Releasing the Blessing

Current Mood: Anointed & Filled with Praise!!! & Highly Favored & Radical & Contraversial & On Fire 4 God! & Righteous Indignation

Today as I stood in my bathroom washing my hands, I stopped and said to the Lord,

“Lord, there is no way I could’ve ever deserved such favor that You’ve lavished upon me.”

His response to my gratitude and adoration was,

“Beloved, your obedience has released such favor.”

I was in awe.

I began praising the Lord for all He’s done and that led into worship.  I really cannot tell you enough how powerful obedience is.  I mean REAL obedience, not the warped, distorted version we find in most churches today.   Obedience, from God’s perspective, is pretty clean cut. 

I remember not too long ago, God had me preach at a church in Southside Atlanta, in which the central theme of the text was obedience.  About midway through the sermon, I asked everyone in the church to take out a sheet of paper and a pen (the Lord showed me this the previous day).  I waited for everyone to do so and even had my daughter to hand out clean sheets of paper for those who didn’t have any.  Once everyone had something to write on and write with, I proceeded to give them what I call a non-numerical mathematical equation that defines obedience from God’s perspective:

God’s command + doing it = obedience

God’s command – doing it – disobedience

God’s command + ½ way doing it = disobedience

It’s really just that simple; however, we like to make it complicated.  We use a myriad of reasonings which are often preceded by the word “but” – “But I tried and it didn’t work so I did my part.”  “But I don’t have the education or resources or people to help me do this.”  And the ultimate, “But I’m waiting on the Lord….”  Folks, when we begin reasoning, we often lead ourselves into a cloud of deception; which then cause us to think we’re not really in disobedience when in actuality, we are.  BIG TIME!  Using the very simple definition of obedience/disobedience listed above (my non-numerical mathematical equation), anytime you are not actively doing (to completion) the command or instruction God has given you, then beloved, you are indeed in disobedience. 

Just as a side note, do understand that when disobedience is in operation, rebellion and deception are in operation as well.  A good biblical example of this is in 1 Samuel 15 when God commanded Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites.  This included men, women, children, infants, livestock – EVERYTHING!  Well, Saul destroyed everything EXCEPT the king and the best of the livestock.  When God sent Samuel to confront Saul regarding his infraction, Saul tells Samuel that he did follow the commandment of the Lord (vs13).  In Saul’s mind, he thought because he completed ½ of what God told him to do that he was obedient.  But no.  In verse 22, God says through Samuel the often quoted verse, “Obedience is better than sacrifice”.  God gave Saul a simple command, to destroy all; however, Saul decided God didn’t mean ALL when He said ALL.  Because Saul rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord rejected him as king over Israel (vs26).  Saul’s not only lost his kingship but also lost God’s anointing on him as well as his life. 

Beloved, I don’t know about you, but there have been times when I’ve done ½ the commandment and expected all the reward.  But when I decided to fully surrender to the Lord a few years ago, I desired and determined to be obedient at all cost.  And yes, sometimes obedience WILL cost you.  I had to give up my place of employment/resign, my house, Lincoln Navigator, certain personal pleasures, a comfortable lifestyle as I perceived to be at that time, certain people in my life, and even move to a strange land (Atlanta), which I had never been, with only $200 to my name (all of which was borrowed).  However, all this was leading to a particular path (we’ll talk about that another time) I had to walk and what I am getting in return greatly supersede what I had to leave behind, as Jesus says, “Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel’s sake, but that he will receive a hundred times as much now in the present age, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms, along with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life” (Mark 10:28-30). 

