Anointed without Holiness

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Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.

First of all, it needs to be certainly clear that, in human form, there is nothing better than a holy anointing from the Most High GOD.  When holy anointing is in place, power and glory flows and the impact is hugely potent.  On this earth, the highest realm is the glory realm.  People in the glory realm glow with shines representative of intimacy with GOD.  Exodus 34:30, “And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; . . .”

The holy anointing cannot be faked.  The only way to steadfastly flow in it is to totally abide in and dwell in GOD.  Glory realm power comes from consistent investment in the Lord and being deeply purposed to heed His Words and the leading of His Spirit.  When we diligently seek the Lord, we mature in Him.  GOD is the Mastermind, the Master Planner and the Master Builder.  We should aim, in earnest, to keep ourselves rooted and grounded in our Lord.  Good success is the certain result, according to the Holy Scriptures.  Joshua 1:8 is an excellent reference for that truth.

Glory realm dwellers have intense love, power, and discernment.  People in that realm can often recognize the counterfeit.  Hebrews 5:14, “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”   Evil spirits know us.  The Acts 19:15, “And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; . . .” 

Yes, there can be anointing without holiness.  There’s a major difference between holy anointed people and unholy anointed people.  Unholy anointed leaders/people can indeed be used by GOD.  What unholy anointed people don’t have is intimacy with GOD.  They have, for the most part, GOD as an acquaintance.  Intimacy is a vital ingredient in order to have friendship with GOD.  Holy anointing is reserved for those who have steadfast intimacy with our Lord.

GOD can anoint anyone to accomplish what He needs done for the advancement of His kingdom.  In the book of Isaiah, it tells that GOD anointed a heathen king, Cyrus - Isaiah 45:1-4.  The Lord said to Cyrus that He’d anointed him even “. . . though thou hast not known me.”  Nope, Cyrus didn’t even know GOD -- yet in Isaiah 45:1, the Lord called Cyrus “his anointed.”  Cyrus was indeed anointed but certainly not holy because he didn’t know God . . .

GOD told Pharaoh that he’d raised him up - Exodus 9:16.  GOD hardened Pharaoh’s heart for GOD’s purposes.  He used Pharaoh’s hardness . . . for an appointed time, then judgment came mightily against Pharaoh.

Years ago, when I worked in government, it was obvious to others that I had a relationship with our Lord. A woman who worked in the building with me had some business engagements with me, as our offices had needs to work together.

The subject woman came to me one day and stated that she’d been sleeping with her pastor but that she no longer desired to do so.  She stated that he kept pressuring her and she desired that he stop.  I asked her if she’d been to the church leadership about the issue. She stated yes but that they weren’t inclined to deal with it.  She asked me to help her.

I don’t recall if she offered me the pastor’s phone number to call him or if our Lord told me to ask her for the phone number.  Anyhow, I got the number from her and phoned the pastor that evening.  He was belligerent in his denial, and hung up on me.  When I phoned back, he didn’t answer.

Less than two weeks later, I spoke to my dear Christian mentor.  She told me that she’d attended a wake for a murdered pastor.  I asked her his name.  She told me.  It was the same pastor who’d been sleeping with the woman on my job.  My mentor and I were tripped out!

Was the said pastor anointed?  Likely, yes, but at the appointed time, GOD allowed him to be murdered because he ceased to stop his iniquity.  Anointed with consequences . . .

Samuel told King Saul in 1 Samuel 15:28, “. . . The Lord hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.”  Yet, afterwards, the Lord rebuked David when he cut off Saul’s skirt. 1 Samuel 24:5, “And it came to pass afterward, that David’s heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul’s skirt.”  And later David said about Saul in 1 Samuel 26:23, “. . . I would not stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed.”

People can forsake holy anointing through steadfast iniquity.  Yes, we all sin and come short of GOD’s glory but lifestyle sinning isn’t the same.  There are judgments from GOD when we practice disobedience against Him.  Steadfast rebellion against GOD costs with unpleasant consequences.  David was anointed but judged/punished by GOD.  Samson was anointed but judged/punished by GOD.  Moses was anointed but not allowed into the promised land.

