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I ran into an old friend who told me to keep her daughter in prayer. She said that her daughter, now in college, had befriended members of the gay and lesbian community. This young woman who was raised in church was dealing with a crisis of faith because she could not see how God would send such nice people to hell.

It is so unfortunate that this generation (born between 1982 and 2002), called “millenials,” have gotten a watered-down Gospel. They will need the whole counsel of the Word because of the fiery darts, the temptations, the ideologies, and the untruth that combat them in every area of their lives.

My generation (the Baby Boomers) preached to the” Millenials” the message of John 3:16. No doubt everyone Millenial who has been in any way connected with church can quote it: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

It is a great verse ! It’s beautiful! It contains incredible truth. But it does not contain the whole truth. Consider John 3:17-18: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.”

When we did not believe in the gift of God we were already condemned! WE ALL WERE — whether gay or straight, black or white, male or female! This world was and is condemned because of sin. We are ALL on a sinking ship and the only way we can get off of it is through Yeshua (Jesus). He has thrown us a lifeline. You see, God did not send His Son to condemn the world it because the world is already condemned.
Millenials, you will see and be exposed to so much in this life. Everything in this world is meant to lure you and deceive you. But do not be fooled by untruth. God is not sending anyone to hell. DON’T BUY INTO THE DECEPTION THAT HE IS. The wages of sin is death. That cannot be changed. That’s why he died. That’s why He took our sins, so he could pay for them with his life. He has come that we can escape death and hell, but the only way to do it is by catching hold of the Lifeline. No one else holds it; no one else can! No one else can throw it to you! No one! Millenials, your greatest task is to get your friends to catch hold of the Lifeline too! Don’t go down in a sinking ship with those who do not choose to get off when they have been thrown the only means of rescue. It’s a suicide mission! You have not been called to that! Don’t buy into the deception!

Father, I lift up to you the millenials who deal with so much! In the midst of all the darkness around them, let them see the light. Let them not try to put the plan of salvation through their own limited filter. Let them know that yes, you are all about love, and loving them, and rescuing them! It is not your will that no one should perish. That’s why you came! Let them experience your love and be those voices crying out in the wilderness, preparing the way of the Lord! In Yeshua’s Name! Amen!

Allow the Lord to minister to your heart through this song by Elevation Worship entitled “Give Me Faith”!

WITH LYRICS

http://youtu.be/mu-oDzf1xDo

WITHOUT LYRICS

http://youtu.be/n_Voi3JM8ZA

by abazgirl — www.weissministries.com
“God, go into the jails,” this woman prayed. “Save some man or woman who is locked up. Go into the hospitals,” she continued,” and heal diseases. Put hospitals out of business. Go into the morgues and funeral homes and raise the dead!”

There was more but I will stop there.

When I heard someone pray this prayer, immediately I thought of how far we have missed the mark as believers.

This is what Yeshua told His disciples before his resurrection:

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). Yes, he told this to the twelve, but I believe that same power is for us today.

This is what Yeshua tells them after His resurrection:
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. GO YE THEREFORE…'” (Matthew 28:18-19 caps for emphasis).

I wonder if it saddens God when we tell Him to do what He told us to do? He told us to “go into all nations.” And now we tell Him to go. Have we reduced the Creator of the world to a God that we can push around — go do this and go do that! We are the ones who are to go into the jails and the hospitals and yes, even the morgues! But we think that His power is not our power!

This person’s prayer was fervent and it was heartfelt. But guess what happened after she finished:  we picked up our Bibles and purses, got in our air-conditioned cars, went to our homes, propped our feet up, ate dinner, spent time with our families, and then we went to bed. We could rest easily because we told God to do what we were supposed to do.

Father, forgive us for this comfort we feel in telling you what to do. Bring back our fear and reverence of You. But most of all, give us a vision of the mission that is so dear to Your heart. You assured us that You had/have ALL power! Then You empowered us. Then you told us to go. Forgive us for not walking in the power that you so graciously and mercifully gave us to bless the nations.

