Depth

Posted on November 2, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

Listening is an act of love. Few value the necessity of searching God’s Word for the assurance it offers. All of us flounder, wander, feel lost, tired unwelcome and alone, for these are the incomplete feelings looming in a world that worships in-consequence and conquering the insubstantial. If, I have no money but I am loved and respected by my friends, family, colleagues and neighbors, what worldly value have I? If I perceive it but can never achieve it will my employer simply reward my effort? If children find me false, unauthentic, untrustworthy and self-serving, will they find value in my testimony? Why do I serve God, because He directs my path with love, wisdom, forgiveness and and an immeasurably, righteous sacrifice for me at the moment when I had nothing of real value to offer in return. I seek Him because He promises to shape my character and delivers those necessary changes through continued relationship. I worship Him out of practicality, because He deserves all the praise I could ever offer and then some.

But what of this world and all that might be achieved? Think of a person who typifies success, by worldly measure. Someone you might have a longing to emulate, duplicate or become. What is the nature of their enviable success? Are they simply fortunate, having the right set of talents and timing given to those elements of success? Did they work hard and find reward in the trappings of sweat and sacrifice? If that were so you could not help to duplicate their success without a similar swath of talent, the luck and chance to be in the right place at the right time or a dedication of your life to overcoming those around you? Has adulthood taught you the reality of this envy, that you or I will probably never be the next overnight sensation, or do you still hold onto the minimal probability that you will hit the right lottery numbers or be discovered? Have we seen and understood the emptiness of world domination? I mean one must simply look upon the life of Alexander the Great to view the folly at the end of the world’s rainbow. Wouldn’t it be more mature to avoid the scant probability of accessing success through probability or effort by investing your time and thought in certainty?

The only fulfillment you will ever find will be discovered through investigation of your creation? Do not allow the world to convince you that happiness may only be found in luck and chance or through laser focused effort. A woman who does exactly what she was designed to do is more infinitely wealthy than any other who has reached every goal and received every reward this world offers. That is why other religions may not offer the same assurance associated with Christianity, because they rely on my ability to perform or capacity to remain vigilant until enlightenment somehow comes upon me. These requirements match this world’s game of performance and chance. God died for me so that I might live forgiven of sins that I could never escape and then He went on into eternity to prepare a place that we might reside together forever. None of that depends upon me or luck or my talents and treasure. I don’t have to somehow hope to say the right words, do the right deeds or be in the right place at the right time. Loving God and reading His Word gives me the only assurance available in this world prone to luck and likelihood. I worship God because He deserves it. I follow God and emulate His actions because they are the model for right living in this world and the next. I don’t have beauty, talent, treasure and I will never strike it rich by chance. But I have found favor in God and through serving Him with the gifts I was given by His spirit, I have found purpose, resolution and fulfillment. What then are we seeking if not this type of assurance in a world where it remains elusive?

Praise God for the security, purpose and freedom we find in Jesus.

How so?

Posted on October 30, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

Would you leave a friend upon the field? Or perhaps pay for a stranger to be healed. What then of those left not knowing God? Odd, that you would care not their names, their sin and trial. All the while, worshiping the Lord who loves them without end. Turned His eye away from a Son, undeserving of the death He faced, disgraced upon a tree for humanity to spit upon and shame. Am I to blame, as He hung their suffering for the weight of my sin, taking in all that is evil in man’s inhuman history. What a divine mystery that such would bare my plight, in exchange for my belief, exchanged for relief from the sting of death and hell. What am I to tell the man with no hope? What is the scope of my responsibility, duty, allegiance and love? Is it love that resembles His for me or am I the tree bearing no fruit, worthless salt, spent for trampling? They wander bye as I watch their quest for an eternity separated from the God they have sought since birth. What is my salvation worth if not the moments, the words, blessings, prayers and cares for them as God numbers their hairs, patiently waiting for their arrival? Who and what shall I become if I succumb to the calls and identities the world offers. Hurled head long into a story, not about glory but about my own fattened soul, holding myself above all that is Holy. Solely spent for treasures meant for His intention, without mention of my eternal purpose. What are my songs worth if not to honor the giver of voice, music, pause and peace? When I cease to be let me be with He that is known as the Living God, the Great I AM, Almighty. For without His hand all I’ve done and planned is simply sand passing through the hour glass of time and reason. His reason is my rhyme, His time my measure, His hope my pleasure, His love the end and answer to my search. For I was the friend He refused to leave upon the field that cold August morn.

