It Was For Love/God's love

Sons of God,

"I told you something tonight, that when you were born into a frame of a man; a human full of flaws, a race full of flaws—weeds. Into a family flawed and into a society flawed. And in spite of all the flaws, I have loved you. And grace multiplies and mercy is abundant and favor will be there everyday of your lives.

At times you make the right decisions, I am with you. And the days you make wrong decisions I am with you. I won't fail you. And I will turn the good, and I will turn the hard and difficult, and I will turn the impossible toward my plan and for you.

I sent you to be born into a fallen race and it was for love that you were given the obstacles. It was for love that you were given the pain and the failures. It was for love the you were given families, your desire and everything else. So that I could turn it toward the good. And I will turn it toward the good.

I'm not making it impossible for you to live, or to flourish, or to know me the way your hearts want to. Instead I have made it impossible for you to fail. The heart wants what the heart wants. And the heart will not be denied.

I put you into your flawed frame, so as to take many men and women out of prison. All I ask of you is to rest and abide, abide and rest—to lean on God—on God alone."

(a portion of a prophecy spoken by David on 10-29-2010)

God's Love

"You long for God to show Himself proud and powerful. To feel a need to feel the insecurities. I need to be loved, to be taken care of. Why does man long for what he already has?

I clothe you with my garment of peace. Why does man strive and long and fear about things he already has? All things were given to you in Christ Jesus—everything. Everything you need for tomorrow, will be released tomorrow.

Is there something I need to prove to you... my love to you? See you don't like it when others ask you to prove it that way and to test you. Maybe your love depend on determinants that they have imagined.

My love is contractual. My love is eternal. My love didn't begin when you raised your hand and asked Jesus into your heart. That's when the Holy Spirit came alive in your flesh. I stepped into you and you stepped into me, before any of that."

(A portion of a prophecy spoke on 10-15-2010)

I Was There

Dearest daughter, 

I thought I would write you a letter and let you know, how my heart feels for you. You are so precious to me and I long for you to know this. I was there, when you were born. You came out of the womb, where you felt safe and warm, into what seemed like a cold cruel world—surround by strangers. But I was there. You were afraid and cried. I wept too, but it was for joy over seeing you. I had waited a long time for that moment. Yet, it seems just like yesterday, when I picked you up and held your little body next to mine. I thought you weren't the prettiest little baby, but you were mine. But when the stress of that day was over, everyone began to raved how beautiful you were. I was so proud of you as I kissed your soft little cheeks. I even prayed a blessing over you.

As time went by, I watched you grow and become more beautiful. I was there, when you said your first words, da da. I saw you take your first steps. You were so proud of yourself and clapped your hands as others watched you walk. I even helped feed you, clean you, bathe and dressed you, but your mother did most of the work, just like most mothers do. Yet, I still taught you many things. We laughed and played, and even rolled on the ground together. I was there to help you ride your first bicycle, and when you fell I picked you up and encouraged you to try again, along with so many other things you did. At night when there were thunderstorms we would hold you, until you weren't afraid anymore. I watched you make friends and how they enjoyed being around you. You were so full of life and joy.

I was there, as you grew older. You got to experienced many things, even though at times you didn't have as much as some other kids. I always provided what you needed and a nice place to live.  I showed you how to love God and what was pleasing to Him. I also taught you to pray and how to give. However, there came a times when you didn't understand everything I did or why some people fight and argue. Those things just seem to happen. They're a part of the unpleasant things in life that you would eventually learn for yourself. People are human and they're not perfect.

There also came a time when you thought I didn't care and doubted my love for you. I said things that hurt you, but I didn't mean to, it just happened. You even wanted to change you name and the way you believed. But, it never stopped me from loving you. People often make mistakes they later regret, that why it's so important to learn to forgive.

I was there, when you purchased your first car and I helped you learn to drive. You were so frustrated, because it wasn't as easy as you thought it would be; but you eventually learned. You also learned to be more independent, until one day you decided to leave home and be on you own, where no one could tell you what to do. That was a sad day, but I still loved you and so did your mother. Things don't always turn out the way we hope or expect them to.

There was more I wanted to teach you, so you could avoid the heartaches of others, but you had to learn them for yourself. The things of this world were more desirable to you than what I had to offer. You also thought I was the source of your pain. But everyone suffer, its a part of life, either from the choices they make or because they have chosen to listen to me. Either way, I never stopped loving them or you.

You wanted to be as free as the birds and so you took to the air, soaring above the earth and all the people who didn't understand or appreciate you, and all the pain you thought you could leave behind. You thought I hated you, but I never did, even when you wouldn't talk to me. You didn't understand many things I said or did, because I wasn't like other fathers. My ways were and still are different, and in time you'll eventually understand this.

I was there when you got married. You were a beautiful bride and I was proud of you, as you said your vows to the man that God had chosen for you. You loved him so much and he loves you and I love him too. God brought him to you to bring balance into your life, even at the expense of more pain. I was there when you had your first child and all the others. Each one of them was a gifts to you and they are special, just like you. You also learned the physical and emotional pains of being a mother and a wife. You have also learned that husbands, fathers, mothers, children and yourself—all make mistakes. That's why it's so important to learn to forgive one another, even yourself, from your heart.

You looked for love and happiness, but it wasn't as easy as you thought it would be. You experienced many of the hardships of life without me, yet I was still there waiting for you. I want you to experience my love, peace and joy. True love can only be found in the one who is willing to sacrifice everything for it. You're beginning to see that now, but there is still so much to learn, if you will only trust me.

I have given you more than you can ever imagine and some of it wasn't even appreciated, but that's typical of most children. But I still love them and especially you, my daughter. My ways seemed hard to you, but it is meant for your good. True love has guidelines. In time you will see and understand this too. I also never stopped loving you—even when we were apart—I was always there. My desire is for you to come back home so we can talk again. I want to show you how much I really care and love you. I have many gifts, promises and blessings to give to you and all my children. All that I am and everything I have is yours.

