There is a necessity for us to have a great deal of faith in our relationships. What is jealousy except an uncertainty about your relationship, a lack of trust, and so forth. What do you call it when you are thinking two different emotions at one time, when your heart is filled with one thing… Continue reading “These promises are for you”
Month: January 2023
“Tell me what I am?!”
We want to see our women come up to what every woman should be in this walk with God: zero, where they are not put down because they put themselves down and are slobs, and they are not trying to put themselves up by becoming extravagant and trying to overdress and everything. You have to… Continue reading “Tell me what I am?!”
“… Has been judged” (John 16:11)
We are going to read a Scripture that is very important for you to hear. In John 16 Jesus is speaking to the disciples. Listen very carefully: “But now I am going to Him who sent Me.… But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I… Continue reading “… Has been judged” (John 16:11)
Faith without an “if”
I would like to give you some basic understanding of authority, and of judgment. What we are doing now is requiring a greater faith than any of us have ever realized. We have been slowly gravitating toward this truth: I not only must know who you are, but I also must have an equal revelation… Continue reading Faith without an “if”
Satan’s propaganda or the creative word-part 2
When you are in a service you can say, “Okay, now we are worshiping; now we are taking Communion; now we are imparting; now we are blessing one another.” But you miss the fact that there has to be one main focus: We must know what God is saying right now. You can be so… Continue reading Satan’s propaganda or the creative word-part 2
Satan’s propaganda or a creative word-part 1
Remember the famous words spoken from the wall: “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I come down to you?” (Nehemiah 6:3.) There has to be something of this attitude in our services. This is one of the major points that I want to bring… Continue reading Satan’s propaganda or a creative word-part 1
The freedom and flow-the problems of no walls
We are in a period of transition, and it is really working. We are getting out of bondages, and we are getting out of walls and barriers that we have had to each other. We are beginning to feel things more deeply. We are more sensitive. I don’t know whether you understand how far we… Continue reading The freedom and flow-the problems of no walls
The unfolding part 9
Active or Passive? You Have a Great Action I know that the Kingdom of God comes because it is within you; but I am a little bit apprehensive that when you say, “The Kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:21), you could become quite passive about that. The very basis of the Kingdom as… Continue reading The unfolding part 9
Flaming sword
The lord placed a flaming sword which turned every way; it looked like a ball of fire to form a barrier, to not allow passing through the fallen nature of Adam, representing the D.N.A of the human race. God is a consuming fire; this fire separates that which is not like His Spirit from entering… Continue reading Flaming sword
Learning about the world of the Spirit
Every new level presents its difficulties, because people are accustomed to one atmosphere and then they step into a whole new one. Can you tell the difference between reading the Old Testament and the New Testament? In the Old Testament, with its stories of wars and kings and judgments, all the things that happened were… Continue reading Learning about the world of the Spirit
By report or by revelation
We are learning that we have access to one another as a family. And to be a family is more important than being religious. The whole world is finding that the satanic attack is against being a family. That is why the book of Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament, ends with God… Continue reading By report or by revelation
The search for a father
I have noticed that society has tied children to the mother, and it uses every device of law there is to try to make the father responsible. When couples go to court to get a divorce, a father will very often argue because he doesn’t even want to support his children. The accident of birth… Continue reading The search for a father
The challenge of change
I think we are ready for the next level, the next breakthrough. Consider the former years: Five years ago were your song services different? Was the seating arrangement different? Were the services different? Before there is the creativity of God, there is the chaos (Genesis 1:2). The devastation has to come to an existing order… Continue reading The challenge of change
The relationship itself ministers
The lord caused to come before my mind all the things that I had said to my brothers and sisters. It is like it just passed through my mind. When it was finished, one Word was spoken by the Lord. He said, “A relationship ministers.” You begin to realize that we don’t have to have… Continue reading The relationship itself ministers
The unfolding part 8
Oneness is Forever We Don’t Have Any Point to Prove Because we are not in conflict to solve problems, we don’t seem to have any point to prove. We don’t have any point to prove—all we have to do is carry one another in love. Panning For Gold Let’s have faith. Of all people in… Continue reading The unfolding part 8
The unfolding part 7
Gazing Intently THE PRINCIPLES OF ONENESS I cannot open my heart to the Lord without opening my heart to His brethren (Hebrews 2:11). If I close my heart to my brother or sister in Christ, I’m closing it to the Lord. I cannot open my heart to my brother and close it to other brothers.… Continue reading The unfolding part 7
Always persistent
I have some things that I am going to read to you. First of all, I’m going to read a statement, so brace yourself. Fasten your seat belt. If you receive a Word and do not persist in it, you will seek in frustration for another Word. And then you will seek for another Word,… Continue reading Always persistent
God’s plan
What is the Purpose of Our Travail? It is easy for us to become involved with the conflict and the pains of travail, and to lose sight of the purpose of it. Is the purpose the defeat of Satan? No. Let’s go to Isaiah 66. This chapter talks about several things that we are very… Continue reading God’s plan
Create through me, thy servant
INISIST THAT GOD IS GOING TO DO SOMEHING FOR YOU NOW Just thank Him for it by speaking it out loud. It is that simple. We are in the midst of something here that I am very much wanting to convey to you. We have been in a transition period for so long that for… Continue reading Create through me, thy servant
All God has said, I am
There is something about this, that you are immortal until your work is done. If you don’t hit resurrection life, at least nobody is going to take you away as long as you are set to do the will of God, until God says, “That’s enough. You have done My will.” I thought of the… Continue reading All God has said, I am
The unfolding part 6
Present Changes It’s a Time of Healing, and It’s a Time of Change As the seasons in the natural, there are quite a few changes that take place. There is a change in the elemental spirits; there is a change in a lot of things. And when a season changes spiritually, it is very similar.… Continue reading The unfolding part 6
The unfolding part-5
A Dead Pharaoh God is Speaking of Something That We Don’t Understand Yet I think one of the greatest hindrances to faith is to take a Scripture that belongs to this level and interpret it on a lower level. That won’t work. “If you abide in Me and My Words abide in you, you shall… Continue reading The unfolding part-5
Kingdom marriages, pure love gives, not possesses
A Word for All Relationships For several days, i have been seeking the Lord about kingdom marriages and the Lord keeps speaking one thing. I am so completely persuaded that this is a Word for every marriage, for all of us that are here, for all relationships, that we begin to understand something about what… Continue reading Kingdom marriages, pure love gives, not possesses
I wish I didn’t doubt it
A problem for which we have not yet been able to find a solution. The brothers start off with a real closeness with the apostle, but then over a period of time, they do not seem to be able to maintain that closeness and freedom. It is difficult for the brothers to feel his love… Continue reading I wish I didn’t doubt it
The unfolding part 4
How Do You Defend Yourself? Defending Yourself Started In The Garden Of Eden In what ways do you defend yourself? Have you noticed how easy it is to defend yourself, how easy it is to justify your actions? In the world, even when a person does something he knows is wrong, by the next morning… Continue reading The unfolding part 4
Leviathan
By Gary Evan Umphress There isn’t a believer in Jesus Christ that would dispute the fact that God despises Pride. Many scriptures refer to this spirit and how it separates man from God. It is the very spirit that separates Satan and God. Every demon in hell is full of pride. Adam and Eve disobeyed… Continue reading Leviathan
Only to believe
I think people sometimes read the Bible wrong; they read it with a negative depression on them that interprets it wrong. We are going to read a Scripture that to some may sound a little negative, but I’m going to tell you how positive it is. When the man brought his epileptic son to Christ,… Continue reading Only to believe
The unfolding-part 3
Neither Condemned nor Intimidated GOD WANTS TO ESTABLISH A NEW NATURE, NOT REFINE AND DISCIPLINE THE HUMAN NATURE. The word says that our old man has been crucified with Christ, but as long as we have a human body, we still have two natures, the flesh and the spirit. It is only when we learn… Continue reading The unfolding-part 3
Prophecy 17
Behold, O flock of God, thou art at the threshold of great things that the Lord has promised thee. Shall not the searchings of thy heart be greater than all of the searchings that the Lord has brought to thee as thou shalt stand at the threshold of possessing and entering into the thing that… Continue reading Prophecy 17
The interpenetration of God and man 1
This message is about the interpenetration of God and man—what Pentecost is really supposed to mean. When you Spirit-filled believers prophesy, you can manifest a great deal of zeal, and the words are tremendous; there is a flow. But we want to do more—make bones rattle and armies of the Lord stand up (Ezekiel 37:1–10).… Continue reading The interpenetration of God and man 1
Prophecy 16
The Spirit of the Lord is constantly speaking unity to the house of the Lord. He is saying, “Ye shall not walk divided. Ye shall no longer look upon thyself as an individual, but ye shall look upon thyself as part of a Body” (Ephesians 2:19–22). Ye shall prepare thy hearts to walk together. So… Continue reading Prophecy 16
Prophecy 15
This is a Living Word born out of Psalms 125, 34, 35 and 37. Behold, there is no want to them that trust in the Lord, but the Lord causes them day unto day to be satisfied with His goodness. He taketh even the evil that befalleth them and turneth it into victory. Behold, He… Continue reading Prophecy 15
Prophecy 14
There is a Word that is to come unto the people of the Lord in this day, and how shall that Word come forth? Shall it be born of a fleshly enthusiasm in thine heart? Shall it be born in the midst of thy cries unto the Lord in trials? Nay, it shall come as… Continue reading Prophecy 14
How the family flows
Walk in What You Believe I’ve been working on something for several years; and that is that we have a level of what we believe, of what the Scriptures have provided for us and we believe it, but then there’s always a level down here where we’re walking. And I’ve worked for thirty years to… Continue reading How the family flows
Our spirits 1
This was the day that the Lord gave us a Word, early this morning before dawn, that we were going to be in control; and it seems like everything has gone the other direction from that. But I’ve seen that happen before, haven’t you? You get a Word and you’re tried in it before it… Continue reading Our spirits 1
Putting it all together-day of atonement
“… AND WE RESTRAIN THE OPPRESSOR” We’re Either Going To Be Victors Or Victims While we’ve gotten into this satanic warfare, it has become a generalized thing; we’ve not realized the subtleties of it. For instance, it somebody is very bitter and has a certain physical problem, watch it and see how many people will… Continue reading Putting it all together-day of atonement
Persistence-part 2
THE ANXIOUS—PHILIPPIANS 4:6 If we could have one Word for all those who are interceding and praying, it would be out of Philippians, the fourth chapter: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. That is the Word—“Be anxious for nothing.” There… Continue reading Persistence-part 2
God’s attributes within you
In Galatians 5 we find both a description of the works of the flesh and a list of the fruit of the Spirit: Now the works of the flesh (this is what your flesh produces) are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties (or heresies), envyings,… Continue reading God’s attributes within you
The pure atmosphere-part 2
HE OWNS US ALL The Soul Level Has Either Position Or Possession The soul level in its emotions has a unique quality; it moves in either position or possession. You can find a couple who will love each other, but if they’re walking on a soulish level somebody has to have the position. One has… Continue reading The pure atmosphere-part 2
The pure atmosphere-part 1
“CREATE IN ME A BROKEN SPIRIT” Satan’s Lies Won’t Be Effective Unless We Are Disturbed In Our Spirit To A Wrong Attitude I don’t want anything to come that will touch this oneness that God has given. I don’t want there to be any lie or presumption of Satan that is sufficient to get us… Continue reading The pure atmosphere-part 1
The unfolding-part 2
UNTIL THE WORD LIVES The Living Word—A Thing Of Destiny Now This is going to be one of the most interesting and profitable little meetings that you’ve ever been in your life. The reason for it is that I think that you’re going to understand the Living Word, and why it’s a thing of destiny… Continue reading The unfolding-part 2
Persistence-part 1
Luke 11:1–13: And it came about that while He (Jesus) was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom… Continue reading Persistence-part 1
The unfolding-part 1
“… THE TRUTH IN LOVE” The most talked about and the least understood subject in the world is love. How many believe in it? How many would like to receive it? How many find it difficult to send it out in some directions? Most of our problems come because we go about all of the… Continue reading The unfolding-part 1
The faith-facts and fear’s lying circumstances
The prophecies are coming to pass; we are breaking through. I did not anticipate that the battle against them would be so great, but it will unfold to us to know how to move in them. I go through periods in which I feel such a breakthrough; then I get hit so hard. So I… Continue reading The faith-facts and fear’s lying circumstances
Excepts on the cross
FACING THIS HOUR Read John 12:27–33. When problems seem overwhelming, what do we say? “Father, save us from this hour”? If we answer honestly, we say like Christ, “For this cause came I unto this hour” (verse 27). Sometimes there are problems that you can’t avoid, because the whole destiny and purpose of your life… Continue reading Excepts on the cross
Create the atmosphere
It is very important that we review all that God has said over each of us. God is very much concerned that we go forward on a positive note, and that first positive step would be to establish the commissions over each of the brothers. There should be very definite commissions and charges given to… Continue reading Create the atmosphere
The perils of restoration without repentance
Lord, loose us into the flow of this Word. Make this one of the most important Words that we have ever heard. Much of this Word is narrative, and it is very necessary for you to get the story. You may wonder where this story is going to lead. But please bear with it, because… Continue reading The perils of restoration without repentance
He will heal us
In these days of restoration God is bringing forth a fresh emphasis upon the Scriptures. It is always interesting to watch the Scriptures that He highlights time and time again, such as Ephesians chapter 4, Hosea chapter 6, James chapter 5, Joel chapter 2, Acts chapter 3, and Isaiah chapter 61. All of these speak… Continue reading He will heal us
Our ultimate freedom
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:1, 13. The more we… Continue reading Our ultimate freedom
An exhortation on worship
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24, KJV. I find my heart singing, bubbling, looking up to the Lord continually. This is a day for all of us to be especially alerted to encourage one another (I Thessalonians 5:8–11). Too many people are… Continue reading An exhortation on worship
Are you aware of Him?
Our singing and our praising the Lord has gone through several phases. God certainly is not a God of ruts. If there is anything that tends to deteriorate, it is the spirit of worship through sameness. The greatest worshipers of all time were men like David, and he was continually giving himself to the invention… Continue reading Are you aware of Him?
The kingdom: more than a crown on the head
Originally the Old Testament was written in Hebrew and Aramaic. In the original Hebrew Scriptures, I and II Kings were one book. This one book was divided when seventy Hebrew scholars translated the Old Testament Hebrew into Greek. This translation was made before Christ and before the Christian era. It is called the Septuagint, which… Continue reading The kingdom: more than a crown on the head
Thinking as a son
The Feast of Passover represented two things. It was a culmination of judgment upon the Egyptians; and it was also, during the process of those ten judgments which culminated in the Passover night when the death angel came (Exodus 12:29–30), a concluding experience of judgment upon the Israelites. They suffered things at the hands of… Continue reading Thinking as a son
Exhortation and prophecy
We are going to grasp a new concept of how to deal with sin. We have approached it wrong. We must minister to people who have been overtaken in a fault or a sin with the same simple faith with which we would lay hands upon them to heal them, and take dominion over their… Continue reading Exhortation and prophecy
That new nature
We are pointing to the nature that we want to acquire. It is not that we condone what people do, but we are putting the focus on a different area. This is a shift away from the negativity. It is not that we do not have problems; but we see that the problems are not… Continue reading That new nature
Bonds nullify
In the “Unfolding,” the Word of the Lord has come about opening our hearts. It is based on the sixth chapter of II Corinthians, where Paul had written to the Church, Our mouth has spoken freely to you, O Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained… Continue reading Bonds nullify
Oneness and bonds and vampires
This Word will deal with our relating to each other. Almost every problem that we face has been in making the transition to the Kingdom relationships. This Word speaks about the perfect Kingdom relationships that God is bringing. It reveals also our openness to assault through demonic sources, and how to see that ended. Let… Continue reading Oneness and bonds and vampires
You are in my heart
Paul wrote to the Corinthians: I do not speak to condemn you; for I have said before that you are in our hearts to die together and to live together. II Corinthians 7:3. This message will be one of the most important that I have ever given in my whole life. It is not a… Continue reading You are in my heart
Prophecy 13
Behold, O flock of God, thou art at the threshold of great things that the Lord has promised thee. Shall not the searchings of thy heart be greater than all of the searchings that the Lord has brought to thee as thou shalt stand at the threshold of possessing and entering into the thing that… Continue reading Prophecy 13
How do you feel about us?
Here is a Kingdom Proverb: It is one thing to be living tissue in the Body of Christ. It is another thing to be a wooden leg that can be strapped on and off. The issue is: Organism or Organization? Slowly but positively we are moving into the oneness—into being one. It is so important… Continue reading How do you feel about us?
Deliverance from a harsh and unforgiving spirit
There are times when a chapter in the Word of God seems to impress you, but you do not understand why it is getting to you so deeply. As you go a little deeper into it, it reaches into your heart a little more. If you come back to it in a week, it reaches… Continue reading Deliverance from a harsh and unforgiving spirit
Prophecy 12
The Spirit of the Lord is constantly speaking unity to the house of the Lord. He is saying, “Ye shall not walk divided. Ye shall no longer look upon thyself as an individual, but ye shall look upon thyself as part of a Body” (Ephesians 2:19–22). Ye shall prepare thy hearts to walk together. So… Continue reading Prophecy 12
Proverbs: the roots of fear
We have a full chronology of what has come so far in the “Unfolding,” the recent revelation teaching of the Kingdom. It is not so important that we try to make a history of it; however, the sequence of steps in this revelation is important, because they are working miracle changes wherever they are applied.… Continue reading Proverbs: the roots of fear
Prophecy 11
This is a Living Word born out of Psalms 125, 34, 35 and 37. Behold, there is no want to them that trust in the Lord, but the Lord causes them day unto day to be satisfied with His goodness. He taketh even the evil that befalleth them and turneth it into victory. Behold, He… Continue reading Prophecy 11
How long does it take?
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20. Have you ever asked yourself this… Continue reading How long does it take?
