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DON’T BUDGE!

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

Seek Me first and My righteousness – the right standing only I have and only I can supply. It is yours if you seek Me. You will not fold. You will not fall out or lose focus on Me. You were made to advance from glory to glory, everlasting to everlasting.  

DON’T BUDGE!

Sometimes, all you can do is stand. You stand with God not knowing how to advance. You can’t move forward and God’s certainly not going to let you turn tail and run.

 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God – Ephesians 6:14-17

That’s the full armor of God, but it doesn’t include any butt armor. Retreat is not an option. It’s forward or nothing. You can’t turn around because you’ll die. 

You ever been in a place where you can’t move forward, but if you go back you’ll die? I’ve been there many times in different parts of my life and I can tell you what you do in that place. You stand.

What does it mean to stand? It literally means “to be righteous” or have “right standing.” Some deeper research will give you this little-known definition of righteousness: “one with legs.” Hallelujah. 

This means when all hell is breaking loose and you have nowhere to go, you can stand in the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ. God is Holy. God has His act together. God is good and I won’t budge on that. I won’t!

I will stand on that fact and I will stand on the truth that God is with me. I will not turn tail. I will not run. I may not be able to explain it or see His hand, but I can stand in that place and say, “God is good. He’ll never leave me or forsake me.” You can too.

FROM MY SERMON SERIES EPIC

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GET INTO POSITION

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

I loved the Son before the foundation of the world just as He loved Me. When I gave you to Him as brothers and sisters, you not only became a joint heir, you became the beloved. This is your identity. 

GET INTO POSITION

First Love. In Revelation, when Jesus – the “One like a Son of Man” – writes to the Church in Ephesus saying it has stepped outside of first love, it means they had stepped outside of heaven’s deepest affection. 

If you’re not aligned properly, you cannot fulfill your assignment for the Kingdom. Where is that alignment? Between the Father and the Son.

 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.” – John 15:9

Jesus wants you to find your positioning. He wants you to line yourself in that love. There’s no shame, no guilt and no condemnation.

Yes, you have grace, but the upgrade of grace is this: if you’re in-between the love of the Father and the Son, that grace empowers you to not sin. 

Grace comes into your life to empower you and break you free. It knocks the chains off so you don’t have to keep falling into sin. Grace is literally power – dynamic power to overcome. 

God hates to see His kids live a powerless life. He wants you to walk in authority, wisdom and power. So, get into position. Realize Jesus died to put you in the middle of His love toward the Father. When the Father looks at you, He sees Jesus. That’s first love. 

FROM MY SERMON SERIES PRAY FOR RAIN – ALIGNMENT

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JESUS IS THE ANSWER

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

I Am the Ancient of Days – older than time. I Am the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the end, the First and the Last. I Am the same yesterday, today and forever. I never change. There is no shadow of turning from My love for you. 

OF OLD, FROM EVERLASTING

Jesus was God Almighty in flesh form. My how the angels must have been amazed! To know the ultimate God of the universe, then see Him do something as audacious as to become a tiny baby in a teenager’s womb. That must have blown their minds. 

Well, that’s what I want to do today – blow your mind. Usually, when we read this amazing prophecy, we focus on Bethlehem, the place Jesus would be born. I want to show you something else today – something hidden right in front of us. 

“But you Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” – Micah 5:2

Isn’t it interesting that there are two different timelines? “From old,” which is a natural timeline, and “everlasting,” which is a supernatural timeline. The prophet is saying the Messiah going to be natural and supernatural at the same exact time.

He’s also talking about eternity versus time. The Word who created time and space would make Himself subject to time and space. Eternity came into time and it was a game-changer because it also made eternity possible again for man. 

Do you see it? My how the angels marveled at the wisdom, the sacrifice and the sheer beauty of the creator redeeming His fallen creation. Are you fallen today? Is there an area of your life that needs a heavenly touch? Jesus is the answer from “of old, from everlasting.”

FROM MY SERMON SERIES THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT

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HIS KINGDOM COME…

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

You are the territory I want to bring My Kingdom and My will to. You are that piece of earth I want dominion over. When My will is done in your life, you will be transformed and look like a little piece of heaven here on earth.

FEELIN’ FROGGY?

In Matthew 6, Jesus was teaching on how to pray. In verse 10 He says, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done.” If you want God’s will to be done on earth – that means you – as it is in heaven, you must change the way you think. 

 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. – Romans 12:2 

Renewing your mind means to look at life from Jesus’ perspective. The thing you call a failure, He calls a big success. The step you took forward in your walk, He sees as a huge leap in faith and in your destiny. 

If you don’t know your purpose in life, let me just tell you, it is to glorify Him. That is your purpose. 

