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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

2 Ways - Make Right Choices

Wade E. TaylorAnd it came to pass, that as the people pressed upon Him to hear the Word of God, He stood by the lake of Gennesaret, and saw two ships standing by the lake... Luke 5:1-2
Notice that the people were "pressing upon Jesus to hear the Word of God." Whenever we take a step toward the Lord, He will respond and begin to draw us closer to Himself.
There will always be "two ships" (two possibilities) in our spiritual life experience. These are placed in our path by the Lord to cause us to make a choice. Jesus will never enter the ship that relates to our self-life (our being in control of all that we say and do). When we make the right choice, Jesus will enter the ship that relates to His will and purpose for us, and become active in our spiritual life experience.

And He entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And He sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Luke 5:3

The "land" speaks of our self-life, in which we are in control and can do as we please. The "water" represents the realm of the Spirit, where the Lord is in control. For us to be "thrust out a little from the land" speaks of giving up the right to do as we please, so Jesus can bring us into a submissive, cooperative relationship with Him.

Here we will be "made ready" to function in the deeper realms of the Spirit (He sat down and taught the people). As we continue to make the right choices, the "water" will gradually become deeper and deeper until our feet can no longer reach the bottom.

...At the noise of [Your] waterspouts: all [Your] waves and [Your] billows are gone over me. Psalm 42:7
This tells us that the Lord is in control (all Your waves and billows are gone over me). Only now could Jesus say the following:

Now when He had left speaking, He said to Simon, "Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught." Luke 5:4

The heart consecration that we make by choosing to be obedient will prompt (release) Jesus to step into our "boat" (our life experience).

Our "willing obedience" is the determining factor in our becoming an overcomer. Being an "overcomer" is not the result of or the reward for something that we do. Rather, it relates to the intent and issues of our heart, which determines our actions.

"Blessed are the Poor in Spirit"
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 5:3

Our being "poor in spirit" means that we have come to the end of our "self-life." We have placed ourselves and all that relates to us under the headship of Jesus. We are now subject to the government of God, and as long as we walk in submission and obedience, it can be said that we are an "overcomer."

We can only be obedient when it is possible for us to be disobedient. Therefore, the Lord will place circumstances in our path which will force us to make a choice. Thus, there were "two ships." This also relates to the two trees in the Garden of Eden – the "tree of life," and the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil."
And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, "Of every tree of the garden [you may] freely eat: but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil [you shall] not eat of it: for in the day that [you eat] thereof [u shall] surely die." Genesis 2:16-17

The Lord placed man in a probationary environment so he could be tested. Just as Jesus stepped into one of two ships, two trees were placed in the midst of Adam's daily activities as the means by which this testing would be accomplished. These two trees are diversely different in their intent and purpose. Adam was told 2 freely partake of the one; but he was forbidden to eat of the other.

The "tree of life" relates to a lifestyle in which Adam lived in a dependent union with the Lord. He could only abide in this realm by partaking of the "tree of life" daily (communion). This confirmed and maintained his full dependence upon his Creator.  A description of the "tree of life" is found in Isaiah, chapter 53, which reveals that Jesus is the tree of life (a root out of a dry ground).

A Wondrous Glory Which Cannot Be Described, Only Experienced
For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: He [has] no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him. Isaiah 53:2

Jesus is seen by fallen mankind as offering nothing that would (to them) make Him desirable. The beauty of Jesus is therefore within, and is recognized only by spiritual perception through "regeneration" and Holy Spirit "enabling."

The "tree of knowledge" relates to our "earthly" life that results from Adam's transgression in which he chose to become independent from God. The fruit of this tree appears to us as being very pleasant to our eyes, and desirable as food.

By divine intent, the way of the flesh is appealing to every aspect of the fallen human makeup, whereas spirituality is seemingly uninviting. It would seem that spirituality should have been made attractive, and sin ugly. Therefore, we might ask, "Lord, why did you make our self-life attractive, rather than our spirituality?"

There is an answer. This high calling of spirituality can be gained only by making the right choices. And, the Lord has not made this easy.  For many are called, but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14
Or, "Few will pay the price in order to be chosen."

By divine design, there is a price to our being chosen by the Lord. Therefore the Lord placed the beauty within, which can be seen only by spiritual perception, and given only to those who truly desire Him (those who pressed upon Jesus to hear the Word).

Outwardly, the tabernacle in the wilderness was covered with ugly badger skins, but within it had a beautiful royal blue covering and the Lord's Shekinah presence. It contained a wondrous glory which cannot be described, only experienced.

Press On For the Prize
But from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of the Heavens is taken by violence, and the violent seize on it. Matthew 11:12 Darby

By divine arrangement, it takes a determined effort to press through to behold the beauty of the Lord. Few will push past the hindrances to gain this prize. Paul said:
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

This prize is not Heaven, which is included in our redemption.  Rather, the prize is being seated with Jesus in His throne, experiencing an active, cooperative relationship with Him (as a son), while we maintain our times of fellowship and communion with Him (as His Bride).

His lord said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant; [you] have been faithful over a few things, I will make [you] ruler over many things: enter [you] into the joy of [your] lord." Matthew 25:23

May each of us continue to press toward this prize, and rise above all that seeks to hinder our spiritual progress, or turn us away from becoming an overcomer (one who is seated with Jesus in His throne as His Bride).

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne. Revelation 3:21

At this present time, we have the opportunity to make the right choices, which will determine which "ship" we will be found in. May we be among those who will be "launched out into the deep" in that day.

And he that overcometh, and keepeth My works unto the end, 2 him will I give power over the nations: and he shall rule them w/a rod of iron... Revelation 2:26-27

Wade E. Taylor
Wade Taylor Ministries

Email: wade@wadetaylor.org

About Wade Taylor: Wade has been serving others as a teacher and spiritual father for over 50 years. He is respected and loved by many for his quality of spirit and walk with his Lord. He is an anointed author, bringing forth deep truths of the Spirit with a clarity and simplicity that draws the reader up into a closer walk w/the Lord Jesus Christ.

Word 4 The Next 10 Years

Steve ShultzFrom the desk of Steve Shultz:
Curt Landry visited me in my home probably 3-4 years ago. He is a prophetic teacher who also operates w/a prophetic gift himself. Over the years since the Elijah List formed, we have majored on words of encouragement, however, there is a time 2 warn also:

Acts 11:27-29 During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them, named Agabus, stood up and thru the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world. (This happened during the reign of Claudius.) The disciples, each according 2 his ability, decided 2 provide help 4 the brothers living in Judea.

I pray we all are as prepared as we can be, and the abundant, miraculous life in Christ will grow as well.
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Curt LandryAs we cross over the threshold of time and enter into a new season – the Hebraic year 5772 – I find myself echoing the Lord as He asks the Church this question, "Will u come up higher still?"

The Lord is calling 4 His Church 2 rise up in this hour, far beyond the reaches of familiarity, and begin 2 assume her rightful position within His Kingdom

5772/2012 will be marked as a year of numerous catastrophic events throughout the world, from natural disasters, 2 financial distresses, wars and rumors of wars – everything that can and has been shaken will be shaken.

However, there is good news! If the Church will hearken unto the Word of the Lord and remain true 2 His Instruction, we will find ourselves witness 2 the greatest corporate awakening the Church has ever seen as she rises up into a season of unprecedented power and authority, assuming her rightful position in His Kingdom – the Kingdom of our God!

Weather Extremes are Coming
This year, 5772/2012, the United States will witness numerous severe and record-breaking weather extremes. We will experience unparalleled droughts and floods of epic proportions. I believe that these storms are on the horizon as the world has, both literally and spiritually, been shifted off of its axis.

This warning comes 2 the Church, not 2 bring fear and panic, but in order that we can prepare and begin 2 learn 2 take dominion over the atmosphere – over our circumstances. We will no longer have the luxury of placing the responsibility of dealing w/these issues upon the shoulders of other apostolic and intercessory groups (the forerunners). Instead, we need 2 rise up and learn 2 pray and prophesy 2 the wind and the weather – 2 take dominion and authority over our own circumstances!

"… For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!" Luke 8:25

The Transfer of Wealth is Coming
The world's economies will worsen in 5772. Consequently, 4 those in ministries who rely on financial support from familiar sources, things will have 2 change.

God will remove many familiar sources of financial provision during this season, however, if we watch carefully, another source of money will begin 2 rise up – a new source flowing from the hands of Believers who are found patiently waiting upon the Lord 4 this coming transfer of wealth! When this begins 4 happen, it may appear 4 those without the knowledge of God as if the Body of Christ is suffering. However, this is far from the truth! The remnant Church will not suffer if she listens and obeys His word.

As this transfer of wealth begins 2 unfold, those who were not millionaires will become millionaires. Those who were millionaires will become multi-millionaires. And those who were multi-millionaires will become billionaires. This will be the new generation who will help facilitate a harvest the size the world has never b4 seen. It's coming!

