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Unbelief is believing the wrong thing!

Jesus was approached by a man who had a son plagued by a demon.  Matthew recorded the encounter in Matthew chapter 17:

14 And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying,

15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water.

16 So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him.”

The disciples were intimidated by the demon’s power over the son.  They were not confident in their own power and authority to cast out the demon.  Jesus was not pleased.

17 Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me.” 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour.

19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?”

20 So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

21 However, this kind does not go out except by prayer.”

The disciples’ understanding was distorted and corrupted (perverse) even though they observed Jesus healing the multitudes.  Have we allowed our thinking to be corrupted by believing the wrong things? 

Everyone has a belief system.  The problem is what they believe is wrong.  They often believe their opinion to be fact and anyone who does not believe their opinion is wrong.  Often, facts don’t matter.  Revelation from GOD doesn’t matter either.

If we fully align our beliefs with The Word of GOD, then HE can flow through you and HIS power can be displayed.  We are meant to walk like Jesus in every area including nature, character, temperament, power, healing, miracles; until then, we are not where GOD wants us to be.  This is what it means to be a manifested son of GOD.

The Word is our final authority. Our experiences must be judged by Scripture not Scripture judged by experiences. The Word of God is forever settled in Heaven, we must settle it on earth.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Psalm chapter 119:

89 Forever, O LORD, Your Word is settled in Heaven.

90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.

91 They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants. 92 Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction.

93 I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me Life.

HIS Word will never change.  In contrast, men’s words are unreliable and subject to change without notice.  HE created the universe, and we rely on the movement of the sun, moon, and stars every single day.  Why do people overlook this reality and choose to deny the obvious? 

How did Jesus deal with unbelief?  He would give the people a sign by healing the lame, deaf, and blind.  The people could no longer disregard the Truth.  He forced the people to deal with the Truth of The Gospel.  True signs cannot be denied.  Jesus expects us to walk in the same manner.

Jesus spoke in Mark chapter 16:

15 And Jesus said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.

16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;

18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

We must not allow unbelief to hinder us as we fulfill the Great Commission.  As we continue to immerse ourselves in Truth, unbelief will no longer be found among us.

We have a choice to be free from the devil!

Religion does not set us free, The Word of GOD that we embrace sets us free.

Jesus spoke in John chapter 8:

31 Jesus said to those Jews who believed in Him, “When you continue to embrace all that I teach, you prove that you are My true followers.

32 For if you abide (embrace) in the Truth, it will release true freedom into your lives.”

33 Surprised by this, they said, “But we’re the descendants of Abraham and we’re already free. We’ve never been in bondage to anyone. How could you say that we will be released into more freedom?”

34 “I speak Eternal Truth,” Jesus said. “When you sin you are not free. You’ve become a slave in bondage to your sin.

35 And slaves have no permanent standing in a family, like a son does, for a son is a part of the family forever.

36 So if the Son sets you free from sin, then become a true son and be unquestionably free!

The word “abide” signifies more than just staying; it often denotes a deep, spiritual dwelling, a connection, and a dependence on God or Christ. It can mean to remain in a place, endure, wait, or maintain a relationship. The concept of abiding is particularly emphasized in the context of being in Christ, emphasizing a continual and intimate relationship. 

It is imperative that we know The Truth in Scripture rather than simply relying on someone to insert his or her opinion of what The Truth is.  Each of us is responsible for searching out the Scriptures so that we know The Truth which sets us free. 

The Truth will make you free and keep you free.  As we immerse ourselves in The Word, our faith to carry out Jesus’ commands will materialize to such a degree that we will confidently pray for the sick and see good fruit.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 28:

30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him,

31 preaching the Kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.

As The Word truly abides in you, you will have the confidence and the boldness to minister anywhere, any time.  Paul walked in such confidence and boldness as he preached and fulfilled the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 3:

14 So I kneel humbly in Awe before the Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah,

15 the perfect Father of every father and child in heaven and on the earth.

16 And I pray that He would unveil within you the unlimited riches of His glory and favor until supernatural strength floods your innermost being with His Divine might and explosive power.

FATHER wants to flood us with HIS Divine might and explosive power.  It is our choice to accept and embrace this Truth.

17 Then, by constantly using your faith, the life of Christ will be released deep inside you, and the resting place of His Love will become the very source and root of your life.