Let’s kill time
This is truly the day for the Living Word, for every seal to be taken off His Book, for every barrier to our understanding to be lifted. It is a day for our faith to be aggressive, for it to be demanding and insistent. It is a day for us to believe, to expect and… Continue reading Let’s kill time
Prophecy 10
There is a Word that is to come unto the people of the Lord in this day, and how shall that Word come forth? Shall it be born of a fleshly enthusiasm in thine heart? Shall it be born in the midst of thy cries unto the Lord in trials? Nay, it shall come as… Continue reading Prophecy 10
A few things about oneness
Do you realize that the Lord has been bringing Words on our communication, relationships, and oneness for many years? We have all been into those Words, but the problem has been that until now the more we tried to make it work, the less it seemed to work. One of the clearest pictures we have… Continue reading A few things about oneness
Oneness is our potential
The believers in the Body of Christ constitute many different members, but one spiritual Body—one organism. As believers and bondservants we know that true oneness is our potential. Let’s look first at the illusions about oneness that are so subtle and undetected. One false illusion would be thinking that compatibility is oneness. Another illusion would… Continue reading Oneness is our potential
The vision for our worship
When we come together for our worship, we come to meet the Lord. And in selecting the songs we sing, I have always felt that we should seek the leading of the Holy Spirit. In order to do this, it is a help to know ahead of time the basic Word that God is going… Continue reading The vision for our worship
Prophetic music
We are living in an era of music that God is going to destroy. When God brings down the mystical Babylon described in chapters 17 and 18 of Revelation, He does more than just bring down religious systems. He brings down something that is quite commercial, something that is interwoven in the business, in the… Continue reading Prophetic music
Many channels of music
As the Lord brings the days of the Kingdom expanding to us, we are aware that the prophets of old spoke of this day and said that great things were going to be accomplished, especially in the realm of music. Isaiah prophesied: Thus says God the Lord, “Behold, the former things have come to pass,… Continue reading Many channels of music
The true humble
For thus says the high and the exalted One who lives forever, whose name is Holy, “I dwell on a high and holy place, and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit in order to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.” Isaiah 57:15. Thus says the… Continue reading The true humble
The unbeatable combination-faith and humility
Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable and mourn and… Continue reading The unbeatable combination-faith and humility
Raising children for God
I want to talk to you about families, and about what God expects of you concerning your family. This is very important. We will begin with the promise made to Moses’ mother in Exodus the second chapter, and then we will read two other passages from the life of Moses. And there went a man… Continue reading Raising children for God
What is a parent?
Part Two What is a parent? A parent is a co-creator of life over which he struggles with a combination of responsibility for what he has produced and the subjective temptation to make that life an extension of himself irrevocably. Thus a parent is one who produces, but does not know how to let go… Continue reading What is a parent?
What is a parent?
Part One What is a parent? A parent is one who not only gives birth to an offspring that takes on his own characteristics and heredity; he also becomes the father and creator of many things which that child will become. He opens the door of life to a child, but he never stops opening… Continue reading What is a parent?
Who kills the wolves?
If the Lord brings discipline and judgment within these Kingdom churches, it will be because they preach the letter of the Word and they do not have the spirit of the Word. Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God, who also made… Continue reading Who kills the wolves?
Prophecy 9
Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. Jude 3. Shall not the Lord build thee up together in the holy faith that was… Continue reading Prophecy 9
Prophecy 8
The Lord hath a Word for thee. For thou art no longer under the shepherds who are hirelings that shall forsake thee in the day of battle. Behold, they shall run from thee when the trouble comes; they shall forsake thee in the hour of thy need (John 10:12–13). But the Lord raises up shepherds… Continue reading Prophecy 8
“Wake up, Jesus!”—Luke 8:24
This Word is an excellent prelude to the unfolding, with the present Parousia emphasis. It is amazing how the Scriptures, with the leading of the Holy Spirit, can bring forth exactly what we need at the moment. We never fail to find the truth in the Word that God has for us at that particular… Continue reading “Wake up, Jesus!”—Luke 8:24
A rich head but poor feet?
Are there times as a believer when you feel that surely you must find an answer to what you are seeking God for, or else you must be embracing something that is not His will for you? You may be looking to God for His answer and you are not satisfied with the traditional, conventional… Continue reading A rich head but poor feet?
Prophecy 7
Let all of your hearts take courage, for know that if the Lord brings a person within this Body and ye look upon his need and ye become burdened, then thy burden shall always be with a rejoicing of faith; for God brought him in that He might establish him in what He brought forth.… Continue reading Prophecy 7
Everything goes better with praise
The Lord is setting before us a way of life. We have been changing constantly, and we have actually come to the place where we are conditioned to change. Before, we changed reluctantly. Even when we were adamant in wanting to change, there were deep, built-in traps in our very nature that were resisting change.… Continue reading Everything goes better with praise
Prophecy 6
Rejoice in the Lord who hath raised thee up together; and thou shalt perceive in the days to come that none of thee shall arise to walk in the Lord perfectly save that thou shalt see that thy brother and thy sister shall be thine instructor in the Lord. Behold how they shall help thee,… Continue reading Prophecy 6
Unthankful
We are in the midst of days in which many troubles stalk the land. We are in the days of persecution and bigotry. But we are also in the days of great revelation from the Lord, which is unique to this transition period of ages that we are in. In the midst of it, we… Continue reading Unthankful
Thankful
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Colossians 3:17. A similar passage is found in I Thessalonians 5:18: In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. This second Scripture is more… Continue reading Thankful
The need to be needed
In John chapter 6 we read one of the references about our appropriating and partaking of the Lord Jesus Christ. Following His feeding of the multitude in the wilderness, there came a discussion out of which they could have created a good political slogan to establish Christ as a king or a great leader. This… Continue reading The need to be needed
One by the blood
We are concerned about our receiving the real revelation of the Communion, and what it is to impart to us. And the impartation we receive becomes more effective when we realize the extent of what we can claim in that impartation. We can say, “I am going to receive a blessing,” and we will. We… Continue reading One by the blood
Prophecy 5
Behold, the Lord speaketh unto thee a thing that has been hidden from the hearts of men. For hast thou not read in the Word of the Lord that men passed through the veil and so they came into the presence of the Lord? Hast thou not read in the Word of the Lord that… Continue reading Prophecy 5
Prophecy 4
Surely the Lord would make known unto thee that which has been the downfall, a snare and a trap unto God’s people in the past. Hast thou not known many assemblies and many people in whom the Spirit of the Lord has moved, and yet thou shalt look upon them today, and it is as… Continue reading Prophecy 4
They shall flee before thee seven ways
“The Lord will cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thee: they shall come out against thee one way, and shall flee before thee seven ways.” Deut. 28:7 (ASV) The spirit of the Lord smote the hearts of everyone present with a fresh vision and awareness of the Living Word… Continue reading They shall flee before thee seven ways
The danger of hearing the Word and withdrawing
Today has been a day of great brokenness for me as the ministry of the Lord came to me. I don’t know when I have ever felt tears that were not of sorrow, they were not of joy, but just a breaking, a flowing of love unto the Lord. Since then, I have become concerned… Continue reading The danger of hearing the Word and withdrawing
Prophecy 3
Behold, thou shalt not let thine eye fail to see the vision afar off. Thou shalt not turn thine heart away from the Words which the Lord speaketh unto thee of these days. For the Lord has spoken of glorious things and has set before thee a day like unto which men have not walked… Continue reading Prophecy 3
The Lord has given a living Word, but who has heard it?
One of the greatest generals of all time was Joshua. Of course, West Point and other military academies came about long after his time—schools where men are taught the strategy that generals learned as they fought wars, changed the destinies of men, and directed the course of history. But there is nothing more important that… Continue reading The Lord has given a living Word, but who has heard it?
To wean or not to wean? that is the question
Sometimes we find that over the course of the last few years, people have come into this walk with God without really knowing the basic principles which had been taught before. It is good to review these basic foundations. It helps keep us within the divine order that the Lord revealed to us and directs… Continue reading To wean or not to wean? that is the question
Running in place
I am thinking about all of those who have thought they were walking with God, but they were not. To use an old exercise term, they were “running in place.” They were not going anyplace, because they did not have the faith to move on. This message is important because God is bringing forth so… Continue reading Running in place
Your house is on fire
How foolish and how evil has been the bitterness and rebellion of some hearts, and how wonderful has been the oneness and unity that has come forth in others. I was not able to tell you these things before, but I’m going to tell you some things now that started a number of days ago.… Continue reading Your house is on fire
The fire of God-part two
The fire of God will be the instrument of judgment through the mouths and the hands of His remnant that is coming forth. For behold, the Lord will come in fire and His chariots like the whirlwind, to render His anger with fury, and His rebuke with flames of fire. For the Lord will execute… Continue reading The fire of God-part two
The Word was God
What is the Living Word that God is speaking to us today, and what has He always been trying to do for us in both His written and spoken Word? The books of John and Revelation contain a number of passages about the Word. The first chapter of John tells us, In the beginning was… Continue reading The Word was God
Prophecy 2
Shall the Lord perform miracles within thy circumstances? Nay, this shall not be the victory; instead He shall perform the miracle in thee, until men shall say, “What is this miracle that God worketh in this hour?” And they shall say, “Behold the children that the Lord hath brought forth—they are the miracles of the… Continue reading Prophecy 2
We drink, we die
We are beginning to understand how vulnerable we are through our frustrations. We overcome our spirits’ reluctance; but there still remains a certain element of frustration even when we earnestly strive to move ahead. Then in trying to cope with our frustration, we become aware that it—at least the effects of it—can largely be eliminated… Continue reading We drink, we die
Come up higher 1
We understand that the whole purpose of the Day of Atonement, preceding the Feast of Tabernacles, was that there should be the goat of removal, Azazel (Leviticus 16:10, NAS, ASV). This meant that Aaron the high priest laid his hands on a male goat and confessed the sins of the Israelites over that scapegoat, which… Continue reading Come up higher 1
Give God His voice
I present this Word with fear and trembling. While the Scriptures to be presented are familiar, and the truths that will be brought forth have previously been touched upon, this teaching remains one of the most revolutionary truths ever to come forth in the Living Word. It is revolutionary inasmuch as it can lead us… Continue reading Give God His voice
The trumpets are blowing
And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, even the tent of the testimony: and at even it was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until morning. So it was alway: the cloud covered it, and the appearance of fire by night. And whenever… Continue reading The trumpets are blowing
Authority serves and submits
The days of sermonizing, with only one man speaking a Word, may give way to an apostolic company function that will be exceedingly great. We will speak the Word of the Lord together, yielding to one another in speaking and teaching that may become very common in the days to come. The Word says, “If… Continue reading Authority serves and submits
Of what do we repent?
Combat Communication Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 3:1–2. “And the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into… Continue reading Of what do we repent?
Accept yourself as a servant of the Lord 1
Self-confidence—the human level of confidence—must be taken away, and we must attain the level of divinely imparted confidence. In many places the Bible calls this “boldness,” or “confidence.” Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them,… Continue reading Accept yourself as a servant of the Lord 1
The uprooting of guilt
If you carry deep guilt and self-condemnation for stumblings or falterings along the way, look for the cause of them. Those failures were probably only symptoms of a deep-rooted unbelief in the Word. Believe the Word over you, for the Living Word is the issue, not the weakness of your flesh. There is nothing more… Continue reading The uprooting of guilt
The deception that divides
Combat Communication A spirit of illusion can hit the churches to create division. In our striving for oneness, the assault against it was a spirit of illusion, a lying spirit to create division. As you look back on those periods, and periods even before, you can see that things were not at all the way… Continue reading The deception that divides
The story of the Nephilim
The transition from the Church Age into the Kingdom will come about because God has door openers just as He had in New Testament times. They will take the Word that has been committed and open the door so that you can understand the things that are to be. It is interesting to note that… Continue reading The story of the Nephilim
Use God
Jesus Christ is our Lord, but have we lost our initiative of being His bondservants and doing what He wants us to do? Most of us are not yet moving in the realm God wants us to move in. We must change from fatalism to faith. Daniel 7:22 says that the saints possess the Kingdom.… Continue reading Use God
Is God my tool or my boss?
Devastation or discipline is wrought sovereignly by God usually through human instruments. Those whom God has devastated, He will let stay devastated until they take the faith and the initiative to create, in the authority of God and by the authority of the name of Jesus Christ, what was lacking within them, so that they… Continue reading Is God my tool or my boss?
The fire of God-part one
This Word on the fire of God is not exhaustive by any means; but it will be basic to a great deal of teaching in the days to come. In its simplicity it could mold our whole thinking for the rest of our lives. What we want to deal with is the fire of God.… Continue reading The fire of God-part one
Lord, why parole satan?
In the book of Revelation we read about the conclusion of the whole conflict of the ages. Don’t you love to read about how it is all going to turn out? It is important for us to see what God says in His Word will be the conclusion of this great conflict that has gone… Continue reading Lord, why parole satan?
What faith receives; what it rejects
The Living Word is meat in due season—just the Word that you need when you need it (Psalm 145:15). The principal thing this Word will do is show you where we are, and what we have to claim and walk in now. Regardless of our situation, the problems we face are not really our real… Continue reading What faith receives; what it rejects
Do you have a false image of God !
I recently had a revelation of the Lord, and it was so real to me that I wept for hours. God gave me a revelation of what He is really like, and I had to repent over the fact that I have had such a misconception, in some ways, of the Heavenly Father. I had… Continue reading Do you have a false image of God !
Judgment in the fear of the Lord
God started speaking to me as I read, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, and the earth became a ruin and a desolation” (Genesis 1:1–2). I read just enough to realize that this was not some answer to science’s problem of dinosaurs and everything that took place back in that age.… Continue reading Judgment in the fear of the Lord
We kept His Word
This message gives a good perspective of what God is doing right now in the hearts of His people as far as the Word is concerned. It will also show the basis of intercession at this time; it is perhaps grim, but it is also victorious. There is a real flow of oneness right now… Continue reading We kept His Word
You’re the library of eternity.
In the book of Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, we see that he wept because of the things that were coming to pass. Also, we see that Jeremiah is one of the prophets in the Old Testament who spoke much about the heart. Ezekiel, too, has a great number of references concerning the heart. He spoke… Continue reading You’re the library of eternity.
Discipleship without reservation 1
I don’t know of anything that I have ever taught which God has not first burned into my spirit. I have already experienced it deeply; and when you hear that Word, you know that. I could not and would not lead you into anything at all if I did not know it in the depths… Continue reading Discipleship without reservation 1
Lord, we get your point!
(Get your matches ready—this Word is going to explode! I know what is going to happen—we are going to have services in which God gives us exact revelation and direction. But He will not do that until we are ready. When the Word comes, it is like a train, with one thing hooked onto another.… Continue reading Lord, we get your point!
We believe in and we believe for
Since the Kingdom of God is based on relationships, it is very important that we understand what oneness means, and how it is attained. Oneness has to be an expression of God’s love in us. We know that. But when you stop to consider love—human or divine—it has one characteristic about it that seems to… Continue reading We believe in and we believe for
Half empty or half full?
We desire not only the scriptural teaching, but a very practical application of it to our lives. The result is that changes really take place. It is one thing for a baby to be born into this world; it is another thing for him to start breathing. Sometimes the baby is a little slow to… Continue reading Half empty or half full?
Is that legal?
This message is very precious to us because it highlights how much people are yet tainted with legalism, and the Word comes to release us from it. Many times there has been counseling and ministry which confused people’s minds so that they did not move in faith to appropriate the righteousness which comes by the… Continue reading Is that legal?
The kingdom is His oneness
We had been saying, “We’re in the Kingdom! We’re in the Kingdom!” And we really were, to some extent; but the Kingdom is characterized by relationships. All the relationships, as they had existed, began to sharply deteriorate. The relationships which God wanted to endure in the Kingdom, He devastated so completely that they came to… Continue reading The kingdom is His oneness
A gift is imparted
“But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for My name’s sake. It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony.” Luke 21:12–13. Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have… Continue reading A gift is imparted
Mobile, flexible, versatile, responsible
We ministers of His Word speak about flexibility and mobility, but we ought to add a third point, versatility, because the apostolic company that is coming forth has to be viewed in that light. For instance, the ones who do the best in any job are the ones who have been trained from the beginning… Continue reading Mobile, flexible, versatile, responsible
I will follow you today
We can become so enmeshed with our circumstances and their solution, or with our emotions and trying to handle them, that we miss the very thing God is doing. We are living on too negative a plane if all we are wanting is the solution to problems or the improvement of our self-control. The Kingdom… Continue reading I will follow you today
Bitterness remembers what God has forgotten
God changes the past, the present, and the future. In His mind, the only true history is not a record of facts; it is the reality that came into existence by faith. When you read all the stories of faith in Hebrews 11, and when you read the records of men in the Scriptures and… Continue reading Bitterness remembers what God has forgotten
Is bitterness your future?
The roots that are down deep within us can be very, very deep. The root of bitterness is the result of unbelief (Hebrews 12:15). It grows because we go through our circumstances and we evaluate them without faith. Even when we go through the chastening of the Lord, we don’t interpret it correctly. We are… Continue reading Is bitterness your future?
The end of illusion
One of the greatest and most practical truths that we can receive is this: revelation versus illusion. Almost everyone who is trying to walk on with God faces a certain amount of illusion, which is often difficult to separate from revelation or even from logical conclusions and evaluations of a situation. I think that this… Continue reading The end of illusion
The memory that lives
The Word is deeper. Some of the best revelation teaching comes during times when there are only a few instead of the many. During these times of waiting on the Lord, the Words come because they are living experiences to us. We are living them. When we speak them to you, you are aware that… Continue reading The memory that lives
The end of false guilt
We don’t know what to do with this awful feeling of guilt, when a demonic assault is hitting… We try and find out what we did wrong. It is so haunting and depressing we recognize it as oppression. You do nothing to open the door to it. Sometimes you are into it before you realize… Continue reading The end of false guilt
Loving and attentive
We have been projected into a Kingdom level where we received much impartation from the Lord. Initially, this had to be accepted by faith; but now we want to find out what really happened to us. There were a number of things which we had not experienced before. We are experiencing quite a different atmosphere… Continue reading Loving and attentive
The laying on of hands-then what?
