Who Opened That Door?

“Be not deceived………….”Galatians 6:7

There is a saying, “All that glitters is not gold.” In other words, everyone and everything that appears to be authentic at a glance; is not always what it or they seem to be. This is particularly true in the realm of the spirit.  Someone or something may seem to emit a certain “weightiness”; however a closer examination will reveal the truth.  Don’t be deceived by what your physical eyes may behold! 

The spirit of Deception is running more rampantly, and rapidly than in previous times.  We must therefore enhance our ability to quickly discern the authentic actions of the Lord; apart from the imposturous, deceptions of our adversary.

We must also remember that every open door was not opened by the Lord.  Every new opportunity is not always the answer to your prayer! In our attempt to advance, we must not become anxious. Trust the Word of God and wait for Him.  God will never, ever permit or present to us an open door or an opportunity - which in any fashion cannot be aligned with His recorded promises.  The Lord will never open a door whose entrance will lead us to compromise nor negate our relationship with Him….. nor will He ever present us with an opportunity where we must compromise our allegiance to Him. 

In I John 4:1 we are reminded that we must not merely accept what appears to be ordained of God. “Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 

Accompanying advancement and elevation are the introduction of an array of open doors.  Therefore, prior to entering into any open door, be certain of its validity.  Prior to entering into any open door, be certain that you maintain your “alertness” in the realm of the spirit.  Be anxious for nothing!  God’s open doors are accompanied by His peace and His assurance.  When uncertain about embarking or venturing into a new area; wait and seek the face of God. 

Always remember that far too often, the adversary desires to make YOU sabotage your own destiny by enticing you to move in the incorrect timing.

So, again… prior to entering into any open door, proceed with caution, stay alert and above all, you must know who has opened the door!

“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”  Psalm 27:14

Virtues of Victory

“…….. and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

                                                                                                            I John 5:4

What is victory?  How is it determined? 

V – Vision - To be victorious I must have a vision; a mental image of my future state. 

                       “Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18

I -   Intensify – To intensify is to exhibit increase by: enhancing, strengthening and deepening.

                  Therefore to be victorious I must not cease to eagerly and powerfully intensify every  

                   area of my life.

                 “ But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make  

                  progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit;  Jude 20

                  (AMP)

C -    Concentrate – To ponder; to muse; to deliberate.  Concentration requires an ability to

                 focus.  Victory is never accomplished by one who has loss their ability to maintain  

                 their focus.

                “And SET your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on    

                 the things that are on the earth.”   Colossians 3:2

T -    Trust – Confidence or conviction.  To gain total victory, I must solidify my trust channels

                from the inside out.

                “Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life, of salvation life.”  

                   Psalm 146:3 (MSG).  Also  Proverbs 20:7; 3:5

O -   Opposition – Except the fact that there will always be oppositions; some will edify, some

will challenge and all which emanate from the kingdom of darkness are sent to destroy.  However.. every opposition will produce victory… if permitted to run its course!

                “....In this world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the

                  world.” John 16:33

R –   Rules - No task in life is ever accomplished w/o abiding by the established guidelines.

                  To be victorious; I must know the rules….and obey them.

                   Romans 12:1-5 (ESV); Proverbs 4:7; Titus 3:1

Y -   Yoked - To be victorious I must remain free of any restrictive burden; and only become

           yoked to those things that will permit the furtherance of God’s plan and purposes for my

           life.

           “….Let us lay aside every weight..” Hebrews 12:1

We can also observe that the letter “Y” is the last letter in the word victory.  The shape of this letter reminds us of a fork in the road.  At the end of every victory – we stand at a fork in the road.  We have to make a decision.  We must decide whether to prepare for the next level and advance forward.... or to become satisfied with our present accomplishment and remain at that place.  The Lord always requires that we advance forward.   The ability to continually walk in a state of victory is achieved, when I decide to never become satisfied with my current achievements – but to always strive for an added dimension of greatness.

Paul explained it like this: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13 & 14

So again I ask, “What are some of the virtues of VICTORY”?  The answer: The ability to expand my Vision; to aggressively Intensify every area of my life; to maintain my Consecration; to continually build and fortify my Trust channels; to expect Opposition, to obey the Rules and to be Yoked to Kingdom Principles!

Virtues of Victory

“…….. and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

                                                                                                            I John 5:4

What is victory?  How is it determined? 

V – Vision - To be victorious I must have a vision; a mental image of my future state. 

                       “Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18

I -   Intensify – To intensify is to exhibit increase by: enhancing, strengthening and deepening.

                  Therefore to be victorious I must not cease to eagerly and powerfully intensify every  

                   area of my life.

                 “ But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make  

                  progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit;  Jude 20

                  (AMP)

C -    Concentrate – To ponder; to muse; to deliberate.  Concentration requires an ability to

                 focus.  Victory is never accomplished by one who has loss their ability to maintain  

                 their focus.

                “And SET your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on    

                 the things that are on the earth.”   Colossians 3:2

T -    Trust – Confidence or conviction.  To gain total victory, I must solidify my trust channels

                from the inside out.

                “Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life, of salvation life.”  

                   Psalm 146:3 (MSG).  Also  Proverbs 20:7; 3:5

O -   Opposition – Except the fact that there will always be oppositions; some will edify, some

will challenge and all which emanate from the kingdom of darkness are sent to destroy.  However.. every opposition will produce victory… if permitted to run its course!

                “....In this world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the

                  world.” John 16:33

R –   Rules - No task in life is ever accomplished w/o abiding by the established guidelines.

                  To be victorious; I must know the rules….and obey them.

                   Romans 12:1-5 (ESV); Proverbs 4:7; Titus 3:1

Y -   Yoked - To be victorious I must remain free of any restrictive burden; and only become

           yoked to those things that will permit the furtherance of God’s plan and purposes for my

           life.

