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