A SEASON OF APOSTASY IN THE CHURCH: YOU MAY NOT BE WHERE YOU THINK YOU ARE

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#ICareAboutYourSoul

Loss of momentum and losing your first love leads to Apostasy.
Apostasy is disaffliation from what you believe; it is embracing an opinion contrary to your previous belief; it is neglecting your spiritual disciplines.; it is turning away and abandonment from your church; It is neglecting the relationship, the communion you once had with God.

When you lose your love for the TRUTH, when you begin to shrug off conviction, all you really want is a cover for your sin. 
Apostates seek to find a covering outside the covering of the church and once they have separated 
members should have no dealings with apostates.
Listen to the Word
Romans 16; 17-18 Now I beseech you brethren, mark them diligently which cause division and offences, contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned, and avoid them. 18 For they that are such, serve not the Lord Jesus but their own bellies, and with fair Speech and flattering deceive the hearts of the simple.

Conversations will consist of subtle reasonings claiming that what you believe is not the truth.
If you feel like this won't affect you because you are strong in the faith and truth and you have nothing to fear...Listen to the word
1 Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let the one who thinks he stands firm [immune to temptation, being overconfident and self-righteous], take care that he does not fall [into sin and condemnation]

You are not aware of the spirit this person - the spirit that caused them to leave the covering is working in them to pull you out as well. You cannot spend quality time or interject yourselves into groups [exposig yourselves to various spirits] in order to win them back.

The spirit that caused them to leave the covering is now working through them to pull you out as well. Entertaining their subtle reasonings can cause you to fall prey to questioning and doubt.
Listen to the word
1 Thessalonians 2:2-3 That ye be not suddenly moved from your mind, nor troubled neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter, as it were from us, as though the day of Christ were at hand. 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a departing first, and that-that man of sin be disclosed, even the son of perdition.
Luke 8:13; Matt 13:21
*2 John 9-11
Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.

When you abandon your church because of self-will/self-righteousness because of the truth this is apostasy (If the apostates you entertain were the same they would not have left and or things would have been done decent and in order)
Listen to the word)
1 John 2:18-19 Little Children, it is the last time, and as ye have heard that Antichrist shall come, even now there are many Antichrists: whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us: for if they had been of us, they should have continued with us. But this cometh to pass, that it might appear, that they are not all of us.
2 Tim 4:3 When you abandon the faith shortly after receiving salvation to go back into the world this is backsliding.

When you continue to walk with someone after they have abandoned the Faith: Not only do you jeopardize your own faith but you are walking with the dead... someone who has flatlined spiritually because they have deviated from the normal pattern and separated from the heartbeat of the church

It is not for you to keep pleading with someone who has departed from the faith or from the church; they have made their decision. If they do not receive you 
Shake the Dust off your feet Matthew 10:14 
Do not allow someone else to defile you or else you become like them lead away by compromise, entertaining debates and/or the lusts of your flesh.

BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING!!!!! 

#SistahSarah

STOP! Entertaining the devil!

• Sub-Topic: How could you forget GOD?)?

Ephesians 4:27 (Read Eph 4:26-28)

I asked, the Holy Spirit what to tell the people today and he said, "Tell them to STOP, Entertaining the Devil"

• When you refuse to acknowledge those big or little things that hinder you.
• When you give in to the Flesh.
• When you hold on to stuff (The past, bitterness, anger, resentment, grudges)
• When you compromise with the Flesh. (Your Feelings will fool you)
• When you Shrug off Conviction; When you Shrug off the Truth

YOU ARE ENTERTAINING THE DEVIL!!

Let's take a closer look. Here's some things to be aware of:

To entertain: To give attention or consideration to (An idea, suggestion or feeling.)

 Power of Suggestion:

Suggestion is the psychological process  by  which one person guides the thoughts, feelings or behavior of another.

EX. Suggestion

A rabbits foot=The suggestion that you will obtain or have luck

A glass of wine =suggests that you are being social, alleviate depression, or will have a good time

A pill= suggest that it will make you feel better, your pain will go away, or heal you

What are the wiles of the devil (Eph 6:11):

The wiles of the devil are devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what he/she wants through lure or enticement.

Discouragement, confusion, indifference, doubt, influence come from the enemy.

What we expect influences our behaviors for better or for the worse.

