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In the Revelation of Our Lord Jesus Christ chapter 15 John wrote by THE SPIRIT:

1 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous: seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God is complete.

2 And I saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image and over his mark and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having harps of God.

3 They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying:

​​​“Great and marvelous are Your works, ​​Lord God Almighty!

​​Just and true are Your ways, ​​O King of the saints!

4 ​​Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name?

​​For You alone are holy.

​​For all nations shall come and worship before You,

​​For Your judgments have been manifested.”

I marvel at the Christians who have yet to be “all in” for Christ.  They received salvation which brought forth change in their lives, otherwise their path would have continued in chaos, troubled hearts, failures, or other situations which preceded their decision to receive Christ in their hearts.  For all of us that day was a turning point in our lives and FATHER confirmed HIS Word with perceived and tangible action in the hearts of men.  From that point we all were given the opportunity to grow as we pursued The Way of Christ.

The Way of Christ does have its challenges because the enemy will bring forth trials and temptations hoping to take us off course and back to our old ways via the old man.  The ministry of the pastors and teachers is intended to instruct us, warn us, and move us toward maturity along The Way.  Many of them have failed to keep their calling in its pure state, often due to greed and ego.  Nonetheless the Holy Spirit has been given to each of us to guide us properly on the path of Christ.

“Great and marvelous are Your works, ​​Lord God Almighty!  ​​Just and true are Your ways, ​​O King of the saints!” are acknowledgements of the actions of FATHER, Jesus Christ, and the Most Holy Sprit.  THEIR actions provide us the assurance of The Way of Christ and we should fully embrace these Truths each and every day.  Expressed Words and actions provide us confirmation that our path is the correct one where no other path will promote life and peace.  FATHER gave us HIS Law of seedtime and harvest when HE spoke to Noah in Genesis chapter 8:

22 ​​“While the earth remains, ​​Seedtime and harvest,

​​Cold and heat, ​​Winter and summer,

​​And day and night ​​Shall not cease.”

In Chapter 9 HE further spoke:

​​7  And as for you, be fruitful and multiply; ​​Bring forth abundantly in the earth ​​And multiply in it.”

​8 Then God spoke to Noah and to his sons with him, saying: 9 “And as for Me, behold, I establish My covenant with you and with your descendants after you,

10 and with every living creature that is with you: the birds, the cattle, and every beast of the earth with you, of all that go out of the ark, every beast of the earth.

11 Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.”

12 And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:

13 I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.”

HE placed the rainbow as a perpetual sign of HIS covenant with Noah, tied to righteous acts of being fruitful and multiplying, an example of seedtime and harvest of righteousness.  This rainbow is a perpetual sign and has not been changed or ended thus any other use of this Sacred sign is a perverse attempt by the enemy to dilute HIS Covenant with man, especially in the area of reproduction between male and female.  There is no question of FATHER’s intent which has been confirmed by HIS actions since the flood.  Any attempt to pervert this sign will ultimately be met by judgment not only on a personal basis but will affect nations who endorse or passively accept the perversion.

Judgment means that FATHER’S covering of protection has been lifted allowing the enemy to come in and promote death and destruction on a widespread basis.  Living in a nation whose covering has been lifted will be difficult even for HIS remnant.  They will be protected from the brunt of judgment but will suffer at some level as well.  In Matthew chapter 5 Jesus spoke:

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”

Being in close proximity to the unjust means that we will experience some type of suffering as a result of their actions.  Isn’t this a good reason for us to embrace the revelation of Love and pursue the enemy and bring them to Christ?  We are instructed to Love our enemies and pray for them, not further alienating them resulting in further separation.  Our Love should be confirmed with actions:

To become Love, do acts of Love.

To become righteous, do acts of righteousness.

To become trustworthy, do acts of trustworthiness.

To become friendly, do acts associated with friendship and reach out.

To become mature in faith, do acts which confirm your faith.

James provided us an understanding of this Truth when he wrote by THE SPIRIT in chapter 2:

14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?

