Equipped by the Word.

2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 12:49; Matthew 10:19-20; Deuteronomy 31:6; 2 Timothy 1:7; Proverbs 18:21; John 1:1-4; Luke 8:52-54; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 30:21; 1 Peter 1:8-9; James 4:2; Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 69:32; Revelation 3:7; John 8:23; Ephesians 6:13-14; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 John 4:4; Hebrews 13:5; Psalm 30:5; Luke 18:27; 1 Chronicles 4:10; Luke 6:38; Psalm 23:4

We are walking in today: Equipped by the Word.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17) That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Basic training has equipped us in God's word. All 66 books of the Bible are God's special resources to provide instruction and empower us to live out God's good will in our lives. Equipped is defined as to supply with necessities such as tools or provisions. To make ready, prepared. Think about it--the word is Inspired by God. We need a close relationship with God and help from the Holy Spirit to rightly discern and apply God's word to our lives. We are truly equipped fiveamprayer!!! The word of God is all we need. For reproof convicts us of our wrong thoughts and ways. God's spirit not only teaches about what is but also help us be aware when we have not properly responded to that truth (doctrine). The word is used for correction. Straightens us up back to the standard. God through the ministry of the Holy Spirit is not only interested in telling us of our wrong actions and motivations--He is there to build us up. The Spirit again uses the word of God to build us up back to where we should be. God's word is sufficient to help us be wise and godly people. God's spirit does not only equip us for righteous living but also for the spiritual battle that we are called to serve in. We are assaulted from each and every side, and yet the spirit of God comes back and encourages us in the ministry of carrying out the works of Jesus through our lives. Equipped in all things. God's word equips us so that He can do His divine work through our lives. We need to be careful not to trust in ourselves and experiences, but to diligently discern how the spirit of God would equip us as He did for Jesus Christ during His life on earth. John 12:49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. Jesus warned His disciples not to plan ahead how they were to defend themselves in a time of persecution because the spirit of God would help them in such a time. Matthew 10:19-20 19) But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. 20) For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. If I hold my peace let the LORD fight my battle I know that victory shall be mine. We are equipped even in our silence. The battle is not yours its the LORD's. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Yea and Amen!!!!
Do not be discouraged--be of good cheer. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Fiveamprayer, hold on to the word of God. If you hold on to the word, He will move mountains. If you hold on to the word, He will give you knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Meditate on the word today! It is the only thing that will sustain you, keep you, restore you and revive you. The Lord has already prepared you--speak His word. Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. God has given us power with our words. The most powerful words to speak are God's words. Are you looking for things to come to alive in your life? Speak His word. Many of us are just speaking any old thing and we end up with just that, any old thing. We can not continue speaking death and looking for life to show up! Speak His word, it will not return void. Don't be discouraged, all that we need is in the word. John 1:1-4 1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2) The same was in the beginning with God. 3) All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4) In him was life; and the life was the light of men. Fiveamprayer, how many of us are stumbling around in the dark, looking for the way out? Can't seem to find the light switch in that dark room? How many times do you run to everything else but the word and are still lost and confused?! We must seek the word, speak the word and meditate on the word. We have got to get the word in us, so much so that, is all that comes out. We can rip up what we have planted with our words. All the good work and progress, can be reversed with our words. Speak His word and hold to it no matter how it looks or who disagrees with you. Remain in agreement with God and His word. Everyone will not understand what you are doing, if you are lead by God--proceed in His instructions. They laughed and rejected Jesus because the people did not understand what He was doing. Luke 8:52-54 52) And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. 53) And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54) And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. We know what our Lord was doing--going about His Father's business. That only requires the approval of One, the Lord. Speak His word in all situations. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. We can count on His word, it is the only thing that will not fade nor change over time. He gives us living water and manna from heaven, read His word and be filled! Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Fiveamprayer, are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Seek righteousness in the word--then start speaking His word over your life. We find what we need in His word. We hear from Him--Isaiah 30:21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Seeking and being obedient to the word in your life leads to joy unspeakable as it says in 1 Peter 1:8-9 8) Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9) Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. We are walking by faith, not by sight. We must believe to receive. James 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. We can ask according to His word. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. This is the the same word that will equip us, if we would search it out. Spend time reading and thinking on the scriptures. Psalm 69:32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. The Lord will make a way for us, that are seeking after Him. Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth. This is our year of abundance--the Lord is pouring out blessings that there will not be room enough to receive. He pours out such a feast of wisdom, knowledge and insight--which keeps us steady with all that is going on in this world. As Jesus tells them, in John 8:23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. So we don't have anything to fear from this world. Continue to stand on His word--don't not be moved by anything!! The word you are standing on is from the mouth of El Shaddai, Jehovah Jireh, and Emmanuel--this word does not come back void. His grace is sufficient and His mercy endures forever. God never fails!!! The devil is already defeated. We can speak what it says in Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD-- and the Lord will deliver on His word. We serve an all knowing God, as it says in, 1 John 3:20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. He has the master plan--get in the word and apply it to your life!! We need to be in relationship with God, this is all about restored relationship--back in right standing with Him. Stand on His word, after doing all that you can to stand. Ephesians 6:13-14 13) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14) Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. Oh taste and see that the Lord is good! He has given us an guarantee--when we are weak, He is strong. Read it and walk in it today. We know that God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. The devil is a liar, he is the father of all lies. We wage war against him--matching angels with demons, we are not afraid. Suit up for battle, fiveamprayer!! Through prayer and study of His word. This is a war, make ready!! Speak the word of God--2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. I dare you to call God on His word! He is blessing and showing up in an abundant way. He is even answering our thoughts! Bring His word back to Him always, not just when you are in trouble. He said He would never leave nor forsake us, not that He is only available when we are in trouble. He is a constant presence, if we would only take the time to seek Him. He is there, ready to be found. Isaiah 49:16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me. He is ever mindful of us--when do we stop to think on Him?! Thank You for Your word, Lord. Thank You for keeping us, when we need to be kept. We lift up fiveamprayer for what ever they are standing in the need of. Read His word, pick up your sword. We lift up prayer requests--Marissa Grant, who is preparing for surgery. We stand on Your word Lord and declare by His stripes she is healed! We ask for forgiveness--we speak everything else but Your word. Luke 18:27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Fiveamprayer we can do all things through Christ which strengthens us! Don't worry about finances or the economy, call on the name of Jehovah Jireh! Thank You for forgiving us with no condemnation. We are equipped to forgive others from studying Your word, thank You Lord, so that we are forgiven as well.

We write in the precious blood: 1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

Welcome to the overflow....
Because he spoke the word of God, Jabez was blessed. As it says in, Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. God wants to know if you trust in Him. Give Him your time, talent, treasure and life. Investment in the Lord has great returns! Thank You for Your word Lord, it never changes. His word just gets gooder and gooder. We can speak His word all day, Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Don't give in to fear, because we know that greater is He that is in us, than he that is in this world. Hold on the best is yet to come!! Hold to His unchanging hand and unchanging word. He will take you from zero to suddenly! Sow your seed and release your faith. Many are called but few are chosen. We have answered the call, He has equipped us for the work. Speak His word over your life. We know that the battle is not ours but the Lord's. He left us with the Comforter. Fiveamprayer get more word! Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? God is raining down manna from heaven. God is more than able to sustain us. You are equipped with the word of God. How about you run to the word instead of your cell phone?! Why in such a panic to leave your phone at home and not pick up your word?! How many of us will turn around and go back home if we forgot our bibles?! Read the scriptures for yourself today. You have gotta get this word in you. It is our necessary equipment for this battle, for this walk, for our lives! Let us seek the Lord in His word. Check us out on facebook, the link is below. Have a blessed day!

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