Servias Ministries Blog

We often try to limit FATHER by restricting HIM with our understanding and perspective.  We will latch on to a particular verse that fits our view and fail to look at the big picture.  In Psalm 103 we are provided a subtle difference in perspective:

7  He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.

When man lives in scarcity it is due to there being a hindrance in the flow from Heaven for in Heaven there is no scarcity or lack whatsoever.  FATHER’S creative power provides for any and all requirements to sustain life and light hence HE is known as THE CREATOR.  How is it we call HIM FATHER and fail to acknowledge a most fundamental aspect of HIM being Provider?

Lack and scarcity are manmade temporary states of condition.  Before the Old Covenant,  FATHER made an emphatic statement to Abraham in Genesis chapter 12:

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.”

Blessing denotes favor, prosperity, and increase in all areas of your life.  It does not mean lack, sickness, and scarcity.  Abraham needed to respond to FATHER’S Word and depart from his current place and situation (or state) so that he could receive the fullness of the blessing from FATHER.  Those who cursed Abraham would be cursed themselves.  The curses would include a list referred to in Deuteronomy chapter 28:

16 “Cursed shall you be in the city, and cursed shall you be in the country.

17 “Cursed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.

18 “Cursed shall be the fruit of your body and the produce of your land, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks.

19 “Cursed shall you be when you come in, and cursed shall you be when you go out.

20 “The LORD will send on you cursing, confusion, and rebuke in all that you set your hand to do, until you are destroyed and until you perish quickly, because of the wickedness of your doings in which you have forsaken Me.

21 The LORD will make the plague cling to you until He has consumed you from the land which you are going to possess.

22 The LORD will strike you with consumption, with fever, with inflammation, with severe burning fever, with the sword, with scorching, and with mildew; they shall pursue you until you perish.”

Has FATHER changed since HE spoke these Words to Abraham or the children of Israel?  Not at all.  HE went further to reconcile us by sending HIS first begotten Son to reveal HIS Love for us, further revealing HIS Divine Intent of Love behind HIS Words of blessing.  HE did not negate blessing and prosperity.  The problem with prosperity is when man perverts it for his own selfish use rather than the Intent FATHER has endorsed.  As we embrace blessing with the intent of Love, we will open up the storehouses of Heaven that await those who walk in Love and operate in faith.  We must fully trust FATHER and HIS Word to bring forth provision to establish the Kingdom in a supernatural manner.  We must shed the orientation to lack, sickness, and disease as though HE is unable to deliver us out of calamity.  Each of us is just one Divinely imparted thought away from the solution to our problem.

In Philippians chapter 3, Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.

20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.

Paul mentions two examples: one to follow and one to disregard.  Paul’s example or pattern is differentiated by the “cross of Christ”.  He wrote in 2 Corinthians chapter 5 that “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”  The cross is where our reconciliation to FATHER was fully accomplished that we might become citizens of Heaven.  Anyone who teaches otherwise is an enemy of this Truth and their destruction is assured.  They preach and teach earthly doctrines which are at best temporal.

Paul boldly expresses the difference of the two paths men can take.  He spoke from first hand experience as he had experience both paths himself.  He walked in great Love and gratitude for his deliverance on that fateful day on the road to Damascus.  The light shone from Heaven and Jesus Himself revealed to Paul that He is “The Way”.  Paul saw Jesus in His glorious body and saw in His eyes the Love which intervened and took Paul off the path as an enemy of the cross of Christ.

The cross of Christ has Love at its foundation and motivation.  The Beloved Disciple wrote of this revelation of Love in John chapter 3:

16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.

