My Candlesticks Shall Light the Way for All These Who Walk in This Present Darkness
Blessed are those, who put their trust in God, and abide in His Son. For to these shall they receive blessing upon blessing, grace upon grace, wisdom with trust….
Add comment February 7, 2010
Q and A: Is God going to be sick of me because I reluctantly keep breaking His commands?
The Lord helped me write an answer to this question:
Here is the answer:
What I think about all that is summed up in one word: iniquity.
Where I live, that word isn't used much … and from the churches where I grew up it just kinda meant a fuzzy type of word for sin or transgression. Actually, it means something much different than sin.
Iniquity is the grime, filth and mess that the world has fallen into. You don't even have to be guilty of anything to be swept up in iniquity. Consider the little girl who had sick and neglectful or even abusive parents … one day she finds out she is pregnant … and it was incest. I suppose some people would look at this girl and think of transgression and sinfulness. Well, it is a sick situation, but maybe the sickness is not just in what she did to get pregnant, but the whole mess she was born into. There was iniquity all around her and … of course, some of it got on her … and her life became a bit of a filthy mess too. …
When I use the word iniquity … think of a twisted world .. a world where it is hard to tell who is the offender and who is the victim, because so much has gone so wrong. Its all a huge ball of string tied into a thousand knots. If you pull on one area to untie the knots … well, that might loosen one kink in the string, but at the same time it might actually make matters worse if you look further where another knot is getting cinched tighter.
I have compassion on people caught up in iniquity. Usually, you can tell the person is swept into someplace they would honestly rather not be. They want to be free, but it is complicated. There are entanglements. Breaking free from iniquity is not like just deciding one day to stop sinning. Rather it is a life-long quest. It is wanting to be free, and settling for incremental improvement … carefully loosening the parts of the knot that will get you closer to really seeing with your own eyes how to manage the bulk of the tangle.
Overcoming iniquity is a real challenge, and nobody should pretend it is easy. However, I know this … the part that distinguishes those that ultimately get free and those that do not get free is NOT the size of the knot against which they are working. Rather the size of the mess has nothing to do with it at all. What matters most and what really sets apart those that will surely one day get free is simply the unsettled desire to be free. Some people are happy with their iniquity and for them there is little hope. Some people want desperately to lay all iniquity aside … and I don't care how filthy their situation … I have incredible hope for these people.
That said, I have incredible hope for you, brother. … but not so much for your mother on this comparison / contrast alone. She seems content in shame … you do not … you want to carefully untie this big mess … and I think you will one day get it all straightened out as you constantly go to the Lord over and over .. morning noon and night … in quiet and persistent desperation to improve, improve … always improve.
God is not looking for perfection. He looks for sincere striving after Him … longing day by day to walk with Him … to be free .. to be pleasing. And so we tend to look at what is done or not done, but God looks far deeper. He looks at the heart and willingness … and take full consideration of these things, for our sins of transgression (deeds) does the Lord cast into the sea of forgetfulness … but our flesh and wayward rebellion of the heart is that of which He battles from generation to generation … and secures the victory for all those that turn to Him and present themselves to Him as His servant in all love and humility.
So, I submit that you are blessed when you WANT to be free from that which the Lord finds detestable … for that is what matters to Him most.
In the Kingdom, there will be hundreds and thousands and millions of people who committed all kinds of sins … murder, pagan worship, lying, adultery … but look around in the Kingdom and you will not find anyone that was please and contented in all their sins. Rather they saw them as a weight to be rid of, even though they never found complete perfection. And in this is their heart revealed.
It is written: "ndeed, they have refused Me, and seek not to know Me as I am, nor do they embrace The Holy One in truth. The doctrines of men they seek after, and the traditions thereof, which I hate… These they embrace. Yea, they claim them in the Son’s name… Desecration! Blasphemy!" ..
You see from this quote, it is not so much a problem as described as someone being swept up into iniquity … as much as EMBRACING these things. They did not WANT to be free. They preferred the darkness.
Speaking of the holidays the letter goes on and uses that word "EMBRACE" once more …
"And yet, you continue on even further, to pollute My name and the majesty of My being, and the glory of My Son and that received only in Him, by this one doctrine of which I hate, yet you [[[embrace]]] it, you grab hold of it…"
Another letter uses the exact same word .. Embrace ..
