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Reread FEAR OF THE LORD Posting

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

As I told good friends of mine, I believe this is the most important writing I have posted. The previous writings have built a foundation for those who have ears to hear and eyes to see so that the importance of the last writing can be fully embraced and honored!

FEAR OF THE LORD- Critical!

Tuesday, February 16th, 2021

Isaiah wrote by THE SPIRIT in chapter 11:

1 And there shall come forth a Shoot out of the stock of Jesse [David’s father], and a Branch out of his roots shall grow and bear fruit.

2 And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him—the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and Might, the Spirit of Knowledge and of the reverential and obedient FEAR OF THE LORD—

3 And shall make Him of quick understanding, and His delight shall be in the reverential and obedient FEAR OF THE LORD. And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, neither decide by the hearing of His ears;

4 But with righteousness and justice shall He judge the poor and decide with fairness for the meek, the poor, and the downtrodden of the earth; and He shall smite the earth and the oppressor with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.

5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of His waist and faithfulness the girdle of His loins.

When we are walking as mature Sons and Daughters, fully led by THE HOLY SPIRIT, we will not only acknowledge but walk in the seven Spirits as Jesus did.  They are:

The Spirit of the LORD

The Spirit of Wisdom

The Spirit of understanding

The Spirit of counsel

The Spirit of strength (might; miracles)

The Spirit of knowledge (revelation)

The Spirit of the FEAR OF THE LORD

Many believers fail to honor the seventh Spirit listed- The FEAR OF THE LORD.  Rather than presenting their best, they have made their relationship with FATHER casual and commonplace.  Yes, HE is Love but HE is also the Judge of the universe and we are to honor HIM as we seek to approach HIS Throne.   Would you go before a judge in shorts and tennis shoes?  Would you address the president of the U.S. with casual clothes on?  Doesn’t FATHER deserve greater respect and admiration than any of HIS created beings?

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Psalm 111:

10 Where can Wisdom be found? It is born in THE FEAR OF GOD.

Everyone who follows his ways

will never lack his living-understanding.

And the adoration of God will abide throughout eternity!

Proverbs  chapter 1:

7 The FEAR OF THE LORD is the beginning of knowledge;

Chapter 10:

27 The FEAR OF THE LORD prolongs life,

Chapter 14:

27 The FEAR OF THE LORD is a fountain of life,

That one may avoid the snares of death.

Chapter 19:

23 The FEAR OF THE LORD leads to life,

So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.

Chapter 15:

16 Better is a little with the FEAR OF THE LORD

Than great treasure and turmoil with it.

Isaiah also wrote in chapter 33:

5 The LORD is exalted, for HE dwells on high;

HE has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

6 And HE will be the stability of your times,

A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;

The FEAR OF THE LORD is HIS treasure.

Without the FEAR OF GOD, can true Wisdom or knowledge be found?  As we are told in Psalm 111, it is born in the FEAR OF THE LORD.  Who else can bring forth healing in our lives?  Who else can dispatch angels for our protection?  Who else can provide us power and authority over the adversary and his demons?  Who else deserves the highest respect and reverence?  The seventh SPIRIT completes the other six.  Without THE FEAR OF THE LORD operating in our lives, we will not walk in the fullness of our destiny.  All seven were upon/in Jesus and we need all seven as well.

Jesus did and said nothing on His own.  He spoke in John chapter 17:

1 This is what Jesus prayed as He looked up into Heaven,

    “Father, the time has come.

    Unveil the glorious splendor of Your Son

    so that I will magnify YOUR glory!

2 YOU have already given me authority

    over all people so that I may give

    the gift of eternal life to all those that YOU have given to Me.

3 Eternal life means to know and experience YOU

    as the only true God,

    and to know and experience Jesus Christ,

    as the Son whom YOU have sent.

4 I have glorified YOU on the earth

    by faithfully doing everything YOU’VE told Me to do.

5 So My Father, restore Me back to the glory

    that we shared together when we were face-to-face

    before the universe was created.”

Jesus fully honored and glorified Our Heavenly Father in every aspect of His ministry on earth.  Should we have the same mindset?  THE FEAR OF THE LORD holds together the other Six Spirits.  Without IT, only The Spirit of THE LORD is in operation and this is generally what we see among believers today.

The adversary knows the power of THE FEAR OF THE LORD thus he wants us to disregard such an important and critical Truth.  In many congregations, people bring in drinks and popcorn into their sanctuaries as though they are planning to be entertained.  They can receive earplugs for the extremely loud music coming from the “stage”.  Where is the honor of THE FEAR OF THE LORD in all this?

FATHER could wipe out you and me in a nanosecond by HIS Power yet we have approached HIM as though HE was our “buddy”.  Let us repent of our past failures to fully honor HIM with the fear and reverence HE deserves.

When I was in the ten year span of praying before work in the mornings (1990-2000), FATHER once told me, “I AM the only ONE WHO is to be described as awesome so don’t use that word in any other manner.”  After that, every time I heard someone use that word to describe anything else, I cringed.  I would encourage you to make restricted use of that word as well!

When THE FEAR OF THE LORD is at the forefront of our consciousness, the other of the Seven Spirits will begin to operate in our lives.  We need to be “baptized” in THE FEAR OF THE LORD as we were with The Holy Spirit.

Isaiah experienced THE FEAR OF THE LORD in chapter 6 as he wrote by THE SPIRIT:

​1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to another and said:

​​​“Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD of hosts;

​​The whole earth is full of His glory!”

​4 And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke.

5 So I said:

​​​“Woe is me, for I am undone!

​​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.”

​6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. 7 And he touched my mouth with it, and said:

​​“Behold, this has touched your lips;

​​Your iniquity is taken away,

​​And your sin purged.”

