Monday, February 28, 2011

SPIRITUAL SACRIFICES

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
I Peter 2:5
Ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to GOD by JESUS Christ.

This week, we are talking about Spiritual Sacrifices that are acceptable to GOD. The journey begins with the understanding that we are "living stones" and a "holy priesthood". Born Again believers in JESUS Christ are His priests. What we do, say, think and plan are to be completely focused on JESUS. This, in itself, is a sacrifice of the flesh and priorities.

A Priest, dedicated his life to the LORD'S service. He never wavered from his course, nor deviated from following the pattern of priestly service. The priests of old were very aware that whatever they did in service of the LORD had eternal implications, not only for them, but for the whole community or tribe. We, as a holy priesthood, must maintain the same intense devotion to JESUS, looking to Him, the author and finisher of our faith. All our work is in His sight and has eternal implications for our selves as well as the whole community.

As living stones, we are joined together and placed in such a way as to build the house of GOD. This house of GOD is for spiritual worship and the conversion of souls to Christ. This house must be a house of prayer, not a den of thieves. Those who come seeking Christ, must find Him in the spiritual house that we build upon the foundation, which is JESUS Christ the LORD.

So the first, and most important fact is, that JESUS is the foundation and the corner stone. The mortar is Love and each living stone is lively with the Spirit of GOD. There can be no more important reality than this:
JESUS is LORD!!!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

VICTORIOUS LIVING

Monday, February 28,2011
I Peter 1:8, 9
Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

WHERE IS UNSPEAKABLE JOY FOUND?

When you are suffering, it is hard to think about joy. Yet, when you are suffering, this is the time to radiate unspeakable joy. JOY IN THE LORD, IS A JOY WITHOUT END. AMEN

Where do we find this great, unspeakable and unending joy?
  1. The Word of the LORD. Psalm 19:8
  2. The presence of the LORD in worship, prayer and communion. Psalm 16:11
  3. The Spirit of the LORD. Galatians 5:22
These three, simple ways will insure a continual and never ending joy in the midst of every circumstance of life. With these three ways to unspeakable joy, you can say with Nehemiah, THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH. I AM STRONG WHEN I AM IN THE WORD, IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD AND IN HIS SPIRIT. THIS IS GREAT, UNSPEAKABLE JOY.

Friday, February 25, 2011

VICTORIOUS LIVING

Saturday, February 26, 2011
John 16:33
These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD.
John 19:30
When JESUS, therefore, had received the vinegar, He said, IT IS FINISHED; and He bowed His Head, and gave up the spirit.

IT IS FINISHED!!!!!

The world, the flesh and the devil has been defeated. You might be thinking,"Yes, but the devil is still running around killing, stealing, and destroying." I say to you, have you ever seen a chicken with his head cut off? He runs around wildly, without a head, until he stumbles and falls down and dies. The devil is just like that chicken, his head was cut off, but he still runs around, when he falls down, he can not get up again, he is dead.

JESUS has overcome the world, the flesh and the devil. Through His Blood, He has defeated the devil and cut off his head. Those who are found in JESUS will be safe, secure and untouchable, because JESUS won the victory. THERE IS VICTORY IN JESUS.

JESUS said, "IT IS FINISHED" the victory is won and we are victorious in Him. These words of JESUS, are the victory shout. Yes, a VICTORY SHOUT for all time and all the time. When faced with a manifestation of evil, remember, the devil is a chicken without a head and then shout:
IT IS FINISHED, JESUS WON FOR US THE VICTORY

Thursday, February 24, 2011

VICTORIOUS LIVING

Friday, February 25, 2011
I John 5: 4,5
For whatever is born of GOD overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that JESUS is the Son of GOD?

WHO IS HE THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD?

"Whatever is born of GOD" overcomes the world and has victory. Faith in the Son of GOD, JESUS, brings the "born again" victory into reality in our life. We know this, because GOD said so, what GOD says is truth. Truth is a person, and that person is JESUS.

The world will press us on every side with every kind of challenge, but those who are born again and believe that JESUS is the Son of GOD; who has come in the flesh; who is the propitiation for our sin and the atonement, uniting us to GOD, will overcome all that the world throws at us to destroy us.

