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FATHER has given us all the freedom of right to choose.   In Deuteronomy chapter the 30, FATHER spoke:

15 “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil,

16 in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the LORD your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess.

17 But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them,

18 I announce to you today that you shall surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to go in and possess.

19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live;

20 that you may love the LORD your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.”

You can either embrace Love and live or deny Love and die.  You can stay lost as long as you like and FATHER will respect that decision.  If you had no freedom of choice then there would be no individuality and uniqueness but FATHER created each of us to fulfill our own specific purpose in a beautiful mosaic and in a stereophonic manner.  Uniqueness allows us to experience harmony rather than a single musical note.  Love demands a choice to be made available to all so that Love can be experienced rather than a robotic environment where there is no choice.

Evil is the denial of Love and you have the choice to be evil.  There is no doubt that many have taken this path toward destruction and their ultimate experience with Love will be after their physical bodies pass away when the Love of FATHER overcomes their evil ways.

The United States is celebrating its Independence from Great Britain in 1776.  The founding fathers were Christians who wanted the right to choose their own destiny.  Within their declaration, the founding fathers wrote:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

In all areas of our lives we have the right to pursue our own path, one will lead to life and and multitude of others will lead to death and destruction.  As we choose life we enable ourselves to hear FATHER and walk in Love.  The result is life, multiplication, and blessing.  Chose life and Love this day!

George Washington’s prayer:

Almighty GOD; we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection, that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States of America at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of The Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech thee, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen

One of the greatest challenges we all face is to release control, especially wealth.  The love of money (or greed) is such a major stumbling block for both the rich and the poor.  The rich do not want to let go of it and the poor want what the rich have.  Many of those who are wealthy use the excuse that they are hoarding their wealth for their children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance.  This attitude prevents them from hearing FATHER’S Voice concerning those resources.  Additionally, the children place their trust in their inheritance and feel less of a need to hear FATHER for themselves.  Their trust is misdirected and they will never mature spiritually.

If we truly trust FATHER, there is nothing “off the table” when it comes to our current possessions.  I have often said that when there is a death in the family of an elder who potentially had financial resources, you will find out what is truly in the heart of potential inheritors.  I have seen grown children sift through the belongings searching for money left behind before the man was in the ground.  Jesus made it quite clear to the rich young ruler when in Matthew chapter 19 He spoke:

21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

You can keep the Law and feasts but what is in your heart will determine your own outcome in the Kingdom.  If we really trust FATHER we will be able to release control over people, things, and finances.  We have an example of this as well in Acts chapter 4:

32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.

33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,

35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.

36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus,

37 having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

Being in unity brings forth blessing to all those who participate.  This is one of the best examples of the Remnant being in one accord.  There are those who attempt to use passages like this to extract resources from others for their own personal gain.  There are some who have resources who bypass this passage looking for reasons not to give.  Most people who are told they only have weeks or months to live place much less importance on their financial status for it no longer matters.  What happens when you play the game of appearing to be in unity but greed is still found in your heart?  You grieve the Holy Spirit.  In Acts chapter 5:

1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.

2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?

4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. 6 And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.

You can put on an appearance of being generous and in unity but you cannot fool FATHER for HE knows the intent of your heart.  This is why you must be careful about this area of your life.  Whatever you hold more dear to you than your Spiritual condition will become your challenge.  Are you willing to lay down your possessions if called upon by FATHER?  Jesus our Elder Brother is our best example and the disciples followed suit once they were enlightened.  Once they finally could see that the Spiritual is greater than the physical were they able to release control of the carnal things in life.

Those who are in control of the U.S. are abusing the Spiritual mandate of this country.  There has been a plan in place to be the dominant empire and control the rest of the world by force and finance.  However, you cannot lie to the Holy Spirit and get away with it.  There will come a day of reckoning and when that day arrives, we must not be caught unaware.  FATHER raises up men and women to prepare HIS Remnant for such a time as this.  Only those who are willing to release control and dominance will make the final cut.  Jesus had the ability to dominate the Romans when He walked the earth.  He could have called legions of war angels to take our Rome at any time.  The Old Testament confirms that reality.  But Jesus knew how to command by Love rather than control and dominate by self-serving intent.  He had all the resources at His disposal when the need arose.  We should be moving toward that state as well.  Love is the answer.

In Psalm 111 it is written by THE SPIRIT:

10 ​​The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

​​A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.

​​His praise endures forever.

