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"Reflections Upon Reflections" [of
The Father's Heart]
...."You, in Your great compassion,
did not forsake them in the wilderness; The pillar of cloud did not leave them
by day, to guide them on their way, nor the pillar of fire by night, to light
for them the way in which they were to go".... Nehemiah 9:19
NASB
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"TRUE" RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FATHER AND HIS WORD
"PRECEDES" TRUE RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL OTHERS
Words of
Prophecy
* Idolatry, in any of its forms,
precludes one from exercising a true and pure love for Me and gaining and/or
maintaining a "knowing" [assurance - revelation] of My Will - and all that it
encompasses. If one "maintains" idolatry in their life it is certain that they
will be incapable of discerning that which is of My Provision for them and that
which is not. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance for those of My children
who have "allowed" themselves to remain in bondage to the spirit of idolatry to
forsake [in their heart - and physically if necessary] all that stands between
them and true relationship with Me in this most critical hour. For, truly I say
to you, I will now move forth in great power to both judge and expose EVERY
element of idolatry and rebellion in the midst of those who call themselves Mine
[1 Corinthians 3:10-15].
* Satan knows well the severe damage that
My "unlimited" power [which is the spontaneous by-product of true agreement
{unity} and one accord] does to his strongholds of fear and control and, thus,
he will fight VERY intensely [and with everything he can] in his attempt to
prevent My children from entering into true Covenant-relationship - on ANY level
[first with Me - and then with each other]. There is indeed a price to pay [the
giving of one's heart wholly to Me - and the continual laying down of one's life
for another] for one to enter into [and abide in] true Kingdom-relationship and,
thus, many never rise beyond a "soulish" relationship [a relationship bound by
emotional attachment and self-desire] with each other - far, far below that
which I intended for My people.
...."Again I say to you, that if
two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for
them by My Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered
together in My name, I am there in their midst".... Matthew 18:19-20
NASB
* True friendship [covenant-relationship] in the Body of
Christ is an eternal bond - both forged and sustained [maintained] by My love,
alone [Proverbs 17:17].
* Soulish relationship is acceptable to
many in the midst of My people but falls FAR short of My Will, and My highest
blessings concerning true "covenant-relationship".
* It is ONLY as
a heart is first given "wholly" to Me that it can ever be wholly given to love
and trust another in true Covenant-relationship [marriage, friendship, ministry
etc. in the Kingdom]. The true Covenant-relationship that I have ordained for My
people is literally a manifestation of Heaven on earth - devoid of the soulish
entrapments and self-seeking and controlling [dominating] ways of the "lower
life". In this hour, I am raising up "glorious connections" that will manifest
the reality of true Kingdom-relationship [on every level of relationship], and
it is certain that they will be a great "sign and wonder" to all who cross their
path.
...."He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one
who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love
him and will disclose Myself to him......... If anyone loves Me, he will keep My
word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode
with him".... John 14:21,23 NASB
...."He who loves father or
mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more
than Me is not worthy of Me".... Matthew 10:37 NASB
...."Truly I
say to you, unless you repent [change, turn about] and become like little
children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom
of heaven [at all]"..... Matthew 18:3 The Amplified
Translation
...."All Your works shall give thanks to You, O LORD,
and Your godly ones shall bless You. They shall speak of the glory of Your
kingdom and talk of Your power; To make known to the sons of men Your mighty
acts and the glory of the majesty of Your kingdom. Your kingdom is an
everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations"....
Psalms 145:10-13 NASB
"true"- real; genuine; unswervingly
faithful and loyal;
"avenue"-
a means of access or attainment; a way or means of entering into or approaching
a place;
"The Kingdom"- is the
sphere of spiritual reality in which the Church [both individually and corporately] is to
"live move and have their being" [in
Christ]. It is the place wherein Jesus is truly recognized [both in one's words and actions] as King
of kings and Lord of lords [Revelation
19:11-16]- by those who truly love Him. It is a place "far above" the
"world" [Ephesians 2:6] - and the
fear, pride, rebellion, division, strife, jealousy and darkness [confusion] therein.
"True"
relationship with the Father and His Word [Will] "precedes" [is the catalyst of - and the only avenue for]
true relationship with all others. Indeed, it takes a heart that is
"wholly" given to God for one to enter into "true" Covenant-relationship [on any level] in the Kingdom. For without
a heart that is "wholly" given to to the Father [and His highest purposes] "self" will, to
some degree, remain on the throne of one's heart thus, precluding the flow of
God's Love between the individuals involved [corporately] - and between them and the
Father. In the "sphere" [realm] of
the Kingdom, God's Love flows freely [unhindered] between those who are
"abiding" [dwelling] there - without
exception. |
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