Love Always,

Your Heavenly Father

PS: I know there are times you think I made a mistake, and maybe I did. I just couldn't stop trying. Every person and parents make mistakes as you have now learned. In time, I hope you will be able to forgive me, because I never stopped loving you.


Note: This article is meant to express how God feels toward all His children and wayward sons and daughters. The Heavenly Father is a God of extreme love, passion and forgiveness. His main desire is for everyone to come home where He is waiting to give you everything you could ever desire and more.

The Sands of Abraham

 And the Lord said to Abraham, "I will greatly bless you and I will multiply your seed... as the sands of the seashores," (Gen. 22:17). Today, we can still see the power of that promise being fulfilled in the nation of Israel. There are about 13,500,000 Jews in the world and less than half of them live in Israel. They account for about .02% of the worlds population, and two million live in New York City. Their numbers would have been about twice that, had it not been for the Holocaust. God made some awesome promises to Abraham and we are still seeing the power of them unfolding today, even to the stars (the spiritual sons) in the Kingdom of Heaven.

It was the summer of 1968, and I had finished my third year of Bible College. I wanted to get away and travel a little. So at the age of twenty-one I spent two weeks traveling with my younger brother, Dale Vorhees, who was in the US air force, stationed in England. He got two weeks leave and we drove his new VW bug, and did Europe on $5 a day. We saw eight countries, a lot of interesting and beautiful people and great scenery. We also saw their nation's capitol, art museums, famous sculptures and many historical sites. However, when the two weeks were over, I decided I wanted to see more. I still had some extra money that I made from an art show. So my brother and I parted our ways at the Paris airport, and I flew to Israel to spend a week seeing and walking the land where Jesus and the Patriarchs walked. I wondered how much the land and people had changed from almost 2000 years ago? I also wondered, how much Jesus' life would change my future?

The plane landed in Tel Aviv near the Mediterranean coast of Israel.  I got a room at a cheap hotel for one night near the beach. It was a beautiful warm evening, and after my dinner I decided to take a walk on the boardwalk to see the sunset and watch the people. They too were out walking and enjoying themselves with friends and family. Some were eating and drinking at the small cafes, restaurants and inns that lined the boardwalk. Others just stood around and talked. I hadn't walked very far, when I was approached by a pretty young women who seemed very friendly. After a few causal questions and answers, she asked me if I wanted to sit and have a drink with her at a nearby table. I said, "Sure, why not." I wanted to learn more about the Jewish people.

We sat down and a waiter came up and asked what we wanted. I said a Coke. Then she waited to see if I would buy her a drink, but I didn't. I figured she was the one who asked me, so she declined when the waiter asked her. When he left to get my drink, we talked a little more and then she asked if I wanted to go up stairs to a room. I was very naive then, but the light was beginning to come on as to what she was and wanted. I sat stunned for a moment and I didn't know what to say. However. before the waiter came back with my drink, I slowly got up without saying a word and walked away not looking back. The last thing I hear her say was, "But your Coke?"

I spent the next few days seeing the Promise Land that probably looked nothing like what Joshua saw when he spied out the land. The consequences of sin and judgment had taken their toll on this land, but you could see an effort was being made to improve it. The culture had changed greatly and the Western world seemed to have a lot of influences on it. Almost everything had changed, but these people were still the seeds of Abraham. They are a beautiful people, proud and friendly, especially toward Americans. However, religion and certain virtues seem to be a thing of the past.

One afternoon, when I was riding a bus in Jerusalem, I got into a conversation with a single mother and her young teenage daughter. After a while they asked me if I had a place to stay. I replied no and then she invited me to their home for dinner and spend the night. I felt this was different from my first night experience, so I accepted. They had a very nice home and while we were eating dinner the daughter asked if I had gone to college and what I had studied for? I told her yes and I had planned to be a minister. She was very surprised at first, because that was a political position in Israel. The mother realized what I meant and explained to her it was a position in a religious system. Then the daughter said, "Why would you want to do that?" I explained in simple terms, but she did not seem impressed.

The next day I saw the old parts of the city, but there were still many restrictions on where tourist could go in Jerusalem and in the country. It had only been fifteen mouths since the Six-Day War, and there were still armed soldiers everywhere. I also went to the Golan Heights, Bethlehem, and the Garden of Gethsemane where very old olive trees still stood, that were alive when Jesus prayed there. Then I went to the tomb that was believed to be Jesus' burial site. What a different world this would be, if people really understood the significant of that empty tomb. (I too, came out of that tomb in Jesus Christ.)

Then I took a 3-day Bus and Boat Tour of the southern region of Israel. There were about 30 tourist on this trip, young and old, Jews and Gentiles. We traveled south is an old bus that had no air conditioning, to the coastal region of the Suez (next of the Red Sea). Then inland until we reached an old mission at the base of what they believed to be Mt. Sinai. There we ate our dinner and went to bed early, because we would be getting up at 4AM (for those who wanted to hike) and begin our climb to the top of Mt Sinai (7,500 feet above sea level) in the cool morning air. (Mid-day temperatures in August were about 120 Degrees.)

The next morning the host of the tour gave me a machine gun to carry. I asked, "Why?" He said, it was because I was young and strong, and that there were often enemy attacks on tourist groups. He also had a gun. I asked, what should I do if that were to happen. He said, "Point and shoot, and we'll ask questions later." I was not expecting that, and I was praying we wouldn't have any such encounter. We also learn that morning that a Egyptian-Russian Mig was shot down during the night, not far from where we were.

About twenty of us left the mission and headed out into the desert night. It was very dark and flashlights were not to be used. The guide said, it would be easier to see where we were going, if we allowed our eyes to adjust to the starlight. It worked and eventually the morning sky got lighter. We walked and talked for a couple hours. Then I asked the guide if it was OK to go ahead of them. They felt we were safe enough for me to leave the main group, as long as I could still see them. I followed the narrow rocky path up the steep mountainside. Near the top of the mountain, Catholic monks had made a stairway of a thousand stone steps to the summit. Going down the mountain would be much easier and quicker.

