Drum the Message Home

' 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

“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 (ES V) 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 li

' 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

  ' Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.' Ephesians 5:21 (RS V) 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

' 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 righte

  ' 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

' “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

' 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 limi

' 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 t

  'There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.' Proverbs 14:12 ' 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) Dear Father, Thank you for answering my prayers. In Jesus' name. Amen. Source: 'Drummingthemessagehome', October 20, 2019, repost.

'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

' He said, “The time has come! God’s kingdom will soon be here. Turn back to God and believe the good news!”' Mark 1:15 (CEV) Time fulfilled! Repent! Believe! Conversions without Christ is like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Dear Father  We pray for Kingdom come. We pray for conversions that include Christ. The Christ that we need to know is the Christ of the Bible. We need to know You personally Lord. We need to know you as our Lord and Savior. Lord and Savior, God. The time has come. We need to know that our confession is not the same thing as conversion.  Show us truth. Redeem the time. Repentance without Christ is like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Show us now that You are our eternal Lord and Savior. Restore this nation back to you. Touch us with your mighty Right Hand. Not just moving things around in the natural but make it permanent in the spirit. Bind evil. Release your Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord. We pray for this election. Do not count us

' All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,   that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.' 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV) To be reset. The man and woman of God. No one would do it better than the Holy Spirit. To learn the ways of God one must first know the Holy Scriptures. Children are the best age to learn. The Scriptures are full of truth and the best guide we can follow for eternal life lessons.  Dear Father Thank you for the Word. We seek you. We seek the things that are lost and look to things that will teach us in the ways of eternal life. We need Jesus. We are open to correction and training in righteousness. We look to bring up our children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Please equip us for every good work.   The change could be for me. The change could be today. Your ways are true. You make me brand new. Forgive me of my sins. Heal me. Restore Lov

'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. Documented this day for our remembrance. Lest we forget who we are and from where it is that we came. We are God's sons and daughters. He calls us to live righteous lives and to pray. We pray. Dear Father. We pray for our President this day, that he shall rule and reign and prosper under the rules and principles of this great nation. We pray for the election, only eighteen days from today. May You, Lord continue in the same pattern that You have established, to execute judgment and justice in the earth through those that You place in positions of power. Just as Your name is 'The Lord is our righteousness' we pray that only honest men and women with values and inte

' Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.' 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT) I find myself in this place again. Exactly where God needs me. Absolutely where I want to be. Where am I?  That's a good question. One that one should ask oneself as a sort of mental checkup. I've notice that my physical address may change, but that hasn't changed what is important. I am in transition.  I've noticed that this year has brought a lot of changes to where I am allowed to go. Doors opening and doors closed. I've learned one lesson, stay grounded. I am straight. I am balanced. I am a teacher. I am a student. I am constantly seeking His approval by staying in His Word and staying true to His principles. Where I am determines who I spend my time with. I have everyone that I love and that is important to me so very close by. I am blessed. I am loved. I am n

' Then your covenant with death will be annulled,      and your agreement with Sheol will not stand; when the overwhelming scourge passes through      you will be beaten down by it.' Isaiah 28:18 (NRSV) Do not be deceived. Covenants that bring death, God says that He will declare invalid. Agreements made with Hell, God says He will see it tumble. He will bring Judgment to the nations and through the actions of the lawbreakers He will see them fall and with them will be much trouble and suffering. There is hope. Only Christ can save the lost. But we must seek Him and obey. He is the only way to heaven. Yet we must want to go there and submit our selfish will to His Holy Will. On earth there is none righteous no not one. The flesh is weak. Only the Holy Ghost can bring the wisdom, strength and holiness that we seek. No one has the power to face every danger or live under his own protection without the righteous Hand of God. Only God's favor can bring happiness. God establis

' You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.   Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!' John 14:13-14 (NLT) Dear Father, Thank you for your Word. Thank you for the Holy Spirit that is in us as believers. We know Him and that is to say that he pursued us before we even knew you Jesus. We knew you first and then He came to live inside of us. Oh Glorious day! Being Spirit filled is having the wisdom and the power of God in us. Giving ourselves over to Him in unity of purpose. Working together for the Father's will as one with the Father would. Praying as we ought. Doing as we ought. Denying self. Death to self and all those selfish pursuits and desires. Living life more completely and walking in the Spirit with His promises and purposes on full display. Glory! Glory to the Father. Great things He has done! How can this be? How else can it be any better, any other way? For all power in heaven and on eart

  ' “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 sig