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Pursuing Holiness- Part 77

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will assign the highest priority to hearing and responding to FATHER on a daily basis!

FATHER has provided each of us with the blueprint to walk in HIS Glory.  In order to walk out HIS blueprint, we must seek the Divine at the center of our pursuits, asking for direction each morning.

Jesus instructed us in Matthew chapter 6:

31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’

32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your Heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

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

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

As we walk in Holiness, we will seek HIM first daily.  Some people may claim that they are not an early morning person but that can change.  Prior to January of 1990, I was a “7 AM” kind of guy.  FATHER told me to start praying one hour before I went to work.  My response, “If you want me to go that, you will need to wake me up at 5 AM.”  HE did… every morning from that point on.  You can change too.

When you seek HIM early, you will be rewarded with HIS Wisdom.

Wisdom spoke in Proverbs chapter 3:

1 My child, if you truly want a long and satisfying life, never forget the things that I’ve taught you. Follow closely every Truth that I’ve given you. Then you will have a full, rewarding life.

3 Hold on to loyal Love and don’t let go, and be faithful to all that you’ve been taught. Let your life be shaped by integrity, with Truth written upon your heart.

4 That’s how you will find favor and understanding with both God and men—you will gain the reputation of living life well.

5 Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make.

6 Become intimate with HIM in whatever you do, and HE will lead you wherever you go.

7 Don’t think for a moment that you know it all, for Wisdom comes when you adore Him with undivided devotion and avoid everything that’s wrong.

8 Then you will find the healing refreshment your body and spirit long for.

9 Glorify God with all your wealth, honoring Him with your firstfruits, with every increase that comes to you.

10 Then every dimension of your life will overflow with blessings from an uncontainable source of inner joy!

When you seek HIM early and daily, you will develop an intimate relationship with HIM.  You will realize that your own opinions are worthless without HIS Wisdom and understanding guiding you in all aspects of your life.

Jesus further instructed us in Matthew chapter 6:

9 In this manner, therefore, pray:

Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name.

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

11 Give us this day our daily bread (Your Word).

12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

We are to receive HIS Word each morning so that we can bring forth HIS Kingdom, first in our hearts, and then in the fruitfulness we produce.

What is YOUR purpose for me today, Lord?  What path am I to take today?  Our daily walk requires us to hear instructions at the beginning of the day.  By placing our trust in HIS Divine Wisdom, HE will bring forth the appropriate fruit each day and we will be a blessing to those we encounter.

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 76

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will build the “temple” according to FATHER’S specific and detailed instructions!

FATHER has provided each of us with the blueprint to walk in HIS Glory.

As we have withdrawn to hear, we must pay close attention to the details of the blueprint given to us by The Holy Spirit.  FATHER will only show us what we can retain and carry out based on our level of understanding and maturity, in other words, our ability to hear.

When an architect has drawn up house plans, they are precise down to under an inch.  A carpenter who frames the house must follow each detail of the plan so that the house will have no structural issues.  He must seek perfection if at all possible.  He must use an appropriate plumb line or level to assure the walls are vertical to the floor.  The quality of his work will determine the quality of other tradesmen who install plumbing, electrical, sheetrock, cabinets, exterior bricks, etc.  All of the workers are to follow the blueprints in the greatest precision possible.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Exodus chapter 25:

1 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying:

2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering. From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering.

3 And this is the offering which you shall take from them: gold, silver, and bronze; 4 blue, purple, and scarlet thread, fine linen, and goats’ hair;

5 ram skins dyed red, badger skins, and acacia wood;

6 oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense;

7 onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.

8 And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.

9 According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you shall make it.

FATHER gave Moses a very specific set of instructions in every aspect of the Sanctuary to be built as well as all its contents.  There was nothing left to assume by the workers.  Colors, materials, and sizes were all included in the blueprint given to Moses.

When we are led by The Holy Spirit, we should expect to walk in revelation with specifics based on our individual callings.  There will be times to speak out and there will be times to remain silent.  We must not be led by our souls, whether by logic or emotions.  We must maintain control of our flesh at all times.

We are not to allow compromise when FATHER gives us instructions concerning the blueprint for our lives.

Jesus referred to this Truth when He spoke in Luke chapter 6:

46 “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?

