Be Hoopoe: Recent Episodes
Jacob Jay Myers
Inspiring critical thinking for the new and disgruntled Christians who desire to build their individual relationship with Christ. Using simple precepts to encourage the practice of wisdom and non discriminator judgement. The first episode are foundational scriptures for the broadcast. The second episode will challenge your personal perceptions, and how to begin in establishing your own relationship and journey with Christ.
Let us remember the Lord our God and what he has done in our own lives and in doing so the scripture become more authentic to our own situations and circumstances understanding that He is the same yesterday, today, and for evermore.
We will all experience times in our lives that time and chance has delivered. In these time especially when they tend to linger on for days, weeks, months, and sometimes years, we often begin to loos hope in change or deliverance. These are the time we must hold on to our faith and continue to trust and believe in Gods timing and deliverance.
If you are serious about knowing your design and purpose you must seek your creator and maker It is written Christ is the way, the truth and the life and no man comes to the father but through him. He is our Co-creator and knows the Vision, Design, Plan, and purpose for your life.
Now that we have made a distinction between the commonalities of Sheep and Goats and the differences, I believe we can move on with upcoming broadcast. It is also equally important that when we make differences concerning these two animals for spiritual reference we are not deceived. Always remember that the Love of God through Christ Jesus is equal, his care, concern, and provision to all his creation. Remember we determine our spiritual status to be Sheep or Goats based on our personal relationship with the Good Sheppard not any other memberships.
Psalm 79: 13 Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will thank you forever and ever, praising your greatness from generation to generation.
Psalm 100: 3 Know that the Lord is God it is he who made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
This scripture will only come into true completeness in our lives when we begin and continue to develop our own personal relationships with the Lord. It is and always has been his desire for us to come back into a relationship with him as it was in the Garden of Eden. In this place man developed their relationship with Father God the same way we developed our relationship with our parents. In this closeness they both learned who God was and is and his love and care for us his creation. He also gave us charge to care for his other earthly creations so that we would better understand him as an example of his love and care for us. Religion may get you in the church building and introduce you to the Lover of your soul and play a critical role in your salvation. However, it is your personal relationship of discovery and learning of who he is and how much he adores and loves you that will become contagious and long lasting in your life. Because He first loved us, we through building our connection began to Believe in him, Trust him, Rest in him, Hope in him, receive of him, and most of all began to Love Jesus our Good Shepeard. St. John Chapter 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
The Praise of the Lord is a strong weapon against the enemies of our spiritual warfare and has been perfected by the newborns and babies of the kingdom. Who without any hesitation or hindrance or impurity offer their appreciation to the Lord with true thanksgiving. We who are in warfare often find if difficult to Praise and Worship not having an understanding that it is often the solution to our situation. It may not change what we go through, but it will change how we go through it and gives us a preview of our victory in Christ.
There is no other name in heaven by which man must be saved other than the name of Jesus Christ. This is the will of God the Father creator of all things. When we Honor his Son our Lord we Honor our Father God who in his wisdom has established all things.
We will not find rest “true lasting rest” in no other one but our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who is and shall always be our prince of Peace. He has promised that if we focus our minds on him and heavenly things, those things of goodness and his righteousness we will come to the place of his perfect peace. This peace will not be logical to the human mind because this peace is high above logic and is not subject to the laws of logic or your situation or circumstance. His peace disregards your condition and replaces it with his in heavenly places. In him there is no room for fear regardless of what we experience when we become determined to draw close to him and embrace his perfect love. We are in an ancient war for our souls and for our personal faith in Christ. Yet be encouraged Jesus overcame the world and the world systems including Death and the Grave. By his unfailing love for us which was demonstrated and beatified by his death and resurrection. “We the body of Christ” we have been ordained through him and by him to overcome all the evil devices and sufferings this world brings in our lives.
In these times of troubles and tribulations we must remember that some things in our lives are allowed to produce in us the fruits of the Holy Ghost which are Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, kindness, and Hope. Some of our sufferings are for our purification as we learn to produce these fruits not only for those in the body of Christ but for also those who Godless and have no knowledge of Him and his Goodness and Righteousness. Remember he came and died for those who did not know him nor desired to be saved by him. He was rejected by many of those who he came to save in the household of faith. So we will suffer in his sufferings as we continue to share the Gospel to those in great need of salvation and deliverance.
Many times, it becomes ever so difficult to tolerate the evils of this world and those who are used mightily in executing the plans of the Wicked ones. We often tend to equate prosperity with goodness and righteousness which can be deceiving according to human standards and the standards of this world and world systems. Be encouraged that we do not labor in vain nor will we receive things that are temporary and can be corrupted. We store up things in Heaven that will be everlasting rewards of our labors of love for Christ Jesus as we seek to build his kingdom on earth.
We often encounter situations and circumstances that we cannot change, nor can we ignore. In this time, we must continue to be found faithful in the things of God. Understand that this is a test of our faith and our commitment to the things we hold dear and important to our personal walk with the Lord. We are living in the last days and men and women will continue to seek the pleasures of their own desires to a level not seen in may places. These will be contradictory to our lifestyle and learnings. This is a personal walk and a personal salvation that the Lord Jesus Christ extends to all of mankind to accept or reject. To nurture or abandon with the seductions of this world and world systems.
It is common to look at the world through our own lenses and not see all the things that God is doing in our lives and in the lives of others in the mist of situation and devastations. It is written “All things work together for them who Love the Lord and are called according to his purposes” Our hope and faith is that even in disappointments, trials, tribulations, and in Triumph we remain and seek to remain in his perfect will concerning us. Remember we serve the God of All creation let us acknowledge Him in the splendor of Holiness.
We are given the command to pray without halting. This is the way of he saints to continue in communications and supplication for all mankind. We are to always pray to seek his will for our lives, his will for our love ones, our leaders, situations in the lives of those in our communities, cities and nation. We are to lift up those who cannot and will not pray for themselves. No prayer is too short or small when given in honesty.
The proof of our love in not in emotions nor is it in our intellect it is proven in our obedience to his word and our ever-increasing relationship as we strive to become what he has ordained us to be in him. The work of salvation and all that comes with his will for us will be completed, that is his promise to his servants.
Even in the mist of troubles on every side there is no better place of peace and protection than under the wing of the Lord. Yes we have trials and struggles and some are ordained for death of the body but not of the soul. We must develop our relationship with Christ to the level that regardless of what this life may bring us we will have the knowledge, Peace and resolve to trust and depend on him. Suffering is also ordained in this life with the promise that we who sow in tears will reap in Joy. Joy that cannot be compared to the sorrow we have experienced.
If it was not for your grace and mercy, we all would be consumed thank you for remembering that we are dust and that our time on earth is short. Help us to seek you in all things and especially when we fall short of performing your statures and understanding your holy word. It is written a righteous man falls down be get back up again. Thank you for your patience and willingness to pick us up every time we fall. Please remember we do not need to fear God wen we go wrong that is the time we need to come to him the most so that he can and will restore us back into our place in him. Remember that we are in need of his forgiveness and cleansing everyday of our lives. Christ has made provision for us in our walk and in this ever-increasing sinful world.
Come unto the Lord with the newness of our commitment unto him. Often it is appropriate to bring a new thing into the worship and praise of our Lord and to express our love for him with a fresh tempo and arrangement of our devotion unto him.
The Power of our testimonies are often overlooked and we tend to forget the testimonies of our ancestors and the victories of their relationship with God. It is good to reflect on the personal deliverances we have in which God as made a way for us out of impossible situations and circumstances. Some of us have witnessed miracles and healing to name a few to include many answered prayers as we intervened in petition to Christ for the souls and needs of others. We are in the days that many will be seduced into leaving the true and living God and his Christ for what seems to be correct. The spirit of the Antichrist is exalted and many who are not grounded or committed in relationship will be deceived. The word of God is yet a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Its is time to remember, reflect, mediate, practice and enter into relationship through faith in order to remain grounded in the faith in a world full of false gods.
Sometimes our weeping and labors seem to be useless and for nothing in our lives. Everywhere we turn we see no evidence or result of our prayers and efforts we have put forth time and time again. This can become so disheartening as we begin to question if we have been in the will of God or if we have missed the mark concerning the things he has promised us. Remember in your anguish that the timing of God is not the timing of humans, and we must allow patience to have a perfected work in our lives. This is not easy, especially for those of us who have been waiting for years for the manifestation of our promises.
Remember to trust in the Lord God with all of your heart. Do not attempt to be comfortable in the correct way to go or the steps you should take based on your past experience and your knowledge. Instead, do not depend on your own understanding but acknowledge God, Christ and the Holy Spirt in all things you do and your pathway and process will be guided by the trinity and he will direct you way of life.
We have managed to commercialize every significant holiday and observance for monetary gain and to marginalize or totally remove the significance of the original intent. We no longer give space of the time of reflection, thankfulness or gratefulness the holiday was designed to provide. We have allowed the customs and manipulations of men to dominate our reasons and purposes for these special seasons. Let’s go back to the original meanings so that we can once again give reverence to God every day of our calendar year.
There will come the day of the Fathers Glory in which he will be acknowledged by all men and women of the earth from the beginning of our creation. Everyone will bow in respect and confess in truth that Jesus Christ is Lord. He has so many titles and is worthy of them all. On this day of recognition Christ will be Glorified in the Father and the Father Glorified in the Son.
The enemies of God, his Christ and his Church are active in the Earth and we must be watchful for the attacks in our personal lives, as well as our professional lives. There is no area in our lives that will go unchallenged and targeted for destruction. Remember you have recourse in what has been stolen and destroyed through Christ Jesus our redeemer. I is written when the robber is discovered or caught they are required to restore seven times the items or cost of the items stolen. Our righteous Judge will in his perfect timing render judgment concerning you and require restitution. Our God will also elevate us for his Glory so that the world will see we serve the true and living God.
Sometimes in our distress we believe that our cries for help go unnoticed. And in many situations unanswered according to our desires. This is often the case, but we must hold fast and know that even in these things we are not forsaken.
It is easy to become wrapped up in the things of the world and get off focus on the things of God. We can quickly change back to our old ways of thinking and acting. This is so common because they have been our original ways of piloting our courses of action with a great deal of these techniques providing us with some level of success. Now we must rely on the guidance, timing, patience, and mercies of God in these situations we often know are in our power to control. We must refocus our reflexes in the physical and seek what is more beneficial in the spiritual as well as the physical that is pleasing to God. This often will require a change in our strategy and behavior to align us with the will and word of God and not our own way of handling things.
It is written that a person who is in right standing with the Lord may fall many times, but they will recover and rise again. His grace and mercy for recovery and help is always extended to those who strive to live a life and lifestyle that is pleasing to him. We are not given to live a life that is free from the evils of this world and world systems, however we are given the promise and guarantee that in the forms that he chooses help will come at the appropriate time.
Often, we must remind ourselves that we are conquerors in Christ Jesus and to encourage ourselves in the things of God. Difficulties are common to men and women and we are in the world but not of this world and world system. Perfect timing is of the Lord who see’s all things in our lives. Let us allow patience to have its perfect work in our vessels so that we will produce this precious fruit which is pleasing to God and beneficial to the perfecting of our souls and to the ministries we have been appointed .
