Tabatha Baisden – Inspiring Identity

LIFE, in identity

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Tabatha Baisden

Do you have life? Or, are you just living?

God had an idea to make man after His own image, after the image of Spirit and after the likeness of the Word. However, it wasn’t until God breathed upon the image that man had life and became a living soul.

Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7 _KJV And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: …So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

{Christ is the Word. As described in Revelation 19:13,16: … His name is called The Word of God. And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”}

John 1:1-4,14 _KJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

The Word became flesh so we might have life in God through Christ in Spirit.

Matthew 7:14 _KJV Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Don’t look for shortcuts to God! Easygoing formulas for a successful life that can be practiced. The way to life (to God!) is power and Spiritual that requires total obedience. [notes from the MSG version]

Matthew 10:39-40 _KJV He that findeth his life (of the world) shall lose it (by death): and he that loseth his life (born-again) for my sake shall find it. He that receiveth you (apostles of God) receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me (God).

Give the Word of God to those that are of unrighteousness and if they don’t receive it and have a change of heart, don’t take it personal they are rejecting GOD, NOT YOU.

Matthew 16:24-25 _KJV Then Jesus said unto his disciples If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Life is only given by denying self and losing your life in Christ. This means we can’t choose what we want to lose. If it all don’t die, you are not dead to self.

Romans 6:4-5 _KJV Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

We put flesh to death by water baptism in Jesus name. Raise up a new creature in Christ Jesus, being in His likeness which is Spirit.

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 _KJV For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

2 Corinthians 5:15-15 _MSGOur firm decision is to work from this focused center (Spirit of Christ Jesus): One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own.

When life is given in the newness of Christ, we no longer live for self. We live to do the will of the Father.

Romans 8: 6, 8-9 _KJV For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

What is the meaning of carnally?

Relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites: carnal desire. 2. Worldly or earthly; temporal: the carnal world. 3. Of or relating to the body or flesh; bodily:

When being honest this is what the world consists of. People with strong sexual desires, building riches in temporal earthly possessions, and all about self/flesh. “This is what I want.” “This is what pleases me.” me, me, me.

It’s imperative that you become a new creature in Christ Jesus, putting on the mind of Christ. This is the only way to receive life and have peace. Why settle for just living when you can have life more abundantly? John 10:10 … I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

2 Corinthians 4: 10-12 _KJV Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

2 Corinthians 4:10-12 _MSG What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus’ sake, which makes Jesus’ life all the more evident in us. While we’re going through the worst, you’re getting in on the best!

Galatians 2:20 _KJV I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Colossians 3:3 _KJVFor ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

1 John 5:11 _KJV He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

1 John 5:18-20 _AMP We know [with confidence] that anyone born of God does not habitually (by way of habit) sin; but He (Jesus) who was born of God [carefully] keeps and protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. We know [for a fact] that we are of God, and the whole world [around us] lies in the power of the evil one [opposing God and His precepts].And we [have seen and] know [by personal experience] that the Son of God has [actually] come [to this world], and has given us understanding and insight so that we may [progressively and personally] know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.

God wants us to KNOW HIM, and the only way to know Him is to be one with Him. Having the same Spirit that dwelled in Jesus. Being born again in Jesus name and being filled with the Holy Ghost, you become a new creature, there is no more “you”. You have been put to death with Jesus and resurrected a Spiritual being. Just like Christ whom raised from the dead as Spirit. Your flesh will try to rise and that is what being tested is. For we are tested by the lust of the eye, lust of the flesh and the pride of life. Test and trials come to make you strong in the Spirit. Testing takes you from faith to FAITH, from glory to GLORY with God. With the Holy Ghost you receive power. The same power that is with Christ. This is the power that strengthens you to be able to deny sin and die daily to the flesh that tries and destroy you.

Romans 1:17 _AMP For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed, both springing from faith and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, “The just and upright shall live by faith.”

Acts 1:8 _KJV But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

To be in Christ is to be fruitful, as the Spirit is known by. You must recognize the root of the fruit is seed; The spiritual seed is God. A seed must die first to bring forth life. Fruit is nutritious and reproduces after its kind.

Be careful to not mix fruitful with one whom has fame and/or has temporal possessions.

