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David wrote by THE SPIRIT in Psalm chapter 86:

5  For You, O Lord, are good, and ready to forgive [our sins, sending them away, completely letting them go forever and ever];
And abundant in lovingkindness and overflowing in mercy to all those who call upon You.

6  Hear, O Lord, my prayer;
And listen attentively to the voice of my supplications (specific requests)!

7  In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,
For You will answer me.  (AMPL)

FATHER is a willing Listener and desires to answer our prayers.  The primary issue in receiving an answer to prayer is our unbelief.  Throughout history, FATHER has had a remnant who dared to look beyond the circumstances of the world and fully trusted in FATHER’S Word.  They were not moved by what they saw but were attentive to FATHER’S Voice.  FATHER’S Love has been expressed toward us time and time again.  When we allow ourselves to flow in HIS Love, people’s hearts are touched.  When we become lukewarm and no longer seek FATHER, the world enters in and we become “scarcity” oriented and then we slowly move toward the world’s way of thinking.  Yes, we may go through what is now tradition, but we no longer seek FATHER with our hearts.  Let us repent of any lukewarm-ness found within any aspect of our being.

Each of us will go through a day of trouble and some would say “days, weeks, months, or years” of trouble.  This is when we find out what our real commitment is in Christ.   You can coast along when there are no serious issues and think that you are strong in THE LORD, but when the afflictions come, your beliefs are tested.  FATHER is always available and willing to hear our requests and HE never changes in HIS willingness and desire.  HE is as interested in answering our prayers as HE was when David called upon HIM thousands of years ago.

It can be a challenge to remain fervent when you have had no issues for an extended period of time.  However if our Love is fully matured, we will long to be in FATHER’S presence daily just as we would with someone we are deeply in Love with such as a spouse or close friend.  Fellowship and communion are the sweetest aspects of our walk on earth.  The same is true of our spiritual relationship with FATHER.

FATHER’S mercy is overflowing thus there is an abundance of HIS Love toward us.  Let us tap into HIS Love which in turn will cause us to be overflowing in Love toward others.  Those days of trouble will be turned into days of blessing.  The adversary has no response to the flow of Love among FATHER’S Sons and Daughters.  The world is full of trouble and is ripe for the introduction of Agape Love.  Let us be fervent in our prayers, full of belief and faith so that our requests are met and answered by a willing FATHER.  This is just one aspect of being a light unto the world.

After Jesus taught what we now call The Sermon on the Mount, Matthew recorded in chapter 7:

28 And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,

29 for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

And in Matthew chapter 13:

53 Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these parables, that He departed from there.

54 When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works?

55 Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas?

56 And His sisters, are they not all with us? Where then did this Man get all these things?”

57 So they were offended at Him.

When the mature Sons and Daughters are revealed by walking in FATHER’S full power and authority, people will once again be astonished.  Some will embrace the ministry of the Remnant while others will be offended and reject the Sons and Daughters because of their unbelief.  Don’t be surprised when this rejection occurs for people want to live in the past and base their current beliefs with past perceptions.  Even the disciples were astonished at Jesus’ teachings as He spoke in Matthew chapter 19:

23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

25 When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”

26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

FATHER is not restricted to our past when HE empowers us in the “now”.  We only need to look at the disciples before and after the cross to see that FATHER is able to empower anyone, no matter what their previous beliefs would suggest.  FATHER has hidden HIS remnant among the people and HE will empower those who were designated for HIS purpose when HE formed them in the womb.  The Blood of Jesus has sufficient power to erase our past mistakes and make us fully righteous in order for us to carry out FATHER’S purpose.  In Matthew chapter 22, Jesus spoke:

29 Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.

30 For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God in heaven.

31 But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God, saying,

32 ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’ ?  God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.”

