Messages of 2018...
12/22/2018 - A Christmas prayer...
Let the Son of Man, Jesus Christ, be lifted up to the most high place in our hearts and minds, as we celebrate His birthday this Christmas season! Help us to show the kindness and generosity that comes from loving You and loving others, the two GREATEST commandments. Let us go into this new year together with the fire of the Holy Spirit, so that we are ready to listen and be used for the glory of God! Make us a beacon of light to lead others to the hope, joy, and peace that comes from knowing The Way. Continue the work of your ministry, Father God, to encourage and unite our brothers and sisters in faith. And deliver us from the traps and stumbling blocks of this world, so that our faith will surely endure. I ask all of these things in the power and authority of the name above all names, Jesus, so that the bride will be made ready for the Bridegroom. AMEN!
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12/8/2018 - Parable of the three fields…
There was a good farmer that was well respected and loved by everyone that knew him. He lived just on the edge of town and was known for producing a mighty harvest each year. His crop was enjoyed and praised by all that had an opportunity to eat from it. One season a boy from town wanted to meet the farmer, because he hoped to have his own field to farm one day. The boy wanted to learn everything he could about farming and knew there could be no better teacher than the good farmer.
When the boy finally had the chance, he met with the good farmer on the edge of town. The farmer said, “I own a great amount of land, but not all soil is the same. You must learn to test the soil and plant where you can produce a mighty harvest. So let me teach you The Way.” Just as the farmer said, he showed the boy three different fields that stretched as far as the eye could see. To the boy’s amazement, two of the fields were barren but the third field was full! The farmer told the boy, “Look at this first field where the soil is mostly sand. Even though the seed will start to grow, the crop is quickly uprooted when a strong storm passes through. So I sow only one tenth of my seed in this field, because the harvest will be small. Now look at this second field where the soil is mostly clay. Only a small portion of the seed sown here will take root, because the soil is hard and difficult to penetrate. So I sow only one tenth of my seed in this field, because the harvest will be small. Finally, look at this third field of which I am most proud where the soil is dark and rich. The seed sown in this field will take root and grow quickly, because the soil is receptive and nourishing to the seed. So I sow eight tenths of my seed in this field, because the harvest will be mighty!” The boy learned much from the good farmer, and he began to search for his own field with the perfect soil, to sow. And the farmer continued to guide and teach the boy many of his secrets, so that the boy’s harvest would also be mighty.
I tell you the truth, this is the story of this ministry, but it can be the story of any other Christian ministry as well. Learn to listen to the Good Farmer, our Father in Heaven, and be receptive of what He teaches. Not all fields are the same, and the crop from one field is no more valuable than the crop from another. I say again, a bushel of crop from one field is not worth more than a bushel of that same crop from another. Learn which fields are rich and fertile where The Word can be planted and take hold, and spend most of your effort there! Because the field of sand where The Word takes hold initially but then is quickly uprooted by troubles or the field of clay where The Word does not penetrate the stubborn and hard hearts of the people will produce very little, and the little that is produced is no more valuable than what is gathered from the fertile field. Sow where the harvest will be mighty, because this season is coming to an end. And there remains many souls to win for the glory of God and His son, Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!
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12/1/2018 - Thank God for hardships! Hardships, trials, and troubles in our lives are how God purifies our faith. As the scripture declares in 1 Peter 1:6-7, “So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you have to endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” (NLT) And each of us will endure many hardships, but they will not break our relationship with God but instead define it! I tell you the truth, each trial you endure gives you an opportunity to build your trust in God, and God answers prayers in His own way and own time. So be joyful, because His way and time are both perfect! Do not fear the troubles in this world which last only a little while. Fear instead that you have not made yourself ready to stand before God, once this short and troublesome life is over. Declare Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and love as God commanded, and your salvation will be complete!
