POW- a person who has been captured and imprisoned by the enemy in war.
Have you ever felt like you've been captured and imprisoned in this WAR we call Christianity?
As I war for my God, my family, my church, my generation, my city, my nation, myself, I see the casualties of war and fellow soldiers taken captive. But it's a sad sight to see when you watch fellow soldiers defeat themselves before the enemy can even get to them. You witness in the heat of battle the horror of losing your loved ones, but it's like they walked into the prison themselves. A walk without power and authority is no walk at all. It says in the book of Isaiah that if you don't stand firm in your faith you won't stand at all. That's a bold statement that should wake you up to the reality of what it means to be a Christian. If you're still getting defeated by yourself you can't go to war. True warriors are born on the battlefield, but if you stand on the side line instead of the front line how will you know what you're made of?
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Foundation
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, that is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he had built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.
The only foundation that can hold up something eternal is the ROCK, Jesus Christ. Everything that is built will be tested through his purifying FIRE. Will you be builders that when the FIRE comes only escape with your life? Or will you be a builder who's foundation is secure and will go through the purifying and still stand tall? I apply this to myself as someone trying to build something eternal and pleasing to my Father. I let him break up and get rid of all the debris in my life, so he can be my FOUNDATION, and the rest is history. Build something eternal and receive your reward in heaven. Don't be someone who loses years of work thinking you were standing on the rock when you were really building sand castles. The waves will come and the FIRE will consume, but will you be honored or put to shame for a foolish foundation.
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, that is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he had built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.
The only foundation that can hold up something eternal is the ROCK, Jesus Christ. Everything that is built will be tested through his purifying FIRE. Will you be builders that when the FIRE comes only escape with your life? Or will you be a builder who's foundation is secure and will go through the purifying and still stand tall? I apply this to myself as someone trying to build something eternal and pleasing to my Father. I let him break up and get rid of all the debris in my life, so he can be my FOUNDATION, and the rest is history. Build something eternal and receive your reward in heaven. Don't be someone who loses years of work thinking you were standing on the rock when you were really building sand castles. The waves will come and the FIRE will consume, but will you be honored or put to shame for a foolish foundation.
Spirit Search
It says in the Book of Corinthians that the Holy Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God himself. So, I present you with a question. What is your Spirit searching for? Does it skim the surface of God's character? Or does it dig deep unraveling the layers upon layers of the wonders of Christ. Ever since I decided to pick up my cross and follow HIM, I've wanted more and more. Fighting tooth and nail to get to the one who created me with such potential. Just like our relationship with God we haven't even seen a glimpse of what life could be like.
UNTAPPED POTENTIAL
There is a pain of wanting to be more, but the fear haunts us and keeps us from reaching for it. We need to be those people to reach for what seems to be unreachable. Search the deep things of God and witness how good it truly is.
amen amen
UNTAPPED POTENTIAL
There is a pain of wanting to be more, but the fear haunts us and keeps us from reaching for it. We need to be those people to reach for what seems to be unreachable. Search the deep things of God and witness how good it truly is.
amen amen
Monday, June 23, 2008
What Do You Stand For?
If you stand for nothing then you will fall for everything.
If you don't stand for anything how easily will it be to fall?
We walk through life out for ourselves but there is a greater cause. God is the only thing with substance in this world and yet we won't stand for him. I quit walking alone and took my stance on the front line ready for war. God let my body be scarred and torn apart by the enemy until all that is left is you. Unbreakable, unrelentless, unbelievable, you are the KING of kings and LORD of lords and I choose to be whatever you want me to be in your kingdom.
If you don't stand for anything how easily will it be to fall?
We walk through life out for ourselves but there is a greater cause. God is the only thing with substance in this world and yet we won't stand for him. I quit walking alone and took my stance on the front line ready for war. God let my body be scarred and torn apart by the enemy until all that is left is you. Unbreakable, unrelentless, unbelievable, you are the KING of kings and LORD of lords and I choose to be whatever you want me to be in your kingdom.
Wilderness Campaign
As I walk through my wilderness sometimes I grow weary not seeing any progress in MY timing. While I walk with God and remain faithful, trusting that he has a plan to use those situations to teach me a lesson, he speaks to me. He tells me, my son your STRENGTH is being tested. The Hebrew word for strength literally means a warrior's strength. My Father is teaching me to rely totally on his strength to become a warrior for his cause. Now in my desert place my posture changes from a slumped and defeated limp to a confident and overcoming march. I remind myself to keep moving through the pain to get to my promise land. So I pick up my cross and tighten my laces as I walk through the valley of death. Abba, You are my Strength.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Fan The Flame
Living a life a Revival is only something the spiritually hungry undergo in their walk. To be tested every second of everyday to get closer to the living God. Our body is put through the purifying process to melt away the sin in our life to see the face of our Lord. Once we realize the Holy Spirit's power in us, it should consume us like fire in our bones. That's when we grasp the fact that we're instruments of war forged in the flames of righteousness. Time after time I find myself using only a glimpse of the authority and power given to me as a Christian and it makes my spirit long for more. The solution is simple. FAN THE FLAME. We already have the power we just need to have faith in God and live it out. Consume the word, pray with passion, and praise with all your heart, soul, mind, and YOUR life will be a testimony of what God WILL do. If you seek Revival STOP! You're in Revival you just need to start living like it.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Letter to Self
Dear Self,
I don't know how to start this letter, so I'll just get right to the
point. We've been together for a long time, but in this last year and
a half things have changed. I'm not the same person you once knew. I
know what you're thinking, who knows you better than me? I'm sorry to
say this but I've found someone else. He knows me better than you and
as crazy as it sounds he knew me before you did. He told me he made me
for greater things that this world has never seen. He makes me feel so
good even when he tells me things I don't want to hear. This letter is
to tell you that I can't be with you anymore. I remember the trouble
we got into and all the pain you caused me. I listened to you for way
to long and I'm sick and tired of feeling alone. Even as I write this
down I feel freer than I've ever felt. It's like I'm changing into the
person he told me I'd be transforming into as we speak. He is real and
he's closer to me than you'd ever be. I look at him and want to be
like him. When he looks at me he seems to look deeper than you ever
have. I'm leaving you and never coming back. He will be my everything.
