Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Humility and Fear

Humility and Fear: Living the Spiritual and Supernatural Life in Christ

The Journey Begins

As I sip my coffee and walk through the park, surrounded by the tranquility of the early morning and the gentle hues of the sunrise, I find myself reflecting deeply on what it means to live a spiritual life anchored in humility and fear of the Lord. These concepts aren’t just theories for me; they are the driving force and compass of my journey as a follower of Jesus and as someone striving to walk in the prophetic and supernatural realm. Today, I want to open up about these key elements—not as distant doctrines, but as living realities that shape every conversation, ministry encounter, and personal struggle.

Anchoring Your Spiritual Walk in Humility and Fear

The Christian life is often spoken of as a journey—a road marked by spiritual encounters, lessons learned, and supernatural interventions. At its core, two vital pillars stand out: humility and the fear of the Lord. These powerful biblical keys unlock not only our growth in Jesus but also the depth of prophetic insight and supernatural power available to every believer.

Humility and Fear: Biblical Foundations

When I consider the foundation for these principles, I always come back to 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV):

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”

Humility—meekness—and fear are deeply intertwined. Whenever I minister, interact with people, or even wrestle with my own shortcomings, I find these two traits acting as a governor on my spirit: a gentle reminder to stay teachable, grounded, and aware of God’s holiness.

Meekness is Not Weakness—It's Spiritual Strength

Our culture often misunderstands meekness as weakness. But from the kingdom perspective, meekness is strength under control—just as Jesus embodied. As He declared in His sermon on the mount:
Matthew 5:5 KJV:

“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

To live meekly is to walk in authority with Jesus while remaining humble before God and others. It is to remember that every spiritual and supernatural victory is ultimately by divine grace—not personal merit.

Personal Reflections: Social Media, Ministry, and the Battle for the Heart

I’ve seen it on social media, in ministry, and in my own life: intellectual arguments rarely change hearts. Whether it’s moving someone from Twitter to Instagram, or getting them to change their mind about a biblical truth, logic alone won’t ignite lasting passion. What does? A personal encounter with the supernatural Jesus.
For me, Jesus is not just a subject of study—He is the life changer. I remember being lost and then found, blind and then able to see. It was Jesus Christ who opened my eyes spiritually (Acts 26:18).

Forgiveness and Love: Powerful Spiritual Keys

One lesson I’ve learned from years of ministering in ball fields, beaches, and online is that forgiveness is not optional; it’s essential for supernatural breakthrough. Jesus Himself said in Matthew 6:14-15 (KJV):

“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Pride keeps us bound; humility and forgiveness set us free to walk in our prophetic calling. The supernatural is released through hearts surrendered to love and the kind of holy reverence the Bible calls the “fear of the Lord.”

Maintaining Ground: Standing Strong in the Spirit

Many times, we win spiritual battles—maybe you cast off an addiction, forgive an enemy, or find victory over sin. But remember, as Luke 11:24-26 warns, we must fill that space with the Word of God or risk falling back. It’s not enough to win ground; you must keep it through humility, fear, and continual infilling of the Spirit.

Biblical Teachings: Enduring Sound Doctrine in a World of Fables

One of my greatest frustrations is seeing Christians, some decades in church, yet they don’t know basic scriptures. We live in a world absolutely saturated with distraction, where 95% of consumed content is worldly.
Jesus warns us—through the rich young ruler, and the church of Laodicea (Revelation 3:17-18)—about trusting in worldly wealth or wisdom. Most people are feasting on surface-level, watered-down “pop theology” while neglecting the supernatural meat of the Word.

The Danger of Ear-Tickling and Bible-Chopping

Paul admonished Timothy:

2 Timothy 4:2–5 (KJV): “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth...”

Today, people chase after popular preachers, catchy doctrines, or “fables” that support what they already want to believe, instead of enduring sound doctrine. We need to return to the full counsel of God (Acts 20:27), refusing to cherry-pick verses to suit personal preferences.

