JESUS OUR UNSHAKABLE FOUNDATION

Shalom,

Just wanted to share a couple of thoughts with you today regarding the times that we’re living in. I went to school during the times when we had daily prayer in our classrooms. We memorized and quoted Psalms 100 and Psalms 23. We also memorized and said the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States. As a child I felt that these things were what we were supposed to do…it was never questioned why we did this.. it was a normal part of life back then.

I wholeheartedly believe that when prayer was taken out of our schools a moral decline took place that negatively affected generations of young people. But! Praise be to our God,! Currently we read and hear about spiritual revivals are taking place in schools and on college campuses across this nation.

I believe It’s because the righteous are rising up in prayer declaring and decreeing that the generations of this nation will serve The one and only true God! standing firm in the faith!

Yet! in the midst of good news, we also see that there’s a lot of shaking taking place in the world today.

We see that this shaking is taking place in the 7 areas that influences the society in which we live; such as our government, family, religion, business, education, media, arts and entertainment. The very foundation of each of them are no longer solid or firm. What was once called wrong is now called right and what was once called right is now called wrong.

This shaking affects the believers of Christ as well as those who are unbelievers of Christ.

In Psalm 11:3 we’re asked a powerful question which I believe individually we must answer daily as we witness many end-time prophetic words coming to pass right before our eyes!

Psalms 11:3 AMP If the foundations of a godly society are destroyed. What can the righteous do?

There are 3 key words in this verse:

Foundation: the underlying basis for something such as a building or a spiritual TRUTH!

Can: be able to, or permitted to

Righteous: being in conformity with what is morally upright and good.

Now let’s paraphrase this verse;

If the spiritual truths of God’s Word and established ways are destroyed. What will the upright and just people who walk in conformity to what is morally right are able to do/permitted to do?

2 Chronicles 7:14 gives us a clear answer for such a shakeup in the society that we’re living in.

WE MUST PRAY!

2 Chronicles 7:14 AMP And My people, who are called by my name, humble themselves, and pray and seek( crave, require as a necessity) My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear them from heaven, and forgive their sins and heal their land.

James 5:16 The heartfelt persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much; when put into action and made effective by God-it is dynamic and can have tremendous power!

So, in closing what can we do as God’s righteous ones on the earth in times such as these? WE CAN PRAY!

There is such a cry in the earth for the people of God in America to pray! There’s many prayer movements rising up across our nation that are praying night and day I like to call them “Open Heaven Pray-ers I believe that we’re about to see and experience the heavens shake on behalf of the prayers that are going up daily.

There’s a Move of God moving across this nation with His power and Glory!

One last thought I must leave you with. In the midst of all the shakings in the land. “JESUS IS OUR UNSHAKABLE FOUNDATION” he is and will always be a firm foundation, a solid rock that the righteous can stand on! Amen and Amen

Let’s continue to pray for lost souls to come to know the Lord as their personal savior. Let’s also pray that righteousness will rain down upon this nation! Our God, the Great I AM will answer His people!

Blessings to all,

GotWord

The Timing of God

There is a saying that’s been around a long time….He might not come when you want him to, but He’s always on time! One well known gospel singer has a song titled “He’s an on time God”

I believe that in the times that we’re living in requires that we as believers know and understand the timing of God, pertaining to His plans and purposes for our lives as well as the corporate body of Christ more than ever.

Although we don’t always understand His timing at first when we’re going through situations in our lives, we question Him by saying “God what are you doing? We have the audacity to think that He has to answer to us! LOL

For me it’s only in hindsight that I finally get that “aha”moment and understand why I had to go through what I went through, it was because He had a greater plan and a greater purpose all along for my life.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the heavens.

Have you ever thought about how God’s timing always seemingly fits perfectly into our lives? Although, we don’t always discern it at first, and guess what, He doesn’t need our permission to do whatever He knows is best for us.

He crafts our days to fit into His plan and purpose for our lives-He has the perfect timeline drawn specifically for us individually. A timeline is a schedule of planned events, or actions.

God uses these planned events and actions throughout our journey in life to remind us that He has been-and will always be with us.

Along this journey he will give us points of reference to help us remember “ if he brought us through once he is faithful to bring us through again”

When we seek to know His plan and purpose for our lives we can’t see or know the timeline that He has drawn for us. It’s a matter of faith and trust in a God that we can’t see but we learn as we draw closer in intimacy with Him. He’s an on time God! Working all things together for our good. Romans 8:28

But know this dear brothers and sisters along this journey that is called life we will experience seasons that will always have timings and purposes attached with it.

God has divinely designed along our journey something that I’ve termed as “mountain top experiences”and “valley experiences” I believe that they both help teach us how to walk out and live balanced Christian lives.

They are designed so that we won’t be so heavenly minded that we’re no earthly good; or on the other hand not to be so earthly minded that we’re not good at understanding heavenly things.

