​PREPARE ME A BODY! HEBREWS 10:5


WE ARE WAITING ON THE RETURN OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. ARE YOU PREPARED FOR HIS RETURN? 
I MUST HAVE FULL REIGN SEEING AS I AM KING. I ASKED KING DAVID IF HE WOULD INDEED BUILD ME A HOUSE OF CEDAR SEEING THAT I HAVE DWELT IN TENTS THIS LONG. THE SON OF MAN HAVE NO PLACE TO LAY HIS HEAD AND HAVE FULL REIGN. YOU SAY THAT YOU WANT ME NEAR AND NOT FAR OFF, THEN A BODY MUST BE PREPARED FOR ME. YOU WHO DESIRE STRATEGIES OF MILITARY VICTORY, THE STRATEGY IS SURRENDER. SURRENDER. WILL THERE BE ONE WHO WILL RELINQUISHISH THEMSELVES TO THE TRUE AND LIVING GOD? ONE BODY THAT I DON’T HAVE TO KEEP KNOCKING AT THE DOOR TO LET ME IN…LET ME THROUGH…LET ME SPEAK. IN TENTS I HAVE FULL REIGN. WILL YOU PREPARE ME A BODY THAT I MAY REIGH WITHOUT HESITATION AND QUENCHING? WHERE I CAN MOVE AND SUP WHEN I WANT TO SUP? WHERE I CAN PRAISE AND WORSHIP AND OFFER SWEET OFFERINGS OF PRAISE AND THANKS TO MY FATHER? WHERE I CAN POUR WHEN I WANT TO POUR? I MUST HAVE FULL REIGN..SEEING AS I AM KING. A FULLY SURRENDERED VESSEL WHERE I MAY REIGN FREELY IS MY DESIRE. WILL YOU HONOR MY PETITION SEEING AS I AM KING?

WE MUST ALLOW THE LORD TO HAVE REIGN COMPLETELY AND NOT ALLOW CIRCUMSTANCES AND SITUATIONS TO DICTATE OUR OBEDIENCE OR SURRENDER TO DO THE WILL AND PURPOSE OF CHRIST. ARE YOU FULLY COMMITTED? ARE YOU A SERVANT OF THE MOST HIGH? ARE YOU EMPTY OF SELF? DO YOU HAVE THE HOLY SPIRIT?

​Hebrews 12:3-4
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and
faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
To the remainder of saints who have chosen Christ as their Savior and continue to stand boldly in their
most holy faith. I thank God, my God for the privilege to serve with you in battle.
There have been some great battles to go through and overcome as we have been fellow partakers
enduring this season of judgment among the house hold of faith. The accounts of our predecessors, our
forefathers, the holy prophets and apostles have paved the narrow path for us concerning spiritual
persecution. Though there is no way to effectively put in words the things that the men and women and
the saints of God are going through. It is safe to say that the persecution that they warned of is real and
very prominent among the true and faithful servants of the Most High who refuse to take down for sin
and the abominable things. Though we are in a country that once had been established on the
foundation of Jesus Christ and the glory of His righteousness, the enemy has utilized fear, intimidation,
and seducing spirits to lead many of the chosen of God to slaughter and to surrender their authority.
The persecution has not come in ways in which many recognize with the natural eye, yet we compare
the spiritual with the spiritual. The persecution has come through the workplaces and in the pubic
schools. Health care workers pushed into corners facing intimidation to do ungodly things to people
including children and babies. Folks have been told to not come to work until they eliminate the Holy
Spirit from their lives. Spiritually is many are being tested and tried by fire. In whatever way the
adversary can think to challenge the true saints of God. Meanwhile, leadership and the godly heads are
relinquishing their authority to put wickedness and abominable things in positions where Jesus Christ is
suppose to be reigning. They do it freely without even seeking for the counsel of the Most High.
However, to the children of the Most High who haven’t given themselves to the enemy, the Lord says
seek after His spirit to lead and guide you. Seek Him with praise, with worship, with joy and hymns
that will keep you through these times. Hold dear the truth and confidence of His Holy Word. Watch
and pray to stay within His hedge of protection. For even today many of us have not resisted sin unto
the shedding of blood because of His Spirit and His tender mercies and loving kindness. These trials
are small considering the sufferings of our predecessors. They were beaten, they were stoned, some
were boiled, and encountered all manner of evil for His name’s sake. Stay the course, finish the race for
those who endure to the end shall be saved.
Jude 20-25
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep
yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
And for some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the
fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of
his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and
power, both now and ever. Amen. #HOLDFASTTOTHETRUTH