THE FEAR OF THE LORD came upon Isaiah when he encountered the awesomeness of FATHER in the Throne Room.  Isaiah went from being comfortable in his calling as a major prophet to being totally unclean.  What would your response be when placed in the same situation?  Isaiah immediately repented as his uncleanness was revealed.

When the angel appeared behind me in Little Jack’s restaurant in Minneapolis, I could not move any part of my body.  I was as a dead man (Rev. 1:17).  I was in a Holy, reverential, awe of the Presence of THE LORD expressed by this angel. It is written in Psalm 34:

7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who FEAR HIM,

And rescues them.

Can I casually approach the Throne?  Absolutely not!  Yes, FATHER is full of grace and Love but HE is also to be honored in HIS other expressions, most of all we should treat HIM with absolute respect and reverence as THE ALMIGHTY.  Without this revelation of THE FEAR OF THE LORD, we are actually displaying unbelief.  Think about it.

In Acts chapter 5, it is recorded by THE SPIRIT:

5 The moment Ananias heard those words, he fell over dead. Everyone was terrified when they heard what had happened. 6 Some young men came in and removed the body and buried him.

7 Three hours later, his wife came into the room, with no clue what had happened to her husband.

8 Peter said to her, “Tell me, were the two of you paid this amount for the sale of your land?”

Sapphira said, “Yes, that’s how much it was.”

9 Peter told her, “Why have you agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? I hear the footsteps of those who buried your husband at the door—they’re coming here to bury you too!”

10 At that moment she dropped dead at Peter’s feet.

When the young men came in, she was already dead, so they carried her out and buried her next to her husband. 11 The entire church was seized with a powerful sense of the FEAR OF GOD, which came over all who heard what had happened.

12 The apostles performed many signs, wonders, and miracles among the people. 13 And the believers were wonderfully united as they met regularly in the temple courts in the area known as Solomon’s Porch. No one dared harm them, for everyone held them in high regard.

Today, is there any “fear” of believers by those in positions of authority?  No, they are dictating to believers to wear masks and stay separated.  It is clear that we need the FEAR OF THE LORD to be restored and operational in the lives in us as believers.  When that happens, we will be held in high regard and no one will dictate our movements.  No one will lie to us without ramification.

Wisdom wrote in Proverbs chapter 2:

1 My son, if you will receive My Words

And treasure My commandments within you,

2 Make your ear attentive to Wisdom,

Incline your heart to understanding;

3 For if you cry for discernment,

Lift your voice for understanding;

4 If you seek her as silver

And search for her as for hidden treasures;

5 Then you will discern the FEAR OF THE LORD

And discover the knowledge of God.

Chapter 8:

13 “The FEAR OF THE LORD is to hate evil;

Pride and arrogance and the evil way

And the perverted mouth, I hate.”

When the believers become united and FEAR THE LORD again, the world will fear the believers and things will change for the better.  Evil will no longer prevail or be tolerated.

The Call To Spiritual Warfare: Part 15

Monday, February 15th, 2021

Spiritual warfare is required by those who fully understand the requirements of fulfilling their purpose and destiny.  It was required of Jesus, Paul, Peter, and others.  How many times did Jesus deal with demons and men who were motivated by demonic forces?  The spirits of darkness are still around and their mission is to keep each of us from fulfilling FATHER’S Divine Intent. 

The spirit of death tried to attach itself to me twice during funerals in the past.  I immediately prayed in THE SPIRIT for several minutes before it departed.  Life was being sucked out of me both times and I knew if I didn’t immediately deal with it, I would have died right there on the spot during the funeral.  I wasn’t afraid but instead was fully committed to battling this demonic spirit.  I only share this to emphasize the importance of relying on The Holy Spirit in every challenge we face.  I wasn’t looking for a fight, it found me.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit In 2nd Corinthians chapter 10:

2 Now I plead with you that when I come, don’t force me to take a hard line with you (which I’m willing to do) by daring to confront those who mistakenly believe that we are living by the standards of the world, not by the Spirit’s Wisdom and power. 3–4 For although we live in the natural realm, we don’t wage a military campaign employing human weapons, using manipulation to achieve our aims. Instead, our spiritual weapons are energized with Divine power to effectively dismantle the defenses behind which people hide.

Paul was willing to take a hard line with those people who use manipulation to achieve their agendas.  Are you?  This is where it is critical for us to walk in THE SPIRIT’S Wisdom when dealing with those given over to manipulation and control.  We must not allow ourselves to submit to that demonic influence and remain silent.  Can one really fellowship with such a person?  Their defenses must be exposed and dismantled.  This is one aspect of spiritual warfare.

5 We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the True Knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One. 6 Since we are armed with such dynamic weaponry, we stand ready to punish any trace of rebellion, as soon as you choose complete obedience.

Deceptive fantasies are often given to us in dreams and some of them originate from demonic forces.  Others originate through the carnal man.  Either way, we are to capture and demolish them by choosing to walk in complete obedience to The Word.  We must immediately cast down those thoughts, dreams, and fantasies and not allow them to develop within us.  Talking about them only further empowers them and we must not allow such thoughts to be sown into our hearts and produce any bad fruit.

As we keep the True Knowledge of GOD before us at all times, we have what Paul calls the dynamic weaponry to punish any and every trace (remains, a mark, a spot, an impression) of rebellion.  As we walk in Holiness, we are pure and must protect that purity by not allowing the adversary to insert any impure thought or fantasy into our hearts or minds.  We must cast down every vain imagination… immediately.  This is the essence of complete obedience to THE SPIRIT and The Word as mature Sons and Daughters.

