Key Insights
Finding Joy and Overcoming Challenges
π€ The speaker suggests that instead of longing for a return to normalcy, it is important to recognize and prepare for the possibility that things may not go back to how they were for a while.
π “If you’re worn out in the foot race with men, what makes you think you can race against horses?” – Running with the horses requires resilience and strength beyond normal circumstances.
π Stepping into action to help others not only benefits them but also helps oneself in overcoming depression.
π The story of Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables” serves as a powerful reminder of the impact forgiveness and generosity can have on someone’s life.
π “How can you always be joyful when everything’s not always joyful? How do you be joyful in the middle of times where you want to cry your eyes out?”
π “I’m going to make a choice…no matter what happens…I’m going to give God praise…I’m going to be joyful in the middle of it.”
π “Joy is the determined choice to praise God in all things.”
π« The speaker emphasizes the transformative power of knowing Jesus, offering a fresh start and a solution to shame, guilt, and desperation.
Unity and Collaboration in the Spiritual Community
π Pastor Steven Furtick expresses his love and support for other churches, highlighting the importance of unity and collaboration in the spiritual community.
βοΈ We can find protection and stay dry in the midst of challenges by being under the umbrella of God’s Word and the support systems He has provided.
π “I don’t care how they treat you, honor them and watch. How God will cover you, and you will be supernaturally blessed and favored by God.”
π Melvin’s belief that sharing the message of Jesus would make people’s lives better highlights the importance of sharing what we believe can bring positivity and improvement to others.
π “If you just prayed that prayer and you meant it, you just got born again. Your life has been changed. Your sins are forgiven, past, present, and future.”
Summary
The key idea of the video is to be aware of the presence of the spirit of the antichrist, follow God’s Word, and run with the horses to rise above fear and experience the power and joy of living a purposeful life.
π The speaker introduces the “Running with the Horses” series in church online, expressing gratitude for the team’s presence and mentioning the participation of several churches across the country, while also discussing the impact of the coronavirus on their activities and the upcoming 21 days of prayer and fasting in August.
π The speaker discusses the presence of the spirit of the antichrist in the world and the escalating spirit of the end times, with the four horses of the apocalypse symbolizing disruption, deception, fear, violence, and economic collapse.
π Being aware and prepared for the presence of the spirit of the antichrist will ensure survival in difficult times, and following God’s Word and a checklist of instructions from 1 Thessalonians will help you rise above fear and run with the horses.
πββοΈ Honor and respect the authorities in your life, even if they have flaws, as they are there for your protection and well-being.
π Honor your parents regardless of how they treat you, run with relational covering, take care of others, have purpose in life, show grace and mercy, forgive and give towards those who have wronged you.
π Choose joy, grace, and ministry, even in difficult times, and experience the power and joy of running with the horses.
π Surrender your life to Jesus, ask for forgiveness, and enter into a love relationship with Him through prayer to be born again and start a new life.
π² Text “saved” to 74000 to receive a gift without obligations or tracking, and the speaker encourages giving to the local church by asking God and praying for blessings.