Lion's Den Ministry

Fighting the good fight

2008-02-25T11:38:00.000-08:00

I Timothy 1:18-19 (reading #1)

This charge I commit to you,Son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck.

To be in communion with God, the conscience must be good, must be pure; and if we are not in communion with God, we cannot have the strength that would maintain us in the faith, that would enable us to persevere in the profession of the truth, as God gives it to us. Satan has then a hold upon us, and if the intellect of one in this state is active, he falls into opinion's and false doctrine.

The loss of a good conscience with God; and the active mind, under Satan's influence, invents idea's instead of confessing the truth of God.

The apostle treat's the fruit of this state as "blasphemies;" the will of man is at work, and the higher the subject, the more an unbridled will, possessed by the enemy, goes astray, and exalts itself against God, and the subject of the whole mind to the obedience of Christ, to the authority of the revelation of God.

This is my beginning sermon outline for Wednesday service ,Thanks.

2007-08-28T08:38:00.000-07:00

Hosea 4:6 (new century version)

6 My people will be destroyed,
because they have no knowledge.
You have refused to learn,
so I will refuse to let you be priests to me.
You have forgotten the teachings of your God,
so I will forget your children.

A second part of the book of Hosea begins here (4:1-9:9). There are three important *sins that Hosea writes about:

· There is no truth.

· People are not loyal to God.

· There is no knowledge of God.

The main idea from Hosea tells the people this. Everything that he says comes from God. The message is for everyone who lives ‘in this country’. God is taking his people to a ‘court’. The people will have to give an answer for their *sins. The first of these *sins is that the people are not ‘true’. The people do not know God. This is something that is important to Hosea. It was part of the *covenant between Israel and God. There are six *sins that break the *commandments (Exodus 20:7-15 and Deuteronomy 5:5-19).

In verse 2, to ‘swear’ can also mean a *covenant between two people where they use God’s name. ‘Lying’ means people who are not being true with each other. This could be about business. Life will slowly come to an end (verses 3 and 4). God will not let anything live. The second word for ‘die’ can also mean a woman who cannot have any children. God (verse 4) does not have one *priest that he is thinking of. He is thinking of all the *priests and *prophets in Israel. The word ‘falling’ perhaps means that they cannot see. They are weak. They ‘fall’ against each other (see Deuteronomy 28:28-29). The *priests can only blame themselves for this. Israel used to know God in a way that was part of the *covenant. But the *priests did not want to know God. They forgot him. So God will not accept them as *priests. God will forget the *priest’s children too. In the book of Hosea, the word ‘forget’ is the opposite of ‘know’. It can also mean ‘not obey’.

The *priests became rich when Jeroboam 2^nd was king (verse 7). They gave help to the rich people and leaders. The *priests did not try to correct them. The *priests, too, were earning money at the *sacrifices (verse 8). The *priest could have a part of the animal *sacrifice (Leviticus 7:28-38). But it is probable that the *priests forgave people too easily. The *priests did this if the people gave them money. So the *priests lived from the people’s *sins This is what the word ‘eating’ means. But the food will not be enough.

In conclusion, the reading is very important toward us who are expecting from G-d. He is delivering a word of knowledge to the body of Christ. In those that have been faithful or for those who will humble themselves before Him. In Jesus Name+++

By Jeff Church Hill Elder BFC

2007-08-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

THE LORD'S APPOINTMENT -- Exodus 3:1-10 NIV

Exodus 3:1-10 NIV  1 "Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his
father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far
side of the desert and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the
angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush.
Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. 3 So
Moses thought, I will go over and see this strange sight-why the bush
does not burn up.

4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him
from within the bush, Moses! Moses!
      And Moses said, Here I am.

5 Do not come any closer, God said. Take off your sandals, for the
place where you are standing is holy ground. 6 Then he said, I am the
God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of
Jacob. At this, Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at
God.

