PSA 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.
Well can you believe another year has come and almost gone. This is a time to reflect on all the many benefits that the Lord has blessed us with. My mind goes back to this time last year. It was a very dark time in my life for myself and family. I was in a car accident, while driving home that day, I blacked out and went air borne and went over a 14 ft embankment! I hit my head and had a severe concussion. There is almost no memory of last Dec o5. The enemy told me that my ministry was over. He said I would never drive again and that I should accept the fact that my ministry was over. The devil is a liar and the father of it.
As i look back over this year, 2006, I have ran more revivals than any other in my ministry! Praise God who is our strength and from whom all blessing flow. I have been blessed to see souls saved, filled with the Holy Ghost as well as bodies healed and many set free. Oh what a God we do serve. To be allowed to carry the mighty gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world. Yes ther has been hardships and some tears, a few trials, but our God remains faithful. Yes with a new year there will be more obstacles to overcome, but remember we go forth into this new year with the same faithful God. That said " I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. (Heb 13:5) There are more prayers to be prayed and answered. There is another soul that must be reached, no matter where or what the cost! If we go through this life and never pick up someone that has fallen- relieved someone's pain or touched their soul and spirit, we have done NOTHING. One day we will see all the little things that helped and changed someone's life. "What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see and to look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace. Oh what a day that will be"!
Saints we may be pressing into 2007, but keep pressing to the next victory, deliverance or miracle. Remember the test of today will be the testimony of tomorrow. Last year it was hard for me to be able to sign my name, look at the blogs by the help of God that I have written. Press to a new tomorrow a brighter day.
We want to wish all a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
REBELS and DEVILS
2 PETER 2:10 BUT CHIEFLY THEM THAT WALK AFTER THE FLESH IN THE LUST OF UNCLEANNESS, AND DESPISE GOVERNMENT, PRESUMPTUOUS ARE THEY, SELFWILLED, THEY ARE NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK EVIL OF DIGNITIES.
1)A REBEL IS ONE WHO MAKES WAR AGAINST OR OPPOSES CONSTITUTED AUTHORITES: OR OPPOSES LAWFUL AUTHORITY.
2)A DEVIL IS A EVIL SPIRIT AND CAN ALSO BE A VERY WICKED PERSON
WE ARE LIVING IN AN HOUR IN WHICH WE HAVE MANY REBELS AND DEVILS WORKING IN THE CHURCH. WHEN I SAY "CHURCH" I AM SPEAKING OF THE BODY OF CHRIST. I AM NOT SPEAKING OF A BUILDING OR CERTAIN GROUP BY NAME OR CREED. REBELS AND DEVILS ARE NOT PART OF THE BODY, JUST WORKING AMONG THE BODY. IF WE HAD MORE DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, RATHER THAN FAVOR OF FLESH THIS WOULD NOT BE SO. IN ORDER TO BE A PART OF THE BODY, ONE MUST BE BORN AGAIN (NO DEBATE)! JOHN 3:3... EXCEPT A MAN BE BORN AGAIN, HE CANNOT SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD. ONCE A PERSON IS BORN AGAIN IN HEART, WE BECOME A NEW CREATURE AND STARTS LIVING AND LEARNING OF HIM.
THERE ARE SOME REBELS WHO OPPOSE ALL LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF THE CHURCH AND BODY OF CHRIST. LET ME SAY THAT CHRIST LOVED THE CHURCH AND SANCTION IT!(MATT 16:18)
THERE ARE SOME THAT THINK THEY KNOW MORE THAN THE FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY (EPH 4:11-13). THEY THINK THEY KNOW HOW TO FIX GOD'S CHURCH. WHEN IN FACT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING BUT BREEDING HAUGHTY AND REBELLOUS SPIRITS. SHORTLY WE ARE GOING TO SEE A MOVE OF THE SPIRIT (NOT FLESH) IN THE BODY OF CHRIST AND THE WORLD. GOD HAS NOT PUT US OUT TO DRY SO TO SPEAK. SO BE ENCOURAGED BECAUSE REVIVAL IS IN THE AIR. GOD IS STARTING TO BLOW THE WINDS OF REVIVAL IN A MIGHTY WAY. IF YOU ARE NOT SEEING A MOVE OF GOD THEN YOU JUST MAY BE IN THE WRONG PLACE! REBELS AND DEVILS CONDEMNS AND COMPLAINS, WHILE SAINTS ARE CRYING OUT TO GOD TO DEAL AND HELP HIS CHURCH. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING LATELY? THE REBELS AND DEVILS REALLY DON'T WANT TO SEE GOD MOVE, THEY LOVE CONFUSION. IN FACT THE MORE TROUBLE THE BETTER THEY LIKE IT! PROVERBS 4:16 FOR THEY SLEEP NOT EXCEPT THEY HAVE DONE MISCHIEF; AND THEIR SLEEP IS TAKEN AWAY, UNLESS THEY CAUSE SOME TO FALL.
WE MUST GET OUR EYES OFF THEM AND BACK ON THE GREAT PRIZE, CHRIST HIMSELF. THEY HAVE ALWAYS BE AROUND AND WILL TILL HE TAKES US HOME.(GOOD NEWS) THE CLOSER WE GET TO THE LORD, THE FARTHER BEHIND THEY WILL BECOME AND THE LESS POWER THEY WILL HAVE!AMEN!
THE WORD TELLS US HIS CHILDREN -TO DO GOOD, HEB 13:16. EPH 4:27 NEITHER GIVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL. A PLACE IS A SPOT- OCCUPANCY- LOCATION (A LICENCE). WE MUST REVOKE HIS LICENSE, HIS SPOT AND HIS OCCUPANCY. THE BATTLE IS CLOSE TO BEING OVER, WE MUST PRESS FORWARD. SAINTS WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT, IF WE STAY CLOSE TO THE MASTER.