God will make know to the nations those who are his and they will proclaim the rock of their salvation and strength to the Glory of God. This is not the work of men but of God as he reestablishes his chosen people.
It is of great importance that we develop the character of Christ Jesus so that we will be like him in all of our ways. This can only be done in relationship with him not in religious practices. This is where he reconstructs our character while preserving our personalities for his glory.
Often we are perplexed in how the Lord moves and in his timing concerning the wickedness of this world and those who are apart of it. We have this assurance that his mercy endures, and his salvation is yet sure for those who trust in him. Remember that his ways are not our ways as far as the heavens are above, so is his ways far, far above ours and his plans for us will not be overthrown as long as we are obedient and faithful to his word and guidance concerning our personal lives.
The blessings of God are provided to those who reverence, respect, love and obey his will concerning themselves and their house. The blessings of the Lord are manifested differently with each of us and often go unnoticed. Seek him with all your heart all the days of your life and he will show you his salvation.
Even in difficult time we have so much to be thankful and grateful for concerning our God. We have the hope of our salvation and redemption from the evils of this world and the corruption of our bodies. We will no longer be what we appear to be in this life, but we will be transformed and be like our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Holiness and righteousness. Never to be corrupted with the sin nature of the first Adam and Eve.
Through Christ Jesus we who are born again are now apart of the family of God. We are a royal people and priesthood ordained by Christ. We are a new creation although in appearance in the flesh we remain the same. Understand our citizenship is not of this physical world that will soon pass away. We have become citizens of a kingdom that will never, ever end. Only the King of a Kingdom can grant citizenship to his kingdom. This has come about through his personal sacrifice on the cross and his redemption of our soul. It is time for us to come into greater knowledge of who we are and Whose we are in order for his kingdom to come on Earth and his perfect and divine will be done in our lives and in the lives, we are destined to touch.
There will be times in our lives when we will be convinced because of the situations we are in and the confusion that it brings our prayers no longer have any effect. We when look at the world and how things are unfolding be convenience we have been forsaken. However, we have not for he has said in his word he would not leave us nor forsake us. Understand that many things in this life and in our lives must come to pass and that if you are experiencing much trouble and have been living a life acceptable to God. You are in warfare and the testing of your faith and have been ordained to go through the fire of purification to prepare you and mature you for your calling and destiny in Christ Jesus.
Often when we speak with the direction of the Holy Spirit, we are exposing sinfulness and injustices in our areas of influence. These must be identified for correction and realignment to take place in the lives of those we love and have great concern. Remember that we are in an ancient war between Light and Darkness and between the Kingdom of God and of Satin. Our words are life unto those who receive Christ and his salvation and instruction.
Daily we must seek the forgiveness of the Lord God as with each day we become stained with the sins of the world and the transgressions of our self-will. We are not what we shall be and struggle with sin natures as we grow in graces to overcome our own weaknesses.
Many are the enemies of the righteous, but the Lord delivers us from them all. His deliverance come in many forms depending on his will for us individually. Yes, we go through trials and tribulations for his purpose and for our maturity but we can always rest knowing it will work out for the good of those who are called according to his objectives.
If my people who are call by my name ( those who have been redeemed by his body and blood through salvation) would humble themselves. “Come out of the sin of pride and self-will” then through much prayer seek my face “Seek out the things of the Lord God not of the world or things of our own lustful desires” and while in these efforts of seeking the Lord God “turn from their wicked ways” stop committing the sins we know are abominations before the lord according to the scriptures not opinions of men. Then will I hear from heaven, once we are cleansed from our personal sins and are actively walking upright before the lord our God he will give attention to our prayers and not reject them. And will forgive their sin, the collective sins of our communities which we also are now partakers of its consequences. and will heal their land for the sake of the saints and those who are innocent in the sight of God.
Praise is common for the Saints of God to give him acknowledgment for being the God of all creation and for his marvelous works. He is supreme and has graciously taken interest in and care of all of his creations. We who have been created in his image and have been redeemed by the Blood and Body of Christ Jesus have much to give thanks for. Our thanksgiving is not of pure emotion nor of obligation but flows out of a knowledge and relationship with our God.
It is so important in this day of trials and test that we rely on the strength of God in Jesus Christ. It is in our weakness that his strength is made perfect in us. This is because when our strength and ability ends his takes over which is perfect and made perfect in us and through us. It is not our own effort so that no one can be arrogant of their own abilities.
Often because of sin we do not understand the actions of others as they go about the business of their day. It is often presented to us a personal behavior in which we are the object of. Understand that much is going on in the lives of the people we are in contact with, and much influence is being used by our enemies to guide them in their behaviors which align in sinfulness. We were shaped in sin and so sin is common and normal for all men without Christ. Light opposes darkness and darkness opposes Light and we have been called out of darkness into the marvelous light of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.
We are coming into a time of repayment unto those who have committed atrocities to mankind in every nation. There is not one nation who is innocent concerning sin. However, some nations and cities are accounted for more wickedness and will be judged accordingly. We should take note of the cities of old who were judged, condemned and destroyed never to be built again according to the records of their rebellion and ungodliness. The Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah are two examples which reflect the conditions of many places on the earth.
With all the evil that surrounds us if is often difficult to not to fret concerning what we see and the results that come about concerning those who do evil. Understand to everything under heaven their is a time and season. We do not dictate the season or the time the season last concerning individuals, governments, or administrations of the workers of evils. We do however need to remember that the just live by faith and that these situation are those that will test our faith in God. We must continue to do good regardless of what everyone else is doing so that in the season apponinted for us we will reap the rewards of our faith.
We live in a world where justice is denied to the people especially the poorest of the poor. We who are in the body of Christ should always seek justice for all people especially for those who can not speak or speak up for themselves. Those who are oppressed by the world and world systems. Those who are exploited and have no one to come to their aid. These are the passions and the compassions that are given to the body of Christ to do the works of him who sent us. Let the wisdom and the knowledge of the Lord guide you in your battles for justice.
It is imperative that we draw closer to the Lord our God and to make him our place of abode. We can not remain in the peace, joy, fulfilment, or constant fellowship of our God without our continued connections with the Holy Spirit and with standing and living his word. We need our relationship and walk with him to be unshakeable so that our direction and his will for our lives are made personally assured.
Understand that we whom the God of all creation corrects in his love and we who adhere to his corrections and chastisements will benefit and reap the reward of eternal life. Those he loves he chastises so we will not be condemned with the wicked of this world. So rejoice in his love regardless of what comes your way always.
There are times in our lives we experience devastation and ridicule that we must endure in order for faith and resolve to be made complete. This is not a sign of abandonment or of God’s ability to delver us from our enemies. Often this is a season of refinement in which we must go through and through fire. There are many things in our lives that must be purged and remove so that the fruit of the Holy Spirit may spring forth to the Glory and honor of God.
Let your heart be glad and seek new mana from heaven daily so that that lord of all creation can establish you in the faith and equip you with what is needed each day of your journey back to him.
Let your trust in God and your relationship with Christ continue to grow as you seek his face and righteousness. Many things come our way to test our faith and trust but remember that these things are to become part of our testimony to the goodness of our God. We are to use these victories as memorials to his faithfulness to us personally. So, when the next situation comes we have built experience in his mercy and graces towards us.
Many around the world are being persecuted for the causes and the name of Christ Jesus and have given their lives and have become witnesses and martyrs of the faith. We do not know why some are sacrificed but we do know that all of us are bought with a price and that is with the precious blood of Jesus. Now our lives are not our own but his to do whatever seems good in his plan for us. This also is martyrdom to die to self in order to live for Christ. Whatever the path that is ordained for you understand and be encouraged that a crown of life is prepared for those who endure to the end of their physical life.
As situations and disorder increases it will be difficult to understand why many of these things must come to pass. Remember that the sins of a nation has consequences as do the consequences of individuals. Many have turned to the things of the world and world systems for their needs and their identity. We are in a commercialized society where satisfactions is not found for must as they continue to strive for more and more, these people are not at rest or being thankful for the things that they have or thankful to God for the blessings that he has provided in their lives. We are entering a time where riches will not save or keep one secure only right living and relationship with the God of all creation.
Deliverance from our enemies may come in many forms, sometimes its removal from the environment, often it is the removal of the situation, and sometimes it’s the removal of people who are the cause of the trouble. There are also times we are removed from the sting of the situation while we remain in the storm for a season. Regardless of how our Lord decides we are to be assured that he will bring deliverance in the way that will work the best for our salvation and maturity.
We must strive always to be found faithful in the things of God. It is our faithfulness and consistency that will help us to overcome the things of the world and give us the strength to cling to the Lord. Exercise you faith in self-control and consistency these will help to in becoming mature in the faith and reliable to the Lord and to those he has placed in your life.
We are raised up to help other in their time of need and to aid those who can not help themselves. Many of us have been placed in key positions to defend those who are being oppressed, mistreated, and attacked without cause. We are to become the voice of those who cannot speak fluently in the way that many require to be heard. We are not to sit by while evil is conducted around us without doing our part to eliminate it when it is in our control and power to do so. If we choose to remain in silence and lack of action it will be counted to us as sin.
Our God is rich in Mercy towards us let us reach out a receive his mercy while it is freely given and while we can reap it’s many benefits. Harden not your hearts and turn to him so that you can benefit from his salvation.
Let our lives be a living testimony to the God we Serve. Our lifestyle and our conduct is one of our greatest witnesses to those around us. A witness that is not of perfection but of grace and mercy as we are being matured in our faith and shaped during our journey.
Blessed are those who have deep respect, love, and honor for the Lord. These attributes are produced from forming a solid relationship with our Christ and Savior. As we learn of him and seek his face, we become closer to him and begin our own personal relationship that is unique to who we are and who we are to him. As we learn of him and follow his commandments, we begin to understand his love for us and desire to do his will on earth. This desire helps us to walk upright and produce the fruits of the Holy Ghost.
There will be times in our life when the evils of this world and world system will be overwhelming and, in many situations, seem to have no restraint. These are the times we need to affirm our faith and understanding in the timing of God. Remember we were also in sin and disobedience and his Grace, Mercy, Patience, and Love was extended to us. He gave us time and space to consider our evil ways and to stop and turn from our sinful ways. Let the fruits of the Holy Ghost have its perfect work in your life and continue to do good. Let your light shine before people so that your works and lifestyle will Glorify the Father and bring honor and recognition to the Son our Lord Jesus Crist.
Praise is common to those who are upright in heart. As we draw closer to the Lord, we start to notice all his goodness, mercy, love, kindness and faithfulness towards us. We begin to appreciate who he is in our lives personally and that meditation and remembrance springs forth with honor and glory to who he is and will forever be in our life. This is one of the many reasons we his people give him praise.
Let us remember our God in all that he is to us personally and all that he has revealed to us in the Word of God for he is sovereign and perfect in all his ways. As the heavens are far above the earth so is he ways far above our ways. Many things are not understandable to us concerning what he allows to take place based on our gift of choice both good and evil. Rest assured that his laws shall not be destroyed even when It seems this world and world system has gotten the victory for a season. Rest and be still and know that God the creator of all things is and will forever be GOD.
