To all those who are truly seeking first the Kingdom - those who love God with all of their heart:

TRUE KINGDOM RELATIONSHIP IS A PRECIOUS THING IN THE SIGHT OF THE FATHER

In this hour, the Holy Spirit is going to reveal those who are trustworthy [faithful] and those who are not - but, of course, regardless of our outer circumstances we must always maintain a "burning" [active] revelation in our heart that Jesus [and the Father] is our first and foremost Friend [John 14:21,23; John 15:13-15]. True Kingdom-relationship is such a special thing - and FAR supercedes that which passes for "friendship" or relationship in the world. In these days, as many divine connections are being established throughout the remnant Church, all those who are truly seeking God will come to experience "relationship" exactly the way it was meant to be experienced, in Christ. It is a holy thing, a precious thing, in the sight of the Father for His children to dwell in true relationship - and the "one accord" and true unity that is its spontaneous fruit. As true relationship is established in the midst of all those who truly love God in this hour there will most certainly be an ever-increasing flow of the Father's love between His children - on every level. This will produce the very atmosphere of Heaven in our midst, and the world will most definitely come to know us as true Christians by the supernatural love that "emanates" from us WHEREVER we are led by the Holy Spirit.

"emanate" - to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth;

TRUE SPIRITUAL ENVIRONMENT IS CONDUCIVE TO THE FLOW OF REVELATION KNOWLEDGE

...."For wherever two or three are gathered [drawn together as My followers] in [into] My name, there I AM in the midst of them".... Matthew 18:20 The Amplified Translation

        ...."Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!".... Psalms 133:1 The Amplified Translation

        Being in an "environment" that the Devil "controls" [at least "outwardly"] is VERY conducive to his lies [strongholds] being "strengthened". In the same way, a "true" spiritual environment [one established by the Holy Spirit] is conducive to the continual flow of revelation coming forth from the Throne Room. Therein lies the difference between one truly loving God and one bowing their knee to the fear of man. One whose heart is not "wholly" given to God continually opens the door [through the "ground" of fear and self-desire within them] for them to be "influenced" [moved] by the "environment" that is around them while the heart that is wholly given to the Will of God can thrive spiritually in even the most adverse of circumstances in a bad environment [an environment that will not remain as, in their faithfulness, God will, ultimately, remove them from it]. Even though many who are truly seeking God seem "bound" to a bad environment [outwardly] their faithfulness to enter into the "inner chamber" in the face of the disorder and disharmony that surrounds them will SURELY propel them into the true [corporate] spiritual environment that the Father has prepared for them in the "fullness of time" - according to His highest purpose.

        The reality of the situation [true versus bad environments] is that God [as we well know]is extraordinarily patient and merciful BUT there comes a time in the lives of those who truly love Him that He will no longer strive with those who seemingly have made it their life's purpose to hinder those who are diligently seeking to fulfil their Kingdom-destiny, in Christ. It is getting late [although it is a manner of paradox in that it is still very early as far as the advent of a Glorious Church goes] as far as the "fullness of time" goes for all of the prophecies concerning this final hour coming to pass in the "fullness" that the Father intended - SO, somewhere the judgements of God must come forth. Also, if He were to hold back His justice it would [at some point] actually be unfair to those who have truly laid their lives down for Him. In this hour, many shall begin to "explode" spiritually and enter into the perfect liberty that is theirs, in Christ. Then, as the Father connects these faithful ones in various ways [and on a large scale] throughout the remnant Church, it will open the door wide for the establishment of many true, corporate spiritual environments that will grow in great power and unity on a daily basis - bearing much fruit for both the Church and the Kingdom. Always remember: be "obedient" [at all cost to yourself] in the environment you are presently in and it is CERTAIN that, ultimately, God will bring you [by His great Power] into the "fullness" of your Kingdom-position [true corporate environment] and destiny, in Christ.

