Pursuing Holiness- Part 69

July 15th, 2024

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

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

Moses recorded by The Spirit in Exodus chapter 19:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jesus spoke in John chapter 10:

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

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

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

30 I and My Father are One.”

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

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

1 Then Job answered the LORD and said:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And in Revelation chapter 5:

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

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

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

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

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 68

July 14th, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 the Spirit of YAHWEH will rest upon him,

the Spirit of Extraordinary Wisdom,

the Spirit of Perfect Understanding,

the Spirit of Wise Strategy,

the Spirit of Mighty Power,

the Spirit of Revelation,

and the Spirit of the Fear of YAHWEH.

3 He will find His delight in living by the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord. He will neither judge by appearances nor make his decisions based on rumors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 67

July 13th, 2024

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

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

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 10:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 66

July 12th, 2024

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

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

Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:

15 “Loving Me empowers you to obey My commands.

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

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

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

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

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

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

And Jesus reiterated in John chapter 15:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He will speak only Truth

He will glorify Jesus

He will convict the world of sin

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

He will speak forth the Truth of GOD’S judgment

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

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

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 65

July 11th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will testify of the Power of GOD unto salvation through the Good News of Jesus Christ and Him alone!

We are all called on preach the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our own testimony is helpful, but it will not save anyone.  Only the Gospel of Christ will bring forth salvation to sinners.  This is what His Life and ministry is all about, reconciling mankind to GOD.

Peter understood this proclamation as he ministered to Cornelius and his household.

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 10:

33 So I (Cornelius) immediately sent my men to bring you here—and you were kind enough to come. And now, here we are, all of us in God’s Presence, anxious to hear the message that God has put into your heart to share with us.”

FATHER has a message for every lost person you and I encounter thus we need to be prepared to share the Message of The Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The focus should be on Christ alone, not us.

34 Peter said, “Now I know for certain that God doesn’t show favoritism with people but treats everyone on the same basis.

35 It makes no difference what race of people one belongs to. If they show deep Reverence for God, and are committed to doing what’s right, they are acceptable before Him.

36 God sent His Word to the Jewish people first, announcing the wonderful news of hope and peace through Jesus, the Anointed One, the Lord of all.

37 You are well aware of all that began in Galilee and spread throughout the land of Israel immediately after John preached his message of baptism.

38 “Jesus of Nazareth was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and with great power. He did wonderful things for others and Divinely healed all who were under the tyranny of the devil, for God had anointed Him.

39 We apostles were eyewitnesses to all the miracles that He performed throughout the land of Israel. Finally, in Jerusalem, He was crucified on a cross,

40 but God raised Him from the dead three days later, allowing Him to be seen openly.

41 He didn’t appear to everyone, but he appeared to us, His chosen witnesses. He actually ate and drank with us after He rose from the dead!

42 “Jesus ordered us to preach and warn the people that God had appointed him to be the judge of the living and the dead.

43 And not only us, but all of the prophets agree in their writings that everyone who believes in Him receives complete forgiveness of sins through the power of His Name.”

44 Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to The Message.

Peter did not preach a lengthy treatise on the history of Israel.  Neither did he exalt himself by detailing the miracles he had already performed in Jesus’ Name.  He simply presented the Gospel of Christ and The Holy Spirit confirmed the Good News to Cornelius and his household.

It is good to give our testimonies, but don’t confuse our testimony with evangelism.  Our own testimonies are pre-evangelism. My life is not the Gospel, His Life is the Gospel and has the power unto salvation.

If you don’t include the cross, it is not evangelism.  Jesus was raised on the third day and was showed Himself openly to over 500 witnesses.  There is no one else who qualified in this manner to bring forth salvation to the world.  If the affirmation of the resurrection of Christ is absent from your testimony, it is not the True Gospel of Christ.

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

16 We were not retelling some masterfully crafted legend when we informed you of the power and appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we saw His magnificence and splendor unveiled before our very eyes.

17 Yes, Father God lavished upon Him radiant glory and honor when His Distinct Voice spoke out of the realm of majestic glory, endorsing Him with these Words: This is my cherished Son, marked by My Love. All My delight is found in Him!

18 And we ourselves heard that Voice resound from the Heavens while we were with Him on the Holy mountain.

19 And so we have been given the prophetic Word—the written message of the prophets, made more reliable and fully validated by the confirming Voice of God on the Mount of Transfiguration. And you will continue to do well if you stay focused on it. For this prophetic message is like a piercing light shining in a gloomy place until the dawning of a new day, when the Morning Star rises in your hearts.

20 You must understand this at the outset: Interpretation of Scriptural prophecy requires the Holy Spirit, for it does not originate from someone’s own imagination.

21 No true prophecy comes from human initiative but is inspired by the moving of the Holy Spirit upon those who spoke the message that came from God.

