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John 8:54-55 Jesus answered, if I honor myself, my honor is nothing: it is my Father that honors me; of whom ye say that he is your God: 55 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying. (KJV)
When watching some of mans’ so called ministries, they hand pick certain people that will say nice things about their organizations thinking it will give them creditability. The people running these organizations are not really preachers of truth; instead they have become more like C.E.O’s of large manmade religious corporations. The problem is the same thing we see illustrated in the verse above, they never got to know Christ personally and don’t know who God is either; so instead of bringing honor to His name they end up in shame. I John 2:18-20 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. 20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. (KJV) The reason these antichrists have been popping up more frequently lately is because we are in the last days in which it was prophesied that the Holy Spirit would be poured out on mankind. What you will find the Spirit revealing is the name of Christ, the Son of the living God. So by keeping Christ out of the pulpits it keeps God out as well, which is why the enemy is out and about coming against this revelation. I John 2:21-23 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist that denies the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denies the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledges the Son hath the Father also. (KJV) Remember what our Lord said would happen to those that denied Him before men? When they don’t truly know His name, He will in turn say He never knew them either. Again we see the Father and Son are a package deal don’t we? I John 4:1-3 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know you the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesses not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. (KJV) The same test God will be giving someday before His throne is one you can give to others to know if they truly are of God. If their answer doesn’t involve Jesus Christ and His doctrine, I would be dusting my feet off and walking away because they are not bringing honor to our Father or His Son. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. (KJV) Oooops, there is that term “many” again; and the common theme among these “many” is a name that they obviously were not aware of. When they do not honor the Father with the correct name of His Son, we see in return He does not know their name or have it recorded in His book of life. Dearly loved, don’t be like the many; instead be as the few who honor the Father in Spirit and in truth through and in His Son Christ Jesus. God bless and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Proverbs 30:4-5 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in a garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell? 5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. (KJV)
In our search for truth throughout the scriptures the question is asked about God with mention of His Son also. When you are asked personally about God and His Son will you be able to give the correct response knowing who it came from? If you truly desire to make it to your eternal destination you will need to hear firsthand from the Son so that you will be able to give honor to the Father. John 3:11-13 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, we speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. (KJV) Though man has tried many ways to ascend to heaven through various doctrines that they think will give them access, we see the Son who was sent our way, to show us the way. This man is an eyewitness to what is taking place in heaven and the plan of salvation God has given, so that mankind can make it there also. John 17:1-3 These words spoke Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. (KJV) Many today dishonor God by claiming Jesus was God. What they are doing is leaving out the Son who was sent by God so that we to could glorify His name. This man is the only one that has eternal life which He is willing to give freely to any and all that are willing to worship God in Spirit and in truth. John 17:24-26 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou loved me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. (KJV) This was our Lord’s prayer shortly before His departure from planet earth. We see who God sent our way to present His plan of salvation to us as well as the glory God had bestowed upon Him. If God has given Jesus Christ glory and honor, shouldn’t that be good enough for His church? II John 1:7-10 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. 9 Whosoever transgresses, and abides not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abides in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: (KJV) Some of these people you are saying amen with, are not really bringing honor and glory to God because they do not know the doctrine of Christ. It’s important that you know the Son in order to bring honor to the Father. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Peter 1:7-8 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: (KJV)
The reason your faith is on trial is because you are bringing honor to God by knowing His Son Jesus Christ and the only doctrine that sets His people free. Again we see that this is not something you will see with the carnal eye; it takes enlightenment from above to see the true honor and glory that is in the Father and the Son. Matthew11:25-27 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knows the Son, but the Father; neither knows any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. (KJV) No man knows who the Father is, unless they know the Son who has to be revealed to them personally. Many have searched the scriptures and have come up with many names for Him, but few have truly received firsthand knowledge from above to know who they are in Christ. John 15:22-24 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. 23 He that hates me hates my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. (KJV) We are encouraged to think it not strange when a fiery trial comes our way, because those that are in the flesh will not receive the things of God so they take it out on the messengers. Notice giving honor to the Son also honors the Father; the flip side is when they hate the Son they hate the Father as well. What you will find consistently throughout the Word is that this is a package deal, a combination if you would. You can’t have one without the other. John 6:44-47 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 45 It is written in the prophets, and they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. 