John 13: 3–5, 12–14 (NLT) 3 Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. 4 So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him. 12 After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? 13 You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. 15 I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. Jesus came to this Earth to serve mankind and demonstrate how we should live a supernatural life.
Even though He worked great miracles, raised the dead, healed the sick and set the captives free, He had no problem washing the feet of His disciples. And do you know what makes you excellent in God’s Kingdom? Is being a servant. Servanthood must be the distinguishing mark of every Believer. Jesus said in Mark 10:45 (NLT) that 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus had no problem taking on a servant role. Jesus was totally committed to the things of God. He put His feelings aside to meet the needs of others. And our Heavenly Father requires us to serve Him in Excellent. The only way you can serve in excellent is that something in you is already excellent by nature and not by definition. And that’s the Holy Spirit. And as a born again believer, excellent is already in you. Psalms 150:2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Everything God did was excellent. Serving God requires you to change your attitude; you have shift the focus from yourself to someone else. It challenges your flesh, but it develops your character. In other words, we have to become God-focused instead of self-focused. We have to be willing to serve God in excellent for the sake of furthering the Kingdom of God. It might be inconvenient for you at time, but be willing to be inconvenient to help someone else. Look for opportunities to help someone else. It’s all about advancing the Kingdom of God and Excellent is on the inside of you and God wants to use you. A servant has a great attitude, and serves the Lord with joy. A servant’s heart is revealed in the little things you do. People of excellence are true to the Word of God, and serve Him first and foremost by being obedient to His Word. When you cultivate a servant’s heart you position yourself for promotion and increase that only comes from God. Daniel 6:3 then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. Everything Daniel did was excellent. It was noticeable by others and those in leadership positions. He excel! He did his best! And because he had such an excellent spirit God promoted him above everybody else. Jesus, our greatest champion, Philippians 2:7 7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: We should always be asking what we can do for others, rather than what others can do for us. The foundation of Christianity is love because God is love. When we learn to become servants, we build our character and cultivate the love of God in our hearts. God has always shown His love to us through serving us. His excellent act of servanthood was sending Jesus to die for our sins John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. This great act of serving mankind is why we, in turn, should serve Him and others. God will not force you to serve Him; the choice is yours. But you have to present yourself instead of waiting for someone to ask you to serve, or for a miraculous sign to show up. If your heart is not willing to serve Him, ask Him to help you in this area. And ask yourself, “Am I living to please God or myself? It’s all about serving Him, the Almighty One. He will never forget what you have done to serve Him and others. By making a quality decision to walk in His love, and put His agenda before your own, you will be an authentic demonstration of the character of Jesus, and reap rewards here on Earth and in Heaven. Selfishness is the mindset that says, “Me first.” But servanthood says, “You first.” Be a servant for the Kingdom of God!
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The punishment for disobedience to this law was also clear: “If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surelybe put to death. Their blood shall be upon them” (Leviticus 20:13). After the conquest of Canaan an incident much like that which occurred in Sodom took place in the city of Gibeah. The men of the city surrounded the house of one of its citizens demanding, “Bring out the man who came to your house, that we may know him carnally!” (Judges 19:22). This bizarre incident led to the man giving his concubine to the men of the city, whom they raped, abused, and killed. This uncontrolled lust led to a national war. Many in the religious world have misunderstood the fact that Jesus never addressed homosexuality directly to be a sanction for its practice in the Christian age. Nothing could be farther from the truth! As proof of this consider two points: 1.) Homosexuality is fornication and 2.) The apostles taught the Lord’s commandments. In Matthew 15:19 and Mark 7:21 Jesus includes within a list of many others sins “fornication” (“sexual immorality” NIV). He draws the conclusion at the end of this list, “All these evil things come from within a man and defile a man” (Mark 7:23). The same word is used in Matthew 19:9 and Matthew 5:32 in which Jesus grants (as the sole cause for divorce) that “fornication” is a justifiable reason to put away one’s mate. The word translated “fornication” is the Greek word porneia. According to Thayer it means “Illicit sexual intercourse in general” (532). The Bible makes it clear that while Jesus was on earth He was in full compliance with the teachings of the Law of Moses (Galatians 4:4, Hebrews 4:14,15 and Matthew 5:19). When Jesus condemned “fornication” He condemned all the Law of Moses defined as fornication, including homosexuality. Further, it is clear that Jesus promised that after His departure the Holy Spirit would be given to His disciples to guide them “into all truth.” (John 16:13). Even when the Apostles taught they could say, “…The things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 14:37). That being the case, it is abundantly clear from the writings of the apostles that homosexuality is condemned. The Apostles’ Doctrine: The book of Revelation condemns “fornication” seven times. Revelation (2:21; 9:21; 14:8; 17:2,4; 18:3; 19:2). The Apostle Paul spoke eleven times of “fornication. (Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:13,18; 7:2; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3). Further, some of the most clear statements in the Scripture condemning homosexuality are made by the Apostle Paul. In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 he includes “homosexuals” and “sodomites” in a list of those who “…Will not inherit the kingdom of God.” In 1 Timothy 1:10 Paul describes the behavior of fornicators and sodomites as that which, “Is contrary to sound doctrine.” In Romans 1:24-27 Paul traces the thinking which leads people into such practices describing it as “vile,” “against nature” (1:26), and “shameful” (1:27). All of this makes it abundantly clear that a person cannot participate in this type of behavior and have any hope of eternal life with God.
