Pray For Life

  "If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death."

1 JOHN 5:16

The power of heaven lives in prayer - the prayer of a true spirit of God. Let not your own walk to righteousness make you a zealot for correction. The Lord gives you his spirit such that he can serve his will in your flesh. This requires you getting out of your flesh and letting Jesus spirit live complete in you.

In this way - the intercessory prayer is powerful as it carries the power and truth of the spirit of Jesus Christ. We are to be servants of the Lord for his righteous glory such that we too may be saved - such that we may glorify Christ Jesus in us.

Jesus is not glorified in the hypocrisy of correcting one that is unaware of their sin - while the one who corrects also sins. To guide and teach is to love - to be a mouthpiece of rebuke without introducing Jesus through prayer is not leading a person of sin into righteousness but rather keeping them in the dark. Jesus desires a personal relationship with all of his people - a relationship in which the Holy Spirit will be born in them - and the Spirit will dwell with them and teach the one who was in the dark to live in the light.

Jesus Christ is the way to heaven and the power of the Holy Spirit is necessary to no longer sin. There is no set of words that can teach a human to not sin - this was represented by the first covenant given to Moses - in which all people fell short. Jesus came to set all people free through the power of re-birth in the Holy Spirit - the Spirit of truth. 

"Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come." Matthew 12:31-32

God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24

The Power Of Intercessory Prayer Is Worship

 "The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.

And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him."

ISAIAH 59:15-16

Intercessory prayer is the key to the power of the Kingdom of Heaven. All Power comes through prayer - with the Holy Spirit. Praying in the spirit is worshipping in the spirit - let praise spring from your heart - let your mind relax. Stop trying to comprehend what your feeble human mind will never be able to do.

God is greater than all - the spirit of God powers the flesh through prayer - through worship and praise of Jesus Christ. There is one righteous Lord - for your prayer to be most powerful - praise Jesus and pray with him for his will in you.

People often pray from a position of disbelief that God can do what he says he will. There is no power in disbelief. When Jesus prayed to wake up his friend Lazarus, he said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” John 11:41-42 Jesus always prayed from the full understanding that God will do what he says - and he always had faith to complete what he was told to do from his Father in heaven.

Faith is the way to Jesus and being obedient to the Holy Spirit that dwells within you is how the tasks of God are completed through you. It is in worship to King Jesus that his Holy Spirit will pray within you - on behalf of God - for you and his will to be done. The power of God is unleashed through you for his namesake in worship of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit lives in worship. The power of God is not commanded by people and has no effect without Jesus. Jesus takes those who believe in him and worship him to his Father in heaven - there is no other gate that enters the throne room.

“As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children and on the lips of their descendants—from this time on and forever,” says the Lord." Isaiah 59:21

"The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me." John 16:9

"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me." John 16:13-15

Awake For Christ

"If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

LUKE 12:39-40 

There is nothing to prepare for except the Lord. The truth is the spirit of Jesus Christ - the most high God. This revelation is the cornerstone of life - no other matter is of relevance. The power and truth are in Jesus in all things. 

Prepare not for the world or its indulgencies - but rather - prepare your spirit - such that when our Lord comes you shall be clean - made whole in the spirit - purified in his blood. Nothing else matters. Find peace and love in Jesus - abide in no other interest.

It is easy to be distracted - caught up in the activities of daily living. It is substantially more difficult to be prepare for the coming of the Lord. This preparation takes faith and strength in the face of the call of work, family, friends and other self-driven obligations at any given moment. Occupying space and time is simple - focusing on the Lord takes great effort as he does not disclose the time of his arrival - but yet asks you to be ready in mind, body and spirit. 

The master in which you serve is the master that you choose to occupy your time and efforts. What good is the knowledge of Christ when you are not doing what he asks? What good is being aware of scripture only to fall back on your emotions in the natural? What good is it to gain wealth and then not feed and help those in need? We are called not for head knowledge or memorization - but to be diligent in preparing for his arrival - to be held to account to King Jesus.

Do not be caught sleeping and unaware of the account for which you will be held. Falling asleep in Christ is to be awake in the natural and choose another will to fulfill. It is to have your eyes opened - but yet be distracted away from Jesus. Be diligent in rousing yourself to the call of King Jesus as he is coming soon and there is no other name on earth or in heaven to which you will be held to account. 

"Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division." Luke 12:51

"Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." 1 John 2:15

"A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him." 2 Timothy 2:4

Understanding The Voice Of God

 He said to his disciples, “Let us go back to Judea.”

“But Rabbi,” they said, “a short while ago the Jews there tried to stone you, and yet you are going back?”

JOHN 11:7-8

The truth is Jesus. Most do not know him. They know his name - not his way - not his voice - not his spirit. There are three voices inside of you. The voice of God - Christ Jesus - he is love. Then - there is you - you are selfish and emotional - You speak in "I" sentences. Then there is the enemy - whose voice remains until Jesus comes. He comes to steal, kill and destroy. He makes accusations.

You must - by choice - rid your flesh of you and the evil one - focus only on the voice of love - encouragement and trust. God is love. He will never fail you. Choose Jesus every single time.

We are made by God - our bodies and minds are not created by people or your earthly parents. The voices that permeate your flesh are also created in a manner designed by God and the witness of your life lives within you. You have not developed your own mind of thought and your own mind does not consist of only one voice. Discerning the voices within takes time, effort and faith so that you can be certain to only be obedient to God.