He will supply all my needs. He will teach me to be who I was destined
to be and accomplish what I need to accomplish. Good-bye forever
because today I'm dead to you.
I don't know how to start this letter, so I'll just get right to the
point. We've been together for a long time, but in this last year and
a half things have changed. I'm not the same person you once knew. I
know what you're thinking, who knows you better than me? I'm sorry to
say this but I've found someone else. He knows me better than you and
as crazy as it sounds he knew me before you did. He told me he made me
for greater things that this world has never seen. He makes me feel so
good even when he tells me things I don't want to hear. This letter is
to tell you that I can't be with you anymore. I remember the trouble
we got into and all the pain you caused me. I listened to you for way
to long and I'm sick and tired of feeling alone. Even as I write this
down I feel freer than I've ever felt. It's like I'm changing into the
person he told me I'd be transforming into as we speak. He is real and
he's closer to me than you'd ever be. I look at him and want to be
like him. When he looks at me he seems to look deeper than you ever
have. I'm leaving you and never coming back. He will be my everything.
He will supply all my needs. He will teach me to be who I was destined
to be and accomplish what I need to accomplish. Good-bye forever
because today I'm dead to you.
Sincerely yours, the New Creation of Christ Josiah Centeno
Fruit of Prayer
Have you seen the fruits of your prayers?
Sometimes we pray and we feel there is delay in the process between
speaking and getting our results.
Remember that it's in God's timing not ours. Let me just share how
crazy God answers prayer and how his timing is so on point it'll make
your head spin.
On Friday I left early for work to go to my cousin's funeral. I had a
feeling all day that God wanted me to pray, so I went home and prayed.
I prayed for people at the funeral to be saved and changed. Funeral
went very well. Monday I go to work and it's just me and my team lead
there. He looked a little off and was playing gospel music which is
very un like him. I asked him if he was ok and he said no. I said if
you need anything let me know. Went to the bathroom came back and then
he opened up and told me his situation. He felt like he was backed up
against a wall and God was trying to get his attention. Praise God
great place to be for change. I shared somethings the Holy Spirit put
on me to share about his situation and then shared my testimony.
(Behind the scenes) He has been praying with another co-worker before
this happened. He took it all in and was shocked at the transformation
God's done in my life. After all is said and done he looks like a
burden has lifted and I invited him to church to have encounter with
God not a church experience. I looked around and I still noticed
nobody was there. He told me that Friday they told everyone at the end
of the day not to come in. He told me he was gonna call me but he just
couldn't. God or coincidence? I've been praying for a while that God
would put someone in my path to share the gospel from work. Prayer
answered. He's been praying with people. Prayer answered. I still had
a job even though I wasn't supposed to be there. Prayer answered. NOT
ONLY THAT but I've been praying for my brother Jeremy to come back
home or meet someone where he was in Florida to speak to him and get
him back on the right track with Christ and my wife text me that he's
going to be moving back in august. I prayed for that a long time ago
and almost forgot but in the midst of my joy of sharing what God has
done for me to save someone else God gave me and extra blessing that
almost had me in tears at work.
God who am I that you listen and never forget a single prayer I make?
God is perfect in his timing the way he set things up there is no way
you can call all of that a coincidence.
Faith as small as a mustard seed? I just moved up to apple seed.
Sometimes we pray and we feel there is delay in the process between
speaking and getting our results.
Remember that it's in God's timing not ours. Let me just share how
crazy God answers prayer and how his timing is so on point it'll make
your head spin.
On Friday I left early for work to go to my cousin's funeral. I had a
feeling all day that God wanted me to pray, so I went home and prayed.
I prayed for people at the funeral to be saved and changed. Funeral
went very well. Monday I go to work and it's just me and my team lead
there. He looked a little off and was playing gospel music which is
very un like him. I asked him if he was ok and he said no. I said if
you need anything let me know. Went to the bathroom came back and then
he opened up and told me his situation. He felt like he was backed up
against a wall and God was trying to get his attention. Praise God
great place to be for change. I shared somethings the Holy Spirit put
on me to share about his situation and then shared my testimony.
