Testimonies to the Miracles of Jesus

THE DOCTRINE OF JESUS CHRIST

When Jesus taught at the synagogue in Capernaum, a man had an unclean spirit that knew who #Jesus was and spoke. Jesus silenced the unclean spirit and commanded it to leave the man. The man convulsed, meaning he went into an involuntary motion before the unclean spirit cried out as it left his body. Everyone at the synagogue was amazed to witness not only an unclean spirit acknowledging Jesus but also Jesus commanding it to leave the man’s body and it did! People in those days knew and believed in unclean spirits. What was astonishing to them was not that there was an unclean spirit within the man but that Jesus had such authority, the unclean spirit obeyed Him! This was a new #doctrine to them! Today, many have difficulty believing in unclean spirits dwelling in our bodies causing us pains and troubles. Yet many can believe in the unseen spiritual powers of dead objects like talismans, idols or superstitious rituals. They believe in ghosts, visits from dead relatives or in mediums who communicate with spirits. Some also believe spiritual beings guard over them or give them guidance. Jesus said those #disciples who believe in Him will #castoutdemons and #healthesick in His name. He said many struggle to believe because of the hardness of their hearts (Mark 16:14-18) #PraiseGod these followers believe in Jesus’ words and the power and authority He has given to us to command unclean spirits to depart as we wrestle against spiritual powers (Eph 6:12). Many were relieved from their pains and troubles and experienced the joy of the Lord! #Hallelujah! #Mark 1:23-27 (#NKJV) 23 Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24 saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are - the Holy One of God!” 25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!” 26 And when the unclean spirit had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him. 27 Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.”

Posted by Kevin Dexter Ministry on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE

Probably one of most misunderstood teachings in the bible refers to asking and receiving. There are actually guiding principles and context in their application. Jesus told the disciples they could have anything they ask in His name to do even greater works than what He did so that God may be #glorified. As Jesus glorified God with His life (John 17:4), our lives and what we ask for must be for the works and glory of God. (John 14:12-14). Jesus also explained that when we are unfair and hypocritical towards our brothers and sisters, we cannot expect God to reward us. We are to be ourselves how we expect others to be for God to give us good things (Matt 7:1-12). God also cannot meet our desires when we hold un-forgiveness towards others. You see, God forgives us only if we forgive others and He can’t reward someone He cannot forgive (Mark 11:24-25). Jesus also told the disciples that 'whatsoever' they ask of God, He will give to them if they bear fruit (John 15:16). You see, when we ask God out of our fleshly desires, out of envy or out of our relationship with this world, we ask amiss and so we receive not (James 1:1-5). We are meant to separate ourselves from the world and not to be more embroiled with the things of this world (2 Cor 6:14-18). God does not give in to such requests. These are just a few of the many situations explained in the bible where we may not receive what we ask for. In this video, we see asking and receiving in operation. Kevin asks for God's healing, deliverance and impartation for the church body, doing the ‘greater works’ so that God may be glorified. And indeed people receive and give glory to God (Psalm 50:15) #Hallelujah #ThankyouJesus We also see that God meets Kevin's requests as he asks in faith, without wavering (James 1:6) Those who came forward for prayer, came before God in humility and therefore also receive God's grace upon them (1 Peter 5:5). John tells us that whatsoever we ask, we will receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (1 John 3:22) And Jesus also told the #disciples they should ask, so that their joy may be full (John 16:24). Have you asked?

Posted by Kevin Dexter Ministry on Friday, November 27, 2020