Who Needs Some More wisdom?

How many times have you ever had to make a decision of some importance and weren’t sure if you would make the right one? I think most of us have been there. Fortunately, there’s a way to consistently make the right decisions, with no regrets. Wow! Can this be? Yes – read on.

1 Corinthians 1:30 (KJV) 30  But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

As you can see from the above scripture, Jesus is our Wisdom. When we got born-again, Jesus became Wisdom unto us, just like He is our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. I don’t think anyone would argue that He is our redemption. We know and believe that. Therefore, if one part of the scripture is true, then the rest of it is also.

Remember, as I always say, God’s Word has to be the “benchmark”, the final authority, for all that we do. If we need wisdom, we need to go to God’s Word and find out what He has to say. 

First of all, if you need wisdom, ask God for it. He will always lead and direct you by his Spirit. We are told to ask if we need something and it will be given to us (Matt. 7:7-8; James 1:5). God’s will for us is to know Him and His ways. He wants us to be successful and victorious in this life. That’s why He has so provided for us via His Word. Every answer you’ll ever need is in the Word of God. That’s His part. Our part is to dig it out, partake of it and be the overcomers and the “more than conquerors” that He intends for us to be.

Remember, what God says, is! You can count on Him to always make a way for you. The Holy Spirit is your Guide and He will direct your path. Yield yourself to His wisdom and believe to be in the right place at the right time to make the right decisions.

Matthew 7:7-8 (KJV) 7  Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

James 1:5 (KJV) 5   If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

James 3:17 (KJV) 17  But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) 5  Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

1 John 5:14-15 (KJV) 14  And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15  And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

— Pamela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whose Report Will You Believe?

Romans 10:16 (KJV) 16  But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?

There are always at least two reports that confront you any time you have to make a decision.  In any given situation, we always have the choice of whether to believe what our senses say, or to believe what God has already said in His Word.

Sense knowledge is knowledge based on the five physical senses: what you can see, hear, taste, smell, or feel. Spirit knowledge – the God-kind of knowledge or Revelation knowledge – is the knowledge that you get from God and His Word. So far so good? Keep reading.

Yes, of course, we need sense knowledge to function in this world because we are human beings. But, sense knowledge is not the do-all, end-all of everything. Remember, there are two realms that we deal with: the physical realm and the spirit realm. The spirit realm is the higher realm because it created the physical realm.

Continuing on. To be led by the physical senses only, is to set yourself up for defeat because the Word says to be carnally minded (senses ruled) is death. God can’t be much clearer than that. But He also says to be spiritually minded is life and peace. And isn’t that what we want?

So, how do we be “spiritually minded” instead of “sense ruled?” Simply by seeking God’s way of doing things instead of the world’s way. I like to say it this way: The Word of God has to be the “benchmark” for all you do. Whenever a situation or circumstance confronts you, always go to the Word – what does God have to say about this thing? He knew about your situation before it even confronted you. He’s already got it covered.

God has so graciously provided everything we’ll ever need on planet earth for us to be victorious. But, our part is to seek out His way of doing things and then DO IT! Just knowing the answer won’t get results. You actually have to DO IT! 

Remember, God is our loving Father, out for our good, and He is faithful, faithful, faithful!

Romans 8:6-9 (KJV) 6  For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7  Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8  So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9  But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Matthew 6:33 (KJV) 33  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33 (AMP) 33  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.

— Pamela

 

 

We Live by the Word of God

Matthew 4:4 (KJV) 4  But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

1 Samuel 2:30b (KJV) 30  …  for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

When Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, His response was, “It is written!” And then He quoted God’s Word. When He said that man doesn’t live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the the mouth of God, what did He mean? Let’s check it out.

John 1:1,14  (KJV) 1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  14  And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
1 Peter 1:23 (KJV) 23  Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

Here we see that Jesus is the Word of God. He is the incorruptible seed and therefore, His Word is incorruptible seed. When we make God’s Word our final authority, our benchmark, standing on what He has to say about any given situation, we can know that we’re on good ground. We can know that His Word will see us through because Jesus is the Word. 

