[Vol. 1]

God has given us an opportunity as His People, to usher in the Last Days Revival. This will result in the Harvest that the Church has been praying for. There is an agreement in general throughout the Body of Christ that we are in this Prophetic Time as spoken by Jesus. It is an exciting and challenging day to worship the Lord in a hostile environment. In fact this life is the only time in eternity where we face adversity to living by faith. We cannot compromise Revival. If we do, then there is no Revival. It is not an event, nor a series of great meetings. I have always said “God is more than a goose bump or a tear on the cheek”. I am all for the Glory, and the Prescence of the Lord, Impartation, Visitation, and Saturation is where we stay. But the Question is what are you doing with it? I have seen so many over the years leave the River to get “normal again”. Or I have heard folks ask, are you still in the Joy stuff, or the drunk thing, laying on the floor, shaking, jerking, etc… My answer is always the same; Yes! I am still living  basic New Testament Christianity: getting people saved, casting out devils, healing the sick, restoring marriages, miracles, breaking poverty, and even raising the dead.  The manifestations are by products of the Anointing. I can’t make it stop even if I wanted to. Where there is Stagnation there is No Manifestation. What are you doing with what you got? God needs no one to defend Him or His Works. Let the fruit speak. The signs follow the believer

The Lord is speaking to make this is a challenge to those who have been touched by His Power in times past. If you are waiting for something to change around you so you can fulfill the call, or prophetic word you got years ago in Holy Ghost meeting, it will only be a dream until you take part in the process. Understand the Law of Impartation. Nothing will grow without proper conditions. Adversity is your opportunity. If you  shout in a meeting “I am more than a Conquerer!! without ever conquering something, then that declaration is empty. David never killed a giant before he killed the bears and lions no one knew about. A public Ministry will be birthed from a private ministry. Jesus said when we pray in private, He would honor us in public. Many Pastors and Leaders are bewildered from those in their congregations with so much potential and not growing or being used by God. I have learned over the years that potential, ability, or talent means nothing. Faithfulness, loyalty, commitment and no compromise are the things God will build upon. Our heart is the key. Do you have what it takes to stand in the face of adversity and not bend, sway, or back down? If you are one of those, then you will be proven. God will never be without a Champion, or a Deliverer to bring His people out of bondage. Yes Jesus did all that on Calvary, but we are the agents of enforcement. So called “spiritual people” talk about the how strong the principalities are over certain regions, and that holds true where the Gospel is not preached with Power. But I hear God say stand in your area of influence and live by My Faith. Your private life, marriage, family homes, workplace, school, community, region, and nation will be changed. So many are crying out for a move of God, but

God is wanting a move of heart. Take what you have received in times past and tend to it, nurture it, exercise it, apply it, Believe It and you will Do It. And be real. If you are not true to yourself, you surely won’t be to the Lord.

A Marine slogan says “ We are not looking for applications, just Commitments”. I like that. Sign up for the duration. Don’t desert. Obey commands. Do your duty. Pay the Price. Make the Sacrifice. Freedom comes with a Price. So does Revival!!

In the passage of scripture Jn.10:10, Jesus taught that that the thief comes to steal. To steal means to take possession of something through unlawful means. An outlaw must be captured and brought to justice before his deeds can be punished. As long as he eludes arrest he can continue stealing as well as murdering and destroying property.

Would you sit back and let a thief plunder your home, abuse your family, steal your valuables, and vandalize your property? I am sure you would not. Some of the Good Ole Boys would take the shotgun, rifle, and the 4 wheel drive and go after the bad man Cause A Country Boy Can Survive. Well I am in agreement with that too. But what about the Spiritual Bad Man? He is a greater threat than the criminal on the street. But is allowed to break up many homes with no resistance from Good Ole Boys.

It is so evident today when you see all the husbands and fathers letting the wives and mothers take the children to church or teaching them to pray and worship God. I have heard many men over the years say “ my wife’s got enough religion for both of us”. That’s a cop out.

