Word 3/16/08

The spirit of Jezebel seeks to take captive those who will give ear. Her end is eternal darkness. I gave those who embrace her time to repent, but they love lasciviousness more than truth, more than I. She is not hidden, look to the end of her words, see where they lead. Stolen fruit is sweet in the mouth but is rottenness to the flesh. Those who eat of her fruit are certain to die twice, lest (unless) they repent and turn. Yet the intoxication of stolen fruit is powerful and not easily forsaken.

As Jesus and the Father love the church, His (Jesus) bride, so must the ministers of the Spirit of God. Giving themselves to lift up the weak and humble. Not looking for the appreciation of man, but the confirmation of God in truth. The cleansing and perfection of the bride of Christ is his desire. He takes no pride in the works of his Master (as his own or he had done them), but only joy in the presence of his God.

Shepherds who allow the sheep to exalt and fear them (as more than they are), forget that they are sheep themselves becoming unwise. Blind to truth, the pit awaits them. The sheep have one Shepherd. His voice alone is the one they follow. But, as sheep all call after pastures of green to feed upon. All sheep yearn for the voice giving direction and comfort. The voice of the Holy Spirit who leads to safe haven, ripe fields, pure and flesh still waters, rest from the cares of this life, peace and comfort, next to the Shepherd who loves His flock.

Let no man steal your crown. Let no spirit call you away from the Good Shepherd.

L,J,P&HG
Dave