Fires of Tribulation in the Midst of a Troubled World (7.31.19)

My Child,
You are being tested in the fires of tribulation in the midst of a troubled world.  You are being tested by family problems, by rebellious children, by financial problems, by unemployment, by sickness and so many other problems.

I Say unto you:
Fear not, for I Am with you.
I Will strengthen you.
Yes, I Will help you.

I Am with you in the good times and in the bad times, guiding you onto My Path.  I Am blessing you, even when you think I Am not there.  I’ve never left you alone.  My Hand has always been upon you.  Protecting and controlling the 'fires of tribulation' that rage around you.

In the midst of your tribulation, you sought Me with all your heart.  You never turned away from Me.  Oh, what joy that gave Me, when I Saw you enter your prayer closet, and labor in prayer, seeking My Face. 

Each trial, each test has brought you closer to Me ;and taught you to trust in Me with all your heart.  Look at how much stronger you’ve become.

You are standing on the verge of a Mighty Move from Me.

Such as you’ve never dreamed possible.  

The fires of tribulation prepared you for such a time as this.  Your gifts shall be accelerated, and you shall go forth with My Power and Anointing - to touch the lives of those in need. 

Continue to pray and believe in the truth of My Word.

I Love You.





Read and Meditate on God's Word
Psalm 40:17 - But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

Psalm 121:1 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

Psalm 147:3 - He is the healer of the brokenhearted. He is the one who bandages their wounds.

Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 43:2 - When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

#ScriptureReflection - Numbers 12 (7.30.19)

Jealousy of Aaron and Miriam.

¹ Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses on the pretext of the Cushite woman he had married; for he had in fact married a Cushite woman. ² They complained, “Is it through Moses alone that the Lord has spoken? Has he not spoken through us also?” And the Lord heard this. ³ Now the man Moses was very humble, more than anyone else on earth. ⁴ So at once the Lord said to Moses and Aaron and Miriam: Come out, you three, to the tent of meeting. And the three of them went. ⁵ Then the Lord came down in a column of cloud, and standing at the entrance of the tent, called, “Aaron and Miriam.” 

When both came forward, ⁶ the Lord said: Now listen to my words:

If there are prophets among you,
    in visions I reveal myself to them,
    in dreams I speak to them;

⁷ Not so with my servant Moses!
Throughout my house he is worthy of trust:
⁸     face to face I speak to him,
    plainly and not in riddles.
The likeness of the Lord he beholds.

Why, then, do you not fear to speak against my servant Moses? ⁹ And so the Lord’s wrath flared against them, and he departed.

Miriam’s Punishment. 

¹⁰ Now the cloud withdrew from the tent, and there was Miriam, stricken with a scaly infection, white as snow! When Aaron turned toward Miriam and saw her stricken with snow-white scales, ¹¹ he said to Moses, “Ah, my lord! Please do not charge us with the sin that we have foolishly committed! ¹² Do not let her be like the stillborn baby that comes forth from its mother’s womb with its flesh half consumed.” ¹³ Then Moses cried to the Lord, “Please, not this! Please, heal her!” ¹⁴ But the Lord answered Moses: Suppose her father had spit in her face, would she not bear her shame for seven days? Let her be confined outside the camp for seven days; afterwards she may be brought back. ¹⁵ So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not start out again until she was brought back.

¹⁶ After that the people set out from Hazeroth and encamped in the wilderness of Paran.

Let Go. As You Put Your Trust in God.... (7.29.19)

Faith Believers,
Imagine never leaving your hometown. Imagine that the only people you know are the ones who live there. It’s your whole life and contains all of your memories. You can’t imagine ever moving.

Now imagine unforeseeable circumstances render you unable to stay. You’re now moving to a completely foreign city filled with new people. Technology isn’t available to communicate with anyone you know. That’s exactly what Ruth did, not because she was forced to; but because she loved her mother-in-law, and GOD, more than her home.

