Pastor Joshua leads us into 2024 by starting us off with the word of the year — Increased Capacity. He preaches about how to the Lord decides when blessings will fall based on how we increase our faith and our capacity for the things of the Spirit. Be open to what the Lord is doing this year as we increase our capacity!
Hebrews 11:6 New King James Version
6 …He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Luke 5:1-11 New Living Translation
5 One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. 2 He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there. 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” 5 “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” 6 And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! 7 A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking. 8 When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” 9 For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. 10 His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 11 And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.
Principle: It’s NOT what you’ve done before.
Principle: God wants to INCREASE our CAPACITY in the natural and in the spiritual.
Principle: God will give you the strategy to enable you to operate at a higher capacity.
3 John 1:2 New King James Version
2 …I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Deuteronomy 8:18 New Living Translation
18 Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful, in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath.
1 Chronicles 4:10 New Living Translation
10 …“Oh, that you would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!” And God granted him his request.
Mark 16:17New Living Translation
17 These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe…
Question: Do you want to follow His lead or stay on the shore?
Principle: Seize the moments God gives you!
Principle: To increase capacity you have to go deeper.
Principle: God wants to trade your doubt for His faith.
Question: How much can your nets hold?
Principle: Sharing the blessing is how you increase capacity.
Principle: A lack of spirit lead generosity, can cause you to lose out on the real blessing God wants to give you.
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