Drink and Be Filled

Draw closer, and closer to me, while I am near. Seek Me for more understanding. Learn of Me in greater depth. To whom much is given much is required. Do not stand still but move in My spirit. Don’t hold back. Press in deeper and deeper.

I feel so strongly that God wants us to move in Him more than ever. There is so much that we can learn from Him and of Him. Seeking Him should be our one desire, the one thing that motivates us in this world. I am really starting to understand how important it is to get as much as we can from God, and to fill our cups daily and pour out daily. We are the ones to stand strong and confident in God, so others may see His light through us. We are cities on a hill that cannot be hid, glorifying God in all we do. This life isn’t about ourselves, it is about glorifying God in all we do. It’s about moving in Him and His spirit and not in the emotions of our flesh. God is calling us to be strong and not to be immobilized by fear. “The battle is already Mine.”
God Bless
Molly

Shopping For Oil? What Time Is It?

Jeremiah 8:7 Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.

Jeremiah 51:17Every man is brutish by his knowledge; every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.18They are vanity, the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.

Deuteronomy 32:20 And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.

Jeremiah 5:31The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

Romans 9: 22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:

1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.

1 Peter 4: 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

Matthew 25:1 Then 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. 13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Lets say that your a virgin, hanging around with nine other virgins. Your mission is to light way to a wedding ceremony. Off in the distance you hear the sound of the wedding party approaching. You reach down for your lamp, it feels a little light to you. You strike a match, it won't light. You've been waiting and waiting for this very moment in time. Now at the very moment of you fulfilling your duty, your calling, nothing. You ask the person next to you. Hey, how about a little oil? The reply, I don't think so. I won't have enough if I give it to you. How long do you think it would take to buy oil for your lamp? Where will you go to find oil for your lamp? How long will it take for the wedding party to reach its destination? Will I have the time to make it, you ask yourself. The short answer is, it's just too late. To late to get oil, to late to light the way. All this time you have been sleeping, trusting in what you thought. If you would've prepared earlier you could easily the have the oil necessary to complete your task, to fulfill your hearts desire. But now you're embarrassed, you're caught short, now in a panic. And that's not the worst of it, you are going to be locked out of the wedding ceremony. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Weeping, wailing and gnashing your teeth is what your future holds for you, you knew the truth, you knew it was coming. Sadly, but truely. You have squandered your time, you didn't pursue all truth, you felt satisfied, but you were not prepared.

If you had only listened to what the Spirit of God was saying, instead of your denomination, instead of your pastor. If only you had turned off the television, if only you weren't so busy seeking God with every tape, CD, DVD or Book-of-the-Month. If only you had come to the knowledge of God, truth, rather than ever seeking. If you had only disciplined yourself to walk the path of Jesus said to walk, you wouldn't be where you are now, oil less, hopeless and destined to an eternity with sinners, and the unbelieving. This seem a little unfair to you? Who are you oh man, to judge God. You thought you were God's friend, yet here you are at odds with God. What led you to this terrible mishap? In what did you place your trust, who told to disobey God? On whose authority to do think all was well with your soul? Who approved of your walk with God. Who instructed you in the ways of godliness? (Today is the day of salvation. Draw close to the Lord while he is near.)

The oil. What is it? How do I get it? What is the lamp. Well my friend, the lamp is the lamp of truth, you are the lamp of truth. The bearer of the oil that God alone gives. You are the light in the world, the world of darkness, the world of unbelief. You were called and chosen for such a time as this. You were meant to be a vessel unto honor. God formed you while you were in your mothers womb. You are the earthen vessel formed by God to contain the Holy Spirit. You would have been a one responsible for lighting the path through the time of the tribulation period. The oil is the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth, the Spirit who leads in to all truths, the Spirit who will show us things to come, the Spirit who will take of what belongs to Jesus and give it to us. The Spirit of the oil of gladness. The Spirit that John talked about in Revelation of who we would need ears to hear. The Spirit of Jesus, who is the way, the truth and the life. The Spirit who would not speak of Himself, but of Jesus only. The Spirit who would empower us to be witnesses for God. The Spirit by whom we would speak in other tongues. The Spirit, by whom we receive gifts, severally as he will. You, powered by the Holy Spirit, would be the light in the darkness.

But, you didn't believe. It required that you apply faith to God's word. You were derailed by doubt. On the outside you looked just like any of the rest of the virgins. You look the same, walk the same, and talked the same, or so you thought. You, judging by outer appearance felt comfortable (they are not any more holy than I). You may have even looked down on the others, because you felt as though "you" had the whole truth, you had faith, they were silly being lead by something you did not know. While you heard about the Holy Spirit, you by your pride felt that you knew better, He was not necessary.

Now to the point at hand, how long does it take to fill your lamp with oil. The answer is this, as long as it takes. Some people who are not far off, the time can be very short. All it takes is to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, to be absolutely certain the voice you follow is the voice of the Lord Jesus, to apply faith with competence and boldness, that's all. Where do you find this Holy Spirit that you may go somewhere and purchase this oil? Obviously you cannot purchase this. Biblically speaking, one man did think he could purchase the Holy Spirit, Peter soundly rebuked, and warned him of eternal damnation. No, this oil comes in the same way we received salvation, by believing in your heart and acting upon what you believe. It's free to all those who ask with a humble and contrite spirit, believing they will receive. To those who have not been taught incorrectly, often they may immediately prophesy and have a confidence towards hearing the voice of their Lord. But it seems that the skeptical, unbelieving and fearful have a most difficult time. Truly, some will never come to the full knowledge. Just as salvation requires us to become as a little child in faith, so does the baptism of the Holy Spirit. All the gifts of the Spirit works the same way, by faith that works by love, by the Holy Spirit. You must believe that God loves you so much that he has entrusted the precious gift of the Holy Spirit to you, personally.

The real downside of all this is just as the Scripture says; And 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. By the time you become aware that Jesus is coming, you will not have the time to be filled with the oil of the Holy Spirit. Why all the sense of urgency? Because, this season we are in was prophesied, we would know that it is here. It is upon us. By your inaction, by your slumbering, you seal your own fate. It is not what God would have for you, it's what you have chosen. Most people do not understand the covenant of the time period of the tribulation. It is a time when God himself will send strong delusion. It is a time when Satan will be trying to wear out the minds of the saints. It is a time when those who are deceived and will say God is here, or our Savior, is there. It was a time when those who have much will be given more. And those who are then, unprofitable, what they have will be taken away. It will be a time of lying signs and wonders, and deceiving the very elect, if possible! It is time that never was before, or ever will be again. It is a time when the beast will make war with the saints, and he will prevail. It is a time of the great falling away, prophesied thousands of years ago.

