TLDR;
This video explores the concept of blessedness as described in the scriptures, particularly Psalm 1. It explains what it means to be blessed, the actions that hinder happiness, and the practices that cultivate it. The video also covers the importance of spiritual discernment, dealing with wickedness, and various forms of Christian meditation.
- Blessedness is a lifestyle, not an accident, and is tied to avoiding wickedness, sin, and mockery.
- God's dealings are deliberate and require obedience, and He expects seriousness and agency in carrying out instructions.
- Spiritual warfare is real and requires Christians to be both kind and capable of dealing with evil effectively.
- Meditation in Christianity involves engaging with the Word of God, not emptying the mind, and includes various forms such as mourning, growling, uttering, musing, and devising.
Introduction: The Meaning of Blessedness [0:01]
The video begins by defining "blessed" as "happy," based on the Hebrew word "Esha." It explains that happiness isn't accidental but a lifestyle choice. To be happy, one must avoid certain behaviours and influences. The speaker highlights that the actions that prevent blessedness are ongoing, suggesting that blessed individuals have learned from past mistakes and don't continually engage in ungodly behaviour.
Avoiding Ungodly Influences [1:21]
The speaker warns against seeking counsel from the wicked, standing in the way of sinners, and associating with mockers. He stresses the importance of being careful about who influences your decisions and cautions against adopting worldly wisdom that contradicts godly principles. He uses the example of watching movies and applying their "wisdom" to relationships, which can lead to ungodly living.
God's Deliberate Nature and Obedience [4:09]
The speaker emphasises that God is very deliberate and expects obedience. He illustrates this by saying that if God asks for something specific, one should not make excuses but strive to fulfil the request. He also touches on the prophetic class and how God doesn't tolerate stupidity, highlighting that God's dealings are more difficult with those He employs as servants.
Dealing with Wickedness and Spiritual Warfare [6:31]
The video identifies three types of people: the wicked, sinners, and mockers. The wicked deliberately choose to side with the devil, and the speaker argues that Christians should not hesitate to defend themselves and their families against such individuals, even to the point of killing them in self-defence. He extends this principle to the spiritual realm, urging believers to aggressively confront and neutralise witchcraft and demonic attacks.
Biblical Justification for Spiritual Warfare [10:45]
The speaker uses the example of Herod's attempt to kill the baby Jesus and the subsequent death of those who sought the child's life to argue that God does kill and that Christians have the ability to kill in the spirit. He references Matthew 2:19-20, where an angel tells Joseph that "those who sought the child's life are dead," implying divine intervention. He also points to the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts as further evidence of God's power to bring death as a sign and punishment.
The Lion and the Lamb: Balancing God's Nature [15:45]
The speaker warns against being too kind and emphasises the need to be fearful in the spirit realm. He asserts that if beings don't fear you, something is wrong. He clarifies that God is not just a lamb but also a lion, and Christians must recognise and embody both aspects of His nature. He advises praying aggressively to paralyse the spirit of death and neutralise witchcraft, even within one's own family.
Understanding Sinners and Mockers [18:32]
The speaker distinguishes between sinners, who act out of ignorance, and mockers, who deliberately ridicule and scorn things of God. He cautions against associating with mockers, as mocking can prevent one from receiving what is being mocked. He shares a personal experience of mocking someone praying in tongues and then finding himself doing the same thing, illustrating the consequences of mockery.
The Importance of Delight and Meditation in the Law [21:55]
The video transitions to discussing what blessed individuals do, focusing on their delight in the law of the Lord and their meditation on it day and night. The speaker explains that delight is pleasure and that one must enter the law to find this delight. He compares this to the pleasure one finds in playing video games, where happiness is derived from engaging with the game.
Breaking Down the Scriptures for Delight [25:32]
The speaker stresses that meditation is a result of delight and that one will struggle to be in the Word if it is not delightful. He uses the analogy of a groundnut, where the desired part is inside and requires effort to extract. He encourages studying the scriptures to understand their deeper meaning, rather than just reading them superficially. He explains that Jesus spoke in parables to hide wisdom, which must be uncovered to find delight.
