This morning the Lord instructed me to write about obedience. When I was a young Christian and was seeking the Kingdom of God with all my heart, the Lord taught me some principles of study. As I alone am responsible for my salvation, GIGO (Garbage in, Garbage out), learn it right the first time and you won’t have to re-learn or undue. Without trusting God and taking Him at his word you will never get understanding of what the Kingdom of God is in truth, or rather factually, by God's standard. First, last and always, look for the leading of the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. Then He bears witness of that truth, lets you know it is truth. From then on, don't let go, trust God and only be added to.
Adding discipline to truth, which is OBEDIENCE is a foremost principle of getting more from God, faith without works (which is the product of active belief, believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth), is dead. If you are not obedient, you cannot be trusted with more, or what are the “True Riches”. If you are not obedient, bringing your body and thoughts under subjection, you cannot be taught by the Holy Spirit because He is MEEEEEK. The still, small, unimposing voice must be heard above the roar of your will, your pride, your heart, what you were taught, what your flesh wants to believe, and every other voice there is, now that’s a toughie. But it can be done, God made a way where there was no way. Many build line upon line, precept upon precept. The ones built by mans intellect won’t stand and only bring confusion and unbelief of truth to themselves and others. The ones built by God enter His rest (Isaiah 28). Unless God builds the house/temple, if we are that house/temple, it was built, maybe even with good intentions, in vain.
A few other key principles are, not in a particular order are; We are in the very last days. So when reading and seeking, any time the last days are mentioned, the understanding is that most of what we see and hear in the world and church are that time. Mans opinions are nothing, and cause separation from truth. God is, and always was the same and will be. His likes and dislikes haven’t changed. He didn’t make a mistake or change His mind, so what you see is what you get. Fear and unbelief cause a double minded, double standard of faith. This life style of saying one thing and accommodating another, contrary to what are written truths, ultimately brings the second death. God won’t force you to do anything, it’s all your choice. God sent the Holy Spirit so we don’t need to lean to our own understanding. If you don’t judge for yourself you will get blown away with the crowd, I mean, chaff. Judging becomes important because you don’t want to follow the blind and fall in a pit, do you?
So here is the dilemma, how can we be obedient if we don’t know what to be obedient to? If faith pleases God, and it does, if our “faith” or beliefs keep us from doing His will, can we please Him? Salvation, believing in Jesus in our heart and confessing with our mouth that Jesus is Lord, the Son of God the Father, is the start of the way to truth and life in the Spirit (John 1:12). If we depart that way by error, or by being lead astray, or willfully choosing not to do Gods’ will, the end is all the same, separation from truth and eventually, death. We all are judged and measured by words, Gods’ words, our words, every idle word we speak. We all are judged by our actions, because by our fruit we are known of God and man. Fruit of works of the flesh (of the Lord, Lord didn't I do many wonderful works in your name, infamy), or fruit of the Spirit by obedience or works.
Much hinges on the understanding of the word “faith”. In fact, obedience hinges on “faith”. If what you believe is your faith you better be right in what you believe or it will be your death. That is why we work out our salvation with fear and trembling. If you have “Faith” or trust in God, and His word, and it leads you to “Life in the Spirit”, full of the Holy Ghost, ears to hear, gifts of the Spirit, signs following (by God), the Holy Spirit bearing witness, then you got it right, you were obedient to God’s words and will, you please Him. You will get to hear, “Well done My good and faithful servant, enter into My rest”. If you get it wrong, what you get is not so good (See the above infamy). Misplaced faith, and obedience to it, is the blind being lead by the blind. BTW the “rest” of Isaiah 28 and the rest of Luke 11, John 11, Matthew 27 are all different.
Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least (like obedience) is faithful also in much (God’s will): and he that is unjust (careless) in the least is unjust (careless) also in much. 11If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon (the simplest things), who will commit to your trust the true riches (Gifts of the Holy Spirit)? 12And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's (God’s words), who shall give you that which is your own (Prophecy, ears to hear, thing to come)? 13No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (yourself, the world, false doctrine).
1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Has 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.
Romans 6:16 Know you not, that to whom you yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants you are to whom you obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;(The Anointed/Holy Spirit)
1 Peter 1:22 Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently:
2 Corinthians 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
Whose servant are you? Should you obey God by believing His simplest form of communication, His written word? Should you obey a man who says anything contrary to what is written, or explains away the power of God? Should you make your own choices or should you hold God to His?
Remember Matthew 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist (The giving of the Holy Spirit) until now (20 to 30 years after John died) the kingdom of heaven suffers (allows) violence, and the violent (those who will not be denied, the hungry and thirsty, those who make their calling and election sure) take it by force. (Knock and the door will be open, seek and you will find.)
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Word & Scripture 9/28/08
Is it not written in my word those that are taught should communicate to those that teach? Do you withhold the wisdom of My word for pride sake?
It is written that men do not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of My mouth. I say to you “LIVE”. Conform your will to Mine. LIVE, bring into obedience every thought. Live, (in the Spirit) that you may glorify My name.
Speak what I have commanded you to speak. Hear every word, but do not be tempted to speak if I have not commanded you to do so. As you do not do what I command you to do, in every word, consider yourself first, judge yourself that you won’t be be judged by the very word you speak. Obedience comes before exhaultation, humbling yourself comes before being lifted up, lest you yourself become a castaway.
Do you fear failure? Do you fear falling? I say to you it is you who need to believe. It is you who needs to do the first works of obedience. For I would that none should be lost.
Who among you consider your comfort zone more than the leading of My Spirit? I say to you pride comes in many forms. Pride of your own life comes before a fall. You choose the trials of your life in Me. (Those who are prideful.) Tell Me to let you go. Tell Me to draw you. I know Mine. Mine follow after Me, My leading in Spirit and in truth. Hardness of heart is only broken by falling on Me. Trust Me, I will not abandon or shame you for trusting Me and My word. I love, correct and chasten My own. My love for you drives (compels) Me to bring you to a place of decision. As Peter My faithful servant spoke, where else can you go? I have the words to eternal life.
Why do you say to Me Lord, Lord and do not what I ask?
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
To those who are obedient, did I not say that I would show you things to come? Look to Me. Dwell (live/stay) in My Spirit, wait on Me. What is to come is yours (GOD will show you.), for I would do nothing in the earth, that I would not reveal to My friends.
Comment: This life is not a game. The guy with the most toys doesn’t win. How long does man think that God should plead with them to live? to have life? Doing it my way, is a song that will never be sung in heaven, but you will hear it over and over again in hell. God our loving Father, Jesus our Lords yolk is easy. What He asks is truly a light task. But, people live “their” life right up to death, then, all choice is gone.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
It is written that men do not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of My mouth. I say to you “LIVE”. Conform your will to Mine. LIVE, bring into obedience every thought. Live, (in the Spirit) that you may glorify My name.
Speak what I have commanded you to speak. Hear every word, but do not be tempted to speak if I have not commanded you to do so. As you do not do what I command you to do, in every word, consider yourself first, judge yourself that you won’t be be judged by the very word you speak. Obedience comes before exhaultation, humbling yourself comes before being lifted up, lest you yourself become a castaway.
Do you fear failure? Do you fear falling? I say to you it is you who need to believe. It is you who needs to do the first works of obedience. For I would that none should be lost.
Who among you consider your comfort zone more than the leading of My Spirit? I say to you pride comes in many forms. Pride of your own life comes before a fall. You choose the trials of your life in Me. (Those who are prideful.) Tell Me to let you go. Tell Me to draw you. I know Mine. Mine follow after Me, My leading in Spirit and in truth. Hardness of heart is only broken by falling on Me. Trust Me, I will not abandon or shame you for trusting Me and My word. I love, correct and chasten My own. My love for you drives (compels) Me to bring you to a place of decision. As Peter My faithful servant spoke, where else can you go? I have the words to eternal life.
Why do you say to Me Lord, Lord and do not what I ask?
Matthew 7:21 Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
To those who are obedient, did I not say that I would show you things to come? Look to Me. Dwell (live/stay) in My Spirit, wait on Me. What is to come is yours (GOD will show you.), for I would do nothing in the earth, that I would not reveal to My friends.
Comment: This life is not a game. The guy with the most toys doesn’t win. How long does man think that God should plead with them to live? to have life? Doing it my way, is a song that will never be sung in heaven, but you will hear it over and over again in hell. God our loving Father, Jesus our Lords yolk is easy. What He asks is truly a light task. But, people live “their” life right up to death, then, all choice is gone.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
LIFE ON THE VINE!
John 15:1 I am the true vine (LIFE), and my Father is the husbandman (VINE DRESSER/GARDENER). 2Every branch in me (PERSON) that bears not fruit (FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT/PROOF OF GOD IN US) he takes away: and every branch that bear fruit, he purges (PRUNES) it, that it may bring forth more fruit (FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT/GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT/MINISTRY/GOD IN US). 3Now you are clean (SAVED/FORGIVEN) through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4Abide in me (MY WORDS/HOLY SPIRIT/EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD), and I in you (THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT). As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself (IN THE FLESH DWELLS NO GOOD THING), except it abide in the vine (JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT); no more can you (BRING GODLY FRUIT), except you abide in me (JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT). 5I am the vine (THE LIFE LINE/THE ATTACHMENT), you are the branches (THE VISABLE, THE EARTHLY): He that abides in me (STAYS CONNECTED IN TRUTH), and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit (EVIDENCE OF BEING IN THE VINE/PROOF/WORKS THAT JESUS DID/SIGNS AND WONDERS): for without me (JESUS/GOD) you can do nothing (ALL THING ARE DONE BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD). 6If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered (NO TRUE FRUIT); and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned (FOOLISH VIRGINS/SLOTHFUL SERVANTS/UNFRUITFUL). 7If you abide in me (LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY THE RIVER OF GOD/THE HOLY SPIRIT), and my words abide in you (STRONG MEAT/FAITH), you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you. 8Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit (BE AS HIS MASTER); so shall you be my disciples (A DOER OF HIS WORDS). 9As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you (GOD IS LOVE): continue you in my love (FAITH WORKS BY LOVE). 10If you keep my commandments (DO GODS WILL/EVERY WORD THAT PROCEDES OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD), you shall abide in my love (THE REST/THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER/THE HOLY SPIRIT); even as I have kept my Father's commandments (WRITTEN IN JESUS HEART), and abide in his love (IN THE FATHER AND THE FATHER IN JESUS/SAME SPIRIT).11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy (STRENGTH) might remain in you (WRITTEN IN YOUR HEART), and that your joy might be full.
