Trust in God's Word (6.9.20)

My Child,
I Have spoken to you through My Written Word.  
I Have spoken to you through My Prophetic Word. 
I Have given you dreams and visions to assure you
     of My Promises to you of provision and protection. 

All you have to do is to put your trust in Me; and believe what I Have spoken. Trust Me in all things, and do not worry.  Trust Me even when things are undone and seem chaotic.  For I Am with you.  I Will lead you in the path of righteousness and establish you on the road to victory and blessings.

Stay grounded in the truth of My Word; and refuse to allow fear to have a place in your heart. 

Refuse to allow doubt and unbelief to undermine, or destroy, your faith.  When the world around you is inconsistent and unreliable; I Am your Place of Stability.  Let Me lead you and direct your steps, and then peace will reign in your heart. 

Trust Me to show you 'the way' that will bring about all that is in your best interests, and fulfill your purpose in My Kingdom. 

I Will not leave you nor forsake you. 
I Will remain faithful.
I Will perform My Word. 

So, stand your ground.
And be of good courage.   

Be strong in Me, the Lord you God.
Draw near to Me and be of good courage.  
Waver not in the faith you have in Me.

Just trust in My Word. 

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Numbers 11:23 - And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

Numbers 23:19 - GOD is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

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.
Psalm 9:10 - And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

Psalm 73:28 - But it is good for me to draw near to GOD: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works

#ScriptureReflection - Hebrews 11 (6.8.20)

By Faith We Understand

11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ² For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

³ By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

Faith at the Dawn of History

⁴ By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.

⁵ By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 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.

⁷ By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

Faithful Abraham

⁸ By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. ⁹ By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; ¹⁰ for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
¹¹ By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. ¹² Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.

The Heavenly Hope

¹³ These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off ^[e]were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 

¹⁴ For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. ¹⁵ And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. ¹⁶ But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

The Faith of the Patriarchs

¹⁷ By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, ¹⁸ of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” ¹⁹ concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.

²⁰ By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

²¹ By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

²² By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel, and gave instructions concerning his bones.

The Faith of Moses

²³ By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command.

²⁴ By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, ²⁵ choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, ²⁶ esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.

²⁷ By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. ²⁸ By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

²⁹ By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned.

 

By Faith They Overcame

³⁰ By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. ³¹ By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.

³² And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: ³³ who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, ³⁴ quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. ³⁵ Women received their dead raised to life again.

Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. ³⁶ Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. ³⁷ They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— ³⁸ of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth.

³⁹ And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, ⁴⁰ God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us.

Source: NKJV (New King James Version)

#ScriptureReflection - Zechariah 4:4-10 (6.7.20)

” ⁴ So I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, “What are these, my lord?”
 
⁵ Then the angel who talked with me answered and said to me, “Do you not know what these are?”
And I said, “No, my lord.”

⁶ So he answered and said to me:

“This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel:
‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’
Says the Lord of hosts.

 
⁷ ‘Who are you, O great mountain?
Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain!
And he shall bring forth the cornerstone
With shouts of “Grace, grace to it!” ’ ”

⁸ Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

⁹ “The hands of Zerubbabel
Have laid the foundation of this temple;
His hands shall also finish it.
Then you will know
That the Lord of hosts has sent Me to you.
 

¹⁰ For who has despised the day of small things?
For these seven rejoice to see
The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.
They are the eyes of the Lord,
Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.”

Do Not Doubt His Word..... TRUST GOD!!! (6.6.20)

My Child,
For some of you, once again, doubt and unbelief have stopped you from living a victorious life. You know those who are not your friends, why do you allow them to interfere in your life? the enemy has sent them, again, to convince you that I would not deliver on My Promises. the enemy wants you to take back your confession of faith and fight the battle yourself.

Don't you dare!
This battle is Mine!

Leave your burdens with Me, and trust that I Will supply all your needs. Do not ever doubt Me. I Am greater than the mountains that you face. Trust Me to do more than fight the battle.  Trust Me to win the battle. Take your thoughts captive and turn them into a positive statement of trust in ME, the Lord your GOD. You must conquer doubt and unbelief with unshakeable, consistent, persistent faith.

For some of you, this trial of your faith that you are going through is your training ground. It is not meant to destroy you.  It's purpose is to strengthen you. Learn to lean upon Me, and to trust Me completely.

It is time that you put doubt and unbelief under your feet!