The Christian life is full of dying to self for our GOD. Ruth is a prime example of that. Instead of doing her own thing, Ruth decided to care for her mother-in-law and bear the burden of loneliness and of widowhood - even if it lasted until her own demise. She chose to step out of her comfort zone, trusting that GOD would provide.

The happy ending to this sacrifice is that GOD honored her for her ability to let go and give him control. GOD gave her a spouse who would ease her financial woes, as well as a child, and her child allowed Ruth to be an ancestor to the great king David.

Has there been a time in your life where you didn’t want to do what GOD commanded you to do? What if the best is yet to come, just like Ruth’s journey?

Do not settle for the familiar.

Take up your cross and follow GOD’s leading.
No matter what comes, you won’t regret it.

~ Prayer ~
Dear Lord,
Please give me the ability to make sacrifices for Your Glory, knowing that You Will always do what’s best for me, and guide me through all obstacles.

Amen

What’s holding you back from following what you believe GOD is calling you to do?

Is it fear of the future?
Ease and comfort?
Familiarity? Pleasure?

Pray to GOD to help you release the control and concern that you have over that item, and allow GOD to lead.

TAKE IT BACK!!! (7.28.19)

TAKE IT BACK!!

1 Samuel 30:1-2 - And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.

1 Samuel 30:6 - And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his GOD.

1 Samuel 30:8 - And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

1 Samuel 30:18-19 - And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.

Faith Believers,
It's easy for you to remember things which were stolen from you, correct?  When you think about the things you've lost - initially, frustration and anger may rise up within you, because you know satan is at the core of the loss.  Now, that we know this, what are we going to do about it?

TAKE IT BACK!!!

I believe that is GOD's Word to you today.  Because the enemy has stolen things that he has no right to have. 

Perhaps he's stolen the love that was once in your marriage or the peace in your family. Maybe he’s come in and attacked your finances.  Maybe he's stolen the joy you once had in serving the Lord, or the love and the unity of fellowship with other saints. satan comes to steal, kill and destroy.  Period. 

But that does not mean that we should allow him to get away with it. It’s time we do as David did, and inquire of the Lord, and......

TAKE IT BACK!!!

Now, when you've lost something to the enemy’s ambush, it's easy to be like David's men - to succumb to bitterness, and want to blame someone else, or even feel like surrendering. 

However, like David, we need to "find strength, and encourage ourselves in the Lord."  Instead of feeling sorry for ourselves and saying, “What’s the use of going on,” we need to wipe away the tears and.....

TAKE IT BACK!!!

We should pray to the Lord and ask Him to strengthen and provide us with His Strategy for fighting back, to recover what the enemy has stolen.  We need to declare war on whatever has kept us from recovering what we 've lost to the enemy.

TAKE IT BACK!!!

Are you going to accept it?  Are you going to wave the flag and surrender to what the enemy has done?  You know what GOD is saying to you this day, don't you?  GOD Is Saying, Rise up from your place of mourning and fight back!  It is time to take everything back.  Realize that the same GOD that strengthened David to recover all he lost, will strengthen you to recover every stolen thing.....

The enemy is no match for GOD!!  No match for Jesus!
 
Jesus said in His Word that we could pray and bind the strong man.  Therefore, let’s bind the enemy and take back what belongs to us. the enemy has no right to anything that belongs to A Child of the Most High King. the enemy may have his hand on something, or someone right now, that he has no right to, and it’s time to......

TAKE IT ALL BACK!!!

Matthew 18:18 - Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever Ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

TAKE IT BACK!!!

GET UP and take back what the enemy has stolen from you.
Believe GOD and STAND, knowing that the GOD we serve
     is bigger than the enemies we face. 
Get up and refuse to give in to the years of disappointment,
     the times of heartbreak, the lack of compassion in others.
Get up and take back what the enemy has stolen.
Jesus came that we may have life more abundantly.

John 10:10  - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.

Do spiritual warfare on your knees for the lives of your family and the things stolen out of your life. Refuse to allow the enemy to steal and keep that, which is rightfully ours.  Get Up!!  Grab the Promises with the Sword of the Spirit, the Power of Prayer, and.....