(Behind the scenes) He has been praying with another co-worker before
this happened. He took it all in and was shocked at the transformation
God's done in my life. After all is said and done he looks like a
burden has lifted and I invited him to church to have encounter with
God not a church experience. I looked around and I still noticed
nobody was there. He told me that Friday they told everyone at the end
of the day not to come in. He told me he was gonna call me but he just
couldn't. God or coincidence? I've been praying for a while that God
would put someone in my path to share the gospel from work. Prayer
answered. He's been praying with people. Prayer answered. I still had
a job even though I wasn't supposed to be there. Prayer answered. NOT
ONLY THAT but I've been praying for my brother Jeremy to come back
home or meet someone where he was in Florida to speak to him and get
him back on the right track with Christ and my wife text me that he's
going to be moving back in august. I prayed for that a long time ago
and almost forgot but in the midst of my joy of sharing what God has
done for me to save someone else God gave me and extra blessing that
almost had me in tears at work.
God who am I that you listen and never forget a single prayer I make?
God is perfect in his timing the way he set things up there is no way
you can call all of that a coincidence.
Faith as small as a mustard seed? I just moved up to apple seed.
The Origin
Remember things past that forms the present future.
"Can you handle revival? Do you thrive under pressure? Is the
stretching of your gifts, talents and energies giving you the
sensation that something is brewing? I am shouting inside when the
battle get's loud on the outside. Get in your prayer closet's beloved.
Attack the word with a pit bull faith. Live like you are responsible
for 1000 of lives because you are. We are out to destroy the gates of
hell and believe me hell is after you whether you like it or not.
Today let your fury be focused at the hordes of evil. You may not used
to fighting but a power is waiting for you to say the word, swing the
sword and grab your courage because tonight you will need it before
the sun goes down. This might all sound a bit dramatic depending on
where you are. Regardless I leave you to these action steps and let
the righteous rise up." from Pastor Jamie Centeno of In The Light
Ministries Philadelphia
Remember what God whispered in your ear? He told you who you are
supposed to be. The secret identity has been revealed, and your
awesome power awakened. Do like the super heroes do when they find out
they have the power to save lives and become stronger than they could
have ever imagined, USE IT! Your heroes journey starts NOW there are
people dying in our story. Will you be the one that watches them die
without a chance to know the one who saved you then gave you the same
power he has?
WAKE UP! OPEN YOUR EYES! THIS IS NOT A DREAM! THIS IS LIFE! USE IT!
What's your Super-Power?
The Sound of Revival
There is a low rumbling coming from In The Light Philadelphia like the
noise you hear before a storm hits. Praise and Worship flash like
lightning illuminating the house of God. Our Prayers rip through the
sky and crack the spiritually dead streets causing the lost to look
around in confusion. There's always the calm before the storm, but
that time is over. Philadelphia is screaming out for Revival. Not a
Revival to come but REVIVAL NOW.
noise you hear before a storm hits. Praise and Worship flash like
lightning illuminating the house of God. Our Prayers rip through the
sky and crack the spiritually dead streets causing the lost to look
around in confusion. There's always the calm before the storm, but
that time is over. Philadelphia is screaming out for Revival. Not a
Revival to come but REVIVAL NOW.
MY GOD WILL NOT COME QUIETLY. HIS VOICE WILL BOOM IN THE SKY AND THE
WORLD WILL STARE IN AWE AT OUR KING. THE BLOOD OF JESUS WILL POUR OUT
OF HEAVEN AND DRENCH THE STREETS OF PHILADELPHIA. FLASHES OF
TRANSFORMATION WILL LIGHT UP THE SKY AS THE ARMY OF THE LORD MARCHES
IN THE DARKNESS. THE ENEMY FLEES. CAN'T YOU SEE HIM RUNNING? DO YOU
SEE THE BROKEN FALLING TO THEIR KNEES? WILL YOU WITNESS THE POWER OF
GOD OVER THIS CITY OR WILL YOU PARTICIPATE IN IT?
The Sound of Revival is rising. They say the storm is the calmest
before it hits, but I'm tired of being contained. The Holy Spirit
inside me has been waiting to be unleashed to another level. I am the
WILDMAN of GOD. God is calling me to the front line. He knows I love
being in the storm and battling the enemy in the muddy trenches of war
for the souls trapped in the same prison I escaped from. Let's get our
hands dirty for the things of God.
I'M GOING TO WAR. Who's coming with me?
Father and Son
I was born. I learned how to crawl. I learned how to walk. I learned
how to run.
My Father watched me as I began to crawl. He taught me how to walk.
Then He let me run.
But I ran to far. I got lost.
I ran into a lot of trouble. I walked into a lot of danger. I fell
into a lot of temptation. All I could do now is crawl.
Tears filled my eyes. All around me was darkness. I was afraid.
I screamed out to my Father. He heard me. He came.
His voice was as gentle as a whisper, yet still powerful, like the
sound of rolling thunder.
As He got closer His light caused the darkness to flee. Everything
around me was exposed.
Demons surrounding me screaming for the blood in my veins and the soul
in my chest.
But they feared my Father and ran back into the shadows.
There was peace all around me. There was comfort in his presence.
Everything became still.
He picked me up in His arms. I was safe.
He told me no more running. No more crawling.
He said let's walk together. I told Him as long as He'd hold my hand
and never let go.
He smiled.
"I'll never let go of you just make sure you hold on to me."
how to run.
My Father watched me as I began to crawl. He taught me how to walk.
Then He let me run.
But I ran to far. I got lost.
I ran into a lot of trouble. I walked into a lot of danger. I fell
into a lot of temptation. All I could do now is crawl.
