FirePOWER!     'Spiritual FUEL for the Soul'            The Agape Letters Ministry Newsletter   | About us |  Archives |  Events | Devotional |  Prayer |  Proverbs | Photos | SEARCH | Trivia | 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Thursday October 29, 2009 (11 Cheshvan 5770)  "Co-Joined with POWER!"     John 17:13 (Amplified Bible)         (Jesus speaking) And now I am coming to You; I say these things while I am still in the world, so that My joy may be made full and complete and perfect in them [that they may experience My delight fulfilled in them, that My enjoyment may be perfected in their own souls, that they may have My gladness within them, filling their hearts].      God's WORD records the birth of Jesus, HIS training as a Rabbi for ministry and of HIS crucifixion, death and resurrection, all fulfilling Prophecy and coming at a key moment in the timing of God's Plan for mankind. As Believers, we are to Declare without hesitation, the finished WORK of Christ upon Calvary's cross for Redemption, forever sealing the destiny of those who accept HIM as Savior and Lord. Yet each of us must look deeper at the role Holy Spirit has in our lives, as God's appointed guide and mentor, HIS Sovereign Power to transform us towards perfection.      Paul wrote these WORDs, inspired by God's Spirit, bringing deeper revelation to what Christ meant when HE spoke regarding 'Perfecting the Saints'. Philippians 3:12 Not that I have now attained [this ideal], or have already been made perfect, but I press on to lay hold of (grasp) and make my own, that for which Christ Jesus (the Messiah) has laid hold of me and made me His own.      At Pentecost, the unseen realm of heaven, met with and enjoined the realm of earth. Manifesting visibly upon those 120 souls which gathered together as Peter Proclaimed Christ as God's Perfect Lamb of sacrifice. This event is purposed by God, to be repeated countless times within those who by Faith choose to align themselves with the Eternal Body of Christ.      Believers become recognized citizens and possessions in the Kingdom of God, destined to co-labor with Christ, until such an appointed time when HE returns and consumates HIS relationship with HIS Bride. One's role as an heir and joint-heir of Salvation, is experienced no more profoundly, than when Believers submit completely to Holy Spirit, being made alive in Christ and fulfill their distinctive role as Ambassadors of Truth and Light throughout the earth. The Kingdom of God exists with an Eternal goal, to advance, flourish and with Holy Spirit's guidance, destroy and overcome the kingdom of darkness, by bearing the Good News with Gladness and Joy, preparing a harvest of souls for the reaping which is yet to come.      O'Lord, YOUR Spirit of Power has crossed the threshold which once separated heaven and earth. Dwelling within the deepest part of my heart, filling me with Peace and Purpose. Soon YOUR Son will appear in all HIS Glory, claiming HIS Bride and present her blameless and spotless before YOUR Holy Presence. Rend my heart, so that YOUR WORDs of Truth will flood the earth as Living Water, Declaring the Good News that YOUR heart desires to see that none perish but receive an Inheritance of Life through YOUR Precious Son, Christ Jesus, Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Tuesday October 27, 2009 (9 Cheshvan 5770)  "For a Time Such as This!"     Mark 13:33-34 (Amplified Bible)         (Jesus speaking) Be on your guard [constantly alert], and watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man [already] going on a journey; when he leaves home, he puts his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and he gives orders to the doorkeeper to be constantly alert and on the watch.      Throughout the history of mankind every culture has in many ways, been the result of some influence, many times driven by a physical element and most often steered spiritually on a course that defines that people's or nation's future destiny. It is in these WORDs of Christ Jesus, that Mark records the future and destiny of the Kingdom of God. Instructions for a people called to be guardians, watchful and prayerful over an earthly realm of Faithful Believers, guided directly by God's Spirit, which now centuries later are witnessing firsthand many of Christ' WORDs of Prophecy coming to fulfillment. Scholars attest to the theory that history repeats itself. Christ Jesus knew the hearts of men, and lovingly choose to reveal the end from the beginning. A vision of what the Kingdom of God not only looked like through the eyes of the world, but also what it should not look like. There in itself is a revelation, steered independently of any physical or worldly element, only by Holy Spirit would any who Obeyed HIS WORDs be given spiritual eyesight, able to see this Kingdom as it comes in Power and Authority. Considering the scope of this parable which Jesus used, the teaching of a Spiritual Truth using elements of a physical realm, do we as the Body of Christ fully comprehend and understand our role in God's Purpose and Destiny for HIS Kingdom? Physical reality is a dimension which is determined only by the result of mankind's effort to build a world around a culture. Whereas, Spiritual reality is that dimension which, in God's sight, is a Kingdom of people so dramatically affecting a culture which, in the end could and should ultimately change a world.      