Grace and Peace Mulitplied

The enormity of the call, how can I do all of this? What comes first? Where do I start? This is overwhelming! Are these questions swirling around in your head? Take a seat for a moment, relax, take a deep breathe, get a cup of your favorite beverage, ( non- alcoholic only Lol). Let’s stop and take time with this. You can only do what’s in front of you at the moment. So focus your attention there. Then though there be a line, you will just have to take your time. The Holy Spirit will help you accomplish this task first. Then He will move you to the next, Remember, “one thing at a time”. You will be so surprised, how excellent your work will be. You have shifted all that concern away, now your brilliance shines to day.

John 14:16-18

16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

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Have you ever watched men and women climb Mt Kilimanjaro? I have. I have watched the determination of those who seemed to be fearless. They’ve taken cameras on their headsets, and one can watch the trek as it progresses. In some of the sections, everyone appears jolly. Then other sections, a seriousness comes across the entire group, and with much carefulness, they progress. An interesting thing that I noticed, was that the guides would say from time to time, “Pole Pole” or “keep a slow pace.” This was because the air became thin the higher the elevation. As they reached the summit, it was not without arduous moments; there were many, but their victory was sweet! The Lord has often taken time to encourage me when viewing these treks. He said, keep moving forward; even if it’s “Pole Pole,” or at a slower pace. He encourages me to “rest a while; don’t quit, know others have gone before me, and I will be able to complete my race.” I’m thankful for His creative encouragement. You can take your time and slow down too if you must, but don’t quit. You will reach the summit soon. Then you can start on a new trek.

1 Cor. 4:3,4

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

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It can’t produce a harvest without your help. If it sits in its package, and is not taken out, though life may lie deep within, it remains a seed no use to men. But if it’s taken out and planted correctly, and cared for as a farmer would respectfully, and if weeds do appear, and are taken way, and the elements above are conducive, ( God’s Hands come over the elements when your walking in his plan), I say, that the seeds that were planted, and well looked after, produce a great harvest indeed. Now look back the the parable of The Sower “ and believe.

Mark 4:14-21

14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. 18 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 becometh unfruitful. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

To whom shall we listen? Who leads us today? Who actually carries the weight in our minds, that really directs our way? Is it a celebrity, a patriarch, a Sports star, or is it one who sings? I pray for you continually, that you would be influenced by Jesus the King. However noble others may be, there’s only one who cares for your peace, let Him influence, protect and keep, and lead you securely into great peace.

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Whilst in the service of the King, see your mandate as, supreme. Okay, that’s a little firm, let me be just a little lighter. If your not careful, images will arise that try to take control of your eyes. In other words, “what’s the use!” An American phrase meaning I don’t see any results! “All I see is……”But just keep up with what ever He is telling you to do. Love doesn’t wait on everything to be in place, it continues to express itself in faithful service. If you will keep up, first, you will see your victory in the word. This is true. Next that victory in the word will develop images on the inside of you. Lastly but not least, ( it’s all in the process of your faith you see), you will behold a little victory here, and a little victory there. Then they will grow into larger victories, for your faith is processed just like a seed. Please, don’t let your feelings pull you away, God needs your witness, your service, your smile, your love for him ( which includes love for his word day by day.)

Hebrew3:1,2
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.
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In the Old Testament, God led the children of Israel through the wildernesses with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. the cloud kept them cool from the scorching sun. The fire gave light to guide them at night and it kept them warm. They carried the atmosphere of God with them at all times. Our Covenant with God, is a better Covenant established on better promises. He’s not only with us day and night, but He’s inside. So we carry the presence of our Lord in an undercover fashion. Lol! Yet, now, the open visions are being seen once again. That Glory cloud is rolling up in the presence of men. They are going to see the Old plus the New, before it’s all said and through. God is still God, still keeping Covenant with those who love him. He said it’s time to put on a show. 

Duet. 7:9

Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

When you see your brother or sister what is your estimation of him or her? Sometimes familiarity breeds contempt. Sometimes prejudices surface and stand out. God has a remedy for these of things. . We are too see them as He see’s them. That’s why it’s soooo important to get your mind renewed to the word of God. First of all, your mind is being changed by who He says you are, and what He says you can do. As Your changing the image of yourself, be sure to see your brother or Sister along this same line. If God is perfecting you, He is perfecting them. And as you keep the proper images of yourself and your brother and sister, How sweet your appear countenance can become.  

2 Cor. 16-18

16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation

Suddenly awaken with an awkward memory. Many service men & woman must face these images in their dreams. But God your Father has a place of rest for you. Take God at His word, believe the report. Jesus said all things are possible to him that believes. That mean all things are possible to you. Get under the cover of the images that His word paints. There’s nothing more powerful that can erase, the images of warfare. God will reset your soul. Let Him lead you now. He is the Shepherd and bishop of your soul.

The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want. ( I shall not want for peace of mind)
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters.
3 He is restores my soul;
He guides me in the paths of righteousness
for the sake of His name.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,a
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

You know when you trust in God Almighty, you don’t have to be frantic or get in a rush about things. For what ever comes your way, He’s already got it figured out. That’s the awesomeness about our Father. He knows the end from the beginning. He knows what coming up on the horizon. He new it long before today. No, keep a steady stride as you go along life’s journey. Stay closely in touch, and you will be grateful and praise Him so much, that in this situation, you didn’t have to come unglued, for God Who is our rock is looking out for you.

Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily.

The Words Of Our Lord, that seem rather harsh, were spoken in order that there would be no misunderstanding on the subject. God is a God of love, thus with everything within Him, He sent his Son into the world. He sent Him to accurately lay down what it takes to have “His Salvation” in the earth. Salvation stated here, we see goes further than just making heaven as your home. The salvation spoken of here, will keep those who listen and “Take Heed To DO,” protected here and their home.

The House on the Rock

Luke 6:46-49

Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.

49 But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction.”

The torrents crashed against both houses. Please make all the proper adjustments to do what your hear. Then Jesus is really your Lord.