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Walking with Yahweh
The Eastern Gate
(#126 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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Then the Spirit lifted me up, and brought me to the East gate of the House of Yahweh, which faces eastward. (Ezekiel 11:1)
And they knew that it was he who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple; and they were filled with amazement and wonder, because of what had happened to him. (Acts 3:10)
Erroneously titled the “third eye,” or craftily diminished under “new age” philosophy, this Gate, the entrance into the Temple within, is the doorway that unlocks all patterns to the mind being perfected. Stolen wisdom once hijacked by “other religions” will now be reclaimed by its rightful owners! In Yahweh’s Name, we take it back and claim it as the “by invitation only” entrance into the perfect conscience (the Mind of Yahweh), granted to those He calls sons and daughters, and to no others.
Oh take me through your Beautiful Gate and heal my inner being. Let shame, guilt, and unworthiness be washed away in Your springs of love. Remove the lies that were seared into my soul since childhood. Create a manifest presence of Your Being inside me, which cures all that ails. Your Son is my freedom ticket to enter, to pass through, to be cleansed, and to find peace. Oh Abba, take me through Your Beautiful Gate so that I might bask in Your presence.
Remember the pattern that Yahweh has declared to be the “proof” that legitimizes everything that He has decreed; the proof is power! Stolen wisdom means corrupted power. Perfect wisdom brings power that is pure and righteous. The time on earth is now!
In Hebrew thought, east signifies “front, project, illuminate, meet.” He has opened the Beautiful Gate to His presence for such a time as this!
I Will Follow
Psalm 22
(#125 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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But You took me from my mother’s womb; You made me trust in You, even from my mother’s breast! (Psalm 22:9)
So many words, so much idle chatter, and so much babbling. Babble on? Babylon! Sit still My child. Rest your soul. Rest your tongue and listen! You need to receive this. This needs to break into the matrix of your mind. A paradigm shift is what I offer. I Am Spirit and you must choose who to serve (Joshua 24:15). Will you serve your flesh or the Spirit?
What speaks to you most about Psalm 22:9? Does it matter? Does it speak to you at all? May I now tell you what I Am saying here? Yes, David wrote it, but I told him to. “You brought me out of the womb.” Yes, you are here by My choice. Long before you were birthed from the womb, I birthed the thought of you; I set all of your days in order. I Am the beginning and the end of all things. This includes your beginning and end. “You made me trust in You.” And herein, you have My greatest gift to you.
This is My plan: I CREATED YOU and MADE YOU TRUST ME! It then begs the question; why do you continue to fight Me? Love is what established this irreversible pattern, a pattern emphasized in Ezekiel 11:20. “Then they will follow My decrees and be careful to keep My laws. They will be My people, and I will be their Mighty One.” Just the first four words are needed for this lesson; “Then they will follow.” Does it say, “Then they might follow?” or “Then they could follow?” or “Then they should follow?” No, it says, “Will follow!” Do not turn My gift of life into your vain quest for personal independence. You are My earthen vessel. I will finish the work I intend for you. It is My life inside of you.
This is the promise I have made to you. The Refiner’s fire always begins in My house. (1 Peter 4:17) When I bring this fire into My house, My Temple, your body (1 Corinthians 6:19), you will be very pleased then, for Me to take over all aspects of your life. When this fire comes upon you, I Am quite sure you may even rejoice for Me to take over. Be of good cheer though My child, you were never in control anyway.
For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of the Mighty One; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the good news of the Almighty? (1 Peter 4:17) Or do you not know that your body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from the Mighty One, and you are not your own? (1 Corinthians 6:19)
Again, the question is, why do you fight Me in this? Do you really believe that if I had left any of it to you that you would ever be able to be joined to Me as One? It’s time for the arrogance, the foolishness, and the lust for death to end. You will trust in Me sons and daughters. You will.
Who is Double Minded
Who is Double Minded?
(#124 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Do you recognize this verse as it is commonly translated? John 3:16 might be the most misused verse in the entire Bible. To clarify, let’s read John 17:14-17.
