What happened to the reverence of GOD?
Our Heavenly Father is The GOD of justice and HE does not endorse a rogue government!
I urge you to pay close attention to this discussion… we are at a point in time where FATHER’S Judgment is at hand.
What Is Sacred?
February 16th, 2024Run With Endurance
February 15th, 2024Let us run with endurance for the finish line is at hand!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 12:
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
2 looking to Jesus, the Founder and Perfecter of our faith, Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the Right Hand of the Throne of God.
In the past, I ran half-marathons (13.1 miles). At about the six-mile marker, my body would tell me that it is exhausted but I knew that if I pressed on, I would experience the second wind. This is also true of our spiritual walk.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 6:
13 Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious].
14 So stand firm and hold your ground, HAVING TIGHTENED THE WIDE BAND OF TRUTH (personal integrity, moral courage) AROUND YOUR WAIST and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (an upright heart), AMP
FATHER empowers us to withstand the evil before us. Though our soul and body are relentlessly attacked from all sides, we are to stand firm in Truth and righteousness.
Jesus refers to the challenges we will experience as believers in Matthew chapter 13:
18 “Hear then the parable of the sower:
19 When anyone hears the Word of the Kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path.
20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the Word and immediately receives It with joy,
21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the Word, immediately he falls away.
22 As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the Word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the Word, and it proves unfruitful.
The fundamental issues are: lack of understanding, tribulation and persecution on account of our trust in Jesus Christ, and finally, worries and distraction coupled with the deceitful of riches. These are major issues that we must protect ourselves from the subtlety of their influence.
23 As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the Word and understands It. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
Hearing and understanding are vital to our defense against the evil one. We must read, hear, dwell, and understand The Word so that we do not fall prey to the adversary.
Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 4:
16 So no wonder we don’t give up. For even though our outer person gradually wears out, our inner being is renewed every single day.
17 We view our slight, short-lived troubles in the light of Eternity. We see our difficulties as the substance that produces for us an Eternal, weighty glory far beyond all comparison,
18 because we don’t focus our attention on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but the unseen realm is Eternal.
Paul urges us in Ephesians chapter 4:
17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds.
18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the Life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.
19 They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity.
20 But that is not the way you learned Christ!-
21 assuming that you have heard about Him and were taught in Him, as the Truth is in Jesus,
22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,
23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds,
24 and to put on the new self, created after the Likeness of God in true righteousness and Holiness.
You and I have a responsibility to guard our minds on a daily basis so let us not grow weary in doing so.
Bring Forth The Fire!
February 14th, 2024FATHER, bring forth the Holy Fire!
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Joel chapter 2:
28 “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.
29 Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour out My Spirit.
30 “And I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke.
31 The sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the great and Awesome Day of the LORD comes.
32 And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on The Name of the LORD shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those who escape, as the LORD has said, and among the survivors shall be those whom the LORD calls.
Do you take this Word literally? I do! People tend to spiritualize any event they have not experienced. I have experienced earthquakes which have shaken our home in a violent manner. I have experienced two hurricanes and left the area just in time. Why would I find it hard to believe that the prophetic Word spoken by the prophet Joel would not come to pass?
Once I was baptized in The Holy Spirit, the change was remarkable. My priorities were totally different, and I put off the old man and began to walk a new path or Holy instruction and correction.
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 16:
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If you truly want to follow Me, you should at once completely reject and disown your own life. And you must be willing to share My cross and experience it as your own, as you continually surrender to My Ways. 25 For if you choose self-sacrifice and lose your lives for My Glory, you will continually discover True Life. But if you choose to keep your lives for yourselves, you will forfeit what you try to keep.
26 For even if you were to gain all the wealth and power of this world—at the cost of your own life—what good would that be? And what could be more valuable to you than your own soul?
At the end of the day, my soul’s condition is more important than anything the world can offer.
It is written by THE SPIRIT in Ecclesiastes chapter 12:
8 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “All [that is done without God’s guidance] is vanity (futility).”
9 Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs.
10 The Preacher sought to find delightful words, even to write correctly Words of Truth.
13 When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.
14 For God will bring every act to judgment, every hidden and secret thing, whether it is good or evil.
ddWorldly trappings are fleeting and elusive for they are meant to enslave us and waste our time and resources. Let us focus on good fruit that will stand the test of Holy Fire.
Another Kids In Need Update
February 13th, 2024Our latest report:
We have a high school student that others have a hard time being around because of his hygiene. He shared about his housing situation with his teacher and our nurse, and it was heart-wrenching. As you know, many of our kids have poor hygiene and living conditions and suffer the consequences at school when so much of it is out of their control because of decisions their parents are making. Our nurse and special education director had a heart-to-heart with this student about things he could do. He agreed to take a shower at school in the gym locker room. Our SPED director went to Target and purchased toiletries and new clothes to keep at school for him so that he could shower and get dressed here before going to class.
