Salvation/Redemption

The Rubicon Of His Love

by Lori Anne Hale February 12, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The rescuer of mankind has come with deliverance in His wings so that the soul of every human being can know the justification that flows from being made clean. From the heavens He descended bearing the saber of Truth in His hand so that all who would receive Him could find the redemption of their sins.

How fortunate it is for mankind that He came, for if not for Him, then their lot in life would remain unchanged, with death and darkness their only reward after spending a lifetime of toiling as slaves. Yet, in that singular moment when, as an infant, He drew His first breath, everything in the universe began to shift as it prepared to move back into full alignment with My original intentions.

For when He became the caveat that suspended forever the law of sin, every part of creation which had fallen was made clean again. His death on the cross was My provision for linking mankind to wholeness, and His resurrection the proof that every word He spoke while on the earth was the Truth. Therefore, ought not man be compelled to accept My Son as Savior? Shouldn’t a person’s heart ring with glad tidings because of the blessing which His gracious gift lavished on humanity? And wasn’t His the greatest reward ever given as He became the sacrificial Lamb upon My altar?

For when He was asked to step into this place of total surrender, He neither refused nor did He falter. Instead, He willingly came forward as the one chosen to bear every stain of iniquity upon His shoulders. Yet, knowing the price to be paid would be costly, He still made the decision to endure the Cross and it’s torture, as the One who would release man from the penalty of his transgressions. Then as His last words were spoken and He cried out, “It is finished!”, this proclamation described what His death had accomplished. For he didn’t simply die a martyr (as one does when being made an example). No! His final breath, just like His first, contained the power of Heaven and the rich ardor of My affections.

Since it was His divine purpose to re-establish the “unity of relationship” between mankind and their Father, now any and all can approach Me, for the recompense for their evil ways has been paid. Yet, there are still so many who refuse to accept the Truth about who He was and still is: who choose to deny His very existence, and see their repudiation that He is the Christ as the only evidence needed to refute His claims: that this One, who is referred to as Jesus, truly is the Savior.

But if it weren’t for those who have chosen the Truth, wouldn’t His life have been spent in vain?

For aren’t the masses of mankind still oblivious to their fallen state? And don’t the multitudes of the lost still outnumber those who are saved?

Yet, He still laid down His life knowing that only a fraction of humanity would choose to follow Him. He gave what was required to furnish the way so each and every man, woman, and child could savor the sweet taste of freedom. Oh, how splendid was His offering and how loving the gesture He made! For who else would have paid such a heavy price for the unjust? No one but My Son!… because He saw something of value in each human being, and so He agreed to be the permanent mediator between us. And here is where He still stands, as the Chief intercessor for the world, as the One who remains continually before My throne, crying out for those who are lost, and He will not rest until all those who are My own have returned: those who carry the mark of their true home.

So now that the ramifications of sin have been undone, any who choose can be rejoined to the genial bonds of eternal fellowship. Oh how agreeable does man’s soul become once he is acquainted with My Son! How good-natured his heart turns once he no longer feels the oppression of the downtrodden. For whose countenance could remain in despair after the unconditional love of My Son has manifested itself upon them and crossed the path of those in desperate need?

How then could any continue to wander down the remorseful road of sin when this better way has been opened, where a soul can be made new again? Shouldn’t this extraordinary path (which was cut with the innocent blood of My Son) be more preferable, for it only imposes one stipulation to journey on its smooth terrain? This easy requirement is simply the acknowledgment that My Son reigns supreme and that He is once and for all the rightful King, the one who came to take back what was stolen from Me, who now sits at My right hand as the only True Heir over everything.

Therefore, all who believe in Him have been given permission and the right to assume the title of sons and daughters of My Kingdom, as those who are seated in Heavenly places, for their hearts now belong to Me. But of those who are perishing, there can be no resolution to their depraved state unless they, too, choose the path of reconciliation by accepting My Son and receiving His offer of forgiveness. He is the only way for anyone to be saved from what surely awaits them on the other side of this life without His virtuous blood to cover them.

