July 8, 2022

We sat in the dark without air conditioning for four hours last night. A storm came through and blew out our transformer. Lightning struck close to the house; I know this because I heard it and saw it simultaneously. We sometimes take for granted the continuous supply of electricity until it’s gone. And of course, since I live in Florida and the heat is sweltering, it got hot inside fast! So today, I’m looking to purchase a battery-powered fan! 

Can you imagine living in a world where the Holy Spirit doesn’t exist? He is essential to our walk with the Lord and a continuous power supply. Where would we be today if we hadn’t received power from on high, the gift of the Holy Spirit? Would we have been able to hold onto our belief in Jesus, or would it diminish as the worldly lifestyle slowly seeps into our being? It’s not worth living in a world without the power of Jesus. The Bible says hell will be unbearable and hotter than a blazing furnace. Jesus won’t be in hell; he will be with us, maintaining a perfect temperature and showering us with his love.

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. Isaiah 60:1-2

July 7, 2022

I planted my seeds on July 4th, and they are already popping up! We had a heavy downpour on the 5th, and I thought it had washed away the seeds, but it didn’t, and now they are sprouting! It’s been so long since I planted a garden that I had forgotten how exciting it was to see the blessings of God come to fruition. If a food plot is this exciting, imagine how exciting it will be to see the fruits of our labor when God shows us the crop of people we’ve harvested for Jesus. Stay active, keep cultivating the soil and planting seeds, and like my garden, God will water it with rich fertile water from heaven. We are nearing the harvest time, and I expect it to be abundant. He said his word would not return void so let’s keep spreading its seed. 

“And as for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the LORD: “My Spirit that is upon you, and my words that I have put in your mouth, shall not depart out of your mouth, or out of the mouth of your offspring, or out of the mouth of your children's offspring,” says the LORD, “from this time forth and forevermore.” Isaiah 59:21

July 6, 2022

Richard’s dad, God rest his soul, collected everything! He had a self-storage built for investment; however, he filled nine or ten units with his stuff. Now, it’s under contract and expected to close any day, which means those units had to be vacated. Our guys have spent a couple of weeks finding room elsewhere for everything. One of the units had a gorgeous dining room set with a table that seats 12. I’ve always longed to have a table that seats my entire family because, as a kid, I detested having to sit at the “kids table.” I have two dining room sets in my house now! However, when they started bringing in the table, I realized that it was more than the table; there was more furniture than I expected. Now my enclosed back porch is full. Thankfully, Richard’s sister is taking some of it. Still, my house looks like a used furniture storehouse. 

What is the spiritual significance of my situation? Here’s my thought, if you haven’t filled your storehouse, maybe it’s time, but I’m not talking about furniture; you may need a supply of food. The world is heating up, and evil cannot continue at the pace it’s going without facing the wrath of God, and we need to prepare so we don’t become collateral damage in his quest to rid the world of disgust. Make a plan and carry it out. Our hope is in Jesus, but we must be wise.

According to their deeds, so will he repay, wrath to his adversaries, repayment to his enemies; to the coastlands he will render repayment. So they shall fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come like a rushing stream, which the wind of the LORD drives. “And a Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from transgression,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 59:18-20

July 5, 2022

It’s late to be planting a garden, and this Florida heat is oppressive, but I thought I would grow a few things to see what happens. The worst-case scenario is that little or nothing pops up; however, I will have a plot prepared for the fall if I keep the weeds under control. As I was clearing the rest of the ground, I noticed that certain weeds would come out quickly, then others had deep roots that I struggled to pull up. It was just after 7 am; it was a little cooler, so I thought the bugs would leave me alone; I was wrong! As I tried to pull up those weeds with the long roots, gnats began aggravating me, almost to the point I was about to give up. I kept going, swatting away the gnats and digging deep to get the long-rooted weeds out. Knowing that lessons come from struggles, I prayed and told the Lord I understood what he was teaching me. Shortly after that, the bugs left me alone, and I finished clearing the garden. Here’s the lesson: when you are trying to come clean and stop sinning, the enemy will send a battalion of warriors to go after you, hoping you will give up, so he can keep you oppressed. Don’t stop! Keep moving forward; it may not be easy, but it will be worth every effort you put into it. The rewards for obedience to God are more significant than any agreements you might have with the devil.