WATCH FOR THOSE THAT SPEAK OF THE BODY OF CHRIST (CHURCH) WITH CONTEMPT, MALICE OR JUST PLAIN FOOLISHNESS. GOD HIMSELF IS GOING TO STRAIGHTEN HIS CHURCH OUT, HIS BODY AND THE WORLD AS WELL. JUST REMEMBER IT AIN'T OVER YET! REV. 22:12 AND, BEHOLD, I COME QUICKLY; AND MY REWARD IS WITH ME, TO GIVE EVERY MAN ACCORDING AS HIS WORK SHALL BE. AMEN
Special Thanks to Those that remind me it's time for a posting, you know who you are. Two's better that one.
1)A REBEL IS ONE WHO MAKES WAR AGAINST OR OPPOSES CONSTITUTED AUTHORITES: OR OPPOSES LAWFUL AUTHORITY.
2)A DEVIL IS A EVIL SPIRIT AND CAN ALSO BE A VERY WICKED PERSON
WE ARE LIVING IN AN HOUR IN WHICH WE HAVE MANY REBELS AND DEVILS WORKING IN THE CHURCH. WHEN I SAY "CHURCH" I AM SPEAKING OF THE BODY OF CHRIST. I AM NOT SPEAKING OF A BUILDING OR CERTAIN GROUP BY NAME OR CREED. REBELS AND DEVILS ARE NOT PART OF THE BODY, JUST WORKING AMONG THE BODY. IF WE HAD MORE DISCERNING OF SPIRITS, RATHER THAN FAVOR OF FLESH THIS WOULD NOT BE SO. IN ORDER TO BE A PART OF THE BODY, ONE MUST BE BORN AGAIN (NO DEBATE)! JOHN 3:3... EXCEPT A MAN BE BORN AGAIN, HE CANNOT SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD. ONCE A PERSON IS BORN AGAIN IN HEART, WE BECOME A NEW CREATURE AND STARTS LIVING AND LEARNING OF HIM.
THERE ARE SOME REBELS WHO OPPOSE ALL LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF THE CHURCH AND BODY OF CHRIST. LET ME SAY THAT CHRIST LOVED THE CHURCH AND SANCTION IT!(MATT 16:18)
THERE ARE SOME THAT THINK THEY KNOW MORE THAN THE FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY (EPH 4:11-13). THEY THINK THEY KNOW HOW TO FIX GOD'S CHURCH. WHEN IN FACT THEY ARE DOING NOTHING BUT BREEDING HAUGHTY AND REBELLOUS SPIRITS. SHORTLY WE ARE GOING TO SEE A MOVE OF THE SPIRIT (NOT FLESH) IN THE BODY OF CHRIST AND THE WORLD. GOD HAS NOT PUT US OUT TO DRY SO TO SPEAK. SO BE ENCOURAGED BECAUSE REVIVAL IS IN THE AIR. GOD IS STARTING TO BLOW THE WINDS OF REVIVAL IN A MIGHTY WAY. IF YOU ARE NOT SEEING A MOVE OF GOD THEN YOU JUST MAY BE IN THE WRONG PLACE! REBELS AND DEVILS CONDEMNS AND COMPLAINS, WHILE SAINTS ARE CRYING OUT TO GOD TO DEAL AND HELP HIS CHURCH. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING LATELY? THE REBELS AND DEVILS REALLY DON'T WANT TO SEE GOD MOVE, THEY LOVE CONFUSION. IN FACT THE MORE TROUBLE THE BETTER THEY LIKE IT! PROVERBS 4:16 FOR THEY SLEEP NOT EXCEPT THEY HAVE DONE MISCHIEF; AND THEIR SLEEP IS TAKEN AWAY, UNLESS THEY CAUSE SOME TO FALL.
WE MUST GET OUR EYES OFF THEM AND BACK ON THE GREAT PRIZE, CHRIST HIMSELF. THEY HAVE ALWAYS BE AROUND AND WILL TILL HE TAKES US HOME.(GOOD NEWS) THE CLOSER WE GET TO THE LORD, THE FARTHER BEHIND THEY WILL BECOME AND THE LESS POWER THEY WILL HAVE!AMEN!
THE WORD TELLS US HIS CHILDREN -TO DO GOOD, HEB 13:16. EPH 4:27 NEITHER GIVE PLACE TO THE DEVIL. A PLACE IS A SPOT- OCCUPANCY- LOCATION (A LICENCE). WE MUST REVOKE HIS LICENSE, HIS SPOT AND HIS OCCUPANCY. THE BATTLE IS CLOSE TO BEING OVER, WE MUST PRESS FORWARD. SAINTS WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT, IF WE STAY CLOSE TO THE MASTER.
WATCH FOR THOSE THAT SPEAK OF THE BODY OF CHRIST (CHURCH) WITH CONTEMPT, MALICE OR JUST PLAIN FOOLISHNESS. GOD HIMSELF IS GOING TO STRAIGHTEN HIS CHURCH OUT, HIS BODY AND THE WORLD AS WELL. JUST REMEMBER IT AIN'T OVER YET! REV. 22:12 AND, BEHOLD, I COME QUICKLY; AND MY REWARD IS WITH ME, TO GIVE EVERY MAN ACCORDING AS HIS WORK SHALL BE. AMEN
Special Thanks to Those that remind me it's time for a posting, you know who you are. Two's better that one.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
I Am A Soldier
Houston's Revivals: I AM A SOLDIER IN THE ARMY OF GOD! THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS MY COMMANDING OFFICER! THE BIBLE IS MY CODE OF CONDUCT! FAITH, PRAYER AND THE WORD ARE MY WEAPONS OF WARFARE!
