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  FATHER’S wrath or HIS passion does not stand in conflict with His love, but it is paired most intimately with it in GODLY harmony.  HIS wrath HE pours out upon the false teachings and treacherous systems which hold HIS people in error and bind them in captivity; however, HIS love HE sheds upon His people which collectively He calls HIS own, HIS Beloved, HIS Bride!   Once FATHER’S people are cleansed from their idols and defilement, they will be in a position to shine as HIS glorious light upon the nations and bring deliverance to a sin-sick and judgment-weary world, when “the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the earth as the water covers the sea”.

In John chapter 7 Jesus spoke:

37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.

38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”

39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.

When The Holy Spirit takes up residence in us, living waters should begin to flow from us to those who thirst for the Truth which is the knowledge of THE LORD.  When Truth comes forth then judgment arrives as well for the purpose of correction and restoration.  How can you expect blinded people to be fully accountable for their error when they cannot see?  FATHER is merciful even in HIS judgment for HE only brings forth correction as needed to fit the issue at hand.  On the other hand, bloodthirsty people would have everyone else burn for eternity as though they had never sinned themselves.  We must keep in mind that we have all fallen short and none are worthy except by The Blood of Christ.

If we are being exposed to dead works which produces no fruit then why continue to participate?  Unless FATHER has placed us there to speak to those dry bones, let us depart and not subject ourselves to such error.  The more sensitive to THE SPIRIT we become, the less often will we subject ourselves to unfruitful teaching and “noise”.  There will be times when FATHER slows us down in order to make a point.  Rather than resist, we should embrace that time and seek out what FATHER is trying to tell us without outside interference.

In John chapter 8 Jesus spoke:

31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.

32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Anything that does not reflect or represent Truth is bondage.  This is why we must guard ourselves against opinions, doctrines, and traditions of man.  You can be assured that they will some how create bondage in order to keep you in submission to them.  When the standard of Truth is raised up, it breaks those bonds by exposing them for what they are.  If we are to walk fully in the Truth then we must abide in the Word of FATHER, Jesus, and Holy Spirit.  This is done by putting on the mind of Christ and seeing life through His eyes.  By walking in this manner are we able to judge with righteousness and mercy in the balanced manner by which FATHER judges.

Being a disciple of Christ necessitates having the same mind and responding in the same manner.  Our flesh has died and we no longer submit to fleshly ideas and positions.  With the mind of Christ we are able to become one with Christ as does the bride with the bridegroom.  There is no separation or independence from the other but both Love in full unity and those bonds cannot be broken.

In Psalm 89 it is written by THE SPIRIT:

14 ​​Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;

​​Mercy and truth go before Your face.

15 ​​Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound!

​​They walk, O LORD, in the light of Your countenance.

16 ​​In Your name they rejoice all day long,

​​And in Your righteousness they are exalted.

Man’s court system does not rule in the same manner.  Truth and justice are secondary to ungodly mammon and the exploitation of the poor.  The good ol’ boy network continues on its path to destruction and when Truth arrives there will be gnashing of teeth.  Mystery Babylon will fall quickly as the light of the Sons who have the Mind of Christ expose the fallacies of the current system’s foundations.  The Truth will make you free. 

Truth and mercy exist in perfect harmony in those who have taken on the Mind of Christ.  Each day we should be focusing on being one with FATHER even as Christ is One with HIM.  As we do we take on HIS Character of Love and will be able to walk in full harmony IN HIM.

In John chapter 14, Jesus spoke:

21 “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”

22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?”

23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me.”

Within the above passage is a powerful Truth which is difficult for many to grasp.  THE FATHER, Son, and Holy Spirit can and will make THEIR abode in each of us.  The requirement for this to happen centers around Love.  Their presence is not only desirable but actually achievable.  When this occurs our “abode” reflects the presence of FATHER rather than us.  The greater shines brighter than the lesser.

What happens when FATHER makes HIS abode on earth?  In 1 Kings chapter 8 by THIS SPIRIT it was recorded:

10 And it came to pass, when the priests came out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

11 so that the priests could not continue ministering because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

12 Then Solomon spoke:

​​​“The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud.

13 ​​I have surely built You an exalted house,

​​And a place for You to dwell in forever.”

Should we expect similar results when HE, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit make THEIR abode in us?  We shouldn’t expect anything less as we fully walk in HIS commandments of Love!  You and I know we are not worthy apart from the Blood of Jesus so there can be no act of performance on our part.  We must walk in Love as willing vessels to HIM and not allow our flesh to interfere in any manner.  The devil will attempt to hinder us as we fully submit but we must resist the devil and he will flee just as he did in the wilderness with Jesus.  We resist the devil by proper use of The Word and its Divine Intent of Love.

