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We are to live a surrendered life and focus only what is important to FATHER, not what the world wants us to think..

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:

1 Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender yourselves to God to be His Sacred, living sacrifices. And live in Holiness, experiencing all that delights His Heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship.

Who or what else would you even consider submitting your life to?  A man or woman who may not even be around tomorrow?  A philosophy which is ever-changing in its views based on the latest fads?  Facts which may be debunked tomorrow based on new research and observation?  FATHER will not change and Truth is only found where HE resides.

2 Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes.

Transformation of your soul is an ongoing process so don’t think it will be finished any time soon.  I am continually amazed at the new facets and Truths FATHER reveals as I am able to handle them.  HE will answer questions which have been at the back of our minds as we are ready to receive them.  Our focus should simply be the consistent transformation efforts brought on by The Word.

3 God has given me grace to speak a warning about pride. I would ask each of you to be emptied of self-promotion and not create a false image of your importance. Instead, honestly assess your worth by using your God-given faith as the standard of measurement, and then you will see your true value with an appropriate self-esteem.

The world encourages us to be self-promoting in all our communications.  No matter what or who you see in the media, they will self-promote even in a subtle fashion in order to convince you of their message.  We should simply preach Christ!  It matters not who I am or who you are… only Christ in us the Hope of Glory.

It is time for the church to quit feeding the congregations soul food.  The recent health crisis made it abundantly clear that the church was not prepared to step up and minister life to those in dire straits.  We all need to be fully transformed and embrace who we are in Christ and come to the revelation that we have within us the power and authority to deal with any crisis which arises. 

We need to appropriate what is in us.  We don’t need another prayer chain.  We don’t need to beg FATHER to intervene when HE has already intervened on our behalf by giving us HIS Son for our empowerment.  FATHER and Jesus are waiting on us to embrace the revelation found in Paul’s writings of Colossians chapters one and two.  It is time to press in!

Watching over our words is critical to our maturity as Sons and Daughters.

James wrote by The Holy Spirit in his epistle chapter 3:

2 We all fail in many areas, but especially with our words. Yet if we’re able to bridle the words we say we are powerful enough to control ourselves in every way, and that means our character is mature and fully developed. 3 Horses have bits and bridles in their mouths so that we can control and guide their large body. 4 And the same with mighty ships, though they are massive and driven by fierce winds, yet they are steered by a tiny rudder at the direction of the person at the helm.

5 And so the tongue is a small part of the body yet it carries great power! Just think of how a small flame can set a huge forest ablaze. 6 And the tongue is a fire! It can be compared to the sum total of wickedness and is the most dangerous part of our human body. It corrupts the entire body and is a hellish flame! It releases a fire that can burn throughout the course of human existence.

9 We use our tongue to praise God our Father and then turn around and curse a person who was made in his very image! 10 Out of the same mouth we pour out words of praise one minute and curses the next. My brothers and sisters, this should never be!

James shares the importance of watching over our words and the power contained therein.  The adversary also pays close attention to our words.  We either agree with Our Heavenly FATHER and Truth, or we agree with the adversary and his deceptions.  As always, it is our choice.

As we align ourselves with The Word, our maturity level increases.  Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:

10 Don’t you believe that the Father is living in me and that I am living in the Father? Even My Words are not My own but come from my Father, for He lives in me and performs His miracles of power through Me. 11 Believe that I live as One with My Father and that My Father lives as one with Me—or at least, believe because of the mighty miracles I have done.

If Jesus relied totally on The Word from FATHER, we should too!  A mature Son or Daughter is fully convinced of the power and authority of FATHER’S Word and has total trust in It as well thus the expectation will have zero doubt that The Word will come to pass.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:

26 And in a similar way, the Holy Spirit takes hold of us in our human frailty to empower us in our weakness. For example, at times we don’t even know how to pray, or know the best things to ask for. But the Holy Spirit rises up within us to super-intercede on our behalf, pleading to God with emotional sighs too deep for words.

