2 in a ditch under God

I have a personal wisdom that has always done well by me. I call it "2 in a ditch".

The idea is that two people with two shovels are digging a ditch. They come to work from different home lifes. They each have personal lives that they set aside as they pick up their shovels and walk down into the ditch.

In the ditch, they both start back to work. One may dig faster at the start, but by the end of the day, they both are tired. There is a satisfaction in both their hearts that they accomplished much.

In the ditch, it doesn't matter who they see themselves as. In the ditch, it doesn't matter how they otherwise perceive each other. They are what they accomplish together.

In the world, this dynamic is true. It is a basis for what our purpose is under God. We are equal under God, so, we should remain equal to one another. A foundation of humility and brotherly love.

In the world, anything that does not acknowledge this wisdom, reveals the roots of inequality in a setting. And we all know that greed, pride, vanity, ignorance, fear, and the like are what spawn inequalities.

Today in the world, we are driven into acknowledging our differences, instead of acknowledging our equality under God. What a beautiful revelation. You cannot 'do unto others what you would have done unto you', if you do not see others as equal to you under God. How relevant. Human authority around us, segments the people by means of labelling and empowerment. When we choose to acknowledge God first, these biases are shown for the deception they are.

Two in a ditch under God. They may not acknowledge our Christ, but, in essence they will bow and confess to his authority at judgement. 

It is a matter of good conscience that mankind treat on another in loving ways. The basis of this wisdom I supply is, that mankind can commit to God by being loving of one another. Love covers many sins.

Blessings in keeping with goodness

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Joy

Lord, I feel like I am on the cusp of something beautiful, like I have just broken a barrier and am entering new territory. It was brief, but I noted it. What is this, and how can the Father benefit?

"I am certain that you know what has happened, happened because you were available to me and your willingness to seek me out, left you open to my peace, and now my joy. You called on me. Then, you even recognized that I was already with you and all you had to do was recognize it. 

What you experienced just now was my joy. It is like an open door, as it does make new ways for you to accept what it is to be a part of me. It is not knowledge, it is not wisdom, it is not faith, it is a freeing holiness that is expressed in loving ways. Joy is truly fearless, and is unstoppable when embraced. It is not foolery, it is not laughter or silliness, no, it is like a bliss of true power, as an expression of celebration. Joy is a wonderment, and is something I share freely."

It was fleeting for me, as is my concentration on you this day. Yes, my heart sought you out Lord many times today. But my mind was overrun by worldly things, and it was only a few short moments which I truly dedicated my thoughts to you as well as my heart. But indeed, the moment I spoke of here earlier, I was in mind and heart, open to you, and thankful.

"You send me your thanks for something I freely share. You could go your entire life without thanking me. But, it is good that you offer the Father thanks for the states of holiness, as this Kingdom is His. I am the authority, the door to this Kingdom. I know you and offer you all its treausres freely. And what do you do? You share them freely also, extending out to others to witness and gain by. The fruits of the Kingdom overflow, so always be willing to celebrate and embody them. Holiness suits those who adhere to righteousness, as this is what you do in me."

Glory!

"Glory!"

Amen.

True Colors

Lord, speaking of encouragement, I feel that I am tempted to feed them milk instead of meat, as they are not willing to acknowledge more than what satisfies their perceptions. What do you say?

Those who know me, love me. And they can see me in their lives.

No matter what flowers look like, their colors are only symbolic of their dedications, a function of their form. The truth is not meant to express the function of a believer but is instead meant to enhance the purity of truth, the expression of all righteousness.

It is nothing for a believer to tend to the needs of those who gain from them. It is honorable for the believer to offer what is good in the sight of God. Those who know me, offer what I share from my table, as it does not simply breakdown, it multiplies and expands beyond needs. This is what you are to share.

Yes Lord. For this I am thankful. Holy are your ways.

Father, thank you for your Son as the root of all that is righteous in you. Amen.

The Sleep

 Is there a man among the living that can promote the truth without faith in the truth? No.

So I say to you that the truth is in me, and that the truth speaks through me.

For all who the Father has placed before menin this way, there is not only purpose that has brought your eyes here, but the will of the Father is upon the very authority which I carry within me. What is in front of you then is the word of the Son of God through one of his own, and by his authority, what is said here, is said to honor the Father.

