Then the Lord answered me and said:
"Write the vision
And make it plain on tablets,
That he may run who reads it.
For the vision is yet for an appointed time;
But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie.
Though it tarries, wait for it;
Because it will surely come,
It will not tarry."
(Habakkuk 2:2-3, NKJV)
What's the vision God has given you?
My vision consists of making disciples of all nations; preaching the Gospel; proclaiming the Good News to the poor; setting the captives free.
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20, NKJV)
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
Because the Lord has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord,
And the day of vengeance of our God;
To comfort all who mourn,
To console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”
(See Isaiah 61:1-3, NKJV)
What exactly does it involve for you?
It involves speaking, teaching, preaching God's word all over the world whether in person and/or on-line via social media pages, blogs, podcasts, and other media. You can listen to a couple of my biblical messages on the Church for Entrepreneurs' website --- The Believers True Identity in Christ and Jesus in the Wilderness.
I have so far written and published 3 prayer journals which are located both on Amazon and CreateSpace eStore. I also have 3 digital versions of the prayer journals available through my Etsy shop and PayHip. I have written numerous articles, notes, blog posts which are available through LinkedIn's Pulse, Facebook's Notes, this In Spirit and In Truth blog, and the Clothed in His Righteousness blog.
I am available for speaking engagements at conferences, seminars, churches, retreats, luncheons. I am also available for leading, facilitating, teaching Bible studies at your church or in your home. Additionally, I am available for writing opportunities whether as a contributor, author, blogger.
Copyright 2019 by Dawn Freeman. All rights reserved.
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Saturday, April 20, 2019
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Greater Works
Jesus
never became friends with the devil. However, within the body of Christ, it
seems that some members think and believe that we are to just tolerate sin and
passively accept the works of the devil in the world. Too many Christians seem
to believe that it's alright for men to think, dress, and act like women; women
to think, dress, and act like men; for both men and women to have operations
and procedures which change their God-created physical bodies; and so much
more. It is not alright. Nowhere in God's word does it say that is alright with
Almighty God either. Therefore, it should not be alright with any true believer
within the body of Jesus Christ.
One of the reasons I have brought this up is due to a ministry meeting I attended a couple of months ago. This particular ministry hosts support groups for both men and women at different agencies within the community. Now, they are allowing men who identify as women to attend women support groups which not only bothers me but concerns me for the actual women within the groups who may want and need to talk confidentially about their past, their relationships, the men in their lives; and more. With so-called women now identifying themselves as women instead of actually men, it can be even more of crossed boundary lines within the support groups. As a minister, I found the whole topic of self-identified women who are still physically men allowed in women support groups to be very disturbing to me.
One of the reasons I have brought this up is due to a ministry meeting I attended a couple of months ago. This particular ministry hosts support groups for both men and women at different agencies within the community. Now, they are allowing men who identify as women to attend women support groups which not only bothers me but concerns me for the actual women within the groups who may want and need to talk confidentially about their past, their relationships, the men in their lives; and more. With so-called women now identifying themselves as women instead of actually men, it can be even more of crossed boundary lines within the support groups. As a minister, I found the whole topic of self-identified women who are still physically men allowed in women support groups to be very disturbing to me.
For those who are truly blood-bought
children of God, we are in the world but not of the world. It is so very
important for us to set an example as Jesus Christ was the example for us. He
never condoned sin even in unbelievers such as the adulteress woman. He didn't
condemn her either. However, He did tell her to go and sin no more. With the
demon-possessed man, Jesus rebuked the evil spirit within the man as well as
commanded him to come out and go into the swine. He didn't just accept the
demonic man as he was at the time. There are also plenty of other instances in
God's word where Jesus didn't tolerate the sin nor placate the sinner.
"...as He is, so are we in this
world..." (1 John 4:17, NKJV - emphasis added mine)
Jesus not only tells us the works we are to
do here, but He also shows us the works we are to do in God's word. Before He
left this world, He told all of God's legitimate children that we do greater
works than He did while He was here. (See John 14:12-14) Consequently, I not
only encourage you but also strongly urge you to do all of His work in this
world.
"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on
me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has
sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and
release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s
favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn..."
(Isaiah 61:1-2, NIV)
Who will seriously join me? I am looking for people to partner with me in ministry.
Copyright 2018 by Dawn
Freeman. All rights reserved.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
"Where is Your Faith?"
Jesus asked His disciples, "Where is your faith?" They had all been traveling in a boat together when a huge storm came up. Jesus had been sleeping in the boat after a day of ministry. His disciples woke Him up because they were afraid of the storm. After Jesus calmed the storm, He asked them this very relevant question. (See Luke 8:22-25)
I have found myself in situations where I should have asked other people, "Where is your faith?"
I didn't think of that question at the time. However, looking back now, that was the right question to ask other believers.
