Dr. Bill Winston continued his series entitled, "The Power of Love", with the subtitle, "Possessing Your Mountain". His foundation scriptures come from Matthew 22:34-40.
The Word of God was written for the People of God. The only requirement is to receive what the Word contains by Grace and through Faith. Jesus gave us his Last Will and Testament, His Word. He died in order for us to receive the inheritance included in the will. Then he arose from the grave and is seated at the right hand of the Father interceding for us and making sure we get everything we are eligible for. Hebrews 12:2 says, "We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew that later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God’s throne!" (Contemporary English Version)
Faith reaches out and takes what belongs to you. The Faith that takes works by Love.
In order to possess our mountain of influence, we must know that we have an enemy. Our enemy is a deceiver. Our enemy wants us to believe or think that we are helpless paupers. He wants us to think that what we have now is as good as it gets. He is a liar! Jesus died and gave you a robust inheritance. The Apostle Paul prayed, "Open the eyes of their hearts, and let the light of Your truth flood in. Shine Your light on the hope You are calling them to embrace. Reveal to them the glorious riches You are preparing as their inheritance." (Voice)
Jesus said, "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (KJV) Did you get that? As we rise to possess our mountain, we will experience opposition, persecution, and tribulation. But Jesus said be of good cheer. How can I be of good cheer when things seem to be falling apart? I'm glad you asked! Think about it like this, you start a new job. The Human Resources Department provides you with a packet of information. Included in the packet is a listing of all the benefits that you have become eligible for based on your employment. You put the packet away somewhere and never review the information. One day you bite down on a chicken bone at Hooter's and break your tooth. You suffer for weeks. The pain is unbearable. One day a co-worker notices you look distressed, and asks what's wrong. You explain, and your co-worker gives you a puzzled look. Then he asks, "Why don't you go to the dentist? We have great dental coverage!" You failed to educate yourself about your benefits and you suffered needlessly. It's the same way with the Word of God.
The way to be of good cheer during hard times is to know the Word. When you know the Word it strengthens and equips you to deal with the ups and downs of life. When your mound of bills looks insurmountable, the Word reminds you that, "You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus." Philippians 4:19 (Message) When the doctor says there is no cure for this disease, the Word reminds you, "My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh." Proverbs 4:20-22 (KJV) When the enemy reminds you of every bad thing you have ever done, the Word reminds you, "Therefore, now no condemnation awaits those who are living in Jesus the Anointed, the Liberating King, because when you live in the Anointed One, Jesus, a new law takes effect. The law of the Spirit of life breathes into you and liberates you from the law of sin and death. God did something the law could never do. You see, human flesh took its toll on God’s law. In and of itself, the law is not weak; but the flesh weakens it. So to condemn the sin that was ruling in the flesh, God sent His own Son, bearing the likeness of sinful flesh, as a sin offering. Now we are able to live up to the justice demanded by the law. But that ability has not come from living by our fallen human nature; it has come because we walk according to the movement of the Spirit in our lives." Romans 8:1-4 (Voice)
The Psalmist wrote, "O my soul, bless God. From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name! O my soul, bless God, don’t forget a single blessing! He forgives your sins—every one. He heals your diseases—every one. He redeems you from hell—saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown. He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal. He renews your youth—you’re always young in his presence. God makes everything come out right; he puts victims back on their feet." Psalm 103:1-6 (Message)
Read the fine print! Don't let the enemy cheat you out of anything that Jesus died for you to receive! Peace, Joy, prosperity, healing, and freedom are yours.
Love and prayers, Cynthia
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