"May the Spirit of God bless you with peace and give you prosperity in the coming year."
Steve Hart
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The Meaning of Christmas
Saturday, December 13, 2008
But What Do You Want?
Imagine with me you own a magic lamp with a genie and he says you can have as many wishes as you want. Do you know what you would wish for?
Do you know what you want for Christmas? Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know where you would like to travel? Do you know what would make you happy?
I can guarantee you that after expressing your wants to the first few questions you will quickly run out of ideas for what you want. Try making a wish list. After the first six wishes you will find it difficult to come up with a new wish, the ones you really want.
Do you really know what you want?
What you thought you wanted in the past has changed and what you think you want for future may also change….you can only express what you want in the “Now.”
How do you do it?
Before you begin, give thanks for what you have right now. This opens you up for creating something new. Gratitude is the most powerful state of being in the now.
Start with the basic desires, clear air, food, water, shelter, health and the feelings of being secure. Then there are the ones you so often forget; love, joy, peace and harmony.
It is at this point when everything changes.
This is when it gets confusing. Why?
This is the moment when your desires are controlled by your spirit or your ego. If you do not know the difference then you must go back to “Go” and you do not collect $200.00.
Yes, life is like a game. How you play the game determines if you get what you really want. Consciously or un-consciously you decide.
Your ego (the carnal mind, Rom 8:7) will lead you down a long path of wishes and desires and you will never find what you are looking for. You will end up frustrated and confused.
Your spirit is connected to your higher self and the Spirit of God. It will guide you toward what you really want. It knows your mission in life, your agreements; it knows your true desires and the Spirit of God will supply you with all you need to accomplish this.
Great joy and satisfaction are your reward for following the Spirit of God.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear has heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for them that love Him. But God has revealed them unto us by His Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.” 1 Cor. 2:9-10
Steve Hart
Do you know what you want for Christmas? Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Do you know where you would like to travel? Do you know what would make you happy?
I can guarantee you that after expressing your wants to the first few questions you will quickly run out of ideas for what you want. Try making a wish list. After the first six wishes you will find it difficult to come up with a new wish, the ones you really want.
Do you really know what you want?
What you thought you wanted in the past has changed and what you think you want for future may also change….you can only express what you want in the “Now.”
How do you do it?
Before you begin, give thanks for what you have right now. This opens you up for creating something new. Gratitude is the most powerful state of being in the now.
Start with the basic desires, clear air, food, water, shelter, health and the feelings of being secure. Then there are the ones you so often forget; love, joy, peace and harmony.
It is at this point when everything changes.
This is when it gets confusing. Why?
This is the moment when your desires are controlled by your spirit or your ego. If you do not know the difference then you must go back to “Go” and you do not collect $200.00.
Yes, life is like a game. How you play the game determines if you get what you really want. Consciously or un-consciously you decide.
Your ego (the carnal mind, Rom 8:7) will lead you down a long path of wishes and desires and you will never find what you are looking for. You will end up frustrated and confused.
Your spirit is connected to your higher self and the Spirit of God. It will guide you toward what you really want. It knows your mission in life, your agreements; it knows your true desires and the Spirit of God will supply you with all you need to accomplish this.
Great joy and satisfaction are your reward for following the Spirit of God.
“Eye has not seen, nor ear has heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for them that love Him. But God has revealed them unto us by His Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.” 1 Cor. 2:9-10
Steve Hart
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Why is God so Confusing?
You ask questions like; If God is a god of love then why does he punish people? Why does He not answer my prayers? Why does He let young babies die?
Does not the Bible say that God is holy and divine and it also says He is jealous, angry, vengeful, and to be feared? How can He be both?
You look at God’s church today and you find over twenty thousand different church denominations because they can not agree upon the teachings of Jesus.
This all makes God sound so confusing. Why?
In 1 Cor. 14:33 it says that “God is not the author of confusion…”
Then why does all of this appear to be so confusing?
Are you ready to hear and accept the answer?
I ask because the responsibility falls upon YOU not God.
The reason God appears to be confusing is because it’s YOUR perception of God!
You are the ones creating the confusion. It is your ego. Your ego does not understand God. It only knows itself and it projects itself upon your perception of God and the world around you.
God does not change. God is not confused nor does He create confusion.
We are the ones confused. We see God through our egos therefore we see Him as a god who hates, becomes angry, and violent.
We project our egotistical nature upon God. We understand God only as we understand ourselves. It is not until the Holy Spirit reveals Himself to us that we begin to understand the scriptures and the true nature of God.