           “….Let us lay aside every weight..” Hebrews 12:1

We can also observe that the letter “Y” is the last letter in the word victory.  The shape of this letter reminds us of a fork in the road.  At the end of every victory – we stand at a fork in the road.  We have to make a decision.  We must decide whether to prepare for the next level and advance forward.... or to become satisfied with our present accomplishment and remain at that place.  The Lord always requires that we advance forward.   The ability to continually walk in a state of victory is achieved, when I decide to never become satisfied with my current achievements – but to always strive for an added dimension of greatness.

Paul explained it like this: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13 & 14

So again I ask, “What are some of the virtues of VICTORY”?  The answer: The ability to expand my Vision; to aggressively Intensify every area of my life; to maintain my Consecration; to continually build and fortify my Trust channels; to expect Opposition, to obey the Rules and to be Yoked to Kingdom Principles!

Still No Peace???

“Great peace have they which Love thy law; and nothing shall offend them”

Proverbs 118:165

Recently, as I’ve communicated with many of you it is apparent that a majority of you are still not allowing the peace of God to rule your lives. You must remember that peace is NOT the absence of troubles, trials, sickness and the like.  Peace is displayed in a mindset that is totally reliant on God for wholeness - and not our circumstances or situations. 

It is only as I understand what peace isn’t; that I can appreciate the concept that peace means: nothing missing and nothing broken.  One of the statements that I often repeat is…”Don’t lose your focus.”   So again, Saints of God I say…. “Don’t lose you focus!!!”  Set your affections on things above – and not on the things of this world (Colossians 3:2).  We can enjoy some of the benefits and pleasures of this world (as long as they don’t contradict the principles of God!) – …But we are not to love them…. nor permit them to dominate our thinking, actions and our motives (I John 2:15-17).

So as a personal application; when I totally comprehend the love that God has for me – then I will obtain the ability to permit Him to be the LORD of my life.  Then it won’t be a struggle to surrender every area of my mind unto Him.  Consequently…   at this point.. the process of renewing my mind can begin.   Now, I can finally begin to absorb the concept that – it is because of God’s love for me – no good thing will He withhold from me (Ps. 84:11).  

Therefore, whatever is attempting to invade your “space” today; whatever is causing you to doubt the Word of God; whatever adverse or negative spirit has “moved in” and brought their relatives, the cat and the dog! – Whatever is drowning out the presence of God….. MUST GO!   

I therefore, authorize you today to say, “ENOUGH is ENOUGH”!  Today is eviction day! Kick out every squatter and illegal resident!  Allow the legal resident; in the person of the Holy Ghost, to once again come in and have a free reign of your house.  When He comes in and has access to every area of your house – then he will bring with Him the peace of God that can surpass all understand. 

To have Peace….stand on the Promises…..and walk in the Provision.    If we are going to be triumphant in these endtimes, then we must learn to allow our minds to rest in our all wise, all knowing, everlasting Father…..who has, who is and who will always be.. more than enough! 

Reflect often on this familiar song which has been sung by: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Jehovah Jireh, my provider; You're more than enough for me.
Jehovah Rapha, You're my healer, by Your stripes, I have been set free.

Jehovah Shamma, You are with me and You supply all of my needs;
You are more than enough, You are much more than enough,
You are more than enough for me.

..Simply because He is MORE than enough…. I will receive HIS peace….  REGARDLESS!!!!

Still No Peace???

“Great peace have they which Love thy law; and nothing shall offend them”

Proverbs 118:165

Recently, as I’ve communicated with many of you it is apparent that a majority of you are still not allowing the peace of God to rule your lives. You must remember that peace is NOT the absence of troubles, trials, sickness and the like.  Peace is displayed in a mindset that is totally reliant on God for wholeness - and not our circumstances or situations. 

It is only as I understand what peace isn’t; that I can appreciate the concept that peace means: nothing missing and nothing broken.  One of the statements that I often repeat is…”Don’t lose your focus.”   So again, Saints of God I say…. “Don’t lose you focus!!!”  Set your affections on things above – and not on the things of this world (Colossians 3:2).  We can enjoy some of the benefits and pleasures of this world (as long as they don’t contradict the principles of God!) – …But we are not to love them…. nor permit them to dominate our thinking, actions and our motives (I John 2:15-17).

So as a personal application; when I totally comprehend the love that God has for me – then I will obtain the ability to permit Him to be the LORD of my life.  Then it won’t be a struggle to surrender every area of my mind unto Him.  Consequently…   at this point.. the process of renewing my mind can begin.   Now, I can finally begin to absorb the concept that – it is because of God’s love for me – no good thing will He withhold from me (Ps. 84:11).  

Therefore, whatever is attempting to invade your “space” today; whatever is causing you to doubt the Word of God; whatever adverse or negative spirit has “moved in” and brought their relatives, the cat and the dog! – Whatever is drowning out the presence of God….. MUST GO!   

I therefore, authorize you today to say, “ENOUGH is ENOUGH”!  Today is eviction day! Kick out every squatter and illegal resident!  Allow the legal resident; in the person of the Holy Ghost, to once again come in and have a free reign of your house.  When He comes in and has access to every area of your house – then he will bring with Him the peace of God that can surpass all understand. 

To have Peace….stand on the Promises…..and walk in the Provision.    If we are going to be triumphant in these endtimes, then we must learn to allow our minds to rest in our all wise, all knowing, everlasting Father…..who has, who is and who will always be.. more than enough! 

Reflect often on this familiar song which has been sung by: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Jehovah Jireh, my provider; You're more than enough for me.
Jehovah Rapha, You're my healer, by Your stripes, I have been set free.

Jehovah Shamma, You are with me and You supply all of my needs;
You are more than enough, You are much more than enough,
You are more than enough for me.