TAKE IT BACK!!!

Get up and take back what the enemy has stolen.  the devil has no sympathy for us. If we don’t rise up, in the Mighty Name of Jesus, and do spiritual warfare, the enemy will continue to come in and plunder everything that we love. It is time for we follow Jesus, our Commander In Chief, into battle and take back what the enemy has stolen!

NOW RISE UP AND TAKE IT BACK!!!

#ScriptureReflection - Exodus 7:1-13 (7.27.19)

¹ The Lord answered Moses: See! I have made you a god to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother will be your prophet. ² You will speak all that I command you. In turn, your brother Aaron will tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. ³ Yet I will make Pharaoh so headstrong that, despite the many signs and wonders that I work in the land of Egypt, ⁴ Pharaoh will not listen to you. Therefore I will lay my hand on Egypt and with mighty acts of judgment I will bring my armies, my people the Israelites, out of the land of Egypt. ⁵ All Egyptians will know that I am the Lord, when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out of their midst.

⁶ This, then, is what Moses and Aaron did. They did exactly as the Lord had commanded them. ⁷ Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three, when they spoke to Pharaoh.

III. The Contest with Pharaoh

The Staff Turned into a Serpent. ⁸ The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron: ⁹ When Pharaoh demands of you, “Produce a sign or wonder,” you will say to Aaron: “Take your staff and throw it down before Pharaoh, and it will turn into a serpent.” ¹⁰ Then Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the Lord had commanded. Aaron threw his staff down before Pharaoh and his servants, and it turned into a serpent. ¹¹ Pharaoh, in turn, summoned the wise men and the sorcerers, and they also, the magicians of Egypt, did the same thing by their magic arts. ¹² Each one threw down his staff, and they turned into serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed their staffs. ¹³ Pharaoh, however, hardened his heart and would not listen to them, just as the Lord had foretold.

#ScriptureReflection - Matthew 13:44-46 (7.26.19)

Jesus said to his disciples:

"The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,
which a person finds and hides again,
and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant
searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price,
he goes and sells all that he has and buys it."

This Means War!! (7.25.19)

My Warriors,
Now is the time to press into Me.
It is the time to get on your knees
     and seek My Face like never before. 

This is the time to say no to the tricks and schemes of the enemy and declare war! 

Stand and walk in faith, and know that I Will bring you through the trial that you’re facing.  Let your faith in Me arise, in the midst of the battle, as you march forth.

Yes, declare war and stand firm on My Word.
Put on the whole armor of GOD.

Shout and declare that I Am alive, and that
     My Power and Authority are in you. 

Now is not the time to be a victim of life's circumstances. You are a chosen generation, part of a Royal Kingdom, and I Have established you with My Authority to overcome. 

I Am bigger and greater than any obstacle that may cross your path.

The battle is before you, and it is time to forget about the disappointments and the things that discouraged you in the past. Learn from those difficult times, and refuse to go down in defeat.  

Rise up in boldness and authority, and march throughout the land. Proclaim who you are in Christ Jesus, and your enemies will be defeated as you shout My Name.  The season has come upon you to fight and recover all that was lost, and DO NOT STOP until you have recovered all that was lost. THIS MEANS WAR!

My Fearless One, I Have given you the authority and boldness to speak to the mountains and defeat the giants standing in your way. 

Fight the good fight of faith.

Go forth and possess the land which was promised you so you can accomplish what I've called you to do.  I Have already prepared the way.  So, arise mighty warrior, and walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it, and it shall be yours.

Shout victory now!
Yes, you have victory in Me.



READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Genesis 13:17 - Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.

Deuteronomy 1:8 - Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them.

Psalm 144:1 - Blessed is Jehovah my Rock, who teaches My hands for war, my fingers for battle.

Ephesians 6:10-11 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

1 Peter 2:9 - But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Take God at His Word (7.24.19)

My Child,
Take Me at My Word and step out in faith.
What is holding you back? 

