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'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Friday December 26, 2008 (29 Kislev 5769) "Remaining
Faithful!" John 15:18-25 (New International Version) (Jesus speaking) "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the One who sent me. If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin. He who hates me hates my Father as well. If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason. The Apostle John records Jesus' WORDs revealing to HIS disciples the Truth of their choice of believing in HIM as Messiah, Savior and Lord. The prophesied forthcoming of HIS persecution, crucifixion and death had yet to be fulfilled, but that it was God's plan that these things must happen. Christ knew that HIS resurrection from the grave would be crucial to their Faith in HIM, and HE was preparing them for what was yet to come as HIS followers would also personally bear persecution because of their testimony to HIS name. From all evidence in scripture, Jesus' revelation of these things DID came to pass, just as HIS coming was the fulfillment of Old Testament prophets. Continuing in the following verses; John 15:26-27 (Jesus speaking) "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. The Promise of a Counselor and Comforter, Holy Spirit, would also then be a Confirmation of Truth from the mouth of our Lord. The majority of those disciples who heard these WORDs directly from Jesus, would soon suffer persecution and even death as Jesus prophetically said they would. Where the Apostle Paul, who by his own account received revelation of Christ and these same WORDs, he TESTIFIES that those same sufferings were part of his choice of following Christ as Savior and Lord and testifying of HIS resurrection. Writing later, Paul reminds believers of God's purpose for Holy Spirit being given as our Comforter; 1 Thessalonians
1:6 Placing the TRUTH of our Victory in Christ in proper perspective, then the Prize that is worth the Pain, God fulfills our HOPE in Christ who was resurrected by the Power of Holy Spirit, and ascended to the Throne of God and sits at HIS Right Hand, where HE continually intercedes on behalf of believers. The Apostle Paul testified to his receiveing the complete revelation of Christ, enduring the persecution and sufferings, as prophesied by Christ, bearing each of them with great JOY, having received Holy Spirit, the Counsel(or)and Comforter, who strengthened him for the remainder of his life. As Christ never defined Victory as a temporal or physical manifestation, but as Eternal Life through HIS resurrection, a spiritual manifestation where Holy Spirit provides the Power and Authority of God forever, seen and understood only by Believers filled with HIS Spirit and who faithfully complete the course set before them. Where teaching that Faith in Christ is HOPE, WAS confusing and unbelievable to the Pharisees and religious others who are knowledgeable of both the Law and prophesy, it WAS and STILL IS God's WORD and the TRUTH! Christ knew that satan, who as a continual liar and a deceiver, would misrepresent the CROSS as a symbol of defeat, it was the Revelation of Christ to John that described the death of the beheaded martyred saints, Believers in Christ by Faith, as the severing or separation of the HEAD from the BODY that would be the devil's choice of placing fear in the hearts of Believers in Christ during the end of days. John writes in Revelation
20:4 It was earlier with these WORDs of immortality spoken by the Apostle Paul under the Power and Anointing of Holy Spirit, which clearly and TRUTHfully remind believers of the Eternal Promise for our enduring Faith in Christ through whatever hardship or persecution we may face in this mortal life, even death; Romans 8:34-39 Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who
died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right
hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate
us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or
persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it
is written: No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. I CHOOSE the road less traveled, the one Christ said would lead to me into HIS righteousness, running and finishing the course which Paul mentioned would end in Victory, receiving a Crown of Eternal Life from my Lord. Having a Covenant with God, requires obedience to HIS WILL, a plan and purpose outlined for my life throughout HIS WORD from Genesis to Revelation. It is HIS Promise that I will be raised
up with Christ in HIS Majesty and Glory on that beautiful day,
when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Christ
Jesus is Lord. Then eternity will be as HE revealed to John in
Rejoice, count it all joy and remain faithful in suffering for the Name of Christ, believing that HIS Resurrection is Victory for the UNDefeated, an eternal reward worth pursuing!
