Marc Dupont Ministries

Being fruitful is high up on God’s priorities for our lives. In fact, the first words we read of God speaking to humanity is the directive to be fruitful. Jesus stated in the gospel of John, chapter 15, verse 8, that it was by bearing much kingdom fruit that we proved to be His disciples, which in turn would glorify God, the Father! This blog, and the next several will be focused on fruit, fruit tree’s, and bearing supernatural fruit. By supernatural fruit I mean fruit we cannot achieve on our own and fruit which brings life and blessing to ourselves and others. It is fruitfulness that can only come about by living a Holy Spirit filled life!

A fruit tree, as with all of plant life begins with a seed. The Bible, and, in deed, life itself has a lot to say about seeds being planted. Jesus spoke the parable of the “sower” in Matthew 13 to communicate the importance of seed being planted in good soil. The soil that God plants seeds of vision and calling into, as well as the salvation message itself, is our hearts. It is out of the heart that we have ‘ears to hear’ and ‘eyes to see’ what the Holy Spirit is desiring to plant that may grow into something way beyond what we can understand, or envision, on our own. As with the young woman, Mary, who had never had a physical relationship with a man, God can impart something to us by the Holy Spirit that gives birth to things way beyond our natural comprehension. The key was Mary’s incredible response to the angel Gabriel- “let it be done, according to your word”.

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It has become far more than a “cliché message” to preach/teach the contemporary church is in a time of transition. While that may be true in any given season of God, it is also true that in learning to walk with God, and in the ways of God, that we are to continually be in transition. Having said that, however, I do believe that the last few years have been a time of vital transition. In effect, it has been a time of crossing over the Jordan of our dreams and God’s visions for our lives which he has been preparing us for. In short, I believe that many Christians, churches, and ministries are in a time of promotion, which will result in greater fruitfulness. Jesus stated that the Father is glorified by us bearing much fruit, and in so doing we prove to be Christ’s disciples. (John 15.8)

The problem, however, with transition unto greater fruitfulness is it always involves the necessity of unlearning some old ways and learning new ways. This scenario in a nutshell is illustrated in Isaiah 6 when God is planning on anointing and releasing Isaiah to become one of the greatest prophets of all time. In verses 1-8 we see Isaiah beholding his righteousness, or lack there of, in the light of God’s absolute righteousness. For Isaiah to enter in to the greater thing God was calling him to change was required.

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Two weekends ago I ministered in a very well known renewal church in the southern part of the US. The building is big and beautiful and the worship was both passionate and, from a technical standpoint, excellent. We experienced authentic moves of the Holy Spirit during both the worship and the ministry times. The pastor informed me several days later they would be videoing several people who experienced significant healings.

Tonight, I have just returned from a welfare type of hotel in a inner city which has suffered financial downsizing and decay through out much of the city. Instead of hundreds of mainly middle class people who passionately love God there were less than fifty people, the majority of whom struggled with very serious issues, ranging from severe health problems to poverty level incomes to substance addictions. Instead of worship leaders who are of professional ability tonight the worship was led by an acoustic guitar player who along with a lone female accompanist struggled to maintain momentum. Except for a couple of the faster songs there was little visible passion in worship and the atmosphere seemed so lackluster in comparison.

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by Marc Dupont, March 2008

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field…”

Biblically speaking the number three is symbolic of perfection, or completeness. The number seven, as well, is symbolic of completion, but usually more in the sense of a cycle, season, or goal, being achieved and/or finished. The number 3 is complete in the sense that it needs nothing else to complete it. As well, 3 is the number God has chosen to make up completion, or wholeness, in many areas of life and relationships. For example, there are three realms of matter- animal, vegetable, and mineral. There are three parts to man- body, soul, and spirit. Regarding time there is the past, the present and the future. Of God, Himself, the ultimate reference point, there is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Concerning God’s priorities in focal points in life He has said faith, hope, and love are the essentials with love being the greatest.

I also believe that the formula God has established for the abundant life He
desires we live (see John 10.10) is comprised of three essential components. Those three essential parts are: Faith, Intimacy with God, and a prevailing Kingdom of God perspective in one’s life.

According to the writer of the book of Hebrews it is impossible to please God without faith. Hebrews 11.6 reads: “without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” While every verse found in the Bible is of importance, there are some verses and passages that are absolutely vital to both know and practice. Hebrews 11.6, along with a myriad of other verses is one of those verses. With love, in a Christ like way, as the goal, we are called to continually grow in faith. A faith that not only opens up the initial door to a relationship with God, but also leads to His specific blessings for our lives to such a degree that we can freely give to others out of the overflow of God’s abundant goodness.

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by Marc Dupont, January 2008

2008 is going to be a great year of blessings for many who have been faithful in loving and serving the Lord Jesus Christ. Biblically speaking, the number eight is usually symbolic of new beginnings & open doors. It was with eight people that God made a new start after the flood. It was on the 8th day that Hebrew sons were circumcised symbolizing the covenant with God. The number eight, as it appears in Hebrew, actually looks like a door, or gateway, a way in.

2008 will be a year that God brings many into the “broad place” of 2 Samuel 22.20 (NASV) & Psalm 18.19 (NASV). It will be a place of blessings and freedom, as opposed to a place of restraint, Job 36.16 (NASV). It will be a season when many will experience more than their eyes have seen, ears heard, and their minds have understood (1 Cor. 2.9). It will also be a time of those who have, being given much more to the point of abundance (Matthew 25.29).

It will also, however, be a time when many who have made attempts before in serving God, or stepping out in faith in a particular area, only to have met with futility will be set up by God for a fresh opportunity to step into the desire of their hearts. One of the many fascinating characteristics of God is that He, in His great heart, is the god of multiple opportunities. Like with the apostle Peter denying the Lord Jesus three times in one night receiving complete forgiveness AND being re-commissioned for the apostolic call on his life. In fact, it was this same disciple that had denied Jesus publicly that then stood up on the day of Pentecost and preached the good news resulting in thousands being saved and the early church being birthed.

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by Marc Dupont, November 2007

If you have ever watched a poker tournament you know how it works on the final round of betting, especially if the betting is big. Despite the fact that the players absolutely know in their heads exactly what their hidden cards are they always sneak another look at them again before making that final big bet.

The tendency to double check and reconsider when the bet is big is simply human nature. We can know that we know, but still we need to see what we see before we take the big plunge. I know that there will be many who preach on faith who might read these words and then say “uhnt uh, not me, I know the truth and I’m standing on it, I don’t need a second look”. That may be true when the faith step we are about to make is at a level we are comfortable with due to similar steps in the past. That old measure of faith step will feel okay because we processing the decision through the grid of our past experiences, our Bible knowledge, and what the Lord has spoken to us. But what about when God ups the ante in a new season of breakthrough in our lives and ministries? It’s at that time that, as with Joshua, God says, “You have not passed this way before.”

In this season of God bringing many into the broad place of 2nd Samuel 22.20 & Psalm 18.19, He will be calling us into substantial faith steps compared to where we have been, and what we have been doing. And like that tournament poker player who will have to throw all into the pot to stay in the game we will need a second, and even, possibly, a third glance at the cards.

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