  THE FATHER IS MAKING ALL THINGS READY IN THIS SEASON

        ...."Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision".... Joel 3:14 NASB

        We have entered into a season wherein certain [Kingdom] destinies [in Christ] literally "hang in the balance" [could go either way - failure or completion] in the church throughout the earth [that includes the "corporate" destiny of spiritual environments]. Our God is "no respecter of persons" for ALL things are judged spontaneously [automatically] in light of His Word [Will] and one's adherence or non-adherence to the principles therein. And, while we most certainly know that He is a God of great mercy and extraordinary patience, it is also certain that it is His desire to unfold the majesty of His plan for the establishment of the Glorious Church and His Kingdom in this hour - and, thus, the "fullness of time" has come,and He is making all things ready in this season. There is an ominous cloud approaching for those who have not laid down their lives completely in their [wilful] rebellion. This is, without a doubt, the most critical [serious] time in the history of the church and, when the "smoke [cloud]clears", it is certain that each man's work will have become evident as to its true origin. Who [of those presently in the "valley of decision"] repents [turns around and goes in the right[eous] direction] in the light of these things - only God, Himself, knows. Our task is to be found "abiding" [continually operating] in faith, love and obedience - knowing [having a deep revelation of the fact] that, ultimately, His "greatest" eternal benefit [whatever that may be based on the state of their heart at the point of "absolute {final} decision" - which only God, Himself, can define]will manifest in the lives of all those in our "sphere of existence" [both spiritually and physically].

       ...."He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold as a servant. [Gen. 45:5; 50:20, 21.] His feet they hurt with fetters; he was laid in chains of iron and his soul entered into the iron, until his word [to his cruel brothers] came true, until the word of the Lord tried and tested him. The king sent and loosed him, even the ruler of the peoples, and let him go free. He made Joseph lord of his house and ruler of all his substance, [Gen. 41:40.] To bind his princes at his pleasure and teach his elders wisdom".... Psalms 105:17-22 The Amplified Translation

        It will most certainly be interesting to see how things unfold in this hour for all those who, even though they have experienced much reproach and persecution at the hands of those who have held to a "form of religion", have "held fast" the vision [revelation] that God has placed in their heart. In some cases, there will be a divine restoration of "some"of those former relationships, but who that will involve, ultimately, is ENTIRELY in the Lord's hands. For ONLY He knows which hearts will repent and enter into true Kingdom-service and destiny in this final hour - and it is CERTAIN that ONLY those whose hearts are "wholly" given to His highest purposes [those who are "trustworthy"] can go where the remnant Church will be called to go [the narrow path, the highway of Holiness]in this final hour [both spiritually and physically speaking]. The good news is that in the same way that Joseph had NO "natural" hope [or idea] concerning how his deliverance [and the fullness of God's blessing - divine restoration] would come neither do those who are found "abiding" in an absolute faith and trust in this hour - but that [His servant having no "natural" hope] did not deter the Lord from bringing Joseph into the "fullness" of his destiny [for he had "supernatural" hope in the form of revelation/vision] and neither will it deter Him from bringing all those who truly love Him into their true Kingdom-position and destiny [in Christ] in this most glorious hour.

WORDS ARE THE GOD-ORDAINED "VEHICLES" OF FAITH

        ...."For we are God's [own] handiwork [His workmanship], recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined [planned beforehand] for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]".... Ephesians 2:10 The Amplified Translation

        Understanding that the Will [Word] of God [His "best" for every one of His children] was established in Heaven [in the Father's heart] from before the foundations of the earth is absolutely one of the most important principles for one to gain a revelation of [one could say a true "key" to the Kingdom - and the fullness thereof]- because the spontaneous fruit of an absolute faith and trust in God in ALL things [a revelation {in any given moment} of the path He has ALREADY established]will SURELY lead one into the "fullness" of their Kingdom-position and destiny, in Christ. There is no greater peace or joy than when one is locked into [through faith] that "place called [already] Done" [the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ - and all that the Father has prepared for us, in Him]. All the pressure as to what others are going to do [or not do] "dissipates" in that place [because it is ALREADY settled in the heart of the Father] and, thus, potential "open doors" for the Enemy to work in order to pull us off course through "self-desire" [the exercising of self-will in order to "obtain" something or someone] are continually slammed shut as one simply moves from faith to faith and obedience to obedience in a perfect trust of the Father's highest Will and purpose [perfect ordering] for them.

        "Proclaiming" [lit. boldly shouting out loud] that which has been "revealed" to one's heart as though it is ALREADY "done" [in existence as far as spiritual reality goes] is the prerequisite to seeing [ultimately] the "full" manifestation of the Father's Will [a Will that is, again, ALREADY, established in Heaven] in the physical realm. To bring forth a desired goal [revelation/vision] in the Kingdom it must be "spoken" [through the release of faith] into existence. Words are the God-ordained "vehicles" of faith [the counterfeit being words of fear which establish the Enemy's strongholds and "vision" of destruction for mankind] and, thus, it is of the utmost importance for one to continually be declaring those things that are in accordance with the Will of the Father - those things that are aligned with the deepest thoughts and intentions of His heart concerning that which He has, again, ALREADY prepared for us to simply walk into as we continually acknowledge Him in ALL of our ways.

