It’s all about control!

May 29th, 2024

Throughout my business career, I listened to experts who had no “skin in the game” causing them to skew their advice. I simply wanted the facts and the Truth of the matter.

I listened to the interview: Entire Financial System Can Go Down Soon -Chris Martenson

This 38 minute interview will provide you with perspective and reveal the Truth of what may be confronting us soon. I have followed Chris for years and know him to fully informed of what is going on. His research on COVID vaccines back in 2000-2021 is indisputable. I have also followed David Webb and read his book on “The Great Taking”. Both men are revealing Truth in opposition to the narrative of lies being spewed out of the nefarious. If you don’t have physical possession of financial assets, you simply have a claim… and subordinate to other senior claimants. This is what Chris is convinced of from his exhaustive research.

Another interview that fully exposes the Truth about the war in Ukraine is found on the Tucker Carlson Network. To watch the interview requires a paid subscription but I believe it is well worth the investment to hear the facts of how the U.S is promoting a war with Russia. They want to sucker Russia into a global conflict. Could their actions result from their intent to cover up the true state of the teetering financial system?

https://tuckercarlson.com/tucker-show-jeffrey-sachs

The only solution for you and me is “Spiritual”. I suspect the reason for The Holy Spirit leading to write the current series, “Pursuing Holiness” is to equip us of what lies ahead.

Pursuing Holiness- Part 22

May 29th, 2024

The presence of Holiness will expose lies!

Lies are not tolerated in Heaven and when the presence of The Holy Spirit has manifested among the people who are in unity, lies will be exposed and there will be consequences.

Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 11:

24  Generosity brings prosperity, but withholding from charity brings poverty.

25 Those who live to bless others will have blessings heaped upon them, and the one who pours out his life to pour out blessings will be saturated with favor.

Luke wrote by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 4:

31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the Word of God with boldness.

32  Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.

33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.

36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,

37 having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

One of the attributes of The Holy Spirit is generosity, a willingness to give.  Did Jesus withhold any good thing from us?  We are instructed not to covet, which is an act of selfishness encapsulated by fear of the future.

All the believers were one in mind and heart. Selfishness was not a part of their community, for they shared everything they had with one another.  Barnabas was moved to sell a certain asset which was no longer a priority in his life.  Did he sell his primary dwelling?  I think not.  However other assets were considered excess when some had needs that he could meet.  FATHER intends for us to share abundance that HE has provided us with for the expansion of the Gospel.  This is done with a pure heart of joy.

1  But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.

2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?

4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.

6 And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.

The same judgment came upon Sapphira.  When lies come into contact with Holiness, death occurs in some manner to the one who brings forth those lies.  Impurities will not be tolerated in the midst of Holiness.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 5:

25  Husbands, Love your wives, just as Christ also Loved the church and gave Himself for her,

26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the Word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be Holy and without blemish.

As we immerse ourselves in The Word and are led by The Holy Spirit, we are being cleansed of any spot or wrinkle resulting in us walking in Holiness.  There will be no lies coming forth out of our mouths.

Pursuing Holiness- Part 21

May 28th, 2024

Are you seeking a bold walk in Holiness?

You must invest in Holiness and divest from the world if you want to walk in Holiness and boldness.  We invest for an increase.  We divest because we no longer want to suffer loss.  The meaning of DIVEST is to deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title… anything previously valued.  Paul divested his life as Saul once he received the revelation of Christ.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 6:

33  But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

In other Words: “So above all, constantly seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.”

“Seek first” denotes seeking HIM at the beginning of our day.  This establishes our priority in life.  As we seek HIM, we will draw closer to HIM daily.

James wrote by The Holy Spirit in James chapter 4:

7  Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.

10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

What happens when we draw near to GOD?  We take on HIS attributes, we take on HIS Holiness which allows us to walk in boldness.  There is a popular saying, “You become like the company you keep.”  This comes from Proverbs chapter 13 when Wisdom spoke:

20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

In other Words, if you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them.

