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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Faith is the shield that goes before you, build it up with the Word.
Faith is the shield, but the Word makes that shield effective against ANY weapon. Holding up a shield not full of faith ( faith-ful) is extremely dangerous because the enemy can utterly destroy it.
Just as your body needs constant sustenance provided by oxygen water and food, your spirit man needs constant sustenance which can only come from the Word of your Creator. It cannot come from other books, tapes, CD’s courses, seminars- they have the ability to edify, embellish and educate but they are tools…. not food!. The only source of food is My true Word. Once fully fueled by the Word, it will be easy to instantly evaluate the merits of any of these tools. Saving you from being led astray or being deceived.
“Oh , but the Bible is not current for today and it is too complicated” you say.
That is because you are reading it in the flesh and not through your spirit. You have to push past the flesh and let the Spirit that lives in you come to the fore. Then that Word comes alive in your hands. You savor it and it excites you and you constantly desire more and more of it. These words were written by men, but under the direct guidance and inspiration of the Spirit of Almighty loving YAH of all creation. These Words of Life are as relevant today as the day the events told of in the Word took place. You are advised not to ignore them.
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
“Every set back or period of inertia has followed your loss of focused faith. Hold your purpose in the forefront of your mind and measure the consistency and congruence of your actions with your purpose. This will allow you to constantly correct your course. As we have discussed many times you should not be operating in accordance with the world’s concept of timing. At the supernatural level you just have to follow the formula that we have repeatedly discussed and your flow will be continuous.
Like many prophetic declarations the degree of the manifestation of the prophecy is contingent on your obedience. If you look at the miracles that did occur, they were birthed out of your periods of obedience. If you desire to live in the flow of the miraculous, simply learn to flow in obedience. Once you get a correct perception of what that means, it will become easier to maintain. It can never be without challenge, because the flesh is forever in conflict with the Spirit. Through obedience it is of course possible to keep the flesh subdued and increase the flow of joy.
Obedience brings all the positive things that you desire in your life. Disobedience of course brings the opposite. Therefore there is nothing to discuss, there is a choice to be made, it is that simple. At the end of a year, people are always looking for a ‘magic button’. They want something to press or do that is going to make the new year better than the old one. They busy themselves making their resolutions and declarations, about how through their own strength they are going to make great changes. At the first sight of a challenge, their fleshly resolve literally folds up and leaves them disappointed. I have not called you to live this way says God. You have your unique and perfect blueprint, all you have to do is apply it consistently and with focus.
Know also that the path can only be walked in a spirit of love and joy. Attempting to pursue this life out of a sense of religious obedience is as bad as not doing it at all.
Celebrate every successful step on the path with joy, praise, peace and thanksgiving. Observe any shortfall briefly and move on immediately and stay in the flow. Do not give any energy to any incidents of missing the mark. Observe them, repent and move on without looking back. Giving them energy gives them life and invites the spirits accompanying them to hang around or return later. Giving them energy brings condemnation and you already know that there is no condemnation in Christ says the Lord.
So stay in My flow and keep making forward progress. It is impossible for the enemy to defeat you when you are flowing forward in the Spirit says God. Only when you are standing still, or in negative inertia or when you are reaching back into the past (going backwards), do you become vulnerable. So use the formula to ensure continuous forward progress and watch the flow of miracles break through in your life.”
* the formula is on our main page under ‘ our story’
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
” The wisdom I send upon you must be mingled with your faith and love so that you may perform My will says the Lord.
You are called to maturity and must act accordingly. Shepherd your family and your flock with kindness and authority. Let love always be the first motivator .
The transference of wealth that you hear of is happening right now says the Lord. You must position yourself to participate, using the talents I have vested in you says the Lord. Remember that the flow must be continuous. As it flows forth from you it will flow back to you multiplied .
Your purpose will only fully unfold as you take bold steps forwards. Your overarching vision is to be pleasing in My sight and to perform My will says the Lord.
Better a small step today born out of faith, than a huge leap at some time in the future when it appears that all of the ‘conditions’ are right. Faith in action creates its own conditions says the Lord . Learn to let your faith precede you and you will marvel at the outcome.
Create a list of 4 small steps that you can take in the next 30 days. Take one step per week and develop the habit of making progress towards your step each day, then each half of the day, then each hour of the day. Ultimately every action of the day, every thought , every decision, every instruction will be carrying you towards the outcome of which you are already confident, because you spoke it into existence under My anointing and you proceed towards it under the teaching of My wisdom and you gain support from others through the application of My love.
