Sounds of My Writings: The Only Answer

There has always been in all of the history men, and women of God who stood the test of times. They were individuals who were considered the least among the social elites, and who faced great mockery from their adversaries. At times they were even martyred because of their flint-like opposition towards popular demand.

These humble giants of the faith learned how to synchronize their ears with heaven because their hearts were conquered by a greater good. They were motivated by mercy, goodness, love, and the fear of God.

I believe with all of my heart that many in the Bride of Christ are hearing from the Lord in this season. God is warning them, preparing them, and instructing them on what they should begin to do. These men and women are beginning to sense that this could very well be “the beginning of sorrows”. For whatever reason silence has gripped their lips, there is clearly a fearful undertone because of the fear of being called a heretic, a fear monger, or even a false prophet amongst their peers.

So I will speak, and say as one who fears God in humility that the only answer to this pandemic is repentance and mercy. The Bride of Christ is the only one who can change the heart of God at this time, because of his covenant with her. How we respond to this test will determine what lies ahead. But, repentance and mercy must begin and be found in the house of the Lord first. Sooner or later we will wake up to this unfortunate reality...

Daniel 9:9-14

9 The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him; 10 we have not obeyed the Lord our God or kept the laws he gave us through his servants the prophets. 11 All Israel has transgressed your law and turned away, refusing to obey you.

“Therefore the curses and sworn judgments are written in the Law of Moses, the servant of God, have been poured out on us because we have sinned against you. 12 You have fulfilled the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing on us great disaster. Under the whole heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. 13 Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come on us, yet we have not sought the favor of the Lord our God by turning from our sins and giving attention to your truth. 14 The Lord did not hesitate to bring the disaster on us, for the Lord our God is righteous in everything he does; yet we have not obeyed him.

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Reflections: God Is Not Tickled

God is not tickled, amazed nor moved by our temporary cry. He desires a people humbled, and changed. A people who earnestly seek him, and resemble his loving goodness (image and likeness).

You and I can not think that this will pass so that we can return to business as usual. He knows our phony, and our resilient cry. He discerns the hearts and thoughts of people. It’s more than just Lord forgive us, it’s God we have our being because you are!

Matthew 11:16-20

16 “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: 17 “We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’

18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” 20 Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed because they did not repent.

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Sounds of My Writings: When Prayer Has No Words

There are many times as Christians we are called to intercede for others. You have heard it said so many times in your life “I am praying for you” or “I had you in my prayers”. People who say that may use it at times as an excuse and others mean it sincerely.

But, regardless of their intentions, the Bible does teach us that there are many ways to call upon the Name of the Lord. Some ask or petition, others pray, some intercede, and yet others groan and cry.

These deep feelings of lamentation are alien to the human soul and are divine by nature. They are so profound that most of us feel like we have been to a funeral, and at other times it drops us to our knees or floor speechless. And, the only thing which we can say is expressed in tears!

Romans 8:26-27

26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God

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