Mercy

It’s time to do some deep sea fishing. Are you ready to go? Well now wait a minute, God is needing your expertise. Your reputation for reeling them in is on point, it can’t be beat. Don’t shy away from the master’s call, he’ll teach you the waters, your his choice your the guy; or the gal lol. **(“Will take on those big ones, you know the ones that snapped your lines, but with my power and your coordination, you will preach the gospel in a different nation” this is a specific word from God to a few). Come on hoist the mainsail get ready to go, I’m calling you to the deep, let’s go get this great catch.

This is the simple gift of prophecy. Found in the book of 1 Cor. 12. God is able to speak through a believer in the first person.

Time To Go Fishing

It’s time to do some deep sea fishing. Are you ready to go? Well now wait a minute, God is needing your expertise. Your reputation for reeling them in is on point, it can’t be beat. Don’t shy away from the master’s call, he’ll teach you the waters, your his choice your the guy; or the gal lol. (“Will take on those big ones, you know the ones that snapped your lines, but with my power and your coordination, you will preach the gospel in a different nation” this is a specific word from God to a few). Come on hoist the mainsail get ready to go, I’m calling you to the deep, let’s go get this great catch.

** This is the simple gift of prophecy. It’s found in 1 Cor. 12:4-11

Luke 5:10b
And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”

1 Cor. 12:4-11
4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.
7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a] and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

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Luke 5:10b
And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”

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No! God’s hand will come on this situation. Acknowledge His Lordship by coming under the authority of His Son. For the words of Jesus will champion the cause. Let it be led by the light of Christ, that you stumble not, and regret the price. A steady pathway has been made. Your it’s leader. Progressing towards your initiatives will permeate, the minds and hearts of them your attempting to elevate.

John 1:4 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

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Have you ever watched men and women climb Mt Kilimanjaro? I have. I have watched the determination of those who seemed to be fearless. They’ve taken cameras on their headsets, and one can watch the trek as it progresses. In some of the sections, everyone appears jolly. Then other sections, a seriousness comes across the entire group, and with much carefulness, they progress. An interesting thing that I noticed, was that the guides would say from time to time, “Pole Pole” or “keep a slow pace.” This was because the air became thin the higher the elevation. As they reached the summit, it was not without arduous moments; there were many, but their victory was sweet! The Lord has often taken time to encourage me when viewing these treks. He said, keep moving forward; even if it’s “Pole Pole,” or at a slower pace. He encourages me to “rest a while; don’t quit, know others have gone before me, and I will be able to complete my race.” I’m thankful for His creative encouragement. You can take your time and slow down too if you must, but don’t quit. You will reach the summit soon. Then you can start on a new trek.

1 Cor. 4:3,4

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

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It can’t produce a harvest without your help. If it sits in its package, and is not taken out, though life may lie deep within, it remains a seed no use to men. But if it’s taken out and planted correctly, and cared for as a farmer would respectfully, and if weeds do appear, and are taken way, and the elements above are conducive, ( God’s Hands come over the elements when your walking in his plan), I say, that the seeds that were planted, and well looked after, produce a great harvest indeed. Now look back the the parable of The Sower “ and believe.

Mark 4:14-21

14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

You can study and learn and memorize, keeping the word of God before your eyes. You can develop an image of what He says you are, but if your speech does not agree, their won’t be any manifestation a blessing. God said through his holy men of old to “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy.” Psalms 107: 2 Moses had to say to Pharaoh, Let my people go,” Exodus 9:1 The prophets of old, had to speak before God was able to perform the work.
David said, I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge, my fortress, my God in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the Fowler,( he’s speaking that over others), and from noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psalms 91: 2-4

Jesus is called “The High Priest Of Our Confession Heb. 3:1. Jesus said, “ whosoever shall say unto this mountain….Mark 11:23. He also said, by your words, shall you be justified and by your words you shall be condemned. Paul the Apostle said in Romans 10, “Whosoever shall call ( that’s opening your mouth and speaking), upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Your redemption
Your healing
Your salvation
And that of your children
Your Deliverance
Your Prosperity God’s way, all hinges on what you say.

Job 22:28 King James Version (KJV)
28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. ( these weren’t Job’s words, but the one who gave him counsel. Here is what Job said:

Job 3:24-26

24 For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are poured out like the waters.
25 For the thing which I GREATLY FEARED is come upon me, and that which I WAS AFRAID OF is come unto me. trouble came. 26 I WAS NOT IN SAFETY , neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; YET TROUBLE CAME.

Whilst in the service of the King, see your mandate as, supreme. Okay, that’s a little firm, let me be just a little lighter. If your not careful, images will arise that try to take control of your eyes. In other words, “what’s the use!” An American phrase meaning I don’t see any results! “All I see is……”But just keep up with what ever He is telling you to do. Love doesn’t wait on everything to be in place, it continues to express itself in faithful service. If you will keep up, first, you will see your victory in the word. This is true. Next that victory in the word will develop images on the inside of you. Lastly but not least, ( it’s all in the process of your faith you see), you will behold a little victory here, and a little victory there. Then they will grow into larger victories, for your faith is processed just like a seed. Please, don’t let your feelings pull you away, God needs your witness, your service, your smile, your love for him ( which includes love for his word day by day.)

Hebrew3:1,2
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

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There are many different contemplations concerning the “Philosophy-of Life” in every nation. Being expressed in written documentations, that are used to make shrewd and calculated evaluations . Many noble thoughts and theories, many bright yet many leery. Stepping past these brilliant ideas, one must settle, one must receive light, that the Gospel Of our Savior Jesus Christ, will guide you by day, and guide you by night. It’s promises have been proven in every way; ( You can be free, you can be strong, you can live this life with a joyous song). Yes, these words have saved men through the centuries. These words can deliver from sickness and disease. These words have brought a suffering child to health, the words of the Gospel have brought a pauper to wealth. The words of the Gospel have cleansed an addict from drugs, and set him back in his family he loves. The words of the Gospel are Good News, it is true. And Holy men of God, delivered them to you, and me too. The words of our Lord and Savior determine eternal fate, yes these are the words that carry weight.

John 1 King James Version (KJV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Once you have given your heart to Jesus, you become “the apple of God’s eye.” He’s so thrilled with you. He has so much to show you, so much to teach you, so much to say to you, but first he desires and requires that you feed upon His word to nourish your heart. Wow! That was a long sentence. Lol! Yet God wants: a long, a prosperous, a healthy, and a loving relationship with you.

Deuteronomy 32:10 He found him in a desert land; ( speaking of Jacob), and in the waste howling wilderness; ( This is Abraham’s grandson), he led him about, he instructed him, (His Name was changed to Israel), he kept him as the apple of his eye. ( Every descendant of Abraham that receives Jesus enjoys this same position now.)

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As we go at different work assignments, make sure at the end…, wait a minute, scratch that. Make sure that you take periodic moments to rest in the arms of Love. Sure. You will get further that way. Just think, we use to head into things with high tension in the midst, toiling to maintain our cool as we worked with people along the way. Sometimes that didn’t go so well, because our patience level was shot. The remedy; the fix, is to communicate often with our loving Heavenly Father, who is able to help us relieve that tension. This will keep us sweet to work with. For Love has got this thing in control.

Psalms 16:11

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore

Under great persecution, sometimes the mind wants to take a nose dive. Plummeting downward as attacks intensify. But God so designed His word to take the brunt, and walk in front, help you stand, and build you up. It’s such a privilege to fill your mind with God’s word. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to keep your mind strong, no matter what is going on.

Jude 24-25, 21 King James Version (KJV)
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.