Blessed New Year! Okay, mentees it’s application time. We have been going strong for the past four months.
Now, I want you to go back re-read what we’ve covered with new spiritual eyes. Ask Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) what areas He needs to sharpen and perfect within you. Is it manifesting glory in marriage, in what you eat, or in your conversations? So I’m challenging you to yield to God for the next two months (February and March 2010) in those area(s).
Keep me posted on your progress by coming back here and posting a response. I’ll check in on you from time to time and as always, you know I’m praying for all of you.
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
Yesterday, we exposed that there are many leaders in the body who are simply peculiar in the eyes of men and are not a peculiar treasure in the eyes of God. The qualifications of being a peculiar treasure are: obeying God’s voice, keeping His covenant, and thus allowing Him to make you. Yehovah Makkeh is the God who molds us. Are you intimate with this aspect of God?
A peculiar vessel has allowed God to smite them in order to discipline them, slay them (yes, kill areas that are still alive in their flesh), and knock them off their horse like Saul in order for them to be made into His expressed image. A peculiar treasure has been conformed to the image of Yahushua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ).
Strong’s H5459 defines the Hebrew word treasure as valued property, special, jewel, a wealthy possession, private property. When you are valued private property, there is no one who can pass through and get to you without going through Me (the gate)! A peculiar treasure is fit for the Master’s noble and royal purposes, not a common ordinary pot with a pretty glaze overlaying it. You are the apple of His eye; His choice and chosen vessel who has allowed Him to perfect those things which concern you. He has reserved you as a special stock to be pulled off the shelf when it’s time to serve the finest wine, and everyone knows you are a peculiar treasure. They know it’s something different about you when you stand to minister. The proof of the ministry and the work He has done is clear, evident. For it is not you who stands to minister, but the Christ in you.
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?
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).
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!
This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. – Ephesians 5:22
I’ve been mentoring you in how to reflect God’s glory in your marriage on a day-to-day basis. How did it go on the last assignment . . . did you post what you discovered? It’s not too late. You can post your response now, mentee.
I want to take a time out and speak to those who are single who may be reading this and wondering, “How do I apply what you are teaching?” I’m so glad you asked. You can apply what I’ve been illustrating here in any relationship. All you need to do is pick a relationship that God established (e.g, spiritual parents, mother, father, sister, just to name a few) and live out what I’ve been teaching. I’d love to hear about it. So, come on back to the blog and post what you discover. You are being mentored, right?
Now back to the couples, God isn’t finished with your marriage yet. Amen?! We wrap up this segment of mentoring with another exercise. Truly, you have read enough scriptures on how to be a Godly husband or wife. It’s time to DO something about it. Your ministry will be the better because of it, and if the truth be told, deeper ministry awaits you!
Here is the perfect exercise for you:
Take a look at one thing Christ’s love does for you (e.g., forgives, accepts you). Do you have it in mind? Great! Now, look to how you relate in your marriage and see if you demonstrate this characteristic with your spouse. For example, if forgiveness comes up for you, when is the last time you really forgave your spouse for something s/he did or did not do?
I want to expand on this exercise. I sharedthe 12 attributes of glorious living with you a while back. I’m going to pull from some of those attributes to see if your marriage contains the attributes of Jesus’ glory.
Okay, here we go:
Do you humbly serve your spouse?
When is the last time you praised or prayed for your spouse?
Are you willing to follow your spouse’s leadership without question because you respect and honor them?
Are you willing to go against your “momma’s” or “daddy’s” marriage traditions and follow God’s way? This is also a part of leaving and cleaving.
Do you act like and respond to your spouse based on a deep knowing of who they are (e.g., an intimate revelation of who/what God says about your spouse)?
When is the last time your opinions or the opinions of man swayed how you relate to your spouse?
Your spouse may not be the most popular in or out of the body of Christ, how does this affect your love walk towards him or her?
Do you only speak what Father God says to your spouse?
What does generously meeting the needs of your spouse look like?
So, come on back to the blog and post what you discover. You are being mentored, right?
And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. – 1 Corinthians 11:24
As I was taking communion recently, I noticed how easily the bread broke, and I heard Elohim say, “How easily can you be broken?”
Yahushua (Jesus) willingly offered His body to be broken. He didn’t fight, argue, or resist Elohim (God). Elohim (God) desires to break each and everyone of us. Not just once, but over and over again until every aspect of His personality and nature is infused into us and oozing out of us. So do you cooperate with His breaking . . . or do you resist, run, flee, fight, argue, and disobey His promptings and leadings? Are you easily broken or are you a tough case to crack?
How easily can you be broken? He fills and empowers those who readily cooperate with His breaking and with His glory. So it really isn’t a good thing to have someone say,”S/he isn’t easily broken?” Truly, it reveals your stubbornness, and I choose to cooperate with His breaking and making process.
I pray you are holding on to the rest God gave you yesterday. Today, we go deeper and get more specific with this topic. Mentee, by now if you have been following this blog, you know that each one of us have a unique way that we reflect the power, character, and nature – the glory – of God.
I shine via this statement: A grace-filled life of truth, wisdom, creativity, love and joy-filled communion with God and others. So not only does resting gloriously mean aligning myself with generic characteristics of God’s power and nature, but also the specific aspects of my glory statement. I rest gloriously when I align myself with His truth – the absolute truth — and when I cease from striving and allow His grace to enable me to do all He’s called me to do and be. I rest gloriously when I draw on His wisdom and lean not to my own understanding. I share this with you not to draw attention to me, but to inspire and challenge you to take the step and get clear about your glory statement.
The next time you meet God, ask Him to reveal how you uniquely shine for Him. If you want some support with unfolding this statement with clarity, power, and awe, gohere.(See package #1 – Living True)
I’m resting gloriously! Are you?
“But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.” – 1 Kings 5:4 KJV
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 KJV
You may have noticed I sign each and every post with resting gloriously. Are you resting gloriously? To help you answer that question, we look to our definition of glory. We defined glory as the power, character, and nature of God.
Is God stressed? How about worried? Is He overweight? Does His arm of deliverance fail? Is He weak, tired, frustrated? Get the picture? None of these ring true for our mighty God and, therefore, if we are resting gloriously, none of these would ring true for us either.
Pick one attribute in your life that keeps you from resting gloriously. Got it? Okay, great! Now, repent, acknowledge that it is not pleasing to God, seek forgiveness and ask Holy Spirit to loose you from that stronghold, and to fill the area where you weren’t resting with His peace, comfort, and healing grace. Now, go forth in the glorious rest He has given you.