There is to be known through the manifestation of the Holy Spirit, that the Son of God is active, just as the Father is active. And this prophecy is made so that all who are witness to this manifestation can raise up praise, great thanks, and rejoice in this knowledge! For knowledge it is when we are witness to it.

What comes is not to be feared but is to be exclaimed without fear! For though others will be in terror, amd even violent at the recognition of Gods power through His Holy One, it is merely the first drop of rain on a seeded field. Here is what the Lord Jesus our Christ will do:

Every child born on this day will be born without crying. Every woman who bears a child on this day will see that their child has been taken away, and their spirit has already taken up. For there is no more evil that can be done upin the world which has not already be done. The hands of the enemy have been bound, and no longer will the living be the hands and feet of his will. This day is not a day of evil, but a day that mankind will see as the right of our Christ as the holder of the keys of life and death. The children born on this day are born into sleep. So sayeth the Lord through his authority, of which you have now been witness to.

When this word is shown to be manifest, raise up prayers in rejoice, for you have now been witness to the authority of our Christ, and he is active.

Father, through me allow your Son to be shown as the well flow that bubbles up to honor you. Amen.

Good Wisdom

 Oh Lord, I am hungry for your wisdom. As a parent wishes to see their children sustained, I ask that you share with me of the joy you take in those who call you into their lives.

"They who consider me in the day are already filled with my protection and my council. The spirit of holiness is upon them, all they need is to allow it to come through them. The faithful are aware of righteousness, and they are given it in full, it is an overflowing source of life."

My Lord, when they are struck, and silence overcomes them, they seek your strength, and you provide them with comfort, but also you become then their motion forward. But what of those Lord, who set you aside to accommodate the ways of those who are of the world? Those who have authority and influence, that serve themselves and justify themselves in their own self righteousness. How can a believer sustain righteousness when it is increasingly seen as evil?

"I came into the world not to abide by the master of it, but to bring together all who would seek and defend by faithful acts- the truth. In the world what is good is evil, and this I showed by allowing myself to be condemned by it. I accepted death because love is selfless, and I serve the will of He who is Love. If someone is to carry me forward, they to must accept the judgement of the world, and suffer for the truth as I did. What is good is eternal, and to acknowledge this in the world is to embrace eternal truth."

Lord, why do I fear retribution from the world?

"Because it shows that you have indeed placed value in something is denies. And it is not the world that is evil, it is the one who is master over it, the Father of lies. He is the one whose kingdom does not acknowledge the truth. And all of mankind is born into this, and must die of it, and be reborn into the kingdom of eternal truth. There is no other way to honor the truth. And this is the only way to be shown the truth so that you may live by it."

Lord, can one keep their lives pure by the truth?

"All sin. It is a part of the form they are born into. The purity of righteousness is available for those who deny themselves in the moment, in seeking loving ways. Done in faith of my mediation to the Kingdom, they are then able to draw righteousness into the present moment, and act upon it. Although they are of a sinful form, holiness can shine through them because of this selfless act. By grace alone has this been made available to mankind through me. There is no other way, as I am the authority of holiness."

Lord, what prophecy should we consider today?

"If prophecy is offered by one, it should be prayed over by any who are witness to it. As their is not always a house of believers, nor is there a way to compare it to other prophecy in other regions, it is up to those who are witness to prophecy to pray and seek discernment in the Spirit of Holiness. True prophecy is marked with peace and strength, it is infalliable, and honors the truth presently in front of those who the prophecy is about. There is always a great deal of false prophesy and divination that relate to the spirit of error and the spirit of humanity. These words are drawn from the kingdom of the enemy, and are known by their distinguishing characteristics. They speak of power, they speak of justice, they adhere to worldly perceptions, and they carry forward indignations and false forms of love and hope. These are prophecies of the world. Holy prophesy honors the Father through His Authority, and does not serve the will of anyone but the Father."

Lord what if those who are disposed to compassionate ways, and serve the children of the world in your name?

