IMPACT Recap

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May 29, 2023 · 0:43:59

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Recap

Guest Speaker Chris Durso opened by celebrating Pastor Travis's recovery and the power of God to heal and restore. He shared that the Holy Spirit directed him to preach a message of encouragement for those feeling attacked, fearful, or stuck. Using the story of Lazarus from John 12:9-11, Pastor Chris highlighted that after Lazarus was raised from the dead, the leading priests plotted to kill him because his miracle drew people to Jesus. The central message is that the enemy's plots and threats are empty and cannot succeed against God's destiny for His protected children. The sermon emphasized that believers are 'protected' by God, their identity means 'God has helped,' and they must resist fear by staying in God's presence. Pastor Chris encouraged the congregation to stop listening to the enemy's lies, to refute empty threats with faith, and to live as walking testimonies that disprove the enemy's narrative. The call was to regain confidence, joy, and peace by fixing our ears on what God says and remaining steadfast in worship, regardless of external opposition.

Main Points

  • The enemy's plots and threats against God's people are empty and cannot succeed against God's sovereign destiny and protection.
  • Believers are protected and their identity means 'God has helped'; they must resist fear and refuse to listen to the enemy's lies.
  • Victory comes from staying in the presence of God, keeping a soft heart toward Him, and living as a walking testimony that disproves the enemy's narrative.

Verses Mentioned

  • John 12:9-11 - "When all the people heard of Jesus’ arrival, they flocked to see him and also to see Lazarus, the man Jesus had raised from the dead. Then the leading priests decided to kill Lazarus, too, for it was because of him that many of the people had deserted them and believed in Jesus." (NLT)
  • Psalm 21:11 - "Although they plot against you, their evil schemes will never succeed." (NLT)
  • Deuteronomy 20:4 - "For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory." (NIV)
  • 1 Peter 5:8-9 - "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." (NIV)
  • Isaiah 54:17 - "No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD." (ESV)
  • Psalm 95:7-8 - "…if only you would listen to his voice today! The LORD says, 'Don’t harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah, as they did at Massah in the wilderness.'" (NLT)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Psalm 21:11 - 'Although they plot against you, their evil schemes will never succeed.'

Focus Point: God's protection overrides every enemy plot.

Action Plan: Identify one fear or 'threat' you've been listening to and write down this verse next to it.

Deep Prayer: Lord, thank you that no scheme against me can succeed. Help me to trust in your protection today.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Deuteronomy 20:4 - 'For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.'

Focus Point: God fights for you; you are not alone.

Action Plan: Take a step you've been avoiding out of fear, trusting that God goes with you.

Deep Prayer: God, I choose to believe you are with me and for me. Fill me with courage to move forward.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: 1 Peter 5:8-9 - 'Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion... Resist him, standing firm in the faith.'

Focus Point: Resist the enemy by refusing his lies.

Action Plan: When a fearful or discouraging thought arises, speak out loud: 'I resist that lie. I stand firm in faith.'

Deep Prayer: Holy Spirit, make me sober-minded and alert. Help me to recognize and resist the enemy's empty threats.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Isaiah 54:17 - 'No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed...'

Focus Point: Your life as a testimony disarms the enemy.

Action Plan: Share a recent victory or blessing with one person as a testimony of God's goodness.

Deep Prayer: Father, let my life be a testimony that disproves the enemy's narrative. Use my story for your glory.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Psalm 95:7-8 - '...if only you would listen to his voice today! Don’t harden your hearts...'

Focus Point: Maintain a soft heart inclined to God's voice.

Action Plan: Spend 10 minutes in worship or prayer without any agenda, just focusing on God's presence.

Deep Prayer: Lord, give me a soft heart toward you. Keep me sensitive to your voice and not the noise of the enemy.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: John 12:9-11 - '...the leading priests decided to kill Lazarus, too...'

Focus Point: Stay in God's presence despite external plots.

Action Plan: Make a conscious decision to 'stay inside' God's presence today. Let your activities flow from a place of worship and trust.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, I choose to stay with you. My business is what you say about me. I will not leave your presence to entertain the enemy's plots.

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