Archive for March, 2014

Thought for the day

Sunday, March 23rd, 2014

Ego =    ________1_______

                   Knowledge

" More the Knowledge Lesser the Ego,

     Lesser the Knowledge More the Ego."

Albert Einstein

 

I would change “Knowledge” to “Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge”.

Actively in Unity

Saturday, March 22nd, 2014

Ephesians 4

:2  with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,

:3  endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

The Apostle Paul was an active disciple.  He did not sit around isolated from the rest of the Body of Christ in a passive manner but instead, he traveled, suffered much, ministered face-to-face, and fellowshipped with the brethren.  Does Our Heavenly Father expect anything less from us?  As maturing saints, we are called to get out of our comfort zone.  Those who are older are to show the younger effective ways of ministering.

The word “endeavoring” is an active verb meaning: try hard to do or achieve something.  We need to be active.  How many people in Scripture who were called of Our Heavenly Father did absolutely nothing?  Jesus was called to gather the sheep, minister life, and save the world.  The disciples were called to spread the Gospel.  Yes, there is the fivefold ministry, but there is also the ministry of “helps”.  You don’t have to be an experienced orator to serve Our Heavenly Father.  HE will utilize the talents HE placed in you for HIS good pleasure.  Each task you take on should include a focus on unity and peace.  We should actively bear one another in Love.  Are you creating division?  Stop!  Are you exalting yourself above others?  Quit!

As we each seek to walk according to the Spirit, we will move toward greater unity.  One reason the entire globe has not seen the Kingdom of GOD is that Christians have been unwilling to walk in unity with each other.  If those who Love Our Heavenly Father would Love each other as well and as much, we would become a unified force on this earth.  If the “members” of unity153.net were to actively support each other, there would be no lack among us.  We are all going to spend our money on goods and services from somebody.  Why not bless our brothers and sisters?  It is because there has been a lack of unity and a lack of trust.  Love does not wait for the other person to be spotless before proceeding to unity.  When will the world see us as a unified body?  Part of the answer is your decision and resulting action.

Double Witness

Friday, March 21st, 2014

I typically write and post blogs before 8 AM Central Time.  Our Heavenly Father wakes me up each day at HIS appointed time… sometimes very early, and I focus on what HE wants me to write, if anything.  I’m good with that.  I serve at HIS pleasure, not mine.  Yesterday’s blog was one of correction, not by my choice but by HIS intent.  I try to read Stephen Jones’ teaching blogs sometime in the afternoon.  I find it interesting that his blog posted on the same day as mine, dealt with those who are disqualified from being disciples because of their other priorities.  It would appear that Our Heavenly Father is sending a “double-witnessed” wakeup call to those who have previously heard the call and have possibly waned.

“Many are called, but few are chosen.”

Let me encourage you to reflect on your priorities to see if you might need to make some adjustments.  Your recent fruitfulness is a great place to start.  Where and how are you spending your time and your discretionary money?  Those are probably the best reflection of your priorities.  Are you a giver or a taker?  Do you have an attitude of entitlement or an attitude of gratitude?  Is you conversation focused on your needs or the other persons needs?  Are you guided by self-preservation?

“Let the dead bury their own.”  “Don’t look back.”   Now is the time.

Passover 2014 Conference Update

Friday, March 21st, 2014

 

Passover 2014 Conference – Location / Hotel Info – Update


Passover 2014 Conference – March 20 – More Locations Updated, Video Added

Thom’s editorial:

People .. you are being asked to step up to the plate … the game is on and you are in this game.  Many may be willing to simply watch from the comfort of their easy chair.  That is not point of this conference.  In years past, one individual has done the heavy lifting by pulling a conference together and the people have come.  This year multiple individuals are being called to take a leadership role.  Every person that has ever attended a conference is a leader on some level and is capable of hosting an event in their area.  We are trusting you are listening to Father’s voice and if He is leading you to host a regional site, we’re looking forward to hearing from you as per the directions below.  You know that the blessing of fellowshipping with those in your area will much more than out weigh your effort.

I will continue to add to / edit this page as updates come.   Also note that donations to the endeavour are appreciate.  Donation information can be found here.

Current Regional Sites Update:

  • Bethany, Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Newark, New Jersey
  • Norfolk, Nebraska
  • Newmarket, Ontario, Canada (1 hour North of Toronto)
  • Lake Worth, Florida (West Palm Beach)
  • Corsicana, Texas (1 hour south of Dallas)
  • Sacramento, California
  • Jacksonville, Florida
  • Cedar City, UT
  • Boise, ID

Newark, NJ Location / Hotel Info

Ken Reilly is organizing the regional gathering in Newark, New Jersey at a Hotel location.  Ken has been led specifically to be in Newark for this aspect of the conference.  As he needs to book a meeting room and would also prefer to hold a block of hotel rooms for those joining him, he would like to hear ASAP from those that are led to join him in Newark.

Hotel info:

Ramada Plaza Newark Liberty International Airport  (link to hotel)

Room rate as organized by Ken – $109 / night including two buffet breakfasts

Do note book a hotel room yet – contact Ken Reilly first to let you know you plan to join him there.

Contact Ken Reilly at life888@valornet.com

Norfolk, NE Location / Hotel Info

Wayne Rasmussen is organizing the regional site in Norfolk

Norfolk Lodge and Suites

4200 W. Norfolk Ave.

Norfolk, NE  68701

402-379-3833 or 402-371-8007

Special room rate of $79.99 / night ($109.95 reg) if booked before April 1.  Includes ver nice hot breakfast.

Will be viewing on 50" in the hotel space.

Those interested in joining in Norfolk should contact Mardel at 402-371-3155 or cell 402-750-0777 or email Wayne at glop@plvwtelco.net

Toronto, ON Location Info

Thom Mills will be hosting at his property location located near Newmarket, ON.  Exact location to be provide to those interested directly via email.  The location is about 1 hour North of Toronto, 3 hours North of Buffalo, 4 hours East of Detroit.  We Canadian’s are fairly welcoming to those Americans that would like to join us.

Hotels are available in the area, but there is availability at the property for those that would like to stay in available rooms, camp, bring an RV, etc.  Contact Thom at thom@randomize.com to let him know you’ll be coming and facility information, directions, etc. will be provided.

Regional Site Location Requirements

Interested in becoming a Regional Site Host?  Here is what you need to know at this point.

You will need:

  • A large LCD flat screen or a video projector – depending on how many people you expect to be viewing.
  • A computer, Mac or Windows, connected to your LCD flat screen or projector.  The video is broadcasted over uStream.tv.
  • Some set top boxes and smart TVs have a uStream app for viewing without a computer.  Apps are available for Roku, Boxee, AppleTV, Panasonic Viera and Samsung Smart TV.  Test these apps by checking out the Unity153 show or any other uStream show to ensure that this feature works properly.  More info on viewing options can be found here.
  • In most home applications, a larger LCD Flat screen will likely be sufficient.  In a large home, hotel conference room or similar space, a video projector is likely more appropriate.
  • For audiences over 8-10 people, you are likely going to need audio amplification as most flat screen speakers simply are not normally loud enough or of sufficient sound quality.  People often add a Sound Bar amplifier to their flat screen; that will likely be sufficient.  The speakers on all video projectors are completely insufficient.  If you are using a video projector, you will need an external sound ampler, especially in an hotel conference room or similar venue.
  • A reliable high speed internet connection.  While the faster the better, a 1 Mbit connection should be sufficient for viewing.  If you are able to watch the Unity153 show with out any video interruptions, you are good.  While locations offer wireless WIFI service, a wired connection is always faster and more reliable.  If you believe there may be a need or desire to contribute to the conference via broadcasting, you will need to contact Ken Reilly at life888@valornet.com
  • Be aware that if you are considering booking a hotel conference room or other commercial space, that location will likely have equipment available … at a price.  They may require you to use only there equipment if using their room.  You may also want a microphone with the sound system depending on the size of the group.  Confirm this all as well as their internet connectivity and the prices for such when negotiating for the space.
  • In terms of connecting this all up, there are simply too many combinations and variations to detail here.  Please work out these details with a local resource.  If you simply can not get any help to pull these details together, contact Thom Mills at thom@randomize.com.
  • As uStream features an interactive text feedback mode via Facebook, any one in the audience may wish to use their iPad, iPhone, laptop or other similar device to interact.  They will want a WIFI connection to be able to do this. 

