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Happy Birthday Yahushua (Jesus)!

Karen M. Pina — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:00:47 +0000

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?

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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Miracles, Signs, and Wonders

Karen M. Pina — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:00:56 +0000

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).

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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Anoint me . . . to die

Karen M. Pina — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:00:30 +0000

Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint[a] 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. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected,” Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” 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. “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial.” – John 12:1-7

John 12 (Complete Jewish Bible)

1 Six days before Pesach, Yeshua came to Beit-Anyah, where El`azar lived, the man Yeshua had raised from the dead; 2 so they gave a dinner there in his honor. Marta served the meal, and El`azar was among those at the table with him. 3 Miryam took a whole pint of pure oil of spikenard, which is very expensive, poured it on Yeshua’s feet and wiped his feet with her hair, so that the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. 4 But one of the talmidim, Y’hudah from K’riot, the one who was about to betray him, said, 5 “This perfume is worth a year’s wages! Why wasn’t it sold and the money given to the poor?” 6 Now he said this not out of concern for the poor, but because he was a thief — he was in charge of the common purse and used to steal from it. 7 Yeshua said, “Leave her alone! She kept this for the day of my burial.”

Yahushua (Jesus) was anointed to die on the cross! Anoint me Hashem (Father) to die, bear, and carry my cross. Anoint me to pick up my cross, deny myself, and follow you. Anoint me!

I know you are the Anointed One, but you were especially anointed for that momentous cross experience. You were anointed to die. This is what I need in my life. We seek the anointing for all kind of reasons. We pray, “Anoint me to sing, dance, prophesy, write, and even cook.” How about asking for the anointing to die? How many ministers do you know that can pray this type of anointing prayer?

There is a preparation process that goes into dying. Can’t you see Mary preparing Jesus to go to the cross (e.g. his death and burial). The first step in the process is cleansing. So ask Holy Spirit to search you, reveal sin, and then ask for forgiveness. Now you are ready to be taken to the cross. So the next step is to ask Holy Spirit to reveal areas that still need to be crucified within you. The third step is to go to the garden . . . alone. Here is where you get the strength to do His will and bear your cross, bear the ridicule, beatings, name calling, rejection, and mockery of your office with your mouth completely shut.

Lead me to the cross, God. I’ll follow . . . lead me.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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Who is this King of glory? – Part I

Karen M. Pina — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:00:41 +0000

מיהו המלך של גלורי? לורד של Hosts הוא המלך של גלורי.

The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah. – Psalm 24:10 KJV

Yahweh controls how, who, and when the glory is dispensed. The King of Glory is a person. Who is He? Yahweh, which is His personal holy name, The Existent One. This reveals to us that He wants us to be personal with His glory. He wants us to know His glory personally. I can prove it. He sent us His Son – His King of Glory who has the same desire as His Father (to intimately and personally acquaint us with Himself, and then His son Yahushua gave us the Ruach haKodesh. The Ruach haKodesh (Holy Spirit) aim is to cause us to know the mind and will of the Father also.

There are so many ministers hungry for glory, respect, worship, dignity, and reverence. The sad thing about this is the King of Glory has already given those things to those who have and maintain clean hands and a pure heart.

Come back and read part II tomorrow and discover God’s heart and mind in order to manifest His glory to you.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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I’m Thankful for God’s Glory! – Part II

Karen M. Pina — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:00:55 +0000

Yesterday, I challenged you to thank God for the areas of your life where His glory can be seen. I thank Him for them as well. Now, today take a look at where He can’t be seen as readily and then surrender those areas to Him and ask Him to fill them up with His glory. Now, thank Him for doing it. Thank you Yahushua (Jesus) for shining brightly through every area of my life.

And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will. – Leviticus 22:29

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever. – Psalm 30:12

For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. – Isaiah 51:3

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place – 2 Corinthians 2:14

Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. – 2 Corinthians 4:14-16

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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I’m Thankful for God’s Glory! – Part I

Karen M. Pina — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:00:32 +0000

I’m writing today to challenge you to be specifically thankful. I am. I’m thankful for God’s Glory being infused into every area of my life. You may not be where He desires you to be right now as it concerns manifesting His glory, but how about thanking Him for the areas His character, nature, and power can be seen in your life?

Start today thanking Him in advance for He is Faithful who called you and began a good work that He will complete. Thank Him for completely manifesting His glory.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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I Can’t Make Out His Face! – Part II

Karen M. Pina — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, we briefly explored what we look like when there is too much of us remaining. When this is true of us, there is a duality to our nature (e.g., we display part of Jesus’ face and part of our face).

