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Spiritual warfare is required by those who fully understand the requirements of fulfilling their purpose and destiny.  It was required of Jesus, Paul, Peter, and others.  How many times did Jesus deal with demons and men who were motivated by demonic forces?  The spirits of darkness are still around and their mission is to keep each of us from fulfilling FATHER’S Divine Intent. 

The spirit of death tried to attach itself to me twice during funerals in the past.  I immediately prayed in THE SPIRIT for several minutes before it departed.  Life was being sucked out of me both times and I knew if I didn’t immediately deal with it, I would have died right there on the spot during the funeral.  I wasn’t afraid but instead was fully committed to battling this demonic spirit.  I only share this to emphasize the importance of relying on The Holy Spirit in every challenge we face.  I wasn’t looking for a fight, it found me.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit In 2^nd Corinthians chapter 10:

2 Now I plead with you that when I come, don’t force me to take a hard line with you (which I’m willing to do) by daring to confront those who mistakenly believe that we are living by the standards of the world, not by the Spirit’s Wisdom and power. 3–4 For although we live in the natural realm, we don’t wage a military campaign employing human weapons, using manipulation to achieve our aims. Instead, our spiritual weapons are energized with Divine power to effectively dismantle the defenses behind which people hide.

Paul was willing to take a hard line with those people who use manipulation to achieve their agendas.  Are you?  This is where it is critical for us to walk in THE SPIRIT’S Wisdom when dealing with those given over to manipulation and control.  We must not allow ourselves to submit to that demonic influence and remain silent.  Can one really fellowship with such a person?  Their defenses must be exposed and dismantled.  This is one aspect of spiritual warfare.

5 We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the True Knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One. 6 Since we are armed with such dynamic weaponry, we stand ready to punish any trace of rebellion, as soon as you choose complete obedience.

Deceptive fantasies are often given to us in dreams and some of them originate from demonic forces.  Others originate through the carnal man.  Either way, we are to capture and demolish them by choosing to walk in complete obedience to The Word.  We must immediately cast down those thoughts, dreams, and fantasies and not allow them to develop within us.  Talking about them only further empowers them and we must not allow such thoughts to be sown into our hearts and produce any bad fruit.

As we keep the True Knowledge of GOD before us at all times, we have what Paul calls the dynamic weaponry to punish any and every trace (remains, a mark, a spot, an impression) of rebellion.  As we walk in Holiness, we are pure and must protect that purity by not allowing the adversary to insert any impure thought or fantasy into our hearts or minds.  We must cast down every vain imagination… immediately.  This is the essence of complete obedience to THE SPIRIT and The Word as mature Sons and Daughters.

Demons are assigned to watch us and focus on our words, actions, responses to situations, and other such indications of what we are entertaining.  If a man or woman is flirtatious then that is the area the demon will pursue to promote rebellion.  If one seeks to exalt himself in the area of intelligence, then that is the area of weakness and focus. 

When the devil was tempting Jesus, he was careful to watch Jesus’ responses for he was hoping to exploit a weakness.  The adversary will do the same concerning us.  Some may think I am overemphasizing the need to focus on spiritual warfare.  I think not.  As we move toward full maturity, the demons become more desperate to thwart our full destiny.

In Matthew chapter 12, Jesus addressed spiritual warfare with the kingdom of satan:

22 Then a man was brought before Jesus who had a demon spirit that made him both blind and unable to speak. Jesus healed him instantly, and he could see and talk again! 23 The crowds went wild with amazement as they witnessed this miracle. And they kept saying to one another, “Could this man be the Messiah?”

24 But when the Pharisees overheard what the people were saying about the miracle, they said, “He casts out demons by the power of Satan, the prince of demons!”

25 Now, Jesus supernaturally perceived their thoughts and motives, so He confronted them by telling them this parable:

“Any kingdom that fights against itself will end up in ruins. And any family or community splintered by strife will fall apart. 26 So if Satan casts out Satan, he is making war on himself. How then could his kingdom survive? 27 So if Satan empowers Me to cast out demons, who empowers your exorcists to cast them out? Go ask them, for what they do proves you’re wrong in your accusations. 28 On the other hand, if I drive out demons by the power of the Spirit of God, then the end of Satan’s kingdom has come! 29 Who would dare enter the house of a mighty man and steal his property? First he must be overpowered and tied up by one who is stronger than he. Then his entire house can be plundered and every possession stolen.

30 “So join with Me, for if you’re not on My side you are against Me. And if you refuse to help Me gather the spoils, you are making things worse. 31 This is why I warn you, for God will forgive people for every sin and blasphemy they have committed except one. There is no forgiveness for the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. 32 If anyone speaks evil of Me, the Son of Man, he can be forgiven; but if anyone contemptuously speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will never be forgiven, now or ever!”

Jesus made it abundantly clear that there are two kingdoms at hand and He also decisively warned everyone that they are either with Him or they are against Him.  There are no exceptions.  We are not to sit on the sidelines and do nothing.  The Holy Spirit has been given to us to direct us into all aspects of our Divine destiny so let us fully embrace the Words of Jesus and no longer allow the kingdom of darkness to have any empowerment or expansion in our area of influence.

Paul had to deal with a man who was in the congregation and was in sin.  The man had to be rebuked for his sin and he responded through repentance.  Once he repented the congregation needed to forgive him and no longer allow unforgiveness to cause separation.  Spiritual warfare it not restricted to the unsaved but includes those believers who are being deceived by the adversary’s cunning devices and schemes.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2 Corinthians chapter 2:

11 so that we would not be exploited by the adversary, Satan, for we know his clever schemes.