Spiritual Victory Requires Spiritual Diet

If we want supernatural results, we need a supernatural input. Jesus says:

John 8:31-32 KJV: “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

The more we fill our hearts with spiritual truth, the more the prophetic and supernatural overflow into our lives.

Personal Anecdotes: From Passion to Power

When I first encountered God in 1995, that moment was supernatural—a fire was ignited in my heart for Jesus that no book, preacher, or program could duplicate.
In the years that followed, however, I made a common mistake: I substituted reading the Bible for reading books about the Bible. There’s nothing wrong with learning from others—but the true spiritual and prophetic life is found in direct intimacy with Jesus, not just knowledge about Him.

Living the Example: Not Just Hearing, But Doing

Transformation is not about winning arguments; it’s about living as an example. As Jesus teaches:

Matthew 5:14–16 (KJV): “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid... Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Arguments rarely change lives, but living out the supernatural and spiritual truths of the gospel does. When people see you persevering, forgiving, standing in faith, that becomes the most compelling witness.

Conclusion: The Supernatural Key of Humility and Fear

As I finish this prayer walk, I am more convinced than ever that humility and fear—the awe of God—are essential keys for walking in spiritual, prophetic, and supernatural victory. Sanctify your heart. Fill it daily with the word of God, not just at your fingertips, but deep within. Let the victory of Jesus, won on the cross, shape how you minister, love, and disciple others. Remember that true spiritual growth comes as we humble ourselves, stand in reverence before God, and let the supernatural flow through our surrendered lives.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Keys to Restoring America

Restoring America Through Faith

This morning on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I lifted the garage door and felt that cool fall breeze on my face. The sun rose through the trees, and I stood barefoot in the quiet—just me and the Lord. Moments like these are not trivial; they’re prophetic invitations to step out of the noise, tune our hearts to Jesus, and recover the supernatural center of our lives.

Lately I’ve been carving out more solitude with God because the war for our attention is real. Social feeds and headlines swirl like a storm, exerting a pull on our emotions and decisions. I’ve learned—often the hard way—that the loudest voice isn’t necessarily the voice of truth. In this post, I want to share what the Holy Spirit has been highlighting: how to move from mere frustration about our culture to a holy desperation that births repentance, unity, prayer, fasting, and revival in America.

From Frustration to Holy Desperation

1) Guard Your Gates: What You Gaze at Shapes Who You Become

Years ago I quit watching television because I realized I could quote more commercial jingles than Scripture. That was a wake-up call. The Bible is clear about the spiritual consequences of what we feed our eyes and minds. Job testifies, “I made a covenant with mine eyes” (Job 31:1, KJV), and the psalmist says, “I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes” (Psalm 101:3, KJV). Jesus takes it further: “If thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out… if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off” (Matthew 5:29–30, KJV). He’s not advocating self-harm; He’s confronting our passivity. What we permit into our gaze eventually governs our heart and behavior.

Scripture unmasks the connection: “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7, KJV). And Paul urges, “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2, KJV). The prophetic assignment here is practical: curate your inputs. If a feed is discipling you more than Jesus, it’s time to unfollow and replace it with prayer, Scripture, and worship.

2) Why Outrage Isn’t Revival

Outrage makes great ratings, but it doesn’t make disciples. Much of today’s media economy is engineered to keep us irritated and divided. It profits from our frustration. Yet frustration alone rarely moves us toward Jesus; it burns us out and leaves us cynical. Revival begins when frustration is converted into prayerful, humble, persistent seeking. It’s the difference between tweeting our anger and weeping between the porch and the altar. The call is not to a louder venting, but to a deeper repentance.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV)

3) Three Keys that Set Hearts on Fire

As I’ve reflected on my own walk and the stories I’ve heard from believers across the nation, three spiritual keys consistently show up in those who move from lukewarm to blazing:

Forgiveness and Gratitude: Jesus told the Pharisee that the woman who washed His feet with her tears loved much because she had been forgiven much (Luke 7:47, KJV). When we truly see the depth of our sin and the greater depth of Jesus’ mercy, love ignites. Gratitude fuels obedience.
Encounter with God: The shift from intellectual assent to living faith often comes through a real encounter with Jesus. “Without faith it is impossible to please him… he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6, KJV). God delights to reveal Himself to the hungry heart.
Holy Desperation: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6, KJV). Think of the woman with the issue of blood who pressed through the crowd to touch the hem of His garment (Mark 5:27–29, KJV). Desperation pushes past dignity and distraction to lay hold of Jesus.

