Why has confusion overtaken My people? The pride of Satan has lifted the head of man and turned their eyes from Me, from truth. What should I do? How long should I tarry? I have held to Myself a remnant, faithful and true. They are the apple of My eye. I will not depart from them or turn a deaf ear to their words. They have and will stand against deception. They are the ones written of who will do mighty exploits.
It is of them that it is written; brother against brother. The sword of the Spirit has cut apart the soul from the spirit. They that have will be given more. The unprofitable will be cut asunder and fall prey to the father of hate. Who among those marked as the fallen can be restored to truth? Who among them can be given ears to hear? Who will I send? Who of you will be sent for the lost of My house (those who had a birthright) to heal the deaf? Who of you will bear life to the imprisoned, awaiting death? Who of you will set the captives free?
You, who can interpret, do not exalt yourself to pride, looking down on those who have not. Lift them in prayer and deed. Speak life and blessing that you may encourage the up coming (next crop). Those who prophesy stir up the gift, remain humble.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Thursday, January 31, 2008
What is Your Doctrine? 1/24/08
Everybody (who says that they are Christian) has a doctrine or belief. Every denomination, every minister within those denominations, every lay person, great and small, that has spread their beliefs, has a doctrine whether they think about it in those terms or not. Blatant errors are easy to spot, wolves in sheep’s clothing or false prophets and the like. Personal beliefs are based on perceived understandings from experience, through the carnal mind or by God. Any departure from God given truth is not true. It may be innocently spread, but none the less not true. Large denominational errors are so imbedded and inbreed that they can only be corrected by the judgment that begins in God's House, and will culminate with the return of Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Personal beliefs or doctrines are either true or range from minor confusion to salvation threatening. Remember it's not the beginning of the deception that will harm, it is the results from believing the deception. If the strength of the love of the truth within you allows you to believe small deceptions, a small angle of deflection, how far off will you be at the end of the error? Wisdom is proven of her children!
The Lord brought these scriptures to be shared. They are intended to cause the reader/hearer to understand where the doctrine of God comes from and why so many denominations are wrong. Pride is the greatest reason for the confusion within the all inclusive (as man sees it) body of Christ. In the understanding of working out your own salvation with fear and trembling, every man being right in his own mind and come out of her and be not a partaker of the wrath to come, the Lord would have us to examine ourselves, our doctrines, to see if we can be found worthy to escape.
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the (singular) doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. (What is His will? Are you doing His will? Do you love truth more than being right in the eyes others? Where did your doctrine come from? Is there more than one doctrine?)
Jeremiah 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. (the conenant, singular)
Hebrews 10: 15Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, 16This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 17And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. (In your mind, the mind of Christ/Annointed)
1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.
John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. (Not written on Peters heart yet as the Holy Spirit was not given.)
John 16:12I 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.
Comment:
When you think about God being the author of our faith, did He bring confusion into His body? God forbid! He is not the author of confusion. Why then are there hundreds of variations of teachings? Man! Man being lead under his own lusts. Lust for power, lust for respect, lust to elevate himself above other men, above all that is true. The above verses clearly point out that it is, or should be, God who writes on our hearts. It is the Holy Spirit would lead into and confirms all truth. No matter how many times someone tells you to remain in the denominations doctrines if is not from God it is you who will suffer the loss. God is not mocked, what we so we will reap. If we so unrighteousness, no matter what the reason, can God bless it? If we remain in error will God bless it? If we do not come out and be separate will we partake of the wrath intended for the wicked?
Philippians 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Ephesians 5:26 That he (Jesus) might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, (see above) 27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
The Lord brought these scriptures to be shared. They are intended to cause the reader/hearer to understand where the doctrine of God comes from and why so many denominations are wrong. Pride is the greatest reason for the confusion within the all inclusive (as man sees it) body of Christ. In the understanding of working out your own salvation with fear and trembling, every man being right in his own mind and come out of her and be not a partaker of the wrath to come, the Lord would have us to examine ourselves, our doctrines, to see if we can be found worthy to escape.
John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the (singular) doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. (What is His will? Are you doing His will? Do you love truth more than being right in the eyes others? Where did your doctrine come from? Is there more than one doctrine?)
Jeremiah 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. (the conenant, singular)
Hebrews 10: 15Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, 16This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; 17And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. (In your mind, the mind of Christ/Annointed)
1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.
John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. (Not written on Peters heart yet as the Holy Spirit was not given.)
John 16:12I 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.
Comment:
When you think about God being the author of our faith, did He bring confusion into His body? God forbid! He is not the author of confusion. Why then are there hundreds of variations of teachings? Man! Man being lead under his own lusts. Lust for power, lust for respect, lust to elevate himself above other men, above all that is true. The above verses clearly point out that it is, or should be, God who writes on our hearts. It is the Holy Spirit would lead into and confirms all truth. No matter how many times someone tells you to remain in the denominations doctrines if is not from God it is you who will suffer the loss. God is not mocked, what we so we will reap. If we so unrighteousness, no matter what the reason, can God bless it? If we remain in error will God bless it? If we do not come out and be separate will we partake of the wrath intended for the wicked?
Philippians 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Ephesians 5:26 That he (Jesus) might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, (see above) 27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Letting yourself be rich in Pure Joy
This has been in my spirit today, and the Lord put it in me to share. It's encouragment for those to keep staying in or to keep striving to get into the Spirit.
We have much to be joyful over. The Lord loves us, and is for us. What have we to fear or to be anxious over, ever? Nothing in the spirit that is; in the flesh (which is death in itself) there is much to fear and tremble over. But we hand that over simply by being in the spirit. Are we not called to always be in the spirit? To constantly having every thought, conversation, action, behavior, and responses be captive by the Holy Ghost? Letting those things be captive sets us free from error and hurt (to ourselves and to others). Is this not a way He makes our burden light? Being in the spirit should be practiced until it is ingrained in us, ever flowing-never ceasing. It's a gift to be cherished and developed to perfection.
What does it mean to be in the spirit? Being still, seperating your flesh and all else that divides you from Higher ways. It's clear why he continues to call us to do this very thing. Because He desires us to know Him, be like Him, and love Him so we may have JOY. The joy of the Lord is our strength.
Our fleshly emotion and desires are never quenched in this world. Having His presence around us every day, everywhere we go brings us strength, wisdom, love and guidance; which is the rich and pure oil. This is Happy in the only purest form.
Isn't it full satisfaction to Praise our Father in Heaven with a sincere heart? Does it not fill us with blessings to be a servant to others? This is who He is. If you do not strive to know Him on this close of a level, this is what is dividing you. Have a heart after Him and all His perfect ways every minute of the day. Know this and let it established (not letting it be erased and re-written and erased again) in everywhere you are, everything you are: He is the bringer of Life, Light, Hope and Love. Nothing compares, and things that strive to be like so, is deceptively generic and will leave you empty and confused.
Dwell always at the spring of life, and your heart shall be made pure always.
Don't let anything steal this joy (staying harmless as a dove mindful as a serpant), for it is yours, from HIM. Our Father in heaven gives it to us (and wants to keep giving it to us) and this is more precious than rubies, jewels, heat, water, food, clothes, marriage, friends, family, money, others opinions etc. Go to nothing else but what is Pure, Holy, Sanctifying, and Edifying.
He shows us everything through His Spirit.
Keep pressing on brethern. Fight the good fight. Run the race. Be joyful.
Love in Christ because He calls us all too.
Carmen
We have much to be joyful over. The Lord loves us, and is for us. What have we to fear or to be anxious over, ever? Nothing in the spirit that is; in the flesh (which is death in itself) there is much to fear and tremble over. But we hand that over simply by being in the spirit. Are we not called to always be in the spirit? To constantly having every thought, conversation, action, behavior, and responses be captive by the Holy Ghost? Letting those things be captive sets us free from error and hurt (to ourselves and to others). Is this not a way He makes our burden light? Being in the spirit should be practiced until it is ingrained in us, ever flowing-never ceasing. It's a gift to be cherished and developed to perfection.