Oh how hearty in strength and how mighty in power does each drop of His blood contain! For it can break every unyielding chain of bondage and wash away the stains of corruption (those regrettable decisions that keep a man held hostage to his past). So then, who could refuse His generous offer and reject the gracious gift of redemption He has bestowed upon mankind?

Sadly, there are more who are bound to stay partnered with their sinful compulsions than are those who will turn aside from their selfish ambitions for the elevated lifestyle of My Kingdom. And although it grieves My heart to see so many who are perishing, My thoughts become lighter when I remember those already known as My children. For when I look upon those who are My chosen, there is a radiance of pride that reflects in My eyes because it is the joy of a proud Father which greets them as One who is loving and approachable even when their behavior has been somewhat questionable.

Yet, these I have included in the line of My most treasured possessions are those whose worth to Me is counted as priceless. For isn’t it the sincere love of a Father that continues to see the potential in His children, who chooses not to dwell on the obvious flaws in their character because He knows these will be worked out of their being through growth and maturity? So then, why would any still hold to the belief that I am not kind, even though rumor has it that I am taciturn or distant, and that I regard mankind with a skeptical eye, ever ready to punish anyone who steps out of line?

But what a contradiction this is to the posture My heart really carries, which has been displayed for the world to see and was exhibited through the sacrifice of My Son. For what would cause someone whose only goal is to condemn, to then offer any form of reprieve to an offender? If it is true that retribution is what I am after, then why give mankind any form of relief? Why then would I allow One who was so precious to Me to become the reparation for mankind’s sin? Yet, this is precisely what I did, because it is always and forever My love for humanity that motivates My heart towards action.

So though there are many who will refuse to believe My intentions are true, and quite a few more who will cast aspersions about My character, it does not change the affections I carry, for nothing can diminish this devotion as it is ever-present and will remain a constant that never ceases to be. Therefore, at any time, those who please can experience My expression of perfect love, for it has not been set aside for just a small number of people, as if some are more worthy of My devotion.

For when a person crosses over the “rubicon” of My love, it is an eternal exchange that bears witness, for the soul of this one has now entered an irrevocable status and cannot be separated from Me again. For even if at some point, should someone choose to reject Me, their position in My heart is immovable, as the consistency of My love is not contingent upon the reciprocal nature of a man’s heart. Therefore, the ardent expression of My love is changeless.

So then, if it is not the authenticity of My love that is in question, why would any refuse Me?

The struggle to receive Me must then lie within man himself, because My good qualities and sincere devotion should cause him to run My direction. But instead, it’s to himself and others that he searches to meet his present need.

Oh, how My heart grieves over these, as I watch this current sea of humanity flow away from Me! Yet, I know there are some in this large populous who will, at a certain point, see that a better life can only be found in Me. And though knowing this brings Me gladness, it doesn’t alleviate My concern for the many who are perishing.

But who can force anyone living to kneel before Calvary’s Cross, as it is always the choice of the one whose soul is fading to receive His pure offering? Oh, if those who are lost could only know the depths of My fondness, how quickly would these turn to repentance and surrender their life to Me without further objections.

So then the Cross held this simple but poignant message: My love for this world is immense, and My Son’s death became the payment for every sinner’s past, having swung open the door to My habitation where their troubled soul can at last find rest.

“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:9-10

(Received: 2019)

February 12, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Continuing Reverence

by Lori Anne Hale January 15, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The cup and the wafer represent what My Son did through salvation when His body and blood were laid down. His sacrifice was not something to take lightly, and that is why He instructed all believers to remember what He did by the way of communion. For as My children pause and reflect upon His gift, their hearts should be filled with a sense of awe as they picture what He went through so that I could have them for My very own.