There it is then faith , love and wisdom, the armory of the true soldier of God. With these weapons applied in your life through My Holy Spirit you cannot fail. Your purpose will become self evident and every day will be filled with joy as the worries of this world will have no room to compete for your attention says the Lord”
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
In this teaching, the Lord was talking to me about a discussion that we had regarding converting my office into a special sanctuary where I can spend time with Him. I know this is not an option for everyone but if it is possible for you to have such a place where you spend your private quiet time with the Father, I highly recommended it! This particular issue of finance, is one of the most abused in the religious world. Be warned here, God is not to be treated like an ATM machine. He will honor what you ask of Him in terms of multiplying the “seeds” you sow through your giving. Having said that, be cognizant of the importance of His suggestion that you “do not lay up treasure for yourself here on earth.” Make sure that you are building on the Platform of your salvation with “gold, silver and precious stones”. This can only be achieved when you put the needs of others above your own needs.
” You are still hovering around the edges of the anointing. There is so much more for you if you will just press through to the deeper levels says the Lord.
The building of your faith will bring total commitment, which is what is required. To be anything else requires you to remain in the world and this is unacceptable. You now need to choose to make the same level of commitment to your spiritual life.
If your former office is to be a sanctuary it must be kept the way a sanctuary should be. The anointing will be super evident in that place at all times. It should be a place of harmony of prayer, praise and worship. Pray before every action. Let the spirit take the lead. Get the flesh out of the way. You are no longer ‘self employed’, you are ‘God employed’. What manner of servant are you?
The choices are there for you! The reason for you to study again about sowing and reaping is to make sure you understand the importance of naming the seeds. It is clearly evident that all of the seeds that I have produced will produce only that for which they were intended. No other outcome is possible.
Through the advent of money I have given you the same power. You can sow this seed of money into lives, ministries and really anywhere the Spirit leads you. However, money carries no genetic code. It is purely an instrument of transaction. It is not the money itself that does anything. It is the FAITH behind the action that bears the fruit.
In order for faith to have effect, there has to be action with it. Naming the seed before sowing embeds the ‘code’ into that seed, so that the fruit that it will produce is pre-determined. You already know that nothing is left to chance. Every outcome is the result of a previous action.
Take today and stick with determination to the plan you presented last night . Do not waiver from it. Let nothing sway you. Achieve this for today and tomorrow will take care of itself. Consistent persistent application out of obedience is what is required of you.
Obedience is difficult, challenging and can be uncomfortable at first. Once it has transcended the flesh, all of those emotions are washed away in a flood of joy. The joy that can only be known through the total control of My Holy Spirit and walking each day with Me right there next to you.
Strive for the joy, for there is nothing that can compare. Those who I have equipped as leaders, should lead where it is appropriate, follow where it is prudent and be humble and loving at all times. As you grow in wisdom, remember that love, faith and wisdom are inseparable. If one is missing the other two will be diminished to the degree that they are no longer effective. “
Proverbs 9
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
This word again speaks to the importance of taking “refreshing” times during the course of your day. This is the only way to be sure that your focus is fully on God’s will for your life and not your own. It is the only way to make sure that you are being guided by His Holy Spirit and not influenced by the ways of the world.
“ The sun will go up and go down everyday, that, you can be sure of. My anointing and My Holy Spirit are equally as certain. However some days you cannot actually see the sun because the clouds or the mist masks its appearance. It is still there though!
So it is with the anointing of My Holy Spirit. It is always there, but sometimes it will be hidden from you by the clouds and the mist of this world and it is up to you to reach through and sweep away those obstructions.
The best way to do this, is through speaking My words, through prayer and direct connection with My Holy Spirit.
To take a true refreshing time, you must leave the place of your labor, you cannot successfully and fully give your attention to Me if you are surrounded by the environment that has worldly connections in plain view. Detach yourself and put yourself away for those hours so that you truly have an opportunity to be refreshed “
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
“ The sweet holy music is pleasing to Me, as is a fragrant atmosphere.
To create the ‘hedge of Job’, these things must be in evidence.
Be sure to operate on My timetable and not that of the world. When things ‘pop up’ to cause you distraction, before acting upon them, you must ask the question, ‘where is the fruit’ ? If it is not clearly evident, then you will discern that it is not My intervention and you can discard it.