Conflict and battle are always a sign of an imminent new step. The first thing you do when you reach a new spiritual level is cast out devils. You might think that you would first make converts, but you do not. In the commission in Mark, Jesus said, Go ye into all the world, and… Continue reading The laying on of hands-then what?
Along with the hands-part two
God said that my hands were never to be empty. I finally got the message; it is the heart of God in human hands. The Lord, the heart of God, is moving through His servants’ hands. Be aware of yourself as a recipient of the flow of the Lord Jesus Christ through to you. The… Continue reading Along with the hands-part two
… Along with the hands-part one
The Lord is bringing us into a new level, where we will receive by impartation. Are you prepared for it? Isn’t this what you have waited for? Have you been frustrated to the point where you thought, “O God, is it ever going to happen? I’ve been on the back burner for so long; how… Continue reading … Along with the hands-part one
Don’t look where you are going
In order to fully understand the Beatitudes, you must understand the writings of John. John constantly talks about spiritual perception. He makes it very simple: there are those who see God, and those who do not see God. Of course, he is talking in mystical terms, but it becomes clear when you read Matthew 5:8:… Continue reading Don’t look where you are going
Is there an idol in your saddlebag?
Three can’t beat one. There are references in the Scriptures such as, “a threefold cord is not easily broken” which collaborate this principle (Ecclesiastes 4:12). This relates to the power of oneness when it is in Christ—not just one individual in Christ, but several individuals who have become one in Christ. This oneness is stronger… Continue reading Is there an idol in your saddlebag?
Awesome
How can I share with you the wonder of the Kingdom—the beautiful, silent ethereal music and dance of His Kingdom? We who have gone through the night vigil of tribulation, through the trials, even knowing that there is more to come, cannot but fix our hope upon “the joys that are set before us.” Hebrews… Continue reading Awesome
Church membership verses Kingdom relationship
It is apparent that there is quite a difference between the form of membership that has locked in churches—even the local churches that were built on a New Testament pattern—and the freedom that exists in the Kingdom relationships to the Lord. Some of the most excellent spiritual ministries to come forth in the Kingdom are… Continue reading Church membership verses Kingdom relationship
Hardness
This message is related to the hardness of the heart. Proverbs 4:23 says, Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. So much of the Scriptures deal with a broken heart before the Lord, or with a heart that is hardened before God. David said, A broken and… Continue reading Hardness
All authority: by commission or position?
“Well, we were promised a new day!” Yes, but when God makes a day, He does it differently than you would. The evening and then the morning were the first day (Genesis 1:5). He often starts with a period in your life that eliminates your ability to see or perceive anything and your ability to… Continue reading All authority: by commission or position?
No tranquilized volcanoes
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of… Continue reading No tranquilized volcanoes
The living word faith-factor
When we compare the various interpretations of the Word of God, it becomes evident that the true and the false are not that far apart. The religious world will explain a Scripture such as James 2:26, which says, “Faith without works is dead,” with the kind of interpretation and application which spurs them on to… Continue reading The living word faith-factor
The victory is more difficult to live with
Now, about love. I Corinthians 14:1 tells us, “Pursue love.” Doesn’t everyone? Yes, but this verse is the result of I Corinthians 13, which speaks about the love that you have in your waiting on God. Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. I Corinthians 14:1. This verse gives… Continue reading The victory is more difficult to live with
How close do we get?
We have received much scriptural teaching on our relating and communicating with one another. The question is, “How close do we get? How close can we be to one another?” We realize that this is a very scriptural question. We read in Matthew 20:20–21, Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Him… Continue reading How close do we get?
“With”
We are beginning to learn something about the way oneness operates. When we take it out of the realm of struggling and contending for a relationship, then our oneness becomes functional. We have the idea that oneness must be a smooth, gentle relationship with one another, but nothing could be further from the truth—especially if… Continue reading “With”
It’s a game of leapfrog
This is a message to the leaders of all the churches. Repeatedly in the Scriptures the Lord brings forth this truth: “The first shall be last and the last shall be first” (Matthew 19:30; 20:16). This is a difficult Scripture to understand because He is speaking about our progress and our relationships in the Kingdom… Continue reading It’s a game of leapfrog
Thy kingdom- church come, thy will be done on earth
We are all aware in the Scriptures of the influence of principalities and powers and demonic hosts (Ephesians 6:10–12). We could spend considerable time and energy discerning and identifying them, but the Lord is leading us in another direction. Would you like to know the wisdom in this? Discerning what is working against you and… Continue reading Thy kingdom- church come, thy will be done on earth
The deadly facets of pride
Pride is an insidious, deadly poison. It has the capability of alienating us from God, and of provoking His resistance upon everything we do. In this message we will examine carefully nine reasons why pride is a major sin. We will also see how humility enables us to draw near to the Lord to receive… Continue reading The deadly facets of pride
About the ministries of the kingdom
There are several important changes in ministering to people; and I have sought the Lord to reveal to me what these changes mean. I do not want to shirk any ministry to God’s sheep that is in His will for me to do. However, there has also been a strong leading of the Holy Spirit… Continue reading About the ministries of the kingdom
What are you doing to me?
This question concerns our walls, our guards that we put up against one another, the defensiveness that we build because of the many times we have been wounded. A prophecy about the Lord Jesus Christ in Zechariah 13:6 says, And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall… Continue reading What are you doing to me?
Don’t read it, eat it!
A most effective time to break through to a greater level in the Lord comes when we cease to function by our understanding of our circumstances, and we reach up because we feel a burden in the Spirit. Then we are reaching in to be totally one with the heart of the Lord, and our… Continue reading Don’t read it, eat it!
Double trouble-double portion
Many people believe that the book of Job deals primarily with the concept of suffering, that it explains why we suffer. Actually, suffering is not the main issue at all. Job experienced the dealings of God so that he could be brought into a place where God could give him a double portion. Several other… Continue reading Double trouble-double portion
With friends like these?
The book of Job is a story with seven principal characters: Job himself, his three friends, Elihu, God, and Satan. Each one comes on the scene at various times to make his speeches. Job speaks nine times; Eliphaz, three times; Bildad, three times; Zophar, two times. Elihu speaks only once, but it is a very… Continue reading With friends like these?
You are prepared! explode!
The Lord is launching us into what is indeed a whole new beginning. After it explodes in our hearts, like the expanding mushroom cloud of a nuclear blast, it will spread with the swiftness of a prairie fire. We have passed through a number of stages during the past years. A tremendous flow toward restoration… Continue reading You are prepared! explode!
Hanging on or hung up
We all have times when we need our focus directed back to the Lord. We are creatures cursed with the Adamic curse of a tendency toward distraction. This Adamic nature, with its tendency toward distraction, makes it difficult even for those who desire to walk with God. Though they may have a Word from God… Continue reading Hanging on or hung up
God opened the door
A great deal of what we go through in our relationships is based upon our fear of being rejected and our struggle to be accepted. In Peter’s first Epistle, he wrote about rejection, about our acceptance by God, about our own acceptance of our place in God, and our acceptance of one another with a… Continue reading God opened the door
The drawn sword-you get the point
After many years of walking with the Lord together and hearing His truths, we are being confronted with the realization that now we will either obtain what we came into this for, or we will not! If we are going to obtain it, it will require drastic measures on all of our part, because the… Continue reading The drawn sword-you get the point
Vision with understanding
A spirit of passivity is creeping like a paralyzing fog over the whole land. It is the spirit of this age. Christians can always find reasons or excuses for their passivity and their inattention to what God is doing, but none of those reasons or excuses is really valid. One thing that affects people today… Continue reading Vision with understanding
The Lord is my escape hatch
“As we study history, we must first understand that we never learn anything from history.” And so, it is—each generation seems to repeat the same mistakes made by previous generations. You would think that every member of the human race was in the same position as Adam and Eve—each one picking and eating the forbidden… Continue reading The Lord is my escape hatch
Lord, what you said to us?!
There is a oneness for us in our Lord that we have not yet entered. But we have been experiencing a time of deep spiritual healing and orientation for this coming oneness. In the Spirit the oneness is tugging at us like an undertow, or like an overwhelming tidal wave of oneness. God wants to… Continue reading Lord, what you said to us?!
A little joy please
The first Passover was successful in delivering Israel from Egypt, but except for the giving of the Law, little else was accomplished during the next forty years. Israel wandered around in circles while God kept prodding them (Joshua 5:6). He had brought them out of bondage for a purpose, but they did not find that… Continue reading A little joy please
There’s a little pharisee in all of us
The Feasts which God has ordained for us to keep are times which are very significant in the plan of God (Exodus 23:14–17). We read that the first Passover of the Old Testament came right on schedule. Exodus 12:41 says, “Right to the day, after four hundred and thirty years, it came to pass.” The… Continue reading There’s a little pharisee in all of us
We hope and focus without wavering
What is the real basis of the persecution against what God is doing in the earth today? Why does the religious world frequently classify us as a cult? Why do they accuse us of believing only in direct revelation and not in the Scriptures, when nothing could be further from the truth? Why is our… Continue reading We hope and focus without wavering
“Call me mara”
Ruth 1:19–21 The truths that are found in this message apply to anyone who has received a Word from the Lord and has set his heart to walk with Him in that Word. In our seeking God, we may be pressing toward the goal which we see, only to have God say, “Here is one… Continue reading “Call me mara”
Humanly inadequate but divinely fulfilled
Why do we find it difficult to fully use the principle of appropriation, even at the Holy Communion? Is it because we rely upon our human capabilities so completely that we tend to use our own experience or wisdom—or that of those round about us—to solve every problem? We tend to be dependent upon our… Continue reading Humanly inadequate but divinely fulfilled
“Neither useless nor unfruitful”
II Peter 1:8 The twelfth chapter of Hebrews speaks of the discipline of the Lord. It tells us that He “scourges every son whom He receives” (verse 6). That Scripture is being fulfilled as God deals with us in order to bring us into all of His wonderful promises. Many times we think that we… Continue reading “Neither useless nor unfruitful”
For the best of His blessing
God has given us so many beautiful truths, but sometimes the flow of the Word is so great that it is difficult to appropriate it all. The Living Word is so rich that it can almost overwhelm us unless we learn how to assimilate it into our very being. The Lord has set us on… Continue reading For the best of His blessing
A simple formula to great faith
Is God’s Word a delight to you? It is to me. It exhilarates me! When I awake in the morning, the joys and wonders of the glorious truths that the Lord brings to me are like the singing and chirping of a beautiful little songbird (Isaiah 50:4–5). God may have been a burning bush to… Continue reading A simple formula to great faith
Take a little step
Is faith complicated? Or do we unnecessarily make it so? We often complicate our faith by thinking that faith is something so intricate and complex that we must work up to that high level of faith through a difficult mental reaching into some involved ethereal mystical realm. Actually that is not true at all. A… Continue reading Take a little step
Fervent our love
This Word on intense love is an important principle from the Lord, and it is so simple that you will wonder why it did not have more emphasis when the intense intercession first began. It will be good to examine the full scope of intensity the Lord really wants of us. During periods of deep… Continue reading Fervent our love
Torment or perfect love?
We know that the intensity in spirit with which we pursue everything that God sets before us is not the achievement in itself; but it is a means to reach the goal. We want to win a decisive victory. Soldiers in a battle are not primarily concerned about confronting the enemy and shooting at him.… Continue reading Torment or perfect love?
Rejected or accepted?
Read this message with the expectation that it will change you and open a new level of relationship for you that you have never experienced before. If you have difficulty relating to others because you feel rejected by them, this Word will reveal an important truth based on a familiar chapter of Scripture, Isaiah 53.… Continue reading Rejected or accepted?
Why do you put up walls?
We often encounter spiritual battles, and sometimes we think that the enemy assaults us only in our weak points. This is not always true. When you look into the Scriptures, you see that many men were not battled or defeated on their weak points. They were aware of their weak points and had built defenses… Continue reading Why do you put up walls?
Who’s on a pedestal now?
God established the Feast of Unleavened Bread as part of the Passover (Exodus 12:17–20), signifying that we must be concerned about eliminating the leaven from our lives—everything that would prevent our moving into the richness of all that God has set before us. One type of leaven with which we have been contending is the… Continue reading Who’s on a pedestal now?
Are you a turkey?
According to God’s law of reproduction, everything brings forth after its own kind (Genesis 1:24–25). Dolphins can communicate with humans by responding to certain whistles and other sounds. They are very intelligent; they have a brain similar in size to the human brain. On the other hand, dinosaurs supposedly had a tiny brain; some speculate… Continue reading Are you a turkey?
“One answer for a thousand problems”
This Word sets forth a vision, a revelation from the Scriptures, which will combine the relationship of worship and warfare with certain requirements God wants from each of us in Body ministry. In Colossians 3:16–17 we find truths which are very necessary for our hearts in relationship to our walk with the Lord and our… Continue reading “One answer for a thousand problems”
Teach that worm to fly
How do we move into the new spiritual level that God is bringing to us? What is the next step in becoming a Kingdom church? When God speaks a fresh Living Word to a congregation of believers, it may seem as if He is preaching to a bunch of worms about flying. Hearing the Word… Continue reading Teach that worm to fly
The free things cost the most
The lack of dedication in a disciple is one of the greatest failures of his life. If you are not dedicated to the Lord, you put yourself into a no-man’s-land; you cut yourself off from the free flow of grace that God has for you. You cannot receive blessing through anything you have unless it… Continue reading The free things cost the most
Thirty pieces
Every apostle of the Lord who has a ministry from God, who has received the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ and has received a commission from Him, probably will have in his life one, or perhaps many, Judases. In II Corinthians chapter 11, the apostle Paul tells us about his. There were many who… Continue reading Thirty pieces
Seasoned with salt
An Old Testament law required that every meat offering be seasoned with salt (Leviticus 2:13). In the New Testament teaching of the Lord in the Sermon on the Mount, He tells us, Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth… Continue reading Seasoned with salt
Our unwavering confession
The book of Hebrews indicates that it was difficult to talk to the Hebrews about certain things because they were “dull of hearing” (Hebrews 5:11). Actually, many people may read the book of Hebrews with a seeming “dullness of hearing,” because its passages are puzzling without an understanding of the Old Testament as well. The… Continue reading Our unwavering confession
Greater than a conqueror
Proverbs 16:32 tells us, “He that ruleth his own spirit is greater than he that taketh a city.” This proverb came from the wisdom of Solomon. As a ruler, he recognized what things were difficult to achieve. Although he failed in fulfilling his own proverb, yet he established a truth that is very real for… Continue reading Greater than a conqueror
How much do we tolerate?
How much do we conform to become one in the Holy Spirit? A truth established in the Scriptures is that we as the sons of God are to be in all points conformed to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). This does not mean that we will all look alike or forego certain individual… Continue reading How much do we tolerate?
We must have enough!
We are becoming a prophetic community. Above that, we are becoming the Father’s family, who have learned to relate together without any religious spirit. No longer must we follow a certain set pattern or responses; we simply love God and open our hearts to Him. We have been shaken by the truth of these simple… Continue reading We must have enough!
Do we have enough?
If we could project ourselves five or six months into the future, and then look back to this present time, we would probably come to one basic, inevitable conclusion—the same conclusion we would reach if we now looked back five or six months. Each one of us would have to say, “God, help me. I… Continue reading Do we have enough?
The sheep of the Kingdom
A trend toward persecution is growing in the earth. We are witnessing how God is bringing forth the people who will glorify His name, and, at the same time, how the enemy would persecute them. Revelation 12:4–5 gives a picture of the dragon waiting to swallow up the man child as soon as he is… Continue reading The sheep of the Kingdom
The right level
For several years, the Word of the Lord has been emphasizing the importance of right relationships. We have learned that we are vulnerable if our relationships are not right. This truth is important to each one of us, because everything that will function properly in the Kingdom of God will be related to it. We… Continue reading The right level
Anxious longing or earnest expectation
“Earnest expectation” is a phrase used in Romans chapter 8 and Philippians chapter 1. This expression, which was first used in the King James Version of Romans 8, is very meaningful to us in this day. The language of the King James Version of the Bible often expresses ideas with an extraordinary perception. This phrase… Continue reading Anxious longing or earnest expectation
No shoelace
The fourteenth chapter of Genesis records the story of the defeat of four kings by Abraham and his servants. Five cities in the valley of Jordan, including Sodom and Gomorrah, had been conquered by these four kings. Lot and his possessions also had been taken. When Abraham heard about it, he went out with his… Continue reading No shoelace
You must see it for yourself
The Word of God has a progressive, unfolding quality to it. The Lord indicated this when He told His disciples, “I have many things to tell you, but you are not able to bear them now” (John 16:12). In I Corinthians 3:2, Paul pointed out, “You ought to be ready for the meat, but you… Continue reading You must see it for yourself
Parboiled Levites
If we could look back through history and ask, “God, what were You thinking about before all of this happened that we are experiencing today? What was in Your heart? What was in Your mind?” God would answer, “I wanted a priesthood, a people who would stand before Me and worship.” Israel never became the… Continue reading Parboiled Levites
We’re hearing Words of Spirit
If you hear the Word of God, but a lying demonic spirit tells you that you cannot really walk in it, the result in you is a low level of appropriation. Why not rebuke that lying spirit right now and proclaim, “What I hear, that is what I will experience! I determine to appropriate that… Continue reading We’re hearing Words of Spirit
Let’s dig a canal
Visualize a beautiful tree, laden with lush foliage and bearing delicious fruit in its season. Next to the tree is a canal full of flowing water. This is the picture portrayed in the first Psalm when it describes the blessed man. How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the… Continue reading Let’s dig a canal
A word to Timothys and teachers
Sometimes when God brings us His Word, it devastates us and we may even overreact to it, to the point of thinking that everything we have been doing is wrong. Although this is not true, it sometimes appears that way, especially when the Word is a fresh expression of a truth that we have not… Continue reading A word to Timothys and teachers
Lord, I have an appointment with you!
