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The Purpose of the Power

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.  —Acts 2:4 Scripture reading: Acts 1:4–14; 2:1–4

Before Jesus went to heaven, He told His disciples that they would receive the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). Thus, through them, His gracious ministry would continue. This power of the Holy Spirit was not only for a few apostles, but even for those who were afar off (Acts 2:39), even for us way down in this century.  Read the Master’s Great Commission as recorded in Mark 16:15–18, and you will see it is for those who believe. Amen

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The Power of Jesus’ Words

Only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. —Matthew 8:8 Scripture reading: Matthew 8:5–13

Acenturion came to Jesus, pleading on behalf of his servant, who was paralyzed and dreadfully tormented. This Roman officer was so earnest that he came seeking Jesus. Notice this certainty: there is no such thing as seeking without finding. “He who seeks finds” (Matt. 7:8). Listen to the gracious words of Jesus: “I will come and heal him” (Matt. 8:7). Amen

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Changed by the Power of Jesus

They brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.” —Matthew 8:16–17 Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 3

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Raising Lazarus Part One

The Lord will guide you continually. Isaiah 58:11 Scripture reading: Isaiah 58:1–14

It will never do to give way to human opinions. If God says a thing, you have to believe it.

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God’s Real Working

I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. Acts 24:16
Scripture reading:
1 Corinthians 2

One thing that can hinder our faith is a conscience that is seared. In contrast, there is a conscience that is so open to the presence of God that the smallest thing in the world will drive it to God. When we can come into the presence of God with clear consciences and genuine faith, our hearts not condemning us, then we have confidence toward God (1 John 3:21), “and whatever we ask we receive from Him”
We must have reality, the real working of our God. We must know God. We must be able to go in and converse with God. We must also know the mind of God toward us, so that all our petitions are always in line with His will. Amen

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Only Believe

Do not be afraid; jlnministries
Mark 5:36
Scripture reading: Galatians 5:16–6:10

Be full of enough joy to fill a deep well. If you have to make it happen, there is something wrong. If God makes it happen, there is always something right.
Stay fully aware and always be pressing on. It will not do to trust in the past. Let us go forward. When it comes to the power of momentum, the past will not do. We must have an inflow of the life of God manifested.
Only believe, only believe, All things are possible, only believe. Amen

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No Defeat with God

This is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith. 1 John 5:4
Scripture reading: Romans 10:4–17

The Bible says, “Have faith” (Mark 11:22). It isn’t just saying you have faith. It is believing in your heart. It is grasping the promises of the eternal God. “This is the victory that has overcome the world; our faith.” He who believes overcomes the world. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17).
Faith enables you to  hold of what is and to get it out of the way for God to bring in something that is not. Amen

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A Divine Touch

[The Lord] heals all your diseases. —Psalm 103:3
Scripture reading: Psalm 103

God heals by the power of His Word. But the most important thing is, Are you saved? Do you know the Lord? Are you prepared to meet God? You may be an invalid as long as you live, but you may be saved by the power of God. You may have a strong, healthy body but may go straight to hell because you know nothing of the grace of God and salvation.
God means by this divine power within you to make you follow after the mind of the Spirit by the Word of God until you are entirely changed by the power of it.
He took our infirmities. He bore our sickness; He came to heal our brokenheartedness. Jesus wants us to come forth in divine likeness, in resurrection force, in the power of the Spirit, to walk in faith and understand His Word. That is what He meant when He said He would give us power over all the power of the Enemy.  Amen

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Divine Authority

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Ephesians 6:11
Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10–18

The sons of God are made manifest in this present earth to destroy the power of the Devil. To be saved by the power of God is to be brought from the realm of the ordinary into the extraordinary, from the natural into the divine. Amen

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A Triumphant Position

For by [faith] the elders obtained a good testimony. Hebrews 11:2 Scripture reading: Hebrews 11:1–13

The first manifestation of God’s plan was the cross of Calvary. You may refuse it; You may resist it; but God, who loves you “with an everlasting love” (Jer. 31:3), has followed you through life and will follow you with His great grace, so that He may bring you to a knowledge of this great salvation. Amen

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A Living Faith

Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Mark 11:24 Scripture reading:
Matthew 17:14–21

What will it be like when we get rid of this body of flesh? In the meantime, God means for us to put on the whole armor of God (Eph. 6:11) while we are here. He wants us to be covered with the covering of His Spirit and to grow in grace and the knowledge of God (2 Pet. 3:18).
Think of Him as the exhaustless Savior, the everlasting Friend, One who knows all things, One who is able to help and deliver us. When we have such a Source as this, we can stretch out our hands and take all that we need from Him. Amen

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Faith and Remembrance

The word which they heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. Hebrews 4:2
Scripture reading: Psalm 119:41–50; Luke 22:15–20
The words of Jesus are life—never think they are less. If you believe them, you will feel quickened. The Word is powerful; it is full of faith. The Word of God is vital. Faith is established and made manifest as we hear the Word. Beloved, read the Word of God in quietude, and read it out loud, for “he who hears My word” (John 5:24), to him it gives life. Amen

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