written by: Nathan D. Pietsch
Dear Friends and Family,
September was an exciting and celebratory month for Dawn and I on the USA mission field. We both celebrated our birthdays! Below, you will find an amazing testimony of a young woman who was suicidal prone, give her life to Jesus. You will also find some special prayer requests. If you are interested in connecting and supporting Nathan and Dawn Pietsch on a personal level you can at: www.allsufficientgod.org.
As full-time missionaries to the United States, we desire to stay true to the call we believe we have received. Our objectives as missionaries is to reach the lost on the streets and in the marketplace in the areas we travel. We accomplish this through power evangelism outreach. Our second objective is to train and equip other churches in power evangelism outreach. Our third objective is to conduct revival meetings and conferences. We have recorded below one testimony from this month from the mission field.
Orphan to Royal Priest
Dawn and I had the amazing privilege to meet a teenage girl named, “Dana” Dana has been in-and-out of foster care for quite awhile. We didn’t know she was an orphan at the time, but we were drawn to her because we could see the anger, hurt, and frustration on her. We could also see a “cutting spirit” on her as well.
In the Bible, the demon possessed man who lived in the tombs, and tormented by the legion of demons had a cutting spirit. The Bible says, “He was in the mountains and in the tombs, crying out and cutting himself with stones.” (Mark 5:5.)
A cutting spirit, is also a suicidal spirit that will try to kill the person it is attached to. We knew if this young woman did not receive the love of Jesus Christ in her life, she may fall victim to self-mutilation or worse, suicide. We also knew God really wanted to encounter Dana and set her free in a powerful way. We knew God wanted to reveal his unconditional love to Dana.
Even though Dana was angry, hurt, frustrated, and bound by the devil, we were not intimidated. We know the love of God is no match for the devil. We knew Dana was craving a true love encounter with the King of kings, and Lord of lords.
We began to minister to Dana by using the spiritual gift of prophecy. Those who prophecy should speak edification, exhortation, and comfort. (I Corinthians 14:3.) We began to draw out the treasures God had placed inside Dana. It is really easy to see the dirt in people, but a true treasure hunter will sift through the dirt and find the gold. We found the gold in Dana, and began to speak forth her true God-given destiny. After a few minutes, she was sobbing. The walls had fallen down, and her heart was softened.
We asked Dana if she wanted to get a fresh start with the Lord. She was ready to surrender the pain of her life to Jesus. She invited Jesus into her heart to be Lord of her life. She instantly went from an orphan to a royal priest. (See I Peter 2:9-10.)
Dana communicated to us that she had already started harming herself. She told us she wanted to die, and was suicidal. She did not care to live. However, after we commanded the devil off of her, and she received Jesus into her life, she now has an amazing destiny to fulfill.
Special Prayer Requests
* Please pray for greater provision, protection, and God's wisdom for Nathan, Dawn, and All Sufficient God Church.
* Please pray that the people Nathan and Dawn have ministered to will continue to have amazing encounters with the Lord.
* Please pray for Divine connections and appointments.
* Please pray for traveling mercies for Nathan and Dawn as they head to new states and regions.
If you would like to sponsor or invite Nathan and Dawn to go to your church or region, please contact us at: ndpietsch@gmail.com
Lots of Love,
Nathan and Dawn
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Monday, September 30, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
Old Vs. New
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I AM the Holy Spirit. The old is available in the new. The Old Testament records numerous miracles We performed through people. For example, Elisha caused an iron ax head to float in water. (II Kings 6:4-7.) Elijah outran a horse-drawn chariot when Our hand came upon him. (I Kings 18:44-46.) We caused the Red Sea to part when Moses stretched out his hand. (Exodus 14:21-22.) These were all supernatural feats that We performed through people under the old covenant. You are now under the new covenant, and greater is in store for you.
Paul was inspired to write, "If the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance, which glory was passing away, how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious? For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory." (II Corinthians 3:7-9.) Under the new covenant, We dwell inside of you. You have access and permission in Us, to do greater miracles than everybody in the Old Testament. Start believing for it.
