Showing posts with label passion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label passion. Show all posts

Monday, February 9, 2026

The Great Divide


 In my lifetime, I always wondered from the Scripture how God would divide the tares from the wheat! I am seeing the answer today. And it is still a "wonder" how many people jump to separate from Him who gives life to all willing to receive Him! But those who leave Him cling to the world indeed!

Psalm 37:37-39 Amplified Bible  37 Mark the blameless man [who is spiritually complete], and behold the upright [who walks in moral integrity]; there is a [good] future for the man of peace [because a life of honor blesses one's descendants]. 38 As for transgressors, they will be completely destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. 39 But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their refuge and stronghold in the time of trouble.

Jesus is that one we know truly to be blameless, yet He took our sin to save us from hell. He the spiritually complete, He who walked in moral integrity, and took the blows of sin to prevail on Calvary. The only thing man-made in heaven is the scars Jesus bore from that day onward.

In the book of James, the perfect man is someone who demonstrates spiritual maturity. He is able to control his tongue---a real feat that signals comprehensive self-mastery. 

 From James 3:16….[For where envying and strife is]  has the meaning of an inflammatory passion, and contention-altercations about the different points of the law, of no use for edification; such as those mentioned in Titus 3:9.

READING Titus 3:8-11  NKJV  8 This a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.  9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. 10 Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.

The Jews were the most intolerant of all mankind; it was a maxim with them to kill those who would not conform to their law; and their salvation they believed to be impossible.

 From Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions and striving about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.                                                                                                       Laws are in place for a reason. One is safety for you and yours. 

 Influence of the Unkind: From James 3:15 good conduct done in wisdom…15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. ( it is of the flesh)

1.      But some operated out of the bitter envy: they are fierce, with the contemptuous spirit, while attempting or pretending to defend true religion but in truth have no religion.

2.      They profess by lying against the truth.

3.      God is not the author of worldly wisdom!  The world’s wisdom is bitter-not meek. They live for the moment……….that which is sensual!

4.      So their influence is demonically inspired, and maintained by the influence of the demons.

5.      That is the reason they call it demonic! It is self-seeking, confused and evil and they bring other evil with them!

6.      This is ultimately the devilish source indicating human cooperation.

 

NO Opinions: No Pushing the Envelope to Get our Way

1.      Will not be overbearing in conversation: Proverbs 14:16  NKJV A wise man fears and departs from evil, but a fool rages and is self-confident.

2.       Proverbs 21:24 NKJV A proud and haughty man---“Scoffer is his name; He acts with arrogant pride.

When a person says that they have no fear of evil in them; they do not care about living godly lives. There are no RULES! Many today claim to live as Christians but they do not fear God. They will give no honor or reverence to Him. But we are told to depart from evil!

From the word we find the "perfected"! Hebrews 26-28 For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, un-defiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens, 27 who does not need daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the people's for this He did once for all when He offered up Himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son who has been perfected forever.

He the perfected Sacrifice, for He brought a salvation lacking nothing! This was established by God. He sent His Word to earth. His name Jesus. Psalm 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; do not forsake the works of Your Hands.

The Lord desires to perfect which which concerns you and me. In the perfect world He created, sin came on the earth to be marred. But He send Jesus His Perfect Son to redeem us and set us back on the path of perfection God desires for our lives.

God sets right lives that are marred by sin. He specializes in perfecting broken lives; God specializes in perfecting the flawed. He did not come to all people, but He states to the sick. He came to restore the broken. Like Abraham, we too, can live by faith in the Lord. We must speak what He speaks!

In John 4, we read of a woman living in shame. She had five previous husbands and was living with another man not her husband. She was in a scandalous nature. She avoided the public humiliation. She sought no public as she fetched water at the well at noon. But one day, Jesus appeared. He was waiting to give her the word of life. She knew Him as no ordinary person in His speech to her. He read her "mail"!  She saw Him as the gentle and kind. Receiving His words of life, the wisdom of God, He saw her transform as she left to bring many others to hear Him speak. Jesus perfected that which concerned her life.

Perfecting our lives come from God. It is the words of life that dispel the darkness bringing light to destroy scandal.   Regardless of what areas your life might cause you to struggle with, know and not be ashamed, it is God's desire to perfect that which concerns you too!

James 3:2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, He is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

WE live in a time when many companies are down-sizing. They are the fast food industry like Red Robbin or Wendy's. We also see Amazon laying off another 666 in California. Our economy is changing before our eyes. The nightmare has only begun as you notice from the grocery store to the gas station. Hey, Mister President our gas is till over $4 a gallon. Justice is turned upside down and people speak with loose lips to get their agenda done. We have a Blood Moon appearing next month. They are often associated with war. It is to appear on March 3 which is a Tuesday. It is to be seen  or visible by 31% of the world's population. About 2.5 billion people across this world's populated area will be North American, Australia, New Zealand, East Asia and the Pacific. This can be enjoyed with no special glasses but only your naked eye. 