Peter, James, and John were all witnesses to the validation coming from GOD’S Voice.  Because I am a believer in Christ, I too have heard GOD’S Voice on various occasions.  The Holy Spirit has validated the Message by manifesting the anointing.  This is why a sinner cannot convince me that the power of the Gospel of Christ isn’t real… it is too late!  Our lives should testify of the Good News of Jesus Christ where people will want to know what causes us such great joy.

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 64

July 10th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will be sought out by those who desire a greater anointing by GOD!

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 10:

1 At that time there was a Roman military officer, Cornelius, who was in charge of one hundred men stationed in Caesarea. He was the captain of the Italian regiment, 2 a devout man of extraordinary character who worshiped God and prayed regularly, together with all his family. He also had a heart for the poor and gave generously to help them.

3 One afternoon about three o’clock, he had an open vision and saw the angel of God appear right in front of him, calling out his name, “Cornelius!”

4 Startled, he was overcome with fear by the sight of the angel. He asked, “What do you want, Lord?” The angel said, “All of your prayers and your generosity to the poor have ascended before God as an Eternal offering.

Cornelius had consistent actions with his prayers to FATHER.  His generosity to the poor was noted and received by FATHER as an acceptable offering.

5 Now, send some men to Joppa at once. Have them find a man named Simon the Rock (Peter),

6 who is staying as a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”

7 After the angel left, Cornelius called for two of his servants and a trusted, Godly soldier who was his personal attaché.

8 He explained to them everything that had just happened and sent them off to Joppa.

9 The next day around noon, as Cornelius’ men were approaching Joppa, Peter went up to the flat roof of the house to pray.

Both Peter and Cornelius were given to prayer at different times of the day.

10 He was hungry and wanted to eat, but while lunch was being prepared he fell into a trance and entered into another realm.

11 As the Heavenly realm opened up, he saw something resembling a large linen tablecloth that descended from Above, being let down to the earth by its four corners.

12 As it floated down he saw that it held many kinds of four-footed animals, reptiles, and wild birds.

13 A Voice said to him, “Peter, go and prepare them to be eaten.”

14 Peter replied, “There’s no way I could do that, Lord, for I’ve never eaten anything forbidden or impure according to our Jewish laws.”

15 The Voice spoke again. “Nothing is unclean if God declares it to be clean.” [16] The vision was repeated three times. Then suddenly the linen sheet was snatched back up into Heaven.

17 Peter was so stunned by the vision that he couldn’t stop wondering about what all it meant. Meanwhile, Cornelius’ men had learned where Peter was staying and at that same moment were standing outside the gate.

18 They called out to those in the house, “Is this where Simon, the Rock, is staying?”

19-20 As Peter was in deep thought, trying to interpret the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Go downstairs now, for three men are looking for you. Don’t hesitate to go with them, because I have sent them.”

21 Peter went downstairs to the men and said, “I believe I’m the one you’re looking for. What brings you here?”

22 They answered, “We serve Cornelius, a Roman military captain, who sent us to find you. He is a devout man of the highest integrity who worships God and is respected throughout the Jewish community. He was Divinely instructed through the appearance of an angel to summon you to his home and to listen to the message that you would bring him.”

You and I don’t need to make things happen in the Spiritual realm, we need to simply respond to what The Holy Spirit is leading us to say and do.  FATHER will orchestrate our walks to minister to those who are ready to hear us speak The Word of THE LORD.

Peter testified of what he heard, saw, and experienced:

38  “Jesus of Nazareth was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and with great power. He did wonderful things for others and Divinely healed all who were under the tyranny of the devil, for God had anointed Him.

39 We apostles were eyewitnesses to all the miracles that He performed throughout the land of Israel. Finally, in Jerusalem, He was crucified on a cross, 40 but God raised Him from the dead three days later, allowing Him to be seen openly.

41 He didn’t appear to everyone, but He appeared to us, his chosen witnesses. He actually ate and drank with us after He rose from the dead!

42 “Jesus ordered us to preach and warn the people that God had appointed Him to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

43 And not only us, but all of the prophets agree in their writings that everyone who believes in Him receives complete forgiveness of sins through the power of His Name.”

The Holy Spirit then confirmed The Word spoken by Peter:

44 While Peter was speaking, the Holy Spirit cascaded over all those listening to his message.

45 The Jewish brothers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on people who weren’t Jews,

46 for they heard them speaking in Supernaturally given languages and passionately praising God.

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

48 So he instructed them to be baptized in the power of the Name of Jesus, the Anointed One. After their baptism, they asked Peter to stay with them for a few more days.

The Holy Spirit will confirm The Word we speak as we walk in Holiness and, we should not be surprised!

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 63

July 9th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will shine like bright lights in the midst of a brutal and perverse culture!

