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The Power of One . . .
Have you ever been driving down the street and run out of gas?
Thank God, I’ve not had this kind of thing happen in a long, long time,
but I do remember when once it did. I had 1949 Ford convertible that weighed,
what seemed to be, a ton.
I jumped out of the car and began to push (one hand on the steering
wheel and the other on the door jamb. I was going no where fast until a
young man came running from the side walk and began to push with both hands
on the trunk.
Suddenly, the impossible task of pushing the car up into the
nearest gas station was accomplished and I was able to fill up and get
on my way.
All it took to turn an impossible situation into a success was
the power of one. The strength of one more person was all I needed that
hot summer day. One person coming along side me made all the difference
in the world.
Many of us are trying to get through life, build a family, build
a business or build a church by ourselves. This is futility, because God
has designed us to need each other. We each have built in limits that require
that we enlist the help of the power of one.
One friend, one mentor, one counselor or one person praying
for you can change your life for ever. The Bible is full of stories about
men and women who joined with another to do champion great causes and win
against overwhelming odds.
Barak enlisted the wisdom of Deborah, David enlisted the help
of Jonathan, Jonathan waged war with only the aid of his armor bearer.
Paul had Silas, Peter worked with John and even Jesus entrusted his mother
to the care of the Apostle John.
Each understood the power of one as mentioned in Ecclesiastes
4:10-12 (Amp):
“For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow. But woe
to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again,
if two lie down together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm
alone?
And though a man might prevail against him who is
alone, two will withstand him . . .”.
The Power of Agreement . . .
The power of agreement is the power of one. When one joins with another
in agreement they become as one. This unity releases multiplied authority
and power.
“Again I tell you, if two of you on earth agree (harmonize
together, make a symphony together) about whatever [anything and everything]
they may ask, it will come to pass and be done for them by My Father in
heaven” (Matthew 18:19 Amp).
The power of one leaves no place for strife, division or destruction.
Unity brings anointing and fulfills the plan and purpose of God.
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren
to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment poured on
the head, that ran down on the beard, even the beard of Aaron [the first
high priest], that came down upon the collar and skirts of his garments
[consecrating the whole body]. It is like the dew of [lofty] Mount Hermon
and the dew that comes on the hills of Zion; for there the Lord has commanded
the blessing, even life forevermore [upon the high and the lowly]” (Psalm
133:1-3 Amp).
The unity that Jesus maintained with the Father while He was on the
earth brought instant miracles with every word He spoke because He only
spoke what He heard the Father say. He was walking in the power of agreement,
in the power of one and He prayed that we would do the same.
“That they all may be one, [just] as You, Father, are
in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world
may believe and be convinced that You have sent Me” (John 17:21 Amp).
The resulting manifestation of God in and through our lives would be the
testimony that would answer His prayer, “that the world may believe and
be convinced that You have sent Me,” and would draw the lost to repentance
and salvation.
One Drop of Water . . .
One drop of water is pretty insignificant here in the desert lands of
the Las Vegas valley. Usually, even a light shower will evaporate before
it enters the parched rock and sand landscape.
Water is vital to life, especially life in the desert. Nothing can survive
without it. Many are the bones left to bleach in the blistering hot sun
of the deserts of the world.
This year, after several years of drought, there has
been wave after wave of steady soaking rains. In January, three or four
inches of snow blanketed everything and slowly melted into the thirsting
soil. Now, everything in the once barren desert is turning green.
Our nation has been going through a time of spiritual
drought. The people have been barren in the things of the Spirit. The old
ways have been forgotten. The Word is shut up in mouths of the few, like
water held in precious cisterns for those who know where to find it.
Then, there was a drop of rain. A President, an inauguration,
men of God given a public forum began to salt the clouds of a nation.
My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall
distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers
upon the grass: Deut. 32:2 (KJV)
It is possible that it evaporated even before it touched
the hardened ground of the people’s hearts. Yet, there seems to be a slightly
green tinge to the landscape. There are signs of life where they were unseen.