It is My Desire to lead you through many different experiences, but you must take the first step.  Do not be afraid to walk the path I Have set before you. 

I Am your rock and fortress.
I Will lead and guide you.
I Won’t allow your foot to slip. 
You won’t achieve that which you desire
     if you’re afraid to take a step of faith.

So often you try to look ahead and figure out what I Am doing before you take the next step, but that is not walking by faith, is it?  I’ve opened the door, and now you must decide whether you will have faith in Me and walk through it.  It would be so easy for Me to pick you up and set you in the place where you want to be.  However, if I did that, you would miss so many valuable lessons of faith that would bring you closer to Me.

It is only when you walk by faith, that you will be able to see My Hands move in your life.  I Know you’re hoping to see the miracles first, before you move; but it’s faith that causes miracles to happen.  Not the other way around.  Step out in faith, and if it’s in the wrong direction, I Will honor that faith; by causing things to change and line up with My Will.  I just need you to take Me at My Word and step out in faith. Take Me at My Word and watch Me Move on your behalf.

Walk by faith so you can see My Hands
     remove the Jericho walls in your life. 
Walk by faith and watch Me close the mouth
     of the lions in your life. 
Walk by faith and watch Me meet every need
     in your life, with two fish and five loaves of bread.
Walk by faith and you will find yourself
     at the destination I Have ordained for you.

So, take Me at My Word.
Apply it, and walk.
And then you will see Me
     Move on your behalf.



Read and Meditate on God's Word:
Psalm 121:3 - He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Isaiah 55:11-  So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

John 15:7 - If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

2 Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight,

1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Encouragement from Our Father. A Father's Desire.... (7.23.19)

My Child,
I Want to encourage you this day, and let you know how much I Care for you.  I Am a God of hope, and I Have wonderful plans for you.  Put your trust in Me and you will not be disappointed with what I Am about to do in your life.  Child of Mine, I Know what you need, and I Am the God who provides all that you need.  

My Desire for you is peace, hope, and joy.  

I Have an abundance of good things in store for you.

The enemy of your soul seeks to discourage you.  he will do whatever he can to cause you to take your eyes off Me, and on to a myriad of problems.  he wants to overwhelm you and make your heart weary.  

Do not spend your time and energy listening to his lies.  Instead, fix your mind on Me and allow Me to encourage your heart. Let go of all the things that pull you away from Me. Draw into Me and wait upon Me.

When you draw near to Me, your Spirit will thrive in Me; then you will see and delight in the work that I Am doing in your life. 

You will find strength and not grow weary, for I Will sustain you.  You will find a melody in your heart, for I Will cause your spirit to sing.  And I Will refresh you in ways that you cannot imagine.  

Therefore, lift your head up.
Be encouraged this day and see
     that My Plans for you are good.




Read and Meditate on God's Word
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Psalm 92:4 - For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

Psalm 30:11-12 - Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;  To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:20 - Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us

A "Glorious Love for the Father" Prayer (7.22.19)

O Lord,
How majestic is Your Name in all the earth!
Your glory is above the heavens.

When I look at the night sky and see the work of Your Hands, the moon and the stars which You have set in place - Your Greatness overwhelms me - and in my heart I feel so small and insignificant. Yet You tell me that You have made me a little lower than the angels and crowned me with glory and honor, made me ruler over the works of Your Hands, and have put everything under my feet!

That You, O GOD, creator of all things calls me by name and says “do not fear for I Am with you, I have redeemed you, you are Mine,” is a blessing too great to comprehend! 

That You have called me out of the darkness of my sins and into the wonderful light of the Lord Jesus makes my heart overflow with thanksgiving! For I remember when I was still dead in my sin, hopeless and despairing; but You rescued me from that dominion of darkness and brought me into the Kingdom of Your Son, Jesus, and my sins have been forgiven! My slate has been wiped clean! 

Hallelujah! 

O GOD, purify me, I pray, that I may be found living a life that is worthy of the calling that I have received from You, Heavenly Father.