27 God, the Searcher of the heart, knows fully our longings, yet HE also understands the desires of the Spirit, because the Holy Spirit passionately pleads before God for us, His Holy ones, in perfect harmony with God’s plan and our destiny.

FATHER left nothing to chance when HE sent The Comforter to us to intercede through our Holy language which is non-discernable by the enemy.  What a perfect plan!

The words “try” or “maybe” are not found in Heaven.  Each of us is intended to become fruit-bearing branches and yielded to HIS Life and knowing GOD in HIS fullness.  We are HIS Believing Ones.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Colossians chapter 1:

9 Since we first heard about you, we’ve kept you always in our prayers that you would receive the perfect knowledge of God’s pleasure over your lives, making you reservoirs of every kind of Wisdom and Spiritual understanding.

Where can you get the revelation of that perfect knowledge?  It is found in your book written before you were formed (Psalm 139:16).  Are you a reservoir of every kind of Wisdom and Spiritual understanding yet?  I cannot claim to be … yet.  This is why I have chosen to fully immerse myself in The Word and disregard what the world is trying to sell us on concerning the current chaos.

10 We pray that you would walk in the ways of true righteousness, pleasing God in every good thing you do. Then you’ll become fruit-bearing branches, yielding to HIS life, and maturing in the rich experience of knowing God in HIS fullness! 11 And we pray that you would be energized with all his explosive power from the realm of HIS magnificent glory, filling you with great hope

If you are not currently having that rich experience, then you don’t yet know GOD in HIS fullness.  The good news is that the issue can be resolved.  You can do things on your own or you can yield to HIM.  As always, FATHER has given you the choice.

When we become fruit-bearing branches, we are fully functioning Believing Ones.  We then become problem solvers and history makers.  This is what Jesus did and we are called to produce the same fruit in our realm of influence.  He wants us to be in full unity with Him and produce only the good fruit with its source from Heaven.

As you and I press in to full and complete unity with Jesus, Father, and The Holy Spirit, we will begin solving the problems currently plaguing the world.  There is no virus that concerns Jesus and it should not concern us either.  Our faith IN HIM needs to grow to the point that we “know that we know” and are not hesitant in our faith.

This applies to other physical issues as well.  We are made in HIS likeness and HE is not subject to sickness or disease.  We need to embrace this Truth in our own walk.

Do not consider past failures as some form of disqualification from embracing these Truths.  Jesus’ Blood is sufficient for dealing with every failure- past, present, and future.

As Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Colossians chapter 1:

18 He is the Head of his body, which is the church. And since He is the beginning and the firstborn Heir in resurrection, He is the most exalted One, holding first place in everything. 19 For God is satisfied to have all His fullness dwelling in Christ. 20 And by the blood of His cross, everything in Heaven and earth is brought back to Himself—back to its original intent, restored to innocence again!

The Blood of Jesus has restored you and me back to innocence again!  You are seen as innocent.  I am innocent as well!  Let us be grateful for His Blood in accomplishing what no man could do… restore our innocence!!!

As I wrote yesterday, every church should be known for these five qualities: (1) working for the Kingdom, (2) persevering, (3) not being tolerant of sin, (4) examining the claims of ministries, and (5) enduring trials bravely. Yet doing all this without a passionate Love for Jesus Christ weakens our power and witness in the world.

Most churches have focused on entertainment which is interesting and enjoyable to experience.  Colored light shows with strobe lights and heart-pounding music can be experienced every Sunday.  The singers and musicians perform on the stage and prepare the people for an informative message of milk to consume.  People’s emotions are tweaked and they feel good upon their departure.  What is left by Friday?  What spiritual changes occurred throughout the week which caused good fruit to be produced?

The devil always tries to keep people in a deficit to where they are, always in need and then he uses the powers that be to manipulate and conveniently be there with a worldly fix, but not the solution.  You may be waiting for something to end but you may be the one who is meant to end it.  If there is a virus among those you know, you may be the one whom FATHER intends to heal them.  This requires experiential knowledge.

