"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be My witnesses to Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:7
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We can, most often, recognize a divine appointment, by the spirit of fear which usually arises, whenever announced.
It's the first emotion that reveals itself in order to cancel any faith that is needed ... faith which will fuel the self-confidence needed to go forth and fulfill that which God has called us to do.
The human perspective will have us become apprehensive, doubtful, while the spiritual, faithful perspective, the Holy Spirit within, will enforce inspiration and grasp the vision ... the precept, that we can and we will!
As the disciples realized that they would have to continue the faith message, without Jesus by their side, they boldly confessed His message, to all whom would listen.
Sometimes, the leaders around us must go, and we remain, but just like the disciples, we must continue the work which has begun, making sure of its completion.
Whatever God has placed in our hearts to do, we must continue to endure until the time has come, to perform it.
It was at the time that the disciples received the power of the Holy Spirit, that they began to preach as Jesus did, the Kingdom of God.
Allowing ourselves to receive directives from the power of the Holy Spirit, is the key to the completion of the tasks that have been set before us ... the tasks which we have all been called to produce.
Our purpose doesn't hinge on who is on the outside, but Who is on the inside, and we go forth, in His power, to accomplish and succeed, and to win the victories from the battles which await us, upon this faith journey's path.
Now remain in My love. If you obey My commands, you will remain in My love, just as I have obeyed My Father's commands, and remain in His love."
John 15:9-10
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Simply being alone, and the feeling of loneliness, are two different things.
Many times, for a Christian, being alone is an inviting opportunity to spend some precious, intimate time with God, our Father.
If sought after, He will reveal Himself, when one is set apart, expecting a word or direction to come forth.
He loves to commune with us, when we are away from the noise and all the distractions which plague us, in a busy world.
However, loneliness is a feeling of isolation, from everyone!
If one is feeling loneliness, and we all do, at times, the enemy will be quick to add to those emotions, with attacks of condemnation, criticism, and accusations.
He will bring thoughts of guilt and pain, past memories which may exaggerate this affliction, keeping one focused upon self.
A person who spends too much time alone, will be attacked!
To bring oneself out of loneliness, requires reaching out to others in friendship, preferably to Christians, who have compassion for the lonely.
Beginning to seek God for His direction ... seriously pursuing Him, will bring wisdom, and clear direction out of loneliness.
God didn't create us to live lives of isolation and loneliness!
Some just haven't been able to heal from past hurts or relationships, which can make them aloof and distant.
We are to become special instruments, joining together ... with other special instruments, to create a beautiful lifesong.
The composition of any song requires different notes, and each of us carries within us, our very own tunes!
So many times in the Word, do we hear the Lord reminding us not to fear!
Fear seems to be gripping the hearts and minds of men ... even those who have claimed to be Believers.
We cannot allow the enemy to take control of our thoughts or our tongues, to the extent that we are fearful, speaking his messages of fear to others, through us!
The internet is a powerful tool!
I can see the enemy using it, to coerce people into fear.
With one click of a mouse, we are all able to send forth messages to multitudes of people.
We have to be Christian responsible, to weigh each message we send ... to see who the message is coming from, and the reason for it ... and the results it may bring.
We, as Christians, are to enourage, and lift up and exalt!
In today's society, as in all the past, God instructs His people to pray ... to pray in one accord!
Each and every one of us, should be doing this daily!
Prayers not only bring us closer to God, but they reveal where our hearts truly lie.
I spend a lot of time in prayer, during the course of a day.
I pray everywhere!
"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
James 5:16
As we speak, as we correspond, we are either sending message of faith, or those of fear!
If fear, we have become the ally of the enemy!
We live by faith, and not by sight!
We trust in God's Word ... and not by appearances!
Today, I lift up Your people, and I pray that You will bless their minds, their hearts.
Lord ... Lead them back to faith in You, and may they know that You are the Creator, the Father of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
As men look upon things, which are sent to produce fear, may Your Holy Spirit begin to witness unto them, that You are there, and near.
Father ... May Your people remember Your Word, that You have come to grant us peace ... Your perfect peace, and that in You, our peace is sustained.
Thank You today, Father, for ruling over the minds and thoughts of Your people, and for leading them to You, where they may receive peace, the peace everlasting.
In the name of Jesus, we all pray and agree, thanking You, Amen
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Have a very safe and blessed weekend!
Pray for all those who are in the path of Tropical Storm Fay ... all those who have been affected by it.
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If any of you are not walking in close relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ, embark upon His pathway today. He's waiting for you!
"Yet I hold this against you ... You have forsaken your first Love.
Remember the height from which you have fallen!
Repent and do the things you did at first.
If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place."
Revelation 2:4-5
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There is a term in legal communities:
"Alienation of Affection."
Some even still use it today as a claim in divorce proceedings, where another has been allowed to invade the marriage.
There is a term in the Christian community, called "Passion".
Most generally, this describes one's love and zeal for Christ, our first Love.
In every generation, from the beginning of time, a turning away from Christ, by many who have developed a lukewarm spirit, has taken place.
The cares and concerns, the enticements of the world, have captivated hearts and minds.
No longer do they have time to seek God each day, to set aside some private time with Him.
We all need to evaluate how much time we give Him, each day, and consider if we truly include Him, in our daily routines, which we are all caught up in.
It's never too late to restore that special relationship with God!
Just a simple change of mind, and the stirring of a heart, to call out to Him, is all it takes from us.
Once we repent and ask for His forgiveness, He will gladly see His children upon the right path once more, leading us to His heart and His righteousness ... the pathway leading to the safe place, His sanctuary, our home.
The body that is sown is perishable ... it is raised imperishable ... it is sown in dishonor ... it is raised in glory, it is sown in weakness ... it is raised in power.
It is sown a natural body ... it is raised a spiritual body."
I Corinthians 15:42-44
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Often, God's chosen ones are hidden in obscure places, until the refining process has been advanced, and purging has taken place within the heart.
Just as God has prepared a place for us in Heaven, so, also, has He prepared a place for us, upon the earth!
Sadly, many Christians receive Christ as Savior, and are happy with that alone, never seeking His divine purpose upon earth, never experiencing His power, as He intended.
We come out of the life that is cursed, into a life that is blessed!
We journey along until we begin to experience Him, in every area of our lives, and we should not be content, until we do.
As we take up the resurrected blood, we move forth, away from death into live, as we are to walk in resurrected life.
As the human body dies to self, to the penalty of Adam, the spirit man within begins to emerge into the renewed life of the Redeemed, leaving the body which is now dead.
As we grow and mature from the natural, into spiritual, we become more focused upon and aware of the spiritual direction, in hopes of receiving the Glory strength which is ours, and all that God has planned for our lives ... being given the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that we may know Him better, and serve Him even more!
This is the purpose of the Redeemed of God, upon the earth, increasing Him in every way possible!
It is time that many emerge from death, into life, into Resurrected life, the life of the Redeemed!
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