Prayer With Purpose - THIS IS THAT

This is that ...

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came...

Many Jews were confused and marveled, “Whatever can this mean?”

Then Peter standing up raised his voice and began to speak. “These are not drunk as you suppose...but this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel...” (Acts 2:16)

This is that... is a resource to reveal, and give light to scripture...by comparing scripture to scripture. Only God can reveal God. Only His Spirit can “guide us into all truth.” (John 16:13)

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When you act on God's Word it will illuminate your purpose and put a fire in your bones and a two-edged sword in your mouth!

December 02nd, 2023

12/2/2023

December 2023
Fornication

What is it?
Vines Dictionary: illicit sexual intercourse
Webster’s Dictionary: sexual intercourse between two people not married to each other

God also used the word fornication to describe Israel when they left Him to go after the gods and ways of other nations. Likewise, even our nation, once founded on God’s ways and scripture, has corrupted itself so horribly, and in just one generation!

Let’s look at a few New Testament scriptures concerning fornication.
Why? Because the acceptance of fornication has spread even into our churches! Ignorant Christians who do not know scripture have no idea of the serious consequences of unmarried couples living together.

*Note: Many times the word fornication and sexual immorality are used interchangeably in the scriptures.

Scriptures from Jesus on fornication:
“And I say unto you, whosoever shall put away his wife, except for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery…” (Matthew 19:9)

“ ‘You do the deeds of your father.’ Then they said to Him, ‘We were not born of fornication; we have one Father—God.” ’ (John 8:41)

“Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds.” (Revelation 2:20)

Some scriptures on fornication from the Apostles:
“But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written and decided that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality (fornication).” (Acts 21:25)

“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality (fornication), wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness…
(Romans 1:28-29)
“Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For ‘the two’ He says, ‘shall become one flesh.’ But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him. Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.”
(1 Corinthians 6:13-18)

“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:18-21)

“But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; either filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them.” (Ephesians 5:3-7)
“Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.” (1 Corinthians 7:2)

“Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell…” (1 Corinthians 10:8)

“… lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and I shall mourn for many who have sinned before and have not repented of the uncleanness, fornication, and lewdness which they have practiced.
(2 Corinthians 12:21)

“Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.” (Colossians 3:7)

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)

“And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day; as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar manner to these, having given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.” (Jude 6-7)

“But the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, that they should not worship demons, and idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk. And they did not repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts.” (Revelation 9:20-21)

There’s nothing knew under the sun…
Jesus told us these end days would be as it was in Noah’s day. (Matthew 24:37)
It’s interesting to read Genesis Chapter 6 and realize that Noah’s sons inhabited the land that Revelation refers to as Babylon.

In the Book of Revelation, chapters 17 and 18, God’s judgment fell on Babylon for her fornication. “The kings of the earth who committed fornication and lived in luxury with her (Babylon) will weep and lament for her, when they see the smoke of her burning.” (Revelation 18:9)

How does a nation commit fornication?
Like a plague, one person at a time! Could it be that people turn away from scripture because they desire other gods to worship? That would certainly open the door to demon activity and sexual depravity in their lives.

Holy Intercession Required!
We can see corruption getting into schools, colleges, universities, government, businesses, and on and on. Intercessors, let’s take hold of these things and let Holy Spirit guide us into those heavenly arenas to pull down those strongholds over our cities. Bringing in the harvest of souls is at the top of our list now. I like to use a map of my state to pray over.

And let’s be bold to tell family and friends who are living together that they may be going down a road, a road of “no return back to God.” Sin can produce a hardened heart that may not be able to repent. Without repentance there is no forgiveness of sin. See Hebrews 6:1-8.

Please feel free to copy the scriptures about fornication and send it or give it to those living in sin. It’s time to be bold Saints! You might also give them to your Pastor. This needs to be taught from the pulpit!

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

Position your heart for expansion and growth: Pray more in the Holy Spirit.
He wants to show you things to come.

This is that...11.21.23

11/21/2023

This is that…11.21.23

The Blessing
What is it?
The blessing is an empowerment from God to overcome any situation, spirit, soul, and body. The blessing is God’s anointed words to speak so that they will get deposited in the inner man empowering the Believer to rule and reign to establish the Kingdom of God on earth!

