THE MINISTRY
LETTER 2006 ISSUE 17
To all
handmaidens and bondservants of the Lord Jesus Christ:
...."You
adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward
God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an
enemy of God"....
James 4:4 NASB
Many Christians
have no concept at all of the fact that "heart-fellowship" with the
world is sin. Centuries of "mental ascension" (soulish reasoning) to
the Word of God has made it acceptable to do almost anything in the church -
and these "things" are an abomination before God. As believers
"allow" themselves to continue on in "fellowship" with the
world and its ways, Satan will THEN, in some way, be enabled to keep them apart
from the Word of God. Because of their improper "positioning" (both
spiritually and physically) he will be enabled to blind their eyes to the truth
and they will continue on in a darkened path - unaware that they have placed
themselves "outside" the Covenants of promise. In that position, they
will be open targets for the death and destruction that he has planned for them
in this most critical hour. It is very important for every child of God to find
out what the Word of God says, AND act on it continually; for in doing so they
will continually be protected by the Blood of Jesus and Satan will not be able
to harm them in any way - as they are constant in their exercising of faith in
God's Word. Throughout the ages God has always called for His people to serve
Him from a pure and obedient heart. Throughout the ages the heart of God has
remained the same even though many of His children have readily forsaken Him in
order to pursue their own selfish lusts. In retaining the evil desire to lust
after things which are apart from the Father and His Word, they have brought
upon themselves all manner of death and destruction. The Father knows that it
is only obedience to His Word and separation from the "world" (which
lies in the power of Satan) that can keep us under the "umbrella" of
protection we have in our Covenant with Him. The deepest heart desire of the
Father is to have a people who will continually (constantly) seek to walk in
absolute (perfect) obedience to His Word. This is in order that He might
fellowship with them in the way He desires, and share His deep and tender love
and affection freely with them. This perfect fellowship in the "inner
chamber" - day in and day out - will cause His children to
"represent" His heart perfectly, and they shall come to
"know" and understand His ways. Let us forsake any ground of
rebellion and idolatry which may be found in us, and truly give our
"full" attention to the Holy One we serve.
Related Scriptures:
Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Romans 12:1-2; James 1:21-27; Isaiah 60:1-3; Ephesians
2:12; 1 John 5:18-19; Mark 12:28-31;
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"THERE IS NO GOOD IN ME, NO NOT IN THE
FLESH" [ROMANS 7:18]
The
more time one spends in the presence of the Father and His Word, the deeper the
revelation they will have of the fact that there is no good in the
"old" nature. To the degree that one believes there is still some
good in the "flesh", it is to that degree that they will
"see" some good in Satan's "efforts" and his world system.
In these most critical days we must be found taking no heed of those who pride
themselves in worldly wisdom, but rather we must be found keeping our eyes
focused on the revelation of God's Word; for the time has come for all the
words that God has spoken concerning the Glorious Church to come to pass in the
earth.
GIVE THE WORD OF GOD PREEMINENCE
The
only reason that a child of God does not "hear" the voice of the Holy
Spirit is because they do not want to hear the words that He will speak. If
there is "any" element of self-desire and self-agenda THEN one will
never put themselves in the proper position to hear the still, small voice of
the Holy Spirit. It is not that that one is "conscious" of these
things - for, in most cases - they are not. It also points out the extreme need
of every child of God to spend time daily in the "inner chamber". It
is ONLY their obedience to the command to give the Word of God preeminence that
will continually cause the child of God to be aware of - and rise above - the
schemes of the Evil One. Also, it is only this abiding in true fellowship with
the Father and His Word that will continually expose the aforementioned
"self-desires" - and the "holding" to any agenda which is
not in and of Christ. If one truly desires to know what the Father's will is,
they must immerse themselves in His Word, and "know", by faith, that
He will make clear to them "all" those things which they
"need" to know - in any given moment.