You are to use the gifts, talents, interests and anointing He has given you and reflect Him in your everyday life. That means at work, school, church and if you’re feelin’ a bit froggy, yes, even Walmart. 

Do the people you interact with think of you as a drop-dead, sold-out Jesus freak? If they don’t, they should. Call some of the Father’s will from the Kingdom down onto that piece of real estate that is you. You are My heaven on earth.

FROM MY SERMON SERIES PRAY FOR RAIN – REVIVAL

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SEEK AND STAND

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

I have given you a territory to conquer, hearts to speak to and lives to change with the message of My love. I have given you a place of right standing in My Kingdom. You have all you need to bring heaven to earth.

SEEK AND STAND

The Kingdom is all about the God-given ability to be able to stand in a place and say, “I can’t believe I’m standing here!” The Bible says in Matthew 6:33, 

“But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” – Matthew 6:33

There’s actually a couple of different parts of this. First, is to seek. That means to pursue or chase after something until you see it.

Second is the Kingdom. You should not be seeking after riches, fame, power, position, relationships – all those are things of the world. The Word says if you seek after His Kingdom – the things that are important to God, which means God Himself – He will add “all these things unto you.”

“Pastor Troy, what kind of things is He talking about because I’d like a new TV and an RV would be really nice.” While God does care about you getting your hearts desire, He’s more concerned about you getting His heart’s desire. He’ll add your identity, purpose and destiny and it might just include a few of the things in that list above.

Finally, once you’re going after His Kingdom, make sure you understand that you have a place in that Kingdom. I mean a place where you can stand. Think about this: righteousness is defined as “right standing.” 

You don’t just seek the Kingdom and go, “Yeah, but I don’t deserve to be here.” You seek the Kingdom and say with conviction, “Lord, here I am.”  When you seek and you stand, He can – and will – add unto you.

FROM MY SERMON SERIES FIRST THINGS

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WANT IT ALL

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

I once called you servant, then I called you friend. Now, I call you family. I have been preparing a place in My Father’s house for My bride so we will never be apart again.

WANT IT ALL?

There are four levels of relationship with the Lord. The first is servant. When you first get saved, you find the best way into the King’s throne room is through the servant’s quarters. 

As great a place as this is, God doesn’t want you to remain a servant forever. He’s God angels to serve Him. You were meant for more – like being the friend of God. Abraham and Moses were called God’s friends and it gave them crazy favor and privilege.

When Jesus the Son came to earth, He opened the door to something better – being His brother or sister. Becoming part of the family gets you a share of the inheritance and a place at the table. It’s an awesome place to be.

But the upgrade from family is becoming a bride. The Bride has influence with the Bridegroom that others don’t have. The Bride learns to not have any identity outside of the heart of her husband. She is so united with Him that she carries the same authority and supernatural favor. 

Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.  – Revelation 19:7-9

How do you qualify for each of these upgrades? Intimacy with the Lord. Making yourself ready for His return through service, time, attention, communication. You pray, read the word, and do what pleases the Father. Being obedient is a big part of qualifying. 

Want more and deeper access to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords? Go after your upgrade. Servant, friend, son and bride – you can have it all. The ball is in your court.

FROM MY SERMON SERIES PRAY FOR RAIN – INTIMACY

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WHAT PROMISE DOES GOD HAVE FOR YOU?

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

My Father’s house has many mansions. I Am preparing a place for you and I will come back again to bring you to where I Am. Get ready. Prepare yourself to live in the supernatural family of God.

THE PROMISE OF POSITION

The modern Church you and I are a part of has probably never stepped into what Revelation 2 calls first love. What is that?

This is where John is told the Church of Ephesus needs to return to its “first love.” Now, the disciples were taught that first love was the love between the Father and the Son. Jesus is calling us into this space between Him and His Father. 

He wants us to occupy this space. He wants us to be able to share the unity, passion and life they have going on between them. The Father’s eyes are continually on the Son and the Son’s eyes are on us. If we’re in-between the two, the Father sees the Son through us.

“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.” – John 17:24

First love is not performance, just acceptance. It’s an invitation and permission to step into a place with God that was never made available before Jesus. It is yours, right now. Step into your promise of position.

FROM MY SERMON SERIES PRAY FOR RAIN – ALIGNMENT 

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WHAT’S YOUR THEORY?

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

Right now, you see Me through a glass darkly. You may not know My face, but you do know My voice, My hand, and My love for you, but I Am so much more. When you seek Me, you will find – one revelation at a time.               

THEORIES AND MYSTERIES

The Holy Spirit loves to partner with the creative part of your mind to come up with theories. Now, the problem with Godly people coming up with theories is they develop methods with their theories, then they tend to form denominations – or non-denominations – around their theories and methods.

While this is not a good thing, theories aren’t the bad guy. Methods are not the bad guy. A theory is only bad when we stamp a label on it and say our theory is God. 

If you think the only way you can be compatible with somebody is if they think exactly like you, that is ludicrous. Actually, that’s religion and it doesn’t work. 

If you want someone who thinks just like you, do not get married. Do not have kids or friends. People are the problem, not theories.

Here’s what’s real: even the word ‘theory’ has the word “theo” in it. Do you know what “theo” means? It means “God.” That’s where we get the word “theology” – the study of all things pertaining to God. A “theocracy” is government run by priests. 

The Greeks had a place called the Pantheon. It has the word ‘theo’ in it, it’s a place where they worshipped all the gods because they had a bunch and none of them were real.

What’s real is God loves it when you search Him out. He doesn’t mind it when you have a theory about Him – just don’t call that theory by His name. He knows He’s a mystery to you and you have to search out the matter. If you search and keep searching, He’ll lead you to the correct conclusion – He is good. All the time, good.

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. – Psalms 27:13

FROM MY SERMON SERIES TIMELINES

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THE LORD IS OUR BANNER

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

I know you are tired of fighting the same battle with the same evil tyrant. Praise Me in that place. Lift your hands and praise Me. Hold up My battle banner. Fight with your praise and worship and I will bring you victory for My Name’s sake.

SHIFT THE MOMENTUM

There are just some things you have to decide you will not give up. Come hell or high water, you will not give up. So, you stand. That’s what you do. 

You hold on to the righteousness of Jesus Christ when your child gets sick, when your job gets taken away, your marriage is on the rocks or your money disappears. That’s what it means to stand. 

Listen, you don’t have to stand for forever. You’ll get to advance again – I promise you will. And this is how I know: because it happened in the Bible to Moses and Joshua in Exodus chapter 17.

An evil king, Amalek, wanted to wipe out the children of Israel before they reached the Promised Land. Isn’t that just like the enemy to try and kill the promise before it can manifest? 

Well, the Lord told Joshua to take his men and fight this much more skilled, better-armed fighting force. Then, God Almighty told Moses to hold his hands up high and as long as he kept them up, Joshua would be victorious.

Now, think about what that looked like. It must have looked like Moses was holding up a banner! While his arms were raised, Israel was winning. If he got tired and they fell, the Amalekites would start winning. Aaron and Hur had to hold Moses’ arms up and the Lord gave them the victory. 

Just like that, Jehovah Nissi will show up on your battlefield. The momentum will change. His banner will be seen and you’ll be like, “Dude, the King has shown up on my battlefield!” 

The momentum changes and Jesus brings you the victory. That’s the whole understanding of Jehovah Nissi as “The Lord is our Banner.” 

 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write this for a memorial in the book and recount it in the hearing of Joshua, that I will utterly blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.” And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner…  – Exodus 17:15

What Amalekites need to be wiped off the face of your earth? What battle do you need the Lord to win on your behalf? You will get tired. The battle will take time, but put your hands in the air and call on Jehovah Nissi – The Lord is our Banner – to shift the momentum for your victory. 

FROM MY SERMON SERIES EPIC

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TASTE AND SEE

TODAY’S PROPHETIC THOUGHT

I Am the Bread of Life. Only I satisfy and only I sustain. Just like the manna from heaven, I renew you. Look for Me each day with expectancy. I will fill you to overflowing. 

TASTE AND SEE

Do you remember the manna that fell from heaven? It was bread that couldn’t be defined or explained. It was supernatural but natural at the same time. Like the Bible foretold, a baby was born in Bethlehem. He was supernatural and natural at the same time – 100 percent God and 100 percent man. 

“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15

The name Bethlehem means “house of bread.” That’s pretty profound, isn’t it? That’s a big deal. Why would the Messiah be prophetically called to be born in a city called “the house of bread”? Because He is supernatural and natural at the same exact time and that’s what manna was. 

Manna is a type and a shadow for Jesus Christ. It’s something that shows up every single day of your life and you don’t know where it comes from or how it’s even there and your life is good because of that. 

“…I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” – John 6:35

Because Jesus is there, you go through things that should kill you, but they don’t because this power of God shows up on a daily basis and manifests. You know how to walk it out, but you don’t know how to explain it to anybody.

Isn’t it amazing how coming to God is what satisfies us, and believing in the Lord is what satisfies our thirst? Taste and see that the Lord is good. Drink deep and know that Jesus is our indescribable gift.

FROM MY SERMON SERIES THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT

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