33 And when the multitudes heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

Currently, most people do not comprehend the power of Our Heavenly Father and are trusting in man’s doctrines and the ways of the world.  I expect this to change soon as FATHER moves the Remnant toward full maturity while exposing those who are imposters and attempting to mislead the flock.  Those who have been fleecing the flock will be appropriately judged by FATHER and many will be astonished when this occurs.  Expect the unexpected!

The world system is ever-changing as men try to install their soulish beliefs and motives into the system.  Thankfully, FATHER’S Divine Intent has never changed.  FATHER spoke in Malachi chapter 3:

6  ​“For I am the LORD, I do not change”

And It is written by THE SPIRIT in Hebrews chapter 13:

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

We inherently trust this reality as we wake up each morning expecting the sun, moon, the planets, and the stars to maintain their designated course through the universe.  Why is it so easy to trust in FATHER’S creation yet men have difficulty in fully trusting in HIS Word?  I submit it is due to man’s ability to inject reason and logic from the soul into their thinking.  The soul when left unchecked will conjure up alternatives to the true reality of an unchanging GOD.  Our spirit man knows the reality but if we allow our spirit man to remain dormant and weak, our mind, will, and emotions will try to guide us toward the ever-changing system which evokes fear, uncertainty, and doubt.  When this occurs, our individual purposes never fully mature and we become double-minded and are tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine.

Over the years, I have heard the most outlandish views created by the soulish nature of men.  As an example, men say we have water shortages yet 80% of the earth is covered by water.  Yes, much of it is salt water but the only problem we have is receiving the revelation from FATHER on how to effectively and efficiently remove the salt in order for it to become fresh water.  We don’t have a shortage of water, we have a shortage of revelation.

Jesus knew how to command the weather to respond to His Word.  In Mark chapter 4, Jesus spoke:

39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

Could Jesus do the same today?  Absolutely!  Could a fully mature Son or Daughter do the same?  Of course!  Why?  FATHER is unchanging and as the Creator of Heaven and earth, HE is fully in command of HIS creation.  Jesus only commanded the weather based on need, not to exalt His abilities.  He expressed FATHER’S Divine Intent in every Word and act He did thus it was FATHER’S Intent to calm the storm.  Yes, you can analyze the various aspects of the event but one thing is simple and sure, the wind obeyed Jesus’ command.

As we mature into the fullness of Christ, we will become unchanging and fully reliable in our walk.  We will also fully trust FATHER’S Word to the nth degree.  There will be no question of FATHER’S willingness to perform HIS Word as we speak it to the issues we confront.  Our faith will be as strong and unchanging as Jesus’ faith in FATHER’S Word.  Let us purge those ridiculous thoughts and traditions taught to us by men and trust FATHER’S Word implicitly.  The world is in desperate need of an unchanging standard to guide them through the turmoil and chaos.  The Sons and Daughters of GOD are meant to be that standard, they are the Remnant.

Out of His Love, Jesus became one with us in sin so that we could become one with Him in righteousness.  This revelation is expressed by the Beloved Disciple in 1 John chapter 4:

19 We love Him because He first loved us.

Jesus initiated the relationship with you and me thus allowing us to be reconciled to Our Heavenly Father and live a joyful life with blessing.  However, we must choose this path because FATHER wants a relationship based on our willingness and desire to walk with HIM.  Unconditional Love only comes forth by an autonomous desire to express itself without condition.  Jesus Loved me enough to die for me without any assurance I would decide to become a believer.  The same is true for all of mankind yet His Love attracted us to be reconciled.  As I mature in Love, I see people differently and desire the best for them and want them to be fulfilled in this life as I am. 

John further wrote on this revelation:

17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

When the fullness of FATHER’S Love is revealed to us, we no longer walk in fear but instead have a boldness and assurance that our steps are ordered by The Holy Spirit.  Our words become as honey and dissipate fear rather than promote it.  We now truly identify with Christ in our walk and can say without question “As He is, so are we.”  This can only become a reality if we truly grasp and walk in Agape Love for Love becomes our character.  There are those who may walk in faith and quote that passage but it is only wishful thinking until the revelation of Love comes forth.  Faith without Love becomes self-centered and soulish.  Those who attempt to walk in faith without Love are primarily focused on their own needs rather than the needs of others.  Thankfully, Jesus was willing to set aside Himself for us.

