Good day. Today we are posting "Angels" day four of a five-day Bible study which by the leading of the Holy Spirit Greg had written in February of 2014. We pray that you are strengthened and encouraged by it. ​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. You can view all previous writings by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive.

Thursday, February 20, 2014
 
Angels
 
Luke 1:26-28 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. (KJV)
 
We see an angel mentioned above, the angel Gabriel, who came to announce the birth of our Lord.  Today we will look at how angels were used not only to announce the birth of our Lord, but His resurrection also.
 
Matthew 27:50-52 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, (KJV)
 
I want to discuss the timeline of what took place above, how and when it played out. Many today claim that the veil was torn in two right after our Lord died on the cross. Many also make the statement that our Lord’s work was complete and finished at the cross which is not true either.
 
Matthew 27:53-54 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, truly this was the Son of God. (KJV)
 
As we see the veil was not torn from top to bottom until after His resurrection because our Lord spent three days and three nights in hell paying the spiritual price for sin in order for His sacrifice to be complete. Notice the term earthquake being used, because we will see clearly when that takes place.
 
Matthew 28:1-3 In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. 2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: (KJV)
 
The reality is that this quake took place when the angel descended and rolled back the stone which happened at the end of the Sabbath or the third day after the crucifixion.
 
Matthew 28:4-6 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come; see the place where the Lord lay. (KJV)
 
As we see when the keepers or centurions had an encounter with an angel it was quite awe inspiring, to say the least. It was at this time they realized that this truly was the Son of God that they had crucified three days earlier.
 
Romans 6:22-23 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (KJV)
 
The wages of sin is death which was accomplished by our Lord not only on the cross, but also in hell so that we wouldn’t have to suffer the second death, which is spiritual, thus making His sacrifice complete.
 
God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Good day. Today's video Fire Suppression is on the topic of: The only way to suppress (to conquer, defeat, destroy) spiritual wild fires (imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God), doctrines of devils, is by dousing them with the pure living water of life, clear as crystal, that proceeds out of the throne of God and of the Lamb (Jesus Christ) being led by the Spirit of God; for thanks be unto God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the head of all principality and power, having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. If God be for us, being the sons of God (those in right standing with God), who can be against us? Satan is the accuser of the brethren and when the sons of God go before the throne of God, satan is there to accuse them before God day and night; never resting from going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it as a roaring lion seeking who he may devour, who he can influence to sin and fall short of the glory of God, and accuse them before God. Ephesians 6:12-13 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand (KJV). The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds. The Lord said "Behold, I give unto you power (authority) to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power (influence) of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19). So be of good cheer, Jesus Christ overcame the world and left us an example of how to do the same, and sent another comforter, the Spirit of truth to lead and guide us into all truth, bringing all things to remembrance which the Lord has spoken unto us; and because we are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Church keep in remembrance the last two video teachings titled, Wild Fire and Wild Fires and how quickly false doctrines can spread if they are not suppressed immediately by the Word of God and the leading of the Spirit of God into all truth. Without Spiritual fire suppression it is a hell of a world of iniquity, a fire that cannot be quenched, and many unsuspecting souls will find themselves in a wild fire for eternity because they did not take the time to study the scriptures for themselves and allow the Holy Spirit to enlighten the eyes of their understanding of the truth. The sons of God are led by the Spirit of God, and angels are not sons of God, so don't be duped by the devil and his ministers. God bless and keep the faith.  
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Good day. Today we are posting "Angels" day three of a five-day Bible study which by the leading of the Holy Spirit Greg had written in February of 2014. We pray that you are strengthened and encouraged by it. ​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. You can view all previous writings by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014
 
Angels
 
Genesis 6:1-3 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the LORD said my spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. (KJV)
 
We have talked this week about angels, who they are and what their purpose is. Today we will point out who they are not, and what they are not capable of doing which is procreating with women. As ridiculous as that sounds there are many who claim this is what took place back in Genesis.
 
Genesis 6:4-5 There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bore children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. 5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. (KJV)
 
The same problem mankind had in the beginning is the same problem going on today, which is the intermingling of believers with non believers. Giants were not an offspring of angels and women, but the sons of God doing what pleased them instead of doing what pleased God.
 
Job 1:6-7 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. 7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, from going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. (KJV)
 
Sons of God are just that, those that follow the Lord and His leading and are considered to be a part of His family. Fallen angels are no longer considered to be sons of God, thereby the theory of angels and a woman procreating goes right down the tubes.
 
Romans 8:13-14 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (KJV)
 
Those that preach this dead doctrine are going to find out someday the simplicity of the gospel and how it is up to us to take the time to rightly divide the word of truth. Fallen angels are not being led by the Spirit of God so they cannot be considered sons. So simple yet so complex when the carnal mind gets involved.
 
Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. (KJV)
 
Would you entrust someone with your business that wasn’t faithful to the cause? Neither would God; and that is why fallen angels are not being dispatched by Him. You are considered to be a part of the family in Christ when you hold fast your profession of faith without wavering.
 
Genesis 4:25-26 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bore a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. (KJV)
 
What we see taking place here is that man began to call upon the Lord so that they could be faithful, being led by His spirit. Thus the reason why we see them referred to as the sons of God in Genesis chapter 6.
 
1 Corinthians 15:38-40 But God gives it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. 39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. 40 There are also celestial bodies and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. (KJV)
 
Claiming women and angels procreated is as silly as thinking birds and fish can do the same. The Bible is crystal clear that every seed produces after its own kind while anything else is a giant fabrication.
 
Matthew 22:29-30 Jesus answered and said unto them, ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. (KJV)
 
The power of God operates according to truth, which is the only thing that can set them free. If they are not marrying and procreating in heaven what makes one think that fallen angels can do so here on earth with a seed that is not after their own kind?
 
The simplicity of the gospel of Christ dearly loved; God bless and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Good day. Today's video Wild Fires is on the topic of: What are the qualifications of the sons of God? Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children (sons) of God (KJV). In Genesis 6:1-5 The "daughters of men", refers to all the ungodly (the godless line of Cain who slew his brother Abel), they of the world, the fallen state of man, and giants refers to tyrants or bullies; the "sons of God" refers to all the godly (the godly line of Seth Genesis 4:26...then began men to call upon the name of the Lord), and now those who are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God, the heirs of salvation through faith. The devil and his angels are the fallen angels that rebelled and continue to (2 Corinthians 11:13-15), against God; the angels of God are his ministering spirits sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation. There is a false doctrine, a world of iniquity being spoken, spreading like a wild fire which claims that the sons of God refers to angels, and that it was these angels that went into the daughters of men and created giants (large men like Goliath), not having their understanding enlightened by the Spirit of God but by the imaginations of their hearts they have created this falsehood. God has confirmed throughout the Bible who he considers sons (children) of God and angels are not spoken of nor referred to as sons of God. The sons (children) of God is reserved for those who by being led by the Spirit of God have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, who continue to hold forth the word of God in sincerity and in truth in the sight of God and men. John 1:12-13 But as many as received him (Jesus Christ), to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God (KJV). 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty (KJV). Spiritual wild fires begin in the imaginations of men, who have "not" studied to show themselves approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth, instead they have been deceived by the devil and his angels. So Church, Christ is the power and wisdom of God, it is Christ in you the hope of glory, so seek first the kingdom of God (behold the kingdom of God is within you) and his righteousness, studying to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who needs not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth; and work out your own salvation with fear (reverence) and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure; and only then will you be considered a son or daughter of God our Father. Stay consistent in truth of the gospel of Christ so that you are able to put out the wild fires and stop the insanity of false brethren with false doctrines and motives from spreading any further. God bless and keep the faith. 
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Good day. Today we are posting "Angels" day two of a five day Bible study which by the leading of the Holy Spirit Greg had written in February of 2014. We pray that you are strengthened and encouraged by it. ​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. You can view all previous writings by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
 
Angels
 
Psalms 34:6-8 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them. 8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him. (KJV)
 
Growing up I heard the term guardian angel used many times to let me know that I was being protected. God can use an angel to keep us safe as He has done throughout the Bible; more importantly we need to know that we have access to a shield of faith that keeps our Spirit man covered from the fiery darts of the enemy.
 
Matthew 18:10-14 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. 12 How think you? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goes into the mountains, and seeks that which is gone astray? 13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoices more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. (KJV)
 
As a newborn babe in Christ we see that God keeps a close watch on His flock. In fact we see the angels are keeping a watch as well. It’s one thing for God to see His people perish for lack of knowledge, but it’s something else entirely to see the flock being misled by others, and it’s something He takes personally.
 
Exodus 23:20-22 Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. 21 Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him. 22 But if thou shall indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. (KJV)
 
The children of Israel had an angel bodyguard, and as you see this being was not someone you wanted to mess with, but who would be your best buddy if you were obedient to the voice of God. Today our Lord has made a way of escape for His people, a chosen path to follow made before the foundation of the world. Even though at times it may seem impossible, He has a way of making the impossible, possible.
 
Exodus 23:23-25 For mine Angel shall go before thee, and bring thee in unto the Amorites, and the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites: and I will cut them off. 24 Thou shall not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shall utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images. 25 And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. (KJV)
 
The same blessings we see in verse 25 are still in play today. The same protection and victory that was provided then is still available now. However God chooses to make a way of escape for His people He is more than capable of doing it, whether He chooses an angel of His to make it happen or not.
 