We are to walk by faith and preach The Gospel, heal the sick, and cast out demons without reservation.  That is what a mature son and daughter is supposed to do.

18-19 Then you will be empowered to discover what every Holy one experiences—the great magnitude of the astonishing Love of Christ in all its dimensions. How deeply intimate and far-reaching is His Love! How enduring and inclusive it is! Endless Love beyond measurement that transcends our understanding—this extravagant Love pours into you until you are filled to overflowing with the fullness of God!

We walk out our calling by Love, not duty.

20 Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this. He will achieve infinitely more than your greatest request, your most unbelievable dream, and exceed your wildest imagination! He will outdo them all, for His miraculous power constantly energizes you.

We are called to walk in the supernatural and not accept scarcity that the world promotes.  As we walk out our calling in Love, we are free, and the devil will cease his attempts to divert us from the Great Commission.  He will focus on those who are weak and immature.

We must discipline our minds and bodies!

We must train our mind and body to be vigilant.

Wisdom spoke in Proverbs 1:

1 Here are Kingdom revelations, Words to live by, and Words of Wisdom given to empower you to reign in life, written as proverbs by Israel’s King Solomon, David’s son.

2 Within these sayings will be found the revelation of Wisdom and the impartation of Spiritual understanding. Use them as keys to unlock the treasures of true knowledge.

3 Those who cling to these words will receive discipline to demonstrate Wisdom in every relationship and to choose what is right and just and fair.

Will you find True Wisdom on social media?  By and large, we only find opinions and focus on the nonessential aspects of life.  They draw your attention away from The Word and entertain your soul.

Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Peter chapter 5:

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 

You will either walk in obedience to GOD’S Word or that of the adversary, there is no neutral ground.  We must train our mind to submit to GOD’S Word in all areas.  Before we were born again, we submitted to the devil and his dominion.

Jesus spoke and explained the parable of man’s heart in Mark chapter 4:

14 The sower sows the Word.

15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the Word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the Word that was sown in their hearts.

16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the Word, immediately receive it with gladness;

17 and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the Word’s sake, immediately they stumble.

18 Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word,

19 and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the Word, and it becomes unfruitful.

The devil wants to defend his worldly kingdom and prevent The Kingdom of GOD to come forth in the earth.  He knows that when we truly receive the Word and act on It, we take ground for The Kingdom of GOD.  The adversary wants believers to remain inactive and do nothing to bring forth the Kingdom of God on the earth.

If you are inactive on behalf of The Kingdom of GOD, in essence, you are being moved by the adversary who has convinced your mind to remain complacent.  One way to do this is to flood your mind with social media and TV that promotes his agenda of lust, greed, and desire for other things.

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.

To reemphasize, you will either submit to GOD or you will submit to the devil.  There is no neutral ground else there would no necessity for salvation.

Jesus provided us with an example of unbelief in Mark chapter 9:

17 Then one of the crowd answered and said, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit.

18 And wherever it seizes him, it throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to Your disciples, that they should cast it out, but they could not.”

19 He answered him and said, “O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to Me.”

20 Then they brought him to Him. And when he saw Him, immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on the ground and wallowed, foaming at the mouth.

Notice that the demon immediately expressed himself before Jesus, challenging His authority.

21 So He asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood.

22 And often he has thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”

23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.“

24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

The father expressed the reality that he was double minded concerning his son.

[25] When Jesus saw that the people came running together, He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it: “Deaf and dumb spirit, I command you, come out of him and enter him no more!”

26 Then the spirit cried out, convulsed him greatly, and came out of him. And he became as one dead, so that many said, “He is dead.”

27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose.

Did Jesus pray some lengthy prayer to FATHER?  No, He commanded the deaf and dumb spirit to come out.  You and I have the power and authority to do the same if we fully submit to THE WORD!  This comes through our daily discipline in focusing on The Word and not the world’s alternatives for our attention.

Our meat is to do the Will of GOD!

We are meant to transition from the milk of The Word to the “meat” of The Word just as Jesus did the Will of HIM Who sent Him.

Jesus spoke in John chapter 4:

31 Then the disciples began to insist that Jesus eat some of the food they brought back with them, saying, “Teacher, you must eat something.”