From the days of old when the Lord was leading the children through the wilderness to the place of their inheritance and also into the place of their inheritance, and also into the days of Joshua, the Lord gave the children the laws and a covenant. He gave them also their portion by tribe. The Levites were the priesthood at the time for the children. The Lord sanctified them and set them apart for his service. So, we say that to say the prophets were raised up with the priests in their portion of the land.
The Lord shares with us some of Jeremiah's history. His father's name is Hilkiah who was of the priesthood. He lived in Anatoth located within the land of Benjamin. Because of this information we know that Jeremiah has some knowledge of God because he grew up amongst a houshold of priests of the Lord.
The Lord moves to speak to Jeremiah in the days of Josiah while he had already been in the midst of reigning as King of Judah for thirteen years. Josiah was a young King who took the throne at the tender age of eight years of age. This is not coincidence that the Lord raises up a younf prophet Jeremiah to prophesy to a young King of the House of Israel.
Jeremiah 1:5-10
BEFORE I FORMED THEE IN THE BELLY, I KNEW THEE; AND BEFORE THOU CAMEST FORTH OUT OF THE WOMB I SANCTIFIED THEE, AND I ORDAINED THEE A PROPHET UNTO THE NATIONS.
THEN SAID I, AH, LORD GOD! BEHOLD, I CANNOT SPEAK: FOR I AM A CHILD.
BUT THE LORD SAID UNTO ME, SAY NOT, I AM A CHILD: FOR THOU SHALT GO TO AL THAT I SHALL SEND THEE, AND WHATSOEVER I COMMAND THEE THOU SHALT SPEAK.
BE NOT AFRAID OF THEIR FACES: FOR I AM WITH THEE TO DELIVER THEE SAITH THE LORD.
THEN THE LORD PUT FORTH HIS HAND, AND TOUCHED MY MOUTH. AND THE LORD SAID UNTO ME, BEHOLD, I HAVE PUT MY WORDS IN THY MOUTH.
SEE, I have THIS DAY SET THEE OVER THE NATIONS AND OVER THE KINGDOMS, TO ROOT OUT, AND TO PULL DOWN, AND TO DESTROY, AND TO THROW DOWN, TO BUILD, AND TO PLANT.

The Lord sets the atmosphere by sharing the spiritual condition of the people with the King and Jeremiah. We learn more details of the king in the book of chronicles and in later chapters. Nonetheless, the Lord doesn't use a messenger in the form of a priest or family member. The Lord God speaks and introduces himself to Jeremiah directly.
He tells him the reason why he came forth and what his purpose for the Lord was for even before he was born. The Lord stated that before he was formed, he knew him; meaning he came forth from the spirit of God. The priests are sanctified as well, but the lord specified that he would be called a prophet and he would be sent forth to the nations to speak as the mouth of God. Each person represents a nation.
When Jeremiah received his call and purpose he is overwhelmed. There is nothing like knowing what your mission and purpose is in this life. Jeremiah gives the Lord some reasoning, one we are so familiar with from the days of Moses who also claimed that he lacked the ability regarding his speech. Jeremiah's reasoning with the Lord was his youth. He's just a child, he claims. Isn't that interesting of the humility? He questions his own youthfulness while on the other side of things, the King of Josiah has been reigning since the age of eight, one of the youngest kings we've most likely read about besides King Jesus.
The Lord himself addresses this thing. He addressed the concerns that are considered his weakness. The Lord god makes it clear ti the young prophet to not be concerned as if this is a fleshly call. He is in unity by his spirit to so his will and his purpose. The Lord is with him to do the work. So, we see that the Lord gives an introduction, call, purpose, mission, and with this mission, a vision. Because Jeremiah is the mouth of God, he receives a touch by the Lord as a formal spiritual cleansing and anointing to do the Lord's will effectively and holy.
When the Lord gives his purpose, he gives the vision to see it through to the end. Jesus Christ says that he is the author and the finisher of our faith. The finishing spirit comes along witht eh prophetic to know what the future will be for the Lord's chosen.
In verse 10, the first thing the Lord mentions is vision. He says, “see, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.”
PHILIPPIANS 2:5-7
LET THIS MIND BE IN YOU, WHICH WS ALSO IN CHRIST JESUS:
WHO, BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, THOUGHT IT NOT ROBBERY TO BE EQUAL WITH GOD:
BUT MADE HIMSELF OF NO REPUTATION, AND TOOK UPON HIM THE FORM OF A SERVANT, AND WAS MADE IN THE LIKENESS OF MEN:
HERE IS THE SONSHIP AUTHORITY. HE SET HIM OVER THE NATIONS AND KINGDOMS BEING IN UNITY BY THEE SPIRIT OF TRUTH AND EQUAL WITH THE LIVING GOD.
In verse 8, the Lord stated to Jeremiah to be not afraid. He will be with him to deliver him. So with this prophetic office the Lord also distributes the spirit of deliverance with him as well. The spirit of deliverance will do the work spoken of in verse 10 to accomplish his purpose to root out, pull down, to destroy, and to throw down, to build and to plant. Does this sound familiar?
II Corinthians 10:4
FOR THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE ARE NOT CARNAL, BUT MIGHTY THROUGH GOD TO THE PULLING DOWN OF STRONGHOLDS;
CASTING DOWN IMAGINATIONS, AND EVERY HIGH THING THAT EXALTHETH ITSELF AGAINST THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, AND BRINGING INTO CAPTIVITYEVERY THOGUHT TO THE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST;
Sometimes we can think to root out, pull down, or destroy can be a bad thing. But, this is the Lord sharing the process of deliverance with his prophet he is sending to the nations. Before a foundation can be laid there is a tearing down of the “old” and that which is contrary. When Jesus delivers by His spirit, he roots our every demonic force. He pulls things from the root. The Lord God doesn't do anything half-way. He does a complete work. He desires to destroy anything, any enmity that will interfere with his relationship with his children. He must also pull down vain imaginations and spiritual wickedness in high places and anything else that will interfere with the flow of His Holy Spirit.
Then He is able to build and plant seeds of righteousness. The ground is fertile.
What do you plant? Fruits of the spirit...love, joy, peace, gentleness, kindness, mercy, longsuffering, and faith to name a few.
He asked Jeremiah what he saw. When he answered the Lord, He said, thou hast seen well. The Lord then said, “I will hasten my word to perform it.” Meaning Jeremiah's word wil not fall to the ground. What he sees from the Lord he must speak.
Jeremiah sees another vision spiritual in nature, a seething pot. It is pointing north to say that there is a fury from the Lord breaking forth upon the children of God from the north.
The Lord states that he is the one who is calling the kingdoms of the north into unity and they shall establish themselves at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a portion of promised land set for the children of Israel. He stated the enemies would be at the gate, and that we are the gatekeepers. Meaning, we are going to have to fight for our promise. The Lord is putting the ball back in your court saying surrender and I will be with you. They have made their own thrones and their own pedestals. He said, even against the cities of Judah. Judah is the scepter and the light, the praise. He is addressing the sin before they enter into their promise.
#Hewillanswer #Hissheephearhisvoice #contendforthefaith

