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Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.28,0:00:12.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Grace and peace to you all in Jesus' mighty name
Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.96,0:00:20.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and welcome to another edition of 'Faith Is Natural' here on God's Heart TV.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.12,0:00:26.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Today, I want to talk about an issue that has surfaced so many times
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.00,0:00:33.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in conversations with people - in moments of prayer, counselling and encouragement.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.96,0:00:40.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have just observed that so many people today
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.28,0:00:47.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are living their lives through this lens of yesterday,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.08,0:00:49.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through the lens of their past -
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.04,0:00:56.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,their past wrongs, mistakes, hurt and pain.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.32,0:01:02.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And as a result of this, so many find themselves caught up
Dialogue: 0,0:01:02.16,0:01:12.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in this vicious cycle of guilt and condemnation over the wrong they've done
Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.88,0:01:18.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or the equally vicious cycle of bitterness and resentment
Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.32,0:01:23.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,over the wrong done to them in the past.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.28,0:01:27.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it's so dangerous.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.24,0:01:35.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People of God, this is nothing but a cunning plot, a common ploy of the devil
Dialogue: 0,0:01:35.84,0:01:40.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to disconnect you from God.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.88,0:01:45.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Satan delights in discussing your past with you.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.52,0:01:52.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He revels in reminding you of your past - past failure, past wrong, past hurt.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.84,0:01:57.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because that's the only thing that connects you to him.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.80,0:02:04.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's the only information he actually has about you - your past.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.72,0:02:11.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the devil will take every available avenue
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.04,0:02:19.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to try and keep you from acting on the Word of God now.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.32,0:02:24.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Look, he doesn't mind if you analyse the Word.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.64,0:02:30.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He doesn't mind if you admire the Word or even admit the truthfulness of the Word
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.64,0:02:35.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as long as you do not act on that Word.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:35.96,0:02:39.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He does not want you to act on the Word of God!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:39.48,0:02:48.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He wants you to live your life through the lens of your unworthy past,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.84,0:02:53.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for you to filter everything through it,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.04,0:03:00.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so as to cripple your ability to act faith in the present
Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.96,0:03:07.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and thus tarnish your future.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.20,0:03:20.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People of God, it is dangerous to take unnecessary journeys into yesterday.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.12,0:03:23.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's so dangerous.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.84,0:03:30.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Look, your past does not define your present
Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.92,0:03:36.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it does not determine your future.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.04,0:03:41.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can learn from your past without living in your past.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.44,0:03:45.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't live in it; learn from it.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:45.44,0:03:54.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't dignify the devil's deception with your attention - your precious attention.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:54.68,0:04:00.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because your mistakes do not define you.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:00.40,0:04:03.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Psalm 37:24
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.68,0:04:08.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I repeat - your mistakes do not define you.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.92,0:04:13.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In fact, they can even refine you.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.08,0:04:21.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, God can even use your mistakes to take you to the place
Dialogue: 0,0:04:21.96,0:04:32.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where He wants you to be - depending on your response.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:32.64,0:04:35.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The key lies in your response.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:35.32,0:04:37.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How do you respond to that wrong?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:37.92,0:04:41.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, let me give you a very practical example.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.48,0:04:44.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just imagine you're on a journey somewhere.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.24,0:04:46.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You're going somewhere; you know where you are going.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.24,0:04:51.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And on this journey, you suddenly recognise that you're in the wrong place.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:51.16,0:04:54.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You've taken a wrong step; you've missed the direction.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:54.16,0:04:56.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What do you do?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:56.12,0:05:03.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You need to retrace your steps and get back on track.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.00,0:05:06.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you recognise that you've gone in the wrong direction, do you just say,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.88,0:05:11.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,'Oh well, it's too late! Let me just continue on in this wrong way.'
Dialogue: 0,0:05:11.12,0:05:23.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No! You quickly get back to the right path, back on track and continue your journey.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:23.68,0:05:32.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People of God, in this journey of life,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.32,0:05:39.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you take a wrong step, how do you respond?
Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.32,0:05:42.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How do you react?
Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.48,0:05:52.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you recognise your wrong, retrace your steps and run to God in repentance?
Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.92,0:05:59.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Or do you resist self-examination,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:59.68,0:06:03.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wallow in self-pity
Dialogue: 0,0:06:03.20,0:06:16.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and fall deeper into that tangled web of guilt, condemnation and inferiority?
Dialogue: 0,0:06:16.76,0:06:24.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you get back on track or do you go further off track?
Dialogue: 0,0:06:24.04,0:06:28.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The choice is yours.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:28.16,0:06:39.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Choosing to live in your past is choosing to go further off track.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:39.76,0:06:45.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Falling into that guilt and condemnation - you're just going further off track.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:45.08,0:06:47.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the same way, if you justify your wrong
Dialogue: 0,0:06:47.88,0:06:50.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or point fingers left, right and centre
Dialogue: 0,0:06:50.56,0:06:57.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or make excuses, you are going off track.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:57.04,0:07:01.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the dangerous thing here is that
Dialogue: 0,0:07:01.68,0:07:09.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the more you prolong your stay in wrong,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:09.56,0:07:18.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the more damage the devil can inflict in your heart.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:18.84,0:07:27.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And when the devil has a foothold in your heart,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:27.20,0:07:32.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that damage can easily extend to your home,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:32.64,0:07:38.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your marriage, family, relationships and career.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:38.52,0:07:44.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oh what a tangled web we weave
Dialogue: 0,0:07:44.96,0:07:52.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when our mistakes, we refuse to leave.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:52.00,0:07:54.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm not saying that you won't make mistakes.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:54.88,0:07:58.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Everyone makes mistakes on this journey.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:58.00,0:08:00.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Everyone misses the mark.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:00.48,0:08:05.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, just take a look at the Bible, our standard, the Word of God -
Dialogue: 0,0:08:05.28,0:08:10.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so many great Biblical characters we read about.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:10.44,0:08:14.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Noah struggled with alcohol.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:14.20,0:08:16.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Jacob used deception.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:16.32,0:08:19.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lot battled with greed.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:19.60,0:08:25.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What of Moses who grappled with anger.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:25.08,0:08:31.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Peter was often overwhelmed by fear, Thomas by doubt.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:31.08,0:08:36.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What of King David, Solomon, Samson - they all succumbed to lust.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:36.56,0:08:44.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No one is perfect in this world (Romans 3:10, 23)
Dialogue: 0,0:08:44.00,0:08:51.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We all stumble in many ways (James 3:2)
Dialogue: 0,0:08:51.84,0:08:58.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In this wicked world, there will always be that conflict,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:58.60,0:09:04.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that battle in the heart of man between the flesh and the spirit.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:04.32,0:09:11.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The thought in your heart is the battle you will face to the last day,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:11.64,0:09:15.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,'til Jesus comes - that's the battle you will face.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:15.88,0:09:22.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, my encouragement for you today, people of God, is this -
Dialogue: 0,0:09:22.32,0:09:30.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As soon as you recognise that you have taken a wrong step,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:30.28,0:09:36.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,quickly get back on track.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:36.04,0:09:45.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't prolong your stay in wrong by your response to it.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:45.68,0:09:54.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Look, as a child of God, you can know when you take a wrong step.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:54.48,0:10:02.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How? The Spirit of God will prompt your conscience to repentance.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:02.92,0:10:07.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Romans 9:1, 2 Corinthians 7:10
Dialogue: 0,0:10:07.88,0:10:14.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Holy Spirit will prompt your conscience to repentance.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:14.04,0:10:25.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The question is - how sensitive is your spirit?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:25.28,0:10:32.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How quick are you to respond?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:32.76,0:10:42.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The speed at which you recognise your wrong is proportionate
Dialogue: 0,0:10:42.96,0:10:52.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the degree at which the Word of God dominates your heart.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:52.68,0:11:03.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And to be more sensitive to the prompting of God's Spirit in your spirit,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:03.96,0:11:09.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you simply have to spend more time at His feet,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:09.96,0:11:13.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more time in His presence,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:13.32,0:11:16.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more time in His Word.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:16.16,0:11:22.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He must increase; you must decrease (John 3:30).