Make your calling and election sure. Repent of dead works of the flesh. Those who walk after the Spirit will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. Let's faith arise within you, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. The day of darkness comes when no man will be able to work, to labor, on his or her faith, it will be to late.

Isaiah 55:1Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live;

Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 9Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 10Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

L,J,P&HG

Dave

Sunday - Word

My eyes are looking for the true worshipers that worship me in spirit, and in truth. I am looking for those that love me. Those that are simple, and love without complexities. Die to yourself and walk with me. I am a God that holds wisdom, power, and love in my left hand, and division, wrath, and judgment in my right. I love righteousness, and hate sin. It is written that the true worshipers will worship me in the last days. These people are you. My people. My friends. Love truth, have patience and a right heart towards me for you have heard of those who think they know truth, and even say the right things, but they are none of mine because they lack in the understanding of love. Love is everything. It is why my son died for you. It is why I sent the comforter. I wanted to restore the communion I once had with man. The love of the truth will set you free. Who will abide with me? Who will take up their cross and follow me? It says because of iniquity, the love of many shall wax cold. Be perfect in every way. Let me be your guide. Have faith my friends. Have I ever let you down? ( God then wanted me to stop and think about that)
I am building up my people. Do not harden your hearts to me. Stay in the peace and wait on me for your calling and election is at the door, and some have even began that which I've called for.
God bless, Chad

Friday December 29 - Word

There is a way that seems right to a man but the end of it is death. Men cry unto me daily that my will be done in their life, but I will not not bless them because they don't love truth. Pride has caused them to love the lie. A man's pride is his number one weakness. He will not stand for long and my covering can not be over him. If you want peace and blessings to flow in your life you have to be doing my will. You have to love truth more than the lie. Its a matter of the heart. If your heart is not right with me then I can not, and will not bless that man or his family. (those that his covering goes over)
-Stay humble my people, and keep yourselves form the lusts of this world. Draw near to me and put down your own understandings and follow after me in the spirit. Life is not measured in the man's works or his accomplishments, but simply by his heart towards me. What I give you, eat it. Look not to another man, but unto me. I have spoken it.

God bless, Chad

Be Transformed

During church yesterday, the Lord spoke these things (understandings in parentheses):

No flesh will glory in My presence. I tell you, be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Love righteousness and truth that you would never depart from the path I have set before you. To whom much is given much is required. To you, who I the Lord have spoken saying 'All that I have is yours' I tell you, do I not require all of you? Settle it in your heart this day that you are not your own and that all I speak to you and all that I show you will be required of you in this time. When you come before Me, come wanting nothing, for I the Lord am your shepherd therefore you shall not be in want. I know all that you have need of and do answer you before you ask. If this is true, then do you need to even ask Me for these things? I tell you, I do desire for those who have been made strong by My Spirit to become a servant of others that My will be done in their lives as it is in your's. Hold fast to these words. Seek not your own gain, but rather seek that your brothers and sisters be lifted up in Me. This is what I require of you daily. Be obedient that you may see the end from the beginning, that wisdom would be your portion, and that My people would learn to love Me and My voice.

I tell you My people, you have not labored in vain. For though I have chastened you as sons and daughters, and though no correction is pleasant during its time, I tell you you are My sons and daughters and I will never leave or forsake you. You will eat of the fruit of your labor. I am with you for you are My people and I am your God. Stand fast in the truth and let not your heart be troubled for in these days when I will make up My jewels, you will be remembered. When darkness covers the earth and men's hearts fail them for fear, you will stand strong and be protected by My right hand. I will deliver you from the evil that is to come on all the earth. You will speak truth and those who accept your words, those who accept you, will I love and bless and call mine.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty (freedom from all sickness, bondage, darkness, doubt and fear. The Spirit of God dwells in us, for we are temples of the Holy Ghost. Therefore where we are, there is liberty).

God is causing those who have a heart toward Him to rid themselves of anything that would keep them from standing in the days to come. If we love, Him, than we will keep His commandments and will learn to hear His voice in every situation. It is not asked of us, it is required of us if we are to be used by Him in the days to come.

God be with us all,
Ryan

Words/Vision 12/29/07

Do you think you'll be heard for your much speaking? Let your yes be yes and no be no, anything else is temptation to sin. Who will draw attention to themselves?

Vision: I saw a large stage, with a single speaker standing at a podium. The auditorium had 10,000 people. I looked again, at the same scene, and they're only four, five or six people standing in the auditorium in different places. Then the Lord said; only the fairest of 10,000 will have ears to hear.

Then the Lord instructed this: When you speak to those who think they are something, and an issue concerning faith arises, ask them this question, "what is the Spirit speaking to you now"? "Or do you reason yourself or your selves"? (Luke 21: 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. 1 Peter 2:15For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:16As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.) This will be God's proof of his hand being upon you. And the Lord added; "My sheep know My voice".

Do you drink at the fountain of your youth or do drink at My feet. I move in the wilderness (of this world), drink from where I move to. Drink deeply and be refreshed, be strengthened. But when I move, drink or eat no more from that water (the pond that remains), as it is tainted, unless it flows from me. Fouls (birds) of the air, rodents and unclean animals all drink of my provision, yet when I move, they remain until the well (pond) is dry. Wild animals (carnivorous beasts) follow the scent of life. They will feed upon those who remained to drink of what I leave. Follow me, move when I move. There alone will I cover and shield my own. The rocks in the hills will cover you. The earth itself will hide you. Seek Me. Understand Me. Hear Me this day.

When giving a word do not speak tongues aloud any longer. Fore you cast your flesh on my word. Is this not My word, My way? For I am holy. Hold your word or eat it yourself, but do not stain My word with your flesh.

I do not speak to you as servants, but friends. Honor me by doing My will. Bridal your tongue. We walked not by sight, but by My Spirit. 2 Corinthians 5:5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 6Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

John 16:7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

Today is a landmark day, as what is required of you must be accomplished in obedience if you are to fulfill what you are called to do. Jesus yoke is easy and burden light, but you must pick up the burden and not be weary in your doing God's will.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

The Heart of a Man

A man may plan his ways, but I the Lord direct his footsteps. Who am I? I am the author and the finisher of your faith. The beginning and the end. I judge the heart of a man. Not by the past, nor by the man's degrees, but by the heart. I come not to make peace, but division. A division from what is corruptible, and that which is holy and pure. If a man says in his heart, "I will serve the Lord on the sabbath, and I will give my tithe and give what is do if me," should that man think that he is my own, and that his life is pleasing to me? I judge the heart of a man. If a rich man gives his ten percent to the church, and poor man gives all that he has, who's offering do you think that I delight in? Keep mindful that I judge not as a man judges, but by my own judgment. It is righteous and no other judgment is like mine for I have created all things.

The Lord was just showing me that you can do all the right things, but that your heart has to be right with him most of all.

God bless, Chad

Preparation of The Gospel

The past several days have been very interesting, to say the least, and from talking with some of those at the chapel, it is clear that the Lord is causing our eyes to stay fixed on Him. We are not to fear man, or what man can do to us, but to fear only God for He alone is the author and finisher of our faith.

On Sunday before church ,while Rachel was getting ready, I was praying and the Lord gave me a scripture (the Lord specifically ministered to me regarding verse 15, in bold text below):

Ephesians 6: 10-18
¹⁰Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.¹¹Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ¹²For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. ¹³Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ¹⁴Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; ¹⁵And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; ¹⁶Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. ¹⁷And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: ¹⁸Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

As I read these passages, the Lord stirred me specifically in the scripture that talked about our feet being shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. We must have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel (the gospel of Christ being everything that Jesus said He was and did) which allows a son or daughter of God to be stayed in the perfect peace of God. After I read this, I shared it with Rachel and she re-read it, saying amen to it and praying it over her and Addi (my 4 month daughter). Later that day, some events unfolded that confirmed why the Lord wanted us to heed these words. Let's just say that my wife, Rachel, stood as a spiritual wall between a man given over to darkness and confusion, and a sister (and very good friend) in the Lord. Rachel had no fear for that very morning she put on the whole armor of God as He instructed, and reading that very scripture (and being mindful that greater is He that is in her that he that is in the world) allowed her to be stayed in perfect peace. Also, at one point, when the man was spewing out confusion, she commanded him not to talk, and the voices were silenced. God is our ever present help in time of need.

A couple of nights ago, during the night, I was praying on and off (I was having a hard time sleeping because on Christmas eve I came down with a fever---very unusual for me and rare). During this time of prayer, the Lord gave me a vision and I am stirred to share it:

I was standing in a forest that was very densely populated with trees. These trees were all around me in every direction. As I stood there praying in the Spirit, the trees in front of me were removed and a clear, straight path was immediately before me. After this happened, I heard the Lord speak to me saying "Now do what is in front of you to do." When I heard this, I also was put to mind during the vision of the scripture above regarding your feet being shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. When I began to walk, at the Lord's command, I was looking down at my feet and noticed that it was not me walking (we are not our own) but the Lord causing my feet to move in His perfect timing (a man plans his ways but God alters his footsteps). The peace of God covered me and I knew that once the trees were removed before me and the Lord commanded me to walk, it was time to do what He has shown me to do.

The reason I have felt stirred to share the things above is because I am mindful of the fact that now is the time when God is searching throughout the whole earth for true worshippers, those that worship Him in Spirit and in truth. He wants us to be prepared for what's to come, and to make our callings and elections sure. It is true that God does not want anything to come upon us (His people, His sons and daughters) unaware, but rather to be prepared for all that He has revealed to us (feet being shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace). If we are not stayed in His perfect peace, always, we have let fear enter in and in the times to come our hearts may very well fail us for fear of what's to come. We must be prepared. We must seek His face daily and be transformed, daily, by the renewing of our minds. If we do not put on the mind of Christ, as we are commanded, Christ can never be fully formed in us. As everything, though, it is a choice and one that we must make now while there is yet time. If we do not choose wisely and crucify our flesh daily, we will be counted as one who could not enter in because of unbelief. We must love truth more than we love our life. This is what God requires of us, that when we have done all, and stood waiting on the Lord, we can here Him say "now do what is in front of you to do."

God give us wisdom and understanding in these times.

God bless,
Ryan

The Up Side of Hate!

Amos 5:15 Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
Habakkak 1: 4Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.

Psalm 97:10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserves the souls of his saints; he delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Psalm 45:7 Thou loves righteousness, and hate wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Matthew 22:36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?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.
Luke 14: 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

Proverbs 19:8 He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.

Proverbs 29: 3Whoso loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spends his substance.

The up side of Hate, Hhmm? In this day of love and warm fuzzy concepts of Christianity, does hate have a place in our lives? It should if you are a person of understanding. Almost certainly we have our thoughts about likes and dislikes. But what are the lessons the Bible teaches about hate? If love and hate are separated as far as the east is from the west, so should by comparison, our emotions towards God and everything else. We often allow ourselves to fall into gray areas. They are the areas close to the center of our life. They are the areas that we find difficult to separate our hearts desires. An example would be, we love our children, we love our brothers and sisters in Christ, we love our home, but compared to the love we have for God, all else should be hated. In this area alone, we find the comfort of the Spirit of God, we find that the wisdom to be separated unto a holy and righteous God. Therein lies the crux of the matter!

Do you remember the early lessons you learned about the Bible? They were bigger than life. They flowed of the sincere milk of the word. But if your understanding stop there, you missed the weightier matters of judgment and truth. The Garden of Eden to be sure was a beautiful place. Adam and Eve were blessed to have such a close relationship to God their Creator. They didn't even realize though that they had clothes on, or not. They're covering was a robe of righteousness that they could not look upon the flesh. They didn't even realize they were naked, until they sinned before their loving Father. The weightier matter is, what happened to their covering? Is that the white garment that we will be robed in? We who have received the Holy Spirit, the Spirit that leads us into all truth, walk in the covering of the Holy Spirit. We have received the end of our faith.What of Noah, and all those cute little animals drawn into the ark? Noah was a preacher of righteousness, who ministered for a hundred years. What were the fruits of his preaching? He had none. He and his family were saved by his righteousness alone. The weightier matter is, that by his salvation, he condemned as the rest of the world. In these two examples alone, we find mighty truths that we live by today. Today the restoration to the righteousness that Adam and Eve walked in, walking and talking with God our Father, is the very issue of what salvation brings. What is it that we walk in, when we walk in the Spirit? What covering is it that you walk in? Are you seated in heavenly places.By preaching that the wrath of God is near at hand, make straight the way of the Lord, we are doing the work that Noah did. We are condemning all those who will not hear! Our words today, separate good and evil. Those who'll receive deliverance, and those who are condemned for eternity. The milk of the word, the meat of the word. Who can receive it? Who can, and who will, bear the mantle of truth.

