Live Behind The Veil

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"Live Behind The Veil" is an atmosphere created by men and women of God speaking in the Holy Spirit the Father's Word. Spiritual and temporal topics are addressed openly and without respect to political correctness or religious restraint. The underlying question is always being asked; "Are you hungry and open for more of what God is pouring out?"

  1. 2d ago

    A Creative Word Through a Many-Membered Body

    *Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary God’s people are called to embody and speak His living Word. Because His Word carries creative power and accomplishes His purposes, words spoken in alignment with Him can minister life, freedom, peace, and revelation to others. As believers spend time in God’s presence, His rest and peace become part of them and flow naturally to those with receptive hearts. The ecclesia—God’s called-out people—is being matured and equipped to express Christ as a many-membered body. Their calling is to listen, believe, proclaim what God has spoken, and trust Him to fulfill it. Show Notes Believers were created to express the living Word from within.God’s Word carries the power necessary to accomplish His purpose.A word aligned with Christ continues working beyond what the speaker can see.The Church is not primarily an institution; it is a people called and defined by God.Spiritual maturity requires attentiveness to God’s presence and learning to walk by the Spirit.Time in God’s presence produces rest and peace.The life of Christ can be communicated through ordinary conversation.Speaking God’s promises back to Him builds confidence and replaces inner striving.Believers are called to serve as watchmen who remember and proclaim God’s promises.God speaks through human vessels and through the many-membered Body of Christ.The results of a spoken word may remain unseen, but believers can trust God to continue His work.God’s Spirit can free people from rigid ideologies and open their hearts to truth. Key Quotes “We are living stones raised up to speak a living word.” — Ken“Everything in that word that was spoken is contained in it.” — Ron“We are learning to walk in the Spirit.” — Debbie“I just be who I am in the Lord, and what’s in me emanates from me.” — Mike“He said it, and He’s gonna do it.” — Sherry“A word that God is speaking is being spoken through a human vessel.” — Dale“Speaking the word out in a conversational form…is the highest form of prophecy.” — Mike“What a privilege it is to live in this day where God is moving through the many-membered body.” — Ken Scriptural References John 1 (1-4, 14)— Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh and the source of life.II Corinthians 3 (2-3)— Believers are living letters of Christ, written by the Spirit.I Peter 2 (4-5)— God’s people are living stones being built into a spiritual house.Isaiah 55 (10-11)— God’s Word does not return empty but accomplishes His purpose.Psalm 119 (89)— God’s Word is forever settled in heaven.Jeremiah 1 (12)— God watches over His Word to perform it.Hebrews 4 (12)— The Word of God is living, active, and penetrating.Mark 9 (38-40)— Jesus tells His disciples not to stop those working in His name.I Peter 2 (9)— God calls His people out of darkness to proclaim His excellencies.Romans 8 (14)— God’s children are led by His Spirit.Galatians 5 (25)— Those who live by the Spirit are called to walk by the Spirit.Hebrews 4 (9-11)— God’s people are invited to enter His rest.John 14 (27)— Jesus gives His people a peace unlike the world’s peace.Isaiah 62 (6-7)— Watchmen remind the Lord of His promises and seek their fulfillment.Ezekiel 3 (17)— God appoints a watchman to hear His Word and speak it.I Corinthians 14 (3)— Prophecy strengthens, encourages, and comforts others.I Peter 4 (10-11)— Those who speak should do so as people expressing the words of God.Romans 8 (19-22)— Creation waits for the revealing of the sons and daughters of God.Ephesians 1 (22-23)— The Church is Christ’s Body, filled with His presence.John 8 (31-32)— Truth brings freedom to those who receive and continue in it. Takeaway Spend time in God’s presence until His Word becomes living and settled within you. Then speak it with faith, peace, and humility—whether through Scripture, prayer, encouragement, or ordinary conversation. You may not immediately see the results, but God remains responsible for bringing His Word to fulfillment.