The Father first gave The Blessing scriptures to His people, Israel. See Deuteronomy 28:1-14. These are power-packed scriptures for the Church also.

Later, Jesus gave the New Testament Church blessing scriptures in the Gospels. After His ascension, the Apostles gave New Testament blessing scriptures to born-again Believers in Christ. All scripture is given to empower you to stand strong and overcome any circumstance.

The Years 2023 and 2024
The end days are difficult times that take place on earth just before the catching away of His Church.

Scripture tells us that one generation would see a terrible deterioration of law and order. That time clock began in 1948 when Israel became a nation. Why? The nation of Israel is most important in the fulfillment of prophecy in the end days. Each decade following 1948, the world has gotten far worse. Jesus said, “And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” (Matthew 24:12-14)

You and I are a witness to see that lawlessness increasing. These days sin is being taught openly in public schools! Yet, the Church stands strong against evil and is on assignment to harvest the earth! That harvest will not come forth without holy intercession.

Intercession and Scripture
For the committed Intercessor, God’s word planted in our spirit will empower our prayers, especially praying in tongues. Why?

Tongues take you up and out of the natural realm to release the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit for dominion into the heavenlies. Power is needed to lock up the forces of witchcraft and sorcery that are being released every day and every night by people who hate Christians and despise the Gospel.

The Apostle Paul gave us insight into the realm of darkness. The only way to conquer our enemies is by wearing the Armor of God and the continual use of His/our mighty weapons.

Our Weapons are Released with Our Words
Ephesians 6:10-18 should be read and studied often.
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints…”

Here are other powerful scriptures to release on your behalf:
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places…
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
Matthew 6:30-33 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us…
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
John 1:16 And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.
1 John 5:18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
Isaiah 51:16 And I have put my words in your mouth, I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, that I may plant the heavens, lay the foundation of the earth, and say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’

2023-2024
Let not God’s Word be stolen. Walk in love so that The Blessing door remains open to you. Love your enemies. Owe no man anything but to love them.
What you do at the end will determine your future.

Where is the Kingdom of God?
Inside you! (Luke 17:21)
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.” (Philippians 3:20-21)

Study:
Haggai 2:4-9 and Hebrews 12:18-29 often “since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. For our God is a consuming fire.”

This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.
The Blessing brings whatever faith withdraws.
What you see is what God delivers. If you can’t see it…you can’t get it.

*Remember your assignment and fulfill it.
If intercession is stolen, how can the lost be saved?

Need deeper teaching?
Derek Prince: Good News of the Kingdom Part 1
“Entrance into the Supernatural”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLUt2X0usxo

November 04th, 2023

11/4/2023

November 2023
The Landowner

Years ago there was a very wealthy landowner who took an extended trip leaving his property in the hands of a group of people he trusted. After giving them detailed instructions of how they were to care for his estate, he also gave them a book of detailed instructions. Then he gave each of them the keys to his property.

After many, many days, the wealthy landowner returned to his property and was shocked to see his once beautiful green lawns had turned brown and overgrown with weeds. All the trees and evergreens were overgrown, some with broken limbs hanging down, some even dying since they were rarely watered by the people he had trusted. Indoors, the owner’s mansion also needed much attention. This once well-known, extraordinary estate and grounds had become an eyesore!

The only explanation the estate keeper gave to the landowner was that those hired were busy with other commitments. A rumor had started that the owner was not going to return and those hired began leaving to join new friends who were going to town to party and drink. It seemed to be more fun…

The Years: 2020-2023
These are difficult years for the United States and also the rest of the world. Those who have let go of daily fellowship with the Lord and His Word have been swayed by the enticement and pull of the world. One day at a time, their desires sought other things. “… the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19)
Other translations say: “the world lies under the power of the evil one.”

The Authority and Power of Intercession
You cannot get into the higher realms of intercession without God’s gift of “tongues.” It is a supernatural leap out of the natural, out of this world’s realm of wickedness which has turned our cities into rampant debauchery!