The Word of God tells us to compel them to come. It’s never too late for healing and deliverance. God wants to save them from the destruction that lies ahead. It’s time to go beyond the four walls of the church and snatch these souls out of darkness. If we’re going to reach people for Christ why not reach out to those individuals that are struggling with this sin. It’s a huge population and the enemy continues to spread this deadly disease like wildfire! It’s a big deception to make the people think it’s ok to live this life style. We talk to, laugh with, and smile in their faces every day to make them think they are heaven bound when they are hell bound. If they don’t repent and turn to Jesus for help they’re headed in a direction called “Broad Wide” that leads straight to pit of hell where they will spend eternal life. God didn’t tolerate this sin back then He’s surely not going to tolerate it now. We must do the “Greater Work”. This is the “Greater Work” that we have been commission to do. Jesus said He came to seek and save that which is lost. 

The Holy Spirit enables us to know the truth and to live the truth. The Holy Spirit will convict us of our sins. And when we allow our lives to be control by the Holy Spirit we will have the power to live a life that is pleasing to God. In creation He was called the breath of God or the wind of God. The Holy Spirit is very sensitive and He will make us sensitive to the Word of God. The Holy Spirit will help us to do the Father’s Will for our lives if we listen and follow His leading. Romans 8:10-11 says And if Christ is in you your body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He that raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit that dwells in you. Romans 8:14 says for as many as are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God. John 16:13 says Howbeit when He the Spirit of truth is come He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on his own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak and He will tell you things to come. The very presence of God Spirit lives on the inside of every born again believer and He is called the Holy Spirit. He is a person not an “it” He is more than just a mere influence He is the infinite God residing within our hearts. According to 2nd Corinthians 4:7 (World Wide English version) it reads, this is something of great value within us, but we are like pots made of earth and clay. This power is greater than any other power but it comes from God not from us. The Holy Spirit reveals Jesus to us according to John 16:13-14. The Holy Spirit is a Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Strengthener, and Standby (John 16:7). Paul said in 1st Corinthians 2:4-5… And my speech and preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. It is that power of the Holy Spirit that’s working on the inside of you that Paul is speaking of here. When you give the Holy Spirit free course to move in your life it is not about your ability (what you can do) or your intellect (how much you know) it is about being led by the Spirit of God. Romans 8:14 states, for as many are led by the Spirit of God they are the sons of God. In order to be led by the Spirit of God you must know God. And that come by way of spending time in the presence of God. Developing an intimacy relationship with Him through the Word of God, Prayer, Praise, Worship, and Thanksgiving. The Holy Spirit is a Teacher. 1 John 2:27 states, But the anointing which ye have received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you, but as the same anointing teacheth you all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you ye shall abide in him.
The Holy Spirit is so much more. However, the reason why many believers of God do not experience the power of the Spirit though He actually dwells in their hearts is that they lack reverence. We must trust the Holy Spirit the same way we trust Jesus the Son and God the Father. Because it is God’s desire for each believer to be filled with His Spirit to the fullness. The plans God has for your life can only be revealed through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2: 9-11). God has prepared things for you before the foundation of the world. And the Holy Spirit knows God’s plan for your life. Only through a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit will you discover all God has prepared for your life. No one knows the things that God has already prepared for those that love Him. It’s very vital for you to get to know the Holy Spirit for yourself. We thank God for your Pastor and those in leadership positions but your pastor cannot be replaced for the Holy Spirit. Spending personal time in His presence will grant you access to the Holy Spirit. You’ll be more in tune to hear His voice and follow His leading when you’re not sure about some things. Also, you must be careful not to grieve the Holy Spirit. For example, the Holy Spirit is grieved when He shows up to bless you or impart to you but He finds blessing blockers in your life. Such as un-forgiveness, strife, pride, fornication and so forth. These things are blessing blockers and will grieve the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit you are living another life. Without the Holy Spirit you are busy doing things you were not born to do. Without the Holy Spirit you are misusing time, talents, and gifts. The secrets about you is in the Holy Spirit. Only the Spirit can reveal the secrets about you. The Holy Spirit will reveal the revelation about you and who you were created to be. The Holy Spirit will tell you the truth about you even when you don’t won’t to hear the truth. In the Presence of the Holy Spirit you’ll find peace, joy, and happiness. I encourage you to get to know the Holy Spirit for He will be your best friend for life!
thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 












