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' They will become addicted to hateful and malicious slander. Slaves to their desires, they will be ferocious, belligerent haters of what is good and right.' 2 Timothy 3:3 (TPT)   ' I know all that you do, and I know that you are neither frozen in apathy nor fervent with passion. How I wish you were either one or the othe r! But because you are neither cold nor hot, but lukewarm, I am about to spit you from my mouth.   For you claim, “I’m rich and getting richer—I don’t need a thing.” Yet you are clueless that you’re miserable, poor, blind, barren, and naked!   So I counsel you to purchase gold perfected by fire, so that you can be truly rich. Purchase a white garment to cover and clothe your shameful Adam-nakedness. Purchase eye salve to be placed over your eyes so that you can truly see.' Revelations 3:15-18 (TPT) ' Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way. Before that day comes the rebellion must occur and the “outlaw”—the destructive son—will be reve

“I have declared the former things from the beginning; They went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. Because I knew that you were obstinate, And your neck was an iron sinew, And your brow bronze, Even from the beginning I have declared it to you; Before it came to pass I proclaimed it to you, Lest you should say, ‘My idol has done them, And my carved image and my molded image Have commanded them.’   “You have heard; See all this. And will you not declare it? I have made you hear new things from this time, Even hidden things, and you did not know them. They are created now and not from the beginning; And before this day you have not heard them, Lest you should say, ‘Of course I knew them.’ Surely you did not hear, Surely you did not know; Surely from long ago your ear was not opened. For I knew that you would deal very treacherously, And were called a transgressor from the womb.' Isaiah 48:3-8 (NKJV)

' Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.' Psalm 119:105 (ESV) What a dark place the world would be without the Word of God. The world is a dark place and I must walk through it with faith. I must live by faith and not by sight. God in His mercy has given me Faith. Faith and the Word. Faith is the force that God has give me to guide me. Faith comes from hearing the Word. The Word is like a lamp, a light, a candle, the Holy Spirit provides the oil.  The Holy Spirit provides the fuel for the lamp. This lamp at my feet lights my path. Never too bright in that it illuminates everything, but just enough for the next step. So that I might see and not trip. So that I might not stumble and fall. So that I might not wander off. So that I might trust and not fear. So that I might feel safe in that God is always with me, through each and every day, right beside me and guiding me through His Way.  Word of God be my guide. God, I make You Lord over my life, my Lord

' And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but even reprove them rather. For it is shame even to speak of the things which are done of them in secret. But all things when they are reproved of the light, are manifest: for it is light that maketh all things manifest. ' Ephesians 5:11-13 (GNV) The unfruitful works of darkness, such as those acts that are shameful and remorse producing, we are to have nothing to do with. No fellowship. But wait, it is not a passive attitude that we are to take, as in other areas of life, but this requires more aggressive behavior on our part when we see it. We are to expose those works of darkness that bring down the wrath of God. We are to lift up a testimony to shine the light on those evil deeds. For it is the Light of Christ that exposes and brings things out in the open to be cleansed and dealt with. We are to be that light. Sin leads to destruction. Sin needs to be exposed! Sin needs to be dealt with. Jesus r

' Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.' Ephesians 5:21 (RSV) Paul says I am to submit. I am to be subject to and not condescending. I am to show my Christian brothers and sisters mutual respect.  We are all to recognize each others rights and it is my obligation to serve out of love and fearful respect for God. Reverence? My how that goes against what the world teaches. Where has a healthy dose of fear of the Lord gone? God is Holy. My will must not be surrendered to any person other than the Holy Spirit. The Spirit makes it possible for me to submit to another in humility according to God's Will. Often what I want to do for God goes against what my flesh demands. So I must become that living and holy sacrifice, the kind that He will find acceptable, and that I read about in His Word of Truth. It's God's Will and not my own. Following His Will is not a sign of weakness. No. Following His Will is a sign of wisdom. The wise do walk together wit

' Everyone became silent and listened carefully as Paul and Barnabas shared with the council at length about the signs and wonders and miracles God had worked through them while ministering to the non-Jewish people.' Acts 15:12 (TPT) God speaks to me in more ways than I can count. I am a God chaser but when I'm in the flesh it is so hard to hear Him. Too many distractions. In fact, most of what I accomplish in the flesh is for me and God is never impressed by any of it. He alone wants the glory. So, in spite of my desires to do good and finding myself in the same old wilderness time and time again I am finally beginning to see what put me there. His love and my lack of faith. Yep, His love. For He loves me too much to leave me in my current state.  God loves me. This is where I must begin. That is where I see myself and where my lack of faith and my understanding show me just how much I need Him. That is when I see Him in all of His glory and His righteousness is at