O'Lord, as Watchmen YOUR people must be alert, discerning of the time when YOU will flood the earth with YOUR Spirit. As the heavens Declare YOUR Holiness, may YOUR people Declare throughout the earth YOUR Righteousness. A Savior given to Redeem a people to YOU, born of YOUR Spirit and destined to Rule and Reign forever with HIM. May each receive with Gladness YOUR ProVision, LIFE abundant and free, for a time when YOUR Kingdom comes and YOUR Will be complete on earth as it is in heaven.  Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Monday October 26, 2009 (8 Cheshvan 5770)  "A Victorious Kingdom!"     Ephesians 6:13 (Amplified Bible)         Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].      Paul's WORDs bear evidence that our Victory in Christ begins with preparation for the Spiritual Warfare taking place in these Last Days before the return of our Lord in Glory and Power. Victory that not only renders powerless every evil and vile work of the kingdom of darkness, but destroys the yoke of bondage. Where the spoils taken during every battle, are the freed and repatriated souls brought into the Kingdom of Light which has no end.      If this Victory was based merely upon the countless volumes of books written and published, or through the lyrics of a million songs composed since John recorded his vision in Revelation, would there then continue to be any need for Valiant Warriors such as the martyrs or any who suffered and so often gave their lives for Proclaiming HIS Name with fervor? As the Body of Christ, without such a Holy Fire ablaze in their eyes, or the lack of the having God's Spirit as a Sword in their hearts, would these advances against the kingdom of darkness have been met with anything less than the full-on attacks of the enemy, desiring to crush and defeat every Believer then and now? Therefore, Paul is inspired by Holy Spirit to also remind us that we are much more than conquerors, we are Overcomers, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We are hedged in (pressed) on every side [troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair; We are pursued (persecuted and hard driven), but not deserted [to stand alone]; we are struck down to the ground, but never struck out and destroyed;      It is in God's WORD that we come to Knowledge of the Truth, that HIS Kingdom overcomes and those who serve Faithfully inherit Eternal rest. Nothing equals in comparison to the Promises in God's WORD for those enduring to the end in Obedience and Faith. Whether or not our bodies are beaten, boiled or tortured and burned, it is through our daily committment to clothe ourselves with the Spiritual Armor which Paul outlines. With the Breath of God, the Blood of Christ and the Oil of Holy Spirit flowing through our veins, we stand as those who have gone before us, an Army of Saints, Declaring Freedom and Peace in and through Christ Jesus, to those long held captive in the deadly grip of the enemy of Almighty God.      O'Lord, only YOU provide the Spiritual Armor which prepares me for battle. No weapon of the enemy will prosper against YOUR Kingdom Warriors. Though a thousand fall at my side, ten thousand at my right hand, YOUR Promise remains True, and my lips will boldly declare YOUR Name in all the earth. Position me in the front lines of battle, where my voice will render Praises to YOU as an instrument that Declares LIFE to those bound and wounded. A clear sound of Victory echoing in their ears, a melodious refrain which brings Glory and Honor to YOU, my Lord and KING, Amen Music Featured on MyPlayList Glorious One by Fee I Believe there is More by Don Moen Undignified by David Crowder Band and many other selections of Praise and Worship Music   Visit our website for details of UpComing Events! 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Friday October 23, 2009 (5 Cheshvan 5770)  "Given POWER to Live!"     1 Corinthians 2:12 (Amplified Bible)         Now we have not received the spirit [that belongs to] the world, but the [Holy] Spirit Who is from God, [given to us] that we might realize and comprehend and appreciate the gifts [of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly] bestowed on us by God.      The Spirit of which Paul is writing of, is the Power of God to Resurrect and bring forth Life. Having raised Jesus from the grave of death, we as Believers in Christ are raised to Life as well. Adopted as sons of God, we too receive those same Blessings and Promises of Freedom and Favor as did those 1st century disciples.      