Servias Ministries Blog

Mankind’s current path is leading toward destruction because men and women who are in control are motivated by their own self interests and darkened understanding.  In their own eyes many of them believe they are doing the right things.  Right or wrong, soldiers are trained to do what they are told by their superiors.  The problem occurs when the superiors are not led by the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.  Instead they are led by their soulish and/or fleshly nature.  Paul addresses the issue in Romans chapter 12:

1  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

2  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

We are to present our bodies and minds to FATHER, not just our spirit man.  Both of these aspects must become submitted to our spirit which is led by FATHER’S Spirit.  This is our individual responsibility and cannot be assumed by anyone else.  Each of us must renew our own mind and we must train our mind to serve us in our walk with FATHER. 

You become like those you fellowship with.  When you are consistently hanging around people who are lawless, you will ultimately take on some of their views and habits.  Conversely, when you spend quality time with FATHER you will take on HIS attributes, and when this happens you will renew your mind and present your body as a Holy sacrifice.

Ephesians 5:25  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.

In the above passage, Paul provides us with the method by which our minds can be renewed: with the washing of water by the Word.  As each of us studies and meditates on FATHER’S Word, our minds are cleansed from the thoughts originating out of worldly thinking.  We begin to think as FATHER thinks as we take on HIS Character.  We begin to see others through HIS Eyes of Love as we become immersed in HIS Divine Intent.

Notice that first of all Christ Loved us before the washing occurs.  Love must be the intent as you are washed by the Word.  Without Love being the primary intent, any washing will be insufficient.  Sanctification and cleansing requires Love!  How can we take on Christ’s characteristics if HIS Love is not present in us.  If you do not yet see others first and foremost through the eyes of Love, you need some more cleansing.

Love looks beyond what the mind sees.  In each and every Scripture, we must always seek out the understanding according to the intent of Love.  If we do so, we will receive much greater revelation and many mysteries will be opened before our very eyes.  We will read passages in a new light and begin to see HIS Love in each topic as our eyes are being opened to a higher perspective.  As our mind is renewed we will ascend higher to HIS Ways.  We will no longer take action according to a lower understanding but are satisfied to only act when HE instructs us to do so.

If you do nothing in the area of renewing your mind, you will achieve nothing.  Our minds need renewed and we must acknowledge this reality.  When we are told “many are called but few are chosen” we must understand that there is some type of qualification to be chosen.  Those who lay down every weight that would encumber them from spending the needed time and focus on renewing their minds will be rewarded.  There are certain sins that each of us must uniquely deal with.  My weaknesses are different from yours thus there is no one formula for dealing with the flesh.  The writer of Hebrews wrote of this reality in chapter 12:

1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

There is a great cloud of witnesses waiting for us at the finish line so let us shed the weights slowing us down.  We must not let ourselves be distracted by the world’s priorities and enticements but instead let us trust FATHER’S Words of encouragement that as we pursue HIS Way our reward will be enduring.  It is up to each of us to renew our mind.  We need to know what FATHER is saying, not trusting in the words of others who may add their own interpretations.  As our minds are renewed we will take on FATHER’S Character and Intent and as a result our foreheads will be sealed.  What a great reward!

I am grateful for those who have responded to the opportunity to give to Brian and Freda.  I pray that FATHER bless you for your unconditional Love toward this couple who have dedicated their lives to spread the Good News.  See: http://www.servias.org/?p=3619

If FATHER is dealing with you to give, then do so.  If HE hasn’t, don’t feel guilty or obligated to respond.  HE may have another avenue prepared for you to be a blessing to others.

Psalm 4:2 ​​How long, O you sons of men, ​​Will you turn my glory to shame?

​​How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood?

Economic reports continue to roll in pointing to a day of reckoning.  I marvel how men focus and follow paths that lead to certain destruction.  When we read and watch the news about how armies are blinded to the Truth, we only need to go to Deuteronomy chapter 28 where FATHER lists the ramifications of disobedience:

28 The LORD will strike you with madness and blindness and confusion of heart.

29 And you shall grope at noonday, as a blind man gropes in darkness; you shall not prosper in your ways; you shall be only oppressed and plundered continually, and no one shall save you.

Why would HE do that?  To save world from utter destruction.  If an army is both empowered and disobedient, it will destroy everything in its path and FATHER will not allow that to come to pass.  HE will protect HIS Remnant wherever they are.  HE will dispatch angels if necessary to blind those who would do harm to those who fully trust in FATHER and have pursued the full revelation of Love.  HE brought fire down from Heaven when Elijah was confronted by adversaries.  Do you think HE will do any less for you or me?

