Matters of Life

There's such incredible similarities in the Book of Ezra, and the present day. Especially, when we examine what the Lord did in the restoration process. As we dive into this episode, let's be careful to hear and apply all the guidance and instruction the Lord's provided to us for this time and season. 

In this episode we're continuing to learn through Psalm 18, about the right heart, attitude, and motivation we should have before the Lord; as we walk with Him into this season of restoration. 

Let's learn from Psalm 18, about the right heart, attitude, and motivation we should have before the Lord; as we enter into this season of restoration. 

We have entered into a new season; when the Lord is bringing restoration and miraculous works. We must embrace our role in His plan of restoration, to fulfill the work for His glory; having fully entered into Covenant with the Lord. 

We, people, always have a role in the restoration the Lord brings about. As we continue to understand the Lord's heart in restoration, and the judgment that simultaneously occurs; let's also receive knowledge and understanding about our role in the restoration process. So, we can fulfill all the Lord has given us to do; and, fully understand His expectations of us.

The Lord not only delivers; He restores. The Lord is restoring things to how He established them, or the standard / structure He set forth.  We, as His people, must enter into Covenant with Him; and remain obedient to the Lord. Covenant is the container for the blessing, or the deed that gives you ownership to the House; and obedience is the key that unlocks the door, so you may enter and remain.  

The Lord's always looking for someone who will fulfill, or carry out His Will on the earth; while He also looks to see if His Children will enter into alignment with His Word - no matter whom He chooses to use to accomplish His desire. 

As we continue to learn to understand Heavenly Father's Heart, let's understand what's on His heart at this time and season; and, what He requires of us - His people. 

The Lord's desire, or will, is that all should enter into eternal life; with none perishing. We must view the Lord from a righteous perspective; understanding His heart, even when some of the refining processes - like discipline - are experienced. Making us, His children, to be like our Heavenly Father; conformed to the image of His Son, Jesus the Christ.

Let's move into understanding where we go from here? The Lord is prompting people to repent and enter into Him; seeking His Kingdom and His righteousness. A people He's made into kings and priests because of the Blood of Lamb [Jesus the Christ], that when we bring ourselves and all our sin underneath, will be washed away; leaving us white as snow. 

As we continue to examine how this nation arrived at the place it is in, let's receive understanding how we're positioning ourselves before the Lord. Are we taking up the position of those that were against the Lord, leading the charge in carrying out evil and wickedness? Or, are we entering into Divine alignment; letting the Lord lead us and guide us, both, individually and as a nation? 

The Lord is always providing instruction and guidance that enables us to address the areas in our life, society, and nation that are out of alignment with His Covenant. Let's continue to receive that instruction, and apply it to our daily life by making the choice to be separate unto Him. 

Let's continue to dive deeper into the Word of the Lord, gaining insight and understanding into the reasons Israel departed from the Lord, in their personal live and as a Nation; so we can see the areas, aspect, and facets we need to correct in our life. To position us in Divine Alignment with the Lord, ensuring He is leading and guiding us into Himself; and all that's contained within His Covenant.  

The Word of the Lord is given for reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness; so we can gain understanding of what the Lord requires of us at all times. It's not enough that we only enter into Covenant relationship with Him; we must remain with Him. Let's gain some insight into how we can ensure that we remain in close fellowship with the Lord; as individuals, and as a nation, throughout the generations. 

Join John and Special Guest Kimmesha, as we continue our discussion of what it means to know the Lord; learning how to actually enter into a Covenant relationship with Him, and what that looks like. 

A seed brings fruit in kind; and if we truly are Disciples of Jesus the Christ, then we should be bearing the same fruit. Included in that fruit its defending the widow, the orphan, and the poor; not oppressing or extorting them by utilizing the power and resources available to us, in the position we've been entrusted with by the Lord. 

It's easy to examine leaders who are acting wickedly; however, we should examine ourself to see if we are acting in the the same greedy and corrupt manner; or if our heart is fully trusting the Lord. and, are we demonstrating that in all of our actions; at all times.

Let's examine ourselves before the Lord; receiving understanding from Him about the importance of ensuring we only speak the Word of the Lord over every situation.