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By THE SPIRIT it was written in Hebrews chapter 5:

13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe.

14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Jesus lived in obscurity until He reached the age of 30 and once He was of full age, His ministry lasted only 3 1/2 years.  Ninety percent of His time on earth was spent in preparation for the ten percent completing the fulfillment of the ages.  Do you think He simply kicked back and did nothing for those thirty years?  Not at all.  He spend 90% of His physical life in trials and testings just as we experience ourselves.  Hebrews chapter 4 confirms:

14 Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

I have suffered in many areas of my life due to failures and weaknesses and I thank FATHER for bringing me through them all.  Little did I realize HIS intervention during some of those times for at the time I simply felt “lucky” to have survived them.  Many of us looked for instant success only to be knocked down once again.  Over the years I have come to realize that if you simply continue pursuing FATHER’S Divine Nature and the right path for your life, ultimately you will be rewarded for your tenacity.

If success in your calling were to come easy, you would not need to pursue an intimate relationship with FATHER because you would think you possess all the independent qualities required for everything you set your hand to do.  Failure in your calling brings the realization that you still lack some missing piece to the puzzle.  This directs you to seek out FATHER for further training.

There are those who are content with living an unfulfilled life and do not aspire to full maturity in their gifts.  Typically it is due to evil words spoken over them and they need to be encouraged by those who are more mature and have overcome words, lies, obstacles, and illusions that would promote failure.

My outlook dramatically improved when I discovered starting the day with FATHER provided me the assurance that I could deal with any issue confronting me that day.  I became more sensitive to being able to discern both good and evil knowing that FATHER “had my back”.  Yes, there were days I failed but FATHER would point out where the mistakes were made, whether in the physical or in the Spiritual.  HE would show me my weakness so that I could focus on turning it into a strength.  I began to focus on what was important in the long term rather than requiring short-term success.  Believe me when I tell you that I  requested and required HIS mercy rather than HIS judgment.

This is the reality:

12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

You cannot escape the fact that FATHER knows every particle in our body and is well aware of our thoughts and intent yet HE continues to train us up into maturity.  Otherwise I would have been removed from this earth long ago.  If there is anything I learned over the past 45 years, it is to not attempt to justify or rationalize my lawlessness but simply and quickly ask to be forgiven and purpose to turn that weakness into a strength.  Embrace the tests and be real concerning your failures.  Don’t try to live an illusion but take each failure and ask FATHER to show you the intent behind the failure so you can mature.  AS you do, you will become more and more like HIM.  Isn’t that our goal?

In the current system strength promotes the perception of dominance and many strive to become strong in order to overpower their competition.  In the end it is only temporary in nature.  The recent passing of Muhammad Ali is an example of a world champion boxer declining into a shadow of the former self.  In the long run which would you prefer, temporary fame or to be healthy and productive for the rest of your life?

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians chapter 12:

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

When we comprehend the reality of our weaknesses then we open the door for FATHER to deal with them.  FATHER will confound the wise with our weaknesses which will reveal HIS power in those situations where are weaknesses are apparent.  Men and women who are strong tend to want credit for whatever they achieve.  Those of us who acknowledge our inability know that the credit for success goes solely to FATHER.  Saul attempted to be that self-made man many strive to be but found out how unequipped and unsuccessful he really was when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus.  His spiritual blindness was made plain for us to see.  Later, in Philippians chapter 4, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Let us be content whether we are abounding or suffering for FATHER is carrying out HIS Plan in our lives.  When we are suffering, let us call upon Christ to strengthen us so that we can overcome the situation.  Without stress we will not grow and mature.  When we no longer look to our mental or physical faculties as having the final word but look to FATHER in HIS Wisdom and understanding, we have finally accepted our own weakness which now has become our strength IN HIM.  The power and anointing from Above is the difference maker in our lives. 

Does that mean we should pursue weakness?  Not at all.  We must come to the realization that our weakness is not a hindrance to success unless we fail to acknowledge the power of Christ in our lives.  We must not let our weaknesses be an excuse for failing to walk according to our purpose but know that FATHER will bring forth the strength needed to fulfill the calling HE has placed in us.  Our faith must be IN HIM, not our individual strength or prowess.  FATHER’S Wisdom constantly confuses man’s worldly wisdom and we should not be surprised by this reality.  As we accept the reality that we can do all things through Christ our weaknesses are no longer at the forefront of our thoughts.  Our faith takes over when our weaknesses come to light.