Matthew 26:52-54 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? (KJV)
 
Our Lord knew His rights and authority in the Word; He knew that if it was the will of God to make a way of escape from the situation that it would happen; and the only reason they were able to take His life is because He laid it down, which was the will of God.
 
God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

Good day. Today's video Wild Fire is on the topic of: Church beware of the leaven of false teachings, doctrines of devils, that are spreading like a wild fire in the pulpits of false prophets and among their members; evil communications that can and will, if not doused with living waters, corrupt good morals. And just like Israel intermingled and intermarried with other nations which corrupted their hearts from following the One and only true God who had chosen them a people of his own, so is it happening today with Christians, God's chosen peculiar people by his Son Jesus Christ, who are repeating the same pattern by allowing in other religions and the world and its ways into their pulpits, and among their members and their heart is being turned from the truth of the gospel of Christ, and from following the One and only true God and Jesus Christ whom he sent. James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship (fondness) of the world is enmity (opposition) with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God (KJV). Man is fallible, corruptible and full of the imaginations of their own hearts who corrupt the word of God for filthy lucre (money) sake, or to be seen of men, or for the praise and approval of men. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Will you allow the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of truth that you have been given by God through his Son Jesus Christ to guide you into all truth, rightly dividing the word of truth, so that you do not get caught in a wild fire of false doctrine, but are able to douse it with living waters holding God to be true and man a liar? Remember, God is not a man that he should lie, and every word of God is pure, and it is truth. Church, only you can prevent a spiritual wild fire of falsehoods (doctrines), by knowing the truth which will make you free and keep you free indeed (reality), and then you are able to spot the wild fire of iniquity and douse it with living waters, saving yourself and those that hear you. God bless and keep the faith. 
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Good day. Today we are posting "Angels" day one of a five day Bible study which by the leading of the Holy Spirit Greg had written in February of 2014. We pray that you are strengthened and encouraged by it. ​​​​Have a blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. You can view all previous writings by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive.

Monday, February 17, 2014
 
Angels
 
Hebrews 1:1-4 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; 4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. (KJV)
 
In the past God used different methods to get mans’ attention, sometimes he sent angels, but in these last days we live in God has chosen for us to communicate with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. When reading through the Bible you will see angels were used to deliver messages and at times offer protection for the people of God. This week we will elaborate on the place and purpose angels still have today.
 
Hebrews 1:5-7 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? 6 And again, when he brings in the first begotten into the world, he saith, and let all the angels of God worship him. 7 And of the angels he saith, who makes his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. (KJV)
 
The Son of God, Jesus Christ, has seniority in heaven being given the position as mediator and head of the Church. So when praying to God you need to go through Him in order for your prayers to go through. Trying any other method or medium to get through, even angels, will not work. It’s like dialing the wrong phone number; you need the right number to get through.
 
Hebrews 1:13-14 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? (KJV)
 
Angels still have a purpose and God can still use them as He chooses, but angels are not spirits that we can access or dispatch, that is up to God Himself. Anyone who tries to pray to angels or the dead, whether they are fallen saints or Mary the mother of Jesus, they will not go through. There is so much confusion concerning this topic because the enemy will do all he can to disable the Church.
 
Hebrews 2:1-3 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; (KJV)
 
For those who have read through the Bible, you see that those who didn’t give heed to the instructions given by angels who were sent by God, their end result was disaster. Now God has sent mankind someone greater than the angels and it is imperative we give the more earnest heed to His Son, Jesus Christ.
 
God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Good day. Today's video My Redeemer is on the topic of: The Lord Jesus Christ my redeemer, your redeemer, our redeemer. Jesus Christ paid the price with his life for our sins, (for we were carnal, sold under sin), not only ours but the sins of the whole world. God is no respecter of persons; John 3:16-17 God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that "whosoever" believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved (KJV). So you see that by grace (grace and truth came by Jesus Christ, the Son), we are saved through faith; God gave his Son, his grace and truth, Jesus Christ, who died for all, and those who have accepted him as their Lord and Savior, he has redeemed from a life of sin and bondage to the god of this world, satan. We are bought (redeemed = a ransom, a price paid for slaves, to purchase) with a price, and we are not our own, we are the Lord's purchased possession, and what a price he paid for each and every one of us, so let us not be the servants of men. For the riches of this world cannot redeem men and neither can men redeem men. Jesus Christ said I am the resurrection and the life, and I am the way, the truth, and the life, and no man can come to the Father but by me; so, whether we live therefore or we die, we are the Lord's, he redeemed us, not men. 1 Peter 1:18-21 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. (KJV) This is how we were purchased, not with tithing 10 percent of our money, for we cannot buy our way into heaven. Our salvation by, through, and in Jesus Christ is a free gift and we freely have access to the riches of His grace, the true riches of wisdom and knowledge. I am dead, purchased by the precious blood of Christ, and my life is hid with Christ in God; my redeemer is Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords. We pray that you also know Him as your Redeemer, and you are His purchased possession unto eternal life. Remember, we must die to live. God bless and keep the faith.
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Good day. Today we are posting the newsletter Fine Tuned!?? written in 1998 by our dear brother, fellow steward and ambassador of the mystery of Christ, Larry Gazelka, Our prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by this newsletter. Have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. ***You can download a copy of the writing for personal use only by clicking on the Built Anew Ministries Archive page link above and scroll down to the year 1998.

