BTN Messages

The War of Greatness

blessthenations@juno.com — 2012-02-19T15:12:09-06:00

The War of Greatness
(Prophetic word by steve manning)

“Don’t forget you must first belong to God, says the Sovereign Lord! At any time the way of greatness can rise inside of you and it must give way to My Greatness. There is the greatness of self, of flesh, and of crisis in you. These can be so big and as they work inside of you, they overshadow and eclipse your spirit from MY Greatness. These things want your attention by distracting you from My great and mighty power at work in you. Let God arise. Resurrection Life dwells within you. Even the word “resurrection “means to “rise up.” So rise up and be captured by My greatness. This begins in your mouth. My word can have great authority in your mouth. Faith is spoken and it pro-fesses the greatness of God. I’m releasing a life flow in you right now as you yield and release your confession of My greatness. There is a miracle in your mouth. For this war is won in the release of My Word. I touch your lips and My praise is coming forth to override and overcome the deadly. There is life in praise!!! Let My Sovereignty arise again in your heart .

My word says, “a servant is not greater than his Master.” Allow me to master those places. You must yield these “little lords” to a higher Lordship. Out of Your spirit you must respond to God’s greater ability to arise over these things that want to rule and be king.

My Word says, “I will clap my hands for the Lord is King, King over all the earth is He.” Call your “earth” to submit to His ruler-ship. Let Him be King over all “your earth”. He has won the victory to be king over your self-life, your mind, will, emotions, your flesh, your crisis, and your tests. All of these are submitting to the Most High. Let every shaking of faith bow to His greatness. Sing, speak, testify, tell, verbalize, declare and acknowledge that I AM. I call you to rest in the I AM. I AM the highest above all, and forever, Supreme. Remember I became the lowest in my death, burial and then RESURRECTION. The way of greatness is seen in My Son. Behold Him, Jesus, the Father’s Great One.

Let your greatness give way to a higher Greatness. Is My shed blood a small thing? Is the bleeding Lamb of God a little sacrifice? Is my Resurrection from the dead an undersized Victory? Is the hand of the Lord short? Did I forget something at the Cross in this great plan that I released in the earth? Get out of the way. Give way and My Greatness will rise & consume “for death is swallowed up by Life!” Come Magnify – Glorify and Exalt Me and the little kings in you will bow. Take your hands off and put it into greater hands. Yes, nail-scarred hands. For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. His accomplishments cannot be reversed. “And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
SOVEREIGN GOD >THE GREAT KING > LORD OF LORDS >RULER OF THE HEAVENS AND EARTH > FOREVER I AM!”

Is.50:12, Ps.47:1-2, John13:16, 1Cor.15:54, Ps.95:3 Plp.2:11, Ps.73:28. NKJV, GNB, ASV

What Does A Blessed Life Look Like?

blessthenations@juno.com — 2012-02-19T15:06:13-06:00

What Does A Blessed Life Look Like?
by Steve Manning
Gen 49:29

They have not seen but yet they believe!! It is those who are living out of the abiding life of Christ .They posses a life of giving & generosity that considers the poor, needy, orphan, and widow. They live doing something for “the least of these” that Christ spoke of in Matthew 25. (See Acts 20:35, Prov. 22:9.) A blessed life is not exempt from persecutions, trials, tests and sufferings for Christ’s sake. There is an understanding and acceptance of chastening & pruning so that more fruit may be produced for the Master. A Life flow is present in a visible growth of faith, trust and believing God. They are moving the kingdom. They are never far from Word of God. Others looking on see and marvel at a response so different than the world’s response to conditions. Storms come to both believer and unbeliever, but it’s the foundation of a life that is the difference. The foundation of Jesus Christ and Him crucified, buried and resurrected. They know their blessings do not speak of their goodness but it tell and testifies to the God of all blessing. It proclaims who God is not who they are. The Bible says, you are blessed if reproached for Christ sake. If one is walking in the righteousness of Christ and embracing purity and holiness, there comes a favor and fulfillment. The word of God and the fear of God are influencing decisions and creating an atmosphere of goodness. Scripture speaks, of promised blessings added to a life. One example is a blessing that comes from reading and obeying the book of Revelation. See Rev 1:3. There is a fragrance of blessing seen in ones posterity, heritage, legacy and, name. Blessings can be seen in ones offspring, home and work. Hospitality and friendship are common virtues. Virtuous attitudes are revealed in a teachable spirit, and by unassuming & humble ways. A blessed life displays prosperity in the work of your hands. The fruit of good works are demonstrated. Divine protection covers & Gods provision of abundance comes their way. God’s Presence is often emerging in acts of love. The Bible speaks of the blessings of heaven, of earth, of breast, womb, growth, abundance, & multiplication. There must be the presence and atmosphere from inner joy and peace. God’s eternals are at work. One has rights to the Book of Life, Tree of Life, Water of Life, & the Crown of Life. Possessing the gates of your enemies is promised territory .They rejoice, their name is in the Book of Life. Forgiveness of sins, salvation & redemption are causing them to be a possessor of Eternal Life, and a partaker of His Divine Nature. See Duet 28:8. Duet. 33:23. Is. 44:3.