Demons are assigned to watch us and focus on our words, actions, responses to situations, and other such indications of what we are entertaining.  If a man or woman is flirtatious then that is the area the demon will pursue to promote rebellion.  If one seeks to exalt himself in the area of intelligence, then that is the area of weakness and focus. 

When the devil was tempting Jesus, he was careful to watch Jesus’ responses for he was hoping to exploit a weakness.  The adversary will do the same concerning us.  Some may think I am overemphasizing the need to focus on spiritual warfare.  I think not.  As we move toward full maturity, the demons become more desperate to thwart our full destiny.

In Matthew chapter 12, Jesus addressed spiritual warfare with the kingdom of satan:

22 Then a man was brought before Jesus who had a demon spirit that made him both blind and unable to speak. Jesus healed him instantly, and he could see and talk again! 23 The crowds went wild with amazement as they witnessed this miracle. And they kept saying to one another, “Could this man be the Messiah?”

24 But when the Pharisees overheard what the people were saying about the miracle, they said, “He casts out demons by the power of Satan, the prince of demons!”

25 Now, Jesus supernaturally perceived their thoughts and motives, so He confronted them by telling them this parable:

“Any kingdom that fights against itself will end up in ruins. And any family or community splintered by strife will fall apart. 26 So if Satan casts out Satan, he is making war on himself. How then could his kingdom survive? 27 So if Satan empowers Me to cast out demons, who empowers your exorcists to cast them out? Go ask them, for what they do proves you’re wrong in your accusations. 28 On the other hand, if I drive out demons by the power of the Spirit of God, then the end of Satan’s kingdom has come! 29 Who would dare enter the house of a mighty man and steal his property? First he must be overpowered and tied up by one who is stronger than he. Then his entire house can be plundered and every possession stolen.

30 “So join with Me, for if you’re not on My side you are against Me. And if you refuse to help Me gather the spoils, you are making things worse. 31 This is why I warn you, for God will forgive people for every sin and blasphemy they have committed except one. There is no forgiveness for the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. 32 If anyone speaks evil of Me, the Son of Man, he can be forgiven; but if anyone contemptuously speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will never be forgiven, now or ever!”

Jesus made it abundantly clear that there are two kingdoms at hand and He also decisively warned everyone that they are either with Him or they are against Him.  There are no exceptions.  We are not to sit on the sidelines and do nothing.  The Holy Spirit has been given to us to direct us into all aspects of our Divine destiny so let us fully embrace the Words of Jesus and no longer allow the kingdom of darkness to have any empowerment or expansion in our area of influence.

The Call To Spiritual Warfare: Part 14

Sunday, February 14th, 2021

Paul had to deal with a man who was in the congregation and was in sin.  The man had to be rebuked for his sin and he responded through repentance.  Once he repented the congregation needed to forgive him and no longer allow unforgiveness to cause separation.  Spiritual warfare it not restricted to the unsaved but includes those believers who are being deceived by the adversary’s cunning devices and schemes.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2 Corinthians chapter 2:

11 so that we would not be exploited by the adversary, Satan, for we know his clever schemes.

The adversary will use unforgiveness as a wedge to keep us from walking in unity.  Moses wrote by THE SPIRIT in Leviticus chapter 17:

15 ‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty. In righteousness you shall judge your neighbor. 16 You shall not go about as a talebearer among your people; nor shall you take a stand against the life of your neighbor: I am the LORD.

17 ‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. 18 You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.”

Paul was well aware of the above passage and he reaffirmed FATHER’S Divine Intent toward the brother who strayed from the Word.  We must always be in the restoration business rather than judging others ourselves. 

We are in the latter days referred to in the Book of Daniel where The Holy Spirit revealed in chapter 8:

​23 ​​“And in the latter time of their kingdom,

​​When the transgressors have reached their fullness,

​​A king shall arise,

​​Having fierce features,

​​Who understands sinister schemes.

24 ​​His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power;

​​He shall destroy fearfully,

​​And shall prosper and thrive;

​​He shall destroy the mighty, and also the Holy people.

25 ​​“Through his cunning

​​He shall cause deceit to prosper under his rule;

​​And he shall exalt himself in his heart.

​​He shall destroy many in their prosperity.

​​He shall even rise against the Prince of princes;

​​But he shall be broken without human means.

26 ​​“And the vision of the evenings and mornings

​​Which was told is true;

​​Therefore seal up the vision,

​​For it refers to many days in the future.”

We see the rise of the cunningness of the adversary in these days.  Jesus referred to this time in Mark 13 when He spoke the following:

14 “When you witness what Daniel prophesied, ‘the disgusting destroyer,’ standing where it must not be[Let the reader learn what it means]”

We must not disregard or underestimate the cunningness of the devil as we walk out our lives.  If we fail to pay attention to the warnings of Jesus, we will not walk in full victory.

Jesus spoke the above when He was counseling the disciples earlier in this chapter:

3 Later, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the temple, his disciples, Peter, Jacob, John, and Andrew, came to Him privately where He was sitting and said, 4 “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what supernatural sign should we expect to signal Your coming and the completion of this age?

5 Jesus answered, “At that time deception will run rampant. So beware that you’re not fooled! 6 For many will appear on the scene claiming my authority or saying about themselves, ‘I am God’s Anointed,’ and they will lead many astray. 7 You will hear rumors of wars nearby, with more rumors of wars to come. Make sure that you are not thrown into a panic or give in to your fears, for these things are destined to happen. Prepare for it, but still the end is not yet. 8 For nations will go to war against each other and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be terrible earthquakes in place after place—seismic events of epic proportion. And there will be famines and riots. This is how the first contractions and birth pains of the new age will begin.”