Psalm 4:3 ​​But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly;

​​The LORD will hear when I call to Him.

​4 ​​Be angry, and do not sin.

​​Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.  Selah

5 ​​Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, ​​And put your trust in the LORD.

Who do you put your trust in?  Men and women who only have self-preservation as their priority?  Men who have succumb to greed?  Those who are willing to accept the deaths of innocent people as “unintended” consequences?  I guess after spending over 40 years in finance and technology, you could say that I am an expert in the world’s eyes.  If you only knew how quickly a complex, technical world could collapse with one misstep by an inexperienced software engineer, you would have similar concerns about the fragility of the current system.  On top of that, you have hackers who are motivated by scarcity and self exaltation who wish to disrupt the masses.  Where does the current path lead?   Selah.

The body is designed to heal itself and live forever yet men have created countless chemicals which are bombarding the body’s immune system on a continual basis.  Some of these chemicals are dispersed by ignorance whereas others are dispersed by nefarious individuals who wish to control population.  Of course they are the ones who should remain after the masses are gone.  Pharmaceutical companies are continually devising schemes to eliminate competitors who supply natural supplements.  They throw money at legislators to enacts laws that are designed to remove competition by requiring excessive and unnecessary regulations preventing smaller companies from competing.  Their drugs are toxic by their own admission- one potential benefit versus 10-20 potential negative effects (including death).  It is really getting ugly out there.

It is so obvious to me that only FATHER can pull us out of this mess!

We can get angry but must not sin.  It is time to be still until FATHER instructs us to act.  Until we are endued with power and authority from On High, any actions are vain and are no different than those who have created the mess we are in.  We must keep our focus on our First Love and let Love be our intent.  Love will restore the earth and all the inhabitants.  I am convinced that FATHER will provide the solutions to each and every problem man has created but those solutions will only be given to those who have been perfected by Love.  Otherwise, the solutions would be exploited just as they have been in the past.

Psalm 4:6 ​​There are many who say, ​​“Who will show us any good?”

​​LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.

7 ​​You have put gladness in my heart, ​​More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.

8 ​​I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; ​​For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Knowing that FATHER has our best interest at heart allows me to sleep soundly at night.  As the heathen rage, I am at peace.  As men devise plots that are intended for harm, FATHER knows who they are and where they are at.  HE will ultimately bring forth HIS judgment and balance the scales, I don’t have to.  I will simply be still and wait on HIM to give me instructions that promote Life and blessing for all of mankind.  Trusting in HIM is our safety net.

Psalms 2 asks the rhetorical question “Why do the nations rebel?” and “Why do they plot a vain thing?”.  It is because they are led by their fleshly and carnal desires and are fully disconnected from a relationship with the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.  Throughout history when mankind has distanced itself from FATHER, vanity, rebellion, and division occur.

Once again, we are moving toward a crescendo where a major shift will occur.  Jesus alerted us of this period of time in Matthew 24:

3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”

4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.

5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.

6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.

8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Jesus instructed us not to be troubled and in order to fulfill His instruction we must have faith in His Word.  How else can we be at peace when war, famine, pestilence, and earthquakes are happening all around us?  In order to be of great faith, we must first comprehend FATHER’S great Love for us.  As we increase in the revelation of HIS Love we will have full assurance that HE will deliver us from the plotting of those who are currently in control.  Jesus continues:

9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations for My name’s sake.

10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.

11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.

12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold

Is there any question whatsoever that lawlessness is everywhere?  Every single day there are a multitude of news reports of illegal, immoral, and unethical activities in every aspect of our society.  The moral fiber of this country is now missing for the most part.  Self-centered officials will sacrifice anyone who would attempt to challenge their positions.  The threat to national security is the default rationalization for lawlessness at the highest levels.  Who determines what is right and just now?  Actions are based on self-preservation rather than serving the public.

Jesus warned us that the Love (Agape) of many would grow cold.  Why?  Because they allowed themselves to be moved by what they see and no longer trusted in FATHER’S Plan to redeem all of mankind.  They have become so frustrated with the prevailing lawlessness that they have become impatient for change.  In response they begin taking action as though it has been ordained by FATHER… as though HE needs our help.  They are no longer waiting on THE LORD.  We must not let our Love grow cold!  This is why I implore you to spend time with FATHER moment by moment and return to your first Love.  As you do, your faith will be energized and the actions of others will no longer impact your peace.  It is my intent to stir up your Love and exhort you to not give up on FATHER’S Plan in spite of what you see and hear all around you.  Jesus is our High Priest and has shown us The Way to draw near to FATHER.  Let us exhort others to that full assurance we have as well:

Hebrews 10:19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,

20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,

21 and having a High Priest over the house of God,

22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,

25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

No matter what happens we must guard ourselves from having our Love grow cold and we must not let our faith waver. “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”  Our Love is being perfected and we will be found to have great faith as a result.

