What is the invisible that you must see? (John 4:23-24)
A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such people as these as His worshipers.
God is a Spirit (a spiritual Being) and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth (reality).
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Introduction:
In the first week we spoke about staying connected in the spirit, like a river that flows from the sanctuary. And why this is important and how to stay connected to God so that we are fruitful. Last time we spoke of about seeing the invisible in the spirit, and that what is invisible is permanent whereas what is seen is temporary. Today we want to continue talking about seeing the invisible by looking at what are these things that are invisible that we must see: The kingdom of God has visible members but it is a spiritual kingdom, headed by a God who is a spirit being.
It’s laws are the word of God inspired by the Holy Spirit who is largely not seen. We said what is invisible is permanent and what is seen is temporary. For example if we look at you, your body is seen but is temporary, it will die one day, but you, the spirit are invisible, yet you will live (forever) eternally.. So your spirit is more important than your perishing temporary body, so our walk on earth must reflect this.!! That is why no matter how beautiful or handsome you are, if your spirit leaves your body, the body will be thrown away, or buried or cremated…. Because without your spirit your body is useless… It’s like a car without petrol, you can ride it but it will take you no where……
So what are these invisible components of the kingdom that are so important ? That we must see and walk in for us to be victorious?!! Illustrate the magnet, pull, not seen but there, 2. the ball at the end of a twine…
- God himself is spirit. John 4:24, Hebrews 11:6-9 “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; we must go to level where we can sense and feel God. # we need to be spiritually aware that God is watching us all the time, if we aware of this we will not sin. Job 1:1 “There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. ## God who is unseen: Exodus 3:14-15 “And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ” Moreover God said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: ‘The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is My name forever, and this is My memorial to all generations.’…. ## so he had to reference himself to the forefathers whom they had seen and believed in , Abraham. Isaac and Jacob… Your testimony testifies to the existence of God….
- Faith is the invisible currency of the kingdom that we need to walk in the spirit . Hebrews 11:1-3 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. #Faith can be seen, faith though unseen is seen by its works! The woman with issue of blood’ the centurion, blind Bartemeus ## we must have such faith that draws from or touches God: Mark 5:27-30 “When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.” Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My clothes?”…. : Mark 5:34 “And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.” ## so what you grab by faith is drawn from the invisible to the visible…. ##Illustrate with a ball and twine, pull….
- God’s promises, you need to see them in the spirit, the sand, the stars like Abraham : 2 Peter 1:2-4
- [x] May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
- [x] His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. ### 2 Corinthians 1:20-22
- [x] For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. ## Isaiah 55:11… So shall my word that goes out of my mouth…
- Our defenses are invisible. The hedge of protection: Job 1:9-10 ” So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing? Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. # there is a hedge around every child of God, it’s so huge that the devil and his angels can’t go through it. It’s made of fire, they can’t cross, it moves around with us where ever we go, it’s us who may jump out of it and become vulnerable. Ecclesiastes 10:8 “He who digs a pit will fall into it, And whoever breaks through a wall will be bitten by a serpent. May god open our spiritual eyes to see our defenses then we will not be afraid. ##Angels: God has dispatched angels for us all around: ##Psalms 91:10-12 “No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. # Hebrews 1:13-14 “And to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation? # like Joshua: Joshua 5:13-15” When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped and said to him, “What does my lord say to his servant?” And the commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.
- Heaven is our standard, yet not seen physically: there is a pattern that we must see and bring it here on earth: the Lord’s Prayer # Luke 11:2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say:Our Father in heaven,Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven….it means there is a pattern and set plan that we must see and follow.##Exodus 25:40 “And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain.#Exodus 26:30 “And you shall raise up the tabernacle according to its pattern which you were shown on the mountain. So each of us there is a pattern according to which we must build our lives and ministry that is in heaven, there is a blue print which we must see, which will, make us serve God effectively and not back slide or deviate, but we strive to see it first, when Moses finished the terbanacle it was exactly as had been shown to him hence God came and dwelt there. What you are building can God come and dwell there, selah’ whose pattern is it?…. ## Jesus saw what was in store for him in heaven and he endured… Hebrews 12:1-2: The Race of Faith; “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ## see the glory of heaven and persevere till the end. Heaven is you goal but you must visualize and see it first, you will have all that you see.
- Our weapons are invisible but we must see them. Remember there are two ways to defend to fence around or to built a fortress or to attack! In football and war ever they say the best defense is to attack!! What are the invisible weapons – the whole army of heaven, your words are a great weapon. The authority you have : Ephesians 6:10-18″ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
- The anointing on your life is invisible but has manifestations. If you don’t see and recognize the anointing in your life you live and die like a pauper: ##1 John 2:27 “But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.## it’s the anointing that makes you unique and stand out above the rest who are not saved: ## 1 Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] ownpurchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people [at all], but now you are God’s people; once you were unpitied, but now you are pitied and have received mercy. #Deuteronomy 34:9 “Now Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so the children of Israel heeded him, and did as the Lord had commanded Moses. ##Matthew 7:6 “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. #May God open your eyes to see the great anointing upon your life so that you will not live like an ordinary person ( umuntu nje!). Look at Joseph he knew he was different because of the anointing of God upon his life that even when he was in a foreign land he remained holy, refused to sleep with the wife of Portifar, look at Daniel Mishack, and his friends….
Amen:
Pray that in the year of establishment you will see God, walk in faith, and see the manifestation of your faith. You will see heaven, open see Angels and walk according to the patterns of heaven for your life. You will walk in God’s promises and see them come to pass. You will see God’s weapons and defenses in your life, and walk in the full anointing of God, as you see and walk in the invisible.. God bless you