II Kings 6:4-7
4 So he went with them. And when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. 5 But as one was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water; and he cried out and said, “Alas, master! For it was borrowed.”
6 So the man of God said, “Where did it fall?” And he showed him the place. So he cut off a stick, and threw it in there; and he made the iron float. 7 Therefore he said, “Pick it up for yourself.” So he reached out his hand and took it.
I Kings 18:44-46
44 Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said, “There is a cloud, as small as a man’s hand, rising out of the sea!” So he said, “Go up, say to Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you.’”
45 Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy rain. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. 46 Then the hand of the Lord came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
Exodus 14:21-22
21 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea into dry land, and the waters were divided. 22 So the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.
II Corinthians 3:7-9
7 But if the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance, which glory was passing away, 8 how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious? 9 For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory.
I AM the Holy Spirit. The old is available in the new. The Old Testament records numerous miracles We performed through people. For example, Elisha caused an iron ax head to float in water. (II Kings 6:4-7.) Elijah outran a horse-drawn chariot when Our hand came upon him. (I Kings 18:44-46.) We caused the Red Sea to part when Moses stretched out his hand. (Exodus 14:21-22.) These were all supernatural feats that We performed through people under the old covenant. You are now under the new covenant, and greater is in store for you.
Paul was inspired to write, "If the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance, which glory was passing away, how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious? For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory." (II Corinthians 3:7-9.) Under the new covenant, We dwell inside of you. You have access and permission in Us, to do greater miracles than everybody in the Old Testament. Start believing for it.
II Kings 6:4-7
4 So he went with them. And when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. 5 But as one was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water; and he cried out and said, “Alas, master! For it was borrowed.”
6 So the man of God said, “Where did it fall?” And he showed him the place. So he cut off a stick, and threw it in there; and he made the iron float. 7 Therefore he said, “Pick it up for yourself.” So he reached out his hand and took it.
I Kings 18:44-46
44 Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said, “There is a cloud, as small as a man’s hand, rising out of the sea!” So he said, “Go up, say to Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you.’”
45 Now it happened in the meantime that the sky became black with clouds and wind, and there was a heavy rain. So Ahab rode away and went to Jezreel. 46 Then the hand of the Lord came upon Elijah; and he girded up his loins and ran ahead of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
Exodus 14:21-22
21 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea into dry land, and the waters were divided. 22 So the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.
II Corinthians 3:7-9
7 But if the ministry of death, written and engraved on stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of the glory of his countenance, which glory was passing away, 8 how will the ministry of the Spirit not be more glorious? 9 For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
The Tithe
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I AM Jesus. One mystery of the heavenly kingdom is the concept of giving to get. During My earthly ministry I said, "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38.) The tithe was instituted in the Old Testament, but it still has practical implications for you today. The word tithe means, "payment of a tenth part." (Strong's Concordance H4643.) I was questioned by the Pharisees on paying taxes. I responded to them saying, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:15-22.) There is a blessing you receive, when you sow into Our kingdom.
My words are still applicable today when I said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21.) As you give, expect blessings to be poured back onto you.
Luke 6:38
38 "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Matthew 22:15-22
15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You do not regard the person of men. 17 Tell us, therefore, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test Me, you hypocrites? 19 Show Me the tax money.”
So they brought Him a denarius.
20 And He said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?”
21 They said to Him, “Caesar’s.”
And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 22 When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left Him and went their way.
Matthew 6:19-21
19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
I AM Jesus. One mystery of the heavenly kingdom is the concept of giving to get. During My earthly ministry I said, "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38.) The tithe was instituted in the Old Testament, but it still has practical implications for you today. The word tithe means, "payment of a tenth part." (Strong's Concordance H4643.) I was questioned by the Pharisees on paying taxes. I responded to them saying, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:15-22.) There is a blessing you receive, when you sow into Our kingdom.