Now my testimony may fall under what some would consider as “radical” or “extreme” obedience; but however you want to categorize it, my determination was and is doing what God has told me to do NO MATTER WHAT.  I had spent many years, even decades, being rebellious and disobedient and paid dearly for it; however, when I finally submitted to God, I truly submitted my will to His; my wants to His; my goals to His; my plans to His.  In Colossians 1 and Revelation 4, we see that we were made by God and for God, according to His purposes; therefore, we are not our own but was bought with a price as clearly stated in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.   We were created by Him to glorify Him and you can NOT do that with disobedience.  That doesn’t bring Him honor but rather dishonor.  And just as obedience releases blessings with your name on it (will show you in a little while), disobedience releases curses with your name on it (Read Deuteronomy 28:15-68).  Beloved, just obey, as the cost to disobedience is VERY high and is never worth it in the end.

I would like to conclude this entry by encouraging you to just obey God.  Yes, that will challenge you to go deeper into the things of God as well as remove you out of your comfort zone.  But just look at these awesome blessings that God promises on the obedient:

 “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you heed the voice of the Lord your God.  Blessed shall you be in the city and blessed shall you be in the field.  Blessed shall be the fruit of your body and the fruit of your ground and the fruit of your beasts, the increase of your cattle and the young of your flock.  Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading trough.   Blessed shall you be when you come in and blessed shall you be when you go out.” –Deuteronomy 28:2-6

God doesn’t stop there, He continues:

“The Lord shall cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways. The Lord shall command the blessing upon you in your storehouse and in all that you undertake. And He will bless you in the land which the Lord your God gives you.  The Lord will establish you as a people holy to Himself, as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the Lord your God and walk in His ways. And all people of the earth shall see that you are called by the name [and in the presence of] the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you. And the Lord shall make you have a surplus of prosperity, through the fruit of your body, of your livestock, and of your ground, in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers to give you.  The Lord shall open to you His good treasury, the heavens, to give the rain of your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hands; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.  And the Lord shall make you the head, and not the tail; and you shall be above only, and you shall not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you this day and are watchful to do them.” vs.7-13

I’m sure you’ve heard these verses quoted by a lot of saints and may have even confessed these Scriptures over your own life.  But remember there’s a condition that precedes these blessings:

“IF YOU will listen diligently to the voice of the Lord your God, being watchful to do all His commandments which I command you this day, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.  And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you heed the voice of the Lord your God.” Vs1-2

 

May you seek God for a willing and obedient spirit and seek to please Him consistently, without any compromise, in Jesus’ name.  Amen!

The Reason for the Season

Current Mood: Anointed & Blessed & Cool & Radical & Thankful

Well for those who have never heard of Christ or never heard the story of Christ being born and why he died, you might think the reason for the season is santa claus and his elves and giving/receiving gifts.  But I must let you know, as a believer; JESUS is the reason for the season. Many have not heard his life story and many are tired of hearing about his life story. But if it wasn’t for Jesus dying on the cross, none of us would be alive today.  He carried our sins so that we may have life and live abundantly. He shed his innocent blood for each and every one of his, believer and non-believer. And he gives us chance after chance to have a closer relationship with him and to get to know him.

Many people back when Jesus was alive didn’t know who he was and they mocked him and some could care less. Others didn’t believe he was the Son of God and didn’t believe his teachings; until they seen that he healed the sick and caused a blind man to see. They didn’t believe in him until he healed the lady with the issue of blood for 12 years; until he healed the man with leprosy; until he arose on the Sabbath (third) Day of his death (just to name a few miracles).  The tomb was rolled back and he was gone! Jesus is the reason for the season and for those who believe in him will not perish but will have everlasting life. Those who believe him won’t lack where the world lack; when the economy is going downhill with losing jobs and homes; Gods people will not lack food, homes, and jobs.  For those who look at and to the president and current things going on in the world, God keeps his people so they won’t have to worry. But you have to have faith in God and trust him. He has many promises for those who believe in him. And if you don’t know him it’s not too late to start!

