Mario Murillo interviews Gary Wilkerson, the son of American Christian evangelist David Wilkerson , best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade.
Archive for April, 2024
A Frank Discussion
Monday, April 22nd, 2024Silence Is Consent
Sunday, April 21st, 2024Are you guilty of the sin of omission?
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 4:
7 We are like common clay jars that carry this glorious Treasure within, so that this immeasurable power will be seen as God’s, not ours.
8 Though we experience every kind of pressure, we’re not crushed. At times we don’t know what to do, but quitting is not an option.
9 We are persecuted by others, but God has not forsaken us. We may be knocked down, but not out.
10 We continually share in the death of Jesus in our own bodies so that the resurrection Life of Jesus will be revealed through our humanity.
11 We consider living to mean that we are constantly being handed over to death for Jesus’ sake so that the life of Jesus will be revealed through our humanity.
If we remain silent about the unrighteousness we are being confronted with on a daily basis, we are guilty.
Moses recorded by THE SPIRIT in Leviticus chapter 5:
1 ‘If anyone sins after he hears a public adjuration (solemn command to testify) when he is a witness, whether he has seen or [otherwise] known [something]—if he fails to report it, then he will bear his guilt and be held responsible.”
Can we claim ignorance of the widespread, well publicized unrighteousness before us?
The following video sums it up:
Base Your Life on Truth
Saturday, April 20th, 2024When you seek the real Truth, you will be subject to storms and that is where you character is built.
Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Peter chapter 4:
12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;
13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
When you purpose to base your life on The Truth of The Word of GOD, you will be challenged by the adversary in various ways. We would all like to live a quiet, peaceful, carefree life. However, the life of an overcomer is to overcome!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 6:
10 Now my Beloved ones, I have saved these most important Truths for last: Be Supernaturally infused with strength through your Life-union with the Lord Jesus. Stand victorious with the force of His explosive power flowing in and through you. 11 Put on God’s complete set of armor provided for us, so that you will be protected as you fight against the evil strategies of the accuser!
12 Your hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings, but with the highest principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms. For they are a powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage.
13 Because of this, you must wear all the armor that God provides so you’re protected as you confront the slanderer, for you are destined for all things and will rise victorious.
14 Put on Truth as a belt to strengthen you to stand in triumph. Put on Holiness as the protective armor that covers your heart.
15 Stand on your feet alert, then you’ll always be ready to share the blessings of peace.
16 In every battle, take faith as your wrap-around shield, for it is able to extinguish the blazing arrows coming at you from the evil one!
17-18 Embrace the power of salvation’s full deliverance, like a helmet to protect your thoughts from lies. And take the mighty razor-sharp Spirit-sword of the spoken Word of God. Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all His believers.
Let’s face it, we are in a battle. Truth strengthens us in our resolve to confront evil. The Sword of THE SPIRIT which is The Word of GOD is our offensive weapon. Our faith in GOD shields us and from the fiery darts. Those darts (or arrows) will have no effect on us.
Moses recorded by THE SPIRIT in Exodus chapter 20:
16 “You shall not testify falsely [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person). AMP
Consider the lawfare directed toward the former president. Have you considered the motivation for such a travesty of justice? Do you think that other past presidents are squeaky clean? Did we ever see the birth certificate of one such president? Why not? Why was one president assassinated 60 years ago yet the politicians continue to withhold the evidence of what actually happened? Why has the government withheld indisputable evidence of the latest unproven vaccine being a bioweapon?
We are surrounded by lies? What are we to do? The solution is spiritual in nature, not physical. Our lawful actions will change the course our nations are currently on. FATHER will be separating the sheep from the goat nations. If your nation is judged as a “goat”, it will come under judgment. However as always, FATHER will protect HIS remnant as judgment comes forth. Don’t be caught unaware when judgment arrives on earth. We are to be strong in THE LORD!
The Spiritual Transaction
Friday, April 19th, 2024Giving should be a Spiritual transaction!
When you partner with The Holy Spirit, your giving becomes a Spiritual transaction.
The Beloved Disciple recorded by The Holy Spirit in John chapter 21:
1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself:
2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together.
3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing.
Peter and the other disciples tried to produce income on their own and they were totally unsuccessful.
4 But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
5 Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.”
They admitted to their failure as seasoned fishermen.
6 And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish.
When you immediately respond to OUR LORD, you succeed. They toiled all night but when they heard the Word of The Lord, success came quickly and with abundance.
This is also true when you give as directed by The Holy Spirit. When my wife and I give, we ask The Holy Spirit to tell us how much. The first amount we “hear” is what we have learned to give. If we continue to dwell on the question of how much, our souls get involved and the amount is typically lower. Who woulda thought! Our soulish man must be put under submission, and this occurs as we continue to listen to The Holy Spirit. Hearing Him in giving can be most difficult since finances are such a sensitive subject. Also, we have learned not to be coerced by men in our giving.
When we give in response to what The Holy Spirit tells us, this becomes a Spiritual transaction. We have placed our faith in hearing The Holy Spirit which sets us up for blessings in all areas. Yes, there are times when our faith is “stretched” but in response, the windows of Heaven have opened up on our behalf.
Kids In Need Update
Thursday, April 18th, 2024Love acts!
With the financial help of our partners, we paid off school lunch debt for kids in need in three different elementary schools. We blessed a total of 230 boys and girls which in turn, blessed their families. These families are struggling.
This act of Love is to promote hope to those in need and be a witness to those who observed these acts of Love. The kids’ families were above the poverty line where the government will not pay for lunches, yet they don’t produce enough income to fund their kids’ lunches. The Federal poverty calculation is not realistic, especially with the notable inflation now occurring.
Our thanks to those who are able to give into Servias Ministries. FATHER knows your heart!
As Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 9:
6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God Loves a cheerful giver.
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
9 As it is written:
“He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness
Hyper-informed
Thursday, April 18th, 2024One of the best sources of Truth in the current society is in my experience:
I don’t give much credence to the network news since their main source of revenue is the pharmaceutical industry. How many pharma commercials did you see 10 years ago? How many do you see during primetime now? Pharma is not the source of health, Jesus Christ Who went to the cross is! The father of lies is working overtime.
Walk In Gentleness
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024Pursue gentleness with others!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians 5:
22 But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is Divine Love in all Its varied expressions:
joy that overflows,
peace that subdues,
longsuffering (patience) that endures,
kindness in action,
a life full of virtue,
faith that prevails,
gentleness of heart,
and strength of spirit.
23 Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.
The Greek word for gentleness is chrestotes which means: one who is adaptable to others; a person with this trait seeks to become adaptable to the needs of those who are around him. You want to be all things to all men. Paul referred to this mindset when he wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Corinthians chapter 9:
19 Now, even though I am free from obligations to others, I joyfully make myself a servant to all in order to win as many converts as possible.
20 I became Jewish to the Jewish people in order to win them to the Messiah. I became like one under the law to gain the people who were stuck under the law, even though I myself am not under the law.
21 And to those who are without the Jewish laws, I became like them, as one without the Jewish laws, in order to win them, although I’m not outside the law of God but under the law of Christ.
22 I became “weak” to the weak to win the weak. I have adapted to the culture of every place I’ve gone so that I could more easily win people to Christ.
23 I’ve done all this so that I would become God’s partner for the sake of the Gospel.
When this fruit of THE SPIRIT is operating in your life, you are not demanding that everyone be like you. You are looking to do what you can to reach those around you.
And in Galatians chapter 6, Paul further wrote:
1 My beloved friends, if you see a believer who is overtaken with a fault, the one who is in the Spirit should seek to restore him in the Spirit of gentleness. But keep watch over your own heart so that you won’t be tempted to exalt yourself over him.
