Lucifer

The name does not mean “Satan” but actually means “light-bearer.” It occurs only once in the Old Testament, in Isaiah 14:12–15: “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!

How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God . . .

Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell” (KJV). Generations of Bible readers believed that Lucifer was Satan, a proud angel who rebelled against God, and was cast out of heaven.

In the New Testament, Paul mentions that Satan “transforms himself into an angel of light” (2 Cor. 11:14).

In speaking to Timothy of the spiritual qualifications for pastors, Paul states that he must not be “a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil”

(1 Tim. 3:6). The early Christians believed that Satan/Lucifer had become conceited and changed from angel to devil.

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Shut Up and Get Moving

Steven Furtick

When we’re looking for God to do something big. When we’re waiting to see God bring something new and greater into our lives. Be still. Let the Lord fight the battle for you. Let go and let God.

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The Voice of the Spirit Within Us

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We don’t understand the mysteries of the relationship between Father, Son, and Spirit, but we do know each has a distinct role in our lives. When Jesus tells His disciples about the work of the Spirit, He explains that the Spirit will hear from Jesus Himself, who in turn has heard from the Father.

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Humbly Choosing God

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I’m convinced God will do anything for those who are meek, anything at all that’s in their best interest. When we humbly understand who we are in relation to him, our lives begin to make sense with a newfound confidence in him, his power, and his ways.