The adversary will use unforgiveness as a wedge to keep us from walking in unity.  Moses wrote by THE SPIRIT in Leviticus chapter 17:

15 ‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty. In righteousness you shall judge your neighbor. 16 You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

17 ‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. 18 You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.”

Paul was well aware of the above passage and he reaffirmed FATHER’S Divine Intent toward the brother who strayed from the Word.  We must always be in the restoration business rather than judging others ourselves. 

We are in the latter days referred to in the Book of Daniel where The Holy Spirit revealed in chapter 8:

​23 ​​“And in the latter time of their kingdom,

​​When the transgressors have reached their fullness,

​​A king shall arise,

​​Having fierce features,

​​Who understands sinister schemes.

24 ​​His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power;

​​He shall destroy fearfully,

​​And shall prosper and thrive;

​​He shall destroy the mighty, and also the Holy people.

​

25 ​​“Through his cunning

​​He shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule;

​​And he shall exalt himself in his heart.

​​He shall destroy many in their prosperity.

​​He shall even rise against the Prince of princes;

​​But he shall be broken without human means.

​

26 ​​“And the vision of the evenings and mornings

​​Which was told is true;

​​Therefore seal up the vision,

​​For it refers to many days in the future.”

We see the rise of the cunningness of the adversary in these days.  Jesus referred to this time in Mark 13 when He spoke the following:

14 “When you witness what Daniel prophesied, ‘the disgusting destroyer,’ standing where it must not be[Let the reader learn what it means]”

We must not disregard or underestimate the cunningness of the devil as we walk out our lives.  If we fail to pay attention to the warnings of Jesus, we will not walk in full victory.

Jesus spoke the above when He was counseling the disciples earlier in this chapter:

3 Later, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the temple, his disciples, Peter, Jacob, John, and Andrew, came to Him privately where He was sitting and said, 4 “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what supernatural sign should we expect to signal Your coming and the completion of this age?”

5 Jesus answered, “At that time deception will run rampant. So beware that you’re not fooled! 6 For many will appear on the scene claiming my authority or saying about themselves, ‘I am God’s Anointed,’ and they will lead many astray. 7 You will hear rumors of wars nearby, with more rumors of wars to come. Make sure that you are not thrown into a panic or give in to your fears, for these things are destined to happen. Prepare for it, but still the end is not yet. 8 For nations will go to war against each other and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be terrible earthquakes in place after place—seismic events of epic proportion. And there will be famines and riots. This is how the first contractions and birth pains of the new age will begin.”

9 “Be on your guard! For they will repeatedly hand you over to the ruling councils, and you will be beaten in public gatherings. And you will stand trial before kings and high-ranking governmental leaders as an opportunity to testify to them on My behalf. 10 But prior to the end of the age, the hope of the Gospel must first be preached to all nations.

11 “So when they put you under arrest and hand you over for trial, don’t even give one thought about what you will say. Simply speak what the Holy Spirit gives you at that very moment. And realize that it won’t be you speaking but the Holy Spirit repeatedly speaking through you.”

We must heed the Words of Jesus:  Be prepared, be on guard, and don’t be fooled.  These writings focused on spiritual warfare are given to us by The Holy Spirit as a confirmation of what Jesus is saying concerning the time we are now in.  The swamp has been drained and the spirit of deception has been exposed.  What happens when such exposure occurs?  Jesus revealed it in the above passage.  Fear not!  Be led by The Holy Spirit and He will navigate you through this time in history.  The spirit of deception is no match for The Holy Spirit!

We must understand that there will be immature believers who aren’t equipped to deal with such deception.  As stated previously, deception in its purest form is when a person doesn’t know he or she is deceived.  The mature Sons and Daughters will expose such deception as led by The Holy Spirit.  We must rebuke the person in Agape Love and forgive him or her when he or she responds through repentance.  We are to promote unity when given the opportunity.

As stated in Psalm 91, those of us who walk in Agape Love will always be shielded from harm.  This is why I believe it is imperative to walk in the fullness of revelation concerning Agape Love.  Paul knew this when he wrote of the preeminence of Agape Love in 1^st Corinthians chapter 13.  Jesus expressed the importance of Love in John chapter 14:

23 Jesus replied, “Loving Me empowers you to obey My Word. And My Father will Love you so deeply that We will come to you and make you Our dwelling place. 24 But those who don’t Love Me will not obey My Words. The Father did not send Me to speak My own revelation, but the Words of my Father.”

We will be fully prepared to deal with the cunning devices and schemes of the adversary as we walk fully in Agape Love!

In Genesis chapter 6, FATHER looked down on the earth:

11 Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 God looked on the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

What is corruption?  First of all, it has moved away from FATHER’S Divine Intent.  It is the act of corrupting, or state of being corrupt or putrid; the destruction of the natural form of bodies, by the separation of the component parts, or by disorganization, in the process of putrefaction (bodies are disorganized and dissolved, or reduced to their original separate elements). 

Our bodies are designed to live forever but corruption caused our bodies to begin dying, moving toward death and destruction.  Mankind accepted corruption through the fallen ones who promoted genetic modification hence the giants in the land.  Animals were genetically modified as well. 

Noah and his family remained pure and qualified to be saved from the flood.  Those animals which were not modified submitted to THE SPIRIT and entered the ark.  The flood was intended to eradicate the exceptions of FATHER’S Divine Intent. 

Who do you think promoted alteration to the physical bodies?  Yes, the adversary who thought he could create a better kingdom.  Wrong!  The giants temporarily prevailed but FATHER later raised up a nation to remove the giants from The Promised Land.  David led the charge.

