Servias Ministries Blog

Beloved brother,

I wrote you in one of my emails that the Spirit of the Lord showed that I needed to spend time with the Lord. He did it in a very subtle way since I have been so distracted. As I told you, my life has been just work and since I have to commute and walk to different places, I feel tired all the time. So there’s lots of things in my mind as a result of bad choices I start to see now.

One night, when I was in bed ready to sleep I looked at my KJ Bible which has a very nice leather cover, and I thought, ‘How much I love your word, Lord". But then I realized that I was giving pretty much no time with it during my day, yet I seem to find time to check my twitter account, instagram many times a day. Why don’t I read and meditate in the words of my Lord instead? I realized as you said I have the talk, but not the walk. Who am I fooling?

I also got very despondent during my de-cluttering time yesterday, but later Father gave me peace in that I don’t need to fret but see receive His grace in my past weakness and immaturity and learn now. I saw that in everything that I hoarded I was "projecting myself to be someone created in my illusion rather than acknowledging my own reality." I acknowledged another part of my reality yesterday. Today I’m accepting the mercy and grace of Father to have brought me to see this reality and humbling embracing His correction and wait on Him in peace to revert the route of destruction.

I’m just sharing all this with you, brother, because the blogs have been a confirmation of His Spirit in me right now and I believe in others as well. We do need encouragement to let go and don’t be burden by condemnation in this process. It’s our task to renew our minds. I’m so happy that you wrote this today!

I was panicking yesterday, but today, the Spirit led me to take my mind off everything. I went to a park to get some sun and see nature and meditate in His words and some things you wrote in the blog.

Jesus said that He did what He saw and heard His Father do. How am I going to walk in HIS Spirit and be led by Him if my focus is constantly diverted by anything else but His word? How much do I value the time He is giving me now to seek His face and His words?

I was thinking how in Acts we see that for those saints the Kingdom was their priority and serving in love the brethren was their priority. Everything else would fall into place and the glory of Father was manifested in their midst. I started to see that my Lord has not been my priority. Many times the internet and my own life and problems have been more important.

Thank you for time to read this and for writing. You are in my prayers, beloved brother. May Father keep leading you in your calling to support others and focus on His Love.

Your beloved sister

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote 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.

Why does FATHER have me write all these blogs?  I must tell you that ten years ago I would not have dreamed of being used by HIM through HIS HOLY SPIRIT to write over 1,000 blogs.  I have been filled with HIS SPIRIT for nearly 45 years  so I know the area of my spirit is not lacking.  The reality is that our minds need renewed in a manner that will produce mature Sons.  Our thinking must change and line up with HIS SPIRIT in us.

I spent a number of years focusing on the “big picture” of what FATHER is doing with nations, etc. and I must now conclude that my personal development was less emphasized.  In looking back I now see that FATHER wants us to be well rounded in our maturity and we must not lose sight of our personal development.  Each one of these writings contains instructions, encouragement, and correction for me.  I am sure that much of what I write is applicable to many others based on the encouraging communications I receive from time to time.  If no one else read these blogs, I would still write them for my own personal daily instruction to renew my mind.

My personal goal is to be Holy and acceptable to FATHER and fulfill the purpose HE placed in me when HE formed me in my beloved mother’s womb.  That is not an unreasonable expectation since it was HIS Plan.  There have been times of intense study and other times of applying what I have learned, both are needed.  I don’t claim to be an expert on anything except knowing how to seek forgiveness and mercy since I have found it necessary so many times in my life.  My only real qualification to write is that I am a willing vessel to be used by HIM.

The challenge we all have is to prove what is HIS good, acceptable, and perfect will.  There are many facets to every Word FATHER speaks but sometimes it is good to simply consider it at face value.  This implies that we begin our quest from a corrupt state of mind.  The word “renew” means: to cause to grow up, new, to make new; new strength and vigor is given to one; to be changed into a new kind of life as opposed to the former corrupt state.  We must first admit the reality of a corrupt state of mind before we can do anything about it.  Our ego will challenge this reality in order to maintain its control over us and this is why it must be exposed and be placed on the cross to die.

