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It's Been Revealed

It’s Been Revealed

“But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” I Corinthians 2:10

 

 

We are now in the “season” when it is imperative that we push pass our previous limitations, boundaries and the mindsets which had been established in us by those whose knowledge and experiences with God were “shallow”.  We must not continue to “pour the new wine” into “old wine skins”.   Simply because we are operating from a different plateau and a new dimension; we must seek the face of God, to be able to operate in the wisdom of God.

 

One prime example can be illustrated as we read our key verse for today.  Most people can accurately quote the preceding verse, verse 9; and they have stopped at that verse for years.  However, if we just advance to the very next verse, we will view the entire concept from a different perspective.

 

God wants us to always remain cognitive of the fact that we must not rely on our own wisdom (the wisdom of man) – but walk fully confident and aware of who He truly is (His wisdom).  He has revealed to each of us His intents, concepts and precepts – but only according to the level of our maturity in Him.  His desire is to unfold to us daily new revelations of Himself; as well new strategies – endtime strategies….. but are you positioned to receive?  Are you still drinking milk when you should be able to tolerate a solid food?  Or as Hebrews 5:12 states, “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food!” (NIV)

 

The door is now open, and access has been granted.   What cannot be seen or imagined in the physical realm – has been revealed and can be observed in the realm of the spirit.  The sky isn’t the limit – for in this season there is no limit to what God will do for YOU in this season.  Recondition or reprogram your mind to accept that fact – there is not limit!  We are now privy to God’s favor in a fashion that we have not previously known.    The key in this season is to not cancel or sabotage your own destiny by the WORDS that you are speaking. 

 

In this season….. Revelation has laid the foundation…… therefore, it’s time for manifestation to erect her pillar and to take the center stage! 

 

“Glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us;”   Ephesians 3:20 (CEB)

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Invisible Scars

Invisible Scars

“ Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”                                                              II Corinthians 1:3&4

When we usually refer to scars, our minds tend to envision some type of mark on the surface of our skin which has resulted from an injury.  Scars can also occur as the result of: surgical procedures, burns, acne and from some diseases (like chickenpox).  Whatever initiated the problem, the fact still remains that there was an abnormal break in or trauma to the skin, which then healed, and now a scar has formed.

 

We all bear scars.  However, some of the scars that we have “earned” can’t be seen.   There are those which have resulted from injuries which have occurred to and affected our hearts and our minds.  Invisible scars.  When we have scars on our skin, we can see them and then we can understand, why we react the way that we do to certain stimuli or in certain situations.  However, when we have invisible scars; in many instances, we aren’t even aware of the fact that they exist.  Scars are constant reminders of yesterday.   Yet, if I can’t “see” the scar, (and I don’t know how to spiritually discern and analyze) I may not understand my reactions in certain situations.

 

No one can bear a scar from an incident that has not yet transpired. Therefore, my scars are those connectors to my past, which reveal areas where the skin was once sensitive and pain once occurred.  Some scars are permanent.  Yet, when the skin under the scar has healed – there is no more pain in that area.  Although the scar may remain – the pain is gone.

 

So it must be with our invisible scars.  Many incidents may have left permanent scars on our minds and in our hearts.  However, we must allow the Holy Spirit to bring healing to our total being – body, mind and spirit.  We can no longer allow our past hurts, failures, disappoints, etc. to remain “open sores” in our lives.  We may not have any control over the healing process that occurs in and on our skin.  However, we do have the ability to advance or delay the healing process of our inner being.

 

Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you any areas where your invisible scars haven’t completely healed and remain to be like an “oozing wound”.  

 

Invisible scars, once healed can and should be used as victory banners to wave to others – proclaiming the faithfulness of the Lord.  They will also be reminders to us of God’s power to bring healing to those areas which at one time only yielded total despair and devastation.  Scars may remain – but the pain MUST subside….and vanish!

 

“All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too.”  II Corinthians 1:3-5 (The Message Bible)

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The Faith Progression

The Faith Progression

 “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.  Luke 11:9 & 10

It appears that many Christians believe that the intensity exerted when praying; or the volume of their voices when praying; reflects their ability to receive an immediate response to their request.

 

I often refer to Paul’s request to the Lord in reference to the “thorn in the flesh”.  The Bible specifically states that he sought the Lord three times.  Why?  It seems to imply that he wasn’t accustomed to making a request that many times.  Today, we would have said, “Come on Lord…I’ve asked you 3 times…what’s up?  Why haven’t you done what I’ve asked you yet?”

 

I know enough about God, my Father, to understand that He is omniscient (all knowing, all seeing and very well informed!).  Therefore God doesn’t have to place me in a given situation and watch my reactions or responses to know what I will do.  He has already known exactly what my responses will be prior to me even being born. 

