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Good morning,
As a teacher and a minister of the Word of God, you learn early that you are not going to please everyone when you open your mouth to speak Truth. There will be those who you can minister to with ease and those who reject you. This should not bother you, for there are people that prefer Wendy's hamburgers to Burger King. But we as Christians must remember that we are told to, "Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm." (Ps. 105:15) David knew something that the modern day saints have forgotten or never learned, and it is that, "God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another." (Ps.75:7) Even when Saul was losing his mind, and was hunting David down to kill him, and was no longer behaving as God's anointed, David's attitude remained the same. He said of Saul when others were trying to instigate him, “No!” David said. “Don’t kill him. For who can remain innocent after attacking the LORD’s anointed one? Surely the LORD will strike Saul down someday, or he will die of old age or in battle. The LORD forbid that I should kill the one He has anointed! But take his spear and that jug of water beside his head, and then let’s get out of here!” (1 Sam. 26:9-11) Proper Kingdom protocol! God is the One in charge,and He knows exactly how to deal with His leaders. Our part is to pray, intercede, and God will then see our right standing as He did with Saul and David. Hear the heart of David;"The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand." (1 Sam. 24:15) I write this because quite often when we are wronged by our brother, we try to get God and others to agree with us. Obviously God already had dealt with Saul, after he blatantly disobeyed God when he offered sacrifices and did not have a repentant heart. God had taken the kingdom from him then, it took time for it to come to pass. (1 Sam.15:28-29) God is always for right, it doesn't matter what it looks like. We think that God has not dealt with vindication, or righting a wrong that has happened to us, God is faithful to His Word. His desire is for us to be more like Him and even David, the man after His own heart. (1 Sam. 13:14)
Remember what we are told to do when we feel like someone has hurt us or wronged us. "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same?" (Mtt. 5:43-46) We are often struggling to love those who love us, yet alone loving those who hate us. "Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God's love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong]. It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail. Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]. Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]. As for prophecy (the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), it will be fulfilled and pass away; as for tongues, they will be destroyed and cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away [it will lose its value and be superseded by truth]." (1 Corin. 13:4-8) Yes, we are here again loving and praying, behaving like God's children. Children after God's own heart! |
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Good morning,
Peace. When you think of that word, do you envision you on a beach with waves crashing in the distance with a somewhat shady day, or, maybe you see yourself curled up in a corner reading a book (or any other hobby or past time that you enjoy) without a problem in the world? Well, I have it on God's authority, that is not what peace is. Jesus said; "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) I am always reminded that peaceful outward situations may change at anytime, storms are always brewing, and we are not always aware from which direction, but we that are spirit-filled can sense when trouble is on the horizon. So, if we are told that in the world you and I would have tribulations, then we need to learn and be constantly practicing staying in Him, because He said He has overcome the world! The peace that we are longing for is in Him, not in pleasurable moments of peace. You know those times when we experience the absence of storms, troubles, or tribulations. I hate to say the old adage, "that it is during the most difficult times, if we trust and lean [our whole human personality] on Him, that we become the strongest." But remember what was said to Paul as he was struggling with an issue and desiring 'peace' from it; "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."(2 Corin. 12:9-10) So our peace [exemption from the rage and havoc of war; harmony, concord, security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous); the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is] this tall order that we all desire, can be had at all times irregardless of the outward signs of storms, tribulations, or troubles, it is as we are hidden in him. That is what the psalmist discovered as he was dealing with all kinds of war and tribulations from the outside, but being kept by the peace from within. "For this [forgiveness] let everyone who is godly pray--pray to You in a time when You may be found; surely when the great waters [of trial] overflow, they shall not reach [the spirit in] him.You are a hiding place for me; You, Lord, preserve me from trouble, You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!" ( Psalm 32:6-7) Yes, it is for all who know the Lord to have this access to the hiding place, the place of peace, even while the great waters of trial overflow, they will not reach our spirit. Why? Mainly because we have learned by practice that; "You will guard him and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on You, because he commits himself to You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You." (Is.26:3) There is no doubt that the enemy is always trying to get us to move away from this peace by creating storms and overflows of trouble, but don't let him have your peace. Stay secure, safe, prosperous, out of the rage of war, and enjoy the hiding place of God!
Love,
Pastor D.