  2. Aug 28

    The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit Through a People Made One

    *Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit through a people being brought into oneness. The first outpouring at Pentecost empowered the disciples to become witnesses of Christ, but it was also the beginning of an ongoing work of the Spirit. The Family describes Christ coming forth through a many-membered Body rather than through one individual. As believers become one and yield themselves to the Holy Spirit, a greater corporate anointing can be released through them. Although no one fully understands how this greater outpouring will unfold, the Family believes it has already begun. The call is to remain humble, spiritually awake, open, and expectant for the greater measure that is still to come. Show Notes The promise and first outpouring of the Holy SpiritPentecost as the beginning of an ongoing workChrist coming forth through a many-membered BodyThe unlimited measure of the Spirit that rested upon ChristThe Holy Spirit empowering believers to become witnessesTrue oneness producing a greater corporate anointingGod’s people created as vessels for greater worksThe importance of humility, surrender, and expectancyThe outpouring beginning through believers who are becoming oneRecognizing what the Holy Spirit is already doing todayPreparing our hearts for the greater measure still to come. Key Quotes “He’s coming forth in a many-membered Body.”“This experience is more than any kind of religious setting. This is an anointing right from the Father to endue us with power to be His witnesses.”“This is for the church today. It’s for His people today.”“When we come into that level of oneness, the anointing is so much greater because of the oneness.”“We yield ourselves, we humble ourselves to be those channels.”“Our hearts need to be tender and open and expecting.”“The Lord has already begun the work of the Holy Spirit in us.”“It’s going to start with believers that are truly one.”“There’s more coming, and I think we’re already in it.” Scriptural References The Promise of the Spirit John 14 (16–17) Jesus promised that the Father would send the Helper, the Spirit of truth, to live within His people. John 16 (7) Jesus said it was to the disciples’ advantage that He went away so the Holy Spirit could come. Luke 24 (49) The disciples were instructed to wait until they were clothed with power from on high. Pentecost and the Outpouring Acts 1 (4–8) The Holy Spirit would give the disciples power to become Christ’s witnesses. Acts 2 (1–4) The believers were together in one place and were filled with the Holy Spirit. Joel 2 (28–29) God promised to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. The Many-Membered Body 1 Corinthians 12 (12–14) The Body of Christ has many members, yet all are joined together through the Spirit. Ephesians 4 (15–16) The whole Body grows as every member supplies what God has placed within them. John 17 (20–23) Jesus prayed that His followers would become one as He and the Father are one. Greater Works Through Yielded Vessels John 14 (12) Jesus said believers would do His works and even greater works. Ephesians 2 (10) We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for works He prepared beforehand. Philippians 2 (13) God works within His people to accomplish His will and purpose. Zechariah 4 (6) God’s work is accomplished not by human strength, but by His Spirit. Spiritual Awareness Ephesians 1 (17–18) Paul prayed that the eyes of believers’ hearts would be enlightened. Isaiah 43 (19) God declares that He is doing a new thing and asks whether His people can perceive it. Takeaway The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not only a past event or a future promise. The Spirit is already working within God’s people, preparing a many-membered Body through which Christ can be revealed. We may not understand exactly how the greater outpouring will unfold, but we can prepare our hearts. As we remain humble, yielded, spiritually awake, and united, God can accomplish the greater works He has already prepared. Open your heart, recognize what the Spirit is doing now, and remain expectant for the greater measure still to come.

