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Christmas Revival 2024. This Christmas, make Jesus King!
Last year, my wife and I served at four revival tents and various other events. Notably, we had many highlights, including our five-year-old winning a family to the saving knowledge of Jesus. Going into 2025, I want to begin this year with Thanksgiving and Praise.
I thank You, Lord, for 2024 for enlarging our businesses and ministries. I pray we never leave our home this year without purpose and prayer. May we be on fire to touch lives in 2025. We are asking for partners to pray with us for the following:
An intercessory prayer team to pray into our business and ministry vision.
A large salvation tent to fulfill our calling for more than a million souls.
A team to manage the tent.
Where There is Vision, There is Provision.
The Great Commission, Matthew 28:16-20 NKJV
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted it.
18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Are You Questioning Your Faith? Know This, Jesus Came to Set the Captives Free!
Are you ready? Are you willing? If so, you can say this simple prayer and this time be genuine and know Jesus came to set the captives free. The question is, “What is “Revival” waiting for?”
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Now Pray:
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. Furthermore, I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding, as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faith in him, it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
In this article, I will be highlighting the warning signs that your ministry is turning into a “Christian Cult.” My reason for exposing these practices is to help you navigate a way out or completely avoid them. Perhaps these practices may already exist in your organization, so then, what? Initially, you must get to the root. Why? Get your axe ready!
“The people who sat in darkness saw a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined.” Matt 4:16 NLT
Christian Cults always have a root. To identify the root, you need to go back to their foundation, forming or purpose. In other words, what caused the cult to form? Why? There is always a cause or need that presented itself, and their leader saw themselves as the savior. This is a dangerous mindset because it gives the enemy a strong foothold, especially because Satan is in the business of killing, steeling and destroying.
“Their leader saw themselves as the savior”
As we can see today, the church is divided. As it happens, it is a breeding ground for the devil to employ many strategies. What I am going to say now can and will be made into a book. But, for this article, I am focusing my attention on the apostolic calling. Perhaps this is you or someone you know. Either way, remember the Lord gives grace to the humble.
An “Apostolic calling” is someone who is called by the Holy Spirit to church planting and are “church guys or gals.” Therefore, if they say something like “I am not a church guy or gal” then what are they? Surely this must have been addressed somewhere in the bible, right? In fact, it was and Paul, who identified himself as an apostle, calling these people “false apostles” in 2 Corinthians 11:5-15. These are people wanting to be identified as apostles but were lacking fruit. Title worship!
“Title Worship”
Paul called these people “False Apostles” in 2 Corinthians 11:5-15
Next, let me address the leader calling themselves an apostle, but they are angry at the church(es). In fact, it is easy today to identify a problem like homelessness or drug use and see that the church is ill-equipped. Maybe, God has tugged at your heart to help solve the crisis. Yes, this truly can be an apostolic calling on your life, but it’s all in the way you use it. Simply put, it is a decision.
One, will you use it to build up or fortify the church(es), or will you use it to tear them down? Isolation is another choice, especially if you get rejected, another tactic employed by the enemy. Rejection may cause you to come out the other side saying, “I am not a church guy or gal.” Rejection can send you further downhill by the devil convincing you that you are their only savior and without you, they would be homeless.
Now, you have a choice to believe that you are their savior, say “I am not a church guy or gal”, and become the weapon the devil can use. A true in form, “Charismatic Cult Leader.” Not only does a cult leader not bear church fruit, but Paul identified them as “false apostles.” Now, get out the axe, if you find yourself down this rabbit hole, depending on how far, it is never too late to repent, ask God to show you a way out and get back on the path of true apostleship. Let’s use Paul as the example.
To begin with, Paul is a good example of someone with an Apostolic calling on their life. He was courageous and unafraid. Although there is that, he wrote his own story. Still, we can see that his calling lined up with the fruit of building churches and raising up leaders. If an apostolic leader wants to be called an apostle, he surely will have fruit to show. Paul didn’t refer to himself as an apostle until there was fruit.
Now let us explore what a “Christian Cult” looks like.
First, let me identify what a “Christian Cult” looks like so you can quickly identify the signs. For example, I will use Jeremiah Johnson’s video addressing common practices found in Christian ministries. Clearly, these are things that you should avoid. Next, I will be addressing other signs, then go into steps that you can establish to save your ministry from becoming a cult.