It is our choice who we associate with in our daily lives.  You can also say, “If you want to grow in Holiness, spend time with the One Who is Holy.”   As for me, I am investing in Holiness!

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 5:

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.

How hungry are you?

Jesus further spoke in John chapter 6:

35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of Life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.”

We should be investing in the everlasting, not the temporal things of the world.

John wrote what he heard and saw by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 7:

13 Then one of the elders asked me, “Who are these in glistening white robes, and where have they come from?”

14 I answered, “My lord—you must know.” Then he said to me, “They are ones who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb and have emerged from the midst of great pressure and ordeal.

15 For this reason they are before the Throne of God, ministering to Him as priests day and night, within His cloud-filled sanctuary. And the Enthroned One spreads over them his Tabernacle-shelter.

16 Their souls will be completely satisfied. And neither the sun nor any scorching heat will affect them.

17 For the Lamb at the center of the Throne continuously shepherds them unto life—guiding them to the everlasting fountains of the Water of Life. And God will wipe from their eyes every last tear!”

In the end, how close or how far from the Throne of GOD do you want to be?

Pursuing Holiness- Part 20

May 27th, 2024

Will you boldly walk in Holiness?

John recorded by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 21:

1  Now I saw a new Heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea.

2 Then I, John, saw the Holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of Heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a loud voice from Heaven saying, “Behold, the Tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.

4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”

5 Then He who sat on the Throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these Words are true and faithful.”

6 And He said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of Life freely to him who thirsts.

7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.

8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

Jesus differentiates the overcomer from the coward and unbelieving person.  The coward is the first one listed being sent to the lake of fire.  A coward is a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things brought on by the world who are opposed to the Word of GOD.

Boldness is a mark of Spirit-empowerment and is granted in response to prayer amidst persecution.  Paul prays to increase in boldness as a specific grace for proclaiming the Word.

Paul speaks of Holy boldness as he wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 6:

10  Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with Truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of peace;

16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints-

19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the Gospel,

20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

What caused a transformation in the disciples?  The Resurrection and Pentecost.  The resurrection caused the early church to have faith and be willing to publicly act.  When the power of Pentecost came upon the disciples, they began to proclaim The Word of GOD fearlessly into the whole world.

Where is that Holy boldness among us? 

We are to proclaim The Gospel with boldness for we have been persuaded of the resurrection of Christ, of the defeat of death… that we may have the same change in us that was in these men, who, from the moment they celebrated the Last Supper with Jesus, went into infidelity in fearfulness, but the Christ who fed them that night was raised from the dead and raised them from their fears and turned them into courageous, brave, bold, valiant, and victorious saints.

Pursuing Holiness- Part 19

May 26th, 2024

When we walk in Holiness, FATHER responds, and we are empowered with boldness!

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 4:

13 Now when they (the Sanhedrin) saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the Name of Jesus.

19  But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.

20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”

21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way of punishing them, because of the people, since they all glorified God for what had been done.

22 For the man was over forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed.

The adversary’s minions who are in political power, want to suppress Truth.  They want to keep the masses subjected to them by creating a narrative of lies designed to keep people in fear of change.  It is all about enslavement.  If you are constantly subjected to a lie, you will ultimately succumb to the lie and believe that it is true.  Experts in psychology have instructed certain politicians in this methodology.  Most wars in the last few decades were unnecessary unless you were a defense contractor whose profits were based on kinetic war.

Fear did not dissuade Peter or John from being bold.

23 And being let go (after overnight imprisonment), they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, You are God, who made Heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them,

25 Who by the mouth of Your servant David have said: ‘Why did the nations rage, And the people plot vain things?

26 The kings of the earth took their stand, And the rulers were gathered together Against the LORD and against His Christ.’

27 “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, Whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel (an unholy alliance), were gathered together

28 to do whatever Your Hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.

29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your Word,

30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the Name of Your Holy Servant Jesus.”

