Tag Archive | truth

The New Wine

I have been so greatly troubled about the events of our world and especially the terrible purging that is coming forth in the Body of Christ; feeling torn inside between, glad that the truth is revealing what needs to be stopped and the anguish of compassion in my heart for all involved. How mild now, it seems, the attempted stoning of the woman caught in adultery in comparison to our modern world that casts sins before the entire planet.

A cleansing must come forth in the Body, for the New Wine to pour!

“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.” I Peter 1:22

Intersession arose from my heart. Sobbing, I cried out for the pain of the world, my own inner pain as well, which birthed this agonized prayer–

Lord, wreck that old wineskin that I can’t pour from it any more.

Please give me a fresh new skin, supple and clean, that I might pour from it the New Wine. For You’ve saved the best Wine for the latter days–You’ve saved the best for last.

I don’t want to pour out from the old skin that’s received trauma, pain, depression, despair, abuse, rejection, heartache and more. I never want to pour through that again.

Please grant me a new vessel, pure and whole, and the ability to pour, from You, what’s never been poured before. . .

The New Wine.

“The days will come, when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day. No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; if he does, the patch tears away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made. And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; if he does, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but new wine is for fresh skins.” Mark 2:20-22

The world is in the midst of upheaval, a cleansing, purging of hidden sin—cloaked as good; not the true character of the Kingdom.

As Truth reveals, Truth magnifies — a cleansing must come to the Body of Christ.

I AM coming for a Bride purified, made ready!

Not clothed in a tattered garment, but radiant in the beauty of holiness — a vessel of honor; suitable for the Master’s use.

“If anyone purifies himself from what is ignoble, then he will be a vessel for noble use, consecrated and useful to the master of the house, ready for any good work. So shun youthful passions and aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.” II Timothy 2:21-22

The Kingdom must flourish as one.

Purity

Judge yourselves, that you not be judged. . .

Cling to what is good.

Abhor what is evil.

Make ready, My Bride, make ready!

“Watch therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the householder had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Matthew 24:42-44

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master when he comes will find so doing. Truly, I say to you, he will set him over all his possessions. But if that wicked servant says to himself, ‘My master is delayed’, and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eats and drinks with the drunken, the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will punish him, and put him with the hypocrites; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.” Matthew 24:45-51

“As the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those maidens rose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise replied, ‘Perhaps there will not be enough for us and for you; go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut. Afterward the other maidens came also, saying ‘Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he replied, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Matthew 25:5-13

“Let us rejoice and shout for joy! Let us give Him glory and honor, for the marriage of the Lamb has come [at last] and His bride (the redeemed) has prepared herself. She has been permitted to dress in fine linen, dazzling white and clean–for the fine linen signifies the righteous acts of the saints [the ethical conduct, personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character of believers]. Then the angel said to me, ‘Write, Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.’ And he said to me [further], ‘These are the true and exact words of God.'” Revelation 19:7-9 Amplified Bible

True Faith To Receive

Mar7

Everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere, but they don’t take the time to build the foundation to receive.

You must build the foundation to believe – for you must believe to receive.

So many pray in unbelief.

Not even taking time to think it through, they step out glibly–motivated by the outcome they want, rather than motivated by faith. It is through faith that you receive–through faith that you believe.

“And Peter answered him, ‘Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water’ He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus; but when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, ‘O man of little faith, why did you doubt?'” Matthew 14:28-31

Faith is the substance.

Faith is trust.

A double-minded man cannot receive, for he cannot choose which to believe.

Do you see?

First, build the foundation in your heart of who I AM –

What I have done
What I will do

Believe that I AM True.

“For no other foundation can any one lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 3:11

This is the basis on which you believe.

Can you drink this cup?

“–This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” Luke 22:20

These are your ‘works’ to receive– know Me!

Healing is partnership . . .

Knowing what I have done – Knowing what is yours – Knowing what I will do —

For I AM True!

“He who receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true.” John 3:33

Know My Word — Know Me.

Pray with confidence–

By faith believe
By faith receive

Do you see that when you doubt, you are not just doubting your healing–you’re doubting Me?

Have one mind — the mind of Christ.

Now believe!

