Monday Morning Message: March 2012

Monday, March 26, 2012

MONDAY MORNING MESSAGE FOR The Eternal Body Of Christ 3-26-12

Gooood Morninnnnng

The word TIME has been highlighted by the Spirit in multiple ways for a while now and with more emphasis than before. (The time change, for daylight savings. Facebook has been pushing and promoting their new “timeline”, I’ve had a stop watch that’s been going off every hour on the hour for well over 3 ¾ of a years now ~originally sounding at 33 min after the hour & it has transitioned all the way through & back around to 22 min after the hour mark, just recently. I had the pleasure of being asked to size a dress watch for one of my brothers ~as he knows this is one of my abilities as I often create jewelry & if that isn’t enough, a friend recently gave me an entire box of old but pretty watches that either needed batteries or could be broken down for parts.) So, needless to say, I see the correlation and the emphasis, I am sure we can glean something from a closer look at this word “TIME”.

http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H6256&t=KJV
Interestingly the strong’s concordance (Hebrew and Greek Lexicon) reveals every usage
of the word time in the below passage as H 6256

1) time

a) time (of an event)

b) time (usual)

c) experiences, fortunes

d) occurrence, occasion

Funny, I’m reminded of the expression “Time waits for no man” it has a set duration and repeats itself cycling through from next to next. If you view the Genesius Lexicon the word TIME and OPPORTUNITY are synonymous.

We can gather from this, that God’s design on TIME was meant for us to take notice, it’s also an OPPORTUNITY, it’s fresh every moment, if you are fortunate to reach it. Every moment, life begins, life blossoms, life fades and life ends for someone or something, somewhere, someplace!

“Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5, 15-16).

Ps 102:13 13 You will arise and have mercy on Zion;For the time to favor her, Yes, the set time , has come

In Isaiah 61:2 we read; “To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;” an old testament prophecy that was further confirmed by Jesus Himself (the very favor of God in the flesh) in Luke 4:1-19, who came to ransom us with His ultimate favor!

Jesus was with us for a TIME and He spoke to us about it. How to use it, how to let it go, how to redeem it and how to live within the construct of it.

So, we see TIME is a tool of cultivation, necessary for the fulfillment of appointed seasons. There are some things that require a measure of time in order to be complete, to be sound, and fully mature. Time can be a friend or foe depending upon which investment a person has made. To the sinner time can be curse, if their life is reaping the results of bad choices. To the child of God, time can be a blessing, the reward of harvest in that close intimate relationship with our Savior, not to mention the opportunities to help so many others who are still lost.

Moreover, we need to see TIME as a prompting to get right and or stay right! The power of time exists in it’s usage, in the choice, the “now” choice! In reading a great book, this quote popped out at me;

‎"Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it, you can never get it back." - Harvey Mackay

Redeem it wisely!

Heavenly Father, help us to become better stewards of this gift You have bestowed upon us, time to work out our salvation, in that; what You truly mean, is time to realize that JESUS did all the work and we can trust in that fully. When we get that message, over time, we then have the blessed assurance needed to sustain us as this world which seeks to pull us downward. Time is a tool that you have given us Lord, help us to recognize “that if given six hours to chop down a tree we should spend the first four sharpening the axe”, Let our attention be on time spent with YOU, getting to know YOU better and allowing you to sharpen us! Thank you Father, we ask and pray in the name of our precious Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ!

Ecclesiastes 3
1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

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Monday, March 19, 2012

MONDAY MORNING MESSAGE FOR The Eternal Body Of Christ 3-19-12

Gooood Morninnnnng,

“AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE”....
Joshua 24:15
15And 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.

The Israelites had been brought to the promised land, Joshua reminded them of the covenant promises God had made &accomplished on their behalf, both recently & throughout history.He had promised them & verily, He delivered! He urged them to serve the Lord only & to set aside, for good, all idols past & present.