About two weeks ago, a middle school teacher approached me about another student that stood out to him in class. I love when our male teachers are able to have these conversations with our male students because they need that sort of role model in their lives. Mr. Baker was able to purchase hygiene supplies for this student- but the best part was that it didn’t just come as a handout. He actually built a relationship with this student and it was evident to him that it was done out of love and not pity.
FATHER’S Love is being expressed and your financial support is an integral part of it!
It Is All About Our Lord Jesus!
February 12th, 2024FATHER takes ordinary people and does extraordinary things through them! You and I qualify.
The best is yet to come.
The Blazing Fire
February 11th, 2024Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 12:
18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest
19 and the sound of a trumpet and a Voice Whose Words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them.
20 For they could not endure the Order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.”
21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.”
Can you physically touch a blazing fire? Can you physically see through darkness and gloom? Can you physically withstand a raging whirlwind? Can you physically endure great thunderous Words spoken by GOD? Those who wish to come into FATHER’S Presence must do so in reverence and awe! It will not be a casual encounter as many have mistakenly taken on in their mindset.
When Moses entered into the Presence of THE LORD, he trembled. Do you think you would do any less? We can only enter into HIS Presence because of Our High Priest Who shed His Blood on the cross and presented a Perfect Sacrifice to restore our ability to stand before GOD.
We are members of the church of the Firstborn and all our names have been legally registered as citizens of Heaven! And we have come before God Who judges all, and Who lives among the spirits of the righteous who have been made perfect in HIS EYES!
Our fruits produced here on earth will be judged in Heaven. Will you be pleased to present your fruits that have survived the blazing fire for HIS review? What reward will be given to you? When we give to the poor without expectation of being exalted by the recipients, we are investing in good fruits for presentation to FATHER.
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 23:
12 Remember this: If you have a lofty opinion of yourself and seek to be honored, you will be humbled. But if you have a modest opinion of yourself and choose to humble yourself, you will be honored.”
13 “Great sorrow awaits you religious scholars and you Pharisees—such frauds and pretenders! You do all you can to keep people from experiencing the reality of Heaven’s Kingdom realm. Not only do you refuse to enter in, you also forbid anyone else from entering in!
14 “Great sorrow awaits you religious scholars and you Pharisees—frauds and pretenders! For you eat up the widow’s household with the ladle of your prayers. Because of this, you will receive a greater judgment.
Lofty opinions will be burned up. Each of us needs to eliminate wood, hay, and stubble in our words and actions.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Corinthians chapter 3:
10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care (according to GOD’S Standards) how he builds upon it.
11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw-
13 each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward.
15 If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.
The quality of materials used by anyone building on this foundation will soon be made apparent, whether it has been built with gold, silver, and costly stones, or wood, hay, and straw. Their work will soon become evident, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by blazing fire! And the fire will test and prove the workmanship of each builder.
16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is Holy, and you are that temple.
Have you ever observed the untimely death of certain persons who attempted to lead you astray? Those who attempt to deceive GOD’S anointed are removed because of their persistent sin.
18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise.
19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,“
20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.”
When we seek FATHER’S Wisdom, we are protected from those who are crafty. The more frequently we come to The Throne of Grace to worship in an attitude of reverence and awe, we are protected from the world’s influence on our minds. As a result, we produce good fruit and be rewarded.
Make A Personal Assessment
February 10th, 2024Assess your level of walking in The Fear of THE LORD!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 12:
14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the Holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 5:
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called Sons of God.
And in Hebrews chapter 13:
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Jesus hasn’t changed, The Holy Spirit hasn’t changed, and neither has Our Heavenly Father. The church age has been known by the grace and mercy of Our Heavenly Father but His Holiness and demand for Holiness has not changed. Only by The Blood of Christ are we able to be acceptable to Our Heavenly Father.
Back to chapter 12:
18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest
19 and the sound of a trumpet and a Voice Whose Words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them.
20 For they could not endure the Order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.”
21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.” 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering,
23 and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in Heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,
24 and to Jesus, the Mediator of a New Covenant, and to the sprinkled Blood that speaks a better Word than the blood of Abel.
25 See that you do not refuse HIM Who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused HIM Who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject HIM Who warns from Heaven.
26 At that time His Voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the Heavens.”
27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken-that is, things that have been made-in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain.
It is imperative that we heed this warning of what is to come! There will be a shaking of righteous judgment based on the Absolute Truth. Jesus specifically warned us in the seven letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation. Why of all times would The Holy Spirit have this writer focus on this Book in the recent past?
28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,
29 for Our God is a Consuming Fire.
Moses recorded by THE SPIRIT in Exodus chapter 19:
16 On the morning of the third day there were thunders and lightnings and a thick cloud on the mountain and a very loud trumpet blast, so that all the people in the camp trembled.
