Category: Articles of prophet-eration
December 26th, 2020 by Eric
Time. Place. Matters…
1942… or 2022. What has happened to you?
Truth. Justice. The American way…
What was ment; didn’t stay.
Time and place… what matters?
Truth un-found.
Justice perverted.
American ways now gone.
Torn from the lofty perch; high ideals replaced with dirth.
Truth disgusted.
Justice unwarranted.
Time and place… un-mattered.
Nothing buildable left…
Only sand and dust left in the land; once know for “In God we trust”.
1972… Or 2022. What has happened to you?
The living choosing death.
Death to what is living.
A choice is made.
Reaping destiny’s reward.
The aborted works of man rewarded.
The purposes of God left un-thwarted.
A just justice for the “right”; that was wrong.
A precursory payment for the innocents; crying from the ground.
2020… Or 2022. What has happened to you?
Land of the foul. Grasping at the now.
Where is your future?
“Stump dead! Save America!” They said!
Rotted, core out. They scream and shout.
2020… Or 2022.
Don’t look at what to save.
Moth, rust, and decay.
Only turn, and repent.
The Lord just may relent.
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January 24th, 2020 by Eric
Does the calendar year, draw Destiny near?
Or…
Is it our nearness to The Father, that Destiny Hears?
Is time the mender of all hearts?
Or…
Does a Loving God shorten time?
Are all things for our profit?
Or…
Is there Wisdom’s Grace found in the fasting?
Does our anger bring forth His Righteousness?
Or…
Does His Wrath bring about our peace?
What good is a long life, without our Father’s Relationship?
What benefit is the journey, without The Future Hope?
Where is the Joy for the journey, if we are consumed by darkness?
Where is His (Selfless) Likeness, when we are consumed by our willful selfishness?
What have we been reflecting upon?…
Is it our image; that has been burned upon our destiny?
Or…
Has Destiny’s Image; been engraved upon our hearts, minds, and hands?
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November 12th, 2019 by Eric
Worthless separation.
Separation; brought about by worthless things.
Such Great Value forfeited… for worthless things.
Worthlessness… internally and externally embraced; because we have chosen separation from The One Who IS Value.
Valuing these worthless things; above The Priceless King.
Hording into piles of glittering emptiness; worshipping… our worthless separation.
Putting our hope into the sparkling nothing; when You have told us to put our hope in: NO thing.
God… You ARE The King of Eternal Value; that we have somehow devalued (in our own sight).
How can we… or will we… ever be freed… from our worthless separation?
Our vain thoughts and plans; leading only to devastation.
God… will Your Eternal Value ever be restored in our lives (when You have been devalued so much in our hearts and minds)?
Priceless King.
Decree and free… (please, don’t let us find):
Devastation and… worthless separation.
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Listen to Wisdom and live!
Hear and apply; or die.
In this life… Redemption is available for the repentant.
But..
Compassion is NOT found for evil.
Judgement is evil’s ONLY reward.
People are created for God’s presence.
Therefore, they experience torment when they separate themselves from His presence.
Spit and polish doesn’t bring shine to everything; yet HE illuminates everything He touches.
There is NO waste in Him.
Marks and the martyred are purposeful to those who are submitted into His Hand.
Cries and eagles will not be deterred when they draw near Him.
Clay and wax both melt in His presence.
Matter does NOT matter if He is absent.
Peace and resistance is futile when our hearts are set against Him.
Magnets and magnification pale in the sight of those who draw near Him.
Happy are the hapless; until something else happens.
Distress and anguish are at home in the minds of fools.
Wrecked lives and wretched lies are in the wake of those that shamelessly practice evil.
Woe to the animalistic; that have traded their exalted place, for the base.
Woe to those that practice the “perfect” exterior; embracing the temporal, while neglecting the eternal.
Woe to the manipulators that cloud the atmosphere; taking what was plain, making it hidden.
“Snap”, “Crack”, and “Roar”, comes from fires and fools… Consuming them both.
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Are you God’s Prophet?
Or…
Are you a “profit” of your own religion?
Do your words prop up your own doctrine?
Or…
Do you proclaim HIS Message?
Is your belief Theology?
Or…
Do you trust in your ”me-ology”?
Do you trust in your figured out structure?
Or…
Do you lean upon HIS ability to birth order out of the chaos?
Is your “wisdom” found in searching the dark recesses of your mind?
Or…
Is it found in the Light of His Glory?
Do you live by EVERY proceeding Word?
Or…
Do you dine on the death of your own daily bread?
So what; if you have man’s vindication?
So what; if you are overflowing in material “blessings”?
So what; if you’re moving powerfully in YOUR gifting?
So what; about YOUR prophetic accuracy?
Will ANY of that truly last?
Will ANY of that impress the King?
Will ANY of that award you ETERNAL reward?
Where is your prayer and supplication?
Where is your OBEDIENCE?!
Where is your maturity and growth in your ability to receive from Me?
Where is your return to the heart of the matter; your first love?
Open your eyes!
Open your ears!
See Me.
Hear Me.
Reach out and touch Me; while I may be found.
Stop this game of delay.
This game of your shame.
I have clean garments and a new heart for you. You will be a changed man.
A vessel ready for My use.
Acceptable and pleasing in My sight.
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A warning word for prophetic voices:
We want to be considered “Oracles of God”…
But, we no longer stand on His Word.
Now we say whatever comes to our unregenerate minds.
The less our “revelation” can be backed up by Scripture; the more “revelatory” it becomes to us.
Our words have become a wasteland of deception.
All fluff.
All bloviation.
All of our “words” have become ONLY our own opinions; when in reality our opinions should have NOTHING to do with it!
Has our own doctrine become our god?
Has our understanding of the Word; trumped the REALITY of HIS WORD?
We argue over things based out of our own experiences; refusing to lean on His experience.
Instead, our choices are guided by success and comfort. We completely avoid abasement, rejecting any and all pain.
OUR standard for God’s Prophets has become popularity and influence.
Allowing our egos to tell us:
“Our platform and position; are what qualifies our status as a real prophet from God.”
Where are the Sons of “none” (without pedigree or reputation)?
Where are the Sons of THE One?
Where are the Prophets speaking with clarity from a place of obscurity?
Where is the Revelation from Above; instead of the “promoting” from beneath?
Is our “network”, the only measure of our net worth?
Is our social media account the only thing that counts?
Why do we lean on our own understanding, and speak from our own wisdom?
We quickly travel each path to it’s end; looking for our destiny. Causing us to become tired and full of frustration; with the frenetic pace ever increasing.
We attest that we clearly hear the path for others, but for ourselves; we cannot find.
When we are able to clearly hear and share His Word; why are we left empty inside?
Don’t we recognize that this IS a problem?
Don’t we understand?… (That this should never be!)
Why are we drawn away by the many distractions?
We say: “We need a break from this God business.”
Instead, of being about our Father’s business.
We see the mirage of streams in the desert. The promise of wealth and influence, the clamor of praise and desire; all waiting to quench our thirst…
But, where is our hunger and thirst for God?
How can we be empty; but yet say we have had our fill of Him?
We have: “talked about God all week.”
We have: “just come from a revival meeting.”
We have: “just landed from our international journey.”
However our spiritual plane is empty; when it should be full.
We are experiencing the results of feeding on the wrong “fuel”. Completing one “rat race” in an attempt to fuel another.
Can’t we see our current state of futility?
Prophets and Prophetic People, GOD is our SOURCE!
No wonder we are so pathetic and apathetic… we have abandoned our Source!
Operating in our OWN strength; saying…
WE have the ability.
WE have the gifting.
WE have the knowledge.
WE have the understanding…
Don’t we see? By doing and saying these things; we are falling headlong into the abyss!
We are designed to LIVE by EVERY WORD that proceeds out of His Mouth!
We are supposed to be guided by honoring His Word above our own.
We are to function by DOING what we SEE The Father doing!
Instead many are being guided by their own dreams and functioning through their own desires.
But…
It IS HIS Destiny in us that matters!
It IS His Desire through us that matters!
HIS DESTINY.
HIS DESIRE.
NOT…
Our desire, or our destiny.
Those are both left empty and unfulfilled if they are not full of His.
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(A poem of Knowing)…
Behold the Luminaries!
The Luminaries in Heaven are beholding the Luminaries scattered on the earth.
What are they doing?
Where are they going?
The gazing wonderment ever traveling both ways.
Stars filling up the blackness of each night sky. Shining, radiating; at their own specific frequency of Light.
We stare at them with marvel and wonder.
They likewise marvel at the radiant beauty of the Sons of God being made manifest on the earth.
Shining in the Likeness of their Father.
Each piercing the backdrop of darkness that tries to overtake the expanse.
Beholding & Becoming intensifying as Heaven beholds earth; beholding Heaven.
Look…
At the Sons of God maturing, becoming like Heaven.
See…
The radiant Luminaries; each wondering at the other.
Mutual adoration.
Mutual anticipation.
Behold the Luminaries!!!
See how they shine so bright!
Post script: I just want to profess my love and thankfulness to You, Blessed Trinity! I’m thankful for the entirety of my life; but especially the last 3 years. I can’t wait to see the further growth (in me) and the great adventures we will have and do together! Thank you for being my Daddy! I’m honored to be Your son!
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Images and words
Images are depictions of actions like a snapshot of a moment in time.
Words are another way of communicating this snapshot
Images and words, both are used to express and convey.
Both revealing in their own unique ways thoughts, attitudes, and emotions.
Bringing things from the hidden and unseen; into the open.
More directly however, images typically are an expression of the external; while words often depict the internal.
We now understand that some things are better absorbed through images; and others are better described through words.
Likewise people will absorb things better in one of these two ways…
Visual images for those that are more tactile, and Words corresponding for those that are more auditory.
Slick marketers and wise teachers… both use images and words to convey their message.
satan is NOT oblivious to the use; and impact of images and words. Pornographic images are NOT the only demonic images driving people into fallen action. There are demonically inspired images that lure people into all types of rebellion. Whether that rebellion is rage, abuse, cursing, murder, etc.
Images and words… that are demonically inspired, seem to go over and over in our heads.
But, God has instructed us on how we are to handle this…
“Casting down imaginations (Images in our minds), and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought (thoughts consist of words don’t they?) to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV
Let’s look at what Jesus did when faced with demonic images and words…
“And he (Jesus) healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.” Mark 1:34 ESV
The demons wanted to reveal things against God’s will and timing… so Jesus refused to allow the spread of their words.
Also this…
“But knowing their hypocrisy, He asked them, Why do you put Me to the test? Bring Me a coin (a denarius), so I may see it. And they brought [Him one]. Then He asked them, Whose image (picture) is this? And whose superscription (title)? They said to Him, Caesar’s. Jesus said to them, Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s. And they stood marveling and greatly amazed at Him.” Mark 12:15b-17 AMPC
Images and words belong to someone. They should be rightfully retuned to their owner.
What business does a Christian have in reproducing and spreading the growth of sin.
In what ways do we do this?
By being complicit in doing the marketing for God’s enemy.
Do we as Christians pick up the demonic trap satan has left for us to find?
Do we pick up the images and words to share as we are scrolling along?
Do we “just have to” share those words and images with our friends?
Is our enemy’s words and images the words and images that we find trapped in our heads?