Betting on the threat

Posted on October 24, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

Directed by the Will of God for our lives. Must I then fear any obstacle, any enemy, mocker or thief? What has God Himself put at the center of our hearts. For me it is a word of warning, a note of wisdom, caution and preparation for the faithful, to be found ready when God returns for His bride and judgment. My heart pounds for the Jewish Nation, knowing that at some point soon they shall be assailed by God’s enemies. My heart rejoices and weeps to know that they will collectively understand that the Messiah’s first visit was largely overlooked. We shall all find ourselves in a time of remembrance, truth and painful understanding that will invariably turn to Hope as we await His return.

How may I treat those around me in fashion, acceptable to the Lord our God, showing them the love that He directed me offer? May I overlook their trials and bondage, hoping or merely praying that they will be lifted up from circumstance or prison? Certainly not, for this is what it means to be thankful for God’s redemption of the saints, in that He loved us completely when we ourselves were slaves to sin, awaiting death and coming judgment. Food for the hungry, health for the sick, homes for the homeless and love for all who suffer without its caring touch of hope. Our duty out of gratefulness is simple, it is our justification, excuse and ignorance that allow us to make excuse or allowance for disobedience and poor behavior. We are princes and priests, bound to honor God with our walk, our lives and our constant intercessory prayer.

I shall not be afraid, though facing diverse trials, wickedness and the threats of evils worst. For they have been overcome by Good, by God, By Christ and their time is fleeting. Why then should I give weight to the words of folly, spoken by mouths that have denied Christ and turned down belief and glory? What authority is it from whence they speak? Should I give any respect to the fallen, their attempts to hurt God by stealing my joy, my purpose and my fulfillment? You cannot steal what you may not understand or touch. And my treasure is stored in Heaven with God, a place unavailable to those who refuse to honor Him. You threaten this life when this is but a mist, how inconsequential. For I have eternity, abundant life that transcends the boundaries and shackles of death and sin to which you remain enslaved. My pity is in your brief attempts at control, for it ends when this life fades, you have no eternal offering, that is reserved for those who will humble themselves before Almighty God.

Yes, there will be trials, pain, loss, heartache, illness, dilemma and remorse, for that is the nature of training. The pain is experienced here so that eternity may be free of these sinful consequences. We are bound for glory, we’re here to tell that story, the story of Lord Jesus and how he came to save. To save all men from judgment, condemnation brought on by sin, by freeing all from prison, regardless of the jail you’re in. So save yourself from judgment, believe upon Him and live, accept His Graceful pardon that He has offered as a gift. Our hope is in redemption, sanctification soon in sight, but we must prepare our hearts for glory and for His arrival in the night. So fill your lamp with Spirit, the oil of eternal life and take peace for all your burdens giving Him your pain and strife. For Jesus is soon coming, keep your eyes turned to the sky, keep your bodies holy and don’t listen to the lie.

Devotion

Posted on October 21, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

The Pregnancy, The Purpose and The Person of our devotion.

The word devotion is pregnant with meaning, filled deeply with historical and practical guidance for the Christian life. Devotion, has been described as a feeling, a pledge, a spiritual duty of fealty and those descriptions don’t even touch upon this word’s implications regarding loyalty, steadfastness and love. It is a noun that may be used as adjective or utilized describe the rich, strong roots of a man’s dedication to work, family and Father God. What then are we to think of this word as it passes by our minds in brief inspection?