Let’s expand this duality concept. When I speak of part Yahushua’s (Jesus’) face, part your face, I don’t mean Yahushua (Jesus) is visible on one side and your face is visible on the other. I mean one face with shadows, shades, and nuances of Yahushua (Jesus), but the dominant image is you. It’s the one I can see the clearest. I can’t clearly make out His face.

And Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” – John 12:23-25 KJV

I’m looking for Yahushua (Jesus), mentee, and so is Elohim (God) and others. This is what we need to see that we may be changed by the Anointed One. You know how two people that are married for a long time start to look alike? That is what should be taking place spiritually. No matter how long or short of a period of time you’ve been walking with Him, ultimately you should start to look like Him. This looking like Him I speak of is reflective, yes, in what you do and say, but most importantly a real transformation has actually taken place. Look at how Paul expressed it.

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20

Religious folk know how to perform. So you’ll see their Yahushua (Jesus) face. In other words, they do and say all the right things at the right time to convince and deceive others into believing Christ has been formed in them. Note: I said they know how to perform, and that’s exactly what it is . . . a performance. Elohim (God) isn’t looking for us to pretend it’s Him; He’s looking for it to really BE Him.

I guarantee, you couldn’t fool the devil or a demon. They know when it’s you showing up versus when Yahushua (Jesus) shows up, and they are subjected to His commands. You know it’s you when demons run buck wild in your life, but you are quoting every scripture you can think of, rebuking the devil, preaching, prophesying, etc.

I can’t see His face! No, I can’t make out His face!

“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

I Can’t Make Out His Face! – Part I

Karen M. Pina — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:48 +0000

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12

When I mentor others, I’m looking for an image of Christ to show forth through them. This is one way I know the impact of the mentoring that is taking place.

Now I’m not talking about seeing this in the natural. What I’m referencing is in the spirit. If Elohim (God) shows me you in a vision as an image that is somewhat blurred, and I can still make out that it is you (i.e., your physical characteristics), the making process isn’t complete.

What He’s trained me to look for when He flashes a vision of you to me is His face. I should be able to see a clear image of Yahushua Mashiyach (Jesus Christ), with the understanding/knowing that it’s you. I can’t make out His face right now; there’s still too much of you remaining. There is still too much duality (e.g., part Jesus’ face, part your face).

Tomorrow we will expand this concept and mentor you into a more accurate reflection of Him.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

Guard the Glory

Karen M. Pina — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:01 +0000

When I first realized Elohim (God) impregnated me with something special (i.e, His glory), I was elated to share it. I really just wanted to see what I read in the bible come to pass. It baffled me to see that in church after church and ministry after ministry there was no demonstration of the word.

As I began to share angelic visitations, dreams, visions, healings, and the casting out devils with other Christian leaders, I became a target. Yes, the enemy of their soul began to target what Elohim (God) had deposited in me. Note: I did not say they targeted me. Come on, let’s keep this spiritual. Remember, our struggle isn’t with flesh and blood.

Well, I’m a quick learner when pain is being inflicted. Elohim (God) knows He can reach me directly with a spiritual blow or wound. I guess you could equate it to a low tolerance to pain. Now, don’t mistake this for weakness or me for a wuss or a wimp. Nor make this means that Elohim (God) caused the spiritual wound or blow. I am saying I learn quickly by the spiritual warfare that is and has taken place. I’m a quick study; so, I learned to shut my mouth. I began to take on Yahushua’s (Jesus’) posture after He mightily manifested His Father’s nature and power, “Shh . . . tell no one!”

You must learn this too if you are going to live in His glory. You cannot run and tell certain unbelieving and stuck leaders what Elohim (God) is revealing to you and through you. This is how you guard the glory. I’ve said this before in our mentoring sessions, and I’ll say it again because it’s worth repeating, there are some people that are not interested in your living in the glory. The fact is: Everybody doesn’t want the glory, and everybody that wants it won’t do what it takes to live in it, and everybody who says they have it doesn’t really possess it.

So you have to learn to exercise your spiritual faculties to increase your spiritual discernment as to who’s who. This is my prayer for you. You need to be precise, accurate, and sharp in this area in order to properly guard the glory. Back to who’s who. In Corporate America, everyone strives to be included in the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Distinguished Individuals. Some are sought out and others self-pursue it. In the spiritual realm, you are the pursuer of the revelation of “Who’s Who.”

Another strategy to guarding the glory is to look at who is around you. Look at their character. If it doesn’t mirror Christ’s, they can’t pass over. I know, I know, they have been with you a long time, they are good at what they do, and they are even a great confidant to you, friendless leader. Here’s a prophetic announcement: You don’t get to choose who goes up with you. Well, let me say it this way, you may choose them, but that choice will keep both you and their feet glued to the earth. You’ll both be earthbound . . . forbidden from soaring into heavenly realms. Are you sure that is a destiny choice you still want to make? Guard the glory!

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina