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Protect the Connection, Guard Your Faith

Do you sometimes want to give up or lose faith? No matter what we can not die during the process. I do not mean physical death, but spiritual. To die a spiritual death can be worst then to die a physical one. Regardless of how many bad days we have, frustrating moments, unfavorable events, lonely days, desperate occasions and at our wits end it seems. Despite all that, we must prevail… we must not die.

How dare we give up on Him, when He did not give up on us. God is a everlasting God, a God of mercy and of grace, a God of second chances, a God of many blessings and promises. Whatever He has promised us shall come… it must come!

Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ… nothing, even when we are trying to move out of His Will, disobey His commandments, and hide from His presence due to hurt, anger, pain and bitterness. He comes looking for us as He did with Adam and Eve in the garden.

Hear what the word says in Rom. 8:39 (Message Bible). I’m absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.

To continue in our belief and maintaining our faith through all that we go through not only guarantees the promise, ensures the breakthrough, but enhances the reward for our trouble. There is praise, grace and joy waiting on the otherside. God does not want our faith to fail us.]

Our Father, Creator and Provider. Help us to stay connected with You. Help us to keep our faith in what You have for us. We are deeply trusting You for what You created us to do and be. Let nothing separate us from the promise God. I pray that everyday will be guard by the blood of Jesus Christ, and that You Father will be proud of Your children here on earth. May the Will of the Lord be fulfilled. Amen!!

VISION: WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET

Rev. 1:9-20 – A Leadership Perspective

While John worships God on the island of Patmos, Jesus speaks to him; but when he turns to hear the voice, he “sees” a vision (Rev. 1:12). For the remainder of the book, John describes the vision that drove him to write and encourage others.

Do you know your vision? No I am serious! Knowing your vision will guide your future. It tells people to include those close to you who you are. Vision always drives leaders, epecially when they believe God is its source. Note the qualities of a divine vision:

1. It is not discovered or created, but revealed.

2. It doesn’t compete with others,, but completes others.

3. It is captivating, not optional. I cannot get it out of my mind.

4. Its goal is not to make money, but to meet needs.

5. Its success depends not on staying ahead of others, but on serving others.

6. It stops me before it drives me to act.

7. Its fulfillment doesn’t rest on staying ahead of others, but on simple obedience.

8. Its purpose is not to feed my ego, but to glorify God.

Vs. 10 – “I was in the Spirit” – This was not a dream. John was supernaturally transported out of the material world awake–not sleep–to an experience beyond the normal senses. The Holy Spirit empowered his senses to perceive revelation from God (Acts 10:11).

Believing in what God has promised, the vision, the purpose and the destiny. Walking in the Spirit with an understanding of the vision gives the Holy Spirit power to deliver what is needed to serve. Again, a loud sound or voice indicates the solemnity of what God is about to reveal. I pray for the vision over your life, and the revelation of God’s wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Come God and speak, your servant is listening. Amen

Living Before God Our Father

Heavenly Father, give us a ear to hear and bless us with You everlasting Word. Help us to move throughout our day before You. Help us to not be ashame of the things going on in our lives that do not reflect You, but help us to work on them through and with You. You Father want us to come boldly before Your throne, and by doing that we are laying down our faults, fears and frustration. We then have the ability to change our lives and walk out what You have manifested for us to do. Each day is a day created by You, and each day must be lived before You. We thank You for that Amen.

1 Peter 1:13-16 – Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance;……………….

Focus and self-discipline provide the foundation for solid leadership. Peter learned this lesson the hard way. Over three and a half tough years, God transformed Peter from an impetuous, loud influence to a thoughtful, humble leader. Consider the marching orders Peter gives Christians:

1. Gird your minds (v. 13).
Just as men would gird their loins so their robes wouldn’t get caught on obstructions as they walked, so we are to gird the loins of our minds. We must remain focused and sober.

2. Guard your hearts (v. 14).
Christians must prevent old patterns from penetrating their hearts. Peter specifically warns against former lusts, which would not only distract them, but might also destroy their leadership.

3. Guide your lifestyle (vv.15,16).
Christians must pursue holiness-and the only way to attain it is to embrace the model Christ gave. Since God is holy, we must copy what we see Him doing.

I HAVE DECIDED TO WALK WITH GOD!

It is a magnificient opportunity for us as children of God to walk with Him. This is something I had to really face up to. Do you sometimes feel alone? I mean it is easy to reflect on the issues of our lives, and it is a challenge to find someone who cares geninuely. I believe God sends people in our lives to hear us, comfort us, and even speak to us, but is that something we can embrass on a daily basis?

God is always present, and is a friend to us. He provides us with wisdom, peace, love, kindness, joy, understanding and so much more. We can count on the Father being there. Our soul cries out, and I have decided to stand close to Him, to walk with Him, to allow Him in my life completely.

I believe that we all try hard to open up to God, to allow God to move our lives, yet I have found myself stumbling, and weary over things I know God can handle. My situation is not too big for God, it is not and I can not afford to leave His presences and lock Him out.