Abraham is a great example of overcoming weakness.  He was given a promise when he was beyond his prime years by most people’s reckoning yet FATHER did not consider that to be an issue.  In Romans chapter 4 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

19 And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb.

20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God,

21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.

22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”

Abraham was old and Sarah was barren.  How much weaker do you need to be yet FATHER spoke a promise without hesitation.  Abraham provides us an excellent example of how to approach our weakness.  Do not consider our current situation, do not waver, be strengthened in faith, and give FATHER the glory.  As you find yourself weak when confronted with obstacles that seem insurmountable, encourage yourself with these promises FATHER has revealed through HIS HOLY SPIRIT.  Let the weak say “I am strong!”

There are times in our life when we don’t feel like we are truly making a difference.  We go through each day expecting it to be about the same as the previous day without much change.  Our heart is yearning to do greater things but there appears to be no change in sight.  We know that there is much to be done according to those whom we esteem as having deeper understanding of FATHER’S plans than ourselves.  FATHER has shown HIMSELF mighty to many of us from time to time yet we know there is still much more which lies ahead in the future.  Those who infer or proclaim themselves to be prophets arouse and set our expectations that the winds of change are upon us yet each day ends without that special “something” happening.

Does this describe you, me, or both of us?

Let’s consider someone who might have thought or even expressed these very words.  In Judges chapter 6 by THE SPIRIT it is written:

1 Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years,

2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the children of Israel made for themselves the dens, the caves, and the strongholds which are in the mountains.

The word “Midian” means strife and contention.  I would say that this defines the times we are now in for there are more global issues which filter down to the local level than ever before.  The current system is teetering on collapse and nations’ citizens are polarized to the extreme.  Where is the unity?  Only a small remnant remain in unity and even they are being tested.

3 So it was, whenever Israel had sown, Midianites would come up; also Amalekites and the people of the East would come up against them.

4 Then they would encamp against them and destroy the produce of the earth as far as Gaza, and leave no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep nor ox nor donkey.

5 For they would come up with their livestock and their tents, coming in as numerous as locusts; both they and their camels were without number; and they would enter the land to destroy it.

6 So Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites, and the children of Israel cried out to the LORD.

Where are the blessings of Abraham when you need them?  Those who are in control spend their days contemplating new ways to exploit the average citizen because they have control over the money of the country and those who enforce their laws.  The remnant knows this to be temporary in nature yet each day seems to be more of the same.  At some point the cries of the Righteous reach a crescendo and the fullness of time has arrived.  What triggers FATHER to bring forth HIS Plan of deliverance?  Was it timing, the level of despair, faith, or some other critical point or event that brings forth change?

7 And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried out to the LORD because of the Midianites,

8 that the LORD sent a prophet to the children of Israel, who said to them, “Thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘I brought you up from Egypt and brought you out of the house of bondage;

9 and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out before you and gave you their land.

10 Also I said to you, “I am the LORD your God; do not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell.” But you have not obeyed My voice.’ ”

Finally, some encouraging Words from Above are spoken to the people that deliverance is at hand.  However there is that issue of not obeying HIS Voice.  We all want FATHER to deliver this earth and bring forth HIS Kingdom throughout the land but we must understand that we are part of the solution to the problem.  FATHER uses people to do HIS bidding and because you are reading these words you must consider yourself as being one of those FATHER can and will use to bring forth HIS deliverance.

11 Now the Angel of the LORD came and sat under the terebinth tree which was in Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon threshed wheat in the winepress, in order to hide it from the Midianites.

Does this sound familiar?  Those whom FATHER is preparing are “hidden” from the world’s view and making ends meet even given the contrary circumstances all around them.  They are biding their time and doing whatever is necessary to sustain themselves until FATHER activates the next step of HIS Plan.