In Galatians chapter 6, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

When Jesus went to the cross, He did it for you and me thus His action of Love satisfied the requirement of being crucified to the world.  Legally, I died with Him on the cross and legally I have been raised with Him as well.  Once I accepted Christ as my Savior, His crucifixion became a reality in my life but moreover, His resurrection became a resulting reality as well.  We must never allow this act of Love to become commonplace in our consciousness for it is the basis of our walk.

If we are one with Him, can people see Jesus in us?  If not, we must change until we express the same Agape Love as Him.  As FATHER’S Love permeates every aspect of our walk, we will become more fruitful in our relationship with others.  FATHER’S purpose will become our purpose and we will no longer be moved by the world’s noise for it is temporary by nature anyway.  FATHER’S way is sure and is constantly promoting life and restoration.  As our walk matures, we will surely be able to express the full reality of the statement “As He is, so are we.”

James wrote by THE SPIRIT in chapter 4:

7  So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you.

8  Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].

9  Be miserable and grieve and weep [over your sin]. Let your [foolish] laughter be turned to mourning and your [reckless] joy to gloom.

10  Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up, He will give you purpose].

It is FATHER’S desire to draw close to each of us.  Just consider the big picture: HE gave us HIS Son to restore and heal us in mind and body, HE gave us HIS Word to instruct us, and HE gave of HIS SPIRIT so that we could walk with HIM on a moment by moment basis.  The benefits of drawing near to FATHER are immense if we will only embrace HIS directives in our lives.

We must cleanse ourselves of our past by repentance.  Afterward, we should no longer reckon ourselves guilty and bring up those past sins in our consciousness for The Blood of Jesus was and is sufficient.  The devil will attempt to condemn us of those past acts but we are to plead the Blood and the devil will flee.  He will not challenge this reality unless we are double-minded.

Many people overrate their ability because of temporary success.  I say “temporary” because as things change, their success may turn to failure in a short period of time.  Anyone can work the current Babylonian system but it is a severe taskmaster and will turn on you in a moment.  When I was at IBM back in the late 70’s, the standard comment of the supervisor was “I appreciate what you did yesterday but what are you going to achieve today?”  The Babylonian system always wants more than you can achieve and punishes you if you fall short.  No mercy!

When we draw near to FATHER, our purpose in life becomes clear and we begin to live a fulfilled life.  Peace fills our soul and we are no longer moved by world events.  We know FATHER is watching out for us and we arise each day in anticipation of being led by The Holy Spirit.  Be assured that the devil will place obstacles before us but know that FATHER is pleased to instruct us concerning how we approach those obstacles.  The devil will tempt our flesh just like he tempted Jesus.  As we become mature and respond by walking and speaking according to The Word, the devil will flee as he did when he tempted Jesus.  Yes, he will try again but he will not be successful as we remain in fellowship with FATHER.

Drawing near to FATHER is not meant to be complex and require any extreme measures.  We do not have to jump through hoops to get HIS attention, we simply need to submit to HIS SPIRIT and Word.  HE wants our fellowship so that we will become mature Sons and Daughters, and as a result, fulfill our purpose given to us from the beginning.  HIS unconditional Love is HIS motivation to draw near to us.  Don’t wait to draw near, start today.  The peace alone is worth it.

I have run across many men in the past who have promoted “get rich quick” schemes, including those in the ministry.  The problem is that they want us to have faith in them and their “revelation” rather than have faith in GOD.  Their soulish man contrives what appears to be a reasonable outcome based on somehow working the current Babylonian system.  The results always tend to be the same, those on the front end make money and the vast majority lose money.