Small cracks in the ground where the seed is beginning to respond to the
Sun of Righteousness in soil stirred by the winds of change.
Which the clouds do drop
and distil upon man abundantly. Job 36:28 (KJV)
Clouds gather, looking dark and threatening to those who don’t know
the touch of the rains of God. Yet, to those who desire to live,
to those thirsting for a refreshing touch, there is a strange stirring
that calls higher than this present darkness
Drop Down . . .
Drop down,
ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let
the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness
spring up together; I the Lord have created it. Isaiah 45:8 (KJV)
One drop, then two, cooling, settling,
changing, then three, and more. One drop, insignificant, almost impotent,
but together, subduing even the driest stretch of humanity’s stony heart.
Even the hardest flint will be worn away with the continual dripping of
one drop after another.
You may have been dropping your word
upon the most dry, inhospitable portion of humanity that the world has
ever seen, but now you will receive your reward.
Son
of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south,
and prophesy . . . Ezekiel 20:46 (KJV)
Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy
word toward the holy places, and prophesy . . , Ezekiel 21:2 (KJV)
The Breath of God, The Wind of Heaven, is speaking to
you and I, “Prophesy!” Say to the mountains, “Drop down.” Say to the hills,
“Flow with milk,” Say to the Church, the House of the Lord, “Bring forth
your waters,” Call to the skies, “Rain!”
And it shall come to pass
in that day, that the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills
shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters,
and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the Lord, and shall water
the valley of Shittim. Joel 3:18 (KJV)
The scourging of your detractors will cease and waters
will flow. Countless drops, come together, forming the rivers of Praise.
The glory of the Lord shall be seen upon the face of the whole earth. One
drop can make all the difference as it joins together with a multitude
and speaks its message.
Open Doors . . .
How often have you prayed for an open door of opportunity?
An opportunity to preach where you haven't preached before? an open door
that would allow you to move in circles that have been closed until now?
A call from a foreign land to come and your out your life in fertile soil?
A chance to step into realms of glory you have not yet experienced?
Today, beloved, is your day! Today, the doors of
opportunity are swinging open wide. Today, there are no barriers that can
stand. Today, is the day of promise, promotion and productivity.
I have heard the Lord so clearly say, "All that has gone
before has prepared you for today. No longer will there be those
hindering influences that drain your energy. No longer will there be the
mountains standing in the way. No longer will those who I have ordained
to help you be resisted in the realms of the spirit. Have I not said, 'For
the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall
speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely
come, it will not tarry' (Habakkuk 2:3 KJV)? So it has been, but you are
at the end, where it shall speak, and not lie. And, this shall not be a
thing that is tainted by the sweat of your brow. This will be a sovereign
move of My Spirit, with Whom you will move in such harmony that the two
shall be one. This is a sweeping wave of My glory that will usher in yet
another great revival that will cover the earth. For 'you which have
believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if
they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the
foundation of the world' (Hebrews 4:3 KJV). Enter, therefore, into My rest
and 'Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen,
I will be exalted in the earth' (Psalm 46:10 KJV). . . today."
I Am The Door . . .
The Son of man is seen at the door of heaven. How can
He Who is the Door be at the door? So Jesus said again, I assure you,
most solemnly I tell you, that I Myself am the Door for the sheep (John
10:7 Amp). And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth,
and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending
and descending on it. And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I
am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon
thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed (Genesis 28:12-13 KJV).
And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall
see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the
Son of man (John 1:51 KJV). In the working of His Spirit He comes
as the Way and as the One to Whom we come. He takes us by the hand and
leads us into the steps in the Rock that lead to the high places of God.
He moves us past every hindrance into the secret place of the Most High.
He is the Ladder, yet He greets us as the Door of Heaven and the Greeter
at the Door.
Today, He beckons us to press into revelation of Himself,
Who is the Rock, Who is the Rest, Who is the Door. In Him, in Him I say,
is the open door of opportunity that you seek. In Him is every obstacle
set aside. In Him, is access to every circle of influence. In Him, is promotion,
for it comes from the Lord. In Him, is the call to "Go ye therefore, and
teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 28:19 KJV). In Him, you will
hear the call, ?Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature? (Mark 16:15 KJV).
