In today's gathering, we explored the profound concept of "bringing forth" as it relates to our faith and lives. We began by acknowledging the extravagant faith that God has instilled in us, a faith that is abundant and overflowing, as described in Hebrews 11:35. This faith empowers us to bring forth God's purposes, plans, and blessings in our lives. We are reminded that from the very beginning, God created us in His image with the ability to be fruitful and multiply, not just in terms of offspring but in every area of our lives. This is our divine job description: to be fruitful, to multiply, to subdue, and to have dominion.
We delved into the story of Mary, who brought forth Jesus, the Savior, and what that means for us. Mary's act of bringing forth was not just about childbirth; it was about bringing forth God's salvation, His total deliverance package for humanity. This salvation is not just a future promise but a present reality, offering us deliverance from sin, healing, and protection. We learned that bringing forth starts with a seed, and in Mary's case, it was the Word of God that became flesh. Similarly, in our lives, the Word of God is the seed that, when planted, will bring forth a harvest.
The Word of God is powerful and will not return void. It will accomplish what God pleases and prosper in the thing for which it was sent. We are encouraged to speak the Word of God with authority, knowing that when we do, we speak with the voice of God. This activates the ministry of angels, who excel in strength and heed the voice of His Word, working on our behalf to bring forth God's purposes in our lives.
Key Takeaways
- 1. Extravagant Faith: Our faith is meant to be extravagant, abundant, and overflowing. This kind of faith empowers us to bring forth God's purposes and blessings in our lives, as we are created in His image to be fruitful and multiply in every area. [02:22]
- 2. Bringing Forth God's Salvation: Mary brought forth Jesus, the Savior, which symbolizes bringing forth God's total deliverance package. This salvation is a present reality, offering us deliverance from sin, healing, and protection. [16:29]
- 3. The Power of the Seed: Bringing forth starts with a seed, and the Word of God is that seed. When planted in our hearts, it will bring forth a harvest. We must be intentional about sowing the Word of God in our lives. [21:33]
- 4. The Word Will Not Return Void: God's Word is powerful and will not return void. It will accomplish what God pleases and prosper in the thing for which it was sent. We must stake our lives on the integrity of God's Word. [29:54]
- 5. Speaking with the Voice of God: When we speak the Word of God, we speak with the voice of God. This activates the ministry of angels, who heed the voice of His Word and work on our behalf to bring forth God's purposes in our lives. [42:28]
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