So then, these times of observance should not be treated with a ritualistic approach: as something a person does because it has become a tradition of their religion. Therefore, the cup and the wafer ought to be received with more appreciation for what the Savior accomplished when He hung upon the tree. For unless He gave up His life for mankind, who could know the sweet satisfaction of forgiveness? Who could sing from their hearts the joyous songs of one redeemed? For what melody of praise should be lifted to heaven unless it carries His name within its lyrics?

Because the price He paid to save the world was so significant, then shouldn’t what He has done be heeded more than monthly, where recognition is given to His offering of love: that moment where He became the One who would carry all of man’s guilt and shame? For if it weren’t for the gift of His life, how could anyone say, “I am saved!”

So then, thoughts of Calvary and of the Cross should be a contemplative practice in the hearts of My children, where they daily remember their Savior, and as they, on their own, focus upon what happened for them through this beautiful exchange, where every stain which marked them was washed away.

Yet, it’s not about having the correct emblems that matter. What I am after is a heart that will take a moment within the day to humbly recall how it is that they became one of My children and who it was that opened the door to righteousness so that they (along with the rest of mankind) could pass through its threshold and know salvation. For He alone is the only One who should be revered, who should be esteemed, and the One My own should emulate as the true model for their lives.

Unfortunately, in My body, it has become that some church leaders are given more honor, as many flock to services in order to hear from certain personalities: those who have been raised to stand upon a Christian platform, as if celebrities from My Kingdom. And so during these gatherings, often the focus mainly rests on the one delivering the message instead of on the One who is truly due all the acclaim.

So then because many who are leading have become the main focus, and as believers follow notable teachers because of doctrinal preferences or regard another because of a specific theology, My children often run to hear the one who will tickle their ear, hoping for a message that will solve their life issues and problems. Though I am not opposed to sound teaching or the adherence to Scriptural principles, but for My children to accurately reflect their citizenship of My realm, a continuing reverence for My Son needs to be shown. For who else among My body can stand in His shoes as the One who defeated for all time man’s greatest enemy? There is not a person around who can boast of holding this fame. It is His name alone, Jesus Christ, that bears the description of “Deliverer”. For He is the One who set every captive free and reduced the enemy to the lowest position as the one who will forever be known as defeated, with no chance of ever reclaiming his standing over mankind.

So My Son has done all of this by selflessly accepting, as His lot, the undeserved penalty of the Cross in order to purchase My children back for Me and retrieve their souls from the brink of utter darkness. Then those who are My own should be found lifting His name to heaven and commemorating on their own (apart from the general assembly) the importance of this transaction, and how it is that they now bear the title of heirs to My Kingdom, as those who are destined to both receive the inheritance of My line, and who are joined to Me for eternity.

For once the magnitude of what was given to them through His death really resonates within their beings, taking a moment to remember the outpouring of His love will forever lose its ritualistic nature. For how can anyone who understands the enormity of His decision to willingly step into the role of “sacrificial lamb” not be humbled by His kind gesture (when He had done nothing to warrant this punishment because He alone never carried the stain of sin)?

Yet, the love He held for the human race could not have led Him any other direction than the choice to give Himself up in this way. For the fallen state of humanity filled His heart with such compassion that the anguish and suffering of the Cross was worth what it would cost Him because He knew what lay on the other side of this torture. Although He was stripped naked and beaten before He walked that long road to His death, His heart never faltered, for He had steadied His focus on what was to come. So He leveled His gaze and let it rest solely upon who would be saved once He endured this great pain.

For He knew mankind was the prize to be won, so He willingly hung on the tree allowing those who really deserved the punishment of sin’s judgment to hammer in the nails of His fate. Yet, even when they mocked and ridiculed His name, His eyes shone with genuine affection flowing from His heart, which could only be described as “perfect”. For He did not hold a single ounce of regret over His decision to climb up that sinners hill where His offering would ensure the redemption of any who choose to follow Him. This tremendous act of surrender demonstrated His complete obedience to My will, as He knew this was the way of fulfillment for the New Covenant to be ushered in.

To free mankind from sin’s deadly grip was always what I had in mind. Even before I positioned heaven’s first star, I knew humanity would need to be rescued from itself so that man could enjoy this liberty of association again, where his soul is able to join Me in the sweetness of divine fellowship. As such, the provision I required, of a “spotless” sacrifice had to be paid.

So then, if His was the greatest gift ever bestowed upon man, shouldn’t My own be filled with gratitude over what they have freely received? For what came to each of these cost them nothing, and yet what they have gained is priceless.

Then who is there that can truly assess the full worth of His selfless act of love?

It’s because of His great generosity (to forfeit Himself for every human being) that thankfulness should be the continual stream that flows with such a force through the hearts of My children, that His honor and praise escapes their lips throughout their day, and not just with the act of communion which is reserved for a large gathering of My body. For once My children fully grasp what has been done for them, then the level of gratitude they carry inside will rise to new heights, so that these can’t wait to acknowledge what His sacrifice accomplished in their life.

So then, My children should not think it an odd request when I encourage them (whether or not they have the cup and wafer) to spend time alone in this grateful state of remembrance where they contemplate what it took for My Son, Jesus Christ, to become their Savior.

” And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.” Luke 22:19-20

(Received: 9/6/2019)

January 15, 2020 0 comment

Hope

A Hidden Gem

by Lori Anne Hale October 29, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

The identity of a person should not be determined through outside factors; these should not be what tells someone of his worth and value, nor distinguish his place in society. Yet by using a cursory evaluation and making superficial judgments, this is how most people decide who should be viewed as more worthy of attention and acclaim. So mankind has set the shallow standard of achievement or outward appearance as its marks of acceptance. Those who do not stand out in either of these areas are labeled as just ordinary, or maybe even sub-par; not given a second look or thought to be much more than normal and middle of the road; as those who can’t quite measure up to society’s ideals of exceptional.

And so this is how it goes. For man has, in his self-centered fashion, focused his attention on the things which do not matter, then subjugates others through the use of unkind labels, expecting conformity to the boundaries established by the most influential, who unfortunately use this model to decide an individual’s placement in the pecking order of life; thus applying a sort of bondage to those who are disposed to accept these definitions of valued and successful: those who willingly take the labels dealt out by the hand of other people, then adhere these unkind slurs to their identity by agreeing with what has been said about them.

But with My children, this is not how it should be. Because these have been placed in the midst of My Son, they therefore, have a much higher calling placed upon their lives which doesn’t bind them to the limits of mere man. Oh, if each was able to see themselves through My eyes, the consideration of who they truly are would be so much different. Since My chosen are highly favored, this is now where they rest, and so, have the rights and privileges of heirs from My Kingdom.

A masterpiece is how I regard each one who belongs to Me: a beautiful creation, uniquely designed to bear My reflection, who shimmer when exposed to the light of My presence (as if a diamond with its many prisms). Each one I have made with different facets, creating a stone so uniquely it’s own, that none has ever been found to be just like another. For there is always some characteristic which sets each one apart, illuminating My light through their own distinctive qualities.

When each of My chosen first came to Me, it was as if they were a jewel just cut from rock, needing to be shaped and chiseled through the work of My Spirit. Since then, He and I have been working in tandem; so with a careful eye, We can see where to apply the perfect tension that will bring out each ones truest identity. As if extracting from a dark craggy mineral (the place where these gems had been waiting to be found), I lifted these out, then set them upon My firm hand (as if on a pedestal), so now We are able to examine each individual stone from every angle, giving Us the perfect view to see where a little more pressure should be applied, or maybe add some polish in certain areas which will bring out the loveliest of jewels: those that had formerly been underneath large piles of rubble.

