EXPECTATIONS/EXPECTANCY

I know that you always tell people to expect nothing from people because if they do, they will face disappointment.  Then you add, "Expect everything from Me and you will never be disappointed.

As you face this new year, I want you to expect everything of Me.  I am the One Who gives good gifts to mankind and I always have good thoughts toward you.

Jeremiah wrote, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end (Jeremiah 29:11)." When you abide in Me, My Word, and My love this next year, you can expect new appointments in the Spirit and no disappointments.

JEREMIAH 29:11

THINGS

After the gift giving to celebrate My birthday is over, you usually have your mind on things that you received.  Where will you place them in your home and how will you use those many things?

Since you are soon entering your new year, I want you to focus on the things I have given you. Isaiah wrote: "O LORD, You are my God.  I will exalt You, I will praise Your name; for You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth (Isaiah 25:1)."

Isaiah also wrote: Sing to the LORD; for He has done excellent things: this is known in all the earth (Isaiah 12:5)." When you review how I sustained you through the hard trials of past years, you will want to sing with thanksgiving for My faithfulness and My truths.

ISAIAH 25:1, 12:5

CONSIDER

Many call the teaching I did on the mountain "The Sermon on the Mount." Others call this teaching, "The Beatitudes." A major part of My teaching was about what people think about or what people consider is important.

Solomon wrote, "For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:a)." You will easily discover what idols may crowd Me out of your life by considering what you think about daily.  

I taught those listening to take no thought for their basic needs such as clothing, food and drink.  I even urged them to take no thought for tomorrow. I exhorted them to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and then all their basic needs would be met. What are you considering today?

PROVERBS 23a; MATTHEW 6:24-34

ENTER

Not everyone who says to Me LORD, LORD will enter into the kingdom of heaven; but the one who does the will of My Father Who is in heaven. 

The highest form of worship is doing My will.  So many ask how they can know My Father's will.  My servant Paul wrote that the way to know My will is to present your body as a living sacrifice and refuse to conform to this world.

My Word is My will and as you abide in My Word, you will be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  My will is that you abide in Me, abide in My Word, and abide in My love.  When you do this, I will not only give you the will to do My will, but I will also give you the way to do My will daily.  I am the way.

MATTHEW 17:21L ROMANS 12:1-2; PHILIPIANS 2:13

OPRESSION

You live in a day when My enemy is attempting to keep people oppressed under leaders who are far from righteous in their actions. His goal is to especially oppress and persecute those who are righteous in My sight.

The good news is that even in the midst of living in an oppressed society, you can have My peace, My power, and My joy because you are established in My righteousness.  

Satan can touch your self-righteousness, but if you have been made righteous by believing in Me and receiving the cleansing of My blood, you will always be far from oppression.  When you received Me as your LORD and Savior, you entered My kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy in My Spirit.

ISAIAH 54:14; ROMANS 7:14

BIRTHS

The shepherds were the first to receive the news of My birth. They were also watching for births.  It was the season for lambs to be born.  That night they would see Me, the lamb of God, just after My birth.

The Angel of the LORD told them that I would be wrapped in swaddling clothes.  The shepherds had spent most of the night wrapping new born lambs in swaddling clothes.

They were the first to lay eyes on Me as a baby.  They did not fully understand Who I was and why I had been born, but they would soon learn that I came to die so that they could one day have Me birthed in their hearts.

LUKE 2:8-14

NIGHT

It is the night before Christmas, and I know you have fond memories of the many Christmas Eves that you spent with your family.

It is fitting that you are having record cold where you live because the eve before I was born was also very cold.  It was not a cold night in December, however.  I was born the day after a cold night at the end of March. It was during the lambing season when lambs are born, and that is why the shepherds were keeping their flocks by night.

Today I am born in hearts all over the world. Yes, when people receive Me as their LORD and Savior, I am born in their hearts. My light always shines brightest in the dark. Pray for many to receive My light into their hearts.

JOHN 11:10

BRIGHT

This is the season when homes are lit with bright lights.  Many do not understand the fact that I am the light of the world. 

I am the brightness of My Father's glory, and the express image of His person.  I uphold all things by the Word of His power.

I know it seems like the whole world is enveloped with darkness, but hold on to what My Word says.  The day will come when I will destroy all evil with the brightness of My coming.

HEBREWS 1:3; 2 THESSALONINAS  2:8

AGAINST

I know that sometimes you feel like My enemy is causing much trouble in your life.  Some people call him the trouble maker. Satan hates this time of year because so many all over the world are thinking about My birth.

Instead of focusing on what My enemy attempts to do in your life, focus on the victory that I have already won over him.  I spoiled principalities and powers, and made a show of them openly triumphing over then in it.

Meditate on the fact that I have already won the victory over Satan and all of his demons.  You are warring  against them from the position of victory.  Use your keys to the kingdom to bind every demonic force that comes against you.  The loose My Holy Spirit to fill You with My joy and love.

COLOSSIANS 2:15

CONSTANTLY

During this season, people are sharing about My birth in the cards they are sending to one another.  My birth was so very important and it brings you great joy, but do not leave Me in the manger.

My Word tells you joyful news that happened after I ascended to heaven and sent My Holy Spirit during Pentecost.  The early church came into being and Paul later became an apostle.  A review of Paul's letter to Titus will remind you of how you should constantly rejoice in several truths.

All believers in Me can rejoice when they are reminded that they are sanctified, justified, washed clean, forgiven, made righteous by the blood I shed on the cross and that they are renewed and regenerated by My Holy Spirit.  Most of all they can rejoice because I will live with them for all eternity.

TITUS 3:5-8

FOREVER

My mercies endure forever.  The pilgrims who came to worship at the Temple in Jerusalem sang Psalm 136.  As they came closer and closer to My golden city, the Priests and Levites at the temple could hear their voices joyfully singing, His mercy endures forever.

When My Father revealed His glory to Moses, He told Moses that His mercy would be extended to thousands of generations.

Give thanksgiving and praise today for My mercy.  You will experience it forever and forever because My mercies to you are new every morning.

PSALM 136 ; EXODUS 34:7

FOLLOW

"Where He leads Me I will follow." When you sang this song, you always pictured yourself following behind Me.  My back was all you could see.  You could not see My face.

Later someone shared a vision she had when she sang this song.  She saw a dad stooping down at eye level with his 10 month old child who was just learning to walk.

The dad kept saying, "Don't be afraid.  Come to daddy.  Keep looking at daddy's face. If you start to fall, I will catch you."  Remember this picture because the truth is that I am always face to face with My arms outstretched to you. Keep your focus on My face and I will keep you from falling.

PSALM 23:6

ENDURE

 As the days draw near to My return, My body on earth will have much to endure.  Endurance is not the same a persistence.  Although more than ever I want you to persist in prayer.

Endurance comes from the grace I give you to go through many trials without complaining or being discouraged.  

You will only be able to endure what is ahead if you place all your hope in Me.  Endurance will develop the fruit of patience in your life.  Ask My Holy Spirit to help you endure whatever may face you from day to day. When you patiently endure, you will obtain My promises.

HEBREWS 6:15

PERFECT

David wrote that I was able to perfect everything that concerned him.  He knew that I am a merciful God and that My mercy endures forever.

The word, "perfect," in Hebrew means to "complete or bring to an end." David lived a life of fight and flight, but He knew that the day would come when I would successfully bring to an end all that he was concerned about.

You can trust Me to bring to an end any worries that you have about what concerns you.  Pray about everything and be anxious in nothing.  When you do this, you will have both peace in your mind and in your heart. My mercy will carry you through every trial you experience.

PSALM 138:8.

MANGER

 I was placed in a manger in the cave that housed the owner of the inn's livestock.  The manger was the feeding trough designed to feed the animals.

It is meaningful that I was placed in this manger since I am the living bread and My Word is bread.  The words I spoke when I walked on Earth were meant to feed many the truths about why I came and who My Father is.

I am no longer seen in a physical form on earth, but you now are My body since My Spirit lives within you.  Today and every day you have the assignment that I had which is to feed the flock.  I told Peter first to feed My lambs and then to feed My sheep.  Be alert to opportunities daily to share My Word with others.

JOHN 21:15-16

LAMB

I am the Lamb of God Who provided the perfect sacrifice needed to reconcile My father to all mankind. I was born during the lambing season when the shepherds are in the fields watching their flocks by night.  

The shepherds picked the best lambs from their flocks and then wrapped these lambs in swaddling clothes to present to the priests who inspected the lambs to be sure they were without spot or blemish.

When My cousin John first saw Me before he baptized me in the Jordan, He said, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." I was born without spot or blemish, but when I was crucified on the tree, I was wounded beyond recognition. Think about these truths during this special season.

JOHN 1:29; 1 PETER 1:19

LOOKING

I know how much you enjoy looking at the Christmas lights. During this season, I want you to enjoy looking at something else.

I want you to enjoy looking for My mercy.  When you keep looking for My mercy on these dark days in your nation and the world, you will be encouraged.

It was because of My Father's mercy that I was born on earth to become the perfect sin sacrifice that would reconcile mankind to My Father and set them free from sin.  Spread this good news to many during this season.  When you keep looking for My mercy, you will keep yourselves in My love.

