United, or conform?

I refuse to be united to violence, I refuse to be united to hate, I refuse to be united to the murder of babies, I refuse to be united to socialism, I refuse to be united to communism, I refuse to be united to sin, I refuse to be united to a lack of morality, I refuse to be united to the corruption of our nation, I refuse to be united to hypocrisy, I refuse to be united to rioters and looters, I refuse to be united with those who only accept their view, I refuse to be united with those who will seek further infringements upon the 2nd amendment, I refuse to be united with those who call that which is good bad and that which is bad good.

Prayer of victory

Dear Father in heaven,

Raise up a combative Spirit in your people stir our spirits to fight the good fight Lord. Breathe life into our bones, and raise an army that will give a shout, a shout of triumph that breaks walls and causes armies to fall. Raise an army of your people oh God, an army of conquerors, who will shout to the LORD of hosts! Raise an army who will take our faith out into the streets and spread your word God, that we may take your sword and spread your Gospel to all the nations.

Amen!

Seperating

God is going through a refining process, seperating those who are seeking to serve Him, and those who are serving with lip service, and are vain glorious man pleasers. In the book of Leviticus we see the teaching of seperating, seperating the sick, and the sinners from the healthy and the righteous, the idea of this was to prevent the spread of sickness from the rest of the people, not by seperating the healthy, but by seperating the sick that they may recover, and to seperate the unrighteous from the righteous that their unrighteousness would not spread, so too we must not look to seperate our healthy, but the sick only that they may recover and come back into the camp.

So many want to seperate all people right now, the sick and the healthy, and to treat all people as sick, to live in fear of diseases and death, but we are called not to live in fear, but to always serve the LORD our God, the God of the living to whom all creation sings praises.

The unrighteous and the deniers of God want to push God out of our nation, these individuals serve their masters of wickedness and push their dark agendas, but we must stand strong and stand in the gap, working for God towards righteousness.

God is seperating those who will allow governments and men to tell them when they can worship together and join in fellowship, how many believers can be together and where they can gather, from those who refuse to live in fear, but will say enough is enough I know who my God is, He is the Lord mighty and strong, the Lord dressed for battle, to whom all victory belongs.

God is using this time to seperate His people from those who only call themselves by his name. God’s people are becoming bolder in the face of these times, and stand on the verge of a great spiritual awakening. God is helping His people to not live in fear, but to say in the face of adversity and persecution we will serve our God always.

Amen.

Fight for your neighbor

We have not been called into a spirit of fear, we have the spirit of a conqueror deep within our breast. We have the strength to throw down strongholds, we can tear down demonic fortresses, we can withstand any assaults, but you must know how to fight, you must be ready to defend yourself and your family. Wolves are creatures that develop packs and ancestral homes, they find a den and make their homes there. Wolves will defend their territory to the death against rival packs that try to move into their hunting grounds, we too must stand to defend our homes unto death, this is a part of our responsibility. Knowing when the enemy is coming after and attacking our friends and family should stir up such anger and righteous wrath within us that we stand strong in our calling to tear down these oppressions. We must grit our teeth and show our strength, we must show our tenacity and our passion to defend our loved ones, these are our tribes, our people the ones we are called to love and defend, our fellow men and women, our neighbors and it is they who we must fight for, the more that they deny our beliefs the more we must fight for them, the more power the enemy seems to have in their life the more we must speak God’s word into their lives. I’ve seen countless times in which the enemy has tried to break Christians down as well as their families, but I’ve seen as many instances in which Christians defend themselves with God’s word. Read it, learn it and study it that you might be able to stand firm in your faith and your knowledge of God.

Amen.

Kingdom treasure

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid, and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” Matthew 13:44

“Again the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:45

“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds, but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” Matthew 13:31-32

What does it mean to be a Christian? What is faith, or the kingdom of heaven? The verses above give us a powerful insight to spiritual truths, but only if we can understand and see with spiritual eyes.

How can we truly serve the Lord our God, and love him in a way that he is worthy of? I like to think of another verse when I think about the true worth of the kingdom “… go and sell what you have and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21.

Now this is not to say that only by selling all our possessions can we gain the kingdom of heaven, but rather there is a deeper truth, and that is, who is God to us? Jesus was called many things, a good teacher, a prophet, a heretic, a blasphemer, but John the baptist and Peter understtod he was more than all those things, he was the Christ, the Messiah, the true sacrifice and holy lamb, and were willing to treat him as such, offering themselves as a living sacrifice.