7 The LORD said, I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I
have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am
concerned about their suffering. 8 So I have come down to rescue them
from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land
into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey-the
home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites and
Jebusites. 9 And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I
have seen the way the Egyptians are oppressing them. 10 So now, go. I am
sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt."

Imagine how Moses felt at this point.  There he was, having just been
spoken to by God Almighty, right there in person.  And God had just told
him that He had heard the cries of His people and would deliver them
from their bondage.  Moses was probably about ready to leap to the sky!
After all, Moses, too, had been upset about what had happened to the
Hebrew people.  Remember?  He even killed one of the Egyptians in a
blundering attempt to help. That's how he ended up where he was.  I can
just see him, about ready to burst with joy that the Hebrews would
finally be brought out of slavery!  Then God dropped the other shoe.  He
was going to use Moses to get them out.  Even though God had said, "I
have come down to deliver", He was going to use Moses to do it.

As we said before, God didn't need Moses to accomplish His purpose for
the Hebrew people.  He doesn't need you or me to accomplish His purpose
today.  But He is a God of love.  And by allowing us to participate in
His redemptive work, He allows us to share in His joy.

Look around you.  Slavery still exists... In fact, slavery is a
prominent part of life most everywhere... slavery to money, to drugs, to
alcohol, to co-dependency, to work, to sex, to food, to status, and
possibly worst of all, to works-oriented religion.  It's all around us.
As a Christian, you have a wonderful opportunity to be an instrument for
God in delivering people from their particular form of bondage and into
freedom through Jesus Christ.  And by being His instrument, you have the
opportunity to share in His joy.  Pray that God will show you where He
wants you to serve.  And remember, God doesn't ask about our ability or
inability, just our availability.

"...shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under
compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for
sordid gain, but with eagerness."  1 Peter 5:22 NIV

God's armorbearer #10

2007-08-13T07:50:00.000-07:00

In 2 Samuel 22:36 David said of the Lord,... thy gentleness hath made me great. David was a great warrior, but he declared that it wasn't his boldness,assurance or strength that made him great;rather,it was God's gentleness. This is the character trait that will gain victories for the leader and the one who serves him as armorbearer.

Armed with this attitude, you will represent your leader well and gain much favor. Always remember that as an associate or assistant,wherever you go and whatever you do, you represent your pastor. You do not want to do anything to bring a reproach to him or the church you both serve.

I have seen times when the pastor has asked an associate to make some changes throughout his department. The associate then calls his staff together and tells them:" Pastor has said that you had better straighten up or out you go." That makes a pastor look as if he is some kind of unholy,ruthless king sitting on his throne barking out orders.

This kind of thing happens all the time in churches, and the result is always strife. The only reason any associate would say such a thing is to make it look as if he really cares for the people under him,but the pastor doesn't. It is just an attempt to save his own reputation at the expense of the pastor's. A true armorbearer will always strive to represent his pastor well before all men.

When we work with people, we face many delicate situations every day. Even though you are not the shepherd of the flock, as an associate you must take into your spirit the heart of a shepherd. You must learn to deal with people in love and find some common ground of agreement with the ones with whom you work and deal. No one is unreachable as long as he is teachable.

I encourage you to trust God every day for a spirit of humility,purity and a clear conscience. These virtues will keep a guard around you,and then what an asset you will be to the ministry.

Reading #11 Must have the ability to minister strength and courage to his leader(last reading on functions of an armorbearer)+++

Kickboxing will resume this friday @ 7:30 pm,"we took last friday off."" Also bring your own jump rope, thanks +++

God's Armorbearer #9

2007-08-06T07:28:00.000-07:00

Must be an excellent communicator

I do have to admit this one,"I am still trying to grow in",because communication is more important than anything I know of in establishing a relationship with a leader.

It is the only way to build trust between the pastor and his associates. This does not mean that you are to bother your pastor with every issue or decision that comes up; just that you should let him be aware of what is going on in the church and among the people.