JUDE 1:21

LOSS

Paul counted all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Me.  Pray for the My body on earth to grow in the knowledge of Me.

Paul also prayed that the church would know the love of Christ and that they might be filled with all the fulness of God.

These two prayers that Paul prayed are wonderful prayers to pray for the families who have just suffered the loss of their loved ones.  When you go to a memorial service or a funeral, pray that all the family members will grow in their knowledge of Me and My love.  Pray that they be filled with all of My fulness.

PHILIPPIANS 3:7; EPHESIANS 3:19

ADD

This season is a time when people give gifts to those they love.  I have given exceeding great and precious promises to enable you to partake of My very nature.

I have also given you all things that pertain to life and godliness. You may ask what you can give me in return for all that I have given you.

Each day you live, you can add to these wonderful gifts that I have given you.   You can add to your faith the following, virtue, knowledge of My Word, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and love. I am so blessed when you give Me these gifts that result when you daily yield to My HolySpirit.

2 Peter 1:3-7

VEIL

When I was crucified, the "veil to the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom, and the earth did quake and the rocks rent;" This is what Matthew recorded when he wrote the gospel of Matthew.

What happened on that fateful day was that the moment I breathed My last breath, the power of My Father, the Holy Spirit, rent the veil from top to bottom.  

I died that day as the perfect sacrifice that would provide the opportunity for all those who believe in Me to know My heavenly Father.  I provided the new and living way through the very veil of My flesh for you to be forgive of your sins, (past, present, and future).  I paid the debt for your sin in full on that day.

MATTHEW 27:51; HEBREWS 10:20

AFFLICTIONS

 I was afflicted for your sake so that I can deliver you from afflictions.  Afflictions are a part of life that most people do not want to remember.  However, I do want you to remember the afflictions I endured for your sake.

When you take communion, I want you to remember the stripes I took to purchase your healing.  I want you to remember the crown of thorns that pierced My scull.  That affliction made it possible for every stronghold (pattern of thinking) that has held you captive to the devil's influence to be pulled down.

The psalmist wrote, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivers him out of them all.  All of My afflictions purchased you complete deliverance from the afflictions My enemy causes.

ISAIAH 53:5; PSALM 34:19

TWINKLING

This is the season when you will see twinkling lights everywhere.  When you see them this Christmas season, I want you to remember the words Paul wrote to the church at Corinth.

He wrote: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed (1 Corinthians 15:52)"

This truth will give you great hope during the dark days you are experiencing.  I am the light of the world, and when I return the skies will be lit with My glory.  Until that time, I want you to let My light within you shine brightly.  

1 CORINTHIANS 15:52

POINTS

 I was tempted in all points just as you are tempted, but I was without sin. He tempted me to eat bread.

Satan first tempts people to give into their five senses.  I created the five senses (touch, taste, see, feel, and hear) to help mankind fully enjoy what I created.

Next, Satan tempted Me to jump off the pinnacle of the Temple.  He wanted Me to take a short cut to God's glory.  Satan always tempts people to go ahead of God. Then Satan offered me the kingdoms on earth if I would bow down and worship him. Satan tempts people to worship other gods instead of Me. 

Remember that I am your high priest who can be touched with the feeling of your infirmities because Satan tempted Me in all the points that you are tempted, yet I was without sin.

HEBREWS 4:15

DEPTH

Paul wrote: "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out (Romans11:33). My Father created Me to be all wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption for your sake. 

You have My wisdom within you since I live in you and you live in Me.  I want you to tap into that wisdom by asking My Holy Spirit to help you make decisions throughout your day.

You are in right standing with My Father because I was willing to die as the perfect sacrifice to redeem you from Satan's grip. When you believed in Me, you also were sanctified, set apart to serve Me.  I truly am everything you need to live an abundant, blessed life.  It is My delight to share My riches with you.

ROMANS 11:33; 1 CORINTHIANS 1:30

SPACE

The space between months and years seems to grow shorter as you grow old.  I told My disciples that "I must work the works of Him Who sent me, while it is day; the night comes, when no man can work (John 9:4)."

As time grows closer to My return, I want you and all believers to redeem the time.  You are entering a harvest time of souls, and this is why I want you to use the time wisely that  I give you.

Every morning, I want you to come to Me and surrender the moments of your day to Me.  Commit your works to Me and then I will be able to establish your thoughts.  I sent My Holy Spirit to be your helper. Ask Him to prioritize your day.  Then He will lead you to do the next thing moment by moment.

JOHN 9:4; PROVERBS 16:3

GREETINGS

Paul usually began his letter to the churches with this greeting: "Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the LORD Jesus Christ "2 Corinthians 1:2)." 

Every time Paul sent a greeting to believers he made it clear that he was speaking for Me also.  He knew that I truly am the only one Who can deliver grace and peace to people.

Few on earth have received the grace and peace that I can offer them, and people more than ever  desperately need to know both My grace and My peace.  Pray for opportunities to share with others the peace that I can give to every anxious heart and the grace I can give to empower them through trials.

2 CORINTHIANS 1:2

DECLARATION

Luke was a physician who accompanied Paul on many of his journeys.  Luke was the one chosen by Me to write down the details of my birth and of all I did and said while I was on Earth.

I also chose Matthew, the tax collector, to write the details of My life because he was strong in math.  He was used to writing in great detail what taxes people owed Rome. Both of these men had the ability to remember all the details not only of My life on Earth, but also of what happened after My resurrection.

You can read these two gospels today because both of these men were anointed by My Spirit to declare in writing the accounts of My life.  As you read My Word, I want you to write down whatever understanding and wisdom I give you.  Writing is a powerful way to declare the truths of the gospel of My kingdom.

LUKE 1:1

EXCEEDING

 I am an exceedingly wonderful God.  I want you to stand in awe of My wonderful ways.  Moses knew My ways, but the people of Israel kept failing because they only knew My works.

To find out My ways, you must draw close to Me. You must be intimate with Me.  You cannot do this if you always allow so many distractions to keep you from being still before Me.

Many have their quiet times in the morning before Me.  David and I sought God in the morning.  Why? I sought My Father early before all the distractions of the world drew Me away from My Father.  Meet Me in the morning and still your soul to hear My voice.  Be still and know that I am God.  The only way you can deeply know that I am God is to be still.  Then you can hear My voice.

PSALM 131:2

SUDDENLY

The word, "suddenly," is mentioned several times in My Word.  I want you to review those times when this word appears because this is one way to build your faith. 

Faith comes by hearing and hearing by My Word. For example, when you read about the visitation of My Holy Spirit upon those who were gathered in one place, you then can have faith that I do the unexpected.

"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting (Acts2:2)."  I told My disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of My Father, but they had no idea what would happen as they waited.  I can change things in an instant of your time in your nation. Believe this about Me and look forward to that day.

ROMANS 10:17;ACTS 1:4, 2:2

GATHER

This is the time of year when you gather around the table and enjoy a meal with your family.  It is a time to remember all the blessings I have given you during the past year. 

Your nation is the only nation that has set aside a special time to remember My blessings and to be thankful to Me. When I walked on earth My family gathered together for seven days under a thatched roof where we could enjoy the stars. It was the Feast of Tabernacles celebrated in the Fall of the year.

The day will come when you and those who believe in Me will gather together at a table that I personally set for you.  That day will come when you partake of the Marriage Feast I have prepared for you.  Look forward to that day.

JOHN 7:2-3; REVELATION 19:7

GATES

I spoke to Peter and told him that I would build My church upon the declaration he made when he said  that I was the "Christ, the Son of the living God." Then I told him that the gates of hell would not prevail against the church.

The gates of hell will never prevail against My church because I hear the prayers of My church as they trust Me to work through them to do the same works that I did when I was on earth. 

I also hear My church as they enter the gates where I dwell with thanksgiving.  Their thanksgiving, praises and worship bring great joy to Me. Know that you can receive My joy to strengthen you so that you will always triumph over My adversary, the devil.

MATTHEW 16:15-18; 2 CORINTHIANS 2:14

ATTITUDE

Most everyone who has read the Bible are familiar with the content of My teaching when I taught on a small mountain that overlooked the Galilee.  The exhortations I gave that day are sometimes called "The Beatitudes."

I started each exhortation with the word "Blessed, " and each exhortation ended with a reward.   For example I said, "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God."

There is one way that you can live a blessed life no matter what your circumstances are.  That way is to have an attitude of gratitude.  I want you to have an attitude of gratitude daily even when you are facing hard times.  Be thankful that I am with you always and I will see you through every trial. 

MATTHEW 5; 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

HIDDEN

David wrote that I desired truth in the inward parts and in the hidden part I will reveal My wisdom.  I will reveal My wisdom to all those who walk in integrity.

When you abide in My Word and Me, you will be quick to discern the truth because My Word and I am truth. I will give My wisdom to all those who walk in the truths of My Word.

Those who lie are usually trying to hide something they have done or said.  Nothing is hidden from Me.  I even know the motives in every person's heart.  Make it your goal daily to abide in My Word and Me.

