by admin | Jan 20, 2009 | Politics
This, the day we celebrate a new President, who speaks of common humanity, everyone regardless of religion or none at all can have peace. No matter what you believe, in a society established upon the precepts of a Christian Bible Belief allows for freedom for everyone to believe, operate and do as they choose–as long as it does not harm others.
The prayer for this Inauguration was that of a Christian Pastor; the oaths given ended in “So help me God!” That allow everyone the freedom to choose. God gives us that choice–should we do less? So, for hopefully four years….all freedom in our country is yet established.
I did not personally vote for this President because of my own faith, and belief in the protection of the ‘unborn’ –but now I must bend my knee to pray for this new President, his cabinet, his family that God will be an influence in his life, his work, and to protect our Nation. Respect for President Barak Obama far exceeds the man, but respect for the office of President of our county, and my love for my country.
And, as I watched all the festivities tears came to my eyes many times–so significant that we finally have a Black American in the White House–may it be even more than we can hope for or imagine. Yesterday I watched a short recap of the civil rights movement. I personally did not experience much of what took place, however, I truly did have many tears as I thought of what the Black community in America suffered, how they fought for what is truly right and just, and how exciting this new President is and should be, to all of us.
Forgiveness must be foremost in the minds and hearts of Christians everywhere because leaders world wide are human and susceptible to temptation, to greed, to fame and only prayer will protect us. Only God can change the hearts and minds of man….”For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood (contending only with physical opponents), but against despotisms, against the powers , against (the power spirits who are) the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.” Ephesians 6:12 Amp.
May God help America…..God bless America and all who govern.
Pressing in and pressing on…..
by admin | Jan 7, 2009 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Politics, Uncategorized
This solution may seem naive, but not to those of us who see miracles through prayer and understanding the spirit realm is far greater than the physical. I was reading some of the book of Isaiah this morning and found this scripture:
“The Lord has made bare His Holy Arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” 52:10 It says all nations…..’His Holy Arm’ is Jesus….the ends of all the earth include….whoa…..all the earth! So salvation is for all the earth….duh….we knew that, right!
We who do know the Savior must lead the fight for Israel, for all in the middle east in prayer. We are told to pray for the peace of Israel. There is more, much more. Jesus said, “If any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.”
Just how did he do that? First He paid for our sins, then declared, “Forgive them Father, they know not what they do!” He set ‘forgiveness’ in motion, not as a ‘humanaterian’ act but as a law unto God, to be used in the world to bring love, joy and peace with mercy and grace to all mankind…..as many as follow Jesus can use this spiritual weapon of warfare. Love and forgiveness are so sonorous it is hard to tell the difference at times as both work miracles.
As long as we take sides (spiritually) and judge Humas, or any other terrorist group, we have grounded our prayers in judgment, and the loving affect is gone. In the physical world we must fight to preserve in what ever way is possible, hoping to use mercy and grace in doing so…..we can leave that to the world and those who are in charge and care for their own people (Presidents, Generals, Dictators, etc.).
But, we who want to win the eternal war will heed the words of Paul to the Romans, “And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” Rom 16:20
In prayer we have the privilege to forgive (John 20:23), to rid ourselves of judgment (Matt 7:12) and demand the enemy loose the captives (Isaiah 61), declaring peace over them and the Spirit of Prophecy–Jesus (Revelation 19:10) be released over them, and they are blessed with all the gifts of the Holy Spirit–love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. (Gal 5:22).
It is mind-boggling to think we have this awesome power–however–we do! The power of the tongue is life or death, condemnation or liberation!
Years ago friends from Israel told us of many Jewish people who were actually getting a ‘visitation’ from Jesus calling them into faith. All things are possible with God!
We must Pray prayers that bring Life; pray for protection for all the people from the results of the on-going war; bind the spirits of death, violence and mayhem over both countries (Matt 16:18,19), and pray spiritual protection over ourselves that there will be no retaliation for our intercession! No matter what the country or nationality Jesus is the answer to world peace, prosperity and well being!
Pressing in and pressing on….
by admin | Jan 3, 2009 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Personal, Politics
“I am the righteousness of God in Christ…” that is what it says in 2 Corinthians 5:21, in the New Testament of the Bible. Really? What does that mean to us and the world? For those of us who have accepted the invitation to receive Jesus into our heart, He is in us and we are in Him….well, that’s another mouth full that is just part of the ‘tention’ of knowing and understanding the Word of God and His relationship with us.
How we can be in Him (Who is alive and real) and He in us, is part of the walk of faith….we are not only physical but also spiritual….actually more spiritual as we will have spirit forever. (More on this in the recorded message on the Weekly Home Study page listed at the right–message #4.)
When Jesus left He said that He had been given all authority and power and He sent those who love and follow Him to share that good news with the world. That means Jesus is in us and we too can take dominion and have authority because of who we are!
The Bible also says by our words we shall be justified or condemned. Then why, oh Dear God, why are so many Christians talking and declaring how evil the world is, how bad things are in our country, how judgment is going to fall, and all the negative (evil) prophecy that condemns not only the world but us with it? To see conditions as they are is sensible, so we can pray, but to agree with the enemy, the devil and his demons, only gives power to them to work.
