Confronting Sin

March 5th, 2024

Are you reluctant to confront sin and lawlessness?  Jesus isn’t!

It is written by THE SPIRIT in 1st Samuel chapter 10:

6  Then the Spirit of the LORD will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.

7 And let it be, when these signs come to you, that you do as the occasion demands; for God is with you.

Do not be surprised if you are moved upon by The Holy Spirit and speak forth His Word into a situation where you are taking part.  It may be confrontational for you may be dealing directly with a demonic spirit.  I have had this happen to me and my friend commented that I went from Clark Kent to Superman in the confrontation.  It is all about being led by THE SPIRIT!

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 10:

34  “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.

35 For I have come to ‘set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law’;

36 and ‘a man’s enemies will be those of his own household.’

37 He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

38 And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.

39 He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.

In other Words:

“Perhaps you think I’ve come to spread peace and calm over the earth—but my coming will bring conflict and division, not peace.”

“Those who cling to their lives will give up True Life. But those who let go of their lives for My sake and surrender it all to Me will discover True Life!

The general public wants a diluted, non-threatening Gospel.  The Words of Jesus specifically challenges this view.  When you dilute the Gospel, nobody gets helped.

You cannot truly separate the prevailing view of “church and state”.  The Founding Fathers of the U.S. Constitution intended that the political could not supersede the Spiritual in guiding the country.  It was intended to ensure the government did not overreach the church in seeking more power and constraining their First Amendment rights of free speech.  There is indisputable evidence from the early writers of the Constitution of the intent to limit government overreach.

The issue now is the redefining of words to benefit the nefarious intent of certain government officials.

Gender, sexuality, marriage, life, debt, and freedom are all moral issues addressed in Scripture.  Why are many pastors staying from these moral issues?  They have succumbed to the redefining of words by the extreme left political powers.  In essence, they are isolating themselves in passivity and accepting enslavement out of fear.

Covid 19 is a perfect example.  The government wanted to shut down the churches across the country but allow the bars and liquor stores to remain open.  How hypocritical!  There is now indisputable evidence that the “jab” was and is a bioweapon designed to reduce population worldwide.  Patents, statistics, autopsies, and unusual cardiac issues have been revealed by experts who don’t receive government funding and have courageously challenged the government narrative.  As a result, they were (and are) targeted to have their findings suppressed by those in power.

Are megachurch pastors trying to sell people on their movement?  Do they stay away from moral issues so no one will be offended?  FATHER IS Love AND HE is The GOD of justice and judgment.  What is HE going to base HIS judgments on?

HIS Word!  Will Jesus be concerned about offending anyone when they go before Him at His Judgment Seat?  Any position apart from The Word of GOD is indefensible.  Be cautious of what lies ahead.  Spiritual discern is crucial in navigating through all the lies.

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Time Of Communion

March 4th, 2024

How often should we take communion?

Jesus spoke in John 6:

26  Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled.

27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting Life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His Seal on Him.”

28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?”

29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him Whom He sent.”

30 Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform then, that we may see it and believe You? What work will You do?

31 Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from Heaven to eat.'”

32 Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from Heaven, but My Father gives you the True Bread from Heaven.

33 For the Bread of God is He Who comes down from Heaven and gives Life to the world.”

34 Then they said to Him, “Lord, give us this bread always.”

35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the Bread of Life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.

FATHER gave the children of Israel Bread from Heaven daily and there was no sickness or disease among them.  Why?  They received their Daily Bread (Jesus’ Body).  Isn’t our Covenant superior to theirs?

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Luke chapter 11:

1  Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”

2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say:

Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name.

Your Kingdom come.

Your Will be done On earth as it is in Heaven.

3 Give us day by day our daily Bread.

4 And forgive us our sins,

For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.

And do not lead us into temptation,

But deliver us from the evil one.”

Did Jesus give us an important key to walking in Divine health on a daily basis within the Model Prayer?  What Bread are we to take?

Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 2:

42  Every believer was faithfully devoted to following the teachings of the apostles. Their hearts were mutually linked to one another, sharing communion and coming together regularly for prayer.

43 A deep sense of Holy awe swept over everyone, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.

44 All the believers were in fellowship as one body, and they shared with one another whatever they had.

45 Out of generosity they even sold their assets to distribute the proceeds to those who were in need among them.

46 Daily they met together in the temple courts and in one another’s homes to celebrate communion. They shared meals together with joyful hearts and tender humility.

47 They were continually filled with praises to God, enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord kept adding to their number daily those who were coming to life.

Why did the church grow so quickly in the beginning?  Healings and other signs were occurring at the hands of those who took communion daily.

Luke continues in Acts chapter 3:

1  Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.

2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;

3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.

4 And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”

5 So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”

7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them-walking, leaping, and praising God.

9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God.

10 Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Taking communion daily was (and is) the appropriate reminder of remembering The Body of Christ and Its healing power as well as His Blood of redemption.

With this in mind, 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.

The early church took daily communion, renewing their minds.  Jesus said to take communion in remembrance of Him.  Shouldn’t we consider taking communion daily as well?

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Identify The Leaven

March 3rd, 2024

We must identify the “leaven” impacting The Body of Christ!

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Timothy chapter 4:

1  The Holy Spirit has explicitly revealed: At the end of this age, many will depart from the True faith one after another, devoting themselves to spirits of deception and following demon-inspired revelations and theories.

2 Hypocritical liars will deceive many, and their consciences won’t bother them at all!

3 They will require celibacy and dietary restrictions that GOD doesn’t expect, for HE created all foods to be received with the celebration of faith by those who fully know the Truth.

4 We know that all creation is beautiful to GOD and there is nothing to be refused if it is received with gratitude.

5 All that we eat is made Sacred by the Word of God and prayer.

My wife and I pray over our meal no matter where we are at… in public and private.  Publicly, it is a profession of our faith, and we are not embarrassed to pray in any venue.

6 If you will teach the believers these things, you will be known as a faithful and good minister of Jesus, the Anointed One. Nurture others in the living Words of faith and in the knowledge of grace which you were taught.

7 Be quick to abstain from senseless traditions and legends, but instead be engaged in the training of Truth that brings righteousness.

On the political front, there are so many lies and deception that they leave many with conflict about what will happen in the future.  The deception of propaganda spewed out by the various forms of social media is reaching a crescendo.  We must protect ourselves from those spirits of deception and following demon-inspired revelations and theories.

This is not a recent phenomenon. 

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in his final greetings in Colossians chapter 4:

14 Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.

And in Philemon chapter 1:

23  Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you,

24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

Later he wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Timothy chapter 4:

9 Be diligent to come to me quickly;

10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.

Demas had ministered side by side with Paul and Paul had identified him as a fellow worker.  Later, Demas deserted Paul and returned to his love for the present world.  He fell away from the Truth and returned his focus to the worldly trappings.  His name means “governor of the people” thus he had been exalted by the people as a leader.  It is believed that Demas was from aristocracy, privilege, and wealth.

Paul was in a serious situation and Demas forsook (abandoned) him.  He sent Timothy word to “come quickly”.  Demas had not gotten the world out of his heart.

There are those who have not removed the leaven out of their hearts who will abandon us in these last days.  Those who were thought to represent us will have their hearts revealed and the Truth of what is in their hearts will be exposed.  Don’t be surprised!  Expect the unexpected.  Don’t allow yourself to be captivated by anyone who in the past seemed to be on the same page as you.  As Paul wrote, many will fall away and depart from the True faith.

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Beware Of The Leaven

March 2nd, 2024

We are warned concerning “leaven” among us!

Jesus spoke concerning His Body in Luke chapter 22:

19 And He took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.”

His Body was sinless and was it not puffed up as leavened bread is.