The world has gone through this before. Jesus said we would see a return of sin just as it was before God destroyed earth with a flood. (Genesis Chapter 6) Interesting that Jesus said that generation was totally unaware of God and of His coming judgment! (See Matthew 24:37-39)

I would recommend to you, my dear friends, to read Matthew Chapter 24 often. It will keep you in God’s lane while others are traveling at great speeds into lawlessness. Our cities are in a mess. After traveling this year, I have found every large city to be in trouble. Did you know that Branson voted to make marijuana legal last November?

How important are the prayers of intercession?
Well, if satan can sneak in and get you too busy for prayer, realize this: no one else can fill your assignment!
In your spirit is a divine order to be released through the secret codes of tongues.

Each of us has a responsibility for bringing in the harvest. Each of us, like the story of the wealthy man who hired and depended upon his crew to care for his estate, must be diligent every day to be watching…over ourselves, guarding our heart from worldliness and diversions of busyness. Holy Spirit will send alerts of what not to participate in. He will draw you to Jesus every day, but continual disobedience will make you deaf spiritually.

Watch out for slippage here because one day can turn into a week and so on. The closer we get to Jesus’ return, that pull of worldliness will get stronger, just like being caught in an ocean Rip Current that can take a swimmer slowly out to sea without him even knowing it!

Saints, spending time with Holy Spirit in intercession has NEVER been more important! We are taking care of God’s estate: Earth! Cleaning out the weeds, keeping bushes and trees trimmed, cleaning up the leaves, etc. are examples of what we do in the heavenlies over our cities, states, and nation.

What happens here affects everything!

Just because you are alone in your prayer closet, don’t for a moment see yourself alone! Millions of Spirit-filled believers are individually working with Holy Spirit…together. He may have millions of us hitting the same targets at the same time. Just think about that!

Our weapons are not carnal but mighty for the pulling down of strongholds!
Our weapons are being released from our spirit-man where Almighty God dwells. The Kingdom of God is within you! (Luke 17:21)

Only supernatural weapons will destroy demonic strongholds over our cities.

Remember, earth is God’s estate and we are His caretakers! Don’t you want to hear Him say: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.’ (Matthew 25:23)

October 2023

10/4/2023

October 2023
Why?

Why is it that we who are called to pray have this heart desire to bring the lost to Jesus Christ that they be saved and have eternal life?

It seems to me this desire has increased greatly in importance, longing to see family members, neighbors, those on the streets begging, or lost politicians… longing for the lost to be born again. Perhaps the older we get, our purpose for living comes to the forefront of everything else, because we know our time here is getting shorter as we see the finish line just ahead. The call to intercessors for lost souls to come in is great! Why? Because the Father put that in us! We know in our hearts, the rapture is soon for the great tribulation is just ahead.

Jesus had this great desire for the lost as He paid the price for all of us to belong to Him and the Father.

Below are the lyrics to the anointed song “How Beautiful”

How beautiful the hands that served
The wine and the bread and the sons of the earth
How beautiful the feet that walked
The long dusty roads and the hill to the cross
How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful
Is the body of Christ

How beautiful the heart that bled
That took all my sin and bore it instead
How beautiful the tender eyes
That choose to forgive and never despise
How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful
Is the body of Christ

And as he lay down his life
We offer this sacrifice
That we will live just as he died
Willing to pay the price
Willing to pay the price

How beautiful the radiant bride
Who waits for her groom with his light in her eyes
How beautiful when humble hearts give
The fruit of pure lives so that others may live
How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful
Is the body of Christ

How beautiful the feet that bring
The sound of good news and the love of the King
How beautiful the hands that serve
The wine and the bread and the sons of the Earth
How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful
Is the body of Christ

Song: How Beautiful Twila Paris
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+beautiful+song&client=firefox-b-1-d&sca_esv=567835797&biw=1544&bih=893&tbm=vid&ei=wNoOZZaqDfnJkPIP48qhkA0&ved=0ahUKEwiWiv7K3sCBAxX5JEQIHWNlCNIQ4dUDCA0&uact=5&oq=how+beautiful+song&gs_lp=Eg1nd3Mtd2l6LXZpZGVvIhJob3cgYmVhdXRpZnVsIHNvbmcyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHkiEF1DAC1ijEnAAeACQAQCYAW-gAZIDqgEDNC4xuAEDyAEA-AEBwgIHEAAYigUYQ8ICCBAAGIoFGIYDiAYB&sclient=gws-wiz-video#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:a2b95235,vid:8n5uXHE8b78,st:0

Recently, I said:
“I love you, Lord.”
He said:
“Every time I look at My hands I remember how much I love you.”

