Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. – Romans 7:20
And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole. – John 5:13-15
Jesus touched many lives. At the same time, not everyone received His touch, words, healing, miracles, and salvation. As we close out this year, He comes to you through me to ask, “Will you leave this year the same?” Will you enter 2010 unchanged by His power, untouched by His glory, and a non-recipient of His grace and salvation? My prayer is that the answer will be no. If you’d like to become a recipient of His salvation, grace, and receive a fresh touch of His glory, I encourage you to reach out to me.
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: – Exodus 19:5
We have all seen those spooky, flaky, deep-looking, bucking, falling out, crying, shouting, rolling around, speaking in tongues with no change Christians and ministers of the gospel. I’m not against any of the above things. Those who know me well know I’ve had my share of falling out, and I’ve done my “floor time.” I am against doing any of these things and remaining the same. Many of us still don’t know why the power of God comes. Many still don’t know what to do with His presence. He shows up to transform us into the image of Yahushua (Jesus).
As a ministry leader, you teach and preach such profound truths, but they transform no one, including you. You have the outer trappings of being peculiar, deep, and walking in a heavy anointing or in the kabode (the weight of the glory). I want to point out something here about those we have identified as peculiar. The key is that all of these actions and manifestations are what man sees and thinks of you. It may even be what you think of you, but God sees you as having a form of godliness, but in your own life and ministry you deny His right to manifest His power, nature, and character . . . His glory through you. You are peculiar in the eyes of men, but does God call you a peculiar treasure?
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. – Matthew 26:40-42
This entire past week we have been focusing on pushing past all that vies for our time and attention and learning to protect the glorious times we have to simply BE with our God. If you didn’t heed the call on Friday, now is the time to just be.
Here are the scriptures God choose for you to mediate on:
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. – Matthew 26:40-42
You know when I hear Jesus say, “Do this in remembrance of me” it’s about more than communion. It’s a call to remember Him in these times we live in where there is so much hustle and bustle. I know it’s Christmas, you’ve prepared some food, purchased some presents, and perhaps you are looking forward to receiving some presents and fellowshipping with family, friends, and loved ones. I want to challenge you today to WAKE UP to slip away and find some time to be with Jesus. I know you’ve got tons of stuff to do, but in the midst of it all, Jesus is saying to you, “Be With Me on My Birthday.” I know you want to, but are you willing to push past all that’s going on and answer the call to remember Him this day.
If so, here are some scriptures to mediate on. Don’t ask God for anything, don’t talk about your problems, what went right/wrong on this day, just BE with Him via His word.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. – Isaiah 9:6-7
Are you getting excited about Christmas? Do you remember when you were little and used to stay up until after midnight just to unwrap one present (or all of them depending on your parents’ consent)? We never forget the excitement of the traditions established in our family. Well, I still have that excitement at 40 something. Yes, I do, but it’s a more mature Christ-like version. Let me share my newfound tradition with you. I still stay up late. Truth be told, I can’t wait until midnight, but here’s the thing. I stay up so I can be the first one to enter my prayer closet to say, “Happy Birthday Yahushua!” What I love about this God inspired tradition is that He always awaits me with the best spiritual gifts I could ever imagine. He lavishes me with wisdom, revelation, love, and a fresh blast of Holy Spirit power. What old tradition do you need to infuse His glory into that it might become a newfound Spirit breathed mature Christ-like tradition?
But he said, “Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.”And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, “This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.” – Luke 11:28-30
There is no way to explore the glory of Elohim (God) without focusing on Jesus, who is the very revelation of God’s glory to us. I hear so many people talk about miracles and forget that Yahushua’s (Jesus’) birth alone is a miracle. I see so many run here and there seeking miracles, signs, and wonders. How about just seeking Yahushua (Jesus), the miracle Himself? Yahushua (Jesus) didn’t just perform miracles as some like to teach and preach. He is a miracle.
So I encourage you if you want to walk in miracles and see the miracle working power released in your life, just praise the miracle Himself. Praise Yahushua (Jesus) now and tap into the very miracles you need and desire. Don’t be selfish in this. When you are praising Him for these miracles, be sure it’s for the needs that are on God’s heart, not yours (Isaiah 58:1-8, Luke 4:18).
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. – 1 Corinthians 10:23
Yesterday, we discussed reaching the place of habituating in God’s glorious embrace. Once you reach this place, you have to guard it from busyness. The enemies of this place are: Your mind, will, emotions (e.g., your flesh), other folks’ flesh, the world, your job, school, routine tasks around the house, running errands, driving your teenager here there and everywhere, the telephone, the Internet, not to mention ministry demands. You get the picture, right?! This is a place you have to sacrifice to stay in. You’ll have to get like your God and jealously protect it. You’ll have to set some boundaries to stay in it. There is help. Ask Holy Spirit to help you push past the distractions to Him. Delegate what you can. Remember Moses’ and Jethro’s conversation?!
If you are going to live in the glory, you’re going to have to want it so bad that you focus on it right on pass every distraction and the enemy, for they will come. This post is to awaken you to the fact that you have acquired an aspect of God . . . something precious, holy, sacred, royal, true, genuine, powerful, and you must GUARD IT from the robber called busyness.
And Jesus answered and said unto her, “Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” – Luke 10:41-42
As you begin to breathe life intoyour glory statement,you’ll begin to experience life like you never had before. You’ll find yourself riding on glory waves day in and day out. You’ll end up in a place where you simply can’t get enough of your glory time. This is the place you want to never leave, and neither does God. He wants you stay right in His glorious embrace for so long that His arms are wrapped around you all the time. God desires this because He knows this place He’s ushered you into turns into a permanent dwelling, a habitation, if you will, and it’s a beautiful sight to behold. You are where you want to be, and He’s where He’s long to be before the foundation of the world . . . in fellowship/relationship with you in all His glory and splendor. Tomorrow, we will continue in this mentoring vein. In the meantime, crawl up in the glory and lay your head down on His broad shoulders. I see His hands folded and your head resting on top of them. Go ahead and even lay your head down on His hand.
So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP
Yesterday, we discussed the fact that our phone conversations should bring Yahweh (God) glory, but the only way they will is if we set the tone spiritually and mentally. In fact, you need to have a certain type of posture that you bring to each conversation and here is where glory conversations come into play. Your conversations are glorious when they focus on the nature, power, and character of God. In other words, your conversation should be filled sharing all the miracles God is doing in you and through you and for others. The conversation should hone in on glorifying His words and name. This is the posture you need to bring to your calls. Have you considered sharing in His majestic splendor and reflecting on that on your calls? This is glorious conversation!
So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP
I have an awesome sister I’m in covenant relationship with who answers her phone, “to YAH (short for Yahweh) be the glory.” When she answers the phone this way, it sets the tone for the rest of the conversation. What she is really saying is, “Let everything that is said, done, and discussed be for Yahweh’s (God’s) glory.” What do you need to pray or say (audibly or inaudibly) before your phone conversations to ensure it is a glorious conversation?