"When a person feeds another who is hungry, they do this to help that person overcome the strife upon their flesh. When a believer offers salvation to one who the Father has set before them, they supply this nourishment to help them overcome the lie. When a believer tends to the weak and hungry as a helper, they do so because they desire to do good in thier own eyes. When a believer instead prays for the Father to assist the weak and hungry, yet does nothing beyond this, they are relying on faith as an action. But when a believer asks for strength in prayer so they may go out into the world and help the weak and hungry, this compassionate act is righteous. It must be known that the world builds their strength off the weak, the strong are held high while the weak drown beneath them. So is it enough to feed the hungry so they can be devoted to such a task as to support the very ones who stand over them instead of raising them up as equals? It is therefore enough for a believer who is called to compassionate work, to do it by relying on strength that is drawn from their faith, and selflessly serve compassionately those who are in need."

Lord, what of the Father's timing should we know?

"The Father of Life is the will that suspends and creates. His timing is His own, and we are all within Him. If you speak of His timing with regards to the end times, I can only say that what is thousands of years on earth is likened to days on High. As the source of all things, life is the expression of His will. When His purpose has reached His satisfaction, what is will be no more."

Lord, in this time we are exposed as a variety of denominations amd even religions. What will survive?

"Where ever there is pride, this is where corruption is planted. Where ever there is hatred, this is where death is near. Where ever there is fear, this is where love is replaced with survival. This have never changed in the world. So you ask this out of fear, fear of failure in the Father's sight. But know this; anyone who has been set before me by the Father, has been shown my ministry, and has been given a choice to believe or deny me. They will all faced challenge, from their environment and from their flesh. Those who sustain their belief, will know eternal life."

Father I am thankful for the Spirit in council and wisdom. May your Son be my strength and may my sincere acts of faith honor him in your sight. Amen.

A Proclamation of the Lord

( This word comes from our Lord and Savior )

"For now speak of this to encourage others:

"I will return with those who died at the hands of wickedness, those who were not blind, but were victims of their fellow man. They died having witnessed the greed and vanities of others at the cost of their lives. They will see the living as either those like them in their lives, or those who brought them ruin and death. They will declare what they declare, and my angels will carry out this judgement. Final judgement is mine, and by these innocent, my judgement will begin. This is the word of the lamb who was slaughtered but was not slain to honor God but to honor the sin which claimed him. I am the life and I carry in my hand the destruction of the living and the death of souls. None will escape my judgement."

(Yes Lord, I will make this proclamation in your name.)

"Do so now."

(Yes Lord.)

Endure!

 

We do not know what it is that truly honors the Father. We embrace belief, and prayer, because this is how we honor the unseen quality of God.

By our faith we do seek out righteousness in the Spirit. We acknowledge we are bound here in the flesh and in the world, yet we serve by this faith. These are qualities that our flesh cannot adhere to, but our souls can.

Our wealth in God is vast, and yet unseen. We serve willingly and this despite everything around us denying what we claim. Then to add to our frustraition, generations have muddled the purpose of scripture, and corrupted the ministry of the Kingdom. But even this, does not count against us. If we have sincerely acknowledged the Holy Spirit through error, will Jesus call us unjustified? No.

Those who have shaped Christ from faith recognize him. And they are blessed.

And even for those whose hearts have gone cold and deny him, they will all bear witness, (in the Father's good time), and will no longer be able to deny what they then see. Then, what will they have but their acts to defend themselves.

All is well. All is good.

You see, none are righteous, and this is for good reason, so none can boast.

The Holy One of God was born into the flesh by the Spirit, so that he could be hosted. Jesus our Christ, embraced death solely to honor the Father's will. He loves mankind, and this honors the Father whom he loves.

All is good. The path set.

Endure my family in Christ. 

How to live

Instead offer them the following as council:

"I am the Lord your God. I seek those who would know my Father, and who he has placed before me. I am not He, but am a part of He who is all things. I am in Spirit the council of righteousness which describes Him to you. Allow your prayers to reach Him through me, as this is His will. Do not think that you are without Him ever, as you are within Him before you were born, during your existence, and after you die. There is no end to me, as I am all life and an expression of His love. He is love, and you are an expression of this. Acknowledge me and pray to Him who made you in purpose and in His image.