Let’s begin:
Five (5) Signs of “Christian Cults” That Brings Forth Leadership Worship
Need for Titles & Recognition….” Chief Prophet” or “Apostle so-and-so” – 1 Peter 5:1-3 (A Christian apostle is one that plants churches, nurtures them, moves in signs and wonders and has a track record of growth, like Paul. Oppositely, the “false apostle” opposes churches, says things like, “I am not a church guy” but wants to be called by the title. The false apostle has a track record of cultivating disunity in churches and causing church division). I address this in more detail below.
Everyone dresses, acts or talks/prays a certain way. If you don’t fit in, you will be sent away quickly.
Questions or differing perspectives are viewed as insubordinate behavior. Phrases like, “How dare you touch the Lord’s anointed.”
Loyalty and secrecy are required. “Can you meet with me and not tell the others?”
Five (5) Signs of "Christian Cults"
More Signs that signal a “Christian Cult”
Leader shows a persistent distrust – always questioning people’s motives, showing lack of hearing from the Holy Spirit.
Stockholm Syndrome found among the “disciples” – Cult leaders routinely “discipline” their “disciples”. Disciples under the influence of a charismatic leader frequently display unquestioning loyalty and devotion. In particular, even pray with similar words or phrases, trying to fit in with others. Cult leaders skillfully employ brainwashing techniques to create a dependency among their members and isolate them from outside influences. Often times, giving them a place to live, rather than teaching them independence. Many times finding openings in their family ties that they can drive a wedge or cause a separation. This seclusion, combined with a skewed perception of reality, provides the perfect conditions for Stockholm Syndrome to develop, elevating leaders to near-savior status. If someone refers to themselves as your “Spiritual Father”, it’s advisable to leave the situation promptly.
“Spiritual Father” – cult members often refer to their leader as their “Spiritual Father.” If this happens, this needs correction immediately. If left uncorrected and is found as common-place, RUN!
If someone refers to themselves as your “Spiritual Father”, it’s advisable to leave the situation promptly. It is a Cult!
False Apostles – Apostles plant and administrate churches – Not Despise them. (Paul addressed similar issues in Corinth, calling out “false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:13). Unlike these false teachers, who boasted about their credentials, Paul pointed to the transformed lives of the people he had ministered to as evidence of genuine ministry (2 Corinthians 3:1-3). True leaders glorify Christ and focus on the spiritual growth of their followers, not their personal acclaim).
Leader overworks disciples to the point of constant exhaustion. This tactic keeps disciples from hearing from the Holy Spirit. Often it is said, “we don’t need to be marinating in The Holy Spirit.”
Step One: The Light of Jesus
Every Christian organization must take steps to shine the light of Jesus over all their practices. To do this, it is best to have oversight by a trusted non-bias organization who specializes in keeping other Christian groups accountable. Yes, accountability is a must.
Where there is no guidance, a people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Prov. 11:14
Does your organization have non-bias oversight? If not, your ministry may fall prey to the enemy. How?
So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper]; COL 3:12 Amp
Step Two: Humility
Practicing humility is vital for any Christian ministry, and nourishing this root is essential for growing and bearing abundantly good fruit. Understanding humility, lacking pride or arrogance, means taking every thought or action accountable to the cross. Yes, you may say something wrong, but be quick to apologize.
Leaders Must Be Known by Their “Humble Spirit”
Step Three: Gentleness
A gentle spirit believes the best about people and never discounts God’s plans for them. We all know the scripture, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV
“they didn’t share the same vision.”
Therefore, in light of gentleness, when people leave your ministry for any reason, it is never appropriate to say to others, “they didn’t share the same vision.” Since it’s Jesus’ church to build, not ours, what does it matter? Another tactic is to tell people staying to not reach out to the one(s) leaving. This tactic helps the cult leadership to minimize their perceived loss. This begs to question, what are they hiding? Shouldn’t truth be a priority?
Step Four: Kindness
Kindness is characterized by acts of generosity, consideration, assistance, or concern for others, carried out without the expectation of praise or reward. So, when a ministry administers kindness as a priority, you will see the fruits. For instance, they will never overwork their people, and their plans include breaks, food, and generous consideration for others.
Step Five: Patience / Peace
Patience and peace is something that you experience and feel as a tranquil hovering spirit. You have probably walked into a room and felt tension, which is the opposite of peace, lacking patience. To thrive in unity, a ministry must move in the spirit of patience that brings peace into all their spheres of influence.