A SIMPLE AND ABSOLUTE FAITH
It is only
through one's giving of their "whole" heart that shall allow an
"absolute" faith (working through a perfect love) to be developed
continually within them; and it is only a simple and absolute faith (trust)
which shall cause the true servants of God to transcend (rise above) the
"massive" webs of doctrine found within the church in this last hour.
"ORDER"
Saturating
one's heart with God's presence and His Word - through fellowshipping
with Him daily in the "inner chamber" - shall cause one to be
continually empowered to walk in His perfect will, regardless of any
circumstance around them. As the influence of the Holy Spirit
"pervades" the hearts of all those who truly love God,
"order" shall enter in and reign in their lives - thus allowing them
to be "ordered" (directed) moment to moment.
ONE MUST TAKE A "DEFIANT"
STAND AGAINST SETTING THEIR HEART ON THE INCREASE
As
the blessings of God continue to manifest themselves superabundantly in the
lives and ministries of those abiding in faithfulness and obedience, they must
"defiantly" take their stand against the attempt of the Evil One,
through the "flesh", to deceive them into "setting their heart
on the increase" - rather than on the further establishment of the Church
and the Kingdom. This "defiant" stand against the flesh is in no way
to be carried out in an "ascetic" spirit (by the arm of the flesh),
but rather under the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit.
THE DANGER OF "SOULISH" WORDS
As
one refuses to speak "soulish" words into a "soulish"
situation they will allow the presence of the Holy Spirit to accomplish the
needed working for the one being ministered to - thus enabling them to see
through the futile schemes of Satan; which are designed by him to keep them
apart from the will of God for their life and ministry. Soulish words spoken
into a soulish situation will ALWAYS keep the person being
"ministered" to, blinded to the will of God; for every word spoken
apart from the unction and leading of the Holy Spirit has
"self-attainment" (self-exaltation) in some form, as its root
motivation.
Let us hear the words of the Father:
"ONLY THOSE WHO ARE WILLING"
...."It
is now the time wherein I shall call each one of those who truly love Me, out
and away from the bondages of denominationalism. Truly I say to you, only those
who are willing to forsake any, and every, attachment with the world will obey
My instructions to separate themselves from those whom they have fellowshipped
with up until this time. Therefore, stay ready! Stay alert!"....
"THE PREREQUISITE TO PERFECT DISCERNMENT"
...."In
this coming time, My beloved ones, you shall be used as vessels of discernment
to "all" those with whom you have to do; discernment of the deeper
aspects of My will and purposes. But regardless of whether it is those whom I
have placed close to you, or the multitudes to whom you shall minister in the
coming days, it is certain that each one of My children are going to have to
come to the place wherein - first and foremost - they are dependent upon the
anointing which abides within them. This in turn, will allow them to become
proficient in discerning "all" those things which come forth through
My holy apostles and prophets - and every other person entrusted with the
ministry of My Word. The prerequisite to perfect discernment of "all"
things by My children is the consuming desire in them to do "all" of
My will "all" of the time"....
"MY SPIRIT SHALL REST POWERFULLY ON ALL THOSE
WHO REFUSE TO BOW THEIR KNEE TO SATAN - AND TO THE SYMPATHETIC WHIMS OF THOSE
WALKING IN THE FLESH"
...."Do
not ever allow yourself to be deceived into thinking that "any" form
of compromise is acceptable in My sight - particularly in the area of raising
children. For there will be times when it will "seem" more profitable
to lay aside "obedience" and the "rigid" discipline which I
demand of "all" those who would truly serve Me from a heart wholly
given. Do not fear being intolerant of "all" those things which are
apart from Me, for My Spirit shall rest powerfully on "all" those who
refuse to bow their knee to Satan - and to the "sympathetic" whims of
those walking in the flesh. Truly I say to you, through the love abiding in
them, they shall force "all" that is found to be of darkness into the
light"....