9 “Be on your guard! For they will repeatedly hand you over to the ruling councils, and you will be beaten in public gatherings. And you will stand trial before kings and high-ranking governmental leaders as an opportunity to testify to them on My behalf. 10 But prior to the end of the age, the hope of the Gospel must first be preached to all nations.

11 “So when they put you under arrest and hand you over for trial, don’t even give one thought about what you will say. Simply speak what the Holy Spirit gives you at that very moment. And realize that it won’t be you speaking but the Holy Spirit repeatedly speaking through you.”

We must heed the Words of Jesus:  Be prepared, be on guard, and don’t be fooled.  These writings focused on spiritual warfare are given to us by The Holy Spirit as a confirmation of what Jesus is saying concerning the time we are now in.  The swamp has been drained and the spirit of deception has been exposed.  What happens when such exposure occurs?  Jesus revealed it in the above passage.  Fear not!  Be led by The Holy Spirit and He will navigate you through this time in history.  The spirit of deception is no match for The Holy Spirit!

We must understand that there will be immature believers who aren’t equipped to deal with such deception.  As stated previously, deception in its purest form is when a person doesn’t know he or she is deceived.  The mature Sons and Daughters will expose such deception as led by The Holy Spirit.  We must rebuke the person in Agape Love and forgive him or her when he or she responds through repentance.  We are to promote unity when given the opportunity.

As stated in Psalm 91, those of us who walk in Agape Love will always be shielded from harm.  This is why I believe it is imperative to walk in the fullness of revelation concerning Agape Love.  Paul knew this when he wrote of the preeminence of Agape Love in 1st Corinthians chapter 13.  Jesus expressed the importance of Love in John chapter 14:

23 Jesus replied, “Loving Me empowers you to obey My Word. And My Father will Love you so deeply that We will come to you and make you Our dwelling place. 24 But those who don’t Love Me will not obey My Words. The Father did not send Me to speak My own revelation, but the Words of my Father.”

We will be fully prepared to deal with the cunning devices and schemes of the adversary as we walk fully in Agape Love!

The Call To Spiritual Warfare: Part 13

Saturday, February 13th, 2021

In Genesis chapter 6, FATHER looked down on the earth:

11 Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 God looked on the earth, and behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted their way upon the earth.

What is corruption?  First of all, it has moved away from FATHER’S Divine Intent.  It is the act of corrupting, or state of being corrupt or putrid; the destruction of the natural form of bodies, by the separation of the component parts, or by disorganization, in the process of putrefaction (bodies are disorganized and dissolved, or reduced to their original separate elements). 

Our bodies are designed to live forever but corruption caused our bodies to begin dying, moving toward death and destruction.  Mankind accepted corruption through the fallen ones who promoted genetic modification hence the giants in the land.  Animals were genetically modified as well. 

Noah and his family remained pure and qualified to be saved from the flood.  Those animals which were not modified submitted to THE SPIRIT and entered the ark.  The flood was intended to eradicate the exceptions of FATHER’S Divine Intent. 

Who do you think promoted alteration to the physical bodies?  Yes, the adversary who thought he could create a better kingdom.  Wrong!  The giants temporarily prevailed but FATHER later raised up a nation to remove the giants from The Promised Land.  David led the charge.

Each of us deals with our own “giants” but FATHER has given us the power and authority through Jesus Christ to overcome those “giants”.  If the devil did not have power, there would not have been a forty day period of testing in the wilderness.  You and I continue to deal with corrupted men and women who have temporary authority in the current world system.  You and I have a role to play in spiritual warfare.

To inherit means to possess; to enjoy; to take as a possession, by gift or Divine appropriation; as, to inherit everlasting life; to inherit the promises.  We are to walk out our lives with the benefits of inheritance from Our Heavenly Father.  There is no intended scarcity or lack in the inheritance.  The devil and his demons know this and continuously attempt to keep our mindsets away from this reality.  The result of this lower mindset is one of scarcity and constant lack.  If this doesn’t work, they move you toward greed and a quest for excessive resources.  They want to separate us from FATHER’S Divine Intent and our destiny and keep our focus on the temporary.  The spirit of deception cannot impact those who walk in Spiritual maturity.  Psalm 91 mentions the level of maturity I refer to:

14 For here is what the Lord has spoken to me:

“Because you have delighted in ME as MY great Lover,

I will greatly protect you.

I will set you in a high place, safe and secure before MY Face.

15 I will answer your cry for help every time you pray,

and you will find and feel MY Presence

even in your time of pressure and trouble.

I will be your glorious hero and give you a feast.

16 You will be satisfied with a full life and with all that I do for you.

For you will enjoy the fullness of MY Salvation (Jeshua)!”

Those of us who Love GOD with all our hearts and souls will walk in the above promises.  We will be victorious over the enemy in his every attempt to distract us from our Divine destiny.  In the end, it is all about Agape Love!

Whether it be day or night, FATHER’S massive Arms are wrapped around us, protecting us.

5 You will never worry about an attack of demonic forces at night

nor have to fear a spirit of darkness coming against you.

6 Don’t fear a thing!

Whether by night or by day, demonic danger will not trouble you,

nor will the powers of evil launched against you.

FATHER is accessible 24 hours a day.  Jesus knew this as He prayed at night to receive His daily directives.  Jesus spoke in John chapter 14:

10 Don’t you believe that the Father is living in Me and that I am living in the Father? Even My words are not My own but come from My Father, for HE lives in Me and performs HIS miracles of power through Me. 11 Believe that I live as One with My Father and that My Father lives as One with Me—or at least, believe because of the mighty miracles I have done.

12 “I tell you this timeless Truth: The person who follows Me in faith, believing in Me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do—even greater miracles than these because I go to be with My Father! 13 For I will do whatever you ask Me to do when you ask Me in My Name. And that is how the Son will show what the Father is really like and bring glory to HIM. 14 Ask Me anything in My Name, and I will do it for you!”

