BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

**********ADVERTISEMENT ********** FEBRUARY Broadcast Calendar Featuring: Kenneth Copeland, Gloria Copeland, Billye Brim, George Pearsons, Jerry Savelle Jan. 28-Feb. 1 The Manifestation of the Glory of God Gloria Copeland and Billye Brim Sun., Feb. 3: Strong Faith Is Believing God’s WORD Kenneth Copeland Feb. 4-8 The Story of God’s Glory Gloria Copeland and Billye Brim Sun., Feb. 10: Faith Works by Love Kenneth Copeland Feb. 11-15 Faith in the Love of God Brings Results Kenneth Copeland Sun., Feb. 17: Faith-Filled Words Bring Life Kenneth Copeland Feb. 18-22 Healing 101 Kenneth & Gloria Copeland Sun., Feb. 24: Master the Faith Fundamentals Kenneth Copeland Feb. 25-March 1 Marvels, Wonders and Extraordinary Manifestations George Pearsons and Jerry Savelle Broadcasts subject to change without notice WATCH ON dish® CHANNEL 265 Roku® apple tv® 4th Generation bvovn.com YouTube® KCM.ORG KCM APP PODCAST DAYSTAR Network Trinity Broadcasting Network SPANISH BROADCAST ENLACE or ES.KCM.ORG/MEDIOS kcm.org/watch/find-a-station Broadcasts subject to change without notice. ********************************************** * * * * article from p. 9 continues * * * * * 'I don’t count My wealth that way, Jesse,' He replied. 'I count My wealth by the number of souls I possess. I told you to go into the world and preach the gospel to every creature. That’s how I create My wealth: Through people.' If you and I want to advance—really advance—it means reaching the world around us. Remember, the only Jesus many people will ever see is the Jesus in you and me. We are each a representative of who Christ is and must reflect Him in all we do. Advance With the Holy Spirit To advance and be a reflection of His love, we don’t need help from anyone but the Holy Ghost. “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). The Holy Spirit is our Helper. We should be following Him and stepping in His footsteps. In Philippians 3:13, the Apostle Paul specifically says how he relied on the Holy Ghost: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” That’s very revealing. Paul advanced in his life through doing those two things: forgetting the past and reaching toward the future. Sadly, most believers never do either. He continues, “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as be perfect [or mature], be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you” (verses 14-15). In other words, the Holy Spirit isn’t going to leave us in the dark. We will know what to do, when to do it, where to do it, and how to do it—no matter what happens—when we’re following the Holy Ghost. We should never say we can’t do something! We have to believe the unbelievable. We have to receive the impossible. Why? Because in Christ, it’s all doable. All we’ve got to do is get in line and start advancing. Advance for the Future Advancement isn’t about the here and now. It’s about the future. We advance into the future. As Paul said, we’re “reaching forth.” So, as a believer, the first thing you need to do is create with your mouth an atmosphere, or a channel, through which you advance toward the future. What do you believe about your future? What do you believe about your advancement? What are you willing to do? What are you willing to receive? Your future is at stake, so don’t hang around people who want to drag you down or undermine your faith with words of doubt. You know better. Commit to speak God’s Word and pray God’s Word. That is what Paul meant when he said, “I press toward the mark.” You advance when your faith is activated. Advancement brings revelation, revelation brings inspiration, and inspiration produces manifestation. Most people’s faith is dormant, and that’s why they’re stuck in place. You have to agree with the Word, even the parts you may not like, such as “Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you” (Luke 6:28). No one wants to do that. But if you want your faith activated—if you want to advance—that’s exactly what you’ll do. Advance Through Tough Times Of course, advancement isn’t always easy. We all face times when we don’t know what to do. There are times we don’t know how to advance. That’s not the time to seek out other people’s opinions, to try and get a “word” from someone. Instead, that’s when you must pull on the power that’s within. Instead of seeking a “word,” go to the Word. Then, when someone gives you a word, what you’ll hear is simply confirmation that you’re on the right path. No matter what life throws at you, the God inside of you will not crack or break. There came a point when I realized I could only go as far as my own intelligence and talent could take me. Then I got saved and realized I could go as far as God goes! If you’re going through tough times, it may sound like an old Texas cliché, but it’s true: Tough times don’t last; tough people do. Stand on your foundation, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). Advance With Vision When you understand that the goal of Christianity is to advance, something happens. When you advance, a quickening power of vision comes upon you—as well as the energy to act on it. 10 : BVOV

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