Jesus knew man could not understand God this is why He said, “Hearing they hear not neither do they understand….seeing you shall see and not perceive.” Matt. 13:13b-14b
In Romans 8:7 it says, “The carnal mind is enmity against God…” The word carnal means, fleshly of human nature and the word enmity means, in opposition or hateful. Therefore it's our egos that distorts our image of God and confuses us.
God is not confused. He is a God of Peace and Love.
Steve Hart
Does not the Bible say that God is holy and divine and it also says He is jealous, angry, vengeful, and to be feared? How can He be both?
You look at God’s church today and you find over twenty thousand different church denominations because they can not agree upon the teachings of Jesus.
This all makes God sound so confusing. Why?
In 1 Cor. 14:33 it says that “God is not the author of confusion…”
Then why does all of this appear to be so confusing?
Are you ready to hear and accept the answer?
I ask because the responsibility falls upon YOU not God.
The reason God appears to be confusing is because it’s YOUR perception of God!
You are the ones creating the confusion. It is your ego. Your ego does not understand God. It only knows itself and it projects itself upon your perception of God and the world around you.
God does not change. God is not confused nor does He create confusion.
We are the ones confused. We see God through our egos therefore we see Him as a god who hates, becomes angry, and violent.
We project our egotistical nature upon God. We understand God only as we understand ourselves. It is not until the Holy Spirit reveals Himself to us that we begin to understand the scriptures and the true nature of God.
Jesus knew man could not understand God this is why He said, “Hearing they hear not neither do they understand….seeing you shall see and not perceive.” Matt. 13:13b-14b
In Romans 8:7 it says, “The carnal mind is enmity against God…” The word carnal means, fleshly of human nature and the word enmity means, in opposition or hateful. Therefore it's our egos that distorts our image of God and confuses us.
God is not confused. He is a God of Peace and Love.
Steve Hart
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Judgment
Jesus was very clear on the subject of judgment. Yet most Christians and the Church have made themselves judge. And when they judge, they also condemn the person or persons being judged. Christianity has got the judgement thing all wrong.
Jesus clearly said, “Judge not that you be not judged” Matt. 7:1
Jesus also said “I came not to judge the world but to save the world.” John 12:47b
No wonder Christians are attacked, ridiculed, and shunned by those who seek to know God. The Church has failed to listen to the words of Jesus instead they have taken sides with Satan by becoming accusers.
Jesus came to “save” (Greek word, “sozo” which means to deliver or protect, heal, preserve and make safe.) the “world” (Greek word, “kosmos” which means to tend or care for its inhabitants.)
What right do we have to judge? Jesus said we make our judgments based upon appearance. John 7:24a
He then said, “Ye judge after the flesh.” John 8:15a. Jesus is telling us how our egos judge one another. Instead of seeing our “true selves” our egos take pride in thinking we are better than another.
When Can We Judge
Does not the Bible say that Christians must make a judgment based upon scripture?
What about 1 Cor.2:15a it says, “But he that is spiritual judges all things.” This scripture gives anyone who is “spiritual” the right to judge according to God’s word?
NO!!!
First thing, the word “judge” in the Greek is “anakrazo” which means to discern NOT judge. It means we are to ask questions, investigate, and determine what Godly is for ourselves but not for each other.
We have become pious and used God’s word in attempt to judge each other. God forgive us.
Righteous Judgment
Wait, what about a “righteous Judgment” as found in John 7:24b?
What is a righteous Judgment?
The Greek word for judgment is “krisis” which means to distinguish for or against. Only God knows the heart. Only God can distinguish if one is for or against love. God is love, therefore his judgment sees past the flesh and past the outward appearance. He sees the heart.
We do not know how to separate the criminal from the crime, the rich man from his riches, or the holy man from his prayers. Only God knows, we are not to judge.
I pray that Christians will free themselves of judgment and learn to love instead of looking at the sin and the ego within mankind.
There is no judgment at "the Success Church" only love and your success.
Steve Hart
Jesus clearly said, “Judge not that you be not judged” Matt. 7:1
Jesus also said “I came not to judge the world but to save the world.” John 12:47b
No wonder Christians are attacked, ridiculed, and shunned by those who seek to know God. The Church has failed to listen to the words of Jesus instead they have taken sides with Satan by becoming accusers.
