In this episode of Fortified Follower, we explore the powerful prophecies fulfilled through the birth of Jesus and the earliest moments of His life, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew and cross referenced throughout Scripture. Together, we trace how God’s ancient promises, spoken through prophets centuries before, find their fulfillment in the arrival of Christ.

Beginning with the fulfillment of the virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:22–37), we then journey to Bethlehem, to unfold the prophesy of a ruler coming from Bethlehem (Matthew 2:6; Micah 5:2; Luke 2:1–7). We follow the story to Egypt where Jesus is called out of Egypt as God’s Son, while also taking a look at the foreshadowing that took place with Israel in Exodus (Matthew 2:15; Hosea 11:1; Exodus 4:22; Matthew 2:13–15, 19–21), to then see how Jesus arrives at Nazareth (Matthew 2:23; Isaiah 11:1).

We also highlight God’s covenant with David - that he would have offspring on the throne forever (Luke 1:32; 2 Samuel 7:4–5, 12; Psalm 89:3–4; 132:11–12; Jeremiah 33:17; Luke 1:69).

The fulfilled prophecies remind us that Jesus is truly the promised Savior, that God is sovereign and intentional in all things and that He had a plan to reconcile us back to Him all along. Jesus was born to take away our sins and the sins of the world. He is the joy of our salvation, our hope for eternity, and the testament that God always keeps His promises.

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, let us always remember that His life reminds us of the greatest gift of all time, the gift of salvation that we receive when we accept Him.

Praying you have a blessed Christmas and soak in the presence of the Savior.

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In this episode of Fortified Follower, we explore the role insecurities play in keeping us from stepping into the assignments God calls us to. Focusing on a portion of Moses’ story in Exodus, we discuss how he questioned his abilities and allowed his insecurities to shape his reluctant response to God’s call. We also examine God’s patient and purposeful replies, and reflect on the ways we, like Moses, sometimes wrestle with insecurities as we consider our own responses to the Lord’s leading.

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In this episode of Fortified Follower, we discuss why and how to release control to God, our loving Father. He knows best and it is freeing when we give Him control. We must trust Him and have a personal, strong and healthy relationship with Him to release control and fully surrender to Him. He is a loving God who desires the best for us.

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In this episode of Fortified Follower, we hear about daily prayers for the morning, the evening, and throughout the day. These prayers are to encourage you to be intentional about what you are praying in the specific times of the day. There are so many ways we can be mindful about the Lord's presence during our day and we must build the muscle to talk to Him and pray without ceasing.

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In this episode, you will hear two letters to this generation - one to the believer, one to the unbeliever (not yet believer).

We ARE revival!! The time is now. Continue to endure, child of God.

Share this message with the unbelievers in your life, as you feel led!

If you said the prayer of salvation, start reading the Bible, get plugged into a local body of believers and be discipled. I would love to hear from you, to pray for you and to see how I can encourage you in this walk! Best decision ever! Email me - fortifiedfollower@gmail.com or dm me on instagram @fortifiedfollower

I love my generation. I love all of you!

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In this episode of Fortified Follower, we hear part 2 of what the Lord is speaking to our generation. We explore supporting Bible verses for what the Lord revealed. You will be encouraged knowing you are set apart. You will gain clarity on what the Spirit is speaking to the churches and what that means for us. You will feel convicted to no longer justifying your sin or deliberately sin, to ride yourself of idols, to remove and stay away from witchcraft, to stop supporting places that support unrighteousness. You will be motivated and strengthened to love one another, cut the business, pray and intercede, know God’s voice, be intentional with the season you’re in, and to go make disciples!

Join me as we receive this message from the Lord, study His Word on what it looks like and apply it to ourselves and our generation!

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In this episode of Fortified Follower, we hear a message from the Lord for our generation. What is the Lord speaking to us? We explore supporting Bible verses for what the Lord revealed. You will leave encouraged, knowing that you are powerful, anointed, grounded and passionate. The Lord is breaking word curses and speaking life over our generation!

Join me as we receive this message from the Lord, study His Word on what it looks like and declare His Word over ourselves and our generation!

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In The Posture of a Servant, we look to Jesus as a pure example of how we should posture ourselves to live a life that represents Him.

We take an in-depth look at all Jesus knew when He took on the posture of a servant to wash His disciples feet - He knew the time, who His betrayer was, that He had access to everything, where He came from and where He was going, His identity, and that He was an example.

Imagine if we took on this posture in our everyday lives.

Base text is John 13:1-20.

Y'all this is sooooo good.

Join me as we learn more about humbling ourselves to take on the posture of a servant, as Jesus so preciously did!

How can you intentionally serve this week?

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