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Thursday December 31, 2009 (14 Tevet 5770) "Approaching
FULLNESS!" Acts 19:2 (Amplified Bible) And he asked them, Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed [on Jesus as the Christ]? And they said, No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit. Dare anyone think, less speak, of God's Spirit as only a 1st century dispensation of POWER which is spoke of by Luke in the Book of Acts. Certainly there are those who have Gladly received the POWER of God, being Believers in Christ today who walk as did those Apostles and Disciples accomplishing great WORKs for the Kingdom of God not only in their live but the lives of other. They have surrendered themselves totally to Holy Spirit, to be uses as vessels of POWER in the earth. Paul gave clear instructions as to how Holy Spirit manifests in the LIFE of every Believer, for without God's Spirit there is no LIFE, and without LIFE certainly death is the only other alternative. From the moment of Creation, until the moment we are ushered into the our Father's Holy Presence, Holy Spirit has been and will always be the form of POWER which God has chosen to reveal Christ Jesus to men. The WORDs of Christ Jesus bear Testimony of Holy Spirit, for it is through the ongoing WORK of Holy Spirit that lives are changed daily, being transformed same as were the lives of Peter, John and Paul, becoming POWERhouses, temples, instruments used for the Glory of God in preparing discontented hearts for the Seed of Truth to be Lovingly planted there. Having and receiving only one aspect of God's Spirit, is bordering on denial, which is extremely dangerous as in the case Ananias and Sapphira when confronted by Peter and witnessed by many others. The fullness of all that God has given must be received with Praise and Thanks, yet there are those who continue muzzling the Voice of God in their lives. LIFE without POWER is not what Christ Jesus came, lived, was crucified and resurrected for. God's Spirit is both LIFE and POWER, choosing one without the other is not in accordance with Holy Scripture nor is it the Way of the Kingdom of God. Christ Jesus performed no miracles before HE received God's Spirit, as sure sign of both Authority and POWER to effectively Proclaim the Kingdom to a people hungry and thirsty for Truth. O'Lord, I surrender all that I am to YOUR Spirit, to become a vessel of Power within the earth. Living within me as YOU did in Paul's day, granting POWER to Boldly Proclaim the Gospel of Hope and Salvation. Rest upon me as a Flaming Fire, both purifying and unquenchable, that I be pleasing in YOUR sight. Increase YOUR anointing upon YOUR Faithful servants in this hour, to be prepared for the Harvest that is coming from the fields readied with souls. May YOUR Kingdom come fully in POWER in the earth as it is in heaven, that all who search for Truth, will find YOU and become citizens of YOUR Eternal Kingdom, AmenTuesday December 29, 2009 (12 Tevet 5770) "Separated by Birth for
LIFE!" Luke 12:50-53 (Amplified Bible) (Jesus speaking) I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and how greatly and sorely I am urged on (impelled, constrained) until it is accomplished! Do you suppose that I have come to give peace upon earth? No, I say to you, but rather division; For from now on in one house there will be five divided [among themselves], three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. God's WORD says that we were known by HIM before we were formed in our mother's womb. Also HE knows the end from the beginning, a sure revelation that our relationship with HIM through HIS Son, Christ Jesus is the One and only relationship which will have Eternal significance.Christ came to destroy the kingdom of darkness and mankind's enslavement to it captor. Establishing by HIS revelation to us, the Kingdom of God within our hearts as we cried out to HIM in desparation, HOPING for a deep and lasting relationship that would stand against every test and trial thrown at us from the enemy of God. The spiritual realm is vastly opposite of the natural, where the natural families are divided most often by the marriage between one culture or race and another. Not so in the spiritual realm, where culture and race were destroyed and a new relationship is established by one's engagement to Christ as HIS Bride. The division of which Christ speaks of, is one that separates those who belong to HIM and live in HIS Kingdom, from those who are living in slavery to the kingdom of darkness. Opposites DO NOT ATTRACT in the Spiritual realm. This is where God's Spirit has drawn the line, separating the 'wheat from the chaff'. The 'Wind' of God's Love blows upon those who choose to become Believers and followers of Christ, separating them from the cultures, lifestyles and races of the earth, becoming aliens within their own natural families because of the blood transfusion they received when Holy Spirit re-creates them as 'New Creations' in Christ Jesus. The natural mind is unable to comprehend such a division, yet God's WORD revealed as Truth states that Holy Spirit separates even the 'bone from marrow', as our souls are delivered and set free from the kingdom of darkness and Divinely transformed and transfered into the Kingdom of Light. Separating us from those who are spiritually 'dead' giving us as Believers HIS Spirit of LIFE. O'Lord, my heart Rejoices in the Hope that set me free from the bondage and snare of death. Given LIFE through YOUR Spirit, I am now made new again, whole in every way by Christ, the Way, the Truth and the LIFE. Stir my heart by Holy Spirit, to Proclaim the message of Liberty, to those 'married' to the world, for if they cry out to YOU, they can receive the Gift of LOVE that will separate them, setting them apart from the world, For YOUR Glory, AmenMonday December 28, 2009 (11 Tevet 5770) "The Days of Future
Glory!" John 1: 47-49 (Amplified Bible) Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him and said concerning him, See! Here is an Israelite indeed [a true descendant of Jacob], in whom there is no guile nor deceit nor falsehood nor duplicity! Nathanael said to Jesus, How do You know me? [How is it that You know these things about me?] Jesus answered him, Before [ever] Philip called you, when you were still under the fig tree, I saw you. Nathanael answered, Teacher, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! As this past year is rapidly coming to a close, we must look ahead to the coming year with expectation. As Believers in the Body of Christ we are being strengthened and made ready for the upcoming harvest that has been prophesied of long ago. Our understanding of the Father's Plan and Purpose for us as Kingdom people, has never before in history been so heightened as it is now of this Truth.Nearly all of the 1st century Apostles and Disciples received from Holy Spirit a vision of a time when Believers in Christ in the future would be raised up under the 'double portion' of God's anointing. Those days are upon us today, and we must believe more now than ever before, those prophesies are being fulfilled through us in this very hour. Strengthened by the mighty POWER of God and readied in the knowledge of HIS WORD, we must move ahead and take firm hold of this future that we have been promised. Every man and woman we read about in Holy Scripture, longed for the days in which we are living. Our cause, the Gospel of Christ, must be so ingrained upon our hearts and prompted by the burning Passion of Holy Spirt, that we are unable to keep to ourselves this Good News. There are those like Nathaniel whom we know, seemingly complacient in their lives for the moment, yet when they hear the WORD of God, they will come to view the awesomeness of Christ, as One who knew them before they ever met. That is how it was when we first became Believers, realizing Christ longed for us to come to HIM, even as HE hung upon Calvary's cross, did HE see the Glory set before HIM of men and women coming to HIM in Faith. Lest those ears which have been deafened and those eyes that have been blinded, hear the message of Christ and see the transformation that has overtaken those in HIS Kingdom, there will have been a 'crop failure', and that is nowhere to be found, either in Scripture nor the Prophecies spoken over this generation. Today we are fitly joined together as a Body to Proclaim this to our families and friends as well as strangers who search endlessly for meaning and substance from life. Only LIFE in Christ fills that void, and we have received Power from on High, same as those at Pentecost. Initiated in the purging FIRE of Holy Spirit, becoming enslaved to the Kingdom of God, for the soul Purpose of fufilling our destiny in the Greatest Plan of Redemption since the days of Adam. O'Lord, YOUR Spirit burns deep within my heart for those who are waiting to hear the Good News. YOUR WORD must flow from my lips as did that Precious Blood of Jesus, Lovingly poured out that I might know YOUR Love for me. As the River of Living Water floods my heart with Compassion, I must move ahead in Obedience to that place of desolation and drought, bringing LIFE to the dry and barren. Their future was upon YOUR heart before they were born, now by hearing that YOU have called for them to meet YOU, I must submit to Holy Spirit as a messenger of this Good News. AmenWednesday December 23, 2009 (6 Tevet 5770) "LIFEtime
Warranty!"