Jesus came to “save” (Greek word, “sozo” which means to deliver or protect, heal, preserve and make safe.) the “world” (Greek word, “kosmos” which means to tend or care for its inhabitants.)
What right do we have to judge? Jesus said we make our judgments based upon appearance. John 7:24a
He then said, “Ye judge after the flesh.” John 8:15a. Jesus is telling us how our egos judge one another. Instead of seeing our “true selves” our egos take pride in thinking we are better than another.
When Can We Judge
Does not the Bible say that Christians must make a judgment based upon scripture?
What about 1 Cor.2:15a it says, “But he that is spiritual judges all things.” This scripture gives anyone who is “spiritual” the right to judge according to God’s word?
NO!!!
First thing, the word “judge” in the Greek is “anakrazo” which means to discern NOT judge. It means we are to ask questions, investigate, and determine what Godly is for ourselves but not for each other.
We have become pious and used God’s word in attempt to judge each other. God forgive us.
Righteous Judgment
Wait, what about a “righteous Judgment” as found in John 7:24b?
What is a righteous Judgment?
The Greek word for judgment is “krisis” which means to distinguish for or against. Only God knows the heart. Only God can distinguish if one is for or against love. God is love, therefore his judgment sees past the flesh and past the outward appearance. He sees the heart.
We do not know how to separate the criminal from the crime, the rich man from his riches, or the holy man from his prayers. Only God knows, we are not to judge.
I pray that Christians will free themselves of judgment and learn to love instead of looking at the sin and the ego within mankind.
There is no judgment at "the Success Church" only love and your success.
Steve Hart
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Worldly Riches vs. the Abundance of God
Does this title stir up within you a bit of confusion?
What is the difference between worldly riches and the abundance of God?
In Mark 4: 19 Jesus warns us of the deceitfulness of riches and how it can make you unfruitful in the Kingdom of God.
But then on the other hand Jesus said in John 10:10 that He came that you may have life more abundantly. Does this not include money?
In Timothy it is made clear that the “love of money is the root of all evil.” Tim. 6:10 No where in the bible does it say that money is evil in itself.
Knowing this, why do you still struggle trying to understand how you can accumulate riches, money, and wealth and still love God?
Do you seek riches or the Kingdom of God?
Seek the kingdom of God (Matt 6:33) and He will share with you all the abundance you can handle. It is God’s nature to give abundantly. "abundantly above all we ask or think..." Eph.3:20
If you love your money then your money is attached to this world for "no man can serve two masters ..." Matt. 6:24 If you know how to give your money away then you know of the abundance of God. "Give and it shall be given to you...." Luke. 6:38
If your money comes from God then you know there is an abundance of money which flows from God.
Your money and the law of attraction do not know the difference between the worldly riches and riches from God. Both are neutral. This law is set in motion to manifest anything you desire. It is your choice; follow after riches or to follow after God. Follow after God and He will bless you with His abundance.
The only difference between worldly riches and the abundance of God is where you place your treasures. Matt. 6:19-21 It is your knowing that God is the source of all things.
Use the law of attraction to accumulate wealth in the Kingdom of God and you will be blessed.
Steve Hart
What is the difference between worldly riches and the abundance of God?
In Mark 4: 19 Jesus warns us of the deceitfulness of riches and how it can make you unfruitful in the Kingdom of God.
But then on the other hand Jesus said in John 10:10 that He came that you may have life more abundantly. Does this not include money?
In Timothy it is made clear that the “love of money is the root of all evil.” Tim. 6:10 No where in the bible does it say that money is evil in itself.
Knowing this, why do you still struggle trying to understand how you can accumulate riches, money, and wealth and still love God?
Do you seek riches or the Kingdom of God?
Seek the kingdom of God (Matt 6:33) and He will share with you all the abundance you can handle. It is God’s nature to give abundantly. "abundantly above all we ask or think..." Eph.3:20
If you love your money then your money is attached to this world for "no man can serve two masters ..." Matt. 6:24 If you know how to give your money away then you know of the abundance of God. "Give and it shall be given to you...." Luke. 6:38
If your money comes from God then you know there is an abundance of money which flows from God.
Your money and the law of attraction do not know the difference between the worldly riches and riches from God. Both are neutral. This law is set in motion to manifest anything you desire. It is your choice; follow after riches or to follow after God. Follow after God and He will bless you with His abundance.
The only difference between worldly riches and the abundance of God is where you place your treasures. Matt. 6:19-21 It is your knowing that God is the source of all things.