A Word from Kathy: Empty or Full

blessthenations@juno.com — 2012-02-04T09:54:25-06:00

Empty or Full

“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.” Col.2:8-10 NKJV

In verse 8, Scripture says, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit.” No one likes to be cheated. It goes against the grain. But Paul says that’s exactly what happens when we settle for the traditions of men and basic worldly principles. Human logic, when relied on completely, leaves one feeling hollow and empty. When I have exercised faith in my own thoughts, God responds to faith and does a complete work, bringing joy. The NIV says, “See to it that no one takes you captive.” It’s easier to be on our guard with obvious evils, but how about philosophical ideas that come over time and, little by little, chisel away at our faith. It leaves us in bondage and captive to a hollow way of life.

When writing to the Colossians, Paul compared empty and hollow, to fullness in Christ. I don’t think any of us would initially choose to be deceived, so that’s why we’re admonished to be “on our guard”.

So, here is what God offers: the fullness of Christ. In the Greek, “you are complete in Him” (vs. 10), means: “Christians are those who are pervaded (i.e. richly furnished) with the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit: rooted as it were in Christ, i.e. by virtue of the intimate relationship entered into with Him.” (Thayer's Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament #4137)

The fullness of all the Godhead in Christ is waiting to fill any individual. He lives and dwells in those that have a personal relationship with Him. All of heaven is readily available to anyone that allows Christ to flow through him. 2 Pet.1:3 states, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him.” God doesn’t leave us to fend for ourselves in this life. On the contrary, everything we need has already been provided. Faith accepts Jesus’ finished work and allows His power to work in us and through us. So, don’t settle for LESS, but allow Jesus to fill you with His FULLNESS!

From Steve's Journal

blessthenations@juno.com — 2010-07-21T15:44:45-05:00

How much harder will it get? What helps me?
I wished I could say it will be easier, but I can’t. I can tell you that you can mature in faith and move in His rest! Hebrews 4:9-11 and 6:1. Worship helps me! The secret place time with God helps me! The Word of God helps me!

We can’t seem to go more than a week or two in this world before the next catastrophic event. You must know who is in control! Hebrews 1:3

What’s missing? There is the absence of the sacred and holy. There is the lack of the fear of God in the land. Nothing is respected. Humanity glorifies the wrong things. You are here on this earth to glorify God! Ephesians 1:4, 12; Jeremiah 9:24
What changes your level of maturity in Christ? The depth of the cross laid to your self life! Romans: 6, 7, and 8, Galatians 2:20

If Jesus is the answer what are the questions? Will you die one day ? YES. Are you a sinner? YES. Is there a judgment day? YES. Do you need a Savior to enter heaven? YES. Whoever calls on the name of Jesus Christ shall be saved. Romans 10:13

Is your reward here or is it stored and waiting in eternity? Some things I willingly lay down or give up here in this life in order to lay up riches in Heaven. God sees your pursuit of Him in place of pursuing and coveting things. I believe He gives it back to me in areas like the anointing, in fruit, in people, in doors, in good works & in souls. Matthew 6:19-20, Rev 22:12

Growing in Christ

blessthenations@juno.com — 2010-07-21T15:39:59-05:00

By Steve Manning

The Holy Spirit is calling the people of God to maturity in Christ.