There is a saying among Jews who are not very religious, “If God lived on earth now, people would throw rocks and break all His windows.” This old Yiddish saying grew out of their reactions to their sufferings. Although we may not express it, we who are not Jewish by race may sometimes feel the… Continue reading Lord, I have an appointment with you!
Focused, disciplined, and unshakable
If you have been privileged to be in a service of commissioning or ordaining, you may have noticed that after laying hands on someone, that person usually begins to experience unusual difficulties in his life. It seems as if every ugly thing within him comes to the surface. As God deals with him, every wrong… Continue reading Focused, disciplined, and unshakable
When God is greatest, Jacob becomes Israel
In both the Old and the New Testaments, God sets before us His unlimited provision. We can either esteem that provision highly, or we can despise it. Three passages about the lives of Esau and Jacob illustrate this prerogative we have and provide a rich scriptural foundation for it. Genesis 25:27–34: When the boys grew… Continue reading When God is greatest, Jacob becomes Israel
“Wonderful! God accepted me!”
One of the most positive steps that you can take to advance into the Kingdom of God is accepting yourself in your relationship to God. If you do not do this, you are vulnerable for the enemy to minister self-condemnation and guilt to you, when the blood of Christ has actually taken care of your… Continue reading “Wonderful! God accepted me!”
The ups and downs
At times every believer in Christ Jesus must have thought, “If only I could understand what God is doing in my life! Or if I could even know whether or not the present circumstances in my life are of God—maybe it is the devil, or perhaps it is only my friends or relatives that are… Continue reading The ups and downs
We are all sheep
If you want to know the truth of the Word, you must discern the spirit that is being conveyed. The tenth chapter of John is the Great Shepherd chapter, in which Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd.” Verse 14a. He talked about the sheep, about His love for them, and how He would give… Continue reading We are all sheep
Apostolic company, commissioned!
I am not trying to get out of responsibilities. But if anything did happen to me, this work and this Word will go right on, because there will not be a contest for position to replace me. There is already an anointing that has consistently led us, and there are people who are commissioned by… Continue reading Apostolic company, commissioned!
Is your position a pedestal?
The Word of God bonds us together, and the Word that God has been giving is on a much deeper level. As all the ministers become more closely bonded with the apostolic ministry and with the Living Word, the revelation in relation to the Word deepens. Our relationships to each other, as they previously were,… Continue reading Is your position a pedestal?
Impartation is a two-way street
We are contending to see God’s Kingdom established in the earth with purity. If our striving has been remiss in any area, it is probably because we have not given enough attention to teaching the scriptural principles of divine order, particularly to those who really need to hear them. Pastors may have been set in… Continue reading Impartation is a two-way street
I was taught to love
If we are to contend with God as Jacob did (Genesis 32:24–32), we must first be rid of any feeling of uncertainty. We want to declare very positively to our Lord that we are reaching into more blessing, greater appropriation, and a deeper dedication. We are determined not to back off! The faith, the steadfast… Continue reading I was taught to love
We’re preparing for it
It is important to understand the times and seasons, and to know to some degree what the Scriptures reveal on the subject theologians call “eschatology.” This is the doctrine of the final events which will take place in the end time and open the door to the Kingdom of God on earth. At the very… Continue reading We’re preparing for it
His revelation or your presumption?
The book of Deuteronomy ends with Moses going up “to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah.” There the Lord showed Moses the land that the sons of Israel were to possess. So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord. And He… Continue reading His revelation or your presumption?
The channel of the higher flow
A Living Word from the Lord comes to us to create in us oneness. We can have a new appreciation of the process by which the Living Word accomplishes that oneness. This may seem vague, but most of the things that God reveals to us are a little beyond our understanding, even after they are… Continue reading The channel of the higher flow
Christ alone shall be exalted
When changes come in our lives, our reaction can be insecurity and fear. Within the local church we may go through testings which cannot be defined as normal church situations. Actually, God may be moving to bring us all into a different state, a different spiritual climate or condition. If we look to the Scriptures… Continue reading Christ alone shall be exalted
Give substance to your dreams
It is difficult to understand our experiences while we are involved in them. Our understanding seems to follow later. God can often work within us while we are ignorant, in ways that He cannot after we come into an understanding. God does His greatest work within us when we are not aware of what He… Continue reading Give substance to your dreams
Faith is focused
Thank God for the whole Scripture, our wonderful Holy Bible. But if we have true faith, we may need only one verse of it all. One verse could change the world. It is when we penetrate into the deep meaning of a Scripture that we finally have detonated its divine power. We can look at… Continue reading Faith is focused
The strength of joy
When the Lord tells us in the Scriptures, “Be of good cheer” (Matthew 9:2; 14:27; John 16:33), do you get the idea that He is saying, “Come on, cheer up now. Don’t be sad”? He probably is not referring to what we can produce in the way of good feelings and joy in ourselves, because… Continue reading The strength of joy
I submit to your commission
The Scriptures contain principles which teach us how to think and what our feelings and reactions concerning one another are to be. Whether we realize it or not, the basic factor in the Kingdom is relationships. All the problems that we face come to us because we do not know how to relate, or we… Continue reading I submit to your commission
Fix your hope on grace
We want to possess everything that God has set before us. To that end, let us revive our hopes and visions and dreams. Let us leave our foxholes of passivity and charge over the top! In his first Epistle, Peter tells us how we can do this. Blessed be the God and Father of our… Continue reading Fix your hope on grace
One Lord, One Body
In the book of Exodus, God spoke these words to the Israelites: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is… Continue reading One Lord, One Body
Mind control? Heart control!
Second Corinthians chapter 10 shows us the purpose of the ministry of deliverance and the purpose of authority that comes to the ministers whom God raises up. We need to understand the purpose and function of His ministers and what He is trying to do through them. One of the most audacious statements of authority… Continue reading Mind control? Heart control!
Is a miracle reasonable?
When we read the Scriptures, we are deeply impressed with the great faith of those people who moved in God. As we trace the miracles that occurred, we realize that they were not designed to impress anyone with the power of God; rather, their purpose was to manifest His presence through His people in difficult… Continue reading Is a miracle reasonable?
How do we bind Kings?
How are the New Testament churches to relate to the powers ruling over them? What will happen to these churches in the future—both here in the United States and in foreign countries? Tremendous pressures will be placed upon many of them, especially those in Canada, South America, and South Africa. Who knows what will happen… Continue reading How do we bind Kings?
The crushed in spirit…” Psalm 34:18
Our encompassing vision we have, as the family of God together, is that we truly believe for the Lord to be glorified and His Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. Often God brings troubles into our midst, and we become a little uncomfortable. While it is true that He wants to… Continue reading The crushed in spirit…” Psalm 34:18
Lonely? Run after Him!
As God brings us into spiritual maturity, we experience many adjustments of growth. We experience blessing as well as desolation, over and over again. We may not understand this process, but it is evidence to us that the Lord is drawing us into a closer walk with Himself. When you are trying to reach into… Continue reading Lonely? Run after Him!
Our cross is the cost
God has set before us a choice. It has been so from the beginning, whether it was Joshua thundering to all of the congregations of Israel, “Choose you this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15), or Moses saying, “Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse. Will you choose life… Continue reading Our cross is the cost
How we relate to commission
In the Kingdom of God there are many different relationships in the divine order which God is establishing. If we can relate correctly to divine order, we will have a key for all of our relationships—in the churches, in the Kingdom businesses, and in the homes. This could be a great factor in the way… Continue reading How we relate to commission
So, tell me about freedom 1
We speak about bondage and how we will have a freedom in the Lord, but usually we do not understand all the ramifications of freedom until we enter into it. We are coming into a day of liberty. We are experiencing the freedom of the year of Jubilee, when the captives go free. According to… Continue reading So, tell me about freedom 1
“Separate us from the nation’s impurity”
The book of Ezra records the rebuilding of the Temple and the walls of Jerusalem during the restoration period after the exile. This is an exact parallel of the present-day spiritual restoration that is taking place now—with one exception: We probably would go about this rebuilding project quite differently. We would rebuild the walls first,… Continue reading “Separate us from the nation’s impurity”
The greatest works are hidden
In the Scriptures, we are told by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself that we will do greater works than He did. “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.”… Continue reading The greatest works are hidden
When God needs a miracle
This message may well be the most revolutionary and scriptural faith concept you have ever read! Do you ever find yourself in a troubled place because you are a believer in God and His Word? Then there is no question that you are in a difficult place because you are walking with God. Realize that… Continue reading When God needs a miracle
There was no religion in Eden
Before man fell in the Garden of Eden, he walked and talked with God. Then in the chapter immediately following the account of the fall, we read, Then men began to call upon the name of the Lord. Genesis 4:26b. Man’s religious search after God, and the awareness in his conscience that he was a… Continue reading There was no religion in Eden
Faith doesn’t stagger
Progressively, we are becoming more and more free in our expression of worship. But the great freedom and the great worship is just ahead of us. We must understand something about the basic problem of our emancipation and our liberty in the Lord Jesus Christ. The problem is that liberty has to be learned; it… Continue reading Faith doesn’t stagger
Awareness… lest we wander from grace to self-condemnation
Every time we come together for worship; we should strive to break through into a higher level in God than we reached in the previous service. There should never be a service without a purpose. Progressively we must come into a greater awareness, of the Lord Jesus Himself, of what the Lord has promised us,… Continue reading Awareness… lest we wander from grace to self-condemnation
The fear of rejection
There is perhaps no greater drawback to the Body-of-Christ ministry than the fear of rejection. When that fear becomes a conviction to us, we think that no one really cares about us. The fear of rejection is Adamic in human nature. God does not deal with rejection; He deals with inclusion. God is not threatening… Continue reading The fear of rejection
Your faith in limitations
Your faith in your limitations is often greater and more deadly than you know. Notice that I call it “faith.” Perhaps you think of it as “unbelief”—but what is unbelief, except a reverse or negative faith? You are still believing in something. Even an atheist has faith. If you ask him what he believes, he… Continue reading Your faith in limitations
Are you locked in?
Do you believe that you can change? We can all experience drastic changes; we can all make phenomenal development. II Peter 3:18 tells us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” By the grace of God, we can be different in a year’s time from what we are… Continue reading Are you locked in?
Lord, work in us and through us
It has been traditional for Christian believers to say, “I want to work for Jesus,” and to a large extent that is what we do; we work for Him. Our efforts are often tainted with human ambition; sometimes we are moved by more than divine initiative. After making his plans a man might say, as… Continue reading Lord, work in us and through us
Bitterness-the shut off valve
Communication among the people of the Lord must be free and frank, because problems that are buried in the heart and are not communicated or shared tend to congeal and take on a permanent form. The sooner the problems are brought to light, the quicker they can dissolve. Bitterness is almost always the result of… Continue reading Bitterness-the shut off valve
How do we change 1
The people who walk with God today reach into great changes. How do we change? What is our goal? Are we to change until we all assume the mannerisms of our favorite leaders? It is very easy to place people in certain classifications in your mind: Citizen A, B, C, D. Then you measure the… Continue reading How do we change 1
God’s commissions reveal His intentions
God is speaking about the way we relate to one another, and what we are to be to one another. As a result, we have had more difficulty in relating than ever before. Relationships are being searched out and are coming under the direct scrutiny of the Lord Himself. All of this gives promise that… Continue reading God’s commissions reveal His intentions
A slave has no choices
The fourth and fifth chapters of Galatians contain interesting revelation concerning both slavery and freedom. A slave is not required to make many decisions. A slave in an oppressed land does not have to decide what courses he will take in school; he does not have to decide what food he is going to eat… Continue reading A slave has no choices
Let the Lord love you!
Jacob was an unusual man. His intense love for his wife Rachel teaches us something about God’s love for us. Jacob deceived his father and received the blessing meant for his brother Esau. Because of this, Esau hated him and threatened to kill him. Jacob fled to Haran, to the home of Laban, his uncle,… Continue reading Let the Lord love you!
They prophesied with harps
In this message we will explore the history of music in the Old Testament, particularly those aspects which relate to what God has promised to bring forth today. In Isaiah 26:18–20, the prophet speaks of the travail of the end time and the worship that will accompany the breakthrough into resurrection life. We were pregnant,… Continue reading They prophesied with harps
Insecurity’s cure
A wrong relationship usually comes because of our insecurity. We demand that someone be something to us which God does not want him to be, because we cannot trust the relationship which the Lord brings. Consequently, we try to perfect that relationship, not on a spiritual level, but on a human level that God does… Continue reading Insecurity’s cure
Bearing the present reproach
At the present time there is strong agitation against cults. Imperceptive religious people tend to associate all nondenominational religious groups into one category. Such people love to pigeonhole. Unless we pray and are very careful, it is inevitable that we will be associated with the cults. It is very important for us to evaluate this… Continue reading Bearing the present reproach
Danger: mechanics without faith
Musical instruments must support the worship service, rather than dominate or drive the people into worship. The initiative to worship comes from the people. When we have difficulty in breaking through to worship the Lord because of spiritual warfare, the instruments should not be used like a bulldozer to plow through a service. If the… Continue reading Danger: mechanics without faith
How will His Kingdom prevail?
We are in a time of great spiritual conflict, but we know that all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28). That places us in a unique position, assuring us that anything which is plotted against us will be thwarted in the overall… Continue reading How will His Kingdom prevail?
Conscience: dead or alive?
The Word the Lord is giving now is oriented to launching us into His Kingdom and into the greater living works that are to come. Basic to this Word is the need to repent from dead works. It is not enough to have the cell door open; we must walk out of the restricted conditioning… Continue reading Conscience: dead or alive?
Encouraging the father’s family
This is a Word to the Heavenly Father’s family. It emphasizes two ingredients, opportunity and encouragement, which are necessary for our ministry and function as members of the Body of Christ, members of the Father’s family. The Scriptures show us how to give encouragement to our brothers and sisters right at the moment when it… Continue reading Encouraging the father’s family
From whosoever to whatsoever
Has the Lord ever spoken a Word to your heart, but you did not realize the significance of it until a little time had passed? It lingered in your mind, and after an interval you realized what that Word was all about. The lord is blessing us with wisdom.” in counseling individuals and directing churches.… Continue reading From whosoever to whatsoever
Not “for” but “with”
Progressively many of us have broken through to a freedom in intercession, but there may yet be a struggle before we enter into the next level. This simple message may help you to understand the more effective intercession that lies ahead. The next phase of intercession will require a greater awareness of the Lord through… Continue reading Not “for” but “with”
All His Miracles reveal Him
It is important that we understand how to pray. We must not lower our sights from the prime objective God has set before us, or ever focus upon our current passing circumstances or situations. We do not glorify the Lord when we seek miracles and the greater works in order to vindicate ourselves and to… Continue reading All His Miracles reveal Him
We bow down to cast down
What do the Lord’s soldiers in the battle need to know? When you are under spiritual assault and conflict, especially on the physical level, you need to know the way to get out from under it. There are aspects of authority presented in the Scriptures that you need to understand. A good illustration is the… Continue reading We bow down to cast down
The inexpressibles
Why does it take a long time for us to come into an awareness of a truth? When we read a passage of Scripture, the true impact of what it is saying may not reach us. Does it seem that you are enduring life instead of entering into the joy of it? We are still… Continue reading The inexpressibles
Satan’s slick scheming
Satan is a slick schemer! We must be careful that he does not take advantage of us. To that end we need to be aware of his schemes and the devices he uses. Paul warns us concerning this in II Corinthians 2:11: In order that no advantage be taken of us by Satan; for we… Continue reading Satan’s slick scheming
The gall of bitterness
This message can help us to understand what we have experienced or are experiencing or what others have gone through. It is not easy to minister to someone who has come into difficulties. Furthermore, it is not easy to help Christians who have experienced difficulties which have deeply affected their spirit. And we might well… Continue reading The gall of bitterness
In motion
Do you want to learn the way to end periods of discouragement? It is also the way to move into the fullness of the Lord. For some time I have known that there is a connection between encouragement and activity; the people who are the most depressed are probably those who are the most idle.… Continue reading In motion
Babies-blame yourself!
Traditional churches have a way of covering over the immoralities and indiscretions in their midst; however, on the Kingdom level this is not possible. As we break into the Kingdom, we find that there will be a greater exposure of the things in our lives that are wrong and could cause offense. The religious world… Continue reading Babies-blame yourself!
That blind man wasn’t so blind
The Scripture says, “Sorrow may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). Don’t you feel as if the sun is about to rise on a whole new day! Let us determine to be believers, and not allow circumstances or anything that comes from the nephilim spirits and demon powers to… Continue reading That blind man wasn’t so blind
What is He worth?
A favorite tactic of the enemy is to push us a little off base until we lose our balance. Then he can move in against us because he has us on the defensive; he has us defending a lifetime of dedication. We must assuredly move out of the place where we are defending the dedication… Continue reading What is He worth?
Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon 1:1-2 This is the first song of a series of six. It is one song, in six parts, it is the greatest love song ever written. It reveals How the Love of God changes our life: it reveals the pattern of how His love is developed in our lives. It describes our… Continue reading Song of Solomon
Baby, you are going to fly!
Our Lord does not make mistakes. He knows exactly what He is doing, and He is doing everything right. At one time or another, He places each of us in a very difficult position, and we may not know which way to turn. We know that we love the Lord very much and we are… Continue reading Baby, you are going to fly!