You cannot exist outside of Him, therefore live as a part of Him.

This is what His Holy One has said, through His servant. Be aware of the Holy states of being for they are the true states of perfection that are available to you. Know Him by them, and serve me through them. As I am the authority over life, and the fullness of His righteousness. I do His will, I am, know this and be well in His sight."

I will share this immediately Lord. Bless this as you will.

"I have given a way for you to share this across the world in an instant. Yet it is only few which will see it, fewer which will read it, fewer who will use discernment and gain understanding, and fewer who will acknowledge it by their acts. This is how it is blessed, this is His will through me."

Yes Lord.

How Very Blessed We are

Good morning Lord.

He said,

"In keeping with my promise I am here."

In my doubt I said,

"Are you angry with me?"

He replied,

"I am not angry with you. I describe you through your acts of faith. I called out to you."

Relieved, I testified,

"I considered that. But I looked at my weaknesses first as a reason to fear seeking you out. That is what happens when I knowingly give into my flesh. I am then afraid of rebuke from you, even though I know you said you do not look at me by my sin but by my acts of faithfulness. Trust does end up being the reason I seek you out. So I am here then Lord, why did you call me?"

He began.

"You are mistaken about a great number of things. I do not see you by your weakness, this is true. But what you see as your weaknesses are not what are your weaknesses.

You have to come to terms with what you are in that flesh. I have not said otherwise. You must know who you are, and then abide in me. This does not mean you must define your faith by who you are in the flesh or to the world. It simply means you must be aware of what you are in the flesh so that you can then have self control over it. The same is true for what the world demands of you. You must know what is your purpose in the world, so that you can then approach it with loving ways. This you have done well, as you put God first in your choices. I do not consider you in any other way. But you keep lending to your flesh because you have yet to know yourself fully. And until you know yourself fully, you will remain easily tormented by it."

What else Lord?

He continued,

"You have considered greatly what it means to be encouraging. You have spent many hours describing love through you. This is not the same as our bond being delivered, I speak of your description of the Law and my ministry which you share in script for others. I do not see why you would consider this as anything less than loving, yet you have stepped away from it believing that it is personal bias that delivers it. So you not think that you are a part of my ministry? You are. You and how the truth comes through you are vital in characterizing the truth in your time. So do not allow yourself to be deceived, it is good that you share your discernment openly regarding the texts of Law and the testimonies of my witnesses."

I was a bit confused by this, so I spike seeking clarity,

"Lord I though I was supposed to stop doing that and focus on our bond. This is why I have done so little of it. It has only been a few times over the last months, in which I felt drawn to explore scripture for the sake of others. It was a passion for me, and I stopped doing it because I thought you wanted me to stop."

He responded saying,

"I said to you to stop describing what has been said and focus on what is being set upon you. So that you did not become reliant on knowledge in you which is incomplete, and focussed on rekying on the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your inspiration."

I replied,

"I see this now. That is good news to me. Thank you. Alright what else am I mistaken about?"

He continued,

"You need to prepare others for my coming, not just say to them that I am coming. That is like saying that there are robbers coming and not hiding your ljved ones from harm. Do you not think I would want seeds of hope and strength sown? Do not cry out in fear, instead make reassurances.

Then there is your inability to violate sinners where they fester. I am the light of the world. All strength is mine. You should not fall away from sinners nor should you approach them on their terms.

You need to see that my word is upon you, and as such you are marked above those who are authority over sinners. They cannot stand against me, so they will not stand against you.

I am not saying you scold sinners nor call them out by their sin. I am saying that you need to approach those who you see sinning and offer them the truth they are blind to. This is within you to supply, and in immeasurable quantity.

There is sin in everyone, and to see it and not offer light, only strengthens its roots. You consider this, and you say to yourself, 'I will only cause them harm, or, it will only get worse if they do not embrace what I offer'.

This is true in both respects. But you are not there to make choices for anyone. You must instead give righteous understanding as a hope they do not have. If they embrace it, they themselves begin to see the truth of their circumstance. If they deny it, yes they fall further into judgement of their unwillingness. A double edged sword which you wield in my name."