I have a file of my past bad investments as a reminder of my failure to listen to FATHER before I invested.  Some of those investments were through men claiming to hear FATHER and were willing to share the expected rewards.  When I look back at the process, I always comment to myself, “What was I thinking?”

We are to walk in Love and faith in HIM, not man.  We can only do this by seeking the Kingdom as Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 6:

 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

FATHER may lead you to invest in a particular area and you will be richly blessed.  However, it does not mean that the next opportunity in that particular area will be equally blessed.  If HE does not tell you to invest again, you should do nothing.  Each time we are confronted with situations requesting our resources, we should ask FATHER and never assume that HIS favor will continue.  Our daily actions should be directed by FATHER.  HE has given us The Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in all areas, especially our expenditures.  It is important to be obedient in the little things we confront on a daily basis so that when something of greater magnitude confronts us, we will be at peace in the direction HE tells us to take.

If you have made a bad investment in the past thinking that it would somehow “fund the Gospel” but did never materialized, simply repent and move on.  Chalk it up to another instance of your spiritual training.  Disassociate yourself from the investment and don’t allow it to take up any more of your focus.  Redirect that focus to building your faith solely in FATHER’S Word, not the enticing words of man.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Romans chapter 12:

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.

Amplified:

2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].

It is your and my responsibility to test, examine, prove, and scrutinize any word taught to us claiming to be FATHER’S Word whether given in prophecy or teaching.  There have been many who have interjected their own beliefs and bias hoping to get others to agree with their interpretation as though FATHER will somehow endorse it.  HE will only respond to HIS Divine Intent, not man’s soulish desires.

I myself have been misled in the past but by FATHER’S great grace and mercy, HE has corrected me and returned me to HIS Way by opening my eyes to when the error first occurred.  We must not allow ourselves to be swayed by men and women who are extremely convincing and appeal to our logic and common sense.  It is up to each of us to prove what is being said and taught rather than assuming the person to be accurate.

Does a PhD or a master’s degree qualify or make a person infallible?  When I was younger, I thought I wanted an advanced degree but FATHER told me I didn’t need it.  After all, HE is the ONE who is directing my path and providing me wisdom and understanding.  Are advanced degrees bad?  Absolutely not!  However, unless one’s vocation requires the advanced degree, the benefit may be of limited value.  It certainly does not make the person superior in revelation of FATHER’S Word.  It does help in one’s vocation where greater knowledge of a topic is required.

My wife has no degree yet I find her sensitivity to THE SPIRIT has greater benefit than any advanced degree offered.  She has been proven correct in her Spiritual assessment over and over.  I would have had less challenges in the past had I paid closer attention to what The Holy Spirit was telling me through her sensitivity.  I think I finally learned my lesson.  Her faith is simple and does not require exhaustive analysis.

Let us simply prove what is claimed as revelation by reading, studying, and knowing HIS Word.  It will save us much heartache and our lives will be simpler, filled with joy.  How wonderful!

The world continues building on complexity in every sector.  What feature can they add to a new car to satisfy the craving of the public’s sense knowledge and orientation?  Do we really need Wifi in a car while driving?

There are those who want to do the same thing to the Gospel, that is, appeal to our sense knowledge.  Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in 2 Corinthians chapter 11:

3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 

4 For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!

FATHER’S answers are simple and straightforward so that no matter what our intellect, we can fellowship with HIM.  We don’t need to focus on signs, seasons, the latest world news, etc. in order to remain in constant fellowship with FATHER.  HE will show us what signs are relevant thus we can disregard all other apparent “signs”.

Believers are constantly looking for the supernatural in the external when they only need to consider what is in them.  The Holy Spirit is as much “supernatural” as we need to fulfill our lives and purpose.  Let us focus on the true supernatural which is simply dwelling inside our bodies which is HIS Holy Temple.  How Simple!