Moses recorded by THE SPIRIT in Exodus chapter 12:

39 And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough that they had brought out of Egypt, for it was not leavened, because they were thrust out of Egypt and could not wait, nor had they prepared any provisions for themselves.

Leaven causes dough to rise, but the process takes time. The Israelites, when God freed them from captivity in Egypt, had no time to spare, so, in their haste, they baked and ate flat (unleavened) bread for their journey,

And in Exodus 12:

15 Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. On the first day you shall remove leaven out of your houses, for if anyone eats what is leavened, from the first day until the seventh day, that person shall be cut off from Israel.

And in Exodus 13:

6  Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, and on the seventh day there shall be a feast to the LORD.

7 Unleavened bread shall be eaten for seven days; no leavened bread shall be seen with you, and no leaven shall be seen with you in all your territory.

To commemorate of His deliverance from Egypt, God instructed the Israelites to celebrate a week of feasting following the Passover Day (the 14th day of the 1st month on the Jewish calendar). This was called the “Feast of Unleavened Bread.” During that time the Israelites were commanded to remove all leaven from their houses and eat no bread that contained leaven.

Leaven represents sin or corruption.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 16:

5  When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. 6 Jesus said to them, “Watch and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

7 And they began discussing it among themselves, saying, “We brought no bread.” 8 But Jesus, aware of this, said, “O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread?

9 Do you not yet perceive? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?

10 Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered? 11 How is it that you fail to understand that I did not speak about bread? Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”

12 Then they understood that He did not tell them to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Jesus compared the false teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees and Herodians to leaven. The Pharisees had come to Jesus to test Him, but Jesus perceived their true intent and the state of their hearts.

A small portion of the “leaven” of falsehood can permeate a person’s heart and mind.

Jesus spoke in Luke chapter 12:

1  In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, He began to say to His disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 3 Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.

The word hypocrisy means: the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s own behavior does not conform.

Having a show of piety, without true Holiness, is like leaven in that it gradually increases and spreads corruption, puffing up a person with vanity. Lies and hypocrisy can poison one’s whole character.

Paul warned us by The Holy Spirit in 1st Corinthians chapter 5:

1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife.

2 And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you.

3 For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing.

4 When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus,

5 you are to deliver this man to satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.

6 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

7 Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

8 Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and Truth.

Sin and corruption must be removed from the True church.  Those who practice sin and lawlessness are unacceptable in the Presence of The Holy Spirit.  The true church will not condone unrighteous lifestyles and immorality.  Repentance is an absolute necessity to remove the leaven from the midst of the congregation.  Unchecked leaven will gradually spread among the congregation.

We must guard ourselves against those who would try to convince us that FATHER overlooks their sin and corruption under the guise of grace and mercy.  We must not forget HIS justice and judgment!

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Another Kids In Need Update

March 1st, 2024

The admin team at the high school was meeting today and the counselors said that we had a new kid start school this week and he’s worn the same sweatshirt every day.  When the counselor asked him how he and his family were doing he said,”it’s hard.  I have several brothers and sisters and we don’t have any money.  I saw him in the hallway later in the morning and asked him if he would come see me (he thought he was in trouble).  I told him I just wanted to talk to him.  He came by at lunch and I gave him a gift card.  He took it and I said,”it’s a $50 gift card.”  He looked up with a huge smile and with an elevated voice said,”REALLY!!!”  I said,”yes!  Use it and go get another sweatshirt or whatever you need!”  He said, “thanks” 3 different times and left with a huge smile on his face!

Thank you to those who are able to join us in blessing these kids!

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Jesus speaks On Treasures

February 29th, 2024

What treasures retain value?

Jesus Himself spoke concerning treasures in Matthew chapter 6:

19  “Don’t keep hoarding for yourselves earthly treasures that can be stolen by thieves. Material wealth eventually rusts, decays, and loses its value.