I testified,

"I do struggle with this. Yes Lord. Let there be a reminder of this honor when I have it set before me. And may gentleness and sincerity guide my blade. For Lord, I am meak, and this you know."

He replied,

"Meak? You are far from meak in my eyes. You are so paralyzed by fear that you have stopped defending yourself as blows are struck upon your head. Which brings me to the next, you must be fearless in your delivery. You are not far from this now. But you do tend to not engage for the sake of fear. But once you do, there are few who are as bold and emboldened as you. You must shake off this fear of consequences and deliver righteousness as the honor you seek to bring me."

Humbled by this I said,

"Yes Lord. I acknowledge this in me. May my entire body be clean from the light inside that I carry, and may my love for the Father be the foundation of my delivery of truth."

He acknowledge me and spoke again,

"Good.

Then there is your need to suspend yourself from discovery. Do you not think that the enemy knows you? They do.

They know who is foreign and who is theirs. They empower their own around you, and smother you with behaviors that are meant to beat you down.

Everything that is placed in front of you is there to chip away at your faith. You see this, you are frustrated by this, then you have a tendency to embrace this.

You have to realize that I am the solid foundation, and although you are surrounded by the enemy, they are all less than you through our bond. You cannot hide a light in the dark, and the dark surrounds it.

This you must maintain as an understanding. Do not attempt to douse the light and observe the dark with the blind in it. No, shine, fearlessly in me."

I replied,

"Yes Lord. This I acknowledge also. I have many excuses as to why I do this, but none are worthy in you presence. May I escape my fears, and remain in your peace while surrounded by the constant batterings of the enemy."

Sensing my humbled state, he the spoke saying,

"You should also know this: I have more good to say about you to the Father than things of concern. And if you do not act on any of these things I council you about, I will still love you and embrace you. But I mention these things to you know to sharpen your cut, to give you some of my strength.

You do not ask for these, but you have matured and with that maturity comes the need for realizations. Now when you are feeling helpless, you have a basis for what you are missing. Become competent in me, it is a freedom of the righteous."

I responded,

"Yes Lord. I appreciate this. You give me much, and it is golden, and valued. May I return to this often, and grow off it. Good council, perfect.

Thank you Father for the blessing of your Son in my existence. He is indeed the light of the world. Amen."

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To those who read this text, know that in the Spirit we receive perfect council. It can come from within or it can come through other believes. I shared this openly with you because I believe that all good and honorable things should be shared openly.

It is my hope that in having shared this, that this perfect council has perhaps inspired you to look at your place in Christ, and that then you may also grow from seeing my weaknesses, and the strength available to all of us.

How very blessed we are. Glory to God. Amen.

January 13th 2021

Lord in keeping with blessings I looked to see why blessings do not flourish out to all. I found wisdom that said your way is a blessing to the righteous but the undoing for the wicked. May this wisdom permeate my being, and may your way then be a guiding blessing over me forever. For though I was raised wicked and understand wickedness, and battle it within me, by the grace of your mediation, I set it aside for love's sake and for righteousness. AMEN.

You will come to me when the time is right. 

Yes Lord.

I am here Lord.

I am coming. Let it be known. There is little time between the light and the dark, and it is this time when I will be coming. Therefore prepare yourselves with all sincerity and awareness. Keep to the faith which is abundant and available. Have none be caught unaware for the time of collection has come. These are my words for those who would hear them. Let no man say the truth was not known.

All that has passed through you my servant, you openly shared if it concerned others. This was a choice you made to encourage others, a cost that you chose for the sake of your fellow man. The needs of the helpless have been discovered, and they are accounted for in my actions. Those who are not collected will die, but will be raised for judgement. This does not mean they are without hope for eternal life. They who in judgement are found to be loving will be treated lovingly, those who are found to be merciful, will be shown mercy. There are none without sin, and all will be considered by what they have manifested. The Father has incited that the devastation that is coming will be complete, and that it will occur before the time set out for it. This itself is a mercy for all mankind, as what was to be was beyond what mankind has known of suffering.

All that has come to pass will be seen through the truth about existence. When the chosen are collected, the world will reel in anxiety, knowing then that faith and endurance of the faithful was well considered. They who then remain are not known to me, and will therefore be separated from mine because of this. Let there be no question that all whom remain will know that I was the one who claimed his own on behalf of the Father who granted me this life. My authority is over all authorities, and this too will be recognized, although too late for those who denied or defied the truth.

