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November 1, 2022
God Speaks Through Numbers
“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 11:1
Who are you imitating? Who is your hero? Jesus came to demonstrate the Father’s heart. He came and changed the world. Today is a good day to do what Jesus did.
Declaration: I’m called a chosen generation and a royal priesthood. I proclaim the good news and set the captives free. I’m a world-changer.
God Speaks Through NumbersIf you aren’t sure yet if you can get on board with how God speaks to His people through numbers, let’s break down a date America will never forget – 9/11.
Nine is a number that represents judgment. Eleven is also a number that represents
Judgment, specifically when things are out of order. And, when nine and eleven are put together it says, judgment upon disorder.
Let’s back up and begin with number one. It represents unity, two represents a faithful witness, three represents perfect completion, four represents creation, five represents grace, six represents flesh and humanity, seven is a perfect number, eight means new beginnings, and nine has to do with both sides of God’s divine judgment.
The positive, or redeemed side, of nine is fruit-bearing. The unredeemed side of nine is judgment. Judgment is what happens when the Spirit of God moves in a place He is not compatible with. Nine times Jerusalem was besieged in the Bible. There are nine biblical situations where fire came from heaven to earth. In Haggai chapter 1, God’s judgment is poured out on nine different things.
The number ten represents order. It’s when a new sheriff comes into town.
The number eleven is similar to nine because it also has a redeemed and unredeemed value. On the redeemed side, its heroes rise up. We find this in Hebrews chapter 11. We also have Apollo 11 and Veteran’s Day, which is 11/11, when we recognize heroes.
The non-redeemed side of eleven is disorder. We find this with Canaan, who had eleven sons, cursed by Noah, because his father, Ham, disrespected the order. He was also the 11th generation of Adam. We also find Samson, who lost everything because he did not put God and his calling first. It’s no coincidence that Delilah betrayed him for 1,100 pieces of silver.
Anytime the King is not allowed to be the King, judgment of disorder will come. The Bible assures us there is no escape from the harvest. When judgment comes and God Almighty says, “I need you to be sober about this,” we must remain in His order.
So how do we do this? We read His word daily, live each day in worship, and revere King Jesus for all He has done and is doing, and we seek His voice in the day-to-day – we look in the clouds, the stars, at numbers, everywhere.
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
– John 10:27-28
God is constantly speaking. Are you hearing Him?
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October 31, 2022
God and His System
“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Your job is to glorify God no matter what, every day in every circumstance. It takes mental commitment to surrender all to King Jesus and live in selfless servanthood, whether in plenty or want.
Declaration:My life is not my own. I purpose myself to glory God in my thoughts, emotions, and actions.
God and His SystemFrom the Old to the New Testament, we see God send warning after warning to His people. He is so loving and full of mercy and grace that He will patiently wait for His people to get back in order. However, there comes a time when the LORD–the part of God that governs His system–must pronounce His judgment.
The judgment He pronounces is a result of seeds sown–good or bad–and unconfessed sin. This is called “the Harvest.” The saying “you reap what you sow” is not just a worldly catchphrase, but biblical truth. A harvest may bring wealth, promotion, or favor, or it may bring destruction, plagues, and death. Again, it is not God the Father, but the LORD and His system.
Like, what? Are you telling me God is the LORD and they are different? Kinda. God is God but there are many names for God – Adonai is God our Master, El Shaddai is God Almighty, Jehovah-Jireh is God Our Provider. The list of His titles is long.
There is also the side of God who governs His system and He is called “The LORD.” The authorized King James Version, which is the closest to the original Hebraic text, clearly distinguishes God from the LORD. I dare you to jump in the King James and see it for yourself. You will find that God exhorts, God warns, God encourages, God sends messages through His prophets over and over, patiently waiting for His people to get back in position. If they don’t, at an appointed time, the LORD moves in to pronounce judgment of the unconfessed sin.
The harvest system has been in place since sin entered the world. In His infinite mercy, God always had a plan of redemption–a way out. For those who know His voice, He ensured a way for them to always prosper. You see, God did not create the harvest systemas a disciplinary system. Far from it. It was created so we can prosper. When we know the Word and work the word, prosperity comes.
“Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.” – Deuteronomy 29:9
To prosper, you need to understand how this system works. Every thought, word, action, intention, and desire of the heart is a seed. Every seed reaps a harvest. Nothing is hidden from God, but we have the power to stop a bad harvest when we confess our sins. Friends, we need to get this. God has given every believer the ability to prosper in all areas of their life. Do you need to be sowing the right seeds and confessing when you don’t? The warning has sounded. Today’s the day.
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October 30, 2022
Dominion and Authority
“For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. – Hebrews 10:30
Ever wanted to call fire from heaven? We are all tempted to be like the disciples when we are hated, fanaticizing about calling down the thunder to destroy our enemies. Something within us wants justice. Knowing God is just and faithful will keep us from being hateful.
Declaration: I refuse to partner with offence by the power of the Holy Spirit. My defender is Jesus! He settles all my accounts.
Dominion and AuthorityDo you know God speaks to us through the major events in our life, those monster headlines, and even the little, bitty, tiny, otherwise insignificant things? Yeah, God is speaking to us all in all of that.
Yes, we need to be totally childlike when it comes to our faith. I have to be totally childlike when it comes to my sense of wonder for the Father and how blown-away I am at His absolute goodness.
I have to be very childlike when it comes to that. Still, there are some things that I gotta be a bad motor scooter. I can’t be impressed by evil. There’s a time when you have to pull up your big-boy and girl pants and say, “I can’t act like a child when it comes to these things.” You have to stand up and be the last one standing.
Ecclesiastes 10:8 says he that breaks a hedge gets bitten by a Serpent. The word is out: The hedge is broken, and nobody could imagine how great the snake would be, or that it would end up in our own yard. But here we are.
Knowing this and going through the chaos of this day, are you going to sit back and be impressed by evil’s lies or are you going to stand with King Jesus?
“You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet.” – Psalms 8:6
He has given you authority and dominion over all things on this earth. When you walk into a setting and something doesn’t feel right, that is your spirit alerting you something is off. Don’t ignore it. This is spiritual discernment and the more you learn to use it, the more will be added unto you. So, open your mouth and assert your dominion.
We can clear a room. We just have to speak it. “I take all power and authority over the darkness operating in this room and in the name of King Jesus, I evict you! You are through!” We have free will in all areas of our life. When we feel oppressed or defeated, we are not supposed to just throw up our hands and whine. My friend, you are a King and a Queen. You have dominion. Your power comes when you open your mouth and speak the Word of God. Armor up, warrior. You have work to do.
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October 29, 2022
Defiant Joy
“But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?” – Luke 10:29
Have someone in your life you would rather not consider a “neighbor”? Sometimes it’s easier to love people far away and forget those in our own home. It’s often more convenient to serve those in your own community. Here’s what’s real: Love and serve with pure motives. Love your “neighbor” who has caused you grief as well as the one at the ends of earth who you may never meet on this earth. They can’t pay you back.
Declaration: Today my motive in everything will be love especially to the unlovable.
There was a time not too long ago when the thought of something horrible hitting our great nation seemed unimaginable. A time when every school in the world would be closed and every church on planet earth was compelled to also shut its doors. A time when people were not allowed to buy or sell, nor allowed to travel. No more football games. No more baseball games. People were so freaked out that movies wouldn’t even open.
Prior to 9/11, there was nothing we could imagine that would cause our government to shut down or for everyone to lock themselves in their homes. We had no idea.
Sadly, 2020 is now like 9/11–a marker in time. We have the condition of the world before 2020 and after 2020. The Corona came with a crown that was not the kingdom. It came to lock down every bit of freedom and every act of righteousness happening throughout the earth.
When I look at these prophetic events with what’s happening in the world today, I know this: We have to live in defiant joy. A powerful way to live in defiant joy is through prayer and worship. I double dog dare you, next time you feel a way that is not joy, throw on some worship music. When we lift a sound to our Maker in Heaven, darkness flees.
Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. – John 16:24
When the headlines scream doubt, we say, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.” When the doctor’s report shouts death, we say, “We shall live and not die.” When the morgue says it’s final, we have to live in defiant hope that Jesus is our Redeemer in every single way. The good news is, the sky is not falling. The Kingdom is coming!