 

However, I must undergo a progression in my level of faith that will bring forth to me the manifestation and the revelation of God’s response to my request.  Sometimes we can simply “Ask”- something….and the answer is given.  Everyone has that level of faith.  Then there are times when we must dig a little deeper.. – the “Seeking” level.  (Like when you can’t find something and someone else comes in… mores a few things around and discovers what you couldn’t find! You may have looked -but they sought.)  The seeking level is when the revelation of an answer to our prayers may require that our level of faith be increased  to the extent that we can see the answer that God has already given to us.  Then there’s the “Knocking” level.  Knocking expresses repetitive motion.  It implies that there is a barrier or a blockage in front of me – something preventing me from gaining that access that I so desire.  So at this level, God is attempting to get me to move out more in faith and take the necessary measures to destroy whatever is preventing me from receiving the access to His response. 

 

Walking by faith in God requires that we understand the principles of Asking, Seeking and Knocking.  Strangely enough, if we take the first letter from each of those words we will form the word ASK.  Could it be that God is trying to tell us that our faith must progress to the simple level of merely asking and then believing it to be done?

 

My grandmother would always say, “God has already made the way – now your job is to find it!”

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Any Wicked Way

….Any Wicked Way

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139: 23 & 24

 

When I consider the word wicked, I often refer to wicker furniture.  What differentiates this type of furniture is the fact that it has been uniquely processed.  Wicker refers to the weaving process that the material has under gone.  So wicker furniture has been woven in a way that will produce a certain effect.

 

Far too often our hearts have been interwoven with concepts, motives, ideologies, etc. which have produced in us a wickered or wicked way.  We have – in many instances unknowingly – been indoctrinated by traditions, rituals, and the like which have lead us down the path to bondage.  We have within us areas which are still harboring the spirits of: anger, deceit, and fear.  Pride is still on board and has intricately been woven into our hearts causing us to “bow” to various idols.

 

Of course, none of us have erected ancient day idols in our homes; but what is worst is the fact that we have them within our hearts!   We, on many occasions establish, pay homage to, and hold in too high esteem the reverence for “people, places and things” over our relationship with our God. A reverential respect and fear of God has not taken its rightful position within our hearts. 

 

The true revelation of all that is within our hearts, will only by produced by an illumination from the Holy Spirit.  So on a personal level; I need to sincerely seek His face and ask Him to reveal any wicked or wickered way that is within me….. and to lead me to the path which allow me to obtain a renew heart – totally submitted and committed for His use.

                                                                                                              

“Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; Cross-examine and test me, get a clear picture of what I’m about; See for yourself whether I’ve done anything wrong - then guide me on the road to eternal life.” Psalm 139: 23 -24 (The Message Bible)

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Little by Little... Bit by Bit

Little By Little….Bit By Bit

  (Excerpts from a lecture that I had presented; please contact me if you desire to read it in its entirety)

 

Consider a wood carver (carpenter), a skin grafter (surgeon) and an ice sculptor.  Prior to beginning a specific job; each already has in view a picture of how the finished product should look.  Although each of these people is very skilled– their level of expertise is limited to their specific arena.  The materials that they use are quite different – but their techniques are similar. If they are going to be successful in their accomplishments, they all must first excel in a course entitled “Patience 101”.  Patience is a vital component that must be on board.  They all have also learned that a skillful hand is governed by a focused mind.  They have learned that because of the nature of their work; delicate and intensive procedures are involved.  They have learned that whether they must chisel, shave or chip – it must be done; layer by layer; little by little and bit by bit.

 

When God sees us He sees the finished product.  Therefore, every day, He is chipping, chiseling and shaving from us everything that is preventing us from becoming what He has already decreed that we shall become. 

 

Wood, skin and ice are all composed differently; yet bare some of the same components.  How do we initially identify each?  By their outward appearance.    In contrast – how are we initially identified by others? When people look at us – wherever we are – they expect to see us depicting who we proclaim to be.   Therefore, God as the craftsman is always chipping away old habits; chiseling away incorrect doctrines, theologies and traditions; and shaving off any traces of our former Adamic nature.

 

Every substance has a level of durability that is common to its molecular structure.   One test that yields a lot of information is the ability of a substance to endure heat.  When we consider our three elements, ice has the least resistance to fire; and wood the greatest.  God is taking us through each phase of our lives to get us to the point where our natural composition is completely changed and we become more of a spiritual molecular being.  His desire is that we will have the durability of a piece of wood – yet function with the transparency of ice. 

 

So, wherever you are in your own developmental stage – you are still a “work in progress”.   When you have learned to permit your flesh (skin); to go through the process of isolation (required for the formulation of ice); then you will become as durable as a brick of gold (representative of wood).

 

 

 “Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb.

I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking!   Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration—what a creation! You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something.  Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth; all the stages of my life were spread out before you, The days of my life all prepared before I’d even lived one day.     

                                                                                               Psalm139:13-16 The Message Bible

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Tenacity To Endure

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

 

In this season it is imperative that you don’t give up!  We are all on the verge of receiving from the Lord all that He has promised.  Don’t get distracted.  Don’t become weary.  Don’t lose your focus.  Here’s another prayer that the Lord had given to me.  Be Blessed.

