Embracing God's Promises: Healing, Redemption, and Faith

 

Summary

### Summary

Welcome, everyone. Tonight, I want to remind you that the same access to the heavenlies that Jesus has is available to you every day. Nothing should be impossible for you, but we often have a perspective problem. We think we chose God and must get everything right, but it was never about us getting it right. It’s about coming to God and asking Him to show us what to do. He will make up for everything that comes our way. John 15 has been a cornerstone in my life, and I encourage you to take it at its word. Believe that you and God together can do anything. This isn't just about memorizing a verse; it’s about letting it transform you.

While we were worshiping tonight, the story of the Samaritan woman who asked Jesus to heal her daughter came to mind. Jesus initially rebuked her, but she persisted, saying even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from the table. Jesus was moved by her faith. Healing is as basic as meeting a need; it’s the children's bread. So, I declare healing over this room tonight. Whatever ails you, know that healing is a basic part of Christianity.

On your tables tonight, there are journals for 2024. These are a gift to you to help you get into the rhythm of reading Scripture and journaling. Believe that everything you write in this journal, if asked in Jesus' name, will be done. It’s not about getting it right or being more spiritual; it’s about believing that God will do what He says He will do. Let’s break off any bad beliefs about ourselves and stand on God’s promises.

We are called to freely give what we have received from God. It’s not about doing big things but about trusting and following Jesus in our daily lives. As we look ahead to 2024, let’s believe that God has chosen us to bear fruit that will last. Even if you need a second, third, or fourth chance, God’s love and grace are limitless. He has chosen you, and your life will bear fruit that will not pass away.

I want to share a personal story. At 17, I was emotionally shut off and had to fake crying when my grandfather passed away. But as God began to heal and restore me, it wasn’t because I got it right; it was because I started to believe what He said about me. This year, you don’t have to get everything right. Trust God and stand on His promises, even when it’s hard.

God’s redemptive power is limitless. Even if someone makes a choice that limits His restorative power, He will always redeem the situation. We are not limited by another person’s decisions. God can bring about new ways to get justice and restore what was lost. As we look ahead to 2024, let’s believe that God has good things in store for us. Stand on His promises and trust that He will bring them to pass.

Finally, I want to talk about the importance of the tithe. It is a holy portion set apart for God. Trust Him with your finances and believe that He will pour out blessings over your life. As we give tonight, let’s declare that the tithe belongs to the Lord and is holy. God is faithful, and He will provide for all our needs.

### Key Takeaways

1. Access to the Heavenlies: We often think we need to get everything right to please God, but it’s about coming to Him and asking for guidance. He will make up for everything that comes our way. Trust in His ability to work through you, and believe that you and God together can do anything. [01:21:20]

2. Healing is the Children's Bread: Healing is as basic as meeting a need. It’s not something extra but a fundamental part of Christianity. Just as we ask for our daily bread, we can ask for healing and deliverance. Believe that God’s provision includes your healing. [34:07]

3. Believe and Stand on God’s Promises: As we look ahead to 2024, believe that God has chosen you to bear fruit that will last. It’s not about getting everything right but about trusting God and standing on His promises. Even if you need multiple chances, His love and grace are limitless. [01:45:47]

4. God’s Redemptive Power: God’s ability to redeem and restore is limitless. Even if someone makes a choice that limits His restorative power, He will always find a way to redeem the situation. Trust that God can bring about new ways to get justice and restore what was lost. [01:40:22]

5. The Importance of the Tithe: The tithe is a holy portion set apart for God. Trust Him with your finances and believe that He will pour out blessings over your life. As we give, let’s declare that the tithe belongs to the Lord and is holy. God is faithful, and He will provide for all our needs. [56:53]

### YouTube Chapters

[0:00] - Welcome
[01:21:20] - Access to the Heavenlies
[34:07] - Healing is the Children's Bread
[01:45:47] - Believe and Stand on God’s Promises
[01:40:22] - God’s Redemptive Power
[56:53] - The Importance of the Tithe

Study Guide

### Bible Reading
1. John 15:16 - "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you."
2. Matthew 15:21-28 - The story of the Samaritan woman who asked Jesus to heal her daughter.
3. Malachi 3:10 - "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."

### Observation Questions
1. What does John 15:16 say about who chose whom and the purpose of that choice?
2. In the story of the Samaritan woman (Matthew 15:21-28), how did Jesus initially respond to her request, and what was her reaction? [34:07]
3. According to Malachi 3:10, what does God promise to do if we bring the whole tithe into the storehouse?

