REFLECTION

Life & my vision for it have changed dramatically since being introduced to Pastor Winston 16 months ago. Little did I know (or imagine) at that time, I would have an opportunity to walk under the anointing on his ministry. I would rush home from my former church to try and catch his late service streaming online from Chicago. “Seeding for the Billion-Flow” was the very first message I heard. It changed my perspective on the expectation & empowerment that God has put on our lives - ALL of Our Lives; WE are the chosen few. Pastor Winston calls it “The Dominion Mandate” - that we have been placed here, at this point in time, to represent the Kingdom of God. As “ambassadors of Christ” (2 Cor 5:20), we are here to take care of government business. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end” (Isaiah 9:6-7).

In addition to his amazing revelation, I think Pastor Winston’s military & business background has given him an understanding of missions, direction, and equipment for success. He gives much meat, with little milk to wash it down. It is all about empowerment of the individual thru Christ for the greater mission of the many. His sermons are designed to propel the individual forward, not simply give you a warm fuzzy. Understanding Our Divinity http://www.bwm.org/believers_walk_of_faith/video.htm will forever change the way you perceive God’s view of you and His purpose for your life. “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope” (Jer 29:11 NAS)

That teaching, coupled with Andrew Wommack’s teachings (Spirit, Soul & Body) http://www.awmi.net/extra/audio/1027, have fueled a renewed spirit of understanding and awareness. They definitely go against the grain of a lot of “religious teaching” out there. A substantial amount of that stuff just builds up in our spirit what Pastor Winston and Andrew Wommack call a “sin consciousness” that makes the Word & promises of God of little to no effect in our lives. It is of the utmost importance to remember, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” (Romans 8:1). Those inaccurate “religious” teachings are not out of malice, just ignorance & tradition. Nevertheless, I believe it has retarded the growth of the individuals in the church. The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the New Covenant is not about religious rules and what you have to do to be holy and received acceptable by God. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees regarding this, saying that “you have made the Word of God to no effect thru your tradition” (Mark 7:13).

Much of what we have heard in (and ignorantly perceived outside) of church is about proving (and re-proving) ourselves worthy. On the contrary, it is ALL about what He has already done for you, and the way He already see’s you - Complete, Pure, Acceptable, and created for greatness! You were designed to Rule! God's will is not for us to be ruled over by the conditions & cares of the world. If we saw ourselves the way God already see’s us, and created us to operate - utilizing the gifts and power He has restored to us thru Jesus the Christ, we would have unlimited abundance, health, and prosperity in all area’s of our lives (Blessed to be a Blessing). “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” (John 10:10 AMP)

I am very excited and at peace with God’s plan for our lives. Earlier in the year, I actually considered flying to Chicago every weekend to attend Pastor Winston’s church. That’s how bad I wanted it, and saw how important the understanding of God’s plan is. It changes everything; “As a man thinketh, so is he”. Little did I know at that time, that thru the influence of a mutual friend, I would be a foundational member of the church Pastor Winston would end up starting right here in Colorado Springs, just this past June. God Rocks!

Not only that, but I recently connected with a member of Pastor Winston’s Prayer & Healing staff back in Chicago. Her name is Schlyce Jimenez http://schlycejimenezministries.blogspot.com/. She and her husband moved to Colorado Springs back in November of last year not knowing what God had in store, but His plan played out divinely. Now she is part of LWCC – Colorado Springs, and has started her own ministry called Schlyce Jimenez Ministries that umbrella's a healing & music ministry called “The Jesus Show” http://www.jesusshow.org/. It’s the real deal, with signs & wonders – No Joke! Partnering with Schlyce Jimenez Ministries, and studying under her anointing has blessed my life tremendously. Seeds of greatness are being cultivated into miracle-force harvest returns!

I hope & expect the renewing of your mind (daily) will see manifested results & abundance in a very short time. The series on the hyper-link(s) I included in this message has laid a foundation for my life that not only did I not know existed, but couldn't even imagine 2 years ago. God is doing “a new thing” and it’s BIG!