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In Colossians chapter 3 Paul wrote:

15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Paul admonishes us to let the peace of FATHER rule in our hearts.  This infers that we will have challenges set before us where peace can be taken from us if we allow it.  We can be on a certain path and adversity will present itself but we must trust in FATHER to guide us through such times and know that HE will successfully take us through to the other side.  We must not let anxiety overtake our peace.  As we hear FATHER to a greater degree, our peace will endure for we know HIS Love is greater than any obstacle set before us.

In Romans chapter 8 Paul also wrote:

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

You must have this confidence that FATHER foreknew you and ordained you to be born at this time to the earthly parents HE designated at the place HE determined.  HE is not unaware of your or my circumstances and we should expect HIS Love to be our guiding light as we navigate the challenges set before us.  We should pray and expect HIM to respond to our call for guidance.  HE is ready and willing to respond to those who are called and aligned to HIM according to HIS purpose.

When you realize HE is leading you by HIS SPIRIT you will become grateful and thankful.  You will look forward to HIS Word dwelling in you and being expressed outward to teach and admonish others by HIS grace.  Whatever you do whether it be in your words or your actions, do it to exalt Christ which is always by Love.  Give FATHER the glory and honor for your successes for it is HIM who provide the gifts and calling for those achievements.

There will be those who attempt to manipulate you and exploit you in some manner for their own glory and agendas.  FATHER will show you their devices so that you will steer clear of them and not be caught up in their snares.  HIS wisdom will prevail and expose such devices.  As you deal with those situations HIS peace will rule and prevail.

In 1 Corinthians chapter 6 Paul wrote:

19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?

20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

When we give our hearts to Our Lord Jesus Christ and receive the Holy Spirit, HIS SPIRIT dwells in us.  We are now HIS!  The problem is that we don’t act like it even after much instruction by those who are called to five-fold ministry.  In many cases, we have allowed revelation to go dormant in us to the point where it becomes a distant memory.  In some cases the revelation was mixed with soulish desires and became tainted resulting in powerlessness.

Our souls long for peace and many think that peace will come through money, houses, and other “things”.  Peace only comes through your walk with FATHER and HE sent forth HIS Holy Spirit to dwell in you so the communication could happen at a personal level.  HE really does want to talk to you, lead you, and guide you throughout your life.  HE wants to establish HIS Kingdom in you first and then have you go forth and spread it to the next person.  HE wants you to glorify HIM in all that you say and do.

What about all my past “screw ups”?  HE Loves us so much HE is willing to forgive you, cleanse you, and restore you fully to HIM.  After all, that is what Love does.  There may be a needed corrective judgment required to clean out some deep-seated belief implanted in you at an early age by an influential adult.  As children we look to our parents or some other adult as our example but unless they were glorifying FATHER, their influence could have resulted in a belief contrary to Love.  That belief must be removed and we must be willing to extract anything else that keeps our personal temple from being spotless.  If we ask FATHER to expose those impurities, HE will gladly oblige.

Jesus would not have paid the price if it were not possible for us to ultimately glorify FATHER in our spirit and body.  You must no longer accept defeat as an option.  Jesus provided us many examples of those who have given up in the area of healing and health until He came along and healed them all.  Why do we today believe more in men and women in white coats who have been trained by others in white coats to be more effective in resolving our health issues than OUR CREATOR?

In 3 John, the Beloved Disciple wrote:

2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

3 For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.

4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

John knew Jesus as well as any other disciple.  He knew Jesus’ intent behind Jesus’ acts.  Here we see that John prays that we prosper in all things and be in good health.  Our soul (mind, will, and emotions) needs to prosper as well.  If we are truly prospering we should be glorifying FATHER.  Sickness does not glorify HIM but instead indicates that our body isn’t functioning as HE designed it to function.  We should not die due to sickness and disease for it is FATHER’S Divine Intent to simply remove our breath on that appointed day.  Cancer is not HIS preferred method of completing your life.  Cancer is caused by an interference in the normal operation of your cellular structure whether it be physical or spiritual in nature.

