REAL (4): How it is to grow up in an environment where thinking wasforbidden

How it is to grow up in an environment where thinking was forbidden. 

Dr Paul Taylor and I had a little retreat in a hotel in Andover, MA from Friday afternoon thru Saturday. March 18-19, 2016) 

We spoke about this project if I can call it like that of convening people from many nations to a group like REAL. We know each of you can be a REAL blessing to people you probably would never meet if not here. 

It is time to converge and build relationships to empower other people to advance the Kingdom of God by raising and training people into leadership. 

But first of all we want to address the biggest hindrance for any of us to pursue the destiny God has for us. 

It is about the ability to think for yourself. Most of us if not the totality of us has grown in an environment that we were forbidden to think differently! 

Dr. Taylor will share with us what was it is his experience and discoveries after being raised in a religious environment where thinking was forbidden.

PAUL TAYLOR:

I am responding to thought 2.

I was raised in a very strict Pentecostal church. Where u were told what to believe and what u could do or not do. U know the dos and don'ts. We were never allowed to dream with God or to discover the mysteries of the Kingdom. It wasn't until I was 50 years old that I was set free to more fully understand my identity and purpose in Christ. 

We went to church a lot because going to church was spiritual and everything else was secular. The dreams that I had as a young man were discouraged because they didn't fit into the "church" box. I went to college as a business major and then had an encounter with the Lord that changed the direction of my life. I only knew one way to serve God at that time and it was to enter the "ministry".  Now my understanding of ministry has totally changed. 

Look forward to hear your thoughts.

JSALUM:

Paul, what your answer has to do with business? I think that the way we traditionally have been taught may affect all areas of our lives!

PAUL TAYLOR:

The teaching in the church was that if u really were going to serve God u would be a preacher, teacher, evangelist, etc.  There was no teaching on the fact that all of life is part of the Kingdom of God. That if we were created to be a carpenter, then we could be carpenter using our gifts to glorify God and expand the Kingdom of God. I use "carpenter" as an example but it could be doctor or lawyer or farmer. All of these are part of God's kingdom.

It is interesting that any church leaders, don't think a businessman or a farmer is involved in ministry unless they r doing something in the church but they have no problem asking them for money to support the work of the church. So without the businessman the work of the church would be difficult to accomplish (my past thinking).  So how can that businessman not be involved in the work of the ministry?

Is his work not considered working for the Lord?

ANDRE DORNELAS:

You are absolutely right Pr Paul. We are priests and kings in the Kingdom. The problem is that sometimes we do not involve the Kings ( people who God called to rule financially ) to sit at the table with us and with them God's vision. Once we realize that they are the ones who will not only give money but also give their knowledge than things will be different. We are kings and priests. The kingdom needs both to minister God's love and purposes to the world.

God bless everyone.

JSALUM:

Thought 2

Kings and priests. We are priests in the Church and in the world. We are before God all the time in the world to reconcile people with God. We are ambassadors which is a proper Kingdom word. We are royal priesthood everywhere. Kings are not just to rule financially.  Yes, Andre, that is the idea regarding the church aspect. Jesus kings rule on earth, rule over money, they are not ruled or are under the domain of money. They are servant kings in all areas of life, in all areas of influence in our society. Jesus sent His disciples Into all the world and we are trying to bring the whole world into the church, meaning into our buildings and structures. Where two or more disciples meet there is Church. Right now the Church is here not even geographically! 

Paul Taylor

Our thinking must change and will change when we discover that the Church is not the Kingdom of God. It is in the Kingdom but the Kingdom of God encompasses everything that is created. In the beginning was the Word....All things were made through Him and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life.... Jn. 1:1-4

The Kingdom of God is about Life!  Not just church life. We r His children. He is concerned about all aspects of our lives. Where our children go to school. Where we will go on vacation this year. He never leaves us!  We must break the mindset of a Sunday morning church mentality. When we gave our lives to Christ we gave every day to Him. Not just Sunday.

Question:  Why would Jesus teach in Luke 16:8 "For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of the light."

Why does James write to ask for wisdom and u will receive it in abundance from the Lord?  Is this just for church?

Reymundo Benitez:

Powerful teachings

Josimar Salum

Thought 3

Josimar Salum:

1) Paul and Andre emphasized we are Kings and priests. What does it mean being kings and priests? What verses of the Scriptures can reveal these truths?  

