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In Matthew chapter 4, Jesus begins His ministry:

13 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali,

14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:

​15 ​​“The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,

​​By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan,

​​Galilee of the Gentiles:

16 ​​The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light,

​​And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death

​​Light has dawned.”

17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Jesus began His ministry in Capernaum (the village of the Comforter).  We are told the people in this area were in spiritual gloominess and darkness which would lead us to believe there was no apparent hope for change.  Where was the best place for a Great Light to be illuminated?  One of great darkness.  In addition we must note that Jesus began calling His disciples from this very location:

18 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

20 They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

21 Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them,

22 and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.

Matthew quoted the prophecy in Isaiah chapter 9:1-2 concerning the establishment of the Kingdom government in verses 15 to 17.  A government is a means of administering the intent of the ONE who established it in order to maintain lawfulness, rights, and prosperity for all.  The intent is the key point of a government and whether the citizens will embrace the government or oppose it.

Jesus began setting up the Kingdom of GOD in an area of great darkness.  He was not consumed by the darkness but exposed the darkness for what it was and His Great Light began to change the landscape.  He called upon average fishermen to arise out of the darkness and join Him.  This should encourage each of us that our past and/or present situation is not our destiny.  At any moment our calling may be either activated or increased to a greater degree.  We must not let the darkness surrounding us deter us from moving up higher.  The day before Jesus called these men they were not anticipating the activation of their calling.  They were simply doing what the knew to do… fish.  They were carrying on with a popular vocation of the day but within 24 hours, their lives would change forever.

What were the qualifications of these men?  They responded to the Great Light called Jesus.  They were not lawyers, doctors, or scholars but were average people like you and me,  Yes, average people can accomplish great things when FATHER’S Divine Intent enters the scene.  Is darkness becoming greater and covering the earth with lawlessness?  Good news, a Great Light can dispel great darkness in an instant for it overcomes darkness.

James and John were mending nets when they were called.  The nets were broken and needed maintenance thus they were busy fixing the tools of their trade.  We too must not let the small things do undone for in the midst of focusing on the small things, we may receive an unexpected empowerment.  These men dwelled in the area of the Comforter as a subtle indication of ultimately being led by the Holy Spirit.  We must be sensitive as well when that day arrives for the Great Light to shine upon our purpose.  Let us not disregard that still, small voice but increase in sensitivity.

A great darkness precedes the Great Light.  Be not dismayed with the current circumstances but prepare yourself for the Great Light to be illuminated across the land.

The word follow means to pursue; act according to (an instruction or precept); pay close attention to (something); to understand and practice.  In John chapter 10, Jesus spoke:

1 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

3 To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

4 And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

5 Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.”

Our path to THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY Whom we knew as FATHER is through Jesus Christ.  This may seem basic to us but we must not forget this primary reality as we walk out our daily lives.  We must not reduce the Words of Jesus to another view but treat them as being directly from FATHER to us for our instruction.  These instructions, guidance, and warnings Jesus spoke are critical to our daily lives as well as our ultimate future walk.

What priority do you place on the Words of Jesus and The Holy Spirit?  Do you receive them with the innocence of a child and respond accordingly or do you attempt to analyze them to the nth degree as though their face value isn’t enough?  Did Jesus require us to receive a doctorate in order to become mature Sons and Daughters?  Absolutely not!  Why spend so much time on secondary topics rather than simply pursue being led by THE SPIRIT as Jesus was?

In Matthew chapter 7, Jesus spoke:

13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.

14  Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.”

Jesus just warned us of a potential hazard.  It is easy to miss the narrow path that only He can lead us to and keep us on versus the broad path toward destruction.  Consider those words for a moment.  If it was simple to find and stay on the path do you think FATHER would have had HIS Son speak these words of warning?  We must highly esteem the Words of Jesus and heed them.  We must not let them become forgotten as we pursue other areas of study as though they were only applicable for a time.  The Words of FATHER through HIS Son must not be diluted with men’s opinions and commentary for the Words from the Throne Room are sufficient to stand on their own.  If men’s writings do not keep those Truths at the forefront of their teaching, you should ask yourself if the pursuit of such study is worthy of bringing forth good fruit in your life.

Do we emphasize men’s words over the Commands of Jesus?  The prophets of the Old Testament pointed us toward the coming of The Son of THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.  The numbers, the meanings of names, etc. in Scripture had the ultimate purpose of restoring us to FATHER through HIS Son.  The simplicity of that Truth must not be diluted, sacrificed, or forgotten.  Our lives should reflect that Truth and our conversation should align with that reality.  If it doesn’t, repent and realign your priorities with FATHER’S.

