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  • Set free or make free

    Set free or make free

    So many times John 8:32 is quoted wrong, keeping captives captive. I hear pastors saying “ the truth shall set you free”, instead of the correct verse “ the truth shall make you free”. You may think either way said it means the same thing. Anyway that is what I used to think. The Holy Spirit simply said search it out. To my amazement, set free only concerns one’s circumstances. Huh you may say. But look, a prisoner is set free out of prison; his outer condition has changed but has he changed. When we as children of GOD are made free, our inner condition is changed so we can change our outer conditions. GOD made us free from being captives of sin from deep inside self. With that comes the power of changing our minds and situation unlike the one set free. The one set free is still bound by sin, thus sin still controls the mind and actions.

    Are you set free in Christ or made free in Christ. To see the answer measure the mental and situational changes that have evolved in your walk with Christ. Does HE really abide in you as you abide in HIS word?

  • Wait, What?

    Mark 1:23 states “And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit…” that unclean spirit in the man recognized Christ! And today we think we should love everybody in the church and trust them to be walking our walk. Just a thought

  • Divisions

    Paul wrote “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” Which rang in my head when I look at our denominations today. Each denomination sees themselves as the ones having the truth of Christ. How do when we don’t agree— we are not of the same mind.

    Then I look at other religions which do not know our truth/Christ and each has a united front. Do Muslims have denominations? Buddhist? Or any other religion? I admit I have to research that matter as I don’t see it. Anyone knows?

  • FLEX!

    Can anyone tell me if I am the only one that has demons tagging each other in and out of my life trying to put my lights out? What’s it about? I find myself in the depths of despair over “nothing”. I try to look at my life to see where I have missed it, where did I go wrong, how did I open the “door” for these attacks? I know God, I walk with God. I admit to not being perfect, or not being most times on point, but why the heavy hitters at my door? Enemy tactics! Do not be ignorant of his devices.

    In my silent time, I hear deep within me that it is not about me. There are those out there in the trenches that I have to field/cover/pray over; these days we call it being an intercessory prayer warrior. Some of us are behind the “stage”, but have to be “body guards” for those that are seen. It is not glamorous, visible nor desirable, but our battle position.

    Upon reflection, I have to admit my battles are not in the physical but rather are spiritual, indicated by heaviness mimicking depression, wrestling to overcome me. I just regret that I waste time questioning self, thinking it is about self; instead instantaneously tagging into the battlefield to the aid of those in the front lines.

    Are you in this place? Pray. Prayer is not about how much time you put into it, it is about doing it.

    FLEX!

  • Inner turmoil

    At times I don’t think the LORD and I are on the same page. Things appear to fall apart one after another. I feel like I am drowning and faith is slipped from under me. I can’t see anything above where my help comes from, so I just sit—- engorged on every side by false evidence that appears so real. A whisper comes saying slow down. Thus a second wind is revived in me, I can choose to pick up my faith and continue my journey with my new bruises and old scabbed over scars and follow my LORD. I seek only to be in HIS presence, that’s all that matters, being in HIS presence. I am then alright.

  • You Got Got?

    You Got Got?

    Thoughts: I love listening to the word of God every moment I can. I heard today “The Son of God became the Son of man so He could empower the sons of man to become the sons of God.” But even in that, He let it be our choice.

    Looking back at my Christian journey, I see why I am where I am today. I feel so bereft spiritually. The gospel I was listening to was but another gospel. The emphasis was on how to get prosperous in this life. The scriptures used were of course the standard “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper …..” and the favorite Jer 29:11. Now the KJV says “For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Now this same verse in the NIV bible, the King of prosperity bible the verse all of a sudden says “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the LORD (watch for the change) ” plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” this is private interpretation— but Peter said “that no prophecy of scripture is for private interpretation.” The reason given for using the NIV is that it has a better handle for today’s language. And then when you compare it to the KJV you are told the people who interpreted the KJV made errors in interpretation. My thinking is where was the Holy Ghost who is the originator when these errors were made and given to people as the gospel truth? And how are the present NIV interpretations most accurate and did not make errors in their interpretations of the scriptures?

    Anyway, before I started my ranting, my thoughts and feelings were that the word is true in saying you cannot serve two masters (God or mammon). What I learned was how to use God to get to mammon. The takeaway is that mammon is superior to God and chasing it would end all my problems. Yes, I know I had itchy ears and went to what I wanted to hear (an admonition I did not head out of the bible).