  3. Aug 21

    The Jewish Roots of Our Faith

    *Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on the importance of understanding the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and what it means for Gentile believers to be grafted into the Jewish root. The Family discusses how much of the Christian Church lost its Hebrew foundation early on, especially as Gentile leadership and Greek influence became dominant. The conversation also addresses the need to break down walls between Jews and Gentiles. Rather than accusing one another, both must recognize their need for God, His salvation, and His Kingdom. The Family emphasizes that Christians should approach the Jewish people with humility, love, and a deeper revelation of being connected to them through Christ. At the heart of the discussion is the truth that God is bringing Jews and Gentiles into oneness. The Kingdom of God is not built around religious concepts, traditions, or accusations, but around the Father’s purpose, His salvation, and the revelation of Christ. Show Notes The Family begins by talking about how foundational it is for Christians to understand that the Jewish people are their elder brothers. Being grafted in is not just a doctrine or phrase; it is a revelation that changes how believers see their walk with God.They discuss how the early Christian Church became separated from its Hebrew roots. As Gentile leadership became more dominant, the Scriptures began to be interpreted through Greek philosophy and culture. This caused the Church to lose much of the foundation Christ was teaching.The conversation then moves into the issue of anti-Semitism and misunderstanding. The Family points out that many Christians may not recognize how deeply some wrong thinking has been built into Christian history and tradition.They also discuss salvation from a Jewish perspective. The Jewish people often view salvation in terms of deliverance from enemies, oppression, and the physical realm, while many Western Gentile Christians tend to view salvation mainly as an individual spiritual experience.The Family talks about the Messiah and how the Jewish people continue to look for His coming. They recognize that many Jews did accept Christ, while others did not understand His role as the suffering Messiah. Instead of accusing the Jewish people, the Family emphasizes that Christians have also missed much and must walk humbly.The discussion closes with the recognition that both Jews and Christians are looking for the Kingdom of God. The enemy works to create division, but God is bringing a deeper awareness, preparation, and revelation of His Kingdom. Key Quotes “There’s something so foundational that Christians need to get.”“It’s not good enough to say that the Jews are our elder brothers and we’re grafted into them.”“I really need to know my roots. I need to know my older brothers.”“We lost the very foundations of what Christ was trying to teach us.”“We’re coming into a time where the Lord is leading to bring about speaking the truth in love.”“We are all one.”“We were grafted in through Christ.”“We really need to love one another, drop these walls.”“We’re grafted in as a small part of something that is already a huge tree.”“Thy kingdom come. Not my concept of the Kingdom, but Your Kingdom come.” Scriptural References Grafted Into the Jewish Root Romans 11 (17–24) Paul describes Gentile believers as wild branches grafted into the cultivated olive tree. This directly supports the conversation about Christians being grafted into the Jewish root and needing humility toward Israel. Abraham’s Covenant Genesis 12 (1–3) God promises Abraham that through him all the families of the earth would be blessed. This connects to the discussion about the covenant with Abraham and the relationship between Jews, Gentiles, and God’s purpose. Genesis 17 (7) God speaks of His covenant with Abraham and his descendants as an everlasting covenant. This supports the discussion about the Jewish people already having a covenant relationship with God. Jews and Gentiles Becoming One Ephesians 2 (14–16) Paul teaches that Christ broke down the dividing wall and made Jews and Gentiles one. This fits the transcript’s emphasis on dropping walls, ending accusation, and coming into oneness. Galatians 3 (28–29) Paul says there is neither Jew nor Greek in Christ, and those who belong to Christ are Abraham’s seed. This supports the theme of unity through Christ without removing the importance of the Jewish root. The Messiah and Salvation Isaiah 53 (3–6) Isaiah speaks prophetically of the suffering Messiah. This connects to the discussion about the Jewish people not recognizing the suffering Messiah and how Christ had to suffer. Luke 24 (25–27) Jesus explains from Moses and the prophets the things concerning Himself. This supports the point that the prophets pointed to Christ. John 4 (22) Jesus says salvation is from the Jews. This strongly connects to the discussion of the Hebrew foundation of Christianity and the Jewish roots of salvation. The Kingdom of God Matthew 6 (9–10) Jesus teaches the disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come.” This directly connects to Ken’s statement that it is not our concept of the Kingdom, but God’s Kingdom that must come forth. Matthew 25 (1–13) The parable of the wise and foolish virgins connects to the closing point about awareness, preparedness, and having oil in the lamp. Takeaway The Christian faith cannot be fully understood apart from its Jewish root. Gentile believers were grafted into something God had already established through Abraham and the Jewish people. Rather than walking in arrogance, accusation, or separation, believers are called to humility, love, and a deeper revelation of God’s Kingdom....