FATHER has provided us with the Perfect Example to follow.  Jesus provided us with concise instructions to live by.  As we keep those instructions at the forefront of our consciousness and build upon those Truths through interaction with others who are being led by THE HOLY SPIRIT (Who testifies of Jesus Christ), then we will be well-rounded in all areas of our lives.  FATHER reveals deeper Truths to those who embrace the fullness of Christ.  Those Truths should be sought out but not at the expense of the foundational Truths established through the Words of Jesus.  If the house is built on a solid foundation, it will withstand the tests and trials of life so let us keep our foundation strong.

In Ephesians chapter 1, Paul wrote and prayed by THE SPIRIT:

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,

18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power

20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,

21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.

22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,

23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

If FATHER did not want us to have the Spirit of wisdom and revelation HE would not have moved upon Paul to pray and write this prayer.  Wisdom would have us discern the value and fully esteem the Words of Jesus and those Words would reveal what FATHER wants us to not only comprehend be employ in our own lives.  We must not be moved by the world’s circumstances but instead we must not only tap into to HIS mighty power but walk in it on a daily basis.  This power is not only intended for use in the highest realm of the Spiritual but in the lower realms as well, including the physical.  Jesus had no reluctance to command the physical as the need arose.

Our eyes of understanding must be enlightened for us to see and embrace the fullness of Christ.  We must not let hope be deferred but walk in that hope on a daily basis despite what is going on all around us.  Let us open our eyes wide that we may comprehend the riches of the glory of our inheritance.  That inheritance is not only in the future but in the here and now.

FATHER displayed HIS power over death when HE raised Christ from the dead and exalted Him and seated Him at HIS Right Hand.  Is there a greater power than raising the dead in this physical realm?  Jesus displayed that power when He raised Lazarus from the dead by the power given to Him by FATHER.  As we take on the Spirit of wisdom, revelation, and understanding we too should expect to walk in similar fashion as our Elder Brother Jesus.  We must not let the carnal man convince us otherwise for the old man would keep us bound in those worldly chains of death and destruction if possible.  We must not let our past dictate our future.  If Paul had succumbed to the past, he would not have been any part of what we call the New Testament.

Jesus Christ has been raised by FATHER above all principalities, powers, might, and dominions.  To further state the reality, every name that is named is also included which leaves nothing else above Him.  Make no mistake He is above all and we should esteem Him accordingly.  Those who are ashamed of Jesus Christ do not comprehend His Majesty and should repent and refocus on His Words.  Who else is a better representation of FATHER than HIS first begotten Son?

The world has and is attempting to suppress the knowledge of Jesus Christ Our Lord.  The remnant has been chosen to carry not only the Banner of Christ but also to operate in the power as mature Sons and Daughters.  Let us embrace this calling and press in to the fullest extent.  Every other activity is secondary to our mandate so let us set ourselves in full agreement with FATHER rather than man.  Be not moved by the events of the world but only be moved by FATHER’S Word to you.

We must take a stand for righteousness and not compromise and submit to the world’s ways for they are only temporary anyway.  Jesus has been described as our Rock for HE is immovable.  Let our Love, faith, and hope be immovable as well so that those who cross our paths will see hope in their lives as well.  Are you being faced with challenges?  Don’t cower down but instead rise up in righteousness and deal with them head on.  FATHER’S Word has power to cause It to come to pass for those who walk in It.  Being fully led by the Holy Spirit, the disciples accomplished great things on behalf of the Kingdom.  We too will do the same.

In the Revelation of Jesus Christ, John wrote by THE SPIRIT in chapter 13:

7  It was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them. And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation.

We are at war with worldliness and we must get the “world” out of us as we go forth in the coming days, weeks, and months.  The beast is the carnal nature that would attempt to eliminate us being led by THE SPIRIT and succumb to worldly pleasures and actions.  The world is increasingly becoming polarized and is causing many to focus on worldly issues rather than Spiritual Truths and realities.

In chapter 4, James by THE SPIRIT wrote:

4  You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

An adulterer is one who is not faithful toward GOD and this person is called an enemy.  An enemy is one who opposes and is hostile and hateful toward FATHER as well as those who walk in HIS Divine Intent.  We are not to flee the world but are instructed to flee worldliness which happens to be our enemy.  The war is waged within us and we must not let the carnal man strengthen and overpower the Spiritual man.  Worldliness must not creep in and take hold for it is hostile toward our communion with FATHER and will cause us to grow dull in hearing and seeing.