21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”

Most people can quote John 3:16 but the verses afterward clearly express FATHER’S Divine Intent.  FATHER is not looking to condemn us but instead to redeem us unto HIMSELF.  HE is looking for citizens to populate Heaven.  Citizenship is the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a person authorized to live in a community.  Those people who are citizens in Heaven have accepted the Truth of the cross of Christ atoning for their sins so that they are reconciled to FATHER.  You and I have rights, privileges and duties as citizens.  Everyone is quick to embrace the rights and privileges but we must not forget the duties to our fellow man.  We are to establish HIS Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.  Love is the focus in Heaven as it will come forth on earth as HIS Sons and Daughters come to full maturity.  The tares will be removed and the fruitfulness of the harvest will be left to feed mankind.  We will be conformed to His Glorious Body as He subdues all things to Himself.

Your duty is to operate in your gifts and calling.  Now is the time to be fruitful in that which you have been called.

In 1 Timothy chapter 5, Paul wrote:

17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

Life is about promoting “flow and exchange” whether it relate to THE SPIRIT, blood, water, or other resources including money.  Every morning as FATHER gives me something to convey to others, I faithfully forward it for the benefit of all who would read these words throughout the earth.  Clearly there are billions who have not found this site but those who have and are drawn to return benefit from this flow of THE SPIRIT.  What would happen if I simply received the Word and did not spread it?  The flow would be stopped like a dam holding back water.  I would be blessed with the relevant Word for the day but no one else would receive needed ministry and instruction.

Those who faithfully carry out FATHER’S directions over sustained periods of time on behalf of The Body of Christ are called elders.  By THE SPIRIT, Paul says they are worthy of “double honor”.  In the context of verse 18 Paul is referring to twice the money or wages.

Be assured that I am not writing this in an attempt to extract your funds for I look to FATHER as my Source.  My family has not only been sustained but blessed by being givers ourselves so I know how FATHER’S economics works.  As you give, FATHER honors your intent by increasing the flow of resources back to you.  It is FATHER’S directive that we not “muzzle” the ox while it does its part in treading out the grain.  On the other hand, people who do not understand FATHER’S Divine Intent of provision dam up the flow of funds generally out of fear of scarcity.

Muzzling the oxen refers to Deuteronomy 25:

4 “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.”

The ox must maintain its optimum strength in order to carry out its function on behalf of the Body of Christ.  The “selfish” people who focus on their own scarcity would have the oxen performing its task in a minimum fashion, barely making it through the day.  Those who understand FATHER’S view want the best for the oxen so that it can work in an optimal manner.  This is where wisdom enters into the picture.  Proverbs chapter 14 speaks of wisdom concerning the ways of Life and death.  In verse 4 we find:

4 ​​Where no oxen are, the trough is clean;

​​But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.

Wisdom says “Taking care of your ox is a wise investment in your future.”  If you can’t cheerfully embrace the revelation of this topic you will also hinder the flow.  I suspect FATHER has me write on this topic because of two reasons:  First, HE knows I will be obedient even though there will be some who will look for error to justify their hoarding.  Secondly, I know FATHER well enough and we have a history of HIM providing for me and my family.  Our history includes the revelation of cheerful giving.

This Word today is directed to those who have faithfully served FATHER over time and have done their part in laboring in the Word and doctrine.  Blessings will not be withheld but FATHER will honor that work in a greater degree.  THE SPIRIT of FATHER had Paul write this passage and it is just as relevant as any other verses that make up HIS Word to us.

Wisdom says “Let the cheerful givers give and withhold not”.  The hoarders will continue filling their barns until their death and the benefit will end up in hands of others at some future time.  FATHER’S economy demands that the rivers of Living Water flow forth.  The body demands that blood flow through the veins to provide nourishment.  The Truth of the matter is simple.  To carry it out demands taking command over the soulish thoughts and be led by THE SPIRIT.  Blessed are those who are willing to embrace ALL of The Word, not just a portion.  Their strength will continue to increase.

In the 5th chapter of Ephesians, Paul wrote:

25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,

26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,

27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself.