 

 

Grateful For Your Tenacity (©2003)

Father God, in the name of Jesus, I come to you to acknowledge that tenacity is needed to accomplish your divine purpose in my life.  So I come to you now, EARLY. At the beginning of this time of my life.  Since today is the first day of the rest of my life, I have come at the start of this new season, with the realization that I am in a new “place in life”.  For this day has never been seen prior to its awakening.  Therefore, I am in a place that I have not yet experienced. 

 

I thank you for your diligence, your perseverance, your endurance, your stamina, your assiduity, your determination - that I now possess to be the warrior that you have decreed me to be.

 

So now Lord, I stand on Romans 8:36-39 and declare that in all things I am more than a conqueror.  I acknowledge that I already have the tenacity required to receive the manifestation of every blessing that you have outlined for me in your word.

 

I will therefore never permit any obstacle or phenomenon in this life to hold me captive.  I will never permit any thought pattern that is contrary to your divine direction to invade my conscience or sub-conscience intellect.

 

As I have become more tenacious while studying your word; You have revealed your wisdom,

As I have become more tenacious in times of disappointment; You have revealed your   unconditional love and security,

As I have become more tenacious while engaged in spiritual warfare; You have revealed your camouflage, shield, shelter, your protection - as well as the ability to uproot diabolical plans.

As I have become more tenacious in every area of my life; You have revealed the potency, the discernment, the joy, the peace and the fulfillment that are now evident in my life.

 

Thank you Lord for the manifestation of TENACITY.                                                  

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You Are Someone's Bridge

You Are Someone’s Bridge

  Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

 

Although you may not have viewed it from this perspective; but God birthed within you the ability to be a bridge for someone else.  He has given to you the wisdom, compassion and the authority to safely transport someone from their current place to a new place in Him.  

 

In architecture,  there are basically four different types of bridges (sources vary to the exact number; with some listing up to seven).  Nevertheless, all of them are responsible for transporting; and for being that reliable connection between two points.

 

The purpose of the bridge is to provide passage OVER a given situation.  Therefore it matters not the type, weight limitations, or composition of the bridge – its job is to transport OVER obstacles.

 

Therefore, because you are someone’s bridge; it is your responsibility to undergo routine, scheduled maintenance checks.  You can’t neglect your spiritual, as well as your physical overhauls.  You need to be effective and preserve under carrying the weight of another.  Consequently, you must always remain cognizant of the fact that EVERYTHING you are involved in; positive or negative; will affect your durability, your tenaciousness and your level of sensitivity.   God has already given to each of us the character qualities necessary for us to perform efficiently according to the type of bridge that He designed us to be.

 

Don’t permit the enemy to cloud your mind or to disillusion you!  YOU are someone’s bridge.  Although you may not have considered it - nor be aware of who that person(s) is(are); someone is watching you and is depending on you to carry them over their next obstacle in life.

 

Lastly, remember that the bridge offers hope.  A bridge makes the unspoken statement that – “this is not the end of your journey”.  A bridge proclaims that, “I am your ACCESS OVER the problem, difficulty, hindrance, obstruction or blockage”.

 

In some battles the Lord will tell us to stand and to fight.  Then, there are others where He instructs us to simply “take a bridge OVER” them!  In other words, speak to it and keep it moving!  It is in those instances when you; as a God ordained “bridge”….can be used of Him to assist someone over their troubled water … by reassuring them that His undying, unconditional love…. Still yet prevails.

 

 “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Romans 8:37-39 NIV

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Your Samuel Is On The Way

Your Samuel Is On The Way!

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” Galatians 6:9

 

The Lord has instructed me to remind you that all of your praying has not been in vain.  When we consider the example which was given to us by Hannah; we can glean an insight into the diligence which is required to remain faithful until your Samuel has manifested.

 

The Lord has said that we must read once again the story of Hannah (I Samuel 1.)  We must remember that Hannah’s womb was closed by the Lord.   There was nothing wrong with the seed that was sown.   The seed had been sown into good ground.  The potential of the ground to produce wasn’t the problem.  God had intervened and would not permit the ground to receive and produce the seed.

 

God today is saying that for many of you, you have sown good seed, into good ground; however His appointed time for your manifestation had not arrived.  He has permitted you to be ridiculed, criticized, and mocked.  Yet, you, like Hannah have continued to remain faithful and to endure through every test and trial. 

 

We must remember that as we have been awaiting the arrival of our Samuel – our level of faith has been greatly increased and our stamina intensified.  Birthed within us; as we waited has been a powerful level of humility and strength; which permits us to be a “bull walking through a china store” however not breaking a single dish!  The wait has so fortified our faith and our relationship with the Lord – to the extent that we have become that profitable servant; totally sold out for the Him.

 

No one had to remind Hannah of the vow that she had made to the Lord.  If you have not arrived at the place in your walk with the Lord that you can honor your vows made to Him without the assistance of anyone – then you are not ready for the birth of your Samuel!

