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Walk in humility!

FATHER spoke in Micah chapter 6:

8 O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Your God.

9 Fear the LORD if you are wise!

Evil spirits will push you to promote yourself.  You will push yourself to achieve success rather than be led by THE SPIRIT.  Evil spirits will try to speed you up past what The Holy Spirit is directing or, slow you down.  I have personal experience in this area.  Self-promotion is simply pride and can be so subtle.

THE LORD spoke through Jeremiah in chapter 6:

16 This is what the Lord says: “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find a resting place for your souls.”

HIS ancient paths are simple and straightforward.  The world’s path promotes complexity and is filled with uncertainty.  FATHER’S path for each of us was determined before HE formed us in the womb.  We are given the charge to seek that path and stay on it.

Jesus spoke in Luke chapter 6:

39  Jesus also quoted these proverbs: “What happens when a blind man pretends to guide another blind man? They both stumble into a ditch!

It is vital for you and me to pay close attention to what and who we embrace as far as teaching is concerned.  We must let The Holy Spirit be our witness to the veracity of what is being taught.  I have stumbled into a ditch before and thankfully, Jesus pulled me out.  The lesson was painful and costly!

40 And how could the apprentice know more than his master, for only after he is fully qualified will he be at that level.

Never assume your current level of revelation and understanding is totally complete.  Revelation is progressive, line upon line, precept upon precept.

41 Why do you focus on the flaw in someone else’s life and fail to notice the glaring flaws of your own life?

42 How could you say to your friend, ‘Here, let me show you where you’re wrong,’ when you are guilty of even more than he? You are overly critical, splitting hairs and being a hypocrite! You must acknowledge your own blind spots and deal with them before you will be able to deal with the blind spot of your friend.”

Generally speaking, those under 40 years old are “legends in their own minds” and will not listen to seasoned, mature counsel.  They are destined to make the same mistakes as the wise elders.  I finally accepted the reality that “I don’t know, what I don’t know.”  In other words, “I don’t know the proper question to ask.”  This is why we must be led by The Holy Spirit and ask Him questions we need answered. 

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans 12:

16 Live happily together in a spirit of harmony, and be as mindful of another’s worth as you are your own. Don’t live with a lofty mind-set, thinking you are too important to serve others, but be willing to do menial tasks and identify with those who are humble minded. Don’t be smug or even think for a moment that you know it all.

You become like the company you keep.  If you associate with those who are prideful, you will subject yourself to that same mindset.  We must be careful who we fellowship with for they may lead us into that proverbial ditch.  Once again, I speak from experience… regrettably.

James wrote by The Holy Spirit in his Epistle, chapter 4:

6  But He continues to pour out more and more grace upon us. For it says, “God resists you when you are proud but continually pours out grace when you are humble.”

7 So then, surrender to God. Stand up to the devil and resist him and he will flee in agony.

8 Move your heart closer and closer to God, and He will come even closer to you. But make sure you cleanse your life, you sinners, and keep your heart pure and stop doubting.

9 Feel the pain of your sin, be sorrowful and weep! Let your joking around be turned into mourning and your joy into deep humiliation.

10 Be willing to be made low (be humble) before the Lord and He will exalt you!

FATHER will exalt those who truly humble themselves before HIM so trust IN HIM, not yourself.

Walk with integrity and be trustworthy!

Jesus spoke in Luke chapter 16:

10  “The one who faithfully manages the little he has been given will be promoted and trusted with greater responsibilities. But those who cheat with the little they have been given will not be considered trustworthy to receive more.

Our trustworthiness is determined by our actions, not just our words.  No matter where you are in life, this is where you start to prove your trustworthiness to FATHER.  HE is interested in your intent!

11 If you have not handled the riches of this world with integrity, why should you be trusted with the Eternal treasures of the Spiritual world?

Integrity is the practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. In ethics, integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one’s actions.

12 And if you’ve not proven yourself faithful with what belongs to another, why should you be given wealth of your own?

Who does the tithe belong to?  It was never mine and it is a very fundamental indicator of trustworthiness.  This is what the tree in the Garden was all about.  I had to come to grips with trusting FATHER when I gave the tithe, that HE would bless the 90% I kept.  HE did so.  This is why I have no issue with tithing. 

13 It is impossible for a person to serve two masters at the same time. You will be forced to love one and reject the other. One master will be despised and the other will have your loyal devotion. Your choice between God and the wealth of this world is no different. You must enthusiastically love one and definitively reject the other.”

14 Now, the Jewish religious leaders listening to Jesus were lovers of money. They laughed at what he said and mocked his teachings,

15 so Jesus addressed them directly. “You always want to look spiritual in the eyes of others, but you have forgotten the Eyes of God, which see what is inside you. The very things that you approve of and applaud are the things God despises.