but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear. Isaiah 59:2

Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. The LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice. Isaiah 59:15 

July 4, 2022

It rained a couple of inches yesterday. After it stopped, I went outside to check on my newly planted fruit trees and see if the pond was filling. I noticed two drain pipes with water flowing into the pond. I traced them back to the driveway, where there was a large puddle. I couldn’t see the pipe but could see that the water from the puddle was flowing toward what might have been the beginning. I decided to dig out the roots and debris to see if it would help it flow faster; it worked! The puddle emptied in a matter of minutes, and the water quickly poured out the end of the pipe into the pond. 

Today is the perfect day to gain your independence! If you are having trouble hearing the voice of God, could you have some debris blocking the entry? Have roots and other things gathered prohibiting the Holy Spirit from flowing freely? Ask God to help you clear your mind of the encumbrances and set you free from the emotional bondage in which the enemy has you chained. Liberty and freedom are yours; all you have to do is ask, and the Holy Spirit will flow through you like a spring of water, and you will be like a watered garden.

“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Isaiah 58:6

 And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. 

July 3, 2022

I can’t make this stuff up! Look at the headline in the second portion of Isaiah 56: ISRAEL’S IRRESPONSIBLE LEADERS

Here is one of the verses that go with that heading:

The dogs have a mighty appetite; they never have enough. But they are shepherds who have no understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each to his own gain, one and all. Isaiah 56:11

It’s like history is repeating itself, only it has spread like wildfire throughout the entire world. We have all seen some leaders we could swear are drunk while giving their television interviews. They aren’t’ even trying to hide it!

“Come,” they say, “let me get wine; let us fill ourselves with strong drink; and tomorrow will be like this day, great beyond measure.” Isaiah 56:12

It is imperative that we stay close to Jesus to get us through this challenging time and continue to pray that our government is replaced by people who sincerely trust in the Lord.

July 2, 2022

I've been digging in the dirt and tilling the soil. Planting various kinds of shrubs and trees; some produce fruit, and others produce leaves for teas. I'm also getting a bed ready for a few vegetables and peas. While the world is distraught over its government's move toward tyranny, I will stay busy in the garden and find my peace. Whether we live or die, we will have peace because of our faith in the Lord.

For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 57:15

However, the tyrants will never be at peace. Their push to enslave, press down, and overtake will result in their demise. They will struggle in their pursuit and anguish in their death. I don’t feel sorry for them, but my heart breaks for those who blindly follow. God help them because they know not what they are doing, and allow us to gain the strength from you to overtake our enemies. May those who can’t see open their eyes so we can work together to defeat this evil.

But the wicked are like the tossing sea; for it cannot be quiet, and its waters toss up mire and dirt. There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 57:20-21

July 1, 2022

Many things are happening that should place the United States back on track. The Supreme Court made a decision that may put unelected officials back in their place and make congress responsible for making the rules. Their ruling against the EPA to limit their power to control greenhouse gasses and climate change could affect other agencies. Now, instead of the Constitution being in the background, it has been placed in the forefront, and true freedom is just beyond the horizon. The rules and restrictions made on a whim by liberal heads will be limited. I hope this means what I think it means; that all the three-letter agencies (CIA, FBI, IRS, etc.) will have their hands tied, and that’s great news for us. This Independence Day may be the best one we have ever seen. 

One of my missions is to help Christians rid themselves of the restrictions and limits placed on them by the enemy so they will be free. I hope that the United States is slowly experiencing that same kind of sloughing off of old and tired rules that restrict all of us from true freedom. Pray that this American dream comes true.

“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it shall make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.” Isaiah 55:12-13

June 30, 2022

As June ends, let's change our focus from the worldly stresses for a moment and look to God and his promises to his children. 

"Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Isaiah 55:1-2

How can we eat and drink without paying? This invitation to eat is spiritual, though I do not doubt that when Jesus comes to rule and reign, we will eat, drink, and be merry for eternity. Until then, we must seek satisfaction by consuming the Word of God as our portion. Jesus paid the price; it is his money we are spending. He is our drink when we are thirsty and our food when we are hungry.

We waste a lot of time worrying ourselves over things that don't matter. We live in this world, so I don't think we can ignore what is happening, but we shouldn't become consumed and weighed down by it. We must strike a balance and not become overwhelmed with situations and circumstances. Open your hearts to hear what the Lord is saying; recline at the table with him, dip your bread in the wine, and consume the rich food and drink that only he can provide.

The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. Revelation 22:17

June 29, 2022

I know this world is getting a bit sketchy, but the wins for liberty we’ve had over the last few days are a beacon of hope for a peaceful future. Though we had some successes, some things still make you wonder what in the world is going on. If you get a chance, look up CERN. They are doing some things and have created a machine that deals with particles; I don’t understand the scientific language or know enough about this to be chiming in, but I found an article that explains it. You’ll have to look for it; I’m not posting it. They are the ones who have a scientist on their staff that created the internet! They are entirely demonic! Remember the Tower of Babel and the people trying to reach God? These scientists may be trying to do the same and get to God through some kind of portal. I don’t know if their goal is to reach God or become like God, but no matter what, it’s not good. Will God confuse the language and take down the internet? The internet has made it so our languages are not confused anymore, and we can communicate worldwide like in the days of Babel. It gets worse, but I’ll let you do your own research. 

Here’s the good news; we don’t have to worry! God’s love will not depart from us! I’m only telling you this to make you aware, so when you see the hand of God moving, you will know it is him and not evil.

no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from me, declares the LORD.” Isaiah 54:17

June 28, 2022

How can anyone, especially those of the Jewish faith, read Isaiah 53 and deny that Jesus is the Messiah? The Old Testament is their very own Bible! I guarantee they are like most Christians and have never read it. Jesus is the thread that runs the entire length of the Bible, Old, and New Testaments, and if you were to pull that thread out, it would fall apart. He was there from the beginning of Genesis clear through to Revelation. Even Isaiah, having never met him in the flesh, knew he was, and is, and is to come, because he tells us that he makes intercession for us. The King James Version says he “made” intercession; however, the version I use, The English Standard Version, says “makes.” Both are accurate because he interceded then and continues to, but the ESV shows the unbelievers that he’s still alive. The difference in these versions shows how one little letter can change an outcome of a verse and how important it is to cross-reference your preferred version to other versions. If you have a Jewish friend that denies that Jesus is the Messiah, show them Isaiah 53 in their Bible; it uses the word “made” in its version. It could change their life!

Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors. Isaiah 53:12

June 27, 2022

Because we were thrust into a business that we didn’t create, the circle of people we meet has grown. Sometimes the Holy Spirit indicates their character; some people are good, some are not. Then there are those you meet, whether in business or church, that you know you love immediately. I had that encounter at church yesterday. I stay to myself most of the time because I’m a bit introverted, so I remain cautious and alert, but the Holy Spirit prodded me to approach a beautiful soul, and I’m so glad I listened to him. It’s the next day, and I’m still thinking about her! I don’t know if God plans for us to become friends, but her spirit speaks to mine, so whether we are friends outside of the church or if she has been placed in my life to admire from afar, I do not know, but what I do know is that she is my sister in Christ and that’s enough. God may have placed her in front of me to anchor me to this new church we are attending. We’ve been wondering about the vast desert of churches for many years now and need a place to call home. I hope this is it!

If you get nothing from this message today, know this, God has given you a sense about people; listen to it. He will show you their character before committing to them, which is a good thing.

