The End of "Self"

My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me ~ Galatians 2:20 NLT

Has "old self" been crucified and remains crucified? It's time for a self examination!

Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! ~  2 Corinthians 15:5 ESV

Consider when you first came to the LORD:

• there was passion 
• spent time in prayer and intercession
• immersed in worship
• attended services and prayer meetings
• read the bible daily
• read books pertaining to Christian Living
• zeal to evangelize 
• sought opportunities to serve and fellowship
• fasted

Fear of God

In Exodus 20:18 we see a people that have witnessed the power of God and were afraid of His presence. “You speak with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die,” they cried to Moses. “Do not fear; for God has come to test you, and that His fear may be before you, so that you may not sin” Moses responded.

Awaken Me, LORD

"AND TO the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Sardis write: These are the words of Him Who has the seven Spirits of God [the sevenfold Holy Spirit ] and the seven stars: I know your record and what you are doing; you are supposed to be alive, but [in reality] you are dead.

Rouse yourselves and keep awake, and strengthen and invigorate what remains and is on the point of dying; for I have not found a thing that you have done [any work of yours] meeting the requirements of My God or perfect in His sight.

Threshing Floor: Have You Purchased YOURS...

As I was reading a post from Apostle Theresa Harvard Johnson on Scribal Anointing Literary Network called "It WILL Cost you!" there was mention about David purchasing a threshing floor (1 Chronicles 21).  This immediately drew my attention to the significance of the threshing floor.  This is a place that I truly believe everyone needs to purchase for themselves!  Atleast those who desire to walk in the Spirit and become the pure instruments of God!  This is a dying process to "self" and it is a place that will cost you!  It will cost you more than just something - it will cost you EVERYTHING!  In this place of threshing there is pain because its a tearing of the flesh, but its also a place of blessings and power! 

A People Set Apart

Beloved Saints, I wanted to share this article that I came across on my facebook page:  

 

Romans 12:2 (King James Version)

 ²And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

 

Parasha: Acharei Mot "A People Set Apart"

Wages of Sin is DEATH

As I was drawn into the presence of the Lord in travail for sins of this world, I can hear the heart of the Father cry "Their sins are great, Their sins are great".....His cry was not only for those who do not know Him, but for those who call themselves sons & daughters.  People of God, please hear the cry of the Father in this hour.  He desires that none shall perish, but there is a great deception amongst His flock. 

We cannot live according to our ways and expect to please God in all we say or do.  Despite the messages coming forth from the pulpits that He is a loving God who forgives, there is also a Just God, A Holy God a God WHO is a Consuming Fire (Heb. 12:29)

Hour of Power! Be Encouraged!

What a glorious time this is for the "church"! As the Lord is calling us forth in holiness in preparation of His coming, there is a release of His power unto those who will answer the call!

A Call to Holiness

Be Holy For I Am Holy

The Lord commanded us to be holy as He is holy, to be "holy in every aspect of (our) conduct" (see 1 Pt 1:15-16). Holiness is the very character of God, and our heavenly Father wants His children to act and look like Him. We are called to be a "holy nation" (1 Pt 2:9), and the Lord is coming back a final time for a holy Church, "holy and immaculate, without stain or wrinkle or anything of that sort" (Eph 5:27). Without holiness, we cannot go to heaven and see God (Heb 12:14).

This call demands a response.  It is a decision that will determine whether you see God in heaven or spend eternity in hell.  This is not an opinion but its the word of God.