What does it mean to be in the spirit? Being still, seperating your flesh and all else that divides you from Higher ways. It's clear why he continues to call us to do this very thing. Because He desires us to know Him, be like Him, and love Him so we may have JOY. The joy of the Lord is our strength.
Our fleshly emotion and desires are never quenched in this world. Having His presence around us every day, everywhere we go brings us strength, wisdom, love and guidance; which is the rich and pure oil. This is Happy in the only purest form.
Isn't it full satisfaction to Praise our Father in Heaven with a sincere heart? Does it not fill us with blessings to be a servant to others? This is who He is. If you do not strive to know Him on this close of a level, this is what is dividing you. Have a heart after Him and all His perfect ways every minute of the day. Know this and let it established (not letting it be erased and re-written and erased again) in everywhere you are, everything you are: He is the bringer of Life, Light, Hope and Love. Nothing compares, and things that strive to be like so, is deceptively generic and will leave you empty and confused.
Dwell always at the spring of life, and your heart shall be made pure always.
Don't let anything steal this joy (staying harmless as a dove mindful as a serpant), for it is yours, from HIM. Our Father in heaven gives it to us (and wants to keep giving it to us) and this is more precious than rubies, jewels, heat, water, food, clothes, marriage, friends, family, money, others opinions etc. Go to nothing else but what is Pure, Holy, Sanctifying, and Edifying.
He shows us everything through His Spirit.
Keep pressing on brethern. Fight the good fight. Run the race. Be joyful.
Love in Christ because He calls us all too.
Carmen
Let Me Show You
The Lord told me to post this:
Word
You are My faithful servant, My friend. All that I have is yours. Do not think it robbery to ask that the mysteries of the gospel be revealed to you for there is nothing that I desire to keep from you. I would have it that your understanding be opened and that faith would arise within you. Do you desire to see all that I have to show you, even the hidden things? Come My son, let me reveal all things to you by My Spirit. Let me show you what I have for you both now and in the times to come. Let me show you how the faithful will stand in the days to come. As you know, the day of darkness that is to come will be like no other. The hearts of men will fail them for fear of what's to come but those who have heard the warning, those who have received the words of My mouth out of the mouth of My servants will not fear in that day.
Do you desire that truth be spoken among the Gentiles? I say open your mouth and speak as My Spirit gives utterance. Hold not back concerning My judgments for the time is short and many need to be cleansed that they might stand in that day. Pray in the spirit and pray with understanding. Continue to walk in the spirit that your flesh would have no place. Do not seek your own gain, but rather that your brothers and sisters would have faith and believe Me that it may be accounted unto them for righteousness. That their confidence would be in Me alone and not in the strength of man.
Who will hearken unto My words? Who will hear and do all that I have set before them to do? Those who have kept their first love and have counted all else as loss. They are who I will bless and keep in these times. They are My children and I am their God.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Word
You are My faithful servant, My friend. All that I have is yours. Do not think it robbery to ask that the mysteries of the gospel be revealed to you for there is nothing that I desire to keep from you. I would have it that your understanding be opened and that faith would arise within you. Do you desire to see all that I have to show you, even the hidden things? Come My son, let me reveal all things to you by My Spirit. Let me show you what I have for you both now and in the times to come. Let me show you how the faithful will stand in the days to come. As you know, the day of darkness that is to come will be like no other. The hearts of men will fail them for fear of what's to come but those who have heard the warning, those who have received the words of My mouth out of the mouth of My servants will not fear in that day.
Do you desire that truth be spoken among the Gentiles? I say open your mouth and speak as My Spirit gives utterance. Hold not back concerning My judgments for the time is short and many need to be cleansed that they might stand in that day. Pray in the spirit and pray with understanding. Continue to walk in the spirit that your flesh would have no place. Do not seek your own gain, but rather that your brothers and sisters would have faith and believe Me that it may be accounted unto them for righteousness. That their confidence would be in Me alone and not in the strength of man.
Who will hearken unto My words? Who will hear and do all that I have set before them to do? Those who have kept their first love and have counted all else as loss. They are who I will bless and keep in these times. They are My children and I am their God.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Worthy To Escape-O-Meter
Matthew 12:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
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.
Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Job 5:17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
2 Corinthians 1:21Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
John 16:13 Howbeit 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.
John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
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.
Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Job 5:17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
2 Corinthians 1:21Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; 22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
John 16:13 Howbeit 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.
John 14:12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
1 Peter 2:5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Revelation 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore 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.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Unworthy Sin-O-Meter
Joshua 7
10And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? 11Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff. 12Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you. 13Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.
Ezekiel 14:20Though 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.
Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 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.
Proverbs 6
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his finger 14Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 16These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 21
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death 7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
Psalm 101
1I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. 2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. 3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. 4A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. 5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. 6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 8I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
Galatians 5
16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
1 Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
2 Corinthians 12:20 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Colossians 3:6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
Mark 7:15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. 16If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
Dave
10And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? 11Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff. 12Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you. 13Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.
Ezekiel 14:20Though 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.
Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 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.
Proverbs 6
12A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his finger 14Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 16These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Proverbs 21
2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death 7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.
Psalm 101
1I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. 2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. 3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. 4A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. 5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. 6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 8I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
Galatians 5
16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
1 Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
2 Corinthians 12:20 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Colossians 3:6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
Mark 7:15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. 16If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
1 Samuel 15:22And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
Romans 8:6 For 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.
Revelation 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
L,J,P&HGDave
Encouragement
Exodus 14:19-22
19And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: 20And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that the one came not near the other all the night. 21And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. 22And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
Follow Me, let My Spirit lead you into all truth that nothing be hidden from you. Let your confidence be in Me, knowing that you have what you ask in My name. I will reveal all things to you by My Spirit if you trust in Me and lean not to your own understanding. If you continue to walk uprightly before Me, seeking meekness and righteousness, you will suffer no loss in the days to come. Those who have much will be given more because they have believed the words of My mouth and it will be accounted unto them for righteousness. Hold fast to what you have for I come quickly.
With love in Him,
Ryan
19And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: 20And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that the one came not near the other all the night. 21And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. 22And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
Word
Follow Me, let My Spirit lead you into all truth that nothing be hidden from you. Let your confidence be in Me, knowing that you have what you ask in My name. I will reveal all things to you by My Spirit if you trust in Me and lean not to your own understanding. If you continue to walk uprightly before Me, seeking meekness and righteousness, you will suffer no loss in the days to come. Those who have much will be given more because they have believed the words of My mouth and it will be accounted unto them for righteousness. Hold fast to what you have for I come quickly.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Monday, January 28, 2008
Word of Judgment
At church Sunday morning the Lord spoke to me a word and this is what he said:
I shall cut off my spirit from the land and there shall be a great forsaking in that day. For who has heard? Who has hearkened to the voice of my prophets and the sound of my watchmen? The earth shall tremble and the nations fear, for my anger is to be poured out and the day of my wrath at hand and every man shall fear, that is not established in me, and their hearts shall fail them for the destruction that I bring.
This nation has abhorred me and my covenant. Who has heard such a thing? Shall a nation forsake a blessing for a curse? Yet this nation has forsaken me the living God for that which does not profit. Every man is right in his own eyes, they do not seek truth. Oh foolish nation, I shall bring upon you my judgments and upon you shall be my wrath. For you yet confess to be righteous but I know your wickedness. You shall certainly drink and war shall be in your land and pestilence in your streets. I shall send upon you double for all your sins. And for you my people and my flock, I shall separate the sheep from the goats, and the goats shall I destroy but the sheep shall I gather to my pasture. Weep and howl for my day is at hand and who has layed it in his heart?
Come, come unto me all who hear this day for I will no longer strive with this people, and I shall break the covenant which I have made for as it is written "My spirit shall not always strive with men.". Come, come unto me. I am the truth and I am the way. Have faith.
JER 2:1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
JER 2:2 Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; I remember thee, the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals, when thou wentest after me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.
JER 2:3 Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.
JER 2:4 Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel:
JER 2:5 Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?
JER 2:6 Neither said they, Where is the LORD that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, that led us through the wilderness, through a land of deserts and of pits, through a land of drought, and of the shadow of death, through a land that no man passed through, and where no man dwelt?
JER 2:7 And I brought you into a plentiful country, to eat the fruit thereof and the goodness thereof; but when ye entered, ye defiled my land, and made mine heritage an abomination.
JER 2:8 The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.
JER 2:9 Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the LORD, and with your children's children will I plead.
JER 2:10 For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing.
JER 2:11 Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.
JER 2:12 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the LORD.
JER 2:13 For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.
JER 2:14 Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled?
JER 2:15 The young lions roared upon him, and yelled, and they made his land waste: his cities are burned without inhabitant.
JER 2:16 Also the children of Noph and Tahapanes have broken the crown of thy head.
JER 2:17 Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way?
JER 2:18 And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river?
JER 2:19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
JER 2:20 For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot.
JER 2:21 Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?
JER 2:22 For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD.
JER 2:23 How canst thou say, I am not polluted, I have not gone after Baalim? see thy way in the valley, know what thou hast done: thou art a swift dromedary traversing her ways;
JER 2:24 A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.
JER 2:25 Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from thirst: but thou saidst, There is no hope: no; for I have loved strangers, and after them will I go.
JER 2:26 As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets,
JER 2:27 Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.
JER 2:28 But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.
JER 2:29 Wherefore will ye plead with me? ye all have transgressed against me, saith the LORD.
JER 2:30 In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
JER 2:31 O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee?
JER 2:32 Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.
JER 2:33 Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.
JER 2:34 Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.
JER 2:35 Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou sayest, I have not sinned.
JER 2:36 Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.
JER 2:37 Yea, thou shalt go forth from him, and thine hands upon thine head: for the LORD hath rejected thy confidences, and thou shalt not prosper in them.
To God be all the glory, to him be all honor.
You brother in the Lord, Austin
Hidden In God
Vision
While I was standing in some type of dark cave, I saw a small tree with very green leaves through the opening of the cave. In all directions around the tree stood a tall rock structure (about 20-30 feet high) that kept anything from getting to the tree. As I looked at the tree, I understand that there could be no rock covering overhead due to the fact that the sun was shining brightly on it. It also looked well watered and shined very brightly from the sunlight. As I stood staring at the tree, trying to understand what I saw, I heard the Lord say, "Bare good fruit." Immediately after hearing this, I watched the tree begin to grow at a very quick pace, eventually outgrowing the rock structure surrounding it. Once it surpassed the height of the rocks surrounding it, the branches on the tree, along with it's leaves quickly grew out and became much more substantial then they were before. Once the tree was no longer hidden, birds came and lofted in its branches.
The Lord likened those at our church, and those who are God's, like unto that tree. We have been hidden for a season, being fed by the Lord (rain and sun) without anyone knowing that we were there. He continues to feed us, allowing us to shed the dead leaves until we are brightly glowing in all that He has given us. Now is the time to bare good fruit. As we are obedient to this and continue to live our lives in humility before God, He will cause us to grow into all that He has called us to be.
With love in Him,
Ryan
While I was standing in some type of dark cave, I saw a small tree with very green leaves through the opening of the cave. In all directions around the tree stood a tall rock structure (about 20-30 feet high) that kept anything from getting to the tree. As I looked at the tree, I understand that there could be no rock covering overhead due to the fact that the sun was shining brightly on it. It also looked well watered and shined very brightly from the sunlight. As I stood staring at the tree, trying to understand what I saw, I heard the Lord say, "Bare good fruit." Immediately after hearing this, I watched the tree begin to grow at a very quick pace, eventually outgrowing the rock structure surrounding it. Once it surpassed the height of the rocks surrounding it, the branches on the tree, along with it's leaves quickly grew out and became much more substantial then they were before. Once the tree was no longer hidden, birds came and lofted in its branches.
The Lord likened those at our church, and those who are God's, like unto that tree. We have been hidden for a season, being fed by the Lord (rain and sun) without anyone knowing that we were there. He continues to feed us, allowing us to shed the dead leaves until we are brightly glowing in all that He has given us. Now is the time to bare good fruit. As we are obedient to this and continue to live our lives in humility before God, He will cause us to grow into all that He has called us to be.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Attention
Listen to me my people. There are few in whom I can trust, few that I can call my own, yet you are these. I delight in you, to hear your words, to be amongst you. There are many that pervert my ways, that speak lightly of me, and those (people) cannot stand. They are not mine and I will not call them my own. When the day comes, I will have no part with them, for they will not repent, though they call upon my name.
Isaiah 42: 1
1Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
God delights greatly in those who walk after His Spirit in truth. They are as obedient children growing up in His very image. Yet, there are those that call themselves His, but do not do those things necessary to be a vessel unto honor. There is more to the scripture, for further reading, but the first verse was basically a summation. Although it speaks of Jesus, we too have the Spirit of Christ, therefore we are precious to God and a delight if we walk in all truth.
Alex
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Come to me, for my Oil is rich and Pure
My Grace is sufficient for thee. Let your life, and all that you depend on, stand upon the rock that is never shaken, never broken. For have you gained anything, if you gain the whole world but lose your soul? I say, put your trust and hope ON me. I have never changed. I am the only armor you need. I am the only bread of life. I am the only everlasting. The body and all fleshly things is as the grass, the end of it is the same. I am the light that calls you out of all fleshly understanding. Why do I do this my children? Because I Love thee. Hope on me. Hope on things unseen, and love me. Love hopes all things and rejoices in truth. Celebrate that you have truth daily (praise). It brings me Glory and my Glory covers you. I will cover you. Stand firmly on my promises.
Mark 5:34
Daughter thy faith made thee whole. Go In peace and be whole of thy plague.
Hope, Joy, & Love everlasting in Jesus' name.
Carmen
Mark 5:34
Daughter thy faith made thee whole. Go In peace and be whole of thy plague.
Hope, Joy, & Love everlasting in Jesus' name.
Carmen
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Strengthen One Another
From yesterday (1/25/08) during my prayer time at work. The Lord has been ministering to a lot of us about continually praying and seeking Him:
Word
Be faithful. Humble yourself before Me and let no pride enter in. Only those who are of a humble and contrite spirit will I lift up.
Strengthen one another in spirit and in truth, knowing that I the Lord take pleasure in this. If you see a brother in need, I tell you lift him up. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Have I not called you to be righteous and to cease not from praying? Commit all of your works unto the Lord, for in this you know that it is by My strength alone that you can stand. Walk in humility knowing that it is I alone who will build up and tear down. Surrender wholly to Me that My will be done in your life always. I am the rewarder of those who diligently seek Me.
Just a side note: It is interesting going before God daily, expecting nothing. When you enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise, it is always a blessing to know that He will inhabit your praises. So often when we come before Him, without expectation, He gives us what we need so that we can continue to walk in strength and be mindful of Him always. God has been ministering to me that being patient, being content with knowing that He is with you (Godliness with contentment is great gain), is what He desires of us. Don't think it strange that He speaks as often as you come before Him. This is who God is, our perfect Father in heaven who waits for us seek Him out, that He may give us all that we need and even more.
Those who know God know that He will supply our every need. It's a promise of God, it is truth. You can live your life knowing this. It is the "more" that He wants to pour out to those who love nothing more than being in His presence and learning of Him daily. Let us never neglect so great a gift as salvation. It is not merely a ticket to heaven. Those who think it as such are missing out on the relationship, the restoration of fellowship to the Father, the very reason why Jesus came to us in the first place.
