Future Vision

  • January 18, 2010 10:42 am

A Vision of Your Future

 

Every time Abraham looked up at the stars, he had a picture of the many generations of offspring that God had promised him. Even when Joseph was in prision, he had a dream of others bowing down to his leadership and authority.  Pictures move us.  What is the vision God has given you for your future?  Let that image fuel your momentum forward. 
 
Proverbs 29:18 — Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
 
Habakkuk 2:2 — And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make [it] plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

 
John 16:13 – Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.  

lori Enjoy your day!
Lori Greenwood, ThD

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Headed to Your Destination

  • July 28, 2009 6:53 pm

Are You on the Right Road?

  

One summer, I was traveling through the Midwest with my daughters.  On one particular day, the schedule required us to drive from North Dakota to the upper peninsula of Michigan.  Not quite sure how to get there, we plugged a portable navigational device into the car’s lighter port.  In a few moments, the navigational device was talking to us in a female voice with a British accent!  One of the first directions “she” gave us instructed us to pull off the highway and head down a small country road.  In a matter of moments, the navigational tool instructed us to turn onto a dirt road in the middle of two corn fields.  I was convinced that I was on the wrong road!  I started talking back to that little device.  “You better know where you’re taking me!?!!”  Well, believe it or not, it wasn’t long until we were out of the corn fields, off the dusty road and on the road to our destination.  Along the way I missed a few turns, but it never disturbed our navigator.  She simply informed us that she was “recalculating,” and then plotted a new route to get us back on the road to our destination.  There is a great spiritual lesson in all of this:
 
Today, no matter what it looks like, God’s Spirit will lead you back to the right road.  All you need to do is ask Him to get you to your destination!   
 
Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Psalm 25:4-5 — Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in
your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 27:11 — Teach me your way, O LORD; lead in a straight path because of my oppressors.

Matthew 7:13-14 — Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad  is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Psalm 119:105 — Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. 

lori Wishing you a day of smooth sailing!
 

Lori Greenwood, ThD

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Shake It Off!

  • July 2, 2009 10:51 am

Rise above your ”vanilla” view of your circumstances and your life. Don’t allow the enemy to oppress you with a yoke of the mundane.  Don’t let your thoughts take you into captivity.  Today, ask the Lord to renew your vision and purpose — and to spark your creativity! 
 

Isaiah 52:2 Shake yourself from the dust, arise; sit down, O Jerusalem! Loose yourself from the bonds of your neck, O captive daughter of Zion!

 

 

lori Wishing you a day of smooth sailing!

 
 

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Lori Greenwood, ThD

Can You Hear Me Now?

  • April 27, 2009 11:32 am

The Purpose of the Prophetic Voice
 

Hearing God’s voice is critical.  It is the key component in our success, safety, and effectiveness in life.  As we develop a relationship with the voice of the Spirit of God we are able to speak as His prophetic ”mouthpiece” in the earth, bringing His love and life to others. 

 
What is the purpose of the prophetic voice?  The prophetic voice does more than bring restoration or revival to people, it brings new life… it ”births” abundant life… it is able to move people to a place they have never been before.  The prophetic voice brings the God-kind-of-life on the scene and replaces, removes and destroys the works of darkness that have hindered and held people back. 
 

Through the prophetic voice, God wants to bring vibrant, over-flowing life (not just apply bandages) to His people.  To accomplish this…

  • He chooses mercy over judgement (James 2:13)
  • He brings abundant life (John 10:10)
  • He leads people to repentance by His goodness (Romans 2:4)
  • He builds up His church by edification (1 Cor 14:4)
  • He strengthens people through exhortation (1 Cor 14:3)
  •  He speaks words of care & tenderness for our comfort (1 Cor 14:3)
  • He convinces and convicts us  (1 Cor 14:24-25)
  • He reveals His heart & mind  (1 Cor 14:31)
  • He makes spiritual impartation  (1 Timothy 4:15)
  • He reveals Jesus: The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy (Revelation 19:10)

The scriptures reveal to us many ways that God can (and does) speak. They include:

  • Audible voice (John 12:28-29, Matthew 3:17)
  • Inner voice/Inner witness (John 14:26, 1 Kings 19:12)
  • The written word/bible (Prov. 6:23, Ps. 19:8, Heb 1:1-3)
  • Angelic appearances (Acts 27:23, Genesis 16:7-11, Luke 1:13-19, Acts 8:26, Matthew 28:5)
  • Dreams (Acts 2:17, Job 33:14-18, Daniel 1:17, Daniel 5:12, Matthew 1:18-24, Matthew 2:13-15 )
  • Dream interpretation (Daniel 7:1-12, Proverbs 25:2)
  • Visions (Acts 16:8-9, Acts 9:3-6, Joel 2:28)
  • People/Prophets (Acts 11:27-28, Acts 21:10-11)
  • Animals (Numbers 22:28-30)
  • Prophetic acts — sometimes God asks His prophets to do unusual things or actions to make a prophetic statement.  For example, Isaiah was asked by God to walk around barefoot and naked for 3 years (Isaiah 20), and Ezekiel did not always prophesy to people, but to things like the wind or bones (Ezekiel 37).

Are you really listening?  This week, take time, give your attention and your complete concentration to God’s words, His heart and emotions over the various situations and people around you.  As you do this, little by little, you will begin to hear the voice of His Spirit with more and more clarity.  Remember, the Spirit is your helper and your guide.  He is waiting to lead you!

John 16:13 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.

Have a blessed week!
Dr. Greenwood

 

Lori Greenwood, ThD — Associate Pastor 

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