Never hide anything from your pastor . Always let him know if someone is having (or causing) a problem in the church,and what steps you are taking to resolve that situation.

Many times I have to deal with things which I know are clearly in my area of responsibility, but I always make my pastor aware of what I am doing.
Situation's will sometimes arise which I know should be dealt with by the pastor himself. When that happens, I go and share with him. Either he will deal with the situation,or he will give me advice as to how to handle it.

The "bottom line" is communication.

If anyone ever says to you,"I want to tell you something in private,but you must promise not to let the pastor know I told you about it,"you should stop that conversation immediately and say to the person,"You may as well hold your breath,because I will not make any such promise."

You owe it to your leader to reveal anything that is going to cause problems in the church. Jesus said that there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed. (Mark 4:22.) If you withhold something from your pastor ,then I can safely prophesy that it will come back to you;it will blow up and you will be caught in the middle of the explosion.

Secrecy is a trap which satan lays for the unsuspecting.Don't fall into it.

Cont. #10 Must have a disposition that will eagerly gain victories for his leader+++

God's Armorbearer (reading #8)

2007-08-02T06:15:00.000-07:00

Must be a support to his leader.

Every pastor needs a group of faithful supporters,especially among his associates and staff. The word supporter means "that which supports or upholds; a sustainer;a comforter; a maintainer;a defender."

Contrary to popular belief,pastors are human just like anyone else. They hurt;they make mistakes;they get frustrated and bothered; many times they face discouragement and disappointment. As armorbearers, our job is to uphold,sustain,maintain, and defend are leader,being there for him to lean on in times of need.

I can just hear the voice of some staff member or associate crying out: "What about me ? What about my problems,hurts and wounds?" We have to many babies in the Body of Christ. It's time we laid down are lives for someone else ,putting are trust in God to take care of our hurts and frustrations.

There are many associates whose only desire and goal is to stand up in front of the pastor - until war breaks out; then suddenly jump behind him! God has called you and me to go out in front of our pastor for only one reason, and that is to raise our shield of faith and protect him from the harmful words of people and the fiery darts of the devil.

You will never make any real progress toward leadership until you have first mastered the art of supporting your spiritual leader.

Jesus is Lord+++

God's Armorbearer (reading #7)

2007-07-27T08:45:00.000-07:00

Must follow orders immediately and correctly.

In order to be a good leader, one must be a good follower. And being a good follower means taking care of things quickly and efficiently.If you aspire to become a leader, then the one you serve today must be able to depend upon you to carry out his directives. Here are some simple keys to help you become a better follower so that some day you may be a better leader:

First, write everything down. I know you're probably thinking" Boy, what a revelation!" But let's be practical. God had everything written down for us so we would not forget anything. We dare not do any less for ourselves. Write down the orders of your leader just as a waiter write down an order for food. Make sure your leader gets exactly what he ordered.

Second, ask your leader to explain anything you don't understand. Make sure you have the correct information before you leave to carry out the order. Many times we misrepresent our leader because we misunderstand what he means.

Third, treat your orders as highest priority. When asked to do something, do it immediately! Great results will come when you put your heart into carrying out instructions quickly and correctly.

# 8. Must be a support to his leader. ( to be continued 48hrs)+++

You will prosper

2007-07-23T08:06:00.000-07:00

Here are fourteen Abundant Living Personalized Confessions, which will help to move you into the mainstream of God's abundance:

1) To be "abundantly" blessed,I will diligently obey the voice of the Lord and the commandments of His word.

2) God is the source of all my abundance

3) I am increasing and succeeding in all that God has called me to do

4) My checking and savings accounts are blessed,in Jesus' name

5) My children are blessed

6) God's blessings make me rich,and He adds no sorrow with it.Prov 10:22.

7) God's peace rules in my heart and life.