As a Regional Site Host, we will be asking you to:

  • determine the location at which to host
  • determine costs related to the venue.  These costs will need to be covered by yourself and / or other that will be gathering with you.
  • be prepared to serve communion at the beginning of the each day.  Some grape juice and red wine available and appropriate glasses should be provided by you.
  • organise food requirements – that can be as simple as giving everybody a list of the restaurants in the area, organizing potluck or what ever else works for you and your group – regardless of meals, water and light snacks should be available at a minimum.  Keep in mind that much of the point of the regional gatherings is for fellowship and connecting and meal times are one of the best times to accomplish this.  We would encourage you to make meals a group experience in some manner.
  • contact those that have expressed an interest in joining you at your location from the unity153.net site.  Contact information will be forwarded to you.  Be prepared to provide those that are interested in coming your contact info, location address, hotels or other accommodation info.

– See more at: http://www.gods-kingdom-ministries.net/daily-weblogs/2014/03-2014/passover-2014-conference/#sthash.tfdBgtTb.dpuf

Your Resistance to the Gospel

Thursday, March 20th, 2014

What is your level of resistance to the Gospel?  Evidently, it is time for some correction to occur.  I would love for each writing to be uplifting and on a positive note, but there must be some who needs a “corrective” interview with Our Heavenly Father.  Have you become complacent in your walk?  Are you resisting the next level of maturity?  Are you really willing to “die to the flesh” or are those just idle words?

Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 3:

1 Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,

2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith,

3 so that no one would be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this.

4 For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know.

5 For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be in vain.  (NASB)

None of us are called to live an isolated existence from the rest of the Body of Christ.  Do you think an ear can survive long without the rest of the body?  Are you finding ways to fellowship with others or are you using the excuse of being “separated” for a special, lonely work?  It was rare that Jesus was alone during His ministry, why do you think you shouldn’t minister and serve others in the Body?

We are called to spread the Gospel, the good news.  It can’t be done by sitting on the couch, watching TV 24/7.  If you are truly sensitive to the Holy Spirit, HE will bring people along your path to minister life.  Is your pride preventing you from ministering to others?

2:18  For we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, more than once—and yet Satan hindered us.  (NASB)

Paul identified the source preventing him from going to Thessalonica- Satan.  The source of resistance to the gospel is the adversary.  He will use your pride and/or lust to prevent you from being a lively stone, a part of the ministry of Christ toward others.  In a subtle fashion, he will move you into a state of resistance.  One day you will wake up and finally make an assessment of your fruit… it will be found lacking.  I urge you to repent and get back on track.  Reestablish your focus on Christ.  Reassess your priorities and get rid of those weights that so easily beset you.  You are to resist the devil, not the Gospel.  Don’t be a “foolish” virgin.  Think about it!

From Mike

Wednesday, March 19th, 2014

Love
    looks at who you are going to become.
Condemnation
    looks at who you are not.
One looks forward, the other looks back.

Unrighteous Judgment

Wednesday, March 19th, 2014

John 8:7  So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. (NKJV)

There is only One who can execute proper judgment and that One is Our Heavenly Father.  Who else would you trust to place your future with?  Too much penalty is just as ineffective as too little.  HIS mercy is balanced with HIS judgment.  As for me, taking the pain early and seeking forgiveness is the best avenue.  When you sin, quickly seek forgiveness rather than trying to defend an un-defendable position.

Matthew 7:5  “Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.  (NKJV)

Unless we have the bond of perfection, walking in fully mature Love, we are not equipped to judge, thus we are hypocrites.  Only then do we have that complete connection of Divine Intent and the Mind of Our Heavenly Father.  Until then, we should submit all acts of sin and lawlessness to HIS venue.  HE is able to balance the scales of justice on the perpetrator in an exacting manner.  We do have the right to forgive and prevent the full weight of the Law from coming down on the one who wrongs us.  However, when we take the attitude that we are to police every person who breaks the Law, our ego has entered into the picture.  Our “false self” tends to be bloodthirsty and wants revenge.  This attitude will exalt you over the other person and create further division.  We called to pray for our enemies, not beat the life out of them.