ONE MUST ALWAYS "LOCK IN" [BY FAITH]WHAT WILL BE SPOKEN IN ANY ENVIRONMENT THEY ARE LED INTO

         What one speaks in a corporate setting [or even one on one] is very much dependent upon what is "drawn" out them [or not drawn out as the case may be]by the current state of the heart of the ones being spoken to. For instance, if a preacher is preaching in a true, spiritual environment [ an environment where there is NO ground for a religious spirit to work in the hearts of the people] THEN the deeper mysteries of the Kingdom will flow forth from the Throne Room to meet the deepests needs [and hunger for righteousness]of the people in attendance. However, if there is any unrighteous motivation or spiritual pride in the hearts of the people it is just like one is standing about 2 inches from a brick wall - their words "feeling" like they are going nowhere [although, in reality, the Lord's perfect work will {ultimately} always be accomplished through the words He has given one to speak]. This is precisely why one must always "lock in" [by faith] what will be spoken in any environment they are led into [through an absolute faith and trust in the indwelling Holy Spirit] - for He will SURELY give the exact words that are necessary in view of the Father's highest purpose in any given moment as one continually acknowledges Him in ALL of their ways.

...."do not be anxious beforehand about what you are to say nor [even ] meditate about it; but say whatever is given you in that hour and at the moment, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit".... Mark 13:11 The Amplified Translation

         In "knowing" [by faith] as one enters into any given situation that they have sought to speak ONLY the "perfect word for the moment" the Holy Spirit cannot fail to answer their deepest heart-desire perfectly. Whether or not a word is "received" they will still have a deep assurance in their heart that the Lord's perfect Will and purpose was accomplished. This shuts the Enemy completely out in his attempt to condemn one into thinking that they said too much or too little - or something that was unrighteously motivated.

IT IS A "NARROW PATH" THAT THOSE IN THE REMNANT CHURCH [THE FORERUNNERS] ARE CALLED TO AND THE LORD[WHO IS ALL-KNOWING] IS FAITHFUL TO ALWAYS CONFIRM THE WAY OF THE HEART THAT IS "WHOLLY" GIVEN TO HIM

        ...."Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity [idols and idolatry]; and restore me to vigorous life and health in Your ways. Establish Your word and confirm Your promise to Your servant, which is for those who reverently fear and devotedly worship You [Deut. 10:12; Ps. 96:9]".... Psalms 119:37-38 The Amplified Translation

"confirmation" - something that confirms, as a corroborative statement or piece of evidence; verification [in this case of God's Will];

        "Confirmation" is always a wonderful blessing [empowerment and encouragement] for all those truly seeking to abide in a "pin-point accuracy" where the Will of God is concerned. It is a "narrow path" that those in the remnant Church [the forerunners] are called to and the Lord [Who is All-knowing] is faithful to ALWAYS confirm the way of the heart that is "wholly" given to Him. If one simply acknowledges God first [continually gives His Will {Word} pre-eminence] in their heart - and, of course, spends the necessary time with Him in the "inner chamber [the secret place of His Presence] - THEN He is able to lead those people across their path who will confirm [in any number of ways] what He has ALREADY spoken to [revealed to or impressed upon ] their heart in their times of fellowship with Him [and His Word]. If only people would diligently practice giving Him pre-eminence [on a daily basis] there would be nothing preventing God's people from being in true unity and one accord - for then we would be a people who walked by revelation with no affixationat all for [attachment to] "outward things" but, rather, the things that are not seen [2 Corinthians 4:17-18]. The days just ahead will see the greatest "movement" in the remnant Church as far as "repositioning" goes [both spiritually and physically speaking] - and, so, "confirmation" of each step in obedience will play a very important role in establishing "divine order" [and the divine government that is its spontaneous fruit] in the midst of all those who are truly seeking first the Kingdom [and to be righteously motivated in all things]. Once the "divine connections" begin to both expand and accelerate and the Kingdom-finances come forth into the hands of those who "dwell in the presence of the Lord" [most likely simultaneously] the sky will be the limit as far as the "fullness" of the Father's plan unfolding in the midst of all those who truly love Him - in a very short time. It really has been a very intense time of refining and polishing for all those who are truly seeking the fullness of their precious destiny, in Christ [these last few years particularly] - BUT it will most certainly be found to have been worthwhile in the glorious days just ahead!