Psalm 66:18 - If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

Revelation 2:5 - Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Samson lost his holy anointing, I believe, as mentioned in this passage: Judges 16:20, “And he wist not that the Lord was departed from him.”  And then later when Samson prayed to the Lord, GOD anointed him with supernatural strength to bring down the pillars that fell and killed Samson and the folks that GOD destined to perish.  Samson killed more people at his death than in his life - Judges 16:29, 30. 

In 1 Samuel 28:15, Saul said to Samuel, “ . . . God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: . . .”

We walk in GOD’s holy anointed form when we abide in and dwell in Him by doing the best that we know how to totally follow, trust and obey Him.  GOD knows the depths of all hearts.  He has expectations of us all.  We need to seek Him for what His expectations are of us as individuals and as a collective body of Christ.

We learn more of GOD through spending quality time with Him in prayer, in His Holy Bible and with praise and worship actions.  GOD is a spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth.  Our Lord delights in such sincerity and diligence.  He has no greater joy than to hear that His children walk in truth - 3 John 4.

Written Palm Sunday March 24, 2013
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To Roar or Not to Roar

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Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.

Proverbs 30:30 says about the lion, "A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;"

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Lions don't need to roar -- their mere presence speaks volumes. Yes, lions do roar but they aren't always in roar formation -- yet their presence and attitudes reveal who they are . . . no pomp and circumstance -- no showboating -- they are who they are . . . as designed and AUTHORIZED -- by GOD.

Similar applies to Christ-dwelling folks who steadfastly aim to perfect holiness - 2 Corinthians 7:1.

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My firm belief is that true worshippers of the Lord are to have lion and lamb attributes. The Lord has engineered me MORE in lion mode so I'm in my element about that jungle "fever." But I'm mindful that I'm to operate in lamb mode, as well.

A close friend of mine indeed loves the Lord but He has engineered her MORE in lamb mode. She's a registered nurse by profession so her job is fitting to her personality. She does, on occasion, resort to lion mode. I wouldn't want a nurse who was MOSTLY in lion mode.

Jesus is the example. We read in the Holy Bible that He exercised lamb attributes and lion attributes. He was in Lion mode when He cast out folks, overthrew tables and seats when they were dishonoring GOD by selling/buying in the temple - Matthew 21:12.

Whatever our PRIMARY modes, demonstrated love is vital to please the Lord.

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Post from Tamara Mills - April 29, 2014 -- Ref: Authority

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This post came from Tamara Mills' Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/tamara.mills1?fref=nf

I'm so grateful that on April 27, 2014, Tamara posted this under one of her posts:

" . . . any are welcome to repost anything I post."

Thank you, Tamara!

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Tamara expressed: 

In the Body of Christ, AUTHORITY comes from God, NOT man! When the Pharisees asked Christ who gave Him authority to drive the merchants out of the Temple, because they couldn't answer his question about John's baptism, He didn't answer their question. He knew they were trying to trip Him up, as they probably felt He was undermining their "authority". Many do the very same thing today, they will quickly claim authority, however when you FUNCTION in authority, they question you. Now here is something that you may want to take note of. Because the Pharisees didn't want to believe who Christ was, they recognized, but didn't recognize His GOD GIVEN authority.

With that being said, because Christ knew He WAS the AUTHORITY, He didn't allow them to push Him in a corner. I admonish you today to NEVER allow anyone to make you feel that you have no authority, because all who are in Christ, have AUTHORITY! Although we function different, it is the same AUTHORITY and it comes from ONE place......GOD! There is no need to flaunt titles to show authority, that is what pride causes one to do. And the truth of the matter is that 9 times out of 10, they AINT GOT no darn authority, other than what they have given themselves, or some other mere mortal has told them they have.

