Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 2423 MARCH 2017 BODY OF CHRIST NEWS Created in the Fire God knows what he's doing. He chooses to work on us in the fire. He knows we'll come out stronger than we were before the refining process. Have you ever notice when things are going great, your prayer life isn't stead- fast, or you really don't have time to study. Your so busy with other things you find it hard to slow down for a lil worship and prayer at home. You don't see where you can pencil in some “Jesus time”. He has our full attention when we are in the fire, being tested. When God confronts our sins and speaks us into purpose, His Word empowers us to change. James 1:2-4 says; “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diverse temptations; (various trails). Knowing this, that the trying of your faith work patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (lacking) That's a promise! God's process is sure. He continued in Isaiah 48:5-6, “I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou should say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded then. 6)Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I have shewed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou did not know them.” God declares His pur- pose, and holds “myster- ies” in reserve for us, so that we'll give Him the credit He is due. God alone gets the glory. There are times God will even end relationships and cut you off from cer- tain people. At times, He allows the enemy to run a muck in your relation- ship...but remember; it's all part of the process. Nothing and no one should take His place in your life. Here is a mystery. When God speaks into your life you won't know that its really God unless you endure the com- plete opposite of what He has spoken. Why? When your faith is “tried” and you are tempted, you learn how to stand on the Word. God wants you to learn that in the midst of oppositions you can stand in faith and believe His promises. This is why God shows you “new things” when you're still I darkness. He tells you that your child is going to be delivered when it seems like he/she lost her mind. God will tell you that He's going to raise up your ministry when you're still clean- ing toilets, or sitting behind a desk job that you're very unhappy with. God reveals your purpose, and them He takes you through a process to bring you out of an ungodly lifestyle. This process forms your faith so that it becomes unshakable. Whatever opposes God's Word in your life today has to go, because the Word has already gone. before you. So be encouraged! Believe the Word of God. Don't believe the lies of the devil. If you submit to God's process and keep praising Him while your faith is being tested, the enemy's weapons won't prosper, and you'll come out much stronger and wiser than before. As I close...I say this out loud, and you can join me; “Lord I praise You today and agree with Your Word that all things are work- ing together for my good. Thank you for placing your love in my heart and for calling me according to Your purpose not my purpose but your pur- pose. I declare today and everyday I'm coming out...because of You, I have the power to change! Join me and shout the victory… because God is forming your faith in the fire storms of your life. Pastor PM Wynn & husband, Pastor Lee W. Grove, Jr., are the Founders of Heavenly Sent Ministries. They both serve as Assoicate Pastors at The Potter House of Denver. She can be reached by pmwynn9@msn.com By PM Wynn Grove Here is a mystery. When God speaks into your life you won't know that its really God unless you endure the complete opposite of what He has spoken. Why? SCRIPTURE