The only unclear issue in my mind is this, who has ears to hear? Who is willing to work out their own salvation with fear and trembling? Who will be the ones wailing and gnashing their teeth? Who has believed the lies of their fathers? Who holds to the traditions of men? Who is weak and refuses to say I am a strong? Who can discern right from wrong? If we are right in our own eyes, who deceives themselves? Who preaches another Christ, another Jesus? Who appears to be an Angel light, but carries the odor of death? When Jesus returns, will he find you walking in faith? Who likes the old wine more than the new? Who wants the approval of men, more than the approval of God. Who believes the lie? Who hates evil and loves good?

2Samuel 1: 27How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!
Proverbs 16: 25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

Word 12/24/07

As I was praying the Lord stirred me to read in Jeramiah 4. I'll share only what I was stirred in....

JER 4:1 If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove.
JER 4:2 And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
JER 4:3 For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
JER 4:4 Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
JER 4:14 O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?
JER 4:18 Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.
JER 4:21 How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?
JER 4:22 For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
JER 4:30 And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.
JER 4:31 For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.

Then the Lord spoke to me a word and this is what he said:


Who will follow me? My sheep know my voice and anothers they will not follow. Where have my sheep gone? Why are they scattered? Did I lead them astray? Where are my faithful men who I set to watch and to keep? I will gather my sheep and let it come to mind this day you who oppress my people, you who held back the hand to reprove and correct, my truth is not partial but you have been partial in your ways. You say where have we erred and how have we scattered your sheep? Because you put burdens upon men's shoulders that they cannot bear, because you upheld the wicked and strengthened his hand, because you call evil, good, and good, evil. Because you healed not the sick nor brought the lame into your house. Am I unfaithful? Why then are you vain in your imagination saying that I am not the same? Woe to the unfaithful shepard for I hold the blood of my people at his hand. For I gave unto him to watch and to warn but he did neither. He slept and he slumbered while the wolves carried away my people. Woe unto you for the day of my fury is at hand and I shall send the curse to your house, and you shall be a perpetual hissing to all that see you. For when I called and accounted of you I found your garment spotted and the blood of my people in your hands. Draw near this day. I will call but will you answer? I will guide you, I will shepard you, not as men, but as my word sais I am. I am meek and lowly and my yoke is easy my burden light.

And shorty after the Lord spoke this the Lord stirred me in a vision he showed me a few days ago and he has been ministering to me on it ever since. The vision was of the steering wheel of a ship, an older ship with sails. And as I pulled away to a larger view I could see the ship was in a storm but I could see the end of it. And the Lord spoke to me about the understanding and he said. Take not again to the ways of the flesh. And I understood that the ship represented our walk, our life with the Lord. The steering wheel could, as it would seem, steer the ship clear of the storm, but I heard the Lord say, trust in me. We are in ever present reminder of that wheel, the wheel of the flesh, to take again what we think to be control to take ourselves out of harms way but as the Lord showed me if we trust in him he will guide the ship to safety. We have a job to do, we must keep the ship in good shape, securing the rigging so it doesn't fail, cleaning, taking care of the basic needs, but above these all else was provided for. It is ever clear to me that God comes for a spotless church and if you can hear it this day, as much as I know it was for me, do not take to the ways of the flesh again. Even though you are in this storm, and the trials just seem to continue, you can see the end and the Lord will see you through. My prayer is this day that we might always have an ear to hear, that his people would be bold and not to hold back, that we'd secure the rigging in our lives by which the ship could not use the winds to guide her ( the Holy spirit). That we should keep our garment unspotted from the world and draw near to God with a fervent heart. May God bless you and my we be found worthy to escape and to stand in his day.

Your brother in Christ,
Austin

Decisions, Decisions

The world would be a much less complex place if it were labeled in black and white. White being good, the absence of darkness, black being evil, not understanding the light, Jesus. Everything could have a label.


Black Label: WARNING; the use of this item will be detrimental to Life, it will cause blindness, deafness, poverty, death and eternal torment, BEWARE USE AT YOUR RISK!!!


White Label: Using this item leads to all Truth, Wisdom, Blessings and LIFE to all who use; it can heal the sick, open eyes of the blind, restore hearing to the deaf, set captives free and give Joy unspeakable and full of Glory. WARNING; DO NOT MIX WITH BLACK AS IT WILL IMPAIR YOUR JUDGMENT!!!


The difficulty lays in the fact that people love color, especially GRAY! Okay, if I use one black label how many white labels do I have to use to be safe? what is the secret formula? I like white labels but I'm a sucker for the guys (or girls) who use black labels, there are so cool. White labels are so boring! I just want to party with the black labels then go home to my white label. It sort of puts perspective on things, doesn't it. The problem is that if we don't judge a correct judgment we end up gray. A little leaven, a little wine, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands, a little I'm OK your OK, a little black mixed in, what will it hurt? Compromise, the mother of all deception, the father of lies. A pure white robe without spot or blemish is the required attire.


How can we tell what is black or white? Do we rely on our own understanding; Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Or we put our trust in God; 1 Corinthians 2:10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Who can you trust? What is true? Who is your mother or brother or sister? Where is the label, the defining mark of God? The Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit who leads into all truth. Satan trying to wear out the minds of the saints? read the label don't concern yourself with untrue drivel. Angel of light? look at the label, whoa hold on there! Strong delusion? No thanks the Lord is my Shepherd. He is here, no he is there? The Witness says no, bye, bye. We will be safe here? Not so much. the sword is coming. Lying spirit? no way. Flattery's? NO! You are judging me! Yup, all things by the Spirit, get behind me. The Holy Spirit become a way of life. Have a concern ask God. Which door is from You Father? Neither, thank you Lord. He sticks closer than a brother, your ever present help. He is so near to you He is in your words. He flows out of your belly with words of life.

