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RUSSELL SANDERS
1-18-2021
DEDICATED FROM THE WOMB – LESSON 5
JOHN THE BAPTIST
One of the clearest examples of a child’s destiny being determined before being conceived in the mother’s womb is found in the Gospel according to Luke. The passage in Luke 1:5-25 tells us the story of the announcement of the birth of John bin Zacharias, better known as John the Baptist.
As Zacharias, a righteous priest, was tending to the burning of incense in the Temple, the angel Gabriel appeared to him. Zacharias and his childless wife Elisabeth were well up in age beyond child-bearing years. The angel told Zacharias that Elisabeth was going to bear a son to be named John. This child would be great in the sight of the Lord and would minister in the spirit and power of the prophet Elijah. He would make ready a people prepared to receive the Lord.
Due to their advanced age, Zacharias questioned Gabriel’s prophecy. Consequently, Gabriel struck the man with dumbness (unable to speak) for not believing, until the prophecy was fulfilled. Sure enough, after that day Elisabeth became pregnant and Zacharias could no longer speak. Nine months later when the boy was born everyone assumed the son would be named Zacharias after his father’s name as that was the custom of the times. Elisabeth said in Luke 1:60, “No…he shall be called John.” Their friends all objected and made signs to Zacharias about naming the child. Zacharias wrote on a tablet in Luke 1:63, “His name is John.” Immediately his tongue was released, and he could speak.
John grew to be a mighty evangelist and prophet. He led thousands to repentance, and he immersed them in water baptism. This was turning the hearts of the common people of Israel to God in preparation, “making straight” the way for Messiah to appear on the scene as Isaiah had prophesied. Isaiah 40:3 said, “The voice of him that crieth (out) in the wilderness ‘Prepare ye the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway (path) for our God.’”
John did cry out for repentance in the wilderness, a desert area, where he preached. Those converted prepared ahead a path for our Lord and God, Messiah Jesus. John’s destiny had already been spoken about 700 years earlier by Isaiah. A righteous Elisabeth had been pre-ordained to bear this child even though she had been barren. God had planned John’s birth for centuries before he put the Spirit into a child in Elisabeth’s womb.
My friends, although there may have been no angelic annunciation of your birth, these biblical examples (Jeremiah, Samuel, Samson, John) clearly show that God had a plan for you long before you were conceived. Jeremiah 29:11 affirms it. If you know your ordained destiny, pursue it with all your mind, strength, and spirit. If you are not certain, then seek God’s face so Holy Spirit will lead you into it. God loves you, and God’s got a plan and I know it’s good for you!
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HELEN SANDERS
1-18-2021
NO CHAMELEONS ALLOWED
If you have ever seen a chameleon, you have noticed that they change their color as a camouflage of protection in their surroundings. It helps them to “blend in”. This keeps their predators away.
There are people that are like chameleons also. They try to “blend in”, but it isn’t always in a good way. They come to bring chaos. Some wear flag hats, or maybe even carry a bible so they look like something that they aren’t. Some show up at church with the appearance of being Christians, but they have never been born again. Some can even quote scripture, but underneath, they have no Spirit of God in them. They may fool some people, but they can never fool God.
One day each of us will stand before God, including the “chameleons” that were really just those that were in camouflage. When this happens, all will be exposed for what they truly are. God will deal with justice according to their deeds.
How do you know a chameleon Christian from a true Christian?
They do not truly have concern or love for others.
It is all about “self” with them.
They stand for homosexuality which is contrary to scripture.
They believe abortion is a woman's right, contrary to scripture.
They use scripture out of context to justify their “sin”.
They do not welcome correction and change.
There are other characteristics that identify them, and you could probably make your own list. They are the tares that grow with the wheat. Do we pull them up? No, they grow side by side until the end time harvest when Jesus brings it in. They will be burned up.
Sadly, many chameleons think they are the real thing when they are not. There will be no chameleons allowed in heaven.
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Prophetic Word June 10, 2012
As given to Helen Sanders
Wake up, wake up, saith the Lord, and wake up from your sleep. You have taken time that was valuable to spend with me and have slept saith the Lord. It is time to wake up and listen to what I am saying. Your ears have been plugged, and you have not listened, for I have many things to say but your ears have not heard. You are in the hours when you will need to listen more than ever. There is a spirit of sleepiness upon my church and upon my people today saith the Lord, but you must resist the pleasure of sleeping and stay alert, for I have much to say to you in this hour. For I am about to do some things upon this earth that will cause great fear if you are not awake to my spirit saith the lord. I am about to bring forth much change, and many will lose faith. They have not been awake to hear what I would say to their spirit. You have been drowsy when you should have been alert. Take time to listen to me, and you will escape the wrath that is about to come. But you would say when have I slept Lord, when have I not listened? The cares of this world and the thoughts of distress have drawn you away into a dullness of hearing saith the Lord, and you have fixed your mind on things below instead of things above, and you are in a state of sleepiness because of this saith the lord. Repent, and wake up my children. Wake up to hear what I have to say, for surely these things shall come, and surely you shall see them with your own eyes, and you will know that I have spoken to you. Listen, listen my children, and open your hearts and minds to hear what I am saying. Wake up, wake up, saith the Lord, for I long to speak to you, and tell you things that you can only hear when you are awake. Do not slip back into the old ways, for only death is there, and do not worry about tomorrow. Listen to the voice of my spirit, and I will guide you through the troubled waters that are ahead, and I will keep you safely in my arms as you go through them, they shall not overtake you, if you listen to me saith the Lord. Open your ears today and hear what I am saying, for you have been sleepy. It is not time to sleep my children. It is time to be wide awake and follow the voice of my Spirit, saith the Lord. Listen to me, for I have many things to say to you saith the Lord.
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APOSTLE PAT MURRAY
1-17-2021
EXHORTATION
Rev. Dr. Billy Graham always exhibited such great wisdom and integrity. He will forever go down in history as a Minister of the Gospel that everyone loved; And people of all religions, races and political persuasion highly honored and respected this powerful man of God. The Rev. Graham penned these wise words..”In order to get our once respected and great nation back on their feet; We must first get down on our knees”. I don’t think the following scripture has ever been needed any more than the day and age we’re now living in. May we all get a renewed vision of just how very powerful 2 Chronicles 7:14 can be when we as a nation will truly humble ourselves, fast, pray, seek God’s face and turn from any and all wicked ways. Yes, then, we’ll see the fruit of...”If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin for and will heal their land". (II Chronicles 7:14) May we all stand in faith together and trust God to heal our land.
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But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despise you, and persecute you.
Matthew 6:44 KJV
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What man braided a whip and then used it to drive out the money changers in the temple?
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