Desire Spiritual Gifts

Isn't it amazing that the fastest growing churches in the world for the last hundred years have been predominately charismatic. That means they believe in the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and the manifestation of the "Pneumatika Charismata" Spiritual Gifts of Grace.

These gifts are for today according to Acts 2:38-39, we are not to be ignorant of them according to 1 Corinthians 12:1, and they have been given for the common good of the church. 1 Corinthians 12:7.

They have been given to the church to confirm the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his spiritual power that operates on the earth. Acts 1:4-8, Paul the Apostle told us to desire spiritual gifts, so what are we waiting for? Lets drink from the well He has promised will never run dry.

Don't you dare give in to the false teaching that says these gifts and there power died with the Apostles. There is no scriptural basis for such teaching and it is robbing the church of the power and influence that the Lord originally intended for his people.

He will fill all who desire to be filled. How hungry are you?

The Promised Holy Spirit

I must say that living in a world that is cloaked in deception and false teaching that I'm thankful for the promise of Jesus Christ. He said that the Father would send the Holy Spirit to bring power, to be a comforter, to be counselor, to be a teacher and to be a guide. He said that the Holy Spirit would take from what is God's and make it known to us, that's called revelation. He also said the Holy Spirit would lead us into all truth.

The Holy Spirit of truth has been poured out and made available to every generation according to Acts 2:38-39.

So here is an interesting thought. If we have the bible, which is the inspired word of God and most certainly the truth. Then why do we need the Holy Spirit? If we have the word of truth why do we need the Spirit of truth? That's a good question and one I believe the Lord wants to answer.

Is it possible that you can have the truth and not properly perceive the truth or not recognize it as the truth? I'm totally convinced that what I just said is the truth, which is one of the reasons the Spirit of truth was given. It is also one of the reasons the Apostle Paul prayed for young believers to receive the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so they could no Christ better.

The Holy Spirit is the one that makes the word come alive in our hearts. He is the one that takes information and turns it into revelation. Which is precisely what happened to Peter when he declared Jesus the Christ the son of the living God.

Jesus said, "Flesh and blood has not revealed this to you Peter, but my Father in heaven. How did the Father reveal it? Through the Holy Spirit giving revelation. Peter had information of who Jesus proclaimed to be, but the Holy Spirit opened his understanding so there was no more doubt.

And just as the Holy Spirit opened Peters understanding about Jesus being the Savior, he can also open our understanding about other things that God has given us information about. Such as his provision, his love, his gifts, his power to heal, etc.

He has been doing it this way for several thousand years, I don't anticipate Him changing his mode of operation anytime soon, so the best thing we can do is get in agreement with him and let him know that what ever he has for us we want it, especially the marvelous gift of the Holy Spirit.

God's Financial System

Destroy poverty then release abundance. That's how I would define the effects of God's Financial System. If we are willing to learn how to operate God's Financial System poverty will be destroyed and abundance released into our lives. 

Before we go on any further let me first define poverty. John Louis Muratori in his book, Rich Church Poor Church does an awesome job of defining poverty from God's perspective. 

"Poverty is not the state of not having. Rather, 'Poverty,' is the fear of not getting, which causes you to hold on tightly to what you have. Poverty is not a 'state of being,' it is a 'state of mind."

God's answer to a 'Poverty State of Mind,' can be seen all over in His word. 

"One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." Prov. 11:24-25.

It is only by our response to God's word to be generous and willing to share that the spirit of poverty can be broken over our lives. The times we live in demand such a response, because the natural tendency when economies are weak, markets are unstable, and jobs are uncertain is to give way to the spirit of poverty. 

The spirit of poverty is known by the presence he manifests, FEAR. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. So break out and break free and behold Gods miraculous hand of provision in your life. 

Find out the Widows secret in 1 Kings 17:8-9 and God will be glorified in your life and circumstances and poverty will be broken forever in you life. 

Be Blessed

Pastor Danny J. Lorentzen

Systems!

Albert Einstein said, " The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again even though it doesn't work." Most of us can relate to that! We have all tried doing things the same way expecting different results. Those things we have tried doing we can call our systems. Everyone has a system for how they do things. 

We have systems for making money and handling money, we have systems for how we do relationships, we have systems for how we learn, systems for how we worship, and systems for how we work. 

That being the case we have to ask ourselves two questions. 1. Do my systems work? 2. If not, why haven't I changed my systems so they do work? 

In reality, thats what following Christ is all about. Jesus came to show us that our systems are broken, they don't work, so we should follow his systems. If we do so we will be blessed on earth and in heaven. 

For every system you have working in your life that is failing,  Jesus has a replacement that will succeed. He calls those systems The Kingdom of God. Which is God's way of doing and being right. If you work God's systems in your life they will produce positive results 30, 60, 100 fold. 

So check out your systems, abandon the ones that are contrary to his, and prepare for a blessing. 

Love Ya

Pastor Dan

Financial Peace

I am really excited to recommend and encourage anyone and everyone to sit through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, Its practical, timely, and biblically based. Whoever hears these words and does them is building his house and family on a rock.

The bible says, "Get wisdom and get understanding." Dave has it, God has blessed him with it, and the system will work if you work the system. So to all my blogger friends, Get Ur Done! 

Be Blessed

For The Glory of God!

That's why you were created, to live for the glory of God. Have you considered that lately? How different would your life be if you really lived to glorify God? What would the day be like? Would you wake up with a sense of purpose? What would work be like? Would you work with a little more joy in your heart, a spring in your step, a smile on your face knowing its all for God? 

If how you treat others glorifies God or takes away from God's glory would you change a few things? If your generosity glorifies God would you be more generous? Why am I saying all this? 

Because the Apostle Paul said, "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God!" If your looking for a reason to give life meaning I just handed you the greatest one of all. Use your life, your gifts, your abilities, your mind, your voice, your time, your talent, your treasure, use it all for God's glory and you will never go wrong.

One more question, ARE YOU LIVING FOR HIS GLORY OR YOUR OWN?

Blessings

Pleasing God

Hey Bloggers, 

A desire to please God seems to be what many people lack in their lives today. What an empty way to live. If all I ever have to be concerned about is pleasing me then my life will be pretty shallow at best. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, Whatever you do, to it all to the glory of God. That doesn't sound like were supposed to live only for us. 

It sounds like were supposed to live only for Him. Pleasing Him, there's a concept. That requires faith, obedience, and change. Hebrews 11:6 says, "Without faith it is impossible to please God, for anyone that would come to God must believe that He exists and is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." 

So believe, diligently seek, and get ready for God's rewards, they are already on the way for the ones that please Him.

Be Blessed