We must understand that both of these experiences has a purpose in shaping us for our calling and most importantly shaping us to be conformed into the image of His son Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:29

Most of us if we’re honest would agree that we love being on the mountain top and dislike being in the valley.

On the mountain top we’ve just come out of a fiery trial we’ve overcome a battle and got the victory! We’ve slain Goliath! we’re full of joy, we’re on a natural high… we tell our testimony of victory over and over! It’s a time of great rejoicing, but slowly we get slack in praying, fasting, seeking His face,and fellowship with Holy Spirit. Not realizing that He has a purpose, for you to experience this mountain high in this season.

He brought you here to prepare you for the valley that will surely come. To give you rest, to strengthen, and refine you.

If you’re seeking Him during this time you will know that this is the place to prepare for the “valley experience”…So…before you get there (the valley) you’ve already built yourself up by speaking the Word “yea though I walk through the valley I will not fear!” For He is with me! It’s a place to deepen your prayer life before you go to the valley.

The valley has darkness, the dark night of the soul! Where you will question yourself is God truly with me? In the valley you are met with obstacles, various trials, pains, struggles, and disappointments. The valley experience is not all bad, it also brings you to a place of spiritual elevation and growth. You will get a deeper intimate insight of who God truly is in your life. You understand and know that He is a present help and that you can be still and know that He is God!

It’s how you prepared yourself on the mountain before you got to the valley that will help you know that you’re coming out and that you won’t look like what you’ve been through in the valley.! Take heart the good shepherd will never leave you in the valley longer than necessary! He hasn’t forgotten you. He is working on your timeline. (Planned events and actions)

Remember dear saints although the valley has all kinds of problems and situations, It’s a place of transformation it’s also a place of spiritual growth and elevation.

I want to encourage you today if you’re encountering a “valley experience, look ahead beyond the valley there’s a mountain top just up ahead, just keep walking through this valley knowing that the good shepherd is right there beside you walking with you whatever may come in this season you’re not alone!

As I bring this writing to a close…value and treasure the times and seasons that He brings you to, whether it’s the mountain or the valley most importantly remember all things are working for your good.

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Child of the Most High God isn’t it so comforting to know, that He has promised that He will be with us in the valley? In my Christian walk with the Lord I’ve experienced so much and I can testify without a shadow of a doubt that He is the God of mountains and valleys!

Amen and Amen!

Blessings to all,

GotWord

PS… listen to a song on YouTube by:

Samantha Ebert titled “Flowers “

Flowers grow in the valley.

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Merry Christmas to all. I pray that your year be crowned with goodness and all your paths will drip with abundance. Psalm 68:11

Have you considered the cost?

Recently while walking through my home, I heard these words in my hearing, “have you considered the cost?” I immediately began to think about the many prophetic words and dreams we as the people of God receive about our destinies. Many people have received prophetic words or have had dreams of doing great things for the Lord. The focus many times is on the greatness for the glory of who we are destined to become. But then reality kicks in at some point in our lives, that the cost of becoming and fulfilling that word or dream must be understood in the context that the word of the Lord will be tried before it comes to pass. We can observe this in the life of Joseph in Genesis chapters 37-50. Joseph was tested and tried in many areas before the dream came to pass. Have you had a dream or vision that was so profound and you’ve been waiting for it to come to pass? As you read this post, I want you to consider the cost that is associated with that word or vision…. are you willing to walk through the process of whatever it takes to fulfill His will for your destiny? The cost is in the process…. the cost maybe the loss of friends, family, the church folks, divorce, death of a spouse or child, loneliness, character assassination, health issues, or financial devastation. I remember going through a spiritual storm that lasted for months. It was so fierce that I didn’t think I could make it through another day…BUT GOD! I had to walk through the valley of shadow of death. I had to learn to walk in his strength and not my own. You see, many years ago I had a vision concerning my destiny. Now that I look back over my life, I can see the process I have come through and the spiritual formation that is and will be necessary for his glory and my good. In hindsight I think if I had considered the cost in the natural, I would not have been so happy about what He showed me. My focus was on the greatness of the vision, but had no clue that the word would be tried. My purpose in writing this post is to make those that are waiting for that prophetic word or vision to come to pass aware, that you’re in the process of the word being tried…hang in there and yield to the process…keep a mindset that whatever the cost I am willing to stand and having done all to stand I will stand…although the vision may tarry, I’m going to wait for it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it. Because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Hab. 2:3

Blessings to all,

GotWord

End-Time Workers: A Prophetic Word

I believe this word is for the universal Body of Christ. While in prayer heard the Spirit of the Lord say. “I am releasing my end-time masterpieces. I have molded, shaped, and sharpened them throughout many seasons. I have done a great work in them. Now they are being released. They will be used in mighty ways such as the world have never seen. They have been hidden for this end-time work to gather in an end-time harvest and to usher in the greatest revival the world has never known. The wind of revival is blowing across the land lift up your eyes and see what I am about to do in the land. Yes, I say look up! For the end-time harvest fields is truly ripe for harvesting and will be gathered in.”