I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
Now tell us who is double minded, the Creator or man? John 17:14 states that “they [believers] are not of the world.” Is this not the same world that so many of you say John 3:16 describes, the world Yahweh so loves? Let’s highlight John 17:16 for the moment. “They [believers] are not of the world, even as I [Messiah] am not of the world.”
We ask again, who is double minded? The common mistake when interpreting the scriptures is trying to understand Hebrew thought forms with a Greek mindset. The Hebrew, a language of adjectives and verbs, promotes action. It is a “hear and do” language. The Greek, on the other hand, is a noun based language, a “sit and contemplate” language.
Let’s look again at John 3:16 and John 17:14-17. What’s the deal? How can Yahweh so “love” a world that Yahshua clearly states we are not of? They are two different worlds, correct? Right!!!!!! Yet, the Greek interpretation makes no distinct difference. It uses the same word, Kosmos (Cosmos) in both verses. This creates double mindedness!
Satan (ego, self) rules this world (carnal desire) we live in, the world we are NOT of. Yahweh does not love this world of Satan’s; as a matter of fact, it is set to be destroyed. The “John 3:16 world” that He so loves, is His world, the world we are headed back to. The Hebrew language describes it as a place of absolute purity: socially, morally, governmentally and spiritually. It is a perfect place, His Garden of love. He sent His Son to take us back to that place.
If you are still struggling with this paradigm shift, these verses should help you. Oh, and pray for truth (John 17:17). Know the truth! It will set you free (John 8:32).
* John 15:19—If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
* 1 John 2:15-16—Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.
* 1 John 5:19—We know that we are of the Mighty One, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.
The world that is coming is the world He loves, not the one that we are leaving. Be of good cheer, He has overcome the [this] world. (John 16:33).
Yes, I said “All”
Yes, I said “All”
(#123 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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All the ways of Yahweh are kindness [love] and truth [faithfulness] for those who keep the covenant and His testimonies. (Psalm 25:10)
The greatest command releases the keys to My Kingdom. I have many doors of blessing for you to walk through, all of them leading to a spacious place. And what is the greatest command? Yes, obedience unto death sums it up. Would I lie to you? Is it possible? I cannot reverse the pattern, for I am Yahweh, and whatever I create, is perfect from the beginning. Look again at Psalm 25:10. Do you notice the pattern; the lovingkindness, and the truth and faithfulness? “For those who keep…” It is so fitting and convenient for the world to turn Me into the god of every desire; flesh or spirit. Oh, how longsuffering I have been. “If He, their “self” made versions of Me, was so loving…” How many times do you think I have heard that since Adam? My response is always the same; “If they (and that means you) would just keep My commands!”
Yes My child; activate My promises. Remind Me of My word. All of My ways are kind, loving, true and faithful—to the obedient! I don’t need perfection from you to get started. My Son handled that part for you. I’m watching your heart, as a willing heart (mind) overflows into an obedient heart, which becomes an obedient life. I need your heart. Let it be unto Me a heart that sacrifices praise under all circumstances at all times. Do this My child; do this and then sit back in awestruck wonder. I have more than you can ask, think or imagine waiting for you.
To know the love of Messiah that surpasses knowledge; that you may be filled with the measure of all the fullness of the Mighty One. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or imagine [think], according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the congregation and in Messiah Yahshua throughout all generations, forever and ever! So be it. (Ephesians 3:19-21)
This I Know
This I Know
(#122 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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When can you truly be “free?” It’s complex, yet so very simple. It’s merely a matter of “self” realization. Freedom can only come from the realization that the ego exists as part of your carnal nature, and that the carnal nature is one of total wickedness. Couple the awareness of this with the implantation of the Spirit of Yahweh into the conscience, and therewith, the idea of freedom becomes a realization, but not yet realized.
Paul speaks of “flesh vs. Spirit” and reveals, in part, the answer that is being elaborated here. Yes, the answer lies in this simple thought: “So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please the Almighty. But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of the Mighty One dwells in you.” (Romans 8:8-9) I now realize that everything about my “self” (carnal nature) must decrease in order to become everything He desires for me. I must decrease! (John 3:30) This is most certainly a key component to the pattern of freedom, and must transform every thought within; but it is not the totality of the pattern.
