“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” 3 John 4
This apostle whom Jesus loved, John, had “no greater joy” than to hear and know that those he led and discipled were learning and walking in divine truth! What do I rejoice at? What do you rejoice at?
All those who authentically know Jesus should rejoice at His truth making men free (Jn. 8:31-32).
One who doesn’t follow God’s Word simply does not follow Christ! (See Mark 8:34 and John 8:47) Jesus told His disciples to “Follow me.” (Matt. 4:19). He came and died and rose again that He alone might be LORD of all and that His followers would follow Him and not be misled by the many beguilers who insidiously work for His arch enemy (Rom. 14:9; Col. 1:15-17; 2:8-10, 18-19). He told us that the thief has come to steal, kill and destroy the relationship He created us for (Jn. 10:10). This enemy is formidable and has many agents of whom Christ said to “beware” and that they were “ravening (devouring) wolves…(disguised) in sheep’s clothing.” (Matt. 7:15)
Of the heavenly Father and the holy Scriptures, Christ stated “Thy word is truth.” (Jn. 17:17) The deceiver does not want others learning the Word/truth because if they did they (that leader) would no longer have control of that person through deception. That person who personally studies and knows God’s Word and walks in it will not be manipulated, deceived or led astray by one of the goats in the flock of the hordes of self-serving beguilers operating in the church world today.
“By the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.” Psalms 17:4
When individual believers personally learn God’s Word they become armed and dangerous to discern (Heb. 4:12). Their eyes are opened to the truth and false teachers then have no more dominion over them. In fact, such a deceiver is so deluded that he will oust the discerning disciple and vainly think he is doing God’s service for removing the very sheep of the LORD (Jn. 16:1-3).
The apostle Paul wanted the LORD’s people to learn and know God’s Word for themselves. He instructed younger Timothy to “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15)
Make no mistake: All those who are true to the LORD encourage and exhort others to get to know God for themselves by studying His precious Word. The one who wants you blinded is Satan and his “ministers” (2 Cor. 4:4; 11:13-15). Illumination comes through the Scriptures and shines light on the darkness of the enemy and evil men.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalms 119:105
Do you recall that Jesus told us that the evil one and his agents, who hold ministry positions in the modern church, can only mislead those blinded by lack of knowledge for which they will be destroyed if there is no repentance? (Hos. 4:6; Matt. 7:15-23; 22:29)
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.” Hosea 4:6
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err (descend into error), not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.” Matthew 22:29
Make no mistake – Concerning the things of God; What one refuses to learn and therefore doesn’t know, will ultimately kill him.
“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.” Proverbs 1:5
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.” Proverbs 3:13
The Spiritually “Blind”
“Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.” Matthew 15:14
The “ditch” of delusion and ultimately eternal damnation awaits all who allow their hearts to be blinded from the light of the love and truth of Jesus Christ who has come to “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.” (Acts 26:18)
Blind leaders simply cannot mislead illuminated, discerning people. Deception can only be perpetrated upon those who do not know the truth themselves through deep personal study of God’s holy Word.
“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. The law (Word) of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.” Psalms 37:30-31
In this late hour we are seeing so many saints who love the LORD and honor His holy Word being asked to leave their local churches due to their refusal to just go along with the latest unbiblical entertainment paraded as a self-help program, false doctrine, or purpose-driven foolishness. He told us to rejoice when we are persecuted for His holy name and Gospel! (Matt. 5:11-13) It was the modern church of Christ’s day that persecuted and had the very Son of God killed. So, truth-seekers/truth keepers are in good company…YAY Jesus \o/
Jesus told us to “Search the scriptures” because He wantedHis people to know Him and His will and have His illumination (Jn. 5:39).
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12
The LORD and Savior Jesus Christ was intent upon His followers hearing and obeying truth and being made free from sin and religious deception (Matt. 7:15-24; 10:17; 16:6, 11; Lk. 8:12-15; Jn. 8:31-32, 36).
What did Jesus, John, Peter and Paul have that so many in leadership today do not possess? First, they were completely abandoned to the Father and therefore to do His will alone. This canceled any and all self-agenda (Rom. 6:7; 2 Cor. 3:5; 4:5). Second, they each understood that the Word of God, magnified even above His holy name, was and is absolute final authority (Ps. 138:2; Jn. 10:35; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 2 Pet. 1:12-21).
In contrast to Jesus and His holy apostles and prophets, the wolves of our era are cited in Isaiah this way:
“His watchmen (Israel’s leaders) are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.” Isaiah 56:10-12
It’s time to become completely discerning and unimpressed with the foolish and futile nature of sinful man’s education (seminary degrees, etc.). Jesus didn’t have a degree!
The one who studies to show himself approved unto God will be established in divine truth and no longer be moved about with every false doctrine nor tossed around by persuasive men who are using good words and fair speeches to mislead the people (Eph. 4:14; 2 Tim. 2:15; Rom. 16:17-18).
“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.” Ephesians 4:14-15
Beloved, remember that any leader who is not leading people to have a life in the Word for themselves is in the very least suspect as being a false prophet. That person is using his ministry position for his own selfish gain, otherwise he would be leading people to drink from the Fountain of living water for themselves.
“Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.” 1 Corinthians 7:23
So many “community” and other seeker-friendly styled local churches today litter the landscape and are not Holy Spirit led or Bible rich (Col. 3:16) but rather driven by a purpose that is not of divine origin. Those who love God and His Word will not be silent and will be a holy and anointed nuisance to these self-serving CEO’s who possess the purposeof growing their little local church business and not advancing the kingdom of God the way the Word instructs and reveals.
“Beware!” (Col. 2:8)
“Rejoice!” (Ps. 119:162; Matt. 5:11-12; Lk. 21:28)
The kingdom of God is all about the King Himself!
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Abiding
The Good Shepherd and His True Sheep [podcast]

“Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant …” Hebrews 13:20
“To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.” John 10:3
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.” John 10:27-29
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.” 2 Timothy 3:1-13
“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Luke 9:23-25
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Apostasy
Eating the Fat, and Drinking the Sweet! [podcast]

Mourning Trumps Merriment in Christ’s Kingdom
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I’d like to walk in Your bless-ed joy, filling my life to overflowing, no matter what’s transpiring. LORD, I ask You to do Your deeper work in my heart, in my life. Please set apart my life to truly glorify You, being full of the fruits of Your righteousness. In Jesus’ Name, amen.
Everyone desires the joy of the LORD, right? Yes, yet only those who are willing to devour His Word – to get it into their hearts and keep it flowing into their hearts, will experience that great joy of the LORD which is our strength! In context, the joy of the LORD is the strength of those who read it, hear it, embrace it, adhere to it, and keep it flowing into their mind and heart daily! (Nehemiah 8:8, 10)
“So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly (directly), and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. … 10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:8, 10
After they had feasted on God’s Word, the elders of Israel said to them: You are now full of the Word. Now “Go your way”, that is, go home and be blessed to “send portions” of the bounty of the LORD you’ve been filled with today to overflowing. “Freely ye have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8) Let your cup run over and bless others! Let your light shine into others, may your cup run over onto others, to bless them with the bountiful blessings of the LORD you have received.
We have to eat the fat and drink the sweet of the Word of God to be filled with the joy of the LORD which is our strength!
“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16
Nourishing the Body of Christ
“If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.” 1 Timothy 4:6
DO people know they can find the rich treasures of God’s Word when they walk into your life, when they visit your social media page? (Colossians 3:16) Will they be “nourished” by the milk and meat of God’s bless-ed Word when they are graced to be in your company?
“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise.” Proverbs 21:20
Holy Father, we ask You in the name of Jesus to make us happy in Jesus as You’ve forgiven and freed us from our sin and so of all people on Your earth, only Your people can be truly happy in Thee dear LORD. Please bless each of Your beloved saints to be anointed for the death and burial of the self life and raised up in Your blessed resurrection grace and joy. In Jesus’ name let it be dear LORD.
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” John 15:11
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Apostasy
Pride and False Prophets [podcast]

“And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:11
What’s the difference between true and false servants of the LORD?
Jeremiah 23 is essential concerning recognizing the “MANY false prophets” which Jesus foretold would “deceive MANY” in this late hour before His return (Matthew 24:11).
True servants of the LORD stand in the counsel, the WORD of the LORD and not in the evil imaginations, dreams, or visions of their own wicked hearts.
Jeremiah 23
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.
17 They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.
18 For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it?
19 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.
20 The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.
21 I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
22 But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.”
ARE YOU in God’s Word daily or have you backslidden? It’s either one or the other.
True servants of the LORD, as was the case with Paul and Timothy, will get YOU into God’s Word for yourself…
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” 1 Peter 2:2
So both the LORD’s apostle Paul and the apostle Peter instructed believers to get into the Word of God for themselves – to “study” and to “desire” it. Any man pretending to represent Christ and not do this very thing repeatedly is a bona fide wolf in sheep’s clothing, a devil.
Imagine parents who continued to feed their infant and never taught that baby to pick up the spoon and feed themself…. so that child would perpetually be dependent upon someone else feeding them…. in the natural this is unheard of, yet it’s rampant in that which claims to be Christ’s “church.”
Read Jeremiah 23.
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” James 4:6-10
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1
Pride vs Humility
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18) True humility before God first, then men, always wins – “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” (James 4:10)
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