Declare and decree that you will trust in Me , even when your back is against the wall. Take authority over the enemy in the name of My Son, Jesus Christ!

Command things to line up, according to My Word. Do not allow the enemy to have access to any area of your life. Fill yourself until you overflow with My Word, the Word of GOD.

Remember, oil and water do not mix. Therefore, you cannot mix faith and trust; with doubt and unbelief.  It will not work. When doubt has a place in your life, faith cannot operate.

Faith cannot operate with reasoning.
Faith operates with complete trust in Me.

You must believe in Me when I Say, “If thou can believe, all things are possible.” You must believe that you can do all things through My Son, Christ Jesus, who strengthens you.

Declare these statements aloud daily.

Say them until they saturate your spirit.

Remember, the enemy can only operate when you let him. Shut him out! 

Arise above the things which hold
    you captive.
Arise and be victorious over all the
     enemies of your soul!

Arise, I Say! 
Arise and trust Me!!

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Matthew 21:21 - Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 

Mark 9:23 - Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

James 1:6 - But let him ask in faith, doubting nothing.  For he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed.

#ScriptureReflection - 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (6.5.20)

You have followed my teaching, way of life,
purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecutions,
and sufferings, such as happened to me
in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra,
persecutions that I endured.

Yet from all these things the Lord delivered me.
In fact, all who want to live religiously in Christ Jesus
will be persecuted.

But wicked people and charlatans will go from bad to worse,
deceivers and deceived.

But you, remain faithful to what you have learned and believed,
because you know from whom you learned it,
and that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures,
which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation
through faith in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching,
for refutation, for correction,
and for training in righteousness,
so that one who belongs to God may be competent,
equipped for every good work.

Do Not Fear, You Will Make It (6.4.20)

My Child,
Why do you fear?  

I Have proven Myself over and over.  Cast that spirit of fear off of you, it does not belong to Me.  I Never gave you a spirit of fear. I Have given you a Spirit of Power, Love and a Sound Mind.  Remember the gifts that I Have already imparted in you - and use them.  USE THEM....

Yes, I Know you are under pressure.  Please do not forget, that I Am with you. I Will not let the waters overtake you. No, they will not overflow thee.  

In My Son, Christ Jesus, you can do all things. You are more than a conqueror. I Am strengthening your inner Spirit man by My Holy Spirit; and I Am keeping you, so that you will not faint at the tribulations that come your way. 

For some of you, your flesh may want you to give up; however, it is My Holy Spirit within, telling you that you will live and not die!  Yes, I Am carrying you right now.  However, I Am teaching your hands how to war and your fingers how to fight.  Because what you are going through is for My Glory. 

Yes, you are going to make it!

Rise, My Child, and command that which is troubling you to leave IN MY NAME!!! 

No matter how intense the fire may get, you will not be burned, the flames will not come near you.  You are covered with the blood of My Son, Jesus Christ!  I AM, HE IS, WE ARE your protection.

I Will strengthen you, and I Will keep you lifted with My Hand of Righteousness. I Will keep you rooted and grounded every step of the way.  You must know that I Am with you. I Am The One, Who has blessed you with all Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Places. 

I Am your strength. 

Therefore, do not fear, you will make it. 

You will make it, because I Am with you!

Read and Meditate on God's Word

2 Timothy 1:6-7 - Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of GOD, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.  For GOD hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

1 John 4:4 - Ye are of GOD, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you,

Mark 11:23 - 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.

Psalm 144:1 - Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

Psalm 118:17 - I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.

Romans 8:37 - No in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Isaiah 43:2 - When thou pass 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.

Faith Believers,
There is nothing you will face today
     that GOD can't bring you through. 

So, let your faith be bigger than your fears.

   -  Marilyn 

God Knows Where You Are...... (6.3.20)

Faith Believers,
I love Psalm 139.  Please read it when you have time, it will bless you.
 
Psalm 139:7-10 says, "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there, If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me."

Be encouraged to rest in the security of the Lord and know GOD is with you.  And from His Perspective, all is well.  GOD knows where you are. He knows what you are going to say, even before you say it.  Isn’t He wonderful? Oh, I just love Him so!

- Marilyn

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My Child,

When the trials and tribulations of this world come your way, remember, I Know where you are, and I Am in control. 

I Hold you in the palm of My Hand.
I Am never surprised about what is
     going on in your life.