An idol is anything that we venerate or esteem higher than God. Anything that we put confidence in or look to. It also pertains to fear; If you find yourself not walking under a ladder, crossing the path of a black cat or freak out at the idea that you busted a mirror...chances are you are not serving the Living God but rather have given power and authority over in your life to forces of darkness!

Our walk with God is a decision & a choice! God is a gentleman, He will never force himself upon us. He is also a jealous God, in that He demands that we are loyal, we must choose whom we serve, whom we fear and whom we rely upon. It is not honorable to ask for His provision and help in one breath and then continue on in un-Godly foreign rituals. To seek His assistance & then return the courtship of Belial. A cheating heart is a cheating heart, God despises it as much as a spouse would.

This choice of “choosing this day”, is meant to be done repeatedly. It is not a one time incantation that covers you & all your waywardness! What makes a person Godly is what occurs in that relationship, privately between God & self! The outward evidence of Godliness is already diluted by observation, although it is effective as a witness to others & we are required to conform, as it is a reflection upon Christ!

Remember, He is THE GREAT I AM, not the great I was, or the great I will be!

Lord, let those who seek You recognize the gift & provision available in this choice. That all who come to know the Mercy of thy Love may never again turn away or fall to the deceptions & trappings of this world. For it is better that they did not know You, than to know You & dishonour You! Lord, we pray for our own selves that we always find favour in Your sight, that we remain faithful. We thank you Lord for the choice of Salvation through Christ Jesus that was afforded to us, while we were yet sinners! Our gratitude, humility & service are the only things we may offer & we do so daily, out of joy and relief! Thank you Lord, please continue to perform all those things which thou hast promised, we hold fast to every one of them, in Jesus Mighty name, AMEN!

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Joshua 24:14 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.
15 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.
16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;
17 For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:
18 And the LORD drave out from before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelt in the land: therefore will we also serve the LORD; for he is our God.
19 And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.
20 If ye forsake the LORD, and serve strange gods, then he will turn and do you hurt, and consume you, after that he hath done you good.
21 And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD.
22 And Joshua said unto the people, Ye are witnesses against yourselves that ye have chosen you the LORD, to serve him. And they said, We are witnesses.
23 Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.
24 And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.

Luke 10:27
“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 '...if My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their
wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.'"

Exodus 20:4-6 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image,
or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that
is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the
earth: {5} Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve
them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the
iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and
fourth generation of them that hate me; {6} And showing mercy
unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the
LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

Deuteronomy 6:15 (For the LORD thy God is a jealous God among
you) lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against
thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.

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Monday, March 12, 2012

MONDAY MORNING MESSAGE FOR The Eternal Body Of Christ 3-12-12

Gooood Morninnnnnnng,

IT'S TIME TO BUILD YOUR GOD ESTEEM!........

You might be asking yourself, what is God Esteem? ...and How does one obtain it?

Let's begin by defining it.

GOD - ESTEEM:...

Looking to God for every form of validation; acceptance, encouragement, love, self worth, significance, value. Redefining self worth based on Biblical principals, rooted in practical applications, such as; small actions, small choices, small incremental advances but done consistently! Over time as you train your mind & your emotions to NOT REACT, but rather to recreate new realities that come into alignment with His word, thus, everything begins to change! Our attitude & outlook effects our choices & decisions. Our decisions & actions affect our outcome! When all of these variables are filtered through His will for your life, you will be under His Divine overshadowing!

SELF DEFEATING: ...

Let's redefine the term, "Self defeating" and discover the common misnomer associated with accepting total responsibility for these thoughts, behaviors & actions. Yes, we are partly responsible for them, in accepting them, in acting out upon them, in resigning to them BUT we need to recognize who the Author of wrong thinking truly is. Satan has the ability to speak to us in our own voice internally, mimicking us; in an attempt to gain access to your subconscious. He is the voice that speaks bad, negative, defeating words to your inner self. When you listen to this voice, especially when you are down or have failed at something, you secretly agree with the words, the put-downs and the insults. He tends to mock, he makes you think and fear that people don’t like you, that you are not good enough, strong enough, capable enough! This voice within is certainly not God, and it is certainly not You, until of course you begin adopting this way of thinking. This way of thinking is adopted whenever you give into those "suggestions" placed by the enemy. Those who are abused become abusive, those who are hurting end up inflicting pain...whether the condemning words come from without or within, we must reject the works of darkness.

James 2:13

because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment! James 5:19-20 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

There is a way to recognize the difference between inner conflict that arises from our conscience verses inner battery caused by Satan's attempts to keep us down, trying to keep you in a pattern of bad feelings, choices and results! Once you are aware that this is a serious reality, you will begin to pay closer attention the dialogue that transpires between your ears! When something begins to make you feel bad, low and ugly...(ask God to reveal the truth to you)! God does not belittle us, God does not speak words of condemnation to you inwardly! Yes, the word of God, the Bible clearly explains risks and results of wrongful lifestyles and beliefs, but God does not talk down to us, He does not speak demoralizing words. He is the God of Mercy and the God of Grace! If God tells us in the Bible how to conduct ourselves toward others, it is safe to also conclude that His spirit would also never inflict such demoralizing attacks on us. (Eph 4:29)

Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Whenever you are being spoken to by the dark one, you will always (most certainly) hear a voice that explains to you some sort of twisted justification. The entire focus will be on how bad you feel, how unfair it is and how easy it is to just accept the defeat! The voice of this abusive spirit can and will try to convince you that you are deserving of the outcome and that it is all your fault. No matter what the conflict is, it always seems to hinge upon struggles that you have had for years, this is because he knows where you are weakest and he kicks you when you are down!

Whenever the Holy Spirit (pricks our conscience) the overwhelming truth and KEY FACTOR you need to remember is that you will always without question be offered an encouragement to amend your wrongful actions. You will always be met with the embrace of grace & some measure of empathy for someone with whom you have dealt wrongly. You will get the sensation that your reparation is a good thing and that even though you can not undo whatever was done, you can correct it from happening again. The Spirit encourages us, it offers us hope and it allows you to feel good about your growth!

We must allow God to define us or correct us!

Listen only to God’s words about your character, look only to God for approval, seek only God’ for direction, acceptance and find encouragement in doing the virtuous things, even if you are the only one that seems to value them! Recognize that in doing that, Our Father in Heaven rejoices over us!

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Heavenly Father, help us to know what you value, help us to see ourselves in an appropriate way that honors and glorifies our walk, discipleship, advancements and humanness. Teach us to be merciful with ourselves and to guard our spirits. Help us to discern these inner conflicts and to reject the influences of Satan and his attacks upon our tender souls. Build us into strong, Godfident Christians, make us warriors who take back what the enemy has stolen. Train us into stealthy, right minded pillars that are not moved in the face of attack! Be our buckler and steadfast in You we shall be! In the Mighty name of Jesus we pray AMEN

MORE SCRIPTURE:

Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Luke 12:7 Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Acts 10:34-35 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.

John 10:1-42 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.”

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Monday, March 5, 2012

MONDAY MORNING MESSAGE FOR The Eternal Body Of Christ 3-5-12

Goooood Morninnnnnnng,

Today we are going to cover the subject of being COVERED! Are you covered?

Gods word says, His people suffer for lack of knowledge! If you go about life without being aware of dangers, risks & liabilities, chances are you will be confronted with some rather unpleasant realities, sooner or later! For this reason, we have Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Car insurance and on & on! Essentially, that protection exists in a contract, but it’s the power behind it that we place confidence in. We seek to protect everything that means anything to us; gloves for our hands, sunglasses for our eyes, locks for our homes & cars! With all of this protective security measures, are you really sure you are properly covered, Spiritually speaking? What could be more important? From the spiritual level down, everything flows, both desirable and undesirable!