Think on this. What is the difference in comparison between commitment and dedication? Can you effectively describe the veiled nuances that discriminate their use? Is one used for duty and the other for prayer or are they simply interchangeable in their meaning, tone, use and timing? How does Christian devotion differ from that of any single man who does not know God? Does it bother us that each Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Wicken and agnostic follow their own daily devotions, each believing themselves a bit more worthy after practiced prayer and ritualistic murmur? What then establishes Christian devotion as unique, resembling none other in its content, shape, practice and purpose? Why, that uniqueness is found clearly, simply, unmistakably in the “object” of our devotion the Lord Jesus Christ. For see it is the not the quality, quantity, consistency or content of our devotions, that make them precious but the fact that our God is worthy to be praised.

Why then is God so worthy of our unrequited devotion, our steadfast love, our undiminished dedication to service in the completion of His Will? Perhaps we may for a moment think on the etymology of its inspiration, where did the word devotion arise? Some say 12th century, some say 4th, but the Jewish People or those who have studied God’s Word know much better. Just as God’s Word is filled with seemingly infinite layers of meaning, symbolism and personal conviction, as is customary of the Holy Spirit inspired thought, the Jewish word, Hesed, provides ample content for investigation. See we often take things for granted in our own lives and miss the opportunity to truly peel back the layers of complexity, even with regard to our children, our spouses and our interactions with the Almighty and His Creation. Hesed is not one of those words that may not be simply defined in a single word, or even phrase, but it best describes God’s Loyalty to the Jewish People. It represents a loyalty to someone that has nothing to do with their actions, disobedience, rejection, kindness or dedication. God has always been loyal to the Jewish Nation, because He committed to do so. That type of loyalty is not easily described, just as in the word devotion, God’s Love for Israel transcends the simple classification of noun, verb or modifying adjective, it is an action, a thing, a way of living and a complex love.

Why then do we not contemplate God’s Loyalty with such commitment or devotion? Are we to mimic this loyalty, of course, that is the challenge of God’s Christian, as set forth by Jesus in Matthew 22:34-39 But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. This is the level of devotion to which we have each been called and unconditional devotion to God above all things and to love in the way that He has loved us even when we but sinners. We should also praise Him for His steadfast loyalty to Israel, even when they openly disobeyed and challenged Him He has never once been unfaithful. That my friends is devotion.

What then of the purpose for our devotion?

Is devotion a thing to be turned to ritual, calling us to rote prayer, proclaiming us worthy by works of piety? Of course not, the devotion we are meant to express may be described in a graph of a line over time. Imagine the X and Y axis with the horizontal line being a time, running from left to right and the vertical line being level of devotion. Each man’s devotion, not unlike sanctification may only be a thing measured over time. Just as God’s Loyalty to the Jews was only visible through steadfast demonstration of the millennia, our loyalty must be demonstrated and grown as a slope of the line, a function over time. No one may know if a man is loyal unless that man demonstrates that quality over time. The center line of the graph is Jesus, and after we meet we either increase in devotion stay flat or decrease. We all hope to be thought as entirely dependable and trustworthy, but each of knows that our lines probably goes up, down then up again all the way until we reach that day when we meet Jesus. Is devotion a reasonable measure for the character of man? I think so, perhaps you agree?

Can we remain fully devoted to Jesus Christ the King by standing still in our Christian walk? Is our any increase of devotion dependent on faith, sanctification and continue walking with the Lord? If this is established truth then isn’t devotion one of the characteristics that we must attend regularly in our marriages, our work relations, our friendships, prayer and worship? Can we practically consider that we shall ever resemble God’s Loyalty without intentional focus upon the building blocks of fealty? Can we make up our minds to be devoted, increase our devotion, build our devotion or is increased devotion similar to forgiving an enemy, so difficult that we must have the Holy Spirit’s assistance to accomplish the task? I think that devotion is so deep in its meaning, so rare in its importance, so desirous to every Christian man that we should take the steps and know that God is “Loyal” to complete the work that He first began in each of us.