"ONLY IN SEPARATION UNTO ME WILL YOU FULFIL THE
JOB WHICH I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU"
...."There
will be those who continue to walk in "worldliness" around you, but
you must in no way agree with - or conform yourself to - their words and
actions; for only in separation unto Me will you fulfil the job which I have
set before you. I say to you, My beloved ones, rejoice! For "all"
that I have spoken to you concerning your life and ministry shall come to pass;
and because of you I shall be greatly glorified and the name of Jesus exalted
above "all" else in the hearts and minds of the multitudes"....
"THE MAGNIFICENCE AND MAJESTY WHICH SHALL BE
SEEN IN THIS LAST HOUR WILL AFFECT THE EARTH AS A FLOOD AND MY GLORY SHALL
INDEED FILL THE EARTH"
...."Never
fear anything which is apart from Me; never fear the judgements and accusations
of men; never fear the schemes of the Evil One. For in this last hour, Truth
shall have the spotlight to Himself and all those who are conformed to His
perfect image shall ride on the "coat-tails" of His glory, and truly
I say to you, "all" darkness shall be obliterated by the light! And
men, whose lying hearts have mocked and scorned Me, shall no longer be able to
stand in the face of My "reality"! For truly I say to you, Jesus is
Lord of all and the magnificence and majesty which shall be seen in this last
hour, will affect the earth as a flood and My glory shall indeed fill the
earth.
"BY MY POWER AND BY MY MIGHT AND BY MY WORD IS
YOUR DELIVERANCE FROM ALL THAT IS APART FROM ME"
...."There
is coming a time, even now, wherein you shall speak forth powerfully in My
name, to "undo" the lies and the misrepresentations which - up until
this time - have been characteristic of many of My children. Do not fear! For I
shall indeed open the doors, and you shall know when the time to speak and when
the time to not speak is upon you, and in your desire to walk by love above all
else, you have My assurance that you shall not fail in any mission I send you
upon. I have prepared your way before you and I have filled you with My truth
and My wisdom and My grace, and all these things shall be poured forth from you
upon the multitudes. Bow your knee to nothing that is apart from Me; for indeed
I am your sole sustenance in every aspect of your "physical" walk in
this earth and therefore, regardless of what Satan may attempt to do, or what
man may attempt to do through listening to his lies, you need be anxious for
nothing - for by My power and by My might and by My Word, is your
"deliverance from all that is apart from Me"....
"A FRESH APPLICATION OF DISCIPLINE
(PRESSURE)"
...."Because
of the magnitude of the work that I have called My handmaidens and bondservants
to in this last hour, they must experience a "fresh" application of
discipline (pressure). For their former capacity for My power is not sufficient
to meet the need of the present situation and their "past"
experiences are inadequate to supply the current demand. This is precisely why
I deal and work with My children endlessly to move them from faith to faith: in
order that the multitudes might experience the "resurrected" Christ
in them and thus come to see the power that is able to deliver them from death
and which is stronger than any circumstance they might find themselves
in"....
...."I have
no regard for what My people "think"; only for what they
"know"!....
...."You
can expect "every" wrong motivation in the hearts of My children to
be readily exposed in this last hour"....
...."Truly
I say to you, I seek to show My people that I am sufficient for all the needs
of My work - and any congregation that will fully recognize Me shall always be
prospered and blessed spiritually, financially, influentially, and every
way"....
...."Fear
is only as real as one believes it to be"....
...."Any
dependence upon "flesh and blood" is an ungodly dependence!"....
...."The
fulfillment of the desires of My heart is dependent upon your
obedience"....
*****
MEDITATIONS ON
THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE:
+ Everything
depends on our "doing". It is only that heart which delights in God's
Word, and has set its will determinedly on doing it, that can receive God's
enlightenment. Without this will to do, our knowledge will not profit and will
only be "head- knowledge".