32 But He said to them, “I have meat to eat of which you do not know.”

33 Puzzled by this, the disciples began to discuss it among themselves, “Did someone already bring him food?”

34 To clarify, Jesus spoke up and said, “My meat is to do the Will of Him Who sent Me and bring it to completion (to be finished).”

Jesus spoke in the following confirming passages in the Gospels:

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto Me in Heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. KJV

Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My Name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. KJV

As we mature in Christ and fully accept being joint heirs with Him, we will come to the realization that we have been given the same power and authority that Jesus walked in.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:

14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

Many believers want to be known as sons of GOD, but we need to walk and minister accordingly.  We are to deliver restoration to those in need and this includes healing of their bodies as a sign to the unbeliever of who we are in Christ. 

This is what it means to be a doer of The Word, not a hearer only.  Those who are on the milk of The Word are the hearers and are not yet producing fruit on behalf of The Kingdom.

15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”

The mature sons of GOD place their trust in FATHER and seek only to do HIS Will on earth.  They make no personal claims to be exalted but only seek to exalt the Name of Jesus Christ when signs come forth.

16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

17 and if children, then heirs-heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

The Holy Spirit in us will bear witness of who we are as we go forth into the world.  Each one of us is a missionary in our own designated mission field.  Your mission field may be your city, county, or state.  You don’t have to go to Africa to be a missionary.  Your field may even simply be your street.

Will there be those who reject Christ when you minister Him to them?  Sadly, yes.  It will be painful to see their rejection just as it was painful to Christ to see the same rejection in Jerusalem in His final days on earth.

Being a missionary with signs following is simpler than you think.  I will write more establishing the foundation of being a doer and walking out our mission.

What is the purpose of the “milk” of The Word?

The milk of The Word is to prepare us for the “meat” of The Word.

Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Peter chapter 2:

1 So abandon every form of evil, deceit, hypocrisy, feelings of jealousy and slander.

2 In the same way that nursing infants cry for milk, you must intensely crave the pure Spiritual milk of God’s Word. For this “milk” will cause you to grow into maturity, fully nourished and strong for life—

Immature believers must be tenderly discipled with the pure “milk” of The Word.  The mature saints must endeavor to keep their teaching pure, without empty traditions of men which are of no effect.  What is supposed to happen when the immature believer grows into maturity?

Jesus spoke in John chapter 4:

31 Then the disciples began to insist that Jesus eat some of the food they brought back with them, saying, “Teacher, you must eat something.”

32 But He said to them, “I have meat to eat of which you do not know.”

33 Puzzled by this, the disciples began to discuss it among themselves, “Did someone already bring him food?”

34 To clarify, Jesus spoke up and said, “My meat is to do the Will of Him Who sent Me and bring it to completion (to be finished).”

The mature believers are to do the works of Christ and bring their individual callings to completion.  This involves sowing and reaping.

35 As the crowds emerged from the village, Jesus said to his disciples, “Why would you say, ‘The harvest is another four months away’? Look at all the people coming—now is harvest time! Their hearts are like vast fields of ripened grain—ready for a harvest.

36 Everyone who reaps these souls for Eternal life will receive a reward. Both those who plant Spiritual seeds and those who reap the Spiritual harvest will celebrate together with great joy!

37 And this confirms the saying, ‘One sows the seed and another reaps the harvest.’

38 I have sent you out to harvest a field that you haven’t planted, where many others have labored long and hard before you. And now you are privileged to profit from their labors and reap the harvest.”

Jesus spoke to His twelve disciples in Matthew chapter 10:

5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans.

6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.’

8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

What were the results?

Mark recorded by The Holy Spirit in Mark chapter 6:

12 So they went out and preached that people should repent.

13 And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them.

Afterwards, Jesus sent out seventy disciples in Luke chapter10:

1 After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.

2 Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.

9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God has come near to you.’

10 But whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say,

11 ‘The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the Kingdom of God has come near you.’

17 Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your Name.”

Why did Jesus send out twelve and later seventy?  He could not do it all Himself.  He needed Doers of The Word, not hearers only.  Mature Sons and Daughters of GOD must realize that they are commanded to sow and reap on behalf of The Kingdom.  Sowing The Word takes on many forms, both direct and indirect.  We should ask The Holy Spirit the following, “What is the best use my resources today on behalf of The Kingdom of GOD?”  Then, do it!

Expect a breakthrough of success!

