Next Level

Difference between slave and son - slave fears master's whip, son fears the father's displeasure. Those who fear the punishment of the sin, are most likely not saved. Those who are genuinely saved, weep because, they have realized they have transgressed the Father's will. You are still God's darling child, no matter how far, how long you go away from Him. Are you drifting? What is making you drift...

Lot story - monetary vs missionary mindset Saltiness and its flavor Sheep that ran off the cliff - Wasted Unsubscribe /unfollow the influences / influencers in your life.

Recognize false preaching and doctrines

Mother leaving the baby in the bus Missionary in china - compares others jobs small in comparison to what God has called him to do Demas - loved the world and went to Thessalonica vs. Nehemiah - not distracted not once, not twice... Abraham had to leave the world (with all he knew) to step into what God had for him.

God's Unchanging Love

If our prayer life is inconsistent, our actions will be consistently inconsistent., both words, deeds as well. Peter's inconsistency Hannah - childless Hezekiah - sickness Elijah - provision for rain Jesus - beyond suffering

Understanding leads us see who they are, where they are and where they are. Remember God was patient with us. He does not deal with us, the same we deal with us. Have you reflected and received God's patience? Patience deeply received results in patience freely offered. If we love, we have to understand and hence be patient with others.

God's presence snaps out discouragement Garbage truck Examples to follow - David, Joseph, Paul Silas Bumble bee

Fan into flame Explosive enthusiasm Missionary or an imposter Delivery boy If you have been with Jesus, then you will be committed to Jesus! Let God work in us first ; before He works through us

Do you have a vision for your marriage now? NEw love for the Lord and for your spouse. Is your love for each other like a Lake or a River?

good consequences vs bad consequences consequences of spiritual apathy - spiritual presence, material blessings, Are you "my people" or "this people"? What is the block/barrier between you and God? Examine yourself where you are?

Heaven's citizenship. Be in the world, but not of the world.

Recognize the enemy's voice and destroy him at the head(like that of snake). This is not one time but daily. Blessed are you vs Get behind me Satan.

He is our Rock. He never changes or goes back on His word. Nothing can be removed or added to Him to improve Him.

Belief vs Desire - The woman who was bleeding story. Her belief moved to desire / desperation to be healed, she did not mind the shame / humiliation. It is not about wanting more of the Holy Spirit but allowing the Holy Spirit wanting more of you.

What are your counterfeit contentment? Difference between stone and jade. The leper who came back to thank God, was healed both of his skin and sin. Be aware of spiritual contentment.

Separation - not just from the world, but for the Lord. This is the mark of Christian. A separated life - not just on the outside, but living a life had a inward attitude of the heart that affects the way we live outwardly. Nothing should compete for oumy life with God. Monkey example - it cannot have both peanuts and freedom at the same time.

Our God has no checkmate. He has the power to set boundaries, to send plagues and also to reverse it. Are you living in Goshen in the power of God?

Dont live a crippled life of faith. Going back and forth between self will and God's will. Living steadfast, unwavering walk with God is powerful.

Run away from sin, run to God

What is your First Response when you face distress? Do you fall apart or magnify the problem or run to God?

Ermine - animal that protects its fur to be white, so it blends in to the snow and escapes from the hunter. Comparison to humans to live life holy, keep it as pure as possible? Moses story - God asks Moses to take off the shoes because it was Holy ground. What shoes are you wearing that needs to be taken off before our Holy God?

Love of God or Love for God? If we are not sharing God, we are cosmetic/not skin deep Christians. More focusing on the action not on the character. More on outward doing, not developing mind of Christ in us. Actively love Christ, you will immitate Christ. They can see you in your actions.

Kinetic energy Daniel's example of consistent prayer.

God's refining - to purify us because He loves us. No alloys in heaven. Food inspector. Wildfire vs prescribed fire. God's presence is near through the refining process.