Monday, April 12, 2010

The Call to Repentance: The Spirit of Elijah


God is calling His people to turn to Him. He is calling His people to come by the 1000's He is turning their hearts as we speak, in the name of Jesus. His fire is coming upon people bringing a fire of purification, a fire of repentance. He is waiting for them, He is reaching out to them as they turn from evil and sins of the world and confess Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

"...How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him..." I Kings 18:21

These words were spoken by the prophet Elijah as he boldly confronted the people and false prophets of Baal challenging them to show the power of their god to no avail.

He told the people to stop straddling the fence and make up their minds as to which God they were going to serve. Elijah stood firm and steadfast trusting in what the Lord had instructed him and the power of God manifested to turn the hearts of the people.

The Spirit of Elijah forecasts the call of repentance, it goes before to produce the desired plans of God in the hearts of His people.

There has been a call for a spiritual famine in the land, in the hearts of people. This call will produce an inward desire of response for God's people to thirst for Him spiritually. As believers, we are here in the earth to bring forth the glory and the power of God to reach those who are lost and searching for Him by preparing ourselves in Christ Jesus to manifest the plans of God through us, his earthen vessels. How do we know God's plan? We study his will aka as The Holy Bible.

As the body of Christ we are all charged with reaching out to those who are lost,
Mark 16:15 (Amplified Bible)tells us

... He said to them, Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole [a]human race].

The time is at hand for the church to rise and walk in New Covenant authority bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus.

The preached gospel of the word or good news of Jesus is going forth into the world with boldness and power to break the yoke of the enemy and deliver His people into the Kingdom of God, taking their rightful place as heirs and receiving what already belongs to them through faith, in the name of Jesus.

It is God's desire to reunite with us and for us to become totally sold out for the Kingdom of His dear Son Jesus and believe He is true to His Word.

1 Peter 4:5-7 (The Message)

3-5You've already put in your time in that God-ignorant way of life, partying night after night, a drunken and profligate life. Now it's time to be done with it for good. Of course, your old friends don't understand why you don't join in with the old gang anymore. But you don't have to give an account to them. They're the ones who will be called on the carpet—and before God himself.

6Listen to the Message. It was preached to those believers who are now dead, and yet even though they died (just as all people must), they will still get in on the life that God has given in Jesus.

7-11Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!

Closing...

Father we thank you for your grace and mercy as a patient Father who awaits the safe return of His children. We call forth the Spirit of Elijah to come preparing hearts to run to you. We thank you for the lives and souls of those who are coming into the Kingdom of your dear son Jesus through hearing your preached Word with power, in the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

The Muscle of Discipline

Well, here are the results from my recent FB fast.


3/30 Day 1
Played Uno with Kids
Studied
Rested

3/31 Day 2
Contacted overseas ministry, my hope is to do missions abroad in the near future
completed Passport application-1st step of pursuing mission goal.

Washed 6 loads of laundry

Begin Fasting Journal
studied/Prayed

4/1 Day 3
Read Book
Studied
Cleaned
Packed for road trip

4/2 Day 4
Traveled to Ohio
visited family
Met my baby sister Angela for the first time, way awesome!:)
Cleaned both Dad's Kitchens
How wonderful to see Jay and the kid play, they need to get together more often.

Had BBQ at Ivy's house, we took a brief moment to pray and acknowledge the crucification of our Lord and Savior Jesus at 3pm with Word and prayer. Praise the Lord for His everlasting love for us!

Awesome Good Friday Worship service with Ivy at her church home, what a blessing to praise and worship the Lord openly with family!

4/3 Day 5
Talked to my uncle Ed, we shared our dreams, loves and prayed together, He's the absolute coolest dude ever!

My fellowship with Tommi is always genuine, it was great to see her, I love having all the family together, it's an element that is needed to grow happy healthy children as we live unity.

Laughed with my Great Auntee Sissy, my Nana's only living sister, she's so cool!
Spent the night with my cousin Beetabug! Just like when were little! We drank coffe and stayed up til 2 N the monin! Wonderful fellowship, mmm mmm! Good to my soul!

4/4 Day 6
Praise God! He is risen! We serve a living God! Halleujah!
Cooked Easter dinner with my wonderful husband Bill- I'm not sure the last time we did that, but it was really nice to spend just me and him time together sharing each other space, it was very nice.


Ministering to the Minister first- we need to have it ourselves in order to impart to others, I thank God for His provision in all areas of my life. I thank God for my Cousin Alvita (Beetabug) and our time together in the Lord.

Relished dessert with Traver & my other Great Auntee's Nae and Elssie, Bill's auntees. We were oooing and awwwing over Alidi's pecan pie warmed and served ala mode, Yummier than I expected!

Enjoyed my hug from Tee aka Theresa, my Boobala! She is my oldest friend and I'm not sure where I would be had it not been our destiny to meet over 15 years ago! She's seen all of my children blossom and they love their auntee Tee!:)

Shared smiles, hugs & kisses filled with warm good-byes as we glimpsed the essence of Traver and Justin- awwwwwww (sigh) young people, how full of raw energy they are! I love you both and it was great to hold you Traver and have you sit still, even for a brief moment. <3

Hit the road homeward bound around 7pm, great trip, caught up on some zzzzz's

4/5 Day 7
Resumed 5:30 am prayer and devotion time with my prayer partner Renee.
Caught up on some more zzzz's
Began unpacking
Worship & study time

4/6 Day 8
I thanked my Father for this day, pressed through to grace.

I got out of myself today, woke up feeling a heaviness in my spirit and ironically my email devotional was titled Unbearable Heaviness. My uncle called and said he was experiencing the same thing, we praised the Lord in prayer and fellowhip! I have worked the principle of when I am experiencing a struggle or resistance the best thing for me to do is to do something for someone else and I instantly feel better. I baked heart-shaped lemon cupcakes with homemade butter creme frosting with sugar sprinkles and took a bouquet of spring flowers to my dear friend and stlylist Tamisha and we celebrated her special day with song and tears. Happy Birthday 'Misha, I love you more!

Made dinner for the fam and went to bed a 7pm, definitely a season of resting in Him for renewed strength and guided direction. Remain in the alignment of this time and the Lord will produce the great and mighty in His timing. Wait. Do not do anything out of your own strength, wait on the Lord.

Studied wedding ceremony material & Prayer time


4/7 Day 9
5:30am prayer time, it is so good to meet my Almighty Father first thing in the A.M.! He is always waiting for me with His arms stretched wide! I love You more than anything.

Organized Christmas decorations in basement with Cesar and cleaned with Lala, I thank God for helpers and the fellowship, He knows what we are in need of before we need it.

Take time to do the things in life we desire to do and accomplish, but when the Lord calls us into a place of discipline it is better to remain obedient than to sacrifice. I want every last drop of milk and honey the Lord has for me, my life is extraordinary because of Him!

Peace,
Kolnita