Before I was saved I was in a lot of fights, brawls, and  life threatening situations involving guns, knives or any other equalizer that gave me the edge. Because I was small in stature I knew I had to hit first and not let them get up. It is nothing to boast about but it is what it is.  I would not think twice about protecting my wife and kids or any family member and friend from a threat. When I got saved the hostility and violence in my life changed. I soon became aware of the enemy of my soul. I began to see that the devil was after my family. But I could not stop him with a shotgun. A baseball bat or machete has no effect. If I threatenened him with a 45, he would just laugh at me and come on in. I needed an equalizer that would stop the devil.

The Bible Message Translation says in Eph. 6:10-12 ”God is strong, and He wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the devil throws your way. This is no afternoon contest that we’ll walk away from and forget in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the devil and his angels (demons). Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet.

Let us take heed to the Word and be Champions for our families. Get between our loved ones and the Spiritual Bad Man. Do what it takes to get him out, and keep him out. Then go help somebody else fight him and win. Stay full of the Holy Ghost and there will be no room for anything else. Surrender to the Lord your life and you will save someone else. Take responsibility for protecting, providing, and praying for your family. GO TO CHURCH MEETINGS and be the CHURCH AT HOME.

The Rewards of Revival Vol.9

We can see the move of God in the earth as Revival and Harvest is springing forth on a global level. Jesus is being Magnified, Exalted and Lifted Up. This is the greatest time to be alive and be a child of God. Our Destiny and Purpose is clearer than ever. Signs, Wonders and Miracles are all around us. There are people getting saved that some thought would never get saved. The Anointing has never been stronger. The Prescence and Power of God is rich and deep. We are blessed in our family and ministry. And yet we must still live day to day. We must still take care of family, go to work, clean the house, cut the grass, pay bills and all the things we have committed to personally and public on a day to day basis.

Revival and Visitation is for the whole man (body-soul-spirit). Habitation (dwelling-living-abiding) is the goal of God. If my spirit is changed and I don’t yield my mind to change my thinking then I prolong the purpose God intended. If I only gain knowledge of the touch of God without opening my heart then I have no fruit. If I got healed or delivered and go back to a harmful lifestyle I would be in a worse state. We must apply wisdom. I don’t want to waste what is precious.

1. Renew the Mind:  Romans 12:1-2.   Neurologists have discovered thoughts travel by electric impulses in the brain through the nervous system. Studies have shown a new idea (thought) must be repeated an average of 20 times to create a neural pathway (bridge) which makes it part of our thinking. Studies show that new ideas (thoughts) must be heard at least 4 times to be retained and 30 times or more to become a belief that changes thinking and actions.

2. Develop Proper Attitude: Ephesians 4: 20-23.  Renewing of the mind is a much more slower and tedious matter than we want to consider. It doesn’t happen overnight. The Bible is Repetitious – Athletic training is over and over – Great musicians practice continually. Submission to God is a constant. Faith comes by hearing and hearing and hearing and hearing and hearing….. Don’t rush, just repeat till you got it

3. Desire the Word of God: Hebrews 5:12-14.  Anointed books are great but there is no substitute for reading and studying  the BIBLE. We can only remember a few great meals on special occasions that were outstanding, but we eat everyday to sustain our bodies. Chances are we can’t recall what we had for breakfast a week ago, but we went on that food throughout the day or until the next meal that we forgot about. It is the same spiritually. We can remember a few outstanding meetings, messages, or events but we don't realize all the ministry of the word that has been necessary to sustain and feed our spirit man for years.

4. A Greater Works Destiny Requires Greater Works: John 14:8-21.  In the book of James the second chapter and 22^nd verse we are commanded to be doers of the Word, not just hearers. We can say we know but seeing the working out is something else. God wants to come out of our life to others. The manifestation of Jesus is what the world needs. Do the Word over and over until it becomes your nature. The Son of God was manifested to destroy the woks of the devil- not compliment or tolerate them. Let us not waste the gift of God upon our lives to change us for eternity.

Volume 3

            Recently a good friend and mentor of mine was accused of some ridiculous things during an awesome Revival he conducted. As silly as it was it even made front page news. The Signs & Wonders that were happening were said to be drug induced by an ignorant onlooker who wanted attention. The devil will use anybody who is willing, to try to stop the move of God where lives are being changed and the Kingdom of God established. We reckon it was free advertisement for the Revival and laughed it off. Nothing became of it because it was a lie. People were High on The Most High!