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11/24/2018 - Parable of the rich man…
There was a rich man who had every comfort that money could buy. He went to church once a week and prayed sometimes for continued blessings and prosperity. But when there was a problem in his life, he knew he could always pay men to solve it. The rich man wanted for nothing, and he felt as if the world was at his fingertips. From the time he was a boy, this had been the way of his life, because even his parents were extremely wealthy and provided for every desire. As he grew from a boy to a man, he felt he could always trust in money and that no problem could be too great. The rich man started his own family and said to himself, “There will be nothing that I cannot provide, so I will teach them the value of money and trusting in me.” One day suddenly though, a car crash took the life of one of his sons. He could not understand how or why this happened and turned his grief and anger towards God for allowing it. Slowly the rich man began to lose everything. His grief and anger drove away his wife, and his remaining children felt abandoned by their father and had no guidance. Even his fortune began to dwindle as he neglected his many businesses because of depression. In the blink of an eye, the rich man’s life had past, and then he stood before God.
In that same city, there was a poor man who could afford only the necessities of life. He grew up poor from childhood, and barely understood the meaning of luxury. He went to church once a week and prayed regularly that God be with him always and use what little he had for His glory. And the poor man knew that he would have to depend on God for every problem that arose, because he had no one and nothing else to help him. The poor man eventually had a family, and he worked incredibly hard to provide even the basics for his wife and children. He taught his family to depend on and trust in God only, because God had always provided for Him with exactly what was needed and at the perfect time. He taught them that God had never failed him, even though God sometimes had different plans than his own. Eventually though, the poor man’s only son became ill. The disease slowly overcame his son, and the boy died at a very young age. While the poor man did not understand why this happened or why God had allowed it, he continued to put his faith and trust in God, as he had done since childhood. The poor man remained as strong as he could for his family and continued to care for their needs. He prayed regularly to God for peace over his son’s death, and the ability to provide for his remaining family. And God did answer that prayer. In the blink of an eye, the poor man’s life had past, and then he stood before God.
On the day of judgement, God spoke to the rich man first saying, “From your years as a boy until you were a man you lacked nothing that the world could provide. Your hope and trust were in your money, so you never felt a need for my help. When money could not save your son though, you lost all faith because you never developed a relationship with me. And today, I declare that I never knew you. Go and join your family with whom you became a stumbling block, in the place of torment far from me.” God then spoke to the poor man saying, “You have suffered many troubles from the time you were a boy through your manhood. You had very little in the world, so you learned to trust and put your faith in Me. And I was always with you through every trial. You taught your family how to love me, and I declare today that you will be as wealthy as any man in My house. Go now and join your family in the paradise I have created for my children, because today, I claim you as my son.”
I tell you the truth, this is why Jesus said, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” (Mark 10:25) Whether you have much or little in this world, put your faith and trust in God only. And pray God use all that He provides you for His glory. In Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!
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11/17/2018 - Many who have found this ministry still do not understand its purpose. I hope today to make its purpose clear, so that there will be no confusion among those who follow. First and foremost, this ministry was designed by God to globally encourage and unite the followers of His son, Jesus Christ. And both this encouragement and unity are established through the three missions of the ministry.
The first mission of the ministry is to encourage and unify through messages of truth. These messages are written when I feel God’s spirit lead me. To write down and accurately record the messages God puts in my spirit weighs heavily on my heart. This is not something that happens every day, so there have been gaps of time between the messages posted.
The second mission of the ministry is to encourage and unify through the 1st Campaign. The 1st Campaign bracelets which are distributed freely show the world and other believers that we are many. We find encouragement from being able to identify other followers of Jesus by a simple bracelet. And these bracelets help us tell the world about Jesus and that his followers are united by their faith in Him.
The third mission of the ministry is to encourage and unify through the 7th Celebration. The 7th Celebration is simply an opportunity that God has given us to celebrate both Him and His son, Jesus, globally together with one another. And through this monthly celebration, we show great glory and honor for God and Jesus to the eyes of the world.I tell you the truth, encouragement and unity are desperately needed among the followers of Christ. We have separated ourselves through quarreling and disagreements while forgetting we are brothers and sisters in faith. And let that faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior unite us once again as it was in the beginning! In Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!