..Simply because He is MORE than enough…. I will receive HIS peace….  REGARDLESS!!!!

Still No Peace???

“Great peace have they which Love thy law; and nothing shall offend them”

Proverbs 118:165

Recently, as I’ve communicated with many of you it is apparent that a majority of you are still not allowing the peace of God to rule your lives. You must remember that peace is NOT the absence of troubles, trials, sickness and the like.  Peace is displayed in a mindset that is totally reliant on God for wholeness - and not our circumstances or situations. 

It is only as I understand what peace isn’t; that I can appreciate the concept that peace means: nothing missing and nothing broken.  One of the statements that I often repeat is…”Don’t lose your focus.”   So again, Saints of God I say…. “Don’t lose you focus!!!”  Set your affections on things above – and not on the things of this world (Colossians 3:2).  We can enjoy some of the benefits and pleasures of this world (as long as they don’t contradict the principles of God!) – …But we are not to love them…. nor permit them to dominate our thinking, actions and our motives (I John 2:15-17).

So as a personal application; when I totally comprehend the love that God has for me – then I will obtain the ability to permit Him to be the LORD of my life.  Then it won’t be a struggle to surrender every area of my mind unto Him.  Consequently…   at this point.. the process of renewing my mind can begin.   Now, I can finally begin to absorb the concept that – it is because of God’s love for me – no good thing will He withhold from me (Ps. 84:11).  

Therefore, whatever is attempting to invade your “space” today; whatever is causing you to doubt the Word of God; whatever adverse or negative spirit has “moved in” and brought their relatives, the cat and the dog! – Whatever is drowning out the presence of God….. MUST GO!   

I therefore, authorize you today to say, “ENOUGH is ENOUGH”!  Today is eviction day! Kick out every squatter and illegal resident!  Allow the legal resident; in the person of the Holy Ghost, to once again come in and have a free reign of your house.  When He comes in and has access to every area of your house – then he will bring with Him the peace of God that can surpass all understand. 

To have Peace….stand on the Promises…..and walk in the Provision.    If we are going to be triumphant in these endtimes, then we must learn to allow our minds to rest in our all wise, all knowing, everlasting Father…..who has, who is and who will always be.. more than enough! 

Reflect often on this familiar song which has been sung by: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Jehovah Jireh, my provider; You're more than enough for me.
Jehovah Rapha, You're my healer, by Your stripes, I have been set free.

Jehovah Shamma, You are with me and You supply all of my needs;
You are more than enough, You are much more than enough,
You are more than enough for me.

..Simply because He is MORE than enough…. I will receive HIS peace….  REGARDLESS!!!!

Still No Peace???

“Great peace have they which Love thy law; and nothing shall offend them”

Proverbs 118:165

Recently, as I’ve communicated with many of you it is apparent that a majority of you are still not allowing the peace of God to rule your lives. You must remember that peace is NOT the absence of troubles, trials, sickness and the like.  Peace is displayed in a mindset that is totally reliant on God for wholeness - and not our circumstances or situations. 

It is only as I understand what peace isn’t; that I can appreciate the concept that peace means: nothing missing and nothing broken.  One of the statements that I often repeat is…”Don’t lose your focus.”   So again, Saints of God I say…. “Don’t lose you focus!!!”  Set your affections on things above – and not on the things of this world (Colossians 3:2).  We can enjoy some of the benefits and pleasures of this world (as long as they don’t contradict the principles of God!) – …But we are not to love them…. nor permit them to dominate our thinking, actions and our motives (I John 2:15-17).

So as a personal application; when I totally comprehend the love that God has for me – then I will obtain the ability to permit Him to be the LORD of my life.  Then it won’t be a struggle to surrender every area of my mind unto Him.  Consequently…   at this point.. the process of renewing my mind can begin.   Now, I can finally begin to absorb the concept that – it is because of God’s love for me – no good thing will He withhold from me (Ps. 84:11).  

Therefore, whatever is attempting to invade your “space” today; whatever is causing you to doubt the Word of God; whatever adverse or negative spirit has “moved in” and brought their relatives, the cat and the dog! – Whatever is drowning out the presence of God….. MUST GO!   

I therefore, authorize you today to say, “ENOUGH is ENOUGH”!  Today is eviction day! Kick out every squatter and illegal resident!  Allow the legal resident; in the person of the Holy Ghost, to once again come in and have a free reign of your house.  When He comes in and has access to every area of your house – then he will bring with Him the peace of God that can surpass all understand. 

To have Peace….stand on the Promises…..and walk in the Provision.    If we are going to be triumphant in these endtimes, then we must learn to allow our minds to rest in our all wise, all knowing, everlasting Father…..who has, who is and who will always be.. more than enough! 

Reflect often on this familiar song which has been sung by: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Jehovah Jireh, my provider; You're more than enough for me.
Jehovah Rapha, You're my healer, by Your stripes, I have been set free.

Jehovah Shamma, You are with me and You supply all of my needs;
You are more than enough, You are much more than enough,
You are more than enough for me.

..Simply because He is MORE than enough…. I will receive HIS peace….  REGARDLESS!!!!

Simply Trust God!

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”           II Chronicles 7:14

With the upcoming election, recent occurrences of terrorism, national outbreaks of police brutality, etc., many people here in America are overly concerned about what they are hearing and observing.  People were wondering what is going to occur next.  Will the nation’s government be headed by someone who is totally incompetent or will it even experience a major shutdown?  Will people be expected to work and not receive their wages, nor maintain the ability to purchase necessary items… or will they be forced to amend their life styles?  What will happen? 

