The true church of Jesus Christ already has a Messiah who has declared The Kingdom of God is here! (John 1:14-15) We don’t need another declaration, we need to hear and obey what has already been declared by the one and only true God!

Jesus never bowed down to men, worldly kings and/or those in human authority, never asking permission to be about His Father’s business. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10).

In the midst of a dark corrupt world/nation, God the Father said – Light Be (Genesis 1:3) and Jesus emulating and following in His Father’s footsteps declared I am the Light of the World! (John 8:12).

He never asked or expected this world system to do anything for the kingdom of God! But He confronted the leaders of His day saying … you are in error because you do not know the scriptures or the power of God! (Matthew 22:29)

He didn’t need the world to recognize His Kingdom or call Him Lord or proclaim anything for Him! He declared Himself – the kingdom of God is at hand! (John 1:14)

People of God – Jesus has already declared: you shall receive power after the Holy Ghost has come upon you (Acts 1:8)!

We don’t need anybody’s permission to continue the works of God, except Jesus! PERMISSION GRANTED (Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15-16)

We don’t need the world’s permission to pray, to love, to forgive, to be a witness, to carry on the works of Christ, and to demonstrate the power of God in this nation or around the world.

Jesus already taught us, no man can serve (be loyal to) two masters. He does not promote a divided kingdom or split allegiance, neither should we. (Matthew 6:24 – either you will hate the one and love the other).

The kingdom of God is within every born again believer (Luke 17:21). Rise up and do the works of Christ!! God has already spoken, let’s tell and show the World what JESUS has said and how He told us to demonstrate His love. (John 3:16-17)

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is for every nation, kindred, tribe and people. God so loved the world that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

Revelation 7:9-12 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11 … and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

The true church of Jesus Christ already has a King, His Name is Jesus (who is worthy of all praise, glory, honor and thanksgiving).

He heals the sick (mentally, physically, emotionally), those who are down and out or high and mighty in despair he gives love and proper care, He heals the broken heart, He frees from captivity, He raises the dead, He gives sight to the blind (spiritually and naturally), He cast out devils, He restores the mind, marriages, families, people!

He Saves! He Saves! He Saves!

We don’t need a declaration from the ungodly to do the works of God in this nation or around the world. It is already being done by the true church, the People of God, everyday. Jesus already declared to His church go and do, and we obey because He is Lord and He is King! (Mark 16:15)

PEOPLE OF GOD- Preach the Gospel, the good news and the Truth will set people free! ❤️

LISTEN PEOPLE:

• GOD LOVES YOU SO VERY MUCH AND HE IS PRESENT, HE IS HERE!
• HE HAS NOT ABANDONED OR FORSAKEN HIS CREATION!

❤️TRUST IN THE LORD❤️!

Summary Handout: Crossing The Finish Line
(Chapter Thirteen from Liberation for Total Transformation)

Key Themes
• Healing and Freedom: Only God’s Word and love bring true healing and freedom from pain’s grip.
• Focus and Transformation: Spiritual growth requires focus, memorization, and meditation on scripture.
• Sitting at the Feet of Jesus: Transformation begins with relationship and surrender.
• Power of Choice and Surrender: God gives us the ability to choose life and surrender our will.
• Enduring to the End: Faithfulness and perseverance are required to finish well.
• Pain—A Device of the Enemy: Recognize pain’s spiritual dimension and respond with faith.
• Joy and Wholeness: Joy is strength; wholeness is God’s goal for every believer.

Key Scriptures
• Acts 20:24 (AMP): Finish the course with joy.
• Luke 8:35: Sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind.
• Deuteronomy 30:19: Choose life.
• Hebrews 3:14: Hold your confidence steadfast to the end.
• Nehemiah 8:10: The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Practical Steps
• Memorize a key verse from the chapter.
• Set aside time to “sit at Jesus’ feet” in prayer and scripture.
• Reflect on areas to surrender to God.
• Identify unhealthy responses to pain and replace them with faith-based actions.
• Practice endurance—set a goal and persist through challenges.
• Cultivate joy and gratitude daily.

Fill-in-the-Blank Prompts
• John 8:36: “If the Son therefore shall make you , ye shall be indeed.”
• Matthew 10:22: “But he that to the end shall be saved.”
• Romans 15:13: “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in , that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
• James 1:2: “My brethren, it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.”
• Jeremiah 33:11: “The voice of , and the __ of gladness…”

Reflection & Discussion Questions
• What does surrender look like in your life?
• How do you respond to pain—physically, emotionally, spiritually?
• Share a time when you experienced God’s joy in adversity.
• Where do you need more hope or peace? Write a prayer asking God to fill you with His hope and peace.

Prayer
“Father, thank You for the healing and freedom found in Your Word and love. Help me to trust You with my pain and to receive Your comfort and truth today. Give me strength to endure, joy to finish well, and a heart fully surrendered to You. Amen.”

For further study:
Read the full chapter, meditate on the scriptures, and use the fill-in-the-blank prompts for personal or group reflection.

1 Peter 4:12-13

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Oh how I love this scripture, it is indeed food for the whole man. This scripture brings such clarity in seasons of fiery trials. Why do we think it is strange to be going through a fiery trial?
Similar words to strange: odd, bizarre, outlandish, weird, peculiar, out of the ordinary, unexpected, unfamiliar, foreign, and different.

The opposite of strange is normal. It is indeed normal for true Christians to experience fiery trials. So why then are we so surprised and somewhat caught off guard when we are under fire. Sometimes I encounter Christians who are totally distraught when going through a fiery trial as if they were surprised something of that nature was happening to them.
Fiery trials are apparently different from regular trials.

Fiery defined:
• Burning or full of fire.
• Full of or prone to sudden extremes of emotions.

These kinds of trials are definitely designed to do real damage to the life and confidence of the believer in Christ. The nature of fire is to consume, it will burn and destroy until there is nothing left but ashes. Fire not only burns whatever it is on but can spread to whatever is near it, unless it is contained. That’s why when people are going through fiery trials and you step in to help make sure you are being lead by the Holy Spirit and are equip with your spiritual armor.
It is not the will of God for any sort of trial, regular or extra spicy, to defeat or destroy His people.

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 

If you are going through a fiery trial at this very moment, rejoice, and begin to give God praise that this thing will never overtake or consume you. Rejoice and focus on the goodness of God that is bringing you out of this situation without being burned! Now that’s supernatural. Rejoice and give God the Highest praise! You are a child of the Most High God and He will never leave you or forsake you. You have been FIRE-PROOFED! Hallelujah!

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