Proximity, Perception, Promotion,and Power

Where does the time go ?? I have been so busy, no time for the blog. Maybe I need to spend less time on Facebook, it is addicting, always wanting to see what everyone is doing. Last couple of weeks have been working on a community wide garage sale to help restore and maintain our emergency shelter, Judy's House. This is an answer to an ongoing prayer for 8 years. I Thank God He has provided this place for short term care for victims of Domestic Violence. Attended a revival at a local church last week, the Holy Spirit moved and I was ministered to. You know the HS wants to minister to us as that is His purpose, we must open up and allow him to do so. The Evangelist Paul Bradford brought a message on 4 words. I have been mediating on these 4 words and am going to share a little from his message and a few thoughts of my own. I pray this will minister to you. Proximity, Perception, Promotion, Power. Let's look at the meaning of these words from a spiritual sense. Proximity-- the state of quality or being near -- How close are you to God, is He near to you or do you hold keep Him a distance away from you. The closer you draw to Him the more He can and will minister to you. There are several things that keep us from being drawn to God, our pride, our unbelief, and sin. It is hard for us to admit we can not do it alone, we need help. We must believe that what He promises in His Word He can and will do. God can not overlook the sin in our life, if we continue living in sin He can not bless us. Perception Your conscious awareness, the way you see something. How do you see God ? Is He bigger than any problem or situation you may face in this life ? Do you see Him as THE MOST HIGH GOD ? Or do the trials and problems of life overwhelm you ? Is your God in control of everything. Ask yourself,"How do I see God?" Promotion To advance, to stir up an interest in. Are you advancing in the Kingdom ? Are you moving onward and upward in your calling ? Paul said we must press in to what is ahead leaving behind the old man and becoming a new man in Christ. In the natural when we do well on our job we may be in line for advancement, the same is true of our spiritual life. When we are faithful in the small things God asks, He will give us more responsible work. Power The capability of performing or producing, great ability to do, act, or affect strongly. Are you walking in the power of the Holy Spirit ? Are you affecting the lives of those you live and work with ? Do people call on you when they need prayer ? Do they see the power of God in your life ? Each of these 4 Words have a big effect on your Spiritual life and your impact on people. If you are not close to God, see Him as bigger than life, looking and pressing in to Him on a daily basis, then you will have no power of the Holy Spirit working in your life. Today I ask you to search your heart, where are you in your walk with God ? Are you Far or Near, do you see Him as Small or Big, are you standing still or moving up to a higher calling ? Are you in working your own power or in the Anointing of the Holy Spirit ? The choice is yours !! Are you satisfied with being an ordinary Christian OR do you want to be an extraordinary Soldier on the Spiritual Battlefield ? Until next time,"Keep Your eyes On Jesus