The New Testament tells us our inheritance in 3 words:

“Likeness” – we are being made into the image of Christ by His New Nature in us!
• “Wholeness” – redeemed & restored in spirit, in soul & in body by a work of grace.
• “Fullness” – to live a victorious, fruitful, and fulfilled life in Jesus.

Look again at His shed blood. See the intense work of the Cross. The sacrifice of Christ was not given for a shallow salvation! The Cross surely beckons us on to maturity of faith. You can see the fruits of maturity in a person’s life when they reflect the spiritual REST of faith. Hebrews 4:1,3A says, “Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. Now we who have believed enter that rest just as God said,” Maturity is reflected in a life established in truth and grounded in Scripture. It is seen in one that is walking in a progressive revelation of Jesus Christ, with faith and vision are at work. In short, “It’s loving God & loving people for a lifetime”. The Scripture teaches us to press on to maturity. (Hebrews 4:9-12) Our faith that began at salvation cries out for completion in Christ. “…He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” Col 4:12

I’ve gathered some New Testament terms that show where our relationship with Jesus is headed. If you are away from Christ, if you feel lukewarm or cold, just remind yourself – “Wasn’t what Christ did at the Cross enough for you!” Please don’t stay in the wilderness & don’t go back to Egypt. The work of the cross was so much more than just Heaven. “Let us go on to maturity” (Hebrews 6:1)

Prophetic Word from the Prophets

blessthenations@juno.com — 2010-07-21T15:33:32-05:00

This prophetic word is taken from a collection of Old Testament scriptures found in the Major and Minor Prophets.

The word of the Lord came to me. Sons of man stand on your feet and I will speak to you. Give ear, oh earth for the Heavens have spoken. Sound the trumpet! Come & return to the Lord. Leave your own glory and glorify MY Name in the Earth. The burden of the Lord will come upon you for I will birth something in you for this final hour. I want to seal and mark you to carry this for me to the nations. Behold, the Day of the Lord is upon us. Remember My Word for I am watching over My Word to fulfill it. So speak, and be my mouth piece in the earth.Take heed to what I say and find yourself ministering often to me. Woe to those who are complacent and comfortable in Zion. Awaken and arise or you will miss what I have for you! Do not forget Me in this hour of crisis which is upon the earth. You are mine. Make me known in the earth. I have no other people in the earth. Forsake me not , I have given you authority to prophesy against the enemies of the Lord. Separate your life to things that glorify your God. These are days to please Me. Make it your aim to love & fear My name. The fear of man will lay a snare but instead ,I say, be captured by My love. You will say,” we waited for Him and He came. We waited for You Lord and God did not disappoint us. Lo, the winter is past …the season has changed & the time of singing has come. We stood by night in the House of our God holding to Your promises. We were like men who dreamed when You turned the captivity of Zion. We were Your people even in the season of the wilderness, but we are now coming up out of the wilderness, leaning on the arm of our Beloved”. Behold ,the Lord says to His Bride, It shall come to pass & as I live say’s the Lord, I will be hallowed in the sight of the nations. They will know that I am Lord and there is no other.

Prophetic Word to the Church

blessthenations@juno.com — 2010-07-21T15:28:36-05:00

By Steve Manning

Oh, church where are you? Do I recognize you? Can I find you? “He that has an ear let him hear what the Spirit of God says to the church!” What should my church look like, sound like, be like? Do you look like the book of Acts? Are you there? Are you preaching a clear Gospel message? Do I hear the sound of the Cross, the Blood, and the name of Jesus Christ? Why do I find some of those who are called by my name standing where they shouldn’t stand? Should those who call it my church be standing and embracing a liberal & leftist position? I hear a message that is not mine. Remember I spoke to the church of Laodicea. Remember I'm standing at the door and knocking. This means I’m now on the outside knocking to return to the inside of My church. Some have lost the life flow and pushed Me out with the vain traditions of men. My sheep stand at the right hand, embracing the truth of My Word. My people give a clear sound. The sound of prayer is in them. So be the sound of grace, truth and praise. (Continued) If you are sleeping, arise & awaken! If you are carnal & worldly –repent and return to your first love. If you are powerless, be filled again with My Spirit. I rejoice in my people that I find faithfully serving me. I see them. I hear them. I know them. They love My Will. They are praying and interceding. They are surrendered and separated unto Me. They are faithful even in little things. They are worshippers of the Living God. They embrace My death, burial and resurrection .Oh church arise, shine, stand & SPEAK! The time has come. Thy light has come. Be the Body of Christ. Be the Bride. Be the family of God. Be the flock at my right hand. Be the habitation of God. Be the house hold of faith. Be the pillar and foundation of truth. Be the stewards of grace. Be the teachers of truth. Be the soldiers of the Cross. Love your brothers and sisters. Beloved be the redeemed of the Lord. Be the sheep of His pasture. Be the salt of the earth. Be the light of the world. Be the righteous in the earth! Be fishers of men. Be the watchmen on the wall. Be My witness! Be My servants..Remember You are the family of God in the earth