When I got to the top, I looked around and then sat down. Then I opened my pocket New Testament and read Psalms 8 (I still remember reading,"O Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth...When I consider Your works of your hand...what is man that you are mindful of him.") and some other passages and prayed. The machine gun was laying at my side, but I had no fear, for the Lord was with me. It was an awesome view from up there, as I watched the sunrise over the desert and the tour group far below, but it was also desolate as far as the eye could see (over a hundred miles). This was the land where the children of Israel wandered and lived by the hand of God for 40 years. Wow, what an awesome God!

When we got back down the mountain we had lunch with the others and then headed to the coast where we would board a small ship and sailed around the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula and back up the Gulf of Elath. Before we sailed, we were allowed to swim and snorkel in the Red Sea. I even did a swan dive off the second deck of the ship into the water. Some people said, I reminded them of Tarzan. That evening aboard the ship a pretty young Jewish women, named Eva, whom I met with her boyfriend and talked with the past couple days, offered herself to me. Again I was surprised, but I declined and explained why. The next morning we arrived at a port city, where we boarded a bus with A/C. On the way back, we stopped for lunch by the Dead Sea which was very big and salty. Our 3-Day tour tour ended back in Tel Aviv.

It was my last night in Israel before flying out to Amsterdam the next morning and then to Seattle, Washington USA. I really enjoyed my visit and had many other interesting experiences. I decided to take one last walk on the same boardwalk. As I was walking, I was thinking about all the fascinating places and people, when a young women came up to me. You guest it! The same one I met the week before. I said, "Don't you remember me? She could not remember and I said, "I'm sorry, but no thanks," and left her again.

This land was promised to Abraham forever. The land and the Jewish Nation are special to God in spite of their waywardness, and He continues to protect them and keeps bringing them back to it. But, what happened to the sons of Abraham and the early Church? Where's the love for God and Jesus Christ? In a way it is a sad love story, but it does have a happy ending—all will be restored. (Ezekiel 39:25-29)

Note: I love God's people and the country of Israel. My life has also changed a lot as the results of meeting Jesus Christ and getting to know my Heavenly Father. But, I didn't realize just how much and what it all meant until this past week. About six months ago the Lord said that He had changed my name to Israel, because I had the heart of the patriarchs. However, last Friday in our evening prayer meeting He explained more. The Lord said, the reason for the name change and the hardships you have experienced are a prophecy and so is your restoration. It is a picture. Your name prophecies of a greater name, the Nation of Israel—their problems, their salvation and their restoration.

A month ago the Lord told me that I think too small. The steps you have taken throughout your life effect others far more than you realize. Now I'm beginning to see and understand why. My words and actions would help bring salvation to the nation of Israel. God also said that something major would happen between the year 2016 and 2017 in the land Israel. He said, "As it is written, and all Israel shall be saved." (Romans 11:26) How that is accomplish, God only knows. When God was through talking to us, I was speechless and amazed. God even explained why certain things happened to me, that I had no idea until that evening. That night, God kissed my soul alive.

My prayer of faith for the nation of Israel—Father God, I declare that more of your sons are praying for and supporting the nation of Israel. You have placed a longing and a desire in the hearts of people in Israel to know the Truth. They have become jealous of what they see in God's other sons and daughters. Their eyes have been opened to see their way home to the Heavenly Father, and they are disparate for Him. Their ears are open and ready to hear His voice and listen to the heart of God and His prophets. Their hearts are now softened and ready to be molded into yours. 

Father, I declare that you are multiplying them and raising up more Jewish sons and daughters with a passion and a zeal for the Lord, that will kindle a flame that can't be quenched, until all Israel is consumed by the fire of your Holy Spirit and completely restored. Father, you have forgiven them and have removed their guilt, shame, bitterness and the pains of their past sufferings. You are creating in them a new heart and a love for you, your people and your Word. Their future is perfect and beautiful and they are flourishing. They love their neighbors and have found true peace in the Prince of Peace—Jesus Christ our Lord and Messiah. Amen.

Lord willing, if I'm ever given the opportunity, I would love to go back to the country of Israel and demonstrate His love and power again. (I believe I will.) In the meantime, I will continue to intercede for them. My life and suffering is for their sake and for others, and it is worth it all. The Lord said, that I alone could not contain the glory or the pain that is attach to the future of this Nation. Israel is the apple of God's eye, as are all of God's sons, and I'm honored to have the name, Israel.

A further note: The situation in Israel is really not that much different then the history of the United States. This country was founded by godly men and Christian principles, yet we have come a long ways from Christ and His example. I believe the United States is also a picture of Israel, we too have left our first love. My prayers and faith is for both countries to see full restoration as well as many other nations. The hope of this world still lies with the seed of Abraham—Jesus Christ and His sons.

* When I was born on April 28, 1947, my parents gave me the name Larry Allen Vorhess. I was seventeen when I gave my life to Christ. On December 26, 1996 I had a dream that showed me that my name would be changed to Israel. I also felt impressed to change my middle name. It took some time for this to happen, because of the name and the circumstances. In December of 2000, I legally changed my name to Israel David Vorhees, but I knew in my heart it would be changed again. In December of 2006 the Lord said, "You need to change your name," which meant it was time to drop my last name, Vorhees. Two weeks later I legally dropped the last name, leaving my name as Israel David. The name God alway intended for me to have in the Kingdom of God. This was difficult for my family and parents to understand, but I needed to obey God, but in time they too will understand. 

In this article I appear to be a young man of high morals and integrity, unfortunately they didn't last. I too left my first love, Jesus Christ. As a result, I experienced many years of frustrations and sinful behavior. But, thanks to God for his love, grace and restoration; I am a different man today. A man who sees the future. Amen!

Giving Thanks

"Give thanks in all things for this is the will of God concerning you." 

(1 Thess. 5:18) 

Last Sunday, I told my wife to go on to church without me. I had left this little church nine months ago, but God seems to keep drawing me back there more often. However, I didn't feel like going that morning, and I just wanted to stay home. So I rolled over in bed expecting to get a little more rest, and spend some time alone with God. But, then the Lord told me I needed to go. So I finally got up, but my wife had already left to help put together ten large Thanksgiving Baskets of packaged and canned food, that the church had collected—a complete family meal and more, including whole turkeys and five pounds of potatoes. Then they would give them out to needy families in the community after church that morning.

