Honor For Ashes

ADVANCING (v):  Matthew 11:12

ASHES (n):  Matthew 11:21
burnt residue or remains of the dead, or anything ruined; denotes grief, repentance, or humiliation

HONORED (v):  Matthew 11:23
of God, to reverence his majesty; of man, to respect or esteem; to confer honor upon

LIGHT (n):  Matthew 11:30
daylight; brightness; illumination; celestial body; spiritual enlightenment; exposure to the truth and justice

PREPARE (v):  Matthew 11:10
to make ready beforehand for some purpose, use, or activity; to get ready

REVEAL (v):  Matthew 11:27
to make known through divine inspiration; to make (something secret or hidden) publicly or generally known; to display

TRUTH (n):  Matthew 11:11
the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality (natural and spiritual); sincerity in action, character, and utterance

Shalom.  Praise the name of the Living God!  Forever and ever.  Hallelujah!  When we prepare our hearts, and make a straight path before Jesus, he prepares the way before us.  Repentance is key.  Repentance is standing in truth.  And when we stand in truth(which is honoring God), he honors us.  In due season.

But how do we perceive the truth?  We confess with our mouths to him, our transgressions against him.  The heart is a liar, and in order to flip the script, Jesus must be involved.  How can we see truth, and not acknowledge it first in our hearts?  How do we hear truth, without first speaking it?  Through accepting Jesus as the Truth, he enables us to embody it(heart, mind, and soul).  He cares for the condition of our heart.  We must come to Jesus, even if we doubt.  A doubtful heart is perfect-when we are weak, He is strong, and when a doubtful sinner confesses, repents of the world's ways, Heaven rejoices.  Accepting Jesus allows the Kingdom of Heaven to advance in Spirit and Truth.  First within us, then onward, wherever He may lead us.  You are not sin!  You are a child of God, whom He loves dearly.

Repeat after me:  Lord Jesus, I confess I am a sinner.  Jesus, I accept you into my heart as my Lord and Savior.  I believe that God gave you up to sinners on a cross, you were crucified, and three days later, God rose you up from the grave.  I believe that through your blood, there is salvation.  I need your salvation, Jesus.  Your blood makes me clean.  Purify me in your blood.  Lord, reveal your truth to me, that I may live and not die.  Shine your light on me Jesus.  Please reveal the lie of the enemy in my heart and bring healing to my land.  Your name is Holy.  Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins, that I may live.  I love you.  In your most precious name, Jesus.  Amen

The word of God says if we confess that Jesus is Lord, and believe it in our heart, we will be saved.  As surely as the Lord lives, you will live also.  Watch what God does in your heart next.  Pay attention and be watchful.  Be expectant when you pray this prayer over your life, as this will confirm His Word and reinforce your faith in Jesus.  It may get bumpy, but just keep focusing on Jesus.  Seek Him in His Word and look for him in your heart.  Nothing compares to the love of Christ.  He came to bring salvation, not condemnation.  I love you.  Jesus loves you even more.  Shalom Shalom