 

However, if you have prayed like Hannah did; remained faithful like Hannah did; endured the times of disappointment, discouragement and seemingly being defeated year in and year out – like Hannah did…..then you will receive you Samuel…..just as Hannah did!

 

Be encouraged….. God’s appointed time IS at hand!

 

“ For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.  Habakkuk 2:3

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Judgment is Initiated By You

Judgment is Initiated By You

“Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.”  Matthew 7:3-5 (ESV)

 

This year Rosh Hashanah 2013 begins in the evening of Wednesday, September 4 and ends in the evening of Friday, September 6.  This time is known as “The Day of Awe”; a time that begins a period of judgment and repentance.  Without getting into too much detail; this day marks the beginning of the Hebraic New Year (the year 5774).  Rosh Hashanah is a jubilant celebration that ushers in a solemn period which endures for ten day and ends with the celebration known of Yon Kippur (the day of atonement).   

 

Now, although we may not observe all of the rituals which are involved with the celebrating of Rosh Hashanah; we can most certainty come into alignment with the observance of “a time of reflecting”, and of seeking the face of God for areas in our lives where we are still not totally surrendered to Him.  Let’s also use this time period during the next ten days to seek God for new directives, new ideas and new connections. 

 

The Hebraic Year 5774 (Ayin Dalet) has been said by many to convey a season of divine access;  a season to “See the open Door to YOUR New Springs”.

 

So since the door has been opened, and divine access has been granted – you must now only initiate a time to judge yourself.  Examine your motives, your actions and your sincere thoughts.  Judge your ambitions.  Judge your heartfelt concerns with regards to your family, your neighborhood, your state, your country and the world. 

 

It’s great to THINK outside of the box.  However, now is the time to permit our actions to come into alignment with our thinking and begin to develop an “out of the box” relationship with the Lord.  He desires to do the “greater” through us; however we must begin to execute a plan of judgment on ourselves that will uproot and eliminate all of the unnecessary baggage in our lives.

 

Lastly remember God institutes judgment not condemnation!  His judgment is always motivated by His unconditional love and is expressed only in an attempt to enlighten us of our short comings; and to push us to our next place in Him.  So see the open door to your new springs and judge yourself…. to free yourself…. that you may walk therein.

 

“However, as it is written: "What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived" -- the things God has prepared for those who love him.” I Corinthians 2:9

 

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Are You Still The C.E.O.?

Are You Still The C.E.O.?

Read: Proverbs 3

 

In corporate America many have the desire; expressed or unexpressed; to become the Chief Executive Officer of a particular establishment.  They think that they could maintain the degree of assertiveness, and stability which accompany that title.   Some also like the prestige that they feel accompany such a title.  

 

In the business arena, a company can’t function properly under the direction and leadership of an ill-advised, immature and inadequately prepared C.E.O.  The fate of such a business is never one that will yield a positive return.  It doesn’t matter how weighty the potential of its employees; their ability to excel or to benefit greatly, will be significantly diminished because of the incompetence of the C.E.O.

 

The same holds true in the realm of the spirit.   Far too often we are wondering why we haven’t reached certain plateaus in life.  We wonder why things appear to be “sailing high” for a while – and then they seem to plunge or take a spiral twist downward. 

 

Could the possible reason be that you are still attempting to govern your life from the position of the C.E.O.?  Are you still inadvertently calling the shots and establishing the rules?  Have you decided that the rules that have been tried and proven; established centuries ago; and really required for your success are just too rigid?

 

Let’s take a quick inventory.  In the area of showing compassion; is it shown to everyone, or do you pick and choose to whom you will display acts of kindness (according to Ephesians 4:32)?  What about studying and memorizing the Word of God (according to Ps. 119:11)?  Are you still memorizing your sword on a regular basis – or do you think that’s just for those new converts?  What about in monetary giving – above that menial 10% that is required as a tithe (according to Malachi 3:10)?  How about the visitation of those who are; incarcerated, homebound, in nursing homes, juvenile detention centers etc.?  What about in the area of assisting the widows, orphans, single parents, and the elderly? (according to Matthew 25:31-46)

 

The above listing is very abbreviated.   However when the Lord is in control; when He is the true C.E.O. of our lives; He will make certain that our lives are being lived according to the ground rules that He has given to us.  Many times a particular task may seem too difficult.  Many times we will eagerly say that we weren’t “called” to function in a specific area.  However, we are all called to relinquish the position as the head of our lives.  When God is truly the C.E.O. of our lives He will lead and guide our every step.  Although our walk will experience “seasonal” time frames – each season will occur under the careful and productive hand of the Lord – when He is the C.E.O.

 

So don’t hastily say that the Lord is in control of your life.  I feel as though we all have an area (or maybe areas!) where we haven’t totally and graciously surrendered the reins.  Ask Him to reveal them to you.  Then ask Him for the wisdom and direction needed to totally place Him in control. 