Having identity in Christ

No one in the old testament could get it right with what being Spiritual entails. The Holy Spirit only fell on those of the Old Testament. They were oracles used to prophesy the word of God. So, God had to send The Word to make it possible to be filled with the Holy Spirit. We must be transformed as The Word was transformed from flesh to Spirit.

Romans 12:1-2 _KJV I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Jesus came in the identity of God. God is the Word, Spirit, life, authority, righteousness, holy, and love. We too must put on the identity of God through Christ Jesus.

Identity is the fact of being who or what a person or thing is. ~God

Identity is the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is. ~ you should be identified as being Spiritual.

Identity is a transformation that leaves an object unchanged. ~Born Again from flesh to Spirit

Identity is serving to establish who the holder, owner or wearer is by bearing their name. ~Obedience in Jesus name

Life identified by the fruits of the Spirit:

Galatians 5:22-23 _KJV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23 _AMP But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish, concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:22-23 _MSG But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance (excitement) about life, serenity (peace). We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates (infuses) things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal (arrange) and direct our energies wisely. Legalism is helpless in bringing this about; it only gets in the way. Among those who belong to Christ, everything connected with getting our own way and mindlessly responding to what everyone else calls necessities is killed off for good—crucified.

Here’s a thought, someone can be a participating believer and not have the Holy Spirit. A person can also “act” the fruits of the Spirit without being the fruit of the Spirit. We can meet generous good people all day. However, they are not born again and filled with the Holy Spirit. So, what is the evidence of life?

to be continued …

STANDING ENDURNCE IN THE TEST

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Tabatha Baisden

Test and trials come to make you strong.

James 1:2-4 _AMP Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. ³Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. ⁴And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.

Are you Praising and thanking God for the test?

Test: for measuring the skill, knowledge, intelligence, capacities {how much can you be entrusted with}, or abilities of an individual (2): a procedure, reaction, or substance used to identify or characterize a substance

You can be tested on your reaction to a situation to identify what’s really imbedded in you. Just as a washing machine that agitates the dirt for cleaning. God is getting out of you what’s still in you that’s adverse to the Word.

How you react to stuff of the world identifies your mindset/Spiritual character. Does it line up with Kingdom?

Test is a critical examination, observation, or evaluation
Test is an ordeal (trial, suffering, tribulation, test) or oath(promise) required as proof of conformity (compliance, obedience) with a set of beliefs (the Word of God)

Trial: a test of faith, patience, or stamina through subjection to suffering or temptation. To test the quality, value, or usefulness of (something).

Trials will let God know if you really trust Him or not. Is your faith in Him or mankind(self)?

The Word of God lets us know the 3 main areas we will be tested by. As He too was tested by in the wilderness.

Matthew 4 _KJV Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Tempted: entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial. Have an urge or inclination to do something. Attract; allure. Risk provoking (a deity or abstract force), usually with undesirable consequences.

Wilderness: a neglected or abandoned area of a garden or town. (Garden of Eden)

So, Jesus was led back to the wilderness from the beginning to be tested in the very ways that we are all tested by today. Jesus overcame the test with the Word of God.

1 John 2:15-17 _KJV Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Trials are to evaluate how determined you are to endure in gaining strength thru sorrow, grief, misery, and temptation of the flesh. All that is required to purify you for the Kingdom.

Do you qualify to be used by God for the Kingdom?

Kingdom is royalty. Royalty is people of royal blood or status. The status or power of a king or queen. Majestic Glory.

Test and trials are given to make known the wisdom that God has entrusted you with. Your response will determine if you move to the next level in Glory.

Your next level may require more then you expected. More studying, more fasting, more praying, more of your time. What you expect may not be what God has done.

Will you stand in the test and trial that’s at hand?

Standing: 1. position, status, or reputation.

2. used to specify the length of time that something has lasted or that someone has fulfilled a particular role. {gaining Endurance}

Our role in Christ is to preach the Word of God to the upmost parts of the world. Live a life free from sin and be holy as the Lord God is holy.

Remaining in force{Spirit} or use; permanent. {Everlasting}

~God dwells in eternity.

Be stagnant or still. {Dead to flesh, undisturbed by wind, sound, or current; calm ~remain humbled in the storm}

Endurance: the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way. {Sufferance, patience, determination}

The capacity of something to last or to withstand wear and tear. {Longevity}

Have you a made-up mind to be in Christ Jesus for eternity?