The carnal man would have you believe that you cannot attain perfection.  It is the guilt of the past that often weighs you down as you proceed on the path FATHER has called you.  “Self” wants to keep you from moving higher in Spiritual understanding because the ego knows that as you ascend toward Mount Zion, you will shed the old man and the associated cravings.  We must take command of our mind and focus on the higher Truths FATHER is revealing to us in this hour:

Philippians 4:8  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

As we meditate on the Truth, our thought life is cleansed of the impure, selfish thoughts.  We begin to see people through the eyes of Love rather than the eyes of judgment.  The fact is the vessels of dishonor are maturing toward their end at the same time the vessels of honor are coming to full perfection.  If anyone understood moving away from unrighteousness, it was Paul who was Saul.  His redemption assured him that there is hope for all and he understood the free gift given to all by the Blood of Jesus Christ as he wrote:

Romans 5:19  For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.

This clear path to perfection is only hindered by our unwillingness to move forward in maturity.  Our salvation is a gift but those called to become overcomers require a full commitment.  HIS Blood is sufficient for your entrance to Heaven but your willingness to serve HIM determines which group or squadron you will function and participate in.  HE is drawing those who have a deep desire to serve mankind to a higher place in Spiritual terms.  These will be known by their Love for mankind and their willingness to be led by the HOLY SPIRIT rather than their own minds.  Not my will but yours, FATHER!

The priorities of those called to this higher calling to serve will cause them to put away old aspirations.  When the mind was in control, their priorities were different.  They may have focused on sports, the political scene, or other various organizations to associate with.  But as they moved away from the mind’s path to “The Way”, their priorities changed.  They didn’t isolate themselves from the others, their priorities simply changed.  They embraced fellowship over competition and status.  They began looking for ways to serve others rather than exploit them.  They began to appreciate life and all of creation and simply let life “be”.

As we move toward perfection, we must focus on submitting fully to HIS Spirit in our daily walk, not just during the heat of the battle.  For in HIM we live and move and have our being as Paul stated in Acts 17:28.  Our faith must have a foundation of Love supporting it because any other foundation will be as sand when the rains come and the winds blow.  When Love is your primary intent, nothing that man does will dissuade you from your expectation of what FATHER states will come to pass.  Your expectation lines up with FATHER’S Word to you.

Romans 10:17  So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

When FATHER speaks, faith comes to those who have ears to hear.  Every Word HE speaks has power within it to cause it to come to pass.  The carnal mind cannot comprehend the reality that there is “substance” to faith-filled words.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

When FATHER speaks, manifestation occurs.  We only have to look at the universe and its constant expansion to observe this Truth.  If HE says we can attain to a pure heart, we must accept that Truth and proceed accordingly and quit listening to the carnal mind which is forever condemning us for our past actions and thoughts.  We must cast down vain imaginations and be tenacious in our quest to become the full expressions of HIS Love on this earth.  As for me, I will not be denied this Truth in my life.  I will continue to run the race knowing that the most difficult leg of the race is the last 100 yards.  That final leg of the race is where you find full commitment to the high calling.  Anyone can start a race, but how many are truly committed to finishing?  When we see the finish line, we are refreshed and tap into an energy that remained dormant until this very hour.  Let us move on toward perfection!

Fear or terror is often associated with confusion due to the unknown, especially when given a bad or adverse report.  When we become distressed, our peace is challenged and if we don’t deal with the adversity, our emotions will take control over our spirit.  Peace in our hearts will become a distant reality.  By spending time with FATHER our peace will once again increase and overtake the fear that has gripped our hearts.  We must not let the world determine our state of being.  We must overcome fear by trusting in FATHER’S Love for us:

Psalm 23:Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

The carnal mind of spiritual darkness is the second challenge.  Those who approach Scripture on an intellectual basis have their understanding darkened.  FATHER is multifaceted in every area whereas the mind is binary in nature- up/down, in/out, white/black, etc.  When the mind is in control, it will create problems to fix instead of walking according to the SPIRIT.  Much time and resource are wasted by those who walk intellectually.

1 Corinthians 2:13 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.

15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.