47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like:

48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.

49 But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.”

First, we must come and be still, then hear, and finally do what we are instructed.  We can be sure that the storms of life will come and challenge us.  If our foundation is built on both the Spoken Word and written Word, we will overcome every challenge set before us.

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 75

Sunday, July 21st, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will build the “temple” for HIS Glory to manifest in us!

FATHER has provided us with the blueprint to walk in HIS Glory.

However, in order to follow the blueprint, we must first withdraw and be still in order to hear HIS Instructions.  Be still, hear, then do!

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 46:

10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

In other Words:

10 “Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”  AMP

How can you know, recognize, and understand WHO GOD IS if you don’t quiet your mind and be still?

Jesus provided us this blueprint for knowing FATHER.

Mark recorded by The Holy Spirit in Mark chapter 1:

35 Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left [the house], and went out to a secluded place, and was praying there.

If Jesus found it necessary to separate HIMSELF early in the morning, I will do the same.

Before Jesus started His ministry, He separated Himself as recorded by Luke in Luke chapter 4:

1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry.

14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region.

15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Prior to selecting His disciples, Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Luke chapter 6:

12 Now it came to pass in those days that Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles:

I have learned over the years to not be pressured into making a decision without first separating myself from the situation.  Once separated, if FATHER gives me peace about moving forward, then I do.  Otherwise, I pass.

After an exhausting day, Jesus found it necessary to withdraw and be still before FATHER in communion.

Matthew wrote by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 14:

23 And when Jesus had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.

Luke also recorded by The Holy Spirit in Luke chapter 5:

15 However, the report went around concerning Jesus all the more; and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by Him of their infirmities.

16 So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.

You cannot busy your way to GOD.  Your mind wants to go “do” which is a distraction to being still and KNOW GOD.  Stop your anxious striving!

How many miracles had Jesus done before He was baptized?  None.

However, as Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Luke chapter 3:

21 When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the Heaven was opened.

22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a Voice came from Heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,

FATHER was well pleased with Jesus before he had done one miracle.  HE Loved Jesus for Who He is, not what He has done.

The very next thing Jesus did was to spend time with HIS FATHER, forty days and forty nights.

There is no such thing as intimacy without intentionality!  We are to intentionally seek the Presence of Our Heavenly Father and HIS Glory.  The blueprint in this example is to:

Be still, listen, then do.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 6:

6 But whenever you pray, go into your innermost chamber and be alone with Father God, praying to Him in secret. And Your Father, Who sees all you do, will reward you openly.

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 74

Saturday, July 20th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will build the “temple” for HIS Glory to manifest in us!

FATHER has provided us with the blueprint to walk in HIS Glory.

This series has been focused on “the doing”!  We are to follow the blueprint:

First, the promise; then the instructions (the commands); then the doing of it; and finally, the Glory manifests.

Most believers will find a promise but will not follow the associated commands.  Then they wonder why FATHER did not manifest the promise.  Claiming a promise from Scripture does not simply cause it to come to pass.  You are to follow the blueprint to receive manifestation.

It is recorded by THE SPIRIT in 2nd Kings chapter 5:

1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper.

2 And the Syrians had gone out on raids, and had brought back captive a young girl from the land of Israel. She waited on Naaman’s wife.

3 Then she said to her mistress, “If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy.”  (The Promise)

4 And Naaman went in and told his master, saying, “Thus and thus said the girl who is from the land of Israel.”

5 Then the king of Syria said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So he departed and took with him ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten changes of clothing.

6 Then he brought the letter to the king of Israel, which said, Now be advised, when this letter comes to you, that I have sent Naaman my servant to you, that you may heal him of his leprosy.

7 And it happened, when the king of Israel read the letter, that he tore his clothes and said, “Am I God, to kill and make alive, that this man sends a man to me to heal him of his leprosy? Therefore please consider, and see how he seeks a quarrel with me.”

8 So it was, when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, that he sent to the king, saying, “Why have you torn your clothes? Please let him come to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.”

9 Then Naaman went with his horses and chariot, and he stood at the door of Elisha’s house.

10 And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored to you, and you shall be clean.” (The Instructions)

The instructions are challenged by “the flesh”:

11 But Naaman became furious, and went away and said, “Indeed, I said to myself, ‘He will surely come out to me, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the place, and heal the leprosy.’

