1 Corinthians 11: RIGHT FELLOWSHIP AND HEADSHIP IN THE LORD

Oftentimes, many believers get together to fellowship in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, yet they sit and break the word down in their own understanding, so as to debate the knowledge and understanding of another, which sows discord among the saints of God. We all believe we know the infaliable word of God, and believe we are carrying it out to the best of our ability, but we are not to judge one another based on their belief. What God had declared from us is to speak the true word of God, hear one another and allow his word to do what it will do with each one of us, weather we agree with the other or not. Our words mean nothing; so, just because the words are coming out of our mouth, it is not us that the hearer should believe, but the spirit that dwells within us. It is the God in us, that will allow those who are not knowledgeable of the true word of God, to be won over by Christ, not we ourselves. Remove yourself from the equation when witnessing and trust that God’s word will do what it said it will do. We bring offence to ourselves when we take it personal that one’s belief is different from ours. The word will do what we can not do. Hebrews 4:12, tells us what the word of God will do, so why are we trying to do it for God?

Also, concerning the authority role of men and women, we have gotten his word so twisted, that we take the parables of Jesus and use them face value. When God uses the parable of a man and a woman’s covering, we often believe it is the hair or a hat, when in all actuality, he is speaking of his authoritative power in them, and the role it is given. Man has a wife, and his duty is not to carry out his role without the covering of God who is his head, to lead her; he has to be covered at all times under the authority of God. Woman has a husband, who is her covering, because of the head of her husband is God, she is under the authority of her husband (both covered by God, not hair or hat). A man that goes before God without proper covering of his mind, defiles himself. He is out of alignment if he is not with a wife, but a woman, whom he is not married and present himself to the people of God as a preacher or prophet. A woman with a man who is not her husband cannot come before God without proper covering of her head, and profess to be a true woman of God preaching and prophesying to the people of God, she brings shame to her head, so it is important that she be properly covered through marriage; or they both remain single.

God made woman from man, not man from woman; and women birth men, men do not birth women; therefore woman was made for man, not man for woman, no one was made to be ruler of the other, for they both belong to God, and without his covering they will both bring harm to their own head (mind).

Luke 8:10

Verse Concepts

And He said, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND.

ARE YOU LEADING IN GOD'S POWER OR YOUR OWN?

Oftentimes, we as people of God, forget who ordained us to operate in the gifts that we have. We use the word of God to fight the wrong way. It is essential that as we study, we pray for guidance as to how we are to carry out the word, and make sure that we have applied the word appropriately to ourselves first. Because we are foolish for God, people will definitely see what we do as foolish, because they would wonder, what person in their right mind would either believe such things, or carry out such things. As we willingly seek Christ for his plan and his purpose, our lives will show to be an example of Christ, and will lead others to follow.

Now, some of us have become zealous in our walk with Christ and are overbearing toward the people they are trying to reach. Remember, we are powerless, and without God, our words are meaningless, it tears down, and sows discord. God's word is the same, yesterday, today, and forever, no one can change the power that lies within them. Winning souls in our own power, will give us the power of gain from men; which makes us slaves to those we are trying to reach. Understand that it is not us that the reward come from, but the Lord, and we are slaves to him and him alone. If we seek our reward from the people, they can take it away. The minute they stop uplifting us, and making us shine, we fall to a place of shame, anger, bitterness, and more.

It is God's will that we live prosperous, full of joy and peace. But if we continue to carry out his word and gifts so as to gain from the approval of men, then we shall reap the benefits of spiritual death, and a natural destruction. God loves all people, there are non exempt. No one can fathom the ways of God. He will destroy all who speak against his him, and cause his people to fall.

Read first Corinthians 9

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not upon your understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path. (Proverbs 3-5-6)

DON'T BASH BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WORK! GOD HAD HIM/HER THERE FOR A REASON!

There are times when people are placed in your life to show you something, teach you something, or test you on something. Stop forcing them to be more than what it is! When God place them in your life, pay attention to what is being said or done; they will show you why they are there. Sometimes you are placed in others life so God can show them something, teach them something, or test them! Stop trying to force it upon them, God will do it! Sometimes Great RELATIONSHIPS come out of it, and maybe not! 

When it doesn't DON'T BASH THEM, they met you where you were, and you met them where they were and you meshed. Somebody changed for the BETTERMENT of their life, and the other was not ready for it. You and they are the same sweet, kind, person, that you/they were, yet, SOMEBODY WANTED MORE! It doesn't mean the other doesn't, they just have not seen a need or even recognized the need. GOD DEALS WITH US IN DIFFERENT WAYS BUT LOVES US ALL THE SAME! STOP BASHING PEOPLE BECAUSE OF YOUR REASONS, WHETHER IT APPEARS TO BE RIGHT OR WRONG....GOD WILL JUDGE! Matthew 7:1-3. 

Everyone is a sinner: "there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not" (Ecclesiastes 7:20).
With God no one sin is greater than any other. They all have the same consequence. 

Hebrews 12:1King James Version (KJV)

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

SILENCE WILL KILL THE VENGEFUL

you don't always have to fight back in your physical naturalness, because God will fight for you in the spirit realm. You will be surprise what a soft answer will do to the one whose imposing bitterness and strife (Proverbs 15:1). The enemy gets confused! But, he will stop at nothing to transfer that negative energy to you. He wants to FLIP THE SCRIPT! I don't care if you were wrong or right about a situation SILENCE YOURSELF and speak only when the Lord tells you to speak.

Job 34:29

When He keeps quiet, who then can condemn? And when He hides His face, who then can behold Him, That is, in regard to both nation and man?

Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

1 Samuel 2:9

"He keeps the feet of His godly ones, But the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; For not by might shall a man prevail.

Matthew 22:34

But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered themselves together

BE REAL IN YOUR WALK WITH GOD WITHOUT CONDEMNATION

The Enemy will use your "Being Real" to become your CONDEMNATION. BUT GOD says: Romans 8:1. Be careful to UNDERSTAND that God has given you a responsibility to recognize where change is needed and to make an effort to change it. In the process, he also do not want you to pretend that things are not within you, that is against his principles, and act like everyone else is sinful and not you, because they don't know. He wants "EXPOSURE" or he will expose you. (Ephesians 5:13, 

John 3:20, Acts 17:11, Romans 2:16). God will meet you where you are: Luke 23:39-43. The thief, the harlot, the woman at the well....LETS BE REAL!!!! WHILE DOING SO, TAKE YOUR SELF-CONDEMNATION TO GOD AND LET HIM GUIDE YOU THROUGH IT! You aint ALL SAVED AND SOLD OUT AND WITHOUT SIN....sin is alive and well, STOP ENTERTAINING IT AND EXPOSE IT.....LET IT BE KNOWN ITS THERE so you can live in TRUTH; so you can KILL YOUR ADVERSARY, when he tries to tear you down WITH YOUR CLOSET STUFF.....Be REAL! Be a WINNER! LIVE IN TRUTH!

You know what to do! God knows you do!

GOD is not going to respond to things that are evident.....He has already equipped us to understand right and wrong. There is no need to go before him and ask what you should do when you already know. The problem is, you don't want to do what you know would be best for you to do. You want to make excuses for that thing, that person, or place, because it feels good to you. What God will do for you is support you on your decision. Go to him in spirit and in truth. Tell him how you truly feel, and then he will respond.‪#‎BEINGREAL‬

YOUR LIE CLOSED DOORS AND OPENED DOORS OF BLESSINGS

In life there are times where we all intentionally and unintentionally do things to others. However, we have a choice to either waddle in the emotional devastation of the situation or apologize, learn from it, and make a valid effort to change that part of your life, that it will not happen again. Oftentimes people believe their being evil toward the other for what was said or done imposes a grave pressure of pain that will cause suffering, and they are happy about it. They glory in others pain, as they have conjured in their minds, the person deserves it. Only God brings punishment upon his people and it is not to bring death, but restoration, accountability, and love. When we try to punish others we are essentially punishing ourselves. We bring a strong wrath upon our lives, as the word of God lets us know that we reap what we sow (Galations 6:7). 

A woman was terminated from her job and so she immediately began to seek employment. She was discouraged when she learned unemployment was holding her funds after she had submitted all that they asked. Her employer was holding out on approving. She had some idea that it would happen, so she pressed even harder to get employed as she had things to do. She tried calling unemployment but was not able to get through to find out what the hold was or even find out how to appeal.

The woman eventually got a call for a few interviews and was being considered a candidate for hire. Things was promising and she was really excited. She mastered not only one interview, but the second interview was almost a go. Unfortunately she heard nothing from the employers after the second interview and had no idea what happened. She called and realized the excitement in the tone of her interviewers had changed their tone and verbiage to the typical "we are still sifting through applications and interviewing, we will get back to you if you are selected." As a former HR professional, she knew what that meant. She had some idea what was going on, but did not want to accuse anyone without having proof.

She finally got another interview, but with a contractor who was recruiting on behalf of their client. It was a very prominent position. Her excitement returned! She mastered the virtual interview with the recruiter and she wanted to submit her information to the client immediately. Unfortunately, she was overdosed with a very harsh reference that forced her to put a halt to submitting her documents. A call had come through to inform the woman of the news. The woman almost choked, she was not expecting such demeaning news. The recruiter affirmed her and asked for an alternate reference. She empathized with her and told her she did not believe the reference was valid. With a very low and emotional tone, the woman scrambled for another reference, but was too upset to answer. The recruiter allowed the woman to e-mail the information as quickly as possible. The woman got off the phone and sat for a moment in disbelief. She knew she could not waddle in the circumstance, as it would only discourage her and set her back even further. She sent the e-mail out within a matter of minutes, but she was still trembling inside and furious at such deceit.

That same day, the woman was hired full time into a permanent position that is normally part-time. The rate of pay was not as promising, but she was excited to be considered. The position she was expecting had not come through as of yet. Within a couple of days the recruiter called back and said her client wanted to meet the woman in person. The woman was excited; but, was nervous about going, as what would she say about her termination? Again, she tried to back out of going, the day of the interview. She wanted to reschedule, but the recruiter encouraged her again. The woman attended the interview only to be hired before an interview question was asked. The woman's eyes grew large, her voice began to tremble, she accepted the position, shook the woman's hand, and left praising God! If she could do cartwheels she would have. The woman is working two jobs, and her schedule only allows her to do 16 hours on two days, working 7 days a week. No Pressure!

Remember, what God has for you is for you. No man can take anything from you unless you give it to him. That lie that was told on the woman about her performance was designed to be a setback, a hindrance; but God!!!!! The lie was only a means to shut doors that God did not want reopened or opened, but it forced the doors of greater opportunities to open and receive a woman that would be a great asset to their business. Don't allow what others say or do to you to stagnate your walk toward your destiny and your purpose. God will see you through it if you remain faithful and not grudgingly hateful to others. He knows you better than anyone, if there is even an ounce of deceitfulness in your heart, and you even think of carrying it out, think again, because YOU WILL REAP WHAT YOU SOW!