This hour is interesting friends, to say the least. We are seeing unprecedented actions by the governments of men. Crisis reveals humanity's true character and we're coming up entirely in want. It is time to be men of discernment, tuned to what the Spirit is saying. Be alert. Be sober. Establish your governing authority that cannot be shaken.
In this hour, fear and disarray are clamoring to get the attention of humanity. So how does it go with you? How are you responding? How is the Church faring? Well, the way I see it, this hour is loaded with opportunity - pregnant with potential! But, it will only be for those with discerning eyes to see. Will that be you? Let's prepare our hearts friends! Today could be the day that you truly abandon yourself entirely to Yahweh, the perfect Father.
Some wake from sleeping easily, some need a violent shaking. Either way, we had better assess our spiritual slumber. If any man can be moved to fear via changing natural conditions, it is proving that he absolutely will be. Yet it's time for spiritual men to rise up! We must cast off every thing that is hindering our alertness and clear discernment in this hour. The response of the world is becoming clear. Who will be awake and instead of getting in line to be fearful, will not be moved? In this...
In this episode, we take a light-hearted look at some tadpoles that my son is raising. The value of environment is vital and we see that when we step back and look at our own growth. We must assess the conditions of our spiritual environment and make adjustments where necessary.
Revelation is replete with the phrase, "he who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying." So, with this in mind, it would do us well now to begin to make sure that we "have an ear" and train it accordingly to hear rightly. In this episode we topically discuss how we can take measures now to be prepared to be a people that clearly hear what the Spirit is saying in this hour.
Throughout the Bible, Paul's teachings are always teeming with the pattern of endurance. Romans 5 is no exception as he instructs the Followers of the Way to "exult, glory and boast in their trials". Why would any one of us want to do so? Well, he goes on to answer why and this episode examines just that. Fear is advancing and the people of God are quickly revealing that they are not immune. We must become grounded and set now in order to have any chance to endure what lies ahead.
As I look around, I see a lot of people within the Church becoming quickly shaken. Worldly culture-driven shock and fear is on the rise and I'm concerned that, if we're not careful, it will have it's way with people of God. We must respond differently. We must be distinct. We must be sure of our Safety and Provision. We must prepare now to be a spiritual people who cannot be shaken, when all else around us is.
This short series concludes as we continue to examine the life of Mephibosheth and how he was received by King David. It clearly depicts our own story - undeserving and forgotten, until the King calls our name.
In 2 Samuel chapter 4 we're introduced to a brief yet profound account of a man named Mephibosheth. These messages will take a quick look into what we're told of his life. Yahweh has given us so much to learn from His Word and this story is teeming with patterns that we can study and add to our lives. We are an undeserving people. Many in the world need to realize that for the first time and many in the Church need reminded.
The message of the world is blasting loud and clear. I think it would do the Church well to realize that this will not change. In fact, it will continue to increase. So what do we do? Protest? Yell and complain? I say, no. We come out and be separate. We give ear to Wisdom for She is still crying out to any who will listen... and we go to Her. Let's scrutinize what we're giving an ear to and become a focused, set apart people.
Have you ever prophesied to yourself? Well, I have - mere days ago. I have spoken for years about the lack of/need for proper correction within the Body of Messiah. Earlier this month I cried out in an episode for someone to bring me correction. Well, someone did. In fact, Yahweh saw fit for it to come to me, not just from one, but from two! I survived and it has proven me trustworthy, for now. May we rightly give ourselves to be corrected and disciplined, when necessary. And if we think it's ne...
The 2-part series concludes looking into the pattern of God being with His people through trials and tribulations. We must be careful to be sure that we're not going it alone and asking Him to come to where we are. Rather, we must be found being sure, in every situation of life, that we are going to where He is and allowing Him to walk us through every circumstance.
The modern Church majority promotes a doctrine that primarily says avoid trials at all cost, tribulations are not meant for you and God wants to deliver you out of "bad" circumstances. However, the biblical pattern is clear - Adonai Your Elohim is the God of going through. This 2-part series stays positioned in Isaiah chapter 43's example of this principle.