There is power in agreement….have you noticed how those who do not believe in our Jesus, are organized, strong and how some of these small groups have changed our nation? Because they have so much agreement and dedication to their ’cause’.
SOOOOO, as Christians we must declare, stand and fight in our hearts and minds for the goodness of God, the power of God to change the world, that light is greater than darkness, that when evil comes in like a flood God raises a standard, that Jesus forgave the world’s personal sins on the cross to open the door to dominion and authority over all the world, that Jesus and Paul tell us to forgive our enemies and bless them. We can’t declare evil and then expect good….that is double minded and we will receive nothing!
THERE ARE MORE THAN TEN RIGHTEOUS MEN AND WOMEN in America and we and the Holy Spirit have the power to forgive, bless and show the world the Grace and Love of God. One scripture tells us when we bless our enemies God will pour ‘hot coals on their head’….that is figurative for ‘revelation of Jesus’ will be put in their minds! Is there any news better than that?
And how about some humor and fun for 2009? Is there anyone who believes that is sacrilegious or irreverent? If they do they haven’t looked in the mirror lately to see the sense of humor God has–they haven’t received His love and joy that brings humor, fun and happiness into all things. I highly recommend praying on our knees, prostate on the floor, in abject love and adoration to and for Father, Son and Holy Spirit, declaring His desire for the world in no uncertain terms….no doubt, just blind obedient faith for the Best in all things! There is a need for that, however, we must also ask ourselves, “Who would want to join a bunch of ‘sour pusses’?”
2009 is in the hands of Believers and Followers of Jesus Christ, to set the stage, to declare the Love, Goodness, Integrity, Joy and Fellowship of our Jesus. To say NO, or bind the works of the enemy to kill, rob and destroy in every area–with great faith and determination. We do not wrestle with flesh and blood….this is covert operation….praying, declaring, defining and binding in private and going out in the world with a smile on our face (that’s what winners do), and love in our heart to love and change the world! In Jesus it can be a very….
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Pressing in and pressing on!
by admin | Nov 5, 2008 | Kingdom Comments, Politics
The United States of America had an election yesterday, where one side won by a good sized vote. Although it seems to be over….maybe it isn’t.
As I watched the acceptance speech I was amazed at the 200,000+ people, (many had been waiting in Chicago for ten hours or more) the happiness, excitement and joy in their actions and on their faces. And, I was smitten once again with the results of the power of agreement.
King David, of Bible fame, faced the loss of a son because of his own actions prior to his son’s birth. Here is what the Bible says, (when David was told the baby was dead), “So David arose from the ground and anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he went into the house of the Lord and worshiped. Then he went to his own house; and when he requested, they set food before him and he ate.” There is a very interesting and profound principle here.
The word ‘anoint’ according to the dictionary means: to consecrate or make sacred in a ceremony that includes the token applying of oil; to dedicate to the service of God. Usually we see this from the stance of the Holy Spirit doing the anointing. In this case David rose up and anointed himself. We could talk all day about his sins that brought this about, but that would not serve us well, nor is it my purpose.
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE….we know the sins we have committed, we know how the enemy is working to kill, rob and destroy in America….well, the whole world. So let’s get on with the solution. It is not a program, idea, or a ‘president’. It is the Kingdom of God on earth with Jesus as King.
Let’s anoint ourselves–worship our King–both literally with words and song–but especially with our ability to serve. Let us clothe ourselves in right actions, let’s work in the market place, the business place, the schools, the media, the government (where ever we have a place) with integrity, kindness, blessing those who are against us, and using forgiveness always to take the power from the enemy and give it to God.
Let’s pray for our Government Leaders–the ones we have now and the ones we will have. Not with judgment about how bad they are, but with forgiveness, blessings and faith in God to change hearts, reaffirm freedom, and move mountains of hostility, violence and arrogance from the minds and hearts of those who know not what they do.
And, as Charlie Brown–cartoon character– said, “I have seen the enemy and it is us.”
We need to anoint, refresh our minds, our faith in God, not man. We are not American’ts, we are Americans. We are, as David said when he faced Goliath, the giant, “Who is this that should defy the armies of the living God?” The war is not against men, but is spiritual. Regret, remorse, self-pity–the negative emotions do not serve us well. We must be part of the armies of the living God. Who ever won a war believing it was lost?
What a challenge, what a great opportunity to be an influence on the world, for the goodness of God, for the abundant life Jesus paid for–not just in a church building–but in the world. Believers in God, unite in loving agreement and prayer, to change the world for Jesus! Condemnation and judgment will not work! Lord let your light shine through us, give us direction, vision and purpose; Lord let Your Kingdom come!
by admin | Oct 2, 2008 | Kingdom Comments, Politics, Prayer Requests
From Genesis to Revelation there is reference to, information about and result of the devil’s activities in the world. Yet, it is though the devil has been able to throw a new veil over the minds of men (since the veil that kept men from God was ‘rent’ –torn– asunder when Jesus died), that we not only do not confront the demonic world, we don’t even talk about it.