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Monday December 22, 2008 (25 Kislev 5769) "Heaven's Greatest
Gift!" John 6:43-45 (Amplified Bible) So Jesus answered them, Stop grumbling and saying things against Me to one another. No one is able to come to Me unless the Father Who sent Me attracts and draws him and gives him the desire to come to Me, and [then] I will raise him up [from the dead] at the last day. It is written in [the book of] the Prophets, And they shall all be taught of God [have Him in person for their Teacher]. Everyone who has listened to and learned from the Father comes to Me John the
Apostle records these WORDs of Christ, that we might
understood the POWERful working of Holy Spirit within our
hearts before we are enabled to accept Christ Jesus as God's
Son, appointed by God as having authority over everything, as
Savior, the only acceptable sacrifice that atones for our
sin. Today, there are many who will emphatically say, that except a man hears the WORD, it is impossible to come to HIM. This is TRUTH, only by understanding exactly what Jesus meant in terms of learning and understanding HIS testimony. It IS ONLY by Holy Spirit that any are able to understand and learn of Christ, HIS death and Glorious resurrection by the Power of God's Spirit. In chapter 16, Christ Jesus speaks even further of this Truth, But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned. For this TRUTH, HIMSELF being God the Father, the Beloved Son and Holy Spirit, God's omnipresent Spirit, is revelation that imparts knowledge of how John, and his brother James were drawn to Jesus, becoming HIS disciples with Power, such a Glorious Gift from Heaven. John and James both HEARD the WORD, as Christ spoke directly to them by that anointing of Holy Spirit. As we are also Believers in Christ NOW, called as HIS disciples and to be witnesses of HIM, we too must submit completely to God's Spirit and allow HIM to speak through us with that same Power. O'Lord, let my lips be YOUR mouthpiece, allowing Holy Spirit to speak TRUTH through me. I will submit to HIM, as HE teaches me of YOUR Thoughts and Ways. I will tell others what YOU have said, so that they also may HEAR and BELIEVE, Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Friday December 19, 2008 (22 Kislev 5769) "Heralding
Truth!" 2 Timothy 4:1-2 (Amplified Bible) I CHARGE [you] in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, Who is to judge the living and the dead, and by (in the light of) His coming and His kingdom: Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong.] And convince them, rebuking and correcting, warning and urging and encouraging them, being unflagging and inexhaustible in patience and teaching. As I read where the Apostle Paul instructs Timothy to continue proclaiming the Gospel of Christ, I commit my heart to continually search God's WORD for the undeniable and unrefutable Truth, leaning entirely upon God's Spirit for discernment, and by gaining an even greater understanding of Righteousness and HIS Kingdom, I must fulfill my appointed role as a witness and teacher of HIS Grace, Love and Power. Striving with every effort, as Paul inspired by Holy Spirit writes, myself being sufficiently prepared to give clear and concise testimony to the Hope which I hold so dear, having heard the Good News and responded in Faith to the credible Power of God, having raised HIS Son Jesus from the dead. Where God through HIS WORD promises to all who Believe in Christ Jesus, I have willingly chosen to follow HIM in Obedience, granting Salvation from HIS Judgement against the wicked and HE dispenses the inheritance of Eternal Life to all who endure opposition and persecution for HIS Name, ultimately to my very last breath will I proclaim this Truth. Looking forward to, with great anticipation and longing, receiving a Victor's crown of Righteousness, there is no other gauge deemed sufficient in this earthly realm of knowledge which compares to God's Seal of HIS Spirit upon my heart and soul. No degree of learning granted will ever quench the fire of everlasting punishment assigned to those who reject Christ as Lord and Savior, having therefore rendered my soul exclusively to HIS Authority, I along with many others have been divinely appointed, commissioned and ordained by God to do as Paul instructs. O'Lord, YOUR Wisdom teaches me patience and endurance, a spiritual gift far more valuable than earthly wealth. YOUR desire for me is for my soul to prosper, gaining an inheritance of increased knowledge. YOUR Peace meets my every need for which I hunger, each day quenching my thirst for more of YOU. My soul finds rest in YOU, safety in YOUR arms open wide, comforting me as I faithfully follow YOU in Faith. In Truth and Spirit, I willingly render my soul to YOU, Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Thursday December 18, 2008 (21 Kislev 5769) "Resemblance of