1. The devil exaggerates the pleasures of sin Heb
   
   11:24,25 to lay a trap to sin after which when the enemy has lured you into sin; brings condemnation.
2. If he sees an opening (even a crack in the door) he will enter in through mood and emotion Eph 4:26 "I know, I shouldn't drink but, I was depressed."
3. The devil will use people to lead astray friends, family and co-workers * Col 2:4
4. The devil will influence you through believing God is not going to come through in time and as a result you take matters into you own hands through your own ideology of a fix for your situation or trouble.

Don't let Hell have the Harvest Heaven Gave you. Joshua 18:3; Deut 1:8

We allow the enemy to steal our harvest through 4 types of people in the church

• A lazy person thinks they do not have to put any action to their faith that all is needed is for them to sit there.
• A conceited, person will never get anywhere usually, because they think that they are already there
• A comfortable person believes as long as they have been faithful and perfect the position  they are in - That a new level or realm is unnecessary and are unwilling to grow past where they are
• A lukewarm, person believe that they can play both sides and still be blessed.

Can't you see people of God that you are entertaining the devil? You are being hoodwinked by the enemy. The enemy has set a trap for you and you have fallen for the Okie Doke, there is no new age Christianity but, I can tell you- You are falling for the age of Apostasy. You  STOP following what folks do and, follow the word of God, you have no defense against the enemy when you do not study the word, you cannot grasp the word of truth if you have no root in you; You entertain the enemy through friendships with unsaved, by allowing the enemy to speak to your mind, through church hopping,

Tomorrow Part 2 Stop! Entertaining the Devil

How could you forget God by giving way to the enemy??

" MAKEUP MAY COVER A BLEMISH; BUT MAKEUP CAN'T HIDE SIN FROM GOD! "

SUB-TOPIC: BEWARE OF SECRET SINS!

The purpose of makeup is to Enhance Natural Beauty. It does nothing to Enhance the Spirit. Man seems to always find a way to change or add to the intention for which something was created.

Makeup is now used to alter, hide or change a persons Natural makeup (How we look without it) We use concealer to conceal what we consider flaws; We use foundation to to give our face a flawless appearance. A man can alter his complete makeup to make himself look like a Woman  and most men of the same gender do not know the difference.

But, MAKEUP CANNOT HIDE SIN
Once you set your mind to dabble in sin you have opened the eyes of God in your direction. See he knew your heart when you were contemplating sin.... HE IS AND ALL KNOWING ALL SEEING GOD. You may be able to hide a pimple or two from man but YOU CANNOT HIDE NOT EVEN A BLEMISH, FROM GOD!

Proverbs 28:13 (AMP)
He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and [a]turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy

Sin has a trickle down effect, one leads to another then, you begin lying to cover up your sins. ( Why you missed church, Why you don't fast? Why you haven't paid Tithes in the last few months?) Your excuses means nothing to God because, he knows your heart. Your excuses really do nothing for the man or woman of God you are telling them to because if they are Discerning THEY KNOW YOU ARE LYING ANYWAY.

John 3:20 (AMP)
For every wrongdoer hates the Light, and does not come to the Light [but shrinks from it] for fear that his [sinful, worthless] activities will be exposed and condemned.

YOU CAN MAKE YOURSELF UP TO LOOK HOLY ON THE OUTSIDE; BUT MAKEUP AND PLAYING DRESS UP DO NOT HIDE SIN FROM GOD!!

WHAT STUMPS ME these days is that :Men and Women of

God Instead of coming to JESUS admitting your mistake, repentance, getting it right and moving Forward in the Faith. Your Succumb to the Power of Pride and dig yourself a deeper hole leading to the pit of Hell.  Proverbs 16:18 (AMP)  Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

Thank You, Holy Spirit
Father, I Pray that you Heal, Deliver and Restore in the name of Jesus!
Ref. Jer 16:17; Psalms 44:21; Rom 6:21; Proverbs 13:18

WATCH THE COMPANY YOU KEEP!

I MUST SHARE WITH YOU SOMETHING, MANY OF YOU DO NOT WANT TO HEAR.

BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING! WATCH THE COMPANY YOU KEEP!!

The enemy can use those whom you may think are for you to lay trap for you. Even more through those who are not saved. Everyone who say, they are saved ain't saved!  There are those who serve God only through Lip Service! The Life they live does not line up with the Standard of God and you know this!