Experiential knowledge is a part of you that can and will act when confronted with an event that requires immediate action.  It does not allow time for you to think of alternatives, you simply act from what is already resident in you.  Jesus was never hesitant.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Colossians chapter 2:

7 Your spiritual roots go deeply into His Life as you are continually infused with strength, encouraged in every way. For you are established in the faith you have absorbed and enriched by your devotion to Him!

Immersion in The Word causes you to be infused with strength and encouraged in every way.  You absorb The Word into your soul which translates to experiential knowledge to act which becomes your first nature, not second nature.  The adversary is well aware of this Truth and will attempt to thwart your commitment to immersing yourself to the point of experiential knowledge.  He will use whatever and/or whomever he can to divert your attention:

8 Beware that no one distracts you or intimidates you in their attempt to lead you away from Christ’s fullness by pretending to be full of wisdom when they’re filled with endless arguments of human logic. For they operate with humanistic and clouded judgments based on the mindset of this world system, and not the anointed Truths of the Anointed One.

I have ignorantly allowed distractions in the past to cause me to fail certain tests.  The good news is that I did not fail the course.  I am able to retake those tests until I pass them.  I am determined to pass all the tests I failed in the past!  How about you?

9 For He is the complete fullness of Deity living in human form. 10 And our own completeness is now found in Him. We are completely filled with God as Christ’s fullness overflows within us. He is the Head of every kingdom and authority in the universe!

When you choose to immerse yourself in The Word, then your faith will grow strong in the Truth and you will act in the Reality of Truth when confronted with any situation.  This is what Agape Love does!

We are meant to walk in power and authority in all areas and not simply be observers.  We are called to be history makers.  Do not defer to others.  Some of you may consider yourself inadequate… don’t!  You are equipped to become a mature Son or Daughter, but it is your choice to rise above the deception of being inadequate. 

The adversary may have been using parents and/or others to convince you of such inadequacy.  Your spiritual assets were given before you were formed in the womb and the devil has tried to suppress their revelation and use ever since.  Don’t be deceived.  You can have access to your book in Heaven so pursue its contents for it is meant for you to know what has been imparted in your spirit.  Immersion in The Word will facilitate its access.

Every church should be known for these five qualities: (1) working for the Kingdom, (2) persevering, (3) not being tolerant of sin, (4) examining the claims of ministries, and (5) enduring trials bravely. Yet doing all this without a passionate Love for Jesus Christ weakens our power and witness in the world.

Jesus spoke to the Beloved Disciple John to write in Revelation chapter 2:

1 Write the following to the messenger of the congregation in Ephesus. For these are the Words of the One who holds the seven stars firmly in His Right Hand, Who walks among the seven golden lampstands:

2 I know all that you’ve done for Me—you have worked hard and persevered. I know that you don’t tolerate evil. You have tested those who claimed to be apostles and proved they are not, for they were imposters. 3 I also know how you have bravely endured trials and persecutions because of My Name, yet you have not become discouraged. 4 But I have this against you: you have abandoned the passionate Love you had for me at the beginning. 5 Think about how far you have fallen! Repent and do the works of Love you did at first. I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place of influence if you do not repent. 6 Although, to your credit, you despise the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also despise. 7 The one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is saying now to all the churches. To the one who overcomes I will give access to feast on the fruit of the Tree of Life that is found in the paradise of God.

Our first Love is the Love God has for us! We Love God because HE first Loved us. Being Loved deeply and eternally is the definition of our “first Love.” It is a Love that will be expressed by our passionate devotion to Jesus Christ, and seen in our relationships with others.

These are Words spoken by Jesus are among those which will not pass away as I wrote about yesterday.  You can have plenty of works for The Kingdom but if you do not have the right motivation of Agape Love, your fruit will be lacking.  This is why The Holy Spirit keeps having me emphasize the vital importance of Agape Love in our lives.  Agape Love should be our motivating force causing us to speak, act, and give.

