Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Unlocking the Power of Meditation: How to Access Rhema and Become the Word

Meditation is a powerful tool that can drive the Word of God deep into your spirit. It takes the Word from your mind and makes it real and personal to you. When the Word becomes a reality in your spirit, it can change your entire being, including your physical body.

One of the benefits of meditation is that it gives you access to rhema, which is the "now" Word of God for your specific situation. Rhema is different from logos, which is the written Word. Logos has the ability to produce results and deliver an inheritance to you, but it is rhema that allows you to fully enjoy your inheritance.

As you practice meditating consistently on God's Word, you will begin to think, talk, and act like God. Your whole life will become a reflection of the Word. This is God's ultimate goal for giving us His Word - that we would become the Word.

When this happens, it will be impossible for any sickness to remain in your body, because the Word will have permeated your entire body system and taken charge of your being. Proverbs 4:22 says "For they (the Word) are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh".

If you are facing a difficult situation in your body that you desire to change, find a quiet place where you can be alone and meditate on God's Word. Even if you don't feel like it, the Word is sure to prevail over that situation and cause you to walk in victory always. Trust in the power of God's Word and meditate on it regularly for a positive change in your life.

Unlocking the Power of Meditation: 3 Levels of Transforming Your Mind and Spirit

Meditation is an important practice for Christians as it helps to internalize and personalize the Word of God. According to Joshua 1:8, "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." Meditation is essential for prosperity and success.

The Hebrew word for meditation, "hagar," has three distinct meanings: "imagine," "mutter," and "roar." These meanings give insight into the three levels of meditation that are essential for spiritual growth.

The first level of meditation is visualization. Psalm 1:2 states "But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night." This involves pondering or thinking about God's Word in pictures. By keeping these pictures in mind, the Word will be driven into your spirit and take root.

The second level of meditation is muttering. Psalm 119:15 says "I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways." This involves speaking God's Word under your breath, over and over again. By doing this, the Word becomes personal to you and goes beyond the written page and into your spirit.

The third level of meditation is roaring. Isaiah 31:4 says "For thus the Lord has spoken to me, “Like a lion or a young lion growling over his prey (so will the Lord of hosts come down to fight for Mount Zion and for his hill)." This involves shouting God's Word out loud. This type of meditation is used to drown out any other thoughts in your consciousness, including those that the devil may try to bring. This can help to cause the Word of God in your spirit to rise. Some people may think that something is wrong with you when you begin shouting God's Word, but continue with this practice. The Bible says that by doing so, you will make your way prosperous and have good success.

In conclusion, meditation is a vital activity for every child of God and its power cannot be overemphasized. By practicing the three levels of meditation, one can internalize and personalize the Word of God, resulting in spiritual growth and prosperity.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Unlocking the Power of Faith: A Guide to Transforming Your Life and Achieving Abundance on Earth

Many people may think that it sounds too good to be true when they hear statements like "you don't have to wait until you get to heaven to prosper and have your needs met." However, the truth is that you can enjoy a world of good here and now. God has already done everything it takes for us to live the highest kind of life right here on earth. He created man to live in His limitless provision and care, and Jesus came so we could have life in abundance—to the full, till it overflows (John 10:10).

Faith is the key to receiving all the good that God has in store for us. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Whether we need physical healing, a loved one's salvation, more finances, or anything else, we receive it by faith. Romans 10:17 states that faith comes by hearing the Word of God. In order to bring the unseen (what you are believing for) into the seen realm, we must receive what God says in His Word, believe it, and apply it to ourselves personally.

The Spirit of Faith Creates The Scripture tells us that God created the universe in the same way, by using words of faith and power. Hebrews 11:3 states, “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” God said what He desired, believed it, and then saw it manifest. God Himself calls things “which be not as though they were” (Romans 4:17). When He speaks, His words are alive and energized and effective. Hebrews 4:12 tells us there is power in His words to cause whatever He says to come to pass.

You and I create a victorious life here on earth in the same way that God created and framed the worlds. We have the same spirit of faith that He does and it is imparted to us when we are born again. To bring His promises from the unseen realm into the seen realm, we must not only believe, but we also must speak His Word—just as He does (II Corinthians 4:13).