Don’t allow yourself to grow weary of doing good.  Doing good renews the inward man day by day.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 6:

7 God will never be mocked! For what you plant will always be the very thing you harvest.

8 The harvest you reap reveals the seed that you planted. If you plant the corrupt seeds of self-life into this natural realm, you can expect a harvest of corruption. If you plant the good seeds of Spirit-life you will reap beautiful fruits that grow from the Everlasting Life of the Spirit.

9 And don’t allow yourselves to be weary in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest you’ve planted is coming!

We are to be tenacious in planting good seeds.  The word tenacious means: persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired.  Our faith should be described as tenacious in expecting the manifestation of things hoped for.

10 Take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to others, especially to our brothers and sisters in the family of faith!

Being a blessing to others in a consistent manner is like adding fertilizer to a field of seeds you have planted.  It encourages faster results.

On the other hand, words of unbelief can slow down or even eliminate a good harvest.  Does a farmer dig up the seed before its time of production wondering if it will produce?  Words have power!  Let’s consider Zechariah.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Luke 1:

6 Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s Eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord’s commandments and regulations.

7 They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old.

8 One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week.

9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense.

10 While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying.

11 While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar.

12 Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him.

13 But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John.

14 You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,

15 for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.

16 And he will turn many Israelites to the Lord their God.

17 He will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah. He will prepare the people for the coming of the Lord. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and he will cause those who are rebellious to accept the wisdom of the Godly.”

An angel of THE LORD appears to him, and he immediately looks at the natural rather than the Supernatural encounter.

18 Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.”

What more could you want?  You are in the most Sacred place in Israel, an angel shows up and announces that your prayers have been answered.  Not only that, it is Gabriel standing before you!

19 Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very Presence of God. It was HE Who sent me to bring you this good news!

20 But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For My Words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time.“

Zechariah was made to remain silent so that his unbelief would not adversely affect the answer to prayer or delay its fulfillment.  Let’s contrast him with Abraham.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 4:

19 In spite of being nearly one hundred years old when the promise of having a son was made, Abraham’s faith was so strong that it could not be undermined by the fact that he and Sarah were incapable of conceiving a child.

20-21 He never stopped believing God’s promise, for he was made strong in his faith to father a child. And because he was mighty in faith and convinced that God had all the power needed to fulfill his promises, Abraham glorified God!

22 So now you can see why Abraham’s faith was credited to his account as righteousness before God.

23 And this declaration was not just spoken over Abraham,

24 but also over us. For when we believe and embrace the ONE Who brought Our Lord Jesus back to Life, perfect righteousness will be credited to our account as well.

We must not allow unbelief to adversely affect the breakthrough in whatever we are praying for.  Let patience have its perfect work and know that FATHER will cause the breakthrough to come forth at the proper time.

GOD has unlimited resources at HIS disposal!

What limits us from receiving those resources here on earth?  While in His earthly ministry, Jesus had no lack.

Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 17:

24 After they arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax approached Peter and asked, “Does your teacher pay the tax for the upkeep of the temple, like the rest of us?”

25 “Of course He does,” Peter answered. When Peter walked into the house, and before he had a chance to speak, Jesus spoke up and said, “Peter, I have a question for you. Who pays tolls or taxes to a king? Is tax collected from the king’s own children, or from his subjects?”

26 “From his subjects,” Peter answered. Jesus replied, “That’s right. The children get off free without paying taxes.

27 But so that we don’t offend them, go to the lake and throw out your hook, and the first fish that rises up will have a coin in its mouth. It will be the exact amount you need to pay the temple tax for both of us.”

Jesus had no issue in paying tax, not only for Himself, but for Peter as well.

In Matthew chapter 16, Jesus had a teaching moment with the disciples (and us):

5 Later, as Jesus and his disciples crossed over to the other side of Lake Galilee, the disciples realized they had forgotten to bring any loaves of bread.

6 Jesus spoke up and said, “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.”

7 Thinking Jesus was scolding them over not bringing bread, they began to discuss it among themselves.

8 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “You have such little faith! Why are you arguing with one another about having no bread?

9 Are you so slow to understand? Have you forgotten the miracle of feeding the five thousand families and how each of you ended up with a basket full of fragments?

10 And how seven loaves of bread fed four thousand families with baskets left over?

11 Don’t you understand? I’m not talking about bread, but I’m warning you to avoid the yeast of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.”

