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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Love!
Jesus is love! When I think of the love of Christ I just have to stand in awe. We are living in a day when persecution of believers, sickness & more plague nations. Yet Jesus died to redeem us back to the father. We have a future and a hope in Christ. This is not the time to be putting trust in material things or people. God is our source. So often we rely on temporary things to sustain us, however GOD sustains us forever. We can rest in his love and peace that pass all understanding. I am glad to be surrounded with friends and family who love and care for me. However, the Love of Christ is whole, pure & never fails. Know that Jesus is the healer, physician, creator & giver of life. He sooooooooo loves us! I can't stress the love of GOD enough because his love is eternal.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Lovely Day!
Today the birds are chirping and the sun is out! I have a full day ahead of me, tons of things to do and finish. I havent been blogging for a while but I am back with a few updates. I am working on multiple projects and I have to get cracking shortly on some. I am on a week vacation, yeahhhh! My wireless for the internet is in and out still so I pray it continues to work for me as it is now during the day.
God has been so faithful. I have seen him work tremendously not only in my life but others as well. We seem to be in an accelerated season of favor and blessing. God is on a clean up campaign and setting things in order. I have been getting so many tests over the past few weeks and passed, however I knew I could have done better if I was a bit more committed to the task. I had a voice training test, ministry school test on Evangelism, etc...
Over the weeks to come I pray I can get time to study the following.
Topics include:
1. What really is a House of Prayer - Isaiah 66:1
2. The Fire on the Altar concept - burning & ministering before God
3. The Sacred Assembly - why we need to gather (Joel 2:15 - 17; Heb 10:24 - 25)
4. Why we insist on Apostolic Prayer & why we need to re-learn how to pray?
5. What really is Devotional Worship?
6. The REAL POWER behind the House of Prayer - knowing the message & heart of God.
Check out the International House Of Prayer in Kansas City. I copied those from a document I was reading called Apostolic Forerunners.
God has been so faithful. I have seen him work tremendously not only in my life but others as well. We seem to be in an accelerated season of favor and blessing. God is on a clean up campaign and setting things in order. I have been getting so many tests over the past few weeks and passed, however I knew I could have done better if I was a bit more committed to the task. I had a voice training test, ministry school test on Evangelism, etc...
Over the weeks to come I pray I can get time to study the following.
Topics include:
1. What really is a House of Prayer - Isaiah 66:1
2. The Fire on the Altar concept - burning & ministering before God
3. The Sacred Assembly - why we need to gather (Joel 2:15 - 17; Heb 10:24 - 25)
4. Why we insist on Apostolic Prayer & why we need to re-learn how to pray?
5. What really is Devotional Worship?
6. The REAL POWER behind the House of Prayer - knowing the message & heart of God.
Check out the International House Of Prayer in Kansas City. I copied those from a document I was reading called Apostolic Forerunners.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
My Healer
My Healer – Matt. 15: 21-28
“Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Then came she and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.”
Jesus is on his way out of the Coasts of Tyre & Sidon. A woman from Canaan came out of the same coasts.
The Canaanites were notorious for their Orgies & other perverted forms of worship. The Israelites had to fight a constant battle to avoid the decay that came from the dangerous idolatry of Canaan.
This woman cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, Oh Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
Let’s note:
1. She cried unto him
2. She requested mercy (she had a need)
3. She recognized who he was
4. She made her request known
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, send her away; for she crieth after us.
Let’s note:
1. Jesus didn’t answer
2. However his disciples came and asked Jesus to send her away, for she is calling aloud for them & probably making a scene by her cries.
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Let’s note:
Jesus finally answers and he says to her he is not sent but unto the lost sheep of Israel. He was saying in essence I am sent to the Jews, my chosen people of Israel who are still captive to sin and needs a deliverer and savior. Gentiles are basically not my primary concern or purpose for being sent.
Then came she and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me.
Despite he revealed his purpose for being there, she pursued him further by declaring he is Lord again in worship unto him and asking for help. This woman knew if she was to get any results it would come from him. She understood he was LORD and deserving of worship from Jew or Gentile.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
Again Jesus challenges her faith by presenting what he said before in a light that reflects where she stands in comparison to the children of Israel. Children are a seed, an inheritance and promise. Parents carry the same DNA as their offspring. There is a personal responsibility of parents to their offspring than to a child of another father.
Jesus is asking should I give unto you what my own whom I am sent too desperately needs as well. A dog may be mans best friend but the child is priority over the dog to get food first. It would not be appropriate to feed the dog and then tend to the hungry child after.
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
This lady still presses on. She fully agrees with Jesus, yet, she understood that even the dog have a master as well and even the leftovers or bits that fall still serves it’s purpose and is worthy of eating still by the dog. The dog may not have been priority or the one being taken care of but there is still a chance he might taste and part take thereof and it be sufficient for him/her.
