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Unity in the church is not just a preference; it’s a command from God. Jesus Himself prayed for our unity in John 17:21, saying, “that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” Yet, the enemy thrives on division, seeking to infiltrate through weak or unsuspecting believers, bringing discord and disunity. The Enemy’s Strategy. Thriving on division Satan understands that a united church is a powerful force against his kingdom. His goal is to break the body of Christ apart because a divided church is weakened and ineffective. He knows that when believers turn against each other, they lose focus on their true mission, spreading the Gospel and glorifying God. Through lies, deception, and manipulation, he plants seeds of discord, encouraging pride, misunderstandings, and personal agendas over godly unity. The devil often uses subtle tactics to divide the body of Christ. Here are a few warning signs: ·       Miscommunication and Assumptions:  Misunderstandings that lead to unnecessary conflicts. Example: A member assumes they were intentionally excluded from an event, leading to resentment instead of seeking clarification. ·       Pride and Ego: Allowing personal desires to take precedence over collective harmony. Example: A leader refuses to accept correction, creating tension within the ministry team. ·       Isolation and Exclusion:  Keeping certain members at a distance instead of fostering inclusivity. Example: Newcomers feel ignored and struggle to integrate into church activities. ·       Neglect of Spiritual Discernment:  Reacting emotionally instead of seeking God’s guidance. Example: Making decisions based on personal feelings rather than biblical principles, leading to discord. ·       Spiritual Apathy: Lack of commitment to prayer, fellowship, and growth, weakening the church’s unity. Example: Members disengage from serving, leaving the burden on a few, causing frustration and burnout. Would You Allow Division in Your Home?  Imagine if someone came into your house and intentionally turned your family members against one another. Would you sit back and allow it? Absolutely not! The church is God’s house, and we must defend its unity with the same passion we would protect our own homes and relationships. Fighting in the Spirit The battle against division isn’t won by human arguments but through spiritual warfare. Here’s how we can fight back: ·       Pray for Unity: Ask God to bind us together in love and peace (Ephesians 4:3). ·       Speak Life: Use your words to uplift, encourage, and heal (Proverbs 18:21). ·       Walk in Forgiveness: Refuse to hold grudges and always seek reconciliation (Colossians 3:13). ·       Submit to God’s Word: Ensure that personal opinions never outweigh biblical truth (2 Timothy 3:16-17). ·       Expose the Enemy: Call out divisive behavior in love and redirect others toward unity (Titus 3:10). Engage With Us! What are some ways you've seen division try to creep into the church? How can we stand firm together to ensure the enemy finds no foothold? Share your thoughts below—let’s strengthen the body of Christ together!

The Greater Glory After the Shaking Life often brings seasons of shaking, times when everything we thought was stable begins to tremble. Relationships, careers, finances, and even our spiritual walk can go through storms. But in Haggai 2:6-9, God assures us that shaking is not meant to destroy us; it is meant to prepare us for greater glory. You may ask yourself: How is that possible? When God shakes things, He removes what is temporary and weak so that only what is eternal and strong stays. If you feel like your world has been shaken, take heart, God is making room for something greater! 1. The Shaking is Preparation for Glory “I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations” (Haggai 2:6-7). Just as God shook the nations in Haggai’s time, He allows shaking in our lives to reposition us for His purposes. Often, we hold onto things that limit us, comfort zones, old mindsets, and even relationships that prevent us from fully walking in God’s will. The shaking is a divine reset. Yes, read that again—a divine reset, breaking attachments to what cannot carry us into the greater glory He has prepared. Consider Joseph—betrayed, enslaved, and imprisoned. But after the shaking, Joseph was promoted to a position of power in Egypt. His latter days were far greater than his former ones! 2. The Glory of the Latter House in Our Lives “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former” (Haggai 2:9). What does this mean for us? It means that no matter how glorious your past may have been, God has something even greater ahead. If you’ve experienced loss, disappointment, or brokenness, don’t dwell on what was, fix your eyes on what will be. God never restores to the same level, He always increases. Job, after losing everything, received double what he had before. The disciples, after losing Jesus to the cross, experienced the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, an even greater manifestation of God’s presence than when Jesus walked beside them. Whatever you’ve lost, whatever has been shaken, believe that God is bringing you into a new season of greater glory. 