Today, is your time of breaking forth into the fulness
of the plans and purposes of God that have been laid up in store for you
in the heart and mind of your Father.
One Nation Under God ...
Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee
a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou
shalt be a blessing:
God made a covenant with Abram to make of him a great
nation. This covenant has withstood
the test of time and has, and is, coming to pass. The
fourth chapter of the book of Romans shows us that the visible promised
nation of today is made up of every individual that names the name of Christ
Jesus as Lord and Savior. These are the people of faith. These are the
seed of Abraham.
We are a people chosen of God as surely as the Jewish
people of old. His choosing is a sovereign act of grace from the heart
of Him Who is Love. We can be neither puffed up with pride nor boastful
about our place because we had nothing to do with it.
1 John 4:19 We love him,
because he first loved us.
The undeserved, limitless love that God has bestowed upon
us makes us different and draws us into His plan and purpose while compelling
us to be a demonstration of daily, living praise.
The darkness that held us captive and controlled our
lives no longer has any influence upon us and we have become dispensers
of His marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:9 But ye are
a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of
darkness into his marvelous light: Indivisible ...
We are the Lords.
Nothing can divide us. Nothing can separate us. We are,
and ever shall be One Nation Under God, Indivisible.
1 Peter 2:9 But ye
are ..., an holy nation, a peculiar people ...; Col. 2:2 That their
hearts might be ... knit together in love, ... Romans 8:35; 38, 39 Who
shall separate us from the love of Christ? ... I am persuaded, that neither
death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things
present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature,
shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus
our Lord.
As we walk in unity, indivisible, great blessing remains
our rightful portion. As Gods Holy Nation we can claim our inheritance
in Christ Jesus even as He has claimed us as His own inheritance.
Psalm 33:12 Blessed is
the nation whose God is the Lord: and the people whom he hath chosen for
his own inheritance.
Let us demonstrate the resurrected Christ as we walk out
a life of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. The Lord is eager
to extol the virtues of His children, His righteous nation, to the world.
This gives us supernatural favor and esteem as we reach out to the nations
of the world.
Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness
exalteth a nation: ...
Open Heavens...
Deut. 28:12 The Lord shall open unto thee
his good treasure, the heaven to give therain unto thy land in his season,
and to bless all the work ofthine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations,
and thou shalt not borrow.
There is an Open Heaven for those who align themselves
with the will and purpose of God.
What can you expect as you live under an open heaven?
According to our verse above we can see that the "good treasure" of the
Lord is in heaven. Just as natural rain brings fruitfulness to the ground,
so does spiritual rain bring
fruitfulness to the life of the righteous. It brings
a blessing tobear on everything you do. This will cause you to prosper
so that you will have no debt, no setbacks, no losses. In fact,you will
prosper so much that you will become a lender to the Nations (one who blesses
the Nations.)!
How can you get the heavens to open for you? The secret
is found inthroughout Scripture but let me use Matthew 3:13-17 to explain
what I see. This is where Jesus came to John theBaptist and asked to be
baptized. John was hesitant because he knew Who Jesus was. But Jesus said,
Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness
(Matthew 3:15). In other words, position yourself inright standing with
God; Fulfill righteousness. It is becoming, fit and right for us to do
what pleases God. This, Beloved, will open the heavens for you! This is
the principle that is evidenced in Malachi:
Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes
into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me
now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows
of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough
to receive it.
Bringing the Tithe into the storehouse (the local church,
not the television, radio, or convention ministry, opens the windows of
heaven. We want the windows open, but we want more. Much, much more!
We don't just want a window open; we don't just want a door open; we want
a completely open heaven!
An open heaven will bring everything mentioned in Deuteronomy
28:12, everything mentioned in Malachi 3:10 along with what Jesus experienced
at His baptism.
1. Heavens Open! The treasuresof the Kingdom
are now available, reachable, and realized.
2. You will see the Holy Spirit.Your spiritual
eyes are opened like never before.