My words are still applicable today when I said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21.) As you give, expect blessings to be poured back onto you.
Luke 6:38
38 "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Matthew 22:15-22
15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You do not regard the person of men. 17 Tell us, therefore, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, “Why do you test Me, you hypocrites? 19 Show Me the tax money.”
So they brought Him a denarius.
20 And He said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?”
21 They said to Him, “Caesar’s.”
And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” 22 When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left Him and went their way.
Matthew 6:19-21
19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Buried Treasure
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I AM the Heavenly Father. While you live on this earth, not everybody will understand you perfectly. Sadly, people will not always honor you the way they should. Others may not value you the way We value you. Do not be discouraged. During Jesus' earthly ministry, many people failed to see the value and greatness in Jesus. Jesus was perfect in every way--blameless, faultless, and sinless. (I Peter 2:21-22.) However, many rejected, ridiculed, mocked, and hated Jesus. Many refused to honor My precious Son.
Even if people do not honor you the way you deserve, you are still called to love. Every person is created in Our image, therefore every person automatically qualifies to be valued, honored, and loved regardless. (Genesis 1:26-27.) Jesus said, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35.) One of your assignments as a believer is to find the gold buried inside of others. You may have to sift through dirt, but We have placed treasures inside of every person. When you find the good nuggets, you will actually be helping pull that person into their true God-given destiny. Start searching for buried treasure deep inside of people.
I Peter 2:21-22
21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
22 “Who committed no sin,
Nor was deceit found in His mouth.”
Genesis 1:26-27
26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
John 13:35
35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
I AM the Heavenly Father. While you live on this earth, not everybody will understand you perfectly. Sadly, people will not always honor you the way they should. Others may not value you the way We value you. Do not be discouraged. During Jesus' earthly ministry, many people failed to see the value and greatness in Jesus. Jesus was perfect in every way--blameless, faultless, and sinless. (I Peter 2:21-22.) However, many rejected, ridiculed, mocked, and hated Jesus. Many refused to honor My precious Son.
Even if people do not honor you the way you deserve, you are still called to love. Every person is created in Our image, therefore every person automatically qualifies to be valued, honored, and loved regardless. (Genesis 1:26-27.) Jesus said, "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35.) One of your assignments as a believer is to find the gold buried inside of others. You may have to sift through dirt, but We have placed treasures inside of every person. When you find the good nuggets, you will actually be helping pull that person into their true God-given destiny. Start searching for buried treasure deep inside of people.
I Peter 2:21-22
21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
22 “Who committed no sin,
Nor was deceit found in His mouth.”
Genesis 1:26-27
26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
John 13:35
35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Holy Spirit vs. Religious Spirit
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I AM the Holy Spirit. I am the Helper whom Jesus sent to you from the Father. I am the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father. I testify of Jesus. (John 15:26.) Since I testify of Jesus, I serve as evidence or proof of Jesus' existence. I point people to Jesus.
The religious spirit does the opposite. The religious spirit will steer a person away from the freedom they can have in Christ Jesus. The religious spirit will oppose the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The religious spirit will push a person from grace, and try to bind them under religious law.
The religious spirit rose up against the early church and the apostolic leaders. The Bible records saying, "Certain men... taught..., 'Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.'” (Acts 15:1.) This caused a dissension between those bound by a religious spirit and the apostles. The result was Peter arising and saying, “Why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.” (Acts 15:2-11.) Do not be bound by a religious spirit, but be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 15:1
1 And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
Acts 15:2-11
2 Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question.
3 So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. 4 And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them. 5 But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”
6 Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. 7 And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
8 So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us, 9 and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.”
I AM the Holy Spirit. I am the Helper whom Jesus sent to you from the Father. I am the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father. I testify of Jesus. (John 15:26.) Since I testify of Jesus, I serve as evidence or proof of Jesus' existence. I point people to Jesus.
The religious spirit does the opposite. The religious spirit will steer a person away from the freedom they can have in Christ Jesus. The religious spirit will oppose the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The religious spirit will push a person from grace, and try to bind them under religious law.
