The End of the World

March 9, 2011

THE END OF THE WORLD-TAUGHT BY PASTOR JOYCE OLIVER

Transitioning Into the System of God’s Kingdom

The end of the world as we know it is near. Are you ready?

Since the day of Jesus’ ascension after the resurrection, Christians have been taught to prepare for His return.  Further, Christians have been instructed to look for signs that will serve as reminders of His glorious arrival to earth again.  Over the years, some Christians may have lost their interest in Jesus coming back since He has been warning us for so long.  But I strongly encourage you to take note at the world around you.  Jesus Christ is coming soon.  The church should prepare.

Signs of the End Times

Observe the events that are currently taking place in our world.

• We are in the information age, and we have a rapid growth of knowledge (Daniel 12:4).
• The Gospel is being preached today in every language to all tribes and people (Matthew 24:14).
• We are witnessing the worldwide crash of the financial systems (Revelation 18:2-4).
• We are witnessing a moral decline, even in the church (2 Timothy 3:1).
• Technology is ready for the mark of the beast.
• There is an increase of wars and hear about rumors of wars among the nations.
• There is an increase of natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis etc.)
• We are witnessing an outbreak of plagues like Aids, ebola virus, swine flu etc.

It is quite evident that the world system is collapsing before our eyes.  However, remember that all that the world is experiencing is not for God’s people.  His ultimate plan is for us to live above the demise of the world.  Yes, it is possible for you to thrive (not just survive) in what looks like the worse time for humankind.

Don’t Go Down in Flames

Avoid being swept into the ruin of the world’s system.

1.    Rise above the world’s routine of doing things and live!  Change your thinking; leave “Smallville” and enter the kingdom of God which can never be shaken.

2.    Trade in your failing marriage (leave the mindset, not your actual mate) and claim the Lord’s promise of an extraordinary marriage that model’s Christ and His church.

3.    Trade in the failing health care system that profits from illness, not wellness.  Instead, accept divine health!

4.    Trade in your dysfunctional family for the qualities of a strong one where characteristics like godly love, support, encouragement and submission to authority are present.

5.    Trade in mis-identity for a new identity in Christ.  Remember that we are secure in Him.

6.    Abandon the thinking of socialism (the financial divide) which is based on many poor and few rich.  Trade in the “lack” mindset for the wealth of the kingdom!

Code for Victorious Living

The world system is full of limitations that have infiltrated the church.  Be sure not to settle for the ordinary life.  Strive to live the supernatural life that God has predestined for you!

1. Go where God sends you and occupy the land!  The church has to leave the church (walls) at some point. As Christians, we have to invade the unmarked territory and let the world know that the supernatural power of God is in our hearts.  As you share the good news of Jesus, be kind yet shrewd.  And please don’t be that over-zealous Christian that runs people away (Mark 16:15)!

2.    Be committed to God first and on fire for Him.  Also, have integrity because the world knows hypocrisy.  We must apply our faith and walk in it.  Continue to influence the people around you until the entire world belongs to God.  As a Christian, you should rule wherever you are.  Remember that you are the influencer.  Win your area for the kingdom of God (Revelation 11:15).

3.    Satan wants to bog you down with distractions that don’t matter.   He also tries to make you feel unqualified to the point that you continue to work on improving yourself while never fulfilling your purpose.  Remember that God put you here for a purpose–a divine mission that He has called for you to complete.

If you plan on winning and ruling in life, then you must be faithful and consistent to the work of the Lord.  You cannot fulfill God’s purpose until you have released your personal will (your way of doing things).  When you are walking in your purpose, you are depending completely on the Lord to help you fulfill it.  This is how you become victorious in life and transition off of the world system.  This is how you will be prepared for the coming of the Lord.

Love,

Pastor Joyce

Become One With Your Faith

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Become One With Your Faith

 Just as a man and a woman become one in marriage, you must become one with your faith.  When you are one with your faith, the impossible becomes possible. 

The only way to tap into the promises of God is to leave doubt and be united to your faith.  There are things that God wants us to do, but we have to be one with our faith to hear and obey Him.  

The Egg Theory

‘Being one’ means being together with, or to be in sync with.  For example, take two eggs.  When you crack both of them in a bowl and stir them together, they become inseparable (Ephesians 5:3).  Your bond with your faith aids you in developing a love and protection for it.  The unsaved and the doubters will try to challenge you but, maintain your position as a defender of the faith!  Faith works!  Quitting, or ceasing to walk in faith is not an option.  You must believe God until you see what you have been confessing (Matthew 19:6). 

A Partnership

A married couple must be in agreement to maintain a functional relationship.  It is no different for your faith.  You have to agree with your faith so that it will work for you (Amos 3:3).  Even though all men have been given the same initial measure of faith, you have to develop it over time for it to be an effective tool for you.  Look at it like this, you can’t raise the dead with mustard seed faith.  Faith has to be built up over time to bring great victories for you.

Oftentimes, Christians expect the pastors to build their faith for them. You are responsible for building your own faith.  The pastors are like managers/coaches that provide the tools and guidelines for you to be successful in your life.

How to Become One With Your Faith

The first thing you must do is to make deliberate actions of faith.  Change your vision, the things that you look at.  Fill your surroundings with positive images and pictures of the life that you want.  And by all means, change your conversation and your confession.  You should only speak what the Word says. 

You also have to employ your faith, tell it what you want.  Faith is your servant and its job is to tackle what you want and bring it back to you.  Faith is the foundation of your Christian walk.  You simply cannot be without it therefore, you cannot let it leak out.  Daily living, challenges and hurts pull on your faith, so you have to keep it built up.  You cannot afford to take a faith break. 

Your Benefits

When you are one with your faith, you are victorious in every situation in your life (1John 5:4).  You exit the comfort zone of being content.  Stagnancy and spiritual apathy are dangerous to your faith.  The enemy wants to trick you into getting comfortable in subpar standards of life (Exodus 16:35).  Remember that you are not normal like people of the world.  God purposely wants His people to be indifferent to the ways of the unsaved.  Like an eagle, He wants you to soar above the obstacles of life, not wallow around in them like chickens do. Oneness in your faith launches you into your appointed seasons of life.  When you miss God, you can miss His time of blessing for you. 

What’s Next?

Don’t look back!  The Lord wants you to stay focused on the things to come.  Be encouraged, and let your light shine.  No matter what happens in the world system, God’s glory is on His church (Isaiah 60:1).  Now it’s time for you to discover your purpose.  Your God given purpose is already here; now you just have to locate it. And the Father has equipped you to fulfill it.  

Remember that faith along with works creates a dream, but works without faith is a nightmare. Live the dream and make faith your lifestyle.

Minister Kisha Jones

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