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JESUS: THE WAY

READ: Exodus 38:18-22

And for THE GATE of the court shall be an hanging of twenty cubits, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework: and their pillars shall be four, and their sockets four.

Exodus 27:14, 16

1. The gate speaks of the fact that there is only one way to heaven. The gate of the court was the only way into the court just as Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father and to the presence today. (John 10:9)

2. The colours of the gate speak of Jesus Christ. The Tabernacle gate was easy to find because it stood out. This speaks of how easy it is for anyone at all to find his way to God through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ stands out. Even those with the lowest understanding can find Jesus because He is the most unusual, amazing and colourful man that walked the earth over two thousand years ago.

3. All the colours of the Tabernacle contrasted sharply with the white tent and speak of Jesus Christ; who is a unique and unusual man. The colours of the Tabernacle contrasted sharply with the tent just as Jesus contrasts sharply with other men. The gate is outstanding! Jesus is outstanding! Jesus’ teaching is outstanding! Jesus’ miracles are outstanding! The healings that Jesus performed are outstanding! Jesus’ rising from the dead makes Him most outstanding!

4. The blue colour in the gate speaks of Jesus Christ coming from the blue sky of heaven.

5. The white colour in the gate speaks of Jesus Christ who is holy and spotless. Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God who was perfect.

6. The purple colour in the gate speaks of the royalty of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the King of kings. When Jesus was tortured, the soldiers put on Him a purple robe.

7. The scarlet colour in the gate speaks of the blood sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for the whole world. His blood flowed from His head, His hands, His feet, His back and His side to save the world.

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THIEVES AND ROBBERS

READ: Job 24:14-18

The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief. ... He is swift as the waters; their portion is cursed in the earth:...

Job 24:14;18

There is a curse on thieves and that curse is proclaimed by God.

Some nations are blessed with honest and sacrificial leaders who labour to build their countries and help the ordinary people. On the other hand, many nations have been run by thieves who have stolen the wealth of their nations. They have systematically stolen the monies of their countries. Some of these thieves are more sophisticated than others. Some steal openly and others steal in a remarkably subtle and clever way. Whatever the style of stealing, it always attracts a curse. This curse on thieves cannot be averted by a prophet who prophesies good things to governmental thieves. This is why politicians who have stolen the wealth of nations rarely enjoy their booty. They and their families are plagued with curses and are unable to climb out of their damnation.

There is a curse on armed thieves who go around from house to house, killing and stealing. The curse multiplies in every nation as the number of armed thieves multiplies. In many nations there are no walls around the house. People dwell in safety and have no need of walls. In many places, however, there is a need for high walls, security cameras, fierce dogs and electric fencing. Surely, the wrath of God is on all armed robbers and they are cursed in every mission they undertake.

Then said he unto me, THIS IS THE CURSE that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: FOR EVERY ONE THAT STEALETH shall be cut off as on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off as on that side according to it.

I will bring it forth, saith the Lord of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: ....

Zechariah 5:3-4.

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TECHNOLOGY

READ: Proverbs 8:1-12

I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

Proverbs 8:12

Riches are not forever. A large church does not automatically continue being large. The power you have over the flock is not automatically transferred to the next generation.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and DOTH THE CROWN ENDURE TO EVERY GENERATION?

Proverbs 27:23-24

Technology is important. Never reject technology. God is a God of new inventions. He is the Creator of the witty inventions that human beings are using freely today.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights,...

James 1:17

Through technology you will gain control of the church and be able to grow into thousands.

One pastor made a comment. He said, “My church is not governed by a piece of paper.” He was rejecting the concept of having a constitution and a set of rules. Do not be impressed by foolish statements that are intended to make you laugh. Such people do not go far in the ministry. I know when I had a crusade with only six hundred people attending and I know when I had a crusade with half a million people attending. If I had not taken data seriously, I would never have known that the crusades had grown. I would have given myself to deception and to the deceivable nature of unrighteousness.

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

2 Thessalonians 2:10.

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SPIRITUAL ANIMALS

READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-9

Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. for they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

1 Thessalonians 5:6-7

All through the Bible, evil spirits are described as animals.

1. Demons are spiritual lions. (1 Peter 5:8). The devil is described as a lion. The lion produces fear when it roars in the spirit.

2. Demons are spiritual dogs. ((Philippians 3:2; Revelation 22:15) Demons are often described as dogs. We are constantly warned in the Bible about dogs. There are spiritual dogs and you must be careful of them.

3. Demons are spiritual frogs. ((Revelation 16:13) John the revelator saw “three unclean spirits like frogs”. Frogs make you feel uneasy and uncomfortable. The very sight of them is unpleasant. I knew of a witch doctor who made his clients swallow frogs alive. They were swallowing evil spirits for powers. The inexplicable unease and stress that you sometimes feel is caused by a demonic presence.

4. Demons are spiritual birds. (Revelation 18:1-2 ) Birds fly around in the air. These demons enter the mind of human beings through the airwaves. I once encountered a woman who had gone mad. She described a bird flying into her head through her ear. She was vividly describing demon activity that had taken over her mind. A bird had flown in and she had gone mad. People without faith will not believe that such things are possible. Whatever is attacking your mind is bound in the name of Jesus!

The fact that demons are described as animals is a revelation for us. We can understand the pattern of demon activity by understanding the activities of animals in the wild. Most of these animals are active in the night. To arrest them, you must be ready to be awake in the night. It is important to stand up throughout the night and fight devils that are roaming around seeking someone to devour.

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GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS

READ: Romans 3:19-26

But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: ...

Romans 5:21

Righteousness is not a feeling. You do not work to gain righteousness. It is impossible to attain God’s standards by your own efforts. Today, if you are born- again, you have been instantaneously transformed into a righteous new man. You cannot be more righteous than the righteousness of God.

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

1 Corinthians 1:30

Any born-again Christian who lives in sin, is living contrary to his new nature. If you continue in sin it is by choice because the power of sin is broken and God has given you a new nature. When you are a new creature it is no longer natural to do evil. It is against your very nature as a new creation.

Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

1 John 3:9

You can only increase your faith in your inherited righteousness. You can only practise more and more of your true nature. When you are conscious of your righteousness in Christ, you will become as bold as a lion.

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION.

Proverbs 28:1

Through righteousness you will rule and dominate in this life. I see you dominating the enemy through righteousness! I see you overcoming your adversities through the gift of righteousness in Christ Jesus! Stand up now and become a world overcomer! You are no longer under condemnation.

...much more they which receive abundance of grace and the GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS SHALL REIGN in life...

Romans 5:17.

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THE GATE

READ: Exodus 38:16-20

The hangings of one side of THE GATE shall be fifteen cubits: their pillars three, and their sockets three . . .And for THE GATE of the court shall be an hanging of twenty cubits, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework: and their pillars shall be four, and their sockets four.

Exodus 27:14, 16

There is a gate to God’s residence. There is a gate to the presence of God!

The gate to the presence of God in the Tabernacle was found in a small section of the white linen cloth. This section of the linen cloth was made out of colourful scarlet, purple and blue material. In other words, the colourful section of the white linen wall was the gate.

The gate to the Tabernacle was the entrance to the open-air compound. In that open-air compound was a tent which housed the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies. The actual presence of God was found in the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies. Every single person, from the High Priest to the ordinary worshipper would have to enter through this single brightly coloured curtain that stood out from the white linen curtained wall.

Jesus Christ is the key to the presence of God. No one can come to the Father unless he comes through Jesus. If you magnify Jesus, you will experience the presence of God. If you set aside Jesus, you will not experience the presence of God. Today, there are ministries that exalt the wisdom and principles of business. Human ideas are magnified rather than the worship of Jesus Christ.

In such places you will not experience the presence of God. You experience the presence of God where Jesus Christ is lifted up. You must be careful to notice the absence of the presence of God. The presence of God is clearly absent in many churches. Many churches are simply lecture halls and motivation centres holding seminars and symposiums. The worship of Jesus Christ and the exaltation of the Son of God are missing in such places. Always remember, you cannot have the presence without the gate!

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