There are THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIES of people being set free from evil spiritual influence, and yet our world is full of ‘good’ people working against the Kingdom of Heaven with anger, sex, perversion, lust, greed, judgment and independence, and there is an unholy silence about the evil influence in or on their lives.
It is easy to get any addiction we want to replace our hurts and needs, we can have anything we want, even Christians (people who have chosen Jesus Christ as their Savior). And, more evil than the sins (lack of trust in God) is this MASSIVE MOVE TO JUSTIFY OUR POSITION (what ever that is) and still hang on to Jesus!
And before we jump to any self-righteous conclusions—”that is not me”—if we are not praying and standing against the evil (for people and against the evil working on or in them) we are just as guilty or even more so.
If, in the thousands of people I reach with my newsletter, I had a request for deliverance, where would I send them? Are there churches doing personal deliverance? Are there loving people who will hate the sin and truly love the sinner? Is deliverance widely known even though not widely accepted? Jesus did it, the disciples did it! What are we thinking?
WHY DO I EVEN ASK THE QUESTION?
Because I don’t hear about ‘what the devil is doing’ only what is going on in the world of flesh and blood.
I am not talking about committees, classes on marriage, raising children, praise and worship or all the many good and necessary things the church does. And I am certainly not talking about crying out to God to do what Jesus directed and gave us authority to do.
I am talking about confronting…..saying NO to the devil and his activities. Declaring the truth and demanding the change.
When people pray, when Pastors ban together and take authority over their cities, states, etc; awesome things happen. Abortion is stopped without laws, storms are diverted and dissipated, corruption is revealed, wars are won, and elections are won, on and on, ….in the Name of Jesus.
We can’t fight a war we don’t know we have. Jesus said the thief comes to steal, rob and destroy…. what is there in that we don’t understand? Pray the Lord will open minds and hearts to the Truth and God’s Will and Ways!
P S SEEK GOD FIRST; ALWAYS PRAY SUPERNATURAL PROTECTION AND THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER YOU, FAMILY, AND PROPERTY BEFORE DOING WARFARE (binding or saying ‘no’ to the demonic realm).
AND, Personal ‘warfare’ should be personal. Corporate warfare against principalities and powers should be done corporately in prayer groups, etc.
Matt 16 and 18; Luke 10:19; Eph 6; Acts 10:38; James 4:7; Luke 18:1-10 and more!
by admin | Sep 1, 2008 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Politics, Relationship Not Religion!
With the media so busy with politics, and my mind so full of the nominated candidates, I was surprised to receive the follow thoughts that I believe came from the Holy Spirit. A little off topic and yet is so clearly appropriate.
“The distortion of this country to the truth it represents and holds could destroy it. It is not great because of industry or commerce but because of the shed blood and the sacrifice of the people, who founded it. The blood shed to free the Indians from witch craft and superstition; the blood shed to free the slaves cries out to keep the freedom they died for. The gates were not opened to welcome all religions, to oppose the things of God, to worship anything they chose, but the freedom to worship Christ Jesus and God regardless of the circumstances. No matter who they are or where they come from, opportunity is available. This nation is a nation under God so that God is wworshipped.”
I began to think on this….Hundreds of Christians fled here for freedom of persecution. The Indians were lied to, and treated terribly–which is not God’s fault. His will would have been and is to bring them all to relationship with Jesus and the abundant life Jesus died to give all mankind. Slavery was abolished by the shed blood in the civil war, sometimes brother against brother. Yet, we still have prejudice and ugly politics between races. Is there some way that will be solved by taking God out of school, pledge of allegiance, court houses, Christmas plays and displays, and so on?
There are thousands more who have shed their blood for this country–in all the wars in which we have been involved. Those men and women were and are willing to lay down their lives for us, for the freedom we enjoy, and the freedom they believe others should have. I believe a poll of those serving would be interesting to find out if they (and their families) are not praying to the Christian God of American for protection and comfort.
I have thought for years Buddhists or a Muslims or whatever, should want Christians in office to keep the freedom they have to do as they please. We are so liberal with our freedom we could lose it. Their freedom should not come at the price of our Christian way of life. Because of our ancestors and the battles they fought for us, for God, He has made this Nation great with men and women with Biblical morals–blood, sweat, tears and prayer laid the foundation and is still the backbone of this country.
I am not as interested in who they were or what they said….but the independence they fought for to worship and establish ONE NATION UNDER GOD! It has been stamped, posted, sung about, on our stamps, our cars, our courts, our money…..what does it take to get the point across.
I have prayed for the Indians and apologized to them for what they have suffered, and I am part Indian. I have apologized to my black brothers and sisters for the terrible sins against them. My heart aches when I see news reports of the abuse. But, I had never thought of the other side. That the blood of our ancestors paid for our freedom–who is going to apologize to us? We don’t need apologies we need restoration to good morals, loving care for those who need it and appreciation for the true facts–life isn’t fair and boy do we need
God!
I received a letter this week and on the back was stamped ONE NATION UNDER GOD. I was impressed and touched. We all need to do that and stand and demand that this country remain in the hands of God while we can, ONE NATION UNDER GOD.
Move it on…….
