Neil emphasizes the importance of intimacy with the Father, obedience to His will, and living out the principles of faith rather than just speaking about them. Key Points: Faith and Obedience: Obeying God's commands is a result of love and intimacy with Him. God’s instructions are not demands from a boss but guidance from [...]
Neil calls for a heartfelt, expectation-free commitment to God, with an encouragement to view discipleship and worship as natural extensions of a close, loving relationship rather than as religious obligations. Based on John chapter 16:1-15 here are some of the key points of Neil's conversation: Intimacy in Relationship: Neil highlights the intimate relationship God [...]
I'm pulling stumps with Jesus and He asks me, "How does pulling stumps relate to faith?" I replied, "I think the pulling of stumps had more to do with love than it does faith, Lord." "Why?" asked the Lord. "Because I'm removing them so that we can drive around the area and turn corners [...]
Today I turned 73! I never figured I'd make it to 50. I woke up to the words from Jesus, "I'm so glad you're still alive today, Neil. Happy Birthday!" The Lord is rewarding me with His presence. The walk Jesus walked on this earth should be the foundation of who we are. Look [...]
When God gives us something to speak, but we don't like what He said, then what? 2 Corinthians 5:10 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad." James 2:14 "What [...]
TRUST. Trust is a relational foundation to having faith. Enter in to the rest [assurance] of God (Hebrews 3-4). Trust is the key to having the faith to walk in the promises of God. In other words, our faith is limited by our trust. We all would like more faith in God, but we [...]
Promises are made to be trusted. What did you do to test the promise out? What have you done to show that you have put trust in God in His promise? God wants us to move in trust.
Galatians 5:6 (AMPC) For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energized and expressed and working through love. Love is defined by ALL the character of God. I'm amazed at how much grace He has bestowed upon me and how He has honored [...]
James 2:14-18. Faith produces works. The foundation of faith is trust. And trust is built by relationship. The Lord has been speaking to me about trust. Real trust is measurable. It can be measured in every area of your life. You must move to a place where faith is real - and not conjured [...]
Faith Works by LOVE - Gal. 5:6 Every time we decide whether something we're reading in the Bible is relevant for us we are actually telling God, we know better than you. The Lord is asking, "Can you, will you trust me?" Walking in power comes from a place of relationship, trust and identity. [...]