THE SPIRIT OF DISHEARTENMENT IS ONE OF THE MAIN SPIRITS THE ENEMY IS USING AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE CALLED AS FORERUNNERS IN THIS FINAL HOUR

      ...."We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ".... 2 Corinthians 10:5 NASB

"fatal" - causing destruction, misfortune, ruin, or failure;

        The "spirit of disheartenment" is one of the main spirits the Enemy is using against those who are called as forerunners in this final hour. Its main task is to move God's people off of the narrow path of perfect obedience into a place where one believes [thinks] they are still in the Will of God [both individually and corporately] but, in reality, they are definitely not. Only the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving [in spite of mental pressures and adverse circumstances] and the bringing of EVERY thought captive to a "revelation" of God's Will [Word] through "proclamation" [speaking words out loud that correspond with that revelation {vision} EVERY time the Enemy attempts to influence {bombard} one's mind - in order to "counteract" his fear-filled lies] will cause one to rise above the continual [persistent - and I do mean persistent!] attack of this vile spirit. The only other option is for one to compromise the Will [Word] and change course which, due to the lateness of the hour, may very well prove "fatal" [unless a deep and thorough repentance is forthcoming]to one's entrance into the fullness of their Kingdom-position and destiny, in Christ. Because of these things, it is VERY important for those who have been under tremendous attack to get back to the "vision" [revelation] that the Lord has given them [in some cases, many years ago] and have it refreshed anew in their heart by the Holy Spirit [Who is the Spirit of wisdom and revelation]. Those who have been faithful to pursue the Will of God with ALL of their heart are getting very close to the manifestation of the Father's highest Will and purpose in their lives. Now is the hour for all those who have fallen back to ANY degree to enter into the place wherein they will experience a "time of refreshing" in the Presence of the Lord - for it will be His Power, and His Power alone, that will empower one to both enter into and fulfill their precious destiny in Christ in this most glorious hour. Again, "revelation" is the key to ALL things pertaining to life and the Kingdom. One revelation can radically change the course of a person or situation while the failure to gain [or even seek] a revelation can and will cause the Enemy to remain in control over that one's life - causing them to fall far short of the mandate and positioning that is theirs, in Christ.

INTIMATE FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER AND HIS WORD IN THE "INNER CHAMBER" IS THE PREREQUISITE TO ALL TRUE SUBMISSION IN BOTH THE CHURCH AND THE KINGDOM

        ...."Obey your leaders [true delegated authorities] and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you".... Hebrews 13:17 NASB

        ...."It was because of revelation I went up".... Galatians 2:2 NASB

        ...."but we did not yield in subjection [submission] to them for even an hour".... Galatians 2:5a  NASB

        Unfortunately, the belief that "submission" means unquestioning obedience to those in authority is rampant throughout the church at large and, thus, there are many who continue to be found following after "flesh and blood" - never coming to a knowledge [revelation] of the truth because their heart-priority remains fellowship with people rather than the intimate fellowship with the Father and His Word in the "inner chamber" that is the prerequisite to ALL true submission in both the Church and the Kingdom. It must be clearly understood by EVERY child of God that laying down one's own spiritual discernment [in the Holy Spirit] to follow after the "discernment" of others is a very dangerous practice [no matter how much one might respect them based on past experience] for this only fuels a "spirit of self-righteousness" [spiritual pride] - leading to an ever increasing darkness [both individually and corporately]. Self-righteousness [spiritual pride] is another problem that is rampant in the church at large. As operating in a spirit self-righteousness precludes one "abiding" in righteousness [Love] it is a very important thing that needs to be dealt with in the midst of God's people in this hour - and it will be. Love NEVER "insists" on its own way - or seeks to justify its own actions by attempting to persuade others to do [or believe] as they do. Because of these things, a "true" delegated authority should never seek their worth [or attempt to define their "spiritual stature"] through the agreement [honour, praises and approval] of those around them. One can always surround themselves with those who will agree with their every word but it bears no fruit for either the Church or the Kingdom - without exception! In a true spiritual environment ALL things are ordered by the Holy Spirit [Who is the Spirit of Love and the Spirit of wisdom and revelation]. True spiritual environment on ANY level NEVER finds one attempting to "persuade" [pressure]another to conform to their "own" beliefs or agenda - rather, ALL things are based on a "revelation" of God's Word [Will] and are motivated [empowered] by His Love, alone.