I arrived at church on time. Then during the song service, the pastor's wife played an old hymn, Count Your Blessings, on the piano. After each verse, she asked people if they would stand up and share what they were thankful for. Many people stood and thanked God for a number of things, such as their health, family, friends, God's love and much more. I finally stood up and thanked God that this has been the best year in my life. And if I were to count my blessings one my one, we would be there for a very long time. I also added that I had been seeing the future and beginning to realize how awesome and wonderful our God really is.

When I was through talking and sat down, I realized there was more to be said, but it would come later. So now I'm telling you my friends and readers. I also understood I needed to be at the little church whether I felt like it or not, even if it is to say a few words of thanks, to love, and bless my brothers and sisters. I was also able to help carry some very heavy food baskets out to people's cars.

Our lives affect many others more than we realize and no single person has effected my life more than Sheldon David, and for that I am truly thankful. We have been greatly blessed by his life, ministry and writings. He is truly a man after God's own heart. I am also thankful for my wife and family, they are very special to me. We have so much to be thankful for and I thank God everyday even for the trials and unpleasant circumstances.

I am thankful for God's blessings and His restoration of all things. I am thankful for the Kingdom of Heaven and the angelic force that stand behind His word for our protection, prosperity and so much more. I'm thankful, that by His strips we are healed and His dying for our sins. I'm thankful for the cross we bear for the souls of others. I am thankful that our enemy, satan, has been defeated and is under our feet, and we have the victory.

I am also very thankful for our country and all our faithful readers around the world. This has been an amazing year and it's not over yet. God has done so many wonderful things. He has shared more secrets with us and greater incites of Himself. I'm thankful for those who have looked behind the vale, and for others have stepped crossed the threshold, to see Him face to face. I'm thankful for seeing and hearing some of the things God has in store for us.

I am thankful for my name, Israel David, and for the heart of a patriarch. I am thankful for new hope and vision. God has given me a new passion for the Jewish Nation. My name and life is a prophecy in which they too will be restored.

This past year, I have also shared my life in ways I never expected. I desire to live out my life to its fullest in Christ. You have also learned some of my mistakes, including my editing ones, only to see that I'm a simple man with a passion for the Father's heart. I am also a voice calling out to the lost, and His hands to help the needy and the hurting. I'm thankful for everyone who reaches out to touch the hem of His garment.

The Lord says, there are many signs, wonders and miracles coming soon to this world, and we hope to share some of them with you. In the meantime I'm thankful for all He has done, is doing, and will do. I am thankful for you, the Body of Christ and the sons of God for your faithfulness to our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Faithful One and greatly to be praised. Remember:

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is Good."

Look to The Stars

The Lord said to Abraham, "Now look toward the heavens, and count the stars, if you are able to count them." And He said to him, "So shall your descendants be." Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness. 

(Genesis 15:5) 

From this passage of scripture we find God giving Abraham a glimpse of his future. There is a very important message here for us to grasp. I shared some of it in my previous article. Yet, it is one that we can easily forget. In a couple chapters just before this verse, God told Abraham that He would make his descendants as dust of the earth (Genesis. 13:16). Yet, many years later Abraham was willing sacrifice his son Isaac. Then, the angel of the Lord came to him and said, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son, indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore, and your seed shall possess the gates of their enemies. In your seed all the nations shall be blessed, because you have obey My voice." (Genesis 22:15-18)

Abraham was willing to sacrifice his greatest possession. He also trust in God's faithfulness no matter what the circumstances were or the cost. The blessing of God not only affected Abraham's present time on earth, but his future after that, as well. Wow, no wonder Abraham is called, the father of our faith. Who else in that time of history would have been willing to do such a thing. 

Abraham was called and chosen by God to be "a portal of faith" in which we must pass through, if we are to know Jesus Christ. (There have been other spiritual portals throughout history.) Yet, Jesus Christ, the seed of Abraham, became The Portal in which all generations were meant to pass through. Jesus said,"No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6) We too, can become portals for future generations. However, we must look to Jesus as our example, if we are to accomplish this.

We must be willing to sacrifice and cross a threshold where no man has gone before. God wants to give us the keys of faith to open doors that go beyond time and space. The main thing for us to remember is to abide in Him as He lead us. I'm learning that God's plan for us, extend beyond ourselves and time. Let me explain more.

Abraham had natural seeds (sands of the earth). Yet, God told Abraham to look up to the stars and count them (the spiritual seed), if he could. God never told him to look down and count the sand—two things we should keep in mind. Our focus is to be looking up, not down. Look to the stars in God's eyes, listen to His heartbeat and obey His voice. Abraham did all of that, and was still willing to sacrifice his best (the natural) for the sake of the spiritual, in the Kingdom of Heaven. An example for us to follow. It was also a prophetic picture of the sacrifice God had already made regarding his own Son, Jesus, before time began. And later on when Jesus Christ was crucified, it was the fulfillment of that prophetic picture. Both, Jesus and the Heavenly Father's sacrifices were for the salvation of mankind—the natural and the spiritual seed (stars) of Abraham. The apostle Paul states, "While we were yet sinner Christ died for the ungodly." Romans 5:8)

God wanted Abraham to keep looking up and see the stars in heaven and remember that they represented his spiritual sons. We are to see the future. So the rest of his life, Abraham kept looking up, to the future for a city of spiritual seeds, that would one day descend from heaven. A city who's builder and foundation was God (Heb. 11:10). Yahweh became Abraham's obsession.

As God's sons and the spiritual seeds of Abraham, we too must be willing to make the same sacrifice (our most valuable possession) and walk with God. Our sacrifice is not for God's sake, but for the salvation of future spiritual sons and daughters in this lifetime and for a thousand generations to come (Deut. 7:9 and Exodus 20:6). That's right, our lives are meant to affect others we don't even know and those who are not even born yet. It's something God is able to do, because He is God. Our life and time on earth, is not just about us. Just as we are the results of someone else's life, prayers and sacrifice. 