Each of us deals with our own “giants” but FATHER has given us the power and authority through Jesus Christ to overcome those “giants”.  If the devil did not have power, there would not have been a forty day period of testing in the wilderness.  You and I continue to deal with corrupted men and women who have temporary authority in the current world system.  You and I have a role to play in spiritual warfare.

To inherit means to possess; to enjoy; to take as a possession, by gift or Divine appropriation; as, to inherit everlasting life; to inherit the promises.  We are to walk out our lives with the benefits of inheritance from Our Heavenly Father.  There is no intended scarcity or lack in the inheritance.  The devil and his demons know this and continuously attempt to keep our mindsets away from this reality.  The result of this lower mindset is one of scarcity and constant lack.  If this doesn’t work, they move you toward greed and a quest for excessive resources.  They want to separate us from FATHER’S Divine Intent and our destiny and keep our focus on the temporary.  The spirit of deception cannot impact those who walk in Spiritual maturity.  Psalm 91 mentions the level of maturity I refer to:

14 For here is what the Lord has spoken to me:

“Because you have delighted in ME as MY great Lover,

I will greatly protect you.

I will set you in a high place, safe and secure before MY Face.

15 I will answer your cry for help every time you pray,

and you will find and feel MY Presence

even in your time of pressure and trouble.

I will be your glorious hero and give you a feast.

16 You will be satisfied with a full life and with all that I do for you.

For you will enjoy the fullness of MY Salvation (Jeshua)!”

Those of us who Love GOD with all our hearts and souls will walk in the above promises.  We will be victorious over the enemy in his every attempt to distract us from our Divine destiny.  In the end, it is all about Agape Love!

Whether it be day or night, FATHER’S massive Arms are wrapped around us, protecting us.

5 You will never worry about an attack of demonic forces at night

nor have to fear a spirit of darkness coming against you.

6 Don’t fear a thing!

Whether by night or by day, demonic danger will not trouble you,

nor will the powers of evil launched against you.

FATHER is accessible 24 hours a day.  Jesus knew this as He prayed at night to receive His daily directives.  Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:

10 Don’t you believe that the Father is living in Me and that I am living in the Father? Even My words are not My own but come from My Father, for HE lives in Me and performs HIS miracles of power through Me. 11 Believe that I live as One with My Father and that My Father lives as One with Me—or at least, believe because of the mighty miracles I have done.

12 “I tell you this timeless Truth: The person who follows Me in faith, believing in Me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do—even greater miracles than these because I go to be with My Father! 13 For I will do whatever you ask Me to do when you ask Me in My Name. And that is how the Son will show what the Father is really like and bring glory to HIM. 14 Ask Me anything in My Name, and I will do it for you!”

When we take on the mindset expressed to us through these Words of Jesus, we will overcome any attempt by the adversary to divert us away from those mighty miracles we are meant to do in Jesus’ Name.  We will give Jesus credit for those miracles and lead others to Christ and then toward maturity. 

No corruption will be found among us for we are pure and without blemish for The Word has cleansed us from all unrighteousness.  We have no interest in exalting ourselves but instead we exalt the Name of Jesus above every name on earth and in Heaven.  The adversary and his demons are well aware of the power and authority associated with His Name!  This is why spiritual warfare continues.  The adversary has an insatiable quest to be exalted above The Name of Jesus.  It is not going to happen!

FATHER has not lowered HIS Standards to accommodate changes in “socially acceptable” standards which are ever-changing.

Read the following closely and see if it doesn’t apply to the current environment we find ourselves in.  Isaiah recorded in chapter 1:

1 Here is the vision that Isaiah, the son of Amoz, received by Divine revelation concerning what was going to happen to Judah and Jerusalem during the times of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

2 Listen, O heavens! Hear, O earth!

    For the Lord Yahweh has spoken:

    “I tenderly nurtured children and made them great,

    but they have rebelled against me!

3 Even a dumb ox instinctively knows its owner

    and the stubborn mule knows the hand that feeds him,

    but Israel does not know me

    nor do my people understand.”

4 Oh, how this nation keeps sinning!

    See them dragging the heavy burden of their guilt!

    They are corrupt children, descendants of evildoers.

    They have turned their backs on the Lord God

    and despised the Holy One of Israel!

    They have cut themselves off from the help of God!

5 Why would you seek to be injured further?

    Why would you stubbornly continue in your rebellion?

    Your whole head is sick,

    and your heart and your will are weak and faint.

6 You are corrupt from the bottom of your feet

    to the top of your head. There is no integrity—

    nothing but bruises, putrefying sores, and raw open wounds!

    They have not been drained or bandaged or soothed with oil.

7 Your country is devastated

    and your cities burned to the ground;

    foreigners plunder your crops before your eyes—

    with nothing but devastation and destruction in their wake!

8 And the daughter of Zion is left as helpless as

    a deserted shack in a vineyard or

    like a flimsy shelter in a field of cucumbers—

    in every way like a city besieged!

9 If the Lord of Angel Armies had not left us survivors,

    our fate would have been the same as Sodom and Gomorrah!

10 Hear the word of Yahweh:

    “You leaders of Sodom, heed the correction of our God!

    People of Gomorrah, you’d better listen to his rebuke.”

Justice will be imparted and FATHER will not be moved by hypocritical worship or praise.  The devil and his demons infiltrated the nation of Israel, especially Sodom and Gomorrah.  FATHER didn’t lower HIS standards then and HE will not lower them today. 

As we are led by The Holy Spirit, we will be empowered to minister to those who have gone astray.  We must rely on The Holy Spirit to minister life to those who have succumbed to the agenda of spiritual darkness.