I HAVE BEEN TAUGHT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.TRAINED BY EXPERIENCE, TRIED BY ADVERSITY AND TESTED BY FIRE! I AM A VOLUNTEER IN THIS ARMY AND I AM ENLISTED FOR ETERNITY! I WILL EITHER RETIRE FROM THIS ARMY AT THE RAPTURE OR DIE IN THIS ARMY, BUT I WILL NOT GET OUT, SELL OUT, BE TALKED OUT, OR PUSHED OUT!
I AM FAITHFUL, RELIABLE, CAPABLE AND DEPENDABLE! IF MY GOD NEEDS ME, I AM THERE! IF HE NEEDS ME TO TEACH CHILDREN IN SUNDAY SCHOOL, TO WORK WITH YOUTH, HELP ADULTS, OR JUST SIT AND LEARN, HE CAN USE ME, BECAUSE I AM THERE!
I AM A SOLDIER! I AM NOT A BABY! I DO NOT NEED TO BE PAMPERED, PETTED, PRIMED, PUMPED UP, PICKED UP, OR PEPPED UP! NO ONE HAS TO CALL ME, REMIND ME, WRITE ME, VISIT ME, ENTICE ME, OR LURE ME!
I AM A SOLDIER! I AM NOT A WIMP! I AM IN PLACE, SALUTING MY KING, OPEYING HIS ORDERS, PRAISING HIS NAME AND BUILDING HIS KINGDOM! NO ONE HAS TO SEND ME FLOWERS, GIFTS, FOOD, CARDS, CANDY, OR GIVE ME HANDOUTS! I DON'T NEED TO BE CUDDLED, CRADLED, CARED FOR OR CATERED TO!
I AM COMMITTED! I CANNOT HAVE MY FEELINGS HURT BAD ENOUGH TO TURN ME AROUND! I CANNOT BE DISCOURAGED ENOUGH TO TURN ME ASIDE. I CANNOT LOSE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ME TO QUIT! WHEN JESUS CALLED ME INTO THIS ARMY. I HAD NOTHING! IF I END UP WITH NOTHING. I WILL STILL BREAK EVEN!
I WILL WIN! MY GOD WILL SUPPLY MY NEEDS! I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR! I WILL ALWAYS TRIUMPH! I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST! DEVILS CANNOT DEFEAT ME! PEOPLE CANNOT DISILLUSION ME! WEATHER CANNOT WEARY ME; SICKNESS CANNOT STOP ME! MONEY CANNOT BUY ME! GOVERNMENTS CANNOT SILENCE ME! AND HELL CANNOT HANDLE ME!
I AM A SOLDIER! EVEN DEATH CANNOT DESTORY ME, FOR WHEN MY COMMANDER CALLS ME FROM THIS BATTLEFIELD, HE WILL PROMOTE ME TO CAPTAIN AND THEN BRING ME BACK TO RULE THIS WORLD WITH HIM!
I AM A SOLDIER IN GOD'S ARMY. I WILL NEVER SURRENDER TO THE ENEMY! I WILL NEVER TURN BACK! I AM A SOLDIER MARCHING HEAVENWARD, CLAIMING VICTORY AS I GO!
HERE I STAND! WILL YOU STAND WITH ME? author unknown
DEAR SAINTS, I FELT LEAD TO POST THIS. IT'S A WAR CRY TO OUR GOD AND ENEMY THAT WE ARE GOING FORTH IN FAITH AND VICTORY. DOES THIS NOT MAKE YOU WANT TO CRY OUT- PICK UP THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT (HIS WORD) AND RUN FORWARD INTO THIS BATTLE. IT DOES ME, BECAUSE AS IT SAYS "I AM A SOLDIER"
I HAVE BEEN TAUGHT BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.TRAINED BY EXPERIENCE, TRIED BY ADVERSITY AND TESTED BY FIRE! I AM A VOLUNTEER IN THIS ARMY AND I AM ENLISTED FOR ETERNITY! I WILL EITHER RETIRE FROM THIS ARMY AT THE RAPTURE OR DIE IN THIS ARMY, BUT I WILL NOT GET OUT, SELL OUT, BE TALKED OUT, OR PUSHED OUT!
I AM FAITHFUL, RELIABLE, CAPABLE AND DEPENDABLE! IF MY GOD NEEDS ME, I AM THERE! IF HE NEEDS ME TO TEACH CHILDREN IN SUNDAY SCHOOL, TO WORK WITH YOUTH, HELP ADULTS, OR JUST SIT AND LEARN, HE CAN USE ME, BECAUSE I AM THERE!
I AM A SOLDIER! I AM NOT A BABY! I DO NOT NEED TO BE PAMPERED, PETTED, PRIMED, PUMPED UP, PICKED UP, OR PEPPED UP! NO ONE HAS TO CALL ME, REMIND ME, WRITE ME, VISIT ME, ENTICE ME, OR LURE ME!
I AM A SOLDIER! I AM NOT A WIMP! I AM IN PLACE, SALUTING MY KING, OPEYING HIS ORDERS, PRAISING HIS NAME AND BUILDING HIS KINGDOM! NO ONE HAS TO SEND ME FLOWERS, GIFTS, FOOD, CARDS, CANDY, OR GIVE ME HANDOUTS! I DON'T NEED TO BE CUDDLED, CRADLED, CARED FOR OR CATERED TO!
