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Leap of Faith
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A Devotional Moment
1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.
We should NEVER point a finger at God when things go wrong in our lives.
That “sinking” feeling in your gut that something isn’t right came from him.
He placed someone in your path and what they said to you pricked your heart. They were spot on.
We forgot that it was our actions that landed us in the position we are in as we are pointing skyward asking, “Why are you doing this? I thought you were a loving God.”
Keep in mind it has been a while since we had a discussion with him that is til trouble started brewing.
1 Thessalonians 5:10 Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever.
He is waiting for a sit down with us. We will not be free of troubles or heartache down here on earth. However, our Father in heaven will get us through it. The ball is in our court, it is up to us how we serve it.
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THE ROOT
A Study of the Word
"The Hand of God"
Ezra 7:6 NLT
This Ezra was a scribe who was well versed in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given to the people of Israel. He came up to Jerusalem from Babylon, and the king gave him everything he asked for, because the gracious hand of the LORD his God was on him.
What does it mean to have the hand of God upon us?
When the Lord has his hand upon us, his divine power is upon our spirit to accomplish the work he has for us. He gives favor with individuals that we ordinarily would have a challenge making an appointment with.
He blesses us with wisdom.
When the Lord places something on your heart to do. If we are obedient and willing follow him, he will instill gifts, talents, and skills to accomplish the goal. We will know and feel his hand upon us when opposition comes from others. Which it usually does when you are working for the Lord.
He will gives direction, and strength; mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. When it is the Destiny of the Lord for something to happen. He will place it on your heart. You will know.
In 2Chronicles 36:22 The Lord stirred the heart of King Cyrus that he wanted his temple rebuilt in Jerusalem. And the king notified God’s people of the endeavor and asked who would go of their own free will to do it.
It was God who stirred King Cyrus to do what he did. When the Lord calls you to do something it didn’t take long for opposition to raise its ugly head. Depending on what you are commissioned to do will depend on the type of opposition. It comes in all forms.
Ezra 4:1-5 NLT
[1] The enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were rebuilding a Temple to the LORD, the God of Israel.
[2] So they approached Zerubbabel and the other leaders and said, "Let us build with you, for we worship your God just as you do. We have sacrificed to him ever since King Esarhaddon of Assyria brought us here."
3] But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel replied, "You may have no part in this work. We alone will build the Temple for the LORD, the God of Israel, just as King Cyrus of Persia commanded us."
4] Then the local residents tried to discourage and frighten the people of Judah to keep them from their work.
5] They bribed agents to work against them and to frustrate their plans. This went on during the entire reign of King Cyrus of Persia and lasted until King Darius of Persia took the throne.
The men knew their people who came out of exile were the chosen people to rebuild the temple.
Beware, people will lie and say whatever they think will open the door for them to enter. When they were denied permission to help, they went to the king and spread more lies which resulted in a pause of the reconstruction. They said👇🏽
Ezra 4:11-16 NLT
Ezra 4:11 NLT
[11] This is a copy of their letter: "To King Artaxerxes, from your loyal subjects in the province west of the Euphrates River.
12] The king should know that the Jews who came here to Jerusalem from Babylon are rebuilding this rebellious and evil city. They have already laid the foundation and will soon finish its walls.
13] And the king should know that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, it will be much to your disadvantage, for the Jews will then refuse to pay their tribute, customs, and tolls to you.
14] Since we are your loyal subjects and do not want to see the king dishonored in this way, we have sent the king this information.
15] We suggest that a search be made in your ancestors' records, where you will discover what a rebellious city this has been in the past. In fact, it was destroyed because of its long and troublesome history of revolt against the kings and countries who controlled it.
16] We declare to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, the province west of the Euphrates River will be lost to you.
The king called a halt to the building of the temple. He was aware of troubles this nation was in the past.
This was a nation of people working toward rebuilding God’s temple. Don’t be surprised as an individual that you are attacked by someone who tries to use something from your past to stop the work you are doing for the Lord.
In addition, keep in mind this took two years. Before the next king, Darius wrote a decree for the rebuild to resume.👇🏽
Ezr 4:24 Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.