15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food,

16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?

17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!

20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

Our actions are seen as a true confirmation of what we believe in our heart and this is what others see and will respond to as they view our actions.

Psalm 62:

1 Truly my soul silently waits for God;

​​From Him comes my salvation.

2 ​​He only is my rock and my salvation;

​​He is my defense;

​​I shall not be greatly moved.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 4:

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

This verse can provide great encouragement to those of us who suffer distress.  You can be assured that distress will come in some form to each of us but the question is how will we deal with it.  Do we trust in man or do we place our trust in Christ and Our Heavenly Father?  Man’s solutions are temporal whereas FATHER’S solutions are eternal.  Jesus did not afflict people but instead removed afflictions.  When tests and trials come men grow weak and become unsure yet Jesus remains as our immoveable Rock.  Let us place our trust and reliance on the Rock!

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.

When men who are led by the Holy Spirit do come to our assistance, we should acknowledge their actions by praying for them.  FATHER uses whomever HE will to bring forth resolution to our affliction and so we should not be surprised when HE brings unexpected men and women to minister to us according to their calling.  We should embrace those whom HE sends but understand the glory belongs to HIM alone.

We should be cautioned in placing our trust elsewhere.  Technology and medicine are only available to us because FATHER allowed for them to come forth out of HIS Love for us.  HE provided all the building blocks for the various remedies being used today.  When ministered within one’s calling they are very effective but if ministered from any other motive, they will be less effective.

When in the midst of tests and trials we must seek FATHER and be encouraged by HIS Word.  In Psalm 52:

8 ​​But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;

​​I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.

9 ​​I will praise You forever,

​​Because You have done it;

​​And in the presence of Your saints

​​I will wait on Your name, for it is good.

If you awaken in distress then go to HIS Word and encourage yourself until your peace permeates your entire existence.  Is fear gripping your heart, then pray and seek FATHER’S counsel and proclaim HIS goodness in your life.  Place your focus on HIM and HIS benefits for HE has brought you this far.  Remind yourself of HIS deliverance in the past and the fear will depart from you in short order.  In Psalm 27:

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; ​​Whom shall I fear?

​​The LORD is the strength of my life; ​​Of whom shall I be afraid?

2 ​​When the wicked came against me ​​To eat up my flesh,

​​My enemies and foes, ​​They stumbled and fell.

3 ​​Though an army may encamp against me, ​​My heart shall not fear;

​​Though war may rise against me, ​​In this I will be confident.

David went through many trials and the Psalms helped quiet his soul.  Those same Psalms will quiet us as well so let us read them and apply them to our situation.  The result will strengthen us and prepare us for the day.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 2:

14 Do all things without complaining and disputing,

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

16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

The world continues on its path toward destruction and the people who are spearheading this effort are fully exposing their crooked and perverse ways.  When we encounter such corruption we must remember that FATHER will judge these people according to HIS Plan and not ours.  It can be frustrating at times as we see what appears to be the obvious solution but we must keep in mind that we must follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and only act when we are directed to do so.

When we are wronged by our enemies we must remember that FATHER is their ultimate judge and HE will appropriately correct them according to HIS will.  We must simply forgive them and move on without thought of malice.  As people move toward a more self-centered state they will be increasing inconsiderate of others and their needs.  Their selfishness will become so obvious to everyone else that one would be amazed that they cannot see their error as well… but that is what blindness is all about.

To be harmless means we will not inflict harm on those people even though they may deserve it.  We have no idea of their upbringing and thus we could not appropriately execute judgment ourselves.  Only FATHER knows the whole story.  Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 20:

22 ​​Do not say, “I will recompense evil”;

​​Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.

