God Separating His Sheep
In the Bible, Jesus taught about the importance of separating His sheep from the goats. In Matthew 25:31-46, He said that when He comes in His glory, He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The sheep are those who obey God’s commands and love Him, while the goats are those who do not obey and do not follow Him. Those on His right will enter into eternal life, and those on His left will depart into eternal punishment.
Jesus gave a parable about a farmer sowing seed in Matthew 13. The parable explains that God’s kingdom is like a farmer who sows seed in a field. However, some of the seed falls by the road, some on rocky ground, and some among thorns. Only the seed that falls on good ground produces a good crop. This parable teaches us that those who receive God’s word and understand it will produce a good crop and enter into the kingdom of God.
The Bible also teaches us that God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field, a pearl of great value, and a net that catches many fish. However, the true followers of God’s kingdom will not be like the foolish man who hid his talent in the earth.
Wisdom is a gift from God, and it is described in Proverbs 8:5-6. Wisdom is the ability to perceive the words of understanding and know the instruction. The Bible teaches us to seek wisdom and to apply it in our lives. The Greek word for wisdom is “sophia,” which means prudence.
In 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, we can see that one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is wisdom. This is not the only gift, but it plays a very important role in the life of the believer. Wisdom is the ability to understand God’s word, to know what is right and wrong, and to apply it in our lives. The Bible teaches us that wisdom is a gift that comes from the Lord, and it is not the result of our own efforts.
In 2 Timothy 1:7, we read that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind. What is a sound mind? A sound mind is the ability to think clearly and logically. It is not the same as a perfect mind, but it is the ability to think in a way that is consistent with God’s word. The Bible teaches us that a sound mind is a gift from God, and it is the result of the Spirit living in us.
The Bible also teaches us that we should not fear because God is with us. In Isaiah 41:10, we read, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” This is a powerful promise that we should not fear because God is with us. We should not fear because we are not alone. God is always with us, and He will always help us.
Transformation
Transformation is the process by which God changes us into the image of Christ. It is the result of the Holy Spirit working in our lives and helping us to become more like Jesus. Transformation is a change in form, appearance, or use. In other words, it is a change from one thing to another.
Mistakes
Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. We will make mistakes because we are human, and we will sin. However, the Bible teaches us that we should not be controlled by our mistakes. We should not let our mistakes define us, but rather we should let God’s grace and forgiveness define us.
The Bible teaches us that transformation is the result of the Holy Spirit working in our lives. It is the process by which God changes us into the image of Christ. Transformation is a change in form, appearance, or use. In other words, it is a change from one thing to another.
In James 1:22-27, we read that we should not merely listen to the word, but we should do what it says. We should apply God’s word to our lives and let it change us. We should not be content with just hearing the word, but we should let it transform us.
In Romans 12:2, we read that we should not conform to the pattern of this world, but we should be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We should let God’s word transform us and make us new.
In Romans 8:6-10, we read that the mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. We should let the Holy Spirit transform us and give us life and peace.
In 2 Corinthians 5:17, we read that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. This means that when we become followers of Christ, we are new creations. Our old life has passed away, and we have become new.
In Matthew 19:26, Jesus said that with God, all things are possible. This means that nothing is impossible with God. When we trust in God and follow Him, He can transform us and make us into what He wants us to be.
In Acts 17:28, we read that in Him we live and move and have our being. This means that we are not separate from God. We are part of Him, and He is part of us.
In Psalm 138:8, we read that the Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O God, endures forever. This means that God has a purpose for our lives, and He is always fulfilling it. When we trust in God and follow Him, He will fulfill His purpose and transform us into what He wants us to be.
In John 3:16, we read that God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. This means that God loves us and wants us to have eternal life. When we trust in God and follow Him, He will transform us and give us eternal life.
In 1 Peter 1:3-5, we read that we have been born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This means that when we become followers of Christ, we have been given a living hope. We have a hope that is not based on what we can see, but on what we cannot see.
In 1 Timothy 1:12, we read that I thank God for Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me the gift of believing in the truth, which is in Christ. This means that God has given us a gift of believing in the truth. When we trust in God and follow Him, He will transform us and give us the gift of believing in the truth.
In Titus 2:11-14, we read that the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. This means that God’s grace has come to us, bringing us salvation. When we trust in God and follow Him, He will transform us and give us salvation.