“‘For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?’ But we have the mind of Christ.” I Corinthians 3:16

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 KJB

“Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son; if you ask anything in my name, I will do it.” John 14:13-14

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways, will receive anything from the Lord.” James 1:6-8

“–Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and never doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it will be done. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matthew 21:21-22

“So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes by the preaching of Christ.” Romans 10:17

“So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. But some one will say, “You have faith and I have works,” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith.” James 2:17-18

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

Love Is Truth

Feb14

I have to admit I have been troubled about my last post, “The Perspective of Love.”

This is specifically what was troubling me . . . “I gave the ultimate sacrifice that you not be judged–that was My mercy for you. Now I call you to be like Me–offer mercy to others; by casting your judgment aside, overlooking what they have done, and give that to Me.”

“How can we overlook what they have done and just give it to you, Lord?” I asked Him. Isn’t that just like the coverup that has been happening, that has everyone riled? It troubled my heart that it was advocating looking the other way. I wanted to take the post down, if that is the case, and yet, it’s not my message. I write what He gives me, without question–until now.

I questioned–wrestled with it and then He brought to mind the scripture, “If any lacks wisdom, let him ask.” It was an invitation, and right on it’s heels He said this, “Remember the disciples asked me to explain the parable.”

Yes, I can ask you for understanding!

Too often, when something seems uncomfortable to our theology, we turn away, reject, take down the post. That was the initial knee-jerk reaction of what I wanted to do. But I know I don’t make these messages up, and I won’t bring Him down to my size; that leaves only one solution, I need more understanding. I simply said, “Lord, in light of what is happening in the world today, that message bothers me. I need your wisdom and clarification”

“Would you please explain it to me?”

The following message is what poured forth and it settled my heart about the previous message. I hope it does for you as well. If not, please ask Him for more. He will be delighted if you do!

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him.” James 1:5

Love is Truth

There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed.

The same, I can say, for those who have hidden from themselves. There are many that have lived in pain for so long, they have formed callus around their heart–the hidden man that no one sees.

At first, it seemed safe. A self-protection to keep others from wounding again and again. In time this ‘safety zone’ became a cocoon; a self-built blanket of peace; but it’s not real–a lie that proclaims–“I’m fine.”

They know it is a lie but they embrace it–telling themselves, ‘I’m not hurting anyone, and it keeps them from asking questions.’ “I can’t face it, don’t want to talk about it–just leave me be!”

But, it began with a lie–Deception opens the door.

Truth becomes less important as self-preservation takes over.

A progression of acting becomes a way of life until . . .

Truth is no longer recognized – Boundaries become vague – The cocoon that once was comfort, now a prison.

Hope dies, held hostage by trickery–ever increasing–to keep others from knowing that it’s all a facade. They no longer remember when or where it began–they no longer can stop.

Yes, Truth must come forth.
Yes, Deception must stop.
Yes, the Church must be accountable.

“Be sure of this, that no fornicator or impure man, or one who is covetous (that is an idolator), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for it is because of these things that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not associate with them, for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it is said, ‘Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.'” Eph 5:5-14

But, I want you to look deeper.

I want you to look beyond the sin and look deeper within. Understand, you cannot simply rip the cover off and leave the wreckage to bleed.

I want you to see the need.

Love carries, to Me, the wounded soul – Love pours in the Oil and the Wine – Love leaves them with Me!

I do not ‘shake down’ to leave a battlefield in carnage.

I shake down to Restore.
I shake down to Rebuild.
I shake down to get to the Truth.

Plain and simple . . .

Truth is Love

and

Love is Truth!

I AM

“Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.” Luke 12:2-3

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”John 1:1-5

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” I John 1:5=10

“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints, to those who turn to him in their hearts. Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.” Psalms 85:8-9

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21

I AM Missing You

Dec29

Your gifts go before you to lead you into higher Truth.

I did not release you from your past to have you flounder in your future. You will gain ground in understanding as you begin to trust that, I AM, truly leading this exodus from your past.

Your strength and reliance on Me has recently failed. This is not an area of concern, for as I’ve stated prior, your heart is steadfast. The confusion and even unrest and sometimes fear stem from your mind, not your heart. Trust will begin to grow as you restore seeking from your heart.

