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KEYS: Our adversary seeks to inflict harm by fomenting feelings of inadequacy and unlovability in us, causing us to believe that we are isolated and alone. This results in a lament of shame, which diverges from the message of God's love, and instead perpetuates a distorted view of how God truly views us. Our perception of Christ and the ideal of living in a Christ-like manner becomes distorted, transforming into a mere survival identity, driven by carnal impulses and actions rather than a genuine reflection of Christ's nature and character.
KEYS: "...it is imperative that we return to the fundamentals of faith, and cultivate a testimony to the gospel, in which God can unambiguously demonstrate His power through a genuine outpouring of the Holy Spirit, effectively counteracting the devastating effects of fear."
KEYS: "The cornerstone of our relationship with God and our ability to fully experience His presence is recognizing and addressing the flawed attitudes and beliefs that prevent us from being fully restored by Him. Instead of relying on our own plans and beliefs, we must learn to understand how God sees and approaches our challenges, and have faith in His perfect love and care for us. By doing so, we can let go of self-determination and embrace the reassurance that comes from being fully embraced by God's loving arms."
Dear valued readers,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In today's edition, we wanted to focus on the crucial and timely theme of the spirit of fear and the gospel witness of power. Fear can often consume
and immobilize us, leading us down a path of self-doubt and insecurity. However, as believers in the New Covenant, we are reminded of the transformational power of the gospel, and the assurance
of God's love and protection over us.
At the core of this New Covenant is the perfect love of Christ, who has conquered fear and offered us a way to live in freedom and fullness of life. Through His sacrifice on the cross, we can be justified, at peace, and perfectly embraced by God's provision. We no longer have to live in fear, but can confidently approach God in prayer and seek His will for our lives.
In order to break free from fear's grip and fully experience the presence of God, it is important to recognize and address the flawed attitudes and beliefs that prevent us from being fully
restored. Instead of relying on our own plans and beliefs, we must learn to understand how God sees and approaches our challenges and have faith in His perfect love and care for us.
In conclusion, we hope this newsletter serves as a timely reminder of the truth of the New Covenant and the power of the gospel to overcome fear. May we lay down our "altars of protest" in the realm of fear and fully embrace the perfect love of Christ, allowing us to live in the fullness of life He has intended for us.
Wishing you a blessed and peaceful week ahead,
CDCS RESEARCH, KEVIN SIMON
LUKE 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the
earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
(WIP)
"Even as fear grips the hearts of men and they become overwhelmed by the challenges facing them, we must remember that the power of heaven is unshakable. Through the New Covenant, we are
reminded of God's perfect love and the promise of his presence with us, even in the midst of difficult circumstances." This addendum to our forward underscores the importance of clinging to the
truth of the gospel, even in the face of fear and uncertainty, and affirms the steadfastness and power of God's love. The church looks back 2000 years to find their place in historical
fulfillment over Christ's words. It is crucial to comprehend that when Jesus spoke of the things that are to come, He was not necessarily dwelling on the intricate details that
prophetic scholars often delve into. Rather, He was conveying a more straightforward message. He was ensuring that His followers would be equipped with the necessary spiritual fortitude,
foresight, and adaptability to align with His values and be prepared for what the future holds. The focus of God is not on the specific events that may occur, but rather on the condition of our
hearts and our relationship with Him through the fulfillment of the New Covenant. It is of utmost importance to know and understand Him, rather than getting bogged down with trying to predict
everything that is to come. God is telling us there will be a witness of power demonstrated in our lives instead of being reactive to events around us.
The most fulfilling promise God gave our platform is that through our prayer times, "He would walk us through every step of our spiritual journey, living in a constant rest,
giving us freedom of expression in a restored testimony, a more positive outlook toward a perfect representation of Christ which His Spirit promises to keep our focus on no matter
what stage season or process the journey may take us. One thing is always constant- we are never separated, isolating or battling our worst case scenario in our own strength. God works through
the very merits of what seeks to separate us from Himself, even if the direction of our impressions of fear point irrespectively to a discrepancy, or opinion of the goodness of God."
Here, we have a comprehensive examination from of our significant three-day observance in prayer from our video series follow up, and responding to member requests. "what is gospel witness?"
From Ali Alexander.
