A Daily Portion
Originally written on the 13th of September, 2008, titled "The Third Daily Portion".
If we can fully understand that our calling as sons and daughters of God is to go and preach the gospel, the good news, the year of our Lord, go heal the sick, free those in bondage, restore the afflicted, then we can surely understand that, while doing this, we are declaring God's Kingdom in our midst; we are establishing it and we are building it as a Righteous, True and Absolute Government. If we can fully come to a complete understanding of this, we must also understand that we, as women, have a great call within this establishment and fulfilling of His Kingdom and His call for our lives and ministries.
The Lord tells us in His Word, in Matthew 9:38 "Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” As we understand our call to ministry and as we begin to feel God's desire that His fields be tended to by workers, we, as women should rise up to that call and answer: HERE I AM! As I read and reflected over another preaching by Maria Woodworth Etter, it became very obvious to me that the woman has been called to a Service within God's Kingdom throughout all of history and it's time that we rise up and let our light shine in the midst of the darkness and that we allow our gifts and talents that were given to us since our creation to be brought out, activated and put forth to His use for His glory!
Women, we need to wake up and grab hold of the Kingdom, and establish it because there are so many who are dying, who are blinded, bound, deceived, shackled; meanwhile, the solution to all of this is found in an absolute truth: Abundant Life in Christ, His Redemption and Salvation! He is so good! Women, the multitudes await us; they await for us to arrive and shed Light, Hope, Peace and Faith... We need to open our eyes and realize that the enemy is always trying to distract us, get us out of focus with obstacles, so that we are not effective in the Kingdom, but our response to this must be the same as Nehemiah's response: “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?”(6:3) We are commissioned by the King of Kings and Governor of the Kingdom to finish a big and arduous labor, which requires us to be willing, able and alert and occupied at all times! May we be inspired Divinely by His Spirit to Serve Him at all times and establish His Kingdom here among us!
Blessings!!
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The second "Daily Portion"
A Daily Portion
Originally published on September 12, 2008, titled "Daily Portion #2"
“The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people..." Acts 5:12 [NIV]
When we are confronted with Jesus Christ's Truth under the Kingdom, and His Righteousness, it is necessary to understand that we will suffer persecution if we are to believe, practice and follow this Truth just as Christ desires us to do so.
Meditating on the words of one of Maria Woodworth Etter's preaching, it is quite interesting to see the decision that the apostles made when presented a call to live a life either under religion of under the Kingdom. The apostles were thrown in jail as a result of the reaction to the Authority and Power manifested in the miracles and wonders they did among the people. They had to choose between religion or Kingdom. They knew if they chose religion, and denied the Authority and Power, they would have no problem and the persecution would end. But they chose the Kingdom and His Righteousness and they decided to preach the Word even if the end result was death. They asked the Lord: "Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29-30)
When the apostles decided to bring the Kingdom to Earth, they knew that each preaching would have to be accompanied with signs and wonders, God's very presence there with them, confirming their message. Multitudes began to run to where they were, seeking His Presence and promise of freedom, healing and restoration. And the signs, miracles and wonders continued and followed them because they had established God's Kingdom in the midst of a dry and needy place. May we also ask for Your signs, wonders and miracles, Oh Lord, the Power of Your Spirit confirming Your Word of Redemption and Love.
Blessings!!
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“The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people..." Acts 5:12 [NIV]
When we are confronted with Jesus Christ's Truth under the Kingdom, and His Righteousness, it is necessary to understand that we will suffer persecution if we are to believe, practice and follow this Truth just as Christ desires us to do so.
Meditating on the words of one of Maria Woodworth Etter's preaching, it is quite interesting to see the decision that the apostles made when presented a call to live a life either under religion of under the Kingdom. The apostles were thrown in jail as a result of the reaction to the Authority and Power manifested in the miracles and wonders they did among the people. They had to choose between religion or Kingdom. They knew if they chose religion, and denied the Authority and Power, they would have no problem and the persecution would end. But they chose the Kingdom and His Righteousness and they decided to preach the Word even if the end result was death. They asked the Lord: "Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:29-30)
When the apostles decided to bring the Kingdom to Earth, they knew that each preaching would have to be accompanied with signs and wonders, God's very presence there with them, confirming their message. Multitudes began to run to where they were, seeking His Presence and promise of freedom, healing and restoration. And the signs, miracles and wonders continued and followed them because they had established God's Kingdom in the midst of a dry and needy place. May we also ask for Your signs, wonders and miracles, Oh Lord, the Power of Your Spirit confirming Your Word of Redemption and Love.
