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By THE SPIRIT, Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 3:

17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—

19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

The most basic principle to ascending in Christ is to focus on the revelation of Love yet I find this is the one area most people are unwilling to attempt to plumb its depths.  Why?  There will be a new level of responsibility and accountability to walk in and man’s ego knows it therefore it redirects your focus elsewhere.  Let’s face it, “self” just doesn’t want to give up its throne in one’s heart and its survival instincts kick in when there is a challenge to its position.

Being rooted and grounded means that you are on firm ground as your walk is challenged by the circumstances of life.  The winds of adversity will blow causing you to bend but you will not break for your roots run deep in the revelation of Divine Love.  As you are presented with challenges to Love, you are better able to comprehend the fact that Love exceeds the bounds you originally thought.  Each and every opportunity to choose Love over the alternatives broadens your “tent” and creates more room for others to seek comfort.

Can Love be fully measured?  It exceeds all of the boundaries of width, length, depth, and height.  When we were totally self-absorbed with ourselves, Love seemed much smaller but as we have grown in our revelation of Love so has the vastness of Love.  FATHER exceeds our comprehension thus HIS Divine Love follows suit.

My goal is to be filled with the fullness of FATHER and I trust it is your goal as well.  In order to reach this goal we must be persistent and focused on the prize of this high calling.  Many people make a short-lived emotional attempt to change only to find themselves sliding back into their rut in search of satisfaction of the temporal.  I find that in my pursuit of HIS fullness the temporal has less value to the point of no value.

What will happen when we arrive at the fullness of FATHER?  We will be fully capable and empowered to change people’s lives for the better.  As we ascend toward the fullness we begin to see the fruit associated with this path.  No longer do we enter into strife and contention with others but simply seek whatever unity can be achieved.  Sometimes it means keeping your words to yourself knowing that the other person has yet to have ears to hear the Good News.  The Holy Spirit directs you to speak only words of encouragement.

Barnabas in Acts 11 was one such example:

22 Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.

23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.

24 For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.

As we continue in what appears to be chaos ahead, let us encourage those around us to continue with FATHER and redirect their attention to what is really important in life.  They will be in need of examples to follow, replacing the perversity they are being faced with now by the world.  As we are rooted and grounded in Love, we will be filled with FATHER’S fullness and will expand our ministry toward others thus changing their lives for the better.  That is what life is all about.

By THE SPIRIT, the Beloved Disciple wrote what he saw and heard in the Revelation of Jesus Christ chapter 6:

7 When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come and see.”

8 So I looked, and behold, a green horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth.

The four horsemen of Revelation chapter 6 have been interpreted by most to specifically deal with worldwide calamity.  However I continue to believe this Revelation is most applicable at the personal level to those who are called and determined to align themselves with our Elder Brother Jesus Christ.  Mankind continues on a path toward moral and physical self destruction whereas we who have chosen Love continue on a path to life and restoration.  In order to do that we must die to self.

The fourth horse is green not pale as many have interpreted the Greek word chlōros.   This word is defined as green in all its other usages in Scripture.  Green stands for life not death thus the mandate of this horse and its rider is to bring forth life.  By living life according to HIS SPIRIT, we are dealing with the source of death, aka the ego thus life swallows up death.

In Matthew chapter 10, Jesus spoke:

34 “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.

35 For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’;

36 and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’

37 He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

38 And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.

39 He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.”

As we take up or cross and follow Jesus Who has provided us the path to eternal life, our former life will die and we will “lose” it.  Little by little we continue to take on FATHER’S Divine Intent of Love in our lives.  The words out of our mouths promote life and Love to those around rather than division and destruction.  There are those close to us that might attempt to keep us in the proverbial “box” of our former self but we must resist their attempt to maintain the past status quo.

The sword divides the spirit and soul so that the soul can be cleansed of any and all attributes of death.  As each layer is peeled back and exposed, life springs forth in a greater degree and our walk becomes even more productive and pleasant.  We must starve the old man by fasting what food the old man needs to maintain itself.  As we spend more time with FATHER, the old man withers away.  As we realize this transformation is taking place and becomes apparent in our lives, we want to yell out in great joy “Come and see!”, not in boasting but in a humbling manner of overcoming the old man… finally.  It is no different than a child watching a seed sprout after days of patiently waiting for something to visibly take place.

