Sermon Notes 9/10 – Ephesians – Now

                                               NOW

-NOW refers to the Present – Revelation 1:8 – WHO IS

-We need healing NOW…Salvation NOW, Joy NOW, Victory NOW…JESUS NOW

NOW TO HIM –  this refers to Jesus Christ

-there are no substitutes for Jesus

TO HIM – means turn to the Lord

-it is repentance

-turning to Jesus means turning away from something

Joel 2:12-14 – as we turn to the Lord, blessings come

-To Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think

-turning to the Lord produces A TIME OF REVERSAL

-We need a NOW FAITH – Ephesians 1:15-16

-a NOW faith in a NOW God produces NOW results

What is NOW FAITH?

         ***NOW FAITH IS FAITH THAT REFUSES TO BE REFUSED***

-We must refuse to be denied our healing and breakthrough

        a. Because we reject anything contrary to the promises of God

Philippians 1:19 and 1:25 – Paul knew he would be delivered from jail and would not die and fulfill his destiny and purpose

We have promises to stand on just like Paul had:

Ex 15:26 – we are promised healing

Acts 16:30-31 – we are promised that our family will be saved

Psalm 23:1 – we are promised provision

1 John 5:14-15 – we are promised that our prayers are being answered

Hebrews 13:5 – we are promised His continual presence

          b. Because it is unwavering faith

Philippians 1:19, 25 – the word know means to absolutely positively know

-to know is to have a dynamic certainty in the Lord and in His Word

-Do not waver – James 1:6-8

-The word waver speaks of having 2 opinions/to have a divided loyalty & mind

           c. Because it is persistent faith – Genesis 32:24-30 & Luke 11:5-13

-it means to insist and trouble the enemy/not give up

-weakness invites aggression, but strength pushes the enemy back and troubles him

-promise – Galatians 6:9