MATURE MANHOOD PT 4 – STAND IN FAITH
“The Men of EMIC must remain in a state of spiritual readiness!”
– Pastor George Pearsons
Men of God stand firm in the faith!
1 Corinthians 16:13-14, says,
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”
Faith is required for every Christian endeavor. Even within the battles we are faced with, how and why we fight those battles must honor God and be for His glory and not just for our gain.
Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
If everything we do is for His glory, then everything we do must be done in faith because according to Hebrews 11:6 without faith it is impossible to please God.
With every battle or challenge we face we must do so according to the rules of engagement provided in His Word. The rules even include what weapons we are to use during the battles that not only honor Him but also gives us the best path to victory. According to 2 Corinthians 10:4, those weapons are not carnal but mighty through God for the pulling down of strongholds. And, according to Ephesians 6, those weapons must be, above all, taken up with the shield of faith.
Ephesians 6:16 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Here we see the shield of faith “above all”. Above all what? Above all other weapons or to all weapons add (cover) them with – FAITH!
Within the armor of God in Ephesians 6:18 we see prayer as one of those weapons. Brother Copeland says the following:
“Prayer doesn’t make faith work; faith makes prayer work.” – Bro. Kenneth Copeland
Faith must be added to prayer if prayer is to be effective and if our prayers are to be pleasing to God.
This is what it means to “fight the good fight of faith”.
1 Timothy 6:11-12 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
The good fight of faith is to move into any battle by and in faith. You will know if you are doing so if the fruit of your fight bears righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness, or the fruit of the Spirit. This is what is pleasing to God!
Confession over the 7 Rewards of the Fast
Father, we ask for a mighty and sustained manifestation of Your wonderful glory in this current season; manifesting Your majestic presence, Your awesome power, Your extravagant goodness that brings:
1. An awakening to You in the body of Christ; waking us out of our apathy, complacency and lethargy!
2. An awakening to You in Israel – the apple of Your eye!
3. An awakening to You in the United States and the nations! As we agree with our founding fathers that we are one nation under the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and George Washington with Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
4. Godly results in all elections in 2024; that they be free of all fraud, deceit and immoral manipulation; and that righteous candidates will win the hearts of the voters
5. Breakthroughs of growth, prosperity, influence and favor for KCM, EMIC, KCBC and the Victory Channel
6. Personal breakthroughs (answers, direction and clarity) for every member and partner of this ministry
7. And complete preparation in spirit, soul and body for all that is coming.
– To God be the all the glory, amen!
Unified faith is the incubator for revival!
Let’s continue to join our faith in prayer for the Key Prayer Points below that will continue throughout the month:
- That the men of EMIC and the church at large will believe for More, More, More and More in 2024!
- Psalm 91 protection over our church, leaders and partners for wholeness and prosperity.
- That Pastor George and Pastor Terri and Brother and Sister Copeland are renewed as Eagles in youthfulness, health and utterance in the Holy Spirit.
- Complete healing for our church family members that are overcoming.
- Breakthroughs for our confession over the 7 rewards of the fast.
Men, there are active opportunities to be involved in affecting each one of these areas here at EMIC, our community, schools and patriotic involvement and through effective faith-filled prayers.
To find out how you can be more involved contact Pastor Al Velez at avelez@kcm.org or call 817-252-2964 or Josh Gonzalez at jgonzalez@kcm.org or call 817-252-2903
Our Men’s Ministry is designed to equip you with biblical weapons of warfare and disciple you and one another in the Word of God and in meaningful relationships so that we join our faith together for victory!
Come and be a part of our Men’s Movement!
Don’t miss our next Built to Last Men’s Breakfast! Go online to emic.org/events to register now!
Can’t wait to see you all!
Until then stay strong and courageous – AS ONE!
Love and blessings! Pastor Al
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