 

Yes it’s a new day in the realm of the spirit.  So embrace the “newness” by allowing a shifting of the guards.   Permit a new C.E.O. to come on board…..and when He comes, permit Him to replace EVERYTHING that is not in accord with what He deems correct.

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Lord, YOU Are My Strength!

Lord, YOU are my strength!

“JEHOVAH UZZI”

(The Lord my strength - Psalms 28:7)


My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. “  Psalm 73:26                                                  New Living Translation (©2007)

 

Read Psalm 28 & Psalm 73

 

As we have daily encountered the circumstances of life, we have realized that we have only maintained the ability to yet be triumphant because of an inner strength that has been and always will be prevalent.   This strength is not our strength, but strength of the Lord.

 

The word in the above text for strength translates as “rock”.  Lord, may I remember that you are my perpetual “ROCK”.  When all else fails—you will remain constant.  Even if there comes a time when my health, wealth, and spirit become overwhelmed—you are still my strength.  Daily may I never attempt to stand in my own strength.  Daily may I acknowledge you in all of my ways.  Daily may I remember that I CAN do all things through your strength which is that rock, that pillar and that fortress forever in my life.

 

So Lord, when everything: every foundation, every prop, every  support system that has been erected in my life—is shaken….may I never, never, never forget that YOU are my strength…..my rock. 

 

May I fully understand and cling to the essence of an old favorite hymn which states:

                            “On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand”.

 

Dottie Rambo wrote a song that influenced many other song artists to re-record it entitled, “I Go TO THE ROCK”.   Permit the lyrics to minister the healing, peace, and the stability that only a rock can confirm.

 

I Go To The Rock

Where do I go when there's nobody else to turn to?  Who do I talk to when nobody wants to listen?
Who do I lean on when there's no foundation stable?

I go to the rock - I know He's able - I go to the rock.

The Lord is the rock I go to the rock for my salvation; I go to the stone that the builders rejected,
I run to the mountain and the mountain, he stands by me.

When the Earth all around me is sinking sand. On Christ, the solid rock I stand,
When I need a shelter, when I need a friend….. I go to the rock.

Where do I go, where do I go; When the storms of life are threatening?
Who do I turn to when those winds of sorrows blow?  And is there a refuge in the time of tribulation?

I go to the rock - I know He's able - I go to the rock!

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A Lost Generation

A Lost Generation

If I ever shut off the supply of rain from the skies or order the locusts to eat the crops or send a plague on my people, and my people, my God-defined people, respond by humbling themselves, praying, seeking my presence, and turning their backs on their wicked lives, I’ll be there ready for you: I’ll listen from heaven, forgive their sins, and restore their land to health.

II Chronicles 7:13 & 14(NIV)

 

Today we are faced with a tragic situation.  Sadly to say, many people with whom we communicate on a daily basis are totally ignorant to, and unaware that this state even exists.  The bottom line is this: We now, daily, have to overcome the devastating results of a generation which no longer exist.  We are confronted with economic, social and spiritual “abnormalities” which have been produced …. Or have been cloned from a distorted mold…. Or from a lost generation.  And to make matters worst; we can be compared to a flock of sheep.  We walk blindly – daily.  We have as of yet, not opened our mouths; and been led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, still we have not opened our mouths (Paraphrased from Isaiah 53:7).

 

I could continue with the comparisons and analogies.  However, to get to the point, I’ll state that the lost generation referenced is that generation of God’s people who were “sold out” for Him.

That generation who may have still encountered its own challenges – but they were militant and radically allegiant in their reverence for the Lord. 

 

We have lost that generation of people who sacrificed themselves, their possessions and whatever it took to remain in the correct relationship the Lord.  We have lost a generation of people who may not have known; …..correction….  who DID NOT know the Greek, Hebrew or Aramaic dialect of the Bible; but who knew how to get the attention of God.  We have lost a generation of people who were WILLING to serve God – at the risk of being ridiculed or harassed. We have lost a generation of people who loved God more than they loved themselves.  Although they may not have totally understood what God was doing in a given situation – they totally trusted Him.  They truly sought His face prior to seeking His hand.  Therefore in seeking his face; He freely opened His Hand to them.  

 

I can remember my grandmother’s response to so many of my questions.  She would simply say, “Well, girl, that’s the Lord’s business, and when He’s ready, He’ll tend to it.”  She would also say, “If you trust in the Lord, ....Everything will be alright”.  (Although I was also told that I ask too many questions!)

 

Nevertheless, although we have lost that generation – God has given to us the remedy and the principles to establish our current generation.  If we who are still here, would live in obedience to II Chronicles 7:14; then God would hear us and respond by giving to us the wisdom that we need to uproot and cancel every diabolical plan.