"'Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,' says the LORD of hosts, 'If I will not open for you the windows of Heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.'" Malachi 3:10

Earthquakes are Coming

There will be an increase in worldwide earthquake activity in 5772 – w/a high probability of a serious earthquake occurring within the boundaries of the United States. While many have put their trust in the government 2 provide 4 them in these coming crises, it will be unable 2 do so. But this is all part of God's design 2 prepare His Bride! He is asking us 2 prophesy and speak unto the mountain. He is asking us 2 rise up in faith, exercising our authority over the land!

"For assuredly, I say 2 u, whoever says 2 this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says." Mark 11:23

The Lord will always reveal His secrets 2 His servants in order that we can prepare 4 that which is 2 come. I am sharing this w/u today so that u can be prepared. It is wise 4 u 2b aware of the fact that possible food and supply shortages may be coming our way as a result of these earthquakes and extreme weather. On a practical level we should all have a disaster relief program in-place in our homes, in our businesses, and in our churches. We should have enough food, water, and enough money (cash on-hand) so that if something does happen, we are prepared 2 go through a 30-day window of dysfunction. However, we need not panic: remember, this is not yet the time of "Armageddon," but we do need 2b prepared w/a practical action-plan.

Wars and Rumors of Wars are Coming
In 5772, wars and rumors of wars will continue throughout the world as we draw closer 2 the prophetic times Jesus spoke of in Matthew 24:6:

"And u will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that u are not troubled; 4 all these things must come 2 pass, but the end is not yet."

Israel will frequently make front-page news as she experiences increased political and military unrest in 5772/2012. Her borders will remain in constant turmoil, with peace no longer on the horizon. Therefore, the Church must stand up in support of Israel. She must, as never b4, rise up and position herself on her knees in prayer 4 the peace of Jerusalem and all of Israel. 

"Pray 4 the peace of Jerusalem: 'May they prosper who love u. Peace be within your walls, prosperity within your palaces.'" Psalm 122:6-7

It's Time, Church! - The Prophetic Word is Coming
"THE ONE WHO DOES NOT REMEMBER HISTORY IS BOUND 2 LIVE THROUGH IT AGAIN." (By the famous philosopher, George Santayana, inscribed on a plaque found within the walls of the Auschwitz concentration camp.)

In 5772/2012 the Church is going 2 need 2 not only embrace the prophetic, but also 2 understand and activate the principles of the prophetic word w/greater authority so as not 2 repeat history. For that reason, we must always look to Scripture as our guide to the prophetic in these trying times.

One of the best examples on the fundamentals of prophecy can be found in Ezekiel 37. There, in verse 3, we find the Lord asking of Ezekiel, during his vision in the valley of dry bones, "Son of man, can these bones live?" And then in subsequent verses, the Lord instructs Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones – telling them 2 come together; and then 2 prophesy 2 the breath; and then 2 the sinew and skin; and finally 2 take full authority and prophesy unto the land. Do u C the process?

Pastor John Kilpatrick, of the Church of His Presence, described the prophetic process best when he explained that God typically prophesies from mountain-top to mountain-top, never giving you the valleys. Until this time, the Church has not correctly understood how to deal with prophecy – it does not fully understand that you must go forward after you have gone through the valley of the shadow of death!

The cause 4 confusion over how 4 prophesy in the Church often occurs when the Lord asks her, "Can this great thing happen?" We then respond and answer, "Yes, Lord, You know!" We are all in agreement, and the bones begin 2 come together, which is great! But then after the great commotion of bones flying around and coming together, we never seem 2 get 2 the place where we actually put lungs into it, or put skin on it, or even begin 2 position ourselves 2 prophesy 2 the land – 2
take authority and dominion over it!

It's Time to Wage the Good Warfare
Paul spoke these words to Timothy, in 1 Timothy 1:18-19, "This charge I commit 2 u, son Timothy, according 2 the prophecies previously made concerning u, that by them u may wage the good warfare..."

Pastor Kilpatrick has continued on to reveal how the Church must be taught how to wage the good warfare with the prophecies that have been spoken over their lives. For these prophesies to come to pass, we have to be able to see the dry bones coming together! We have to be healed.  We have to be found living in the land. And, we have 2 battle until our prophecies come 2 pass! We no longer have the time 2 merely stop bcoz we cannot find the lungs and the breath 2 put into it! We must continue 2 war 4 our prophecies! 

Therefore our prophecies must become our focus!
As we read the remainder of verse 19, Paul reveals the fate of those who lose faith concerning their prophecies:

"...Having faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck."

This is what subsequently happens as u begin 2 drift away from the prophetic word spoken over your life. If u lack the faith 2 continue 2 push it forward, u will shipwreck! So u must contend 4 the prophecies that were spoken over u!