31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the Word of God with boldness.

It is critical for the true church to come into unity and pray for boldness, being anointed to be fully led by The Holy Spirit with signs and wonders confirming the Word of THE LORD.  They based their request quoting Palm chapter two.  None were seeking fame and fortune.  Instead, they were focused on bringing forth The Kingdom of GOD on earth as it is in Heaven.  FATHER responded!

There is a confrontation coming against the international conspiracy of the “kings and rulers” of the world.  Don’t be scared, be prepared.

The true church will be known for its Holy boldness as it was in the early church!

Pursuing Holiness- Part 18

May 25th, 2024

When we walk in Holiness, we will not fear what man can do to us!

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 56:

1  Lord, show me Your kindness and mercy, for these men oppose and oppress me all day long.

2 Not a day goes by without somebody harassing me. So many in their pride trample me under their feet.

3 But in the day that I’m afraid, I lay all my fears before You and trust in You with all my heart.

4 What harm could a man bring to me? With God on my side, I will not be afraid of what comes. The roaring praises of God fill my heart as I trust His promises.

5 Day after day cruel critics distort my words; constantly they plot my collapse.

6 They lurk in the dark, waiting, spying on my movements in secret to take me by surprise, ready to take my life.

7 They don’t deserve to get away with this! Look at their wickedness, their injustice, Lord. In your fierce anger cast them down to defeat.

8 You’ve kept track of all my wandering and my weeping. You’ve stored my many tears in your bottle—not one will be lost. For they are all recorded in Your Book of remembrance.

9 The very moment I call to you for a father’s help the tide of battle turns and my enemies flee. This one thing I know: God is on my side!

10 I trust in the Lord. And I praise Him! I trust in the Word of God. And I praise Him!

11 What harm could man do to me? With God on my side, I will not be afraid of what comes. My heart overflows with praise to God and for His promises. I will always trust in Him.

And in Psalm chapter 118:

6  Now I know, Lord, that You are for me, and I will never fear what man can do to me.

7 For You stand beside me as My Hero Who rescues me. I’ve seen with my own eyes the defeat of my enemies. I’ve triumphed over them all!

8 Lord, it is so much better to trust in You to save me than to put my confidence in someone else.

9 Yes, it is so much better to trust in the Lord to save me than to put my confidence in celebrities.

10 Once I was hemmed in and surrounded by those who don’t Love You. But by YAHWEH’s supernatural power I overcame them all!

Is Our Heavenly Father any different today than before?  Not one iota!  Jesus instructed Peter and the other disciples for forty days concerning the Kingdom of God as well as the anticipated empowering of The Holy Spirit.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 4:

13 Now when they (the Sanhedrin) saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

16 saying, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

17 But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this Name.”

18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the Name of Jesus.

The true church of Jesus Christ is quickly moving toward a confrontation with the adversary’s minions.  Will you cower down into submission or will you walk in the same boldness of Peter, John, and Paul? 

Since WWII, the church has coexisted with the opposition without significant challenges.  However, the opposition has taken over many aspects of society today in a very subtle fashion.  By and large, it started in the schools when The Lord’s Prayer was removed.  Once kids no longer kept The Lord God Almighty at the forefront of their consciousness on a daily basis, many kids focused on what the world system was offering.  Accountability to GOD was no longer a priority for those kids who had no spiritual leader at home.

Now, schools have restricted entry, bullet-resistant windows, metal detectors, and additional police presence.  Holiness is no longer promoted in schools.

Jesus spoke in Luke 11:

1  Now it came to pass, as Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”

2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say:

Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name.

Your Kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in Heaven.

3 Give us day by day our daily bread.

4 And forgive us our sins, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.”

The word hallowed means: holy; to render or acknowledge, or to be venerable or hallow; to separate from profane things and dedicate to God; consecrate things to God; dedicate people to God.

When those kids prayed, they acknowledged the Holiness of Our Heavenly Father every school day.  Little by little, they became accountable for their actions.