Yet, when I gaze upon each of My children, I do not see any of their former flaws, none of those determiners which had been previously used to identify them in the context of their old self. Now what I see are beautiful creations: those who have been brought forth in the likeness and image of My Son; who have been placed within the midst of My own and have become a part of the family I call, “Beloved”.

To each, I have given their own specific talents, designed to flow from one to the other (as if forming a chain), all linked together by the blood of My Son; established as one single unit, instead of many small factions. All were created to compliment the other, never with the intention of any operating in a separate fashion, but always holding to the idea that each gift they have been given was not for themselves, but for the benefit of others; to build and to edify from the space I have opened, as the woven tapestry of My chosen.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

(Received: 8/18/2018)

October 29, 2019 0 comment

Encouragement

The Arrow Of Truth

by Lori Anne Hale September 9, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

When I acquire a target, I set its heart in My sights. Then I take careful aim, deciding when to pull back My bow and send My “Arrow of Truth” sailing towards this mark. For just like an archer who studies his game, I carefully consider those I see holding value: the ones who would fit splendidly in amongst My chosen, those I cherish as My most prized possessions.

For these have been worthy of the wait and the time it has taken to line up the right point of connection; a space where these hearts will pause and glance My direction, giving Me the perfect opening to act. For I have already seen when this moment will arrive, the exact instant for My “Arrow of Truth” to be launched.

Since I have already determined when the wind is just right, it will carry My shot so it lands in the correct spot, causing these hearts I am after to yield to Me in surrender. Though I have resigned Myself to waiting to meet each one of these, I have, however, run ahead and scouted out the terrain, so I know when the conditions will be exceptional for each of these treasures to become My own.

For the wise Archer uses extraordinary patience when tracking His trophy: the ones He can’t live without. Therefore, He is prepared to hold back until each of these hearts align with His plans to snatch them out from the wilderness, the dark forest of this world where each has been wandering, in a space where there is very little light breaking through because of the dense branches of twisted words holding each one captive. However, because I am a well-practiced marksman, none of these barriers pose much of a problem. I am able to hit My target even when it may appear like there are too many obstructions in the way: those things that would seem to present an unresolvable challenge.

But what must be remembered is that My scope of sight is so defined, it can make out even the smallest sliver of an opening, one that is the perfect size for My “Arrow of Truth” to sail through. So then there is not a single heart out of My reach, even if their current circumstances seem to have them buried in the deep woods of despair; like one found roaming about without direction, unable to see, and so cannot find the path that leads home.

Yet even one such as this is not beyond My grasp. For the wind behind My arrow carries enough power that when shot out, it never misses, no matter how many obstacles appear in the way. My “Arrow of Truth” has the strength to cut through the most condensed thicket of pain, propelling it through all the shadowy growth of suffering that may have sprung up, designed to prevent My Truth from getting through.

But I am not to be deterred. For if I have decided each one is worth acquiring, then there is nothing that will impede My pursuit. It is not the prize that first decides to be chased, nor does the trophy choose to be won, but it is always the Archer who determines who is to be tracked. Although I don’t willingly exclude any from joining with Me, once My “Arrow of Truth” has hit its mark, those I have run after must be willing to accept the message My arrow carries, so that their soul bears witness to the revelation of who I am.

Yet, I will not force Myself upon any who do not wish to receive Me; even those who are content to stay locked behind the tangle of their pain. For each person alive must choose to walk alongside Me out of the dreary grove of this world and into the place where the light of My comfort can be known.

For this oppressive scrubland is where most are found roaming and will only become more isolated the deeper anyone travels into it. Yet, because there is no clearing on the far side of this broad expanse of darkness, those who are trudging through these desolate woods must turn around (do an about-face) so that their hearts are angled towards Me, then I alone will be able to guide these out and into the green pasture lands belonging to My kingdom. I have followed the course of each one and I know exactly where they are standing, even though to some, these may appear to be lost for good. Yet to those of My children who are praying, who are sending up continual requests for their loved ones, know this: that I have heard your cries.