May you be awakened through this song by Keith Green “Asleep in the Light”:

http://youtu.be/8yJd0JMzq7k

If you would like to see Keith Green as he sings it, here’s the link:

Here’s another rendition:

http://youtu.be/DOReO_S6Eto

by abazgrl at www.weissministries.com

I remember GOD giving me this incredible revelation about Yeshua being the door. Not only did Yeshua make a way to the Father by creating a door, but also he became the way — by becoming the door.

Consider these Scriptures:

John 10:2
But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

THE SHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP DOESN’T CLIMB OVER THE PEN OR THE DOOR OR THE GATE TO GAIN ENTRANCE. HE SIMPLY WALKS THROUGH THE DOOR.

John 10:1
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way,

the same is a thief and a robber.

ANYONE WHO TRIES TO ENTER ANY OTHER WAY —  OTHER THAN THROUGH THE DOOR — IS NOT THE SHEPHERD. HIS MOTIVE IS SIMPLY TO STEAL THE SHEEP OR DECEIVE THEM.

John 10:7
Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

THIS MEANS THAT THE SHEEP MUST COME THROUGH HIM.

John 10:9
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

HERE YESHUA REITERATES THAT HE IS THE DOOR AND HE GIVES THE MEANING OF THE SHEEP. THE SHEEP ARE MEN. AND THE ONLY WAY THAT MEN CAN BE SAVED IS BY ENTERING THROUGH HIM. HERE’S AN INCREDIBLE REVELATION — WE CAN GO IN AND OUT. WE HAVE FREE ACCESS. THAT’S REAL FREEDOM. OUTSIDE THE DOOR, YOU CANNOT GET IN. BUT THE ONE WHO HAS ENTERED THROUGH THE DOOR, HAS ABSOLUTE LIBERTY. THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO IN TO BE WITH THE SHEPHERD, TO SPEND QUALITY, INTIMATE TIME WITH HIM AND THEN LEAVING TO GATHER OTHER SHEEP.

Here’s the most profound significance of Jesus becoming the DOOR.

HE DID IT SO THAT THE FATHER COULD COME TO US!

Father, thank you that Yeshua became the door for us. Because He did, He afforded us absolute freedom. Father, help us use that freedom for the work of the Kingdom. And thank you that his sacrifice in becoming the door gave you access to us and therefore we have access to you. Thank you for Yeshua, the door of the sheepfold!

Enjoy this beautiful song “In Green Pastures” by Jaci Valasquez

http://youtu.be/2kHkyKZIlgE

by abazgrl (juanita weiss) at www.weissministries.com

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good” (Psalm 136:1 boldface added).
That is what the psalmist declares, and that is what we must believe if we are to serve Him — that God is GOOD.

I remember when teaching World Literature in high school, we read myths and stories from different cultures about the origin of the world. Most of the gods depicted in those stories were not omnipotent. One of them, for example, needed the help of animals to create the world. Most of the gods were not omniscient. One god could be tricked to get into a box and to have his opponent nail it shut so that he could not get out. Most were not benevolent — they were petty, mean, and spiteful. Some duped the humans they made, or sent wild animals to devour them, or used them as pawns — like chess pieces.

Only our God is good. Let’s establish this first — There is no other god, but the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The psalmist stays, “All the gods of the nations are idols, but Yahweh created the heavens.” Then to trust Him or believe Him or to love Him or even to know Him, we must get past this one fundamental fact about God: HE IS GOOD!

I know. The world is a mess! The History of mankind is crazy! People are mean! Your house is in foreclosure. Your children are incorrigible! Your marriage is on the rocks! Your future looks bleak! AND you must get to the fact that GOD IS GOOD. His goodness is not predicated upon the things that are going on around us! He is good when everything is bad! He was always good and will always be good!

He gives us free will so that we can make choices — even the choice not to serve Him or to even believe that He is good! Amazing!