When we take on the mindset expressed to us through these Words of Jesus, we will overcome any attempt by the adversary to divert us away from those mighty miracles we are meant to do in Jesus’ Name.  We will give Jesus credit for those miracles and lead others to Christ and then toward maturity. 

No corruption will be found among us for we are pure and without blemish for The Word has cleansed us from all unrighteousness.  We have no interest in exalting ourselves but instead we exalt the Name of Jesus above every name on earth and in Heaven.  The adversary and his demons are well aware of the power and authority associated with His Name!  This is why spiritual warfare continues.  The adversary has an insatiable quest to be exalted above The Name of Jesus.  It is not going to happen!

The Call To Spiritual Warfare: Part 12

Friday, February 12th, 2021

FATHER has not lowered HIS Standards to accommodate changes in “socially acceptable” standards which are ever-changing.

Read the following closely and see if it doesn’t apply to the current environment we find ourselves in.  Isaiah recorded in chapter 1:

1 Here is the vision that Isaiah, the son of Amoz, received by Divine revelation concerning what was going to happen to Judah and Jerusalem during the times of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

2 Listen, O heavens! Hear, O earth!

    For the Lord Yahweh has spoken:

    “I tenderly nurtured children and made them great,

    but they have rebelled against me!

3 Even a dumb ox instinctively knows its owner

    and the stubborn mule knows the hand that feeds him,

    but Israel does not know me

    nor do my people understand.”

4 Oh, how this nation keeps sinning!

    See them dragging the heavy burden of their guilt!

    They are corrupt children, descendants of evildoers.

    They have turned their backs on the Lord God

    and despised the Holy One of Israel!

    They have cut themselves off from the help of God!

5 Why would you seek to be injured further?

    Why would you stubbornly continue in your rebellion?

    Your whole head is sick,

    and your heart and your will are weak and faint.

6 You are corrupt from the bottom of your feet

    to the top of your head. There is no integrity

    nothing but bruises, putrefying sores, and raw open wounds!

    They have not been drained or bandaged or soothed with oil.

7 Your country is devastated

    and your cities burned to the ground;

    foreigners plunder your crops before your eyes—

    with nothing but devastation and destruction in their wake!

8 And the daughter of Zion is left as helpless as

    a deserted shack in a vineyard or

    like a flimsy shelter in a field of cucumbers—

    in every way like a city besieged!

9 If the Lord of Angel Armies had not left us survivors,

    our fate would have been the same as Sodom and Gomorrah!

10 Hear the word of Yahweh:

    “You leaders of Sodom, heed the correction of our God!

    People of Gomorrah, you’d better listen to his rebuke.”

Justice will be imparted and FATHER will not be moved by hypocritical worship or praise.  The devil and his demons infiltrated the nation of Israel, especially Sodom and Gomorrah.  FATHER didn’t lower HIS standards then and HE will not lower them today. 

As we are led by The Holy Spirit, we will be empowered to minister to those who have gone astray.  We must rely on The Holy Spirit to minister life to those who have succumbed to the agenda of spiritual darkness.

Isaiah further recorded in chapter 3:

8 Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen

    because their words and their works

    are defiant before the Face of the Lord’s glorious Presence.

9 The look on their impudent faces says it all,

    for they publicly flaunt their sin like Sodom,

    not even trying to hide it.

    Woe to their souls, for they invite

    disaster upon themselves.

10 Yet reassure the righteous; it will go well with them!

    They will fully enjoy the reward of their deeds.

11 But woe to the guilty,

    for they will get fully what they deserve!

12 My people, mockers exploit you

    and creditors rule over you.

    My people, your leaders mislead you

    and confuse you with their guidance.

History is definitely repeating itself as the devil’s toolbox is limited in nature.  Sin is flaunted throughout the media.  Laws are being written to protect “acts of sin” which were once illegal.  Leaders have taken on the persona of being entitled to control and manipulate the masses in order to promote their own agendas.

Yes we are to pray for the leaders but that does not include condoning any actions apart from Holiness.  If they need to repent, then we need to pray for their repentance.  If they are blinded, we need to pray that their eyes be opened to the Divine Intent and Standards of FATHER.  FATHER is exposing sin in the land and has given the various countries time to repent before HIS judgment comes forth in full force.

13 Yahweh is taking HIS rightful place in Court;

    HE is rising to judge his people.

14 Yahweh comes to issue the guilty verdict

    of the elders and leaders of HIS people, saying:

    “You are the ones who have ruined the nation!

    Your houses are full of what you’ve stolen from the poor!

15 What gives you the right to crush MY people

    by shoving the faces of the poor into the dirt?”

    Yahweh, the Sovereign One, Commander of Angel Armies,

    has spoken.

We don’t need to evoke judgment by taking lawless actions ourselves.  FATHER will evoke righteous judgment using the Angel Armies who are awaiting HIS Word to be unleashed.  Guess who will lead them?  The King of Kings, The Mighty Warrior with fire in HIS Eyes!  Those of us who are in the Secret Place will observe and be protected from the judgment as recorded in Psalm 91 by THE SPIRIT:

7 Even in a time of disaster, with thousands and thousands being killed,

you will remain unscathed and unharmed.

8 you will be a spectator as the wicked perish in judgment,

for they will be paid back for what they have done!

9–10 When we live our lives within the shadow of God Most High,

our secret hiding place, we will always be shielded from harm.

How then could evil prevail against us or disease infect us?

11 God sends angels with special orders to protect you wherever you go,

defending you from all harm.

12 If you walk into a trap, they’ll be there for you

and keep you from stumbling.