We are physical and spiritual beings, yet our focus is to be on the spiritual. Jesus even stated, that his mother, brothers and sisters were those who did the will of God, meaning the spiritual ones. Therefore, God places a much higher value on the spiritual rather than the natural seed. Both John the Baptist and Jesus rebuked the Pharisees, who claimed to be the natural sons of Abraham. The natural things of men and the flesh are not eternal, nor have they any place in His Kingdom.

However, there's coming a time when God will being together the natural things of God and the spiritual things of God. Heaven and earth will become one, just as it was in the beginning, in the Garden of Eden. The only true value of any relationship are those who God sees as His children and His sons and daughters. Abraham interceded for the lost and the righteous. We to must become intercessor like Abraham.

So whatever you ask in faith, believe and it will be done for you (Mark 11:24). We must learn to pray according to His will in all areas of our lives. Much of our problems lies with our desires, disobedience and lack of faith. We often want things of no value to God, or done the way we wont, yet we haven't submitted certain areas of our life. And some things will just happen after our life here on earth. It's not for us to tell God, how or when, rather just to trust Him. To want things done our way and time is vanity. The most important thing is that we surrender our hearts to God's will. Then trust Him, because He is a faithful God, to all His promises.

Note: The Lord said one night, that when we look downward to the things which are earthly, that includes our natural family, our fleshly desires and our weakness; the crown which He has placed upon us, "Falls from our head."  In order to keep that from happening, we must continue to look up to our future and abide in Him. Don't spend time looking down at the problems or the desires of our flesh, or doubts, fears and self-pity.

We must continue to move foreword by faith, one step at a time, with our heads held high—looking to the stars. All our sufferings and sacrifices will serve their purpose, for those who are called of God. Our dynasty and destiny is in heavenly places. We are destine for the thrown, where we are presently seated in Christ. Our goal is not heaven, but the Kingdom of God. Look to the Stars!

A final note: What's the most important thing to you, that you would be willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of God?

I Can See

A few weeks ago, I listening to a CD that we had made from one of our Friday meetings. Sheldon usually records our prayers and words that God has to say when we get together. After hearing God's words again, it final began to sink in what He had been telling us all along. Sheldon had already grasped it long before, but I was a little slower, OK maybe a lot slower. Anyway, the point is I'm understanding God much better and many things are beginning to make much more sense, including certain scriptures. I can see, like a blind man having his eyes opened for the first time. Being able to see, what one could only imagine before.

That evening, God reminded me that I spent to much time trying to plan or figure out my future. How I though He might want to use me or how to give things to our daughter and our grandchildren. Also how I wanted to help others in some form of ministry. Instead God told me to be "a man who sees the future." I needed to believe that God would show me what He was going to do, and then do whatever would be required. Much of that would be accomplished by speaking it into existence, just as God did in the very beginning. That's the power of the tongue or words that are given to His sons who believe. We are to know His will and then speak it. Yet, I was still thinking with my brain, instead of waiting and listening with my spirit. When people get older we often wonder or plan how we would like things done. But, I'm beginning to see God's plans and ways are much greater than mine, or anything we could imagine.

The Lord said, that the house I built (in Cle Elum, Washington), was only physical, and that the physical house is meaningless. The natural means less than you perceive and the spiritual mean more than you perceive. (The physical and the natural often reflect or prophecy something that is spiritual, usually good and sometimes bad.) However, God stated that my life and Sheldon's was a prophecy, including my marriage, just like Abraham's life and other prophets. God said, "The greater house is spiritual and what you have in your heart lives much longer, and is much more important than wood, timber or concrete. The reason for the hardship in both your lives (Sheldon and mine) is because I don't see a man just as himself. I see him beyond what he is. You have yielded yourselves, even as Christ did, to become a building block, a foundation. The early church was a foundation for this later church. People in the church don't know this, especially in the western world—the pain that is required. Your lives are valuable, not only for today. What you both have experience is for another generation who may not be able to bare the hardship. Your lives are a prophecy meant to help set others free."


Wow, this apply even if we never see or touch them physically and it would extend for many generations to come. Other peoples lives are effected by our sacrifice. Sacrifice is not for God, but for others, just as Christ's death was for the world. The Lord also mentioned He would raise up others in our names, even a thousand years from now, and that He was just showing us a portion of our future. (So much for those who believe in "the rapture.") When God was through speaking, I was almost speechless. I also realized my mistakes and repented. What God said that night changed my heart, my mind and most of my outlook for the future.

We often think God needs our help in planning and doing things. Yet, God has already stated that everything He has planed for us has already been accomplished. There is no time or space restraints with God. He already sees it as accomplished. The Lord said, "The future is as real as the current is real." In fact they are already written down in the Bible, hidden in the multiple levels of His Word. (There are books written on Bible codes that can help explains this more.)

As the Apostle Paul said,"I am what I am, by the grace of God." (1 Cor. 15:10).  I can do nothing to change who I am and neither can you. I have been predestine from my mother's womb to be the man I was before time began. That sound strange, but it's true. That's why certain peoples names are changed; to reflect the nature and the character of person they were and forever will be. We are a part of His restoration. Just accept what he places before you and do it to the best of your ability. Why is it so hard for people to grasp at? The reason is because the enemy doesn't want us to know it. Satan will try to distract us with all kinds of ideas and things. Lies and deceptions is satan's game, to get us off course from God's plan. God is patient, but why drag our feet when it's not necessary.


Unfortunately, many people still waste a lot of time, money, emotions and energy trying to achieve something God never intended for the them to have or do. They just follow other people's example, instead of Christ's. All the Heavenly Father asks of you and me is to abide in Him. (John 15:7). 

We don't need to seek possessions, they will come to us as an outflow of God's love and blessings. For example: This past month someone gave Sheldon a white envelope to give to me. The person wanted to remain anonymous. When I opened it, there was $2,000 in one hundred bills. I was speechless at first. Then I thanked God and asked Him to bless the giver a thousandfold. God was to bless us more than we can imagine. Plus, there are many other blessings we often take for granted such as friends, sunshine, rain, food, shelter and good health. They all come from our Heavenly Father.

