MATURE MANHOOD PT 3 – THE GOD KIND OF MAN – Josh Gonzalez

Pastor Al Velez • September 16, 2024
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“The Men of EMIC must remain in a state of spiritual readiness!”     

 – Pastor George Pearsons

 

The God kind of Man is the image of Jesus Himself

If we are going to see the Glory of God manifested in our churches, in our schools, in our government, it will begin in and through us. The Glory of God is the manifestation of His presence. This is a result of what the Bible talks about dying to the old man and putting on the new man which is the image of Jesus. Dying to ourselves and living the surrendered life always results in being clothed in the Glory as He predestined since the creation of Adam. This is the GREAT EXCHANGE. (Read Ephesians 4:17-29) 

God is calling an army of men to rise-up from the wine press, come up from the place of self-preservation and back into the identity and purpose God predestined.

 

The original design for what is a man can be found in Genesis 1:26 when God said:

 “let Us make man in Our image(expression), after our likeness(character) and having dominion (authority) over everything – abundance

So we know that by original • intent / law of first mention is that Manhood and Christlikeness are one in the same.

So, when Adam fell, man fell out of the image and likeness of God losing his authority – he lost having the character / nature of God.

Psalm 8 reveals how the Almighty God has CROWNED Man with GLORY and honor (v.5). Man was created a little lower than “Elohim” and was crowned with Glory and Honor. Before sin manifested in humankind, Adam and Eve were clothed – surrounded with – and crowned with the Glory of God. The man and his wife walked around as God did – covered with His Glory. 

They were so saturated with His Glory they had no consciousness of being physically unclothed (Gen.3: 6-11). God is perfection covered by Glory. Man was innocence covered by Glory! Adam was made in the image and likeness of God. Unfortunately, with the entry of sin, the covering of glory was removed and the crown of glory lifted. 

 

So that now everything God is doing to us and through us through Jesus Christ is to restore us back to the image, likeness and authority of Jesus which is the full expression of manhood. 

 

 Romans 8:29 (NKJV) “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren (Jesus as the Adam replacement).”

 

“Putting on the Armor of God is putting on the Image of Jesus,

This is the God Kind of Man” – Josh Gonzalez

 

“God is not here to make you a better version of yourself but a Christ-like version reflecting His image, His likeness and having His authority.” – Pastor Al Velez

 

 

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!

 

Men, we have fellowship, mentoring groups and mentoring opportunities here at EMIC. Contact Pastor Al at 817-252-2964 or email at avelez@kcm.org

 

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 

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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