Things Are Set

KS, Carson City, NV

My People,

     As I AM setting things up for these end times, don't forget that the enemy does so too.  
     Know that JESUS will soon call you home.  This will remove a hindrance to the enemy so he can come on the scene.
     You will not be here to see this.  Thus, begins the time no Christian wants his family to have to experience.
     Not only is this  a time when I poor out judgments on the earth, but the enemy moves to do his destruction, also.
     There will be those who are saved during these seven years.  I will seal MY 144,000 as mighty Witnesses.
     I will specifically deal with MY Chosen, Israel.
     Know that the time is soon upon you.  Pray that you are counted worthy to be raptured.

Luke 21:33-36 NKJ

33  "Heaven and earth will pass away,

but My words will by no means pass away.

34  "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life,

and that Day come on you unexpectedly.

35  "For it will come as a snare on all those

who dwell on the face of the whole earth.

36  "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass,

and to stand before the Son of Man."

God IS LOVE

KS, Carson City, NV

My Children:

 I LOVE YOU.  I AM LOVE

L	“…. "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.” John 14:6 KJV
O	“…. Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.” Revelation 19:6 NKJ
V	“….and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4 NKJ
E	“"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 NKJ

Forever Home

KS, Carson City, NV

My Children,

     Those who know MY Word, know ME.  I know who Mine are.  I love you and I will keep you safe forever more.
     Your forever more with ME is very, very close now.  You know this.  I know you wait expectantly for Jesus to call you home.  Soon, you will be in Paradise.
     Soon, your work on earth is done, and you will come to your forever home to begin your wondrous, eternal life with Jesus.
     It will be joy unthinkable and full of Glory!
     I will be worth it all when you see JESUS.

John 14:2-3 NKJ

2  "In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.

3  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."

We Pray To God, BUT Gabriel May Come

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

     Here are some scriptures that show in both Old Testament & New, that Gabriel is still on the job for God and you.  Have you ever had an angel come to you?  It could have been Gabriel that saved your life, or given you a message of warning or hope.
     We're told in Hebrews 13:8  "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and for ever."  Therefore, all things are possible for those who believe and do not doubt in their heart (Mark 9:23).  If you can believe that satan attacked you, why can't we believe God could send Gabriel in our day?

Gabriel:  Gives important Messages and Understanding To Man – From God

      Stongs's Concordance Says:

01403 layrbg Gabriy’el gab-ree-ale’

from 01397 and 0410, Greek 1043 gabrihl; ; n pr m

AV-Gabriel 2; 2

Gabriel =" warrior of God" or "man of God"

1) an archangel; the angel God used to send messages of great importance to man; sent to Daniel, to Zacharias, and to Mary

Daniel 8:16  And I heard the voice of a man between the banks of Ulai, and he called out and said, "Gabriel, give this man an understanding of the vision."

Daniel 9:21  while I was still speaking in prayer, then the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision previously, came to me in my extreme weariness about the time of the evening offering.

Luke 1:19  The angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Luke 1:26  Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth.

     It's important, in these last days to believe the Word, so look these scriptures up, see what the Holy Spirit tells you.  Who knows, maybe Gabriel will come to you in a dream or in the spirit one day?  

Blessings,

SF - The Lord's Servant

Living Fruit, How Do You Water Your Garden?

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ,

         The Psalm of David Chapter 15 is the perfect example of how we should be living in today’s world!  How often have you wondered about Matthew 7:16-20 saying how others will know us by our fruit?  I'm not talking about just being as good as you can be, no David tells us exactly what's expected of us, IF we want to please God. 

          The Lord has not written the Bible with A, B and C's so anyone can just look up and understand what they need.  No, we have to search it out.  He didn't do it to make it harder for us, He did it to insure the ungodly couldn't get the answers and thereby the blessings. 

          An example of this is in Rev 2:7, where it says "to him that overcomes" and is repeated seven times in chapter's 2 and 3.  Yet, did you notice it doesn't say "how to" overcome?  You have to go to Rev 12:11 to get your answer.  It's the same throughout the Bible (Isaiah 28:9-10). 