Comment:
It would be helpful to understand this scripture if you knew about growing grapes. The importance of pruning is paramount. It ensures the quality and quantity of a harvest. It ensures year after year performance. That understanding though, is carnal at best. On the other hand, if the Holy Spirit does not lead us into truth our understanding will come from our own imagination. Pruning, does not allow "wild" growth. The the branch comforms to the will of the prunner.
If you are bringing forth “Fruit of the Spirit”, really, not just dieing to your flesh, expect to be pruned by God. That is, removal of things in our lives that actually hinder additional fruit growth, i.e. evidence or proof of God in us. This can only be done by God. This is not about self improvement, self help, self analysis, or behavior modification, which are works of the flesh by your own will. This is not because of sin or is it chastening of the Lord. This is, by the will of God, it's about being whole, being healed. Revisiting painful things in our lives is not pleasant. If we are to be truly free, our loving caring Father carefully prunes away, trims things that we don’t consider, or like to think about, but the Holy Spirit is aware of. Jesus came to heal the broken hearted. This is a spiritual event, a healing of our soul that while uncomfortable, has far greater benefit than we know; it’s for God’s purpose. It is received in and by faith, trusting in the loving kindness of God, by the Holy Spirit, in that we embrace or allow God to touch those “painful hurts” or the “NOT ALLOWED” zones of out heart.
Those who the Lord sets free, truly free, to worship Him in Spirit and in truth, are and will be free in fact, if we abide in TRUTH. Truly free so that we will not view life or people through the pain of our own experiences, we will not judge others by the measure that has been met to us in this life. This is as much a work of God as salvation, baptism of the Holy Spirit, or prophesying, it is reality. If the Holy Spirit moves on you about “issues” in your life, don’t run and hide from the pain. Know that if you are truly in Christ, Anointing, it is God who is working in you!
Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
John 8:35 And the servant abides not in the house for ever: but the Son abides ever. 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.
John 14:6Jesus said……, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.
Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
Hebrews 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Matthew 21:44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Comment:
It would be helpful to understand this scripture if you knew about growing grapes. The importance of pruning is paramount. It ensures the quality and quantity of a harvest. It ensures year after year performance. That understanding though, is carnal at best. On the other hand, if the Holy Spirit does not lead us into truth our understanding will come from our own imagination. Pruning, does not allow "wild" growth. The the branch comforms to the will of the prunner.
If you are bringing forth “Fruit of the Spirit”, really, not just dieing to your flesh, expect to be pruned by God. That is, removal of things in our lives that actually hinder additional fruit growth, i.e. evidence or proof of God in us. This can only be done by God. This is not about self improvement, self help, self analysis, or behavior modification, which are works of the flesh by your own will. This is not because of sin or is it chastening of the Lord. This is, by the will of God, it's about being whole, being healed. Revisiting painful things in our lives is not pleasant. If we are to be truly free, our loving caring Father carefully prunes away, trims things that we don’t consider, or like to think about, but the Holy Spirit is aware of. Jesus came to heal the broken hearted. This is a spiritual event, a healing of our soul that while uncomfortable, has far greater benefit than we know; it’s for God’s purpose. It is received in and by faith, trusting in the loving kindness of God, by the Holy Spirit, in that we embrace or allow God to touch those “painful hurts” or the “NOT ALLOWED” zones of out heart.
Those who the Lord sets free, truly free, to worship Him in Spirit and in truth, are and will be free in fact, if we abide in TRUTH. Truly free so that we will not view life or people through the pain of our own experiences, we will not judge others by the measure that has been met to us in this life. This is as much a work of God as salvation, baptism of the Holy Spirit, or prophesying, it is reality. If the Holy Spirit moves on you about “issues” in your life, don’t run and hide from the pain. Know that if you are truly in Christ, Anointing, it is God who is working in you!
Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
John 8:35 And the servant abides not in the house for ever: but the Son abides ever. 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.
John 14:6Jesus said……, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.
Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
Hebrews 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Matthew 21:44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Saturday, September 27, 2008
ARE YOU ASHAMED OF JESUS?
Luke 6:39And he spoke a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.
Can those who are not filled with the Holy Spirit lead those who are?
Can we who are filled, as our Master, evidenced as the Word of God qualifies, in truth, compromise ourselves to give approval those who are not?
WHO GETS HEWN DOWN? WHO GET PURGED?
Matthew 3:6 7….when he (John T. Baptist) saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: 9And think not to say within yourselves (legally speaking), We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which brings not forth good fruit (fruit of the Holy Spirit) is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 11I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
ARE YOU ASHAMED OF JESUS?
Luke 9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. 27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
ASHAMED OF JESUS WORDS?
Did you ever say “Holy Roller”? Did you ever say “Jesus Freak”? Did you ever say “Bible Bangers” or “Bible Thumpers”? Did you ever say or think that someone is so “Heavenly Minded that they are No Earthly Good? Do you hold onto a doctrine of man over the word of God? Do you even know or care? Who mocked Jesus? Who mocked the apostles and disciples? Pharisees! Acts 2:13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. Many mock what they don’t know, or through lack of faith cannot experience themselves. Jude 1:18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. 19These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
Acts 7:51 You stiff necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
IT IS A FEARFUL THING TO FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE LIVING GOD!
(Please excuse my paraphrase.)1 John 4:3And every spirit (even the one in a man) that confesses not that Jesus Christ (Anointed) is come in (and to) the flesh (of man, being the temple of the Holy Spirit) is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist (Because they deny the words of Jesus and deny the Holy Spirit in truth.), whereof you have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world hear them. (Do you think that John didn’t know the difference between those who had the Spirit of God and those who did not?)
Titus 3:10A man that is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject; 11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sins, being condemned of himself.
IT”S ALL ABOUT YOUR CHOICES!
You only have two choices, EITHER: 1 Peter 1:22 Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren,…….OR: John 12:47….If any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
WHAT DO YOU TEACH MEN?
Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
WE teach by our words, our actions, our facial expressions, body gestures even our lack of acknowledgement to truth. Either we are for God who is truth or we will find ourselves with the unbelieving and fearful. Read God's word, see if it isn't so
Proverbs 6:16These 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 devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brethren.
Repent and turn while it is still day.
Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Can those who are not filled with the Holy Spirit lead those who are?
Can we who are filled, as our Master, evidenced as the Word of God qualifies, in truth, compromise ourselves to give approval those who are not?
WHO GETS HEWN DOWN? WHO GET PURGED?
Matthew 3:6 7….when he (John T. Baptist) saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: 9And think not to say within yourselves (legally speaking), We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which brings not forth good fruit (fruit of the Holy Spirit) is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 11I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
ARE YOU ASHAMED OF JESUS?
Luke 9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. 27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
ASHAMED OF JESUS WORDS?
Did you ever say “Holy Roller”? Did you ever say “Jesus Freak”? Did you ever say “Bible Bangers” or “Bible Thumpers”? Did you ever say or think that someone is so “Heavenly Minded that they are No Earthly Good? Do you hold onto a doctrine of man over the word of God? Do you even know or care? Who mocked Jesus? Who mocked the apostles and disciples? Pharisees! Acts 2:13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. Many mock what they don’t know, or through lack of faith cannot experience themselves. Jude 1:18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. 19These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
Acts 7:51 You stiff necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
IT IS A FEARFUL THING TO FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE LIVING GOD!
(Please excuse my paraphrase.)1 John 4:3And every spirit (even the one in a man) that confesses not that Jesus Christ (Anointed) is come in (and to) the flesh (of man, being the temple of the Holy Spirit) is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist (Because they deny the words of Jesus and deny the Holy Spirit in truth.), whereof you have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world hear them. (Do you think that John didn’t know the difference between those who had the Spirit of God and those who did not?)
Titus 3:10A man that is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject; 11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sins, being condemned of himself.
IT”S ALL ABOUT YOUR CHOICES!
You only have two choices, EITHER: 1 Peter 1:22 Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren,…….OR: John 12:47….If any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. 48He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
WHAT DO YOU TEACH MEN?
Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
WE teach by our words, our actions, our facial expressions, body gestures even our lack of acknowledgement to truth. Either we are for God who is truth or we will find ourselves with the unbelieving and fearful. Read God's word, see if it isn't so
Proverbs 6:16These 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 devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brethren.
Repent and turn while it is still day.
Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Feeding My Sheep
From prayer at Dave's on 9/24/08:
Word
You are feeding My sheep. You are giving meat to those who are hungry. Because I have called you and you have heard, I will cause you to see the fruit that you bare. As it is written, it will be known of you that you love God.
As you know My people, I have withheld no good thing from you. You have asked Me to lead you into all truth, and because you have asked in faith with a sincere heart, I have given you all that you have need of. You have no lack. All that concerns you, all that you lift up before Me, is done for you. Knowing this, I ask you, what will you ask of Me this day ( I answered the Lord by saying 'healing for a friend for the glory of Your name')? Let it be done, My son, even as you have asked this day. Only speak according to the leading of My Spirit and I tell you I will be glorified.
Walk in your own righteousness. Those that cannot accept that there is a perfect walk before the Lord cannot even enter into walking in their own righteousness (rest and the peace of God) because of unbelief.
Love in Him,
Ryan
Word
You are feeding My sheep. You are giving meat to those who are hungry. Because I have called you and you have heard, I will cause you to see the fruit that you bare. As it is written, it will be known of you that you love God.
As you know My people, I have withheld no good thing from you. You have asked Me to lead you into all truth, and because you have asked in faith with a sincere heart, I have given you all that you have need of. You have no lack. All that concerns you, all that you lift up before Me, is done for you. Knowing this, I ask you, what will you ask of Me this day ( I answered the Lord by saying 'healing for a friend for the glory of Your name')? Let it be done, My son, even as you have asked this day. Only speak according to the leading of My Spirit and I tell you I will be glorified.
Walk in your own righteousness. Those that cannot accept that there is a perfect walk before the Lord cannot even enter into walking in their own righteousness (rest and the peace of God) because of unbelief.
Love in Him,
Ryan
Hear My Voice
From church on 9/21/08:
Word
I will meet every need.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by thte word of God. Only those who wait on Me, to hear My voice, can let faith arise for in their patience they possess their soul.
Love in Him,
Ryan
Word
I will meet every need.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by thte word of God. Only those who wait on Me, to hear My voice, can let faith arise for in their patience they possess their soul.
Love in Him,
Ryan
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wait Upon Me
Who will return unto the Lord? Who will make strait paths for him? I am the Lord and I am before all the earth. In me is strength. I am clothed in beauty, arrayed in my majesty. Nothing is hidden from my face. Righteousness is mine, as are all those who fear my name. Let it be heard that I am the living God. Set up your strong towers, raise up your high walls for I have risen my standard. They are at the gates, they stand without your walls. They shall thoroughly rend your defenses, they will utterly take away your embattlements. This is the nation to be visited for I hear the sound of the poor and the weak, them that are despised. The fatherless call upon my name, shall I not be moved? In my anger I shall consume them from off the land, all them that pervert truth, all them that make a lie. Who will stand in my day? Wait upon me you who diligently seek my face for I am your rewarder, I am your end. The trials you face, I am with you and I have not left you. Strength upon strength, glory to glory, so are those who have thought upon my name. Wait upon me my children, I will surly perform my word. Do no be moved, but be established in me and all my ways.
Grace and peace,
Austin
Grace and peace,
Austin
Who will Endure?
Who will watch? Who has discerned the times? Has it not been revealed? Who this day fears me? Come, delay no longer. Surely my judgment is at hand and I will pour out my wrath and my fury. Look upon me, you who love me more than you love this life. I am your strength, I am your joy. Praise my name. I will go before you, I will make your way strait. Who will endure? Blessed is that man who will not waver, he has set it within that he will not err. Be comforted, be satisfied with all I am. There is an end and better is it that the beginning. Have faith for my grace is sufficient for you.
Psalms 16
PS 16:1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
PS 16:2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
PS 16:3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
PS 16:4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
PS 16:5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
PS 16:6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
PS 16:7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
PS 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
PS 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
PS 16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
PS 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Grace and Peace,
Austin
Psalms 16
PS 16:1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
PS 16:2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
PS 16:3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
PS 16:4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
PS 16:5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
PS 16:6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
PS 16:7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
PS 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
PS 16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
PS 16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
PS 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Grace and Peace,
Austin
Enduring Temptation
As I worshiped at church on Sunday I heard this in the Spirit:
I will lift my eyes, I will lift my head. I will be stayed upon the Lord and all his ways. His love is towards me, he has said "I will lift him up". Blessed are those who humble themselves before the Lord, for the meek and the lowly surely shall he exalt before him. But every knee of the prideful shall he break, they shall all bow themselves in the dust. I will look upon my king, I have known the way of his salvation. Your rod oh Lord comforts me, your staff oh Lord leads me gently. Shall I fade away? Shall I pass from the face of the earth? I am God and my ways are higher. All the earth declares, that I am Lord.
Then the Lord spoke this word to me: Who will drink of my living waters? The Spirit and the Bride say come. Let all those who thirst come and drink freely. Who shall come? Who has set it within their hearts to love me more than all? Look upon me my faithful, my chosen ones. You have loved me more, your desire has been for the purist waters. Cast away your fears for I am greater. Cast away your doubt, for I am I not greater? Cursed is that man who does not believe. He fears to enter in, he will not put down the flesh. Am I pleased in this? I am well pleased in those who bear their cross faithfully, who know my yoke is easy any burden light.
James 1
JAS 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
JAS 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
JAS 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
JAS 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
JAS 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
JAS 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
JAS 1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
JAS 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
JAS 1:9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
JAS 1:10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
JAS 1:11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
JAS 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
JAS 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
JAS 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
JAS 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
JAS 1:16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.
Grace and peace,
Austin
I will lift my eyes, I will lift my head. I will be stayed upon the Lord and all his ways. His love is towards me, he has said "I will lift him up". Blessed are those who humble themselves before the Lord, for the meek and the lowly surely shall he exalt before him. But every knee of the prideful shall he break, they shall all bow themselves in the dust. I will look upon my king, I have known the way of his salvation. Your rod oh Lord comforts me, your staff oh Lord leads me gently. Shall I fade away? Shall I pass from the face of the earth? I am God and my ways are higher. All the earth declares, that I am Lord.
Then the Lord spoke this word to me: Who will drink of my living waters? The Spirit and the Bride say come. Let all those who thirst come and drink freely. Who shall come? Who has set it within their hearts to love me more than all? Look upon me my faithful, my chosen ones. You have loved me more, your desire has been for the purist waters. Cast away your fears for I am greater. Cast away your doubt, for I am I not greater? Cursed is that man who does not believe. He fears to enter in, he will not put down the flesh. Am I pleased in this? I am well pleased in those who bear their cross faithfully, who know my yoke is easy any burden light.
James 1
JAS 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
JAS 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
JAS 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
JAS 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
JAS 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
JAS 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
JAS 1:7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
JAS 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
JAS 1:9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
JAS 1:10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
JAS 1:11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
JAS 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
JAS 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:
JAS 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
JAS 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
JAS 1:16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.
Grace and peace,
Austin
MILK-N-MEAT What’s the Diff?
Hebrews 5:12 For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Simply put, the difference between milk and meat, is that meat is the food of the “full age”, milk is the food that babes that cannot chew. Full age occurs when the believing have exercised their senses to discern both good and evil. Babes on the other hand are fed on the digested food of a mother, or rather you take some ones word for your food. Why must we come to “full age”? Spiritually speaking, as Paul said to the Philippians 2:12….. My beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Again in 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Having your senses exercised is not by works of study as 2 Timothy 2:15 would imply, “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”. Which, if understood, is a letter written to a Baptized in the Holy Spirit, called by God, confirmed by the Holy Spirit to those who laid hands on him and prophesied over him, pastor, who needed to be reminded to use the written word, line upon line, precept upon precept. As Tim was reminded in the next paragraph of the letter to him, 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; 17That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Have your senses exercised is in recognizing the truth of what Paul wrote by the Holy Spirit, good or evil.
Romans 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. 17Behold, you are called a Jew, and rest in the law, and makes your boast of God, 18And know his will, and approves the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; 19And are confident that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, 20An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. 21You therefore which teach another, teach you not yourself? You that preach that a man should not steal, do you steal? 22You that say a man should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? you that abhorres idols, do you commit sacrilege? 23You that make your boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonor you God? 24For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you,
A FEW EXAMPLES of MILK & MEAT:
MILK: John 3:15That whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
MEAT: James 1:22But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matthew 12:50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
MILK: Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
MEAT: Matthew 4:4….It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
MILK: Romans 10:8……The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in your heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. 10For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11For the scripture says, Who so ever believes on him shall not be ashamed.
MEAT: Luke 6:46 And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Matthew 7:21Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven.
The instruction to the Babes becomes, Matthew 6:33 But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. The question then becomes, What is the Kingdom of God? This is where one starts showing maturity. To be able to eat strong meat one must trust and believe God, having “Faith” in God’s ability to teach and instruct; Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
Now, realization begins to set in, the MILK and the MEAT all come from the same place and are interwoven into the same words. Milk is the surface of the words, the meat is the understanding balance or judgment given by God. The difference is revealed in the realization in the application of faith in God, trusting him to lead into truth and understanding, that must be done His way. The giving of the Holy Spirit is why Jesus had to leave and it is He, the Holy Spirit who leads us into all truth. 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 show you things to come. If one doubts this, who is there left to ask? James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him. Without faith you are back to square one, MILK ANYONE?
WE MAKE OUR CHOICE, MILK or MEAT? Philippians 3:13…..forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
MEAT: Matthew 22:14…many are called, but few are chosen.
MEAT: Romans 9:21Has not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?
MEAT: Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputes not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
MEAT: Mathew 13:11….., Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
MEAT: Romans 8:9 …… Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
MEAT: Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help you mine unbelief.
MEAT: Matthew 12:28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
MEAT: Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
MEAT: 1 Corinthians 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
TO WALK IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD ONE MUST BELIEVE, BE PERFECT, BE HOLY! FREE FROM BLINDING AND DEAFENING SIN.
BELIEVE:
Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
1 Corinthians 6:19….know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not your own?
Isaiah 28:11 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. 12To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing:….
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
James 2:22 Seeing you how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? 23And the scripture was fulfilled which say, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
STRONG MEAT/FREE FROM SIN:
1 Thessalonians 2:12 That you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
1 Corinthians 6:9 Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that you cannot do the things that you would. 18But if you be led of the Spirit, you 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, revelings, 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. 22But 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. 25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Ephesians 5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as become saints; 4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7Be not you therefore partakers with them. 8For you were sometimes darkness, but now are you light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14Wherefore he says, Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light. 15See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
2Timothy 3:1This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Strong meat; facing the Godly truth by the Spirit Truth, is for those that can eat it, those who have a right heart, those who have ears to hear it. Strong meat is for those to who the Kingdom of God has come. Strong meat is the reality of good and evil, right and wrong, truth or fables. Strong meat is knowing judgment awaits the fearful, unbelieving and workers of iniquity. Strong meat is understood through faith by the revelation of the Holy Spirit, in truth. Strong meat is the rod and staff, the loving guidance of faith and severity of unbelief. Strong meat is judging yourself by the Spirit of truth that you will not be judged. Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness do not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. Or, if you rather, go to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Matthew 25:9
Milk-N-Meat, whats the difference?
What is the difference between a hearer and a doer? What is the difference between faith and fear, belief and unbelief, life in the Spirit and your life? What is the difference between ever learning/studying and never coming to the knowledge of truth and intering in to God's Rest by faith?
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Simply put, the difference between milk and meat, is that meat is the food of the “full age”, milk is the food that babes that cannot chew. Full age occurs when the believing have exercised their senses to discern both good and evil. Babes on the other hand are fed on the digested food of a mother, or rather you take some ones word for your food. Why must we come to “full age”? Spiritually speaking, as Paul said to the Philippians 2:12….. My beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Again in 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Having your senses exercised is not by works of study as 2 Timothy 2:15 would imply, “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth”. Which, if understood, is a letter written to a Baptized in the Holy Spirit, called by God, confirmed by the Holy Spirit to those who laid hands on him and prophesied over him, pastor, who needed to be reminded to use the written word, line upon line, precept upon precept. As Tim was reminded in the next paragraph of the letter to him, 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; 17That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Have your senses exercised is in recognizing the truth of what Paul wrote by the Holy Spirit, good or evil.
Romans 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. 17Behold, you are called a Jew, and rest in the law, and makes your boast of God, 18And know his will, and approves the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; 19And are confident that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, 20An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. 21You therefore which teach another, teach you not yourself? You that preach that a man should not steal, do you steal? 22You that say a man should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? you that abhorres idols, do you commit sacrilege? 23You that make your boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonor you God? 24For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you,
A FEW EXAMPLES of MILK & MEAT:
MILK: John 3:15That whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
MEAT: James 1:22But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matthew 12:50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
MILK: Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread.
MEAT: Matthew 4:4….It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
MILK: Romans 10:8……The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in your heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. 10For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11For the scripture says, Who so ever believes on him shall not be ashamed.
MEAT: Luke 6:46 And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Matthew 7:21Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven.
The instruction to the Babes becomes, Matthew 6:33 But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. The question then becomes, What is the Kingdom of God? This is where one starts showing maturity. To be able to eat strong meat one must trust and believe God, having “Faith” in God’s ability to teach and instruct; Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
Now, realization begins to set in, the MILK and the MEAT all come from the same place and are interwoven into the same words. Milk is the surface of the words, the meat is the understanding balance or judgment given by God. The difference is revealed in the realization in the application of faith in God, trusting him to lead into truth and understanding, that must be done His way. The giving of the Holy Spirit is why Jesus had to leave and it is He, the Holy Spirit who leads us into all truth. 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 show you things to come. If one doubts this, who is there left to ask? James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him. Without faith you are back to square one, MILK ANYONE?
WE MAKE OUR CHOICE, MILK or MEAT? Philippians 3:13…..forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing you be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
MEAT: Matthew 22:14…many are called, but few are chosen.
MEAT: Romans 9:21Has not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?
MEAT: Psalm 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputes not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
MEAT: Mathew 13:11….., Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
MEAT: Romans 8:9 …… Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
MEAT: Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help you mine unbelief.
MEAT: Matthew 12:28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
MEAT: Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
MEAT: 1 Corinthians 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
TO WALK IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD ONE MUST BELIEVE, BE PERFECT, BE HOLY! FREE FROM BLINDING AND DEAFENING SIN.
BELIEVE:
Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
1 Corinthians 6:19….know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not your own?
Isaiah 28:11 For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. 12To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing:….
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
James 2:22 Seeing you how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? 23And the scripture was fulfilled which say, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
STRONG MEAT/FREE FROM SIN:
1 Thessalonians 2:12 That you would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
1 Corinthians 6:9 Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that you cannot do the things that you would. 18But if you be led of the Spirit, you 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, revelings, 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. 22But 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. 25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Ephesians 5:3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as become saints; 4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7Be not you therefore partakers with them. 8For you were sometimes darkness, but now are you light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14Wherefore he says, Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light. 15See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
2Timothy 3:1This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Strong meat; facing the Godly truth by the Spirit Truth, is for those that can eat it, those who have a right heart, those who have ears to hear it. Strong meat is for those to who the Kingdom of God has come. Strong meat is the reality of good and evil, right and wrong, truth or fables. Strong meat is knowing judgment awaits the fearful, unbelieving and workers of iniquity. Strong meat is understood through faith by the revelation of the Holy Spirit, in truth. Strong meat is the rod and staff, the loving guidance of faith and severity of unbelief. Strong meat is judging yourself by the Spirit of truth that you will not be judged. Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that you may be rich; and white raiment, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness do not appear; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. Or, if you rather, go to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. Matthew 25:9
Milk-N-Meat, whats the difference?
What is the difference between a hearer and a doer? What is the difference between faith and fear, belief and unbelief, life in the Spirit and your life? What is the difference between ever learning/studying and never coming to the knowledge of truth and intering in to God's Rest by faith?
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Life to Those Who Need IT!!!!
Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
BUT WAIT!
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you shall be no priest to me: seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.
THROUGH LACK OF KNOWLEDGE I CAN BE REJECTED AS A PRIEST?
Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues.
COME OUT OF WHAT?
Galatians 4:9 But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known of God, how do you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto you desire again to be in bondage?
WHAT BONDAGE?
John 13:5 After that he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter said unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do you know not now; but you shall know hereafter. 8Peter said unto him, You shall never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash you not, you have no part with me. 9Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 10Jesus said to him, He that is washed needs not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and you are clean,…...
THE BONDAGE OF DUSTY FEET?
Romans 6:16 Know you not, that to whom you yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants you are to whom you obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
John 8:34 Jesus answered them, Truly, truly, I say unto you, Whosoever commits sin is the servant of sin. 35And the servant abides not in the house for ever: but the Son abides ever. 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.
Galatians 6:7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap 8 For he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
BONDAGE OF SIN? I DON”T REALLY SIN!
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
James 4:4 You adulterers and adulteresses, know you not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 5Do you think that the scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us lusts to envy?
Ezekiel 36:6……Thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because you have borne the shame of the heathen:
1 Corinthians 11:27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29For he that eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. 31For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
Romans 8:5 They that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Revelation 3:1 I know your works, that you have a name that you live, and art dead.
WHAT CAN I DO? HOW CAN I KNOW MY SIN?
Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth:….
John 14:26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:
1 Corinthians 2:15 But he that is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
ARE YOU SAYING THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN KNOW TRUTH?
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him. 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
John 12:48 He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
Revelation 21:7 He that overcomes (FEAR AND UNBELIEF) shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind (you can’t change it anyway), and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
L,J,P&HG
Dave
BUT WAIT!
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you shall be no priest to me: seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.
THROUGH LACK OF KNOWLEDGE I CAN BE REJECTED AS A PRIEST?
Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues.
COME OUT OF WHAT?
Galatians 4:9 But now, after that you have known God, or rather are known of God, how do you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto you desire again to be in bondage?
WHAT BONDAGE?
John 13:5 After that he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter said unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do you know not now; but you shall know hereafter. 8Peter said unto him, You shall never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash you not, you have no part with me. 9Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. 10Jesus said to him, He that is washed needs not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and you are clean,…...
THE BONDAGE OF DUSTY FEET?
Romans 6:16 Know you not, that to whom you yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants you are to whom you obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
John 8:34 Jesus answered them, Truly, truly, I say unto you, Whosoever commits sin is the servant of sin. 35And the servant abides not in the house for ever: but the Son abides ever. 36If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.
Galatians 6:7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap 8 For he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
BONDAGE OF SIN? I DON”T REALLY SIN!
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness
James 4:4 You adulterers and adulteresses, know you not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 5Do you think that the scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us lusts to envy?
Ezekiel 36:6……Thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because you have borne the shame of the heathen:
1 Corinthians 11:27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 29For he that eats and drinks unworthily, eats and drinks damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. 30For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. 31For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
Romans 8:5 They that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Revelation 3:1 I know your works, that you have a name that you live, and art dead.
WHAT CAN I DO? HOW CAN I KNOW MY SIN?
Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth:….
John 14:26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:
1 Corinthians 2:15 But he that is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
ARE YOU SAYING THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN KNOW TRUTH?
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him. 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
John 12:48 He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
Revelation 21:7 He that overcomes (FEAR AND UNBELIEF) shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind (you can’t change it anyway), and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 9:14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Provider
I am the God that provides. Come to Me with your hungers, your pains, and commit all things unto Me. This is a part of the 'way to separation' that which I have called you for. The separation that is spirit led. Don't hold back, what is there to fear? There is none that matters. Do you believe it? Liven' your faith, do not be as a boulder: never moving. Come forward and come higher. Soften yourself towards Me, and harden yourself to the afflicting. Use wisdom to know the difference. Slipping from Me is an end. Let hoping and waiting not weary (harden) you. I say, commit all things unto Me. True strength comes when you stop using yours. I am the God that provides. What is there to fear.
With Joy & Peace-
Carmen
With Joy & Peace-
Carmen
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Choosing in all of Your Ways
This is what the Lord spoke to me on Sunday.
I said turn your face from your iniquity, your sin, and I shall forget your faults and will not lay your sin to heart. But instead, you hardened your heart to me. You turn your cheek away. I said return unto me, and I will return unto you. Yet you loved this world, you loved the craftiness of your own mind. You loved deceit, the hidden sin did you love. You say that you believe in me. You say that God does exist. I say no to your belief. For if you believed that I am, you would have not served the world. You would not have turned away from my call. Do you judge yourself by me? Or do you judge yourself by yourself? A fool tries to justify himself. He makes excuses for his laziness. He is a lover of this world and will not have part with me.
As for you my people.Love me with your whole heart. Love the brotherhood and fellowship. Work out your own salvation with me. Let not your fate be undecided. Choose to serve me and let your calling and election be assured in me. Do not sleep, do not slumber. For you will fall under the unfruitful, the wavering, the slothful servant. There will be weeping and nashing of teeth for those who do not choose me with their whole heart. The lukewarm. Love truth. Choose truth in every way. Depart from iniquity, and let go of the old man. Believe me at my word and move.
God is calling us out to be separate from this world. From this generation. People serve whatever they want to serve. Many "Christians" are in bondage, and they like it that way. Jesus came to save and liberate his people from the snares of this life. That we could walk in the fullness of his spirit. In power and authority through him. Many "Christians" have love for the world. Many of them are comfortable being who they have been for their number of years. God wants us to be free from sin and death. That does not only mean that he doesn't want us to go to hell. Its in the present too. Free from our burdens and pains now. Free from sin and death now. How can we walk in the fullness of his spirit as Jesus, Peter, and Paul did if we are still bound by this world. We need to be patient and wait on God. To let him refine us and form us to be the vessels that he would have us to be. Give all to God and be set free this day. Choose to fight the good fight and do not become weary in well doing.