Galatians 6:15-16 (Amplified Bible) For neither is circumcision [now] of any importance, nor uncircumcision, but [only] a new creation [the result of a new birth and a new nature in Christ Jesus, the Messiah]. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! Paul was not favored of God solely because of his physical Obedience to the Law of Moses concerning circumcision, but rather because Paul was submissive to the 'cutting away' of those fleshly things which once hindered his Submission to God's Spirit.Those outward marks of beatings and stonings, were the result of oppression and persecution from those who resisted the Gospel. Visible upon a man who had been broken and bruised by fists and whips, none of which compared to the inward mark of God's Spirit that sealed his heart with Life, that he might become a formidable witness of Christ Jesus' suffering and physical death. Many are broken and shattered, bearing invisible marks upon their heart, of which only Christ can heal. For it is written, that Jesus bore those stripes and wounds of mankind's iniquity and transgression, was Obedient to death on Calvary's cross, that in HIS Resurrection, the POWER of Holy Spirit would be able to deliver a complete Restoration. When one's heart and soul has been purchased by the Precious Blood of Christ Jesus, God's Warranty is in effect, and is as Paul says, PROOF that one's beaten and bruised life can be transformed and made NEW again by the Creator. Christ Jesus paid a steep price for us, offering HIS own body, that for all who accept HIM as Savior and Lord, are issued a Covenant Seal which includes a LIFEtime Warranty, redeemable upon one's death to self and where the circumcision of all things 'flesh' are cut from our heart. O'Lord, what Joy and Peace fills my soul,
where hurt and pain once reigned. Born of flesh to die,
born of YOUR Spirit to LIVE. My heart is sealed by the
burning of YOUR Holy Fire, transforming the ashes of
my flesh into a beautiful LIFE being lived as a Witness
to YOUR Glory and Honor. My lips will forever speak of
YOUR Truth, for YOU have ransomed my soul. No other name
is as Precious, as the Name of Jesus,
Amen
"A Burning
Revelation!" 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (Amplified Bible) For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His agency] to the glory of God. But it is God Who confirms and makes us steadfast and establishes us [in joint fellowship] with you in Christ, and has consecrated and anointed us [enduing us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit]; [He has also appropriated and acknowledged us as His by] putting His seal upon us and giving us His [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as the security deposit and guarantee [of the fulfillment of His promise]. All of scripture is God's WORD, complete and inerrant from Genesis to Revelation. Yet we must recognize one major difference in that in Genesis through Malachi, God's Spirit rested upon men at certain times for God's Voice to be heard and recorded. It is not the same today, since Christ Jesus imparted Holy Spirit upon Believers, continually and without ceasing are we inhabited by God's Spirit. Paul points out that we have received a deposit, sealed with a Divine mark which differentiates Believers from the unbelievers. We must saturate our hearts(minds) with God's WORD, be totally consumed by God's Spirit, that every thought, spoken word and action be in complete alignment with Christ' revelation of Kingdom living. Many today discount revelation, as given strictly to the 1st century Apostles and post Creation Prophets. How does this understanding weigh in considering Paul's teaching? As Paul carefully reveals the person of Holy Spirit, we must come to an understanding of God's infinite Promise to those who confess Christ Jesus as HIS Son. Only those who are fully receptive to Truth, receive God's Promise of Power, Holy Fire burning continually and unquenchably within our hearts, that all consuming and fiery Passion to fulfill HIS Purpose and Plan as we have become the 'many Sons and Daughters brought into Glory' through the Resurrection of Christ. There are plenty of men who talk of Power, yet Christ says that many are 'called but few chosen' as joint heirs of Life with HIM through God's Spirit. Today, may be the very day that we are given an opportunity to share the Good News of Christ with someone who lives outside the Kingdom of God, completely unaware that Jesus took upon HIMself man's penalty for transgressions. All arguments pale in comparison to the Truth being revealed through our Testimony to the complete transformation that only the few Christ mention would fully experience, same as Paul, Peter and those early Christ followers did. Marked with 'burns' that last for Eternity, that our flesh come into submission to God's Will as opposed to our own. O'Lord, YOU rest fully upon YOUR servants, in Authority and Power. Revealing to our hearts Truth through Holy Spirit, our eyes behold and our ears hear YOUR WORD, in Honor and Praise. Guide me as I travel this life, that my every thought, spoken word and action be acceptable and pleasing to YOU. YOUR WORD says that in Christ I am a New Creation, recreated to walk in Righteousness before YOU. Hear my cry for those who have not heard of YOUR Son, that they might hear from my lips and witness my actions as Exaltation, Praise and Worship of my Glorious King, AmenMonday December 21, 2009 (4 Tevet 5770) "Everlasting
Worship!" Romans 1:25 (Amplified Bible) Because they exchanged the truth of God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, Who is blessed forever! Amen (so be it). I truly believe that God's WORD speaks of this dark and troubling day and hour in which HIS Church is living, when even the elect will choose and accept the LIE of the enemy. As Paul explains, many have exchanged HIS TRUTH, falling down and worshiping gods other than Jehovah YaHWeH, any and all gods created by the hands of man, instead of giving Praise and Worship to the One True and Living God, HIM who Created man with HIS own Hands. Today for the Kingdom of God, through the WORDs of HIS Law and from the mouth of HIS Prophets and Servants who with Power and Authority given of Holy Spirit continue speaking today, we must take heed of the warning repeated throughout the ages, of the eternal consequences of worshiping any other god which leads to an eternity of death, destruction and everlasting separation from HIS Holy Presence. History has quite accurately recorded man's repeated attempts at forming a god to their own image and likeness, but rather it is God's WORD, HIS-story error free and complete, which reminds me who The TRUTH really is. Knowledge, Understanding and Wisdom comes from Holy Spirit, declaring that Jehovah God provides a Glorious future for Believers in Christ, who continue Faithfully and Obediently holding fast to the TRUTH, Christ Jesus. O'Lord, YOU
alone are my God, Living and True, and I will worship YOU
forever. Born of YOUR Holy Spirit, Washed by the Precious
Blood of the Lamb, Purified with the oil of YOUR Holy Fire.