8) I love the Lord my God with all my heart and mind,and I love my neighbor as my self(Matt 22:37-39

9) To love God means that I am quick to obey Him

10) I am a lender, not a borrower Deut:28-12

11) I am the head and not the tail, above and not beneath Deut:28-13

12) The devil is out to steal, kill and destroy, but Jesus has come to give me life and life more abundantly John 10:10

13) My tithe (10% of my gross income) belongs to the storehouse( church) where I attend and am fed spiritually (Malachi 3:10)

14) As a tither,God promises to rebuke the devourer (Satan) and open the windows of heaven and pour me out a blessing there is not room enough to receive. Abundance! Malachi 3:10,11

6. Must possess endless strength

2007-07-21T05:04:00.000-07:00

So as to thrust, press and force his way under harsh treatment.

For what glory is it,if,when ye be buffeted for your faults,ye shall take it patiently? ye take it patiently, this is acceptable to God. 1 Peter 2:20

This passage makes it very clear that there will be times in the midst of battle when you and I will feel that we are being wrongfully treated. These types of situation's are bound to arise, but do not allow Satan to put resentment into your heart. Learn to give the situation over to the Lord and endure what comes patiently; God will be pleased with you.

It may be that in your heart you made the right decision. But in the eyes of your leader, it may seem wrong. Such times will develop character in you, if you will walk in love, allowing the Spirit of God to take charge of the matter. Your strength will always come by encouraging yourself in the Lord, as David did in 1 Samuel 30:6.

The easy thing to do is quit, saying," well, no one around here appreciates me; I was rebuked and I know I was right in what I did. " Do not give into the flesh get in prayer and stay there until 1 Peter 2:20 has become apart of your being. Victory will spring forth and you will say with David of old, "I will bless the Lord at all times." (Ps.34:1)

To be continued+++

No Hard Hearts

2007-07-19T08:35:00.000-07:00

"For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him."(2 Chronicles 16:9)

The Pharisees had a heart condition that grieved Jesus. Their hearts were hard and insensitive. If you'll look in Mark 3, you'll see what I am talking about.
God was right there in there midst, and they, of all people, should have realized it. They knew the Scriptures backward and forward, and Jesus fit every messianic prophecy written there. But the insensitivity of there hearts literally blinded them to who He was.

The hearts of the Pharisees were also hardened to the needs of the people around them.

Just think about what those Pharisees were doing.

1. Criticizing the Minister of God
2. Protecting their religious traditions instead of obeying the Word of God.
3. Worrying about there own welfare rather than that of those around them.

I think to one degree or another every one of us, has fallen prey to the same mistake that the Pharisees did. Letting the tender warmth of God's love grow cold inside of us.

I know it's true because if it weren't, we'd be seeing tremendous moves of God among us. We'd be seeing revival on every corner.
That's what God longs to do. God longs to pour out His Spirit in supernatural power and abundance through His church . But we've developed a heart condition that's holding Him back.
Ask Him to give you the kind of heart that will allow Him to show Himself strong on your behalf.

Scripture reading: Mark 3:1-6

(more on God's armor bearer tomorrow)+++

4: Must walk in agreement with and submission to his leader

2007-07-14T09:48:00.000-07:00

In order to be an armorbearer, you must have it settled in your heart that according to Romans 13:1,2 all authority is ordained of God. You must make up your mind to submit to your pastor in the same way that you would submit to Jesus.

Most Christians do not understand the true meaning of submission to authority. The Bible teaches that all authority has been instituted by God Himself, so to refuse to submit to God's delegated authority is to refuse to submit to God,

"Oh, but I will always submit myself to God!"

This is a comment I hear quit often. But how can a person claim to be submitted to God if he or she refuses to submit to God's delegated authority?

We must look not at the person, but at the office he occupies. We do not regard the man, but the position. We obey, not the individual himself, but God's authority in him. Anything less than full submission is rebellion, and rebellion is the principle on which Satan and his kingdom operate.

It is sad to think that we as Christians can preach the truth with are lips, but go right on living by satanic principle in our everyday lives. How can we expect to preach the Gospel to others and to bring them under God's authority if we ourselves have not yet fully submitted to that authority?