And in Proverbs chapter 1 it is written by THE SPIRIT:

7 ​​The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,

​​But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

There you have it, it you want to walk in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge you must first comprehend the need and desire to walk in a deep reverence and honor to FATHER.  If a man fails to understand his relative position to the CREATOR of the universe, he will surely fall under judgment due to his choice.  A Loving FATHER gives HIS children every opportunity to live in a righteous manner but if they are persistent in their rebellion they will suffer the consequences.  Longsuffering is not meant to be forever in the physical realm.  There are many instances where patience has allowed for any delay in repentance.  The law of the fruit trees allowed for additional fertilization to determine if the tree would ultimately produce fruit.  If after additional time and resources were spent and the tree did not produce, it was cut down and no more resource would be allocated to it.

The ego will move men of great intelligence to the view that they need no assistance in dealing with life.  Other people are not necessary to provide the solution to issues and thus they are no longer important.  Finally, they no longer believe in GOD.  Their strong ego has moved them to zero reverence and they have become totally blind to their life-giving Source.

Technology and knowledge will not solve the world’s problems.  If anything it is becoming a deterrent to walking in the “fear of THE LORD”.  People are now hiding their faces in the screens of their cell phones and losing the ability to carry on a conversation face-to-face with others.  No, all those people in the restaurant do not have their heads bowed in prayer, they are simply enveloped in one of their cell phone apps.  Technology has its place as a tool but not as a “god” that must be worshipped.  Where is your focus?

The Book of Judges has a recurring theme of delivering Israel time and time again.  Each time Israel gets into trouble they cry out to THE LORD and HE sends a deliverer.  However after their deliverance they go back to doing what is right in their own eyes rather than serving FATHER in righteousness.  The issue is the heart and modifying behavior for a period of time will not resolve the core issue.

I cannot make you choose to live a life of reverence but when you wonder why bad things happen and continue to cycle through them, consider the state of your heart.  When I look back at various troubles and losses in my life, I can pinpoint where I missed the mark and took an alternative path.  I then repented and returned to HIS path of Righteousness and the healing began.  I am thankful for HIS mercy and correction.

If you constantly rebel against FATHER’S Wisdom and instruction, you too will suffer consequences.  It doesn’t mean that FATHER Loves you any less but HE will not allow “sin in the camp”.  If you are a thief, steal no more.  If you are a slanderer, shut your mouth.  Check your intent and fruit then repent if necessary.  Choose a life of reverence and you will bypass much heartache.  Those who fear THE LORD will flourish in all they set their hand to do for FATHER honors those who have the correct priorities and intent operating in their lives.

In Mark chapter 4, Jesus spoke:

3 “Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow.

4 And it happened, as he sowed,that some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds of the air came and devoured it.

5 Some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much earth; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of earth.

6 But when the sun was up it was scorched, and because it had no root it withered away.

7 And some seed fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop.

8 But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.”

9 And He said to them, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”

The ground is our heart and the seed is the Word of GOD.  The condition of our heart will determine the results of the Word in our lives.  If you never plant the Word, you cannot expect a Spiritual harvest in your life.  I believe that is a primary reason why FATHER continues to have me focus on the New Testament and specifically the Words of Jesus.  Yes, I have a foundational understanding of the Old Testament and the 613 commandments and statutes but the culmination of the Word is expressed by the Son.  Until His Blood was shed, man’s behavior was assessed in regard to the Law.  Now man’s behavior is assessed by the higher “law” of Love expressed by Jesus.

I was part of a “Bible Law” project in 1998.  Twelve men were selected to participate in identifying, researching, and providing commentary of the 613 commandments and statutes.  The goal was to place the results on the Internet for all to benefit.  For various and sundry reasons all but two left the project.  Myself and one other man completed the assignment and published the results on the Internet in the year 2000.  Later the website name was “stolen” by another individual and ultimately the work went by the wayside.  Why did it ultimately fail?  It was not based on unconditional Love.  Instead it was based on man’s works without an understanding of FATHER’S Divine Intent.  We can read HIS Word but if it does not become a part of us, it will be of no lasting value in our lives.  Our motivation must be to align ourselves with FATHER’S Will and purpose.  Had the twelve of us focused on Jesus’ Words concerning the summation of the Law being Love, I believe all twelve of us would have produced a collective, mighty work.

Most all of us are tested every day concerning our revelation and resulting walk.  The Word planted in good ground will produce life and promote life to those around us.  Trials and tests are meant to show us which ground applies to us in the specific area of the test.  We may respond productively in some aspects of our walk whereas other areas still need work.  When a farmer plants seed on 80 acres, some of the acres are more productive than others.  Let us identify our weaknesses and seek FATHER’S Word to remove anything that would keep the Word from being planted in good ground.  I am convinced that Love is what fully prepares the ground for the next planting.