  4. Aug 14

    Returning To The Roots Of Our Faith

    *Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on the importance of returning to the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and rejecting the anti-Semitism that has developed throughout much of church history. The Family emphasizes that the Jewish people were chosen by God to bring forth His Word, His covenants, and ultimately the Messiah. Because of this, Christians should honor the Jewish people rather than speak against them. The Family also examines how Christianity has incorporated traditions that are not rooted in Scripture while becoming disconnected from the biblical feasts, the Sabbath, and the Hebrew foundations of faith. Returning to these roots is not presented as adopting a religious system, but as seeking greater truth, maturity, and understanding of God’s purpose. The discussion points to Paul’s teaching in Romans concerning Israel and the Gentiles. Although many Jewish people have not yet recognized Jesus as the Messiah, God has not rejected or forgotten them. His promises to Abraham remain, and His plan includes bringing Jewish and Gentile believers together as one people under Christ, the great High Priest. Ultimately, the Family shares a common desire to see God’s Kingdom established on the earth. This unity will not come through compromise, prejudice, or human traditions, but through a shared hunger for God, a love for His Word, and the recognition that His purposes for Israel and the nations will be fulfilled. Show Notes Honoring the Jewish People The Jewish people have endured increasing persecution and anti-Semitism throughout the world. The Family emphasizes the need for Christians to understand why Israel and the Jewish people should be loved and honored. Through them came the Scriptures, the covenants, the promises, and the Messiah. Recognizing the Roots of Christianity Many Christians have little understanding of the Hebrew foundations of their faith. The conversation encourages believers to study those roots and examine traditions that may have developed outside of biblical truth. Rejecting Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitic beliefs have existed within Christianity for centuries. The Family warns that believers must reject teachings that accuse, dishonor, or dismiss the Jewish people. Such attitudes ignore God’s continuing covenant purpose. Learning from the Jewish People The Jewish longing for the coming of the Messiah can challenge Christians to examine their own desire for Christ’s return. Their dedication to Scripture, worship, and the expectation of God’s Kingdom can inspire believers to pursue the Lord more deeply. Israel and the Gentiles Romans 9–11 reveals that God has not rejected Israel. Gentile believers have been grafted into the promises of God, but they must not become arrogant toward the original branches. God’s purpose is to bring restoration and fulfillment to both Israel and the nations. The Promise Given to Abraham God’s covenant with Abraham was the beginning of a purpose that would ultimately bless all nations. His choice of Abraham and his descendants did not mean that God had forgotten the rest of humanity. His desire has always been to receive everyone who turns toward Him in faith. Coming Together Under Christ The Family believes that Jewish and Gentile believers will increasingly come together through a shared desire to see God’s Kingdom established. This unity is centered in Christ, the Messiah and great High Priest. Returning to Biblical Truth The conversation challenges believers to examine religious traditions and compromises that may have replaced the truth of Scripture. Returning to the roots of faith means seeking what God originally intended rather than simply continuing inherited customs. Worship and the Biblical Feasts The Feast of Tabernacles is mentioned as a picture of God dwelling among His people. The biblical feasts can help believers understand God’s presence, His redemptive plan, and His desire to be glorified among His people. Key Quotes “We need to lay a foundation of why we love the Jews.”“Would we have the Word of God today without the Jews?”“We need to realize our roots.”“Our older brothers, the Jews, help drive us to pursue after God and His Word.”“How driven are we for the Lord’s return?”“I was there to learn of them. I admitted, ‘You’re my elder brother.’”“God is sorting it out.”“He’s bringing the Jews and the Christians together.”“All of this goes back to Abraham.”“God never forgot any of us.”“We come together because we have the same drive, the same desire, and the same heart to see God’s Kingdom come forth on this earth.”“We need to get back to our roots and the reality and the truth.” Scriptural References God’s Covenant With Abraham Genesis 12 (1–3) God promises to bless Abraham and make him a blessing through whom all the families of the earth will be blessed. Genesis 15 (7–18) God confirms His covenant with Abraham through the divided sacrifices and passes between the pieces as a sign of His commitment. Genesis 17 (7–8) God declares His covenant with Abraham and his descendants to be an everlasting covenant. Israel and the Gentiles Romans 9 (4–5) Paul describes the covenants, promises, worship, law, and Messiah that came through Israel. Romans 11 (1–2) Paul makes it clear that God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew. Romans 11 (11–12) Israel’s stumbling opened a door of salvation to the Gentiles, but Paul also anticipates Israel’s future fullness. Romans 11 (17–21) Gentile believers are described as wild olive branches grafted into Israel’s cultivated olive tree and are warned not to become arrogant. Romans 11 (25–29) Paul speaks of a partial hardening of Israel and affirms that God’s gifts and calling are irrevocable. a...

