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Walking After The Flesh - 2 by G. Craige Lewis

Romans 12:1 - ‘I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.’

Walking as a form of exercise makes your legs stronger so that you can walk longer. It conditions your body and causes your body to be toned and strengthened. Walking in the flesh will build your flesh. The more you practice sin and walk in sin, the more you will find yourself getting better at sinning. What bothered you before will not seem to bother you as much and eventually you will find yourself justifying your sinfulness. That’s because when you walk after the flesh, you build the flesh up and exercise your fleshly desires to the point that you actually get good at sinning and really good at manipulating your conscience to accept sin. But that is not acceptable to God! God requires your body to be holy and acceptable according to his standards and not your own. Sure, you may have a filthy past, but that’s where his mercies come along. And his mercies are renewed daily to deal with your past. But your present must belong to him.

Walking in the Spirit will build your Spirit! The more you commune with God, the less you will desire to sin. The more time you spend with God, the stronger you will become. Sure accepting Christ into your life was a good thing, but there is so much more that you will experience as you walk with him. People try to say that if you do Roman’s 10:9 then you will be saved and that’s it. That is true, but what are you saved from? If you are saved from sin, then why are so many so called “saved” people still practicing sin? Wake up American Christian! You can’t claim salvation and practice sin. If you are saved then you will walk after the Spirit. If you walk after the flesh, then nothing has really changed. Of course no one is perfect and we all fall short and sin from time to time. But there is a big difference between falling down and laying down! Sin steals the glory for your body and gives it to the enemy. God wants your body as a living sacrifice! He wants to be glorified not just by your lips, but by your lifestyle! When you choose to live holy, you bring glory to him and he is shown mighty in your life. But when you choose to live after the flesh, you glorify yourself and show the power of the enemy over you.

Suggested Reading: Rom. 6:18, Gal. 2:17, 1Pet. 4:1

17: But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18: Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. Romans 6:17‭-‬18 KJV http://bible.com/1/rom.6.17-18.KJV

16: Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. 17: But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. 18: For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor. 19: For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. 20: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21: I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Galatians 2:16‭-‬21 KJV http://bible.com/1/gal.2.16-21.KJV

1: Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2: That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3: For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: 4: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: 5: Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. 6: For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. 7: But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 8: And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:1‭-‬8 KJV http://bible.com/1/1pe.4.1-8.KJV

This goes out to all who are slave to Sin or Addictions. We all are Addicts it just depends on how many and what type of Spirits we enjoy.

It's a trap that has and is continuing to led many straight into Eternal Damnation. Though Christ Jesus is able to heal All and most importantly Forgive All who are truly Sincere.

That Prayer or Baptism you did as a kid or as an adult out of Joy or Fear means nothing without your willingness to continue to Ask, Seek and Knock for The Holy Spirit. This can only be done through a Lifestyle of Prayer, The Word of God and Fasting with Repentance.

Not that fake Spirit that everyone seems to have when they are only at Church but The Renewal of your Mind which is your heart. Become Bold like David and say "Search My Heart, Oh God and Know My Thoughts. Try me and if there be any Wicked Way in me lead me into The Way Everlasting.

Remember Darkness can never rule true light but Darkness can masquerade as light. Perfect Love casts out Fear so Ask, Seek and Knock for Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness and Temperance; against such there is no Law. Meaning the Law has no power against these Christ Jesus attributes.

13: For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14: And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15: Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 KJV http://bible.com/1/2co.11.13-15.KJV

Also:

The Unstoppable Nature of The Kingdom of God. (excerpts courtesy of Miles Monroe, amended by S.G.A.)

Persecution of the Kingdom of God only helps the movement. Religious beliefs can be controlled and altered but The Kingdom of God with God’s Pure and undefiled Religion can never be tainted or destroyed. Money, Greed, Hate, Fear, Violence, Philosophy, Fallen Ones nor Human Being Traditions can stop The Kingdom of God. God’s Word and Kingdom will out last this World and all Generations.

No Pope, Apostles, Prophets, Priests, Pastor or Bishops can build a Church, because Christ has built the Church Himself. The Church is like a local government Counsel on Earth to Represent God’s Kingdom. Religions can be stopped but a Citizen of The Kingdom of God can never be changed. You cannot do a Heavenly government or environment but Religious Activities can be done. The Idea is to be Kingdom minded because then our movement could be slowed down but never Destroyed.