    Jesus’ coming was an education as to how we are separated from God; how we were/are born into a sin filled world, a world that does not gravitate to goodness. If this separation was not corrected with the death and resurrection of Christ, we humans had only one place to go—hell. Our eyes are now open to choice in life, Christ bridged the gap, we can choose God or stay where we are with the knowledge that hell is the result of not making a choice. Choosing life with Christ brings about prosperity in all areas of life and in the upcoming life after death.

    Instead of going where the motivation is what you think you need to make it in this world, seek the Kingdom of God and all else you need and desire will be added unto you. When these things are added to you, you will not care about them because the love relationship you develop with the Holy Ghost will outweigh everything this world has to offer you; then you will experience real life, peace, and satisfaction with life.

    Don’t fall for the okey-doke–the teaching that consumes you with chasing riches to fulfill your “thirst” in this life. What does the teaching offer you in the life after this one? Look for Christ, and when you are found by Him, hold on for a rough ride till you meet Him face to face. The kingdoms of this world will shake you till the day you go six feet under to loosen your grip on this treasure you have found so you can slide to hell with them.

  • I have fallen, but getting back up!

    I have fallen, but getting back up!

    Sorry I have been missing for these last two days. If you see me missing, pray cuz he (the enemy) has landed a punch that has me staggering or I’m down. The scripture that buzzes around in my head is “Lest satan should get an advantage of me, for I am not ignorant of his devices.” I have to examine how he keeps tripping me up! I suddenly realize I am in trouble when I struggle getting up in the mornings—usually fighting depression as it tries to overtake me. Like I said in previous postings, depression is a spirit come to wear you down as it attempts positioning you in death row. satan never changes strategies until the one that has always worked no longer works. So, learn what puts you on your face, then devise strategies for them to die at first attempt. You know I used to hear it said that if you have a problem with alcohol, to defeat that issue don’t hang with those that do and find other ways to get to where you want to go either than routes that will have you pass liquor stores. Once those major pit falls are dealt with, all the other helpers will be easy to spot and get rid of. Now this is how the world deals with grave issues of life, how much more I who has the Holy Ghost! Discipline is the key; renewal of the mind is paramount in my strategy. Another thing that I have to keep in mind is that the enemy is real and the battle is fierce. Timothy said fight the good fight of faith; I believe that is a daily thing from morning till night.

    No lesson today, just a plea for help. I know for years I have thought a Christian who is following the Lord, strong in the Lord should not have moments of being knocked down; show strength and never waiver all the time. So, when I get tripped up, I feel like I have to go back to where I must have left my Helper. Now I realize He carries me in my down times, when He deems, I am strong enough to continue the journey on my own feet, He puts me gently down. I just have to thank Him and keep walking alongside Him.

    Thank you to those who had the wisdom to put my name before the Lord.

  • Believer’s Superpowers

    Believer’s Superpowers

    In Matthew 10, Christ gave his 12 disciples powers against sent them out. With this power they could cast out unclean spirits and heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. Christ directed them to specifically heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, and to cast out devils. In all of this the disciples were to do all of this free of charge to the people, after all they received the power free of charge. The disciples went forth and accomplished what they were sent forth to do to their own amazement.

    After Christ resurrected from the dead, He appeared to the eleven as they were eating. At this point these men were in fear for their lives, besides being in confusion. Unbelief and hardness of heart was where they now lived. I can only imagine how they must have been thinking how they had left everything and put in those years following Christ and learning of Him to only come to this. They had seen their hopes and dreams actually die on the crucifix. When they were told that Christ was alive by those who had seen him, they frankly were not buying it. Now Christ comes to them as they are at the table; He “upbraided” them for their unbelief and their hearts posture; had they not learned anything from those three years He poured all of Himself into them? Christ then gives them the commission that was handed down to us today–go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Those who believe and are baptized into Christ shall be saved. Signs will follow them that believe–they shall cast out devils, they shall speak with new tongues, they shall take up serpents (yuck), and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them, they shall lay hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover.

    These things are what we believers (not just the clergy) have been empowered with. Notice there are no pre-requisites to a believer performing these miracles. All this was a package deal when one became a believer. Freely we have received this package, so freely give.