I learned some things through what happened. The parable of the sower in      Luke 8:10-15 & Mark 4:13-20 tells us the seed is the Word/Message/Gospel and there is a battle to keep it from bringing forth fruit.

                                If the devil can’t : steal the seed

                                                              stop the seed

                                                              stunt the seed

                          Then he will slander the seed bearer. That is the one God is using to bring seed to your life. It has always happened consistently through the ages beginning in the Garden of Eden. Did God say? And if He did, there was a selfish motive behind the command not to eat the fruit, is what the serpent suggested to Eve. This was a strategy of the enemy to slander the One who spoke the Truth to Adam and Eve. It worked. They doubted the Source of their seed. Read Mark 5:21-43 then Mark 6:1-6. We see Jesus healing incurable disease and raising the dead in one town, and going to His hometown getting mocked, and disrespected by the ones He came to sow into. Accusations of no Anointing. The results were little success in miracle power and lives unchanged.

Remember friend that any time you are gaining ground in the Kingdom of God, you will be opposed. If  you are the one bringing the seed you will be slandered. If you receive the seed, the carrier will be accused. There is wisdom we can gain and keys to defeat this from stopping Revival-personal & corporate.

If you are a Minister don’t defend yourself by lashing out with pride. Remember God resists the proud. Let the Lord defend you. 1 Peter 5:5-10 is the standard we apply to our lives and ministry. Jesus made Himself of no reputation (Philippians 2:5-11) and God highly exalted Him. Pray for your enemies, bless those that persecute you. The person is not the enemy-the spirit behind it is. Overcome evil with good. Forgive them.

If you are told gossip about a preacher or minister, remember it is hearsay. That means somebody heard something and they said what they heard. Remember the seeds of good they have sown. Imperfection is easy to see when we look in the mirror, but the Lord still uses us, AMAZING. We are not to judge God’s people. Look at the FRUIT.

I remember when I was starting out in ministry and was praying for people in prayer lines. One meeting I had prayed for a lot of people and there were many miracles and a strong anointing flowing as I layed hands on folks. There was one person who did’t get a thing when I prayed, and walked away disgusted. Well the person proceeded to tell a few others that I had no anointing and was not called to the ministry. Basically saying all that was done in the meeting was false and hype. So someone told me what was said and it really got to me. I started having mind games about the anointing on my life. I started to look at all my faults, weakness, lack of education etc… I became paralyzed and hindered for a season. I called out to the Lord and He began to speak to me. He said: Grant I CHOSE YOU. I read  in the (Psalm 37:1-13) to trust God, don’t worry, rest, wait, be patient and see the evil doers cut off by the Lord. I was assured by God of my call-anointing-destiny-purpose. The Lord taught me that if someone does not receive it is not for me to take responsibility. What about all the others who did receive and got breakthrough. I know after years of ministry I am anointed. I never wonder or question that fact. The fruit is what I look at.

So let us continue and be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Remember we are not ignorant of the devices the devil uses. (Col.2:15) says the power of darkness has been disarmed.  So about all an unarmed enemy can do is run his mouth, flap his gums, and cuss the one who whipped him. SELAH

Time of Acceleration

James 4:13-15 (AMP)

 13) Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a city and spend a year there and carry on our business and make money.

 14) Yet you do not know [the least thing] about what mat happen tomorrow, what is the nature of your life? You are [really] but a wisp of vapor (a puff of smoke, a mist) that is visible for a little while and then disappears [into thin air].

 15) You ought instead to say, If the Lord is willing, we shall live and we shall do this or that [thing].

16) But as it is, you boast [falsely] in your presumption and your self-conceit. All such boasting is wrong.

 17) So any person who knows what is right to do but does not do it, to him it is sin.

   As the Word says we don’t really know what the future will bring , and we have only today and now as a promise. I know the Word also promises long life and health with prosperity. So which is it? It is to live by faith. To do that will be a life of humility in seeking the Lord’s will and not our will. You see presumption is not faith. Arrogancy is not courage. Stubborness is not determination. To demand results is not a  prophetic declaration. Many times we say what we want without ever seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.