What is ahead? Another war, another rioting in the streets where words sound more like whines instead of the strength of the Lord! Will we see another illegal driving a semi who does not know the English language. Will another family member have to die according the wiles of the devil and his co-horts. Yes, the mountains are shaking, for a great divide is manifesting. People are choosing sides with that which will appear as anti-Christ. Be vigilant and speak as Jesus would speak. Know in whom you believe and stand in His power, might and strength.

When your spirit is weak, stand in the Spirit of God, for your hope is in His shield. He is your song in the night. He has been mine for a very long time. Forever I will stand with My Savior holding my hand. Stand with me, Please!


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Sunday, June 1, 2025

Is There a Lion in Your Street?

 

Proverbs 26:13  NKJV   The lazy man says, "There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets.

In the streets refers to the main squares or plazas of a city!

In the Passion Translation found in Proverbs 28:15  "Ruthless rulers can only be compared to raging lions and roaming bears." "Abusive leaders fail to employ wisdom, but leaders who despise corruption will enjoy a long and full life.

A sloth man is the lazy man. They see the changes in their city and even neighborhood but do nothing to change it. They never vote thinking their vote will not count. They complain to the high heavens about the injustice but stay put in their easy chair.

Proverbs 19: 15 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep. And an idle person will suffer hunger.

Slothfulness will cause you to sleep when you should be working.. There is a tragedy in idleness. Proverbs 24:30 I went by the filed of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; 31 And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. 32 When I say it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction: 33 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest; 34 So shall your poverty come like a prowler, and your need like an armed man.

 We are warned in 1 John 2:15-16 to not love the world of Satan's creation because it is a huge reservoir of influences to accomplish our own ambitions and not God’s plan. The Pharisee was blinded & his spiritual condition suffered. He could not see God nor hear His voice! He did not recognize that the kingdom had come to him!  Jeremiah 49:16  “Your fierceness has deceived you, the pride of your heart, O you who dwell in the clefts of the rock who hold the height of the hill! Though you make your nest as high as the eagle, I will bring you down from there,” says the LORD.  One of pride's most destructive fruits is self-deception. It is that blindness to one's own spiritual condition. It strongly tends to produce a sense of infallibility, Innerrancy, or unreliability

People not knowing wisdom of God rely on their own abilities and imaginations. Today it is someone relying on other helps like government and not God!

Passion Translation Proverbs 19:24 There are some people who pretend they are hurt----deadbeats who will not even work to feed themselves.

Proverbs 26: 13 Passion Translation The lazy loafer says, " I can't go out and look for a job-----there may be a lion out there roaming wild in the streets!" 14 As a door is hinged to the wall, so the lazy man keeps turning over, hinged to his bed!  15 There are some people so lazy they won't even work to feed themselves. 16 A self-righteous person is convinced he's smarter than seven wise counselors who tell him the truth.

Hebrews 5:13  for everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. Those slothful in their attitude of hearing have a hard time!

Saw a man pull out an easy chair in the Gaze Strip when it was bombed. People told to leave the area but no, they were taking their "Chances" in this ruins of Gaza. Today there are hundreds with their big pans all in line for FOOD!  Told to leave so clean up can begin....no those leaving in the ruins will stay until pushed out. Sad! Many today here in America do the same. They like their way of living and doing! Leave for an area that is growing in the seed of God's WORD. Go to where you are embraced for your love of God and not by how much you own. Remember God loves you and so do WE!

Continue to read and pray the word of God. Continue to walk in the light of Him. Keep your eyes on the Lord and know He has called you out not to be a wimp but a lion who walks in His ways that are everlasting! Amen.


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Monday, April 7, 2025

Easy Life or Hard Life


 How it is so easy to be brave in the easy day of life: no sickness, no disease, no pain, plenty of food and money with nice clothes on our back. But how about the hard day? Is it filled with courage or fainting? Just ask me! I could tell you when your body does not function like it did before, like the young adult, what is my bravery shaped by, or is it?  Is our focus on the Lord when the Doctor or doctors cannot see you till the seasons change? Do we focus on truth or just lies ?

Psalm 119:160 Passion Translation The sum total of all your words adds up to absolute truth, and every one of your righteous decrees is everlasting.

Bravery should reveal this: Psalm 119:162 Your promises are the source of my bubbling joy; the revelation of your word thrills me like one who has discovered hidden treasure.