These keys sound simple, but they require a spiritual, prophetic posture: humility, expectancy, and bold obedience. They are the pathway from frustration to transformation.

Personal Reflections and Experiences

When I stepped outside this morning and snapped that sunrise photo for Instagram, it wasn’t about aesthetics. It was about alignment. I need those quiet Mississippi mornings to remember whose voice matters most. I’ve noticed that when I begin my day in the presence of Jesus—Bible open, heart listening—the rest of the day follows a different cadence. The spiritual atmosphere shifts. Discernment rises. The noise loses its power.

Over the years I’ve also watched how social media can amplify what’s already simmering in our hearts. “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh” (Luke 6:45, KJV). If I binge on fear and rage, I’ll post fear and rage. If I feast on the Word and prayer, I’ll speak life. This is why I keep circling back to the practical challenge: watch what you watch, and examine what you think about most. Our inner meditation becomes our outer manifestation.

I’ve learned not to rely on clever arguments to change people. Information alone rarely melts a heart. But testimony and presence—walking out the gospel with integrity—can spark a brushfire of revival. Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father” (Matthew 5:16, KJV). When we live what we preach, the prophetic power of our witness multiplies.

Biblical References and Teachings (KJV)

Repentance and Renewal

Romans 12:2: “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…” (KJV)
2 Chronicles 7:14: Humble, pray, seek, turn—then God heals the land. (KJV)
John 8:31–32: “If ye continue in my word… ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (KJV)

Guarding the Gateways

Proverbs 23:7: “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (KJV)
Job 31:1: “I made a covenant with mine eyes…” (KJV)
Psalm 101:3: “I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes…” (KJV)

Revival through Hunger and Encounter

Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” (KJV)
Hebrews 11:6: God rewards those who diligently seek Him. (KJV)
Mark 5:27–29: The woman touches Jesus’ garment and is healed. (KJV)
Malachi 4:2: “Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings…” (KJV)
Luke 7:47: “Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much…” (KJV)

Unity, Prayer, and Power

John 17:21: Jesus prays that we “all may be one… that the world may believe…” (KJV)
Ephesians 6:12: “We wrestle not against flesh and blood…” (KJV)
Mark 16:17–18: Signs follow believers—deliverance, healing. (KJV)
Matthew 6:33: “Seek ye first the kingdom of God… and all these things shall be added…” (KJV)
Revelation 3:17–19: The Laodicean church—rich yet blind, called to repent. (KJV)

A Prophetic Plea for America: What Change Requires

America doesn’t change because we shout at the darkness; it changes because the church shines with the light of Jesus. Politicians won’t save us. Programs won’t sustain us. Only a return to the spiritual center—repentance, prayer, fasting, and unity in Jesus—will heal our land. We must move from consuming to consecrating, from scrolling to seeking, from frustration to holy desperation.

Here’s a spiritual, prophetic, and supernatural blueprint I’m praying into:

Repent personally and corporately. Ask the Lord to search your heart (Psalm 139:23–24, KJV). Own what He shows you. Turn decisively.
Fast and pray with purpose. Start with one day each week. Choose specific burdens—your city, your church, your leaders—and watch how God aligns your heart to His.
Seek unity beyond preference. Unity isn’t uniformity; it’s a Jesus-first alignment (John 17). Find believers who love the Word and prayer; lock shields.
Detox your inputs. Turn off the outrage machine. Guard your eyes and ears. Replace noise with Scripture, worship, and silence before God.
Obey quickly. The Spirit’s nudges often require small, immediate steps. Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Move, and watch provision follow (Matthew 6:33, KJV).