Sometimes, we make excuses for it being okay because, of who they are:
An Ex you're still in love with, An old Friend, Family, co- church member...
Sometimes, God has already removed them and we go back and get them!

WATCH THE COMPANY YOU KEEP!!

When are changed the things we used to do we no longer do; the Way we use to behave we no longer act that way in open nor in secret; We distance and separate from the company we use to keep to shield ourselves from being tempted and corrupted in anyway.

To Feel like you cannot enjoy yourself without sin is a Trick and a Trap from the enemy. ARE YOU WILLING TO GO TO HELL FOR 5 MIN TO A FEW HOURS OF WHAT You DEEM to be PLEASURE (FUN)??? What's fun about getting drunk to the point of sick? What's fun about doing drugs that destroy your brain cells? What is fun about subjecting yourself to disease: sleeping around with randoms without condoms? Club hopping? (Doing things in excess) The long-term affects of any of these things can cause death Physical AND Spiritual.

YOU CAN'T BE SOBER MINDED IF YOU ARE NOT SOBER. 
9 out of 10 do drugs, alcohol, sexual addiction for an escape!

THE ENEMY LOVES TO TWIST THIS!!!
He WANTS you to Think there is no Life outside of sin;  He WANTS you to think there is something to be Missed outside of sin. That's the devil (He a Liar) he comes to Kill, Steal and Destroy (Jn 10:10) you and any desire or thought you have about living the life you were purposed to live in Christ. He knows exactly, who to use to get you tripped up in your walk and perhaps pull you out of the Will of GOD.

EITHER YOU WALK WITH GOD OR WALK WITH THE FLESH?

I have stated in many topics before you must change your Mindset.
You can have good clean fun.
MAKE THEM THINK, RATHER SHOW THEM THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THEIR LIFESTYLE For a Change; and you would be Absolutely, RIGHT.
WATCH THE COMPANY YOU KEEP!!

Thank You, Holy Spirit
#NAG #SistahSarah #ICareAboutYourSoul #SoldOut

You are a Mountain Mover!!

Mar 11:22-24 

  And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

 I Love this. It is one of my favorite scriptures and I Love God, I absolutely Do.

In my relationship with God and what I have learned about him in my study and hearing the word preached. I have learned that some of the requests we make to God. It's on us and in us!

I am still a student, still learning, still growing, still pressing on!

You cannot come to understand God's word by merely, skimming through a few books, chapters and verses. No, we must literally dissect the word of God. Understanding and coming to develop Faith in the word  is to come to a realization of what the word is telling YOU.

The enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy 

John 10:10; Gods people are destroyed for lack of Knowledge Hosea 4:6 I am going to share some scriptures that I personally, had to learn and really grasp in my own life in believing God for my own healing; dealing with pain etc.,

Key points:

Take by his stripes we are Healed Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Pe 2:24 for example: I kept reading those verses and when the light  bulb came on "ding, ding, ding" as our Prophet Richard Jackson would say, I saw that in both of these verse they are past tense. I said, Why am I pleading with God for him to do something that has already been covered? He already took those stripes that means I do not have to wait it's already done.  One verse says, we were healed the other we are healed the  NIV says, have been healed. IT'S US!! It is our lack of understanding, leaning into our own understanding, doubt and unbelief that we get in the way of our Blessings and our Victories. We are not PLUGGED IN people of God, the volume is way too low to hear the Spirit.

 I want to exhort you to becoming the MOUNTAIN MOVER you were meant to be.

How do I become a Mountain Mover?

Come to….

1. Realize who you are: The strongest single factor in Faith consciousness is Self-Esteem:  Believing you can do it; Believing you deserve it; and Believing you will get it.
2. Realize Victory and Promise will not come into a temple full of doubt and unbelief: Know that God Can and he Will.
3. Stop, Allowing your emotions to get in the way of your Faith! God is touched by the feelings of our infirmities Hebrews 4:15 He understands our pain, our struggles and our concerns but still moved to take action because of our Faith.
4. Realize that God is not going to do, What he commanded US (YOU) to do. That is right, while you are saying, Lord, help me get through it; Lord, Change my situation he pointing at Mark 11:22-24 saying, YOU DO IT! Yes, indeed GOD can Move Mountains but, He told you to do it all you have to do is Stop saying, I CAN'T.
5. Realize GOD will not command you to do something, he has Not Equipped YOU for.
6. HAVE FAITH IN GOD!!! Mark 11:22

Realize all you have to do is SPEAK TO YOUR MOUNTAIN, ITS RIGHT THERE IN YOUR MOUTH (but, you are too worried about what others think?; Oh, Ye of little Faith?)