Isaiah further recorded in chapter 3:

8 Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen

    because their words and their works

    are defiant before the Face of the Lord’s glorious Presence.

9 The look on their impudent faces says it all,

    for they publicly flaunt their sin like Sodom,

    not even trying to hide it.

    Woe to their souls, for they invite

    disaster upon themselves.

10 Yet reassure the righteous; it will go well with them!

    They will fully enjoy the reward of their deeds.

11 But woe to the guilty,

    for they will get fully what they deserve!

12 My people, mockers exploit you

    and creditors rule over you.

    My people, your leaders mislead you

    and confuse you with their guidance.

History is definitely repeating itself as the devil’s toolbox is limited in nature.  Sin is flaunted throughout the media.  Laws are being written to protect “acts of sin” which were once illegal.  Leaders have taken on the persona of being entitled to control and manipulate the masses in order to promote their own agendas.

Yes we are to pray for the leaders but that does not include condoning any actions apart from Holiness.  If they need to repent, then we need to pray for their repentance.  If they are blinded, we need to pray that their eyes be opened to the Divine Intent and Standards of FATHER.  FATHER is exposing sin in the land and has given the various countries time to repent before HIS judgment comes forth in full force.

13 Yahweh is taking HIS rightful place in Court;

    HE is rising to judge his people.

14 Yahweh comes to issue the guilty verdict

    of the elders and leaders of HIS people, saying:

    “You are the ones who have ruined the nation!

    Your houses are full of what you’ve stolen from the poor!

15 What gives you the right to crush MY people

    by shoving the faces of the poor into the dirt?”

    Yahweh, the Sovereign One, Commander of Angel Armies,

    has spoken.

We don’t need to evoke judgment by taking lawless actions ourselves.  FATHER will evoke righteous judgment using the Angel Armies who are awaiting HIS Word to be unleashed.  Guess who will lead them?  The King of Kings, The Mighty Warrior with fire in HIS Eyes!  Those of us who are in the Secret Place will observe and be protected from the judgment as recorded in Psalm 91 by THE SPIRIT:

7 Even in a time of disaster, with thousands and thousands being killed,

you will remain unscathed and unharmed.

8 you will be a spectator as the wicked perish in judgment,

for they will be paid back for what they have done!

9–10 When we live our lives within the shadow of God Most High,

our secret hiding place, we will always be shielded from harm.

How then could evil prevail against us or disease infect us?

11 God sends angels with special orders to protect you wherever you go,

defending you from all harm.

12 If you walk into a trap, they’ll be there for you

and keep you from stumbling.

13 You’ll even walk unharmed among the fiercest powers of darkness,[h]

trampling every one of them beneath your feet!

By the way, FATHER has never supported abortion and HE never will!  Neither should we!

FATHER has not lowered HIS Standards to accept tares into the Kingdom.  A tare is “darnel” or “rye grass.” The Greek word zizanion is a noxious weed (lolium temelentum) that appears from a distance to look like wheat, but has poisonous black seeds.  We must guard against such poison being forced on us by listening to error and man’s opinions.  We must not embrace either.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus spoke:

24 Then Jesus taught them another parable:

“Heaven’s Kingdom realm can be compared to a Farmer who planted good seed in His field. 25 But at night, when everyone was asleep, an enemy came and planted poisonous weeds among the wheat and ran away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, the weeds also appeared. 27 So the Farmer’s hired hands came to Him and said, ‘Sir, wasn’t that good seed that you sowed in the field? Where did all these weeds come from?’

28 “He answered, ‘This has to be the work of an enemy!’

“They replied, ‘Do You want us to go and gather up all the weeds?’

29 “‘No,’ he said. ‘If you pull out the weeds you might uproot the wheat at the same time. 30 You must allow them both to grow together until the time of harvest. At that time, I’ll tell My harvesters to make sure they gather the weeds first and tie them all in bundles to be burned. Then they will harvest the wheat and put it into My barn.’”

Yes, we have an enemy and his name is satan, the devil, and his army is made up of demons.  When did the tares get planted?  At night.  An ex-warlock revealed that those who are under the devil in his hierarchy typically sleep during the day and are active at night.  They will speak forth (broadcast) “tare” seeds toward the lives of the saints in an attempt to dispatch demons to see if they can cause those seeds to take hold. 

This is why it is so important to embrace Psalm 91 and reside in the Secret Place.  We must not be ignorant of the adversary’s devices.

Jesus Himself gave us this revelation and we must not disregard its importance and relevance in our walk today.  There are those who are imposters but yet they look like “wheat” until it is time to observe their fruit at time of “supposed” maturity.  Are they producing life and abundance or are they attempting to control and manipulate us thus stealing, killing, and/or destroying some aspect of our destiny?  I cannot assess your situation of who you listen to or follow.  My responsibility is to make you aware of the dangers and works (devices) of the enemy.

Jesus spoke another parable concerning ten virgins.  They were all believers but five of them failed to make the cut.  What was the difference?  Jesus gave us the revelation in Matthew 25:

25 “At the time My coming draws near, Heaven’s Kingdom realm can be compared to ten maidens who took their oil lamps and went outside to meet the Bridegroom and His bride.[a] 2–4 Five of them were foolish and ill-prepared, for they took no extra oil for their lamps. Five of them were wise and sensible, for they took flasks of olive oil with their lamps. 5 When the Bridegroom didn’t come when they expected, they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. 6 Then suddenly, in the middle of the night, they were awakened by the shout ‘Get up! The Bridegroom is here! Come out and have an encounter with Him!’ 7 So all the girls got up and trimmed their lamps. 8 But the foolish ones were running out of oil, so they said to the five wise ones, ‘Share your oil with us, because our lamps are going out!’