Hopefully, these five steps found in COL 3:12 can help guard your ministry from becoming a “Christian Cult”. On the contrary, your ministry may already be showing signs of being a cult and need deliverance. Jesus is always gracious to deliver even the worst offenders. His blood is enough.
Are You Questioning Your Faith? Know This, Jesus Came to Set the Captives Free!
Are you ready? Are you willing? If so, you can say this simple prayer and this time be genuine and know Jesus came to set the captives free. The question is, “What is “Revival” waiting for?”
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. Furthermore, I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding, as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed yourfaith in him, it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
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I believe, I am not the only one asking this question. Lately, we have been seeing outpourings of repentance. Moreover, it seems like these outpourings are signs of a “Revival Pregnancy” exists. If you allow me, I would liken outpourings of repentance of sin to Braxton Hicks contractions. Surely, they’re a sign that our spirits are experiencing a Revival Pregnancy.
To add, the Greek word for repentance is metanoia. To be sure, metanoia means to think differently, so much so that your mind changes to God’s perspective which brings salvation for a sinner who yields to it. Please, if you will, let me go a step further to say that for revival to happen our perspective to change to reflect the first 70 that were sent out two by two. As revealed by reading Acts 10: 17 NKJV:
The Seventy Return with Joy
17 Then the [e]seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.”
Like past revivals, they began with outpourings that eventually gave birth to a full-blown renewal. Certainly, renewals all have the same look and feel. Undoubtably, renewals not only have many repenting from sins, but they are followed by signs and wonders. Mark 16:17-18 NKJV, “And thesesigns will follow those who[a]believe:In My name they will cast out demons;they will speak with new tongues;18 they[b]will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them;they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
My second question is, what will it take for an outpouring to go from repentance to demonstrating signs and wonders?
For me, I sat down pondering this question this very morning, 6/2/2024. Incidentally, the day after Pride month began. And, as a side note, our island community had a Pride Day scheduled yesterday at a very visible park where we reside in Washington State. We knew this because of leaving the island to go to a baseball game to watch our grandson play. As we left our island, we saw the signage and small tents being set up. Then about an hour later we heard and saw fire and aide vehicles heading out toward the island. This is never a good sound.
It was then, after the game was over, that we found ourselves and others banned from our island homes. (Note: this is a very rare occurrence, twice in almost twenty years when access was fully denied for hours.) Then, almost like this was not enough, rain began to come down as well. We then learned that four cars were involved and people were airlifted. Still, we are waiting to hear if everyone involved in the accident are going to be okay. Still praying. The reason I mentioned this is that my heart is breaking.
Why is my heart breaking?
What is “Revival” waiting for? “US” America!
My heart breaks because why aren’t we having a Revival Day? Why do we allow the enemy to have the parade or a day? What is revival waiting for? So this was my morning today as I pondered and cried out to the Lord. It was, sitting in His presence, that I was given the reason revival has not fully begun this morning. Hopefully, I am not the only person getting this answer or posing the same question to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As revealed by my prayers, the Holy Spirit spoke a gentle word to me. It was, “revival is waiting for a spiritual repentance.”
“Spiritual Repentance”
Spiritual repentance or spiritual renewal is vital to transport an outpouring into revival. Clearly, we must repent of our unbelief before God will allow a revival or renewal to be birthed. So, what does spiritual repentance look like? Of course, I asked this question, “what is spiritual repentance?”
For me, spiritual repentance is asking forgiveness for my unbelief and letting the Holy Ghost reform my thinking. Yes, a complete reformation and change from wordly thoughts and ideas to spiritual truth. For instance, “do I really believe in Jesus?” Do I take Jesus at His word(s)? To not, does it mean that I call Jesus a liar? Even though, I thank Him for His patience. For one thing, I know from many testimonies His patience has limitations. How so? You might ask.
“do I really believe in Jesus?” Do I take Jesus at His word(s)?
So far, I have met two people in the past couple of years when the Holy Spirit was the evangelist. Indeed, the Holy Ghost led them to Jesus and both became ministers of the gospel. However, I do believe that a full revival is eminent. Most assuredly, it is coming sooner than later. In my opinion, the spark is being kindled as I write this blog. So what is He waiting for? Us.
Additionally, for me, I had a dream more than 8 years ago where the Holy Spirit said He was going to use me to call America to revival. The word He told me was to shout, “Arise!” Incidentally, the first letters of USA are “US.” And, A stands for America. Therefore, He is waiting for “US” America, moreover and United, US.