Easy or hard: we are told to despise every lie and hate every falsehood, for I am passionate about keeping your precepts, I stop to praise you seven times a day, all because your ways are perfect.

So I ask you for your day of life: is it easy or hard? Is your job causing you a great headache? Is it you facing another day of pain or you set on running 10 or 20 miles to keep that weight down to normal? Or are we facing another test to our functioning as the "normal" adult?

Is this God's wonderful WORKS? Psalm 135 Passion Translation reminds us of this in verse 4 For Yahweh has chosen Jacob for his own purposes, and Israel is his special treasure. 5 Next to every other god, the greatness of our God is unequaled for our God is incomparable! 6 He does what he pleases with unlimited power and authority, extending  his greatness throughout the entire universe!

His power is unlimited power and authority and is seen throughout the entire universe. Sorry, doctor does not get the last word. Only truth  will suffice in this day of life in the Lord. Only truth is to shine and be revealed in us and through us. Psalm 135 reminds us that He will vindicate His persecuted people. Verse 15 the unbelieving nations worship what they make. They worship their wealth and their work. They idolize what they own and what they do. 16-18 Their possessions will never satisfy. Their lifeless and futile works cannot bring life to them!

Their things can't talk to them or answer their prayers. Blind men can only create blind things. Those deaf to God can only make a deaf image. Dead means one can only create dead idols. and everyone who trusts in these powerless, dead things will be just like what they worship-----powerless and dead!

That "seven" times we read about is also found in the book of Revelation and it means completeness. It means He will complete His word of faith you know and hold in your heart.

The desert of dust in the eyes, the heat of another decision we face hoping to choose righteously is found among those Psalm 1 speaks. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands  in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.

I have not seen the fullness of His truth in me, but I continue to confess by faith He is for me. I may not stand where I did before, but I stand today with bravery because I keep Him close. I keep His truth in my heart.

I pray what you may face in your day of life: God is for you and will fulfill His promises in you. He is returning soon and may you and I be counted among the consistently righteous! Amen.


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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Spiritual Appetite

Worldliness: Jesus said we were in the world John 17:11 and are affected by our worldly surroundings more than we realize, more than we meditate on or evaluate within our thinking. He brought us the kingdom to know truth!

 Being bombarded by flesh is those dictates to satisfy flesh creature. It is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. All this has nothing to do with our Father God.  No voices in this world will tell you to be spiritually minded. No, they will never speak that to you! But actual prayer and praying will give each of us that measure of immunity against the dictates of this world. It is immunity against anything wrong from the world.

Firing a passion for prayer requires that early bird approach, to make time to seek the Lord through His Word and prayer. And then, we are to fan it into flame, and to fuel it up for brightness and the His presence.

Psalm 107: 9 He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.

As we hold Jesus in our thoughts and prayers, the world will slowly dim as the song goes, the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace. As He fills us, then we see heaven on earth. We see that which the Father purposed for our lives. We hold in our heart that which is His wisdom of truth.

 

Psalm 42:1 as the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God?

May our appetite for Him grow! We Ask God to give us His heart, wisdom, revelation, and understanding.  WE are open to whatever God would show us!  It may be something that is completely practical, an inspiring idea, or such a change from what we have seen and known. It could be moving to another region to begin the new in Him.

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. It was in the beginning that God spoke into being heavens and the earth. And what will we call into being within our lives.

Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the inner depths of his heart.

The Lord searches our hearts, yes those inner depths that hold much nonsensical stuff. He reveals what must leave our hearts and He heals what must be healed.

                                                                  

We can do without the foolish things of life. We can do away with time wasters of such kinds that seem to entertain but add nothing to you. No! No, time wasters for us who want to know God and hear His voice.

We build up. We read about the spiritual; that warfare and our authority as a spiritual warrior.  Psalm 144:1 Praise be to the Lord my Rock who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Luke 10:19 ESV Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.              

Isaiah 54:17 NKJV  No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord.

Prayer: the Altar Heritage………it is where Love Resides…2 Timothy 1:2-7,13-14 ..Paul an Apostle (special messenger) of Christ Jesus by the will of God; according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus. 2 To Timothy , [my] beloved child: Grace (favor and spiritual blessing) ,mercy and [heart] peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord! 3 I thank my God whom I worship with a pure conscience; in the spirit of my fathers, when without ceasing I remember you night and day in my prayers. 4 And as I recall your tears, I yearn to see you so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am calling up memories of your sincere and unqualified faith ( the leaning of your entire personality on God in Christ in absolute trust and confidence of His power, wisdom, and goodness, [a faith] that first lived permanently in [the heart of]  your grandmother Lois, your mother Eunice and now, I am [fully] persuaded, [dwells] in you also. 6. That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in your by means of the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination] 7 for God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear) but[He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control . 13 Hold fast and follow the pattern of wholesome and sound teaching which you have heard from me, in [all] faith and love which are [for us] in Christ Jesus. 14 guard and keep [with the greatest care] the precious and excellently adapted [truth] which has been entrusted [to you], by the [the help of the] Holy Spirit Who makes His home in us. NKJV