Healing is the children’s bread. Jesus was saying if any healing needed to take place the children of Israel was to receive first/be of a higher priority. Healing was theirs whether it was physical, mental, spiritual or what ever form it was.
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
Jesus was saying woman your conviction of the truth of who I am as Lord of all is Great. To know and stand on the fact that GOD exists and cares about her no matter how the least she might appear to be in his house. She knew she was still deserving of something even if it was just a crumb that wasn’t intended originally for her. She had great Faith that even didn’t wavered at all. She kept Jesus engaged until she got her breakthrough. Her daughter was made whole that very hour. Wow!
I may not be a Jew, but even Gentiles who are looking to other “Gods” to satisfy their cravings and hearts desire can repent, believe on Jesus and still receive the blessings of the children of Israel. You may say I don’t worship an idol in terms of a structure or statue; however anything that you hold too tightly over your love for GOD is an idol. We still have a place in the house of GOD. Thank GOD that Jesus died for the sins of the World the Jews and the Gentiles. Now there is no difference in Jesus Christ, we are all the same and of the same father. Amen.
“Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Then came she and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.”
Jesus is on his way out of the Coasts of Tyre & Sidon. A woman from Canaan came out of the same coasts.
The Canaanites were notorious for their Orgies & other perverted forms of worship. The Israelites had to fight a constant battle to avoid the decay that came from the dangerous idolatry of Canaan.
This woman cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, Oh Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
Let’s note:
1. She cried unto him
2. She requested mercy (she had a need)
3. She recognized who he was
4. She made her request known
But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, send her away; for she crieth after us.
Let’s note:
1. Jesus didn’t answer
2. However his disciples came and asked Jesus to send her away, for she is calling aloud for them & probably making a scene by her cries.
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Let’s note:
Jesus finally answers and he says to her he is not sent but unto the lost sheep of Israel. He was saying in essence I am sent to the Jews, my chosen people of Israel who are still captive to sin and needs a deliverer and savior. Gentiles are basically not my primary concern or purpose for being sent.
Then came she and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me.
Despite he revealed his purpose for being there, she pursued him further by declaring he is Lord again in worship unto him and asking for help. This woman knew if she was to get any results it would come from him. She understood he was LORD and deserving of worship from Jew or Gentile.
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs.
Again Jesus challenges her faith by presenting what he said before in a light that reflects where she stands in comparison to the children of Israel. Children are a seed, an inheritance and promise. Parents carry the same DNA as their offspring. There is a personal responsibility of parents to their offspring than to a child of another father.
Jesus is asking should I give unto you what my own whom I am sent too desperately needs as well. A dog may be mans best friend but the child is priority over the dog to get food first. It would not be appropriate to feed the dog and then tend to the hungry child after.
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
This lady still presses on. She fully agrees with Jesus, yet, she understood that even the dog have a master as well and even the leftovers or bits that fall still serves it’s purpose and is worthy of eating still by the dog. The dog may not have been priority or the one being taken care of but there is still a chance he might taste and part take thereof and it be sufficient for him/her.
Healing is the children’s bread. Jesus was saying if any healing needed to take place the children of Israel was to receive first/be of a higher priority. Healing was theirs whether it was physical, mental, spiritual or what ever form it was.
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
Jesus was saying woman your conviction of the truth of who I am as Lord of all is Great. To know and stand on the fact that GOD exists and cares about her no matter how the least she might appear to be in his house. She knew she was still deserving of something even if it was just a crumb that wasn’t intended originally for her. She had great Faith that even didn’t wavered at all. She kept Jesus engaged until she got her breakthrough. Her daughter was made whole that very hour. Wow!
I may not be a Jew, but even Gentiles who are looking to other “Gods” to satisfy their cravings and hearts desire can repent, believe on Jesus and still receive the blessings of the children of Israel. You may say I don’t worship an idol in terms of a structure or statue; however anything that you hold too tightly over your love for GOD is an idol. We still have a place in the house of GOD. Thank GOD that Jesus died for the sins of the World the Jews and the Gentiles. Now there is no difference in Jesus Christ, we are all the same and of the same father. Amen.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
I had a blast today! I got up early this morning and called a friend to come and check my amp. I bought a keyboard recently and some additional things; an amp and a stand. I got a ride to work with the friend. Work was boring actually because I didn't have much things to do. I had to do things to make it fun. A young man strikes up a conversation & then we talked about different things concerning the Church and God. He ended up buying me a drink for my birthday when he was ready to leave. I was like Wow, never met him before. I left work and visited a friend of mine who is a missionary based in Switzerland. Had a great time there chatting with him, his mum and dad as well. Left there and headed to voice training. Got there early as usual and then the rest trickled in afterwards. Caught the van just in time so it saved me having to wait a half hour or more for the next one. As I got home I crashed in bed. My brother called me to find out if I wanted to go to golf. I had not been to golf in years so I took on the challenge. What a challenge it was for real! I had so much fun. My stomach is 3/4 full and I am sleepy. I prayed and read the bible earlier in the day from Proverbs 15. You could read it as well. I got a chance to connect with old friends this morning. The unexpected surprise of the night was a birthday cake I found on my bed in a white box. I turned the light on and there it was. Wow. I was so surprised initially and I'm still surprised. My name is on it as well, how sweet.
