Fearful? Doubtful? Unbelieving? Deal with it Now!

Matthew 22
37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38This is the first and great commandment.
39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Ecclesiastes 12:13
13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Matthew 6:33
33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Luke 12
4And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. (God the judge and final word)

Philippians 4:7
7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (If you truly believe and trust God , which means you do believe that you have salvation, and all that comes with salvation, the Holy Ghost, which is the earnest deposit, or proof positive of God's assurance.)

Philippians 1
28And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. (If you are fearful of man, they, the man, take that as proof that you donot believe and evidence of your error, but if you yourself are not fearful it is proof to yourself that you do believe.)

Matthew 6
25Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
27Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
34Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Matthew 6
19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: (Which you will be fearful of losing.)
20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

1 Timothy 6:6
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.(Having faith and trust)

Matthew 6
21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Earthly things, spouse, children, riches, respect of men)
24No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (God and the world, God and fear, God and unbelief, you will never be happy, you will not have peace.)

1 John 4:18
18There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Revelation 21
7He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.


But the fearful, and unbelieving (carnally minded), and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake. BUT, BUT, BUT, God wouldn't send me to hell because I'm fearful and don't believe. How can a God of mercy group me in with murderers, witches and money grubbers? What kind of a righteous judge is that?

Isaiah 55
7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
8For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
9For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Romans 8:7 )
7Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

Romans 12:2
2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Romans 8
1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Malachi 3:18
18Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

2 Corinthians 13:11
11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

12/20/06 Word A Word of Judgement

Why would man think it strange that I am who I said I was. Why does unbelief and doubt fill your mind when what was unseen becomes visible. Why do men look upon My servants as though they did the signs or wonders. I say they know Me not, they worship the sign, not the Doer. They look at the man and in front of them as though he had some power. I proclaim My works in all the earth but who can see, who can hear. Man covets what is Mine. He desires the power but has no wisdom or understanding. The simple and the poor (religious and spiritually poor), proclaim Me and My works, but they hear me not. They were all together raised in iniquity. They say they love Me with their mouth, but their hearts cry after witchcraft. Oh foolish man, who is the Creator and who is the created. I am He that was with without beginning, without end. I am Righteous and Holy, I am by My virtue. Righteous and perfect in judgment, who are you that should reject Me and My gift. Who are you that you would seek after the pleasure of the flesh and not be thankful that you live because of Me. Oh foolish and prideful man, you rebel against what you do not even know. You shut Me out because your mind cannot perceive, yet all of creation speaks of me. The heavens are held by My word. You believe the wizards and the "wise" men and the lies they speak and you care not for truth. You do not hold them to the standard (or measure) of truth that you hold Me to, and you believe them. Those who proclaim truth are lumped with those who are deceivers and wolves. You do not look into the difference. You who were given much (the USA) and have bound yourselves to harlots and soothsayers, liberals and witches. You would have been better if you would have died at birth, ripped from your mothers' womb. You have done wickedly with riches. You have used a freedom to enslave. You have mocked Me in judgment and cannot tell good and evil. I will require the blood of the innocent by your head; The peace of the poor by your hand, The damnation of the ignorant by your deceit, The fall of righteousness and hope by your whoredoms, Utter darkness is your reward, your name, never to be spoken or remembered again.

Comment:This is a very harsh word of judgement. To those whom much is given, much is required. God, is perfect in all his ways. He knows the hearts and minds of men. He knows the intentions of deeds. God is not deceived by the well spoken words of liberals, knowing the outcome they desire. God is not charmed by the words of the religious in their attempt to control the inheritance of God. Come out people of God, and be not partakers of the wrath to come. There is still time to repent and turn, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

L,J,P&HG

Dave

7/23/07 A Dream Difference in Churches

Hi,
I had a dream last night. In the dream that there were two churches. One was huge and on a hill top. The other church was near it and it was very large also. The people from the hill top all decided they were going to visit the lower church. Of course they looked down at the lower church and thought them to be small and not important. As the hill top people were walking away from the lower church I heard someone say, " you can tell the difference between them and us, they are like zombies". Then I saw them, the hill top church people, they were all walking around like zombies (mindless, self serving, without direction). They were everywhere. I started to remember my dream after I woke up a little. I was considering it, and then I received somewhat of an understanding. The church on the hill top was puffed up and prideful, they represented the majority of Christians. They walk around like zombies because they don't follow the spirit. The other church was lowly and truly Christians. In my dream, the lowly church was huge, but inside there were so few. I understood from that, that few Christians walk in the spirit and follow truth. That's about it.
God Bless You
Molly

1/26/05 Word - God's Reasoning for Judgement USA

Note: A man brings out of his house new and old things.

The Word:
Woe, Woe, Woe. My righteousness speaks against those who are right in their own mind, but whose heart is far from Me. Can you hear the voice of the day. Can you hear the voice of My servants crying, "Come out and be separate". This nation (the USA) will not stand. The flower of man (in this nation) has past its' bloom. All that remains is stubble and stem. No beauty. You rail against Me. You hate the mention of My name. The love of your fathers (those like you) has (made you) become prideful and self serving. You worship gods of gold, silver and power. The love of truth is far from you. I plead with you, but you choose not to remember Me. When you were a young nation who was with you to deliver you from tyranny? The French? The English? Or was it I who strengthened your arm? Should I let the creation mock the One who made them? Should I let them beget more like themselves? A people who cannot tell right from wrong, truth from fables. I am Truth, yet you resist Me with your whole heart.
I drove the ungodly out from amongst you. But you, perverted truth into works, and your hearts said, Let us make man, men in the image, the image of our hearts and minds (liberal, godless). You were silent when the pride of man, the spirit of humanity spoke and said, We are all God's children. While My Word said, Only those that do My will are My sons, daughters and joint heirs.
You say (that) you desire peace, but you do lie. You desire to walk in your own lusts, every man right in his own mind. Better that many of you were never born, oh you sons of darkness. You seek to put chains of deceit and a yoke of self righteousness upon all who will listen. You and your seed will perish from the face of the earth. Men will seek you but you will not be found. Eternal darkness will be your abode.

Then the Lord gave me this scripture:

Hosea 4
1Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel (the USA): for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
2By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood.
3Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.
4Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest (argue with truth).
5Therefore shalt thou fall in the day, and the (false) prophet also shall fall with thee in the night, and I will destroy thy mother.
6My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
7As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.
8They eat up the sin of my people, and they set their heart on their iniquity.
9And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.
10For they shall eat, and not have enough: they shall commit whoredom, and shall not increase: because they have left off to take heed to the LORD.
11Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart.
12My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused them to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their God.
13They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains (stockmarket, sporting events, Los Vegas, ect), and burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because the shadow thereof is good: therefore your daughters shall commit whoredom, and your spouses shall commit adultery.
14I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, nor your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are separated with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: therefore the people that doth not understand shall fall.
15Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Bethaven, nor swear, The LORD liveth.
16For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD will feed them as a lamb in a large place.
17Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.
18Their drink is sour: they have committed whoredom continually: her rulers with shame do love, Give ye.
19The wind hath bound her up in her wings, and they shall be ashamed because of their sacrifices.

Comment:
Love truth, Gods word. Let every man be a liar and God's word be true. Humble yourself, repent, pray that you are worthy to escape the wrath to come, be separated unto God. Believe God and let faith arise. Ask God for wisdom, He will give it to all who ask. Ask for the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter who will lead you into all truth. Be filled to the brim with the presence of the Holy Spirit, the oil of the lamp that will light your and others way in the darkness. Seek ears to hear like there is no tomorrow, for depending when you start it may be to late.
L,J,P&HG
Dave

10/25/07 Word Your GC (Godly Correctness)

Word:
Where is your mark (building start point)? Where is your plumb line? At what point do you say this much and no more? Does your measure please ME (God)? Have you measured with righteousness? Have you marked Holiness? Is your measure a fair measure? My workman who build My house have no variance in their measure. It matters not to them who has labored before them for their mark has been established in Me. Their measure is the standard of old. They care not (they are displeased with) for the mediocre. Only their finest is acceptable and fit for their King. Who among you desire (or consider) perfection. Who will put away (throw away as garbage) the untrue square? Who will repair the broken (not straight) walls that they (the walls) will stand against the wicked? Who among you have considered the labor of their own hand? Oh beloved friends and laborers, the day of your rest is in My heart. Your reward will be My joy (pleasure). Be faithful, be true (built straight), hold fast the the established mark (the architects' lay out reference points).

Comment:
Building on sand is unacceptable, when the rains come it will wash away, it's not the location that will allow the building to stand, not the site that the architect selected. Building with straw, hay or stubble is not acceptable as it will be burn up or be blown away in strong winds. A building that is not built straight will not stand when the ground shakes, it will fall over. A building that is not perfectly square, straight and true is not pleasing to the eye, nothing fits properly, it reflects on the architect, it reflects on the builder as careless, the exterior conceals interior imperfections, when the winds blow uncertain pressures build, when the rains come the roof may leak, when the snow falls the roof may collapse. Less than perfect materials accepted by the builder reveals less than perfect standards. It is not more difficult to build correctly, it just takes discipline, good tools, good materials and a desire to please the owner of the house, our Lord and our God. Who is worthy of perfection as He is Holy, we are His servants and he provided everything (tools, good materials, well designed plan and perfect location).

L,J,P&HG
Dave

The Eagle Is Dead

As we went before the Lord last night during prayer, the song "Worthy Is The Lamb" was playing. I began to worship and my heart became heavy for the people of this nation who have heard the words of truth, but have refused to accept them. As I began to cry out for this nation, the Lord showed me a vision of something that I dreamed previously:

Vision/Dream:
I walked outside and found myself in a backyard that was full of grass and trees throughout. As I walked through the yard toward an exact location I noticed a large caterpillar staring at me from the shade of a tree. This caterpillar was black in color and was very large (and continued to grow). I was not concerned for myself, but knew that this creature was waiting to shed its disguise and show its true colors.

After noting this abnormal sized caterpillar, I continued to walk toward the location I had planned. Shortly after, I found myself standing in front of an eagle who's wing was damaged (preventing it from flying) and looked very malnourished. As I prayed about what to say to this eagle,the eagle hobbled around until its face was turned in the completely opposite direction from where I was standing. After praying, I reached high up into a tree and grabbed a white plate with a piece of meat from where the tree forked. Knowing that this was prepared specifically for the eagle, I bent down in front of the bird, and set the plate on a tree stump that was cut to the perfect height for this eagle to eat from. Then, sadly, the eagle looked at me with a desperate stare and spoke saying, "I will find my own food." After sadness filled my heart, I walked away with my head down, praying for mercy, and headed back toward the house.

When I walked back inside, some of my brothers and sisters were there and wanted to know what it was that I saw. I explained every detail to them and, although they were not stunned at what they heard, they too were saddened. Shortly after I finished explaining what I had seen, my father-in-law looked up at me and said, "The eagle is dead."

For those who wonder why every time you come before the Lord to pray for this nation, you leave unsatisfied, here is the answer. The Lord has been speaking to the people of this nation out of the mouths of His servants, His prophets, pleading with them to repent for the sin that they have committed. Yet, we still choose not to turn from our wickedness. Even though the Lord offered this nation strong meat we have refused. And though the enemy (caterpillar) waits in the shadows to do us harm, instead we trust in our own strength and reply "I will find my own food." Man cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.

Although our days as a nation are numbered, there is still time for those who have heard the word of God to come out and be separate unto Him. I share this vision with you today to confirm what many of God's servants have said before, 'Judgment comes but who will pray that they are found worthy to escape the wrath to come?'

God be with us in these times and cause those whose hearts are toward Him to quickly run to the place of refuge, where the Spirit of God dwells and where there is a peace that passes understanding.

Love in Him,
Ryan

ryancfrench@yahoo.com

4/26/07 Word A Sober Word For The Nation

How art thou fallen oh land of the free. In innocence and purity you were born. You were tempted, but you resisted as the emptiness of sin lead you to righteousness. I drove the heathen before you. You never even pondered morality, for my hand guided the hand of the sword. Pestilence took its toll and death was portioned for the nations. Thrice you were tried. Thrice you turned to Me. But you left Me for the lust of your hearts. Every man sought his own. Confusion and division is upon you. All point to the other and say, if you would do this or that, but no one seeks Me. Your princes have gone the way of Balim. The love of money has blinded judgement. It is written that if my people who are called by my name would humble themselves and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, that I would heal their land. But the love of truth has left you. The love of righteousness and justice has departed from across the land. Holiness has perished from among the living. Even those who should be separate unto Me, by way of lust, have departed. Only a remnant remain. How the mighty have fallen. You that remain keep My word of faith. Walk in truth, for gross darkness covers your land. I will draw you to My hiding place. Keep your heart from drunkenness.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

Vision - Both Judged (7/29/07 - During Church)

As I was praying during church, the Lord showed me a vision and spoke understanding to me concerning this vision:

Vision:
The Lord showed me a man, having put his hands to the plow, looking back. I also saw a man who did not put his hand to the plow, but having seen it, even being led to it, chose not to enter into the work of the Lord. That man chose to slumber and do his own will rather than the will of God.