-A GodChaser

​PSALM 119:97-104
 
O HOW LOVE I THY LAW! IT IS MY MEDITATION ALL THE DAY.
THOUGH THROUGH THY COMMANDMENTS HAST MADE ME WISER THAN MINE ENEMIES: FOR THEY ARE EVER WITH ME.
I HAVE MORE UNDERSTANDING THAN THY TEACHERS: FOR THY TESTIMONIES ARE MY MEDITATION.
I UNDERSTAND MORE THAN THE ANCIENTS, BECAUSE I KEEP THY PRECEPTS.’IHAVE REFRAINED MY FEET FROM EVERY EVIL WAY, THAT I MIGHT KEEP THY WORD.
I HAVE NOT DEPARTED FROM THY JUDGMENTS: FOR THOU HAST TAUGHT ME.
HOW SWEET ARE THY WORDS UNTO MY TATE! YEA, SWEETER THAN HONEY TO MY MOUTH!
THROUGH THY PRECEPTS I GET UNDERSTANDING: THEREFORE I HATE EVERY FALSE WAY.
Who is man that thou are mindful of him or the son of man that thou visitest him… I thank God for revealing Himself over and over again while preparing a table for me in the presence of my enemies. They have spoken lies at one table while attempting to make merchandise of me at another table. Yet, you were there keeping through the storms of falsehood and every wind of doctrine. Your Holiness will continue to reign from earth to glory. How marvellous are thy ways past finding, but yet you have given understanding of all things by your spirit. I have been afflicted and there you were as a comfort. You have healed my broken heart. You have delivered me from the snares of the enemies. Therefore, I have hid thy word in my heart that I may keep thy law. Thy spirit has taught me to trust you. Your spirit has taught me to seek you. Your spirit has taught me to hold fast. I heard your voice say, lo I am with you always. I heard your voice say praise with your whole heart. I heard your voice say I love you. Therefore, will I hope in your love and be kept in your truth. #lovecoversamultitude #watchandpray #hereignsinvictory #praisehim #testify

FORGIVENESS AND MERCY

COLOSSIANS 2:13-15

AND YOU BEING DEAD IN YOUR SINS AND THE UNCIRCUMSION OF YOUR FLESH, HASTH HE QUICKENED TOGETHER WITH HIM, HAVING FORGIVEN YOU ALL TRESSPASSES; BLOTTING OUT THE HANDWRITING OF ORDINANCES THAT WAS AGAINST US, WHICH WAS CONTRARY TO US, AND TOOK IT OUT OF THE WAY, NAILING IT TO HIS CROSS; AND HAVING SPOILED PRINCIPALITIES AND POWERS, HE MADE A SHEW OF THEM OPENLY, TRIUMPHING OVER THEM IN IT.
The beautiful thing about Jesus Christ dying on the cross is that he put the guilt and the shame on the cross. He paid the price with his blood we we wouldn't  have to. These days with the spiritual warfare, folks are used to bringing accusations against the saints of the Most Hig, but the Lord Jesus has blotted out every ordinance written against us and that was contrary to us. No matter the circumstance or situation Jesus moved every power out of the way and nailed it to the cross and forgave us all. He stated for us to believe only and love the Lord God with allour heart, mind, and soul. He said for us to apply the word to our lives and not just be hearers only, but doers also. Do not allow the adversary to come and bring chastening and act like its from the Lord. Jesus first comes in gentleness and love and mercy. The adversary comes to deceive and make us feel guilty for things he's already forgiven us for and wiped the slate clean. Plead the blood against the guilt and shame and against all snares and traps the adversary has set. We plead the blood of Jesus against all powers of darkness and spiritual wickedness in high places.