          Many people say we don't have to read or obey the Old Testament, because we don't live under the law.  Yet, through years of study I have found that the Old Testament reveals a depth of answers to the message Jesus and his disciples (all Jews) brought us.  Remember, Jesus new the Old Testament and said he came to fulfill it, not eliminate it.  The new beginnings we receive through Christ, came from the root of God's plan which He developed and taught His people in the Old Testament!  When you haven't been raised in the knowledge of the Israelites, I feel it's mandatory to learn what they did right and what they did wrong.  Truly we do not want to live in the past, but neither do we want to repeat the same mistakes over and over again!

          To that end, I feel Psalms Chapter 15 is the A (instructions) and B (promise) of what C (Christ) is telling us in the New Testament to watch for.

PSALM 15:1-5

          This Psalm of David tells us "who does" abide with God and "who does not" abide with God.  All of these instructions are yours to freely choose or to ignore.  BUT, if you choose them, you will win your race as Paul talks about in Hebrews 12:1  "Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,"  for this is what God set before His children - then, now and all future generations.

1)  The person who walks (acts) with integrity (doing what you know to be right).

2)  The person who speaks the truth to themselves, not allowing what the world says to sway their decision.

3)  The person who watches what they say - and refuse to talk negatively about anyone.

4)  The person who refuses to exalt a person based on the material things they have and how they got them, but will honor and help those who walk with the Lord.

5)  The person who is hurting yet doesn't change into an embittered or hardened person.  This person will continue to trust in God no matter what the trial, just like Job did.

6)  The person who gives freely, without expecting anything in return.

7)  The person who can't be bribed or coerced into hurting anyone, especially the innocent.

          David has listed 7 ways to develop your fruit.  He's also shown us 7 fruits to look for in others.  We also get insight into Matthew 6:10  "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." for this is the way we will live in heaven for eternity!  Oh what a glorious day that will be!

          The person who attains to these goals in their life, shall dwell with the Lord.  What's more, according to Psalms 25:12-15 a person who seeks God - He will instruct and tell His secrets to, so their soul will understand and prosper.  If they choose to walk in Him, their descendants will also inherit the land.

          A non-Christian could never comprehend the reasons why we Christians would choose to obey these rules - BUT, the promises from God makes our choice clear.  WE WILL NEVER BE SHAKEN, because 1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.”

          I would exhort all my brothers and sisters in Christ, if your life is constantly upset and you have been wondering where God is, then go over these seven ways to live.  You may need to realign your responses in the world.

          Are you talking against anyone?  It doesn't matter to God if they are His or not, for God said judge not, least you be judged (Luke 6:37).  Are you doing what will help or hurt someone?  When you give your opinion, which by the way is your counsel, is it what Jesus would say or the world?  When you've been hurt, do you get angry and dwell on what that person did to you, becoming spiteful - or letting it go and letting God deal with the problem and heal your hurt?

          These seven principals will set you free and remove the yoke of bondage (Matthew 11:29) you've been living under. 

·       Mentally - Renewing your mind

·       Physically - Being healed

·       Spiritually - Receiving more from God and being a vessel He can use.

          The steps a child takes are small and unsteady.  Yet, as that child grows their pace increases and they cover more ground in less time.  We are in the harvest (John 4:35) and God say's the laborers are few (Luke 10:2).  God will use the children to harvest His crop, but He also needs the adults to cover more ground.  We need to focus more on WHAT GOD SAYS TO DO, then worry about what the world says.

          Finally, I would like to ask you a question.  Every day, mankind is forced to listen to those lovely four letter words coming from someone during a normal conversation.  We hear in the media and TV all about homosexuals, adulters, liars, drunkards, mediums, etc., telling us what THEY think is OK.  Yet the Christians are not giving their opinion - Why?  Also refer to I Chronicles 16:8-36 and Esther 4:13-14 and Psalm 107:2 which agrees with us not keeping silent.