Use the law of attraction to accumulate wealth in the Kingdom of God and you will be blessed.
Steve Hart
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Jesus and the Law of Attraction
In 2006 a movie and then a book titled “The Secret” was released teaching the Law of Attraction. I was very excited about its release. For I have been using the Law of Attraction after reading Napoleon Hill’s book, “Think and Grow Rich” back in 1986.
Hill calls it a “magnetic force” when thoughts become things. He said, when you mix your dominate thoughts with feelings of emotion then you will attract the equivalent.
Jesus taugtht the beginning priciples of the Law of Attraction. But His teachings were limited to the understanding of the people of that day in time. The world did not understand the science of magneitc force or the Law of Attraction. Jesus simply said, "Ask" with the expectation to receive.
Jesus said, “Ask and you shall receive that your joy may be full." He then went to say, "These things I speak to you in parables.” John 16:24-25
Jesus also said, “What things you desire when you pray, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.” Mark 11:24
So, what would Jesus say about the movie "The Secret?" I think Jesus said made it clear when He said, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness and all these things will be added to you.” Matt. 6:33
Wisdom would teach you to seek God first for He knows what you want before you do.
You can use the Law of Attraction to grant your every wish just like a genie. But be careful what you wish for. You may get it and find out it is not what your truly wanted.
It was my desire to become a real estate investor so I attracted over a million dollars of real estate into my life. The problem was I could not hold on to it….I did not realize the responsibility that came with that desire. In time I lost it all.
I am not saying that God did not want me to have those properties but now was not the time. I was not ready. Maybe in the future I will use this experience and knowledge to once again attract real estate back into my life.
I have found it is important to pay close attentions to my desires. It is through my relationship with God that I align my thoughts with God seeking to fulfill my agreement, my purpose or mission here on earth. My ego would rather I attract it's own wants and desires.
God wants to bless you with His abundance. Read Proverbs 8:19-21 “My reward is better than gold….it is better than choice silver… I lead in the way of righteousness…that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance and I will fill their treasures.”
When you align yourself with the purposes of God you will attract the blessings of God. For He will reveal to you your hidden desires, the desires you created before you came into the world.
Please visit with me at my new social Webpage: http://www.yoursecretagreement.ning.com/
Steve Hart
Hill calls it a “magnetic force” when thoughts become things. He said, when you mix your dominate thoughts with feelings of emotion then you will attract the equivalent.
Jesus taugtht the beginning priciples of the Law of Attraction. But His teachings were limited to the understanding of the people of that day in time. The world did not understand the science of magneitc force or the Law of Attraction. Jesus simply said, "Ask" with the expectation to receive.
Jesus said, “Ask and you shall receive that your joy may be full." He then went to say, "These things I speak to you in parables.” John 16:24-25
Jesus also said, “What things you desire when you pray, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.” Mark 11:24
So, what would Jesus say about the movie "The Secret?" I think Jesus said made it clear when He said, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness and all these things will be added to you.” Matt. 6:33
Wisdom would teach you to seek God first for He knows what you want before you do.
You can use the Law of Attraction to grant your every wish just like a genie. But be careful what you wish for. You may get it and find out it is not what your truly wanted.
It was my desire to become a real estate investor so I attracted over a million dollars of real estate into my life. The problem was I could not hold on to it….I did not realize the responsibility that came with that desire. In time I lost it all.
I am not saying that God did not want me to have those properties but now was not the time. I was not ready. Maybe in the future I will use this experience and knowledge to once again attract real estate back into my life.
I have found it is important to pay close attentions to my desires. It is through my relationship with God that I align my thoughts with God seeking to fulfill my agreement, my purpose or mission here on earth. My ego would rather I attract it's own wants and desires.
God wants to bless you with His abundance. Read Proverbs 8:19-21 “My reward is better than gold….it is better than choice silver… I lead in the way of righteousness…that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance and I will fill their treasures.”
When you align yourself with the purposes of God you will attract the blessings of God. For He will reveal to you your hidden desires, the desires you created before you came into the world.
Please visit with me at my new social Webpage: http://www.yoursecretagreement.ning.com/
Steve Hart
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
The Kingdom Of God - Within You!
Have you ever heard Christians refer to God and heaven as being far away. The is an unhealthy way of thinking for it puts God and His kingdom out of reach, a place you have to travel to. It is our “monkey brains” (your ego) that separate us from God.