I Do not have to react to anything the enemy sends your way. And you can never flee from My Presence.  So your attitude should be one of trust and confidence. Never allow the spirit of fear to enter into your heart - for I Am with you. You should always enter My Presence with a Spirit of Thanksgiving and Praise.

I Know your every thought.
I AM your Creator.
I Know how much you can bear.
I Know your strengths.
I Know your weaknesses.

Remember, I Even know the number of hairs on your head and the number of each one.  Amazing, isn't it. Yes, I Know that much about you. 

After all, I Created you. 

My Wisdom, My Understanding, and My Strength are immeasurable. Is there anything too hard for Me? No! Therefore, rest in the knowing that there is nothing you will ever face that I Cannot see you through.

So, be encouraged this day. 

I Know where you are.
I Have worked things out for your good. 

I See what you are going through.
I Have not forgotten about you. 

Remember, I Promised to always be with you, even to the end of this world. I Will never break My Word to you. Therefore, you can rest in the promise of My Security and My Love.  Rejoice in the knowing that you are the Apple of My Eye.  And I Know where you are.....

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Faith Believers,
There is nothing you will face today
     that GOD can't bring you through. 

So, let your faith be bigger than your fears.

 - Marilyn

 

Wait on the Lord...... (6.2.20)

 

My Child,
I Heard you say that you are feeling like you are at a standstill. You say you cannot move forward, and it appears as if everyone else is moving on. Everyone, except you. Why are you trying to compete with everyone else? You are where I Need you to be; and you are not standing still. 

You cannot begin to imagine what is happening in the spirit realm for you to take the next step.

Nothing is standing still.
If only you could see the things
     that I Am doing for you.

Each step in this journey is significant in your walk with Me. Do not focus on your trials and tribulations; because these are only temporal. The most important thing is that you make Me your main focus. Always make your fellowship with Me, your priority. Must I Remind you to continue to seek My Kingdom, the Kingdom of God, first? Of course not, you know this already.

Wait for Me.
I Know what I Am doing.

Wait until you clearly hear My Voice.

You are living in perilous times, where any move you make will be important. Therefore, you must not allow your flesh to rise and dictate your moves. the enemy is waiting for you to act in the flesh. Remember that which is of the flesh will surely die and come to naught.

Stay prayerful and wait on Me. 

I Am always right on time.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Psalm 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD

Psalm 37:34 - Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

Psalm 39:7 - And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

Psalm 52:9 - I will praise thee forever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.

Isaiah 40:31 -  But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.

God Is Our Father. A Good, Loving, Tender Father..... (6.1.20)

Faith Believers,

GOD is “our Father” (Matthew 6:9). Jesus taught His Disciples to enter the Presence of GOD with the understanding that GOD is our Loving, Tender Father. The Aramaic term Jesus uses in Matthew 6:9 is Abba. That is an intimate, warm, familial term. GOD is not a distant ogre or a capricious, immoral Being who steps on His subjects. He is a loving, tender, caring Father. . . . All prayer should begin with the recognition that GOD is a loving Father.
 
The Fatherhood of GOD was at the core of the teaching and prayer life of Jesus. In His own prayers, Jesus continually referred to GOD as Father. The most in-depth look at the prayer life of Jesus is found in John 17. Jesus’ first word in the prayer is “Father.”

In Matthew 7:7–11, Jesus teaches the multitudes to ask, seek, and knock. He taught them that there is a loving Father that is eagerly waiting to meet them at their point of need.
 
This can sometimes pose a problem for people. In some instances, there has been abuse of children by their fathers; for others they may have never known their father, for a variety of reasons or circumstances; and for some others, their fathers may have been neglectful, unloving or unsupportive.  So the term father, for some believers, can have a negative, perverted connotation. 

 

However, Jesus teaches us that the nature of our Father is goodness. He is a good Father, perfect in His goodness. He said, “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” (Matthew 7:11, emphasis added).

  -  Marilyn

~ Prayer ~

Abba Father, 

Your nature is goodness and You long for me to be formed
    into the image of Your Son, Jesus Christ.

How blessed I am that I can sit close to You and know
     that You want only what is good for my life.

I pray for those whose lives have never been touched by Your Love, or for those who have been kept at a distance from You because of the behavior of their earthly fathers. 

 

Show them Your Faithfulness, in the midst of their doubt, and allow them to experience the fullness of Your Perfect, Loving Heart. 

 

In the Mighty Name of Your Son Jesus,

 

Amen

 

 

 

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