God Will Forever be the Key


There are men who believe that the battle between The Righteousness of God and the wickedness of man is in the hands of men.   I will agree, in part, that man is directly involved in this war.  There is a saying being promoted, “We will be the key.”  um, I don’t think so.  The battle belongs to the Lord Most High through Jesus, His Righteous Son!

It was not the strength of man which parted the sea for God’s people.  It was not the strength of man which brought the Lord’s people out of Egypt.  It was not the strength of man which provided the manna every morning for 40 years.  It was not the strength of man that shut the lion’s mouths, rendered the flames harmless, brought droughts upon a wicked land, nor brought the rain at the prayer of a righteous man.  It was the Lord who did all this.  And we will remember that those who thought they could subdue demons (in the book of Acts) were beaten bloody because they relied on their own strength.  Those men might have been (at least to man’s perception) righteous men.  But they did not embrace the power of the Lord in their attempted conquest of evil.

It was, is, and always will be, the strength of the Lord which delivers His people; individually as well as nationally.  Be wise and remember.  Or at least be wise and read.

Foolish Shame


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A foolish shame rises with me as I speak the message of God.  Foolish, because it has no part in the Heavenly Kingdom.  There is no shame in speaking the name of the One who is forever.  This shame would have me consider that others do not speak of God this much nor this confidently.  How is this shame something to be trusted?  It comes from the world.  It comes from the sin which rages in my body; that sin which the Lord told Cain it was his to master, even while it crouches at his door step.

Back!  Get back, you shameful thought of shame!  I will serve the Lord to the best I am Able.  And will not resort to Cain.  And next you rise up, as if an ear is due you, you will receive ridicule from the Holy Spirit of God within me.  The Lord’s name is held in highest esteem among the inhabitants of Heaven.  And it should be the same thing here on earth.  What ploy you would use is to convince me that His Holy Name is not appropriate among men.  Then, I declare with authority, “You do not belong to the Most High God!  Away with you!”

When


When will we, as individuals, be ready to accept the will of the Lord in Jesus?

When will we, as individuals, believe to the point of walking in faith?

When will we, as individuals, step into the shoes of the Gospel of Peace?

When will we, as individuals, speak the truth in love?

When will we, as individuals, learn to be ready to serve Him in season and out of season?

When?

What are we, as individuals, waiting for?

What more can be said to us that He has not already said?

Fear nothing.  Believe the words the Holy Lord of Life has spoken, both promise of good and promise of bad.

Stretch out your hand and take what is being offered this very minute.

The very second your eyes reach this WORD, eternity is upon you.

Eternity is not the past, though it was already there.

Eternity is not the future, though the Lord has already known and prepared what is to come.

Eternity is “the now”.

Are we, as individuals, waiting for heaven?

What will we, as individuals, say when we arrive before Him?

Shall we confess that we were waiting?  Might He answer with a question?

“Waiting for what?”

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Study to Show Yourself Approved . . .


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It is not God’s will that we study Him so as to dissect His Holy nature.  It is, rather, His will that we study Him so that we might learn to do His Holy will.  Many fall into the trap of learning about God.  Just as a student may enter college and learn to enjoy learning so much that they forget that they are learning so that they can become productive in their society.

As we study the Lord so intently, let us continually consider that what we learn is only valuable if we apply it to the world around us.  Let us learn to listen to the activity of the Holy Spirit within us.  He will lead us from one glory to another as we listen and do.

May God bless this message to all HIs people, and to those who are becoming aware of a calling within their soul.  By the Holy name of Jesus, I pray.  Amen.

Lead Out! Let’s Get Moving!


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I speak to the leaders of the Christian army of the Lord.  I speak to the husbands of families.  I speak to the old men who are fathers of many families.  I speak to the young men who are preparing to assume the leadership of families.  And I speak to all men who are in a position to lead others to Christ.

You are blessed with an awesome responsibility.  You are the one in charge of those under you; wives, children, young men and women.  It is your duty to pray for them.  It is your duty to lead by example.

Many think it does not matter how they lead their lives.  They think they are only responsible to the Lord for their own behavior.  And they shirk their leadership position.  Reading the Bible, studying the nature of Christianity, and taking responsibility for every aspect of the Lord’s gift within them, are second to their own desires.  And this has led to a weak Church.

Strengthen yourself for the sake of the Leader of God’s Army in Heaven and on earth.  Hone your mind to take charge of what has been laid in your soul.  Reach deep to present yourself for the task at hand.  You are responsible for the growth of those who look to you for leadership.  Regardless your position on earth, you are key to a number of lives.  A janitor, a clerk, a manager, or any other earthly position, is potentially the fertile ground for the salvation of thousands.

It has been said, “To the walls.”  Meaning that we are in a position now to take charge for the present and future success of tens of thousands of souls.  Grab yourself by the throat, if necessary, pump every ounce of energy into creating a fluid movement forward.  Forget the past, embrace the battle which rages in your face!  Let’s move out!

A New Season Appears


CalmA curious calm has settled over my heart and soul.  Yesterday the battle raged.  Today is like taking a vacation under a palm on the beach.  Normal is a turmoil between the things of Heaven and the things of the world.

Every man who accepts the Lord’s leading is going to experience different things from time to time.  But it always amazes me how “different” times of refreshing and testing can be.  There is revelation, testimony spoken, war internal against sin, praise of joy to the Father, and prayer for the plight of others.  So this day of calm is interestingly curious and seemingly odd.