Every serious student of Scripture would like to know exactly when FATHER plans to intervene on their behalf.  Prophetic writers and speakers have been predicting major events for decades and now is no different.  I recall when Jesus was suppose to return for the church in 1988 as well as many other dates scattered throughout the last several decades.  As each target date passed, we simply went on to the next plausible date and focused on it.  I found that as I focused on those dates that I became less productive in the “here and now” to the degree that I felt that time was wasted in the interim.  I finally realized that I should treat each day equally important and not get caught up in some future date.

We are cleansed by the washing of water by The Word.  As FATHER speaks to you and me on a daily basis HE is removing any spots and/or wrinkles so that we should be holy and without blemish.  Communication is critical to this process.  As we speak we either promote life or else we promote death.  As husbands we are given the mandate to speak words of life and encouragement to our wives for the purpose of them becoming “spotless”.  Our wives are to reflect us in the same manner that the true church will reflect the values of Jesus Christ.  For those of you who are married, does your spouse reflect Christ?  For those who are single, to what degree does your life reflect Christ?

I once knew a man who had studied Scripture for years and then finally proclaimed it was no longer required and he “closed the book” as though he no longer had need to study the Written Word.  Many others have effectively done the same thing without any fanfare but I say to you that there are many more facets to Scripture than will be revealed to us in a normal lifetime.  How would you like for FATHER to cease communicating with you?  As for me, I desire more communication not less.

Communication is a means of connecting, imparting, and exchanging ideas, thoughts, and direction.  As I grow older and more mature in Christ I am convinced that hearing FATHER daily is key to my progress in removing “spot or wrinkle”.  Each and every day before I write these blogs, FATHER instructs me what to write.  I have no hidden agenda or preconceived notion but simply respond to HIM.  Beloved brothers and sisters will communicate with me about specific blogs and how they were appropriate to their situation.  These writings may tweak guilt or remorse to some.  If so, it is because FATHER needed to expose a spot or wrinkle for removal.  There are some blogs I write that cause me to change as well.  As FATHER’S Spirit leads me, I write.  I purpose to be the first to change as a result of a Word of correction.

Love is the basis of all things pertaining to life.  Absence of Love promotes death, division, and destruction.  When my wife and I are at odds concerning anything, I ultimately have to accept responsibility for failing to inject Love into that facet of our marriage.  Jesus came to perfect the church, not condemn it.  The church is to reflect Jesus just as the moon reflects the light of the sun.  If my wife is not reflecting Love in a situation, it is time for us to communicate and expose the issue.  Not in a condemning or judgmental manner, but pursue resolution with Loving sensitivity.  I must admit I am still being perfected in this area myself.

Jesus proclaimed in the Gospel of John, chapter 10:

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.

11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.”

Are you and I producing life in abundance in our interaction with others?  In Luke chapter 6 Jesus also spoke:

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 we have Love in our hearts, our words will express that Love.  If we say nothing, what does that indicate?  If we speak negatively and judgmental, where is Love found within?  FATHER’S Breath of Life is in every person for HE formed each and every one of us in the womb, no exceptions.  Therefore we should be communicating Love and life to all mankind.  Yes, there will be times of needed correction but it must be done out of Love.  Communication is the key to conveying the revelation of Love to others.  Let your words build up others and bring forth good.  Be transparent and allow your Love to shine forth in others.  This is exactly what Jesus did as He proclaimed the Gospel!

As we approach the fullness of times it becomes increasingly important to assess our personal progress in becoming mature sons and daughters of the MOST HIGH GOD.  Sadly, there are those who have abandoned the narrow path Jesus revealed as “The Way” and for whatever reason many more were never aware of the path.  This path is based on the revelation of Love and thus the fruit produced must in some way express that revelation even if only in a relatively small manner.

How do we know where we stand?  The cemetery is filled with those who had good intentions but never acted upon them.  The hospitals and clinics are also overrunning with those who have yet to receive HIS healing touch.  We must not let the world’s current situation defer our hope but continue pressing onward and upward to our high calling.

In Romans chapter 7, Paul wrote:

4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.