  5. Aug 7

    Prepared By The Spirit For This Day

    *Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation centers on trusting the impartation of the Holy Spirit into our spirit. The Family emphasizes that God often works beyond the understanding of the natural mind. Instead of trying to figure everything out, believers are encouraged to open their hearts, receive from the Spirit, and rest in the Father’s love. The discussion points out that what God imparts may not always be what a person thinks they need or wants to receive. Yet because He is the Father and He loves us, we can trust that what He places within us is good, eternal, and part of what He is creating us to become. As we rest in Him, the Word that has been imparted into our spirits begins to come alive, flow through us, and be spoken by the Spirit. Show Notes The Spirit bypasses the carnal mind The impartation of the Holy Spirit does not begin in human reasoning or understanding. God places something directly into the spirit, and over time it filters into the soul, mind, revelation, and walk. Rest comes through trusting the Father The Family emphasizes that rest comes when we trust the Holy Spirit and believe that the Father loves us. We do not have to understand everything He is doing in order to receive what He is imparting. The Word becomes a reservoir within us There is a living deposit of the Word in our spirits. As we rest and trust, that Word comes alive and begins to flow out of us by the Spirit. Impartation is spirit to spirit The conversation highlights that impartation does not always require many words. A person can become a channel through which the Spirit flows to others. God creates what He wants us to be The Father may impart something different than what we expected, but it is still good and eternal. He is forming us according to His purpose. Stay focused on today Rather than worrying about yesterday or tomorrow, the encouragement is to walk in what the Spirit is leading today. Quotes “All we really need to do is align ourself with His Spirit and allow Him to work in us.” “God imparted to your spirit, and then you became it in your spirit first.” “There has to be a trust, a revelation that He loves you, and that He started something. He’s not gonna stop until He’s finished with it.” “There is a reservoir of the Word that’s been imparted to our spirits that’s very real.” “We just need to be a channel, spirit to flow through.” “Not by power nor by might, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord.” “You’re my Father, and You love me, and You’re going to impart good things to me.” “You open your heart, you receive it. That’s it. It’s not any harder than that.” “We just need to trust that what He’s placed within each and every one of us has prepared us for this day.” Scriptural References Trusting the Spirit’s work Zechariah 4 (6) — “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit” directly supports the theme that God’s work comes by the Spirit, not by human effort. Resting in the Lord Matthew 11 (28–30) — Jesus calls His people to come to Him and find rest, which connects with the conversation’s emphasis on resting instead of striving. The Spirit teaching and revealing John 16 (13) — The Spirit of truth guides believers into truth, showing that revelation comes from the Spirit rather than the natural mind. The carnal mind cannot receive spiritual things Romans 8 (6–7) — The carnal mind is set against God, which fits Ron’s point about God bypassing the natural mind and imparting directly to the spirit. God completing what He began Philippians 1 (6) — God begins the work and continues it until it is complete, matching Ken’s statement that the Father started something and will not stop until He finishes it. The Word living within us Colossians 3 (16) — The Word of Christ dwelling richly within us connects with the idea of a reservoir of the Word imparted into our spirits. The day star arising in the heart 2 Peter 1 (19) — This speaks of the day star arising in the heart, matching Ken’s statement about the day star beginning to arise as impartation is received. Living one day at a time Matthew 6 (34) — Jesus teaches not to worry about tomorrow, which supports Mike’s point about staying focused on today. Takeaway The Father is imparting His Spirit and His Word into us, even when we do not fully understand what He is doing. Our part is to open our hearts, trust His love, rest in His work, and allow what He has placed within our spirit to come alive and flow through us.