Jesus prayed for His disciples and this prayer is applicable to you and me as well.  Being the Son of GOD, Jesus knew better than anyone else the importance of prayer.  We too should embrace this same reality that prayer is critical to our welfare.  In John chapter 17, Jesus spoke to FATHER and prayed on behalf of those who are called to spread the Gospel:

6 “I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word.

7 Now they have known that all things which You have given Me are from You.

8 For I have given to them the words which You have given Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came forth from You; and they have believed that You sent Me.”

Jesus prayed that we keep FATHER’S Word and not let it depart from us in any manner.  FATHER confirmed and is still confirming HIS Word among the Sons.  Jesus clearly states: “I have given them (and us) the Words which YOU have given Me”.   This is why I believe it is critical for us to consider and focus on the Words of Jesus.  If they were not important, Jesus would not have spoken them for our benefit.  We cannot be fully mature without that focus and FATHER found it necessary to send forth HIS Son on our behalf.  We should not underestimate that value for we are at war.  Jesus continued:

9 “I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours.

10 And all Mine are Yours, and Yours are Mine, and I am glorified in them.

11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are.”

You and I are HIS therefore this prayer applies to us as well.  We are to be one and in unity with FATHER and each other.  Jesus is ONE with FATHER and we are called to walk in the same manner.  Jesus was no longer in the world and we must accept that same path fully and completely.  The world must not enter in and take hold just as we would not let a strongman in our house and take it away from us.  We must not let the enemy slither into our presence but instead cast it out.  Jesus went on to pray:

14 “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one.

16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.

18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world.

19 And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.”

We have been sent into the world to redeem it.  The enemy must be fought within and defeated so that we can be a light to the world.  Jesus did not pray to remove and isolate us from the world but to go forth in HIS NAME.  We are to overcome the carnal nature first in ourselves and then minister to all who HE places before us.  The enemy is the carnal nature, not the man.  Love will overcome the enemy and convert men, not kill them.  As Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians chapter 10 by THE SPIRIT:

4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,

5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ

The overcomers will win the war by THE SPIRIT and Love.

The word initiate means to begin, to set forth in motion, to introduce.  In Matthew chapter 4, Jesus initiated contact and called men to become disciples:

18 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

20 They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

21 Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them,

22 and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.

Jesus the pattern Son is our perfect example of being a mature Son of FATHER.  He did not walk in a hidden manner but initiated contact with others and changed their lives.  We have many opportunities each day to initiate interaction with others and have a positive impact on their lives.  We should purpose to improve their day by giving them an opportunity to see Love in action.  Otherwise, nothing will change in their lives.

Consider the four men in the above passage.  They were simply working and minding their business when Jesus came into the picture and literally changed their lives in a single moment.  FATHER spoke to Jesus and pointed out those men for HE knew they were ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime.  You know that their hearts were ready but waiting for that moment to come along… and it did.

We should prepare ourselves for things to change in an instant.  There are times when many feel that they are destined to the drudgery they are currently stuck in but they must not be dismayed for FATHER is not unaware of the circumstances.  When the children of Israel were preparing to go into the Promised Land, by THE SPIRIT Moses spoke in Deuteronomy chapter 31:

8  “And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”

FATHER goes before us and HE is also our rearguard thus HE surrounds us with HIS Love.  We have a choice to stay in the wilderness or move on to the Promised Land in these times as well.  You cannot be dualistic in your thinking, you either will trust the world’s view or trust FATHER’S Words to you.  James by THE SPIRIT wrote about this issue in chapter 1:

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

When you are flowing in THE SPIRIT, you will initiate interaction which produces life and Love in other people.  You plant good seed in their lives and it will begin to grow for FATHER watches over HIS Word to perform it.  These are challenging times for many and they are suffering from a dearth in the land.  The Remnant have kept the land from suffering full judgment and I tell you that FATHER’S Kingdom will be established on earth as it is in Heaven.  Rest assured of the fact.  The only question is what will be your and my participation in that eventuality.  Let us seek HIS FACE each and every day and become initiators of HIS Words in other peoples’ lives.  Some of us will plant, others will water and FATHER will provide the increase of the Kingdom in peoples’ lives.

In 1 Timothy chapter 3 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:

​​​GOD was manifested in the flesh,

​​Justified in the Spirit,

​​Seen by angels,

​​Preached among the Gentiles,

​​Believed on in the world,

​​Received up in glory.

Jesus Christ was justified by FATHER in all of His Words and actions thus He was innocent, faultless and guiltless in every manner and was approved by and acceptable of FATHER.  There is truly no controversy for one only has to  consider the past and the present for this matter to be settled.  FATHER continues to confirm HIS Word in us who believe in Christ and walk accordingly.  Our motivation comes not from the world’s incentives but from the knowledge of Jesus Christ being our Elder Brother and example.