If you grasp the revelation of Love, you do not need to become an expert on the 613 commandments and statutes.  By hearing and responding to FATHER’S Word and direction, HE will keep you “lawful”.  How simple is that!

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.”

To judge means to form an opinion or conclusion about someone and Jesus warns us about judging others.  To condemn means to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure; to sentence to punishment, especially a severe punishment: to condemn a murderer to death; to pronounce to be guilty.  We are warned to not draw conclusions of judgment and execute some type of judgment over others.  Why?  There are two primary reasons:

1.  What we know is wrong.

2.  We assume reality is limited to what we know.

Those of us that have been around for awhile have the benefit of experiencing the “knowledge replacement” phenomenon.  For many years we were warned that coffee was bad for us whereas in recent times researchers are now finding coffee has health benefits.  Thankfully it is also true for chocolate.  Full and complete knowledge is only found with FATHER and everyone else has at best partial knowledge of people, places, and situations.

There is reality and then there is our perception of reality.  Our reality is limited by what we have been exposed to throughout our existence.  However reality is much greater than any of us can comprehend or currently embrace.  Our reality is greatly impacted by our perceptions and conclusions.  Our minds paint reality according to our bias concerning the area under discussion.  This is why we should move toward innocent perception and purpose to do away with bias.  Little children have yet to develop the bias adults are constantly dealing with and that is why they tend to easily forgive.

We must purpose to quit judging situations based on our current knowledge.  Instead, let us each seek FATHER concerning the situation and act on HIS instruction since HE has perfect knowledge of the situation.  How can we know the full story of the other person and what has impacted his or her life to cause the action in question?  We cannot unequivocally determine the other person’s intent, only FATHER can.

Forgiveness is the solution to imperfection and we are all imperfect in these physical bodies.  The Blood of Jesus Christ provides the way to reconciliation and restoration in all areas.  Since FATHER has provided a path to restoration for every person on earth, we should as well.  As we become led by THE SPIRIT we will not judge or condemn but we will instead provide solutions to those who act in a manner worthy of judgment.

When we are led by THE SPIRIT we will be givers not takers.  As a result we will be provided with needed resources in good measure and in abundance.  The focus is not on the resource but the deployment of that resource to change lives.  Those who are focused on getting more “stuff” have missed the intent of the blessings proclaimed by Jesus in the above statement.  The subtleness of greed and scarcity is still an issue needing to be resolved in their hearts.

Those who embrace the Wisdom of Jesus’ Words will not promote war in any manner.  Those who promote and initiate war have separated themselves from the revelation of Love thus their options are limited.  They cannot hear FATHER and they employ force and deception to get their way.  Ultimately their way leads to death and destruction.

We must be careful about what we have knowledge of and must not be quick to judge based on that incomplete knowledge.  If man’s current level of knowledge was the key to success and prosperity, the global economic system would not be on the verge of collapse.

In Luke chapter 6, Jesus spoke:

43 “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.

44 For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush.

45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”

If you ever wonder whether someone has a calling in a particular area, you simply observe their fruit.  We cannot judge the heart of others for that is FATHER’S responsibility.  Men can project an illusion of success but once you spend some time around them you will ultimately see the results or lack thereof in the areas that would support, confirm, or negate their claim.

Men create and project illusions of who they want others to see them as rather than simply being truthful and transparent.  There is nothing wrong with aspiring to be successful and visualizing your success but we must not attempt to deceive or be deceived as we pursue our goals.  This is why we should defer to FATHER’S Wisdom each and every day.

There are those who swing the pendulum to the other extreme and do nothing and aspire to be nothing in an attempt at false humility.  They really want others to serve them with their fruitfulness.  Jesus referred to the law of fruit trees in Luke chapter 13 in reference to this when He spoke:

6 He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.

7 Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?’

8 But he answered and said to him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it.

9 And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.’ ”

Those who sit around and do nothing are expressing that they really don’t have a clue to their purpose.  Jesus made it clear concerning fruit trees that don’t bear fruit need to be removed so that the resources are not wasted on them.  We are called to be productive in the area of our gifts and calling.  Let us each minister accordingly.  Let the fruit we produce be a blessing to others rather than just consuming it or hoarding it for our own consumption in the future.