20 Instead, stockpile Heavenly treasures for yourselves that cannot be stolen and will never rust, decay, or lose their value.

Jesus spoke many times about money and what we should do with money.  He strongly warned us of greed and hoarding.  This may be one of the most sensitive subjects for people to deal with since it affects many aspects of our life. 

At the root of hoarding is fear of the unknown and the fear of the future.

Jesus tells us where our heart is based on our actions:

21 For your heart will always pursue what you esteem as your treasure.

Your fruit will give you away as to what is in your heart.  Your “checkbook” (i.e. financial transactions) will testify to where you place your trust.

22 “The eyes of your spirit allow revelation-light to enter into your being. If your heart is unclouded, the light floods in!

23 But if your eyes are focused on money, the light cannot penetrate and darkness takes its place. How profound will be the darkness within you if the light of Truth cannot enter!

I know that this topic is extremely challenging to discern how we should handle money.  This is why it is vital to be led by The Holy Spirit in your expenditures.  He will guide you in the appropriate disbursements in all areas.

The word profound means: of deep meaning; of great and broadly inclusive significance.  Money and its uses will greatly impact our walk with Our Heavenly Father, both good and bad.  If revelation from Above can’t penetrate the darkness created by the negative effects of money, we will not walk in Truth.  This is why the adversary wants us to believe in scarcity.

Jesus continues:

24 “How could you worship two gods at the same time? You will have to hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t worship the true God while enslaved to the god of money!”

Who you worship is revealed by the treasure you embrace.

Now Jesus focuses on the core issue of worry:

25  “This is why I tell you to never be worried about your life, for all that you need will be provided, such as food, water, clothing—everything your body needs. Isn’t there more to your life than a meal? Isn’t your body more than clothing?

26 “Consider the birds—do you think they worry about their existence? They don’t plant or reap or store up food, yet Your Heavenly Father provides them each with food. Aren’t you much more valuable to your Father than they?

27 So, which one of you by worrying could add anything to your life?

Worry produces nothing so it is totally unproductive to worry about anything!  We are to place our trust in FATHER.

28 “And why would you worry about your clothing? Look at all the beautiful flowers of the field. They don’t work or toil,

29 and yet not even Solomon in all his splendor was robed in beauty like one of these!

30 So if God has clothed the meadow with hay, which is here for such a short time and then dried up and burned, won’t he provide for you the clothes you need—you of little faith?

Faith is the issue.  If we worry, we must then realize that our little faith must be dealt with.  Faith grows by reading, dwelling, and meditating on The Word.  It will also grow when The Holy Spirit gives you a specific Word.

31 “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’

32 For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your Heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?

FATHER is very aware of our individual needs and has no problem in addressing them.  HIS abundance is greater than all of our needs combined.

Jesus tells us the solution to the money/earthly treasure issue:

33 “So above all, constantly seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.

34 Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.”

I can attest to the revelation given directly by Jesus to us concerning money and its uses.  Know that earthly treasures will either be stolen or lose their value.  This year may be the year we see this fully exposed.

PS: This writing is for me as well as you.  I too must be reminded.

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Another Kids In Need Update

February 28th, 2024

From one of the principals:

2 weeks ago I brought an upperclassman student to my office who was in trouble.  He started crying telling me that his mom’s car broke down and she got laid off from work.  He said he’s working but still doesn’t have any money.  He said his mom’s birthday was the day before and he didn’t have enough money to get her a birthday cake.  I gave him a few gift cards that were donated and he started crying again.  He stood up in my office and said,”can I hug you?”  I hugged him and told him to take the cards and get what his family needed.  I told him to let me know if he needed help in the future.  He left the office but not before he gave Mr. Jewell a hug too.

As you can see, our giving is impacting the hearts of those kids and they will not forget it.

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Unreliable Riches

February 27th, 2024

What treasures are we to be focused on?

