FORERUNNER SATURDAY SERVICE JULY 23, 2011 PRAYER: ENTER INTO GOD S DREAM WORLD PASTOR MARTINA HUANG

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1 PRAYER: ENTER INTO GOD S DREAM WORLD PASTOR MARTINA HUANG PRAYER: ENTER INTO GOD S DREAM WORLD 9 However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" the things God has prepared for those who love him.( 1 Corinthians 2:9) GOD S DREAM FOR US IS BEYOND OUR IMAGINATION In the Avatar Movie, Jake, a paralytic, is able to walk and fly through his avatar body. He is able to escape the reality of his disability by entering into a fantasy world. We are very important, because God created us to influence others. We are made with a longing for greatness and fascination. God wants us to dream big dreams, and experience things beyond our imagination. To fulfill this longing, we often turn to media, video games, and movies to escape from reality. We hope to experience something amazing, but because we don t believe it will happen, so we escape into a fantasy world by turning to the media. We can also enter into God's reality and discover what God has prepared for us that far exceeds our dreams and what our minds can imagine. Our mind determines how we think and conduct our lives. After we are born again, we live and conduct our lives by the Word of God. DARE TO DREAM BIG WITH GOD Story: Due to their limited resources, it was impossible for Israel not to dream. When facing the scarcity of natural fresh water, Israel developed advanced technology to process sea water into fresh water. This has turned many dessert areas into futile agricultural regions. Because we do not truly know God and are afraid to dream big, we constantly live in fear. Because of this fear, we become so narrow-minded, and let our minds dwell in all the impossibilities. Our generation is searching for a purpose in life. When we find our vision in life, we will have motivation to act with a purpose. Non-Believers seek this vision by visiting fortunetellers to tell their future. Testimony: A few years ago, Pastor Martina received a vision from God to raise up the Joshua generation in our church. She dreamed of clapping for the young generation who will become great in God s kingdom. However, because of busyness, she kept delaying it. Until the Lord reminded her to speak out through Pastor Anton Cruz, she decided to start the Saturday Night Young Service June of last year. So despite of difficulties, this vision from God has given Pastor Martina much motivation to press on, and see this dream become true.

2 PRAYER: ENTER INTO GOD S DREAM WORLD PASTOR MARTINA HUANG Page 2 PRAY FOR THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength. (Ephesians 1:17-19) Testimony: Elsa had a vision from God to be a nurse, and bless others. To stay close to church, she only applied to one nursing school in the Bay Area. Her chances of acceptance were slim: her grades were not as good as other students, and being a foreign student she was put at a lower priority than others. Despite of these adversities, Elsa prayed and prophesied daily that God would fulfill His vision for her. Finally, after 5 months of persistent prayer, God answered Elsa's prayer and she was admitted to the nursing school. The word know in Ephesians 1:17 refers to experiential knowledge. Through prayer and keep asking God, we will experience God s honor, the riches of His glorious inheritance in us, and the mighty power of God in us and for us. Begin praying Ephesians 1:17-19 daily: Lord what have you prepared for my life? (see sample prayer in the action plan section below). God will reveal His vision for our lives. Once we receive God's vision in our hearts, we can press forward to the dream He has for us, and a life of power and victory. We can live so different from the people of the world who don t know God, who live in fear, worries and competition. Speak to yourself: God can perform signs and wonders through me! The devil imitates what God has created. We do not need to be like the people of the world who go after fantasies, psychics, sorcery, etc. We have the mighty power from God to perform signs and wonders, to speak words of knowledge and word of wisdom, to win more souls for Christ. Ask God: How do you want me to rise up and shine in these days? Which area do you want me to serve and make an influence? How may I equip myself? When we prepare to rise up, we may face some spiritual warfare. However, do not be afraid, for God will prepare a table before our enemies. God allows shakings in our lives is to build courage, power and unshakable kingdom in our lives. Testimony: Pastor Martina used to think editing DVD clips was such a difficult task. But since she is determined to raise up the young generation, she started learning how the skills from a brother. So now she is becoming more and more confident and skilled in this area. Our inner strength and motivation is not related to our age. As soon as we decide to walk out of our comfort zone, God will bring power in our inner man to walk out His destiny in our lives.