Well.. I just need to remind you that it matters not what the outcome of this election is; nor the impact our judicial system may have on the economy; nor the display of terrorism or police injustice that may transpire; we cannot permit the spirit of fear to invade their spirits!   It matters not who our next president will be nor the negative situation which are occurring  …… Our response must be, “I’ll simply trust God”.  We must always remain cognizant of the fact that the Bible must be fulfilled.  Therefore, there are circumstances and situations that MUST transpire.  However within my spirit I must imprint the following statement…”I’ll simply trust God”!

The Bible is full of example after example depicting how the Lord moved on behalf of His people – when they trusted Him.  However when we decide to lean to our own understanding – disaster will be our fate.  God’s word is always true and will always prevail in every situation – if we remain faithful to it.  Now is not the time to “throw in the towel” and give up.  Now is the time to put to work all that you have studied and learned about the Lord.  Now is the time to prove the Lord’s faithfulness and to take him at His word.

To trust is to:

T – Turn: Turn from the negative reflections and the opinions of those who are not adhering to

      what God has decreed. (I Corinthians 15:33 & 34)

R – Rest:  Rest in the promises of God. Cast your cares on Him. (I Peter 5:7)

U – Uproot: Uproot…. Go to the source of whatever is attempting to choke out my peace; attack

       the root not the fruit!  Remember.. It’s a spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:12)

S – Stand: Stand on what the Lord has said.  Gird up the loins of your mind and stand! (I Peter

      1:13)

T – Transform: Transform my vocabulary by renewing my mind; so that I will only speak faith

       filled words.   (Proverbs 18:21)

Therefore it matters not what our judicial system decides….we can chose to operate according to a system which is superior to that system.  We can walk according to the mandates of God’s kingdom.  When we walk governed by kingdom principles; we will be the recipients of His kingdom blessings – and we will have available to us His kingdom provision… REGARDLESS.

Refuse to engulf the spirit of fear that is attempting to invade many at this time.  God’s promises are true and remember…

“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?”  Numbers 23:19

Our hope….. and our trust MUST be in Him!  SIMPLY TRUST GOD!!!!!!

Slow down…Be Kind! 

“Kindness can only be sown from a heart that is tender.”

“Elohay Chasdi”

(The God of my Kindness - Psalm 59:11)

Love is patient, love is kind…... I Corinthians 13:4

Read Psalm 59 & I Corinthians 13

It has been said that our actions speak louder than our words.  The Bible states, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32 NIV).    I must always remember that if I constantly maintain a disposition of unforgiveness; I will be prevented from possessing the ability to express kindness to others.

So Lord, I ask that you reveal to me anything within me that is yet hindering me from the ability to show compassion, gentleness and thoughtfulness to EVERYONE.  May I not be bias in my actions, but develop a renewed mindset that has become yielding to the extent that I can communicate your unconditional love to everyone that I encounter.

May the spirit of pride never mask its self in me, thus manifesting in an: unkind, arrogant, haughty, rancorous, vindictive, egotistical, overly confident, heart.  May I never forget; as a result of my own; pain, hurt or “convenient amnesia”; the countless acts of kindness that you have displayed and are yet displaying to me.   May I operate daily from that platform of forgiveness.

May my desire to show kindness become more than a mere desire; but become an automatic response especially to those who are not expressing that character quality to me. 

May I rapidly mature to the extent that I will become aware of every selfish motive that I still possess…. and actively make the necessary amendments.  May I also realize that I need not “feel” like being kind….. to produce the action of kindness.  Let kindness flow from me just as naturally as the blood flows through my veins. 

Therefore, I decree, as of today; that I have made a conscience DECISION to be kind. Holy Spirit I ask that you bring to mind strategies that will permit me to possess the ability to outwit the enemy when he attempts to provoke me to be unkind.  

Thanks  “Elohay Chasdi” for every expression of kindness that you have extended to me.  May I therefore take the time to…. Slow Down and Be Kind to others….. today and always.

Seeds Must Be Broken  

^“I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains [just one grain; it never becomes more but lives] by itself alone. But if it dies, it produces many others and yields a rich harvest.”   John 12:24 AMP

Some seeds are made to be sown; while others are made to be planted.  Nevertheless, as we examine a seed, we will discover various facts which are natural in the physical realm as well as in the spiritual realm. A seed is basically worthless until its outer shell has been broken.

First, let’s think about the future potential of the seed.   It has been determined that one seed in the physical realm contains within its self the potential to nourish an entire nation. The same can be applicable in the realm of the spirit.

Next, the seed is supplied with an outer covering that protects the imminent productivity of the internal core.  It is not until the protective shell is broken - forced open from within that the true plant can begin to grow.  We also have within us an internal core; spiritual seed; a place from which productivity must stem.  However we must be broken from the inside and healed of our past (intimidations, fears, disappointments, rejections, etc.).  As we are broken under the power of the Holy Ghost AND the submission of our will; then and only then will the effectiveness of every gifting and anointing - which is already residing and resonating within us, now be liberated….. and permitted to grow, mature and to manifest to its full potential and capacity.  However, we must remember that brokenness must occur first.

Seeds vary in their intent and composition. As I previously stated; some are made to be sown, some planted and still others discarded.  Any and every one can sow a seed – as well as receive a seed which has been sown.  We must always remain cognizant of the fact that not every seed that has been sown into our lives is required to “remain in our garden”.  We are all composed of different types of soil.  Therefore, the type of seeds which we are able to mature is dependent upon our own particularly composed blend of soil.  The composure of our soil will also determine which seeds will be received; as well as the implanting procedure (sown or planted).

Whether sown or planted; all seeds which are to remain will require the proper attention.  Nurturing is vital if they are to produce and yield a 100% return.  

Many have been instructed very well in the area of sowing.  However, it is equally important that awareness is taught on the processes required for the “maintenance” of out seeds.   Just as seedlings are delicate in the physical realm and must be given the proper care – the same pertains to the realm of the Spirit.

