Kingdom Conflicts - Part 1 continues

 Good Morning! Thursday's Here, 

& the weekend is just around the corner. 

Good I hope !

Kingdom Conflict's - Part 1 continues 

FYI . . . KCs series Index

• What is 'Kingdom Conflict'? (part 1)
• Where does the 'Kingdom Conflict' come from (part 2)
• How do we get through this 'Kingdom Conflict' & become overcomers (Part 3)

Today's Intro:

Yesterday, 'Faith Man' started the Series on 'Kingdom Conflicts' and the series continues today with continued points about 'What is Kingdom Conflict' (KC) & 'Where does the KCs come from'?  

Kingdom Conflict 'Originate'

No one that I know likes conflict.  No one that I know plans conflict, but somehow . . . conflict comes. and shows up! 

Why? 

KC comes when usually the 'pride monster' shows up at meetings and plays on our thoughts and minds. 

(BTW the 'pride monster' is usually a demon disguised as Mr. Expert, or Mr. Experience, or Mr. WE'VE NEVER, DONE, IT, THATWAY) .  

Yes, We may have been on school boards, management teams and even in churches and guess what . . . 'conflict happens' when the Pride Monster 👿shows up.

The half-brother of James writes down for our reference in chapter 4 verse 1 where the 'conflict originate' comes from (via the ML Bible).  

It's like Hey there ...

 

"Where do conflicts and fighting's among you originate?"  

And, James also goes on to say . . . 

those 'conflicts' are coming from the passions and the desires that are at war within ourselves - or wanting our own way (FM paraphrase).

And, 'these conflicts can be war with the Kingdom of God within our temple if we allow ourselves to be controlled by our old nature instead of the Holy Spirit!

OUCH! 😳

(psst ... do we have passions and desires that are outside of God's plan and will for our lives?? . . . if so, we are setting ourselves up for a big 'KC' and a trip to God's Holy discipline shed)  

Like we read yesterday in Matthew 6 . . . it is all about 'seeking the Kingdom of God 1st!!  When we do this we can be assured that God will give us the Kingdom & its benefits and treasures to boot!

Let's read Matthew 6:33 & 34 again today! 

But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.' Matthew 6:33-34 

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Tomorrow, Tomorrow I Love you tomorrow??!! 🎵🎵

Why does tomorrow bring anxiety to us?  Why does tomorrow bring worry?  Tomorrow can be used a weapon by the enemy that causes KC and fear!  If not properly put in its place, fear will ruin tomorrow and bring its ugly fruit of worry and anxiety.

More about 'tomorrow', TOMORROW!! (which is Friday ... TGIF)

God bless you all . . . thanks for the prayers and reading this series.

Love you, 'Faith Man'

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  Kingdom Conflict continues

Hope to C Ya soon!

'Kingdom Conflicts' Part I

 Good Morning! Happy Wednesday 

(or 'Peak of the week' day!)

Kingdom Conflict's - Part 1

Yesterday, I mentioned in LEJ that I would start a series on 'Kingdom Conflicts'.  Today's lesson is Part 1 of 3 lessons.

In this series I hope to teach about the following: 

• What is 'Kingdom Conflict'? (part 1)
• Where does the 'Kingdom Conflict' come from (part 2)
• How do we get through this 'Kingdom Conflict' & become overcomers (Part 3)

introduction:

' But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.' Matthew 6:33-34 amp bible

Part 1

When You and I came to Christ, we became involved in God's 'Grand Plan' for bringing His Word and righteousness to a world that has gone amuck.  And, You (yes you!!) and I' were chosen' to be part of His 'Grand Plan' of blessing before the foundations of this world. (Wow! ... that sounds 'really BIG' to me!!)

BUT . . . ( a big but!)

It seems that there are unseen forces, mysteries and situations that cause conflict with this 'Grand Plan' in our lives.

And . . . 

It doesn't take a person with a PHD in theology to realize that there is a battle going on out there in the world that wars against us! 

Here's what the Bible sez about the 'Kingdom Conflict'!!

'For our struggle (faithman sez: 'Kingdom Conflict') is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places. Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so that you may be able to [successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil. ' Ephesians 6:11-12

GEE . . . I didn't know that I had to put on armor!! 😕

'The conflict' comes in when the enemy (the devil) begins to start up his NTM (aka: 'noise talking machine') and tries to plant 'doubts' in our minds.  This 'noise' are also some 'thoughts' planted from others who don't know God or those living by their selfish 'intentions' instead of God's will.