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” The voice of your watchmen—they lift up their voice; together they sing for joy; for eye to eye they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Isaiah 52:7-8

June 26, 2022

Considering what we've seen over the last couple of days, we know our mission is incomplete. I am exceedingly sorrowful over the people who have fallen for the lie that they are saved and believe that killing the body of an unborn child is acceptable to God. The Holy Spirit is not stirring within them, and that's a sure sign that they don't have Jesus. I find it especially harrowing to see them post their murderous opinions and then spend the rest of the day posting Bible verses and biblical truths. But isn't that the way Satan uses people by telling them that this tiny error won't send them to hell and then get them to claim Christ to confuse their unsaved friends? Pointing out the lost in our churches may have been God's plan so we can teach them the truth. It may be a hard sell; the minds of some millennials have received training to agree with the enemy's lies through their public education and television programming. I know because I raised four millennials and had to deprogram them while they were still very young. I believe that once saved, always saved, but only if there is true salvation in Jesus. Some people are faking it, but we want them to make it!

These two things have happened to you— who will console you?— devastation and destruction, famine and sword; who will comfort you? Your sons have fainted; they lie at the head of every street like an antelope in a net; they are full of the wrath of the LORD, the rebuke of your God. Isaiah 51:19-20

June 25, 2022

God wins! He always wins! So many things about yesterday's reversal of the unconstitutional law point to God's timing. Here are a few of my observations: We started the day with the stars aligned - a sign in the heavens. Look at the date: 6/24/2022 = 666 if added, and it could also be considered 2/3 = 66.6. I believe 33 is demonic because 1/3 is the number of wicked angels that God tossed out of heaven. The scripture in Revelation 13:18 says: "This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast," but goes further: "for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666." It says to calculate, so is 666 the answer to the calculation, or is he giving us a clue? I don't know; I'm just thinking out loud. 

Further observation; Are we getting ready to enter the jubilee? It's been 49 years and five months since the unconstitutional law was approved, and now it's gone! In the Old Testament, the jubilee was declared during the 49th year. You may think I'm stretching it a bit, but God is a perfectionist, so it makes sense. Who else could line up the stars and then dry up the supply of children for the worship of Moloch all at the same time? I am still jubilant over yesterday's decision. Don't allow negativity to sideline this fantastic time in history. Yes, those demons will be stirred, and we may have to contend with them, but God is in control; they are not! 

June 24, 2022

Did anyone get up early to see the planets in alignment? I’m an early riser, so I looked into the sky when I took my dogs out, and sure enough, there they were! It was probably the first time I’ve known, for sure, that I’ve seen the planets we hear about from the astronomers. 

I get up super early and have done so for years. It’s quiet, except when the birds wake up. I get up early to hear God through the Holy Spirit; he is my teacher. I read the scriptures and relate them to moments in my daily life. The truth is, I wake up early to receive my blessing. If spending time with God is selfish, then I’m selfish. Even when I have pressing matters that come by surprise, God always carves out time in my hectic schedule to sit down with me. Am I special? Am I one of God’s favorites? Absolutely! But so are you! We have different purposes in God’s kingdom. Mine is to highlight God’s word and help you see that it is relatable for today. It can be scary putting forth some of the topics I share, but I pray and make sure what I’m telling is trustworthy and true. Relax, you may not know your purpose, but God uses you even when you are unaware. I was so obnoxious about knowing that I begged him daily to show me my purpose and give me a voice, and he finally relented. That’s why I have no problem relating this aspect of my life to Isaiah through these verses:

The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. Isaiah 50: 4-5

June 23, 2022

The people we are currently trying to save are a part of the system and consider us their enemies. Even though the facts seem evident, these people have bought into the lies and covered their eyes and ears to the truth. They are well educated in the universities and secondary schools, but their educators and professors programmed them to believe that Christians are gullible and the government is to be revered. They are caught in a trap and have come to love their oppressor and will fight to the bitter end to protect them. Don’t stop telling them what’s going on. At some point, as the Lord allows, they will begin to see, and God will release them from their bondage.

