January 30, Daily Inspiration ‌

SEED SOWN: PART 1 We have often heard sermons on "seed faith" or sowing seed (money) into a ministry or a needy situation. There is even a saying, "You can't outgive God," and it is true when done with the right motive. A wrong motive is to "give in order to get" which focuses on "self" instead of honoring God selflessly. II Corinthians 9:6-8 (KJV) says: "He which soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man as he purposeth in his heart (spirit), so let him give....for God loveth a cheerful giver, and God is able to make all grace (favor) abound toward you; that ye always (may have) all sufficiency in all things..." Galatians 6:7 says, "...whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Let us not be concerned here with ministries that may seem to abuse this message to solicit money from you; let us rather consider your personal response to this biblical principle. God knows the intentions of your heart and mind. If you"give" simply to "gain", i.e., "reap a harvest," that is a selfish motive. It may be a fallacy to expect anything back from such a motive. Rather, we should listen to our heart as the Holy Spirit "speaks" to us, perhaps in the quiet thoughts of our mind or through our "feeling." 2 Co. 9:7 also says, "not grudgingly, or of necessity." Your "seed" might be something else other than money. It could be assisting someone in need. It could be any number of alms or good works you do from a heart of compassion. James 2:18 says: "I will show you my faith by my works." Sowing seed is an illustration from the natural. Plant seed in a garden or field; eventually, it sprouts and grows. Over time, it produces fruit or flowers, which is the "harvest" that comes in. The harvest does not happen overnight; it takes time. When we plant a "seed" in faith, rightly honor works unto God, we cannot anticipate when that "harvest" may come, nor can we anticipate in what "form" it may come. It will come in God's own time, which is very different from our human time. It may even come in a different form from the seed that was sown. Rest assured, it will come, perhaps in a time or manner least expected. Tomorrow, I will share such an example from personal experience. It is a most unusual story. Be looking for it.

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WHERE ARE YOU SEATED? How you see yourself determines your walk with God. Ephesians 2:5-6 says: "Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus." Our unregenerated spirits come alive when we invite Jesus to be our Savior. We are then immediately baptized into his body. Our spirits are in Jesus and His spirit is in us. Our spirits are seated with him in heavenly places right now! We don't have to wait to be there. We are IN CHRIST now! II Corinthians 2:5 says: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new." We are new creatures now. We have taken on the likeness of Christ the very moment we are born again. Our reborn spirit sits with him, and that is an awesome thought. We don't have to beg God to hear us, we are IN HIM already. He is IN us already. He is as close as the mention of His name. We have to stop seeing ourselves the way we were before salvation. We need to know that Jesus has given us new life and all authority NOW. We don't have to wait to get to Heaven to have it. It is ours now because we are IN HIM now! I have met so many defeated Christians, begging God for this and that, and that is not the way we are to walk. We are to walk by faith in His promises that belong to us. What belongs to us? Healing, finances, peace, joy, love, and much more. As you study the Word of God and find out that you aren't some old worm, then you will rise up victorious! Jesus paid the price with His blood so we can walk in victory. Don't settle for anything less. In Romans 8:16-17 it says: "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; ..." We are joint heirs NOW with Jesus. All that belongs to Him belongs to us. If you aren't walking in all that God has given us through Jesus Christ, it is time to start now! When you are "seated" in a position of authority through Jesus Christ, you walk with victory!

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PROPHETIC WORDS AND EXHORTATIONS APOSTLE PAT MURRAY PAT MURRAY MINISTRIES JANUARY 29, 2020 It was at Ziklag where David experienced the horrible crushing blows of rejection, isolation, and even utter defeat. I’m sure he was totally devastated and humiliated by it all. But...It birthed a king! May we all remember this valuable lesson...God never used anyone to any great degree back then...And He still does not today...Without FIRST putting them through the fiery trials of adversity and requiring them to graduate with honors from Hard Knocks University. Come on somebody...Let’s just get real...You will never get TO it...Until you FIRST successfully go THROUGH it. Do I hear an Amen in the house?

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