If you are a part of a Religious Sect then you are practicing in that area out of Ritual habits but if you are part of a Government then you recognize your rights as a Citizen. A Religion can not be protected but a Kingdom protects you. When you are part of God’s Kingdom then we have rights as Children of God and we are not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We shall overcome by Our Testimony!

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” Revelation 12:11 KJV http://bible.com/1/rev.12.11.KJV

The Kingdom of God exposes Religions. As we see the wrong Religion can replace The Truth of God. Therefore we as Believers must be tested in order to prove our Authenticity as Saints of God. Religious status just like common Citizenship can be obtained by Finances but God’s Heavenly Kingdom cannot be bought. (Which is why the rich were and are still puzzled by Christ Jesus teachings. Christ Jesus can’t be bought but Leaders can.)

Every Human Being has the opportunity to join the ranks of the Kingdom of God but the door way goes through Jesus Christ. Kingdom of God attracts all that are Seeking Power. Miracles are simply The Kingdom of God having Dominion over Earth by Restoring The Balance of Heavenly influence on Earth.

Only True Religion, God’s Religion will last. Let’s be more Kingdom Minded and most importantly lead by The Holy Ghost through all things. Because Faith without works is dead and Works without Faith will not be effective for all Believers. Therefore Fear No Evil and be Baptized by The Holy Ghost which takes belief in Christ. We must communicate with The Holy Spirit everyday to Live Effectively on Earth and access the Power of God. Perfect Love casts out fear so Loose upon us Obedience, Love and Faith to be useful for The Holy Spirit. Christ paid the fine of Sin and Death so that we could obtain Our Citizenship back in The Kingdom of God. It is by the Power, Presence and Guidance of The Holy Spirit that all these blessings can take effect and in the name of Jesus Christ we Ask, Seek and Knock for these blessings and more.

20: For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 KJV http://bible.com/1/1co.4.20.KJV

16: Let not then your good be evil spoken of: 17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 18: For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Romans 14:16-18 KJV http://bible.com/1/rom.14.16-18.KJV

19: And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. 20: And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:19-21 KJV http://bible.com/1/luk.17.19-21.KJV

26: If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. 27: Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. James 1:26-27 KJV http://bible.com/1/jas.1.26-27.KJV

8: For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. 9: And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. Mark 7:8-9 KJV http://bible.com/1/mrk.7.8-9.KJV

5: Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6: And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7: For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8: And there was great joy in that city. 9: But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10: To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. 11: And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12: But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 13: Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. 14: Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15: Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: 16: (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Acts 8:5-16 KJV http://bible.com/1/act.8.1-40.KJV

7: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His Kingdom, to Order it, and to Establish it with Judgment and with Justice from henceforth even for ever. The Zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:1-7 KJV http://bible.com/1/isa.9.1-7.KJV

1: Then came to Jesus Scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, 2: Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. 3: But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 4: For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. 5: But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; 6: And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. 7: Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9: But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 10: And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: 11: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. 12: Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? 13: But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 14: Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 15: Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. 16: And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? 17: Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18: But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19: For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: 20: These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man. 21: Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. Matthew 15:1-21 KJV http://bible.com/1/mat.15.1-21.KJV

19: The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. 20: Bless the Lord , ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Psalms 103:19-20 KJV http://bible.com/1/psa.103.19-20.KJV

Keep in mind your best life now was never guaranteed on this Earth. Christ Jesus said that he came that you may have Life More Abundantly which is Everlasting Life.

Yes Christ Jesus said that anyone who forsakes all for him would be rewarded but it would come at a price. Better yet here is Christ Jesus saying it:

29: And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, 30: But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. 31: But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. Mark 10:29-31 KJV http://bible.com/1/mrk.10.29-31.KJV

As you see coming from The Savior Jesus Christ the rewards to come, we are Living Souls people. Which means we that are in Christ Jesus will Live in Glory (Heaven)and others who reject Him (Jesus Christ) will live in Damnation (Hell)

The Walking Dead on AMC shows you how we look and are without Faith in Jesus Christ, Dead! The Gentiles/Heathens/Unjust/unfaithful/Wicked/Sinners are reserved for The Wrath of God. So never despise them because they are living well now because this is the beginning of the end for those who refuse to Submit Willing to Christ Jesus by Refraining from Living Lifestyles of Sin. The Just will Live forever and then we will receive that Full Reward of Heavenly Riches. Stop playing Church and Christianity games.