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 2:

12 My Beloved ones, just like you’ve always listened to everything I’ve taught you in the past, I’m asking you now to keep following my instructions as though I were right there with you. Now you must continue to make this new life fully manifested as you live in the Holy awe of God—which brings you trembling into His Presence.

13 God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases Him.

14 Live a cheerful life, without complaining or division among yourselves.

15 For then you will be seen as innocent, faultless, and pure Children of God, even though you live in the midst of a brutal and perverse culture. For you will appear among them as shining lights in the universe,

16 holding out the Words of Eternal Life. I haven’t labored among you for nothing, for your lives are the fruit of my ministry and will be my glorious boast at the unveiling of Christ!

God is working in us, giving us the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.  As we walk in Holiness, our lights will shine brighter and brighter overcoming and overtaking the darkness in the world.

The Beloved Disciple wrote what he saw and heard by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 21:

5 And the One sitting on the Throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then He said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is Trustworthy and True.”

6 And He also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega-the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of Life.

7 All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be My Children.

Jesus describes those who will see the second death:

8 “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars-their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

Do you think those who have rejected Christ will skirt His judgment and wrath?  Jesus Whose Words are Trustworthy and True, says “No!”

9 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the last seven plagues came to me and said, “Come. I will show you the beautiful bride, the wife of the Lamb.”

10 He carried me away in the realm of the Spirit to the top of a great, high mountain. There he showed me the Holy city, Jerusalem, descending out of Heaven from God.

11 It was infused with the glory of God, and its radiance was like that of a very rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

As we walk in Holiness, we will be infused with the glory of GOD and walk in HIS radiance.

Paul experienced His radiance when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus.  Luke recorded this event as he wrote by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 9:

3b Just outside the city, a brilliant Light flashing from Heaven suddenly exploded all around Saul.

4 Falling to the ground, he heard a booming Voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”

5-7 The men accompanying Saul were stunned and speechless, for they heard a Heavenly Voice but could see no one. Saul replied, “Who are you, Lord?” “I am Jesus, the Victorious, the One you are persecuting. Now, get up and go into the city, where you will be told what you are to do.”

The Holiness from the Throne Room will manifest in brilliant lights as we encounter the corrupt and perverse worldly ones standing before us.  Their attempt to challenge Our Lord Jesus Christ will cause them to fall to the ground in a similar fashion to Saul.  The Spiritual will always reign supreme over the natural.

Our pursuit and passion will be to please Our Heavenly Father in all aspects of our life, without exception!

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 62

July 8th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will by necessity speak warnings of the wrath of GOD to those who persist in disobedience and reject The Word of GOD!

Since 2006, we have been teaching on the Agape Love of Christ.  For eighteen years, FATHER’S Love has been the theme for these writings.  Jesus did not come to condemn the world but that through Him the world might be saved.  But what happens to those who after hearing His Word, reject It and choose the wide path that leads to death and destruction?  They will see and experience the Wrath of GOD.  Sadly, this reality that requires us to issue such a warning which will be unpopular with most people who hear it.

John the Baptist had such a ministry.

Because many in the world have rejected The Gospel, their judgment WILL COME.

Matthew wrote by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 3:

1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

2 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.'”

4 Now John wore a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

5 Then Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region about the Jordan were going out to him,

6 and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

How many in the fivefold ministry preach such a warning today?

7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

John did not mince words!

8 Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.

9 And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham.

Do not presume or assume anything because of some opinion you developed as you listened to those who claimed to preach the unadulterated Word of God but rather taught their own doctrine of opinion.

10 Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

This is just a sample of what FATHER’S wrath is all about.  HE will not tolerate sin and lawlessness in HIS midst.

11 “I baptize you with water for repentance, but He Who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

If you reject the ministry of The Holy Spirit and resist Holy Fire which is meant to purify you, you have a serious problem!

12 His winnowing fork is in His Hand, and He will clear His threshing floor and gather His wheat into the barn, but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire.”

Jesus will remove “the worthless” from the pure!

Jesus affirmed John the Baptist’s prophetic message as He spoke in Luke chapter 7:

18 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John,

19 calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the One Who is to come, or shall we look for another?”

20 And when the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, ‘Are You the One Who is to come, or shall we look for another?'”

21 In that hour He healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight.

22 And He answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have Good News preached to them.

23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by Me.”

24 When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?

25 What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings’ courts.

26 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

27 This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’

28 I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.”

29 ( When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John,

30 but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)

We are at a time in history where the people must be warned of the consequences of the wrath of GOD.  Yes, I know that this is an unpopular Word and will cause a separation among many.  Jesus will find it necessary to separate the wheat from the chaff.  We do not want to be on the wrong side of this dividing time.  It is my desire that none should perish!

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 61

July 7th, 2024

For those of us who walk in Holiness, we will worship and acknowledge FATHER as HIS judgments manifest on the earth!