When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God He spoke to the multitudes in parables. But for His disciples He would explain the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. Today it’s the Holy Spirit’s job to explain to you these mysteries. Hear what the Spirit says.
Our God in Heaven and the Kingdom of God is NOT in some far away place like outer-space. He is as close as your breath. God is the spirit and energy that gives you life. He is your source for all things.
In Luke 17:20-21 the Pharisees ask Jesus “When will the Kingdom of God come?” Jesus said, “It will not come with observation because the Kingdom of God is within you.” In the Greek the word “within” means to be “positioned inside.” Hidden away like a treasure.
In the gospels “The Kingdom of Heaven” and the “Kingdom of God” both are used to describe the same thing.
Jesus said, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.” Matt. 13:52 Hidden within you are God given gifts, strengths, and talents. They have been hidden within you like treasures, waiting for you to fulfill your purpose here on earth.
The only difference between heaven and earth is the visible and the invisible, the spirit and the physical. The connection between those two worlds is within you. This is why Jesus said, speaking again in a mystery, “You must be born again to know the kingdom of God....... That which is of the flesh is flesh and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” John 3:3b & 6.
Steve Hart
When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God He spoke to the multitudes in parables. But for His disciples He would explain the mysteries of the Kingdom of God. Today it’s the Holy Spirit’s job to explain to you these mysteries. Hear what the Spirit says.
Our God in Heaven and the Kingdom of God is NOT in some far away place like outer-space. He is as close as your breath. God is the spirit and energy that gives you life. He is your source for all things.
In Luke 17:20-21 the Pharisees ask Jesus “When will the Kingdom of God come?” Jesus said, “It will not come with observation because the Kingdom of God is within you.” In the Greek the word “within” means to be “positioned inside.” Hidden away like a treasure.
In the gospels “The Kingdom of Heaven” and the “Kingdom of God” both are used to describe the same thing.
Jesus said, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.” Matt. 13:52 Hidden within you are God given gifts, strengths, and talents. They have been hidden within you like treasures, waiting for you to fulfill your purpose here on earth.
The only difference between heaven and earth is the visible and the invisible, the spirit and the physical. The connection between those two worlds is within you. This is why Jesus said, speaking again in a mystery, “You must be born again to know the kingdom of God....... That which is of the flesh is flesh and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” John 3:3b & 6.
Steve Hart
I Confess....
It has been over two months since my last post. I want to share with you why it has taken me so long to keep up my postings.
It is not that I have been too busy. It is not that I don't have some thing to say.
Once I declared that 2008 would be my "Come-Back" year I have been on an exciting road of spiritual renewal.
The Holy Spirit has been speaking to me like never before. I have put my full trust and faith in what God is doing in my life right now. I am experiencing higher levels of consciousness, including great joy, love and peace.
As a result the Holy Spirit is revealing to me the answers to many questions I have been struggling with and I have been hesitant to put them into writing until I had time to discern if these answers with my egotistical "Monkey Mind" trying to be spiritual or was it the Holy Spirit. God has confirmed the answers I now have through much prayer, reading of scripture, and meditation.
Now I continue to blog what God is speaking to me that you too may have a better understanding of the things of God and His Kingdom.
In His Love,
Steve Hart
It is not that I have been too busy. It is not that I don't have some thing to say.
Once I declared that 2008 would be my "Come-Back" year I have been on an exciting road of spiritual renewal.
The Holy Spirit has been speaking to me like never before. I have put my full trust and faith in what God is doing in my life right now. I am experiencing higher levels of consciousness, including great joy, love and peace.
As a result the Holy Spirit is revealing to me the answers to many questions I have been struggling with and I have been hesitant to put them into writing until I had time to discern if these answers with my egotistical "Monkey Mind" trying to be spiritual or was it the Holy Spirit. God has confirmed the answers I now have through much prayer, reading of scripture, and meditation.
Now I continue to blog what God is speaking to me that you too may have a better understanding of the things of God and His Kingdom.
In His Love,
Steve Hart
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
What Are the Commandments of God?
When Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments,” John 14:15, was he speaking of the Ten Commandments and the Old Testaments law?
No He was not!
He was speaking of a new commandment, John 13:34, the commandment of love not law.
If you study the Old Testament law then will know it was impossible for man to fulfill these laws. That is why Jesus came to fulfill the law. That word “fulfill” means to complete it or finish it.
In His sermon on the mount Jesus makes reference to the Old Testament laws then he explains how these laws were fulfilled under His new commandment, John 13:4, “A new commandant I give unto you, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
In the original Greek the word “commandment” means; to enjoin in an injunction, in other words, to agree to an order from a governing authority.
When you hear the words “an order from a governing authority” this may sound harsh or demanding. You may think of an army or a dictatorship forcing its rule over its people.
But God’s commandments are not forceful or grievous, read 1 John 5:3.
The authority of God is ruled by the power of love. God does not force Himself upon us.
You will hear Christians preaching “obedience.” They describe God as an earthly father, one who will punish you if you don’t obey him. This is not true. Jesus never used the word “obey” when speaking of your relationship with God.
What about the word “obey” used by Peter in Acts 5:32? It reads, “….we are witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost whom God hath given to them that obey him.”
Here the Greek the word “obey” means to be persuaded or to conform to advice.
Therefore your motivation is to submit not out of fear of punishment but rather by love.
The old image of God setting on His throne waiting to throw down bolts of lightening if you do not obey him is false.
God’s Kingdom and its authority are governed by love. This is why Jesus said, “If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love,” John 15:10.
To know God is to love God.
When I experienced my conversion I was motivated by the love not by fear.
The gospel of Jesus Christ are not words of fear and punishment based upon your obedience but rather the love, joy and peace and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Steve Hart
No He was not!
He was speaking of a new commandment, John 13:34, the commandment of love not law.
If you study the Old Testament law then will know it was impossible for man to fulfill these laws. That is why Jesus came to fulfill the law. That word “fulfill” means to complete it or finish it.
In His sermon on the mount Jesus makes reference to the Old Testament laws then he explains how these laws were fulfilled under His new commandment, John 13:4, “A new commandant I give unto you, that you love one another as I have loved you.”
In the original Greek the word “commandment” means; to enjoin in an injunction, in other words, to agree to an order from a governing authority.
When you hear the words “an order from a governing authority” this may sound harsh or demanding. You may think of an army or a dictatorship forcing its rule over its people.
But God’s commandments are not forceful or grievous, read 1 John 5:3.
The authority of God is ruled by the power of love. God does not force Himself upon us.
You will hear Christians preaching “obedience.” They describe God as an earthly father, one who will punish you if you don’t obey him. This is not true. Jesus never used the word “obey” when speaking of your relationship with God.
What about the word “obey” used by Peter in Acts 5:32? It reads, “….we are witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost whom God hath given to them that obey him.”
Here the Greek the word “obey” means to be persuaded or to conform to advice.
Therefore your motivation is to submit not out of fear of punishment but rather by love.
The old image of God setting on His throne waiting to throw down bolts of lightening if you do not obey him is false.
God’s Kingdom and its authority are governed by love. This is why Jesus said, “If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love,” John 15:10.
To know God is to love God.
When I experienced my conversion I was motivated by the love not by fear.
The gospel of Jesus Christ are not words of fear and punishment based upon your obedience but rather the love, joy and peace and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Steve Hart
Sunday, March 16, 2008
What is the "Word of God?"
You must understand what is the inspired word of God? The Bible as we know it today is not the only inspired word of God.
What?
Before you accuse me of being a heretic let me explain.
In the Greek vocabulary you will find two words are used to describe the word of God.
The first is Logos which is defined as the "written word." This includes the thoughts, reasoning, and motives in those words.
The second Greek word is Rhema which is defined as the "spoken word" or the utterance of God. This would be the words spoken to you by the Holy Spirit.
When scripture was first spoken it was the Rhema of God which then became the Logos.
Both come from the same source therefore it only makes since that the two would agree with each other. Yet believers do NOT always agree with each other in interpretation. This is why you must learn how to listen to the Holy Spirit. This why Jesus said he would send the Holy Spirit to you. It is the Holy Spirit’s job to guide you into all truth. Read John 16:13.
Without the Holy Spirit there is no Rhema. All you have left is Logos which can not be properly interpreted without the Holy Spirit.
Then on the other hand how will you know what is the Rhema of God? You need the Logos or the witness of other spirit filled believers to confirm the Rhema of God. God knew we would preserve His written word but he also knew that the written word would not be enough to reveal to you what you need to fulfill your assignment here on earth. He knew it would take a daily relationship with the Holy Spirit to reveal to you His wisdom. Read. 1 Cor. 2:7-16.