Tears filled my eyes. All around me was darkness. I was afraid.
I screamed out to my Father. He heard me. He came.
His voice was as gentle as a whisper, yet still powerful, like the
sound of rolling thunder.
As He got closer His light caused the darkness to flee. Everything
around me was exposed.
Demons surrounding me screaming for the blood in my veins and the soul
in my chest.
But they feared my Father and ran back into the shadows.
There was peace all around me. There was comfort in his presence.
Everything became still.
He picked me up in His arms. I was safe.
He told me no more running. No more crawling.
He said let's walk together. I told Him as long as He'd hold my hand
and never let go.
He smiled.
"I'll never let go of you just make sure you hold on to me."
The War Before Me
As I gaze over the land that has been raped and ravaged by it's
inhabitants a chill crawls up my spine. The stench of death scorches
my nostrils and burns my lungs as I inhale. Murder and loose morals
darken every street corner with no one seeking a solution. So I hang
my head low as the hunger for HIM, grows inside my soul. Tears begin
to stream down my face and I hear a voice. It was as gentle as a
breeze but as powerful as an earthquake.
I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SAVE THEM
Weakness crept over my body and my knees gave way. My head rose to the
sky and I responded, how?
The heavens seemed to smile as a beam of light pierced through the
clouds and fell upon me. My body felt like it was being transformed
from the inside out. I felt the power lifting me back to my feet.
The voice replied, I WILL USE YOU TO UNLEASH ME
My spirit trembled with anticipation, but my body was still like a
tree deeply rooted. My eyes were different. I saw things clearer like
a veil was lifted from in front of my eyes. The profanity I heard
before was now being drowned out by the cries for help. I could feel
the love growing for those who were once involved in all kinds of evil
deeds.
Now I spoke and declared, I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me. There is a war before me, but I will not retreat. I
will lay down my life for the one who saved my soul. I will take back
everything that's been stolen from me, my family, and the nations in
the name of JESUS. Then I shouted, VICTORY IS ON THE HORIZON!!! So I
ran towards it and didn't look back.
inhabitants a chill crawls up my spine. The stench of death scorches
my nostrils and burns my lungs as I inhale. Murder and loose morals
darken every street corner with no one seeking a solution. So I hang
my head low as the hunger for HIM, grows inside my soul. Tears begin
to stream down my face and I hear a voice. It was as gentle as a
breeze but as powerful as an earthquake.
I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SAVE THEM
Weakness crept over my body and my knees gave way. My head rose to the
sky and I responded, how?
The heavens seemed to smile as a beam of light pierced through the
clouds and fell upon me. My body felt like it was being transformed
from the inside out. I felt the power lifting me back to my feet.
The voice replied, I WILL USE YOU TO UNLEASH ME
My spirit trembled with anticipation, but my body was still like a
tree deeply rooted. My eyes were different. I saw things clearer like
a veil was lifted from in front of my eyes. The profanity I heard
before was now being drowned out by the cries for help. I could feel
the love growing for those who were once involved in all kinds of evil
deeds.
Now I spoke and declared, I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me. There is a war before me, but I will not retreat. I
will lay down my life for the one who saved my soul. I will take back
everything that's been stolen from me, my family, and the nations in
the name of JESUS. Then I shouted, VICTORY IS ON THE HORIZON!!! So I
ran towards it and didn't look back.
The Mountain
I was talking to God a couple of weeks ago and asked him what he
wanted to speak to me that day. So I closed my eyes like I normally do
and opened up my bible to Isaiah 2 The Mountain of the Lord. I read it
and was like naaaaaah that's not for me, so I closed my bible and
opened it again to Micah 4 MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD!!!!! I was like what
in the world. You can look it up for yourself but it talks about God
establishing his Mountain (Church, Kingdom, etc) in the last days and
how it'll be the highest of the high. After meditating on it for a
couple days and talking to some people I came to the conclusion that
God was telling me In The Light Philadelphia is going to be a Mountain
in the Last days. Just look back at what people spoke over our church
and the things we've been able to see and be apart of. It's crazy that
God would choose us to be so highly favored. God is good and he loves
our church and we need to move forward knowing that. I agree so let it
be. amen amen
wanted to speak to me that day. So I closed my eyes like I normally do
and opened up my bible to Isaiah 2 The Mountain of the Lord. I read it
and was like naaaaaah that's not for me, so I closed my bible and
opened it again to Micah 4 MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD!!!!! I was like what
in the world. You can look it up for yourself but it talks about God
establishing his Mountain (Church, Kingdom, etc) in the last days and
how it'll be the highest of the high. After meditating on it for a
couple days and talking to some people I came to the conclusion that
God was telling me In The Light Philadelphia is going to be a Mountain
in the Last days. Just look back at what people spoke over our church
and the things we've been able to see and be apart of. It's crazy that
God would choose us to be so highly favored. God is good and he loves
our church and we need to move forward knowing that. I agree so let it
be. amen amen
Unstoppable Christianity
As the heaviness of the Lord's presence weighed down on me sunday
morning during worship I got into my zone that makes me close my eyes
and internally seek God's face. I talked to my Father and asked him
questions about my journey and what he plans on teaching me next.
Suddenly, I opened my eyes and saw the sheer white flags being veiled
over the words on the projector screen, and I almost cried. I was
flooded with emotion by the overwhelming power of the bond I have with
my Creator. To me the flags revealed the veil I sometimes put over the
word of God that blinds me to the point that I can't experience how
beautiful his teachings are. When I unveil or open the word I as a
Christian begin to intertwine with the WORDS of God himself. If I
allow him to teach me through methods that would cripple or paralyze a
regular person how much stronger would I be in my walk. Pastor Jamie
spoke on being Unstoppable with the annointing of Christ and once we
tap into that power it's over. If I'm not halted by the pain than I
can never be stopped. My father made me for war so he teaches me the
tactics of warfare in worship, the power of prayer, and the potency of
praise. Armed with the sword of the spirit I'm ready for the battles
to come. As I stand in the middle of the battlefield and raise my
banner and shout out the war cry to my King, he shows the world the
beauty of a man in battle triumphing over his enemies in the name of
the Lord.
AMEN AMEN
morning during worship I got into my zone that makes me close my eyes
and internally seek God's face. I talked to my Father and asked him
questions about my journey and what he plans on teaching me next.
Suddenly, I opened my eyes and saw the sheer white flags being veiled
over the words on the projector screen, and I almost cried. I was
flooded with emotion by the overwhelming power of the bond I have with
my Creator. To me the flags revealed the veil I sometimes put over the
word of God that blinds me to the point that I can't experience how
beautiful his teachings are. When I unveil or open the word I as a
Christian begin to intertwine with the WORDS of God himself. If I
allow him to teach me through methods that would cripple or paralyze a
regular person how much stronger would I be in my walk. Pastor Jamie
spoke on being Unstoppable with the annointing of Christ and once we
tap into that power it's over. If I'm not halted by the pain than I
can never be stopped. My father made me for war so he teaches me the
tactics of warfare in worship, the power of prayer, and the potency of
praise. Armed with the sword of the spirit I'm ready for the battles
to come. As I stand in the middle of the battlefield and raise my
banner and shout out the war cry to my King, he shows the world the
beauty of a man in battle triumphing over his enemies in the name of
the Lord.
AMEN AMEN
Break It Down
My breakthrough requires three things me, God, and an obstacle. As I
stare at the obstacle God says to me...You ready? A smirk creeps to my
lips as I reply, Let's break it down!!!! The Lord is my strength whom
shall I be afraid? The Holy Spirit is inside me, Jesus Christ's blood
covers my body, and God the father is watching my back, front, top,
bottom, and side to side. I'm protected all around with an
impenetrable force field and I'm a force to be reckoned with. The the
power of God with me no obstacle is to big because my God is bigger.
Thank you Daddy for giving me the good things in you to make me like
you.
stare at the obstacle God says to me...You ready? A smirk creeps to my
lips as I reply, Let's break it down!!!! The Lord is my strength whom
shall I be afraid? The Holy Spirit is inside me, Jesus Christ's blood
covers my body, and God the father is watching my back, front, top,
bottom, and side to side. I'm protected all around with an
impenetrable force field and I'm a force to be reckoned with. The the
power of God with me no obstacle is to big because my God is bigger.
Thank you Daddy for giving me the good things in you to make me like
you.
The Power Of Out The Box
As I reflect on my relationship with my Father I think of all the
things he's taught me. How to be strong in the midst of difficult
times. To listen even when I don't like what I'm hearing. To serve and
be obedient even though my pride was telling me to do the opposite.
Now that I'm used to doing these things with the right heart I want to
know what else he can teach me. To see visions, break down
strongholds, cast out demons, heal people with all kinds of
sicknesses? Yes!!! Jesus said "Greater things will I do in the name of
the Lord." But my question is how do I get to exercise these gifts
that we already have? The answer is simple. TRUE FAITH IS ACTION. If I
believe what God says in his word I need to go out there and find
people who need these changes in there life and have faith the size of
the smallest seed on earth and do it through Christ Jesus who
strengthens me. I don't know about you but I see to many people dying
and suffering to just sit back and chill. I'm stepping out of the box
and I'm believing God and what he says in his word and do tap in to
what he has in store for our ministry, our city, our nation. AMEN AMEN
things he's taught me. How to be strong in the midst of difficult
times. To listen even when I don't like what I'm hearing. To serve and
be obedient even though my pride was telling me to do the opposite.
Now that I'm used to doing these things with the right heart I want to
know what else he can teach me. To see visions, break down
strongholds, cast out demons, heal people with all kinds of
sicknesses? Yes!!! Jesus said "Greater things will I do in the name of
the Lord." But my question is how do I get to exercise these gifts
that we already have? The answer is simple. TRUE FAITH IS ACTION. If I
believe what God says in his word I need to go out there and find
people who need these changes in there life and have faith the size of
the smallest seed on earth and do it through Christ Jesus who
strengthens me. I don't know about you but I see to many people dying
and suffering to just sit back and chill. I'm stepping out of the box
and I'm believing God and what he says in his word and do tap in to
what he has in store for our ministry, our city, our nation. AMEN AMEN
Tsk Tsk
What's going on family?
I've been going through a little rough patch in my walk and have been
steering off course. I have no one to blame, but myself. I hate losing
those moments of just being with God to wallow in my own mess. It took
me looking back at something I wrote during Revival to get me in the
right mindset again. I have to remember to live out my walk and not
just talk the talk. I love my daddy and when I don't take advantage of
his teachings I get weak. Father forgive me the sins I committed and
thank you for reminded me with a quick jab who I am. I snapped out of
it and I'm ready to get back in line.