Paul spoke by THE SPIRIT in 1 Corinthians chapter 15:

51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—

52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

54 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”

​55 ​​“O Death, where is your sting?

​​O Hades, where is your victory?”

We are all moving quickly toward a day of reckoning.  The world is and we are at a personal level.  It is bad news for the world but it is great news for us as we by THE SPIRIT swallow up death and we bring forth victory over the old man.  The world is desperate in its search for answers to the problems plaguing it on all fronts for the blindness among the people is great.  However the Light from Above is even greater than the blindness and as our lights burst out in the darkness by the shedding of the old man, we will bring forth the long awaited Kingdom to earth.  And all the inhabitants will shout out to those in outer darkness- “Come and see!”

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Philippians chapter 3:

12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do,forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

15 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you.

16 Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

FATHER wants us to press toward the goal.  The term “press” means to advance, march on, move on, progress, pass on, go on – move forward.  In other words we are called to act.  What are we progressing to?  The upward call of FATHER in Christ Jesus and this Truth is critical for us to receive.  We have the capacity and capability to reach this goal or FATHER would not conveyed this by HIS SPIRIT to Paul for our edification today.

As each of us matures, we will begin to see that this goal is in our grasp for we are finally aligning ourselves with FATHER and as a result Christ Jesus is also laying ahold of us.  We are shedding ourselves of the world in that those things which are behind us, our history, are left behind and no longer hinder us from achieving our goal.  Whatever is in our history, leave it and no longer drudge it back in to the here and now.  It is time to reach forward to those things which are ahead.

We must forgive the past and go on.  The past can tie us up and bound us to the point we can no longer progress toward the fullness of maturity.  There is nothing we can do about the past except leave it and move on.  What happened ten, twenty, or thirty years ago does not matter.  Learn from it and be done with it.  Paul did.

FATHER is more than willing to reveal anything preventing you from attaining this goal.  Those who are mature already are well aware of the goal and have this as the focus.  These writings are intended to move us all toward unity in HIS high calling, nothing else.  Each and every day I can see FATHER’S goals and direction for us as HE gives me the Words to write.  They are by and large instruction for pressing toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.  HE is most interested in HIS Sons and Daughters progressing toward full maturity and no longer be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine.

FATHER is preparing us for what lies ahead thus we must not look back at our past.  We must proceed toward the rallying place of unity and that “place” is in Christ Jesus.  There are those of us that seem isolated at times but be of good cheer, there are many more who are like-minded that we can fathom.  This point was brought into clarity when Elijah had just escaped from Jezebel in 1 Kings chapter 19, FATHER spoke:

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 bethat 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.”

Don’t worry!  FATHER has reserved a Remnant for this hour as well for HE is raising up Sons and Daughters to bring forth HIS Kingdom at the appointed time.  As we approach this time in history, we must press on toward the high calling and hone ourselves as sharpened swords for the Word we speak will be as a two-edged sword.  Prepare.  This is our call to action!

By THE SPIRIT Peter wrote in chapter 3 of his first epistle:

8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;

9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

10 For

​​​“He who would love life

​​And see good days, ​​Let him refrain his tongue from evil,

​​And his lips from speaking deceit.

11 ​​Let him turn away from evil and do good;

​​Let him seek peace and pursue it.

12 ​​For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

​​And His ears are open to their prayers;

​​But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.”

FATHER has called us to walk in harmony with one another rather than look for what may divide us.  Each of us are at a different level of maturity and those who are more mature are called to be longsuffering with those who are still struggling in their walk.  We must be vigilant in our thoughts and words not to repay evil with evil but instead be compassionate with one another for we are all in this together.  Instead of repaying evil with evil, bless-that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also receive a blessing from FATHER.  Yes, we will reap what we sow.