### Interpretation Questions
1. How does understanding that Jesus chose us (John 15:16) change our perspective on our relationship with Him and our purpose in life? [01:06:40]
2. What can we learn from the persistence and faith of the Samaritan woman in Matthew 15:21-28, and how does this relate to the idea that healing is a basic part of Christianity? [34:07]
3. How does the promise in Malachi 3:10 challenge our trust in God regarding our finances and the act of tithing? [56:53]

### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt you had to get everything right to please God. How can you shift your perspective to trust in His guidance and ability to work through you? [01:21:20]
2. The Samaritan woman showed great faith and persistence. Is there a situation in your life where you need to persist in faith, believing that God will provide healing or deliverance? [34:07]
3. As we look ahead to 2024, what are some specific promises of God that you need to stand on, even if you need multiple chances? How can you remind yourself of these promises daily? [01:45:47]
4. Think of a situation where you felt limited by someone else's decisions. How can you trust in God's redemptive power to bring about new ways to get justice and restore what was lost? [01:40:22]
5. How can you practically trust God with your finances this year? What steps can you take to ensure that you are setting apart the tithe as a holy portion for God? [56:53]
6. The pastor shared a personal story about emotional healing and restoration. Is there an area in your life where you need to start believing what God says about you? How can you begin this process? [01:34:09]
7. What are some ways you can freely give what you have received from God in your daily life? How can you make this a regular practice in 2024? [01:17:40]

Devotional

### Day 1: Access to the Heavenlies

Theme: Trust in God's Guidance

Description: Often, we believe that we need to get everything right to please God, but this is a misconception. The truth is, it's not about our ability to be perfect but about our willingness to come to God and ask for His guidance. When we trust in His ability to work through us, we open ourselves to the limitless possibilities that come from partnering with Him. God will make up for everything that comes our way, and together, we can achieve anything. This perspective shift is crucial for living a life of faith and purpose. [01:21:20]

Bible Passage: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind." (James 1:5-6, ESV)

Reflection: Think of a situation in your life where you feel overwhelmed or unsure. Can you take a moment to ask God for His guidance and trust that He will provide the wisdom you need?


### Day 2: Healing is the Children's Bread

Theme: Healing as a Fundamental Right

Description: Healing is not an extra or a bonus; it is as fundamental to Christianity as meeting any basic need. Just as we ask for our daily bread, we can ask for healing and deliverance. The story of the Samaritan woman who persisted in asking Jesus to heal her daughter illustrates the power of faith and the accessibility of God's healing. Jesus was moved by her faith, and this same faith can move mountains in our lives. Believe that God's provision includes your healing, and approach Him with the confidence that He will meet your needs. [34:07]

Bible Passage: "But he answered, 'It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.' She said, 'Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.'" (Matthew 15:26-27, ESV)

Reflection: Is there an area in your life where you need healing, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual? Can you ask God today to provide this healing, believing that it is a fundamental part of His provision for you?


### Day 3: Believe and Stand on God’s Promises

Theme: Trusting in God's Promises

Description: As we look ahead to the future, it's essential to believe that God has chosen us to bear fruit that will last. This isn't about getting everything right but about trusting in God's promises and standing firm in our faith. Even if we need multiple chances, His love and grace are limitless. God has a plan for each of us, and He has equipped us to fulfill that plan. By standing on His promises, we can navigate life's challenges with confidence and hope. [01:45:47]

Bible Passage: "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you." (John 15:16, ESV)

Reflection: What is one promise from God that you find difficult to believe or stand on? How can you remind yourself of this promise daily and trust that God will bring it to pass?


### Day 4: God’s Redemptive Power

Theme: Limitless Redemption

Description: God's ability to redeem and restore is limitless. Even when someone makes a choice that seems to limit His restorative power, God always finds a way to redeem the situation. We are not bound by the decisions of others; God's redemptive power transcends human limitations. Trust that God can bring about new ways to achieve justice and restore what was lost. This belief in His limitless power can transform how we view our circumstances and give us hope in seemingly hopeless situations. [01:40:22]

Bible Passage: "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28, ESV)

Reflection: Think of a situation where you feel limited by someone else's decisions. Can you trust that God can redeem this situation and bring about good in ways you might not expect?


### Day 5: The Importance of the Tithe

Theme: Trusting God with Finances

Description: The tithe is a holy portion set apart for God. Trusting Him with our finances is an act of faith that acknowledges His sovereignty and provision. When we give our tithe, we declare that it belongs to the Lord and is holy. This act of obedience opens the door for God to pour out blessings over our lives. Trust in His faithfulness and believe that He will provide for all our needs as we honor Him with our finances. [56:53]

Bible Passage: "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need." (Malachi 3:10, ESV)

Reflection: Are you trusting God with your finances? What steps can you take today to honor God with your tithe and trust Him to provide for your needs?