What happened to the truth
The basic and most disturbing problem of the end time is the demonic intent to deceive people and then to lock them into that deception. Much of the warfare we face involves the assault by demons of deception, as false prophets and false Christs arise and persecutions mount up against us. Already, the persecutions have… Continue reading What happened to the truth
You can’t fool a right spirit
Problems will be solved as you follow God’s leading with a right spirit. But if you have a wrong spirit, you open the door to many more problems. If your spirit is bitter, you will not move on in God. Keep right in your spirit. Be dedicated to intercede, to work, and to worship where… Continue reading You can’t fool a right spirit
Timothys everywhere
The vision of the Timothy ministry is very clear. What is God requiring of His people and of the apostolic ministry, and what it all is leading to? The teaching on the Timothy ministry has not yet been completed, but the vision of it has been very clear. We are aware that churches everywhere are… Continue reading Timothys everywhere
“The goal of our instruction…”
I Timothy 1:5 Paul’s Epistles to Timothy were written in times similar to those in which we are living. Persecutions were breaking out, yet they had not reached their full intensity. The first wave of persecution was very effective in weeding out those who were only fair-weather soldiers. In I and II Timothy, we read… Continue reading “The goal of our instruction…”
The double commitment
Isn’t everyone looking for the answers to his problems? Sometimes a problem is best solved, not by looking at the problem itself and its effects, but by looking at the changes that need to be wrought first in us. If an individual with a very strong spirit is married to someone who is extremely sensitive,… Continue reading The double commitment
The course of change
God is teaching us to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. The carefulness with which we follow the Lord is important, but even that effort can become only a legalistic and religious form. A generation ago, a book was written teaching Christians to be imitators of Christ, to try to decide what Jesus would… Continue reading The course of change
Acts of aggression
AN ANALYSIS OF THE EPISTLES TO TIMOTHY The apostle Paul’s letters to Timothy give us a picture of the tremendous impact of the early apostolic company. Paul incited them to spiritual acts of aggression. In his exhortations to Timothy, Paul gives us one of the most unusual approaches to faith that is found in the… Continue reading Acts of aggression
The days of myrrh and spices
The second chapter of the book of Esther tells of the great search for a queen to replace Vashti, the dethroned queen of Persia. Xerxes, also called Ahasuerus, had dethroned her because she was disobedient to his command. In verse 12 we read, Now when the turn of each young lady came to go in… Continue reading The days of myrrh and spices
Pure vessels for a pure word
The Lord Jesus Christ is again saying, as He said to His first apostles, “If they have received My Word, they will receive your word also” (John 15:20). The apostolic Word is being spoken again, and those who hear it have an option to accept it or reject it. They may not know that this… Continue reading Pure vessels for a pure word
No man like Him
The epistles of Paul often refer to the ministry of Timothy. In the book of Philippians, Paul commended Timothy and some of the other ministries, including himself. Now we see the Lord bringing forth many ministries like Timothy. As we break through to a new level of dedication of oneness with the Lord and with… Continue reading No man like Him
Bonded, or fused into one?
When we experience the purification which God is restoring to the Church, our hearts are encouraged that the days of visitation are truly upon us. Our purification has prepared us to move into what has been labeled “Kingdom evangelism.” It is not so much evangelism that we are entering into, as it is an ingathering.… Continue reading Bonded, or fused into one?
“The hope of righteousness”
Many people have a desire to walk with God, but they do not understand their need of a hope of righteousness. It is not only believing for initial salvation, but believing also for the completion of that salvation and the way it becomes real to their heart. Certain Scriptures can open up this truth to… Continue reading “The hope of righteousness”
Danger: a pattern without His presence
The need for changes in our church services becomes more evident every day. We will experience these changes by waiting on the Lord and by interceding to see the true apostolic vision for God’s Kingdom brought forth. It is possible to follow patterns of intercession and worship that brought former changes, and still miss today’s… Continue reading Danger: a pattern without His presence
The barrier to love’s flow
It is often a struggle to believe that God really loves you, although you may be convinced that He loves others, for you see His love flowing to them. Many problems stem from this mistrust of His love: a basic mistrust of the love the Lord has for you. Hebrews 12:5–8 tells us: “Whom the… Continue reading The barrier to love’s flow
The initiative is ours
Every time the saints of God gather together in this end time, it becomes more and more important that we move further into what God wants. We must not dillydally around and merely have another meeting, but we must touch God and reach in for ourselves and each other with all of our heart. The… Continue reading The initiative is ours
“Bumblebees can’t fly”
Bumblebees are amazing insects. According to the principles of aerodynamics, bumblebees should not be able to fly. When you compare the size and structure of their wings with the size and weight of their bodies, it would seem to indicate that bumblebees cannot fly. But you cannot convince a bumblebee of that. There are many… Continue reading “Bumblebees can’t fly”
The right to a greater confirmation
God is revealing a principle that we must understand. We could call it the city-of-refuge principle. Although this principle will be more clearly defined in the days to come, this message will help us to understand the new dimension that we are moving into now. We read in the Old Testament that six cities were… Continue reading The right to a greater confirmation
Lord, what are you thinking?
We are concerned about being able to walk with immunity, so that nothing that comes against us will be able to touch us. Every ministry should recognize the need for this immunity. How can a true shepherd be concerned about laying up something for his own future, without thinking also about the needs of the… Continue reading Lord, what are you thinking?
What is a shield of gold worth
The man who obeys the first commandment and loves the Lord his God with all of his heart, all of his soul, and all of his might (Deuteronomy 6:5) has certain laws working for him of which he is often unaware. It is said of Caleb that he wholly followed the Lord (Deuteronomy 1:36). When… Continue reading What is a shield of gold worth
Loose them from their chains!
Let us examine afresh our prayer life. Even those who give themselves wholly to prayer must constantly review what they are doing and why they are doing it. The right motivation behind prayer is very necessary, just as in any other action of faith. Usually people speak in tongues in an initial experience that is… Continue reading Loose them from their chains!
What does He want?
The times of restoration of the Temple, described in the book of Ezra, were prophesied by Haggai and Zechariah. The restoration they were prophesying in their time is closely paralleled with our situation today. We are believing to see the restoration of all creation for God’s Kingdom on earth. The book of Haggai shows us… Continue reading What does He want?
Living now!
We all should have one motto: We are living our life now! We are not living it in the future, but in the present. If you have many years behind you, do not live like someone who is waiting to retire and die. Satan may remind you that you are not as active as you… Continue reading Living now!
No knights in shining armor
The depth of our relationship to the Lord and to one another is of concern to every true believer. Jesus’ prayer for His disciples, found in John 17, will help us to understand the will of God for us in these relationships. In verses 13–23 we read, “But now I come to Thee; and these… Continue reading No knights in shining armor
I’m following on a white horse
The nineteenth chapter of Revelation speaks about the great fight between the armies of heaven and of earth, which culminates in the defeat of all of Satan’s hosts. Preceding this battle, a total dedication takes place among God’s people, followed by the marriage supper of the Lamb: “Let us rejoice and be glad and give… Continue reading I’m following on a white horse
Serving Him now!
In Psalm 40, the prophet David spoke of the great desire of his heart which he no doubt was enabled to fulfill. Sacrifice and meal offering Thou hast not desired; my ears Thou hast opened; burnt offering and sin offering Thou hast not required. Then I said, “Behold, I come; in the scroll of the… Continue reading Serving Him now!
The responsibilities of Authority!
The last chapters of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians show us our need for understanding the true meaning of authority. In our New Testament churches today we will see the launching of this true exercise of authority. In the relationship of the submissive to those who have been commissioned to a function of divine… Continue reading The responsibilities of Authority!
Sooner or later!
The time you spend waiting on the Lord is never wasted. You may be frustrated by the stacks of work you have to do, but you will be blessed if you are dedicated to wait on the Lord first. If you have a sense of true values, you know that your time with the Lord… Continue reading Sooner or later!
Dedication dissipates deception
By the Holy Spirit we see a trend developing that is like a straw in the wind, a warning of things to come. In Micah 2:8 the Lord warned, “My people are risen up as an enemy.” How subtly the enemy comes to turn people from their loyalty to the Living Word of the Lord.… Continue reading Dedication dissipates deception
What you can’t lose
Almost every problem that arises has something to do with relationships. The issue is whether or not you are accepting your relationship to others. Of course, this goes right back to the fact that you must have faith in the Lord. When you do not have the faith and trust in the Lord, then you… Continue reading What you can’t lose
What He is to us
We are concerned about giving God our deep dedication and our full consecration, but if that is the sole basis of our relationship with Him, we tend to feel insecure. And that may be the reason why some believers do feel insecure. It is true that the Lord demands a great deal of us, but… Continue reading What He is to us
The burden we don’t share
In the spiritual battles that we face in our walk with God, we must choose the area of conflict and the weapons we are going to use. We do not battle in the area of emotions or reason, but in the area of the will of God. What does God say? What does He want… Continue reading The burden we don’t share
The burden we share
When the captain of a ship sees an iceberg, he knows that he must be very careful so that it does not wreck his ship. He knows that he is only looking at the tip of the iceberg, which comprises a small part of the total mass. The invisible portion under the surface presents the… Continue reading The burden we share
The interceding priests
We are entering the time of the fruitfulness of the Kingdom. Our intercession has opened the door to the Kingdom priesthood. As God lays the guidelines before us, we realize that intercession mingled with worship actually is the Kingdom and the priesthood that is spoken of repeatedly in Revelation (Revelation 1:6; 5:10; 20:6). The book… Continue reading The interceding priests
Into the flow of revelation
In the middle of God’s dealings, it is very easy to become evasive and to rationalize those dealings and try to talk your way around them. However, as long as you stay in that rational field of logic and reasoning, you will never come into the revelation of what God is doing in your life.… Continue reading Into the flow of revelation
The fight over the flow
We may be assaulted again by waves of problems we thought we had overcome; so we should never take immunity from them for granted. Immunity is a victory that must constantly be maintained. We see this with our country’s liberties. Glorious liberties were once given to our country, but now we are watching these liberties… Continue reading The fight over the flow
His sons are born running
Is God a personal God? When you say, “I take Jesus as my personal Savior,” you mean that you, as a person, believe Him to save you. But to call God a personal God means that you believe that God is a person; He is not an impersonal force. There are people who do not… Continue reading His sons are born running
The covenant basket
This message will reveal truths from the Scriptures which you may never have seen before. Even people who are generous in their giving may not be pleasing God because they are not giving God the basic thing that He wants. God wants a relationship with you when you give. Otherwise, your giving is not acceptable… Continue reading The covenant basket
Creator of Assassinator?
Two passages of Scripture, one from I John 3 and the other from Genesis 38, emphasize our responsibility to care for one another. By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: any one who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love… Continue reading Creator of Assassinator?
“With Samuel presiding over them”
In the Old Testament we read about Samuel’s school of prophets at Shiloh. Once again God is raising up prophets whom He is anointing and teaching to move as a functioning company of people. To take part in this, we must sense the destiny and the commission that God has today, because the time to… Continue reading “With Samuel presiding over them”
The pure offering
Here is an exhortation and a promise which is renewed to us in this day: Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you. Joshua 3:5. God wants us prepared. Already we are walking into the judgments of God on this age. They begin in the house of the Lord, and then they… Continue reading The pure offering
How limited is your God?
We need to examine afresh our concepts of God. What is your concept of Him? Does your revelation of Him constantly expand, to see Him as Lord of lords and King of kings? Think of the thirty-fourth Psalm, verse 3, which says, O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.… Continue reading How limited is your God?
How great is your God?
The answer to every problem is found in the Lord. Often that answer comes by a fresh revelation of the Lord rather than by a revelation of the answer itself. Many people come to the Lord for an answer to their problems, when actually their need is not so much for an answer to problems… Continue reading How great is your God?
Zion Revolutionaries
For the Kingdom of God to come forth, we must speak His Word and walk in His victory. We must only accept as our reality all that God has said. In fact, we must prophesy it into being. The initiative to prophesy is given to us by the anointing of the Lord, and we should… Continue reading Zion Revolutionaries
I am responsible for you
One of the most important things in the Body of Christ is learning to relate to one another. The basic problem is not that we do not love Christ or that we do not believe His Word, for we cherish all that He has brought to us. The big problem is that we still do… Continue reading I am responsible for you
Behold, Jehovah, was passing by
Things that happened in centuries past seem to be happening again. In I Corinthians 10:11, Paul tells us, Now these things happened unto them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages are come. The story in I Kings 19 is the sequel to the… Continue reading Behold, Jehovah, was passing by
We’ve softened the rock
A scriptural study of the judgment of the nephilim and the gods of Egypt helps us to understand the judgment upon the gods of this age. The judgments that happened in Egypt have deep significance today. What God was doing in the first Passover, against all of the gods of Egypt, was one of the… Continue reading We’ve softened the rock
Holy and His
How shall we think about God, about His people? What should be the attitude of a man of God, and what is God’s attitude toward His people and toward the man He chooses to lead them? Two passages in the book of Exodus will help us to understand what God is seeking. Then the Lord… Continue reading Holy and His
You must not be disappointed
In his letter to the Philippians, Paul conveyed to them the fact that his difficult circumstances had resulted in greater progress of the gospel. In chapter 1, verses 12–18 he wrote: Now I want you to know … that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well-known throughout the whole praetorian guard and… Continue reading You must not be disappointed
JUDGMENT
A new year and a new age has started! It is a time of waiting on the Lord, of drawing the anointing of the Lord for more than just blessings or spiritual experiences. God has opened the door for us to have a real walk with Him. As we walk with Him we must close… Continue reading JUDGMENT
Bring your ears with you
A new age has started! It is a time of waiting on the Lord, of drawing the anointing of the Lord for more than just blessings or spiritual experiences. God has opened the door for us to have a real walk with Him. As we walk with Him we must close ranks and walk arm… Continue reading Bring your ears with you
How’s your spirit?
There is a simplicity in all that God does. God has a way of speaking a simple Word over your life that gives you something in your heart that you know is your destiny to fulfill—that is, the works which He has “before ordained that you should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). There is a… Continue reading How’s your spirit?
The heavenly Father’s search
We live in the time of restoration. We cannot lay down the building tool that is in one hand nor the weapon of war that is in the other. Spiritual Zion is coming forth in the will of the Lord, and we must give ourselves to defending its wall and completing it. It is a… Continue reading The heavenly Father’s search
Lay hold of life
A passage of Scripture may be so familiar to us that we miss its deep meaning. I Corinthians 15:50–58 should be read very carefully because it is such a passage. Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Behold, I tell… Continue reading Lay hold of life
A promise with a problem
One of the greatest conflicts you have in walking with God is the conflict with God Himself. How can He be so gracious to you and yet so contrary? There is a principle you must see in God’s dealings with you. Usually God’s Word comes in two forms: first, the precepts and the commandments of… Continue reading A promise with a problem
This is a package deal
There must be an honoring of divine order. If there is not, we will hit impasses that will frustrate everything that God sets before us. In the apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church, we read how he set them in order. Divine order has many aspects. There is to be submission to apostolic… Continue reading This is a package deal
His word over you is the issue
It is very important that we firmly establish our attitude toward the Lord. Because a living Word is being committed to God’s people in this day, there will be very difficult times when discouragement and persecution will come against us to make us draw back. We will have nothing going for us except the fact… Continue reading His word over you is the issue
What is this violence?
There seems still to be some confusion as to what the violence of spirit is all about, even in those who are so violent in their own spirit. At times it seems to be a cry of frustration coming out of our heart because of promises yet unfulfilled, promises that said, “this is the time”… Continue reading What is this violence?
Father, what’s your name?
We can get the idea that the Passover came about because the Lord wanted to deliver the Israelites out of slavery and kill some Egyptians, but that was not really the reason. Basically, God wanted to introduce Himself as Yahweh. The Passover is to mean much in the way of real experience in God, but… Continue reading Father, what’s your name?
How’s your heart?
Joel 2:13 says, “Rend your heart and not your garments.” We go through many experiences in our emotions which are often expressions of our spirit. We all get to the place at times where in sorrow, in frustration, or in grief we could react by rending our garments. The Scriptures give many accounts of people… Continue reading How’s your heart?
The tent from above
Everyone is concerned about life; yet when most people think of life, they also think of its termination—of death. Then they begin to think of their preferences. Sometimes a person would rather not be alive, but at the same time he also does not want to be dead. Although there is much teaching about what… Continue reading The tent from above
Do you wish you were dead?
The Lord wants to teach us about His authority and His fullness so that we can move into what He has for us. His authority and His fullness are really the issue in this day. Our adequacy is never an issue unless we make it one. If we keep feeling adequate, He has to make… Continue reading Do you wish you were dead?
The peg in a firm place
The Lord is placing authority upon His people in this day to bring forth His Kingdom on the earth. However, there is a certain procedure to be followed in order to see the purposes of God fulfilled. The job is not done simply by receiving a revelation and prophesying about it. After a prediction comes… Continue reading The peg in a firm place
Sealed unto God a living word
This is a day of heaviness that comes in the eve of battle, a day when the armies of the Lord have seen how they have prevailed in the field; and they gather their strength and organize their forces and prepare for the next assault. It is a day of joy and of the anticipation… Continue reading Sealed unto God a living word
Can you drink the cup?
Of the twelve disciples who walked with Jesus, three seemed to be especially close to Him. These were Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, James and John. James was the first apostle to be martyred, Herod had him put to death with a sword. Then Herod arrested Peter and put him in prison, intending… Continue reading Can you drink the cup?
I will not smite you
When the people of the Lord look for the men who will be the apostles, prophets, and elders to lead them in this day of restoration, they may find it is natural to look for those who stand head and shoulders above the rest of the people in their spiritual maturity. But now the Holy… Continue reading I will not smite you
I appeal for my child-
Philemon 10 The book of Philemon is a personal letter from Paul to Philemon, a man in the church at Colossae, concerning a runaway slave named Onesimus. Before he ran away, Onesimus had stolen quite a bit of money from his master Philemon. Then he went to Rome, where he met the apostle Paul and… Continue reading I appeal for my child-
Earnest expectation 2
As you press into the Kingdom, you will face one crisis after another. Many times you may not understand where you are, what is happening to you, or why it is happening; but in Romans 8 there is a key to show you where you are and how to break through into what God has… Continue reading Earnest expectation 2
A prophetic proclamation
What are the sounds that we hear? It sounds like the noise of a battle, like the clamor of those who are engaged in a death struggle. Nay, it is not the sound of a death struggle; it is the sound of a birthing. Sons are come to birth, and travail is in the land.… Continue reading A prophetic proclamation
Come to order, please
One of the beautiful things seen in the fresh birth of the early Church was their spontaneous moving into divine order. It was not something difficult which had to be taught to them. Because they had not learned a wrong way that had to be unlearned, they readily came into line with the true pattern… Continue reading Come to order, please
I was not known as Jehovah
God was not known as Jehovah to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He revealed Himself by other names, such as Elohim and El Shaddai. Just before the first Passover of judgment on Egypt, He called Himself Jehovah. Whenever He does business with His people in a present manifestation, He reveals Himself as Jehovah (YHVH), which means,… Continue reading I was not known as Jehovah
What next? perpetual blessing
One of the problems you will face as you walk with God is the problem of losing strength, especially as you labor and become weary in well-doing. Therefore, you will need to know how to regain your strength in order to be effective. A crisis comes to those whom God has brought to a place… Continue reading What next? perpetual blessing
Who’s first into the kingdom
If you trace the references to the Kingdom in a concordance, you will notice that there is a great difference among the four Gospels in the emphasis given to the Kingdom of heaven and the Kingdom of God. You will find a minimum of references in the Gospel of John, which seems strange, since John’s… Continue reading Who’s first into the kingdom
The truthers and the liars
In the title of this message, we are coining a new word, truthers, referring to those who tell the truth, just as those who tell lies are called liars. It is natural or human for a Christian to try to conceal certain problems in his life, because he knows that as soon as he confesses… Continue reading The truthers and the liars
Keys for locked doors
Sometimes walking with God and believing for the fulfillment of His promises is like walking down a long corridor and seeing thousands of doors. The Lord has set them before us, and we keep trying them; but too many of the doors are locked. Sometimes we face problems that we do not know how to… Continue reading Keys for locked doors
The kingdom marriage and he godly seed
Throughout the Scriptures the Lord speaks of the great blessing that belongs to the seed of those who walk before Him. The blessing of the Lord rests upon a couple who carefully seek His will in their marriage, even concerning the children that He wants to come forth. Divine favor rests upon the babies who… Continue reading The kingdom marriage and he godly seed
Breaking the time barrier
God always holds the past, the present, and the future before Him in His mind. Therefore, a man of faith who comes to God may claim promises of the past or prophecies of the future as the provision for the present moment. God made promises concerning the future, and those promises, as well as His… Continue reading Breaking the time barrier
Giving with revelation
Abraham was a great man of faith who hoped for a promise in the future; however, he did something more than simply go outside at night and count the stars, or try to figure out how many grains of sand there were in the sea. He did not merely wait for God to bring forth… Continue reading Giving with revelation
This walk is for the birds that soar
When believers assemble together in the house of God, what should be their attitude? They should realize that they are the church and that they are coming together for a function in which the praise and the giving of thanks are very essential. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians gives you this pattern to follow when… Continue reading This walk is for the birds that soar
When God becomes our boundries
In the Old Testament, David’s greatest sin against the Lord was not his sin with Bathsheba. The sin that brought the greatest trouble to Israel occurred when David numbered the children of Israel (II Samuel 24). From a human viewpoint, that action can be easily understood—he wanted to know how many men he could depend… Continue reading When God becomes our boundries
The tormenting walk of fear
The following truths may be read within a few minutes, but they will bless you for years if you remember them. Now having been questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor… Continue reading The tormenting walk of fear
Look! God is with you!
Abraham lived in the day of Amraphel, king of Shinar, who was better known as Hammurabi. Hammurabi was one of the first to codify the law in Babylon. If you were to read those laws, you would be shocked at the injustices that were perpetrated in those days. It was back in those ancient times… Continue reading Look! God is with you!
First, we grovel, then we grab
In the original Greek Scriptures which speak about authority, we find the Greek word exousia. It is often translated in the King James Version as “power.” The American Standard Version translates it “authority.” Actually, it means both power and authority, but it also means privilege. There is no one word in English that gives the… Continue reading First, we grovel, then we grab
Total discipleship will dominate the world
Mark 16:15–16 records one of the commissions that Jesus gave His disciples. Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Notice that the acceptance of the gospel message is optional: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. The long period… Continue reading Total discipleship will dominate the world
The hands are a channel
Take a look at your hands. Are you aware of the great significance God has attached to the hands? Concerning the hands, the psalmist David sang, Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not… Continue reading The hands are a channel
The lifted hand of covenant
What is the scriptural meaning of the lifting up of the hands? Ezekiel 20 gives us several examples of the Lord lifting up His hand when He made a covenant with His people. We read in the following verses that He “sware unto them,” which meant in the original Hebrew that He lifted up His… Continue reading The lifted hand of covenant
We have the uglies
In these days, there is a necessity for a manifestation of intercession which you will be drawn into in order to walk with God. No one will be able to survive without intercession, because Satan is set to destroy everything that God is bringing forth. Revelation 12:4 tells us that the dragon is waiting to… Continue reading We have the uglies
Preparing for the Honeymoon
The book of Esther, though written in the style of a short novel, is the historical story of a beautiful Jewish girl in exile, who saved the Jewish nation in its captivity when it was under great attack and persecution. The king during this period, King Ahasuerus, became very agitated and deposed Queen Vashti because… Continue reading Preparing for the Honeymoon
To new levels of joy
Children should have beautiful and pleasant childhoods. To that end, we should teach them the principles for being joyful which will guide them through their time of growth. Those little feet have a long way to go; those little hands have many things to learn. Children live in a world where everything is too large… Continue reading To new levels of joy
There’s more to take
In the conquest of Canaan, under the leadership of Joshua, we find a similarity between the attitude toward purity that was required of the Israelites then, and of those who seek to walk with God now. This account in Joshua shows us that God does not allow a tolerant coexistence with corruption: Joshua waged war… Continue reading There’s more to take
I’ll tolerate no delay-2
We are confronted continually with the problem of redeeming the time because the days are evil. Satan has his own time schedule; and if it succeeds, no flesh will be saved alive, according to the prophecies of Christ (Matthew 24:22). Satan is working to bring about the destruction of the entire human race. Every science,… Continue reading I’ll tolerate no delay-2
I’ll tolerate no delay-1
Have you been hindered and delayed in your walk with God? If so, you need to learn one simple key that will blast you into motion and propel your life into orbit. There needs to be an expectancy in your heart which gives birth to a joy, even as you face the onslaught of the… Continue reading I’ll tolerate no delay-1
Polish up your dream
The description of the Feast of Tabernacles in Leviticus 23 can open our hearts to dream dreams, just as if we were living in Old Testament times and keeping that feast. Some of the other feasts described in that chapter were very simple and brief. The Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the… Continue reading Polish up your dream
Always aware
As you read Psalm 84, imagine that you are remembering what took place a long time ago, almost three thousand years ago. It may even have been on a day during the Feast of Tabernacles. Can you picture a man singing this Psalm in Hebrew? He is singing about how wonderful it is to be… Continue reading Always aware
A perfect priest, perfect sacrifice, perfect victory
The fifth chapter of the book of Hebrews reveals the spirit of the Day of Atonement. However, looking back to Old Testament times, both the twenty-third and sixteenth chapters of Leviticus picture the Day of Atonement as having rather involved rituals that were to be followed. Today we are not interested in following the ritual;… Continue reading A perfect priest, perfect sacrifice, perfect victory
Experiencing the day of atonement
The Jewish people have two calendars. After the Jews returned from the Babylonian captivity, they followed the newer calendar, with the civic year starting in the fall. Their sacred year, according to the old calendar, began in the spring at the time of the first Passover. It was then that the Lord told Moses and… Continue reading Experiencing the day of atonement
A pure word from a clean vessel
According to stories of ancient warfare, whenever an enemy took over a territory and did not want that land or its people to survive, the enemy would sow the fields with salt and throw carcasses in the wells. We read in Genesis how Isaac dug again the wells which his father Abraham had dug, because… Continue reading A pure word from a clean vessel
Don’t look where you’re going
It is easier to understand the Beatitudes if you understand the writings of the apostle John. John constantly dealt with spiritual perception, speaking in mystical terms of those who see God and those who do not see God. We understand more clearly what John was talking about when we read in Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are… Continue reading Don’t look where you’re going
The perception of the pure 1
The Word of the Lord that is being preached applies to everyone; but sometimes when you hear it, you think that it is being preached only to you and that everyone will know it. However, it is much worse when you feel that the Word applies to everyone else, but not to you. It is… Continue reading The perception of the pure 1
Perfect in one
God is bringing the Body of Christ together today in a true unity and oneness of Spirit. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he told them to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. After that he told them about the gifts that Christ gave to the Church as… Continue reading Perfect in one
“Perhaps my sons have sinned…”
The prophet Samuel judged and ruled over Israel spiritually, but he failed to reprove his sons whom he had made judges over Israel. They perverted judgment, and so the people asked to have a king rule over them (I Samuel 8:5). Like Samuel, a man of God in authority may not have a heart to… Continue reading “Perhaps my sons have sinned…”
When the righteous man prays
When the Lord drives you into intercession and prayer, you find that you become more effective every day that you pray. At first you do not have the momentum and the answers you need because of a certain cross-out principle, but as you continue you become more effective in prayer. The effectiveness of what you… Continue reading When the righteous man prays
We’re the fuse for God’s explosion
In the Gospel of John, the deep underlying theme is the Word. John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. There is also a constant emphasis on the works of God. Rarely is the term “work” used for a human effort that has no… Continue reading We’re the fuse for God’s explosion
The Greeks has a word for it
What is synergistic action? It is the tremendous effect that takes place when one force, having little or no effect alone, is combined with another force. Their combined energy is then multiplied in an outstanding way. The word “synergistic” comes from the Greek word sunergeo, which means “work together.” Two words make up sunergeo: sun,… Continue reading The Greeks has a word for it
A hammer and a fire
It is important for you to have the Word of the Lord, so that you can know what you are doing and why you are doing it, as well as God’s ultimate purposes in everything that is taking place. You will stumble if you follow the human level of trying to rationalize situations instead of… Continue reading A hammer and a fire
Beware of the dogs
The third chapter of Philippians is one of the outstanding chapters of the New Testament. Paul tried to show from the very first verse the protection and the safety that come from a continual emphasis on the basic truths of a walk with God, and what constitutes an experience with the Lord. He said, Finally,… Continue reading Beware of the dogs
Be thou my everlasting wall of fire
Many of the Old Testament prophets spoke of the judgment that was to come to God’s people because of their apostasy. God finally placed them in Babylonian captivity for a long time. Then under the prophets Haggai and Zechariah came a restoration to Zion for the people of God, which involved the restoration of the… Continue reading Be thou my everlasting wall of fire
We’ve done it, we won it
Those who trust in the Lord are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever. Psalm 125:1–2. God’s people are to be like an immovable mountain with the Lord surrounding them. Zechariah prophesied a similar Word:… Continue reading We’ve done it, we won it
It’s done! and by the Lord God it will stay done!
One of the deadliest enemies of our walking in God’s promises is the state of passively coexisting with the enemy. Our own hearts must stop submitting to situations that are not right. We have come to the time of which Jesus spoke, when the angels are to be sent to the four corners of the… Continue reading It’s done! and by the Lord God it will stay done!
Proclaim Him Lord !
As you walk with the Lord, you must be concerned about anything that affects your dedication to do the will of God. One area that you must consider is the self-deception that will occur if you join the mixed multitude. The mixed multitude went along with the children of Israel when they left Egypt. They… Continue reading Proclaim Him Lord !
Come alive!
There are some Scriptures which unfold a principle about being alive—totally and wholly alive. Paul recommended in I Thessalonians 5:23 that your whole spirit, soul, and body be sanctified wholly and preserved blameless unto the coming of the Lord. This indicates that there are certain areas in your life right now which are dead to… Continue reading Come alive!
A prophetic proclamation on liberty for the citizens of His kingdom
Come alive! Lift up your hearts. Strengthen the feeble knees. Let none say that his labor is vain in the Lord. Be steadfast and immovable, because the Lord bringeth forth even that which is the reward of thy labors prematurely. Even as ye plow the ground, does not the Lord cause thee also to reap… Continue reading A prophetic proclamation on liberty for the citizens of His kingdom
“To proclaim liberty unto them”
Jeremiah 34:8 The spirit of revolution is coming to God’s end-time remnant as they enter into wholehearted spiritual warfare against the religious systems which actually bring people under bondage. The Lord is forging a tool of spiritual revolution. There is no hope for a nation’s liberties except that which comes through the sons of God… Continue reading “To proclaim liberty unto them”
When the heart speaks
Did you know that there is a chapter in the Bible which described, many centuries in advance, everything that was to happen to the Jewish nation? How many disastrous things could have been avoided if they had only heeded the warnings God gave them. God oftentimes gives a Word telling His people what will happen… Continue reading When the heart speaks
When the heart hears
For there is no good tree that bringeth forth corrupt fruit; nor again a corrupt tree that bringeth forth good fruit. For each tree is known by its own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. The good man out of the good treasure of… Continue reading When the heart hears
It begins with you!
Malachi is a book of restoration, speaking in its initial prophecies about the people after their return from exile in Babylon. Malachi was a good prophet who spoke forth, trying to establish the remnant that had returned and to encourage their hearts in the things God had for them. Haggai and Zechariah were also prophets… Continue reading It begins with you!
What did I do to deserve this?
The book of Ephesians tells of the living works that God wants us to enter into. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God (He provides salvation, then gives us enough faith to believe it); not as a result of works, that no… Continue reading What did I do to deserve this?
The Christ in me speaks
The greatest vice in the Kingdom of God will not be lust; it will be laziness. A man who is given to lust sins against himself and sets into action those sins which can destroy him, but a man who is lazy sins against the Kingdom of God and holds back the Kingdom of God… Continue reading The Christ in me speaks
I will not compete with you
If therefore there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty… Continue reading I will not compete with you
Whole and complete-at His presence
No one knows exactly when the end-time Pentecost will occur, but we do know that there will be another Pentecost. There has to be a total fulfillment of the Pentecost described in the second chapter of Acts, for that was only a token or an indication of that which was to come. In his sermon… Continue reading Whole and complete-at His presence
Parallel to our path
It is very worthwhile to exercise yourself in studying the Scriptures. If too much help is given to you, you will not learn to find the answers yourself. Many of the most intriguing lessons taught in school are those in which the teacher leads the student just so far, giving him the questions and the… Continue reading Parallel to our path
The vision sustains us
The temporal existence you are passing through must never overwhelm the eternal vision that God is placing in your heart. When the momentary circumstance or problem becomes too big in your sight, you can lose the overall goal and the overall vision. Keep your eye on the goal continually. Never lose sight of the vision,… Continue reading The vision sustains us
The new kingdom woman
There is quite a changing scene in marriage today. How does it differ from marriage in past generations and from what the Scripture portrays as the role of the woman in marriage in the generation before us and in the years to come? In these days, the world’s spotlight is on open marriages and the… Continue reading The new kingdom woman
You can’t discourage a humble man
God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. James 4:6b. This is a principle. If you write it on the tablets of your heart and review it often, you will discover that much of the resistance in your life is based upon divine resistance, rather than upon demonic assault. When a person who… Continue reading You can’t discourage a humble man
Who knows the submissive do!
When you voice your submission, with real faith and intercession, to those whom God has set over you, you actually open the door to walk on with God in a way that you may not realize. The moment you become submissive to someone to teach you, you lay a great deal of responsibility upon him… Continue reading Who knows the submissive do!
The high-level prayer
Your membership in the Body of Christ is accomplished in the Spirit, not through human zeal. That which is born of the flesh is flesh (it produces a fleshly result); and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:6. A ministry of the Lord could lay hands on you to bless you,… Continue reading The high-level prayer
God said it! I must have it!
Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness, not with a casual desire, but with an intense, burning drive? Do you want to walk with God, not just to know about Him, or even to minister in His name, but to really know Him in a deep walk with Him? The Lord circumcises our hearts so… Continue reading God said it! I must have it!
Judgment : when we do and when we don’t
The Word speaks about the ransomed of the Lord and the everlasting joy, that will crown their heads (Isaiah 51:11). This is good to know when we are in spiritual warfare. Galatians 6:9 reminds us that we could easily become weary with well-doing, but in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Let… Continue reading Judgment : when we do and when we don’t
The protection and the power of the blood
Hebrews 11:28 is a key to the truths that are revealed in the Feast of Passover. By faith he (Moses) kept the passover (or instituted the Passover), and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the first-born should not touch them. Two important things had happened as we see from Verse 27: By… Continue reading The protection and the power of the blood
The formula for joy
The eighth chapter of Nehemiah refers to the observance of the Feast of Tabernacles, or the Feast of Booths, after Israel’s return from captivity. The Word of God was being read to the people day after day, and all were feeling a spirit of repentance and mourning over their sins and over their neglect and… Continue reading The formula for joy
Tomorrow’s joy
The Word is living and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword. Where we need it, it cuts away and circumcises our hearts. Where we need it, it feeds the inner man with that which will make us more than conquerors. It must be written on the tablets of our hearts, so that we might not… Continue reading Tomorrow’s joy
Prepare to prosper
As we are being prepared by the Holy Spirit to possess our inheritance, we are exhorted by God, “Sanctify yourselves today, for tomorrow I shall do wonders among you” (Joshua 3:5). This purification is a prelude to the immunities that God has for us. When we prepare our hearts, we receive protection as we go… Continue reading Prepare to prosper
I am a broken sacrifice
It is very devastating when the Lord searches our hearts, and this is the way it should be. It leads to repentance and the exalting of the Lord, and it creates a deep hunger and thirst for righteousness to come forth. Sometimes a man thinks that a change of scenery will make him more spiritual,… Continue reading I am a broken sacrifice
The thief and the contaminator
With a fervor we should hate not only sin, but we should hate Satan and the way he assaults the people of God. It is abhorrent the way he blocks and hinders the anointed of the Lord. We also should despise the conditionings in our own spirits that make us reluctant to accept the full… Continue reading The thief and the contaminator
The cross-out principle
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the sky poured rain, and the earth produced… Continue reading The cross-out principle
When love takes over
Let all that you do be done in love. I Corinthians 16:14. Would everyone agree with you if you actually fulfilled this Scripture? Christ did many things that caused people to wonder if love was really motivating Him; yet it was. You, too, will be called upon to walk in many things, and all that… Continue reading When love takes over
Not me and mine, but we and ours
In the Word many pronouns appear, not in the singular, but in the plural. Hidden away in the Bible is a greater emphasis on the collective experiences that we will take part in together than on the individual experiences. We must be alert to the fact that there is a gospel of personal salvation and… Continue reading Not me and mine, but we and ours
Look, no vipers!