Can the prey be taken from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be rescued? For thus says the LORD: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken, and the prey of the tyrant be rescued, for I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. Isaiah 49:24-25

June 22, 2022

When you come down hard on the people of God, you can't expect to continue in your cruel ways. Take a look at what's happening around the world. Those who've taken the evil treatment are beginning to succumb to its poison. Who've pushed this nonsense on the people of the world? The celebrity leftists and the government. Look at them now; they are beginning to reap the reward of their evil intentions, whether they knew what they were doing or not. But they are not stopping! Now, the tiniest of their flock are in harm's way; the truth is, those babies have probably already been poisoned through their parent's compliance. Look at the young men who've complied; they are dropping dead from heart attacks! Soon, there will be no liberal or compliant men to reproduce children. Who's left? Christians, conservatives, and those not willing to follow the trend. I have toyed with whether my point of view is staying on track with love, but it's only an observation, and I don't wish fatality on this twisted bunch of people. I have asked myself if this could be God's way of separating the wheat from the tares. I don't know, but eventually, we could be the only ones left alive. Satan's plan could backfire. I guess he didn't think this through to the end.

Now therefore hear this, you lover of pleasures, who sit securely, who say in your heart, “I am, and there is no one besides me; I shall not sit as a widow or know the loss of children”: These two things shall come to you in a moment, in one day; the loss of children and widowhood shall come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the great power of your enchantments. Isaiah 47:8-9

As a reminder from my post on June 19th:

I know many, even some who read my post, have taken that treatment; there is hope for you. Don’t be dismayed. God knew this would happen, so he gave us a verse.

Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Luke 10:19

June 21, 2022

It happened again! An immediate answer to prayer. It looked like the storm was going to go around us, the radar confirmed it, and my newly planted trees needed water. I stood outside praying that God would release the rain so I wouldn’t have to water them, but I got no more than a drizzle. I came back inside and asked Richard to pray, and it began pouring! We both started crying! For as much stuff as we’ve had to deal with lately, God made it known at that moment that he saw and heard us and was pouring his love upon us. Was I being spoiled? Probably. I could have watered them myself, but think about how wonderful it is to see God’s blessing raining down from the sky only minutes after praying. There is strength when we pray together in one accord. Today, let’s pray together for God to sleigh the forces of evil, for Jesus to come and rule, and for peace on earth under his reign. It’s biblical. He’s promised. Maybe if we synchronize our prayer, he will hear us and heal our land. 

And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12

I declared them to you from of old, before they came to pass I announced them to you, lest you should say, ‘My idol did them, my carved image and my metal image commanded them.’ “You have heard; now see all this; and will you not declare it? From this time forth I announce to you new things, hidden things that you have not known. Isaiah 48:5-6

June 20, 2022

Saturday morning, we had a bit of a scare. Our little dog, Coco, got lost in our yard. I mean, she knew where she was, but we didn't. She wouldn't come when we called. We thought she may have gone under the fence, so I scoured the neighborhood, going into other people's backyards looking for her. I finally got a call from Richard telling me she was at the front door waiting for us to let her in. Who knows where she was? She's a little fatty and probably found something to eat in the yard, under a bush where we couldn't see her. I was praying for her to come back, but it took Richard praying to get her to show up. You must get to praying if you haven't prayed for your lost family or friends. Maybe God is waiting to hear your voice concerning this all-important matter before he brings them to salvation. There are still a lot of lost souls out there that need to know how important they are to God and that they are missing out on feeling his love for them. They are waiting on you to let them in! Let's all make a concerted effort to reach out to God on behalf of the lost.

“Listen to me, you stubborn of heart, you who are far from righteousness: I bring near my righteousness; it is not far off, and my salvation will not delay; I will put salvation in Zion, for Israel my glory.” Isaiah 46:12-13

June 19, 2022

For the sinister governments worldwide who insist on a treatment that doesn’t work for the purpose they say, I have a verse for them. If I hadn’t heard an enemy representative say it, I wouldn’t have believed that depopulation was their plan. They didn’t misspeak. The treatment is working, but the opposite of what they say the purpose is. Remember, the enemy is a liar.

For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens (he is God!), who formed the earth and made it (he established it; he did not create it empty, he formed it to be inhabited!): “I am the LORD, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:18

I know many, even some who read my post, have taken that treatment; there is hope for you. Don’t be dismayed. God knew this would happen, so he gave us a verse.

Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. Luke 10:19

No matter what the enemy’s agenda is, God is in charge. He will only let things go the enemy’s way for so long before he ruins him. It’s coming; wait for it!