What then makes this task so easy? It is that the object of our devotion is the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you know Him? Do you comprehend to whom you have sworn your undying loyalty? Ephesians 1:15-23 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. Are you seeing the hope of His calling, are you seeing the reason for the practicality of your devotion, that Christ deserves our 100% devotion, our very best, our “all”, the last drop of our sweat, blood and treasure, because that is what He gives us, “always”. Christ has never sinned against us, yet He gives us unmeasured loyalty, grace and forgiveness because He chooses to do so. Shouldn’t our “reasonable” act of service to Him first include a dedication, pledge and action plan to remain devoted in our relationships as a visible commitment to reflect His type of devotion.

Praise God in the Mighty, Faithful and merciful name of Jesus Christ the King.

Power Packed

Posted on October 21, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

All our lives we have attempted to fit in with the roles, rituals and demands of this world, must we now face the same exclusionary tactics, peer pressure and conformity within the church? It is foolish to believe that the largest segment of our ministry is toward the lost when we see so many wounded, wandering and misdirected babes within the churches. Elders have capitulated to the accounting sheets, leaders clamor for the next great idea to bring tithing bodies into the churches and Pastors have become slaves to banking, bills and adherence to growth plans. Where are the kneeling pews of yesteryear? Shall a five minute alter call be the only moments of humility we spend before the Spirit of Almighty God. Conversations crowd-out prolonged and peaceful contemplation, fellowship curtails the prolonged moments spent in the God’s Presence. What ever happened to meditation and prayer? When will we pay heed to our own edification before expecting the world to change? Have we so quenched the influence of the Holy Spirit that the Bride of Jesus lay powerless?

I have been called to tell the truth of Gods Word, regardless of where and when the need arises. He calls me to deep inspection and reflection upon His Holy Word. How can any man possibly be guilty of praying too much, when the Lord calls us to be doing so unceasingly? Is there any wonder that through this diligent pursuit I have developed a close relationship with the Lord and He has blessed me with wisdom and knowledge? Isn’t that the formula clearly established with His teaching? Why then now do you call me crazy as the things He tells me stand up to comparison with His Blessed Gospel? Shall I be silent as the Lord bids me shout, would you have me sit when the Lord tells me to stand or walk out in courage and faith? What does a membership have to do with a Christian being able to sing out strong to the Lord, in front of the saints? What are we doing church? There is still time to rethink our stances, to move out from our idleness and ritual, to be found doing the work He warned us to be diligent in completing.

Did Steven get asked about his academic credentials before giving, perhaps one of the greatest testimonies, effectively astounding the Pharisees and Sadducees? Don’t we as layman, hold the responsibility of fulfilling whatever purpose God has set before us, or should we step aside and leave all that labor to the trained academician or expository professional? Should all the visits, soup kitchens, hospitals and streets of ill repute be free from the voices of saved men, if a preacher has neither the will, time or gumption to so venture? Pastors, be advised, I know that the Lord wants us in unity, but if you will not go and you will not encourage those with the gifts to do so then must we remain in direct conflict with God over the calling He placed in our hearts? Should we be more concerned about following rules established by counsels of men or simply follow the inerrant Word of God? We both know the answer, perhaps then let us just go and do what we may for the Kingdom before the day is done and the work time is over. Please stop worrying about the bills and simply exalt the name of Jesus as He has commanded. Leave the church building to Him.

Praise the Lord our God, Jehovah, Jesus, Alpha-Omega, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, One, Almighty God. Amen.

Compulsory campaign

Posted on October 11, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/10/08/potentially-game-changing-oil-reserves-discovered-in-israel/?intcmp=hpbt3

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Russia_relations

What has the Prince of Peace to do with warring factions, political manipulation and geographic turbulence? Why do we care as Christians, about the actions of the Russians, Turkish, Egyptians, Syrians or Iranians? Aren’t we simply waiting for Jesus to call us homeward, in rapture, knowing that we shall not face His wrath? Does it matter to us what happens to Israel? Why then should I care about prophetic mention of ancient societies and spirits like Gog, Gomer, Tubal or the sons of Japheth? What has any of this to do with me?