  6. Jul 31

    Oneness Through The Anointing

    *Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on how independence works against the oneness God is creating within His Family. The Family emphasizes that true oneness does not come through human agreement, common ideas, organizational leadership, or intellectual understanding. It comes through hearing the voice of the Lord, submitting to His Spirit, and living in the awareness of His presence. The anointing is described as the presence of the Lord living within each believer. Because Christ dwells within every member of the Family, each person has something important to contribute. Ministry is not simply found in the words a person speaks, but in who that person has become through Christ. The Family also emphasizes that the mind and soul can interfere with oneness when they operate independently from the Lord. As believers submit their thoughts, emotions, and desires to Christ, they are able to express the life of Christ within them. The presence of the Father becomes the strength and lifeblood of the Body, enabling every member to take their place and function together in true oneness. Show Notes Independence Works Against Oneness The conversation begins with the clear statement that independence is the enemy of oneness. The Family is not meant to function as separate individuals following their own ideas or understanding. They are called to hear the Lord together and move according to what He is speaking. Hearing the Voice of the Lord True leadership comes through someone hearing and speaking a word from the Lord. The focus is not on human position or authority, but on recognizing the voice of Christ and following His direction. The Anointing Is the Presence of the Lord The anointing is described as the presence of the Lord living within the believer. It is not something that can be fully understood through the human mind. It is experienced as the Spirit of God lives, speaks, and ministers through His people. Every Member Is Important Each member gives their spirit to the oneness of the Family. No person is insignificant or unnecessary. Like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, the Body is not complete until every member is in their proper place. Ministry Flows From Who We Are Ministry is not limited to what someone says or does. The effect of who a person has become in Christ ministers life to the rest of the Family. Christ within each believer is the source of that ministry. Submitting the Mind and Soul The mind and soul often try to interfere with what the Lord is doing. As believers submit to His Word, Spirit, and love, they enter into humility and become more aware of His presence. The Father’s Presence Is Our Strength The conversation closes with the importance of living in the awareness that the Father is always present. His presence gives an inner strength that allows believers to express Christ instead of reacting from the soul or mind. Key Quotes “Independence is the enemy of oneness.”“The Spirit is what makes us one.”“You are important because you give your spirit to oneness.”“The anointing is giving God His voice.”“It’s not what you say; it’s who you are.”“Without His presence, we can’t function in this Body.”“It’s Christ in me, the hope of glory.”“The presence of the Father is the main thing.”“He’s always with us. He never leaves us.” Scriptural References Hearing the Voice of the Lord John 10 (27) Jesus says that His sheep hear His voice, He knows them, and they follow Him. The Anointing Within the Believer 1 John 2 (27) The anointing received from the Lord abides within believers and teaches them to remain in Him. Brought Into His Light 1 Peter 2 (9) God has called His people out of darkness and into His marvelous light. Christ’s Prayer for Oneness John 17 (20–23) Jesus prayed that His followers would be one as He and the Father are one. Christ Within Us Colossians 1 (27) Paul describes Christ within the believer as the hope of glory. The Temple of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 6 (19–20) Believers are temples of the Holy Spirit, who dwells within them. The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength Nehemiah 8 (10) The joy of the Lord is the strength of His people. God Will Never Leave Us Hebrews 13 (5) God promises that He will never leave or forsake His people. Every Member Is Needed 1 Corinthians 12 (12–27) The Body of Christ has many members, and every member is necessary and important. Sons Through Adoption Romans 8 (14–17) Those who are led by the Spirit of God are His sons and have received the Spirit of adoption. Takeaway True oneness cannot be produced through human effort, shared opinions, or organizational structure. It comes as each member rejects independence, hears the Lord, submits the mind and soul to His Spirit, and contributes the life of Christ within them to the Family. Every member is important because every member carries the presence of the Lord. As the Family lives in an awareness of the Father’s presence, His life flows through the Body and...