13 You’ll even walk unharmed among the fiercest powers of darkness,[h]

trampling every one of them beneath your feet!

By the way, FATHER has never supported abortion and HE never will!  Neither should we!

The Call To Spiritual Warfare: Part 12

Friday, February 12th, 2021

FATHER has not lowered HIS Standards to accept tares into the Kingdom.  A tare is “darnel” or “rye grass.” The Greek word zizanion is a noxious weed (lolium temelentum) that appears from a distance to look like wheat, but has poisonous black seeds.  We must guard against such poison being forced on us by listening to error and man’s opinions.  We must not embrace either.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus spoke:

24 Then Jesus taught them another parable:

“Heaven’s Kingdom realm can be compared to a Farmer who planted good seed in His field. 25 But at night, when everyone was asleep, an enemy came and planted poisonous weeds among the wheat and ran away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, the weeds also appeared. 27 So the Farmer’s hired hands came to Him and said, ‘Sir, wasn’t that good seed that you sowed in the field? Where did all these weeds come from?’

28 “He answered, ‘This has to be the work of an enemy!’

“They replied, ‘Do You want us to go and gather up all the weeds?’

29 “‘No,’ he said. ‘If you pull out the weeds you might uproot the wheat at the same time. 30 You must allow them both to grow together until the time of harvest. At that time, I’ll tell My harvesters to make sure they gather the weeds first and tie them all in bundles to be burned. Then they will harvest the wheat and put it into My barn.’”

Yes, we have an enemy and his name is satan, the devil, and his army is made up of demons.  When did the tares get planted?  At night.  An ex-warlock revealed that those who are under the devil in his hierarchy typically sleep during the day and are active at night.  They will speak forth (broadcast) “tare” seeds toward the lives of the saints in an attempt to dispatch demons to see if they can cause those seeds to take hold. 

This is why it is so important to embrace Psalm 91 and reside in the Secret Place.  We must not be ignorant of the adversary’s devices.

Jesus Himself gave us this revelation and we must not disregard its importance and relevance in our walk today.  There are those who are imposters but yet they look like “wheat” until it is time to observe their fruit at time of “supposed” maturity.  Are they producing life and abundance or are they attempting to control and manipulate us thus stealing, killing, and/or destroying some aspect of our destiny?  I cannot assess your situation of who you listen to or follow.  My responsibility is to make you aware of the dangers and works (devices) of the enemy.

Jesus spoke another parable concerning ten virgins.  They were all believers but five of them failed to make the cut.  What was the difference?  Jesus gave us the revelation in Matthew 25:

25 “At the time My coming draws near, Heaven’s Kingdom realm can be compared to ten maidens who took their oil lamps and went outside to meet the Bridegroom and His bride.[a] 2–4 Five of them were foolish and ill-prepared, for they took no extra oil for their lamps. Five of them were wise and sensible, for they took flasks of olive oil with their lamps. 5 When the Bridegroom didn’t come when they expected, they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. 6 Then suddenly, in the middle of the night, they were awakened by the shout ‘Get up! The Bridegroom is here! Come out and have an encounter with Him!’ 7 So all the girls got up and trimmed their lamps. 8 But the foolish ones were running out of oil, so they said to the five wise ones, ‘Share your oil with us, because our lamps are going out!’

9 “‘We can’t,’ they replied. ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. You’ll have to go and buy some for yourselves!’

10 “While the five girls were out buying oil, the Bridegroom appeared. Those who were ready and waiting were escorted inside with Him and the wedding party to enjoy the feast. And then the door was locked. 11 Later, the five foolish girls came running up to the door and pleaded, ‘Lord, Lord, let us come in!’

12 “But He called back, ‘Go away! Do I know you? I can assure you, I don’t even know you!’

13 “That is the reason you should always stay awake and be alert, because you don’t know the day or hour when the Bridegroom will appear.”

Many of you have read this parable countless times yet it is more critical today than ever.  Why?  Jesus alerted us “At the time My coming draws near”.  We are urged to be vigilant. 

How do I buy oil?  I spend time daily praying in The Holy Spirit and this Oil fills my lamp.  As they say in business “Time is money”.  I invest time each morning by beginning the day praying in Tongues.  I encourage you to do the same based on the revelation given to us by Jesus in this parable.

At the beginning of 1990, FATHER instructed me to wake up an hour early to pray in THE SPIRIT before work.  In somewhat of an immature fashion, I replied “If YOU want me up that early, YOU will have to wake me up”.  HE did… at five minutes before 5 A.M. every morning.  I never needed the alarm to get me up.  So much for the arrogance of immaturity!

As Jesus revealed, “the foolish ones ran low on oil”.  How much oil do you have in your lamp?  Is it overflowing on nearly empty?  I can’t make you keep your oil trimmed nor do I want to.  It is either in your heart to pursue a more intimate time with The Holy Spirit or it isn’t. 

Half the time when I wake up very early, I smile for I know there is something noteworthy THE SPIRIT wants to reveal.  Yes, He refreshes me during the day so I don’t walk around lethargic or unproductive. 

We are instructed by Jesus to always stay awake and be alert and not be counted as one of the foolish virgins.  At some point the door to the Kingdom will be locked and those on the outside will be unable to participate in the feast.  Don’t be caught on the outside of this door!

The Call To Spiritual Warfare: Part 11

Thursday, February 11th, 2021

FATHER has enabled us to walk on a Holy path known as the Highway of Holiness.  It requires that we walk in full forgiveness toward those who victimized us in the past.  We must let it go and move on.

Both Peter and Paul are examples of working against Jesus.  Peter denied Him three times after spending over three years observing and participating in His ministry yet Jesus forgave Peter and included him in His forty day ministry after the ascension.