Quotes

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "But the same access to the heavenlies that he has where nothing limits him is available to you every day for everything that you accomplish. Nothing should be impossible in front of you. But we have a perspective. We have a perspective problem. We think we chose God and we got to get it right. We think we have to be the ones that make things happen and step out so that it can be what it should be. And God's going, nope. It was never about us getting it right. It was about us coming to him and saying, God, show me. Teach me. What do you want me to do? And he will make up for everything that comes." [01:21:20]( | | )

2. "Healing is a part of this. Just like if you say, God, give us this day our daily bread. That means Jesus is saying you can include healing, deliverance, wholeness in the middle of that. That healing is not something extra. Healing is a basic part. Whether that's body, that's soul, that's spirit, whether that's from the demonic. He says the base reality of just getting your needs met. He says healing is the children's bread." [35:14]( | | )

3. "The goal, guys, isn't have you prayed hard enough so that things happen. The goal is do you trust him and will you walk with him? Because in that place, you felt like something was making a mess, which is going to be in there greater? If you haven't done the work of coming to the Lord and saying, God, I need to know that truth. I need to know you." [01:27:10]( | | )

4. "God loves us and he loves us so much, guys, that he's not willing to do this earth thing without us. His goal is not a kingdom where he gets to be here. His goal is you living the fullness of who he's made you to be. There is nothing higher than that." [01:15:25](Download raw clip | Download cropped clip | )

5. "If you don't, guys, there's nothing we can change. I don't care how good a preacher I am. Just making sure you're listening. Can't. I can give you the most truth, but if it doesn't sink in here because you choose to say, God, I trust you in that. I'm going to walk on that. I'm going to stake my life on your promises. Nothing else matters." [01:36:28]( | | )

### Quotes for Members

1. "I prophesy to you tonight that everything you write in this promised, as he says, if you ask it in my name, it's going to be done. Believe, guys. Believe that this isn't about you getting it right. It's not about you working hard enough. Believe that, if he is who he says he is and he's going to do what he says he's going to do and you have everything you need. You don't need to be more spiritual. You don't need to be more holy. You don't need to get it right. Just believe that he is going to do take the stand and follow him." [01:45:47]( | | )

2. "God's going, it's got to be here. If we need that, I love going to conferences when Bobby Conner is speaking. He is incredible. He's an 80-plus-year-old Energizer bunny that makes everybody look like they are asleep. Like he just goes and goes and talks and goes. And I've seen the video of him do it in a setting. He jumped from the stage to the front row of chairs in an auditorium and ran across 18 rows at the back of it in his 70s. And one of the best things about it is like another prophet was going, that's the most supernatural thing I've ever seen. And our minds go, what? But that's just how his world is. We don't need you to be Bobby Conner." [01:20:43]( | | )

3. "God's going, again, it's what you used to pray but it's not. I'm like, oh, I'm seeing a theme here that I'm not liking right now. But in the middle of it, he said, I'm giving you second chances. And it wasn't just about second chances because God's not a respecter who is too far out of my redemptive power. I will restore and redeem. Even when man makes a choice that limits my restorative power, I will always redeem the situation so that your fullness is not limited to another man's decisions." [01:11:37]( | | )

4. "He says, lean into me and watch as what is unraveled comes back together. I will restore your body, your relationships, your finances, your resources, your opportunities, your land, your city, your nation. God, we claim that tonight. Those things that have been so broken that they cannot be restored. I express to you my other main promise, of the cross in redemption. Hear this tonight, church. I will take the things that can't be restored in this lifetime, and I will recreate them as though they are all new again." [01:38:29]( | | )

5. "We are coming into a season where God says, I'm giving second, third, fourth, fifth chances. And I want to read this. This is out of, we've been doing this book on Monday nights in our prayer meetings. This is out of the Sean Bowles breakthrough. And this was a prophecy that God gave Sean about redemption and restoration. This is the Lord speaking to you tonight. I want you to hear it." [01:36:28]( | | )

6. "But if you will come to him and let him speak to you, if you'll take him at his word, things like when he says, hey, I've got your family, I've got things taken care of and trust him and then stand on that. Don't move from that even when you get knocked down. That's okay. Guess what? Get back on there and stand there even when you have a moment and you want to scream and you're going, no, this isn't okay." [01:35:09]( | | )

7. "God's going, again, it's what you used to pray but it's not. I'm like, oh, I'm seeing a theme here that I'm not liking right now. But in the middle of it, he said, I'm giving you second chances. And it wasn't just about second chances because God's not a respecter who is too far out of my redemptive power. I will restore and redeem. Even when man makes a choice that limits my restorative power, I will always redeem the situation so that your fullness is not limited to another man's decisions." [01:11:37]( | | )

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