16 For “who has known the mind of the LORD that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.

Pride and vain imaginations represent the third challenge.  Self-importance is a hallmark of those who walk around in spiritual pride and they move the focus away from FATHER in order to be at the center of attention.  They would lead you to believe that without them, FATHER’S Plan will not be fulfilled.

2 Corinthians 10:4 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,

You can be assured that those hung up in this third challenge will have their day of reckoning.  It may not be today or tomorrow but be assured it will come.  They will finally believe their own vain imaginations and take some course of action that will expose them for what and who they are.

Proverbs 16:18  Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

The forth challenge: The harlot spirit of using external gimmicks to falsely indicate an anointing.  Oh what a sensitive topic.  This area is where we must be vigilant not to be taken in by the appearance of godliness but without GODLY fruit.  A harlot will lure you away from the true relationship by the outward appearance only to leave you empty afterward.  There is often a formula to success and “if you will only walk out those steps you will be blessed” will be their declaration.  Jesus specifically warned us of those who would deceive us with a “false” anointing:

Matthew 24:23 “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it.

24 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

25 See, I have told you beforehand.

26 “Therefore if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it

Challenge number five is the “defenseless” walk.  In the sight of these people, every solution is on the outside and there is nothing within them to guide them.  They rely on everyone else for their blessing or solution.  They do not see FATHER inside of them thus they cannot be led by the HOLY SPIRIT.  They are not overcomers but are overcome themselves and go from one crisis to another.  There is nothing internally to draw from.  As FATHER lives in us and thus HIS Life is within, we no longer view ourselves as defenseless but now know HE is with us and will never leave us.  As we receive HIS SPIRIT, HE has granted us life within us just as HE did Jesus:

John 5:26 For as the Father has life in Himself, so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself.

Conformance to the world’s way is the sixth challenge.  “This is the way we have always done it” is the excuse those people use to conform us using peer pressure.  FATHER moved the camp 41 times before the children entered into the Promised Land.  We must not allow revelation to become tradition, a recurring theme in the church world.  FATHER is refreshing by having us break the mold and often directing us to do unconventional things which make no sense to the world.  HE is outside the box of the world’s thinking and would like for us to join him.

Isaiah 55:9   “For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.

The final challenge is overcoming our own trials and tribulation… the ego, flesh, carnal man.  This is where the wheat is separated from the chaff, where we put off the old man which is the final challenge of the true overcomer.

Revelation 2:26 And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations—

​27 ​‘​He shall rule them with a rod of iron;

​​They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels.

The rod of iron is the anointing of power and authority to be given the Overcomers to rule and reign over the nations.  This true anointing will be sufficient to overcome all the turmoil and confusion of the current system.  The overcomers are not fearful but instead are enlightened and see the stark lawlessness of the current system.  These overcomers know that all power is from FATHER and they are HIS vessels of Honor and are fully dependent upon HIS SPIRIT.  They are not deceived by the trickery or external gimmicks proposed by those who would appear to have the solutions.  They have put on the full armor of GOD and will no longer conform to the world’s ways that lead toward death and destruction.  Finally, they have overcome their own carnal nature and put the old self to death.  Yes there are challenges to your maturity but FATHER has provided the means and the methods to overcome them all.  Those who address these challenges head on will be rewarded accordingly and will enter into the Promised Land.

The current system promotes scarcity yet FATHER continues to create galaxies at an exponential rate.  Man’s ways move toward scarcity whereas FATHER’S way moves toward abundance.  Why are so many barely getting by?  I would suggest that they are living without being fully connected with FATHER.  Why?  Do you think a loving father would withhold any good thing from his son or daughter?  Jesus clearly stated the Love of FATHER for HIS children:

Luke 11:9  “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

10  For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

11  If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish?

12  Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

13  If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

In the above passage, Jesus is speaking about asking for and receiving the Holy Spirit to become resident and operational in men’s lives.  Do you think this is the only application and manifestation of FATHER’S Love?  This is the critical first step in being led by THE SPIRIT for you must receive the Holy Spirit in order to be led.  But to what end?  Isn’t being led by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of establishing FATHER’S Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven?

One of the simplest ways to get people’s attention is to be generous.  When you seek to give more than what is requested, it impacts the recipient in a notable fashion.  What message does it send?  “I want you to live beyond scarcity and I will be a part of overcoming lack in your life.”  What is your response when you buy a good or service and receive more than what you bargained for?  How do you feel about the other party?

Luke 6:37 “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.”

Generous giving requires that the giver to judge not, condemn not, and forgive for this is what Love does.  It is so easy for the one who has resources to rationalize why the recipient should not be given too much.  “They are poor stewards so it won’t do any good.”  “They don’t need my help, they already have plenty.”  “They wronged me so why should I help them?”  The list goes on and on.  Consider your past acts toward FATHER?  You too were ungodly when Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for you.