As you glorify FATHER in body and spirit, expect your body to begin aligning with HIS Word.  Expect it to become responsive to HIS healing Word.  Expect your mind to align with HIS Divine Intent and you will begin to think new thoughts that place you on that straight and narrow path Jesus called THE WAY.  Only on that path do you fully glorify FATHER.  All other paths ultimately lead to death and destruction and many are populating those other paths today.

In Sherry Rogers’ recent newsletter:

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There are those who are called to enter into the “Promised” land today but many will give excuses such as is found in Luke 14:

17 and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, for all things are now ready.’

18 But they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it. I ask you to have me excused.’

19 And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them. I ask you to have me excused.’

20 Still another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’

What is so important that you are unwilling to lay your life down for THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY?  Little do people realize that as you give yourself fully to FATHER, HE is able to give HIMSELF fully to you.  Let me assure you it is a great life even when the adversary comes to mess with you.  Knowing that FATHER is with you allows you to rest in the midst of your enemies:

Psalm 138:7 ​​Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me;

​​You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies,

​​And Your right hand will save me.

My daughter recently shared a quote with me: What we fear most often reveals where we trust GOD the least.  Only you and FATHER truly know what is in your heart.  Whatever your area of weakness is, let FATHER turn it into a strength.  Do you have a hard time praying?  If so, consider that you don’t have a deep enough relationship with FATHER or you could easily carry on a conversation with HIM.  If you knew HIS Ways you could and would proclaim them as you present the request at hand.  If you knew Christ The Healer, you would pursue healing through Him rather than a man or woman with a white coat who is practicing on you.

Many are predisposed to focusing on politics, sports, hobbies, etc. whereas I am predisposed with knowing FATHER and HIS ways to the point I can make a blessed difference in people’s lives.  When you have a solution to a problem that truly works, you want to share it with others.  When you encounter a difficult situation and you are led out of it in a peaceful and positive fashion, you rejoice and seek to share it to the benefit of those willing to listen.

The world is in a persistent state of turmoil now and we must ask who has a solution to all of the problems plaguing mankind today.  Only FATHER can bring us out of the muck and mire for there is none with the ability to do so other than HIM.  Love is the only answer and the question is will you participate in HIS deliverance as a vessel of honor or will you simply be one of the untold recipients.  If you are in the latter group, what will be your excuse for missing out on the most exciting opportunity of a lifetime?  Once you begin to know HIS Way, HIS Truth, and HIS Life, you will be at peace in any situation you find yourself in.

Jesus spoke:

John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Let FATHER flow through you to the benefit of others.

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Luke 11:52 “Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered.”

There is plenty of room in Heaven for everyone and no one needs to be left out.  There are more than enough resources available to every man, woman, and child to live in full sufficiency as well.  If you have read these writings on a consistent basis, you would find that it is my intent to help you navigate through your current situation and show you a better Way.  FATHER has done miraculous things in my life and I want to assure you that HE will do so on your behalf as well.

Men want to circumvent the process FATHER has set before us because they focus on scarcity and assume that there is no such thing as complete sufficiency for all.  Out of this mindset, competition arises for resources and this is a primary reason for war.  “You have what I want or need and you won’t give it to me willingly thus I must take it by whatever means necessary.”

If knowledge and education were the keys to understanding in solving the world’s problems we would have already attained peace and prosperity.  With access to the Internet, schools, libraries, and other educational materials, a successful result should have presented itself by now but it hasn’t.  Wisdom would tell you that this path is not the answer.

The key to understanding is the revelation of Love and it is counterintuitive to the mind.  Time and time again, Jesus did virtually the opposite of what the most intelligent men were expecting.  Instead of conquering the Romans He went to the cross.  Instead of endorsing the current leaders He challenged their authority and ways.