I AM COMMITTED! I CANNOT HAVE MY FEELINGS HURT BAD ENOUGH TO TURN ME AROUND! I CANNOT BE DISCOURAGED ENOUGH TO TURN ME ASIDE. I CANNOT LOSE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ME TO QUIT! WHEN JESUS CALLED ME INTO THIS ARMY. I HAD NOTHING! IF I END UP WITH NOTHING. I WILL STILL BREAK EVEN!
I WILL WIN! MY GOD WILL SUPPLY MY NEEDS! I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR! I WILL ALWAYS TRIUMPH! I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST! DEVILS CANNOT DEFEAT ME! PEOPLE CANNOT DISILLUSION ME! WEATHER CANNOT WEARY ME; SICKNESS CANNOT STOP ME! MONEY CANNOT BUY ME! GOVERNMENTS CANNOT SILENCE ME! AND HELL CANNOT HANDLE ME!
I AM A SOLDIER! EVEN DEATH CANNOT DESTORY ME, FOR WHEN MY COMMANDER CALLS ME FROM THIS BATTLEFIELD, HE WILL PROMOTE ME TO CAPTAIN AND THEN BRING ME BACK TO RULE THIS WORLD WITH HIM!
I AM A SOLDIER IN GOD'S ARMY. I WILL NEVER SURRENDER TO THE ENEMY! I WILL NEVER TURN BACK! I AM A SOLDIER MARCHING HEAVENWARD, CLAIMING VICTORY AS I GO!
HERE I STAND! WILL YOU STAND WITH ME? author unknown
DEAR SAINTS, I FELT LEAD TO POST THIS. IT'S A WAR CRY TO OUR GOD AND ENEMY THAT WE ARE GOING FORTH IN FAITH AND VICTORY. DOES THIS NOT MAKE YOU WANT TO CRY OUT- PICK UP THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT (HIS WORD) AND RUN FORWARD INTO THIS BATTLE. IT DOES ME, BECAUSE AS IT SAYS "I AM A SOLDIER"
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
"THE COST OF FOLLOWING CHRIST"
Philippians 3:10 That I may know him ... and the fellowship of his sufferings.
It's hard to know Christ without following him into the garden of Gethsemane ("the oil press"). Where he was sorrowful and very heavy. This is where Christ's will die and he choose to do the Father's will. To complete what he came into the world to do. That the bridge between God and man could be mended. Many wants the blessings without suffering. They want to detour by the garden and by-pass the sufferings. Paul on the other hand wanted to know him and the fellowship of his suffering. Paul gave up everthing in order to know Christ and his resurrection power. What are you willing to give up to know Christ. Whatever it is, knowing Christ is more than worth the sacrifice. Most today live there life spending more for clothes, vacations and self than they ever give to God. While others in the world go lacking daily food and the simple or basic necessities of life, even water.
2 Tim 2:6 The husbandman that laboureth must first partakers of the fruits. This is speaking of a farmer who works hard for the harvest. Many in the body of Christ are facing difficult things as well as times. The enemy of our soul has told them they have did something wrong or missed the mark. Remember the word calls Satan a liar! We are facing things, because of the stand that we have taken. One song says " TAKE THIS WHOLE WORLD, BUT GIVE ME JESUS". Only you and God knows truly what it has cost you to serve God and do his work for the kingdom. What ever it maybe, minister, singer, or a sunday school teacher or a child of God. The mountians as well as the valleys. All the tears- fears- rejection from family and peers. Yet our souls still crys give us more of Jesus, his love and his power as well as his mercy and forgiveness. Yes there are some gardens and we may even have to go from time to time through the "valley of Baca" Psa 84:6. A valley of tears that could fill a well. The scripture says " Who passing through" not staying or living, just passing through. With each storm of life and every tear that we face. We begin to relate and share ( a very small portion) of His sufferings. As we reap, just like the farmer, we grow in our relationship with Christ Jesus. That we may KNOW HIM, not JUST KNOW OF HIM. Not just an hour on Sunday morning. A walking and talking relationship that is 24/7 with the Master. We become intimate with Him. Webster's says intimate means close in friendship; familar; close. We come close to Him, and learn His ways and of His faithfulness, as well as His great love for mankind. 1Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Rom 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Saints of God payday is almost here. 1Corinthians 3:8...and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. So dear brother or sister don't give out and don't give in for we are to near the shore! I can almost see the lights of that city. We may have to stop- regroup and pray, BUT WE CAN NEVER QUIT! The reward is too close and the cost would be to great, WE MUST PRESS FORWARD. For soon He shall wipe away our tears ( Rev. 21:4). Many years ago I seen an open vision of the hands on a clock spinning so fast like the blades of a motor fan. I heard the Lord say " THE NIGHT COMETH, WHEN NO MAN CAN WORK" Jn 9:4. Just like the hands of that clock, time is almost spent. So let's win every soul we can, and tell the world of a Savour's love and forgiveness. One day you will be so glad that you did! AMEN
Thank you for all the comments by email and the kind words about the blog site as well as the website. They truly bless and encourage me, because I do this not for myself but for you God's dear children.
It's hard to know Christ without following him into the garden of Gethsemane ("the oil press"). Where he was sorrowful and very heavy. This is where Christ's will die and he choose to do the Father's will. To complete what he came into the world to do. That the bridge between God and man could be mended. Many wants the blessings without suffering. They want to detour by the garden and by-pass the sufferings. Paul on the other hand wanted to know him and the fellowship of his suffering. Paul gave up everthing in order to know Christ and his resurrection power. What are you willing to give up to know Christ. Whatever it is, knowing Christ is more than worth the sacrifice. Most today live there life spending more for clothes, vacations and self than they ever give to God. While others in the world go lacking daily food and the simple or basic necessities of life, even water.