In 1 Corinthians 15:55-58, we read that death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. This means that death has been overcome, and we have the victory through Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 1:2 “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;” This verse basically says: “You need to learn and understand things to get wise.” Learning and understanding are really important.
The Hebrew word for wisdom (Sakal – #7919) means prudent. Prudence involves the application of good judgment in handling practical matters. So, being “prudent” means using good sense in everyday life.
Proverbs 8:5 “You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.” This verse tells everyone, even if you feel like you don’t know much, or if you feel silly, to try and be wise and smart.
1 Corinthians 12 discusses the Gifts of the Spirit. The Bible talks about special abilities God gives people, like being wise. It’s like a superpower given by the Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” This scripture reminds us: “God didn’t give us a reason to be scared. He gives us strength, love, and a clear mind.”
Fear is often caused by a lack of assertiveness. Fear can stem from timidity, which involves a lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks. Sometimes, fear comes from not standing up for yourself. It’s like being scared to take chances or speak up.
When unsure of one’s position, one may become unassertive, unambitious, compliant, timid, passive, and lonely. These traits hinder an individual’s ability to overcome challenges and live a fulfilling life. If you’re not sure where you stand, it’s easy to become shy, not have goals, always agree with others, be scared, not do anything, and feel lonely. This makes it hard to succeed and enjoy life.
Various factors, such as phobias, financial stress, past traumas, and societal concerns, can contribute to fear. Fear can manifest in many forms. Scary things like being afraid of spiders, money problems, bad memories, or things happening in the world, can make you scared. Fear can show up in different ways.
Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” God’s message is: “Don’t be afraid, because I am with you. I’m your God. I’ll make you strong and help you. I’ll hold you up with my strong hand.”
Psalm 118:6 “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.” This verse means: “Because God is with me, I won’t be scared.”
Mark 8:34 “Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Jesus says, “If you want to be my follower, you need to stop thinking about just yourself. Be ready to face tough times and do what I do.”
Romans 8:6-10 “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace…If Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.” This part of the Bible tells us: “If you focus on what your body wants, you’ll end up not being truly alive. But if you focus on the Spirit, you’ll have life and peace. If you have Christ in you, then even though your body will die, the Spirit gives you real life because you’re doing what’s right.”
Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” This verse says: “Don’t be like everyone else. Change the way you think so that you can figure out what God wants you to do – what’s good, pleasing, and perfect.”
James 1:22-27 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says…Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” This part tells us to: “Don’t just hear the Bible; do what it says. The kind of religion God likes is helping people who are in need and staying away from bad things.”
Psalm 5:3 “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” This verse means: “Every morning, I pray and talk to God, asking for what I need, and I wait for his answer.”
Fools lack common sense
1 Corinthians 12 Gifts of the Spirit
Placebo Example
Placebo Effect
How do we define fear?
Deilia is a Greek word (Greek #1169) that is often linked to fear. It’s pronounced di-lee’-ah and means timidity. So, what is timidity?
Timidity is having a lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks. It’s when you’re hesitant to stand up for yourself, to speak up, or to try new things. It’s like holding back, being shy, or playing it safe.
Timidity is having a lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks. It’s when you’re hesitant to stand up for yourself, to speak up, or to try new things. It’s like holding back, being shy, or playing it safe.
God’s promise is that He has given us the power to overcome fear, including timidity. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” This verse reminds us that God has given us the power to overcome fear and to live a life of courage, confidence, and clarity of mind.
What causes fear?
Fear is caused by your unwillingness to be assertive. Assertive is having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
So when you become unsure of who your position in this world you become:
- Unassertive
- Unambitious
- Compliant
- Timid
- Passive
- Lonely
All of these things lead you to be underserved and retire from being an overcomer. You lose everything when you are defeated because of fear. You compromise things that God did not want you too. You shrink at life. You grovel in your relationships with people. You compel to unethical practices. You halt at life and everything around you. You brain is impacted by fear.
- Phobia causes fear
- High Mortgages
- A victim re-living event
- Losing Careers
- Investments
- Direction of the Country
- Covid and other pandemics
There are many things that make people afraid. The word of God says,
Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 118:6The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
Mark 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
Are you someone who wants God’s will more than their own?
Romans 8:6-10 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
According to the dictionary, Transformation is a change in form, appearance, or use.