It is good for us to remember the works of the hands of our God and to understand that all that is and will be created from nothing is the Lord our God. He is our King of Glory now and forever for we have chosen the God of all creation to be our God.
We all have times in our lives in which our faith in God will be tested to the length of our ability. These are the times we need to go back to our foundation of faith which is hidden in the scriptures. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Eat of the spiritual food of the Saints which is the word of God to strengthen your faith and meditate on his promises. Man shall not live on earthly food alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Remember that Gods timing is not ours and let persistence have its perfect work in your life.
In times of perplexity and distress remember the works of the Lord God in our own life. It is written they overcame by the word of their testimony and by the Blood of the Lamb. We build our personal faith and trust from the wealth of our own experiences and of those who testify of God goodness in their lives. If we continue to strive for the maturity of the faith, we will always have cause to give praise and to shout for Joy even when our emotions are in opposition.
Great is our God and Awesome is he. We will never comprehend the fullness of his Greatness for he is God. Let us reverence and give honor to his name and bring offerings of praise and thanksgiving for all that he is and for all that he has done in the lives of all his creations.
We have entered the beginning of birth pains and the stating of those things that must come to pass as told in scripture. Evil will continue to increase on the earth as told to us before the rapture and then those things that must come to pass during the tribulation. It is easy to get cauth up in the prosperity of evil doers. However, we must continue to strive for the perfection of our faith and relationship with Christ Jesus remembering we are not citizens of this present world and only here for a short season. We are to love our Lord God, Others and learn to do his will in submission and obedience. We are to inter into greater depths of our relationship with Christ and prepare ourselves in holiness, righteousness, and consecration unto the Lord we serve.
Let us not forget the lord our God and all of his benefits and mercies he continues to show to us by our love and obedience to his laws and in the building of our personal relationships in Christ Jesus.
Often, we tend to forget the goodness of our God and his provisions. We often take these benefits for granted. Let us not become complacent in our thanksgivings unto God and remember his blessings concerning us. It is easy to focus on the things going on around us and miss the good that is yet being done in our lives. Let’s continue to stay in a mindset of thanksgiving for all that he has ordained in our lives.
We were designed to worship and to praise as part of our creation. Many are looking for God in all of the wrong places and in all of the wrong things. It its written those who will worship the Lord our God must worship in sprit and in truth. Whatever in your life that has your adoration and worship has become your God. Let God the God of all creation be your God.
Without a battel there can be no victory. Let us be reminded that some battles are ours to fight in order to gain the victory. One of the most ongoing battles is the fight of our Faith. This comes in many forms and from many directions including those who are closest to us. Let us put on the full armor of God in order to be successful in our battles and remember that are warfare is not of the flesh but of the spirit.
When God speaks all wise men will do is listen and reverence his words. The receive and contemplate them in their hears so that they my gain understanding. Many perish for the lack of knowledge, and many perish for their rejections of his statues. Those who honor and worship the Lord our God show their reference with a holy lifestyle, fruit of the Holy Spirit and following his statues.
In the times of distress and complexity let the favor of our God be manifest in our lives so that we may continue to trust and depend on his provision. Let his salvation be multiplied to those who will receive the messages of his goodness, mercy, love, and desire to bring them into the family of God.
There will be time in our life where it will appear that we do not have support or an advocate concerning a situation we are in or a condition that has been brought upon us. I these times it is easy for us to get into our fleshly mindset and make decision to handle the matter as we have in the past without the guidance, patience, mercy, or wisdom that the situation needs. In these time it is often best we stand still and wait till we receive instructions and allow God to work things out in his timing to keep ourselves positioned for his Action ,vindication and justification.
The mercies of God are renewed daily! We often take for granted the graces and mercies he bestows to us in many of the small things in life. We are subject to the issues of Life as all Others but we have promises that through all of Life’s situations we will be victorious if we continue in the path of His Holiness and Righteousness.
We are in a time of great boasting of Evil. Many are convinced that they are secure and safe in their sins and transgressions. This is in part due to the graces and mercies of God giving man the opportunity to acknowledge their evil ways and turn from their wrongdoings and to God. The other part is due to their success in committing these acts for years with no visible accountability. However, those who chose to make the Lord our God their stronghold will in his season continue to prosper.
As stated there would be wars and rumors of wars. All around the world violence is increasing as foretold in the scriptures. We are in the beginning of sorrows that must come before the time appointed for deliverance. Wise are those who can recognize the signs of the times and wise are those who prepare themselves for the things to come. We are not kept in confusion but in the hope of our salvation and deliverance. To everything there is a season and a purpose under heaven.
In difficult time reflect on the greatness of our God and his sovereignty. Although we may not understand our situation or the reasons we must stand in the places we are planted we know that now weapon formed against us will succeed.
As our redemption draws closer our persecution and mockery for standing for Christ and standing for what is in his word will increase. With the increase of demonic presence on the earth many wicked things will become more manifested even in the smallest of places. Our shield and protection for this life and especially for the life to come is drawing even closer to his presence and strengthening our relationship with Jesus. Remember these things will help us to become even more committed to his way of life and to our God.
We are in a time of great distress and the sins of a nation have come to its fullness. Justice cries out for its time of administration. In generations past and kingdoms past this has also been the case when the wickedness of men & women usher in the judgement of God collectively as a nation. Rest assured that those who trust and walk upright before him will receive his mercy and protection but we are called to be in the mist of those who rebel against God as a witness and misters of his unending mercy.
One of the great teachings of Christ is the Beatitudes. In this teaching he provided to his followers his expressed expectations concerning his standard in righteousness and character development. He expressed through his identification of character attributes his expected personality of his bride. This can’t be accomplished of yourself or by your own power. This will take us entering relationship with our Lord and Savior. We must stay connected to Christ to sustain and preserve our spiritual gift of salvation. We can do nothing outside of him. The Beatitudes is our mirror of reflection to help us determine if we are actively and successfully in the faith. We must produce the fruits of the Spirit and become the body of Christ on the Earth as instructed and expected.
We are mandated by the lord to learn of him and his plan for mankind. It is imperative that every believer take a personal responsibility to seek the lord while he may be found and discover the beauty of who he is and his character. The beginning of our journey is to discover who he is and who we are to him in the abundance of his love for us. So many things awaits the one who chooses to draw close to him and learn of him. This is our reasonable service and obligation to know on a personal level the God and Christ we profess to love.
Blessed are those who receive through faith the gospel and blessed are those through the receiving of the gospel believe unto salvation. Christ Jesus did not come to condemn the world but to save it. Deliverance is a gift of God unto those who are willing to receive the gift and enter a relationship with Jesus. Belief and Faith in Jesus Christ is the qualifier to be given this eternal gift of Life.
In the building of our faith, we who have been in Christ for awhile gain testimonies of how the Lord has delivered us from many situations. How he as spared us from many disasters seen and unseen. We develop a thankfulness and peace in knowing that He is able to keep us in his perfect will. Yes, the trials and hardships that we may encounter along our journey are many. However, we can rest in knowing that he will deliver us from them all in his timing while using these events to build our character and develop us in holiness. Just remember victory over your enemies come in many ways according to the will of God. It is our part to fight the good fight of faith and to act and react according to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
We are in the times of troubles and distresses that cannot be avoided due to the sinfulness of our present world and the sins of mankind. We will not be able to avoid the tensions and divisions that have started and will continue to arise due to many oppositions. We must focus our attention on the Lord of Life and be guided by the Spirit of Truth while standing on the word of God. This is a time of accountability and determination for each of us concerning who we will stand for and what side we will stand on. There is no middle ground and whatever side you choses will become your battle field.
We are not to take pleasure in the judgements of the Lord even though these corrections are just and warranted. There is no joy in the rewards of justice for the wicked. We must always consider our selves in these situations being thankful of the grace and mercy we have received. We are to pray for deliverance unto salvation for those who’s time of judgement has arrived. It is always the will of God even those who appear to be the farthest away from the Lord to be given as much opportunity as possible to repent and ask in all sincerity for his rescue.
The upcoming years will proclaim that mercy and patience was given to nations which turned away from God. We as a nation have also turned away from God and the results of this decision are being manifested in our lives as a country. There is a collective and individual consequence for all of our decisions as it is written. He sets before us Blessings and Curses and its is his desire that we choose the blessings and not the curses. The moral and Godly path and not the path of Godlessness and destruction. We are at a pentacle and in a war between Good and Evil in our Political, Social, Religious, Educational, and Communities concerning our freedoms and responsibilities to our families and our neighbors. Are you fighting for Good and Godliness to succeed? And if not, are you willing to reap the repercussions of not participating in defending your Faith and Freedoms?
Many of our leaders do not have the characteristics which are plainly described in the word of God for Spiritual governance. We have through political, financial, and demonic influence allowed those who are openly disqualified by the scriptures to have positions over the flock of God with little to no opposition. Those of us who know the scriptures and requirements of Godly living and conduct must live the lifestyle that reflects our obedience and commitment to Christ Jesus. Our disregard to these mandates has openly influenced many to errors in the faith believing that these exceptions for some are acceptable and approved of God. Please remember our God is not a respecter of persons. Consecration is the standard of the household of faith not only for Apostles, Pastors, Evangelists, Prophets, and Teachers.
Faith is produced by the hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Faith is an active agent which produces a tangible substance in our lives. Godly faith will cause us to live and walk in the precepts of the word of God. This type of faith provides us evidence that Jesus Christ is our Lord, Savior, Confidant, Counselor, and Friend. Without faith, it is impossible to please our Lord God. Faith gives us the ability to reach out to him knowing he is there beyond our human senses. Faith gives us the ability to access the spiritual things of God knowing that they are more real than the things of the physical world. The physical world is an image of many of the spiritual things. Our Bible is a spiritual book that produces spiritual food for our spirit man and so much more it is the beginning of our journey back to God. “Give It a Read”
We are in times in which many will have much to say about the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Chris. We will have those who will be in falsehood and those who will continue to scrutinize with great hatred of any who choose to put their trust in Christ. For many this is totally against human logic and those things that they can’t prove with science and other physical confirmations. Remember that many in the past were just a fervent in their beliefs as those today and the word of God remains intact as it was in the beginning and for ever shall be.
When we recognize that someone in our life has true concern and wellbeing for us we are more open to the wisdom and directions that they provide us. Sometimes some of the things they suggest may be unconventional to us or different from our normal way of doing things. But if love, respect, and trust is solid in the relationship we can come out of our normal ways and take chances that will lead us to good results. Our relationship with Christ is similar as we build a relationship of Love, Respect, and Trust he will ask things of us that will take us out of our comfort and often go against our standard practices. Always remember many of our blessings are not in our understanding. They are in our obedience to following instructions to those who love and care for us in truth.
We should always strive to acknowledge the greatness of our God and how by his expressed will the worlds and all that are in them are the work of his hands. For there is nothing that has been created that has not been created by him. He is the maintainer of all creation and shall always be worthy of our Reverence, Respect, Worship, and Praise because He IS GOD.