I have not left you; you know this and yet recently you have begun to question as time continues but your circumstances seemingly do not change. I have purposed this. You can no longer rely on your self, your past accomplishments, knowledge and wisdom. I need you to release fresh oil to those around you–those I place in your path.

Fresh oil comes from the pressing.

I have pressed you but find very little oil released. Your fruit is dry–you have been partaking of stale bread. Therefore, I cannot, am not able to release the oil I want to see flow from you; and will not be able to until you change your ways.

Your roots must go deeper.

I want you to reach a new depth–a deep vein under the surface. Tap into My flow–it is pure, it is True, it is the finest of oils.

The source of My Glory stems from the deepest cavern.

Only those stretched are able to put down roots to this depth–tap into this source.

The desert, dry and arid spaces force one to drive deeply seeking water, seeking strength. The greatest gift is hidden far under the surface, find it!

Stretch.

Dive deep.

Be restored.

Prime the pump; for I will squeeze you more in the near future but this time I expect the oil to flow.

You are in the press.

It’s time that you know just what it is that you’re missing . . .

For I have been missing you!

“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.” Isaiah 61:10-11

“-and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:2b

An Astonishing Discovery

Oct16

There is an end-time prophecy published in the first volume of the, “His Voice in My Heart” book series. At the time, it was estimated to be from 2004. Estimated, because the prophecy itself wasn’t dated. I was surprised at that, because I always jot down the date when the Lord gives me a message. At that time, it had been typed, printed and likely dated, but I scoured the house looking for a copy, that was not found.

Fast forward 21 years: Last night I felt pulled to my office, the same one that had been thoroughly searched, many times. I don’t use this office anymore, but for the printer. I didn’t realize that today represents a significant date, I was simply following the pull to go in there; and there, right on top of the desk, printed on purple paper, was a copy of the prophecy, dated October 16th 2004. The published version, taken from my notebook, I discovered, is only the end-portion of the message, which explains why there was no date. Wow!

An angel had to have put that paper there for me to find.

How else can this be explained?

How can one not see purple paper laying on top of white paper?

Laying on top of a desk, unnoticed, for 21 years? When in fact I’ve only owned my house for 19 of those 21 years.

Oh, but there’s more!

So, last year, *Lou Engle, and *Jonathan Kahn, orchestrated an event on the National Mall at the Capitol . . .

“A Million Women-An Esther Call To The Mall”

Lou Engle, explained that this gathering resulted from a dream God had given him 20 years ago, in 2004. The date the event was held was, October 12th, 2024. He had received his dream the same year that I received this prophetic message from the Lord. I had been watching over this message for 20 years, because I knew that I didn’t make it up and therefore, knew that the Lord would bring His word to pass. I just didn’t understand how very far ahead He prepares His people. I didn’t understand then, that receiving a word does not necessarily mean it is meant to be given in the moment.

I didn’t know I needed to wait–REALLY WAIT!

The message published in the book, “His Voice In My Heart,” begins with, “There is going to be a great ROAR.” As I was watching the event online, it was declared that they were going to release a roar. When they said that, in the spirit, I saw a large hand before me slip into a glove, a perfect fit– the dream and the prophecy as one.

I instantly recognized in my heart; and in amazement, with no one else present, very excitedly said out loud–This is it!

“This is the prophecy! It’s beginning to be fulfilled–the long wait is over!”

This event was a time of great boldness, and I watched as they took turns making bold declarations, just as the prophecy had declared.

I am ever so amazed at the great lengths the Lord will go to reach His people, as well as those that are not yet His, but He wants to reach. He will use any willing vessel to declare His Word and His purposes to the earth. I have found change happening in my own life and believe this is for you as well. He calls us to be prepared, filled up, ready and willing, but to be at rest. He will use you in an instant; pour through you His power, His work and then, rest. We can wear ourselves out by trying too hard, with sincere hearts, but it can become a work of the flesh. When His Spirit moves through you, lives are changed in just moments– It’s then, His work, not ours.

HE receives the Glory!

The following, is the entire prophecy. Found twenty-one years after the date it was received. I can only conclude. . .

God’s timing is perfect!