The God of the Opposite

blessthenations@juno.com — 2010-07-21T15:17:00-05:00

A Prophetic Word By Steve Manning

When you are weak then I am strong. Are you low on inspiration and motivation? When I am revealed to your spirit, you shall soar and rise with fresh inspiration of spirit. Are you looking for success? I am looking for surrenders. Are you looking for leadership and position? I am looking for humble, self-less servants. Are you looking for knowledge & understanding? I am wanting that you know Me. Are you looking for meaning and purpose? I am the God of purpose. Are you wasting time? I am waiting for worship. Are you looking for victory? The victory is who you are in Christ. Your soul is too big with the crisis. I am looking to lay the Cross deep upon your self-life. For out of death is resurrection and life. Are you looking to be made whole? Then look away from yourself and look upon My wounds. My wounds heal! Are you looking to receive? I’m looking for the ones who pour out and give. Are you looking for My will? Then I must have your will. Get out of yourself ! I want you to love me more than you love yourself. Are you looking to hear from Me? Then, be still and rest in me and I will work a new level of Christ-centered motivation in you.

A Word from Kathy on Rewards

blessthenations@juno.com — 2010-07-21T14:49:45-05:00

REWARDS

Win a vacation! Go on a shopping spree! Trade in your points for a new set of luggage!

At times we’re inundated with offers to earn points for mileage, groceries, or travel, etc. As we accumulate points we may trade them in for rewards offered by different companies. Sometimes we’ll buy products, we normally would bypass, just to add to our totals, bringing us closer to the rewards we’ll qualify for from a list of desired offers that we can choose from.

Every day in our Christian walk we are making decisions that affect our eternal rewards. Rewards with eternal value are based on how we live life now. With all the attention placed on failing earthly rewards, it’s comforting to know we have treasures in heaven where thieves can’t steal, rust can’t damage, nor moths eat away and destroy.

That’s about enough of that!

blessthenations@juno.com — 2009-02-24T08:29:00-06:00

I know you will be blessed by Pastor Rich Conley's teaching. He is the Senior Pastor of the local church we belong to, Trinity Life Center in Pueblo, Co. Rich also serves in the Sr. leadership of Ascension Fellowship International.

Thank you Pastor for taking time to write this for our BTN friends.

You have been an example to many!

Steve Manning

I find that as much as God speaks to me through His Word and by His “still small voice” I also find Him speaking to me through the situations that I go through in life. There is so much we can learn from Him in the course of “walking with Him” in the daily events of life if we are willing to listen.

A few weeks ago I went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned. Of course, I have had this experience many times before; it is not always pleasant but tolerable. This time however it seemed like the person who was cleaning my teeth was trying to see how much pain I could endure. I was telling myself to just tuff it out, it will all be over soon (all the while trying to blink the tears out of my eyes). She said; “Richard your gums are bleeding…” I was thinking as I groaned, if you would just quit stabbing my gums with that sharp stainless steel instrument they would not be bleeding!! Just then I began to think about something that made me giggle to myself in the midst of my pain, I guess she could see my stomach moving from laughing to myself. She asked; “Do you have the Hiccups?”

You are mine and I have called you by name

blessthenations@juno.com — 2007-03-07T08:04:43-06:00

"You are mine and I have called you by name. Behold these are those who are before the throne and serve Him day and night in His temple (Rev 7:15).