Warnings have come from the Lord to people and nations which have chosen to forget God. And nations that worship God have also neglected to follow him with their whole heart. For those who yet seek the Lord and worship him in Sprit and Truth recognize the signs of the times. These recognize and know we are at the beginning of the birth pains and the devastations to come which are foretold to us in the word of God. These things must come because of great sinfulness and even some of the righteous will be taken during this time of retribution. Pray for those who are not prepared for death or destruction while making sure you remain in right standing and relationship with Christ.
The works of our Lord in the lives of men are amazing. In theses modern days of technology, we have focused our attention on modern medicine for the cure of what ever ails us. These technologies have their place for it was the Lord who gave men the abilities. However, no doctor or other professional can ever make a person whole, Spirit, Soul, Mind, and Body. Regrettably, many have replaced faith with the accomplishments of men or challenge that faith is even necessary to live a life pleasing to God. Never forget that we have been given the authority to do the things Christ has done to the Glory of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. However, only those who have faith and are in relationship will walk and work in the gifts of the Holy Spirit like Jesus our perfect example.
Those who are in relationship with the Lord Christ Jesus have a personal relationship with him. This relationship brings us into fellowship and communication with our Emmanuel. This testimony was of Christ who completed his mission on earth gaining by his sacrifice our redemptions. We have been freed from eternal separation from the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Even today we have religious zealots who contradict the simple truth of the Gospel and of Christ Jesus. They have been in place throughout history, but we must remember we have our own personal experience and testimony of his Love, Grace, Mercy, Sacrifice, instruction, and presence proving he is alive and still active in the lives of men and women. We through our lifestyle and faith carry with us his presence and proof he is with us and for us. He did not come to condemn the world but to save it, this is our message of salvation to anyone who will believe and receive this precious gift while they have time.
Many of us have started projects inspired of the Lord for the building up of the Kingdom of God. Many of us have also for various reasons left off in the completion of the work we begun. Now is the time we are being called back to the thing which we were given. The vision, hope and promise that was pleasing to God who called us. We cannot allow the signs of the times to discourage us in our efforts. we must rededicate our selves and resolve all doubts that overtook us in the past. Understanding whatever he has given us to do he will supply in a time of need if we just continue to trust in his provision and promises.
There are times in our lives a few of those who depart from us go out into the world to discover by their own lifestyle they are in need of the same Lord and Savior who redeemed us. They are saved and enter the family of God. In these situations, and conversions witnessed to be true we are to receive them as we would any other member of the family in love. We are to retore them in the body and attend to them and help them in their maturity in the Lord. This is the will of God concerning those who are converted and have proven their commitment to Christ.
After the birth of a child the woman was given instruction on the process of her atonement which would be performed as a renewal of her relationship with God and for the sin offering. The sin offering was made for sins committed in ignorance, or unintentional sins. The ordinance provided the woman now mother rebuilding of her place in God.
Great is the forgiveness of the Lord and such a gift should not be misunderstood. Jesus has the power to forgive the sins of man and made that way for us to be restored in himself. Forgiveness gives us the opportunity to start new without any observance of our wicked past. We are given a new beginning and opportunity to get our lives in order with his help and learn of him. Forgiveness wipes clean our record is erased. This great gift of God is to be received and given to those who have committed crimes against us. As we forgive and free others we also are forgiven, freed and able to walk into the future he has planned or us unhindered by our past transgressions.
It is good to always acknowledge the Lord God in the good as well as the bad times. We do not know the situations or conditions of others especially those of our neighbor. Even when we are privy to much information, we are not given the timing or the judgement of others. Thankfully we are given to know that all things will work according to the Law of God concerning all of us. We are to choose his ways for they are the path to life that leads to Christ who is the Way and the Truth and the Life. We are In a time of great deceptions and with close communication and fellowship with the Lord and his spirit we can be guided.
The Letter of St. John clearly challenges our understanding of what faith is and how it operates in the believer. Faith is manifested in the life of a believer producing the fruits of maturity and actions. These actions provide tangible evidence of Christian friendship and relationship with God and man.
There are times of distress and trouble in which many of the enemies of God and the opposers of Good are effective and victorious in their efforts. This may be the case in many of our situations and that those who are to receive justice, equity, and portions rightfully earned go without their due reward. Sometimes its is hard to understand why many of these things are allowed but we also must remember we all were given the gift of choice to do Good or to do Evil and each have a result. The laws of God are unmovable and will accomplish that which they were established to do in his timing. Once Mercy and Grace have been given opportunity to give us time to repent and restore to those we have harmed his law of mockery will be given its space to work to allow those to reap what they have sown some in this life, but all in the life to come!
In time of trial and temptations we all must make decision to who and to whom we will serve. The pressures of our world and those of people can often be overwhelming. These things can be fearful as we go in opposition to popular beliefs and political postures which we already know are contradictory to the word of God and his standards. Please be aware that this is not something new to the body in Christ. You can find many groups through out history who have had to fight this battle and with many casualties. Nevertheless, they took the stand and fought the good fight of faith to the end and was able to defend the faith with complete integrity. We are not guaranteed victory without going to battle and commitment needed to be successful. Fight your good fight of faith and remember we are not asked what is impossible but what is possible through Christ Jesus.
We are in times which our light must shine brightly in the places and corners in which we live and conduct our daily business and leisure activities. We are known by the fruit in which we produce and if that fruit is of Christ or of the world and world system. It is not a time in which we should be busy in comparison of the works of others but busy in the business of our Lord and Savior. One of our greatest testimonies to those we meet is the fruit of our relationship in Christ Jesus. When we are in relationship, we can produce the fruits of the Holy Spirit. These fruits make evident who we are and in whom we have our trust in. Whatever we do let us do it in simplicity of mind and in heart to the benefit of others and to the Glory of God in Christ.
Time and chance happens to all people. There are situations and circumstances that occur in our lives we have no control over. The rain falls on the Good and the Evil as well as the shining of the sun. Regardless of the weather in our lives we are constantly required to make decisions concerning how we will conduct ourselves and the path that we will take. Our actions will align to our heart and mind which will reveal our true decision. It is easy to make speeches of faithfulness and commitment in good weather. However, it is in the overcast, fog, rain, hail, snow, wind, and storms our declarations are made visible. Let your YES be confirmed as a yes and let your NO be established as a no! Anything other than a firm decision followed by action which aligns leads to instability, self-deception, and sinfulness.
We have been given freedom in Christ Jesus and are not in bondage to the Law. The liberty we have received in Christ Jesus allows us to have life and life more abundantly. Our freedom in Christ is not for the continuation in sinful and evil things but for the adoration of the Lord. Our liberty provides us many ways of displaying his grace, love, mercy, and acceptance of the nations. Those who are in the law continue to bring others under the restrictions of the law. Those who are in grace continue to bring others into the liberty of the law. These are opposing views and practices which have continued even in these last days. Each one of us at times must decide to walk and live in one of these conditions. Those who choose the bondage of the law will not experience the same level of relationship with Christ. In contract those who choose the liberty of the law will not experience the stagnation of relationship with Christ. Examine your condition and determine if this item of freedom is the issue. If you discover that it is pray and ask the Lord to help you break free of the social, mental, emotional, and spiritual chains that have tied you up.
We are in times of great distress and uncertainty concerning our everyday Health, Safety, and Security. Many around us are not assured in many of their fundamental needs. When we are not assured in our position, situations and the condition of others can have substantial effects on our lives. These are common and becoming more prevalent with those who are not secure in a relationship with Christ. The Lord has not promised to remove us from the turbulence of this life, but he has promised to keep us in peace despite whatever is going on around us and with us. There is Stability, Peace, Love, Joy, Hope, Friendship and Fellowship that comes with a solid relationship.
Oftentimes we are provided with evidence of the word and will of God which is undeniable. At this point in time, we must make a conscious decision to accept the truth that has been provided to us and supported by the scriptures and witnesses. Often, we do not accept these things due to prior teachings and our religious doctrines we have held so firmly. As you move into a deeper relationship with Christ expect many of your current thoughts and ways to be revealed. Be open to the Lord’s guidance as you walk into greater understanding and higher revelations of his word and will concerning you. Always be willing to choose the things of God rather than the things of man, the customs of man, this world and world systems. Let God’s word be true and every man a liar in your life.
Even in devastating times the Lord will not abandon us, but we must also understand that the God of Mercy, Grace, Peace, Love, Comfort and Salvation is also the God of Justice. The evils of sin must be judged, and the blood of the innocent will be settled by his decrees. We are in evil times of the earth and so much has been done by mankind to destroy the things that he provided to us and for us. We were given a great stewardship to nurture and care for all living creatures including our fellow people. Consequences of our stewardship are being manifested and we have no one but ourselves to criticize. A mature person learns from their errors and corrects their ways and relationships so that restoration may be provided. Let us all be mature in the faith.
Those of us who were brought up in various religious practices and cultures often make those rituals and social identities our only source of worship and acknowledgement of our Lord. These practices without a personal relationship will become stagnate and our beliefs of who God is will also become narrow in focus. Your service to the Lord and community will become mechanical and your works will begin to die although they are performed. You must abide in the Lord and develop your relationship to thrive in the things of God. It is impossible to walk and know the will of the Lord concerning you, without your own relationship.
Situations and circumstances come up all men. However, some of our troubles are because of things we have done and have continued to do despite many warnings. We do not live in a place of solitude we are a collective grouping of people starting with the family, Community, Town City, State and Country. As sin increases at each of these levels there are results and judgements that are executed on those who participate in these sins which impact the entire group. Many scriptures support this at each level. We are all affected by the good and the evil of our societies. As a country who once established itself on the belief and faith of God and Christ we have almost completely turned a way from the blessings to the curses for they both are real.
Let’s us not forget we have no righteousness of our own which is acceptable un to God the Father. Because of our sinful nature even our righteousness is filthy in his eyesight. In Jesus we are made acceptable and righteous by his righteousness and goodness. Those who are in Christ are partakers of his right standing with God the Father. In Him we are made partakers of his holiness and returned to our place and relationship with God. In this knowledge we can never be prideful in believing that anything or any works on our part has or will earn us this salvation. In Christ we can become like Jesus and develop his character of holiness and goodness. Remember in Him we live, In Him we move, and in Him we have our being.
We are in and will continue to be in times of division concerning many of our personal, political, and spiritual convictions. However, we are as scripture has established to obey those individuals who have authority over us. We are to comply to their request if their directives are not in direct opposition to the word of God or to what the Lord has individually directed us to do. We obey our leadership as an act of respect and obedience to God and his supreme authority. The directives of good leaders are for the commonwealth of all people. As in all things we are not to follow leaders blindly without thinking we are to examine ourselves first to see if we are aligned and then investigate the mandate made and get approval from our Lord if we should proceed as requested. In all things we need to practice this process of checks and balances with the Lord. We are to be people who practice wisdom in all we do and always with humility allowing Jesus the final ruling on the path we should take.