IF YOU are indwelled with the Holy Spirit, YOU are AUTHORIZED by God, to Preach the Gospel of salvation to those who never heard, as a matter of fact, be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage, with great patience and careful instruction(discipleship) YOU are authorized by God, to gather with other believers and exhort, encourage and remind of the second coming of Christ, WHEREEVER AND WHENEVER YOU so desire. YOU are authorized by God, to correct ANY believer who is in error(in love of course) YOU are NOT authorized to control others!

Walk in YOUR God given authority, it looks good on you! Remember where it comes from!

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Scripture Inspired by GOD

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This link leads to a penetrating Facebook post and subsequent comments about the apostle Paul's writings and the topic of what scripture means when expressing, "inspired by GOD."

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GOD Moves in the Presence of the Beasts

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Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.

Are you dealing with “beasts” in your life -- church beasts, job beasts, family beasts, neighbor beasts, school beasts, or perhaps a combination of beasts?

Well, I’ve got heart rejoicing news.  The Holy Bible tells 
Christ-dwelling Christians to count it all joy.  Our GOD mightily moves in the presence of the beasts.  The Lord calculates, uses masterful strategies, and makes His holy, smooth moves anyhow.

GOD had Jesus out there with the WILD beasts.  Mark 1:13 says, “And he was there in the wilderness . . . tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.”  Yep!  The angels ministered to our Lord in the presence of the wild beasts.  Oh glory Hallelujah!  Those beasts couldn’t stop the moves of GOD!

Beasts stopping GOD?  Ain’t going to happen.  Our Lord does allow beasts to hinder but even then GOD is calculating and using holy strategies to accomplish His missions. The beasts are spokes in the turning wheels of GOD, our divine and faithful Creator.

Rest assured that what GOD has purposed for us, He shall do in the presence of the wild beasts and when GOD is ready and when He knows that we’re ready, He’ll remove the beasts.  Yes, more beasts will rear their ugly heads but we already have the victories gained by our resurrected Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Whenever the beasts occupy -- regardless -- when we steadfastly abide in GOD, we have dominion over the beasts.  And surely, we shall minister to our Lord and He shall minister to us -- anyhow!  That’s Holy Bible truth y’all.

Job 5:22 
At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.

Psalm 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Written June 25, 2013

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GOD's Got It

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Okay, folks, there are seasons in our lives when we need to confront people about their abuses, lies, and disrespectful conduct. And certainly there are ways to do so in the spirit of love. Once we’ve done our roles to confront, we need to understand that when we keep ourselves holy -- GOD will surely address our issues. Most definitely, GOD shall address those who unjustly come against His people. No need to go ballistic, bombastic and out of order. We can use ORDERLY ways to confront and then step away from the “madness” and jacked up drama, and wait on the Lord to handle things from those points on . . .

Yes, there are seasons to confront but there are also seasons to chill -- until the next episodes -- judged and governed by the One who owns the air, good GOD Almighty.

Step aside and let GOD be GOD . . .

Romans 12:19 - KJV
. . . Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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Yes, many folks know those words from Romans 12:19 but how many folks REALLY believe those words -- and are inclined to rest in what they express? Believe those words from Romans 12:19 -- beyond your heads. And allow those truths to penetrate to the core of your spirits/hearts.

GOD’s got it . . .

Our role is to steadfastly keep ourselves pure and to think, say, express and to do ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF THE LORD.

Friday April 25, 2014

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Claim Check

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Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.

There are bunches of folks who are naming it and claiming it, decreeing things, etc.  GOD is not a sugar daddy, a lucky charm, a genie in a bottle, or a puppet on a string.  He's GOD Almighty, most High.  Holy and reverend is His name.

Christ-dwelling Christians are to think, say and do according to the will of the Lord.  We are to ask GOD and NOT to ask amiss.  When all is said and done, the will of the Lord prevails -- period.

Even the devil can't do what he desires.

We all need permission slips from GOD. And KNOW that enemies of Christ-dwelling Christians need permission slips from GOD to persecute us.  They can't unless GOD says they can.  And when He permits them to say and to do against us -- KNOW that it's for the good of the kingdom of GOD, and to aid in our continued walks in truth.

