The day before m
y fourteenth birthday,I stood at the bedside of my dying mother. Unable to communicate for several days, suddenly her eyes opened and she whispered..."I see the most beautiful light, and I hear the most wonderful music." I learned later that a distant relative had led her to the lord. I believe she had a glimpse of Heaven. Twenty years later when I was 34 years old, which is nowhopeless situation, the Lord drew me, a Gentile, to His Word. I couldn't put the book down. I received Christ, the Messiah of Israel, as my Savior. Through the years, the Bible, His Word, has been my guide, the joy and rejoicing of my heart. "It is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul" (Leviticus 17:11) Israel today is without the blood sacrifice.Trusting in tradition and the teaching of the Talmud, they are lost. The unbelieving Gentile is in the same condition. "Strangers from the Covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the World" (Ephesians 2:12) "It is finished" ( John 19:30) With great finality, these words came from the parched, bleeding lips if the dying Savior. The slaying of the lambs on the altars of Israel, under the Old Covenant, came to an end. "Behold I will make a New Covenant with the House of Israel, and with the House of Judah" (Jeremiah 31:31) There on Calvarys Cross, God's beloved Son (Psalm 2) offered himself the atonement for sin. The Messiah of Israel (Psalm 22 Isaiah 53) shed his blood. Jesus came the first time rejected, despised, crucified as Gods promised lamb. (Genesis 22:8). He is coming again "Behold, He cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him; and they also which pierced him" (Zechariah 12:10) (Revalation 1:7) "I am Alpha and Omega,the beginning and the ending saith the Lord which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty" (Revalation 1:8) Dear friend, do you not recognize whom it was that was pierced in Zechariah 12:10? Will you believe and receive Him, your Messiah?
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THE PROGRESSIVE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR LIFE!
There is a purpose in every season of our life. This year 2009 is a season for revelation to be revealed. We are being and have been prepared for this new season of favor from God.
Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which has and is trying you! But God says to rejoice because you have been and are partaking in Christ sufferings. When God's glory is revealed you will be glad with exceeding joy.
God wants us to give more access to His presence. There is more to be done and we cannot do it without His Spirit. For it is not by might nor by power, but by His Spirit.
Yes, we have failed God many times during the preparation for this day, this hour, and this year. Think of God's love--how He so graciously leads us along.
The learning is tough but it carries a great and glorious recompense of reward.
God says to you this day that you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God. Otherwise, we will not receive and enjoy our full reward.
Jesus is coming soon and He will not delay, so receive and be a part of the revelation knowledge God wishes to pour out on each of us.
Give access to God's presence in your life. Give access and time to God in your life. This is the day that His glory will be revealed in you.
Do not be sad, do not be frustrated, do not be discouraged, and do not be depressed. Revelation brings joy! The world needs joy and revelation of God will bring joy.
The progressive work of the Holy Spirit in your life has prepared you for this year. Trials seem long but the joy and reward are worth the wait.
God says that we are not to be faint-hearted. Our confidence must rise to a new level. Our hope must exceed yesterday's hope. Only the Holy Spirit can inspire that confidence that is needed. The word of God brings revelation. The word of God brings joy and hope.
Cut all ties, cut all weight off--be clean before God. Make room inside of yourself for a new revelation of who God is.
Christ died for you...
AND THERE WAS A RESURRECTION
DAY FOR YOU!
a word spoken in due season