EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

                                                             ["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

                                                                                       [march 8th 2010]


+       The fear of being "misunderstood" is rooted and grounded in a deep desire for acceptance and approval from "flesh and blood". This particular fear is always controlled by a "spirit of idolatry, and keeps the one bound by it from entering into a "perfect reverence" before Me. However, as one determines to draw near to Me in the "inner chamber" [James 4:8] I will surely draw near to them, and I shall change the desires of their heart to conform to My perfect image and plan for them - and, thus, no more shall they bow their knee to the fear of man in any of its forms [Romans 5:5; 1 John 4:18].

        ...."For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ".... Galatians 1:10 NASB

+       I am about to pour out My "goodness" upon [and then through] My faithful and obedient ones in this hour.

        ...."Surely [or only] goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place".... Psalms 23:6 The Amplified Translation

        ...."[What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living!".... Psalms 27:13 The Amplified Translation

        ...."I will fill the soul of the priests with abundance, And My people will be satisfied with My goodness," declares the LORD".... Jeremiah 31:14 NASB

        ...."For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [lead the lives of those native-born to the Light]. For the fruit (the effect, the product) of the Light or the Spirit [consists] in every form of kindly goodness, uprightness of heart, and trueness of life".... Ephesians 5:8-9 The Amplified Translation