Today is my Birthday!
Today is my bithday and I am excited to be alive. My internet connection wasn't so great this week. I am actually using my ipod to do this. I have some great things to upload that I have been doing and reading in the Word of God. I was reading Mattew 15. I found that chapter to be amazing in context. It's good to have like e-sword on your computer and Illumina Gold. I actually bought illumina last year on my birthday as a present to me, 08/08/08. Wow, a whole year passed so quickly. We really need to be effective in our lives, it's a must. I have to go to work later so I'm going and sleep.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
The Beginning of my Journey...
Today is the 1st of August.
I'm very excited because I am starting a journey of going deeper into the heart of GOD. I have trusted God on the surface far too long, I want more of God in my life. I'm officially taking up the challenge of learning to play the keyboard for real this time. I'm relying on the Holy Spirit first, to further teach me what I need to know as well as friends & others. Trusting in God is harder to maintain than we realize in this world. We have endless other options to place our trust in, rather than the creator of the universe. Lets admit, we would rather rely on people, jobs, material things and more... to satisfy and keep us happy in this age. We try to fill the void places in our heart with everything else but the presence & divine yearnings of an eternal GOD & his affections for us. Today I choose to say, Lord here I am available to you. I know this journey will not be easy & I really don't expect it to be. Boldly, I can proclaim God will never leave me or forsake me, he's able to complete the work he has started in me.
This is the scripture I read today, thought I'd post it.
Romans 12:1-2 AMP states:
" 1I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]"
This scripture is loaded with truth & a genuine plea of the heart of GOD with clear instructions. What a merciful GOD I serve! He truly cares for his people and have given us a choice to choose life and godliness over living a path of destruction. Today as well I make a decisive dedication of my whole body as a living sacrifice before GOD. Seriously, God gave his only begotten son Jesus Christ to die for me and for you. I admit, in the past I have done some things less than Holy with the temple of GOD (my body), however by the blood & redeeming name of Jesus I have asked my father for forgiveness and by faith I know I am cleansed. Sexual Purity is a blessed thing, I am still a virgin and I don't feel any shame in saying that to the world. Abstain until marriage or for others until death who plan not to marry. Stand up for righteousness with me and lets walk blameless before GOD in this age. All can come to Father through Jesus, he's faithful and true and he's longing for you to know him intimately. There is no big or small sin, the consequence is the same. Lets choose life and love today, JESUS CHRIST the messiah.
I'm very excited because I am starting a journey of going deeper into the heart of GOD. I have trusted God on the surface far too long, I want more of God in my life. I'm officially taking up the challenge of learning to play the keyboard for real this time. I'm relying on the Holy Spirit first, to further teach me what I need to know as well as friends & others. Trusting in God is harder to maintain than we realize in this world. We have endless other options to place our trust in, rather than the creator of the universe. Lets admit, we would rather rely on people, jobs, material things and more... to satisfy and keep us happy in this age. We try to fill the void places in our heart with everything else but the presence & divine yearnings of an eternal GOD & his affections for us. Today I choose to say, Lord here I am available to you. I know this journey will not be easy & I really don't expect it to be. Boldly, I can proclaim God will never leave me or forsake me, he's able to complete the work he has started in me.
This is the scripture I read today, thought I'd post it.
Romans 12:1-2 AMP states:
" 1I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you]"
This scripture is loaded with truth & a genuine plea of the heart of GOD with clear instructions. What a merciful GOD I serve! He truly cares for his people and have given us a choice to choose life and godliness over living a path of destruction. Today as well I make a decisive dedication of my whole body as a living sacrifice before GOD. Seriously, God gave his only begotten son Jesus Christ to die for me and for you. I admit, in the past I have done some things less than Holy with the temple of GOD (my body), however by the blood & redeeming name of Jesus I have asked my father for forgiveness and by faith I know I am cleansed. Sexual Purity is a blessed thing, I am still a virgin and I don't feel any shame in saying that to the world. Abstain until marriage or for others until death who plan not to marry. Stand up for righteousness with me and lets walk blameless before GOD in this age. All can come to Father through Jesus, he's faithful and true and he's longing for you to know him intimately. There is no big or small sin, the consequence is the same. Lets choose life and love today, JESUS CHRIST the messiah.
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