LIFE!" 1 John 3:2 (Amplified Bible) Beloved, we are [even here and] now God's children; it is not yet disclosed (made clear) what we shall be [hereafter], but we know that when He comes and is manifested, we shall [ as God's children] resemble and be like Him, for we shall see Him just as He [really] is. As a mother lovingly cradles her young child, the exhuberent father gazes at the miracle of Life, squirming and restless to the delight and joyous welcome of family and friends. Those who look upon the infant with compassion, love and wonder, openly comment on who the child looks most like. God's WORD says that every Believer must come to HIM as a little child. Being born as the new creature in Christ, we are of HIS likeness and image. Do those around us recognize a resemblance? Flesh of my flesh, and bone of my bone, was Adam's response to HIS heavenly Father for the provision of a help-mate, Eve. As evidenced by Creation, it is God's desire that mankind be fruitful. Producing offspring that will inhabit the earth and have dominion, serving as a reminder of HIS Plan and Purpose. Physical birth is no longer a mystery to man, a Creative WORK of God, yet it is spiritual birth which continues to be a mystery, unquestionable as a Divine WORK of God's Spirit. Evidenced by the Transformation of one's life, from the natural tendencies of self abasement to a Life molded and shaped by and through God's WORD, breathed into our hearts. As John writes to us of who we as Sons and Daughters of God are, he points out that we are to look with expectation to that which the Lord so lovingly Promises to those who have been born of HIS Spirit. No Believer's Hope should be diminished because of the 'unseen' things of God's Kingdom, but each must in Faith cling tightly to HIS Promise of unwavering Devotion to raising HIS children up to 'see' those things which the Apostle Peter says, even the angels of heaven long to look upon. This Gospel of Salvation, God's Provision of HIS Son born 2000 years ago as a man, anointed by HIS Spirit and Resurrected by that same Power, to be the FirstFruit of Righteousness and Everlasting Life. Every Believer born of God's Spirit portays a resemblance to Christ Jesus. Having Compassion and Love for family and friends, who but for a season must look upon us as dead to our flesh, living only to Honor and Glorify our Father in heaven who gave us LIFE by HIS Spirit. O'Lord, as YOU Manifest YOUR Glory in the lives of YOUR children, may YOUR Sons and Daughters radiate Love and Compassion for others. Our hearts yearn to be Complete and Powerful Witnesses of Truth, living in Obedience to YOUR WORD. Pour out of YOUR Storehouse an increased measure of Anointing and Favor upon us, that we Proclaim YOUR Vision of Hope and Life with such Devotion to them. Release an Abundant and Overflowing impartation of YOUR Presence within us as we minister each day to those around us. Grant us Wisdom as we Faithfully Declare YOU as Savior and Lord over heaven and earth. To YOU be all Praise and Honor, for YOU alone are our Father and King of Everlasting Glory, Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Friday December 12, 2008 (15 Kislev 5769) "Declare
Freedom!" 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (Amplified Bible) Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. In Obedience to God's calling to be Witnesses of the Gospel of Christ, we can as Paul says, by God's Spirit openly speak of this Freedom. There are no limitations set in place by Holy Spirit when we submit ourselves completely to God's WILL. Our Lord desires that HIS believers be ready in every situation to give Testimony for the Hope we have in HIS Promise. As Believers in Christ, we must become more like HIM, ministering to everyone, everywhere, anytime, sharing HIS Gospel of Salvation and promise of Eternal Life. O' Lord, YOU have given me Freedom, to serve in YOUR court of Praise. As a constant witness for YOUR Son, Christ Jesus, I can neither hide nor run, from YOUR Spirit's call to speak. I am owned by YOU, seeking those who are Lost, testifying of YOUR Love for them. That is my calling, to plant the Seed of YOUR WORD that a Harvest of Souls will come forth. YOU are my Source of Provision and Strength, to YOU I give my life. Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Thursday December 11, 2008 (14 Kislev 5769) "Liberated by HIS