We can spend our whole life working and buying things that have no real value. The only works that have value are the works of God, and they are eternal. They are the same works that Jesus did—communion with His Father, serving and touching people's lives, and dying on the Cross. The cross, is partaking in the same sufferings as Jesus. (1 Peter 2:21 and 1 Peter 4:1). Our souls and spirit are also eternal and anything and everything apart from these things are temporary or dead works. That's why an intimate relationship with God, intercession, and compassion for the poor and needy are so important in the Kingdom of God.

Look at all the great men in the Bible; Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, the Prophets, the Apostles, even Jesus Christ and many others. Not one of them strive to be famous, or acquires things, or tried to accomplish great acts. They simply did what God asked or expected of them. Not everyone did miracles, yet their lives were miraculous. Look at Mary and Joseph, they lived simple lives yet shared in the miracle of Jesus birth. Many others were put into situations they never expected, they were faithful and so was God. There will always be leaders, followers and the foolish. God uses them all to accomplish His will, just be who God wants you to be. 

Abraham was a simple shepherd is whole life, and he became the Father of our faith, just by walking in an abiding trust with God. He never realized, that his life would be "a doorway" to faith in the Kingdom of God. God just asked Abraham to do seven things and he was faithful every time. The rest of the time God asked of him to walk before Him blameless—walking is the presence of God. Abraham still made mistakes and so did many other men and women of God. Yet, He never held them against them, because of is awesome grace and their faithfulness. Abraham lived almost seventy more years after he offered up Isaac, yet, God never asking him to do another thing after that, except to continue walking in God's presence. Neither do people have to live a long life in order fulfill God's plan, such as Jesus and John the Baptist. There are many who die young and old for the Christ's sake. This principle still applies today.


Is it really possible for us to find complete contentment in God's plan and not ours own agenda? I'm already finding a greater peace not trying to figure everything out. I don't have to worry about my future, money, circumstance, or family. Just be who I am—a friend of God. I don't even have to save people that's God's responsibility. Just be available when I'm needed. All that's requires of me is to walk before Him blameless and abide in Him. Every promise He has made regarding my life, my family and future generations to come, will and has been fulfilled.


God says, He will answer all our prayers, when done in faith.(Mark 11:24). So all we have to do is rest in His promises, even if we don't see it all accomplished in our lifetime. In fact many vision and dreams are meant to be passed from one generation to the next.

The cross was never meant to be for just ourselves, but for future generations. "For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in His steps. (1 Peter 2:21). The Lord said to me that none of my grandchildren would have been saved, if it were not for the cross (hardship) I was willing to bear. And that all my future generations would also be saved. He even gave me some of their names and their calling. The salvation of our children, grand children and future children, both natural and spiritual, have more to do with abiding in Christ, rather than how much we physically try to love them. (Even the unrighteous people love their children). To show this importance fact, the apostle Paul said, "Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh and I complete what is lacking in Christ's affliction for the sake of His body, that is, the church." (Col. 1:24).

Now there's where the joy of the cross comes in, even though we usually dislike or may even hate the cross, because of its pain. There is no pleasure in the pain and suffering of the cross. Yet, it does help accomplishes God's will for us. His plans that has been laid out from the beginning of time, and everything is much bigger than we could ever imagine. 

Note: Our salvation is base on a faith relationship, not on how many souls we try to save, or church activity we're involved in, or how wealthy we become. Yet, so many continue to strive to build or have things. Not realizing there is nothing greater than a intimate relationship with the Heavenly Father— period. We need to be just His son, and he will do the rest. God said, He was bringing Sonship back to earth, in this next move of God. That's what all creation has been waiting for.

Remember the parable of the Prodigal Son, the prodigal son did nothing, but just come home to the Father and his sins were forgiven. That's all God wants and expects of us today; just to come home. 


Home is where the heart is. Where is your? A man who has the heart of God, has more than any minister who has put all there efforts into building a large church or ministry, but doesn't know God's heart. Giftings and anointings on a person life is no substitute for a revelation of the Father. Jesus Christ said, that where your treasures are, there your heart will be also. So put them where neither thieves, rust or decay can steal them. (Mt. 6:19-20). Jesus wasn't kidding! 

There are many Christian today, who think life is about acquiring God's blessing. I thought that way once also. The world thinks, that the one with the most toys at the end of Life's Game is the winner. But the Truth has nothing to do with either blessings or toys. When you have lost everything, your is the best position you could ever be in, IF you come to realize that Jesus Christ is everything you really need. And anyone who follows Christ will have to bear their cross and suffer for the sake of others. 

The only real legacy that anyone should want to leave behind is how well they got to know the Heavenly Father and that they completed the task He set before them. Do you see how simple the Gospel message really is?

"My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Suffer hardship with me , as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who in enlisted him as a soldier. Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding. For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory." (1 Timothy 2:1,3,4,7, and 10)

Seducing Spirits

In June of 2008 I had left everything, including my wife, to follow Christ. My life was in need of some serious help. It had been traumatized by accusations, doubts and fears and in need of restoration. So God brought me to Vancouver, Washington to live with Sheldon for a while, to get to know my Heavenly Father better. Shortly after I move here, the Lord spoke of a number of things, regarding my life and future. One of them was, "A woman will try to take your hand, but you must cast it away from you." Later on, I tried to figure out what God meant by that, but to no avail. Then after being in Vancouver for about two months, the Lord also indicated that it was His desire for me to invite my wife to come and live with me. So I called her and told her that I still loved her and needed her. She agreed to come, but it would still be a few months before she was able to come, because of other family commitments.

Since coming down here, my wife has gotten to know the Lord better and so have I. However, our marriage was still struggling. Yet, God has promised full restoration for both of us. Then two months ago, when Sheldon and I were together, the Lord gave us these words, "I separate to establish," each of us into our calling with God. (I also believe that these words are meant for all God's sons, at some point in their life.) So at that time, Sheldon and I stopped meeting on Tuesdays, when Sheldon would help edit my blog articles. However, something else also happened. My marriage took a dramatic change after an argument. I told Sheldon that I thought this too, was a part of God's plan, to "separate to establish." It was not one I had expected, wanted or have enjoyed, but God knows best.

