Smallest Seed

The Pharisees and Law teachers sat on Moses' seat, said Jesus. They must be obeyed, though they didn't live out God's Word. The Pharisees could trace their leadership authority to Moses and the Law, and Jesus acknowledged that. They indeed sat in Moses' seat. The only problem with them was that they were hypocrites, snakes, and vipers.  But I don't know where denominations can trace their authority. They cannot claim to sit on Paul's or Peter's seat. Paul and Peter never taught about having denominations with separate doctrines, each often going against the other. At least, the Pharisees and Law teachers were strictly clinging to Moses' teachings--they overdid it, in fact, and became too religious for Jesus. Denominations today do not overdo the New Testament--they're doing completely different things from what Jesus and the Acts church did. For one, most of them are not headed by genuine apostles and prophets. They are run by chairmen and p

I will never forget the day when God told me to lose all. God's Spirit talks to your spirit during quiet times and Word meditations with him, and that day he told me to "lose all." He said it's the secret to possessing everything, just like how Jesus possessed everything after losing all.  Photo by ali barzegarahmadi on Unsplash . Jesus made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, [Philippians 2] Possessing everything does not mean getting rich and having lots of money and material possessions but possessing God's spiritual possessions. Let me put it this way: A man of God was once invited to speak in a mountainous venue and when night came the place was full of mosquitoes. The camp

God's Blog! When we open a Facebook or blog account we're often careful not to reveal too much of ourselves because of security--there are many hackers or identity thieves out there who mean sure harm. And we're also careful about accepting friends. We'd rather not have strangers comment on our articles or blogs, so we limit comment access. Fact, most FB pages and groups screen incoming members by warning them about negative comments or criticism. I understand that.  Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash . But with God it's different. Oh yeah, there's such thing as God's Facebook or God's Blog . It's in the spirit realms, not on cyberspace, but it somewhat looks similar. He also has to worry about security and abuse and identity theft and hacking. So he also exercises caution. So the Holy Spirit provides security checks. No one can enter His Kingdom if one's not born again, for instance. But he doesn't care if some are able to sneak in awhile

Judgment keeps us on the right path. Judgment is life. We should desire it daily, even at night, like a favorite food dish. Definitely more than how I love my brewed coffee. We need it more than the air we breathe. God's judgment keeps everything and everyone in their place. The Psalmist eagerly waits for God and his judgments like he longs for blessings. Do you?  Do you like judgment? Many people don't. Most churches preach against it. They like saying, "Don't be judgmental," to keep you from judging between right and wrong. To keep you agreeing with their distorted perspectives. Or, they insist that only God has the right to judge. However, if you declare God's judgment, they'd judge you--and condemn you--while insisting you shouldn't be judgmental.  Photo by Sasha Freemind on Unsplash .   "Yes, we wait for you according to your judgments.  Our soul's desire is your Name,"  (Isaiah 26) Desiring God's Name is the same as desiri

There's nothing they don't know about,  and they make sure everybody knows it. The experts. They know everything--they passed through the phases of formal, systematic learning in prestigious human institutions. They have the titles and degrees to show for it. They have been doing the job for years--being "experts"--and feel they have sole authority because of their titles and degrees. They alone know what is right and wrong. They have the license to teach people, whether they like it or not. Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash .   The experts religiously follow to the letter the established system, what their educational institutions taught them. The system gave them their expertise and authority. They believe the system works--it's been proven--and it is definitely the answer to all the problems. The system has grown big churches through the centuries, produced great theologians and popular seminaries. Generated big church incomes, too. There can be no other. They a

In the last days, God will raise up Kingdom men--in fact, HE is already at it, raising up genuine Kingdom people in inconspicuous nooks and crannies of the earth. They're quietly doing God's will, preaching the Gospel with their lips, lives and God's awesome signs and wonders, yet keeping everything as secret as possible--so that the Father who sees what is done in secret will reward them. What is a Kingdom man? Well, he looks somewhat like this: Somewhere in the slums, heaven has chosen a man and raising him up quietly (and there are others like him), like the quiet years of Jesus from ages 12 to 30. This Kingdom man grows up before the Father as Jesus "grew up before Him" [Isaiah 53.2]. All heaven is busy and excited about this man as he matures, especially how he affects his surroundings without effort. Because he lives the LIFE. He simply lets his light shine.  "..the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the

When I sing this song, I often lose sight of the world completely and get snatched into His presence, so to speak, at lightning speed. It doesn't matter if I sing this in church, in my bedroom or inside our bathroom while seated on the throne--God takes me to heights and dances with me. And I can stay like that forever--I will sing of his love forever. Photo above by Tatiana Rodriguez on Unsplash .   See book review of God's Flesh. Click here. Life in this world takes a back seat--no, it disappears completely, in fact, when you're in God's secret place. And what matters alone there is His love, forever. I get to experience eternity in its fullness (that's what I believe it is, heaven's very eternity. Throne Room escapades)--and stay there a while--and there's nothing better to do. Often, you hear the King call and take you away to his vineyard for special, intimate moments--to sample his garden fruit. Time loses its meaning, so do priorities--I will sing o