12 And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!”

Then suddenly…   How many times have we awoken from sleep hoping and possibly even expected a notable Spiritual event to occur?  I am sure that day the angel arrived on the scene was not being anticipated by Gideon.  As a matter of fact, he was hiding away in the winepress which symbolizes the revelation of Tabernacles although he was threshing wheat, the period just prior to Tabernacles.  The angel’s purpose or mandate is simply to speak a message from FATHER and he did so.  It is FATHER Who is calling Gideon a “mighty man of valor” even though Gideon is in hiding.  These words of faith sunk into Gideon’s consciousness and he responded even though he needed a couple of confirmations just to be sure.  Does that also sound familiar?  How about three confirmations FATHER?

This excerpt speaks volumes to us as we live out each day with some level of expectation that FATHER is going to initiate change.  We must not grow weary in well doing but continue moving forward each day.  Yes, there will be days when it seems you are taking two steps backward for every step forward but be not dismayed.  FATHER knows where you and I are at, whether hiding in a winepress or simply in plain sight.  At the right time, HE will dispatch HIS resources and activate the plan of deliverance which will take into account the faithfulness of HIS Remnant who are being prepared at this particular point in time.  FATHER doesn’t need huge numbers but instead a few who are “all in”.  Let each of us walk out each day with this in mind and it will minimize the frustration we might be experiencing.  Always keep in mind “Today might be the day”.

Our Heavenly Father is not some distant GOD whom we have no contact with but HE is willing to be personal and intimate with each of us.  After all, we are HIS creation.  We each have a designated purpose and set of talents to bring our purpose to fruition and HIS Love has imparted a means by which we can overcome all obstacles we encounter on the way to fulfilling our purpose.  HIS first begotten Son is our life line for He overcame sin and death on our behalf and did so in such a manner that there is no question that we too can have and enjoy eternal life.  After FATHER revealed HIMSELF in Jesus as our Example, Jesus began to explain how to succeed in life.  In John chapter 14, Jesus spoke:

12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.”

When we produce good fruit, we too glorify FATHER.  Jesus even made a more wondrous emphatic statement that we would do greater works.  I know that you may look at yourself and your circumstances and not feel like that overcoming person whom Jesus is referring to in the above passage.  I have felt that same way a multitude of times in the past.  Our emotions have attempted to convince us to throw in the towel as the heathen rage all around us.  This is when we must encourage ourselves in HIS past deliverances, healings, and restorations.  Sometimes it is simply good to testify of all that FATHER has done in the past for you and me.  As I do that, I am revitalized and re-energized to move upward and onward.  This is why I believe it is critical to spend time reading the Words of encouragement directly spoken by Jesus Christ.  His Words are life-giving especially when we are in the midst of challenges that would try to overtake us.

FATHER wants to be glorified in us so that a dying world can also have a life line to restoration.  What an expression of Love for HIM to empower us to bring more into the family of GOD.  The source of all technology comes from the Mind of FATHER.  The smallest particle known as the GOD particle is the fundamental building block of all creation and it has the necessary intelligence and intent imparted into it to be combined and to form all living things.  It is clear that FATHER has paid attention to detail as HE had HIS Son speak the Words in the above passage.  We should not take these Words lightly.

“I will do it” has no implied caveats in the statement.  There are no “maybe’s” or “occasionally’s”  attached to it.  Let us receive the Words of Jesus at face value with an innocent heart, knowing He has our best interest in mind.  Jesus further spoke:

15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.

16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—

17 the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”

The Holy Spirit has been given to us forever.  There is no time or place where HIS SPIRT isn’t.  Let us receive that Truth in its purest form and trust that HIS Holy Spirit is in us as well as with us in whatever we do and wherever we go.  As we do then we will be fully led by THE SPIRIT and will fully function as Sons of Our FATHER.  Paul embraced the Truth and reality of these Words as he wrote in Romans chapter 8:

14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”

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.

The Holy Spirit is with you and me today.  Let us allow this Gift to fully operate in us and comfort us as we are being led through this life.  FATHER has provided us with the necessary gifts to fulfill our purpose and HE is fully and intimately connected with us are we walk through the challenges of the day.  Be assured and encouraged by the Words of Jesus as you deal with those challenges set before you.  Tap into the flow of the Holy Spirit being connected to FATHER and listen intently as FATHER instructs you how to navigate the turbulent waters that lie ahead.  This is why FATHER revealed HIMSELF to us so let us embrace this reality spoken to us by Jesus.

