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"We want God to speak to us and reveal high and lofty thoughts of the divine. 

We want to open our Bible and discover new truths; not new as in never discovered:

but new to us - new to our mind

new to our heart - new to our spirit. 

It’s not that God hasn’t revealed it all in His Logos (the written Word) and by His Ramah (the spoken Word).

It’s not that God hasn’t prepared us for receiving His truth.

It’s not that we aren’t capable of understanding all that God has for us.

It’s that we haven’t received it all. 

We haven’t received all that God intends to reveal to us.

God designed His Word to quicken the spirit of man.  For the lost and for the saved.

For the lost the Word reveals to them a holy God, full of love and concern for His creation. 

It shows them they way, the truth and the life.  It reveals the most profound truth ever thought: “That God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16 

God draws men and women, teens and children to Himself by revelation of Himself.  You and I were drawn to God by the power of His Word.

“No man can cometh to Me, except the Father which hath sent Me draw Him: and I will raise him up at the last day.  V45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God.  Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto Me.”  John 6:44-45

For the saved the Word reveals to us a holy God, full of love and concern for His creation. 

It shows us the way, the truth and the life.  It reveals us the most profound truths ever thought. God designed His Word for anyone and everyone who will believe it. 

For the saved, the one to whom is given the indwelling Holy Spirit, the Word is full of easy to understand, powerful, life changing truths."

 

Excerpt from God Thinking XV - By Design by Keith C. Powell copyright 2013

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"God thinking is about trusting the whole Word of God.  God thinking is about thinking God thoughts.  God thoughts that build up and encourage; thoughts that inspire, thoughts that transcend your emotions, thoughts that forgive, thoughts that empower.

God Thinking comes from hearing God thoughts, hearing pure speech, hearing kind words; believing words, words that build up, words that lift up, words that bless, words that encourage, words that inspire, words that forgive, words that empower.

What do you think God thinking produces?

God designed actions, pure speech, kindness, unwavering belief, healthy bodies, clean minds, pure thoughts, things that are true, things that are honest, things that are just, things that are lovely. 

God thinking produces fruit.  And the kind of fruit that God thinking produces is the God kind of fruit. Matthew 13:18-23.  Hear the word of Jesus as He reveals the parable of the sower.  The parable was really about what happened to those who received the Word.

Matthew 13:18-23

“Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. V19 When anyone heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart.  This is he which received seed by the way side. V20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon (at once) with joy receiveth it; V21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. V22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. V23 But he that received seed into good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”

God thinking produces fruit.  Truly when you understand the Word, your mind and your heart is opened up. .

You do things you never thought you would do. 

You go places you never thought you would go.

You say things you never thought you would say.

Because when the Word of God is opened up by revelation to your mind and to your heart, you want to respond."

 

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God Thinking XV - By Design 1

"Can I say something bold?  Paul is not the only writer in the new testament.  And Paul is not the only writer of the books of the Bible.  And Paul is not the author of the scriptures. 

 

God is the inspirer that chose the authors of the scriptures of which Paul was permitted by God to write as led by the Holy Spirit. The books written by Paul are of no more importance or less importance than any other book of the bible.  The Word of God was not meant to be divided, at all.  It was meant and is meant to be whole and intact. It was and is the Holy Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  No one book, nor one writer has precedence above another, for if it were true, then part of what God has to say would be more important than another part of what God has to say.  God is not divided and His whole Word is of equal value. 

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: V17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”  2 Timothy 3:16-17

 

God thinking believes the whole Word of God. (Period)

You find what you need to live unto God in the whole of scripture. (Period)

 

Note: This is a real problem today.  Denominations, pastors and teachers pick and choose what person they believe is most important or what verse they will build their church on, or what section of the Bible is more important than another, all for nought.  God blesses His Word and His Word is whole and complete, not parceled out to this group or that group.  Many Christians today rest on the little niche they found for themselves that doesn't include this or that and vehemently denies this or that and stands firmly on some little portion or the scriptures that gives them power.  There is no power in silly doctrines of men.

 

I say this because even Paul himself could see what was happening to some of the people that were around him at the time of his ministry, “Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.  V13 Is Christ divided?  Was Paul crucified for you?  Or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 1Co. 1:12-13

And of course the answer is, NO.  Jesus is our all in all and the entire text of scripture points to Jesus.  I apologize to noone for believing, trusting, teaching and preaching the whole Word of God."

 

Excerpt from God Thinking XV - By Design by Keith C. Powell Copyright 2013

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"The Inner Court.
This is a call for men and women of faith. 

This is for those who want more of God and less of everything else, more than blessings, more than prosperity, more than deliverance, more than healing, more than anything.

This is for those who want to be locked in a prayer closet with God. 

God has the key, but you can get out any time you want to, but you don’t want to. 

God hears your every word and God speaks a Word to you. 

You go in with questions and complaints and you come out with answers and a gift.

No one leaves the presence of God without a word and a gift.

After you have been in this place.