Blessings to all,

GotWord

Masterpieces: Sculptured by the hand of God

Michelangelo is one of the best-known sculptors of all time. Everyone recognizes his famous work called “The Madonna of Bruges” it is a marble sculpture of the Virgin Mary and Child.

This famous sculpture of the Virgin Mary with child doesn’t compare to the masterful work God does as a master potter to mold and shape the clay vessels he plans to use for kingdom work in the earth. His work is not an outward work made by hands, of which Michelangelo is famous for. It’s the inward molding and shaping that he quietly does behind the scene in the hidden man of the heart of the chosen vessel. The vessel’s character, and heart motives, must be tested and calibrated time and time again until He sees the image of Himself in the vessel. The finished product is a masterpiece a vessel fit for the master’s use.

In Jeremiah 18:1-4 we read that the Lord spoke to Jeremiah to go down to the potters’ house, there He would hear a word. He saw the potter working the potter’s wheel to make a vessel, but the vessel was marred so the potter pulled it apart and kept working with it until it became what he intended it to be. So are the vessels that have committed to be used by the Lord, they are shaped, and formed in the hands of the master sculptor.

There are many who want to be used by the Lord but are not willing to stay on the potter’s wheel until He finishes the inward work. They are marred vessels outwardly they look well put together. But they can be easily discerned by their character flaws, to name a few flaws: dishonest, spiteful, unloving, unforgiving and easily angered. Those that have submitted to the process on the potter’s wheel you can also easily discern them. Their character is an intricate part of who they really are. It is displayed by their integrity, honesty, love, kindness, good reputation among people.

DL Moody once said “character is what you are in the dark” (quotepark.com)

Isn’t so amazing that He takes all our flaws and makes something beautiful in His time…Masterpieces!

We are called God’s unique workmanship, uniquely made by his hands (Psalm 139:14; Ephesians 2:10).

Here’s a few things about Masterpieces: they take time to develop, God knows how long to work on you and with you. God is making you a unique piece not a duplicate, allow him to do so by submitting to the process of being shaped, formed and sharpened. Lastly, a masterpiece is immensely valuable to the sculptor and they take pride in their finished work; so much more are we in the hands of the master sculptor whose main goal is to conform us in the image of His son. Rom. 8:29

Remember you are a masterpiece sculptured by the hand of God.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE:

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Eph. 2:10 NLT

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonor. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 2Tim. 2:20-21

1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord.

2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.

3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.

4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so, he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. Jeremiah 18:2-4

Blessings to all,

Got word

This little light of mine

I believe a majority of people have song this nursery rhyme. The words are so powerful and is very much needed for such a time as this.

This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine

Oh, this little light of mine I’m going to let it shine

This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine

Let it shine, all the time, let it shine

Oh, everywhere I go I’m going to let it shine

Everywhere, I go I’m going to let it shine

let it shine, all the time, let it shine

God has placed a light within the believer.

The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord. Proverbs 20:27

This candle within the believer has a twofold purpose. It is a channel by which the Spirit of God uses to communicate and reveals things to the believer; also, it is a light within that shines outwardly into darkness to draw others to “The Light “Jesus. The candle of Lord within the believer is a light an illuminator!

We are told in the Word, to let our light SO shine so that the world will see and the Father will be glorified Matthew 5:16 In the midst of all the darkness and chaos in the world today, the world needs to see Light. If Jesus (the light) of the world be lifted up He will draw all men to himself. John 12:32

Today I read an interesting article detailing the most sinful states in America. The way they (university professors) rated the states were by using a vice index based on the seven deadly sins like greed, lust, vanity, anger, hatred, laziness and excessive vices, (wallethub.com) The world can analyze what’s wrong in the world but offer no solution. The solution to every demise of this world is Jesus, he is the answer for the world today. Jesus came into the world to take away the sin of mankind and redeem them back to the Father. I believe Jesus is still sufficient today to save a sin-sick world. He is the light of the world, a beacon of hope in the midst of hopelessness. He is that glorious gospel that the god of this world wants to blind the mind of people, so that they cannot see the “Light” 2 Cor. 4:4

We the people of God who carry the light everywhere we go, have the responsibility to lift Him up in this dark world by allowing the light within us to Shine and show forth! We must give voice to the gospel message of salvation everywhere we go. We were commissioned by Jesus to Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Mark 16:15

When we do so, we’re glorifying our Father and showing the way for some lost soul to come into the knowledge and the truth of who Jesus Christ is. He is the only way, the truth and the life. John 14:6

Scriptural reference:

Again, Jesus spoke saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matt. 5:16

Blessings to all,

GotWord

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Do you need a spiritual bath?