2 Tim 2:6 The husbandman that laboureth must first partakers of the fruits. This is speaking of a farmer who works hard for the harvest. Many in the body of Christ are facing difficult things as well as times. The enemy of our soul has told them they have did something wrong or missed the mark. Remember the word calls Satan a liar! We are facing things, because of the stand that we have taken. One song says " TAKE THIS WHOLE WORLD, BUT GIVE ME JESUS". Only you and God knows truly what it has cost you to serve God and do his work for the kingdom. What ever it maybe, minister, singer, or a sunday school teacher or a child of God. The mountians as well as the valleys. All the tears- fears- rejection from family and peers. Yet our souls still crys give us more of Jesus, his love and his power as well as his mercy and forgiveness. Yes there are some gardens and we may even have to go from time to time through the "valley of Baca" Psa 84:6. A valley of tears that could fill a well. The scripture says " Who passing through" not staying or living, just passing through. With each storm of life and every tear that we face. We begin to relate and share ( a very small portion) of His sufferings. As we reap, just like the farmer, we grow in our relationship with Christ Jesus. That we may KNOW HIM, not JUST KNOW OF HIM. Not just an hour on Sunday morning. A walking and talking relationship that is 24/7 with the Master. We become intimate with Him. Webster's says intimate means close in friendship; familar; close. We come close to Him, and learn His ways and of His faithfulness, as well as His great love for mankind. 1Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Rom 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Saints of God payday is almost here. 1Corinthians 3:8...and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. So dear brother or sister don't give out and don't give in for we are to near the shore! I can almost see the lights of that city. We may have to stop- regroup and pray, BUT WE CAN NEVER QUIT! The reward is too close and the cost would be to great, WE MUST PRESS FORWARD. For soon He shall wipe away our tears ( Rev. 21:4). Many years ago I seen an open vision of the hands on a clock spinning so fast like the blades of a motor fan. I heard the Lord say " THE NIGHT COMETH, WHEN NO MAN CAN WORK" Jn 9:4. Just like the hands of that clock, time is almost spent. So let's win every soul we can, and tell the world of a Savour's love and forgiveness. One day you will be so glad that you did! AMEN
Thank you for all the comments by email and the kind words about the blog site as well as the website. They truly bless and encourage me, because I do this not for myself but for you God's dear children.
Thursday, August 03, 2006
VANISH DEVIL !
Houston's Revivals
Text James 4:7-8
VANISH= web.to disappear; to pass away
If you have serve God anytime at all, you have longed for Rev.20:10 When the devil will be casted into the lake of fire and brimstone, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Until then we must "fight the good fight of faith" 1 Tim 6:12. The mighty God we serve has left us some awesome weapons to fight the enemy with. In the previous blog, I spoke of the weapon of PRAISE.
Heb. 4:12 For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword... . The text of James 4:7 gives us a powerful and great promise. I hear so much "I can't make it, I don't know what I am going to do". In the temptation to go back to the world, to doubt God and his word. To give in to sin and leave the path called straight. The scripture says to "SUBMIT" yourself there to God. To many in the church want to strainghten out others, but we must work on ourselfs. For in the end we will stand before God for ourselves alone. SUBMIT means to be under obedience to God. It will never work trying to serve God half way and not be in full obedience to him and his laws. The promises will never be fulfilled without complete obedience. Then it says to RESIST to stand against; oppose; resist; withstand. There was a time when the church as a whole and as an individuals, we stood against the enemy anyway that we could. We must come back to that again, to see the mighty hand of God begin to work in our lifes again. The text says if we do these two things then something will happen! That the devil will flee. The word flee means in the gr. to vanish; to escape; flee (away). So according to the word, the devil is to be running from us and not us running from him. There are so many things out of order in the church, that God is fixing to set straight. He is coming back for a church on fire. Not lukewarm or cold, half in and half out, but on fire with the great Holy Ghost burning in our souls. You can overcome and cause the devil to flee from you and to vanish from you in that temptation. Two simple steps will bring VICTORY. It sound to good to be true, just to simple to work. We complicate things with our own understanding and reasoning. Remember it's the word of our faithful God. It's not a mere assurance from a man, but God himself. I believe VICTORY is coming to those reading this, as you do what God said, HE WILL DO THE REST. Study His word, pray and fast and watch the mighty hand of God begin to work and Him to begin to answer your prayers. He want to move for you and to bless you as like you have never seen before. He loves us more than we comprehend and will not fail you or I. Will you fail Him?
Text James 4:7-8
VANISH= web.to disappear; to pass away
If you have serve God anytime at all, you have longed for Rev.20:10 When the devil will be casted into the lake of fire and brimstone, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Until then we must "fight the good fight of faith" 1 Tim 6:12. The mighty God we serve has left us some awesome weapons to fight the enemy with. In the previous blog, I spoke of the weapon of PRAISE.
