Acts Kingdom

Patiently Endure

The word “endure” can bring images of submitting docilely to circumstance. To some, it may even carry the connotation of hopeless surrender. Such is not the case with kingdom endurance. While the word can mean to permit or submissively tolerate, the subjects of God’s kingdom should understand the word to mean suffering patiently without yielding. As the people of God we should never forget that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). We know God is operating on our behalf and is working all things for our good (Romans 8:28).

Acts Kingdom

Withstand  Opposition

Paul knew what it meant to stand strong in the face of aggressive opposition. He faced persecution in its most volatile form. He was arrested, beaten, and threatened with death. But nothing could dissuade Paul from his course. No force of darkness could
deter him; Paul remained true to the Lord’s call on his life. In Ephesians 6:10–18, Paul uses the metaphor of armor to help us understand the weapons of our warfare against the forces of darkness that come against us. Paul admonishes us to put on the whole armor of God in order to stand against the forces of hell that would prevent us from following the Lord’s will for our lives. Amen

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Expect Deliverance

James 5:11 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
In this verse, and the surrounding passage (James 5:7–11), the apostle addresses the age-old question of why the righteous suffer. James reminds us that there are times of trial in which we can do little except be patient and determine not to give up (Romans 8:18–25).

This does not mean we do not resist the destructive ploys of Satan. However, ultimately God is sovereign and sometimes chooses not to relieve our suffering for purposes we may or may not ever know.

Read Psalm 118:3; 119:90; 1 Corinthians 13:4–7; 1 John 4:18.

Blessings
jlnministries

Acts Kingdom

Avoid Spiritual Strongholds

In Ephesus the Spirit of God showed His superiority to the demonic forces who had oppressed the populace, and the civil authorities prevented a mob from assaulting the Christians and the Jews. The Ephesians were more comfortable with demon possession and occultism in their society than with the power of God.

This is the case today, all over America  and the world we see a sudden rise in occult activity. This weekend  in Detroit, Michigan a satanic statue  was unveiled by a group with the hopes of placing the statue  next to the 10 Commandments. This group claimed  not to be satanic but anti-theoistic. Meaning anything but God.  Please pray. Amen

Acts Kingdom

Choose a Renewed Mind

In Ephesians 4:17–19, Paul tells believers that we should “no longer walk . . . in the futility” of our minds. He goes on to list five traits of a walk
tainted by the bondage of the world: darkened understanding, alienation from the life of God, ignorance of God’s way, a hardened heart, and existing in a desensitized, unresponsive, unfeeling state. But the Holy Spirit came to “teach us” all things regarding Jesus and the kingdom of God (John 14:26). We are exhorted in Ephesians 4:23 to be “renewed in the spirit of your mind.”

Acts Kingdom

Guard Your Mind

Before a stronghold can be erected, the materials for its construction must be gathered. Strongholds are built of lies we believe. The walls of a stronghold can grow more substantial as a believer chooses to exist within its confines, bound by deceptions and lies. Truth grows dim when lies become the focus and motivation of a believer’s life. Amen

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Obedience is Key

Paul traveled to many lands and ministered to many pagan cultures. He was obedient to the Spirit to travel wherever he was led. Acts 18:5 says he was “compelled” by the Spirit. This word (Greek sunecho ) carries the idea of being gripped tightly to prevent escape. Paul’s desire to obey God was so strong it acted as a constraint on his heart and mind, binding him to living out God’s will for his life. Amen

Evening Praise

Jesus is Your Protector

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.
Isaiah 43 : 2 NKJV

He is our protection from all harm. Amen

Blessings
Have a great night
jlnministries 

Acts Kingdom

Take Every Thought Captive

Strongholds are first established in the mind; that is why we are to bring “every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” Behind a stronghold is a lie—a place of personal
bondage where God’s Word has been subjugated to any unscriptural idea or personally confused belief that is held to be true. Behind every lie is a fear, and behind every fear is an idol. Idols are established whenever we fail to trust in the provisions of God that are ours through Jesus Christ. Amen
RTakes John 14:26; Ephesians 6:13–18; Hebrews 4:12, 13; Revelation 12:11; Mark 16:17.

