LIVE RIGHT, Right Now!

Being Led by The Holy Spirit of God is to LIVE RIGHT, right now!

Life in Christ Jesus is not mysterious, cryptic or unfathomable...instead it is enlightening, crystal clear, miraculous, exceptional and impressive as those who indeed have the gift of The Spirit no longer lives in opposition to God.

You see, The Word of God is clear to let everyone know that "The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God." (1 Corinthians 2:10b).

In another passage, God's Word confirms that the gift of His Holy Spirit is given to lead us in this life and we must know that God doesn't repent and withdraw His Spirit from you, but His Spirit remains to lead you through this life: "As for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in Him." (1 John 2:27)

So, don't get down when you mess up, The Holy Spirit is working it out in you.

Don't think that you are not Saved because you made a mistake, The Holy Spirit still remains and continues to teach you.

Don't be fooled by the enemy to think that this life in Christ isn't real, The Holy Spirit indeed is real and not counterfeit and He lives in the believer.

Today receive the Gift of The Holy Spirit and LIVE RIGHT, right now! Having The Holy Spirit is your only guarantee that you will FINISH STRONG!

Build Your Strength and Stamina

FINISH STRONG!

In the sports world athletes plan their workout regimen with the end goal of FINISHING STRONG.  Their activity at first is light as they understand the importance of building stamina and strengthening themselves and not causing harm or burnout to themselves early on. In doing so, they are both physically and mentally conditioned to endure and handle the more strenuous activities that are yet still to come. They build themselves up to be prepared for the opportunity to compete; however, every athlete's goal is not to just compete, their goal and focus is to win!

You see, there is a prize for those who can remain in the contest/battle; there is a prize for those who endure the rough parts of the course; there is a prize for those who are not distracted, for those who don't attempt shortcuts or digress by cheating; there is indeed a prize for those who FINISHES STRONG...and to finish at all reflects your character and that character screams aloud of your strength and determination.

The Finish Line is just ahead, don't give up now, don't quit and don't stop striving to complete the contest because there is a prize at the end and that prize is a blessing that is for all who can endure.

Spiritually, I train my spirit and my Trainer is The Holy Spirit. I train everyday, yes slowly at first, but as I grew in strength and stamina, I was able to train longer and deeper. My goal is to hear Jesus (my Trainer) say, "Well done my good and faithful servant".

My prize/harvest will be those who I asked to train with me; those who I introduced to my Trainer; and those who I have encouraged to endure...and to ultimately cross the Finish Line AND my prize/harvest will be to witness my entire family crossing the Finish Line!

I have faith and I'm totally relying on my Trainer as there are many times when it appears insurmountable and I want to give up, but as I walk through my house and enter the bedrooms of my sleeping family, I press on because if I give up, I would lose much more than I am willing to even think about...for God has appointed me to be Priest and the Head of this family that He has given me and I shall not fail them!

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. (Galatians 6:9-10)

The Holy Spirit is Both FREE and MYSTERIOUS!

Jesus Speaks of the Freedom and Mystery of The Holy Spirit.

Jesus says, "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." (John 3:8)

Jesus has just affirmed two things about The Holy Spirit: FREEDOM and MYSTERY.

Jesus states that The Holy Spirit moves about just as freely as the wind. No religious group controls Him; No culture, race, ethnicity or society confines Him; No addiction, incarceration, affliction, educational level; monetary status, age groups or sagging pants is unreachable by Him...HALLELUJAH!!

It is His purpose to regenerate all ungodly people, even those in the church who are hypocritical and hold people to their rules and traditions vs. ushering them into a relationship with The Almighty God in Christ Jesus!

The movement of The Holy Spirit is Mysterious also like the wind. We all know that we cannot see the wind, but we can see the result of the wind in the blowing of leaves or the ripple of water when the wind blows. The same is true about The Holy Spirit, you cannot see Him, but you can see the results of His moving in the lives of those who welcomes Him in their life to be born again!

Right here I'll use that old song lyric by 'Kool Moe Dee', "How Ya Like Me Now?" You see, I may look the same as you remember me, but there is a big difference in how I live my life after being born again of The Holy Spirit. My transformation may be a big mystery to some as you can't see The Holy Spirit in me, but you can and do see the results of Him in my life, in my talk and in my walk.

Yes, to many The Holy Spirit is a mystery. To those who welcomes Him into their lives, He is a life changer and the promise of God that has been sealed in you until the day of Christ's return. We teach God the Father and God the Son, but we need to teach more on God The Holy Spirit.

Today I'll just share with you that since The Holy Spirit is described here by Jesus as both FREEDOM and a MYSTERY, then we must know that The Holy Spirit is truly Divine, because only God is utterly FREE and utterly MYSTERIOUS!

Pray for The Holy Spirit

Meditation: Pray for The Holy Spirit!

It is impossible to receive the Word of God in our flesh as it will die in our flesh; however, we must receive the Word of God in our spirit, because when we receive His Word in our spirit it will live; it will thrive; and it will bring you and I an abundant life!

When the Apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the Word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. (Acts 8:14-17)

GPS vs. GBS

This past weekend I attended an Annual Prayer Breakfast.  I received the invitation several days before and was excited about the event.  The excitement was mainly due to the fact that my Brother in Ministry (Victor Turner) would be preaching at this Prayer Breakfast.  The place where the event would be held was a place that I had never been before, so I Googled the address so that I can enter it into my GPS (Global Positioning System), so that I may determine the distance and time that it would take me to drive from my residence.

To understand the technology behind the GPS is to know that it is useless without a signal.  The GPS receives its signal from satellites that have been strategically positioned in outer-space to send precise coordinates to the receiver (GPS).  Once this signal is received it is then displayed on the device so that it can be useful and meaningful, and so that it may accomplish the task it was created for.

Bro. Turner preached not on the technology of today, but on the power that has always been available.  He spoke about a very effective, empowering, life changing and wonderful guidance system…the GBS.  GBS is the acronym that Bro. Turner so effectively explained as our need to be “Guided By the Spirit”.

Understanding GBS is to understand that it cannot be purchased in any store, it can never become defective, and its source of power is awesome and magnificent.  The activation code to sync it up is L. O. V. E.  This love is the Love of Christ who says that “as the Father has loved Him, so He loves us.”  The reason it cannot be purchase is found in John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit…”  The GBS CHOSE US and wants to guide us into ALL righteousness and truth!  Hallelujah!!

My GPS was effective getting me to the place I was to go, but upon arrival, it simply said “You have reached your destination, GPS will now shut off.”  Contrast this with the GBS, which not only effectively gets you to your destination, but also equips you to be useful and a blessing at that destination…never shutting off, but continually giving off power, revelation, healing, yoke breaking words of encouragement, wisdom, knowledge and everything else useful for Kingdom building!!

When the storms of life come and the dark clouds of indecision and unbelief begin to form, your “GPS” will lose its signal…too much interference.  However, your “GBS” can never be interfered with, it is most useful in times of storms and indecision, and it speaks to our system confirming that the source of its power is enduring and eternal.

Today, I am relying on GBS!!  I would encourage you to do the same. 

Thank you, Lord for Guiding us By your Spirit!!!