 

We have lost one generation – let’s not lose another.  Let’s all become more responsible and live in obedience to I Corinthians 10:13 which states:

 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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The Day of Joy

The Day of Joy

 

                                                You O Lord are the source of my joy

“El SIMCHATH GILI”

(God my exceeding Joy - Psalm 43:4)

“……...This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”                                                        Nehemiah 8:10

 

 

Read Psalm 43 and Nehemiah 8

 

Today, Lord may I begin to comprehend that you ARE my joy.   May I realize that my mind must be renewed to the concept, that my ability to remain joyful (full of joy) in the midst of adversity, is one of the battles that must be won.  Consequently, Lord I will totally understand that you and you alone are the nucleus of my joy.  Everything that is necessary for my “JOY” has its basis, its focus and its core emanating from you Lord.

 

Therefore today I invite you, El Simchath Gili to infiltrate my mind, thus permitting me to remain joyful throughout this day.  I will not allow any circumstance that may arise today cause me to lose my focus.  

 

So I thank you now, El Simchath Gili for your guidance, direction and the provision of your “joy” - that will be required for this day.  May the joy that you bring empower me and offer to me the foundation to stand strong today and always.

 

May I continue to reflect on the strength and encouragement of our patriots who walked by faith as they sang:

 “This joy that I have, the world didn’t give it and the world can’t take it away.” 

....And may I sing as our Young Adult Choir previously sang

"I've got the J-O-Y, Joy of the Holy Ghost."

 

I decree and declare that it is so…..  In the name of Jesus – Amen.

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Only Empty Vessels

Only Empty Vessels

“Don’t live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make sure you understand what the Master wants.  Don’t drink too much wine. That cheapens your life. Drink the Spirit of God, huge draughts of him. Sing hymns instead of drinking songs! Sing songs from your heart to Christ. Sing praises over everything, any excuse for a song to God the Father in the name of our Master, Jesus Christ.                     .                                                                                                                     Ephesians 5:17-20

It is only when we have been emptied – that we can be filled – full.  Any given container has a limit on the amount of a substance that it can keep in check.  Therefore, when a container has reached its maximum limit – that’s it.  It can’t hold another drop.  You can attempt to pour a gallon of liquid into an already filled gallon sized bottle – and it will not be able to receive it.  Why? Because the first bottle is already filled full. Therefore even though the substance in the second bottle may be of a superior quality – because the first bottle is already full; it can’t receive the better product.

 

God is saying that we are expecting Him to fill us with all of who He is – but He can’t; because there’s no room.  Our minds are still filled with the concepts and percepts of the world; when He has instructed us to empty them and renew them. (Romans 12:1&2)

He has told us to empty ourselves of the cares of this world (I Peter 5:7); but we are still filled with worry, doubt and unbelief.

He has instructed us to be not like the Pharisees and Scribes – hypocrites (Matthew 6:5); but we are still filled with pride, boastings and egotism.

He has warned us not to be filled with vengeance – because it belongs to Him (Romans 12:19).  Yet we are not emptied of backbiting; still holding grudges and harboring unforgiveness.

 

We must remember:

Ø  O.....Only empty vessels can be filled.

Ø  O.....Only empty vessels have the ability to totally receive all that is being poured into them. 

Ø  O..... Only empty vessels will have the capability to contain the proper amount wisdom needed to successfully up root the diabolical plans and plots of the enemy.

Ø  O......Only empty vessels have received the revelation that they must stay on the potter’s wheel and daily cleanse themselves with the Word of God – if they are going to remain empty.

Ø  O..... Only empty vessels are those who were once yielded; but now broken, freed and ready to have the anointing of God to empower them with His Presence, His Integrity and His Kingdom Authority.

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The Natural Evolution

The Natural Evolution

“For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:     Isaiah 28:10

 

While we are not evolutionist per say, and do not support the scientific theory of evolution; God has called us to institute and to be a part of an endtime movement which permits the advancement of His kingdom.  He has called us; the body of Christ, to boldly stand and to permit the power of the Holy Spirit to so saturate us; that we will become a definite threat to the kingdom of darkness.  How is this accomplished?  By adhering to the leading and guidance of what our spirits innately desire.

 

A popular song/poem comes to mind which was written by Gil Scott-Heron (around 1970).  It was entitled, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”.   The message that he attempted to relay was that most people will miss the next important movement in time because it will not be aired on the television.   Sadly to say; today over 50 years later…. We are faced with the same scenario!  Although today, technology has great been enhanced; we the body of Christ are still for the most part too dependent on the “entertainment arena” to supply us with necessary and updated information.  We have permitted our televisions, facebook, instagram, twitter and other social networks to rob us of our ability to naturally seek the face of God for the relevant information that we require.

 

God desires for us to advance, but not to permit the advancements to replace or to stifle our natural ability to progressively seek Him.   Evolution involves growth, development and a progression from one stage or level to the next. 

 

So in this new season; be determined to become a “natural evolutionist”.  Seek the face of God as never before.  Give the Holy Spirit a free range to use your creative ability to “get the ball rolling” in the realm of the Spirit.  Permit your nature talents, gifts and abilities to evolve; to change; to grow; to develop and to advance God’s Kingdom.  

