The next “work of the flesh” we will study from Galatians 5:20 is “envying.” This is similar to “jealousy” that we studied previously, but not quite the same. Jealousy is more directed at a person, while envy is directed more at possessions, positions, or what they have.

       The first step in our race to go for the high calling of God in Christ is to believe in the Lord’s atoning sacrifice for our sins on the cross and to acknowledge Him as our Lord and Savior. When we see Jesus as the Christ sent from God, one of the greatest of all miracles takes place—we are born again.

    Todd Bentley was used to spark the Lakeland Outpouring, which raised the faith level of much of the body of Christ. Testimonies of healings and miracles from it are now virtually all over the world. When Todd’s marriage failed, he abruptly stopped all ministry and virtually disappeared for almost nine months. In the meantime, his divorce was finalized and he has recently remarried.

        In Luke 17:20-21, we have an important insight into the coming of the kingdom:

         Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed;

On Monday, September 27, 2004, MorningStar Fellowship Church completed the purchase of the former Heritage USA Grand Hotel and Conference Center, along with fifty-two acres of the surrounding property. MorningStar intends to use this property as the primary base for its Charlotte area congregation, the Comenius School for Creative Leadership (our Christian day school), our School of Ministry, and as a conference center.

          This week we will continue to cover the remnant principle and how it applies to today. I will use a bit of our American history for this, but regardless of what country you are from, many of these same principles will apply.

          The conclusion of the remnant principle is very encouraging, if we see it through the eyes of faith. A little history can help us better understand where we are and what can determine our future. 

          We are entering the times that will be the most interesting and exciting that have ever been on the earth. To be chosen to live in these times is one of the greatest honors we could be given by God. We are already in the first stages of the greatest move of God ever on earth.

     Many of you have written and asked me to spend more time addressing current events. Others have written and said that I shouldn’t spend any time on current events and just stick to spiritual matters. I appreciate the position of each. Compared to knowing God and His kingdom, even the most interesting issues of this world are boring. However, much of our calling to be the salt and light in the times requires that we understand current events, and it seems that there are far more crying out for this.

         One of the greatest revivals of all time began at Azusa Street in Los Angeles in 1906. The wretched former stable burned so brightly with the glory of God that for a time it was called “the second most famous address in the world.” God can do it again, and will, if we want it enough.