Now that is a lot to think about!!

Please go back and read that last statement again!!

Part 1 and 2 will continue on Thursday!

Part 1 and 2 will continue tomorrow!  This is really deep stuff!  But essential to read, think about and live out to have success in our Christian Lives!

Love you guys!

Faith man!

Jump into 'Tuesday's Time Warp"

Good Morning! Happy Tuesday

 

A 'Time Warp'??

The other day my granddaughter said, "the days go slow, but the weeks go fast!"  Have you ever experienced a kind of 'time warp' sensation in life too?  

I believe when we choose to 'walk in the Spirit' and stay 'in prayer' in all situations throughout our day, we then find that we are 'in the right place' at 'the right time' for the 'right purpose' under heaven or 'otherwise' caught up in 'Heaven's Time Warp'.

Really, by walking in the Spirit, 'everything' is supernaturally supplied.  

' And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.' Philippians 4:19 AMP

Everything we need in the Spirit and in our natural realm is supplied when we are about 'His Mission' and communicating freely (it's called prayer 😏) with God.  A key scripture of maintaining our walk with God is found in Matthew 7:7.  The Amplified Bible version really gives great instructions on how to maintain a vibrant relationship with God and to keep moving with God throughout life.

Please read below and put these words of the Bible into daily practice.  

It WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE! 

REALLY!

“Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.

Matthew 7:7 AMP

When we came to Christ, we stepped out of living in a "natural way' and into the 'supernatural way'. We then began to experience God, His power and His unlimited supply of Love, resources and provision for 'His Mission' when we began to pray.

Yes, we 'tap into God's Unlimited Supply' when we exercise the Words of Matthew 7:7 in faith believing!

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Today's Lesson Summary

'Faith Man'

Upcoming: LEJ lessons on 'Kingdom Conflicts'.

Where do Conflicts come from?

A series of LEJ lessons will be on 'Kingdom Conflicts' soon.  Stay tuned!

Whoa!

STOP!!!

Hey there, 

How many times while you were driving your car you 'stopped' at the 'red lights', and at the 'stop signs', and at the 'yield signs' to advert an accident??!!

I am sure many times! 

I believe that you have 'stopped' many times or you would be able to read this message this morning!!

😲😲

The Lord is having me STOP!!

Tune in tomorrow to find out why!

ps - please read and meditate on this scripture throughout today:

Jeremiah 6:16a "Thus says the Lord: 'Stand in the ways (or 'Stop' in your ways) and see, And 'ask' for the old paths (the Lord's ways), where the good way is, And walk in it; then you will find rest (soul food) for your souls (life's journey)."

'Italics' my thoughts.

Here's Something to Help you stay 'In Sync'

I came across this article from "Saddleback Church" this morning.  It is really good in showing us how to display Christian Character during this pandemic . . . Check it out! 

Click the link below \/! Love you guys!  Miss you too! F.M.

 76 Ways to display love to your neighbors

Are You . . .

In Sync? 👦

I'm sure that we have all heard by now of the musical group called 'In Sync' that personifies the act of 'synchronized' singing and dancing to the delight of their viewers and listeners.

Did you know that there is a place in the 'Christian walk' that personifies being 'In Sync' with God? 

When we align our lives to the Will of our Savior and plans for our lives daily, we then in a sense become 'In Sync' with God's intent and plans for our lives. 

You may ask, "What should I do to be 'In Sync' with God"?

Let me offer these 3 simple steps to help us get 'In Sync' with God:

1. Submit yourself wholly to the Will and Purposes of God daily.
2. Determine within ourselves to serve God and imitate Him in all of our actions.
3. Practice and display Christian qualities in all our interactions in thought, word and deed.

When we do these things, we will display the personification of being 'In Sync' and will display the personification of 'Christian Character' in our generation.

The 'world' needs Jesus.  

The 'world' sees Jesus through the actions of Christians.

Especially, when we are 'In Sync' with the Gospel message of love and forgiveness.

Let us practices the mentioned 3-steps and live a life of Love and Forgiveness daily.

It will make all the difference in your life and in the life of others.

Amen!

F.M.