We can sing with all the saints in heaven and on earth:
VICTORY IN JESUS

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

VICTORIOUS LIVING

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Isaiah 41:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee. Be not dismayed; for I am thy GOD. I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

I repeated this verse from yesterday, because it has a number of keys to victorious living. The first key is in the words,"I AM". This is the use of the Holy Name, given to Moses when GOD commissioned Him to go to Pharaoh. When Moses asked GOD, "what is your Name?" GOD answered, " I AM that I AM" or, in another translation, " I Will be who I Will be". In this verse, I Am is used twice. "I AM is with thee", "I AM thy GOD". With GOD on your side, who can be against you!

The second key is in the "I will". The second translation of the Holy Name is, "I will be who I will be", in this verse, "I will" is used three times. "I will strengthen thee", meaning GOD will strengthen you; "I will help thee", meaning GOD is your helper;"I will uphold thee", meaning that GOD will hold you up. How does GOD hold you up? With the right hand of His righteousness.

The third key is the "right hand of righteousness", that "right hand" is JESUS. He sits at the right hand of GOD. He is the mercy, grace and love of GOD. The left hand is judgment, and GOD withholds that left hand and reaches out with His right hand.

IF GOD BE FOR YOU, WHO CAN BE AGAINST YOU? "AND THEY SHALL FIGHT AGAINST THEE, BUT THEY SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST THEE; FOR I AM WITH THEE, SAITH THE LORD, TO DELIVER THEE." (Jeremiah 1:19)



Tuesday, February 22, 2011

VICTORIOUS LIVING

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Deuteronomy 28:12-15
That thou shouldest enter into covenant with the LORD thy GOD, and into His oath, which the LORD thy GOD maketh with thee this day; that He may establish thee today for a people unto Himself, and that He may be into thee a GOD, as He hath said unto thee, and as He hath sworn unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. Neither with you only do I make this covenant and this oath, but with him who standeth here with us this day before the LORD our GOD, and also with him who is not here with us this day.

WHERE DO YOU STAND?

Are you standing with the LORD? Are you washed in the Blood of the Lamb? Are you in JESUS?

Victorious living depends on the answers to these questions. To abide in the shelter of the Almighty, you must stand with the LORD, be washed in His Blood and be in JESUS. II Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." Romans 8:37 says, "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through (in) Him that loved us."

We can not expect to be an "on-looker" and live victoriously at the same time. Victory only comes through (in) one person, JESUS Christ. He is the victory. There is nothing that is impossible with GOD. He holds the key to victorious living. When we enter into covenant with Him and are found in JESUS, washed in His Holy Blood, all the power of GOD is available to us; the power to create anew, the power to restore that which is broken, the power to raise from the dead and heal all our diseases.

FEAR THOU NOT; FOR I AM WITH THEE, BE NOT DISMAYED FOR I AM THY GOD. I WILL STRENGTHEN THEE; YEA, I WILL HELP THEE; YEA, I WILL UPHOLD THEE WITH THE RIGHT HAND OF MY RIGHTEOUSNESS.
(ISAIAH 41:10)

Monday, February 21, 2011

VICTORIOUS LIVING

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
I Corinthians 15: 57
But thanks be to GOD, who giveth us the victory through our LORD JESUS Christ.

There are three principles through which we can have victorious living:
1. Must be in Christ
2. Must be in faith
3. Must be in the Blood of JESUS

Why is the "in" so important? There are many people who say, "yes, I believe in JESUS" who believe in Him intellectually, but when the trial comes, they seek other channels for their victory. It is the Blood of JESUS that redeems us and gives us the victory over the trials of life. Faith in His Blood, brings the manifestation of triumph over circumstances. Then we can say,"I am the head, not the tail; I am light, not darkness; I am strong, not weak; I am victorious, not a victim. This is not a denial of the facts of life, it is the truth about life in JESUS.

When we are in Christ JESUS, all things are under the authority of Him. Therefore, when we say, "I am" we really mean GOD. GOD is the head, and we are found in Him; GOD is light and we are found in Him; GOD is strong, and our strength is in Him; GOD has won the victory, and we are victorious in Him.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD FOREVER AND EVER.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

VICTORIOUS LIVING

Monday, February 21, 2011
John 10:9,10
I AM the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture. The thief cometh not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I AM come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

IT IS GOD'S PLAN TO GIVE LIFE, RIGHT NOW

I put the words of the Scripture in red letters to emphasis that it is JESUS who is speaking. JESUS declares in this passage and in many others, that He is the I AM, GOD in the flesh. He says that He is the "door", the entry way into life eternal. He declares that there is freedom in Him and that life will be "abundant". Victorious living begins by accepting JESUS as the LORD and Savior of your life and living IN JESUS, not just living for Him, but IN HIM. JESUS said, "I in them and Thou in Me, that they may be made perfect in one;(John 17:23a).