2)Those who have been born again are kings and priests. If you are a pastor or an evangelist, per example, it doesn't mean you are more anointed than a carpenter, a Doctor, a businessman or a teacher. How you and I can bring the influence of the Kingdom into air daily lives? How can we rule financially, in our schools, in politics, etc?

3) The gifts and the work of the ministry is not just for church, but for anywhere there is a need. What about the gift of discernment helping us to close a business deal? The gift of knowledge to open doors for our orphanage kids? The gift of wisdom to help us get the resources we need to run a shop, a daycare?

4) Andre referred to that we need people outside the church that will make things different within the church. What things? Church people tend to see the things in the world from a "local church perspective". Usually we want to make members for our churches and not disciples for the kingdom? Can we think differently? What are these concepts needed to be understood so we can be successful?  Why worldly people don't pray, don't fast, don't even believe in God and they are successful in their businesses? 

Camila spoke about the prophet not making distinction between ministry and outside of the ministry. Life is ministry. Anything can be a ministry. 

There is not more altars in churches for God. The last altar was the cross of Jesus. Religious people build altars, Jesus disciples build His kingdom.

GO TO THOUGHT 3 Please

REAL (3): God's pleasure is to give us His Kingdom

A thought came to my mind. We need to depend on the Lord every day and everywhere is the same. We can be in the poorest country or in the richest one,

we must depend on Jesus!

Let me say again! It does not matter if you are in New York or if you are in a tiny village in Burundi. It doesn't even matter if you are a billionaire or if you possess no assets. We must depend on the Lord for a small thing and for a big thing.

It is a fact that it is easier to depend on Him when we have nothing than to depend on Him if we are rich. 

It is a fact also that there are many people around that don't depend on the Lord and even so their needs are supplied. All of us believers and non believers will have our needs supplied. 

Why should we then depend on Him? Cause we are His children and we are in His Kingdom!

It it true! Suffering children are safe in Jesus arms. He takes care of all humanity. 

The point is that we have His Kingdom. It is our relationship with Him we can't lack. Everybody has needs and commonly the same needs, but many don't seek His Kingdom and righteousness. 

Cheer up! It is God's pleasure to give us His Kingdom.

Josimar Salum

REAL (2): Simple guidelines for REAL

SIMPLE GUIDELINES FOR REAL

1- REAL is a group for Kingdom people who want to be a blessing to others. 

REAL is for people with a kingdom mindset. What is a kingdom mindset set? To think like Jesus Himself think. 

We want to build relationships across cultural boundaries; empower others to a better life for their families, communities and nations; advance the Kingdom to transform society, fight poverty and build up people to leadership roles everywhere.

2-REAL group is about Relationships, Empowering, Advancement and Leadership. 

We want to change nations by changing ourselves and people around us. This expression "around us" is seen in a global perspective. Someone around us may be located 10.000 miles away geographically, but not distant in presence. They are only far two fingers away from our phones, laptops or tablets. It is just a matter of starting a chat pressing a bottom!

3 - We share here only things pertaining the objectives of the group. Anything that is meant for personal promotion, money driven and religious events are not encouraged. 

That is it! Just three simple guidelines.

Now just few recommendations, please.

Please, do not post any matter that you are not the author. Do not forward anything to the group. Please, comment every post you read, about every audio you hear and every video you watch. Ask questions. Interact! All comments and questions are welcome and highly encouraged. 

Please, do not post any COMMENT with more than 300 words and let us be patient to wait for others that may want to reply. When you comment tag subject replying by clicking on it. 

Any comment is welcome. If we think anything is  "bizarre" it will NOT be treated as such. All ideas are welcome and what you may say will not be consider either correct or wrong. It is not a matter of being even politically correct. We are open to read any ideas or thoughts.

You also may comment the posts in the REAL blog. All teachings are published in the blog, but not all comments. Publish your comments in the blog, please.

Understand that sometimes you will be writing in USA and someone will only read your words 10 hours later like Apollos Sam from India. You will be writing during the day and someone will be sleeping.

I also recommend you "mute" the Whatsapp chat in your phone. People in the group are from many different time zones. You may be sleeping when somebody is sending a message. 

Welcome to the REAL journey!

Always believing it is possible.

Dr. Josimar Salum 

Dr. Paul Taylor 

REAL (1): What is it? Purpose, Vision and Strategy

ALERT! YOU ARE ENTERING INTO PURE FIRE OF THE UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM! 