Open the eyes of my heart ever wider, I pray; that I may have a clearer understanding of the “glorious inheritance” that You have called me to. 

Strengthen me in my "inner man" that I may always press on toward You. May I press on today. Renew my passion and hunger to know You and to be in Your Presence. Help me to live as one who has been called by the GOD of the universe into intimate fellowship and communion. I confess my weakness to you, the difficulty that I have almost continually, to remain steadfast and focused on Your Face alone. 

Help me, Lord!

Be strong in my weakness I pray,
     and accomplish all that You intend.

Be glorified, Father — in me and
     through me.

I ask this in Your Son, Jesus’ Name,

Amen



Reflection Scriptures:
Psalm 8   *    Isaiah 43:1   *   1 Peter 2:9   *   2 Timothy 1:9   *   1 Corinthians 1:2  * 
1 Thessalonians 2:12  *   Ephesians 4:1  *   Ephesians 1:18   *    Philippians 3:14
1 Corinthians 1:8-9   *   2 Corinthians 12:9

Faith Without Works is Dead (7.21.19)

My Child,
I Know that you have faith, but it’s time you do more than just believe in My Word.  

Even satan believes My Word and trembles when he hears it.  

It is time for you to put aside all procrastination, and act on My Word.  It is time for you to rise up, take a step of faith and move on My Word.

Do not postpone another moment in your day.  Do everything within your power to move forward with what you believe Me for, and have complete trust in Me to do the rest.

It is going to take action on your part to receive the blessings that are waiting for you.  You will have to move one way or the other; you either have faith in Me, or you don’t. Your spiritual life hangs in the balance.  I Require absolute surrender from you. 

Do not let anything delay your move any longer.  It is time to stop talking about faith in Me, and start acting on it.  

Do not let your faith lie dormant…
Believe and act on My Word!



 

**Faith without works is dead. You cannot just sit around praying all the time,
you've got to get up and do something.
  -  Marilyn  ***

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:
James 2:17-22 - Even so, if it does not have works, faith is dead, being by itself.  But someone will say, You have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith from my works. You believe that there is one GOD, you do well; even the demons believe and tremble. But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?  Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Do you see how faith worked with his works, and from the works faith was made complete?

James 2:23-26 - And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed GOD, and it was imputed to him for righteousness, and he was called the friend of GOD." You see then how a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. And in the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she had received the messengers and had sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

#ScriptureReflection - Matthew 12:14-21 (7.20.19)

The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus
to put him to death.

When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place.
Many people followed him, and he cured them all,
but he warned them not to make him known.
This was to fulfill what had been spoken through Isaiah the prophet:

Behold, my servant whom I have chosen,
my beloved in whom I delight;
I shall place my Spirit upon him,
and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
He will not contend or cry out,
nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
A bruised reed he will not break,
a smoldering wick he will not quench,
until he brings justice to victory.
And in his name the Gentiles will hope.

Believe.... That's What Faith Is. (7.19.19)

Beloved,
I Have placed within you a seed of faith.

Some of you have watered and carefully nurtured that seed, and it is growing. Now, I Am about to pour out a growth upon anyone who will step out and believe in Me for the impossible. 

Stepping out,
     that’s what faith is.

Yes, believe that I Am a rewarder of those who diligently seek Me.

Believe that when you decree a thing,
     that it shall come to pass.
Believe when you say to your mountains,
     "Be cast into the sea," that your mountain will move.
Believe you and your household shall be saved.
Believe that I Am the restorer of all things.
Believe everything the enemy stole from you will be restored. 
Believe that nothing is impossible with Me.
Believe, My beloved, believe.

Believe, that’s what faith is.

Your faith has gotten My Attention and caused My Hands to move upon your situation.

Believe now and see the promises I’ve
     spoken, fulfilled. 
Believe and you be a living testimony
     of what faith is.

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Job 22:28 - Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Mark 11:22-23 - And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in GOD. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to GOD must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.