All of heaven shouts in uniSon, Holy, Holy, Holy, Worthy of
Worship, Glory and Honor, is HIM who sits on the Throne at
YOUR Right Hand, Amen
"Gold, Frankincense and
Myrrh!" Matthew 2:10-11 (Amplified Bible) When they saw the star, they were thrilled with ecstatic joy. And on going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then opening their treasure bags, they presented to Him gifts--gold and frankincense and myrrh. Only a handful of people were eyewitnesses of the newly born Son of God, beaming with the Glorious radiance of heaven, a LIGHT given to lead mankind to the Father. As Matthew was Obedient to record the birth and early childhood of Jesus, this scripture has been the subject of many sermons. We should recognize another symbolizm of these Gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh brought to the child Jesus. Refered to as 'Wise men', we too are WISE, in that we as Believers have brought our lives as the only acceptable Gift to the King of heaven and earth. The process of refining and purifying Gold comes as we are heated in the 'furnace of purification', heated 7 times hotter by the Holy Fire of God's Spirit. Symbolically, Believers are the 'Precious' metal of the earth, mined by the hand of God, purchased with a ransom that exceeds our comprehension. Truly our Praises are as Frankincense, becoming a sweet fragrance in the nostils of God, spiraling upwards into the hallowed halls of heaven. Our bodies are the Temple where the habitation of God, Holy Spirit dwells. Isaiah saw in a vision, smoke arising from the altar, embers of Fire burning a sacrifice that was Acceptable and Pleasing to Jehovah God. As Paul an apostle of Christ later writes, 'we die daily to our flesh. that we might be pleasing to God'. As was the custom of that day, dead bodies were anointed with Myrrh, a preparation for burial. Where the body was 'wrapped in the finest robes', these symbolizing the Robes of Righteousness we receive as Kings and Priests in the Holy 'family' of God. Dead to our 'flesh', we are clothed with 'immortality', the only 'garments' acceptable for the wedding we will one day attend. O'Lord, YOU have truly opened my heart to knowledge of YOUR Glorious Son, born so long ago, yet alive within me as I Joyfully celebrate his birth. The Star give Light that guides 'WISE' men, their eyes behold YOUR Majesty and Glory, a sight that only Holy Spirit reveals to 'dead men' in Christ. Bearing my soul to YOU as the only 'acceptable offering', YOU desire my Obedience above any sacrifice, yet YOU gave the ultimate sacrifice for my soul. Raised to New Life, I now live as a son, born of water and Spirit. May my life be a pleasing aroma to YOU, AmenThursday December 17, 2009 (30 Kislev 5770) "Opposing False
Pretense!" 1 Timothy 1:5-7 (Amplified Bible) Whereas the object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) conscience and sincere (unfeigned) faith. But certain individuals have missed the mark on this very matter [and] have wandered away into vain arguments and discussions and purposeless talk. They are ambitious to be doctors of the Law (teachers of the Mosaic ritual), but they have no understanding either of the words and terms they use or of the subjects about which they make [such] dogmatic assertions.
