The Promises Of God

The Promises Of God

Brothers and sisters, David begins by emphasizing that all God's promises are fulfilled in Christ, affirming that in Him, they are "yes." He highlights the importance of trusting God's faithfulness and enduring in His will to possess these promises. Using biblical examples like Abraham, David, and the promises made to them—such as land, kingship, and eternal throne—David illustrates that possessing God's promises requires a heart committed to doing His will. He stresses that faith alone isn't enough; we must actively seek to obey and align ourselves with God's heart, which is demonstrated through obedience, waiting patiently, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. David shares that waiting on the Lord renews strength and keeps us young spiritually, enabling us to see the world through God's eyes and live with childlike dependence. Obedience, rather than sacrifice, is the key to fulfilling God's will, as exemplified by Saul's disobedience and David's heart after God's. The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in guiding and empowering us to do God's will, and living in unity as the church—made of living stones—is essential for possessing God's promises. Ultimately, David encourages us to seek a deep relationship with God, to trust His faithfulness, and to live obediently under His Spirit, so that together, as His church, we can claim all that He has promised. OUTLINE OF MAIN POINTS * All promises of God are fulfilled in Christ ("yes" in Him). * Trust in God's faithfulness is essential to possess His promises. * Examples from Scripture: Abraham, David, and the promise of an eternal throne. * Possessing promises requires a heart committed to doing God's will. * Waiting on the Lord renews strength and keeps us spiritually young. * Obedience is greater than sacrifice; it reflects true heart alignment with God. * The Holy Spirit guides, empowers, and aligns us with God's will. * Unity in the church as the body of Christ is vital for possessing God's promises. * Deep relationship and dependence on God are necessary to fulfill His promises. >

Recovery And Our Own Possession

In this message, Kenny emphasizes the central theme of God's cry for recovery and possession, highlighting that God's ultimate purpose is to possess a people for Himself and for them to possess Him. He underscores that God's recovery work begins with His desire to recover what belongs to Him—His own possession—and that this work is fulfilled when His people respond. Kenny stresses that God's plan involves not only Him possessing a people but also that His people possess all that is available in Christ, including the inheritance and the spiritual riches. He points out that God's work hinges on human response, emphasizing that without a willing response, recovery and possession cannot occur. Kenny illustrates this with biblical examples, such as Abraham, Jacob, Peter, and Paul, showing how their responses to God's call led to the realization of God's purpose. He advocates for a church built as a spiritual house of living stones, emphasizing the importance of seeing Christ as the cornerstone and the church as the house of God. Kenny also highlights the priesthood of all believers, urging believers to function as priests and to see the church as a divine assembly called to show forth God's excellencies. Ultimately, he calls for a passionate pursuit of possessing Christ, urging believers to respond willingly and wholeheartedly to God's call, so His recovery work can be completed and His purpose fulfilled. MAIN POINTS OUTLINE * God's cry in this hour is for recovery and possession. * God's primary purpose is to possess a people for Himself, and they are to possess Him. * Recovery begins with God's desire and is fulfilled through human response. * Believers are divinely chosen and called to possess all in Christ, including inheritance and spiritual riches. * Response is vital: no response means no recovery or possession. * Examples from Scripture (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Paul) demonstrate the importance of responding to God's call. * The church is a spiritual house built of living stones, with Christ as the cornerstone. * The priesthood of all believers is essential for recovery; believers are called to function as priests. * Seeing Christ as the center and the church as His bride is crucial for fulfilling God's purpose. * A passionate pursuit of Christ and His purpose is necessary; response must be wholehearted and willing. * God's work is ultimately about showing forth His excellencies through a responsive, united people. >