          The Holy Spirit has been dealing with me lately that if the non-Christian can say what they think and I have to listen to it, then why, don't I say what I think - and TOUGH COOKIES if they don't want to hear it!  We're allowed "rebuttal" time, not in anger or judgment, but in the love of our fellowman.  If they don't hear the truth, they can't be harvested.  They can't be set free, because faith comes by hearing and that by the word of God! 

          Think about it.  Start telling everyone your opinion of the truth.  Speak what's on your heart.  That's how we are to spread the Gospel of Jesus to the entire world!  That is how your fruit is revealed.  I’m not talking shoving it down their throats – Heaven forbid!  But when we have a situation, that we got our answer by doing the Word, share that with them (Rev 12:11).

May the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you (Numbers 6:23-27)

SF -The Lord's Servant

Prophets Must Learn To Give Their Words In Love

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

            The Prophets in the Bible have much to teach us, so I thought I’d share some principals we can use today, from the book of Jonah.

           Jonah was God’s prophet, told to go to Nineveh and proclaim God’s judgment against them.  Nineveh was the capital of Assyria (today it's; Iran, Iraq and part of Saudi Arabia) a city of about 120,000.  But Jonah fled to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish, to hide from the Lord.

            Why would Jonah or any of God’s children for that matter, want to hide from the Lord?  History indicates the Assyrians were Israel’s worst enemy.  And I was once told by a historian, that the troops from Nineveh killed Jonah’s family.  So the last thing he wanted to do was have God offer them salvation – in any form.  But being one of God’s prophets (or servants), how could he believe there’s any place he could hide from God?

            I've never seen anywhere in the Bible, “you must forgive 70 x 7 times except...”  And since we don’t live under the old covenant, “an eye for an eye” Deuteronomy 19:21 doesn't apply today.  Thankfully, we have a God of Loving-kindness and Mercy, I can understand Jonah’s rebellion to obey God, I’d be angry if someone killed my family too.  Yet God knows our very thoughts (Luke 11:17 & John 2:25), He new Jonah’s plans – and prepared accordingly.

            Yes, God sent Jonah to Sheol (hell), but to show him what would be IF he followed his emotions, instead of God’s purpose.  So in reality, God was giving Jonah another chance to change (repent) and obey God.  How often have things gone so wrong, against our prayers and we don’t understand why God would allow it to happen?  Could it be that God has another plan for us too, as Jesus did for us (Isaiah 53: 4-6)?

            I can’t speak for everyone, but I believe God puts us on paths (trials) to:

1.     Strengthen us. (Luke 22:32)

2.     Change our direction, like Paul on the road to Damascus. (Acts 26:12-18)

3.     Reveal Himself to us. (John 4:48)

4.    Correct the path we’ve taken. (Philemon 1:4)

5.     Develop our fruit. (Matthew 12:33-37)

6.    Complete what we’ve been called to do. (Psalms 139:13)

           Many lose heart with God, or just get weary with life, while they go through the valleys – learning His purpose for them.  But always remember, He holds our hand, so we don’t fall to far (Psalms 37:23-24).  Best advice I can give anyone, is we have a God who is faithful and a God of fidelity – ask Him to bless you (Jeremiah 4:1-2 AMP) in the time of your trials and reveal what you need to see, then Praise Him in ALL things, because He has a way of working all things together for good.

           Back to Jonah, God wanted him to obey.  Why?  To see, as we must, that He loves all mankind.  Even those who have no knowledge except to follow satan.  Every human has been born to make one important decision – Where will they spend eternity?  And it must be done freely and with the heart.  To make that choice, all must see the truth about God the Creator, Jesus our Savior, Holy Spirit our Comforter/Teacher and Lucifer the wannabe god (Isaiah 14:12-14).

Jonah 2:8-10

“They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy,

but I will sacrifice unto Thee with the voice of thanksgiving;

I will pay that which I have vowed.  Salvation is of the LORD."

And the LORD spoke unto the fish,

and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.”

