Leven onder een Open Hemel: Vreugde en Kracht

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God wants you to live under an open heaven. He wants you to have joy and peace. He doesn't mean that everything in your life is always perfect, but it's the same as with the weather, that's what they call an atmosphere. Some people have the feeling that they are oppressed because they are oppressed. [00:50:11]

The worship is not for you. Praise and worship is not for Jesus. Regardless of the style we sing, that's the sacrifice we bring. That is the offering we bring to Him. The praising of the great works He has done. That praise breaks the atmosphere open. [00:52:00]

We are all called to have a priestly duty, to fulfill priestly tasks, and that is to bring spiritual sacrifices. It's not just the preacher, but we all give spiritual sacrifices. Praise is a spiritual sacrifice. Worship is a spiritual sacrifice. Our praise and worship should also cost something. [00:55:11]

The Bible says that we fight the good fight of faith. But some people wait the waiting of faith. No, you must fight the good fight of faith. It's something you do in the meantime. You fight. You fight in prayer. You fight with the verses you know. [00:57:59]

Living in the Spirit means a continuous awareness of God's presence. You are continuously aware of the presence of God. Where the supernatural and the miracles are normal. If you are here and you feel discouraged, disappointed, or defeated, I want you to know that there is a better quality of life for you. [01:10:07]

Life in the Spirit is not just about receiving something one day. No, it's about having a lifestyle with God. It's about being led by the Holy Spirit, producing the fruits of the Holy Spirit, and walking in the power of the Spirit. [01:11:12]

The Holy Spirit desires to lead you in every area of your life. Your decisions, your actions, your thoughts. We have spoken about it before. Recognize the inner witness. It's another way of saying, pay attention to the peace or the lack of peace in your spirit. [01:49:42]

The fruit of the Spirit is the evidence of God's work in your life. The fruit of the Spirit reflects the character of Christ, His nature. It makes you a light in the world. Often we try to do something, we try to achieve something, to gain influence. [01:54:28]

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses. It equips you for service. It enables you to have an impact on the world for Christ. It allows you to demonstrate the power of God. [01:56:18]

Be bold to pray for the sick, to share the gospel, and to prophesy as the Spirit leads. When the opportunity arises, where you are, it often happens in your daily life. Some people want to do it only here in this safe environment. [01:57:42]

Stay filled with the Spirit. Regularly renew your spirit through prayer, praise, and worship. The Bible teaches us to be filled with the Spirit. A few weeks ago, we prayed for this. You must be continuously filled. You are first filled with the Holy Spirit. [02:01:20]

The life with the Lord is never boring. If I am ever bored, it is because I have walked away from Him. Life with Him is never boring. If you want to know the secret of life, just ask Him. And He wants to do a lot through you. [02:02:47]

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