The times to come, I wonder how many books have been written? I wonder how many are true? The Holy Spirit knows, and if you have ears to hear and ask God you will also. It's that easy and that difficult. You must believe that the Holy Spirit is who the Bible/Jesus/Word says He is and enter in, proving God. We must die to our own pride and lusts. We must have faith that when we ask that God will answer. We must be willing to cast all our cares on Him knowing that nothing will overtake us unaware.

Jesus is the Way. Jesus said the Holy Spirit will lead you and I into all truth. Any man who replies other wise is a liar and a deceiver and the Spirit of God is not within him, A BLACK LABEL, WARNING, WARNING, WARNING! DO NOT BELIEVE, LIE IN PROGRESS, ENEMY LOOKING TO STEAL, KILL AND DESTROY!!!!!

L,J,P&HG
Dave

11/18/07-word of wisdom

When I first became a Christian 5 years ago, it seemed like God was dealing with us at a fast pace. The older I got in the Lord, I learned that the more a Christian gives up for God, the more God will give back to you in the spirit. The past year or so I have felt like God has been chastening us more and more, and in the past 3-4 months I have really felt the church take some big steps. It seems like we have been overcoming many trials and learning something new everyday. Once we come to the place where we are humble before God, and we realize that God is truth, love, and our best friend if we let him be, then after these realizations we will understand that God's promises to us are true. We can receive our "daily bread" as the scripture says. We need to truly know God and the only way to do that is to stay humble and have faith that God is everything, and he will lead us into all truth and he will show us his heart. We need to hate the garment spotted by the flesh. We need to hate the world, and love and serve God. God hates the lukewarm. It says that he will spew them out of his mouth. They have one foot in and one foot out. They like God and try to serve him in what's convenient to them, but they also love the world and make it the treasure of their heart. We can't be lukewarm in anything, but we need to be led by his spirit. If you don't have the spirit of God, we need to humble ourselves and ask for it. It is the "sword." It is everything to a Christian. God is calling us to a "higher place," of understanding, of wisdom, and of walking not just in faith, but in the power that can be given to us by the Holy Spirit. Let God's will be done in all of our lives. Let this be our prayer night and day.
God bless you all, Chad

Mixed With Faith

Recently, there has been much discussion regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit including the fruit of the Spirit (and yes the evidence of speaking in tongues). If one thing is known of those that join themselves together at our church it is that hearing from God and being obedient to what He speaks will always outweigh being obedient to any man (God is not a man that He should lie, but is the One True God, the only Author and Finisher of our faith). You will never hear any that are with us say "go and ask of this man." You will always hear "go and ask the Lord." But then again, why should it be any other way?

During times of separation unto God, He does minister and speak many things to those who have caused themselves to be disciplined enough to be instantly in season (in the Spirit). Because we become accustomed to hearing from God the truth in all matters, seeing the end of a situation from the beginning (wisdom) becomes more and more common. It is true that the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy. This is why all of those who have truly received the Spirit of God (the full baptism of the Holy Spirit and all that comes with it) will prophecy. Don't let any man tell you anything different. Ask the Lord and He will surely confirm this to you. All of these things that we discuss whether it be a word from God, a vision, a dream, hearing a scripture, are all fruit of the Spirit (along with many other things) and every believer who has received the fullness of what the Spirit of God brings when He comes in knows that these things must follow.

But we must understand that signs and wonders will follow after them that believe. Believe what, you ask? Believe Jesus? Yes, but all of Jesus. Not another gospel, but rather the only true gospel. The one that Jesus preached and lived when He was hear on earth. Here is the difference:

Hebrews 4:2
For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

Many say, 'Amen'. Many say, 'I have faith'. But do you have faith to believe all of the gospel? All of what Jesus spoke? All that Jesus commanded His disciples (and more specifically His apostles) to do? He said to wait in the upper room. Wait for what? For Him to return, no. For another man to come and teach them what the Lord did not, no. He said to wait for when the Comforter comes, the Holy Spirit, He would lead you into all truth. He said that the Spirit of Truth would not speak of Himself, but whatsoever He hears that is what He will speak. As Dave posted, not 75% of truth, not 99.8% of truth, but all truth. So many today say that they love God, but when it comes down to choosing what they believe, they mix a little of what they have been taught out of the mouth of men with the word of God and say, I have truth. Listen people of God, the Lord would not have told His disciples to wait in the upper room for the baptism of the Holy Spirit and that you have need of no other teacher except the Holy Ghost if it wasn't true. Many are called but few are chosen. The difference is those who have heard the gospel preached, and those who have not only heard it but, being mixed with faith, have been moved to live in truth.

Ephesians 2:8-10
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

It always amazes me how clearly these words are written. By the grace of God (God's favor on us) we are saved through faith (without faith there is no pleasing God) and that not of ourselves (not by the words of men). Salvation is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast (signs and wonders follow after them that believe, when God allows these things to follow after, it is so that He gets the glory and not any man. Do you think God is pleased with those who are haughty and think themselves something?). For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works (those who have been chosen by God before the beginning of the world, God alone knows a man's heart), which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them (He has made vessels unto honor and vessels unto dishonor).

God is not the author of confusion. There are no exceptions for any man because God is no respecter of persons. Therefore it is true that those who are hearers only of the word will suffer loss. Those who do not receive all that Jesus spoke of will be rejected in the day of judgment. He will say, depart from me you workers of iniquity (knowing what is right and choosing wrong anyways). The love of the Truth is not found in them (if you love the Truth, Jesus being the way the truth and the life, than you will love all of Jesus, there is no partiality in God). These will be like the five foolish virgins, at best. However, those who not only heard the word of God and everything that the Lord Jesus spoke, but also disciplined themselves to do everything He said, will be counted worthy to escape the wrath that is to come (to be protected, away from the noise of the archers and the sound of battle).

We must love the voice of God more than any other voice (or our own understanding). This is the only way to ensure that we are counted as one of His sheep.

