When God gives you direction, follow it!

"...so David inquired of the Lord, and he answered..." 2 Samuel 5:23

"...David did as the Lord commanded him..." 2 Samuel 5:25

How did David become so mighty, powerful, and anointed?   Two ways: First, he inquired of God before he made any drastic decisions, and second, he did what the Lord told him to do - hence he had all trust and had faith in the Lord for his plans and endeavors.   So, my point, you ask?  Simple: seek God first, (first, and, did I mention, first), then do what God tells you to do without looking around for different answers - PERIOD.

Most people

Numbers 13:27-33

²⁷ They gave Moses this account: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. ²⁸ But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large.”

³⁰ Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.”

³¹ But the men who had gone up with him said, “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” ³² And they spread among the Israelites a bad report about the land they had explored. They said, “The land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size. ³³ We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.”

Most people:

Panic and back down.

Cower.

God people: 

Go for it!! 

Fearless!!!

One word is all it takes

"... A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything - or destroy it!"

-James 3:3-5 MSG

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Through faith in God mountains turn into mole hills

"...who through faith, conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in the battled and routed foreign armies... These were all commended for their faith."

-Hebrews 11:32-34, 39 NIV

HERE'S A RUNDOWN OF WHAT FAITH IN GOD CAN AND WILL DO FOR YOU:

STRENGTH TO CONQUER ALL YOUR ENEMIES

ADMINISTER JUSTICE

AQUIRE GOD'S PROMISES

QUENCH THE FURY

SHUT THE MOUTHS OF LIONS

ESCAPE THE ENEMIES

GAIN GOD-GIVEN STRENGTH FROM WHAT MAN CALLS WEAKNESS

POWER TO LEAD AND CONQUER

BE COMMENDED FROM GOD, WHICH IS THE ONLY FORM OF COMMENDATION ONE NEEDS

PRAYER

PRAYER

THE MOST POWERFUL AND POSITIVE WAY TO START ONES DAY!

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”  Isaiah 26:3 NLT

Real, God-made, food

“[Real, God-made] Food is medicine.  It is the most powerful tool we have to combat chronic disease.  [Real, God-made] Food has the power to heal.”

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Believers are so powerful!

“These are some of the signs that will accompany believers: They will throw out demons in my name, they will speak in new tongues, they will take snakes in their hands, they will drink poison and not be hurt, they will lay hands on the sick and make them well.” 

Mark 16:17-18

As believers we are so powerful.  Powerful because the Spirit of Christ died on the cross and rose again in Spirit, living in each and every one of us.  We have power and ability, all because we have been given the Spirit of sweet Jesus.  Therefore as believers - BELIEVE - we can do ALL things through Christ Jesus!

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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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Attack

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And God said, “Attack.  Tomorrow I’ll give you victory.” Judges 20:27-28, The MSG

When you are faced with the enemy, (sin, fear, hurt, death, disease, destruction, etc.), and all seems lost, don’t give up!  Keep attacking!  Keep fighting!  Keep moving forward!  Stand up to your enemy and know, that as God’s child, your victory is right around the corner.

Powerless or powerful?

“…power belongs to God.” Psalm 62:11

Unless you acknowledge, realize, and know that any power you have is because of God, then you truly are powerless.

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You will know when God speaks

The voice of the Lord is powerful, full of majesty; the voice of the Lord splits and flashes forth like lightning; the voice of the Lord makes the wilderness tremble and strips bare the forests.  Adapted from Psalm 29

Ever wonder if you’ve missed an answer, calling, decision, or direction from God?  Well, more than likely, you haven’t. The Word of God stands true and according to this amazing chapter in the Bible, when God speaks, you will know it.

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