Our trust must be placed in FATHER and no one else.  As we rely on HIM then we will be safe from the hands of the wicked.  Proverbs chapter 17 further states:

15 ​​He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,

​​Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

The crooked and perverse will receive their just reward from FATHER and as we place our trust IN HIM then we can immediately forgive them and proceed on with our day.  We must remember that the darkness will continue until our lights shine brightly thus we must not allow any person or action to hinder our testimony.  Let us not dwell on the injustice done to us but instead release those thoughts and focus on the “pure”.   Remember, the just will receive their reward… so will the unjust.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Colossians chapter 3:

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Isolation does not promote unity and people in this day and time are being oriented more and more toward isolationism.  People of all ages are now focusing more on their cell phones than on the people around them.  When I go into restaurants individuals, couples, and families each have their cell phone and are checking emails, facebook, playing games, or texting instead of actively promoting unity among those in their presence.  How can you communicate the attributes of Love to people who keep their face buried in their phone or Ipad?

Televisions are now becoming the mainstay in most casual restaurant chains so you can watch sports/commentaries rather than look at the person opposite you, eye to eye.  We are being de-socialized by technology and that is affecting our mandate to actively Love one another.  Each of us is responsible for where we focus our attention and cannot blame anyone else for the lack of true fellowship among the saints.

If the aspiring overcomers are going to be a fully functioning bride of Christ this must change.  Our focus must be on people and not technology.  We must change our priorities in order to minister life to those in need.  Many who have retired from their jobs have taken up playing games on their phones and computers rather than focus on the needs of others.  What excuse would be acceptable to FATHER if HE were to reconcile the “books” today with each of us?

Paul also wrote in Philemon:

4 I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers,

5 hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,

6 that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

7 For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

In order to share our Love and faith we must interact with others and residing in isolation does not promote any interaction.  Are you waiting for someone to call you?  Instead, why don’t you pick up the phone and call them?  We should not forsake the fellowshipping of the saints but should become proactive in our walk with FATHER.  It is time for us to become active in our unity with the brethren.

My wife and I took a couple of days off to “re-create”, rejuvenate, and relax.

Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 3:

1 My son, do not forget my law, ​​but let your heart keep my commands;

2 ​​For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.

​3 ​​Let not mercy and truth forsake you; ​​Bind them around your neck, ​​Write them on the tablet of your heart,

4 ​​ And so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.

​FATHER is the Lawgiver and no one else can claim this title.  We are to keep the Law in our heart, not just comply with it in our mind.  The heart is the issue.  The Truth is only found through FATHER’S eyes thus we must maintain our relationship with HIM in order to know the Truth and to be set free from the persuasive technics of manipulation by man.  Man’s law continues to be modified, added to, and deleted to suit the ever-changing values of society independent of FATHER.  If Love were to prevail in the hearts of men, we would need no other Law but HIS.

5 ​​Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

6 ​​In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

​Since Love would dictate our thoughts and actions, our trust in FATHER would guide our steps even though we may not fully understand the overall plan.  This is where trust is of paramount importance.  Who else should we fully trust with our future other than the ONE who created us to fulfill a unique purpose which spans our entire existence on earth?  We have a responsibility in this matter to think and act according to HIS Word:

7 ​​Do not be wise in your own eyes; ​​Fear the LORD and depart from evil.

8 ​​It will be health to your flesh, ​​And strength to your bones.

​This may be one of the most critical statements we must heed in order to walk fully IN HIM.  As we mature we have a tendency to be wise in our own eyes.  Many teenagers think they know everything as they transition into their teens but we know better.  FATHER’S wisdom and understanding are infinitely greater than ours therefore none of us should claim to be the epitome of Wisdom.  We must maintain humbleness in our heart which ultimately expresses itself in the physical.

9 ​​Honor the LORD with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase;

10 ​​So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

How do you honor the LORD with your possessions and the firstfruits of your increase?  You give to those who are called by FATHER to minister to you and are promoting your maturity.  You also give to those who are in need when HE instructs you to do so.  Love gives and as you give according to FATHER’S expectation, you are humbling yourself with your finances.  To honor FATHER means to give him the rightful place of authority by rendering to him gifts of gratitude, respect, and admiration.  One way to acknowledge FATHER in one’s ways (v. 6) is to honor him with one’s wealth (v.9).  This is a stumbling block for those who have yet to fully trust in FATHER’S Word to us.  One could say that giving is a barometer of our level of trust IN HIM.  HE tells us the effect we should expect when we honor HIM with our resources.  When we overcome our orientation to scarcity then we have taken major steps toward being humble in our heart.