 

Remember the next revolution will not be able to be downloaded, nor available for instant replay ON DEMAND. The next revolution will not be televised, will not be televised, will not be televised.  The next revolution …..WILL BE LIVE!   So be ready by becoming a Natural Evolutionist in the realm of the Spirit. 

 

“Do not neglect the gift you have,……………………”   I Timothy 4:14 (ESV)

 “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,”  Ephesians 3:20 (ESV)

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But... Are You Sure?

But….Are You Sure?

If someone were to ask you to name five things that you are absolutely certain about, what would be the first item that you listed?  Would you have difficulty in composing such a list?  What would be the basis from which you gather your responses?  Would you rely on the “trials and errors” of your past?  Just how or where would you even begin such a list?

 

As we consider the status of this world’s condition … things look mighty dim!  I’ve often heard many people – who were, “Saints of the most high God” say that they can’t bear to watch the news or to engage in conversation about the daily tragedies and occurrences.  They walk through life feeling defeated, discouraged and afraid.   Then, these very same people will say that they are assured of the protective and loving hand of God. They will say that they know our Father is still ultimately in control!   My only response to them is…but, are you sure?

 

So I ask of you…. Do you know God? Or maybe it would be better to say – How do you know God?  Are you truly assured of who He really is?  Do you have that assurance that He is really on your side?  Now be honest.  Do you have that assurance that He is really in the midst of perfecting each and every situation for your good?

 

Well…it’s time for another prayer .. (I have a plenty of them!).  This one is entitled, “Prayer of Assurance”. If you are already confident in whom and whose you are, please feel free to share it with someone who may seem to be losing their focus during these trying times.  Let them in on the secret as to why you are not impressed nor upset with the onset of these chaotic world conditions.   Shared with them that your full assurance is in the Lord….and He doesn’t have the ability to fail nor to succumb to this world’s nonsense!

 

Prayer of Assurance

(©2003)

                                                                                                                                              

Lord God, I thank you for the spirit of assurance.  Your word verifies that true assurance in you is the attribute that will permit me to overcome every obstacle in these last days.

 

 Full blessed assurance in you validates the fact that because of your sovereign love for me - nothing, nothing, No Thing - that occurs today in my life will cause a detour in your divine will for me.  My assurance, my firm conviction in you mandates that I exercise my blood bought authority this day, to walk above the circumstances of life.  I will never   again release from my mouth that I am under, beneath or a victim to my present world conditions. 

 

Your word assures me and reveals to me who you are, your very nature.  Your word   reveals to me that the things seen are temporal, moveable, mutable, unable to withstand, subject to environmental conformation.  Therefore, I am assured, that as I   absorb, soak up and permit only your word to infiltrate my spirit - then and then only will I have the ability to rise above and remain above my circumstances.

 

 My assurance in you decrees that I will not leave this life prematurely.  My assurance in you decrees that I have the ability now to stand in the midst of adversity and command your presence to prevail.

 

 I thank you for your assurance that I am a “King’s Kid”; a heir of God, and a joint heir with Christ.  I am a royal priesthood, divinely anointed and appointed for this time - groomed and adorned by God, for God.

 

 I am assured that I can only excel.  It is because of this assurance that I know I will never, never, never be defeated.

 

 “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.”                                                                                                                                                         Philippians 1:6

 

(Also read, study & dissect II Timothy 3:14 & 15)

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Refreshing Rain…Restoring Rain

 

“You, O God, did send a plentiful rain; You did restore and confirm Your heritage when it languished and was weary”.                    Psalm 68:9 AMP

 

 

 

Note: Today’s meditation is prophetic in nature and therefore might not be totally comprehended by everyone.  Nevertheless, please feel free to contact me for clarification. 

 

A drenching rain is coming!  However, some people won’t be able to reap the advantages of this rain … because it a spiritual rain.  This rain will pour down upon the earth – to saturate those saints who are waiting in great expectation of it.  The Lord is sending this rain: to cleanse, to heal, to restore and to maintain. 

 

The rain will be felt as you prophetically dance in the presence of the Lord.  Worship in this rain.  Listen in this rain.  Obey in this rain. Receive your next instructions and strategic plans in this rain.

 

Everyone won’t even know that it’s raining.  Others will know that something is occurring – but won’t want to get wet.  Still others will know about it – but haven’t developed the type of relationship with the Lord that will afford them the opportunity to reap from it.

 

The effects which are being imprinted from this rain are eternal.  They won’t wear off – but will wear in.  This rain will cleanse.  This rain will awaken.  This rain will unlock.  This rain will release.

 

This rain will also confirm.  This rain will also seal. This rain will also bind.  This rain will also initiate a coagulation process for spiritual wounds that have bleeding for years.

 

Revelation, manifestation, transformation and reformation…. All benefits from soaking in this rain.  No umbrellas for this rain…. Only acquiring an enriched, a totally refreshing and an awesomely rewarding experience.  