+ We greatly
deceive ourselves if we enjoy hearing the Word and yet do not put it into
action. The sight of multitudes of Christians, regularly and earnestly sitting
under the sound preaching of the Bible and doing nothing about it is terribly
common. Strangely, many of these Christians do not really know that they are
not living "true" Christian lives. What factors contribute to this
"self-delusion"? One cause of this delusion is the perverted doctrine
of our inability to walk in "perfect obedience". Most Christians do
not really believe that the grace of God is able to work obedience in us, to
keep us from sinning and really make us holy. Many think that in practice there
is no way for them to keep from sinning. "Surely God cannot expect
"exact" obedience from us because He knows we cannot give it,"
they say. This is an "error" that strikes at the very root of a
determined purpose to do "all" that God has asked. It closes the
heart to any earnest desire to believe and experience all that God's grace can
do in us. It keeps us "self-centered" in the midst of sin. What a
terrible delusion to hear and not do!
+ Jesus Christ
came to save us by His Blood and by His Spirit; the Blood to wash away our past
sins, the Spirit to change our hearts and empower us to live righteously. He
came not to save us in our sins but from them. He came to save sinners,
and to make them righteous. Christ never died to enable a man to sin with
impunity: "My sheep follow Me," and those who follow Christ walk like
Christ, and that was not in sin!
+ His ministers
He has made a "flame of fire" - not flames, but a "flame;"
for there is and must be a blessed unity, else the Lord cannot bless as He
would.
+ When you and I
are lost in the Son of God and the fires of Jesus burn in our hearts, as they
did in His, our words will be the words of spirit and life. There will be no
death in them!
+ Sin dissolves
and disease flees when the power of God approaches!
+ The place of
strength and the place of victory is the place of consecration to God.
+ The life of
the Christian without the fulness of the indwelling power of the Spirit in the
heart is a "weariness" to the flesh. It is an obedience to
commandments and an endeavor to walk according to a pattern which you have not
power to follow. But the Christian life that is lived by the impulse of the
Spirit of Christ within you, becomes a joy, a power, and a glory.
+ A revival is
no more a miracle than a crop of wheat. In any community revival can be secured
from Heaven when heroic souls enter the conflict determined to win or die - or
if need be to win and die.
+ Perfection in
the eyes of God and perfection in the eyes of man are two different things.
*****
GOLDEN MANNA FROM THE MOUNT
VISION OF THE WINESKIN
Bill Burns
ft111@spiritofprophecy.com
http://ft111.com
Jesus
came to me to talk to me about the coming revival. The interesting thing was
that Jesus had around his neck a leather pouch, a wineskin, and it was very,
very noticeable. As we spoke, I was very hot and began to get thirsty. The
unusual thing about this wineskin was that some of the wine kept oozing out the
top and was covering the entire skin so that the outer part of the wineskin was
moist. The light glistened on it as the Lord spoke to me, and I couldn't get
away from looking at the wineskin. I was surprised that He did not offer me a
drink because I could tell that He knew that I was thirsty. Yet, He ignored me.
Finally, I asked, "May I have a drink?" And, the Lord answered,
"That is the only way that My people shall receive the wine of this season
-- by asking." So, because I had asked, He took off the wineskin and
handed it to me, and I took a huge, long drink, not knowing if I was only going
to get one drink. But, I held on to it for a moment. And, Jesus said, "You
can have as much as you want." Something happened as I drank; I
experienced the life and the joy of the Kingdom. The Lord said, "This is
the new wine of the season, and it will cause you to experience kingdom life in
a way that you never have before. It will be with great joy, a renewing of soul
and spirit, and great vitality. This is what I am serving this season. Tell My
people to ask, and they shall receive that which I am giving."