Word:
Who will receive greater judgment, for both will be judged accordingly. The first, having tasted of me chose to be led away by his own lusts, continuing not in the work of the Lord (that which he committed to). Though his hands remained on the plow, I shall cut him off. He who chose not to enter into the work of the Lord shall also be judged. For I sent my servants to that man and even showed him the way, yet he refused.

Only those who do the will of the Father, l will God lift up and bless in the times to come. God is not a man that He should lie, therefore all that He speaks is truth and all that He has revealed concerning the judgments to come will come to pass.

God be with us,
Ryan

Word - Give Ear (5/31/07 - During Prayer)

The Lord spoke this word to me during a night of prayer at our church:

Give ear oh my people and hear me this day. A dark day comes upon the earth. A time as never before and that never will be again. For my people have gone a whoring from me. Shall I receive them in the day of trouble? Shall I hold back my judgment concerning them? I tell you, surely I am a righteous God and I judge a righteous judgment. Come into my chambers all you who have ears to hear. Come and be protected in the day of trouble. Only those who have put on meekness and and lowliness will I accept for a proud and haughty spirit do I hate. Humble yourselves before me this day and give ear for I do speak plainly concerning my people and the things to come.

Remember the words that are written, that in the last days there will be scoffers and deceivers, and those who walk after their own lusts. Do not accept them or their words for I will have no part with them and I desire that my children be wise concerning these things. Am I not with you and even live in you? Therefore trust only in the leading of my Spirit concerning all things. I have put my Spirit within you that you may judge all things according to truth. Hold fast to this and do not forget the strength you have in me. I am with you always. I love you with a perfect love and I will finish that good work that I started in you. You are not your own for you were bought with a price. Do not become weary in well-doing for you will reap if you faint not.

The Lord spoke this to me and now it share it with you. I pray that we would seek God for wisdom and understanding in these times, and that we would be obedient to all that He asks of us.

God, have your way in us.

Ryan

7/23/07 Dream Worthy or Not Your Grades Are In!

An early morning dream:

I was in a home and a man was coming to pick up report cards. I knew he had been to other homes and done like wise. I knew he was going to others and was going to collect every report card. The cards were all individual grades and were standing up here and there. There was more than one report card per person. They were placed about the home, one on a table, one on the back of a chair another on a dresser, a bed. They were all a single piece of paper, folded and standing, like you might display a birthday or Christmas card.

It is done.

The Understanding:
I heard no words but the understanding was this. We, Christians, have been graded. Cards collected. Just as God has removed His candle stand, His Spirit, from some churches, and most likely will do so to others, so he will from man. Just as God warned and measured before the destruction and captivity of Israel. He measures man. (This is not the person with the ink well or horn marking 144,000 from the tribes of Israel.) Some Christians are going to the sword, some to die of pestilence, famine or beasts, some to captivity. Staying faithful to the end will gain salvation and a crown of life. Being destined for an appointment by the perfect judgement of God is no accident, escaping it by repenting and loving truth may still be possible. This is in preparation for the removal of the "talents" and redistribution to others who will use them to God's glory. This redistribution of "talent" will cause those who have to shine brighter, the difference being much more easy to see. Also fulfilling Biblical Prophecy. It is God's preparation for the Great Falling Away, prophesied thousands of years ago. It is God making a difference between the just and the unjust. We hear the sound of the Bridegroom off in the distance, those who have oil, let your light shine, be bold. Light the path for those without, that none will stumble and fall in the darkness.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

7/29/07 Word & Vision Judgement Begins

The word.
Who is worthy to handle fine gold? Who is worthy to handle the cup of the Lord? Those who have been washed seven times. Those who are robed in a clean white garment without wrinkle, without stain. Those who are honorable before their King, before their God. Those who desire to serve and not be served. Those who have considered all their ways and say, "Send me, oh my God, that You be glorified". Those who are humble to obedience in the eyes of their King.



The vision.
I saw a range of mountains, very tall, lofty sharp crags, snow peaked, very beautiful. In an instant the mountains shook violently. Pieces of rock smashed against each other. The violence was so great it's difficult to describe. When the shaking was done all that was left of the mountains was finely ground gravel. But when the high peaks were gone it revealed lower mountains. These were not any where near the height of the lofty ones. These lower mountains were smooth with no sharp peaks. You couldn't even tell that they were there when the taller mountains stood.

The understanding of the vision.
The tall mountains were large ministers and their ministries. When the shaking came they couldn't stand because they were built on what could be shaken, the works of man, partial truth, false doctrines, the flesh. They were ground to rubble and those who were around them were covered in debris and buried in the weight of the destruction. Their height was so great that they totally obscured the view of the lower mountains. You wouldn't even know that they were there unless you stood on them. When people view the Christian faith all they see are the huge mountains, the big denominations, the big ministries, the big names, the "best" programs. They cover up and almost completely hide the lower less visible ministries. These lower less majestic ministries are humble with rounded edges. They have been smoothed by acknowledging that all things are done by the Spirit of God, they take no honor for themselves, in fact and in deed. They were built in fact on the foundation of truth that could not be shaken, the truth of God's Word delivered by the Holy Spirit. When all was done the lower mountains stood well above the completely smooth landscape. They became visible to those who were looking. They loved God more than the accolades of men. They made no reputation for themselves. They didn't try to keep learning and never come to truth, they simply accepted God and allowed Him to have His way.

Comment:
If this doesn't bear witness, I'm a false prophet, have nothing to do with me, and tell your friends. If it is true, and from God it should set you free to repent and turn. This is the voice of the Holy Spirit saying, Come out and be separate, and don't partake in the wrath to come.