9 “‘We can’t,’ they replied. ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. You’ll have to go and buy some for yourselves!’

10 “While the five girls were out buying oil, the Bridegroom appeared. Those who were ready and waiting were escorted inside with Him and the wedding party to enjoy the feast. And then the door was locked. 11 Later, the five foolish girls came running up to the door and pleaded, ‘Lord, Lord, let us come in!’

12 “But He called back, ‘Go away! Do I know you? I can assure you, I don’t even know you!’

13 “That is the reason you should always stay awake and be alert, because you don’t know the day or hour when the Bridegroom will appear.”

Many of you have read this parable countless times yet it is more critical today than ever.  Why?  Jesus alerted us “At the time My coming draws near”.  We are urged to be vigilant. 

How do I buy oil?  I spend time daily praying in The Holy Spirit and this Oil fills my lamp.  As they say in business “Time is money”.  I invest time each morning by beginning the day praying in Tongues.  I encourage you to do the same based on the revelation given to us by Jesus in this parable.

At the beginning of 1990, FATHER instructed me to wake up an hour early to pray in THE SPIRIT before work.  In somewhat of an immature fashion, I replied “If YOU want me up that early, YOU will have to wake me up”.  HE did… at five minutes before 5 A.M. every morning.  I never needed the alarm to get me up.  So much for the arrogance of immaturity!

As Jesus revealed, “the foolish ones ran low on oil”.  How much oil do you have in your lamp?  Is it overflowing on nearly empty?  I can’t make you keep your oil trimmed nor do I want to.  It is either in your heart to pursue a more intimate time with The Holy Spirit or it isn’t. 

Half the time when I wake up very early, I smile for I know there is something noteworthy THE SPIRIT wants to reveal.  Yes, He refreshes me during the day so I don’t walk around lethargic or unproductive. 

We are instructed by Jesus to always stay awake and be alert and not be counted as one of the foolish virgins.  At some point the door to the Kingdom will be locked and those on the outside will be unable to participate in the feast.  Don’t be caught on the outside of this door!

FATHER has enabled us to walk on a Holy path known as the Highway of Holiness.  It requires that we walk in full forgiveness toward those who victimized us in the past.  We must let it go and move on.

Both Peter and Paul are examples of working against Jesus.  Peter denied Him three times after spending over three years observing and participating in His ministry yet Jesus forgave Peter and included him in His forty day ministry after the ascension.

In Mark chapter 16 Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went to the tomb and encountered an angel, it is written by The Holy Spirit:

4 But when they arrived, they discovered that the very large stone that had sealed the tomb was already rolled away! 5 And as they stepped into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right, dressed in a long white robe. The women were startled and amazed. 6 But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I know that you’re here looking for Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He isn’t here—He has risen victoriously! Look! See the place where they laid Him. 7 Run and tell His disciples, even Peter, that He is risen. He has gone ahead of you into Galilee and you will see Him there, just like He told you.”

Jesus had already forgiven Peter and the angel affirmed this forgiveness when he included Peter in being notified of the event.  We are to walk in this same level of forgiveness especially now that spiritual warfare is raging against the “set apart ones” who are called to defeat the devil and his demons.  We must not let unforgiveness be found among us without exception.

There are those who were abused in their childhood.  They must forgive those who abused them and let FATHER impart righteous judgment on the abusers.  Until those people are released from the devil’s “civil contract” with the victim, which is held together and enforced by unforgiveness, FATHER will defer their judgment.  That “speck” in our eye is just enough to keep such an agreement in force.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 7:

7 “Refuse to be a critic full of bias toward others, and judgment will not be passed on you. 2 For you’ll be judged by the same standard that you’ve used to judge others. The measurement you use on them will be used on you. 3 Why would you focus on the flaw in someone else’s life and yet fail to notice the glaring flaws of your own? 4 How could you say to your friend, ‘Let me show you where you’re wrong,’ when you’re guilty of even more? 5 You’re being hypercritical and a hypocrite! First acknowledge your own ‘blind spots’ and deal with them, and then you’ll be capable of dealing with the ‘blind spot’ of your friend.”

In Luke chapter 6, Jesus provided additional revelation:

37 Jesus said, “Forsake the habit of criticizing and judging others, and then you will not be criticized and judged in return. Don’t look at others and pronounce them guilty, and you will not experience guilty accusations yourself. Forgive over and over and you will be forgiven over and over. 38 Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! Your measurement of generosity becomes the measurement of your return.”

When there is unforgiveness, your good fruit is restricted in its flow.  This Truth is often overlooked by those who are living in scarcity.  When the dark spiritual forces have no cause against us, they are unable to keep us “incarcerated” and under their influence.  Agape Love needs to prevail in all areas of our life so that we can walk on the Highway of Holiness in life and abundance, untouchable by the enemy.

No one can deny the level of forgiveness Jesus had for Paul (who was Saul).  Officiating over the killing of believers is at the top of the list justifying unforgiveness. Yet Paul had a call on his life which was greater than his lawless actions.  His destiny to write 2/3rds of the Epistles was decided before he was formed in the womb (Psalm 139:16).  Jesus personally intervened to get Paul on the right track.  In Acts chapter 9, Jesus appeared and spoke:

1 During those days, Saul, full of angry threats and rage, wanted to murder the disciples of the Lord Jesus. So he went to ask the high priest 2 and requested a letter of authorization he could take to the Jewish leaders in Damascus, requesting their cooperation in finding and arresting any who were followers of the Way.  Saul wanted to capture all of the believers he found, both men and women, and drag them as prisoners back to Jerusalem. 3 So he obtained the authorization and left for Damascus.