PSALM 51:6

BEING

You understand that you are a spiritual being who lives in a body and who has a soul.  There are multitudes of people who do not know this. These multitudes have no victory in the various situations they encounter because they do not recognize that most of their problems are rooted either in their soul or in their spirit. 

Such people are victims of Satan who is able to hold them captive with strongholds in their minds, emotions, and wills.  When you were born again, My spirit was born in you.  You became a new creature who has My nature within you.

Today you have the joy of being in Me and of My being in you.  Now you can say it is in Me that you live and move and have your being. Share the good news that those who believe in Me can become new creatures in Me.

GALATIANS 2:20

INFINITE

I am infinite.  I have great power and My understanding is infinite. This means that My power lacks no bounds. My understanding is beyond measure.

When you come to Me in prayer I want you to remember these truths.  I have all power.  Therefore, nothing is impossible for Me.  Whatever circumstance you present before My throne when you pray, remember that I have all power.  Tap into My power as you pray.

Know that I can perfect every concern that you have because My understanding knows no bounds. I understand all of your concerns, and your concerns are My concerns. Cast every care upon Me today because I care so much for you. Do not be worried or anxious about anything.

PSALM 147:5,138;8; 1 PETER 5:7

IMPOSSIBLE

You are facing situations in your nation that seem impossible to change.  However, nothing is impossible with for Me.

When I told those listening that it would be easier to have a camel go through the eye of a needle than it would be to have a rich man enter the kingdom of God.  My disciples were shocked and asked Me this question in response, "Who then can be saved?"

I responded with this answer, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible  (Matthew 19:26)." Persevere in prayer for your nation because all things are possible as you co-labor with Me through your prayers.

MATTHEW 19:24-26

ALLOW

My disciples often did not understand My parables, so I had to explain them after I shared them with others.  The day came, however, after Pentecost when they received the baptism in the Holy Spirit that they finally were empowered to teach others.

Those 120 gathered in the Upper Room understood that they had a commission, and that My Spirit had empowered them to preach the gospel of My Kingdom to all the nations.

They knew that they were allowed by God to no longer please men with their words.  They now were empowered to please God by giving the words of life to mankind. I trusted them with the most precious gift they could give to mankind - My gospel.

1 THESSALONIANS 2:4

UNDERSTANDING

You can have all knowledge, but if you lack understanding, you will never be able to apply what you know in order to live your life with wisdom.

Understanding is the bridge between knowledge and wisdom. If that bridge is not crossed, even the wisdom in My Word will not cause you to live wisely.

When I taught, I often said, "He who has ears, let him hear."  Most of the people were not hearing impaired, but many of them did lack understanding.   Ask Me daily for the Holy Spirit to help you understand My Word and apply to your daily life.

MATTHEW 11:15 

CIRCUMSPECTLY

Paul exhorted the church in Ephesus to "walk circumspectly redeeming the time because the days are evil. To walk circumspectly, you need to be aware of the times you live and you need to pay special attention to all of your circumstances that relate to your actions, judgment, and conduct.

These days are the end days and they certainly are evil.  You live in a time when you should be careful not to waste time.  My adversary has a multitude of "time wasters" that can easily distract you from your high calling.

Everyone has the same high calling and that is to love Me with all of of their hearts, souls and minds and love others as I have loved them.  This truly is a high calling, and you can only fulfill that calling as you depend upon Me and My Spirit daily to help you.

EPHESIANS 5:15 

ELECT

Tomorrow you will have the opportunity to elect people for your Congress.  Cherish your freedom to vote because many nations do not have the same opportunity to vote for their leaders.

Some of you may have already voted, and some will vote tomorrow.  My servant Paul exhorted Timothy to pray for all those in authority so that they may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 

I am hearing your cries for the foundations of righteousness to be restored in your land.  My body in your nation neglected praying for their leaders, and they are reaping the consequences of that lack of prayer.  However, many in My body are crying out now, and I am a just a merciful God Who is answering their prayers.

1 TIMOTHY 2:1-3

SEND

Darkness right now has enveloped your nation and many nations around the world. Paul wrote Timothy that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. These people will speak lies in hypocrisy because their consciences have been seared with a hot iron.

Paul also warned Timothy  that people would be traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. They would be trucebreakers, false accusers and despisers of those who are good.

What can you do to penetrate the darkness you are now experiencing? You can come against Satan, the prince and power of the air, by sending My Word out into the atmosphere where he dwells. I was able to send My Word to heal people. You can also send My Word to deliver people, cities, and nations through declaring My Word out loud as you intercede. 

1 TIMOTHY 4:1-2; 2 TIMOTHY 3:3-4

TEACH

I taught in the synagogues in the villages and cities and I preached the gospel of the kingdom. I also healed those who were sick and oppressed of the devil.

Those in the synagogues were familiar with the law and the prophets, but they needed to know that there was no way that they could keep the law.  Their teaching was in vain because they depended upon their own works to make them righteous before My Father.

I was able to teach them the two most important commandments which are to love the LORD God with all their hearts, soul, and mind and to love one another. When you allow My Holy Spirit to give you daily the power to keep these two commandments, you will live in My righteousness, peace and joy.

MATTHEW 9:35 

CUSTOMS

Families usually enjoy certain customs together.  My family had the custom of going to the feasts in Jerusalem.  We traveled with other relatives and often we had a huge number who traveled together.

When I was twelve, my parents even lost me.  I was so involved with doing My Father's business that I lost time and they left without Me. 

I know how much you love your family. However, I desire for your first love to be for My family.  My family has three members: My Father, Me, and Holy Spirit.  Seek to be with My family every morning, and you will discover that your earthly family will always benefit from the time you spend with My family.

LUKE 2:41-50

OPPORTUNITY

I want you and all My believers to take advantage of every opportunity to demonstrate My love to others.  Those opportunities may come in your work place, market place, school, or the church.

Paul exhorted the churches in Galatia to take every opportunity to do good to all men, especially to those who are in the household of faith.

Pray for My Holy Spirit to give you opportunities to share My love with others. I do want you to do good to all men wherever you are in a day's time.  Also ask My Holy Spirit to empower you to love like I love.  When you pray this way, you will have a fruitful day.

GALATIANS 6:10

COURTS

You are blessed because I have given you the right to enter the very courts of heaven because of the blood I shed on the cross. 

David wrote that He longed and even fainted for the courts of the LORD.  He said that a day in the courts of the LORD were better than a thousand. David also wrote that blessed is the man who is chosen and caused to approach Me. 

You are My temple that I have chosen to indwell.  This means that every minute of the day you can know My presence with you, in you, and all around you.  What a privilege I have given you.  Sadly many believers do not take advantage of this privilege.

PSALM 84:2, 10, AND 65:4

FRUITFUL

As you grow in your relationship with Me, I know your goal is to increase in fruitfulness.  My friend Peter certainly grew in his fruitfulness in My kingdom, and he listed those things that will increase your fruitfulness.

He exhorted believers to add to their faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity.

If you are careful to add these things to your life, the promise is that you will not be barren or unfruitful as you grow in the knowledge of Me.

2 PETER 1:5-8

CHERISH

My servant Paul wrote the church in Thessalonica these words, "But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishes her children."  Before I spoke to Paul on the road to Damascus, Paul was not a gentle man.

He watched Stephen being stoned and he persecuted many of My beloved.  However, Paul was transformed once he came to know Me as His LORD and Savior.

This should give all who read this hope.  I am changing you and all my beloved to be more like Me every day.  (Thanks for being so faithful to read my blog.  I will resume writing these blogs daily after a week away from my computer.  I enjoy listening to the LORD every day and passing on to you what I hear.)

1 THESSALONIANS 2:7

WALLS

Faith is what pulled the walls down of Jericho after Joshua's army compassed Jericho about for seven days.

I imparted My faith to Joshua on that day when Israel won the battle for Jericho.  There are many battles you are facing in your nation and many walls that need to tumble.

If you try to muster up enough faith to tear down these walls and to win the victory for liberty in your nation,  you must not depend upon your own faith. You are the vessel that contains My very Spirit.  I call upon you not to look at yourself to have the faith to remove walls.  Instead, draw from My faith within you, and you will be victorious.  

HEBREWS 11:30; GALATIANS 2:20

BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays are very important to Me. At the time of your birth, I was there to ignite the spirit within you.  I am the light of the world Who lights every man who comes into the world.

The day you were born again is also very important to Me.  On that day your spirit was ignited with My Holy Spirit Who came to indwell you.  You were born of My Spirit and My Word by faith.

The day will come when you will see Me.  It is then that you will know without a doubt that I have been with you always and we will be together for all eternity.

JOHN 1:8-9, 3:3-6

TENDER

As you go through these dark days when it seems that what was good is now considered evil and what was evil is now considered good, I want you to consider My goodness and My tender mercies.

You are seeing what results in a nation that turns away from Me and seeks pleasure instead of My presence and the world's ways rather than My ways.

I do not want you to lose hope.  That is exactly what My enemy wants to happen to My beloved.  Remember that My mercy is everlasting and endures forever.  Spend time in My presence and allow Me to comfort your heart with My tender mercies.  If you will do this, your focus will be restored upon Me and not the world.

