Encouraging Notes

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When God is getting ready to release an outpouring of his Spirit upon the earth, he will impress upon his people to set themselves apart unto himself in preparation. I believe we are in that season; great things are getting ready to happen! I sense the day of God’s power is at hand! Daniel said, “but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” Dan 11:32 (KJV)

Joshua 3:5  Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.”

God is no respecter of persons. He wants his eternal glory to flow through anyone who will set themselves apart unto him! Renewing your mind with the love and grace of God is how you can prepare for God’s greatness to be released through you! Apostle Paul said, “If we are “out of our mind,” as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. 14For Christ’s love compels us because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” 2Cor 5:13-15

The love of God was the driving force of apostle Paul’s life! He was convinced that every person he saw was someone that Jesus died for and also who died with Jesus at the cross. He was so overwhelmed by a love that would do such a thing for a world filled with sinful people like you and me! Paul was so overwhelmed that he wanted to tell everyone the truth of God’s incredible provision for them!

Like apostle Paul, you and I must be driven by the love of God! It is of utmost importance that we train ourselves to live continuously in the revelation of that love! Sometimes people construe God to be one who only uses people with great gifting and talent, but this notion couldn’t be farther from the truth! God uses those who believe him, those who have been transformed by renewing their minds with the truth of his love!

Time is short, and we must be ready for what’s coming upon the earth! So how do you set yourself apart in consecration to God? Please understand that it is not something great that you’re going to do but rather something great that God will do in and through you! The kind of preparation you need is the preparation that comes from humbly receiving the love and grace of God and choosing to live continuously in its truth. Learn to do everything inside of that truth! When you wake up in the morning – when you eat breakfast – when you go to work – etc. Everything you do must bring from the wonder of being loved, forgiven, and free! This simple act of faith will be the key that unlocks the profound future God has for you! You can be confident that the transformation process that happens by renewing your mind with God’s love is true preparation! I don’t know about you, but I am feeling a stirring! I feel like today is my day and that now is the time to…

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