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I saw a vision of the Lord and I side-by-side. We both had our swords raised and advanced step-by-step. 

He then said, “Rememberer how I showed you to cut off the head of the serpent!”

I then saw us both put our foot upon his neck and sever his head with our sword. I then heard the words, Faith, prayer, love and again I say, faith, prayer and love. I then saw us with shields in our hands as we turned in a circle, to stop all the fiery darts from every direction.

Your shield of faith is your greatest protection as you are bombarded north, south, east and west. Lord we thank you that you have placed angels at every gateway of our destiny.

That you have covered every doorway in heaven with the blood of Jesus. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven (Romans 18:18). I hear a great call from heaven for watchmen on the wall and God‘s mighty intercessors to arise. God said for me to ask his people, Are you praying about it or complaining about it, and which thing do you think God will honor?

All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron and the whole assembly said to them. If only we had died in Egypt! Are in the wilderness! (Numbers 14:2). Now the people complained about their hardships and the hearing of the Lord, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp (Numbers 11:1). Now the Lord is pleased when his people pray and he honors their request. The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom (1 Kings 3:10).

And all things you ask in prayer, believing you will receive (Matthew 21:22). Cry out to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, cry out to the one true living God. This is the confidence which we have before him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us (1 John 5:14). There is power in our unity, there is power in touching and agreeing. Remember the Lord sent them out two-by-two, to do the Father’s work. And greater works than I have done, shall you also do. Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven (Matthew 18:19).

My ways are higher than your ways, and so are my thoughts higher than your thoughts. I need simple obedience in this hour, the ability to trust me when you don’t have all the answers. A dogged determination to live in my will, not your own. I will come about in all the land. Declares the Lord. That two parts in it will be cut off and perish; but the third will be left in it. And I would bring the third part through the fire, refined them as silver is refined, and test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will answer them; I will say, they are my people and they will say, the Lord is my God (Zechariah 13:8-9).

It is here that the Lord showed me 333 in the spirit realm. He said for those of you that have been seeing 333, there is something in this scripture in Zechariah for you. In the days ahead there will be much warfare, but this is going to bring a greater intimacy and interdependence upon the Lord. Those who come away to the secret place will boldly say, “THIS IS HOW I FIGHT MY BATTLES!”....

Tammy Lang Jensen

Conversation: "Father, this is the worse news I could have gotten." "My Child, sometimes the worst news is the best news."

 Child of God, "How can this be?" Here is a word for us all, no matter what you are going through, God has got you!

"Beloved. My ways are not your ways. My thoughts are higher than yours, My Child. My understanding of your circumstances goes way beyond what you can see, feel, hear, sense, and understand in the natural. Know this, Precious One, it is the devil who comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came to bring you life and life abundantly. Nothing can change this. No matter what the enemy says or does, My Truth prevails.

The darker the night, the brighter My Face shines into your heart. The deeper the depths you find yourself in, the farther My Hand reaches out for you to pull you to Me. There is nowhere you can go that I will not come to rescue you. The harder the enemy fights against you, the more My Grace abounds to bring you the victory. Neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate you from My Love.

I know exactly how to turn your trial into your triumph, your mess into a message, your vexation into victory, your crisis into a celebration. I bestow upon you a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, I wrap you in My Garment of Praise instead of a spirit of fainting. When you face the impossible, the God of the Impossible is your Deliverer. The worst news will become the BEST news because where trouble abounds, MY GRACE MUCH MORE ABOUNDS! My eyes roam throughout the earth to show Myself MIGHTY on your behalf. I am He who makes a way where there is no way.

I CREATE ways, Dear One. And the world will be astounded at what I will do for My Own. They will declare that "Only God could have done this." I will turn this around for your good, Dear One. Have no doubt. This momentary affliction shall be OVERWHELMED by the weight of My Glory, which shall surpass the plans of the enemy beyond all earthly measure, a vast and transcendent GLORY and BLESSEDNESS never to cease. I will not fail you, Beloved. Your resurrected King is resurrecting you. GREAT is MY FAITHFULNESS."

...Romans 8:37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 NLT).

What things are you worried about? The economy? Your health? Your bills? Your kids? Are you worried about the future?

You can find lots of reasons to be afraid in today’s world, but God promises that even in your darkest valleys, he is walking beside you.

There are about 365 verses in the Bible that say, “Fear not.” God provided us with one “fear not” message for every day of the year! Perhaps God is saying, “Get the message. Don’t be afraid.” It’s interesting that almost every time God talks to someone in the Bible, the first thing he says is, “Don’t be afraid!”

Why? Because our hurts and hang-ups can often cause us to think that God is out to get us, that all he wants to do is condemn us and punish us. But that simply isn’t true, and Jesus is the proof of that.

When we understand God’s grace and mercy, we have no need to fear the future. God isn’t trying to get even with you. Jesus has taken the penalty for everything you’ve ever done wrong or will do wrong. He paid for it on the cross. So when a bad thing happens, you don’t have to think that God’s getting even with you; instead, remember this: “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 NLT).

Talk It Over

What things tend to worry you? How can you respond in faith to these worries?
Why do people sometimes think that God is out to get them? How does today’s verse help you see that isn’t true?
When God speaks to someone in the Bible, why do you think he often says, “Don’t be afraid”?

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
Mark 11:24, NIV

TODAY'S WORD:

Has God spoken things to your heart that haven't come to pass yet? Sometimes when we are believing for things, it’s easy to become discouraged when it doesn’t happen according to our timetable. But when you make the choice to receive your promise by picturing it in your mind's eye and declaring it with the words of your mouth, your faith becomes stronger. You begin to have joy and peace because you know God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. What are you believing for God to do in your life? See it in your mind's eye. See yourself healed. See yourself paying off that last debt. As you allow God's thoughts to become your thoughts and receive His promises by faith, just like it says in today's verse, whatever you ask for in prayer will be yours!

PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Heavenly Father, thank You for another day to serve You. Thank You for the gift of faith. I ask that you search my heart and mind and remove anything that does not please you. Give me your thoughts of peace and joy today so that I can learn to receive all you have for me today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

"Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

— Matthew 7:13-14


Here in this passage, Jesus speaks of two different ways: the broad way that leads to destruction and the narrow way that leads to life.

As I was meditating on this passage, the Lord spoke to my heart and said, "Joyce, on the broad way there is room for all kinds of fleshly things like bitterness and unforgiveness and resentment and vindictiveness. But on the narrow way there is only room for the Spirit."

In the flesh it is easy to take the broad path, but the end result is destruction. Emotions move us to take the easy way, to do what feels good for the moment. Wisdom moves us to take the hard way that leads to life. The question is: Which will we choose?

No matter what has happened to you in your lifetime, even if you have been abandoned by your spouse or abused by your parents or hurt by your children or others, if you'll stay on that narrow path and leave all your excess baggage behind, sooner or later you will find the peace, joy, and fulfillment you seek.

We must keep walking in the ways of the Lord: And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint (Galatians 6:9 AMPC).

Jesus is the Way, and He has shown us the way in which we are to walk. The Lord has sent upon us His Holy Spirit to lead and guide us in the way we are to go, the narrow way that leads to life and not the broad way that leads to destruction.

Prayer Starter: Father, help me to choose the narrow path today—in my thoughts, with my words, and through my actions. When my feelings rise up and I’m tempted to take the broad path, please strengthen me by Your Spirit and help me to make wise decisions I will be happy with later. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Mark 7:28
And she answered and said to Him, “Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs under the table eat from the children’s crumbs.”

This woman’s statement is a cultural statement. She was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth, and because she was not of the children of Israel, she was an idol worshipper and considered to be a dog. In her desperation for her demon-possessed daughter, she recognized her great need for Jesus, and she would not let the cultural barrier stop her from establishing a relationship with Him. But Jesus tests her faith in Him by stating that it’s not good to give the children’s bread to the dogs.

Her response, “Yes, Lord” was a remarkable declaration of faith. Do you know that those are the two most powerful words you’ll ever learn to say? “Yes, Lord” is the response of a disciple who in following Jesus must deny himself and take up his cross when it’s hard. She agrees to His terms, and in that moment, Jesus felt her faith in agreement with His, and He knew that she was ready to receive the power of God in her life. She said, “If I can get a crumb from You, it is enough to bring deliverance.” Whatever you need, you have it in Jesus. You will receive that mountain-moving miracle when you believe that He is the only One who can make that miracle move.

Blessing:

And now may the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and give you His peace. May you walk today knowing the faith that God has given you and the initiative that you take on that faith will lead you into success for tomorrow in every adventure. Nothing is too difficult for the Lord that we serve. Put your hands in the nail-scarred hand of the Son of God and walk with Him to achieve your destiny. For great is the Lord God of heaven, who saves us all through His precious blood in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Today's Bible Reading:

Old Testament

Exodus 12:14-13:17

New Testament

Matthew 20:29-21:22

Psalms & Proverbs

Psalm 25:12-22

Proverbs 6:12-15

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Ephesians 2:1-10

Whether we realize it or not, our thoughts are usually centered on what we want—but have you ever considered what God desires? Why did He create us, and what is His goal for us? The answer is found in 2 Peter 3:9: “The Lord ... is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” But why does God want mankind saved?

Because He loves us (Eph. 2:4). His love isn’t based on any worthiness in us but on His nature. As 1 John 4:16 says, “God is love,” and His attributes never change.

Because of His grace (Eph. 2:5). We can’t do anything to earn salvation, because it’s obtained only through God’s grace. And throughout our time on earth and into eternity, the lives of God’s children should exhibit evidence of His grace (Eph. 2:7).

For His glory (Eph. 1:5-6). God’s glory is displayed as He saves sinners and changes them into saints. Then as we each live obediently before Him, others will see our good works and glorify the God who transformed us.

Sometimes we’re shortsighted and think we’re the center of salvation, but it’s really all about our amazing God, who sent His Son to rescue us from sin, death, and eternal punishment. Jesus died and suffered the chastisement we deserved, and He offers us forgiveness and reconciliation with the Father. And all we have to do is believe and receive Christ’s payment for our sins. What a gracious God we have, who wants us to be with Him forever so He may continue to shower His kindness upon us.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 5-7

Men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed … they went up on the housetop and let him down with his bed through the tiling into the midst before Jesus. When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you”(Luke 5:18-20 NKJV).

The Bible says Jesus saw the faith of the men who were lowering their paralyzed friend through a hole in the roof. He saw that these men were so convinced He would heal, they were willing to risk tearing apart someone’s roof just to get their friend before Him.

One definition of faith is “simply acting like the Bible is true.” What you really believe can be seen in what you do.

True faith always acts in line with what it believes.
True faith never acts contrary to its belief.
True faith is always accompanied by corresponding action.

Many people say they believe the Word of God, but when it comes down to it, their actions reveal they are not completely convinced God’s Word is true. If you are unsure about what you really believe, ask yourself questions about your actions. For instance …

If I really believe God is faithful, why am I walking around in a state of depression?
If I really believe God said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay” (see Romans 12:19), why am I struggling to clear my own name?
If I really believe I am healed, why am I not out of bed and getting ready for work?

Today, take a look at what you are doing and ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” Your answer will reveal what you really believe. And remember, true faith is simply acting like the Bible is true.

Confession: I believe what the Bible says is true. Regardless of my circumstances, I will act in line with what the Word of God says. I will demonstrate my true faith to God and others by my actions.

Author: Jerry Savelle

Matthew 7:11

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

Let me tell you a true story I heard. There was a pastor whose young child was diagnosed with cancer. The day his boy was scheduled for an operation, this father cried out to God, “God, I’m almost 30 years old, but my boy is only about three months old. Why don’t you just take some years off my life and give them to my boy?”

Then, from deep within him, he heard the voice of God say, “I am not like that.” When the man heard that, he realized immediately that his son’s sickness was not from God. He also realized that if he, who has faults, could want his child well, how much more his heavenly Father. So he changed his prayer and said, “Father God, I come against this sickness and I ask you for healing for my child.” That day, on the operating table, the surgeons could find no trace of cancer in the child!

Today, God wants you to know that He is not the kind of Father who wants you sick and defeated, keeps you poor and wanting, refuses to provide for your needs and denies you your blessings.

When my daughter Jessica was younger, I bought a beautiful teddy bear for her. Teddy bears are her favorite toys and I could not wait to see her joy when she saw it. My joy is to see her happy. When she is sick and has difficulty sleeping at night, it hurts me to hear her cry. When she is crying, I cannot ignore her cries. I enter into her discomfort and pain even though I know that her sickness is something that will pass shortly. When she is in pain, I feel the pain too. When she is sad, I am sad too.

I believe that God gives us children to help us understand what His Father-heart is like. His joy is to enter into your joy and see you happy. If you, in spite of your faults, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to you when you ask Him! My prayer today is that you will know just how much your Father loves you!

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