He is waiting for “US” America. Arise USA! Arise!
Now, back to this spiritual repentance. I must repent of my spiritual unbelief. Like the constitution of the United States, so eloquently says, “I hold these truths to be self-evident.” Do I likewise allow the truths of the gospel to be evidenced in me? In reality, am I experiencing a Mark 16:17-18 to follow my walk with Jesus? Some today are agnostic, meaning they don’t believe these signs are for today and Jesus was not speaking to our generation when He said in John 14:12-14 NKJV, 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may beglorified in the Son.14 If you[a]ask anything in My name, I will do it.”
Like all previous Revivals, God is waiting on US. And, as it happens, He is waiting for our belief to align with His son. An example is, the soldier in the Gospel of Luke. More precisely, Luke 7:1-10 NKJV “Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. 2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. 3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving, 5 “for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.”
An example is, the soldier in the Gospel of Luke.
6 Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. 7 Therefore, I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
9 When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, “I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!”10 And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well [a]who had been sick.
This shows that Revival came to the soldiers’ servant through his demonstration of belief.
In Conclusion: I wouldn’t be honest if I didn’t say I need to repent from my unbelief because if my desire is revival I need to walk in revival. A Godly revival. I need to see signs and wonders follow me. And, not just seeing it follow a traveling evangelist. In me…yes, use me Jesus! Arise in me!
If this also is your prayer, please let me know. And, as always, if you want to know Jesus you can pray the following prayer:
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine yourself. See what is allowing to take up your time. Now making an effort asking God to show you what needs to be removed. Moreover, what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. Furthermore, I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now, for the sake of Revival, repent of your unbelief.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faith in him, it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using words that build yourself and others up.
Recently, my wife and I began doing an extended water fast. Unfortunately, at day 5 we both began cramping. Then, this is when we discovered the need for both salt & light. Perhaps, some of you already know this about our bodies, especially those in the medical field or learned. So, this will be a review. For those of you that may not know, it may be news to you, but be assured my intentions are good. Now, If you allow me, I will put the light on the subject of salt and light.
Now, If you allow me, I will put a light on the subject of salt and light.
Firstly, what is salt, and why do our bodies need it?
Let’s begin with salt. What is salt, and why do our bodies need it? Most assuredly, salt is essential as it contains minerals that our body needs to make use of vitamins and conduct electrical signals from our brains. Lacking salt in our bodies can cause diseases and eventually leading to death.
Technically, salt contains mostly sodium and chloride, which are positively charged electrolytes. As a bonus, naturally occurring salt, like Himalayan salt, contains even more minerals that are also electrolytes like Potassium and Magnesium. Surprisingly, there are said to be 84 total minerals in Himalayan salt and many are known to be electrolytes.
So, what are electrolytes, and how does it help our body to function?
Simply put, each electrolyte serves a different purpose. Furthermore, electrolytes aid to regulate H2O distribution, administer acid base stability, and communicate nerve impulses. Finally, they contribute to energy generation and blood clotting. Besides, since our bodies are made up of an average of 60% water, water alone cannot make the body run.
Astoundingly, simple water without electrolytes, which has a very low ion content, cannot conduct electricity. But, when an electrolyte solvent is added, it forms ions in water. Thus, it is called electrolyte water, making the solution a strong electrical conductor.
Still, impulses from our brain are electrically charged and require the water to transmit these electrical impulses. Thus, making the intake of both water and minerals detrimental to a healthy functioning body.
An electrolyte solution makes simple water a strong electrical conductor.
Secondly, what is Light, and how does it help our body to function?
Truly, scientific studies show light is good for our human bodies. In particular, sunlight helps the body to produce vitamin D which improves our moods and strengthens our immune system.
Get this!
Sunlight Entering Our Eyes
As sunlight enters our eyes, it goes through the hypothalamus to regulate the circadian rhythm through complex pathways that include melatonin, serotonin, and body temperature. Most
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notably, circadian rhythm has dramatically positive effects on your body and mood.
Thus, sunlight benefits are:
Better night’s sleep
Improved mood
More energy
Now, let’s look deeper into God’s word so we come out with a more knowledgeable understanding. Turn to Matthew 5:13-16 and let’s see what Jesus, The Creator, is really talking about when He was quoted in the following text as saying…..
