"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him". Hebrews 11:6 reveals how faith is so important that it is impossible to please God without it. What would you say is the greatest area, among believers, where faith is lacking?
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One main consequence of a believer who operates heavily in the second dimension and not the first is the inability to hear in the spirit. God is a spirit, so therefore we commune with Him in spirit. When a person spends time in the presence of the Lord, they learn to hear His voice. The bible says in John 10: 4-5, it states: And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow but will flee from him:...
I believe some of the fallout consequences of a believer who operates heavily in the second dimension, but lacks the strength and maintenance of the first dimension, is intimacy with the Father. It's easy to walk in the gifts because gifts and callings are given freely from God. Romans 11:29 For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn. The secret place calls for the sacrifice of the flesh, time, and talents. Many are called, but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but fe...
To lack strength in the first dimension causes problems later on in the future. The first dimension is our stability and foundation. This dimension requires time, building a relationship, building up love and faith with our father. Lacking this and moving forward into the second dimension will cause ones mindset to feel emptiness. We tend to go after things that mean us no good. In this emptiness the believer began to pour out everything rather than spending time with our Father. Jesus stated...
When a believer moves too quickly into the second dimension of anointing operating in spiritual gifts and ministry without first being rooted in the first dimension of intimacy and fellowship with God, the results can be damaging. One of the biggest consequences is spiritual burnout or pride. Jesus taught the importance of remaining connected to Him first before doing any work: I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without ...
The first dimension sets the tone and provides the relationship with God, understanding His ways, building a foundation and fellowshipping with Him. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 provides context to this thought, 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on th...
The anointing comes from God and is to be utilized by instruction from Holy Spirit. It is not something that is of ourselves to use to boast or bring glory to oneself. (Ephesians 2:9) Not having a firm foundation that is rooted in God in the first dimension could be very detrimental. One could miss the opportunity to have the discipline and character development needed to be successful in life and the other dimensions of anointing. With all of the gifting in the world without character and d...
In the Old Testament the book of Leviticus 8 is where God had Moses to anoint Aaron and his sons for Priestly duties. We also see in Leviticus 10:1-2 where two of Aaron's sons had offered strange fire or unauthorized fire and the fall out of consequences that they were struck down by fire from God that consumed them to death. The anointing meant set apart by God for his Holy works. Aaron is another example of the fall out consequences of second dimension but didn't have the endurance from first ...