Are his words even on our lips?
“NO! I DON’T WANT TO SEE the demonic images you have found and want to share!”
And…
“NO! I DON’T WANT TO HEAR the words of enchantment from the demonic incantations you have come across!”
Why are we spreading the images and words of our enemy… God’s enemy?
Why do some even share those images and words with their children?
Aren’t we in effect… living by those fallen images and words?
Repeating them over and over; and giving everyone we meet the explicit and wordy details of those images?
Are those THE thoughts and images that make our hearts race?
Are we are consumed by them?
Where is our consumption of God?
“And Jesus said to them, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, you cannot have any life in you unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood [unless you appropriate His life and the saving merit of His blood]. He who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood has (possesses now) eternal life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day. For My flesh is true and genuine food, and My blood is true and genuine drink. He who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood dwells continually in Me, and I [in like manner dwell continually] in him.” John 6:53-56 AMPC
His Image and Word consuming us and our image and words feeding on Him.
We are made in HIS Image and in HIS Likeness!
We are to not only look like God… but, to be filled with His Words!
ENOUGH of our propagation of satan’s spiritual pornography!
ENOUGH of sharing the false image and the false likeness!
ENOUGH of our absorption of those false images and lying words!
They are NOT yours!
Don’t spread; instead SEND those demonic images and words back to where they belong!
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February 21st, 2019 by Eric
What do we do when the heretical are gone?
Do we NOW only heap up their praise?
Do we revise their history?
Will we NOW confront what we were once unwilling to confront?
Will we NOW fly our faith fearlessly; since we no longer experience their opposition?
Do we morn their passing?
Will we cry for them?
When the heretical are gone and you weep for them; are you weeping because:
You miss their sound teaching?
You miss their anointing?
You miss their leadership?
You miss their wisdom?
You miss their prophetic word?
You miss their gifting?
You SHOULD be weeping because they failed to repent!
But, instead of this…
Do you miss their manipulation?
Do you miss their bribery?
Do you miss their sorcery?
Are their seductive ways sorely missed by your eyes?
What do you miss?
Why all the handwringing; prophets?
Didn’t the heretical give ALL the prophets a bad name?
Why are you so distraught?
Or… are you oblivious?
Do you think everything is fine now?
Has the heretical finally made it right (now that they are gone)?
If the heretical would not turn from their heresy in life; will they turn from it in death?
Will their absence wipe their slate clean; or will their debt be left to them with a remaining balance to be paid?
Will I forget their heresy?
Is it meaningless to Me?
Didn’t the little ones stumble and fall because of their abuse?
How can I let their heresy go?
These were their actions NOT Mine!
Their words NOT Mine!
Yes the heretic is gone!
Let none of their heretical heresies remain in your hearts!
The way of the fool shall NOT be established.
Wash your faces, purify your minds, unbind your hearts.
Only the Righteous’ ways shall be established forever.
Let the heretical be truly forgotten.
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December 31st, 2018 by Eric
In order for the following questions to be beneficial, you MUST engage them with honesty. They MUST be answered from your spirit. Take your time. Don’t rush through them.
Read, meditate, then return.
The buffet doesn’t have to be entirely consumed in one sitting. These questions will provoke & inspire your spirit. They will irritate & anger your flesh. Remember, the carnal mind is an enemy to God… The carnal mind is also an enemy to your spirit.
Doesn’t our living spirit line up with His Holy Spirit?
The questions are revealing already 🙂
The goal is to focus on whatever answers Holy Spirit is revealing to you; and begin living towards that.
I want to see us walking in Wholeness…
Blessings
-Eric
Questions revealing Answers :
If your conscience is clean before God; what can “man” do to defile you?
Can ANYONE separate you?
How can “man” clean you up; if your conscience is defiled before God?
Can ANYONE make you right?
What good is a “man salved” conscience; when we live defiled before God?
Will man’s remedy be able to save us from The Living God?
Is your “mountain” bigger than the Rock of Salvation; in your own sight?
How can the Largeness of The Creator be made to look smaller than YOUR “mountain” ?
How were you able to minimize The One Who made the expanse?
How was your “mountainous” situation able to eclipse His View?
Do OUR thoughts somehow escape The Originator of thought?
Do we think, our thoughts are higher than His?
Do we think, our ways are better?
Then, why do we live “set in OUR ways”?
Why do we “dwell” only on OUR thoughts?
Why are our minds consumed with our own construct?
Will OUR plans survive HIS Drafting Table?
Why do we struggle so much over OUR plans if we say: “We are committed to HIS ways” ?
Are we really seeing the future; or does His Future Seed see us?
If His Seed containing the future is in us; why do we dwell in the past?
Can we “taste and see” His Seed’s future fruit; harvesting It in our lifetime?
Isn’t His Seed’s job: To produce in our lives… ?
Or, is His Fruitful Seed wasted (because of OUR hardness); remaining dormant within us?
If His Seed perishes with you… what will your future generations harvest?
If you keep His Revelation a secret… who will proclaim It?
Why did He reveal It in the first place?
Was it so… It could remain a secret?
If you fail to raise The Standard… what standard will your generations have?
Is His Standard of Righteousness even on our “radar”… is It’s cost too high?
If The Promise is ONLY your promise… what will happen when you are gone?
Will The Promised NOW… be erased from the earth?
Are we too full to receive?
Are we too full of pie (in the sky), and cake (in the sweet by and by); to receive the meat… The NOW?
Are we even hungry?
Where is our food… for down here?
Isn’t the meat needed for… HERE?
When we are FULLY consumed in His Presence… what will we need?
Will we be able to USE OUR storehouses of revelation and provision in His Manifest Presence?
If His Lamp Oil remains in the ground… when are It’s benefits realized?
What shuts us down?
Is it the heat or the Light?
Is it the heat (pressure from others) or the Light (exposing our darkness) that causes us to put The Flame of His Fire out?
Is It burning OUR house down?
Are we trying to save the worthless wood, hay, and stubble of our lives?
Saving what He is coming to burn?
Where is the Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones?
What is the state of HIS House in our lives?
Is it a shack, a closet, or a secret place; is it so small, so secret… WE can’t even find It?
Can we remain faithless; yet stay in the Household of Faith?
Can we dwell in unbelief; yet tabernacle as a Believer?
Can our lives repeatedly deny Christ (displaying our unrepentance); yet be counted BY CHRIST as a Christian?
Will there be any need for further witnesses against us?
In the end… will our lives be our harshest accuser?
Will we allow remnants of our FORMER brokenness to persist; after encountering The One Who is Wholeness?
Why would we accept it?
Who told you this (forever brokenness) was so?
Was it Jesus?
Is the touch of The Restorer; suddenly unable to FULLY restore?
Is it a praise-full testimony of The Healer; that we continue to limp?
Then why do we proclaim it?
Does our inability (to believe) affect His Reality?
Doesn’t The One Who IS Complete Wholeness want COMPLETE WHOLENESS for His people?
Does He, hinder His Own desire?
Remember NO demon in hell can hinder/separate us from His Love… then, WHO HINDERS WHOLENESS?
Do we marvel at our lack while He marvels at our unbelief?
Does our listlessness; kiss The Son… or make Him angry?
Is the only goal of our pursuit: to not be devoured & simply “make it”?
How are you going to experience (or expect to experience) His fringe benefits; if you continue to play it safe?
Where did the “play it safe” & “middle of the road” mindset come from?
Did it come from Jesus?
Did He tell us to play it safe? Did He tell us to avoid extremes… or does He Live EXTREME?
Does The Living Word; forsake His Word?
Does The One Who placed His Word above His Very Own Name; take It down?
Does The One Whose Word Endures Forever; retire HIS Word?
Has He “moved on” from It?
Or is THE Word…. revealed and expanded exponentially; for eternal ages of time without time?
Where will ALL the doubting end?
Where will ALL the deception melt away?
Where will ALL the lies be unable to speak?
Where will ALL the tongues bow down, in worship?
Where will ALL the ending things end, and the eternal things begin?…
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December 23rd, 2018 by Eric
”Let’s go down to the soothsayer.”
A soothsayer is someone who says the sooth (truth). Predicting the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence.
Did you know there are WRONG ways to gain knowledge, wisdom, and truth?
Adam and Eve encountered the first soothsayer in The Garden of Eden:
But the snake said to the woman, “You will not die. God knows that if you eat the fruit from that tree you will learn about good and evil, and then you will be like God!” The woman could see that the tree was beautiful and the fruit looked so good to eat. She also liked the idea that it would make her wise. So she took some of the fruit from the tree and ate it. Her husband was there with her, so she gave him some of the fruit, and he ate it. Then it was as if their eyes opened, and they saw things differently. Genesis 3:4-7a Easy Read Version.
The snake had told them SOME sooth; but NOT the whole truth!
Look at this interesting correlation in 2 Timothy 3:5-7 The Passion Translation:
“They may pretend to have a respect for God, but in reality they want nothing to do with God’s power. Stay away from people like these! For they are the ones who worm their way into the hearts of vulnerable women, spending the night with those who are captured by their lusts and steeped in sin. They are always learning but never discover the revelation-knowledge of truth.”
Sounds very much like the snake and Eve, in the Garden; doesn’t it?
But how do we see this soothsaying happening today?
In many ways it is subtle (just like the Garden), it shouts part of the truth while denying the Whole Truth… (God).
Many people today, like using a spiritual slot machine; will go from source to source looking for “their word” from God. Once they pull the handle and don’t like what they get; they are off to the next. And the next. And the next. Until they finally get the “word” they are looking for.
Do we think God has a different word for us; when we haven’t received THE Word He has already given?
Soothsaying “prophets” have not been enough.
Some have even searched out for themselves soothsaying algorithms; letting computer coding tell them their “word” for the upcoming year.
How about screenshot-ing your magic 8 ball “word” for the day?
They will say in defense of how they received the word…
“But, It (the word) bares witness with my spirit.”
These people say they are Believers!
What spirit are we of?
Taking the Holy and Prophetic Words from God; turning them into something sterile… something gotten from a phone app!
Replacing the FLOWING Revelation from His Spirit to our spirit; with something synthesized and plastic!
Soothsaying alive and well in our modern religion.
How do we escape going down with the lie of the soothsayers?
We must stop and…
Repent! Reject the wisdom of man.
Repent! Reject being driven by our desires.
Repent! Reject prophetic heresies.
Let’s ascend the Hill of the Lord.
Let’s exalt His Name together.
Let’s reject ALL the false ways of receiving knowledge, revelation, wisdom, and truth.
Let’s let, The Bible tell us so!
Let’s NEVER attempt to replace a soothsaying algorithm, for The Living God!
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December 4th, 2018 by Eric
You are frustrated.
It SEEMS like none of your words or actions matter.
It APPEARS that you are not getting through.
Not making an impact.
No one is listening (to the message you have been given).
No one is watching (your hard work and faithfulness).
So what will you do in your frustration?
What will you allow the discouragement to do?
Will you go and worship at the pagan temple?!!!
Will you bow down and worship the NO gods?!!!
Will the NO gods lavish their praise upon you?
Will their followers listen to your newly found false “wisdom”?
What will you begin to teach them; that have been sinning from the beginning?
Will the NO gods be able to reward you for your faithfulness?
They cannot even feed themselves; how can they reward you?