Recommended for you:
Billye Brim gave an amazing end-days teaching at Lynn Hammond’s church recently. It’s a must see!
Search YouTube for: End of Days Changes 1 in the Earth

This is that...

9/9/2023

This is that…September 2023
The Mystery of Lawlessness

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
“Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things?”

“And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming. The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”

The Apostle Paul is writing to the Believers of his day to persevere through the distress and persecution that comes when spreading the Gospel.

Paul reveals the future to them, but not the future of their time but actually the future of our day…our generation! Paul sees the punishment of the man of sin when he is revealed:
“exalting himself above God, sitting in the temple of God, showing off that he is God; yet it is satan working with all “power, signs, and lying wonders with all unrighteous deception among those who perish.”

Since they reject the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God, “God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”

2023: Sin
That is the mystery of lawlessness, which we see bearing evil fruit throughout the whole earth, was conceived when Eve chose the fruit of the tree called “good and evil,” and Adam, knowing it was wrong, chose to eat it also!

“For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.”

My Bible says that capital H in He can also be lower case. Since Jesus and His Church are one, that means the anointed Body of Christ on earth is holding back lawlessness until the rapture comes.

How can we determine we are the generation that will see the day of the falling away and the revealing of the man of sin? (2 Thessalonians 2:3)

We Look at Israel
The “generation” clock Paul is referring to, started clicking on May 14, 1948 when Israel became a nation; seventy-five years ago.

Believers that are born during this time are a chosen generation, a people called even before conception, who have an end days assignment. (See Ephesians 1:4)
What a privilege!

What is our assignment, Saints?

Harvest the earth!
We can see all the major ministries throughout the nations are hurriedly ramping up their assignments to bring the Gospel message to eight billion people before Jesus returns in the air to remove His Glorious Church.

How do we get hard-hearted, proud people to hear the salvation message?
Many times God does it through tribulation. Even then, many will remain hard and oppose the gospel message.

Judas is an example of a hardened heart.
He walked with Jesus and heard the Word of the Lord for three years, didn’t he? Nevertheless, he chose the path to sin.
Interesting, at the end, not only did Jesus die on a wooden cross, but Judas also hung himself from a tree. (Matthew 27:5 & Acts 1:16-18)

Something to Ponder
Everything in the heavens and on earth came forth from God the Father.
He is the source of all life and all creation!

Of course, all life conceived in the womb came forth from God the Father. God wants every life that’s born to seek Him…to hear the Gospel and get born again into His Kingdom. But that decision resides within the heart of every individual.

Here is where prayer takes its highest level…Intercession!
A new life in God’s Kingdom is God’s greatest desire! Years ago, we met the couple who were praying for us while we were on a Marriage Encounter Week-End. Thank God for them! They unknowingly prayed us through an afternoon when I wanted to leave and go home…the following day we met Jesus!
Truly, intercession is an out-of-this-world assignment! (Ephesians 2:6)

Intercession is the birthing room!
What a glorious assignment His Church has!

Holy Spirit led intercession joins us together in the heavenly places in Christ to release our cities from demonic strongholds so that the Gospel is preached with an anointing to release those held captive, wondering if there is a God.
Saints, this is our greatest hour!

Birth revival! Birth the Kingdom of God!

September 2023

8/30/2023

September 2023
Warning: Strong Rip Currents Ahead!

On occasion, authorities along the coast of California will give a warning when a rip tide event is about to take place. The NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, describes what a rip tide is and when it is about to take place so that people can be informed, prepared, and knowledgeable of its dangers.

Below is the NOAA description of a rip tide:
“Rip currents are channeled currents of water flowing away from shore at surf beaches. They typically extend from near the shoreline, through the surf zone and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents form when waves break near the shoreline, piling up water between the breaking waves and the beach. One of
the ways this water returns to sea is to form a rip current; a narrow stream of water moving swiftly away from shore, often perpendicular to the shoreline.

“Drowning deaths occur when people pulled offshore are unable to keep themselves afloat and swim to shore.