God be glorified,
Ryan
Word
Be faithful. Humble yourself before Me and let no pride enter in. Only those who are of a humble and contrite spirit will I lift up.
Strengthen one another in spirit and in truth, knowing that I the Lord take pleasure in this. If you see a brother in need, I tell you lift him up. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. Have I not called you to be righteous and to cease not from praying? Commit all of your works unto the Lord, for in this you know that it is by My strength alone that you can stand. Walk in humility knowing that it is I alone who will build up and tear down. Surrender wholly to Me that My will be done in your life always. I am the rewarder of those who diligently seek Me.
Just a side note: It is interesting going before God daily, expecting nothing. When you enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise, it is always a blessing to know that He will inhabit your praises. So often when we come before Him, without expectation, He gives us what we need so that we can continue to walk in strength and be mindful of Him always. God has been ministering to me that being patient, being content with knowing that He is with you (Godliness with contentment is great gain), is what He desires of us. Don't think it strange that He speaks as often as you come before Him. This is who God is, our perfect Father in heaven who waits for us seek Him out, that He may give us all that we need and even more.
Those who know God know that He will supply our every need. It's a promise of God, it is truth. You can live your life knowing this. It is the "more" that He wants to pour out to those who love nothing more than being in His presence and learning of Him daily. Let us never neglect so great a gift as salvation. It is not merely a ticket to heaven. Those who think it as such are missing out on the relationship, the restoration of fellowship to the Father, the very reason why Jesus came to us in the first place.
God be glorified,
Ryan
Friday, January 25, 2008
Strength In The Spirit
During prayer at church last night:
Word
If you say to the mountain be moved and cast into the bottom of the sea, will it not be even as you have spoken it? If you lay hands on the sick and pray that they be healed even as you have spoken it will it not be done for you? If you lift up those who are weak and put them before Me, will I not cause them to be made strong by My Spirit? All things are possible to them that believe. What seems impossible with man is possible with God. I am with you wherever you go and My Spirit does go before you. My glory is your rear guard. Do not look back or think on the things of the past. Let faith arise this day and let your enemies be scattered. Let My enemies be scattered. Keep your eyes fixed on Me and put on the mind of Christ that you would understand all things.
Out of the mouth of two or three witnesses, let God's word be established. What the Spirit is speaking is obvious to those who have ears to hear and God's word is truly being established out of the mouth of His witnesses. Don't look back. Keep your eyes fixed on God. Make Him your daily bread (even as He said that He would be). Look to no man for you work out your own salvation with fear and trembling before God. Walk uprightly before Him. Die daily that He may have His way in you. Cease from your own labors that the will of God would be accomplished in your life. Know that bitter and sweet water cannot flow from the same well. Know that the only way to be led into all truth is by the Spirit of God. Know that God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him and that our reward is with Him. Know that our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. Let us keep ourselves unspotted from the world and love the Lord with all our heart, soul and might. He will never leave us or forsake us.
God be glorified in us,
Ryan
Word
If you say to the mountain be moved and cast into the bottom of the sea, will it not be even as you have spoken it? If you lay hands on the sick and pray that they be healed even as you have spoken it will it not be done for you? If you lift up those who are weak and put them before Me, will I not cause them to be made strong by My Spirit? All things are possible to them that believe. What seems impossible with man is possible with God. I am with you wherever you go and My Spirit does go before you. My glory is your rear guard. Do not look back or think on the things of the past. Let faith arise this day and let your enemies be scattered. Let My enemies be scattered. Keep your eyes fixed on Me and put on the mind of Christ that you would understand all things.
Out of the mouth of two or three witnesses, let God's word be established. What the Spirit is speaking is obvious to those who have ears to hear and God's word is truly being established out of the mouth of His witnesses. Don't look back. Keep your eyes fixed on God. Make Him your daily bread (even as He said that He would be). Look to no man for you work out your own salvation with fear and trembling before God. Walk uprightly before Him. Die daily that He may have His way in you. Cease from your own labors that the will of God would be accomplished in your life. Know that bitter and sweet water cannot flow from the same well. Know that the only way to be led into all truth is by the Spirit of God. Know that God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him and that our reward is with Him. Know that our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. Let us keep ourselves unspotted from the world and love the Lord with all our heart, soul and might. He will never leave us or forsake us.
God be glorified in us,
Ryan
Judgment To This Nation
This is from yesterday during my prayer time at work:
Malachi 1:11
(all of Malachi was very stirring but the verse below is what the Lord led me to)
11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.
Word
The sin of this nation has gone before God. Her land will be made desolate and the people thereof will be judged for all of their evil doings. I have called, but only few have heard. Many have hardened their hearts to the correction of the Lord. I will send strong delusion and all who have chosen to love this life unto death will be judged. Confusion will overtake them and they will have no peace. I have held off My judgment, I have delayed, but no longer will this country be protected by the arm of the Lord. These people have denied the One True God, the One who brought peace to this nation that she would be holy and separate unto Me. But they have forgotten My commandments, My word is not written on their hearts. They submit themselves to the flesh rather than doing My will. For this, I will bring the sword. Because they have taught their children to err, famine and pestilence will overtake them. They will look for a place of protection, but they will find none. Where can man go, that I the Lord will not find him? I offered life, I offered a place of repentance but they chose Me not. For this I will punish them and judge them. Those who are unclean will not stand in that great and terrible day for they were warned to touch not the unclean thing, yet they refused to hearken unto Me. My judgment is set and soon the whole earth will shake at the sound of My voice. Only those who have kept their first love will I keep from falling in that day. Their hearts are toward Me, and they live their lives to please Me and bring glory to My name.
To love truth and righteousness, and to walk uprightly before God is all that He requires of us. I pray that God would give us wisdom, and that He would find us worthy to be hid in the days to come.
God be with us,
Ryan
Malachi 1:11
(all of Malachi was very stirring but the verse below is what the Lord led me to)
11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.
Word
The sin of this nation has gone before God. Her land will be made desolate and the people thereof will be judged for all of their evil doings. I have called, but only few have heard. Many have hardened their hearts to the correction of the Lord. I will send strong delusion and all who have chosen to love this life unto death will be judged. Confusion will overtake them and they will have no peace. I have held off My judgment, I have delayed, but no longer will this country be protected by the arm of the Lord. These people have denied the One True God, the One who brought peace to this nation that she would be holy and separate unto Me. But they have forgotten My commandments, My word is not written on their hearts. They submit themselves to the flesh rather than doing My will. For this, I will bring the sword. Because they have taught their children to err, famine and pestilence will overtake them. They will look for a place of protection, but they will find none. Where can man go, that I the Lord will not find him? I offered life, I offered a place of repentance but they chose Me not. For this I will punish them and judge them. Those who are unclean will not stand in that great and terrible day for they were warned to touch not the unclean thing, yet they refused to hearken unto Me. My judgment is set and soon the whole earth will shake at the sound of My voice. Only those who have kept their first love will I keep from falling in that day. Their hearts are toward Me, and they live their lives to please Me and bring glory to My name.
To love truth and righteousness, and to walk uprightly before God is all that He requires of us. I pray that God would give us wisdom, and that He would find us worthy to be hid in the days to come.
God be with us,
Ryan
Purchased of God
I received a couple words and a scripture at church this Thursday. Each ministers to me differently though all were confirmed amongst the brethren.
I have bought you with a price. You are mine and no others. Come to me.
A dark day comes, tribulation in the land. Every man must stand as I have shown them. Come before me daily that I may show you all that you need to walk as I walked.
I have bought you with a price. You are mine and no others. Come to me.
A dark day comes, tribulation in the land. Every man must stand as I have shown them. Come before me daily that I may show you all that you need to walk as I walked.
John 16
1These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. 5But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? 6But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. 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. 16A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. 17Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? 18They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. 19Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? 20Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. 22And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. 23And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. 26At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: 27For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. 28I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. 29His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. 30Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. 31Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? 32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
33These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
After going over some of the scripture again, instead of posting just what I was particularly stirred in at Church (highlighted), I posted the whole thing. The stuff about sending the Comforter (Holy Spirit)blesses me as I read it now, as well as a few other parts.
Alex
Word 1/24/08
Word:
Let everything fall by the wayside My people. Keep your eyes fixed on Me. Do not look to your right or your left. Look to Me for all of your understanding. Rely on Me for everything that you believe to be true. Look to no man for your salvation, for I alone hold the words to eternal life. I alone am God. Do not look back. Do not look to yesterday's deeds or understandings, for those things are yesterday's manna. I say come before Me daily. Receive of Me new every morning. As you have asked My children, I have shown you a higher walk, but who will walk in the way that I have shown. Who will live and move and have their being in My Spirit? Who will be instantly in season? Who will let go of all the dead works of the flesh? Who will live in liberty and freedom? Who walk in love and mercy, yet keep judgement bound about their neck? Who will keep sound judgement among you? Who will judge all things by My Spirit and who will be a faithful servant to stand on those judgements? Who will have confidence in what I have shown them? Who will keep and guard it as precious treasure? Who will know Me and not be shaken? Who, when everything shakes around them, will not be shaken? Pursue Me My people. Die to your own understandings. Be faithful to do what I have shown you, and you will receive more, but a man must be found faithful over small things before I will give him great things to rule over. Remember, obedience is better than sacrifice, and I take no delight in the double minded man. Settle it in your hearts this day to love truth and hate the lie. Settle it within yourselves to no more touch anything unclean. Consider only what is holy and pure and hate everything else, for remember you are not part of the world, and you should not love the things of the world. Be holy. Be separate. Depart swiftly from all that is evil and unprofitable. Depart from unclean thoughts and unclean desires, for I will remind you this day that I will not always strive with a man. If your heart is not for My will to be done in your life, then I will not force it upon you. It is not My desire that any should fall, but man has free will and he chooses his path. Choose wisely children. Choose My ways, for the end of yours are destruction, death and sorrow. Choose Me in all situations. On My side, you are always victorious, but in your strength, you will lose. Choose victory.
Also, I am so thankful for God's faithfulness. When we draw close to Him, He really draws closer to us. For example, oftentimes when Rachel and I spend time together, we simply enjoy each other's company, play with Addi, and just relax. Of course, none of that is sin, but today, we made a point to discuss Godly things, and in just being faithful to that, the Lord was faithful in revealling understandings throughout our conversation. Ultimately, we found ourselves discussing this scripture: 62Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Luke 9:62. While discussing what this meant to our personal walks, we came to some understanding about the wisdom in applying this scripture in our daily lives. For example, if we set our hands to the plow and look back, several unprofitable consequences can follow. First, if we happened to do something wrong along the way, by looking back to that mistake, we can cause ourselves to dwell on it and consequently allow ourselves to be paralyzed by fear and condemnation. When we make mistakes, we have to learn from them of course, but then we have to accept God's forgiveness, and move on, because if we don't, then we are living in past defeat rather than present and future victory. Second, we can look back on things that have happened, and analyze them to death in our own minds or just stop and stand in awe that they happened at all. For instance, 9And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.10And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. In this instance, the apostles were looking to where Jesus had been, and of course there is no sin in this, but by focusing on where He had been, they were essentially wasting time, by not moving forward and onto the things that God had prepared for them. We can't be like that. We can't be shocked or dwell on what we see or do, because then we aren't moving on to the next thing God would have us do. Every day we are required to change from glory to glory, understanding to understanding, old man to new, so we can't dwell on "glory days" or "amazing experiences." We have to just keep moving on. Finally, if we look back to our pasts and we see we were obedient, it is a perfect opportunity to let a little seed of pride enter our hearts. We might say to ourselves, "look at how obedient I was, I did the right thing, or I have moved mountains, or I must be something special, because all together, I have done so much for the Lord." Of course none of that is true. We aren't supposed to take pride in the work of the Lord, or add it up in our heads to count all the things God has done through us. For example, Jesus told the apostles, Passage Luke 10:20: 20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. Instead of thinking about what we've "done", our focus has to be forward with our eyes fixed on Jesus. God might move hundreds of mountains through us, His servants, but that really doesn't matter. All that really matters is that we reach our final destination: Jesus. Of course, signs and wonders WILL follow them that believe. That is a given, but our hearts, our joy and our minds cannot be focused on those things. They have to be focused on our ultimate goal which is always in front of us, not behind us. Forward is our direction, and I pray that we all move in that daily.
God Bless,
Tara
Let everything fall by the wayside My people. Keep your eyes fixed on Me. Do not look to your right or your left. Look to Me for all of your understanding. Rely on Me for everything that you believe to be true. Look to no man for your salvation, for I alone hold the words to eternal life. I alone am God. Do not look back. Do not look to yesterday's deeds or understandings, for those things are yesterday's manna. I say come before Me daily. Receive of Me new every morning. As you have asked My children, I have shown you a higher walk, but who will walk in the way that I have shown. Who will live and move and have their being in My Spirit? Who will be instantly in season? Who will let go of all the dead works of the flesh? Who will live in liberty and freedom? Who walk in love and mercy, yet keep judgement bound about their neck? Who will keep sound judgement among you? Who will judge all things by My Spirit and who will be a faithful servant to stand on those judgements? Who will have confidence in what I have shown them? Who will keep and guard it as precious treasure? Who will know Me and not be shaken? Who, when everything shakes around them, will not be shaken? Pursue Me My people. Die to your own understandings. Be faithful to do what I have shown you, and you will receive more, but a man must be found faithful over small things before I will give him great things to rule over. Remember, obedience is better than sacrifice, and I take no delight in the double minded man. Settle it in your hearts this day to love truth and hate the lie. Settle it within yourselves to no more touch anything unclean. Consider only what is holy and pure and hate everything else, for remember you are not part of the world, and you should not love the things of the world. Be holy. Be separate. Depart swiftly from all that is evil and unprofitable. Depart from unclean thoughts and unclean desires, for I will remind you this day that I will not always strive with a man. If your heart is not for My will to be done in your life, then I will not force it upon you. It is not My desire that any should fall, but man has free will and he chooses his path. Choose wisely children. Choose My ways, for the end of yours are destruction, death and sorrow. Choose Me in all situations. On My side, you are always victorious, but in your strength, you will lose. Choose victory.
Also, I am so thankful for God's faithfulness. When we draw close to Him, He really draws closer to us. For example, oftentimes when Rachel and I spend time together, we simply enjoy each other's company, play with Addi, and just relax. Of course, none of that is sin, but today, we made a point to discuss Godly things, and in just being faithful to that, the Lord was faithful in revealling understandings throughout our conversation. Ultimately, we found ourselves discussing this scripture: 62Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Luke 9:62. While discussing what this meant to our personal walks, we came to some understanding about the wisdom in applying this scripture in our daily lives. For example, if we set our hands to the plow and look back, several unprofitable consequences can follow. First, if we happened to do something wrong along the way, by looking back to that mistake, we can cause ourselves to dwell on it and consequently allow ourselves to be paralyzed by fear and condemnation. When we make mistakes, we have to learn from them of course, but then we have to accept God's forgiveness, and move on, because if we don't, then we are living in past defeat rather than present and future victory. Second, we can look back on things that have happened, and analyze them to death in our own minds or just stop and stand in awe that they happened at all. For instance, 9And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.10And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. In this instance, the apostles were looking to where Jesus had been, and of course there is no sin in this, but by focusing on where He had been, they were essentially wasting time, by not moving forward and onto the things that God had prepared for them. We can't be like that. We can't be shocked or dwell on what we see or do, because then we aren't moving on to the next thing God would have us do. Every day we are required to change from glory to glory, understanding to understanding, old man to new, so we can't dwell on "glory days" or "amazing experiences." We have to just keep moving on. Finally, if we look back to our pasts and we see we were obedient, it is a perfect opportunity to let a little seed of pride enter our hearts. We might say to ourselves, "look at how obedient I was, I did the right thing, or I have moved mountains, or I must be something special, because all together, I have done so much for the Lord." Of course none of that is true. We aren't supposed to take pride in the work of the Lord, or add it up in our heads to count all the things God has done through us. For example, Jesus told the apostles, Passage Luke 10:20: 20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. Instead of thinking about what we've "done", our focus has to be forward with our eyes fixed on Jesus. God might move hundreds of mountains through us, His servants, but that really doesn't matter. All that really matters is that we reach our final destination: Jesus. Of course, signs and wonders WILL follow them that believe. That is a given, but our hearts, our joy and our minds cannot be focused on those things. They have to be focused on our ultimate goal which is always in front of us, not behind us. Forward is our direction, and I pray that we all move in that daily.