COLOSSIANS 3:12
PUT ON THEREFORE, AS THE ELECT OF GOD, HOLY AND BELOVED, BOWELS OF MERCIES, KINDNESS, HUMBLENESS OF MIND, MEEKNESS, LONGSUFFERING:
FORBEARING ONE ANOTHER, AND FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER, IF ANY MAN HAVE A QUARREL AGAINST ANY: EVEN AS CHRIST FORGAVE YOU, SO ALSO DO YE.
AND ABOVE ALL THESE THINGS PUT ON CHARITY, WHICH IS THE BOND OF PERFECTNESS.
Love and forgiveness are a team. There isn't one without the other. We must accept the purified love of Christ in our lives and allow Him to reign completely. That is the only way to have assurance in the faith. It is the love of Christ that moves us to pour out the mercies of God unto each other, to show the loving kindness and long suffering one toward another.
It is love that hopes for all things and bears all things. Love is the bond of perfectness and the friving force that moves us to seek the face of God and to do His will and purpose. If Christ dwells in us, then we are to be in unity with Him. The flesh is dead and it is Christ that reigns within us. If then it is Christ reigning by His Holy Spirit, then we have the heart of God. He said that he is one with the Father and we are one with Him by his Spirit. Therefore, we should rooted and grounded in love and this love gives us the fullness of God unto perfection.
MATTHEW 9:2
AND, BEHOLD, THEY BROUGHT TO HIM A MAN SICK WITH THE PALSY, LYING ON A BED: AND JESUS SEEING THEIR FAITH SAID UNTO THE SICK OF THE PALSY; SON, BE OF GOOD CHEER; THY SINS BE FORGIVEN THEE.
AND, BEHOLD, CERTAIN OF THE SCRIBES SAID WITHIN THEMSELVES, THIS MAN BLASPHEMETH.
AND JESUS KNOWING THEIR THOUGHTS SAID, WHEREFORE THINK YE EVIL IN YOUR HEARTS?
FOR WHETHER IS EASIER, TO SAY, THY SINS BE FORGIVEN THEE; OR TO SAY, ARISE, AND WALK?
BUT THAT YE MAY KNOW THAT THE SON OF MAN HATH POWER ON EARTH TO FORGIVE SINS, ( THEN SAITH HE TO THE SICK OF THE PALSY,) ARISE, TAKE UP THY BED, AND GO INTO THINE HOUSE.
AND HE AROSE, AND DEPARTED TO HIS HOUSE.'
BUT WHEN THE MULTITUDES SAW IT, THEY MARVELLED, AND GLORIFIED GOD, WHICH HAD GIVEN SUCH POWER UNTO MEN.
Jesus went into His own city and thought there were many spectators, he set the standard and made the path that the sons of God had power on earth to forgive sin. That path was established by faith. It was just that simple The things sometimes we allow our mind to make complex among us, the Lord Jesus Christ made somewhat simple for us. He said to believe with our whole heart that He is the son of the living God. He confirmed His word with works of faith.

There is power in forgiveness! How wonderful it is to pour love upon another and have mercy to forgive. What freedom it is to be on the receiving end just as well. That power is driven by the purified love of Christ. When you are after God's own heart, you'll find that He is truly a rewarder of them that diligently seek after him. Love is rewarding. There are no words that can describe how you can penetrate the heart of another brother or sister by showing compassion through forgiveness. Forgiveness mends broken hearts and sets captives free.

LUKE 7:42
AND WHEN THEY HAD NOTHING TO PAY, HE FRANKLY FORGAVE THEM BOTH, TELL ME THEREFORE, WHICH OF THEM WILL LOVE MOST?
SIMON ANSWERED AND SAID I SUPPOSE THAT HE TO WHOM HE FORGAVE MOST. AND HE SAID UNTO HIM, THOU HAS RIGHTLY JUDGED.
AND HE TURNED TO THE WOMAN AND SAID UNTO SIMON, SEEST THOU THIS WOMAN? I ENTERED INTO THINE HOUSE, THOU GAVEST ME NO WATER FOR MY FEET: BUT SHE HATH WASHED MY FEET WITH TEARS, AND WIPED THEM WITH THE HAIRS OF HER HEAD.
THOU GAVEST ME NO KISS: BU THIS WOMAN SINCE THE TIME I CAME IN HATH NOT CEASED TO KISS MY FEET. MY HEAD WITH OIL THOU DIDST NOT ANOINT: BUT THIS WOMAN HATH ANOINTED MY FEET WITH OINTMENT WHEREFORE I SAY UNTO THEE, HER SINS, WHICH ARE MANY, ARE FORGIVEN; FOR SHE LOVED MUCH: BUT TO WHOM LITTLE IS FORGIVEN, THE SAME LOVETH LITTLE.
AND HE SAID UNTO HER, THEY SINS ARE FORGIVEN.
AND THEY THAT SAT AT MEAT WITH HIM BEGAN TO SAY WITHIN HTEMSELVES, WHO IS THIS THAT FORGIVETH SINS ALSO?
AND HE SAID UNTO THE WOMAN, THY FAITH HATH SAVED THEE, GO IN PEACE.

The Lord compares sin to a burden and something that requires constant payment. He also has written that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus. Jesus makes clear that He paid the price and it was paid with His blood. The gift of God, even forgiveness, has freely been forgiven. In the very first verse He says that both owed a debt that was forgiven, then the Lord ends the scripture by asking a question about love. The Lord desires for us to love Him and to love each other as He has loved us. As out Father, his expectations of his chosen are simple and it is our reasonable service to oblige.
We have the ability to stand in the gap for each other and pray on each others' behalf concerning forgiveness, just as Moses stood for the children of Israel. The word states the he stood in between the living and the dead. That's how powerful love and forgiveness is! Numerous times the Lord told Moses in his anger to move that he may destroy them in that moment, but the power of love intercepted the circumstance and satisfied the wrath of God. Love stands in the way of death so that we can live through Christ.
There were several religious leaders present in the house of Simon attempting to make known the sins of the woman publicly. They began to state, :If you knew what manner of woman this is...” There are many people who call themselves children of the Most High who instead of wanting our sins covered would rather them be revealed for the sake of embarrassment and humiliation. That's not love. The word says that in the last days the love of many will wax cold. However, He has given the chosen of God the power to forgive sins right here in the earth. Yet, that requires the purified love of Christ and bowels of mercy toward a brother or sister. The Lord says we should have compassion on some, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh (Jude 23). how simple is it for you to say to another member of the body of Christ; thy sins be forgiven?”
Sometimes sins are known openly and some men's sins are revealed later (1 Tim 5:24). However, sometimes the revelation is to stand in the gap, pray for their forgiveness, and cover the sin for judgment sake.
PSALM 32
BLESSED IS HE WHOSE TRANSGRESSION IS FORGIVEN, WHOSE SIN IS COVERED.