You must become a Christian, Christ-Like!! Only way to that is through and with The Holy Spirit Presence (Word of God), Guidance (Surrendering) and Power (Filled) to overcome Sin, Satan, Devils and Death. They are that Horrible Foursome.

The Kingdom of God is the Belief in Jesus Christ and the sealing of these Vessels with The Holy Ghost.

The Holy Ghost is the only way to obtain Everlasting Life but you can’t get to Him without Christ Jesus and you can’t get to JAH our Heavenly Father without Christ Jesus as well. Most importantly without God’s Will you can’t come honestly to Jesus Christ. A broken Heart and a broken as well as contrite Soul are the offerings that Christ Jesus desires.

1: Who hath believed (heard) our report (Doctrine)? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? 2: For he (Jesus Christ) shall grow up before him (Jehovah) as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he (Christ) hath no form (physique) nor comeliness (attractiveness); and when we shall see him (Jesus), there is no beauty that we should desire him (Christ). 3: He (Jesus Christ) is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he (Christ) was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4: Surely he (Jesus) hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5: But he (Jesus Christ) was wounded for our transgressions, he (Jesus) was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his (Christ) stripes we are healed. 6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord (JAH) hath laid on him (Jesus Christ) the iniquity of us all. 7: He (Jesus Christ) was oppressed, and he (Jesus) was afflicted, yet he (Christ) opened not his mouth: he (Jesus) is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he (Christ) openeth not his mouth. 8: He (Jesus) was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he (Christ) was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he (Jesus Christ) stricken. 9: And he (Jesus) made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he (Christ) had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10: Yet it pleased the Lord (Jehovah God) to bruise him (Jesus Christ); He (JAH) hath put him (Jesus) to grief: when thou (God) shalt make his soul (Christ) an offering for sin, He (JAH) shall see his seed (Christ Jesus), He (JAH) shall prolong his days (Christ Jesus), and the pleasure of the Lord (Jehovah) shall prosper in his hand (Jesus Christ). 11: He (JAH) shall see of the travail of his soul (Jesus Christ), and shall be satisfied: by his (Christ’s) knowledge shall my righteous servant (Jesus) justify many; for he (Jesus Christ) shall bear their iniquities. 12: Therefore will I (Jehovah) divide him (Christ) a portion with the great, and he (Jesus) shall divide the spoil with the strong (The Bride/The Church); because he (Jesus Christ) hath poured out his soul unto death: and he (Jesus) was numbered with the transgressors (Sinners); and he (Christ) bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors (Sinners). Isaiah 53:1-12 KJV

Hear and Understand; See and Perceive what the Word of God is saying to you. Let us invite The Holy Spirit to unlock the meaning of these great Scriptures. As we Ask, Seek and Knock for the unlocking of These Passages with other Scriptures.

1: And he (Jesus) went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. 2: And when the sabbath day was come, he (Christ) began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? 3: Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James (Apostle), and Joses (Disciple/Barnabas), and of Judas (Apostle) , and Simon (Apostle/ The Canaanite)? and are not his Sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. ( Mother Mary is no longer a Virgin she had at least 7 children, so wake up people!!! That Judas is Jude or Judah (Barsabas) not Judas Iscariot.)

4: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. 5: And he (Christ ) could there do no mighty work, save that he (Jesus) laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. 6: And he (Jesus Christ) marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching. Mark 6:1-6 KJV http://bible.com/1/mrk.6.1-6.KJV

1: And he (Jesus Christ) said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. 2: And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. 3: And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. 4: And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. 5: And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 6: For he (Peter) wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. 7: And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son (Jesus): hear him (Christ). 8: And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. 9: And as they came down from the mountain, he (Jesus Christ) charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man (Jesus Christ) were risen from the dead. Mark 9:1-9 KJV http://bible.com/1/mrk.9.1-9.KJV

20: And when he (Jesus) was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he (Christ) answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God (The Holy Spirit/ Spirit of The Living God/ Spirit of Jesus Christ) is within You. 22: And he (Jesus Christ) said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. 23: And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them. 24: For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man (Christ) be in his day. 25: But first must he (Son of man/ Christ) suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. Luke 17:20-25 KJV http://bible.com/1/luk.17.20-25.KJV

To Back up that Holy Spirit comment:

3: Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. 2 Corinthians 3:3 KJV http://bible.com/1/2co.3.3.KJV

19: For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, Philippians 1:19 KJV http://bible.com/1/php.1.19.KJV