Bottom line, God’s Word is Truth. He demonstrates its reliability by telling the things which will come to pass before they occur. Check it out in passages like Isaiah 17-19, Psalm 83, Ezekiel 38 & 39. These events increase our faith, our hope and our reliance upon God’s Word as the foundation upon which we stand as the “Bride of Christ”. But what should this increased faith provoke in our hearts, what actions should this bolstered faith promote or inspire?

Talents well invested, oil in our lamps, priceless pearls, treasures in heaven, offering our bodies as holy/acceptable sacrifice and labor in the fields, all refer to the calling placed upon each Christian life. We were made to bring glory to His name by living in resemblance to Him, spreading the Good News of the Gospel. Why should we care that Russia is moving heavily into Syria or that they are joining closely with Iran and others to prop up military monarchies? Does my concern matter one iota in the resolution of the plan of Almighty God. Of course it matters otherwise we would never ponder this line of questioning.

Asking these questions is exactly what we should be doing, but we must not ask them of each other, rather we should be turning to God through the Holy Spirit, investigating His Word for wisdom and knowledge. We were meant for one grand purpose, to the Glory of God the Father. That purpose is planting the seed of God’s Holy Word, fertilizing and tending the harvest of saints, by telling people that they might escape God’s judgment through the salvation found only in the Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore these events should draw us closer to God, inquiring, praying and acting on His behalf before His coming judgment. Possessing wisdom and fully relying upon God’s Word as “absolute truth” we are emboldened to preach the Gospel message fulfilling our purpose.

To His greatest glory these unfolding events closely align with the Biblical times immediately preceding Christ’s imminent return. It matters because we were repeatedly counseled to readiness, as He will come like a thief in the night, unexpected, catching those napping unawares. I want to know the Bible and I am excited by these recent events, because the Lord’s return is nigh. Prepare your hearts for Jesus, make straight your paths, pray unceasingly, keeping your eyes toward heaven whence He is certain to return. God Bless you all, in Jesus Name.

Poisons, passions and pollution

Posted on October 4, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

A dash of poison in the lake, would you then venture a swim? Radiation in the town, water or sky, is this where you would choose to raise a family? Contagion or bacteria in the soil, upon the meat or in the sandwich, which of us would allow our kids or parents to eat? The Lord our God commands to purity, but do each of us even contemplate the meaning of Holiness, devotion or remaining unspotted in this blackened and fallen world?

What constitutes enough danger for you to avoid a building, district or downtown? Proverbs counsels that a wise man sees danger and will not proceed, yet each of us walks blindly, proudly or unknowingly into houses of darkness and districts of demons without worry or contemplation. Does this mean that we lack wisdom, or are many of us just unwilling to ask God for who gives it liberally to all who ask? All of us would hold our breath as long as we could if we knew that we stood in an area of poison gas, a cloud of bug spray or a room densely filled with thick plastic smoke. Yet we readily breathe the filth put out by profiteers, politicians and pornographers. We consume and entertain visions and ideas that poison the lake of our minds. We ponder and revisit sins that would leave our Mothers in disgusted worry for our teetering salvation.

How do we believe that we live so dangerously, so precariously, so inattentive to the things of God without repercussion? What is the readiness to which we are called? What is the level of purity to which we have been commanded? And if our example is Christ then how may we continually avoid His admonition to remain vigilant in our pursuit of righteousness? What cause us to abandon God’s Word regarding this purity or body, mind an spirit? Is it perhaps too difficult a task for mortal man? Why then does God give us His Spirit if not but to reach each pinnacle to which we are individually and mortally incapable? A light never shines as bright as that light which chooses to shine brightly in surrounding darkness. Will you shine Christ’s Light? Do you see the need for mental, verbal, sexual and physical purity? Remember what His Word says about our sacrifice in Romans 12:1, I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

This Word says that it by His mercy that we present our bodies, not by our own doing, but by our choice to surrender to His Holy Spirit for sanctification to Holiness. Through this surrender we find ourselves Holy, acceptable before God. Then the Word says something astounding, this is your reasonable service. So, this thing, given unto God is nothing extraordinary, but rather logical and “reasonable” considering His Grace given unto each of us. Remember folks, these times are becoming as evil as they might ever be, so we must train ourselves to surrender to God’s Merciful Hand and avoid the poisons, the passions and pollution of the fallen world. I pray it is unto the protecting Hands of God that you have given your life for truth, relationship and protection. Be free by the cleansing Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, the Light of the World.