I've been going through a little rough patch in my walk and have been
steering off course. I have no one to blame, but myself. I hate losing
those moments of just being with God to wallow in my own mess. It took
me looking back at something I wrote during Revival to get me in the
right mindset again. I have to remember to live out my walk and not
just talk the talk. I love my daddy and when I don't take advantage of
his teachings I get weak. Father forgive me the sins I committed and
thank you for reminded me with a quick jab who I am. I snapped out of
it and I'm ready to get back in line.
Whatchu You Know About That?
What is Revival? Revival is bringing back to life something that was
dead. Our church has been brought back to life!!! How do you continue
to walk in that? Live a life of reformation. Reformation means change,
so we live life growing in things of God. When Pastor Abraham spoke
the message for our body he said "Light yourself on fire (for Christ)
and people will come watch you burn." Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan if that
doesn't get you hype nothing will, because that was a message from
God. As our Church is torn down and rebuilt time and time again we
must remember his promise to keep on going. If you want to walk in the
spirit "PRAISE HIM"!!!!!!!!! with all you have and he will in turn
give you all you desire and more. I LOVE JESUS....... and I'll live my
life according to that.
dead. Our church has been brought back to life!!! How do you continue
to walk in that? Live a life of reformation. Reformation means change,
so we live life growing in things of God. When Pastor Abraham spoke
the message for our body he said "Light yourself on fire (for Christ)
and people will come watch you burn." Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan if that
doesn't get you hype nothing will, because that was a message from
God. As our Church is torn down and rebuilt time and time again we
must remember his promise to keep on going. If you want to walk in the
spirit "PRAISE HIM"!!!!!!!!! with all you have and he will in turn
give you all you desire and more. I LOVE JESUS....... and I'll live my
life according to that.
Rich Fools
I called this post rich fools because as Christians that's what we act
like. I don't know about you but my Daddy's the King of kings which
means he got some stuff at his disposal. And when it's said King of
kings and Lord of lords; who do you think it's talking about? It's
talking about us knuckle head. We are kings and queens representing
him and when we don't strut around like "I'm rich" then people won't
notice Christ as being a God who provides ALL. We're the kingdom of
Christ on earth right? Our pockets are already overflowing we just
haven't been investing enough in God and having faith in his promises
of provision. Come on people! Do you wanna be weak in your walk??? Not
me. God has spoken to me directly and through other people saying that
I'm gonna get so much of an outpouring of riches that I won't know
what to do with it. In the words of Flava Flav YEAAAAAAAAAA
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOY! I accept that promise and the terms it comes with to
endure some hardships to get there. If I'm blessed that much that
means I can bless others as much as God tells me to. Thank you Father
that I can be a servant to you and give what you've given me to bless
others.
I dedicate my talents, finances, energies, and love to the kingdom to
be increased so I may increase others. So I can live my life saying,
"I will be to blessed to be stressed." quote from Pastor Jamie.
Amen( I agree so let it be)
like. I don't know about you but my Daddy's the King of kings which
means he got some stuff at his disposal. And when it's said King of
kings and Lord of lords; who do you think it's talking about? It's
talking about us knuckle head. We are kings and queens representing
him and when we don't strut around like "I'm rich" then people won't
notice Christ as being a God who provides ALL. We're the kingdom of
Christ on earth right? Our pockets are already overflowing we just
haven't been investing enough in God and having faith in his promises
of provision. Come on people! Do you wanna be weak in your walk??? Not
me. God has spoken to me directly and through other people saying that
I'm gonna get so much of an outpouring of riches that I won't know
what to do with it. In the words of Flava Flav YEAAAAAAAAAA
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOY! I accept that promise and the terms it comes with to
endure some hardships to get there. If I'm blessed that much that
means I can bless others as much as God tells me to. Thank you Father
that I can be a servant to you and give what you've given me to bless
others.
I dedicate my talents, finances, energies, and love to the kingdom to
be increased so I may increase others. So I can live my life saying,
"I will be to blessed to be stressed." quote from Pastor Jamie.
Amen( I agree so let it be)
Deepest Depths
As new born or rededicated Christians we start our walk by taking our
baby steps of faith on the gentle shores of REAL LIFE. We creep closer
and closer towards the Ocean which will present us with wave after
wave of the Love of God. However, these waters are filled with deadly
sharks ready to devour us at any sign of weakness. Not being the best
of swimmers in the beginning we recoil in fear. It's sad how quickly
we forget we have the Holy Spirit as our life preserver and the Blood
of Jesus which is way to potent for the enemies to want to try and
take a bite. But remember this, closer we want to get to our Father in
Heaven the deeper the waters get and the more we will have to face our
fears and rely totally on his protection. The question is are you
ready? As for me, my answer is YES. I remember when I was to afraid to
swim in God's love I wouldn't even step off the boardwalk, but now
it's a different story. I'm ready to dive in and swim with all my
might, because I've survived the shark bites and came back tougher and
more equipped to face the waves and the storms of the enemy. I have
many scars that map out the testimony of my growth in which I was put
through and let me tell you I look spiritually diesel. And on top of
that I have a team of swimmers by my side who overcame the obstacles
looking nice and strong too. People who've had chunks taking out of
their flesh only to be replaced by the undying flesh of Jesus Christ.