JESUS said, “you are the salt of the earth, and you are the light of the world.”
Initially, let’s read this scripture as it is written.
Matthew 5:13-16 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
13 You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste (its strength, its quality), how can its saltiness be restored? It is not good for anything any longer but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men. 14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.
Now let’s’ read it with the definitions added for Salt and Light.
Matthew 5:13-16 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (added definitions for salt and light)
A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
13 You are the salt (positively charged electrolytes that make water in the body conductive) of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste (its strength, its quality), how can its saltiness be restored? It is not good for anything any longer but to be thrown out and trodden underfoot by men. 14 You are the light (helps the body to produce vitamin D which improves our moods and strengthen our immune systems) of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.
Time Is Short
Are You Questioning Your Faith? Know This, Jesus Came to Set the Captives Free!
Are you ready? Are you willing? If so, you can say this simple prayer and this time be genuine and know Jesus came to set the captives free. The question is, “What is “Revival” waiting for?”
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. Furthermore, I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faith in him, it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
DURASKIRT™ is owned by ? Revival Driven people, Rich & Billie Imus.? We are pictured here withCatherine Mullins Band at Winston-Salem in Fall of 2023. At the tent and on the streets, more than 1,000 people came to the saving grace of Christ.
Enlarge the place of your tent, and let them stretch out the curtains of your habitations; spare not, lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes. 3 For you shall spread out to the right hand and to the left, and your descendants shall inherit the nations and make the desolate cities to be inhabited. Isaiah 54:2-3 MEV.
Everlasting Father, that You will generously provide us with everything we need for expansion, as we enter the year 2024. We want to go from decrease to increase! Remind us to use words declaring, “this is for our betterment,” “this is for our increase” and “God has done this thing.” Use us mightily to be a good influence in these new territories, communities, and lands. Grant us new visions, ideas, and strong-rust-free-stakes to claim the unfamiliar places You are taking us. Let all the glory ? Be Yours! Amen!
? Revival Driven ?
DURASKIRT™ is owned by ?Revival Driven people, Rich & Billie Imus.? We are pictured here with Catherine MullinsBand at Winston-Salem in Fall of 2023. At the tent and on the streets, more than 1,000 people came to the saving grace of Christ. This was us serving at our 15th Tent event over the past several years and during COVID-19 break-out.
The Great Commission, Matthew 28:16-20 NKJV
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted it.
18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Are You Questioning Your Faith? Know This, Jesus Came to Set the Captives Free!
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Are you ready? Are you willing? If so, you can say this simple prayer and this time be genuine and know Jesus came to set the captives free. The question is, “What is “Revival” waiting for?”
? A Plan for Redemption ?
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faith in him, it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
If, like me, perhaps you have or are attending a church, tithing, attending a bible study, participating in a corporate prayer group while not quite feeling a move of God. Even though the scriptures promise this. Maybe it’s time to examine the vine where you’re attached or if the vine is supplying all the needed nutrients. You see, like natural plants, you need proper feeding to fully develop into good fruit.
FYI: The church I presently attendPURSUIT NW in Snohomish and Seattle, WA is bearing a bountiful harvest of good fruit.
Did you know Jesus alludes to this in the parable of the seed Sower. In the natural we understand when producing good fruit it needs correct feeding and watering to fully mature. Likewise, just because a ministry is bearing fruit does not mean the fruit will become good on its own. It has everything to do with the soil.
Does your church body have the proper soil and nutrients to produce good fruit?
To judge this, we need to let scriptures expose the making of the good soils by examining closely how Jesus did it. You see, it’s not by our criticism’s things will change but by the actions of following Jesus. Thus, Let Jesus be the judge.
I am not going to give you a formula to produce good fruit. Why? Because, like fruit, nutrients and soils conditions vary as to what kinds of fruit you’re producing. The only thing I will say is that the fruit must be the kind that reproduces more fruit or exponential growth while placing Jesus as King. If you belong to a church that is not producing fruit, then like the fig tree Jesus rebuked, the church not bearing fruit will die.
Why must a tree or vine producing bad fruit die?
God loves His vineyard and loves it when people turn and follow Him. He hates it when a church falls away from teaching holiness because He is coming back to a spotless bride. Therefore, He, like a good gardener, prunes and replaces churches as needed to accomplish this purpose.