"This may be due to any combination of fear, panic, exhaustion, or lack of swimming skills. In some areas, people have used the term undertow to describe the combination of being knocked down, pulled out, and submerged. This is where the myth formed that a rip current (or “undertow”) pulls you under water. A rip current pulls you out, not under.

“Rip currents can be found on many surf beaches every day. Rip currents are the greatest surf zone hazard to all beach-goers. Rip currents are particularly dangerous for weak and non-swimmers. But they can even sweep the strongest swimmer out to sea.”

September 2023: Stay Spiritually Alert
Rip currents ahead!
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons…”
(1Timothy 4:1)

Who is departing from their Christian walk?
Is it really possible that a once strong Believer full of the Word would be enticed by deceiving spirits and depart from their faith in God?
Yes, and I would say it’s because they were drawn away from reading God’s Word. That means every one of us needs a check-up!

“We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19)

Many swimmers caught in a rip tide may not know it at first.
Deceiving spirits don’t often look evil, they just slowly separate you from God the Father by thoughts of being tired of reading scripture!

If God’s word has become boring and removed from your daily life, you are caught in a rip current.
Remember what the NOAA said: “a rip current pulls you out, not under.”

Often times people are unaware that they are being separated from the shore and being moved from their location.
I experienced this when I was younger. “How did I get this far down the beach?”

Be on guard against deception and worldly doctrines of demons being broadcast over the air waves. The pull and filth of the world is getting stronger the closer we get to Jesus coming to remove us. God forbid that any of us would miss hearing the sound of His trumpet and our meeting Him in the air.
See 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18.

“You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
(2 Peter 3:17-18)

“Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says:
‘Today, if you will hear His voice,
Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion,
In the day of trial in the wilderness,
Where your fathers tested Me, tried Me,
And saw My works forty years.
Therefore I was angry with that generation,
And said, “They always go astray in their heart,
And they have not known My ways.”
’So I swore in My wrath,
They shall not enter My rest.’
“Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called ‘Today,’ lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end… (Hebrews 3:7-14)

Let us remember:
Only five of the ten Virgins had oil in their lamps…
See Matthew 25:1-13.

A strong rip current can pull people out so far that they can’t get back in:
“Drowning deaths occur when people pulled offshore are unable to keep themselves afloat and swim to shore. This may be due to any combination of fear, panic, exhaustion, or lack of swimming skills.”

Since we have His warning let us all take an inventory of our Christian walk and guard it.

Let’s be even more intentional to read/study God’s Word. That will help us to stay faithful to fulfill our calling. And praying often in tongues throughout the day will help keep us separated from the pull of wickedness!

The Call to Intercede
Never have our prayers been more necessary. Our nation has seen such debauchery. Wickedness and lawlessness is a sign that the return of Jesus is very close. It is similar to the time before Noah’s flood: Genesis Chapter Six.
Imagine…God said He grieved that He had ever made man…

The Power of Delegated Authority in Intercessory Prayer
Our assignment to intercede takes place in the heavenlies, casting down principalities and powers, fulfilling Jesus’ mandate in Matthew 16:18-19.
If satan can “pull us out” from God’s assignment to pray, lawlessness will become far worse in our society.

You and I are the “Sheriff” in our jurisdiction! Let’s enforce the law!
But remember, there will be “no force” without God’s Word in us....

Therefore...watch!

This is that...August 2023

8/23/2023

Dear Saints, called to intercede,
Have you read Revelation Chapter Five lately?
Verse 8 talks about the golden bowls of incense which are the prayers of the saints!

Below are the lyrics to a Chris Tomlin song: “Is He Worthy?” Below that is the link to the You Tube video of his performance.

Do you feel the world is broken?
(We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen?
(We do)
But do you know that all the dark won't
Stop the light from getting through?
(We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new?
(We do)
Is all creation groaning?
(It is)
Is a new creation coming?
(It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst?
(It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this?
(It is)
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He was David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
(He is)
Does the Father truly love us?
(He does)
Does the Spirit move among us?
(He does)
And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves?
(He does)
Does our God intend to dwell again with us?
(He does)
Is anyone worthy?
Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
From every people and tribe
Every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to God
To reign with the Son
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?
He is!
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
He is!
He is!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkRiYsTN7KY

May I suggest that you read and study Revelation Chapter Five for the next few days? There is so much to be gleaned in this chapter.

