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Jesus spoke seven woes of hypocrisy in Matthew 23.  The following is the fourth woe Jesus described:

23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.

24 Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!”

The scribes and Pharisees’ tithing was meticulous and noteworthy; but hypocritical because it served to soothe the guilt of their neglect of the weightier matters of the Law.  Jesus saw how they concerned themselves with trivial matters while they missed the big picture.  They were lawless, faithless, and merciless yet they presented themselves in the opposite manner. Their fruit or lack thereof proved His point.

I met a Jewish couple on a recent trip who obsessed over their food being totally kosher.  The food could not touch anything unclean or they could not eat it.  Removing the blood out of a gnat as part of the “kosher” process and indicated the scribes and Pharisees’ obsession with the meaningless as they failed to see the big picture because of their blindness (eating the camel).

It is both possible and common to be distracted with relatively trivial matters while a lost world perishes.  People are missing the point of saving and serving mankind from destruction while they focus on trivial matters.  They are lawless yet they present themselves as being qualified to judge all men.  Their fruit gives them away just as Jesus pointed out the hypocrisies in the seven woes presented in Matthew 23.

Men continue to miss the point as they seek status and position versus having a willing heart to serve others.  They seek a title as though it will bestow some type of power and authority but it is only an illusion.  They seek status and wealth in order to rid themselves of the necessity to work yet what is the point of sitting around all day doing nothing?  We are called to be productive for the Kingdom and minister life to others, not extract and exploit them.  Jesus quite clearly contrasted they attributes of someone great in the Kingdom:

11 “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Those exalting themselves will be humbled by FATHER’S corrective judgment.  Peter understood this all too well when he was so zealous during Jesus’ earthly ministry but then denied Him three times when the pressure arrived.  Pressure brings out the true nature of people.  They can present themselves as mature believers when all is good but when they are placed in challenging conditions you will see their level of faith IN HIM.  The lawlessness found in their heart will surface for all to see.  People tend to judge others by their actions while they judge themselves by their “intent”.  The seven woes are intended to show us the difference between the important aspects of our walk versus the trivial focus many obsess over.

The Apostle Paul understood Love in its purest form for he was redeemed specifically by FATHER’S Love as he was headed down the path of destruction.  His pride and ego had been fed by the religious system.  He was fully endorsed by the church leaders of the time.  He was charged with carrying out there bidding by killing off the opposition.  He was so blinded and deceived by his own agenda he could not see FATHER’S Will, plan, and purpose for mankind.  This was exactly were the adversary wanted him to stay.

After his conversion and being healed of his blindness, both spiritually and literally, Paul spent years in preparation for his ministry though he was already well versed as an expert in Jewish Law.  Approximately 14 years after he was converted and had the true revelation of Jesus Christ, he became known as Paul.  it took him considerable time in prayer and time of meditation to “undo” what he had been taught by the so-called experts.  This is in contrast to John, Peter, and James who spent 3 1/2 years under the teaching of Jesus and did not have to “unlearn” religious beliefs, traditions, and training from their elders.

In Romans chapter 14, Paul writes:

8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.

9 For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

10 But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

11 For it is written:

​​​“As I live, says the LORD,

​​Every knee shall bow to Me,

​​And every tongue shall confess to God.”

​12 So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

13 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.

Men’s egos would have you believe that you are here to fulfill their purpose in life as though you have no purpose yourself.  They exalt themselves above others in order to acquire some status as being entitled above others.  Jesus had no use for those in authority who had taken this path.  He had compassion for just about everybody but the Pharisees and Sadducees.  In Matthew chapter 3 Jesus spoke:

7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance,

9 and do not think to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

10 And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

What kind of fruit are you bearing?  Inspection of your past fruit will confirm who you are living for.  Have you been promoting life in others or have you been sucking life and resources out of others to exalt and promote yourself?  Have you been investing in others or extracting from others?  Many people will rationalize their past acts by their so-called intent but their fruit do not verify their claim. 

Paul claimed to be an expert in The Law but he totally missed Love’s intent which wrote The Law.  He was blind spiritually before he became blind physically.  He learned a valuable lesson and was able to appreciate what FATHER showed him to write as he recounted past failures.  Each of us must assess our past fruit which provides us perspective to who we are living for- ourselves or FATHER.

Many who read the Bible do not consider the time frame between the ministries.  Jesus spoke in Mark chapter 16:

 17 “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 

18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

It is reckoned that Jesus went to the cross in 33 A.D.  Paul is then converted and spends time in preparation for what FATHER has called him to do.  In about 51 A.D. or 18 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Paul is on a missionary journey with Silas and in Acts chapter 16:

Paul did exactly what Jesus had commanded 18 years prior to this event with the exact same results.  Did the name of Jesus Christ lose any power after 18 years?  Absolutely not!  To this very day the same power resides with those who believe and doubt not in their heart.  We must no longer rely and trust in our left brain of logic and reasoning and move toward trusting in FATHER’S Word as expressed by HIS most Holy Son.  Our trust and faith in HIS Word will serve us well in the coming months and years.