2 Love empowers us to fulfill the law of the Anointed One as we carry each other’s troubles.
3 If you think you are somebody too important to stoop down to help another (when really you are not), you are living in deception.
We are to bear one another’s burdens when possible. Jesus bore our burdens and we should do likewise. For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
Paul also emphasized this walk in Ephesians chapter 4:
1 As a prisoner of the Lord, I plead with you to walk Holy, in a way that is suitable to your high rank, given to you in your Divine calling.
2 With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous Love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience.
Walking in gentleness can challenge your soul when the person is trying your patience. Don’t submit to their frame of mind but be quietly patient.
Longsuffering
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024Your longsuffering will be challenged by those you Love!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians 5:
22 But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is Divine Love in all Its varied expressions:
joy that overflows,
peace that subdues,
longsuffering (patience) that endures,
kindness in action,
a life full of virtue,
faith that prevails,
gentleness of heart,
and strength of spirit.
23 Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.
Longsuffering is the Greek word makrothumia which is the compound of makros and thumos. The word makros means long, and thumos depicts a passionate desire, and compounded, it is a long-held passion; the patient restraint of anger and therefore longsuffering. It can be translated as the words forbearance or patience; it is ready to forbear and patiently wait; it does not easily give up or bow out.
Paul also wrote in 1st Corinthians chapter 13:
4 Love suffers long (makrothumia) and is kind; Love does not envy; love does not parade Itself, is not puffed up;
5 does not behave rudely, does not seek iIs own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;
6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the Truth;
7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Have you ever had loved ones who have berated you and blamed you for their own actions, shirking responsibility and accountability? Their flesh is revealing their immaturity. It is the battle of the flesh challenging the fruit of THE SPIRIT.
Paul urges us by The Holy Spirit in 1st Thessalonians chapter 5:
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient (makrothymeō) with all.
15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
16 Rejoice always,
17 pray without ceasing,
18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
19 Do not quench the Spirit.
20 Do not despise prophecies.
21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.
22 Abstain from every form of evil.
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We must not allow the works of the flesh to overtake the fruit of THE SPIRIT. Love is not irritable and impatient but is willing to wait a long time for someone to change. You must have Agape Love in order to walk in longsuffering toward another.
Paul also wrote in Hebrews chapter 6:
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.” 15 And so, after he had patiently endured (makrothumia), he obtained the promise.
Our soul wants to be impatient thus hindering our fruit from being led by THE SPIRIT. Let us be known for being longsuffering toward others. Abraham’s blessings required longsuffering.
Pursue Peace
Monday, April 15th, 2024True Peace is supernatural and rides above the chaos on the earth!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 5:
22 But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is Divine Love in all Its varied expressions:
joy that overflows,
peace that subdues,
patience that endures (longsuffering),
kindness in action (gentleness),
a life full of virtue,
faith that prevails,
gentleness of heart,
and strength of spirit (control of self).
Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.
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25 If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives.
The word peace (Gr. eirene) means: the cessation of war; conflict put away; a time of rebuilding and reconstruction after war has ceased; distractions removed; a time of prosperity; the rule of order in the place of chaos; it is a calm, inner stability that results in the ability to conduct oneself peacefully even in the midst of circumstances that would normally be traumatic or upsetting; it is the Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word Shalom, which expresses the idea of wholeness, completeness or tranquility in the soul that is unaffected by outward circumstances or pressures.
Peace comes from the inside and is not determined by the outside circumstances.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 4:
6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
7 and the Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
The Holy Spirit then explains what to do in pursuit of walking in peace:
8 Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and Holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every Glorious Work of God, praising HIM always.
9 Put into practice the example of all that you have heard from me or seen in my life and the God of peace will be with you in all things.
Paul had many trials and tribulations, yet he was able to walk in peace. There was chaos all around him, but he did not allow circumstances to rob his peace. We should endeavor to walk in the same manner.
