Legacy Riders CMA Chapter# 1365

An Overflow
John Ogden Sr
March 8, 2022

“On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of His heart will flow rivers of living water’” (John 7:37-38, NKJV).

There are three points in this setting of scripture; first, we must realize the need. Christ says, if we thirst, then come. Second, He makes a commitment to us that there is water for those that are thirsty. Third, He says not just water is available, but a river that will flow from our hearts. The choice is ours. We can have a sip, or we can have the freshness of the power of God with a never-ending flow from the throne room through our hearts to not only minister to our needs but to the needs of those around us. Why would we want anything less than the flood of God?

As with all of God’s principles, we are responsible for seeking Him first and dying out to self. This puts us in the position of having the floodgates open. Viewing the flow of the Spirit of God as a river, we can sit on the bank and die of thirst when there is a river of plenty at our fingertips. To experience the river of plenty, we must choose to move from the bank to the river. It is like having the Word of God in our hands but not allowing the Spirit of God to quicken it for our use. The Bible is only words until the Spirit of God makes them alive and fresh in our lives. There is a stream that brings life to all who find it. There must be a hunger and thirst for the fullness of God and the experiences of an overflowing river in our lives. We must be found in Christ. We must move and live and have our being and desire in Him.

Are you in the river or sitting on the bank? I encourage you to make a fresh commitment today and allow the Spirit of God to wash away all that would restrict the flow so that God may take us to the next level.

Shout for Victory
John Ogden Sr

“He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah. God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet” (Psalm 47:4-5, KJV).

We find throughout the Old Testament that many times victory over the enemy started with a shout by God's people. Verse four says that the Lord will choose our inheritance. What a fantastic place to be! To be in a position where we are not choosing, but we are allowing Him to choose. I am often asked – How can you know the will of God? For some, this is a highly complex question. For me, it is simple. I start each day with a prayer that says, "God will You direct my footpaths today?" If we allow God to direct our footpaths every day, then days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years. We simply walk in the plan of God and the inheritance into which He has called us.

On a quiet Sunday afternoon, I remember when there was no one in our home but Becky and me. We were going through some difficult times (as we all do). Out of the quietness, I heard her shout and take authority over the enemy's attacks and proclaim the victory in Jesus. She told satan if he thinks he has won this battle, he is sadly mistaken. She would be victorious in Jesus, and if satan thought that he had won, that battle had just begun. This preceded three and a half years of intense prayer and believing in God. We were victorious in Christ, and it all started with a shout and a belief that we shall be victorious in Jesus.

What areas in your life have you held bound? In what areas are you struggling? What situations seem impossible? I encourage you within your spirit and within your flesh, take authority, and deal with the situation with a bold, strong leap of faith. Rise from where you are, move mentally and physically, begin to walk, talk, and pray with the authority of Heaven.

As Christians, we have the right and the authority to take control of situations in our lives, the enemy's attacks, and be victorious. Maybe it is time that you say, "I am not taking it anymore. I am standing firm in the person and the authority of Jesus Christ." I challenge you to move in faith, believe God, and watch what He will do in your life.