Sunday, May 4, 2014

Don't Stop Running! The Lord is With You - Part 2

Sunday, 4th May, 2014


Dear Global Follower,

Among the many worship songs, choruses and hymns that we sang from our song books today at our 8:30 am Dare 2 Be Different International Victory Centre Service, the following song got our youths and adults extra happy.

This Joy

This joy that I have, the world didn't give it to me.
This joy that I have, the world didn't give it to me.
This joy that I have, the world didn't give it to me.
The world didn't give it, The world can't take it away!

This Peace
This Victory
This Jesus

As I told our fellowship, so I tell you too. Don't let ANYONE rob you of your joy, your peace, your victory or your relationship with JESUS CHRIST.

As you are well aware, as you follow my blogs and/or receive emails directly to your computer or smart phone or via my several facebook and dozens of other social media pages, we started a two part sermon series last week titled, "Don't Stop Running! The Lord is With You!"

We used 1st Samuel 18:6-12 as our focus verses and we talked initially about Wicked King Saul and David being promoted in the army. We also shared news about how David slew more than his leader, Saul and this bred hatred and contempt while the ladies sang and danced in David's honour.

Men, if you don't know, let me tell you. Women prefer and admire, BOLD  MEN. Men they feel can defend them. Apart from love, care and attention, they always look for LEADERSHIP and SECURITY.

If you didn't know, that's a tip from Khrystus' Love Lessons.

So, we completed Part 2 of the sermon series today. Let's get straight into it so, you're not left out.

Powerpoint Slide 7

When you are praised and popular, it isn't wise to let it go to your head. David was no doubt happy to hear these affirming words, but he didn't let it dominate his thinking or change his opinion of himself. He kept the heart and the mind of shepherd, even in a SEASON  OF  GREAT  SUCCESS!

This wasn't easy. This was  test, one that the devil wanted to use to bring David down, and one that the Lord wanted to use to build David up. David never received this kind of affirmation when he was keeping the sheep. The sheep never danced and sang a song praising him! Now David faces the challenge of SUCCESS. Many people who could handle adversity well enough, FALL  UNDER  THE  CHALLENGE  OF  SUCCESS.

Powerpoint Slide 8

Then SAUL was very angry.

Knowing his character, we are not surprised by Saul's reaction. Saul did not have a right relationship, or a close relationship with the LORD. All he had to affirm his heart was the praise of man, so when David was more praised that he, it really bothered Saul.

It is a bad sign in a leader when they resent or feel threatened by the success of one of their subordinates. It is a certain sign of weakness in that leader.

Powerpoint Slide 9

So SAUL eyed David from that day forward.

Now Saul's mind is filled with suspicion towards David. He will begin to hear most of everything David says with suspicious sears. He will look at most of David's actions with suspicious eyes. His thoughts about David will be twisted by suspicion.

He gave way to that devilish vice of envy, which was henceforth as a fire in his bosom, a worm continually gnawing upon his body. He looked upon him with an evil eye: prying into all his actions, and making the worst of everything. (Trapp)

Powerpoint Slide 10

David knew all this! He didn't let it humiliate him or get him feeling down and depressed.

He kept on running! He kept on Serving! He stayed Faithful!

We too must do the very same in GOOD TIMES and in BAD! We must always remember.

No weapon that is formed against you will prosper. And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from ME," declares the LORD.

Powerpoint Slide 11

WHEN  YOU  DON'T  STOP  RUNNING, FIGHTING, WORKING HARD, PRAYING, STAYING  FAITHFUL, BEING  BOLD - You'll find the WINNER in YOU!

Daniel never stopped!
Job Never stopped!
Enoch Never Stopped!
Moses Never Stopped!
Joshua Never Stopped!
Paul Never Stopped!
Queen Esther Never Stopped!
Peter Never Stopped!

We can go on and on, but you get the point!

Get EXCITED or RE-EXCITED about GOD and Keep on GOING! Don't stop until you DISCOVER  THE  WINNER  IN  YOU!

Today's altar call had folks pledging to NOT  STOP  RUNNING and accepting that the Lord is with them for sure! I can't give an altar call here again, but if you've been blessed by today's word, I want to encourage you to pause from what ever you're doing now, for a few minutes and say this prayer to the top of your VOICE -

"LORD, I WON'T  STOP  RUNNING  BECAUSE  I  KNOW  YOU  ARE  WITH  ME!  I  AM  WINNER  ALREADY! I  WILL  LIVE  AND  NOT  DIE!  I  WILL  MAKE  IT  THROUGH  MY  TRIAL  AND  MY  STORM. I  WILL  LEARN  FROM  MY  MISTAKES  AND  NOT  LET  THEM  KEEP ME  DOWN  AND  DEPRESSED! CONTINUE  TO  BE  MY  SHIELD, DEFENDER  AND  PROTECTION.  I  APPLY  A  FRESH  PORTION  OF  YOUR  BLOOD  OVER  MY  LIFE  AND  SITUATION  AND  CLAIM  THE  VICTORY  IN  JESUS  NAME. AMEN!"

I'm not sure if our service will be presented via BLOG next week, but for those who log on to view it around the world, we look forward to your ONLINE  ATTENDANCE  one more. Be Blessed!

Brother Khrystus Wallace, Senior Shepherd
Dare 2 Be Different International Victory Centre
www.daretobedifferentskn.com

For Global Preaching, Motivational Speaking, Workshop, Training Session Bookings:
Email: drkhrystus@kvklives.com

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