16 The law of Moses and the revelation of the prophets have prepared you for the arrival of the Kingdom announced by John. Since that time, the wonderful news of God’s Kingdom is being preached, and people’s hearts burn with extreme passion to receive it.

17 Heaven and earth will disintegrate before even the smallest detail of the Law will fail or lose its power.”

I have been in “Christian” services where the five-fold ministry has coerced people to give in various manners.  You virtually have to pay to get a “word” or prophecy.  You have to pay to get healed.  The list goes on.  Many in the ministry started out with good intentions but got corrupted along the way by money and pride.  This is not a new issue but has played over and over again throughout history.  Money is extracted from the poor and given to the rich.  Jesus told the rich young ruler to do the opposite.

FATHER spoke in Micah chapter 6:

1  Listen to what the LORD is saying: “Stand up and state your case against Me. Let the mountains and hills be called to witness your complaints.

2 And now, O mountains, listen to the LORD’s complaint! He has a case against His people. He will bring charges against Israel.

3 “O My people, what have I done to you? What have I done to make you tired of Me? Answer Me!

4 For I brought you out of Egypt and redeemed you from slavery. I sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to help you.

5 Don’t you remember, My people, how King Balak of Moab tried to have you cursed and how Balaam son of Beor blessed you instead? And remember your journey from Acacia Grove to Gilgal, when I, the LORD, did everything I could to teach you about My faithfulness.”

6 What can we bring to the LORD? Should we bring him burnt offerings? Should we bow before God Most High with offerings of yearling calves?

7 Should we offer him thousands of rams and ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Should we sacrifice our firstborn children to pay for our sins?

8 No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

9 Fear the LORD if you are wise! His voice calls to everyone in Jerusalem: “The armies of destruction are coming; the LORD is sending them.”

FATHER hasn’t changed!

Invite Me into your unbelief.

I want you to be honest with yourself about how much you trust Me. If you say you trust Me and then follow it up with a sigh or walk around with heaviness, it’s a good indication that you’re not trusting Me. I don’t want you to feel guilty about your lack of faith, but I do need you to invite Me into that fear and disbelief. I want you to walk in a higher dimension of trust. That means you must let go of control.

I am God, and you are not. That means I can do what you can’t, and I can do things you haven’t even considered. It’s not your duty to fix everything and everyone. If you truly believe that I am God, then let Me be God for you. Let Me be the miracle-working God that you say I am. When you’re really trusting Me, fear isn’t present. You can say with absolute confidence and a smile on your face, “I’m trusting God to take care of that,” then walk away knowing I will.

Are you walking in a position or relationship with Our Lord Jesus?

When we receive salvation, we receive our position in the Heavenlies.  When we truly make Jesus Lord of our lives, we move into relationship and fellowship.  A mature Son and Daughter have a relationship with Our Heavenly Father and walk in The Fear of THE LORD.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 12:

28  Therefore, since we are receiving a Kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and Godly fear. 29 For our God is a consuming fire.

Jesus understood this relationship when He walked as the Son of man.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Isaiah chapter 11:

2  the Spirit of Yahweh will rest upon Him, the Spirit of Extraordinary Wisdom, the Spirit of Perfect Understanding the Spirit of Wise Strategy, the Spirit of Mighty Power, the Spirit of Revelation, and the Spirit of the Fear of Yahweh.

3 He will find His delight in living by the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord. He will neither judge by appearances nor make his decisions based on rumors.

Jesus totally fulfilled this prophecy about Him, and we are meant to walk in the same manner.  Many believers will not embrace this Truth because they are unwilling to embrace the mystery which was revealed to Paul and others about our fully acceptable status as Sons and Daughters.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 2:

12  Therefore, my Beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

13 for it is God Who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing,

15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

We will emanate HIS Glory as we come into full maturity, doing HIS good works that HE ordained before we were formed in the womb.

The manifestation of the Fear of THE LORD is:

To obey HIM instantly

To obey HIM even if it doesn’t make sense

To obey HIM even if it hurts

To obey HIM even if we don’t see a benefit

To obey HIM to completion

It is written by THEP SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 25:

14 The LORD is a friend to those who fear Him.

He teaches them His covenant. 

And Jesus spoke in John chapter 15:

14   “You show that you are My intimate friends when you obey all that I command you.”

Our desire is to have such a relationship with Jesus!  Our actions speak louder than words and He seeks those who He can trust in all circumstances.

Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 8:

13  Wisdom pours into you when you begin to hate every form of evil in your life, for that’s what worship and fearing God is all about. Then you will discover that your pompous pride and perverse speech are the very ways of wickedness that I hate!”

Let pride and perverse speech be removed from our midst.  Let us no longer tolerate lawlessness.

Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 1:

9  “You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.”

