LIGHT OF DAWN

  I warmly welcome you, my friends, to this teaching titled "Light of Life and Born Again." I hope you enjoy the image I’ve placed in this segment—it's a picture of the sun breaking through dark clouds. That visual beautifully represents the heart of this message: God’s light piercing through the darkness. I'm speaking here of spiritual darkness, not physical. In 2 Corinthians 4:6 , it says: “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts”—meaning our spirits—“to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” Jesus also said in John 8:12 : “He that follows after Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life.” Notice He didn’t just say "a light," but the Light of Life—meaning it’s unique. It’s not one of many; it's the one true source. In Matthew 4:16 , we read: “The people which sat in darkness have seen a great light, and to them which sat in the reg...

We said in the last session that we need to declare and decree what is in the seed, and that we have what God has deposited within us. It's in the form, as I said, of seed. The Bible says we are to protect our heart with all diligence—that's the soil of our heart, what we plant. Protect our heart with all diligence, for out of it, out of the soil of your spirit, come the issues of life or the reality of things. When the seed says we are more than conquerors, that's the seed of God's word: that we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. That's what we say; we don't say anything else. When the seed says we're raised up far above all principality and powers or the devil's work, that's what we say. When the seed says, "By His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24), that's what we say. Let me give you a little gold nugget here: the more joyfully and excitedly you say these things, with boldness and with a smile on your face,...

 Here now, with Jesus talking about the good soil in Luke 8:15, which produces on the word of God, we read this unusual statement from Him: "But that on the good ground are they which in an honest and good noble heart, having heard the word, keep it and bring forth fruit with patience. "I say this seems a little unusual or it sounds kind of funny the way Jesus stated this, but He alludes to a fact—it must be a fact, of course—that in some way the soils representing people not producing on the word, that their hearts were not truly honest or noble. Out of a good and noble heart, Jesus says they produce on the word of God. They believe and receive what they planted. If we're reading that correctly, I believe it's safe to say what He's saying there: there's really no excuse not to. Now, I know this is a tough pill to swallow, but if we're wise, I'd suggest it's best to step up to the plate and accept it. With us always failing to produce on the word o...

 Seedtime Lessons For Flourishing Lives — Part 2 A Personal Story: Pictures Without Seeds Years ago, I planted a small garden. I placed pictures of vegetables on sticks where seeds should have been planted—but forgot to plant the seeds themselves. Weeks later, nothing grew where only pictures stood. This funny but true story illustrates a crucial spiritual truth: Having the appearance of faith isn’t enough. If you don’t actually plant God’s Word through meditation and declaration, no real fruit will grow in your life. Biblical Foundations: Sowing and Reaping Genesis 8:22 reminds us: “Seedtime and harvest shall not cease.” Galatians 6:7–8 warns: “Be not deceived: God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap...” Sow to the Spirit and reap life everlasting. Hope for the Messed Up Life If you’ve made mistakes or feel your life is a mess, take heart! Jesus longs to restore you. He gently invites you to step into His mercy and guidance. He says: “I am meek and lowly of ...

 Seedtime Lessons For Flourishing Lives  Unlocking spiritual and practical growth through the timeless principles of sowing and reaping. Introduction: God Wants You to Flourish In Mark 4 and Matthew 13, Jesus teaches us powerful lessons about growth and transformation through the metaphor of seeds. The core message is simple yet profound: God is not our problem. On the contrary, He desires for us to succeed, to thrive, and to fulfill our highest destiny. But this success follows a divine methodology—planting God’s Word in our hearts and patiently nurturing it. Planting the Seed: The Law of Seedtime and Harvest The Word of God is like a seed—a promise that, when planted in your heart, grows and produces a harvest. This is the law of seedtime and harvest. You plant the seed by meditating on God’s promises, holding fast to them despite challenging circumstances, and watering them with thanksgiving and praise. Remember: The day you plant a seed is not the day you eat its fruit. Gr...

 While the Bible doesn't explicitly outline "benefits" in a bulleted list, a believer in the gift of speaking in tongues would highlight several spiritual advantages based on their interpretation of scripture, particularly passages in Acts and 1 Corinthians. Firstly, speaking in tongues is often seen as a form of direct, Spirit-led prayer and worship. In 1 Corinthians 14:2, Paul states, "For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit." This suggests a deeply personal and intimate connection with God, bypassing the limitations of human intellect and language. It's believed to be a prayer from one's spirit to God's Spirit, ensuring perfect alignment with the divine will, as the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with "groans that words cannot express" (Romans 8:26).Secondly, many believe it to be a means of spiritual edification and personal building up. Pa...

 You better not forget to thank God for everything. Walk the floor and declare whatever you need for your kids, your finances, your peace of mind, your joy, or for leading people to the Lord. Anything you have need of, pace the floor and continually say, "God, for it!" Keep on and on and on and on, and refuse to give up. Say, "I refuse to give up!" You want God to hear you for sure, so keep bugging(inject just the reference scripture of the  blind man who called out the more for God to heal him)) God. Anything God has, He wants to share with you. God has no greater pleasure than to heal you, to save you, to give you peace of mind, or to deliver you from oppression. It's your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. Lk12:32 Thank Jesus and say, "Thank you, Jesus." If you're sick or afflicted, say, "Thank you, Jesus, for making me normal. Thank you, Jesus, that I am redeemed; Gal 3:13 I'm set free, I'm redeemed from the curse ...