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Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 25, 2023

“And the Father Himself, who sent Me, has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time, nor seen His form. But you do not have His word abiding in you, because whom He sent, Him you do not believe.” (John 5:37–38, NKJV) You cannot

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 24, 2023

There is the Spiritual realm. There is the Earthly realm. And right in the middle is the personal realm of you and your soul. The soul has access to both realms. The soul can touch both realms. God is Spirit. After creation, what was Gods preferred method of interacting with

Strike The Ground

Thanksgiving Nov. 23, 2023 - Strike The Ground!

Strike the ground for yourself and for future generations. The Spirit of The LORD came over me this morning to intercede, not just for my current situation or what is going on right now but to intercede for future generations. Pave the way for our kids and our grandkids. “Elisha

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 22, 2023

‘Dabar’, a Hebrew word translate “word” and “speech” is also translated “matter” and “thing” as we have discussed. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth with his word. We are made in the image and likeness of God. The new covenant says that we are made after

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 21, 2023

We learned that the Hebrew word, ‘dabar’, is translated as “word”, “thing”, and “matter”, but it is also translated as “merchandise” or “trade”. This answers the question, “How was iniquity found in the perfectly created anointed cherub named “Lucifer”. Read Ezek. 28:11-19. “You were perfect in your ways from

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 18, 2023

What does it mean that “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.”? The Hebrew word for “word” is the same as the Hebrew word for “thing” - ‘dabar’ In fact, ‘dabar’ is also translated cause, command, conclusion, decree, deed, edict, matter, plan, promise, purpose, something, speak, speech,

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 15, 2023

Have you ever asked The LORD Jesus for a drink? “Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” The woman

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 16, 2023

In Mark 4:35-41, we read about the disciples in a boat with Jesus during a storm. The disciples, who were fishermen, were afraid because of the storm. They woke Jesus up (because He was asleep), and Jesus rebuked the wind and waves saying, “Peace, Be still.” Then Jesus rebuked

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 15, 2023

True humility is found in trusting God at His word. It is prideful to say something about yourself that is contrary to what God thinks about you. How do you know what He thinks about you? Ask Holy Spirit. Read the Bible. Focus on Scriptures that talk about you “in

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 14, 2023

“In Him”, is a safe and wonderful place to be! We are invited to live our lives, Not merely with Christ Jesus, but In Christ Jesus. Go ahead and answer the invite with a great big, “YES”. Show up early and never leave. Let Him surround you with Himself and

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 13, 2023

You cannot honor God unless you honor the one whom He sent. Christ Jesus was Abraham’s ram caught in a thicket, of whom The LORD said, “I will provide myself a sacrifice.” Through His death on the cross on that same mountain, Jesus fulfilled the Abrahamic covenant and extended

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 10, 2023

The same man who wrote, “Be still, and know that ‘I am God’.” Also wrote, “How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 8, 2023

Why do we acknowledge that the tithe was a part of The Law and omit that it pre-existed The Law? Do we want to keep our money to ourselves? Do we think that God does not want New Covenant believers to be givers and to support their home church fellowship

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 7, 2023

The first use of the word, “tithe” or “tenth” was when Abraham gave tithes to Melchizedek after The LORD had given him the victory to deliver Lot. “Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. And he blessed him and

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 6, 2023

We have spiritual leaders in our lives who help us become mature in Christ Jesus by speaking the truth in love. The rest of us join in helping each other become mature through edifying each other in love. Love is the way Godly spiritual people speak truth. The body of

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 4, 2023

Repentance includes these three things: 1) a heart change which impacts a person’s attitude, 2) a confession change which impacts a person’s speech, and 3) a behavior change which impacts a person’s outcomes. Godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation. Salvation is a change of outcomes. God’

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 3, 2023

Paul speaks of the natural first and then the spiritual when he speaks of Adam and Jesus. Is there a principle involved in this statement that applies to an individual’s spiritual growth? I believe the answer is, Yes.” Galatians speaks of children being under tutors who discipline the flesh

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 2, 2023

Salvation, Saved - (Greek - Soterias, Sozo: from the root sōs which means safe and well). Salvation is also translated deliverance and preservation, and saved is also translated cured, ensured salvation, get well, made well, preserved, recovered, and restored. Believing the loving word of promise in the heart aligns you

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Nov. 1, 2023

A freely given gift has no strings or conditions. And yet, it must be received to be enjoyed. An unknown inheritance is an unreceived inheritance. A rejected gift is an unreceived gift. And once it is received, it must be embraced to take advantage of its full potential. God freely

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Oct. 31, 2023

The power of God for salvation comes through the good news of Jesus Christ… to everyone who believes. Read this and ask your heart if you believe in Jesus Christ. Don’t ask your brain. Your brain is where doubts come from and must be trained to live by faith.

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Oct. 30, 2023

Apostle Peter preached by the anointing of Holy Spirit the first salvation message ever preached after Holy Spirit was poured out on all flesh. He made this bold statement speaking of the name of The Christ - Jesus: for there is no other name under heaven given among men by

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Oct. 27, 2023

Apostle Paul admonishes and encourages the Ephesians to “put on” the whole armor of God. “Put on” is a word that means to sink into. We have identity in Christ and authority and power through His Name and Holy Spirit. It is, “Christ in us”. The anointing of The Holy

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Oct. 26, 2023

Faithfulness, Perseverance, Patience, Strength, Courage, Boldness are just a few words The Holy Spirit uses in The Bible to describe a spiritually mature believer. God is Love, Father of Mercies, The God of all Comfort, and The One Who gives us strength to overcome. The charter of God is so

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Oct. 22, 2023

The Father of Mercies is The God of all Comfort. He is YHVH Shalom - The God of Peace. And He ministers to our whole person, spirit, soul and body. He is YHVH Shammah - The Ever-Present One. The Holy Spirit is called “another Comforter” like Jesus. He is with

Daily Worship, Spirit and Word

SJF - Daily Worship, Word and Spirit - Oct. 21, 2023

What do we teach a believer who has learned to rest in The Spirit, to receive from Christ Jesus and to trust God? Be strong in the grace of God. “The LORD is our strength.”  So do what we teach you and reproduce yourself in others. Don’t get hung