The choices you make are witness to whom you have chosen to be the God of your flesh. It is clear to see who governs another's life by the actions in which they take and the words in which they speak. Most people do not give a second thought to what they hear inside of them and believe that is their own internal voice. This is a false understanding and not the way in which you were created.

The Holy Spirit is a voice that is born in you in Baptism by Water and the acceptance of King Jesus as Lord and Savior - and he will always remain in you and will always be with you. His voice is still and quiet in the beginning - but through faith and obedience grows louder and easier to hear. To be love is more difficult than to be selfish and to be a victim is easier than to be accepting of circumstance. These feelings are not from God but from self and the enemy. 

The Holy Spirit is your advocate, your mighty counselor and is the voice of the Holy Lord. He never accuses, he is never a victim, and he never hates. The voice of the Holy Spirit is always kind, always encouraging, always loving and is always patient. To follow the voice of the Holy Spirit is how God speaks to you - it is how he lives within us and for us. The choice to have faith and to be obedient is up to you.

"He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son." 1 John 5:10 KJV

Transfigured By The Holy Spirit

After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.”

REVELATION 4:1 

To be able to be brought into the throne room with the most high - consecration through faith and obedience to Jesus Christ is the avenue. "There is no creator, but I - There is but one author of life - One Lord"

In seeking the heavenly places with all my mind - the Lord reveals visions - revelations - the truth - the mysteries of God. Christ Jesus lives. There is but one worthy of thanks and praise - Christ Jesus. In him you are worthy - he covers all sin - in faith he will cloak you with righteousness and take you to the Father. Reveal the truth of Jesus Christ in you.

The Lord asks you to do things for him - for the edification of yourself - so that his purpose will be realized in you and you will be up to the task of the Lord at the appointed time. Faith is to be worked out in the natural of being obedient. We are people - not God. There is only one God  - and he has the power to do what he says he will. We must work our faith out in the mundane - ordinary aspects of simple obedience for the next level of spiritual growth to occur.

We are but children to the Lord and the first thing we must be is willing to be obedient to him. Without obedience there is no progress. Without Faith there can be no obedience. Jesus is the power and his Holy Spirit dwells within those that choose him and are faithful and obedient disciples for him. We are not called to be perfect - he is perfect. 

King Jesus - the physical man and body of God is in heaven and will not come back until his appointed time. Until he returns in the physical - we have complete access to him through his Holy Spirit. What is written about in the word of God will be completed by his Saints through the Holy Spirit of the one that lives forever and has the power. So again I say - very truly - Jesus Christ is alive - His Holy Spirit is here right now and he is coming soon.

“‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”

Purity For God

 "Blessed are the pure in heart,

    for they will see God."

MATTHEW 5:8

The Lord desires the pure in heart - for they are clean - prepared to feast with the Lord. Purity is truth - love and living in harmony with the way of Jesus. Purity is born of love and truth. To be purified in Jesus - is to walk with him completely - to love his Word and his Way. In this you are made pure.

How closely you choose to walk with Jesus - will be how purified and clean you become. In his grace he will give you love to give others. He is love - an abundant everlasting source. Seek Jesus with all your heart and all your mind - He is the Lord.

To maintain an inner dialogue with the Holy Spirit of God is one area of purity - to also be able to maintain this purity outwardly in the face of other people and their opinions is also what we are called to do. It is easy to be pulled away from the Lord in the face of anger, dissenting thoughts and judgements by others - but that is specifically what the Lord asks of us. We are to be a light in the dark - not just a light amongst the light - for what good is that?

Allow the light of God to emanate through you in situations in which your natural self would typically be drawn out of you. This is how a person in the darkness may come and see the light - and say to themselves - this person does have the light of God within them - and they may seek God and be saved and set free. We are not called to save souls - only Jesus Christ can do that. We are to be the light for him and direct people to him. We are not called to sell God to people and talk people into following him - but we are called to be a light and let his will be seen in us so a non-believer will see God and follow him.

We are but a tool to be used by faith and obedience. It is God that will do what is necessary to save the one that stands before you. So be willing to let your ways be finished and allow the Holy Spirit that dwells within to have his way.

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift." Matthew 5:23-24

"So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart." 2 Timothy 2:22

The Light Of The World

 "You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but am sent ahead of him.’ The bride belongs to the bridegroom." 

JOHN 3:28-29

The Lord lives - He walks with his children. The relationship with Jesus is real. He is the Word of God. He is a man - and he is real - and he is physically coming again. While he is physically away - he gives us himself via the advocate - his spirit - perfection within us - with him guiding us - all in all - he drives my flesh.

This is the understanding of Jesus that must be realized. He is God - yes - but he is also a man of perfection - in which he allows intercession so that we can be like him - and receive guidance from him - to walk with him in everything - he walks with you.

Jesus is the light - we are the lamp. To turn your light on - you must seek Jesus and his will as he holds the key to the magnification that illuminates your soul. Jesus is the bridegroom and we are the bride. It is to him we belong. We are not loyal to a doctrine of Christianity or to the tasks of guidance - but we are loyal to Jesus Christ by way of a personal relationship. In our personal relationship to him - he works out his love and power through us for his namesake.

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105

"No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body is full of darkness..." Luke 11:33-34

Jesus Is Greater

 "He must become greater; I must become less.”

JOHN 3:30

There is no good in me except the one who came before me. There is but one good son - Jesus Christ - through his love and spirit - we too are made whole. Worthy as heirs in the blood of Jesus Christ. There is no work but his. No will but his. No truth but his. 

It is one thing to teach of Jesus - quite another to try and be a substitute for the one who lives in us. There is one God - He is all in all. The purpose of the individual is to become fully filled with the spirit - to be a lampstand - Holy and worthy before God - set for his righteous purpose in Jesus name.