All you need is a Mustard Seed, My Powerful Brothers and Sisters Matthew 17:20

And  WE CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS!!!

 Speak to your Lack, your Health, your Debt, your Fear, your Burdens, your Stress, your Strongholds, your Storm and tell them to MOVE, YOU TELL THEM!! And, if you believe and not Doubt it will OBEY YOU!!

Because, WE (YOU) ARE A MOUNTAIN MOVERS.

Realize, the Disciples did what Jesus did so can we and greater. John 14:12

STOP!!!

PEOPLE OF GOD!! STOP!

STOP! BELIEVING THAT YOUR CURRENT SITUATION IS ALL THERE IS TO YOU. 
STOP! LETTING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE DICTATE YOUR DESTINY!! AREN'T YOUR TIRED OF THAT??

GET OUT OF YOUR RUT!!
I'M READING MY WORD AND LOOKING AT THE PEOPLE OF GOD AND OUR LIVES; DO NOT PARALLEL WHAT AND WHO THE SCRIPTURE SAYS, WE ARE, WHAT WE SHOULD HAVE AND WHERE WE SHOULD BE.
THINGS ARE NOT MOVING FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD BECAUSE, WE HAVE NOT SHIFTED OUT OF OUR LAZY BONES, THAT'S RIGHT OUR LAZINESS!!

YOU ARE NOT A PRODUCT OF WHERE YOU CAME FROM SO BE A PRODUCT OF WHERE YOU ARE GOING!! IF YOU ARE ASSOCIATED WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING NO BETTER THAN YOU ARE THEN YOU NEED TO FIND PEOPLE WHO HAVE KEYS TO SUCCESS IN CHRIST AND IN LIFE. AS A PEOPLE FEAR SUCCESS WHEN WE SHOULD BEWARE POVERTY....ITS SAD

WE SAY, WE'RE PRAYING;
WE SAY WE ARE KEEPING THE FAITH;
WE SING, I DON'T HAVE NO DOUBT
BUT WHERE IS YOUR WORKS??????????????????
FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD- DEAD-DEAD-DEAD
YOU HAVE TO EXERCISE YOUR FAITH-
NOT JUST SEE YOUR SELF IN YOUR BLESSING-
PREPARE FOR YOUR BLESSING!!

GOD, NEVER SAID ASK, BELIEVE AND WAIT FOR ME TO PUT IT IN YOUR LAP. HE SAID, ASK, BELIEVE AND RECEIVE! 
WHEN YOU RECEIVE SOMETHING YOU ACQUIRE IT THAT MEANS YOU TAKE POSSESSION YOU TAKE OWNERSHIP OF IT AS YOUR OWN. 

WHEN WE KNOW, WE ARE GETTING NEW FURNITURE WE GO THROUGH THE HOUSE. WE GET GET RID OF THE OLD TO MAKE ROOM FOR WHATS COMING WE WILL HAVE A BIG EMPTY SPOT IN OUR HOUSE WHY BECAUSE, WE HAVE THAT EXPECTATION BUILT UP. THIS IS ALL WE NEED TO DO...
I AM BELIEVING GOD FOR A HOUSE I WALK THE GROUND ONCE A WEEK (ONE OF MY NEW NEIGHBORS WAVED AT ME THE LAST TIME I WAS THERE.) I KNOW WHERE I AM GOING TO PLANT MY FLOWERS IN THE BACK, I HAVE THE ADDRESS ON MY BOARD AT MY DESK. 

WE HAVE TO COMMAND THE BLESSING!
COMMAND MEANS TO BE IN A STRONG ENOUGH POSITION TO HAVE OR SECURE SOMETHING,

STOP! SELF -DEFEATING

I DECLARE MY CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCE IS NOT MY PERMANENT POSITION! GLORY TO GOD!!!
THANK YOU, HOLY SPIRIT!!

#ICareAboutYourSoul YOU SHOULD TOO!!
James 2:17 So too, faith by itself, if it is not complemented by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.

Everybody ain't able But YOU, Gotta go Forth!!