There is a spirit of Independence at large in the Body of Christ today. Independent churches produce independent spirits. We must break this spirit and begin to rightly discern the whole Body of Christ.

The Apostle Peter tells us: Likewise,ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elders...1Pet.5:5
There are no conditions to this command, except in the case of an elder who is giving directives which are in direct violation of the scriptures. Then the individual believer must obey a higher authority, which is God's Word.

Always remember this: God will never establish you as an authority until you have first learned to submit to authority.

5.Must make the advancement of his leader his most important goal.
To be Cont. (48 hrs)+++

God's Armor Bearer

2007-07-12T07:57:00.000-07:00

All credits to Terry Nance of Agape Church, Little Rock.

Function of an Armorbearer:

As we look at the function of an armorbearer, I would like for you to allow the Holy Spirit to quicken your heart and reveal to you where you may have failed to flow with your spiritual leaders. Make a quality decision to rid yourself of any trace of rebellion, strife, contention, competitiveness and unforgiveness; determining to faithfully fulfill your rightful place in the Body of Christ.

The main function of one who is designated as an armorbearer is that of service; he is to help and assist another. Let's look at some of the different forms this service takes.

Duties of an Armorbearer

An armorbearer...

1. Must provide strength for his leader.

By his very presence, a true armorbearer will always display and produce an attitude of faith and peace.

If you are to be successful in service as an armorbearer to your pastor, he must sense the joy and victory which is an integral part of your lifestyle. That alone will minister to him. It is great relief to the pastor to know that he does not have to carry his assistant physically, mentally and spiritually. Many times I have seen pastors drained physically and emotionally because there associate was always in need of something. Your pastor has plenty of sheep to take care of; he doesn't need another. You should be assisting him giving him much- needed rest in mind and body by demonstrating that your faith is strong and active.

2. Must have a deep-down sense of respect for his leader, and acceptance for, and tolerance of, his leader's personality and his way of doing things.

God made us all different. At least fifty percent of the time, your pastor's way of doing things will differ from yours. That difference should not be allowed to cause a problem for you or your spiritual leader.

Several years ago, I learned a secret which has helped me to flow in harmony with my pastor. I determined that if the end result of my pastor's plan is to build and extend the kingdom of God and win souls for Jesus, then I am willing to flow with the plan.
Our goal is the same, our methods different. But what does it really matter whose methods are used, as long as the goal is reached?

If you will adopt this attitude toward your pastor, there will be a knitting of hearts between the two of you. He will know that you are not there to argue with him or to challenge his decisions, but that you are there to work with him in achieving his God-given objectives.

3. Must instinctively understand his leaders thoughts

I can hear what you are probably thinking right now: " My pastor and I just dont think alike."
That's right; no two people do. And that is one of the problems which must be dealt with in being an armorbearer to another.

Instead of complaining about your differences, begin to discover and confess your agreement: "In Jesus' name, I understand how my pastor thinks and I flow with him in the sprirt of understanding."

Remember, the disciples were with Jesus for three long years and yet thay did not begin to think as He thought until after He had died, been buried, and resurrected, ascended into heaven and sent the Holy Ghost. Just as God's Spirit was eventually imparted to these men, after a period of time your pastor's spirit will come upon you, and you two will become likeminded.

4. Must walk in agreement with and submission to his leader.

To be continued(48hours)+++

Battle Is Coming

2007-06-29T06:40:00.001-07:00

2 Samuel 23

Speaks of Davids Mighty Men, these men were superior in strength, in battle conduct and the synergy on the war field between these men was superior. There high regards for one another "in my opinion " was the most honorable characteristic. If you read through the story line in v15, David asked for a drink of water! So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David.

Just one of these men of war could take out 300 Philistines and because of there skill many battles would be won and all would know that the hand of the Lord was with them. Tenacious, fearless warriors of Israel were never found to run, but on the contrary would stand there ground defend the field and kill the Philistines. So the Lord brought about great victories.