17 Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God, and they took their stand at the foot of the mountain.
18 Now Mount Sinai was wrapped in smoke because the LORD had descended on it in fire. The smoke of it went up like the smoke of a kiln, and the whole mountain trembled greatly.
19 And as the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him in thunder.
20 The LORD came down on Mount Sinai, to the top of the mountain. And the LORD called Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up.
Do you think that the earth and its inhabitants will respond any different the second time from the first time?
If you don’t walk in the Fear of THE LORD, you better consider your ways. Casual praise and worship are unacceptable before The Creator of Heaven and earth. We are to present our best to Our Heavenly Father. Our first fruits are our best fruits!
What You Treasure
February 9th, 2024What you treasure determines your path!
Isaiah recorded by THE SPIRIT in Isaiah 33:
6 Our Heavenly Father will be your constant Source of stability in changing times, and out of HIS abundant Love HE gives you the riches of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Yes, the Fear of The Lord is the key to this treasure! TPT
Those who don’t walk in the Fear of The Lord will end up in scarcity when everything that can be shaken will fall away.
Wisdom spoke in Proverbs 14:
2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears THE LORD, but he who is devious in his ways despises him.
Those who habitually lie do not fear THE LORD. They are devious and attempt to draw us away from walking in the Fear of THE LORD. We must guard our hearts and not allow them to sway our thoughts by their constant attempts to accept their path of destruction.
26 In the Fear of THE LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.
27 The Fear of THE LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
When we walk in the Fear of THE LORD, we provide a refuge for our children and grandchildren. This Holy Fear leads to life rather than destruction.
Jesus spoke in John chapter 10:
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have Life and have It abundantly.
Walking in the Fear of THE LORD brings forth abundance which fills your storehouse and allows you to distribute to those in need.
The thief does not have access to our storehouse because we are led by The Holy Spirit in protecting the abundance of walking in The Fear of THE LORD.
The adversary wants to deplete our storehouse so that we cannot minister to those who are in need. A storehouse has two functions: to accumulate and to distribute as The Holy Spirit leads.
The adversary’s basic intent is to kill, steal, and destroy. He wants to keep us in perpetual wars. He wants to steal our resources by moving on nefarious individuals to produce laws and structures to drain our resources. The worldly system appeals to the emotions and selfish perceptions of people to get them to go into debt for “stuff” they don’t need to impress people they don’t know. When people attempt to exalt “self”, they don’t have a Fear of THE LORD, the One Who should be exalted.
The intent of war is to steal, kill, and destroy nations. Those people who perpetuate war use psyops against the citizens. They create a boogey man in order to incite the people to back a conflict.
Psychological operations (PSYOP) are operations to convey selected information and indicators to audiences to influence their motives and objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of governments, organizations, groups, and large foreign powers.
Those who have control over social media attempt to influence the masses with their hidden agendas. If you spend much time focusing on social media and computer gaming, you will be influenced by those who control what you see and hear.
This will impact your ability to be led by THE SPIRIT and walk in THE FEAR OF THE LORD. You will be influenced by the adversary and orient yourself to his agenda. We must protect ourselves from the exposure and impact of the various forms of media and entertainment that are promoting the enemy’s plan to enslave us. They want to loot the treasuries of the righteous by any means available to them.
Prepare For The Fire!
February 8th, 2024Are We Prepared?
February 7th, 2024Are we ready for Holy Fire to come forth?
Jesus spoke in Luke chapter 21:
25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves,
26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
The heavens and earth respond to the Holiness and Presence of THE LORD. For us to be able to enter into HIS Presence, we must walk in The Fear of THE LORD.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 12:
14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the Holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.
17 For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.
Each of us must be cleansed by The Word and be led by The Holy Spirit unto the purity of heart so that we can stand in HIS Presence. Do not delay for the time is short!
18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest
19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them.
20 For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.”
21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.”
FATHER’S Holiness has not changed so we must not allow ourselves to worship HIM in a casual manner. Do not think that HIS Love causes HIS Judgment and Holiness to cease in any way, shape, or form.
22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering,
23 and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in Heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,
24 and to Jesus, the Mediator of a New Covenant, and to the sprinkled Blood that speaks a better Word than the blood of Abel.
By the Blood of Jesus, we have been righteous so let us proceed toward perfection.
25 See that you do not refuse HIM Who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused HIM Who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject HIM WHO warns from Heaven.
FATHER is warning us of the impending chaos ahead. We must heed the warning lest we suffer needlessly.
26 At that time His Voice shook the earth, but now HE has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the Heavens.”
27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken-that is, things that have been made-in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain.
There is a shaking coming forth soon. We are not to be surprised or scared, but let us be prepared.
28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe,
29 for Our God is a Consuming Fire.
If there is acceptable worship, there must also be unacceptable worship. We must not treat worship in a casual, flippant manner. FATHER deserves nothing less than our best!