FATHER gladly anoints HIS mature Sons and Daughters and also calls them HIS friends.  As we mature, our focus is on relationship rather than just our position.

Are you ready for the climax of the ages to occur?

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians 1:

3  Every Spiritual blessing in the Heavenly realm has already been lavished upon us as a Love gift from our wonderful Heavenly Father, the Father of Our Lord Jesus—all because He sees us wrapped into Christ. This is why we celebrate Him with all our hearts!

If we will simply receive this revelation; we will quickly usher in the climax.  Paul received this Truth directly from Jesus Christ Our Lord.  When were you and I chosen?

4 And in Love he chose us before He laid the foundation of the universe! Because of His great Love, He ordained us, so that we would be seen as Holy in His Ryes with an unstained innocence.

Are you willing to accept FATHER’S Perfect Plan for you?

5-6 For it was always in His perfect plan to adopt us as His delightful children, through our union with Jesus, the Anointed One, so that His tremendous Love that cascades over us would glorify His grace—for the same Love He has for the Beloved, Jesus, He has for us. And this unfolding plan brings Him great pleasure!

Can we fathom the fact that FATHER’S Love for us is the same EXACT Love HE has for HIS Son Jesus?

7 Since we are now joined to Christ, we have been given the treasures of redemption by His Blood—the total cancellation of our sins—all because of the cascading riches of His grace.

HIS Grace has provided for the total cancellation of our sins so we can boldly come to HIS Throne of Grace!

8 This superabundant grace is already powerfully working in us, releasing all forms of Wisdom and practical understanding.

If we will embrace this Truth given to Paul and written to us, we will then access all the benefits of what has already been deposited in us.  We are no longer waiting for some external supernatural, spectacular event to occur, we are the supernatural event waiting to manifest.  This revelation is meant to be unlocked and accessed at this time in history.  Those of us who will walk in the Fear of THE LORD have been ordained before the foundation of the world to bring forth the climax of the ages!

9 And through the revelation of the Anointed One, He unveiled His secret desires to us—the hidden mystery of His long-range plan, which He was delighted to implement from the very beginning of time.

10 And because of God’s unfailing purpose, this detailed plan will reign supreme through every period of time until the fulfillment of all the ages finally reaches its climax—when God makes all things new in all of Heaven and earth through Jesus Christ.

Walking in pride inhibits FATHER’S grace toward us!

James wrote by The Holy Spirit in the epistle James chapter 4:

5   Does the Scripture mean nothing to you that says, “The Spirit that God breathed into our hearts is a jealous Lover Who intensely desires to have more and more of us”?

6 But He continues to pour out more and more grace upon us. For it says, “God resists you when you are proud but continually pours out grace when you are humble.”

I have experienced resistance in the past and discovered that the issue was me and my pride.  It crept in when I achieved success in certain areas.  I realized that I didn’t remain humble.  I eventually repented and the “wall” was removed.

7 So then, surrender to God. Stand up to the devil and resist him and he will flee in agony.

Notice that the first thing we must do is to surrender to GOD.  Only then can we fully and successfully resist the devil.  HIS Truth must come out of our mouth in order for the adversary and his minions to depart.  Jesus gave us this example in the wilderness.

8 Move your heart closer and closer to God, and He will come even closer to you. But make sure you cleanse your life, you sinners, and keep your heart pure and stop doubting.

9 Feel the pain of your sin, be sorrowful and weep! Let your joking around be turned into mourning and your joy into deep humiliation.

10 Be willing to be made low before the Lord and He will exalt you!

When we walk in HIS Absolute Truth, we will find ourselves separating from worldly relationships and endeavors.  We inherently worship someone or something.  People worship themselves, other people, events, etc.  However, we are to only worship GOD and no one else.

When this shift occurs in your life, you will be less interested in people and events that required your focus.  As pride is cleansed from us by The Word, our worship will be focused on GOD alone.

Walking in pride inhibits FATHER’S grace toward us!

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 4:

14  Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly to the Throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

I am here today because of FATHER’S great grace and mercy!  I was brought up by an earthly father who promoted and expected worldly success.  Walking in pride was part of it.  I became performance-based in all my activities… I hated to lose or come in second place.  I was led by my carnal mind.  FATHER has had to have more than one corrective interview with me over time.  I have had to place my competitiveness on the cross.  HIS mercy is truly great.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in 2^nd Chronicles 26:

3  Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem.

4 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done.

5 He sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God; and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosper.

15 And he made devices in Jerusalem, invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and the corners, to shoot arrows and large stones. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong.

16 But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction, for he transgressed against the LORD his God by entering the Temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.

Said another way:

But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall. He sinned against the LORD his God by entering the sanctuary of the LORD’s Temple and personally burning incense on the incense altar.