Yes, there are those who have never heard of the stories and testimonies of Jesus, the Son of God and there are those who don’t believe in him but I’m a living witness that Jesus is real and his promises to his people are real and he really does keep his promises. He is not like man but He is promise keeper. And his words never return to him void; meaning he has to do just what he said he’ll do because he is not a liar. Jesus words and works are ministered and taught through evangelism.  And you don’t have to have the title of a pastor, deacon, elder or minister to evangelize; because evangelism is simply telling, teaching and sharing the gospel of Jesus. And the gospel of Jesus is always about his good works.

To sum up my writing on “The Reason for the Season”, JESUS is the reason for the season! This season is not about giving and receiving gifts. But it’s about the birth of Jesus on Christmas and the things he has done for all of us while he was alive and when he died to live again.  We can spend any amount of money on gifts and toys but without Jesus the Christ no one is truly happy. Jesus is love and He is the reason for the season. Be Blessed!

This is Real Talk…Again!

Current Mood: Anointed & Blessed & On Fire 4 God! & Righteous Indignation

I would like to share something with you that I wrote last December 2009, and I wrote it during one of the most difficult times in my life.  At that time, I was going through major stripping –stripping of everything – and I had to let go of my house, vehicle, people and certain comforts for a much higher purpose.  At the time I wrote this, I was crushed in spirit yet still determined to do all that God required of me.  As I face new challenges today, I do take the time to reflect on all that God has brought me through.  There was times when I thought there is no way that I can make it through this; yet God sustained my mind, my strength and my faith.

My prayer is that someone who may be going through a similar process may be encouraged today to continue to go through that which God requires of them; for there is certainly a radiant Light at the end of the tunnel.  Destiny and/or true anointing requires that a price be paid; however that required price pales in comparison to the price that is paid when we forfeit our destiny. 

May the strength of God be with you always and may He lead you into all the greatness He has for you, in the name of Jesus!  Amen.

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THIS IS REAL TALK!

Originally written December 2009

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Joy eludes me and anger is trying to consume me;

Nothing is coming up roses;

Everything is coming up thorns;

Yet You still say, “Trust Me”

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But I am angry with You, Lord;

When You told me to leave all that I knew to follow You, I obeyed;

When You told me to forsake my evil ways and give up my lustful desires, though I at times fell in the process, I obeyed;

When You told me to resign leaving my only source of income, as terrifying as it was, I still obeyed;

When You told me to speak no matter how hard the message or how high the cost, I cried then I obeyed;

When I was confronted with persecution and accusations, You told me to keep on going, and I obeyed;

When all seemed lost You still said, “My child, there is more that I require of you”, and I said, “Yea, Lord” and I obeyed.

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But now Lord, look at my heart as it bleeds and see how everything and everyone has fallen down around me;

There are some who think I’ve caused these calamities upon myself, while others simply question the level of my sanity;

The good name I worked so hard to establish has been utterly destroyed;

And the only means of transportation I had has been repossessed;

My home, the beautiful home You blessed me with has been foreclosed, and now homelessness awaits me;

I turn to the left just to find that I’ve lost a child and to my right are the remaining children seeking my strength and direction;

But I have nothing to give but pain and despair, yet, through it all You tell me to trust and follow You.

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Burdens and hardship continues to mount up on every side;

The brook has dried up and You no longer command the ravens to feed me;

I cry to You, “Lord, what’s next?  Where is the provision?” Yet Your answer is deafening silence;

All the while the devourer lurks in the shadows seeking to do more than just destroy me;

He wants to use me to hurt You;

He uses soothing words to entice me and makes all kinds of promises in hopes of seducing me;

He even says he can give me beauty for ashes and gladness instead of the aching pain I feel inside;

All of these are mine, he says, if only I serve him.