Holy Spirit has a Divine Assignment from God, bestowing HIS Gift of Life into every Believer, revealing, teaching and training us in the Truth of Christ and of the heart of God. Knowing Christ, is to be OBEDIENT to HIM and Accomplishing our Father's Will here on earth, as HIS Will is being DONE throughout heaven.      There are some who never fully grasp or understand God's Purpose for their lives, mainly because they fail to accept Holy Spirit as the 'Authority and Presence' of Christ Jesus in their lives. Holy Spirit manifests Power in and through Believers, as we comprehend and realize the reason why God gave us this Gift. Accepting and Appreciating HIM for revealing HIS Grace, which means 'unmerited favor and blessing' of which none are deserving, yet God Loves us and grants us Mercy.      Resolving to submit our will to be taught and trained by HIS Spirit, then are we able to fully understand what Paul is saying. Prior to his conversion, Paul already had a 'Great Knowledge' of God, but only after his 'Transformation' did he receive 'Great Understanding and Revelation' through Holy Spirit, about Christ as the Son of God, Savior, Redeemer and Lord.      May each one resolve to be continually Obedient to be taught and trained by God's Spirit, a Precious Gift and Blessing from our heavenly Father.      O'Lord, purify my heart with YOUR Holy Fire, cleanse my life to be taught daily by YOUR Spirit. YOU have lavished such a Great Gift upon me, that I might speak YOUR Truth with Courage and Boldness. Never leaving me, nor forsaking me, YOU are, my Source and Provision of Life. With Love for those who are lost, YOUR desire for me is tell of YOUR Grace and Mercy. Guide me to do YOUR Will as I am given Power by YOUR Spirit, Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Thursday October 22, 2009 (4 Cheshvan 5770)  "Captivated by Faith!"     Luke 22:32 (Amplified Bible)         (Jesus speaking) But I have prayed especially for you [Peter], that your [own] faith may not fail; and when you yourself have turned again, strengthen and establish your brethren.        Luke writes that Jesus prayed specifically for Peter's Faith, that it would not fail but be firmly established and strengthened, soon to face the many trials that were sure to come. We too face trials daily that are meant for harm, but through our Faith, we remain strong and unmoved, neither shaken nor sifted by them.      As God's WORD records the history of the 1st century Believers, we must understand that Christ' prayer still remains valid some 2000 years later. Calling us to Faith which must remain solid and unshakeable. Peter went on to later become that bold and courageous witness, which Christ had urged him to become. We must understand that what Christ prayed, was not only for Peter, but for us as well, to encourage, strengthen and establish HIS WORDs firmly in the hearts of other Believers.      It was this same Peter, strengthened by the Power of Holy Spirit, who was later able to see past the bars and chains which imprisoned him. Singing Praises to the Lord for his deliverance and freedom spiritually, despite the fact he was physically chained and shackled. Luke records Peter sharing his Faith in Christ with the jailer and his family, testifying of Christ and his own personal Faith which held him firmly as a 'Captive' to God's WORD.      This Good News of 'Deliverance and Freedom' must be proclaimed to everyone, including many who are Believers in Christ, who often struggle in their own Faith. Just as Peter, we are to encourage one another with our testimonies, and declare those WORDs prayed by Christ long ago, remain valid today, firmly establishing and further strengthening us through Holy Spirit.      O'Lord, I will sing Praises to YOUR Name which is above all names, a song put upon my lips by YOUR Spirit. My Faith is strengthened each day by YOUR WORD to stand firm against every trial. Use my lips to Obediently Proclaim YOUR Message of Deliverance and Freedom to those held as captives. Bind my heart with YOUR WORDs of Grace and Mercy, and release me to testify of that Day which is soon to come, when every knee will bow before YOU, and every tongue will confess YOU are Lord and King of both heaven and earth. Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Tuesday October 20, 2009 (2 Cheshvan 5770)  "Basket of Fresh Bread!"     Mark 8:4-5 (Amplified Bible)         And His disciples replied to Him, How can anyone fill and satisfy [these people] with loaves of bread here in [this] desolate and uninhabited region? And He asked them, How many loaves have you? They said, Seven.        Quite possibly there are as many recipes for bread, as there are thoughts as to what Christ was about to reveal to HIS disciples with this question. Jesus realized the need of the multitude of people present that day, desiring to offer much more than a mere meal, but of a deep and Life sustaining revelation.      Jesus knew that the seven loaves of bread were sufficient to feed the four thousand that day, but HE also knew that feeding them physically was only a temporary solution to their hunger. Their bellies would be filled, and a large gathering of the leftovers, would show us of God's abundant provision with an overflow of exceeding proportion. Yet it is in the present circumstance which Christ desires to reveal how a daily portion of 'fresh bread' was available and necessary, just as a man's spiritual hunger must be addressed each day.      Breaking away from one's own traditional conviction that having God's WORD 'stored up' from weeks, months or even years past, will sustain us, we must look each day into God's 'bread basket' for a fresh and 'unleavened' spiritual meal. As Christ uses the example of leavened bread, which after even a few hours, becomes stale and soon loses it's flavor, it is fresh bread that is kneaded and baked over the Fire of God's Spirit, that will supply our hearts with much needed nourishment for each day's need.      It has been over 2000 years since Christ revealed HIMself as the 'Bread of heaven', and surely since that time, millions have been fed both physically and spiritually by HIS own hands. Even in Jesus' prayer given to HIS disciples as an example, HIS own WORDs speak clearly today, 'Give us this day our daily bread'. I purpose in my own heart, not to be satisfied with yesterday's or even last week's provision, for I know deep in my spirit that Christ desires to feed me today and everyday with 'Fresh Bread'.      O'Lord, the hunger of my heart is satified with nothing less, than YOUR WORDs of Truth and Righteousness. By Holy Spirit am I filled with YOUR Provision, a supply of soothing Oil is my heart guided by complete submission. YOUR portion offers strength and wisdom, to discern the hunger of others, WORDs of Hope and Life that is able to feed their very souls. I will Honor and Praise YOUR Holy name, with my lips as well as my life, for it is LIFE in YOU that sears my lips, a burning Testimony of YOUR Mercy and Grace which has provided my soul a place in YOUR Holy Presence, Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Friday October 16, 2009 (28 Tishri 5770)  "Hearts Purged by FIRE!"     1 Peter 1:7 (Amplified Bible)         So that [the genuineness] of your faith may be tested, [your faith] which is infinitely more precious than the perishable gold which is tested and purified by fire. [This proving of your faith is intended] to redound to [your] praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) is revealed.        For Faithful and True Believers in the Kingdom of God, there is a purging or refining process taking place in our lives by Holy Spirit. Removing everything that defiles us, and produces within us the pure and holy elements of Faith, Hope and Love, thereby our lips offer undiluted and undefiled Praise, Honor and Glory to Christ Jesus, revealing HIM to a world of hungry and thirsty souls, as God's Anointed Savior, Lord and King.      Without this process of refining, there will exist a mixture within many whose hearts will be weakened, and their Testimony breached. It is here that we must be reminded of the fact, that this is the same Peter, who drew his sword in the garden, and cut off the right ear of a servant of the High Priest. As HIS last miracle, Christ healed the servant's ear, representing the fact that man's hearing of the Gospel penetrates deep within one's heart, the WORDs of Truth which will burn and purge every fear of True Priestly service.      Peter later agonized over having earlier denied Christ, and through the restoration of God's Spirit, he became the bold and courageous spokesman for the Lord that brought thousands to repentance. It is this element of Faith in the revealed WORD of God, and the process of refining by Holy Spirit, that produced such a POWERful Testimony that seared the hearts of those who listened to Peter at Pentecost.      For those who are searching for purpose in their lives, must be told the Good News. Their ears are burning with a desire to have Peace and Joy in their hearts. We are commanded by Christ to reveal HIS Eternal Plan of Life, having had our own hearts seared by the FIRE of God's Spirit, purged from every evil, to Advance the Kingdom with Passion and Purpose.      O'Lord, stir the flame within my heart, that burning desire to tell others of YOUR Glory and Hope. A brighter Day, lit by YOUR Light, opening blind eyes to Truth. Speak through me YOUR WORDs of Life, falling upon ears that have been deafened by fear. Purge me by YOUR cleansing Fire, so I will be used by YOU to glean a harvest of souls from the earth. Purify YOUR Bride, as a Testament to YOUR Love for a people who long to serve YOU with Gladness and Thanksgiving, Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Thursday October 15 2009 (27 Tishri 5770)  "With a Heart of Love!"     