"""No leader, amongst the churches, who [[[embraces]]] all these modern holidays of men, of which I hate, shall by any means escape the Day of the Lord’s fury. Remember My Holy Days"""
It doesn't say those that do it because they don't know better … it says those that EMBRACE it … knowing better but holding on to it for dear.
Another Letter says this: """Forsake this world and all those who revel in it, THEY who forget God!"""
It is not just those that are in the world … but those that REVEL in the world. It is their highest goal to continue therein … they are truly EMBRACING iniquity and choosing against God.
REVEL is actually a good word to look at in the Letters … because REVEL means ""An instance of merry-making; a celebration; To make merry; to have a gay, lively time""
That word reveals a heart attitude towards something on a deep level … as does "embrace" … for everyone who embraces also touches … but an embrace is much more than a touch. I would say that you touched Christmas 2009. I would not say you embraced it.. Not from what you said to me about it. Here is a link to 22 uses of the word "revel" in the Letters: http://3.ly/revel Anyway, I hope this clears some of this stuff up for you. I think you are walking away from iniquity but in this world, it is just not that easy to do in a single step. Keep walking, brother. I see alot of progress towards our Savior and whatever efforts you put forward in this, He will match your efforts with a thousand fold grace to lift you up and put you on a straight path. Ripening,
Trent
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I live with my sister and her husband now, and I believe they are able to understand my conviction, and I do not think they will force me to do something I wish not to do, but I still feel bad about it, and I still worry at times, now even, which is why I am typing this message to you. I wish not to be a part of any holiday unless it is ordained by the scriptures, but there are times I worry because of my part in this holiday. This is after I have read the letters concerning these days. I wish not to be left behind for refinement, but I am not sure how Jesus feels about me now concerning this. May I ask your opinion on this? I appreciate the help, my friend.
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That word reveals a heart attitude towards something on a deep level … as does "embrace" … for everyone who embraces also touches … but an embrace is much more than a touch. I would say that you touched Christmas 2009. I would not say you embraced it.. Not from what you said to me about it. Here is a link to 22 uses of the word "revel" in the Letters: http://3.ly/revel Anyway, I hope this clears some of this stuff up for you. I think you are walking away from iniquity but in this world, it is just not that easy to do in a single step. Keep walking, brother. I see alot of progress towards our Savior and whatever efforts you put forward in this, He will match your efforts with a thousand fold grace to lift you up and put you on a straight path. Ripening,
Trent
Add comment February 3, 2010
GraceHead.com – Focusing on the Lord Jesus Christ! – Killing God’s Word
Killing God’s Word
Separating God’s Word from the Source from which it came (the Living Word) is the quickest way to kill it.
A boy tip-toes to the railing next to a giant waterfall, quivering with nervous excitement. The rush of water over the cliff, thunders the air and shakes the ground. The youngster barely musters the courage, but extends his arm over the rail and scoops the water into a glass jar, before quickly tightening the lid down.
The boy skips for joy all the way home, and tells his mother that he brought something to show. Still nervous and giggling with pleasure, the boy lifts up a jar full of water and starts to twist off the lid. Once loose, the boy snatches the lid away and slides the jar across the table toward his mother. Instantly the boy is hunched over and holding his ears as if all the sound and fury of the waterfall would erupt, but nothing erupts.
Now the mother and the boy both looked puzzled and then it hits the youngster, as he blurts out: “I must have killed it!”
God is alive! He is the Source of the Word.
Lets not separate (containerize) His Word away from Him, or the Word will surely be something dead and useless to us.John 5:39-40
You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.
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Add comment February 3, 2010
THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS! We are perfectly made as we are by a loving Creator! Let me explain …
What if I knew someone that won a race.
A huge race! This race had over 100,000,000 people enter the race. And only 1 winner!
Pretty impressive eh? Well, here is the good news. YOU… YES YOU are that winner. … so am I. When someone is conceived, there are estimates that 100 million sperm laced up their running shoes and hit the trail … and out of that many … only 1 lucky winner makes it to the prize! And that is what happened when YOU were conceived. How could that be an accident? It could not be. It is true that many oppressions come from those who are not following the Lord Jesus and these come against us often, even when we are most vulnerable … we should all take comfort that the anger and abuse of others doesn't erase the FACT that we are wanted and created and stitched together with love's finest threads in our mother's wombs by God. Tough breaks come to us all, and evil is all around, but our value is beyond compare for even God was willing to pay the highest price to redeem His bride. We are worthy when the Lord calls us worthy. We have value, even the cost of God's life. We are not a mistakes, for God does all things well. Lets break free from the lies that hold us down and rob us of freedom and joy. Amen!