The sin that so easily besets you, is a problem for most believers and is something that you absolutely have to gain victory over, if you are going to assist others to not fall into this snare of the enemy. It is so difficult from a worldly standpoint, to resist bowing to the disappointment. The flesh wants to cry out “oh Lord why me”? or “how could you let that happen?” or “but I thought You said…”
My child , there is so much you cannot understand from your current perspective, so rather focus on that which you can understand. The love of the living God is true and all encompassing, it can overcome any disappointment of the flesh. If My Spirit is abiding with you in fullness, nothing will be able to penetrate your hedge.
Do not forget, if you leave even the smallest hole, the enemy will come in and he will attack you. Watch for others that could make holes in your hedge, even inadvertently, with a word , a deed or a distraction. When you leave the protection of your dwelling place, be even more careful that your are wearing the full armor of God. Would a soldier at war walk naked into enemy territory with no weapon or protection? As absurd as it sounds, my people do it on a daily basis and wonder why so many are falling.
The enemy has a very clear purpose. To disrupt and destroy the lives of the saints. This is not a week end hobby for him. This is not a game, this is warfare! This is a 24/7 unrelenting battle. This is the most serious fight of your lives on earth. This enemy has the power to destroy the lives of My people . Therefor they must not let down the guard of My protection.
They must not underestimate the seriousness of this situation. Running the race of the righteous is a difficult enough proposition. Make no mistake, this race track is riddled with land mines, steep hills and false tracks laid right next to the real one which a runner that loses his focus for even a brief moment, could find himself upon unawares.
It all brings you back again to faith. This faith should be like the manna of old. Renew it every day. Yesterdays faith is not what you need today.
Walk in the anointing continually, for the decisions and actions of an anointed man being used of My Spirit will always be perfect.
The imperfections only arise when you allow the flesh to participate.
Eat the word, build the faith, then you will have the strength required to carry the anointing at all times. Therein lies perfection. Strive for it , hunger after it . There are no words that can adequately express the power of the outcome, except to say that those with this level of faith , will be known as the FAITH-full and you know who they are- so ask yourself as you read these words….am I doing all that My Lord has asked of me?”
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
“Actions speak louder than words , says YAHUWAH. There are many people who ‘talk a good story’ of being a Christian or being a believer. As I have said, you will know them by their fruits. No fruit was ever produced by purely thinking about it. Yes the thinking is the catalyst- it is the beginning of the process, but still the action required to put those thoughts to proper use has to take place.
Remember again, that faith without works is dead, likewise, thoughts without action are dead.
Do not fall into the trap of being a ‘thinking only’ believer, for this is a grave error. This is why I call people to be doers of My word and not just hearers. The thinking believer can become very righteous and effective in his own mind. However this will have no impact of any positive consequences in the coming Kingdom. Your thoughts will add nothing on your foundational platform, unless they are accompanied by the necessary actions. The only way that fruit is produced is by action.
There will be many on that Day that will swell with pride over the knowledge of My word, they will be eagerly anticipating their reward for their diligence in studying. A man whose head is full of the wisdom of the Word, that has not put it into action, is no different than the wicked servant who buried his talent. He is no more mature, because of his knowledge as it has profited him nothing. The same can be said of those that study and then teach in error, because it is easier or more gainful in the world. In fact they will be more severely judged for as teachers they have a greater responsibility.
You must be mindful of the importance of action. Put your faith before you and start ‘doing’. You will be in awe of the outcome. It is no good standing in all of your ‘runners clothes’, with your new shoes on and then being too fearful to step out on the track. The die is cast, you are now inexorably on this journey – the days are shortening and you must constantly ask the question ‘where is the fruit?
If you ask this before every action you will have a clear determination as to the origin of the thoughts that you are contemplating. Beware of the thoughts that try and slip in from the world. You know they are of the enemy. Apply the test: ‘where is the fruit’ and their deceit will be instantly revealed.
You must become more contemplative, more discerning and less impulsive. Take everything under consideration and let My Spirit be your decision maker. Calmness and peacefulness, humility and focus of purpose are the hallmarks of a true race runner. Nurture these qualities, seek after them earnestly. They are all found in My Word and will be of great comfort to you”
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
” It is important for you to discover an essential key in the understanding of the manner in which the race runner seeking first the kingdom, shall live. ONLY a life lived by faith can attain to the prize.
Do not be deceived because you know that faith without works is dead. However, faith is the catalyst for every work. It is through faith only that you will know that you have heard My voice and that you are doing My will. People who constantly seek confirmation after confirmation of everything they think they hear, are just manifesting their lack of faith.