OK, so this episode needs a major warning label. I'm supercharged emotional in this one over my present-day understanding of non-violence, solely in light of walking as Yeshua walked. The latter half examines how we, as followers of Messiah, gather information in order to be rightly prepared for what lies ahead. I truly am confused about many peoples vantage point, but I rarely hear anyone make the time to maturely explain their "side" from a spiritual-man perspective alone. This message is a cr...
I've recently recorded three episodes that hover around the theme of "going through" that we see in Isaiah chapter 43. This is the first and the others will be a 2-part series to be posted in a few days.
Life is challenging, let's just face it - whether you're in Messiah or just attempting to push through in your own strength. But there is hope for every man. In Yeshua Messiah, through the life-exchange that we see in Matthew 16:25, one can "find" his life and be given hope. Hope for what lies ahead and hope for the here and now.
This episode is special. Most mornings, in our house, we have a family Bible time that I generally teach. It's become some of the best times of our weeks and we learn a lot. Today, that time and the podcast merged into one. In this episode, I sit down with my wife and 8-year old son and we discuss some very intriguing patterns found in Genesis chapter 3 - the "fall" of man.
In Luke chapter 9, Yeshua is addressing His disciples. He gives them His power. He gives them His authority. Then, He sent them out. We must follow Scriptural patterns that we see clearly laid out before us. Be stirred today to go and do what Yeshua is desiring to do today - through you!
Today the series concludes with wrapping up 2 Samuel chapter 12 as well as how I believe David arrived at writing some of the Psalms, through experiences such as this. We must be mature and ready to receive the Father's correction.
The series continues to examine David's tough lesson within 2 Samuel chapter 12. In this episode we see the need for us to constantly place ourselves on the examination table before Yahweh and when His correction comes, our response is of utmost importance.
After some time studying of 2 Samuel chapter 12, a new series emerged. In a world full of condemnation and judgment (and a Church that seemingly loves doing so), it would do us good to see David's predicament in this text. There is much for us to add to our lives as we must be always looking inward to see if there be any wicked way in us. I think you'll really enjoy this series.
The modern-day Church is fascinated with scooting right up to the line of sin and rebellion and stopping (maybe). What did God clearly say we can't do and we'll do every single other thing that we can. Friends, this is childish behavior. It's time we mature and stop merely asking God to bless whatever we give Him and hope for the best.
Today's episode is a revisiting of the account of the Syrophoenecian woman. It would do us all good to respond to Yeshua as she did - in humility, free from self-preservation.
There are two words in today's culture (both church and worldly) that quickly reveals ones understanding of their place within rightly ordered functions of men, especially those placed there by Yahweh. In regards to the Church specifically, this is costing us dearly and the fruit is clear. The lack of willingness to be "under" any other man is revealing we contain toxic amounts of pride and self-preservation. There is time to turn this ship around, but we must start now.
This week, Yahweh clearly corrected me in regards to my thinking towards a certain matter in my life. He was quick to teach me that just because something had come about years ago, and went a certain way, does not guarantee that it must look just like that again the next time. We must be people moved by the Spirit within whatever the circumstance unfolds to become - even if it looks familiar and we think we know best.
Can anyone really know if they are born of God? Is there any way to see evidence that one is in Him? Many would casually say "only God Himself knows". While this is ultimately true, we are clearly told in Scripture that there is proof and evidence of those who are His offspring. Today we discuss what this evidence is.
Living on a farm presents constant opportunities to glean spiritual metaphors. Yesterday was yet another example as I attempted to call my cows to do something out of the ordinary for them. Let's not be as stubborn as ignorant as mere animals in regards to how we respond to the call of our Provider.
Nearing the end of Yeshua's natural life He gave His disciples a "new commandment". We of course know that it was to "love one another as I have loved you." We who are called according to His name, presently within this command, on behalf of the Messiah, are failing at doing as He commanded. We are commanded to love as we've been loved. Today we receive a reproof to examine our hearts and be sure that we're walking out our days as 1) One's who continue to remember the love we've been shown by Ch...
During a time of prayer with my wife recently, the Lord brought me some correction that turned into encouragement. In this episode I share out of that time, in order to encourage you.
I often have fictional imaginations of random scenarios that involve very unique situations. This time, I decided to actually record one, as it unfolded live. What transpired was a very moving dialogue between myself and John "The Baptizer" in a modern-day coffee shop. My hope is that it creates some opportunities of thought for you and provokes us to be ready for the return of Messiah.