Too many Christians turn to the world’s way of doing things, the world’s solutions, instead of going to God first, to see what He has already said in His Word about their problem. Yes, the world has some answers that might work, but there is no assurance that they’ll always work or that they’ll always have a solution, as we know.

God has an excellent, impeccable track record. Not one Word of His has ever failed, nor will it ever fail. People will fail, but it’s never been God’s Word that failed.

1 Kings 8:56b (KJV) 56  …  there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.

As I’ve said before, faith is the access road to all the promises of God. Everything we do must be done in faith, according to His Word, if we want results that always work.

It’s not hard. It’s actually quite simple to hear God’s Word, believe it, and do it. He has made it so do-able that many have missed it because of its simplicity. Proud people want something complicated. That’s why the gospel is preached to the humble because they’ll receive it and it’ll work in their lives.

We must value God’s Word above all else. His Word has to be the final authority in our lives, no matter what. When it is, God will honor us and we’ll walk in  the victory that He has provided for us. 

Job 23:12 (KJV) 12  Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

—Pamela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seeing is Not Believing!

We’ve all heard it. “Seeing is believing or, when I see it I’ll believe it!” But, actually, that’s not true. If you have to see it to believe it, then it’s really not believing it! So, what am I saying?

Having to see something before you’ll believe it is the world’s way of “looking” at things. It’s not God’s way. He says that believing is seeing. With God, you have to believe it before you see it in order to actually see it. How can that be? Keep reading.

Take God for example. You can’t see Him, so the “seeing is believing” won’t work with Him. You have to believe that He is and then you’ll “see” Him with the eyes of your faith. Faith is believing before you see results. Once you have the results, you don’t have to believe for them any longer. You have them.

Too many times people want to understand everything before they’ll believe the truth in God’s Word. It doesn’t work that way. You have to first believe the Word is true and then the understanding opens up to you. Anything else is not faith. And without faith, it’s impossible to please God. 

Take the New Birth. You really can’t understand much about it until you make a commitment to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. When that happens, a whole new world opens up to you and understanding starts to flow. But, you have to step out and believe with your faith. Then your spiritual eyes open and praise the Lord, revelation starts to flow.

All of God’s promises work the same way. You have to step out in faith and believe that what God says in His Word is true and then understanding comes.

God is faithful and will always back up His word. You can count on it!

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) 6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
1 Kings 8:56b (KJV) 56  … there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.
Numbers 23:19 (KJV) 19  God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

— Pamela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honoring God

Just what does it mean to honor someone? How do we do that? Some of the ways are to give medals of commendation, honorary degrees, certificates of accomplishment,  promotion, and even monetary remuneration. ln other words, we bless those we want to honor.

But when it comes to God, how do we honor Him?

1 Samuel 2:30b (KJV) 30  …  for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

God says He will honor those who honor Him. So, let’s look into how we can honor God. 

Honor means to value, count as precious, show high regard for. Hebrew tells us that we please God by our faith. That means that when we use our faith, He is pleased and that honors Him.

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) 6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

But there’s more. When we please God with our faith it means that we not only have faith in Him but we have faith in His Word. Having faith in God’s Word honors Him. That means that we believe His Word and act on it, expecting results. You can’t say you believe God’s Word and be passive. Faith is action. Faith is what causes His promises to manifest in your life.

Faith is an action word because it always produces. We need to honor God by honoring His word and when we do that, He said He will honor us. Wow! God will honor us and you can know that when Almighty God honors you, you’re honored!

Believing the lies of the devil dishonors God. Never let yourself sink to Satan’s level by believing his lies. When the devil says you’re weak, you say you’re strong. When he says you’re sick, you say you’re healed by Jesus’ stripes. When he says you’re poor, you say your God supplies all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. When he says you’re going to die, you say you’ll live and declare the works of the Lord.

Always say what God says and that will honor Him. All things are possible with God and to those who believe Him. We are blessed and we need to walk in all the blessings we’ve been given.

— Pamela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Faith for Today

Too many times when FAITH is mentioned, it’s received negatively. Why is that? I think it’s because people really don’t know what it means to “have faith.” Perhaps they think it means to really, really, really  want something to happen or not happen.  