Jesus proclaimed those with a pure heart shall see FATHER and FATHER’S Eyes are on those who have a pure heart.  Since we speak out of the abundance of our heart, we will no longer allow deceit to come forth from our lips.  We must avoid any words which promote evil.  Instead let our words promote Love and life.

In order to seek peace and pursue it, our action is required.  We must take the initiative concerning others for the mature must lead the weak toward the Light of the world.  As we walk accordingly, FATHER will hear our prayers for HIS Eyes remain fixed upon us.  James by THE SPIRIT wrote in chapter 5:

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.

14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

There are those who worry when the challenges arise and there are those who lead people through the challenges we face.  Let us rise up to the standard of our Elder Brother and lead the sheep into still waters.  FATHER is not far from us but intently gazing on our acts and supporting us as we walk in Love.  Let us be fervent in all that we do and not let our Love grow cold.

Wisdom spoke in Proverbs chapter 18:

17 ​​The first one to plead his cause seems right,

​​Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

As well in Proverbs 11:

​14 ​​Where there is no counsel, the people fall;

​​But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

In Matthew chapter 18 Jesus spoke:

15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.

16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’

17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.

18 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.

20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”

The above three passages make it perfectly clear that there are no lone rangers in the Kingdom.  In addition, when establishing Truth in a situation it is important to seek counsel from people who walk in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.  Those people will be unbiased and will not allow falsehoods and illusions to guide you away from the Truth.

How do you know if your counselors, neighbors, or witnesses are appropriate to the matter?  Inspect their fruit.   On tax matters I ask my certified public accountant.  On legal matters, I call my attorney.  On Internet security I call my son-in=law who has multiple certifications in the area.  On cabinet repair I call my son.  On Spiritually sensitive matters I ask my wife.  If it is a life-changing matter I wait on FATHER until HE speaks on the matter.  I purpose to be led by THE SPIRIT in all matters and I do not hesitate to ask others who are gifted in the area needing clarification.  The Holy Spirit will be the third witness when you are being told something that does not seem quite right.  That is your cue to slow down and stop until HIS peace arrives.  It could simply be timing.

The world continues to bombard us with lies, illusions, and worldly perceptions but the Truth is out there.  We must protect ourselves in what we hear and see for it may not be the reality of the matter.  There are those situations which arise that require us to seek confirmation before taking action thus your second witness may be the key to finding the Truth in the matter.  There are many who are walking out their calling which qualify them to be a witness.  There are some who try to give counsel and direction in areas that have nothing to do with their calling.  They lack credibility. 

You have been forewarned. 

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Philippians chapter 4:

19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

If you want to fully align with FATHER and HIS Divine Intent you must mature in the area of being generous.  Unconditional Love means that you give without expecting anything in return and that is very difficult for many to attain to that level.  The reason is that you tend to judge the recipient and find ways to compromise being generous.  Greed enters in.

Giving exceeds worldly wisdom’s ability to process its benefits.  Why?  Because man is always attempting to assess cause and effect but man has no way to measure FATHER’S Love and willingness to be generous HIMSELF.  For FATHER so loved the world HE first gave then received.  Love is “first” cause.

A seed can turn into a forest.  The law of sowing and reaping says you first must sow to reap and if you sow sparingly you will reap sparingly.  Paul speaks to this Truth by THE SPIRIT in 2 Corinthians chapter 9:

6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.

9 As it is written:

​​​“He has dispersed abroad,

​​He has given to the poor;

​​His righteousness endures forever.”

​10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,

11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.

There is must to do with respect to Kingdom business.  Many will be onlookers while others will immerse themselves in Kingdom business and affect people’s lives.  There will be those who abuse the Gospel for personal gain but that reality exists in virtually every endeavor.  However, FATHER knows men’s hearts and their intent toward giving.  If you give with a pure heart unto men, FATHER will be the rewarder of your giving.  If you expect the benefit to come from the recipient then you are operating in a lower form of conditional love.  Even the world understands that dynamic.

Giving increases the fruits of your righteousness and fruit is intended to be shared and consumed.  Our mission is to change people’s lives, not simply tickle their ears with mental and logical acrobatics.  How many of us look for ways to give versus looking for ways to receive from others.  If we ever want to walk as fully mature Sons and Daughters, we must overcome greed and root it out of our hearts that we might be known for our generosity.

The Divine Intent of FATHER was given to us in Malachi chapter 3:

10  "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this," says the LORD of hosts, "if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.”

It cannot be made any clearer than this.

This is the reality, we need each other and every one of us is diverse and at different levels of maturity with a unique set of needs.  In order for us to promote fellowship we must seek what we have in common rather than be divided and isolated.  Consider what causes people to distance themselves from others.  Religious doctrine is at or near the top of the list.  If a man is truly fully confident in his relationship with FATHER, he can fellowship with just about anyone.  Jesus proved that when He went to the house of Zacchaeus found in Luke 19:

5 And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.”

6 So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully.

7 But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, “He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.”

8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.”

9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham;

10 for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Clearly the disciples had an issue with Zacchaeus but Jesus did not.  How can we be a light to others if we don’t attempt to reach out to them?  Instead, many isolate themselves because they are afraid that their own doctrine might be challenged and they are more interested in protecting what they think is reality than walking in it.  Most people’s doctrines only change when in a crisis their doctrine does not deliver them or restore peace in the midst of chaos.  Any thought that promotes division, separation, or isolation is contrary to Agape Love.  Jesus embraced the world of sinners knowing His relationship with FATHER superseded any challenge to His beliefs thus He was comfortable in all settings and with any group.  People simply need to quit judging and begin embracing.

In Colossians chapter 3, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

11 where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave nor free, but Christ is all and in all.

12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;

13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.

14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

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.

Isn’t time to set aside differences with others and reach out in order to be a light toward a dying world?  We don’t need to worry about others’ doctrines but simply find what we have in common and acknowledge that we are all at different levels of maturity.  Jesus was at the highest state of maturity thus He could break bread with anyone.  We must meet people where they are at rather than seek only those who fulfill some need we may have.  As we mature in our relationship with FATHER, HE will satisfy our souls with peace thus we need not look to others to do so.  Jesus was in constant giving mode and FATHER calls upon us to rise to that same state.  After all, Love is the basis and reason for everything.

By THE Spirit the Beloved Disciple John wrote in Revelation chapter 4:

8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:

​​​“Holy, holy, holy,

​​Lord God Almighty,

​​Who was and is and is to come!”

​9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:

​11 ​​“You are worthy, O Lord,

​​To receive glory and honor and power;

​​For You created all things,

​​And by Your will they exist and were created.”

As I was praying back in the mid 1990’s early in the morning I was telling FATHER, “GOD this and GOD that…” and HE suddenly stopped me and said “ MY Name is not GOD, It is LORD GOD ALMIGHTY or FATHER but you choose.  Just quit calling me GOD”.  That was an unexpected correction to say the least.  Later, HE had me read the above passage as a reminder.  The setting in FATHER’S Throne Room is magnificent and we must keep HIS Holiness before us at all times as we reverence HIM in all that we do.  Let us be exemplary representatives of HIM on this earth.   Simply dwell on HIS Majesty today for I believe that is the most important alignment we can make here on this earth.  Let our hearts be focused on Above.

“FATHER, I do thank YOU for revealing YOURSELF to me.  I ask that nothing hinder me from receiving the fullness of a relationship with YOU and may I be fruitful in every good work, pleasing and exalting YOU among men.  Amen”

By the way, I chose FATHER.

In Matthew 21 it is written:

18 Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry.

19 And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away.

Jesus had just cleansed the Temple the day before and spent the night in Bethany.  He made it quite clear that men were not reverencing the House of Prayer and had turned it into a den of thieves.  This is one aspect of walking in Love people have a hard time with since they have been led to believe that Love will never evoke judgment.  However we must embrace all aspects of Love, even those words we don’t want to hear.  Instead of rejecting words meant for discipline and correction, we should embrace them and change.  If we think we have arrived at the fullness of maturity on this very day… think again.

Jesus was subjected to like passions as we are yet He did not submit to them.  He suffered hunger and sorrow as He walked the earth so we have no excuse when it comes to following the commands of Jesus.  All the sins of the world were heaped on Him so He does understand our sufferings and situations actually better than we do.

People like to restrict the meaning of the fig tree to refer only to Israel in the above verse but we know Scripture is multifaceted and draws parallels to the personal level.  Men often suffer times of judgment in days versus countries suffering in years.  The point is that Jesus expects fruit from a fruit tree and if it doesn’t produce good fruit it is no longer needed for its purpose was not fulfilled.  There is a time allowed for immaturity but ultimately we should be producing fruit for the Kingdom.  If not, we will be judged in a righteous manner.

20 And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither away so soon?”

21 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done.

22 And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

Jesus’ judgment directed toward the fig tree was immediate.  When the time comes where we are reckoned to be mature we become subject to FATHER’S righteous judgment.  Yes, HE is longsuffering but there comes a point when we should be fulfilling our purpose given to us when we were formed in the womb.

Jesus’ words had the power of faith backing them when He spoke to that fig tree.  The power and authority from Heaven was and is in full force to fulfill FATHER’S Divine Intent.  Our words of faith will have that same power and authority when we are fully aligned with FATHER’S Divine Intent expressed through us by HIS SPIRIT.  There is nothing too big which cannot be changed in a moment when the Word originating in Heaven are spoken on earth.  HIS Ways supersede every aspect of existence on earth.

Jesus promotes prayer and communion with FATHER.  Faith comes as we pray and commune with FATHER for our prayers acknowledge our relative position to HIM and speaks to the reality that FATHER has the power and authority over all we ask.  Jesus always directs our attention to FATHER for answers to our problems.  Paul wrote in Philippians chapter 4 by THE SPIRIT:

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

As we pray and seek guidance from FATHER and respond accordingly our fruit will come forth.  We must keep our focus on HIM and guard our hearts from the world’s impurities.  As we do, our fruit will come forth for all men and women to eat and be nourished.  Paul continued:

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

There will be an abundance of fruit coming forth in our lives when FATHER is with us.

To be spiritually circumcised means to be separated from the unclean world and dedicated to FATHER, the word is transferred to denote the extinguishing of lusts and the removal of sins.  Is a heart matter which is internal.  Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Romans chapter 2:

28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh;

29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.

Each of us knows whether we conducting ourselves with a pure intent of Love.  We know whether we are manipulating others or sacrificing ourselves for their benefit.  We know whether we are constantly exalting ourselves in the eyes of man or giving no place for such actions and thoughts.  Thoughts will come which are contrary to Love but the question is whether we embrace those thoughts and dwell on them.  The world bombards us with words and pictures in an attempt to get us to see life in a worldly, lustful fashion.  Our Job is to cast down vain imaginations.

In Matthew chapter 15, Jesus spoke:

7 “Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying:

​8 ​‘​These people draw near to Me with their mouth,

​​And honor Me with their lips,

​​But their heart is far from Me.

9 ​​And in vain they worship Me,

​​Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ”

​10 When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand: 11 Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.”

Jesus Who is the essence of Divine Love called the Pharisees and others “Hypocrites”.  Love corrects when it is necessary to do so.  Cutting away the flesh is not a pleasant task whether it be physical or Spiritual and it is time to get serious about our walk IN HIM.  If our actions are not derived out of a heart of Love, we need to get the scalpel out and do some more cutting away of the heart.  Talk is cheap.  The question is whether or not our actions and words are based on Love or not.  Are we putting on an outward show in order to impress others or are we being led by THE SPIRIT?  FATHER knows whether or not we too are hypocrites.  If so, it is time to repent and walk away from the ways of the world.

Jesus continued:

16 So Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding?

17 Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and is eliminated?

18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.

19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.

20 These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man.”

Jesus made it quite clear that the external is not the issue in the above passage, it is the heart!  Put away evil thoughts today.  We must cut away anything that does not glorify FATHER in our heart and let us become a blessing to others in both Word and deed.  We need to walk with circumcised hearts of Love.