March, 07 Word of Definment to the Deliverable

You will walk on the mountains, you will see with your own eyes the Judgement of the Most High. You will tread on the wicked, for they will be dust under your feet. Those who put their trust in Me will not be ashamed.

Let those who are weak say they are strong (in ME).
Let those who are bound say the Lord is my Deliverer.
Let those who are sick say the Lord is my Healer.
For what power is in your hand oh man, that you will stand before Me? Those who humble themselves will abound, those who are proud will be abased. Cast all your cares upon Me and say the Lord is my Righteousness, that I may go before you. Let the simple faith of a child rise up within you. Prove Me. I do not dwell in riches. I do not dwell in the joys of this world. I dwell in the hearts of those who put their trust in Me and walk uprightly before Me. I am no respecter of persons who delight in their own ways, but those who are humble and contrite.

You are children of light. You see things in the presence of the light. Darkness belongs to the creatures of the night. The owl hunts and kills in his domain. If the light of faith is extinguished we walk in darkness and fall prey to the powers of the dark.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

8/12/07 Word Warning against ungodly.

"Listen not to the ignorant, for they spin a web that has no end. They listen, but do not hear. They strut in their foolishness and dance to a sound heard by themselves. They justify their actions, yet the Judge of Truth finds them guilty. Depart from such for vengeance is appointed to them. Speak the truth in love, but have no fellowship with darkness."

The scripture to confirm His Word:
(italic primary scripture given)
Romans 1
1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
2(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
6Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
7To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
10Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
12That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
13Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Final reproof:

"Go and sin no more. Rule over your flesh, be Holy. What does it profit to be a hearer of the word only? Righteousness is not found in healing (signs), but doing the will of God.

Break out, be hidden no longer."

L,J,P&HG
Dave

Word - 10/22/07 (during church)

During a time of worship at our church this past Sunday, the Lord spoke this to me:

Behold, I have put before you an open door that no man can close. I say to you, come and dwell in My presence. For it is there where I will teach you and speak to you plainly. I say to those who have set it in their hearts that they will serve no other before Me, I have withheld nothing from you. All that I have is yours and the day has come where I will make the difference. I say let those who are righteous be righteous still, but surely those who do wickedly and do pervert truth will be judged in these times. For though destruction comes and some will be protected, they have denied Me and My word. The love of the truth is not in them. They take many captive and burden the weak with things that they themselves could not bare. Surely My judgment has gone forth and, I tell you, your end is near.

Sincerely in Him,
Ryan

9/2/07 Word Time of the Gentiles?

Last of the last, last of the last; Woe to the inhabitants of the earth.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

9/9/07 Word Confidence in Your Relationship

"Rejoice, again I say rejoice, oh My people. Examine Me, look to Me, see my hand in your life. Rejoice that your name is written in the Book of Life. Rejoice that My Spirit confirms truth to you. Rejoice that you know things to come, for the dark days approach and now are. Peace will be taken from your (our) land, from the earth. Joy (the Lord's joy) will be hidden from the unworthy. Honor among men will fade. Every man will seek his own well being.

Argue your case with Me. Plead your desires. Let us reason together. I will give you understanding, you did not know possible. I knew the end from the beginning. I understood your heart and made room for your weakness that you be made strong. That you could know the path of righteousness. That you would know the voice of temptation. That you would know the love and the mercy that I have for you. That I rule in your life. That you would not loose that which I have for you. Rejoice my loved one for I have made a way where man could not. I have gone before you to lead you to strength (joy) and understanding. I bring opportunity to walk with the tall (great understanding in God's eyes).

Out of the north will come a whirlwind that will not be contained. A force that will crumble defences."

Scriptures of examples of what not to do.

Luke 8
22Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
23But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
24And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
25And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

Matthew 8
23And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
25And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
26And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Mark 4
35And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
36And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
37And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

L,J,P&HG
Dave

9/16/07 Word Rule your mind

"Trial upon trial. Who can escape? Those in who no indecision arises. Those who have settled, not to be moved, by bad news, threat or person, waiting on their God for deliverance.

Who will make their God their refuge?
Who can separate themselves unto Me?
Who rules over their fleshly fears to trust in Me?"

Matthew 26:31
31Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Ezekiel 14:20
20Though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live, saith the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.

"Some are worthy to be delivered. Some need to be pushed to a decision to separation. Some will only hold fast to salvation alone."

Comment:
This was received in the order as written. It is a word of warning to be settled. When the great falling away occurs, after some event involving a balancing point of our faith, the bond of our churches will cause many to fall. Only those who have strength to stand alone will stand. Some may be united but personal righteousness will still be required. Finally, even among the "saved", we will see large differences, some will live, some will suffer, some will perish physically.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

10/18/07 Word & Scriptures Believe

Scripture;
John 3
11Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
12If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

"Oh, slow to believe, I desire to pour out Myself, but you are quick to hear, but slow to believe. I tell you that what you have shall be doubled for your hearts desires truth more than honor, knowledge more than riches. Hear me this day. You know my voice, be quick to believe that I may show you things to come. That I may show Myself strong to those who love and fear me, that I will make a difference from those who love Me in word and those who love me indeed".

Scripture;
Romans 8
1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Then the Lord said; "Do not put yourself in harms way".

Comment: (the scripture, word, scripture and final word were given in the order written)
In this, the Holy Spirit was comparing Nicodemus' understanding to those who have access to the Mind of Christ, the Holy Ghost (or Spirit). The huge range of difference is comparing carnal mind to hearing in the Spirit, night and day, not even knowing that the Spirit speaks to hearing with confidence. In this "Word" the Spirit was instructing those who can hear but doubt to stop doubting as you cut yourself off from what God is saying to you (and me) today. Thus, keeping us from every "Word" that proceeds from the mouth of God. Then the Lord confirmed His "Word" with the Romans 8 in which Paul confirmed that the Romans were experiencing to same doubt. Finally, the Lord puts all this in perspective by warning that if you doubt you will not be lead, allowing yourself to move from the safety of His path or covering.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

Word 10/21/07 Wait on ME

You have born the heat of the day. You have overcome doubt and fear. All that remains is that I would perform my word. I know that it seems bewildering, but I ask, wait on me, trust me a little longer. Many wait, many hope. You doubt your faith. My actions have purpose, you will see with your own eyes. Man seeks signs. It puts your understanding of My Word at odds with your understanding of My actions. Would you judge Me lacks if I hold My hand for My purpose?