The thief, known to us as satan, comes to steal and kill and destroy. JESUS came so that we would have life in Him. JESUS is the "last Adam" the one who destroyed the curse, which the first Adam caused when he disobeyed GOD. IN JESUS, there is abundant living which is victorious over all that seeks to kill, steal or destroy.

Read, study and memorize these verses for your own victorious living.

IN JESUS YOU HAVE ABUNDANT LIFE

Friday, February 18, 2011

GUARDIAN ANGELS

Saturday, February 19, 2011
Psalm 18: 6, 10
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my GOD; He heard my voice out of His Temple, and my cry came before Him, even into His ears... And He rode upon a cherub, and did fly; yea, He did fly upon the wings of the wind.

David had just been delivered from the terrible hand of his enemies and from the hand of Saul. David is filled with the awesome wonder of the movement of the LORD on his behalf. He shouts with joy and with praise for the goodness and loving-kindness of the LORD GOD.

When David called, the LORD answered with great power, the earth shook, there was thunder and lightning, clouds and darkness, fire and smoke. All this came from GOD as He responded to the cry of the servant of the LORD. The LORD rode on a flying cherub and flew on the wing of the wind. All this for David, the servant of the LORD.

What about us? Will the LORD do this for us, also? My dear brothers and sisters,
HE HAS ALREADY DONE IT
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In sending His Son, His only begotten Son, to redeem the world by His Blood, GOD came down out of the heavens to seek out the enemy and destroy his work. In JESUS Christ the work of Satan was destroyed for all time; all who believe in JESUS are saved, delivered, and set free
He says to us all, "call upon Me and I will answer", "ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be open unto you."

ASK, CRY OUT AND TRUST IN THE LORD, HE IS YOUR SAVIOR


GUARDIAN ANGELS

Friday, February 18, 2011
Hebrews 13:1,2
Let brotherly love continue, be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

GUARDIAN ANGELS STRENGTHEN GOD'S PEOPLE

"Let brotherly love continue", these words should be on every place in our home and written in our heart. The word "continue" gives us the understanding that it should never stop. Love is of GOD and everyone who loves is begotten of GOD and knows GOD. So, to "continue" in love, means that we are to live in GOD all the time, showering the world with His love. ISN'T THIS WHAT JESUS TAUGHT US!

I grew up in Philadelphia and was taught, as a child to be afraid of strangers. I went to a Church that did not lock it's doors, in case a stranger needed to enter and find hope in the LORD. Between these two ways of thinking, one of fear, the other of the open door, I learned to "be careful", yet "open". What I did not see, until I was older, was that "fearful openness" is not love. So, I have changed. I have learned that GODLY openness in love means that there is the protection of GOD, a fortress of His guards surrounding me and working GODLY love through me.

My God Mother, in Philadelphia, believed this so deeply that she always had ice cream and cookies made, in case a stranger would come to her door. She kept a pantry of food, in case a stranger came and was in need of food. Her home was always ready and her heart was always welcoming. She told me one time that she would pray, "LORD send a stranger to me today, so that I can give them Your love." He brother and His wife (William and Anna Benner Britten) lived down the street. Often, they would entertain strangers with a love that transformed hurting hearts to the love and healing of GOD. No one went away without knowing the love of JESUS.

LORD, MAKE US INSTRUMENTS OF YOUR LOVE

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

GUARDIAN ANGELS

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Isaiah 63: 7-9
I will mention the loving-kindness of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the House of Israel, which He hath bestowed on them according to the multitude of His loving-kindnesses. For He said, "Surely they are my people, children that will not lie"; so He was their Savior. In all their affliction He was afflicted, and the angel of His Presence saved them; in His love and in His pity He redeemed them; and He bore them, and carried them all the days of old.