At the age of seventy-five, Abram (Abraham) was given the fullness of his calling.  In Genesis chapter 12, FATHER spoke:

1 Now the LORD had said to Abram:

​​​“Get out of your country, ​​From your family

​​And from your father’s house, ​​To a land that I will show you.

2 ​​I will make you a great nation;

​​I will bless you and make your name great;

​​And you shall be a blessing.

3 ​​I will bless those who bless you, ​​And I will curse him who curses you;

​​And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

When did FATHER place the gifts and calling into Abraham?  Did he finally achieve perfection at the age of 75 and thus FATHER had been waiting to see if anyone would step up to the challenge?  No, when FATHER formed Abraham in the womb HE knew what the plan was and when to expect to have this proclamation of Abraham’s calling.  FATHER’S Divine Intent was in Abraham before HE formed him in the womb.  In Psalm 139, David wrote by THE SPIRIT:

1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me.

2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;

You understand my thought from afar.

3 You scrutinize my path and my lying down,

And are intimately acquainted with all my ways.

4 Even before there is a word on my tongue,

Behold, O LORD, You know it all.

5 You have enclosed me behind and before,

And laid Your hand upon me.

6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

It is too high, I cannot attain to it.

The better we know FATHER and HIS Divine Intent, the better we will know ourselves for FATHER knows us better than we know ourselves.  HIS knowledge of us is greater than our own knowledge, thoughts, and intents thus we should make every effort to know HIM fully and completely in order to achieve the purpose HE placed in us before HE formed us in the womb.

HE will not bless your or my illusion of ourselves, HE will only bless the “real you” and the “real me”.  If you can receive and embrace this reality, you will be on your way to producing excellent fruit for the Kingdom.  How are we suppose to comprehend FATHER in a greater fashion?  HE even provided us a way to comprehend HIM and HIS ways by sending HIS Son Jesus Christ as our manifested Example of Who HE is.  In John chapter 14, Jesus spoke:

7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”

8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”

9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority;but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.

11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.”

Here is the simple Truth.  FATHER formed each of us in the womb and HE placed unique gifts and callings for us to walk in as we mature.  In order to fully operate in those gifts and callings we must pursue and comprehend FATHER so that the Spiritual flow will be unhindered.  HE sent HIS Son for us to have a perfect Example to round out our understanding and know HIS Love for us.  As we embrace the Words of Jesus our relationship with FATHER is perfected and any hindrances to our individual purposes are removed thus the Holy Spirit flows freely in our lives to be a blessing to others.  FATHER wants to bless the “real” you, not some illusion or perception that the ego would create.  Be at peace with the reality of your gifts and calling and let the blessings flow from FATHER to you and through you to others.  It is never too late as we saw with Abraham.

Resistance is the the refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument, opposition.  I was awakened to FATHER imparting this Word.  by THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Romans chapter 13:

1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.

All authority originates with FATHER and HE will give authority to whomever HE will for HE is sovereign and we are to submit to those in authority until FATHER tells us otherwise.  Since authority originates with HIM, those in authority only serve according to FATHER’S mandate for they have derivative authority and nothing originates with them.

What happens when those in authority abuse their position and become opposed to FATHER and HIS Divine Intent?  They are removed in some form or fashion.  Throughout history FATHER has employed kings and nations to remove HIS opposition and will continue to do so as HE wishes.  As individuals we are to submit to authority given by FATHER and pursue Love in each and every circumstance.  Paul continues:

7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.

As the resistance by the opposition increases, it will be increasingly important to hear FATHER’S Voice in all matters.  We must not look for an excuse to fail to pay what is due to others during times of transition.  Let us be above reproach for many will look at injustices as an excuse to be lawless themselves.  Paul restates the second Great Commandment Jesus spoke concerning Love thy neighbor:

8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.