That is the purified love of Christ. In these last and evil days, though we have the power and privilege to forgive, we don't utilize that power nearly as often as we should. Within this power is healing and deliverance, and when we mingle faith with the purified love and forgiveness, hearts are healed and captives are set free. These signs will follow the believer, even the remnant in the end times if we allow His Holy Spirit to reign completely.
​#PRAISEHIM #TRUST #LOVEFEARLESSLY #WATCHANDPRAY #CHASINGAFTERHIM

Malachi 1
 
The burden of the Word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi. I have loved you, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? Was not Esau Jacob's brother? saith the Lord: yet I loved Jacob, and I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage for the dragons of the wilderness. Whereas Edom saith, we are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the Lord of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the Lord hath indignation for ever. And your eyes shall see, and ye shall say, The Lord will be magnified from the border of Israel.
 
There are two types of people among the children of Israel. There are ones who operate in the ways of Jacob and there are others who operate after the ways of Esau. The Lord starts first in this prophetic Word by saying to the children I have loved you. He is showing his side as a father who loves his children. He has showered them with His love, mercy, favor, and all sorts of spiritual blessings from on High. Nonetheless, they cry out to the Lord as if it is nothing he has done. There are many who seek for the Lord's hand, but do not particularly care about the intimacy or the relationship portion of responsibility. They don't want to carry their cross. The Lord shares plainly that the spirit of Esau he hates yet, the spirit of Jacob he loves. The Lord says he has indignation forever toward the Edomites who are a people of entitlement and covetousness. They had a heritage set aside for them, but it is not satisfactory. It is not enough. They would rather complain as if the Lord has left them impoverished instead of doing a good work. Then they decide they will go attempt to rebuild the desolate places or place that the Lord has torn down because of their wickedness and abominations. He said they shall call them the border of wickedness. They provoke the Lord by attempting to build what the Lord has made desolate. They provoke their father because they refuse to inquire of His will. They want what they want. The Lord states we will see his indignation with our own eyes and he will be magnified. He will get His honor whether we freely give it or not. He will get the glory due to His name.
 
A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name? Ye offer polluted bread upon mind altar; and ye say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table of the Lord is contemptible. And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the Lord of hosts.  
 
The Lord is angry with His chosen and shares His emotion with the prophet and His disappointment. He says they haven't honored or reverenced him. He says to the priests, the Levites, the chosen that carry forth the Word of God, where is the fear of the Lord? Why haven't they addressed the wickedness and perverseness of the people that have called themselves by the name of the Lord. The Lord God states the priests have despised him by allowing the offering of polluted bread. The leadership know that they are giving a watered down Word. They know they haven't supped with the Lord. They know that they are offering a half-hearted praise, a half-hearted worship, and a half-hearted lifestyle of righteousness. The Word says to present yourselves a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. This is our reasonable service. You don't give your whole selves. You give the Lord what's left over of your life and not the first fruits of anything. Is this acceptable? Will my Father accept thy person?
And now, I pray you, beseech God that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? saith the Lord of hosts. Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the Lord of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand. For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.
 
The lay persons and chosen men and women of God have ceased from prioritizing the Lord's will and His purpose. They are authority abusers and have allowed for the Gospel to be trampled. The temple is desolate. Spiritually the bread is not sacred and pure. The Spirit of God pleads with the children of God to pray that God may be gracious. For you're already prospering by the prayers of the righteous. Seek to gain the favor of God by doing His will. Are you confident that he will regard you? Seek for His righteousness so that you may be covered in the day of His visitation. The priests are handling the Word deceitfully and running services as business. They are given to the slaughter because of covetousness. The Spirit of God says that they won't even open the church doors without some form of compensation. They are “pimping” the gift of God. Today, there are churches that have prayer lines that line those weak in the faith and heavy laden in sin, at the altar. They request they tithe and sow with the presumption that they will receive of God based on “the price” they “pay.” This is falsehood. The Lord states he will have no pleasure with dead offerings of sacrifice. The price was already paid with the blood of Jesus Christ.
 
Joel 2:12-13
 
Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even unto me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
 
The Lord is the first and the last. He is the risen Savior and our lively hope. He says that he will be glorified in the earth. All will come to know him from the least to the greatest. He will not give His glory to another. He requires a pure offering that he may be glorified among the heathen and the Gentiles. He considers us a pure offering when we present ourselves a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. It is our reasonable service. (Rom 12:1) Seek him with your whole heart and surrender completely. Let him lead and guide you in a path of truth.
Therefore, the Lord says “Rend your hearts, not your garments”
 
Matthew 21:44
 
And whoseover shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder
 
Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone. He is the potter who will make anyone who surrenders with their whole heart. Fall upon the stone and be broken otherwise. If he shall fall upon you, you shall be destroyed. However, with our “brokenness” he is able to feed the multitudes. For first the bread was broken. Within our weakness is His strength perfected and he is glorified.
But ye have profaned it, in that ye say, The table of the Lord is polluted; and the fruit thereof, even his meat, is contemptible. Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness is it! and ye have snuffed at it, saith the Lord of hosts; and ye brought that which was torn, and the shame, and the sick; thus ye brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? Saith the Lord. But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, saith the Lord of hosts, and my name is dreadful among the heathen.
 
