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August 10th, 2024Dealing With Coming Events
August 9th, 2024What events are coming that will affect you and me?
A prophet is someone chosen by God to speak for God. Their job, whatever the time period or tidings, was to accurately impart His message. Men and women called to this task came from differing backgrounds, personalities and levels of social status. But what they all had in common was a heart for God, an anointing to hear from Him, and the faithfulness to impart his message to others.
A prophet may alert us to a situation that we are not aware of. A prophet may confirm a Word given to us by FATHER, often an unexpected Word. The prophet may issue a warning of a forthcoming event requiring us to pray or simply to urge us to prepare for such an event.
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Amos chapter 3:
7 “For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing HIS secret to his servants the prophets.
FATHER does not want HIS devoted believers to be blindsided by an impending event.
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Malachi chapter 4:
1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the LORD of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch.
2 But for you who fear My Name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.
3 And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the LORD of hosts.
4 “Remember the Law of my servant Moses, the statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel.
5 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.
6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.”
FATHER warned Israel through the prophets in the Old Testament… multiple times over thousands of years.
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 11:
11 Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
12 From the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.
13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John,
14 and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come.
15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
16 “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,
17 “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’
19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”
Prophets are often ridiculed because their prophecies did not agree with the recipients’ preconceptions of how or what should transpire. The Jews could not recognize Jesus even as He was standing before them in the flesh. They all knew the Book of Isaiah where Jesus was fully described. They did not have eyes to see or ears to hear.
What about today? There are true prophets and false prophets. How do we tell the difference? The Holy Spirit will help us discern the difference.
The following video relates what the sports world is attempting to do concerning Christianity, confirming the last days we are now in:
Focus First On The Spiritual
August 8th, 2024Let us not bypass the Spiritual and only consider the physical!
If you are unaware of the Spiritual, you will have difficulty understanding the physical events set before you.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 1:
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every Spiritual blessing in the Heavenly places,
Our blessings originate in Heavenly places before they manifest in the physical realm.
Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 9:
1 And getting into a boat He crossed over and came to His own city.
Jesus had just healed two men with demons in the region of the Gadarenes. Jesus had received the directive from FATHER, but the god of the world tried to stop the trip with a perilous storm. Jesus took authority over the physical since He had already been given such authority in the Spiritual realm.
2 And behold, some people brought to Him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take heart, My son; your sins are forgiven.”
Once again, Jesus first dealt with the spiritual issue which was preventing Spiritual blessings. Once the spiritual blockade was removed, the paralytic would receive his restoration.
3 And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” 4 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
5 For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?
6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”-he then said to the paralytic-“Rise, pick up your bed and go home.”
7 And he rose and went home.
8 When the crowds saw it, they were afraid, and they glorified God, Who had given such authority to men.
Spiritual authority precedes the physical! We are meant to focus on THE SPIRIT so that we will walk with every Spiritual blessing given to us by Christ.
As Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 1:
4 even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be Holy and blameless before Him.
Our Holiness is key to walking in Spiritual blessings. Do you think FATHER would grant Spiritual blessings to those who would consume them on themselves? We must be reliable and trustworthy in order to fulfill what was predestined for us individually.
I thank GOD that HE chose you and me for such a privilege to be Holy and blameless before HIM! Our focus must be on Jesus Christ in Whom all Spiritual blessings come through. It is all about Christ, not us. The adversary knows this, and it is why there is such persecution toward those who exalt Christ in their lives.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 3:
13 Yet, Christ paid the full price to set us free from the curse of the law. He absorbed the curse completely as he became a curse in our place. For it is written: “Everyone who is hung upon a tree is cursed.”
14 Jesus Christ dissolved the curse from our lives, so that in Him all the blessings of Abraham can be poured out upon gentiles. And now through faith we receive the promised Holy Spirit Who lives in us.
By grace are we able to receive Spiritual blessings and it is only by Our Lord Jesus Christ Who paid the FULL price. None of our works could accomplish what Christ did for us. This is why we are to give glory and honor to Our Lord Jesus Christ in all blessings that manifest in our lives. We must never exalt ourselves by attaching our own prowess and abilities to successes in life.
Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in Titus chapter 2:
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,
12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and Godly lives in the present age,
13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
14 Who gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for good works.
As we focus on these Spiritual Truths, the physical will align itself in our lives.
Another Kids In Need Update
August 7th, 2024FATHER sees the impact on those kids:
The Village program has been a game changer for the HS (high school). Two specific stories occurred late last year and during the summer. One family who has 4 students in the district reached out to me privately, asking for help regarding some activities they are participating in, While I couldn’t help with those activities, I did give them gift cards to Target, and Crest, and that helped them continue their participation in the school sponsored events. Another story occurred last year when a lower-income student was struggling and Mr. Marchino gave him some cards and the student just wept and fell into his arms. Since then, he has totally changed his attitude in school and comes to Mr. Marchino or myself when he is having a bad day.