With love in Christ Jesus,
Chad
I said turn your face from your iniquity, your sin, and I shall forget your faults and will not lay your sin to heart. But instead, you hardened your heart to me. You turn your cheek away. I said return unto me, and I will return unto you. Yet you loved this world, you loved the craftiness of your own mind. You loved deceit, the hidden sin did you love. You say that you believe in me. You say that God does exist. I say no to your belief. For if you believed that I am, you would have not served the world. You would not have turned away from my call. Do you judge yourself by me? Or do you judge yourself by yourself? A fool tries to justify himself. He makes excuses for his laziness. He is a lover of this world and will not have part with me.
As for you my people.Love me with your whole heart. Love the brotherhood and fellowship. Work out your own salvation with me. Let not your fate be undecided. Choose to serve me and let your calling and election be assured in me. Do not sleep, do not slumber. For you will fall under the unfruitful, the wavering, the slothful servant. There will be weeping and nashing of teeth for those who do not choose me with their whole heart. The lukewarm. Love truth. Choose truth in every way. Depart from iniquity, and let go of the old man. Believe me at my word and move.
God is calling us out to be separate from this world. From this generation. People serve whatever they want to serve. Many "Christians" are in bondage, and they like it that way. Jesus came to save and liberate his people from the snares of this life. That we could walk in the fullness of his spirit. In power and authority through him. Many "Christians" have love for the world. Many of them are comfortable being who they have been for their number of years. God wants us to be free from sin and death. That does not only mean that he doesn't want us to go to hell. Its in the present too. Free from our burdens and pains now. Free from sin and death now. How can we walk in the fullness of his spirit as Jesus, Peter, and Paul did if we are still bound by this world. We need to be patient and wait on God. To let him refine us and form us to be the vessels that he would have us to be. Give all to God and be set free this day. Choose to fight the good fight and do not become weary in well doing.
With love in Christ Jesus,
Chad
Deal With It!
Isaiah 28:9 Whom shall he (God/Jesus/ Holy Spirit) teach knowledge? and whom (who of us) shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk (those are able to hear the Holy Spirit, who trust God in Spirit and in truth, able to believe the strong meat of truth, strong enough and confident before God to be responsible to work out their own salvation), and drawn from the breasts (not rely on a church/pastor/man to feed them, the approval of man). 10For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: 11For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
John 16:12 (Jesus) I have yet many things to say unto you, but you 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 show you things to come.
Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.
Did God say, With stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people?
Did Jesus say, 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 show you things to come?
Did God say, I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy?
Did Peter in Acts 2 confirm what Joel wrote by the Spirit God, that he experienced and saw with his own eyes and ears?
Does all flesh include YOU?
If you haven't experienced the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, evidenced/proven with speaking in tongues, it better be first on your list of things to do or your heart is not right with God, you don't love truth. If your church or pastor cannot or does not allow speaking in tongues they are not right with God and keep all in and under their power from God and truth. They, and the ones they lead cannot and will not know things to come as the Holy Spirit reveals (reread the above and see if it isn't so). They lead others into the darkness by their lack of truth and understanding.
Hebrews 5:11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing you are dull of hearing. 12For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Where do you see yourself in Spirit and in truth according to the plumb line of God's word? Deal With It!
L,J,P&HG
Dave
John 16:12 (Jesus) I have yet many things to say unto you, but you 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 show you things to come.
Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.
Did God say, With stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people?
Did Jesus say, 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 show you things to come?
Did God say, I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy?
Did Peter in Acts 2 confirm what Joel wrote by the Spirit God, that he experienced and saw with his own eyes and ears?
Does all flesh include YOU?
If you haven't experienced the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, evidenced/proven with speaking in tongues, it better be first on your list of things to do or your heart is not right with God, you don't love truth. If your church or pastor cannot or does not allow speaking in tongues they are not right with God and keep all in and under their power from God and truth. They, and the ones they lead cannot and will not know things to come as the Holy Spirit reveals (reread the above and see if it isn't so). They lead others into the darkness by their lack of truth and understanding.
Hebrews 5:11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing you are dull of hearing. 12For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Where do you see yourself in Spirit and in truth according to the plumb line of God's word? Deal With It!
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Why We Do What We Do!
The Holy Spirit was speaking with me today about why we at ESC care to take the time to "blog" and keep this site. Everyone from ESC is busy, we all work, some have husbands, wives and or children. Some are still in school. Everyone has other things that they could be doing. It's not like we are selling books, videos, games or have a dating service. It's not like we are have allot of responses from anyone who reads this blog. It's not as though we are trying to win a popularity contest.
Why we do what we do is because God asked us to. God meant this blog for spiritual food for those who are lead to it. Hidden manna to those who find it. Liberty to those who are in lifeless churches, to see and experience what the Book of Acts church was like. We are anointed to show that line upon line, precept upon precept leads to a personal Spirit filled oneness with God as He intended. This blog is meant to show people what their church, their relationship with the Holy Spirit should be like. We aren't "special", we are just what the Spirit of God lead us to. The sad part is, that we are the oddity. That does not makes us special, as in better than, but unique in the visible church, because others are so much the same, so bound by the traditions of man. That means that we for the most part cannot "fellowship" together as so many people prefer the old wine of works and don't know or recognize the Spirit of Truth. Most "churched" people lack the liberty, faith or boldness in the Holy Spirit to speak what the Spirit is saying. To be sure, they would be ostracised at the very least. Their dead church, your dead church, is exactly the church that they are to come out of and be separate from as not to partake of the wrath to come.
There is no pre-trib rapture, and if you hadn't been taught so you wouldn't think so either, it is a heresy. The falling away during the tribulation will be people you know. The strong delusion sent by God will come upon all the double minded. There will be no opportunity to be filled with the Holy Spirit or use what you buried.
To those who are humble and love truth, God is for you. That does not mean you can sit where your at, hardly. You must draw close. Nothing in this life is more important than drawing close to God in Spirit and in truth. One day all you think you know will be put to the test. Many, oh so many, who think they know truth but don't hold themselves to the measure of God's word will find themselves foolish virgins.
Why do we do what we do here at ESC.com?
John 21:15 …. when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, love (brotherly) you me more than these? He said unto him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said unto him, Feed my lambs. 16He said to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, love (brotherly) you me? He said unto him, Yea, Lord; you know that I love you. He said unto him, Feed my sheep. 17He said unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, love (Godly) you me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Love you me? And he said unto him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said unto him, Feed my sheep.
Because Jesus said to me, again today, If you love Me, you will feed My sheep, teach the truth. All do who speak by the Holy Spirit, who love truth, who speak the truth and haven't lost the savor, the Holy Spirit bearing witness. We at ESC are neither men pleasers, nor do we care to be, that is certain. God does bear witness to truth though and has lead us to know the difference. God does bear witness to truth and that makes you responsible. We choose to please God.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Why we do what we do is because God asked us to. God meant this blog for spiritual food for those who are lead to it. Hidden manna to those who find it. Liberty to those who are in lifeless churches, to see and experience what the Book of Acts church was like. We are anointed to show that line upon line, precept upon precept leads to a personal Spirit filled oneness with God as He intended. This blog is meant to show people what their church, their relationship with the Holy Spirit should be like. We aren't "special", we are just what the Spirit of God lead us to. The sad part is, that we are the oddity. That does not makes us special, as in better than, but unique in the visible church, because others are so much the same, so bound by the traditions of man. That means that we for the most part cannot "fellowship" together as so many people prefer the old wine of works and don't know or recognize the Spirit of Truth. Most "churched" people lack the liberty, faith or boldness in the Holy Spirit to speak what the Spirit is saying. To be sure, they would be ostracised at the very least. Their dead church, your dead church, is exactly the church that they are to come out of and be separate from as not to partake of the wrath to come.
There is no pre-trib rapture, and if you hadn't been taught so you wouldn't think so either, it is a heresy. The falling away during the tribulation will be people you know. The strong delusion sent by God will come upon all the double minded. There will be no opportunity to be filled with the Holy Spirit or use what you buried.
To those who are humble and love truth, God is for you. That does not mean you can sit where your at, hardly. You must draw close. Nothing in this life is more important than drawing close to God in Spirit and in truth. One day all you think you know will be put to the test. Many, oh so many, who think they know truth but don't hold themselves to the measure of God's word will find themselves foolish virgins.
Why do we do what we do here at ESC.com?
John 21:15 …. when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, love (brotherly) you me more than these? He said unto him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said unto him, Feed my lambs. 16He said to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, love (brotherly) you me? He said unto him, Yea, Lord; you know that I love you. He said unto him, Feed my sheep. 17He said unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, love (Godly) you me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Love you me? And he said unto him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said unto him, Feed my sheep.
Because Jesus said to me, again today, If you love Me, you will feed My sheep, teach the truth. All do who speak by the Holy Spirit, who love truth, who speak the truth and haven't lost the savor, the Holy Spirit bearing witness. We at ESC are neither men pleasers, nor do we care to be, that is certain. God does bear witness to truth though and has lead us to know the difference. God does bear witness to truth and that makes you responsible. We choose to please God.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Monday, September 22, 2008
Word 9/21/08 Wait on God. Period!
Do not look to the world for truth, do not look to the world for a way. The “cure” of the world may take the discomfort (carnal mindedly speaking), but the end will be the death of faith. I tell you wait on Me. You say I am dry, I am in pain, I am dead (emotionally speaking) for sorrow. I say to you wait on Me, for I will renew your strength. I am your healer, I am your deliverer and you will reap if you do not faint and accept compromise. You say, I am weary, my heart is sick for (because of) delay. I tell you wait on Me, for in your patience your hope becomes faith when you reap. Your joy becomes a new found strength, your weariness becomes a memory of the battle, but the victory will out weight the time of trial. How long did Joseph suffer wrong? How long did Daniel suffer captivity? How long did Job suffer the depth of despair and pain? Wait on Me, for though weeping endures for a night, for a season, joy of the light (understanding,that comes in the morning), the birth (the wisdom that is proven of her children, results) out weight the misery of bewilderment, confusion and doubt.
Who will I turn My back on who wait on Me, in Spirit and in truth? Though you may loose a battle, the war is in My hand. Victory is in My hand in this life. Joy is for My people in this life and eternity. Wait on Me. Wait on My shadow, My wing, My deliverance. I was acquainted sorrow, I was acquainted with heaviness of spirit, but I say to you rejoice for sweet is the victory to those who wait to overcome. You have not endured unto death. Nor were you asked to, but the lesson of faith is in the waiting, trusting and finding peace in your trial. The wounds received while in My house are grievous and painful. I tell you I know, I knew, yet will you trust Me in this? Understanding comes in the morning, the morning of the day of your victory, your reaping, your joy. Joy, the strength of your robe, (and) your crown.