One of the biggest challenges we all have is to discern Truth from the world’s perception and opinion of Truth.  Once men with any form of corrupt thinking attempt to explain or describe Truth, there is a possibility and probability that they will skew the reality to some degree and corrupt the Truth in some manner.  I look back at some evangelists’ messages in the past who were sincere in their message but were wrong in their teaching.  Each of us can only express Truth to the degree of our revelation of Truth and our sensitivity to hearing FATHER.  Man’s fruit is an indication of his revelation of Truth.  Simply look at the fruit.

As we focus on the Words of Jesus and seek to have a better understanding of FATHER’S Nature and Divine Intent then we are better able to discern Truth from man’s opinion of Truth.  As many of you know I am fully persuaded that the revelation of Love is key to FATHER’S Nature thus if there is only one subject I can focus on, it will be Love.  If our foundation is lacking what will we build on?  Isn’t Scripture’s primary intent to renew our minds once we acknowledge, accept, and receive HIS SPIRIT to freely operate in our lives?

Corrupt results arise out of corrupt intent.  In Galatians chapter 6 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

5 For each one shall bear his own load.

We must be willing to innocently and objectively examine our own works.  Over the years I have seen many who would “talk the talk” but not “walk the walk”.  They were always projecting themselves to be someone created in their illusion rather than acknowledging their own reality.  As we align our minds with our gifts and calling we will enter into that good, then acceptable, then perfect Will of FATHER.  We must cast down the vain imaginations and change our minds to conform to HIS Word about us.  We must no longer let our emotions rule our thoughts but instead command our emotional state to serve us.  Our minds are meant to serve us as we being led by THE SPIRIT.  The mind is to be used and exercised but in the proper state of renewal and purity.  Let us focus on renewing our mind by cleansing it by the WORD, whether it be written or spoken to us by FATHER.

In Philippians chapter 3, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

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.

What I do today will not affect what happened to me yesterday but it will affect my tomorrow.  Many have resigned themselves to give up and become passive because of their circumstances.  When a man or woman loses purpose, death begins to set in.  Over the years I have heard of many who have retired and their health declined shortly thereafter resulting in their death.  Your spirit and your soul will effect your physiology and therefore one aspect of keeping physically healthy is to be spiritually active and maintain a positive attitude.

Jesus initiated the realization that there is more to life than the physical aspect.  He provided us the perfect example of what we can attain above and beyond our physical existence.  There is more to life than simply food, shelter, clothing, and video games.  There is a wondrous universe which is expanding in an ever-increasing manner.  There is no place where HIS Spirit does not exist yet we often do not connect with HIS SPIRIT because of our own self-imposed limitations.  Once you have been delivered from sin and/or sickness, you have no excuse for being stationary.  Paul understood this first hand due to his deliverance on the road to Damascus.  If anyone needed to forget the past it was Paul.  I thank FATHER for allowing me to forget certain aspects of my past as well.  HIS mercy is more than sufficient to handle all of our past failures. 

Each of us should set a goal that is in accordance with our calling.  Each week it would be helpful to reflect on the progress in fulfilling our individual callings.  There is a balance between being led and initiating action.  De-cluttering is not part of my calling but it does eliminate hindrances to the operation of my calling.  Too much stuff keeps you from finding what you are looking for and delays your results.  Why deal with it any longer?  Get rid of things no longer relevant to your life and don’t let them consume any more of your resources.

Each of us has an “upward” call from FATHER and we much reach forward and embrace it.  Are you downtrodden?  Stop, refresh yourself, and continue on your path leading toward the prize of that upward call.  Jesus Christ has enabled us to attain that call by providing the path and the example to live by.  Let not the chaos around you impair your focus on your GOD-given purpose.  In fact, your purpose may include the removal of the chaos… but only as being led by THE SPIRIT.  As we mature our ability to see and discern improves thus we know when FATHER wants us to deal with the issues around us versus letting them play out without our intervention.  HIS Wisdom is sufficient to bring chaos to an end and in the appropriate manner.

Paul further wrote:

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.