Turmoil and instability in the world are increasing.  If you have placed your trust in people, money, systems, technology, or any other form of creation you may become seriously disappointed soon.  The current systems in place will work until they don’t.  Your current investments will also work until they don’t.  Where you place your trust will soon determine your level of peace.  Paul further wrote:

11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.

14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

As we simplify our lives and focus on FATHER’S Divine Intent and priorities, we will no longer be moved by the chaos around us but instead we will walk in peace.  Our walk will be as a light to others as they search for answers once their misapplied trust is shattered.  All of these worldly systems must fall in order for the Kingdom of Peace to come forth and spread across the land and there will be resistance as this takes place.  We must be true overcomers because there will be much to “overcome”.  What an appropriate word!

There will be those who cling to the things they trusted in as they evaporate into history.  Let us look upward and onward for our full redemption draweth nigh for we will be the ones who lead the others through FATHER’S next transition for we have placed our trust IN HIM.

Our Elder Brother Jesus is our Example to follow.  As we mature in Christ and arise to the level of Overcomer, we should expect a boldness to come upon us by the anointing of FATHER.  In the Gospel of John chapter 7 we find a certain event occurred during the Feast of Tabernacles:

14 Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and taught.

15 And the Jews marveled, saying, “How does this Man know letters, having never studied?”

Jesus was able to teach among the scholars without any formal education for He was full of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skill imparted to Him from FATHER.  Each of us should embrace this reality as well.  Advanced education will not guarantee success in life and thus there is no need to be intimidated or in awe of those with advanced degrees.  Our relationship with FATHER allows us to tap into much greater understanding in all areas of life if only we will are willing to receive.  Consider the Words of Jesus in this passage:

16 Jesus answered them and said, “My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me.

17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.

18 He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Jesus shares the key of His ability to teach- His relationship with FATHER.  Jesus did not seek to exalt Himself but instead exalts FATHER in all of His speech.  FATHER is the Author of all Truth and facts thus as we grow closer to FATHER in all areas of our life, our speech will reflect HIS Truth and people will marvel at the words proceeding out of our mouth.  When we become fully led by THE SPIRT, our words will be irresistible to those with ears to hear.

You might say that you cannot in any way rise up to the same level as Jesus and be able to teach in the same manner.  Think again.  The disciples had been fisherman before being called by Jesus and had no formal education yet once Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, things changed.  In Acts chapter 4 consider the audience whom Peter addressed:

5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes,

6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well,

10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.

This fisherman had a boldness and authority which was nonexistent four years earlier.  If Peter was able to embrace the power, authority, and knowledge from Above, we too are able to do the same.  Now consider how the rulers, elders, and scribes responded:

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

As we become accustomed to the anointed power of FATHER coming upon us, we will gain courage to speak forth Truth and Life as did Jesus and the disciples.  These examples are given for our instruction and encouragement.  Let us not limit ourselves because of our past inabilities in any area but let us proceed boldly as FATHER instructs and allow HIS Word to come forth and enlighten those around us.  We are to be lights unto this world of darkness and must no longer be silent when the Holy Spirit is nudging us to speak Life and Truth to those who are brought before us.

The written word does not express the intensity of what I want to convey.  Let the Holy Spirit minister the fullness of life in these Words that Jesus spoke:

In John chapter 10:

7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them.

9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.

10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Who else could make such a proclamation?  Only Jesus Whom FATHER sent could make such a claim.  Why do we focus on the temporal when our future lies with the Words of Jesus?  Who cares what the world thinks and propagates through the air waves?  There is only one answer and one door to the fullness of life and Jesus came to show us that door.

Let us highly esteem the Words of Jesus above all else and let no other path be tempting for it will only lead to sorrow, destruction, and ultimately death.  As we take on this Life Jesus urges us to choose, we will then experience the Love and peace He walked in.  Materialism will no longer be a temptation once we embrace Life.  The quest for comfort will be fulfilled by the Comforter, the Holy Spirit.

Stop!  Take time to consider these words and ask yourself if you have truly focused and highly esteemed the Words of the Son of THE MOST HIGH GOD or do you treat them in a lesser manner?   If FATHER took the time and effort to send HIS Son with the answers to life, why don’t we embrace them to the same degree?