I AM BRINGING THE PROPHETIC WORD, WISDOM, AND
INSIGHT TOGETHER WITH APOSTOLIC POWER THAT YOU MAY BE TRANSPORTED IN THE
KINGDOM BY THIS POWER"
The
prophetic word of God will now come in new ways to reveal new dimensions of His
purpose and to reveal the fruit of the season. And, I see an eagle flying in
the air and under that eagle a very powerful horse. And, the Lord says, now I
am bringing the prophetic word, wisdom, and insight together with apostolic
power that you may be transported in the kingdom by this power. You will also
have eyes to see and ears to hear those things that I am revealing in these
days. Indeed, My word will gain new recognition because it will release power
to set free those who have been held captive. The power of the revealed word
will bring unity of the Spirit among My people as truth is established. The way
of truth will bring the way of life in the kingdom, which will cause a
realization of spiritual potential, and you will rise up with new zeal, vigor,
hope and purpose.
"DO YOU HAVE EARS TO HEAR?"
Do
you hear the sound of the trumpet? Do you hear the sound of My voice? Do you
have ears to hear? Many of My people have forgotten how to listen to My still,
small voice. I say to you, begin to learn the art of listening. The days ahead
of you will be the perilous times that are written about in My Word. Shake
yourself until you are awakened to the cry of the Spirit. You must begin to be
led by My Spirit, says the Lord. The times that you live in will require your
attentiveness to My voice. Dangerous situations can be averted if you listen to
Me, for I will show you the way to safety. Again, I say, awaken!
...."But
all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes
manifest is light. Therefore He says: "Awake, you who sleep, Arise from
the dead, And Christ will give you light." See then that you walk
circumspectly, not as fools but as wise redeeming the time, because the days
are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord
is"....
Ephesians 5:13-17
"THE POWER OF THOSE WORDS WILL PRODUCE THE FIRE
OF THIS SEASON, AND THE FIRE WILL BRING JUDGEMENT TO THE EARTH"
New
realms of glory are being opened to you, My people, says the Lord. Places that
have been kept as treasure houses for the last days are now being opened, and I
am pouring out of My Spirit upon you the revelation of these last days. You are
to be a prophetic generation, a generation who knows the sound of My voice, a
generation who will speak forth My words. The power of those words will produce
the fire of this season, and the fire will bring judgment to the earth. These
words will bring personal revelation to each one as to whether he belongs to
Me, or not. I say, that many of you are watching for judgment in the last days
in the heavenly realm, but have you not read of the fire of My Spirit that
comes from My end-time witnesses? It will come forth as a proceeding word, the
sword of the Spirit that cuts to the left and to the right and releases the
power of conviction on those who would hinder the moving of My Spirit and the
establishment of My kingdom. These days of glory are not just days of My
goodness, but they also bring My severity so that righteousness will be
established through conviction and correction. Yet, the brooding of My Spirit
will produce the joy that I desire that you will learn to abide in. Prepare
yourselves, even as John the Baptist prepared himself to play his part in the
history of redemption in bringing forth a message that prepared the way. I call
you to come forth and be instruments of preparation. I will, by My Spirit, move
upon you, I will cause you to pray, and I will cause the proceeding word to
flow from you like a torrent from your innermost being that will establish My
truth and bring forth a spiritual atmosphere that you will dwell in, and I will
abide with you in that habitation. Be prepared this day and allow the
proceeding word to invade your life. Have ears to hear, eyes to see, and a
heart to serve, for surely I am with you, says the Lord.
...."Therefore
consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but
toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will
be cut off"....
Romans 11:22
*****
EYEWITNESSES
Brady Mathis
http://ft111.com
Be alert
and watch and expect the demonstration of the power of My Kingdom; watch and I
will show you. As you become eyewitnesses of resurrection power I will cause
the doors of the kingdom to be opened before you. These are "effective
doors" through which My people will bring resurrection power to bear on
this age.