In sum, ain't NOBODY doing nothing unless GOD allows 
it -- period.

Whatever the cases may be, GOD commands His people to live of His gospel and to be thankful . . .

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James 4:3
Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

1 John 5:14
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

Hebrews 6:3
And this will we do, if God permit.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 
In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Wednesday April 23, 2014

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I Hear a Symphony

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I hear a symphony and the Lord GOD is orchestrating.  Yes, He’s the maestro.  And His remnant people are tuning and have tuned instruments to play in concert for the glorious notes assigned.  Yes, I hear a symphony and it’s a resounding sound of holy clarity.

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Names for GOD and JESUS Shown in the King James Holy Bible

Some of the Names Shown For GOD

Genesis 14:19 - possessor of heaven and earth

Genesis 14:20 - most high God

Genesis 15:1 - exceeding great reward

Genesis 18:25 - Judge of all the earth

Genesis 49:24 - mighty God of Jacob

Exodus 3:14 - I AM THAT I AM - I AM

Exodus 15:3 - man of war

Exodus 34:14 - Jealous

Numbers 16:22 - God of the spirits of all flesh

Deuteronomy 10:17 - God of gods - Lord of lords

Deuteronomy 32:15 - Rock of his salvation

Deuteronomy 33:27 - eternal God

Deuteronomy 33:29 - shield of thy help - sword of thy excellency

1 Samuel 15:29 - Strength of Israel

1 Samuel 17:45 - Lord of hosts - God of the armies of Israel

2 Samuel 22:3 - my rock - shield - horn of my salvation - my high tower - my refuge

2 Samuel 22:51 - tower of salvation

Nehemiah 9:32 - our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God

Psalm 3:3 - my glory - the lifter up of mine head

Psalm 4:1 - God of my righteousness

Psalm 5:2 - my King, and my God

Psalm 8:1 - excellent is thy name

Psalm 11:16 - King for ever

Psalm 18:2 - rock - fortress - deliverer - my God, my strength - my buckler

Psalm 20:7 - Lord our God

Psalm 22:28 - governor among the nations

Psalm 23:1 - shepherd

Psalm 24:7 - King of glory

Psalm 24:8 - The Lord strong and mighty - the Lord mighty in battle

Psalm 28:8 - saving strength of his anointed 

Psalm 31:3 - fortress

Psalm 42:8 - God of my life

Psalm 42:11 - the health of my countenance, and my God

Psalm 43:2 - God of my strength

Psalm 43:4 - my exceeding joy

Psalm 46:1 - very present help in trouble

Psalm 48:14 - guide even unto death

Psalm 61:3 - shelter - strong tower

Psalm 62:2 - my salvation - my defence

Psalm 62:5 - my expectation

Psalm 62:7 - my glory

Psalm 65:5 - who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth

Psalm 68:4 - JAH

Psalm 68:20 - God of salvation

Psalm 71:3 - my strong habitation

Psalm 71:7 - my strong refuge

Psalm 73:26 - strength of my heart, and my portion for ever

Psalm 74:12 - King of old

Psalm 91:9 - the most High, thy habitation

Psalm 93:4 - The Lord on high is mightier than the noise

Psalm 95:3 - great God, King above all gods

Psalm 97:9 - far above all gods

Psalm 102:27 - thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end

Psalm 111:9 - holy and reverend is his name*

Psalm 144:2 - he in whom I trust

Isaiah 12:2 - LORD JEHOVAH - my strength and my song

Isaiah 40:25 - the Holy One

Isaiah 41:21 - King of Jacob

Isaiah 43:3 - I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour

Isaiah 45:11 - Holy One of Israel - Maker

Isaiah 49:7 - Redeemer of Israel

Isaiah 54:5 - For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Isaiah 60:20 - everlasting light