Son of man, do you not realize that those you are trying to influence have rejected Me?
Whose Words; have you been given?
Were the “Words” that caused your frustration; your own?
Is this the reason for your frustration?
You are frustrated; because they refuse to listen to the Words that I have given.
Recognize this…
I gave My very Own Life for those that have rejected Me.
MY WORDS were a reproach to their ears.
MY ACTIONS of Love were ignored by their intentional blindness.
They have rejected Me.
Do you want to be accepted by them?
If you are from Me and sent of Me; won’t they also reject you?
You feel their loneliness, for they are lonely.
You crave oneness, but don’t blind your own eyes!
Crave THE Oneness in My Light!
Experience THE Companionship of Me!
I will never leave those alone, that run to Me!
I AM their Father and they ARE My children.
They will NEVER lack nourishment from Me.
They will NEVER be abandoned.
I will NEVER reject them.
I call them My Own. My Portion. MY Reward!
(My response, from the cave of my despair… I cried out the song of my ascent)
Lord, I repent of my frustration…You ARE enough!
If I never see in my mortal what You have shown by Your Spirit… You ARE enough!
If no one heeds the Words that have been given… You ARE enough!
If my sacrifices of praise are never seen in the earth… You ARE enough!
If my actions never cause anyone to change… You ARE enough!
If my heart never impacts anyone else… You ARE enough!
If my fear and reverence are deemed as paranoia… You ARE enough!
If I never experience dwelling in fellowship, with those that fear You… You ARE enough!
When my body grows weak and and fails me… You ARE enough!
Help me to reject ALL the frustrations that try to hide You!
Because, Lord…
YOU ARE ENOUGH!
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September 18th, 2018 by Eric
Are the stars limited in their brilliance when we can’t see them?
Are the Heavenly Bodies missing because they are hidden from view?
Do the ancient rivers stop their flow because of our modern conveniences?
Is the rhythm of The Triune affected by our dissonant chord?
Does our temporal sway His Eternal?
Does the opinions of the masses convince The One?
Does our corrupt justice, corrupt The Judge?
Is His Truth affected by our lies?
We are blind and cannot see… does this mean that everyone is blind?
We are deaf and refuse to hear… is there no sound to be heard?
We are mute and too unlearned to speak… is there no one speaking?
Why do we rely on the current trend which cannot support us?
Why do we abandon the old paths?
Why do we tear down the ancient marker, and remove it from it’s place?
Why are our hearts torn?
Isn’t our gaze supposed to be fixed?
Idle minds and busy bodies… where is Our (with Him) resting place?
Selah…
O how I long for the Fountains that flow from You!
You are my Foundation!
My God, You are my Source!
I cannot deny Your Sovereignty in my life.
I am truly; and only dust without You!
Come, Breathe again so we would Live!
We have left our burning place, the place where we were set ablaze.
Forgive us.
Don’t forget us.
Remember THIS generation; don’t wait until the next!
May our prayers draw You like You once drew us!
Come see the place we have prepared.
We will rearrange it to YOUR liking!
Don’t remove Your Presence from us forever; because of Your anger.
Come near, consume EVERYTHING that hinders Love!
You have waited patiently for us… we will wait, in faithful obedience to You!
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August 19th, 2018 by Eric
Is it true because we have “experienced” it?…
Or is it true because the Spirit of Truth has told us so?!!!
Should we be “led around” ONLY by what we have experienced?….
Or should we be led by Holy Spirit’s Words of Truth?
Is it “true” because we have OUR frame of reference; OUR wineskin of:
“That’s how we’ve always done it”.
Also…
“It makes sense to me”?
Is THIS how we should operate?
Or…
Are we willing to embrace the “foreign” because we KNOW the Voice that IS speaking?
Is the Truth (that is longing to be expressed) hindered by our perceived knowledge of Him?…
Will we allow Him to mold and shape us?
Or…
Will our plans and head knowledge persist in limiting Him; in our lives?
If we have never seen “It”, or ever heard of “It’s” existence; does that limit “It” from being true?
Why then do we accept things as “the way they have always been”; when we are SO limited in our personal perception and scope of time? (Life is but a vapor.)
Why do we think that we must serve (repetitively) another man’s vision in order to be able to fulfill OUR Father’s Vision?
Why does “our” version of “kingdom” look so different than God’s?
Why are we self-sequestered, into a closed loop box; when He has called us into HIS green pastures?!!!
Do we like the “box” better because of it’s name or newness?
Is it still not a box?…
He has called us into His flowing River!
Why do we CONTINUE to put our hope in THIS life; when we have been told: “if we only have hope in this life, we are of all men most miserable”?
Why do we disparage those with life giving words in their mouths?
Is it because we’re afraid they will affect our “position” or “platform”?
Is it because “we” didn’t say it?
WAKE UP!
The Word Itself brings Life!
Why disparage the CLEANSED vessel?
You didn’t clean it.
It did not clean itself.
The Master Himself has purified the vessel.
He has anointed it’s lips with His Holy Fire.
He has filled it with GOOD things.
He has filled it with NEEDED things.
Yet you say:
“It is not yet time for the vessel to speak”.
And…
“It is not yet time for the Word to be released.”
Mortal man…you neither cleansed, nor filled the vessel; so you should remain silent and receive the Clean Words that flow from His purified vessel. Heading those Words that have been sent to you; and your house, for your time of great need.
Yet you persist in your arrogance saying:
“We can hear God for ourselves”.
And…
“We commune directly with our Father.”
Yes, this is how it is intended!
Yes, this is how it should be!
But…
You refuse the cleansing.
You refuse the filling.
Just as you refuse My vessel and the Words; My Words that he speaks.
Stop speaking your own words, full of vain imaginations.
Stop your gluttony of actions; play acting at having this “god thing” all figured out.
Have I not begun a New Thing?
Then how will you know It?
If you refuse My Messenger when He speaks; how will you participate?
How will you be able to engage correctly?
Be assured, My Message will engage; with you.
Kiss the Son lest He be angry.
Honor The King.
Shouldn’t there be honor & honor MUCH MORE; for The Most High King?!!!
Treat Him with the utmost respect and give His messengers the honor of receiving what they carry…
Their KING’S WORD!
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Can you see the colors in God’s Masterpiece of Love?
Can we see His “Love” Masterpiece clearly?
An artist paints with as many colors as they can see. If an artist doesn’t see certain colors well; they will not use them. Likewise, someone who collects works of art; selects their favorite works based on what they can see. If the collector doesn’t see certain colors well; they will not be able to select the masterpiece.
In the same manner, many of us have become so myopic to God’s innumerable colors of Love; that we are unable to receive It. Why are we choosing to see His Love only through our favorite shade of “gray”?
Why do we reject the other colors in God’s infinite color-wheel?
Because the color is not our chosen shade…
We refuse to receive His Love displayed through Holiness; with Its lush, green grasses of growth.
The fresh Love of His Revelation; like the blue azure sky, is lost on us.
The crystal clearness of Purity, and white foam of Righteousness; rushing through the river of Love, can no longer be appreciated.
Bright yellow sunflowers; majestically beaming God’s Loyalty of Love, no longer radiate His presence to us.
The amber glow of Suffering; depicted by the evening sun, now seems to only whisper something other than Love… because of our myopic vision.
What color is “take no responsibility” mixed with “only affirmation”? I don’t know, but it has become a very popular color of “love”; to this generation.
Many cannot receive God’s Love, except in their own chosen form. All else is rejected. His Love IS calling for us to “take responsibility”, while many immediately reject it. God is Lovingly affirming to us that we MUST grow up into maturity.
Isn’t The Creator of Love; who IS Himself Love, the best one to define Love?
Why then, do we choose to be locked into our own view; our own version of “love”?
Why have we chosen to become so colorblind?!!! So myopic?! So completely monotone?!
Loving correction, is now hate to us. Words of truth spoken in Love are rejected as false; because in order to receive them we must accept responsibility…And we refuse to accept responsibility. Our world of “love” has become one single monosyllabic, monotone abstract; lacking color. Everything is hidden. Indistinguishable. Unrecognizable. A blob of uniformity. Devoid of definition and purpose. A dark gray slab of nothingness.
But…
God’s Love is NOT like that! God’s Love is NOT one color! It is NOT muted! He sees ALL the colors perfectly. He knows the FULL color spectrum. His Love is NOT limited to only “one color” taken from the box of Love!
He uses these and many other colors to express His Love:
Correction, Mercy, Justice, Grace, Truth, Humility, Power, Sacrifice, Righteousness, Instruction, Exhortation, His Written Word (The Bible), The Living Word (Jesus), the indwelling of His Internal Witness (Holy Spirit), Compassion, Rebuke, Encouragement, the allowance of Testing, Perseverance, Purity, People, All Situations, All Creation, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control. And on and on…
Everything demonstrated towards us, from Him; is a demonstration of His Love. Otherwise we would be swept from the face of the earth, never to be remembered again.
We must NOT refuse His colorful masterpiece of Love! We must be able to see and receive more than one or two; of His Colors of Love.
He wants to expand our understanding of His Love. He wants to remove any false, myopic view of His Love.
We must not allow ourselves to remain colorblind; to His Masterpiece of Love! Embrace His Love afresh; without the colorblindness.
“Here’s what I want you to do: Buy your gold from Me, gold that’s been through the refiner’s fire. Then you’ll be rich. Buy your clothes from Me, clothes designed in Heaven. You’ve gone around half-naked long enough. And buy medicine for your eyes from Me so you can see, really see.” Revelation 3:18 MSG
Don’t we want to see His Love Masterpiece as it truly is?
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Love for you is stronger than the sorrow I bear.
Desire for your presence is aching within me.
The quietness of your voice roars in my ears.
Where can I find the depths of you, within me?
Will there always be degrees of separation?
Will I have to stand at a distance to admire you?
Who can hide the gaping wound of my heart?
Scarecrows in the deserted places have roosts.
But, seemingly no one comes to visit me.
Where are the ones clamoring for my touch?
Has their lovesickness found “recovery”?
Who has stolen the love in their hearts for me?
Will they see me in the thief’s eyes; and return?
Oh, how I miss our quiet times together.
There were no obstacles between us; only love.
Love that kept us up at night; looking intently.
Blazing with passion for each other was natural.
No spark was needed; our flame was brilliant.
Where are those days of unrestrained burning?
Did you restrict the fire, until the fire went out?
There was no shortage of fuel in my eyes for you
The days of our joy were to be innumerable.
No questions, no answers; only pure bliss.
Where is the delight of being; beginning being?
These times outside of time; were made to last.
Can you go; without me?
You have made me go; without you.
Stop foolish separation; come requite my love.
Return to me.
Seek me out.
Find me waiting; burning with desire for you.
You’ll find me when you seek me full; completely.
Come, be arrested in me; fullness of life so free.
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True words about false prophets-
There is great misunderstanding and deception concerning false prophets. Many people think false prophets give untrue details about future events. This can happen. But, what is so deceptive about false prophets is: their future predictions CAN come to pass (either in actuality, or through the use of seemingly vague language).
This shakes the belief that: “The test of a false prophet is… their word didn’t come to pass.”
How do you think so many were, and are being deceived by false prophets? If nothing they “prophesied” ever came to pass; soon very few would follow them.