            Remember, we have a God of second (plus) chances – no matter what we've done, He’ll forgive us and bring us back to His fold (Luke 15:4-7).  There’s only one time limit that I know of – you must come or return to Jesus, before you take your last breath.  I do know there have been people today like Jonah, who have gone to hell and returned, but it was to give their testimony of what hell is really like – a place of torment 24/7 with no exists!

            Back again to Jonah (chapter 4:5-11) where Nineveh fasted, prayed and repented (changed) asking God for forgiveness.  When God saw their works, He revoked His decision and Nineveh was saved, but Jonah still needs help.  That’s all it took for Nineveh and it’s all it takes for us, so we need to be careful about condemning anyone, for we never know when or IF they will turn their life over to the Lord, as we have.  If you have anger still, take another lesson Jonah learned.

            We see Jonah going to the Lord (chapter 4:1-2) very angry.  He said Lord; I knew you were a Gracious and Merciful God.  That’s why he ran in the opposite direction.  Jonah’s desire is to die now, because of the redemption given Nineveh.  That kind of anger had to come from a great deal of hurt.  But God’s only response was – Do you do well to be angry? Do you?

            Jonah sat outside the city in a booth he built, to watch what God would do.  God made a gourd (shading plant) grow up over Jonah to shade (comfort) and deliver him from his evil (judgment).  Yet Jonah only recognized and thankful for the shade it gave him.  In his anger, he couldn’t see God’s loving care, to deliver him from his anger.

            So the next day, God had the gourd wither and brought a hot east wind; making Jonah faint from the heat.  In desperation, again Jonah said, its better I die than live.  God’s response was to ask him, if it was good, he was angry about the loss of a gourd?  Jonah said yes – angry enough to die.

            Notice God’s final answer to Jonah in the Message Bible (Chapter 4:10-11) (paraphrased) “What’s this?  How is it you can change your feeling from pleasure to anger overnight, about a mere shade tree (gourd) in one day that you did nothing to get?  So why can’t I change what I feel about Nineveh from anger to pleasure?  Nineveh has more than 120,000 childlike people who don’t know right from wrong, to say nothing of all these innocent animals.”

            Something we all need to be reminded of from time to time – God may hate sin, but He LOVES SINNERS.  Why?  A sinner can repent (change), but sin cannot.  Did you also notice that God not only cared about innocent people, but the animals too?  Know that God cares about every living thing He created!

            Although Jonah ends here, you should know that he helped restore the territory of Israel (2 Kings 14:25).  Jonah’s also in Matthew 12:39-41, 16:4, 16:17, Luke 11:29-32 comparing him to Jesus being in the earth 3 days and 3 nights.  And how the men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because Nineveh repented, at the preaching of Jonah.

            Finally, (John 1:42 KVJ, NKJ) Jesus’ disciple Simon Peter was in the lineage of Jonah, called the “rock” and Jesus gives him his purpose – “feed My flock” (John 21:15) and we know how much Simon Peter was used in the New Testament.

So for Jonah, I believe he learned his lessons well, since in the New Testament he’s mentioned several times – comparing his life with Jesus, and his descendants learning directly from Jesus – what a lineage.

            Here are some lessons we can apply in our own life and relationships:

1.     You cannot hide from God!

2.     God did and will, even in our anger; love, comfort and deliver us, because He searches our hearts and knows our love for Him.

3.     God always has a purpose when He tells us to do anything.  It can be to warn of judgment, giving people (nations) a chance to repent.  It can be a warning of what’s coming or instructions of what to do.  Whatever it is – don’t hide, just do it for the Lord and praise Him for His plans.

4.    God LOVES even those who haven’t chosen Him yet and so should we.  So pray, intercede and bless the unsaved to be all that God has called them to be.

5.     God LOVES all His Creation – even innocent animals and He’s waiting for the least to the greatest to know it. 

          The moral of Jonah’s story:  God knows the hearts of man.  If they lack knowledge, and cause hurt to you or themselves – it’s only because they don’t have the Holy Spirit YET!  Forgive them, bless them and realize they can’t understand what they’re missing or the goodness of our God.

Matthew 18:33

“Should you not also have had compassion

on your fellow servant,

just as I had pity on you?”

Have compassion and intercede for the hell they’re going through.  Remember, you also walked in their shoes – unsaved and someone prayed and revealed Jesus to you – PTL!

Learn and be blessed in these lessons from Jonah – in these latter days.

SF – The Lord’s Servant

God Uses Ants Too!

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

            There are some stories that just need to be told, that make you laugh and reveal how the Holy Spirit works in correcting us (me) that I thought you'd enjoy.

            Years ago the Lord revealed to me the authority we have in Genesis 1:28.  Since I really liked reading about those "living things that moveth upon the earth" (creepy crawling things), because that meant - ants, bugs, spiders, etc must obey us.  Through the years I've happily taken command over them.

            When I moved to NV, my neighbors would tell me how to eliminate the red ants with borax soap and sugar.  I told them I didn't need to, because I just told the ants and ALL their family members to leave my property in Jesus Name.  The next morning when my neighbors walked by, they saw them gone - what a testimony for our Lord.  This happened on several occasions, and I assure you it happened each time - EXCEPT once...

            In the second year, my uncle moved here.  I was so busy, that for almost 6 months, I rarely had time with our Lord or His Word.  I was so exhausted, that I didn't realize how much time had passed - BUT GOD DID!

            I was on my way out and saw some ants by my walkway.  I said to them, what I always say and went to my uncles.  The next day, they were still there, so I told them again to leave.  Shockingly the 3rd day I was going out and they were still there.  When I asked the Lord what's up, I heard very clearly in my mind - "They're listening to you, AS you're listening to ME."  Needless to say, I immediately went back in the house, called my uncle canceled going and spent the day in His Word.  The ants now listen again - PTL!

            I've been reading the Prophets and in Zechariah 1:6 it reminded me how gently the Holy Spirit corrected me.  He told me several times to get back in the Word, but I had my priorities out of whack and wasn't listening or obeying.   

"But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? Then they repented and said, ‘As the LORD of hosts purposed to do to us in accordance with our ways and our deeds, so He has dealt with us."

            How's the Lord working in your life?  It's up to YOU.  Do you want Him in ALL your life, or just what you can't handle?  I didn't ask Him to help me get my uncle settled.  I didn't ask Him to strengthen me.  I just kept thinking this will be over soon and I'll get back in the Word then.  Exhaustion and sleepless nights became a daily routine - UNTIL I changed my priorities, then I got back my peace, joy and the job done.

            It's your decision, because He'll deal with you based on "your ways and deeds".  He'll only help you (me) when we ask, because He respects our right to choose how we want live.

            The enemy is attacking more and more.  Not just the Christians, but our families too.  Until Jesus comes for us - these last days will not be easy, but with and in Him we will overcome, finishing the race He's set before us.  So fear not, just open the door for Him to help you.  Make your daily "to do list" something like this...

TO DO LIST

 1. Give God Your day 

2. Work - Talk to God about problems/ His answers

3. Make dinner - Praise Him for the day

4. Spend time with family - Thank Him for your blessings

5. Say Prayers For: Israel / Nations / Family / Neighbors / Friends

6. Sleep Peacefully

BLESSINGS TO YOU!

Sandy – The Lord’s Servant

Where IS Your JOY of the Lord?

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters

Before we can find JOY, 

let’s determine what it is...

Strong’s Concordance says:

       1) joy,  gladness                                        =  Being HAPPY – Inside & Out

1a) the joy received from you                     =  When we give help to others

1b) the cause or occasion of joy                 =  Celebrations, holidays, sharing

1b1) of persons who are one's joy         = Family and friends

• It’s rare that different translations translate the same word exactly, but the Authorized Version, New King James, King James 21^st Century and American Standard Version – all have the word JOY listed in them 155 times.  That alone is unique!

How can we express our JOY...

 1 Samuel 18:6 ¶ “And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music.”

• 1^st joy mentioned and it’s a party to rejoice the kings safe return! 

1 Chronicles 12:40  “Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtali, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, meal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel.”

• Sharing what we have.