THE CHIEF TASK OF THE "TRUE" DELEGATED AUTHORITY IS TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE "SHEEP" ARE BOTH NOURISHED AND ENCOURAGED IN THEIR PURSUIT OF THE FULLNESS OF THEIR DESTINY IN CHRIST

         ...."And His gifts were [varied; He Himself appointed and gave men to us] some to be apostles [special messengers], some prophets [inspired preachers and expounders], some evangelists [preachers of the Gospel, traveling missionaries], some pastors [shepherds of His flock] and teachers. His intention was the perfecting and the full equipping of the saints [His consecrated people], [that they should do] the work of ministering toward building up Christ's body [the church], [That it might develop] until we all attain oneness in the faith and in the comprehension of the [full and accurate] knowledge of the Son of God, that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood [the completeness of personality which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ's own perfection], the measure of the stature of the fullness of the Christ and the completeness found in Him. So then, we may no longer be children, tossed [like ships] to and fro between chance gusts of teaching and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, [the prey of] the cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men, [gamblers engaged] in every shifting form of trickery in inventing errors to mislead. Rather, let our lives lovingly express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ [the Messiah, the Anointed One]. For because of Him the whole body [the church, in all its various parts], closely joined and firmly knit together by the joints and ligaments with which it is supplied, when each part [with power adapted to its need] is working properly [in all its functions], grows to full maturity, building itself up in love".... Ephesians 4:11-16 The Amplified Translation

        ...."Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace".... James 3:13-18 NASB

        The essence of a true five-fold ministry is each office working together in perfect harmony and one accord. In other words, IF the Lord's agenda [Will] is first and foremost on the hearts of all those involved THEN everything will work together like a "well-oiled" [Holy Spirit empowered] machine. If not, then it opens the door to all manner of disharmony and disorder concerning the plan of God [both individually and corporately] - which includes the "unconscious" [although they should be conscious of it] "hindering" of those who are truly seeking first the Kingdom, and the "fullness" therein. Unfortunately, this is another problem that has arisen in various fellowships throughout the church at large - as there are vast numbers beginning to walk more closely [intimately] with the Lord. This, then, is "upsetting the apple cart" for those who hold to any form of self-righteousness [control] - and the self-agenda that is its spontaneous fruit. It is something that the Lord will not tolerate to ANY degree much longer. The Lord didn't like it in His earthly ministry and He doesn't like it now! I think in these days it is safe to say that one [in a position of delegated authority] is either pointing others directly to the Lord [and intimate fellowship with Him - on a daily basis] or themselves - and the building up of their "own" kingdom [agendas]. The chief task of the "true" delegated authority is to make certain that the "sheep" are both nourished and encouraged as they continue on in their spiritual walk - anything less than this absolute standard will be judged thoroughly by the Lord, Himself, in this hour.

          WHERE ARE THE "TRUE" PASTORS [SHEPHERDS]

        ...."But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in".... Matthew 23:13 NASB

        ...."Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of My pasture!" declares the LORD. Therefore thus says the LORD God of Israel concerning the shepherds who are tending My people: "You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them; behold, I am about to attend to you for the evil of your deeds," declares the LORD. "Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and bring them back to their pasture, and they will be fruitful and multiply. I will also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing," declares the LORD".... Jeremiah 23:1-4 NASB

        A while back I was asked, "Where are the [true] pastors?" That is most certainly a question that has crossed my heart a number of times over the years - as I have seen [and heard of] many examples of abuse by those who have claimed the "sheep" as their own [while, in reality they belong to the Father and Jesus - all those in delegated authority having been given only a "temporary" stewardship] and, thus, they [in their fear and pride] "maintained" a very rigid control over them [through fear, intimidation, false doctrine etc.] with a view to fulfilling their "own" agendas [both individually and corporately]. The good news is that the Lord will raise up and establish "true" shepherds in their "Kingdom-position" in this hour. Up until this time, the "system" [divine order and plan] that the Lord has established in His Wordhas been corrupted by the "organizational" hand of man [with a lot of help from the Enemy over the past 1900+ years!] - and, thus, the office of pastor became something ["religiously" speaking] in the church at large that was NEVER intended by the Lord in the first place. Because of these things, there are many seeking God [seeking first the Kingdom] who are still bound in an environment of control [fear, intimidation and manipulation]but in this hour the Father will move powerfully to establish them wherever they need to be established in their diligent pursuit of the fullness of their destiny, in Christ. This season we are entering into will be the beginning of a great "re-shuffling" in the remnant Church - as far as realignment [divine order] and perfect [locational] positioning goes. Each "move" [ordered by the Holy Spirit] will create a "chain reaction" [or "domino effect"] and, thus, the things that are now [in the physical realm] will soon be completely different - in a very short time. Many key "divine connections" will begin to be established and true spiritual environments will spring up very quickly throughout the earth - all in the power [Love]and Grace of God. And in these true spiritual environments all will see a true working "five-fold ministry" - one that operates EXACTLY the way the Lord intended in the first place, and this will lead to great liberty [freedom] in the midst of all those who are truly seeking to both enter into and fulfill all that they were created for, in Christ.

THE KEY TO ONE HEARING THE VOICE OF THE FATHER, JESUS AND THE HOLY SPIRIT CLEARLY IS FOR ONE TO SPEND MORE TIME IN FELLOWSHIP WITH THEM

       ...."He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him...... If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him"... John 14:21, 23 NASB

"trait" - a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature;

        The keys to hearing the voice of the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit clearly are for one to spend more time in fellowship with them [in other words speak and listen to Them more than one speaks and listens to "flesh and blood" - or any other outside source] - and, also, praying in the Holy Spirit [tongues] each day. I think the best comparison in the natural to knowing [gaining a revelation of] the three different Persons that make up the Godhead would be a father, son and mother in a close family. Day in and day out over a period of time they relate to each other through various methods of communication and, thus, after a while, they instinctively are able to recognize the traits, voice and character etc. of each other. How much more then is God able to disclose Himself [His perfect Character and Nature] to us through the power of His Spirit [Who is the Spirit of wisdom and revelation and the Spirit of Love]. Like a father, son and mother in a family in the natural scheme of things each aspect of the Trinity has a distinct purpose and position within "the Family" so to speak [as far as revealing the totality of God's Character and Purposes] and, so, when they speak they speak from the position of their place within the Godhead - without EVER contradicting each other.

SATAN IS A LIAR - THROUGH AND THROUGH

        ...."He [Satan] was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is NO truth in him. When he speaks a falsehood, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar [himself] and the father of lies and of all that is false".... John 8:44 The Amplified Translation

        ...."Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge [accuse] another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge [accuse] practice the same things".... Romans 2:1 NASB

        ...."But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil".... Hebrews 5:14 NASB

        ...."so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes".... 2 Corinthians 2:11 NASB

        The Enemy is a liar [through and through] and when one realizes that it is "him" speaking [attempting to influence their "thought-life"] they need only to come to the immediate realization that there is NO truth in him - and that, in fact, his "accusations" are ALWAYS the exact opposite of the truth - in both spirit and intent. In other words, when he says one who is truly seeking God is being prideful or arrogant they are surely being humble; when he questions why the Holy Spirit would give one deep insight into a spiritual matter [and, after all, is that really the truth? etc.] it is certain proof that it is the Lord who has entrusted them with it. When one comes forth from the presence of the Lord with a revelation of His Will [Word] burning in their heart it will not be long before the Enemy attempts to enter on the scene with his predictable lie: "Did God really say?..... When one is truly walking in a place of intimacy with the Father and His Word their "senses" do indeed become trained to discern between good and evil [between that which is righteous and that which is unrighteous in origin]. Therefore, let us be found "abiding" in this place of close and intimate fellowship for it is in this holy place that one shall NEVER be ignorant of the Enemy's lies [and schemes].