We are not called to be him. We are called to allow ourselves to accept him - be filled with his Holy Spirit - and be used by him. King Jesus is the one that is great - so we must become less - so that he can live full in our bodies by the power of the Holy Spirit. The body is the temple - the Holy Spirit is the living power of God.

The Lord Jesus is coming back soon - but not before the events written about occur at the time for which they have been set. The world is changing rapidly now and the speed of its change will increase for the fulfillment of God's Word. But do not worry - what is going to happen is not going to be changed - so it is you that must accept Jesus Christ and have faith in him to follow the internal voice of his Holy Spirit. It is in this way that he guides his children - his chosen and keeps them from harm. 

We are his - and we belong to him. In Christ Jesus we are set apart - therefore we are not under the condemnation of the world and all that is in it. In Jesus - by faith and obedience - we belong to heaven. You must face death to yourself by choice and that is realized in you by becoming a new creation in the re-birth and baptism of a new spirit. This is how we identify with Christ and his death and resurrection. Two spirits cannot live inside you - so in baptism accept the Holy Spirit and know that it is truly born in you by faith. Therefore, you must make a conscious effort to follow the voice of love - hope and wisdom - the voice of the one that lives forever and desires a personal relationship with you.

"Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Romans 6:3-4

"Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him." Romans 6:8-9

Mind Of Christ

 "You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?" 

1 CORINTHIANS 3:3

I have no mind but that of my father in heaven. I have no will but the spirit of my God and Savior Jesus Christ. I have no voice but the will of my King. The spirit of God is love - truth - wisdom - knowledge and strength - In these you can rest easy - for the Lord is all in all.

The spirit fills you with words - plans - dreams and truth. Give over the fleshly desires by giving your spirit to God such that he will bring you and fill you complete in Christ Jesus. In this - he will cleanse you - guide you - teach you - love you and he will make you a place in heaven to be with him.

Troubles, hardship, pain and difficulty bring forth uneasiness, angst and doubt in the flesh. This must be worked out by faith and passing through the unknown hardships brought upon you so that your human spirit of the natural can be brought out of you and the true righteous and hopeful spirit of Jesus Christ can be worked into you. This cannot happen by human will - but only by the supernatural spirit of God. 

Our flesh is weak - but the Spirit of God is strong. In Jesus - and only through Jesus can we be worked and molded into the spiritual vessels that we are meant to be - so that we can do his will in perfection. Jesus is the one that is perfect - God has the power. We must be willing to be broken and poured out for him to truly be made new.

When you choose Jesus and are willing to give yourself in entirety for him to live through you - troubles will come forth. Do not bend your will in the struggle - but let it be broken. Do not talk your way out of sin - but readily admit what you have done and pour it out so that you can be made whole in Christ. If you are in the way - you cannot be in The Way.

Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” Matthew 26:26-29

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." John 6:35

"Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Let us therefore celebrate the festival, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth." 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Identified With Jesus

 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

GALATIANS 2:20

I know nothing of myself. I know only the will of my Father - I am his son - Christ Jesus is my King - My Lord - My Savior - My all in all. He lives in me completely. There is nothing but the will of Christ in me - Praying - Loving - Hoping. I know nothing of the world - only the Lord.

The Spirit within is truth - the revelation of Jesus Christ is peace. He is my joy - my praise - my thanks. Jesus is everlasting to everlasting - Beautiful and Perfect. There is no will but that of my father in heaven - Christ Jesus lives in me.

Jesus opened the door for all people to be re-born and adopted by faith and obedience into sonship with the most high God. Through King Jesus - we are the same family - the same body - through his Holy Spirit of love and triumph. The cross of victory gave us this opportunity - without Christ - we are but wanderers in this place. "He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will..." Ephesians 1:5

"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name..." John 1:12

"For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit." 1 Corinthians 12:13

"And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you." John 14:16-17

Jesus Lives

 "When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

LUKE 24:30-32

In the word - I know the truth. In Jesus Christ I have been given a great revelation. Many Christians hold themselves in bondage - slavery - intentionally because of the life they refuse to believe. Many Christians today rely of "looking" and "sounding" good. They no not the Word of God - and can tell you little truth of Jesus or how to walk in his way.

It is this ignorance that causes strife and worry - Be set free in the world and the Spirit of God. Live in fear of nothing except the most high God. Know the truth and be free - Know Jesus and seek his love - he is eternity.

Before Jesus revealed himself to me and at once changed my heart and eyes - I too knew his name - but did not know his way. I knew some scriptures and the Psalms were on my heart - but I had not read the word in its entirety - and therefore was in the dark. I loved my Lord - but did not truly know him. He found me - He saved me and he redeemed me. The love he showed me was overwhelming. What he allowed me to see and feel was from heaven.

Upon the revelation of Jesus - I was immediately baptized and he descended upon me a full portion of his Holy Spirit. He directed me to read his word and told me to follow him. He said "Come with me, I am the Way." I did not know what was to come - but the wilderness soon followed. In short order, all of my friends disappeared, I was falsely accused and even incarcerated for a short time. My children were taken from me, I lost my job and lost my home. The Lord said, "Sell your things and Follow Me." I continued to follow Jesus and sold everything I owned that had value and have followed him to this day. Through ridicule - abuse - and hardship - the Lord Jesus has been with me - teaching me and has given me a foundation that cannot be broken.

I live only because of Christ Jesus and have no identity outside of him. I live for the promise and vision that he gave me and the truth and love he has provided me. I cling to him and rely on him in all things. The things I write about and speak about are the things that I have witnessed, seen and experienced with Jesus. I write nothing that he has not asked of me or taught me. Jesus is alive and he loves you. He desires a personal relationship with you and will guide you all the days of your life.

Jesus Is The Way

 "Then the Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?"

GENESIS 18:17

There is no love without God - therefore - in all life - in all choice - in all truth - God is known to me. His power - his truth and his complete sovereignty - He is God - Jesus Christ is the Way. There is but one way to the Father - his son - Christ Jesus. In knowing Jesus - I know the Lord.

The spirit of the most high God is the truth of life. All other relationships of love - truth and trust are built on the foundation of the Lord's love for me and my reciprocating love through the spirit of Jesus Christ - my perfect Savior.

Jesus is one with his father in heaven and he desires us to be one with him - through his Holy Spirit. To be one with Christ is to want no more - but to know that you already have. It is Christ in you that is the desire for Jesus - it is not for you to be alone - in a state of constant unknown dependency. When you walk with Christ - you know he is always with you - his spirit resides within you and his flow never ceases.

A relationship with Jesus is built on constant fellowship with him. It does take time and effort to build this relationship from the human side. Depending on Jesus means that you alter the way you make decisions. You no longer ask yourself what you want and you do not give in to compulsion - but instead, you rely on the Holy Spirit to speak within and you honor the Lord Jesus by doing what he asks. The Lord asks that you love the Lord with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength and also to love your neighbor. 

Therefore, Jesus desires that you seek him in every situation and depend on his outflow of love to you - so that you may be love for the one that is near to you in need. Jesus already knows what you need and he desires for you to seek him in absoluteness - so that you come to know him and understand his way. In absolute dependence on Jesus - you will know that he is always there - even in the worst kind of despair.

"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin." Hebrews 4:15

"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

"So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise." John 5:19

Faith

"By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going." 

HEBREWS 11:8

There is but one way - one person to follow - one leader. Jesus is the author of life - in him all faith and praise are due. Abraham listened to God - thus he was credited with Righteousness for his faith. Jesus says, Blessed are those who have not seen yet still believe.

It is your faith in God's word that allow the truth to manifest into your life through the power of faith and obedience. There is no fast track - only God's track - No time - just love - peace and patience. In this - glorify Jesus for his faith - for in him we are made whole.

The walk of faith today is not different than the walk of faith for those that have come before. Abraham - Isaac - Jacob - Moses - Noah and many others throughout history have displayed great faith to God for the purpose of God. These great and faithful servants all had to place their personal knowledge aside and rely on God to go where they were supposed to go. They did not know the future or what they may encounter - but they knew they were listening to God and were willing to have faith in him to do what he asked of them.

Faith endures embarrassment - loss of all that is known to you - ridicule - hate - and jealousy - for the hope of a promise. Faith is obedience in adversity. For those who seek Christ - Faith is the only way to  live. Faith is an action as love is an action - it does not remain idle but is worked out in obedience for the hope and purpose of Christ.

"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." Hebrews 11:6

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7

"What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works..." James 2:14-18

Purified Through Christ

"Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." 

2 CORINTHIANS 7:1

There is no life without God. No eternity without Jesus. No heaven - No hope - No Truth. There is no concern in life except to be rightly related to the one and only author of life - Jesus Christ. He is literally the King, Savior and Spirit that lives within.

I would rather gouge out my own eye then not allow my Lord to see clearly through the eyes he has given. Nothing else is important or relevant except the Lord's will and the truth of Jesus Christ. Time has no meaning in eternity - let there be no more worry except that to be rightly related to the Lord Jesus Christ.

It is for Jesus that we remove ourselves from the world and its pull towards sin. We remain in the world - separated by personal choice from false hope and sinful pleasures that lead to death. In the acceptance of Christ and through his Holy Spirit - we are sanctified in obedience through faith - and are able to live free - sinless lives - and allowed to be a light for him. He is the light - we are his Temple - and his light will shine through us for his purpose.

We do not belong to ourselves in Christ - but to him - the one who has forgiven us and made us clean. We do not walk alone - but with the Lord in all things - as he is in us - guiding - teaching - speaking and directing our path. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom - obedience brings sanctification - faith brings forth righteousness - and King Jesus is all of these things in us. So - do not drift away but pull yourself towards God and he will overcome your affliction - he will heal your pain - and he will wipe away your tears and bring you a new hope and a new life.

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:10

David himself said in the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Until I put Your enemies beneath Your feet.”’ Mark 12:36

"Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work." 2 Timothy 2:21

"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20

Pleasing Christ

 "So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 

2 CORINTHIANS 5:9

We labor not in vain but to be relevant to our Lord - To be of use. I must be in complete harmony with my master. Step for step - thought for thought - He is God - My creator. There is no use trying to force a will that is not harmonious with that of Jesus. 

To be abandoned to Christ in all moments is a truth that can only be manifested in seeking the Lord. There is no labor in Christ - but for Christ - the labor is in overcoming the lie of the world and having faith in the truth of freedom in Jesus Christ. He is hope - I wait in preparation for my Lord each day - and with each day I know the truth of the most high is imminent.

Be diligent in allowing your mind to be renewed in the truth of Jesus. He is the risen Lord - not simply a man that came and did amazing things. Though he did show many miraculous signs and healed all that had faith enough to be healed - he is more. To rise from the dead and be the first of many is what makes him Lord. Death did not keep him - nor shall it take any who belong to him.