PSALM 25:6; PSALM 44:26

FOLLOW

My disciples followed Me. The crowds followed Me.  Then there was that fateful day when the crowds followed Me to the place where I was crucified.

I was crucified on a tree.  My hands were nailed to the cross bar that was nailed to the tree.  My feet were nailed to the tree. I told My disciples many days and weeks before I was crucified the following: "And he who takes not his cross, and follows after Me, is not worthy of me (Matthew 10:38).'

The disciples did not understand what I meant. The cross is you.  It is your life. Paul wrote: "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but  Christ lives in me: and the life that I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me (Galatians 2:20)."

MATTHEW 10:38; GALATIANS 2:20

WRESTLE

You do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of darkness in this world, against wickedness in high places.  The world has been invaded by these forces because people have turned away from Me.

I have given you the keys to the kingdom to bind these demonic forces and to loose My Holy Spirit. As you use those keys in warfare by speaking My Word out loud against Satan just as I did when I was tempted in the wilderness, you will be victorious.

I have already won over Satan. I spoiled principalities and powers and made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Your assignment now is to enforce that victory by declaring My Word.

EPHESIANS 6:12; 

AGREE

I was sharing with My disciples some of the kingdom principles that I wanted them to know. I told them to "Agree with your adversary quickly while you are in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer; and you be cast into prison (Matthew 5:25)."

The main adversary that all My beloved have is the devil.  He wants to imprison you with condemning thoughts.  He is the accuser of the brethren. He is a liar and the father of lies.

When those thoughts of condemnation come your way, agree with him and tell him that he just might be right. Tell him that you will ask Me if what he has said is true. Remember there is no condemnation to those who are in Me and who walk in the Spirit and not the flesh.

MATTHEW 5:25; ROMANS 8:1

TUMULTS

I was welcomed by the crowds on that day when I road on a colt into Jerusalem.  Cheers filled the air. Soon those same crowds that welcomed Me cried, "Crucify Him!!.  When Pilate could prevail nothing, because of the tumult, he washed his hands before the multitude and said he was innocent of My blood.

When the chief captain of the Roman army demanded that the crowds tell him what My beloved Paul had done, he had to carry Paul into the castle because of the tumult.

You are reliving the book of Acts.  My body on Earth are in times of tumult.  In fact, the whole earth is in a time of tumult. The time of tumult in the Book of Acts, however, became a platform for the gospel to be spread throughout the whole world. The time of tumult you are facing now will also be used to spread the gospel to every nation. Pray for the third great awakening and for a sweep of repentance in every nation.

MATTHEW 27:24; ACTS 21:34

PLACE

I told My disciples that I was going to prepare a place for them where they could be with Me forever.  They did not understand because they had no idea that I would have to die to prepare that place for them.

Yes, My death, My resurrection, and My ascension was done to prepare a place for not only My disciples to live with Me forever, but also for you and all those who believe in Me to live with Me forever.

I took your place as the perfect sacrifice in order for you to enter the joys of My kingdom forever and ever.  I came so that you and I could have a relationship that will last for all eternity.  This reveals how much I love you.  Never doubt that I love you with an extravagant love.

JOHN 14:1-3

TURN

You used to sing a song about Me many years ago.  The lyrics were, "Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will go strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace."

During these dark days, I want you to turn your eyes upon Me and keep focused on Me.  There is a great shaking going on in the world now, but I do not want your heart to be troubled. 

Keep  your focus upon Me, and know that I always have My eyes turned in your direction.  I promised to be with you always until the end of the earth and for all eternity. 

MATTHEW 28:20

BRIDLE

My brother James wrote about how powerful the tongue is.  The tongue is one of the smallest members of the body, but he compared it to an out of control fire, the rudder of a ship that is small, but it controls a whole ship, and to the bits in horse's' mouth that control the whole movement of a horse.

He said that no man can tame the tongue.  This seems like a statement that has no hope. However, My Spirit can tame your tongue if you will submit your tongue daily to the control of My Spirit.

James said if a man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and is able to bridle the whole body. I desire that you daily submit this unruly part of your body (the tongue) to Me and allow My Spirit to both train and tame your tongue.

JAMES 3:1-13

TOUCH

During the pandemic touching one another was forbidden.  You had to refrain from even getting close to one another for what seemed like an endless season. I created the sense of touch to convey caring for others.

People who were quarantined for weeks, felt isolated and almost unwanted.  The women with the issue of blood knew that she would be healed if she could only get near enough to Me to touch the hem of My garment. Others who came close enough to touch the hem of My garment were healed.

When you visit people who live alone, I want you to touch them in some way.  I embrace you every day in My arms, but you cannot feel that embrace since I am present with you in the Spirit. You are My body on earth and you can embrace people with your physical arms or at least be within touching distance of them.. The expression of love with a touch can even lift a spirit of heaviness that has shrouded a person. 

MATTHEW 9:20; 14:36 

ALL

ALL!! My word is filled with many sentences that begin with the word, "ALL" I know the one that is your favorite. It is 2 Corinthians 1:20: "For ALL the promises of God in Him are yes, and in Him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."

All of the promises in My Word are conditional.  I told My disciples the following: "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you (John 15:7)." I knew that I would be leaving My disciples soon, and I wanted them to have complete confidence that My Father would hear their prayers and that He would answer.  

They did not understand that soon they would be vessels to contain My Spirit within them, but I knew that if they abided in Me and in My Word that they would pray and ask according to My Father's will.

2 CORINTHIANS 1:20; JOHN 15:7

KINGDOM

There are so many troubles that people in the world are experiencing.  In order not to be overwhelmed by these dark days when evil seems to be reigning, you must recognize that you are not of this world.

You are living in My kingdom of light, not Satan's kingdom of darkness.  My kingdom is filled with peace and joy because you have been redeemed from sin which leads to death. 

You now have My robe of righteousness upon you.  That robe was purchased for you when I shed My blood on the tree to forgive you of all your sins. Rejoice today, and stay in praise because are eternally in My Kingdom.

ROMANS 14:17

COUNT

Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness.  Today you are counted as righteous because of the blood I shed for the remission of all of your sins (past, present, and future)

Tonight as you go to bed, you can count all the blessings I have given you.  You can count the blessing of knowing Me better each day.  I look forward to the times you spend with Me daily.  

I already know everything there is to know about you, but each day that you spend in prayer and studying My Word, you will be able to count more and more blessings that I have given to you. You can count on Me to strengthen you and help you each day as you seek Me first thing in the morning. 

ROMANS 4:1

IMAGE

Everyone born is born with the same destiny. I was present at the conception and birth of everyone born on Earth. The plan I had for each one was that they would be conformed to My image.

Sadly, so many who are living today have no desire to know My Word or to get to know Me.  However, it is not too late for many to repent (change their minds) and turn away from worldliness to become a part of My kingdom of light.

Be bold has you go about your daily routines.  Look for opportunities to share the good news about My kingdom.  During this harvest time believe with Me that many, many souls will turn to Me and be conformed to My image.

ROMANS 8:29

COMING

 Every morning when you wake up, you do not know what will be coming your way in a day's time. This is why I want you always to depend upon My Holy Spirit.

I gave you My Holy Spirit to lead and guide you into all truth and to take the things I have said and bring them to your remembrance.

My Holy Spirit also call tell you what is coming ahead.  I want you to ask the Holy Spirit every morning to help you hear His voice.  He wants to lead you to do the next thing.  He will be able to put you in the right place at the right time.  Depend upon Him.

YEARS

As you grow older, the years just seem to pass faster, and faster.  Sometimes you wonder why.  I want to tell you why.  The years are flying by because you are getting closer to coming home to Me.  What a day that will be when you will see Me in person.  

It is just like returning home from a long journey.  As you approach closer and closer to your home, you say, "We are almost there.  How wonderful it will be to be in my own home and in my own bed, and with all of my friends and family again."

This is how you feel as your day approaches to be with Me.  You are coming home to Me after a long journey and soon you will see Me face to face.  What a day that will be when you see My face and know at last the wonders of My grace.

JOHN 14:1-4

RETURN

When John had his vision of Me that is recorded in the Book of Revelation, I spoke to the Church at Ephesus.  I complimented them on their patience and labor and all their works.  However, I had something against them.

They had left their first love.  Sadly so many believers in your culture today have left their first love.  They have become lovers of pleasure more than lovers of Me.  There are so many distractions today that pull Christians away from My Word and away from spending time with Me in prayer.

Pray for yourself and for all believers to put Me first in their lives. If they will return to their first love of Me when they first received Me as their Lord and Savior, then I will supply all of their daily needs and strengthen them with My joy in these dark times.

REVE;ATION 2:1-4; MATTHEW 6:33

PREPARE

My cousin, John the Baptist, was sent as a messenger to prepare the way for My coming.  The same Spirit that was upon him is now upon those who believe in My second coming.

I gave three instructions to My disciples that they were to follow until I returned.  I gave those instructions at My last Passover meal with them. I told them to abide in Me, abide in My Word, and abide in My love.  

If you daily are careful to do these three things, you will be ready for My second coming. I will return when the gospel of My kingdom has been preached to every nation.  Take every opportunity to share My gospel with others.  This is another way that you can prepare for My return.