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Miracles Follow  Devotion

In Paul’s ministry, signs and wonders were expected and received. Paul cast out demons (Acts 16:18), prison doors were opened, and chains of bondage were loosed (Acts 16:26). But the greatest sign and the most magnificent wonder was the powerful response of hungry hearts to Paul’s message of salvation through Christ. His love for and trust in God and His commitment to Jesus as Lord and Savior fairly sang from his life. Amen

Evening Praise

Jesus is Your  Brother

For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Matt. 12:50 NKJV

Jesus’ teaching specifically applies to the emptiness of Judaism in substituting reformation for regeneration. Israel will be in a worse state than before. Once the nation rejects Jesus, nothing is left to replace the vacuum except satanic deception. Jesus does not disclaim His family, but enlarges the circle to include spiritual relationships.
This is a perfect example of our beloved country right now as we stand our country has dropped the values and more that has served us sense the beginning of our country's existence  for the world's  philosophy  and thinking which will lead to the destruction  our our country. Amen 

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Ambassadors of Christ

The ministry of reconciliation is to announce the message of what God has done to provide atonement for sin. Those already reconciled have the commission to bring that message to others (2 Corinthians 5:17–21). In full recognition of this sacred duty, the apostles preached the message of the gospel to all who would hear. They represented their Lord in their words and actions; they were truly faithful witnesses to the kingdom of God. Amen

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Agents of Reconciliation

Corinthians 5:18, 19 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Amen

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Living in Harmony

Being of “one accord” (Acts 2:1) is a dominant trait of the New Testament church. Whenever the early church gathered in Jerusalem, it is said they were in unity and harmony, with each other and with God (Acts 1:14; 2:46; 4:24; 5:12; 15:25). Their agreement was spiritual and practical, not only theological, for they shared their lives and possessions. Amen

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Unity is Strength

Unity is a threefold cord
(Ecclesiastes 4:9–12). One friend plus another plus Christ make the cord not easily broken. Our commitment to Christ binds us irrevocably to each other. We find our oneness in Him
(John 17:21–23). We begin to think, feel, hope, and work with unity of purpose and direction. When Christ is the source and center of a friendship, negative forces cannot pull us apart. There is a buffer of Christ’s grace when we fail or disappoint each other. We belong to Him and to each other in spite of what happens around us. Amen

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Serve as Christ

As disciples of Christ, we are called to live a life of service. Discipleship is apprenticeship to the life of Jesus. We are to focus on Him as our mentor and model. Jesus chose to lay aside His divine form and adopt the lowly form of man. Even as a man, He did not choose wealth, power, or worldly position; He lived as a servant and died the death of a criminal. In everything, He humbled Himself, trusting God to exalt and establish His name. Amen

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The Law of Love

Foundational to every other value and goal in Christian life is the call to grow in love. First Corinthians 13 charts the way, noting the absence of value in any accomplishment, gifts, or sacrifice unless love is the fountainhead and the flavor of it all. Such brotherly love is to be nurtured and becomes a proven source of joyful service. Amen

Evening Praise

praise,

tehillah (te-hil- lah, or in the plural, te-hil- lim ); Strong’s #8416: A celebration, a lauding of someone praiseworthy; the praise or exaltation of God; praises, songs of admiration. The noun tehillah comes from the verb halal, which means “to praise, celebrate, and laud.” The Hebrew title of the Book of Psalms is Tehillim, literally the Book of Praises. The Book of Psalms was actually the Psalter or songbook for worship events in the temple in Jerusalem. Suitable for prayer or recitation, but especially designed for singing, the Psalms provide the means for eager hearts to express their praises to Israel’s Holy One.

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Serve With Humility

Jesus laid aside His heavenly glory to come to earth and die. He did not selfishly grasp His deity; He willingly became a human being on our behalf; He voluntarily relinquished His glory though He retained His deity. God the Son humbled Himself out of love for mankind. Jesus is the perfect example of love-induced, love-infused humility.
Amen

Philippians 2:3 NKJV
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

Jesus is Your Friend

I am a companion of all who fear You,
And of those who keep Your precepts.
Psalm 119:63 NKJV

companion, chaber (chah- vehr ); Strong’s #2270: A friend, companion, partner, associate; someone joined together or knit together with another person. Chaber comes from the verb chabar, “to join together, fellowship, associate with.” The plural chaberim refers to “friends” who are closely bonded together in love or in a common purpose. In this reference, the psalmist states, “I am a friend of anyone and everyone who reveres the Lord,” or to greatly paraphrase it, “Any friend of God’s is a friend of mine.” Amen

Power Faith

Expect Greater Things

A vital key to walking in the pathway of God’s miracles is to stay available to the implications of Jesus’ words: “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” (John 14:12–14)