Awhile back, I was having a phone conversation with a friend who I hadn't talked to in a couple of months. I shared with her some personal good news as well as some of my prayer concerns or requests. As I shared with her my concerns, at every turn, she gave me a negative and worldly view instead of a good and Biblical perspective. It caught me off guard. I didn't expect it from her because normally she was a supportive, encouraging, and praying-type friend.
We previously had shared some good times in life and ministry when we lived physically closer together. Yet, the distance had not only separated us physically but also spiritually over recent months. We weren't in the same place physically nor spiritually. After our conversation, I was just stunned. What had happened? Or, better yet, what had not happened?
A personal conversation with another friend also surprised me. After a women's Bible study and prayer group meeting, I requested to speak to the leader in private. I shared with her some personal information regarding my spiritual journey. I expected her to speak life to me and over the situation that I shared with her. Instead, she spoke death. She even told me there was no hope.
What? No hope? I thought to myself after our conversation. Unbelievable! A leader of a Bible study group telling me, 'There's no hope'.
Afterwards, I had to encourage and pray for myself as well as pray for her. There is always hope. Jesus is our hope! With God, all things are possible (See Matthew 19:26).
Why didn't she think that? Why didn't she say it? Perhaps, she was having a personal crisis of faith at the time. I couldn't believe it though. We had finished Bible study earlier where she talked about speaking life. Now, she was doing the opposite.
Anyway, to both of those ladies and any others who are now lacking faith, I have to ask..."Where is Your Faith?"
I have found myself in situations where I should have asked other people, "Where is your faith?"
I didn't think of that question at the time. However, looking back now, that was the right question to ask other believers.
Awhile back, I was having a phone conversation with a friend who I hadn't talked to in a couple of months. I shared with her some personal good news as well as some of my prayer concerns or requests. As I shared with her my concerns, at every turn, she gave me a negative and worldly view instead of a good and Biblical perspective. It caught me off guard. I didn't expect it from her because normally she was a supportive, encouraging, and praying-type friend.
We previously had shared some good times in life and ministry when we lived physically closer together. Yet, the distance had not only separated us physically but also spiritually over recent months. We weren't in the same place physically nor spiritually. After our conversation, I was just stunned. What had happened? Or, better yet, what had not happened?
A personal conversation with another friend also surprised me. After a women's Bible study and prayer group meeting, I requested to speak to the leader in private. I shared with her some personal information regarding my spiritual journey. I expected her to speak life to me and over the situation that I shared with her. Instead, she spoke death. She even told me there was no hope.
What? No hope? I thought to myself after our conversation. Unbelievable! A leader of a Bible study group telling me, 'There's no hope'.
Afterwards, I had to encourage and pray for myself as well as pray for her. There is always hope. Jesus is our hope! With God, all things are possible (See Matthew 19:26).
Why didn't she think that? Why didn't she say it? Perhaps, she was having a personal crisis of faith at the time. I couldn't believe it though. We had finished Bible study earlier where she talked about speaking life. Now, she was doing the opposite.
Anyway, to both of those ladies and any others who are now lacking faith, I have to ask..."Where is Your Faith?"
Copyright
2015 by Dawn Freeman. All rights reserved.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Faith: A Brief Study
What is faith? Faith is a belief in someone or something. When people believe or have faith, they show it by their actions. They also speak it out. Someone may say, “I believe in you. I have faith in you.”
The faith that I am writing about now is faith in God…faith in Jesus Christ. How do we acquire faith in Jesus and ultimately in God? “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” (Romans 10:17, NIV) Therefore, I will share more of the word of God with you. May your ears, eyes, and hearts be open to hear, see, and understand what God would have you hear, see, and understand now.
