1 Peter 5:8 NIV Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Your going to need a bigger Boat. • We need Bigger/Greater Faith. • We all need to Develop our Faith. We all need ever growing faith. • This world is bringing people down, but we set safe guards in our lives by growing faith. Romans 1:16-17NIV For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” **The Demise of Jaws. ** They tried man made traps, fishing lures, bait of all kinds and all failed. • Notice what Chief Brody used to destroy Jaws WIND! 2 Corinthians 10:4 KJV (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) • Holy Spirit represented by many things and One of them is WIND, Breath!!! Acts 2:2 like a mighty rushing wind, Ezk. 37: Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God, “Come from the four winds.. The Dead Arose, John 3:8 we are born of the Spirit, The Wind, John 20:22 He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit. **3 Take aways, to destroy Jaws or the devil. ** 1 Peter 5:8 NIV Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. He seek doesn’t mean he gets to devour you. We stand together, Powerful Full of the Holy Ghost. The Blessings of God overtake us, Not The Enemy. BUT THE BLESSING… **1. Be in The Light in this World. ** 1 John 1:7 NIV But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. • Nothing Dispels darkness other than LIGHT! • It’s going to take LIGHT!! Can’t be double minded either. • Lions by their nature Hunt in Darkness. Their eyes are developed for darkness. • Do not spend your time in Darkness. Lust of the Flesh Lust of the eye, Pride of life. Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Several years ago I was given a CD called Silent Witness, Country artist. We need believers NOT SILENT in the Shark infested Times. **2. Don’t fall prey in The Storms. ** • Lions Love to hunt prey in THE distractions of the storm. • Keep your Eyes on Jesus. Not the thunder or lightning. • Keep your heart on His Word and His Promises. **3. Use the weapons God has given us. ** Be Alert/Sober Vigilant: Gregoreo, be on your guard, to be watchful, be attentive. • Have the attitude of the lookout. • Making sure the enemy CAN’T Succeed. • Making sure the enemy doesn’t gain entry to your life and family. • Cry out Create in. me. Clean heart and renew a Right spirit in me. Adversary: Antidikos set against like and apposing lawyer. Like an opponent in a lawsuit. He is bent on your destruction and wants to use God’s law against you. Side Note: Please help us pray to exceed 200 in regular attendance. Help us pray Church growth the larger the church the more people we reach.