We, if God is truly the first in our hearts, would not be concerned with the things of this world which are temporal and passing, but rather on the things which come from above, things that glorify God, we would not be concerned with finances (which is not a free pass to ignore them, but to know that God will lead us and guide us in a way to properly use them for His purposes), nor with the laws of this world, which at times will contend themselves against the will of God, but rather we will always seek to glorify God, trusting in Him who is faithful to His word.

Our faith, which starts out as something small, but precious, when watered and given time to grow to its fullness, can become a great sight to behold, a tower and a beacon of strength and hope, helping bring others into the knowledge of God. Individuals such as Abraham, Moses, David, Peter, Paul, Smith Wigglesworth, Billy Graham, and so many others, started out with a small portion of faith, from which grew an utter dependence and trust in God that they moved mountains. They had seen the treasure, and knew that it was more valuable than anything this world has to offer, and so they were willing to part with any treasure to see God glorified.

This is the key to the treasure, the understanding of the secret, the vision we must see with our spiritual eyes, that knowing and trusting in God is greater than any economic, mental, or social wealth or status we could hope to obtain in this world. God and his righteousness is greater than all that which is in this world, for even a little with God is greater than all the earthly treasure one could acquire with many lifetimes.

Who is God to you, and what is His place in your heart and life? Do you merely serve him with lip service, do you attend church for the sake of eye service? Or is God God to you, have you found the treasure in the field? How much would you be willing to lose or sacrifice for the sake of God? I ask not that you go and sell what you have, or become irresponsible, but rather, would you be willing to part with the things of this world, in order that you might receive God as a far better replacement, is God enough for you? once we have placed God at the center of our lives, then all else will follow, but we must make sure that we see the value of God, and worship Him in spirit and in truth.

A world in chaos

Our world is in dire straits, from a year of governments shutting down our lives, to civil unrest, to questionable election activity, to now a quickly escalating military crisis on the Eastern European front that some speculate could set the stage to WW3.

In the U.S. there has become more division and animosity amongst the citizens that some feel another civil war could be lurking around the corner, and if American history truly is mirroring the history of the Roman Empire, then those speculations might just be correct.

With everything going on, it is easy to become discouraged, to feel overwhelmed and hopeless, but we do not need to feel this way. Our hope is not in this world, but is in and of a better, eternal paradise in which the chaos and turmoil of this age will no longer be.

Beyond even that however, we have another hope, a hope that the chaos and evil that has become so rampant on our world, the wickedness that has dug its claws in so deep that we ponder if the wounds will ever be able to heal, and even if they should how could the scars ever give way to something beautiful again, will surely lose.

We know that evil will not, does not and cannot win nor endure forever. Right now when the chaos and darkness seem to be thriving that we wonder, in the words of Tolkien…

“It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were. And sometimes you didn’t want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something, even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn’t. They kept going, because they were holding on to something. That there is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.”

― J.R.R. Tolkien.

There is a hope of a brighter day, but it won’t come on it’s own. Our enemy is tireless, sleepless and spends every second of every day fighting to tear down this good and beautiful world, but we cannot allow that. We must cling to hope, and be willing to stand up when the call comes. We must be ready, even when fear, anxiety and despair want to drown us, ready to cry out in hope to our God, knowing His plans of redemption and victory and peace cannot be undone nor overcome, no matter how dark the night is, but the night is always darkest before the dawn.

Stand strong brother and sisters, and do not lose hope.

A new call to arms

Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ, mercy and peace to all. I write now this letter as an urgent call to any and all that read it, that we may take up our arms and fight against wickedness in all places. Our world is under siege, and the walls are nearly down, but the fight is not yet over, we can still push through to victory. I must urge each and every Christian to fight back, Fight back from the prayer closets, lifting our voices in a unified cry for help from God, knowing that He will hear us. Fight back in the streets, fight back in ardent faithfulness and urnest desire to serve God, lifting up a battle cry.

Let us all pray, a prayer that touches on the most important aspects of our current fight, let us each lift up in unified prayer the following:

Oh God whose habitation is in the holiest of holies, who dwells in the sacred places, God who is beyond all mortal understanding and who deserves to be glorified and praised all day and all night by all of creation, glory to the Holy One. God what is man that you would do so much for those who do so little, those of such little faith, how truly great our God must be, greater than any other being, for His mercy endures and is renewed everyday for us. Praise and honor to the Lord our God.