The next step comes from obedience to step one; the realization that “On my own I shall never be good, ever!” By continually acknowledging this portion of the pattern, a new reality is birthed into consciousness, and it will sound something like this:
“Father, I am ready for the transformation, a complete shift from carnal to spiritual in all areas of my thought life. I believe that what first qualifies me is the presence of Your Spirit in me. And then when You do transform me and set me free, that the persistent recognition of it stirs this confession within; ‘I could have never done this, nor would I have ever wanted this goodness and purity apart from You.’”
It’s so very—perfect!
The Oil of Gladness
The Oil of Gladness
(#121 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore the Mighty One, Your Mighty One, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions. (Psalm 45:7)
“The oil of gladness!” These words Father, these themes You present to the mind, I never before understood what such a phrase could mean. It was not until I reached this new level of depravity, bone shaking depravity, gasping for air, and holding onto what life I had left that I could begin to understand. My prayers, Father, are for release. Everything I write is for Your eyes Father; the cry of my soul is for Your ears Daddy. My fears and hope, my pain and praise, are all for You.
As these words go on paper, I ache with thoughts of despair; I cry out, emptying myself. I’m a drink offering poured out, but like David, “I will present my thank offering to You.” Herein, have I found the oil of gladness in place of mourning (Isaiah 61:3)? And this much I know, and for this I must exclaim, “Though You slay me, I will trust in You always.” (Job 13:15)
I will sing to You a new song. I will sing words of gratitude released from a Spirit deep within, not from my flesh. A choice had to be made. Embrace the despair, or sing to You with praise and thanksgiving. I walked; I sang; and even as the pain longed to return, I read, “Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know the Mighty One is for me.” (Psalm 56:9)
It is as if I am afraid to say this, but the process has brought back gladness, like a doorway to an unknown place, an unfamiliar place. Can it be so simple? I must, I must test. I must testify. More Father! I will offer more thank offerings. Take Me to Your river of joy and wash me fresh and new. Show me the way everlasting, the pattern of joy and hope even when hell (my “self” desire) stands before me. Though You slay me…
Oh Yahweh, I have only drunk but a little. I still thirst Father. More Abba, more.
He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our Mighty One; many will see it and fear, and will trust in Yahweh. (Psalm 40:3)
Whom do you serve?
Enticement to Slavery
(#119 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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Where in My word have I given you dominion over another? From where do you fabricate these ideologies that imprison all mankind? Of course you are void of answers, as there is no spiritually intelligent answer for these questions. Any answer, well thought out, should leave one ashamed for falling into such a matrix of human error.
Have I asked you to be kings in the way you interpret kingship? It is you who asked for kings (carnally dominant mindsets) to rule over you (1 Samuel 8:5). I honored your request so you would experience the absolute foolishness of your desires. Yet you failed to see it! To this day you continue to feed the very system you asked for, when all this system does is keep you in slavery (Read all of 1 Samuel 8). It is simply fear that drives your man-made device, and yet you embrace it as if this system protects you. I will certainly show you the end result of your desire to be ruled over. My word discusses it. It is called the eighth beast empire (Revelation 17:8-11). It is the worst man has ever seen. It will come to swallow up even those who believe such rulership and government is of Me. It will destroy all those who follow after it, including many of My own children who failed to heed My revelation long ago that it would happen.