First, faith must be stored up in our hearts by consistently taking in the Word through our eyes and ears. Then, as we meditate on those promises and they become more and more real to us, the spirit of faith within us becomes bold enough to speak that Word in power! When that happens, the words “By the stripes of Jesus, I am healed!” create healing.

No matter what your situation is, or how serious it looks, it can change if you'll hear what God says about it, and put His promise in your heart and in your mouth until all doubt is crowded out. Believe! Say! And see it by faith! That’s what it takes to live a life of victory on earth.

Just being born again doesn't guarantee you a victorious life. You are instantly transformed on the inside when you receive Jesus as your Savior, and you will go to heaven eventually. But for your outer life to be transformed, your mind, and your words must be in agreement with the Word of God, so that you can enjoy life to the fullest here on earth.


Saturday, December 31, 2011

Experience Strength, Wisdom and Help: The Benefits of a Living Connection with God

Do you ever wish you had a strong and caring friend to help you through difficult times? If so, the good news is that God is that friend. He has the strength you need and is eager to be a vital part of your daily life.
The Bible states, "The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him" (II Chronicles 16:9). The word "perfect" here does not mean without flaws, but rather "faithful, loyal, dedicated, and devoted" to God. He actively searches for people who put Him first and make Him the center of their lives.
For 4,000 years, mankind was separated from God due to sin, but through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, we have been restored to fellowship with God. This means that as born-again believers, we have full freedom and confidence to enter into God's presence through the power and virtue of Jesus' blood (Hebrews 10:19, The Amplified Bible).
This means that the Creator and Ruler of the universe has made Himself available to meet with us personally every day. We can commune with Him at any time of the day or night. He is saying, "I am here for you. Just draw near to Me and I'll draw near to you. I'll give you the wisdom you need. I'll strengthen and equip you, and help you in every area of your life."
Although He has the solution for every problem, He won't chase us down to get our attention. It's our responsibility to seek Him out. Once we do that, He will be there for us and fulfill His promise in James 4:8. It's important not to wait until hard times come to turn to Him. We should develop a lifestyle of living contact with God, which means setting aside distractions and dedicating time to talk to Him, listen to Him, and commune with Him through reading His Word and prayer. By doing this daily, we will be spiritually strong enough to overcome any challenges that come our way.
As Jesus said, "In the world, we will have tribulation" (John 16:33), but as believers, we don't have to face these trials alone. God promises to be with us in times of trouble and to deliver and honor us (Psalms 91:15). This is why it's essential to maintain a living connection with God.
Jesus teaches us to "abide in me" (John 15:4-5), which means to make our dependency and communion with Him our permanent home. By doing so, we will bear much fruit and have victory in times of trouble. So, let's make it a priority to establish and maintain a living connection with God and experience the strength, wisdom, and help that He generously offers.

Overcoming Defeat and Receiving from God: A Biblical Approach

We all face moments of defeat and discouragement in our lives, but it's important to remember that we don't have to let these feelings control us. By following a biblical approach, we can overcome defeat and receive from God.

  1. Make the decision to not be defeated. In I John 5:4-5, it states that "everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God." By making the decision to not be defeated, and believing in Jesus as our savior, we can overcome the world and its obstacles.

  2. Resist Satan. Satan is the enemy of our souls, and he will try to defeat us by planting thoughts of discouragement and doubt in our minds. But we have the power to resist him, as II Corinthians 10:3-5 says, "For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." By refusing to entertain Satan's thoughts, and instead taking every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ, we can resist Satan's attempts to defeat us.

  3. Give your attention to God's Word. Proverbs 4:20-22 states, "My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body." By giving our attention to God's Word, we can fix our minds on God's promises, and find strength and guidance to overcome defeat.

  4. Refuse to speak words contrary to what you believe you have received. In Mark 11:23-24, Jesus teaches, "Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." We must refuse to speak words of defeat, doubt, or lack, and instead speak words of faith, believing that we have received what we ask for in prayer.

By following these biblical principles, we can overcome defeat and receive from God. Remember to make the decision to not be defeated, resist Satan, give your attention to God's Word, and refuse to speak words contrary to what you believe you have received. Trust in God's promises and believe that He is able to do more than we can ask or imagine.


Mastering the Art of Trusting God: Navigating Life's Challenges with Patience and Grace

Are you tired of waiting for things to happen in your life? Do you find yourself constantly asking, "When, God, when?" Trusting in...