EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[march 22nd 2010]


+ Those who are used as vessels of persecution by the Enemy come against "God-pleasers" - not "men-pleasers [Hebrews 11:6]. For it is the carrying out of My Will [which is the spontaneous fruit of godly desire and revelation continually rising up in the inner man of those who truly love Me] that Satan seeks to stop and, so, he uses those who have "affixed" themselves to self-desire [living for themselves] - and the self-agenda [ungodly plans] that are its spontaneous by-product - as vessels of reproach [reviling] against those who are truly seeking to carry out My Will. Because the "flesh" [ungodly desire] is ALWAYS in perfect enmity with the S[s]pirit [godly desire] it [the mind of the flesh] must find a way to justify its unrighteous words and actions and, thus, gain a "pseudo-peace" [a soulish assurance that assures one that they are right in their "own" thinking] concerning the path that they have taken - a "path" that is NOT of Me. This is precisely why "reproach" [which exerts great and violent {excessive} force in the spirit realm] is directed by Satan and his forces towards anyone or anything that does not fit into the agenda of the one still living for themselves. The chief aim in the mind of Satan in this continual attack is to dishearten the one walking in My Will - with a view to them, ultimately, compromising their true spiritual positioning and obedience in order to "please" [agree with in some way] the one being used as a vessel of persecution and reproach against them. Because of these things, it takes an "abiding" love "working actively" in the heart of the one being "targeted' to overcome the various lies, slanderous accusations and "rampant emotionalism" that they will SURELY face on the narrow path of perfect obedience. But, truly I say to you, the faithful heart will ALWAYS be victorious as it holds to a steadfast faith [love] and patience [for Love NEVER fails!] - and in their refusal to compromise My Will [Word] it is certain that they will accomplish My highest purpose in their own lives and, also, cause My "greatest eternal benefit" [whatever that may turn out to be] to manifest in the lives of those who have come against them [as "pawns" of Satan and workers of iniquity {unrighteousness}].

"pseudo" - not actually but having the appearance of; pretended; false or spurious; sham;

...."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

...."Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted".... 2 Timothy 3:12 NASB

...."But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another".... Galatians 5:16-17 NASB

...."and He [Jesus] died for all, so that they who live might NO LONGER LIVE FOR THEMSELVES, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf".... 2 Corinthians 5:15 NASB

...."The LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to them again and again by His messengers, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place; but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, until there was no remedy".... 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 NASB

...."Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you".... Matthew 5:10-12 NASB