People want abundance in their life and many will work night and day to achieve abundance.  Once achieved they will hoard their resources as though FATHER is limited in what HE can provide.  Where is their faith? The disciples could not cast a demon out of a young boy.  The son’s father had asked the disciples to heal him but they were unable so he approached Jesus Who then cast out the demon.  In Matthew chapter 17 Jesus responded to their inability to heal the boy:

20 So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

21 However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

In this very same event found in Luke 9, Jesus spoke:

41 Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.”

We must focus our attention on maturing in our relationship with FATHER which will allow our faith to increase.  As we hear HIS Word faith comes.  Jesus called His disciples a “faithless and perverse” generation.  What would He call this generation we are in?  The word “perverse” means” to distort, turn aside, to oppose; plot against the saving purposes and plans of God; to turn aside from the right path, to pervert, corrupt.  Our path should contain life-producing fruit.  Each of us should press in and focus on the Words of Jesus for they should be the emphasis and basis of our life.

Let us not pervert the priorities in our life anymore.  Let us return to the simplicity of Christ and pursue the fullness of a relationship with FATHER.  It is time for a “reset” for it is never too late to return to that narrow path.  Some wandered away from the path only to find the alternatives brought forth an emptiness and were unable to fill the void.  People are looking for comfort in drugs, alcohol, sex, and anything else that might provide at least a temporary escape from their problems.  The reality is those areas of temporary comfort are “perverse” when considering what Jesus represents- abundant life.  Mary, the mother of Jesus, said it best in John chapter 2:

5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”

By THE SPIRIT in the book of Joshua it was written in chapter 14:

6 Then the children of Judah came to Joshua in Gilgal. And Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him: “You know the word which the LORD said to Moses the man of God concerning you and me in Kadesh Barnea.

7 I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh Barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back word to him as it was in my heart.

8 Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me made the heart of the people melt, but I wholly followed the LORD my God.

What will be your testimony at the culmination of your purpose?  Each day we are either walking out our purpose found within our hearts or we are delaying and/or rejecting our calling.  There were twelve spies sent into the Promised Land but only two fulfilled their purpose and trusted wholly in FATHER’S Word.  Yes, you could say the others fulfilled a purpose of unbelief but I would say FATHER does not promote failure among HIS creation.  There is a Remnant in each generation who have committed to a similar path of Joshua and Caleb, even if it gets down to two men and their families staying on that narrow path.

Ten spies were moved by what they saw when they spied out the land and they were able to convince the children of Israel to remain in unbelief.  Caleb was a man of faith and was willing to wait 38 1/2 years to begin to receive his inheritance.  He never wavered but wholly followed the LORD OUR GOD.  The sooner you come to the realization that wholly following FATHER‘S Divine Intent promotes life, the better off you will be.  What else really matters?

9 So Moses swore on that day, saying, ‘Surely the land where your foot has trodden shall be your inheritance and your children’s forever, because you have wholly followed the LORD my God.’

10 And now, behold, the LORD has kept me alive, as He said, these forty-five years, ever since the LORD spoke this word to Moses while Israel wandered in the wilderness; and now, here I am this day, eighty-five years old.

11 As yet I am as strong this day as on the day that Moses sent me; just as my strength was then, so now is my strength for war, both for going out and for coming in.

12 Now therefore, give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakim were there, and that the cities were great and fortified. It may be that the LORD will be with me, and I shall be able to drive them out as the LORD said.”

13 And Joshua blessed him, and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh as an inheritance.

14 Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.

Caleb was now eighty-five years old and had not lost any strength but was able to take the land promised him and still fully trusted in FATHER to empower him to take the land of his inheritance.  There are those who are occupying your land today and have lawlessly claimed it as theirs.  The original “title” to every aspect of this earth belongs to FATHER, no matter what its composition or nature.  We have the right as heirs to whatever FATHER has designated as our Promised Land and we should also wholly follow Our Heavenly Father and take this earth back as the rightful possession of HIS Kingdom.

