As we gather in worship, we are not simply singing songs or following a routine; we are intentionally making space for the Holy Spirit to move among us. When we praise, we join with the heavenly hosts, as described in Revelation, declaring the holiness of God and inviting His presence to shift and change things in our lives—sometimes in ways we don’t even realize we need. As we worship, everything that is not of Him is pushed out, and we are refreshed and renewed by His Spirit. Let your heart be open and expectant, knowing that God delights to inhabit the praises of His people and to bring transformation wherever He is welcomed. [22:53]
Revelation 4:2-8 (ESV)
"At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald. Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God, and before the throne there was as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. And around the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with the face of a man, and the fourth living creature like an eagle in flight. And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, 'Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!'"
Reflection: As you worship today, what is one area of your life where you need to invite the Holy Spirit to bring transformation and refreshing?
Before anything else—before our roles, our achievements, or our failures—our truest identity is that we are beloved children of God. We are not merely tolerated or accepted; we are cherished and deeply loved by the Father. This truth anchors us, giving us security and confidence to live and lead from a place of love rather than striving. When we remember who we are in Him, we are freed from the pressure to perform or compare ourselves to others, and we can rest in the joy of being His sons and daughters. [02:01:58]
1 John 3:1 (ESV)
"See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him."
Reflection: In what ways do you struggle to believe that you are deeply loved by God, and how can you remind yourself of this truth today?
When we come to Christ, our old life—with its fears, failures, and striving—is put away, and we are made new. We no longer live defined by our past, but by the new identity Jesus has given us. This means we lead and serve from a place of redemption, not from shame or regret. God calls us to look forward, trusting that He is always wooing us into His truth and nudging us in the right direction. Let go of the rearview mirror and embrace the new life He has begun in you. [02:02:30]
2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you are still living from your old identity, and how can you step into your new creation reality today?
God has called us to be His chosen people, a royal priesthood, set apart to declare His goodness and lead others out of darkness into His marvelous light. Our lives are not about building our own platforms or names, but about carrying His presence wherever we go. As we meditate on this truth, we realize that we get to partner with God in pulling others out of despair and into hope. We are called to shine, not to hide, and to let His light draw others to Him. [02:04:00]
1 Peter 2:9 (ESV)
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light."
Reflection: Who is one person in your life that needs to experience God’s light through you, and how can you intentionally shine His love to them this week?
God has raised us up and seated us with Christ in the heavenly realms—this is not just poetic language, but our spiritual reality. Our authority, clarity, and strength flow from this ascended position. We do not strive for victory; we live from victory. When we find ourselves striving or comparing, it’s a sign we’ve forgotten who we are. Instead, we are called to rest in our union with Christ, allowing His love and truth to flow through us and bring revival wherever we go. [02:05:55]
Ephesians 2:6 (ESV)
"and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus,"
Reflection: Where in your life do you find yourself striving or comparing, and how can you return to living from your position of rest and authority in Christ today?
Today is a day of rejoicing, a day the Lord has made, and we are invited to step into His presence with praise and worship. As we gather, the Holy Spirit moves among us, shifting and changing things in our lives—sometimes in ways we don’t even realize. When we worship, we make space for God to come in, to push out everything that is not of Him, and to refresh us like a waterfall pouring over our heads. Our worship is not just a routine; it is a powerful act that aligns us with heaven, joining the chorus around the throne, declaring, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.”
Intimacy with God is the foundation of our lives. It’s not about platforms or titles, but about being a worshiper in every space—our living rooms, kitchens, and cars. This intimacy is what God honors and multiplies, and it’s what we pass on to our children and those around us. We are called to be examples, to put Him first, and to demonstrate that He is more precious than anything this world offers.
There is nothing too difficult for our God. Whether it’s sickness, broken relationships, or confusion, God is always at work, even when we can’t see it. He is the God of hope, and as we fix our eyes on Him, fear and doubt are cast out, and hope arises. We are encouraged to remember and share our testimonies of answered prayers and breakthroughs, shining as lights in the world and drawing others to Him.
Our identity is not found in what we do, but in who we are—deeply loved children of God, new creations, chosen people, and royal priests. We are seated with Christ in heavenly places, and from this place of victory and authority, we live and lead. Striving and competition have no place in us; instead, we are called to rest in our belovedness and let God’s love flow through us to others.
As we move forward, we are invited to do heart checks, to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas where we are striving or living from the wrong motives. The best way to be revival is to meditate on God’s goodness, anchor ourselves in His truth, and live in synergy with His Spirit. We are the carriers of His love, called to a love revival that will touch our communities and beyond. Let’s say yes to this move of God, allowing His love to transform us and flow through us to the world.
Revelation 4:2-11 (ESV) — > At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald. Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God, and before the throne there was as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. And around the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with the face of a man, and the fourth living creature like an eagle in flight. And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying, “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.”
2. 1 John 3:1 (ESV)
> See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
3. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
> Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
4. 1 Peter 2:9 (ESV)
> But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
5. Ephesians 2:6 (ESV)
> And raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
I feel like we shouldn't get too comfortable. I feel like we need to go back into that song and do a little more. Sorry, yeah. Don't hit power off yet. You know, we started out, Holy Spirit said, make space for him. And he was going to come and shift things. He is here so thick and tangibly. I could see he, you know, he comes in many forms. When Jesus was baptized, he came in the form of the dove and landed on his shoulder. And this morning, I just saw he came as such a, many times if you dream or anything, of water, oceans, rain, right? It's Holy Spirit. And this morning, there is a waterfall coming from the back of this stage. [01:00:38]
How many know, you've seen some of those videos, I'm sure, when a flash flood comes, right? If there's anything that needs to be removed, that's what's happening right now in this room. Even as Denise, she was on the same, you're hearing anything that's not of him. As this waterfall comes and crashes over us, the things that are not of him, they are going to be cast out right now in the name of Jesus. So Holy Spirit, we cooperate with you and we say, yes, have your way. Have your way in this place. Have your way. Have your glory. Have your glory. Have your glory. [01:02:22]
Is there anything too difficult for our God? High blood pressure. Is that too difficult for him? Migraines. Cancer. Cancer. Anything. Lack of finances. You guys aren't convincing me. Is there anything too difficult for our God? Anxiety. Depression. Anything. Anything. What about broken relationships? Can God restore broken relationships? Yes. Has anybody ever seen that? Yes. There's more to come. There's more to come. [01:19:56]
We never know what Jehovah Sneaky is up to, right? But we know, I think I was telling Larry earlier, we know he never sleeps. And he never slumbers. He's always, always at work. And he's on work of whose behalf? Our. Can you imagine the God of all creation is at work on our behalf? What does that look like in your lives personally this morning? And what does that look like here in Lafayette? What does that look like in Boulder County? What does it look like beyond? [01:23:38]
So whatever area in your life that you are lacking any hope in, you just need more, more eyes fixed on him, receiving more of his perfect love. And it will get rid of all fear, all doubt, and hope will arise. Amen? So is there anything too difficult for our God? There's absolutely nothing. There's people we know that are believing lies right now, that are very confused. I have faith. But God's on the move. God's at work. [01:24:25]
I encourage everybody this week, I don't know if you journal or not, but even in your mind, you can ask Holy Spirit, let's go back and see every time you took me on this journey of answered prayer. That this journey of breakthroughs in my life, and I encourage you, as he highlights different ones to you, write them down. Write them down. Tell them to your children, to your grandchildren, to your neighbors, anybody that will stop for 30 seconds to listen to you. In the grocery store, at the gas station, tell them. Tell them. Because they need to know. They need to know. We are to be light. [01:25:19]
We are not to be hidden under a basket. I seem to remember somebody saying, right? That somebody was Jesus. He's like, you're the light of the world. Do not be hidden under a basket, but be on a hill, drawing all to him, to see, to experience. Amen? So, we step out of our comfort zones, and we shine for him. It's not complicated. It's nothing about us. It's just surrendering to him and letting him shine through us. [01:26:13]
Let me tell you, He loves them, and we love them, and we are not against them. But we do not want the confusion and the lies to continue to be spread. Instead, it's very clear in God's Word, there is male and female, and it is time that people are set free from the bondage and the lies of being confused about that. Amen? [01:30:30]
