If we are willing to build on the true foundation of Jesus Christ there is a reward of a hidden wisdom of knowledge and instruction. Jesus will come and burn in us with a fiery jealousy; He will consume everything that is not like Him. This fire is an inner passion born of the life of Christ within us. It’s a fire that is always gathering and burning that which does not conform to the image of Christ within us. Jesus will try our works everyday by fire constantly changing and challenging and taking those things that are unlike Him and burning them in the fire of His passionate love for us.

God promises to give us strength and a supernatural ability to patiently endure every trial we face. As we walk with Jesus we will begin to mature in His love and wisdom. The wisdom that God imparts to us is the wisdom of Christ that enables us to understand what He has done on the cross for us so we can stand by faith alone. This is the message we carry everywhere we go - Christ in us our Hope of Glory.

What is the difference between a person who will be missed and a person who will be mourned? A person who will be missed has occupied a place that is visible to others. He or she may have been involved in what is considered good and high profile causes but in the context of Christ these activities could possibly have left them very far from the heart of God and the struggles of the people. A person who will be mourned has allowed the immeasurable supply of Christ's life through poured in us and through us onto the person God has placed before us. It is not the multitudes that we minister to or how big our ministry is, it is the ability we have in Christ to hear and respond to the cry of the one.

There is within the heart of every believer a super-natural strength. Often that strength is unrecognized and untapped. Once we learn how to loosen that strength, the impossible becomes common place.

There will come seasons of sorrow and sickness, seasons when death will knock on our doors and everything will begin to change in our lives. It is in these times that we all have a choice to make. We can choose to stop trusting God because we are confronted with things we don't understand or we can fix our eyes on Jesus and believe that all things work together for the good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. God is calling us to reflect His Goodness in the land of the living. He wants to use our lives to see that every grave loses its power off those who end up in it.

God will defend His people when the enemy comes against us. It is important in these times of intimidation in an unsaved environment that we don't gossip or allow bitterness to take root in our hearts. God wants His people to be unmoved by the powers of darkness so we will be strengthened to reflect to others His Character. God will pour out an anointing of grace and supplications to stand face to face against the enemy's pressure and He will enable us to pray for our persecutors.

When we find ourselves bound by sin, unbelief and fear, it is often because our hearts have not been cleansed. When we seem addicted, bound and overcome by evil, it is often because our hearts have not been healed. As we receive healing, we move towards God in confidence and receive a cleansed heart. With hearts that have been healed and cleansed, we are then free to live in victory.

The focus of God's eye is not on the calamities and wars around us. Jesus shows us how the Father cares for us in hard times by the analogy of the sparrow. The Lord is calling His church to rise up and take courage and trust God. He will begin to fill us with His grace and peace. God in these last days wants to give us an understanding of His love to keep us standing strong and secure.

There are many gifts but only one real calling for a minister of the gospel. When the Word comes to a man or woman it puts a fire in the soul than can not be quenched. The call of God is not about the great things we do for God. It is about our relationship with Jesus Christ and the assignment He has given us. It's about staying through every storm, heartache, and persecution. It is in these places that the Lord will teach us to be praying men and women.