Heb. 4:12 For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword... . The text of James 4:7 gives us a powerful and great promise. I hear so much "I can't make it, I don't know what I am going to do". In the temptation to go back to the world, to doubt God and his word. To give in to sin and leave the path called straight. The scripture says to "SUBMIT" yourself there to God. To many in the church want to strainghten out others, but we must work on ourselfs. For in the end we will stand before God for ourselves alone. SUBMIT means to be under obedience to God. It will never work trying to serve God half way and not be in full obedience to him and his laws. The promises will never be fulfilled without complete obedience. Then it says to RESIST to stand against; oppose; resist; withstand. There was a time when the church as a whole and as an individuals, we stood against the enemy anyway that we could. We must come back to that again, to see the mighty hand of God begin to work in our lifes again. The text says if we do these two things then something will happen! That the devil will flee. The word flee means in the gr. to vanish; to escape; flee (away). So according to the word, the devil is to be running from us and not us running from him. There are so many things out of order in the church, that God is fixing to set straight. He is coming back for a church on fire. Not lukewarm or cold, half in and half out, but on fire with the great Holy Ghost burning in our souls. You can overcome and cause the devil to flee from you and to vanish from you in that temptation. Two simple steps will bring VICTORY. It sound to good to be true, just to simple to work. We complicate things with our own understanding and reasoning. Remember it's the word of our faithful God. It's not a mere assurance from a man, but God himself. I believe VICTORY is coming to those reading this, as you do what God said, HE WILL DO THE REST. Study His word, pray and fast and watch the mighty hand of God begin to work and Him to begin to answer your prayers. He want to move for you and to bless you as like you have never seen before. He loves us more than we comprehend and will not fail you or I. Will you fail Him?
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
"The Spirit of Heaviness"
SPECIAL MESSAGE: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS, WHILE WE WERE ON THE MISSION FIELD FOR THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. SOULS WERE ADDED TO THE KINGDOM, BODIES WERE TOUCHED AND HEALED AS WELL AS SET FREE. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE LORD KEEPING AND WATCHING OVER US.TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY AND PRAISE FOR THE GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE!
ISAIAH 61:3 ... the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness...
While overseas this last time God took me into this verse and show me something that I had never seen before. First of all the scripture says a SPIRIT of heaviness, I believe is attacking the body of Christ. Now before you think I have gone off the deep end, as least hear me out.The original word for spirit of heaviness usually means FAINT, FEEBLE.or WEAK. It is used of a lamp going out (Isa. 42:3) and eyes becoming dim (1Sam. 3:2). Does this not sound like the church of our day?
As we travel and preach the mighty gospel of Jesus Christ. You go to one church and see a mighty move of God and the people on fire for the great King. A year later the ministry is cold and lifeless. Saints that one time had power and victory, walked under the anointing of the Holy Ghost. They are no where to be seen, just drifting away, this should not be. Yes there is a spirit or force that is attacking the saints of God- but we are the overcomers in this warfare of our souls.
The rsv says it like this "a mantle of praise for the spirit of heaviness". There is a way to overcome this spirit and not be overcome by it! PRAISE is a awesome weapon against that spirit. When we come under an attack from the enemy the first thing is our praise the he goes after. Praise is a act of faith, knowing who God is and loving Him just for who He is. And when we Praise Him he comes close to us and we have fellowship with the Great King. Psalms 22:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Father God loves it when we begin to sing and worship Him, it drives back that spirit of heaviness, that weakness, that has come upon us. We become free to live, love and work for the Master of our souls.
Psalms 30:11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and GIRDED me with gladness. Girded with joy as with a garment, surrounding me on every side.
So many times I am reminded that it is not sin to be in a place where you do not know what to do, but in those places we are to still keep our eyes on the Lord and to trust Him that he will bring us out. Read 2 Chronicles 20, the whole chapter. It tell us of a man's faith and trust in God by the name of Jehoshaphat. Ther battle was won by them praising God. Let me put this in here, there are two times to praise God. 1) is when you feel like it. 2) is when you don't feel like it. As we begin to cloth ourselves in His garment that He has given us of Praise. Something happen it the spirit realm. It the spirit realm victory is already ours. When Christ hung on the cross and said " It is finished" Jn 19:30. The Victory was won in every area of our life, no matter what! I believe praise bring it from the spirit realm into our natural realm. So you do not have to be depressed and faint, put on you grament or mantle of praise. You make not feel like it at first, but when you wade into the spirit, the presents of God will come. Tears will flow, joy will return and strength for your journey will come! I feel the presents of God as I write this, some have been under the attack of this spirit for along time and just didn't know what to do. Well now you do, start giving praises to Him. Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees. This come from Isaiah 35:3 and is talking about people who are worn and sick and who are totally discouraged. So take courage and persevere to the end. Jesus is soon coming and has a crown for us who have been faithful. We are to close to the city to give up or give out. LET'S PRAISE THE THE SOON COMING KING!
IF THIS HAS BLESSED YOUR SOUL OR HELPED YOU IN ANY WAY, PLEASE LET US KNOW, IT WILL FUEL THE FIRE FOR MORE THAT THE LORD LAYS ON OUR HEART!
ISAIAH 61:3 ... the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness...
While overseas this last time God took me into this verse and show me something that I had never seen before. First of all the scripture says a SPIRIT of heaviness, I believe is attacking the body of Christ. Now before you think I have gone off the deep end, as least hear me out.The original word for spirit of heaviness usually means FAINT, FEEBLE.or WEAK. It is used of a lamp going out (Isa. 42:3) and eyes becoming dim (1Sam. 3:2). Does this not sound like the church of our day?
As we travel and preach the mighty gospel of Jesus Christ. You go to one church and see a mighty move of God and the people on fire for the great King. A year later the ministry is cold and lifeless. Saints that one time had power and victory, walked under the anointing of the Holy Ghost. They are no where to be seen, just drifting away, this should not be. Yes there is a spirit or force that is attacking the saints of God- but we are the overcomers in this warfare of our souls.
The rsv says it like this "a mantle of praise for the spirit of heaviness". There is a way to overcome this spirit and not be overcome by it! PRAISE is a awesome weapon against that spirit. When we come under an attack from the enemy the first thing is our praise the he goes after. Praise is a act of faith, knowing who God is and loving Him just for who He is. And when we Praise Him he comes close to us and we have fellowship with the Great King. Psalms 22:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Father God loves it when we begin to sing and worship Him, it drives back that spirit of heaviness, that weakness, that has come upon us. We become free to live, love and work for the Master of our souls.