46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. 47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. (KJV) Given the fact that no man can see, why not go to the ‘one mediator’ that is able to give you a clear insight into the realm of the Spirit? Many today are giving carnal accounts of the Son and only pray in the name of Jesus, leaving Christ out of their teachings and prayers. Not something our Father honors. John 14:6-9 Jesus says unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it suffices us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father? (KJV) The first thing a good detective does is seek out evidence from an eyewitness. You have been assigned to a spiritual case and you need to seek out and detect for yourself who our Father is, and who the Son is who will give us an accurate firsthand account. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. John 5:39-41 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. 41 I receive not honor from men. (KJV)
My issue with mans’ doctrines today is that they don’t give honor to the Father, because they ignore His Son. When doing a search of the scriptures one should know the mystery of the gospel that will bring life to the Word and give you a rock solid foundation to build on. Many today are more interested in what man has to say than God Himself, worshipping the creation more than the Creator. John 5:42-44 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. 43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. 44 How can ye believe, which receive honor one of another, and seek not the honor that cometh from God only? (KJV) Today if a big name preacher was to show up in town, many would flock to hear what they claim brings honor to God; but for those that have the eyes of their understanding enlightened, they find that God is revealing more than just a man named Jesus, He is revealing Christ the Son of the living God, the light that brings understanding to the world. Today I hear of so few that teach the doctrine of Christ and the complete name that makes His people complete and brings honor to our Father. John 1:11-13 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (KJV) Our Lord is reaching out today to His people, however, you won’t find Him in the outward realm; your search needs to take place in the Spirit. Many today are not receiving Him or His testimony because they don’t believe on the name of His Son, Jesus Christ. These are people that claim to be born again by the will of God; but they dishonor Him with their doctrines. John 3:17-20 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hates the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. (KJV) The condemnation is by those that don’t know and believe in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son that was sent for our salvation. Many today run from the light instead of embracing it and dealing with their issues straight up; you will never mature spiritually until you know who the Son is and what name He goes by. Romans 8:1-4 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (KJV) The condemnation is eliminated for those that are in Christ Jesus, those that know the Son personally. That is why the enemy is out and about doing all he can to discredit the Son, which discredits the Father also; and that is why he is described as antichrist. Dearly loved, God bless and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Matthew 15:7-9 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people draws nigh unto me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. (KJV)
When a person gives honor to someone it means they value what they say or have done for them. They esteem these people in high regard as being someone they can trust and rely on. Many today claim to honor God, but bring shame and dishonor upon themselves when they don’t make mention of His Son. This week we will give honor to whom honor is due, that being our Father in heaven and His Son. This is a package deal; you can’t have one without the other. Today there are many who stand in buildings and sing and dance waving at the ceiling thinking that is worship, but those that truly know how to worship our Lord in Spirit and in truth, know that worship is a way of life. John 5:22-24 For the Father judges no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: 23 That all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honors not the Son honors not the Father which hath sent him. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hears my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. (KJV) The Word is very specific in the fact that we need to honor the Father AND His Son. The word ‘should’ used in verse 23 is something we need to give ear to; if God Himself is giving this man honorable mention, shouldn’t we the Church be doing the same? 2 Peter 1:16-18 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. (KJV) We see Peter talking about another revelation of Christ he received, and it came straight from the top. We see God Himself giving honor unto His Son, and quite frankly I can’t think of anyone else that has had this honor bestowed upon them. Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (KJV) Do you really desire to bring glory to your Father in heaven? If you do then don’t forget about His Son either because He definitely is worth mentioning, even though many are not aware of Him. Many know Jesus after the flesh, but we need to go beyond the outward and into the realm of the Spirit so that we can give honor to Jesus Christ, the only name we should be confessing. God bless dearly loved and honor our Father and His Son Christ Jesus, and have a prosperous day in Him. Luke 16:13-15 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. 15 And he said unto them, you are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knows your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. (KJV)