But God Mat 24:24-30
Thankfully, God has a better plan than us. If left to us and our gardening methods many churches would be uprooted while producing good fruit. In Mat 24:24-30 there is a decision made by the gardener to let the wheat grow with the tares. As a result, just because the enemy sows in hollow, seedless members, the good fruit its producing will be protected.
Maybe you are good fruit producing more good fruit in a church with weeds. Should you quit? Or leave? I would recommend staying if you are given a place to follow the will of God in your life. Nonetheless, for some reason, God is calling you somewhere else or to do something that the headship of that church disagrees for me it’s clear that you must leave.
Homework
Read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Also, I recommend reading the entire New Testament. After this you will begin to understand what a Spotless Bride looks like and a real fruit producing church is called to do. Moreover, keep in mind this fact: The only thing Jesus commissioned His followers to do is spread the Good News of the “Gospel” making disciples to follow doing the same. This is our life’s work and if you are a disciple this is your life’s work too.
The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20 NKJV
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted it.
18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Are You Questioning Your Faith? Know This, Jesus Came to Set the Captives Free!
Are you ready? Are you willing? If so, you can say this simple prayer and this time be genuine and know Jesus came to set the captives free.
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed yourfaith in him it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
I Am Not Woke, I Am A Believer in Christ and What He Did On The Cross
Jesus cut all ethnic and social barriers and said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (ETHOS), baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,…” I believe the teaching of WOKE does not solve the separation man has from God but only the true teaching of the gospel. Moreover, I believe, any teaching seeking to divide God’s people is not from God but stems from the evil one.
WOKE does not solve the separation man has from God but only the true teaching of the gospel
Additionally, 1 Cor. 1:10 says, “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.”
Finally, I believe no weapon formed against me will prosper. I am not a WOKER getting worked up about injustices in the eyes of men. I am a Believer in spreading the gospel to everyone. Likewise, I have chosen my cause, that being the cause of the Gospel. Therefore, it is not my job to solve the injustices of the world, but to serve God by spreading the good news of the gospel. Christ delivered all of us from bondage at the Cross.
Some may choose to hate me for my belief in the perfect solution, and some may choose to love me. Regardless, I am ready for all criticism or outcomes my choice will cause, as I am fully committed to what Christ did on the Cross.
Forgiveness is the answer to all injustices: Please read my article regarding forgiveness.
The Good News
Furthermore, I believe two hundred or two thousand years from now, the only teaching that will last is the gospel. The Good News.
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the surrounding relationships. Find if you too need to forgive someone. Then, say this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faithin him, it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
Is your relationship with Jesus stuck on “Wash – Rinse – Repeat?” Perhaps it’s time to get off this merry-go-round Christian Religious non-sense and make Jesus Lord of your life. Let me explain.
Firstly, the Wash-Rinse-Repeat cycle is commonplace with today’s Christians. You begin with the sinner’s prayer;
Are you a miserable Christian? Maybe you know one. If so, read and pass this message on.
believe through grace you’re saved, then you go right back to your old lifestyle. Maybe not at first but eventually through digression the seed that was sewn in you failed to bear fruit. Possibly the devil now has convinced you to hate or even blame God for all your troubles.
Then, one day you cry out to Jesus He responds with grace once more and peace again is restored. Perhaps it stays a while this time but, through more temptation, the devil knows how to take you back. This time the devil is more cunning tempting you to go much further than before and now you find yourself addicted to drugs, alcohol, pornography, gambling or just getting more money. The hole in your heart swells.
Misery Loves Company
Now you have a giant black hole the size of our sun inside your heart that cannot be satisfied. You go to bed hungry and wake up empty. You haven’t smiled in months or maybe years. Then you decide to go to church crying out this time and or maybe just angry none of your friends have the answer. The Christians you know are just as hollow as you are and only pay lip service to your problems. Without understanding, they follow the same sports heroes or watch the same tv shows and movies as do the modern-day Philistines. They too are miserable. You may even wonder why they make the effort to come to church. The answer is, “misery loves company.”
It’s sad the Gospel of Jesus has been getting watered down to a life resembling this in many churches. Although, on the upside, it makes for a great place to share the real love of Jesus. When you read the bible, Jesus went the synagogues where He knew these kinds of people are found. An empty religion will do this to someone who is trying on their own to find what they believe exists yet are not finding. Are you one of these people?
Is what I know about Jesus causing me to share the gospel?