God Bless,
Tara
Thursday, January 24, 2008
His Word Being Fulfilled
When I was praying yesterday, I was considering a recent conversation I had with a man who is not serving the Lord, but knows of Him. I have had a couple of strong opportunities to witness to Him regarding much of what the Spirit is speaking to all of us and he admitted that he had never heard these things talked about anywhere. However, he did admit that though he never heard them, he knew something was different about what was being said. Since then, I prayed that the Lord would not give him peace until his heart was right before God. The other day, when I spoke with him, he told me that life has been rough lately because he is trying several different methods, but spends nights tossing and turning rather than sleeping. The Lord ministered this to me:
Word
You have what you ask in My name for it is My promise to those who walk uprightly before Me. I tell you, watch and look for My word to be fulfilled in these times. For all that you have asked Me, according to My will, will be done for you. But I tell you, trust in Me for all that you have need of. Do not think it strange or unusual when I perform My word before your very eyes even according to all that you have asked of Me. I am faithful to perform all that I have promised to you. Stand in the gap for those who I lay upon your heart that you may see that which you have asked in secret being accomplished in the open. I tell you, let your calling and election be made sure for though you wait on your ministry with patience, the time will soon come when you are no longer hidden. I will pour out My Spirit upon you, and you will see that it has been given to you without measure. You will see that even in your weakness, I am strong.
If the gifts of the Spirit have been given to you already, then why do you not take the time to stir them up within you? You have no lack, I desire that you do mighty exploits for My name's sake. That signs and wonders would follow them that believe. Only believe. Let nothing (carnal mind, doubt, fear) keep you from walking in all that I have called you to. You are seated in heavenly places and joint heirs with Christ. Do not let the expectations of men keep you from doing the will of the Father. Have faith and believe.
Tell your brothers and sisters to pray without ceasing and to pray that they are found worthy to escape the wrath that is to come.
I am fully convinced that God desires all of us. He will pour out and be faithful to all that He has promised us if we are faithful to Him, daily. I know it has been said before, but to live our lives unto the Lord every day is what He requires of us, selling all that we have in this life and following Him. Those who know us should know us simply as those who love God, sons and daughters of the Most High.
God be with us all,
Ryan
Word
You have what you ask in My name for it is My promise to those who walk uprightly before Me. I tell you, watch and look for My word to be fulfilled in these times. For all that you have asked Me, according to My will, will be done for you. But I tell you, trust in Me for all that you have need of. Do not think it strange or unusual when I perform My word before your very eyes even according to all that you have asked of Me. I am faithful to perform all that I have promised to you. Stand in the gap for those who I lay upon your heart that you may see that which you have asked in secret being accomplished in the open. I tell you, let your calling and election be made sure for though you wait on your ministry with patience, the time will soon come when you are no longer hidden. I will pour out My Spirit upon you, and you will see that it has been given to you without measure. You will see that even in your weakness, I am strong.
If the gifts of the Spirit have been given to you already, then why do you not take the time to stir them up within you? You have no lack, I desire that you do mighty exploits for My name's sake. That signs and wonders would follow them that believe. Only believe. Let nothing (carnal mind, doubt, fear) keep you from walking in all that I have called you to. You are seated in heavenly places and joint heirs with Christ. Do not let the expectations of men keep you from doing the will of the Father. Have faith and believe.
Tell your brothers and sisters to pray without ceasing and to pray that they are found worthy to escape the wrath that is to come.
I am fully convinced that God desires all of us. He will pour out and be faithful to all that He has promised us if we are faithful to Him, daily. I know it has been said before, but to live our lives unto the Lord every day is what He requires of us, selling all that we have in this life and following Him. Those who know us should know us simply as those who love God, sons and daughters of the Most High.
God be with us all,
Ryan
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Vision & Word 1/17/08
Vision: Two men are standing on a dock. It is a dark and cloudy day, windy and cold. There are many people standing on the shore near the dock. Both men plunge into the cold stormy waters to draw attention to themselves, to foster pity for themselves. The Lord does nothing. I then heard, let them receive the reward of their labor. They sought to deceive, counting on mercy. Let them receive the fruit of their labor, death.
Psalm 11Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Word: Oh people of God, how long will you empower the unrighteous? How long will you deceive, the unbeliever, and not tell him the truth, the reward of their labor. Do not cover deceit, do not have pity on those who try Me, tempt Me. Those who have no faith in me, only faith in their craftiness to deceive. I tell you have nothing to do with them. The second death waits for them. They care not for truth, their every thought is to make servants of fools who cannot tell right from wrong.
Judge a righteous judgment, know truth.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Psalm 11Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Word: Oh people of God, how long will you empower the unrighteous? How long will you deceive, the unbeliever, and not tell him the truth, the reward of their labor. Do not cover deceit, do not have pity on those who try Me, tempt Me. Those who have no faith in me, only faith in their craftiness to deceive. I tell you have nothing to do with them. The second death waits for them. They care not for truth, their every thought is to make servants of fools who cannot tell right from wrong.
Judge a righteous judgment, know truth.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Whatever you do
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
:24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
After reading this today I was blessed and reminded of how God is working in our lives. Even if you’re only making copies at work, do it with all your heart, because that is where God put you and that is what He has you doing...
Owen
:24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
After reading this today I was blessed and reminded of how God is working in our lives. Even if you’re only making copies at work, do it with all your heart, because that is where God put you and that is what He has you doing...
Owen
A Timely Scripture
Isaiah 52:11 and 12
Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear vessels of the Lord.
For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the Lord will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward.
I know the Lord is calling his people out, calling us out to be separate like verse 11, and I believe God is saying not to fear. Fear nothing because He is with us always. Our spirits need not "go out with haste, nor go by flight," God is both before us and after us. Hallelujah!
Grace and peace,
Rachel
Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear vessels of the Lord.
For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the Lord will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward.
I know the Lord is calling his people out, calling us out to be separate like verse 11, and I believe God is saying not to fear. Fear nothing because He is with us always. Our spirits need not "go out with haste, nor go by flight," God is both before us and after us. Hallelujah!
Grace and peace,
Rachel
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Word
I received this word at church on Sunday:
Press through deeper, and keep my promises close and seek truth. I will put things in front of you to do. Be faithful and obedient in the little things. Let your walk be with confidence and boldness believing that it is Me who leads you, and I will keep you. Do not let anxiety and fear keep you from walking further. Rather, remember if you keep your eyes on Me you will walk with strength and victory. Be still, and know I am God. Hold fast and wait on Me. Do not get ahead of yourself. Rest in My peace. And know I do speak to you.
Take captive every thought, and hold fast to My promises and to truth. Hold fast knowing that I am not the author of confusion; I am a God of peace and perfect understanding. Seek Me daily, pray without ceasing. Think on Me; wait on Me.
