True Fellowship

To filter godliness through the desire and preservation of the flesh is to live as a natural man who is trying to relate to God – rather than the spiritual being God created.

Once again, “humanity cannot relate to God”. The natural man cannot comprehend the things of God. It is impossible for him to have the emotions of Christ. However, such emotions are necessary for perfection. Neither can the natural man discern the ways of God. “My thoughts are higher than your thoughts and my ways are higher than your ways.”

Unbelief will not allow fellowship. It is certain many of the sons of God do not believe in the essence of their salvation. They do not understand its nature, because they have never been taught the truth regarding it. Jesus said, “That which is born of flesh is flesh and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing. (John 6:63).
This is powerful. The flesh profits nothing. It is merely the temple in which you live. It is dead to sin and wantonness. It was made alive by the power of the Holy Ghost and is designated a vehicle to be used of the Lord.

Romans8:5
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

There is no way to fellowship with God when you regard things pertaining to the flesh. Jesus instructed us to take no thought for the flesh, what we shall, eat, drink or wear.

This is where the element of trust must be put on display. You must trust that which is spoken of by God.

In any given situation, ask yourself what does the word truly say?

Be Blessed

Pastor Jackie

Damaged Emotions

Emotions are strong feelings such as love, hate,fear, and anger. They are feelings gendered by either the receiving of or lack of affection.
Affections are those natural desires of the flesh such as love, touch, kindness, and consideration.
When there is a supply of these natural desires of the flesh, the emotions are usually affected in a positive way. However, where there is abuse or the absence of love, touch, kindness, usually there is a negative effect. This negative effect is called a damaged emotion.
A damaged emotion is created by the converting of one’s belief system. That which was once accepted to be truth is exchanged for something that the mind determines equal in value as it pertains to the flesh.
Many in our society especially young girls have been sexually abused during their childhood by their fathers.
The Fathers were loving and affectionate towards them; however he crosses the line by molesting her. Because his affection became perverted her mind began to rebel against the present belief system pertaining to men. All men are now seen through the eyes of the abuse inflicted upon her by her father and are judged no good.
The emotions become damaged or defiled with resentment, shame, guilt, worthlessness, and unforgiveness.
This operation is not just bound to sexual abuse but mental and physical abuse as well. The goal of Satan is to stop the flow of true love, to pervert your emotions.
But there is hope, God can restore your emotions. You do not have to be bound or in despair. You can be free to love again. You must learn to trust the hand of a God. The power of His love can heal you.

Walk in your freedom!

Be Blessed,

Pastor Jackie