Three Things will change your Spirit Walk
Mitchell challenged each of us to do the following 3 things, out of obedience. Don’t do these things in order to pressure God, there is no making deals here – the idea here is to walk in obedience – God desires obedience more than sacrifice. God says: Is not obedience better than sacrifice. Do what He says!
MATTHEW 6:1-18 – The Scriptures are written at the bottom of this document. They are the basis for this challenge.
1) GIVING ALMS: When you give – Mitchell points out that the scripture doesn’t say ‘if’ but when – assuming that you will – this is a command. It’s not about not about tipping God. The word Alms here means that you look for someone that has a greater need than you do. Those of us that love God need to minister to those in need. There is somebody you know who has a genuine significant need - when you minister to that person it is called almsgiving. We are encouraged to do it secretly – it is best if the person never knew that you did it. Walk in almsgiving. Be ready to Reach out to a needy person in secret and bless them. Become the answer to someone’s prayers.
2)PRAYING – When you pray once again the word is when not ‘if.’ If you are a person that prays on the run or prays very little – this week commit yourself to 15 minutes a day for one week. Whenever you pray talk to God about the things that are pressing on your mind, the things that perplex you. God touches us in our circumstances – remember He is the one who parts the red sea. Whatever your need he will minister. Don’t be like the hypocrite, go into the closet and close the door – the father who sees in secret will reward you publicly.
3) FASTING – When you fast, finally it is assumed that you do fast – this is not radical – it is commanded. If you have never fasted, consciously give up one meal a day for a week. That would be a step toward obedience. Drink water – be obedient. God will honor that behavior of obedience. It’s there in scripture, it’s clear.
If you do this you will break a stronghold in your life. Some provision that you’ve not been able to obtain will be provided for you.
It’s Simply obeying God. These 3 things seem foolish to the world… don’t question His instruction…..just do it!
The message above is based on the following Scriptures:
Matt 6:1-18
Mitchell challenged each of us to do the following 3 things, out of obedience. Don’t do these things in order to pressure God, there is no making deals here – the idea here is to walk in obedience – God desires obedience more than sacrifice. God says: Is not obedience better than sacrifice. Do what He says!
MATTHEW 6:1-18 – The Scriptures are written at the bottom of this document. They are the basis for this challenge.
1) GIVING ALMS: When you give – Mitchell points out that the scripture doesn’t say ‘if’ but when – assuming that you will – this is a command. It’s not about not about tipping God. The word Alms here means that you look for someone that has a greater need than you do. Those of us that love God need to minister to those in need. There is somebody you know who has a genuine significant need - when you minister to that person it is called almsgiving. We are encouraged to do it secretly – it is best if the person never knew that you did it. Walk in almsgiving. Be ready to Reach out to a needy person in secret and bless them. Become the answer to someone’s prayers.
2)PRAYING – When you pray once again the word is when not ‘if.’ If you are a person that prays on the run or prays very little – this week commit yourself to 15 minutes a day for one week. Whenever you pray talk to God about the things that are pressing on your mind, the things that perplex you. God touches us in our circumstances – remember He is the one who parts the red sea. Whatever your need he will minister. Don’t be like the hypocrite, go into the closet and close the door – the father who sees in secret will reward you publicly.
3) FASTING – When you fast, finally it is assumed that you do fast – this is not radical – it is commanded. If you have never fasted, consciously give up one meal a day for a week. That would be a step toward obedience. Drink water – be obedient. God will honor that behavior of obedience. It’s there in scripture, it’s clear.
If you do this you will break a stronghold in your life. Some provision that you’ve not been able to obtain will be provided for you.
It’s Simply obeying God. These 3 things seem foolish to the world… don’t question His instruction…..just do it!
The message above is based on the following Scriptures:
Matt 6:1-18
Teaching about Giving to the Needy
6 "Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. 2 When you give to someone in need, don't do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get. 3 But when you give to someone in need, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. 4 Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Teaching about Prayer and Fasting
5 "When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. 7 "When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. 8 Don't be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! 9 Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth,as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today the food we need,* 12 and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. 13 And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. 14 "If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
16 "And when you fast, don't make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. 17 But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. 18 Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation
