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Today's Postcard
December 27 2008
Double for your Trouble
Many people have been asking me what the Lord is saying concerning 2009. Friends, the question itself is an indictment against those who ask it.
Remember what is said in Matthew 6:31-34 (NLT) 31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
All whose eyes are upon the world which passes away and not the Kingdom which goes on forever, must repent of their sin of unbelief and return to the immutable Word of the Lord, have their faith restored and do their first works again according to holy scripture.
Anxious and fearful hearts are keeping God's people from receiving the blessings of God's faithfulness and is keeping them in total darkness and alienated from the life of God. Such double mindedness renders their faith ineffective and they cannot receive anything from God.
Having said that, I went into a Fast just before Thanksgiving. I asked the Lord to to forgive His people of their unbelief and to speak His heart and reveal His mind for those who were His chosen. I knew He would speak specifically to the times and give instruction in righteousness as He always does.
Now these are the events that happened during and after the fast:
The first night of the fast:
I was instructed of the Lord to buy golden ink pens for all of those who were around me and around my wife. These were to be personalized pen and pencil sets with each of their names inscribed on the barrel of each pen and pencil. The next day in the mail I received my Sam's club bill. Attached to the envelope of the bill was an ad for just such a pen and pencil set in 24 karat gold.
Busily I typed out a list of names of all the adults in our Church and all the co-workers at Sheila's office. Altogether there were forty names. I called the printing company and ordered the pens by way of fax.
On the second day of the Fast:
The Lord gave me scripture passages from Revelation and from Psalms.
Revelation 3:18-22 (KJV) 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. 22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Psalms 34:17 (NLT) The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.
Now on the third day of the Fast:
The Lord said to all who are the chosen according to My purpose: "I am going to give to my faithful ones double for all their troubles. I will restore to those who are faithful and to those who seek me double what they have lost and double that which was stolen from them in previous years." He also said: "As for those who forsook Him and followed their own pernicious ways that there was going to be double the troubles of previous years in order to bring them inline with His will.
Another scripture given on the third day of the Fast:
Exodus 22:7 (NLT) “Suppose someone leaves money or goods with a neighbor for safekeeping, and they are stolen from the neighbor’s house. If the thief is caught, the compensation is double the value of what was stolen.
THE CONFIRMATIONS WHICH FOLLOWED:
After hearing this word from the Lord I broke fast. That afternoon the Pen Company called me and told me they had made a mistake with my order and that they had sent me a double order, but that I would only be charged for one set.
On Thanksgiving day my family was coming to visit and I had ordered Turkey, dressing and beans for about 40 people. I told the Restaurant that was preparing the food that I was going to have to have a duplicate order for my Church family on the following Sunday. When we went to pick up the meal for that Sunday. The proprietor said that the meal was already paid for. That was food for eighty people folks and I was charged only for one order.
I had also ordered a coconut creme pie for Thanksgiving from a lady who was raising money for her chemo treatments. She had breast cancer so a nurse in our church fellowship was taking the orders for cakes and pies for her. When the nurse brought the pies to my house, she said that the lady had purchased too much pie filling and had an extra shell and so she felt she should make me two pies for the price of one.
Also, on Sunday a lady who didn't have a lot to give came to church and placed two checks in the collection plates and testified before the congregation that she was told of the Lord to give twice what she normally gave in tithes and offerings. She did this without knowing what the Lord had said to me earlier that week.
The following Tuesday, a lady came to my office for family counseling. The Lord spoke through me to her, that she had known the Lord and had backslidden by holding on to cares instead of casting them upon the Lord. She confessed it was so and repented. As she was leaving my office a double rainbow appeared in the sky just outside of our home. She was astonished. GOD SPOKE TO HER CLEARLY ! She said to me in front of my home: "He really does care for me!" with tears in her eyes she shoved a check in my hand and it was twice the amount the session would have been.
The new year has not started yet but the confirmations have been many and are still happening. The Lord said that this blessing was transferable to all who heard and believed. We share this with you in obedience to the Lord and I know that those who seek and obey the Lord will receive double for their troubles in the year to come.
May each of you Be Doubly Blessed,
Ron & Sheila Powell
11/05/08
"American exceptionalism the new religion"
First: The Lord Gave me two scriptures while in prayer about current events:
Isaiah 5:18-23 (GW) 18 How horrible it will be for those who string people along with lies and empty promises, whose lives are sinful. 19 They say, "Let God hurry and quickly do his work so that we may see what he has in mind. Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel happen quickly so that we may understand what he is doing." 20 How horrible it will be for those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness into light and light into darkness, who turn what is bitter into something sweet and what is sweet into something bitter. 21 How horrible it will be for those who think they are wise and consider themselves to be clever. 22 How horrible it will be for those who are heroes at drinking wine, who are champions at mixing drinks, 23 who declare the guilty innocent for a bribe, who take away the rights of righteous people.
THEN /
Hos 5:15 I will go [and] return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
Ladies and Gentlemen
I heard in the Spirit, the Words "American exceptionalism"; the new religion.
I then looked up the meaning and give to you the definitions from wickpedia On-line for your own understanding.
American exceptionalism
(def. "exceptionalism") refers to the belief that the United States differs qualitatively from other developed nations, because of its national credo, historical evolution, or distinctive political and religious institutions.
Many view American exceptionalism as a product of veiled nationalistic chauvinism, or even jingoism. The term can also be used in a negative sense by critics of American policies to refer to a willful nationalistic ignorance of faults committed by the American government.
Chauvinism
Is extreme and unreasoning partisanship on behalf of a group to which one belongs, especially when the partisanship includes malice and hatred towards a rival group. A frequent contemporary use of the term in English is male chauvinism, which refers to the belief that men are superior to women.
Jingoism
is defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as "extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy".[1] In practice, it refers to the avocation of the use of threats of or actual force against other countries in order to safeguard what they perceive as their country's national interests, and colloquially to excessive bias in judging one's own country as superior to others.
The Lord shows me a Nation and a Church intoxicated with nationalism and warns that this trust in human saviors is a trust in the flesh which He has warned would lead to a curse upon our land.
The Lord says: There is but one anchor for men in this hour. The Lord says, and there is no other God beside Me. No other Savior.
He warns: "Repent of looking to the arm of the flesh or seeking answers among those who are moved by every wind of doctrine, for I have given you a more sure Word of Prophecy." Return to Me and I will return to you," says the Lord!
Friday October 17, 2008
Be Prepared
Thank you all again for your prayers and I can't begin to thank you enough for wanting to hear the Lord during these horrid times we are entering into. I know our God reigns and He is asking us to put our eyes on heaven and look again at His word with Spirit Eyes as He unlocks the sealed mysteries of Daniel and Revelations.
Locallywe are beginning to put aside dry goods and foods in air tight containers. Knowing that the Lord has told us through His word that perilous times are coming and that the Bride should be prepared to endure till the end. We should have food, medical supplies, matches, and essential needs, toiletries, paper products, and water purification tablets set aside so that we are not threatened by the antichrist spirit that prevails in the Land for a period just before the Lord's return.
The scene unfolding on the horizon is for greater government control and a loss of personal human freedoms unless God intervenes. We must network with other born again believers if there is to be a remnant Church and one that endures to the time of Christ return.
The difference between the five foolish virgins and the five wise was preparation. One had enough oil to Last and the other did not. (Mat 25:1-13) Purchasing things we now enjoy as comforts may soon be a thing of the past if you are not in the system and do not take a government assigned number...(Computer chip or mark in your hand or forehead).
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Revelation 13:11-18 (GW) 11 I saw another beast come from the earth, and it had two horns like a lamb. It talked like a serpent. 12 The second beast uses all the authority of the first beast in its presence. The second beast makes the earth and those living on it worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed. 13 The second beast performs spectacular signs. It even makes fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people. 14 It deceives those living on earth with the signs that it is allowed to do in front of the {first} beast. It tells those living on earth to make a statue for the beast who was wounded by a sword and yet lived. 15 The second beast was allowed to put breath into the statue of the {first} beast. Then the statue of the {first} beast could talk and put to death whoever would not worship it. 16 The second beast forces all people-important and unimportant people, rich and poor people, free people and slaves-to be branded on their right hands or on their foreheads. 17 It does this so that no one may buy or sell unless he has the brand, which is the beast's name or the number of its name. 18 In this situation wisdom is needed. Let the person who has insight figure out the number of the beast, because it is a human number. The beast's number is 666.
Knowing the Lords word on this will help guide us through and prepare for the perils which exist prior to the Lords return. I tell you this so that you can prepare others around you. After three dreams and tons of scriptural confirmations from the Lord, I am more than aware of the season we are marching into. God would not allow anything without telling His prophets first. I know many who want to believe it is not so. Even some whose doctrines do not allow for any discomforting of saints, This is utter denial even though they are watching it play out in Washington and Wall Street right now.
The Word I have from the Lord is: "I told you before hand...Prepare My People. For better understanding See the story of Joseph of old. (Gen 37)
If the word Remnant means anything, then we understand only a piece off the Bolt or a small amount will actually be prepared for the return of the Lord Jesus. Think about the following scripture in light of perils which have been foretold:
Matthew 24:8-14 (GW) 8 All of these are only the beginning pains {of the end}. 9 "Then they will hand you over to those who will torture and kill you. All nations will hate you because you are committed to me. 10 Then many will lose faith. They will betray and hate each other. 11 Many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 And because there will be more and more lawlessness, most people's love will grow cold. 13 But the person who endures to the end will be saved. 14 "This Good News about the kingdom will be spread throughout the world as a testimony to all nations. Then the end will come.
Listen to the Lord: Matthew 24:17-22 (GW) 17 Those who are on the roof should not come down to get anything out of their houses. 18 Those who are in the field should not turn back to get their coats. 19 "How horrible it will be for the women who are pregnant or who are nursing babies in those days. 20 Pray that it will not be winter or a day of worship when you flee. 21 There will be a lot of misery at that time, a kind of misery that has not happened from the beginning of the world until now and will certainly never happen again. 22 If God does not reduce the number of those days, no one will be saved. But those days will be reduced because of those whom God has chosen. 2300 mornings and evenings according to the book of Daniel.
Perilous times are not the the times of the wrath of God that will come upon the earth ( they precede the wrath that is to come). It is a time where the adversary knows his time is short and will begin to assail saints to the point they have to flee into the wilderness places to survive and those who have prepared ahead of time will have provisions hidden to last until the Lord returns.
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Revelation 12:12-17 (GW) 12 Be glad for this reason, heavens and those who live in them. How horrible it is for the earth and the sea because the Devil has come down to them with fierce anger, knowing that he has little time left." 13 When the serpent saw that it had been thrown down to earth, it persecuted the woman who had given birth to the boy. 14 The woman was given the two wings of the large eagle in order to fly away from the snake to her place in the wilderness, where she could be taken care of for a time, times, and half a time. (= a shortened period) 15 The snake's mouth poured out a river of water behind the woman in order to sweep her away. 16 The earth helped the woman by opening its mouth and swallowing the river which had poured out of the serpent's mouth. 17 The serpent became angry with the woman. So it went away to fight with her other children, the ones who keep God's commands and hold on to the testimony of Jesus.
Daniel said it this way: Daniel 7:25-26 (GW) 25 He will speak against the Most High God, oppress the holy people of the Most High, and plan to change the appointed times and laws. The holy people will be handed over to him for a time, times, and half of a time. 26 But judgment will be handed down, his power will be taken away, and he will be completely and permanently destroyed.
Daniel 8:23-26 (GW) 23 "In the last days of those kingdoms, when rebellions are finished, a stern-looking king who understands mysterious things will rise to power. 24 He will become very strong, but not by his own strength. He will cause astounding destruction and will be successful in everything he does. He will destroy those who are powerful along with some holy people. 25 He will cleverly use his power to deceive others successfully. He will consider himself to be great and destroy many people when they don't expect it. He will oppose the Commander of Commanders, but he will be defeated, though not by any human power. 26 The vision about the {2,300} evenings and mornings that was explained to you is true. Seal the vision, because it is about things that will happen in the distant future."
The Word from the Lord is to be prepared for the perils about to face God's Holy people.
I know you think this may be extreme ... Wouldn't that be nice if it was. The People in Orissa India didn't think Muslims would slaughter their children, Rape their women, burn their houses and houses of worship to the ground either. But one month ago Muslim and Hindu factions proved these things will in fact happen in our day.
Our country is about to elect it's first Muslim to the highest office in this land.
Could this happen in America? The Lord is preparing the Church for these days right now! In days to come we will need to know the difference between the truly born again and the religious, because the religious will be deceived by the great deceiver and will betray true Christians, some even to their death.
2 Thessalonians 2:8-12 (GW) 8 Then the man of sin will be revealed and the Lord Jesus will destroy him by what he says. When the Lord Jesus comes, his appearance will put an end to this man. 9 The man of sin will come with the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous and wonderful signs. But they will be lies. 10 He will use everything that God disapproves of to deceive those who are dying, those who refused to love the truth that would save them. 11 That's why God will send them a powerful delusion so that they will believe a lie. 12 Then everyone who did not believe the truth, but was delighted with what God disapproves of, will be condemned.
The Good News is when Christ returns in power, He will turn the Governments of this world over to those who are faithful to the end. Let's not be deceived. Let's prepare before it is to late.
Tuesday June 3, 2008
"IN WHOM DO YOU TRUST?"
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (KJV) 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
"Ask My people in whom do they trust? Where do they go when seeking comfort or supply? Who shall supply them when their needs arise?"
Beloved,
Yes, it is time to undertake the greatest of task, the task of helping mankind see their need of Christ. Let your words return my people to faith in God alone! For it is a great work to make men see themselves as hopeless without Christ. Yes, it is a glorious work to establish them in humility by stripping away the lie of self-dependence and the notion of self-righteousness. For today I have come with healing for My elect, for My chosen. I will manifest My presence and extend grace when humility and helplessness is again revealed and embraced. Yes, I tell you all faith is void if not in God through the finished work of Christ Jesus.
Is not the boast of the unbelieving: When did we NOT do these things? Are there not multitudes who trust in themselves rather than Christ?
Beloved, remind My people that pure faith places no confidence in the works of the flesh, nor finds place for trust in frail and fallible humanity. All means of fleshly glorification must be thoroughly crucified in order to receive that which I am ready to dispense. Only when man finds no visible resources can true faith be exercised to procure the unseen supply. Know that My love and power shine brightest in the darkest hours of the faith filled soul. An apparent lack is a joyous occasion for My children. It is during such trials of faith, that the faithful look with childlike expectancy for My ever present supply.
Remind My people that they can only learn security in Me when there is no evidence of a supply, only then am I made manifest as their adequacy and their sure supply.
Tell My people that great needs only serve to focus the spirit of My people for My power and provision to be revealed. Ask My children, if they truly take Me at My word and trust in My unfailing promises? Remind My people that they are not as those who boast of human adequacy; for their faith must act out of a different reality... The unseen supply. It is in their weakness that My strength is made manifest.
Now Go! Do all I have placed within your heart to do. No, not because you are adequate within yourself, nor that you feel you have the supply to accomplish it within your reach; but move forward as My witness, knowing that I am at work in you and that it is My Spirit prompting you to accomplish this work at this time.
Tuesday May 27, 2008
"The Christ life"
Acts 17:27-28 (KJV) 27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
John 15:5 (KJV) I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
My Child,
I am the call within you that stirs your desires toward Me. By My very being I draw you after Me. I have intricately woven Myself into your desires so that you will be all that I have called you to be ( a new creation in Christ Jesus). Yes, even your longings to intercede in prayer for others is My call for your attention. This is the Christ life, My Spirit is ever infusing you with the grace and the strength to carry out My plans. Your vigilance in observing the opportunities to show charity to others and even your very desire to love at all are all infusions of My desire within you.
Beloved, I share all your pain and your sorrows, your challenges and your opportunities. It would be a delusion of the carnal nature to think that you are living separate from Me. I have made my abode in your inmost self. Do not dwell in the past nor go into a future looking for another meaning or purpose to your existence, but look now to Me within you, the fullness of abundant life. I am the very life of your life so that you may now say, "it is no longer I but Christ in Me the hope of Glory."
March 12, 2008
"Faithful"
Beloved,
Changes are coming that will affect the way you think and act. Changes will mark a new pathway of discovery. You cannot return to the old. This is a new day and all things will become fresh and new. I have, indeed, made My way known to you and will continue to do so. You are not alone. I am by your side, and I will accompany you all the way through. Yet today, I see your concerns for your children, for their safety, and salvation and for those around you who have not awakened to the truth of My Word. I promise you that I am more than able to restore the fallen, quicken the lost, and deliver all those who are enslaved to sin. Trust me to do what seems impossible to you in the flesh. Shall I continue to remind you of My limitless power to all those who believe and live according to my Purpose? Have Faith in God! Have I not done all I have promised you?
March 5, 2008
Luke 6:28-31 (GW) 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who insult you. If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other cheek as well. If someone takes your coat, don't stop him from taking your shirt. Give to everyone who asks you for something. If someone takes what is yours, don't insist on getting it back. 31 “Do for other people everything you want them to do for you.
"The Path to Victory"
My Children,
I know all that you need, and I will meet every need for you as you maintain your spiritual composure in faith. Render no evil for evil! But render good in the face of evil and thus fulfill the law of Christ. Do not obsess over hindrances, nor complain about the problems which rise before you, but speak to these mountains in faith and they will obey you. Do you feel as though you are alone or without help, that you are a victim of the whims of an evil generation? This is a deception from the evil one! I tell you again, that I am with you and that I am for you. Knowing this, who can be against you and prosper? Vengeance belongs to Me, sayeth the Lord. Yet I tell you, it is an evil to act independently of Me or to look for another way to accomplish your own desires. Have I not taught you that you can do nothing without Me. I tell you that as you keep your heart fixed upon Me and My promises, I will give you the desires of your heart. Never retreat into worry about anything, but in every situation let Me know what you have need of, thanking Me for the answer to your request. Resist leaning upon your own intellect or the strength of thine own hand to accomplish the least thing. Come to Me, Trust Me, and I will accomplish the impossible task. I will give you the victory as you patiently wait upon Me!
February 11, 2008
1 Corinthians 2:9 (GW) But as Scripture says: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."
"Boundless Supply"
My People,
You should believe and recognize that I ordain and orchestrate even the seemingly insignificant details of your lives. Then why entertain ye doubts when I have given to you precious promises which can never fail those who learn to trust in Me? I ask you, in whose arm do you trust? Whose might hath brought thee this far? Only the fool takes credit for that which I have done. Have I not taught thee that to lean upon the arm of the flesh is the way of cursing? The way of the flesh is finite...limited to what you may ask or think.
When you resign your doubts and come to Me for real answers, I will show you things you do not know. My wisdom excels that of every foe! Therefore, as obedient children, hear My words and take a leap of faith into the realm of the supernatural. I will meet that step with tangible substance.
As genuine faith touches My limitless supply, the doors of Heaven swing open wide. I tell you that when your faith is satisfied with a little My children, a little is what you shall have. When your faith ponders My boundless supply, then the impossible is made possible and the road before the holds no limits, saith the Lord.
Impossibility dwells in the minds of those who do not know Me. But I have taught you that I am God and there is nothing to difficult for Me. Therefore, again I say to you, limit not the hands that are ready to bless you and you shall surely see that I am more than able to make all blessings abound toward you.
Know this, I will lead thee into the path of blessing which I have prepared for you and I will restore all that has been taken from you one hundred fold, and yes in the life to come I shall give thee eternal life, says the Lord
February 3, 2008
A Promise of Faithfulness Rewarded
Hebrews 10:23-25 (GW) 23 We must continue to hold firmly to our declaration of faith. The one who made the promise is faithful. 24 We must also consider how to encourage each other to show love and to do good things. 25 We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming.
Beloved,
Be faithful to use what you have been given, to teach the truths released unto you in this day, for these will be greatly used to draw many into a living and vital relationship with the Son. I call you to stand firm, stay strong in the Spirit and stay on track, for in due time you will see the power of My hand moving to accomplish all those things that I have promised you. Put your full trust in Me, for I can and will supply you with all your needs. Many are looking to you for direction. This beloved, is because they see that your heart is stayed on Me, and they see the radiance of My presence within you. They are looking to you, for they see that you are one of mine and that I have called and chosen you to lead My people. Yes, I have called you to be an example to them of one who has found the way. Therefore, I am giving you the desires of your heart. You will marvel at the abundance I release unto you. You will see multitudes coming into the Kingdom of God. You will see the fruit of your labor in the lives of those around you. You are strategically positioned and the plan that I have laid out before you is about to be fulfilled. As I provide the way for these to be done, I will also give you what is needed to do the job. So follow the instructions I give you. I will put the whole project together, so follow one step at a time and you will see the whole project accomplished from start to finish.
January 14, 2008
Isaiah 61:2 (NLT) He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord's favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies.
"FAVOR & RETRIBUTION"
Beloved,
I hear the deep desires of your heart and I will answer your cries. I am able to do that which no man is capable of. I will lead and guide you as much and as often as you allow Me the opportunity. I will give you the desires of your heart as you learn to trust in Me with all the issues of your life. As you relinquish the reigns of control, you will see changes occurring in and around you that no man could accomplish. Things will change, people and mind sets too, all of these will be turned around. Though you do not see how, I am at work to accomplish this for you. As you turn and trust in the Lord your Godwith all your heart, you will see how I have worked in your life and the lives of your loved ones to bring them into the kingdom and into My Kingdom plan. In the coming season there shall be victory in My camp and My people will once again rejoice with shouts of joy. For my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD. As it is written; "You will have plenty to eat, and you will be full. You will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has performed miracles for you. My people will never be ashamed." Yes, all is working according to My plan and purpose. One day you will see the fruit of what I have been doing. Do not be worried by what you observe or hear today, for I am doing a work in this day that you would not believe, even if I told you. It is beyond all you could ever ask or think.
Luke 12:29-32 (NLT) 29 "And don't be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don't worry about such things. 30 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. 31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. 32 "So don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
January 8, 2008
"THIS IS THE WAY, WALK IN IT!"
Isaiah 30:20-21 (GW) 20 The Lord may give you troubles and hardships. But your teacher will no longer be hidden from you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes. 21 You will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way. Follow it, whether it turns to the right or to the left."
My Children,
Do not let negative thinking or discouragement rule in your hearts, and turn a deaf ear to those who would try to rob you of your joy, yes turn from those who would try to persuade you to look to the arm of the flesh or the inspiration of men to accomplish the slightest task. Am I not able to do all for you that I have promised? Then I say to you, adjust your thinking, trust Me to do what I have promised. Expect Me to do great exploits on your behalf. Do not be thrown off track by the unbelief of those who stand in the wisdom of men, for this is foolishness to Me, but be confirmed in that which I have promised you. Get back into the truth of My word. Get Refocused on what I have spoken and believe that I am faithful to keep My promises to all who have faith in Me, saith the Lord. Take authority in the realm of the spirit and do not back down to nay sayers or opposing forces. Stand upon My Word alone when the winds of adversity begin to blow and I will make a way for you. For if I have allowed adversity, it is to prove to you the surety of that upon which you stand. You are planted and yes ye shall stand, for I have your future in My hands, the Lord says. And yes, I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. I won't let you fail. I won't let you down.
Psalms 37:23-25 (KJV) 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
December 25, 2007
""New life into dry ground"
Isaiah 43:19-21 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
... I provide water in the desert and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.
My children,
I have been at work quietly behind the scenes qualifying; testing, and yes, changing many of you to perfectly fit into new places of authority. I will continue to elevate My people, even as sin and lawlessness continue to unfold over all the earth. For I have promised that the path of the just shall be as the shining light which shineth more and more brightly unto the perfect day, and the way of the rebel shall be as darkness which shall cause them to stumble.
My people, I have released an anointing to break yokes, to eliminate burdens, and elevate my faithful ones, and though sin abounds, My grace will much more abound. Though flood tides of evil shall come upon all nations, My promise to you My Children, is that more grace shall abound toward those of you who know My ways, and obey My Word.
This shall be a season of the fullness of joy, of great gladness, of the lifting of longstanding burdens. For it is my desire to see My people free, joyful, and having all sufficiency. And for all who can accept this, you shall surely see My faithfulness abound toward you as a season of refreshing and revival comes to My elect in the first months of the coming year.
My children, you haven't seen anything yet, I shall give increase to those who have been faithful in the smallest of task. For this was your foundation for those things which I have appointed you to do, and now it is time to come out of obscurity and let your light shine before all men.
And I say to you that my latter glory will be greater than my former glory. During this coming season of refreshing and revival I will open up the windows of heaven and I will pour out of my Spirit on all flesh, saith the Lord. You will see my glory cloud with your own eyes. There will be times when you will walk into my house and you will be unable to stand. Yes, during this coming revival you will receive your greatest miracles and I will answer those prayers that you have whispered to Me all of your life.
Yes, I am breathing new life into dry ground and dry things. Once again the wilderness places will bloom with tender new life. Therefore, do not be discourage, do not give up hope. I have promised, and I am with you and I will protect you and I will provide for you, says the Lord.
December 21, 2007
"Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord"
Jude 1:4-8 (GW) 4 Some people have slipped in among you unnoticed. Not long ago they were condemned in writing for the following reason: They are people to whom God means nothing. They use God's kindness as an excuse for sexual freedom and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. 5 I want to remind you about what you already know: The Lord once saved his people from Egypt. But on another occasion he destroyed those who didn't believe. 6 He held angels for judgment on the great day. They were held in darkness, bound by eternal chains. These are the angels who didn't keep their position of authority but abandoned their assigned place. 7 What happened to Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities near them is an example for us of the punishment of eternal fire. The people of these cities suffered the same fate that God's people and the angels did, because they committed sexual sins and engaged in homosexual activities. 8 Yet, in a similar way, the people who slipped in among you are dreamers. They contaminate their bodies with sin, reject the Lord's authority, and insult his glory.
The Lord God Says:
I have sent forth my Spirit to search the reigns of your hearts, For judgment must first begin in My house if you are to be received of Me and walk with Me in white and spotless apparel.
Yes, I am seeking for those who have washed their Spiritual garments and have through the truth of My Word withdrawn themselves from the snare of sin that was so often laid for them.
Yes, I am seeking for those who by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost have aligned themselves with My Holy Purpose. Yes, you who have been radically changed and have been given a new (divine) nature. I now am calling for you to take up My Mantel and go forth in My Authority because you have loved the truth and have not been contaminated by the doctrines of the evil one.
My children, many of you are not even known upon the earth, for you have not made for yourselves a reputation among men, but I say to you, that you are known in heaven. Yes, for a season I have hidden many of you away, and in your places of obscurity (wilderness places) I have protected you, and I have nurtured you on the hidden Manna of My Word. I have called you to be My spiritual warriors and I have heard your cries to revive My people and restore My Church. Yes, and I have remitted your sins and imparted My righteousness that you may go forth in power, yes, as My witnesses to the lost and to remind the backslidden of My Holy standard.
It is now time to arise from the wilderness and to make your journey, exercising your delegated authority and proclaiming My standard of righteousness from pure hearts. For holiness is needed to maintain a place of authority and to keep My abiding presence with you as you go forth.
I am sending you out as sheep among wolves to strike a blow at the root of the tree, to restore My church to righteousness. For many years now, My people have been led to believe that grace is permission to follow their own pernicious ways and many false prophets have even taught and authorized My children to do so. Yes, many false teachers have perverted the way of righteousness, so I am sending you forth, not only expose the fruit of those, but strike the root of the tree.
Many of My people have followed the ways of pernicious men and missed the mark of the high calling which is in Christ Jesus. Some have sinned away the day of their visitation because they have sought each other's praise and have not looked for the praise that comes from their maker and only Lord God. Many in My Church have resolved that being filled with the Holy Spirit is optional, even unnecessary. Remind them My people, that without My Spirit they cannot be My Children or inheritors of the good things which are to come.
Yes, My church must be endued with My Spirit in order to overcome the spirit of compromise that has rendered the church powerless. My Call is going forth throughout the nations. Those who have ears to hear, hear what the Spirit is saying. Call My people to wholehearted repentance. Shout aloud the cry that all who have exalted themselves will soon be humbled, and all who presumed to lead without My calling will soon be exposed. Those who have humbled themselves will be anointed and will speak as My chosen and elect and yes at that time, the works I have done will be done through those who have been prepared by My own hand. An Army I have hidden away for My holy purpose. Arise My Army, Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord.
December 19, 2007
"Dishonest Motives"
Luke 16:15 (GW) So Jesus said to them, "You try to justify your actions in front of people. But God knows what's in your hearts. What is important to humans is disgusting to God.
My Children,
My ways are not the ways of men. For this reason I have called you to come out from among them and be ye a separate people. I have given you all that ye require. I will faithfully carry you to the end. Seek ye no reputation among men, nor look for a place of boasting. All such activity is the fruit of pride and all such action will result in My resistance and ultimately My rejection, saith the Lord. I have not ask you to act upon impulse or human thought and then inquire of Me, but I have ask you to acknowledge Me and I will direct your thoughts and activities.
Yes, I will give you words to speak and lead you in the path eternal. Many of My people have forsaken the path of righteousness and laud the acts of their own hands. Oh foolish one's return to Me and look to no other Savior. For truly I say to you there is no other. Who but God will approve or disapprove in such a way as to separate the obedient from the disobedient and the believer from the unbeliever.
When I sent forth My only begotten Son into the world, He emptied himself of position, pomp, and rights, so that he could be filled with the glory of the Father. He spoke not of himself, but spoke of One who sent Him. Human reasoning would never lead a man to a stable or a cross, yet My son embraced earthly humility that He might obtain a more profound name in the heavenlies.
My Children, as My son was in the world, so shall you also be. Seek not for sovereign endorsement for thine own plans, but humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and I will lift you up. Enquire of Me and I will shine a light upon the narrow path that leadeth to life everlasting.
Those who speak their own thoughts are looking for their own glory. But the man who wants to bring glory to the one who sent him is a true teacher and doesn't have dishonest motives. Do not heed any new teaching which would lead you to believe that I have called you to a reputation of any merit. I have called you to be a servant of all men. Have I not taught you that the one who is least among all of you is the one who is greatest.
December 07, 2007
Who Shall Instruct the Almighty
Job 42:1-4 (NLT) 1 Then Job replied to the Lord: 2 "I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. 3 You asked, 'Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?' It is I-and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me. 4 You said, 'Listen and I will speak! I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.'
Philippians 4:4-7 (GW) 4 Always be joyful in the Lord! I'll say it again: Be joyful! 5 Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near. 6 Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks. 7 Then God's peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.
My People,
I do not bow down to man, nor am I bound by the agendas which they have set for Me. I cannot be contained nor restricted by the hands of men. I override all authority given to men to establish My own parameters, and will not be boxed in by the plans of any man. I am not a respecter of persons, therefore I will send forth My Spirit into the lives of men, women, and children who desperately seek Me. I will reveal My higher purpose and to those who abandon their ways and inquire of Me.
Therefore, position yourselves to see that no obstacle can thwart My plans and what now may appear to be evil, shall be turned altogether for thy good. Beloved children; this is what I desire of thee in this day, that the Spirit of the living God shall have free reign among men and that the prayer of the heart be: "Father, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." In this I shall establish My Kingdom in the hearts of men and they shall know my ways and be led of My Spirit.
Yet many of you have insisted on directing the heavens and limiting the scope of My eternal, immutable, power and plan by what you believe to be in the best interest of the moment. May I remind you all that I am Alpha and Omega, I change not. Ask yourselves; are you open to My Spirit's leading and guiding.
If so, I shall do wonders among thee. Have faith in God and I shall raise up a banner of love and My purpose shall be established over who are My own. Come My people sit at My feet, and draw your strength and your strategies from Me. Do not limit Me by the scope of thy limited understanding, but have faith in my ability to handle every event with wisdom and you will surely not be ashamed.
November 21, 2007
What's the will of God concerning you?
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Weekly I get hundreds, and sometimes even thousands of prayer request to take with me to my closet of prayer. During a recent week of prayer, immediately preceding a bout with influenza and mind numbing fever, I received email's from Christians all over our globe. This however was not unusual, but these dear believers on the day of their dilemma, came just short of "cursing God" for allowing them to be faced with the horrors of some temporary discomfort or set back.
My 20/20 spiritual insight was about to be tested by what seemed to me to be murmuring saints.
Yes, many saints whose circumstances in life were accompanied by comments about how slow God was to respond to their infantile persistence, or how God must not love them because He allowed such suffering to come into their lives. (As though God could change in His love) And believe me, I know the pain of waiting when difficulties arise, but patience must be allowed to have it's perfect work in all of us if we are to have Godly character developed.
(SEE:
James 1:2-4 (GW) 2 My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways. 3 You know that such testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won't need anything.)
Hours after answering a few dozen e-mails, I realized I might actually be at the beginning of some kind of a personal test.
Tests are always given to show the student what they have actually learned and more precisely how they will use that knowledge when real life demands it. The scripture doesn't teach that everything that happens to us is something God designed and is good. It says, that in it, through it, and beyond it, He can work good where He's invited.
(See: Romans 8:28 (GW) We know that allthings work together for the good of those who love God-those whom he has called according to his plan.
Psalms 34:17-19 (GW) 17 {Righteous people} cry out. The Lord hears and rescues them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is near to those whose hearts are humble. He saves those whose spirits are crushed. 19 The righteous person has many troubles, but the Lord rescues him from all of them.)
In spite of what seemed many faithless cases, I found our Faithful Father God answering prayers within days of these request.
Many e-mails would then come pouring in expressing elation and praise for God's answer to their particular request. Remember, that just days before many of these same people were making faithless speeches, murmuring about God's allowance of such a circumstances or slowness to respond to their prayers.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (GW) There isn't any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.
One thing I try not to do is give people a quick answer for their dilemma unless God gives a special word in season.
(SEE: Proverbs 15:28-29 (GW) 28 The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things. 29 The Lord is far from wicked people, but he hears the prayers of righteous people.)
Most request are answered with scriptures that should elevate faith and not by the preacher's opinion.
My opinions like yours amount to nothing before God our Father. Our ways are not God's ways nor our thoughts God's thoughts, So I try to respond to people with the Word of God so that their faith will arise and God will have something of substance to work with for those crying out for His help.
But, when the answers came, I didn't have to tell these same people to rejoice they just did it!
Yet, something became horribly apparent during this week of e-mails. "There was no rejoicing in all circumstances." No remembrance of the God who had saved the unworthy lot of them from a Devil's Hell through their faith in Jesus Christ. No praises for past victories, healings or breakthroughs. Seemingly, present circumstances eclipsed a life time of victories for nearly every person requesting prayer.
Soon I would get my own personal test!
Late on a Friday afternoon I took the annual flu vaccine at the advice of my doctor friends. Within 24 hours I became violently ill. Sick enough that I thought I might actually die. My heart's T-waves were flattened; Angina began to be my constant companion. Fever rose to 106 degrees, coughing was continuous and my body began to resign itself to a bed that secretly I felt might become my death bed.
Suddenly, I felt the need to have people pray for me, so I had an e-mail sent out to many wonderful intercessors on our ministry e-mail list. Within hours my strength would slowly begin to come back. Inwardly, I would find myself reviewing the personal physical battle, "only to find" that although I could see the absence of faith and praise in others who requested prayer, that I never stopped once to thank God during the sudden onset of my own physical ailment or impairment.
The test was now nearly complete!
My ready answer to others was not my own ready answer. I thought, "How shallow Ron Powell!" I felt like an imposter, but then, God graciously reminded me it was not too late and that I was still in the recovery phase of healing. No condemnation, No judgment from God, just love and mercy. (How I long to be like that!
Just when you think you might have some revelation worthy to share with others, it will never be "textbook only" with God. He insist that we share what we know from our own personal experiences and that we learn to comfort others in love as He has comforted us.
It is still God's will for us to always give thanks and not to cease when circumstances temporarily prevail. I must confess, I wasn't nearly as spiritually mature as I had previously thought. Yet, there is hope that one day I will have at least acquired a knowledge of Him who is always worthy of my praise and is faithful even when His people are not.
As my earthly father once told me: " Life in the Spirit is a little like licking honey off of a thorn.
Truly the sweet lessons we learn from our Heavenly Father come out out of the most pointed and painful of life's events.
In closing, may this little God given comfort, comfort those of you who are presently going through a trial of faith. God will see you through it! He is faithful even if we are not! He is always gracious even when we forget how to be gracious. Even the best of us fail to remember how we should be responding to Him, but He will always come through for us if we do not give up our faith.
(SEE: 1 Peter 4:19 (GW) Those who suffer because that is God's will for them must entrust themselves to a faithful creator and continue to do what is good.
2 Timothy 2:11-13 (GW) 11 This is a statement that can be trusted: If we have died with him, we will live with him. 12 If we endure, we will rule with him. If we disown him, he will disown us. 13If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful because he cannot be untrue to himself
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