1 Peter 1 _AMP
Peter, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ,
To those [elect—both Jewish and Gentile believers] who live as exiles, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia [Minor], and Bithynia, who are chosen ²according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be yours in increasing abundance [as you walk closely with God].
³Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴[born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, ⁵who are being protected and shielded by the power of God through your faith for salvation that is ready to be revealed [for you] in the last time. ⁶In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ⁷so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ⁸Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not even see Him now, you believe and trust in Him and you greatly rejoice and delight with inexpressible and glorious joy, ⁹receiving as the result [the outcome, the consummation] of your faith, the salvation of ^[^a^]your souls.
¹⁰Regarding this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace [of God] that was intended for you, searched carefully and inquired [about this future way of salvation], ¹¹seeking to find out what person or what time the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He foretold the sufferings of Christ and the glories [destined] to follow. ¹²It was revealed to them that their services [their prophecies regarding grace] were not [meant] for themselves and their time, but for you, in these things [the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ] which have now been told to you by those who preached the gospel to you by the [power of the] Holy Spirit [who was] sent from heaven. Into these things even the angels long to look.
¹³So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed. ¹⁴[Live] as obedient children [of God]; do not be conformed to the evil desires which governed you in your ignorance [before you knew the requirements and transforming power of the good news regarding salvation]. ¹⁵But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage]; ¹⁶because it is written, “You shall be holy (set apart), for I am holy.”
¹⁷If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth. ¹⁸For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold, ¹⁹but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ. ²⁰For He was ^[^b^]foreordained (foreknown) before the foundation of the world, but has appeared [publicly] in these last times for your sake ²¹and through Him you believe [confidently] in God [the heavenly Father], who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are [centered and rest] in God.
²²Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another], ²³for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.
²⁴For, “All flesh is like grass,
And all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers
And the flower falls off,
²⁵But the word of the Lord endures forever.”
And this is the word [the good news of salvation] which was preached to you.

(Let he who has an ear hear what the Spirit is saying to the church, and may it be a fruitful blessing.)

The best position to remain in while enduring a test & trial is in worship with your life. Praise the Lord anyhow! He has already won the VICTORY!

Scripture for encouragement.

Philippians 4:4-9 _AMP

Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice! ⁵Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. ⁶Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. ⁷And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].

⁸Finally, ^[^b^]believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. ⁹The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted on October 19, 2020November 12, 2020 by Tabatha Baisden

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms.

What Are the Symptoms?

There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms at all. Symptoms can include:

Any change in the size or the shape of the breast. Pain in any area of the breast. Nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood). A new lump in the breast or underarm.

**If you have any signs that worry you, see your doctor right away.

How Can I Lower My Risk?

You can do things to help lower your breast cancer risk like keeping a healthy weight and exercise regularly. Don’t drink alcohol, or limit the amount of alcohol you drink. If you are taking hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, ask your doctor about the risks. Breastfeed your children, if possible.

Facts About Breast Cancer

Each year in the United States, more than 250,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease.

Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man.

Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women.

TOGETHER WE CAN

Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, may have just been diagnosed, are going through breast cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, TOGETHER we can show every woman that her life is important.

By working together, we can inspire hope and become a force for good health.

“To get her” access to the care she needs. Refer to visiting some of these sites:

https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer.html

Prayer for Healing Strength

Father God, we humbly pray for all those who are fighting cancer. Give them the hope and courage they need each day. Comfort them in their pain and bless them with healing. You said by your stripes we were made healed. Strengthen their family, friends, and caregivers as they stand by them. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

October is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

Posted on October 19, 2020November 12, 2020 by Tabatha Baisden

Domestic violence: violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.

Domestic violence is ANY aggressive behavior: A type of behavior intending to cause physical or mental harm.

It is not ok to just live with that type of unpleasant behavior. There is help available that will help assist you in restoration both mentally and relocating housing. There are support groups that lets you know YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There are many who have survived and have regained strength to restore their lives with happiness.

Did you know there is domestic violence between children and parents? However, parents who experience domestic violence may feel blamed and shamed into silence. Child-on-parent violence can range from 5% to 22% of families, which means several million U.S. families could be affected.