Do we have confidence in the above Words of Jesus coming to pass?  If not, then we must get back into our prayer closets and dwell on these Words until they become alive in us.  Full submission to FATHER’S commandments is where the issue lies.  We must root out any fear keeping us from this most intimate walk.  FATHER’S Love is greater than any emotional wall of defense our “self” has built in order to protect it from the outside.  Let HIS Love dissolve those hindrances so that HE can fully take up residence without restriction.

Earlier in the chapter Jesus spoke:

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Jesus IS the Way to salvation and it is achieved by no other means (Passover).  Jesus sent The Holy Spirit to bear witness of the Truth (Pentecost).  “The Life” is where all Three make Their abode in us as we become fully mature in the revelation of Love (Tabernacles).  When this happens the greatest harvest of good fruit occurs.

In John chapter 14, Jesus spoke:

21 “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”

22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?”

23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me.”

Within the above passage is a powerful Truth which is difficult for many to grasp.  THE FATHER, Son, and Holy Spirit can and will make THEIR abode in each of us.  The requirement for this to happen centers around Love.  Their presence is not only desirable but actually achievable.  When this occurs our “abode” reflects the presence of FATHER rather than us.  The greater shines brighter than the lesser.

What happens when FATHER makes HIS abode on earth?  In 1 Kings chapter 8 by THIS SPIRIT it was recorded:

10 And it came to pass, when the priests came out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

11 so that the priests could not continue ministering because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.

12 Then Solomon spoke:

​​​“The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud.

13 ​​I have surely built You an exalted house,

​​And a place for You to dwell in forever.”

Should we expect similar results when HE, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit make THEIR abode in us?  We shouldn’t expect anything less as we fully walk in HIS commandments of Love!  You and I know we are not worthy apart from the Blood of Jesus so there can be no act of performance on our part.  We must walk in Love as willing vessels to HIM and not allow our flesh to interfere in any manner.  The devil will attempt to hinder us as we fully submit but we must resist the devil and he will flee just as he did in the wilderness with Jesus.  We resist the devil by proper use of The Word and its Divine Intent of Love.

Do we have confidence in the above Words of Jesus coming to pass?  If not, then we must get back into our prayer closets and dwell on these Words until they become alive in us.  Full submission to FATHER’S commandments is where the issue lies.  We must root out any fear keeping us from this most intimate walk.  FATHER’S Love is greater than any emotional wall of defense our “self” has built in order to protect it from the outside.  Let HIS Love dissolve those hindrances so that HE can fully take up residence without restriction.

Earlier in the chapter Jesus spoke:

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Jesus IS the Way to salvation and it is achieved by no other means (Passover).  Jesus sent The Holy Spirit to bear witness of the Truth (Pentecost).  “The Life” is where all Three make Their abode in us as we become fully mature in the revelation of Love (Tabernacles).  When this happens the greatest harvest of good fruit occurs.

The Beloved Disciple wrote by THE SPIRIT in 1 John chapter 3:

16 By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

How many of us are truly willing to lay down our life for another?  To lay one’s life down can be described in many ways.  Sacrificing on behalf of a brother is one.  Setting aside one’s ego and preferring the other brother.  Acts of kindness without expecting anything in return is another way.  Remaining silent rather than giving an opinion may be appropriate.  Chastening a brother may be required, knowing that he might be angry with you for a time.  As FATHER leads us, we should be ready to minister in whatever manner HE desires and communicates.  By fully submitting to FATHER we have laid down our life and rights and have become vessels of honor for HIS exclusive use.

We no longer live for what we can get from FATHER or others but instead look for ways to be of service.  Isn’t this the essence of Love thy neighbor as thyself?

18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

19 And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before HIM.

When we respond to FATHER, we know we are walking in Truth and its intent.  The world is consumed with “me” as evidenced by the content of social media.  Opinions and political positions are tossed around resulting in greater division than ever before.  The sheep and the goats are definitely being identified for future separation at some point.  It is our mandate to minister life and reconciliation against this tide of darkness sweeping the earth.  There are those who want war in order to line their pockets even further.  They have successfully done so in the past at the cost of countless lives and maiming of young soldiers.  Where is the Love?  Our power comes from Above and no where else so let us seek FATHER in order to be fully cleansed and purified for HIS use against these powers of darkness.  In Chapter 3:

13 Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you.