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But who can stand against the Lord and live?  And though I am broken, I am not ignorant of the enemy’s schemes and lies;

I know that no matter what, You are still God and there is NO ONE, including all of hell, who can stand against You;

Great and Mighty is Your Name, You are the Lord of hosts, the Great I Am, the great King of Glory;

You are everlasting to everlasting and there is NO wisdom, NO insight or NO plan that can succeed against You;

Though I am cast down, my heart still burns for You and aches for You, and I so seek Your glory, Oh Lord;

If You say You will never forsake me, then it is that which is true; therefore, somewhere provision lies and awaits me;

Arise, Oh Lord, and let Your enemies be scattered; renew my joy which is my strength; anoint me afresh with Your Spirit and bring me higher in You;

Restore me, Oh God, so that I may war for You, and through all of this mayhem, show me Your glory.

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Your Word says the prayers of the righteous avails much and I know it is these prayers that brings me strength on this day;

While I continue to walk through this valley of death, continue to press their hearts to pray for me;

And let their words be not their own words but the words of the Greater One within them;

And help me, Holy Spirit, to keep my eyes steadfast on the Father and not on the place of isolation and desolation;

Forgive me for any and all sin, and even in my suffering be magnified and glorified, let the people of God be edified and the body of Christ purified;

And let me be healed now in Jesus’ Name, let my mind not wander to dark places but let it be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work and Word of the Lord;

You say in Your Word to let the weak say they are strong, so in Jesus’ name I confess now that I am strong!

Thank You, Lord, for rescuing your servant and for leading me down the path that brings a greater glory to Your wondrous and sovereign Name.

Real talk. 

Amen.

Purpose in Pain

When my family and I moved to Georgia, we literally left on the command of God.  However, just because God commands you to do something doesn’t mean the road ahead of you will be cleared of obstacles.

The past four months have truly tested our faith.  Its one thing to say, “I’ll trust you Lord no matter the circumstance”, but my question to you is will you have that same attitude when it comes time to walk that circumstance out?

I’ve come to encourage someone with my testimony today.  Here’s my story:

July 6^th is when my family and I arrived to Georgia.  Thanks to God, four days prior to leaving, the Lord opened a home for us to stay in temporarily.  About a week after arriving to GA. I begin seeking employment within customer service (specifically in call centers) with companies such as AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.

Hearing nothing from these companies, I unwilling begin seeking employment in an industry I said I never wanted to return to, fast food restaurants.  I applied to Chik-Fi-La, McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s and the likes still unable to get my foot in the door!

I begin getting discouraged.  I would travel each day to nearby cities by FOOT going from store to store looking for employment for about 7+ hours a day only to hear “we’re not hiring” OR “we’ll contact you if your qualifications match our needs”

I remember times where I’ll come “home” frustrated and upset.  Application after application, phone call after phone call I felt as though I was getting nowhere.  Upset with God and life I was ready to give up!

In the middle of all this, my family and I moved around 2 times before we finally checked ourselves into a hotel.  Mind you, we only had enough money to pay for one weeks rent; LITERALLY!  This only added stress to the need of finding employment and getting it quickly.

One day, I said to my mother, “you would think because we were obedient to God’s command, He would make things easier for us!”  Being the awesome mother she is, she was able to encourage herself and I in the Lord!

On many occasions, I was ready to drop my bags and give up on God.  I didn’t want to pray, read the bible nor tithe and give offerings.  However, what kept me were the very things I was tempted to give up on and thanks be to God, I pressed through those temptations.

I begin to pray and read the Word of God more because (1) I learned that faith ONLY comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God and (2) I was expecting God to produce a miracle in my life.  In addition, if I was expecting God to bless my family and I financially, I knew tithing was a must and NOT an option.  So I begin tithing and offering the little I did have unto the Lord.  I was holding on to God’s promises as it is written in Malachi 3:10, “…prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it].”

Although I expected a financial breakthrough from God, my family and I realized we weren’t obeying the Lord completely.  Months ago, God gave us a business to work on, BV Online Media.  However, we stopped working on it because we allowed our circumstances (lack of funds) to take priority over what God told us to do.

After realizing we had no excuse not to work on BV Online Media, as we witnessed God sustain us week after week, we decided to obey God and work on our business while I continued looking for employment.