  7. Jul 24

    Entering God’s Kingdom Rest

    *Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation focuses on entering the kingdom rest that God has already provided through Christ. The Family explains that the Sabbath is more than a particular day; it is a spiritual state of heart found in a living relationship with the Lord. Christ Himself is our rest, and believers are called to recognize that God has already completed the work necessary for salvation and spiritual growth. Rather than striving to earn God’s approval or trying to create peace, joy, love, and spiritual life through human effort, believers can receive what already exists in Christ. This rest does not mean inactivity. It includes worship, trust, obedience, and consciously turning the heart toward the presence of the Lord. The Family also emphasizes that rest removes fear. When believers trust God’s sovereignty and know that He hears them, they no longer need to be controlled by circumstances, feelings of unworthiness, or fear about what is happening in the world. Entering His rest means believing that God is in charge, receiving His provision, and allowing His presence to influence every part of life. Show Notes The Sabbath Is More Than a Day The Sabbath rest is not limited to Saturday or to the observance of a religious practice. It is an experience of Christ and a revelation that God has already completed the necessary work through Him. Christ Is Our Rest True rest is found in relationship with Christ. It is the assurance that He lives within us and that we are accepted in Him without having to prove ourselves through religious works. God Is Completing His Work Within Us Believers are God’s workmanship. The kingdom rest includes trusting Him to complete what He has begun and to bring forth the life of Christ within His people. Moving Beyond Striving Many people become caught in the effort of trying to please God. The Family explains that what pleases Him is not anxious striving but a genuine relationship of love, faith, and trust. Rest Is Not Passive Resting in God does not mean doing nothing. There is worship, spiritual activity, listening, receiving, and responding to the Lord. The rest is primarily a rest within the mind, heart, and spirit. Rest Removes Fear When Christ becomes our rest, fear begins to lose its power. Believers can remain at peace despite tribulation, uncertainty, or troubling circumstances because they trust God’s sovereignty. Praying From a Place of Confidence Kingdom rest allows believers to approach the Father with the confidence that He loves them, hears them, and cares about every detail of their lives. Everything We Need Already Exists in Christ Peace, love, joy, life, and spiritual health do not have to be created by human effort. They are already available in the Lord and can be experienced as believers turn their attention toward Him. Choosing What We Tune Into The conversation compares spiritual focus to turning on a television and selecting a channel. Believers must choose daily whether they will focus on fear, circumstances, and distracting thoughts or tune their hearts to the presence and peace of the Lord. Trusting God’s Sovereignty Entering rest means accepting, receiving, and trusting God’s authority over everything. Believers show up with open hearts, and God accomplishes His work within them. Key Quotes “There is a kingdom rest that God promised for us to walk in.”“The Sabbath rest is a state of heart.”“He’s the Sabbath rest.”“He’s already done the work, and He wants us to receive it. It’s a gift.”“So many people get caught up in the works, trying to please God. That’s not what God wants. He wants us to love Him.”“Rest in the presence of the Lord is not necessarily passive.”“There is no fear when we come into this rest.”“God’s already given us provisions on every level.”“We have to choose daily what we tune into.”“We show up, and He does everything.”“It just always comes back to believing in Him and believing in His plan.” Scriptural References Entering God’s Rest Hebrews 4 (9–11) A Sabbath rest remains for the people of God, and believers are encouraged to be diligent to enter that rest. Hebrews 4 (3) Those who believe enter into God’s rest and trust in His completed work. God’s Completed Work John 19 (30) Jesus declared, “It is finished,” revealing the completeness of His work on the cross. Ephesians 2 (8–10) Salvation is the gift of God, not the result of human works, and believers are His workmanship created for good works. Philippians 1 (6) God is faithful to complete the good work He has begun within His people. Christ Living Within Us John 14 (23) Jesus said that the Father and the Son would come and make their home with those who love Him. Colossians 1 (27) Christ within the believer is the hope of glory. Galatians 2 (20) The believer no longer lives independently, but Christ lives within. Freedom From Striving and Fear Matthew 11 (28–30) Jesus invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him and find rest. 2 Timothy 1 (7) God has not given His people a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. a...

