Laying It Down; Rising Up

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May 11, 2025 – 5/11/2025

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And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. Ephesians 5:11 NKJV

Laying It Down; Rising Up\n

I have a deep respect for firemen. While they pull people out of all kinds of dangerous situations, it\u2019s their willingness to run into a burning building for the sake of a stranger that blows my mind. It takes a special person to do that. It was true in Jesus\u2019 day as well.\n

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person, someone might possibly dare to die. \u2013 Romans 5:7\n

The Bible tells us it takes a rare person to lay down their life for the righteous or good. Who would lay down their lives for the down and out, dirty, desperate, and despicable? Liars, adulterers, murderers, and thieves?\n

The Bible tells us Jesus healed all who came to Him. That means all. He healed hands that He knew would be used to steal and to destroy, eyes that would lust, and feet that would run away from Him. Jesus healed with no strings attached. He died for all sinners \u2013 gossips and mass murderers alike. All means all because He has compassion on us all.\n

However, there is a string attached, but it\u2019s not attached to deny us something. It\u2019s attached to give us something, something we don\u2019t deserve – eternal life in heaven as a member of God\u2019s family \u2013 joint heirs with our brother Jesus.\n

It\u2019s my hope that we demonstrate the heart of Jesus and become Holy Ghost firefighters. Run into the flames of people\u2019s burning lives and drag them to Jesus! He will burn away the things that bind and save them from the fires of hell. Just so they won\u2019t feel shamed, He even makes sure they don\u2019t stink!","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Laying It Down; Rising Up

I have a deep respect for firemen. While they pull people out of all kinds of dangerous situations, it’s their willingness to run into a burning building for the sake of a stranger that blows my mind. It takes a special person to do that. It was true in Jesus’ day as well.

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person, someone might possibly dare to die. – Romans 5:7

The Bible tells us it takes a rare person to lay down their life for the righteous or good. Who would lay down their lives for the down and out, dirty, desperate, and despicable? Liars, adulterers, murderers, and thieves?

The Bible tells us Jesus healed all who came to Him. That means all. He healed hands that He knew would be used to steal and to destroy, eyes that would lust, and feet that would run away from Him. Jesus healed with no strings attached. He died for all sinners – gossips and mass murderers alike. All means all because He has compassion on us all.

However, there is a string attached, but it’s not attached to deny us something. It’s attached to give us something, something we don’t deserve – eternal life in heaven as a member of God’s family – joint heirs with our brother Jesus.

It’s my hope that we demonstrate the heart of Jesus and become Holy Ghost firefighters. Run into the flames of people’s burning lives and drag them to Jesus! He will burn away the things that bind and save them from the fires of hell. Just so they won’t feel shamed, He even makes sure they don’t stink!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I am dedicated to live like Jesus, so I am willing to be a Spiritual Firefighter.  When I see darkness, I will rise up and take on the rescue mission Jesus has for me.  My heart is grateful that He came into my darkness and loved me even before He knew me! What a Savior!

Pray a-Latte

CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!

Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.

Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.

The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!

Blessing,

Pastor Troy Brewer

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