God, forgive us, for we have sinned. As a people we have turned our backs on you, chasing after vain imaginations and focusing our hearts on the things of this world. Your people have turned to chase after the gods of this world, and we no longer look any different from those who are of this world. God forgive us through your son, and look on us in mercy, drive your anger from us and repent of your anger toward us oh Lord. God strengthen our hearts and our wills, help us to look toward you and seek your face.

God, hold back thine hand and judgements for a season more, rather raise up more workers. Raise up a spirit in your people that we would be willing to do your work and your will. Raise up an army of spiritual warriors who love not their lives, but you above all else. Put it into our hearts that we would go into the streets, the cities, the nations and preach the message of Christ.

We pray that you will soften the hearts of the nonbelievers that they might be ready and willing to receive your word and be saved.

All this we pray in Jesus name, let it be according to your will Father.

Amen.

Rebuild

“:…”the hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and wrath is against all them that forsake Him.” So they fasted and besought our God for this; and He was intreated for us.”Ezra 8:22-23 KJV

Ezra did not trouble himself with armies of the Babylonian king, he had faith, knowing that God would do good and deliver him, and through his faith he went to Jerusalem and began to rebuild. We are in a time in which God is calling His people to readjust their focus onto Him, He wants to rebuild the temple in our lives, but this requires faith, and no simple faith, but mountain moving, miracle working faith, and a determined heart that will seek the Lord our God and love Him first and foremost.

Ezra prayed and repented for the sins of the people of God, and then led the people to turn away from their sins, this would set the stage for the rebuilding of the people of Israel and the return from captivity, but it starts with faith. If we want to return from our own spiritual captivity, and see the same done in our world, we must have faith, and be honest about ourselves and our sins, turn from our wicked ways and turn to God.

It is never too late to come to God, until it is too late, but as long as we draw breath we can turn to the Lord and repent of our sins. God turns back His wrath when the people will turn back to Him, He did it for Nineveh, and He set the stones for all of us when Jesus took the cross becoming a way for us all to come to God and seek Him if we will turn from our sins. We must put nothing before our God, He is to be our first love, but if we seek Him all else will be added to us. Repent, and turn to God.

 

Amen.

 

Fear not

Our world is currently full of fear, fear of sickness, fear of governments and armies, fear of food shortages and droughts, fear of what the future holds. Fear not the things of this world, but I urge you all to fear God and keep His commandments.

The Bible tells us the beginning of knowledge is the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 1:7). When we come into discipleship and become true believers we are no longer apart of this world, we are only in this world, and our fears should not be tied to this world. This does not mean we cannot have concerns about what is happening, but we must strive to act, and not fear. We as sons and daughters of a God have power, and we can impact this world, but only if we act and live only in fear of He who is able to destroy both body and soul. This does not mean to be afraid of God, but to have holy reverence of our God, and to keep His ways.

We must pray to God to direct our feet, to give us the spirit of courage in order that we may take the fight to the enemy. When we fight, we do some from a place of victory, and we must fight, fight our urge to fear and fight out enemy. If we fear, then we do not live in the fullness of understanding or love, for perfect love casteth out fear (1 John 4:18). I urge all in this time to seek God and His righteousness, flee from fear and do not let it control, but seek God and live according to His word.

Amen.

Stand strong

Dear brothers and sisters, I know that many of us are in a place of anger or fear right now. We are worried about what is happening in America and around the world, whether we are afraid of the Coronovirus, or afraid of our own governments, but I urge you in this matter, stand strong in your faith and in your knowledge of God. His plans are for us to prosper, no weapons formed against us can prosper and no plague shall come near our dwelling. I received a word from God, many hard days are ahead of us, some of us already know that, but do not be afraid, have courage and stand strong. In these trying times let us first come to God, more fervently than ever before. Do not let the media or the government take from you the one thing nobody can take from you, and that is your faith. God will see to His people, He always has. I was recently rereading 2 Chronicles, and the pattern of the people of Israel and Judah, how their leaders would go through periods of revival, and into periods of backsliding, do not let this time of isolation bring you into backsliding, into sin, or turn you away from God. Rather, use this oppurtunity to further your relationship with God, use this time to go to your prayer closet and seek out God in a personal relationship. This time will bring those true seekers into the light, as they will seek God, and those who merely were followers will find themselves struggling to stay afloat in the dark tide, but any who will call on the name of our God shal be saved, for this is His will, so even now as churches close, as we live in times of fear of gathering, seek God, seek Him online, seek Him in your Bibles, and most importantly seek Him in prayer, conversational prayer.

And always stand strong in your faith.

Amen.