' My dearest brothers and sisters, take this to heart: Be quick to listen, but slow to speak. And be slow to become angry,  for human anger is never a legitimate tool to promote God’s righteous purpose.  So this is why we abandon everything morally impure and all forms of wicked conduct. Instead, with a sensitive spirit we absorb God’s Word, which has been implanted within our nature, for the Word of Life has power to continually deliver us. ' James 1:19-21 (TPT)   Instead of blaming God for all of my troubles, in this life, I would be wise to try to understand what the lesson is in them. Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness so that He might be tempted by the devil. He resisted. He never sinned. He is Holy. He is our example. As a child of God He requires that I live a life of righteousness as well. When I am angry I am farthest from living that kind of life. In my anger I am more capable of becoming a law breaker. When I am angry I seldom seek or am unable to see

' “Be prepared for action at a moment’s notice.   Be like the servants who anticipate their master’s return from a wedding celebration. They are ready to unlock and open the door for him at a moment’s notice.   What great joy is ahead for the awakened ones who are waiting for the Master’s return! He himself will become their servant and wait on them at his table as he passes by.   He may appear at midnight or even later, but what great joy for the awakened ones whenever he comes!   Of course, if they knew ahead of time the hour of the master’s appearing, they would be alert, just as they would be ready if they knew ahead of time that a thief was coming to break into their house.   So keep being alert and ready at all times. For I can promise you that the Son of Man will surprise you and will appear when you don’t expect him.”' Luke 12:35-40 (TPT) Craving not the luxuries of this life, but values placed where they should be, on the beauty of all things holy. Am I

' Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.”' Luke 24:39 (NKJV) ' God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”' John 4:24 (NKJV) ' This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.' 1 John 1:5 (NKJV) ' Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.  He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.  In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.' 1 John 4:7-9 (NKJV)  Dear Father. Who can know You? Your Word is all that I need. Fill me with Your thoughts and of more of You. Because You are Spirit You are not limited by a body but you are also a Person that feels and thinks. There are no limits to

' Be not afraid of their faces, for I am with thee to deliver thee,” saith the Lord .' Jeremiah 1:8 (KJ21 ) ' The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?' Jeremiah 17:9 (KJ21) Doesn't a lack of experience and timidity cause fear? We see it. We know it.  But relief comes in knowing that the Lord is always near. Fear not! God spoke directly to the prophet with these encouraging words. God said, 'Do not fear the face of man'. The prophet was given a difficult message to hear and was told to deliver it to the people directly. Some of those faces he was about to speak God's Word to may have been the very faces of his adversaries. Just as in life, we must take the good with the bad. Fierce looks and outrageous minds may be awaiting us during this season.  Offense may be taken by some at the harsh Word of God that is about to be spoken. That it needs to be spoken is most evident by their behavior. Will they even l

'There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.' Proverbs 14:12 NIV. ' I watched and listened carefully. The man dressed in linen clothing who was upstream raised both of his hands into the sky toward heaven. He swore an oath by Him who lives eternally that these disturbing events would last for a time, times, and half a time; and that when the shattering of the power of God’s holy people comes to an end, then all of this will be over.' Daniel 12:7 (VOICE).   ' Jesus: I have entered this world to announce a verdict that changes everything. Now those without sight may begin to see, and those who see may become blind.' John 9:39 (VOICE)   'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. ' Proverbs 9:10 (RSV) Source: Biblegateway.com; google.com.  

'So also will be the word that I speak;   it does not return to me unfulfilled.   My word performs my purpose   and fulfills the mission I sent it out to accomplish.” ' Isaiah 55:11 (TPT) If God said it, then you can rest assured that once it has been uttered the result will be achieved.  That He is creative, we can see, that He means to prosper us, that we can be certain. Pray the Word. His words have power and purpose. For they bring life if never spoken in vain. For they are like seeds that will never fail to produce. Nothing can possibly stand in the way of the Lord’s will for His Word does not return to Him void.  Dear Father. Thank you for Your Word. I have learned over the years to be faithful in performing Your Will and to pray Your Word. You are Mighty. Your Words are Life and they are mighty to save. Thank you for Your promises. Thank you for the faith that You have given me for the little things. Thank you for the Holy Spirit Power that is behind the answers to m

'The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes,   the one-of-a-kind glory,   like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out,   true from start to finish.' John 1:14 (MSG) We know that God loves us. Now we see that He loved us so much that He sent His One and Only Son Jesus to die for us. As it were, the Love of God was revealed to us alive and in the flesh. He lived. He died. He arose. He is coming again soon. Dear Heavenly Father. Thank you so much for revealing Your Truth and Grace to me through Your Son Jesus. Because of Jesus I have seen Your Glory. Because of Jesus I have found Love. Because of Jesus I have found Hope and someone to believe in. Thank you for saving my soul. Thank you for giving up the splendor of Heaven to take on the lowly position of a Man and yet to even fill that Tabernacle of flesh with the Glory of You. Love unstoppable. Joy unspeakable. Full of Glory. In Jesus's name. Amen. Sou