We delve into three crucial aspects of New Covenant fulfillment: the dynamics of faith in approaching the presence of God (our agreement with the voice of God, or living as a victim of
self-defeat), the Gospel demonstration of His power (Gospel witness), and overcoming the limitations we impose upon ourselves (cycles of pain). One is a healthy approach and mindset how
we handle the promises of God in the context of our love of God, and the often misapplied, and unhealthy mindset when they are mishandled in our relationship to faith in New Covenant
understanding. To gain a better understanding, we must first comprehend the meaning of God's love and how fear influences our experiences in defining our relationship with God. Fear has a
profound impact on our attempts to imitate Christ, and it can be disheartening when we try to uphold what we believe are godly qualities, but are met with obstacles that work against our progress
in faith.
There are often conflicting internal responses to following God's will and plan, and it can be difficult to determine if we are on the brink of a breakthrough or if we are trapped in a steady decline away from Christ-like qualities. Is Gospel witness simply a biblical response to God, or is it a genuine response from the heart of God to our agreement of who He has declared Himself to be in relation toward -our struggles and complexities- that detract from a godly definition?
We must also consider the role of fear in hindering our New Covenant fulfillment in the church. Fear can divert us from the influence of grace and limit our functionality, causing us to embrace
values that are inconsistent with God's nature. A cycle of despair driven by pain can result in a negative reaction to the voice of God, even on the most crucial themes of scripture. To overcome
these limitations, we must surrender ourselves to God and build a value system based on a tested and valid response to the work of the Spirit, not on misapplied or untested perspectives of faith.
Our common enemy source of attack (promote the feelings of our flesh) bridging the false claims we already sense in the frustrations of unworthiness, and unlovability where we feel we're on our
own.
In addition to a spirit of fear, we call this a broken cry of shame a contradiction to the voice of God: enmeshing itself away from the true definition of how God truly feels over us. Our
perspective of Christ and what is uniquely Christ's-likeness of our own character, nature and manner of living- becomes a state of mere existence- characterized by a reliance on our own physical
instincts, as we strive to endure and survive. This is a stark contrast to the incomparable sufficiency of Christ, who offers us a comprehensive and fulfilling life. Hence, we find ourselves
struggling and laboring in our own limited capacities, instead of reveling in the abundance of grace and blessings that Christ has in store for us.
As pain often stems from fear and works as a stronghold, it becomes a hindrance in our understanding and interpretation of God's voice in the midst of our struggles. This can result in a vicious
cycle of confusion and frustration if the enemy is successful in manipulating our spiritual state. However, God's response to our pain is simple and comforting: "You are not alone, for God is
with us." The guidance of the Spirit in developing our faith dynamics continually directs us towards honoring and revering the person of Christ. Which is why our foremost, and chief objective is
to get back to the ground-level in our approach to faith, to build up in a gospel witness in which God can verifiably work through a genuine move of the Spirit on these very machinations of
collapsing fear.
Many people may not realize the ways in which their testimonies are rooted in fear, and how this fear hinders their ability to fully recognize the voice of God in their lives. However, it is
through the instrumentality of scripture, the congruent use of the Bible to validate the touch of God, that we can experience true gospel witness. God recognizes that we are dependent on His
fulfillments and promises, which are backed up by a confirming confidence in the value of His Word within us. It is through this Word that we can progress in our relationship with Him and develop
a clearer understanding of His perfect image. However, darkness and confusion seek to obstruct this process and undermine our ability to express our love for God's voice. We must remember that
our connection to God is directly tied to His eternal ability, power, and sufficiency, which we can receive when we walk in the Spirit.
- A. One thing is certain: when we immerse ourselves in the embrace of perfect love, we surrender our fears to Christ, rather than attempting to control or co-manage them through our own limited and flawed means. This co-dependency only perpetuates our fears.
- B. Another indication is that fear prevents us from embracing the promise of being without fault when we present ourselves to God, which is based on God's self-revelation to us. Fear only hears what pertains to our own weaknesses and limitations- to what is produced of ourselves.
- C. Fear isolates us from His fulness and its expression in our heart, it does not however change His love. It becomes apparent that fear has a tendency to distance us from a flourishing spiritual existence and a steadfast understanding of true faith ( thriving spiritual life and consistent dynamics of real faith). This is due to the fact that when we are operating from a place of fear, our capacity to assign value to things becomes distorted and we tend to approach new ideas or concepts with a rigid and negative perspective, regardless of their veracity. This hinders our growth and development as individuals, and ultimately limits our spiritual journey. Cycles of striving in our performance or moral duties of procurement or spiritual advancements where most people are unlikely to just wake up, get over the contention or shame on its own because an individual is not in agreement with a biblical witness of reality over His promises. We call for a need of intervention, move of God and The Spirit to address these hard to reach places in our prayer times.