You must hear the word of God for you today! The Spirit is speaking. If you are not hearing the voice of God, then seek Him that you might hear Him speak clearly. He is not a God of confusion. The Holy Spirit will teach you the truth and give you an understanding of God's word.
Steve Hart
What?
Before you accuse me of being a heretic let me explain.
In the Greek vocabulary you will find two words are used to describe the word of God.
The first is Logos which is defined as the "written word." This includes the thoughts, reasoning, and motives in those words.
The second Greek word is Rhema which is defined as the "spoken word" or the utterance of God. This would be the words spoken to you by the Holy Spirit.
When scripture was first spoken it was the Rhema of God which then became the Logos.
Both come from the same source therefore it only makes since that the two would agree with each other. Yet believers do NOT always agree with each other in interpretation. This is why you must learn how to listen to the Holy Spirit. This why Jesus said he would send the Holy Spirit to you. It is the Holy Spirit’s job to guide you into all truth. Read John 16:13.
Without the Holy Spirit there is no Rhema. All you have left is Logos which can not be properly interpreted without the Holy Spirit.
Then on the other hand how will you know what is the Rhema of God? You need the Logos or the witness of other spirit filled believers to confirm the Rhema of God. God knew we would preserve His written word but he also knew that the written word would not be enough to reveal to you what you need to fulfill your assignment here on earth. He knew it would take a daily relationship with the Holy Spirit to reveal to you His wisdom. Read. 1 Cor. 2:7-16.
You must hear the word of God for you today! The Spirit is speaking. If you are not hearing the voice of God, then seek Him that you might hear Him speak clearly. He is not a God of confusion. The Holy Spirit will teach you the truth and give you an understanding of God's word.
Steve Hart
Monday, February 11, 2008
Resist The Devil!
I was visiting some friend recently and they were sharing with me that they had been working hard doing the "Lord's work" and the Devil had been giving them problems. They said they knew the Devil was mad and they were having to do battle against him.
The Holy Spirit within me says this is not correct.
When you talk about doing the "Lord's work" and how the Devil is fighting aganist you....beware this may be your ego saying, look at what I have done for God. If you give into pride and allow your ego to guide you then you will open the door for the Devil's attack upon you.
Jesus defeated the Devil! That work is done. It's over. Give yourself to the Holy Spirit's guidance. He will protect you. The Devil has no holds upon us unless you give it to him. The scripture says, "Resist the Devil and he will flee from you!" James 4:7 Its that simple. Its our ego to think that we can do anything to make the Devil mad. The Devil has no place within you unless you give yourself to your flesh (the ego). This is what the Devil feeds upon.
When Peter (1 Peter, 5:8) said, "...your adversary the Devil is like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour..." it is important that you know that the old lions have no teeth they only have their roars, which is designed to put fear in the heart of it's prey. The old Devil has no teeth only his roar to put fear in your heart. Peter goes on to say,"....resist steadfast in faith!"
Let's not give credit or power to the Devil. If you are a Christian you do NOT belong to the Devil. May I remind you who you are!!! You are not of this world. This world is only an illusion. You came to this world to fulfill a mission. Your ego would have you to believe otherwise. Listen to the Holy Spirit for He will guide you and teach the things of the spirit.
Faint not but be faithful.
Steve Hart
The Holy Spirit within me says this is not correct.
When you talk about doing the "Lord's work" and how the Devil is fighting aganist you....beware this may be your ego saying, look at what I have done for God. If you give into pride and allow your ego to guide you then you will open the door for the Devil's attack upon you.
Jesus defeated the Devil! That work is done. It's over. Give yourself to the Holy Spirit's guidance. He will protect you. The Devil has no holds upon us unless you give it to him. The scripture says, "Resist the Devil and he will flee from you!" James 4:7 Its that simple. Its our ego to think that we can do anything to make the Devil mad. The Devil has no place within you unless you give yourself to your flesh (the ego). This is what the Devil feeds upon.
When Peter (1 Peter, 5:8) said, "...your adversary the Devil is like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour..." it is important that you know that the old lions have no teeth they only have their roars, which is designed to put fear in the heart of it's prey. The old Devil has no teeth only his roar to put fear in your heart. Peter goes on to say,"....resist steadfast in faith!"
Let's not give credit or power to the Devil. If you are a Christian you do NOT belong to the Devil. May I remind you who you are!!! You are not of this world. This world is only an illusion. You came to this world to fulfill a mission. Your ego would have you to believe otherwise. Listen to the Holy Spirit for He will guide you and teach the things of the spirit.