5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death.

People will rationalize away why they are not bearing fruit on behalf of the Kingdom.  They will claim that their circumstances prevent them from acting on behalf of the Kingdom and if only things were different!  Each of us gets up each morning and has the opportunity to decide which path we will take- life or death.  The path we take will in essence produce its designated fruit.  It is our choice even though some would try to convince us that we have no choice and our fate is sealed.  I say that you cannot disregard the reality that if our fate was already decided, Jesus’ ministry would not have been required and the path He revealed would not have been a “choice” to other wayward paths.

Most people simply want to stay in a protected “comfort zone” and are unwilling to leave it even though it will produce no good fruit.  No faith is required in that passive state and those people will be known as becoming lukewarm.  In the Revelation of Jesus Christ, chapter 3, the beloved disciple wrote:

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

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

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

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

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

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

We must press on and leave behind those past customs and traditions which would hold us back.  We must assess our fruit and be completely and brutally honest with ourselves.  We must not lay blame on others but accept responsibility for our own past acts and repent.  Set your eyes on that path which leads up the mountain to the City of Zion.  Your ascent begins by taking one step at a time.  Don’t look back but instead know that FATHER will provide you sustenance as you make the trek.

In Philippians chapter 3, it is as though Paul knew exactly where we are at today:

12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do,forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

15 Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you.

16 Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

The harvest is quickly turning white and is soon to come.  Let us be fully prepared and active on behalf of the Kingdom.  If we are unwilling to inspect our own fruit, there will a Righteous Fruit Inspector that will!

Is it better to be right all the time or be in unity?  I marvel at how the ego of a person promotes strife and division.  Everyone has a unique set of beliefs based on their makeup and history of interaction with others.  Life’s experiences play a part in what each individual believes and that belief system is often the source of strife between two people.  In Mark chapter 3, Jesus spoke:

24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

Jesus spoke the above parable when the scribes accused Him of being associated with Satan because He had the power to cast out demons.  But Jesus presented a Truth which is applicable in many situations: strife and division cause destruction whether in a household or a nation. 

Who determines right and wrong?  Only Our Heavenly Father has the complete picture of the situation whereas neither party knows all aspects of the issue at hand.  Divorce In America is as prevalent among Christians as it is among non-Christians.  Why?  People would have you believe that it is mainly due to money but I would say it is due to lack of unity in the marriage.  Typically one or both spouses in the marriage have an ego issue.  They have a greater need or desire to be right rather than be in unity.  If they based their marriage on Love, unity would prevail.

Your ego demands you to be superior and exalted above the other person and is the source of your motivation to be right all the time.  Love has a willingness to consider the other person whether they are right or wrong for it seeks unity.  Oh yes, there are times when you must take action to protect the one who is wrong but it is the exception, not the rule.

One of the primary reasons for the ministry of Jesus Christ was to bring us into unity with FATHER.  How can we be in full unity with HIM if we cannot be in unity with one another?  FATHER has brought forth by HIS expressed Word the standard of Truth for us to refer to in all matters.  Further, HE has provided us the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us in our individual walks.

In Philippians chapter 1, Paul wrote:

15 Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill:

16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;

17 but the latter out of love,

From what standpoint do you operate from- selfish ambition or Love?  Ambition is an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction.  When you add “selfish” to ambition it denotes an intent to achieve something at the expense of another.  If you are hurting others in a quest to be right, you are not walking in Love and you have further need to mature in Christ.  You are causing division among the brethren.

Each of us must die to “self” and that includes having to be right all the time.  In a marriage when unity is sought, the strength within is magnified for there is peace in the household.  This allows FATHER to bring forth greater blessing in all areas.

Proverbs 6:14 reveals the core issue with strife:

Perversity is in his heart,
He devises evil continually,
He sows discord (strife).

