Believe Not Every Spirit That Speaks

There are tons of prophecies out there, tons of posts about revelation and a endless canvas of prophetic pictures. Yes God can speak through His prophets, and the prophetic ministry is an extension and part of the Kingdom.

Yet! test such things.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

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‘I Have Loved You With An Everlasting Love.’

The roles have been reversed. At the beginning of Joseph’s story, it seemed that the brothers had control over his destiny (Genesis 37:19-20). Now, Joseph has the upper hand. Ultimately , it was the Lord who was in control. In all the events of Joseph’s life, God had been leading him towards the re-uniting of the family through which He would work out His purpose of grace. Joseph, the man at the centre of God’s purpose, knew the God of grace and desired that others might also know the blessing of the gracious God (Genesis 43:29). Benjamin was Joseph’s only full brother. The others were step-brothers (Genesis 29:31-30:24; 35:16-18). Joseph had a special affection for Benjamin (Genesis 43:30). In the love of Joseph for Benjamin, we see God’s love for us: ‘My compassion grows warm and tender’ (Hosea 11: 8); ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love’ (Jeremiah 31:3).

Hear The Word Of The Lord. Do The Work Of The Lord. Walk In The Way Of The Lord

‘This is the thing which the Lord has commanded to be done’ (Leviticus 8:5): For us, it must be ‘as the Lord commanded’ (Leviticus 8:4, 9, 13, 17, 21, 29, 36). God calls us to serve Him (Hebrews 5:4-5). Obedience to God, love for God - These are to be our priorities (1 Samuel 15:22; 1 Corinthians 13:3). Christ is to be our ‘first love’ (Revelation 2:4). Washed, robed, anointed (Leviticus 8:6-7, 12): Our robes washed in the blood of the Lamb, we have this anointing - ‘to preach the Gospel...’ (Revelation 7:14; Luke 4:18-19). Ears, hands and feet: Consecrated by the blood of Christ to hear the Word of the Lord, do the work of the Lord and walk in the way of the Lord (24), we must pray for a change of heart - ‘O for a heart to praise my God, a heart from sin set free; a heart that always feels Thy blood so freely shed for me’ (Church Hymnary, 85).

Dedicated, Steadfast, Creative


"My House Will Be Called A House Of Prayer ... "

‘Because you have defiled My sanctuary... I Myself will withdraw My favour’ (Ezekiel 5:11). To those who despise His Word and treat the place of prayer with contempt, Jesus still speaks His Word of judgment: ‘My House will be called a House of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves’ (Matthew 21:13). God is warning us: ‘You have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Return to Me and change the way you think and act. If you don’t change, I will come to you and remove your lamp from its place’ (Revelation 2:4-5). When God removes His blessing, there is nothing left but ‘a desolate waste’ (Ezekiel 6:14). Make sure you don’t become like Samson - ‘“I will go out as at other times, and shake myself free”. He did not know that the Lord had left him’ (Judges 16:20).

"Lord, Teach Us To Pray."

If we are to be a church that is truly blessed by the Lord – leading people to faith in Christ and encouraging them to go on to maturity and to go out in mission – , we must pray. At the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles, we are told that “they all joined together constantly in prayer” (1:14). This is the kind of fellowship upon which God poured out His Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. May God help us to learn much from the Apostles. May He help us to pray with them, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1).

The Church of Christ, Shaped By The Love Of Christ

We are called to share the great message that we are “loved with everlasting love” (Jeremiah 31:3). This involves more than preaching and teaching. It involves caring for one another with the love of Christ. It involves encouraging each other to be a fellowship which is being shaped by the love of Christ. It involves encouraging each other to carry His love beyond the walls of the Church.


Preaching And Teaching

We are called to preach the Gospel, emphasizing its central message – “we preach Christ crucified” (1 Corinthians 1:23) – and its call for the response of faith – “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31).
We are called to teach God’s Word in a way that will lead God’s people on to a mature faith – “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18), “Let us go on to maturity” (Hebrews 6:1).

Spiritual Leadership

Let us pray that God will give us grace to lead with humility, courage and wisdom.

* Humility: There is no place among Christian leaders for a “know-it-all” attitude. The true leader never ceases to be a learner.

* Courage: We need to challenge the complacent attitude which has been described as “the seven last words of the Church” – “It’s never been done that way before.” True leadership is about leading the Lord’s people to move forward in faith.

* Wisdom: There are some situations where humility is called for – “we don’t have all the answers.” There are other situations where courage is called for – “This is the way the Lord is leading us. We must follow Him.” We need wisdom to know, in each situation, which we need most – humility or courage.

At the heart of true leadership, there is a real commitment to being led by Jesus Christ who “did not come to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45).

"A Happy Ending ... "

A happy ending - "salvation ready to be revealed in the last time".

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After so much suffering - a happy ending! Job has been brought closer to God (Job 42:5-6). His "friends" have been forgiven by the Lord (Job 42:7-9). Everybody is happy about the way things have turned out for Job (Job 42:10-11). Is there always a happy ending? In this earthly life, we will never reach a stage where there will be no more problems and everything will be just fine. For God's people - "redeemed with the precious blood of Christ" - , there will be a 'happy ending' - but not until "the last time"! For now, we must face many "trials." Beyond our "little while" of suffering there is a 'happy ending' - "salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." We must pray that our "faith, more precious than gold, will be proved genuine and will result in praise, glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed." (1 Peter 1:3-7, 18-19).

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The Parable Of The Sower

Mat 13:18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

Mat 13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

Mat 13:20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

Mat 13:21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

Mat 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

Mat 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

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"We Live By The Grace Of God ... "

We live by the grace of God. We look forward to the glory of God.

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This thought is taken from

Titus 2:11-3:15

We read in 2:11,13 of Christ’s coming in grace - ‘the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all people’ - and His coming in glory - ‘we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ’. From grace to glory - This is the journey from Christ’s first coming to His Second Coming. It is also the journey of our life of faith. We begin with the forgiveness of our sins. our final destination is glory, heavenly and eternal glory, the glory of God. We live by the grace of God. We look forward to the glory of God. God wants us to live as ‘a people of His own who are zealous for good deeds’ (2:14). If we are to be ‘zealous for good deeds’, we must first be zealous for Jesus Christ. Do good - but never forget, ‘He saved us - not because of deeds done by us...’ (3:8,4-6).

His Mercies Endure Forever

Psa 138:1 A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

Psa 138:2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

Psa 138:3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

Psa 138:4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.

Psa 138:5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.

Psa 138:6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

Psa 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

Psa 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

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Here Is What The Spirit Is Saying

2Ch 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

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