12 Are not the Abanah and the Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them and be clean?” So he turned and went away in a rage.

13 And his servants came near and spoke to him, and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do something great, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he says to you, ‘Wash, and be clean’?”

14 (The Doing): So he went down and dipped seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean (The Glory manifested).

These steps are repeated over and over in Scripture, yet believers attempt to bypass the commands and doing.  We are to consecrate or “set apart” ourselves unto Holiness as FATHER has commanded.  We are then to walk in Holiness and not allow ourselves to be “desecrated” by the world’s values.  As we do, HIS Glory will manifest Itself in our lives.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in 2nd Chronicles chapter 7:

1 When Solomon had finished praying, Fire came down from Heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the Glory of the LORD filled the temple.

2 And the priests could not enter the House of the LORD, because the Glory of the LORD had filled the LORD’s house.

3 When all the children of Israel saw how the Fire came down, and the Glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the LORD, saying: “For HE is good, For His mercy endures forever.”

If our temple has been properly prepared to receive HIS Glory, be assured that HIS Glory will fill our individual temples!

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 72

Thursday, July 18th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we should expect to be challenged by sorcerers and others who are under the influence of the adversary as we fulfill our purpose!

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 8:

9 Now, there was a man who lived Samaria who was steeped in sorcery. For some time he had astounded the people of Samaria with his magic, boasting to be someone great.

10 Everyone, from the least to the greatest among them, was dazzled by his sorcery, saying, “This man is the greatest wizard of all! The divine power of God walks among us!”

11 For many years everyone was in awe of him because of his astonishing displays of the magic arts.

Simon had a reputation as a sorcerer with lying signs and wonders.

12 But as Philip preached the wonderful news of God’s Kingdom realm, and the name of Jesus the Anointed One, many believed his message and were baptized, both men and women.

13 Even Simon believed and was baptized (in water)! Wherever Philip went, Simon was right by his side, astounded by all the miracles, signs, and enormous displays of power that he witnessed.

From this passage, we can conclude that Philip did not know how to deal with Simon, the sorcerer as well as ministering the Baptism of The Holy Spirit.  Philip would need some instructions/training in dealing with him.

14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had accepted God’s message of Life, they sent Peter and John

15 to pray over them so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.

16 For they had only been baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus and were yet to have the Holy Spirit fall upon them.

It is clear that the Baptism of The Holy Spirit was evidenced by speaking in Tongues.

17 As soon as Peter and John arrived, they laid their hands on the Samaritan believers, one after another, and the Holy Spirit fell and filled each one of them!

It was now time to deal with Simon the sorcerer and Peter discerned what to do concerning him:

18 When Simon saw how the Holy Spirit was released through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he approached them and offered them money,

19 saying, “I want this power too. I’m willing to pay you for the anointing that you have, so that I also can lay my hands on everyone to receive the Holy Spirit.”

Wealthy people tend to believe that their money can buy them anything… wrong!

20 Peter rebuked him and said, “Your money will go with you to destruction! How could you even think that you could purchase God’s Supernatural gift with money?

21 You will never have this gift or take part in this ministry, for your heart is not right with God.

22 Repent this moment for allowing such wickedness to fill you. Plead with the Lord that perhaps He would forgive you the treachery of your heart.

23 For I discern that jealous envy has poisoned you and binds you as a captive to sin.”

Peter put the “Fear of GOD” in Simon’s heart.  What a strong rebuke!  Simon became desperate and responded:

24 Simon begged, “Peter, please pray to God for me. Plead with HIM so that nothing you just said over me may come to pass!”

These examples are given for our instruction in dealing with the adversary’s actors who use his devices of deception.  We must not allow ourselves to be passive in dealing with these situations.  Philip was not equipped at that point to deal with Simon the sorcerer, Peter was!

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 70

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we should expect The Hand of THE LORD to manifest HIS Mighty Power as we minister The Gospel!

As you may now realize, the Book of Acts contains many examples of what to expect when we walk in Holiness.  Has FATHER changed in HIS Divine Intent for increasing the Kingdom of GOD on earth since the first century?  NO!