For example, they might really want to be healed so they “have faith” that they will get healed. Or they might be afraid that something bad will happen but they “have faith” that all will be well. Is this really the God- kind of faith that we see in the Bible?

Faith, the God-kind of faith is not wishful thinking, it’s not strong desire, and it’s not even a feeling. The God-kind of faith is simply believing that what God has said in His Word is true and then acting that way. It’s our positive response to what God has already freely given to us by His grace.

If we truly love the Lord Jesus, then we, of necessity, must love His Word because He is the Word of God. And if we truly want to please God, We MUST develop our faith by getting into His Word and walking in it because without faith it’s impossible to please God.

We need to find the promises given to us for every situation we’re in and stand on them. Let’s do all we can to develop our faith to where we are pleasing God and moving the mountains in our lives.

Romans 10:17 (KJV) 17  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 

John 1:1 (KJV) 1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 

Mark 11:23 (KJV) 23  For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

— Pamela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Rocking Chair Syndrome

The Rocking Chair Syndrome – what on earth is that? Good question and I think most of us have experienced it in one way or another.

The Rocking Chair Syndrome is when you keep doing the same thing over and over but to no avail. You’re moving but you’re not getting anywhere. Perhaps if you rocked faster or positioned your chair differently…But no – that still won’t work because you’re still doing the same thing that didn’t work before – exerting a lot of energy but getting no results.

So, what’s the problem? Let me make some suggestions. First of all, if you’ve finally “seen the light” and realize that what you’ve been doing isn’t working – you’ve prayed and prayed and prayed and nothing’s changed – then you need to make a change.

Remember, one of the definitions of insanity is doing the same thing over and over that doesn’t work, but expecting different results. Is what you’re doing based on God’s Word or on what someone has told you to do – a friend, church member, family member? God’s not obligated to answer prayers based on people’s opinions. But He has obligated Himself to answer every pray prayed in faith according to His Word. It’s a given, a done deal!

Secondly, have you closed the door to strife and unforgiveness? These two are biggies when it comes to what’s hindering your prayers. And, guess what – the answer to this is up to you. It’s your choice. Stop the strife and simply forgive – right then and there, and  you’ll get relief.

If you still need more revelation concerning why your prayers aren’t being answered, ask the Lord. He will give you wisdom.

James 1:5 (KJV) 5   If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

James 3:16 (KJV) 16  For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

Matthew 6:14-15 (KJV) 14  For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15  But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Mark 11:25-26 (KJV) 25  And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
26  But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

— Pamela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

God’s Got Your Back

Just what does it mean when someone says to you, “I’ve got your back?” It means they’re right there with you, backing you up in whatever way is necessary. In other words, they’re looking out for you.

Wouldn’t that be great if we could have someone like that right there with us in whatever we’re doing, 24/7? Well, the good news is that we do!

2 Peter 1:3-4 (KJV)
3  According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
4  Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Notice that all the promises of God have been given to us – healing, deliverance, peace, prosperity – whatever we need. It’s a done deal!

We don’t need to plead or beg God for the promises. Whatever we need, He’s already made the provision. It’s a available now, always has been and always will be. That’s what salvation is: healing, deliverance, preservation, soundness, and wholeness.

So, you might ask, “Why don’t I see all that provision in my life? “Where is it?” Well, like I’ve said, it’s already here but God’s promises are only accessed by faith. They’re not for everyone, even though they’re available to everyone. They’re only for those who will use their God-given, God-kind of  faith to activate the promises. God has made them available, but even though you’re born-again and the promises belong to you, if you don’t use your faith to activate, them they won’t manifest in your life and you’ll do without.

We need God’s promises activated in our lives in order to live the victorious life that He has for us. So, if that’s what you want, you need to continue developing your faith by getting into the Word of God and letting it get into you.

Romans 10:17 (KJV) 17  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Remember, since God is a faith God, He expects us to walk by faith. He’s made a way for us. Let’s walk in His pathways and enjoy a life worth living. There’s no expiration date on His promises!

