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                           Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
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     Greetings. The word for today is Examine. When was the last time you had a heart examination before the Lord? If truth be told, we cannot judge ourselves entirely without the help of the Holy Spirit. He is our independent counsel and will tell us the truth about ourselves. As we analyze Ps 26:2, we see the word examine comes from the Hebrew word "Bachan", which is associated as Gold tried in the fire.

When Gold is tried in the fire, the impurities rise up and it is purified. When being examined by God, you will be like gold and tried in the fire. Usually, it is done when we are going thru trials and testings. It is at this point, God will allow those fiery trials to bring out whatever impurities lie in our minds and heart. The second thing he does is to try our reins, The word "reins" comes from the Hebrew word "Kilyah," which means the seat of emotions. This is where our soul is located (The mind, will, and emotions) It is at this point that the Holy Spirit will point out the pollution that has been set in our mind and how it affects our decision-making process.

Brethren, that is why mind renewal is so important. The word says that we have the mind of Christ, but it does us no good if we don't take his promises and apply it to ourselves. The word Christ is associated with lifting burdens and destroying yokes. As we renew our minds with the word, the fire will bypass us and we will pass inspection. As we take on his mind, we will think clearly and avoid deception in our lives.

The word says that we will have what we say. On this day, take some time and meditate in his word. Make mind renewal a priority and you will have the clarity to make good choices, have discernment, and avoid the traps of the enemy. Remember, you have the mind of Christ! Take what's yours and go onward to victory.

Confession---Dear Lord, I thank you for speaking to me. Forgive me for allowing my mind and heart to become polluted with the affairs of this world. Lord, try and examine my heart and mind. Help me to find any hidden motives or things that are not aligned with your will. I take the mind of Christ. I cast my cares and burdens to you. I declare that yokes are being destroyed in my life and family. I have the mind of Christ. I am more than a conqueror. Thank you for giving me the victory in Jesus name...amen.

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Overcome and enter into his rest.

Greetings. In today's study, find out how you can overcome and enter into his rest. We start by prayer. We invite you to submit your prayers so we can pray for you. Then, you will see a Bible teaching on how to overcome your weakness. Like what you see? Check us out on our Facebook page The Christian corner community church 56. Don't know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Pray this prayer---

Jesus, I ask you to forgive me of all my sins. Come into my heart and make me a new creation. I receive all that you did for me on the cross. Your death, burial, and resurrection is now my gift through your blood.  I will serve you for the rest of my life. Thank you for dying for me, in Jesus name. 

Communion and the Corona Virus.

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Do you want to open your book?

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Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. (Ps 139:16) (*)

       Greetings. Did you know that you are a book sent from heaven? God has written a book about your life, vision, and purposes. As he did, he sent you in a body so that you can fulfill what is written in your book. Even our Lord Jesus, who is God in the flesh, had to follow what was written in his book. (Heb 10:5-7) The amazing thing is that God has created within our DNA cell, a book that while we were yet in the womb, would determine the color of our eyes, hairs, and other interesting details. (**) We are indeed wonderfully and fearfully made.

         Brethren, it is important to know God's plan for your life. How do we know his plan? By knowing Him and the power of his resurrection. Also, our identity in Christ and what belongs to us. Knowledge of his will is key. Many Christians are confused about his will and some will never achieve to fulfilling what is in their book. Hosea 4:6 says--My people perish for lack of knowledge. We use the term, the truth shall set you free and that is true but you need to read the rest of the text. It is the truth that you know that makes you free. (John 8:32)

                 Knowing the truth is key. This knowledge of the truth involves the heart(Spirit). The word is a seed and you can have a mental assent of his will and promises, but it has to bypass your mind and settle in your heart for revelation knowledge to come and make his promises real for you. You may say--God is sovereign and he does what he wants to do. I, do, agree to a certain extent but there is one thing that God won't do is override your free will. Remember he is willing that nobody will perish but come to repentance, yet, we see that many are going to hell. Free will plays a part in Salvation as well as receiving God's promises for your life. (II Peter 3:9)

                        How to open your book

            A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. (Daniel 7:10)

                  May I call to attention that before the books were opened, there was a fiery stream that came from the throne and thousands were ministering to the Lord? It might have been angels or humans together but the fact of the matter there was ministry towards the Lord and it involved Praise and Worship. Another scripture that I want to call to your attention is Rev 19:10...

And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. (*)

                      John experienced the visitation of an angel and bowed down. The angel refused worship from John and directed it to God. He said---Worship God. Why? As we worship God, we will have the testimony of Jesus and the spirit of prophecy.  This verse is clear evidence of opening our book through Worship. Worship releases the spirit of prophecy and will result in our book being opened to us. 

It is interesting to know that worship comes from the Greek word "Proskuneo," which means to bow down and touch the forehead to the ground. I am not trying to sound like a legalist but the art of bowing down before the Lord has gotten lost in our worship. Let us be open to the old way of worship before the Lord especially in getting our books open. God bless you. 

(*) Verses courtesy of www.biblegateway.com

(**) The Atheist delusion----https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC5PzoXxRc0&t=38s