D. Fear places a limitation on the testimony of God in our lives where we self-designate limitations of what God is allowed or not allowed to do in our heart. We are gambling with divine
intervention.
Thus, it becomes imperative that we call forth an intervention from a valid act of God, an influence from the Spirit of God, to address these deeply ingrained and
challenging facets of our spiritual lives that seem to persist despite our efforts to overcome them. ( Premise for all Biblical breakthroughs are implored from God's response to bear witness over
the issue at hand). For many individuals, simply waking up one day and choosing to let go of the strife, contention, and feelings of inadequacy that stem from a flawed understanding of biblical
reality, is simply not a feasible option. Hence, we must implore the transformative power of prayer and the guiding presence of God to bring about the necessary changes in our lives and align
our perspectives with the promises embodied in scripture. Perfect love is coming out of the trial and tests of our faith with a testimony; no longer fearful
of what we think is separating us from God. Resting people of God who are perfect in love do not hold a negative view of what God is able to do.
- Our spiritual life is founded upon the embodiment of God's consummate ('complete') love, a love that is impeccable in its nature and realized through the triumph of Christ's testimony within us. "Our assurance of being fully justified, and experiencing complete repose, lies in the perfect love of God as embodied in the triumph of Christ over the oppressive grip of fear. As the love of God is perfect, there is no room for dispute, criticism, or any form of control that hinders the realization of God's perfect plan."
- The cornerstone and basis of our relationship with God lies in recognizing the flawed expression that obstructs us from experiencing a revitalized connection with Him. Hence, I am beginning to comprehend how God deals with my difficulties rather than relying on the expectation that things will unfold as I have envisioned them, and instead of presuming that I am justified in my self-reliant decisions rather than relying on the assurance of God's perfect love for me.
- The definitive basis and foundation of our healthy approach to the presence of God is highlighting the broken expression hindering us from living in a restored expression through Him: therefore, I'm starting to learn how God approaches my problem- rather than holding out hope the situation goes as we plan it, then we assume we are right before God on self-determination!
We will continue being restrained by all of the things fear is saying outside gospel witness if we can't lay down this 'altar of protest' in the realm of fear. Inconsistency of striving in
unbelief toward God's perfect love will make us react to further pains, building on unhealthy approaches causing us to fall into spiritual traps refraining from the presence of God.
Our commentary in a personal message to President Trump in which he accepted, is as follows on the subject:
"...A spirit of fear is only losing in its attempt to defeat us where we feel apart from God. When we are closer to Christ through His promise- we are more aware of the real battle when our
spirit becomes impervious to defeat. The voice of doubt is a petty distraction. True faith is witnessing God's true hand of support in all of us, to no longer be reactive in our impulses that
stretch us beyond our limits, but unified in heart to God's perfect plan where there are no limits before our tests and trials- We are in HIM."
THEMES:
- Overview of a 3-day observation in prayer.
- 3 key aspects of New Covenant fulfillment: dynamics of faith, Gospel witness of God's power, and dealing with personal limitations.
- Fear's negative impact on the definition and expression of God's love.
- Importance of correlating the definition of God's love with the experiences that shape our relationship with Him.
- The need to reconcile personal limitations in order to advance in faith and confidence.
- The relationship between Gospel witness and a biblical response to God.
- The role of self-determined ideals in attaining Christ-likeness.
- The danger of building a value system based on untested or invalid responses to the Work of the Spirit.
- The cycle of pain and despair that creates a negative reactivity to the voice of God.
- Pain is a stronghold caused by fear
- Fear is a contradiction to God’s inner dealings with us
- Pain can lead to confusion and dead-ends if the enemy is successful in spiritual traps
- God’s answer to our pain is "You are not alone, God is with us"
- Developing the dynamics of faith leads to reverence for the person of Christ.
- The cornerstone of our relationship with God is recognizing and addressing flawed attitudes and beliefs that prevent us from being fully restored by Him.
- We must learn to understand how God sees and approaches our challenges, rather than relying on our own plans and beliefs.