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October 28, 2022
The Sword of God
“Thus was the order of march of the children of Israel, according to their armies, when they began their journey.” – Numbers 10:28
You are part of God’s army. You enlisted when you said yes to Him. In order to take new territory for the Kingdom, you must stay within your ranks. You must be faithful to the assignment God has entrusted you with. Because if you are not, your fellow soldiers will be in danger.
Declaration: I’m faithful to complete the assignments God has given me. I’m not a lone ranger, but part of the army of God.
The Sword of GodThis is not a time to be nonchalant about knowing the Word of God. We need to really know the Word. I mean, we gotta be in it every single day. You gotta be looking. You got to be reading. You gotta be listening. You have to speak it. You have to know the presence of the Lord. There is no substitute for the presence of King Jesus.
You and I must have a high value for what Psalms 119 calls God’s “beautiful words.” Why?
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27
It’s like God Almighty is saying, “I want to show you something. Please have a value for my presence. Please have a value for my voice because I don’t want you to be lost.”
“So, faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of God.” – Romans 10:17
Friends, we must hunger for the voice of God and the faith it builds. The Word became flesh, right?
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” – Matthew 5:6
Are you hungry for Jesus? Honestly. Or, is that too old school for you? I wanna tell you, it’s up to you to be impressed with the goodness of God. If you’re not incredibly impressed with the goodness of God in His word, you’re way too impressed with evil.
You have to know the Word of God before you know every Marvel character in the comic universe. If you know every actor in the “Yellowstone” but you don’t know every prophet of the Lord, there’s some kind of a problem with your priorities. You see that, right?
You have to want to think God thoughts. If you’re not in the Word, how are you going to get God thoughts? God is inviting you into incredible places today and you need to hear Him. Pray in the name of King Jesus and decide today to seek the Lord and commit to going deeper in His Word daily. It’s who He is.
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October 27, 2022
Truth Lovers
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” – John 10:27
God is always speaking. Right now, this moment, He is speaking. The way God speaks to each person is just as unique as each of us. His desire to communicate with us is so much greater than our ability to listen. His voice is like many rushing waters. You can hear it in a song, scripture, memory, understanding, picture or even in the silence. Do you hear what I hear?
Declaration: I’m God’s sheep and I hear His voice. I will not discount the way He chooses to speak to me.
Truth LoversYou and I need to become lovers of the truth. I know the onslaught of evil has come against God’s people all over planet earth and here’s what I can tell you: where sin does abound, grace does much more abound (Romans 5: 20-21). Thank You, King Jesus! This does not change the fact we’re gonna have to stand up to some things we’ve never had to stand up to before. We have to know the truth when the world insists we believe a lie.
The good thing is that nothing is new to God Almighty. Throughout history, anytime there has been a great spirit of idolatry such as in the Book of Daniel, 100 percent compliance to worldly views is demanded. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were three people out of the masses who refused to be compliant, and it outraged the people. Oh, yeah. They shouted in disgust. They could not believe these three men would dare put others at risk by remaining faithful to God and refusing to worship their idol.
We are living in a time where we have to know the truth from the lie. We’re not going to sit around waiting for God to show up. We are going after the presence of the Lord just like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had to stand against the tyranny of a godless government in their day. They didn’t say, “What if?” They said, “Even if,” we’re going to serve our God.
Choose not to be afraid. Choose to be fearless demonstrators of freedom, redemption, and the goodness of God. Choose to answer evil with the goodness of the Lord. Don’t hide behind the rock when the giant shows up. Show up on the battlefield and say, “Is there not a cause?” This is how we stand with Jesus. We will not apologize for standing with biblical principles. This is not a time to be afraid. This is a time to press in.
They call good evil and evil good, but God Almighty is calling you to be the testimony of Jesus. Don’t give up. Don’t fall out. Do not listen to the haters. Be a part of the few within the multitude who dare to press in to touch the King. I promise, you won’t even smell like smoke!
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. – Daniel 3:16 -18
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October 26, 2022
Purposed People
“Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed and hidden that will not be known. – Matthew 10:26
There are many conspiracy theories out there, but the devil is not one of them. He is real and he doesn’t play fair. Still, he and his ways are always exposed. Do not be fearful. Jesus Christ has slapped him in the face. God is in the business of revealing the truth and bringing His healing. Remember who the real boss is and it’s not the devil.