God bless,
Ryan

God Does Not Change

As I was praying last night, the Lord spoke to me a word and told me to post it on the blog. This is what he said:

I am the Lord and I am the same. Who do you compare me to or to whom shall you liken me? Am I as a man that I should err? Or am I as those who pervert the ways of truth? Why then do you say in your hearts that I am a God who speaks not nor leads his people? Have I been silent? Do I hold my peace? Your pastors have mislead you and the prophets have imagined a vain thing, for every man seeks his own gain and they know not my word. Come, draw near, for I am the Lord and I am salvation. Who has ears this day? My sheep know my voice. Come out and be separate from this life and from those who pervert my ways and come know me for who I am.
From the beginning I have not changed and I shall always be the same. I am the same God who delivered my people from Egypt, showing forth my might works. I am The same God who slew them in the desert because of their unbelief. I am the same God who promised to my friend Abraham that his seed should be as the sands of the sea and greater than the stars of the heavens. I am he who delivered Jacob, though his brother would have killed him, and made him a head over my people. Hear me this day all you who doubt, for my soul delights not in those who turn back. Remember my people in Shiloh, remember how I delivered them not who forsook my word and my truth, remember that I hate sin and all who delight in the perversion of my ways. Renew your strength in me and be established in your hearts this day. Who will you serve?

ISA 46:1 Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast.
ISA 46:2 They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into captivity.
ISA 46:3 Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:
ISA 46:4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
ISA 46:5 To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like?
ISA 46:6 They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship.
ISA 46:7 They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and he standeth; from his place shall he not remove: yea, one shall cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.
ISA 46:8 Remember this, and show yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.
ISA 46:9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,
ISA 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
ISA 46:11 Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
ISA 46:12 Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:
ISA 46:13 I bring near my righteousness: it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

Your brother in Christ,
Austin

Truth

How much of truth is truth? 25%? 50%? 75%? 99.8%? No, truth is 100%, 100% of the time. Who's job is it to convince people of truth. No ones. On the contrary, after to second admonition we are instructed to reject people who who refuse truth. It's the person who hears truth responsibility to decide if what they hear is truth and if they want that truth (work out your own salvation). The ever present Holy Spirit will always confirm, and lead into all truth if people have ears to hear. The difficulty is that so many people resist truth and believe what they want, that they remove themselves for hearing truth, and Gods provision. These are not necessarily wicked people, they just resist the Holy Spirit and don't even know that they do. Speaking in tongues is simplest form of evidence of faith. Those who say, by their fruit you will know them, think that apart from the Holy Spirit that they will produce fruit of the Spirit. They get the cart before the horse, India's Gandhi had what would appear to be fruit apart from the Holy Spirit. In sequential events we should have salvation, Baptism of the Holy Spirit which endues us with power, that power first being demonstrated in speaking in tongues, the initial evidence, then growing in wisdom and truth. Apart from hearing the Holy Spirit who leads into all truth what have we learned?

Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;Does speaking in tongues sound like an option or a general possibility? 1 Corinthians 14:22Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serves not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. Speaking in tongues is a sign to those who do not believe. Do not believe the whole truth. Do not believe that it is for them. Do not consider that they deceive themselves from the truth with evidence. Do not believe that tongues are important and that what they consider fruit is the evidence of the presence of the Holy Spirit. But, in the light of truth; 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not unto men, but unto God: for no man understands him; howbeit in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
4He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself;.... 5I would that ye all spake with tongues 18I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:, John 4:23 But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him. Ephesians 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. 17This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

God does have a format on how to come to Him, and how to receive all that he has for us. God, through Jesus, by the Holy Spirit does not lay down a list of laws or rules that we would break but simply says, learn of Me for I am meek and lowly. This, of course, becomes a law unto itself, a law of the Spirit, you come, you seek, you ask of God who will give to all who asks. If you don't ask, you don't receive. You must first believe, just as you receive salvation, believe in your heart: Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Luke 11:13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?. We start on a spiritual path and detour though our lack of understanding, coming to Fleshville where things make sense to our carnal understanding, replacing it for understanding the Mind of Christ. Revelation 2: 4Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. The love of the truth. Jesus is truth. John 16:7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

Revelation 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. 22He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Can you hear truth? Do you seek truth? Or do you say, I have fruit and goods and need nothing?
L,J,P&HG
Dave

Pop Quiz

If these two scriptures are talking about the same thing, First; state why those who say that they are Christians think that they are good apart from experiencing the Holy Spirit. Second; state why they think that they cannot prophecy. What is the Spirit saying to YOU?

Ephesians 1
13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
17That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
18The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

1 John 2:27 (King James Version)
27But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

No condemnation!
L,J,P&HG
Dave

Love of Many Will Wax Cold

Yesterday morning while in the shower, I was considering the Lord. In my spirit, I heard very distinctly, "The love of many will wax cold." I know we have considered this scripture and we have heard it repeated, but the Lord would not let it leave me all morning. Then, when I was able to go and separate myself unto the Lord during lunch, I began to pray and could not think on anything except what the Lord spoke to me early that morning. I found the scripture in Matthew where this was spoken, by our Lord Jesus, and read:
Matthew 24:12-13 - ¹²And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. ¹³But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

After I read this scripture and considered it in its entirety, many things began to go through my spirit. Because of iniquity in the church today, because so many people love to do their own will rather than living a life of obedience to God, because many Christians know to do right but willingly choose to do whatever pleases themselves, the love of many (what love of the Truth they did have, if any) will wax cold. And because God takes no pleasure in disobedience, strong delusion will come and overtake them. The kingdom of God came nigh unto them, but they are condemned already because they loved the darkness more than the light. God has given the people of this nation, and of the world, more than enough time to turn, call upon Him, and be saved. Truly none can say that He has not extended mercy time and time again (I am living proof). However, if we have not made it real within ourselves, that to live is Christ and to die is gain, than we cannot honestly say to the Lord, "everything I have, everything I am is Yours."

Yesterday, I came across a forum that was completely dedicated to speaking about the love of God and the "catching up" of the Church before tribulation starts (a.k.a. pre-trib rapture). As I read a couple of the comments discussed by members of the forum, I was saddened by their unwillingness to hear the truth of God's word. They even had a rule that there would be no debate/discussion on pre-trib vs post-trib, although the pre-trib rapture could be discussed along with the love of God. At one point there was even a discussion regarding Dumitru Duduman's visions and words, and they were trying to persuade themselves that a few of the words he received were proof that the coming of the Lord would happen before judgment is poured out. The love of the truth is not in them. They love to believe the lie, to live their lives everyday in such a way that they can have a little of God and a little of the world, ever seeking but never coming to the knowledge of truth. This is the one of the very reasons why the scripture below is true:

Hosea 4:6 - My 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.

We must understand and accept the truth that the Lord does not take pleasure in those who choose to be willfully ignorant. If we choose to be ignorant of truth, how can the love of the Truth be found in us? As the scripture says, if we do not obey we will die without knowledge (Job 36:12). But he that endures to the end, the same shall be saved. If only people would hear these words and allow the Spirit to minister truth to them accordingly. God is pleased with those who are obedient, even unto the end. There will be a great falling away, but only those who truly know the voice of God, their Saviour and Deliverer, will not be deceived (Satan would fool the very elect if it were possible) because the love of the Truth is found in them.

As the Lord showed Dave a short time back, the time of slippery walking has ended. Those who know truth and allow themselves to backslide may not be given the opportunity to repent any longer. For even as Esau sold his birthright for one morsel of meat (one taste of the world), he found no place of repentance even though he sought it carefully with tears. We have to put on the mind of Christ (never thinking anything outside of God's will) and be determined to nothing but Him crucified. He is the way to the Father. Any other way, and we will be numbered with the thief, the robber, the disobedient. Love God (truth, righteousness, wisdom) and let everything else pale in comparison. This is the true mark of those who know the Lord and are known of Him.

God give us ears to hear,
Ryan

Fools for Christ? Just plain Fool?

As I was praying and meditating this morning (If I wrote that it was early this morning would you think me more spiritual? Or take what I write more seriously?) the Lord stirred me to write what is to follow. But point at issue is that exactly contained in the first sentence, your perception.

What is truth? How do you (I speak to you, yourself, those who read this) acquire truth? What is understanding? How do you acquire understanding? What motivates you to consider or seek more than the obvious? The short answer is Jesus is truth, His word is truth. Unfortunately you are not always able to bear the truth (just as the apostles) because of many reasons. Emotions, mindset, previous partial or incorrect understandings, traditions and the like all play apart in what we are able to take to heart or allow to be part of us. God in His wisdom made a way for us to grow in the knowledge of truth and understanding (everyone just said yes I'm grateful that I received it) but in actual truth few receive it.

When you read the words "ears to hear" we think that because we are stirred and we know something is coming we have ears to hear, and in a way you may. Many people in the world, though, believe something is happening, do they have "ears to hear"? They are often motivated by fear or self preservation. Some have just enough knowledge of the Word to prepare for the worst scenario physically but spiritually are as dead as a doornail.

The whole council of God, all that He offers, is the only way to have ears to hear. Yesterday I compiled, "The Law of the Spirit". Some may think, Ho Hum, been there, done that, never truly understanding what they just read, or skipped, because they view it in the light of their own understanding. These days are precious to those who truly have understanding. Jesus Himself is perfecting His sheep (we all said, Amen, but what did that mean?). In these days of one hour dry cleaning, drive through fast food, the 64oz Big Gulp, all you can eat vomitoriums, movie on demand, 10 second sound bytes, drug for this pill for that, instant gratification life style we all live in, Gods ways, in our minds seem to run the same, GOT IT, DONE. Got a problem, go online, read a book. Didn't work? Read the sequel, use a different search engine. Still have a problem? Get professional help. It doesn't matter that the answer is in the Word, it takes to long, then it doesn't work, Hhmmm. God said it works, why don't we get it (yesterday). Hardness of heart, slow to believe and little faith all play a part in our understanding, amazingly, just like the apostles.


When you read; when he, "the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come", but view it in the light of, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" we take into our own hand that which should be Gods. We decide in the light of all our attitudes, life style, and previous experience what it means. It's easier because in the first place we would have to trust or have faith in God speaking to us rather than what we learned in the third grade. But if we believed like the Bereans; Paul and Silas (went) by night to Berea, who went into the synagogue of the Jews, and they (the Bereans) received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. The fine difference is; readiness of mind, receiving the word, then proving by scripture. Today though, the Bereans are viewed as the study to show types not hear by the Spirit type. But if you view today's Christians as; Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? And; Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth? Then there is no conflict.


In the light of understanding; Come out of her, my people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues. And again; He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. What organization can hear? What fellowship has true faith? Who actually having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, as he hath brought forth this, which you now see and hear. How do these churches stack up:
B. No room for the Holy Spirit, all scholarly thought.
C. Truth conflicts with traditions of being first and infallible, seat of Satan.
E. One foot in one foot out, lets please everyone.
F. I Hardness of heart.
F. II Measure themselves by themselves.
H. Legalistic, church imposed holiness.
M. I. Reputation of being alive, but no moving Spirit.
M. II. Cult at best.
O. Seat of Satan II.
P. A little non-traditional tradition of man.
P. II Balaam syndrome.
N. Lots of spirits, all wrong, false prophets.

Your choices are few and far between, as far as churches go, if you know and love truth. If you don't love truth what difference does it make, go where you like, be comfortable. These are the days of working out your own salvation with fear and trembling. But if the anointing (Holy Spirit) which you have received of God (Baptism of the Holy Spirit) abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as the Holy Spirit has taught you, you shall abide in the Holy Spirit. Now, children of God, abide in him; that, when Jesus shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

L,J,P&HG
Dave

The Law of the Spirit

The Law of the Spirit;
Galatians 6:8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

John 6:63 (Jesus speaking)It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.65 no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.

John 16:7 I tell you the truth; It is expedient for...that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send him to you.
8when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, of judgment:
9Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, ...; 11Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. 14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 15All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. 1 Corinthians 2:16For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

Revelation 17:14These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Romans 8
1There is 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. 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. 10 if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 13For if you live after the flesh, you shall die: but if you through the Spirit do mortify (to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect. to subjugate the body, passions, etc. by abstinence, ascetic discipline, or self-inflicted suffering.) the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 16The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 20For the creature (the flesh, man) was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him (God) who hath subjected the same in hope, 26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27And he (Jesus) that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he (the Spirit) makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son... 30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 31... If God be for us, who can be against us? 33Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. 34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

1 Corinthians 2:15he that is spiritual judges all things, yet he is judged of no man.

1 Corinthians 5:5To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

Titus 3:10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

Galatians 3:1O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth,...? 2This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? 5He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 10For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. 11But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. 12And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

1 Corinthians 10:22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 23All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.