We have the only God who condescended to instill the essence of His goodness not only into human language but into human flesh. Then He subjected himself to the ills of these creatures He made so that they would know that He loved them. Then He died in their place so there would be no doubt and no obstacle to this love. Yes, indeed, God is good!

Whether his goodness is reflected in the bluegrass tunes of Don Moen, or the sweet, passionate voice of Kari Jobe, or the soulful, joyous melodies of Israel Houghton, they all declare the same thing: “GOD IS GOOD”! Enjoy the music:

By Abazgrl — Weiss Ministries

“I cannot afford to have a thought in my head about myself that is not in God‘s heart about me.” — Bill Johnson

I don’t know about you, but based upon this amazing truth, I should be on my knees, repenting right now. And I do! I am! I have! When we are covered under the blood of Messiah, we are new creatures. I am so longer that degenerate creature I used to be. I am forgiven! I am seated with Messiah in heavenly places. I am redeemed. I am the righteousness of God in Messiah. I have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise. I am a daughter of God! I am an overcomer . . . more than a conqueror. Not only me, but you are too. And the list goes on . . .

Here’s another truth that is just as convicting, but deeply healing:

“I cannot have my mind work against the will of God!” — Bill Johnson

That’s what happens when our thoughts are not God’s thoughts. Our minds work against the will of God in our lives. Do you understand what we have to do? While the Republicans and Democrats are arguing about who has won the battle over the budget and Planned Parenthood, we have people — yes even believers — whose homes are being foreclosed, who are being laid off, who have to debate between paying a bill or putting food on the table, who can’t afford the gas to get to work! Some are crumbling under the weight of their problems and they need US to tell them that God loves them . . . that the only sure footing in this world is Yeshua!

Father, forgive me for thinking that I was less than what you say I am. I repent! I take up this charge that you have given me to share your love with a dying world. I can only do it if I see myself the way you do. Help me to see myself and others with your eyes. In Yeshua’s Name. Amen.

In our study of the epistle to the Romans, there is one Scripture that jumped out at me. I hope to make it part of my memory Scriptures. It’s something we all know as believers, but the simplicity of it is quite freeing. The verse is Romans 14:19 — “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification (NIV).”
So I want to encourage you today.
Do What Leads to Peace: What ever you do, make sure it leads to peace. That means what you want is not important. That means you love your brother or sister (who may have offended you) more than you love being right. That means you stop having unrealistic expectations of other people, trying to get them to meet the needs that no one else will be able to BUT God. That means we follow the example of Yeshua — your ministry is always “other-oriented.”

Do What Leads to Mutual Edification: That means if what you say or do does not edify (build up) your brother or sister, don’t do it. Okay, drinking that glass of wine may not be sin for you, but it may be for your brother or sister. So what do you do? Well, Paul in Romans 14 tells us clearly, don’t do it! Yikes! I’ve got my own life to live! Wouldn’t I just be a hypocrite if I drank with other believers and not in front of him/her? Paul says you’re not. He says you are doing the thing that leads to mutual edification! Having a discussion with a brother about whether or not we should drink wine is a nonissue and it is divisive. It leads no where. The bottom line is — don’t try to convince me I’m in bondage if I don’t drink. And I won’t try to convince you of being in sin if you do. I will let the Holy Spirit deal with each of us right where we are. How’s that for following after peace . . . ?

Consider these translations of that same passage of Scripture:
“So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.” (NASB)

“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” (KJV)

Forget about deciding what’s right for each other. Here’s what you need to be concerned about: that you don’t get in the way of someone else, making life more difficult than it already is” (vv 13-14 The Message)

This video by Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Choir just shows how we are inextricably connected!

I need you! You need me! I won’t harm you with words from my mouth. We are a part of the same Body!

Enjoy!