Psalms 30:11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and GIRDED me with gladness. Girded with joy as with a garment, surrounding me on every side.
So many times I am reminded that it is not sin to be in a place where you do not know what to do, but in those places we are to still keep our eyes on the Lord and to trust Him that he will bring us out. Read 2 Chronicles 20, the whole chapter. It tell us of a man's faith and trust in God by the name of Jehoshaphat. Ther battle was won by them praising God. Let me put this in here, there are two times to praise God. 1) is when you feel like it. 2) is when you don't feel like it. As we begin to cloth ourselves in His garment that He has given us of Praise. Something happen it the spirit realm. It the spirit realm victory is already ours. When Christ hung on the cross and said " It is finished" Jn 19:30. The Victory was won in every area of our life, no matter what! I believe praise bring it from the spirit realm into our natural realm. So you do not have to be depressed and faint, put on you grament or mantle of praise. You make not feel like it at first, but when you wade into the spirit, the presents of God will come. Tears will flow, joy will return and strength for your journey will come! I feel the presents of God as I write this, some have been under the attack of this spirit for along time and just didn't know what to do. Well now you do, start giving praises to Him. Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees. This come from Isaiah 35:3 and is talking about people who are worn and sick and who are totally discouraged. So take courage and persevere to the end. Jesus is soon coming and has a crown for us who have been faithful. We are to close to the city to give up or give out. LET'S PRAISE THE THE SOON COMING KING!
IF THIS HAS BLESSED YOUR SOUL OR HELPED YOU IN ANY WAY, PLEASE LET US KNOW, IT WILL FUEL THE FIRE FOR MORE THAT THE LORD LAYS ON OUR HEART!
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Houston's Revivals
HE MUST INCREASE, BUT I MUST DECREASE. JOHN 3:30
WARNING: THIS MESSAGE IS NOT FOR THOSE PLAYING WITH GOD OR PLAYING CHURCH. IT IS FOR MATURE STRONG SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY OF GOD OR THAT DESIRE TO BE!
Not to many will argue that we are living in the last days- the bible tells us- the news media reminds us. Yet we are not living as if it's the last days. not many are crying for lost love ones or lost souls. The main church world is caught up in the race of life, one trying to out do the other.
There are few that are willing to die to self, to see the promises of God manifested in our lifes. It's scares me to read where the Son of the living God had to cry and pray "... but as thou wilt". Matt 26:39 Yet we go to church, live our lifes as if there should be no suffering or pleading with God for his real will for our lives. Just give me this and that. Please don't ask anything of me.
As time is winding up, we must get serious with ourself and God.
Dare we go before Him and ask of strength and power to live and serve Him! Dare we ask and seek for His anointing that will destory the yoke of sin and bondage off of His people, our loved ones and even the world as we know it. Gen. 32:24 we see where Jacob took hold of the angel of the Lord and refused to let go till he blessed him. How dare a man wrestle with God, but he did. He began the struggle as a deceiver, a supplanter and a cheater. It ended with him as a prince of God. It costed him, his hip joint, most say he walked with limp the rest of his life. With each step or limp he was reminded, every time someone called his name, he was no longer what he was. Oh but that he was what God desired him to be. I am not what I was over thirty years ago when I started this walk with the Lord. Nor am I what I want and desire to be. Dare I wrestle with God to die more? How can we settle for anything less?. He said the works He did, we could do greater. Jn 14:12
Dare we set our goals so high and challenge ourself in such away. YES, YES, YES
We must not fall short, too many are needing us, depending upon us. We must fulfill our calling, many are in the valley of decision, the harvest is truly white. There is inspiration- revelation and yes, visitation awaiting us. ONE LIFE WHICH SOON BE PAST, ONLY WHAT IS DONE FOR CHRIST WILL LAST. Who is up for the challenge?
Please remember us in prayer as we will be going to the mission field again in about two weeks at the time of this writing.
WARNING: THIS MESSAGE IS NOT FOR THOSE PLAYING WITH GOD OR PLAYING CHURCH. IT IS FOR MATURE STRONG SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY OF GOD OR THAT DESIRE TO BE!
Not to many will argue that we are living in the last days- the bible tells us- the news media reminds us. Yet we are not living as if it's the last days. not many are crying for lost love ones or lost souls. The main church world is caught up in the race of life, one trying to out do the other.
There are few that are willing to die to self, to see the promises of God manifested in our lifes. It's scares me to read where the Son of the living God had to cry and pray "... but as thou wilt". Matt 26:39 Yet we go to church, live our lifes as if there should be no suffering or pleading with God for his real will for our lives. Just give me this and that. Please don't ask anything of me.
As time is winding up, we must get serious with ourself and God.
Dare we go before Him and ask of strength and power to live and serve Him! Dare we ask and seek for His anointing that will destory the yoke of sin and bondage off of His people, our loved ones and even the world as we know it. Gen. 32:24 we see where Jacob took hold of the angel of the Lord and refused to let go till he blessed him. How dare a man wrestle with God, but he did. He began the struggle as a deceiver, a supplanter and a cheater. It ended with him as a prince of God. It costed him, his hip joint, most say he walked with limp the rest of his life. With each step or limp he was reminded, every time someone called his name, he was no longer what he was. Oh but that he was what God desired him to be. I am not what I was over thirty years ago when I started this walk with the Lord. Nor am I what I want and desire to be. Dare I wrestle with God to die more? How can we settle for anything less?. He said the works He did, we could do greater. Jn 14:12
Dare we set our goals so high and challenge ourself in such away. YES, YES, YES
We must not fall short, too many are needing us, depending upon us. We must fulfill our calling, many are in the valley of decision, the harvest is truly white. There is inspiration- revelation and yes, visitation awaiting us. ONE LIFE WHICH SOON BE PAST, ONLY WHAT IS DONE FOR CHRIST WILL LAST. Who is up for the challenge?