HOSEA 4 :6

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you shall be no priest to me: because you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.

Not only do we neglect to do this, it’s a rather scarce few who recognize the Power & Protection available to us let alone the absolute necessity of it, monthly, weekly and daily! From this point on, I need to cover a wide range of facts, alarming realities and close with an urgent encouragement to make this a real priority! DO I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?

When we pray over someone for deliverance, healing, attacks from the enemy and any other scenarios where we are confronting the opposition, be aware that this is a REAL WAR against principalities and powers with the ability to harm the flesh and the soul! Without the contract agreement between You and God you are stepping onto the battlefield Unarmed and Unprotected, ignorantly exposing yourself to the enemy! God’s word has left us a multitude of warnings, advice & tools for dealing with this, before something happens. Few know it, and even fewer actually obtain proper protection!

The time is coming, actually, correction, the time is HERE! No longer can you continue on not taking the time to protect your spirit, mind, heart and soul. Your children, family, friends, pets and home. Your finances, belongings, and commonly taken pathways! All of it can be protected and all of it can be compromised, REALIZE this NOW and take ACTION!

How?!,... You ask!

First, let me show you some scriptures that should help explain the Power of the Blood of Jesus. Next, let me show you some scriptures that explain why it’s necessary (** 1 Peter 5:8 see below) , and lastly some scriptures that will assure you that it is effective, IF YOU DILIGENTLY OBEY! No longer can you be passive and no longer can you ride the fence between Godliness and worldliness!

Decide now if you want God’s protection (cause it’s about to get real bumpy) but remember, it comes at a price, God demands FULL SURRENDER TO HIS WILL!

The two most important things to emphasize here, OBEDIENCE and putting on THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD as outlined in Ephesians 6:13-17 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and xthe sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

We are involved in an invisible WAR.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

**1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

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“For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8)

“… that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” (Hebrews 2:14)

“Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.” (Colossians 2:15)

“He has delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” (Colossians 1:13)

“Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” (Luke 10:19)

“… but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” (Daniel 11:32)

“But you shall receive POWER when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

“For the kingdom of God is not in word but in POWER.” (1 Corinthians 4:20)

“For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in POWER, and in the Holy Spirit …” (1 Thessalonians 1:5)

“… in mighty signs and wonders, by the POWER of the Spirit of God …” (Romans 15:19)

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.” (Revelation 12:11)

THE POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS IS MEANT FOR OUR PROTECTION,

PROACTIVELY AND IN THE MIDST OF THE STORMS...THE WORD OF OUR TESTIMONY

Plead the Blood over everything that you want protected. (Your thoughts, words, actions, health, family, pets, home and modes of transportation)

Plead the Blood against any and all possible compromise, or attack. (With intention, speak this prayer, thoughtfully and with proper respect for the great magnitude of what is at stake)

Then seal the prayer with a declaration of faith with belief in God the Father, showing that you are now stepping out in full faith for that protection. (Trust in the Lord, the same Power that can Heal the Sick, Raise the dead and Forgive Sins will work through you and Protect You, BUT you need to ASK for it and RECEIVE it)

“Heavenly Father, in the Mighty name of Jesus, I plead Your Son’s Blood over my entire physical body, my mind, over my soul, and over my spirit. I plead the Blood of Jesus against any demons who may try and come against me. I Plead the Blood of Jesus against any and all evilly motivated people who may try and come against me. I plead the Blood of Jesus against any accidents or catastrophes that may try and come against me. I plead the Blood of Jesus against any diseases, viruses, or illnesses that could possibly come against me. I plead the blood of Jesus over my entire household, my friends, my church, and my modes of transportation. I plead the blood of Jesus over my finances and every possession which thou has provided me. Father, in the name of Jesus, I have full faith and belief that the Blood of Jesus fully protects me against all things meant for my harm and those that I have pled His Blood on and over. Thank you Father. Thank you Jesus.”