I need no formula to walk in THE SPIRIT as our Elder Brother but I must simply quiet my soul and allow my spirit to commune with FATHER and await HIS instruction in peace and joy.  I have known many men who achieved financial success but are still not at peace for riches will not fill the void in their spirit.  That is set aside for the connection with FATHER by HIS HOLY SPIRIT to fully dwell within.

There is no need for mental anguish about our circumstances when we are each assured and justified by FATHER ourselves.  HE is actively working in our behalf and HIS SPIRIT is confirming HIS Word among around the world.  I have had many emails of beloved brothers and sisters notifying me of the same verses, topics, and/or comments at the forefront in their own conversations and interactions with others as those I write.  How does this happen?  It is because I seek not my own but instead seek FATHER’S focus each day I write.  I have no interest in simply communicating another opinion but instead I look forward to what is on FATHER’S Mind today.  Often, what I write is applicable to unexpected events later in the day.  What a blessing that FATHER prepares us to handle the challenges to be set before us!

The word justified is also used in a legal sense.  Since FATHER is the Lawgiver and does not break HIS own laws, WHO better to be directed by than HIM!  Yes, I am an advocate of being familiar with the 613 commandments and statutes but moreover I would rather know the intent of each of the 613.  It is Love.  Once you have that key then you can look for the intent of a statute and you will then better understand FATHER’S practical motivation for giving us these commandments and statutes in the first place.  In Deuteronomy chapter 14:

8  “Also the swine is unclean for you, because it has cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud; you shall not eat their flesh or touch their dead carcasses.”

Why not eat pork?  These animals will eat anything and there are bacteria and parasites residing in their flesh which is not good for human consumption.  Cooking the meat does not necessarily kill these invaders.  You can argue the point but FATHER is simply looking out for our best interest in our diet.  In our past electro-dermal screening of energy interferences, this reality could be measured in those who ate pork including myself.

What are the Truth and the facts?  Jesus is our Lord, Savior, and our perfect example to live by.  We have been given revelation of that mystery in order that we might mature in the same fashion.  Let’s simply embrace this reality and we too will be justified by THE SPIRIT.

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians chapter 2:

9 But as it is written:

​​​“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,

​​Nor have entered into the heart of man

​​The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”

​10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.

11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.

13 These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

What you see and hear is not your best source of intelligence, information, or understanding.  Your best source comes through your heart from FATHER.  SPIRIT to spirit is where the greatest intelligence is obtained.  FATHER speaks to us by HIS HOLY SPIRIT and this is where the deep things are found and where the greatest intelligence, wisdom, and understanding are obtained.  If you really want to optimize your effectiveness in life, seek to walk and be led by HIS HOLY SPIRIT.  When you do you will embrace each task wholeheartedly no matter how insignificant it may have seemed in the past.

Men and women are full of opinions but few walk in FATHER’S higher intelligence.  Men look to signs, formulas, trends, and the past as a substitute for FATHER’S Higher Intelligence.  One revelation is much better than a thousand opinions.  Many of the greatest astronomers in history admit to looking for GOD’S perfect plan for the universe when they made their great discoveries.  When you seek FATHER’S Plan, HE responds by revealing a mystery to you and moves you to a higher plane.  HIS Love for mankind has brought forth many revelations to improve the conditions by which we live.

The spirit of the world would keep you under subjection and dominate your life if possible.  The world wants to exploit and extract from a viewpoint of scarcity while in the meantime the universe is ever-expanding.  Before Jesus fed the 5,000, the disciples were oriented toward scarcity as shown in Matthew chapter 14:

15 When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.”

16 But Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”

17 And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.”

However Jesus operated from a level of higher intelligence and understood the laws which operated at that level.  His response:

18 He said, “Bring them here to Me.”

19 Then He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass. And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes.

20 So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained.

21 Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

One of the reasons Jesus walked among men was to reveal this mystery in the Spiritual realm of higher intelligence.  FATHER had fully prepared Jesus to feed the 5,000 before the actual need had manifested.  Jesus did not hesitate but instead immediately addressed the need at hand.  The disciples had not seen or heard of this method of feeding the multitudes prior to that day.  This opened their eyes to a higher realm beyond the physical.

Jesus did not rely on the physical situation but trusted in FATHER’S directions, revelations, and Wisdom.  As we seek to develop our ability to be fully connected to FATHER through our heart and instead of relying on our mind and its reasoning, we will begin to operate in the same manner.  We will no longer be moved by circumstance but will navigate through all situations accordingly.  As we do, we will be a blessing to all.