The Lord has spoken to me about a battle to begin in 6, this battle is for the same purpose of old and will be won by His selection of Men. These Men will speak silently and only those who have known the voice of the Lord will understand,many will not. These Men will understand the assignment and whole heartedly serve even to death. They will be Men that have been prepared by the Lord and there abilities will not be hindered. It will begin either at the beginning of 6 or at the end sayeth the Lord and many will be rescued for my names sake.

2007-05-15T07:29:00.000-07:00

Once Moses had laid out all of the blessings and curses,he said " I have set before you life and death,blessing and cursing;therefore choose life,that both you and your descendants may live"(Duet: 30:19) I want to encourage you,choose to obey so you can enjoy God's blessing every day.
Deut: 28:14 explains what we have been redeemed to- the blessings of God. To be blessed means to be enriched,prospered,increased,fulfilled,favor,rewarded and satisfied.
Now it shall come to pass,if you diligently obey the voice of your God,to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today,that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth and all these blessings shall come upon you and over take you,because you obey the voice of the Lord your God:
Blessed shall you be in the city,and blessed shall you be in the country.Blessed shall be the fruit of your body,the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds,the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flock. Verses 1-4

The two main sources of income where crops and livestock. Yours could be real estate investments or you job.

Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl (your food supply)

Blessed shall you be when you come in, blessed shall be when you go out.

The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against to be defeated before your face;they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven way's.
The Lord will command the blessing on you in your store houses and in all to which you set your hand,and He will bless you in the land in which the Lord you God is giving you. Verses 5-8

In other word's,everything you touch,every investment you make,every job you hold,will prosper. You will succeed and increase,and it will bring satisfaction and fulfillment.
Proverbs 10:22, Say's,"The blessing of the Lord makes one rich,and He adds no sorrow with it."
Many people in the world have wealth,but they also have pain,brokenness and torment.You cant have peace in your life unless you have peace with God,so although you may have Lot's of material possession's,you may have little or no peace. the blessing of the Lord touches you spirit,soul,body,family and finances - every area of your life.Make a decision your going to walk in God's blessing's. Verse 9 of deut,ch 28 Say's:
The Lord will establish you as a holy people to Himself,just as He has sworn to you,if you keep the commandments of the Lord your God and walk in His way's.
This means to be delivered from wickedness,sinfulness,and righteousness and unholiness.The two greatest commandments of the new testament are:
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,with all your soul,with all your mind.This is the first and great commandment.And the second is like it:"You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:37 - 39

If we love God with all are heart (loving God means obeying Him)and we love are neighbor as are self, we will keep the commandments. - we step into the place of blessing.

Let's go on with the blessings of Deuteronomy, chapter 28:

Then all peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord,and they shall be afraid of you.
And the Lord will grant you plenty of goods, in the fruit of your body, in the increase of your livestock, and in the produce of your ground ( whatever type of work you are doing), and in the land of which the Lord swore to your fathers to give you.
The Lord will open to you his good treasure,the heavens,to give the rain to your land in it's season, and bless all the work of your hand.You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. Verses 10-12

How would you like to be on the giving end where you are reaping a hundred fold harvest on every seed that you sow? That is Gods kind of abundance. He wants you to be Blessed so you can bless other nations with the Gospel.

A woman in our congregation who was in her sixties, her name is Alice Bush, was in a wheel chair. She believed in the blessings of Abraham and of divine healing.She walked right out of her wheel chair on to the mission field! NOW, in her late seventies, she's still preaching Jesus in the nations of the earth.Why? because she got hold of the blessing of God. She said of her circumstances,"This is the curse.This isn't a blessing. I'm going to believe for the blessing."
She still has something she can do to help other people.
And the Lord will make you the Head and not the tail; you shall be above only,and not be beneath,if you heed the commandments of the Lord, which I command you today and careful to observe them. So you shall not turn aside from any of the words I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after there other gods to serve them. Verses 13-14For many people,these blessings are so good they think,"it couldn't be that good."It is! This is the gospel of Jesus Christ.In Luke,Ch4, Jesus opened the book of Isiah and read:
"The spirit of the Lord is upon Me,because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor;he has sent me to heal the broken hearted,To proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,to set at liberty those who are oppressed;"To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."versed 18,19