Even though He slay me yet will I serve Him.

You have the words to eternal life.

Will not the Lord do right in all the earth?

You haven't resisted unto death.

Join in the sufferings of Christ.
Jesus, Paul, Peter,
Job, Noah, Daniel experience to be expected in these times.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

A Higher Walk

There is a higher walk. It is true that the only way to the Father is through our Lord Jesus, but after accepting salvation and receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, there is still a higher walk.

There is a song called 'Show Me Your Glory' and a lyric of the song reads 'when I climb down the mountain, and get back to my life, I won't settle for ordinary things.' I remember some years back, when I was just a babe in Christ, my father-in-law said to me, 'Ryan, you don't have to come down the mountain.' I believe this is what the Lord would say to us, today, if we would go to the place where we can hear His voice clearly. And in the times to come, when darkness covers the earth, and the former and latter rain is poured out, we will not be offered that liberty to go up and down the mountain as we please. Simply put, when judgment and destruction has come upon the nations and even those who say they are Christians (judgment begins at the house of God), those who choose to taste of this world and deny the very place of protection that God has offered His people will have no second chance. When the time of the Gentiles is fulfilled, a time of grace and mercy, God will seal the door and outside of it will be whaling and knashing of teeth. The five wise virgins will be sealed by God, but the five foolish virgins, those who did not take the time to attain the oil (the Spirit of God), those who will say 'didn't we do this or that in your name,' will not be able to enter into the chamber of God. God will shut the door, and they will not be ready. They were offered the same amount of time as the wise, but did not value the Spirit of God. They looked the same, walked the same, and even said some of the same things, but the wise took the time to know the voice of God and live their life in the Spirit. God is not looking for those who are pleased with the words of men, but rather those who live by every word that proceeds out of His mouth and who frame their very life around what God speaks to them. The Spirit of God is a necessity for living and communing with God, and the time soon comes when He will make the difference between those who are filled with the oil and those who are not. The earnest of the Spirit, the best life insurance, is what God desires to give all who spend their time listening to what He has to say.

There was a great man of God named Smith Wigglesworth (mighty signs and wonders following after him), who once said, 'I wouldn't want anyone to build anything around me, but one thing is certain. If you find me out of conversation with man, you will find me in conversation with God.' There is a place in God where He is always communing with you, always speaking, a place where He calls you friend. And if you and I would believe God's word, surely He would do nothing unless He revealed it unto His servants first (Amos 3:7). God is looking for those who will come and continually worship at His throne. Those who choose to humble themselves before Him and put on humility that He may lift them up. God does behold us daily, waiting for us to seek Him out, but we must know that entering into His presence and staying at the feet of our Lord Jesus is where our strength is. It is there where the Lord will take you by the hand, lift you up and tell you to come with Him. To show you the things to come. I tell you this from experience. The Lord wants to lift up His people so that we may walk as He walked, to think it not robbery to be equal with Him. You will not hear this in the churches of today because they want you to think that you should aspire to be like their best minister or their most eloquent speaker --they love the approval of men more than the approval of God. But I tell you , if the Lord has spoken it, let it be so in us. Remember, Jesus will be our shepherd in these times, not any man.

The Lord wants us to be without spot and wrinkle, to be blameless before men and to stay unspotted from the world. Then we can put on the mind of Christ, who was perfect in every aspect of His life, and walk as He walked. Doing greater things here on earth than He did, if we believe. The Lord said it so why shouldn't we believe Him? But we must never let pride be lifted up because it is here were many people who were once in God, go left or right. They forget that without faith there is no pleasing God, and they begin to speak their own words and desires rather than just humbling themselves before God to be used as a mouthpiece. The word doesn't come to us only, or through us only. It was established before the beginning of the world by God Himself, we should just be thankful that He reveals it to us by His Spirit.

There is a higher walk. We do not have to come down the mountain, but can stay in the place where God's Spirit is so strong in us, that we have no desire for sin. Doubt and fear will flee, and condemnation will have no place in us. Let it be so, Lord Jesus, even as you have spoken it.

Love In Him,
Ryan

Matthew 25: 1-12
¹Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. ²And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. ³They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:⁴But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.⁵While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.⁶And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. ⁷Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. ⁸And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. ⁹But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. ¹⁰And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. ¹¹Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. ¹²But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Window of Opportunity

This morning I awoke at 5:35. It seemed a little early to get up but I wasn't sleepy. So I did what I often do, pray. This particular morning was somewhat different. The peace of God was present to the point of no distraction at all. None what so ever. I became aware of this image/vision of a frame or window. It seems as though it was a window of opportunity. I could put into this window any thing I wanted and our Father in heaven would see. It's interesting what comes out of your belly/spirit when you have no pressure. Most of the time we have motives for prayer. Healing, blessings, wisdom, mercy, this or that person, family, brothers and sisters in the Lord, you all know the drill. I started off with the usual. Then, while in the midst of this peaceful opportunity I noticed a very still, very small voice saying, "what of the lost". At first I just started to cycle "the lost" into the format. It's not unusual for me to pray for "the lost".

Often I cry out for the near miss Christians. You know the ones who part time, talk the talk, part time, walk the walk. The ones who don't quite seem right, yet, by the Spirit, you know that the reason for the wrong may or may not of their design. Yes, sadly, they will pay the price for their separation from Truth/Jesus. Everyone must work out their own salvation, with respect of Gods ways to the point of worrisome concern. We won't be able to say, "It's not my fault". Often I wonder at just what point in their walk/growth the they were stunted, wounded or got off the path. Was it because of lack of light/truth, or something else all together. The wounds received in the House of God are often the most grievous to be healed of. It's not like simply asking for forgiveness at the inexhaustible Cross of Mercy. It is much more like a short circuit on a hard drive, next to impossible to see, even more difficult to repair. The difficulty to repair is because everything down stream can be tainted/damaged by the original issue. The downstream view looking back toward the issue can be scarred or burned but it can look fine on the surface also, but under load, will fail.

Then there are those who hold to doctrines of men or devils. They can't get past the point of indoctrination. My pastor said this, my family has always gone to that church, my whole family is, "fill in the blank", denomination, I like this bible it's easy to read, this commentary is from God, this prophet said, you get the idea. The blind lead by the blind, and the pit is the end for both.