Isaiah 65:16 - God of truth

Jeremiah 2:13, 17:13 - fountain of living waters

Jeremiah 10:7 - King of nations

Jeremiah 32:27 - I am the Lord, the God of all flesh

Jeremiah 50:7 - the Lord, the habitation of justice

Jeremiah 50:7 - the Lord, the hope of their fathers

Daniel 4:37 - King of heaven

Daniel 7:22 - Ancient of days

Daniel 11:38 - God of forces

Amos 4:13 - The God of hosts

Matthew 6:9 - Our Father

Matthew 6:26 - heavenly Father

Matthew 11:25 - Father, Lord of heaven and earth

Luke 1:32 - the Highest

Luke 1:47 - God my Saviour

John 15:1 - husbandman

The Acts 3:13 - The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers

The Acts 7:2 - the God of glory

The Acts 17:24 - Lord of heaven and earth

2 Corinthians 1:3 - Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 1:3 - the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort

Ephesians 1:17 - God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory

Ephesians 6:9 - Master

Philippians 4:9 - the God of peace

1 Timothy 1:17 - King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God

Hebrews 1:3 - Majesty on high

Hebrews 12:9 - Father of spirits

Hebrews 12:29 - consuming fire

James 1:17 - Father of lights

1 Peter 4:19 - faithful Creator

1 Peter 5:10 - God of all grace

Revelation 15:3 - Lord God Almighty - King of saints

Revelation 22:6 - Lord God of the holy prophets

Psalm 111:9 is the only time that the word reverend is mentioned in the King James Bible.*

I wonder why people address humans as Reverend.  It’s not in the Holy Bible.

Note: Relative to friend of GOD in the Holy Bible:

2 Chronicles 20:7 - Abraham thy friend for ever

Isaiah 41:8 - the seed of Abraham my friend

James 2:23 - he was called the Friend of God 

Some of the Names Shown for JESUS

Song of Solomon 2:1 - rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys

Isaiah 7:14 - Immanuel

Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Jeremiah 33:15 - Branch of righteousness

Daniel 3:25 - the Son of God

Matthew 2:6 - Governor

Matthew 16:16 - Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God

Matthew 20:30 - Lord, thou Son of David

Matthew 25:31 - Son of man

Mark 10:17 - Good Master

Mark 14:61 - the Christ, the Son of the Blessed

Luke 1:32 - Son of the Highest

Luke 9:20 - The Christ of God

John 1:1 - the Word

John 1:7 - the Light

John 1:14 - Word was made flesh

John 1:29 - Lamb of God

John 1:49 - Rabbi - Son of God - King of Israel

John 6:33 - bread of God

John 6:48 - bread of life

John 6:51 - living bread

John 8:12 - light of the world

John 10:7 - the door of the sheep

John 10:9 - the door

John 10:11 - the good shepherd

John 11:25 - Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life:

John 15:1 - true vine

John 19:19 - JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS

The Acts 3:14 - the Holy One - the Just

The Acts 3:15 - the Prince of life

The Acts 5:31 - Prince and a Saviour

Romans 11:26 - the Deliverer

1 Corinthians 2:8 - the Lord of glory

1 Corinthians 15:45 - the last Adam

Colossians 1:15 - the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Colossians 1:18 - head of the body, the beginning, the firstborn from the dead

Colossians 2:19 - the Head

2 Thessalonians 3:16 - the Lord of peace

1 Timothy 2:5 - mediator - the man Christ Jesus

1 Timothy 2:6 - Who gave himself a ransom for all,…

Hebrews 1:2 - heir of all things

Hebrews 1:3 - brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person

Hebrews 2:10 - captain of their salvation

Hebrews 2:17 - merciful and faithful high priest

Hebrews 3:1 - Apostle and High Priest - Christ Jesus

Hebrews 4:14 - great high priest

Hebrews 5:9 - author of eternal salvation

Hebrews 8:6 - mediator of a better covenant

Hebrews 9:11 - high priest of good things to come

Hebrews 9:15 - mediator of the new testament

Hebrews 10:29 - Son of God, Spirit of grace

Hebrews 12:24 - Jesus the mediator of the new covenant

James 2:1 - Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory

1 Peter 2:25 - the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls

1 Peter 5:4 - chief Shepherd

2 Peter 1:17 - beloved Son

1 John 2:1 - Jesus Christ the righteous

1 John 2:2 - propitiation for our sins

Revelation 1:5 - faithful witness, first begotten of the dead, prince of the kings of the earth

