Spiritual Harmonics

We have been challenged recently to consider parallels in the Spirit. Often times God is doing things in similar ways in different locations. We are so excited to be able to claim what we see that God is doing in one place or in one person and simply say, I WANT THAT. God ignites faith as we share testimony. The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy. So any work or activity in the spirit realm that is proclaimed out loud, has a creative dimension to it as it is given voice. Life and death are in the power of the tongue and in the same way that God spoke the worlds into being though words, we speak, we decree, we declare and God's creative power is released into the situations we are in. Its as if heaven is released into our arena.

Understanding is seen first in the spirit and as that understanding is in full agreement and alignment with the nature of God, brings forth His life in creative power. Isn't that amazing? That is what truth is. When ideas are fully reflective and manifest the character and nature of God. These truths are powerful and liberating. His truth sets us free.

Sadly, lies have similar power and influence in negative ways. Lies can spread if we believe them. We can move into truth or we can move into the reality of a lie. Not all lies are void of authentic experience. The enemy is the father of lies. He uses various experiences to authenticate his spiritual influence but transactions in his economy are based on counterfeits. People can be fooled and even proud of owning designer labeled knock-offs. They are still lies, quality reproductions but genuine fakes just the same.

I am amazed at how many people are living in some kind of bondage all caused by believing in a lie. Politicians often make promises that are founded on false information, false data, and can sway governments and populations into united bondage and destruction. Consider Germany and how it was swayed to believe that the economic challenges the nation was facing in the 1930's was due to Jewish banking practices. They were then swayed through lies to agree to annihilate 6 million Jewish people in the holocaust.

The only way to really distinguish truth from error is to invite Holy Spirit to reveal truth in every situation. The Holy Spirit leads us into all truth. Jesus speaks truth. His Word is truth. His truth sets us free. To be liberated from the captivity that we find ourselves in, requires a fresh encounter with TRUTH. 
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Every Joint Supplies

I've always wondered about the choice of words Paul used:  He makes the whole body fit together and unites it through the support of every joint. As each and every part does its job, he makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Ephesians 4:16. A joint, of course, is the place where two bones come together. Joints tend to be weaker than bones but are essential to supply the essential articulation to promote functionality. Some bones have tremendous strength all by themselves. But by themselves, bones are unable to accomplish much independently. After I broke my elbow, I have begun to understand the importance of proper relationship and interaction. In the church, strength and functionality is vitally dependent upon how well each person coordinates with each other.

God uses the body to teach us many things. I have seen the impact of stress fractures, and compound broken bones. But far more painful than a broken bone is arthritis and its ability to hinder proper movement of a joint. Strong and healthy bones are important but so is the joint. The physical body has some important correlations to specific spiritual dimensions of a person's life. The right arm is the arm of authority, while the left arm is the arm of destiny. Hands relate to ministry and work. Feet relate to our walk and our stance in faith. Our knees relate to prayer. Paul later talks to the Ephesians about the importance of spiritual armor to equip us to be warriors and protect particular parts of our body.

Salvation is essential to protect our heads. Transformation as our minds are renewed with the thoughts of God's heart is key to being able to grow in the life of Christ. 

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We Need You Holy Spirit

Come Holy Spirit and light your Holy Fire and bring conviction to our hearts. Lord without your holy burning, I am afraid we will not repent or turn from our own way. I am afraid young hearts will simply go with the flow, following the impulses of the world, the flesh, and even the devil himself. God we need You to come and awaken a Holy Fear FOR Your Presence and even more, the fear of a closed heaven, fear of hearing your words saying YOU DON'T KNOW US; Fear of being consumed in our own lusts...Always wanting but never ever being satisfied or filled, or knowing the depth of your LOVE. Lord we are addicted to mediocre dimensions of living. You called us to live an ABUNDANT LIFE but so many of us settle for far less than that...COME LORD, SHOW US YOUR GLORY, SHOW US YOURSELF, REVEAL YOURSELF and EXPOSE THOSE LIES THAT WE HAVE BELIEVED THAT CAUSE US TO MISS YOU.