10: I (Apostle John) was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, 11: Saying, I (Jesus Christ) am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. 12: And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; 13: And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man (Jesus Christ), clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

(Check the appearance of Christ Jesus in his full Heavenly Form similar to the Transfiguration moment on the Mountain)

14: His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; 15: And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. 16: And he (Jesus Christ) had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. Revelation 1:10-20 KJV http://bible.com/1/rev.1.10-16.KJV

These passages descriptions of Christ Jesus states of His Holiness not color of Skin. A Spirit doesn’t have Fleshly attributes but remember that you was made in his image not the other way around. God sees no color he made separate Nations, Languages (Tongues) & Countries to spread out His Glory. Uniting without Christ Jesus is dangerous so avoid CoExist themes because Christ Jesus can not mix with The Profane or Workers of Iniquity. I say this because the Bible and The Holy Spirit says That Jesus Christ is the Only Way to Salvation and to Glory!! Yes there are many roads to Eternity (We Are Living Souls therefore our spirit will live on but in Damnation/ Hell); but there is only One way To Deliverance, Love, Joy, Jehovah, Peace, JAH, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith in Jesus Christ, Meekness (Humility), Temperance (Self-restraint/ Self Control), The Holy Ghost and to Glory (Heaven/ True Paradise)!! Don’t be decieved by Entertainers, Religions Leaders (False Prophets and Spirit of Antichrist)and Demons Spirits all part of Satan’s Army.

(Oh yeah )

20: The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. Revelation 1:20 KJV http://bible.com/1/rev.1.20.KJV

Wait by G. Craige Lewis

Psalm 37:34 – ‘Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.’

How many times have you gone to a restaurant to eat, but once inside you heard there was a long wait so you left and decided on something else? Or what about having something in your hand at the register of a store, but putting it down and deciding to do without it because the wait to checkout was so long. Have you done this before? Well, those times are very understandable and you can always eat there on a less crowded night, or buy that thing somewhere else. But in our get it quick society, there are times when we make huge mistakes in the spirit realm because of our lack of patience.

We begin to get anxious for things and want to move the hand of God by our actions rather than wait on his divine plan. Our human nature craves things instantaneously and this can cause us to make some big mistakes in our walk with Christ. Abraham had Ishmael because he couldn't wait on Isaac. And many of us are constantly giving birth to illegitimate visions, ministries, and churches because we could not wait on God. We got out of his line and did something else because the wait was too long or we just basically decided to go somewhere else to get what we felt God wanted for us. This is not a good place to be in. Although our flesh cries out of certain things, we must learn the first attribute of Love which is patience. If you truly love God, you will wait on him.

The problem with waiting is a lot of times based on what you are waiting for. Although the scriptures tell us plainly that if you wait on God you will be exalted and shall inherit the land, we must realize that this should not be the reason we wait! You don't wait on God just because you know that if you do, he will exalt you one day. If you do that, then you will find yourself with the "Look at me now" complex and you will seek to get from God for your own glorying purposes. You should wait because during the waiting period, you can learn of him and be close to him. God wants a relationship with you, not based on what he can do for you, but what he means to you!

We are taught so much that we should give with an expectancy or we should wait knowing that in due season we will be exalted. And even though these things will happen, we should not seek them to happen. That is a very selfish way to live and you will not reap the benefits of knowing God intimately if you live only for what God will do for you. God wants people to have the attitude like the 3 Hebrew boys. They knew God could deliver them, but their attitude was, "if he doesn't" we won't bow! They loved God to the point that they didn't care what happened and that's why he exalted them.

God has a great blessing for you and much in store for you. I'm a living witness that if you wait on him and his perfect plan for your life to unfold, he will bless you. But while I waited, I never looked for the day he would exalt me. I only desired to be close to him and because I got close enough to be trusted by him, he blessed me tremendously. Please people of God, hear my heart. It's definitely okay to know that things will get better for you. But make sure God is more important to you than your own accomplishments and desires. Make sure you are not using God for what you feel he can give you, but you are serving God because you love him and want to do what's right.

Suggested Reading: Psa. 27:14, Prov. 20:22, Is. 30:18, Is. 40:31

13: I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 14: Wait on the Lord : be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord . Psalms 27:13-14 KJV http://bible.com/1/psa.27.13-14.KJV

21: An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. 22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord , and he shall save thee. Proverbs 20:21-22 KJV http://bible.com/1/pro.20.21-22.KJV

18: And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 KJV http://bible.com/1/isa.30.18.KJV