Sometimes false prophets have very convincing proofs or signs. It is possible for them to give very accurate and precise details. These can be very accurate about a given situation.
But, it is NOT what God is saying!
The revealed truth is this:
False prophets declare what THEY WANT God to say!
True prophets declare what God IS saying and what He IS saying NOW!
Examples:
False prophets will say peace and safety while God is saying it is time for war and upheaval.
They will say it is time for feasting; when God says it is time for fasting.
They will say it is time to refrain from negativity; when God wants to confront sin.
They will say it is a time for celebration; when God says it is a time for travail and weeping.
They will say it is time for prosperity; when God says there is a famine in the land.
They will ignore the continuance of sin in His people saying:
“We have prepared our hearts for revival”.
While God longs for those called by His name to turn away from sin; so He can come and revive us.
They clamor for unity; as long as it is their compromised and contaminated version of unity.
While God declares: His unity is found in purity!
I recently heard some well-known “platform prophets” (you discern which kind they are) talking recently about their fasting. A fast they were encouraging others to join in with them.
I was mortified at the description of their “fasting”.
These are their true; yet unbelievable responses. I would not have believed it myself. But, I heard and saw them on the recorded broadcast in which they talked about their “call to fasting” for over an hour.
One said “I’m fasting by celebrating.”
The next one said “I’m fasting by feasting.”
The third one said “I’m fasting (from) negativity.”
Unfortunately, they were all serious!!!
They said that they were “fasting” on behalf of their region (which is a leader in spiritual wickedness). But, they did NOT say their region was especially wicked; or even particularly wicked at all!
They also did NOT respond like Isaiah:
“Then said I, Woe is me! For I am undone and ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”
Isaiah 6:5 AMPC
Nor did they respond like John did in Matthew 3 declaring for us “To flee the wrath to come!”
Sin was NOT confronted in their discussion. Repentance was a passing afterthought.
But, they did say: “revival is coming”…
What?!!!
Revival coming to a people that REMAIN wicked?
Wicked like Sodom and Gomorrah!
Sounds like something straight out of the Bible. Wickedness overrunning, with the cries of “peace, peace” from the false prophets; while God must come in suddenly with swift judgement!
These men have “position”.
They have a “platform”.
But, does any of that matter?
Except for the fact that they have a position and a platform to spread lies!
Shouldn’t we rather obey God; than men?!!!
Where’s our discernment?!!!
Did you know?
Our discernment is eaten away because we refuse to confront error and continue to swallow lies.
The more “tainted things” (lies/half-truths) that we swallow; the less we are able to discern “tainted things”.
Did you know?
ALL current prophets and prophecies WILL line up with Scripture. Lining up themselves with either the true prophets and prophecies in Scripture; or with the false prophets and prophecies in Scripture.
Did you know?
The most deceptive enemy is the one that speaks your language!
For clarification and some better understanding for those that would say:
“Where’s the grace?”
And…
“We all miss it at times.”…
We as Believers are to be filled with Holy Spirit and as such are able to prophecy. There is much learning and growing for new Believers; in many ways they are like young children.
HOWEVER…
The five fold office gifting of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher is NOT to be filled with young children; but with mature sons!
Someone that fills one of those offices is held to a higher standard. Those offices are NOT to be filled with “guess work” or the ideas of men; but with the Wisdom of God flowing through mature sons!
They (the people themselves) in those offices either line up with the Spirit and Word of God proving themselves true. Or, they are NOT in alignment with God’s Spirit and Word; and prove themselves false.
We have been given these two things to combat and discern false prophets: God’s Word and Holy Spirit. Each person that is operating in the true five fold office will/should line up with God’s Word and Holy Spirit.
We must do our part by stopping our receiving of things from false prophets and other false five fold gifts. Stop trying to “weed out” the good words from the bad. Reject hearing from them! They are broken cisterns. In their current state they CANNOT give forth the fresh, life giving water from above! Their only flow is the brackish, stinking flow of self-contamination.
Body of Christ…
Stop receiving deception!
Stop receiving from false apostles, false prophets, false evangelists, false shepherds, and false teachers!
Start receiving and demonstrating God’s discernment!
We MUST get our discernment back!
We can only do this by returning to The Source of Truth!
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February 21st, 2018 by Eric
The nearness of your Destiny! 2/20/18
The enemy constantly tells the devout Jewish scholars and prophets:
“Your Messiah is near! He is about to arrive!”
This thought and mindset strengthens the lie:
“The Messiah has not yet come.”
What if likewise our constant “future look” for the “destiny” (that we are supposed to be already walking in) causes us to miss The Destiny; as we pass Him by, every day!
The enemy loves to tell us:
“Your destiny is close at hand!”
Causing us to miss or lose focus on The Destiny, that has already arrived.
Doesn’t the thought:
“Your destiny is near! It is about to arrive!”
Cause us to overlook the NOW; and for our focus to be drawn only into the future?
Causing us to draw back (from pressing forward) and to hold out for a future time?
Resulting in a forever pattern of waiting?
Doesn’t this thought and mindset strengthen the lie:
“Your destiny has not yet come.”
But, what about…
“There is a time to be born” (and here you are)!
You have entered into your destiny (to live for Him)! You have already surrendered your life to Him; right?
“Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own, You were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for, made His own]. So then, honor God and bring glory to Him in your body.”
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Amplified Classic Edition
We say that we hear this. We say that we know this. Yet, day after day of our finite time on this earth passes; while we say in concert with our enemy:
“Any day now my destiny is coming!”
“I think I see it; but it’s late in the day. I guess it will come tomorrow!”
(The enemy grins and chuckles with glee at our waste of another day.)
Knowing that tomorrow never comes!
How reckless and foolish!
To think that we are waiting on “our destiny”.
All the while… our Destiny (Jesus) has already come!
Jesus making and showing THE Way!
We are supposed to be:
Following in Jesus’ footsteps.
About our Father’s business.
Expanding His Kingdom through wisdom given by Holy Spirit.
Instead, we allow satan to trim another day away. Another day without Kingdom expansion.
satan has planned to “run the clock out” on us.
Insurance companies, and lawyers; are encouraged to “run out the clock” on their claimants, or the opposing side. Insurance companies and lawyers know:
There is a finite time for claims to be made; and for legal justice to take place. Likewise our enemy knows we have a finite time to do our Father’s will; here on the earth. Using this knowledge, satan will try to distract us and “run the clock out” on us.
We are looking for Jesus’ return (and rightly so); but doesn’t Scripture state:
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”.
What if His imminent return IS a hundred years from now?
Will we not return to Him sooner?
Are any of us promised our next breath?
Since this is the case; shouldn’t we live every day like it is our last?
One day it will be!
Are we saving the knowledge we have been given, for the next life?
Are we forever waiting on “our destiny”?
Forever, waiting to start this race?
Waiting to fight the Good Fight of Faith?
What about the God given: Dreams, visions, revelation, adventures, exploits, resources, etc.
Will we be able to use; or more fully pursue these things after this life is over?
After this life we will be in His presence; dwelling in His House.
What “destiny” do we NOW possess that He will have need of… there?
Will our dreams, visions, revelation, adventures, exploits, resources, etc; (if left unused) be able to add value to His Kingdom… there?
Isn’t the “HERE and NOW” where all those things that we have been given; are destined for?
We hear about “the last days” in our meetings. At least we used too. Many people are deaf to this message saying:
“I have heard about this since I was a little kid”.
But, in reality how many days does each of us have left?
Are these not OUR last days?
Will we not soon meet The Master?
We want to make Him proud.
We want to not be ashamed at His appearing.
“Yes, my dear children, live in Him. If we do this, we can be without fear on the day when Christ comes again. We will not need to hide and be ashamed when He comes. You know that Christ always did what was right. So you know that all those who do what is right are God’s children.”
1 John 2:28-29 Easy Read Version
A child focuses and learns from it’s father and mother. If there are brothers and sisters surrounding; a child focuses and learns from them also. We as God’s Children should focus on our Father. We should focus on our Elder Brother- Jesus. We should listen and obey Holy Spirit as He speaks and guides us into all truth. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have already been revealed to us.
Shouldn’t Their “learning” already be evident in our lives?
Or, is Their “learning” waiting on a future destiny in order to be revealed in our lives?
Children of God we need to:
Reject the focusing and learning from a “future destiny” since it allows The Destiny that has already arrived; to be missed!
Don’t continually pass your Destiny by!
Yes! Your Destiny is close at hand!
(He’s the One with the nail scarred hands!)
Yes! He has future glory to be revealed as well!
But, don’t allow the future to cause you to only stop and look; waiting.
And…
Missing the reality of the NOW with Him!…
Go ahead and enter in with Him!…
Children of God-
Enter into… your Destiny!
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January 10th, 2018 by Eric
12:12am 1/10/18
What if the “new season” you are entering into is:
Deception?
If it is…
How do we combat this?
#1- By doubling down (making sure) of your knowledge and contextual understanding of the Word. (His meaning! Not yours or someone else’s meaning.)
(See 2 Peter 3:16 & 17)
#2- By leaning into your previously gained knowledge of Holy Spirit; and following His lead. (See John 16:13)
#3- By knowing those that labor among you.
(See 1 Thessalonians 5:12)
#4- By NOT leaning on your own understanding, and in all your ways acknowledging Him.
(See Proverbs 3:5 & 6)
Don’t make provision for the “new” to be used against you!
Don’t let the “new” terminology; baffle and confuse you!
Don’t allow the repackaging of the same, old trick; to stumble you!
Don’t allow the allure of “a fresh start”; to be the “beginning of the end” for your faith!
Don’t over value someone else’s “hearing from God”; and thereby nullifying your own ability to hear Him!
Don’t despise and reject what is being spoken on the inside of you!
If you don’t (or can’t) trust God’s Voice on the inside of you; why do you trust His Voice so much in others?!!
This is surely a time to take extra special care; in many people’s lives!
God definitely has more for you; than what you have previously experienced!
But, the devil has “new”, repackaged, shiny, and alluring Deception ready for you as well.
Be aware of what you are choosing!
Soberly-
Eric
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January 5th, 2018 by Eric
“”If your post “offends” me; will you pull it down?
If you are speaking what God has spoken (and it offends me); will you remove it?””
If the “misunderstanding” of what is being said redacts the document for everyone; now won’t everyone misunderstand?
Will they NEVER hear the truth in the first place?
Will the total meaning (of the truth, revelation, or prophecy) be lost on everyone; because of one person’s misunderstanding?
If it was your own word that you spoke; you should have remained quiet in the first place, prophet.
“”What if I simply don’t like what you have spoken? Will you “shut up” forever?””
If you do “shut up” (from speaking God’s Word); is that the Lord’s desire, or the enemy’s?
“”If I don’t like one post or “word” you have proclaimed (and you remove it); shouldn’t you be proactive and delete them all?””
The enemy sure would like to remove ANY record of our recorded good.
he would like to tear down everything we have built for God’s Kingdom.
Jesus said:
“If your eye offends, you should pluck it out.” (See Matthew 5:29)
Doesn’t this refer to the flesh holding us back; causing our stumbling?
Then why do we pluck out, or remove what has been given by God; because it offends someone’s flesh?!!!
If we remove what God has said, to make room for our flesh; we are definitely following a demonic idea, of pleasing the flesh and aborting the Word of God!
