EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

                                                             ["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

                                                                                         [march 23RD 2010]


+      In the same way that there is a distinct difference between a supernatural hope and a natural hope [supernatural hope being based on a "revelation" of My Word {Will} - the origin of which is in Heaven, and natural hope based on what can be discerned through the five physical senses in the natural {physical} realm] there is also a distinct difference between the exercising of a supernatural patience and the exercising of a natural patience. Supernatural patience [like supernatural hope] has its foundation in a revelation of My Word [Will], and is exercised through a steadfast faith [which is continually "activated" by love] and obedience - a faith and obedience that CANNOT fail to inherit the fullness of the promise and divine blessing. As the "force of patience" is continually released into [and over] any given situation it also opens the door for the release of whatever other Kingdom "forces" [righteousness, wisdom, faith, love] are necessary - and, thus, it allows Me to carry out My highest purpose and, in My divine ordering, unfold all things perfectly [on ALL fronts]. It is through the exercising of this supernatural patience by those who have been faithful to "hold fast the vision" that I will now move powerfully to cause ALL things [concerning My Church and My Kingdom] to come into their "fullness" in ways that are exceeding abundantly beyond all that one could have ever imagined.

        The exercising of a natural "patience" still maintains an element of self-desire
[in most cases the desire to see something come to pass for their own sake and benefit], and serves only to activate "soulish forces" [fear, impatience, self-righteousness, double-mindedness etc]. This profits NOTHING where My Church and My Kingdom are concerned - the "exercising" of it being totally dependent upon the degree that the one exercising the natural patience can carry on in their own strength and understanding or see "results" that are satisfactory to their "flesh" [agenda]. Ultimately, the one found exercising a natural patience will give up - being fully persuaded in their "own" thinking [by a "spirit of disheartenment"] that what they were "standing for" [in their unbelief] was a hopeless cause [or not My Will] all along. This is precisely why one must ALWAYS be found seeking a "burning" [active] revelation of My Will in all things for it is ONLY from this place of "abiding" in revelation knowledge that they will be able to enter into My divine order [Will] for their life and ministry - a divine order that is a sure sign that one has "both" feet planted firmly in My Kingdom.

        ...."the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control".... Galatians 5:22-23 NASB

        ...."walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love".... Ephesians 4:1-2 NASB

        ...."we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously".... Colossians 1:9-11 NASB

        ...."So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you".... Colossians 3:12-13 NASB

        ...."Love is patient".... 1 Corinthians 13:4a