Unwelcome Idols

A person shared great concern with me, in that a relative went on vacation and came back with a phallic statue.  They shared that they tried to tell them that the item might be cursed or have a spirit on it, but they were laughed at and it was clear that they weren't taken seriously and that family member just didn't care.

This scenario speaks to many of us doesn't it?  It's especially hard for those that live under the same roof as unbelieving family, where you don't get to 'call the shots' of what stays and goes. Darkness is everywhere isn't it?  So what can we do?

Remember we have 'Trump'...

Courtesy forum member: Phil.3:8 @ hearingGod.proboards.com

No matter the cards played in real life... we always have 'trump' in those cards that no one can see.  So, we must cover ourselves and declare those idols have no power over us.  WE have authority in Jesus.

"But I have to warn them"...

It is our duty to share the gospel and share God's truth, but remember…if you shove stuff down unspirit-filled people's throats, they WILL just laugh & think we are irrational…especially if we are demanding, panicky, etc.  Jesus didn't 'flip out' when dining with sinners because He loved the people despite the grip that satan had on their lives; and it's that love that conquers.

"Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do..." Luke 23:34

If we become so concerned that we go overboard in our 'warning', that just shows that we have fear in US.  If we know our authority in Him, we have nothing to fear…. if we know we have 'trump', we can confidently bind that thing up from any witchcraft operation in our presence.  We can ask the Lord to educate our family or friends as we pray for their salvation and know that what we've prayed has set in motion the demise of these veritable 'dagons' in our presence.

Having done all things, STAND...

Not being the owner... we may just have to pass by these idols for some unpleasant time.  Don't be discouraged though... see the blessing in it, that it causes you to call on God every time you see it!  Every time I see an image or something I know is of the enemy, I just speak to it:  'the blood of Jesus stands against you'!

Remember HE is bigger… 

Remember, 'dagon' fell & your prayers are powerful… so let's pray!

We expose the enemy from operation in our family in the name of Jesus.  We call those idols out and declare them powerless. Jesus, we align with Your truth in that You are our Lord and we honor no 'gods' before You!  We do not receive any idolatrous images that oppose You and we uphold Your truth! 

Lord God, in dreams, in visions, in print, in sound….in all things we declare revelation of the enemy's devices to my family.  We ask for Your patience and mercy upon them and encouragement for me in standing with You.  We declare that they will see and know the truth and we pray they choose life in You, AMEN!

www.hearingGod.tv

God Can't Bless Sin

God cannot bless sin.  Approved workman will not be ashamed, amen? 

[2Timothy 2:15  "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth."]

Approved... do you know what approved means.... doer, not hearer only. 

[Rom 2:13  "..for it is not the hearers of the Law who are just before God, but the doers of the Law will be justified."
&
James 1:22  "But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."]

By this bible is how we are to live.  Our wedding garments being ready is in self examination between our life alongside of the Word of God.  When they don't match I must humble myself... not hold onto 'if it feels good do it'... no, i admit my sin, KNOWING that He will forgive and then I will make a conscious effort to co-labor w/ the Holy Spirit and remove the spots from my wedding attire. 

No, I can't do it on my own... but I cannot expect a victorious life if I don't try.

The problem many are having is that they've deviated for long enough down the path that they CANNOT SEE a way out from their current circumstances.  To come clean before God is a leap of faith.   

*Ex. of widower going to the V.A. using a cane when he didn't need one.
----healing will never come because he's not in a position to rely on God.
Some people get stuck in a wrong relationship because of dependency....if it was biblically rooted it wouldn't be this way... do you really think this isn't a trap of satan?

Do the hard thing.... REPENT.... and then conform to Christ.  Put your life in HIS hands even if you can't see it rt. now.... it's that way on purpose you know.  It's hard this way on purpose you know.... because He wants you to love Him for who He is... for His promises.... will you continue to treat Him as a liar as the rich young ruler... or will you stretch out your arms and die to self?  All the rich young ruler could see was his current situation.... he talked the talk but would NOT walk the walk.... how are you any different?

How wicked and deceitful are our hearts?  And how our flesh is quick to align w/ satan's lies that we are christians, yet we sit here and ignore how to live? 
And they called 'Lord, Lord'....but He said "I never knew you."[Matthew 7:22-23].... Do you think for one moment that you are exempt from this?  are you making history here in a fairy tale book?  or is this book the Words of life eternal?

Old billboard signs w/ layers upon hidden layers.... I want to be one of those digital billboard signs glowing from within w/ His light...and ready to change at a moments notice...
Choose this day whom you will serve!

The Lord gave me a picture this morning... to look and consider 'families'.  I have my family name.... I have family traits... I look like them....
There are a lot of people out there with the label 'christian' on them but throughout the scriptures the Lord warns us that His idea of sonship is different... His idea of who 'family' is, in His kingdom, is different.  His family is honorable and upholds the name.  not hearers only but doers... ones with good fruit to back it up.
At the banquet we must have proper attire to enter in... [Matthew 22:1-14] there are things we must do.... we have the invitation...that's free, but we must be responsible in honoring the name. 

Luke 17:7-10
"Which of you,
having a slave
plowing or tending
sheep, will say to
him when he has
come in from the
field, 'Come
immediately and
sit down to eat'?

"But will he not say
to him, 'Prepare
something for me
to eat, and properly
clothe yourself and
serve me while I
eat and drink; and
afterward you may
eat and drink'?

"He does not thank
the slave because
he did the things
which were
commanded, does
he?

"So you too, when
you do all the things
which are
commanded
say, 'We are
unworthy slaves;
we have done only
that which we ought
to have done.'"

This is a king we are talking about here.  If you show up late or sloppy and if He'd allow you in... He really doesn't have authority does He?  And then everyone could abuse the privilege.  No, the King is in absolute power and if you will not obey, you will be made an example of.... because it's fair.  He's holding up his end of the bargain.... He's written it in blood and it gives those adopted hope.... finally something they can rely on...finally a promise kept it's no wonder they love Him more cuz they realize what they've really been given.

Do you realize what you've been given church? Let's be 'true family'... not just the name, but in all respects.... live it!

www.hearingGod.tv