3. The Holy Spirit descends. Revelation comes!
His guiding Presence is stronger than ever.
4. You hear The Voice. The voiceof God is
now clearly heard. Your direction is clear, distinct, and specific so that
you can obey without any doubt.
5. You are affirmed by the FatherasHis own.
He will say to you, You are my beloved child, and reveal you to the world.
Now, nothing is impossible! Glory! Open Heavens bring
you everything necessary for success in life. There is now absolutely No
Limit!
Now, nothing can stop you from living a holy, victorious,
productive, fruitful, exciting, life as you walk out the perfect will of
God! Nothing, that is, but yourself.
6. You will have to encounter and take dominion
over greater obstacles - greater, stronger opponents.(Matthew 4:1)
The great Good News is that it is written
guarantees your victory as you stand in faith believing. Greater
victories do take greater battles, but the good fight of faith is worth
the results.
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Pass
Through in 2002 ...
The Lord will Pass Through in 2002. He will pass through
those set against Him and there will be sore judgement - but He will Pass
Over You in 2002 - because of the blood!
Exodus 12:23 (KJV) For the Lord will
pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he
seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will
pass over thedoor, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your
houses to smite you.
You will Pass Through in 2002: God will make those who
have opposed you afraid of you so that where before they hindered you,
now they will flee from you.
Deut. 2:4 (KJV) And command thou the
people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children
of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye
good heed unto
You will Pass Through in 2002: God will cause you to pass
through the host set against you and you will go in and possess the land
which the Lord your God has given you to possess:
Joshua 1:11 (KJV) Pass through the
host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within
three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land,
which the Lord your God giveth you to possess it.
Satan’s messengers will not Pass Through in 2002: You
will be free from demonic torment in 2002.
Joel 3:17 (KJV) So shall ye
know that I am the Lord your God dwelling in Zion, my holy mountain: then
shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers pass through her
any more.
When you proclaim the glorious Gospel, the demonic host
will no more Pass Through in 2002:
Nahum 1:15 (KJV) Behold upon the mountains
the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah,
keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more
pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.
The Church will not be harassed by demonic forces in
2002. No one will be able to come in and bring oppression to the house
of God. No oppressor shall Pass Through in 2002!:
Zech. 9:8 (KJV) And I will encamp
about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and
because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them
any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.
Walk Through in 2002
God will give it to you in 2002 - as you arise, and walk
through!
Genesis 13:17 (KJV) Arise, walk through
the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give
it unto thee. Go see what you want - and then - Walk Through in 2002:
Joshua 18:8 (KJV) And the men
arose, and went away: and Joshua charged them that went to describe the
land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it, and come again
to me, that I may here cast lots for you before the Lord in Shiloh. No
matter what may come or what you do in 2002 - Walk Through - There is Victory
for you in 2002!
Psalm 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for
thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
All Things New in 2002 ...
You will not walk through 2002 like you did 2001 - because,
as concerns you, All Things are New in 2002. Because of your submission
to Christ and your union with Him - it will be as though this were the
first year that you walked with Him! - All Things are New for You in 2002!:
2 Cor. 5:17 (KJV) Therefore
if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away;
behold, all things are become new.
You will Bring Forth the New in 2002! The old will be
sweet, rich, like finely aged wine, but the New will be sweeter in 2002!
Matthew 13:52 (KJV) Then said he unto
them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven
is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of
his treasure things new and old. Because your relationship with Jesus will
take on a new dimension - because you are submitted to Him, in union with
Him - it will make everything look New in 2002. There will be no other
words that will sway you. Winds of doctrine will not move you. There will
only be the Word of God to you in 2002:
Rev. 21:1 (KJV) And I saw a
new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were
passed away; and there was no more sea.
Old things - fears, anxieties, sorrows, pains - will
fade into forgetfulness with every passing day. God will make all things
New in 2002:
Rev. 21:4-5 (KJV) And God shall
wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death,
neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the
former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold,
I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are
true and faithful.
Matthew 24 will knock louder than ever before -
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