Hebrews 6:9-11 (Amplified Bible)         Even though we speak this way, yet in your case, beloved, we are now firmly convinced of better things that are near to salvation and accompany it. For God is not unrighteous to forget or overlook your labor and the love which you have shown for His name's sake in ministering to the needs of the saints (His own consecrated people), as you still do. But we do [strongly and earnestly] desire for each of you to show the same diligence and sincerity [all the way through] in realizing and enjoying the full assurance and development of [your] hope until the end,        We have been called as Believers to be witnesses of both Truth and Righteousness, bearing the Good News of Hope, deposited deep into our hearts by Holy Spirit, a burning desire to Love and Encourage others to continue pressing on in diligence and sincerity. How can we fulfil HIS work, which to us has been appointed, without ourselves having first experienced HIS deep and continual Love personally?      Looking to Christ as the example, there is undeniable evidence of HIS LOVE for all people throughout God's WORD. Willingly, Jesus suffered at the hands of HIS accusers and was crucified on Calvary so that all men of every nation, could have the opportunity to receive God's gift of Salvation and a rightful Inheritance as heirs and joint-heirs with HIM in the Kingdom.      We continue not only being mere witnesses to the Mercy and Grace of our heavenly Father to the lost, but also as ministers to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, without boundary or measure, diligent to Declare the unfathomable depths of God's Love and Passion for the souls of all.      May we each daily experience our Father's heart of Love, and be Faithful to Proclaim HIS Mercy and Grace without fear or shame.      O'Lord, YOU Faithfully attend to me and all that I have need of. Through each and every moment of my day, I experience YOUR deep Love for my soul. Within my spirit I desire only to please YOU, seeking to be a visible expression of YOUR Love to others. Of YOUR many gifts, which YOU lavish upon me through Holy Spirit, guide me as I encourage and strengthen my brothers and sisters in Christ. I completely submit my heart to YOU, direct me as a minister of YOUR Grace and Mercy, Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Tuesday October 13 2009 (25 Tishri 5770)  "Flooding my Soul with Riches!"     Ephesian 3:19 (Amplified Bible)         [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]!        Paul, by any 'Measure of the WORD', was a very learned and intelligent man, rich both in the 'Knowledge and Fullness' of God. What Holy Spirit did in his life, HE is 'NOW DOING' in our lives as Believers in Christ today. In times when we are 'weak in the flesh', we are often hesitant to admit that there are many situations where we have been short on 'Patience'. This patience translates as 'Love' for those who, day after day, continue living as though nothing in life will ever change nor improve concerning their current situation.      Knowing what Christ did for us, in 'HIS Great Love', is something seemingly difficult to relate or explain to someone else who has never been loved. Whether it is by 'Choice' or ignorance of God's Love, mankind's need for continual and constant affirmation and assurance, is reason enough for us to remain Obedient and Love them like Christ DOES.      What Paul experienced, what we are experiencing and what other Believers experience of 'God's Love', is molded and shaped through our continual, constant and ongoing relationship with Christ. The 'Flooding' of our soul with this 'Love of Christ', is mentioned many times in Paul's writings. But somehow this is still never enough for some to understand and nor even vaguely comprehend.      Through the 'Transformation' taking place as Holy Spirit works in our lives, does this increasing 'Knowledge of God', flood our hearts(minds) with thoughts and 'Memories' which are sufficient and aptly able to 'Carry and Sustain' us through some of the most difficult times. It is these WORDs of Christ Jesus to which we must desparately cling to, 'I will be with you always, even to the end of the age'. Sadly, many will never understand nor experience this, without first submitting their hearts completely to Holy Spirit. For God's 'Comforter and Counselor' is our teacher and quide, living through each of us daily, where we are called to be both Witnesses and recepients of God's unimaginable Love.      