JOHN 15; MATTHEW 24:14

DISTRESSED

You are living in what I called the beginning of sorrows.  There will be wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes, false prophets, nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom, pestilences, and famines. 

I told My disciples that the one sign that the end was near would be when the gospel of the kingdom would be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations.

So many on earth believe that the world is about to end, and they are perplexed and distressed.  All My beloved do not need to be distressed about these times. Paul and all My apostles were troubled on every side and very perplexed, but they were not distressed. They had their focus on spreading My gospel.

MATTHEW 24; 2 CORINTHIANS 4:8

TOUCHED

 I am always touched feelings of your infirmities or weaknesses.  Many times you are discouraged and even distressed or depressed.  It is at those times when I want you to come to Me.

Allow Me to strengthen you and lift all weights of heaviness off of you.  I want you to always come to Me when you are heavy laden.  When you do, I will give you rest for your soul.

You are My precious sheep, and sheep are not burden bearers.  I am Your Good Shepherd.  Come to Me the moment you feel overwhelmed. Lay every care at My feet.

HEBREWS 4:15; MATTHEW 11:28-30

COVER

You live in a culture in your nation now when so many are desperate for things to change.  It seems like darkness is covering the earth instead of My glory.

I have promised that as surely as I live all the earth will be filled with My glory. You may ask, "How could this happen?" This will happen during this last great harvest of souls. You are alive at this time to help gather in this harvest.

Ask My Holy Spirit daily to help you glorify Me throughout the day.  Ask My Spirit to put you in the right place at the right time to meet people who have their hearts prepared to receive Me as their Lord and Savior. 

NUMBERS 14:21

AGREEMENT

There is much power in agreement.  When you release your burdens to Me, I am never burdened down with your burdens. I said that My yoke is easy and My burden is light. 

My yoke is easy because I am yoked with the Holy Spirit, and I desire for you daily to be yoked with My Holy Spirit.  When you depend upon My Holy Spirit to help you, you will stay in step with Me.  

The moment you release your burdens and cares to Me, I  give them to My Father and then we pray in agreement together about all your concerns. This is why My burden is light.

MATTHEW 11:30

MIND

When I said in the beginning these words, "Let us create man in our image, after our likeness, mankind was destined to be like Me, My Father, and My Holy Spirit.  We are a triune being.  My Father is a spirit and I became the embodiment and exact same image of My Father. My Holy Spirit is the part of Me that dwells within you.

You are a spirit.  You live in a body, and you have a soul (mind, will, and emotions). I desire for you to display My image to those you meet along your journey on Earth. You have the opportunity daily to lift Me up when you display My love, peace, and joy to others. 

Ask My Holy Spirit to help you lift Me up. You used to sing a song, "Lift Jesus higher! Lift Jesus higher! Lift Him up for the whole world to see for if I be lifted up from the Earth I will draw all men unto Me." Let this be your song and challenge daily.

GENESIS 1:26; JOHN 12:32

DAYS

Moses wrote: "Teach us to number out days, that we might apply our hearts unto wisdom (Psalm 90:12)."  No one knows how many days they may have left on earth, but each day you live is very important to Me.

While you are on earth, you have the great privilege of glorifying Me which means to make My presence known to others.  I want you to consider reflecting My love, joy, and peace to those you meet in a day's time.

People are desperate in these dark days, and many people are filled with fear.  You know how to be present for such people and how to make My presence magnified to them.  Remember you are My ambassador on Earth.

PSALM 90:12; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20

DISCERN

I was present at your conception.  Now that scientists can observe conception in a test tube, they always see a flash of light the moment a sperm penetrates an egg. That flash of light occurs when your spirit is born. 

You are a spirit being who lives in a body and who has a soul (mind, emotion, and will). Your spirit was being clothed in flesh the whole time you were in the womb of your mother.

When you were born, I also was present.  I breathed life into you just as I did with Adam in the beginning and he became a living soul.  I truly am the light of the world and also the way, the truth, and the LIFE.

JOHN 1:1-9, 14:6 

ENLIGHTEN

My friend Paul prayed a beautiful prayer for the Ephesian church.  It is a prayer that I want you to pray over your family, city, and nation.

You are in a period of darkness, but My Holy Spirit can enlighten your spiritual eyes to see the harvest that is coming after this period of darkness.  My Spirit can remind you of your calling and also empower you to fulfill that calling. 

Paul prayed that My Spirit would give wisdom and revelation and knowledge of Me. More than anything, I want you to come to know Me better every day.  This will happen as we daily commune together.

EPHESIANS 1:17-18

ADOPTION

Every child who is adopted is special because that child was chosen to be in a family.  I chose you to be in my family before you were even born.

I was present at your conception and birth, and I have have been with you ever since that time.  Every child that is born was designed and created by Me to be a part of My family.  Sadly many in later life have refused to be a part of My family.

Pray for those who do not know why they were born or even what family they were designed to join.  Pure religion is reaching out to the widows and fatherless.  There are many orphans in the world that need to know how much I love them and want them to be a part of My heavenly family.

JAMES 1:27

TENDER

On the day My cousin John was circumcised, his father Zacharias' mouth was opened and he was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, the following:

"And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest: for you shall go before the face of the LORD to prepare His ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins; Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high has visited us....

Meditate today on the tender mercy of My heavenly Father who sent Me to redeem the world from sin. His mercies are new every morning.  Tomorrow He will have new tender mercies for you to enjoy.

LUKE 1:76-78; PSALM 59:16

TOGETHER

I chose twelve men to travel with Me as I journeyed to Jerusalem and to the towns around the Yam Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee). We camped out together and went to synagogues together.  We were like a family.

I never tired of their questions.  They had so many because it was not until I breathed My Spirit into them that they began to understand what I had been telling them all along.

It was comforting to Me to be surrounded by these men.  The interchange in our conversations was entertaining to say the least.  I want you to reach out to those who have no family surrounding them. Invite them to your home for dinners and to your church. I always seek to set the lonely in families, and I want you to do the same.

JOHN 20:21-22; PSALM 68:6

POSSESS

I purchased you with My precious blood.  This was the price I paid to redeem you out of the hands of the devil. You are My possession and My valuable treasure.

You are now the temple of My Holy Spirit.  I want you to possess your body with honor and sanctification.  I also want you to possess your soul with patience.  

It is up to you now to cooperate with My Holy Spirit as He conforms you into My image.  This is a life long process and this is why you must be patient with yourself and others as My Spirit conforms you and other believers to be more like Me each day.

LUKE 21:19; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:4

BODY

I always want you to glorify Me with your body. This is why I want you to daily submit the members of your body to Me to be used as instruments to show forth My love, peace, and joy.

People cannot see the times you spend in prayer or reading and declaring My Word, but they can see your body.  Your very presence should always radiate My presence within you.

Remember always that I am the One Who both gives you the will to do My will and also My power for you  to do it.  Come to Me every morning and receive that empowerment to manifest My glory through what you both do and say.

ROMANS 6:13; PHILIPPIANS 2:13.

CONFORM

I was present at your conception.  I am the light of the world who lights every man who comes into the world.  Even before you were conceived I knew you and destined you to be conformed to My very image.  

Whether or not that conformation process would continue depended upon your willingness to receive My Spirit and abide in My Word..  

It is My Word that has the power to transform your mind from worldly ways to My way.  So many in the world today do not know how important obeying My Word is.  You know this, and I want you to share this truth with others.

JOHN 1:8-9; ROMANS 8:29-30

DUST

Adam and Eve were created out of the dust of the ground.  Science has proven that mankind is made of dust. You and everyone on earth are made of the same components as dust. Adam and Eve were tempted by My adversary, Satan, who appeared to them as a standing serpent.

The curse that came upon My adversary was that he would no longer stand up, but that he would crawl on the ground and eat dust.  Ever since that time, he has been trying to devour you and all mankind. 

I became sin for you so that you could receive My righteousness.  You have My DNA now so there is no reason for you to fear My adversary.  In fact, I want you to know that Satan is truly under your feet.  I have given you every spiritual weapon to stomp on him if he tries to strike at you.  Remember that.

GENESIS 2:7, 3:1, 14-15

TRANSLATED

You can rejoice today because I have translated you from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light. When you were conceived, I was present.  I am the light of the world Who lights every man who comes into the world.

Sadly, you live in a world where many have chosen to walk in darkness.  You were born in sin, but when you were born again, I ignited the light that was in you and you were born of the Spirit of God.

Never forget that you have My light in you now and wherever you go in this world, you are the light of the world.  Daily let your light so shine before men so that they will see your good works and glorify My Father in heaven.

JOHN 1:9; MATTHEW 5:16

BLIND

The prayers of many on Earth are being heard.  I know you can feel the oppression in the atmosphere.  That is not of Me.  Satan is the prince and power of the air, but he will not succeed in causing My people to be blinded and paralyzed with fear.

As you do warfare for your family, city, and nation, bind the spirit of blindness that has blinded people to the fact that I am the One Who sets kings and princes in power.  I am the majestic One Who can liberate people from the bondage that has come to them because they opened the door to the prince of darkness.