Have you ever come across a brother or sister in your church or elsewhere That is saved and has been for years but there true potential in Christ is hidden?

Sometimes, you say to yourself " Lord, if they would just get it." "If they can just catch hold of the word."

So, you reach out you make an attempt to reach them according to the word.

So, what did I just say, did you catch it?? (They have been saved for years) They are nearly  in the same condition they were when they started.

That brother or sisters light is so hidden that they can't find it.

They have let the cares of this world be that bushel over their light. Their Hearing is Dull and Their light is dim

 If you have a Heart for God's people then, yes you will find yourself wanting to Restore your Brother/ Sister in the knowledge of the Truth.

I want to share this with you. Everybody ain't able!

Excuse my grammar, I just want to make this plain because there are some that no matter what you do are not going to change they are a stumbling block to themselves and you will find that out in trying to escort this person into revelation and restoration through the Holy Spirit.

Your Truth is this:  when you see that this person wants to stay stuck in the mud you can't subject yourself to missing out on what God has for you; because you are trying to help them. "You Gotta go Forth, no matter what do not allow this to hinder you - It can if you are not careful

14And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. 15Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.… Matthew 10: 14, 15

The light can't be seen if it's hid.

…14You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a lampstand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.… Matthew 5:15

 

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Hebrews 10:24

33No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a lampstand, so those who enter can see the light. 34Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your vision is clear, your whole body also is full of light. But when it is poor, your body is full of darkness.… Luke 11:33,34

God's Grace is Bigger, Than my Mess!!

Why do you stay in Prison when the doors are Wide Open?

Rom 7:23  But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

God's Grace is Bigger than your Mess!

Jas 4:4  Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Jas 4:6  But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Jas 4:7  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Jas 4:8  Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you...."

Jas 4:17  Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. (Read Jas 4:1-17)

I Thank God, for his Grace. Grace is unmerited favor. What that means is you did not do anything to deserve it and you you did not earn Grace. Grace became available when Jesus died for us. Yes, He died for YOU. Grace got you up this morning: Grace, is available

  When we accept Christ into our lives; This same Grace is available to us throughout our Spiritual walk. A Precious Gift, an open door offered to sinners and believers if, we would just humble ourselves and submit to him. Grace in exchange for your sin. Give him your sin he will give you Grace and remember your sin no more.

"No matter how big you think you are in your Mess, God's Grace is so much more."

The sad reality is that many choose to wallow in their mess, They do not want Grace; Because they do not want to change. They do not want to change their mindset.

·         They do not want to separate from their sin

·         They do not want to separate from influences (People. Family and Friends who are doing nothing to elevate them)

·         The word does not fit their Flesh (They want the church to conform to them.) (This will never happen!)

·         Secret Sins and Strongholds

What is in the Heart of a man will surely come to the surface Matt. 15:18; Luke 6:45 The bible tells us the Heart is desperately wicked Jer 17:9 and when someone and something is desperate they will do almost anything they are capable of anything if you do not have Christ you are desperate. This is why we as Christans need to kill the Flesh daily.

I do not dare omit those of us those of us who have been walking in this for a number of years; who have bee struggling with obstacles, hinderances, fornication and secret sins. You pray and pray and it seems nothing is changing. You have reached a Spiritual Plateau.

Def. A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress (You were on Fire for God but, now you are not you have lost that zeal) Not moving forward or backward "stuck." Let's just call that what it is you are bound and /or you are in  a lukewarm state.

You first need to acknowledge why you are in this state. This is what the church is for if you are dealing with something that you can't shake on your own- go to the Altar. The Altar Call is not just for those who do not know God. It is also for those who are struggling and where we find Deliverance: It is Corporate Prayer. Why let Pride keep you from getting your Breakthrough?

This type of thinking is a Prison and a prison will keep you Bound; it is a ball and chain. (It sin, will brag you to Hell) As you see in my scripture text, Your mind can be a Prison. Your Stumbling block whatever it is Pride, Sin, Jealously, Fear, Etc.;

The Door of Grace is wide open but if, you keep in this state of mind

Believer - You are creating a doorway for the enemy to come in and reek Havoc in your life and the long you remain in this state the wider that door will open.

Sinner - The Door of Hell is open as well. Choose this day who you will serve.

"You cannot change the word to fit your Flesh!"

Peace be unto you. May God Bless You and Keep You. #SistahSarah