The Lord has spoken that he is furious with those who walk in the spirit of Esau. In the last days we will see more of the operation of that spirit. They are a people who cannot be pleased. Nothing you do is ever good enough. They profane the table of the Lord because they blame the Lord for their misfortune. They blame the Lord when they are not prosperous in their foolishness and folly. They call the table of the Lord polluted when in fact they are the ones who have made the holy things unholy and the fruit thereof. This is a wicked and perverted generation. The Lord has opened doors so that those who have no obtained mercy could obtain mercy. The Gentiles have been given an opportunity to be grafted into the vine. Yet, they find reason to be weary with the precepts of the Most High. They withhold from God glory due to His holy name. Nonetheless, the Lord will be glorified and His name will be made great among the Gentile.
 
Matthew 11:28-30
 
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
 
When it comes to sacrifices, those who have the Esau mentality hold the goodness of God. They praise with a half-hearted praise. They worship with a half-hearted worship. Although, they sow tithes, they are not cheerful givers. They sow with wayward intent. They give the Lord leftovers and sloppy seconds, and put him on a level as if he is not the King of Kings. Although, the Lord has provided. They sacrifice corrupted things which they would reject themselves if they were to receive of it. We must give what's pure, the first fruits. If he is indeed the King of Glory in our lives, we must give him glory as such. He is worthy of a reverent fear. Nevertheless, the Lord has loved Jacob. For he will not take short cuts, but has made the Lord his stay. The Lord Jesus is the author and finisher of his faith. He is the God that keepeth covenant.
 
Malachi 2
 
And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. If ye will not hear, and if you will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the Lord of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart. Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your faces, even the dung of your solemn feasts; and one shall take you away with it. And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the Lord of hosts. My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.
 
The Lord Jesus wants us to remember the accounts of Jacob and Esau. He said Jacob, he loved. Esau was so willing to give up his inheritance and his promise without struggle. He wasn't willing to persevere or endure. Jacob showed that though his intent was misplaced at first, he wanted the Lord for himself. He had what was his brother's but he wanted God to establish and enlarge his territory. We shouldn't want to steal what the Lord has ordained for someone else and then try to grow and build it as our own.
 
Habakkuk 2:6
 
Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!
 
We must not just be hearers but doers also of this Holy Word. The Lord said that if we do not hear and apply these words and do His commandments then we are a cursed people. He said if we love him we will do His commands. We cannot speak great swelling words and have our hearts far from God. We must get our hearts right. God is a jealous God, and he is a God who searcheth and trieth the reigns of the heart. In these days, the people are corrupt and the priests are like Eli. They allow the children to corrupt the holy things and the holy places. They are unthankful, unholy, unrighteous, and do not hold a reverent fear of the Lord. Therefore, the Lord warns by His prophet that if they will not hear and hold the children accountable they will walk in a curse. He will also corrupt the children. The Lord makes it clear that he is bringing remembrance of His holy covenant because he desires that we prosper and be in good health. The Lord made promises but those promises were conditional. We must glorify him and fear His holy name. His commandment was with Levi. Levi was the priesthood. We are His chosen. We are His royal priesthood, a peculiar people. We are to be holy and sanctified unto God because we are His heritage. He is our Redeemer. He purchased us with His blood for His glory and His good pleasure.
 
The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity. For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.
 
The shepherds have been taught the ways of holiness. The Lord has freely given His Holy Spirit. He stated that to whom he called, he qualified. They walked in His truth, with His knowledge and His spirit, they compelled many to reconcile to him and turn from their iniquity. We are the Lord's light and His messengers, therefore are we held at high standards; to whom much is given much is required. 
Jeremiah 3:12-15
 
Go and proclaim these words towards the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the Lord; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the Lord, and I will not keep anger for ever. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the Lord. Turn, O ye backsliding children, saith the Lord, for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion. And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
 
The Lord uses prophet Malachi to plead with the children of Israel. The Lord God is acting as a father. He chastens those he loves. Jesus wants His children to be joint heirs. He wants His children to inherit the kingdom. He desires holiness. He wants to inhabit His chosen. He doesn't want separation. He has shared what pleases him. He doesn't want His children to have to go through Jacob's troubles which is the tribulation period for the entire world. He conquered and overcome the world so we could reside with him. He is the good Shepherd. His sheep are known of His. He has given us shepherds after His own heart to guide us in the righteous path.
 
But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the Lord of hosts. Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but have been partial in the law. Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers? Judah hath dealt treacherously, and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah hath profaned the holiness of the Lord which he loved, and hath married the daughter of a strange god. The Lord will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that offereth an offering unto the Lord of hosts.
 