Engaging in such meaningless discussions as Paul cautions Timothy, only misdirects our efforts at bringing the desparate and hopeless to Christ Jesus, and postpones the WORK of God's Spirit of transforming their lives from the grip of death into Life that provides Hope and Peace to their tormented souls. Rather than arguing between ourselves, Paul urges us to become unified in the Declaration of Christ Jesus, Praising God for extending HIS hand of Grace to us while we were once lost and having need of a Savior. Possibly doctine is of importance, when defending the Gospel of Christ Jesus against false religions and humanistic philosophies of the world, but even Jesus warned against arguing amongst those who are Believers, as this brings a reproach upon the house of Faith in the eyes of unbelievers and also grieves the heart of our heavenly Father. Drawing the line, as Jesus did when HE was approached by the educated and pious religious leaders as they brought the woman caught in the act of adultery to HIM, it was more important that they understood and allowed the Spirit of Grace to work towards Loving the sinner rather than argue points of Law and Judgement simply based upon one's carnal reasoning. Who profited most from those WORDs spoken by Jesus that day, the guilty woman or the guilty religious leaders? Both were guilty in God's sight, but only one truly sought Truth as the solution. Here must be seen the complete WORK of God's Spirit, as our eyes are opened to what the Law only convicts us of, yet offers nothing in the way of Forgiveness. Surely Paul faced the same opposition as a Believer in Christ, for he was once himself a Pharisee, a student of the Law, fully learned in the minute details of the depths of order and rule. Yet, it was God's Spirit revealing HIS Mercy that transformed Paul from a persecutor into one who was persecuted for proclaiming Christ as Savior. Desiring that not only Timothy, but us today as well, refrain from executing quick judgement before extending HIS Grace, of which we are continuous beneficiaries of ourselves. Christ Jesus as mediator of the Covenant, will one day offer HIS Testimony on behalf of Believers, the Law will have failed in providing the Grace necessary to save us from certain judgement. Surely none are able but Christ, as the Living WORD sent from heaven, living within Believers who is able to destroy every accusation and charge in the way of argument and dissent, brought so viciously against the Righteous saints of God. For in the dispute, one fact is eternal, HE Rules and Reigns over both heaven and earth, Judge of the living and dead. HIS decision is final, and we must abide and live by that regardless of personal preference or religious pretense. O'Lord, YOU alone are Gracious to the downcast and fallen, supplying defense against the enemy of our soul. With Power YOU Rule the expanse of Creation, and Reign over those who call upon YOUR Name. My Defender and Protector, YOUR WORD executes judgement upon the wicked, for they know not of YOUR tender Mercy. Blinded by knowledge, empty of understanding, may YOUR Spirit cut deeply the hearts of those who bring reproach upon the Kingdom YOU have established in Truth. Grant me deeper wisdom to know YOU, counsel and train me by YOUR Spirit, for my heart desires to declare YOU to all who are quilty of dissent and division. YOUR forgiveness is Grace expressed, Love that binds our heart to YOURs, AmenWednesday December 16, 2009 (29 Kislev 5770) "Choose to Live in the Kingdom
of Life!" Colossians 1:10-14 (Amplified Bible) That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him and desiring to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing and increasing in and by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight, acquaintance, and recognition]. [We pray] that you may be invigorated and strengthened with all power according to the might of His glory, [to exercise] every kind of endurance and patience (perseverance and forbearance) with joy, Giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified and made us fit to share the portion which is the inheritance of the saints (God's holy people) in the Light. [The Father] has delivered and drawn us to Himself out of the control and the dominion of darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, [which means] the forgiveness of our sins. As startling as does man's theory about earth's soon demise which to the carnal mind seems to coincide with God's Plan, the Truth is that they are as opposite as Light and darkness. Where man's understanding of this has derived from a scientific viewpoint, every attempt at destroying all thoughts and mentions of Creation and a Creator have failed. Mankind's begining and ending has already been decided, because all things including science and those who hold to it's influence, will oned be held accountable for this.. Man must either accept God's WORD or hold onto a lie that the earth is 6 trillion years old, give or take few billion. Only one TRUE fact is clear and undisputeable, how God designed all things and has beforehand desired to preserve specific things are completely contained in HIS Will and given to man by the Testimony of HIS Son, the Living WORD under the ongoing tutilage of Holy Spirit. Only one choice does man have to make, that of choosing Light as the Source of all live and live in Abundance, Freedom and Victory or choose darkness and live in desparation, fear and hopelessness and then be resigned forever to punishment for having made such a foolish choice. An everlasting choice which must be settled before crossing the threshold between life and Eternity, as one or the other will be our final destiny having derived from the choice we have made. What seems simple in the understanding is in fact just that, simple, yet many will complicate the choice to be made, with overbearing conditions, oppresive restrictions and a myriad of false hopes with no foundation on which they are based. Should one choose to accept Christ Jesus as the Creator, Savior and Lord of all, there are rewards for making the Right choice, for accepting and receiving HIM as the Truth, the Way and the Life, one finds in HIM Comfort and Peace, Hope and Rest, each inclusive of the other. Holy Spirit is described by Christ Jesus as, Counselor, Comforter and Teacher, each role separate in character yet complete in function as assigned and designed by God as our teacher. Directing us in Love, we mature to become increasingly more effective in our Witness and stronger in our Faith through our daily interactions with one another. Spiritual knowledge of God's Kingdom comes from both HIS WORD and HIS Spirit, each separate yet complete with discernment, revelation, wisdom and always in UNITY. O'Lord, all things were created by YOU and belong to YOU, nothing apart from YOU will live. YOUR breath flows like a river, my soul overflows from the drenching Reign of YOUR Spirit upon my heart. YOU alone exist in both time and timelessness, none but YOU are Holy, Righteous and Sovereign. A portion YOU have given, Hope eternal and Life without end. YOU alone are worthy of my Worship, for my heart has received YOUR WORD with Gladness, I will Declare YOUR heart for souls until in YOUR Presence I behold YOUR Glory, Power and Splendor, AmenMonday December 14, 2009 (27 Kislev 5770) "Joyful