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I heard someone say that when his BACK was AGAINST his Red Sea, he had to do as Moses did.
Consider these steps as revealed in Exodus 14 to find out exactly what Moses did when he and 3 million people found themselves against the Red Sea:

• God told Moses where to camp – between two mountains with the sea in front (Ex. 14:2). You would think God didn’t know geography that well.
• Then the Egyptians pursue and catch up with them right in that obviously vulnerable spot.
• Then the people complain: “You should have left us in Egypt, etc, etc, etc…” (10-12 Look, 3 whole verses of complaints!)
• Then Moses looks to God, telling the people to remain calm. God would fight for them. (13)
• Then God says something that would make my eyes bulge: “Why are you looking at me? Stop crying to me! Tell them to get moving.” (15) Gulp!

Here’s the part that struck me. Their faces were always toward the sea, even in God strategically placing them between the mountains and the sea. That’s how He positioned them, if you will. Although the Egyptians were approaching, the more immediate obstacle was the sea.

Have you ever focused on the wrong obstacle? Ever spent too much energy and emotions on the wrong thing? Did you know that sometimes conquering the more immediate obstacle will be the key to defeating the one that is behind you — the one that seems more intimidating?
So God tells Moses — “Tell them to move forward.” In other words, step INTO THE SEA. They didn’t hear God say that! They heard it from Moses–a man like themselves. So if your back is toward the sea, you’re looking the wrong way. Turn and face the SEA! Face the giant! Face the obstacle! Then move forward . . . undaunted! Feel the dry land under your feet. Open your eyes and see God making a way right in the midst of your trouble! Then watch the other obstacle lose its force and might! Hallelujah!

Let’s wield this amazing power God has given us and cross our seas . . . walking fearlessly into our destinies.

Abba, thank you always! I have run from my obstacles only to run smack dab into another one! Then I have complained to You (probably more than 3 verses full of complaints). But I want to face my obstacles with You — exercising the power You have given to me over them. Today, I choose to step out into my sea . . . I choose to move forward! That enemy behind me will completely fall when I conquer the one in front of me. I exalt you, mighty God. In Yeshua’s Name. Amen!

The Trailer to the movie FACING THE GIANTS is so inspiring! Be inspired  . . . as you face your sea!

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I have been reading THE SHACK. I know, most of you are way ahead of me. You read it last year — right? Okay, two years ago. Well, I just want you to know that it has revolutionized my prayer life.

Here’s the deal: MacKenze, the central character, meets God the Father, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus in a shack. While sitting at meal with them, he proceeds to tell them all about his family — his wife and his children. Then he realizes that he is talking to God who already knows everything he is saying and is about to say. So he says, “Why am I telling you this? You already know it. You’re acting like this is the first time you have heard it.”

This is what God the Father says:
“We are limiting ourselves out of respect for you. We are not bringing to mind, as it were, our knowledge of your children. As we are listening to you, it is as if this is the first time we have known about them, and we take great delight in seeing them through your eyes” (page 106).

Amazing!

Do you know what Mackenzie says, “I like that!” Who could not?

Then I understood the Psalms a little better. I used to wonder why God allowed David to spew out all his venom and hurt and doubt and pain — in the Bible, no less. (Okay, there was a time when I thought I knew better than God. I have confessed that sin many times before.) There is no indication that God chastised David at all. He just let him vent. By the end of his diatribe, David blesses the God of Israel.

Well, God allows him to do it — I believe — because he wants to hear about everything that affected David through David’s own lens. And everytime David spews out his hurt and questions, it is as if God hears it for the first time. Why? Because He loved David! He loves us! He cares for us! He sees his willful limitations and our incessant sharings as us taking advantage of the intimacy that He has provided.

Can you imagine — God limiting Himself just so he could hear — as if for the first time — my heart, my feelings! Prepare, Father, for me to talk your ears off! 🙂

Father, I love you! I believe all your children are echoing that same sentiment. How could we not love you — when we know you? Thanks for not being some distant god and thanks for not being turned off by our tirades! And thank you don’t get tired of hearing from us. Yea, “I like that!”