Paul described the character of the new man when he wrote by The Holy Spirit in Colossians chapter 3:
12 You are always and dearly Loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been Divinely chosen to be Holy.
The mere fact that you are reading these Words would indicate that you have been chosen.
Be merciful as you endeavor to understand others, and be compassionate, showing kindness toward all. Be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others.
13 Tolerate the weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have been graciously forgiven by Jesus Christ. If you find fault with someone, release this same gift of forgiveness to them.
14 For Love is supreme and must flow through each of these virtues. Love becomes the mark of true maturity.
Walking in Love will produce the other fruit of the SPIRIT and peace will prevail in your life.
15 Let your heart be always guided by the peace of the Anointed One, Who called you to peace as part of His One Body. And always be thankful.
16 Let the Word of Christ live in you richly, flooding you with all Wisdom. Apply the Scriptures as you teach and instruct one another with the Psalms, and with festive praises, and with prophetic songs given to you spontaneously by the Spirit, so sing to God with all your hearts!
17 Let every activity of your lives and every word that comes from your lips be drenched with the beauty of our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. And bring your constant praise to God the Father because of what Christ has done for you!
We have entered a time of chaos in the world. There is instability in all areas of society. The “temporary” is going through a shaking. It is vital that we embrace the Supernatural peace from GOD in preparation of this time at hand.
Paul warned us in Hebrews chapter 12:
26 The earth was rocked at the sound of HIS Voice from the mountain, but now HE has promised, “Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world, but also the unseen powers in the heavenly realm!”
27 Now this phrase “once and for all” clearly indicates the final removal of things that are shaking, that is, the old order, so only what is unshakable will remain.
28 Since we are receiving our rights to an unshakable Kingdom we should be extremely thankful and offer God the purest worship that delights HIS Heart as we lay down our lives in absolute surrender, filled with awe.
29 For our God is a Holy, devouring Fire!
Pursue peace on a daily basis.
Overflowing Joy
Sunday, April 14th, 2024Agape Love is expressed in overflowing joy!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 5:
22 But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is Divine Love in all Its varied expressions:
joy that overflows,
peace that subdues,
patience that endures (longsuffering),
kindness in action,
a life full of virtue,
faith that prevails,
gentleness of heart,
and strength of spirit (control of self).
Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.
24 Keep in mind that we who belong to Jesus Christ have already experienced crucifixion. For everything connected with our self-life was put to death on the cross and crucified with Messiah.
25 If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives.
26 So may we never be arrogant, or look down on another, for each of us is an original. We must forsake all jealousy that diminishes the value of others.
Joy (Gr. chara) is Divine in origin and is from the same Greek word for grace (Gr. charis). Joy is different from happiness, hilarity, exuberance, and merriment for these are fleeting emotions. Joy is a “grace-produced” expression that flourishes even when times are tough.
Paul also wrote in 1st Thessalonians chapter 1:
6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,
In other words, they became followers of the Lord’s when they received the Word with the joy of the Holy Spirit, even though it resulted in tremendous trials and persecution. Joy is supernatural and is not moved by adverse situations.
Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 16:
25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed.
27 And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself.
28 But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.”
29 Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.
34 Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced (filled with great joy), having believed in God with all his household.
What a great example of joy while under duress. How many prisoners pray AND sing hymns to GOD? FATHER responded to their joy by opening all the doors to the prison. Did they escape? No, the jailer ushered them out and took them to his house. They were put in a place to minister salvation to the jailer and his family, including baptizing them. Joy opens prison doors!
James also wrote about joy as he recorded in James chapter 1:
2 My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can!
3 For you know that when your faith is tested it stirs up in you the power of endurance.
4 And then as your endurance grows even stronger, it will release perfection into every part of your being until there is nothing missing and nothing lacking.
When your faith is tested and you endure the trials and afflictions, your joy will reflect the fullness of walking in THE SPIRIT.