In Scripture, God often meets His people in the fire (Daniel 3). He didn’t meet the Hebrew boys before the furnace but in it. Likewise, He meets us in our trials and our desperation, not our complacency. The prophetic question is simple: how desperate are we for Jesus to be enthroned again over our hearts, homes, churches, and nation?

Practical Steps: Cultivating a Spiritual Lifestyle that Invites Revival

Daily Rhythm

Morning consecration: 20–30 minutes in the Word before screens (John 8:31–32, KJV).
Midday check-in: A five-minute reset—pray, breathe, thank Jesus, re-center.
Evening examen: Ask, “What shaped my heart today—the world or the Word?” Repent, rejoice, reset.

Weekly Commitments

Fast one meal or one day: Aim your hunger at heaven (Matthew 5:6, KJV).
Scripture memory: Hide a verse in your heart that addresses your current battle (Psalm 119:11, KJV).
Serve locally: Look for a simple way to love your city—prayer walks, food distribution, visiting the lonely.

Unity and Accountability

Small group prayer: Join or start a weekly prayer time focused on repentance, revival, and your community.
Mentor relationship: Walk with someone seasoned in Scripture and the Spirit (Proverbs 13:20, KJV).
Guard your tongue: Refuse gossip and division. Be the peacemaker who fights for unity in Jesus (John 17).

Discernment in the Digital Age

Audit your feed: Ask of every input: Does this glorify Jesus and align with Scripture?
Pray before posting: Is this truth in love, or is it venting? Will it edify the body?
Practice silence: Schedule device-free blocks to “be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10, KJV).

The USA Vision: Unite, Stoke, Activate

I’ve often shared my heart for the USA—Unite, Stoke, Activate. It’s a simple, spiritual framework:

Unite the body of Christ under the prayer of Jesus in John 17.
Stoke the fires of revival by sharing testimonies, praying, fasting, and preaching Jesus with boldness.
Activate believers to live the book of Acts in everyday life. Don’t wait. Go. Obey. Watch the supernatural follow the spiritual.

We don’t need a perfect strategy; we need a perfect Savior. As we obey Him step by step, He supplies what we lack and multiplies what we offer (Matthew 6:33, KJV). Signs follow believers—not the other way around (Mark 16:17–18, KJV). Let’s be a people who believe Jesus at His word.

Conclusion and Call to Action

Friend, I believe Jesus is calling us to move from frustration to holy desperation—for our families, our churches, and our nation. This is deeply spiritual, authentically prophetic, and unashamedly supernatural. The good news is that the path is clear: repent, humble yourself, seek His face, turn from wicked ways, and He will heal our land (2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV). Let’s answer together.

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Friday, September 30, 2016

Spirit Over Flesh: Developing a Spiritual Relationship with Jesus That Bears Fruit

Abide and Bear Spiritual Fruit

Introduction

Today I want to talk about something that’s become the drumbeat of my life and ministry: cultivating a spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus that is more than talk—one that manifests in the way we live, move, and act. The closer we are to God spiritually, the more our flesh will show it. Not because we’re chasing legalism, but because love compels obedience.

I’ve learned that when God becomes more real than our routines, we find ourselves naturally saying yes to Him. We pray on our knees, we lift holy hands, we lay down our agendas, and we follow the Spirit’s prophetic nudge. This is the path of transformation. It’s not forced. It’s supernatural.

“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24, KJV)

Main Message: Why Spirit Comes Before Flesh

1) Love Leads to Obedience, Not the Other Way Around

When I talk about bringing our flesh into subjection, I’m not preaching a works-based gospel. I’m exalting a relationship-based gospel. When Jesus is truly Lord in our hearts, the fruit follows in our lives. We don’t grit our teeth to produce fruit; we abide in Him and His life flows through us.

“I am the vine, ye are the branches… he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit…” (John 15:5–8, KJV)

Abiding is the key to a spiritual, Jesus-centered life. As we abide, our prayer posture changes, our private choices shift, and a boldness rises in us that comes from the Spirit, not from striving.