If you are not pressing toward the goal, FATHER will reveal whatever is preventing your progress.  Just ask.  As you become spiritually mature you will need less encouragement from FATHER and simply know to press on no matter what your circumstances would tell you otherwise.  You will no longer be moved as those who are double-minded, who are tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine.  Each of us is accountable for our progress toward the goal established specifically for us by a Loving FATHER.  There is no need to compare progress for each of us has a unique purpose to be fulfilled.

As I attain a level of maturity, I should live up to that level and not digress to the past.  The world would have you believe that once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.  I believe that once you are delivered and mature past that level, you are no longer living in that past reality.  As you die to the former lusts, they will no longer have a grip on your life.  The key is to progress toward the fulfillment of your calling and you will no longer deem those issues of the past to be important or relevant to you.  As we mature, our ability to deal with the flesh becomes easier and we are able to take command of our lives and no longer live by fleshly desires.  Bury the past and don’t keep digging it up.

There are times and seasons associated with your maturing.  Be willing to adjust your thinking as you reach the next level of maturity and don’t let yourself be restricted by the past.  OUR FATHER is not restricted in HIS Divine Intent and neither should we be restricted in our pursuit of our mandated goals.  Press on!

By THE SPIRIT it was written in Hebrews chapter 5:

13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe.

14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Jesus lived in obscurity until He reached the age of 30 and once He was of full age, His ministry lasted only 3 1/2 years.  Ninety percent of His time on earth was spent in preparation for the ten percent completing the fulfillment of the ages.  Do you think He simply kicked back and did nothing for those thirty years?  Not at all.  He spend 90% of His physical life in trials and testings just as we experience ourselves.  Hebrews chapter 4 confirms:

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 have suffered in many areas of my life due to failures and weaknesses and I thank FATHER for bringing me through them all.  Little did I realize HIS intervention during some of those times for at the time I simply felt “lucky” to have survived them.  Many of us looked for instant success only to be knocked down once again.  Over the years I have come to realize that if you simply continue pursuing FATHER’S Divine Nature and the right path for your life, ultimately you will be rewarded for your tenacity.

If success in your calling were to come easy, you would not need to pursue an intimate relationship with FATHER because you would think you possess all the independent qualities required for everything you set your hand to do.  Failure in your calling brings the realization that you still lack some missing piece to the puzzle.  This directs you to seek out FATHER for further training.

There are those who are content with living an unfulfilled life and do not aspire to full maturity in their gifts.  Typically it is due to evil words spoken over them and they need to be encouraged by those who are more mature and have overcome words, lies, obstacles, and illusions that would promote failure.

My outlook dramatically improved when I discovered starting the day with FATHER provided me the assurance that I could deal with any issue confronting me that day.  I became more sensitive to being able to discern both good and evil knowing that FATHER “had my back”.  Yes, there were days I failed but FATHER would point out where the mistakes were made, whether in the physical or in the Spiritual.  HE would show me my weakness so that I could focus on turning it into a strength.  I began to focus on what was important in the long term rather than requiring short-term success.  Believe me when I tell you that I  requested and required HIS mercy rather than HIS judgment.

This is the reality:

12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

You cannot escape the fact that FATHER knows every particle in our body and is well aware of our thoughts and intent yet HE continues to train us up into maturity.  Otherwise I would have been removed from this earth long ago.  If there is anything I learned over the past 45 years, it is to not attempt to justify or rationalize my lawlessness but simply and quickly ask to be forgiven and purpose to turn that weakness into a strength.  Embrace the tests and be real concerning your failures.  Don’t try to live an illusion but take each failure and ask FATHER to show you the intent behind the failure so you can mature.  AS you do, you will become more and more like HIM.  Isn’t that our goal?

In the current system strength promotes the perception of dominance and many strive to become strong in order to overpower their competition.  In the end it is only temporary in nature.  The recent passing of Muhammad Ali is an example of a world champion boxer declining into a shadow of the former self.  In the long run which would you prefer, temporary fame or to be healthy and productive for the rest of your life?