ANGELS OF THE PRESENCE GUARD THE CHILDREN OF GOD

I have studied and read the Attributes of GOD and was struck by the great love that GOD has for us. In these verses, we see many of the attributes of GOD: loving-kindness, great goodness, savior, suffering servant, Love, pity, redeemer, sustain-er and long-suffering. The GOD who created all things in Heaven and on earth, carries the children through every moment of life, with a Love that is unconditional.

I have noticed something, in the Old Testament, the LORD sent an angel of His Presence to "save them". Even in the Birth of JESUS and the birth of John, it was an angel who carried messages. However, after JESUS ascended into heaven and is seated at the right Hand of the Father, it is the Holy Spirit, sent by JESUS, who comes to our assistance. Does this mean that the angels no longer minister to the children of GOD? No, Angels still guard the children and report the needs to the Father, but the Holy Spirit, the essence of the Trinity, flows in power like a mighty waterfall, bringing the power of GOD into the life of the children. Angels bring messages from GOD; the Holy Spirit is GOD connecting with man.

Meditate on the great attributes of GOD and know that the beauty and Love of GOD is more wonderful than we could ever hope or imagine.

LET THE BEAUTY OF JESUS OVERFLOW THROUGH YOU, TRANSFORMING THE WORLD.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

GUARDIAN ANGELS

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Psalm 91: 9-12
Because thou hast made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation, there shall no evil befall thee neither shall any plague come near thy dwelling. For He shall give his angels over thee, to keep in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

THE LORD GOD HAS COMMANDED HIS ANGELS CONCERNING YOU.

Imagine how wonderful it would be to be carried by angels above the troubled times! When you look for the trouble, you can't find it, IT IS GONE FROM YOU.

The key is in the first lines of this quote from the Psalms: " because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation." When we are found in the dwelling place of the LORD GOD, no evil can get to us. Angels protect the habitation of GOD; JESUS commands his angels concerning you.

Think about the tallest, biggest men that you know. Now, picture yourself standing in the middle of them; don't you feel safe? Well, the angels of the LORD are far bigger and more powerful than any living mortal. You are safer in the shelter of the LORD GOD, protected by the angels of GOD, than any human fortress guarded by human armies.

The angels of the LORD will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone

Monday, February 14, 2011

GUARDIAN ANGELS

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Colossians 2:18,19
Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshiping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, and not holding the Head, from whom all the body of joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of GOD.

This is a warning, pass to us from GOD through the Apostle Paul. The word, "beguile" is very important. It means to lure or tempt; to draw, as with a magnet; to deceive or cheat. There are many very attractive people who are so compelling, that many people follow them and worship them. They exhibit false humility and sell the spirituality of angels and talismans. They are only leading the followers into a false worship, which could cost them their eternal life. They dabble into things which are unseen and lie about having seen them. They are arrogant and puffed up about their unique ability, causing people to worship and follow them. DO NOT BE DECEIVED.

The way to stay clean and free from the luring call of the false spirituality, is to keep your eye on JESUS, study and feast on His Word and pray without ceasing. Where your focus is, there will your mind be; where your mind is, there your heart will be; and where your heart is, your mouth will speak. If your heart is fixed on JESUS, His life and way; if your mind is stayed on Him, you will not hear the seductive call of the false ones.

When you "hold to the Head" which is Christ, you will increase with the increase of GOD. GOD'S promises will be manifest and you will see the hand of the LORD move strongly. THE GLORY WILL BE TO GOD ALONE, NOT TO ANY OTHER ENTITY. This is THE most important fact. TO GOD BE THE GLORY GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

GUARDIAN ANGELS

Monday, February 14, 2011
Matthew 18:10
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father who is in heaven.

EVERY BELIEVER HAS A GUARDIAN ANGEL SENT FROM GOD

Until now, I had thought that this verse and the verses about offending little ones had to do with children, little children. I could never understand when a person would become too old to have a guardian angel. "Am I too old to have an angel who beholds the face of GOD?" NO!

The Pastor said something today that touched my heart; he said that we are children of GOD and therefor our angel watches over us and gives us messages from GOD, whose face they behold. WOW! I am never too old to have a guardian angel, who is with me.

When I worked in Long Term Care, I had a patient who had been a Bible teacher for 50 years. She was now in her 90s. One day she said something that I have quoted often to people who are sad that they are getting older. She said,"If you are not as old as GOD, you are His little child." If we are His "little child", then He has given an assignment to an angel to keep watch over us and report to Him how we are doing. If we are in need, GOD answers; if we are in prayer for a concern, the angel carries that concern to GOD and He responds.