Unrighteous judgment is a subtle way of saying that you don’t believe that Our Heavenly Father will do an adequate job of judging the defender so you must do it yourself.  Self-reliance is just another attribute of the ego and shows that your Love walk needs some more attention.  The temporary satisfaction the ego seeks is not worth the long term effects of your unrighteous judgment.  A mature son or daughter does not respond to sin and lawlessness but waits to hear what Our Heavenly Father has mandated as a response.  Only then can you be assured that proper judgment has been dealt out to the recipient.  This walk releases you from holding grudges against those who have wronged you, sometimes for years.  Let Love prevail in your life and it will remove all of those weights you have been carrying around with you.  Your mental and physical health will improve once you have removed any root of bitterness that has been plaguing you for years.  Let no unrighteous judgment be found among us, drop the stones.  Let not their unrighteousness dictate your day.  Go about doing good.

The Petrodollar Dilemma

Tuesday, March 18th, 2014

The U.S. is threatening to place economic sanctions on Russia over the Crimea annexation.  This republic is about 58% Russian and was once part of the U.S.S.R.  The Russians have a vital seaport there and they are not going to give it up.  Putin and Obama have not been buddies in the past and their various encounters have proven to us that there is a personal issue as well as a public dislike between the two.

The U.S. has slowly placed itself in a position of weakness.  Our economy cannot withstand another economic crisis and the Russians and Chinese know this.  The egos in this arena don’t get any bigger but the Russians hold the “energy” card with Europe.  The Chinese hold the “Dollar Bond Lender” card in the global bond market.  The stakes are high and both countries have been accumulating gold to back a future payment system independent of the U.S. Dollar.  In the meantime, the U.S. has bee trying to move to an all digital currency so that they can exercise full control over everyone.  The natural result of a digitized currency is an RFID chip placed in every person’s body so as to eliminate any question of who they are.  If  you can’t see the writing on the wall, get some good glasses.  Each and every crisis is being used to move the population to submit to a greater level of control.  Every bill in Congress ends up with some hidden control measures under the disguise of names such as “patriot”, “liberty”, or “safety”.  The latest missing commercial airplane could be used for some terrorist event somewhere around the globe.  Who knows?

The manipulation by men in power is reaching epic proportions.  At a personal level, our only defense is to be Spiritually plugged into the Heavenly Father’s perfect plan, will, and purpose.  HE knows what is transpiring behind closed doors.  HE will move on men whom HE has placed in critical positions to act and respond in proper manner to thwart any attempt to subvert HIS plan.  At the highest levels, this is a spiritual battle for the future of mankind.  Our Heavenly Father has everything accounted for in HIS plan.  HE knows the devices and intent of the vessels of dishonor.  Technology does not supersede HIS methods of communication.  Men’s devices are archaic in the strictest sense to HIS processes.  We must trust that the current crisis as well as any other of men’s attempts to control the world will be righteously judged and corrected by Our Heavenly Father.  HE will correct the current crisis as part of HIS plan to bring restoration to all of mankind.  The selfishness of all parties involved will ultimately be exposed.  Ultimately, Love will take command.

Love Heals

Monday, March 17th, 2014

Matthew 8:16 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, 17 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:

​​​“He Himself took our infirmities

​​And bore our sicknesses.”  (NKJV)

Jesus submitted fully to Our Heavenly Father’s will and intent.  He cast out spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.  Emphasis on the word “All”.  Why are we sick and have chronic health issues?  It must be due to a lack of revelation in one or more areas in our lives.  This is not a condemning word but one looking at the reality of where each of us is at.  It is my expectation as we move toward the bond of perfection- the baptism of Love, we will see our bodies respond and become healthier.

Jesus is the pattern Son and we should have an expectation to walk in a similar fashion even though at this point no of us have done so, at least none that I have seen.  As we increase in wisdom, understanding, and knowledge, skill in operating should also come.

Daniel 1:17  As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

The key phrase here is “GOD gave”.  Jesus did not acquire His operational gifts by simply going to healing school.  Our Heavenly Father imparted the anointing necessary to operate in such a manner.  Jesus was found worthy and Our Heavenly Father was well pleased.  As we move toward the same fullness of maturity, we should expect a similar impartation.  This is when people will see “Jesus” in us.  Our part is to mature and be an acceptable vessel of honor.  After all, the anointing needs a vessel to fill up and flow out of to minister life and healing to others.

Today’s Online Bible Study Broadcast: Raising the Remnant

Sunday, March 16th, 2014

We will have our Sunday afternoon Bible Study at 3PM CDT in Bethany.  Kemper will be directing the discussion today.

To participate live or watch this Bible study as a recording afterwards, go to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-baptism-of-love  The chat room will be open again today for your comments.  We look forward to your participation during our live broadcast.