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WELCOME TO GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING

THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE:  SOLID PREPARATION

Earthquake resistant buildings are designed to withstand the shaking of the ground. There are measures that help the buildings to stand strong. These measures include combining a flexible structure with a deep reinforced foundation.

Engineers design buildings with springs or rollers under the structure so that the movement of the ground will allow the building to move slightly to absorb some of the shockwaves that can destroy buildings. One reinforcement is called a continuous load path. This means the building is securely tied together from the foundation to the roof.

Luke 6:48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

We are to build on a solid foundation. All the measures to prevent disaster will not help if the foundation is not solid. Then we must build a flexible house that allows for the human factor, without being too rigid and judgmental. But we cannot be weak in building of our house, lacking faith and accepting anything that the enemy wants to pedal as Christianity. As children of God, it is our responsibility to make sure we are true to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Far too many people trust someone else with their soul. They do not want to put in the work to make sure their house is solid. It is easier to let the preacher search the word and tell me what to do and believe. Just like the children of Israel. They didn’t want to hear from God themselves, they told Moses to go and get God’s commandments and they would follow his instructions.

Deut 5: 24-27 And ye said, Behold, the Lord our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.  25 Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any more, then we shall die. 26 For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived? 27 Go thou near, and hear all that the Lord our God shall say: and speak thou unto us all that the Lord our God shall speak unto thee; and we will hear it, and do it.

They are like some people today. They want rituals but do not want the fire of God. Our God is a consuming fire. His fire will help us to shine a light into the darkness, but it will not destroy us. Just like the burning bush. The fire was there, but it did not burn up the bush.

So many want to stay in the infant stage. They do not want to mature in wisdom and knowledge of God. They want someone else to do all the work, pray all the prayers, dig deep in the word. But if you do not know the truth of God’s word for yourself, how can you know that they are not false.  If you are not led by the Spirit of God which is the Holy Ghost, often represented by fire, how will you know if the pastor is going the right direction. So many are out to deceive today, they are motivated by money and politics. We have to be wise and discerning if they are real or false. They may be honest with their intentions, but just have allowed the enemy to twist the scripture, deceiving them. It is time for those who say they are Christians to grow up. The word doesn’t say to find a preacher and follow them blindly, hoping that you chose the right one.

2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Paul told Timothy to study for himself so that God will approve that he knows and understands the truth. This verse is not just for Timothy, but for each believer. It didn’t say if you are a minister to study to show yourself approved. We need the word in our hearts, no one can put it there, we have to study and pray for wisdom.

The structure supports are in place for our spiritual house to be strong. God has given the church the five-fold ministry to perfect the body of Christ. This will keep the foundation solid and true. All parts will be firmly put together, so that we can withstand a shaking. We must hold on to our faith. This world is getting ready to shake. The enemy is going to try to destroy as many of us as he can. But we have to keep our God focus, make sure our foundation is strong and never blindly follow anyone. Jesus is the only one we should follow without question.

When the storms come, if we have prepared ahead, we will be standing when the wind stops blowing and the rain ceases. But if we have not dug down deep to a solid place and prepared our hearts, we may be blown away in the storm like a tumbleweed. If we do some preparation on our own and communicate with God for ourselves. We will know his voice. His Spirit will lead us and show us how solid the foundation is beneath our feet.

Eph 4:14-15 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

I am not trying to be harsh when I say it is time to grow up. It is time to take responsibility for your faith walk. The word of God is all about being prepared and trusting God. How can we trust him, if we don’t know what the word says about being prepared and having our lamps trimmed and oil in our vessels. No one wants to be like the five foolish virgins in Christ’s parable.

Stand strong, make sure your foundation is solid. This world is about to shake we have to be anchored to the rock, who is Christ Jesus. This is what it means to have solid preparation.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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