How to “plant” should also be addressed. Planting requires the skill of one who is more knowledgeable.  While sowing is always highlighted, planting is just as relevant.

Yes, some seeds are to be sown, others planted, still others discarded.  We are all the carriers of seeds.  Symbolic of the natural garden; not all of our fruit will mature simultaneously.  However given the proper care, the seeds which have been designated by the Lord within us – to advance to the level of maturity – will endure. 

Seek the face of the Lord.  Weed out your spiritual garden.  Then be determined that you will permit your garden to produce the fruit that will remain.    Be prepared for the weeding process which will require a brokenness.  

Remember: We must receive a “brokenness” prior to our ability to release a fullness! 

“You fool, that which you sow is not made alive, except it die:” I Corinthians 15:36

So How Spiritually Mature Are You?

Read: II Peter 1:1-11

Our journey towards Spiritual Maturity requires us to focus on those character traits which are often not viewed in their proper relevancy with regards to our spiritual growth.  So how spiritually mature are you?  Spiritual maturity has no bearing on our natural age.  Therefore one can never assume that simply because a person have obtained a level of maturity in the natural, that they are spiritually mature.  Although spiritual maturity reflects our “weightiness” in the realm of the spirit – our journey is enhanced by our actions in the physical realm. We must always remember that maturity is a process that requires us to “decrease” if we are going to “increase”. 

As we seek to increase, there are three pillars from which our spiritual maturity should take its platform. Proper growth requires: Desire, Diligence and Discipline.

I view the process of advancing in our growth towards spiritual maturity as a vine which grows.  When we observe mature vines which have been well groomed, we must remember that the gardener had to first have a desire to initiate the process.  They had to take the time, and display diligence in order to discipline and to guide the vines into the direction or pattern of intended growth.

Our actions must be as focused as those of the gardener.  Spiritual maturity doesn’t just occur without us assuming our places of responsibility.   God has given to us the proper tools (spiritual weapons, gifts of the spirit, etc) that will assure us that our growth will produce that fruit which will remain (fruit of the spirit).  Our level of spiritual maturity is measured by the ability that we have obtained that will permit the manifestation of a “spirit governed” versus a “self-controlled” lifestyle.

A desire, as well a sense of diligence must be exerted by us to restrain ourselves from ingesting irrelevant motives, concepts, and principles.  We must adhere to a mentality the will remain “militant”- as the daily onset of diabolical manifestations occur.   Above all, we must establish a standard of living that “mirrors” discipline.

Therefore, a decrease must occur in whatever is not required for my individual spiritual diet.  A decrease must come in the area of those “weights” – which are not necessarily sinful acts…. but are those things which are no longer applicable to our progression.

As we advance the more along this road to spiritual maturity, we will realize that we are not as easily distracted by the occurrences of life.  Impatience, repeated latenesses, constant rushing, a lack of control over our emotions, “road rage”, etc. are all examples of some of the fruit that has been produced from a spiritually immature person.

So let’s take a step away from ourselves, and look to evaluate where we really stand.   We, who know the Word, must SHOW that we have the ability to adhere it to our lives – and not just read it; using to it highlight the downfalls of others.  Remember – get the beam out of your eye first!  (Matthew 7:3-5).... Then we will be able to properly advance on this journey towards spiritual maturity.  Then not only will we notice our growth – but others, especially our adversary, will not have the advantage of engaging us in acts of immaturity!

So..What’s the Verdict?

Suppose you are arrested.  The accusation in question: Being a follower of Christ – a Christian.Will there be found enough evidence to convict you?  Let’s see!

When your family is questioned, what will their responses reveal?

What impact, if any, have you made on your neighbors and in your community groups?

When your fellow co-workers and your friends are interrogated – what will their reactions be?

What will be the findings recorded in your check book; from your bank statement and regular purchases made?

What about when you’re driving…. And stuck in traffic… or your faced with an irrational driver?

And let’s not forget your computer.  What will the history of sites that you’ve visited, a search engine check or the social groups that you are involved in support?

If your picture were to be shown to people who may not know you personally – but see you on a regular basis; what would be their opinion of the type of person that you appear to be?

If your picture were shown in the a few clubs or to a few servers at the restaurants that you frequent….. what would be said?

If your picture were to be shown to some of the merchants where you shop – would they say that their inventory always displays a decrease upon your departure – even though you may not make a purchase?

And let’s not forget about showing an active concern and love for: the sick or homebound, those who are incarcerated, the homeless, the widows, the orphans and the elderly.

So think about it.  Are you really making enough of an impact and leaving a “paper trail” that will, without a shadow of a doubt, be able to conviction you of being a follower of Christ?

We all have “works” that are on display for others to observe.  However, we are instructed to let our lights shine so that our GOOD works will be seen. (Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”)

Our ultimate purpose for being here is to draw others to the Lord.  In other words, the only reason why we are still here is that we still have more work to do….more souls to impact for the kingdom of God.  Matthew 5:14 in the Message Bible says it like this:

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept.”

So if you were accused of being a follower of Christ, and based upon the evidence that would be gathered - would the jury quickly submit a verdict of absolutely guilty… without a shadow of a doubt?  Would they be dead locked? Or would they submit a decision of not guilty?  Think about it…… begin today to acquire more evidence to physically support your inward conviction!

“ By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” John 13:35

Transitioned  for Transformation

If change is to be effective, relevant and complete, it must occur in our minds.  Therefore, if I haven’t altered my thoughts, opinions and ideas concerning a certain matter, then my actions will not produce a permanent change.

According to the dictionary; transitioned means a process or period which something underwent a change and passes from one state, stage, form, or activity to another.   Therefore by its very nature the word “transitioned” bears witness that I have altered some component of my being.