Birth!" Luke 15:10 (New American Standard Bible) (Jesus speaking)"In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." In the natural realm, God designed pregnancy with the intent of a child being born from the womb of a woman. Recognized as beginning with a man and a woman who are united together as one in God's sight, a seed merges with an egg, growing and maturing and ultimately a birth takes place after labor to the joy of father, family and friends. So it is like for one's sprititual birth, as God ordained the cycle in a reversed order. To the Joy of the Father, HIS family of fellow Believers and the angels of heaven, a soul enters the spiritual realm after having endure through often trying labors, matures from a growing seed from the initial consumation of Holy Spirit within the heart of a man or woman. God's WORD says that when a soul enters into the Kingdom, angels rejoice and fellow Believers are encouraged by the birth of another Faithful laborer with whom to share Joyfully all the benefits of heirship and joint heirship. As Believers, we must be continually mindful of the role Holy Spirit has in every Joyous Spiritual birth, just as we are mindful of the celebration of Jesus' birth. Similiar to Mary, she was overshadowed by God's Spirit, impregnated with God's vision and carried to full term, where a precious soul is delivered into the Marvelous Light of a family that will exist for Eternity. Our hearts must be Joyful of this Divine Design by our heavenly Father, for it is in the time of growing and maturing, where each Believer becomes more Christ-like, both in nature and form. Whereupon our ultimate departure from the earthly realm, we to become a brother or sister of the Firstborn of many Sons and Daughters in the spiritual family of God. Let us not grow weary in our labors, for the earth is ripe unto harvest as Christ stated. It is here in the realm of earth, where Holy Spirit has an assignment, accomplishing a WORK not only within us as maturing Believers but also within the fertile hearts of those longing to be birthed into a Loving family that cares greatly for them. Where Believers are given the assignment as brother or sister as imitators of Christ, often challenging yet rewarding as the End Time Harvest grows closer as more souls are Joyously Birthed into the Kingdom of God and of HIS Son Christ Jesus. O'Lord, may the vision YOU have imparted to me, be one that is filled with excitement and Jubilee. Whereas each heart that hears YOUR WORD, be overshadowed by YOUR Spirit, becoming spiritually joined as fellow laborers in the vineyard of the earth. May the fruit which my hands labor in, be in cooperation with other Believers, for it is to YOUR Glory that from the earth comes forth many souls into YOUR Kingdom of Life and Peace. Grant me an abundance of Mercy, so much so that every broken heart I touch be Joyofully birthed by Holy Spirit as a New Creation into YOUR family, AmenFriday December 11, 2009 (24 Kislev 5770) "Called a
Son!" Romans 9:22-26 (Amplified Bible) What if God, although fully intending to show [the awfulness of] His wrath and to make known His power and authority, has tolerated with much patience the vessels (objects) of [His] anger which are ripe for destruction? And [what if] He thus purposes to make known and show the wealth of His glory in [dealing with] the vessels (objects) of His mercy which He has prepared beforehand for glory, Even including ourselves whom He has called, not only from among the Jews but also from among the Gentiles (heathen)? Just as He says in Hosea, Those who were not My people I will call My people, and her who was not beloved [I will call] My beloved. And it shall be that in the very place where it was said to them, You are not My people, they shall be called sons of the living God. Meaningful disclosure simply means that facts are presented as Truth, defining both origin and destiny. Paul reminds us that God's WORD states with assurance that Believers are called 'sons of the Living God, born of HIS Spirit and adopted as heirs and joint heirs of Salvation. Truth then becomes much more than a simple statement, Christ Jesus is Truth, in every form.In this declaration to the Roman Believers, Paul reveals God's heart for those whom HE looks upon as HIS 'objects of mercy'. Choosing to become part of God's family, a 'birth' must have taken place. Physical birth is painful as we enter the realm of earth, and our 'Spiritual' birth is as well, as we surrender our carnal and fleshly nature to the refinng FIRE of God's Spirit, a complete transformation takes place when we enter the Kingdom of God. This is a transaction which can only take place in the 'secret place', our hearts exposed to the Glory and Presence of God. Celebrating Jesus' birth during this season, our hearts must be full of Praise and Thanksgiving as well as amazement at the wonder of it all. Of just how deep our heavenly Father Loves us, giving HIS only begotten Son as an example of an Obedient Son, birthed as Holiness, Righteousness and Truth. Defying all natural laws, Christ was conceived within Mary's womb by Holy Spirit, bearing God's Perfect expression of Life. Nothing else in the universe is able to stand before HIM, every result of Creation will bow in HIS Presence and Worship HIM. Being called a 'son of the Living God', is far more about who we have been adopted by and whose family we now belong to, because before we were as orphans in this world, having been separated long ago from our Father who created us. Inspired by Holy Spirit, Paul relays the NOW WORD, speaking directly to our hearts of our conception, made alive in Christ as New Creatures. Jesus' own WORDs spoken to Nicodemus, shed LIGHT on this, in that 'unless one is born of water and SPIRIT, none shall inherit the Kingdom of God'. Countless families trace their heritage back as far as is humanly possible, soon finding gaps or missing relatives. In the Family of God, there are no gaps, and we must be insistent that there be none be counted as 'lost and missing' when Christ returns in HIS Glory. O'Lord, bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh, are traits I have received from that first man Adam. Spirit births Life, renewed and transformed by YOUR Power of Holy Spirit, have I become whom Jesus calls as brothers, adopted as sons inheriting full citizenship in YOUR Kingdom. Through that Covenant established in the shedding of HIS Precious Blood, I have gained LIFE where death once owned me as a slave. Made Righteous in YOUR sight Father, it is through Jesus that I am called a son of the Living God, AmenThursday December 10, 2009 (23 Kislev 5770) "True Kingdom
Treasure!" 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (Amplified Bible) Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. Man has searched and sought since the dawn of Creation, that which would bring comfort to their agonized souls. Striving such things as gold, silver and jewels, which only fade and tarnish losing both their attraction and lustre. Yet contained in God's desire for man to be reconciled and restored to his original state of fellowship, a pardon with a steep ransom was paid and our sentence to everlasting destruction was commuted. Christ Jesus is not only the Holy One chosen to Redeem us, but is also our Abundant and Exceedingly Hope for an Eternity of Rest in both HIS Presence and the Presence of our heavenly Father.Such men as Peter and Paul were first in bringing revelation and understanding of this Treasure contained in earthen vessels, setting our hearts at Liberty to be mindful of things Eternal, as opposed to being obsessed with treasures which moth, rust and theives can both destroy and steal, leaving man no better for the effort. Seen as much, much more than mere worthless sinners saved by Grace, God's WORD is POWER which transforms our hearts and reserves a Treasure for us that far exceeds our mortal understanding of God's Grace. As objects of HIS Passion and vessels of HIS Mercy, we have been seated with Christ in heavenly places and are given a name by that Name which is above all names, written upon the pages of the Lamb's Book of Life. Etched with the Precious Blood of Jesus, our Eternal destiny sealed for having endured Faithfully to HIS Purpose and Will, having our hearts seared with the Fire of Holy Spirit, HE purges every evil and wicked thing from us where will be presented a blameless and spotless Bride before our Lord and King. Relegating the Kingdom Treasure we have received as our Inheritance of both heirs and joint heirs of Righteousness, to that of being merely 'saved as worthless sinners by HIS endless Grace', borders on being a reproach and a stench in HIS nostrils of the complete and Eternal Promise as revealed in God's WORD by men such as Peter and Paul, confirming our position as Believers, both now and