My light can penetrate the darkest place and the darkest hour.  Yes, darkness seems to have taken over the world, but you have Me, the Light of the Word. Do your warfare, I have already won the victory.

JOHN 3:19; EPHESIANS 4:16

BLESSED

When I taught My disciples on the mount that overlooked the Galilee, I shared how a person can be blessed. Many call this sermon "The Sermon on the Mount."  Others call this passage, "The Beatitudes."

I was teaching them how important the attitude of their hearts were. It is true that actions speak louder than words, and that people will know you are a person of faith by your works.  However, people cannot see the motivations behind your works.

There is a day of judgment that will come.  Those who believe in Me shall be judged for reward according to the works they did on Earth. I will see the motivation behind the works that were done and if they were done with an attitude to receive blessings from Me, they will be disappointed.  Only those works that were done on Earth as they allowed Me to work through them will receive a reward.

PHILIPPIANS 2:13

DISTRACTION

One of the main tools of My enemy is distraction.  You are living in an age when there are so many distractions. You have to be intentional to stay on the path that I have prepared for you.

I want you to stay true to what I have called and anointed you to do during these crucial times in your nation. My enemy hates it when there are many intercessors crying out to Me.  

Do not allow My enemy to distract you from the most important thing My body on earth needs to be doing at this hour. I intervene in the affairs of men and nations when I hear the cries of My people. Keep crying out to Me for your freedoms in your nation to be established once again. Breakthrough is on the way.

PSALM 107

GRANT

After I was resurrected and ascended to My Father, My disciples received the promise of My Father.  As they waited in the upper room in Jerusalem, My Holy Spirit came upon them and empowered them to speak My Word boldly.

My disciples were now anointed mightily to preach My gospel to the world. Signs and wonders were granted to flow through My disciples after they preached My gospel.

You are living in a day when My Spirit is empowering My body on Earth to once again experience miracles and wonders after the preaching of My Word. You are a part of this last harvest.  Rejoice that you are alive and can see the fulfilment of Joel's prophecy to pour out My Spirit upon all flesh.

ACTS 14:13, 2:16-17

STOREHOUSE

There is a storehouse in heaven.  This is where I store the treasures you have laid up in heaven.  

You add to this storehouse every time you invest in others by sowing My Word into them, helping them grow in their walk with Me, and praying for them.

I want you to ask the Holy Spirit to help you to daily invest in the storehouse in heaven.   When you get to heaven, I will show you how your investments have paid great dividends.  You will see those dividends.  They are people who came to know Me because of your witness to them on earth.

MATTHEW 6:19-20

HOLD

I am holding your hand as you hold your position in My kingdom.  Just as soldiers in the army have to hold their positions in order to win any battle, victory over My adversary will be won as you hold your position.

I do not want you to be dismayed because you have not seen evidence of change yet in your government or in your nation.  However, faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.

Take heart. Hold your position.  I have already won the victory. You just need to enforce the victory right now by faithful warring prayer. "Fear not for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness." The promise is that all those who have been incensed against you will be put to shame.

HEBREWS 11:1; ISAIAH 41:10-11

LIBERTY

You are fighting for your freedoms in your country now.  Your Declaration of Independence declares that your country is to be a country that provides liberty and justice for all.

You are seeing that liberty and justice are quickly fading in your nation.  My Word promises that where My Holy Spirit is there is liberty.

Pray for My Holy Spirit to invade the hearts and minds of your citizens.  Bind the lies of the enemy that are causing many to be in bondage to fear. Cry out to Me to send My Spirit to bring repentance to many in your land.  When you pray this, you are praying for My kingdom to come and My will to be done.

2 CORINTHIANS 3:17

PATH

I want you to always walk in the path I have prepared for you.  The path I have prepared for you is a path filled with light. When you walk this path, you will not get off the path I have prepared for you.

David wrote that My Word  was a lamp unto his feet, and a light to His path.  He only veered off the path I provided for him one time.  When that happened, he confessed his sin and repented of leaving My path.

David got right back on My path of righteousness that I prepared for him to walk in all of his life.  David wrote about that path when He described Me as his good shepherd.  He wrote, "He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake (Psalm 23:3)."  I will always lead you in that path as you look to Me.

PSALM 119:105, 23:3

KINGDOM

You are in the world, but you are not of the world.  When you were born again, you no longer were in the kingdom of darkness. You were translated into the kingdom of light. I told Nicodemus that in order to see the kingdom of God, he had to be born again.

You live in My kingdom now since you received Me as your King and LORD.  My kingdom is not a natural kingdom.  It is a spiritual kingdom where you can live at peace, have joy, and receive My righteousness as your own.

Pray for so many who never heard this message.  The whole time I was on earth, I preached the gospel of the kingdom of God.  I challenge you to share with others what living in My kingdom has meant to you.

JOHN 3:3 

SHELTER

You are experiencing now a dark storm of evil.  Some are running for shelter from this storm, but they are not running to the one shelter that will completely protect them.

I am your shelter. The psalmist wrote: "For You have been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy (Psalm 61:3)." Whenever you feel oppressed by My enemy, come to Me immediately.  Run into the pavilion of peace that I have provided for you.

Remember that you are hid with Me in My Father's heart.  This is a safe place where you can dwell  throughout life's storms.  This pavilion is far away from the lightning strikes of the strife of tongues and the thunder rolls of the voice of the enemy.

PSALM 61:3; PSALM 27:5  

CONSCIENCE

When My servant Paul was brought before Felix, the governor, Felix asked Paul to speak.  My Holy Spirit anointed Paul to speak words that were truthful and appropriate.

Paul said the following: "And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men." My desire is that all those who believe and serve Me have the same conscience as Paul.

Love is not easily offended.  Relationships with family members and friends will be harmonious when you do not allow yourself to be easily offended.  Ask My Holy Spirit to help you have a conscience void of offence.

ACTS 24:16; 1 CORINTHIANS 13

EXPECTATIONS

When you have expectations, you are looking forward with anticipation for something to happen.  My body (true believers) on earth are looking forward to when My glory will fill all the earth. 

I want you to put all of your expectations in Me and My power as your redeemer and restorer.  First, pray for true repentance to occur in My body on earth.

I have promised and I will deliver and liberate your nation and other nations from the darkness that has invaded the earth.  My promise is simple, "If My people who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (2  Chronicles 7:14)."

2 CHRONICLES 7:14

EARS

Every one born has two sets of ears.  You have physical ears and spiritual ears.  Often as I taught, I gave this exhortation: "He Who has ears to hear, let him hear."  I did speak sometimes to people who were deaf, but most of the people I spoke to had physical ears that could hear My teachings.

Some people, however, could only hear what I taught with their physical ears.  My teachings did not reach their spiritual ears.

When you read My Word out loud every day, ask My Holy Spirit to help you hear with your spiritual ears. When you hear with your spiritual ears, revelation knowledge and understanding of My word will come.

MATTHEW 13:9

UNBELIEF

Satan is the father of lies and he also is the prince and power of the air.  He is using the airwaves to bombard you with lies and doubt.

Satan is sending the spirit of unbelief to cause people to lose their faith.  More than ever, you must abide in My Word.  Only My Word has the power to divide the soul from the spirit, and My Word can discern even the thoughts and intents or your heart.

Bind the spirit of unbelief, and loose My Holy Spirit, Who is the Spirit of Truth, to yourself whenever you are assailed by lies and doubts. Do not listen to the lies.  Instead, listen to My Word. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by My Word.

EPHESIANS 2:2; HEBREWS 4:12; ROMANS 10:17

RESERVE

You love to reserve special seats ahead of time to a function that you are looking forward to attend. I have reserved a special seat for you at a function that is better than any function you could attend on earth.

Peter wrote this: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you (1 Peter 1:3-4)

Yes, I have reserved a special seat for you in heaven.  Look forward to enjoying that seat for all of eternity.

1 PETER 1:3-4

EXALT

After My crucifixion, I was exalted to sit on the right hand of My Father.  I am now Prince over all principalities, rulers of darkness and wickedness in high places.

Now that you are in Me and I am in you, you share this exalted place with Me in heaven.  When you pray, I want you to remember that I have given you all authority over all the power of My enemy, Satan.

I have spoiled principalities and powers, and I have even made a show of them openly, triumphing over them. As you resist Satan in warfare prayer, speak these truths out loud and he will flee.

ACTS 5:31; COLOSSIANS 2:15

OVER

My servant Paul wrote: "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace." He was sharing how you and all my beloved can have the victory over sin.

Paul exhorted the church in Rome to not yield the members of their bodies to be used as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin, but to yield the members of their bodies as instruments of righteousness unto God.

Satan attacks your flesh.  He works from the outside to tempt you to sin by attacking you in the area of your worldly lusts.  I work from the inside outward.  You must remember that you are a new creature and that My Spirit indwells you.  My grace within you is sufficient to always give you the victory over sin.

ROMANS 6:12-14

MEANS

Paul lived in a day when people were looking for something that would give them hope.  Paul knew how to reach them.  He said, "To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak:  I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some."

Paul knew that instead of criticizing those who were weak in their faith, he needed to identify with them.  He remembered that he also was once weak in his faith. 

