EVIDENCE

My servant Paul wrote in Romans that all of mankind is without excuse if they refuse to acknowledge that God exists. The heavens declare My glory, and it is evident that the Earth is My handiwork.

The evidence that My Father and I exist can only be denied if people have been deceived. You are living at a time in history when the father of lies (the devil) has used the weapon of deception to try to prove that I do not exist.

Pray against the lying spirits that have oppressed and even possessed many people.  I am the way, the truth, and the life.  I have sent My Spirit of Truth to dispel lies.  Pray that the veil of deception will be lifted off your nation and other nations. Pray that My Spirit will open the eyes of the understanding of many as the time draws near to My return.

ROMANS 1:18-20; REVELATION 12:9; 2 JOHN 1:7; EPHESIANS 3:

LIKEMINDED

Even though it seems a very dark time has come upon your nation, I want you to enter into the joy of My kingdom. I want My body on Earth to rejoice and be overwhelmed with My peace.  I want them to remember that they are not citizens of this world, but they are citizens of heaven and ambassadors for Me on the Earth.

You may not understand what has happened in your nation or why, but I want you not to lean on your own understanding, but instead I want you to trust Me with all of your heart.  

When Elijah felt he was all alone,  I reminded him that there were 7,000 with him who had not bowed their knee to Baal. I want you to rejoice in the true fact that you are a part of a huge army of likeminded believers who put their trust in Me. So rejoice today and keep rejoicing. 

PROVERBS 3:5; 1 KINGS 19:10, 14, 18

PEACEABLE

When you look at what is happening in your nation, you may get discouraged as you see riots and unrest. You may feel helpless to do anything about this situation.  However, My Word tells you exactly what to do.

Paul exhorted Timothy to pray for the leaders who are in authority so that people will live a peaceable life. Your prayers will make a difference.

Do not let a day go by without praying for those in authority over your nation.  Also seek peace and pursue it.  One of the major fruits of righteousness is peace.

1 TIMOTHY 2:2; PHILIPPIANS 1:11

ENCOUNTER

 As you read My Word, you will see the many stories of how individuals had their encounters with My Father and Me.  You recently read how Joseph had several encounters with angels who gave him messages in His dreams. He was told what to do in his dreams, and because he obeyed those instructions, I was protected from those who sought to kill Me.

These encounters are not limited to what has happened in the past as recorded in My Word.  I want you to have encounters with Me often.  Be expectant when you have your morning quiet times and even while you sleep.  

Be willing to wait upon Me and listen intently to the still, small voice of My Spirit.  As the world grows darker, it is vital that you have your spiritual ears tuned to hear My voice so that you will be at the right place at the right time.  My Spirit has been given to lead and guide you.  Seek His help daily.

MATTHEW 1:18-21; 2:13

River

Paul met Lydia when she and other women were praying by the riverside in Philippi.  When  you meet with Me in prayer this year, I want you to spend some of those times with Me outside. I loved to go into the mountains to pray. 

I recognize that you have been limited in your time of corporate prayers with others because of the virus that has invaded the world. I want to invite you to pray often in this next year in places where you can see the beauty of My creation.

When Lydia and her friends gathered by the river, they did not know that one day she and her friends would gather by the river of life in the New Jerusalem.  My servant John described this river in the vision I gave him when he was secluded on the isle of Patmos. Look forward to that future time with Me, but in the meantime, enjoy many fellowship times with Me both inside and outside your home in this next year.

ACTS 16:14; REVELATION 22:1-2

ARRANGEMENTS

Whenever there is a wedding, party, or a funeral in your family, several members of  the family usually get together to discuss what the arrangements will be.  Where will the event be?  What will be served? What will be the date?

These are all questions that should be answered way in advance of the event so that plans can be made in a timely fashion.

There is one major event in your life that you will not have to get together to plan.  That event is "The Marriage Supper of the Lamb,"  All those who believe in Me and have entered eternal life will be at this feast.  It is already planned.  The exact date of this event is yet to be revealed to Me.  I am looking forward to serving all My beloved at this feast. I trust you are looking forward to it also.

REVELATION 19:9

DENY

 I challenged My disciples to deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me. People often misinterpret this statement I made while I walked on Earth.  

Some have said that the cross means a burden they must bear.  I do not want anyone to bear their burdens.  I am the "Good Shepherd" Who called those who follow Me sheep. Sheep are not burden bearers.  I invited all to give their burdens to Me.

The cross I was speaking of in this statement is your flesh.  The cross that you have to bear throughout life is your flesh that has worldly lusts. The lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and lust of the pride of life make you vulnerable to give into temptation. Give your flesh daily to Me and allow Me to help you deny your flesh and pull down every stronghold in your life that keeps you imprisoned to worldly lusts.

MATTHEW 16:24, 11: 28-30; 1 JOHN 2:15-16