The Lord is stating that he has set us as a beacon among the people. He has used us to set the standard of righteousness. Therefore, we cause many people to stumble when we do things that are contrary to the ways of holiness. In these last and evil days, the people who call themselves chosen men and women of God are having a form of holiness, but deny the power of God. I have seen preachers teach and prophesy with jeans and t-shirts in the pulpits. They jump and dance with ungodly dancing, calling it the Holy Ghost. They don't use bibles but instead use cell phones and laptops. These things are abominable in the sight of God. Please get an understanding. I am not staying that it is wrong to wear jeans or informal wear to church. I'm not saying it is wrong to have a cellphone or iPad. However, there was a time when there was a strong reverent fear of the Lord. When the priests entered into the Holy of Holies they feared of not coming out alive; even when they were entering for the very purpose of atoning for one's sins. The pulpit is that holy place where the men and women of God have supplication, and the angels of God are there pouring the purified Word of Life to feed the children of God. It is a holy place. Where is the fear? The standard of holiness didn't change just because Jesus came and gave grace to the believer. We still must hallow a place for him. There must be a sanctified place. There must be a place where the things of the world cannot penetrate. It is one thing if you're coming off the street and need to be cleaned up. It's another to have been clean spiritually, but still want to look like the world naturally.
 
The Lord says to return to your first love and do your first work of faith. Don't offer him a corrupt thing. You cry tears and weep at the altar because you're not prospering in your wickedness and your abominations. The Lord Jesus requires a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable. It is our reasonable service. We must not profane the covenant with partial obedience. The Word shares that partiality is a sin and a witchcraft. Do not go after strange gods that can prosper nothing. The Lord Jesus shared with me by His Holy Spirit that people hold conferences and they have their solemn assemblies to feel His Spirit for a moment. They have a high time with a spirit, sometimes not even my spirit says the Lord. They move by a feeling, sensuous and demonic. Then they go out of that place and serve other gods. The Lord established a foundation for them to stand upon, but they do not allow him to be the chief cornerstone. They seek His hand. He said they no longer seek for His Holy Spirit. The saints of God that are in the grave cry out to the Lord, How long? How long O' Lord?
 
The Lord will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that offereth an offering unto the Lord of hosts. And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the Lord with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand. Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the Lord hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.
 
Let me remind you of the prophetic utterance in the first chapter. There are two nations. Both nations were born of the Spirit of God. Both nations were blessed and highly favored. Jacob desired a blessing and to receive what was stored for him. Esau took being chosen as an entitlement and he eventually turned away from it. The morale of the chosen ones of God has shifted, and the Lord reminds the children of the account of the two nations that preceded them and the consequence of not making God their first and only choice. False brethren have crept in unawares. The love of many has waxed cold. The priests are corrupt and take bribes. There is turmoil and chaos and the people are content to have it so.
 
The Lord will cut off the scholars, masters, and those who presented offerings of a corrupt thing as if he is not the King of Kings. They put themselves up and put him down to the level of simple man. They cry tears and weep at the altar because their corrupt prayers are going unanswered. He will not hear. The Lord has commanded that the men love their wives and treat them as he treats His church. He has set the standard of how to care for those you love. He says he honors covenant. He has put two together to become one. He doesn't have His wife (the church) bullied, and he makes clear in His Word he will not sit on the sidelines and watch while men deal treacherously with the wives the Lord has blessed them with. He who finds a wife hath found a good thing. The Lord has not and will not turn a blind eye to these things.
 
And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. Ye have wearied the Lord with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?
 
The Lord stated for us to bring him fruits and multiply. He wants holy fruits of righteousness. When the Lord had His appointed time for visitation there was a particular tree that he came to desiring fruit, and when he found it did not bring forth fruit he said it should be cut down. He gives us children for fruit, but the Lord God also has bestowed upon us spiritual gifts to bring forth spiritual fruits of the Spirit of God. The Lord asks the question, Did not he make one? He spoke first concerning husbands and wives that the two joined together have become one. However, he made this relationship after a heavenly pattern. He desires the husband love the wife as Christ loves His church, and that unity to be one with Father in heaven. He made one even having the residue of the spirit, meaning there is His Holy Spirit present even a portion when there is unity according to His Word. When two or three are joined His Spirit is in the midst. The Lord then continues to state that He has joined one in unity with His spirit so that might seek a godly seed that would bring forth fruits of righteousness. Therefore, be watchful and take heed as to what spirit and manner we operate that we deal not treacherously one with another.
 
Concerning marriage and divorce, the Lord said he hates putting away. He greatly desires unity and love covers a multitude of sin. The Lord Jesus suffered and had patience. We, too, must overcome with prayer and supplication. One covereth violence with his garment means they hide their sins towards their wives. They're abusive in the last and evil days, and operate in hypocrisy, yet the Lord sees all.
 
I Peter 2:16
 
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness,but as the servants of God.
 