Pursuing Holiness- Part 17

May 24th, 2024

Walking in Holiness, being led by The Holy Spirit, is the solution?

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 4:

13 Now when they (the Sanhedrin) saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

16 saying, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

17 But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this Name.”

18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the Name of Jesus.

19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.

20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”

21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way of punishing them, because of the people, since they all glorified God for what had been done.

22 For the man was over forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed.

Men can only walk in the power that has been given to them by the people.  This is why those in power create and finance division among the people.  The adversary promotes division and competition so that there will be no unity among the people.  Without unity, those in power tend to remain in place.

23 And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

24 So when they heard that, they raised their Voice to God with one accord and said:

“Lord, You are God, Who made Heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them,

25 Who by the mouth of Your servant David have said: ‘Why did the nations rage, And the people plot vain things?

26 The kings of the earth took their stand, And the rulers were gathered together Against the LORD and against His Christ.’

27 “For truly against Your Holy Servant Jesus, Whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together

28 to do whatever Your Hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. [29] Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your Word,

30 by stretching out Your Hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the Name of Your Holy Servant Jesus.

31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the Word of God with boldness.

Peter went from denying Christ three times to confronting the Sanhedrin in unwavering boldness.  What was the difference?  He walked in Holiness, boldness, and was led by The Holy Spirit.  I am fully persuaded by The Word of GOD that this is THE solution to our current situation!  Is there any greater priority than this?

Pursuing Holiness- Part 16

May 23rd, 2024

Do we need to be well educated to walk in Holiness and serve mankind?

The Sanhedrin was a Jewish judicial and administrative body made up of local elites, including scribes, members of the high-priestly family, and lay elders. The term “Sanhedrin” comes from the Greek word sunedrion, which means “sitting together”. The Sanhedrin had two types of courts: the Great Sanhedrin, which had 71 elders and acted as the Supreme Court, and the Lesser Sanhedrin, which had 23 elders and could be found in each city.

There were two different groups in authority, that is to say, “the elite”.  Pharisees claimed Mosaic authority for their interpretation of Jewish religious law, while Sadducees represented the authority of the priestly privileges and prerogatives established since the days of Solomon, when Zadok, their ancestor, officiated as high priest.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 4:

5  And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers (the Sanhedrin), elders, and scribes,

6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well,

10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Whom you crucified, Whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.

11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’

12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

It is critical that you and I realize the importance of the above passage in our own walk.  It is not our education or training that really matters in dealing with the overwhelming issues at hand.  We are at a time that has never existed before on earth:

The United States has accumulated a national debt that can never be paid off.  For all practical purposes, the government is bankrupt.  Other governments are in a similar situation.

The “elites” are determined to bring all nations under a one world government.

Vaccines are being created as bioweapons against mankind. 

The goal of the elites is to move the inhabitants of the earth to a digital currency whereby they can totally control individual spending, movement, and elimination of those who challenge them.

The elites want to reduce the global population to five hundred million.

Who decides who lives and who dies?  Not you or me.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is programmed by individuals who have their own intent and narrative.  It is meant to replace The God of Heaven and earth.

Assets you own are no longer protected by law but instead are subject to those who are in control of the current financial system.

Is there hope for you and me?  Absolutely!  The King of the universe, the Creator of Heaven and earth is on our side.  The solution begins in The Spirit and as we are led by The Holy Spirit, we will walk in the same boldness as Peter and John.

We don’t need PhD’s or MBA’s to be led by The Holy Spirit.  We need to walk in Holiness and be fully led by The Holy Spirit in every step we take.

Consider the fact that the Sanhedrin was the group that fulfilled FATHER’S plan for our salvation by crucifying Our Lord and Savior.  How is HE going to deal with the current situation?  It is way above my “pay grade” but one thing I know for sure, HE is always several moves ahead of the adversary!

Pursuing Holiness- Part 15

May 22nd, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will serve and affect change!

