Another Spirit 01/01/2012
Another Spirit..... Numbers 14:24.... But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it. Repeat after me...”This will be my best year ever! It will be my most productive and progressive year ever!” We live in a world where everybody wants to be accepted. The attitudes and behaviors of celebrities, athletes, public figures, many times help to shape the values and moral climate of our society; to many they become role models. Peer pressure is so prevalent that one dares to be different. How often do we hear “everybody is doing it”? So when someone takes a position that is not popular, they are many times labeled....”weird” or “different”. If someone says...”I love my wife and family...I honor my vows....I still believe in the sanctity of marriage...I love my job, I honor my employers.... no, I don’t involve myself in certain forms of entertainment, I don’t cheat on my taxes... I’m not ashamed to say I love Jesus, and I give Him the Glory and my body is the temple of the Holy Ghost....I’m a virgin...and proud of it. I have values...I have character... there is a call on my life. When everyone else is trying to fit in, I am trying to stand out! I refuse to be distracted or detoured from my Destiny!” In such a time of compromise and a cry for acceptance, real success many times is found in the small classroom of being different. Real victory will come to this peculiar, chosen generation of believers! Caleb had a different spirit...and because of this God brought him into his promised land…his inheritance. Disobedience cost Israel their inheritance. Many today are losing out because of their spirit. 7 characteristics of Caleb… 1. Man of Vision...Caleb saw the land as the possession of God’s people, and the land as his inheritance. This is what they left Egypt for...this is what God had promised them. The ten saw giants and obstacles, but Caleb and Joshua saw giants in front of their Victory! 2. Man of Faith...Caleb quieted the people...let us go up and posses it ...we are well able...just raw faith. God said it! It is settled! I believe God! If ever in a world of confusion, doubters, etc., we need people that just believe God...against all odds! 3. Man of Perseverance...Faith needs to persevere. His people spent 40 yrs in the wilderness, overcome negative...10 times of murmuring..or complaining.. but Caleb remained focused...he remained determined. 4. Man of Encouragement...Caleb encouraged others. Are you negative or are you positive? 5. Man of Loyalty...He supported Moses...he supported Joshua...his leaders...whoever God had placed over him. Are you a person of loyalty? 6. Man of War...Even at 85 yrs of age...still a fighter, ready to pursue his enemy...still strong...still courageous, still faith talking… give me my mountain... mountains will fall. Always know that before the blessing there is a time of war! Still fighting? 7. Man of Blessing...at the end of your courageous battles, you win. The blessings of the Lord will overtake you. Believers we have all been called into the Kingdom for such a time as this! We will be victorious as we walk in the steps of Caleb. You possess indeed “Another Spirit” CommentsDec. James Hall 02/19/2012 22:13
This mini lessen really blessed me can't wait until the next one. 02/20/2012 07:20
This message on Caleb is just on time. We live in a world that makes holiness seem strange. But I want to be like Caleb and receive my promise for 2012. Nyoka Hall 02/20/2012 19:06
Wow. The way you broke down that study was amazing. Your right we live in a dangerous time, and a lot of people do feel as if compromising is the only way to go. Its up to the BODY of Christ to give them a better way to live. I've learned that if you don't have yourself deeply rooted in Christ you will either unsteadily stand or be pressed into the mold of the World's example. Thanks for going against the norm Bishop. You are BLESSED ,and I know God will continue to take you higher. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Leave a Reply | AuthorBishop Alfred L. Ringer ArchivesApril 2012 Categories |
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