Though all the scriptures point to Jesus being the Christ in exactly the manner in which he was born and lived - his continual life given from his rising and allowing us access to himself through his Holy Spirit can never be denied - for God is a spirit - and he is life. 

"And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life." John 5:37-40

The Choice For Christ

 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad."

2 CORINTHIANS 5:10

The world is a dark place - full of sin, confusion, ignorance - people are misguided - in blindness and unwillingness to walk in the light. The Lord has given people over to what they desire the most. Sadly - few have picked Jesus in entirety. We are to be beams of light for God - to give his light - the light of Jesus in us.

People are not meant to be their own light - flickering - re-inventing - re-shaping yourself into the worlds relevancy. In Christ you are always relevant - made perfect in his image - and his spirit. Give yourself now to Jesus - such that he may use you for his divine eternity.

It is easy to be distracted and pulled away from the calling of the Lord. Just as God is a spirit and remains unseen - so is Satan and his evil team of spirits - who desire nothing except to mask bad in good to pull as many away from God as possible. This is the point of life - to remain in Christ - in this decaying world - seeking his will in you before the worlds demands and controls over you.

Make no mistake - the unseen world in which the arena of life plays out - is the battlefield for souls. We - as humans are given free-choice from within as to who we worship and call the God of our Lives. King Jesus is the only true God - the only forgiver of sin - and the only way to heaven. Satan is evil and destructive - but is a master of manipulation so you must keep on guard as to not be persuaded into following him. Self-praise and celebrity also leads to death - as you cannot honor God and yourself at the same time. So seek not fame - but seek Christ in you so others will see him - turn from their sinful ways and choose a new life. 

Jesus is the new life and the only life that sets you free and allows us to enter heaven.  The spirit never dies - the body passes away - the eternal resting place of the spirit that lives inside you is chosen by you by the manner in which you live and the choices for which you make.

"And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." Revelation 12:7-9

"Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons..." 1 Timothy 4:1

"What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." Matthew 10:27-28

Discomfort In Discipleship

 "They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid."

MARK 10:32

People experience fear in unknown situations with Jesus - all is new - different - he shapes you and molds you as you fellowship together. Jesus Christ is faith - is truth - is love. He is unwavering - unchanging - constant. You must change to be like him.

In the walk during molding - periods of despair and dismay may strike you - find peace in Jesus. To seek him and his will is his desire of you. He desires your flesh to dwell his spirit - for this is the truth of the spirit and the truth of Jesus. Seek him always - in your seeking - you will find.

To follow Jesus -  you must pass through the fear of what isn't known for the faith of the one who already secured your victory. Jesus is not a regular man and his way is not natural to your mind. Faith requires effort and willingness to be like him. To be like him you must be willing to not be like yourself any longer. This requires faith to take new action based on his word and obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Jesus was constantly correcting and teaching his disciples things that they did not know. He corrected them because they thought in the natural and asked questions based on their own understanding. He taught them his way - the way to heaven because he is love. To love is to correct another when they are misguided and taking a path that leads to death. To rebuke the misguided is to care about their own life - more than the one who is lost.

"Better is open rebuke than hidden love." Proverbs 27:5

"Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted." Galatians 6:1

"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 competent, equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17

"Let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins." James 5:20

Obedience To Jesus

 "Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?"

ROMANS 6:16

Jesus is the overcomer - He is the word manifested into flesh. He is more than a conqueror. He is all in all. Sovereign over every single thing. Jesus is the answer to everything. He is the way. He is the answer.

Remove yourself - your feeling - your - "I" statements. That is you - allowing yourself to shine through the flesh is slavery - self-imposed. Through the spirit of Jesus - All things are possible - He will overcome for you - he already did it. You must believe - call on Jesus and be set free. He is truth - he is life. Jesus Christ is the way.

Choosing sinful pleasures by choice create addictions to sinful ways. Addictions and habits that are chosen are not easily broken - and will not be broken without Christ. Jesus is what allows your mind and flesh to be obedient and set free from sin. You must keep guard of your mind so that you are not weak in the flesh in the moment a demanding thought or compulsion enters into you. 

Obedience is not difficult - but rather a choice. You are always obedient to certain people - certain habits - self pleasures. Obedience to Christ is obedience to love - a commitment against sin. A lukewarm person is one that knows who Jesus is and what he asks - but chooses sin and self before the risen Lord. Lukewarm following is not faith - nor will your new fruit be born as you have not chosen a new life by obedience. Faith is being obedient to what is known but not seen - Faith is placing yourself and your desires second to the one that provides new life.

Take hold of what truly directs you and guides you - allow Jesus to help you and take you down his path - a different path than you currently walk and make choices. Seek the Lord's counsel in all decisions and have faith that the choices you make for him and with him lead to a new life - a life free of addiction and compulsive actions that keep you in self-slavery.

"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." James 1:22

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7

"Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21

Abandoned To The Holy Spirit Of Jesus

 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."

JOHN 3:16-17

Abandonment to God allows God to reveal himself in you - to you - only in abandonment shall you find the truth. For in giving your life to Jesus - he lives and walks for you - in you. Jesus Christ and his life are truth. 

God loves us so much - he allowed us salvation, intercession and eternity. He gave us his son - such that we too may believe and have eternal life. The spirit of God and the Way of Jesus are perfection - they intersect in perfect union - this perfection is available in you - for you - in the truth of abandonment to Jesus Christ. Be deceived no more.

