Grafted in the Vine

Hello & Welcome,

Today's message is about the Power of God made manifest in the lives of His people. God’s nature is so vast that it is an impossibility for mankind to truly comprehend the mind and ways of God without the direct leadership of the Holy Spirit, his guidance in the gifts of discernment and prophetic revelation. Christian's who are grafted into the vine describes the relationship between Jesus Christ and those who follow him in spirit and in truth. It is based on the idea that Jesus is the vine, and we as his believers are the branches. Yet, grafting requires wounding and purification but as we abide in him and he in us, it shapes our understanding of how sanctification works. John 15:5, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." In this passage, Jesus exhorts us to abide in him as branches grafted into a living vine. To abide is simply to believe. It is an act of moment-by-moment faith, to embrace and experience God on a personal, yet profound and in a very unique way.

The Lord is a man of war. The directness and boldness of the Spirit of God is nothing that can be compared. The Bible teaches that God is spirit. A spirit, by definition, is invisible. It does not have any physical form. God, therefore, has no physical form. This is one of the reasons that the Lord did not allow idols of him to be made. How God can exist as a spirit without any sort of body is a divine mystery. The Bible speaks of God as the invisible God. This does not mean that God lives in some shadowy existence. God is a real person with genuine existence. His nature cannot be fully appreciated by the human mind or described in an adequate manner by human language.

Although this is difficult to comprehend, the fact that God is a personal Spirit is challenging to grasp. We may wonder, "How can something be personal without being material?" While we cannot understand how this can be so, this is where faith comes in as we try to obtain knowledge and understanding of the Greatness of God and his divine nature. 

Key points about God's nature as a spirit: 

• No physical form: God is not bound by physical limitations like a human body.

• Omnipresence: As a spirit, God is considered to be present everywhere at once.

• Spiritual connection: Humans can connect with God through prayer and supplication. 

The expression of humbly and earnestly asking God for something specific, essentially a fervent petition or request made to a higher power, where "Prayer," is a broader term encompassing communication with God, including praise and thanksgiving, while "Supplication," emphasizes the act of humbly pleading for a need or desire; it signifies a more intense, urgent form of prayer focused on asking God to intervene supernaturally on your behalf. 

Key points about supplication: 

• Focus need: A supplication is primarily about expressing a specific request or need to God. 

• Humility and earnestness: The act of supplication involves approaching God with humility and sincerity. The Bible often uses the term supplication, to describe prayers where individuals are earnestly seeking God's intervention in difficult situations.

Yet, time after time his creation often rises up against him to challenge his power and authority, people wronging others to get an advantage to get there own needs met. We are not to seek revenge nor retaliation but to pray for those who despitefully use us, and to not render evil for evil but to overcome evil by doing good. And most importantly, we are to go to God for the things we need. As our spiritual Father sometimes the word is not yet and often times no but we must realize it's for our own protection and to accept, admit the existence of his truth and wait patiently. The open doors he provides is our "Yes," to walk through as that is his guidance leading the path in which we are to follow.

The Word for this hour is to be still as God will fight for you. When the battle chooses you, the battle belongs to the Lord. We are to be silent as our Heavenly Father will take care of his children. The Lord has heard your cry, and redemption draws nigh as he brings healing and restoration inside your lives. The Lord has placed in my spirit the word for this season is the battle you are withstanding belongs to Him. He is our defender. He is our protector. He is our refuge and safety net. The name of the Lord is a strong tower and the righteous (a person of excellence), can find comfort there.

Psalm 34:7 (Divine Protection)

"The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them."

• He will command his Angels to fight and go before you and stand in agreement as you rebuke the forces of darkness in the name of Jesus by prayer and fasting against Satan's assignment that is against you.

Isaiah 45:11

"Thus saith the LORD, the Holy one of Israel, and his Maker Ask me of things to come concerning my Sons, and concerning the work of my hands, command ye me."

Psalm 103:20

"Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word."

Hebrews 1:13-14 (Ministering Angels)

"But to which of the angels said he at any time, sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?"

Pray for Angelica systems:

In Christian tradition, angels are seen as intermediaries between God and humanity, carrying messages of guidance, protection and revelation. The angelica embodies this notion of a spiritual messenger, symbolizing the divine presence and a sense of reverence.

• Angels of Blessing

• Angels of Grace

• Angels of Increase

"The Lord shall send them fourth to deploy and fight upon your behalf."

We are instructed to stand still and witness with our own eyes the salvation of the Lord, as he brings us out of these circumstances. In the book of Exodus 14:13, "And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them no more for ever." We learn, when Moses tells the Israelites to remain calm and trust in God during a time of great need.

The principle to let go and let God:

God is always in control, so we should learn to release our grip by submitting our mind, will & emotions unto him and come under full surrender that he is the creator and that there is no problem to big that He cannot solve it. We need to accept our limitations as they are simply designed for us to go to our Heavenly Father for his help. He is so eager and willing to come through for us. This makes us wise for when we are having an disruptive moment in life, knowing he is our source of strength.

Ephesians 6:10 (His might, not ours)

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."

Psalm 118:8

"It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man."

James 1:6

"But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."

Proverbs 3:5-8

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones."

• Call upon the name of Jesus that every situation shall bow

Matthew 26:51-53

"And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?"

Psalm 91:11 (Praise God)

"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."

• This passage expresses the Psalmist's trust in God's ability to protect his people.

• God has given angels the authority to act on behalf of those who make God their inhabitation.

• God is our source of protection and strength, and angels are commanded to come to the aid of those who make God their refuge.

• God's angels surround and protect people today, just as they surrounded Elisha and his servant in the days of old.

Psalm 91:14-16 (Goodness, Wholeness & Peace)

"Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation."

Enclosing, is a list of scriptural references that show God will fight for us, not only because he loves us but also to reveal his Power, Might and Glory:

Isaiah 41:10 (God will uphold us)

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee: yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

Joshua 23:10 (God promised He would fight for us)

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."

Jeremiah 1:19 (Comfort & Deliver us)

"And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee."

Psalm 46:7-10 (God is our Refuge)

"The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth. He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth."

Matthew 6:31-33 (Seek God First)

"Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

I Peter 3:4 (Gentle & Quieted Spirit)

"But let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious."

• This verse encourages women to focus on their inner character and virtues, rather than their outward appearance. It's a friendly reminder that true beauty comes from within and is imperishable, not subject to decay, and ever-enduring.

• Virtuous is having or showing high moral standards, moral excellence, righteousness and integrity.

A virtuous women in found in Proverbs Chapter 31, and A virtuous man is found in Proverbs Chapter 32. The virtuous person is driven by responsibility, the non virtuous person is driven by profit. When a virtuous man is raised, it brings gladness to his friends, grief to his enemies, and glory to his his posterity. Upon after reading these chapters, if you feel bad about not being equal to Proverbs Chapter 31 & 32, this is an opportunity to practice with diligence so you can obtain it. This will definitely, be a challenge to match the aforementioned qualities but in the end you'll be a person with good virtues. There are many people in the world but only Proverbs 31 Women & Proverbs 32 Men with commendable Godly character, charisma and overall one who references & fears the Lord.

Proverbs 9:10-12 (Promises of God)

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. For by me the days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it."

In His Grip,

Pastor Wendy Schenkel