I have not transitioned if everything about me has remained the same.  However as previously stated this process of transitioning begins in our minds.  My actions will only reflex the activity that my control center - my mind - has ordered. 

Transformation however, expresses the end product; a completed change. 

Today, in this season, God is especially using those who are permitting their minds to be transitioned by the indwelling power of Holy Ghost…. and through that transition, He has brought them into a state of transformation that cannot – will not ever be diminished!  It is these Saints who are “Transitioned for Transformation”. 

Although the renewing of my mind is a progressive process; once the transition has produced transformation in a given area – then, that area cannot ever be controlled by the enemy again.

When I have been transitioned for transformation:

        I now have the ability to treasure and to be entrusted with the “weightier” matters.

                                                                                                                     (Luke 16:11)

When I have been transitioned for transformation:

        My total allegiance is to no one but the Lord. (Matthew 22:37)

When I have been transitioned for transformation:

         I have no excuses for not walking in obedience to the call of the Lord on my life.

                                                                                                                      (Luke 11:28)

When I have been transitioned for transformation:

         I know no defeat – I don’t have the ability to, nor the knowledge of failure.

                                                                                                               (Philippians 4:13)

When I have been transitioned for transformation:

         I have not reached perfection in every area – but I am a great threat to the kingdom of darkness!                                                                                                  (Luke 10:19)

Above all; when I have been transitioned for transformation, I am now ready to:

  Receive the Manifestation of what God has promised;

  Reveal the Revelation of what God has shown to me .. and

  To be a living Demonstration… an Activist and an Advocate for God by adhering to His written        

  Word on a daily basis. 

Spiritual Cataracts

“And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” ......” 2 Kings 6:17

Read: 2 Kings 6:8-22

There are times when we, the body of Christ are lacking the ability to see and understand the happenings of this season.  In other words, we have been “blind-sided”; not possessing the capability to clearly comprehend and relate the occurrences of today to those which are recorded in the Bible.  Although we sincerely love the Lord; attend Bible Study on a regular basis; and are faithful in the paying of our tithes and offerings; we can’t seem to SEE clearly.  Why? Possibly because we have Spiritual Cataracts.

Basically, when a person has a cataract in the natural; they have a condition in which there is a cloudiness of the lens in the eye that prevents light from passing to the retina; which can impair their vision.

Therefore, when someone has a Spiritual Cataract they have a blockage in their perception in the realm of the Spirit; which is preventing the illumination of God’s word from being comprehended to its fullest capacity.  They may “see men walking as trees” (Mark 8:24); or not even see at all (refer to the key verse).  Whatever the case they need to have those cataracts removed if they are going to be abreast of these end-time situations, which have already been fully explained in our canon. 

In some instances cataracts in the natural can remain intact because they aren’t really obstructing too much of the retina.  However, when referring to Spiritual Cataracts; whatever the density or consistency – they must be removed.  We can’t afford to permit anything in our lives which will block or hinder the Light of the Lord to prevail.

So if you are lacking the ability to accurately “see” the signs of the times; if you are still not actively progressing in the realm of the Spirit; if your decisions and directives are still leading you down paths which are non-productive; ….. then maybe you are in need of a Spiritual Cataract Surgery. 

Ask the Lord to reveal to you every area in your life where He is still not “Lord”.   In other words; those areas where the illumination of His word is not prevailing to the extent, that you are willing to bring about a total submission to His divine authority.  Ask Him for the corrective orders and directions which will permit an enlightenment of who He is to be evident and to prevail in your life.

Lastly, remember that God will perform the necessary procedures – but we must be willing to do our part by walking in obedience, persistence, and a determination to do whatever the He mandates for our lives. 

Make the preparations for your surgery today….enough time has already transpired. The enemy has already gained too much ground because we are walking around…. having our illumination in the realm of the Spirit hindered…..because ignorantly we are have Spiritual Cataracts!

Why Are You An Asymptomatic Believer?

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.  Matthew 7:20

Mark 16:17 & 18 reads: “And these signs will follow those who BELIEVE: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;  they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

Those verses clearly state the signs, or the symptoms that are to be manifested in you as one who is a believer.  The Greek word which has been translated here for the word believe is piseno; meaning to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to a person or thing).

People can’t physically “see” the extent of your faith.  However the evidence of your inward conviction is characteristic with those “symptoms” stated in Mark 16.  The key here is to advance your level of faith to the degree that you, yourself are convinced of its authority and power.  We already have faith, we already have the ability and we have already received the proper authorization to successful display every “symptom” stated in Mark 16.  Yet we permit the enemy to: fool, mislead, trick and deceive us into doubting who and whose we really are! 

In the medical arena; a disease is considered asymptomatic if a patient is a carrier for a disease or infection but experiences no symptoms. A condition might be asymptomatic if it fails to show the noticeable symptoms with which it is usually associated.  Therefore, many of us can be referred to as “Asymptomatic Believers”!  We may possess the title of a Believer; know and use the correct phrases; we regularly attend services, pay our tithes and are generous in the giving of offerings; attend Bible ….and Prayer Meeting!  However, where is your level of faith registering on the “faith-odometer”?  How many of the symptoms of the believer which are listed in Mark 16: 17 &18 are evident in your life?

So in reference to the initial question, “Why are you an asymptomatic believer?”…… Only you know the genuine answer.  However, whatever your reasoning may be…. It’s only an excuse!  An excuse that the enemy has given to you – to prevent your effectiveness in defeating him and his kingdom.  Any excuse is a lie that you’ve believed and accepted as truth!

Let’s get down to some real business.  The time has come that we can no longer “comfortably” exist as asymptomatic believers.  We must now become so “symptomatic” in our profession, confessions and actions; that the manifestation of every sign that is recorded in Mark 16 is becoming evident in our lives.