We are to fulfill our part in the Body of Christ by supplying our fruit to other parts of the Body.  We should be fitly joined together and support those who are fruitful as well to form a vibrant, life-giving Body.  Those who produce nothing or “bad” fruit will be judged by FATHER.  For whatever reason they will not be allowed to further impact the Body and we should simply pray for their souls.  Their reward will occur later after the necessary purging and cleansing.  In deep reverence let us each pursue our own fruitfulness and not allow anyone to taint what FATHER has called us to do.  Let us each simply purpose to be fruitful each and every day.

There are going to be times ahead when you will feel overwhelmed.  Many people would like to flee to a peaceful island away from all the turmoil but there will be none excluded from coming world events.  Just imagine how it was in the days of Noah just prior to the arrival of the day of judgment.  Wickedness was on the increase and there was a blindness among the multitudes.  Those in power had little idea of what was on the horizon.

In Hebrews chapter 11, by THE SPIRIT it is written:

7  By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

In deep regard and respect for the warning by FATHER, Noah worked on the ark for years without any outward sign of the coming flood.  His response and actions clearly separated him from the lawless and this act of faith provided the standard by which judgment would arrive.  Noah and his family were a “remnant” who would not compromise and go the world’s way.  His faith separated him from those who would perish.

The pressure to compromise continues this very day.  There are those who would laugh and belittle our faith in FATHER.  There are persistent attempts to convince the populous that our values and path are antiquated but there will soon be a day when those who are on the broad path toward destruction will realize their error.  Their blindness will be rewarded accordingly.  In the meantime and above all we must stand in our faith as Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Ephesians chapter 6:

16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

Faith in the Word of Our Heavenly Father will protect us from any and all attacks by the enemy.  HE is our Deliverer and our Shield.  Life on this earth is such a small aspect or our eternal existence and we are assured of our place IN HIM.  HE knew us before HE formed us in the womb and we will be fully embraced by HIM upon our departure from these physical bodies.  We must keep this in perspective when the trials come our way.  We must encourage ourselves IN HIM each day as those fiery darts arrive.  Our faith will be tested and strengthened with each incoming fiery dart.  Remember, ALL the fiery darts are quenched.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Romans chapter 10:

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Be still and listen to FATHER for HE will guide your actions accordingly.  Lean not unto your own understanding but trust and rely on HIM to establish your daily actions.  As you do there will be some fiery darts that will totally miss you for you will not be in the line of fire.  Fear not for HE will see you through challenge ahead.  Walk in Love, simplicity, and forgiveness for those who would seek to do you harm are blinded by their own lawlessness.  Be a light unto the world for soon their will be great darkness that will be a great contrast to your light.  Above all, take your shield of faith with you everywhere you go.

In Luke chapter 6, Jesus spoke:

47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like:

48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.

49 But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell.  And the ruin of that house was great.”

I once knew a master mechanic and electrician who told me the most destructive force on earth is water.  Anyone who lives close to a river or ocean can attest to that reality.  Ocean waves are constantly rearranging the sandy shoreline depending on the tide and wave action.  Those who build structures near the beach know that you must sink your pilings deep in order to withstand the elements.  Jesus expressed this reality concerning our tests and trials that will surely come and challenge our foundational beliefs.

By all accounts, the floods are coming and the current system will substantially change.  Those who are currently in control do not have a viable solution to fix the economic problems at hand and the only question is when will the floods come.  I believe FATHER has issued many warnings and has given us substantial time to prepare for the changes on the horizon.  Our Spiritual house must be well grounded in order for us to survive and thrive when the storms arrive.  Some people are going through their “personal” storms now but there is one much greater that may arrive soon.  I conclude this by what FATHER has me write to those who are led to this site.

Those who are rooted and grounded in Love will be best prepared for the upcoming challenges.  Our trust has been placed in FATHER and we know that HE will see us through the storms ahead.  HIS storehouses are set aside for such a time as this and HE will dispatch whatever is necessary to insure HIS Sons and Daughters are well equipped as the rest of the world seeks answers that are currently out of their reach.  The world’s foundation has been built on illusions, perceptions, and lies.  The current system will work until it doesn’t.  Only FATHER knows the day and the hour when the storm will reach its zenith.  Until then we must continue focusing on coming into HIS Presence, hearing HIS sayings, and doing them.

Jesus issued a direct warning to those who are forgetful hearers.  In verse 46 He said:  “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?”  At the top of the list of His commands is to Love FATHER and Love your neighbor yet people seem to gravitate toward every other topic in the Bible other than Love.  However there is a small remnant who have embraced the critical importance of the revelation of Love and will not allow any other pursuit to exalt itself over this core belief.  As we continue to view everything from this vantage point, we will continue to come, hear, and do the sayings of our Elder Brother Who spoke only what He heard from FATHER.