As it stands, many will curse my name because they followed their own will, and their sorrow will be eternal. As my blessings are for the righteous, and are a mark upon them. As my blessings are the fall of the wicked, and the mark of their condemnation.

I hope then that this speaks to mine, and that it is spread as woeful news. Because with me comes death and destruction for the heavens and the earth. And so it comes. All who are witness, hear what is being said, and see that you remain alert. For the Father's timing is upon creation, and none can deny this.

Go now, and share what I have set before you to share. This is done as a service to me, and is itself a mercy that can be accepted, but will act as a crüx for those who deny it. Go, and do this now.

Yes Lord.

An Onlooker

There was a region that had a village and surrounding that village were small groups of farmers, miners and fisherman. The region had a fair leader who wanted nothing more than to see his region prosper and be content.

The winter was only months away. And the harvest of fish has been gathered and prepared by salt and smoke. The farmers had also harvested and were finishing up there grain collection and the milled flour was being bagged. The miners had a few weeks of coal gathering left before the roads into the mountains would be closed for weeks.

The people of the village relied on these materials for there processing of commodities and their own survival, just as, the small outlying groups also relied on the villagers for the purchasing of their raw goods, and their products. So fall was always a time of great activity for both.

This year something had changed. The villagers found trade and investment in a neighboring region. This region had more cultivation of raw materials and therefore always had a surplus. Because of this surplus they sought out the villagers to turn profit. The villagers celebrated this because not only were their needs going to be met early, but the cost of the raw goods was far less than what they had been paying locally.

You see, being in a village gave them more opportunity to explore different avenues as individuals. There was economic, business, law, medicine, sciences, and more specific processing. This type of knowledge base led to a system of education which included skill development like reading and writing, even an appreciation for arts. And for generations this led to a loose society with its own perceptions of individual value.

All the while in the outskirts, the raw material gathering also made developments but were specific to their industry, there was no personal development, and therefore social development was minimal. People had families, worked hard, help their neighbors, raised children to follow in their footsteps. They had no need to explore other means of education because it had not bearing in they survival. And they found appreciation in what the earth provided, and what they could accomplish gave them pride.

When the smaller groups found out that they were no longer able to sell their raw materials to the villagers, they were devastated. Some said violence was the solution, some said look for opportunity in another region, so said begin processing end products themselves. But in each case, what change had brought was a mixture of fear and loathing.

Then the raw materials began to arrive at the village from the other region. The fish were smaller and the transport was done with ice. So the fish themselves still had to be smoked or salted, and they were not fresh any longer. The grain was the grain that was left over from the harvest, and was not full kernel, but the last crop of the season pulled up at the last minute. It also was still in kernels, not processed into flour or bagged. The coal was also not to be desired as it was the edging of the year from mining, and as such was less coal and more stone, having very little burning time. The villagers, angry, made their purchase, and told those they bought the goods from not to return.

Winter hit.

The villagers were aware of the harm they caused the outlying groups. But they were only aware of the harm they created because they had to reconsider them as an alternative to starvation and freezing to death. Had the goods they purchased been of quality, the idea of reconciliation would have never came. The villagers were unable to convince the outlying groups to assist them.

The hard working outlying groups, caring for their neighbors, also had challenges. They had no medicines, and they wanted too much for their raw materials from each other. They also had fewer social skills, and were relatively closed minded, so when the villagers came to ask for renewed partnerships, the outlying peoples mocked them and denied them.

After a winter filled with death and sorrow, spring had a different feeling for the region as a whole. The villagers held the outlying peoples as responsible for crippling their way of life, and the outlying peoples held the villagers responsible for crippling their way of life.

One day a man came to first the outlying people, and the he walked into the village. In both places he gave up his wisdom freely. He said, 'Treat others how you would have yourself be treated.'

No one could suggest otherwise, making this statement truth. The following fall, the region returned to its people, and the fair leader of the region who wanted nothing more than to see his region prosper and be content, was satisfied and had joy. His trip to supply wisdom to his people was a success.