August 01st, 2023

8/1/2023

August 2023
“Lord, what about 2023?”

“The Well”

“Therefore, with joy you will draw water from the well of salvation.”
(Isaiah 12:3)

Webster’s Dictionary
“A flow of water from the earth; a deep hole or shaft sunk into the earth to tap an underground supply of water; a source of abundant supply”

Bible Hub
“The idea here is, therefore, that they should partake abundantly of the mercies of salvation; that it was free, overflowing, and refreshing - like waters to weary pilgrims in the desert; and that their partaking of it would be with joy. It would fill the soul with happiness; as the discovery of an abundant fountain, or a well in the desert, fills the thirsty pilgrim with rejoicing.”

Isaiah 12:3 is prophesying of the well of salvation in the New Covenant when a born-again child would be filled with God’s Holy Spirit.

Jesus said:
“Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:14)

“ ‘He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.” (John 7:38-39)

The Power of Heaven: Holy Spirit!
With joy you will tap into your well of salvation. There you will find every supply to meet every need you will ever have in your life. Praying in Him is embracing the power house of God. The Book of Genesis reveals that when God spoke, His Spirit moved to bring it to pass.

Tongues from The Well
Tongues will take you inward…to take you upward— “where you are seated with Him in heavenly places.” (Ephesians 2:6) In a moment, the anointing can come up from your spirit to refresh your mind and partake of hidden mysteries. This is the power realm where the Gospel is released with signs and wonders and miracles.

August 2023:
The Worldwide Advancement of the Gospel in Difficult Times
Recently, while on a morning prayer call, we hit a well that was a gusher!
It was like I could see the earth with all its nations being bombarded with rays from Heaven. Imagine, the whole planet, every nation, with the rain of the Holy Spirit. We’re there Saints! Harvest the earth! The clock is ticking for Jesus to return soon!

The Power Well of the Word
Below is another way to reach those deep rivers of living water.
Speak the scriptures below out loud. Hearing the Word of God will produce faith! (Romans 10:17)

23 Scriptures
“Therefore, with joy you will draw water from the well of salvation.”
(Isaiah 12:3)

Healing is the children’s bread. (Matthew 15:26)
I took your infirmities. I bore your sicknesses. (Mt. 8:17)
I carried your pains. (Isaiah 53:4)
With My stripes you are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)
Christ has redeemed you from the curse of the law, having become a curse for you…so that the blessing of Abraham might come upon you. (Galatians 3:13-14)
The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made you free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2)
The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you. He who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal body through His Spirit who dwells in you. (Romans 8:11)
I give you power and authority over all unclean spirits to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease (Mt. 10:1 & Luke 9:1).

My words are life to you, and health/medicine to all your flesh. (Proverbs 4:22)
(My) good report (words) makes your bones healthy. (Proverbs 15:30)
Trusting Me brings health to your flesh and strength to your bones. (Pr. 3:8)
(My) pleasant words are sweet to your soul and health to your bones. (Pr. 16:24)
No plague shall come near your dwelling. (Psalm 91:10)
I heal all your diseases. (Psalm 103:3)
I sent My word and healed you and delivered you from your destructions.
(Psalm 107:20)

Your light shall break forth as the morning and your health shall spring forth speedily. (Isaiah 58:8)
I will restore health to you, and I will heal you of your wounds says the Lord (Jeremiah.30:17)
My joy is your strength. (Nehemiah 6:10)
A merry heart does good like a medicine. (Proverbs 17:22)
The eyes of the blind shall be opened. The ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. (Isaiah 35:5)
The years of your life shall be many. (Proverbs 4:10)

I will satisfy you with long life…120 years! (Genesis 6:3 and Psalm 91:16)
(Note: Many Christians have believed our life span is 70-80 years because of what Psalm 90:7-10 says. But remember, the Israelites were under God’s judgment for disobeying Him. They refused to take the land He wanted them to have.)

*Feel free to make a copy of 23 Scriptures to keep in your Bible.
Just think: as all our wells overflow together they will produce a flood!!!