3. The Lord is Our Source “The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,” says the Lord of hosts" (Haggai 2:8). Sometimes, we fear the shaking because we don’t know how we will recover. But God reminds us that He is the owner of all things. He controls every resource, every opportunity, and every breakthrough. When God says He will fill your life with greater glory, He has the means to do it! Your provision is not in the hands of an employer, a government agency, or an economy—it is in the hands of the Lord of hosts, the One who owns all the silver and the gold. 4. Peace After the Shaking “And in this place I will give peace,” says the Lord of hosts" (Haggai 2:9). True peace is not the absence of storms but the presence of God in the midst of them—Pastor Armando Olmedo. After the shaking comes peace, the kind that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). You may be in a storm right now, but peace is coming. God’s peace is not just external; it is an internal assurance that He is in control. The shaking will end, and when it does, you will stand in a place of greater glory with greater faith, greater testimony, and greater peace. Stand in Expectation of Greater Glory! The shaking is not your downfall, it is your divine setup! What may feel like loss is preparation for a greater breakthrough. The glory of your latter days will  surpass your former days. God’s peace, provision, and power are already being released over your life! Reflect & Declare: 🔹  What areas of your life have been shaken?  Trust that God is clearing the way for something greater. 🔹  Where have you experienced loss?  Declare with confidence: The latter glory will be greater than the former! 🔹  Are you worried about provision?  Remember, the silver and gold belong to God—He is your ultimate source! No matter what you have faced, greater glory is ahead!  Hold fast to His promise, stand firm in faith, and step boldly into your new season of peace, power, and purpose. Your best days are not behind you—they are right in front of you!

Sacudido, Pero No Abandonado La vida a menudo trae temporadas de sacudidas, momentos en los que todo lo que pensábamos que era estable comienza a temblar. Las relaciones, las carreras, las finanzas e incluso nuestro caminar espiritual pueden atravesar tormentas. Pero en Hageo 2:6-9, Dios nos asegura que las sacudidas no tienen como fin destruirnos; tienen como fin prepararnos para una gloria mayor. Quizás te preguntes: ¿Cómo es eso posible? Cuando Dios sacude las cosas, remueve lo que es temporal y débil para que solo permanezca lo que es eterno y fuerte. Si sientes que tu mundo ha sido sacudido, anímate, ¡Dios está haciendo lugar para algo mayor! 1. La Sacudida Es Preparación Para La Gloria “Haré temblar los cielos y la tierra, el mar y la tierra firme; y haré temblar a todas las naciones” (Hageo 2:6-7). Así como Dios sacudió a las naciones en el tiempo de Hageo, Él permite que haya sacudidas en nuestras vidas para reposicionarnos para Sus propósitos. A menudo, nos aferramos a cosas que nos limitan, zonas de confort, viejas mentalidades e incluso relaciones que nos impiden caminar plenamente en la voluntad de Dios. El zarandeo es un reinicio divino. Sí, léalo de nuevo: un reinicio divino, que rompe los apegos a lo que no nos puede llevar a la gloria mayor que Él ha preparado. Pensemos en José: traicionado, esclavizado y encarcelado. Pero después del zarandeo, José fue ascendido a una posición de poder en Egipto. ¡Sus últimos días fueron mucho mejores que los primeros! 2. La Gloria De La Última Casa En Nuestras Vidas “La gloria de este último templo será mayor que la del primero” (Hageo 2:9). ¿Qué significa esto para nosotros? Significa que no importa cuán glorioso haya sido tu pasado, Dios tiene algo aún mayor por delante. Si has experimentado pérdida, desilusión o quebrantamiento, no te detengas en lo que fue, fija tu mirada en lo que será. Dios nunca restaura al mismo nivel, siempre aumenta. Job, después de perderlo todo, recibió el doble de lo que tenía antes. Los discípulos, después de perder a Jesús en la cruz, experimentaron la morada del Espíritu Santo, una manifestación aún mayor de la presencia de Dios que cuando Jesús caminó junto a ellos. Sea lo que sea que hayas perdido, sea lo que sea que haya sido sacudido, cree que Dios te está llevando a una nueva temporada de mayor gloria. 3. El Señor Es Nuestra Fuente “Mía es la plata y mío es el oro”, dice el Jehová de los ejércitos” (Hageo 2:8). A veces, tememos el temblor porque no sabemos cómo nos recuperaremos. Pero Dios nos recuerda que Él es el dueño de todas las cosas. Él controla cada recurso, cada oportunidad y cada avance. Cuando Dios dice que llenará tu vida con mayor gloria, ¡Él tiene los medios para hacerlo! Tu provisión no está en manos de un empleador, una agencia gubernamental o una economía; está en manos del Señor de los ejércitos, Aquel que es dueño de toda la plata y el oro. 4. Paz Después Del Zarandeo “Y daré paz en este lugar”, dice Jehová de los ejércitos” (Hageo 2:9). La verdadera paz no es la ausencia de tormentas, sino la presencia de Dios en medio de ellas —Pastor Armando Olmedo. Después del zarandeo viene la paz, la que sobrepasa todo entendimiento (Filipenses 4:7). Puede que ahora mismo te encuentres en medio de una tormenta, pero la paz está llegando. La paz de Dios no es solo externa; es una seguridad interna de que Él está en control. El zarandeo terminará, y cuando eso suceda, estarás en un lugar de mayor gloria, con mayor fe, mayor testimonio y mayor paz. ¡Espere Una Gloria Mayor! El temblor no es su caída, ¡es su disposición divina! Lo que puede parecer una pérdida es una preparación para un avance mayor. La gloria de sus últimos días superará a sus días anteriores. ¡La paz, la provisión y el poder de Dios ya se están liberando sobre su vida! Reflexione y declare: 🔹 ¿Qué áreas de su vida han sido sacudidas? Confíe en que Dios está despejando el camino para algo mayor. 🔹 ¿Dónde ha experimentado pérdidas? Declare con confianza: ¡La gloria final será mayor que la primera! 🔹 ¿Está preocupado por la provisión? Recuerde, la plata y el oro pertenecen a Dios, ¡Él es su fuente suprema! No importa lo que haya enfrentado, ¡una gloria mayor está por venir! Aférrese a Su promesa, manténgase firme en la fe y entre con valentía en su nueva temporada de paz, poder y propósito. ¡Sus mejores días no han quedado atrás, están justo frente a usted!

🍂 November at ICER Ministries 🍂 This month is full of powerful encounters, life-changing moments, and opportunities to grow together in the presence of God! We would love for you and your family to join us for any of these special events: ✨ United Service – Saturday, November 8th One church, one family, one voice lifting high the Name of Jesus! Experience unity, worship, and a fresh move of God. 🌸 Women’s Conference – Saturday, November 22nd Ladies, this day is for YOU! Be refreshed, strengthened, and ignited with purpose as we gather to seek the heart of God together. 🦃 Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27th We thank God for His faithfulness! Continue in gratitude and fellowship as we celebrate His blessings and love. ❄️ Winterfest – Saturday, November 29th We’re honored to join our community for Winterfest! Come say hi, meet our team, and enjoy family fun as we shine the light of Jesus in our city! 📍 Join us at one of our services or events — there’s a place for YOU at ICER Ministries! Because in the presence of God, freedom, healing, and restoration are real. 🙌 BACK TO HOME

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The Team Behind the ICER Ministries Media Team We are proud to serve God and fulfill the Great Commission, to propegate the Gospel to every corner of the world. N/A Write a bio for each team member. Make it short and informative to keep your visitors engaged. Praise and Worship Team Our mission is to lead heartfelt worship, creating an atmosphere where all can connect with God and experience His presence. Through our music and our passion for worship, we aim to inspire and encourage others to deepen their relationship with Him. Welcoming the downpour of a fresh anointing every day. Childrens Ministry Teachers Empowering young minds through faith and education. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where children can grow in their relationship with God and develop a love for sound doctrine. We strive to inspire and equip our teachers to be positive role models and mentors for the next generation. Planting the seed for firm believers.