The religious spirit rose up against the early church and the apostolic leaders. The Bible records saying, "Certain men... taught..., 'Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.'” (Acts 15:1.) This caused a dissension between those bound by a religious spirit and the apostles. The result was Peter arising and saying, “Why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.” (Acts 15:2-11.) Do not be bound by a religious spirit, but be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 15:1
1 And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
Acts 15:2-11
2 Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question.
3 So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. 4 And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them. 5 But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”
6 Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. 7 And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
8 So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us, 9 and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.”
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Antidote to Trials
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I AM the Heavenly Father. James was Divinely inspired to write, "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:2-3.) This is a mystery of My kingdom that defies human logic. However, it is very practical for all believers to understand. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you." (Matthew 5:10-12.) Jesus further said, "...If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you..." (John 15:20.) These are hard words to swallow.
Let Me give you an antidote if various trials come your way. An antidote is to draw near to Us in worship. As you draw near to Us, We will draw near to you. (James 4:8.) Paul and Silas exemplified this when they were imprisoned for Our sake. In their time of distress, they prayed, sang, and worshipped Us. We intervened mightily. (Acts 16:16-34.) Whatever prison or trial you are in, draw near to Us, and abandon yourself in worship.
James 1:2-3
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
Matthew 5:10-12
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
John 15:20
20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.
James 4:8
8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Acts 16:16-34
16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” 18 And this she did for many days.
But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour. 19 But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to the authorities.
20 And they brought them to the magistrates, and said, “These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city; 21 and they teach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe.” 22 Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23 And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. 24 Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. 28 But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.”
29 Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. 34 Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.
I AM the Heavenly Father. James was Divinely inspired to write, "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:2-3.) This is a mystery of My kingdom that defies human logic. However, it is very practical for all believers to understand. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you." (Matthew 5:10-12.) Jesus further said, "...If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you..." (John 15:20.) These are hard words to swallow.
Let Me give you an antidote if various trials come your way. An antidote is to draw near to Us in worship. As you draw near to Us, We will draw near to you. (James 4:8.) Paul and Silas exemplified this when they were imprisoned for Our sake. In their time of distress, they prayed, sang, and worshipped Us. We intervened mightily. (Acts 16:16-34.) Whatever prison or trial you are in, draw near to Us, and abandon yourself in worship.
James 1:2-3
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
Matthew 5:10-12
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
John 15:20
20 Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.
James 4:8
8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Acts 16:16-34
16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” 18 And this she did for many days.
But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour. 19 But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to the authorities.
20 And they brought them to the magistrates, and said, “These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city; 21 and they teach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe.” 22 Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23 And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. 24 Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.
25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. 28 But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.”
29 Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. 34 Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
A Time To...
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I AM the Holy Spirit. While you are living on earth, there is a time and season for everything. Solomon wrote, "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." (Ecclesiastes 3:1.) Solomon then went on to say, "A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted... A time to break down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh... A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing... A time to keep, and a time to throw away... A time to keep silence, and a time to speak. (Ecclesiastes 3:2-8.)
It is so crucial to stay deeply connected with Us. You need to hear Our voice clearly, so you can respond appropriately in the time and season you are in. You will need to discern in the spirit if you should plant, or pluck what is planted. You will need to know if you should keep something, or throw it away. You will need to know when you should keep silent, or when you should speak. As you walk in My perfect timing, you will experience great favor.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
1 To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:
Ecclesiastes 3:2-8
2 A time to be born,
And a time to die;
A time to plant,
And a time to pluck what is planted;
3 A time to kill,
And a time to heal;
A time to break down,
And a time to build up;
4 A time to weep,
And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn,
And a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones,
And a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace,
And a time to refrain from embracing;
6 A time to gain,
And a time to lose;
A time to keep,
And a time to throw away;
7 A time to tear,
And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence,
And a time to speak;
8 A time to love,
And a time to hate;
A time of war,
And a time of peace.