Then there are the ones who are blown by every wind of doctrine. Ever seeking but never coming to the knowledge of truth. Not incorporating faith with truth as it doesn't line up with their current belief. They are the ones who move with every Christian fad. Banners, dancing, faith, prosperity, confession, seed planting, cup running over blessed till your socks pop off can't wait for the next move of god manic christian.

Lastly, the saddest of all, the foolish virgins. From the out side you can't tell them from those those who have oil. They dress the same, walk the same and talk the same. They even have a lamp that would work if it had oil, it possibly did at one time. They are waiting for the sound of the Bridegroom, in anxious, purposeful anticipation, of His return. They are in the right place at the right time. They are in good company. They have endured the long wait well into the night. Everything is perfect, except for that one little item, which was the reason for them being where, when and why in the first place. They have no oil in their lamp to light the way. They cannot light the path so that the wedding party will not stumble or go the astray in the darkness that surrounds them. A joyful, necessary, serious, important job. They were faithful to every detail except one. They were appointed for such a time as this and failed because they didn't consider their purpose in life was that very moment in time. Their end is almost more than I can imagine. So near the end and complete joy, but due to their overlooking the very reason for being there, their lot is wailing and gnashing of teeth. Can you imagine the depth of sorrow? You may ask, how could their lot been avoided ? I tell you this, Knowing the Difference is the Difference, or rather pressing into God until you have acquired understanding and use the knowledge by the Spirit of God. Some who read this are appointed to light the way in the darkness of the days ahead. Fully half, of those assigned will not be ready at the appointed time. Those without oil deprive the party of light in the darkest hours. They didn't realize the honor God bestowed on them of that appointment, or the necessity. They didn't realize how important they were in God's eyes. The faithful who wait fully prepared for the day, the hour and moment will shine like no other. They will walk with the Bridegroom before the door is shut. They will never have to leave His presence.

If we wouldn't allow ourselves to be burdened for the lost we would be poor quality Christians indeed. That window of opportunity for prayer is passing as fast as time itself. Truly when we hear the sound of the Bridegroom approaching it is already to late. No one will be able to acquire the oil of gladness in time, it's just to late. The window will accept what or who ever you or I will put in it. It's just a place/opportunity in time requiring no more than crying out for those who have very little chance without the drawing of the Spirit of God. The prayers of a righteous person avails much, by the Spirit of God. For in God's hand is salvation, deliverance from the power of the devil, restoration of eyes and ears, breaking religious yolks and being filled with the oil of the Holy Spirit. Pray. Pray that you may be found worthy. Pray that you will fulfill the calling for such a time as this. Pray that you will be found doing the will of our Master. Pray that on the Lord's return he will find faith. Pray that you will not fall into slumber. Pray that the Father will say, "Well done my good and faithful servant, enter into my eternal joy".

The following are a few scriptures that seem to me applicable and agreed with my spirit.

L,J.P&GH
Dave


Revelation 18:4
4And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.

Proverbs 12:13
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

Isaiah 40:3
3The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Matthew 3
2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
3For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Isaiah 58
1Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.
2Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.
3Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
4Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.
5Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?
6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
8Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy reward.
9Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
10And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day:
11And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
12And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
13If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:
14Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

Ezekiel 33
1Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
3If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
4Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
5He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
6But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.
7So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.
8When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
9Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
10Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live?
11Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
12Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.
13When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it.
14Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
15If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.
16None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
17Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
18When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
19But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
20Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.

Ears To Hear

As I was considering the Lord today, I was put in remembrance of a recent conversation that I had with a friend. This conversation involved the topic of God speaking to His people of today in a similar fashion as He spoke with His servants of old (from the Bible) and also about the destruction that is quickly to come upon this nation (what good is a watchman, if he sees destruction coming and does not warn the people).

During this discussion, I found out that the gentleman I was speaking with was raised, almost his whole life, in a particular religion and was never told that God could speak to him. He was never taught about the baptism of the Holy Spirit and was surely not warned of the coming judgment on America and the whole world. Needless to say, at the end of our hour-long conversation, this man was speechless and wondering why he was never 'taught' this by his church or its leaders.

At the end of this discussion, it was mentioned that the fact is, now that he has heard, he will be held accountable before God for what he heard. That is where being obedient to the leading of the Spirit becomes so important (not that it isn't always important) because the words you speak are life and death, and now that this man has been warned, what he does with it could mean life or death. Although, when we stand before the Lord on that day, no one can claim ignorance, there is a difference between those who have been warned of the judgment to come (and continue to live their life of pleasing the flesh) and those who are not warned. Like Jesus said, the Kingdom of God has come near unto you, but they had no idea who He was because they could not 'hear' and understand what He was saying. Their hearts were hardened, and they were spiritually blind and deaf.

If we know that the Lord has called us (as many that hear the gospel are called), and even chosen us for such a time as this, then we must develop ears to hear what the Spirit is saying in every situation. Our lives depend on it. In the times to come, many will suffer loss because (although they may have salvation) they did not make it their priority to learn the voice of God. And when destruction comes, how can we be delivered if the Lord speaks but we do not listen? . But God is looking for those who would have ears to hear, who love to hear His voice rather than any man's, and who would walk in wisdom toward them that are without redeeming the times. We must develop ears to hear what God is speaking.

If Jesus said that man does not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, then how can we live without hearing His voice?

God be with us,
Ryan

The Way I See It.

Read the news today? Nothing good like; "Jesus Spotted in the Clouds With Big Smile" or "Mysterious Rod of Iron Crushes Wicked". No its murder, rape, crime, corruption, wars and rumors of war, same as yesterday. And the day before. Oh sure there are finite detail changes like today; "Bush Warns of WWIII". It sort of got me thinking about what is to come (like I ever stop). More specifically what world government will look like post WWIII.

I would like to say that the following land splits are my speculation, not given from the Spirit for publication.


Well to simply put it, the world will be divided by the remaining powers into ten power regions. God's unerring Word (the Bible) gives us many details, all by the same source, the Spirit of Prophecy, the one and only Spirit of God. (The different penmen matter little to me.) Plus we have access to Prophets of God and the same Spirit that shows us things to come. We now have what, about two hundred countries in the world. The United Nations is a, sort of, moderator, with the UN Security Council being the "Big Stick" of world opinion. Of course the Big Boys (Russia, USA, China) act on their own with little regard for others opinions, except those who are their allies, more or less.


