EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

  
                                                           ["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

 
                                                                                       [october 31ST 2010]


+       Many of My children [in their own thinking] are not afraid to "die" [physically] for they have a revelation of the Eternal Life that is theirs, in Christ [as My sons and daughters]. But, in many cases, they seem afraid [are hesitant] to "live" [experience the fullness of superabundant life in the Kingdom] and, thus, enter fully into the liberty of a life that is both Spirit-filled and Spirit-led. One cannot enter into the Kingdom apart from the forsaking [by faith] of ALL fear and pride - for it is certain that the failure [refusal] to "die" to one's "self" [on a daily basis] will SURELY open the door wide to a life [existence] far, far below the glorious destiny that I have prepared for them from before the foundations of the earth. It is ONLY the continual accessing of My Grace [through the exercising of a continual faith and trust in Me] [Romans 5:1-2 KJV] that will empower one to both overcome and fulfil ALL that I created them for, in Christ. Therefore, NOW is the time for those who have held to [maintained] ANY aspect of the "lower [soul] life" to rise up [stir themselves up] in the power of My Spirit [Who is the Spirit of obedience]! For these are the days wherein I am "gathering together" My faithful ones [both in "spirit" and physically] from every corner of the earth, and it is certain that the fruit [result] of these things will be both immediate and glorious - with great and far-reaching effect, right through to the end of the age.

"lower [soul] life" - a life wherein the soul and body remain in a place of dominance [control] over the spirit man [and the fruit thereof].

        ...."The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]".... John 10:10 The Amplified Translation

        ...."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

        ...."Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me'".... Matthew 16:24 NASB

        ...."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

        ...."Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples; But the LORD will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising".... Isaiah 60:1-3 NASB