 

So get free….. and dance, dance, dance in this rain!

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Refreshing Rain…Restoring Rain

 

“You, O God, did send a plentiful rain; You did restore and confirm Your heritage when it languished and was weary”.                    Psalm 68:9 AMP

 

 

 

Note: Today’s meditation is prophetic in nature and therefore might not be totally comprehended by everyone.  Nevertheless, please feel free to contact me for clarification. 

 

A drenching rain is coming!  However, some people won’t be able to reap the advantages of this rain … because it a spiritual rain.  This rain will pour down upon the earth – to saturate those saints who are waiting in great expectation of it.  The Lord is sending this rain: to cleanse, to heal, to restore and to maintain. 

 

The rain will be felt as you prophetically dance in the presence of the Lord.  Worship in this rain.  Listen in this rain.  Obey in this rain. Receive your next instructions and strategic plans in this rain.

 

Everyone won’t even know that it’s raining.  Others will know that something is occurring – but won’t want to get wet.  Still others will know about it – but haven’t developed the type of relationship with the Lord that will afford them the opportunity to reap from it.

 

The effects which are being imprinted from this rain are eternal.  They won’t wear off – but will wear in.  This rain will cleanse.  This rain will awaken.  This rain will unlock.  This rain will release.

 

This rain will also confirm.  This rain will also seal. This rain will also bind.  This rain will also initiate a coagulation process for spiritual wounds that have bleeding for years.

 

Revelation, manifestation, transformation and reformation…. All benefits from soaking in this rain.  No umbrellas for this rain…. Only acquiring an enriched, a totally refreshing and an awesomely rewarding experience.  

 

So get free….. and dance, dance, dance in this rain!

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Refreshing Rain…Restoring Rain

 

“You, O God, did send a plentiful rain; You did restore and confirm Your heritage when it languished and was weary”.                    Psalm 68:9 AMP

 

 

 

Note: Today’s meditation is prophetic in nature and therefore might not be totally comprehended by everyone.  Nevertheless, please feel free to contact me for clarification. 

 

A drenching rain is coming!  However, some people won’t be able to reap the advantages of this rain … because it a spiritual rain.  This rain will pour down upon the earth – to saturate those saints who are waiting in great expectation of it.  The Lord is sending this rain: to cleanse, to heal, to restore and to maintain. 

 

The rain will be felt as you prophetically dance in the presence of the Lord.  Worship in this rain.  Listen in this rain.  Obey in this rain. Receive your next instructions and strategic plans in this rain.

 

Everyone won’t even know that it’s raining.  Others will know that something is occurring – but won’t want to get wet.  Still others will know about it – but haven’t developed the type of relationship with the Lord that will afford them the opportunity to reap from it.

 

The effects which are being imprinted from this rain are eternal.  They won’t wear off – but will wear in.  This rain will cleanse.  This rain will awaken.  This rain will unlock.  This rain will release.

 

This rain will also confirm.  This rain will also seal. This rain will also bind.  This rain will also initiate a coagulation process for spiritual wounds that have bleeding for years.

 

Revelation, manifestation, transformation and reformation…. All benefits from soaking in this rain.  No umbrellas for this rain…. Only acquiring an enriched, a totally refreshing and an awesomely rewarding experience.  

 

So get free….. and dance, dance, dance in this rain!

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Refreshing Rain…Restoring Rain

 

“You, O God, did send a plentiful rain; You did restore and confirm Your heritage when it languished and was weary”.                    Psalm 68:9 AMP

 

 

 

Note: Today’s meditation is prophetic in nature and therefore might not be totally comprehended by everyone.  Nevertheless, please feel free to contact me for clarification. 

 

A drenching rain is coming!  However, some people won’t be able to reap the advantages of this rain … because it a spiritual rain.  This rain will pour down upon the earth – to saturate those saints who are waiting in great expectation of it.  The Lord is sending this rain: to cleanse, to heal, to restore and to maintain. 

 

The rain will be felt as you prophetically dance in the presence of the Lord.  Worship in this rain.  Listen in this rain.  Obey in this rain. Receive your next instructions and strategic plans in this rain.

 

Everyone won’t even know that it’s raining.  Others will know that something is occurring – but won’t want to get wet.  Still others will know about it – but haven’t developed the type of relationship with the Lord that will afford them the opportunity to reap from it.

 

The effects which are being imprinted from this rain are eternal.  They won’t wear off – but will wear in.  This rain will cleanse.  This rain will awaken.  This rain will unlock.  This rain will release.

 

This rain will also confirm.  This rain will also seal. This rain will also bind.  This rain will also initiate a coagulation process for spiritual wounds that have bleeding for years.

 

Revelation, manifestation, transformation and reformation…. All benefits from soaking in this rain.  No umbrellas for this rain…. Only acquiring an enriched, a totally refreshing and an awesomely rewarding experience.  

 

So get free….. and dance, dance, dance in this rain!

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