Do you remember Jacob's ladder? The angels were ascending and descending up and down the ladder that reached from heaven to earth and earth to heaven. Could it be the ladder that our guardian angels use?

WE ARE SURROUNDED BY THE GREAT HOST OF HEAVEN, WATCHING AND CARING FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Ministry of Angels-continued

Saturday, February 12, 2011
Matthew 2:13
And when they were departed(the wise men), behold, an angel of the LORD appeared to Joseph in a dream saying: "Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word; for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him."

ANGELS WARN OF DANGER

Joseph, Mary and JESUS left Bethlehem by night to travel into Egypt, for protection from the hatred of Herod. After they left, Herod ordered that all children two years old and younger to be killed, but JESUS was safe in Egypt.

The LORD GOD will send messenger angels to warn us of danger, they will speak to us in wordS that we will understand. What is left for us to do, IS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. Obedience is vital for the Spiritual life. When the LORD speaks, through His Word or through a Heavenly being, or through the Holy Spirit or directly by JESUS, we have the choice, obey or not. We are never to ignore the Word of the LORD. We are, however, to test every spirit to see if it is of GOD (I John 4:1). Every Spirit that proclaims that JESUS is come in the flesh is of GOD.(I John 4:2).

TRUST AND OBEY, FOR THERE'S NO OTHER WAY TO BE HAPPY IN JESUS, BUT TO TRUST AND OBEY.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Ministry of Angels-continued

Friday, February 11, 2011
II Kings 6: 17
And Elisha prayed, and said, "LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. " And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

ANGELS HELP TO DEFEAT THE ENEMY

The key to the defeat of the enemy, in the account of Elisha, found in II Kings 6, is that Elisha prayed to the LORD, asking for help in the time of need. He prayed in faith, believing that the LORD would do for him what was needed. He was also praying more for the young man to have the gift of sight to see the power of the LORD GOD. Elisha knew the presence of angels, horses and chariots of fire. He knew the power of GOD, but he wanted the same faith to be strengthened in the young man. This servant of Elisha was filled with fear and Elisha wanted to replace that fear with faith.

What are these chariots and horses of fire? They are angels. (II Kings 2:11; Psalm 34:7; Psalm 68:17).
Psalm 68:17 says: The chariots of GOD are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels; the LORD is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.

JESUS commands these angels and they are obedient to do his bidding. This is why it is so incredible that JESUS submitted to be crucified by humankind, when He could have asked the Father for legions of angels to deliver Him. Why did He not ask the Father? It was because He Loved us so very much that He suffered, bled and died for us. He bought us back from death, so that we would live forever with Him. He was the perfect offering for our sin; he willingly laid down His life so that we might live. He rose again, so that we might be resurrected with Him; He has prepared the way for us to live with Him forever in Glory.

LORD, OPEN OUR EYES SO THAT WE MIGHT SEE YOU FACE TO FACE, AND TELL THE STORY, "SAVED BY GRACE."

Ministry of Angels-continued

Thursday, February 10, 2011
Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about those who fear Him, and delivereth them.(KJV)
The angel of the LORD encamps around His reverent ones, and He releases them.(Tehillim, a Rabbinical translation of the Psalms)

ANGELS ASSIST IN PROTECTING THE SAINTS OF GOD

I am including a quote from the Rabbis on this verse: "The angel of GOD removes the righteous from the menace of the surrounding foe." (Iban Ezra, Radak, Metzudas David). Rabbi Malbim explains that this is an illustration to yet another kindness which GOD bestows upon David, and upon us.

When David was in trouble, the LORD sent angels, referring to the fact that angels were sent to release David from the army of Achish that surrounded him; when Daniel was in trouble, the LORD sent angels to shut the mouth of the Lions(Daniel 6:22).

What is the key to the release of this kind of protection in our life? The key is devotion to GOD. In the KJV, those are the ones who "fear the LORD"; in the Tehillim, those are ones who are "reverent". In our understanding, the ones whom GOD sends His angels to deliver and release from harm, are those who are born again, devoted to GOD, read and study his Word and are devoted to prayer. Relationship with GOD brings all His benefits, which includes His protecting angels.

I really like what the Malbim says, this is an illustration of the kindness of GOD. In His kindness towards us, the LORD releases all the Heavenly Host to come to our assistance. A Heavenly Host which assists Him in turning all things to good.

