Even Jesus spoke to Satan:

Even Jesus spoke to Satan:

 

“… Satan, get lost!...”

Mark 8:32-33 MSG

 

As well, any thought, action, word, or deed that comes from another, or comes from you, which is not in line with the Word of God, needs to be cast out, spoken to, and destroyed in the mighty name of Jesus; Jesus died and now lives in you, which give you authority to do so!

 

So, speak – out loud and confidently – to Satan when he tries to come between you and the Word of God.  He is a liar, deceiver, and our lives are too precious to waste any time on him.  Therefore, DON’T!  Put your time into Jesus and LIVE, really L I V E !!!!

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No equipment necessary

"... He gave them authority and power to deal with evil opposition.  He sent them off with these instructions:

"Don't think you need a lot of extra equipment for this.  You are the equipment... keep it simple."  Mark 6:7-9 MSG

You are God's miracle worker here in this world.  Again, YOU, not your money, title, status, schooling, world, or family.  So, whether you have all the equipment, or none of the equipment, go out and be a blessing:  lay hands on the sick; speak prayers over the lost; give to the less fortunate; build up your neighbor - be a light in the darkness. 

My friends, this world needs those of us that claim to be God's children; we are His hands and feet, we are his equipment and we are equipped to do whatever it is that we are called to do.

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Don't listen to them...

"Jesus overheard what they were talking about and said to the leader, "Don't listen to them; just trust me." Mark 5:36 MSG

TRUST JESUS, NOT MAN!!!

His Word reigns over any man's.  

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The Temple in which God dwells

“… I’ve sanctified this Temple that you have built: My name is stamped on it forever, my eyes are on it and my heart in it always…” 1 Kings 9:3-5, MSG

Your body is God’s Temple.  So, when you take care of it (build it) unto God, he will keep his eyes on you and his heart with you - God will redeem you from all unrighteousness.  So always remember, your body belongs to God.  Please take care of it as such.

 

Healed! In the name of Jesus!

"...Impressed by their bold belief, Jesus said to the paraplegic, "Son, I forgive your sins... Get up.  Pick up your stretcher and go home." And the man did it - got up, grabbed his stretcher, and walked out..."  Mark 2:1:12 MSG

I dare you to BOLDLY believe and receive:

In the name of Jesus and the Word of God, YOU ARE HEALED!!!!!!

AMEN AND AMEN!!!  IT IS DONE!

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Leave the tomb...

"The women, deep in wonder and full of joy, lost no time in leaving the tomb..."

Matthew 28:8:10 MSG

Jesus has risen from dead ~ we need to do the same!!

LIVE!!!

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Outside-in

"... Scour the insides, and then the gleaming surface will mean something."  Matthew 23:26 MSG

In other words:  Don't be a phony!

It's not worth it.  Being phony takes a lot of needless time, effort, money...SIN, and all it leads to is the depths of darkness and hell, Satan's home.

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Believe God and triumph!

“But Jesus was matter-of-fact: ‘Yes – and if you embrace this kingdom life and don’t doubt God, you’ll not only do minor feats like I did… but also triumph over huge obstacles… Absolutely everything, ranging from small to large, as you make it part of your believing prayer, gets included as you lay hold of God.’”  Matthew 21:21-22 MSG

Doubt God and fail.

Believe God and triumph!

His Word says so, and His Word changes not!

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Jesus was never stingy with us, so...

Are you going to be stingy because Jesus is so generous? 

(Adapted from Matthew 20:13-15)

Good question for us all to ponder today?!

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Investment, not sacrifice

“Jesus replied… but anyone who sacrifices home, family, fields – whatever – because of me will get it all back one hundred times over, not to mention the considerable bonus of eternal life.  This is the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last ending up first.”  Matthew 19:28-30 MSG

What Jesus is calling a sacrifice actually seems like more of an investment to me!! You??  So, let’s look at it as such: It is an investment that is guaranteed to return you more than 100 times over of what you initially put in.  WOW!  That isn’t a sacrifice at all!  Therefore regard whatever you give up, give to, for the cause of Christ, as an investment – an investment that is guaranteed to return to you more than you could ever think of, dream for, or imagine!