As you witness to people, ask My Holy Spirit to give you the means by which you can identify with them.  My Spirit knows every person intimately, so He can give you the means to be an effective witness.

1 CORINTHIANS 9:22

PASS

You heard one time that someone's favorite phrase in My Word was: "And it came to pass."  Whatever trials you may be experiencing now will pass.  It is good to remember this as you and so many all over the world are going through such dark times.

The good news is that I dwell in the midst of darkness, and that My light in this darkness is brighter than the darkness.

My beloved David wrote, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff they comfort me.  I truly will carry you in My arms as you pass through these dark days.  I will always bring you out of darkness and the shadow of death, and I will brake your bands in sunder.

PSALM 23:4, 107:14

DELUSION

I have the power to send strong delusion to those who are workers of unrighteousness.  I am now unveiling the unrighteous acts of many leaders of nations.  This is all a preparation for the harvest time I will ignite soon.

Because those who are doing such evil world wide and have not repented because they have refused to receive the love of the truth so that they would be saved, I will allow delusion to come upon them.

Many of these unrighteous people who have refused to repent will begin to even believe that their very lies are the truth.  I would that none perish, but I am a God of justice and I am weighing the actions of men all over the world.  Pray that some of these people will turn to Me before it is too late.

2 THESSALONIANS 2:10-12

RUSH

One of the prophecies that has not yet been fulfilled before I return is this prophecy in Isaiah 17:1: "The burden of Damascus.  Behold Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap."

When this comes to pass, men will look to their Maker, and their eyes shall have respect for Me, the Holy One of Israel. In that day there will be a rushing of nations that make a rushing like the rushing of waters.  I will rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind.

I am dealing with nations now.  There is much to be fulfilled before I return.  You can rest assured, however, that I will awaken and save multitudes in a great harvest of souls before My return.

ISAIAH 17:1

SITUATION

Most everyone during these dark days are in situations that may seem hopeless.  However, I am beautiful for every situation.

My psalmist wrote these words thousands of years ago: "Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great king (Psalm 48:2)." Another translation says that Mount Zion is beautiful for its elevation. 

Mount Zion is My city (the New Jerusalem) and its elevation is higher than your finite mind can comprehend.  The message, however, that you can take from this psalm is that no matter what or where your situation may be, I want you to look higher and focus on Me.  I am Your "Good Shepherd," and I can help you in every situation.

PSALM 48:2

REVEAL

I am the One Who always reveals those things that are done in darkness.  I said this over 2,000 years ago and I am still revealing everything that the enemy has planned.  I do this for My beloved so that they will not fear.

I said, "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.  What I tell you in darkness, that speak you in light: and what you hear in the ear, that preach you upon the housetops.

And fear not those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Him Who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell."  You are worth more than sparrows and the very hairs on you head are numbered by Me. I will protect you.

MATTHEW 10:26-28

UNITY

There has been great division in your country and also in My body on Earth.  When the ecclesia was formed in the book of Acts, they were all gathered in the upper room and they were all of one accord (of one mind and one Spirit).

I am unifying My body on Earth in these last days.  People will gather in small groups just like they did in the book of Acts.  They will be of one mind and one Spirit.  The division will no longer be.  The only division that will occur will be in the gatherings where they deny the power of My Spirit.

I am building My house.  I am laying the foundation now.  When My house is finished, My Father will inspect it and say to Me, "It is now time for you to go get your bride and bring them home.

ACTS 2:1

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COMPLETE

You are complete in Me. I am the head over all principality and power, and you are complete in Me. The fulness of the Godhead bodily dwells within Me.  This means that this fulness also dwells within you.

I want you to walk in the complete will of My Father.  Have faith that I am the author and finisher of your faith, and that the good work I have begun in you, I will complete.

These truths should give you complete confidence that you will accomplish all the works I have designed for you to do.  Trust Me daily to work through you both to give you the will to do My will and also the power to do it.

COLOSSIANS 2:10, 4:12; HEBREWS 12:2; EPHESIANS 2:10; PHILIPPIANS 2:13

TRAVAIL

I described what would be happening in the last days.  I said, "Men's hearts would be failing them for fear, and for looking after those things that are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

The great shaking I spoke of will not happen until just before I return to Earth.  Paul wrote that the whole creation is groaning and travailing in pain. He said that those who love Me are also are groaning within themselves for the adoption and redemption of their bodies

I do not want you to ever fear these times.  The shaking and groaning will usher in My return, so when this happens, look up for your redemption is drawing nigh.  Simply abide in Me, My love, and My Word, and you will be able to have joy during these hard times.

ROMANS 8:22-23; LUKE 21:28

INVITE

David wrote that I prepared a table before him in the presence of his enemies.  The table I prepare for you daily is a table filled with heavenly food ( My Word) 

Picture yourself with an invisible shield around you as we talk together at this table and as you feast on the bread (My Word) daily.

You have the shield of faith over you and that shield can quench every fiery dart (thoughts) the enemy would like to send you.  Come to this table daily, and you will have great peace throughout your day.

PSALM 23, 5:12

SEATS

The scribes and the Pharisees always wanted the uppermost seats in the synagogues. They did now realize that I have the power to put down the mighty from their seats, and I exalt those of low degree.

This is what is happening now in your nation.  Yes, I am putting down your enemies who have seated themselves illegally as the head of your government.  I will put them down.  Understand that promotion does not come from the east or the west.  It comes from Me.

I have given you a seat next to Me in the heavenly realm. You are over your enemies.  Never forget this.  You are always in the position of victory over your enemies when you abide in Me.  Rejoice, because I always win

LUKE 20:46; EPHESIANS 2:6

ENGAGED

Jeremiah had a very encouraging word for the children of Israel.  Even though the children of Israel had worshipped other gods, God was not finished with them. God said He would cause them to draw close to Him because they had engaged their heartS to approach Him.

God was approachable then and He is even more approachable now because of the blood I shed on the cross to reconcile mankind to My Father.

What a hopeful word this is for you to read at this time.  My Father has the drawing power to draw your loved ones to Me.  So many of you are concerned about loved ones who do not know Me. Keep praying for them, and hold on to this promise that My Father has all power to draw them to know Me.

JEREMIAH 30:21

AGAINST

I have given you all authority to come against the devil.  Since I died and shed My blood to forgive and redeem you, you have all authority in My name because of My blood. The dominion that the devil had after the Fall is now totally in your hands.

Use that authority, but always remember that you are not fighting flesh and blood.  You are fighting against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and wickedness in heavenly places.

My light within you can cause My enemy to flee from you.  Greater am I within you than he that is in the world. Also remember that if I am for you, who can be against you.

EPHESIANS 6:12; 1 JOHN 4:4; ROMANS 8:31 

STEPS

So many in your nation have been praying and crying out to Me for righteousness and truth to once again reign in your land. This morning as you were praying, I gave you Psalm 85 to read.  When you read it, you received hope.

Many feel hopeless and discouraged, but I am hearing your prayers. I want you to decree and declare the last few verses in Psalm 85.

"Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.  Yes, the LORD shall give what is good; and our land shall yield her increase.  Righteousness shall go before Him; and shall set us in the way of His steps (Psalm 85:11-13).  I will set your nation in the way of My steps as you continue to trust in Me.

PSALM 85

PROHECY

There seems to be such an interest in prophecy now.  Some people believe that I will return in the next several years. They are listening to various prophets and examining the prophetic scriptures.

Only My Father knows when I will return.  It is good to look at the prophecies of old because many of them point to Who I am.  Peter, however, exhorted believers not to believe their own interpretation of prophecies.

Peter heard My Father's voice when He said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." Peter wrote that we have also a more sure word of prophecy. You do not have to hear the audible voice of God to know without a doubt that I am the beloved son of God.  Read the prophets of old and ask the Holy Spirit to interpret those things these men said because they spoke under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

2 PETER 1:17-21

VOICE

Your voice is very important in these days when it seems that your culture is being drawn away from Me.  Change will come to your country and to your city when you speak My Word and fill the atmosphere where you live with My spoken Word.

Angels hearken to the voice of My Word.  As you give voice to My Word in your prayers and declarations, I send My angel armies to fight for righteousness to be restored in your city and country. 

The centurion who wanted me to heal his servant did not feel worthy for me to visit his home. He had great faith and said, "Speak the word only and my servant shall be healed."  His servant was healed.  Speak My Word only over your city and nation, and they will be healed.

PSALM 103:20;  LUKE 7:6

MIGHT

My Body on earth has many enemies now.  I want you to know that I have already defeated Satan and all of his demons. David knew that I, the almighty One, has defeated all of your enemies.

David wrote these words and I want you to remember them always.  He wrote: "You have given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me."

I am almighty God Who through My shed blood has given you all authority to destroy your enemies.  The destruction was complete when I died and bore the sins of the whole world upon My body.  Now declare that the victory has been won, and rejoice that you only now have to enforce that victory on earth.

PSALM 18:40

SUBMIT

The word, "submit," means to yield control of to surrender to others.  Peter exhorted believers to submit themselves to every ordinance  of man by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them who do well.  

Submission, however, to ordinances of men that are unrighteous in their actions and deeds is not something that would please God.  We are to stand for righteousness and right government.  