2) Trials Push Us to Look Up

It’s amazing how often tribulation becomes a tool in God’s hands to strip away our distractions and force us to look up. Think about Israel in the wilderness when serpents came among them. God told Moses to put a serpent on a pole.

“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” (John 3:14–16, KJV; cf. Numbers 21:8–9)

The people had to look—to fix their gaze on the remedy God provided. In our trials, God invites us to fix our eyes on Jesus. Don’t miss this: tribulation often reveals whether our faith has gone stale or whether our relationship is alive and responsive to the Spirit. When we’re in the fire, Jesus is with us.

“…lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire… and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” (Daniel 3:25, KJV)

3) Beware of Ritual Without Relationship

There’s a danger we all face: clinging to yesterday’s anointing or to forms God is no longer breathing on. We remember the serpent on the pole, but forget the God who appointed it. We love the manna, but forget the Father who gave it. Jesus confronted this mindset head-on.

“Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. Labour not for the meat which perisheth…” (John 6:26–27, KJV)

“Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.” (John 6:32–35, KJV)

The spiritual life is not about chasing outcomes; it’s about pursuing the Giver. He draws us to Jesus and feeds us with bread that never fails.

“No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him…” (John 6:44, KJV)

Personal Reflections: The Spirit’s Voice and Family Priorities

I grew up in a tight-knit family. We loved being together—watching a game, celebrating a touchdown, sharing everyday life. My grandfather (we called him “Dedad”) had a special place in our hearts. If he had an emergency, we’d drop everything and go. That priority wasn’t a burden. It was love.

That’s the kind of spiritual relationship I have in mind with the Holy Spirit. When He speaks—when there’s a prophetic nudge—our calendars, our plans, and our preferences all get reshuffled in an instant. Not out of compulsion, but out of love. We’re His family. We listen. We go.

Over time I’ve learned the difference between legalistic pressure and supernatural compulsion. Legalism pushes you from the outside. The Spirit transforms you from the inside. One is a burden; the other is joy.

When Faith Is Tested

Peter is one of my favorite people in Scripture because he’s so real. He loved Jesus. He meant every bold word he spoke. Yet when pressure hit, fear surfaced. Jesus told him plainly:

“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” (Luke 22:31–32, KJV)

Sifting reveals what’s fragile—and it also reveals the strength of Jesus’ intercession on our behalf. Peter later wrote from hard-won experience:

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:6–8, KJV)

From Doubt to Worship

Then there’s Thomas. I appreciate his honesty. He wanted to see and touch. When he finally encountered the risen Jesus, he fell in worship:

“My Lord and my God.” (John 20:28, KJV)

Moments like these—where doubt gives way to adoration—are pure grace. They mark us. And they often happen when we posture ourselves to seek and to listen, letting the Spirit do a deep work in our hearts.

Biblical References and Teachings

Chastening and Spiritual Growth

We don’t like the word “discipline,” but Scripture is unambiguous: the Lord’s chastening is a sign of His love. Trials are not meant to destroy us but to conform us to His will.

“My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.” (Hebrews 12:5–7, KJV)

When we endure chastening, we experience the Fatherhood of God at a deeper level. The result is a harvest of righteousness that shows up in our everyday choices.

Christ Living in Us

A truly spiritual life is Christ-in-you life, not just a cleaned-up version of our old life. That’s why self-will must be laid down.

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me…” (Galatians 2:20, KJV)

“…Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” (Romans 8:9, KJV)

Abiding Produces Fruit

Fruit is the natural byproduct of abiding, not the reward for striving. The more we stay in Jesus and let His words stay in us, the more we see breakthroughs that are undeniably supernatural.

“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” (John 15:7–8, KJV)

Looking to Jesus in the Fire

Whether it’s the serpent lifted in the wilderness or the fourth man in the fire, all signs point to Jesus. He is our healer, our deliverer, our bread from heaven—our everything.

