Wings of Light Above the Fray

 Early this morning there were two cats facing off.  One was howling and the other was unbothered.  Then a bird came and began a series of aggressive caws at both of them.  It was quite the commotion.  I've not seen cats and birds interact like that before.  I felt bad for the cat that was howling.  I began to speak calmly under my breath, "It's ok buddy, he isn't trying to hurt you.  Just turn around and walk away."  Right as I finished saying that, the irritated cat turned around and walked away.  The other cat jumped up into the window of our laundry facility to watch the other cat leave, and the bird followed it as well-still cawing.

 The Lord later took me to Exodus 1:15 where Puah defied Pharaoh's orders to kill Hebrew male infants, Romans 5:18 where the Lord says that one trespass brings condemnation and one act of righteousness brings justification and life, to Daniel 3:8 explaining the power and authority in standing firm when facing outside pressure, Psalm 46:10 instructing us to be still and exalt the Lord, Acts 7:49 where the Lord says, "Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool", and Isaiah 66:2 where the Lord declares that he will esteem the one who is humble and contrite in spirit.

 It's so cool how the Lord speaks to us.  When I was witnessing the commotion, I didn't fully understand the significance, but I did know that God was trying to tell me something.  Then he clarified the situation through His word.  The howling cat faced condemnation because it was trespassing, the calm and unbothered cat stood firm in its authority despite the aggressive behavior of the other cat, and the bird was perched in a high place while cawing at the two.  Then after I spoke Shalom over the crying cat, it was able to leave in peace without further altercation.

 But God was also comforting me in this scenario.  I have been crying out in the spirit.  Some of my cries is a result of me falling short before him-the condemnation I bring on myself at times when I'm disobedient.  Not that he is condemning me, no, but I condemned myself through a recent trespass.  The Lord is merciful.  All it took was a move from God and it brought me life.  I pray this illustration is an encouragement to stand firm in the Lord.  Jesus loves you.  I love you.  Shalom Shalom

To Help Yah

 It only takes one.  Are you familiar with this saying?  It's a popular mantra within the Christian community that believers say.  I've heard people say it and I have said it too.  Many times.  It's meaning is often misunderstood.  If you hear someone say, "It only takes one", they usually mean if I can reach only one person, I've done a good job.  But this isn't entirely correct.

 The true meaning behind this saying is this: It only takes God, and if I can be an example to another through His love and healing power, God will handle the rest.  We're not the ones responsible for opening people's eyes-only God can do that.  Rather, it's the healing power of Jesus that opens eyes, especially if the ones witnessing Jesus in you knew you beforehand.  Our purpose is to love God and His children.  Do that and you've done a good job.  So.  It only takes one.  It only takes God.  Shalom Shalom

Caves of Fermenting

 I was cleaning my house today and the Lord revealed something to me while I was sweeping.  Sweeping our home is just like sweeping inside the spirit.   This is like when an impure spirit "comes" out of a person.  They clean house and now that they have made room, the unclean spirit returns with seven more spirits more wicked than itself.  This is an attack in heavenly places-on the mind and in the spirit.

 Without the blood of Jesus, we are subject to the condemnation of death.  The enemy is cunning.  When someone is spiritually sick and their condition seems to improve, do not be deceived.  Their condition will get worse but it will appear different than their previous ailment-"Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go and live there.  And the final condition of that person is worse than the first.  That is how it will be with this wicked generation."  That's Matthew 12:45

 Notice how Jesus is talking about both wicked spirits and wicked generation?  The Lord says in Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."  And so it is with this world, to include believers.  Though, with those covered by the covenant of Christ, the result is not as severe.  The attack will still form but it will not prosper.  The attack on our spirit.

 I encourage you to sweep house and make room.  I encourage you to make room for Jesus.  Jesus loves you.  I love you.  Shalom Shalom