Just outside the city, a brilliant light flashing from heaven suddenly exploded all around him. 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.”

Soon, Saul’s nature was changed and so was his name to Paul.  No matter how great an enemy, Jesus can change his or her nature.  We must not hinder this with unforgiveness, a primary tool of the devil.  Paul went from promoting death to now promoting life and abundance.  Let our destiny be fulfilled in this hour as well.

GOD’S enemies are our enemies!  We are to enforce the Name of THE LORD while we are here on earth.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Psalm 110:

1 Yahweh said to my Lord, the Messiah:

“Sit with Me as enthroned Ruler

while I subdue your every enemy.

They will bow low before you

as I make them a footstool for Your Feet.”

Who do you think FATHER is going to use to subdue the enemies here on earth?  It is those of us who will embrace HIS power and authority and subdue HIS enemies, including the devil and his demons.

In Luke chapter 20, Jesus spoke:

35–36 But those who are worthy of the resurrection from the dead into glory become immortal, like the angels, who never die nor marry. When the dead come to life again, they will be sons of God’s life—the Sons of the Resurrection. 37 In fact, it was Moses who taught the resurrection of the dead when he wrote of the Lord God who was at the burning bush and described him as ‘the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ 38 Don’t you agree that God is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living? For in HIS Eyes, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are alive forevermore. He must be the God who raises the dead.”

39 The experts of the law chimed in, “Yes, Teacher, you speak the truth beautifully.”

40 From then on, the religious Sadducees never dared to ask Jesus a question again.

41 Jesus then posed this question to the people: “How can the experts of the law say that Christ the Messiah is David’s son? 42 Haven’t you read in the Psalms where David himself wrote:

The Lord Jehovah said to my Lord,

    ‘Sit near Me in the place of authority

43 until I subdue all your enemies under Your feet!’”

44 Jesus explained, “If David calls this One ‘My Lord,’ how can he merely be His Son?”

Jesus affirmed that He and FATHER are One.  Jesus told us that you and I are One with Them as well.  This is why we need to focus on Jesus’ ministry on earth as our example so that we walk in the same victorious power and authority over the enemy.  We are “the boots on the ground” so to speak.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Psalm 2:

1 How dare the nations plan a rebellion.

Their foolish plots are futile!

2 Look at how the power brokers of the world

rise up to hold their summit

as the rulers scheme and confer together

against Yahweh and HIS Anointed King, saying:

3 “Let’s come together and break away from the Creator.

Once and for all let’s cast off these controlling chains

of God and HIS Christ!”

FATHER Speaks:

4 God-Enthroned merely laughs at them;

the Sovereign One mocks their madness!

5 Then with the fierceness of HIS fiery anger

HE settles the issue and terrifies them to death with these words:

6 “I MYSELF have poured out MY King on Zion, MY Holy mountain.

The Son Speaks:

7 “I will reveal the eternal purpose of God.

For HE has decreed over Me, ‘You are MY favored Son.

And as Your Father I have crowned you as MY King Eternal.

Today I became your Father.

8 Ask ME to give you the nations and I will do it,

and they shall become Your legacy.

Your domain will stretch to the ends of the earth.

9 And You will shepherd them with unlimited authority,

crushing their rebellion as an iron rod smashes jars of clay!’ ”

The Holy Spirit Speaks:

10 Listen to Me, all you rebel-kings

and all you upstart judges of the earth.

Learn your lesson while there’s still time.

11 Serve and worship the awe-inspiring God.

Recognize HIS greatness and bow before HIM,

trembling with reverence in HIS presence.

12 Fall facedown before HIM and kiss the Son

before HIS anger is roused against you.

Remember that HIS wrath can be quickly kindled!

But many blessings are waiting for all

who turn aside to hide themselves in HIM!

Isn’t this descriptive of where we are at this point in history?  The current leaders and judges have no “fear of GOD” and have challenged HIS Word.  HIS response is simply to laugh at them in their madness.  They have been manipulated and controlled by the adversary to the point of “madness”.  They have no clue of their total blindness and are in complete defiance of THE CREATOR of Heaven, earth, and them.  It is like a mouse defiant of a swooping eagle just before dinner.

We are called to spiritual warfare as mature Sons and Daughters.  We have no hesitancy to confront deception in whatever form it takes.  We will discern what action to take as we are fully led by The Holy Spirit.  Discouragement will not be found among us as we defeat those spiritual forces of darkness for our eyes have been opened.  We too will laugh when we see the utter defeat of the enemy!

Our mindset needs to be elevated to the point where we fully embrace FATHER’S intended Word for us individually, without any doubt whatsoever.  The adversary will try to instill uncertainty every step of the way as we pursue the Highway of Holiness.

This is our day of visitation and the question I have for you, “Are you discerning that this is your day of visitation?”  Are you embracing the need for spiritual warfare and understanding that we are destined for victory?  Do not be intimidated by the adversary or his demons.  Jesus wasn’t!  The devil cannot intimidate us who know the power in The Blood and who we are in Christ.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 12:

1 As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us.

2 We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus Who birthed faith within us and Who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. His example is this: Because His heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be His, He endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God!

3 So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls, so that you won’t become worn down and cave in under life’s pressures.

Jesus is our Example, no one else!  If you are not yet experiencing boldness and assurance of your position in Christ, don’t give up.  Know that the adversary’s time is short and do not be derailed from your destiny. 