Once we begin believing God instead of our circumstances, that’s when things begin to change.  September 30^th, I received a phone call from HHGregg, an appliance and electronic store, asking that I come in for an interview that following Monday (October 4^th) at 1:00PM.  That Monday during Morning Prayer, I begin thanking God for the interview.

“God, I thank you for this opportunity of employment.  Father, I ask for your favor and blessing.  I claim that this job in mine in Jesus name!”.  As I was praying, the Holy Spirit brought back to my remembrance, “…whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son” (John 14:13).

That’s when my prayer changed, “God you said in Your word that if I ask it in Jesus name, I shall receive it.  God I thank you for this interview I have today, but God I ask for your favor with FedEx (a job I interviewed for weeks prior).  I ask for employment with FedEx in Jesus name.  With this job (FedEx), I’ll be able to take my family “outta” here (hotel).”

After prayer, I begin preparing for my 1PM interview with HHGregg.  During preparation, my mother informed me that I missed a phone call.  Checking my voicemail, l rejoiced at what I heard.  It was FedEX informing me that I got the position and to expect an offer letter.

I rejoiced in the Lord because after being tried, tested and realizing that I am not to forfeit one of many visions, BV Online media, God answered my prayer!  I asked for a selection of jobs that I would be able to choose from and within a period of 7 days, a total of 3 companies showed interest in working with me: HHGregg (retail), FedEx (call center) and CarMax (call center).

From this experience I have learned that just because God says something or gives an instruction doesn’t mean the red carpet is going to roll out for you and you’ll be smooth sailing.  At times, there will be obstacles that you’ll have to face.  But those obstacles are there to strengthen and build you up in the Lord, not to break you down.

My blessing didn’t come until I made a decision to trust God, be obedient and realize that this job is a tool to help my family and I along the way as we press toward destiny and purpose.

Although I didn’t appreciate the process I had to endure at the time, I appreciate it now because through it there was a breaking and bolding process.

Be encouraged and know that ALL THINGS (even the bad) will work out for your GOOD!  There is purpose in your pain!  I encourage you to stand firm on your faith! Don’t give up on God and trust God at His word.

God bless you in Jesus name, Amen!

Pregnancy Changes Things

Written by Bishop Albert Ray Rouson and Elder Alvia Cabbler 

Most women know that when they become pregnant that things begin to change within them, some can feel it the moment it happens while others may need a test to confirm the great thing that is about to come forth.  Whichever the case maybe, she knows that she will never be the same again and that her life will change or transform into something she never dreamed of.  For eyes have not seen or ear heard what God has prepared for them that wait on Him (Isaiah 64:4).  And the most remarkable thing about God is; He can allow men to get pregnant and give birth as well as women in the spiritual. 

Well, pregnancy begins with INTIMACY!

Promises made while being merely in touch; give birth to nothing, but frustration!  It is during true intimacy that the seed is given; and attaches to the wall of the womb.  Promises made to God during the thrill of praise leads to frustration; unless it includes the intimacy of worship!  In worship, the seed of the Word is released; and is attached to the spiritual womb. 

Congratulations on your pregnancy! 

Are you showing yet?  All will soon be able to see that you and the Lord are intimate!  All will begin to see the glow on your face, as your countenance changes as you release your cares to the Lord, and accept His will. 

When you become pregnant you must allow God to take over your physical body and do things differently; Romans 12:1-2 says to present your body a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service, and be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Which means you must do things differently and think differently.  Now, because of the precious gift you are carrying you must watch your diet!  Remember; you are now eating for two!  You are eating for you; and the godly offspring, that you will give birth to.  You should no longer have the JUNK FOOD of gossip and the like. 

Quit smoking! 

That’s right; it will harm your baby!  People won’t believe Jesus is the Daddy if you keep getting hot-headed and lighting up.  Also, watch your company!  You may need to let go of the friends that still try to persuade you to play tennis, basketball or other things that may cause you to miscarry.  After all they are still in a size 7 but your body is changing, you are out growing the old things and must choose your activities very carefully. 

Don’t be afraid of your growth; you will only frustrate yourself hanging around folks, who wear those skimpy testimonies and see through, hypocritical lives.  Your maternity clothes; are the garment of praise, and to be clothed in righteousness. 

Be sure to get your rest!  You can’t do everything!  You don’t want your diet and time with Jesus ruined; because you stay tired! 

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

I know what is growing in you will look just like its Daddy!  Don’t fear the trimesters just read the Manual.  Seek time with God and allow Him to be in every part of this process.  He wants to share this time with you.  Allow Him in the labor room with you, allow Him to hold your hand as the pressure becomes intense and you question why He allowed this to be, allow Him to refresh you with ice chips when your mouth is dry and you cannot find words to say, allow Him to hold your hand, you can squeeze as hard as you would like, He can handle it. (I Cor 10:13). 

My Sister and my Brother…..it’s time to push!   

Because something great is about to come forth!  Push when you are tired, push when you are frustrated, push when others don’t understand,

 PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens! 

Don’t give up!  Push because something is coming out of you that will change your lives forever.  Something that God has planted within you months or even years ago. Nothing can stop it!  Allow it to come forth! YOU ARE ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH!     

-Be Encouraged! 

Written by Bishop Albert Ray Rouson and Elder Alvia Cabbler 

9/28/2010

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A Selah Moment: The True Call to Ministry

Current Mood: Anointed

Not everyone will understand the call that God has on your life, but will you still answer it anyway?

Sometimes the very people you’d think would be your greatest supporters are the very ones who will relentlessly try to instill doubt in your mind, but will you turn a deaf ear to them and an open ear to God?

When it feels as though unseen forces are working against you, and that’s because they are, will you still continue to press forward in the name of the Lord?

When your closest friends turn into your biggest haters and begin to slander you, mock you and speak all manners of evils against you, will you keep your focus and wait for God to vindicate you?

Will you obey God even when it hurts and even when you don’t understand?

Will you move when He tells you to move, although it may appear as though He’s moving you to a place that’s tougher, harder, and completely outside of your comfort zone?

Will you continue to stand even when the burden seems far heavier than what you can bear?

Will you still hope when hope seems hopeless?

Will you still follow God even when it seems unprofitable and as if you’re losing more than you’re gaining? 

Will you still be faithful when it seems as though people who serve God less than you do yet gets more from Him than you do?

Will you absolutely refuse to conform to what the popular majority demands and adhere to all that God commands?

Will you obey God no matter what the cost?

Will you still have faith though it seems as though your prayers have gone unanswered?

Having lost all, will you still give more?

Despite your ability to flow effectively in the spiritual gifts God has given you, and the praises of men you receive as a result, will you still humble yourself under the mighty hand of God? 

When people think you’re “super holy” because of the obvious anointing on your life, and begin to exalt you as a result, will you correct them and put their focus back on God and their relationship with Him?

Will you preach and teach God’s unadulterated, uncompromised, untainted Word?

Will you allow God to interrupt your day to go minister to others and do the things that He wants you to do though it may completely interrupt your plans?

Will you still talk to and lean on God even during the times when it seems as though He’s silent?

When He slays you, will you still trust Him?

When it seems like you’ve given all that you can, yet He says “There is still more that I require of you”; will you still follow Him?

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Ministry is nothing to take lightly.  It is a serious responsibility and it usually comes with a great cost.  If God called you to a particular ministry (preacher, fivefold, deliverance, etc), simply embrace the call then allow Him to lead you in how He wants you to walk in that call.  Don’t walk ahead of Him nor far behind Him, but rather with Him; allowing Him to cultivate you so that you can reach your full potential. 

Don’t be shocked if your friends and family members begin to scatter, GO FORTH ANYWAY!