"Who you are is more important than what you do. Who you really are is not who people around you think you are. Your purpose in life is not based in the color of your skin, where you were born, what you are doing in life, it doesn't come from your natural family and it is beyond your thinking. Your purpose in life relies totally upon in who you are indeed. When you find out who you are you will find the purpose of your life. Therefore, there is nothing more powerful in the world when people who know who they are stand together as ONE. REAL group is about find your ALPHA and OMEGA, your beginning and the end! Are you ready to join REAL? Are you ready to be transformed? Are you ready?"

Welcome to REAL!

This is a REAL relationship group! REAL is an acronym for Relationships, Empowering, Advancement, and Leadership. 

This is a group for individuals who want to grow in all areas of their lives. We are a religion free zone group who want to follow Jesus Christ.

Jesus has never found a religion, but proclaimed and brought His Kingdom to His world and to the human affairs. We must be practitioners and not just talkers and hearers. We strive to proceed as we talk. 

Are you willing to pursue a different way of learning? Here it is a life time opportunity!

Dr Paul Taylor and  Dr. Josimar Salum are leading the group. There are some people in REAL that are already mentoring. Business people, scientists, professors, pastors and some of many areas of expertise from many nations. 

Please, understand your participation as you were seated around a round table in a room and enjoying your favorite meal with friends. 

This is not about religion! This is not a room for you to get offended by what someone may share! 

We are going to build relationships! To think together! To "dia-logue" (Greek dia - through / logos - Word = through the Word - trough Jesus Himself). 

If you think this is something you want to commit yourself let us journey together in the roads of the Kingdom of God. If not, if you are already in the group, feel free to leave. 

But, please follow the instructions! 

If we look into the perspective of the Church, there is a great need for transparency in the body of Christ. But this is not just a must for the Church, but for every aspect in society. 

We need to be real with each other so that we all grow in our relationships, we empower each other, we advance the Kingdom (our calling), and we become the leaders God wants us to be. THAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP. 

SPECIFICALLY HERE WE WANT EACH PERSON TO UNDERSTAND LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS PRINCIPLES THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND OTHERS AS THEY FULFILL THEIR CALLING AND PURPOSE IN GOD. WHEN WE DO THIS WE ARE TRANSFORMED, FURTHER THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND FIGHT POVERTY.

This is not a teacher-student class type endeavor, but it is an ongoing mutual learning journey where everyone will be sharing wisdom. AND PRACTICING! It is more about REVELATION THAN KNOWLEDGE, MORE ABOUT DOING THAN TALKING.

I hope you understand what we are trying to accomplish. 

AND VERY IMPORTANT: 

WHO YOU ARE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU UNDERSTAND WHO YOU ARE YOU WILL BE WHO YOU HAVE BEEN CREATED TO BE AND FLOW IN YOUR CALLING. 

BUSINESS PRINCIPLES WILL GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE AND THE WISDOM NECESSARY TO PUT IN PRACTICE AND  SUCCEED. 

And ALL principles THAT will BE shared will also help others all around the world.

People from many different nations are in this community already. From where you are living you can make a difference around the world. We believe God is looking for someone who can change de game, and not simply play.

Share with others these thoughts and the following invitation:

If you want real transformation in your live to thrive and succeed join the kings and champions from around the globe. If you want to participate, it is financially free. Download Whatsapp to your phone and send a message with your full name, your nationality, what country you live now and who has refer you to the group. Whatsapp number is 1-774-696-3714

Please, read the ongoing thoughts as many as you can on www.realtransformation.online

Believe for the impossible!

Dr. Josimar Salum

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Dr. Paul Taylor

Champions with Destiny
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The unspeakable and invisible!

Greetings to all Champions!

I write to you with great expectations!  I am expecting God, through the power of the Holy Spirit that resides in each of you to do the impossible!  If you watch the news you realize that our world as it moves away from God, is falling a part!  All around the world there is death, deception and destruction.  Whether you live in the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Madagascar, the Middle East or the United States, man continues to think He is God and doesn’t need the very one who created him!  How sad, because the end will be destruction for all who live separated from the living God, JESUS CHRIST!  We are living in perilous times my friends, but be of good cheer because Jesus Christ has overcome all that you see and may be experiencing today!

This is the Word of the Lord for you!

“Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.”  2 Corinthians 5:5

You have been prepared for this!  Prepared for what? The apostle Paul is speaking about the resurrection and eternal life!  He is sharing how the power of eternal life changes how we live NOW!  The word “prepare” in the King James Version is “wrought.”  It means to accomplish, to finish, to fashion.  In other words God has made you for this time that you live.  Whatever you may be going through, you were created to face.  You possess everything necessary to be successful in Christ.  It is like one of those cake mixes that you buy in a box at the grocery store.  Everything is in the box to make it a cake.  All you have to do is add water! You are the cake mix and all that has to be added is the Holy Spirit, which God has given to us! Guaranteed to work!  Let me share with you what you have been prepared for.

1.  You are prepared to speak the unspeakable!  “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, ‘I believed and therefore I spoke,’ we also believe and therefore speak.”  2 Corinthians 4:13 We speak by faith calling those things that do not exist, as though they did!  Just like Abraham in Romans 4:17.  David did this when facing Goliath!  Daniel did this when facing the lions!  Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego did this when facing the fiery furnace! Jesus did this when he raised the young girl from the dead.  “She is not dead, she is sleeping!!!”  You were created, fashioned to speak the unspeakable!

2.  You are prepared to see the invisible!  “While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.  For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”  2 Corinthians 4:18  Do not dwell on what you see with your natural eyes.  This is what the Lord spoke to me.  “You can’t uncreate what is created, but you can form it!”  Isaiah 43:1 says, But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel:  Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.  For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;…Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes I have made him.” Isa. 43:1-3,7.  Notice here that God doesn’t remove the fire, the rivers, or the waters, but uses them to form His people!  The word “created” means to select, to feed, and the word “form” means to mold, to determine.  The waters of tribulation that you see with your natural eye is not to destroy you, but to form you into who God created you to be!  The forming is invisible!  You can’t see it with your natural eye until it is manifested after you come through the fire!!!  SEE THE INVISIBLE!

3.  You were created to dwell in Him, the eternal!  “For this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation, which is from heaven.”  2 Corinthians 5:2 This habitation is Jesus Christ!  In Him we live and move and have our being!  Our existence!  This is the progression of the Kingdom of God.  We live in Christ! We move by the power of the Holy Spirit and we be or exist because of who God created us to be!  This is not just someone we will be in the future or in heaven, but it is who we are now by faith!

4.  You were created to walk by faith and not be sight! 2 Corinthians 5:7  Verses 6 and 8 both speak of confidence!  We walk with confidence because faith in Christ allows us to overcome the trials and tribulations of this world!  THAT MORTALITY (DEATH) MAY BE SWALLOWED UP BY LIFE!  LIFE SWALLOWS UP EVERYTHING THAT WE FACE TODAY!  LIFE ALWAYS WINS!  LIFE ALWAYS OVERCOMES DEATH!

YOU WERE PREPARED FOR THIS DAY!  YOU ARE LIVING IN ETERNAL LIFE NOW!  

SPEAK THE UNSPEAKABLE!

SEE THE INVISIBLE!

DWELL IN THE ETERNAL!

WALK IN THE IMPOSSIBLE BY FAITH!

Do not be discouraged today.  You were created and prepared for whatever you are facing.  God is forming each of us in order that we might manifest Jesus Christ to a world that is lost!

Believing for the impossible,

Dr. Paul Taylor

President/CEO

Champions with Destiny

Www.championswithdestiny.com

Championswd@gmail.com

1-781-775-9283

Intimacy with the Lord

You think you need to find time to be with the Lord. Well, that is something you must learn! Intimacy is not being alone! Intimacy is finding Jesus in everything you live, you do and even see. It is a thought connected with His presence by the very nature of life. He is closer to you. Religion says you must kneel down, close your eyes, raise your hands to connect with God. He just says: Let me get along with you. Hello! I am with you! How can you be alone with someone that is everywhere? Yes, there will be times for quietness, for a secret place, for solitude. But Jesus is waiting for you to be aware of being with Him where He is. Where? Always right here. For you to perceive Him always! (JSalum)

This is the key to Kingdom living and breaking free from a religious system that limits you to buildings, times, days, holidays, positions and mindsets.  The Kingdom of God is being able to think like God without the limits of carnal minds.  This is our challenge even when we acknowledge this with our minds, we still must embrace it in our spirit and believe it in our hearts!  Amen!!! (Paul Taylor)

WARNING: The Gospel of the Kingdom was proclaimed in Madagascar!