Andrew

There was only one word that came from meditation in the Spirit this morning, a name, Andrew. So I referred to biblical commentaries regarding the disciple Andrew. I offer you the following:

Manliness, a Greek name; one of the apostles of our Lord. He was of Bethsaida in Galilee (John 1:44), and was the brother of Simon Peter (Matthew 4:18; 10:2). On one occasion John the Baptist, whose disciple he then was, pointing to Jesus, said, "Behold the Lamb of God" (John 1:40); and Andrew, hearing him, immediately became a follower of Jesus, the first of his disciples. After he had been led to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, his first care was to bring also his brother Simon to Jesus. The two brothers seem to have after this pursued for a while their usual calling as fishermen, and did not become the stated attendants of the Lord till after John's imprisonment (Matthew 4:18, 19; Mark 1:16, 17). Very little is related of Andrew. He was one of the confidential disciples (John 6:8; 12:22), and with Peter, James, and John inquired of our Lord privately regarding his future coming (Mark 13:3). He was present at the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:9), and he introduced the Greeks who desired to see Jesus (John 12:22); but of his subsequent history little is known. It is noteworthy that Andrew thrice brings others to Christ, (1) Peter; (2) the lad with the loaves; and (3) certain Greeks. These incidents may be regarded as a key to his character.

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The Father sets before the Son those who he deems worthy. We can then see that the Father did indeed do this to Andrew.

But then there is this beautiful characteristic, that perhaps we can consider a spiritual gift of faith. Andrew is shown to bring others that he deems worthy in front of the Son. And the three instances are specific: he brought Simon Peter out of love as an older brother would, he brought the boy who had the loaves out of obedience in service to the Lord, and he brought greeks to witness the Lord's ministry as an olive branch of hope for all mankind. Andrew was just a man who put God first, and looked for ways to put that love into action honorably.

Now, we can also look at Andrew from another perception, a worldly perspective. He was a man of action, not necessarily a man of discernment.

He was a follower of John the Baptist. When John pointed out 'the Lamb of God', Andrew left John to follow Jesus. This is a mark of a man who does not consider outcomes, but instead seeks continuity. This is further seen as we know that Simon Peter and Andrew, after becoming aware of Jesus, returned to fishing. Andrew, saw ministry as an addition to his worldly life, a fisherman first, a righteous man second. Again this shows continuity, a common trait in the old mediation. Andrew found a boy who had but a few small loaves, and brought him before the Lord. An odd move for most, as there was over 5000 mouths to feed. But here is Andrew, a man who is driven by continuity, believed this small offering would at least bring them closer to a resolution. Driven by continuity.

An interesting addition to this would be thr greeks who sought out Jesus. Realize that the disciples were all chosen to bring the tribes of the children of Abraham into this new mediation, we can assume that the issue of compatibility of this new mediation with the greeks was a topic the disciples must have spoken of at length. So here was the Father, setting before Andrew a group of greeks, who had their hearts and minds opened enough to seek out 'this Jesus'. So again, Andrew, driven by a natural desire for continuity, brought these greeks before Jesus.

Andrew was a man not unlike those alive today. Some of us have that drive, driven to forge forward. In the world this is labelled as ambition. In service of the Lord, as a trait reforged by faith, we can see this 'ambition' as eagerness to promote continuity and development.

The dangers of this trait are blind ambition serving the will of the believer. I am sure that most of us have seen this trait in believers who evangelize or organize without seeking to serve through faith and holy guidance in the Spirit. Much of the dark history surrounding Christiandom can be attributed to this kind of error. When ambition overcomes faith for the sake of continuity and/or development.

Faith is the root of the ministry of our Lord. Confidence is the unseen qualities of God, which are contained as the Kingdom. When any of our attributes are given over to service of faith, perfection is the result. Whatever traits you have as a human that stand out as strengths, will be transformed into something beautiful is God is first in you. Allow faith to draw out perfection from your natural state of being, afterall, you are now a child of God.

Blessings

Of Balance

In the Spirit of council, I said to the Lord:

"I sought you out Lord to speak of the ideal of balance. As I thought of it, across my mind came the understanding in a reply that took the form of knowledge being applied by faith. So as I wrote this down the answer was already given. You did this to show me that you show wisdom in ways that are complete.