When the unrighteous religious leaders in the book of Acts required that the disciples no longer speak the name of Jesus to others, Peter and John did not submit.  They continued to share the gospel and many were put in prison and others were killed for their faith.  Pray for the persecuted church today who have been imprisoned for their faith.

1 PETER 2:13; ACTS 4:17-20

HOLD

I do hold the whole world in My hands.  Yes, there is the god of this world who is Satan, but I am the LORD of all.  I am over every principality and power.  I am the LORD of angel armies.

The war in the spiritual realm has intensified, and this is why more than ever I want you to hold fast to your faith and your profession.  This is not a time to waver.  The writer of Hebrews wrote: "For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end:...."

I am calling My Body on earth to hold fast with confidence to their faith in Me.  I want them to remember that they are doing warfare in the spiritual realm from a place of victory, not defeat.  Never forget that you are seated with Me in heavenly places far above all the wicked armies on Earth. I have won the victory.

HEBREWS 3:14; EPHESIANS 2:6

ESCHEW

Today you saw the word "eschew" in 1 Peter 3:8-11.  The dictionary definition for "eschew" is to "keep away, or to avoid, or abstain." Peter's exhortation in this passage is worth daily applying it to our lives.      

"Finally, be all of one  mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be merciful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you are called to do this in order to inherit a blessing. For he who will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking guile.  Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and pursue it (1 Peter 3:8-11)."

Peter became a changed man after he received the baptism in the Holy Spirit.  He had been a man who always got in trouble with his tongue, and he lacked self-control. The Holy Spirit was able to tame and train Peter's tongue after Pentecost.  May we daily submit out tongues to the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 3:8-11

TRUTH

My adversary is bombarding the earth with his lies through the media, false teachers and prophets, and through every means possible.  I called the devil the father of lies and there is no truth in him.

He has filled the atmosphere with his lies. He is the prince of the power of the air, but My truths are much more powerful than his lies.

Pray for your nation and the world to tear off the veil of lies and to wake up to the truth.  I am the way, the truth, and the life.  Pray for many to turn to Me as the days grow short before My return. Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit Who is the Spirit of truth.

JOHN 8:44, 14:6; EPHESIANS 2:2

ENRICH

I chose this word for you to write about today because it is through Me that My body on Earth can be enriched.  The word in your English language means to give more wealth or to give more importance to something.

I want you to know that I can enrich you in much more than wealth.  I can enrich you in everything you speak and in all that you know.

I want to bountifully enrich you with My peace, joy, love, wisdom, understanding and grace.  In order to receive this bounty of enrichment, I want you to remain always in a state of thanksgiving.  It is your gratefulness to Me that makes all grace abound to you.  Today give Me thanks continually and you will be enriched.

1 CORINTHIANS 1:5; 2 CORINTHIANS 9:11 

BELIEVE

 When I was asked what shall we do that we might work the works of God, I responded with these words: "This is the work of God, that you believe on Him Who He has sent."

I have called My church to do the works that I do, and I promised My body on Earth that they would do even greater works than I have done.  I know this is hard to believe, but it is true.

When I walked on Earth, I was limited by My body.  I could only be in one place at one time.  When I sent My Holy Spirit to indwell you and all those who believe in Me, then I could minister all over the world through you and My body on earth. Believe today that My Holy Spirit Who indwells you can enable you to do what I did on Earth and even greater works

JOHN 6:28-29, 14:12

CORRECT

Families in your age are spending less and less time with their children.  When you were young, your mother and dad taught you the correct manners and the correct words to say in public.  

The lack of this type of teaching has led to rebellious children who do not respect and honor their parents. This lack of parental guidance has opened the door to the lawlessness that you are experiencing now in your nation and all over the world.

Pray for the reconciliation of families and the establishment once again of family times together when the Word of God is read and when prayers are lifted to Me.  Your prayers will make a difference.

2 TIMOTHY 3:1-4 

RECORD

What you do and say is recorded in heaven in your book of life.  There is also a book of remembrance where every time you think or speak My name or anything about Me is recorded.

I want you to speak often about Me.  You can speak about Me throughout the day when you praise and worship Me, and when you read My Word out loud.

More is happening than you can see with your natural eyes whenever you give My Word voice on Earth. My angels come to attention every time you give My Word voice on Earth.  Make it your goal each day to speak My name and to speak My Word out loud.  Your day will be blessed when you do this.

MALACHI 3:16; PSALM 103;20

ORDER

It was the disobedience of Adam and Eve that brought death into the world. Sin always brings death. Every man born since Adam and Eve are born in sin. 

Since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. I am the resurrection and the life.

I was the first fruit of the resurrection. The order of the resurrection is this: Those who died in Me will be raised from the dead first and those who remain and are alive in Me will join Me in the air. Both will be changed and live with Me for all eternity.

1 CORINTHIANS 15:21-23

ADD

When I exhorted My followers to seek first the kingdom of God and My righteousness, I promised that I would be able to add to all your physical needs.  

Now that you are seeking My kingdom first, I want you to co-labor with Me as we add souls to My kingdom.  

The spiritual food that you need in order to lead others to confess Me as their Lord and Savior is My Word which is your spiritual food.  When you abide in My Word, My love, and Me, you will be able to add souls to My kingdom. 

MATTHEW 6:33

SET

When you go to races, the announcer usually declares this phrase: "Get ready, set, go!  Then a flag is lifted as a sign that the race is on.

Paul compared life to a race.  During the age that you are living, many are becoming weary of the race.  However, you must always remember that I have already won the race, and I am waiting at the finish line of your life to receive you into My arms.

Do not grow weary of well doing. I have sent My Holy Spirit to help encourage you to finish your race well.  It is not time to give up.  It is time for you to charge against My enemy through warfare prayer.  Never forget that you are enforcing the victory that I have already won as you fervently pray.

1 CORINTHIANS 9:24

 

FOLLOW

I gave the invitation to the fishermen to come follow me, and I promised that I would make them fishers of men. They dropped their nets and followed me.

They followed Me throughout My travels in Israel.  However, it was not until they received My Spirit that came upon them in power that they were empowered to become one with Me.

Through the Holy Spirit Who dwells within you and Who has already come upon you with power, you now do not have to follow in my footsteps.  Instead as you take steps in faith, I am instep with you and I will carry you through every trial with My joy within you that gives you great strength.

MATTHEW 4:19: JOHN 17:20-21

DESIRE

I had three beautiful desires when I was with My Father in heaven and also when I was on Earth.  I desired to enjoy My Father, worship My Father, and glorify My Father.  Satan had these same desires before he fell to earth.

Satan fell to earth because he rebelled and lifted himself up in pride.  Once he came to earth, Satan's beautiful desires were perverted into three worldly lusts: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

These three worldly desires were formed in Adam and Eve when they gave in to Satan's temptation to disobey God. Since the Fall, every person born is born with these three lusts.  Be aware of My adversary when he tempts you to rebel against Me by opening the door to these worldly lusts.

1 JOHN 2:15-16 

QUIET

Paul exhorted the Thessalonian Church to study to be quiet, and to do their own business, and to work with their own hands.  It could be that there were busy-bodies in the church who were gossiping.

This exhortation, however, is one that I think would be well for My church on earth to obey.  Solomon wrote that the person who keeps his lips keeps his soul from troubles.

My beloved David prayed a wonderful prayer.  He prayed: Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips (Psalm141:3). This would be a good prayer to pray today and every day.

1 THESSALONIANS 4:11; PROVERBS 21:23; PSALM 141:3

MYSTERY

Every believer is a steward of the mysteries of God.  So many in your culture today are not even interested in the mysteries of God. However, there is one mystery that will give everyone hope when they finally surrender to Me.

Paul spoke of this wonderful hope which is "Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27)." I truly am the only hope for this world.  So many now are hopeless as they see this world spiraling out of control.

This hopelessness among so many has given you the opportunity to share the truth of My gospel with others.  As long as people are trusting in themselves instead of trusting in Me, they will remain hopeless. I have revealed this mystery to you so that you can share this mystery with others.

1 CORINTHIANS 4:1; COLOSSIANS 1:27

LEGION

On the night I was betrayed, one of my disciples pulled out his sword and struck one of the servants of the high priest.  I told him to put up his sword because those who take the sword shall perish with the sword.  

Then I exclaimed, "Do you not think that I could now pray to My Father, and He would presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels? I am now in charge of all the angel armies.

As you do warfare for your country and the nations during this critical time in history, I want you to never forget that I can send legions of angels to rescue and to do My Father's will.

MATTHEW 26:51-54

FIGHT

My beloved Paul described his life as a battle. He exhorted his spiritual son, Timothy, to fight the good fight of faith and to lay hold on eternal life.

You live in an age when you are called to understand the spiritual battle that you are experiencing.  My enemy will do everything possible to try to rob you of not only your faith, but also of your joy.

The only way to win this spiritual battle is to call upon My strength.  I have given you every spiritual weapon that you need to fight, but the ultimate victory will only come when you know without a doubt that I have already won the victory.  Now your job is to enforce that victory.  Pray for every believer today to see that they are fighting from a place of victory, not defeat.

1 TIMOTHY 6:12; 2 TIMOTHY 4:7