In Mark chapter 16 Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went to the tomb and encountered an angel, it is written by The Holy Spirit:

4 But when they arrived, they discovered that the very large stone that had sealed the tomb was already rolled away! 5 And as they stepped into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right, dressed in a long white robe. The women were startled and amazed. 6 But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I know that you’re here looking for Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified. He isn’t here—He has risen victoriously! Look! See the place where they laid Him. 7 Run and tell His disciples, even Peter, that He is risen. He has gone ahead of you into Galilee and you will see Him there, just like He told you.”

Jesus had already forgiven Peter and the angel affirmed this forgiveness when he included Peter in being notified of the event.  We are to walk in this same level of forgiveness especially now that spiritual warfare is raging against the “set apart ones” who are called to defeat the devil and his demons.  We must not let unforgiveness be found among us without exception.

There are those who were abused in their childhood.  They must forgive those who abused them and let FATHER impart righteous judgment on the abusers.  Until those people are released from the devil’s “civil contract” with the victim, which is held together and enforced by unforgiveness, FATHER will defer their judgment.  That “speck” in our eye is just enough to keep such an agreement in force.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 7:

7 “Refuse to be a critic full of bias toward others, and judgment will not be passed on you. 2 For you’ll be judged by the same standard that you’ve used to judge others. The measurement you use on them will be used on you. 3 Why would you focus on the flaw in someone else’s life and yet fail to notice the glaring flaws of your own? 4 How could you say to your friend, ‘Let me show you where you’re wrong,’ when you’re guilty of even more? 5 You’re being hypercritical and a hypocrite! First acknowledge your own ‘blind spots’ and deal with them, and then you’ll be capable of dealing with the ‘blind spot’ of your friend.”

In Luke chapter 6, Jesus provided additional revelation:

37 Jesus said, “Forsake the habit of criticizing and judging others, and then you will not be criticized and judged in return. Don’t look at others and pronounce them guilty, and you will not experience guilty accusations yourself. Forgive over and over and you will be forgiven over and over. 38 Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! Your measurement of generosity becomes the measurement of your return.”

When there is unforgiveness, your good fruit is restricted in its flow.  This Truth is often overlooked by those who are living in scarcity.  When the dark spiritual forces have no cause against us, they are unable to keep us “incarcerated” and under their influence.  Agape Love needs to prevail in all areas of our life so that we can walk on the Highway of Holiness in life and abundance, untouchable by the enemy.

No one can deny the level of forgiveness Jesus had for Paul (who was Saul).  Officiating over the killing of believers is at the top of the list justifying unforgiveness. Yet Paul had a call on his life which was greater than his lawless actions.  His destiny to write 2/3rds of the Epistles was decided before he was formed in the womb (Psalm 139:16).  Jesus personally intervened to get Paul on the right track.  In Acts chapter 9, Jesus appeared and spoke:

1 During those days, Saul, full of angry threats and rage, wanted to murder the disciples of the Lord Jesus. So he went to ask the high priest 2 and requested a letter of authorization he could take to the Jewish leaders in Damascus, requesting their cooperation in finding and arresting any who were followers of the Way.  Saul wanted to capture all of the believers he found, both men and women, and drag them as prisoners back to Jerusalem. 3 So he obtained the authorization and left for Damascus.

Just outside the city, a brilliant light flashing from heaven suddenly exploded all around him. 4 Falling to the ground, he heard a booming voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”

5–7 The men accompanying Saul were stunned and speechless, for they heard a heavenly voice but could see no one.

Saul replied, “Who are you, Lord?”

I am Jesus, the Victorious, the One you are persecuting.  Now, get up and go into the city, where you will be told what you are to do.”

Soon, Saul’s nature was changed and so was his name to Paul.  No matter how great an enemy, Jesus can change his or her nature.  We must not hinder this with unforgiveness, a primary tool of the devil.  Paul went from promoting death to now promoting life and abundance.  Let our destiny be fulfilled in this hour as well.

The Call To Spiritual Warfare: Part 10

Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

GOD’S enemies are our enemies!  We are to enforce the Name of THE LORD while we are here on earth.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Psalm 110:

1 Yahweh said to my Lord, the Messiah:

“Sit with Me as enthroned Ruler

while I subdue your every enemy.

They will bow low before you

as I make them a footstool for Your Feet.”

Who do you think FATHER is going to use to subdue the enemies here on earth?  It is those of us who will embrace HIS power and authority and subdue HIS enemies, including the devil and his demons.

In Luke chapter 20, Jesus spoke:

35–36 But those who are worthy of the resurrection from the dead into glory become immortal, like the angels, who never die nor marry. When the dead come to life again, they will be sons of God’s life—the Sons of the Resurrection. 37 In fact, it was Moses who taught the resurrection of the dead when he wrote of the Lord God who was at the burning bush and described him as ‘the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ 38 Don’t you agree that God is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living? For in HIS Eyes, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are alive forevermore. He must be the God who raises the dead.”

39 The experts of the law chimed in, “Yes, Teacher, you speak the truth beautifully.”

40 From then on, the religious Sadducees never dared to ask Jesus a question again.

41 Jesus then posed this question to the people: “How can the experts of the law say that Christ the Messiah is David’s son? 42 Haven’t you read in the Psalms where David himself wrote:

The Lord Jehovah said to my Lord,

    ‘Sit near Me in the place of authority

43 until I subdue all your enemies under Your feet!’”

44 Jesus explained, “If David calls this One ‘My Lord,’ how can he merely be His Son?”

Jesus affirmed that He and FATHER are One.  Jesus told us that you and I are One with Them as well.  This is why we need to focus on Jesus’ ministry on earth as our example so that we walk in the same victorious power and authority over the enemy.  We are “the boots on the ground” so to speak.