Deception is a primary means used by the adversary to move us away from the Highway of Holiness.  By definition, we do not know when we are being deceived.  This is why it is vital that you and I be led by The Holy Spirit in all areas for HE only guides us by Truth.

As we mature and grow strong in THE SPIRIT, let us critically assess our daily speech and activities to verify that pride is in no way entering in.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:

1  Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender yourselves to God to be His Sacred, living sacrifices. And live in Holiness, experiencing all that delights His Heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship.

2 Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in His Eyes.

3 God has given me grace to speak a warning about pride. I would ask each of you to be emptied of self-promotion and not create a false image of your importance. Instead, honestly assess your worth by using your God-given faith as the standard of measurement, and then you will see your true value with an appropriate self-esteem.

If you feel like you have hit a wall and don’t perceive HIS Presence and/or direction, you might want to do a “pride” assessment.  I have had to do this more often than I would like to admit.  Only by HIS great grace and mercy am I still here on this earth!

THE Fear of THE LORD releases the power of GOD in us!

FATHER wants us to walk in the supernatural blessings rather than to rely on miracles.

Miracles are short-term whereas walking in the blessings of GOD are long-term.   Your actions and your words reveal your priority of walking in the Fear of THE LORD.

Jesus spoke in Luke chapter 6:

43  “You’ll never find choice fruit hanging on a bad, unhealthy tree. And rotten fruit doesn’t hang on a good, healthy tree.

44 Every tree will be revealed by the quality of fruit that it produces. You will never pick figs or grapes from thorn trees.

45 People are known in this same way. Out of the virtue stored in their hearts, good and upright people will produce good fruit. Likewise, out of the evil hidden in their hearts, evil ones will produce what is evil. For the overflow of what has been stored in your heart will be seen by your fruit and will be heard in your words.

46 “What good does it do for you to say I am your Lord and Master if you don’t put into practice what I teach you?

47 Let Me describe the one who truly follows Me and does what I say:

48 He is like a man who chooses the right place to build a house and then lays a deep and secure foundation. When the storms and floods rage against that house, it continues to stand strong and unshaken through the tempest, for he built it wisely on the right foundation.

49 But the one who has heard my teaching and does not obey it is like a man who builds a house without laying any foundation at all. When the storms and floods rage against that house, it will immediately collapse and become a total loss. Which of these two builders will you be?”

FATHER wants us to flourish no matter what circumstances surrounds us.  The storms are on the horizon and they are coming toward the world system.  By all accounts, notable challenges are ahead.  Now is the time to lay a firm foundation in The Word and to be led by The Holy Spirit in ALL areas.  This means that you may be called to do and say things counterintuitive to what the world would recommend.  We must not allow ourselves to be guided by the world’s standards.

Don’t be fooled by the spectacular but instead seek the supernatural.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in 1^st Kings chapter 19:

9  And there Elijah went into a cave, and spent the night in that place; and behold, the Word of the LORD came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?“

10 So he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.”

11 Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the LORD.” And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake;

12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.

13 So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a Voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

14 And he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.”

15 Then the LORD said to him: “Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; and when you arrive, anoint Hazael as king over Syria.

16 Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint as prophet in your place.

17 It shall be that whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, Jehu will kill; and whoever escapes the sword of Jehu, Elisha will kill.

18 Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”

When things get tough, we are not to hide.  As we are instructed of THE LORD, we are to be led by HIS SPIRIT and do all that HE commands.  The Remnant is enough to bring forth the Kingdom in this age.

FATHER remembers those of us who Love and fear HIM!

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 34:

1  I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

3 Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His Name together.

4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.

5 They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed.

6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

7 The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them.

8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

9 Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want (lack) to those who fear Him.

10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.

11 Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

The fear of THE LORD does not come naturally but must be taught.  Reading and studying The Word will teach us to reverently fear HIM and Love HIM.  When we obey HIM in all areas, it is a form of worship and walking in reverential obedience.

12 Who is the man who desires life, And loves many days, that he may see good?

13 Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit.

14 Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.

15 The Eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His Ears are open to their cry.

16 The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles.

18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit.

FATHER’S Eyes and ears are forever open and will respond to those in need of HIM.  HE looks to those of us who are willing to walk in Love and full obedience to HIS directives.  We are HIS Remnant!

Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:

23 Jesus replied, “Loving Me empowers you to obey My Word. And My Father will Love you so deeply that We will come to you and make you Our Dwelling Place.

THEY abide in those of us who truly walk in THE FEAR OF THE LORD and Love THEM.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Malachi chapter 3:

16   Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, And the LORD listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the LORD And who meditate on His Name.

17 “They shall be Mine,” says the LORD of hosts, “On the day that I make them My jewels. And I will spare them As a man spares his own son who serves him.”

18 Then you shall again discern Between the righteous and the wicked, Between one who serves God And one who does not serve Him.

Let our books be full and complete!