The prophecy was simply titled, “A Message From the Father” October 16, 2004. It is intense, not an easy message to hear, but there is GRACE. God is LOVE! He created all of mankind for good, but there is the caveat–He gave us a free will and therefore the responsibility is ours. Therein is the struggle–and the tremendous need for the Savior!

The Lord had been waking me up at 3:33am for over a year. Exactly that time, many many days. This day I woke up, expecting the clock to show 3:33, as usual, but instead it read, 4:44. “What’s this all about Lord?”, I asked Him, and this message was His reply . . .

“It’s 4:44 and this is a new day! Behold, I shall do a new work! A work like you have never seen, nor experienced before. Unsurpassed, unprecedented, unencumbered! My angels have waited expectantly for this time to arrive. They have prepared for the final battle. Their warring techniques have been sharpened throughout history, but they have never before seen my anger, like they will see it now! For the devil has played his game long enough!

You see I have been patient and long-suffering, even with him. I have allowed him much freedom to roam about and to be a nuisance only for one reason. It is my desire that the people would love me with an act of their free will–they come to me because they want to and because they need to. But, just as in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah, the nations have turned putrid and their hearts have become a stench to me. I would rise up and destroy great nations of peoples in my wrath, were it not for the prayers of the saints and my Word that was set forth from the beginning. I am unchanging and it is my desire that all would repent and come to the knowledge of the truth and to fullness of life through the Blood of my Son, Christ Jesus.

You, my dear ones, however, have been ever dearer to my heart. My heart swells with compassion for you as you strive to do good and yet you must toil in an evil, lustful, sin-laden world. My heart longs to pluck you out of that viper’s nest and hide you from the coming wrath. Yet, you shall and must experience great wars and battles for they will rage on earth as they do in heaven’s realm. The spirit world will become reality for those who have eyes to see and yes, it will be a fearsome sight, but I remind you of my Word that says, “Fear not, for I am with you.” “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” Your coming King is coming for you, and this battle is waged to usher in that day. Therefore, gird up your loins with my truth. Study to show yourselves approved. For there will not be time for textbook learning in the coming days. My Word must be firmly planted in your hearts, that it is ever ready to spring up onto your tongue. It is your weapon of choice to wield against the forces of darkness, created for the evil one. My Word declares that I have created evil for the Day of Judgment. I have allowed it to thrive on the earth so that those with dark hearts should be revealed, causing my righteous judgment to come forth.

Children, these are the last days. I am about to usher in a time of revealing that you have longed for–long awaited for. For the ‘true church’ will no longer be suppressed! Those who have sought my true heart are crying out to rise above the deadness and decay many call church and the time and season is now for them to come forth!

A great outpouring of my Spirit is about to happen and even has begun. My people will no longer be ashamed to lift up my name. They will proclaim it loudly, boldly, before the face of evil and many will be saved. This is an exciting time for you. For you are eager to be bold and yes, even foolish, for my Name’s sake–in this, I am well pleased. For yes, I will use the foolish to confound the wise: those who will stop at nothing to declare My works and wonders; those who will stop at nothing to trample evil under their feet and lift up a banner to declare their coming King.

My Son is coming, triumphantly, and will be seen frequently among those who worship with pure hearts and unselfish motives. Watch–look for Him. He comes to you! He wants to bask in your praises–my dear church, you are anointing Him for battle! You are armoring Him in finery. You are His throne!

There is going to be a great ROAR!

It will happen so suddenly, it will shake the world. It is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah! It will be the roar of Jesus, coming out of His uncompromised church. The remnant that know Him and His ways–not only from the Word, but by His Spirit – those who are unbending and refuse to make excuses for the world and its ways. They are preparing now and if you are one of them, you sense it, and you are already anticipating this great move of God–in readiness.

This roar, will happen so suddenly, it will stop evil in its tracks for a brief time, as if stunned. The true church will take back the authority that is rightfully hers and the dead church will fall. A great out-pouring of declaration will come forth like never before. Bold, strong, Christians will rise up proudly and loudly, proclaiming the supremacy of Jesus. It will be an exhilarating and exciting time. A time of freedom and celebration–make much of this time, for though it will seem unending, it will be short and brief. For the enemy will again get a footing and will then rise up more vile and darker than ever before. This powerful declaration will usher in the final persecution of the church. Many will give their lives for Christ. It is the final battle, where sides must be taken. No more compromise will be tolerated–all must choose whom they will serve, and serve they will!

