This Message is inspired by the Reading, “Get Close to God” from the Book Overcoming Darkness.

Endurance is a Foundational Principle in our Spiritual Growth (Get Close to God). Endurance grants us Patience to act with wisdom and a Spirit of Truth in all of our affairs. Our Spiritual Eyes are led by God’s Spirit and not by our Flesh. We have learned that submitting to our Flesh hampers our Spiritual Growth. Our Flesh is weak and will succumb to the wiles of the enemy unless we put on the whole armor. (James 1:2-3, Romans 12:12, Philippians 4:13, Mark 14:38, Ephesians 6:11)

Our Endurance is challenged by the confusion in the World.  The many Denominational and Organizational Views on the Scriptures confound the masses (Keep It Simple). Confusion and Spiritual Wickedness in High Places results in the masses being in Darkness. The understanding of Endurance has become so murky that it is difficult to discern. We grow to understand that we must test all Spirits to see whether they are from God. (I Corinthians 14:33, 2 Timothy 2:7, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 5:8)

Endurance grants us the Patience to see God’s Wisdom in all of our Affairs. We accept the Cup that our Heavenly Father pours for us.  Endurance shares an understanding that All things work together for those who are called according to His purpose. God is faithful and promises to never leave nor forsake us. We rebuke our flesh which seeks the momentary pleasure of fulfilling its desires. (Isaiah 26:3, Romans 8:28, Joshua 1:9, Hebrews 10:23)

When we develop our gift of Endurance, we build our Spiritual House on a solid foundation.  We seek the Wisdom of God and demonstrate a Faith that God’s Will is always done.  The Cares of this World never overwhelm us.  We trust that according to our Faith, it will be unto us. (Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 10:36, Colossians 1:11, I Corinthians 10:13)

Song for the Week: 

“Mountain Top” Written and Performed by John Stuckey Jr ft. Ed “Sax” Thomas.

GET CLOSE TO GOD

Get close to God

And He’ll get close to you

He’ll fight your battles

And give wisdom to guide you

Get close to God

And draw from his mind

For it is only He

Who holds the secrets of time

Get close to God

In secret prayer

Ask Him how, when and where

And He’ll always get you there

Get close to God

To use all his might

Follow our message

To keep God in sight

Get close to God

He is in every town

For it is only He

That makes the world go around

Get close to God

He will give us lasting grace

Turn away

And we will lose the race