Past Words of the Week
08/23/2008
His Word Works Like a Hammer
Wherever you find people prophesying, revealing their dreams or telling of things to come you will also find many shattered souls. Too many churches have fallen under the Lord's hammer because the glory was not being given to God, but to the men he appointed to reveal His Word. We should never worship the messengers of God's Word. God will not allow men to stand and absorb His glory while prophesying their beliefs and leading His people into themselves.
The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream;
And he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully.
What is the chaff to the wheat? says the Lord.
Is not My word like a fire? says the Lord,
And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
Jeremiah 23:28,29
08/09/2008
Love Works.......
it's the key that opens Heaven's gates
Love does not parade the imperfections of others or taunt people for their weaknesses, but rather love seeks to understand others, their imperfections and weaknesses. Love has a hem on its garment that reaches the very dust; it touches the dirt of the streets and lanes because it can, it must.
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
08/02/2008
Spirit of Fear
Fear is the absence of faith. When we encourage each other with words of edification and exhortation, we deflect fear and stir up the faith within each other. Conversely, when we allow the Spirit of Fear to dominate our thoughts we begin to lose our power, love of God, and soundness of mind. Do not allow fear to control your life; there is nothing to fear when you have faith in Christ Jesus.
Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:6,7
07/21/2008
Remembering When.....
Many times the Holy Spirit will bring back to your remembrance the things that life has taught you. These moments of recollection are to help you and keep you safe along life's journey. So, the next time a thought comes from the archives of your memory, take time to understand what the Holy Spirit is saying you.
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26
07/14/2008
The Voice of God
When we follow the voice of God nothing can touch us. Following His voice is all we need in this life for protection. It guarantees us an eternal ticket to heaven. When we begin to follow other voices we are drawn outside of His umbrella of grace and protection. Resist being caught up in the materialistic chaos of this world, being tempted by voices of unnecessary pleasures.
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father's hand. I and My Father are one. John 10:27-30
07/07/2008
Priorities: Which disturbs you the most?
Which prospect disturbs you most: a soul lost in hell or a scratch on your new car; missing the worship service or missing a day at work; realizing your church is not growing or realizing your garden is not growing; neglecting the church work or neglecting housework; missing a Bible study or missing your favorite TV program; hearing the cry of the hungry for bread or voicing your own desire for another piece of cake?
Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.' Matthew 25:34-36
06/29/2008
WHO DECEIVED WHO?
It is impossible for the elect of God to be deceived by false prophets or the anti-Christ. You must deceive yourself before you can be deceived.
Jesus said; "Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'Look, He is there!' do not believe it. For false Christ and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the ELECT (the chosen of God). But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand. Mark 13:21-23
06/22/2008
The Holy Bible
People do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself. They reject it because it contradicts them. On September 11, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the outlay of $300,000.00 to buy Bibles which were then distributed throughout the thirteen colonies.
You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life. John 5:39,40
06/15/2008
Lord, Plead My Case
When you find yourself at odds with our enemies the best thing to do is ask our Lord to plead your case. If you ask the Lord with an open heart to judge you and are ready to receive His judgment without question, then you will learn more about His ways and thoughts. If you find you are innocent before those who judge you, He will we see that you receive a prompt and just settlement.
You drew near on the day I called on You,
And said, Do not fear!
O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul;
You have redeemed my life.
O Lord, You have seen how I am wronged;
Judge my case.
You have seen all their vengeance,
All their schemes against me.
You have heard their reproach, O Lord,
All their schemes against me,
The lips of my enemies
And their whispering against me all the day.
Look at their sitting down and their rising up;
I am their taunting song.
Lamentations 3:57-63
06/08/2008
The Word of Knowledge
The woman said to Him, "Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw."
Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come here."
The woman answered and said, "I have no husband."
Jesus said to her, "You have well said, 'I have no husband,' for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly."
The woman said to Him, "Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet."
The word of knowledge is one of the nine spiritual gifts listed in chapter twelve of first Corinthians. In prophetic evangelism this gift is very resourceful in winning over the lost. It is undeniable that you are hearing from God when you can tell us person what they have been doing and they know you know nothing about them. The gift of prophecy takes time before the word can be judged where as the word of knowledge is known to be true or false immediately.
06/01/2008
Do NOT Be Deceived
These things I have written to you concerning those who try to deceive you. But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. 1 John 2:26,27
From this passage of Scripture I have learned that we must always allow the Holy Spirit to sift out the truth when we are being taught new things. We know that God has appointed to the church teachers (ref. I Corn. 12:28) to teach us; however, none are without fault or blemish. Do not be confused; a great entertainer does not always portray the true anointing of the Holy Spirit.
05/25/2008
Perverted Justice
You shall not pervert justice; you shall not show partiality, nor take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. You shall follow what is altogether just, that you may live and inherit the land which the Lord your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 16:19-20
The Bible makes it very clear what will happen if justice becomes perverted. When the leaders of the free world turn a blind eye to corruption or unjust practices we all suffer. In this day and time justice is not equal to all but rather measured by your financial ability to pay for your freedom even when found guilty.