Divine Direction Mindset From Our God

God is Good —

James 1:17: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” 

The recipients of this letter from James were undergoing trials of various kinds. They needed wisdom to understand their trials and respond to them appropriately. Indeed, both misunderstanding and mishandling trials were both problems for James’ readers. They needed to know that God uses trials test the genuineness of our faith and to nurture our faith to maturity. Because they did not understand this, they were failing these tests of faith. Their trials were becoming temptations to sin. Some were even accusing God of a divine conspiracy in which God was using their trials to set them up to sin.

In James 1:13-18, James addresses this matter of God and a case of mistaken identity. In verses 13-15, James argues that God is a holy God that never sends temptation or sin into our lives. Then in verses 16-18, James argues that God is a good God that only sends good and perfect gifts. In clear, graphic, and powerful and powerful terms, James makes the point here that God is good all the time. In fact, the English title, “God,” is derived from the German word for “good.” God’s nature and character and ways are all good. WILLIAM TYNDALE said it well: “God’s goodness is the root of all goodness; and our goodness, if we have any, springs out of his goodness.” God is good all the time. 

James 1:16-18 defends, declares, and demonstrates the goodness of God. 

The Glory Of God IS Catalysts

 

 

The Lord is always looking for opportunities to bring those who are desperate and hungry into a life-changing encounter with Him. When we look at a few stories in the Scriptures we can see the heartbeat of God as Jesus brings people transforming encounters that shift the direction of their lives.

 

Let's look at the beginning of Jesus' ministry to see how He goes about finding His disciples. Here are two men, Simon and Andrew, who are going about their daily activities as fishermen. They are just going through the routines of life, with the struggles and monotony of their occupation. When Jesus comes on the scene, what is it about Him that calls to the heart with such authority that these men are ready to leave it all to follow Him?

And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men." They immediately left their nets and followed Him. (Mark 1:16-18)

 

Jesus sees deeper into the hearts of Simon and Andrew, speaking into the call upon their lives saying, "I will make you a fishers of men." In other words, He took what they did in the natural to see the parallel of what they were called to do in the Kingdom of God.

WE ARE THE VICTORS

For He hath put all things under His feet. . .” 1 Corinthians 15:27
 
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Praise God! The story has a happy ending! He is risen! Jesus is sitting at the right hand of God at this very moment, interceding on your behalf (Romans 8:34). And His prayers are always answered. When the problems of your life are over your head, remember they are under His feet. Where is His head? It is in the heavenlies, interceding for you. Where are your problems? Under His feet. Jesus is alive and waiting in the wings to return for you!

Be sure My people are moving in this season rightly aligned with My course so that they might not go astray. The winds of adversity, the winds of confusion, and the winds of deception are swirling and their intensity increasing. Therefore, My people must position themselves on My course, in My way, to avoid the dangers that lie to the left and to the right. Do not think that the winds will sweep you off the path in one fell swoop. No, these winds are set to cause you to lean in such a way that you feel like you are upright when indeed you are off-plumb and veering off My course.

Awakening of Light & Glory

 

 

 

There is a stirring in the atmosphere of the presence and glory of the Lord. At times it is gentle like a soaking rain, and at other times, it is like a powerful thunderstorm as the front of His presence breaks in new ways with His power. By the Spirit, you can see the flashing of His light breaking in, hear the sound of His voice bursting forth, and feel the power of His presence shaking everything that can be shaken. He is wooing us in His tender compassion, and captivating us with His awesome greatness and amazing love. There is no one else like our God and He is altogether worthy of our praise -- not simply the praise of our lips, but of the sacrifice of praise in the giving of our all to Him with nothing held back. He is worthy!

A Call to Realign our Words

 

The Lord is rekindling an awakening of the Spirit of Intercession in the Body through the telling of the old, old stories of His displaying the love, mercy, grace and power of Christ throughout the ages. We have entered into a season to "recover" all that has been lost, stolen, or left behind in our families, communities and nations. It is time for a fresh fire to burn within the people of God today with a passionate desperation for the promises of the Lord to come forth in power. Read, rehearse, pray, and share the stories of old believing that our God will yet do it again in our day.

 

 

Tapestry of the Lord

The Lord began to speak about His weaving of a tapestry in these days that will reveal the Glory of the Lord as we come together from various streams in humility to seek His face and do His will. The tapestry He is weaving is glorious. . .

 

Preparing

 

 

The lure of the spectacular is the food of folly. Be careful of what lures and seeks to seduce by flattery and coercion for this is the manner of snares laid that have destroyed many if my choicest servants. I do not lead in this manner nor do I lead into snares of iniquity or usury.  but such have entered into the camp but know that I Am is stepping into the scene and all that does not rightly align with My plumb line will be removed in My mercy. True Mercy always contains justice and righteousness and cannot by any means be separated. Prepare for the coming of I Am to come so that His Kingdom Purposes will not be hindered by the folly of the false."