July 13, 2023

7/13/2023

This is that…
July 2023
“Multiplication”

Highlights from 1 Peter 1:1-10
“To the pilgrims…
elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit...Grace to you and peace be multiplied…His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled…reserved in heaven for you…kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith…though it is tested by fire, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you…”

The prophets of the First Covenant were curious of the grace that would come— the Old Covenant being a precursor to the New Covenant. Strict rules and regulations were laid down to teach God’s people from right and wrong behaviors. But remember that both covenants were established by people who had faith in what God said:

The Old Covenant
Abraham and Sara believed what God promised them would come to pass even when in their 90’s. They believed God would give them a son, and He did! That’s impossible but that’s faith!
The New Covenant
A young Jewish girl named Mary believed what the angel said and in the Old Testament scripture: “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: ‘Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.’ ” (Isaiah 7:14) That’s impossible but that’s faith in God!

The Apostle Paul said, “The Law was our tutor to bring us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor.” (Galatians 3:25-26)
That’s because Jesus fulfilled The Law! (Matthew 5:17)

Two Covenants Born of Faith
Abraham and Sara’s son Isaac multiplied to become the Nation of Israel.
Mary’s Son Jesus multiplied into the living Body of Christ.
Both were born from faith in what God said.

We have been assigned the ministry of multiplication!
In other words: go into all your world and scatter the seed of the Gospel wherever you go. The earth is ripe for harvest!

Grace to You and Peace be Multiplied
Vines Dictionary: Grace
“that which bestows or occasions pleasure, delight, or causes favorable regard; as in the case of God’s redemptive mercy, and the pleasure or joy He designs for the recipient; thus it is set in contrast with debt; on the part of the receiver, grace is a sense of favor bestowed, a feeling of gratitude; being thankful”
Peace: serenity; freedom from disagreement or quarrels; harmony; calmness, quietness

(Note: every definition I found on grace does not fully express what I sense in my spirit. Why? I don’t believe grace can be entirely defined by man’s words. Words tend to restrict the fullness of grace, like putting it in a box. Is grace not the gift of Himself to His beloved children? Every morning brings us a new opportunity to experience His grace as we embrace Him in studying His Word. Thus, grace and peace multiply! And that joy cannot be contained…)

Multiplication that is Unseen
Every day, as you are growing in the Lord, you are enriching other Believers you do not see. Just as God made the physical body divinely designed so that all the parts work together to produce health, so also is Christ’s Body, His Church. When you are healthy and prosperous, fulfilling your ministry calling, you are extending life and spiritual nourishment to other parts of His Body that you don’t even know.

Things of the Spirit are magnificent!
Praying in tongues opens the door to the spiritual so that we may understand mysteries and be strengthened with might.

I am just reminded that we should all be praying in tongues more for apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Why? They are sent to equip the saints for the work of ministry...to edify the body of Christ. This is how the church grows to a perfect man.

If our leaders become depleted of God’s Word it weakens His church! They need our prayers of intercession...so that they can help us!
Read Ephesians 4:10-16.

Holy Spirit is the Source of All Life
All various parts of His body are uniquely designed and fitted together. Every part is absolutely necessary! Just like a car cannot start without a battery, every one of us need Holy Spirit and praying in tongues to prosper the Kingdom of God to take it to its high place to bring in the harvest! Intercessors, this is where we operate: seated in heavenly places in Christ, armor on and a two-edged sword of dominion going forth to release the power of the gospel to bind up lying, perverse devils of Antichrist in the heavenlies. Remember, the keys and power of the Kingdom are in your mouth! (Matthew 16:18-19)

So why does Peter begin his letter to the church with grace and peace be multiplied to you? Is it just another way to say, “Hi, how are you?”

Grace and peace are spiritual empowerments.
They were meant to be received from Peter’s letter as you read them! Especially in these end days, grace and peace, along with joy, are a great witness to people living in fear and turmoil, without Jesus and without peace.

What happens when grace and peace are drained from a Believer?
He just might be a cranky complainer who is irritable and ungrateful, just like the world. Will his ministry be affected? Yes, of course.

If millions of Christians are cranky complainers, they will have an effect not only on other Believers, but their heart will harden and have nothing to give to the lost. Faithlessness is darkness that inhibits God’s Kingdom from producing fruit. Have you ever seen fruit from a diseased orange tree? It’s orange with black marks, so ugly no one would eat it.