  • Forgiven

    Forgiven

    My thoughts: Jesus taught using parables to help the listener use their imagination. He used things that were very familiar to his listeners to make a point. His main point is always how the Kingdom of God operates as opposed to how this is world does. One of the parables I found interesting was that of the man who had two sons (Luke 15:11-32). The younger son came to his father with a request “give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.” We generally say the son was talking of the inheritance that would fall to him after the death of the father. I don’t think so; follow me for a second. The father’s living is not his properties, rather it is the “earnings” that he receives; how he affords taking care of all under his care. For example, if the father was a farmer (we are not told how this father made his living) then the harvest would net him an income. From that income he would then pay the servants and allot portions to his sons from his profits, right? Even today, when a child is born into a Jewish household (well established families), a bank account is opened the very same day or when the social security is known in the child’s name for their future. This is what the son is saying, the portion that goes to him. Notice the father divided his living(income), not property (all that the father has) to the two sons. As you know the young son squandered all his portion. When he was poverty stricken, he decided to return to his father’s house instead of starving to death where he was. At his return the father showed tremendous forgiveness towards him and took him back in, restored him to his position within the household and threw a party for him. The older brother, who had also received from the father, was upset at all the happenings. When asked why he was angry, he pointed out how he had stayed and did his duty as a son but was never shown such appreciation/a party as the younger brother. The father then answered “Son, thou art ever with me, and all I have is thine.” If the father had given the boys their inheritance (all that the father had) then he would not have had anything to make that claim. Musing again……

    Lesson: Likewise, the Father in heaven has forgiven us, given us the ability to become sons of God (those who have become born again and trust in Christ) after all the crazy (riotous) living we were doing in the world. We believed and confessed with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, then submitted to His Lordship. Now we have an inheritance reserved for us in heaven; but while we are still on this earth, there are portions of God’s riches (goods)that fall unto us; God meets our needs and gives us the desires of our hearts as they are within His will.

    Problem: we forget ourselves sometimes and just go buck wild as if we do not have a Christ, spending what we get in riotous living, then cry out to the Father, help me.

    Solution: Lean not upon your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your steps.

  • Untitled post 229

    You ever fall into the why me pit? You are walking before the Lord circumspectly, doing all you know to do, staying before the Lord and yet calamity befalls you. You declare you are walking in Job’s place. You look at the other Christians you know who live anyhow and yet blessing don’t miss them. You declare some of those blessings were yours and can’t figure out how they got them. The thought comes to mind that you should live anyhow also cuz it seems to work.

    Check yourself in the spirit. Have you been led up of the Spirit into this wilderness you are experiencing? (Cause you are not in calm waters cuz). Have you already fasted to gain strength, not to have God move what He gave you power to do? With fasting comes clarity and resolve. So you are ready for this battle. Is the voice of the tempter what you hear now with things like “it don’t take all that”? Or “you act like you are better than—holier than thou” or yet “God is love, He will forgive you for any sin committed”. Usually at this point one would fast and pray. But you already did that; now is the time to draw out your sword. You have to come out fighting using scripture pertaining to that situation. How do I know what scriptures to use you would say. Go into the back of your bible, usually before the maps, is your concordance. In alphabetical order you will find the name of your issue; alongside are the scriptures you can use to speak, speak out loud so the devil and his cohorts will hear and be pierced. Don’t tell the scriptures to the Lord; speak directly to problem/ “mountain” that is tormenting you.

    Example: Living right according to the word of the Lord. Rms 12:1,2 ” I present my body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is my reasonable service. And I am not conformed to this world; but I am transformed by the renewing of my mind, that I may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Don’t let the enemy trip you up by telling you that you don’t believe that. Stay the course and keep speaking the word. Anytime you hear anything contrary and meant to lead you off your stance, set your face as flint and keep repeating your scripture(s). This is how you resist the devil so he will flee. Keep ready at all times by feeding yourself scriptures — the old school was all about memorizing the scriptures. Hide that word in your heart so that you may not sin against God, as the Psalmist wrote.

    Problem: we don’t give the word credit; we don’t do what it says to do. Solution: Speak to the mountain, not get into your prayer closet and cry out for God to do something. He has given us the keys to the Kingdom, and power to tread on serpents (slimy thoughts in most cases) and scorpions (poisonous imaginations), and over all the power of the enemy….