🌟This is important for us to know because when we meet opposition after a month we are ready to give up and say it isn’t the will of God.
We, as a group question why the project isn’t moving forward. We tend to drop in numbers until there is no one to carry on with the work.
🟡The key to God’s hand that protects, directs, guides, gives favor, and brings forth victory in spite of opposition.
Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Ezr 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
I paraphrase ad I say that the temple was completed and they observed the Passover.
Ezra 7:27-28 NLT
[27] Praise the LORD, the God of our ancestors, who made the king want to beautify the Temple of the LORD in Jerusalem! [28] And praise him for demonstrating such unfailing love to me by honoring me before the king, his council, and all his mighty nobles! I felt encouraged because the gracious hand of the LORD my God was on me. And I gathered some of the leaders of Israel to return with me to Jerusalem. …
Isaiah 50:2
2 Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst.
Isaiah 59:1 Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
Call in the Lord, he hears you. Commit yourself to his service and he will guide you on his journey for your life. His purpose for you, his will done.
It will lead to victory, success, favor, honor, prosperity, happiness, wisdom, and ultimately eternity with him. He said it best, his arm is not shortened where it cannot save. No matter where you are. If you reach out to him, he will reach out and receive you.
My closing prayer :
Lord, I pray that we have the desire in our hearts to seek you. When the opportunity comes for us to do a work, I pray for us to remain faithful to the task and see it to completion. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
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2Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
A Pouring Out of Living Water
John 4:14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst;
but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Living water is the eternal flow of God's spirit. He says he is the fountain of living water in
Jeremiah 2:13 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters.
John 7:37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Thirst: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.The physical condition resulting from this need, strong or eager desire; craving: That strong, eager desire can occur in the physical for need of liquid to quench our thirst. It is also a spiritual need that needs quenching in our spirit.Drink: take in liquid, consume Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water.
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.Water: Water is Liquid, transparent in color, odorless and makes up lakes, rivers, oceans. Consider the movement of water- it flows, it can flow gently or in the movement of waves.
The focus is not the liquid, but the movement of the liquid water- it can flow gently or in movement of waves. It’s the movement.
Described as the flow or movement of waves, the flow of the spirit of God within you is felt physically in the body as your spirit is filled up with him.
Revelation 22:17 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Drink: take in liquid, consume.Receive the spirit of God, he is the source, fountain of eternal life-living water
John 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
This living water comes from God. He is the source, the fountain, It is for you, me, and anyone who desires to have him in our lives. when you invite him in your heart and life, he will come.He makes it available because it is his desire that no one perish. As it states in John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Invitation to meet Christ our Lord
For anyone reading this who has not asked the Lord Jesus into your heart
This is your opportunity. Ask him into your heart and life, confess your sins to him, ask his forgiveness. Make every effort from this day forward to turn away from sin. This is the act of repentance. God will meet you where you are.
If you are in the midst of sin; treat your vessel (body) wrong using substances that alter your mind, emotions, and behavior, you are in sexual immorality, corruption, or any combination of these or other forms of sin. Don’t put it off, as we are not promised tomorrow.
Come as you are. Listen, you weren’t feeling ashamed or embarrassed while you werecommitting the act, don’t allow those hindering spirits to stop you now.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Matthew 7:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Whatever the sin, you and God have always been present during those times. It is you and him now, alone together as you read this. He stands with open arms.
John 7:3 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
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Hi, I'm Marsha!
So good to have you here.
C.H.A.R.G.E. Ministry is a prayer ministry.
Caring about your spiritual wellbeing, helping you realize your potential based on biblical principles through prayer, building a relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Reaching out, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, and his plan of salvation.
God's Elect: Anyone who willingly chooses to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Living by the commandments and mandates of God that is given in his Holy Scriptures.
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse, have a bachelor's degree in human services, an Ordained Licensed Evangelist, and have a singing ministry. My focus is to serve God to the fullest as I believe I have been called to do.
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Evangelist Marsha
Matthew 22:32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.