How can you be an overcomer and win the victory over the flesh? You cannot win by your own efforts. Do not let yourself be distracted by the problems within. Focus your faith upon the Lord to bring the cleansing and the change. Do not look inward and struggle, but trust the Lord and relax… Continue reading Look, no vipers!
Rebuke the devourer
The Old Testament tells of a time, like the restoration that God is giving His people today, in which the Jewish people laid the foundation for the temple after bitter years of exile. When they were captive in Babylon, they had no song, and so they hung their harps on a willow tree and wept,… Continue reading Rebuke the devourer
Demand that He be God!
Can a believer take advantage of God? Does God want us to know everything about Him? Contrary to common belief, God does not harbor any deep dark secrets about Himself. In fact, He constantly urges us, “Go ahead, find out about Me. Put Me on the spot!” God can do whatever He wants. He does… Continue reading Demand that He be God!
Prepare a highway for our God
God has a plan of preparation for us of which Isaiah 40:3–5 speaks: A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; make smooth in the desert a highway for our God. Let every valley be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; and let the rough ground… Continue reading Prepare a highway for our God
What’s happening to time?
Time presents two problems that we must cope with in these last days. One, Satan knows that he has but a short time, and therefore he rages against the inhabitants of the earth (Revelation 12:12); two, unless these days are shortened, no flesh will be saved alive (Matthew 24:22). Because of this, Ephesians 5:16 urges… Continue reading What’s happening to time?
Infallible?
In the Body of Christ, there is a divine order of relationships. Sometimes in a family, the husband scolds his wife, the wife spanks the children, the oldest child hits the next oldest, and so on down the line to the youngest, who in turn kicks the cat. There may be times when you feel… Continue reading Infallible?
The “now” remnant
Young people, as well as those in their middle years, are always looking forward to tomorrow, while old people live in yesterdays of the past. Can’t anyone ever live in the present? Paul said of David, “By the will of God he served his generation and slept with his fathers” (Acts 13:36). In other words,… Continue reading The “now” remnant
Greater than he that taketh a city
When the spirit of discouragement and depression comes to harass the people of the Lord, they can become victims of it almost without realizing how much it is controlled by the spirit realm. If they realized the danger of it, they would rebuke it and not yield to it. He that is slow to anger… Continue reading Greater than he that taketh a city
Progressive demands of discipleship
Father, our hearts look to Thee. We know that when we started to walk with You, You brought us to set our hearts upon You and to say yes to Your will—but we never dreamed what Your will would mean! We pray that You will help us to have that discipleship without reservation. Amen. Think… Continue reading Progressive demands of discipleship
Without reservation
I do not know of anything that I have ever taught that God has not burned in my spirit first. When you hear it, you know that I have already experienced it deeply. I could not talk you into anything at all if I did not know the truth of it within the depths of… Continue reading Without reservation
Let thy words be few
Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is… Continue reading Let thy words be few
The perils of presumption and disobedience
This probe message concerns two basic problems: presumption and drawing back from absolute obedience. Using the life of Saul in the Old Testament as an example, we see that certain things befell him which could easily overtake us in the same way. What was it that caused Saul to be exposed to his greatest defeats,… Continue reading The perils of presumption and disobedience
Truth or deception?
The purpose of a probe is to dig down deep into our spirits to find the things that need to be uncovered and let the Spirit of the Lord deal with them. The difficulty with most of us is that we are too superficial in our understanding of ourselves or of the will of God.… Continue reading Truth or deception?
Dynamiting the stumps
There is a process by which you can get rid of resentment, rebellion and unsubmissiveness. One usually triggers off another until all three have run the complete cycle. When you have something like this that you battle continually, expect and believe for perfect deliverance. However, understand that the nature of your problem is so deep… Continue reading Dynamiting the stumps
Total repentance 1
Our focus is very much on the Lord, but because we are moving into days of restoration, many pressures are coming against the people of the Lord. For our survival, we have had to learn to deal with them and cope with them. We cannot judge anything on a human level. We cannot condemn anyone,… Continue reading Total repentance 1
Hidden rebellion and perversity 1
In a probe, we deal with the hidden motivations in people’s lives, the ulterior purposes that are concealed, sometimes even from their own thinking. The reasons we give for our actions are often quite plausible to others, but God who searches the heart knows how many times they are not true. Paul illustrates this when… Continue reading Hidden rebellion and perversity 1
Going on to maturity
God is bringing forth a people today who are embracing a walk with God rather than a theology or a doctrine. The study of doctrine differentiates between Calvinism and Arminianism. The Calvinist doctrine, originally based upon John Calvin’s teachings, claims that those who in the foreknowledge of God are predestined to be saved, will be… Continue reading Going on to maturity
Plumb perfect
The first few chapters of the book of Amos record prophecies and exhortations that were related to various events. Chapters 7 through 9 describe the many visions that Amos received. Amos was a shepherd, and he also worked with orchards. He himself said that he was not a prophet nor the son of a prophet… Continue reading Plumb perfect
An extra portion for the Sabbath
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” And God created man in… Continue reading An extra portion for the Sabbath
Christ is where you find Him
“But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. And all the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and He will put the… Continue reading Christ is where you find Him
Continuing in the Apostle’s teaching
So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and there were added that day about three thousand souls. And they were continually devoting themselves (first) to the apostles’ teaching and (then) to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and… Continue reading Continuing in the Apostle’s teaching
All chiefs and no indians
The Gospel of Matthew emphasizes the Kingdom of God. “Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.… Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” Matthew 6:10, 13. “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.… And this gospel of the kingdom shall… Continue reading All chiefs and no indians
Hold Isaac in your arms
By faith you can bring in a new age. By faith you can do anything. Pure faith often moves in a world of unseen fantasy, as far as your circumstances are concerned. Illusions of spiritual battle and struggles around you are unreal, for you actually possess the victory of the Lord. The fantasy world that… Continue reading Hold Isaac in your arms
Fathers and sons
Part Two As members of the Body of Christ, we are not so much an organization or a functioning unit as we are a family. To please God, we must work together to be a family—brothers and sisters together, knowing that we are seated at the Father’s table. The family relationship should exceed everything else… Continue reading Fathers and sons
Fathers and sons
Part One The father ministry is very evident in the books of I and II Timothy. However, the second Epistle to Timothy is more tender and more related to the father-and-son relationship of Paul and Timothy than the first Epistle. In this generation, we see the coming forth of the prophets of God who desire… Continue reading Fathers and sons
The submissiveness of authority
Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the outcome of their way of life, imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever. Hebrews 13:7, 8. Obey your leaders, and submit to them; for they keep watch over your souls, as those… Continue reading The submissiveness of authority
A thanksgiving message
On Paul’s second missionary journey, he, Silas, and young Timothy went to Philippi, where they were shamefully treated. Paul and Silas were beaten in the public square and put in prison. Then at midnight, while they were singing praises to God, an earthquake came to turn them loose (Acts 16:12–26). Leaving a good church at… Continue reading A thanksgiving message
Rejoicing with the Thessalonians
We can learn something about thanksgiving, praise, and rejoicing from three verses in I Thessalonians 5. These verses are short, but they sum up Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian church. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Verses 16–18. There is an… Continue reading Rejoicing with the Thessalonians
Thanksgiving: a basic ingredient to the will of God
Very few of us understand what thanksgiving really means or how it relates to all that God wants to work in the earth and in our lives. Thanksgiving is a basic ingredient of doing the will of God. The Scriptures contain recipes that show us how to measure up to divine perfection; and in many… Continue reading Thanksgiving: a basic ingredient to the will of God
I will surely multiply you
For ground that drinks the rain which often falls upon it and brings forth vegetation useful to those for whose sake it is also tilled, receives a blessing from God; but if it yields thorns and thistles, it is worthless and close to being cursed, and it ends up being burned. But, beloved, we are… Continue reading I will surely multiply you
I will not pray for myself
It is surprising how many times the Lord has emphasized truths related to the Sabbath day and to the opening of our hearts to keeping the Kingdom Sabbath. Isaiah 66:23 says that from one new moon to another, God’s people from all nations shall come up to worship the Lord and keep the Sabbath. The… Continue reading I will not pray for myself
Walk pleasing
To be pleasing to God involves a faith that first accepts God’s revelation of Himself and then believes that God will meet and reward those who seek Him. Many people believe in God, but they do not walk with God and they do not please Him. To walk with God is not as easy as… Continue reading Walk pleasing
The walk that pleases God
What does it mean to walk with God? Those who are concerned about having a real walk with God do not want organization, promotion, or the prestige of money and success. People would be foolish to come into the Spirit-led walk that God is now bringing forth in order to fulfill great ambitions in their… Continue reading The walk that pleases God
Winner or loser?
What are the true values that exist in the Kingdom of God? We read in Matthew 16:24–26: Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If any one wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it; but whoever… Continue reading Winner or loser?
A prophetic declaration concerning judgment
The day hath come that the Lord hath said, “Behold, I have taken away these false shepherds, and I shall give My people shepherds after My own heart. They shall be faithful in leading the people of the Lord. They shall lead the sheep into that which God hath prepared for them.” Blessed are ye… Continue reading A prophetic declaration concerning judgment
A living word concerning judgment
Judgment will begin at the house of the Lord. The twenty-first chapter of Matthew illustrates this, in which Jesus, after driving the moneychangers out of the Temple, gave the following parable. “Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard and put a wall around it and dug a wine press in… Continue reading A living word concerning judgment
Real giving
What actually happens in the realm of spirit in the process of giving and receiving? When a person receives a present, he is in a position to receive more from the spirit of the giver than he probably is aware of. This is because the receiver of a present is open and vulnerable to the… Continue reading Real giving
Authority over the assault 1
It is very important for your constant encouragement that you never be discouraged or put down. You must realize how irrelevant it is that you are weak, incapable, and few in number. How encouraging it is to see the power manifested through small bodies of believers springing up throughout the whole country. You cannot understand… Continue reading Authority over the assault 1
His joy for our heaviness
Very little joy exists in the world today. Instead, there appears to be a dedication to heaviness and to sorrow. The heaviness and sorrow may be a part of God’s dealings upon mankind, for Joel’s prophecy tells us that joy is withered away from the sons of men (Joel 1:12). The current generation has seen… Continue reading His joy for our heaviness
Dedicated to total loss
The course of a believer, from spiritual infancy to deep spiritual maturity, generally passes through seven phases of expectation. In most churches those phases begin when the new convert is baptized with water. He is told that he also received the Holy Spirit at that time, and that there is nothing more for him to… Continue reading Dedicated to total loss
Take God in your arms
God has given His people the gifts of the Spirit, but the gifts are only as effective as the dedication of the people to give and to receive. A man who prophesies, and who is dedicated to convey and impart in his prophesying, gives a great deal. However, the rest of the congregation must be… Continue reading Take God in your arms
Glug! glug! glug!
The book of Matthew often refers to the compassion of Christ as the motivating force for miracles. One such passage is found in Matthew 14:14–34. And when He came out, He saw a great multitude, and felt compassion for them, and healed their sick. This end-time walk in the Spirit will never become noted for… Continue reading Glug! glug! glug!
I won’t be a sad sack
Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. Philippians 3:1a. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4. Rejoice always. I Thessalonians 5:16. These are three simple exhortations to rejoice. This is not just a statement; it is a command, as shown by the construction of the sentences. There were many occasions… Continue reading I won’t be a sad sack
Faith inherits the promises
Hebrews 13:5b is a promise from God that you can stand on at any time: I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. In the original Greek, this Scripture uses the word not five times. The equivalent translation in English would be, “I will not, not, not, leave you, and I will not, not, forsake… Continue reading Faith inherits the promises
Believe! you’ll see!
Most of the stories in the Gospel of John are like parables. In the beginning of his Gospel, we read about the Lord’s first miracle at Cana of Galilee, where He turned the water into wine (John 2:1–11). In that chapter we see a beautiful analogy: the best wine is saved for the last. The… Continue reading Believe! you’ll see!
Wring every promise dry
How can you be truly receptive to a word from God? This is one of the most practical truths you can ever learn. You can hear a word, but you want to be able to receive it. If you really open your heart to receive as you should, you will almost embarrass the preachers and… Continue reading Wring every promise dry
Our hearts pant after him…. Psalm 42:1
God gave a baby a cry that his parents cannot resist. How often during the night has a parent thought, “I’ll roll over and go to sleep and let him cry it out.” That thought does not last very long! The baby’s cry penetrates. It goes through you. It condemns you. It makes you feel… Continue reading Our hearts pant after him…. Psalm 42:1
If we thirst
In this hour, God does not need people to just quote Him; He needs a mouthpiece to speak His word. Amos prophesied concerning the time in which we are now living: “Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord God, “when I will send a famine on the land, not a famine for bread or a… Continue reading If we thirst
Exhortation on love
When there are problems among those who are trying to walk with God, you cannot say, “This one is right and this one is wrong.” Everyone is under unbelievable pressures, and if they are not, God will soon see that they are. He must put them under pressure; then the negative things within them can… Continue reading Exhortation on love
Love and kindness
Have you hungered and yearned for love, thinking that is what you need? Everyone else thinks that way too. Try to think of love in terms of kindness. In the fruit of the Holy Spirit, sometimes kindness is a better channel for the flow of pure, divine love than the love that is just an… Continue reading Love and kindness
To the least
And an argument arose among them as to which of them might be the greatest. But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side, and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent… Continue reading To the least
To the least
And an argument arose among them as to which of them might be the greatest. But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side, and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent… Continue reading To the least
How much God has given-how little we have taken
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles (elementary spirits) of the world, rather than according to Christ. For in Him all the fulness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete,… Continue reading How much God has given-how little we have taken
Revelation precipitates change
On the top of Mount Sinai, Moses prayed that the Lord would show him His glory. Many today cry to the Lord for that revelation, and yet they do not perceive all that a revelation from the Lord involves. When Moses came down from the mountain, his face shone with glory. But if the ministry… Continue reading Revelation precipitates change
Now give God your best
The book of Malachi contains excellent teaching for God’s people today, for Malachi is speaking of the days of the Kingdom and the great ministry of giving to the Lord. He is speaking of the purging fire which comes to refine the people of God so that their offerings to the Lord will be pure,… Continue reading Now give God your best
The walk is …
The walk is … … the cry of a new day at midnight. … God’s divine order in a chaotic and lawless world. … God’s final manifestation of grace to the Church age. … the first manifestation of the Kingdom age. … God’s vehicle of deliverance in and through the tribulation. … God’s answer to… Continue reading The walk is …
What is the walk?
What does the end-time walk with God involve? Without the vision of it through a revelation from God, it is difficult to walk with God. Therefore, it would be worthwhile to review the basic characteristics of walking as God’s disciples in this day and to gain a fresh emphasis on what God is doing now.… Continue reading What is the walk?
The perils and blessings of giving
The Lord is bringing new light on the principles of giving and receiving which are found in the Word of God. The following two passages of Scripture provide a good basis for applying these deep truths. “Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour… Continue reading The perils and blessings of giving
And everyone brings a basket
Most people probably consider tithing as an austere and legalistic requirement of the Lord. They picture it under the Law of Moses as being very burdensome; but actually, tithing was filled with good principles of giving which also apply today. The instructions for presenting the tithe to the Lord were given in Deuteronomy 26. “Then… Continue reading And everyone brings a basket
The Apostolic Word-accepted or rejected
The Thessalonian church began through an apostolic Word brought by the Apostle Paul on his second missionary journey. The people were not brought into a walk with God by his shaking their hands and talking to them; rather, a living Word pierced the inner area of their spirits, their souls, and their minds. In the… Continue reading The Apostolic Word-accepted or rejected
Extending ourselves
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier… Continue reading Extending ourselves
Enriching ourselves
Luke 6:26–38. “Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for in the same way their fathers used to treat the false prophets. But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Whoever hits… Continue reading Enriching ourselves
Lift up your voice and Prophesy against …
Several years ago a group of people, believing for the Kingdom of God to come forth in the earth, began to prophesy that Babylon would come down. That little group was vigorous about it, and God is now bringing Babylon down. God has answered the prayers of this people. Great changes have taken place in… Continue reading Lift up your voice and Prophesy against …
“Not me, Lord! I can’t talk!”
In the third chapter of Exodus, we read that the Lord spoke to Moses when he was on the backside of the desert herding a flock of sheep. He had been there ever since he fled for his life after killing a man in Egypt and burying him in the sand. He could not go… Continue reading “Not me, Lord! I can’t talk!”
To whom it may concern
The key of Body ministry is found in I Corinthians: That there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now you… Continue reading To whom it may concern
It can happen so quickly
God seems to move according to a certain timetable. The Word tells us, for example, that when the fullness of time was come, God sent forth His Son made of a woman (Galatians 4:4). In Habakkuk 2:2, 3 the prophet wrote: Then the Lord answered me and said, “Record the vision and inscribe it on… Continue reading It can happen so quickly
How soon can it be? right now!
In our walk with God, we often look at God’s promise and ask, “How soon can it be?” A number of scriptural situations answer this question. Therefore also there was born of one man, and him as good as dead at that, as many descendants as the stars of heaven in number, and innumerable as… Continue reading How soon can it be? right now!
The wave offering
Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the sons of Israel, and say to them, ‘When you enter the land which I am going to give to you and reap its harvest, then you shall bring in the sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest to the priest.’ ” (This corresponds approximately to… Continue reading The wave offering
Family life
Your family life and what God expects of you concerning your family is very important. A beautiful promise is found in Exodus 2:1–10. And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that… Continue reading Family life
The kingdom mother
When the book of Genesis speaks of a man having sexual intercourse with his wife, various expressions are used. The King James Version of Genesis 4:1 states: Adam knew his wife… Genesis 4:17: And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived… Genesis 4:25: And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son… The… Continue reading The kingdom mother
The threat within
Once again the Body of Christ is in a significant step toward total, absolute victory in the end-time battle against antichrists, false prophets, false Christs, and nephilim spirits. Let us determine to settle for nothing less than that. The book of Revelation tells about three unclean spirits that come to pervade the whole earth. We… Continue reading The threat within
When God walks behind you
In this day we are concerned about two things: first, our escape out of the present world situation into the Kingdom of God, and second, what seems to be a very rapidly developing execution of a satanic plot toward world destruction. The Word reveals what God has to say about these things. Imagine yourself as… Continue reading When God walks behind you
You’d better believe it!
