We hear of the Holy Spirit falling in places around the world - a university in America and flowing onto other places. outpouring of the presence of God in places that are hidden. We hear the word Revival - It has been prophesied over us - Geraldton west to east! The Great South Land of the Holy Spirit.
The Welsh Revival, Azusa Street, town, and cities and nations changed.
One thing is clear, revivals are not just from one person praying; but it’s God’s love and gracious response to the prayers of his people.
Times of awakening And prayer is dominate. Prayer is never a burden- it is a delight.
Rees Howells is known as the intercessor who had an impact on international events, including the second world war.
But. there is THIS ONE THING -is our focus- Jesus Christ and Him crucified !!
Apostle Paul was preaching the gospel in Athens on Mar Hill-a council of people -place of human thought- a house of religion. He was waiting for Silas and Timothy to join him. But had a hard time because the Jewish leaders didn't want him to preach that Jesus is the Messiah!!
He told them that God made the world and everything in it, since He is the Lord of Heaven and earth, and does not dwell in temples made with hands.
Paul was calling the people back to God - he said “For in Him we live and move and have our being”. Acts 17:28
THIS ONE THING - Jesus Christ and Him crucified
1 Cor 2:1-2 NKJV “And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”
Paul said that he was not sent by the Lord, to preach with words of eloquent wisdom. He points out that there is difference, between human wisdom and the secret, hidden wisdom of God. God’s wisdom includes His plan, established before the world was formed, to offer salvation to those who believe in Christ’s death on the cross as the payment for their own sins.
Human wisdom is based on what can be observed with our senses and worked out with human reason. It cannot see or understand the truth of God.
To understand God’s wisdom, He reveals it to us through the Holy Spirit.
Nothing wrong with wisdom - but needs to be god’s wisdom
1 Cor 2:1-2 TPT “My brothers and sisters, when I came to proclaim to you the secrets of God, I refused to come as an expert, trying to impress you with my eloquent speech and lofty wisdom. For while I was with you, I determine to be consumed with one topic - Jesus, the crucified Messiah.
Our focus is on what Jesus has done for us. There was an exchange at the cross when Jesus was crucified. All the evil due, by justice, to come to us, came on Jesus. He has paid the price.
Paul could have easily impressed the Corinthians with his vast knowledge of the Torah and the Jewish laws. But he chose to forget every other topic and stay focused on Christ and his crucifixion. Paul wanted the power of the Holy Spirit to work through his singular message. Which is…THIS ONE THING
He presented the truth of the gospel as simply as he could, so that their faith, would be based on God’s power and not human wisdom.
On the cross, Jesus carried all our rebellion and its consequences.
A crucifixion is not a pretty picture - its wounds and bruises and broken flesh and sores. Jesus carried all our rebellion and it’s consequences.
Jesus was wounded, he was made sin, he died our death, and endured shame and poverty and rejection. When he was buried, it was all buried with him.
THIS ONE THING, now, gives us right standing with God the Father, we are forgiven, and continually, with the blessings and favor of God flowing through to eternity.
Matt 8:17 NKJV “...He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sickness.”
Jesus, who knew no sin, took upon himself the weight of the sin of the world.
When we have Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are a new creation, the old has gone the new has come. We are to receive, and continually, all that has been done for us at the cross by Jesus.
Gal 2:20 NKJV “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live. But Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me”
Our old identity has been crucified with Christ and doesn’t exist. Those nails used in his hands and feet, crucified us with Jesus-Our new life is empowered, by the faith of the Son of God. We live in union with him.
He loves us so much that he gave his life for us.
The love of God is so great for us, that it really can’t be measured.
We have this promise of God of Hope, Joy and Peace.
This is endless love of God, pouring into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who lives in us. Not to beat yourself up over life issues, Jesus has been beaten on your behalf for all time.
1 Cor 5:8 ESV “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God”
Christ’s resurrection is your resurrection too! Jesus rose victorious from the dead and is seated in heaven at the right hand of the Father.
Your crucifixion with Christ has severed the tie to this life, and now your true life is hidden away in God in Christ. (Col 3:3).
There is power in the blood of Jesus– we sing it!! In the blood of Jesus, was God’s own life. The creator of heaven and earth.!!
There is no way, our mind can measure, the power that was released in the blood of Jesus. There is more power, in one drop of the blood of Jesus, than there is in the whole enemy’s kingdom.
In Leviticus, we read that “Life is in the blood”
Our prayers of protection include applying the blood of Jesus.
When Jesus died on the cross and poured out His blood, the life of God was released. And is available to us, to receive by faith. Life is in the blood of Jesus.
Heb 9:14 KJV “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offer himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”
The power of the blood of Jesus has provided everything you need to live in victory. Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, healing, protection, and authority over the enemy.
Eph 1:7 NKJV “ In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”
THIS ONE THING - you don’t have to earn it or pay for it - it has all been done at the cross. It is time to rise up as people of power!!
Take hold of this - that every setback will be turned into a victory.
Everyone - hears from the Lord. It’s not emotion, not logic but an inner voice - intuition. Hearing by the Holy Spirit, who is ever ready to speak. He waits for you to ask. Time to….Rise up on wings of eagles. Fly with the eagles - don’t walk with the turkeys. Be refreshed in the living water of Jesus Christ, live in His abundant overflow of provision.
We read in 2 Kings 6 about the enemy army coming against Israel, and the servant of the prophet Elisha was afraid.
But Elisha prayed and said, “Lord, I pray open his eyes that he might see”. The servant saw the huge army of angels all about.
Let that be a prayer we pray, to know what the Lord has for us up ahead -
Lord open our eyes!!
In these days, we are strengthened by,
THIS ONE THING - Jesus Christ and him crucified.
The Blood of Jesus is our proprection - and more.
The Word of God is truth - God cannot lie.
Prayer is a delight - to wait on the Lord and hear what He is saying for this time. God uses our life experiences to shape us as carriers of the Gospel.
What Jesus did for us at the cross is all about His love for us - not about our love for Him. ….
Lord, release over us now ,THIS ONE THING - an anointing to move in the power of knowing Jesus Christ and him crucified.
To be vessels of honor and blessings and kindness to all you bring across our path.Lord, don’t leave us out of what you are about to do in Geraldton and the Midwest. Help us to carry the prayer day or night
Let our prayer be “ God, whenever you move, I want to be part of it”
In Jesus name, sealed in the blood, nothing lost or stolen, everything to come to pass, according to your Will, Lord. Amen
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