Nehemiah 8:10….. for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (James 1:25 But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. 24Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock...)
Galatians 6:9…let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (1 Corinthians 10:13 There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it. Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.)
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; 4And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.)
James 4:5 Do you think that the scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us lusts to envy? 6But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble. 7Submit yourselves therefore to God… (Psalm 20:6 Now know I that the LORD saves his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. 7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.)
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Who will I turn My back on who wait on Me, in Spirit and in truth? Though you may loose a battle, the war is in My hand. Victory is in My hand in this life. Joy is for My people in this life and eternity. Wait on Me. Wait on My shadow, My wing, My deliverance. I was acquainted sorrow, I was acquainted with heaviness of spirit, but I say to you rejoice for sweet is the victory to those who wait to overcome. You have not endured unto death. Nor were you asked to, but the lesson of faith is in the waiting, trusting and finding peace in your trial. The wounds received while in My house are grievous and painful. I tell you I know, I knew, yet will you trust Me in this? Understanding comes in the morning, the morning of the day of your victory, your reaping, your joy. Joy, the strength of your robe, (and) your crown.
Nehemiah 8:10….. for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (James 1:25 But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Matthew 7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity. 24Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock...)
Galatians 6:9…let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not (1 Corinthians 10:13 There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it. Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.)
Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; 4And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.)
James 4:5 Do you think that the scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us lusts to envy? 6But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble. 7Submit yourselves therefore to God… (Psalm 20:6 Now know I that the LORD saves his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. 7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.)
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Looking to the Spirit in all Things.
This is what the Lord spoke to me on Wednesday.
My people, will you be moved by what you see? Are you moved by it now? I say put down the flesh and look to me for your understanding. Look to me for your blessings and provisions. As many as are led by my spirit, are my sons and daughters indeed. If you look to me, you will not thirst nor hunger. Do not compare things in the spirit with things of the flesh. Do not compare the spirit by the flesh. They are opposite and cannot be one. They are not the same. Therefore leave the things of the spirit, in the spirit. And likewise, the things of the flesh in the flesh. Desire for my will to be accomplished in you life. Wait patiently for all things and know that I am God.
God bless, Chad
My people, will you be moved by what you see? Are you moved by it now? I say put down the flesh and look to me for your understanding. Look to me for your blessings and provisions. As many as are led by my spirit, are my sons and daughters indeed. If you look to me, you will not thirst nor hunger. Do not compare things in the spirit with things of the flesh. Do not compare the spirit by the flesh. They are opposite and cannot be one. They are not the same. Therefore leave the things of the spirit, in the spirit. And likewise, the things of the flesh in the flesh. Desire for my will to be accomplished in you life. Wait patiently for all things and know that I am God.
God bless, Chad
Alotta Woe
Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the land by reason of their transgression. The weak are pushed to the side, the lame and the sick are lead to the slaughter. The higher than the highest regards it, my eyes are upon the sinful kingdom. Who will come out? Who will spare themselves from my wrath? You love your life more than me, you love darkness more than you love light. Your conscience has been seared, the love within long ago has faded. I will laugh at your calamity, when you fall as a drunken man. For you would have none of my reproof, the way of wisdom you did reject. You shall be a sign and a proverb, your name everlasting contempt. Look upon me, who is able to stand? Choose me this day you who have an ear to hear. I do not delay.
Proverbs 1
PR 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
PR 1:2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
PR 1:3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
PR 1:4 To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
PR 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
PR 1:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
PR 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
PR 1:20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
PR 1:21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
PR 1:22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
PR 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
PR 1:24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
PR 1:25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
PR 1:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
PR 1:27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
PR 1:28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
PR 1:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
PR 1:30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
PR 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
PR 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
PR 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Grace and peace,
Austin
Proverbs 1
PR 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
PR 1:2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
PR 1:3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
PR 1:4 To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
PR 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
PR 1:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
PR 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
PR 1:20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:
PR 1:21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying,
PR 1:22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
PR 1:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
PR 1:24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
PR 1:25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
PR 1:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
PR 1:27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
PR 1:28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
PR 1:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
PR 1:30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
PR 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
PR 1:32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
PR 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Grace and peace,
Austin
Bad Movie
At church Wednesday the Lord spoke this word: Set you eyes upon me. All things are possible to them that believe. By faith you enter in, by faith you shall stand. Think it not strange this fiery trial which is to try you. I purge, I renew you, the old man is dead. Put on Christ this day, think not on the former things. Your path do I make strait yet who will go before me? To them that have an ear to hear: Hold fast, waver not, all that I have shown you will come to pass.
The Lord also showed me a vision. I saw a movie theater and I was looking at the concession area. I could see people lined up waiting to get their snacks and then go into the movie. I found myself standing in the line and I could see an exit off to my left down a hall that spanned the length of the building. At one point I crossed the corral posts and headed toward the exit and I could see the Lord standing by the exit door. When I arrived he looked back and turned to me again and asked "Are you the only one?" As I realized the gravity of the questioned I answered "Yes Lord, I am the only one." The the Lord said "They shall all have their portion without the door where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth". Almost immediately I felt the building shake and I knew the roof was about to collapse. Though I know the vision speaks much to me and where the Lord drew me from the understanding is for all. The movie theater represents religion. People get in line, lulled by the smell of sweets, in this case that which tingles the ears and senses. They get their prophesy in a bag salted to their taste, words good to hear as good as chocolate. The movie though is what they are here for, to be moved at the heart, they want a show, something memorable. So is the lull of religion, for a moment its the blockbuster but when the emotion fades, only the desire to please themselves remains. So the call goes out: Come out, be separate. Strait is the way, narrow the gait, few are those who find it. Heed the call for all those who remain in religion shall have there portion without the door where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Praise the Lord for his grace and mercy towards us. May we be found worthy to stand in his day.
Grace and peace,
Austin
The Lord also showed me a vision. I saw a movie theater and I was looking at the concession area. I could see people lined up waiting to get their snacks and then go into the movie. I found myself standing in the line and I could see an exit off to my left down a hall that spanned the length of the building. At one point I crossed the corral posts and headed toward the exit and I could see the Lord standing by the exit door. When I arrived he looked back and turned to me again and asked "Are you the only one?" As I realized the gravity of the questioned I answered "Yes Lord, I am the only one." The the Lord said "They shall all have their portion without the door where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth". Almost immediately I felt the building shake and I knew the roof was about to collapse. Though I know the vision speaks much to me and where the Lord drew me from the understanding is for all. The movie theater represents religion. People get in line, lulled by the smell of sweets, in this case that which tingles the ears and senses. They get their prophesy in a bag salted to their taste, words good to hear as good as chocolate. The movie though is what they are here for, to be moved at the heart, they want a show, something memorable. So is the lull of religion, for a moment its the blockbuster but when the emotion fades, only the desire to please themselves remains. So the call goes out: Come out, be separate. Strait is the way, narrow the gait, few are those who find it. Heed the call for all those who remain in religion shall have there portion without the door where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Praise the Lord for his grace and mercy towards us. May we be found worthy to stand in his day.
Grace and peace,
Austin
Now Will I Arise
I have cried, yet who has answered? All day log have I cried, holding my hand out. Yet day by day you refused, you corrupted your ways even the more. Shall I delight in this? I remember you in your youth, you sought me, you called upon me early. You were my jewel among the nations, therefore I blessed you and gave you strength. The nations envied you for I gave you the fatness of the land. In the midst of trial I was your stay. You had pity on the poor, you upheld the the weak yet even this is gone far from you. Your judges now are ravenous wolves, they gnaw not the bone to the marrow. Your pastors are corrupt, they slay the weak for a penny and the widow for a piece of bread. What have I heard? I have heard the sound of your dreamers and your prophets which seduce my people to err and to serve other gods. I have waited, I have long been patient. I come and I will tear down your high walls, I will bring your pride to the dust of the earth. Woe, woe, woe unto this nation! She has forgotten me day without number, the blood of my people rests upon her land. Wisdom is far from her, I hear the sound of mourning and weeping continually. Now will I arise to deliver my people from the hand of him who hates them. Now will I arise and I shall lay low the scoffers, them that despise the poor and the widow. I send my wind upon the land, not to fan nor cleanse, but to utterly take away and destroy. The strongest among them shall fall, them that did not heed my call shall fall into the pit. Yet I shall deliver my people. I will set them on high. For they sought my face, to know me for who I am. In the shadow of my wings they shall find refuge, in the stillness of my peace they shall have a sanctuary. Look to me my people, the time is at hand and the effect of every vision. I know your trials, but to them that endure they shall surely reap. I am your father and friend. Do not fear that which I bring.
Jeremiah 6
JER 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
JER 6:17 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
JER 6:18 Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is among them.
JER 6:19 Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.
Grace and peace,
Austin
Jeremiah 6
JER 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
JER 6:17 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
JER 6:18 Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is among them.
JER 6:19 Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.
Grace and peace,
Austin
Do not be Double Minded
The Lord spoke both of these words to me on Wednesday at church last week.
To them that have an ear to hear, hear and have faith. You wait upon me, do not be weary in your souls. Cast away the cares of this life, for what strength do you have in those things? I am eternal, my words shall never pass away. Set your eyes on that which is above, pure and holy, easily entreated. Who will walk with me? Even as I walked with Adam in the garden? Who will believe that I am he who sustains, that I am he who keeps them. Set your hearts upon me and waver not my people. The trials you endure, the fire indeed is not pleasant, but yet you shall not be burned nor shall their be any residue remaining. As the purest gold purified seven times. Trust in me, I am able to see you through. The thoughts of a mans heart, the consideration of his desires. Judge yourselves that you should not be judged. Stand upon me and endure.
and then the Lord spoke this: In faith I am well pleased but the double minded man is unstable in all his ways. Do you fear me? If I am a God where is my reverence? If I then be your creator where is my honor? I am that I am, no prideful man shall come before me. I see, I know your heart. Judge this day that you be not judged lest my fury come forth and my wrath be upon you. It is not by might, no not by power, yet you still strive with the flesh. Put off the old, put on the new. Walk with me. I am faithful.
