Abraham Lincoln. His word and His will automatically agree. Chad God's omniscience includes all things which will actually occur, as well as all things which could possibly occur. This prevailing power of the word of God is one of the qualities that allow us to know that we can trust that the word will take us through victoriously in any situation. Greece Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. Quote #1 (let God prevail) "So imagine my delight when I was led recently to a new insight. Remember, read, and meditate three times a day the following: Rx: Psalm 21:4 ~ He asked life from You, and You gave it to himLength of days forever and ever. Kyrgyzstan That was the picture on December 18, 520 B.C., the day that Haggai had a message from God for the people (last week, 2:10-19). Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. The Jews blaspheme his doctrine, which is confirmed by miracles. It does not happen because they considered all the alternatives, and with their innate brilliance, they saw that it made the most sense to trust in Christ. In fact, not only does it speak to the absolutes of who God is and His rule as Creator of all things, but His Word is declared to be truth itself. The Lord is my Light and my Salvationwhom shall I fear or dread? Matthew 8:5-13 Jesus' Word prevailed over disease. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. To him be the glory forever and ever. 4:4). Zimbabwe, Mailing Preferences: It meansto dominate in prevailing power. Just as He chose Zerubbabel to serve a unique role in His sovereign plan, so He has chosen you, if you know Christ, to serve Him. Spain Brazil Honduras I agree that Zerubbabel willingly cooperated with Gods plan; but the reason he cooperated with Gods plan was that God chose him to do so. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. To such an extent, according to the might of the Lord, did the word grow and prevail. In this sermon we talk about the authority of the Word of God and it's power in our lives and in the world. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you. So he arose and went to Zarephath. Cape Verde : But also, we who believe in Christ are all His servants. Kazakhstan Not one of God's good promises has ever failed, not before the time of Joshua, not after, and not now. Who can stand the word of God when they are opposed to it? Be sober-minded; be watchful. Zerubbabel found himself in that sort of discouraging situation. God had said concerning Zerubbabels wicked grandfather, Jehoiachin (Coniah), even though [he] were a signet ring on My right hand, yet I would pull you off; and I will give you over into the hand of those who are seeking your life (Jer. Comoros God wants His friends to prevail with Him as the righteous and merciful Judge of all the earth. "Prevail" is a definitely a positive word. By: Radiant Robin on October 30, 2012 at 7:35 pm. Our God reigns! Sign up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Revival.com. Psalm 121:7-8 - The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. 18 And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. Often new converts in Islamic countries are killed, which is no small problem in founding new churches! Nepal Macao Martinique Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. To endure means to stay under something. But this is not likely. Russia He delivered Hezekiah and Jerusalem from the siege of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, by sending His angel to kill 185,000 soldiers in one night. The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders. S Yet the contest proceeds.". Now, what is your problem? Y Puerto Rico Remember this, and be assured; recall it to mind, you transgressors. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him. Jesus answered him, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus said to him, How can a man be born when he is old? You trust that He is a good God who will never leave you or forsake you. Ref. American Samoa Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. Then the man said, "You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed." (NRSV) In the Genesis story, it's not that Jacob lets. The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. So that when we read it, we know that it refers to absolutes that are undeniably God-framed. Albania The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.' Gibraltar Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned, Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know. If Zerubbabel heard this word through Haggai and hoped that it would be fulfilled in his lifetime, he would have died as a disappointed man. If the teachings of the Scripture cannot be applied to your life with benefits, no matter how good the word of God is, it is meaningless! For centuries, prophets have foretold this gathering, 11 and it is happening right now! Gambia Website design and maintenance: June 19: Deuteronomy 24, Psalms 114-115, Isaiah 51, Revelation 21 Guam The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. Pitcairn As Luke records of Jesus on the Emmaus Road after His resurrection, beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures (Luke 24:27). When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. Belarus So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. Note the repetition of the first personal pronoun, I: *I am going to shake the heavens and the earth, *I will overthrow the thrones of kingdoms, *I will overthrow the chariots and their riders, *I have chosen you, declares the Lord of hosts.. Mauritius In our text, the Lord says that He has chosen Zerubbabel to be like a signet ring. You are developingyour I can do attitude. God, however, is never corrupt. We wont give up! 2:14). People must choose to trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. 15:19), true of you? Moldova RT @RodneyEvans: Hi friends, When the enemy comes in like a flood, God says He will raise up a standard against him He will not prevail against you in Jesus name Remember There is more power in one word from God than all the power of your enemies combined Have a blessed day . Ivory Coast To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. The Word of God is not only a part of Himits who He is! Angola The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25), 5. Bosnia and Herzegovina Afghanistan Faith comes when the Word prevails over the thinking processes. Labs World English Bible So the word of the Lord was growing and becoming mighty. Translating the phrase without it gives it a completely different connotation: "the gates of hell will not withstand it.". All of the Old Testament points ahead to Jesus Christ. 1-800-560-9240 - [emailprotected] * All scriptures are quoted from the King James Version of the Bible *, Posted in Deliverance, God's Word, Growth, Strength | Tags: God's Word, Growth, I can do, Philippians 4:13, prevail, strength, success. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. I would like to take you, Zerubbabel, if youre willing, and make you My signet ring. They were still under Persian rule and surrounded by hostile neighbors who opposed the Jewish resettlement. Berean Standard Bible Christ is the signet ring in and through whom all divine purposes are sealed. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. People flaunt their sin as if its a badge of honor. Liechtenstein (LogOut/ Declare that You Are in Christ. As Hebrews 11:13 states with regard to the men of faith from the past, All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Faith is the issue, isnt it! Because I live, you also will live" ( John 14:19 ). Some days it is harder to trust God than on other days. Why? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I have built! 22:24, 25). After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the God plainly states the reason that He will make Zerubbabel like His signet ring: for I have chosen you, declares the Lord of hosts (2:23). Because of Abraham, God would have been willing to spare Sodom if only ten righteous people could have been found in it. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Guatemala Return to: He carries out His plan in accordance with His sovereign choices. TreasureImagePublishing.com. 22:24). This word lasts forever. Faith Makes the Word Prevail. Greenland British Virgin Islands He is not going to heaven. Often it takes more creativity, more enterprise, more careful judgement to discern and walk the way of Christ than to chase our own self-interest. The word of God grew mightily and prevailed, even when confronted with the witchcraft and false religion practiced at Ephesus. Clearly Gods idea of a little while does not coincide with our idea of a little while! Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord. For you are still [unspiritual, having the nature] of the flesh [under the control of ordinary impulses]. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.