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 3:

19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

20 and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before,

21 Whom Heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His Holy prophets since the world began.

22 For Moses truly said to the fathers, ‘The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brethren. Him you shall hear in all things, whatever He says to you.

23 And it shall be that every soul who will not hear that Prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.’

24 Yes, and all the prophets, from Samuel and those who follow, as many as have spoken, have also foretold these days.

25 You are sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’

26 To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities.”

Joshua spoke by THE SPIRIT in Joshua chapter 22:

5   But take careful heed to do the commandment and the law which Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, to Love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.

What does a mature Son and Daughter of GOD do?  They serve in whatever capacity they have been given.  Jesus was the Chief Servant of The Holy One so we should follow in His Footsteps.  That is what this ministry is all about: to serve mankind and move people toward Holiness.  This is accomplished as we walk in Agape Love, faith, and hope.

What will happen as we mature in Holiness?  It should be no different for us as we see with the disciples on the Day of Pentecost.  They were empowered with boldness and began walking in the power and authority of the Name of Jesus.  We should pursue doing the same.

Do you want to change the course of the country you live in?  I am persuaded that the only way to avert destruction from the current path of nations is to embrace and walk in Holiness.  Consider Peter.  No one was interested in what he had to say prior to the Day of Pentecost.  However, on that day everything changed.  He preached to 3,000 and they repented and were added to the church.   

What happened next?  It is recorded by Luke who was moved by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 4:

1  Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them,

2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening.

4 However, many of those who heard The Word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

Quickly, two thousand more were added to the church.  This was not well accepted by the leaders of the day.  They were losing power over the people; The King of the Universe saw to that!  If you want to change your environment, walk in Holiness.

Pursuing Holiness- Part 14

May 21st, 2024

What should we expect if we are walking in Holiness?

On the Day of Pentecost, Peter experienced a transformation resulting in him walking in Holiness and one example is given immediately after his transformation.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 3:

6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”

7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them-walking, leaping, and praising God.

9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God.

10 Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Peter wasn’t surprised.  John wasn’t surprised yet the onlookers were filled with wonder and amazement… they were astonished at what just happened!  Peter did not keep this power and authority to himself but instead immediately walked in it and blessed a man beyond comparison.  Notice that the man did not have to learn how to walk, run, or leap.  His body bypassed the maturing process of developing leg muscles.

What did the lame man do next?  He held on to Peter and John as all the people gathered.  It was now time for a speech to those who were ready to listen.  They were now interested in what Peter had to say.

11  Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon’s, greatly amazed.

12 So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently at us, as though by our own power or Godliness we had made this man walk?

Neither Peter nor John took credit for this miracle.  They pointed everyone to Jesus Who walked as a Servant of The Holy One, referencing Isaiah 49:7.

13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go.

14 But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, [

15 and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.

16 And His name, through faith in His Name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

Not only did the power of GOD heal this man, but he also received immediate soundness in his legs.

17 “Yet now, brethren, I know that you did it in ignorance, as did also your rulers.

18 But those things which God foretold by the mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ would suffer, He has thus fulfilled.

19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

20 and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before,

21 Whom Heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His Holy prophets since the world began.

22 For Moses truly said to the fathers, ‘The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brethren. Him you shall hear in all things, whatever He says to you.

23 And it shall be that every soul who will not hear that Prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.’

24 Yes, and all the prophets, from Samuel and those who follow, as many as have spoken, have also foretold these days.

25 You are sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’

26 To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities.”

Peter and John expected power and authority immediately after they received the Baptism of The Holy Spirit.  Why did they expect such an infilling?  They now had faith in the Words of Jesus when He spoke just prior to His ascension in Luke 24:

44  Then He said to them, “These are the Words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.”

45 And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.

46 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,

47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His Name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

48 And you are witnesses of these things.

49 Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on High.

Shouldn’t we walk in the same Holy power and authority once we have received the fullness of The Holy Spirit as Jesus prophesied?