1TH 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
1TH 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
1TH 5:3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
1TH 5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
1TH 5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
1TH 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
1TH 5:7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
1TH 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
1TH 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
1TH 5:10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
1TH 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
1TH 5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
1TH 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
1TH 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
1TH 5:15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
1TH 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
1TH 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
1TH 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1TH 5:19 Quench not the Spirit.
1TH 5:20 Despise not prophesyings.
1TH 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1TH 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1TH 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1TH 5:24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Grace and peace,
Austin
To them that have an ear to hear, hear and have faith. You wait upon me, do not be weary in your souls. Cast away the cares of this life, for what strength do you have in those things? I am eternal, my words shall never pass away. Set your eyes on that which is above, pure and holy, easily entreated. Who will walk with me? Even as I walked with Adam in the garden? Who will believe that I am he who sustains, that I am he who keeps them. Set your hearts upon me and waver not my people. The trials you endure, the fire indeed is not pleasant, but yet you shall not be burned nor shall their be any residue remaining. As the purest gold purified seven times. Trust in me, I am able to see you through. The thoughts of a mans heart, the consideration of his desires. Judge yourselves that you should not be judged. Stand upon me and endure.
and then the Lord spoke this: In faith I am well pleased but the double minded man is unstable in all his ways. Do you fear me? If I am a God where is my reverence? If I then be your creator where is my honor? I am that I am, no prideful man shall come before me. I see, I know your heart. Judge this day that you be not judged lest my fury come forth and my wrath be upon you. It is not by might, no not by power, yet you still strive with the flesh. Put off the old, put on the new. Walk with me. I am faithful.
1TH 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
1TH 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
1TH 5:3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
1TH 5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
1TH 5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
1TH 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
1TH 5:7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.
1TH 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
1TH 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
1TH 5:10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
1TH 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
1TH 5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
1TH 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
1TH 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
1TH 5:15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
1TH 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
1TH 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
1TH 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1TH 5:19 Quench not the Spirit.
1TH 5:20 Despise not prophesyings.
1TH 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1TH 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1TH 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1TH 5:24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.
Grace and peace,
Austin
Joy is in the Lord
The Lord has been ministering to me much lately in worship. Some of those things that I have heard in the Spirit have really encouraged me and this is one of them:
Joy is in the Lord. I find strength in his sanctuary. The darkness fled, there was no hiding place. My corruption became incorruption, and my shame became a glory. Where do I stand? I stand upon the Lord, for in Him I have a refuge. I will wait upon him, I will sing, I will rejoice before my God. The wicked walk without fear yet I know their end. For I am seated in judgment, all those who wait upon me shall not be ashamed. I beheld the earth, it was broken down at my presence. The earth melted, the nations trembled. I beheld it again and I saw there was no man for desolation was before me. The wicked shall perish, their names shall forever be forgotten. I am the Lord, I will not forsake my chosen.
Grace and Peace,
Austin
Joy is in the Lord. I find strength in his sanctuary. The darkness fled, there was no hiding place. My corruption became incorruption, and my shame became a glory. Where do I stand? I stand upon the Lord, for in Him I have a refuge. I will wait upon him, I will sing, I will rejoice before my God. The wicked walk without fear yet I know their end. For I am seated in judgment, all those who wait upon me shall not be ashamed. I beheld the earth, it was broken down at my presence. The earth melted, the nations trembled. I beheld it again and I saw there was no man for desolation was before me. The wicked shall perish, their names shall forever be forgotten. I am the Lord, I will not forsake my chosen.
Grace and Peace,
Austin
Stand Firm
Stand firm in me and upon my promises. What can move you? The flesh resists my Spirit ye who will follow me? Put on Christ, be established in my grace. What hinders you? Do not say within it is not possible for all things are possible to them that believe. I see, I know. What is your desire? Let me be your one desire, me and me alone. Let your eyes look upon me and have faith. In my Spirit, in stillness, in peace. Your refuge is here with me, even in my presence. Before the earth ever was I knew you. Formed you a vessel unto honor, formed to reflect my glory, to lift high my name. Look to the East. My army comes. They shall not break their ranks, each man shall not be moved from his position. Their eye shall not spare the old or young, women shall become a spoil unto them. They shall destroy all that is before them and they will accomplish my will. Do not be moved. I shut the door. Enter in all who have ears this day, I will wait no longer. My patience, that which I have endured, is at an end. I will pour out my fury, all that I have held in my heart from the beginning of rebellion. Be established in me. Know that I am God.
2Corinthians
2CO 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Grace and peace,
Austin
2Corinthians
2CO 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Grace and peace,
Austin
Word 16/09/08 "Walk after My Spirit"
The Lord stirred me to read Galations 5
Galatians 5
1Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
2Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
3For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
4Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
5For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
7Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
8This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
9A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
10I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
11And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
12I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
14For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
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.
22But 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.
25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
The Lord said:-
"Walk after My Spirit, reject the flesh and all its sinful desires, be holy even as I am holy. Am I a hard taskmaster, have I given you more than you can handle? No! For I am the Good Shephered and surely would not allow you to be tempted beyond that which you can bare. I say follow Me and walk after My Spirit and you will not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. Be not deceived I am not mocked men will soon reap what they have sown. Yes he that sowed to the Spirit shall be found worthy of Me, even worthy to espcape, but to them that rejected Me for their flesh and all its sinful desires, I say woe unto you for corruption shall lead to your destruction. In the day of judgement you shall cry out to Me but I will not hear, for when I called you did not answer, you did not hear, you went your way and after your flesh, rejected Me, My Spirit and so life everlasting."
Note:-
The Lord gave me the understanding that we are to follow the Holy Spirit in all things, this includes dying to our own understandings and recieving from the Spirit true wisdom and understaning. The Lord did press this point to me, many Christians may feel they have rejected their flesh and do follow the Holy Spirit, but do not realise that they have itching ears recieving things that make their flesh "feel good". It is something that I have noticed during my walk with Christ, this desire to please the flesh even in the house of God. Let it not be so among us, but let us follow the Holy Spirit in all things, remebering our brothers and sisters in our prayers as the consequences of sowing to the flesh and not the Spirit are great and eternal.
Galatians 6
1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5For every man shall bear his own burden.
6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
7Be 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.
9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
To the Lord be all glory, honour and praise.
Love in Christ
James
Galatians 5
1Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
2Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.
3For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
4Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
5For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
7Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
8This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
9A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
10I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
11And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.
12I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
14For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
15But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
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.
22But 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.
25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
The Lord said:-
"Walk after My Spirit, reject the flesh and all its sinful desires, be holy even as I am holy. Am I a hard taskmaster, have I given you more than you can handle? No! For I am the Good Shephered and surely would not allow you to be tempted beyond that which you can bare. I say follow Me and walk after My Spirit and you will not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. Be not deceived I am not mocked men will soon reap what they have sown. Yes he that sowed to the Spirit shall be found worthy of Me, even worthy to espcape, but to them that rejected Me for their flesh and all its sinful desires, I say woe unto you for corruption shall lead to your destruction. In the day of judgement you shall cry out to Me but I will not hear, for when I called you did not answer, you did not hear, you went your way and after your flesh, rejected Me, My Spirit and so life everlasting."
Note:-
The Lord gave me the understanding that we are to follow the Holy Spirit in all things, this includes dying to our own understandings and recieving from the Spirit true wisdom and understaning. The Lord did press this point to me, many Christians may feel they have rejected their flesh and do follow the Holy Spirit, but do not realise that they have itching ears recieving things that make their flesh "feel good". It is something that I have noticed during my walk with Christ, this desire to please the flesh even in the house of God. Let it not be so among us, but let us follow the Holy Spirit in all things, remebering our brothers and sisters in our prayers as the consequences of sowing to the flesh and not the Spirit are great and eternal.
Galatians 6
1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5For every man shall bear his own burden.
6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
7Be 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.
9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
To the Lord be all glory, honour and praise.
Love in Christ
James
Scripture & Word 9/17/08 Remember His Words!
Luke 24:8 And they remembered his words,
At first, after looking up the verse, my thoughts were; What an unusual verse! Did I hear right? Did I just think that up? Or, did I just play bible roulette? But before I answered myself I heard the Holy Spirit say, “Remember His (Jesus) words”!
Remember His words! Then these understandings flowed.
Remember His written words. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Remember His words and guard your speech. Matthew 12:36...I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37For by "YOUR" words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.
Remember His words He (Jesus) spoke to you personally, you alone are the bearer of those words. 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 show you things to come. 14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
Remember His words and encourage yourself. 1 Samuel 30:6…. David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
Remember His words and be bold. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Remember His words and be confident. Hebrews 3:6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Remember His words and repent. Matthew 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. 32And whosoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal Son, was the example of repentance.
Remember His words and stand in the day of trouble. Ezekiel 14:13 Son of man, when the land sins against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: 14Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, says the Lord GOD. 15If I cause noisome beasts to pass through the land, and they spoil it, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through because of the beasts: 16Though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only shall be delivered, but the land shall be desolate. 17Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it: 18Though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves. 19Or if I send a pestilence into that land, and pour out my fury upon it in blood, to cut off from it man and beast: 20Though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
Remember His words and judge. Matthew 15:17 Do not you yet understand, that whatsoever enters in at the mouth goes into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
Remember His words, fear and respect God in truth. John 12:48 He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Remember His words, do not cover sin. Malachi 2:17 You have wearied the LORD with “YOUR” words. Yet you say, Wherein have we wearied him? When you say, Every one that does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?
Remember His words and be wise. Proverbs 1:22 How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24Because I have called, and you refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
L,J,P&HG
Dave
At first, after looking up the verse, my thoughts were; What an unusual verse! Did I hear right? Did I just think that up? Or, did I just play bible roulette? But before I answered myself I heard the Holy Spirit say, “Remember His (Jesus) words”!
Remember His words! Then these understandings flowed.
Remember His written words. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Remember His words and guard your speech. Matthew 12:36...I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37For by "YOUR" words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.
Remember His words He (Jesus) spoke to you personally, you alone are the bearer of those words. 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 show you things to come. 14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
Remember His words and encourage yourself. 1 Samuel 30:6…. David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
Remember His words and be bold. Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Remember His words and be confident. Hebrews 3:6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Remember His words and repent. Matthew 12:31 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. 32And whosoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal Son, was the example of repentance.