The ten spies were moved by what they saw rather than the Word FATHER spoke assuring them of success.  Even though FATHER had delivered them out of the hands of the Egyptians and provided food and water in the wilderness, they still doubted HIM in their hearts.  This led to their demise in the wilderness.  Let us be of good courage as FATHER speaks to us and instructs us to do things that go against the world’s wisdom.  Let us respond positively to HIS guidance each and every day.  Cast down those vain imaginations directing you to any path other than righteousness.  The more you respond to FATHER’S directives, the more peace you will walk in no matter what the circumstance.  The Psalmist wrote by THE SPIRIT in chapter 40:

1 I waited patiently for the LORD;

​​And He inclined to me, ​​And heard my cry.

2 ​​He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,

​​Out of the miry clay,

​​And set my feet upon a rock, ​​And established my steps.

3 ​​He has put a new song in my mouth—

​​Praise to our God;

​​Many will see it and fear, ​​And will trust in the LORD.

​4 ​​Blessed is that man who makes the LORD his trust,

​​And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

5 ​​Many, O LORD my God, are Your wonderful works

​​Which You have done;

​​And Your thoughts toward us ​​Cannot be recounted to You in order;

​​If I would declare and speak of them, ​​They are more than can be numbered.

Let FATHER operate in the midst of your heart as command your mind to become your servant rather than your ruler.  Be not moved by what you see when it conflicts with FATHER’S instructions for the things of this world are temporal and subject to change.  Embrace the reality that HIS Kingdom is not only in Heaven but is also to be realized on earth as well.  As it is in your heart, so will be your actions and success.

In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus spoke:

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder,and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’

22 But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.

23 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,

24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.

26 Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.”

People with the wrong intent often hide behind their behavior and mask what is in their hearts.  I have said in the past that if you really want to know someone, go on vacation with them for ultimately their true character will come out.  Most people can maintain the illusion that all is well for a day or two but if you are with them long enough, their true identity surfaces.  If you simply purpose to walk and stand on the Truth, life becomes simple and pleasant.

People are often at odds with other people because of there being a lack of Love present in their relationship.  If Love were present, each party would be willing to lay down their life for the other and thus no conflict would arise.  But what if one does?  Jesus instructs us to go to the other person and rectify the situation else judgment will ultimately arrive and neither party may want the result.

Everyone has an opinion and it may or may not be right.  It may even be partially correct and contain some supporting facts.  Truth provides the foundation for life to be lived to its fullest and any other position is subject to decline, destruction, and ultimately death.  Jesus tells us to move toward peace and restoration with our others whom we have an association.  Let us resolve our differences no matter who is at fault.  In Ephesians chapter 4 by THE SPIRIT Paul wrote:

25 Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.

26 “Be angry, and do not sin”:do not let the sun go down on your wrath,

27 nor give place to the devil.

28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.

29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

If you take heed to these instructions, you will minimize any conflict with your brother.  If he steals from you, be willing to forgive him and ask FATHER to restore the loss if appropriate.  Was the theft do to a severe need that you could have helped fulfill but didn’t?  The Truth must surface in order to resolve the intent of any hurtful action.  Anger does not resolve the issue but knowing the Truth and discerning what Love would do in response will expose the root of the problem.

We must not let division keep us from the true Altar before FATHER.  Our prayers will be hindered if we allow division, anger, bitterness, or other such issues prevail in our lives.  If we do not keep the “slate” clean, we ultimately give place to the devil and then we wonder why our fruitfulness has become limited.  Cancer can result from a person holding bitterness in the heart against another.  Dr. Speckhart observed this reality in his oncology practice.  Spiritual issues will present themselves emotionally and physically as well.  Those who are in constant turmoil will have further complications which will hold them back from a fruitful and peaceful life. 

Let us each walk in Love as our primary intent.  Be quick to forgive and don’t sweat the loss of “things” but instead focus your time and attention on life and restoration of others.  Yes, there may be times when judgment will be served but let it not be served on you.  Walking in the Divine Intent of Love will keep any judgment from being visited upon you.

People focus on having a relationship with FATHER and that is good.  In addition, they need to express Love and mercy to others in order that the flow remain unhindered.  Become as a conduit and let the Love from FATHER be expressed through you to others.  This is how the Kingdom will be spread throughout the earth.  “Go ye into all the world” begins with the next person you encounter.