Love!" Galatians 5:1 (Amplified Bible) IN [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off]. This 5th Chapter of Paul's letter to the Galatian Believers, confronts the snare that entangles and traps Believers in the Body of Christ. Long held captive to traditions, ensnared by deception and a growing misunderstanding of God's Truth, has severly suppressed the Body of Christ in its role as Kingdom Builders. As Paul writes these inspired WORDs, he was directed by Holy Spirit to remind us of how we must resist in submitting once again to the yoke of slavery which Christ destroyed at Calvary 2000 years ago. Freedom is always paid for with a heavy price, and Liberty is many times overlooked as part of knowing God's Love for HIS children. Yet God's Spirit marks those freed from bondage, becoming witnesses of Liberation, urging us to Proclaim the Truth to those ensnared by the darkness in this world.... Even these WORDs spoken
by Christ Jesus, continues Proclaiming Liberty to this
day. Those whom the Son of
God sets free, O'Lord, be Glorified in what is said today. YOUR Love has set us free to live for YOU. We must stand Liberated and firm in Faith, that YOU deliver all who seek YOU in TRUTH. YOUR Spirit guides our heart towards, YOUR Holiness and Righteousness where boldly we declare YOUR Promise of Life and Liberty. Shouts of Praise unto YOU O'Lord forever, Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Wednesday December 10, 2008 (13 Kislev 5769) "Kingdom
Provisions!" 1
Corinthians 4:20-21 For the kingdom of God consists of and is based on not talk but power (moral power and excellence of soul). Now which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of correction, or with love and in a spirit of gentleness? As Paul explains to us that our Provision within the Kingdom of God is based upon and consists of Power, an understanding made available to those who are submissive to the Counsel of Holy Spirit. Christ Jesus obtained for us a Victory that Promises much more than just those things which we deem as sufficient. HE imparts Power that not only loosens our tongues to speak HIS WORDs, but also equips us for the daily struggles we face. For the Gospel is Power unto Salvation, an Inheritance that provides abundantly more than just a ration, but an endless Provision that soothes our hearts and refreshes us more than food and drink. Romans 14:17 (Amplified Bible)[After all] the kingdom of God is not a matter of [getting the] food and drink [one likes], but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and [heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Every Believer's desire should be to seek the deeper revelation of God's Purpose for them. For some it may be to befriend those whom the world has cast aside, or another that is just beginning their walk in Faith and needs to know God's Provision is complete. Waiting on the Lord, must be seen as one who desires to please their Master, making use of every available Spritual Gift they have been given. O'Lord, YOU fill my hunger with an abundance of Grace, YOUR Righteousness for meat and YOUR Spirit of Love, Peace and Joy as drink. Each Gift of YOUR Spirit meets my needs, and I give YOU Praise and Thanksgiving for they are Power by which I am more than a Conqueror, Victiorious over every enemy. May YOUR Name be Exalted in earth as it is in heaven. Darkness flees from YOUR Presence, as the Light of YOUR WORD is Proclaimed in Power, Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Tuesday December 9, 2008 (12 Kislev 5769) "Heaven's Portal of
Glory!" Acts
7:56-58 And he said, Look! I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at God's right hand! But they raised a great shout and put their hands over their ears and rushed together upon him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him, and the witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. As Luke records, one man's eyes focus on the heavens being opened, where another's vision is focused upon executing justice for a convicted lawbreaker. How ironic, that later this same man which witnessed Stephen looking up to heaven, himself proclaims having a vision of similiar revelation. Whatever God chooses to reveal to the heart of one Believer, often goes unseen by others. Knowing that an encounter such as Stephen had with the Lord, many times draws critcism or ridicule from others. Yet as Believers, our vision must remain focused upon God's Revelation of Christ Jesus and declare with boldness what we see and hear. Some years later, Paul declares having looked upon the very same things which Stephen saw. Testimony of his eyes being opened and focused upon God's Son in an encounter of such brilliance and Glory that he confirms later he felt as though he would be struck dead. As others stand by and witness the transformation in our lives from an ongoing relationship that we have with revelation from God's Spirit, we must declare that vision of Jesus as Savior and Lord as boldly as Stephen and Paul did. Even to the very moment that we step over the threshold of Eternity, where we will be forever in HIS Presence. A sight of such long awaited expectation, that we are swept away by HIS Glorious Power. O'Lord, eyes have not seen, nor ears ever heard, the fullness of Life but by YOUR Spirit of Truth. Continue revealing YOUR heart to those who seek to know YOU. Reign over our hearts with visions of heaven's grandeur, that we might boldly Declare YOUR WORD as Salvation to those whose eyes and ears have yet to see and hear YOUR Gospel. I will Exalt and Magnify YOUR Name in all the earth, Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Monday December 8, 2008 (11 Kislev 5769) "Giving Life's