I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES; HIS PRAISE SHALL CONTINUALLY BE IN MY MOUTH.




Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Ministry of Angels-continued

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
John 5: 2-4
Now there is at Jerusalem, by the sheep gate, a pool, which is called in Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water; whosoever then first, after the troubling of the water, stepped in was made whole of whatever disease he had.

Before the time of JESUS, healing and miracles were limited to a certain few people; after JESUS came, all who were sick were made whole. The touch of JESUS, healed the sick, as we see in the rest of the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda. In verse 8 we read: "JESUS saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed and walk. The man was immediately healed.

ANGELS ASSIST IN HEALING AND IN MIRACLES

Angels will be involved in setting the atmosphere for people to be open to healing, but it is JESUS who touches and heals. In our life, we can turn to JESUS at any time and ask for His healing touch. He is always present with us and present to us. All we have to do is ask.

Many ask: "Why have I not been healed? I ask and ask and nothing happens." The more we ask, the more we pray, the more we draw into the Holy Presence of GOD, the more we feast on His Word; the more healed we become. Wholeness is realized when the mind, body and spirit are in harmony and unity with JESUS. It is through this unity that JESUS casts out all dis-ease. Something always happens when a person comes to the LORD and asks for His help in the time of need. His Love, mercy and compassion reaches to us through the conduit of faith and we become whole.

THANKS BE TO GOD

Monday, February 7, 2011

Ministry of Angels-continued

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Luke 16: 22
And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom; the rich man also died, and was buried.

ANGELS HELP IN ESCORTING SOULS TO GOD AFTER DEATH

The question often arises, "I thought that JESUS came and escorted souls to GOD?" The answer is in another question: "Where is the bosom of Abraham?"

The "Bosom of Abraham" is another term for Paradise, a place of waiting for the resurrection of JESUS. This is the place where JESUS visited to lead the souls, who were awaiting the promise, into Heaven. All souls before JESUS were escorted by angels; after the resurrection of JESUS from the dead, He leads all souls to Heaven.

There were souls who were transported into the presence of GOD by chariots and horses of fire, just like Elijah. (II Kings 2:11); these, too, are angels of GOD with a specific ministry (Psalm 68:17).

In the story of Lazarus and the rich man, told by JESUS, we find that the poor beggar was carried to a place of life; the rich man, who had ignored the cry of the poor, was buried. He begs for help, but there is a gulf between him and Lazarus could not help the rich man, with even a drop of water.

JESUS message to the world is a message of LOVE, care, compassion and mercy. Those who show mercy, shall receive mercy; those who give love, will receive unconditional love in return.
The compassion of JESUS is the compassion we are to give to all people, especially those in most need of mercy.

LOVE IS OF GOD AND EVERYONE WHO LOVES IS BEGOTTEN OF GOD AND KNOWS GOD

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Ministry of Angels-continued

Monday, February 7, 2011
Bless the LORD, ye His angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His Word.

GOD ALONE IS WORSHIPED; ANGELS DO THE BIDDING OF JESUS.

The LORD GOD alone is to be worshiped and adored by us. Angels do the bidding of JESUS, following His instructions and bringing good guidance from Him to us. Angels are not independent thinkers, they follow instruction.

Last week, we saw how angels helped in ministry: 1. They are "GOD'S invisible helpers", ministering to the heirs of salvation; 2. they help in delivering in time of trouble; 3. they strengthen the saints of GOD; 4. they reveal GOD'S Word; and 5. they help in conversion. We looked at many Scriptures about each topic, which you can review, by checking last week's posting.

This week, we will discuss 4 more ways in which angels help the heirs of salvation. I invite you to review past weeks and to follow this week as we look deeply into the
TRUTH ABOUT ANGELS.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Ministry of Angels

Saturday. February 5, 2011
Acts 10:21,22
Then Peter went down to the men who were sent unto him from Cornelius, and said,"Behold, I am he whom ye seek, What is the cause for which ye came?" And they said, "Cornelius, the centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth GOD, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from GOD by an holy Angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee."

ANGELS HELP IN CONVERSION

The LORD sends angels, at times, to give messages to humans. These messages are to lead them to a purpose or plan of GOD. These are specific messages which lead to the conversion of the person to JESUS Christ. At this point, I want to mention a Scripture that is very important for all of us to follow: I John 4: 1,2 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of GOD; because many false prophets are gone into the world. By this know ye the Spirit of GOD: every spirit that confesseth that JESUS Christ is come in the flesh, is of GOD.

There are many voices in this world, which claim to give direction and counsel to humans. It is up to each person to test those voices and what they say. The first true test is, if the spirit confesses that JESUS Christ has come in the flesh. There is another test; does what the spirit say agree with the Scripture. Direction and counsel should be confirmed by other spirit-filled Christians, this is why we must never neglect our meeting together with Christians and must read the Scripture daily. In prayer, we can ask JESUS whether this word is from Him. Since He commands the Angels, He also gives them the word to speak, so, if the word is from Him, He will confirm His counsel.

The conversion of every soul to JESUS is of utmost importance. We must be diligent in our quest for open doors for utterance of the Gospel of JESUS. When the LORD opens that door, we must be ready with the good news that JESUS Christ came in the flesh, died on the cross for us, rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father having carried his precious Blood into the Holy Place, as the perfect atonement for our sins. "By His Blood He reconciled us; by His wounds we are healed."

Open our eyes, O LORD, to see the great multitude of angels who watch over us; Angels, sent by You, to comfort your children. Amen

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Ministry of Angels

Friday, February 4, 2011
Hebrews 2:2-4
For of the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the LORD, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him. GOD also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with diverse miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?

ANGELS HELP IN REVEALING GOD'S WORD

Angels came to mediate the Law. They were given the task of speaking the Law and assisting humans to keep the Law. JESUS, the Christ is the mediator of the New Covenant and He puts the law of love in our heart. He has called us to be the ambassadors of the Gospel of JESUS Christ, carrying the Gospel to every person, place and thing.

II Corinthians 5:20 says: "Now, then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though GOD did beseech you by us; we beg you in Christ's stead, BE RECONCILED TO GOD."

JESUS has accomplished all that is required for our salvation. He fulfilled the Law, was the sacrifice for our sin, and carried His Blood into the the very Throne Room of Heaven, pouring it upon the Mercy Seat; He bought us back from the chains of death, by conquering death and the grave. JESUS paid it all, all to Him I owe. Life is found in Him; choose life and live.

Hallelujah, praise ye the LORD!!!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Ministry of Angels

Thursday, February 3, 2011
Luke 22:43
And there appeared an angel unto Him from heaven, strengthening Him.
Matthew 4:11
Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.

ANGELS HELP IN STRENGTHENING THE SAINTS OF GOD

The two verses above are part of accounts of significant times in the life of JESUS. In the first, He was in the Garden of Gethsemane, in the most agonizing time of prayer, before He was lead away to be brutally treated and crucified. In His time of prayer, He sweat Blood and felt the heaviness of being totally abandoned by His friends. The angel appeared to Him and, according to the Greek words, "Put strength into him".

In the next verse, from Matthew, JESUS had just been tempted by the devil in the wilderness.
After JESUS said, "Begone, Satan!" angels came and ministered unto Him. Again, we find that the angels "put strength into Him."

What can we gain from this understanding? When we are in trouble, having been greatly tested, tried, out of our own strength and brought very low by the circumstances of life; GOD will dispatch angels to put strength into us, just like JESUS. We are never without the strength to complete the ministry and mission given to us by GOD. Everything we go through, has an eternal goal; the LORD will give the strength needed to accomplish that goal.

THE LORD WILL SHOW THE WAY SOMEHOW, FOLLOW HIM.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Ministry of Angels

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Acts 12:11
And when Peter was come to himself, he said, "Now I know of a surety that the LORD hath sent His Angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews".

HELP IN DELIVERING IN TIME OF TROUBLE

A
ngels are sent by GOD to minister to the needs of people, and give them a message right from the Throne of GOD. God also gives them a mission, and one of their missions is deliverance. Peter was delivered from prison, by the direct intervention of an Angel.

Angels have been dispatched to deliver many people from the grip of trouble. Whole books are written about Angelic intervention. One thing is very clear, these Angels do not operate on their own, they are commanded. The one who commands the angels is JESUS.

ALL GLORY AND PRAISE BE TO GOD FOR EVER AND EVER; WHO DELIVERS US FROM BONDAGE BY HIS LOVE FOR US