We are born of this earth as sinners. In Christ we are called to sin no more. You are not born to sin - but born to seek God. God gave us Jesus so that we would be set free of sin - and he did this for us on the cross of victory. The Holy Spirit of Jesus is our advocate and mighty counselor because it opens up the power of Christ in you by faith and obedience. He is the power - we are called to have faith in him that he can and will do what he says he will. In this understanding - through the Holy Spirit - you have the ability to say no to sin and yes to Jesus.

To remain in sin - to remain out of control - to remain worldly is not to have the Holy Spirit by personal choice. God is supernatural - you are not. You must give the effort of faith and obedience and he will fill you with his Spirit of peace - truth - patience - love - wisdom - hope - and grace. He will set you free from the prison of your mind and he will speak to you through the Holy Spirit that dwells in you. You must come unto him because he is there waiting to guide you and walk with you - he will never forsake you and he will always love you.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17

"Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him." 1 John 3:4-6

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

Complete Abandonment To Christ

Peter spoke up, “We have left everything to follow you!”

“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age.."

MARK 10:28-29 

Abandon yourself completely to Jesus. There is no eternity without Jesus - No heaven - just death. Christ Jesus is truth - follow his words - his ways. This world is false - Jesus is Real - he is the truth and his way is the only way though the narrow gate.

You must hold Jesus as the sovereign King of your life - to be like him - to give all for him. Do not do things for appearance - but to manifest the truth and love buried in your heart. Let the uncompromising perfect love of Jesus wash you, clean you and be made new in the Kingdom.

Abandonment is not do something for gain - but to do the will of Jesus in the face of adversity - in spite of losing friends, family, possessions and your own understanding. It is easy to follow Jesus in the simple understanding of maintaining your natural life in hopes of receiving his promises. Abandonment is to lose everything you have ever known and understood for the one that lives forever - to have faith that in such abandonment - his life will be lived in you - and he can do his will through you.

The gain in abandonment is for Christ - not for self. 

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

"Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:5-6

"I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears." Psalm 34:4

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33

Vision From Heaven

"I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven." 

ACTS 26:19

The Lord gives vision to show his promise - to reveal his glory in you. He gives not a timeline - but does say keep watch. Ishmael was born from a vision that became forced. The test is the waiting game. God is omnipresent - omnipotent - all in all. His time is his time.

You wait not on the Lord - but for you to accept the Lord's will in you. He is King - creator of the heavens, the moon and the stars - the creator of man. In anticipation after receiving the vision - take heart - in the spirit of God - that he is literally with you in everything. You are not early or late - but exactly on time.

The vision I received from the Lord Jesus Christ occurred in 2013. I have shared this vision with virtually no one and have consulted no expert in the faith. The Lord spoke to me and told me the family in which I am from - the family of a promise from times of old. I am the least of all the people I know and have no power or influence. I am nothing more than a tool to be used for Jesus for his good purpose. 

The Lord declares that I am from the family of Jesse - A son of David - Brother to King Jesus - Sent to deliver my Lords people home to a new Israel at the time of the Lord's choosing. I asked not for this charge but have been obedient to the Holy Spirit of Christ Jesus since he spoke to me and revealed himself to me and in me. I do what he asks and say what he asks me to say – but I am just a man filled with his Spirit. Jesus is the power - and he will do what he says he will do at the time he has arranged for it to be done.

I write these words with confidence as it is the Lord that dictates my thoughts and directs the path for which I walk - Jesus is the Way. I have tested this faith and the Holy Spirit within and I can declare the Lord lives - he directs the path of his people and speaks through them.

"A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—and he will delight in the fear of the Lord." Isaiah 11:1-3

 "In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. In that day the Lord will reach out his hand a second time to reclaim the surviving remnant of his people from Assyria, from Lower Egypt, from Upper Egypt, from Cush, from Elam, from Babylonia, from Hamath and from the islands of the Mediterranean.

He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; he will assemble the scattered people of Judah from the four quarters of the earth." Isaiah 11:10-12

One With God

"I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction."

2 TIMOTHY 4:1-2 

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. He, when known is often talked about as life and the truth, people know his name - yet walk not in the way. Jesus is the Lord - and the way he showed to live is the way. Not to place yourself in line for self-slavery.

Jesus came such that we would seek his way - his life. He came as the word of God - to be the word of God - to be our King - Savior and advocate. He came such that we may live with him - for him. He revealed the truth of God and the Spirit. Jesus is the way.

The purpose of accepting Jesus and being baptized in his name - is to be set free and then do his will -to receive the Holy Spirit and live a new life centered on him - the life he has prepared in advance for you - being baptized is a re-birth to a new life. It is not to go back to doing exactly what you were doing before you knew Jesus. Where then is the evidence of a new life?

The idea of a purposeful life and the reason for which most people live is misguided. Jesus lived by faith. The original disciples walked and witnessed Jesus for a period of time before he walked to the cross - but before Jesus found them and asked them to follow him - they had other jobs and other activities in which they passed time each day...as it is today. I say to you truly that Christ Jesus lives and he is alive today as we was then. He is in heaven as the Father is in heaven - but his Holy Spirit is here - so he is here as well. As he did the works of his Father in heaven here on earth - so shall we do the works of Jesus on earth as he is in heaven - in the same way - with the same power - guided by the same spirit. This is the truth of the Way of King Jesus.

"Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." John 14:12-14

Pressed In Faith

“You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked

JOHN 6:67 

Jesus is the word - he is life - it is in his spirit we are called to live and fellowship with our Lord. Jesus is God in the flesh. The same spirit that fills our King is the same spirit that he desires you to have. Jesus is the way. Everything else is meaningless.