Gratitude
August 7th, 2024I woke up this morning to this song in my spirit…
We Were Predestined
August 7th, 2024How and when will this manifestation occur? What does it matter? FATHER will express HIS Glory in due time.
The word predestined means: to predetermine, decide beforehand; God decreeing from Eternity; to foreordain, appoint beforehand.
You and I were not unintended accidents at the time of our conception. FATHER predetermined who we were to be prior to that moment. Out of HIS Love, HE gave us the choice to walk in the foreordained appointment and anointing to fulfill our individual Divine purposes. Paul understood this by direct revelation from Jesus Himself.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:
18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the Sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope
21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the Children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.
23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees?
25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
I am fully committed to praying in THE SPIRIT daily, and I hope you are too. FATHER intends to reveal HIS Glory in HIS vessels of honor who have been fully cleansed, ultimately becoming pure in heart. Let patience have her perfect work!
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 5:
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
As we fully embrace the importance of The Blood of Christ in our lives, we know by HIS Grace that we can stand before FATHER and see HIM. We will have no questions but will worship HIM in the fear of THE LORD.
Paul continues in Romans chapter 8:
26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
27 And He Who searches hearts knows what is the Mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
The Holy Spirit is the Perfect Intercessor and reliable Counselor to represent us to FATHER in all areas. Who better to lead us into the manifestation of GOD’S Glory!
28 And we know that for those who Love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to HIS purpose.
Let us not shy away from the trials and tribulations that we must face as we move toward full maturity in Holiness. Just as Joseph held onto the promise given to him by GOD as he was imprisoned, we too are not to fear the circumstances before us.
29 For those whom HE foreknew HE also predestined to be conformed to the Image of his Son, in order that HE might be the Firstborn among many brothers.
30 And those whom HE predestined HE also called, and those whom HE called HE also justified, and those whom HE justified HE also glorified.
In other Words, having determined our destiny ahead of time, HE called us to Himself and transferred His perfect righteousness to everyone He called. And those who possess His perfect righteousness He co-glorified with his Son!
Fully accept and embrace HIS Plan for your life!
Pleasing FATHER
August 6th, 2024FATHER takes pleasure in those who devote themselves to HIM.
Luke wrote by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 2:
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.
44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common.
45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.
46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Look at what happens when believers fully devote themselves to THE LORD. Many signs and wonders come forth and THE LORD adds to the true church day by day. They take Holy Communion daily with glad and generous hearts. They become generous with their possessions, and they have favor with all the people. Shouldn’t this be an example to us?
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 149:
4 For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the humble with salvation.
How does FATHER respond? HE takes pleasure in HIS people who are devoted to HIM.
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Zephaniah chapter 3:
17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a Mighty One Who will save; HE will rejoice over you with gladness; HE will quiet you by His Love; HE will exult over you with loud singing.
When we are fully devoted to HIM, HE will be pleased and rejoice over us.
And it is written by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 147:
11 but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear HIM, in those who hope in HISs steadfast Love.
Devoted believers have a reverential fear of THE LORD in their hearts, and HE takes pleasure in them!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirt in Ephesians chapter 1:
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every Spiritual blessing in the Heavenly places,
4 even as HE chose us in HIM before the foundation of the world, that we should be Holy and blameless before HIM.
Think of it, HE planned for you and me to be HIS devoted believers, but it is up to each of us to accept such a privilege. I ACCEPT!
Jude wrote by The Holy Spirit in verses:
24 Now to HIM Who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the Presence of HIS glory with great joy,
25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Both FATHER and Our Lord Jesus Christ have great joy in us.
Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Peter chapter 3:
14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by Him without spot or blemish, and at peace.
We are to be devoted consistently on a daily basis.
And finally, Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 2:
13 for it is God Who works in you, both to will and to work for HIS good pleasure. 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing,
15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
FATHER is pleased when we allow HIM to work in us as we are able to confront this crooked and perverse generation in a purely righteous manner. Let HIM flow through you each day and HE will be pleased!
Another Kids In Need Update
August 6th, 2024I met with Mrs. Donley at the middle school last week. There is a middle school boy whose dad is in the end stages of a cancer diagnosis. This was one of the families that Servias blessed last Christmas. He will be undergoing a very extensive surgery which will require them to be out of state for several weeks. They met with Mrs. Donley a couple of weeks ago to talk about the impact that all of this will have on them. She was able to provide them with some Crest cards provided by Servias to help financially as they’re navigating all of this. In situations like this, we often feel like there is nothing we can do because the situation is so heavy. But what a blessing that she could not only love them, encourage them, and support them emotionally, but she could also provide something tangible.