Speaking Spirit: Understanding God's Language [30:50]
The speaker asserts that as Christians, we speak spirit, which is a language of parables and coded messages. He cautions against casting pearls before swine, as the world cannot always understand or handle the truth. He explains that God speaks in parables, requiring a decoder to understand His messages. He uses the example of seeing a red dot on someone's forehead as a coded message from God.
The Law: Spoken and Written [39:04]
The speaker clarifies that the law is both spoken and written, and it's important to have both the written word (logos) and the ability to hear God's spoken voice. He warns against neglecting the scriptures, as this can lead to heresies. He explains that God speaks through visions, dreams, and what people call the Audible Voice, which is actually God talking to your heart.
Christian Meditation vs. Hindu Meditation [40:41]
The speaker distinguishes Christian meditation from Hindu meditation, cautioning against emptying the mind, which he says opens oneself up to demons. Christian meditation involves engaging the mind with the Word of God, making the scriptures the subject of meditation. He uses John 3:16 as an example, breaking down each word to understand its deeper meaning.
13 Words for Meditation: Mourning and Growling [45:57]
The speaker introduces 13 words that represent meditation, starting with "mourning." He explains that mourning involves being silent in a place of pain and anguish, thinking of the problem while also focusing on God's Word. He then discusses "growling," which involves making a sound from your gut, a stage of prayer where words can no longer come out.
Silent Prayers and Uttering [55:24]
The speaker emphasises that silent prayers are more dangerous than spoken prayers and that a silent man is very dangerous because you don't know what he's thinking. He then moves on to "uttering," which involves speaking the Word of God to indoctrinate your mind. He explains that uttering is countering negative thoughts and imaginations with scriptures, bringing them into subjection to the Word.
Musing and Muttering [1:03:30]
The speaker describes "musing" as being absorbed in thought, picturing what you're reading in the scriptures and creating an image in your head. He then explains "muttering" as speaking to yourself in your confidential voice, where only the ears of your mind are hearing. He uses the example of Hannah praying silently, with only her lips moving.
Devising and Plotting [1:10:13]
The speaker defines "devising" as planning your next move, writing down your thoughts and ideas. He encourages planning on paper, not just in your head, and emphasises that this is a form of meditation where the Holy Spirit can speak to you. He then discusses "plotting," which involves planning how to deal with wicked people in your life.
Practical Wisdom and Self-Protection [1:17:28]
The speaker stresses the importance of protecting yourself and your family, advocating for practical measures such as security, bodyguards, and weapons. He uses the example of Jesus moving with Peter, who carried a sword, and the nation of Israel fighting with missiles. He encourages Christians to be wise and use their minds, not just rely on spiritual protection.
Masculinity and Spiritual Warfare [1:26:59]
The speaker argues that in the art of warfare, kindness is weakness, and it's important to be able to kill. He laments the decline of masculinity in modern society and encourages men to be strong and capable of protecting their families. He asserts that a man should have the ability to kill, and if a woman thinks she can beat you, there's something wrong with you.
Roaring and Groaning [1:32:06]
The speaker describes "roaring" as sounding like a lion, which can be used to scare demons. He then discusses "groaning," which involves praying in tongues until you reach a place where you can't pray anymore, and the spirit takes over. He explains that groaning is a language of the spirit, where the spirit carries things from the deepest part of your heart to God.
Meditation, Imagining, and Trance [1:37:21]
The speaker defines "meditation" as focusing one's mind for a period of time in silence, with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes. He then discusses "imagining," where you use your mind to Marvel at God and His creation. Finally, he touches on "trance," which is a state where you are awake or asleep, a prophetic state where you want to get information from God.
Manifestation and Problem-Solving [1:51:10]
The speaker explains how to use meditation to manifest things in your life, creating an image in the spirit realm that angels will go and run to make happen. He encourages creating a movie in your head, adding sounds and feelings to make it as real as possible. He also emphasises the importance of being solution-oriented and using spirituality to come up with solutions in your life and society.
The Reality of Spirituality and Tongues [2:05:43]
The video concludes by affirming the reality of spirituality and sharing a study on tongues by Dr. Andrew Newberg at the University of Pennsylvania. The study showed that when Christians pray in tongues, the frontal lobe of the brain shuts down, indicating that tongues are not premeditated and come from a place that science can't understand.