The war that tests the remnant of God, the seemingly endless battle, is over the word God has spoken. You are not battling the things that you seem to be battling. It may appear to you that the battle is a set of circumstances or continual harassment, just as when the children of Israel were… Continue reading You’d better believe it!
Prophecy 1
For thou hast not come to a day that thy heart should turn back because of adversity. Neither hast thou come to a day that thou should look upon the mountain and quake with fear. But thou shalt have faith to move that mountain in the name of the Lord. Thou shalt not go by… Continue reading Prophecy 1
Three steps to our perfection
One of the greatest revelations to come in this walk (and the least understood; consequently, we do not often refer to it) is given in Lesson 50 of the First Principles, “The Three Great Steps in the Perfection of the Church.” This lesson is a very simple outline on the steps to our perfection in… Continue reading Three steps to our perfection
He said it-I became it
In this message we will study some Scriptures that we have read before, however, their application is fresh and alive in what God is speaking to us right now. This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may fight the good… Continue reading He said it-I became it
The word-a vital force
Exhortation God has been showing us the difference between illusion and reality. The illusion that the enemy creates can be so deceptive. We stand upon the reality which is based upon what God has said. Everyone goes through problems in which they seem to have victory on the one hand and unexplainable defeats on the… Continue reading The word-a vital force
Exhortation to believe
The Lord is bringing you to the time in which you walk, not with faith that reaches to God with a vagueness, but with a faith that is positive and definite. This is surely a time that God is showing His people what is in His will, what they can claim, and what they really… Continue reading Exhortation to believe
Getting to know you in the Spirit
In II Corinthians 5:13–15 Paul identifies what the Corinthian church is experiencing. For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all,… Continue reading Getting to know you in the Spirit
Walking free from from oppression
None of us can walk away from loyalties, and responsibilities, from the actual word of God that gives us a relationship and a duty toward parents, toward church, toward every situation, but we must remember we are serving the Lord first. All is lost if there is not a walk with God—a walk in which… Continue reading Walking free from from oppression
Walking free from from oppression
None of us can walk away from loyalties, and responsibilities, from the actual word of God that gives us a relationship and a duty toward parents, toward church, toward every situation, but we must remember we are serving the Lord first. All is lost if there is not a walk with God—a walk in which… Continue reading Walking free from from oppression
The law of the jungle or the law of the King
The New Testament begins with an amazing book called Matthew, written by a renegade Jew who became a publican. People in those days when referring to sinners would say, “publicans and sinners,” because a publican was an appointee of the Roman government to collect taxes. You must picture the deep, intense loyalty that existed, almost… Continue reading The law of the jungle or the law of the King
Why the wipe-out?
God has a will and when He exercises His will, this is what happens: we become a product of the living word. The word that God is bringing forth now has created and directed us. In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be… Continue reading Why the wipe-out?
Faithfully and exclusively His
“Who then is the faithful and sensible slave whom his master put in charge of his household to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes. Truly I say to you, that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.”… Continue reading Faithfully and exclusively His
How to receive a Word from God
God allows difficulties to arise in this walk with Him in order that we will search the Word and find the real basis for a walk with God. In I Corinthians 14:24, 25, we read what prophecy in a service can really be. But, if all prophesy and an unbeliever or an ungifted man enters,… Continue reading How to receive a Word from God
No commercial value
The tenth chapter of Luke tells about the seventy going forth, and it lays down many of the principles of Kingdom evangelism. The word evangelism means good tidings, so it is related in this passage to the good news of the Kingdom that is to come and the way it is to be proclaimed. The… Continue reading No commercial value
Our strength and prosperity in the Lord
Thou shalt behold a strange truth that the Lord shall bring thee. Shalt thou look at what thy God hath wrought in thee and be unmindful of all the circumstances that have hemmed thee in? Behold, saith the Lord, look unto Me, for I have not given thee wisdom that thou knowest the answer to… Continue reading Our strength and prosperity in the Lord
Focus! Focus! Focus!
Several prophecies are in the third chapter of Malachi. It begins with the prophecy about John the Baptist (which was fulfilled in his ministry) and continues with a number of precious prophecies about the Lord. However, we are concerned with Malachi 3:7–12, in which the Lord tells us, “From the days of your fathers you… Continue reading Focus! Focus! Focus!
Overflowing blessing
This is a day of victory unto the people of the Lord. It is a day in which the Lord shall bless thee. Yea, in the midst of calamities, in the midst of the things that shall befall the whole face of the earth, shall it not be thy joy in the Lord that shall… Continue reading Overflowing blessing
Blessed indeed
Thou shalt rejoice that the Lord has brought unto thee a day of fullness and not a day of scarcity. The Lord has brought unto thee the day in which thou art vessels that overflow with the blessing of the Lord. Rejoice that the glory and the excellency of the Lord shall be found in… Continue reading Blessed indeed
Cast off the chains
Doth not the Lord look upon thy heart? Doth He not see the chains that yet ye bear? But for freedom hath the Lord set thee free, that every band and every yoke should be broken and that every limitation that thou hast upon thy life should be removed. Is it the Lord that hath… Continue reading Cast off the chains
The testimony of Christ
The nineteenth chapter of the book of Revelation is one of the most significant. It ends a three-chapter portrait of two mystical, symbolical women. The seventeenth and eighteenth chapters deal with Mystery Babylon, the great harlot. The nineteenth chapter deals with the Bride of Christ—pure, virtuous, made righteous by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.… Continue reading The testimony of Christ
Why worry?
This is a simple lesson on how to get your head together. Have you ever felt the need of that? So many people who come for counseling need to learn how to think, feel, and react the way they should. They do not know which problem or responsibility should have priority or whether they should… Continue reading Why worry?
Where did you get those fears?
In Hebrews 11:1–3 we read, Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (or the evidence of things not seen). For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen… Continue reading Where did you get those fears?
Don’t be discontented
The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things; and the God of peace shall be with you. Philippians 4:9. I do not believe it is possible to really learn from words alone. You must also hear and see what you are learning. Likewise, this walk with God… Continue reading Don’t be discontented
Mournful or joyful?
God intends for us to be filled with joy. And for this to happen, we must believe for it and set our hearts upon it. We have learned in this walk that nothing just happens by itself. We do not come into a walk with God and automatically become filled with joy. Many things are… Continue reading Mournful or joyful?
First and foremost-the Kingdom
It is wonderful to look into the Word and love it, and to see the pictures the Lord is trying to present. I want you to notice the difference between the words about the Kingdom and the words about the Church. Jesus presented a rather triumphant picture of the Church: “On this rock I shall… Continue reading First and foremost-the Kingdom
Rivers of living water
Behold the promise of the Lord shall no more be deferred, neither shall the enemy be able to hinder, for behold His going forth is as sure as the morning. The day hath come that the Lord thy God shall bless and shall rain a double portion upon those that hath sought the Lord and… Continue reading Rivers of living water
Walk forward in freedom
Behold this is the day of deliverance that the Lord bringeth forth unto His people. The Lord purposes that He shall move through His people and He shall loose them from all of their bondages. He shall loose them from those things which have been a stumbling block and an offense, and whatsoever hath restrained… Continue reading Walk forward in freedom
Tell them the king reigns
We have a new approach to evangelism in this restoration. The old-order altar call and emphasis does not seem to have the anointing that God used to give it. God also does not give the same anointing to preach much about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Instead, He simply leads to lay hands on… Continue reading Tell them the king reigns
Always with Joy
The mantle of authority is being laid upon us, but with it is coming a heaviness. The Lord wants to take away that heaviness and mourning, and give us praise and joy. This is not a luxury, for as we enter these days, we must be delivered from participating in the time of sorrows and… Continue reading Always with Joy
Prophecy
This shall be a day in which the Lord shall bless thee and ye shall stand in His Presence. Ye shall find in thy spirit that thou shalt cleave unto the Lord, and the blessing and the wisdom of the Lord shall flow unto thee. Yea, the Lord hath made this appointment with thee and… Continue reading Prophecy
The resurrection body
When God made man out of the dust of the earth, He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul. Adam then became the first of an entire soul race. When you accept Christ, you receive a new Identity. You become related to the second Man, the head of… Continue reading The resurrection body
Tune in
When Adam fell, the whole human race fell with Him, and the earth was subjected to futility. The reason Adam fell was because he was given a choice, and God knew he would fall, that is why Jesus Christ was crucified before God created the heavens and the earth. The choice Adam was given was… Continue reading Tune in
The Greeks want to see Jesus
The twelfth chapter of John is a springboard. After it follow the chapters recording the endless chain of events that rapidly led to the crucifixion and the resurrection of the Lord. In the twelfth chapter is recorded the triumphal entry, the famous event commemorated in Palm Sunday, when Christ rode into Jerusalem on a donkey,… Continue reading The Greeks want to see Jesus
Love, as I have loved you
One of the outstanding examples of love in the New Testament is found in the conclusion of John 13, yet it is very often neglected. Leading into this passage is the scene of the Last Supper. Christ had just finished washing the disciples’ feet. Having concluded that, He gave them the exhortation that they ought… Continue reading Love, as I have loved you
It is settled!
Psalm 119:89 is a familiar passage, one that should be memorized. Forever, O Lord, Thy word is settled in heaven. The margin reads, “Stands firm in heaven.” God’s Word stands firm in heaven. Another familiar Scripture is found in Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words shall not pass away. Let’s… Continue reading It is settled!
You are not an animal
Sometimes we have desires in our hearts that do not come to pass, yet we cannot retrace our steps. It is no longer the period of time when we can go back, where we can spend days alone with God. To return to the deep quiet, that same spiritual climate where so many things came… Continue reading You are not an animal
Spiritual perception tune in, then bless!
Would you like to learn more how to beam a blessing to someone or how to tune in to someone and find out what their need is? I will give you a little procedure that should work, one that will be a practical application that you can exercise and be able to move into some… Continue reading Spiritual perception tune in, then bless!
Purity and perception
Let’s pray for God to go completely through the Church and purge it, and let the Holy Spirit deal with each one of us, so that purity and holiness will be something we will guard with our very lives. Lord, search our hearts, for this is not the time to point fingers at others but… Continue reading Purity and perception
The Jealousy of God
We read in I Corinthians 10:22: Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? One thing about God is that He gets away with things that you do not. Many Jewish people say, “He’s entitled.” That means He is worthy of the honor or the privilege He has. This is true of God. He is… Continue reading The Jealousy of God
Another milestone
There must be unity in the body. Half the people cannot be praying in one direction and the other half wanting something else to happen. It has to be what God wants. If you sympathize with a situation or an individual in the church when God wants to deal with him, you will constantly be… Continue reading Another milestone
Three tools of Satan heaviness,sympathy,distractions
Although we have not yet reached the main objective, it seems many other things are being loosed and are falling away. I am trusting God with all my heart that this Feast of Tabernacles will mark the end of the battle we have been in. You may wonder why we choose a feast for a… Continue reading Three tools of Satan heaviness,sympathy,distractions
The Lord is nigh
I have learned something about the Lord that I would describe in this way. Whenever I realize the presence of the Lord with me, I react so completely to it that sometimes people may think I am putting on something, but I am not. The most spontaneous reaction I have in all of my personality… Continue reading The Lord is nigh
The delightful bride
Have you ever heard about select companies that come out of the remnant? What is the Church? Is the Church a part of the Kingdom, or is the Kingdom something that comes out of the Church? Who are the sons of God? Do the sons of God come out of the Kingdom or out of… Continue reading The delightful bride
Always abounding
There is nothing in us that holds back from the Word, but it frightens us at times when we hear it, for we know there cannot be a performance of it unless it be by the Lord’s endowment of grace. We have learned, day by day and moment by moment, to appropriate God’s fullness for… Continue reading Always abounding
The danger of evasion
We read in I Kings 13:1–10, Behold, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the Lord, while Jeroboam was standing by the altar to burn incense. Jeroboam was concerned about turning the ten tribes in the north to idolatry, for if they continued with the Law of Moses… Continue reading The danger of evasion
Lord, make me oveflow
To a Communist it is not enough to read Karl Marx; he is not satisfied until he knows how to make a Molotov cocktail. In this walk it is not enough that you have a few vague illusions about the restoration, the Church, and the Kingdom, and the basic changes; you must be prepared to… Continue reading Lord, make me oveflow
The test of true and false prophets
It is established in the Word that the great problem of false prophets and false teachers will come forth in the end time. We are aware that things, which do have a great deal of truth to them, will be so beguiling that people will follow after them and be led into deception, thus missing… Continue reading The test of true and false prophets
Now it’s our turn
I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal, but the word of God is not imprisoned. II Timothy 2:9. I Peter and II Timothy were written during the time of the emperor Nero and his persecutions of the Jewish Christians as well as the Gentile Christians. That was about thirty years after the crucifixion… Continue reading Now it’s our turn
Our prayer
One of the biggest parts of our service should be the worship that we bring to the Lord. In our thinking it should be important as anything in the world. When you come to a service, you may think you are there to get a blessing, to hear the word, to be instructed, to be… Continue reading Our prayer
Intensity in prayer
Prayer and intercession must be with an intensity, yet with a creative faith that does not beg but calls into being. That is what God wants. In this generation we have to overcome one of the greatest hindrances to our walk with God at the present time: the need for our worship to be deeper.… Continue reading Intensity in prayer
I will go before thee
This message will involve three passages from the twenty-sixth chapter of Matthew. The first starts at verse 31. Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night, for it is written, ‘I will strike down the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered.’ But after I… Continue reading I will go before thee
Death by fire 1
Even though we have approached and accepted the baptism of fire, the mechanics and the absolute thoroughness of it have still eluded us. The revelation of it, I believe, will come in this service. God has something to say to us that is revolutionary, a solemn principle that is involved in the fire of Pentecost.… Continue reading Death by fire 1
An offering by fire 1
This fire of the Lord means the restoration of a principle that is probably the most important factor in opening the door to the coming judgments and the coming deliverances. If judgment is to be committed to the saints of the Most High, it will only be to those in whom the fire has been… Continue reading An offering by fire 1
What would you choose?
If a man in his youth were to look ahead and plan his life, if he could choose the way he were to go—all the paths he would walk, the mountains he would climb, the rivers he would ford—he would only reveal his fallibility and lack of judgment. However, if he could make the choice… Continue reading What would you choose?
The kingdom is inherited 1
I am persuaded that we have read the Scriptures so long with a traditional interpretation that we do not realize how much, in both the Old and New Testaments, God has tucked away all the information and knowledge necessary for future dispensations. We have read the Scriptures quite freely during the whole period of the… Continue reading The kingdom is inherited 1
A father’s viewpoint
Recently the Lord put me through a wilderness. Looking back on it, I know God had a great hand in ordering my steps by having me face the many pressures. I came out of it as the representative of the whole Walk, because I was the first partaker of a release that belongs to the… Continue reading A father’s viewpoint
The ark of gold
Some of the accounts of the Passover contained in the Scriptures are so beautiful to us that we never lose sight of them. In the gospel of John there are a number of times that the different feasts were named, for instance, “Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews was at hand” (John 6:4),… Continue reading The ark of gold
Guidelines to divine order
There is nothing more precious than the divine order God is restoring. Sooner or later every movement reaches some kind of a dead end because in approaching the problem of order, they settle on a Baptist style of democracy, where the voice of the majority is the voice of God, or on a hierarchy, or… Continue reading Guidelines to divine order
Exhortation on submission
The Lord is giving us the guidelines now for the whole Walk; this is so we will do the will of the Lord together. Other movements have seen the beginning of divine order, only to fail where the Scripture says, “We should not think of men above what we ought” (Romans 12:3). These guidelines to… Continue reading Exhortation on submission
The kingdom passover
According to the Sacred calendar of the Jews, the Feast of Passover was the beginning of months, the beginning of beginnings. This also was the time when the Lord was crucified, which means the beginning of new life for us by the blood of Jesus Christ. When the days of the Kingdom come, those who… Continue reading The kingdom passover
Is God enough for me?
God is speaking to us about the real issue before us. Through this Word, the Lord is again bringing the cross to us. What does the cross mean to us? It simply means that He is crossing us up. Fasting and prayer is bringing everything right out in the open to test the purity of… Continue reading Is God enough for me?
Lord, what do you think about babylon?
The smoldering fires of the Lord are burning out the chaff of the old nature. There is less and less tolerance in our spirits toward the thing that is wrong. Daily, as I watch the fires of the Lord burn, a repulsion mounts in my spirit, forcing me to reject the limitations we have been… Continue reading Lord, what do you think about babylon?
Break every yoke
Isaiah 58:6 This message may not be long, but I want it to cause an explosion. We must take this principle and move into it so that we not only read a truth, but we walk in that truth, we experience it, and we minister it. It must become real to us. The truths and… Continue reading Break every yoke
The corrective judgment in love
It is difficult to understand why God allows certain things to happen. Why is it that so many times you are led into a blind alley, even when you are being led by the Spirit of the Lord? From the time that I began to preach, I felt definitely that the Lord would lead me.… Continue reading The corrective judgment in love
The word of our testimony
The book of Revelation speaks about the victory of a Christian. And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb, and because of the word of their testimony. Revelation 12:11. The most powerful agent in our victory is the blood of Jesus Christ which was shed for us, because in the shedding of… Continue reading The word of our testimony
POSITIONED IN VICTORY
“Is it not the Lord that hath positioned us at the transition of the ages? Is it not the Lord who by His Spirit has caused us to reach in to the powers of the age to come? He hath given us a commission that we might pull down strongholds. He hath commissioned us to… Continue reading POSITIONED IN VICTORY