for Eternity. As Holy Spirit begins to open the 'eyes of our heart' to the complete Truth of exactly what Treasure we have received, many men and women of Faith will begin assuming their ordained roles as those Kings and Priests as POWERful Ambassadors of the Gospel, under the Authority and having Power to lead others from the kingdom of darkness into both knowledge and understanding of the Kingdom of God and HIS Christ. Every kingdom and nation will be taken for our King, the souls of 'treasure seekers' repatriated from destruction as true Warriors of Christ who are more than Conquerors, but Overcomers of both death and LIFE. The tongues of Believers must continually be Proclaiming this Gospel, our hearts surrendered totally to Holy Spirit being renewed daily as we are transformed and eventually transfigured into One Body of which Christ Jesus is the head. Glory to HIM who sits on the throne of our hearts as King, Lord and Savior forever more. O'Lord, I Praise YOU for having opened my eyes to the Truth of YOUR WORD, knowledge and understanding of YOUR Grace that exceeds all I have ever known. Matchless Blessing and Favor poured out upon me, as I seek YOUR Kingdom first the desire of my heart will be met with every Treasure in YOUR storehouse. As YOUR WORD flows forth as a River of LIFE, flood every heart who hears with the sweet taste of YOUR Glory. The darkness flees from YOUR Presence, as I have received a crown of Righteousness, anointed as a Priest and King in YOUR Kingdom that is without beginning nor end, a divine appointment to serve YOU Faithfully as a Witness within the earth, AmenWednesday December 9, 2009 (22 Kislev 5770) "Highly Valued
Presents!" 1 Corinthians 12:29-31 (Amplified Bible) Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. We again find ourselves in this time each year where giving gifts becomes an excitng and lively part of our lives. This was equally true in Paul's day, yet for somewhat different reasons. God's Spirit revealed to Paul, the specific gifts which Christ Jesus gave as HE led captives to Freedom, setting at Liberty all who have cried out to HIM from the depths of their bondage, from the days after man was cast out of the garden on through present day.As Paul speaks to us through his letter to the Believers in Corinth, under the counsel of Holy Spirit he is directed in urging us to eagerly desire the outward manifestation of the more profitable gifts, those which build up and edify the body of Christ, bringing Glory and Honor to HIM and HIM alone. We do well to comprehend these WORDs of Paul, for many have fallen victim to the placing of a greater value upon one gift or gifts, as opposed to what God's Spirit expresses through Paul as a more excellent way. Let's consider the present day application of these gifts, I prefer to use the word presents over gifts, but holding steadfast fast to scripture is and should be to each of us, both valuable and honoring in our Obedience to our heavenly Father. It is through Paul's discernment of Kingdom value of these gifts, that must be our guideline in being moved individually by Holy Spirit to become more Christ-like not only in nature but also in expression. Where Christ was revealed as Prophet, Priest and King to Paul, we as Believers receive this same revelation due to God's virtue of being no respecter of any one person. Dutifully, Paul defines quite eloquently, how the outward manifestation of each gift is in proportion to our proximity to our Father through HIS Son and HIS Spirit. Where we read that Paul was so in tune with God's Voice, our own spirit hears those WORDs and we are gently drawn to excersize each of the manifestations with such humility, that our Witness to God's exceeding blessing reflects HIS heart in bearing encouragement and exhortation in the most effective and most excellent way. As Believers we must never be found quilty of placing greater value upon God's gifts, other than the ultimate gift of HIS Son given sacrificially to mankind for Redemption, where we must seek at every occasion to portray all facets of HIS Spiritual likeness through our physical lives. Just as we give gifts which often express the condition of our heart to our family and friends, should we not give greater Honor to Christ by resigning our flesh to being Faithful and True imitators of those divine characteristics which set us apart as belonging to the Kingdom of God? It is there that Christ is Glorified through us, completing outwardly the details of that inward transaction which has taken place in our lives in the Power of God's Spirit. O'Lord, direct my heart as YOU did Pauls, to fully understand YOUR gifts, each given with POWER and received with Joy and Thanksgiving. YOU reveal to us YOUR desire that we share with others these presents, which brings them ever closer to YOUR Presence. Every blessing YOU afford us as heirs and joint heirs of Righteousness, has an impact upon others as they are drawn gently by YOUR Spirit to taste of YOUR Love for them and see that it is good. A vivid Witness that YOU have provided Believers with a more excellent way that Advances and Strengthens the Body in dedicated service to YOU now and forever more, AmenMonday December 7, 2009 (20 Kislev 5770) "Defending the
Attack!" 2 Corinthians 6:7-10 (Amplified Bible) By [speaking] the word of truth, in the power of God, with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand [to attack] and for the left hand [to defend]; Amid honor and dishonor; in defaming and evil report and in praise and good report. [We are branded] as deceivers (impostors), and [yet vindicated as] truthful and honest. [We are treated] as unknown and ignored [by the world], and [yet we are] well-known and recognized [by God and His people]; as dying, and yet here we are alive; as chastened by suffering and [yet] not killed; As grieved and mourning, yet [we are] always rejoicing; as poor [ourselves, yet] bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, and [yet in reality] possessing all things. Individual Praise to our heavenly Father is a mighty weapon in our hands against the attacks of the enemy upon our thoughts. Paul also reminds us that God's Holy Spirit is the Sword with which we defend the Glory and Honor of our Lord Christ Jesus, the WORD of God who sacrificially gave HIS life on Calvary, for the Redemption of all mankind who choose to surrender their lives to HIM. So often we tend to find it easier to vilify others, yet short of Grace when they have come to repentance. A spiritual transaction that takes place in the Holy of Holies, the Presence of God where forgiveness overtakes quilt. Yet, we as Believers look upon our personal tribulation with a much different focus, crying in desparation for acquittal yet demanding judgement against others. We should be as quick as Paul was to 'defend' not only our brothers and sisters against the sinister advances of the enemy, but we should also be so equally dedicated to wield the Sword in an 'attack' formation on behalf of those who are innocently held as captives. For at one time, we ourselves were in the 'throes of hopelessness', desparate to see someone come to our aid. This portrayal of our HOPE in Christ Jesus, which Paul shares with the Believers in Corinth, comes more in line with the 'be ready in season and out of season' quote which we are so often driven to Declare, rather than 'speaking the whole counsel of Truth' as 'Mercy which Triumphs Judgement' passage, held so discreetly in our 'arsenal' for such a time as when it better fitting in our campaign to 'raid the enemy's camp' for something other than setting the captives free. Victory in the Kingdom of God, has always been about Proclaiming Liberty and Freedom to the captives, never was it intended nor should it ever be used as a substitute for the parading our Righteousness before the downtrodden and enslaved. Their eternity rests squarely upon the fact that Christ Jesus suffered much more than we have or will, because the full burden of sin was placed upon HIM, forever tipping the scales of Justice in favor of the Redeemed of God.