Ezra 3:13  “So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.”

• Some wept in their joy others shouted.

 Reasons for expressing JOY...

 Esther 8:17  “And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.”

• A life altering situation turned around to our benefit, like when we pray for healing.

Job 29:13  “The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.”

• Sharing wisdom and receiving blessings.

Matthew 2:10  “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.”

• The fulfillment of a promise and/or the end of a journey.

Matthew 25:21  “His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”

• Knowing we obeyed the Lord and it pleased Him.

Matthew 28:8  “And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.”

• Fear of what they would find and “great joy” in finding the tomb empty as Jesus said.

Acts 20:24  “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”

• Focusing and attaining the goals God has called you to – should all be done in Joy!

2 Corinthians 1:24  “Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.”

• Faith will release an action.  Then God responds and the JOY comes in helping others see our Lord.

 Beware of Ungodly JOY...

Job 20:5  “That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?”

• Joy in “self-gratification” or joy that brings no glory to God will always be temporary.  It’s not a spiritual joy that will make the candle within you brighter, but fade away to nothing.

Why we must seek JOY...

 Nehemiah 8:10  “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

• Being happy in our Lord, is the difference between us and the non-believer.  Truly, when we’re happy it takes a lot for the twerp (devil) to depress us – so it’s our STRENGTH in the Lord.

John 15:11 “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”

• It’s a Choice you must make.  You can loose your joy or be full of it!

Hebrews 13:17  “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”

• Joy and blessings only come to those who joyfully help others.  Those who willingly obey the word.  Those that are happy with what they have and hope for more.  Remember, not only is the pastor accountable – BUT EVERY born again believer!

1 John 1:4  “And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”

• The Bible itself was written to you concerning all things pertaining to life and Godliness.  That means knowing God and the enemy.  Learning “How To” walk in right-standing with God and the trick the twerp will use to detour you.

How can I get JOY...

Psalms 5:11 “But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”

• Don’t take God for granted!  Trust in Him and BE HAPPY as you see this manifest in your life. You can also remember your first Love, when you found Jesus.

Psalms 30:5 “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”

• Don’t take God for granted!  Even when we sin, His anger leaves when we repent.  Find the Joy in the morning, by forgiving yourself and rejoicing in the covering blood.

Galatians 5:22  “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, JOY, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law”

• Joy is the second fruit listed and must be developed in your spirit.  The fruit of the spirit is also the character of God that we should be seeking. 

2 Corinthians 7:13  “Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.”

• You can receive joy from others, just as Paul was comforted and received joy when he saw Titus – because he was joyful and refreshed in his spirit and ready to do more for the Lord.  Seeing the joy of others is addictive, especially when you helped them see the truth.  It makes you want to run out and tell others to help them get happy too!

How to keep your JOY...

Phillipians 2:12-18  READ...

• Obey the Scripture (Lord) whether you’re with Christians or not.
• Act and speak as if the Holy Spirit is there with you – For He is!
• Don’t grumble in what you do.  Do everything happily as if you’re doing if for Jesus.
• Be above this perverse generation, shinning a light of hope to the world.
• Hold fast in all you do for Him, because no word will return void if you keep the faith.
• Rejoice in your knowledge, wisdom and faith as you follow Him and receive the joy in His fullness.
• Share your joy with others, Remember:  Revelation 12:11  “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” ALWAYS – Seek Him FIRST and the rest shall follow.

Let’s start with asking Him
to increase our JOY....

Lord, forgive my sins.  Forgive me for taking for granted the gifts You’ve given me daily. 

 Lord, I claim Psalms 51:12  and ask You to “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”

 Lord, give me the eyes to see your mighty works.  Let me joyfully praise You from this day forward,

for every answered prayer.  For the family You’ve given me, for the job I have and especially for those You send my way.  Teach me to rejoice in You while in the valley or on the mountain. 

Lord, I know without You I can do nothing – but with, ALL things are possible, so I can rejoice that You are my Lord and Savior – IN JESUS NAME AMEN!

God Bless & GRACE GRACE (Zech 4:6-7)

Sandy F.