I AM the Holy Spirit. While you are living on earth, there is a time and season for everything. Solomon wrote, "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." (Ecclesiastes 3:1.) Solomon then went on to say, "A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted... A time to break down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh... A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing... A time to keep, and a time to throw away... A time to keep silence, and a time to speak. (Ecclesiastes 3:2-8.)
It is so crucial to stay deeply connected with Us. You need to hear Our voice clearly, so you can respond appropriately in the time and season you are in. You will need to discern in the spirit if you should plant, or pluck what is planted. You will need to know if you should keep something, or throw it away. You will need to know when you should keep silent, or when you should speak. As you walk in My perfect timing, you will experience great favor.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
1 To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:
Ecclesiastes 3:2-8
2 A time to be born,
And a time to die;
A time to plant,
And a time to pluck what is planted;
3 A time to kill,
And a time to heal;
A time to break down,
And a time to build up;
4 A time to weep,
And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn,
And a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones,
And a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace,
And a time to refrain from embracing;
6 A time to gain,
And a time to lose;
A time to keep,
And a time to throw away;
7 A time to tear,
And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence,
And a time to speak;
8 A time to love,
And a time to hate;
A time of war,
And a time of peace.
Monday, September 2, 2013
Receive Your Sight
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I AM Jesus. It is time for My bride to receive her sight. During My earthly ministry, I was going near Jericho. A blind man sat by the road begging. He cried out wanting to receive his sight. I replied saying, "Receive your sight." Immediately he saw. (Luke 18:35-43.) Not only do I want you to see clearly in the natural realm, but also in the spiritual realm. It is time for the scales of religiosity to fall off My bride.
Saul was a "pharisee of pharisees" before He encountered Me. (Philippians 3:3-6.) After his encounter, Saul was left blind for three days. (Acts 9:1-9.) I sent Ananias to lay hands on Saul. Saul received his sight and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Immediately, scales fell from his eyes, and he was able to see. (Acts 9:17-18.) Religion is blinding, and traditions of men are destroying. (Mark 7:1-23.)
At one point, a great army against Israel surrounded their city. Great fear upon Israel. However, Elisha said, "Do not fear..." Then he prayed, "Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” We opened Elisha's servant's eyes and he saw in the spirit. He saw the mountain was full of heavenly horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (II Kings 6:14-17.) It is time for you to receive your sight.
Luke 18:35-43
35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
39 Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
40 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, 41 saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.”
42 Then Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
Philippians 3:3-6
3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, 4 though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; 6 concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Acts 9:1-9
1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
3 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. 4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”
5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?”
Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”
6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”
Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
Acts 9:17-18
17 And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized.
Mark 7:1-23
1 Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. 2 Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other things which they have received and hold, like the washing of cups, pitchers, copper vessels, and couches.
5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?”
6 He answered and said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written:
‘This people honors Me with their lips,
But their heart is far from Me.
7 And in vain they worship Me,
Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’
8 For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men —the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do.”
9 He said to them, “All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. 10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’ 11 But you say, ‘If a man says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban”—’ (that is, a gift to God), 12 then you no longer let him do anything for his father or his mother, 13 making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.”
14 When He had called all the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear Me, everyone, and understand: 15 There is nothing that enters a man from outside which can defile him; but the things which come out of him, those are the things that defile a man. 16 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!”
17 When He had entered a house away from the crowd, His disciples asked Him concerning the parable. 18 So He said to them, “Are you thus without understanding also? Do you not perceive that whatever enters a man from outside cannot defile him, 19 because it does not enter his heart but his stomach, and is eliminated, thus purifying all foods?” 20 And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. 23 All these evil things come from within and defile a man.”
II Kings 6:14-17
14 Therefore he sent horses and chariots and a great army there, and they came by night and surrounded the city. 15 And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”
16 So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
I AM Jesus. It is time for My bride to receive her sight. During My earthly ministry, I was going near Jericho. A blind man sat by the road begging. He cried out wanting to receive his sight. I replied saying, "Receive your sight." Immediately he saw. (Luke 18:35-43.) Not only do I want you to see clearly in the natural realm, but also in the spiritual realm. It is time for the scales of religiosity to fall off My bride.