Declaration: My confidence is in the Lord. He reveals the truth and brings justice to the widow, orphan and oppressed.
Purposed PeopleFriends, there’s a been lot of hopelessness in the church today. It’s been very easy to listen to the loud lies of the media. Hearts are failing from fear because of the things coming against the earth. But that ain’t you! That’s not us.
We need to have a purpose in and with God. We have to be purposed within our hearts to be the kind of people who say, “No, there’s a certain way I’m going to live and I have no value for fear. I have no value for being demoralized.” It is so important to the kingdom of hell you are demoralized, so don’t be.
When it comes to the media at large today, Jesus is saying, “Get your head out of the lap of Delilah. Do not be bewitched by her charms. Don’t do it. Don’t fall for the lies, deception, and hopelessness of their negative narrative.”
The mature body of King Jesus doesn’t think like a child full of fear of the unknown. The mature body of King Jesus is full of wide-eyed wonder, fascinated with the heart of the Father. But know this: We also understand the dangers of the world we live in and we’re still going after Jesus. We still choose to not be afraid. We choose to be fearless demonstrators of freedom, redemption, and the goodness of God.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord you’re God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9
Today is a great day to cry out to King Jesus and say, “Jesus, I cannot live without you. Jesus, I need you to show up!” This is not a time to be afraid. This is a time to press in. God Almighty is calling you to be purposed. Be a fearless testimony to the power of God. Who’s with me?
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October 25, 2022
Hope Broker
“not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” – Hebrews 10:25
You need a tribe! You will recognize your tribe as you begin to have a “Yes!” in your Spirit to your personal calling. Go after your Kingdom destiny and you will find others on the same path with the same mindset. Your tribe awaits you!
Declaration: I will fight for my Kingdom destiny and calling. I will pursue my tribe. They need me and I need them. Together we are bad motor scooters!
Hope BrokerI know the church has not been good at showing people how to have hope in desperate times and I want to share why. I’m a big part of the body of King Jesus. I love the church. I’ve been in ministry since 1986 but I’m just going to tell you the truth.
As all hell broke loose around us, the church at large has mostly been a big, fat, burpy baby that’s had no maturity whatsoever. It has refused to stand in the midst of unstable times. That is not OpenDoor Church! Such a time has come upon us that our children and our children’s children need us to step up.
Through this, I’ve discovered the love I’ve had for King Jesus is not enough. If you thought I was crazy before, I’m goin’ cray, cray for Jesus now. I want to be so full of hope in the midst of madness that it gets on other people’s nerves.
If you were to ask King David, “What’s the secret to your success? You’re a world-class writer, an amazing guitarist, an incredible poet, an awesome warrior, an incredible prophet, amazing diplomat. What is the secret to your success?” He would say, “I have set the Lord continually before me. I made God Almighty a priority within my life, and I don’t want to look anywhere I don’t see Jesus first. I don’t want to look into my past, present, or future without seeing how awesome King Jesus is.”
I want to be like that in this day so when someone asks me what’s the secret to my success–how in the world can I have so much hope? How in the world can I have so much favor? I want my response to be, “I have set the Lord continually before me.” Can you do the same? Set Him before you right now and don’t budge.
I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.Therefore, my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. – Psalm 16:8-10
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October 24, 2022
A Good Day to Rejoice
“For I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what you hear, and have not heard it.” – Luke 10:24
These are exciting times! Yes, the world is losing its mind and chaos is everywhere, but we are part of the very things King Jesus has warned about long ago. He said don’t be surprised and don’t be deceived. Don’t let your heart grow weary. Jesus was in your today and He prepared you for such a time as this.
Declaration: Today is a good day! I will not be deceived and refuse to grow weary. I will see God’s promises for me and my family come to pass.
A Good Day to RejoiceLet me start by saying if anyone reading this right now is feeling hopeless, you need to understand you are a victim of influence and it’s a great big lie.
This is not a terrible day to be alive. This is a wonderful day to live! The good Lord made this day with blessings and hidden treasures waiting for you and me. We have a choice though. We can choose to be led by the big fat lies in the media influenced by hopelessness and despair, or we can be led by the Word of God, influenced by the Holy Spirit.