Jesus came to set us free from the curse.The"acceptable year of the Lord"refers to the year of jubilee when your crops,your flocks,and businesses are going to prosper. I am telling you,the gospel includes everything that involves your life. The forgiveness of your sin is the most important,but didn't stop here.He payed a price through His Son's death so you could have all the blessing's that He promised to Abraham.It's time to take a stand and believe it with all your heart.When you believe it you will began to declare it and resist the curse.
In John 10;10 Jesus simply restated Deut:28:"The thief (the devil) does not come except to steal,and to kill,and to destroy.I have come that they may have life,and that they may have it more abundantly."

The devil has come to bring the curse,but Jesus came to bring God's blessing's.Your greatest resistance to the curse is obedience to God and to His word.

The Israelites didn't declare the blessing's.instead of being grateful,they murmured and complained:
Ye have said,it is vain to serve God:what profit is it that we have keep ed His ordinance,and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of Host?
And now we call the proud happy;yea,they that work wickedness are set up;yea,they that tempt God are even delivered.Malachi 3:14,15
God said,"Your words have been stout against Me..."The Israelites were saying,"those who serve the Lord don't get blessed,but those who are wicked prosper."God said:Ye are cursed with a curse:for ye have robbed me,even this whole nation.Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse,that there may be meat in mine house,and prove me now herewith saith the Lord of Host,If I will not open you the windows of heaven,and pour you out a blessing,that there shall not be room enough receive it.
And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes,and He shall not destroy the fruits of your grounds;neither shall your cast her fruit before the time in the Field,saith the Lord of Hosts.And all nations shall call you blessed:For He shall be a delight some land,saith the Lord of Hosts. Malachi 3:9-12

Gos is saying,"I'm going to open heaven for those who will obey my voice."Malachi was just repeating the blessing of Abraham.
In Malachi,God said,"I will rebuke the devourer"in Duet:28,7 He said,"though the enemy comes against you one way,I will cause Him to flee from you seven way's.I will stop the devil from stealing your children.I will stop him from stealing your goods,taking the things I have blessed you with.I will rebuke him Myself and I will do it for your sake."(Praise Fellowship Church,Alice,Tx) Why?"Because I have made a promise to Abraham that in blessing I would bless him,and in multiplying I would muliply him.(This covenant promise is also for you and me today.)If you meet My conditions,I will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings out upon your life."

Abundant Living Confessions

Here are fourteen Abundant Living Personalized Confessions, which will help to move you into the mainstream of God's abundance:

1) To be "abundantly" blessed,I will diligently obey the voice of the Lord and the commandments of His word.

2) God is the source of all my abundance

3) I am increasing and succeeding in all that God has called me to do

4) My checking and savings accounts are blessed,in Jesus' name

5) My children are blessed

6) God's blessings make me rich,and He adds no sorrow with it.Prov 10:22.

7) God's peace rules in my heart and life.

8) I love the Lord my God with all my heart and mind,and I love my neighbor as my self(Matt 22:37-39

9) To love God means that I am quick to obey Him

10) I am am a lender,not a borrower Deut:28-12

11) I am the head and not the tail,above and not beneath Deut:28-13

12) The devil is out to steal,kill and destroy,but Jesus has come to give me life and life more abundantly John 10:10

13) My tithe (10% of my gross income) belongs to the storehouse( church) where I attend and am Fed spiritually (Malachi 3:10)

14) As a tither,God promises to rebuke the devourer (Satan) and open the windows of heaven and pour me out a blessing there is not room enough to receive. Abundance! Malachi 3:10,11