The future beast union will be based on the last man standing principle (in their mind) or might makes right. Not having retained God in their minds, they will be blind to the Truth of Gods Word. The post WWIII unholy alliance will bring peace in the most uneasy terms to the major parties or zones (ten) who have survived the short, devistating nuclear war. During this peace, there will be very little if any peace. The man of sin will be trying to take over the Islamic neighborhood. Licking wounds, trying to rebuild and decrease vulnerability will be the biggest reason for the agreement as none will be prepared for full world domination (nor could they for it's not Gods will). As most who's lives intersect at the ESC (Elm Street Chapel) have come to agree as well as Duduman, Boldea, others and scripture, that the USA will cease to be of any consequence post WWIII.


We know from scripture that Gog in the land of Magog, Russia is a menber (1). The land from where the 200 million man army that crosses the Euphraties River, China is a member (2). We know that Israel, who is to small to be of major concern in WWIII (so the powers that be think), will survive. Israel, with nuclear weapons, so close to others powers, will be allowed to enter the 7 year Peace Pact which will be upheld for 31/2 years (3). Some sort of Middle East conglomerate nation possibly centered in Iran will emerge to be a member (4). The revived Roman empire or European Union in some way will be arround (5). Cuba will most likely be over some territory, perhaps North America as a reward for helping to destroy the USA (6). The infamous Hugo Chavez of Venesula, I believe has won the Central and possibly South American land mass (7). Certainly Egypt will enter in some form as it destruction comes later (8). Ethopia scripturally has a place in the end and as Africa is so large they will be a member (9). The last may be the remains of India and South East Asia (10). There you have it, my guess as to the dream team of the antichrist will be.

The borders will be drawn up as Russia and China agree with a little input from others. Most likely along religious and traditionally accepted lines. These lines will be the easiest for each area to control and set up the opportunity for the antichrist, the little horn of Daniel. He, as you know, will take over three of the member areas, then there were eight. These three will not the most powerful, Russia and China will retain that notiriaty, but they are the historic enemies of Israel and God. If you look at the Muslim population concentrations you can speculate as to where he will conquor. My thoughts are areas 3,8 and 10.

As you know, the most powerful nations are officially completely godless as it is. The harlot riding on the back of the dragon of Revelation that is drunk on the blood of the saints will be the "unions" agreement on all religions. Only one religion will be tolerated. It will be some sort of Islamic basterdization that will not allow Jesus to be the path to the Father. Of course the acceptence with the mark of "the beast", the dragon, that allows the harlet or whore church will mean spiritual death. You may ask why does the dragon have only seven heads if there are ten>8 geographic areas. Israel is never fully under the dragons control, look it up.

With all that is happening in the world at that time, the Seals, Trumpets, Thunders, Woes and Vials or Bowls, the Two Witnesses with their Plagues and Fire, Satan wearing out the minds of the saints, Mark of the Beast beheadings, false prophet miracles, lying signs and wonders, persecution and wars that you can just imagine what a time it will be. A time like no other.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

Knowing is the Difference

How many times have you heard me say, "Knowing the Difference is the Difference"? It is among my most common sayings (it's a tight race between; Job, Noah and Daniel, Ears to Hear and the above, by my estimation).Knowing you heard from God and thinking you heard are two entirely different things. One you live by, the other you react to, maybe. One requires that you believe and act accordingly the other is emotionally questioning. One excepts responsibility the other says I'm willing to change my mind.

Many scriptures come to mind in deciding into which category you place yourself; Skillful in the use of strong meat /in need of milk, should be a teacher /in need of instruction, ever learning never coming to the knowledge, faith comes by hearing/ fearful and unbelieving receiving anything, every man is given the measure of faith, perfect love casts out all fear, the double minded man unstable in all his ways. You get the picture. People say, "I believe, I believe", yet they are blown in the winds of doctrine. Their lives are turned upside down with fear and doubt.

Perhaps a simple self examination would help simplify any question as to where you are at in "Knowing the Difference".
Do I believe that the Bible is the Word of God?
Do I believe that God is who He said he was?
Do I believe that Creation is exactly as it is written?
Do I believe that all of Biblical Prophecy will be fulfilled?
Do I believe that Jesus is a historical person, that came in the flesh, and is the only begotten Son of God?
Do I believe that Jesus accomplished all He said and all that is written about Him?
Do I believe that the Comforter will lead me into all truth?
Do I believe that I alone am responsible for my own salvation?
Do I believe that God is for me?
Do I believe that God actually speaks to me?
Do I believe that if God is who He said He was, what He said to do is reasonable?
Do I believe everything I just stated, I truly believe 100%?
Now for the nebulous.
Do I think all I have to do is just show up?
Do I think that half hearted attempts will get anyone anything?
Do I think that any ones opinion counts to God?
Do I think that just being a good person accounts for anything?
Do I think that good intentions carry any weight with God?
Do I think that organized religion can save me?
Do I think that people get a second chance after death?
Do I think that I can please God if I do whatever I want?
Do I think that creation and evolution can co-exist and have faith?
Do I think that I or anyone can understand the Bible apart from the Holy Spirit?
Do I think that "Christian Fellowship" automatically gets me closer to God?
Do I think that praying in tongues insures my deliverance from "Wrath to Come".

These question while somewhat defining are by no means complete. But if there is any room for confusion, question or lack of understanding one couldn't say that they "Know", could they. Anyone of the questions answered incorrectly could exclude you from entering knowing as you are built on something that will not stand. Now put the simple child like faith issues aside and enter the realm of "Life in the Spirit". Any one who had any difficulty with the simple will most likely have problems here. Life in the Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Comforter who leads us into all truth is where we enter the confirmation (sound familiar) of Son ship. Salvation empowers us to enter this zone but the deposit of "The Earnest of the Spirit" is God's Spiritual stamp or mark of acceptance. To us it would stand out like a fluorescent stamp under a black light. Nothing else looks like it or stands out like it. It's highly visible and undeniable. That is the difference between those who have it and those who don't. God has made a deal with you and you have accepted it and have been accepted. Sure speaking in tongues are the initial indication but by far from the full package. Speaking in tongues is like getting the front bumper of a car. It's what comes first but by no means is it the whole car.