Greetings to you, Champion of God!

Praise God!  What a wonderful trip to Madagascar.  Let me begin by thanking you who prayed for Dr. Josimar Salum and me as we traveled and shared the message of the Kingdom of God to a people who are doing amazing things in the nation of Madagascar. 

If you have people you know who may benefit from the teaching that goes forth from CWD and The Kings Net, please send us (click here) their email address and we will be pleased to add them to the list. 

Let me share quickly what we experienced in the great nation of Madagascar. We encountered so many people who are hungry for the Word of the Kingdom and how they can be empowered to fulfill their purpose on earth in that nation. The people of Madagascar are loving and kind, treating us like royalty.  We can’t thank God enough for the generosity and kindness they showed toward us. They want to change their nation and they are not just praying about this, but they are working diligently to impact the seven mountains of influence that will bring change to Madagascar.  This was so incredible to see.

What were we trying to accomplish?  Dr. Salum and I partnered together to share the revelation of the Kingdom of God that would help change the mindset of many people who have never heard the message of the Kingdom of God quite like Dr. Salum shared with them.  We taught on the topic "Work is worship”, the power of righteousness, Kingdom Transformation basics (that are not so basic), the Soulutionist Leader, the religious gospel x the Gospel of the Kingdom and much more.  

If you want to download the textbook please go to the Facebook group called, Madagascar École de Transformation.  I want to encourage all of you to join also the group African Great Lakes Cause and take part in these groups discussions that will be there to continue the work that we have begun. There is so much more to  discover concerning the Kingdom of God.   

LET ME WARN YOU MUCH OF WHAT YOU WILL READ THAT IS IN THE WORK BOOK THAT WE WROTE, YOU PROBABLY NEVER HEARD BEFORE! LET ME ENCOURAGE YOU TO GO TO THE WORD OF GOD AND SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH!  DO NOT SIMPLY TAKE WHAT BOTH DR. SALUM AND I ARE TEACHING, BUT SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES LIKE THE BEREANS DID. 

Some of the material I have shared before with you. The revelation from Dr. Salum is eye opening and I pray it will help you to receive from the Lord the Truth that will set you free and release you to fulfill your purpose in the Kingdom of God on earth, as it is in heaven!

We will be posting all audios from the teachings at Sound Cloud. Click here.

This is the scripture I received today as I was praying.  I encourage you to read the entire Hebrews 5 and Hebrews 6.  The apostle Paul is challenging the Jewish people to push forward into the deeper things of God and not return to the law. 

Here is what I heard from the Lord.  “…of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain,…”  Hebrews 5:11.  I realize the apostle Paul was speaking to a people who had become dull of hearing the Truth! Maybe we are dull of hearing, but it is a fact that the revelation of the Kingdom of God is exploding at this time in the hearts of many.  I feel like the apostle Paul, “We have much to say about the Kingdom of God, and hard to explain what is being revealed at this time.”  In fact, you must discover the Kingdom of God by seeking Jesus to reveal to you the truth of the Kingdom.  You can read what has been written in the textbook, but the Holy Spirit must speak to your spirit for you to understand the power of the Cross!  Many can not see the revelation of the Kingdom of God for the same reasons Paul was admonishing the people he was writing to in the book of Hebrews.

1.  The Jewish people were being pulled back into Judaism because their hearts had grown hard and their ears dull of hearing the truth.  It was easier to return to what they were comfortable with.  Many in the church today have grown comfortable!

2.  They were immature still needing to drink milk, and not solid food.  Paul to the Corinthians said this was because they were carnal.  Our flesh will never be able to comprehend the things of the Kingdom because they are not learned with our intellect, but they are discerned spirit to spirit!  1 Corinthians 2:4;  

1 Cor. 2:10-16

3.  They were stuck in discussing the elementary principles of Christ such as repentance from dead works, doctrine of baptisms, etc…  These things were considered foundational, but elementary.  We should all be way beyond discussing these things, but many are still arguing over these principles. GROW UP AND MOVE ON!

My friend, these three things are traps that religion will keep you in bondage to, thinking you are doing something for God, when in reality you are immature and need to push into the deeper things, the Kingdom things that will bring change in our own lives and to the people we influence.  Remember, there are seven mountains of influence in our society.  We will never impact our cultures from the mountain of religion!  There are some very good, powerful churches in the world today, but any church alone will never be able to change culture or society!  This is hard for some pastors to understand and accept.  No doubt that change must begin with Jesus Christ!  