It is true that I instruct that you should test words and prophecies against My Word, but this is not the same thing. True faith requires boldness. If you ask for an outcome, you must precisely take the steps that you know will produce that outcome. Believing that it will happen before you even take the first step.
Just as the faith is sure, the necessary works must be carried out otherwise the end result cannot be as you have desired. Lack of faith causes falling short of the desired outcome. The Yasarelites believed and they were saved out of Egypt , but their faith was sporadic and they therefore did not complete all of their works in a satisfactory manner ,so they were prevented from entering into the fullness of their expectation.
Faith is the unfailing ingredient in every level of salvation. For if your faith is true, you will boldly take the necessary steps and the spirit filled works will follow. Your faith needs to be constantly fed. It is like a flickering flame , but you need to build it up into a raging fire. When your faith is such, the flame will emanate from you as a bright burning light- you will be as a beacon in the world and people will wonder at your brightness and the joy that accompanies it.
So how do you do that? Oh it is yet so simple but so many people walk right past the keys because of the simplicity.’Faith comes by hearing and hearing comes by the Word of YAH’
Immerse yourselves in the understanding of My Word and your faith will be kindled and your fire will burn brighter and brighter.
People think they have faith, but they seldom have even the beginnings of faith. Living by faith in the world is contrary to every inclination of the flesh. The flesh wants to have faith in itself or in some other person. It wants to have faith in something it can feel, touch and see. This is not true faith- it is merely an imitation.
Faith is knowing that everything that you do, is building upon your foundation and that you trust only in YAHUWAH to provide you with the right material”
Romans 1:17 – the righteous shall live by their faith ; I Cor 3: 10-20 – The Foundation, rewards and loss
Once you are saved, ( first level) you then have to deny yourself and pick up your cross (Matt 16 ) and ‘save your soul’ 1 Pet 1:9 “for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls”
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
” This is the time to press forward sayeth the Lord. Know that I am with you and that I am your strength, your light and your life.
The way ahead is filled with challenges and opportunities and different choice of direction, but My Spirit will be your discerner.
The world will lay snares for your feet, but I will show you the true path. Do not shrink back now for your real race is yet to begin. This is simply a time of preparation. This is like the time of the runner when he runs lap after lap of the training field, improving his time, increasing the condition of his body. Train diligently that you become great runners.
Don’t forget that all great runners were once great walkers. Wear the vest of the righteous which comes through My Word, that is how the true runners are identified. Tether yourself together for the race, as does the helper with the blind runner. Encourage and uplift each other over the rocky ground and the steep hills. In this manner one will not be ahead of the other and one will not be left behind.
Drink from the well of My wisdom and replenish your souls regularly, even daily is not enough for fullness. The measure to which I can abide with you is a reflection of the measure to which you can cast out the world from your life. Your breakthrough is near, remember it is a “break” through, so you must bear heavily upon the situation to cause it to break. I see your willingness, just employ your efforts in the right measure and I will add to you beyond your expectations.
Make your dreams the true dreams of your heart, not to please others not to appear righteous. The true righteous man is the one that follows the desires of his heart with My Spirit power behind him. It is I that gives you eyes to see the visions for your heart. You must discern them and step forward in faith to attain them, for it will take huge faith before you can see them in the worldly realm.
It takes little faith to believe for today’s meal. To believe for the resources to feed 1000 today takes more faith. Such faith comes only by My Spirit through My word, back to the formula again!
Be blessed and be happy and have the joyful expectation of a child that is soon to be blessed abundantly for I am your strength says the Lord”
The Formula is on the main page under ‘our story’
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
” I have set before you the opportunities and abilities required to obtain the desires of your heart, make sure that you truly know the desires of your own hearts.
Make sure that your vision for the direction you are taking is clear. How else can you know if it is the right path if you cannot see it? The things that you cannot see are things that are in the darkness. There is no prize in the pursuit of darkness. Faith has no respect of size. If you can believe for something and you know it would not grieve Me, I can bring it to pass through your effort.
I have never given men vision. I give them the ability to see the vision. Stay close to Me and I will open your eyes, your vision should come from your heart not your head.
Imagine yourself doing the things that would best lead you to the prize you strive after; that will lead you to a clear picture of the vision which will be your quest. Pursue that through Me and I will add to your strength, your abilities and your joy. To pursue vision under your own strength is folly, for therein lies the prize of men.
Be eager but not anxious, be in awe but not fearful, be blessed but not boastful, be willing but not willful. Be loving and My love will increase with you “
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