Dialogue: 0,0:11:22.24,0:11:26.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because it's all about Jesus; it's not about you.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:26.40,0:11:31.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's not about your worthiness because no one is worthy.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:31.96,0:11:39.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's not about your weakness because everyone has weaknesses.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:39.16,0:11:45.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's all about your willingness -
Dialogue: 0,0:11:45.20,0:11:49.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,your willingness to acknowledge your wrong,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:49.28,0:11:53.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to lay your pride by the side,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:53.16,0:11:59.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,retrace your steps, get back on track with God
Dialogue: 0,0:11:59.04,0:12:03.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and continue your journey of faith.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:03.44,0:12:10.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because you don't have to be perfect to be a child of God;
Dialogue: 0,0:12:10.52,0:12:14.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you just have to be available.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:14.76,0:12:18.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People of God, I will leave you today with a word of Scripture
Dialogue: 0,0:12:18.72,0:12:22.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from Apostle Paul in Romans 8:1.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:22.96,0:12:35.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He said, "There is therefore now no condemnation
Dialogue: 0,0:12:35.48,0:12:39.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for those who are in Christ Jesus."
Dialogue: 0,0:12:39.00,0:12:44.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, this Scripture doesn't give us a basis for sympathising with sin,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:44.76,0:12:50.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,justifying wrong or taking grace for granted. No!
Dialogue: 0,0:12:50.36,0:13:00.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But it simply emphasises that we should not allow the guilt of our mistakes
Dialogue: 0,0:13:00.96,0:13:10.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to rob us of the uncommon peace available in Christ's pardon.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:10.48,0:13:15.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Instead of your wrong to drive you from God's presence,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:15.68,0:13:23.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it should be the reason for you to draw closer to Him.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:23.80,0:13:27.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because in the words of Prophet T.B. Joshua:
Dialogue: 0,0:13:27.52,0:13:38.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"You can know you are a child of God when your wrong sparks your spiritual life."
Dialogue: 0,0:13:38.64,0:13:40.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank You, Jesus Christ.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:40.56,0:13:44.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Right now, people of God, it is time for prayer.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:51.16,0:13:59.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Right now, to every heart stained by guilt -
Dialogue: 0,0:13:59.76,0:14:05.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,be cleansed, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ!
Dialogue: 0,0:14:05.60,0:14:10.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To every spirit troubled by condemnation -
Dialogue: 0,0:14:10.88,0:14:18.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,be cleansed by the precious Blood of Jesus Christ!
Dialogue: 0,0:14:18.96,0:14:26.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When the Blood of Jesus Christ cleanses you, you are cleansed indeed!
Dialogue: 0,0:14:26.68,0:14:29.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be cleansed right now!
Dialogue: 0,0:14:29.12,0:14:38.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In your spirit, in your soul, in your body - be cleansed!
Dialogue: 0,0:14:38.00,0:14:48.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Every spirit of affliction, bondage, infirmity, nightmares -
Dialogue: 0,0:14:48.64,0:14:53.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,be washed away by the Blood of Jesus Christ!
Dialogue: 0,0:14:53.16,0:15:03.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be flushed out right now, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ!
Dialogue: 0,0:15:03.64,0:15:07.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Receive the courage!
Dialogue: 0,0:15:07.16,0:15:10.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Receive the strength!
Dialogue: 0,0:15:10.08,0:15:20.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Receive the conviction to hold your ground in Christ!
Dialogue: 0,0:15:20.16,0:15:27.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oh Lord, bend every stubborn heart and will.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:27.04,0:15:30.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Guide the steps that go astray.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:30.68,0:15:35.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wash the stains of guilt away.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:35.52,0:15:41.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Help us to see through Your eyes.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:41.32,0:15:48.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Draw us to a closer relationship with You
Dialogue: 0,0:15:48.72,0:15:56.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and grant us a greater understanding of Your heart.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:56.56,0:16:06.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In the mighty name of Jesus Christ! Amen!
Dialogue: 0,0:16:06.00,0:16:08.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank You, Jesus Christ.