  8. Jul 20

    Resting in What God Has Already Done

    *Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation centers on resting in what God has already done. The speakers emphasize that believers are not trying to earn God’s promises, blessings, love, justification, or calling. These things have already been given through Christ. The real battle is learning to reject the lies of the soul and mind, accept God’s truth, and walk out what He has already spoken. The discussion focuses on moving from striving into faith, from condemnation into acceptance, and from self-effort into standing in God’s presence. The speakers point to the reality that God has already justified, glorified, blessed, chosen, and prepared His people for His purpose. The believer’s part is to yield the will, believe the Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to unfold what God has already placed within. Show Notes Main Theme: Resting in the Finished Work of GodThe conversation opens with the idea that prayer is not always about asking God for what we lack, but believing and speaking from what He has already given.Rejecting Condemnation and AccusationRon points to Romans 8 and the reality that believers have already been justified and glorified. Because of this, accusations and condemnation should not define us.Soaking in the Love of GodThe speakers emphasize that God’s love must penetrate beyond the mind and into the soul. The spirit receives God’s Word, but the soul and mind often question it.Accepting What God Has Already DoneDavid shares that believers must accept that they are the temple of the Holy Spirit and that God has already brought them into His purpose.Created for This DayKen emphasizes that God has already prepared His people for this time. They were created to speak the Word, build up the family of God, and walk in His kingdom.Entering His RestLois brings in Ephesians, reminding everyone that believers are God’s workmanship, created in Christ for good works prepared beforehand.The Battle of the WillMike says the true battle is not with outside circumstances or even Satan, but whether we will submit our will and thinking to God’s will and Word.Belief Must Be Walked OutRon explains that belief is more than mental agreement. True belief is proven by walking out the Word of God.Seeing Ourselves as God Sees UsDale shares that God sees us differently than we see ourselves, and when He reveals who we are in Christ, it also changes how we see one another. Key Quotes “All the things that we’re asking God for, we’re asking amiss because they’ve already been given to us.” — Ken “Begin to bask in the glory that He’s already given us.” — Ron “We reject the lies and accept the truth.” — Ken “At this point, we have to accept what He has already done with us and how He plans to use us to further His kingdom.” — David “You don’t have to work your way into stuff any longer.” — Ken “We just need to appropriate what’s already done.” — Lois “The true battle is over our will.” — Mike “Do we submit our thinking to His Word, and do we allow Him to transform us?” — Mike “Belief is not something I go, ‘Oh, I believe it.’ No, prove to me you believe it. Walk it out.” — Ron “He sees me different than I see myself.” — Dale Scriptural References Romans 8 (30) This supports the theme that believers have already been justified and glorified in Christ. 1 Corinthians 6 (19) David refers to believers being the temple of the Holy Spirit, showing that God already dwells within His people. Ephesians 2 (10) Lois references believers as God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that were prepared beforehand. Ephesians 1 (3–5) Mike points to the truth that God has blessed believers with every spiritual blessing and predestined them to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4 (9–11) This connects with the call to enter God’s rest and cease from striving in self-effort. Romans 12 (2) Mike’s point about submitting our thinking to the Word connects with being transformed by the renewing of the mind. 2 Corinthians 3 (18) The conversation reflects the truth that God is changing believers into His image as they stand in His presence. Galatians 2 (20) Monnie’s statement about being identified with Christ connects with the reality of no longer living by the old self, but by Christ living within. Takeaway The Christian walk is not about striving to become something God has not yet made us. It is about believing, receiving, and walking out what He has already accomplished in Christ. The battle is won as we reject the lies, yield our will, stand in His presence, and allow His Word to unfold in us.

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