Blessing" Acts
20:35 In everything I have pointed out to you [by example] that, by working diligently in this manner, we ought to assist the weak, being mindful of the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, It is more blessed (makes one happier and more to be envied) to give than to receive. These farewell WORDs spoken by Paul to the Ephesian elders, must be a reminder to us of the Gift which our Lord purchased with HIS own life, and then by HIS own hands delivered to those who would Joyfully receive HIS Testimony, Everlasting Life. Victory in every situation that we face, depends entirely upon the sacrifice that was made. Each day we face obstacles that could overwhelm us if we allowed that, yet it is because we have been given the Gift of Knowledge of HIS Kingdom by Holy Spirit, which alone assures us that we have been Blessed with the Greatest Gift mankind has ever Hoped for. For the Ephesian elders, this was a time of sadness, possibly seeing Paul for their last time. Knowing with all confidence that one day they would be once again be reunited with him and all the other saints who would endure similiar hardships and Joys. The Gift of Life which Christ offers is, that Hope which they and Believers today must held fast to. Seasons move into years, where we physically grow older, ever gaining closer to that day when we too, will be leaving family and friends behind, and making that final transition into Eternity. A Precious gift which Paul declares, 'For me to be absent from this body, is to be at home with[in the presence of] the Lord'. That is Truth, only for them who have called upon the Name of the Lord, seeking HIS forgiveness, confessing HIM as Savior and receiving HIS Spirit as Comforter and Counselor. This is what Paul urges us to be diligent in, mindful to repeat the WORDs of our Lord, that the Blessed must Give to others what they themselves have received by HIS Grace. Eternal Life wrapped in Light, clothed with the immortal Robes of Righteousness. adorned with the finest of Silver and Gold, Bejeweled Crowns which we will lay at HIS feet on that Glorious Day. O'Lord, may YOUR WORDs be a Comfort and Joy to those whose hearts bear grief and sorrow. Hope that flows from YOUR Love for us, YOUR Grace that grants us Peace as we long to be with YOU. Incline YOUR ear to hear our Praises, inhabit them with YOUR Presence and Power. Saturate us with YOUR Glory, that we may be Light and declare that Life is in YOU. Holy is YOUR Name in all the earth, as heaven declares YOU are Lord, forever and Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Friday December 5, 2008 (8 Kislev 5769) "Something
Greater!" Matthew
12:6-7 (Jesus speaking) But I tell you, Something greater and more exalted and more majestic than the temple is here! And if you had only known what this saying means, I desire mercy [readiness to help, to spare, to forgive] rather than sacrifice and sacrificial victims, you would not have condemned the guiltless. This account of Christ and HIS Disciples walking through the fields and picking food to eat on the Sabboth, provides a very clear understanding of the WORK that our Lord desires us to accomplish. In their very midst, the Lord came to earth as a man, bringing revelation of the Kingdom. As HE taught a Truth concerning HIS tender mercies toward mankind, it was within their pious hearts, that the religious leaders looked only to find some legal reason to charge HIM as a law-breaker. God's WORD says that Christ came to Fulfill the Law, and that HE did so in every apsect, by and through HIS Obedience. The image of HIS Grace that we must see in this, is that as HE walked through this field of grain, it is only at Harvest Time that one can reap any fruit that comes forth from the labors of tilling, sowing and cultivating. As majestic as was the Temple which Jesus mentions, or even the vast expanse of Creation for that matter, pales drastically in comparison to Knowing and Doing the Will of our heavenly Father. That of HIS Mercy to forgive us of our own transgressions, and restore us to our rightful position as Sons and Daughters dwelling Victoriously in HIS Kingdom. Now, we receive a deeper Understanding of God's Truth through Holy Spirit, that of being HIS mandate to be both Sowers and Harvesters of souls. The gathering of Fruit will be to the Praise and Honor of our Lord, for that is For HIS Glory alone. Father, in Obedience we seek to do YOUR Will, for this pleases YOU. Knowing that the Fields are ripe unto Harvest, we must press onward despite the opposition we face accomplishing YOUR Work. Prepare our hearts with strength to endure, by YOUR WORD and Spirit guide us to see Something Greater as our destiny. Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Thursday December 4, 2008 (7 Kislev 5769) "Unquestionable