In James chapter 1 THE SPIRIT instructs us:

19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 

20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

What does being quick to hear mean to you?  When we are being tried and tested, we need to be intent on hearing what FATHER is instructing us to say and do rather than responding in a knee-jerk reaction and express words out of a fleshly or soulish manner.  Since FATHER is well aware of the ramifications of what will happen given the circumstances, HE will provide the proper course and intent of your verbal response in your time of need.

When we are slow to speak, we are able to hear FATHER as HE prepares our words appropriate to the situation we find ourselves in.  With that said we will no longer be moved to wrath for we know HE has placed us in the situation for instruction or resolution and thus there is no need for frustration to arise from the soul.  We then have fully acknowledge that our steps are order by HIM.  Psalm 119:133 expresses it well:

“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.”

The heritage of the Righteous is encouraged in Psalm 37:

It is easy to get frustrated with people whom you thought would embrace what FATHER is doing yet it seems like they suddenly become hard of hearing and then turmoil surrounds them causing further confusion.  We must understand that there will be many who approach the door but fail to enter in.  Weep not but know that you will be a reconciling force that will ultimately include them at some point.  In the meantime, simply continue walking out your instructions according to what FATHER has directed.   After all, HE really does have it all under HIS control.  Listen and respond for it is truly that simple.

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter 4:

1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 

2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 

3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 

4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 

5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 

6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

What does it take to walk worthy of your calling?  Align yourself with FATHER and you will be in unity with everyone who does the same for HIS Divine Intent is the only unifying force in the universe.  There are those who are further along than you so you must be careful to listen and slow to speak.  There are those who are behind as well which demands your gentleness, long-suffering and forbearance in Love. 

We are to become unified in our purpose as we establish HIS Kingdom, the only kingdom to withstand the chaos of man’s devices.  We have one Lord Who is the Head of the body- Jesus Christ for He is the manifested representation of the Intent of FATHER thus He must lead us and guide the rest of the body.

There is only one faith for there is only one pleasing path to walk and that is by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of FATHER for HE changes not.  John wrote in 1 John 4 “as He is so are we” which emphatically states FATHER is above all, through us all, and in us all.  Embrace the reality that HE permeates every aspect of your being and walk accordingly.  Cast down any and all vain imaginations and anything that would exalt itself above HIS Divine Intent.

FATHER’S Power has not subsided from the day HE created the heavens and the earth.  HE has not forsaken us but instead as prepared our paths in order to mature us for HIS use.  As we enter into HIS Rest we will flow with others who are called as vessels of honor to establish by word and deed.

By HIS Word did Jesus calm the sea of humanity as He walked above the waves unmoved by the circumstances causing the waves to come forth.  Even though Peter began to sink as his eyes left Jesus, we must acknowledge his temporary walk as well.  We must expect to walk in a sustained manner now that HIS Blood has provided a better Covenant.  His Blood has enabled the unity to become attainable beyond the temporary.

As we walk in unity we will see doors open before us and shut behind us.  FATHER will deploy resources for every situation we encounter.  HE will rally those who have sensed the time at hand.  Truth will prevail and the enemy will be overcome and overpowered by HIS Love.  Unity will spread as those who are blind and deaf receive deliverance from their malady.  They will embrace those whom FATHER’S power and authority flow through.  The Wisdom from Above will overtake man’s wisdom and solutions to the impossible will come forth.  Be not dismayed by any apparent delay as the forces are being rallied and readied for this time.  Being in unity is critical but it is only achieved by aligning yourself with FATHER and HIS Word.  Nothing else will bond.

All economic indications would lead us to believe that chaos is ahead in the world system.  Negative interest rates are being implemented in Europe and Asia while Janet Yellen has opened the discussion to the same case in the U.S.  The rhetoric of the country going cashless is gaining momentum as well.  It’s all about control and manipulation when faith and confidence in the current system disintegrates.

I have faith and confidence in FATHER and none else.  This is why I continue to direct those who will grasp the reality of the direction we are heading in to do whatever it takes to hear HIM.  Do not be denied and FATHER will respect your intent.  You must leave your soulish desires at the door for they are not allowed in.  Only your pure intent to Love and serve will allow you entrance into HIS Presence.

In Ephesians chapter 3 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

8 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 

9 and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ;

10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 

11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, 

12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. 

13 Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

We are able to boldly approach the Throne of Grace by His Blood and should not hesitate in this hour.  FATHER has prepared us for such a time as this and we must be of good courage no matter what the world attempts in its derision.  Paul went on to pray:

14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 

16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 

17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 

18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 

19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

FATHER is not moved by the turbulent sea of humanity just as Noah was kept safe on the ark until the turbulence was fulfilled and he was ushered to rest on the seventh month and seventeenth day.  FATHER had allowed Noah and his family to enter the ark and then closed the door for no further entry until the fullness of rest had been achieved.  

