"How to Step into Deeper Waters"

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August 3, 2019

"How to Step into Deeper Waters"
John Belt, Cincinnati, OH

From the Desk of Steve Shultz:

Steve Shultz

     John Belt takes many into the presence of the Lord through his worship. I've had the pleasure of ministering with him before and he is full of godly wisdom.

     In this recent word, John gives insight for us to "step into deeper waters."

     You'll be refreshed and learn something new as you read through John's article.

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"How to Step into Deeper Waters"
John Belt, Cincinnati, OH

Being Saved vs. Being a Disciple

     God is not cheap but, rather, expensive. We are expensive as well, as it cost Him the life of His Son Jesus. Although our salvation is a "free gift" there is a price to following Jesus. After all, Jesus told us that anyone who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is not fit for the Kingdom.

     Luke 9:62, "But Jesus said to him, 'No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.'"

     What do we have here? What we see is the difference between being saved and being a disciple. I've also heard it said, "If Jesus isn't Lord of all then He isn't Lord at all." With that, it is safe to say, and better said, that discipleship as a Believer is not an option but a requirement. Therefore there is a price we all must pay to follow Jesus.

Our Helper

     When you hear God, you will also have the opportunity to obey Him. As we are learning to follow God we must also realize that it is not all "peaches and cream." The good news is that as you hear His voice, there is innate power within His words to empower you to do what He asks. He has also given us of His Spirit.

     John 14:15-16, "If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever."

     God has fresh, eternal waters for us to drink from every moment. These waters of the life of His Spirit are needed and cannot be neglected, for they are what sustains us in the more difficult times. To be without His presence is to be on your own – that is definitely not a desire or an option.

     In Exodus 33:15, Moses says, "Then he said to Him, 'If Your presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here."

Step into the Deeper Waters

     To embrace the new for your life you have to be willing to step into a place that you've never been before. You cannot succumb to fear of the unknown, make excuses for not stepping out to walk on the water, or hide in your cave of reclusion. We are constantly being challenged to go further and do something different that is outside of our experience.

     The spirit of mediocrity is destroyed as you step into the deeper waters of the Father's pleasure. When you live out the heart and plans of God for your life you experience the exceptional life that Jesus lived, accompanied by the Father's joy over you.

Yield Your Heart to God

     • Say "No" to fear and hiding.
     • Say "Yes" to His adventure for your life.
     • Say, "Holy Spirit, fill me afresh."

     At age 20 I had to pay to get all of my wisdom teeth yanked out of my mouth. My dentist had me lay down on the typical dental surgery lounger. He said a few words to me and then I passed out! Next thing I knew I was awake and all my wisdom teeth were gone. The dentist didn't tell me he was going knock me out – I had no idea – but it made the process a whole lot easier.

     God has the anesthetic of His Spirit that makes things much easier for us. He has told us in advance! We just have to choose to take that anesthetic, drinking of His Spirit. There is a price God calls us to pay but He makes it easier for us – that is His grace!

     Isaiah 43:19: "Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert."

    Today, find your delight in Him. Make Jesus your highest joy, accessing His grace every moment of your life, and live out the amazing adventure He has in store for you!

John and Brandi Belt
Overflow Global Ministries

Email: office@overflowglobal.com
Website: www.overflowglobal.com

John and Brandi Belt are the leaders of Overflow Global Ministries. The heart of their message is that God's greatest desire is to indwell His people with His presence. They believe that man was created to be inhabited by God through His Spirit. With a sincere devotion to God through the Holy Spirit, people can live in a place of overflow in His presence. This overflow translates into touching the lives of others through living encounters with God. When John and Brandi minister, the intimate presence of God is manifest – being accompanied with demonstrations of God's power to heal, revive, and restore.

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