At some point the power and authority granted to you will suddenly be realized and you will not hesitate to confront any demon assigned to you.  There will be no reluctance to command the demon to depart from your midst.  This is when your faith will burst forth from the seed of The Word planted in your heart concerning the preeminent power and authority granted to us by Jesus. 

You will now have a determination expressly different from that in the past.  “You know that you know” there is a Spiritual change and the demons will see this.  Their reaction will be to depart for some unsuspecting soul who has not realized their place in Christ and walks in uncertainty of his or her future.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 5:

14 But solid food is for the mature, whose spiritual senses perceive heavenly matters. And they have been adequately trained by what they’ve experienced to emerge with understanding of the difference (discernment) between what is truly excellent and what is evil and harmful.

Our discernment will no longer allow compromise in our midst by those who want us to agree with their doctrines which compromise FATHER’S Divine Intent.  We no longer will choose to be silent when we are asked to agree with such error but will promote Truth and righteousness hoping to turn the person away from his or her error.

There are those who wish to control and manipulate us through various means.  Demons will use any vessel who is weak for their agenda.  These demons will use “half-truths” to convince us of accepting their path.  This is where our discernment by THE SPIRIT is critical.  You may lose relationships with those who have succumbed to such manipulation and control in their life.

Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 4:

23 Now it’s time to be made new by every revelation that’s been given to you. 24 And to be transformed as you embrace the glorious Christ-within as your new life and live in union with Him! For God has re-created you all over again in His perfect righteousness, and you now belong to him in the realm of true Holiness. 25 So discard every form of dishonesty and lying so that you will be known as one who always speaks the Truth, for we all belong to one another.

26 But don’t let the passion of your emotions lead you to sin! Don’t let anger control you or be fuel for revenge, not for even a day. 27 Don’t give the slanderous accuser, the Devil, an opportunity to manipulate you!

We are to walk in perfect Truth, righteousness and true Holiness.  We must discern when someone is trying to manipulate us away from this walk.  The Holy Spirit of God has sealed us in Jesus Christ until we experience our full salvation. So we must never grieve the Spirit of God or take for granted His Holy influence in our life.  Let us walk in an uncompromising manner each day on the Highway of Holiness with both discernment and boldness.

Our mindset needs to be elevated to the point where we only rely on the Absolute Truth and righteousness revealed to us from FATHER.  Until then, our perception may be wrong.  If this is the case, we are living in deception.  Deception in its purest form is when a person doesn’t know he or she is deceived.  Demons rely on this situation thus we need to pray in The Holy Spirit so we can hear AND understand what is Truth and righteousness.

We are instructed by The Holy Spirit in Psalm 89:

14 Your glorious Throne rests on a foundation

of righteousness and just verdicts.

Grace and Truth are the attendants who go before you.

15 O Lord, how blessed are the people

who experience the shout of worship,

for they walk in the radiance of your presence.

16 We can do nothing but leap for joy all day long,

for we know who You are and what You do,

and you’ve exalted us on high.

FATHER is always speaking what is correct and what is right in an absolute sense.  Why would I start the morning without first praying in The Holy Spirit?  What else is more important than hearing and understanding what is coming from the Throne Room where Truth and Righteousness are at the foundation of FATHER’S Throne?

There is no doubt in Heaven nor is there fear or uncertainty.  There are only answers!  This is why we must be baptized in The Holy Spirit and it is also why that many religions are opposed to this Baptism.  They lose their ability to control and manipulate when believers begin to hear directly from the Throne Room rather than relying on religious leaders who may or may not be speaking the Absolute Truth.  Instead, they may be wolves in sheep’s clothing and promoting their own self-serving agenda.

Jesus is always right and I am not always right thus I need to rely on Him and His Words, not some incomplete doctrine promoted by others.  The plumb line in Heaven is perfect.  When I spend time in the Secret Place (Psalm 91), I receive correction which results in deception being removed.  I then repent and go on.

The adversary wants to keep us blind and deceived so that we will cease maturing as Sons and Daughters of GOD.  We must acknowledge his devices and not allow ourselves to be tossed by every wind of doctrine.  Paul spoke about the true mandate of the five-fold ministry to bring us into full maturity as he wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 4:

14 And then our immaturity will end! And we will not be easily shaken by trouble, nor led astray by novel teachings or by the false doctrines of deceivers who teach clever lies. 15 But instead we will remain strong and always sincere in our Love as we express the Truth. All our direction and ministries will flow from Christ and lead us deeper into Him, the anointed Head of His Body, the church.

16 For His “Body” has been formed in His image and is closely joined together and constantly connected as one. And every member has been given divine gifts to contribute to the growth of all; and as these gifts operate effectively throughout the whole body, we are built up and made perfect in Love.

In Leviticus chapter 10 we are told FATHER’S Heart concerning Holiness: 10 that you may distinguish between Holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean.  We must not allow ourselves to knowingly fellowship with unholiness and bring unrighteousness into our midst. 

Would I knowingly consume something into my body that has harmful effects?  Would I give my child something poisonous?  We are to protect ourselves from impurities in whatever form they take.  We are to Love people but not condone their unholiness or misguided doctrines.  We are to minister life and restoration.

In Ezekiel chapter 44, it is written by The Holy Spirit:

23 “And they shall teach My people the difference between the Holy and the unholy, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.”

We are to discern what is not Holy in our lives and remove it from our midst.  People have a tendency to compromise in this area often because of peer pressure.  However, Jesus never allowed Himself to compromise.  The adversary tried to tempt Him with compromising FATHER’S Word but failed.

It is further written by THE SPIRIT in Psalm 119:

1 You’re only truly happy when you walk in total integrity,

walking in the light of God’s Word.