The Word of God brings correction, reproof, and encouragement (See 2 Timothy 3:16). Since people refuse correction and reproof; it is impossible for them to receive TRUE encouragement.
If it is a Word from God; that you have received:
Shout it out!
Make it plain! (No adding or subtracting)
Get it out there! (Yes this includes whatever media you have at your disposal: sermons, teachings, your small group, other Christian brothers and sisters in far away places, internet broadcasts, blogposts, tv, radio, and yes even social media feeds…just proclaim it!)
Don’t you know that:
“the Word of the Lord was rare in those days” (See 1 Samuel 3:1)?
Will you make It even rarer?
And whatever you do IF it IS a Word from the Lord:
Don’t remove, or edit It!
When we stand before Him; we will answer according to His Word given us, and our response to It.
If legitimate questions are raised; answer them as Holy Spirit gives you wisdom. If He gives you no response to the question asked; remain silent! If you made a syntax error, or truly misspoke in an area; then fix it!
Prophets & prophetic people…
NEVER and I say again; NEVER try blotting out a Word from God!
Prophets, by choosing your word over His; you are filling the vessel He has cleaned, with mud and dirt. You have become full of yourself! Our Elder Brother’s (Jesus’) example was this:
He emptied Himself! (See Philippians 2:7)
We know that God can use whatever vessel He chooses. We also know: the gifts and callings are without repentance (See Romans 11:29).
But…Will He choose a vessel full of itself?
Or will He choose one that allows His pure flow to have room to flow and remain uncontaminated? He has the freedom and the ability to choose whatever vessel He chooses!
He has consecrated us and purposed us in this:
“You, therefore, must be perfect [growing into complete maturity of godliness in mind and character, having reached the proper height of virtue and integrity], as your heavenly Father is perfect. [Lev. 19:2, 18.]” Matthew 5:48 AMPC
And…
“But as the One Who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all your conduct and manner of living. For it is written, You shall be holy, for I am holy. [Lev. 11:44, 45.]” 1 Peter 1:15-16 AMPC
May we remain unwavering in our devotion to Him. Unmoved by the cries of the flesh. A Word from the Lord IS antithetical to our flesh! So of course the flesh is going to cry out. Death to the flesh is It’s purpose!
Never be intimidated, or let your obscurity affect the perspicuity God has given you!
Let your words fall to the ground; because His never will!
Don’t be the “one” caught trying to pull His Word down! You will only succeed in destroying yours!
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December 14th, 2017 by Eric
Deu (Do) what Jesus Deu (Do)!
What do Deuteronomy…
8:3
6:16
& 6:13
Have in common?…
Jesus took these Scriptures from the book of Deuteronomy and whipped the devil with them; during Jesus’ time of temptation in the wilderness!
Jesus didn’t need to take His favorite refrigerator Bible verse out of context; and use it on the devil. Jesus used His intimate knowledge of The Scriptures in context and repudiated the devil!
Jesus (The Living Word) used The Word!
Not some “rebuke”!
Not some “formula”!
Jesus used 3 small portions from Deuteronomy!
We say we “know” much more; and many more “famous” Scriptures than that!
We should have a large understanding and knowledge of His Word. We have a larger written volume of text than existed at Jesus’ time here on earth.
We aught to “know”, but…
How’s that in actuality working out for us?
Do we really “know” The Word?…
Or are we merely aquatinted with Him?
We MUST…
KNOW The Word!
Not simply some rebuke or formula!
Only our “know” of HIS Word will allow us to stand up to the test!
And…
Don’t worry we will be tested!
This is much more than mental accent. This is NOT simply understanding His Word with our carnal mind. Our carnal mind is an enemy of God; and besides that we are supposed to have a renewed one.
We are supposed to be in INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP with Him. Not a ritualistic or formulaic one; but a relationship that is grounded in Spirit and Truth!
The seven sons of Sceva tried using a ritualistic formula…
They tried out their “social media” like and follow of Jesus…
They “knew” the stories about Jesus. They probably even repeated some of His words!
But…
How did that lack of REAL RELATIONSHIP and KNOWLEDGE of The Living Word work out for them?
Let’s look at this Biblical account in God’s Word:
“Some Jews also were traveling around forcing evil spirits out of people. The seven sons of Sceva, one of the leading priests, were doing this. These Jews tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus to make the evil spirits go out of people. They all said, “By the same Jesus that Paul talks about, I order you to come out!” But one time an evil spirit said to these Jews, “I know Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” Then the man who had the evil spirit inside him jumped on these Jews. He was much stronger than all of them. He beat them up and tore their clothes off. They all ran away from that house. All the people in Ephesus, Jews and Greeks, learned about this. They were all filled with fear and gave great honor to the Lord Jesus. Many of the believers began to confess, telling about all the evil things they had done. Some of them had used magic. These believers brought their magic books and burned them before everyone. These books were worth about 50,000 silver coins. This is how the word of the Lord was spreading in a powerful way, causing more and more people to believe” Acts 19:13-20 Easy Read Version
Four things leapt out to me concerning this Scripture; and what we are talking about.
#1- We see that the demonic forces have a “know” or knowledge of Jesus! And they also “knew” of the Kingdom work that Paul was doing under Jesus’ authority. The demons also “knew” or recognized ritualistic formulas; those formulas and words devoid of relationship. The demons recognized and responded to the lack of true knowledge in those confronting them.
#2- The imposters (or posers) were “beat up”, “stripped” and exposed by the devil.
#3- Isn’t it amazing that “great fear” and “great honor” was given to Jesus because of this event! It wasn’t just the believers; but ALL the people in Ephesus! Jews and Greeks alike!
#4- We see another miraculous thing taking place. The believers that had been half in, and half out brought their occultic books to be burned in the fire!
The halfhearted became “all in”!
What a miracle!
Many times on the earth, since God’s Word has been revealed in written form; persecution, or lack of resources has made the entirety of God’s written Word unavailable. Resulting in individuals, villages, or even entire regions only having a section, book, or single page of The Word if God!
LOOK!!!…
The Word was made manifest in flesh and blood and we beheld the radiance of His Glory!…
“And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth. [Isa. 40:5.]” John 1:14 AMPC
I urge us too:
“Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 AMPC
What if we followed Jesus’ example; and knew The Word to the extent it is intended?
What if we dwelt in intimate communion with Him?…
Then we would be able to fight the enemy without having to pivot. We could stay rooted and grounded; in the offensive and defensive strength of His Word. Then, like Jesus; we could stay in one book of the Bible, or in one section of Scripture and defeat the enemy! How awesome and rewarding it would be; to become one with His Word as He has intended! Not allowing one jot or tittle to be wasted or missed by us; but fully embracing all that He has!
Yes the demons would be subject to us (because of our “know” and oneness with The Word). But, we would instead rejoice; because God has seen fit to record the entirety of our being… in Heaven! Where moth and rust does not destroy; and neither can anyone break in and steal! An everlasting reward! (See Luke 10:20)
Let’s… Deu (Do) like Enoch and Elijah (the two men who “knew” too much). So much in fact; God could no longer stand ANY separation from them!
Let’s… Deu (Do) ALL He has purposed in His heart; for us to Deu (Do)!
Let’s… Deu (Do) what Jesus Deu (Do) and destroy the works of the devil!
Bless you guys greatly in your communion with The Word!
Be richly blessed!-
Eric
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October 14th, 2017 by Eric
Why do we allow situations and influences that we have “removed” ourselves from; to continue having influence in our lives?
We even say: “God has removed us from the situation”. In many cases this is true; God has removed us! If this is the case; why do we allow bitterness and offense to be the dominant traits in that area of our lives?
Yes; learn that the stove eye is hot. Do not put your hand there. But, don’t be offended at or by stoves! Don’t reject cooking altogether!
Is that the object lesson to be learned?
Is the reason we were removed by God, or the reason we removed ourselves; so we could grow in bitterness? I think not!!!
Sounds to me, like a plan of the enemy. Taking the trials, heartaches, and experiences; and turning them into our twisting.
God takes trials, heartaches, and experiences and turns them into:
“We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan. God knew them before he made the world. And he decided that they would be like his Son. Then Jesus would be the firstborn of many brothers and sisters.”
Romans 8:28-29 Easy Read Version
Why do we allow the enemy to turn us into his sons and daughters?
If the thing, situation, or influence that we left was twisted; why do we allow it to twist us? Didn’t you leave it because you rejected being twisted anymore? Didn’t you remove yourself because there was twisting taking place?
You did not want yourself, your family, and those that you love; to be twisted! Right?!
God wants us to take what we have experienced and let it make us sensitive; so we will be able to see and detect. This is true. But, not so that we will be ever scarred; and ever twisted!
He wants us to warn, instruct, and deliver others, not only from the twisting situation; but the potential twisting aftermath also.
Guys, if we have been delivered out of twisting; but allow ourselves to become twisted afterwards, then did we ever truly leave the situation?
Leave what God tells you to leave (the twisting).
Take what God tells you to take (the lesson, the vision, the growth, the wisdom, the experience, and the treasure that cannot be taken away).
Reject the twisting; guys.
It’s not from our Father.
NEVER let the devil be your father!
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October 13th, 2017 by Eric
I dreamed that I was at a hospital. Apparently I was working there. We (the workers) were separated into small rooms or stations. I saw three to four people per station. We were separated by glass. Inside of the hospital, the walls were all made of glass. People would come and go; to and from the stations. I could hear and see; what they were saying and doing at the other stations. It wasn’t very nice. There was coarse language, and joking about the things they had said or done, the day or night before. I never saw a patient; or anyone treating a patient. Even though I was there, and felt like there were other men there; I saw only women. Things around, and in the hospital were overgrown. As I was clearing out some vines and overgrowth; I was stabbed by thorns. First in my right thumb and then my left pointer finger. As I was pulling the thorns out of myself; they were extremely long (about 9 inches). They didn’t appear to be very long on the overgrowth; but seemed to launch out when they made contact. The thorns themselves were mostly straight; but as they lengthened towards the end they had some wave to them. Almost like a wavy dagger. I asked one of the nurses that was there; if I should do anything about it medically. She didn’t seem concerned. I asked her if I should put some Lavender essential oil on it. She said not to worry about it. As soon as she said this there was oil in my hand; and I immediately rubbed the oil on the wounds. Then I woke up. I looked at the time it was 4:07am.
Here’s what I believe the dream means:
The Hospital is representative of the Church. The glass walls were separating the different churches or segments within each local church body. People were coming and going as they please. These are staff members or leaders that are talking about vile things. They were talking about things they said, and did.
Women were all around…that’s great!
But, where are the men?!!
Are there no men manning the stations anymore?!!
Just as the coarse language depicted their hearts; the overgrowth refers to “church” function; or the systems that are in place.
As the “five fold” ministry reaches out to address the horrible system overgrowth; they are attacked. Specifically, the apostles and prophets.
I believe these overgrown, enemy inspired systems will “launch out” in attack as they are confronted. Although the whole hand of ministry (five fold) is confronting and removing the system; these attacks are launched and landed upon the apostles and prophets.
These attacks are intended to take them out. However the Oil of The Holy Spirit will anoint and sustain these offices (apostles & prophets).
The length of the thorns I believe refers to the crucifixion of Christ. The waviness refers to the twist and deception of the attack.