- The foundation of a healthy approach to God's presence is highlighting the broken expressions hindering us from living in a restored expression through Him.
- Relying on self-determination and assuming we are right before God is flawed and should be replaced with faith in God's perfect love and care for us.
- Embracing the reassurance that comes from being fully embraced by God's loving arms allows us to let go of self-determination
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The enemy's diversion of self-limiting perspectives that can destroy the influence of grace in our lives.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
- The hindrance caused by a testimony rooted in fear
- The importance of recognizing the "Instrumentality of Scripture" in verifying God's voice and confirming His promises to us
- The significance of the "Gospel witness" as a vital representation of our need for God in our lives and our dependency on Him for our development and progress
- Embracing the truth of God's Word and aligning our hearts with His perfect image
- Receiving the eternal power and sufficiency that comes from walking in the Spirit
- Overcoming obstacles of darkness and confusion that seek to obstruct the process and hinder our love expression towards the voice of God
- Trusting in God's promises and relying on His unfailing grace to experience the transformative power of His perfect love
DEFINITIONS:
- Devotional life: A practice of devotion or a way of expressing on-going, experiential devotion through prayer, worship, or other spiritual activities.
- Built upon: Founded, established, or constructed based on something.
- God's perfect love: The unconditional love and acceptance that God has for all people, as described in the Bible.
- Perfect: Complete, flawless, without any imperfections or faults.
- Accomplished: Completed, finished, fulfilled, carried out successfully.
- Testimony in Him: A personal witness or declaration of one's faith in Jesus Christ.
HIGHLIGHT: "Our adversary seeks to inflict harm by fomenting feelings of inadequacy and unlovability in us, causing us to believe that we are isolated and alone. This results in a lament of shame, which diverges from the message of God's love, and instead perpetuates a distorted view of how God truly views us. Our perception of Christ and the ideal of living in a Christ-like manner becomes distorted, As a result, we adopt a mere survival mentality,
shaped by our fleshly impulses and actions, rather than a organic, grassroot impression of Christ-centered identity
Quotes:
"It is the voice of fear and shame that undermines the truth of God's unwavering love for us and distorts our perception of what it truly means to embody the likeness of Christ"
"A pervasive spirit of fear, generates a fragmented scream of disgrace that contradicts the voice of God." Is it no wonder we feel like everything is falling apart- when God is close by?
"A unhealthy perspective of Christ and His nature warps our sense of self and transforms it into a mere survival mentality, defined by our fleshly responses and
actions."
MISMANAGEMENT OF SPIRITUAL LIFE: TWO-COLUMN APPROACH
"Which is why our foremost, and chief objective is to get back to the ground-level in our approach to faith, to build up in a gospel witness in which God can
verifiably work through a genuine move of the Spirit on these very machinations of collapsing fear."
"The greatest assurance that God has bestowed upon us is that through prayer, He will guide us through each and every step of our spiritual journey, allowing us to live in a state of constant peace, with the freedom to express ourselves and reclaim our testimony. He will provide us with a brighter, more positive perspective, as we lean deeper towards experiencing a perfect representation of Christ. The Holy Spirit will ensure that our focus remains steadfast on this journey, regardless of the stage, season, or process that we may encounter. One thing remains constant – we will never be alone, isolated, or forced to rely solely on our own strength. Instead, God will work through the very challenges that seek to separate us from Him, even if our fears lead us to question the goodness of God."
"Individuals may not comprehend that as they are trapped in a testimony that is more closely related to fear, they are unaware of the detrimental impact it has on their response to the scriptural promises that God communicates to us through prayer. This is what we refer to as the "Instrumentality of Scripture," where the consistent use of scripture serves to validate the genuine touch and presence of God. God wholeheartedly recognizes our reliance on these fulfillments in our faith as a symbol of where we require His presence the most." (GOSPEL WITNESS OF POWER)
"If we are unable to relinquish our objections to fear in the face of God's gospel testimony, we will remain confined by fear's grip. The continued struggle with disbelief in God's perfect love will only lead to further emotional turmoil, fostering detrimental habits that hinder our spiritual growth and prevent us from experiencing the fullness of God's presence."
"As we embrace the truth of His Word and align our hearts with His perfect image, we receive the eternal power and sufficiency that comes from walking in the Spirit. This is why darkness and confusion seek to obstruct this process and hinder our love expression towards the voice of God."
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