2 What joy overwhelms everyone who keeps the ways of God,

those who seek HIM as their heart’s passion!

3 They’ll never do what’s wrong

but will always choose the paths of the Lord.

4 God has prescribed the right way to live:

obeying HIS laws with all our hearts.

5 How I long for my life to bring YOU glory

as I follow each and every one of Your Holy precepts!

FATHER has shown us the right way to live and has given us The Holy Spirit to discern between Holy and unholy.  The adversary will use clever lies and cunning deceit to direct us away from Holiness.  We must be on guard to such devices.  The Bride will be without spot or wrinkle and we don’t want to be disqualified due to misperception and lack of discernment concerning our interactions with others.

Our mindset needs to be elevated and no longer tolerate fear in any aspect of our life.  This includes physical death.  Since I have experienced near death five times since 1984, I am not fearful of death anymore.  Neither was Paul as he wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Corinthians chapter 15:

51 Listen, and I will tell you a Divine mystery: not all of us will die, but we will all be transformed. 52 It will happen in an instant—in the twinkling of his eye. For when the last trumpet is sounded, the dead will come back to life. We will be indestructible and we will be transformed. 53 For we will discard our mortal “clothes” and slip into a body that is imperishable. What is mortal now will be exchanged for immortality. 54 And when that which is mortal puts on immortality, and what now decays is exchanged for what will never decay, then the Scripture will be fulfilled that says:

Death is swallowed up by a triumphant victory!

55 So death, tell me, where is your victory?

    Tell me death, where is your sting?

56 It is sin that gives death its sting and the law that gives sin its power. 57 But we thank God for giving us the victory as conquerors through Our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. 58 So now, Beloved ones,] stand firm and secure. Live your lives with an unshakable confidence. We know that we prosper and excel in every season by serving the Lord, because we are assured that our union with the Lord makes our labor productive with fruit that endures.

The devil will use fear to cause us to become focused only on personal survival.  He wants us to be totally self-centered and only consider activities that promote a mindset of self-centeredness.  It is a direct attack on Agape Love.  We must not allow those seeds of fear to grow but instead utilize the armor of GOD to deflect those fiery darts.  It is much easier to pull up a weed when it is simply a seedling rather than letting it take root and become a major weed.  The Name of Jesus is our solution to fear.  Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 2:

6 He (Jesus) existed in the form of God, yet He gave no thought to seizing equality with God as His supreme prize. 7 Instead He emptied himself of his outward glory by reducing Himself to the form of a lowly servant. He became human! 8 He humbled Himself and became vulnerable, choosing to be revealed as a man and was obedient. He was a perfect example, even in his death—a criminal’s death by crucifixion!

9 Because of that obedience, God exalted Him and multiplied His greatness! He has now been given the greatest of all names!

10 The authority of the name of Jesus causes every knee to bow in reverence! Everything and everyone will one day submit to this Name—in the Heavenly realm, in the earthly realm, and in the demonic realm. 11 And every tongue will proclaim in every language: “Jesus Christ is Lord Yahweh,” bringing glory and honor to God, His Father!

Fear must submit to the Name of Jesus.  The demonic realm must submit to the Name of Jesus.  There is power in that Name.  Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 19:

11 God kept releasing a flow of extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul. 12 Because of this, people took Paul’s handkerchiefs and articles of clothing, even pieces of cloth that had touched his skin, laying them on the bodies of the sick, and diseases and demons left them and they were healed.

13–14 Now, there were seven itinerant Jewish exorcists, sons of Sceva the high priest, who took it upon themselves to use the name and authority of Jesus over those who were demonized. They would say, “We cast you out in the name of the Jesus that Paul preaches!”

15 One day, when they said those words, the demon in the man replied, “I know about Jesus, and I recognize Paul, but who do you think you are?”

16 Then the demonized man jumped on them and threw them to the ground, beating them mercilessly. He overpowered the seven exorcists until they all ran out of the house naked and badly bruised.

It is clear that the seven sons of Sceva had no personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  They only knew Jesus by what Paul preached.  They simply tried to emulate Paul’s ministry and paid a dear price for their error.  We are not to rely on copying what others do.  We must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit. 

When we finally get to know THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY by the relational name FATHER, we will truly begin to understand the need to full maturity.  When you hear someone simply call HIM “God”, there may be a relational issue in that person’s life.  FATHER reminds of this every time I hear a prayer with the only term “God” being used.

The sons of Sceva did not have the empowerment given by The Holy Spirit.  When we receive this empowerment, we will know it and there will be no question when confronting demons.  I expect this empowerment and you should too else you would not continue to pursue maturity through these teachings.

As a child of Our Heavenly Father, if you will not accept fear in your life, you cannot be tormented by the demons.  You will deal with fear using the Name of Jesus.  Demons cannot deal with this Name or proclaiming His Blood over your life.  They will back off and go looking for some weak Christian to torment instead.  Frequent communion keeps this Truth at the forefront of our mindset.

David recorded by The Holy Spirit in Psalm chapter 27:

1 The Lord is my revelation-light to guide me along the way;            

HE’S the Source of my salvation to defend me every day.

I fear no one!

I’ll never turn back and run from You, Lord;

surround and protect me.

2 When evil ones come to destroy me,

they will be the ones who turn back.

3 My heart will not be afraid even if an army rises to attack.

I know that YOU are there for me, so I will not be shaken.

Fear not!  The adversary will never be victorious in your life if you will trust in The Name of Jesus and maintain a direct, personal relationship with THE FATHER, Son, and Holy Spirit.  You do not need to rely on others to fight your battle with the devil.  You can do it as you become strong in THE LORD!