Revelation 3:14 - the Amen, faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God

Revelation 5:5 - the Lion of the tribe of Juda - the Root of David

Revelation 19:11 - Faithful and True

Revelation 19:13 - The Word of God

Revelation 19:16 - KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS

Revelation 22:16 - I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Note: Relative to what Jesus expressed about friends in the Holy Bible:

John 15:14 - Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

John 15:15 - Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends;…

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Healed

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I've lived with a condition for years. When it first developed, it profoundly grieved me . . . but over the years, I've learned that the best healings can be healings of the spirit in acceptance that Almighty GOD knows best. He has reasons for why He allows continuances.

I've settled in my spirit that the joy of the Lord is my strength. I NOW live that truth -- not just in my head but in the core of my heart. I'm FULLY persuaded that I'm set in the Master's hands -- regardless.

We know that song, "In the Garden". He walks with me. He talks with me. He tells me that I am His own. I've come to learn and to understand that, "Whatever it is, it's not bigger than GOD!"

I'd rather have the company of the Lord than healing of my condition. Yes, I choose Jesus -- the Word of Life. His love and blessed assurances sustain and provide me with peace -- multiplied.  Nothing and nobody provides such love, solace, peace and joy.

Nope, ain't NOTHING better than to walk with the Light of the Word -- King Jesus -- no matter what . . . !

GOD reigns anyhow. In His presence there is fulness of joy -- at His right hand there are pleasures for ever more - so says the scripture in Psalm 16. And I'm a living witness, as are others who journey with our precious Lord!

 Philippians 4:11 - KJV
. . . I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

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It is well with my soul.

Saturday April 12, 2014

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Witness

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Scriptures are from the King James Holy Bible.

When all is thought, said, and done, GOD bears witness.

1 John 5:9
If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: . . .

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Examples:

I was in a government building the other day and I said something that was out of order as I stood in line. A stranger behind me said to me, "You're messing up." The Spirit of GOD within me agreed with that stranger. What did I respond to the stranger? I replied, "Forgive me for messing up."

On another day, this woman customer in line behind me in the grocery store stepped wrong against me. In Holy Ghost mode, I "checked" her misconduct. The cashier said to me that I was rude to the woman. The Holy Ghost in me bore witness that I WASN'T rude but said what was necessary to the woman customer. I let the cashier know that I was correct . . . and I didn't utter any form of apology to the subject woman customer.

Yes, I love -- but love ain't no wimp . . .

Hebrews 11:4
. . . by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying . . .

Hebrews 11:5
. . . he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

Friday April 11, 2014

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Thankful

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Christ dwelling, authentically born-again Christians are to be thankful, regardless.

We sometimes desire what isn't GOD's will for us now -- perhaps it'll be His will later . . . We are to be thankful, anyhow. Things may not be ideal for us but GOD tells us to be thankful.

Thank GOD that He is the Most High and that He is love. Thank GOD for the present situations. Thank Him for HIS choices for our lives. Thank Him that He ALWAYS knows best. Thank GOD that He doesn't allow more in our lives than we can bear.Thank GOD that He alone KNOWS the fulness of ALL. He governs the FULNESS OF TIMES.

Jesus is to be thanked for His love -- death, burial and resurrection.  The Holy Spirit is teacher and comforter.  Yes, be thankful.  Thank GOD for His beloved Son, Jesus and for the power of the Holy Ghost.  Yes, thanksgiving is in order.

Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

We are to do the best that we know -- steadfastly abide in GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT -- and be LOVING and THANKFUL -- anyhow.