' For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship. When we cry, “Abba! Father!' Romans 8:15 (RSV) And it is a process for me in becoming the daughter of God. There have been so many moments of meeting Him there in my prayer room and being filled with His spirit. That has been where it started and where it will end. It is by obedience in intercessory prayer that He has prepared me for the life of the Father in me. And it was in that very room fifteen years ago that the Lord came to me while I was seeking more of Him. It was such a real visitation and even though God is Spirit, I could even hear Him breathing. There He was as that room became filled with His Glory and the most loving presence that I have ever known came over me and into me.  The day I met the Father I began receiving a little more of my Spiritual inheritance. The Father's presence changed the atmosphere. Even though I was dealing with som

  'Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.'Jeremiah 23:5 (KJV) This prophecy was fulfilled 645 years later when Matthew documented the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah. '1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; 4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; 7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; 8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; a

' May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.' Jude 1:2. Good morning! My prayer for you today is in the form of a Jude style salutation of blessing, one also in the manner of the divine Trinity. Don't forget while you are on your way, to soak it all in, and to stop by the Cross and thank the Lord for all that He has done! Holy Spirit woke me up this morning to tell you that God loves you and that I am praying for you. He said that you need to relax and pray through the pain. Don't worry. He will heal you. Ask Him for the answer that you seek. He is there to listen. Pray to Him for your healing. Nothing is to difficult for Him. Your financial blessing is on its way. Have peace. Take joy. Stay in His perfect will. He knows everything about you and His love is all that you need. Dear Father. You are Holy. Because of the Cross I can come to you boldly with my petitions. Today, I thank You for who You are and what You did for me. This moment, I thank you for my

' N ow if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses' face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end, will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory? For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed it in glory. Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to have no glory at all, because of the glory that surpasses it. For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, much more will what is permanent have glory.   Since we have such a hope, we are very bold, not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face so that the Israelites might not gaze at the outcome of what was being brought to an end. But their minds were hardened. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away. Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies ov

' Jesus passionately cried out, took his last breath , and gave up his spirit. At that moment the veil in the Holy of Holies was torn in two from the top to the bottom. The earth shook violently, rocks were split apart,  and graves were opened. Then many of the holy ones who had died were brought back to life and came out of their graves.  And after Jesus’ resurrection, they were plainly seen by many people walking in Jerusalem. Now, when the Roman military officer and his soldiers witnessed what was happening and felt the powerful earthquake, they were extremely terrified. They said, “There is no doubt, this man was the Son of God!”' Matthew 27:50-54 (TPT) ' And now we are brothers and sisters in God’s family because of the blood of Jesus, and he welcomes us to come right into the most holy sanctuary in the heavenly realm—boldly and with no hesitation . For he has dedicated a new, life-giving way for us to approach God. For just as the veil was torn in

' We have this hope as an anchor for ·the soul [our lives] , ·sure [stable; secure] and ·strong [reliable; unshifting] . It enters behind the curtain in the ·Most Holy Place in heaven [inner place/sanctuary] where Jesus has gone ·ahead of us [as a forerunner] ·and for us [on our behalf] . He has become the high priest forever, a priest like Melchizedek.' Hebrews 6:19-20 (EXB) ' The first ·agreement [covenant; contract given to Israel through Moses ] had ·rules [regulations; requirements] for worship and a ·place on earth for worship [earthly sanctuary/holy place] .  The ·Holy Tent [Tabernacle ] was ·set up [constructed; prepared] for this. The first area in the Tent was called the Holy Place. In it were the lampstand and the table with the ·bread that was made holy for God [consecrated bread; bread of presentation/offering ] .  Behind the second curtain was a ·room [section; tent] called the ·Most Holy Place [Holy of Holies ] .  In it was a golden altar for burn

' “And you shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen. It shall be made with cherubim skillfully worked into it. And you shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold, with hooks of gold, on four bases of silver. And you shall hang the veil from the clasps, and bring the ark of the testimony in there within the veil. And the veil shall separate for you the Holy Place from the Most Holy.' Exodus 26:31-33 (ESV) Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for those of the Jewish faith. It means 'Day of Atonement'. This year, 2019, it was celebrated on October 8-9. What might the significance be when my Bible study group, following a study plan, discussed 'the Holiest' day on the day that it was celebrated? Perhaps, the purpose of it was to encourage me and to place in me a desire to dig a little deeper into the types of veils, all four of them, and their symbolism in the tabernacle. What was the significance for B

' Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” He answered, “The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.' Matthew 13:36-43 (ESV) 'He who goes out weeping,   bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy,   bringing his sheaves wit