Determining The Will Of God Pt 2 "Fighting For The Family"

In the last blog we began a new series entitled "Determining the will of God". we talked about the fact that its not cloaked and covered. The Lord does not want us to be uncertain and unsure about his will pertaining to areas of our lives. Faith exists where the will of God is known. If were double & divided our faith will be shipwrecked! We talked about the will of God pertaining to salvation healing and prosperity. In this blog were going to talk about the will of God concerning the family. In the book of Beginnings God created Heaven and earth and than made man from the dust of the earth breathed into his nosrils and man became a living soul. He than took a rib from his side calling her a help meet. A man and a woman being together in matrimony having children is A FAMILY! There are many in society today that are attemting to redefine the definition of family. There are individuals that are blinded by the spirit of perversian known as homosexuality. Many of them think that they are a family too having two women together or two men and than adopting kids and calling it a family. Iam sorry but thats not the will of God! Now on the topic its no different than any sin sin is sin and someone thats dealing with lust or fornication and adultry is involved in sexual sin. However the thing about this certain stronghold is that its become a hot button issue in society. Its the reason that there is so much talk about "same sex marriage" It dont make a difference how many courts legalize it, it WILL NEVER BE RECOGNIZED BY GOD! The answer is being born again and recieving the delivering power of God! Why does Satan want to divide and than destroy the family? Its because the church is only as strong as it families. God told Abraham that He was going to bless him until ALL FAMILIES OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED! The qualifications for ministry highly hinges upon ones ability to rule their own house by being a good spouse parent ect... In the recent bloges we've discussed the fact that satan is a strategist, he works to divide and devour. Our families are something that in these final days we must fight for. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, BUT MIGHTY THROUGH GOD! In the book of Nehemiah, He makes a powerful and profound statement. It was made in the midst of an attack in the attempt to stop the building of jerusalem that the Lord had commanded him to do. He passed bricks to half and the other half swords. He said Dont be afraid and FIGHT FOR YOUR BRETHERN(family) In closing riding this statement lets discuss ways to prevent the enemy from destroying our families. Number one, AGREEMENT. God asked a question through the mouth of Amos How can two walk together except they be agreed?(Amos 3:3) When we fail to enter into agreement areas are created to bring division. Jesus said A HOUSE DIVIDED SHALL NOT STAND(Mark 3:24) The enemy does this often through the device of discord. Strife is litterally the manifest presence of the devil himself!!! Two in agreement ACHIEVE more than two million in discord! Glory to God!!!! One way that the discord begins is in the way that we communicate. David prayed Lord give me a listening heart, and in the book of Revelation Jesus says he that hath an ear let them HEAR what the spirit of the Lord is saying. None of us have learned to communicate without being able to listen. Another thing is our words. Seventy percent of strife in the home is voice town. The Lord said to me one time "Brian its not about communication, its all about how we communicate" In other words communication is vital. It functions just like circulation does in the human body. when communication is cut off than parts in the relationship begin to die just as when the circulation is cutt off in the human body. However it is important HOW we COMMUNICATE. The bible says a soft answer turns away wrath(Prov 15:1) and a righteous man studies to answer(Prov 15:28) How often is our mouth ahead of our heart and God said that its to be the other way around. Number two, AFFIRMATION. encouragement is one of the most intrical elements in the family. We need to be able to build and not break. The bible declares that there is to be no corrupt communication come from our mouth except that which is good to the use of edifying(Eph 4:29) the bible tells us in the book of Hebrews that were to encourage one another even more as we see the day approaching(Heb 10:25) What day? The great and terrible day of the Lord. Especially in the lives of our families. One of the greatest ways that we encourage is through time. People dont care as much for words and gifts. Its in this reason that God tells us through the mouth of John Love not only in words and tounge but deed and truth(1 John 3:18) The time that we invest in the lives of pthers is the proof of our love for them. Think about Mary when she sat at the feet of Jesus. She was litterally investing her time in the one that she loved and Jesus said that she chose the better part and it would not be taken away from her(Luke 10:42) Number three, AFFECTION. This is so important. There are people that treat friends better than family. Look we have been placed by divine design in our families. All of us were formed in our mothers womb. Sometimes we use our families as an excuse to "flesh out" The greatest harvest field created on the face of the people planet to appropriate and apply the law of love is in our family. How many of ya know that its easy to walk in love with someone thats on the otherside of the world. Its a different thing when were around the same individuals day after day. Love has to be tested so that it can grow. One great way to show affection is in importance. Think about the words of Jesus Not one hair in our head shall perish(Luke 21 ) and every hair on our head has been numbered(Matt 10:30) Its imperative that we are displaying the fact that we value are family members. Remember what Jesus goes onto say about our hairs being numbered, we are of MORE VALUE than the sparrows. ask yourself the question... What would my life be like if this person was no longer in my life? I know thats not often something that we like to think about, but WE MUST! We need to live everyday like its our last here on earth because one day IT WILL BE! Jesus said Whatever you would have men do unto you, DO ALSO UNTO THEM(Matt 7:12) I have often heard this referred to as the "golden rule" I never have, ITS THE WORDS OF JESUS! When its called the golden rule to me it can lesson the fact that it came from the lips of the master and is a command not a sweet suggestion. When we constantly remember and remind ourselves that on this side of the jordan river before the rapture our associations are temporary, lets not take them granted. Love is the litmus test of our dedication and devotion to Christ. By this all men shall know that we are his disciples by the LOVE THAT WE HAVE FOR ONE ANOTHER(John 13:35) Finally, ATTENTION. We need to be aware of walls that attempt to build. The bible declares that a brother offended is harder to reach than a city with walls(Prov 18:19) In other words we need to recognize "distances" Did you know that distance is the beginning of division? What satans purpose? Divide and destroy! He wants us at odds and communication to shut down. When it seems that its developing, it needs to have our full attention. It could involve going to the person as Jesus talks abput in Matthew eighteen, or it might involve simply praying passionately for that person with understanding and in the HolyGhost loving them in the spirit(Phil 1:9), or perhaps sending a gift The bible declares a gift given in secret pacifies anger(Prov 21:14) As we practice these principles and precepts they'll produce power to FIGHT FOR OUR FAMILY in Jesus name!