A little later I heard: You choose the pace you walk, when you are obedient to Me you can move on. Believe My promises, believe what I have told you. I am not a man that I should lie.
Love and Peace through Christ
Molly
Press through deeper, and keep my promises close and seek truth. I will put things in front of you to do. Be faithful and obedient in the little things. Let your walk be with confidence and boldness believing that it is Me who leads you, and I will keep you. Do not let anxiety and fear keep you from walking further. Rather, remember if you keep your eyes on Me you will walk with strength and victory. Be still, and know I am God. Hold fast and wait on Me. Do not get ahead of yourself. Rest in My peace. And know I do speak to you.
Take captive every thought, and hold fast to My promises and to truth. Hold fast knowing that I am not the author of confusion; I am a God of peace and perfect understanding. Seek Me daily, pray without ceasing. Think on Me; wait on Me.
A little later I heard: You choose the pace you walk, when you are obedient to Me you can move on. Believe My promises, believe what I have told you. I am not a man that I should lie.
Love and Peace through Christ
Molly
Ever Present Help
Word
Do not allow yourself to be overtaken by the words of men. For by much speaking many will try to take captive those who are of a humble and contrite spirit. I tell you, be as wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove. Call upon My name and pray that My will be done in every situation, knowing that I am your ever present help in time of need. Greater is He within you than he that is in the world.
God bless,
Ryan
Do not allow yourself to be overtaken by the words of men. For by much speaking many will try to take captive those who are of a humble and contrite spirit. I tell you, be as wise as a serpent and as harmless as a dove. Call upon My name and pray that My will be done in every situation, knowing that I am your ever present help in time of need. Greater is He within you than he that is in the world.
God bless,
Ryan
Be Faithful To God
From yesterday for all who have ears to hear:
Word
Be faithful in the little things that I may cause you to rule over much. Despise not small beginnings, but rather rejoice that I the Lord have called you by name and that your name is written in the book of life. Keep yourself unspotted from the world and continue in the Spirit daily, that you would not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. Have faith to believe all that I speak to you, all that is revealed to you by My Spirit for only those who believe and walk in righteousness will I call My own.
When praying, I asked the Lord what He required of me (and all who can hear) at this time. He answered:
Word
Be faithful in all that I give you. Love righteousness and truth. Put on humility and come before Me daily, that you may feed the flock. Look not back to where you came from, but know that those who the Son has made free are free indeed. Let faith arise in you, that you may see My power and glory revealed before your very eyes. Lean not to your own understanding, but seek the wisdom that is from above. Continue to worship Me in Spirit and in truth that your praises would be acceptable unto Me and that your life would be a living sacrifice unto Me. This is what I require of you, My son, that you would have no lack , and that all who see you would know that your confidence lays in Me alone. Cease not from praying for the time is short.
God be glorified in us,
Ryan
Word
Be faithful in the little things that I may cause you to rule over much. Despise not small beginnings, but rather rejoice that I the Lord have called you by name and that your name is written in the book of life. Keep yourself unspotted from the world and continue in the Spirit daily, that you would not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. Have faith to believe all that I speak to you, all that is revealed to you by My Spirit for only those who believe and walk in righteousness will I call My own.
When praying, I asked the Lord what He required of me (and all who can hear) at this time. He answered:
Word
Be faithful in all that I give you. Love righteousness and truth. Put on humility and come before Me daily, that you may feed the flock. Look not back to where you came from, but know that those who the Son has made free are free indeed. Let faith arise in you, that you may see My power and glory revealed before your very eyes. Lean not to your own understanding, but seek the wisdom that is from above. Continue to worship Me in Spirit and in truth that your praises would be acceptable unto Me and that your life would be a living sacrifice unto Me. This is what I require of you, My son, that you would have no lack , and that all who see you would know that your confidence lays in Me alone. Cease not from praying for the time is short.
God be glorified in us,
Ryan
Monday, January 21, 2008
Word 1/20/08
Who can hear the correction of their God? Who will take to heart wisdom? Who has ears to hear? Who has considered their ways and measure themselves in the light of truth? Only those who seek Me in spirit and in truth. Who has separated themselves unto Me? Who has heard the word of wisdom? Those who have come out of the world. Those who have come out of the chains of darkness, the chains of pride and self righteousness. Those, in who I live. Those who have been careful to die to themselves. Those who have heard the bidding of My Spirit to dine with Me. Those who care not for the meat of the flesh (carnal desires), but delight in the delicacies of eternal life. My words are Spirit, and they are Life, gather them to yourself. Eat of the sweetness of truth. Be healed. See with your eyes. Here with your ears. I will give you understanding of all you see and hear in this life, and forever.
Watch and pray My children, for the righteous are to keep themselves from evil. The weak to keep themselves from falling. The simple from being deceived. Do not be dismayed, know that I Am (who I said I am). I judge in truth. A bruised reed, I will not break. A smoldering wick I will not put out. Understand, I am not as a man thinks. Those I love, I chasten. Those who love the lie will be washed away in the flood of judgment. (The understanding of this was clear to me. The Lord was referring to Noah, the great flood, and the return of the times of Noah. The coming judgment on the earth, is to God, as the cleansing of the earth and Noah's day.)
Then the Lord gave me this scripture:
Proverbs 3
1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
3Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
9Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
11My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
19The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
21My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
22So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.
23Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
24When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
25Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.
26For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Note: Interesting that the Lord gave Tara, Proverbs 3, posted in "Confidence", also.
Despise not those who have gone before you. Think not more highly of yourselves that you should, for you are prepared for such a time as this. You are baptized with the baptism that I am. To you is available, the Spirit without measure. Let faith arise to walk humbly before me, for your hour has not yet come. Who can understand all mysteries yet be untouched by pride? Only those who walk perfectly in love. Be wise, be vigilant, eat boldly, yet hold the knife to your throat (Understanding: This is wisdom, settle it in your heart, draw the line, do not give in to excess or pride, do not go beyond your limit of faith.). Let not liberty be an occasion to fall. The strong will be as I am, yet how great is fall of the proud.
Comment: The Lord is gracious and compassionate, full of mercy and goodness. But those who walk blindly will fall into the pit, death. Those who presume upon the mercy of God, do not know him. The time to come is unlike any time that ever has been or will be again. The Lord has been repeating, through his servants and by his Spirit, the message of come out and be separate, be holy. No one will be able to say, I didn't know. Some may get tired of the warning, and turn from the path to amuse themselves, becoming unwise. Draw close while He is near, today is the day of salvation.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Watch
While I was praying sunday morning at church the Lord spoke a word to me and gave me some understanding in some scriptures. The Lord has been dealing alot with me about being obedient latly, never letting my own will over ride his own. That morning the Lord told me not to speak what I had recieved, not even to share any understanding I had recieved but only do what he asked me. I prayed when I should share what I recieved and all the Lord said was " Wait on me". I know the Lord has been dealing alot with people latley, calling us to cast away the imperfect things and be conformed unto his will, letting that wich is perfect come, and letting that wich is in part be done away with. Now that the Lord has released me to speak what he gave I'll be faithful to share it.
ISA 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Who shall I send? Who will go for me? Those that are of a pure heart and clean hands. Those that are perfect and desire to do only my will. I come quickly and my reward is with me and I shall give unto every man his labour, evil or good. Am I not a God? Do I not judge all things? Who shall escape my hand? Who shall flee when I send the sword to consume and the famine to pine away? My day is a dreadful day and dark, there is no light in it. Woe unto that man who desires my day, for though he flees he shall certainly be destroyed. I do not delight in the destruction of the wicked, nor do I delight that my people should suffer. I desire that all should come unto me and be saved. Draw unto me for I shall cut off my spirit from the land and they shall seek me but shall not find, they shall ask but I will not answer, they will knock but I will not open. For when I called they chose this life, when I came near they chose darkness rather than light. All who have ears this day rise up and come for I delay not. Do not say in your hearts that your Lord delays his coming. I come as a thief and if the goodman of the house had known what hour I came, he would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
LU 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
LU 12:43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
LU 12:44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
LU 12:45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
LU 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
LU 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
LU 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
And I was reminded a a vision, I dont remember who had it but it was a WW1 soldier holding his head over his bayonet on his gun sitting in a trench. He was the watchmen and all could die if he fell asleep. And then I heard the Lord say strongly "Watch". We must all watch, we cannot even chance ourselves to fall asleap. Then the lead me to a few scriptures.