It is written by The Holy Spirit in Psalm 2:

1 How dare the nations plan a rebellion.

Their foolish plots are futile!

2 Look at how the power brokers of the world

rise up to hold their summit

as the rulers scheme and confer together

against Yahweh and HIS Anointed King, saying:

3 “Let’s come together and break away from the Creator.

Once and for all let’s cast off these controlling chains

of God and HIS Christ!”

FATHER Speaks:

4 God-Enthroned merely laughs at them;

the Sovereign One mocks their madness!

5 Then with the fierceness of HIS fiery anger

HE settles the issue and terrifies them to death with these words:

6 “I MYSELF have poured out MY King on Zion, MY Holy mountain.

The Son Speaks:

7 “I will reveal the eternal purpose of God.

For HE has decreed over Me, ‘You are MY favored Son.

And as Your Father I have crowned you as MY King Eternal.

Today I became your Father.

8 Ask ME to give you the nations and I will do it,

and they shall become Your legacy.

Your domain will stretch to the ends of the earth.

9 And You will shepherd them with unlimited authority,

crushing their rebellion as an iron rod smashes jars of clay!’ ”

The Holy Spirit Speaks:

10 Listen to Me, all you rebel-kings

and all you upstart judges of the earth.

Learn your lesson while there’s still time.

11 Serve and worship the awe-inspiring God.

Recognize HIS greatness and bow before HIM,

trembling with reverence in HIS presence.

12 Fall facedown before HIM and kiss the Son

before HIS anger is roused against you.

Remember that HIS wrath can be quickly kindled!

But many blessings are waiting for all

who turn aside to hide themselves in HIM!

Isn’t this descriptive of where we are at this point in history?  The current leaders and judges have no “fear of GOD” and have challenged HIS Word.  HIS response is simply to laugh at them in their madness.  They have been manipulated and controlled by the adversary to the point of “madness”.  They have no clue of their total blindness and are in complete defiance of THE CREATOR of Heaven, earth, and them.  It is like a mouse defiant of a swooping eagle just before dinner.

We are called to spiritual warfare as mature Sons and Daughters.  We have no hesitancy to confront deception in whatever form it takes.  We will discern what action to take as we are fully led by The Holy Spirit.  Discouragement will not be found among us as we defeat those spiritual forces of darkness for our eyes have been opened.  We too will laugh when we see the utter defeat of the enemy!

The Call To Spiritual Warfare: Part 9

Tuesday, February 9th, 2021

Our mindset needs to be elevated to the point where we fully embrace FATHER’S intended Word for us individually, without any doubt whatsoever.  The adversary will try to instill uncertainty every step of the way as we pursue the Highway of Holiness.

This is our day of visitation and the question I have for you, “Are you discerning that this is your day of visitation?”  Are you embracing the need for spiritual warfare and understanding that we are destined for victory?  Do not be intimidated by the adversary or his demons.  Jesus wasn’t!  The devil cannot intimidate us who know the power in The Blood and who we are in Christ.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 12:

1 As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us.

2 We look away from the natural realm and we fasten our gaze onto Jesus Who birthed faith within us and Who leads us forward into faith’s perfection. His example is this: Because His heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be His, He endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God!

3 So consider carefully how Jesus faced such intense opposition from sinners who opposed their own souls, so that you won’t become worn down and cave in under life’s pressures.

Jesus is our Example, no one else!  If you are not yet experiencing boldness and assurance of your position in Christ, don’t give up.  Know that the adversary’s time is short and do not be derailed from your destiny. 

At some point the power and authority granted to you will suddenly be realized and you will not hesitate to confront any demon assigned to you.  There will be no reluctance to command the demon to depart from your midst.  This is when your faith will burst forth from the seed of The Word planted in your heart concerning the preeminent power and authority granted to us by Jesus. 

You will now have a determination expressly different from that in the past.  “You know that you know” there is a Spiritual change and the demons will see this.  Their reaction will be to depart for some unsuspecting soul who has not realized their place in Christ and walks in uncertainty of his or her future.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Hebrews chapter 5:

14 But solid food is for the mature, whose spiritual senses perceive heavenly matters. And they have been adequately trained by what they’ve experienced to emerge with understanding of the difference (discernment) between what is truly excellent and what is evil and harmful.

Our discernment will no longer allow compromise in our midst by those who want us to agree with their doctrines which compromise FATHER’S Divine Intent.  We no longer will choose to be silent when we are asked to agree with such error but will promote Truth and righteousness hoping to turn the person away from his or her error.

There are those who wish to control and manipulate us through various means.  Demons will use any vessel who is weak for their agenda.  These demons will use “half-truths” to convince us of accepting their path.  This is where our discernment by THE SPIRIT is critical.  You may lose relationships with those who have succumbed to such manipulation and control in their life.

Paul also wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 4:

23 Now it’s time to be made new by every revelation that’s been given to you. 24 And to be transformed as you embrace the glorious Christ-within as your new life and live in union with Him! For God has re-created you all over again in His perfect righteousness, and you now belong to him in the realm of true Holiness. 25 So discard every form of dishonesty and lying so that you will be known as one who always speaks the Truth, for we all belong to one another.

26 But don’t let the passion of your emotions lead you to sin! Don’t let anger control you or be fuel for revenge, not for even a day. 27 Don’t give the slanderous accuser, the Devil, an opportunity to manipulate you!

We are to walk in perfect Truth, righteousness and true Holiness.  We must discern when someone is trying to manipulate us away from this walk.  The Holy Spirit of God has sealed us in Jesus Christ until we experience our full salvation. So we must never grieve the Spirit of God or take for granted His Holy influence in our life.  Let us walk in an uncompromising manner each day on the Highway of Holiness with both discernment and boldness.