Our current stewardship is directly related to our future rewards.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Timothy chapter 6:

17  To all the rich of this world, I command you not to be wrapped in thoughts of pride over your prosperity, or rely on your wealth, for your riches are unreliable and nothing compared to the Living God. Trust instead in the One who lavishes upon us all good things, fulfilling our every need.

18 Remind the wealthy to be rich in remarkable works of extravagant generosity, willing to share with others.

19 These Spiritual investments will provide a beautiful foundation for their lives and secure for them a great future, as they lay their hands upon the meaning of true Life.

There was a certain man who at one time was worth $250 million.  He lived in a mansion and had a summer home on an exclusive island.  He had an incident with an employee who broke the law and was removed from the business.  That employee had political connections he used to destroy the business and ultimately the man’s wealth.  This can happen to anyone with substantial means.

As we are led by The Holy Spirit and walk according to The Word, we will enjoy the protection of Our Heavenly Father.

We are now in the midst of tumultuous times.  The value of the US Dollar is being challenged.  The value of 401K’s, savings, checking, real estate valuations, etc. are all subject to loss.  If you are counting on the temporary as your safety net, you may be sorry.

In the 1980’s, I saw real estate in the central US lose over 40% of its value within months.  I knew one lady who lost 1/3 of her life savings when financial institutions closed due to losses.  Younger people have no idea of the risk we now face.  Most pay no attention to history as though it won’t happen again.

I must place my trust in FATHER’S Word, especially Psalm 91:

1  He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and My fortress, My God, in Whom I trust.”

3 For He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence (including the manmade viruses intended to kill you).

4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler.

5 You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,

6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.

7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.

8 You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.

9 Because you have made The LORD your Dwelling place- the Most High, Who is my refuge–

10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.

11 For HE will command HIS angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

12 On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.

14 “Because he holds fast to ME in Love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows My Name.

15 When he calls to ME, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.

16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him My Salvation.”

Don’t trust your temporary treasures for they have wings and can fly away over a weekend.  Don’t trust in the world’s incentives to enslave you in debt.  Place all your trust in Our Heavenly Father, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and purpose to be led by The Holy Spirit each and every day!  This is what I purpose to do and hope you do the same!

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Short Term Or Long Term

February 26th, 2024

Are you focused on the long term or short term!

What will you give up for the short term so that you can enjoy the long term?

The U.S. society overwhelming lives on credit.  In fact, the total credit card debt in this country is now at a record $1.13 trillion.  Why?  The media has convinced most that buy now, pay later is a desirable path to take.  As I have said in the past, the term “mortgage” means death grip.

Short-term thinking sacrifices your future wellbeing, and possibly your Eternal reward.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 1:

7  Since we are now joined to Christ, we have been given the treasures of redemption by His Blood—the total cancellation of our sins—all because of the cascading riches of His grace.

8 This superabundant grace is already powerfully working in us, releasing all forms of Wisdom and practical understanding.

9 And through the revelation of the Anointed One, He unveiled His secret desires to us—the hidden mystery of His long-range plan, which He was delighted to implement from the very beginning of time.

10 And because of God’s unfailing purpose, this detailed plan will reign supreme through every period of time until the fulfillment of all the ages finally reaches its climax—when God makes all things new in all of Heaven and earth through Jesus Christ.

11 Through our union with Christ we too have been claimed by God as His own inheritance. Before we were even born, He gave us our destiny; that we would fulfill the plan of God who always accomplishes every purpose and plan in His Heart.  TPT

It is critical that we understand the revelation Paul was given by The Holy Spirit.

With humility and integrity, Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 12:

1  Although it may not accomplish a thing, I need to move on and boast about supernatural visions and revelations of the Lord.

2 Someone I’m acquainted with, who is in union with Christ, was swept away fourteen years ago in an ecstatic experience. He was taken into the third Heaven, but I’m not sure if he was in his body or out of his body—only God knows.

