You Can Open That Door/OMBS7/ Beyond What You Can Ask or Think

You Can Open That Door Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. - Matthew 7:7 How long has it been since you were backed into a corner, hemmed in by a seemingly insurmountable problem? If you're anything like most folks, it hasn't been very long. Some of us spend years trying to work our way out of financial binds only to end up more bound by debt than ever. Others work fanatically on marriages that, despite their best efforts, deteriorate from year to year. Still others fight battles against fear or depression, drug addiction or disease. Deep within our hearts, each of us knows there must be an answer to the problem we face. But often it seems to be out of reach, hidden behind a door that's locked tightly against us. What I want you to know today, however, is this: we can open that door! Jesus Himself has given us the keys. Right now you may be facing a situation that looks utterly hopeless, but God has a key ring full of keys that will unlock any situation. He has the keys that open the doors for you spiritually and physically, financially and emotionally. No matter how hard the devil tries to trap you, if you'll get hold of the right key, you can find your way out. God's Word is full of keys of kingdom principles—keys to bind the devil's operations and keys to loose yourself from his snares. God has a key that will unravel any knot that the devil can tie. He also has a key that will lock up the devil's operation so tightly that he won't be able to move. Remember this: There's no situation so dark and so cleverly designed by the forces of darkness that there is not a kingdom key that will unlock it with kingdom power. There is an answer to your situation. So keep digging for it. If you've been digging in the Word of God in one spot and haven't found your answer, then look at another chapter, a different verse. Keep digging until you find the key. Keep knocking at every door until you find the one that opens PRAYER - "Trusting Idols, Consulting Witches Ends In Damnation" Among the works of the flesh that Paul listed, are these two: "idolatry, witchcraft." Both are increasingly pervasive in modern society, from Europe, to North America, Africa, and many other hot-beds around the world. Vast segments of society engage in idolatry because of Roman Catholicism, Hinduism and others. Witchcraft is almost universally accepted in "Harry Potter" books and movies, Disney themes, voodoo, and more. God utterly hates those who consult or trust in false gods and unclean spirits. Reject and denounce idols and witchcraft.   Galatians 5:21 - "They which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God." PRINCIPAL - "A Great Door And Effectual" Paul certainly must have looked forward to his third missionary journey with much more excitement and anticipation than his previous two, for the simple reason that many of his preaching points had established congregations, and he had friends in every place. Still, he knew that it would not be easy, because there are always people who hate the Gospel. Around the world today, great doors are open to the Gospel. I bid you godspeed in Jesus' name, as you pursue God-given ministry opportunities. 1 Corinthians 16:9 - "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." PRINCIPLE - "Take Up Collections For Saints In Need" "I have given order to the churches of Galatia," Paul said, to take up a collection for the saints in Jerusalem who were in need. "Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him." From the birth of the early Church, they had "all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need," Acts 2:44-45. 1 Corinthians 16:3 "Whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem." PROPHECY - "Jesus Rose From The Dead As Prophesied" The Sadducees did not believe in angels or in the resurrection, so they were "sad, you see." The Pharisees did accept the teaching about angels and the resurrection, so they were "fair, you see." Of course, Jesus is risen, and there is hope for every man and woman of life beyond the grave. Over 500 people saw Jesus alive after His crucifixion and burial. Prophecies of His resurrection were fulfilled. Prophecies of His second coming will soon be fulfilled, too, and "EVERY eye shall see him!"  1 Corinthians 15:6 - "...he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once." Beyond What You Can Ask or Think

I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all. - 1 Corinthians 14:18

Few things in the Bible have created more fuss than the issue of speaking in tongues. Churches have split over it. People have been persecuted for doing it. People have even been killed for it. Who's behind all the trouble? Satan himself. He's so frightened of our ability to pray in tongues that he's continually trying to steal it from us through persecution and strife. You see, the devil knows (even if we don't) that praying in tongues is the only way you and I can pray beyond what we know. It's the tool God has given us to use to tap into the mind of the Spirit. When we pray in tongues, we activate the Holy Ghost within us and our heavenly God begins to teach us and enlighten us. If you want to see an example of what praying in tongues can do, look at the Apostle Paul. He said he prayed in tongues more than anyone in the whole Corinthian church and he was responsible for writing most of the New Testament! Another example is the first church at Jerusalem. They didn't yet have any of the New Testament to read. They couldn't turn to Ephesians and find out what God's plan was for them. They just had to pray in tongues until the revelation light of God dawned in their hearts. That's all the equipment they had. So they used it and turned the world upside down. Some years ago God began directing me to spend an hour a day praying in tongues. After I did it awhile, I began to talk to other Christians who'd been directed to do the same thing. God was speaking to believers all over the world to spend time praying in the spirit. If you haven't made a commitment to spend some time each day praying in tongues, make one now. Set aside all the disagreements and confusion the devil has stirred up about it and just say, "Lord, I'm going to do it. I don't care what the devil says. I don't care what any man says. I know You have plans for me that are so good my human mind hasn't even conceived them—things that are beyond what I can ask or think. And by praying in the spirit, I'm going to receive them." Don't let the distractions of the devil disturb you. Tap in to the mind of God. Speak forth His wisdom. Pray in the spirit today.

Plan of Salvation read acts 2:38