Fine Tuned!??     v20n35

“You see, faith must come from what is heard, (for without faith, it is impossible to please God) and what is heard, must come from Word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 Moffatt translation.

“But I ask, have they never heard? Indeed they have. Their voice carried over all the earth, and their words unto the end of the world.” Romans 10:18 Moffatt translation.

“But I ask, have they not heard? Yes indeed: To the whole world the preachers vices have sounded forth, and their words to the remotest parts of the earth.” Romans 10:18 Weymouth translation.

We have to hear the message of Father, through His Son Jesus Christ in order for us (the individual, you or I) to be born again. We have to hear this message of truth, in order for us to act upon His Word, and become that new creation in Christ. However, do we hear this message with the physical ear, or with the spiritual ear? (Those that are after the flesh, do mind the things of the flesh; so then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.)

As we hear the Word of God, this (the Word) is what feeds, nourishes, and strengthens our spirit man. However, unless we have ears and a heart that are willing to hear, listen to, and obey, what will happen to us?

Many claim to be listening to the Word of God, but in fact and all reality, what they are listening to are well-constructed stories and or fables. (2Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. (KJV)) They are held hostage, kept captive, by the things of this world.

2 Timothy 2:25-26 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. (KJV)

Jeremiah 13:15-17 Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken. Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness. But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock is carried away captive. (KJV)

John 5:34-35 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. (KJV)

God is a spirit, and they that worship God must worship Him in spirit and in truth; His Word is truth! To have fellowship with Father, we have to be living and operating in the spiritual realm, not the fleshly. (If any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His!) Jesus Christ said quite clearly, very plainly, that the words that He spoke are spirit and they are life. The flesh profits nothing.

Faith, our ability to believe God, comes and is developed by the time that we take, to stop all that we are doing and have fellowship with Father in and through His written Word. However, many do not take the time each day to fellowship with Father. They have not built up a personal and intimate relationship with Him. They have not learned, nor know how to trust Father for their daily bread, no, not the physical or the spiritual.

We need to learn to become selective in all that we hear, since it is our hearing that will either draw us closer to God, or lead us further away from Him. Where do your words have you? Is all that you hear, all that you are listening to, bringing you into a closer relationship with Father?

Psalms 119:9-10 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee: (KJV)

We need to teach and instruct ourselves on how to give heed to His Word. Many times to what the Word of God says, but we do not hear the guidance and instruction that it is giving us for our daily life. (Now faith is!)

Many will sit in front of the TV set for hours each day, and listen to all of the commercials suggest to them, of what they should have for good health each day. They will take their vitamins each day (and the more they cost, the better they must be). They will sit down and eat their breakfast, and eat what the world has told them is best for them. They will have their snacks or rolls with the morning coffee. They will have a fast food lunch; and then gorge themselves at dinnertime. Can one really believe that all that they have ate that day has truly been healthy for them?

What we hear, advertisements, peoples recommendations, and every other such thing, is much of what determines what we buy; what we eat; where we go; and whom we choose for friends. How often do we turn to the Word of God before we make any of these choices or decisions?

The decisions that we take from other people and try, we then recommend or suggest to other people. We share those recommendations and suggestions with them and tell of our opinions. We have now become an endorser and promoter of the products or things that we have suggested to others.

Likewise, what we hear about God; we then too make decisions and choices. We go off of what sounds good; or feels good. We go off chasing what we have seen other people do. And then we will eventually recommend it to others. (Have we forgot, that Father will hold us accountable for anyone that we lead astray?)

However, unless we have a personal and intimate relationship with Father, how do you know that that which you are recommending to someone else, is what is truly good for their spiritual well being? How sure are you of what you are sharing that it is straight from the throne of God Almighty?

It is no different than when most of us go into a bakery, we do no get what is best for us; rather we get what pleases us. And this is what most also do with God. They do not seek that of His Word for what is best for them, but rather that which most pleases them, that which will make them most a part of the crowd. We need to become selective in what we allow ourselves to hear and listen to. We need to be sure that what we hear is truly good for our spiritual well being. They have to be words that will bring us into a closer relationship with Father.

2 Timothy 3:14-17 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (KJV)

Are your ears fine-tuned to the voice of God? Or, are you one of those that have turned aside unto fables?

That you may know Him,
In the service of Jesus Christ
​Larry Gazelka