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11/10/2018 - The future will not be shaped by the old but by the young. And if you want to influence the young, do it with your actions and not just your words. I tell you the truth, too many times we have tried to lead our children into Godly lifestyles, while we ourselves put worldly things first. Too many times we have said things we tell our children not to say, we have gone places we tell our children not to go, we have looked at things we tell our children not to look at, we have listened to things we tell our children not to listen to, and we have read things we tell our children not to read. And what we sow into our heart, will determine what our heart produces. Heavenly Father, help us to understand clearly the things that please You from the things that please the world. Help us to guard our hearts and minds so that Your light can shine even more brightly through us. And we will be a beacon of light to shine hope, glory, and praise for You into this dark world. In Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!
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11/7/2018 - Happy 7th Celebration! I pray God give a special blessing of peace and favor to those who join in this celebration of our Father in Heaven and Lord Jesus Christ on the 7th day of each month. While I do not believe this is a requirement from God, I do believe God has provided an opportunity for lifting Them up in honor and glory with other believers around the world! May God give clarity and understanding to all who find this message. In Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!
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11/3/2018 - Love is what separates us! I tell you the truth, LOVE is what separates believers (in Jesus Christ) from all other people, religions, and paths to God. Nowhere else will you find a God willing to send His own son to die in your place. Nowhere else will you find a God who is willing to sacrifice a part of Himself to offer freedom and life to those who do not even know or love Him. And nowhere else, will you find the peace and satisfaction for your soul that comes only from loving others and being loved so dearly, as we were taught and shown by Jesus Christ.
You may hear of other people and religions that teach about love, but none have come close to representing the true love that our Father in Heaven has shown us through His son, Jesus Christ. And by understanding this love and faith in Jesus Christ, we are saved, given eternal life, and then welcomed into eternity with our Heavenly Father.
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10/27/2018 - Have you ever wondered why God allows evil in the world? God could literally snap his fingers and wipe out every trace of evil from this place. So why doesn’t he rid the world of all the suffering, hatred, greed, violence, and above all, the prince of darkness himself? I tell you the truth, God only allows such things for one reason… Contrast. But what is the purpose of contrast to God, you might ask? So, I answer you plainly through these simple questions.
How could God show you the depths of His love, if there was no hatred? How could God show you His infinite mercy, if there was no suffering? How could Jesus have demonstrated how to be humble, if there was no greed? How could Jesus have shown us true peace, if there was no violence? And finally, how could God teach us righteousness, if there was no evil?
White has the most impact when placed next to black. Light has the most impact when placed next to dark. An image reaches its greatest level of focus and clarity when it has both the purest whites and deepest blacks. How much more awesome will Heaven be, since we have lived in this dark place. How much more praise and love will we have for our Father in Heaven, since we have suffered under the rule of the prince of this world. And how much more do we understand God’s love and desire to save us, since we have seen this world hang His Son on a cross to die in our place.
Heavenly Father, allow the people to see the darkness of this world so that they will recognize the contrast with your Light! But save their hearts and minds from being consumed by it, until your Son’s, Jesus Christ’s, triumphant return. In Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!
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10/20/2018 - Have you ever considered why there is so much discontent in the world we live? I tell you the truth, those that chase after worldly-defined success will never have true peace, joy, or satisfaction. The prince of this world lures as many as possible into thinking there is a great treasure that awaits those who are successful by worldly standards. His message to the world is that you need more, bigger, better possessions with money, and this is a key to the palace. His message to the world is that success is defined by how many people know you, respect you, friends you have, lovers you seduce, and this is a key to the palace. His message to the world is that power over others and high positions of authority are where you want to be, and this is a key to the palace.
But after life-long struggles, casting aside truth and the things that truly matter to God, and giving one’s self over completely to obtain these keys to the palace, there will be great sorrow once you arrive. Because the dark prince of this world, a master of deception and lies, a destroyer of all that is good, has hidden the truth from your eyes. And that truth is simple and heartbreaking for those that chase after such things…
The throne room is empty.
For everything in Heaven and Earth belong to the Creator, and Satan has nothing to offer you, except destruction. There is no treasure in the throne room, only dust. There is no power and authority in the throne room, because all power and authority have already been given to Jesus. And there is no peace, joy, or satisfaction, because all of these things come from the Light, and there is no light within the prince of this world.