We all come into times of personal testing in which we must decide who will be God in our lives. The God of all creation or the god of this world and world system. In times of trial and temptation we often discover who we are aligned with by our actions and are uncovered by our motives. Trials expose our maturity in the Lord or our pettiness in the faith. Do not despise the testing of your faith for in this fire of persecution and mockery we are made to make public the hope of our salvation. Be not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation. Delight yourselves in the Lord always.
Often, we are confronted most by those who we believe would be supportive of our chosen paths of service to our communities and those the Lord has assigned us to serve. After all many of them were also selected for public service in some form. However, there are many among us that believe that only a few methods of service is acceptable and honorable. Those who choose to serve in other capacities are often met with ridicule based on favoritism and legalistic rules. The Lord equips those who have a heart for service and a heart for people. He (the advocate) that is in you is greater than He (the opposer) that is in the world. If you are willing to be obedient to the things, he has placed in your heart to perform in his service your labor will not be regarded as worthless to the Lord.
The grace and mercy of the Lord is always extended to us and especially those who will acknowledge their shortcomings. Those who are willing to turn away from their wrongdoings and embrace the love he has for them personally. We all have come to a crossroads in our lives where we have had to take inventory of our lives to include the things that need to be discarded that no longer have place in our natural life. So, if you have fallen and hit the ground hard due to the struggles of your own personal sinful addictions. God does not discard the baby with the bath water! He just dumps the dirty water and adds new cleansing water to clean and restore the baby he loves. So don’t run from the Lord! run to him so he can hold you in his ever-loving arms.
Many of us have been trained to plan out our day, weeks, and Months well in efforts to maximize our productivity and to accomplish our task with great efficiency. However, we seldom consult the Lord in our Efforts to determine if our wishes and plans align with His will for us for that given schedule. Most of us do not ask his guidance or permission concerning where we will go, what we will do, or when we will perform our assignments. We do not seek or include him in our lives and for some when we do seek the Lord our motives and desires for what we ask for are for selfish and evil purposes. In order to please the Lord, you must be willing to give him control over your daily lifestyle and be willing to recognize and examine your motives and behaviors. Finally, also willing to allow him to help you in your struggles to become the person he desires you to be in Him.
There is and has been great debates of how the rapture will unfold with one group believing that the rapture will happen before any of the sorrows begin to occur. The other group believing that many of the sorrows will begin, and the rapture will happen before the greatest of the sorrows begin. The scriptures are clear concerning this issue and provides an example of how it will unfold as the birth pains of a woman which has a beginning of pains which increase gradually over a period of time. Then gets greater with increasing frequency of pains. Finally with the most turbulent and greatest of pains at the time of the child’s delivery. We are now in the year 2021 in the year of the beginning of the birth pains! The question of the hour is simple. which type of servant will you be identified as if he returned today, “your day of judgement” and you had to give an account of your talents and stewardship concerning the things he has given you to do in your life for Him!
Many people do not understand the simplicity of the gospel of our Lord and Savior. Which can be provided in such ease. Which is his great love for us Displayed, Proved and Completed. His love was shown by his life and ministry. The love of Jesus was proved by his sinless example and death on the cross for our crimes against God the Father. Finally, his everlasting love completed with his resurrection and victory over death and the grave. The love of Jesus is continually reaching out for acceptance to those who will receive this precious gift which came at a great cost to him personally. This is the gift of life and restoration that can only be received while we walk the earth in our mortal bodies. The offer of acceptance expires at the time of your death for all eternity. We are here temporarily to make choices and decision that will determine our eternal state.
We who are in the household of faith have an obligation to the Lord to bring into existence a character and manner of behavior which shows his character and behavior in everything we do. This can only happen if we remain in him and in his will for us. We are called out of the world for this purpose to produce fruits of morality and justice to the benefit of all in our communities. We are to make his standards our standards and apply the wisdom and knowledge he has provided us according to the living word of God. If we become like the world in nature and behavior, we shall also experience the judgement and consequences of our rebellion not living a holy lifestyle. Those who judge themselves by the word of God and repent and are washed and renewed by it constantly exercise Godly wisdom and understanding. This type of self-examination and realignment back into good standing with God the Father and with Christ will save them from many sorrows. Understand the unfaithful will be judged and punished as the world is dealt with because they do what the world does.
Some of us have witnessed great things in which the Lord has done in our lives. Things in which many would have seen which would have quickly converted them to the faith in God. However, some of us are more focused on leaders more than the one who Leads them! This should not be so in the household of faith. We must develop our own knowledge and relationship with the Lord so in the time of our wilderness and separations of those things we have found comfort and support in will not cause us to sin when they are removed. Remember the world and world systems and those of it are a snare to those who choose to live a life pleasing to God. Do not be seduced to going back to the things you know he has and is working with you to release you from for your good. First, he brings us out of (Egypt) the world and then he works to take (Egypt) our customs and worldly nature out of us.
There is a time in the believer’s condition of oppression in which deliverance will come. To everything there is a time and a season. So, it is with God’s rescue to those he chooses to protect and to preserve for his purposes. The Lord God has many ways of accomplishing this objective for his faithful ones who love him. In each of these ways he shows his grace, mercy and salvation is tailored to his will and the purposes he has ordained for each of us. So don’t be startled that some are taken home, and others remain. Some are freed quicker than others and some vindicated before others. Regardless of the situation or circumstances in your life and how they begin to present themselves remember he is our Sovereign God and his timing in our lives is perfect. The work he has begun in us He will complete according to His plan.
Often, we overlook many of the methods the Lord chastises our citizens due to the overwhelming cries of our sinful actions for justice. We often equate the consequences to acts of nature and quickly minimize many of the ways the Lord attempts to get our attention. The word of God speaks of pestilence in the land and Earthquakes in places not known to have experienced them in decades, droughts, floods, fires, storms, etc. Even the weather of the seasons of Spring, Winter, Summer, and fall are out of their normal order. The signs in nature and the signs spoken of in the Bible are evident and testify to his judgements and the birth pains preceding the impending time of his coming for his brides. Judgement, Correction, Removal, and Restoration begins in the household of God and then is extended outside of the house to nations.
The letters to the churches are to the saints of the Lord. This is an individual message which reaches each one of us in the condition and state of our relationship with Christ Jesus. As we walk with him, we can read the scriptures and with honesty find ourselves in one of the situations of one of the seven churches. Regardless of which of these seven churches is representative of your status, the Lord gives a loving acknowledgement, corrective or encouraging word to us so that we can adjust to remain in his perfect will concerning us. We have come this far by faith leaning on the Lord and trusting in his holy word! Let’s not loose our salvation due to being unwilling to submit to his corrections and directives which he give to us personally for our ultimate good.
We are in the time of great ridicule and deliberate error in the preaching and application of the word of God. Many have used the bible and positions of authority to seduce others into believing things that those who are mature in the faith will quickly reject. These are those who have studied to show themselves approved able to correctly understand and apply the word of truth. These are those who can with great confidence stand and defend their faith in Christ using the word of God as intended as a two-edged sword of righteousness. “Understand beloved ones of Christ” he came to bring a sword not peace to shine the light on ungodliness and conviction of sins unto salvation. This was to bring distinction between the holy and unholy so that his gift of salvation would be understood not as a condemnation. We are coming to a time were we each will need to be ready with great conviction and knowledge be able to stand and defend our faith and “The Faith in Christ Jesus”
Let’s be honest concerning all our faults and let truth and mercy have its fullness in our lives. Most of us have challenges in exercising ourselves in good judgment. Wisdom when it comes to speaking the correct things, for the building up of others and not for the destruction of others. Many of us were assassins of speech able to kill with a few strokes of the tongue. We are now called to apply this mastered skill to the building up of the kingdom of God by the building up of others. Death and life are in the tongue, and we are now called to speak life, peace, hope, love, kindness into the lives of others setting the groundwork for their salvation. People who are often the most difficult to deal with are usually the most devastated in some area of their life and need your understanding and compassion more than it appears. Remember a kind word turns away wrath and what’s so ever we bind on earth is bound in Heaven(s) and whatsoever we lose on earth is loosed in Heaven(s).
We are in a world which now celebrates and encourages all the behaviors hated by our God. These actions have consequences that will produce a harvest of destruction in the lives of those who continue in these ways of living which no escape will be provided. We are in the last days and wisdom and respect for the laws of God are needed and shown in the practicing of them. Its time to deliver yourselves from the evils that come up to you daily. Temptations are abundant in every shape, and you must be aware of the devices of your enemies when they are exposed to you. You must be ready to make the proper decision that will keep you in the will of God and preserve your life now and in the future.
Allow the word of God to be written on the tables of your heart. It is important for your wellbeing to know the laws of God. First to know them for your assurance of salvation. Next, to be able to understand the word of truth in proper context. Then, for your instruction in holiness and righteousness. Afterwards, for identification of faults, sins, and the washing and renewing of your mind and soul. Also, for the ministry of the lost and of the saints. and finally, for the carrying of our personal cross and the preparation of our departure. This order changes based on the events in your life. Our lives are in the laws of the Lord, as you begin to love his laws and put them into practice. Your love for Jesus is proven to yourself and the Lord. It is written those who love him obey him.
Often, we should look at our motives and practices to decide if they align to the word of God concerning us. Often, we allow the standards of the world to become intertwined into our beliefs and practices making them no longer fit for proper use in the exercising of Holiness. Harmony with the world is hatred with God. Please remember the Laws of God are the standards that all of creation exist and operate in according to his perfect will. The laws of the world and the world system operate on its platform which are not consistent to the laws of God. The standards established by the Lord have Spiritual as well as Physical, Mental and Emotional benefits to prosper you and establish you in the beloved in this life and the life to come. The guidelines set up by the god of this world and world systems also have Spiritual as well as Physical, Mental and Emotional gains which at best will prosper you for a period and for some a lifetime without verifying you are in Christ the beloved in this life and the life to come.
There maybe times in your life the Lord will call you to a good work of service. The provision may be in some small way to bring relief or comfort to others in the household of faith. We are always to do good especially to those in the family of God when possible. Many of the most appreciated things most people remember are received in small acts of kindness and love. These acts may seem small to you but ministered at the appropriate time are multiplied in great appreciation to those who receive your gift. Regrettably in the family of the Lord we often encounter individuals who are used by our enemies to cause us cease from our service to the saints without any real cause. Always remember your service in these small deeds are not to a church group or leader its to the building up and maintaining the welfare of the body of Christ. Continue to do good in all things which the Lord places on your heart to do towards all people so that you will be known as a good and faithful servant by the Lord and the saints.
It is the will of God the Father, Christ Jesus, and the Holy Spirit that no person would be lost and suffer from the second death. Not many people who we consider great in this world were called out of the world into Christ Jesus for the purpose of the Gospel. In Its Place, those of simple lifestyles and from common households and those of economic poverty were selected to become ambassadors of Christ. The heart of Jesus is especially tender towards those who the world considers castaway people of little to no worth. They who are of the world do not know how precious and valuable you really are in the beloved. So precious he gave his life for you. You are called to walk with him so that in your littleness he can become great in your life, and you will become a perfect reflection of his body in all things.
