Category: Insights

Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
–Acts 4:12 (NKJV)

People these days are the same as people 100 years ago.  Some say that there are many ways to get to God.  Why would they say this when Jesus made it very clear (John 14:6) that He is the only way?  Simply put, it’s a cover.  It’s a cover for not getting off their spiritual chairs and seeking God.  

Seek the Lord while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near.
Let the wicked forsake his way,
And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
Let him return to the Lord,
And He will have mercy on him;
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.
–Isaiah 55:6-7 (NKJV)

By saying there are many ways to God, they are denying the work that God did for them by sending Jesus to die on their behalf to cover and clean them from all sins.  It sounds harsh but saying that there are many ways to God or all spiritual roads lead to God are just lazyness.  

Every human being needs God.  Woman, man, child, elderly… we all need God.  There is only one way to Him and His Name is Jesus.

And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
–Acts 3:16 (NKJV)

Miracles, healing and other acts of God happen through acts of you and I.  Don’t get me wrong, God is God and He is not limited to human control.  However, for this time, for this generation, God has chosen to work through you and I on this earth.  If you don’t do it, who will?   Pray with the discouraged or beaten, lay hands on the sick and receive healing, stand with someone for a financial miracle.  God moves throguh he prayers of His people.

When people like you and I saw a lame man laying near the gates of the church, he expected them to give him money.  They gave him something greater.  They gave him his health and well-being back.  They gave him his dignity back.

God wants to work through you.  Listen today to the guiding of the Holy Spirit as you go about your day.  Acts is the book that shows the Acts of believers through the power of the Holy Spirit they received in Chapter 2. With the Holy Spirit, nothing can stop you.

for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now
(Acts 1:5 NKJV)

This biggest thing facing our churches is people are not baptized with the power of the Holy Spirit.  They are not connected to the Holy Spirit which is our Helper for living on this Earth.  When we accept Jesus, we become new creations (2 Cor 5:17) but we must be baptized in the Holy Spirit.  Believers were told to wait for this baptism.

Don’t be like many people who have believed in Jesus, but haven’t taken it any further.  Get Spirit-filled believers to pray over you and receive the power of God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  You will never be the same.  As a matter of fact, it continues.

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth
(Acts 1:8 NKJV)

It’s time for His power in your life!

If you are doing something and you feel bad, then it’s time to stop.  Why?  The conscience that your Father God built into you is responding.  (Found out what conscience is here).

God wants you to be free.  He wants you to have peace, joy and power by His Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17).

This AM as I was praying, the Holy Spirit brought a friend to mind who is dealing with some things.  I prayed for them as that is what brothers and sister in God’s Kingdom are here for.  When you think of someone, pray for them.

God wants you to be free!  If you are dealing with something, make sure you have received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  Then ask the Holy Spirit to help you overcome. Be free in the powerful Name of Jesus!

It’s so good to be in God’s presence.  Woke up very early after traveling 6 hours yesterday across the US and landed in Oregon last night.  This AM had a powerful time in God’s presence.  What peace to be in God’s creation.  Praise Him!

whatever you’re aware of, you release 

“And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.

–John 16:23 (NKJV)

Most people don’t even talk to God. It’s wonderful to know Him. But just knowing Him isn’t where it stops. When you know Him, you can talk to Him and ask Him

Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

–John 16:7 (NKJV)

I’ve heard of parrots and fish in the lobbies of Hawaiian hotels, but alligators?  That’s a first!  Enjoying some time in Florida.  Wow, talk about time zone differences between Tokyo and the East Coast.

Conclusion, probably not swimming in this pool today.