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians chapter 12:

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

When we comprehend the reality of our weaknesses then we open the door for FATHER to deal with them.  FATHER will confound the wise with our weaknesses which will reveal HIS power in those situations where are weaknesses are apparent.  Men and women who are strong tend to want credit for whatever they achieve.  Those of us who acknowledge our inability know that the credit for success goes solely to FATHER.  Saul attempted to be that self-made man many strive to be but found out how unequipped and unsuccessful he really was when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus.  His spiritual blindness was made plain for us to see.  Later, in Philippians chapter 4, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Let us be content whether we are abounding or suffering for FATHER is carrying out HIS Plan in our lives.  When we are suffering, let us call upon Christ to strengthen us so that we can overcome the situation.  Without stress we will not grow and mature.  When we no longer look to our mental or physical faculties as having the final word but look to FATHER in HIS Wisdom and understanding, we have finally accepted our own weakness which now has become our strength IN HIM.  The power and anointing from Above is the difference maker in our lives. 

Does that mean we should pursue weakness?  Not at all.  We must come to the realization that our weakness is not a hindrance to success unless we fail to acknowledge the power of Christ in our lives.  We must not let our weaknesses be an excuse for failing to walk according to our purpose but know that FATHER will bring forth the strength needed to fulfill the calling HE has placed in us.  Our faith must be IN HIM, not our individual strength or prowess.  FATHER’S Wisdom constantly confuses man’s worldly wisdom and we should not be surprised by this reality.  As we accept the reality that we can do all things through Christ our weaknesses are no longer at the forefront of our thoughts.  Our faith takes over when our weaknesses come to light.

Abraham is a great example of overcoming weakness.  He was given a promise when he was beyond his prime years by most people’s reckoning yet FATHER did not consider that to be an issue.  In Romans chapter 4 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

19 And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,

21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.

22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”

Abraham was old and Sarah was barren.  How much weaker do you need to be yet FATHER spoke a promise without hesitation.  Abraham provides us an excellent example of how to approach our weakness.  Do not consider our current situation, do not waver, be strengthened in faith, and give FATHER the glory.  As you find yourself weak when confronted with obstacles that seem insurmountable, encourage yourself with these promises FATHER has revealed through HIS HOLY SPIRIT.  Let the weak say “I am strong!”

There are times in our life when we don’t feel like we are truly making a difference.  We go through each day expecting it to be about the same as the previous day without much change.  Our heart is yearning to do greater things but there appears to be no change in sight.  We know that there is much to be done according to those whom we esteem as having deeper understanding of FATHER’S plans than ourselves.  FATHER has shown HIMSELF mighty to many of us from time to time yet we know there is still much more which lies ahead in the future.  Those who infer or proclaim themselves to be prophets arouse and set our expectations that the winds of change are upon us yet each day ends without that special “something” happening.

Does this describe you, me, or both of us?

Let’s consider someone who might have thought or even expressed these very words.  In Judges chapter 6 by THE SPIRIT it is written:

1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years,

2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the children of Israel made for themselves the dens, the caves, and the strongholds which are in the mountains.

The word “Midian” means strife and contention.  I would say that this defines the times we are now in for there are more global issues which filter down to the local level than ever before.  The current system is teetering on collapse and nations’ citizens are polarized to the extreme.  Where is the unity?  Only a small remnant remain in unity and even they are being tested.

3 So it was, whenever Israel had sown, Midianites would come up; also Amalekites and the people of the East would come up against them.

4 Then they would encamp against them and destroy the produce of the earth as far as Gaza, and leave no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep nor ox nor donkey.

5 For they would come up with their livestock and their tents, coming in as numerous as locusts; both they and their camels were without number; and they would enter the land to destroy it.

6 So Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites, and the children of Israel cried out to the LORD.

Where are the blessings of Abraham when you need them?  Those who are in control spend their days contemplating new ways to exploit the average citizen because they have control over the money of the country and those who enforce their laws.  The remnant knows this to be temporary in nature yet each day seems to be more of the same.  At some point the cries of the Righteous reach a crescendo and the fullness of time has arrived.  What triggers FATHER to bring forth HIS Plan of deliverance?  Was it timing, the level of despair, faith, or some other critical point or event that brings forth change?