We are living in a fallen world where what man claims to be a priority in life is actually an abomination in our Lord’s sight. Remember what our Lord said about the last being first and the first last? The things of God which you had last on your priority list have now moved into first place, while the things of this life go to the bottom of it. Sad to say much of this carnal prosperity doctrine has gotten into the Church and has man chasing his tail instead of seeking the things above. I pray that you take the time to read Matt 6 as well as Luke 12 and see what our Lord has to say concerning your health and welfare, how He already has it covered despite how much you think He needs your help. The reality is that no man can serve two masters because it is one too many in our Lord’s sight. Do you have your master narrowed down to one? Matthew 6:31-32 Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things. (KJV) Let’s consider our ways and make sure that it is the way our Lord intended for us to live. Everything we see listed above totally contradicts what we have been brought up with concerning our lives here on planet earth. Everything you keep thinking about is something our Lord already knew and took care of before the foundation of the world. So do you think He still needs your input? Matthew 6:33-34 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. (KJV) You want to know why God took care of all your carnal needs; because He wanted you to concentrate solely on His kingdom so that you could be complete body, soul, and most importantly, spirit. In fact every time we try to handle things on our own by taking thought, are we not in reality calling God a liar? Taking thought beyond today puts one in a realm that should be unimaginable. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; (KJV) By taking thought beyond today we put ourselves in the realm of imaginations, a realm not based on truth. By seeking first the kingdom of God you will be armed and ready to cast all that junk back down to the pits of hell where it originated in the first place. We have been bombarded with money pitches and schemes that claim to be the end all for all of our problems, but the fact remains that whatsoever is not of faith is sin. So stay out of that realm of the imaginations and make sure your reality check doesn’t bounce. 1 Timothy 6:8-11 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (KJV) The root cause of all of mans’ destructions has been traced to one source, a love for anything other than our Lord which man thinks can be provided by money. Consider your ways today and flee from anything that is not based on sound doctrine and cast it down where it belongs. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and don’t lean back to your own understanding. Our own ways and thoughts are plan B, which many have settled for, and will leave you holding an empty bag full of holes. God bless Church and take no thought today for your life and see what will manifest instead. Have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord dearly loved. Luke 12:18-21 And he said, this will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. (KJV)
Back to the documentary on retirement plans I mentioned earlier this week, many people were frustrated with their results. The people doing the documentary were pointing out the obvious, that they should consider their ways and try something different. As a teacher of the Word that is our goal as well, to get you to consider your ways and point out through the Word the obvious in how God would have us operate. We see above what our Lord thought of a man who had his life all planned out. The end result was our Lord referring to him as a fool. Today have you been fooled into thinking anything in this life could be more important than the spiritual one our Lord was dying to give His people? Luke 12:22-23 And he said unto his disciples; therefore I say unto you, take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. 23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. (KJV) Notice the Lord is speaking to His disciples. Your assignment today is simple; take no thought for your life. Much easier said than done which is why many are called, but few are willing to let go and trust in the Lord with all their heart. Hebrews 4:9-11 There remains therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. (KJV) When you put someone under arrest, they no longer are able to do anything that will violate the law. When you put yourself under a rest you no longer are violating the law of faith, instead you are getting out of the way so someone else can have their way, and our Lord’s ways and thoughts are so much higher than anything we could conjure up in our limited carnal minds. Luke 12:27-29 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? 29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. (KJV) Again let’s consider something else so simple, the lilies of the field and how well adorned they are. If our Lord took the time to clothe the field, what makes you think He has forgotten you? Remember it only takes a little leaven to leaven the bread. So how about leaving your own thoughts and ways at the door before checking in? Matthew 10:29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear you not therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows. (KJV) Dearly loved take no thought for tomorrow, instead take comfort in the words of the Lord today. God bless and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Haggai 1:5-7 Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; consider your ways. 6 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earned wages earns wages to put it into a bag with holes. 7 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; consider your ways. (KJV)
Our Lord’s realm is one of abundance, complete, good measure pressed down shaken together to the point that the cup runs over. The example we see illustrated above doesn’t sound like the Lord is in charge anymore, rather, it sounds like the people decided they could do better. If you are in that category it is time you try something else, something that will satisfy your spiritual thirst and clothe you in our Lord’s righteousness so that you don’t die of exposure to the elements. Luke 12:24-26 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? (KJV) There’s something else to consider, how about looking out the window at the ravens? The ravens didn’t wake up worrying about their 401-k retirement plan did they? Having said that, God fed them and was watching over them wasn’t He? With all the things you took thought for today, how much farther did you really advance in your walk? Well from what I suspect, nothing, in fact if anything you probably went backward. If you can’t get to the point of allowing the Lord to be your total source, then