NEVER a Quickening

Recently I had written on a blog called "Generic" and of that person who lingers long. It is from Proverbs 23:29-32
29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has strife? Who has complaints?
Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30 Those who linger over wine,
who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.
31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red,
when it sparkles in the cup,
when it goes down smoothly!
32 In the end it bites like a snake
and poisons like a viper. NIV

They, the man or woman know God the Father has quickened them in their "spirit man", yet they  continue to ponder. They move at the speed of slow snail.  They love making decisions, but will take great amounts of time to make a decision for or against something specific!
Their eyes grow bloodshot while they continue to look upon what will benefit them for their good without costing them anything.
In the preparation of this day, I meditated on scripture from that specific blog Generic. (I would read it before reading this one.)

Making decisions is all about being on time whether it is with paying your bills, helping others, and praying for others than our selves. It is about being a part of a group of believer's who really love God and cherish time with Him and with others and obey His every command.
In thinking on this specific area, I wondered about Judas Iscariot. I wondered why he so loved being the money handler!

From that time until now, some men and women have possibly taken up that exact form of godliness Judas displayed. They did it as gaining something for their benefit.  But this gaining as a form of godliness is the very example of imitating Judas Iscariot. How would you know if you are walking with one who loves or has that "zeal" for the real like gold and money?
People's hearts in some respect can hide behind their real endeavors. Like Judas, they maintain one exact cause, and that is their own! Judas followed Jesus for the love of Jesus' money bag and not for Jesus Himself. (He even complained about the expensive perfume poured on Jesus. )John 12:3-8
3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 

4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5 "Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages." 6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. 

7 "Leave her alone," Jesus replied. "[It was intended] that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me." NIV

Yes, Jesus said you always have the poor among you and I believe you always have those like Judas with you as well!
In that "hesitation" in making a specific decision, pay attention to the person or person's behavior regarding the money. Is he hesitating to see whether the "thing" done will bring benefit to him?
Will he see fortune come his way in the way of greater influence that benefits himself? Do you see one giving out " of a false eagerness" but that which brings him something. That one thing will answer "his purpose".

Have you ever asked another in leadership to bless another "pastor" of another church, and see them turn a shade of very pale? I mean, their very lips turn from blue to a whiter shade of pale, indeed!
Those with you as "believer's" do as the Lord had commanded. They are ready to lay down their lives and run with what God has asked. Ah, but the one who has that form of godliness lingers. They take time to see how an activity will benefit them. They also speak in the moment of their being "spiritual minded". And in respect of that, they can look a lot like the Pharisee, who thanked God that they are in no way like other men.
Like the hypocrite, they profess to be with the numbered who are saved, yes, with believer's but their hearts are really far from God.

Another look at this person reveals they are generally out of reach to hear the Gospel preached. They may show up, yes inside the building, but not within distance to hear any rebukes from the given word for that day. They do not want to hear it. They believe they are right.

Can you imagine not being moved by the Holy Spirit to do something for someone else? I cannot imagine that. I love being apart of what God is doing, and it is in His love, that I see God's hurting people, God's broken people, and God's servants come to a place to meet God and see their need met, their life changed, and their faith grow even greater. When we truly obey God, we find ourselves at someone's home to pray for the woman who has no home! It presents itself and you find yourself praying for someone you did not know, but God does. In that moment they are touched by God and you find you heard God's voice to obey quickly.  It comes by seeing a "new friend" touched by God too, and you get to have that front row seat giving you view to see his family touched by God in ways that no one else would understand. But God in all His mercy and love seeks to touch man everyday and in many ways. The evident thing is, that only that person in a need, the person who prayed for him/her and God know that love showed up in the miraculous way!

Godliness is allowing the Holy Spirit free reign in our lives! It is the Holy Spirit that is the life and the force of it as we saw in Jesus when resurrected to life by Him the Holy Spirit.

I saw a teaching recently by Spurgeon.  In this sermon he taught on godliness. It was titled "The Form of Godliness Without the Power". Spurgeon said this:" godliness is the power which brings a man to God and binds him to Him; godliness is that which creates repentance towards God and faith in Him; godliness is the result of great change of heart in reference to God and His character."
Judas spent time with Jesus but his heart was not changed.

 So do we really look like God? Do we act like Jesus would act? Do we put aside our stuff and lives and live life through Jesus? 

Coming to the end of another year, I reflect on that which the Lord by His Holy Spirit gave me to teach on. In that I reflect also on the relationship we have with God, His Son, and the Holy Spirit. You should not have just one of them in your life, but all 3, the God-head of God in your life. At the end of this year, I am reminded of one teaching the Lord gave me as Jesus the prayer warrior. At this time, I am grateful for Him and for the opportunities that have been given me and my loved ones to live out their lives for God. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life for 2017 and every year after that. I am thankful to give the Word He planned for people to receive this year and that word is to bring change to us all! Amen.

When Jesus came into the "ministry" He cleansed a leper, healed a centurion's servant, healed Peter's mother-in-law, calmed a storm, drove out demons, healed paralytics, caused two blind men to see, and caused another to speak. And this is just an example that is found in Matthew 8-9.

Rely on God. Receive Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to reign. Tremble at His word, and remember He paid a high price for you and for me. Remember to allow the Word of God to search your heart. I like cleaning at times. I like painting a room and decorating with maybe new floral arrangements and a new rug. The room takes on a cleanness and a new light to shine in.
In that respect God's Word will continually clean our hearts. He will make it strong by His word given. As you allow His Word to pass and examine you, you will find what must be removed. If we truly seek that "quiet place", that secret time with Him, we will be led to cry for ourselves and for others. In truth, we are to advance His kingdom and a good cry benefits everyone. We are to pray and seek Him while He may be found. We are to reside in holiness, and that holy life is one that has "the power" of the Holy Spirit. And Trust Him to know what is best for you! In truth He is a benefit to all who believe. Thank God I am not where I was forty years ago! I am living in heaven on earth.

 But for the " Judas' " , well they live in themselves, and void of power. They rely on themselves and their thoughts to gain some momentum, but it will be short-lived.

In the Spirit of God we have power and He can work in us and through us. And it will be that something that pleases God. In His momentum, people are saved, healed, made whole, and sent to tell others about it.

God, the Holy Spirit always represents power and if you are in a service and you leave the way you came in to that service, then check your heart or leave quickly!

The apostle or/and the prophet within that group should have heaven come for every service. The apostle and/or prophet will touch heaven and the result is always PEACE. It is heaven's touch to lead and influence. It is allowing the Holy Spirit His way to bring God's agenda and not man's to the service in the here and now! There is always joy in the Holy Spirit. It is not merely a service but a place where God meets man and demonstrates His power to heal and make whole. The prophet will apprehend the promises of God. He or she will declare them aloud. They speak often of God's return, will share their testimonies they experienced and with these two, an infusion is produced making others sensitive toward Heaven's activities and of God's plan. These two look into heaven and they see what God wants on earth.

Let's allow the quickening of God the Holy Spirit. Let's allow life to permeate everything we touch and do for His kingdom. May you be quickened and enlightened on what part you play in this adventure. And remember He is returning for His Bride without wrinkle or spot. Let's go together and expect His power to come for all to receive the benefits of a good and faithful God! Amen.

Notice: 

The Voice of Prayer  has two new teaching published:
Meekness: Not Weakness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckFuD-ZaDxE


Christmas Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKXnnlvjAVA


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