The person who promotes division and strife has a “perversity” in his heart.  That person is difficult to deal with and is contrary, argumentative.  Do you sow discord in your sphere of influence or do you promote unity?  If all believers would simply move toward unity rather than look for ways to separate themselves from others, there would be a major change in each nation.  You must see if you have a bond of Love to work from.  If Love is in the midst to two people, all other issues can be resolved because Love is the “glue” allowing full unity to come forth.  When division arises, often you will be missing the key ingredient… Love.

In Psalm 87:

1 His foundation is in the holy mountains.

2 ​​The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

3 ​​Glorious things are spoken of you, ​​O city of God!Selah

​4 ​​“I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me;

​​Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia: ​‘​This one was born there.’ ”

​5 ​​And of Zion it will be said,

​​“This one and that one were born in her; and the Most High Himself shall establish her.”

6 ​​The LORD will record,

​​When He registers the peoples: ​​“This one was born there.”Selah

​7 ​​Both the singers and the players on instruments say, ​​“All my springs are in you.”

The City of Zion represents the dwelling place of FATHER and those who belong to HIM.  Its foundation is Love and its walls represent Truth and faith.  The walls separate those whose hearts are pure from all others.  Within this “city” dwells those whom FATHER has registered as being designated to bring forth life to a dying world.  It is the light set upon the hill to guide all into HIS Truth.

It is HIM WHO establishes each one of us for HIS purpose and we sense this as we continue our walk.  As you are led to read these words it is not by coincidence but part of HIS Divine Plan working in your life.  You hunger for the fullness of HIS SPIRIT to operate in your life and be assured that it is HIS Divine Intent for that purity of desire to take place and come forth as a wellspring of life.  There are many who would attempt to divert your attention and they may succeed on a temporary basis but you return to the City of Zion knowing that it is the dwelling place of THE MOST HIGH.

Registration is required for citizenship.  FATHER knows the location of all HIS sons and daughters and has dispatched angels to insure their mandates be completed on schedule.  Know that any apparent delay has been accounted for in your walk and purpose.   FATHER knows the end from the beginning and everything in between.  As we mature in our revelation of Love and its application to others, we see the necessity for all of our encounters.  Some of those encounters may be emotionally challenging but we must not let those emotions overtake and divert our attention from our calling.  We will be tested and tried so that we can be assayed and found to be 100% pure, allowing for extra purging to attain the level of purity required for registration.

100% pure gold is transparent whereas 99.999% isn’t.  Let us ascend forth to the City of Zion and enter its gates with praise and thanksgiving.  Let Truth be our guiding light and protection.  Let the wisdom and understanding undergird our individual dwellings as we inhabit the City.

In Revelation chapter 21, the beloved disciple wrote:

22 But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.

23 The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light.

24 And the nations of those who are saved shall walk in its light, and the kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it.

25 Its gates shall not be shut at all by day (there shall be no night there).

26 And they shall bring the glory and the honor of the nations into it.

27 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

We must not let lies nor deception be found among those whom we dwell with for those traits disqualify entry into the Holy City.  If sin enters the “camp”, it must be removed and not allowed to take root.  We must take a stand and prevent our emotions from dictating our actions in this area.  We must stand behind the Truth in all matters.  Being registered in the City requires us to be uncompromising as we walk out our specific purpose on behalf of mankind.  FATHER will protect HIS City and its inhabitants by all means necessary. 

There is a music originating out of this City that is unlike any other.  My wife has heard a few of the songs and singers as of late for the time is near.  Let this be encouraging to us all as we ascend up the mountain and enter through the gates of this great City.

The people of the earth are described as a sea of humanity in Isaiah chapter 57:

20   But the wicked are like the troubled sea,
When it cannot rest,
Whose waters cast up mire and dirt.

There are people who live in the Heavenlies, those who are earthly, and finally those who live in the troubled sea.  The seas are definitely troubled these days and are beginning to rage at times.  This sea of humanity is depicted in Matthew chapter 14:

22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.

23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.