This scripture is from the Authorized Version (AV) Bible.

Be Wise Like King Solomon

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters

King Solomon

     Solomon wrote 3 Books of the Bible; Proverbs, Ecclesiastics and Song of Solomon.  See what happens when you SERVE OTHERS and worry about them.  You are blessed 3 times above what you can imagine. - PTL  AMEN.  Since King Solomon was the wisest man on earth, why not follow his example on how he got there?

     I Kings 3:3  “Now Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the statutes of his father David,...”

     I’m sure, the majority of people reading this love the Lord, so you’ve already accomplished the first step.  The next step comes from obedience, a requirement to get any victory. 

I Kings 3:5  “...the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, at night; and God said. “Ask what you wish Me to give you.”

I Kings 3:7  “...yet I am but a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.”

     Solomon made his request known to God and admitted he was but a child and unsure how to proceed.  I know for myself how true this is.  I may be considered an adult legally, but spiritually I’m learning something new every day as any child does. 

I Kings 3:9-10  “So give Thy servant an understanding heart to judge Thy people to discern between good and evil...

And it was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.”

     The best part, in these Scriptures, is that God was pleased that Solomon asked, not something for himself, but to make him a better servant to God and man.  Solomon’s goal was to rule his people.  Our goal is to help others and in the process, let God take care of us.  It’s time for that overdue talk with God.  Let Him know your heart.  Tell Him you’re unsure of what to do or where to go and like Solomon, God will help you according to your words.  Remember, when we ask, we receive and you’ll please the Lord too!

I Kings 3:12-13  “behold, I have done according to your words.  Behold I have given you a wise and discerning heart,...

And I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor,...”

      God not only made Solomon the wisest man on earth who could discern good from evil, but also made him the most honest and richest man ever born.  Solomon had to rule a country with people who did not have the Holy Spirit.  We just need to open ourselves to the Lord and with the Holy Spirit’s teaching and comfort, doing the right thing.  He truly will give you the desires of your heart then.

     Here’s my recommendation, ASK GOD to give you understanding of what you should apply from His book, His Word.  ASK GOD to give you discernment to know when to move on His behalf.  It’s always been about you asking, seeking and knocking.(Matthew 7:7)

Psalm 103:1-5  “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name. 

  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of his benefits;

  Who pardons all your iniquities; Who heals all your diseases;

  Who redeems your life from the pit; Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;

  Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.”

      This book will help you redirect your path.  As you start applying God’s power and provisions available to you, you’ll see a marked change in your Spiritual growth.  You’ll no longer be afraid of what the devil (world) will do, because you’ll be to busy chasing after him ¾ doing the will of your Father  ¾ harvesting the field!

Blessings & Peace, Peace (Pray Isaiah 57:19 daily for Israel)

Sandy 

LOOK UP

KS, Carson City, NV

My Children,

     You see the news.  The world is in shambles.  The media covers more than just a couple of catastrophes each night.  It is beginning to be hard to keep count.
     MY People see the signs.  They know the times.  Yes, MY Own wonder just how long things will continue before Jesus calls them home.
     I tell you that HE is coming soon.  Your hearts and spirits are in tune with MY Timing.  You know that you are at the very door.
     Do you see how signs of the end have occurred?  ALL are fulfilled.

Luke 21:28 NKJ

 "Now when these things begin to happen, 

look up and lift up your heads, 

because your redemption draws near."

My Prodigals

KS, Carson City, NV

My Children, 

     I have heard your prayers for your's and MY Prodigals.  The time is very limited for them to come back to ME.
     I will set MY Hand to dealing with them quickly.
     The fence-sitting for these is over.  I will remove the stumbling blocks that are being used by the enemy to pull MY Prodigals away from ME.
     Whatever the reason is to cause these, to stumble shall be removed!  I know the "what's and who's" being used to cause them to waiver.
     Watch as I work quickly and furiously to bring them back to ME in the short time left.
     The enemy's tools shall be stripped from his hands!

1 John 4:4 KJV

" Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them, 

because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world."