Saul was a "pharisee of pharisees" before He encountered Me. (Philippians 3:3-6.) After his encounter, Saul was left blind for three days. (Acts 9:1-9.) I sent Ananias to lay hands on Saul. Saul received his sight and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Immediately, scales fell from his eyes, and he was able to see. (Acts 9:17-18.) Religion is blinding, and traditions of men are destroying. (Mark 7:1-23.)
At one point, a great army against Israel surrounded their city. Great fear upon Israel. However, Elisha said, "Do not fear..." Then he prayed, "Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” We opened Elisha's servant's eyes and he saw in the spirit. He saw the mountain was full of heavenly horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (II Kings 6:14-17.) It is time for you to receive your sight.
Luke 18:35-43
35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
39 Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
40 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, 41 saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.”
42 Then Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
Philippians 3:3-6
3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, 4 though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; 6 concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Acts 9:1-9
1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
3 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. 4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”
5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?”
Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”
6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”
Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
Acts 9:17-18
17 And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized.
Mark 7:1-23
1 Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes came together to Him, having come from Jerusalem. 2 Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 When they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other things which they have received and hold, like the washing of cups, pitchers, copper vessels, and couches.
5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?”
6 He answered and said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written:
‘This people honors Me with their lips,
But their heart is far from Me.
7 And in vain they worship Me,
Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’
8 For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men —the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do.”
9 He said to them, “All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. 10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’ 11 But you say, ‘If a man says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban”—’ (that is, a gift to God), 12 then you no longer let him do anything for his father or his mother, 13 making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.”
14 When He had called all the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear Me, everyone, and understand: 15 There is nothing that enters a man from outside which can defile him; but the things which come out of him, those are the things that defile a man. 16 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!”
17 When He had entered a house away from the crowd, His disciples asked Him concerning the parable. 18 So He said to them, “Are you thus without understanding also? Do you not perceive that whatever enters a man from outside cannot defile him, 19 because it does not enter his heart but his stomach, and is eliminated, thus purifying all foods?” 20 And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. 23 All these evil things come from within and defile a man.”
II Kings 6:14-17
14 Therefore he sent horses and chariots and a great army there, and they came by night and surrounded the city. 15 And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”
16 So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Fear, Out
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I AM the Heavenly Father. I do not want you to be bound by fear. Listen to My words, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10.) I emphasize, "I will hold your right hand, and say to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’" (Isaiah 41:13.)
I do not want you to fear, but I want to perfect you with My perfect love. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. (I John 4:18.) I do not want you to be tormented by fear. Fear has crippling affects.
One way to combat fear is to let Myself, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit pour Our love into you. As you receive Our unconditional love, fear will no longer have a stronghold in your life. Another way to uproot fear is to pray for boldness. The early church suffered great persecution. They prayed for boldness, and the Holy Spirit filled them. (Acts 4:31.) Be filled with Our love, pray for boldness, and fear will go out.
Isaiah 41:10
10 Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:13
13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
I John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
Acts 4:31
31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
I AM the Heavenly Father. I do not want you to be bound by fear. Listen to My words, "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10.) I emphasize, "I will hold your right hand, and say to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’" (Isaiah 41:13.)
I do not want you to fear, but I want to perfect you with My perfect love. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. (I John 4:18.) I do not want you to be tormented by fear. Fear has crippling affects.
One way to combat fear is to let Myself, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit pour Our love into you. As you receive Our unconditional love, fear will no longer have a stronghold in your life. Another way to uproot fear is to pray for boldness. The early church suffered great persecution. They prayed for boldness, and the Holy Spirit filled them. (Acts 4:31.) Be filled with Our love, pray for boldness, and fear will go out.
Isaiah 41:10
10 Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:13
13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,
Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’
I John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
Acts 4:31
31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
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