You want to go back again. 

God purifies your everyday experience. 

You think about the holiness of God.

You ponder high and lofty thoughts and contemplate your next encounter with the Almighty? 

You lose your desire for the empty promises of this world? 

God’s grace becomes sufficient for you. 

You come away with something you didn’t go there with?
You get the answers you are looking for.

1 Timothy 2:1

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men:”

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• "When you go there (behind the veil), supper had better already be made or it might not get made.  
• When you go there, you turn off your mobile phone.
• When you go there, you go with reverence and awe.

But you were made for such a time as this.  You were created to be in this place and be emptied of self and full of God.  

I want you to get a feel for the language that gets men and women in this place behind the veil. 

1 Kings 9:3a

“And the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as He appeared unto him in Gibeon.
V3 And the LORD said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before Me...”

Psalm 30:1-8

“I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
V2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
V3 O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
V4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of His, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holiness.
V5 For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favour is life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
V6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
V7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong; thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
V8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication”

Psalm 55:1-2

“Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

V2 Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint and make noise.”

Psalm 142:1-2

“I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.

V2 I poured out my complaint before Him; I shewed Him my trouble.”

Daniel 6:10-11

“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being opened in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

V11 Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God."

Ephesians 6:10-17

V18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

 

My God, this is a call to you."

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"Remember I said this message was for those who want to experience God in the most intimate way possible.

You want to know how to get into this place,  in the presence of God, in the inner court, the holy of holies, that place where God is God and you are in Him; the place can be anywhere, but you get into this place by supplication.

I asked God, can’t you give me a better buzz word than supplication? And God said to me, “ you want a better word than, “the place where you go in the spirit and stay there,  bound together with Me, until the urgent requests that are on your heart have all been thoroughly dealt with and the answers you need have all been thoroughly revealed, the place where you come wanting and leave filled?”  “You want a different word?” 

Forgive me LORD.  For I am foolish and proud.  No I don’t want a different word. Supplication is that word.

 

Supplication is a complex word and comes from a combination of five Greek words, that simply mean: “the place where you go in the spirit and stay there,  bound together with God, until the urgent requests that are on your heart have all been thoroughly dealt with and the answers you need have all been thoroughly revealed, the place where you come wanting and leave filled?”

Supplication is used 60 times in the old and new testament.

Almost everyone who came into the presence of God, came via supplication.  Moses, David, Solomon, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Daniel, Ezekiel, Peter, Paul, You and I come into this special place by supplication.

There’s not a lot of talk about supplication because supplication takes effort. 

Supplication means travail and patience, sweat and tears.  Supplication means finding time  to go to God, not setting time limits for how long God is permitted to commune with you.

Supplication means setting aside your plans just long enough to discuss them with the plan Maker.

It may take only seconds, it may take hours, it may take longer, but nobody rushes God behind the veil."

 

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In the inner court:

4 You will have to accept what God tells us when you are there.

• God knows your dreams.
• God knows your heart.
• God has a word for you.
• God has your answers, everyone.

But not every word from God is one you want to hear.

We have created a religion for ourselves that has been demanding from God for so long, that the idea that God would do something  contrary to our desires and wants has  been completely eradicated from our thinking.

Most people want a - rub the lamp three times - give me my wishes genie, that gets in the bottle and leaves us alone when we are finished with him.

If you want to go to this place, in the presence of God, in the inner court, the holy of holies, that place where God is God and we are in Him, this place where you lose your own ego long enough to receive God’s very best for you.

You will have to accept what God tells you when you are there.

Listen carefully: 

• You get into God’s presence when you read the scriptures.
• You get into God’s presence when you share your faith.
• You get into God’s presence when you worship.
• You get into God’s presence when you praise.
• You get into God’s presence when you pray.
• You get into God’s presence when you supplicate.

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"3     You will have to accept what God gives to you.

When you leave this place, having been there is enough.  But God will ask, “when are you coming back?  I have more to give you.”

I know that some of you are thinking, “I’ll bet this is another ploy to get me to be more holy or be a better person, or to learn to live with what I have, or to be better to my wife or husband or somehow he is going to fit in giving more to the church.”

I’m sorry to let you down.  I want to take you to this place where it is all consumed by God.  

I hear another voice, “but you don’t understand what I’m going through.” 

• “I’m mad at God, He has not been there for me.”
• “He hasn’t healed me.”
• “He hasn’t blessed me financially and I’ve been tithing for years.”
• “He hasn’t saved my kids.”

I’m here to tell you without any doubt that the moment you get into the presence of God, in the inner court, the holy of holies, that place where God is God and you are in Him, you won’t speak another word about your circumstances, because you are going to come out of His presence, not as concerned as you were going in.  The things that mattered going in are consumed by God and He has something to give you."

 

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"2     You will have to abandon our pre-conceived idea of what you will receive from God.

God doesn’t want you coming into His presence having it all figured out, nor does He want you coming into His presence with pre-conceived ideas of what you will receive.