GOD is Love, Jesus is Love, and The Holy Spirit is Love.  All Three reside spiritually in The Sons and Daughters as we have revealed those mysteries in past writings.  If we are being led by The Holy Spirit, then we are led by Agape Love and given access to feast on the fruit of the Tree of Life.

The paradise of God is now found within the hearts of Jesus’ Loving followers. See Song. 4:11–15. The Tree of Life is Christ within us, the hope of glory. The fruit of that tree is reserved for those who overcome.

If you are not walking in this Agape Love, repent now!  It is never too late.  If you are being attacked by the adversary, be encouraged for FATHER always has the last move on your behalf against the adversary.  I was recently attacked and overcame it.  My response to the devil, “Is that all you got?”  I was restored and encouraged by FATHER to persevere through these tests of faith.  You can do the same.

The Greek word for “repent” is metanoia and means more than simply changing one’s mind. It means “to take another mind.” Every believer needs to turn from his or her error and take “another mind,” the Mind of Christ.

How do you take The Mind of Christ?  Immerse yourself in HIS Word which reflects HIS Mind.  Accept the Word at face value and let The Holy Spirit reveal the deep mysteries found within.  The best translation of passages is where power and authority emanate from those passages.  This is why I look at multiple translations when The Holy Spirit gives me a Scripture to dwell on.  He shows me which translation reveals His Intent.

“So the one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is presently saying to all the churches.”  The Key is a passionate Love for Christ.

The world wants to diminish the value of Jesus’ Words.  FATHER is always speaking forth greater value toward us that aligns with what HE wrote in our book.  We are valuable to HIM and we need to pay close attention to the Words of Jesus.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 24:

35 “The earth and sky will wear out and fade away before one Word I speak loses its power or fails to accomplish its purpose.”

Jesus tells us to pay close attention to every Word He speaks, without exception.  We should not assign a lower value to His Words in the Gospels than those Words given to us in the Epistles.

36 “Concerning that day and exact hour, no one knows when it will arrive, not even the angels of heaven—only the Father knows. 37 For it will be like it was in the days of Noah when the Son of Man appears. 38 Before the flood, people lived their lives eating, drinking, marrying, and having children. 39 They didn’t realize the end was near until Noah entered the ark, and then suddenly, the flood came and took them all away in judgment. It will happen the same way when the Son of Man appears. 40 At that time, two men will be working on the farm; one will be taken away in judgment, the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding grain; one will be taken away in judgment, the other left. 42 This is why you must stay alert: because no one knows the day your Lord will come.

It is also recorded in Acts chapter 1 when Jesus responded to the question posed by the disciples:

6 Every time they were gathered together, they asked Jesus, “Lord, is it now the time for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”

7 He answered, “The Father is the One Who sets the fixed dates and the times of their fulfillment. You are not permitted to know the timing of all that He has prepared by his own authority.

Jesus does not know when “the second coming” will take place.  Neither do the angels.  Only Father knows!  Jesus told us twice that it is up to FATHER ONLY to determine when the end time events will transpire.  In the meantime, set aside your end time prophecy books and CD’S and focus on doing your part to establish the Kingdom on earth.  FATHER will take care of the rest.

Our kids in need went back to school within the last two weeks only to deal with the “mask mandate”/quarantine protocols that are being required of them.

In speaking with the superintendent, the teachers and counselors are overwhelmed with all the extra monitoring and reporting. I have suspended my request for specific testimonies until things settle down.

I suggest that you pray for the teachers, counselors, and kids to give them strength during this stressful time. Our goal is to encourage the kids that they are valuable and we will continue providing gift and food cards so that they can be sustained during this time. The distribution of cards has not ceased but continues to be a source of assistance.

Thank you for your continued support!

FATHER is always speaking clearly in THE  SPIRIT.  People have turned up the other voices of the world which are competing with HIS Voice and those voices obscure HIS Voice.

