The Only Way to Worship God

Key Scripture: St. John 4:24

    Good morning Saints : ) I pray that everyone had an awesome weekend, and that you are continually growing closer and closer to our Father. On last week God was teaching us how we have to be careful of what we feed to our spirit, because Satan will use what you put in you, to destroy you. Therefore, be wise and don't give him any weapons! I pray this morning that Father will help me put this message together, so that everyone will understand what the Word of God is teaching us through this message. This morning I want to talk about, "The Only Way to Worship God." So with that said, let's jump right into it.

    Our key scripture comes from St. John 4:24. "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." Before I explain the context of this scripture, I want to point out the keyword "must", meaning that this is the ONLY way to truly worship God Almighty! Now, in this story there was a woman of Samaria who came to this well to draw water, when she met Jesus. Jesus asked her to give him a drink, and she said why are you asking me when you know that I am a Samaritan and you are a Jew; for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. Jesus responded, "If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water." He later said, "Whosoever drinketh of this water (from the well) shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life."

    Now, stay with me because Jesus is not just talking about "natural" water, but "spiritual" water which is "worship". Remember this: just as much "water" is important to the HUMAN body; "worship" is just as important to the SPIRITUAL body. I do not know the actual percentage, but our body is made up of over 60% of water. Therefore, we "need" water to survive! Well, if "worship" is just as important to our spiritual body, then we "need" worship to survive…spiritually. BUT, the only way to "worship" God is in spirit and in truth. Therefore, it must be IN you! This is the "water" that Jesus is speaking of. God is not trying to take us "to" worship; He is trying to put worship "in" us! Anybody can "fake" shouting and dancing, but you cannot fake "true" worship, because the only way to worship God is in spirit and in truth : )

    I pray that this message blessed someone to come closer to Father. I thank Him even now for being so faithful, and helping me put this message together…He deserves ALL of the glory. Until next time Saints, take care and God Bless.

 

His Servant,

TJ (KBTeam – The Kingdom Building Team)

 

"Grace is what He gives; Mercy is what we need. Relationship is what He longs for; Salvation is what we'll receive." ~Terrell D. Jackson

What are you feeding to your spirit?

Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

    Good morning Saints : ) Our Father is so AWESOME!! He is awesome not just because of what He has done for us and our ancestors; but He is awesome just because of who He IS!! I just felt that on my spirit, and wanted to share it with ya'll. I pray that everyone had a blessed weekend, and an amazing time in the Lord in service on yesterday. I am really excited about the message for this week, and I pray that everyone will have an open heart to receive it. I had planned to speak about "Sacrifice & Worship", but Father said differently. Therefore, I will be obedient, and let God have His way!

    This morning I want to talk about the things you are feeding to your spirit. Our key scripture comes from 1 Corinthians 6:12. "All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." If you have to read that again, please do. In other words, it is saying that it is not a "sin" to do certain things, but it is not "wise" to do them. Again, what are you feeding to your spirit? The Bible says in 1 Peter 5:8 to be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. This scripture is not talking about being sober & vigilant in our "flesh", because Ephesians 6:12 says that we do not wrestle against "flesh & blood". Therefore, this scripture is talking about being sober & vigilant in our "spirit". Again, what are you feeding to your spirit?

    Stay with me this morning, because this is VERY important information to know. Remember, His word says that "my people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge" in Hosea 4:6. The things that we listen to, watch, say, and do may be "lawful", but is it expedient; is it wise? Remember this, Satan uses what is "inside" of us to destroy us. If you don't believe me, take a look at Adam & Eve. God told Adam to NOT eat of the forbidden fruit. Well, Satan heard that as well. Therefore, from that point on, his goal was to get Adam to disobey God so that Adam would die. God then put Adam to sleep and took a rib "out" of him to create Eve; so Eve came "out of" Adam. What did Satan do? He turned around and used what was "in" Adam to destroy him. Well Saints, Satan uses the same tricks even today. He will use what you put in you, and feed to your spirit to destroy you; don't give him anything to work with!!

    I thank God so much for His Word. I pray that it blesses someone to grow more in our Lord. Remember Saints, it may be lawful, but is it expedient? Don't equip Satan with the weapons to use against you!! Until next time, take care and God Bless.

 

His Servant,

TJ (KBTeam – The Kingdom Building Team)

 

"Grace is what He gives; Mercy is what we need. Relationship is what He longs for; Salvation is what we'll receive." ~Terrell D. Jackson

Are You Seeking the Blessing or the Blessor?