King David reminds us to rejoice and be glad in our day. What else did he say of this day? Glad you asked. King David declares,
“Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.” – Psalm 118: 25
Say what? So, King David was worshipping the LORD for saving his life and in the same breath he asked God for more? He really had some grit to ask for prosperity after God just saved his life again. That is exactly what King David did. He immediately started to declare, “God to do it again. Bring breakthrough victory again!”
My friend, you need to be someone who makes declarations like King David! Do it again, LORD! Breakthrough again. Move in my marriage, my children’s lives, my finances, my job. Do it again, LORD. I beg you, send now prosperity!
When you invited Jesus into your heart and asked Him to become the Lord of your life, you chose life and life more abundant. Anything outside of an abundant life is an opportunity to cry out to the Lord in faith to do it again. Just like King David, we need to have expectancy in our hearts every day that God will do it again.
Just like that, I wonder how things might change in your life if the first thing you did every morning was thank God for waking you with breath in your lungs. How might your day be different if before you lifted your phone, you lifted a praise of thanksgiving and said, “Good morning, Lord. Thank you for this day You have made. I will rejoice and be glad in it”? Try it. I know you’ll like it!
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October 23, 2022
Ghost Stories 2: High Standing Hair, AKA Goosebumps
Pastor Troy Brewer, OpenDoor Church, Burleson, TX
Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022
Stewarding Environments, atmospheres and cultures from Ghost Stories to Holy Ghost Stories
THIS WEEK IS CALLED HIGH STANDING HAIR otherwise known as Goosebumps
When it happens, the hairs on your arms, legs, or torso stand up straight. The hairs also pull a little bump of skin, the hair follicle, up with them.
One of the medical terms for goosebumps is cutis anserina. The term “goosebumps” is most widely used because it’s easy to remember: The little bumps that form on your skin when this phenomenon happens look like the skin of a plucked bird.
You go in the shower and look like Gorillas in the Mist, YOU AIN’T Jane Goodall
Look like big foot in a tank top, you got like a chia pet
Everyone experiences goosebumps from time to time.
When the atmosphere or the environment or the culture is scary .
Environment, Culture & Atmosphere
Your environment has to do with how you steward the spaces you live in.
Your culture has to do with your highest values and how you deal with other people.
Your atmosphere as you do with how you carry the manifest presence of God or how you manifest Heaven or hell.
STEWARDING YOUR ATMOSPHERE:
Mid-17th century: from modern Latin atmosphaera, from Greek atmos ‘vapor’ + sphaira ‘ball, globe’.
Is this a place where where heaven operate or hell operates
MAN, A TOWN OR A HOUSE THAT HAS A BAD SPIRIT
We are not talking about The Holy Spirit or a demonic spirit
We are talking about the atmosphere or the spirit of a place and it is determined by what has dominion over it.
The atmosphere is compatible with the spirit that has dominion over it
Because of that, there are holy places and unholy places.
There are people, places, things and all kinds of nouns that have a good spirit or a bad spirit.
If your peace will not return to you
Matthew 10:11-16 “Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out. 12 And when you go into a household, greet it. 13 If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. 15 Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city! 16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”
We need a slick kind of wisdom when it comes to the environments we live in don’t let hostile environments dirty up our walks and our journeys in Jesus shake the dust off your feet
The bible doesn’t say, “Oh, how filthy are the feet of those who carry this gospel.”
Isaiah 52:7 – How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation
Ugly feet jokes
Jurassic Park toe nail
Toes like sausages making gang signs somehow
Takes off his shoe and mushrooms fall out
These men walking around with orange toes
Why would you take off your boots…. DORI–TOES
You have to learn to shake off the dirty atmospheres that you carry the presence of the Lord into.
Pastors preaching the gospel while trying to look sexy.
Prophets becoming so political they no longer recognize the kingdom or they’re mean.
When you’re mean to people at a food outreach
Our values for food outreach…..
John C. haunted house story story
AN ENVIRONMENT, ATMOSPHERE OR A CULTURE IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE ONE
WHO HAS DOMINION OVER IT
Jesus is the Prince of Peace
SHALOM: THE AUTHORITY THAT BREAKS THE SPIRIT OF CHAOS
Romans 16:20 – And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Psalm 34:14 (Jesus is the Prince of Peace) Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 (Jesus is the Prince of Peace) Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
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