Sunday's Message, May 2, 2021 - Heart Alignment

 Hello Family of God,  

Today's message includes an opportunity for God to minister and realign our hearts to continue to believe again.  

God Bless!

Scripture References & Highlights

Prayer for 2021:  This year will be a year of Light; that Light will shine and darkness will not dispel it. 

In Jesus' Name

Message Scriptures

• Romans 2:17-29
• we know that salvation is about relationship and not religion
• sometimes when our hearts are misaligned through delayed promises, weariness, trauma, etc.  It is necessary to have our hearts realigned or scripture says circumcised often
• People Jesus appeared after His resurrention:

• Mary and Mary (Matt 28:9-10)
• rejoice, don't be afraid, go tell the others to meet me in Galilee
• Eleven disciples (Matthew 28:18-20)
• all authority has been given to Him
• go make disciples in all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• teach them to faithfully follow as He commanded us
• never forget that I am with you every day even forever
• Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9-11)
• Two disciples (Mark 16:12, Luke 24:25)
• The eleven apostles (Mark 16:14-18)
• corrected them for having unbelieving hearts
• go into all the world, preach openly the wonderful news of the gospel to the entire human race
• those that believe will be saved
• miracle signs will accompany those that beieve
• demons will be driven out by His name
• supernatural protection
• lay hands on the sick and heal them
• Two disciples in Emmaus (Luke 24: 30-32)
• at the breaking of bread their eyes were open and they realized it was Jesus
• their hearts burned
• revelation of the scriptures was poured out
• Disciples (Luke 24:36-53)
• don't you remember what I said
• everything written about Him was fulfilled
• supernaturally unlocked their understanding to receive revelation of the scriptures
• go into all the nations and preach repentence and forgiveness of sins so that they will turn to Him
• start where you are
• Jesus blessed them
• the disciples praised and worshipped God in the temple
• Mary (John 20:14-18)
• why are you crying
• don't cling to me
• God, my Father is now your Father too
• go tell my brothers what I've told you
• Disciples (John 20:19-22)
• peace to you
• just as the Father sent me I am sending you to preach the forgiveness of sins
• Thomas (John 20:26-29)
• peace be to you
• You believe because you see.  There are those who believe but have never seen me with their eyes but believe in their hearts.  They will be blessed
• believe without seeing are blessed
• Disciples (John 21:4-19)
• throw your nets again on the other side and you will catch fish or believe again - you will win souls or your promises will be fulfilled
• the disciples came close again
• Jesus served them just like at the last supper
• asked Peter if he loved Him 3 times
• told Peter to feed His lambs and sheep again
• Romans 4:13-25
• we have to keep believing despite what we see or feel
• 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
• walk by faith and not by sight, a life pleasing unto God
• 2 Corinthians 1:20
• all God's promises are yes and amen in Him
• it is a life lived in Christ that we hear and believe God's promises and come into agreement and say AMEN!

 Nuggets for the Week

• Just like our cars must have regular tune-ups and wheel alginments, so must our spiritual lives or walks with the Lord
• Not that it's about keeping the laws but the work of keeping the relationship alive and or the promises of God alive despite the circumstances around us.
• There was an intentional reason why Jesus appeared to each group of people but what stood out the most was Thomas' and Peter's encounters

Reflections

• Thomas had doubt in His heart and Peter had denial.  My question is which one are you or which situation resonates with you that Jesus needs to restore?
• Will you feed my sheep or fulfill the purpose I have destined for your life?

 Key Takeaway for the Body

• Jesus came to restore truth, hope, and purpose
• My promises will be fulfilled in your life - they are in me.

Prayer Time

In your times of prayer this week (9am,12noon, and 6pm) we encourage you to include the following scriptures located below and in the article 7 Verses and 7 Prayers for your Pastor/

Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-17

Philippians 1:9-11

Colossians 1:10-12

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