Life In the Spirit

The most compelling part of Joseph's story is the betrayal he suffers at the hand of his brothers. Joseph is an incredible example of how to respond to betrayal without becoming bitter. 

The life of the Old Testament patriarch Joseph is an amazing story. God had a plan for Joseph. God's plan for Joseph was fulfilled through trials and difficulties. Joseph endured these trials faithfully and as a result saved his life and the lives of his family. 

God tested Abraham's faith. God tested the strength and genuineness of Abraham's faith. Likewise, God will test our faith. God will test our faith so that it will mature and have an enduring quality. 

Abraham's faith led him to pray boldly in intercession for his nephew Lot. You may have family and friends who don't serve Christ as Lord. This message will encourage you to intercede confidently for those who are dangerously distant from God. 

Abraham is called the father of faith. Abraham's faith is an example to all Christians of how we ought to pursue Jesus by faith. Abraham's son Ishmael is a great example of a good choice not being God's choice. God can use us despite our mistakes.

How Abraham pursued God by faith is an example to all born again believers how we should follow Jesus by faith. God called Abraham to follow Him, and Abraham followed God's plan for his life by faith. God invites us all to follow His plan for our lives. 

Prayer is the most important aspect of your relationship with God. Prayer is talking with God, its communication, and communication is central to any healthy relationship. Prayer is not talking at God nor is it a monologue, its a dialogue we create and honor God.

The altar is a place where we present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice. If the altar in our lives falls into disrepair through neglect, we loose our intimacy with God. If you want to experience a closer relationship with God, the altar will play a key role in your life. 

The altar is a place where believers present ourselves to God as a living sacrifice. The altar in the Old Testament was a physical structure where sacrifices were presented in worship to God. In the New Testament, is a place of sacrifice and humility. The altar is more than a structure or a place in the church. The altar is a place within a believer's heart. 

We are in a spiritual war with a real spiritual adversary who seeks our destruction. Our adversary looks for opportunities to steal, kill and destroy but we must resist him in the faith. Key to overcoming our adversary is our submission to God. Unless we submit first to God it will be difficult for a believer to resist the adversary.