If you are not a generous giver, you are void of HIS Word in that area.  I learned this reality the hard way in 1984.  I had been living in Divine health for over 5 years at the time and FATHER told me to slow down.  My job was extremely demanding and I had much to do.  In April of that year I contracted Hepatitis A from shellfish and it turned out to be the worst case our doctor had encountered.  Upset, I went to FATHER about this unexpected illness and HE told me I was “void of HIS Word”.  I pleaded my case and reminded HIM of all the Christian books and tapes I consumed, intense study associated with those materials, etc.  His question to me- “When was the last time you studied My Word in the area of health and healing?”  Oops!  Since I had been healthy, the topic was not a priority. 

In looking back, that was selfish of me for others could have received ministry by HIS Word from my mouth.  I repented and was given specific instructions for removing the void in this area.  The result was that after 11 days, I was healed of Hepatitis when according to my doctor I should have been off work for a minimum of six weeks.  It was a tough lesson but I am grateful.

You can’t give what you don’t have.  In James chapter 4 we read:

3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.

Do you earnestly seek to be a conduit for FATHER’S Love to mankind or are your prayers mainly about getting your own needs met?  The flesh cannot understand that when you have others’ best interest at heart, your needs are met as well.  You may say that you have nothing to give?  We all have time we can give.  We all have words and acts of kindness to distribute.  Start with what you have and see if FATHER doesn’t expand your sphere of influence.  It starts with the seeds of generous giving.  HE will provide the increase for HE is not slack to perform HIS Word. 

Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,

​​The world and those who dwell therein.

2 ​​For He has founded it upon the seas,

​​And established it upon the waters.

King David very specifically acknowledged and established WHO is the Possessor of Heaven and earth… Our Heavenly Father.  Men may have been given derivative power but it is only been given to carry out FATHER’S Plan, Will, and purpose.  All three aspects have Love as the Divine Intent.

Yesterday I referenced the rich man who had been given resources to steward over.  Those who are wealthy and fail to acknowledge and reverence FATHER tend to believe that they are someone special and entitled.  Generally, they end up living in lack in some critical area in life, an area money can’t buy.  Others live in constant lack.  They are always looking for ways to extract resources from other in order to make ends meet when they should be looking to FATHER to supply all their need.  They have yet to receive the revelation that FATHER is willing to meet their need as they pursue a relationship with HIM, not just HIS resources.  They are too self-centered and need to get beyond themselves and look to FATHER with a pure, repentant heart for HE will meet them where they are at but they take control of their thoughts and cast down vain imaginations.

We should be anxious for nothing and Paul addressed this anxiety in Philippians chapter 4:

6  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

7  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Once HIS Peace begins to permeate your soul and body, you will begin to view your life in a new and different light.  You will become empowered and optimistic about the future.  You will rest assured that HE is hearing your prayers and you are content in whatever state you are currently in.  Paul understood this reality:

8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

The Apostle Paul dealt with many physical challenges as he ministered to the Gentiles: “In stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often.  From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one.  Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the deep;  in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;  in weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness—”.  Most of us will never experience the extreme hardships Paul faced yet he stated:

11  Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

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

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

It is the anointing of Christ that empowers us to be content and to have peace in whatever state we are in.  FATHER has unlimited resources and has sufficient resources for all who dwell on the face of the earth.  HE will use those who walk in HIS Wisdom and understanding to deploy those resources once they step into their calling.  This remnant will close out the Age of Pentecost and usher in the Age of Tabernacles according to HIS perfect plan.  They understand the need for resources to flow through them rather than for those resources to be hoarded or fully consumed stemming from a view of lack or scarcity.

The Philippians understood this flow as Paul stated:

18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus (means lovely) the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.

19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Verse 19 has been used as a plea to receive by those in the “Faith” movement of the past and without regard to the context of giving mentioned in verse 18.  FATHER wants to meet all our needs but in proper fashion.  HE will not supply abundance to be consumed improperly.  That is why it is so important to understand HIS Character so that we can properly steward HIS resources.  Only then will those resources flow freely through us, not just to us.  Psalm 24 continues:

3 ​​Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD?

​​Or who may stand in His holy place?

4 ​​He who has clean hands and a pure heart,

​​Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol,

​​Nor sworn deceitfully.

5 ​​He shall receive blessing from the LORD,

​​And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Let us ascend to FATHER’s Divine Intent of Love that we may become vessels of HIS Love and resources to flow through!