3 And I know that this man (again, I’m not sure if he was still in his body or taken out of his body—God knows)

4 was caught up in an ecstatic experience and brought into paradise, where he overheard many wondrous and inexpressible secrets that were so sacred that no mortal is permitted to repeat them.

Paul waited fourteen years to share this experience.  Most scholars agree that it was Paul who was caught up.  He did not immediately attempt to impress anyone of his spiritual superiority but instead wrote at the appropriate time to help us in building our faith in Jesus Christ.

Paul knew the long-term benefits of having faith in Christ which is the Cornerstone of our future.

It is written by THE SPIRIT in Jeremiah chapter 29:

11  For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

12 Then you will call upon ME and come and pray to ME, and I will hear you.

13 You will seek ME and find ME, when you seek ME with all your heart.

14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the LORD, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.

FATHER spoke to me several years ago and instructed me to get out of debt… including our house.  I believed and had faith in HIS Word.  HE supernaturally blessed us financially and we were able to become debt free.  It was by faith, not by our works.  Am I any more special than you?  Absolutely not!  HE had to change my mindset in the area of finances.  HE can and will do the same for you.  HIS plan for us is a long-term plan of blessing.  For that plan to be realized, we may be required to sacrifice in the short term.

The short term tends to satisfy “self”.  Will you sacrifice “self” for the long term?

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Our Faith In Him

February 25th, 2024

Your faith has made you well!

Mark recorded by The Holy Spirit in Mark 5:

22  Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet

23 and implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.”

24 And He went with him. And a great crowd followed Him and thronged about Him.

Jairus’ name means “whom GOD enlightens”.  How appropriate!  Notice that this Jewish official was desperate for his daughter to be healed so he was not interested in challenging Jesus as did the other officials.  This was serious!

After healing both the woman with the issue of blood and healing the blind man:

35  While He was still speaking, there came from the ruler’s house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?”

36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”

37 And He allowed no one to follow Him except Peter and James and John the brother of James.

38 They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly.

39 And when He had entered, He said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.”

40 And they laughed at Him. But He put them all outside and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with Him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand He said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.”

42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement.

43 And He strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.

We must remove unbelief and fear from our midst.  Did Jesus require these people to get rid of all their sin?  No.  Did He require them to conduct some ritual before healing would come forth?  Did He have to wait until a Holy Day to heal?  Did He have to wait until the planets and stars aligned?   Did He tell them that they needed to break some generational curses?  Did He tell them that they needed to go and fast?  No, to all of those limitations and requirements before healing would be released.

FATHER wants us well!  They came to Jesus expecting Him to help.  Not one time did Jesus withhold healing to those who asked.  GOD only heals people who don’t deserve it… and none of us deserve it.

When you start trying to deserve healing and you give FATHER reasons to heal you, it is dead works and legalism… it won’t work, for you can’t earn healing.  It is by FATHER’S great Love, grace, and mercy that we are healed.

We must recognize our weakness and live through HIS strength!  He wants us to walk out our Divine destiny in complete health and wholeness.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 1:

7  Since we are now joined to Christ, we have been given the treasures of redemption by His Blood—the total cancellation of our sins—all because of the cascading riches of His grace.

8 This superabundant grace is already powerfully working in us, releasing all forms of Wisdom and practical understanding.

9 And through the revelation of the Anointed One, He unveiled His secret desires to us—the hidden mystery of His long-range plan, which He was delighted to implement from the very beginning of time.

10 And because of God’s unfailing purpose, this detailed plan will reign supreme through every period of time until the fulfillment of all the ages finally reaches its climax—when God makes all things new in all of Heaven and earth through Jesus Christ.

11 Through our union with Christ we too have been claimed by God as His own inheritance. Before we were even born, He gave us our destiny; that we would fulfill the plan of God who always accomplishes every purpose and plan in His Heart.  TPT

Let us walk in faith and expectation of the fulfillment of our individual destinies!  Let not sickness or disease prevent us from such a fulfillment.

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