     I am a Word of Faith person, and understand the power of my speaking, but faith without works is dead. To have my life in order is the No.1 priority in God’s heart. If I waste my days trying to get things and positions or titles, and miss the destiny God had for me, then I am a failure.

     Time is speeding up. The days are shorter. I am seeing people growing up into the things of God at an accelerated rate. While others are going in circles wasting time with junk in their heads that never was God’s plan for them. Missing the mark to be something of importance in their on eyes and the eyes of people around them.

 I have heard it said; don’t major on the minors or minor on the majors. We should be very strategic in our time. In Proverbs 2:10-11 it says to have skillful and Godly wisdom and that discretion will watch over us. Daily we should find out what the Lord wants us to do. Time is God’s gift to us. How we spend it is our gift to Him.

Vol 5    2/7/08

Blessed or Cursed ?

I have been a Christian since 1988 and have seen my share of fads, new revelations, and so called deep teachings. I reckon that the old stuff is no longer  popular with the Cutting Edge Ministries. What ever happened to teaching the Bible? I can say that before I ever began reading books about the Bible or doctrine and spiritual principles, I had a solid foundation of my salvation and what Jesus did for me at Calvary. I know Him, and I know my Identity in Him. I know what I have and what I can do with what I have. I didn’t get it from a man and no man or devil can steal it from me.

Let us look at the subject of Generational Curses. Sounds real spiritual to the novice who says he confessed the sins of his forefathers, relatives, nationality, and country of origin. Some folks even go to (pathetic) prophetic counseling for years to find all the curses, demons, familiar spirits etc… assigned to them. They are constantly running to conference after conference trying to find what is wrong with them. Never any peace or progress. Never maturing to conquer anything. Not to mention  their call to ministry. They need to know their Identity and the Power of the Cross. I cast devils out of people all the time, but The truth will make you Free.

Paul writes in Galatians 1:6-9 that the one who preaches another gospel is cursed. Well the ones who believe them are partakers also. If you give ground to a curse it will rest on you. We read in (2 Cor. 5:17) that any one in Christ is a new creature, old things have passed away; that includes curses. Jesus spoke in (Jn.3:3-7) that  you must be born again. Look at these passages in (Jn.1:12-13 AMP)

12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name-[Isa.56:5].

14 Who owe their birth neither to bloods nor to the will of the flesh [that of physical impulse] nor to the will of man [that of a natural father], but to God. [They are born of God!]

That’s Right; BORN OF GOD  He is Your Father if you are born again, and He is not cursed. The blessing rests on you now as a child of God. To hold on to a curse is an insult to your spiritual heritage, and your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Read this with me in (Gal. 3:13 AMP) Christ purchased our freedom[redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the Scriptures], Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree (is crucified). This speaks of the curse of the Law recorded in the Old Testament. Read Deut. 28 and see how curses came on all who disobeyed the Law in any way.

Thank God for Jesus!!  Romans 8:1-2 reads; There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ has made me free from the law of sin and death. Good news NOW!! , not when you go through all those religious ceremonies, and hyped up conferences on generational curses.

Read the Bible and get Free—Read the Bible and stay Free---Preach and Teach the Gospel  that Jesus Preached and you will set People FREE!!

Volume 7 Maintaining Our Sensitivity to The Anointing

These are some helpful things I have discovered in order to remain in the place of peace and progress.(Zech. 4:6) declares not by might  nor by power but by My Spirit says the Lord.

• Romans 8:1-17 God expects us to yield to the His Spirit. Don’t fight the flow of God. To please Him is to yield. Recognize the works of the flesh. Empowerment [Quickening] is the ability to kill the enemy of the Holy Ghost (YOUR FLESH)
• Jude17-25 Stay in the love of God and forgive. Forgiveness will promote and build your sensitivity. Pray in the Spirit until you defeat the out of control speech, emotions, or feelings that pull you out of the Flow of  Heaven. Replace thoughts with words. If you do not know what to pray the Holy Ghost will pray for you (Rom. 8:26-31).
•  Revelation 1:6 In the Spirit, comes revelation for your situation. You will see Jesus, and receive who He is. He is your focus. If you can be in the Spirit, then you can be out of the Spirit. You can choose to remain in.
• Psalm 102:16-22 The manifest presence of God will keep you  as you rest under His shadow. Praise is your destiny, and worship is your dwelling.
• Acts 4:23-31 In the Anointing comes power, boldness, unity of purpose, and renewed vision for the days ahead.
• Matthew 6:33 Seek, go after, pursue will also develop hunger in you. When you desire something you will pursue. Go where God is moving and you will be moved.
• Romans 14:17 God’s Kingdom must be priority to you. Righteousness-Peace-Joy in the Holy Ghost.