I will dwell among them. They are with me and I am with them. I always have my remnant. They are as burning offereings, offering themselves to me day and night. We have unbroken fellowship. We are close! In me they live and move and have their being (Acts). I always have these who have not bowed their knees to Baal. They have found in me that I am Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. There is no other! I make my home with them. They know this 'I am my beloved's and His desire is for me' (Song of Sol 7:10).

They have no inheritance for I am their inheritance (Ez 44). Others want things, they want me! They are captured by my love at the cross! They are won by my death, burial, and resurrection. They are lost to my will. They follow me wherever I go! Day and night they serve me. They are my friends in the earth. they stand before me - to minister to me. I have written my name upon them! My heart rejoices in them and no one can pluck them out of my hand. As the lines are engraved in your hands so are they engraved in the palm of my hand."

Centered in Christ

blessthenations@juno.com — 2009-02-25T07:56:24-06:00

The world is on a course! Man is on a collision of catastrophic events. The nations dont know what to do. Dont know the world KNOW ME. The Lord asks “What do you want in these times of change?” and My people ask, “Lord, what do you want?” Even if the intensity of change is all around you. Don't be moved and transformed by the changes, but be transformed by the Christ. Conform to Christ, not to the worldly changes.Remember you are kings and priests in this life but also pilgrims and sojouners.This world is not your home. I AM your home.

I, the Lord, change not! I am the God of your future! Don't let these times of change move you to do the wrong thing! I don't want the times to change you. I want them to center you, center you in Christ! Centered in Christ will help your future! Don't forget My present ministry. I'm at the right hand of the Father interceding for My people. I am the great High Priest and it is still My position in glory. Let My present ministry affect you and make you like Me! You be an intercessor also for this generation that is undergoing dramatic changes! Be like Me! Intercession will help your future and theirs.This is what I want.

God Teaching Through Brokenness by Steve Manning

blessthenations@juno.com — 2007-03-07T05:03:00-06:00

This message was taught to a group of Bible school students. Listen and be challenged to allow the brokenness of God do a work in your life.

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The Secret Place by Steve Manning

blessthenations@juno.com — 2007-03-07T05:02:00-06:00

This message was preached at a revival conference in Litchfield, Illinois. Listen as Steve describes the greatest place known to man - "the Secret Place of the Most High"

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Releasing the Life of God by Steve Manning

blessthenations@juno.com — 2007-03-07T05:01:00-06:00

This message was preached at a revival conference in Litchfield, Illinois. Listen as Steve teaches how to release the Life of God through your own life.

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What Gospel Do We Preach?

blessthenations@juno.com — 2007-02-07T04:58:00-06:00

Galatians tells of us of "another" or "different" Gospel being possible. Gal 1:6

Galatians also reveals those who start out right in the Gospel, by a work of the Spirit and end up going back to the law. If we leave the real Gospel we must return to legalism and religious laws, traditions, and doctrines of men to replace the real Gospel. An example of this is when Jesus reminded them that He was Lord of the Sabbath. Not the other way around. Some make their doctrines higher than the Lord of all doctrines. Gal 1:1-3

It is good to examine our faith and the Gospel that we are teaching.

"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?" 2Cor 13:5

We need to make sure it is the Bible we are preaching and teaching. What God do we know and teach? What Lord do we serve? What Spirit are we filled with? God’s Spirit, the world’s spirit, religious spirits? May the message of the Gospel be clear and balanced and Biblical and devoted to the foundational truths which do not change.

Prophetic Thoughts for the Times We Live In

blessthenations@juno.com — 2007-01-07T04:55:00-06:00

by Steve Manning
Hebrews 12:26-28

"At that time His voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens." The words "once more" indicate the removing of what can be shaken-that is, created things-so that what cannot be shaken may remain.

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,…"

Crisis is on an international level. Let the crisis produce in you a spiritual hunger for God. Hunger will move you towards revelation of God. Revelation of God transforms our lives and will release His life and purposes through us!

You don’t have to waste one crisis or shaking. Jesus says, Fear not. Be not anxious. Be of good courage. Replace your worry with My indestructible Word. Do you feel the shaking? Remember My kingdom will stand forever and cannot be moved. Remember my Word keeps! In Me all things consist. "…and in him all things hold together…" Colossians 1:17b There is keeping power in Christ. "Remember that all things are upheld by the Word of My power." Hebrews 1:3b Let My Word cover you!