Judgment of sin and lawlessness is coming to the earth.  Jesus will be seen as The Lion of Judah.  When this happens, it will be too late for many.

Because many in the world have rejected The Gospel, their judgment WILL COME.

The Beloved Disciple wrote what he saw and heard by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 15:

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.”

5 After these things I looked, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened.

6 And out of the temple came the seven angels having the seven plagues, clothed in pure bright linen, and having their chests girded with golden bands.

7 Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God Who lives forever and ever.

8 The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power, and no one was able to enter the temple till the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.

Are you ready to sing the song of The Lamb as a prelude to the Bowl Judgments?  Those who walk in Holiness will not be reluctant to participate in worshipping FATHER as HIS Judgments are manifested on earth.

And in Revelation chapter16:

5 And I heard the angel of the waters saying: “You are righteous, O Lord, The One Who is and Who was and Who is to be, Because You have judged these things.

6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, And You have given them blood to drink. For it is their just due.”

7 And I heard another from the altar saying, “Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments.“

Have you ever worshipped GOD for HIS wrath?

And in Revelation chapter 19:

1 After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude in Heaven, saying, “Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God!

2 For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication; and He has avenged on her the blood of His servants shed by her.”

3 Again they said, “Alleluia! Her smoke rises up forever and ever!”

4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God Who sat on the Throne, saying, “Amen! Alleluia!”

5 Then a voice came from the Throne, saying, “Praise our God, all you His servants and those who fear Him, both small and great!”

6 And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, “Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!

Are you ready to sing this song of judgment?  Does the perversity and lawlessness of what is going on in the world anger you like it angers THE LORD?  Are you a voice of righteousness that exposes sin and lawlessness as The Holy Spirit leads?  Jesus came as a Lamb but will return as a Lion.  FATHER’S Right Hand is the side of mercy, but HIS Left Hand is that of judgment.

It is not up to us to manifest vengeance.  That is only for FATHER to manifest.

Jude wrote by The Holy Spirit in Jude:

 5 But I want to remind you, though you once knew this, that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.

6 And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, HE has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day;

7 as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar manner to these, having given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance of Eternal fire.

Judgment is coming soon, and you don’t want to be on the wrong side!

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Pursuing Holiness- Part 60

July 6th, 2024

As we walk in Holiness, we will totally rely on The Holy Spirit to see us through all tests, trials, and tribulations we encounter!

The world has entered a time like never before.  Many have been blinded by the nefarious actors who have an insatiable thirst for control through power and finance.  They have fully submitted to the adversary and are simply carrying out his intent to subvert the world.

The Beloved Disciple wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st John chapter 4:

1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,

3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.

4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He Who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them.

6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the Spirit of Truth and the spirit of error.

We can be certain that we belong to God and have conquered them, for the One Who is living in us is far greater than the one who is in the world!

Pay close attention to these verses where Jesus warned us of this time when He spoke in Matthew chapter 24:

4 Jesus answered, “At that time deception will run rampant. So beware that you are not fooled!

5 For many will appear on the scene claiming My authority or saying about themselves, ‘I am the Anointed One,’ and they will lead many astray.

6 “You will hear of wars and revolutions on every side, with more rumors of wars to come. Don’t panic or give in to your fears, for the breaking apart of the world’s systems is destined to happen. But it won’t yet be the end; it will still be unfolding.

7 “Nations will go to war against nations and kingdoms against kingdoms. And there will be terrible earthquakes, horrible epidemics, and famines in place after place.

It has been confirmed that the Covid pandemic was spread as a bioweapon against us to decrease the population as well as control those who survived by promoting fear and compliance.

8 This is how the birth pains of the new age will begin!”

9 “You can expect to be persecuted, even killed; for you will be hated by all the nations because of your Love for Me.

During the pandemic, church services were deemed nonessential whereas bars were allowed to stay open.  What is wrong with this picture?

10 Then many will stop following Me and fall away, and they will betray one another and hate one another.

Expect a falling away of those who once followed Christ… sadly.

11 And many lying prophets will arise, deceiving multitudes and leading them away from the path of Truth.

How many “prophets” have predicted events (such as the rapture, the end of the world) that did not take place?  As we walk in Holiness, we will simply think “Who cares?” because we realize that only FATHER knows the day and the hour.  We simply carry out HIS Instructions on a daily basis without thinking about what tomorrow will bring.  We fully trust HIS Plan.

12 There will be such an increase of the sin of lawlessness that those whose hearts once burned with passion for God and others will grow cold.

13 But hold your hope firmly to the end and you will experience Life and deliverance.

14 “Yet through it all, the Good News of Heaven’s Kingdom will be proclaimed all over the world, providing every nation with a demonstration of the reality of God. And after that the end of this age will arrive.”

Be assured that “through it all”, FATHER’S Divine Intent will overcome all!  No weapon formed against us will prevail as we walk in Holiness.

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