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Self Denial has been lost as a message in the church today. We must step out of an earthly and natural realm and step into a heavenly realm where we walk in the light of his glory and truth to touch people and set them free.

Luke 12:13 ¶ And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Where are the dreams and visions today? The visions like Peter had when the sheet was let down.

Many of us are staying on, but how many are going on into the fulness of the ministry of the maturity of Christ. The word of God calls us to imitate Christ Jesus. Jesus went about setting people free from their captivity. We are called to step into this realm of his glory where I am a branch inside of a vine. We must understand how sacred the realm is.

The meeting in heaven absolutely transcends that which is earthly and I am not of the world even as he is not of this world.

Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Col 1:12 ¶ Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

What gets in the way? Covetousness which is idolatry.

We are not waiting for a day for Jesus’ name to be above all other names, but somehow we do not go on.

Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Covetousness and the kingdom of God are opposed to each other.

The parable which follows is about a certain rich man; who hoarded the blessing of God to himself instead of going after the kingdom of God.

Luke 12:16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

22 ¶ And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

Even now the riches of his glory can be so manifested in our lives. The Lord has baptized us with an unrestrained provision of his strength and power and if we will occupy this place of love he will come and visit us. Everything in your life should be about advancing the kingdom of God.

We live in perilous times; scoffers deceiving and being deceived. The words of Jesus are the only place of safety.

Glory is given that we may be one; even as the Father was in Jesus and Jesus in the Father. (John 17)

We are here to cause the desert to become a fruitful plain. how do you measure the blessing of God; by that which we see with the eye, or what eye cannot see, ear cannot hear nor heart understand except by the spirit.

Beware of Covetousness, it will turn your heart from God.

The fulness of the measure of the ministry of Jesus is all we desire; the fruit that God desires. The Lord said he will pour out his spirit upon all flesh. Prophecy is so important in both testaments. The school of the prophets was born in the wilderness when the spirit came upon seventy others beside Moses.

What happens when the vine brings forth the fruit which the Father desires?

All that matters to me is your kingdom. See if there is anything in me which holds me back, please remove it.

Where is your treasure? Blessed is the man who puts his trust in the Lord and makes him the sole object of his trust. Cursed is the man who trusts in the arm of flesh.

The presence of the living God and the abundance of his life makes my heart glad. Do not seek what the nations seek after, but seek the kingdom and his righteousness.

Deut 21 and 28 describe the kingdom. because Israel would not bring forth the fruit of it it was removed from them and we were grafted in. Will we bring forth the fruit of it?

Covetousness is Idolatry, having another god beside the Lord.

Where is the fear of the Lord? It is only there when we are aware of his presence. The Lord has opened the door so that anyone can come and see a glimpse of his glory. Who will remain as Joshua did; never leaving the door of the tabernacle.

I cannot pursue the spiritual if I am drunk on the earthly. Isaiah said that your silver is dross and your wine is polluted. The silver represents the word of God. There is no leaven in the things of God.

Say no to self interest and self promotion. The greatest sin in the church is pride of life. The is where strife and division comes from. it will all be completely stopped with self denial. Love those around you more than you love yourself.

God is looking for yielded vessels which he can fill completely with himself.