Psalm 55:17
2 Corinthians 5:7
The Heavenly Calling
HEBREWS 3:1-6
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.
For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.
For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
What does it mean to Partake –
to take or have a part or share along with others; participate (usually followed by in )
to receive, take, or have a share or portion (usually followed by of)
to have something of the nature or character (usually followed by of)
What is this heavenly calling?
This heavenly calling is intercession.
Why do I believe the heavenly calling is intercession?
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. ~ Hebrews 7:25
Other words that struck me –
If – a condition, requirement, or stipulation
Confidence – full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing
Rejoicing – the feeling or the expression of joy.
Hope – the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best
Hebrews 7:25
Continue Ye in My Love
Jesus said He loves us as the Father loves Him. Nothing can change that love or take it away.
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~ Romans 8:38-39
Then He said that we are to love one another with that very same love. Think about that. We are to love each other and everyone in the same way the Father loves the Son. That’s intense.
We thought it was enough to love our neighbor as ourselves.
“And, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” ~ Matthew 19:19b
But Jesus raised the bar on how we love. He said we are to love our neighbor in the same way the Father loves Him, the Son.
“As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” ~ John 15:9-12
How it that even possible? How can we love like that? Only by coming into His Presence in the secret place and receiving His power to love. PRAY. ASK. Ask for love to be the foundation of your life. Not just the foundation of your prayer life, although prayer always begins there….but your whole life. Ask the Holy Ghost to fill you with the love of Jesus Christ. “I want to know the length, breadth, depth, and height of Your love.” (Ephesians 3:18)
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” ~ Ephesians 3:14, 16-19
What does a life of the love of Jesus Christ look like. Paul tells us:
“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:” ~ Romans 9:1-3
Read that again. Paul says here that he would live in a life of eternal hell so that others would not. That is the love of Jesus! Only God can anoint you to truly love like this.
This kind of love looks like the Cross!
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Thoughts – I have gone into the secret place of the Most High and asked Him to anoint me and fill me with love for others. I have gone not once but many times. Then I am so surprised when hardships and trials comes my way or when some I thought would be lifetime friends seem to easily walk away. And the Lord said to me this morning in the prayer room – Open your eyes, your ears, and your heart. I have answered your prayer. Now continue ye in My LOVE!!!
Quicken, Change, and Communion
A glimpse into my Bible study and prayer time tonight.
Verses and specific phrases in them that struck my heart…and definitions because God speaks to me through verses and phrases but also very often through single words.
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. ~ Romans 8:11
The Phrase – Quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit
The Word – Quicken: to revive; to restore life to
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. ~ 2 Corinthians 3:18
The Phrase – Changed into the same image
The Word – Changed: to transform or convert; to transfer from one to another
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. ~ 2 Corinthians 13:14
The Phrase – Communion of the Holy Ghost
The Word – Communion: interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions
Thank you, Father for Your Word and for prayer that has quickened and changed me tonight and thank You Holy Ghost that You were and are there all along throughout this entire day to offer and provide me with sweet communion. Draw me closer than I’ve ever been, and carry me through – into the place You have prepared for me on this day. In Jesus Name. Amen!
Matthew 4:4
Prayer for the New Year
Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before Your throne to lift up Your sons and daughter. Lord, by the authority You give through the blood of Your Son, and as commanded in Your Word, I come that yokes of darkness would be broken and to speak blessings and life over each one as we begin this new year.
In the name of Jesus, I break the power of the devil and speak release from all bondage. Where there are limitations, restrictions, afflictions of your body or mind, let those be broken and destroyed by the power of the Holy Ghost. I declare and decree that every weight, heaviness, depression be lifted and that every word spoken against you be destroyed. I command all that was taken by the enemy be restored seven times. I pray that you will turn away from worthless things.
In the name of Jesus, I release the FIRE of GOD to set you ablaze that you will burn with passion for Him. I pray that your heart will desire Jesus continuously, that you will never cease to seek Him, and that as you do, He will reveal Himself mightily. I pray that His Word will come alive in your heart and that zeal for His house will consume you. I pray that you will yield to the work of the Holy Ghost to bring forth every purpose and desire of the Father for your life. I pray that you will glorify Him and boldly share His Gospel throughout every corner of your world.
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. ~ Number 6:24-26
In the precious and holy name of Jesus, I pray. Amen! Amen!
In a Dream…
It is Thanksgiving and today I am thankful for God’s Word and His Word given to me through Pastors and Prophets and through God-given dreams.
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In a dream, a woman came to my door trying to steal my mail. I didn’t answer so she started racing around my house testing every window and door trying to find a way to break in. She wanted to take “an invitation” she thought I wasn’t meant to have.
The Lord said the enemy is trying to intercept the opportunities that are releasing your breakthrough and promise. He is methodical and doing anything he can to distract so he can enter through a route that seems “good” but once inside he will destroy you by convincing you to destroy yourself. He will convince you to slam My doors shut and at the moment you do, just like Adam and Eve, he will have ROBBED you of your promise.
Do not be deceived. Do not entertain the enemy. I tell you to be at peace with all men but that doesn’t mean to walk alongside and align yourself with them. That doesn’t mean to let them speak into your life. The “peace” you are working toward is more because you have a fear that someone doesn’t like you. They don’t but not only them, many won’t like you in this walk. Get used to it. Cast away the need to be liked and the fear that is attached to that thinking just as I have taught you to do says the Holy Ghost to me today.
NO MORE to being robbed. Repayment begins NOW!
“But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.” ~ Proverbs 6:31
Change
You know, I have been guilty of saying the prayer, “Change me, Lord!” and then when God started making changes in and around me I have been guilty of stomping my feet and crying, “I didn’t mean change THAT!!!” None of us seem to like change, but we want there to be change – only we want the change without changes.
The word “change” has about thirty varied definitions. Those that struck me as I read them are – the passing from one place, state, form, or phase to another; to become transformed or converted; to remove and replace the covering or coverings.
Help me Lord to accept the changes that You have allowed and appointed for me and Your will for me. Help me to even celebrate Your answers to my “Change me, Lord” whether the answer is my heart’s desire or a change that creates great pressure temporarily. I ask it all in Jesus Name. Amen!!! Amen!!!
Change is coming! Change is here!
Selah (pause and calmly think on that)