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10/13/2018 - The parable of the three sons…
A just father, who lived on the edge of a vast forest, had three sons. After watching his sons grow into young men, he desired to know the true intentions of their hearts. So he brought them together and said, “I am sending you out into the forest for a season. All I ask is that you live in the way I taught you from the beginning, and I will send helpers to aid you during your stay there. When the season is at an end, I will call you out of the forest, so be sure you are prepared.” The next day, all three sons entered the forest together and said to themselves, “If we stay together, no obstacle will be too much for us, and we will remain strong in each other.” As the days turned into weeks, weeks into months, and months into years, the three brothers became desperate to return home. During this time, the just father did send helpers to guide the three brothers in the forest and to encourage and give them hope. All three brothers recognized these helpers sent by their father, and they were in agreement.
But a prince lived in and ruled over the forest and had many loyal subjects there, and he had hatred for the just father and his three sons. So the prince also sent men disguised as helpers to confuse and put a wedge between the brothers, because he knew they would be weaker apart. And these men of the forest did cause great trouble and confusion among the three brothers. The just father recognized the evil plans of the prince, so he disguised himself as a helper and went into the forest to aid and encourage his three sons. But even the aid and encouragement of the father was not enough to hold the three brothers together. The first brother recognized and welcomed his father and found great joy and peace from his visit. The second brother recognized his father but preferred to be led by other men of the forest. And the third brother did not even recognize his father and simply continued searching. After only a short stay in the forest, the just father returned home to watch and wait patiently. The first brother continued to please his father and spread hope of The Way home. The second brother, who preferred the leadership of other men, was led astray and had many hardships. And the third brother continued searching until he was swayed by the teachings of other men which happened long after the father’s visit to the forest.
At the predetermined time, the just father called on his three sons to return home from the forest. With the first son, he was well pleased and welcomed him with open arms. But with the second and third son, he was heartbroken, because he knew this was no longer their home. Their home was now with the men of the forest with whom they had put their faith, so the second and third son were cast back into the forest. Then a great fire swept across the forest, and there was weeping and gnashing of teeth among the castaway sons and all of their descendants. But at the father’s house, there was a great feast and celebration for the return of the first son and his descendants. And they made their home there with the father, never having to leave his presence again.
I tell you the truth, this is the story of the world we live in. Everyone who worships the God of Israel is a descendant of one of these three sons. Heavenly Father, open the hearts and the minds of the people with your mighty Spirit, and make the truth plain for their eyes to see. Unmask the prince of this world, so that many more will be prepared for the return home and understand The Way. In the power and authority of Jesus Christ’s name, I pray. AMEN!
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10/7/2018 - Happy 7th Celebration! I hope you, family, and friends have an opportunity to celebrate our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ, today. Learn more about the 7th Celebration on the Remember the 7th page!
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10/6/2018 - I tell you the truth, this world is the closest a Christian will ever be to Hell. We cling to life as if it is sacred and precious, but God’s view of life in this world is much different. To God, this world is a battleground; a place where good and evil are always at odds with one another. The light and the dark, the generosity and the greed, the love and the hate will be in conflict for as long as this world exists. Still yet, we do everything in our power to preserve and prolong life. We wonder why God does not answer our prayers to heal and save us and those we love, when it is God showing love and mercy when he does not. There was a purpose when God healed those recorded in the Bible. God used healing and miracles to validate the ministry of Jesus Christ and His Apostles. We still read about those healings and miracles nearly 2,000 years later so that we can know that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Conversely and sadly, this world is Heaven for those who are not Christians, because it is the closest they will ever be to God. They also cling to life as if it is sacred and precious, and rightfully so, because even if they believe death is simply passing into nothing, the truth is much worse. Non-Christians will feel God’s presence through those who serve and love Him. They see God’s wonderous creation and the beauty, but do not recognize that it is His. And once they leave this world they will be farther from God and the Light than they have ever known, and it will be an everlasting torment.
So do not weep for the dead but for the living! When a Christian leaves this world, celebrate a life lived for God and the promise of joining them one day in Paradise. I tell you the truth, they are not weeping in Heaven because their life in this world is over. We may miss them dearly and the light of God’s Spirit that has shown through them. But take heart, this short and troublesome life is like a passing breeze, and the return of our Lord is near. Open the eyes and hearts of the people, God, because there are many who do not know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. And our time here is short. In Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!
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