O'Lord, YOUR Love I can always know, through YOUR Spirit, I must always show. Nothing compares to the 'Memory' of Calvary, where YOU gave YOUR Life to set me free. I must share this Truth with all who would desire, to be 'Loved'. Even to the very end of my days. Raise me up as an Ambassador and Delegate of YOUR Kingdom. A Warrior in YOUR army, crying HOLY! HOLY! HOLY! Lord Almighty. Worthy of all Praise, Honor and Glory. YOU my 'Rod and my Staff', and upon YOU alone will I Lean and share my Love for, Forever and Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Monday October 12, 2009 (24 Tishri 5770)  "A Blend of WORD and Spirit!"     2 Peter 3:18 (Amplified Bible)         But grow in grace (undeserved favor, spiritual strength) and recognition and knowledge and understanding of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him [be] glory (honor, majesty, and splendor) both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (so be it)!        By the time the Apostle Peter wrote this letter, he had heard and witnessed firsthand the Power of God's WORD and Spirit, as he boldly Proclaimed the Kingdom message, first having seen the empty tomb of Jesus on Resurrection morning and having been an outspoken Witness on the Day of Pentecost.      Now as Peter finalizes this letter to Believers, he offers both an invitation and a warning, expressing God's desire for spiritual unity among Believers, and warning against our becoming complacent with learning the depths of TRUTH and Righteousness. Peter mentions the Apostle Paul and his letters to other Believers, which many found too difficult to understand, all the while urging Believers to continually seek guidance into understanding through God's Spirit.      We must realize how God took these two men, imperfect yet repentant and submissive to Holy Spirit. Both equally tried through persecutions and trials, and then used each mightily to advance the Gospel message. How God blended the fullness of HIS WORD along with an abundance of HIS Spirit, Peter and Paul were transformed into bold, charismatic and courageous WITNESSES.      God in HIS Sovereignty chose these men as visible manifestations of HIS Power, moving upon them in their weaknesses, strengthening them by HIS Grace and granting them increased knowledge and understanding through HIS Spirit. We too must diligently desire to be 'Blended Spiritually' by God as these two men were, submissive to HIS Purpose and Will, to be used mightily for HIS Glory, Honor and Praise in the days ahead.     O'Lord, YOU have placed within me YOUR Spirit, to mature me in my understanding and strength. I must depend upon YOUR WORD and YOUR Spirit, to guide me into YOUR pathway of Holiness and Righteousness through Christ Jesus. Speak YOUR refreshing WORDs to my heart, and conform my thoughts and actions to YOUR Will. Use me as an instrument of YOUR Truth, to Proclaim the Kingdom message to those who are separated from YOUR Glorious Presence. YOUR WORD is my Portion and my Source, in YOU I am a Victorious Warrior of Faith, blended and strengthened each day by YOUR Spirit, Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Thursday October 8, 2009 (20 Tishri 5770)  "Divinely Dependent!"     John 3:21 (Amplified Bible)         (Jesus speaking) But he who practices truth [who does what is right] comes out into the Light; so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are--wrought with God [divinely prompted, done with God's help, in dependence upon Him].       Continually teaching us as HE did HIS disciples, Christ declares that God has divinely appointed men and women who desire to know HIM to be HIS Kingdom Messengers, and through Holy Spirit does HE accomplish even greater WORKs through our total dependence upon HIM.      John so accurately records the Diety and Divinity of Jesus, as God's only begotten Son, and while Jesus speaks of those who accept HIM and believe HIS testimonty, they become messengers of this same Gospel. Courageously declaring HIS Fullness and Power with Divine Authority, relying completely upon God's assistance and direction.      As Christ teaches, those who practice TRUTH and walk daily in Love, will bring others out of the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of HIS Marvelous Light, an undeniable manifestation of HIS Purpose for those who represent HIM in the earth.      The more knowledge one receives of Christ Jesus through the reading of HIS WORD and through revelation given by Holy Spirit, the more understanding we gain of who we are to HIM, and by depending solely upon HIM we are reminded that as HE Lives in us, IN HIM are we to Live.      New Life in Christ is an inside job, a WORK that can only accomplished by HIS Spirit, the continuing and ongoing transformation that WILL yield an abundant harvest of souls, pleasing fruit brought into the Eternal Kingdom of God.     