There is no life without Jesus - none. In all things - seek Jesus - he is Lord - his spirit is truth - is love. He yearns for us to give him all our love - obedience and faith as he did for the father - for our salvation. Be free now in Jesus - for he has already conquered the world.

There are times when the Lord will bring a new teaching - a new experience in life that is hard for the human mind to understand. He asks for you to have faith in the word - in his words and in him. Trusting Jesus more than you trust yourself is the key to unleashing the power of the Holy Spirit in you. If you rely on your own understanding - do you really believe in the risen Lord? 

To believe - you must step out of yourself - your personal knowledge - in faith and train your heart and mind to trust in Jesus in all situations. He is your Lord by choice - not force. He can and will do for you what he says he will - but it takes your faith and obedience to him for this to occur. To train yourself in obedience you must spend intentional time with Jesus and do specifically what he asks of you. This is how you learn to have faith in the unseen voice of God. 

"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me." John 17:21

"I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it." John 17:14-16 

Crucified In The Flesh

 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

GALATIANS 2:20

To be born again - is to be given new life - guided by a new spirit - the old must die for the new to take hold - you are identified with Jesus in this way. To be broken and molded by the spirit within - to be shaped into the image - the most high God has chosen for you - is the relinquished life of the saint.

Given over in entirety - fear not of what you might lose in giving all to Christ Jesus - but take delight in the fact that he walks with you - on his path. The way of Jesus is the narrow road leading to the narrow gate - Jesus is the way to eternal life.

The body is stubborn and full of all types of anxiety when faced with crisis and the unknown. In this - we know that Christ Jesus is known because he died and rose again and was witnessed by many. Though this truth must be believed by faith - it remains true nonetheless. Therefore, reconcile your mind to the truth about Jesus and worry not about things that you cannot control. If death cannot contain Jesus - what can he not do for you?

"For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born." 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

“But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels." Psalm 81:11-12

" Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7

Unbreakable Faith

  "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."

ROMANS 8:35, 37

The revelation of Jesus is everlasting. To see the truth and be given the way to eternal life is divine grace. Christ Jesus is the risen Lord. His spirit lives eternally. He has overcome the world - we are all things in Christ Jesus for he is Holy.

From everlasting to everlasting the Lord lives - the spirit of truth, wisdom, knowledge, and strength. Christ Jesus is God - the word in the flesh - life everlasting. We are all things in Christ - it is he who strengthens me.

There is no situational hardship that separates us from God. His love passes through every situation and is not bound by time. Jesus is the foundation that does not break or crack. Faith is hope in what is not seen and obedience is a choice of personal will. The Holy Spirit provides prayer through you and for you from Jesus as you seek him and have faith in him.

Guard your mind from being trapped in the reality of what you see and hear. The master in which you serve is evident in how you live and speak. So keep your mind on guard from the evil one who lies to separate you from God. The Holy Spirit provides love, encouragement, guidance, hope and a path that you have not taken. The voice of God does not encourage hate or lies as these things come from Satan. Do not give your flesh to the one that deceives or you will become a deceiver. But keep yourself close to Jesus and pray constantly through the Holy Spirit so patient peace will be born in you and your flesh will follow him.

"He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God." Romans 8:27

“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other." Matthew 6:24

“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness." Matthew 6:22-23

"Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.  For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Decision Of Faith

 "As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger." 

2 CORINTHIANS 6:4-5

Much choice is made and confirmed through humans - decisions - confirmations. In choosing to follow Jesus - "the way," the literal truth of Christ Jesus is a quiet narrow road - there are no people I see. It is here - where the spirit and strength of Christ Jesus in you lives and gives to you peace - love - grace. 

To be allowed to be molded out of your flesh - broken and beaten for the Lord is divine. That is the greatest self-sacrifice - to rid the flesh of yourself - such that in your re-birth - he may live in you. Trust Jesus - call him. He is truth - he is real - he is coming.

Separate yourself both internally and externally from sin and those who choose not to believe. For the Holy Spirit of Christ to dwell in you - you must be re-born and also intentionally follow him. The Spirit does not dwell in those that choose the world and its way of life. The daily choices you make are confirmations of the way you decide to live. Come out of the world and choose salvation and purity.

Life on earth for people is meant for one single purpose - to Love God and then to do his will. He is the creator of the world and all life that is in it. There is no doctrine of fairness that exists or is meant to exist - there are only choices for God. We are called to do his will - not our own. This has been the truth from the beginning of creation and from the beginning of creation - people have chosen disobedience.

If you have ears, hear the truth of life and reconcile yourself to the one who is love - the one that will give you peace, hope and a future. Give yourself to the one that knows exactly how and why you were born and be set free of the bonds that enslave your mind.

"Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness." 1 John 3:4

"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." Hebrews 11:6

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:17-19

Have Faith In Jesus

 "I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace." 

ACTS 20:24

Since the truth is written and manifested in Jesus - we can say with clarity everything is fading away and only Jesus is truth - Jesus is the only way. The call is to "feed my sheep." There is but one choice - Christ Jesus - his will - his love and his word must be revealed - given.

Eternity has no time - neither does the Lord. We are given time as flesh in a decaying world. The time is over - the time has come for the harvest. The Lord's will be done - his kingdom come - the path is Jesus - the way is to follow him and obey him.

The Lords call is for us to be loyal to him - faithful to him - and obedient to him. In a world full of distractions and confusion it is easy to be tricked into following other avenues in pursuit of life. It is easy to take advice from a family member or friend. It is easy to be busy and occupied working to build a fading and failing world. In a world that does not know Jesus as Lord of Lords it is easy to be distracted from following him.