The Character and conduct of a Christian should continue to develop and become more like the character and conduct of Christ Jesus. We are to treat everyone who is in the faith as we would loving family members caring for them and their needs as the situation dictates. As we grow in Christ and in maturity, we will become more and more like minded concerning the things of the faith because of our individual revelations and walk with the lord. Like mindedness is not total agreement on everything but full agreement in intention and outcome with the Lord in the lead place in all things concerning us. Remember we only see in part, and he sees the whole matter clearly.
Think it not strange that when you are given a work to complete in your life that is directly in alignment to the will of God concerning you that opposition occurs. Your enemies often have a greater understanding of your potential and the affect you will have than you are often aware of. They are not aware of your full mission but are aware your partnership with the Lord will cause destruction and waste to the kingdom of darkness. To hinder and derail your progress and path is to prevent you from achieving what ever the Lord has planed in your life. Your enemies come to Kill, Steal and Destroy and you are called to Heal, Provide and Rebuild.
It is foretold to those in the household of Israel the destruction and desolation that would come to the land of those who departed from the Judah. Also, God the Father was to provide a sign and a solution for the evil times and situations to come. One of the names of our Lord Jesus is Immanuel which mean God with us. There is a consequence for those who depart from their place in God. This place is not a church membership, position, title, or denomination. This is the place the individual departed that is reserved for them in the heart of God through Christ Jesus. Your place in God through Christ is discovered and developed in your personal relationship with Jesus. You are the Church he declared he would build and died for, not a physical building or organization. Return to your first love and build your relationship and discover he has been waiting for you all this time you were gone to restore you back to your place in God.
All things prophesied concerning what was required to happen in the scriptures have been fulfilled concerning the coming of our Lord and Savior. We are at the final stages and season of his coming. The saints were given the season of his coming not the day or hour. Many trustworthy Christian have prophesied and sounded the alarm for us to be ready and prepared. They were not in error as many have clamed them to be. The will of the Father and the Prayers of the Saints has provided by the Father grace, mercy, and a little more time to prepare. Many of the saints were not ready having little to no oil in their lamps for the coming of the Bride Groom. This is a time of personal preparation, rededication, and new commitment to Christ alone. Horrors which have never been known will come to those not prepared for Death. Great terrors will be unleashed on the Earth during the second portion of the tribulation a factual hell on Earth. The time and season of Noah has come.
We are in the world which gives and shows preference to people based on its values. The values of the world are not the values of Christ Jesus. He is not a respecter of people, one who shows preference based on outward things. We serve a God who knows the heart of every man and woman he created. If you are committed to become like him (Jesus Christ), you must embrace his values and standards of conduct. In Christ Jesus there is no preference based on Gender, no favoritism based on Race, no bias based on economical wealth. No preference based on nationality. No bias based on the sinful condition of a person because all have fallen in sin and need grace and mercy. His love in us moves us past these world standards to see the person not the condition. If you believe and embrace this fact let your faith in this truth, be displayed in your life from this day forward and watch your life and walk with Christ change with velocity.
We who are in the household of faith are all a part of a Royal priesthood. It is Christ who calls us into salvation by his name. It is Christ Jesus who appoints us to our place and service in the body of Christ. It is the Holy Spirit who confirms and equips us to function in the role we have been assigned in the body of Christ not man. As you seek out your purpose in Christ you will also be looking for what role he has placed you in the body. No placement in the body is more honorable than another. Various placements are valued more than others by some religious people, but a body not fit together correctly by the Lord is dysfunctional and will not be able to complete its mission or mandate. Find out what role you have been assigned and learn to function in that calling/assignment. This will be a place of joy and contentment as you are refined and matured. Do not let people and their agendas move you out of the place the Holy Spirit anointed you for. If you allow this wrongful assignment, you will not fulfill your destiny. You will not be fully comfortable carrying a mantel you were not designed and equipped to carry. Each Mantel/Calling/Ministry of service has its own weight and responsibility.
We all have obligations in this life to complete those things we were destined to do in the physical and in the spiritual. It is our decision if we will rise and take on the challenges of becoming with the Lord’s help the man or woman we were designed to be. It is our decision to accomplish those things that will elevate the Kingdom of God and bring us and our Lord and King much joy. We are to prepare ourselves daily for his arrival and we are to be ready to give an account of our stewardship, for wise Christians are primed and prosperous in the things assigned to them by the lord to accomplish in this life.
You are called into relationship with Christ Jesus not into religious doctrines and laws. God the Father gave us 10 commandments to follow, and Jesus the Son gave us 1 commandment that covered and explained how to accomplish the other 9 of the Fathers 10 commandments. You will be successful in fulfilling all of these by entering in relationship with Christ Jesus and walking in the Holy Ghost. You may be able to produce these fruits by the law, but they will be without the Holy Spirits full influence and the fruit will not be overly sweet. Abundant life is not manifested under the law but exhibited through faith and liberty in Jesus Christ.
The essence of your entire walk and relationship with the Lord is established in becoming a doer of the word of God. Our very life and quality of life is in his word. You unlock the essence of his presence, love, hope, joy, and purpose for you in the doing of the word of God. Your transformation from the old man into the new man is manifested and established as you learn and operate in the new man. The new creation (man) lives and walks in the word of God. It is in the word of God the new man is made complete. A doer of the word takes up their cross, becomes a follower and a bride of Christ. This is the beginning of your spiritual journey back to God, with Christ and through Christ. Only Individuals who actively walk according to the word of God and rely totally on his help and strength can keep themselves uncorrupted from the world.
The children of Abraham and those who will receive eternal life are the circumcised of the Heart. Circumcision is the removal of the covering of a male’s intimate sexual organ. This was a sign of his covenant with God the Father to walk in relationship, Love and Obedience according to the laws of Moses. Everyday of his natural life he would be reminded by this physical removal of his natural covering over the most intimate and sensitive portion of his sexual organ and tool for reproduction. This would be an affirmation of his contract in marital relationship, parenting, and the order of allegiance concerning his heart and all things that would come under his stewardship. This sign became one of recognition of who was in covenant with God by sight according to the law. In the new convenient outward appearance of covenant is no longer a significant or accurate indicator of covenant with God. He requires the removal (Circumcision) of the things of the flesh and of this world and world system in the heart of men and women as our inward sign which manifest outwardly, we are in covenant with Him. Remember God judges the Heart of everyone and knows its true intent an allegiance.
The lord our God has established his laws to provide based on the actions a resulting consequence weather good or evil is to be administered to everyone. God’s laws provide based on the actions a resulting consequence weather good or evil will be administered to communities, and nations. The law of mockery is always in effect. “Thank you, Jesus”, for your interventions of grace and mercy to offset the impact and timing of the things we are set to receive based on our behaviors and conducts. The history of each nation is not forgotten, and judgement will be pronounced, and the results of the judgement are established for execution and justice. The good and the evil that is performed around us influence our quality of life. So, it is also with the quality of life of other nations for we are a global community. Look at how the Lord our God has delt with his chosen people and you will see his character does not change and his judgements and requirement are just and justified. His timing for executing is perfect for accomplishing his will for mankind and his will for you personally. Judgement starts with his own and then continues with those outside of the temple.
Conspiracy is not a new strategic plan. thought out the ages groups of people have gathered to defeat other groups. Plot occurs and are enacted at all levels of life. Some of you are victims of conspiracy whether directly or from collateral damage of the plot that was carried out and your proximity or role in the group that was targeted. Some of you have been conspired against unknowingly by a few gathered in one accord to accomplish an action. In these times once anyone says there is a conspiracy being enacted we quickly attempt to silence the voices that identify something is not quite correct or the methods and stories do not align to create an authentic conclusion. This is going on even now in our communities, and governments worldwide. The sinfulness, treacheries and deceits of mankind are yet active. If an alarm is sounded it is probably to your advantage not to be so dismissive in your reactions. Perform your own research and go to God in prayer and enquire of him what is going on! You will be surprised to find out for yourself. What he reveals to you and that several of these conspiracies are valid. Remember warning always comes before destruction. Your intervention in prayer and petition can and will have an impact on the outcome of a thing especially if your motives align to the will and purposes of God.
Treachery, revenge, and deception is common among men. We often seek to repay others for the things that have been done to us which have caused us much pain and devastation in our lives. Although this may bring us some level of comfort it is short lived. We often do not count the cost of the collateral damage and resulting evil which come to us because of our behavior. There is always a consequence for evil doing. That is why we need to forgive and allow the God of our salvation to deal with those who spitefully use and mistreat us. Consider yourself and plant no evil seeds that will sprout up to a harvest of devastation in your life. Revenge is the Lords, and he will repay in his perfect timing especially with those who refuse to stop and turn from their evil ways.
It is important that we understand that we are one body in Christ Jesus with various gifts and talents that are to be used to build one another up in the faith to full maturity and to be used by the Lord for the building of his Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. That is to give those we are drawn to the opportunity to know about our First Love and the relationship that we have with him personally. We must do all things in love and with the right intentions while living a life that is acceptable to the lord for walking in holiness and sanctification and to please him in obedience to his words and lifestyle for abundant life. This is not a Sunday religion this is a altered and renovated lifestyle for Living. In order to reach the greatness, he has established for you to walk in to fulfill those things he has placed in you. You must grow up and mature in the faith and in the word of God in order to accomplish the destiny he has for you. This will require as much diligence as it has for you in other areas of your life. This is about your journey and relationship with Jesus and those in the body who are going to be your family for eternity.
Jesus Christ not only became a curse for us so that we could be released from the Curse of the law by and only through him. He also became the new covenant for us through is Sacrifice, Body and Blood which is also by and only through him. He signed the new covenant with his blood on the cross. He is the way, He is the truth, He is the Life, and no one comes to the Father nor can receive the blessing of the new covenant except through faith in Christ Jesus. We who are of faith are under his everlasting covenant that will never be revoked by God the Father. Walk in faith and not by your feelings or physical abilities. Children of faith walk by faith; Children of the flesh walk by their feelings, physical abilities, and the Law.
Often when the Lord appoints people over us, which do not appear to be all that we expect or hope for them to be in our initial opinion. This happens to all people and some more often than others. We tend to inspect some more than others to find out the one we inspected has the qualifications in the areas need most for the work they are called to perform. We live in a world of appearances and protocols and those who master these items are considered to be more qualified based on outward refinement. God calls leaders not based on outward refinement but based on his qualifications, calling for that person, his purpose, and their heart. The heart of a human is deceitfully evil by nature, and he is the only one who knows the real heart of hearts of a man or woman. If God calls you to a place of authority and leadership, he will begin the work of preparing you to be successful in the operation of that position. Understand that this a process and a rebuilding of the heart as well.