God is so good.

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The power of praying

"...I mean this.  When two or more of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there." Matthew 18:18-20

WOW!

God's Word does not fail, which means, when you gather with another -others - for prayer, Our God goes to work immediately on our behalf.  

Oh, the power of prayer!!! 

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What starts in the heart comes out the mouth

"... But what comes out of the mouth gets its start in the heart..." Matthew 15:16-20 MSG

What's coming out of your mouth lately:  Good or evil; life or death; love or hate; joy or sadness; truth or lies; faith or doubt; sickness or healing...?  Begin to listen to your words, hold yourself accountable, and if its time for a heart transplant, then Jesus is the doctor to go to - it's time for a new heart.

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Plant the words of Jesus in your heart

Matthew 13:23The Message (MSG)

²³ “The seed cast on good earth is the person who hears and takes in the News, and then produces a harvest beyond his wildest dreams.”

The Message (MSG)

Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson

Plant the words of Jesus in your heart and then water them with faith.  As you do, you'll begin to grow and produce blessings, miracles, (harvests), beyond your wildest imagination.  God's Word says so; the words of Jesus are proof. 

Thank you Jesus!  Thank you !

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Your words

"... Let me tell you something:  Every one of these careless words is going to come back to haunt you.  There will be a time of Reckoning.  Words are powerful; take them seriously.  Words can be your salvation.  Words can also be your damnation."  Matthew 12:34-37 MSG

Here is proof, spoken from Jesus himself, that words matter!  Therefore, like he says, "Take them seriously", for they will either do one of two things:  excel you into the greatness and glory of God, or run you right into your own grave.

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Get away with Jesus and you'll recover your life

Jesus resumed talking to the people... "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?  Come to me.  Get away with me and you'll recover your life.  I'll show you how to take a real test.  Walk with me and work with me - watch how I do it.  Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.  I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.  Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11:27-30 MSG

Enough is enough!  It is time to learn to live like Jesus and stop fretting over the world.  Life is too short and too precious to waste.  So, undress your current life, throw it in the trash, and put on the spirit of Jesus.  Not only will you shine with beauty, grace, confidence, love and joy, but you will be a living example of real living, real life, real love, real joy; you will be the living example of Jesus Christ himself.

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Forget yourself and look to Jesus

When you live for self, you'll always be lost.  However, when you live for Jesus, not only will your life be full of LIFE and contentment, your life will shine with the light of Jesus and you will find everything you need to live a full and joyful, loving and peace-filled, life!  God bless you!

"...If your first concern is to look after yourself, you'll never find yourself.  But if you forget about yourself and look to me, you'll find both yourself and me." (Matthew 10:38-39 MSG).  

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Risk the faith

Jesus turned - caught her at it.  Then he reassured her, "Courage, daughter.  You took a risk of faith, and now you're well." (Matthew 9:20-22 MSG)

Risk having faith in Jesus.  

He'll notice.  

He'll come through for you!!

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First things first!

First things first:

Your priority is LIFE - Jesus! - not death!

So, follow Jesus - He is LIFE!

Pursue The Lord first and foremost in your life, for your life, and, most of all, to live through your life.

(Adapted from Matthew 8:22)

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Shortcuts to God

"Don't look for shortcuts to God... The way to life - to God! - is vigorous and requires total attention... serious obedience - doing what My Father wills..." Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23 MSG

There are no shortcuts to God - to Life - a real and amazing life!  What's required is you, genuine you and total obedience and attention to Him.  Those requirements will bring you the miracles, promises, blessings, and abundances found and promised in His Word. 

So, be YOU; let go of your focus on the world, and turn your focus on God and everything else will simply fall into place for you.

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God chose the simple you

“And when you come before God, don’t turn that into a theatrical production… Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God.  Jut be there simply and honestly as you can… God doesn’t require attention getting devices…” Matthew 6:5,6, 16-18 MSG

 

God requires nothing but YOU! - Un-phony, every day, you!  No worldly you necessary!!!

 

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Grow up! You are Kingdom subjects!