We just know that there is going to be different multiplication happening to where boulder county is surrounded and it's got to surrender it's going to bow its knee and say jesus is lord and so this morning hearing about what erie just voted on it's like it's part of that it's part of that they're surrounded they have to give up anybody else excited jesus is lord this is his land it is fertile soil and he will have the final say amen [01:33:43]
God says we are revival we've spoke that many times sam echoed it a few weeks ago look in the mirror if you want revival say be revived right be revived and where you go multiply shine soupper room crazy good Repentance, a mindset change. [01:35:38]
You can't be a Christian and not live a supernatural life. It doesn't work. It doesn't work. You might feel like you're appeasing some sort of religious spirit by going through some motions or something, but it's not living the Christian life. So, let's not have our angels bored. Amen? Let's dream big. Believe big. Walk big. Say big declarations. [01:47:06]
Our primary identity, we spoke about this last week. It's not found in our title. It's not found in our ministry, achievements, but it's being deeply loved by Father. I'm his daughter, and it doesn't get any better than that. Rod, you're his son, and it doesn't get any better than that. Come on. So you're a beloved child of God. You're not just tolerated, but you're deeply loved. Deeply loved. You're a new creation. [02:02:38]
We no longer live from the past. We lead from our redeemed identity, and I know you've heard this many times, but even, you know, in the car, that's why the rearview mirror is so small, and the windshield is so big. It's like, we need to be looking forward more than we're looking back. There's such practical applications everywhere we look. God is so good. He's always just like wooing us into his truth and nudging us in the right direction. He is so good. [02:03:29]
We weren't set apart to build our own platforms, to build our own names. We're chosen to carry his presence, declare his goodness, and lead others out of darkness into his marvelous light, just as he pulled us out of such darkness, out of such filth, out of such despair. Do you realize we get to partner with him in pulling others out of that? [02:05:01]
I've said this before, but this isn't just poetic language here. It doesn't just sound nice. Oh, we're seated in heavenly realms. It's our spiritual reality. And of course, it's more than we can comprehend, because he needs to be bigger than we comprehend, or we've, we're not walking with the one true living God that is way bigger than we can comprehend. And we need to check who we've been listening to, or what we've been reading, or whatever, and get things right there. But our authority, our clarity, our strength, everything flows from that place. It flows from that ascended position. So we don't lead in trying to gain any victory. We already have the victory, and we live, and we lead from that. [02:05:49]
Anytime you feel like you're striving for something, you've forgotten who you are. You've forgotten what these scriptures, you've forgotten what God says about you. When you're striving to like become someone, a lot of times, we're going to talk more about this in weeks to come, but a lot of times you're comparing yourself to somebody else, and God has made us each individuals, and you'll never be like anybody else. You can't. It would go against the very nature of God. He has made each one of us so special and so unique, and so anytime you feel just like you're striving, striving, striving to get somewhere and do something, be somebody, you've forgotten who you are. Go back to the Word. Go back to Father. Go back and ask, who do you say that I am? Who do you see? [02:06:51]
The best way for you to be revival is to meditate on his goodness, to anchor yourself in his truth. That everything, the way you live, the way you lead, that it's this just unshakable flow. There's just such a synergy of you know what he's doing, and you're just right there. Right there, at the right time. [02:11:37]
That's that, just, you're at the right time, the right place, you're hearing the right words, and there's, there's no chaos, there's no confusion. It's just like, bam, bam, bam. He is showing up and showing off like only he can, to where no person gets any glory, but only God. God, it's where you're standing in awe. Just like, wow. He did it again. He's so good. He's so marvelous. That's how we can be revival. That's how we can be strong, and we can see the kingdom of heaven actually manifest here on earth. [02:12:43]
Help us to live and lead from that place of union that we could just carry your heart to people, God. To those people that you've called us to love, to serve, to disciple, to walk with. [02:16:03]
I continue to say, I don't know exactly what it looks like, but there is actually one of the interns, it wasn't Nathaniel that I know of, maybe he'll remember, but they sent us a card years ago and said, I see you guys being a part of a love revival revival and I see you taking it to the streets and I just saw this like love parade going through the streets just praising, worshiping, sharing the love of God and so another thing to be praying about and maybe on our whiteboard meeting, I don't know, more of the pieces of that will come together. [02:16:40]
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