Even in the time of trouble the Lord God has made provision for those who trust in him and seek to do the things that please him. Often the sins of our communities have reached great heights and the cries of the innocent, mistreated, the orphan child and the widows can no longer be delayed by their prayers and request for justice and relief. We often forget the God of Grace, Mercy, Forgiveness, Patience, and Restitution is also the God of Justice, Equality, and rewarder of those who do evil as well as good. There is a time for every purpose under heaven even the time of action according to our behaviors to reap whatsoever we have sown. Blessings and curses are real and are activated by our choices. Do not believe the delay of actions by the Lord is approval of our choices or removal from approaching consequences. Do not believe that your situation or condition is always because of your own sinfulness. Search your own heart and seek the Lord for the answers in your time of need, but always know God is Sovereign and will make a way for the upright in heart.
The work that our Lord came to accomplish for mankind has been completed. The work of salvation and reconciliation for all of mankind. He as provided us a way back to God the Father and communion with the Holy Trinity by his sacrifice. We still have free will and the ability to receive this Great Gift and restoration or to reject our only opportunity to have an abundant eternal life in God. We are one in Christ Jesus without separation in Nationality, Race, Gender, or earth Language. We through his payment of our sins and acceptance of his love and salvation have been made by him citizens of his Kingdom. What a wonderful work he has done and is now doing in our lives to complete in each of us the work he began when he walked the Earth and now actively completing because he is with our Heavenly Father God.
Restoration of that which has been destroyed in your life due to sinful and evil things can be repaired by the Lord our God. It is not the desire of our God that any should perish or be destroyed by the things in this life. Only that we learn and understand who the God of our salvation is and his desire concerning us. Our decisions have consequences that will manifest in some way in our lives. Let us make good decision and ask the lord to restore us according to his will concerning our lives. He is more than able and willing to do so if we come to him with a heart ready to turn away from the old things and begin new. Our God the renovation Expert.
The Lord our God is ever so faithful to us and to our development always remember Father Truly knows best. He knows what’s best for us and whatever things that occur in our lives he is more than able to take them and make them benefit us in the end. Each one of us has a slightly different journey and various things he desires us to accomplish in this life. Seek out you own personal salvations and relationship and in doing so all will be well with your Soul.
The process of salvation is provided to us in this scripture. Confession of sins unto God in true regret and desire for forgiveness. The physical baptism of water performed by a priest anointed by God for this purpose to prepare the heart of a person for restoration back unto God. The baptism of water unto repentance and acceptance of that repentance unto salvation. The baptism of the Holy Spirit unto salvation and fellowship with God. The presence of the Holy Spirit of God is for personal guidance and development needed for fostering holiness and discipleship according to the will of God concerning you.
Love and charity in love should begin in the households of faith. We should perfect our love and giving and supporting of one another with fellow believers of Christ. This is not based on groupings of Christians based on church group identifiers. This is based on being in the body of Christ Jesus. We are joined together by one Christ Jesus and one Holy Spirit. We have become by Jesus Christ the descendants of Abraham as children of the promise and children of faith. It is written they will know you are my followers by the love you have for one another.
Many of you were not exposed to individuals who have had a personal relationship with the Lord. Many of us may have had exposure to religious activities and doctrines but have not for ourselves received the word of God in its simplicity. The law of the Lord in plainness is the book of Love, Governance, and Personal practice of how we should learn to Love God, and others as we learn to love ourselves. The laws of God ensure all are viewed and treated with respect and consideration as he desires all to live a life that is beneficial for all his creations. Our liberty and freedoms should not have a negative impact upon those around us and should not cause us or others sorrow in the future. “To know the law is to know the law giver”. rules are easier to follow and appreciate once you understand the intent of the law. The intent of the law is to establish and maintain an environment which abundant lifestyles can flourish. An abundant life can only be gained through Christ the law in flesh and blood.
It is important that you see God early in your life, the sooner the better. For in choosing God early in your life, you will reap the benefits. Of a life more abundant than the one you currently have. The sooner that you seek God, the sooner he can be in your life and guide you to your ultimate Destination to be with him always. With him you will enter to the fulfillment of why he has placed you here on Earth. “In this life” You are going to have many challenges and sometimes, disappointments. But even in your disappointments and challenges if you seek God. He will make even the difficult and disappointing things that happen in your life A part of your success. And more importantly a part of your ever-growing relationship and trust in him.
Even in the time of judgement the lord will carry out his justice and righteousness concerning the house hold of faith. We must remember the Standard of God is Holiness and he is no respecter of person’s concerning his standards. Warning always comes before destruction this is one of the acts of mercy and grace in our lives. The lord gives us time to repent of our evils and get ourselves back on the right path. Its up to us to make the correct decision and understand that some warnings are only given once before the consequence is introduced.
It is imperative that we learn how to follow the commandments of our God. In following his instruction is the pathway of walking in wisdom and understanding. We become like the people we associate with and will in time take on their practices. If we are to become Like Christ, we must also become obedient as he was obedient even unto death. Its hard sometime to understand why we are given instruction which may seem at the times harmless or unnecessary. Be mindful we see only a small portion of the fullness of any matter or situation. God sees and knows in completeness and the end results of all things. Your associations are important especially as you continue your journey into wisdom, knowledge, and holiness. To have associations with others is different than having communion with others. Associations are necessary in conducting life’s business and transactions and navigating the communities in which you live and function. Communion is a deep fellowship and entwinning of your lives with others as you would family members forming significant and important relationships. Know the difference and adjust so that your relationship is solid with God and your future is not derailed by communing with those who have no regard for the God and Christ you serve.
Although you may have difficulties and many trials remember that a Righteous person falls down many times but rises again. This is because we rely on the power of our Lord and Savior to restore us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness so that we may be able to continue in the path that he has set before us. Victory is ours if we keep our hearts and minds on him. He is our victory in all things. We all have personal battels to fight and things we must experience in this life. These experiences the God of our salvation will use for his Glory and our development into mature saints well equipped for service.
The wickedness of man will only be reserved for a season before Judgement is pronounced and executed on the unrighteous. Judgement will be executed first in the household of faith. Once completed. The Lord God will then judge those without concerning their sinfulness. Many of us have taken on the attributes of the world to our own hurt. This is a time for all who hear to repent an for us also to fear the Lord as he gives us examples of what becomes of those who turn away from his statues.
Walking in the spirit requires not only understanding the word of God but also leaning how to apply the scriptures according to your current situation. This is the application of wisdom and knowledge with guidance from the Holy Spirit. As you begin this process you will make many mistakes but be encouraged, we have been given much mercy and grace for this type of development. Continue to learn from your mistakes as you begin walking according to the spiritual things of God and not according to how the world and world systems operate. Remember you were once a full citizen of this world and world system and have mastery of how to navigate and conduct yourself in it. Now you must learn and master a new way of thinking and living.
As we mature in Christ, we must become more conscious of those around us and understand we have become a spectacle of observation. We are having this understanding should become more aware of our behaviours and how by some our liberty is viewed. So often we need to reframe from exercising some of our liberty in order to draw a distinction between what is right and acceptable for the learning of others. We do this not as a hypocrite but so that those looking on can with ease understand the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behaviors and conduct. We do this for the Glory of God to be revealed in and through us. Exercising wisdom in all that we say and do.
When we take up our cross, we become willing to follow in the pattern of Christ and do and perform his will as he performed the will of God. This requires us to lose our life as we know it to live the life, he has planned for us. Be aware each person’s cross is tailored made for them as was the Cross of Christ. Only he could live a totally sinless life, fulfill all prophecies spoken of him during his lifetime. Only he was considered by God an acceptable replacement and sacrifice for mankind. Now he is asking us with his help to live a life free from sinfulness and continue in his ministry for mankind covered in his righteousness.
It is critical for every believer to study to show themselves first that they are approved of God through the reading of the scriptures. It is our spiritual food and nourishment. It is our guide to discovery of the Holy and acceptable things of God. It is your personal responsibility to learn about the God that you have chosen to serve, as part of your journey and building of your relationship with him. You can not afford to believe anyone concerning your salvation but the Lord and the Holy scriptures. These things establish your foundation. How can you say “AMEN” AKA “it is so” if you have never determined for yourself if what has been spoken or taught is true and aligns to the scriptures and the will of God concerning you? We are in the time of great technology and deceptions all your physical senses can be deceived. You need the word of God and the Holy Spirit more than ever to detect the deceptions of this present world. You need the Holy Spirit and word of God even more to stay on the path of Holiness.
We are ordained in your lives to overcome evil with good. Often the way of the Lord seems to us to be weak and contradictory to the standards of the world. Be not deceived the fruit of the Holy Ghost equips us for the battle. It allows us to engage our enemies and those who despitefully use and abuse to see the glorious light of the Lord in us as he gets the victory in our lives and in our situations. Remember everything has a season and purpose in our lives and those around us and yes we with persistence will be given the victory.
The beatitudes are one of the messages that all followers must measure their walk and standards of holiness with. As it was told to me if you are doing these things, you are keeping yourself in the faith and have found favor with God and Man. These standards are also reflections of your maturity in the faith. A few of these will be more challenging than others but with the Lords help and your continued willingness to please him you will see how your character will begin to change and become more like the character of Christ. This is the Goal and the perfect will of God that we in character become like Jesus. By the way its also the will of Christ.
There is a time and a season for every purpose under heaven. Whatsoever is going on in your life or the life of others in your life you can be sure that everything has a time period and completion. Know that for those who are in Christ even the evil things of your life will be used to help your development into holiness and used to move you closer to him. Know that where your treasures are so is your affections. this life is a proving ground and a place of decision for your eternal abode "choose Life" for it is the will of God.
Vengeance is the lords and his mercy and grace have a long but defined time limit concerning us individually. He gives grace and mercy to whom he gives grace and mercy. He knows the heart of every one of us and with him no falsehood can be established or stand before him. All is open and revealed in the presence of our Lord, Savior, King, Christ, and God. We were bought with a price from out of the bondage of our sins by his blood, body, and Death on the cross. He became our replacement for the punishment we deserved to receive. Do not think that his love for you and his jealousy is not that of a Groom because it is. “Yes” we are a work in progress but nevertheless we are his and that’s so much to be thankful and to cherish. Understand all things work together for the good of those who are redeemed and called into the salvation of his marvelous light.
Their comes at time in our lives where our individual and collective deeds re judged and the Lord of Judgement righteous Judgement is executed for the evils which require attention must be addressed. Make sure you will not be among these one who refuse to follow in the ways of the Lord God because there is execution of judgement. Don’t take the mercy and grace given for granted of believe that is has not time limit.
Its is written that judgement will begin at the house of the Lord. The place and people that he has called out of the world to be his followers and his people. We serve a Holy and Just God and he will not punish those outside of the house of faith before he deals with those within the house of faith. We have to become what he has ordained us to be a consecrated and set apart group of people in which he can continually cleanse and use for his Glory and show in us and other his marvelous salvation.
Once we have been separated from the lord for a period and come to understand our own faults and shortcomings. We have taken ownership of our own actions to include the consequences of those behaviors we can be sure if we are sincere. That God will restore us back our place in him so that we can start new to walk in his perfect will concerning us which is holiness.
The restoration of the house of worship and prayer begins with the restoration of the temple but at the end of the day the reinstatement of the people back to their place in God.