FOR THE WATCHMEN:
EZE 33:1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
EZE 33:2 Son 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:
EZE 33:3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
EZE 33:4 Then 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.
EZE 33:5 He 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.
EZE 33:6 But 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.
EZE 33:7 So 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.
EZE 33:8 When 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.
EZE 33:9 Nevertheless, 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.
TO THOSE WHO HAVE AND EAR TO HEAR:
EZE 33:10 Therefore, 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?
EZE 33:11 Say 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?
EZE 33:12 Therefore, 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.
EZE 33:13 When 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.
EZE 33:14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
EZE 33:15 If 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.
EZE 33:16 None 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.
EZE 33:17 Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
EZE 33:18 When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
EZE 33:19 But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
EZE 33:20 Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.
EPH 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
EPH 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
EPH 6:12 For 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.
EPH 6:13 Wherefore 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.
EPH 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
EPH 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
EPH 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
EPH 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
EPH 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Lord give us ears to hear.
Your brother in Christ, Austin
ISA 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Who shall I send? Who will go for me? Those that are of a pure heart and clean hands. Those that are perfect and desire to do only my will. I come quickly and my reward is with me and I shall give unto every man his labour, evil or good. Am I not a God? Do I not judge all things? Who shall escape my hand? Who shall flee when I send the sword to consume and the famine to pine away? My day is a dreadful day and dark, there is no light in it. Woe unto that man who desires my day, for though he flees he shall certainly be destroyed. I do not delight in the destruction of the wicked, nor do I delight that my people should suffer. I desire that all should come unto me and be saved. Draw unto me for I shall cut off my spirit from the land and they shall seek me but shall not find, they shall ask but I will not answer, they will knock but I will not open. For when I called they chose this life, when I came near they chose darkness rather than light. All who have ears this day rise up and come for I delay not. Do not say in your hearts that your Lord delays his coming. I come as a thief and if the goodman of the house had known what hour I came, he would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
LU 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
LU 12:43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
LU 12:44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
LU 12:45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
LU 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
LU 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
LU 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
And I was reminded a a vision, I dont remember who had it but it was a WW1 soldier holding his head over his bayonet on his gun sitting in a trench. He was the watchmen and all could die if he fell asleep. And then I heard the Lord say strongly "Watch". We must all watch, we cannot even chance ourselves to fall asleap. Then the lead me to a few scriptures.
FOR THE WATCHMEN:
EZE 33:1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
EZE 33:2 Son 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:
EZE 33:3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
EZE 33:4 Then 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.
EZE 33:5 He 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.
EZE 33:6 But 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.
EZE 33:7 So 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.
EZE 33:8 When 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.
EZE 33:9 Nevertheless, 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.
TO THOSE WHO HAVE AND EAR TO HEAR:
EZE 33:10 Therefore, 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?
EZE 33:11 Say 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?
EZE 33:12 Therefore, 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.
EZE 33:13 When 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.
EZE 33:14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
EZE 33:15 If 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.
EZE 33:16 None 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.
EZE 33:17 Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
EZE 33:18 When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
EZE 33:19 But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
EZE 33:20 Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.
EPH 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
EPH 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
EPH 6:12 For 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.
EPH 6:13 Wherefore 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.
EPH 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
EPH 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
EPH 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
EPH 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
EPH 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Lord give us ears to hear.
Your brother in Christ, Austin
Evidence of Things Not Seen
Word
There is a peace that passes understanding.
In My presence is fullness of joy, those who enter in find rest.
Live in Me. Let your loins be girded in truth. Walk in righteousness and wisdom that you would please Me always. Cease not from praying for I would have it that you would receive from Me daily. Only those who do not love this life or the things thereof will be made strong in the times to come. For a man cannot serve two masters.
Have faith. Let faith arise this day for I have all that you need. You will have no lack if you believe the words of My mouth and walk accordingly. I tell you, I know what you have need of before you even ask. Let your confidence be in this, knowing that I will never leave you or forsake you. And that those who trust in Me will never be ashamed.
The Lord ministered to me that what He has given us has not been revealed to us by flesh and blood, but by the Spirit of Truth. The Lord said, "Let no man take from you what I have given you." What God gives you is precious; and prideful, self-righteous men will try to take these things from you if you let them. Their father is not your Father in heaven, and they seek to destroy you and tear you down because the things that you receive from God are not given to them to receive. Hold fast to all that God gives you, and let if be written upon your heart. Remember that we are not to cast our pearls before swine because if we do, they will trample upon the very words that God has spoken to us (the truth that has set us free), trying to take to us captive and make us a servant of themselves. Judge yourself that you can be judged of no man.
A song that Rhonda played during worship yesterday had these lyrics: "Open up my eyes to the things unseen." When I heard these words, they became more of a prayer and a cry of my heart for those at our church and those who love God. When I was considering this in the Spirit, I heard the Lord simply say, "I will." Who will have faith in what God has spoken and let it be accounted unto them for righteousness?
Hebrews 11:1
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
The Lord was ministering that though the above scripture is true and without faith there is no pleasing Him, we must move on past the point of just accepting it to the point of knowing that once we do believe (without seeing), God can then reveal the unseen things to us. The heavens are opened and God will withhold no good thing from us. The question is who will take Him at His word and enter in to all that He has put before us?
God be glorified in us,
Ryan
There is a peace that passes understanding.
In My presence is fullness of joy, those who enter in find rest.
Live in Me. Let your loins be girded in truth. Walk in righteousness and wisdom that you would please Me always. Cease not from praying for I would have it that you would receive from Me daily. Only those who do not love this life or the things thereof will be made strong in the times to come. For a man cannot serve two masters.
Have faith. Let faith arise this day for I have all that you need. You will have no lack if you believe the words of My mouth and walk accordingly. I tell you, I know what you have need of before you even ask. Let your confidence be in this, knowing that I will never leave you or forsake you. And that those who trust in Me will never be ashamed.
The Lord ministered to me that what He has given us has not been revealed to us by flesh and blood, but by the Spirit of Truth. The Lord said, "Let no man take from you what I have given you." What God gives you is precious; and prideful, self-righteous men will try to take these things from you if you let them. Their father is not your Father in heaven, and they seek to destroy you and tear you down because the things that you receive from God are not given to them to receive. Hold fast to all that God gives you, and let if be written upon your heart. Remember that we are not to cast our pearls before swine because if we do, they will trample upon the very words that God has spoken to us (the truth that has set us free), trying to take to us captive and make us a servant of themselves. Judge yourself that you can be judged of no man.
A song that Rhonda played during worship yesterday had these lyrics: "Open up my eyes to the things unseen." When I heard these words, they became more of a prayer and a cry of my heart for those at our church and those who love God. When I was considering this in the Spirit, I heard the Lord simply say, "I will." Who will have faith in what God has spoken and let it be accounted unto them for righteousness?
Hebrews 11:1
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
The Lord was ministering that though the above scripture is true and without faith there is no pleasing Him, we must move on past the point of just accepting it to the point of knowing that once we do believe (without seeing), God can then reveal the unseen things to us. The heavens are opened and God will withhold no good thing from us. The question is who will take Him at His word and enter in to all that He has put before us?
God be glorified in us,
Ryan
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