It's Time 2 Take Authority
There is an anointing to awaken to a third-day in 5772. This is very important, because you cannot change things with the abundance of yesterday's knowledge and activity! You will need to carry a new revelation into the third-day.

Revelation 1:6 says, "and [He] has made us kings and priests 2 His God and Father, 2 Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen."

This speaks of the renewal of hope! This Scripture tells us that He has made us kings and priests! Who are you waiting for to prophesy unto your mountain? You must rise up as a king and a priest, and speak to the issues in your life. You must obtain the revelation and awaken to the Kingdom in this third-day! It is about "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done!" The Kingdom is 4 kings and priests!

In order 2 activate our authority, hope needs 2b renewed. Otherwise, we will always look to others to pray 4 us and 2 speak 4 us. We must speak forth dominion over our own prophetic word – over what we are each called 2 do.

My own personal job is 2 do everything I can in order 4 the Gentile Church and Israel 2 come together and open up the gates. I have been prophesying into this vision for 22 years – and I know that I will C it! I will either see it as one coming back, or I will literally see it – but I will C it. I have prophesied this so much that I believe it – I know that I am a king and a priest! It doesn't make any difference if others don't believe – it is about what I believe when I speak it. This is all about knowing exactly who u are in Yeshua the Messiah!

It's Time 2 Prophesy with Breath
Deuteronomy 11:26 says, "Behold, I set before u today a blessing and a curse."

5772 is about prophesying breath. Are u going 2 prophesy 4 the four-winds 2 come? Are u going 2 believe? You must begin 2 walk w/your lungs full of the four-winds, declaring, "I have a choice; blessing or cursing!" This is your choice – u must choose, bcoz God will always give u a choice!

Many people tend 2 fight against their prophetic word w/excuses. But u can choose 2 say, "No! I am born-again and washed in the Blood of Jesus who died t2bless me!" You must say, "I choose blessing bcoz I am blessed of the Lord!" And when u do, the skeletal system will begin 2 come together; the ribcage and lungs will begin 2 operate, and breath will begin 2 come out. Your prophecy will begin 2 come to life!

It's Time 2b Released into Your Destiny
Isaiah 40:31 says, "But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint."

Many in the Church today are perplexed as 2 why they have been held back, many have battled rejection, and many have had several false starts. There have been many w/big plans that have suddenly ground 2 a halt. These plans were stopped bcoz it was not yet your time! But the Lord wants me 2 prophesy this 2 u 4 5772/2012: "It's time 2b released into your destiny!"

For this 2 happen u must be clothed spiritually – u need 2 put on your new identity. You need 2 put on that covenant relationship and know that your God loves u. You are not second-rate – u have not been grafted-in as an afterthought. God knew what He was doing from the foundations of the Earth, and He is ready 2 release u into your destiny!

It's Time 2 Walk in Authority   
"'I will put My Spirit in u, and u shall live, and I will place u in your own land. Then u shall know that I, the LORD, have spoken it and performed it,' says the LORD." Ezekiel 37:14

A part of this new release involves the transfer of land. This is exactly what the battle over Israel is for. More than ever in 5772 the battle 4 Zion is going 2b fought over her land. What the Lord is about 2 do in Israel will be miraculous! There will be prophets who go into Israel this year who will speak to the dry bones from the mountains of Zion. They will release the breath – the Ruach HaKodesh of God (the Holy Spirit). They will speak to the sinew – the strength.

And the Jewish people in the land of Israel will rise up, not as I.D.F. soldiers, but in the spirit of Elisha! They will rise up in power. They will rise up in the dominion that they were called to. They will turn from caterpillars into butterflies. They are going 2 come out of their cocoons this year! They are going 2 operate in power and speak unto their land. And when they do this, the LION of the TRIBE of JUDAH will ROAR! 

We, as the Church, have been standing in the gap interceding 4 many years, and prophesying unto the mountains of Israel. But now the Lord will raise up His own indigenous Sabra – Jewish prophets – Jewish Believers who will rise up and begin 2 speak unto the land. As these satanic ley lines are broken, u are going 2 start seeing ley lines broken in your own properties – in your land – and over the United States of America. So I speak release into the land – into the ley lines of God!

Yes, 5772/2012 will indeed be the beginning of a new season. A season when the Church begins 2 emerge out from the familiar and step into the third-day revelation of our LORD! A year when the Church rises up 2 take dominion and possession of her rightful inheritance in His Kingdom – the Kingdom of God!   

Curt Landry
Founder, Curt Landry Ministries
Email: info@curtlandry.com