Don’t Let the Corner Stone Be Your Stumbling Block

“But Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness. Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone.”

“Behold, I lay in Zion, a stumbling stone and rock of offense, and whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame. “ Romans 9:32-33

Jesus Not Traditions of Men

“This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. And in vain, they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.”

“For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men— the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do.”

He said to them, “All too well, you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition.”

“But you say, if a man says to his father, or mother, “whatever profit you might’ve received from me is Corban (that is, a gift to God,) then you no longer let him do anything for his father or his mother, “making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.” Mark 7:6-13

I believe there are many traditions of men that have been passed down through church traditions that don’t align with the actual teachings of Jesus or His actions and the great commission He gave His disciples.

Simply put, are you preaching what Jesus preached, doing what Jesus taught us to do, and walking in His power and authority? Or are you “having a form of godliness but denying its power?” 2 Timothy 3:5

Fear Not! God Has Not given Us a Spirit of Fear

God is not the author of confusion. Jesus came to bring abundant life, not a spirit of fear. Don’t make life and death decisions when you are in fear. The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom, we need to discern what is of the Lord and what is not before we make important decisions in life.

Leadership is Not Glamorous

There is nothing glamorous about being in the front lines. Those in the front lines are the ones who get killed first usually in warfare. The arrows from the enemy tend to hit those in the front first and those in the front take the arrows so the people behind them are more likely to not get hit. 

Forerunners are the ones who are called crazy; think of Noah, building the ark before there had ever been a flood.

True, apostles, and prophets lay down their life for the sheep, the good shepherd protects the sheep by speaking the truth in love and warning them from wolves who try to enter the flock; even when it offends some people who believe the wolves are friendly.

Being a front runner is difficult, because many naysayers will accuse you of breaking the traditions, stirring the pot, as you keep pushing through like a painful arrowhead against hard ground. The hard ground does not like being broken up. Being the jackhammer to cement is not easy or comfortable.

So if God has called you for such a Time as this; fight on warrior, don’t back down from the enemy’s taunts, keep taking direction from your commanding officer, Jesus, and keep fighting the good fight of faith. even when you feel like no one understands who you are, the Holy Spirit is with you and Jesus knows what you are going through. Remember, Jesus said if the world hated him, it would hate you as well, so you are in good company.

Stand firm until the end. Keep your eyes focused on the heavenly joy set before you so that one day you will hear, “well done, faithful servant” from our King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. And remember, pray for those in authority, so it will go well with them. Because those in authority tend to be attacked the most. And bless those who curse you…🔥⚔️🙏🏻🔥🕊️🙏🏻🕊️⚔️

Gideons Arise

God is whittling down His army now for last days Kingdom warfare like Gideon’s army. He is looking for those who are hungry and thirsty for Him and glorify Him as they are glorified. Humble servants seeking to advance His Glory and Kingdom on earth. #gideonsarmy #humility #teachable #leadbyHisspirit #HolySpirit #notbymightnotbypowerbyhisspirit #notreligious #humble #notapharisee #obedienceisbetterthansacrifice #wheatortare

The Second Adam’s Rib

Last week I was feeling profound fatigue. I heard a few people
saying that a “spirit of slumber” had been released.

Later I felt the Lord showing me about when God put Adam to sleep to pull Eve from his rib. I felt we are in the season of the bride being pulled out from the second Adams’s rib! This lines up also with the sons (and daughters) of God being revealed. Wow! 🙌🏻🙏🏻🔥🙌🏻🔥