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The devil couldn’t stop the plan of Redemption, even though he tried. But what he has done is use a common trick: He tries to get believers to miss everything that comes with getting born again. Psalm 103:2 says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” When you become a believer, you receive complete restoration. But the devil is a negotiator. His job is to negotiate you out of your rights. You have a right to be healed. You have the right to power—to riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory and blessing. This is your inheritance package. It came when the Lamb was slain for us (Revelation 5:12). It’s bought and paid for, and it’s already got your name on it. Satan’s purpose is to deceive you, and that’s where the spiritual fight comes in (Ephesians 6). You’ve got to develop your faith, so you can fight—because faith is the only way you’re going to defeat the devil and live and enjoy all those benefits. God’s Going to Use You Did you get that? You can defeat the devil, not because of what you’ve done, but because God is restoring the years. He’s restoring what the cankerworm has stolen. He’s restoring your dignity. He’s beautifying the Church. Whatever is ailing you is going to have to go because these benefits are yours. “But I’ve been married 15 times!” You’re still going to do the work of God. “But I didn’t finish school. My family is poor.” So what? “But I messed up and was in prison!” Makes no difference. Why? Because you didn’t choose Him. He chose you. God does not look at your past. He only looks at your future! Gideon tried to use excuses like that. In Judges 6:15 he said, “Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” “I’m broke.” “I never went to school.” “I’m black.” “I’m brown.” But what did God say before Gideon started excusing himself? “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor!” (verse 12, "NKJV"). It didn’t matter what Gideon thought he was. God called him a mighty man of valor. God took the man who was most rejected and put him on top. Gideon tried to find an excuse to not be qualified for what God wanted him to do. But I’ve got news for you: Whom God calls, He qualifies. God dropped the anointing right on Gideon: “But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet” (verse 34). It’s no different for you, mighty man or woman of valor! God has dropped the anointing on you, too. You just got qualified. He’s going to lead you into things that you’ve never done before. It doesn’t matter what happened in your past. The only thing that matters is that God is now anointing you. But for you to step out in that anointing, it’s going to take faith—strong faith. Mountain-moving, Dodge City-defeating faith. So, get ready! God is restoring your years. You’re going to be like Daniel. God is going to raise you up. You’re going to be like Joseph. You’re going to be running the country and the company. God is going to strike a difference between you and the rest of the world. He’s going to do it because it’s time the Church took her rightful place. It’s time we rose up, took dominion and defeated the enemy! V Bill Winston is founder and pastor of Living Word Christian Center, a 15,000-member church located in Forest Park, Ill. He is also the founder and chairman of The Joseph Business School and Bill Winston Ministries. For more information or ministry materials visit his website at billwinston.org. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *********** ADVERTISEMENT *********** APRIL Broadcast Calendar Featuring: Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Billye Brim, Pastor George Pearsons Sun., Apr. 1 Victory Over Fear, Death and Sorrow Kenneth Copeland Apr. 2-6 How to Experience True Peace Gloria Copeland and Billye Brim Sun., Apr. 8 Knowing Jesus Intimately Kenneth Copeland Apr. 9-13 The Goodness of God Brings Peace Gloria Copeland and Billye Brim Sun., Apr. 15 How to Make a Withdrawl From Your Heavenly Account Pastor George Pearsons Apr. 16-20 Brother Copeland on the Mountain—Part 1 Kenneth Copeland Sun., Apr. 22 Seated With Jesus in Heavenly Places Kenneth Copeland Apr. 23-27 Brother Copeland on the Mountain—Part 2 Kenneth Copeland Sun., Apr. 29 Developing Faith in the Love of God Kenneth Copeland Apr. 30-May 4 Brother Copeland on the Mountain—Part 3 Kenneth Copeland ________________________________ more ways to watch dish® CHANNEL 265 bvovn®.com Roku® apple tv® 4th Generation YouTube® podcast KCM App KCM.org DAYSTAR Network Trinity Broadcasting Network Station Listings kcm.org/watch/find-a-station SPANISH BROADCAST Enlace or es.kcm.org/medios KCM.ORG/WAYSTOWATCH ********************************************** BVOV : 25

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