7 And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried out to the LORD because of the Midianites,

8 that the LORD sent a prophet to the children of Israel, who said to them, “Thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘I brought you up from Egypt and brought you out of the house of bondage;

9 and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out before you and gave you their land.

10 Also I said to you, “I am the LORD your God; do not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell.” But you have not obeyed My voice.’ ”

Finally, some encouraging Words from Above are spoken to the people that deliverance is at hand.  However there is that issue of not obeying HIS Voice.  We all want FATHER to deliver this earth and bring forth HIS Kingdom throughout the land but we must understand that we are part of the solution to the problem.  FATHER uses people to do HIS bidding and because you are reading these words you must consider yourself as being one of those FATHER can and will use to bring forth HIS deliverance.

11 Now the Angel of the LORD came and sat under the terebinth tree which was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites.

Does this sound familiar?  Those whom FATHER is preparing are “hidden” from the world’s view and making ends meet even given the contrary circumstances all around them.  They are biding their time and doing whatever is necessary to sustain themselves until FATHER activates the next step of HIS Plan.

12 And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!”

Then suddenly…   How many times have we awoken from sleep hoping and possibly even expected a notable Spiritual event to occur?  I am sure that day the angel arrived on the scene was not being anticipated by Gideon.  As a matter of fact, he was hiding away in the winepress which symbolizes the revelation of Tabernacles although he was threshing wheat, the period just prior to Tabernacles.  The angel’s purpose or mandate is simply to speak a message from FATHER and he did so.  It is FATHER Who is calling Gideon a “mighty man of valor” even though Gideon is in hiding.  These words of faith sunk into Gideon’s consciousness and he responded even though he needed a couple of confirmations just to be sure.  Does that also sound familiar?  How about three confirmations FATHER?

This excerpt speaks volumes to us as we live out each day with some level of expectation that FATHER is going to initiate change.  We must not grow weary in well doing but continue moving forward each day.  Yes, there will be days when it seems you are taking two steps backward for every step forward but be not dismayed.  FATHER knows where you and I are at, whether hiding in a winepress or simply in plain sight.  At the right time, HE will dispatch HIS resources and activate the plan of deliverance which will take into account the faithfulness of HIS Remnant who are being prepared at this particular point in time.  FATHER doesn’t need huge numbers but instead a few who are “all in”.  Let each of us walk out each day with this in mind and it will minimize the frustration we might be experiencing.  Always keep in mind “Today might be the day”.

Our Heavenly Father is not some distant GOD whom we have no contact with but HE is willing to be personal and intimate with each of us.  After all, we are HIS creation.  We each have a designated purpose and set of talents to bring our purpose to fruition and HIS Love has imparted a means by which we can overcome all obstacles we encounter on the way to fulfilling our purpose.  HIS first begotten Son is our life line for He overcame sin and death on our behalf and did so in such a manner that there is no question that we too can have and enjoy eternal life.  After FATHER revealed HIMSELF in Jesus as our Example, Jesus began to explain how to succeed in life.  In John chapter 14, Jesus spoke:

12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.”

When we produce good fruit, we too glorify FATHER.  Jesus even made a more wondrous emphatic statement that we would do greater works.  I know that you may look at yourself and your circumstances and not feel like that overcoming person whom Jesus is referring to in the above passage.  I have felt that same way a multitude of times in the past.  Our emotions have attempted to convince us to throw in the towel as the heathen rage all around us.  This is when we must encourage ourselves in HIS past deliverances, healings, and restorations.  Sometimes it is simply good to testify of all that FATHER has done in the past for you and me.  As I do that, I am revitalized and re-energized to move upward and onward.  This is why I believe it is critical to spend time reading the Words of encouragement directly spoken by Jesus Christ.  His Words are life-giving especially when we are in the midst of challenges that would try to overtake us.

FATHER wants to be glorified in us so that a dying world can also have a life line to restoration.  What an expression of Love for HIM to empower us to bring more into the family of GOD.  The source of all technology comes from the Mind of FATHER.  The smallest particle known as the GOD particle is the fundamental building block of all creation and it has the necessary intelligence and intent imparted into it to be combined and to form all living things.  It is clear that FATHER has paid attention to detail as HE had HIS Son speak the Words in the above passage.  We should not take these Words lightly.