12 Then finally they realized he wasn’t talking about yeast found in bread, but the error of the teachings of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.

Multiplying the loaves and the fishes were to instruct the disciples of Jesus’ connection to a world that has absolutely no lack but also that it is a world of extreme abundance.  They were restricting themselves to worldly thinking rather than Heavenly reality.

The Beloved Disciple recorded by The Holy Spirit in John chapter 13:

3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His Hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God,

4 rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself.

5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.

Jesus was aware of two things before He washed the disciples’ feet.  He had access to unlimited resources; The FATHER had given all things into His Hands.  As a Son, He had access to FATHER’S Kingdom.  Secondly, He is giving us who are trustworthy, access to all things as well.

Jesus spoke in John chapter 16:

15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.

The purpose of the unlimited resources is not for building personal kingdoms.  A mature son makes the best servant because he knows FATHER’S Intent for the resources.  It is to bring forth Heaven to earth.  The purpose of a son serving is different than the serving of a servant.  The servant simply follows orders without understanding. 

The son serves with hope because he can see the future.  The son is preparing something for the purposes of GOD in the earth, ultimately to bring forth HIS Kingdom.  A mature son will be given access to the unlimited resources of Heaven because he has been found to be trustworthy at each level of access.

GOD has intentions, purposes, and plans that are yet unfolding and a mature son has that in his heart and in mind as he is serving mankind.

At the Judgment Seat of Christ, we will be duly recompensed!

When the temporary no longer exists in our lives, what will be left to judge?  Jesus will not look at the plaques on our wall nor will He consider the value of the physical assets we retained until death.  He will look at our works, our fruitfulness on behalf of HIS Kingdom.  Paul was passionate about this revelation, so am I as I write to you each day. 

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Corinthians chapter 5:

1 We are convinced that even if these bodies we live in are folded up at death like tents, we will still have a God-built home that no human hands have built, which will last forever in the Heavenly realm.

2 We inwardly sigh as we live in these physical “tents,” longing to put on a new body for our life in Heaven,

3 in the belief that once we put on our new “clothing” we won’t find ourselves “naked.”

4 So, while living in this “tent,” we groan under its burden, not because we want to die but because we want these new bodies. We crave for all that is mortal to be swallowed up by Eternal Life.

Our worldly possessions are temporary and will be of no value in Eternity.  Why accumulate “stuff” to fill up closets, rooms, and storage units?  Each of us needs to discern between necessity and excess, me included!  In the past, my ego bought items that I really didn’t need.  They ended up being classified as “clutter” to be given away or thrown away.

5 And this is no empty hope, for God Himself is the One Who has prepared us for this wonderful destiny. And to confirm this promise, He has given us the Holy Spirit, like an engagement ring, as a guarantee.

I have deep gratitude for having the Presence and manifestation of The Holy Spirit in my life.

6 That’s why we’re always full of courage. Even while we’re at home in the body, we’re homesick to be with the Master—

7 for we live by faith, not by what we see with our eyes.

8 We live with a joyful confidence, yet at the same time we take delight in the thought of leaving our bodies behind to be at home with the Lord.

9 So whether we live or die we make it our life’s passion to live our lives pleasing to Him.

Eight years ago, I was expected to die in about two weeks.  I immediately forgave everyone I could think of and then asked THE LORD if I missed anybody.  HE then said, “You will live and not die!”  Do you know what possessions I was concerned about?  None, none mattered to me.  My passion to serve THE LORD increased knowing what gift HE gave me.  My interests in the natural world’s priorities decreased dramatically.  My priorities changed.

10 For one day we will all be openly revealed before Christ on His Throne so that each of us will be duly recompensed for our actions done in life, whether good or worthless.

11 Since we are those who stand in Holy Awe of the Lord, we make it our passion to persuade others to turn to Him. We know that our lives are transparent before the God who knows us fully, and I hope that we are also well known to your consciences.

FATHER has been extremely merciful to me over the years.  HE has progressively opened my eyes to see and now I urge you to fully embrace the revelation of walking in The Fear of THE LORD.  As you do, you will be fruitful unto good works.  I have had plenty of worthless works in the past and I repent of those works.  Let us be included in HIS Book of Remembrance so that when we stand before Him, He will say,

“Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.”

The Fear of THE LORD is the key to entering in to His joy!