 

2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV) 20  For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) 6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) 7  (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

— Pamela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Word Power

Hebrews 1:3b (KJV)  … and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Notice that God upholds all things by the Word of His power. When He spoke the universe into existence, He did it with His Words. His power has always been and ever will be in His Word. And things haven’t changed. His power is still in His Word.

Therefore, since nothing’s changed, and God’s power is still in His Word, then when we speak His Word in faith, that power is still there. How awesome is that!

That being so, can we have the same results as God does? Absolutely! Let’s look at another scripture:

John 14:12 (KJV) 12  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

How do you think you’re going to do the same works that Jesus did? By doing it the same way He did – by speaking His Word in faith! But, you might ask, “What if we don’t have that kind of faith?” Read on.

Romans 12:3b (KJV)  … according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Everyone who is born-again, starts out with the same measure of faith. I call it your “lump” of faith. We all start out equally. But, in order to walk in the mountain-moving, God-kind of faith that we all want to, we have to develop our lump. This takes effort and diligence. It doesn’t happen automatically. You don’t just wake up one morning and and you’re a faith giant! No, that’s not how it works.

Faith has to grow and develop before you can actually walk in the fullness of what God has for you. This takes time–lots of time and effort. Nobody builds strong muscles overnight and nobody becomes a faith giant overnight. 

2 Thessalonians 1:3 (KJV)  … because that your faith groweth exceedingly…

The point is that faith has to grow and if you want to speak words of power and see changes in the circumstances around you, you have to do your part: hear, study, meditate, and speak the Word of God so that it can get down into your heart where it can grow and develop into power-packed Words of faith when you speak. It’s very do-able but it’s entirely up to you.

Mark 11:23 (KJV) 23  For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

— Pamela

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When Will You Start Doing it God’s Way?

Proverbs 21:2 (KJV) 2  Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Proverbs 12:15 (KJV) 15  The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

These are some very interesting scriptures. We all think our way is the right way. And, to a degree, that’s good. But if what we purport is not right, then there’s a problem.  Being passionate about what you believe can be a good trait as long as what you’re believing lines up with God’s Word.

Have you ever been “so sure” you were right about something and then found out you were 180 degrees off the track? I’ve been there and it’s a very humbling thing to realize that you were “so sure” of something but yet “so wrong.”

We need to be particularly diligent about God’s Word and where we stand. Believing His Word is the only way we’ll ever get what He has for us. To say we believe His word, means we actually have to walk in His Word. Just saying we believe doesn’t get us the victory. It’s a heart issue; that’s where we have to believe it.

If God’s Word tells us to do things a certain way, then we need to do it His way. We can’t make up our own rules and then expect God to abide by them. It doesn’t work that way. 

Many times we pray and expect instant results — who doesn’t? But when we don’t get those results instantly or even after a few days, what do we do? Do we throw up our hands and say God’s Word doesn’t work or do we dig in our heels and stand firm on God’s integrity – His Word?

1 Kings 8:56b (KJV) 56  …  there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.
diligently seek him.

Complaining to God about how long everything is taking is not prayer! Standing firm on His Word, commanding the victory, is what we’re to do. Don’t quit or give up. That’s called unbelief and laziness. And as we know, God doesn’t bless unbelief or laziness. He blesses faith and He moves on our faith-filled prayers – always!

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
6  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

If God says to speak to the mountain, then you speak to the mountain. Don’t ask God to speak to the mountain.

If God says to submit to Him and resist the devil and he will flee, then that’s what you do. You don’t ask God to get the devil off your back.

If God says faith comes by hearing His Word, then you need to hear His Word to get faith developed in you. You don’t ask God to give you more faith.

If God says He’s given us authority and power over all the power of the devil and that we have dominion, then we need to take our dominion, speak to the problem, and command obedience.

We are the victors in Christ Jesus. We need to take our rightful place in faith and demand results according to God’s Word.

Mark 11:23 (KJV) 23  For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
Mark 11:24 (KJV) 24  Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
James 4:7 (KJV) 7  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Romans 10:17 (KJV) 17  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Luke 10:19 (KJV) 19  Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Genesis 1:26 (KJV) 26  And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
2 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV) 14  Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

John 14:13-14 (KJV) 13  And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14  If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

— Pamela