“I will do it” has no implied caveats in the statement.  There are no “maybe’s” or “occasionally’s”  attached to it.  Let us receive the Words of Jesus at face value with an innocent heart, knowing He has our best interest in mind.  Jesus further spoke:

15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.

16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—

17 the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”

The Holy Spirit has been given to us forever.  There is no time or place where HIS SPIRT isn’t.  Let us receive that Truth in its purest form and trust that HIS Holy Spirit is in us as well as with us in whatever we do and wherever we go.  As we do then we will be fully led by THE SPIRIT and will fully function as Sons of Our FATHER.  Paul embraced the Truth and reality of these Words as he wrote in Romans chapter 8:

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

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

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

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

The Holy Spirit is with you and me today.  Let us allow this Gift to fully operate in us and comfort us as we are being led through this life.  FATHER has provided us with the necessary gifts to fulfill our purpose and HE is fully and intimately connected with us are we walk through the challenges of the day.  Be assured and encouraged by the Words of Jesus as you deal with those challenges set before you.  Tap into the flow of the Holy Spirit being connected to FATHER and listen intently as FATHER instructs you how to navigate the turbulent waters that lie ahead.  This is why FATHER revealed HIMSELF to us so let us embrace this reality spoken to us by Jesus.

At the age of seventy-five, Abram (Abraham) was given the fullness of his calling.  In Genesis chapter 12, FATHER spoke:

1 Now the LORD had said to Abram:

​​​“Get out of your country, ​​From your family

​​And from your father’s house, ​​To a land that I will show you.

2 ​​I will make you a great nation;

​​I will bless you and make your name great;

​​And you shall be a blessing.

3 ​​I will bless those who bless you, ​​And I will curse him who curses you;

​​And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

When did FATHER place the gifts and calling into Abraham?  Did he finally achieve perfection at the age of 75 and thus FATHER had been waiting to see if anyone would step up to the challenge?  No, when FATHER formed Abraham in the womb HE knew what the plan was and when to expect to have this proclamation of Abraham’s calling.  FATHER’S Divine Intent was in Abraham before HE formed him in the womb.  In Psalm 139, David wrote by THE SPIRIT:

1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;

You understand my thought from afar.

3 You scrutinize my path and my lying down,

And are intimately acquainted with all my ways.

4 Even before there is a word on my tongue,

Behold, O LORD, You know it all.

5 You have enclosed me behind and before,

And laid Your hand upon me.

6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

It is too high, I cannot attain to it.

The better we know FATHER and HIS Divine Intent, the better we will know ourselves for FATHER knows us better than we know ourselves.  HIS knowledge of us is greater than our own knowledge, thoughts, and intents thus we should make every effort to know HIM fully and completely in order to achieve the purpose HE placed in us before HE formed us in the womb.

HE will not bless your or my illusion of ourselves, HE will only bless the “real you” and the “real me”.  If you can receive and embrace this reality, you will be on your way to producing excellent fruit for the Kingdom.  How are we suppose to comprehend FATHER in a greater fashion?  HE even provided us a way to comprehend HIM and HIS ways by sending HIS Son Jesus Christ as our manifested Example of Who HE is.  In John chapter 14, Jesus spoke:

7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”

8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”

9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority;but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.

11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.”

Here is the simple Truth.  FATHER formed each of us in the womb and HE placed unique gifts and callings for us to walk in as we mature.  In order to fully operate in those gifts and callings we must pursue and comprehend FATHER so that the Spiritual flow will be unhindered.  HE sent HIS Son for us to have a perfect Example to round out our understanding and know HIS Love for us.  As we embrace the Words of Jesus our relationship with FATHER is perfected and any hindrances to our individual purposes are removed thus the Holy Spirit flows freely in our lives to be a blessing to others.  FATHER wants to bless the “real” you, not some illusion or perception that the ego would create.  Be at peace with the reality of your gifts and calling and let the blessings flow from FATHER to you and through you to others.  It is never too late as we saw with Abraham.

Resistance is the the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument, opposition.  I was awakened to FATHER imparting this Word.  by THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Romans chapter 13:

1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.