There will be those that are horribly uncaring, and derelict in their duties as leaders and followers of Christ. In so much, even an attack launched on one of their own; will not phase them. They will be complicit in the enemy’s attack upon the apostles and prophets; because of this:
Apostles and prophets are the two main offices within the Body of Christ that confronts sin!
I believe even the time of 4:07 is key. In July of last year the time “4:07” was highlighted to me. I believe it is very relevant to the “thorny and overgrown system” that the enemy is trying to put into place. The following is from July 17, 2016:
4:07am The way to heaven
[ The way to heaven is everywhere to some. They say: “There are many ways to God.” and “All roads lead to heaven.” But this perverse deception is still so untrue no matter how hard or fervently they believe it. Their increased support of this idea makes it no more true: as if they also believed they could step off of the building’s ledge and they would rise up or be sustained. I assure you they would hurl to the ground with great force! This was one of the three things satan temped Jesus with in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). It was one of the ways satan had destroyed many false prophets before and since. Because he “encouraged” them to take a “leap of faith”. All that took up that challenge fell to their own destruction.
In the same way those that are “encouraged” that all roads lead to God/heaven are destroyed. These same people (who are under the influence of this same spirit) believe that all faiths are talking about the same god. It is truly an “end time” spirit and an end time plan of the enemy to encourage such a twisting of the truth. People who allow themselves to believe in this “coexistence” are in reality being lead step by step down a road to hell from which there is no return.
When the full plan of REQUIRED satan worship is released in the earth these people will willfully join in. They have already forsaken their faith (whatever that may have been) and have joined themselves to the “oneness” of coexistence which now is (and will be) being transformed into intolerance and hatred only toward the true followers of Christ and those of the house of Israel. So, they will with full force be deceived and enter headlong into anti-Christ worship. ]
Church we MUST wake up! Stop drinking a watered down “gospel”!
We MUST function as the Body of Christ!
Not simply as a “body” of believe, speak, and act however you want too-er’s! That’s NOT freedom!
The “church” that refuses to act like Christ, or function like He did; is NOT going to receive the reward He did!
The Body needs to receive, rebuke and correction; so it will not have to receive everlasting judgement.
If this is the current state we are in; there will be NO receiving of encouragement; unless and until we repent.
Encouragement longs and wants to come!
But, it cannot UNLESS; rebuke and correction are received. If encouragement was allowed to come to our unchanged and perverted ways; it would be false! And not from God!
Your’s in Christ,
Eric
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October 2nd, 2017 by Eric
I want to open this post with prayer.
Father, I thank you that you do all things well. There is nothing incomplete or lacking in Your ways towards us. Your compassion knows no bounds. You are determined to see Your best for us; being lived out upon the earth. Jesus, Your example in Word and in deed; IS our example. I pray that this would penetrate the hearts and minds of Your people. Bringing repentance and wholeness to their lives. You gave us the ability to feel; but our enemy has tried to use it against us. We know that the evil one will use anything that is possible; for him to use against us. But, Your truth is greater! You, living on the inside of us; is greater than the things we face. I bless Your people today. Give them ears to hear, and hearts of understanding. I love You God! Thank You, and may Your will be done in the earth; in Jesus name, amen!
Let’s get started!
“First off, you need to know that in the last days, mockers are going to have a heyday. Reducing everything to the level of their puny feelings, they’ll mock, “So what’s happened to the promise of his Coming? Our ancestors are dead and buried, and everything’s going on just as it has from the first day of creation. Nothing’s changed.”
2 Peter 3:3-4 The Message
Where did Jesus talk about our feelings; and how important it was to express them?
Did He want us to speak our feelings (which are temporary) into existence? Making them become reality in our lives? Or … Did He want us to focus on the things not seen; those that were eternal? Those things that were ever true, and ever real.
Or even this; (that I also believe to be in agreement with His Word) ….this: Jesus lives in a more practical, and addresses things in a more real way.
I am not rejecting our ability to feel; but rather pointing out our error of living by feelings.
Our feelings can and do in many cases; lie to us. Do we really want to live our lives based on things so fickle, and so unreliable; as feelings?
Is that the best The Gospel can do?
Teaching us to only understand; thereby having or developing an emotion such as empathy and sympathy? Where is the change in that? Doesn’t that type of thinking allow everyone to remain unchanged? Just more aware of everyone’s brokenness and pain? Bringing more revelation of the inner torment and lies we allow ourselves to swallow and wallow in?
Did Jesus command us; or leave us an example of living by feelings? I think not!
He DIDN’T say this…but, it bears much witness with me:
“Our feelings will pass away; but My words will never pass away.”
He DID SAY “Heaven and earth will pass away” (see Matthew 24:35) … I guess that would include our feelings also. So, not too much of a stretch; I guess.
Jesus had great compassion for those that surrounded Him. He knew their deepest, innermost feelings. But, instead of simply listening to their pain, or responding to them with sharing His own feelings; He went beyond it!
When Jesus was faced with feelings; He went “in practicum”; reaching into the heart of the matter:
Speaking truth (which makes us free); and taking practical and effective action!
Yes, Jesus experienced things on this earth that we can only imagine. We see in many passages of scripture how Jesus was feeling; or what emotion He was experiencing at that particular time. However, the shortest verse in the Bible is this:
“Jesus wept.”
John 11:35 Amplified Classic Edition
IF it was ALL about “feelings” (and how we we are supposed to guide our lives by them) don’t you think there would have been a greater explanation (of feelings); in these pivotal Biblical accounts?
I think it is very appropriate that “Jesus wept.” is the shortest Bible verse.
Do we want a “gospel” that understands, or tries to understand every pain, feeling, or emotion?
Or a Gospel, that fixes and actually transforms us; in spite of them?
Do we allow The Gospel Truth to bring us into being a “new creation” with “all things becoming new”? (See 2 Corinthians 5:17)
Or do we relegate ourselves to being a tragic, unfixable victim, from which we can never truly escape; or completely understand?
Which Gospel did Jesus promulgate (make known)?
For which Gospel did Jesus suffer, die, and rise again?
Which “gospel” will we spread, taking the fierce persecution; and giving our lives for? Will we do so even at the threat of death?
Be aware…. only The True Gospel will be able to stand; under the barrage of persecution, and the gnashing of teeth. Bringing with It, wholeness and internal peace; in a world that knows only brokenness and turmoil.
The choice is ours. We can continue to live our lives guided by feelings. We can even try to build a “gospel” that is guided by them.
But, we do so at great cost; with much pain and error…
So let’s choose wisely The True Gospel; one that is life and Light giving! And REJECT the one that leaves us hurting, alone; and ONLY “feeling” around in the dark!
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September 17th, 2017 by Eric
My hope is that someone would find this note and come out to find me. Hopefully it will be one of my friends; that comes to find me. If you find this message and do not know me; please come and find me anyway.
Do not delay. Maybe we can become friends too.
Apparently I have been left abandoned with a few others in some remote location. Let me share some of my story (it may help in your attempts to find myself; and the ones with me)…
I was called out into this journey long ago. So long ago in fact; no longer does anyone recognize where I’m from. I traveled from shore to shore looking for my place to call home. It is true, that I once stood alone; delighting in the solitude of being. I was happy in my aloneness; but as others drew near to me I wanted to share. I wanted to share with them the gift I had been given. The others drew on what I had been given; and a friendship was born. No longer did I wish to be alone; reveling in the solitude. We (my friends and I) had become a team. I no longer wished to do anything alone; the sheer otherness and oneness of “team” had consumed me. We bound ourselves to each other. We delighted in each other!
It was me for them; and them for me!
But, soon trouble came and shook. Shaking what seemed to be developing into a firm fellowship.
We were scattered; and many were separated from each other. Soon, many of us became unrecognizable to each other. The choice of “team” was ripped away.
I myself; and my several companions had stayed the same. But, the environment had changed those we once knew so well. We were seemingly set adrift from those friends; and from the purpose we had together. Some simply walked away; and never looked back.
I no longer wished to remain alone. However, the choice was no longer mine. Mine was to remain alone and resolute in what my Master had purposed for me.
I was like a friend that had become unrecognizable. People would talk about me; as if they had seen me. But, when I would show up; they would reject me. Now my home has become a desolate place away from those happy friends I once knew.
Sometimes, I find myself on the sea far away from shore. At other times the barren heat of the wasteland beats down upon me. Seemingly, I alone (and the few with me) have become the wasteland’s inhabitants.
It wasn’t always this way; my friends used to welcome me into their homes with open arms. They were glad to see me, saying:
“Friend, what took you so long? We have been waiting your arrival! Now the party can start!”
But, now when I am seen on the city’s streets they mock me and say:
“Is this the “One” we have heard so much about?”
There is much talk about “who” I am.
Or “what” I have become.
But, hear me dear friend; I have NOT changed! Once my Master was questioned by a man under authority; and my Master defended me:
“Pilate said, “So you are a king.” Jesus answered, “You are right to say that I am a king. I was born for this: to tell people about the truth. That is why I came into the world. And everyone who belongs to the truth listens to me.” Pilate said, “What is truth?”
John 18:37-38a Easy Read Version
You may not recognize my companions and myself; because so many lies have been told about us. But, we have NOT changed! My companions would concur; that in finding me…
YOU will be the one set free!
I am looking forward to our future friendship; so hurry and search us out! Once we find each other, my Master (Love) will bind our hearts together! We will never be separated again!
Faithfully yours,
Truth
P.S. Wisdom is here with me and sends her regards.
My sweet companions (or my fruity friends; as I call them):
Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control.
Will also will be looking forward to seeing you.
P.P.S. Please hurry! Our Master, Love is lining us up; so I must go for now!
I love, Love! I will not keep Him waiting!
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September 8th, 2017 by Eric
Let me start by saying that I really tried not to write this blogpost. But, God has been dealing with me and showing me some things about this topic. The more I would struggle with writing it; the more I was sure I didn’t want to. There were several confirming factors; that I won’t go into at this time. Just know, that I was finally convinced to write it.
No; this is not an exhaustive (end all/be all) on the topic of “fear” or “fear of the Lord”
And…
Yes; this blogpost has a time associated with it.
As I posted yesterday on social media: “Even though we are God’s watchmen on the wall; our God is NOT our watch!” or our calendar... Some may scoff or make fun of the way God chooses to speak to myself and others. They make fun, because they do not understand. I don’t fully understand myself; so I can see where they would be coming from. I cannot help how God speaks to me; nor do I desire for Him to change it. He can speak to me however He wishes. I am at His discretion and direction of influence; He is not at mine!
Now on to the reason for the blogpost!
If we start thinking about what the Bible has to say about “fear” initially it might be possible to think that God’s Word is contradictory concerning fear.
I assure you it is NOT!
Let’s look at what the word “fear” refers to, and what is involved in it’s definition. At first, we might be tempted to look at it’s dictionary definition; but I think we are all pretty well acquainted with “fear” from some of the earliest moments of our memories. Since we are all familiar with, or have a frame of reference for “fear” let’s look at some of the words associated with it; that were highlighted to me.
Fear = Reverence, awe, awesome, exaltation, worship, honor, respect, place of chief importance.
