The Extra Mile

Mar10

Clamor and evil speaking must cease. For if you are willing to follow Me, then you must be willing to think like Me; speak like Me. In loving your neighbor as yourself you submit to that person’s heart, conceding that you will care for it as your own; for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cares for it.

Will you…

Go the extra mile to care for the heart of a friend?

How about the heart of one you don’t even know?

I created him too, will you love him even as you love Me? I expect this from you, just as you expect Me to care for you…

And I do

Oh, I really do–care for you!

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” I Jn. 1:5-7

“A disciple is not above his teacher, but every one when he is fully taught will be like his teacher.” Luke 6:40

“For no man ever hates his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body.” Eph. 5:29-30

“Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.” I Cor. 10:24

“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him.” Rom. 15:1-2

“Make love your aim–” I Cor. 14:1a

 

The Victors’ Cry

Mar9

Hush

A word that has been used to silence others.

A quiet that has fallen upon the sons of men

A stillness that must be disturbed—

For there is work to be done! My Word must reach the nations, to the farthest corners of the earth! For I have children and potential children all over the world; prevailing on the earth–just as My Word prevails.

For if My people do not praise Me, even the stones will cry out, My Word declares; so it is with My Word…

There is a cry

There is a beseeching that will spread across the land. It is a grassroots affect of My Word that will travel from mouth to mouth, house to house, and pulpit to pulpit.

Even the least and the unlearned will hear the Voice—

It will be as if the stones cry out, and it will not return void. My Word will accomplish that for which I send it. My Word will bring salvation and arrive with healing in its wings. Many shall know the truth and the truth shall make them FREE.

The hush must be replaced with a CRY for Victory is nigh!

“As he was now drawing near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed be the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”” Lu. 19:37-40

“But for you who fear my name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You shall go forth leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the Lord of hosts.” Mal. 4:2-3

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Jn. 8:32

“And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity.” Mt. 9:35

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, as a testimony to all nations; and then the end will come.” Mt. 24:14

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” Mk. 16:15-18 KJV

“For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. O that today you would hearken to his voice!” Ps. 95:7

 

Poised Ready!

Mar8

Poised ready–that’s what I want you to be…

Poised and Ready

There isn’t time for you to run and study when I call. Your homework needs to have been done already for you to be of use to the Master today. If you don’t have a step to take, then spend the time you have…

Soaking in My Word

Abiding in My Love

Listening at My breast

Calling upon Me in prayer and…

Doing what your “heart” is telling you to do.

If you are diligent to this for Me, then you will be ready to step forward when I call and you will be amongst those numbered as the chosen few. You will be–

Poised and ready for the Master’s use!

“For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matt. 22:14

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Tim. 2:15 KJV

“If anyone purifies himself from what is ignoble, then he will be a vessel for noble use, consecrated and useful to the master of the house, ready for any good work. So shun youthful passions and aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.” II Tim. 2:21-22

 

Take a Step

Mar7

My Mercies are new every morning, My Word declares, but I would also like you to consider that My Mercies…

  • Never grow old
  • Never wear out
  • Never cease!

I love you with an everlasting love and that love encompasses all you do, who you are, and what you will become. You are not to feel that you have no resources when you step out in faith. Stepping out in faith is not like stepping off a cliff–you never lose your footing, rather, you increase it. I give you a sure footing with a Rock on which to stand. I cause you to leap upon mountains with the agility of a deer.

But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, it all begins with a step.

Many say a ‘leap of faith,’ but I say no, take a step. Just a simple agreement to move forward, trusting that I will again lead you to another step

and then, another

and another

Every time you take a step of trust, I will always have your next move waiting, cued and ready…

Are you ready?

Then let’s prepare with My Mercy. My Mercy enables you to shed and shake off all that might hold you back. My Love encompasses you and encourages you to move forward…

with a STEP

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is they faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.'” Lam. 3:22-24

“A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Prov. 16:9

“When I thought, “My foot slips,” thy steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, thy consolations cheer my soul.” Ps. 94:18-19

“For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights.” Ps. 18:31-33 NIV

“Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind. For thy steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to thee.” Ps. 26:2-3

“Tell the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.” Is. 3:10

“He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the Lord.” Prov. 16:20

 

Master Gardening

Mar6

Courage to face the day for what it is, not just for a stepping stone to tomorrow, but a day of opportunity–this is something that is rare. Too many live with their thoughts already planted in tomorrow, like fresh roots, and tomorrow they are pulling up the roots by hoeing a plot for the day after.

Tend to your garden today!

Pleasant fields await the first step…

The plowman sets his hand to the plow and if he doesn’t look back, he plows a straight furrow. The planting is cultivated, watered and allowed to grow.

Early and latter rains

Harvest!

Wherein do you fall? Look and examine the timeline of your life

Your walk should follow Me.