Often, we take our salvation for granted and we begin to take in consideration things that compromise our relationship with the Lord. Our strength is in our relationship and our salvation is in our obedience to his word. Do not believe that your lifestyle does not matter, and your relationship is so secure that you allow sinful things to enter in and separate you from the protections of God which came from your sanctified lifestyle. It is a fearful and dreadful thing for the God of all creation to depart out of your life and leave you as you were before your awakening and conversion.
There will come times of suffering in this life. Often, we can remember in our own past of occasions of misery that we have experienced. Did we have this experience because of what we caused in our life or was this an experience we had no control by our own actions. Often during the event we will not know why we are or must be in the situation that we are in, or how long the event will continue. Be careful in what you speak because we often do not know all the details of even our own agony.
Their comes times in the lives of our communities and in the lives of our country when grace and mercy can no longer hold back the justice of the Lord. We often forget that the Lord God is Sovereign and makes his decisions according to his perfect will and master plan. There is a time and a period and purpose for everything under heaven concerning us and that our actions do produce negative and positive results. The Lord judges’ people, communities, and countries his judgements are accurate, appropriate, and final. He accumulates all the evidence seen and unseen and when conclusion is declared who can undo these proceedings. The Great Judge has spoken and his word is Law.
Many people of authority and persons of wealth have gained their status and resources using ruthless methods. We are in a world that legal speak, sly contract changes, and deceptive business practices have become standard operating procedures. We have also made our plots and plans to increase our wealth with directives for employees to pressure and deceive customers to keep their jobs. We intentionally mislead and deceive with no regard to the impact our deceptive practices have on the individuals we betray. These habits will have consequences for those who uses these methods for gain. Do not deceive yourself believing you are safe just because you have not been publicly held accountable.
Many of us in times past have gone away from the Lord and went back to our old ways of life. Some of us have attempted to be in the world and its systems while also being in the Church of God. “This is not to be” we must decide concerning our relationship with the Lord God or the other gods we have allowed to substitute his presence and relationship. Think back on your own relationships and your desire and expectations concerning the mutual commitment to the significant one in your life. Would you be pleased to discover they were not committed to you as much as you were to them? Even worse they acted as if they were committed to you and outwardly were in the relationship but, their heart was with another.
We present a gift to those we love we spend time in our relationship to get to know them and the things that they love and are special to them. When selecting a gift, we are meticulous in selecting the right gift and packaging to present our gift of love to them. We do this because of our relationship of love and respect for the individual. One of the worst things for us to do is give a gift that is rejected by the one we say we love. If we are in relationship and we are in good fellowship we should know what is good and acceptable to those we cherish. Giving a gift we know is not acceptable is a great disrespect and insult to the receiver. It Is better that we do not offer anything than to give a gift of hatred shown by our actions. If your heart and actions do not line up go back to your foundation and get the forgiveness and cleansing you need to start over. Do this so at the end of this needful process you can, when ready, present yourself before our King and Lord with an acceptable offering.
Our unity is part of the strength of the Body of Believers. We gain teachings, learnings, experiences to include correction and safety in the household of faith. We are able in love grow in the graces given us which allows us to mature in the knowledge and experiences we personally encounter with our Lord and Savior. We are given various ministries and administrations for the building up of one another and for the communities in which we live. Your unique talents, personality, and spiritual gifts are for you to use according to the will of Christ. As we learn to partner with one another we also learn even more so how to partner with our First Love.
God gives to his people the blessings of the priesthood. The priesthood is available to all who receive the gospel of salvation. Once grafted in we become a part of the priesthood with the appointed power and authority to act in all things necessary for salvation and stewardship of God’s children. We become ministers of reconciliation and mortality. This is a holy contract between you and God. Its intentional and perpetual valuation comes at a personal cost that everyone will have to answer for in this life and the life to come. Do not be one of those who takes this contract of salvation and priesthood lightly.
Samuel as a child learned the things of the Lord God in stewardship and guidance of the Faith by Eli. His duties were given to him according to his level of development. He was called at the appointed time to begin his training and exercise in the office which was selected and given to him by the Lord. The proof of his office came from his consecration as a priest in the house of the Lord and by the calling forth, appointment, and anointment of his office as a prophet. proof of his office also came as God gave confirmation of his administration in the office which he was appointed. We are in a time which many, even some of the called are not walking according to the mandates of the lord. Titles and offices alone will not save you from the Judgement of God. but correct living in obedience to his statues will save your precious soul. Do not let the things of this world even titles and positions become more important to you than your relationship and allegiance to the things the lord has requested of you personally.
Once we start to gain real knowledge of how God designed this world. We realize this is a perpetual cycle for the souls of man to give each one of us the opportunity to experience our lives and make decisions of good and of evil. We are able to exercise Wisdom, and foolishness and how this life is about making choices and development. We then can come to understand that we are here temporarily to learn some great lessons that will determine our eternity. We have been given the ability to choose Who and What we will do with our lives and Who we will serve in this life. There is no middle ground in our decisions. Even non-action is still a selection with outcomes.
The word of God is cleansing. As we in the physical require maintenance and renewal so we are in the mental, emotional, and spiritual things of our lives. The Word of God can do marvelous things for us through us and with us as we mature in our relationship and walk with the lord. As you grow in wisdom you will begin to understand the laws of the Lord concerning you. The bible is Like no other Book you will ever read in this physical life. It is supernatural an able to liberate you in ways past understanding. It truly is your spiritual nourishment and so much more. This is the starting place and road map for your development and for your journey to the Lord. Do not over analyze the word of God just read it in its simplicity the first time the rest will come as you draw closer and are prepared by the living word to meet the living God.
Many of us have issues with authority. This often comes with the abuses of authority we have experienced or have been witnessed to in our lives. Many of us have not had the proper type of leaders or leadership which we should follow. However if the directions which we are given are reasonable and are according to our employment or relationship agreements we should strive to do our part, our goal is now to do the things that please God. When we strive to please him we obey the guidelines provided to us which keep us safe, secure and in alignment to our established contracts. We begin to realize we have an avocat in the Lord who will support us as we strive to do our part with people.
We must learn to live a lifestyle that is pleasing to God. On of our mandates is to live a lifestyle which separates from the evils and evil consequences of a sexual sins. There are many repercussions for each type of sin we commit. On of the most detrimental once to ourselves is the sins we commit to our own bodies. The first step in this part of your journey is to clense yourself from old ways and no longer endulge in these practices. This will not be an easy task in the beginning stages so much prayer, reading of the bible and even fasting may be needed to get your level of self control at a point where you can exercise the control you need to be successful. the benefits are greater than you know now. this is part of your battle of overcome this physical and spiritual giant.
Every Believer is ordained to carry the good news of salvation starting with the good news of their own belief and hope in the Lord. Many individuals in the world have various views and opinions of who Christ Jesus is. We must speak of the one of our hope and faith which is the one spoken of to come to earth. the one who came to earth, the one who left the surface of the earth to go to the center of the earth, came back to walk the earth in victory, left the earth again, will come again to call his bride, and then come once more to rule the earth in rightness. Start you journey in finding out who he is and wants to be in your life. seek him in the word of God and in relationship and this description of his acts will become clear to you. and every believers ministry of reconciliation.
We must become authentic in our new ways of living as we were in our old ones. We cannot afford to be less than honest in our conduct and our motives when it comes to our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is the corner stone of our relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit. As we are with him, so we are with them the God Head. In order to approach the lord in his kingship and priesthood we must approach him with a willing mind to inter into our process of learning how to be walking in holiness and maturity in order to please God. This journey starts with honest communication and openness with the lord. Do not be afraid of rejection because of your honesty. This is what is desires you to be open and no longer willing to hide the darkness of your past or current situation. His love for you is greater than your sins. He can handle it all after all he is GOD.
As part of your journey one of the critical items that must be reformed is your character. This will be an ongoing lifelong undertaking in partnership with the Lord Christ and the Holy Spirit. The goal of restoring your character is to take on the character of Christ Jesus. This can not be accomplished on your own. The Character of Christ is multifaceted in holiness and purity which not only addresses your behaviors but the motivations behind the actions. The spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional impacts of our behaviors and intentions. This is a work of the Lord that requires your willful daily participation and desire. This is needed to become the person; he desires you to be to walk and operate in things he as personally planned for you in your life.
For those of us who have known the ways, requirements, and laws of the Lord will be held accountable for our obedience to his statues. In times past we all have strayed away from his guidance and will for our lives which are specifically described in the word of God. We have often become content in our relationship and or have taken our privileges and good situations for granted. Negative situations have also occurred to get our attention based on our actions which if acknowledged will help us to get back on the path that is most beneficial for us to take. We often mistake the mercies, and graces of God as non-actions when they are designed to give us time to restore our relationships and changes in behaviors back from those of the world. Grace and Mercy are great gifts with set time limits for each person do not believe yours is the same as others. Let the Grace and Mercies of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost be for growth, deliverance, and enablers on your journey into the greatness they have planned for you to achieve.
Many individuals seek positions of influence. Often, they seek these positions not having the character or experience needed to be successful in implementing the policies required of the one in authority. We have seen this situation in many of our leaders which shows they were not modeling the lifestyle or character we expect from leaders of influence. This level of integrity is no longer commonplace but is needed in all areas of our society. A good Character and Integrity is not only critical it is a mandate in spiritual leadership.
Having acknowledged your desire to develop your relationship with the Lord. We come to acknowledge his greatness and love for us personally. In this new or renewed journey, we must first confess our wrongdoings and ask for his forgiveness and the forgiveness of others if possible. He is faithful to forgive us of our sorted past behaviors, foolish, and wicked decisions regardless of the act or actions. "Once forgiven" We have a clean record with him which gives us the ability to start new without our past record to hinder our progress. This is a new way of living our lives and will take much effort and changes in our character which will come with dedication, reading the bible for spiritual cleansing and instruction. We also must receive the gift of forgiveness and ask for it every time we need it. He is faithful to provide all we need when we seek him in honesty and sincerity of heart.
We need to be aware of Who the God of love is and how we show our love for him in the ways that are pleasing to him
In walking in wisdom, we are to treat those especially those in the Christian Faith as loving Family members. It is important to understand that these individuals will be those who with you have the same hope in Christ and are through faith are destined to be as you are in the family of Christ. Individuals you will be spending eternity with “in love”. It is written they will know you are mine by the love you have for one another.
Wise men and women avoid evil. To walk in wisdom will requires you to change your lifestyle. Individuals who choose to walk in wisdom must first commit themselves to God. This new path is contrary to the life you currently live is so many ways.
Understand why the gift of wisdom in needful for you as an individual and without wisdom you will be greatly hindered in applying the principles of Godly living to your lifestyle
This episode lays the groundwork of the author and creator of wisdom and why wisdom and understanding are key to our success. We cannot receive or walk-in supernatural wisdom without understanding who the creator and giver of wisdom and understanding is. Critical thinking which this channel is focused on is of little values without wisdom and understanding for proper application. The beginning of wisdom is the knowledge of God.
The first episode is to explain what the channel is about and what listener can expect as the core principles the station is built on. This first broadcast will help new listeners decide if they want to add this channel to their listening collection.