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No Longer A Slave To Fear (II)

“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 8:15

It means that when the sovereign God created you, HE did not make room for you to be fearful of anything or anyone, but HIS GREAT NAME.

And this same God tells us in Proverbs chpt 9 vs 10, that,

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Friend, the fear of the Lord empowers you! So any other kind of fear can only try to enslave or shackle you. But glory be to God that no weapon formed against you shall prosper in Jesus name!

I wonder how much room you have allowed fear in your life, in your territory, and in the lives of your loved ones. I wonder how much permission you have given for fear to reside in your mind and in your spirit.

Don’t you know that you serve a God of angel armies?! Don’t you know that the God of Elijah, daily surrounds you with His chariots of fire?! If God be for you, who or what can be against you?!!!

One of the most powerful songs I have ever heard is titled, No Longer A slave by Bethel Music, here are some of its words,

You unravel me with a melody
You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies
‘Til all my fears are gone

I’m no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God

From my mother’s womb
You have chosen me
Love has called my name
I’ve been born again
Into your family
Your blood flows through my veins

…

I am surrounded
By the arms of the father
I am surrounded
By songs of deliverance

We’ve been liberated
From our bondage
We’re the sons and the daughters
Let us sing our freedom…

And I am grateful to God for the Spirit of truth to help us receive the truth as sons and daughters of the Almighty God.

Friend, I decree today that you are no longer a slave to fear in Jesus name. I declare it today in the mighty name of God that the strongholds of fear in every crevice of your life break free in Jesus name! May you shake off the spirit of fear and arise as the fearless child of God that you were created to be in Jesus name! Amen!

No Longer A Slave To Fear (I)

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

2 Timothy 1:7

Fear.

It is one of the most dangerous emotions any man can ever know. Anyone can attest to the chaos that goes on in their minds when they feel trampled by fear. Fear is so powerful and can be just as destructive as anger.

Especially for a believer, fear is king in deception. Fear can make you see what is not there. It can make you think yourself out of logic and truth. Fear can make you feel or hear things that do not exist. And then take you even a step further, fear will make you do things you cannot explain. Fear takes your control away.

Fear is the enemy’s most lethal weapon. As long as you are afraid, the enemy thinks he can have you and control you, making you do things that are not in alignment with your faith in the One who is All-powerful.

Fear has been used from the beginning of time by the wicked to enslave and conquer.

You see, when you have the spirit of fear, your enemy does not need to do much to make you come to your knees because it is really your own fear that has the power to make you crumble. But I give thanks to our Father for revealing His truth to us.

The scripture above testifies to God’s truth when He Alone formed you and I in our mother’s wombs. God DID NOT create you with the spirit of fear!

I’ll say that again. GOD. DID. NOT. CREATE. YOU. WITH. THE. SPIRIT. OF. FEAR.

Rather, you and I have been created with the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind.

Friend, do you understand what that means?!!! FINISH READING HERE

Release

“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth , but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”

Ephesians 4:29

There is nothing wrong with being outspoken. In fact, I believe we need outspoken people to speak truth and courage into our lives when we need to hear it the most. But being outspoken, and releasing corruption into the atmosphere are two separate things.

I would know, since I used to be ‘outspoken,’ then wisdom taught me to shut my mouth when my tongue feels loose in anger and foolishness.

I know now why wiser ones admonish the young by telling them not to say anything at all when they have nothing nice to say. I wonder if they too learned it from the Word above.

Often times, we are told to release and let go of pains, worries and stress. We tell each other to release the anger of the wrongs committed against us and to let it go.

Friend, I wonder if you and I can absorb a new message of release today.

What have you released today?

Have you released prayers, love, and faith, into the atmosphere? Have you released encouragement and compassion to those around you today? Have you released a need for another in more need than you? Have you released kindness? Have you released wisdom? Have you released peace? Have you released warmth? Have you released hope today?

In a new age where everyone is concerned about what is in it for them, it’s as though we are more inclined to hold on to all these things for ourselves because we feel like we could use all of it more than the next person.

But I urge you today to heed the voice of God and do what you are called to do as a follower of Christ. Release…

Release a helping hand, release a listening ear, release a message of hope to those around you and be a witness to how God turns things around through your release.

I wonder if an overflow of blessings from heaven on your behalf, is waiting to be activated by your own release. I wonder how much more the Spirit will pour into you as you pour into others.

May God grant us a willing heart to release good things for the sake of others in Jesus name. Amen.

God Is Harmony

“Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Ephesians 4:3

Something about the way the sun unites with the color of the sky, and then reflects upon the waters when it goes down is truly magical. I have always wondered why the scenery of sunset or sunrise bring a distinct calmness. There is harmony in the way the great works of God come together because God is harmony.

And even when God pull things apart, it is to make way for something else to come together.

Unity. Togetherness. Peace. These are all ideals emphasized by our Lord through Christ. These were the songs of the gospel through Him who came to save us.

First, we ought to endeavor to keep something – the unity of the Spirit. Lord knows it takes work to keep anything because what God has given to us, the enemy seeks to try to take away or keep us from. But the beauty here is that we have what it is we are to keep. We don’t have to work to get the Spirit because Christ did all the work!

Second, the bond of peace is what we must keep unity with. God tells us that nothing else, but the BOND of peace will keep the unity of the spirit.

Where is the division in your life coming from? Are the bonds of peace in your friendships or family relations secured enough to keep the unity of God’s spirit?

Friend, we have to make peace with it. with them. But we must do it through God and nothing else.

Could it be that there is still disharmony in your spirit about a person or situation because the bonds of peace are loose or broken?

God is harmony. When there is disharmony in a place or matter that is in God’s name, it is a sign that we must work to keep the harmony. (Yes, God has to be in it first for us to see if harmony belongs there too.)

So have you truly endeavored to keep the unity of the Spirit through the guidance of God? Or have you conveniently done it your way? Have you tapered the unity of the spirit for your sense of freedom? Perhaps you tell yourself, ‘if I don’t think about it, I’ll get over it.’ Maybe it’s time to think about it but with God leading you.

Like you, I too ask God to open the eyes of my heart so I can see Him. But often times, we have closed our hearts on many matters because we simply did not or could not endeavor to keep the unity of spirit in peace. God wants his children in togetherness and unity.

Friend, we are one in God’s body. You, me, and all of God’s children, those that know him and the ones that only know of him. We are all parts of the body. And if the parts are not in harmony, the body cannot work as it should.

I urge you today, believe me, I know how hard it can be to make peace with what has hurt or discomfort you, but it’s time to work it out for the unity of the Spirit. We both know it is ALL for His glory.

May God fill us up with the strength and compassion to endeavor for the unity of the Spirit in Jesus name. Amen.