 

“Jesus said to him, ‘No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.'” Lu. 9:62

“Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. Yea, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before him, and make his footsteps a way.” Ps. 85:10-13

“And if you will obey my commandments which I command you this day, to love the Lord your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul, he will give the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the later rain, that you may gather in your grain and your wine and your oil.” Deut. 11:13-14

“The sower sows the word.” Mk. 4:14

“The earth produces of itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. But when the grain is ripe, at once he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.” Lu. 4:28-29

“Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and the late rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.” James 5:7-8

 

Your Garden

Mar5

Tap into your source of life through your spirit.

Deep calls unto deep.

I love to be moved by you, not through pleading, but through faith.

Find your place in My Word, every day, and abide there.

Every day I have a secret place prepared just for you, root it out and then be rooted in.

It is your garden.

“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can  you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him,  he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” Jn.  15:4-5

“And the Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your desire with good things, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.” Is. 58:11

“Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Ps. 119:105

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jer. 17:7-8

“For the Lord will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places, and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song.” Is. 51:3

“For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.” Is. 61:11

 

Seize the Day!

Mar4

Blessed assurance comes from knowing the will of the Father. He looks down from Heaven upon the sons of men and loves them all, but only those who are obedient to His Word–His living Son, will eat the good of the land.

The kingdom of Heaven is soon to be revealed in all its splendor here in the Earth. All ambiguity will cease when that which is perfect is revealed. Do not wait for that day to come upon you–run to it–chase after it–become it.

You have all that tools you need in My Word to appropriate it in your life. You are without excuse o man, for the living God lives in you–appropriate it now!

“O Lord, who shall sojourn in thy tent? Who shall dwell on thy holy hill? He who walks blamelessly, and does what is right, and speaks truth from his heart; who does not slander with his tongue, and does no evil to his friend, nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor; in whose eyes a reprobate is despised, but who honors those who fear the Lord; who swears to his own hurt and does not change; who does not put out his money at interest, and does not take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.” Ps. 15

“And if you will obey my commandments which I command you this day, to love the Lord your God, and to serve him with all  your heart and with all your soul, he will give the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the later rain, that you may gather in your grain and your wine and your oil. And he will give grass in your fields for your cattle, and you shall eat and be full.” Deut. 11:13-15

“On that day the Lord their God will save them for they are the flock of his people; for like the jewels of a crown they shall shine on his land. Yea, how good and  how fair it shall be! Grain shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the maidens.” Zech. 9:16-17

“If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land” Is. 1:19

Arise to Victory

Mar3

A just man falleth seven times and riseth up again. I do not want you to see this as an expectation to fall. It is My desire that you never fail–never fall, but should you falter, I want you to know with assurance that you will rise up again!

My faithful one will always rise.

  • Rise up in Victory
  • Rise up in Expectation
  • Rise up in Anticipation

ARISE

For the just shall live by faith, and faith is the substance on which you STAND. It is necessary for you to believe and to see yourself victorious, in order to become victorious; see it in your heart—believe to receive.

It is your victory!

“For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.” Prov. 24:16

“The steps of a man are from the Lord, and he establishes him in whose way he delights; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord is the stay of his hand.” Ps. 37:23-24

Break Free

Mar2

For you say you are tired My friend, that your toiling never seems to cease. But I say to you…

Cease and Desist!

I have never called you to toil. Rather, I would have you spoil the enemy. For too long he has held you captive with…

  • Memories of your past
  • Displeasure of yourself
  • Lost moments, and
  • Lost relationships

All of this has served to build into your character, but should not imprison you–break free! Resist the devil and he will flee. You have been given power from on High–power to tread on serpents. Power and dominion over all the Earth.

Know that power–through My Word

Build a relationship with–the Holy Spirit.

Speak the Truth against the enemies of your soul and–you will walk free.

I promise

I have given you a Book filled with My Promise, for you are promising to Me and I came to set you FREE!

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Gal. 5:1

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Ja. 4:7

“–In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions. It is these who set up divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God; wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” Jude 1:18b-21

“Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall hurt you.” Lu. 20:19

“–what is man that thou art mindful of him, and the son of man that thou dost care for him? Yet thou hast made him a little less than God, and dost crown him with glory and honor. Thou hast given him dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet…” Ps. 8:4-6

“–If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Jn. 8:31b-32

My Beloved

Mar1

There is an assurance that comes from knowing who you are in Christ. It is “knowing” that I am my Beloved’s and He is mine. You will do well to remember this when times are difficult and you find yourself in times of stress.

I am my Beloved’s and He is mine.

Any difficulty you face will be brought into a new focus with this in mind. For there is no challenge you face in life that I have not already empowered you to overcome. If life is overwhelming you, then you have dropped the lifeline.

  • Pick it up again in My Word.
  • Find who you are through My Word.
  • Be refreshed in My Word.
  • Do not face your day without first facing My Word.

You will see with new perspective. You will be more selective and you will no longer run or cower from adverse circumstances, but face them knowing…

I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine!

“My beloved is mine and I am his, he pastures his flock among the lilies.” Song of Solomon 2:16

“He destined us in love to be his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.” Eph. 1:5-6

“And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.” Gal. 3:29

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” I Jn. 5:4-5

“In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

“For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from the Father.” I Jn. 16:27