*****
ABIDING - THE PLACE OF AUTHORITY
PART TWO
MANY CHILDREN OF GOD NEED A DEEPER REVELATION OF THE POWER OF THE
WORD OF GOD
To
take hold of what we have been blessed with in Christ is very important! If one
does not take hold of that which has been provided for them by Almighty God,
then that one will most certainly settle for that which Satan has provided
(death for life, darkness for light, fear for faith, etc.). It is my fervent
prayer that God's children will somehow be shaken to their senses and realize
the eternal importance of all that the Father has said and done - that they
might take hold of that which they were laid hold of for: to no longer live for
themselves, but to live entirely for the One who redeemed them. Many children
of God need a deeper revelation of the power of the Word of God - and the
esteem that the Father puts on His Word. They need a revelation that Jesus is
the Word and that the Word is God. In other words, they need a revelation that
the Word of God is the supreme authority in this universe. Jesus said,
"All authority has been given to Me, in heaven and in earth", and
what that means to us spiritually is that the Word is the supreme authority in
the earth.
WE ARE CALLED TO EXERCISE AN ABSOLUTE FAITH (TRUST) IN THE
WORD OF GOD
Every
last one of Satan's attacks is geared to bring the children of God into an area
wherein they are apart from a pure dependence upon God's Word and thus, in not
having their eyes fixed on the things that are "not seen", they will
surely be found to be discerning all things through the eyes of their own
understanding [five physical senses]. If the child of God pushes the Word of
God aside then they are pushing the authority of God (in their life) aside and,
therefore, they prevent themselves from experiencing the "fulness" of
their salvation. Although they do so "unconsciously", they come to a
place wherein they are not able to recognize (discern) the delegated
authorities of God (the five-fold ministry). Because of these things they will
always be found to be surrounding themselves with those who are of a "like
mind" (that is, those who have been irresponsible in their handling of,
and their relation to, God's Word). The whole work of redemption is to bring us
back to the place where we will find our "right and wrong" entirely
through the Word of God - in total dependence upon it. We are called to
exercise an absolute faith upon the Word of God in all things and this should
not be too surprising, as it is written that it is only faith which pleases God
(Hebrews 11:6). Through a continual faith and dependence upon the Word of God,
the Spirit of wisdom and revelation (the Holy Spirit) shall reveal to us all
things through the eyes of God. Through the renewing of our minds and through
"continually" ministering to the Lord we shall become conformed to
the deepest thoughts and intentions of the Father's heart. If one does not know
the love of God experientially (if the love of God has not been shed abroad in
their hearts to any great degree) they will not understand the power of God and
they will not understand the mind of Christ; and, at best, they will have that
"form of godliness" without the power thereof (2 Timothy 3:5).
LET US NOT TAKE LIGHTLY ANY ASPECT OF THE FATHER'S
REQUIREMENT FOR OUR SERVICE TO HIM
As
our obedience to God's Word increases, any actions which have their origin in
the "flesh", decrease. As we diligently pursue obedience, then,
automatically, those things which proceed forth from the "flesh" will
diminish. The Word of God clearly states that as we walk in the Spirit, we will
not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. It does not say, "Do not fulfil the
lusts of the flesh and then you will be able to walk by the Spirit". Many
believers read this passage in a distorted way and, thus, continually strive in
their own power to obey the commandments of God - until they either settle for
that which is far less than God's best, or they come to a deep realization of
their futility. In coming to a deep realization of their futility, they gain a
deep revelation of the fact that they can do nothing apart from God's power -
for the flesh indeed profits nothing (John 6:63). Any action on our part which
lacks in "perfect" obedience, (perfect obedience being the revealed
knowledge of God's will, accompanied by the unction of the Holy Spirit, to
enact our part in that will, in perfect conformity to the thoughts and
intentions of the Father's heart) is a "replay" of the original fall
of man. "Any" act of disobedience to the Word of God
"potentially" constitutes outright rebellion - if in light of the
revealed knowledge of the Word (Will) of God one "continues" on in
their "presumption". If we in any way attempt to enact the will of God
presumptuously, or fail to carry it out through passivity (fear and ignorance),
then we shall surely be found to be in a form of disobedience. Let us not take
lightly any aspect of the Father's requirement for our service to Him, for to
do so would allow Satan to keep us apart from His absolute best for our lives.