If it seems like all hell is breaking loose in your life, GO FORTH ANYWAY!

Even if church members begin to ridicule you and try to make you feel insignificantly low, GO FORTH ANYWAY!

God has equipped you to be able to walk in your divine calling, effectively; however, it does require your trust and obey Him.  It also requires that you allow God to humble you, which is often a painful process; however, it is a much needed process.  We tend to want the crown without the cross, but the Bible says in John 15:20 that the servant isn’t greater than the master; therefore if Christ had to go to the cross before getting His crown, then so do we!  And us having to go through this process isn’t because God wants to make us miserable, but rather for us to become more intimate and dependent on God; which is absolutely needed in ministry.  Our “going thru” also makes us more wise, patient, stronger, effective, compassionate and more able to relate to those whom we minister to.  In addition, it’s also for our good, as we do not want our hearts to become prideful which can easily happen as God promotes you from glory to glory.  You want to always keep your eyes focused on the prize, which is Christ Jesus!  In Mark 8:36, Jesus asks, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”  You do not want to gain earthly things at the expense of your soul.  It’s not worth it.  Let God be God and you just trust Him.  He knows and is able to do much more than you could ever fathom, able to do exceeding, abundantly above all that you can ever ask for or think.

God bless you and your ministry!!!

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SCRIPTURES

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 NIV

“Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment.” James 3:1 NASB

“For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels and to men. We are fool’s for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong: ye are honorable, but we are despised. Even unto this present hour, we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place; and labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it; being defamed, we entreat; we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.”  I Corinthians 4:9-13

He said: “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me; they and their fathers have been in revolt against me to this very day.  The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says.’  And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.  And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say or terrified by them, though they are a rebellious house. 7 You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious. 8 But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not rebel like that rebellious house; open your mouth and eat what I give you.” Ezekiel 2:3-8 NIV

When the Righteous Cry

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When the righteous cry, the Lord hearth and delivereth them out of all their troubles (Psalms 34:17).  God has spoiled us to a certain extent that he gives us favor when we don’t think we deserve. Why? Because He is faithful. He is love, longsuffering, gentle, kind… the list goes on. So many times we cry out to him in doubt and fearing that he doesn’t hear our cry. But the whole time he saying, “Just be quiet and listen.”  “Lo, I am with you always”.  Gods’ still small voice is such an awesome sound to hear but we can’t really seek and/or find him because we’re sooo loud and going wild when we can’t have our way or when were going through certain things. We even think we’ve got everything under control neglecting Gods role in our lives.

As we go through life day-to-day, daily we are tested. We’re talked about, misunderstood, lied on, lied to, falsely accused,  stabbed in the back by “so-called friends, mentally and verbally abused, let down, bashed,  we go through trials and tribulation. Yet, God always sees us through.  When the righteous cry, He’s going to love us anyway and with that comes favor. We have to go through each process of life so that God can reveal himself to us. And the good thing about going through is that God won’t ever put more on us than we can bear. He will never put you in a situation that your faith will fail. Hebrews 11:6 says: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that he is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him”.  We must also remember that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28); and that’s us, the believers of Christ.

Whatever you’re going through, whatever the situation, give it to Jesus! Things aren’t going to get better until you give that burden to The Father. There is nothing too big or too small for him. And nothing will be strange to him because he knows exactly what you need and exactly when you need it. He’s All Knowing. Even when we say to ourselves “I’m good, I can handle it, I got this, I got this!”  God wants us to give him every situation and every problem so we won’t have to bear the pain of hurting ourselves and even others. The devil wants us to give up and cry but there’s nothing like asking for Gods guidance and His extra protection.  He is the problem-solver and a wonderful counselor. He waits for us daily to come to him; when we’re attacked with distress and worry. For when the righteous cry, Yahweh hears and answers with deliverance and with his mighty power to set his free. We gotta be the opposite of what the devil wants us to be! He can’t see the end results but God can!

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