A huge race! This race had over 100,000,000 people enter the race. And only 1 winner!
Pretty impressive eh? Well, here is the good news. YOU… YES YOU are that winner. … so am I. When someone is conceived, there are estimates that 100 million sperm laced up their running shoes and hit the trail … and out of that many … only 1 lucky winner makes it to the prize! And that is what happened when YOU were conceived. How could that be an accident? It could not be. It is true that many oppressions come from those who are not following the Lord Jesus and these come against us often, even when we are most vulnerable … we should all take comfort that the anger and abuse of others doesn't erase the FACT that we are wanted and created and stitched together with love's finest threads in our mother's wombs by God. Tough breaks come to us all, and evil is all around, but our value is beyond compare for even God was willing to pay the highest price to redeem His bride. We are worthy when the Lord calls us worthy. We have value, even the cost of God's life. We are not a mistakes, for God does all things well. Lets break free from the lies that hold us down and rob us of freedom and joy. Amen!
Add comment February 3, 2010
A sister received this warning from the Lord this morning in the Philippines
From a friend and brother:
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My wife (who often hears from the LORD in dreams and visions) woke up this morning with these very clear words from the Holy Spirit, "Be ready. The time of the Tribulation beginning is very, very near." ! … she got up, turned on the radio: the song that immediately came on was, "I Wish We'd All Been Ready," … then: at the very precise MOMENT the song ended: the radio went dead and ALL THE ELECTRICITY WENT OFF. There was a city-wide black-out for over one hour! … a "perfect timing" confirmation. … SOMETHING REALLY BIG is getting ready to happen.
ALL GLORY to The Lamb.
Shalom, … and BE READY
Len Hummel
Clearlight Christian Ministries
* Jeremiah 9:23-26 *
* Philippians 1:6, & 9-11 *
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Add comment February 3, 2010
Last year, me and a handful of friends got together and faxed a printout of this to over 120,000 churches in the US.
God led us to send this to every church via fax. Pray with me that it is received well, and God's will is done in the lives of the hearers.
LINK TO: #19 How pleased is God with modern churches of men? — http://3.ly/ytT
LINK TO: #19 How pleased is God with modern churches of men? — http://3.ly/ytT
Add comment January 31, 2010
YouTube – Sidenote #3 – Lets abide in Christ and desperately draw from Him in all love.
Add comment January 24, 2010
Q&A: When God removes His hand did He cause the earthquake or has the evil one done this?
My friend asked:
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Here is what the Lord helped me say:
Love is not a clinically pristine emotion … it is messy and conflicted and often ivoles hurtss and pain more-so than anything else.
The simple fact of the matter is that love and anguish almost always go together.
There is a nasty little lie floating around that hate and wrath is the opposite of love. But that isn't the case. The people I love the most, often bring the hottest temper out of me. I just can't muster anger towards something that I don't even care about.
So, I say that I know what the opposite of love is and you can rely on this saying: The polar opposite of love is not hate, but cold indifference.
So I walk into my sisters house to visit my beloved nephew, now only four years old. He stands in the kitchen wielding a knife … actually a huge knife from his mom's food preparation knifes. … He smiles at me. But I'm not smiling. In fact, he has never seem such an emotion on my face and thinks I'm just playing around. "GIVE ME THAT!" I demand with authority … fearing that if I do not hurry, he will surly hurt himself. But the youngster laughs, spins around and runs … thinking we are playing a chase game. Well, I pursue him kinda cautiously, and can't seem to catch up, so I scream and clap my hands together very loudly to overwhelm the child. "YOU STOP THAT RIGHT NOW MISTER!" and he cries and drops the knife and collapses into a heap of hurt feelings … why? Because I love him … there are lots of ways to look at this but the ultimate answer is that I love him too much to let him carry-on in such a way that could harm him in immature ignorance. Does the child think it is love? No, it is probably the meanest thing he can remember. But anyone with a wide perspective knows better.
Have wisdom. God is just in everything. He brought the storms that Noah survived, and mercy and love is in everything He does.
Ripening,
Trent
Trent
Add comment January 24, 2010