Do not be ashamed to reach out for help.

Unfortunately, there is Child abuse which is:

Emotional abuse: Constant belittling, shaming, and humiliating, frequent yelling, Ignoring or rejecting a child as punishment, Limiting physical contact with a child—no hugs, kisses, or other signs of affection, Exposing a child to violence against others.

Child neglect: which is a pattern of failing to provide for a child’s basic needs, which include adequate food, clothing, hygiene, or supervision.

Physical abuse: involves physical harm or injury to the child.

Sexual abuse: Child sexual abuse is an especially complicated form of abuse because of its layers of guilt and shame. It’s important to recognize that sexual abuse doesn’t always involve body contact. Exposing a child to sexual situations or material is sexually abusive, whether or not touching is involved.

When a child experiences parental abuse or neglect are more likely to show negative outcomes that carry forward into adult life, with ongoing problems with emotional regulation, self-concept, social skills, and academic motivation, as well as serious learning and adjustment problems.

Help Is Available

If you are experiencing abuse and need help, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit its page for an online chat.

If you would like confidential support with reaching out for help email inspiringidentity@gmail.com and you got it.

Ephesians 4:31-32 KJV

³¹Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: ³²And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

John 13:34 KJV

³⁴A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

BEGIN AGAIN❣

Posted on July 2, 2020November 12, 2020 by Tabatha Baisden

There is no need to try and make a new year resolution or start a new commitment.

📣Just BEGIN AGAIN. 😊

First, I wouldn’t mind to begin again that first task God gave me so I can move on to the new one. Begin again putting pray first. Begin again reading the Bible daily for instruction. Begin again reading that book that is gonna advance my business.

Looking at the breakdown of begin again.

Definition of Begin:

1. Start; perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).

come into being or have its starting point at a certain time or place. (Arise)
(of a person) hold a specific position or role before holding any other.
(of a thing) originate.
have as a first element
set to work at.
start speaking by saying.
(of an article) cost at least (a specified amount)

2. Not have any chance or likelihood of doing a specified thing. [informal]

Definition of AGAIN:

Another time: once more: ANEW (For an additional time: AGAIN) (In a new or different form)
returning to a previous position or condition.
in addition to what has already been mentioned. (Furthermore)
used to introduce a further point for consideration, supporting or contrasting with what has just been said. (Also)
used to ask someone to repeat something. (Say what?)

**He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the church.

BEGIN

>Start; perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).

~The beginning to being Spiritual. Must take the first steps that God requires to go from natural to Spiritual.

John 3:1-7 3 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: ²The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. ³Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. ⁴Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? ⁵Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, (*) he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. ⁶That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. ⁷Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

(*Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Acts 19:2-8²He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. ³And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism. ⁴Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. ⁵When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. ⁶And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. ⁷And all the men were about twelve. ⁸And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.) ~I recommend reading ACTS.

>Come into being or have its starting point at a certain time or place. (Arise)

Flesh (Him/her SELF) must be put to death. Arise as a new creature in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Romans 8:9 “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”

>Hold a specific position or role before holding any other. ~We are to hold the example of Jesus.

Ephesians 4: 21-24 ²¹If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: ²²That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; ²³And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; ²⁴And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

>Originate. (have a specified beginning. arise, begin, start, etc.)

– create or initiate (something).

Genesis 1: In the beginning God created …

John 1:1-2, 13-14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ²The same was in the beginning with God.

¹³Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God ¹⁴And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

>Have as a first element. (element: air, water, fire. A small but significant presence of a feeling or abstract quality) GOD! Holy Ghost!

>Set to work at. Put off those fleshly desires. (self-pleasures)

Colossians 3;1-4 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. ²Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. ³For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. ⁴When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

*It’s not about YOU! 2 Corinthians 5:15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. Thank you JESUS!

Set your mind.

What is your foundation existence set on? Can it stand in the presence of GOD?

>Start speaking by saying. Speak only the things of GOD.

The first known evidence of the Holy Ghost was speaking in other tongues, as the spirit gives utterance.

Acts 2:1-4

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.²And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.³And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.⁴And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts 11:15-18 Speaks about the same evidence is from the beginning.