1 Corinthians 6
1Dare any of you, having a matter against another,...? 2Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? 4If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. 5I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? 6But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. 7Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? 8Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. 9Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11And such were some of you: but you are washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 12All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. 14And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. 15Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. 16What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 17But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. 18Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. 19What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

L,J,P&HG
Dave

Jeremiah 23, A Warning For Our Day

Jeremiah 23
1Woe (harming little ones, better you were never born) be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.
2Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock (to the world by false doctrines), and driven them away (place heavy burdens on them), and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.
3And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.
4And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.
5Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
7Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;
8But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them (the Feast of Tabernacles is the only celebration that will follow into the 1ooo years reign of peace); and they shall dwell in their own land.
9Mine heart within me is broken because of the prophets; all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine hath overcome, because of the LORD, and because of the words of his holiness.
10For the land is full of adulterers (50% plus divorce rate in the church, a much higher percent not faithful to God and truth)); for because of swearing (Empty vows, broken promises) the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up (the earth itself is dry because of sin, that's why it groans for redemption), and their course is evil (after their father the devil), and their force (spirit, attitude, the power that thy invoke) is not right.
11For both prophet and priest are profane (corrupted, perverted, contrary to Gods will); yea, in my house have I found their wickedness (Revelation 2&3, letters to the 7 churches), saith the LORD.
12Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery (back sliding) ways in the darkness: they shall be driven on (sent strong delusion), and fall (the pit, death) therein: for I will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith the LORD.
13And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria (worship God how they want, not how God wants); they prophesied in Baal (Mary), and caused my people Israel to err.
14I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery (whoredoms with the religions of the world), and walk in lies (doctrines of men and devils): they strengthen also the hands of evildoers (by omission, not judging and comparing themselves by themselves), that none doth return from his wickedness (their conscience is seared, unwilling and unable to repent and turn); they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah (physical and spiritual sin are all the same to God and will receive the same judgment).
15Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood (poison that will kill them, lies that they will move further from truth), and make them drink the water of gall ( toxic bitterness that numbs the mind): for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land.
16Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD (false prophets are all around, all self seeking, self promoting, self absorbed).
17They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart (you are rich, increased with goods), No evil shall come upon you (a good God won't condemn anyone to hell).
18For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD (who has ears to hear), and hath perceived and heard his word (who can discern truth)? who hath marked his word (who cares enough to remember Gods word), and heard it (applied it to their life)?
19Behold, a whirlwind (a confusing, mixed up wind) of the LORD is gone forth in fury (righteous anger), even a grievous (troublesome irritating) whirlwind: it shall fall (come down on) grievously (painful, close to death) upon the head of the wicked.
20The anger of the LORD shall not return (be satisfied or come to an end), until he have executed (finished and completed), and till he have performed (the judgment meant for each and every sinful act) the thoughts of his heart (the day of judgment): in the latter days (now, this day) ye shall consider (meditate, think about) it perfectly (line upon line, understanding truth in the light of what we see).
21I have not sent (false prophet and apostles) these prophets (soothsayers, liars), yet they ran (we let them and empowered them by the lack of judgment): I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied (spoke lies in your midst).
22But if they had stood in my counsel (known Me, been in My presence), and had caused my people to hear my words (My sheep who know My voice), then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings (bitter and sweet water cannot come from the same well, no man who knows God cannot say anyone of Gods is cursed).
23Am I a God at hand (I am right where you are, no matter where), saith the LORD, and not a God afar off (I am as close as your mouth)?
24Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him (what sin will I miss)? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
25I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed (filthy dreamers), I have dreamed.
26How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart (they themselves cannot tell good from evil for they do not fear or respect Me);
27Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbour, as their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal (the perversity is so great any and all religions are no different).
28The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat (those who are from God just simply do what you know is right to do, do not even concern your self with what people think)? saith the LORD.
29Is not my word like as a fire (My word has a power unto itself) ? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces (it does exactly what I intend it to do)?
30Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour (a false prophet repeats others words to sound truthful).
31Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith (Thus saith the Lord, as it sounds more lawful).
32Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies (if those who would be Gods people were left alone they would not be drawn away from God), and by their lightness (desires to hear what they want); yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all (no good can or will come from a false prophet or apostle), saith the LORD.
33And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee (when a deceived person or a false prophet asks you a Spirit filled believer), saying, What is the burden of the LORD (what is the Lord saying to you)? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden (I have nothing to say)? I will even forsake you (if you say anything, give any indication of what God is saying because of pride within you), saith the LORD.
34And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD (if anyone at all enquires at all and not know for themselves) , I will even punish that man and his house.
35Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to his brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the LORD spoken (Your reply will be, what did the Lord tell you)?
36And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more (do not speak about what the Lord tells you, unless he actually commands you to do so): for every man's word shall be his burden (you will be held accountable for any indication that God spoke); for ye have perverted the words of the living God (prophecy has become an abomination because so many speak lies), of the LORD of hosts our God.
37Thus shalt thou say to the prophet, What hath the LORD answered thee? and, What hath the LORD spoken?
38But since ye say, The burden of the LORD (I think the Lord is saying); therefore thus saith the LORD; Because ye say this word, The burden of the LORD, and I have sent unto you, saying, Ye shall not say, The burden of the LORD (God has come to detest those who try to give an impression that He speaks);
39Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you (false prophet), and I will forsake you (let you fall), and the city that I gave you and your fathers, and cast you out of my presence:
40And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.

God clearly has a righteous issues with those who say that they hear from God and do not, false prophets. God has issues with those who inquire of those who do hear (those who for pride sake want to speak and will not control their mouth), then pass it along as their own. God has issues with those who are so prideful that they cast their pearls before swine (those who never took the time to learn of God or have faith to receive. God is so angry with what we have become, that he will destroy an entire city because man will not speak truth concerning Him. The times of the former and later rain will be fraught with destruction. Those who are of understanding will know and not be apart of it, they will be lead by the Spirit. They will be kept from cities of destruction and avoid them completly. Those with no ears to hear who live in that city, though they may be good people could will fall prey to destruction because of one mans sin. God will no longer tolerate this sin in the camp (city). Those with Gods laws written on our hearts will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh, spiritual pride being one of those lusts. Those who are (Gods), do (the will of God). Who has ears to hear?

L,J,P&HG
Dave