Truth!" You are witnesses, [yes] and God [also], how unworldly and upright and blameless was our behavior toward you believers [who adhered to and trusted in and relied on our Lord Jesus Christ]. For you know how, as a father [dealing with] his children, we used to exhort each of you personally, stimulating and encouraging and charging you, To live lives worthy of God, Who calls you into His own kingdom and the glorious blessedness [into which true believers will enter after Christ's return]. Paul, a servant and Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, delivers this Holy Summons to Believers in Christ who are to appear before all their peers and acquaintances. Giving Truthful and pertinent Testimony concerning the Kingdom of God, a Witness to HIS Power as the Transforming Work of a heart once bent upon doing evil, yet now lives daily to Honor and Glorify the King of kings. Being a Witness for Christ, is a Powerful expression of Faith in HIM, having called each into Life exemplified by Holiness, attaining to Righteousness to be seen as Unquestionable evidence that HE is alive and living within our heart. According to these WORDs spoken by Christ Matthew 12:37 (Amplified Bible), "For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced." Believers in this day and hour, must concentrate on being effective in our Testimony, compelled at all times, to tell the TRUTH of God to those whose hearts search for Hope. Giving answers to their questions, speaking Boldly from the abundance of HIS WORD which we hold and maintain in our hearts. No longer silent bystanders, but Courageous Warriors for Christ, directed into every spiritual battle, equipped by Holy Spirit with the Most Precious Gospel of our Lord, Savior and King. Father, YOU are my steadfast comfort during my trials. Encouraging me to speak with Boldness of YOUR Son and HIS Sacrifice that has set me free. HIM alone do I Trust for my Strength, for HIS WORDs fill my mouth with Truth. O'Lord, I desire to be found QUILTY by every account, of Living my life for YOU alone. I will hold fast to the Testimony and be a Faithful Witness of YOUR Grace and Power that is able to save me from destruction. YOU are my Redeemer, Lover of my soul, my life belongs to YOU, now and forevermore, Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Wednesday December 3, 2008 (6 Kislev 5769) "Unquenchable
Truth!" Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]. Do not quench (suppress or subdue) the [Holy] Spirit; Do not spurn the gifts and utterances of the prophets [do not depreciate prophetic revelations nor despise inspired instruction or exhortation or warning]. Present circumstances, surroundings and past teachings, are often what dictate an individual's understanding of the Revelation of Christ Jesus. Careful not to hinder nor suppress God's Spirit, Paul the Apostle instructs us to be continually Thankful. Whenever we seek the Lord's Will in prayer, are we the least bit concerned whether we have listened correctly to what HIS WORD has to say, or do we set that aside as applicable only to someone else? God's WORD, inerrant and infallable is both Eternal and Unquenchable. Although, a specific solution may not be found in scripture, it is the principle of what brings Glory and Honor to Christ through the situation, that must be our first and foremost consideration. Yet so many times, if we would have sought HIM beforehand, then maybe this present situation could have been avoided or prevented altogether. Whereas, the Spirit of Prophecy is Truth, Christ Jesus, seen both as Revelation Past and Future, does it then not seem profitable for us, that our Present then be 'in line' with that as well, as Paul states? 