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And some folks who are clinging to toxic relationships -- it could be time to be thankful to know that NOW IS THE TIME to forsake them. Love and leave . . . 

Wednesday April 9, 2014

Michael, the Archangel, said to the devil, "The Lord Rebuke Thee."

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Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

The other day on Facebook, someone posted a topic that some minister had mentioned, “Let’s give the devil a massive STROKE!! ”  On that someone’s topic post about that minister’s expression, the subsequent Facebook thread comments expressed about the error of railing against the devil.  Two people came on and were thankful to learn that railing against Satan and devils is wrong.  Then this morning on Facebook, I saw a post from someone who expressed to the devil to get his filthy hands off . . .  That person is unaware of the error in such expressions.  It concerned me enough to post this here this morning.  Also, I’ll include some of what I commented on the Facebook post that I read days ago.

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Satan is GOD's creation and Satan is the god of this world and has some dominion.  Of course, the dominion of GOD surpasses ALL, but the Lord allows Satan to have measures of power until . . .

The role of authentically born-again Christians is to steadfastly abide in GOD, resist the devil and he will flee.  Also, we are charged by GOD to keep on the whole armor of GOD - Ephesians 6.

No, Christ-dwelling people are NOT to fear Satan but we are to remain mindful that he's GOD's creation and thus has a role according to the agenda of GOD. 

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The content of the video -- see link at the end of this piece -- is more evidence of the ignorance that is in some religious folks.  None of us has all truth and we need to help one another . . .

As I watched that youtube video, "Pastor Kills the Devil with his hush puppies?", my heart grieved at the ignorance in those folks . . . It likely grieves GOD, as well. His Word says that His people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.

When we gain more truths from our Lord, we've got to be mindful to help others out of error. That’s what GOD expects.

It grieves more when folks stubbornly dig in their heels and refuse to accept correction given in love.  They do themselves a disservice and worse . . .

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I used to fuss at the devil, speak angrily to him, rail at him by stomping and shouting at him in opposition.  Yep, I did those things UNTIL GOD revealed to me that that is NOT right.  Jude 9 says, “Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.”

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I’ve heard people say things to Satan like, “I send you back to the pit where you came from . . .”  My response: GOD’s people nor Satan's people can do that.  There's NOTHING in scripture to support it.  

Admittedly, I don’t have sufficient knowledge about casting out devils but I do KNOW that only AUTHENTICALLY BORN-AGAIN people can cast out devils.  There are religious folks who falsely believe that they’re born-again but they TRULY haven’t been drawn by GOD, which means that they’re NOT saved.  Authentically born-again people understand the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the beloved Son of GOD.  GOD draws and leads His people to repentance -- with godly sorrow. . .

Jesus says in John 6:44, “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: . . .”

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Casting out devils isn't railing . . .  Truly born-again people can cast out devils but otherwise should be mindful NOT to rail against and talk in belligerence, etc. to Satan and devils. 

I’m NOT convinced that all born-again folks are assigned to cast out devils.  I could be wrong -- again, admittedly, I don’t have sufficient knowledge about casting out devils.  But I do KNOW that it’s WRONG to rail against Satan and to speak to him and devils in insulting and belligerent ways -- outside of the realm of casting out devils.  Such conduct is of the flesh rather than of the Spirit of the living GOD.

Perhaps some truly born-again people aren’t yet spiritually mature enough to engage in casting out devils and it could be that later they will be equipped to -- in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living GOD -- effectively cast out devils.

AUTHENTICALLY BORN-AGAIN folks that cast out devils in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth can certainly be authorized by the Lord -- but there needs to be CERTAINTY that the Lord authorizes . . .

Remember what happened in the book of Acts when UNAUTHORIZED folks aimed to cast out evil spirits.

The Acts 19:15, 16
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. 

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Please, if you’re railing against Satan and devils -- cease -- for that is NOT GOD’s way.

Here's the link to the subject youtube video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN9fFFlfE7U

Sunday April 6, 2014

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