Since then I have seen Roberta growing even stronger in the Lord, and I was very pleased (almost jealous) and others were impressed with her growth in the Lord. I have also continued to grow, and I continue to prayed for my wife and asked the Lord to bless and forgive her and me for our attitudes toward each other. My prayers were being answered and there was even a physical healing one night, when I had prayed for her back-shoulder pain, that started during this same period and it wouldn't go away. In the meantime something else happened that I had not expected—an old prophecy was coming to pass.

I had been writing some articles on sex and marriage, while my marriage was put on hold. The Lord had told me earlier that I was not to focus on my wife or my marriage problems—just abide in Him and trust Him. And so I tried to. Yet, something seemingly innocent occurred, when a certain women whom I had never met before, wanted to talked with me one day. The next week we talked a little more and she asked if I was married. I informed her that I was. A couple days later, I told Sheldon about her interest in me. We both laughed and thought is was strange, because he had similar situations in the past where women wanted a relationship, but Sheldon was a single man. However, I was married and the circumstances involving this women seemed ridicules. Yet, when I went back home I found myself thinking more about it— why was this women so interest in me and what was she expecting or wanting? Then the next week I tried to dispel ideas that I had any serious interest for her, but it didn't seem to stop her.

This women was deceived and lonely and I, well I didn't realize how vulnerable I was too. (1Chor. 5: 5-7). These seducing thoughts and impressions kept coming and working their way into my mind. I began to let my mind enjoy them, sometimes even wanting them. (The mind and seductive spirits, usually makes things look bigger, better than they really are.) Then I said to myself, "God, this is crazy." I realizing my spirit man needed to get control over my thoughts and carnal desires. So I would prayed, rebuking the spirits of lust. However, it would only work for a while and then the thoughts would come back again and again. I tried to stay busy doing something to keep my mind focused on other things, but that would last only for a short time, even when I prayed. I finally called Sheldon and told him that I had been battling things that dealt with "my flesh," but I didn't go into any details. He also indicated he had some battles of his own, regarding the flesh.

I was almost dreading going over to Sheldon's for our Friday night meeting, fearing what God might say or wondering if He would even talk to me. But, then I realized God knew all my thoughts anyway. He also knew my heart as well and somehow I would get past this situation. So when I got to Sheldon's house, I told him of the lustful thoughts that I had been having. I did this, because we often share our problems and weakness with each other and then we would pray. So I wanted to be rid of these seducing spirits of lust as soon as possible.

The Bible tells us to confess your sins one to another, so that you may be healed (James 5:16). Right then, my mind needed healing and deliverance. So I prayed and confessed. Sheldon prayed in agreement with my prayer. Then God reminded him of the prophecy that was spoken over me a couple years back—about a women wanting to take my hand. Sheldon asked if I remembered, and I said, "Yes."  He then said, "And what were you to do?" I replied, "I was to case it away from me." And so by faith, I prayed again. When I was through praying, I was free, the seducing spirits of lust, that wanted to enter and destroy my life, were gone forever. Thank God!

In my prayer I also forgave the women and asked God to forgive her and set her free as well. She had allowed foolish thoughts and imaginations to enter her mind and didn't even realize what she had done, especially to me. Satan was out to destroy my life, but he failed again. The scary thing was how powerful those thoughts and evil spirits can become, if we entertain them any length of time. Then Sheldon prayed about some issue he had struggled with, that were different from mine, but still involved the flesh.


No one is exempt from satan's attacks, even Jesus was tempted by satan, and tested in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus was tempted in all manner as a man (Heb. 4:15). He is also the only one who overcame all of them. Everyone else seems to have a weak spot or spots, that satan will try to test when you least expect it. One can easily become trapped by deceptions and seducing spirits, and not know it, because weakness or ignorance. The only way to overcome the enemy, is to know who we are in Christ and the power of His Word. 

After we prayed, we worshiped God with music for about an hour. Then God spoke to us and there was no condemnation in His words, only how much He loved us. He also shared that the weakness of our flesh, would never separate us from the relationship we had with Him. He then shared some awesome things and His plans for our future. Our lives would be used set other free and for many generations to come, even in our own family line, because of the hardship and trials we had endured and overcome. And that our lives were not in vain, despite how they may looked or feel to us. That night God also said, that we had moved through another gate to another level.

We had the best night with God, and it just keeps getting better. God is faithful and able to cleanse us of all unrighteousness so that we may be one with Him. All He asks, is that we walk before Him blameless,  to the best of our ability. Isn't that incredible? The next time I saw the women she offered me a book to read, but I refused and thanked her anyway.

Note: I'm sharing this experience to help others and to let them know that we are all vulnerable at various times. Satan knows our weakest areas, and when we least expect it, he will try to get us off track. Don't ever think it couldn't happen to you. If you feel that way, you may already be in trouble, because pride comes before a fall. There are all kinds of temptations that deal with pride, greed and the lust of the fresh. (1 John 2:16). However, if you fall, even if it's in your thought life, go to a close spiritual friend and to the Lord and confess them. Don't try to keep it a secret, it will usually get worse if you don't. God also knows our weaknesses and we need to yield them to Him, as well as our strengths.

God promises to restore our mind, and renew a right spirit within us, when He hears our prayers of repentance. (King David's prayer is found in Psalms 51, is one we should read and often pray.) In written this article I have prayed and asked God to help anyone, should the time come that you need a friend. I also speak Light and Life into your situation and that the Lord will protect your heart and mind, should any evil or seducing spirits try to over take you. I also speak God's grace, peace and Blessing to you.
 

The Wonder of God

"I will come to you and fulfill my gracious promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jer. 29:10-11).

Wow! What an incredible 'promise and hope' for all God's children. Our Heavenly Father knows our every thought, our every need and our every longing. He also knows all of the mistake we've ever made and are going to make. God is not angry with us, he still loves us. He has already made plans for us even before we said,"yes". We can't even grasp it, how much He wants that intimate relationship with us. He never gives up seeking to draw us closer to Himself. In the next verse the Lord shares His heart's desire and the conditions he asks of us.