The world needs to see US walking in the same power that was displayed in years past. They MUST know that our God is the true and living God…whose power hasn’t diminished… and that He is truly the same yesterday, today and shall be forever more!!

Be bold and very courageous!  Be persuaded and very confident!  Focus more on BEING who you really are…instead of just hiding behind your title!  You already have within you everything that you need to be that Believer which is mentioned in Mark 16.

So… the day of exposure is here!  Be determined to no longer be an Asymptomatic Believer. The baton has been given to you…..NOW…..what are you going to do with it???????

Prayer For Breakthrough

“Breakthrough Oh Lord, so that I may break forth”

“Yahweh Perazim ”

(The Lord of Breakthrough –II Samuel 5:20)

So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, "As waters break out, the LORD has broken out against my enemies before me……………… (II Samuel 5:20)

PRAYER FOR BREAKTHROUGH©

As we enter a new season, Lord I ask you to permit the power of the Holy Ghost to “breakthrough” and to break up any type of residue that is still attempting to linger in my spirit; any lingering mindset that will prevent your power from having its full range in my spirit. Yahweh Perazim, I summit my will to you now, and request that you break through it.  Burst forth as the waters through an overly stretched dam.  Break forth with your explosive, uncontainable power. 

As you broke through and rescued David from his enemies, breakthrough the plans and devices that my enemy, the master deceiver, has concocted for my demise and destruction.   Break through every shackle that is still attached to my feet, thus attempting to prevent me from being in my “appointed places” at the correct times. Break through the thorns and thistles in the realm of spirit, which produce the “snags” that permit me to misuse or waste valuable time.  Break through unhealthy, nonproductive relationships.  Break through every barrier and “smoke screen” that is hindering and blocking my vision - still preventing me from aggressively and confidently advancing.  Break through every negative spirit that the traditions of man have instilled in me, which are hindering the effectiveness of my warfare on a daily basis.  Yahweh Perazim, search my entire being, layer by layer.  Whatever concepts, precepts, ideologies, methodologies and the like, that are contrary to yours – break them up, move them out, replace them with your wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

And now Yahweh Perazim, as you break through, may I daily begin to perceive and receive the results and operate in the freedom which is being produced from my enhanced position of power and authority.  May I begin to break forth into one who is: feared, detested, hated, envied and begrudged by the kingdom of darkness.  Now, I have been freed.  Now, I AM free… , to be moldable clay in your hands.  As you use me mightily, may I always remain cognizant and grateful to you, Yahweh Perazim - for your prodigious “break -through” anointing.  May I never become arrogant, conceited or heady – only more confident as I walk and rest in the freedom that only you have the ability to provide. 

…..And it is so!

Prayer For Breakthrough

“Breakthrough Oh Lord, so that I may break forth”

“Yahweh Perazim ”

(The Lord of Breakthrough –II Samuel 5:20)

So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, "As waters break out, the LORD has broken out against my enemies before me……………… (II Samuel 5:20)

PRAYER FOR BREAKTHROUGH©

As we enter a new season, Lord I ask you to permit the power of the Holy Ghost to “breakthrough” and to break up any type of residue that is still attempting to linger in my spirit; any lingering mindset that will prevent your power from having its full range in my spirit. Yahweh Perazim, I summit my will to you now, and request that you break through it.  Burst forth as the waters through an overly stretched dam.  Break forth with your explosive, uncontainable power. 

As you broke through and rescued David from his enemies, breakthrough the plans and devices that my enemy, the master deceiver, has concocted for my demise and destruction.   Break through every shackle that is still attached to my feet, thus attempting to prevent me from being in my “appointed places” at the correct times. Break through the thorns and thistles in the realm of spirit, which produce the “snags” that permit me to misuse or waste valuable time.  Break through unhealthy, nonproductive relationships.  Break through every barrier and “smoke screen” that is hindering and blocking my vision - still preventing me from aggressively and confidently advancing.  Break through every negative spirit that the traditions of man have instilled in me, which are hindering the effectiveness of my warfare on a daily basis.  Yahweh Perazim, search my entire being, layer by layer.  Whatever concepts, precepts, ideologies, methodologies and the like, that are contrary to yours – break them up, move them out, replace them with your wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

And now Yahweh Perazim, as you break through, may I daily begin to perceive and receive the results and operate in the freedom which is being produced from my enhanced position of power and authority.  May I begin to break forth into one who is: feared, detested, hated, envied and begrudged by the kingdom of darkness.  Now, I have been freed.  Now, I AM free… , to be moldable clay in your hands.  As you use me mightily, may I always remain cognizant and grateful to you, Yahweh Perazim - for your prodigious “break -through” anointing.  May I never become arrogant, conceited or heady – only more confident as I walk and rest in the freedom that only you have the ability to provide. 

…..And it is so!

The Forever Stamp

‘For I am the Lord, I change not……” Malachi 3:6

Here in the United States we have a postage stamp called the “Forever Stamp”.  The advantage of purchasing this stamp is that it is not affected by the escalation or the increase of prices in the future.  The postal service has agreed to accept the Forever Stamp…forever as sufficient postage when mailing a First Class letter.  Therefore, if it is purchased today and the cost of postage increases; no additional postage will be required; because you have purchased and are using a Forever Stamp. 

God has said that we also have the advantages of receiving His “Forever Stamp” in our lives. Sometimes we seem to forget that when we accepted Christ into our lives that His atoning blood has purchased for us the grace that will perpetually satisfy any future debts!   God has already agreed – through His promises that we have the ability to remain unaffected by the escalation of the current or future diabolical plots, plan or schemes of our adversary.  We have already received a “Forever Stamp” that the kingdom of darkness must recognize – if we use it!

