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
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?
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.
This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. – Ephesians 5:22
Our primary aim and focus as ministers of the gospel and individual members of the body is to bring glory to God in every area of our lives, but especially our marriage. Our love for our spouse should equate to the way Christ loves the church.
Just a gentle reminder we define God’s glory as: His nature, power, and character.
So if God is telling me to bring Him glory in my marriage, what is He really saying? He is saying the interactions in my marriage should reflect His character (love, goodness, gentleness, kindness), nature (spiritual being), and power (healing, deliverance, wellness, peace, soundness).
My love for my husband radiates with God’s glory when I usher my husband into healing, deliverance, wellness, as well as practical demonstrations of love found in kind acts, exhibiting goodness towards him, blessing Him with things I know He likes/needs, affirming His identity in Christ, providing all I can so he can be all God’s called Him to be. Isn’t this what God does for us . . . simply and elaborately because He loves us and we are His wife?!
“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.
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light: and there was light.”– Genesis 1:1-3 KJV
Let me show you what God told me when I looked at this scripture today. In the beginning I created the heaven (the supernatural) and the earth (the natural/fleshy), and the earth (your earth) was without form, it was missing something, and it was dark. This wasn’t just any ole kind of darkness, this was a deep darkness (replete of light). So much so that it showed upon the face of the earth (your earth, your face, your flesh). Then I moved upon your face. By My Spirit I supernaturally caused light to shine upon your face. I speak today and I say again,”Let there be light. So much light that it dispels every form of darkness within the earth (your earth) that it may ultimately be a well-lit path for those in the earth.”
