Be Hoopoe

We who are in the household of faith have an obligation to the Lord to bring into existence a character and manner of behavior which shows his character and behavior in everything we do.  This can only happen if we remain in him and in his will for us. We are called out of the world for this purpose to produce fruits of morality and justice to the benefit of all in our communities. We are to make his standards our standards and apply the wisdom and knowledge he has provided us according to the living word of God.  If we become like the world in nature and behavior, we shall also experience the judgement and consequences of our rebellion not living a holy lifestyle.   Those who judge themselves by the word of God and repent and are washed and renewed by it constantly exercise Godly wisdom and understanding. This type of self-examination and realignment back into good standing with God the Father and with Christ will save them from many sorrows.  Understand the unfaithful will be judged and punished as the world is dealt with because they do what the world does. 

Some of us have witnessed great things in which the Lord has done in our lives. Things in which many would have seen which would have quickly converted them to the faith in God. However, some of us are more focused on leaders more than the one who Leads them! This should not be so in the household of faith. We must develop our own knowledge and relationship with the Lord so in the time of our wilderness and separations of those things we have found comfort and support in will not cause us to sin when they are removed. Remember the world and world systems and those of it are a snare to those who choose to live a life pleasing to God.  Do not be seduced to going back to the things you know he has and is working with you to release you from for your good. First, he brings us out of (Egypt) the world and then he works to take (Egypt) our customs and worldly nature out of us. 

There is a time in the believer’s condition of oppression in which deliverance will come.  To everything there is a time and a season. So, it is with God’s rescue to those he chooses to protect and to preserve for his purposes. The Lord God has many ways of accomplishing this objective for his faithful ones who love him.  In each of these ways he shows his grace, mercy and salvation is tailored to his will and the purposes he has ordained for each of us. So don’t be startled that some are taken home, and others remain.  Some are freed quicker than others and some vindicated before others.  Regardless of the situation or circumstances in your life and how they begin to present themselves remember he is our Sovereign God and his timing in our lives is perfect.  The work he has begun in us He will complete according to His plan. 

Often, we overlook many of the methods the Lord chastises our citizens due to the overwhelming cries of our sinful actions for justice.  We often equate the consequences to acts of nature and quickly minimize many of the ways the Lord attempts to get our attention.  The word of God speaks of pestilence in the land and Earthquakes in places not known to have experienced them in decades, droughts, floods, fires, storms, etc.  Even the weather of the seasons of Spring, Winter, Summer, and fall are out of their normal order.  The signs in nature and the signs spoken of in the Bible are evident and testify to his judgements and the birth pains preceding the impending time of his coming for his brides.  Judgement, Correction, Removal, and Restoration begins in the household of God and then is extended outside of the house to nations.  

The letters to the churches are to the saints of the Lord. This is an individual message which reaches each one of us in the condition and state of our relationship with Christ Jesus.  As we walk with him, we can read the scriptures and with honesty find ourselves in one of the situations of one of the seven churches. Regardless of which of these seven churches is representative of your status, the Lord gives a loving acknowledgement, corrective or encouraging word to us so that we can adjust to remain in his perfect will concerning us.  We have come this far by faith leaning on the Lord and trusting in his holy word!  Let’s not loose our salvation due to being unwilling to submit to his corrections and directives which he give to us personally for our ultimate good. 

We are in the time of great ridicule and deliberate error in the preaching and application of the word of God. Many have used the bible and positions of authority to seduce others into believing things that those who are mature in the faith will quickly reject.  These are those who have studied to show themselves approved able to correctly understand and apply the word of truth. These are those who can with great confidence stand and defend their faith in Christ using the word of God as intended as a two-edged sword of righteousness.  “Understand beloved ones of Christ” he came to bring a sword not peace to shine the light on ungodliness and conviction of sins unto salvation.  This was to bring distinction between the holy and unholy so that his gift of salvation would be understood not as a condemnation. We are coming to a time were we each will need to be ready with great conviction and knowledge be able to stand and defend our faith and “The Faith in Christ Jesus”

Let’s be honest concerning all our faults and let truth and mercy have its fullness in our lives. Most of us have challenges in exercising ourselves in good judgment.  Wisdom when it comes to speaking the correct things, for the building up of others and not for the destruction of others.  Many of us were assassins of speech able to kill with a few strokes of the tongue. We are now called to apply this mastered skill to the building up of the kingdom of God by the building up of others. Death and life are in the tongue, and we are now called to speak life, peace, hope, love, kindness into the lives of others setting the groundwork for their salvation.  People who are often the most difficult to deal with are usually the most devastated in some area of their life and need your understanding and compassion more than it appears.  Remember a kind word turns away wrath and what’s so ever we bind on earth is bound in Heaven(s) and whatsoever we lose on earth is loosed in Heaven(s). 

We are in a world which now celebrates and encourages all the behaviors hated by our God. These actions have consequences that will produce a harvest of destruction in the lives of those who continue in these ways of living which no escape will be provided. We are in the last days and wisdom and respect for the laws of God are needed and shown in the practicing of them. Its time to deliver yourselves from the evils that come up to you daily.  Temptations are abundant in every shape, and you must be aware of the devices of your enemies when they are exposed to you. You must be ready to make the proper decision that will keep you in the will of God and preserve your life now and in the future. 

Allow the word of God to be written on the tables of your heart.  It is important for your wellbeing to know the laws of God.  First to know them for your assurance of salvation. Next, to be able to understand the word of truth in proper context. Then, for your instruction in holiness and righteousness. Afterwards, for identification of faults, sins, and the washing and renewing of your mind and soul. Also, for the ministry of the lost and of the saints. and finally, for the carrying of our personal cross and the preparation of our departure. This order changes based on the events in your life. Our lives are in the laws of the Lord, as you begin to love his laws and put them into practice. Your love for Jesus is proven to yourself and the Lord. It is written those who love him obey him. 

Often, we should look at our motives and practices to decide if they align to the word of God concerning us. Often, we allow the standards of the world to become intertwined into our beliefs and practices making them no longer fit for proper use in the exercising of Holiness. Harmony with the world is hatred with God.  Please remember the Laws of God are the standards that all of creation exist and operate in according to his perfect will. The laws of the world and the world system operate on its platform which are not consistent to the laws of God. The standards established by the Lord have Spiritual as well as Physical, Mental and Emotional benefits to prosper you and establish you in the beloved in this life and the life to come. The guidelines set up by the god of this world and world systems also have Spiritual as well as Physical, Mental and Emotional gains which at best will prosper you for a period and for some a lifetime without verifying you are in Christ the beloved in this life and the life to come.