However, far too often our minds have not been renewed to this concept.  We fail to realize that we have been stamped… or that our stamp is sufficient to satisfy the required postage for any adverse condition in our lives!

Our Forever Stamp avails us to the benefits of all of the promises of God as recorded in our Bible.

In other words;

When disappointments, depression, or discouragements occur; we only need to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Isaiah 63:1; Jeremiah 29:11; Joshua 1:9  

When sickness or afflictions attack; we only need to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Isaiah 53:5; John 11:4

When unpaid debts seem to be mounting; we only need to be a good steward; as well as to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Philippians 4:19; Luke 6:38

When waiting for God to advance us or to give us wisdom in a given area: we only need to affix the promises our Forever Stamp as recorded in: James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5,6

So whatever situation the enemy attempts to use to make us loose our focus,

Whatever area(s) in our minds that still remain an entrance to or a portal for the enemy,

Whatever adverse condition is now occurring… or will ever surface in the future;

REMEMBER- It doesn’t matter how long the process is lasting… God will always perfect those things which concern us by honoring His promises to us.

Never forget that you have been stamped and you have been sealed until the day of redemption by God’s Forever Stamp….. And simply because that stamp has been affixed to you… you have been equipped with a durability ….  That will assure the safety of your arrival at your next appointed destination in the realm of the Spirit!

The Forever Stamp

‘For I am the Lord, I change not……” Malachi 3:6

Here in the United States we have a postage stamp called the “Forever Stamp”.  The advantage of purchasing this stamp is that it is not affected by the escalation or the increase of prices in the future.  The postal service has agreed to accept the Forever Stamp…forever as sufficient postage when mailing a First Class letter.  Therefore, if it is purchased today and the cost of postage increases; no additional postage will be required; because you have purchased and are using a Forever Stamp. 

God has said that we also have the advantages of receiving His “Forever Stamp” in our lives. Sometimes we seem to forget that when we accepted Christ into our lives that His atoning blood has purchased for us the grace that will perpetually satisfy any future debts!   God has already agreed – through His promises that we have the ability to remain unaffected by the escalation of the current or future diabolical plots, plan or schemes of our adversary.  We have already received a “Forever Stamp” that the kingdom of darkness must recognize – if we use it!

However, far too often our minds have not been renewed to this concept.  We fail to realize that we have been stamped… or that our stamp is sufficient to satisfy the required postage for any adverse condition in our lives!

Our Forever Stamp avails us to the benefits of all of the promises of God as recorded in our Bible.

In other words;

When disappointments, depression, or discouragements occur; we only need to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Isaiah 63:1; Jeremiah 29:11; Joshua 1:9  

When sickness or afflictions attack; we only need to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Isaiah 53:5; John 11:4

When unpaid debts seem to be mounting; we only need to be a good steward; as well as to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Philippians 4:19; Luke 6:38

When waiting for God to advance us or to give us wisdom in a given area: we only need to affix the promises our Forever Stamp as recorded in: James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5,6

So whatever situation the enemy attempts to use to make us loose our focus,

Whatever area(s) in our minds that still remain an entrance to or a portal for the enemy,

Whatever adverse condition is now occurring… or will ever surface in the future;

REMEMBER- It doesn’t matter how long the process is lasting… God will always perfect those things which concern us by honoring His promises to us.

Never forget that you have been stamped and you have been sealed until the day of redemption by God’s Forever Stamp….. And simply because that stamp has been affixed to you… you have been equipped with a durability ….  That will assure the safety of your arrival at your next appointed destination in the realm of the Spirit!

The Forever Stamp

‘For I am the Lord, I change not……” Malachi 3:6

Here in the United States we have a postage stamp called the “Forever Stamp”.  The advantage of purchasing this stamp is that it is not affected by the escalation or the increase of prices in the future.  The postal service has agreed to accept the Forever Stamp…forever as sufficient postage when mailing a First Class letter.  Therefore, if it is purchased today and the cost of postage increases; no additional postage will be required; because you have purchased and are using a Forever Stamp. 

God has said that we also have the advantages of receiving His “Forever Stamp” in our lives. Sometimes we seem to forget that when we accepted Christ into our lives that His atoning blood has purchased for us the grace that will perpetually satisfy any future debts!   God has already agreed – through His promises that we have the ability to remain unaffected by the escalation of the current or future diabolical plots, plan or schemes of our adversary.  We have already received a “Forever Stamp” that the kingdom of darkness must recognize – if we use it!

However, far too often our minds have not been renewed to this concept.  We fail to realize that we have been stamped… or that our stamp is sufficient to satisfy the required postage for any adverse condition in our lives!

Our Forever Stamp avails us to the benefits of all of the promises of God as recorded in our Bible.

In other words;

When disappointments, depression, or discouragements occur; we only need to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Isaiah 63:1; Jeremiah 29:11; Joshua 1:9  

When sickness or afflictions attack; we only need to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Isaiah 53:5; John 11:4

When unpaid debts seem to be mounting; we only need to be a good steward; as well as to affix the promises of our Forever Stamp as recorded in: Philippians 4:19; Luke 6:38

When waiting for God to advance us or to give us wisdom in a given area: we only need to affix the promises our Forever Stamp as recorded in: James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5,6

So whatever situation the enemy attempts to use to make us loose our focus,

Whatever area(s) in our minds that still remain an entrance to or a portal for the enemy,

Whatever adverse condition is now occurring… or will ever surface in the future;

REMEMBER- It doesn’t matter how long the process is lasting… God will always perfect those things which concern us by honoring His promises to us.

Never forget that you have been stamped and you have been sealed until the day of redemption by God’s Forever Stamp….. And simply because that stamp has been affixed to you… you have been equipped with a durability ….  That will assure the safety of your arrival at your next appointed destination in the realm of the Spirit!