¹⁵And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.¹⁶Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. ¹⁷Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?¹⁸When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

Ephesians 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

Proverbs 18:4-7, 20-21 ⁴The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. ⁵It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. ⁶A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. ⁷A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. ⁸The words of a talebearer (a person who maliciously gossips or reveals secrets) are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. ²⁰A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. ²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

>Cost at least (a specified amount). SACRIFICE!

Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. ²And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

~We tend to thank God for waking up in our right mind. God ask “have you really woke up in your right mind according to my principles?”

Let’s define the word right: morally good, justified, or acceptable. {restore/renew} We know we are justified by faith. Are you walking by faith?

And we need to present our bodies as a living sacrifice holy & acceptable to God. Holy means: pure, Spiritual, perfect, excellent, consecrated, dedicated, righteous, & virtuous.

Now, ask yourself have you woke up in your RIGHT mind?

Luke 9:23-24 ²³And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. ²⁴For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

2. Not have any chance or likelihood of doing a specified (Spiritual) thing.

~Carnal mind CANNOT fathom the Word of God, which is Spiritual.

2 Corinthians 2:10-15 ¹⁰But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. ¹¹For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. ¹²Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. ¹³Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. ¹⁴But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. ¹⁵But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

Romans 8:5-9 ⁵For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. ⁶For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. ⁷Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. ⁸So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. ⁹But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

**He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the church, he who overcomes is blessed.

Antonyms for begin: abstain, bring to an end, cease, come to end, conclude, desist, discontinue, end, finish, give over, leave off, quit, terminate.

*To begin you must end! End your fleshly desires, leave off your carnal mind, terminate your first nature, the human carnal mind.

The word AGAIN

>Another time; once more. (afresh: in a NEW or different way. / anew: in a NEW or different and typically more positive way.)

~Putting on the NEW.

Mark 2:18-22 (when scribes and Pharisees saw Jesus dining with the publicans and sinners.) ¹⁸And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? >Fasting was based on tradition. No need to fast for what’s already with them.

¹⁹And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. >Parable: while Jesus was with them, there was no need to fast.

²⁰But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. >Jesus ascended to Heaven.

²¹No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. >Leave the old dirty past behind, don’t try and take it into the newness of life.

²²And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred (spoiled): but new wine must be put into new bottles.

>Like trying to put something new in something that’s stretched out, worn out, patched up it has no other choice then to burst. And that which is new is wasted.

Breakdown wine: Old wine is less alcohol, less fruity, more acid. New wine taste riper, higher alcohol %, less acid, and fruitier.

Wine goes through fermentation: Which is a chemical breakdown by bacteria substance. -Our microbiological friends. So, it’s a compound of STUFF, that needs to breakdown, the STUFF pulled up from the old man; the old life.

God is trying to do a NEW thing. He wants to breakdown that STUFF and put new. Ye must put the old man to death be raised as a new creature in Christ. Put on the new man, for the old man cannot stretch nor handle the NEW.

God is trying to do a NEW thing. As God did for Israel, in Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. ¹⁹Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

He’s trying to do a shift. When you BEGIN to clean out, when you BEGIN to renew, that’s when He BEGINs to show you the good stuff that you have. You don’t know what’s inside you until you clean it out. However, you are too busy holding on to the stuff that’s cluttering your closet. God wants to shift the GIFT that’s inside you but you too busy operating in the old.

Colossians 3:5-10 ⁵Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence (strong sexual desire; lust), and covetousness (inordinately [excessive] or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy. eagerly desirous.), which is idolatry[worship of idols]: ⁶For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: ⁷In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. ⁸But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath [extreme anger], malice [desire to do evil], blasphemy [the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.], filthy communication out of your mouth. ⁹Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; ¹⁰And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: *Put on the mind of Christ.

The pandemic came to shift a new thing, but people are so use to the traditional old ways. We should be in a revival as the day of Pentecost. Keep doing the same stuff you gonna keep reaping the same old worn out stuff. Remove old stuff out the way and make room for new. DO IT NOW! DON’T DELY the SHIFT.

2 Chronicles 7:13-14 ¹³If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; ¹⁴If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Don’t ask questions like why. Just move, just begin again!

Distractions will try and delay you. The principalities of the dark places will try and distract you from your new. Learn to block them. Stay in communication with prayer. Flesh (self-pleasures) will always rise up to try and distract you from walking in your new. Die to your flesh daily.

