the pie is bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes – you get the picture.

It’s only after you gain an understanding of how to use your store house of data that you start moving towards wisdom, i.e., 2 scoops of ice cream, 2 times a day, will make you too big 4 your pants, remember to pre-heat the oven before you put the pie in for the best results.

Knowledge and wisdom are needed to be able

To function and enjoy life,

YET I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A HIGHER LEVEL OF CONSIDERATION;

“The reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and skill [the preceding and the first essential, the prerequisite and the alphabet]; a good understanding, wisdom, and meaning have all those who do [the will of the Lord]. Their Praise of Him endures forever.” 

Psalms 111:10 [AMP]

Take a look at the key scriptures for day thirty-five again,

“Now when Jesus went into the region of Ceasarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, Who do people say that the Son of Man is? Simon Peter replied, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Then Jesus answered him, blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied are you, Simon Bar-Jonah. For flesh and blood [man] have not revealed this to you, but My Father Who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter [Greek, Petros – a large piece of rock], and on this rock [Greek, Petra – A huge rock like Gibraltar] I will build My church, and the gates of Hades (the powers of the infernal region) shall not overpower it [or be strong to its detriment or hold out against it]. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven; and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must be what is already loosed in heaven.” 

Matthew 16: 13, 16 – 19 [AMP]

Notice that Jesus called Peter blessed for receiving a Truth found outside traditional or customary learning. “For flesh and blood [man] have not revealed this to you…”

It’s important to be open to the truth that there are different levels of learning, knowing and of understanding.

That the answer that you need might be hiding in

a strange or unfamiliar place.

Albert Einstein once stated,

“No problem can be solved from the same state of mind that created it.”

I submit to you that much of the time;

THE PROBLEMS THAT WE FACE IN LIFE ARE OPPORTUNITIES

TO ALLOW GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT

TO ASSIST US IN DISCOVERING AND DEVELOPING

THE STRENGTH, TALENTS AND GIFTS

THAT LAY DORMANT INSIDE OF US.

That the greatest purpose found in any problem is

To give us a chance to seek out God’s desire for the situation

And to then surrender to His will for us, no matter what it appears

To cost us in the present moment.

Remember, at the end of His earthly ministry, when faced with death,

Jesus valued obedience over comfort and survival,

“And He was saying, Abba, [which means] Father, everything is possible for You. Take away this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You [will].” 

Mark 14:36 [AMP]

It would be foolish not to acknowledge that

The spirit of fear is always around at times like these.

It takes courage to walk away from the safety and comfort of the crowd. To stand up when everyone else is sitting down, to take a stance when everyone else are tucked safely in their comfort zone, it takes courage to see yourself as a joint-heir of Jesus (Romans 8:17). After all Satan in looking for someone, he may devour.

It’s crucial to keep in mind that

COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR

BUT TO TAKE THE NEEDED ACTION

In spite of how you may or may not feel and

TO KEEP YOUR FOCUS ON THE BIGGER PICTURE.

“Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief ] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” 

Hebrews 12:2 [AMP]

The King James version says that Jesus is “…the Author and Finisher of our faith”. Not only did He write your personal story, but also He includes a triumphant ending greater than any movie that you have or will ever see in your life.

You win, but only if you continue to abide in God’s Word.

THE PRIZE THAT JESUS WENT TO THE CROSS FOR

WAS YOU AND TO EMPOWER YOU

TO DO THE FATHER’S WILL,

TO BE HIS HANDS AND

REPRESENTATIVE HERE ON EARTH.

“And He died for all so that all those who live might live no longer to and for themselves, but to and for Him Who died and was raised again for their sake, so we are Christ’s ambassadors, God making His appeal as it were through us. We [as Christ’s personal representatives] beg you for His sake to lay hold of the divining favor [now offered you] and be reconciled to God.” 

2 Corinthians 5:15, 20 [AMP]

This can only be done successfully through

The power of God’s Holy Spirit.

“But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you. Peace I leave with you; My [own] peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. [Stop allowing yourselves to be agitated and disturbed; and do not permit yourselves to be fearful and intimidated and cowardly and unsettled.]” 

John 14:26, 27 [AMP]

ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS THAT ANY PARENT CAN GIVE TO ANY

CHILD IS TO HELP THEM

TO LIVE UP TO THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL.

It’s only by surrendering to God’s Holy Spirit, the very Same Spirit

Who is living inside of us at this very moment in time that we can tap

Into our highest potential, to become and act just like our big brother

Jesus, our LORD AND SAVIOR.

“The reason the Son of God was made manifest (visible) was to undo (destroy, loosen, and dissolve) the works the devil [has done].” 

1 John 3:8b [AMP]

FOR ME, REVELATION IS WHERE

GOD AND GOD ALONE

GETS ALL OF THE HONOR AND GLORY

EVEN THOUGH I AND/OR OTHERS ARE

THE ONES WHO ENJOY THE BENEFITS.

IT IS WHEN GOD’S HOLY SPIRIT IS THE ONE WHO

TURNS ON THE LIGHT BULB IN MY HEAD.