Spiritual Bath

B-Brush and scrub away all filthiness of the flesh and the spirit. BE HOLY

2 Tim.2:21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Isa.1:16 “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from my sight. Cease to do evil

2Cor.7:1Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

1Jh.1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

A-Adjust your attitude

Eph.4:23 be made new in the attitude of your minds

1 Pet.4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.

Rom.15:5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,

Gal.5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Col.3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

T-Tell the truth-don’t lie anymore

Col. 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices,

Eph.4:25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

Ps.15:2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart.

H-Hide the word in your heart.

Ps.119:11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.

When I was growing up, I remember, we lived in a house with an outhouse and we took our baths in an old tin tub. Eventually our family moved into a house with inside plumbing and a bathtub. In the summer my friends and I played outside in the red Georgia clay dirt until our parents called us in to bathe and go to bed. It felt so refreshing to bathe and get clean. A good bath cleanses your physical body and makes you feel refreshed and renewed; just think how much more a good spiritual bath will cleanse and refresh us on the inside?

It’s sad how Christians can be saved for many years playing in the dirt of sin full of inner temple contamination and never consider taking a spiritual bath!

If you find it easy to lie to people and not be convicted you need a spiritual bath.

If you bite and devour people without any remorse, you need a spiritual bath.

If you’re walking in bitterness and un-forgiveness you need a spiritual bath.

If you have jealousy and envy in your heart, you need a spiritual bath.

If you commit sin and you’re not convicted, sorrowful, you need a spiritual bath.

If you spend the majority of your time judging people, you need a spiritual bath.

As a believer you must be aware that the dirt of sin past and present that you have not repented of clings to you and you’re going through the motion of living the born-again life. Why should (the Body of Christ) wonder why we are not effective in reaching those that are lost.? They are looking at how we represent the one who brought us out of darkness; and they are hesitant to make a decision to come to Christ.

REPENT

Repentance is a word that I believe Christian’s think is only for the sinner. No! As Christians we should keep a repentant heart at all times. The motives of our heart should be checked daily to see if we are truly in the faith

Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Prove yourselves. Do you not know yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you?2Corinthians 13:5

David is the perfect example of a repentant heart; one every believer should model.

Psalm 51:2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. David prayed “create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

It’s the inner temple that Holy Spirit takes residence. Is your spirit right with God and man? We as the people of God know how to dress for success as a Christian in outward appearance, but the inner man, the motives of the heart is dirty and self-righteous.

Jesus gave a strong word towards the self-righteous scribes and Pharisees of his day.

Woe to you, [self-righteous] scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which look beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and everything unclean. Matt.23:27

When a child of God continuously walks contrary to God’s Word knowing that they have drifted away from the truth, and created their own way, they are just like the self-righteous hypocrites he rebuked.

To some reading this blog will think this a harsh word, I believe Jesus loved the self-righteous, the hypocrites, the scribes, and the Pharisees enough to speak in this manner to get their attention to their condition. They were religious but their hearts were far from God and his ways. Let’s be honest this is the same condition the Body of Christ is in today from the pulpit to the pew!

Remember It’s what we have going on the inside that really matters to the Lord.

It’s time for a good spiritual bath! It’s time to get clean! Make it a priority to let the water of God’s word wash and make you clean on the inside!

Blessings to all

GotWord

GOD HEARS

In Gen.21:9-16 we read that Hagar and Ishmael were sent away into the wilderness by Abraham, with some food and a canteen of water. They were sent away because Sarah turned against her, and didn’t want Ishmael Hagar’s son to share in Isaac’s inheritance. They wandered in the wilderness eventually, they ran out of food and water, Hagar gave up hope in the wilderness. There are so many life stories that we could glean from this passage of scripture. Many times in life, situations will occur that we have no control over, just as in Hagar’s case. Or we may have created the situation out our own carelessness and disobedience. It is in those times that we as believers must trust in God to hear our cry and keep hope as an anchor in our soul.. Don’t give up!

The name Ishmael we have negatively associated it with Abraham going ahead of God to create what God had promised to give him and Sarah. We oftentimes say “He or she created an Ishmael.” The biblical meaning of Ishmael name is “God hears.” When Ishmael cried out in the wilderness God heard him and answered right away. (Gen. 21:17-19) I want to encourage you today if you have created a situation in your life and have found yourself in the wilderness wandering, and thirsty. Don’t let yourself die in the wilderness cry out to the God who hears. It doesn’t matter what situation you’re facing today-rest assured that the Spirit of the Living God has heard your cry and He will answer! I will leave you with a few promised filled scriptures.

1 Peter 3:12a for the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer.

Psalm 34:17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.

Blessings to all,

GotWord