there is no point taking thought for anything else concerning His kingdom because you are dead in the water, so to speak. Luke 16:9-11 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? (KJV) Luke 16:9 [They may receive you]-- That is, the "friends" ye make by the mammon of unrighteousness. [Into everlasting habitations]-- Into "mansions" more durable than this steward was welcomed into when turned out of doors. But how are these friends to receive us into everlasting habitations? By rising up as witnesses of what we did in their behalf for Jesus Christ’s sake. (From Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary) We are surrounded by a fallen world whose love for the Lord has become cold by their love of money or mammon. If you cannot be faithful in what our Lord says should be the least of our concerns, then how could He ever entrust you with spiritual things? This is a cross road where many have fallen away and are trying to serve two masters which is one too many. Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses. (KJV) So what do you have a hold of today, or should I say what has a hold of you? Are you truly in possession of salvation or did the thief enter in and rob you blind? God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Haggai 1:5-7 Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; consider your ways. 6 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes. 7 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; consider your ways. (KJV)
Our Lord is specific throughout the Word that anything outside of ‘One’ is too many. So consider the way you are heading today and ask yourself honestly, am I headed in the only way, truth, and life that will get me home? Proverbs 14:11-12 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 12 There is a way which seemed right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. (KJV) Many today begin in the Spirit, and then think they can perfect their walk by the flesh. They try to mix and match the things of God with the things of the world thinking they have the perfect formula. Instead they end up with the perfect storm that is drowning many in destruction and perdition. What began as one direction above ended up going in many other directions; and what may have looked and sounded so good to the outward man, inwardly was a total abomination to the Spirit. The Lord is very specific about what happens to double minded, unstable people; they can expect to receive nothing from Him. Mark 4:18-19 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. (KJV) When you choke someone long enough eventually it leads to death; just like a branch without water will wither and fall away, ready to be burned. The Word of God is able to do above and beyond what we could ever ask or think, but only when you stay the course. If you are out and about chasing a mirage of the enemy it will only lead to a dead end. John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickens; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. (KJV) Our Lord came so that we would have life and have it in abundance. The life He brought to mankind was a spiritual one, because the carnal man was heading the wrong way right into a death trap. The more you consider how useless your ways are, the more you will experience a better way that will get results and last for eternity. Are you ready to let go and try something different? Philippians 4:6-8 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (KJV) Are you chasing a blessing, or in a place of contentment where you let them overtake you? To be careful means to be anxious, which is not the place that we should be in or pursuing after. Instead we should cast our care upon Him. So today stop and take some time and consider your ways until you have the peace of God assuring you that you are in agreement with the one Lord, by one faith. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Isaiah 55:7-9 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. (KJV)
This week take a time out and consider your ways. Are they in line with what our Lord is speaking concerning your walk or have you veered off the path a bit and become caught up again in the cares of this life? Recently, while watching a documentary about retirement plans I couldn’t help but notice how the people were being left in fear and doubt. A retirement system that was working just fine was being replaced with something that was more self serving to others and leaving the employees holding the bag. The same thing has been done by the devil to many of God’s people who at one time may have cast their cares upon the Lord, but now are taking them back again; trying to manufacture a result instead of waiting for the Lord’s. Isaiah 55:10-11 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returns not thither, but waters the earth, and makes it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11 So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. (KJV) The same Word that created the heavens and the earth is the same one our Lord would like to send your way today. His word says we should be instant, or ready, in season and out of season, and the Lord would like nothing better than to bless His people, which you became when you accepted salvation. Now you need to trust more in him and less in yourself. Haggai 1:5-7 Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; consider your ways. 6 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earns wages earned wages to put it into a bag with holes. 7 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; consider your ways. (KJV) The previously mentioned documentary dealt with people who had been working all their lives, saving for retirement, only to find out they didn’t have much to show for it. Somehow their retirement was pilfered and they realized too late they were duped. Does this sound familiar? Are you exerting much effort and getting little in the way of results? It may be time to consider your ways because obviously they are not working anymore, are they? Hebrews 13:8-9 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. 9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. (KJV) Today consider your ways and ask yourself what is getting most of your attention, the carnal or the spiritual? If you are left holding an empty bag then it is quite obvious that somewhere along the line you left the Lord for a cheap imitation. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
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