Out There

Posted on September 30, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

For those who seek comfort and solace within the Church, let it be short lived, for healing, encouragement, teaching and preparation, exiting quickly to do the work Christ commanded us. I cannot begin to tell you how many pastors have declined my offer to teach people to preach and prepare them to disciple to the poor, lost, hungry, tired and alone. They wince when I suggest teaching people how to prepare to wear the armor of God and train themselves with the Word to face those demons and sin which each of us will invariably encounter. They call me names and ask for my academic credentials when I wish to offer my free time to volunteer in preparing the saints for work upon the streets and stairs of this lost world. They slander my name when I suggest that we must learn to pray unceasingly, as constant prayer keeps us connected to God and the power of the Holy Spirit in Christ Jesus. What then shall we do as a church? Stay inside, comforting one another, hoping that the lost will come through the doors uninvited?

How sweet the air conditioned, cushioned chairs of my multi million dollar chapel. How wonderful the music offered for our enjoyment, mentioning Christ to make us feel better about our self indulgence. How grand the sermons, delivered by polished professional theologians, taking care not to offend those who might leave the greatest endowment. How wonderfully dressed the parishioners, freshly showered and adorned so that we may meet in comfort for these several hours of communion. How delightful the yearly weekend mission to build houses for those who would teach us more of the Word then we have taken the chance to know ourselves.

What then of the tax collectors, brigands, adulterers, thieves, drunkards, liars, murderers and cheats? Are they to hear the Gospel through ESP? How shall they become free of blindness, sickness, demons and death when the doctors (We Christians) are unwilling to make house calls? What shall be the result of our disobedience to the Crystal Clear instructions left by God through His Holy Scripture? Are we to be left outside with the weaping and gnashing of teeth? Don’t let your pastor coddle you, read the scripture for yourself, be an adult where your faith is concerned? Don’t scriptures like Matthew 5 cause you to believe that there is something exceedingly clear and substantial about the directions which Christ gives His disciples? The grey area is of the world for God’s Word never wavers in mediocrity, relativism or the indeterminate. Choose, for it is in our choices that we see the truth about the Love of God.

Joshua 24:14-15 Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

In reserve

Posted on September 26, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

Cries of “help me, Lord, the enemy continues to assail me”, can be heard throughout the church. The forces of darkness continue to pick at our weak spots, old wounds, doorways and footholds, seeking entry that they might destabilize our faith, destroy our joy and steal our abundant life. Why is it when we are so armored by the righteousness, faith, truth, salvation, Spirit and Peace of Christ, that the enemy is capable of getting within our defenses? We know emphatically, as indicated in the Book of Job, that the enemy needs permission and allowance to do anything of lasting effect in our lives. Why then is God giving him access in to our lives? Remember the enemy is part of God’s Plan for humanity. For God knew before the beginning of time everything that the devil would ever do, and yet He still chose to create Lucifer.

One day I cried out to Christ. I say one day but it seemed like a lifetime of days as I sought release from the personal prison of my own sin. And True to His Faithfulness He showed up, but I was not yet ready for His entire filling of the Spirit, His entire move of sanctification, His overwhelming Grace and Peace. So, I told Him that He could stay out in my garage and if He needed to talk to me or meet that He must first call, but only when the porch light was on, otherwise to leave me alone. A few weeks later, I saw a light, a brilliant iridescence coming from the garage and when I went to see, I found it immaculate. I was astounded and asked that Jesus, come and stay in my guest room, but He couldn’t have a key and He must call but only if the porch light was on, otherwise stay away. A month had gone bye and I found that the hallway coming from the guest room began to shine, a warm approachable light that made me smile with gladness.

When this happened I told Jesus to take over the master bedroom so that I could enjoy the warmth, cleanliness and hope of the guest room, but He must only come when the porch light was on and I would leave a key that He must return to beneath the mat. After another week I saw my master bedroom cleansed as the others and my heart broke as I realized how I had been treating the Creator of Life. I came to Jesus with my set of keys and said, “Lord, here are the keys to Your House, I am going to live in the garage and to please call me if He needed anything.

What rooms are you keeping from Christ? What areas of sin still remain untouched by the Hand of God, as you struggle to maintain a line between what is yours and what is God’s? The enemy will be used repeatedly to point out these hidden areas of sin, until we confess and surrender them for sanctification and repair. If you want to close the doors of enemy access you have but to surrender your whole life to Jesus and He will set you free. His porch light is always on and He is waiting for you to come to Him for rest.

Regard

Posted on September 22, 2015 by awrkhakhaya16

Time for Courage, standing and walking by faith. Brethren, may the Grace and Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ visit and remain with you this day. The storm approaches, the cost of Christianity rises in the West, as the enemies of God begin to surround Israel with ill intent. Have you forsaken prayer or has this time of heightened anxiety brought you more frequently to your knees for saintly intercession? Are you praying for Israel, daily? Are you keeping Holy even as God is Holy, remembering and cautiously avoiding spotting by the world? Have you surrendered to the Gospel and God’s Hand upon you or are you waiting until the last moment to fill your lamp with the oil of the Holy Spirit? Oh, I see you prefer to play the odds, gamble a bit. Then, as you are accustomed to the precarious nature of chance and probability, you won’t be surprised by losing, rather, only by the return of the Master for the faithful. For it is written that He shall come like a thief in the night, so only the diligent/prepared will be ready for that imminent and unpredictable return.

What do you say about the circumstances in the sphere of Israel? Are you aware, studied and showing yourself approved as a witness for the Gospel in declaring what the Bible says is being unveiled in the Middle East? Do you even know the prophecies regarding the wars and battles that involve the nation of Israel? Does God give them victory and if so what will that victory do for our nation and others? Do you know that Damascus Syria will become completely uninhabitable? You didn’t, well then maybe you have some questions to ask of your pastor. How is Russia’s military move in Syria, right now, so instructive about the time surrounding God’s unfolding plan? You didn’t think much of it, then perhaps you should be doing some internet searches about what the Bible says regarding Russia’s involvement in God’s plan for Israel? Maybe its an interesting and realistic topic enough for a church or small group Bible study? Or maybe you will avoid it choosing to be lulled to sleep or have your ears tickled or feelings stroked by the encouraging, self-help preaching of a polished, business worthy pastor. These days are evil, guard your hearts do not be led astray by false doctrine and social engineering in the guise of Godly houses of worship. Remember there are conditions for the “truth setting a person free”. Don’t just fall for the out of context Bible quoting acceptable to the world. Know God’s Word.

John 8:32 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.

http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_opinion.php?id=13799 Israel is concerned enough to meet with Putin, doesn’t that raise your curiosity level enough to enter into prayer regarding this issue?

Lord God, forgive my unrepentant heart. Bring me to a place of true contrition, service and walking by faith. Father, bring me out of any church who fails to listen to Bible cautions or rebukes regarding departure from sound doctrine and Biblical Truth. Make me an honest contender for the faith, standing upon Bible Truth where my feet shall never be moved. Give me lasting faith to withstand these evil days and never turn my head to the right or left while pulling the plow for Christ. His yoke is light so it is easy for the beast of burden to choose to look away. Give me that blind faith of old. Lord I don’t yet know where you are sending me but I am packing my bags, praying and preparing my armor for the trip. In the voluntary and obedient spirit of Isaiah, I say, “here I am Lord send me”. For I know that I am inadequate and unworthy of myself, but it is the Blood of Christ that makes me so. Standing ready, with my lamp filled and my eyes scanning the heavens for signal of your return. Praise God in Jesus’ Name.