Friday, January 23, 2009

What Did Jesus Teach About Prayer?

Prayer does not have to be a mystical, religious battle. In fact, the Father desires to have an intimate, ongoing relationship with you. If you are struggling with prayer and developing a relationship with God, this teaching is a must. Listen, be encouraged and pass it on!

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Saturday, January 17, 2009

The ACCURSED Gospel

Galatians 1:7-9 (King James Version)

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.


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What would Jesus do? The world has gone crazy over this question and unfortunately, the church ponders at it. I love the way Kurt Cameron addressed it in his assumption that Jesus would do just what He did! What did Jesus do? That's what He would do?


Seems so simple and logical, yet we often miss it! The church has fallen in love with trying to make salvation "deep". The word of God is clear to those who have revelation and spiritual insight through the Holy Spirit. God reveals His secrets to whom He wills. Relationship is key with Him. Many are called, but few are chosen. Yet the Gospel of Jesus Christ remains the same. It is NOT for us to add to or subtract from.


When Paul wrote His letter to the Galatians, he addressed this very issue. Those who were part of the church took it upon themselves to make salvation and the Gospel "selective." They added their own entry criteria and requirements. Sounds much like the church today. So much tradition and so many messages being preached with requirements that Jesus never designed or put in place. According to the Word of God, it's an ACCURSED message!


We must get back to the Word of God rather than the words of men! What did God command? What did Jesus teach? That is what we need to know. Most self-proclaimed Christians in America can quote what their pastors say and what their denominations teach more than what the word of God proclaims. This week alone, I've received "testimonies" from at least five people who can spend a solid hour or and entire sheet of paper describing how their pastor or leaders is anointed and has changed their life through teaching. Wrong focus! What has GOD done? What has the Father said? Of course we honor our leaders, but their job is to bring us closer to God, not to make us part of their fan clubs!


Selah.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Appointed to WAIT

Job 14:14

If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my warfare and service I will wait, till my change and release shall come (AMP).

If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come (KJV).



In all that Job endured, he still had a willingness to simply wait on God. Oftentimes, in the midst of our situations, we find it difficult to exercise godly patience. We forget that our Father is not ruled by our sense of time, and we expect Him to operate according to our own guidelines.

In reading this Scripture today, God reminded me that we are to be holy, even as He is holy. We were made in His image, and should resemble God in the earth. With that said, how long has He had to wait for you?

Isn't it funny how God speaks to us and we ignore Him, sometimes for years? Yet, when we speak or call out to Him for help, we demand nothing less than immediate results. Where is our God-like patience?

This is a season to SEEK the face of God. Oftentimes, seeking takes time. It requires persistence - the same type of persistence our Father exercised when He waited patiently for hundreds of years, just to find His people still living in sin. He was so persistent in His desire to reconcile man back unto Himself, that He gave His only Son as an atonement for us. Where are those, in this season, who will continue in the battle until a change comes? Despite the circumstances, who will press on toward the prize? Will you wait, if necessary, until your change comes...knowing that with that change comes acceptance from your Heavenly Father? Selah.

Friday, January 09, 2009

New Beginnings

A sister shared this with me this morning, and I just had to pass it on. It confirms what the prophets have been proclaiming and even what my Apostle shared recently. God is not playing in this season...


The EX Daily Word for January 8, 2009
New Beginnings, Pt. 4

Prov. 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.


Things have to change in 2009. People have to open their eyes and see what is really going on. The hype message won't work this year, because there is a crisis in the land and it is exposing the agenda of the false prophets. They lied to us all while the getting was good and preached that 2008 was the year of growth, wealth, and financial independence, and yet they are downsizing their staffs and letting employees go? They didn't see this bad economy coming and they wanted to pretend it was not going to happen, but it has. You see, when the music concerts and plays/dramas stop, the truth has to be dealt with and many of our pastors are not equipped to hear from God for real and preach the truth! They know how to entertain and bring a sermon, but do they really know how to prophetically prepare for the coming turmoil of our nation? Now many are cutting corners and trying to make ends meet and some are using get rich schemes and totally distorting the Gospel message of Christ. What happened to the plenty, the financial blessing, and the harvest? I have news for you people of God, if you have been standing for the truth and righteousness, don't worry, you will have plenty. If you have stood up for the right thing and shunned the false thing, you will be blessed in this hour. 2009 is the year that will separate the real from the fake. No longer will folks just sit under a homosexual pastor, preacher, or choir director and allow them to totally suck the spiritual life out of them. We can't sit back and just be entertained and you cannot entertain away the pain! Folks need God now and it takes those that really know how to get to him to stand in this hour. We can't sit under pastors and preachers that are for the money and not the lives any longer.


God is separating and starting with the church so I encourage you to pray and fast until you hear from God about your situation this year. I'm not talking about laying off of sweets and sodas for a couple of days but I'm talking about really pushing the entire plate away, turning off the entertainment and hearing the voice of God. We have wasted so much time chasing these false prophets of Baal and these mega church messes. It's time to find out where your meals will be coming from for real. The day of the Bishop flying in the jets, flossing on the Oprah show, and living the life of a rock star, while the congregation suffers from lack of Spiritual nourishment is over. That won't work in this hour people. People need a real Word, a real relationship with God and some real answers from the Sunday sermon! They need pastors that have good marriages, good children, and success in their own homes to lead them in the time of lack and turmoil. God is putting an end to the game and he is transferring the wealth in this final hour to those that have been faithful to stand for him. Don't sow another dime to a ministry that is lead by a carnal, selfish leader. If they are not leading Spiritually, then they are not your spiritual leader! Open your eyes saints. The hour is late. If you want a new beginning and God's favor in 2009, do what he says and you will be sustained!


Suggested Reading: Psa. 55:22, Neh. 9:21, Psa. 112:2-3, Prov. 10:22