I understand that when we are in “fear” and operating out of it; it doesn’t seem like these words apply. But, I assure you that if you search God’s Word; those actions are exactly what is taking place concerning fear. The one phrase that pinned me to the floor as God was talking to me about this was:
“Place of chief importance.”
When you are in “fear” of something or someone; nothing else matters until that need (whatever it may be) is addressed.
There are several areas of “fear” that are addressed in God’s Word which present things that initially would be viewed as contradictory. We are instructed that we must have “The fear of the Lord”. But we are also told “Perfect love casts out fear”.
So…. Which is it?
Are we supposed to have fear; or are we supposed to cast it out?
Is it from our enemy; or is it from the Lord?
The answer is: YES!
“The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight and understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10 Amplified Classic Edition
And…
“Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.”
1 John 4:18 New Living Translation
Fear that is not “the fear of the Lord” exalts itself against the very knowledge of God.
It comes in and tries to consume the person with itself. It becomes of chief importance. It removes God from His rightful place. There is not time to list all of the biblical references of fear that we are supposed to “cast down” (fear that is NOT “of” or “from” the Lord). However, I can assure you that if it is a biblical reference of fear that we are supposed to abstain from, it will concern these areas:
Anything, and everything that is common to man and daily life! That includes the environment, self, families, wars, etc.
If we truly “fear” the Lord and make Him of chief importance, if we awe, honor, respect, and worship Him; will things not line up (go in the right direction) in our lives?
If He truly is our shield and buckler, our defense, our light, our hope, our resting place, our dwelling, our delight, our deliverer, our strength, our sure foundation, the lifter of our head, and the one who saves; then truly whom shall we fear?!!!
So, yes cast down any fear that is not concerning “of” and “from” the Personhood of God! About who He is and His attributes.
Any fear (honor, reverence, awe) that comes from and through Him; we should gladly receive. It will bring strength for our spirit and guiding for our path. I want to finish this post with some of my favorite “fear of the Lord” scriptures.
Be blessed! Be encouraged! And do not fear anything, or anyone except the Lord! That alone is HIS rightful place! 🙌🔥🙌
“And there shall be stability in your times, an abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the reverent fear and worship of the Lord is your treasure and His.”
Isaiah 33:6 Amplified Classic Edition
“Reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death. [John 4:10, 14.]”
Proverbs 14:27 Amplified Classic Edition
“The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.”
Psalms 19:9 New American Standard Bible
“To fear the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.”
Proverbs 8:13 God’s Word Translation
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September 5th, 2017 by Eric
Do we get the wrong impression from the examples set before us?
This could apply to many things. God has given us many examples of those that have lived before us in the Old Testament. Jesus was and is our perfect example. People then, and people now; get the wrong impression from Jesus’ example. This is not Jesus’ fault. He has given us the freedom to choose. We can choose to remain firm in our wrong thinking; or we can repent. Or… We can choose to reject the Truth, just as many did long ago. They rejected Him at their own peril; as they tried to twist His words and His actions.
Can mercy come before a judgement has been rendered? If so; what are you receiving mercy from?
Can peace come where there has been no war? If there is no struggle; then peace from what?
Can love cover a multitude of sins where no sins ever remained? Without sin or wrong; what would love cover?
Can we learn a lesson we are unwilling to learn; through someone else’s experience?
Or… Do we have to endure the hardship in order to understand the lesson?
What good is it to go through trial and hardship to be trained up in the way we should go; if we refuse the wisdom gained in the training? If we reject the Truth; is the truth beneficial to us at all?
The way of a transgressor is hard. If our way is hard; should we not at least consider the possibility of being a transgressor? If our own heart condemns us; is this not a clue? If nature itself condemns us; shouldn’t we listen to its testimony?
What are we to say to Job? Was not God more concerned with Job’s heart, motives and understanding; than with Job’s stuff? Or was God unwilling to try Job; because it would affect his stuff?
Wasn’t satan’s accusation against Job concerning why Job worshiped God? Wasn’t it about Job’s reason for worship, and his motives? Did Job really serve God because things went well with him?
If Job’s “stuff”, even coming down to preserving his own body and family was more important than Job’s worship, heart motives, and understanding towards God; the story of Job would read very differently! Don’t you think God would have (and did) protect Job’s most valuable interest? Did not God only protect; but put on great public display the thing of most value in Job’s life?
Weren’t these the things that remained during and after the refining Fire?:
True worship. Trust and Faith in God. Faithfulness to God. True love. Honor. Thankfulness. Righteousness.
God has destroyed cities because of their wickedness (Sodom and Gomorrah). God has saved cities because of their repentance from their wicked ways (Nineveh). God has even allowed His chosen people to be destroyed, taken captive, pillaged, and burned by their enemies (because of their continued disobedience). God has rescued His people and exacted vengeance on their enemies (those that have enslaved and tortured them); because of His people’s repentance and return to Him.
Yes the rain of those judgments fell on the just and the unjust. The just indeed lived by Faith. Their faith was ultimately unaffected in the midst of the judgements (if anything it grew stronger, and was put on greater display).
Judgement comes in response to wrong thoughts, words, and actions. Faith remains during and after the purification. When all that is unnecessary is gone and vanishing away; Faith stands unwavering.
If we refuse or say we are unable to do the following will not all our ways end in error?:
“Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15 Amplified Classic Edition
God has given each one of us the ability to do this; but will we refuse correction?
Would we rather be right in our own eyes; than to actually be right?!!
Why do we refuse to learn the lessons, in the history laid out before us? The crucible is right there before us; bringing enlightenment to our path.
When our daughter was young we would tell her and entreat her with this:
“We would much rather you be able to learn from someone else’s mistakes; than to have to endure them yourself.”
Likewise God’s Word encourages us:
“For whatever was thus written in former days was written for our instruction, that by [our steadfast and patient] endurance and the encouragement [drawn] from the Scriptures we might hold fast to and cherish hope.”
Romans 15:4 Amplified Classic Edition
“The things that happened to those people are examples. They were written to be warnings for us. We live in the time that all those past histories were pointing to.”
1 Corinthians 10:11 Easy Read Version
I encourage, I implore, I pull against the damning flow; that we would snap out of it!
If we are asleep; WAKE UP!
Let’s learn CORRECTLY from the examples laid out before us! Not simply taking our “own” lesson from the example; but THE LESSON that is intended!
Much love to you guys! Stay and be encouraged! Be determined to see clearly!
Learn the lesson, laid out before us!
It is for our great benefit!
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August 21st, 2017 by Eric
Who is like HIM?
His Dayspring started long ago. He set the dawn into motion and daily a new one springs forth. He does not toil or wonder if it will come. Refreshment springs anew every morning.
Who is like HIM?
A man in his own strength rises up and stirs up strife all day long. Night falls and man soon is fast asleep; and the striving vanishes away. Morning comes and refreshes the earth.
Man strives and strives…
While daily God refreshes.
Who is like HIM?
Striving soon ceases as man becomes frail and old. The night comes and man passes away; along with his striving. Because the Lord did not build the man’s house and establish his way; Man’s striving is erased by the dawn of each passing day….
While God has rested from His labor long ago.
See it in motion.
Watch it go!
Who is like HIM!
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I was not thinking about David or the times of David. I simply was going about my day and worshiping the Lord. I had admittedly been fighting discouragement; which was on the outside trying to get on the inside of me.
At 11:22am. on 7/3/17 I heard in my spirit “Burn! Ziklag, Burn!” As I repeated this phrase (“Burn! Ziklag, Burn!”) over and over; it caused me to unexplainably burst forth with joy, laughter, and smiling.
But, first (before we get on the “Burn! Ziklag, Burn!” train) let’s get some context and understanding; by looking at one of the most strange and “did that just happen?” Topped with an extra helping of “did that REALLY just happen?!!” Biblical accounts.
We all know of David’s encounter with the Philistines; when David was still a boy. David was confronted by Goliath of Gath and the armies of the Philistines.
David engages Goliath in battle and kills him (1 Samuel 17). David cuts Goliath’s head off with Goliath’s own sword. Then David and the rest of the Israelite’s defeat the Philistines in battle.
As time goes on David continues to go out and fight the Philistines for Saul and the Israelite’s. The fame of David had spread so much that as David would return from battle the women would sing:
“Saul has killed his thousands, but David has killed tens of thousands.”
David ends up having to run for his life. He flees from Saul and goes into hiding.
To where does David run?
To the Philistines; (1 Samuel 21) of course. Not just to the Philistines mind you; but, to the Philistines in Gath! The same Gath where Goliath was from. The king in Gath was Achish. Achish’s officers told the king; “Is this not the same David of whom they sing”:
“Saul has killed his thousands, but David has killed tens of thousands.”
Tens of thousands of who?
Philistines, that’s who!!!
David pretends to be crazy in front of king Achish and his men. King Achish says “Don’t I have enough crazy men?… Don’t let this man come into my house again.”
David and his men are allowed to leave unharmed! This same David who had killed one of their greatest national heroes; and who was accredited with killing tens of thousands of Philistines.
What?!!
Hang on; it gets even better!
David goes out and and kills some more Philistines in battle (1 Samuel 23). During this whole time David is trying to restore his relationship with Saul; and Saul refuses to repent at every encounter. David says to himself:
“Saul will catch me some day. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up looking for me in Israel. That way I will escape from Saul.” (1 Samuel 27)
So where does David go? Not only back to the Philistines; but, back to Achish king of Gath! AGAIN!
This time Achish not only lets David (who he thought was crazy) come into his presence; but also honors David’s request. Which is this:
David said to Achish, “If you are pleased with me, give me a place in one of the country towns. I am only your servant. I should live there, not here with you in this royal city.” That day Achish gave David the town of Ziklag. (1 Samuel 27:5 & 6a ERV)
We get this straight from God’s Word…
God doesn’t lie or exaggerate; so we know this is true… I don’t know about you but to me this makes the “David and Goliath” story seem tame and tiny in comparison.
There’s even more; so hang on!
The Philistines gather for war against Israel and King Saul. David assures King Achish that he and his men will fight against Saul and the Israelites.
But when Achish’s captains see David and his men; the captains refuse to allow David to stay saying:
David is the same person the Israelites sing and dance about when they sing this song:
“Saul has killed thousands of enemies. But David has killed tens of thousands!” (1 Samuel 29:5 ERV)
This is the third time this phrase/song is quoted in this story!
King Achish tells David and his men, that even though he still believes in their loyalty, it is time for them to return home. It takes David and his men three days to return to Ziklag. Upon their return they find everything gone, and the city burned!
Ziklag means: “Measure pressed down”.
I know we think of the “pressed down and overflowing” that Jesus talks about in Luke 6:38. But, I don’t believe this is what Ziklag means. I believe it refers to a perverted or captive blessing. A blessing that is limited or held in a captive state.
I believe that God wants to burn up everything that is limiting (pressing down) on the measure that He is wanting to pour out!… The story is not over; let’s continue on.
David and his men weep until there is no more strength in them. They talk of stoning David. But, David encourages himself in the Lord.
Keep in mind they know the city is burned and everything is gone including the women and children. They don’t know at this time if their families have been carried off and killed elsewhere; or just carried off.
So they consider everything “gone”, and everything “dead”. David inquires of the Lord if he should pursue, and overtake the enemy? Notice what the Lord’s response is:
“Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.”