The Testimony Of Jesus and The Word Of God

Lucio emphasizes that the book of Revelation centers on the theme of recovery, particularly the recovery of the testimony of Jesus, which is symbolized by the lampstands. The opening vision of Revelation depicts seven golden lampstands representing the churches, which have fallen into spiritual decline and need restoration. The culmination of this recovery is seen in the New Jerusalem, where Christ, the true light, illuminates eternally, symbolizing the complete fulfillment of God's work. Lucio highlights that the testimony of Jesus is both a reality and a symbol, closely linked to the word of God, which is essential for this recovery. He explains that Jesus' own testimony was embodied in His life, setting divine evidence through His words and actions, and that this continues through the church, which is called to embody and express Christ. The enemy's rage against the testimony underscores its importance, as it ushers in God's kingdom. Lucio stresses the practical necessity of daily, morning communion with God's word, allowing it to nourish and shape believers into living testimonies. He underscores that the word of God and the testimony of Jesus are inseparable, with the word acting as the foundation for authentic testimony, exemplified in Christ's life and in the church’s ongoing witness. Ultimately, the recovery of this testimony is vital for the spiritual health of the church and the coming of God's eternal kingdom. MAIN POINTS OUTLINE * The book of Revelation emphasizes the theme of recovery, especially the testimony of Jesus. * The lampstands symbolize the churches, which have fallen into spiritual decline and need restoration. * The culmination of recovery is the New Jerusalem, where Christ is the eternal light. * The testimony of Jesus is both a reality and a symbol, closely linked to the word of God. * Jesus' own testimony embodied divine truth through His life, words, and actions. * The church is called to embody and express the testimony of Jesus, continuing His witness. * The enemy fiercely opposes the testimony of Jesus because it ushers in God's kingdom. * Practically, believers must engage in daily, morning communion with God's word to be transformed into living testimonies. * The word of God and the testimony of Jesus are inseparable; the word forms the foundation of authentic witness. * Recovery of the testimony of Jesus is essential for the spiritual health of the church and the fulfillment of God's eternal plan. >

God's Desire For Zion

Dana emphasizes that God's recovery work is primarily sovereign, driven by His mighty hand, often unseen but active behind the scenes. Using Isaiah 11 and Zechariah 4, Dana illustrates that God's hand recovers His people not by human might but through His Spirit, symbolized by the olive trees and the unseen oil flowing into the golden lampstand. The recovery process involves stages, beginning with salvation and progressing through spiritual growth, obedience, and ascent to higher understanding of God's purposes. Dana highlights biblical stories—Joseph, Ezekiel, Habakkuk, and others—as examples of God's hidden hand working through trials, opposition, and mystery to accomplish His divine plan. He stresses the importance of ascending Mount Zion spiritually, moving from initial salvation to a deeper knowledge of God's heart, especially His love for Zion. Dana underscores that God's love for Zion is profound, rooted in His desire for His dwelling place to be filled with His glory, righteousness, and truth. The ultimate goal is for believers to align with God's heart, intercede for Zion, and experience His recovery work, which is sovereign, mysterious, and driven by divine love. MAIN POINTS OUTLINE * Personal testimony of salvation and influence of Keswick conventions * God's recovery work is sovereign and often unseen, driven by His Spirit * Biblical examples demonstrate God's hidden hand working through trials and opposition * Spiritual ascent involves moving from salvation to higher understanding and obedience * God's deep love for Zion and His desire to restore His dwelling place with glory and righteousness * Believers are called to intercede and align with God's heart for Zion's recovery * The process involves mystery, divine sovereignty, and love, requiring faith and spiritual growth >

Abraham And The Possession Of The Land

David begins by emphasizing the importance of God's promises, tracing them from Genesis through the Old and New Testaments, highlighting their significance for our faith and possession of God's blessings. He recalls God's covenant with Abram, where God promised descendants and land, and how this promise was confirmed through a divine covenant symbolized by passing between animal halves. David stresses that God's promises are foundational and weighty, designed to guide us toward spiritual possession. He explains that possession is linked to these promises, which are both personal and corporate, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's promises as belonging to the church as a whole. Using the story of the spies in Canaan, David illustrates how seeing as God sees—focusing on His love and purpose—enables believers to possess what God has promised. He highlights the need to see beyond objective facts and to trust in God's perspective, which is rooted in His love for His church. David encourages us to follow fully, which involves knowing the Lord intimately, dying to self, and trusting His faithfulness. Ultimately, he reminds us that possession is a corporate journey, bound by divine promises made to the church, urging us to see with God's eyes and to hold fast to His faithfulness in our pursuit of His promises. OUTLINE OF MAIN POINTS * God's promises are central to biblical history and our faith, from Genesis to Revelation. * Possession of God's promises is linked to understanding and trusting His covenant, symbolized by divine covenants and divine fire. * Promises are both personal and corporate; the church is the unit of possession, emphasizing unity in God's plan. * Seeing as God sees—focused on His love and purpose—is essential for possessing God's promises. * Following fully involves knowing the Lord intimately, dying to self, and trusting His faithfulness. * Divine promises are weighty and foundational, guiding us through history and into spiritual fulfillment. * Our pursuit of possession requires a corporate response, unity, and perseverance, rooted in divine faithfulness. >