The Internet

The Internet

Galatians 5:16-18 - I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

The internet is an invisible realm with great potential and power. When we enter in, we can experience an entire new world.

God is Spirit and lives in the Spirit or invisible realm. Man is spirit and lives in the natural realm but success is achieved through the invisible realm because we must walk in the Spirit.

The spirit realm is very similar to the internet or virtual world.

How do we access the internet?

1. Logon

Must:

* Sign up as a member

* Have an internet connection

We have access to our Father at any time

Hebrews 4:14-16 - Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

2. Surf the internet

We are living in the information age and can access almost any information by doing internet searches.

Those who have access to knowledge have an advantage

This can be likened to walking in the Spirit.

Jeremiah 33:3 - ’Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’

Hosea 4:6 - My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.

God is all-knowledge and is willing to reveal secrets to those who seek Him. These secrets are hidden in the Spirit realm.

3. Download programs

There are many applications and programs that can be downloaded off the internet.

Through our relationship with the Holy Spirit, God is able to give us supernatural revelation that can better equip us in any situation.

4. Internet banking

This is a supernatural way of doing banking and managing your finances.

Matthew 6:19 - "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal..

5. Internet shopping

This is a different way to purchase things. God wants us to change our buying habits.

Revelation 3:18 - I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.

6. Virus

The main cause of a virus is normally through an online connection which corrupts everything.

The devil operates in the spirit realm and uses every resource at his disposal to corrupt our spiritual walk.

Song of Solomon 2:15 - Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes.

7. Hackers

Hackers break into your computer and spy out your secrets and steal them. Spiritually, this can be referred to as false brothers and sisters.

Galatians 2:4 - And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage)…

8. Scams

These are tricksters that use scams to steal your money and possessions.

1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

9. Internet chat

Meeting the wrong people can lead to bad outcomes.

1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits."

Hebrews 3:13 - ..but exhort one another daily, while it is called "TODAY," lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

10. Facebook

It is so easy to be connected to the wrong group of people. It is very similar to the cell groups run by churches.

Psalm 133:1-3 - A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the LORD commanded the blessing - Life forevermore.