42 “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass by justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.”

The Pharisees had reduced the intent of giving to an outward tradition and enterprise without regard to the inward intent thus departing from Love.  You must give with the proper intent or it is simply an empty act with no true value.  As I look back over my life, giving according to FATHER’S purpose was paramount to receiving sufficiency.  I had to be willing to trust HIM for taking care of my family’s needs in order for the windows of Heaven to open up on my behalf.

Almsgiving must be done by a motivation of Love.  Giving is a critical aspect of the Kingdom and exchange is necessary and healthy as we move forward.  When you hoard, you hinder the blessing found in the movement of value.  Consider if the heart “hoarded” or stopped the blood to the rest of the body.  Flow of resources with the proper intent will cause the Kingdom to grow and take over the earth.  This flow is now at hand and those who participate will see FATHER do great things in their lives.  Others will observe and weep deeply.

Reading Scripture without the SPIRIT of its Intent will not move you closer to FATHER.  The scribes and Pharisees knew Scripture but their hearts were far from FATHER and HIS Divine Intent of Love.  Abraham did not have a Bible.  Noah did not have a Bible yet he fulfilled his calling.  Spending quality time with FATHER and knowing HIS Character is the key to understanding.  Embracing HIS Love in your life will cause you to not only find the right path but also to stay on the path which is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

A friend of mine called me yesterday afternoon to confirm that I stirred the pot with the blog on giving.  Jesus did the same as mentioned in Matthew 19:

16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”

17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good?  No one is good but One,that is, God.  But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”

18 He said to Him, “Which ones?”

Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not steal,’ ‘You shall not bear false witness,’ 19 ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”

20 The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth.  What do I still lack?”

21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

This particular encounter is also mentioned in Mark 10:13–16 and Luke 18:15–17  thus it clearly is being emphasized for our benefit.  One can present all sorts of arguments against giving and tithing but the fact remains that if you withhold anything the Holy Spirit instructs you to part with, you are worshipping another god just as the rich young ruler.  Many of you would say “I’m not rich.”  By U.S. standards you may not be rich but by Romanian standards you are.  By African standard you are as well for it is all relative.

Proverbs 11:25  The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.

This simply states a Truth that FATHER will bless those who are willing vessels.  Those who withhold blessing and opportunity to be blessed are mentioned in the next verse:

26:  The people will curse him who withholds grain,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

If you withhold seed then the other person he has no ability to plant and receive a crop thus implementing the law of seedtime and harvest.

28: He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like foliage.

Do you trust FATHER or your money in the bank?  Some are currently predicting your money in the bank will evaporate to a value of zero.  Now is the time to plant into the Kingdom.  Your giving must be properly motivated for you should not be “giving to get” but “getting to give”.  When you give expecting nothing in return, FATHER will be the Source of your blessing, not man.  In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke:

1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.

2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.

Your left hand represents your judgment, reasoning, analysis whereas your right hand represents mercy being led by the Holy Spirit.  When the Holy Spirit gives you an amount to give, often the left brain will begin reasoning why you should give less, possibly down to zero.  When my wife and I give, I purpose to give the first amount I receive knowing that additional contemplation will result in a lower, watered down amount.

If you can’t overcome the money issue, how can you expect to be one of the Elect?  We all know that this is the most sensitive topic that must be dealt with.  I don’t need your money to go and build a 5,000 seat sanctuary.  FATHER doesn’t either.  YOU need to give in order to overcome the most subtle obstacle to moving toward complete maturity as a Son.  FATHER is the ultimate Giver.  Many quibble over 10% of their income and Jesus challenged the rich young ruler with 100%.  Becoming a giver is the issue for FATHER Loves a cheerful giver.  Consider if one of your organs such as your heart was unwilling to share with the rest of the body.  Paul wrote:

13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,

15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—

16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.

In the end, giving is all about Love.