Key Scripture: St. John 4:14

    Good morning Saints : ) I pray that everyone had a blessed weekend, and is prepared for an awesome week in our Lord. I am really excited about the M.O.W. for this week; I really learned a huge lesson. I can only hope and pray that someone will be blessed by it, and come closer to the Father because of it. With that said, let's jump straight into it!

    I begin this message with a question, "Are you seeking the 'Blessing' or the 'Blessor'?" Before you continue reading this message, REALLY think about that questions AND your answer to it. Our key scripture comes from St. John 4:14. "But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." In this scripture we can clearly see "what" the blessing is, and "who" the blessor is. Are you like the Samaritan woman who says in the following scripture, sir, give me this "water"…the "blessing", or are you seeking the person who can give you that water, the "blessor". I use myself as an example. Last week I had received $900 dollars, and because I "thought" that the "blessing" would solve some problems that I was facing, I had a hard time deciding whether or not to give 10% of it to the "blessor" or just an offering. Needless to say, God took that $900 dollars back. At first I didn't understand, and I consistently prayed for an understanding; and to be completely honest, it wasn't until just now that I fully understand why. I was not READY for the "blessing", because I was seeking the "blessing" more than the "blessor". The point that I am trying to make is, I got so caught up and excited about the "blessing" and what I "thought" it could solve, until I found myself putting more value on the "blessing" instead of the "blessor", the one who gave it to me to begin with! His word says to seek HIM first, and everything else will be added unto you. However, many times we, including myself, seek or think that we need the "blessing" so much that we value the "gift" more than the "giver".

    Therefore, again I ask you this morning, "Are you seeking the Blessing or the Blessor?" Learn from my mistake Saints, and don't forget to seek after God first AND always!! Next week, if God says the same we will talk about "Sacrifice & Worship." I pray that this message will help somebody come closer to the Father and grow more in Christ Jesus. Until next time, take care and God Bless!

 

His Servant,

TJ (KBTeam – The Kingdom Building Team)

 

"Grace is what He gives; Mercy is what we need. Relationship is what He longs for; Salvation is what we'll receive." ~Terrell D. Jackson

Where Can You Hide?

Key Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

    Good evening Saints : ) I want to first apologize for not having the M.O.W. on yesterday. There is no excuse; just me being lazy…something that Father is definitely working out of me! I don't mind being transparent with ya'll because I honestly rather ya'll, as my brothers & sisters in Christ, "edify" me, before Father gets a hold of me : ) I thank God so much for ya'll, this group, and especially his Word, because all of it exposes my faults & iniquities, which in-turn helps me come closer to Jesus.

    Have you ever eaten something that was sweet and good at first, but left a terrible after taste? Well, as a Christian, that's the experience you witness when you sin, especially if God is using you as a vessel. The sin probably felt good to your flesh, but afterwards you felt terrible. Sometimes, we know that we are going to feel terrible afterwards but yet we still sin. You know I am so glad that Father doesn't love us, based on our "performance". Because if He did, on a scale of 1 to 10 of how much God loves someone, many of us would be below 5.

    I titled this message, "Where can you hide," because many times we think that just because "man" didn't see us sin, that we are okay. We forget that God is Omni-present, and that He sees Every Single Time we sin!! Our key scripture comes from Hebrews 4:12. "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Therefore, whether you want to believe & accept it or not, there is no "Getaway From God" package to go sin : ) Stop deceiving yourself into thinking that just because "man" doesn't see or know about your faults & iniquities that you are "getting away." God's word pierces to the dividing asunder of soul & spirit, and is a discerner of the thoughts AND intents of the heart. In other words, He sees what even your eyes can't see…about yourself!!

    I began this message by being transparent with ya'll. The reason why is because Father's word says in 1 Thessalonians 5:11, that we should "edify" one another. It also says in Hebrews 3:13, that we should exhort one another daily, while it is called Today; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. I pray that this message "edifies" somebody, and helps them remember that even though "man" might not see you sin…God is ALWAYS watching, because He is Omni-present. Where Can You Hid? Until next time, take care Saints and God Bless!!

 

His Servant,

TJ (KBTeam – The Kingdom Building Team)

 

"Grace is what He gives, Mercy is what we need; Relationship is what He longs for, Salvation is what we'll receive." ~Terrell D. Jackson