All authority originates with FATHER and HE will give authority to whomever HE will for HE is sovereign and we are to submit to those in authority until FATHER tells us otherwise.  Since authority originates with HIM, those in authority only serve according to FATHER’S mandate for they have derivative authority and nothing originates with them.

What happens when those in authority abuse their position and become opposed to FATHER and HIS Divine Intent?  They are removed in some form or fashion.  Throughout history FATHER has employed kings and nations to remove HIS opposition and will continue to do so as HE wishes.  As individuals we are to submit to authority given by FATHER and pursue Love in each and every circumstance.  Paul continues:

7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.

As the resistance by the opposition increases, it will be increasingly important to hear FATHER’S Voice in all matters.  We must not look for an excuse to fail to pay what is due to others during times of transition.  Let us be above reproach for many will look at injustices as an excuse to be lawless themselves.  Paul restates the second Great Commandment Jesus spoke concerning Love thy neighbor:

8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.

Turmoil and instability in the world are increasing.  If you have placed your trust in people, money, systems, technology, or any other form of creation you may become seriously disappointed soon.  The current systems in place will work until they don’t.  Your current investments will also work until they don’t.  Where you place your trust will soon determine your level of peace.  Paul further wrote:

11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.

14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

As we simplify our lives and focus on FATHER’S Divine Intent and priorities, we will no longer be moved by the chaos around us but instead we will walk in peace.  Our walk will be as a light to others as they search for answers once their misapplied trust is shattered.  All of these worldly systems must fall in order for the Kingdom of Peace to come forth and spread across the land and there will be resistance as this takes place.  We must be true overcomers because there will be much to “overcome”.  What an appropriate word!

There will be those who cling to the things they trusted in as they evaporate into history.  Let us look upward and onward for our full redemption draweth nigh for we will be the ones who lead the others through FATHER’S next transition for we have placed our trust IN HIM.

Our Elder Brother Jesus is our Example to follow.  As we mature in Christ and arise to the level of Overcomer, we should expect a boldness to come upon us by the anointing of FATHER.  In the Gospel of John chapter 7 we find a certain event occurred during the Feast of Tabernacles:

14 Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and taught.

15 And the Jews marveled, saying, “How does this Man know letters, having never studied?”

Jesus was able to teach among the scholars without any formal education for He was full of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skill imparted to Him from FATHER.  Each of us should embrace this reality as well.  Advanced education will not guarantee success in life and thus there is no need to be intimidated or in awe of those with advanced degrees.  Our relationship with FATHER allows us to tap into much greater understanding in all areas of life if only we will are willing to receive.  Consider the Words of Jesus in this passage:

16 Jesus answered them and said, “My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me.

17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.

18 He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Jesus shares the key of His ability to teach- His relationship with FATHER.  Jesus did not seek to exalt Himself but instead exalts FATHER in all of His speech.  FATHER is the Author of all Truth and facts thus as we grow closer to FATHER in all areas of our life, our speech will reflect HIS Truth and people will marvel at the words proceeding out of our mouth.  When we become fully led by THE SPIRT, our words will be irresistible to those with ears to hear.

You might say that you cannot in any way rise up to the same level as Jesus and be able to teach in the same manner.  Think again.  The disciples had been fisherman before being called by Jesus and had no formal education yet once Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, things changed.  In Acts chapter 4 consider the audience whom Peter addressed:

5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes,

6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well,

10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.

This fisherman had a boldness and authority which was nonexistent four years earlier.  If Peter was able to embrace the power, authority, and knowledge from Above, we too are able to do the same.  Now consider how the rulers, elders, and scribes responded:

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

As we become accustomed to the anointed power of FATHER coming upon us, we will gain courage to speak forth Truth and Life as did Jesus and the disciples.  These examples are given for our instruction and encouragement.  Let us not limit ourselves because of our past inabilities in any area but let us proceed boldly as FATHER instructs and allow HIS Word to come forth and enlighten those around us.  We are to be lights unto this world of darkness and must no longer be silent when the Holy Spirit is nudging us to speak Life and Truth to those who are brought before us.