In your crafty design of governing authorities, you have managed to produce paupers and dictators. Both feed off each other in fear and have come to be comfortable in this way of life. You have convinced yourself that it is My will for you. Oh My dear little ones, how could I ask you to submit to something that bears no resemblance of My rulership? Although I use wicked men for My purposes, I never asked you to honor them! I command that you give honor where honor is due, not where it isn’t! (Romans 13:7)
I wish to reveal a secret for you. This matrix in your mind is easily corrected if you would just look at My family for a moment. The Father, the Son, and the Spirit have only one way of interacting. We only seek the best for and of each other. There is no other way with Us. There is only perfection and the beautiful blend of all that emanates from perfection. Why would I change perfect government? Perfect government satisfies each soul completely. It does not rule by majority, has no opposing parties, and nothing but complete individual freedom, all while giving every other “family” member the same freedom. Oh My children, I will bring you back to perfect government. I only wish you would have realized yourselves what I offered all along. Now, free your mind. The matrix is easily solved if you just remove the fear. Ask Us to help. We are always willing. And might We remind you that Our government (the perfect conscience; the mind of Yahweh) is the same yesterday, today and forever? (Hebrews 13:8)
“Be careful, or your hearts [minds] will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap. For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:34-36)
This New Thing
This New Thing
(#118 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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Growing in you,
You, growing in Me,
A Spirit rising,
Light pushing out darkness,
Inside of you.
Chemicals shift,
Thought processes change,
Mindsets shatter.
Intense, yet reserved…?
Intense, yet reserved? What is this thing still lingering, this reservation? It is the core issue, no? Is it the piece of flesh You left behind in me Father? Must it remain? Will it always be? My heart (mind) explodes with a longing to rejoice in a victory that has not yet been fully attained. Should I? Should I fully rejoice while there is work yet to be done? Is the reservation smart, wise, and Spirit led? There is a voice saying, “Is it real; is it really You Father?” Is this reservation doubt? Is it wisdom? It feels safe, yet it feels doubtful.
Root it out Father. I desire true freedom, a deeper freedom. I desire the unreserved freedom of a warrior kneeling before You, handing over his sword, or a maiden who realizes that You are the only true Husband. I desire to be submitted to You in everything, along with the wisdom to not boast in my own efforts. Fill me with a heart that only wants to boast of Your work in me. “He did this. Look. Look at my Daddy. He will never let you hurt me.”
Tears flow as I write this. As my pen hits paper, the boy in me realizes that I could never have uttered those words about my earthly father. How could I say such words about one who hurt, rather than protected my little heart? I forgive him, and I need him to forgive me. There is a great love today, yet I wonder if the tentacles of reservation still remain.
No Father, these reservations are not smart, wise, or Spirit lead. It is time to step over into a new place; into a new thing where, for the first time in my life, I get personal proof that I have a Father Who protects and does not hurt. I have a Daddy who will not discard me, even when I am not worthy of love. I can live a new life with no more rejection, only pure love from the Father of love, forever.
What is this reservation in me? Come Daddy. Come.
For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness. (Psalm 107:9)
Listen and Follow Yahweh
Not You, But Me
(#117 from Suffer Well Devotional Series©)
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Why do you miss My voice? Why do you think you can’t hear Me every hour of every day? I’m not speaking to you. I speak Spirit things only, things pertaining to life, holiness and righteousness. I speak directly to the Spirit I placed in you. And when you listen with the ears of the flesh you cannot hear My voice. My sheep hear My voice and I know them, and they follow Me. (John 10:27) My sheep also hear other voices. Lust has a voice. Idolatry has a voice. Greed has a voice. Pride has a voice.
By now, you should understand that I use patterns to teach you. These patterns are not meant to be mysterious; on the contrary, they are intended to be traceable and detectable. It is no different here. Listen to Me My child. It may be a still small voice I speak with, but a quieted mind focused on Me will hear loud and clear. I don’t give rocks (difficult to understand precepts) when you ask for manna (spiritual food) (Matthew 7:7-11). Have I not told you that I know what you need before you ask? (Philippians 4:19) I Am speaking to you at every moment. I Am always here; always concerned; always ahead of you with good things planned.
I have this desire for you, and although I Am always surrounding you, making your path straight (Proverbs 16:9), I would love if you kept up. Time is short. Blessings are delayed by indifference to My voice. Listen according to My will. Listen with the Spirit I placed in you. My language is the language of love, but do not forget; My love demands chastening when chastening is necessary. You can end all doubt of Me by confessing all doubt of Me. This is how I heal you. You confess; I heal. It’s just between us. Come to Me and we will have victory, together, as One.