God not only answers the two questions David has asked, but He includes an extra helping of prophetic truth that was counted as “gone” and “dead”.
David could have been consumed with exacting vengeance upon his enemies. David could of had vengeance; but God wanted David to recover all. Was vengeance exacted? Yes, but God longed for a “restoration of all” in David and his men’s lives.
“And without fail recover ALL.” That’s what God wanted!
And David recovered… ALL!
Everything was recovered!
Sheep. Wives. Children. Possessions.
Everything!
But, the city; was still burnt to the ground…
Why?
Meanwhile The Philistine Army led by King Achish had killed King Saul and his three sons.
We do not hear of David rebuilding Ziklag.
Why?
Because his time was finished there. The only thing that was destroyed was the city. The city of “the limiting of measure”. The city of “perverted, or captive destiny”, if you will.
David was not destined to be the “King” of Ziklag. Given his authority by a wicked king and a wicked people. He was destined to be the King of God’s own chosen people. To be the King of Judah and the King of Israel. Ziklag was burned and Saul was removed so that David would inquire of the Lord.
And so that, David would go to Hebron and be anointed King of Judah. After many years of waiting; the burning of Ziklag was the last major challenge for David, before becoming king. Standing as a fiery, barren wasteland in his path. A path God used; for David’s destiny. The temptation was there for David…
To stop.
To give up.
To destroy himself.
To give up on the promise of God.
To say: “It’s never gonna happen!”
Shhhhh!
Don’t be dismayed!
Don’t give up!
Don’t be lured into thoughts, by the destructive fire!
Break out with shouts of joy, and songs of worship! Nothing meaningful will be destroyed or lost!
Only the limitation; and perverted, captive destiny! So…
Burn! Ziklag, Burn!
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This is a long post, I pray you will find it useful for your edification. In this post my hope is that you will see the parallels and similarities between parts 1 & 2.
Even though some of the methods used in part 1 were thought to be destroyed; remnants of the past still remain today. Notice in these two parts how the Gospel message is obscured, twisted, or ignored.
Also keep in mind:
#1 Things don’t or didn’t JUST happen.
#2 It’s NOT by accident; that things are the way they are.
#3 things our enemy has used in the past with success; he will try to use in the future (with a modern twist, of course)
Questions to ponder:
Are we drawn to edifices or edification?
Is the hope of our gathering based on personalities or the Personhood of Christ?
PART 1: 🔥
The church, in past centuries has drawn it’s parishioners using many tools. The church goers in the early and middle centuries were for the most part very unlearned. So to “help things along” churches used visual images and icons for the people to see. The prevailing thought was, that since the people most likely could not understand “the message”; maybe they could get something out of the visual image. Sounded good in theory; but in reality for many it was turned into worship of a graven image. (Which is expressly forbidden.)
Also since “the message” was so hard to understand, and things needed to be done correctly in man’s eyes; repentance was carried out through a mediator. The people could not come directly to God.
“No!”
“Only WE have been properly trained and schooled in the priestly duties.”
“Only WE can lead the people in the proper process to reach God.”
This was 180 degrees from what Jesus wanted. Jesus removed every barrier (the veil was torn in two). Jesus’ desire was bringing people directly to Himself, restoring relationship with the Father. Jesus desired it so much he gave His life to pay for it.
Oh; did I mention… They built massive, beautiful, and awe inspiring buildings to direct people to the awe, wonder, and beauty of God.
The priests also would wear priestly robes when they carried out their duties; to remind the people of our righteousness with God, and our adorned beauty and covering in Him.
Because of the reverberant sounds in the massive buildings; the sound of the songs changed as well. They went from the festive and celebratory tone of daily life; to a more reserved and drawn out, somber tone. All done in the name of bringing honor, and reverence to God.
Because God was serious.
And the ministers needed to ensure that it was shown in their faces, and body movements. So they did.
Oh…. And since the people were uneducated, and mostly lacking in understanding; the church made sure to sing, and read the scriptures in a language the common people could NOT understand.
Ensuring the “mysterious mystery” of God; and keeping the people in their place.
Mass printing of the Bible hadn’t taken place yet; so every copy was handwritten in a language the common people didn’t speak. Based upon the premise: God doesn’t speak our language, and the people are illiterate; anyway?
What?!!
Really?!!
See how twisted things had become; but that was only on the surface. The deception went much deeper than that.
These edifices didn’t build themselves. It took the “strong backs” and (by the church leaders perception) “weak minds” of the faithful. And the local clergy had to be certain to pull in all of the poor “widow’s mites” as possible; to keep the treasury coffers full.
The leaders themselves, had become more and more distant from the people. Their status being further and further exalted. Simply being a “right standing, common man” was no longer enough. They (in their minds) reached ever higher levels of priesthood; leading to sainthood. Requiring that they be referred to, by more and more prestigious titles. Their personalities; fueling their popularity, which also ensured their political power.
And they loved to wield their power.
Taking their own opinions and turning them into church law. Lording their power over the people. Getting rich. Bribing their way out of trouble. Failing to repent for their wicked actions; they doubled down on them.
Whew!
My eyes and mind are hurting from looking into this twisted darkness!
Why does this all matter?
Remember the 3 opening statements. We don’t want to be ignorant in any way, to what our enemy is doing today….
During that time; God used people like John Wycliffe, Martin Luther, and others to shine light into this “darkened room” that the church had become. Unfortunately not all were drawn to the light; but many slunk back into the dark recesses of their carnal minds.
Thank you God for the reforms and reformers that brought varying degrees of clarity, simplicity, and understanding back to the gospel message!
Also….
Didn’t Jesus say the Kingdom was to be received as a little child? (Matthew 18:3, Mark 10:15, and Luke 18:17).
Glad we are keeping it “little child” simple today…..
Aren’t we?
Or do we have our own set of challenges trying to obscure and complicate things?
Will we see any similarities in part 2?…
Have you already noticed some, that are happening today?…
PART 2: 🔥🔥
Looking for a “church” today? Let’s do it!
We have our list ready.
We are prepared. Here we go! :
Modern- the latest in technology and trends.
Contemporary- relative to our lives today.
New – (building, church, with youthful and hip people). All the new we can stand. It can’t be too new…
Exciting/entertaining- this is a must; or we will get bored and lose interest.
Resources – must be full and plentiful including many programs & benefits specific to every obscure and remote life issue. Making sure each issue has it’s own group, clique, or outreach….
Convenient- if possible, right down the street from our house. But, not too close; we don’t want the church getting involved in our daily lives.
The service gathering- Only 1 time a week, not taking more than 1.5 hours of our time.
The ideal arrangement for services would be:
An early service “for those all nighters”,
a mid-morning service “for those regular Sunday’s”,
and possibly even a 2 p.m. service for those “can’t get up, and going mornings”….
Serving us- Have people smiling and greeting us from the edge of the property to our seat. (make sure they have a shirt or name badge that designates them as such. “We wouldn’t want to confuse them with regular church folk.”)
Make sure you have a catchy name for your church (so that we might show up in the first place). If you are affiliated with a denomination; be sure to delete that info from your name, your branding, and all your media. (It just helps us, to not be pre-offended; before we visit your church.)
Also, don’t publicize your statement of beliefs…Why take the risk of being offensive?
Worship – Definitely modern…
It would be cool if you modernized an old hymn once in a while…
And hey!
Maybe once a month do a popular song off of the radio so we can all sing along.
Oh; and a light show!
With many video screens!
And if you could (I know it’s asking a lot.) Could you make sure that you have youngish and attractive people on stage?
Please make sure the worship team is always smiling and laughing; no matter what the mood or lyric of the song. We need positivity, and uplifting music; please.
P.S. On the worship thing …. My wife likes a “countdown” before worship; so if you could have one, it would be great. She says it reminds her of when they used to launch things into outer space.
As for the Speaker, Pastor, or whatever-
They definitely need to make everything non confrontational… If it’s not positive and encouraging we don’t want to hear it. We didn’t come here for correction.
The person speaking also needs to make sure and give a funny thing that happened to them this week. Stories with props or acted out events are the best. Maybe with some inserted video clips. It would be great if the sermon series was introduced with some kind of fanfare. People dancing across the stage or something….And maybe a movie night!
Wait!!!
Maybe a series based on the movies!…
that’d be great! (My wife and I really enjoy movies. 😍)
What about Scripture?
Oh yeah; I guess. Maybe a one liner of scripture, would be fine; but don’t get too preachy. We are not worried about context…just make sure that it’s from a modern translation; and that it’s something catchy. We particularly like the ones that talk about our blessings; and those scripture one liners that sound like they could apply to anything.
If your church is really entertaining; we might come back when it fits into our schedule. Or at least post something on social media about your church. That’s all we can offer right now. So don’t expect anything else from us.
We just want to belong; but not do anything. Or to be asked to do anything.
I mean come on…when you go to a nice restaurant: you are seated, served by people, and order whatever you want off of the menu. If the food is not what you wanted, and prepared the way you ordered it; you’re not paying! Remember at a restaurant; we don’t cook the food, clean the table, or wash the dishes. If the food is good, and the service is excellent, we might be obliged to tip the waiter; but don’t expect anything else from us.
So that’s our church “short list”. I know there is more that WE are looking for in a church; but WE will know it, when WE see it.
Oh yeah; one more thing…Food! Give us something good to eat every now and again. As long as it meets my wife’s dietary restrictions…
HOW SICK AND TWISTED!
And that is just on the surface. From the “seekers” point of view…. imagine what goes on behind the scenes to facilitate this type of “church”. What conversations and methods must be enacted by the leadership to ensure that everyone is “pleased”?
As my mom would say: “You can’t please everyone.”
This type of church is NOT buying into that statement. Well here’s another one; they aren’t buying either:
“You cannot serve two masters at the same time. You will hate one and love the other, or you will be loyal to one and not care about the other. You cannot serve God and Money at the same time.”
Matthew 6:24 Easy Read Version
And Jesus; speaking in context on the same issue:
“What you should want most is God’s kingdom and doing what He wants you to do. Then He will give you all these other things you need.”
Matthew 6:33 Easy Read Version
Talk about hindering the gospel!…
When we try to serve people instead of serving God!
This is plaguing MANY churches in our country!
Please realize, it is not individual “items” that are the problem; it is the motive behind them collectively which is perverse. (Man pleasing instead of God pleasing.)
Jesus speaking again to Martha (sister of Mary and Lazarus):
“She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to His teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Then tell her to help me.” Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things.”
“But one thing is needed. And Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.””
Luke 10:39-42 Modern English Version
One thing is needed in our “Modern Church Model” in America.
GOD
Listening to, receiving instruction from, and full devotion to God alone!
God will not remain forever silent; while everything BUT the “one needed thing” is accomplished!
And God; just as in ages past, will send the reformers and the reformation that is needed!
We may still see pockets of the old “man serving, man pleasing” church. As a matter of fact… there is still quite a large residue that was left unchanged from the reformation that happened in the 1500’s.
Nevertheless; we have one mission!
To make His name great in the earth!
And to keep it simple!
(remember Matthew 18:3, Mark 10:15, and Luke 18:17).
Don’t be deceived; God’s purpose will be fulfilled (obtained) by a people.
Here on the earth!
And no man pleasing organization will be able to stop it!
Even if it’s a mega-church.
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