Drum the Message Home

  'Gray hair is like a crown of honor;      it is earned by living a good life.' Proverbs 16:21 (NCV) Dear Father Help me to embrace the silver! They say, don't disguise it, you've earned it! You say because of You and the life that You have lived through me that it is a crown of honor! Lord, I've loved every minute of this life You have given me. It's been an honor to serve You. Please continue to live through me. When they find me I pray that it be on Silvertop in Your Way of righteousness. Not dissatisfied, content. Don't disguise, share. Continue to teach me Your ways so that I might meet, greet and share in the Feast of the Open Book with young women just as hungry for Your Word as I have been. Holy Spirit bring forth a record harvest for Feast of Pentecost 2020. In Jesus's name. Amen.   Source: 'Drummingthemessagehome', April 30, 2020 blog post.  

'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.' Matthew 5:14 (RSV) Holy Spirit referred me back to this verse. Admittedly, this day I am feeling a little vulnerable after a weekend away from technology and so feeling just a bit cut off from the world and eager to get back into it and to get caught up with everyone. What have I missed? Someone I don't even know was able to consume 49 of my devotionals this weekend! How awesome is that? I am praying for you Jenny! Then I heard a word of encouragement from a friend who's husband had lost his wallet two weeks ago. She reported that this weekend he miraculously found it. Holy Spirit did reveal where it was, and after several searches in that place, now it is found. Thank you Lord. My faith is boosted again. God You are so Faithful! Then there is this Word in Matthew. How Jesus blesses us in the Beatitudes and tells us we are to be light, and He even connects 'you' to a city....

'And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church,   which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.' Ephesians 1:22-23 (NASB) Jesus Christ is ruler over all creation. He is the supreme ruler of all nations. The universe is under His control. He controls all angels in heaven as well as fallen angels.  He is Savior of all men. ' He is the head of the body, which is the church. Everything comes from him. He is the first one who was raised from the dead. So in all things Jesus has first place.' Colossians 1:18 (NCV) It would be wise to pay close attention to the pump that moves the blood and to listen for the very heartbeat of God and know that the Church is the body of Christ and He is the head. In all things Jesus has first place. Everything comes from Him. ' So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit...

'Above all else, watch over your heart; diligently guard it because from a sincere and pure heart come the good and noble things of life.' Proverbs 4:23 (VOICE)   'So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.' Proverbs 4:23 (TPT)   'Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.' Proverbs 4:23 (NRSV)   'Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.' Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)   'Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.' Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)   'Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.' Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV) 'Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.' Proverbs 4:23 (NASB) Devotional. His Word only. Same verse, with a few of my ...

'Let all that I am wait quietly before God,        for my hope is in him.' Psalm 62:5 (NLT) Yes I do. Every morning I come to You Lord for what I know that You will provide. My daily dose of hope. You have saved me in the past and I have grown more and more dependent on You for that salvation now. I am tired. I am weak. When I turn to You in prayer, it is there that I find my rest and You make stronger my faith and hope. In You alone will I trust and obey. You have all of me and my hope still remains in You. Dear Father Thank you for Your Word that always refreshes me. Thank you for Your presence that always brings me peace. I turn to You during my quiet times. I turn to You during the storms. I turn to You in all times in between for You are always there to lighten my load. You are always there, ready to restore me in every way. I can't hold back. I cannot be distracted. You are my health. I am nothing without You. I am rich beyond measure ...

' Behold, I’m standing at the door, knocking. If your heart is open to hear my voice and you open the door within , I will come in to you and feast with you, and you will feast with me. ' Revelation 3:20 (TPT) Done. Where the Holy Spirit leads, you would be wise to follow. Just a few weeks ago He led me to start my devotional study of the favorite verse from each one of the 66 Books of the Bible. I can attest to the fact that time goes by too fast. Now, today I celebrate and look to the last Book, the Book of Revelation, t he Book that was written by and was the vision of the Apostle John during his exile on the island of Patmos Little did I know that the favorite verse of each Book of the Bible is a controversial subject. I stayed consistent and decided to trust someone that I knew to be trustworthy, Jesus-knows.com.  When I mentioned what Holy Spirit was prompting me to do to friend and brother in Christ, Dave, he assured me that I would be blessed during ...