And I thank God I have people who can help me out when I get a cramp
or get tired to keep me going. But right now I'm doing back strokes
during this time of revival enjoying the waves and feeling real good.
And I know when the sharks and storms come back even stronger than
before you better believe I'm swimming right into those things and
coming out looking even better than before. Amen and Amen
Let's Go Swimming In The Deep IN THE LIGHT MINISTRIES
baby steps of faith on the gentle shores of REAL LIFE. We creep closer
and closer towards the Ocean which will present us with wave after
wave of the Love of God. However, these waters are filled with deadly
sharks ready to devour us at any sign of weakness. Not being the best
of swimmers in the beginning we recoil in fear. It's sad how quickly
we forget we have the Holy Spirit as our life preserver and the Blood
of Jesus which is way to potent for the enemies to want to try and
take a bite. But remember this, closer we want to get to our Father in
Heaven the deeper the waters get and the more we will have to face our
fears and rely totally on his protection. The question is are you
ready? As for me, my answer is YES. I remember when I was to afraid to
swim in God's love I wouldn't even step off the boardwalk, but now
it's a different story. I'm ready to dive in and swim with all my
might, because I've survived the shark bites and came back tougher and
more equipped to face the waves and the storms of the enemy. I have
many scars that map out the testimony of my growth in which I was put
through and let me tell you I look spiritually diesel. And on top of
that I have a team of swimmers by my side who overcame the obstacles
looking nice and strong too. People who've had chunks taking out of
their flesh only to be replaced by the undying flesh of Jesus Christ.
And I thank God I have people who can help me out when I get a cramp
or get tired to keep me going. But right now I'm doing back strokes
during this time of revival enjoying the waves and feeling real good.
And I know when the sharks and storms come back even stronger than
before you better believe I'm swimming right into those things and
coming out looking even better than before. Amen and Amen
Let's Go Swimming In The Deep IN THE LIGHT MINISTRIES
Military Mindset
Prayer was the key to awaken a new level of urgency in my relationship
with my Father/King/Lord. During the prayer vigil I was getting vision
of my growth and what I would become in the Lord's Perfect purpose for
me within our ministry. The power of Ezekiel and speaking to dry bones
always causes my spirit to want to jump out of my flesh and explode.
The spiritual warfare call to speak in tongues and slay demons. A new
vision of a music conductor moving my hands to the orchestra and choir
and singing praises and worshiping God in an untouched level.
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan I'm ready to get dirty. I'm ready to get in the
trenches and infiltrate the enemy's camp and take back what was stolen
from my Father/King/Lord. It's time to change my mindset to a Military
Mindset and go and do some damage. We can't just sit back and let the
enemy attack us and destroy everything around us. We are in the battle
field it's time to start acting like it in all we do and say. Make
every strike count and make every stand be deeply rooted in Christ. We
will win. We will have victory. We will take back what was taken. Amen
with my Father/King/Lord. During the prayer vigil I was getting vision
of my growth and what I would become in the Lord's Perfect purpose for
me within our ministry. The power of Ezekiel and speaking to dry bones
always causes my spirit to want to jump out of my flesh and explode.
The spiritual warfare call to speak in tongues and slay demons. A new
vision of a music conductor moving my hands to the orchestra and choir
and singing praises and worshiping God in an untouched level.
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan I'm ready to get dirty. I'm ready to get in the
trenches and infiltrate the enemy's camp and take back what was stolen
from my Father/King/Lord. It's time to change my mindset to a Military
Mindset and go and do some damage. We can't just sit back and let the
enemy attack us and destroy everything around us. We are in the battle
field it's time to start acting like it in all we do and say. Make
every strike count and make every stand be deeply rooted in Christ. We
will win. We will have victory. We will take back what was taken. Amen
In The Wild
Our story begins with a call.
Pastor Jamie Centeno accepts.
He moves his entire family to Philadelphia and is joined by other
believers who believe God will change the city.
Services started in his living room with a small group. People came
and went, a few stayed.
Then we have a change of location and services begin in J's Hilltop.
People came and went, a few more stayed.
Our Leadership grew. Small but Powerful.
The new building was complete, not without a lot of hardship.
A new foundation built on Susquehanna.
In a short period of time we've gone through our own individual
battles and have overcome, so personally I'd like to say to those who
have overcome I, Josiah Centeno have seen it and acknowledge that God
has changed you and will continue to build you up.
To my Pastor, you bring the word to life and no matter how many go the
ones who stay will make that much more of an impact.
To our Praise Team, the way you bring it continues to show me what
real freedom in God is.
To our Leadership, you are strong and capable and I am honored to be
by your sides.
To our Child Care, to be able to care for children who are not your
own with such love is astounding and should be applauded always.
To our body, please keep fighting because we are being built to be
more through our pain and suffering.
I have been through the fire and bloodied myself in battle and I laugh
and praise God through it all because I am his what is there to fear.
Thank you Lord for loving me and making me unique.
Pastor Jamie Centeno accepts.
He moves his entire family to Philadelphia and is joined by other
believers who believe God will change the city.
Services started in his living room with a small group. People came
and went, a few stayed.
Then we have a change of location and services begin in J's Hilltop.
People came and went, a few more stayed.
Our Leadership grew. Small but Powerful.
The new building was complete, not without a lot of hardship.