Alignment

 

Be sure My people are moving in this season rightly aligned with My course so that they might not go astray. The winds of adversity, the winds of confusion, and the winds of deception are swirling and their intensity increasing. Therefore, My people must position themselves on My course, in My way, to avoid the dangers that lie to the left and to the right. Do not think that the winds will sweep you off the path in one fell swoop. No, these winds are set to cause you to lean in such a way that you feel like you are upright when indeed you are off-plumb and veering off My course.

Know that things are not always as they seem. Some of the people, places, and things that you have watched in the past season as indicators of My presence will not be so in this next era. It is mandatory that My people come to more fully know My voice, My Word and My ways, and find their places of divine fit among those who have determined to walk in the fear of the Lord - no matter the cost.

Gods Grace

 

When you are in the midst of a battle , the enemy wants you to think that God no longer loves you , not concerned nor will he answer the problem that you are faced with.  I am so reminded today that no matter how dark the hour appears,  that the sovereign God reigns forever and that he is right there with you to take you through and up out of the very storm where everything appeared dark.

I find again the strength to hold on to his hand and heart to allow God to lead and I follow everyday of my life.  I am so reminded of the scripture that said and I shall do a new thing!!!  The new thing is letting go of the pain , the disappointment, and the sorrow that Satan want you to linger in.

Remember children of God that God so loved the world that he gave, he started out giving and he shall continue to you you and me whatsoever we ask for in his son Jesus Christ name. 

Saints gird up your loins and watch believing that our God is with us always.

 

 

No Doubt

 

 

Change is a must in this hour and you cannot allow a lot of time to pass.  Please be found answering the call to do the work of the father and not doing it grudging heartily.  In that matter the father will not be store everything that he has promised you upon you.

Place emphasis upon knowing that we must delight ourselves in the Lord and that this pleases him.  Do more for God and lesser for man and you shall surely prosper.

 

John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."    

 

 

Wake Up, Rise Up & Go Forth

 

 

A sound is coming forth out of heaven by the Spirit of the Lord calling out to the people of God, "Wake up! Stir yourself from your slumber. Rise up and stand in the strength that I have given you. Shake loose from all that is holding you back. You have not realized it, but those things that have held you bound are fragile and not strong as you have supposed. Do you not know that I am here? I am near to all who will call upon My name….even before you call upon Me, I am here. Receive My Spirit anew to quicken your spirit with fresh life and empowerment, for now is the time and this is the season that I desire to send you forth to release joy as you declare and demonstrate the glorious gospel of My Kingdom."

Light Conquers All

 

 

When you maintain relationship with Me, you will not walk in darkness.  Push back the darkness where you find it, and do not allow it to overtake you, says the Lord.

I have set you to be light in the world that dispels spiritual darkness.  As the darkness abounds more and more, your light must shine brighter and brighter. 

 

 

 

Training and Equipping for the Work of Ministry

 

 

God is indeed stirring a new move of His Holy Spirit in the world today, and it is one where He is pressing in for His intended purposes through all His disciples to be fulfilled. The days of only a few select individuals doing the work of ministry, and only (or primarily) within the walls of "the church" are over. The message of Gospel of the Kingdom declares that "in Christ" we are a kingdom, and priests unto God" (see Rev 1:6). We have all been called to be His ministers to carry the Gospel of the Kingdom into all the earth - not just bringing the message of salvation, but bringing the culture of the Kingdom of God to bear upon society in tangible ways that will cause people to want to know Christ.

 

Treasures That Last

 

 

 

When writing to Timothy, Paul warned him that amassing money and material wealth were unworthy goals in life. The apostle, probably referencing Job (Job 1:21), David (Psalm 49:17-18), and Solomon (Ecclesiastes 5:15), provided clear logic for his instruction: “After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it” (1 Timothy 6:7).

Paul wanted his protégé to know that a correct perspective on material possessions—money, houses, clothing, vehicles, jewels, and land—remained eternally the same: They don’t last forever, and you can’t take your possessions with you when death comes calling. Any wealth and possessions we have on earth are for this life only.

Instead of amassing material possessions, which are temporary in nature, let’s spend our limited time here on earth amassing the spiritual treasures: knowing God and His wisdom, knowing and obeying His Word, pursuing His rule in every aspect of our lives, and using what we have to bless others and to tell them about Jesus. As we rest in Him, we find treasure that lasts!  

 

Entering and Preparing for A New Year

 

 

We have entered into a new year and many are experiencing a new burst of Holy Spirit life and a renewed sense of anticipation and excitement over what the Lord has in store for us in the days ahead. In many ways, 2009 was a year of great testing, intense challenges, dramatic transitions, and many were found wondering, "can I make it through?" God has proven Himself faithful time and time again, and has once again brought us into a new year with new opportunities to walk with Him and to advance His Kingdom.