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (Amplified Bible) And we earnestly beseech you, brethren, admonish (warn and seriously advise) those who are out of line [the loafers, the disorderly, and the unruly]; encourage the timid and fainthearted, help and give your support to the weak souls, [and] be very patient with everybody [always keeping your temper]. Praying unceasingly for the Lord to guide us in this day and hour, must always be about accomplishing HIS Will rather than expecting HIS answer to fit into our mold of HIS Divine intervention on our behalf. This is often where a Prophetic Revelation is unvieled, and we see that HIS Truth is Unquenchable, even by what we deem as an impossible situation to overcome. Matthew 19:26 (Amplified Bible) 'With men this is impossible, but all things are possible with God.', are WORDs spoken Prophetically by Christ Jesus over 2000 years ago. Believers are cautioned by Paul to not only recognize Truth, but to also adhere to these principles in Obedience. Edification and exhortation are dynamics of the Kingdom, outlined many times in the Gospel of our Savior and Lord. Each Believer is given Gifts with Power from Holy Spriit, now is the time that we excersize our Faith and Boldly Proclaim that Truth is Victorious and Unquenchable. O'Lord, YOUR hands formed the universe and everything within it, YOUR Majesty and Power are unequaled. From the very depths of my soul do I worship YOU. My heart longs to follow YOU all the days of my life, YOUR WORD has transformed me to walk by Faith alone. To YOU be all Glory, Honor and Praise, Amen
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Tuesday December 2, 2008 (5 Kislev 5769) "To the Praise of HIS
Glory!" For godly grief and the pain God is permitted to direct, produce a repentance that leads and contributes to salvation and deliverance from evil, and it never brings regret; but worldly grief (the hopeless sorrow that is characteristic of the pagan world) is deadly [breeding and ending in death]. Remaining Faithful to Proclaim God's Kingdom, my heart is quickened by Holy Spirit, having gained an understanding of HIS WORD and why a Repentent heart changes the eternal destination of the soul. From a destination of death and separation, to ONE of being forever in God's Presence, a Holy NATION set apart from the sorrows and regrets of having rejected HIM as Lord. Paul, a servant and Apostle of Christ, was quickened by Holy Spirit to write about the griefs and pains which many must bear because of an unrepentent heart, yet it is those griefs and pains which Christ bore during HIS crucifixion, that contribute to Salvation. Repentance is the complete renouncing of any allegiance and all ties that once bound my soul to the kingdom of darkness, and crying out to a Holy and Righteous God for forgiveness and restoration into HIS Kingdom of Light and Truth which then becomes my rightful inheritance to Eternal Life. Again, Paul writes HIS WORD declares that I must render my heart broken before HIM, in order that HE might establish HIS dominion over my soul, then and only then, am I granted entrance into the Kingdom of God. God places HIS seal of ownership, HIS Holy Spirit of Power having raised Christ Jesus from death, and raises each one who Believes in HIM as Lord and Savior, seating them also with HIM in those heavenly places of Honor. O'Lord, YOU impart wisdom to those who seek YOU,
YOUR Mercy abounds and endures forever. Crying from my
repentent heart I speak, of the Love YOU give that delivered
me from guilt. YOU bore the shame and condemnation meant for
me, I will gladly proclaim YOUR Promise of Life. Increase of
souls into YOUR Kingdom is my desire and that YOUR
Harvest
'A Warrior's Daily Journal'Monday December 1, 2008 (4 Kislev 5769) "Words in
Action!" 1 Corinthians 2:13 (Amplified Bible) And we are setting these truths forth in words
not taught by human wisdom but taught by the [Holy]
Spirit, As Believers in Christ, we must acknowledge the totality of God's Spirit in all areas of our lives. Every aspect of 'Living in Christ', must be under the direction of Holy Spirit, for this is God's Divine Plan. Evident in the lives of the 1st century Apostles and Believers, God's Spirit guided and made known to them HIS TRUTH and HIS Purpose for navigating through everyday experiences. In Obedience, we too must daily submit to the Authority of HIS Spirit, and follow HIS instructions, for our Victory rests not upon our own understanding of HIS Righteousness and living Victorious in HIS Kingdom, but upon HIS unchanging and unfailing WORD which must be our ONE and ONLY SOURCE of direction. As God reveals more of HIMself and HIS Ways, our Faith is deepened and strengthened as Holy Spirit manifests HIS POWER through us, both in the WORDs we speak and in our Actions, which many times speak just as loudly. My humanity is weak and severly lacks True Wisdom, but I continue to give HIM Praise and Honor, for HIS Spirit gives me both Strength and Substance, which provides an increased knowledge of HIS Majesty and Grace. O'Lord, as I walk by Faith guided by YOUR Spirit, it will be YOU who WORKs in and through me each day. There is Joy and Peace Everlasting for those who choose to know YOUR Son, Christ Jesus as Savior and Lord. To that end must I labor to speak and do YOU Will, Proclaiming YOUR TRUTH and Righteousness prevails. YOUR WORD Promises to Bless, Provide for and Prosper those who continue in Obedience, and I desire most to be Faithful to YOU. Forever will I Glorify and Praise YOUR Holy Name, Amen |