“And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole… if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.” (Numbers 21:8–9, KJV)

“I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35, KJV)

Helpful links (KJV):

Practical Application: Cultivating a Living Relationship with Jesus

I want to get very practical here, because spiritual truth should translate into tangible steps—real decisions and real rhythms that shape our days. Here’s how I work this out in my own walk, with a focus on staying sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s prophetic guidance.

1) Start with Surrendered Prayer

Begin your day by acknowledging His Lordship: “Jesus, You’re the center. Speak, and I will obey.”
Don’t rush past worship. If you’re led, kneel, lift your hands, and linger. Let your body agree with your spirit.
Ask the Spirit to search your heart and highlight anything that competes with loving Jesus first.

2) Let the Word Dwell Richly

Pray the Word back to God. Sit in passages like John 15, John 6, Hebrews 12, and 1 Peter 5.
Memorize key verses (KJV) that keep your eyes on Jesus, especially in trials (e.g., John 3:14–16; Galatians 2:20).
Journal insights and responses. Obedience often starts as a whisper in the Word.

3) Fast for Focus

Consider regular fasting to heighten spiritual sensitivity. Fasting doesn’t twist God’s arm; it trains our appetite for Him.
Use fasting days to pray for your family, neighborhood, and church—watch how love leads to action.

4) Practice Immediate Obedience

When the Spirit nudges—call someone, pray for someone, give, serve—do it. Don’t delay.
Rearrange your plans when God highlights an assignment. Remember how we’d drop everything for “Ddad”? Do that for the Father’s business.

5) Stay Alert in Trials

When tribulation hits, ask: “What are You forming in me, Lord? Where are You leading my gaze?”
Refuse murmuring. Choose gratitude. Trials are invitations to deeper intimacy.
Fix your eyes on Jesus—the lifted One, the bread of life, the fourth man in your fire.

6) Examine Motivation Regularly

Ask: “Am I seeking Jesus for what He gives my flesh, or for who He is?” (John 6 is a heart check.)
Identify “selfish agendas.” Lay them down. Kingdom fruit grows from surrendered soil.

7) Expect Fruit—But Don’t Force It

Fruit appears with abiding, not with striving. Stay connected to Jesus and to His people.
Celebrate small steps of obedience. They’re seeds that become harvests.

Snapshot: What Fruit Looks Like

Area of Life	Fruit That Manifests	Scriptural Anchor (KJV)
Prayer	Deeper reverence, persistence, joy in God’s presence	John 4:24
Trials	Stability, hope, testimony of God’s faithfulness	Hebrews 12:5–7; Daniel 3:25
Identity	Security in Christ, crucified self-will, boldness	Galatians 2:20
Obedience	Quick yes to the Spirit’s prophetic promptings	John 15:5–8
Discernment	Focus on the Giver, not just the gifts	John 6:26–44

Fruits of a Genuine Relationship with Jesus

How do we know our relationship is alive? We’ll see fruit—over time and in truth. Here are markers I watch for in my own walk and community:

Love-Driven Obedience: Serving God from delight, not mere duty.
Spirit-Led Decisions: Plans that flex instantly when the Holy Spirit speaks.
Endurance in Tribulation: A steady gaze on Jesus in the fire, not murmuring or despair.
Freedom from Selfish Agendas: Kingdom priorities overshadow personal ambition.
Bold Witness: Courage that grows out of time with Jesus, not self-confidence.
Hunger for the Word: Scripture becomes food, not just information.
Family Mindset: We recognize we’re part of God’s household, and we act like it.

None of this is manufactured. It’s the supernatural evidence that Jesus is truly living in us and that His Spirit is leading us day by day.

Conclusion and Call to Action

My heart is simple: I want you to have a spiritual relationship with the biblical Jesus that changes everything. When He is lifted up in your gaze—like the serpent in the wilderness—healing, deliverance, and clarity come. When you feed on the Bread of Life, your soul is satisfied in ways that no earthly bread can match. When the Holy Spirit whispers, you move—not because of law, but because of love. This is the prophetic, supernatural life of the disciple.

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