Then ask yourself, “is what I know about Jesus causing me to share the gospel? Am I irritating my neighbors to the point they to want Jesus? Are you doing greater things than Jesus did? Jesus said we would. James said faith without works is dead. Paul talks about a faith that is bold and Jesus said finding heaven is like the man who sells everything he owns to obtain it. Is this how you feel about the good news? If not, you may want to hop off the “wash – rinse – repeat” religion that is weighing you down and leaving you more hopeless and so wrapping you with additional chains.
“He or She is so heavenly minded they are no earthly good.”
To make church folk feel better or to ease their pain the church has adopted a saying, “He or She is so heavenly minded they are no earthly good.” This is a seed sewn by Satan to encourage workers to do his will. We must admit, it has worked very well.
“Fear of the Lord” – like a small Child not wanting to be separated from their parent(s), be afraid to leave His presence.
The bible, however, encourages us to pray without ceasing. How do we accomplish this? Make your life a conversation with Jesus. Ask Him everything. Believe He is with you everywhere you go. Fall in love with Jesus with a child-like faith. And like a small Child not wanting to be separated from their parent(s), be afraid to leave His presence. This is the truest form of “Fear of the Lord.
Are you ready? Are you willing? If so, you can say this simple prayer and this time be genuine and know Jesus came to set the captives free.
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faith in him it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
Maybe you have asked yourself Am I Living A Set-Apart Life? What does that even look like in our culture that encourages the pursuit of happiness? If you’re like many, you have found a continued happiness is not possible without God. Perhaps, sadly, you have never experienced the happiness God has for you with a surrendered life?
If you turn to your bible starting in 1 Samuel chapter four, you will find a culture much like ours. The people had God in a box (Arc of the Covenant) and their neighbors idols on display in their homes, trying to fit in with everyone. As you read on through the next chapters, you’ll find it doesn’t work out well for them, neither is it working out well for us today. We find in Samuel that God will always defend himself, regardless where we stand with Him.
When the enemy captures the Arc of the Covenant, we find the idol Dagon must fall in its presence. Every knee shall bow. More still, the land breaks out with mice and tumors begin appearing on the captors bodies. So, they decide to send the Arc back with peace offerings of mice and tumors made of precious gold. Listen, this is a ruse, and we are to never take offerings from the enemy even though they seem to have given lip service, offerings, to our precious savior. It never ends well when we do.
Reading further, when Israel received the Arc they were temporarily impressed by the enemies offerings and still unrepentant of their sins that caused its capture. Almost 60,000 people paid the price for their hardened hearts. How many in our culture are losing their lives for our own compromised lifestyles? How long will we keep God in a box and have similar lifestyles to the Celebrity Philistines? Do we look any different? Are we watching the same movies? Maybe we’re reading the same books? Then again, we may be talking about the same celebrities in similar fashions? Or perhaps we’re dressing the same? Do we have the same desires?
Surrendered Life
Do we think that God won’t eventually begin to defend himself and clean up his people and his churches? We find the story here ends with a people throwing away their Philistine idols, culture, and living the set-apart life God desires for all of us. Where He feels right in protecting and blessing. My prayer is that this message will turn at least one wayward sheep back home. Moreover, I pray many will desire to go all in with their own relationship with Jesus.
A Plan for Redemption
If you are like me and need to examine the things you are allowing to take up your time and make an effort to ask God to show you what needs to be removed and what needs to be added. You can begin by saying this simple prayer…..
Jesus,
I am a sinner. I’ve done a lot that is wrong or evil. I cannot do anything good in my own power. I need your love and forgiveness. Lord, I am sorry for all the sin that I have committed in my life, and that I know I will commit in the future. I want to live my life for You, doing what is right, and pleasing to You. I need a Savior, because I can never pay the debt that my sin has incurred. Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross, and shedding your blood to pay the price for my sin. I accept that You did this for me, and I ask that You extend Your eternal grace to me. Lord, please transform my heart and my life in Your image, write my name in the Lamb’s Book of Life, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. I praise You for Your love, Your righteousness, and Your infinite mercy. Thank you for saving my soul.
Today, I desire to go all in with you, Jesus. I want that set-apart life that leads me to wholeness and real happiness. I desire peace beyond understanding as your word promises.
In the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Now that you received Jesus and placed your faithin him, it’s time to know that He has given you His authority. You are a son or daughter of the most high God! Begin using seeds, words, that build yourself and others up and expect them to bring the peace that is promised to the sons of God.
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