14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.

15 Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

We must acknowledge this warning of an enemy to FATHER’S Love and let us not be fearful of the enemy’s devices.  Technology can listen in on conversations and make recordings of the details except for the communications between FATHER and us individually because HE speaks on a higher plane.  FATHER is not intimidated by the works of the devil but is able to destroy all his works as proven by Jesus Christ.  Derived power cannot withstand the Origin of power-never has, never will.

24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

We who keep HIS commandments of Love abide IN HIM and HE in us.  We are given THE SPIRIT to lead and guide us in our daily activities.  The result will be blessing to those we come in contact with and our good fruit will prevail. The outworking of Love can only produce good fruit thus as we inspect our fruit we will have confirmation of our adherence to HIS commandments.  Let us not withhold the outflow!

I spent some time yesterday reading the book “Beyond Pentecost” by Clayt Sonmore.  FATHER gave him most of this book in 13 hours while in a hotel room in 1961.  As I read it I was reminded of many blogs written as confirmation to this book.  FATHER was very concise about the same issues HE has been showing me in recent years.  Clayt mentions the “Baptism of Love” as being missing among the brethren.  I too have written similar statements given to me by FATHER.  For those who have been reading the blogs as they come forth by THE SPIRIT, this book will simply confirm what you have read.

You can read this book online at the following link:

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/tsgibson/beyond.pdf

I strongly urge you to make time to read it.  Until yesterday, I had heard of the book but had never read it.  Now is the time!

By THE SPIRIT Matthew wrote in chapter 15:

10 When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand:

11 Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.”

12 Then His disciples came and said to Him, “Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?”

13 But He answered and said, “Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.

14 Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch.”

15 Then Peter answered and said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.”

The word defile means to make unclean, profane, or pollute.  The Pharisees focused on the outward traditions of men rather than what was coming out of the heart for out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.  If you are around a person long enough you will find out what is in their heart, especially when pressure is applied.  The Pharisees were being challenged by the teachings of Jesus and they tried to ensnare Him by applying their traditions.  Generally traditions are connected to past revelations with man’s logic and reasoning applied thus producing a watered down, ineffective tradition.  Traditions blind men from the true, pure Word of FATHER and they convince followers to join them in their blindness.  Jesus described the end result: both will fall into a ditch.  There they will produce no good fruit.

The other statement made by Jesus had to to with a plant FATHER did not originate.  In chapter 13 Jesus explained the parable of the wheat and the tares.  The tares looked like wheat until the time of harvest.  The seeds came from the wicked one and were sown among the wheat.  In the end, the tares were uprooted and burned.  We must beware of the traditions of men and only focus on the pure, undefiled Word.  We must trust The Holy Spirit to minister its applicability to our situation and not simply take someone else’s opinion as “Gospel”.

Peter had to unlearn the traditions of the Pharisees because he did not grasp the parable.  Jesus explained:

16 So Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding?

17 Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and is eliminated?

18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.

19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.

20 These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man.”

Each of us must assess our own thoughts and words.  Yes, we can watch over what we speak in order to project righteousness to others.  Some people are excellent at expressing acceptable speech that promotes the perception of spiritual superiority.  Only FATHER knows the thoughts and intents of the heart thus we must be brutally honest about what words want to come out and whether they promote life or death.  I believe this is why we must focus on Love above all so that the good seeds of Love overtake all other seeds planted in the past by the world.  Each of us has the choice of what we pay close attention to on a daily basis.  If one is watching the news cycles over and over, the world is planting seed into the heart.  At some point evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, and/or blasphemies will come forth.  Let not that seed be found among us.  Our words will ultimately testify of what is in our hearts.

By THE SPIRIT the beloved disciple wrote in The Revelation of Jesus Christ chapter 3:

14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write,

‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:

15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.

16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.

19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.”

Most people want to apply the seven churches to historic periods and other such external congregations and societies which is okay.  We must not attempt to place FATHER in a box for this book is one of symbolism and mysteries rather than simply a historical writing.  This church can and should be applied to us on a personal level where we accept responsibility for our actions or lack thereof.

There are many who would be classified as being “rich” in the western world versus those who live in the poor countries on a few dollars per day.  Jesus described those who are lukewarm as being blinded to their true condition.  If you are miserable then you have no true peace.  If you are blind then you cannot see people through the Love of FATHER.  If you are naked then you are not taking on HIS cloak of righteousness.  If you are poor then you have not taken on the Divine nature to any degree.