Blessings!!
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The first "Daily Portion"
A Daily Portion
This was my first writing I did, which I titled "Daily Portion #1". It was originally written on the 15th of August of 2008. As you can all see, it's been a while since I've been writing; but it's even been more time that I let pass without writing due to the obstacles that the pig dog enemy put in my way, such as doubt, so that I wouldn't keep writing! But, here it is, the beginning of the "Daily Portions" !!
"Truth is the most highest level of reality."
~Apostle Guillermo Maldonado
We should ask ourselves on what truth is our lives based on? On an absolute truth that is true, or on a synthetic or relative "reality" that does not accept truth, but accepts gray lies that look like truths and are meant to trick the One true Truth that is the Unshakable Kingdom of Jesus Christ? What reality or truth do those you surround yourself with, base themselves on? On realities of shades of gray or on a truth that is black or white with no room for gray, the One Absolute Truth: Jesus Christ, the only way, truth and life? It's time we leave behind our philosophies and religions and we take hold of the Unshakable Kingdom of Christ, the Absolute Truth that never changes! Then, and only then, will we march to proclaim the Absolute Truth of God's Kingdom to the world, knowing that if our lives and churches are based on the Absolute Truth, we can impact and transform those that have been deceived and those that are bound and searching desperately for a change, and we'll see God's Glory manifested.
May you be able to say without a doubt that your life and ministry is based on the highest level of truth!
MY TRUTH IS JESUS CHRIST!
Acts 4:12 [NIV]
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
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This was my first writing I did, which I titled "Daily Portion #1". It was originally written on the 15th of August of 2008. As you can all see, it's been a while since I've been writing; but it's even been more time that I let pass without writing due to the obstacles that the pig dog enemy put in my way, such as doubt, so that I wouldn't keep writing! But, here it is, the beginning of the "Daily Portions" !!
"Truth is the most highest level of reality."
~Apostle Guillermo Maldonado
We should ask ourselves on what truth is our lives based on? On an absolute truth that is true, or on a synthetic or relative "reality" that does not accept truth, but accepts gray lies that look like truths and are meant to trick the One true Truth that is the Unshakable Kingdom of Jesus Christ? What reality or truth do those you surround yourself with, base themselves on? On realities of shades of gray or on a truth that is black or white with no room for gray, the One Absolute Truth: Jesus Christ, the only way, truth and life? It's time we leave behind our philosophies and religions and we take hold of the Unshakable Kingdom of Christ, the Absolute Truth that never changes! Then, and only then, will we march to proclaim the Absolute Truth of God's Kingdom to the world, knowing that if our lives and churches are based on the Absolute Truth, we can impact and transform those that have been deceived and those that are bound and searching desperately for a change, and we'll see God's Glory manifested.
May you be able to say without a doubt that your life and ministry is based on the highest level of truth!
MY TRUTH IS JESUS CHRIST!
Acts 4:12 [NIV]
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
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Lead by example... whether it's through love or offense?
A Daily Portion
Originally written and published August 28, 2009 while I was pastoring and ministering the congregation God had given us at that time.
I wanted to write a little something regarding a topic that I am now seeing more and more in the Body of Christ. I have a very hard time with people who are leading by example in their call, but hurt and offend others with their actions and words... I am talking about sarcasm. It's sad to see how much sarcasm is found in the Body of Christ. Sarcasm may easily be tried to be defined as a literary device, or as a high form of intelligence, but when we look at its root, we find that sarcasm comes from "French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein" and it means "to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer..." All my life I have come across people who are sarcastic in everything they say, and we are basically told that, 'oh that's just their way of being'... or, 'oh, it's a clever way of telling people truths without them even realizing what you are doing'... the truth of the matter is, there should be no excuse as to why someone would need to use sarcasm to get a message across to someone else. The Bible teaches us that we should: "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." ~Colossians 4:5-7
"Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." ~Proverbs 12:18
This leads me to believe that sarcasm lacks wisdom, for if we were wise in the ways the Lord wants us to act and speak, we would do so in authority, in love and to edify, not to tear, pierce, hurt or offend. Why am I writing about this? Because I have had to give this part of my flesh up to the Lord daily. I too, used to be sarcastic, very sarcastic, and was always praised at how "good I was at being sarcastic". I even considered it one of my "strengths". Wow! Now, when I look back, first I realize I need to submit this unto the Lord every day, because the old man would love to come out once in a while... but what I realize even more is that there are many leaders in the Body of Christ who are like this, who speak like this and what's even more scary is that we are training those under our leadership, to speak and act this way!
I just think it's time to reflect on ourselves and consider why we speak the way we do; why we act the way we do; and give it all up to Christ, knowing that when we crucify our flesh, this raw meat of ours that will get us nowhere, we humble ourselves in wanting to be more like Him, like His image! I once read somewhere that we use sarcasm as a defense mechanism due to our own self esteem issues, and when I read that, I got offended. Can you guess why? :) Because it was a truth that hit home... And, as I have become more aware of how sarcasm and hypocrisy work well together, I see it's such a scheming and dangerous spirit that wants to destroy instead of edify and we have allowed it to get into our churches and as teachers and preachers and leaders we are educating our disciples and passing along this negative influence. Instead of just smiling and laughing "with" our leaders who are "aggressive and sarcastic" why don't we begin to lead in example of wisdom and authority we have received through Christ's blood and resurrection on the cross, and through the marvelous power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in each and every one of us? That way we can really begin to be imitators of Christ and be like Him, in His image! I know I have learned my lesson and ask for wisdom every day!
Blessings to all who read this. These are just my thoughts and I hope this serves as a help to others who may be thinking the same as I have.
Pastor Michelle
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
~Ephesians 4:29
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Originally written and published August 28, 2009 while I was pastoring and ministering the congregation God had given us at that time.
I wanted to write a little something regarding a topic that I am now seeing more and more in the Body of Christ. I have a very hard time with people who are leading by example in their call, but hurt and offend others with their actions and words... I am talking about sarcasm. It's sad to see how much sarcasm is found in the Body of Christ. Sarcasm may easily be tried to be defined as a literary device, or as a high form of intelligence, but when we look at its root, we find that sarcasm comes from "French or Late Latin; French sarcasme, from Late Latin sarcasmos, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein" and it means "to tear flesh, bite the lips in rage, sneer..." All my life I have come across people who are sarcastic in everything they say, and we are basically told that, 'oh that's just their way of being'... or, 'oh, it's a clever way of telling people truths without them even realizing what you are doing'... the truth of the matter is, there should be no excuse as to why someone would need to use sarcasm to get a message across to someone else. The Bible teaches us that we should: "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." ~Colossians 4:5-7
"Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." ~Proverbs 12:18
This leads me to believe that sarcasm lacks wisdom, for if we were wise in the ways the Lord wants us to act and speak, we would do so in authority, in love and to edify, not to tear, pierce, hurt or offend. Why am I writing about this? Because I have had to give this part of my flesh up to the Lord daily. I too, used to be sarcastic, very sarcastic, and was always praised at how "good I was at being sarcastic". I even considered it one of my "strengths". Wow! Now, when I look back, first I realize I need to submit this unto the Lord every day, because the old man would love to come out once in a while... but what I realize even more is that there are many leaders in the Body of Christ who are like this, who speak like this and what's even more scary is that we are training those under our leadership, to speak and act this way!
I just think it's time to reflect on ourselves and consider why we speak the way we do; why we act the way we do; and give it all up to Christ, knowing that when we crucify our flesh, this raw meat of ours that will get us nowhere, we humble ourselves in wanting to be more like Him, like His image! I once read somewhere that we use sarcasm as a defense mechanism due to our own self esteem issues, and when I read that, I got offended. Can you guess why? :) Because it was a truth that hit home... And, as I have become more aware of how sarcasm and hypocrisy work well together, I see it's such a scheming and dangerous spirit that wants to destroy instead of edify and we have allowed it to get into our churches and as teachers and preachers and leaders we are educating our disciples and passing along this negative influence. Instead of just smiling and laughing "with" our leaders who are "aggressive and sarcastic" why don't we begin to lead in example of wisdom and authority we have received through Christ's blood and resurrection on the cross, and through the marvelous power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in each and every one of us? That way we can really begin to be imitators of Christ and be like Him, in His image! I know I have learned my lesson and ask for wisdom every day!
