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YOU CALLED?

YOU CALLED?

Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
James4:8

God looks forward to us coming closer to Him else He wouldn’t have said come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). He meant that. The same keen, attentive hearing you’ve developed now, sometimes, don’t you wish you had that exact keen hearing from the start of your faith walk with God with the obedience to follow and fall in place? When you look back and recognize mistakes made along the way and having learned better now, sometimes don’t you wish you could’ve jumped ahead into quick obedience? Well, it doesn’t work that way. Life’s essence is based on trial and error, and for most people, to learn the lesson thoroughly; they had to have had the bitter experience, learned from the harsh sting and live to testify it, instruct it, preach it, & glorify God through it! Either way, God will receive His glory! Unless a lesson is learned, the experience isn’t embedded deep enough in the core being. It has become so much easier to turn a deaf ear to God throughout time so much that no one tries to listen anymore, while many denies he speaks at all! This is The Revival that still needs to be had, that still need to reawaken within the soul of many believers. It’s a spiritual tone deafness that causes even the most fervent hearts to be impaired in their judgment because the Holy Spirit has long since been stiffled. If your source of comfort is stiffled then the people will have had committed spiritual suicide. They would result to becoming a walking corpse, a bleached (whitewashed sepulchres-Matthew 23:27) tomb, a flower that’s lost its fragrance, a sun that lost its shine, salt without flavor! How then will you savor the anointing? For just as we who are many have become one body in Christ, (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) so also, the group efforts of all senses are necessary for the whole to be absorbed. How, oh how will we ever be able to perform effectively? Dear believer, never stop listening for God’s voice and always check to confirm what’s heard. It’s best to stifle all other voices but to tune in to God, rather to stifle God and tune in to all other voices which seem to have been the trending occurrence. It’s detriment to the existing and coming generation the deafening silence that’s imposed. Isn’t it already too evident how such a state has fallen too deeply rooted within the very core of our young ones beings? No longer are we raising Samuels who come seeking out Elis for response of God’s divine calling (1 Samuel 3:4-10). The rhythm and vibration of one’s spiritual hearing must always be aligned into God’s word for the evil one tires not and the world waits not on you catching up before targeting its victim’s void! The seal (plonb), that has filled too many’s ears must be lifted finally for the effectiveness and plenitude of complete revival to be sbsorbed. As the Shofar has many sounds (tekiah, shevarim, teruah, and tekiah gedolah), to alert the listener, so also must each believer learn to listen and recognize the voice, tune, rhythm, sound of God’s Spirit that constantly calls out to His own. Samuels, be attentive, LISTEN to God’s comfort drawing you near! Never be afraid of asking God, “did You call me?”

Don’t be the reason why others stop listening to God, rather, be part of the reason why they run to God asking if He spoke. THIS IS A CALL TO SPIRITUAL ARMS. The armors of God (Ephesians 6:11), isn’t the only arms needed for these times, with ALL your being, be sensitive to the Holy Spirit! Tune your ears to His Words, His Words is revelation to draw in souls! There’s been alot of talking true, but if it isn’t God or Godly, it’s effectiveness on the soul is nought. SAMUEL, BE OBSERVANT, REVIVE AND LISTEN!!!

07-18-2023
MBM

BRAVING DANGER

BRAVING DANGER
PERSONAL BIBLE STUDY

1.What is sin?
Sin is any act, behavior, thought, desire, idea, belief or spoken words that transgresses God’s law.

2.What does sin do?
What result does sin have on an individual?
Sin hides a person in the darkness keeping one from seeing God.
Sin stains mind, body, soul, spirit causing the individual to fall into darkness away from God’s presence.

3.Where does sin come from? Explain!
Sin originated from the serpent.
In the Garden of Eden in an attempt to destroy God’s perfect creation out of jealousy and spite the serpent tricked Eve into eating the forbidden fruit who in turn shared the forbidden fruit with Adam causing both to die in knowledge and stature/prestige/respect.

4.How can a person prevent from sinning?
Because sin is personified as the old serpent, we are told to resist the enemy (each time he comes) and he will flee from us. When all else fails, flee away from the situation causing transgression from God’s law.

5.What does God’s word say about watching others sinning?
God’s word says to exhort those whom we witness sinning with wisdom.

6.I the righteous man does Not reprimand the sinner what is he charged with?
If a righteous man does Not reprimand a sinner after witnessing the act occuring then this righteous man will bear the consequences of that man’s sin.

7.What benefits a person who reprimand with wisdom another person that has been caught sinning?
Anyone who reprimands his neighbor to steer him right God’s word says that a multitude of his sins are forgiven.

8.How does God’s word call a person who walks right before Him?
A person who walks right before God is said to have INTEGRITY.

9.Name one person from the Bible who was said to have integrity!
Job was said to have integrity!

10.Why was Job said to have integrity? Was it because he lost all his goods?
Job was said to have integrity Not because he lost all his goods but because even in his despair after all loss he sinned not before God nor did he curse God like his wife had advised him to do.

11.Is there any benefit in walking right before God? If yes, please give bible reference(s)!
There are many benefits in walking right before God. Job was recompensed for everything he had lost and even doubled, (Job 42:12). Enoch walked right before God and was taken up to heaven without dying. (Genesis 5:24). Elisha was taken up in a whirlwind of chariots of fire. (2 Kings 2:11). God’s word speaks of being crowned and reigning eternally with Him for those who fight until the final battle is won. (Revelation 2:10, James 1:12).

12.Who does God reserve eternal life for? Verse.
Eternal life is reserved for “Whosoever believes” on God, (John 3:16).
12-01-2022
MBM

VALLEY OF BACA, PLAIN OF ONO

VALLEY OF BACA, PLAIN OF ONO

Often times one’s life journey may seem more like the valley of Baca or the plain of Ono but if there’s self-control, instruction, preparation with prayer and holiness one can come out unscathed. (Because persecution always find those devoted to God’s purpose we must always sharpen our image). It’s important to remember that Nehemiah saw through his enemies plots when interrupted from building the wall to secure the city. Like him if one remains connected and focused on God’s purpose so also will God not just reveal the evil schemes but put answers on our lips too for the enemies. Of those plots he had answered, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down!” (Neh.6:3). God’s Child must know how to answer when confronted by enemies while at your post. Although you’re heir, often times Word from the CEO of your life is what will move and humble the enemy’s heart. Even in the unsurety Abraham answered Isaac “the Lord will provide,” so also may God give you the right answer for those confronting you.
But if you happen to find yourself in the plain of Ono: though it may represent sadness, weeping, despair, pain and suffering to most; know this and know it well, Dear Child for you this valley will not be desolation for from you shall flow a spring flooding the drought into naught. You are equipped to overcome what threatens to destroy you as you keep post. Your armor (Eph.6:10-18), fruits of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) and the seven spirits of God (Rev.5:6), (Isa.11:2) be your fuel and tools. For God’s word had already warned you, “weeping may endure for a night but joy comes within the morning!” (Psalm 30:5). The valley of Baca and the plain of Ono is no match for God’s holiness within the Child of God! Straighten your crown valiant soldier, Your morning is not just coming, It’s Here! God’s got you!

07-19-2022
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LIFE CONCERNS

Just when you thought you figured out the answers to all the questions, they came up with a new set of questions which sends you right back to the start again!

You never really know the whole story! There’s always a loophole, a hidden fact, an untold story, a dark secret or a misunderstanding! So never think for a second that what you think you know is all there is! The greatest investigators have fallen short quite often or they’ve succeeded in convincing the majority that they nailed that investigation! Because in the end for most, it’s all about convincing the mass public! The bitter truth lies in the palm of God’s capable hands! So as you watch others roaming blindly to get from point A to point B, if you can’t pray them up, compliment their strength or effort, lend a helping hand. If neither is possible just quietly get out of their way, let them do the best they can!

Also, did you ever stop to consider if there are any More people that you might’ve offended in your life, so much so that they’re struggling to live still while you’re wanting to be ready to exit? Seriously, do you ever wonder if you forgot one or some and neglected to lift them in prayer for God to intervene and restore them for you after you had made foolish mistakes that had lasting effects in their lives while you were lacking? Have you ever had a strong desire to give a healing hug to the whole world to relieve them all of the bitterness, resentment, pain and suffering that seems too clingy? I think different people feel this in different ways. This is why there are artists, writers, singers, doctors, teachers, etc. I guess this is mine!

The thing is that not everyone heals the same way but most do. Some others don’t want to heal, they prefer hardcore revenge on repeat if at all possible!

No one really cares why a person is evil, has a mean streak, is a criminal or has chosen the wrong path or actions unless that person has been ordered by God Himself or it’s a chosen profession that pays well. Honestly, some people made it their passion to try to get inside other people’s head just by asking them questions to get them to find or see for themselves who they’ve become or where it is they’ve landed in life. And from there they can choose to make an intelligible decision to mend their ways, pay the consequences or both.

Never rejoice over someone else’s failure or the fact that they’ve been caught. Just because they didn’t catch you yet, that doesn’t mean you’re innocent. FOR ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALLEN SHORT OF GOD’S GLORY AND ALL ARE JUSTIFIED FREELY BY HIS GRACE THROUGH THE REDEMPTION THAT CAME BY CHRIST JESUS. (Rom.3:23-24). Know this and understand it well, no one of their own volition wants someone who has done them wrong once or many times to be free of their offence unless God has occupied or preoccupied their heart through Jesus. That is the honest to goodness truth right there I tell you! Human nature cannot survive or overcome wicked traits without God’s gift of Salvation in Jesus. Since Cain it’s been proven lacking and since Abel it’s been proven a challenge. Jesus gifted us His ALL because he knew right off the bat that in order for us to succeed at any good thing in this life is OVER HIS DEAD BODY AND RESURRECTION. So He did just that in gifting us His Salvation.

Think for a second of some characters of the bible. Do you think anyone considered Goliath’s history, lineage or upbringing that turned him into a bully? You think anyone thought of what shaped Jezebel into an evil woman? Did people give second thoughts as to what provoked Cain into killing his own brother? Please, No! More often than not, no one cares. To care enough to find out why things or people are the way they are however is also to nourish the self for improvement purposes and to prevent human failure that comes by lack of instruction. Like the Haitian saying, “when your comrade’s beard catches fire, put yours to soak.” (Just as God used major and minor prophets, servants of old to relay messages to His people, so also God uses ordinary people today to reach others). As it is written in God’s word “My people perish for lack of knowledge,” Hosea 4:6. To become a caring being requires in-depth core values, built-in fruits of the Spirit, Godly characteristics and functioning armors of God. To be a good person inside and out, no one knows or considers what work effort has been put into maintaining it. From the bottom of the barrel all the way up to it’s brim, no one knows sacrifices made, shamed insults endured, scrapes or falls experienced. The present isn’t always as smooth as it seems. But who cares of such if not God’s servant!

There are some things that even God respects for the human being and will not cross its line. One of them is a weary and tired soul, He understands the need to rest. There’s rest in the final destination in life but there’s also rest in God’s bosom as He lead one in the right path throughout life and in ministry. Hence His word says “Come unto me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

01-18-2022
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THE LAST BATTLE

If your fiercest battle is your last one then your armor can’t be like your daily routine. Surround yourself with men of war, battle fierce soldiers, serious men of battle, warriors excellent in valor, loyalty and truth! Then engage!
So, calling all prayer warriors of the One Faith, One God, One Love, One Spirit of Heaven’s Committee is a must! You need to suit up in warrior style for victory is sure when The Lord of Host leads!
08-21-2021
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CHRISTIAN BOOTCAMP

The boot camp of christian living is to Not feed the flesh every single thing it asks for but to treat it STRICTLY. (1 Corinthians 9:27). The world is full of accessories that beautifies or corrupts the flesh but for the christian, God asks that we wear the word of God around our neck (Proverbs 3:3), meditating on it night and day, (Joshua 1:8), to get suited up with the full and whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:11)so as to withstand the devil’s tricks and attacks. God’s child is to be clothed in righteousness, adorned with the fruits of the Spirit all the while producing fruits worthy of repentance that is well in the Master’s taste as we worship Him in Spirit and in truth. Love is the road that leads us there!

Mankind has created materials that are stain-proof, bullet-proof, water-proof and so on but how awesome it would be if one could be stain/sin-resistant before God. To present oneself spotless before the King of Glory ought to be every Christian’s deepest desire! Spiritual wellbeing is not just a phrase nor is it to be taken lightly but it ought to be a daily mandatory need gnawing at the core of the depth of each Godchild seeking repose in Him for eternity’s sake!

It is so easy to get blind-sided, sidetracked, distracted and discombobulated when it pertains to Godly measures. The mindset to uphold however is to NOT sell-out, give in to temptation or compromise, to not become the devil’s footstool, a backslider, a christian drop-out so to speak, because many have fallen within that category while claiming to be still enrolled in the University of Faith but performing under the assumptions, notion and requirements of the flesh! Seek Temperance. To be justified by one’s Faith requires constant efforts that often burn the core desires of the being yet gratifies well and deep past the depth of the core of one’s being even onto the Spirit-self. It is well worth the efforts and journey.

If you’re not going to and/or can’t even fathom the idea of being constant at anything in life, it is best to begin at being true to yourself at the very least. It will be a start!

*(Be not held captive by your own dark desires but set yourself free so as to set others free)!* (Isaiah 61:1 proclaim liberty to prisoners and captives setting them free) begins within, with self then work outward onto others!

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(I’m not a theologian, philosopher or such just a simple servant of God with thoughts and ideas that sits well within my spirit being to get me from point A to point B and it works for me hence it might therefore work for you as well. All the while hoping and praying that my thoughts and or ideas could be the answer to someone’s prayer for a way out or at least a starting point to get there. And so if it’s not yours please leave it be and carry on, it might become useful to another who is stuck at life’s crossroads to glory. Just a thought)!

BITTER TRUTH

One sad bitter truth that exist in this world is that there are those that live a hellish life and choses to do so, so that when they die they will spend their eternity in hell!
You, Elected of the One and Only Most High Almighty God and Father of All nations, generations and beings who has been chosen, and has accepted to be His Child living according to His word, shall prevail above all that is ungodly. But you must keep the faith despite the earthly chaos and turmoils that rises within and about! For His word clearly states, “I HAVE GIVEN YOU AUTHORITY TO TRAMPLE ON SNAKES AND SCORPIONS AND TO OVERCOME ALL THE POWERS OF THE ENEMY! NOTHING WILL HARM!!! Luke10:19
Hence any or all things that poses a threat to your Godly walk, soul, spiritual being, or your personal relationship with God, whatever causes a barrier of any type; you can call them into justice before God’s throne for Your Godly Right To Prevail based on the promises God gave from HIS WORD! Your life/living MUST match up with God’s good promises or blessing prophesies! So make it all fit to enter and live into His purpose and into all His eternity when you leave this wretched place! THIS CAN BE ATTAINED FOR YOU DEAR CHILD ARE EQUIPPED!
Mouthful of BLESSINGS!!!

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US

I’m the rain, you’re the rainbow

I’m the moon, you’re the sun

I’m the sea, you’re the waves

I’m the mermaid, you’re the whale

When I’m speaking you’re my thoughts

When I’m sleeping you’re my dreams

While I’m living you’re my hope

While I’m contemplating you’re my all

If I become a princess, you’ll be my prince in shining armor

If I become a queen, you’ll be my ruling king

If I become a star, you’ll be my shining light

If I become an angel you’ll be my flapping wings

Written in 2000

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WHO’S YOUR REAL ENEMY? PART THREE

Often times on our path we meet with people whom later on in life we wish we hadn’t met. After having endured a hardship that they are or were tied to we feel that had we not become linked with them we would not have endured such hardships. Being that we’re humans we have a tendency to look at people based on appearance and so we judge, label, blame, criticize, ridicule self and others, the list goes on. But really that which we need to focus on is not on the surface but it’s the ability to detect evil hidden behind these encounters causing us to suffer. I know it’s not easy to do but it takes a load off of your heart carrying the burden to He who knows how to handle them, through prayer lay it all at Jesus feet and await comfort, support, answer, or direction. Jesus knew in life we would end up making poor choices in this flesh envelope hence we’d need redirection and so He emphasized the importance of discernment and God’s armors. Child, to make it through this rugged road in life you need not just repentance, conversion and Jesus but also His equipping gifts disposed for us the believer. Isaiah 11:2-3 displays for us seven gifts from the Spirit of the Lord which we brethren ought to sought after, (Spirits of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Piety, Knowledge, Fear of the Lord). If we’re so busy seeking after these gifts that are at our disposal, surely by the time some things come our way, because we had been so preoccupied working on self, God would have had mercy due to applied efforts. You see to become equipped with God’s gifts at our disposal is to be enemy ready. A person can’t enter a battlefield without having been armed, recognizing and identifying ally from foe. Else, this fierce battle would become catastrophic because you’d end up fighting allies and foes, exhausting and outnumbered! The disposed equipments help us to recognize friend from foe so we can fight the good fight! 1 John 4:1-6 discernment identifies the spirit leading the person. Ephesians 6:10-18 lays out for the believer the full armor of God to equip one for every battle. To choose to be equipped depends on the soldier completely. To recognize one’s true enemy is also to enter a battle mentality to destroy the evil root presented. The choice is always yours. You will know how well you’ve chosen by the rundown and outcome of your whole christian walk with God. Make God proud!

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