Luke 9:24-25 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. ²⁵If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Distractions will magnify when God is doing a new thing. It’s like your plate becomes full. “I got to do this, I got to do that. I got a list of responsibilities to do.” GET IN THE PLACE WHERE YOU ARE ONLY ABOUT YOUR FATHERS’ BUSINESS! He already has taken care of your needs. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and ALL these things shall be added unto you.

The LORD wants you to be dead to your fleshly ways. However, wants the natural look to line up with the NEW SPIRITUAL so people can see the fruits. People want to see what God has done. If you are Spiritually growing it should show when you come before people. There should be good self-care, peace, joy, love, …

A Spiritual being is known by the fruit he bears. Luke 6:43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Matthew 7:16-20 ¹⁶Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? ¹⁷Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. ¹⁸A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. ¹⁹Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. ²⁰Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

People of the world judge how blessed you are by the things you are blessed with. So, one should see God as you prosper. The world should adapt to who we are in Christ. OBEDIENCE produces fruit! We must want to go through the “don’t feel good” process to reap the fruit. You might burst in the process if you don’t get rid of the old.

Meaning of NEW: Not existing before, made, introduced, discovered, recently or new for the first time. Didn’t exist or BEGIN until now.

What’s attached to your “old” cannot move into your “NEW”.

Stop letting the illusions that’s being thrown at you keep you in bondage.

2 Corinthians 10:5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Renew your mind daily. Line up with Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. God has already done what He is going to do.

Stop looking out the natural eye, Stop looking at people. What God has done no eye can see.

1 Corinthians 2: 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

>Returning to a previous position or condition.

Are you Born again and messed up by operating out of disobedience, STOP! Repent! Get rid of the old, return home and begin again.

If you haven’t been born again terminate that old position/condition, and begin again by becoming new.

>In addition to what has already been mentioned. (Furthermore)

As it’s mentioned in the Word of God, become a NEW creature in Christ Jesus, walk in the NEWNESS of LIFE, walk in righteousness, true holiness, operate after the HOLY SPIRIT of God in OBEDIENCE, and that’s what makes you PERFECT as the father in Heaven is PERFECT.

Flesh (carnal nature) can never be perfect. Allow the Word of God to Work thru you.

> Used to introduce a further point for consideration, supporting or contrasting with what has just been said. (Also) >Scripture backs it up.

Isiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

>Used to ask someone to repeat something. (Say what?)

The word of GOD doesn’t change.

**Self-examine, cleanup, throw out, renew, BEGIN AGAIN! Don’t delay! Don’t repeat, REPENT!

So, for my begin again, I will walk in my ANEW existence and ARISE with ORIGINATE additions in Christ Jesus.

On the other hand, I am ✝BRAND NEW

What is your BEGIN AGAIN?

Walking by Faith, and not by sight

Posted on June 6, 2020October 19, 2020 by Tabatha Baisden

That which has been done no natural eye can see nor carnal ear can hear. As we walk daily in this world called life, there are many trials that we are faced with. However, the outcome comes solely on response. I’m certain most have heard “you reap what you sow”. That is a very powerful statement when you really think about it. That which you put out is what you get back, double or triple fold. This is the main root to generational curses.

Not really comprehending what we are doing in the moments that our journey of life brings, we find ourselves in a ditch while it’s pouring rain. It’s not the storm that tears you down, it’s not having the proper covering that weakens you.

*The HOLY SPIRIT is your covering.

The book of James lets us know how we can walk in true faith. Let’s look at James 1:1-8: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.²My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;³Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.⁴But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.⁵If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.⁶But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.⁷For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.⁸A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

So, according to the Word of God, if we ask God of something with a wavereth mind, meaning any doubt, we shall not receive any thing of the Lord. WOW! May we learn to walk by true faith in Christ.

Hebrew 11:1,3,6

KJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Substance: the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists and which has a tangible, solid presence. [Reality]

Hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. 2. A feeling of trust.

Evidence: The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. [conformation] 2. Be or show evidence of. [manifest]

AMP version: Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (trusting God for) (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].

KJV ³Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

AMP version: By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.

KJV ⁶But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Hebrew chapter 11 mentions many examples of one having faith and not leaning to their own understanding.