'May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance.' Jude 2:1 (NRS) Three blessings, always coming down from the Father of Lights. Three great qualities of Grace and it's yours and Jude is calling it forth in abundance! That ought to make you sing and shout. That ought to make you get up out of your seat right this instant and dance. That ought to make you thankful.   I am thankful that I serve a generous Father and Son that is always looking out for me and always looking for ways to bestow liberal amounts of great blessings upon me. 'May mercy, peace and love be yours!' What a greeting! What a Faith! How was it that You were able to show me Your great mercy Lord, while I was still a sinner? You are the Mercy Giver. Multiply Your Peace and Prosperity to all of Your Children.  And not only that, but then lead us into more and more of the God kind of Love through the works of the Holy Spirit. Love a little extra. Restore to us what the enemy has stol...

' I was very happy when some brothers and sisters came and told me about the truth in your life and how you are following the way of truth.  Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are following the way of truth.' 3 John 1:3-4 (NVC) W hat in this world and in the next would be more important? What could bring me greater joy than to see my own children following You, for You are the Way of Truth. Let no man or spirit deceive them. Amen!  For by faith you have been saved and it is not of yourself for it is a gift. You and your entire family. It is possible. It is probable. Just consider this fact and this one thing alone. My God Saves! And even now, for me to be able to testify of the truth that is in them is beyond amazing. You have made me glad. I am so very happy to know You.  Dear Father. Thank you Lord for Your Word. Thank you that You have saved me and my family. Nothing compares to the joy of seeing my own sons and daughter and ...

  ' Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ, will be with us in truth and love.' 2 John 1:3 (NCV) In truth and love we should greet one another. For they should always stay together and never be apart. They belong with each other for more than the moment. The one without the other just must not be. The truth without the love becomes a cold companion. The love without the truth would become unstable and therefore could never last. Dear Father Greetings I bring to You on this great day. Lord You are Mighty. Holy. Holy. Holy. Let the whole earth sing Your praises! I worship and I praise Your Holy name for You are Great. Peace, be still. You would tell the storm. So let it be today Lord. We need Your Holy Spirit to reveal Your Truth to us so that all may know Your Son. Be with us Lord. Forgive us. Bless us. Jesus saves. I pray for my family and friends. I pray for Eric, my son, and everyone with birthdays and anniversaries on this...

' But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done.' 1 John 1:9 (NCV) For that dark spot which I want to hide from others about myself, Jesus Chris has exposed on the cross and forgiven.   For that very thing about myself that I would never want to admit to myself let alone to another, Jesus has made me confront and confess.   For the lie that I tell myself and that I am even able to convince myself that it is true and that I am above reproach, Jesus has sure enough made me aware and admit that I am not and confess my guilt.   For that and so much more, His blood was shed.   For those things and things like that His blood was collected and deposited in heaven.   For the stain of sin that the enemy accuses me of every day, Jesus has forgiven me of and applied His own precious Blood that has cleansed me and freed me from the punishment o...

' The Lord is not slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to be lost, but he wants all people to change their hearts and lives.' 2 Peter 3:9 (NCV) God takes His time for my sake. My God loves me. He is patient with me. He doesn't want to lose anyone of us. He is waiting for the numbers to be complete. Take the Ark of Noah for example. It takes awhile to build a boat. Boat building takes time. The Ark is no ordinary boat! God is no ordinary God. With every swing of the hammer and hitting of the nail on the head, God brings me closer to a changed heart and a changed life. He puts me in the middle of His Will and gives me the wherewithal to deal with it, while He is dealing with me and taking me to the end of myself so that He can use me. Thank you Lord. Because of You, I am healed. Dear Father. Thank you for Your Word. Forgive us for our trespasses Lord. Protect us ...

' But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have, 16  but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life in Christ will be made ashamed.' 1 Peter 3:15-16 (NCV) Prayers like incense are beginning to rise up to the Throne Room of Heaven during this Passover between Pentecost season and Your beloved Church will continue to rise up to defend You Lord. Welcome to Apologetics!  She was knocked down by the enemy before and today even though she may be panting she is still breathing. She is alive and well and beginning to give the world an answer to the call. And She is ready. Holy Spirit has prepared Her for this day! Thank you God. The Church, we are the Bride of Christ, and we are prepared to defend our rights against a world that hated You, Jesus, first. We believe that is so only because they do not know You...

'Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you. When a believing person prays, great things happen.' James 5:16 (NCV) None but the one who's law has been violated or who has been wronged can pardon an offense.  Only God can forgive sins.  And yet, we should all pray for one another. All healing comes from God. So then, are we to say, that our sick bed can be a place of healing where as while we are in it we have the time to reflect on the bad things that we have done and thus we may be lead to repentance through our pain? So be it.   The daily energetic prayers of the one made righteous through Christ is inspired by the Holy Spirit and will prevail. God can heal you. Great things happen when we pray. Dear Father. Thank you for Your Spirit that is within me. He inspires me to pray and for Your Son that by His stripes I am healed and that by His Blood I am made clean. In this day, we thank you and we give you all the pr...

  'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.' Hebrews 13:8 (NCV) The Jesus of the Old Testament days has not changed even during the current days of Grace. He is still about bringing His children to repentance and welcoming the sinner home. Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Through Him I find my peace and my strength. In Him lies all Mercy and Grace. He wields all Power through Humility for He has total Authority. His ways bring forth brotherly love for one another through righteous living and freedom and hatred for the effects of sin and death. Jesus is the same. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He never tires or needs to take a break. He is my prayer partner and my advocate with the Father. My heart is established in Him. I can trust Him and all of His promises in that His ways of kingdom building are True and Worthy for all and for all eternity. Amen. Dear Father I thank you for Your Word. I thank you that Jesus is the same today, ...

  ' I write this letter, knowing that you will do what I ask you and even more.' Philemon 1:21 (NCV) Love will often send a request for duty. We are free to answer that call and complete the task at hand. We are free to serve in Love. From experience, I have met only but a few, who actually walk out their faith in Christ in Love, with a cheerful, obedient nature. I will do as You ask for the Lord, they say. I will do what You say Lord. And they do! I will serve thee, Lord, with a grateful heart for You have saved me. Seeing that your will is my will gives the believer confidence to ask favors among fellow believers who are also full of Glory. For the Joy that is set before us, we wouldn't hesitate to do the right thing. We wouldn't hesitate to do even more than is asked of us if we knew that the request for duty was from the Lord. And we do! Dear Father. Thank you for Your Word. Thank you for the passion within and the friendships without that You...

' he saved us because of his mercy. It was not because of good deeds we did to be right with him. He saved us through the washing that made us new people through the Holy Spirit.' Titus 3:5 (NCV) Dear Father Thank you for Your Word. Thank you for Mercy and Grace and for Your Holy Spirit that regenerated me for eternity and sanctifies me daily through Your Word and for the Blood of Jesus that purges my conscience from sin. Even though I never deserved Your Love, I know that You have saved me and that You love me and that through You have given me access to enter into Your realm of Grace and that without You I could never enter into Your Glory. And now I live for You. You are my access code. I could not do this without You. Thank you. Welcome to your life dear precious Howard Jay. Your family and friends cherish and love you, In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Source: 'Drummingthemessagehome', April 15, 2020 blog post.

'From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.' 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NLT) These sons of Issachar had special skills in astrology as in knowing proper times and seasons to take action in the areas of husbandry and land management. They were politically savvy as well and chose this time to go over to King David. After certain events had taken place they showed their wisdom and took action and declared David as their King. With much joy they knew that this was the best course of action to take, not only for themselves, but for their tribe and their country as well. Likewise is the timing of events that occur when the believer invites the Lord into their own heart. Signs of the times and seasons of change bring on this great change in us and we look to the sky for help from heaven. Heaven has come down to us and has brought u...

' All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right.' 2 Timothy 3:16 (NCV) So then, as far as scripture goes, it is all a revelation of God through men and women that Holy Spirit inspired to write for us and therefore it is good for teaching and showing people how to live. The Bible. It is sacred. It is practical. It is worth studying. The Scriptures are more precious than gold. Men have died to get its message out to others. There can be no greater reference. God gives us Life and He gives us Light and with it comes responsibility. We are to know more than this one verse, but He gives us 66 Books to teach us! As for prophecy, how could the authors have known about Jesus Christ long before He was born if not for God's inspiration?  And as for the historical record that has been proven and that gives us an accurate report of man and civil...

' For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,' 1 Timothy 2:5 (NIV) The Mediator prays to God for everyone; the saved and the unsaved, the rich and the poor, the young and the old, the sick and the healthy. Dear Father. Thank you for Your Word. Thank you for Your Son my mediator and Savior Christ Jesus. Thank you that 3,333 years ago the blood was applied, for their sins then, the Word was spoken and You saved Your people, who were the ones that feared You, from the Spirit of Death that passed over them. Thank you that 2,000 years ago, Your Word was spoken,  Jesus's Blood was shed at the Cross for my sins and for all the hearts that would honor You, and You saved us and that same Spirit was defeated forever. Thank you Lord that Your Word was spoken and Blood applied in remembrance of Your great Love for me and You have saved me and my family and those that were prepared this day. I honor You with my praise, with the...