The good news is that Jesus did not come to condemn and criticize us but He came to redeem and restore.  As many as He Loves, He rebukes and chastens out of necessity.  We must be diligent, earnest, and zealous to repent.  Are there any of us who do not need to improve in one of the areas Jesus mentioned?  Jesus is willing to “dine” with us and feed on FATHER’S Word with us.  Let each of us accept His invitation.  As we do, Jesus tells us there will be those of us who overcome and He will grant to sit with Him on His throne.

By Him granting permission for us to sit on His throne tells us this privilege is conditional and is reserved for those who overcome their lukewarm state.  Let us each be zealous to seek FATHER everyday, respond to HIS Word, and take action as we are led by THE SPIRIT.  This assures us of overcoming the lukewarm state.

Being lukewarm denotes the lack of commitment to unconditional Love and self-denial.  Lukewarm people are okay with being in this compromised state.  They do enough to project a commitment to Christ but inwardly they are unwilling to give up the “worldliness” within.  We must be willing to deny “self” and place “self” on the altar.  If we do then we become truly zealous for Christ and His message for the world.  Our reluctance to share no longer holds us back.  Our unconditional Love blossoms forth and will draw people to our message of Christ.

Those who are willing to change will go through those seasons of testing, trial, tribulation, stripping,  purging, pruning, and chastening under the hand of FATHER.  If we embrace the time of testing knowing that on the other side we will be equipped then we will most assuredly be removed from the lukewarm category into the overcomer state.  Only each of us individually can make the decision to change.  Don’t let blindness be found among us.  Let the fiery Word do its job.

In Psalm 107 it is written by THE SPIRIT:

19 ​​Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble,

​​And He saved them out of their distresses.

20 ​​He sent His Word and healed them,

​​And delivered them from their destructions.

21 ​​Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness,

​​And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

22 ​​Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving,

​​And declare His works with rejoicing.

Man needs to be delivered, healed, and restored to FATHER for man is destined to walk with FATHER just as Adam and Eve did.  That may seem like a lofty aspiration but Jesus walks with FATHER and so should we.  Sin, sickness, and disease cannot survive in HIS Presence thus FATHER sent HIS Word to the people for the purpose of restoring them to HIM.  Let us embrace the Wisdom in HIS plan, accept it, and pursue it with all of our being.  If we will accept this to be reality then we can begin to comprehend HIS Divine Intent of Love.

John wrote by THE SPIRIT in chapter 1:

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 He was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.

4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.

5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

Darkness cannot comprehend FATHER’S Divine Intent of Love thus we need to be that light and example to go out into the darkness and overtake it with HIS Love.  As we become more like Jesus our light shines brighter yet as we succumb to the world’s trappings and traditions, our light fades.  Let us repent of those dead works promoted by those who only had worldly wisdom which originated out of their logic and reasoning.  Let us identify and cast out any idols which have come into our surroundings by subtlety and misrepresentation.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Galatians chapter 6:

6 Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

I know that in my own life there have been times when it seems that everything I do is an uphill battle.  It would be easy just to give up and let someone else take my place.  This is when we must stop and refresh ourselves IN HIM and let FATHER minister life and restoration in us.  Sometimes doing nothing and “re-create” is necessary in order that our minds can get cleared.  Rest is restorative by nature.

FATHER’S Word is the only sure and everlasting Truth that will survive the changes of societies, governments, and men’s devices.  Let us simply hold on to HIS Word manifested in our elder Brother Jesus Christ and continue being the lights among the darkness.  If our oil gets low, go to FATHER WHO has a never ending supply of HIS Holy Spirit to operate through us.  Let us keep our wicks trimmed and ready at all times.

In Luke chapter 6 Jesus spoke:

37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Over the last 45 years of seeking FATHER I have found that one of the greatest challenges among believers is their willingness to give.  The “love of money” or greed is root of all evil and greed encompasses more than just money but also includes power, stature, possessions, and the desire to be the center of attention.  You can generally classify these people as “takers”, not “givers”.

I have heard so many excuses not to give but I can assure you there is one reason to give… FATHER instructed you to do so even if it seems inconvenient.  As we mature in Christ, “things” become less important and we look back and ask ourselves “Why did I buy that item in the first place?”  How much of what we purchase collects dust after one or two uses?  At the same time The Gospel requires resources and commitment that seem more difficult to obtain.  It is all about priorities.  If we truly press in to hear FATHER we can expect HIM to direct us to give.

Jesus warned us not to judge or condemn others just before He directed us to give.  Why?  Our minds can find more reasons to withhold our giving than one can imagine.  People tend to think everyone else but their family can survive on virtually “zero” when it comes to giving.  They have no idea of the dynamics involved when FATHER is directing a person or ministry to expand their outreach thus requiring additional funds.  Who does FATHER use when that situation arises?  Only willing vessels, even a fish with a coin in its mouth.  FATHER will ultimately get HIS Plan funded with or without us.  Jesus gives us the “law” of giving which is a blessing to those who walk in such a law.

As you give it will be given to you according to the measure you give.  If you are generous then generosity will come you way.  If you give sparingly then you will receive sparingly.

“For FATHER so Loved the world” HE gave HIS Son, the ultimate act of giving.  FATHER abides by HIS own law of giving yet many try to reason away with their logic why they should not give.  Thankfully FATHER did not withhold HIS giving or we would be sentenced to death.

Paul wrote in 1 Timothy chapter 6 by THE SPIRIT:

17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Do we have the mindset to be continual givers or are we “occasional” (or conditional) givers as the surplus arrives?  In some of the most difficult times I have had, FATHER would direct me to give even though my mind tried to talk me out of it by rationalizing why I was in no position to give.  FATHER requires us to walk in faith when it comes to giving and Jesus gave the law of giving above with the expectation we would operate in faith.  This law is akin to sowing and reaping The Word, it is the same principle.

Giving with the proper intent activates resources to come our way and bless us.  If you simply “give to get” then you are missing the point.  If you give out of Love for the recipient then you have the right heart and open yourself up to FATHER opening the windows of Heaven on your behalf.  FATHER has not changed since the following passage was written in Deuteronomy chapter 28:

1 “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.

2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God:

3 “Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.

4 “Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks.

5 “Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.

6 “Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.

7 “The LORD will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.”

FATHER’S commandment of Love sums up the entire Law and those of us who embrace Love and giving will be overtaken by HIS blessings!  HIS desires for us exceed our limited expectations.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Romans chapter 8:

16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;

21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.

23 Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.

Jesus had to suffer on the cross in order to bring forth eternal life.  We too must suffer as we put to death our flesh thus in some degree we are able to comprehend  His sufferings.  As we persevere and put to death our flesh, there is a price to pay and a challenge to overcome.  No one can do the suffering for us at an individual level for our flesh has unique characteristics which must be dealt with one by one.  Some people are naturally fearful whereas others tend to be prideful.  Many men have a “roving” eye and are seemingly never satisfied because their ego needs constant stroking.  Some women are obsessed with clothes thinking they will permanently hide their perceived flaws.  Yet others deal with lack of self-esteem because their parents failed to assure them of their worth when they were in their formative years.

FATHER Lovingly knew us before HE formed each of us in the womb.  HE equipped us for the life we were to live so let us embrace our life and nail our flesh, cravings, and notions to the cross.  Our spirit man is ever changing thus as we study The Word there will be new facets for us to discover.  You cannot read the Bible and say “one and done”.  Its relevant passages change in their applicability as we mature.  This is why FATHER will have me write on an all too familiar passage depending on what HE wants brought out for that day.  If you skim over the verses because you think you know them then you are doing yourself an injustice.

There will be suffering as we are delivered from the bondage of corruption.  It is difficult for people to let go of the familiar.  We must rely on The Holy Spirit to help us in our weaknesses for when we do not know what we should pray as we ought, the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

The children of Israel provide an example holding on to the bondage of corruption when they were suppose to enter Canaan.  FATHER had delivered them, fed them, sustained them, yet they still did not have the faith to enter in.  In Numbers chapter 14 it is written by THE SPIRIT:

1 So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night.

2 And all the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt! Or if only we had died in this wilderness!

3 Why has the LORD brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?”

4 So they said to one another, “Let us select a leader and return to Egypt.”

They were willing to return to Egypt rather than embrace FATHER’S assurance of conquering the Promised Land.  They preferred bondage over victory; they had no faith.  We have Jesus Who paved the way to glorification on our behalf for He is our High Priest and intercessor.  Whatever we are suffering now is not worthy to be compared with the glory being revealed in us.  Let us not hinder His glory coming forth.  Let not the suffering be our focus but look up to our Lord and Savior.  In Him is the solution to all our sufferings.  As we Love even when we don’t feel like it, our sufferings leave our focus and become less relevant to our lives.