A new foundation built on Susquehanna.
>From outreaches to triple p night we receive more and more from the
Lord. People come and go, more stay.In a short period of time we've gone through our own individual
battles and have overcome, so personally I'd like to say to those who
have overcome I, Josiah Centeno have seen it and acknowledge that God
has changed you and will continue to build you up.
To my Pastor, you bring the word to life and no matter how many go the
ones who stay will make that much more of an impact.
To our Praise Team, the way you bring it continues to show me what
real freedom in God is.
To our Leadership, you are strong and capable and I am honored to be
by your sides.
To our Child Care, to be able to care for children who are not your
own with such love is astounding and should be applauded always.
To our body, please keep fighting because we are being built to be
more through our pain and suffering.
I have been through the fire and bloodied myself in battle and I laugh
and praise God through it all because I am his what is there to fear.
Thank you Lord for loving me and making me unique.
Look In The Mirror
When I used to look in the mirror...........
My mind was a dark and black pit and I huddled in the corner screaming
in silence.
But now..............
There is a man with a new set of eyes. Eyes that see clear into the
horizon where his father is standing with open arms. My wounds are
bandaged and I am being healed body, soul, and mind. There is hope in
my face and there is new life and emotion. I accept love and know how
to return it. I have strength and I have survived my battle and my
King is to thank. You are my savior and you wrap me in your arms and
embrace me and your son eternally. I love you Lord you made me brand
new and I will seek only you because nothing else will do.
I used to see a Man with his innocence stolen at a young age by sexual
immorality and pornagraphic images whose eyes lusted after women and
the pleasure of their company.
I also saw a lifeless face robbed of emotions from years accepting
hate, anger, and unforgiveness in its place.
I was man so cold and numb to this world that when the word love was
spoken it made his insides sick.
>From my eyes, ear, mouth, and head dripped the poison I had learned to
accept from this world.My mind was a dark and black pit and I huddled in the corner screaming
in silence.
But now..............
There is a man with a new set of eyes. Eyes that see clear into the
horizon where his father is standing with open arms. My wounds are
bandaged and I am being healed body, soul, and mind. There is hope in
my face and there is new life and emotion. I accept love and know how
to return it. I have strength and I have survived my battle and my
King is to thank. You are my savior and you wrap me in your arms and
embrace me and your son eternally. I love you Lord you made me brand
new and I will seek only you because nothing else will do.
Join Us
We are foreigners in this world. We survive and yet it's not our
natural habitat. Why? God has given us the Holy Spirit which allows us
to survive the harshest conditions. Flaming arrows, fiery darts, and
countless enemies who wish to take us down with them. We are here to
infect this nation not to be infected by it. So praise God, Pastors,
Apostles, Evangelist, Prophets, Prophetess, Armour Bearers, Musicians,
Artists, and Writers. Children of the King we are all called to this
world for a purpose and we MUST accomplish that before we leave. We
are alien in a strange and familiar place, but we are never alone. We
have each other and most important we have God.
natural habitat. Why? God has given us the Holy Spirit which allows us
to survive the harshest conditions. Flaming arrows, fiery darts, and
countless enemies who wish to take us down with them. We are here to
infect this nation not to be infected by it. So praise God, Pastors,
Apostles, Evangelist, Prophets, Prophetess, Armour Bearers, Musicians,
Artists, and Writers. Children of the King we are all called to this
world for a purpose and we MUST accomplish that before we leave. We
are alien in a strange and familiar place, but we are never alone. We
have each other and most important we have God.
Living Legends
This message is for our church as a whole. I've been part of In The
Light Ministries Philadelphia since the beginning stages in my (Pastor/
brother'shouse) and my experience was anything but easy. I was
introduced to a relationship with God that I've never known. In this
process I died to many things, but now I welcome these hardships with
the readiness of a warrior. And so let it be shouted in the
battlefield that my scars in this war will be badges of honor. To my
Father, my King, my Savior, and my God; thank you for allowing me to
be tested so that I will become stronger and closer to you. The world
of men will recognize my face and in the realm of the spirit they will
see The Wild Man of God. So remember we're all meant to be something
great, but If we don't endure our boot camp we will never become
legends in the kingdom Christ.
Light Ministries Philadelphia since the beginning stages in my (Pastor/
brother'shouse) and my experience was anything but easy. I was
introduced to a relationship with God that I've never known. In this
process I died to many things, but now I welcome these hardships with
the readiness of a warrior. And so let it be shouted in the
battlefield that my scars in this war will be badges of honor. To my
Father, my King, my Savior, and my God; thank you for allowing me to
be tested so that I will become stronger and closer to you. The world
of men will recognize my face and in the realm of the spirit they will
see The Wild Man of God. So remember we're all meant to be something
great, but If we don't endure our boot camp we will never become
legends in the kingdom Christ.
A Warrior Is Born
The sounds of war echo in the alleyways of a city engulfed in darkness. There is a faint cry heard and the world is silenced. The one prophesied about has come. He was born, he lived, he died, than he rose again. When he ascended he left the gift of the Holy Spirit for all those willing to fight for his name. I choose to fight and so he's chosen me to wage war against an enemy who wants to rob, kill, and destroy everything he stands for. I was created to fight this war and it's infused in my make up. From now on I live my life with one thing in mind fight for the one who fought for me. amen amen
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