It is not the Lord that prevents people from doing his will with the full power of God in heaven - it is simply a lack of faith. People put their faith in things seen - things they can touch - rather than the unseen. This is a lack of faith - Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. - Hebrews 11:1

There is no storm to great for the Lord to calm and tame. There is no situation in which he will not guide you through. There is no thing he cannot do. It is you that must choose to have faith in him so he can show you the way.

Apprehended By God

 "I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace."

ACTS 20:24

I want nothing, seek nothing and desire nothing but that the Lord's will be done in me such that I may be purposed by him for fulfillment of the will of my Lord Christ Jesus. Everything else is meaningless. To toil about, to move busily from one thing to another is meaningless.

The Lord lives. Christ Jesus is Truth and the Only way to everlasting life. There is but one risen Lord - One God - His name is Jesus. His spirit fills me whole. I am abandoned to the will of my Lord Jesus into eternity - through love - through faith - through obedience - Christ Jesus lives in me!

I am not my own master - I do not give myself life - and I do not belong to myself - but rather I belong to Christ. He found me and redeemed me. He has forgiven me of my sins and washed me clean in his blood. I am born again in his spirit and his truth for his purpose and use for his kingdom which lasts from everlasting to everlasting.

Jesus is Lord of the living. Faith in him is not to be haphazard or halfway. You either recognize Jesus as the risen Lord who can do all things or you do not. There is no middle with Jesus or lukewarm affection that saves you. You are only set free of sin by the blood of Jesus Christ. You can only be born again into the kingdom of heaven through accepting Jesus Christ as Savior asking for forgiveness in his name and then being baptized in the name of the Father - the Son - and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus And The Holy Spirit

“Feed my sheep."

JOHN 21:17 

The call for all creation is to do the Lords will. As humans - we are created - given life through and from God. The quest for all who seek Jesus is love and eternal life. For this, the Lord calls you to "feed my sheep."

To choose his advocate to fulfill his will, it is our job to be powered by the Holy Spirit to be a light for Jesus until he comes. In us - he lives. He will live completely in you - giving you all that he has testified about - Jesus is truth - Jesus is the only way - everything else is fleeting, fading and meaningless.

The Holy Spirit is the Lord's advocate - our helper and mighty counselor that comes from King Jesus. He sends his Holy Spirit to all those that accept him as Lord and Savior - ask for forgiveness in his Holy name and are baptized by water in the name of the Father - the Son - and the Holy Spirit - and then are obedient to him and his will. You see - the Holy Spirit is the Lord's advocate for us to be able to do his will.

We - as humans cannot do the will of King Jesus without the Holy Spirit inside of us. It is the power of the Holy Spirit of King Jesus that allows us to do the Lord's will. There is no human substitute or set of criteria that will suffice in lieu of the Holy Spirit. 

“If you love me, you will obey my commandments. I will ask the Father, and he will give you another helper who will be with you forever. That helper is the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot accept him, because it doesn’t see or know him. You know him, because he lives with you and will be in you." John 14:15-17

“I will not leave you all alone. I will come back to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. You will live because I live. On that day you will know that I am in my Father and that you are in me and that I am in you. Whoever knows and obeys my commandments is the person who loves me. Those who love me will have my Father’s love, and I, too, will love them and show myself to them.” John 14:18-21

"But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me." John 16:7-9

Convicted By Jesus

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep."

JOHN 21:17 

The true nature in getting to know Jesus is that he lives in you. It is always revelation to realize the internal presence of the Lord. Therefore, to be rightly related to him - you notice how much you do without him. Realizing you spend your time with yourself - seeking human knowledge - failing knowledge.

In this truth - sadness can fill you as you realize the presence of the Lord within - but you choose yourself over him in who lives. Allow yourself to be removed so that the complete spirit of Christ Jesus may dwell in you such that he will live through you. 

The Lord will press you on a matter to choose him and his way or yourself and the way of the world. Be willing to be hurt by Jesus to be molded and dependent on only doing his will. He can and will use your body to do his will if you are willing to set yourself aside and take up his cross. The Lord must open you up to your selfish nature if you are going to be removed from doing your own will intentionally and follow him.

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. - Philippians 2:3-4

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing. - James 3:16

He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. - 2 Corinthians 5:15

Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. - Romans 13:8

Do You Love Jesus?

 Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?

JOHN 21:17

The point of the internal hurt felt with the revelation of the Lord is to rightly be molded and broken into his vision. It is through revelation - the Lords will is revealed to you. In this - a moment of pain or sadness to your old self is manifested at how you have always thought of yourself - without first thinking of Christ in you.

There is no true love except that which is given by and for Jesus Christ - everything else is self-serving or self-boasting. To love for the Lord is too be unabashed - unrelenting - and rightly related to the Spirit of the most high God in the name of Jesus Christ.

Sin blunts pain as you distance yourself from the Lord. Pain comes along the line of conviction and awareness to sin. The more a person sins - the less they care because they become numb to the truth which brings forth the pain of what you have done. The Lord ask that you sin no more and come unto him as he is the answer to sin. 

If you love Jesus - you will sin no more. If you love Jesus - you will endure personal pain to be molded by him. If you love Jesus - you will love your neighbor. If you love Jesus - you will become broken bread and poured out wine for those in which the Lord leads to you. If you love Jesus - you will do what he asks of you.

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34

"‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" Matthew 22:37-39

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9

"For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it." Matthew 8:35

“Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." John 3:3