O'Lord, only by YOUR Spirit are we
Victorious, defeating argument and attack against the
Faithful. YOUR WORD fights every battle, having taken
suffering and shame for our transgressions. Where my every
footstep is ordained by YOU, it is my hands and heart that
must follow in Obedience. Granting Mercy without cause, is the
image that I must reflect, for upon Golgotha was my King
crucified, that I might know YOU and be reconciled into
fellowship with YOU through HIS Blood. A Testimony to YOUR
POWER I must be, for that is a Declaration of WORD that the
ears of captives are hungry for and long to
hear, Amen
"Torches, embers Becoming
FLAMES!" 2 Timothy
1:6 (Amplified Bible) That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle
the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the
[gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you by
means of the laying on of my hands [ with those of the elders
at your ordination]. Paul writes to Timothy that as a Believer in Christ, we
must hunger to become more than mere embers, but Torches set
on Fire by God's Spirit. Accused of being a Christian is one
thing, to be convicted of being a 'church arsonist' another.
Consider that striking a match is akin to the spark in our
prayer life which in turn ignites our 'Spiritually soaked'
hearts.Then as we are FUELED by Holy Spirit, we become a
blazing Torch, burning away the 'flesh' and transforming not
only our lives and hopefully the lives of our 'family' and
many others in the respective spheres of our influence. Surely, it is no stretch of one's
carnal imagination, to picture something so small as a spark
from a campfire, literally igniting a blazing, decimating and
total incinerating forest fire that rages out of control.
Where many times the lives of countless thousands are 'turned
upside down', forever change from the effects. Now, lets take a look at this from
a Spiritual standpoint. That 'CampFIRE' being a small group of
Believers, allowing the 'Spark' of God's Holy Fire to ignite
the dry, parched and 'tender' hearts of those just waiting to
have their lives changed in a moment, 'the twinkling of an
eye'. Searing their 'flesh', with a burning desire to be moved
by Holy Spirit to become blazing Torches carrying the 'Fresh
Fire' of God to their closest friends. That will forever change our being
labeled as 'Christian' towards something more radical, an
'arsonist' convicted of not only bringing FIRE into the
'church' but of 'Torching' a world of people who, without our
'Devotion and Fierceness' will be destroyed in the 'lake of
fire' that God has reserved for those who were 'unTorched' and
will be forever destroyed because their receiving of the
'knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus' was traded for a warm and
cozy clique. Having suffered only from 1st and 2nd degree
flesh burns, and having restrained from enduring in Faith the
100% 'heartburn', which the Kingdom of God began by, on the
Day of Pentecost when Holy Spirit fell as a FIRE upon those
1st Disciples. "Glorious
Gift!" 2
Corinthians 4:7 (Amplified
Bible) However, we
possess this precious treasure [the divine Light of the
Gospel] in [frail, human] vessels of earth, that the grandeur
and exceeding greatness of the power may be shown to be from
God and not from ourselves. As we focus
our attention towards 'Christ and HIS Gift' this season, we
must as HE did, towards the Joy 'set before HIM', that vision
of a sea, a multitude of worshipers within the earth, bringing
Glory and Honor to HIS Name. This day and hour in which God's
Spirit has been deposited into our lives, as Paul says have
become 'earthen vessels containing treasure' bearing HIS Glory
as a Lamp and a Light to all who are lost in the present
darkness seemingly 'unfettered and unrestrained'. Increased
wickedness is met at the threshold of man's heart by the POWER
of God, Holy Spirit convicting yet also soothing as a Balm,
for the healing of both body and soul. As God's WORD
says, 'every eye will behold, and every ear shall hear' at an
appointed time, the Glorious Gospel of Christ Jesus, Declared
from the lips of those who have been 'called and dispatched as
Ambassadors' of Truth and LIFE. It was in
Bethlehem 2000 years ago, that a Host of heavenly angels
serenaded a 'family' whose precious son, was destined to
become the Savior of mankind. At the age when most people
would be concerned with the challenges of adulthood, Jesus was
found in the temple, expounding God's Truth to men caring only
for 'earthly treasures', literally unconcerned about the Gift
of Life standing humbly before them. Certainly
circumstances which seem unconquerable present themselves
unannounced, yet in the realm of God's Kingdom, this is an
opportunity for HIS Glory to shine everso brightly, such as
the star which led the shepherds to that stable long ago.
Whereas our
hearts have been made alive in Christ by God's Spirit, our
voices should also gleefully join in a chorus such as that
heavenly host who with loud Praises serenaded the Lamb of
God, who would later so lovingly endure the shame of the Cross
for our Redemption. Hanging on a 'tree',
lit with Light shining from above, HIS adornments are to
reflect with such radiance, the LOVE which flowed from HIS
head, hands and feet for those who wander as hopeless as did
those who years before heard but never comprehended the
sacrifice HE would have to make to purchase their souls from
eternal destruction. A Glorious
Gift, wrapped in the Robes of Righteousness, purchased with
HIS Precious Blood and presented as jewels fitted purposely in
a Crown of Life, to be worn only by the KING of
kings. "Connection of
ONE!" 2 Corinthians
12:1- 4 (Amplified Bible) TRUE, THERE is nothing to be
gained by it, but [as I am obliged] to boast, I will go on to
visions and revelations of the Lord. I know a man in Christ
who fourteen years ago--whether in the body or out of the body
I do not know, God knows--was caught up to the third heaven.