Now, just as you received salvation, by faith, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues, by faith, you now can prophecy according to your "measure of faith". This is not the Ministry of a Prophet, but the Gift Prophecy. The one referred to as "all may prophecy". Our first timid explorations of this gift is often quoting a scripture or just confirming what someone else says. But it's the knowing that something is different about the "feeling" or "knowing" that we must pay attention to allowing us become "sensitive" to the Spirit. You can remain in perfect peace if your mind is stayed or anchored on the Lord. In the same way, that very peace is required to hear what the Spirit is saying. When the Spirit speaks it is "easily entreated". The nature or presence of the Holy Spirit is peaceful Himself and easily entreated. Almost as easily overlooked or ignored to some, mistaking it for being relaxed. The difference being not battling for control of thoughts, but giving into the humble voice that will not fight to be heard. It's being still knowing God's presence is upon you.

After you have learned what not to do (it seems like) and have become comfortable with the one who's very presence is "Comfort", hence "Comforter". You grow in confidence of what is required of you to "hear". Not that you haven't heard but do to your growing confidence, boldness toward God, the very confidence of "Son ship" allows you to enter what is referred to "the Mind of Christ". The very thoughts of the Anointed One. Within that faith, boldness, confidence, humble peace (no not Nirvana this can be any time any place under any condition as it is a matter of the heart not an altered state) attitude you have immediate access to the Throne of Grace, instantly in season, judging all things yet you are not judge by any for you have been transformed by the renewing of your mind. You are aware of your own carnal thoughts as well as the voice of "Truth". This is not meant to be a secret formula, only an observation of my own path.

This knowing is also the reason why fallen angels have no room for repentance. This knowing is why once you have come to this place in the Holy Spirit there is no further sacrifice for repentance. This is why once you have come, to depart from this level of Truth, you offend the Holy Ghost who speaks of Jesus, (the mind of Christ) Truth, and if you speak contrarily, their is no more forgiveness. But this level of truth is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and it is why Jesus had to leave so He could send this level of proof (by believing and trusting more than your own senses) as a witness to Truth. Thus so we who he loves would not be left without this Witness, Proof Positive, Seal that he would never leave us or forsake us. This is why the apostles themselves must need to have been converted (to the Mind of Christ).

Knowing the Difference is the Difference.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

Vision - The Us Flag

As I was reading some things that a brother of the Lord has posted, I was put in remembrance of a vision that the Lord showed me in the past concerning this nation.

I was standing in front of a flag pole that contained a flag of the United States. Although is was night, the flag was illuminated by lights that were shining on it from below. As I stood watching the flag waive in the wind, there was a gunshot that ripped a whole through the left side of the flag. Although it was singed, it still waived naturally. Then, I saw a second shot that left a similar size whole in the upper right portion of the flag. After this shot, the flag began to waive in a more distressed manner. Finally, a third shot ripped through the middle of the flag, leaving a much larger whole and causing the flag to fall from the pole, land on the lights below and immediately catch fire.

I know several people at our church have had similar visions, dreams and or words concerning this nation. I also know that our nation has received one of these wounds, and will only be able to withstand one more major attack before the third, much larger attack, brings us to our knees.

God be with us,
Ryan

Vision - Muddy Waters

During a prayer night at church back in 2004, the Lord gave me a vision. A couple of nights ago, while I was praying before going to bed, the Lord showed me the vision again along with another vision that I had previously. Both of these are below:

Visions:
During a time of prayer and worship at home, the Lord showed me a vision. As I was praying and the Lord was speaking, I saw a map of the United States and from the middle of this map, a large fountain of water spring up from the ground. Almost immediately, the fountain became black and muddy, and continued to flow in the same manner as before. I was then brought back and saw these muddy waters springing up in the same fashion in numerous places throughout the country. There were so many of these "muddy springs" that it was difficult to number them (when I saw this vision back in 2004, there were 10 places where these springs were located... sadly enough, there were many more than that now). It is also worth noting that in this vision, the sun was setting and night soon came. As I prayed in the Spirit, understanding that these muddy waters were ministries all over the country who choose to mix their words with the Word of God, taking many captive, I was reminded of another vision that the Lord revealed to me during a previous time of prayer. In this vision, I saw a large number of stars in the sky and, one by one, they would lose their light and fall from the sky. After many instances of a single star falling, there became a point when several stars would fall at the similar times.

Understanding:
After considering what the Lord revealed again, it becomes more and more obvious to me that both of these visions are very closely related. There are many ministers who begin in the Spirit and end in the flesh. They are led away by their own lusts and become so in love with hearing themselves speak, and making kingdoms for themselves here on earth, that they choose to speak their own words and desires, even if they are exactly opposite of what the Spirit is speaking. Because they mix the word of God (Bible) with their own words, many who are hungry are partaking of these dirty waters and are not receiving the spiritual nourishment that they need to live. It is for this reason that the Lord is taking the candlestands from these churches.

During this same night, the Lord also spoke concerning this very same thing. I have provided this word below.

Word:
Out of the abundance of the heart, a man speaks. Therefore, let the desires of your heart be according to My will that you do not err in the way. For many prophecy, speaking the desires of their heart rather than the words spoken by My Spirit. They love to be puffed up and to hear themselves speak, but I tell you I take no pleasure in this. They speak falsely and lead My people astray, giving no thought to what they have spoken, for they are satisfied with the approval of men. They have their reward and surely they will be judged for the evil they have done. I tell you nothing is hidden that will not be revealed. Their ways are not hidden from Me.

May this stir you to seek God's face, to lift up the weak and to stand in the gap for those who need to come out and be separate unto Him.

God be with us,
Ryan

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Welcome members of the Elm Street Chapel and all else who happen to be reading this blog.

There is one reason why we have set up this blog, and that is to post whatever the Lord is speaking or has spoken so that those who are in need of spiritual nourishment may find the true word of God spoken out of the mouth of His servants.

We pray that this will be an opportunity for those who have not heard the uncompromised word of God to hear what the Spirit is saying and, also, serve as an outlet for those at the Chapel who would like to share what the Lord is giving them.

All we ask is that the content of these posts (not the comments to the posts) be what the Lord has personally laid upon your heart and not a repeat of something read somewhere. Our hope is that those who need guidance, refreshing or confirmation of what the Lord is speaking would be given the opportunity to hear or share in this place.

God bless and may He give us wisdom and understanding in these times.

L, J, P & HG
Dave and Ryan