The fruitfulness of those walking in Holiness is accurately described by Luke as he recorded the events and results throughout the land.  Why aren’t we seeing and hearing of such dramatic true spiritual growth in our times?  The problem isn’t FATHER withholding HIS Hand.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 11:

19 Because of the persecution triggered by Stephen’s death in Jerusalem, many of the believers were scattered. Some reached as far as the coast of Lebanon, the island of Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria, but they were still only preaching The Word to Jews.

20 However, some of the believers from Cyprus and Cyrene, who had come to Antioch in Syria, preached to the non-Jews living there, proclaiming the Message of salvation in the Lord Jesus.

21 The Mighty Power of The Lord was with them as they ministered, and a large number of people believed and turned their hearts to the Lord.

We see that when GOD pours out HIS SPIRIT and HIS Hand is upon the work of the church, the church grows numerically quantitatively hundreds and at times thousands, are added to the community of believers!  Nowadays, some churches use human tactics to build their congregation by soulish means.  Refreshments in the foyer, loud music with smoke and flashing lights, and other devices do not reflect The Hand of THE LORD.

22 News of what was happening in Antioch reached the church of Jerusalem, so the apostles sent Barnabas to Antioch as their emissary.

23 When he got there and witnessed for himself God’s marvelous grace, he was enthused and overjoyed. He encouraged the believers to remain faithful and cling to the Lord with passionate hearts.

24 Barnabas was a good man, full of the Spirit of Holiness, and he exuded a life of faith. Because of his ministry even more crowds of people were brought to the Lord!

Barnabas walked in Holiness and in faith!  Isn’t that what has been lacking in most ministries today?  In the 1970’s, the focus was on faith, yet many ministries did not emphasize Holiness.  Some were brought down by sex scandals, misuse of finances, and other unrighteous acts.  On the other hand, Barnabas was above reproach.

25 Barnabas left for Tarsus to find Saul and bring him back to Antioch.

26 Together Saul and Barnabas ministered there for a full year, equipping the growing church and teaching the vast number of new converts. It was in Antioch that the followers of Jesus were first revealed as “anointed ones.” (Christians)

Barnabas did not try to exalt himself in any manner.  He sought out Saul (who is Paul) to assist in ministering to the vast number of new converts.  He did not seek out a reputation for himself.  He was a Holy, acceptable living sacrifice unto GOD for the benefit of others.  We are to be the same!  The fruitfulness of our walk in Holiness will be seen by all.

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 69

Monday, July 15th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we are to activate the Divine Power given to us as we walk with the Royal Scepter of HIS power and authority!

What good is the Royal Scepter if we don’t use It to overcome the enemy in all areas? 

Moses recorded by The Spirit in Exodus chapter 19:

3 And Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel:

4 ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.

5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My Voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.

6 And you shall be to Me a Kingdom of priests and a Holy nation.’ These are the Words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”

The primary purpose of redemption is to bring GOD’S people to HIMSELF!  FATHER’S primary desire is for a personal relationship with each of us.  If we choose another path from Holiness, we cannot have the most important and intimate relationship with HIM.

GOD gave Moses to basic requirements: Obey HIS Voice and keep HIS covenant.  These two requirements have not changed, from the Old to the New Testament.

Jesus spoke in John chapter 10:

27 My sheep hear My Voice (hear), and I know them, and they follow Me (obey).

28 And I give them Eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My Hand.

29 My Father, Who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s Hand.

30 I and My Father are One.”

Even though sin and satan can delay the outworking of GOD’S purposes, they can never ultimately frustrate them.

Job received this revelation as is recorded by THE SPIRIT in Job chapter 42:

1 Then Job answered the LORD and said:

2 “I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.”

As mentioned yesterday, Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit referring to Exodus 19 in his Epistle, 1st Peter 2:

9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a Holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

There is a notable difference: A ROYAL priesthood.  We are to hold both callings: kings and priests.

John recorded what he heard and saw as he recorded by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 1:

5 from Jesus Christ, the faithful Witness, the Firstborn from the dead, and the Ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him Who Loved us and washed us from our sins in His Own Blood,

6 and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

And in Revelation chapter 5:

8 Now when He (Jesus) had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

9 And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your Blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,

10 And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth.”

We are given the Royal Scepter to reign on the earth in Holiness!

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 68

Sunday, July 14th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will walk with the Royal Scepter of HIS power and authority to overcome the enemies of Christ!

Jesus is giving those who have embraced the walk of Holiness, the power to overcome the enemy in all areas.  In our hands will be the Royal Scepter of Divine Power.

John recorded by The Holy Spirit what Jesus spoke in Revelation chapter 2:

26  To everyone who is victorious and continues to do My works to the very end I will give you authority over the nations

27 to shepherd them with a Royal Scepter. And the rebellious will be shattered as clay pots—

28 even as I also received authority from the Presence of My Father. I will give the morning star to the one who experiences victory.

29 So the one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is presently saying to all the churches.

We must not allow our natural eyes to prevent us from accepting the Royal Scepter of power and authority from On High.  Spiritual power is superior to physical power in every circumstance.

And as it is recorded by THE SPIRIT in Isaiah chapter 11:

1 The Rod of Jesse will sprout, and a fruitful Branch will grow from his roots:

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.

4 With righteousness He will uphold justice for the poor and defend the lowly of the earth. His Words will be like a Scepter of power that conquers the world, and with his breath he will slay the lawless one.

5 Righteousness will be His warrior’s sash and faithfulness His belt.

The same attributes of Jesus described by Isaiah are meant to describe us who walk in complete Holiness!  Holiness will not be our second nature, it will be our first nature.

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

9 But you are God’s chosen treasure—priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own. He did this so that you would broadcast his glorious wonders throughout the world.

Our ultimate destination is to the Throne of GOD as HIS royal priesthood.  HE desires us to always be in HIS Presence.  Only those who are Holy are able to go before HIM. 

In the Old Testament, only the High Priest could enter the Holy of Holies.  His responsibility was to offer a sacrifice before GOD.

By revelation, Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, Holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect Will of God.

In contrast to the sacrifices offered in the Old Covenant that were temporary in nature, we are to offer up ourselves as living sacrifices.  This is our reasonable service.

In other words, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender ourselves to God to be His Sacred, living sacrifices. And live in Holiness so that we experience all that delights His Heart. For this becomes our genuine expression of worship.  

We will stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around us, but we will be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how we think. This will empower us to discern God’s will as we live a productive life, satisfying and perfect in HIS Eyes.

We will then walk with the Royal Scepter of HIS power and authority to overcome the enemies of Christ!

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 67

Saturday, July 13th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we should expect The Holy Spirit to insert Himself as a direct Sign from Heaven of the Truth we are speaking!

The Holy Spirit had no problem in interrupting Peter as he was sharing the testimony of Jesus Christ to Cornelius and his household.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 10:

44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard The Word.

Notice the word “all” is used just as it was used in Acts chapter 2. The Holy Spirit’s gift is available to ALL who will hear The Word.

45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

46 For they heard them speak with Tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered,

47 Peter said, “How could anyone object to these people being baptized? For they have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”

48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the Name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

What a great confirmation of the importance of the Baptism of The Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in Tongues.  Many people today believe that there is difficulty in receiving the Baptism.  Some believe that it was only for the early church.  Some even deny its existence.

What I have observed over that last 52 years is that unbelief is a primary hindrance to receiving the Baptism of The Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking in Tongues.

Luke had already recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 2:

1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

2 And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven, as of a rushing mighty Wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

3 Then there appeared to them divided Tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.

4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts chapters 10 & 11 may be two of the most important chapters in the New Testament!

The Disciples received the Baptism of The Holy Spirit first and later, Cornelius and his household experienced the same Baptism… prior to being water baptized.

So, Jews and Gentiles alike are offered this Blessing from Above.

When FATHER wants to remove any question, HE will repeat the importance of what HE is revealing.

Luke again recounts the essence of chapter 10 when he recorded by The Holy Spirit in chapter 11:

1 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the Word of God.

2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him (challenged him),

3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!”

It was necessary for Peter to recount the events found in chapter 10.

4 But Peter explained it to them in order from the beginning, saying:

5 “I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, an object descending like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came to me.