So though God was know as Creator and Redeemer in the OT, He was rarely called Father. Christ however, always addressed God as His Father in the gospels. In so doing, Christ was claiming to be of the same nature, being, or essence as the Father. Also, by speaking of “our” Lord, Peter personalized the Christian’s intimate relationship with the God of the universe through His Son (1 Cor. 6:17), an important truth for suffering Christians to remember.

1 Peter 1:3-4 – A HEAVENLY INHERITANCE Peter showed those persecuted Christians how to look past their troubles to their eternal inheritance. Life, righteousness, joy, peace, perfection, God’s presence, Christ’s glorious companionship, rewards, and all else God has planned is the Christian’s heavenly inheritance.

Thank You Father for Your Spirit, Your love and Your presences in our lives. We must decide that we will walk with You daily, and invite You in all that we do. Regardless of what we are going through, the truth of the matter is we possess the character of our Father. If we stop and believe in the relationship we have with You, that will move us into a perfect relationship for every situation. We need You daily and will do as Christ Jesus did Himself refer to You as Father. We love you Father

DISTRACTIONS

A young Christian lady was asked how was she doing and what was going on Spiritually? I wanted to know was she hearing from God? Her response was she just came through a divorce and feeling free and the glory of God upon her, but due to so much distraction, she could not answer the question whether God had spoke to her or not. She really felt He had not. I responded by saying if He did, is it possible you missed Him? She thought about it.

Because we are distracted does not mean God stops talking, or suspends the actions necessary for our revelation and vision. As a matter of fact, I believe God really challenges us to walk out our destiny and purpose by focusing on Him during this times.

Often times we can become consumed with distraction, or spend too much time avoiding them instead of facing them head on. We can not afford to miss Him and delay the actions. For those of us that know the vision, seen the revelation of God for our lives, making an excuse to delay because of distractions I believe would not be acceptable.

Vision: A Revelation Without Action Fades (Ezekiel 12:1-28)

God told Ezekiel to pack up his belongings and symbolically act out the exile awaiting the Jews, once again using creative means to communicate vision.

In Ezekiel 12:21-28 God speaks of the powerlessness of vision unless someone puts feet to them. Visions lose their strength without action to support them. Good leaders always share both the vision and the steps to its implementation.

Yet the first step always must be to catch the God-given vision. Consider one process to go through as you attempt to catch God’s vision for the people:

1. Look within you: What do you feel?

2. Look behind you: What have you learned?

3. Look around you: What is happening to others?

4. Look ahead of you: What is the big picture?

5. Look above you: What does God expect of you?

6. Look beside you: What resources are available to you?

Revitalizing Our Spirit

A season created by God for us to maximize the Glory, Grace, the Power and Authority given by Him to His children for seasons like this. It is about moving in the Spirit that we were created to move in. We have the ability to transform the intention of evil into good. Not becoming conformed is instrumental to our success.

Yes, His Power, His Will, His Blood will sustains us, but it is our desire and faith within that moves the mountain, brake the yoke and kill curses. It goes beyond confessing one being a Child of God, it is about being in the Father’s Will, with the ability to operate as He does.

Our creation is more than a picture for people to see, or a privilege for us to have. It is to have dominion, to rule and have authority. This is not about race, color, religion or culture. It is about God, and the Son Jesus Christ moving through us across the world and transforming it.

If and when evil strikes, we should have the power to destroy it, when sickness invades our body or others we should be able to cancel it, and when the enemy tries to kill us, we should rebuke that attempt. We have to control this environment both personally and collectively.

Revitalizing our Spirit as it was created. This depends on our desire to be like Him, and having the motivation to eliminate the evil forces facing us and the people of God on a daily basis.

What purpose does it serve to be called a child of God and lack the Spiritual Power and Authority to heal the sick, lay of hands, rebuke evil spirits and destroy evil forces. Aren’t we suppose to look like Christ with the ability of Christ?

I ask that you take a moment and look around, from politics, to finance, from hospitals, to international sickness, from poverty, to homelessness, from depression, to unjust murders. It is a bad season and if we can see this, imagine what God is seeing in heaven? Your thoughts are welcome.

It is like God sending His only Son Jesus Christ from heaven to save us without any powers. Jesus Christ left the Holy Spirit and commissioned us with the powers to do greater works. We must do greater works and do it now before it is too late.

Recognizing more of who we are is satan himself. He wants us to remain limited in our ability to destroy him and becoming who God created us to become. Do not allow that to happen.

“Holy Heavenly Father, please bless us and honor us with your presences. This is a season we need You most, to help us to recognize who we are, the power we possess and the purpose and assignment we must fulfill. In You all things must manifest, and in You we can change this earth. We pray for forgiveness, and favor to come upon us. Please do not remove Your Grace from us, and allow us the ability to move mountains based on our faith and desires to please You and complete that which we were created to complete. May Your Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen”

Called To Blessing

What I have found to be so difficult for us as Christians is to bless those who cause harm or bring shame to us in all sorts of ways. It is a deep and considered a calling by God to Bless. Peter clearly made a point to identify this responsibility.