And I know that this man--whether in the body or away from the
body I do not know, God knows-- Was caught up into paradise,
and he heard utterances beyond the power of man to put into
words, which man is not permitted to utter. It was Adam's rejection of that 'connection' which brought expulsion from the garden and having direct access to God's Holy Presence. Thus creating man's need for a mediator and God's desire to restore a 'connection' with HIS Creation. Just as Paul says, we have become that 'One new man' in and through Christ, he was adamant to express that having the 'mind of Christ' God's Spirit, breathing NEW LIFE into us, our understanding of the re-establishment of this divine 'Connection' has both temporal and eternal ramifications. Becoming ONE, with our Father just as HIS Son Christ Jesus prayed, it is by Holy Spirit that this connection is not only made, but also sustained, strengthened and completed. Yet everyone of us somehow question as some point, what is about to happen or could be happening in the earth now, if the WORD revealed to us through God's Prophet Joel in chapter 2 verses 28-29 says, "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days... Timing is so vitally important in man's way of reasoning, yet for God, timing in the sense of HIS Will, comes often when man has almost given up on this 'Promise'. I have to confess that by no means whatsoever do I claim to be a 'scholar', although I deeply desire to 'graduate' into the 'New Man' which Paul writes of, attaining both knowledge and wisdom according to God's Plan and Purpose for me while I live here on earth. Until me physical lips are sealed by death, I will boldly and without hesitation declare this, that whenever God's Mercy and HIS Grace collide in ONE Body, it is then that the earth will experience the remainder of the WORD which Joel goes on to write. Purposely connected according to God's unique Plan for those 'called according to HIS purpose, and fitted with every good WORK', Believers must now be completely focused upon the manifestation of such exploits which Christ Jesus implies we will 'be doing' when Holy Spirit fully engulfs the hearts and souls of HIS Bride. As we are the 'Objects of HIS Passion', NOTHING, neither in the physical nor the spiritual realm will deter nor prevent HIS 'Outpouring' in that Day. I'm praying desparately that this is that 'Day' in which men and women, in multitudes will heed the 'beckoning' of Holy Spirit. Being born anew by both the Water of God's WORD and in HIS Spirit of LIFE, and become those vessels which will increasingly portray what Paul most likely envisioned when he was caught up into that level of heaven, where reality collided with Eternity and he was awestruck by and witness to, the wonder of being 'Connected' in the fullness and maturity of being One with the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
O'Lord, my passion in
this life is to be Obedient to YOUR Will for me, to be YOUR
servant in humility and longsuffering. Faithful to do all that
YOU direct my by Holy Spirit to accomplish for YOUR Kingdom,
leaving behind a testimony to YOUR Power that transforms and
renews hearts barren and cold to YOUR Truth, energizing YOUR
people to Boldly Declare YOU as our KING who Reigns over
heaven and earth. YOU are above all things, and this earth is
YOUR footstool, where those who serve YOU have been dispatched
to Declare Good News and Glad Tidings to those held in bondage
and chains to their past, offering YOUR Freedom, Liberty and
LIFE . Sweep over me now, with YOUR Fresh Breath of LIFE, that
my eyes not fail to see nor my ears cease to hear, those Great
and Mighty things YOU are prepared to reveal to and accomplish
in me this day and hour, Amen
"Preparing Body
Builders!" 1 Corinthians
12:4-7 (Amplified Bible) Now there are distinctive varieties and
distributions of endowments (gifts, [a]extraordinary powers
distinguishing certain Christians, due to the power of divine
grace operating in their souls by the Holy Spirit) and they
vary, but the [Holy] Spirit remains the same. And there are
distinctive varieties of service and ministration, but it is
the same Lord [Who is served]. And there are distinctive
varieties of operation [of working to accomplish things], but
it is the same God Who inspires and energizes them all in all.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the [Holy]
Spirit [the evidence, the spiritual illumination of the
Spirit] for good and profit.
Watching the Olympic Games for many is a
passion. Held once every 4 years, the Summer Olympics are my
favorite, where many of the Outdoor Events are televised and
athletes from around the world compete individually and as
teams against other nations. Those individuals as well as the
teams receive for their efforts, the honor of Gold, Silver and
Bronze medals. As individuals, men and women train and compete
for many years, through grueling and often long hours in
preparation to be included as a member of their team, with
hopes of bringing home those honors for their country as well
as for themselves. For me, I especially like
the newly added Fishing competition along with the
Marksmanship and Shooting Events associated with Hunting,
which test the unique skills of each competitors in individual
as well as team events. Not only do they compete against one
another, but also against what are oftentimes uncompromising
obstacles, which are designed to challenge them under varying
circumstances. These obstacles are seen by some, to be
opportunities for them to advance while others view them as
unconquerable, resulting in their failure to accomplish what
they have prepared and trained for. 2 Corinthians
10:3-4 For though we walk
(live) in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare
according to the flesh and using mere human weapons. For the
weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and
blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and
destruction of strongholds, In the Body of Christ, as
a Team effort, God's Spirit imparts to every Believer certain
gifts and talents, purposed to be used as instruments to both
build up, strengthen and bring Honor to the Nation and
Kingdom of God and of HIS Christ. In God's WORD we find
references of these gifts and talents, often called
Anointings. Whereas Paul writes to the Believers in Corinth,
defining those Anointings, highlighting their use in the Body
of Christ, and of their purpose for advancing the Kingdom of
God, bringing HIM the Glory and Honor. If this revelation of an
Abiding and Deep Spiritual Truth seems challenging in
comparison to what Paul reveals as a Spiritual battle, then
the standpoint from which we see this characterization has
been severly blurred because the opposing team as our enemy,
has successfully intimidated Believers by deceptively luring
us away from our ultimate and unfinished goal. Where Advancing
the number of souls brought into the Kingdom of God, moves the
whole world toward the Day of Judgement and Reckoning of the
Lord, it will only be those who have endured to the end in
Faith and Obedience to God's election as a member and
spiritual combatant in the Body of Christ, who will be given
the rewards of not only being heirs of Salvation, but also
named as Sons and Daughters of the only KING who Rules and
Reigns Eternally over every nation, tribe and
tongue. Those references made by
Christ Jesus, where we are to 'Cast our nets into the earth
and become fishers of men', 'Going after those led astray
towards certain death' and to our being 'Ministers of both
Exhortation and Reconciliation' as team members in the Body of
Christ, the Power and Strength to accomplish this comes only
through Holy Spirit. Where God has given those 'Callings,
Gifts and Talents' as not only weapons against the enemy, but
also as tools purposed as 'Body Builders' for and to those who
are seen as Champions and Overcomers already in God's sight
through Christ Jesus, the Glory and Honor of our heavenly
Father to whom all the souls of the Kingdom belong.
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