LET US SEEK DILIGENTLY WITH "ALL" OF OUR
HEART TO DO "ONLY" THOSE THINGS WE "KNOW" TO BE OF GOD
The
Father desired perfect obedience from Adam in the garden and gave him every
opportunity to do so. Through Satan's deception and Adam's own rebellion, man
fell. In the same way, if we are willfully disobedient to the Word of God, then
we are enacting that very same act of treason which Adam committed in the
Garden. There are not many who would draw their own disobedience back to the
time of man's first disobedience, but nonetheless, such is the relationship the
old nature has to Adam. Therefore, we must seek diligently to be transformed by
the renewing of our minds that we might be conformed in every way to Jesus
Christ, and that we might operate fully in the "mind of Christ". Let
us not be those who take lightly their obedience to God, but let us seek
diligently with "all" of our heart to do "only" those
things we "know" to be of God - and which are therefore, in perfect accordance
with His overall plan. It is certain that to step apart from a perfect
obedience would be to set ourselves "against" the wisdom of God.
THE FATHER IS NOT IN THE HABIT OF
"THREATENING" HIS CHILDREN IN ORDER TO CAUSE THEM TO SUBMIT
THEMSELVES TO HIS WILL
As we
begin to see and comprehend all things through the Father's eyes, we shall
grasp those things which He reveals to us in light of His overall plan. This
will cause us to continually exercise faith and pray without ceasing - in order
that moment to moment we might have the "assurance" that we are
walking in perfect obedience. In the true Christian life our "every"
assurance must be a product of an absolute faith in God's Word. Indeed, those
things which are discerned by the five physical senses may be used against us
as Satan attempts to separate us from the center of God's will for our lives.
In fully realizing that any and every act of disobedience to the Word of God
potentially constitutes outright rebellion, we must always view seriously and
take heed of God's Holy Word (both spoken and written), and we must also come
to the realization that the Father is not in the habit of
"threatening" His children in order to cause them to submit
themselves to His will. There comes an appointed time when - His Word having
been both proclaimed and revealed to His church - His righteous judgement shall
surely fall! Wherever one is standing in the "fulness of time" will
decide on whether they shall experience the fullness of God's blessing or the
"reward" which is the product of one's alignment with Satan and his
hosts of darkness.
THERE HAS BEEN A GREAT FAILURE ON THE PART OF MANY
IN THE CHURCH TO COMPLY WITH THE WORD OF GOD - IN SIMPLE TRUST AND ACTION
We
are without doubt the most blessed generation of God's people to walk this
earth. We have leather-bound Bibles laying in our laps. We have had everything
placed before us which is needful to carry out our portion of the Father's will
in the earth. All that is needed is for us to go before the Father daily with a
willing heart in order to receive the needed revelation and wisdom and power to
carry out that which we are called to. We have no excuse for slothfulness in
this last hour! In the last thirty years the church has experienced the greatest
teaching revival since Pentecost. This revival has brought forth many
revelations that have revealed God in His "absoluteness" - and yet
there has been a great failure on the part of many in the church to comply with
the Word of God - in simple trust and action on the Word given. They have
failed to place themselves in the position wherein they are enabled to be led
by the voice of the Holy Spirit and without His "unction" - and
through a determined reliance upon the darkened wisdom of their unrenewed minds
- they are found walking in the "highs" of presumption and the
"depths" of passivity! If one does not have a desire to serve God in
the absoluteness of His Divine requirement then they shall become clear signs
of the futility of "attempted" service to God in the flesh. On the
other hand all those who truly love God and desire to do nothing apart from Him
shall, in their steadfast perseverance and endurance, win the crown set before
them - and in their obedience, influence the nations for Christ by the power
which abides within them.
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