Remember His words and stand in the day of trouble. Ezekiel 14:13 Son of man, when the land sins against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: 14Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, says the Lord GOD. 15If I cause noisome beasts to pass through the land, and they spoil it, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through because of the beasts: 16Though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters; they only shall be delivered, but the land shall be desolate. 17Or if I bring a sword upon that land, and say, Sword, go through the land; so that I cut off man and beast from it: 18Though these three men were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither sons nor daughters, but they only shall be delivered themselves. 19Or if I send a pestilence into that land, and pour out my fury upon it in blood, to cut off from it man and beast: 20Though Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, as I live, says the Lord GOD, they shall deliver neither son nor daughter; they shall but deliver their own souls by their righteousness.
Remember His words and judge. Matthew 15:17 Do not you yet understand, that whatsoever enters in at the mouth goes into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
Remember His words, fear and respect God in truth. John 12:48 He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.
Remember His words, do not cover sin. Malachi 2:17 You have wearied the LORD with “YOUR” words. Yet you say, Wherein have we wearied him? When you say, Every one that does evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delights in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?
Remember His words and be wise. Proverbs 1:22 How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24Because I have called, and you refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Many Have Become Weak
From church on 9/14/2008:
Word
My kingdom is not meat and drink alone but righteousness, love, joy, peace and the Holy Ghost. I tell you, continue to walk in righteousness, being obedient to all that My Spirit speaks to you daily. Continue to worship Me in spirit and in truth that My joy may be your strength. I tell you, many have become weak for though they praise me with their lips, their hearts are far from Me. I will bless and keep those who have the love of the truth found in them. The fruit of those who love truth will be peace, righteousness and wisdom. They love not their life unto death and they do choose daily to wait upon My call, answering every man only as My Spirit gives utterance.
Word (second part of this for one who visited our church)
A man cannot serve two masters. To you who continually praise My name, walking uprightly before Me, I say continue to stand in the strength you have. For surely I will cover you and protect you in the times to come. You do please Me and in your own righteousness you will keep yourselves from falling. But to you who choose to please your flesh and obey not My voice, what am I to do with you? For I do call, and even put laborers in your path yet you refuse to stand in faith and choose to walk according to truth. I tell you, repent this day and ask Me to forgive you your sins. For I will run after you no longer. Today is the day of decision for you. Choose to die to your flesh that you may take up your cross and follow Me or your end will be with the unbeliever. I have made opportunity this day therefore let your choice be made. Nothing is hidden from Me, the Lord. I know the heart of man.
Vision (for one who visited our church)
I saw a door opened and light shining brightly through. There was a man standing in the darkness and the Lord said that he has opened the door, but a man must choose to walk into the light (through the door). There is no other way.
Word
Deliverance is for those who choose to be set free by My Spirit. Those who love the flesh will never be free, but those who love Me and who call upon My name will be set free if they only ask. I am not partial and I am no respecter of persons therefore those who choose to die to themselves, accept Me and walk according to the leading of My Spirit are My sons and daughters. These are who I delight in and who I will draw close to My side in these days. They enter in by faith, thinking not on the things of this world or the approval of men, but having confidence in knowing that they are acceptable unto Me, their God.
Love in Christ,
Ryan
Word
My kingdom is not meat and drink alone but righteousness, love, joy, peace and the Holy Ghost. I tell you, continue to walk in righteousness, being obedient to all that My Spirit speaks to you daily. Continue to worship Me in spirit and in truth that My joy may be your strength. I tell you, many have become weak for though they praise me with their lips, their hearts are far from Me. I will bless and keep those who have the love of the truth found in them. The fruit of those who love truth will be peace, righteousness and wisdom. They love not their life unto death and they do choose daily to wait upon My call, answering every man only as My Spirit gives utterance.
Word (second part of this for one who visited our church)
A man cannot serve two masters. To you who continually praise My name, walking uprightly before Me, I say continue to stand in the strength you have. For surely I will cover you and protect you in the times to come. You do please Me and in your own righteousness you will keep yourselves from falling. But to you who choose to please your flesh and obey not My voice, what am I to do with you? For I do call, and even put laborers in your path yet you refuse to stand in faith and choose to walk according to truth. I tell you, repent this day and ask Me to forgive you your sins. For I will run after you no longer. Today is the day of decision for you. Choose to die to your flesh that you may take up your cross and follow Me or your end will be with the unbeliever. I have made opportunity this day therefore let your choice be made. Nothing is hidden from Me, the Lord. I know the heart of man.
Vision (for one who visited our church)
I saw a door opened and light shining brightly through. There was a man standing in the darkness and the Lord said that he has opened the door, but a man must choose to walk into the light (through the door). There is no other way.
Word
Deliverance is for those who choose to be set free by My Spirit. Those who love the flesh will never be free, but those who love Me and who call upon My name will be set free if they only ask. I am not partial and I am no respecter of persons therefore those who choose to die to themselves, accept Me and walk according to the leading of My Spirit are My sons and daughters. These are who I delight in and who I will draw close to My side in these days. They enter in by faith, thinking not on the things of this world or the approval of men, but having confidence in knowing that they are acceptable unto Me, their God.
Love in Christ,
Ryan
Hold Fast To Truth
From prayer on 9/10/2008:
Word
Forget not the words that I have spoken to you. I tell you, put yourself in remembrance of all that My Spirit has revealed concerning the judgment that is to come against those who speak evil in My name. I tell you, I know them not for they love to lord over the weak and to make My house a den of thieves. Though they take pride in all that they built with their fleshly hands, I the Lord will destroy it in one day. They have their reward, but I tell you, all that they have will be taken from them because they chose not to humble themselves before Me and repent of their evil ways, even the sins of their fathers which have been taught of them that love not the truth.
My people, I tell you this day, hold fast to truth. Love Me with all that you are and know that you are who I have called My own. Great is your treasure in heaven for you have believed the words of My mouth and have lived according to all that I have spoken to you. Though you have not seen, yet you believe that I alone have the words to eternal life. You trust in Me for all that you have need of and you desire that no man teach you. You are My people and I am your God. Do not look back at where you came from for My glory is your rear guard and I will let no evil thing come against you.
Love in Him,
Ryan
Word
Forget not the words that I have spoken to you. I tell you, put yourself in remembrance of all that My Spirit has revealed concerning the judgment that is to come against those who speak evil in My name. I tell you, I know them not for they love to lord over the weak and to make My house a den of thieves. Though they take pride in all that they built with their fleshly hands, I the Lord will destroy it in one day. They have their reward, but I tell you, all that they have will be taken from them because they chose not to humble themselves before Me and repent of their evil ways, even the sins of their fathers which have been taught of them that love not the truth.
My people, I tell you this day, hold fast to truth. Love Me with all that you are and know that you are who I have called My own. Great is your treasure in heaven for you have believed the words of My mouth and have lived according to all that I have spoken to you. Though you have not seen, yet you believe that I alone have the words to eternal life. You trust in Me for all that you have need of and you desire that no man teach you. You are My people and I am your God. Do not look back at where you came from for My glory is your rear guard and I will let no evil thing come against you.
Love in Him,
Ryan
Who Will Stay Faithful?
From 9/4/08:
Word
Who will be found worthy to stand in the days to come? Who will speak the truth in love to all that I put before you? I am not a hard taskmaster but I do require My people to walk in righteousness and to put on meekness that I may cover them and keep them from the evil to come. Many slumber, loving the cares of this life more than being obedient to all that My Spirit speaks. Those who choose to love this life will suffer loss and I tell you, they will never know peace. I am the way, the truth and the life and only those who love truth and the liberty that My Spirit brings can follow Me.
Love covers a multitude of sins and perfect love casts out all fear, but those who continually choose to obey not the gospel of Christ will have their reward with the unbeliever. I am not partial and I do judge a righteous judgment.
Faithful. Who will stay faithful to Me even in the midst of the storm? A dark day comes and may will say "Lord, Lord" but I ask, who has determined to serve Me in Spirit and in truth, considering not the teachings of men and holding fast to all that My Spirit is speaking in these times? Only those who have committed themselves to Me, those who have said "Lord, you alone have the words to eternal life" will be found worthy.
Wait on Me, My people. being anxious for nothing. For I will bring all things to pass in due season and would have it that nothing come upon unaware. My Spirit will lead you into all truth if you only trust in Me, knowing that it is I who will write My word upon your heart.
A man plans his way but God alters his footsteps. I know your desires and all that you have need of even before you ask. I say trust in Me and lean no to your own understanding for I will cause you to prosper as your soul prospers. Be ready, My son, watching continually in prayer for the days are numbered when all that I have revealed to My people will come to pass.
Love in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Ryan
Word
Who will be found worthy to stand in the days to come? Who will speak the truth in love to all that I put before you? I am not a hard taskmaster but I do require My people to walk in righteousness and to put on meekness that I may cover them and keep them from the evil to come. Many slumber, loving the cares of this life more than being obedient to all that My Spirit speaks. Those who choose to love this life will suffer loss and I tell you, they will never know peace. I am the way, the truth and the life and only those who love truth and the liberty that My Spirit brings can follow Me.
Love covers a multitude of sins and perfect love casts out all fear, but those who continually choose to obey not the gospel of Christ will have their reward with the unbeliever. I am not partial and I do judge a righteous judgment.
Faithful. Who will stay faithful to Me even in the midst of the storm? A dark day comes and may will say "Lord, Lord" but I ask, who has determined to serve Me in Spirit and in truth, considering not the teachings of men and holding fast to all that My Spirit is speaking in these times? Only those who have committed themselves to Me, those who have said "Lord, you alone have the words to eternal life" will be found worthy.
Wait on Me, My people. being anxious for nothing. For I will bring all things to pass in due season and would have it that nothing come upon unaware. My Spirit will lead you into all truth if you only trust in Me, knowing that it is I who will write My word upon your heart.
A man plans his way but God alters his footsteps. I know your desires and all that you have need of even before you ask. I say trust in Me and lean no to your own understanding for I will cause you to prosper as your soul prospers. Be ready, My son, watching continually in prayer for the days are numbered when all that I have revealed to My people will come to pass.
Love in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Ryan
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