3 PRAYER: ENTER INTO GOD S DREAM WORLD PASTOR MARTINA HUANG Page 3 TURN OPPOSTITIONS INTO OPPORTUNIES Israel turned the oppositions and persecutions into a great opportunity. The Arab Nations were persecuting Israel, and France betrayed her. Because of these, Israel was awakened, and learned the technologies of making their own battle planes to defend their nation. They started developing technologies, and excelled amongst other nations. They won every one of the 10 battles. Despite of all the odds, this nation continues to exist, not because they are extra smart, but because God promised to keep a remnant in Israel, and restore this nation. Change our perspectives about our oppositions and difficulties today! We are born to be extraordinary, and fulfill God s dream in our lives. Awaken to the Word of God, and take actions to press in through prayer! RISE UP TO INFLUENCE THE WORLD 9 And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. 10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."(revelation 5:9-10) 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.(2 Timothy 1:6-7)-7 In Revelations 5:10 says that God made us to be kings and priests to serve our God, and reign on the earth. The original Greek meaning for the word the gift of God in 2 Timothy 1:6 is charisma. This refers to a grace and gift in the natural and spiritual realm by laying of hands. It s an extraordinary gift that stands out, to make extraordinary influence, enabling us to serve. We have charisma because God s Word and power are within us. Through prayer, you have God s DNA, and we can release angelic activities. The word power refers to dunamis power to release signs and wonders on the earth. The word love refers to agape love that is unselfish, unconditional and not easily hurt. The word selfdiscipline refers to a sound mind and self-control. Begin to meditate and proclaim these promises, to strengthen our inner man, and walk out our destiny. Start to believe tomorrow will be better through consistently praying for yourself. We must have a contending mindset to claim God's promises and the glorious inheritance we have in Him.

4 PRAYER: ENTER INTO GOD S DREAM WORLD PASTOR MARTINA HUANG Page 4 Testimony: A 22-year old brother got furious about why paralytics do not pray to experience God s creative power, and receive new limbs. He commits to praying for three people each day. He believes people can be healed when we boldly claim God's promises of healing. We must ask God to bless us with love and healing power. In the end times, many people live aimlessly, undisciplined, unmotivated and become mentally ill. They fall into illumination, and even commit suicide. They seek fortunetellers guidance, but we have the real thing through prophetic ministry. We need to contend for the power of God, and show the world how great God is. Just like Jake in the movie Avatar, because he was a paralytic he felt he had nothing. Until he received new feet through fantasy, he felt strength and excitement for his new life. When we feel ACTION PLAN like we have nothing, it s the very time we will begin to prosper through prayer. As we walk out to pray for the sick and prophesy to people, we will live out the Word, and experience God s greatness. 1. Begin dreaming with God: Use Ephesians 1:17-19 for yourself daily (even 1 minute is already very powerful!), ask for the spirit of wisdom and revelation(try this sample prayer): Spirit of wisdom and revelation, come and fill me! I really want to know how Abba Father is thinking? What is Your dream about me? Release more light of revelation, open up the eyes of my heart, so that I may understand your Word, and your guidance and good and perfect will in my life!(you may focus on one of these areas every time when you pray: calling of your life, time management, emotions, marriage, family, job, ministry, finances, hobby, circumstances, health, etc) I believe, through your mighty power, I will experience signs and wonders, and live out my calling and destiny! 2. What are the oppositions (difficulties, bottle neck or impossible things) you are facing right now? Please list 3 things to give thanks about this circumstance, and then try the following sample prayer: Hallelujah! Lord, I praise You! Thank you for allowing (difficulties, bottle neck or impossible things) in my life! I praise you for the difficult person or circumstance! I lay down this matter before You! Abba Father, I am your beloved child, I believe You are making all things work together for my good! You will turn these oppositions into a great opportunity for me to experience your salvation!

5 PRAYER: ENTER INTO GOD S DREAM WORLD PASTOR MARTINA HUANG Page 5 3. How s your progress with Self-Challenge plan? No matter what, don t give up, keep pressing on by God s grace! DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. If you have the opportunity to become a superman, who do you want to be? Why? 2. Through practicing Action Plan #1, have you received any new revelation, or experienced any change? 3. What are the 3 things you wanted to give thanks to after practicing Action Plan #2? Is there any change in your perspectives about your difficulties, bottle neck or impossible things? 4. What are the gifts God has given you? Are you continuing to exercise them, to influence others?