27 ​​Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,

​​When it is in the power of your hand to do so.

28 ​​Do not say to your neighbor,

​​“Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it,”

​​When you have it with you.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Hebrews chapter 6:

10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,

12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Many of us view each feast day with anticipation that it might be the day when FATHER enacts a major change in the earth.  We have listened to the “prophetic voices” who have interpreted the Scripture, stars, and planets in order to predict FATHER’S next major move but we find they have once again missed it.  The day after the expected event is usually the toughest for those who place their faith in man’s opinions rather than simply continuing on doing FATHER’S work.  Our focus should be on ministering in our calling each day no matter what is being anticipated.

13 For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself,

14 saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.”

When FATHER makes a promise we can be assured that HE will fulfill HIS promise to us.  Often, the only question is “when?”.  If we are truly embracing our calling then we should not be concerned about future promises and events but we should passionately embrace what we are called to do today.  Many people try to live their life in the future which frustrates them in the “now” because they have no plan of action for today thus they produce no fruit.  Our elder brother Jesus ministered each day according to what FATHER instructed and we should purpose to do the same.

James wrote by THE SPIRIT in chapter 4:

13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”;

14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”

16 But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.

17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

If we will focus on receiving our daily directives from FATHER then we will fulfill all that HE has called us to do.  We must not concern ourselves with the future at the expense of the present.  We are all called to Love our fellow man and minister life on a daily basis.  Let each of us be a blessing to those around us today.  Those who withhold from doing good today because they want to focus on the future are at risk of sinning.  Let us not be counted among those who fall into this classification.  Love for today knowing that tomorrow will take care of itself.

The blessings of obedience are written in Deuteronomy chapter 28 which begins with:

1 “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.

2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God:

3 “Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.

4 “Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks.

5 “Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.

6 “Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.

HIS blessings should bring forth joy in our hearts which result in laughter.  If anyone should be joyful, it should be the aspiring overcomers who have the revelation of Love.  Yes, there will be days of challenges and today may be included but we should rejoice even in the midst of our trials and tests for Our Heavenly Father is on the Throne and HIS enemies will ultimately scatter.  In verse 47 of the curses we are effectively told that if we had served THE LORD we would “serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything,”

Our trials and tests are temporary in nature but our salvation is forever.  If nothing else we ought to be overjoyed given that reality.  We should be grateful for what FATHER has given to us and that HIS Love far exceeds the challenges of any situation we find ourselves in.  In the parable of the talents found in Matthew chapter 25 Jesus spoke of the faithful servant:

21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

As we are faithful in our walk, we should expect to enter into the joy of OUR LORD.  Our gratitude for HIM and HIS creation should fill our hearts to overflowing.  We should be the ones celebrating life and our joy should infect those around us.  We should be full of joy as we succeed in overcoming the obstacles placed before us.

Do you think the world will be attracted to those who are somber, solemn, and gloomy?  Our confidence in FATHER should be expressed by our emotions and as people see our positive attitude, they will be attracted to us and want to know what we have that brings forth that joy.  In the parable of the lost coin found in Luke 15 Jesus reveals:

10 “Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Heaven is joyful thus we should be joyful.  Be assured that when Heaven fully comes to the earth that our joy will be full and there will be no more tears to wipe away from those who failed to receive the revelation of Love.  In John chapter 15 Jesus spoke:

9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.

10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.

11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.

12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”

Jesus is full of joy and we will be full of joy as we come into full maturity and it will be a time of celebration.  If you are not joyful, consider what FATHER has done for you in the past and begin to praise HIS Name.  Let joy fill your soul and let the laughter rise out of your belly.