THERE HAS BEEN SUCH A VAST ABUSE OF AUTHORITY IN THE CHURCH AT LARGE THAT MANY DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO TURN IN THIS HOUR

       ...."Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, freedom]".... 2 Corinthians 3:17 The Amplified Translation

        How unfortunate that the ministry of the Holy Spirit [and ONLY He can do the necessary work in one's heart to lead them into holiness and perfect liberty] is so often superceded in the name of "good intentions" by those in a position of delegated authority in the church. Regardless of whether it is a true delegated authority [those who are righteously motivated towards God's children] or false authority [those who, through fear and pride, are unrighteously motivated towards them] there is always an "impartation" that goes forth. The bottom line is that whatever is imparted from the pulpit will DIRECTLY effect the state of heart of those in their care. In other words, if wilful fear and/or pride still resides in the heart of the one "ministering" then the Enemy is able to maintain his strongholds in the hearts of the people BUT if the unadulterated love of God is ministered through one whose heart is pure [which would constitute a true spiritual environment with NO enemy in the camp] then every stronghold of fear would, ultimately, be expelled from the midst of that congregation. This really points out the importance of true spiritual environment - one where the sheep are "free to get free" so to speak. There has been such a vast abuse of authority in the church at large that many do not even know where to turn in this hour. Fortunately, some, because of their love for God have entered into fellowship with the Father [and His Word] in the "inner chamber" where He is able to minister to them and, in the fullness of time, lead them from there to a proper "feeding ground".

        ...."I will also raise up shepherds over them and they will tend them; and they will not be afraid any longer, nor be terrified, nor will any be missing, declares the LORD".... Jeremiah 23:4 NASB

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Word for the remnant Church:

                                     THE HOUR OF DESTINY

                               [exerpt from "Make Haste My Beloved"]   

                                          Frances J. Roberts

      O My people, draw near to Me and I will speak to your hearts, and you shall know that it is My voice for I shall confirm My Word. Those who search for My Truth shall be taught of the Lord, and they shall know that the vessel used is chosen and prepared by Me and does not speak from themselves, but every word that I shall give them, that shall they speak.

        I call you again this day, My people, to come to the well and drink, and come to My Word and partake. Let the hunger of your soul be nourished by the one source of life which alone can satisfy. No human voice can answer the cry of the soul. My Spirit alone can heal the broken heart and revive the languishing. In mercy I minister. In compassion I deal with your sins. "Return unto the Lord," it is written, "and He shall have mercy and abundantly pardon."

         I shall have a people purged and prepared for these latter days. My purposes shall be fulfilled. My Church shall stand, and truly, the gates of hell shall not prevail against its witness in the world. I shall preserve the faithful remnant, and they shall walk with Me in white.

        You shall lay aside your own petty personal plans and selfish desires as you grasp the magnitude of the challenge of this hour. Many are still sleeping who should be awake. Many still toy with trivialities. I plead with you, My people, to seek Me with intensity and with a broken, teachable spirit. I am not asking for your help but for your consecration. I need trumpets through which to sound, vessels through which to flow, hearts through which to love, and lips to honor My Name.

        Rise up, quit you like men; be strong [1 Corinthians 16:13 KJV]. Lo, the battle is in array. The Enemy takes no rest. Wherever he perceives a point of weakness, your hope of victory is small. I am your strength and your only sure defense. See that you walk in the Spirit. Only then is victory assured.

        Compare not your walk with others. You judge falsely and unwisely. Falsely, because you see not the whole situation, and unwisely because I judge each man individually. Judge your own heart and examine your own way. Condemn not another for their imperfection, cry unto Me that I may forgive your own iniquity and take away your sin. Make straight paths, and let Me prepare through the desert a highway of holiness and a path of peace.

        Lo the world is both at once on the precipice of destruction and on the brink of revival. It is on the verge of being both consumed by the fires of purification and restored to Edenic perfection. Know the day in which you live, O My people. Listen intently to My voice, for how shall you obey except you know My Will and how shall you run except you be sent?

        Lay aside the levity that robs the soul of its vitality. Put alway the clamor of self-seeking that closes your ear to My voice. Let the zeal of the Lord consume self-pity and the fires of My holiness consume your sins.

        Lo, you have not many days to ready your soul. This is the hour of your own spiritual destiny, and every present action is laying up in store for you either Eternal reward or Eternal poverty. Those who have been faithful in little shall be entrusted with much, and those who have ruled well over their own city shall be given authority over ten. I shall not create in that day leaders in the Kingdom. I am preparing them even now from those few who have chosen to lay aside the weights of carnal pursuits and cast themselves headlong in full dedication to My Will.

MEDITATIONS ON THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE:

Meditations On The True Christian Life contains anointed writings and quotes of those saints, both past and present, who were [and are] given wholly to God. Because of their consecrated lives God was able, through them, to paint a clear picture of the "true" Christian life we are called to live. The "true" Christian life is the life that is fully and totally controlled, empowered and maintained by the Holy Spirit a life that is always seeking to be in agreement with the Word [Will] of God at all times. The pre-requisite for "maintaining" this life for every believer - regardless of their spiritual maturity - is for them to walk in all of the light [revelation] that has been revealed to them by the Holy Spirit in any given moment  that they might be found walking continually from faith to faith and glory to glory.

*       The neglected heart will soon be a heart overrun with worldly thoughts; the neglected life will soon become a moral chaos; the church that is not jealously protected by mighty intercession and sacrificial labors will before long become the abode of every evil bird and the hiding place for unsuspected corruption. The creeping wilderness will soon take over that church that trusts in its own strength and forgets to watch and pray.

*       When one is truly born of God, a child-like dependence upon God for ALL teaching and strength ought to be their chief characteristic. Again, the first and chief mark of being a child of God, of being like Jesus Christ, is an absolute dependence upon God for EVERY blessing, and especially for any real knowledge of spiritual things.

*       The heart that is wholly given to God is not enticed by the glitter of gold nor tempted to desert heavenly vision in favour of temporal blessings.

*       One ought never to look to others until after they have first acknowledged the Father and His Word [Will] in all of their ways.

*       The pursuit and carrying out of God's Will brings peace because the s{S}pirit within desires always to please God. If in all things one's first and foremost desire is to please the Father He will not let them fail.

*       One of the first steps toward a true knowledge of the Lord is a knowledge of the Cross.

*       If it is true that prayer is not for prayer, that Bible reading is not for Bible reading, and that a quiet time is not for a quiet time but for the pursuit of God's Presence alone, then to a certain point, prayer, bible reading and quiet time have to be relinquished before we can find His Presence.

*       It was the greatest honor God did to man that he made man in the image of God; but it is the greatest dishonor man has done to God that he has made God in the image of man.

*       The Bible definitely is infallible, how else could it survive so many years of bad preaching?

*       By the new birth, when we became God's children, we were made "babes". The child-like spirit is meant to persist in us even as we move to maturity. It remains the requirement to receive God's revelation. Let this attitude permeate you permanent mind-set and the state of your heart all the day, not just when you study the Scriptures. Only then can you enjoy the continual guidance of the Holy Spirit.

*       The secret to all of Paul's works is found in this fragment of scripture: "So then death worketh in us, but life in you" [2 Corinthians 4:12]. He died daily; he allowed the death of the Cross to work deeply in him so that others might have life. Whoever does not know the death of the Cross does not have the life of the Cross to impart to others. Paul was willing to be in the place of death that others might receive life through him. Only the one who dies can give life. But how, Lord, to die?

*       What is the real meaning of this death? This death is more than death to sin, to self, and to the world. It is deeper than all these. This death is the spirit which our Lord Jesus exhibited when He was crucified on the Cross. He does not die for His own sins, since He has none. Let us recognize that His Cross declares His holiness. He is crucified holy for the sake of others. Hence His death is due to His obedience to God's Will. And such is the meaning of the death mentioned here. And thus, we need to be delivered to death not only for our own sake that we may die to sin, self, and the world, but also for the sake of obeying the Lord Jesus and enduring the hostility of sinners daily.

*       Yes we ought to let the death of the Lord so work in us that we may have real experience of dying to self and arrive at the state of holiness. But we should equally let the Holy Spirit do a deeper work in us by the Cross so as to cause us to live it out. We must know the life of the Cross as well as its death. Having the death of the Cross we die to sin and the old Adamic walk; but having the life of the Cross, we daily live in the spirit of the Cross. This means that in our every day walk we exhibit the Lamb-spirit of the Lord Jesus in suffering silently: ...."[Jesus] when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously".... [1 Peter 2:23]. This death is a step deeper than death to sin and self and the world. May the Cross become our life! May we become a living Cross! May we magnify the Cross in all things!

*       ...."Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart".... Matthew 11:29

        What is it to be yoked to the Lord? It implies will, contented cooperation with Him in the divine plan. Of course the yoke limits the ox; it cannot wander all over the field as it pleases, but must take a straight line forward. That way the work gets done however. And here is the value of the lowliness of heart that does not think big, ambitious things of itself, but is willing for any place God appoints even though it be at the very bottom.