We were in church when we watched the laying hands on 
a presbyter of God to shepherd alongside brother Kim Midgley.

Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand!  Jesus is the door to the Kingdom of God. Jesus Himself is the Kingdom. BUT, WE MUST BE A TRUE DISCIPLE OF CHRIST IN EVERY ONE OF THOSE MOUNTAINS OF INFLUENCE TO SEE CHANGE COME TO OUR NATIONS!  CHANGE BEGINS IN US!

Our desire is to empower every believer to be a change agent in their sphere of influence! We want to disciple sons of the Kingdom instead of helping them to be members of a church. When they are together they are the Church and individually each of them is member of each other. (Romans 12:5) Do not allow religion to keep you from moving forward.  Begin to change the way you think about your ministry for the Lord.  How can you be a solution to the problems around you?  THINK!  Shake off religion and begin to hunger and thirst for righteousness, FOR SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD!

I look forward to hear from you.  Read the booklet and let me know what you think!  In the mean time, go and be God to a world that is looking for solutions to their problems.  I believe in you!

Believing for the impossible,

Dr. Paul Taylor

President/CEO

Champions with Destin

Championswd@gmail.com

1-781-775-9283

To contact Dr. Josimar Salum, please, click here

We honor the men of God who diligently feed Jesus sheep in all Madagascar

Key thoughts on being “the Soulutionist." by Paul Taylor

I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which  

was given to me for you, to  fulfill the word of God, 

²⁶ the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from  

generations, but now has been revealed to His saints.  

²⁷To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 

²⁸Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man  

perfect in Christ Jesus. ²⁹To this end I also labor, striving 

according to His working which works in me mightily.   

Colossians 1:25-29

 

Here are a few key thoughts from the above scripture keeping in mind that you are the solution or like I have coined the phrase “the Soulutionist” to the world around you.

1.  We are stewards of revelation that God has given to us and we must fulfill the word of God by sharing what we know of the “mystery” of God with others.  Also read 1 Cor. 4:1,2.

 

2.  The mystery that Paul is speaking about is not the gospel of salvation (though you must be saved or forgiven to receive revelation of God’s created purpose for you), but Christ in you, the hope of glory!  This is why you are a solution to someone’s problem!  God created everything for a purpose (Gen. 1) and that includes YOU!  

 

3.  I think it is very interesting that verse 28 says that Paul not only preached this mystery, but warned every man!  That word “warned” in the Greek simply means that he drew their attention to this revelation that God was in them, that they were One with Him because that had been reconciled to the Father through the blood of Jesus Christ!

 

4.  With this knowledge of Christ in them the hope of glory they could be presented, not only to God in eternity, but to the world!  Presented how?  Perfect, complete, full, and mature!  In other words a Champion!  One who has overcome all challengers to become the best at what he or she was created to be (the will of God for you!)!   

 

THIS IS THE TRANSFORMATION THAT PAUL SPOKE ABOUT IN ROMANS 12:1,2 AND ALLOWS US TO PROVE WHAT IS THAT GOOD AND ACCEPTABLE AND PERFECT WILL OF GOD.  The word “prove” means to test.  Where do we test the will of God?  IN THE WORLD!  This is what we are doing on a daily basis.  

 

5.  Paul says, “To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightly.”  Col. 1:29  He is striving for God’s created purpose for His life to fulfilled!  Part of that purpose for Him was to communicate the revelation that he received so that others might walk in their full, and complete purpose!

My friends, once you begin to understand what Jesus Christ has done for you, you will never simply go to church again!  You will begin to understand your created purpose and walk in it!  This is not a religious observance!  This is a Truth that will make you free to be who you (your created identity) were created to be and thus BE the solution to problems around you!

Meditate on this portion of Scripture and receive a fuller revelation of what Paul and the Holy Spirit are communicating to us.  I am excited for each and everyone of you.  Walk in your freedom today as saved, forgiven, reconciled son of God!  You are a champion!

How God worked through circumstances

We have been looking at Israel in Egypt and how God worked through circumstances to bring His people into the Promised Land.  

Let me remind you that our Promised Land is not heaven!!!  