“Blessings” means “to speak well of,” “to eulogize.” The blessing that a Christian is to give to the reviler includes finding ways to serve him, praying for his salvation or spiritual progress, expressing thankfulness for him, and desiring his well-being. That is a lot of blessing would you say?

Look at what 1 Peter 3:9-12 states:

Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him see peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

What is this “you were called to this?” – A person (like me) to whom God has given undeserved blessings instead of judgment, should seek the blessing he will receive when giving a free gift of forgiveness to someone who has wronged him (Matt. 18:21-35).

There is a straightforward advice given by Peter on how to experience that rich joy and fulfilled life include a humble, loving attitude towards everyone, a non-vindictive response toward revilers, pure and honest speech, a disdain for sin and pursuit of peace, and a right motive, to work the righteousness that pleases the OMNISCIENT LORD.

It is unusual for people to mistreat those who are zealous for good. Even a hostile world is slow to hurt people who are benefactors of society, who are kind and caring, but it does happen.

I pray that the blessing within us manifest itself above all that is evil and dishonest. I pray to God that we move in a spirit of blessings to all people not for just them, but for us. You have been so good to us, beyond what we could imagine God. Please help us to move beyond the bitterness, the evil schemes and the negative opportunity of the enemy to through us off and cause us to lose the favor given from You. Our life, our family and our spiritual growth depends on how we treat and bless others and bring pleasure to You Lord. In Your name we give You praise. Amen!!

The Wrath and Mercy of God

Just recently, this past Tuesday to be exact. God sent a woman to me that had fallen from grace with God as she stated, because of just talking to a married man. She felt her repentence was accepted by God, but man throught the church was less forgiving and removed her from ministry. She felt that the wrath of God was still on her because of this. I met another woman yesterday that experience getting pregnant prior to being married, yet feeling the shame of her actions, she saw the mercy of God through her and her family. Both of these situations are so common, yet so personally unique. How does God handle you? How does the wrath and mercy come down from God upon you?

Amos 4:1-12 speaks about these issues somewhat:

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that God who showers grace upon His people is the same God who warns of impending judgment and who exercises His wrath.

Amos teaches us that leaders must present God as He presents Himself: As the God of love and mercy and the God of holiness and wrath. As the Apostle Paul says in Romans 11:22, “therefore consider the goodness and severity of God.”

Can you imagine calling the women of your church or organization, “cows of Bashan”? Yet that is the very name Amos uses to address the women of Israel (Amos 4:1). The prophet speaks harsh words to His people, warning them finally to “prepare to meet your God, O Israel!” (4:12). This was no promise of a pleasant encounter, but a pronouncement of wrath on those who refused to return to and bow to the God who had faithfully guided, protected, and provided for them.

But Amos also speaks words of hope. Through the prophet, God tells the people that they can still humble themselves and return to Him and receive mercy (9:8-15).

This is the picture of God that today’s Christians and leaders must present. God’s people must see that He is a God of grace and mercy and a God of wrath and judgment. Any presentation that falls short of that standard is at best incomplete.

Dear Lord, have mercy and grace on us. We make mistakes, ones you clearly tell us not to, yet Your wrath means good. Please Lord help us to see the correction of a Father. Help us to see the love and message given even we do wrong against you. In the name of Jesus we honor Your presents and welcome Your mercy even when it is easy to hide under a rock or in a cave. In You is our strength. Amen.

GOING BEYOND FOR GOD

It is very important as Christians to understand the world around us beyond what we see. The Kingdom of God extends to the entire world. What is also important is our spirit and prayers reach those area even if we are not there.

What is disturbing and I believe is destroy the body of Christ is THE lack of relationship, unity and too much religion. It is not His will for us to be divided or separated in achieving the purpose of God.

The enemy believe it or not is unified, and is agressive in destroying us. We can not fight this without the powers within us, and we can not move the body of Christ as a whole if we are not fighting at the level we are able to.

I pray that you personally are excited about your calling, your purpose and your destiny. I believe that each of us have divine gifts in us with the ability to change the lives of those that do not know Him, and even those that are depress, frustrated and confused.

Be about our Father’s business, and stretch your hands out to receive the power and authority to do greater works then the Lord Himself.

Lord, we praise Your name and praise the love You have for us. We magnify You to the fullest and lean on Your wisdom and understanding to see beyond our personal areas and pray, cover and minister to the world. This is Your world, and as Your children we must reach out from Jerusalem, to Jadah and all the way to Samaria where religion must be detroyed, denominations must be broken, and relationship in the name of Jesus must be established that Your kingdom on earth will be established. Forgive us for being selfish and lacking the motivation to speak to nations. To You may Your Will be done. Amen.