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Good morning,
Always, always, always, God has provided and made a way for His children. Sometimes we tend to forget that he is well able and He knows all things and even the times and seasons that we are in. He is our Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who sees ahead and provides. We need to trust that even if there is a famine of any kind or capacity, God knows ahead of time, and He has already made a way for you. He is the same God who rained manna from heaven, sent quails by a wind, called water from rocks, and turned bitter water into sweet. (Ex.chapters 15;16;17;) He fed the prophet Elijah by the brook and then He sent ravens to feed him. (1 Kings17) This same God who changes not, caused a widow's cruse of oil not to run out during a time of famine, gave wisdom to Joseph to feed an entire nation plus the surrounding communities through seven years of famine.(2 Kings 4:2; Gen:41) At another time when Elisha was prophet, during a famine, God caused two lepers to walk into the enemy's camp and scare off the army, leaving behind enough food for the nation of Israel. (2 Kings 7) Then we know that our Lord fed five thousand plus, with five loves of bread and two fish. (Mtt.14 and 15) The ways that God provided was different and unique, but what remained the same is that He always provided. James 1:17 "Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow." "For I [am] the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." (Mal.3:6)
"Be not afraid of sudden terror and panic, nor of the stormy blast or the storm and ruin of the wicked when it comes [for you will be guiltless], For the Lord shall be your confidence, firm and strong, and shall keep your foot from being caught [in a trap or some hidden danger]. (Pro. 3:25-26) The Lord should always be our confidence [hope]. The devil tries to get us into fear by moving us to do things from a place of fear, and it being the motivator. I know that God is requiring that we believe that He can do anything that He needs to do to preserve us during all phases of tribulations and difficult times. He knows where our level of faith is, but he is all about us growing up in Him. "That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ". (Ephes. 4:14-15) We can't start out in faith and be moved by fear, no, we will trust God and His proven faithfulness. This verse has helped me and one that I have been meditating on it helps me to realize that I must not lean on my own understanding;"I have seen that everything [human] has its limits and end [no matter how extensive, noble, and excellent]; but Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity]." (Psa.119:96) It doesn't matter how great our ideas, plans, or thoughts are about how to provide for ourselves during difficult times, if it isn't a God idea, it will be limited at best, at worst it can be destructive. Don't spend all of your time trying to be God, let Him be God, He has an awesome track record of doing a miraculous job of it!
Love,
Pastor D.
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Good morning,
Today I will share a prophetic word given to me. I know that we all need encouragement as well as discipline in order to grow in the things of God. "I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart." (Ps. 119:30-32)
The Spirit of the Lord says;
All who arise in the Spirit will increase in all things. My heart will flow from you as you increase in the multiplication of My promises that I have given to you in times past. I Am increasing the fruitfulness of all that have remained faithful through the toughest seasons of change and transitions. I have loved the way that you have loved Me sweetly by your devotion and dedication. You have run for Me with lavish love, how you have pleased Me. I will multiply My sons and daughters at this time, because you have remained fixed and stable. You will not be able to fathom the depth of all that I Am doing in you now, but little by little you will see and know what I have been up to all this time! I am increasing the mantle of boldness, and My wisdom, and the ability to express My desires to all that you are sent to. When you awake in the dawn, you will awaken with fresh showers of revelation upon revelation. Once, what was not understood by you will be a celebration of revelation, for I Am causing a strengthening of your body and your mind. All that I have kept hidden for you for this season that you are entering into, will be like a rush of fresh wind that I will drape over you. Yes, you will know Me, really know Me, for deep is calling to the deep that I have placed in you from before you were known. For you are my treasure and in you I have placed my greatest riches. You are My lovely ones, you are the chosen ones who will display My righteousness and My glory by your holy union that you have been committed to.
I Am abounding in you and upon you, many will see and hear that I Am I the One and only God. You will walk in mighty demonstrations of Holy Spirit, just because of the intimate times spent just getting to know Me deeper. It will be a normal thing to walk in My power, because you are truly understanding that My image is yours, and you are no longer resisting looking like your Father. New dimensions are opening of the Kingdom and greater comprehension of all that springs from the connection of heaven and earth, and that it is Our time to shine in these hours of darkness. I have predestined you for this hour! That is why you will not have to think on what to say or do, I will speak to you, and since you have learned simple obedience by trusting Me through the season of wilderness. Oh how much you have matured when you thought you would fail, by letting go of your reasoning. I was always calling to the Me in you, to come forth. As you were letting go, you were dying, which gave room for Me to live big in you! My Word has healed even the splinters of the heart, wounds of emotions and affections embedded by bitterness. These may have come by words, lies, anger, unforgiveness, judgments, acts, and other ways. As I have cut away the hard flesh to pull out the offense, I, as your Healer have poured the oil of healing and anointing in the wound so that the operation is complete. This has cleared your heart for more and more of Me. You are yielded more to My open hand in your life. Be bold as you step into the wide expanse that I made for you to dance with Me victoriously. Take comfort and relax as you continue to walk in joy, peace and deep fulfillment in Me!
"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." (Pro.28:1); "As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. (Psalms 17:15); "Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married." (Is. 62:4)
Love, Pastor D.
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