If you want to hear FATHER’S Voice, then you must stop exposing yourself to the other voices.  Anything that has your attention is included in the hindrances to hearing FATHER’S Voice.  Friends, family, associates, phone messages, Youtube, Facebook, computer games, worldly music, and the list of distractions grow.

The adversary does not want you to hear GOD’S Voice so you can see the intent behind many of the television shows, movies, music, and other such media inputs meant to draw you away from HIS Voice.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Corinthians chapter 6:

14 Don’t continue to team up with unbelievers in mismatched alliances, for what partnership is there between righteousness and rebellion? Who could mingle light with darkness? 15 What harmony can there be between Christ and satan? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 16 What friendship does God’s temple have with demons? For indeed, we are the temple of the living God, just as God has said:

I will make My home in them and walk among them.

I will be their God, and they will be My people.

17 For this reason,

“Come out from among them and be separate,” says the Lord.

“Touch nothing that is unclean, and I will embrace you.

18 I will be a true Father to you,

    and you will be My Beloved Sons and Daughters,”

    says the Lord Yahweh Almighty”

When FATHER speaks a Word to you, It goes into your spirit and feeds your spirit thus It nourishes you.  As this occurs, you are able to hear better.  As a result, you increase in fruit production.

Jesus spoke in John chapter 15:

5 “I am the sprouting vine and you’re My branches. As you live in union with Me as your Source, fruitfulness will stream from within you—but when you live separated from Me you are powerless. 6 If a person is separated from Me, he is discarded; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire to be burned. 7 But if you live in life-union with Me and if My Words live powerfully within you—then you can ask whatever you desire and it will be done. 8 When your lives bear abundant fruit, you demonstrate that you are My mature disciples who glorify My Father!

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Corinthians chapter 2:

12 For we did not receive the spirit of this world system but the Spirit of God, so that we might come to understand and experience all that grace has lavished upon us. 13 And we articulate these realities with the Words imparted to us by the Spirit and not with the words taught by human wisdom. We join together Spirit-revealed truths with Spirit-revealed words.

14 Someone living on an entirely human level rejects the revelations of God’s Spirit, for they make no sense to him. He can’t understand the revelations of the Spirit because they are only discovered by the illumination of the Spirit. 15 Those who live in the Spirit are able to carefully evaluate all things, and they are subject to the scrutiny of no one but God. 16 For

Who has ever intimately known the mind of the Lord Yahweh well enough to become His counselor?

Christ has, and we possess Christ’s perceptions.

When you immerse yourself in the Word, you begin to remove those voices originating from the world.  As a result, you will no longer reject FATHER’S Word in certain areas which were off limits in your own mind, will, and/or emotions.  You become an open book to HIM.  When this occurs, FATHER’S Voice becomes clearer and you begin responding to HIS Directives resulting in producing more fruit as a mature Son or Daughter.

Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:

1 Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender yourselves to God to be HIS Sacred, living sacrifices. And live in Holiness, experiencing all that delights His heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship.

2 Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in HIS Eyes.

If you cut off the influences of the world, the transformation of your mind will occur quicker.  It is all about what you are willing to surrender to FATHER, HE knows it and you know it.

FATHER has a perfect strategy for HIS Plan concerning your success and provision.  FATHER did not create you to fail in this life.  Are you willing to lay everything before HIM in exchange for the Heavenly Treasures stockpiled for you?  When you do, the true joy of THE LORD will come upon you!

As I wrote yesterday, Jesus expressed specific promises that HE would take care of you and me when we become fully committed to focus our eyes on The Kingdom.

Matthew recorded His Word in chapter 6:

19 “Don’t keep hoarding for yourselves earthly treasures that can be stolen by thieves. Material wealth eventually rusts, decays, and loses its value. 20 Instead, stockpile Heavenly treasures for yourselves that cannot be stolen and will never rust, decay, or lose their value. 21 For your heart will always pursue what you esteem as your treasure.

Jesus intends for us to rely on THE SPIRIT of counsel. 

It is recorded by The Holy Spirit of Paul’s Heavenly counsel in Acts chapter 20:

33 “I haven’t been after your money or any of your possessions. 34 You all know that I’ve worked with my hands to meet my own needs and the needs of those who’ve served with me. 35 I’ve left you an example of how you should serve and take care of those who are weak. For we must always cherish the words of our Lord Jesus, who taught, ‘Giving brings a far greater blessing than receiving.’ ”

In order to keep Servias as a pure distribution center, we take nothing out of the ministry ourselves for as did Paul, I’ve worked with my hands to meet my own needs and the needs of those who’ve served with me in my business.  We tithe ourselves into Servias.  This is not to exalt my wife or myself but intended to convey to you that we too put our money where our mouth is.  My personal goal is to grow in our giving and in more areas as THE LORD directs.  How can I expect this to occur?  I must go into the secret place described in Psalm 91:

1 When you abide under the shadow of Shaddai,

    you are hidden in the strength of God Most High.

2 He’s the hope that holds me and the stronghold to shelter me,

    the only God for me, and my great confidence.

3 He will rescue you from every hidden trap of the enemy,

    and He will protect you from false accusation

    and any deadly curse.

4 His massive arms are wrapped around you, protecting you.

    You can run under His covering of majesty and hide.

    His arms of faithfulness are a shield keeping you from harm.

5 You will never worry about an attack of demonic forces at night

    nor have to fear a spirit of darkness coming against you.

6 Don’t fear a thing!

    Whether by night or by day, demonic danger will not trouble you,

    nor will the powers of evil be launched against you.

7 Even in a time of disaster, with thousands and thousands being killed,

    you will remain unscathed and unharmed.

8 You will be a spectator as the wicked perish in judgment,

    for they will be paid back for what they have done!

9–10 When we live our lives within the shadow of God Most High,

    our secret hiding place, we will always be shielded from harm.

    How then could evil prevail against us or disease infect us?

11 God sends angels with special orders to protect you wherever you go,

    defending you from all harm.

12 If you walk into a trap, they’ll be there for you

    and keep you from stumbling.

13 You’ll even walk unharmed among the fiercest powers of darkness,

    trampling every one of them beneath your feet!

14 For here is what the Lord has spoken to me:

    “Because you loved Me, delighted in me, and have been loyal to My Name,

    I will greatly protect you.

15 I will answer your cry for help every time you pray,

    and you will feel My presence

    in your time of trouble.

    I will deliver you and bring you honor.

16 I will satisfy you with a full life and with all that I do for you.

    For you will enjoy the fullness of My salvation!”

If the Holy Spirit is not allowed to reveal the Will of GOD, you will not walk in the revelation HIS Will.  You decide your level of willingness thus you determine to what degree you walk in the Will of Our Heavenly Father.  All of these writings are to encourage you to walk totally in HIS Will every single day.

Your fruit production will confirm your level of willingness.  Let us produce a bumper crop as a testimony for all to see and embrace.

For our walk with Jesus Christ to become fully mature and fruitful, we must trust Him, not man.  This is why it is vital to be led by The Holy Spirit in these times of turmoil.  The world cannot control a Son or Daughter who completely relies on Our Heavenly Father.

Jesus expressed specific promises that HE would take care of you and me when we become fully committed to focus our eyes on The Kingdom.

Matthew recorded His Word in chapter 6:

19 “Don’t keep hoarding for yourselves earthly treasures that can be stolen by thieves. Material wealth eventually rusts, decays, and loses its value. 20 Instead, stockpile Heavenly treasures for yourselves that cannot be stolen and will never rust, decay, or lose their value. 21 For your heart will always pursue what you esteem as your treasure.

This is a bigger problem than most will admit.  The world promotes hoarding to the nth degree.  In the U.S., there are storage units all around with rusting and decaying stockpiles of good intentions while children go hungry. 

Rather than acquiring something in case I need it, I know to ask The Holy Spirit to guide me in purchases.  Is there a better way to de-clutter my life and focus on what truly is important?  I still may need an asset in the future but I let The Holy Spirit give me the revelation of what to buy and when.  He knows what is coming and how I should prepare.

22 “The eyes of your spirit allow revelation-light to enter into your being.  If your heart is unclouded, the light floods in! 23 But if your eyes are focused on money, the light cannot penetrate and darkness takes its place. How profound will be the darkness within you if the light of Truth cannot enter!

This darkness will not be superficial or obvious to the mind.  It describes what is prevalent throughout the world right now concerning the current health crisis.  It seems as though people have generally been “dumbed down” in their ability to think for themselves.  Our bodies were designed to be healthy and fight off any and all invaders.  Moreover, we have been given the promise “No weapon formed against me shall prosper.”  No exceptions, for the Spiritual supersedes the natural. 

Jesus warns us that the hoarding of money which is described as greed or the love of money has to be dealt with in order to allow revelation to fully come forth in each of us.

We will be tested in this area more than once as we ascend to a higher level of maturity.  Our fruitfulness will be observed and reviewed.  The widow gave an abundance of what she had and Jesus took note.  His Eyes are not closed today.  Jesus then speaks forth a direct warning:

24 “How could you worship two gods at the same time? You will have to hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t worship the true God while enslaved to the god of money!”

33 “So above all, constantly seek God’s Kingdom and HIS righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. 34 Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.”

This particular verse was first revealed to me nearly fifty years ago.  When I was young and immature, my focus was on “getting” since I was young and broke.  As I have matured and FATHER provided HIS great grace and mercy to prevail in my life, the focus has changed to “giving”.  After all, HE, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit authored a book about me before I was formed in the womb (Psalm 139:16).  THEY have been leading and guiding me through its pages as I have allowed THEM. 

As I was exposed to the Word in 1971 and somewhat immersed in It, The Holy Spirit began speaking to me and directed me to my first GOD-given job.  He has done so ever since thus I can no credit for building a resume.  HE has guided me through the chapters of that book in Heaven (with a few detours along the way).  I only share this to encourage you that it is never too late to get through your chapters as well.

Jesus spoke of this Truth (aka reality) in Matthew chapter 20:

1 “This will help you understand the way Heaven’s kingdom operates:

“There once was a wealthy Landowner who went out at daybreak to hire all the laborers He could find to work in His vineyard. 2 After agreeing to pay them the standard day’s wage, He put them to work. 3 Then at nine o’clock, as He was passing through the town square, He found others standing around without work. 4 He told them, ‘Come and work for Me in My vineyard and I’ll pay you a fair wage.’ 5 So off they went to join the others. He did the same thing at noon and again at three o’clock, making the same arrangement as he did with the others.

6 “Hoping to finish His harvest that day, He went to the town square again at five o’clock and found more who were idle. So He said to them, ‘Why have you been here all day without work?’

7 “ ‘Because no one hired us,’ they answered.

“So He said to them, ‘Then go and join My crew and work in My vineyard.’

8 “When evening came, the owner of the vineyard went to His foreman and said, ‘Call in all the laborers, line them up, and pay them the same wages, starting with the most recent ones I hired and finishing with the ones who worked all day.’

9 “When those hired late in the day came to be paid, they were given a full day’s wage. 10 And when those who had been hired first came to be paid, they were convinced that they would receive more. But everyone was paid the standard wage. 11 When they realized what had happened, they were offended and complained to the landowner, saying, 12 ‘You’re treating us unfairly! They’ve only worked for one hour while we’ve labored and sweated all day under the scorching sun. You’ve made them equal to us!’

13 “The landowner replied, ‘Friends, I’m not being unfair—I’m doing exactly what I said. Didn’t you agree to work for the standard wage? 14 If I want to give those who only worked for an hour equal pay, what does that matter to you? 15 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with what is Mine? Why should my generosity make you jealous of them?’

16 “Now you can understand what I meant when I said that the first will end up last and the last will end up being first. Everyone is invited, but few are the chosen.”

It is never too late to seek The Kingdom and fully commit to It.