Dear Sisters and Brothers in Jesus the Christ,

GOD is returning man (i.e., male, female) to the glory once upon him, and this begins by the blood of Jesus the Anointed One and His Anointing. That is, the glory which emanated from the first Adam/man prior to his free-will decision to act contrary to the warning of the Sovereign Lord God Almighty. Although such was of the deception or trickery of the thief whose only purpose is “to steal and kill and destroy“ John 10:10a (NLT), the first Adam/man received strong advice in advance (Genesis 2:16-17) of the deception that would usher sin into the earth. Satan had fallen, hurled down (Luke 10:18) as a result of his attempt to war against God (Revelation 12:7-9); his fate has been sealed. Therefore, the ultimate goal of the enemy is the destruction of man, whom God created in His own image, by thwarting via his fiery darts (Ephesians 6:16) the patient endurance of those who endeavor to obey God and remain faithful to the testimony of the Lord Jesus (Revelation 12:17, 13:10c, 14:12). The Living Word described Satan and his actions in many ways, stating that: “the prince of this world now stands condemned” and “will be driven out“ John 12:31 & 16:11 (NIV). The enemy is adept at deception and never strays from his attempts (notice the word tempt) to convince folk that times have changed; hence it’s perfectly acceptable to move in keeping with the way of this world of which he is prince. If the WORD is of non-effect there would be no need to take its seed out of your mouth before it is rooted in the fertile soil of your heart (Matthew 13:19-23; Mark 4:13-20; Luke 8:11-15).

GOD who is ever faithful never reneges on His Word; every word from His mouth must accomplish that for which it was sent; it never returns void. “10) The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry.  11) It is the same with My word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it” Isaiah 55:10-11 (NLT). People like this fact when it comes to the favor of God but the reaction is not quite as strong when it comes to obedience or doing in keeping with the way of God. Nevertheless, the changes accepted by society whether by custom or man-made law has neither effect nor sway on God’s Word. Therefore, any called to the five-fold ministry gifts of Jesus i.e., Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher for the edification of the Body of Christ (Ephesians 4:1-13), who shy away from God’s Word for fear of shallow offerings gives evidence of dependence upon man as well as the need to be popular in regard to being in lock-step with the way of the world. God never changes (1 Samuel 15:29; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17); hence His way never changes. God is Sovereign; He doesn’t adapt to societal whims. God is able to fulfill all our needs (2Co 9:8-11; Philippians 4:19; Psalm 23:1); His pie is never depleted. Believers must study the WORD to receive revelation of the information therein by the Teaching of the Holy Spirit, so as not to be tossed to and fro like a wave (John 16:13; James 1:5-6).

Speak the promise . . . Harriet