"... I'm putting you on a light stand... shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives.  By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God...In a word... Grow up. You're kingdom subjects.  Now live like it.  Live out your God-created identity...generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you."  Matthew 5:14-16, 48 MSG

God has put you here to shine for the world.  Therefore, if you live like a dark, cold, arrogant, mean person, then it is time for you to GROW UP!  You are God's child!  So, get off you pity-pot of life and start to live like it.  Live a life that others won't want to forget.

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Have you had enough?

Are you at the end of your rope?  Have you lost what is most clear to you?  Are you in severe darkness, persecution, or distress in your life?  Have you had enough?  Yes?!!  Well, take a moment and rejoice, because it as these times when God can finally come in and take over.  God's Word says if you are at wits end, (had your final straw, can't take it anymore), then you ARE BLESSED (Matthew 5:3-12)!  How can that be, you ask?  I'll tell you: When you've lost it all, had enough, at a loss, are ready to give up, ready to quit - have no more left in you, then God can finally do what he needs to do in your life; you've finally come to a point where you'll let him take over and make it all right.  Yes, when you lose yourself, you gain the gift of God - full and complete.  Get ready to be blessed my friend - it is time!

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Whether mental, emotional, or physical...

Whether mental, physical, or emotional, Jesus can, and will, heal it all!! 

(Adapted from Matthew 4:23-25 MSG)

God's Word is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Jesus will heal whatever ails us.  However, and this is key, we must be the ones to go to Jesus through prayer, petition, and thanksgiving, and make all our requests know unto him (Phil. 6-7).  We cannot sit idly, (meekly), by and just hope that he notices us.  

My friend, Jesus notices every single one of us - he notices every hair on our head.  However, until we stand up (inside and out) in boldness and belief and prayer in Him, we will not receive his healing - his promises. 

So, stand - inside and out!  Call out to Jesus and through prayer tell him your ailments.  And through faith, believe that you are healed.   The moment you do - and this is a promise - your healing will begin. 

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It's your life that must change, not your skin!

"...It’s your life that must change, not your skin! ... What counts is your life. Is it green and blossoming? Because if it’s deadwood, it goes on the fire." 

Matthew 3:7-10 MSG

If you truly want your life to change, full of fruit - green and blossoming - then you must let the The Spirit change you, not by your might, but by His; you must let Him clean the junk (sin) out of you. 

So,receive The Holy Spirit into your heart, just you and him, and let him change you from the inside-out.

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Humble yourself under God

"True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life."  Proverbs 22:4

Might I suggest for you to humble, (destroy the wanting's of one's own will and make it the wanting's of God's will; destroy ones worldly ego and pride; cast down wrong thoughts and make them God's thoughts; put God before oneself), yourself before God's mighty right hand (1 Peter 5:6)?  Because, boy-oh-boy, when you do, riches, honor, and glory are just a few of the amazing blessings that God will bestow unto you.

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Give all honor to God

The sun of righteousness will dawn on those who honor my name, healing radiating from its wings. You will be bursting with energy, like colts frisky and frolicking. And you’ll tromp on the wicked. They’ll be nothing but ashes under your feet on that Day.” God-of-the-Angel-Armies says so.

Malachi 4:1-3 MSG

Give all honor to God in all things so that you may reap the mighty promises written in his mighty Word - healing, energy, strength, and the power to destroy evil are just the tip of the iceberg.

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God is king

"God will be king over all the earth, one God and only one.  What a day that will be!"  

Zechariah 14:9 MSG

And now, thanks be to Jesus, Son of God, God is King over all the earth!  

Oh, what a day it is!  What a glorious day it is!

Enjoy! You are so blessed.

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Oh, I'll make them strong, God-Strong!

"But my people - Oh, I'll make them strong, God-Strong!"

Zechariah 10:6-12 MSG

When you are God-Strong, (filled and consumed with the Spirit), you are, and always will be, living in victory!

When you are world-strong, (filled and consumed by the world),  you are, and always will be, striving for victory that you will never obtain, (not for very long anyway).

Therefore, live in God, and God alone; live in victory and abundance all the days of your life!

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