Pursuing Holiness- Part 88
August 5th, 2024Paul being moved by The Holy Spirit wrote in Ephesians chapter 1:
1 Dear friends, My name is Paul, and I was chosen by God to be an apostle of Jesus, the Messiah.
2 I’m writing this letter to all the devoted believers who have been made Holy by being One with Jesus, the Anointed One. May God Himself, the Heavenly Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, release grace over you and impart total well-being into your lives.
Our conduct will testify that we are One with Jesus Christ Who is the Light to the world.
4 And in Love Our Heavenly Father chose us before He laid the foundation of the universe! Because of His great Love, He ordained us, so that we would be seen as Holy in His Eyes with an unstained innocence.
How can we walk in unstained innocence? It is due to the Perfect Sacrifice of The Blood of Jesus Christ.
Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Corinthians chapter 11:
23 I have handed down to you what came to me by direct revelation from the Lord Himself. The same night in which He was handed over, He took bread
24 and gave thanks. Then he distributed it to the disciples and said, “Take it and eat your fill. It is My Body, which is given for you. Do this to remember Me.”
25 He did the same with the cup of wine after supper and said, “This cup seals the New Covenant with My Blood. Drink it—and whenever you drink this, do it to remember Me.”
26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
How often should we take Holy Communion? Some churches take It every Sunday, some take It once per month, and some don’t take it at all. My wife and I have been led to take Communion each morning before breakfast. How better to keep the Seal of the New Covenant in remembrance than taking It daily! We are to walk Holy and blameless before Him in Love in a consistent manner… daily. Redemption only comes through His Blood and by no other means. When we take Holy Communion daily, we exalt this Truth daily and keep It in remembrance.
As Paul faithfully wrote of the revelation given to him directly by Christ for us in Ephesians chapter 1:
7 Since we are now joined to Christ, we have been given the treasures of redemption by His Blood—the total cancellation of our sins—all because of the cascading riches of His grace.
8 This superabundant grace is already powerfully working in us, releasing all forms of Wisdom and practical understanding.
9 And through the revelation of the Anointed One, He unveiled His secret desires to us—the hidden mystery of His long-range plan, which He was delighted to implement from the very beginning of time.
10 And because of God’s unfailing purpose, this detailed plan will reign supreme through every period of time until the fulfillment of all the ages finally reaches its climax—when God makes all things new in all of Heaven and earth through Jesus Christ.
Tumultuous times are ahead, and we need to walk in Wisdom and practical understanding. Are we quickly moving toward its climax? The signs of the times testify that we are. No matter where we are at on FATHER’S timeline, we need to be fully prepared and walk in Holiness and be a light in the increasing darkness. Our lights are to shine brighter as the darkness increases all around us.
Pursuing Holiness- Part 87
August 4th, 2024Moses recorded by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 90:
14 Satisfy us in the morning with Your steadfast Love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
David recorded by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 17:
13 Arise, O LORD! Confront him, subdue him! Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,
14 from men by your hand, O LORD, from men of the world whose portion is in this life. You fill their womb with treasure; they are satisfied with children, and they leave their abundance to their infants.
15 As for me, I shall behold Your Face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with Your Likeness.
Asaph recorded by THE SPIRIT in Psalm 73:
25 Whom have I in Heaven but You? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You.
26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Strength of my heart and my portion forever.
All three individuals were moved by THE SPIRIT to focus on the Spiritual rather than the worldly. We are to do the same.
FATHER used Paul being moved by The Holy Spirit to write in Ephesians chapter 1:
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every Spiritual blessing in the Heavenly places,
4 even as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be Holy and blameless before Him. In Love
Embrace the Truth that we were chosen, and we are to walk in Holiness! If we couldn’t, HE would not have stated such a Truth.
5 He predestined us for adoption to Himself as Sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His Will,
Grasp this Truth that we were predestined to be Sons (and Daughters) through Jesus Christ (the Door). This is the stated purpose of His Will. Accept it!
6 to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved.
7 In Him we have redemption through His Blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace,
8 which He lavished upon us, in all Wisdom and insight
Jesus Christ is the only Door, there is no other. There is only one Way to GOD, THE FATHER.
9 making known to us the mystery of His Will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ
FATHER is openly making known the mystery of HIS WILL with greater details at this time in history.
10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in Heaven and things on earth.
FATHER will unite Heaven and earth in the fullness of times. The adversary knows it, the demons know it, and you and I know it. This is why the adversary and his minions are making an all out attempt to deceive the world by luring their flesh and souls toward full and complete submission to unrighteousness.
The opening ceremony of this year’s Olympics included a group of drag queens openly mocking The Last Supper. No longer are the devices and intent of the devil being hidden. This is a sure indication that we are in the final stages of the last days. Deception has become openly blatant!
We must focus on immersing ourselves in The Spirit and The Word in preparation for the tumultuous times ahead. Do not fear for we are assured of victory against the wiles of the devil. As we walk in Holiness, we will not be moved by what the world has to offer.