O'Lord, I bring YOU my heart to be filled, with YOUR Light guiding my footsteps each day. YOUR WORD says that while YOU dance over me, I will be shown Great and Mighty things about YOU that desire to know. All of heaven rejoices each time a soul comes into YOUR Kingdom, singing an anthem of Praise to YOUR Holy Name. Peace and Joy flood my heart when my ears hear YOU speak through YOUR Spirit those WORDs of Truth. To my knees I fall in YOUR Presence, and bow my head as I listen to YOUR Precious Voice, Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Wednesday October 7, 2009 (19 Tishri 5770)  "Worshipers Arise!"     Acts 13:15 (Amplified Bible)         After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the leaders [of the worship] of the synagogue sent to them saying, Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation or consolation or encouragement for the people, say it.       As Believers in Christ offer Praises to our Creator, for whom 'All Praises Belong', and as HIS Glorious and Holy Presence is revealed, our Worship of God then becomes a corporate and unified Proclaimation of HIS Majesty and Rule. Christ Jesus spoke these WORDs as the Samaritan woman drew water from the well, John 4:23 A time will come, however, indeed it is already here, when the true (genuine) worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth (reality); for the Father is seeking just such people as these as His worshipers.      Acknowledging that God's Spirit now inhabits the hearts of Believers, fulfills the 1st part of what Christ reveals to us about TRUE(genuine) Worshipers. Jesus came as a man, and as God in the 'flesh', it is our 'Praises' to a Holy God that removes the 'flesh' attitude from our hearts, a condition which restricts us from entering into the Holiest of Holies, a very sacred place where we desire to intimately Worship HIM in HIS Glorious and Majestic Presence. Holy Spirit is God's 'Spirit of Worship', requiring that our bodies be offered as a 'living sacrifice'.      Paul brings to our remembrance this 'Truth', Romans 12:1 I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.      Unless the 1st condition is met as Jesus explained, then the 2nd requirement is unattainable, and as in the case of the Samaritans, it would only be a carnal(foolish) excersize to think otherwise. For TRUE Worshipers it is through Christ, as HE is 'TRUTH', where we also come to understand that HE is THE 'WORD', as HE now speaks clearly and directly to us through Holy Spirit into our 'spirit'.      The 'Call' to ARISE, comes from the traditional Hebrew ceremony of Tabernacle Worship, that whenever God's Holy Presence descends into HIS 'earthly' dwelling place, then TRUE fellowship with God begins, and as our 'High Priest' Christ Jesus Proclaims, 'Worshipers ARISE!'  Clearly it is Luke's intent as he writes in the Book of Acts, to convey and REVEAL the 'Spiritual' understanding of what Christ meant, as HE explains how the heart of every Believer 'stands' in TRUE Worship of the KING of kings.    O'Lord, will I be able to speak at all, when I stand in YOUR Presence? Or to my knees will I fall, I can only imagine what it will be like. Surrounded by YOUR Glory, my mouth will be filled, with YOUR Praises, and my eyes will see only YOU. What will YOU smell O'Lord, as I come before YOU? As I sacrifice my flesh to be burned upon that altar, has my life become a sweet fragrance in YOUR nostrils? Exhort YOUR people Father, that YOUR Name alone be Exalted forever. Worshipers ARISE! Truth and Spirit beckon us, 'COME, and gaze upon HIS Glory', Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Monday October 6, 2009 (18 Tishri 5770)  "The Valued Soul!"     Acts 20:32 (Amplified Bible)         And now [brethren], I commit you to God [I deposit you in His charge, entrusting you to His protection and care]. And I commend you to the Word of His grace [to the commands and counsels and promises of His unmerited favor]. It is able to build you up and to give you [your rightful] inheritance among all God's set-apart ones (those consecrated, purified, and transformed of soul).       One's soul is the cherished prize for which Christ Jesus came to earth, leaving heaven's Glory and Majesty, in order that we might be redeemed. Value, in the earthly sense, is undeniably linked to the acquisition of tangible and temporary wealth which will ultimately perish. While Value in the spiritual sense, is the inheritance of indestructible and immortal riches, which are eternal.      As Luke records, Paul leaves no room for doubt, of the Value of our souls, placing each of us as Believers, in the care of charge of God. There is no other place of everlasting solace, than to be hidden in Christ, where our hearts are nourished and developed by Holy Spirit. This knowledge no longer remains a mystery, to those who surrender themselves completely to the Refiner's Fire.      Purchased by the Precious of Blood of Christ Jesus, each person who accepts HIM, renounces the sentence of death and eternal separation linked to earthly wealth, and as Paul states, presses Faithfully upward for an Inheritance that surpasses everything our hearts desire for. Choosing rather the incorruptible over the corruptible, the perishing for the everlasting.      It is in this age of Kingdom living, that sharing 'wealth' becomes more than 'food and drink', or 'houses and land', but of the Peace and Joy that is given as an Inheritance of God's Spirit. Nothing else should be valued any greater, than being joined to the Family of God through Christ Jesus. Our earthly mission is to share this 'wealth of knowledge' with others, investing everything we are in Christ through Holy Spirit, into the advancement and establishment of God's Kingdom in the hearts of those who are so blindly indebted to things both carnal and perishable.    O'Lord, YOUR anointed WORD lays heavily upon my heart, burdened for those who wander aimlessly after perishables. Direct my footsteps into their path, where they might find Peace and Joy, the most valuable commodity in YOUR Kingdom. Committed to my Covenant in Christ, I surrender all that I am to YOU. Clothe me with YOUR garments of indestructible Glory, the Light that destroys the darkness which covers the eyes and hearts of men. Release YOUR Spirit in unmeasured portion, a deposit that will increase the multitude of souls brought into YOUR Kingdom, Amen 'A Warrior's Daily Journal' Friday October 2, 2009 (14 Tishri 5770)  "Adorning the Bride's Heart!"     1 Peter 3:4 (Amplified Bible)         But let it be the inward adorning and beauty of the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible and unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which [is not anxious or wrought up, but] is very precious in the sight of God.     As Peter wrote these WORDs, he was sharing an Understanding of a Believer's heart, one that is adorned with God's Spirit of Gentleness and Peace. God's WORD tells us that Christ Jesus was tempted by every form of evil that is common to man, yet HE remained Faithful and Obedient to HIS mission, fulfilling the purpose for which HE came to earth. Jesus, being that one and only sacrifice found to be worthy and acceptable in God's sight, whereby through HIS death and resurrection, all might know HIS Provision of Salvation, Abundance of Life and receive God's Promised Holy Spirit for guidance and further instruction in our daily lives.      That Peace, Gentleness and Love we have received, are spiritual adornments which we must desire most from HIM, them being a portion of HIS Gifts through HIS Spirit. As Peter and the other disciples walked alongside the King of Glory, it was not until later did he and the others receive God's Spirit as evidence of their transformation. Then they fully understood Christ' mission and the purpose HE desired to accomplish in and through their lives.      Every Believer has been Promised by God, that each would receive HIS Spirit as our Source of Power and Life, being lavished with those very same Gifts of 'Spiritual Jewelry'. We must 'Wear' them within our heart, so that those who are 'spiritually naked' and are living outside the Kingdom of God, may one day find HIM and receive the incorruptible adornments of God's Holy Spirit. Where the Bride of Christ will one day be presented by our Lord, as pleasing and precious into our heavenly Father's Glorious Presence.    O'Lord, adorn my heart with those Precious Jewels of Love, Peace and Understanding , that YOUR Glory be seen as Beautiful and Majestic. YOU are the Source and the Giver of Life Everlasting, and YOU alone will I Forever Trust and Obey. All that I have, and ever HOPE to be, is found only in YOUR WORD and given by YOUR Spirit. Clothe me with YOUR Spirit forever, as I bear a Faithful Witness and Testimony to YOUR Son Christ Jesus. For HE WAS and IS and WILL Always be the LIFE that now lives within my heart. May the heart of YOUR Bride be found pleasing and acceptable in YOUR sight, Amen Sharing this FirePOWER! Devotional with your family and friends, will have an impact upon their lives. This generation deserves to hear the message of God's Kingdom, knowing that Christ Jesus loves them and desires that they know HIM.   Romans 10:15     And how can men [be expected to] preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings! [How welcome is the coming of those who preach the good news of His good things!] (Amplified Bible) The Vision of The Agape Letters Ministry is to Equip, Exhort and Inspire Believers to become Victorious Spiritual Warriors of Christ Jesus. Training them to Boldly and Courageously Advance the Kingdom WORK of God, recognizing the FirePOWER available to them under the anointing and presence of Holy Spirit within their lives. Encouraging them to Walk by Faith, fulfilling the mandate of Proclaiming the Gospel as Ambassadors of Christ throughout every nation upon the earth.   For HIS Glory, Jake Tribble www.theagapeletters.com   Contact US! Did someone forward this Devotional to you? Subscribe now to receive your own copy every day.