In this we are told of Timothy, as Paul prays for him, he speaks…... 5 I am calling up memories of your sincere and unqualified faith ( the leaning of your entire personality on God in Christ in absolute trust and confidence of His power, wisdom, and goodness, [a faith] that first lived permanently in [the heart of]  your grandmother Lois, your mother Eunice and now, I am [fully] persuaded, [dwells] in you also. 6. That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you by means of the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination] 7 for God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear) but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control .


Timothy had a background of work done in his heart by seeing his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice who continued to pray over his heart. They prayed the Father's will by faith. They keep burning the flame God would hold out to Timothy.

Our expectancy as sons of God is one that begins with waiting for His answer. We will hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him. that glory may dwell in our land. Psalm 85:8-9

An expectancy of waiting……… SEEING FIRE FANNED INTO FLAME ........ the Holy Ghost AT WORK IN US

1.       To have altar time , allowing HIM to speak Psalm 85:8-9 NKJV…..8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak, For He will speak peace To His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly.  9 Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land. 

Allowing God to speak to us, having this time of expressing our desire to Hear HIM speak and speaking the scriptures and then wait……..

2.       ALTAR TIME, brings us to have fellowship and relationship…….like a parent with their child……….to experience parental love and guidance…………In Galatians 5:6 says, For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor un-circumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated, energized and expressed and working through love.

                                                         

People think that the Scripture means that if they do not love other people, their faith will not work!!

 WHAT THIS SCRIPTURE ACTUALLY MEANS IS: THAT THEIR FAITH CANNOT WORK IF THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH FATHER GOD LOVES THEM! ALLOWING GOD TO LOVE US GIVES US THE ABILITY TO LOVE PEOPLE.   IT IS IN TRUSTING GOD AND WALKING WITH HIM IN FAITH………IT IS LOVE THAT WE KNOW INTIMATELY.

 

3.       DISCIPLINED TO PRAY….Col 4:2-6………..2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.  NKJV

 

4.       PRAYER IN TONGUES, causes His light OF HIS WORD to show love to others without compromise. Imagine if everyone born again prayed in Tongues. This world would be turned toward Jesus! Or else everything we know would be changed consistently for His glory and to His praise.

                                                              

Romans 12:9-14………9 Let love be without hypocrisy. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL. CLING TO WHAT IS GOOD. 10 BE KINDLY AFFECTIONATE TO ONE ANOTHER WITH BROTHERLY LOVE ( as parents are with their children), IN HONOR GIVING PREFERENCE TO ONE ANOTHER ( means leading them and being an example to others ); 11 NOT LAGGING IN DILIGENCE, FERVENT IN SPIRIT ( having zeal, a passion of fire), SERVING THE LORD( promoting His glory everywhere).  12  rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer……

David… we are told  prayed seven times a day (Ps 119:164): of Daniel, that he was accustomed to pray three times a day (Dan 6:10); of our Savior we have repeated instances of his praying mentioned morning, noon and night; and the prayer was given by the apostles.

 13 DISTRIBUTING to the needs of the saints, GIVEN TO HOSPITALITY(cheerfully entertain strangers). NKJV

5.       To tarry and be endued with power from on high, that as we spend time with the Spirit of Grace, that love will permeate all that we do and all that we say! John 6:63 amp………..It is the Spirit Who gives life[ He is the life-giver]; the flesh conveys no benefits whatever [there is no profit in it]. The words (truths) that I have been speaking to you are spirit and life.                                                         

To be endued with power from on high. It by passes the enemy and comes to our hearts. The Spirit-filled words of God will cause our spirit man to live out what God has purposed for our lives. It is a life without compromise where victory, wholeness and peace of God appears.

IN Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!  NKJV

Like godly grandmothers, and godly mothers, praying at the Altar, brings a champion heritage…….brings a harvest of blessing, ….it requires regular altar time, putting God first, willing to embrace His love…….a love that will permeate all that we do and all that we say!

God founded the church—the spiritual Temple—to be a community of called-out believers, given His Spirit. It is a spiritual organism, not contained within the confines of a physical organization. Its purpose is to "perfect [or, complete] the saints"—to foster spiritual growth into the image of God. The church—and the corporate organizations into which the believers are gathered—serve a vital role, for God does nothing on a whim.

He is strategic and His military plans are authentic!

 

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