Notes from this week's podcast: Stand and Do Not Move
Why after all these prayers do we see so little of God's glory, presence, God being active and His hand moving in our homes, families, our cities, our government? We have not or are not living within the boundaries of God's Word.
How do we once again see God's goodness in the land of the living?
In the physical, [Proverbs 22:28] is talking about the markers where they have established the ancient boundaries that establish the land line around a specific territory -- so that you stay within those boundaries.
Spiritually, the Word of God is the ancient boundary marker. It was what was established generations ago -- that we as God's people -- we are to live within the boundaries of this Word. And within these boundaries of the Word of God, it's for our security, protection, our prosperity. And as we live within the boundaries, we do so with integrity, with honor.
As God established us as a nation -- one nation, under God -- established His Word, we're to live according to the Word of God. And as we live pursuant, obey the Word of God, God protects us. God honors our obedience because He is God.
Through the generations, from one generation to the next, as we obey God's Word, and didn't move the ancient boundary markers, didn't uproot God's Word from our lives, our guidepost, our boundaries, we would have a home, we would have a land, a nation that belongs to God. And that we would bring God glory. Why? So that God's name would be in the earth.
Story of Jo's sister
> Stand on the Word. Trust God. Do not move.
When you know truth, when your heart is purposed to stand on the Word of God, you can stand there and God will protect you. You can stand there and you do not have to move. And you keep standing. And you let God be your defender. Because the enemy is working right now among us (in many of our cities, our homes). The enemy is working to snuff out God's name. How is he doing that? By moving portions of the ancient boundary markers, by moving portions of the Word of God that we in this nation were founded upon, to live according to to that this nation would be great. This nation would have influence around the world to take God's name, to lift up God's name, and to take God's name around the world so that the world would be saved.
By the enemy moving portions of the ancient boundary markers, tearing down part of God's Word (word by word, piece by piece, section by section), he gets an entrance into the land. And then he starts to confuse the land lines. When the enemy starts to confuse the land lines, what does he do next? He then just totally ignores them [in order to] completely remove them.
> Establish the Word over our heart, our homes, our families. Don't be moved by what you see.
Do you know how the enemy destroys so many lives today? (A) He brings death to their joy. (B) He has destroyed their purpose. (C) The enemy has stolen their peace. > We pray for them, that God would restore them.
* Look to see if you've given in to the flesh and that opened the door to the enemy. (examples: gossiping, backbiting, being critical, exalting yourself, being prideful)
Warning: Don't assume that you know the ancient boundary markers. Go look for them. Clearly set the boundaries in your mind, according to the Word of God. Write them down. Memorize it. Find someone to confirm it for you, hold you accountable.
Remember, if it's the Word, God is on your side.
The enemy takes your land, your territory, when you fail to defend your boundaries and you surrender to the lies. Know your boundaries. Know what is yours. Live according to the Word. Recognize the scheme of the enemy. And stand opposing the enemy.
God does promise you an abundant life, victorious life under the blood of Jesus to live in peace as you walk in truth. Let truth reign in your heart. Don't sell out your inheritance by surrendering your territory, letting the enemy possess what is yours. God is standing with you in righteousness.
Scriptures for study: Proverbs 22:28, John 10:10, Ephesians 6:13
