Made To Have Dominion

It's the Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom ...The kingdom of God suffereth violence; and the violent take it by force. Jesus said: All power is given unto Me in heaven and earth... Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents...and over all the power of your enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Go ye therefore and teach all nations... and “Occupy, till I come” again. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life (aka the Lord Jesus Christ).

[Lk 12:32; Matt 11:12; Matt 28:18-19; Lk 10:19; Lk 19:13; 1 Tim 6:12]

David prophesied, in his Psalm: “The Lord said to my Lord, sit Thou at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool. The Lord shall send the rod of Thy strength out of Zion: (saying) Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.“

[Ps 110:1-2]

It was purposed and ordained that man; thru “the Son of man,” would have dominion over the works of God's hands; and that we (His “body”) should exercise that dominion in the earth.

[Ps 8:4, 6; cf Gen 1:26; Rev 20:4; cf Matt 6:10]

ThenSingsMySoul:

PEOPLE OF THE LORD

HE'S APPOINTED US TO DO HIS WILL;

WITH HEARTS AFLAME,
ANOINTED US TO RULE.

HE WILL GLADLY

GIVE INTO OUR HANDS

THE GROUND WE CLAIM.

AND WE SHALL REIGN,

(repeat 3xs)

UPON THE EARTH!

By Chris Christensen

Jenelsie's Corner (#217)

My Grace and Truth Family,

Our God, who is our Father, is mindful of us in every way.  HE says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”  HE speaks “His mind” in the midst of our experiencing the direct opposite of what HE has said.  Principalities and powers are still in operation as HE speaks.  Yet our Lord Jesus has spoiled principalities and powers, and HIS reign and rule is far above.  We have been hidden in Christ Jesus, the ONE who has gotten the victory over these rulers of the darkness of this world.

Yes, our Father God was very mindful of us when HE sat us in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.  Yes, there is deliverance; there is healing; there is hope!  Our Lord Jesus made it possible; without the love of our God, it’s impossible.

We worship our Father and Lord Jesus Christ in thanksgiving for HIS lovingkindness and tender mercy—for having us on HIS mind!

Hallelujah!

Yours in His love,

Sister Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

What Is Man?

What Is Man?

That is the question, and these are some of the answers:

...the “figure” of Him that was to come; through “a body prepared” ...a creature; the “spitting (bodily) image” of the Creator ...a prototype, a mini-me (of the Godhead)...a 'distinct order of creation.'

[Rom 5:14; Heb 10:5; Gen 1:26; Col 2:9]

Man is like God; but, relatively speaking, he is a “little lower than” God...made to be co-dependent; to “live ...by every word that comes out of his Creator's mouth.” For His Creator's “words are spirit, and they are life.” [Deu 8:3; Jn 6:63]

Man was made “naked” (vulnerable); that he might depend on the Lord (His Creator) to be His covering, and his provision. ie. He is all my righteousness, I stand complete in Him “...His banner over me is love.” Made to be the “house” of God. [Gen 3:9-10; Song Of Solomon 2:4; Heb 3:6]

note. The word of the Lord said: “I AM with you, to be IN you; that, as your words 'ascend' unto Me, My promises will 'descend' unto you.” Selah.

ThenSingsMySoul:

WITHOUT HIM, I COULD DO NOTHING;

WITHOUT HIM, I WOULD FAIL.

WITHOUT HIM, I WOULD BE DRIFTING;

LIKE A SHIP WITHOUT A SAIL.

[Jn 15:5]

Jenelsie's Corner (#216)

My Grace and Truth Family,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!  Grace and peace from our Father God!

My sisters and brothers, just consider what love the Father has shown us in unveiling mysteries and truths which pertain to LIFE in the KINGDOM.  Oh, how HE is revealing HIMSELF through our LORD JESUS. 

HE has called us out from our daze and slumber to assemble before HIM.  HIS PRESENCE is made known to us in the midst of our worship of HIM.  HE magnifies HIMSELF to us as we glorify HIM in our songs and words of praise.  HE is teaching us and walking us in steps of faith—from faith to faith.  We are being awakened unto HIS righteousness; we are being changed!

Hallelujah, what a LORD and SAVIOR!

Love in Christ Jesus,

Sister Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife

The Issue Of Faith

While hearing the “word” go forth, I thought of many examples where His “faith” is tried, in our lives...like:

“Ask, and it shall be given ...seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” [Matt 7:7] “Whosoever shall say unto (their) mountain ...and shall not doubt in (their) heart, but shall believe that those things which (they) say shall come to pass: (they) shall have whatsoever (they) say.” [Mk 11:23] “...whosoever believeth (in the only begotten Son of God) shall have everlasting life.” [Jn 3:16] ...but then the question arises: do we believe God is able?

The Holy Ghost said: 'If we (tend to) stagger in our faith, it is not because we don't know God's WILL {that's been clearly spoken throughout the scriptures}; (it's because) we don't really believe in God's ABILITY.'

Which begins to explain why we draw back at the commands and promises of God; because we must needs be gripped (the more) in the persuasion that “what He has promised (said), He is able to perform (do).” Pastor put it this way: “He Say, He Do!” And so, the Lord continues to labor (via “the washing of the water of His word”) to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and unbelief; and strengthen us, in the faith, to receive His doings.

ThenSingsMySoul:

I DO BELIEVE,

I DO BELIEVE IN HIM.

I DO BELIEVE,

I DO BELIEVE IN HIM.

I DO BELIEVE,

I DO BELIEVE IN HIM;

AND I'M GOING TO PRAISE HIS NAME!

Jenelsie's Corner (#215)

Dear Grace and Truth Family,

What grace our God has given for us to awaken in the year—2011!  I recall that whenever I thought of the year “2000” as a young girl, it seemed so far-fetched.  Now I am alive to that “reality”, along with the numerous changes which have occurred with it.

Yet, there is another “reality” that I have come to embrace as a believer.  This other “reality” is called the kingdom of God, and you and I who were chosen by Him have been translated into it.  We have not heard all nor seen all that is in the kingdom, but we access to all things by Jesus, the Lord and King.  He rules and reigns even above the “reality” of 2011.

Come what may with each day in 2011, this “reality” is only temporary.  The foundation of God stands sure, and the Lord knows them that are His in the kingdom.  Heaven, earth, and 2011 may pass away, but the kingdom of God, our reality, remains.

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!

Your sister,

Jenelsie

Pastor’s wife