In Greek, it is lex number 3339 which is metamorphoo and pronounced met-am-or-fo-o which means to change.
Mistakes
- Distortion
- Misinformation
- Converting to unclean things
- Displacement
When you allow God to guide you through the Holy Spirit
- You appreciate God
- Trust in God
- Participate in activities that encourage your life
- Allow God to inspire you, encourage you and direct you
- Do not lean on your own understanding
Romans 8:6-10 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life[a] because of righteousness.
James 1:22-27 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Psalm 5:3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
A Simple Sinner’s Prayer
Dear God in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness.
I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin.
You said in the bible that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved.
Right now I confess Jesus as my Lord. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Amen.
Prayer of Salvation
Dear Lord,
I admit that I am a sinner and have done many things that don’t please you. I have lived my life for myself only. I am sorry, and I repent. I ask you to forgive me.
I believe that you died on the cross for me, to save me. You did what I could not do for myself. I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life; I give it to you. From this day forward, help me to live every day for you and in a way that pleases you.
I love you, Lord, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you. Amen.
Our obsession with whether prayer works is the wrong question. We know prayer works. The real question is, are we prepared for God’s answer?
Why put so much effort into praying if God is already so generous?
What is the minimum required of me to get my prayers answered?
God is preparing us to have on the His full armor to withstand all plots and schemes of the enemy.
We do not wrestle against flesh and blood
Ephesians 6:10-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
The problem is not your neighbor
- Co-worker
- A Country
- Ex-Husband/Wife
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Evil goes around seeking whom he can embark fear, strife, envy, jealousy, and every other evil act.
The word evil means morally reprehensible, bad character or conduct, archaic, cause discomfort, harm, and misfortune.
The word Evil in Hebrew #07451 rarah and pronounced ra-rah and means an adversity, affliction, bad, or calamity. In Greek Evil is #987 blasphemo and pronounced bas-fay-meh-o and means vilify.
The word vilify means defame, to utter slanderous and abusive statements against and to lower in estimation or importance.
Evil is
- Adverse
- Damaging
- Prejudicial/Prejudice
- Dangerous
- Noxious
- Defaming
- Slandering
2 Corinthians 10:3-6For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled”
- The Belt of Truth is the word of God
- You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
- Make a personal commitment to ALWAYS accepting the truth, being transparent, maintaining integrity
- The Breastplate of Righteousness
James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
- When in temptation seek God for righteousness
- The Shoes of the Gospel
1 John 2:6 “He who says he abides in Him [Jesus] ought himself also to walk just as He [Jesus] walked”.
John 10:27 Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and they follow Me”
- The Shield of Faith
2 Timothy 3:12 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
Romans 12:3 3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you
- The Helmet of Salvation
1 John 5:11-12 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
- When we are certain that we are in Christ with our sins forgiven, we will have a peace that nothing can disturb.
- The sword of the spirit
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Roman 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
My Personal Armor:
Committing to Truth, Integrity, and Always accepting the truth, being transparent, and maintaining integrity is essential. This will take place of the armer that I will wear everyday which is the bestplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and prayer which I will put on in order to live in Christ.
Here’s how I plan to keep it: The Belt of Truth (John 8:44)
My Personal Armor: Committing to Truth and Integrity
I commit to always accepting the truth, being transparent, and maintaining integrity in all areas of my life.
Here’s how I plan to “armor up” each day:
The Breastplate of Righteousness (James 4:7)
When in temptation, I will seek out righteousness and to do God’s will.
- The Shoes of the Gospel (1 John 2:6, John 10:27)
I will strive to follow Jesus’ example and listen to His voice.
The Shield of Faith (2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 12:3)
- I will trust in God, knowing that faith is a shield against the attacks of the enemy and against pride.
The Helmet of Salvation (1 John 5:11-12)
- I will keep in mind that my sins are forgiven in Christ, which gives me a peaceful confidence that nothing can shake.
The Sword of the Spirit (Hebrews 4:12)
- I will use the truth of God’s Word to fight against the lies and deception of the world.
Prayer (Ephesians 6:18)
- I will pray constantly, asking for God’s guidance, strength, and protection.
Living in Christ (Romans 13:14)
- I will strive to live my life in a way that honors Christ.
The battle against fear, therefore, is won not only through a sound mind but also by embracing the truth of God’s word, aligning ourselves with His will, and relying on His power.
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