24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

This particular story provides us with much instruction applicable to today’s situation.  Jesus sent the disciples into the midst of the sea knowing they would be subjected to the challenges of humanity.  At the same time He went up and separated Himself with FATHER to commune and receive instruction.  As expected the sea became contrary and challenged the disciples for there was no peace.

25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear.

27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

Here they are in the midst of a raging storm and Jesus says “Be of good cheer?”  He was not moved by the troubled seas or contrary wind for He knew FATHER had given Him command over the situation thus He trusted the Word spoken to Him while He was alone with FATHER.

28 And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.”

29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

For a few moments Peter embraced the same empowerment Jesus walked in while the others remained in the boat.  As a fisherman, Peter knew better than the rest to remain in the safety of the boat during a storm however that past experience did not keep him from stepping out into the raging sea.  Jesus was able to walk above the troubles of humanity and not be subjected to the lawlessness, fears, adversity, and perversity causing the seas to be troubled.  As we look to Him as our Example, we too will be able to rise above the calamity and walk on the water.  Not just a few steps as Peter, but as Jesus walked without any fear whatsoever.

We should be of good cheer knowing that FATHER has placed us here at this specific time in history to be a light unto the world.  The sea may be raging but we should be at peace.  If not, separate yourself unto FATHER until peace prevails in your heart.

Jesus did not keep the disciples from experiencing the troubled sea and neither will we be removed from the troubled sea of humanity.  We must not walk in fear of what is transpiring all around us but instead walk in faith.

31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

We must not doubt FATHER and HIS Plan.  If we are called to step out of the boat then be assured FATHER will have us operate in a higher law than that which causes us to sink.  Jesus understood the higher laws and operated in them as the need arose.  Let us do the same as we seek fellowship with Our Heavenly Father.  HE will equip us for every situation and we will rise above the troubled sea in faith and walk out our calling.

My wife and I marvel at the disintegration of the current society.  Those in charge perpetuate the illusion that all is well yet all of the indicators lead us to believe otherwise.  The so-called 1% are doing well but I am concerned about the 99%.  FATHER has made it clear to not lose hope but know that HE is fully aware of the current situation and HIS plan is firmly in place to bring forth Heaven to earth.  The nations will be judged and HIS deliverers are being prepared as the fullness of time approaches.

The story of Joseph provides us an excellent example to reference.  Thirteen famines are recorded in Scripture and Joseph played an important part in one of them.  Even though his brother intended harm to him and he went through many trials and tests, it was all part of Joseph’s training and purpose established by FATHER.  In the end, Joseph came to appreciate it as he referred to it when he revealed himself to his brothers in Genesis chapter 45:

3 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph; does my father still live?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence.

4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.

5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life.

6 For these two years the famine has been in the land, and there are still five years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvesting.

7 And God sent me before you to preserve a posterity (remnant) for you in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

8 So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

We must be encouraged that FATHER in HIS Divine Intent of Love will deliver this earth once again of the sin and lawlessness which has spread throughout the land.  FATHER has always raised up a remnant and protected that remnant in spite of man’s attempt to eliminate those who are called to be a standard of righteousness in the land.  Even the leaders will look to the remnant as “fathers” to seek wisdom and counsel in bringing forth Heaven to earth.  There will be a great revealing as the remnant is fully empowered to come forth in the midst of this moral famine.  As HE spoke through Isaiah in chapter 41, FATHER says to us:

10 ​​Fear not, for I am with you;

​​Be not dismayed, for I am your God.

​​I will strengthen you,

​​Yes, I will help you,

​​I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

​11 ​​“Behold, all those who were incensed against you

​​Shall be ashamed and disgraced;

​​They shall be as nothing,

​​And those who strive with you shall perish.

12 ​​You shall seek them and not find them—

​​Those who contended with you.

​​Those who war against you

​​Shall be as nothing,

​​As a nonexistent thing.

13 ​​For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand,

​​Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’