Don’t get me wrong, if we were talking about prayer, we have every right to pray in faith believing with expectation that we will receive what God reveals to us that we should have.

But this place, this inner court, this holy of holies, this place where you present yourself to God, with no agenda - This place where you say 'not my will, but thine' and mean it - This place where you give it all up.

• You don’t come away from this place disappointed.
• You don’t come away from this place empty handed.
• You don’t come away from this place with questions.
• You don’t come away from this place seeking something else.
• You don’t come away from this place not quite sure if it were God.
• You don’t come away from this place the same person as you went in.

God has a way of dealing with pre-conceived ideas.  He shows you the results of what you want and then holds up the results of what He wants you to want.  Which one would you want?  God says, think it up and bring it to me and I will show you what it looks like with God in it."

 

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"1     You will have to be prepared to be changed.

Some people think they are communing with God; but there is no evidence that they are being changed.  They think they have been in the inner chamber, the holy of holies, but when they come out there’s no shekinah glory, no brokenness, no proof written across their face.  No evidence of having been with God; no word from God, no direction, no promise, no power.  

My God, if you are not changed - you haven’t been there."

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"Collosians 3:1, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”

When you are there, (that place where you consciously bring your self) it can be as good or as delightful or as powerful as you allow it to be:

• based on the circumstances of the moment
• the ambiance of the place you are at
• the type of communication you are looking for at the time
• how much time you intend to spend in the presence of God
• what you are seeking
• mixed with your blood sugar level, your mental state, your measure of faith and your knowledge base. 

When you read the scriptures, share your faith - worship - praise or pray, you set conditions and time constraints and there are distractions and a multitude of other components that may or may not interfere with your moments with God.

All of this is because you are in the world, and the world is full of demonic activity, wickedness, noise & evil of every sort.

It seems like an impossible task, to get in a place with God where you can dwell in Him and bask in His glory.

Here’s why.

Even though God is always present, you are not always in His presence, because you are not always presenting yourself to Him.  God is always presenting Himself to you, but you are not always presenting yourself to Him.

If you want an inner court experience that takes you behind the veil, in the very presence of God, you will have to bring your faith, seek God diligently, present yourself to Him, without reservation, and be prepared to commune with Him in awe.

Do you want to go there?

1     You will have to be prepared to be changed.
2     You will have to abandon your pre-conceived idea of  what you will receive from God.
3     You will have to accept what God gives to you.
4     You will have to accept what God tells you when you are there.

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"I am going to talk about that next place. 

That other place where you are near God:

• so near that you can feel His presence
• so near that you can hear His voice
• so near that you can bring back from that place something you did not take with you.

This message is for those who want to experience God in the most intimate way possible.

God is everywhere, all the time.  God does not need to leave one place to get to the other, nor does He need to stop one conversation to start another.  Nor does God need to stop listening to you to listen to another. 

God is always communicating with you.  God is always present.  In a sense you are always in God’s presence, but in a sense you are not.  You could get into the very presence of God right now, or not.  God is present. 

The level of intensity or closeness you experience is determined by where you put yourself in God’s presence. 

You can keep God at a distance, in a sense, or you can ask Him into what you are doing.

You can share with Him every moment or most moments or some moments or few moments or no moments.

• You get into God’s presence when you read the scriptures.
• You get into God’s presence when you share your faith.
• You get into God’s presence when you worship.
• You get into God’s presence when you praise.
• You get into God’s presence when you pray.
• You get into God’s presence when you supplicate.

In all of these places, you get into the presence of God, not because God wasn’t there or isn’t here to start with; you get into the presence of God because you consciously bring yourself into God’s presence. 

James 4:8, “Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you...”

John 4:23-24, “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him, V24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must Worship Him in spirit and truth.”

 

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"Psalm 6:9, “The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.”

Psalm 119:169-172, “Let my cry come before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy Word.

V170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy Word.

V171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

V172 My tongue shall speak of thy Word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.”

God thinking is for everyone that wants to go from where they are to another place, spiritually. 

• Even if where you are is a very good place.
• Even if you are satisfied that you have obeyed God in your daily walk.
• Even if you are convinced that you are in line with God’s Word in the way you live.
• Even if you have received the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• Even if you have laid hands on the sick and watched them be healed.
• Even if you have raised the dead.

As time goes on, you will find yourself in want for even a closer walk, more understanding, maybe a touch from God or answers to difficult questions.

• Even if you fully understand your place in Christ.
• Even if you realize you have been placed in the heavenlies.
• Even if you fully acknowledge that you are dead to sin.
• Even if you fully grasp all that Christ has done for us, all that the Father has done for us and all that the Holy Spirit is doing in you and through you, you want a deeper experience with God.

It’s how God made you.  He made you to ever seek Him, ever find Him, ever experience Him.  None of us have reached a place where we know all of God.  And because of this truth we seek moments with Him that help us to get from where we are to that other place or that next place, in Christ.  Are you ready to step into your next place with God?

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