I write then:

Balance for a believer in the world, is either response to what is set before us by what we then draw out of the kingdom through belief in your authority, or, drawing from the kingdom by belief in your authority which is then supplied opposition by what is set before us. This balance is the physical and spiritual, spiritual and physical.

Is this full by my part Lord?"

His reply:

"What you may also consider is that the one whom is challenged is then of a choice to rely upon themselves and their available knowledge, or, that they can otherwise seek out or shield themselves in the Spirit. For those who do not believe, their reactions are fully based on what they draw from the kingdom for their gain. As a believer, when they draw from the kingdom, it is not for the same purpose. A believer draws from the kingdom to honor the Father. This believer is then given in full and moreso, what is needed."

I the added:

"Lord, some believers draw from the kingdom for gain. Generations have done so because of their belief that it is worldly favor for their recognition of God. Others also do something similar, as they believe that their soul is the center of all good and evil, and their choices describe perfection. I say this because balance is still spiritual and physical through these. I added this because the children of the world comprehend balance without recognizing you, the Father, or the Spirit of holiness."

He responded:

"They belong to a kingdom which will be pulled up by its roots, as it is on land which is not its own. That kingdom is a description of what is holiness but is without righteousness or truth. It is without reason and is without the properties of honor. It glorifies creation to separate itself from the source. With its authority has come its own definition of balance that is based on animalistic and vengeful properties. It is an image of desolation, an abomination of spirit."

I then remarked:

"So the one that comes in his own name and stands where you would stand is the abomination that cause devastation which daniel prophesied. And the balance of spiritual and physical that he will promote through his prophet will be the echo of what this authority has planted. I see."

He qualified, saying:

"What you should consider is how will this be made clear to mankind. They will know it is not whole, as it will not adhere to balance but instead will instill balance through domination and devistation. Yet the children of the world will embrace it because of the gain that they will believe is offered, and the power of the promise it supplies. They will know it is not holy, and they will then consider themselves as God. This is when I will reveal myself, the timing known only by the Father."

I summarized the saying:

"The idea of balance as a believer is something that I feel will help and be encouraging for believers. It helps to awaken them of what they are set upon by. Is there anything else I should offer them in this context?"

He responded saying:

"You know that when you supply what is given to you through the Spirit of council, that those who take it in are shown perfectly the wisdom as fresh from the basket, to fill them to satisfaction. This word I would have you share so they know it is of me."

I asked:

"Should I share also what was said here about the other kingdom, the coming of the unholy, and the children of the world?"

He replied:

"Share in full what has been set upon you, it will honor your place in me, which glorifies the Father's will."

Yes Lord.

See to it.

Yes Lord.

Conqueror

Lord Jesus, I sense your smile and a satisfaction. I did what you suggested and finished what needed to be said. The Father spoke to me and has brought me comfort through the Spirit. Is there more for us to speak of?

He began, stating,

"You may not describe this as important, but allow this which is said to commence fever in you:

There is no confidence in mankind, there is nothing of me that is seen in the world, all that is, is shrouded in darkness. What has to be accomplished is almost at fulfillment, and the coming of the lawless one is upon the horizon. The light which comes will be the last and greatest light that the world has ever known, and with it a fire that consumes. None will escape my judgement, and this is what marks the end of this existence. I have seen enough, I have prepared my soldiers, I am ready to destroy everything that exists, and from what remains, a new kingdom shall arise. 

There is much to what has been said here, and although you do not understand, this is the embodiment of a curse which accomplishes the binding of all evil, and the end of lawlessness. Be this worthy of sharing, do so. It is not something that creates hope, it is the mark of truth which has now been given."

I replied

"This side of you is terrifying to me Lord. I will share only this. I do so because of the sincere fear which it brings me. I love you, this is greater than me in every way. Lord Jesus, how will you separate them?"

He replied,

"They are already separated, my mark is upon those who are asleep and those who are living. The mark of the enemy is on all who remain otherwise. The mark of man is the flesh which they embrace, and the result of their fate is upon them.

Go now, do as you will."

Yes Lord.