Blessings to all who read this. These are just my thoughts and I hope this serves as a help to others who may be thinking the same as I have.
Pastor Michelle
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
~Ephesians 4:29
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Standing on it!!!
A Daily Portion
Originally written on April 18, 2011
I'm standing on this promise given to me and I am declaring it for this time! Thank You Jesus for Your faithfulness to Your Word!!!
Psalm 112 [AMP]
1PRAISE THE Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who fears (reveres and worships) the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments.(A)
2His [spiritual] offspring shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3Prosperity and welfare are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
4Light arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, and just [who are in right standing with God].
5It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.
6He will not be moved forever; the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firmly fixed, trusting (leaning on and being confident) in the Lord.
8His heart is established and steady, he will not be afraid while he waits to see his desire established upon his adversaries.
9He has distributed freely [he has given to the poor and needy]; his righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God) endures forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor.
10The wicked man will see it and be grieved and angered, he will gnash his teeth and disappear [in despair]; the desire of the wicked shall perish and come to nothing.
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Originally written on April 18, 2011
I'm standing on this promise given to me and I am declaring it for this time! Thank You Jesus for Your faithfulness to Your Word!!!
Psalm 112 [AMP]
1PRAISE THE Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who fears (reveres and worships) the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments.(A)
2His [spiritual] offspring shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3Prosperity and welfare are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
4Light arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, and just [who are in right standing with God].
5It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.
6He will not be moved forever; the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firmly fixed, trusting (leaning on and being confident) in the Lord.
8His heart is established and steady, he will not be afraid while he waits to see his desire established upon his adversaries.
9He has distributed freely [he has given to the poor and needy]; his righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God) endures forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor.
10The wicked man will see it and be grieved and angered, he will gnash his teeth and disappear [in despair]; the desire of the wicked shall perish and come to nothing.
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Basic Truth!
A Daily Portion
Originally Written on January 14, 2011
Sharing with you all this Word which I live by everyday and thank Jesus for giving me this precious gift! And so, when I am sick in my natural body, I know that I am healed by His wounds! Thank You Jesus!!!
1 Peter 2:21-25 [The Message]:
This is the kind of life you've been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step.
He never did one thing wrong,
Not once said anything amiss.
They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you're named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls.
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Absolutely Nothing!
A Daily Portion
Originally written on August 12, 2011
Had to share this, as God put it in my heart today! Bless you, my dear friend!!!
ROMANS 8:31-39 [The Message]
So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn't gladly and freely do for us? And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God's chosen? Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us. Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ's love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture:
They kill us in cold blood because they hate you.
We're sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one.
None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I'm absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.
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Originally written on August 12, 2011
Had to share this, as God put it in my heart today! Bless you, my dear friend!!!
ROMANS 8:31-39 [The Message]
So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn't gladly and freely do for us? And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God's chosen? Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us. Do you think anyone is going to be able to drive a wedge between us and Christ's love for us? There is no way! Not trouble, not hard times, not hatred, not hunger, not homelessness, not bullying threats, not backstabbing, not even the worst sins listed in Scripture:
They kill us in cold blood because they hate you.
We're sitting ducks; they pick us off one by one.
None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I'm absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.
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Welcome!
A Daily Portion
I want to welcome you all who visit my blog and read my writings. Here's the spot where I have gathered all my writings, since I began, about three years ago.
You will find my very first writings and reflections, the more recent ones, and as I continue to write, you can read them all here!
You are welcome to share these writings with others, because you never know when something that is written here will be of the blessing someone is waiting for!
It has been a long process for me, arriving at this point, being able to publish a blog with my writings and it's my desire that God speaks to you all through what He has given me and put in my heart to share.
Wherever you are, I want you to know that these writings have been given to me by God to bless you!
Hugs!
Michelle =D
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I want to welcome you all who visit my blog and read my writings. Here's the spot where I have gathered all my writings, since I began, about three years ago.
You will find my very first writings and reflections, the more recent ones, and as I continue to write, you can read them all here!
You are welcome to share these writings with others, because you never know when something that is written here will be of the blessing someone is waiting for!
It has been a long process for me, arriving at this point, being able to publish a blog with my writings and it's my desire that God speaks to you all through what He has given me and put in my heart to share.
Wherever you are, I want you to know that these writings have been given to me by God to bless you!
Hugs!
Michelle =D
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