Let’s remember what Jesus said:
“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.’ ” (John 8:12)

The Big Picture!
“For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. For in fact the body is not one member but many…Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.” (1 Corinthians 12:12-14 & 27)

You are the body of Christ! That’s amazing isn’t it, and good to think about.
Also, I hear from the Lord that grace and peace will open the door to creativity in you…

Saints, we’re never ever alone. Stand firm in the Word of God. Guard your heart. As you grow, I grow!
And as I grow, you grow! That’s multiplication!

Powerful, anointed songs to charge up your battery!
“We Will Dance” (The Bridegroom is coming!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTVKrM6V0Ak

“God and God Alone” Steve Green
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=song+God+and+God+alone

June 29, 2023

6/29/2023

July 2023
“Lord, what about 2023?”

“Seed”
“To the pilgrims…elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.” (1 Peter 1:2)
May God’s lovingkindness and peace be continually increased in you each day.

Grace and peace are being multiplied in you. They are from Holy Spirit who lives within you. You have the Father’s Spirit in you. Each born again, Spirit-filled, Christian has the Spirit living in your spirit. They are together—united as one.

We know from Genesis 1:1-10 that God created the heavens and the earth. We are going to focus on Genesis 1:11-13.

“Then God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth’; and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to its kind, and the tree that yields fruit, whose seed is in itself according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. So the evening and the morning were the third day.”

Notice God spoke words to bring forth the herb that yields seed. He spoke words to bring forth the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself on the earth…and it was so. The original creation started from full-grown trees and grasses with seeds so that they would continue to produce.

The Seed is in Itself
Have you ever had a delicious desert and you desired to have more? This revelation, “The seed is in itself,” is very curious and wonderful, isn’t it? In verses 11 and 12 of Genesis, chapter one, these words are repeated.

Whose seed is in itself:
That seed is life.
That seed is for production.
Seed has been programmed to reproduce and continue on.

The cells inside a seed contain DNA. It is the character of genetic information. The code in that DNA tells the seed's cells what to do when the seed is planted in the correct environment.

The Bible is Seed
When you heard the message of salvation (words) and believed in your heart and prayed the prayer of salvation to receive Jesus, you became a new creation in Christ; old things passed away and all things were made new. God’s DNA produced a new creation, unlike any other person, uniquely you. With that came your purpose, your assignment on earth. You found your reason for living!

You have a program that no one else has—past, present or future. Your program, (purpose) is a one-of-a-kind mission, designed by God just for you. Only you can fill your shoes! With that purpose came the Helper to accomplish the goal. He empowers us with His strength to run our race all the way to the finish line. Praying in tongues will charge up your battery to increase your strength!

Kingdom Seeds
Scripture seeds are for production. God’s Word is given to be released through His Ambassadors to establish right ways of living on earth. The seed is in itself. The Gospel message is seed to be spread for the great harvest of earth.

“Blessed be the God and Father or our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ…” (Ephesians 1:3)
Intercession joins us together in heavenly places to pull down strongholds and to plant His Word, so that when the Gospel is preached, fear-filled hungry souls will connect with Jesus right in the middle of these times of chaos and immorality. The harvest is ripe Saints!

June 2023
Jesus said: "Lawlessness will abound!" (Matthew 24:12)
Tuesday night, Flashpoint showed a short film clip of a parade, a demonstration in the streets of our nation that was total debauchery!
Nudity, satanic banners, and the demonically bold were demanding acceptance of their perversions. Guess what they were chanting?
“We’re here, we’re queer and we’re coming for your children.” These are haters of God and headed for destruction if they do not repent!
Here’s a one minute link from Flashpoint: https://flashpoint.govictory.com/episode/flashpoint-theyre-coming-for-your-kids-w-kari-lake-june-27th-2023/
Be sure and share this video everywhere and pray for our enemies to be saved.

One Generation
The Seed of the Glorious Church!
“Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.” (Matthew 24:34-39)

The “one generation” clock started clicking on May 14, 1948 when Israel became a nation. Ephesians 1:1-5 reveals that we were chosen and predestined to be on earth with this glorious privilege to harvest the end days generation!