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6/18/21 Motivated by Love

Everything that God does for mankind is motivated by love. His creation process brought companionship. His patience with fallen man, the redemption process, and His plans for our future have an astounding, unbelievable love as their foundation.

As a father, everything we do is to be done because of the love we have for Jesus and the privilege of overseeing those He loves. Above everything else, we are to love others as He first loved us. The idea that our stewardship is an obligation or something to dread is foolish worldly thinking. We have the privilege of loving.

The next time the cares of the world seem a little overwhelming, it might be good to go back to the understanding that your Father in heaven is hovering over you with His boundless love. He is pleased as He sees your submission to His plans.

Think of how you feel as a father when you see your son or daughter do well in any given situation, then multiply that feeling to an unlimited degree. That’s how your Father sees you as you go about your days. Bask in that thought and then pass it on to those who need it.

Let’s talk more!

Jim Corbett

6/17/21 Purchased by His Blood

“Do you fully understand the impact of the changed life I have given you, or has your heart become dull over time? Remember how I changed your life when you entered covenant with Me? Remember how dead you were before I brought you to life through your acceptance of Jesus as your Lord? We entered covenant then. You promised to have Him be Lord over your very existence; all that you are and everything that you have. You were purchased by His blood. At that time, My covenant promise to always be your Father and to conform you into His image also went into effect. Moment by moment, you are being made into His likeness, so that others can see Jesus in you and embrace Him, just like you did.

"When your work is finished, I promised to bring you home to Me. Don’t minimize the importance of Our covenant. It has a daily benefit for you and many others, and an eternal benefit when your task is completed. Stir up your first love energy again. Do not become weary because of the refining I am doing in you. Benefit others by your new life. Bring the love of Jesus to them today.”

Matthew 25:23 NIV

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!’”

John 3:5-8 NIV

5) Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

6) Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.

7) You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’

8) The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

2 Cor. 5:17 AMP

Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ, (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!

2 Cor. 5:20a NIV

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.

So often the cares of our days quiet our hearts to the astounding event that has happened to each of us who have given our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We forget that we are made new in Jesus so that we can learn of Him, submit to our Father’s promise to us and then do His work on this earth. That is our sole purpose for taking each new breath.

If that is really the truth in Christ, how does our life compare to the intent God has for it?

Help me to remember and submit, Lord,

Jim Corbett

6/17/21 Power for Service

I was reading about David’s mighty men the other day and one thing struck me as never before. The “mighty” part of these men was used for service. I know that sounds a little obvious, but when you think about it, what else should a powerful ability to do anything be used for? It would only justify itself if it were used to help someone less powerful, or even helpless. On the other hand, power misused is so very detrimental to those on whom it’s applied.

Let’s talk about the power we, as men of God, have been given. Holding the highest offices of husband and father - offices dear to our Father’s heart, we, in the clearest sense of the word, have God’s ear. He is for us. His power is available to us. His compassion bears witness to our needs in supplying whatever is useful for the proper stewardship of our families. That’s some pretty powerful stuff!

Men, the next time your marriage hits a bump in the road, think about how important its restoration is to God and then move as He directs to heal it. The next time you see that one of your children could use some help in making decisions, or help out of a harmful place they’ve gotten into, what better assistance could they have than a father on his face before God - the One who cares more for the child than even the father does. Think about the power available to overcome these situations. Then think about the way you may have ignored, misused, or simply not applied it to help those you love. If you are convinced of its availability, how are you going to use that power now?

Let’s talk more!

Jim Corbett

6/16/21 Actions Speak Louder Than Words

“Do you really love Me? Before you answer, you need to remember that I look past your words and observe your actions. Are you obedient to the commands that I have given you - like loving one another, living as Jesus would in the midst of your world, and trusting Me in every aspect of your life? I am going to form you into the image of Jesus. That is My promise to you. Part of your new nature is your ability to love Me and love others, as Jesus did. My interaction with Jesus, and Our interaction with your world, was based on love. When I can trust you to love as He does, We can move together. To be part of anything that We do, your actions must prove your words of love to Me. To do less is simply foolish religion. To say you love Me, and then not do what I ask of you, makes you a liar.”

John 13:34-35 NIV

34) “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

35) All men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”

I Th. 3:12-13 AMP

12) And may the Lord make you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another and for all people, just as we also do for you,

13) So that He may strengthen and confirm and establish your hearts faultlessly pure and unblamable in holiness in the sight of our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) with all His saints (the holy and glorified people of God)! Amen, (so be it)!

Jas 1:22 AMP

But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into deep deception by reasoning contrary to the Truth].

I John 2:5-6 AMP

5) But he who keeps (treasures) His Word [who bears in mind His precepts, who observes His message in its entirety], truly in him has the love of and for God been perfected (completed, reached maturity). By this we may perceive (know, recognize, and be sure) that we are in Him:

6) Whoever says he abides in Him ought [as a personal debt] to walk and conduct himself in the same way in which He walked and conducted Himself.

There are so many Bible verses pertaining to today’s message that I just chose a few to whet your appetite. Our Father in heaven is very serious about the issue of love. Everything He does is done because of His love. Why then, do we feel that we can function with any other motivation, and believe that we are still in His will?

Help me, Lord,

Jim Corbett

6/16/21 Crossroad Decisions

At times in our lives, we are faced with making pivotal decisions, which become crossroads that determine our path for the future. These chosen paths become a benchmark for the rest of our lives. All of our life choices are determined by the parameters of that crossroad decision.

In these last days, our Father is calling His men to make a crossroad decision for their marriage and family. Because of the darkness that is overtaking this dying world, He desires mighty men of valor to lead bright, significant family teams and be His light. In a world where there is no sure footing, these bright lights - filled and led by the Holy Spirit - will become guides to other families, helping them navigate perilous paths and hazardous challenges.

Is this day a crossroad decision time for you? As a husband and father being called by your Father in heaven to make the kind of personal changes needed to allow the Holy Spirit to move in your family unit, are you doing what it takes to help make your family available to be powerfully used? Are you willing to respond to the kind of training that will make you a mighty man of God capable of leading others to His safety? Look around, and then look at your family. Are you willing to do what it takes to be able to lead them to an overcoming life, or are you willing to allow them to become fodder for those who hate the things of God?

Men, it really is crossroad time! Old paths and old ways have little power to overcome the world as Jesus did. Our Father is waiting to equip everyone who is willing to submit to His hand of training. Are you going to be one of His mighty men of valor who leads a mighty family full of His Holy Spirit?

Let’s talk more!

Jim Corbett

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