 As you hunger in your heart for the Lord and begin along some of these truths in faith you will surely develop a depth of sensitivity that will be evident in your life.

Indifference - An Enemy of Revival

The definition of indifference from the Webster Dictionary

1. lack of concern or interest
2. of no significance or importance

What a dangerous place to be as a child of God to lose our concern and compassion for hurting people. It is in direct connection to losing our passion toward God. But be aware it doesn’t happen overnight. You are not on fire one day and the next day lukewarm. It is a gradual and subtle change. Let us look at the Ephesus church as recorded in Revelation  2:1-5.

1.      It is a church birthed in the Spirit. The Apostle Paul ministered the Holy Ghost to a small group in Ephesus, establishing a mighty church.

a)      [Acts 19:1-20] A people full of miracles, signs and wonders

b)      [Ephesians 6:10-18] A praying church with understanding and discernment of spiritual warfare and intercession.

c)      [Ephesians 1:15] Strong faith, strong love, strong authority.

2.      [Rev. 2:2] Small but mighty. Successful and honored by the Lord. Sound doctrine and confrontational.

3.      [Rev. 2:3] They were workers, not lazy, committed, consistant and patient. Willing to struggle for victory and breakthrough.

4.      [Rev.2:4] But they abandoned and left willingly. Neglected their first love, Jesus. Works and church business took over.

How could this happen? Such a great ministry doing so much. We can learn and  receive from this word. Gradually this happened to them. Evangelist Scott McMaster says  the definition of BUSY is Being Under Satan’s Yoke. So much truth in this as we go through life on day to day basis. Here are some mistakes, and here are some keys I have discovered and applied to my life to refresh the Fire of God on me and our ministry.

1.      [2 Chron.26:16-21]  Uzziah took pride and importance in himself. He took himself too seriously. I have learned not to take myself seriously or look at myself as important. Self importance leads to indifference.

2.      [Luke 6:24-26] Woes come to the proud. Grief manifests. Pride in leadership or ability causes God’s grace to lift and you try to produce works through your flesh. Jesus gave us the spiritual principle in [Jn.3:6] that flesh births flesh and spirit births spirit. Every seed produces after its own kind.          [Gen.1:11-12 Gal.6:7-8].

3.      [Hebrews 3:12] We see doubt enter in when we depart. Doubt births unbelief which begins to manifest as harness of heart.

4.      [Zechariah 7:8-14] Spiritual deafness. Losing your ability to hear God’s voice. You operate on past revelation, old words and experiences. No fresh manna. You try to fake people but you can’t fake the power and prescence of God. You get frustrated, discouraged and cold.

Spiritual Dullness - No Cutting Edge – Ineffective

a)      [Hebrews 5:8-14] Lack of maturity, childishness and a hindrance to spiritual growth

b)      [Acts 28: 26-27] Complete loss of spiritual senses. You couldn’t recognize the anointing if it hit you between the eyes. A form of Godliness but in denial of the power [2 Tim. 3:5].

An Awakening will bring a Turning Point. The seed of God is still there. It is easier to receive than reject. Exercise your will to believe and open your heart to the Lord. 

1.      [Isaiah 43:18-22] Call from the heart. Our heart cries out to God when our head says no. God responds to truth in the inward parts[Psalm 139:23]. Hunger and thirst for righteousness and you will be filled [Matthew 5:6,8].

2.      [Psalm 51:10-13] Contrite heart. Allow the x-ray of the Holy Ghost to search inside. Only God can make us willing to be willing.

3.      [Psalm 119:9-16] No holding back. Worship with your whole heart.

4.      [James 4:6-10] Humility is the answer. As we do submit and present our heart God will lift us and empower our life with fresh oil for the next season and challenge.