Please remember us in prayer as we will be going to the mission field again in about two weeks at the time of this writing.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
A Time Of Refreshing
Song of Solomon 2:12
This scripture speaks of the flowers appearing on the the earth, and the time of the birds singing. It's spring time, my favorite time of the year. It's as if the earth is being replenished or refreshed, coming back to life after a long sleep of winter. The warmeth of the sun and the singing of the birds, you just feel so alive.I pray that all would feel this way, and rejoice. There are many in the body of Christ who just do not feel this way, they are stuck in a winter season of there life. It's as if there are no birds singing or beautiful flowers in bloom. I have a word for you right in this season in your life. Acts 3:19 ... when the times of refreshing SHALL come from the PRESENCE OF THE LORD. This gr. word refreshing means properly, a recovery of breath, i.e.(fig) revival. It means refreshment, after being heated with labour, running. Its seem many of God's children are just running in life and labouring and are worn out SPIRITULLY. We have forgotten that in the Lord's presence's there is a breath of fresh air, to cool us and refresh us in these hard times in which we live.To look into his face, in his presence. We take times for everything but God. Oh he will always be there, when I get ready, I will go to Him. Now is the time to run to Him, when we are weak and worn down by the cares of life. There is strength and help, that is just a prayer away. Just as the earth is waking up from the long sleep, we can be awaken from our spiritual sleep, I hear God's alarm clock going off. He saying" Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, I WILL give you REST". Matt 11:28 He said cast that care or burden on him, and rest. The Lord wants to bless His children, he wants to help them and supply their every need. We fail in even going to him for help, we look to everything but him. Forgive us Father, allow us into your presence once again where is all that we will ever need. Hebrews 4:16" Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to HELP IN TIME OF NEED".
If this blesses you, please email me and let me know, also if you have a prayer request email it to brjoey@bellsouth.net and I will help you carry it before the Lord.
This scripture speaks of the flowers appearing on the the earth, and the time of the birds singing. It's spring time, my favorite time of the year. It's as if the earth is being replenished or refreshed, coming back to life after a long sleep of winter. The warmeth of the sun and the singing of the birds, you just feel so alive.I pray that all would feel this way, and rejoice. There are many in the body of Christ who just do not feel this way, they are stuck in a winter season of there life. It's as if there are no birds singing or beautiful flowers in bloom. I have a word for you right in this season in your life. Acts 3:19 ... when the times of refreshing SHALL come from the PRESENCE OF THE LORD. This gr. word refreshing means properly, a recovery of breath, i.e.(fig) revival. It means refreshment, after being heated with labour, running. Its seem many of God's children are just running in life and labouring and are worn out SPIRITULLY. We have forgotten that in the Lord's presence's there is a breath of fresh air, to cool us and refresh us in these hard times in which we live.To look into his face, in his presence. We take times for everything but God. Oh he will always be there, when I get ready, I will go to Him. Now is the time to run to Him, when we are weak and worn down by the cares of life. There is strength and help, that is just a prayer away. Just as the earth is waking up from the long sleep, we can be awaken from our spiritual sleep, I hear God's alarm clock going off. He saying" Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, I WILL give you REST". Matt 11:28 He said cast that care or burden on him, and rest. The Lord wants to bless His children, he wants to help them and supply their every need. We fail in even going to him for help, we look to everything but him. Forgive us Father, allow us into your presence once again where is all that we will ever need. Hebrews 4:16" Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to HELP IN TIME OF NEED".
If this blesses you, please email me and let me know, also if you have a prayer request email it to brjoey@bellsouth.net and I will help you carry it before the Lord.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
The Sword of Goliath 1Sam.21:8-9
The lord has taken me to this many times in the last few weeks. The one day king David was running from Saul. One place he said "there is but a step between me and death. David was speaking of a physical death at the hand of his enemy Saul. There are many that are a step between them and a spiritual death. They are cold and not praying or reading the holy word of God. Just going through the motion, without the joy and peace they one time had! There is hope and help for that one who wants it. Praise the lamb of God! There is VICTORY FOR EVERY SOUL THAT CRIES OUT TO GOD. He is a God of restoration, not just for the lost souls of man.Also those who are battle worn and beaten down from the storms and the cares of life. It is a wonderful thing to see the mighty hand of God work in a person life and see homes and lifes restored. Fathers and Mothers taking there place back. But what about the weary child of God who have done there best and just seem as if the is no more strenght to fight another battle. Just as David was running for his natural life, many are running for there spiritual life. As David took hold of the sword of Goliath, there was not another like it! He remembered the day he stood on Goliath chest and cut off his head. How that God had deliver this giant into a young man's hands with only a sling and stone plus a great faith in God. Remember when the Lord worked a miracle in your life. When He made a way where there was no way to be made.When he broke a fever, way over into the night. Well the bible tells us " Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever. Heb".13:8 He has not changed, reach back for the sword of yesterday's miracle and draw strength form it. God will not fail you now , or tomorrow. He is a faithful God, that we can trust. Take back your joy, peace, and strength, your home, health whatever the devil has taken from you. Our lord and soon coming king died so that we can have VICTORY in our lifes, anything else is not His will!
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