Once again we will be guided through the times and turbulence as it was in the time of Noah but this time HIS fiery Word will proceed out of the mouths of HIS mature Sons and Daughters who have been rooted and grounded in Love.  Our inner man will be sufficiently strengthened to deal with any and all issues while in the peace and restful state of assurance IN HIM.  We will be able to comprehend the Love of Christ which surpasses and is above any knowledge man can attain.  This will cause us to be bold and speak FATHER’S Words without hesitation.

I say Amen!

We are to labor to enter into HIS Rest.  In Hebrews chapter 4 we read:

Paul shares a mystery in Colossians chapter 1:

27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: whicn is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 

28 Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. 

29 To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.

We the believers have Christ in us and we should start walking in a manner that expresses Christ to the non-believer.  We must let Love rule in our hearts and put off the old man and set aside the world’s thinking and ways.  It is Him whom we preach and not the opinions of man who views everything from a temporary, soulish realm.

This was expressed as a mystery because the mind cannot fully comprehend what the Spirit has done thus we must quit trying to reason and analyze the mysteries from a physical point of view.  As we seek to access the Spiritual realm, FATHER will open our eyes to the mysteries hidden unto HIS called out ones.

Paul was chief among those who were blinded from the reality of Christ yet Jesus Himself changed Paul’s worldly course toward death and destruction in a moment.  Paul was converted from a vessel of dishonor to a vessel of honor which is a wonderful example of the power of Christ.  Jesus Loved His enemy Saul and converted him to Paul.  We must do the same and expect the same results if we are ever to see the Kingdom of GOD fill the earth.

There is so much hatred in this world and groups have polarized in a dramatic fashion.  People are tired of no solutions to their problems and the church has not risen above the fray.  It is time for those who are called to arise up in the perfection of Christ and share the true Gospel in power and authority.  We must not let anything stand in our way as we pursue the perfection of Love with faith working through Love.  We are the hope of Glory for this generation and we must not fail to bring forth Christ.  Let “His working” work mightily in us as well. Be bold in HIS Love!

It is my true desire to be one who, moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman, solemnly declares to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation.  I have no interest in providing a worldly opinion or expound on one of many traditions of man.  I seek to convey only what FATHER tells or shows me on behalf of those who read these blogs.

Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians chapter 14:

1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 

2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 

3 But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. 

4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 

5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

With purity in purpose I write unto you.  FATHER had me set up Servias Ministries in 2006 which was not on my top 100 list of things to do but I simply responded to HIS perfect plan, Will, and purpose.  We have now been in effect for 10 years which marks a cycle of sorts.  Paul emphasized the fact that as we pursue Love we should prophesy or expound of what FATHER is showing us about future events.

 I fully believe I have been fulfilling that aspect of Love as I have been strongly suggesting to you that you simplify your life, jettison those weights that would hinder you, and to get out of debt if possible.  Additionally I have suggest buying gold and silver coins if possible even it only one silver coin per month.  The current system continues to show signs of unraveling and those who have heeded the warnings will be in a position to help others in need.

Being mathematically oriented I have always been interested in cycles.  On August 29th, 1996, I was in Minneapolis at a meeting with Stephen Jones, Ron Oja, Carl Petty, Martin Paulat, and Steve Staggs.  Steve Staggs had called a meeting to discuss prophetic things he saw.  My only contribution was to suggest there were time cycles beyond the obvious ones they were aware of.  Recently I was made aware of a 252 year time cycle.  This cycle culminates this year and relates to the time of Daniel.  The convergence of this cycle with others spoken of by Jonathan Cahn suggest that this may be a year of great change.

FATHER recently moved upon me to attend a Jonathan Cahn meeting in Manatee County, Florida last month.  My friend Sam and I went expecting FATHER to confirm the need.  HE did with three separate signs all occurring within 10 minutes.  Jonathan spent the evening sharing the various economic events which began on the 29th of Elul.  The markets have begun their downturn and there appears to be no worldly solution.

I am reluctant to advocate specific actions one should take thus that is why I implore you to hear FATHER and respond to HIS directing.  Many have difficulty in hearing HIM which is one reason I believe HE has me write virtually every day.  It is out of Love I write to you. Be vigilant and focus on hearing HIM better.  Let not you left brain reason away what THE SPIRIT is showing you.  Fear not what is coming but know that FATHER has prepared for such a time as this by maturing HIS Saints to be a light unto the world for surely the darkness is spreading across the land but that only allows the light to be brighter as it shines.

When?  That is the question I have posed many times to FATHER about what HE has been showing me concerning the economic conditions that worsen.  I believe HE has been in no hurry to bring forth judgment in order for HIS Remnant to be fully prepared.  Remember, after judgment comes the jubilee.  The cleansing must occur for the pure to come forth and thus the refiner’s fire must be increased for maximum effectiveness.  THY Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven!