But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (Jn. 14:26)
This morning a message posted 1 year ago entitled: Waiting On the Sons was brought to remembrance. You can read about it here. Briefly noted, a young generation of Prodigal Sons are coming in and will stand against the woke agenda. They have a timely song to sing and a mission to fulfill! Pray for these Sons! Pray for their protection. Pray that they will remain strong, humble and true to the Lord, the Holy Spirit and His Word. Support their cause for righteousness.
An extremely important message for Backsliders or for Believers who remain lukewarm! Also an extremely important message for Believers, for anyone and everyone!
RETURN TO THE VINE. I AM. (Spoken Words of Knowledge)
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I am the true vine, and My Father is the vine dresser. Every branch (Believer) in Me (Believers who have found salvation solely in Jesus Christ to the exclusivity of anything and anyone else) that does not bear fruit He takes away and every branch that bears fruit (every good action done in partnership with Christ because the branch is attached to Him)He prunes, that it may bear more fruit (Refers to a pruning process to stimulate the Believer’s spiritual growth with the Fruits of the Holy Spirit which promotes righteous actions and works. (Gal. 5:22-23) That noted, good works although rewarding are not requirements for salvation – it is a gift of the finished works of Christ. And yet, according to Apostle James, faith without works is dead and is important to help advance GOD’S spiritual kingdom. (James 2:14-26; Mat. 25:31-40; Rev. 14:13). We demonstrate our faith with works; it is a vindication of our claim to salvation.) You are already clean because of **the word which I have spoken to you.** Abide (The importance of the Word is highlighted in this instruction. Trough this spoken Word, Jesus was telling His ‘cleansed’ disciples to Abide – to remain – in Him) in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine(There is no worthy fruit outside of Christ. All selfish ambitions carried out by unclean people –erring Believers alike – are fruitless. Their work will amount to nothing that is worthy for the advancement of the spiritual New Kingdom. It contributes to self and at worse to the fallen kingdoms of this world that are ruled by fallen powers and principalities. ) neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.(!!) If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. **If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.** By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. (Jn. 15: 1-8)
(It is being spoken that this message is important for this hour. The Word Obedient is also being spoken.)
The Importance of Obedience & Continuity
To abide in the Vine means to obediently remain in the Lord and in His Word continuously! If you have strayed, fallen away or have become lukewarm, you are being called to repent and to Return To The Vine! In this secret place, the Great I AM will meet you wherever you are, prune you and bless you. There He will supply you with the bread of Life, His revivifying water, new wine, strong meat, oil of anointing and the fruit of His Holy Spirit. (Gal. 5:22-23; Jn. 4:14; Jn. 6:35) And there He will reveal things to you! When you abide in Christ and are obedient to His Word, you will never hunger nor thirst! (Jn. 14:15-17) The supply will never run short! His Word revealingly teaches that only then will faithful Believers be able to ask whatever they will and He will answer them! It is the type of heavenly fruit and food that will help you retain your salvation; help you fulfill your GOD-ordained missions, execute works and even greater works that are moved by genuine faith, truth with love, and all other Fruit of the Spirit. (Gal. 5:22-23; James 2:14-26; Jn. 14:12) And all this has been made wondrously possible because of Jesus Christ’s finished works on the Cross for us. Praise GOD the FATHER and praise and thank you Lord God, Son of GOD, Beloved Jesus Christ, Savior of the world.
My goodness! I am really feeling this message. It’s another Jeremiah 20:9 moment!
RETURN TO THE VINE. I AM.
Keep the Faith. And be blessed with the fruit of His holiness and righteousness.
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. (Ps. 37:3-5)
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Prov. 3:5-6)
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. (1 Thess. 2:13)
Keep the Faith and keep trusting GOD, you will never be disappointed! With the help of the Holy Spirit, the measure of our faith grows even more when GOD’S Word – HIS truth – is believed, received, understood and solidly implanted in our hearts and minds. Praise GOD and thank you to infinitum Lord!
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love. May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height. And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. (Eph. 3:14-19)
Words of Knowledge and Wisdom
It was 12 o’clock midnight last week and I was reading a small booklet purchased years ago at a second-hand bookstore while vacationing out of town. Its title: ‘The Mysteries of the Kingdom.’ After having read a particular paragraph on page 7, the following Words of Knowledge were clearly spoken: “The Love of GOD”. Immediately, I thought about GOD’S Love and compassion. Affectionate thoughts about GOD loving us so much that HE sent HIS Son to redeem us from sin primarily came to mind. What a profound demonstration of HIS Love when HE sent us Jesus Christ! I also thought about how experiential godly Love really is and how it often grows, perseveres and endures through adverse and challenging circumstances. So much more could be written about GOD’S Love; about our relationship with HIM and with others, individually and collectively. And yet the Love of GOD is so glorious, immeasurable and profound that we have yet to fully understand it with our finite human minds and hearts. After prayerfully asking GOD to teach me to know HIS great Love in deeper ways, I finally fell asleep.
GOD’SLove Revealed
Fast forward to this morning when again thoughts about GOD’S Love came to mind as I went about my day. At one point, I approached my living room cabinet upon which rests one of my Bibles: ‘The Jewish Study Bible’. A personalized bookmark that was subtly sticking out suddenly became very visible. I flipped the pages and found the bookmark resting on Psalm 136: A chapter that is entirely dedicated to GOD’S steadfast and eternal Love!! Coincidence? No, no! How awesome that the Holy Spirit chose to show me a bookmark that had previously been placed there without even so much as a thought about where it would land! And how appropriate that He would show me truths about GOD’S Love in a specific Bible where the word ‘Love’ is otherwise interchanged with the word ‘Mercy’ in Chapter 136 of my other KJV Bibles. My prayer has been answered.
Praise the LORD; for He is good, His steadfast Love is eternal. (Ps. 136:1)
I encourage you today to read Psalm 136. It will help you become more acquainted with GOD’S eternal Love. It will bless you. Love and truth is GOD’S Kingdom currency that flows through faithful Believers and it is steadfast, unchanging and eternal! May the Love of Christ continue daily to dwell, to grow and fill our hearts during our earthly sojourn on this planet. Praise GOD and thank you Lord for your ‘forever‘ Love.
I WILL GROW YOU LIKE A ROMAN SOLDIER (Spoken Words of Knowledge during the early hours of February 12, 2023.)
The Roman Army
The Roman Army was one of the most successful army in the history of the world. The training of Roman soldiers is described as being rough and very thorough. It’s interesting to note that they weren’t always in battle but spent a great deal of time training for it. They learned specific tactics and manoeuvres. They practiced fighting in formation and man-to-man. They went on to conquer territories and built roads, forts and aqueducts. They could swim and cross rivers in boats. They could build bridges and smash their way into forts. They kept rank and could march for 20 miles a day wearing heavy armors and equipment. In brief, a Roman Soldier is described as being a very disciplined and a well-trained fighting machine.
The Army of GOD
Of course this particular soldier’s training, purpose and mission will be entirely different than one who would have been recruited by the Roman Army. But he will be just as strong and effective, I am hearing “stronger” even! I am also hearing the Word “Detective”. Add to all this that a soldier enlisted in this army will be introspective not only of self; he will also discern the strategies and tactics of the enemy, and to investigate and solve crimes. Altogether, these highly-specialized soldiers will be obedient to their Master and Commander, the Lord Jesus Christ, and will be equipped by His Spirit and the Word to don on GOD’S full Armor. In brief, they will be thoroughly trained to battle against the darkness of this age; that is to say against the devil’s wiles and ruses while fulfilling missions of evangelism and deliverance. Praise GOD and thank you Lord.
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Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. **Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.** For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. (Eph. 6:9-20)
Prove what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. (Eph. 5:10-13)
HEAVEN IS CRYINGOUT LOUD DARKNESS DARKNESS! (Spoken Words of Knowledge on two separate days).
When a Word of Knowledge is spoken twice, it is of extreme importance. Following these spoken words, an article was sent to me this morning reporting that Believers are being increasingly persecuted here in Canada for upholding moral laws put into place by the CREATOR of Heaven and Earth. (Gen. 1:27, Gen. 5:2; Lev. 18:22; 1 Kings 14:24; Mat.19:4; Rom. 1:18-32; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 1 Tim. 1:8-10; Jude 7)
Pastors, Street Evangelists, Students and anyone else who esteems Christian values has become a potential target for the Woke agenda. Its full hand of darkness was noticeably in full swing again when a catholic high school in Ontario suspended one of its students, Josh Alexander, then had him arrested for upholding his beliefs in the existence of two genders. The article notes that readmission can only be granted on the condition that the student recant.
The good book calls Believers to come out of the darkness and into the Light. To reprove those who teach a secular and false gospel. And to not bow down to the darkness of the Woke agenda! Christians are getting hit from all sides, it’s part and parcel of latter-day prophecies. (Mat. 10:22) But for those who hear it, the great Lion of justice is already roaring out loud and He will roar even louder in coming days! And Josh, son you did good. You are a shining example of a Christian who should not be forced to compromise the truth of GOD’S Word.
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For those Believers – and there are so many – who are being persecuted for righteousness, remember that yours is the kingdom of heaven and great will be your reward. Rejoice and be encouraged about that today!
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness‘ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. (Mat. 5:10-12)
Keep the Faith in Jesus Christ and His finished works above religiosity, systems of education and all other worldly systems…. May the Holy Spirit in combination with the truth contained in GOD’S Holy Word continue to illuminate, lead and bless HIS people.
I am hearing the Word: Watch. (This message will most likely be revisited.)
Following Friday’s message entitled: “It’s Coming Down.” I was moved to post a link of the following news report released on Saturday:
Defense Minister says Canada Supports U.S. Downing of Chinese Balloon
The federal defense minister says Canada “unequivocally supports” the United States government’s decision to shoot down a high-altitude surveillance balloon that was suspected of spying for China, noting the balloon violated Canadian airspace…...Fighter jets downed the balloon off the Carolina coast (in the water) on Saturday afternoon after it had traveled over sensitive military sites across North America….
The Lord in His role as a Great Lion and His holy angelic hosts were, without doubt, at work behind the scene in bringing down this ‘high altitude’ Chinese balloon suspected of espionage. Whatever this object might have been and whatever its mission was or was not, it still encroached airspace laws put into place for national security.
There is a great deal of corruption and immorality in our lands from the grassroots level all the way up to those in positions of leadership. But I sense that the humble people who are earnestly seeking the Lord and praying for the healing of our nations are having positive effects on different levels. It brings to remembrance the importance of living the righteous life in Christ. And of the reality that the Lord is our Great Overseer, Protector and Defender who righteously leads his angelic hosts and works through His people on earth. In accordance with prophecies, we have yet to see the worst of this great battle between heaven and earth and between kingdoms. A great deal of darkness and wickedness exists in these realms. Even still until we see that ‘Great Day’ approaching {I am hearing final day}, those who remain will continue to have important roles to fulfill. (Lk. 19:13)
If my people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chr. 7:14)
In Appreciation
With continued prayer and a spiritual Thumb’s Up to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in Canada for helping with the surveillance and eventual take down of this foreign object. May GOD keep our land safe and secure and may HE guide you in your service. To HIM be the glory, always. Praise GOD and thank you Lord Jesus Christ!
Do you ever get days when you feel overwhelmed with inspiration – more so than other days? Moments in time when you feel as though you’re going to jump right out of your skin? Burning Jeremiah 20:9 moments?! I am having one of those days. (smile) So, dear Reader! Before setting out for the day, I would like to share these words and thoughts with you…
The Indwelling Christ
Some years ago the following Words of Knowledge were spoken: “You Have To Let My Personality Come Through.” It was the Spirit and Person of the Son alive inside this spiritually-dormant mortal coil that had spoken and was seeking expression. I really wish I could say that allowing this to happen was instantaneous. It should have been so simple and so easy, right? No, it wasn’t. The flesh dies long and it dies hard. The reality is that it takes time for the flesh to be crucified from: worldly attachments and affections, self, religious and natural mindsets, academic preconditioning and well, the list is long. Painful lessons? Yes. And if we have a stubborn streak, the lessons will take longer and will be more difficult. They were.
Chastening from a loving FATHER is required before partaking of the peaceable fruit of HIS holiness and righteousness. (Heb. 12:11) Add to this that when there is a great call of GOD on your life, the enemy will unleash and intensify his attacks that much more. It’s a tall bitter drink to swallow and it’s a double whammy. Even still, our patient Lord, the precious Holy Spirit, the Word and holy angels mercifully help, strengthen and guide us along the way. And then one day, the light bulb in our minds shines brighter and we come to realize that the greatest lesson learned in allowing His Person to live in and through us is by living the sanctified life. It’s about yielding to Him every day and never giving up. It’s about continuously persevering with determined faith until we leave this lower dimension. (Progressive sanctification) And, importantly, it’s about learning the difference between futile repetitive remorse and genuine godly sorrow and repentance.
Unwrap It!
So, then! Let the Lord’s Spirit and Personality come through your converted heart; it will open the gates of His righteousness, holiness and glory for you! Let it awaken the song that is in your heart and sing it! Let all fruitful works that serve for the greatest good find expression! And may the Strength, Divine Wisdom and Love that lives in you revive not only you but also a sick, lost and dying world.
The following verses are being shared with you today after having seen in vision the power and high voltage of ‘The’ Glorious Right Hand! For those in doubt, I can testify that it really is as powerful as the Word instructs! Praise GOD and thank you Lord!
The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; *The right hand of the Lord does valiantly. The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord does valiantly. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.* The Lord has chastened me severely, He has not given me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, And I will praise the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord, through which the righteous shall enter.I will praise You, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation. (Ps. 118:14-21)
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Keep the Faith in the Lord and His finished works. Don’t let the enemy, regardless of the obstacles, manipulate and rob you – and others – of the gift that is in you. Stir it up. Unwrap it. Declare His magnificent works! Just. Go!
And He (Jesus) spoke a parable to them that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect,which cry day and night unto him (earnestly and continuously pray to Him) though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? (Lk. 18: 1-8)
Prayer and Faith
In these scriptures, the Lord Jesus Christ interrelates the parable of the Widow with the timing of His coming to earth. He, interestingly, finishes His instructions with a question as denoted by the Question Mark. In written language, a Question Mark is used to illustrate a question or a request for an answer to something. At times, it also includes a statement. In this case, the statement to the question posed is found in the parable. In brief, Jesus was stating – telling – His disciples about the importance of strength and guidance received in prayer. He was disclosing the importance of imparted persistence, determination and resilience; key attributes that are direly needed before He returns.
For Now and Coming Days
Despite life’s losses and disappointments; despite the latter-day shaking including the injustices and persecutions Believers are and will increasingly confront, we are called to never give up but to always pray. And importantly, to always keep on keeping on with faith and belief. Though the Lord might appear to tarry in coming days, He will return and come exactly as disclosed by Him. You can count on His Word!
GOD hears the prayers of His elect and faithful people. Though the going might be rough and the answers tarry…..wait for it. Sometimes, valuable lessons are learned while waiting. I am reminded of the vintage Timex Watch commercial series. Known for its extreme durability despite rugged tests, its slogan was: “It takes a licking but it keeps on ticking.” Be a Timex!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Prov. 3:5-6)
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Today’s message is primarily directed at faithful Leaders who form part of the five fold ministry. On another level, it is also directed at Believers who have been entrusted with various responsibilities in the Body of Christ.
King David and the Census
After having defeated the Ammonites and the Syrians; even after having slain giants, King David did one thing that was very displeasing to GOD. He took a census – he numbered the people of Israel – which had not been ordered by HIM. Regardless of the many explanations and biblical commentaries that have been brought forth, the main reason GOD was displeased was because David had been disobedient. It caused a critical fracture in GOD’S plans for him. David’s disobedience (and I am hearing his Pride) opened cracks through which the enemy entered. It incited him to rely on his own efforts, his own human strength, his own strategies. And it cost him and the Israelites dearly. (1 Chr. 21:1-17)
King Jesus and the Census
During these latter days a great number, a great harvest, of souls will be coming in and with it tremendous responsibilities for those in leadership positions. I am moved to remind the faithful ones that whatever battle you might be confronting during this great time of harvest, GOD is on your side, is in front of you, behind you, in you and above you. HE sees and knows all the tactics of the enemy, all the details of the battle, what you can endure and where you can or cannot go. One day while battling something that was clearly out of my strength and control, the Lord spoke these relieving Words of Wisdom: “Trust Me”. The Lord had released me from the pressure and responsibility that was causing this Believer to become weary. It was a burden that was never mine to carry, regardless of apparent circumstances and the outcome.
In the natural, a census is something that is required by law. And because Jesus Christ came to fulfill the law, we are no longer under legalism. In light of this, the Church – regardless of what roles and offices members occupy – is called to not legalistically nor pridefully lean on its own self merits and efforts during these final days of the great harvest. Yes, it is certainly encouraged to be alert and do its part in battling the enemy who wants to steal, kill and destroy the final harvest. A harvest fit to be numbered only by King Jesus to populate the New Kingdom. But it is, first and foremost, called to acknowledge and trust the Lord in all its ways lest it consequentially steps outside its boundary of responsibilities. If we do our part, Christ the Lord will do His part. Trust Him. Biblical history bears witness to that fact, to that truth.
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