This must take place, it is the platform that will usher in our glorious and triumphant coming King!!”

Come, Lord Jesus!

“Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty in battle!” Pslams 24:7-8

*Author’s Note: Lou Engle, and Jonathan Kahn, are not aware of nor associated with this ministry. I have included them only for reference to the time-frame and subject matter. God’s passion in this message, represents His intense love for all, to restore relationship through the redeeming Blood of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.

A Matter of Principle

Sep22

I had to make a tough decision this past week. Probably one of the hardest I have ever had to make. I made the decision to leave my church family and friends, that I love with all my heart. I never wanted to leave, thought I was rooted for life, and had even taught others that I was in it for the long haul and they should be too. I thought I was, but . . .

It became a matter of principle.

Right after announcing my decision to leave, I got in my car and on a radio program a man was preaching that it is time we speak up–The Emperor Has No Clothes!

He’s right! I’m sure you know the story of the ruler that convinced everyone to go along with him, even agreeing against what they could see with their own eyes. Everyone followed for fear of speaking up. Fearful of standing out and being the only voice, they denied the truth–even to themselves. One young boy didn’t have any motive, anyone to impress, and in innocence, spoke the TRUTH.

When I made the decision to leave, rather than sorrow, sadness and depression, I felt elation. An immediate sense of freedom from being bound, like a bondage had been broken off of me. What followed was joy bubbling up and out of my spirit, and I have been full of great joy ever since. Before this takeover happened to my church, I had this same great joy, but what came in was a bulldozer; resulting in depression, anger, and a death-like feeling inside– a terrible sorrow one shouldn’t feel when present in the church-body they love.

I wasn’t going to say anything. I had approached leadership before this happened, because I had great trepidation. I told them I could not find peace. Expressing my concerns came to no avail, but were certainly not unfounded.

My joy comes from standing for principle–standing for Truth!

My concerns started when the takeover stated that he had asked Jesus what He liked best about him and Jesus replied, “I love your sarcasm.”

Please allow me to refresh you on the meaning of the term. These are four definitions I found defining “Sarcasm.”

“Sarcasm: The use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, made in order to hurt someone’s feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way.”

“Sarcasm: noun

A cutting, often ironic remark intended to express contempt or ridicule.

A form of wit characterized by the use of such remarks. “detected a hint of sarcasm in his voice.”

A keen, reproachful expression; a satirical remark uttered with some degree of scorn or contempt; a taunt; a gibe; a cutting jest.”

Sarcasm: is the caustic use of words, often in a humorous way, to mock someone or something. Sarcasm may employ ambivalence, although it is not necessarily ironic. Most noticeable in spoken word, sarcasm is mainly distinguished by the inflection with which it is spoken or, with an undercurrent of irony, by the extreme disproportion of the comment to the situation, and is largely context-dependent.”

“Sarcasm noun

1. : a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain.

2. a : a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual.

b : the use or language of sarcasm.”

Basically, sarcasm, is poison that pollutes all those that must succumb to it. When it doesn’t go over well they say, “I was just kidding.” Sarcasm is the opposite of Truth, often a nasty remark hidden behind the guise of humor, usually sick-humor.

“Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death, is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!” Proverbs 26:18-19

When the takeover learned of my attempt to expose the truth of sarcasm, it was defensively doubled down–even to the audacity of saying that Jesus spoke sarcastically to His disciples.

Blasphemy!

Can anyone read those definitions and truthfully say that Jesus would embrace such behavior? Even if the person makes the remarks against themselves, what fruit is there in negative behavior disguised as humor? That ended it for me and I was going to go away quietly, but every time I open my bible since, it is underscored that one needs to speak up!

Nebuchadnezzar had Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego bound and thrown into the fiery furnace because they refused to bow to the god that he had created. They weren’t afraid of standing up to the king, for they knew their King is Jesus–He is Truth!

“He who walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.” Proverbs 28:18

Truth is the opposite of Sarcasm, isn’t it?

I stand for Truth! Even at the cost of losing my church home–a family that I love with all my heart. I have joy because Jesus is with me in the midst of the fire. He took the bounds off of me when I stood and defended His character.

I have joy because I don’t follow man, I follow Jesus, and where He is–there is JOY!

How about you?

Does your church lead you closer to Jesus, leave you refreshed and full of JOY? If not, maybe you should stand up and speak the TRUTH!

“Nebuchadnezzar said, ‘Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and delivered his servants, who trusted in him, and set at nought the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies rather than serve and worship any god except their own God.” Daniel 3:28

Was I Really Dreaming?

Sep3

Sometime in the night I was awake and thought about writing a post today, about the nearly dozen eggs that I had exploded all over my kitchen. Yes, it really happened, and I am shocked at how thoroughly an egg can explode. Not just blown open, but in pulverized fragments that covered my kitchen. I had put them on to cook, threw in some laundry and then proceeded into my quiet place where I got so caught up in spending time with the Lord that I had no memory of cooking them. Even when I heard the explosions, I thought it was an odd sound, but didn’t readily investigate. I thought it must be the neighbors. When I finally realized it was actually in my house, the pan then exploded the final egg!

What a mess!

My microwave, which was perfectly fine, now makes this very loud noise even though the eggs weren’t in it but cooked below it. I think the extreme heat/steam has warped the outer casing and now it vibrates. I am leaving it off for a bit to decide what to do. Too many online reviews say the newer microwaves, no matter the brand, just aren’t the quality they used to be. I am reluctant to scrap mine and hope I don’t have to. I don’t quite understand why the Lord didn’t clue me in on the brewing storm, except that maybe I needed to see the serious consequences of putting food on the stove to cook and leaving the vicinity. I have done this too many times. There are just so many more interesting things than cooking anymore. I’ve lost interest in it, and just cook to get it done!

The Dream:

So, this morning, I had a dream. In fact, I was sleeping so soundly that I slept until 9:34 and woke up from such a deep place that it took me a minute to realize I was awake and where I was. I had slept without hearing a text that came in an hour prior, and that is really not like me.

I woke up remembering the dream in every detail. The people, the conversation, what they were wearing, action, the miracle. I highly suspect the Lord had taken me there on a mission. You can believe or not, it’s up to you. I’m just relating what happened. I don’t even know myself, for absolutely sure, but it is just so very clear. Too clear–especially to make up the conversation in one’s head, back and forth in real time. He has done this before. I have experienced many miraculous things and I never limit the God who doesn’t know impossible. I related in a text to a friend this morning, “I kinda think we are going to be in for many surprises when we go to Heaven and learn of the many ways we were ‘used’ for Him and didn’t even realize it.” . . .

When there is a willing heart, He is able.

So in the dream, I was driving a car in a land that is foreign to me and just then a teenager, on a bike, rode up and kind of side-swiped into my car. He fell off the bike, so I got out of the car and asked him if I could pray for him, because he seemed so startled. He was agreeable, and we were about to, but a woman came up and said, “We can’t pray together, because we don’t pray to the same God.” I replied, “That may be so, and you can do what you want, but I am going to pray to the only God that can save and heal. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and it is only by His Blood that we can be saved, by His Blood that we are healed.”

At that, I was about to pray for this young man but I looked up to see a boy in a wheelchair that had apparently come with the woman. He had a look of determination on his face and he started to struggle, as if to get up. The woman looked over at him surprised and asked to him, “Are you wanting to try to stand?” She started to walk back to him, she had walked about 4 steps away from him to approach me, but he made a gesture with his hand that indicated he didn’t want her help. When suddenly, he stood–all by himself!

I hadn’t prayed for him, he had just heard and believed–and stood up!

He started to walk, very stiff-like at first, but he got stronger with each step. He looked almost like a straight stick, he was so thin. The woman then told me that he has never walked. I asked how old he is and she gave me an age range of around 4. I thought that was strange and said, “Don’t you know how old he is?” and then I learned that he was adopted and she really didn’t know his actual age. He looked older to me than 4. He was taller than I would think he would be for 4 and seemed more like a 6 year old. He was dressed in thin light pants and shirt, of what seemed like a cotton material. She had dark clothes and so did the boy with the bike.

The dream then ended and I woke up more rested than I have been in weeks. I needed that rest. I have been pushing hard all summer and the egg explosion was traumatizing to my exhausted soul.

Whether I was there or not will one day be revealed, but what is revealed right now is that Jesus is here for you. Whether you were taught to believe in Him or not–whether you believe or not. He wants to save you–He wants to heal you–He LOVES you!

The Holy Bible is very clear–He is the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, but through Jesus. He is the One and only TRUE God. You can believe Him or not, it’s your choice. I am not trying to force Him on anyone.

I respect your right to believe what you choose, but I ask you . . .

Does your God Save?

Does your God Heal?

Does your God bring you Freedom?

Does your God bring you Joy?

Does your God give you Peace?

Does your God Love you?

Does your God answer your prayers?

Did your God die for you?

Do you know for certain where you will go when you die?

All these, and so much more, you should carefully consider–for if your answer is not yes to every one of them, then you are not following TRUTH.

If no, then you are not safe and you are not free.

I urge you to seek Jesus. ♥

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but by me.” John 14:6

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” John 3:16-18

“He who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. He who does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne to his Son. And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who has not the Son of God has not life. I write this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence which we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have obtained the requests made of him.” I John 5:10-15

“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a cripple, by what means this man has been healed, be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by him this man is standing before you well. This is the stone which was rejected by you the builders, but which has become the head of the corner. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.'” Acts 4:8-12

“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” I Peter 2:24-25

“And just as it is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” Hebrews 9:27

“After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood round the throne and round the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, ‘Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God for ever and ever! Amen.'” Revelation 7:9-12

Will Time See Your Footprint?

Nov25

How can one pick a favorite scripture?

It cannot be done. They are like the grains of sand, when presented together, make a vast beach . . .

for Beauty

for Walking

for Peace and Tranquility

for Contemplating

An endless presence in your life.

At times they cling so tightly, others merely flow through your hands as you watch but don’t absorb meaning.

Walking may be difficult–

You may see it as a drudgery, this expanse of sand–

If that be the vision–a footprint will never be left.

The grains of sand are like time–don’t let them slip away!

“Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. Your faithfulness endures to all generations. You established the earth, and it abides.” Psalm 119:89-19 NKJV

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

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17

Great freedom is coming, but with that freedom will come many promoting their own doctrine that does not source from the Word.

Challenge what you hear.

Do not view reputation as proof, and accept everything as fact because of it. Take it before the Word; ask the Lord to confirm.

The Word is your plumb-line–your measure for accuracy.

“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own liking, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths.” II Timothy 4:3-4

“My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh.” Proverbs 4:20-22 NKJV

“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Blessed are You, O Lord!”

“I will meditate on your precepts, and contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in your statues; I will not forget Your word.” Psalm 119:11, 15-16 NKJV

Consequences

Oct23

“Can’t you hear their slander, their lies? Their words are like poison-tipped arrows shot from the shadows. They are unafraid and have no fear of consequences. They set their traps against us in secret; they strengthen one another, saying, “No one can see us. Who can stop us?” They’re nothing more than unruly mobs joined in their unholy alliance, searching out new opportunities to pervert justice–deceivers scheming together their ill-conceived plot as they plan the “perfect crime.” How unsearchable is their endless evil, trying desperately to hide the deep darkness of their hearts. But all the while God has his own fire-tipped arrows!

Suddenly, without warning, they will be pierced and struck down. Staggering backward they will be destroyed by the very ones they spoke against. All who see this will view them with scorn. Then all will stand awestruck over what God has done, seeing how he vindicated the victims of these crimes. The lovers of God will be glad, rejoicing in the Lord. They will be found in his glorious wrap-around presence, singing songs of praise to God!” Psalm 64:5-10 TPT

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven . . . a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1,7b

“Surely the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken, who can but prophesy?”

Amos 3:7-8

The Last Ditch Effort

Aug25

“‘There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’ And the steward said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the stewardship away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do, so that people may receive me into their houses when I am put out of the stewardship.’ So summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ He said, ‘A hundred measures of oil.’ And he said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’ then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred measurements of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ The master commended the dishonest steward for his shrewdness; for the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal habitations. He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust to you true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.'” Luke 16:1-13

“Daniel said, ‘Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; he reveals deep and mysterious things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.” Daniel 2:20-22