"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord,"and I will bring you back from captivity." (Jer. 29: 12-14).

What God is telling us here is that no matter what our situation is, He wants to draw us closer, to see our remorse, to hear how sorry we are and to show Him how much we love Him. He doesn't want a 'quickie.' He wants us to wait upon Him and to really know Him and His ways, which means He wants intimate time with us, honest words from us and a heart felt relationship of total trust and obedience to him. He love us with an incredible passion, calling us back home where He is waiting for us to return to His side. He has forgiven us of all of our sins and promised to restore us to our rightful position in His Kingdom.

The Lord Almighty has and is breaking the bonds and chains off our hearts and minds, that have kept us enslaved and apart from Him. Whether our situation is financial, emotional, physical, spiritual, or addictions of any kind; nothing, absolutely nothing is impossible with God. It's never too late and we're never too old and the past is not our future. There are so many examples of His love in the Bible, where God took the nobodies like Abraham (from childless to father of many nations), David (a forgotten son becomes a king), the prophets (many from farmer to oracle), Simon Peter (fisherman to fisher of men), Rahab (harlot to lineage of Christ) and countless others who were transformed into great men and women of God. All those who seek God with their whole heart, are called to be Kings and Priests of the Lord. So let us not despair or give up, no matter how bad things may look for the moment. Just keep seeking, trusting and waiting on God, He wants us to let go of our past and grab hold of our future in Christ.

"I'm somewhere in the future and I look much better than I do right now." 

Kim Clement

The Greatest Communicator

There have been a number of people throughout history, who were known as great communicators. There may even be a few today, but are people really listening? Some people call that ability a gift or talent. These people are able to gather information, thoughts or feelings, and present them in a such a way for large groups of people to understand them. Some of these people have been politicians, lawyers, religious leaders or teachers. 

Many have their own unique style or way of communicating. They can also be very persuasive, dramatic or intimidating, by their choice of words, tone of voice, body language, and even their looks. Others can be fascinating, eloquent or entertaining and people enjoy listen to them or maybe because they're good looking. But, if the information they give is incorrect, not useful, boring, or offensive what good is it, even if others may listen to it. It's just a waste of your time and maybe your money. 

However, it doesn't matter how well one communicated, if people don't want to listen or read it. The speaker might as well be talking to a dummy or a blank wall. The value of any information they give is only as good has its source, and if its beneficial and fulfills its intended purpose. When the information is faulty or doesn't help anyone. First hand knowledge is always better and the best place for knowledge and wisdom comes from the Bible. 

People should know the Bible for themselves and not depend on others "expertise." People should be very familiar with the "red letters edition" of the Bible, because they were the words of Jesus. He was and is the Greatest Communicator and the example for everyone to follow. His words have the power to change people's lives and His life has influenced millions of others. 

Jesus message was simple yet profound and sometimes even complex. He drew examples from life and nature so that any one could understand the mysteries and wonders of God. He fascinated the young and the educated. However I believed the best thing anyone could learn was from a statement He made to Martha, "Mary has chosen the best position." (Luke 10:42) She chosen to set at Jesus' feet and listen. A position we should all take, if we want to learn anything at all.

Jesus said and did what He saw His Father saying and doing." (John 5:19/ Mt. 12:50) No one ever spoke like Jesus. His words were spoken with power and authority and yet He was also kind and gentle. He always drew upon His Father for His source of information, by communicating with Him in prayer regularly. Therefore, we should do likewise. Then we will become better communicators, by allowing His Spirit to speak through us. 

Jesus often spoke in parables, it was easy for people to remember. Yet, even with Jesus' ability to communicate, there were still those who didn't understand Him, because their hearts weren't right. He said, "while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand." Which was exactly what the prophet Isaiah prophesied:

"You will keep on hearing, but not understand; you will keep on seeing, but not perceive; for the heart of this people has become dull, and with their ears they scarcely hear..." (Mt.13:13-15)

As you see, Jesus ability to communicate didn't always get the results he wanted, but it wasn't His fault. He explained this problem in the parable of the Seed Sower also. Where some seeds fell on the road, rocky soil or among thorns and produced nothing. Yet other seeds landed in fertile soil producing 30, 60, and 100 fold. (Mt. 13:1-23) The seed is the Word of God. As you see people have to be willing to receptive His words and apply them to their life, if they want to bear fruit. But it can only be accomplished, by being leading of His Holy Spirit.   

Jesus is the Truth, the Life and The Way. His words are seeds that produce Life, and they will produce everlasting life in everyone who receives all His words (now and forever).  This is the foundation of the Great Communicator. There is no one else who can make these claims or has the power to accomplish what He says. 

Jesus and His Father always communicated with each other and Jesus sometimes shared it with the people, especially His disciples. Sometimes to no avail it seemed, but eventually they would all understand (just like us). However, sometimes Jesus actions spoke louder than His words. Like when He washed the disciple's feet, or stood silent before His accusers, or hung on a cross for our sins.

Jesus often told his disciples secrets (Mt. 6:31-34) He also said that He would send the Holy Spirit to teach them after He was gone (John 14:16,26) and that His Spirit would guide them into all truth (John 16:13). God desires to speak to all His disciples, sons and daughters and share with them His heart and plans for them. His voice and the Bible are still communicating to those who believe.

The scripture also says. "That God does nothing without first revealing it to His prophets." (Amos 3:7) God is still in the communicating business. And lately He has been talking to us about restoration, dreams, new beginnings, Kingdom authority, the power of words, the supernatural, miracle and abiding in Him.  

The Father wants to help anyone who is willing to listen. The Scripture says, if any man lacks wisdom let him ask of God who give generously, when done in faith (James 1:5-6). God doesn't usually help, if we don't ask, believe and surrender to His will. Jesus said: 

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them, they may be compared to a wise man who build his house upon a rock..." (Mt.7:24) Jesus Christ is that Rock and the Greatest Communicator. Amen!