6 When I observed it intently and considered, I saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air.

7 And I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter; kill and eat.’

8 But I said, ‘Not so, Lord! For nothing common or unclean has at any time entered my mouth.’

9 But the Voice answered me again from Heaven, ‘What God has cleansed you must not call common.’

Peter challenged FATHER because of his previous mindset.  FATHER gave Peter a triple witness.  This translates to an emphatic command!

10 Now this was done three times, and all were drawn up again into Heaven.

11 At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

12 Then the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house.

Peter was able to hear The Holy Spirit and did not doubt His instructions.  This is critical to our walk as well.

13 And he told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house, who said to him, ‘Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter,

14 who will tell you Words by which you and all your household will be saved.’

15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning.

16 Then I remembered the Word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’

The Holy Spirit will bring His Word to remembrance as we walk in Holiness.

17 If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?”

Do any of us dare contend or challenge The Word of GOD?

18 When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to Life.”

The apostles and brethren who were in Judea listened to Peter testify of the work of The Holy Spirit concerning the Gentiles who had also received the Word of God.  This confirmed to them that the Gentiles were included in Jesus’ command to go throughout the world and preach the Good News to ALL MANKIND!  These two chapters set the stage for a true worldwide ministry for all believers.

As we walk in Holiness, let us not be surprised when The Holy Spirit moves unexpectedly in our midst.

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 66

Friday, July 12th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we must not impede The Holy Spirit from moving in any aspect of our walk!

I find it interesting how many churches do not emphasize the ministry of The Holy Spirit.  Both Peter and Paul promoted the ministry of The Holy Spirit in their lives and ministries without exception.

Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:

15 “Loving Me empowers you to obey My commands.

16-17 And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Savior, the Holy Spirit of Truth, Who will be to you a friend just like me—and He will never leave you. The world won’t receive Him because they can’t see Him or know Him. But you know Him intimately because He remains with you and will live inside you.

Jesus ministered on earth for 3 ½ years and then commissioned you and me to carry the Gospel throughout the earth for the next 2,000 years, but He did not stop there.  He knew that in order for us to walk in power and authority, we would need Spiritual guidance.

25 “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you.

26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

Jesus knew that the mind would lose Spiritual details over time, and He accounted for that as He promised The Holy Spirit Who would teach us all things and cause us to remember The Words Jesus spoke.  The ministry of The Holy Spirit here on earth is equally important to that of FATHER to the children of Israel, as well as the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ.  Why would we undervalue and limit His ministry when Jesus Himself emphasized His importance?

The ministry of The Holy Spirit should be without limitation or restriction!  It is our choice of what level His Ministry is in our walk.

And Jesus reiterated in John chapter 15:

26 “And I will send you the Divine Encourager from the very Presence of My Father. He will come to you, the Spirit of Truth, emanating from the Father, and He will speak to you about Me.

27 And you will tell everyone the Truth about Me, for you have walked with Me from the start.”

And for the third time, Jesus speaks of the necessity for sending The Holy Spirit in John chapter 16:

5 But now that I’m about to leave you and go back to join the One Who sent Me, you need to be told. Yet, not one of you are asking Me where I’m going.

6 Instead your hearts are filled with sadness because I’ve told you these things.

7 But here’s the Truth: It’s to your advantage that I go away, for if I don’t go away The Holy Spirit (The Divine Encourager) will not be released to you. But after I depart, I will send Him to you.

8 And when He comes, He will expose sin and prove that the world is wrong about God’s righteousness and His judgments.

9 “ ‘Sin,’ because they refuse to believe in Who I am.

10 “God’s ‘righteousness,’ because I’m going back to join the Father and you’ll see Me no longer.

11 “And ‘judgment’ because the ruler of this dark world has already received his sentence.

Jesus mentioned specific areas included in the ministry of The Holy Spirit:

He will speak only Truth

He will glorify Jesus

He will convict the world of sin

He will convict the world to what GOD’S righteousness is

He will speak forth the Truth of GOD’S judgment

He will empower us to minister the above areas.  There is no reason for us to restrain the ministry of The Holy Spirit in our walk.  We ought to embrace every facet of The Holy Spirit in our own lives so that we can walk in the fullness of His power and authority toward others.

Our walk in Holiness will be impaired unless we fully embrace the ministry of The Holy Spirit!

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