The Promised Land for the believer today is to walk in the fullness of God on earth as it is in heaven!  God has promises for you and me to be fulfilled here on earth.  Don’t wait to get to heaven to enjoy your inheritance in Christ!

Our circumstances God uses to move us out of our comfort zone and into His purpose and plan for our lives.  Fear wants to hold us back, but God has given everyone a measure of faith that enables us to move forward in our destiny in Christ. 

There are 3 ways God works in our circumstances:

1.     Through People.
2.     Through Process.
3.     Through Prayer.

The question is will it be History or Destiny?

What causes us to be willing to return to our past history, even when that history is BONDAGE?  There are 6 times in Israel’s history when they are coming out of Egypt (Egypt is a type of the world or bondage), that they complained about their circumstances and wanted to return to Egypt.  I have already explained that God works through our circumstances to move us forward into our destiny in Christ.  We are not much different than Israel in that we often allow our circumstances to hold us captive to the present or we choose to return to our past. Those are not options if you want to walk in your destiny!  I remind you that your destiny is not a place, but a journey walking with God!

Lets look at these 6 complaints of Israel because I believe we can learn some valuable lessons from their mistakes.  I have combined them into 5 complaints because 2 were similar requests.

1.     Complaint #1 comes right when they leave Egypt.  They are surrounded by obstacles.  The mountains around, the Red Sea before and the Egyptians are chasing them.  Fear consumes them and all hope of surviving seems unattainable.  Remember the quote from Wellington Boone, “A man without hope is a man without a future and a man without a future will always return to the past.”  In that moment of crisis, bondage looks better than death!  Maybe you are not facing physical death, but you may be facing what seems to be death.  In that moment, we will all choose the past, our history, even if it is bondage over what seems to be certain death.  UNLESS WE REALIZE GOD HAS A PURPOSE IN OUR CIRCUMSTANCES, FEAR WILL CAUSE US TO RETURN TO THE PAST.  God has a purpose, “Then the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, … Ex. 14:18  God tells Moses to tell the children of Israel to go forward!  WALK IN FAITH!
2.     Complaint #2 arrives when their natural need for food and water arises.  You can read the accounts in Ex. 16 and 17.  They wanted food and water.  God was going to provide, but they were being tested to TRUST Him.  These needs God has promised to provide for us, but we must seek Him first.  How often do we complain or say it was better when…Will you trust God to provide all of your needs according to His glory and riches in heaven?  Or will you return to what seemed better, more secure, even though it was far less than acceptable?
3.    Complaint #3 arrives when we get tired of His provision and we want more!  Our DESIRE for more causes us to be blinded to what we possess.  When we can’t have what we want, we want what we had!  Isn’t it amazing how desire can blind us to the provision of God!
4.    Complaint #4 takes place when Moses sends out the 12 spies to go and spy out the Promised Land.  When our faith is challenged beyond our comfort level we choose to return to the past.  What we believe we will lose, is greater than what God has promised to give us.  To walk in our destiny our faith level must increase and exceed our comfort level!  You have a choice, FAITH OR COMFORT?  If you choose comfort, you will either remain in the wilderness of religion or return to the bondage of the past!  There is no standing still with God’s plan for your life!
5.    Complaint #5 occurs after they have arrived in the Promised Land.  Remember the Promised Land is not heaven.  Even when Israel reached the Promised Land they still had to obey God to receive His blessings, Joshua 7:7.  Joshua’s complaint was after the defeat at Ai.  He wanted to return to the wilderness!  When our expectations of God are not met we want to return to the past!  The problem was that Israel had disobeyed God.  They also had become CONFIDENT in their own abilities rather than remain confident in God!  When this happens God reveals our weakness in order that we might return to Him.

I am totally amazed at what man (and yes, even me if I don’t fight past my fears) will accept in life, rather than to believe for what God has promised!  There is a purpose and plan for you to walk in your destiny in Christ!  It is not a destination, but a journey!  But it is so much better than your history!  The question remains, HISTORY OR DESTINY?  What is it going to be?  It is so easy to judge the children of Israel, but we face the same decisions on a daily basis.  They may not be as dramatic as a Red Sea encounter, but they are no less important to make the right choice to choose to have faith rather than fear.  Stand and watch God fight for you!  The battle is the Lords if we choose DESTINY!

I am praying for all of you.  Stay faithful and believe for the impossible!

Dr. Paul Taylor

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