Are you familiar with the true Gospel or the “Good News”? The Apostle Paul talks about the “Good News” in 1 Corinthians 15. Before I go on though, 1 Corinthians is a written letter from Paul and Sosthenes to the members of God’s church in Corinth. Look at Paul’s explanation of the “Good News”. (1 Corinthians 15:3-8) That is the “Good News” in a nutshell so to speak. Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NIV) Look also at John 3:17-18. In Isaiah 53, the prophet Isaiah spoke about Jesus…the Son of God. (Isaiah 53) It was God’s plan for His Son, Jesus to be born to the virgin, Mary, and His earthly father, Joseph in the little town of Bethlehem thousands of years ago. (Matthew 1:18-25) It was God’s plan for Jesus to be baptized by John the Baptist. (Matthew 3:13-17) It was part of God’s plan for Jesus to be tempted in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights. (Matthew 4:1-11) Look specifically at Matthew 4:1 and 4:11 now. It was part of God’s plan for Jesus to go into ministry after He endured and resisted all of the temptation in the wilderness. God had been preparing His Son, Jesus, for ministry for some time. He knew that Jesus would pass all of His tests. God knew that His Son would learn all of His lessons. The Father knew His Son, and God had faith in Jesus. It was part of God’s plan for Jesus to be arrested. (Matthew 26:47-56) It was part of God’s plan for His Son to be charged with a crime. (Matthew 26:57-68) It was part of God’s plan for Jesus to be sentenced to death. (Matthew 27:1-10) Look specifically at verses 1 through 4 at this time. It was God’s plan for Jesus to suffer under the rule of Pontius Pilate. (Matthew 27:11-26) Look now at verse 26. Then, take another look at Isaiah 53 for a minute and look at verse 10. It was part of God’s plan for His Son to be mocked by soldiers. (Matthew 27:27-31) It was God’s plan for Jesus to be nailed to a cross. (Matthew 27:32-44) It was God’s plan for His Son to die for us…for you and for me. (Matthew 27:45-56) It was God’s plan for Jesus to be buried and placed in a tomb. (Matthew 27:57-61) It was God’s plan for His Son to rise from the dead. (Matthew 28:1-10) Look back at Isaiah 53 a minute…specifically verse 11. God was with Jesus throughout everything. He was with Him every step of the way. He had a purpose and plan for Jesus.
Just like Jesus, we can be assured that God our Father is always with us. He will never leave us or forsake us. (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8) We can also be assured that He has a purpose and plan for us. (Jeremiah 29:11) He works everything out for our good, His purpose, and His glory just like He did for Jesus. (Romans 8:28) We can trust God our Father. Have faith in God! (Mark 11:22-24) When you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, you will be saved eternally. (Romans 10:9-11) Now, that is great news!
Copyright 2013 by Dawn Freeman. All rights reserved.
The faith that I am writing about now is faith in God…faith in Jesus Christ. How do we acquire faith in Jesus and ultimately in God? “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” (Romans 10:17, NIV) Therefore, I will share more of the word of God with you. May your ears, eyes, and hearts be open to hear, see, and understand what God would have you hear, see, and understand now.
Are you familiar with the true Gospel or the “Good News”? The Apostle Paul talks about the “Good News” in 1 Corinthians 15. Before I go on though, 1 Corinthians is a written letter from Paul and Sosthenes to the members of God’s church in Corinth. Look at Paul’s explanation of the “Good News”. (1 Corinthians 15:3-8) That is the “Good News” in a nutshell so to speak. Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NIV) Look also at John 3:17-18. In Isaiah 53, the prophet Isaiah spoke about Jesus…the Son of God. (Isaiah 53) It was God’s plan for His Son, Jesus to be born to the virgin, Mary, and His earthly father, Joseph in the little town of Bethlehem thousands of years ago. (Matthew 1:18-25) It was God’s plan for Jesus to be baptized by John the Baptist. (Matthew 3:13-17) It was part of God’s plan for Jesus to be tempted in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights. (Matthew 4:1-11) Look specifically at Matthew 4:1 and 4:11 now. It was part of God’s plan for Jesus to go into ministry after He endured and resisted all of the temptation in the wilderness. God had been preparing His Son, Jesus, for ministry for some time. He knew that Jesus would pass all of His tests. God knew that His Son would learn all of His lessons. The Father knew His Son, and God had faith in Jesus. It was part of God’s plan for Jesus to be arrested. (Matthew 26:47-56) It was part of God’s plan for His Son to be charged with a crime. (Matthew 26:57-68) It was part of God’s plan for Jesus to be sentenced to death. (Matthew 27:1-10) Look specifically at verses 1 through 4 at this time. It was God’s plan for Jesus to suffer under the rule of Pontius Pilate. (Matthew 27:11-26) Look now at verse 26. Then, take another look at Isaiah 53 for a minute and look at verse 10. It was part of God’s plan for His Son to be mocked by soldiers. (Matthew 27:27-31) It was God’s plan for Jesus to be nailed to a cross. (Matthew 27:32-44) It was God’s plan for His Son to die for us…for you and for me. (Matthew 27:45-56) It was God’s plan for Jesus to be buried and placed in a tomb. (Matthew 27:57-61) It was God’s plan for His Son to rise from the dead. (Matthew 28:1-10) Look back at Isaiah 53 a minute…specifically verse 11. God was with Jesus throughout everything. He was with Him every step of the way. He had a purpose and plan for Jesus.
Just like Jesus, we can be assured that God our Father is always with us. He will never leave us or forsake us. (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8) We can also be assured that He has a purpose and plan for us. (Jeremiah 29:11) He works everything out for our good, His purpose, and His glory just like He did for Jesus. (Romans 8:28) We can trust God our Father. Have faith in God! (Mark 11:22-24) When you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, you will be saved eternally. (Romans 10:9-11) Now, that is great news!
Copyright 2013 by Dawn Freeman. All rights reserved.
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