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Isaiah 61:1-3 (KJV)

1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

 

Genesis 3:15 (CSB)

15 I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.

 

Ephesians 2:5-6 (21st Century KJV)

5 even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved),

6 and hath raised us up together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus,

 

Locked Door? – Use your key – Don’t walk away – WALK THROUGH

 

The KEY – Presence/Voice of God – and our awareness/hearing of it

 

His Presence is meant to let you in; not keep you out.

 

Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT)

28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

 

Isaiah 61:3 (KJV)

3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

 

Hearing God’s Voice:

 

• There is an alignment with his word

 

• There is peace or unrest

 

• There can be a new thing spoken or a confirming/comforting word spoken concerning something pre-existent to that moment/encounter

 

• There is Conviction

 

John 16:8 (NLT)

8 And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.

 

• There is never condemnation

 

Romans 8:1 (NLT)

1 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

 

• There can be a simple prompting/inner-knowing/unction

 

• There can be a firm and strong approach

 

• A warning

 

• An encouragement

 

• A set of instructions

 

• A word/phrase

 

He can send a word:

 

• Directly/Audibly

 

• Through His word

 

• Through a conversation with a friend

 

• Through a message/sermon

 

• Through a song

 

• Through a vision

 

• Through a dream

 

• Through a feeling/check in the spirit/red flag or green like

 

What should I do in His Presence?

 

• Listen/perceive

 

• Seek Clarity/Understanding/Wisdom

 

• Worship/Praise – many forms/expression

 

• Enjoy Him

 

What are His answers to my questions/requests?

 

Yes

2 Corinthians 1:20 (NIV)

20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.

 

Not Yet

Romans 8:18 (KJV)

18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

 

NO

Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us

 

That’s Over

Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)

19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

 

Stay In It

Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.