Spirit Beat Blog

Hardness of Heart – We want God to fix the problem around us when God wants to fix the problem within us.  We must get to the root of the problem – the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I ...

We are a spirit, we have a soul, and live in a body. Our spirit is renewed at the rebirth.  The soul needs renewing in the Word and controls the flesh. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at ...

We are a spirit, we have a soul, and  live in a body. Our spirit is reborn, but the soul carries past wounds that need to be removed and washed clean in the Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and ...

The 3 Parts of Man. We are spirit, we have a soul, and live in a body. Each have unique characteristics. Our spirit, known as the heart,  is “reborn;” not our body or soul. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be ...

Why do we call it Palm Sunday? Jesus entered Jerusalem as the Prince of Peace. Peace between God and man. Why palm branches? Why on a donkey? Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19 On the next day the large crowd that had come to the Passover festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. ...

The 3 Parts of Man – We are spirit, we have a soul, and live in a body. Each have their unique characteristics and cannot do what the other does.  Learn who you are.  Understanding the way God made us will help us avoid misconceptions about the reasons we do what we do and act ...

Have you ever met someone who always has to have the last Word? The devil is that way… if you let him! Let God’s Word be the last word in every situation you face. Revelation 1:8 Jesus told John, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and ...

The most powerful force in the universe is love. It never fails! (1 Corinthians 13:8) Love is the greatest attribute of God Himself. Love is what created mankind and caused God to send His only Son to redeem us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever ...

Deception keeps you focused on a distraction so you won’t see what is really going on. The main problem with deception is you don’t know you are being deceived. Let’s look at the source of all deception. John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a ...

How can we be free from worry?  By obeying the Word of God! Worry is disobedience. It is a lack of trust in God. Fear stops faith and causes worry. How can we be freed from worry?  Only by obeying the Word of God! Should we be totally worry-free? One may think, “I wouldn’t be a ...

The key to success, the power to change lives, and the ability to live without fear all lies in the domain of love. 1 Corinthians 13:8 Love never fails. We must be moved and motivated by Love. The devil tries to get us to walk outside of love or to focus inward using that love selfishly. ...

Here is a fresh new year with no mistakes in it. That does not mean we won’t make any missteps or have problems this year. But we don’t have to carry our past blunders forward. Philippians 3:12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of ...

There is no doubt we are in a battle. How we use our weapon will determine the outcome. Our tongue is our sword. Isaiah 49:2 And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand, He has hidden Me, … It is Satan’s plan to get us to turn our swords on ...

Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” What God did through Jesus Christ was not for God or Jesus’ benefit. They didn’t need saving; they were never lost. They didn’t need healing; they were never sick. They didn’t need to regain power over the enemy; they never lost ...

Our receiving from God is based on how well we hear and obey His instructions. Is our ear tuned to His voice or the world’s directives? John 10:4-5 The sheep follow Him: for they know His voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow. (NKJ) What would cause a parent to ask their child, “Do ...

Matthew 6:33 But seek you first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (NKJ) (‘First’ implies priorities.) What does it mean to “seek” the Kingdom of God? Is it lost? Lost in the shuffle of everyday life? Lost from the sight of what is really important? Is ...

Words. Use them wrong your life will go up in smoke. Use them right your life will be filled with blessings.  Words are the fundamental part of communication, and the creative force behind God and man. We were created in God’s image by the spoken Word.  Our words have the power of influence for good ...

How do we live in His power and authority when everything seems to be going wrong? We must keep our trust in Him. We cannot allow the enemy to steal what we have been given. He does this by getting us to think we are less than what we are and that he is greater ...

Recap: Too often we try to understand the Bible from our Western-mindset. We have a poor understanding of Jewish customs and feasts. Yet, they are significantly linked to Jesus and His return. Jesus is the groom and we are the bride of Christ. The Marriage supper represents the Feast of Tabernacles.  What does that mean ...

Recap: Too often we try to understand the Bible from our Western-mindset. We have a poor understanding of Jewish customs and feasts. Yet, they are significantly linked to Jesus and His return. What does The Feast of Trumpets, The Ten Days of Awe, The Day of Atonement, and The Feast of Tabernacle have to do ...

Recap: Too often we try to understand the Bible from our Western-mindset. We have a poor understanding of Jewish customs and feasts. Yet, they are significantly linked to Jesus and His return. What does The Feast of Trumpets, The Ten Days of Awe, The Day of Atonement, and repentance have to do with each other? ...

Too often we try to understand the Bible from a western mind.  Most view the Old Testament as past stories, but the New Testament quotes the Old 300 times!  Jesus quoted the Old over 49 times and fulfilled over 47 prophecies. The more we understand Jewish customs and feasts, the better we will understand Scripture.  ...

How do I prepare my heart to receive a harvest? Recap: Planting in order to reap is how faith works. It is detrimental to us and others NOT to give. God’s economy runs off faith and not the local currency. He doesn’t need dollar bills in Heaven. He uses our giving here on earth to ...

Planting in order to reap is how faith works.  It is detrimental when we don’t give. God’s economy runs off faith; not the local economy. Giving benefits us. Our attitude towards money says more about our love for God and His people than our words. Luke 6:38 Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given ...

It is detrimental NOT to give. Discover right and wrong ways to give. Giving benefits you, not God. Learn who you should give your money to.  Luke 6:38 Jesus said, “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure ...

We often ask, ‘What must I do to receive… eternal life, or healing, or forgiveness, or answers to my prayers? Is it obtained by faith or works? By grace or does it require something on my part? The answer to these questions is Yes! It takes both. Grace through faith! Grace (the gift) is the ...

Should we be totally worry-free? I wouldn’t be a responsible person if I just didn’t care! If I don’t, who will? I know the Bible says not to worry, but I can’t help it! It’s not an option. Worry is disobedience. It is a lack of trust in God. How can we be freed from ...

The reason for unanswered prayer is not because God doesn’t want to give us what we want. He has already provided everything we need. WE block the provision from reaching us. What are some of those things that stop the flow of God’s resources to us? Not knowing who you are or what has already been ...

  We’ve all been there. A time or place in our lives where we asked God for help, quoted Scripture, believed we would receive and yet “crickets.” Nothing seemed to happen. We didn’t get what we asked for, time ran out and now it’s too late. Our hopes and dreams have been buried. And, on top ...

We don’t like the idea of having to fight because it takes consistent effort.   1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (NKJ) What is a “good fight”? One you win! Or better yet, ...