Faint not but be faithful.
Steve Hart
Friday, January 25, 2008
I Predict
( This post is in response to one of my great teachers blog http://www.rayrenner.com/ )
The last two minutes of any sports game are most important part of the game. What happens in those two minutes can be critical to the game's outcome. That's what it's all about, the big finish.
The Holy Spirit is telling me, the seeds were planted thirty five years were to prepare us for what's to come in the next 10 years.
I predict we will see the Spirit of God move once again in a mighty way within our generation.
Why?
The baby boomers (Those who were born between 1946 and 1964, the largest generation on the face of the earth) is coming into their retirement age. When they do they will be seeking 'meaning' within their lives.
Read Daniel Pink's Book, "The Whole New Mind." He says that we are already moving out of the "Information Age" into the what he calls the "Conceptual Age." This age is will be driven by high-concept/high-touch and right brain thinking.
I believe that God will be opening up the hearts of thousands upon thousands within the next ten years.
The seeds were planted within us during the Jesus Movement of the early 70's. During the past thirty-five years we have been blessed. We have raised our families. We have learned how to depend upon the Holy Spirit's guidance. We have grown in wisdom.....
And the game ain't over yet.....God has prepared us to minister to our generation as we come into the last two minutes of the game. I'll even bet you we will go into 'over time' just to make it a glorious ending.
I am ready, are you?
Steve Hart
The last two minutes of any sports game are most important part of the game. What happens in those two minutes can be critical to the game's outcome. That's what it's all about, the big finish.
The Holy Spirit is telling me, the seeds were planted thirty five years were to prepare us for what's to come in the next 10 years.
I predict we will see the Spirit of God move once again in a mighty way within our generation.
Why?
The baby boomers (Those who were born between 1946 and 1964, the largest generation on the face of the earth) is coming into their retirement age. When they do they will be seeking 'meaning' within their lives.
Read Daniel Pink's Book, "The Whole New Mind." He says that we are already moving out of the "Information Age" into the what he calls the "Conceptual Age." This age is will be driven by high-concept/high-touch and right brain thinking.
I believe that God will be opening up the hearts of thousands upon thousands within the next ten years.
The seeds were planted within us during the Jesus Movement of the early 70's. During the past thirty-five years we have been blessed. We have raised our families. We have learned how to depend upon the Holy Spirit's guidance. We have grown in wisdom.....
And the game ain't over yet.....God has prepared us to minister to our generation as we come into the last two minutes of the game. I'll even bet you we will go into 'over time' just to make it a glorious ending.
I am ready, are you?
Steve Hart
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The "Flow" of God
Are you receiving the "Flow" of God?
If not then it's time to make a change.
Maybe you don't know what the "Flow" of God is.....
It is the Greek meaning for the word, LIFE!
Note above in the header of this blog I quote John 10:10. The word "Life" means the "Flow" of God. This excites me....why?
Because this means the life of God is for ever flowing and as the scriptures says it is abundant!
The Spirit of God is flowing all around you and it is His desire to flow through you.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not just a one time event it is on going cleansing empowering experience. This is why it is so important to keep our hearts and our ears open to the Holy Spirit at all times. God is sending you new blessings, new information, new direction, new inspiration every day. Your relationship with God is a life of abundant "Flow."
Notice that when water flows it aways moves in the path of the least resistance. It is God's desire that we live a life in the "Flow" living in the spirit with joy, love and happiness. Praise God for His goodness. Do not resist but rather persist to embrace the things of God.
Live in the "Flow" of God.
Steve Hart
If not then it's time to make a change.
Maybe you don't know what the "Flow" of God is.....
It is the Greek meaning for the word, LIFE!
Note above in the header of this blog I quote John 10:10. The word "Life" means the "Flow" of God. This excites me....why?
Because this means the life of God is for ever flowing and as the scriptures says it is abundant!
The Spirit of God is flowing all around you and it is His desire to flow through you.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not just a one time event it is on going cleansing empowering experience. This is why it is so important to keep our hearts and our ears open to the Holy Spirit at all times. God is sending you new blessings, new information, new direction, new inspiration every day. Your relationship with God is a life of abundant "Flow."
Notice that when water flows it aways moves in the path of the least resistance. It is God's desire that we live a life in the "Flow" living in the spirit with joy, love and happiness. Praise God for His goodness. Do not resist but rather persist to embrace the things of God.
Live in the "Flow" of God.
Steve Hart
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