3:7
 
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
 
God is a God of righteous judgment. Woe to them that call good evil and evil good. We cannot do iniquity in the sight of God and justify ourselves. The just shall live by faith, and repentance is required for righteous judgment in the sight of God. Vengeance is the Lord's. He will repay. He will not have His bride bullied. Remember, the fruits of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. (Eph 5:9) Be wise because surely the days are evil.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​PSALM 137-144
RIGHTEOUS ART THOU, O LORD, AND UPRIGHT ARE THY JUDGMENTS
THY TESTIMONIES THTHAT THOU HAST COMMANDED ARE RIGHTEOUS AND VERY FAITHFUL.
MY ZEAL HATH CONSUMED ME, BECAUSE MINE ENEMIES HAVE FORGOTTEN THY WORDS.
THY WORD IS VERY PURE: THEREFORE THY SERVANT LOVETH IT.
I AM SMALL AND DESPISED: YET DO I NOT FORGET THY PRECEPTS.
THY RIGHTEOUSNESS IS AN EVERLASTING RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND THY LAW IS THE TRUTH.
TROUBLE AND ANGUISH HAVE TAKEN HOLD ON ME. YET THY COMMANDMENTS ARE MY DELIGHTS.
THE RIGHTEOUSNES OF THY TESTIMONIES IS EVERLASTING: GIVE ME UNDERSTANDING, AND I SHALL LIVE.
This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. O’ taste and see that the Lord is good and his mercy endures forever. Thank God that his judgments are just and righteous. His testimony is faithful and true. The zeal of thine house has eaten me up, but because of your abiding love do I put my trust in you. O Lord I love thy word. I love thy truth O Lord. My are thy ways past finding out yet am I grateful for the abundance of joy and mercy stored in a place where no one can penetrate. Although I am small and despised, yet have you increased me. You have established me in a large room. You have enlarged my territory. Because of thy fear and understanding, I shall live. Great is thy faithfulness!
​#KEEPSEEKING #HEISREAL #HEISTHEFIRSTANDLAST #REPENT #FORGIVE #TRUST

 PSALM 137-144
RIGHTEOUS ART THOU, O LORD, AND UPRIGHT ARE THY JUDGMENTS
THY TESTIMONIES THTHAT THOU HAST COMMANDED ARE RIGHTEOUS AND VERY FAITHFUL.
MY ZEAL HATH CONSUMED ME, BECAUSE MINE ENEMIES HAVE FORGOTTEN THY WORDS.
THY WORD IS VERY PURE: THEREFORE THY SERVANT LOVETH IT.
I AM SMALL AND DESPISED: YET DO I NOT FORGET THY PRECEPTS.
THY RIGHTEOUSNESS IS AN EVERLASTING RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND THY LAW IS THE TRUTH.
TROUBLE AND ANGUISH HAVE TAKEN HOLD ON ME. YET THY COMMANDMENTS ARE MY DELIGHTS.
THE RIGHTEOUSNES OF THY TESTIMONIES IS EVERLASTING: GIVE ME UNDERSTANDING, AND I SHALL LIVE.
This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. O’ taste and see that the Lord is good and his mercy endures forever. Thank God that his judgments are just and righteous. His testimony is faithful and true. The zeal of thine house has eaten me up, but because of your abiding love do I put my trust in you. O Lord I love thy word. I love thy truth O Lord. My are thy ways past finding out yet am I grateful for the abundance of joy and mercy stored in a place where no one can penetrate. Although I am small and despised, yet have you increased me. You have established me in a large room. You have enlarged my territory. Because of thy fear and understanding, I shall live. Great is thy faithfulness!

​#praisetoraise #Hesable #Hesahealer #hesaves #chasingafterhim

ALL WEEK LONG!!! PASTOR TIARA L. HAWTHORNE AND THE GOD CHASERS MINISTRIES FAMILY WILL BE CELEBRATING 18 YEARS IN APOSTLESHIP MINISTRY AND EVANGELICAL OUTREACH.
JOIN US IN OUR REJOICING OF WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE BY HIS SPIRIT.
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MATTHEW 13:52
THEN SAID HE UNTO THEM…
THEREFORE EVERY SCRIBE WHICH IS INSTRUCTED UNTO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS LIKE UNTO AN HOUSEHOLDER, WHICH BRINGETH FORTH OUT OF HIS TREASURE THINGS OLD AND NEW.

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FRIENDLY REMINDER DO NOT FEAR WHAT YOU SEE OR BE INTIMIDATED
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​Ephesians 4:17-24
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,
Having their understanding darkened, being alienated form the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:
Who being past feeling have given themselves over to lasciviousness,to work all uncleanness with greediness.
But ye have not so learned Christ;
If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to deceitful lusts;
And be renewed in the spirit of the mind,
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousnees and true holiness.
The Lord God encourages the saints of God to walk in truth and grow together in Him. Therefore, as he speaks that we utilize our gifts and talents that he has distributed to all men, for us to be in the unity by his spirit. He said also the purpose was to build each other up and edify the body of Christ. He also warns that we are called to sanctification for his glory and therefore do not walk as the other gentiles that you may have seen who have vain thoughts and have no understanding of spiritual things. Oftentimes, when we are going about day to day, we encounter folks that work iniquity and prosper in their way and do not have knowledge of Jesus in their walk. The Lord says do not be discouraged by the things you see in the last days. There are some who lean to their own understanding. However, the Lord says we believers have not learned such ways.
I Corinthians 2:10
But God hath revealed them unto us by His spirit, for the spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the spirit of God.
Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
Keep in mind the Lord Jesus is speaking these things to his faithful servants who get so frustrated with how folks are seeming to prosper in their way. He says fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be envious because of workers of iniquity. Some of those that you see have been blinded and alienated from the life that Christ had desired for them to live, but we have not bee taught that way. Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and the life. Therefore, if we truly have learned of him, then we know to put off the former lusts and the old man to have holy conversation. He commands us to do his will and to do his purpose and be renewed in the spirit of the mind. We must have holiness reigning in our inner man. The new man established walks in holiness and righteousness. If we first mind the things of God, then we will do his commands and walk in his love.#jesusisrisen #heisholy #helovesyou #praisehim #seekafterhisspirit