So don’t give up contending just because you have yet to see something change in the hearts of those who are wandering. For it is My perfect timing that is aligning with that correct moment when My “Arrow of Truth” will bring the full impact of salvation. So then, rejoice over those who appear to be lost. For very soon they will step out into the clearing where each one will join the rest of My chosen in the spacious grasslands of redemption.

“Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.” Psalms 23:6 (MSG)

(Received: 8/19/2019)

September 9, 2019 0 comment

Hope

Messengers of Hope

by Lori Anne Hale July 9, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

Do not be afraid when turbulent waters enter your land and things around you appear to be grim because those in power, who are seated in high places, make choices to try and silence My voice. This is the way of man. For sin has taken hold of his heart, and so he makes plans to shut down anyone who would shine the light on his darkness and expose him for what he truly is. Any attempt to keep My words quiet will fail, for I am able to speak over the walls man tries to erect!

Because there is anger inside some who are in charge, they push forward with restrictive agendas meant to regulate dialogue so that not everyone has the freedom to openly speak. This aggressive behavior is often seen in those who seek formal office, for many of these have known the pangs of rejection, and so loneliness has brought them to the place of hate which prompts them towards action. Thinking a swift and deliberate strike is needed to quiet any voices they consider dissent (especially coming from those who have a more Heavenly mindset), many leaders opt to legislate sinful behavior as “acceptable” by writing it into laws that promote tolerance, for then surely the guilt and shame they feel regarding their own conduct will eventually go away since all of the speech they defined as “ridicule” has been silenced.

However, My voice always brings man to a place of choice – where he must choose to walk away from his transgressions and change how he is currently living by stepping into something new through a connection with the Truth, and thus, doing away with the agonizing thoughts of condemnation which have filled his head. Yet, it is always each person’s decision to either stay in this place of remorseful solitude or to accept Me as Savior. For when someone consents to My friendship, then every empty part of his being is filled with perfect love, the kind that has the power to overtake the broken parts of his heart and seeks to remove all shadowy thoughts… but each individual must choose.

Unfortunately, most decide to stay in the place of darkness, afraid of what accepting the light of My goodness might bring, thinking the changes I may ask of them are too big as they consider all they could lose. So then, these sink back into the deep ravine of misery where they have become accustomed to living.

But what they don’t realize, is that I never intended to have anyone walk through the journey of life on a self-guided tour, nor rely on their own efforts to bring about positive change. I am not this type of Savior!

Though My work was finished on the cross (this is true), that doesn’t mean I am done helping mankind. I am continually before the Father interceding for all of humanity. Because My heart has always been filled with His perfect love, it is complete in every way, so I never have a negative thought nor do I speak of the way each one behaves. When I am before the Father, My prayers of intercession are always directed forward, speaking words of affirmation, always in agreement with His will. For as I contend for mankind, My voice fills the atmosphere with a hope that speaks life to those who are weary by offering them the place to find true rest. My petitions are continuous, meaning I never cease appealing to the Father on man’s behalf. Because I am not bound to this world any longer, I do not grow tired or become exhausted as men do in their well-doing.

Now, the position I hold as King exposes the heart of every human being and shines the light of love on his true condition, as one who is lost and in need of someone to show him the way to real freedom. This is where those who follow Me join in. For you are considered My representatives and known as ambassadors from My kingdom, the ones I have chosen to speak for Me. Because I lived My life as the example for you to follow, just as I only spoke what the Father was saying, the same goes for you. All of My words and works were in conjunction with Him, I never operated separately, We are continually of one mind…HIS! Therefore, laying down My life was always the plan!

So then, when I walked the earth and the Father spoke, I only ever said, “Yes!”. Though I knew what was coming, I was focused upon the outcome that My sacrifice would bring. So, willingly, I laid down My life, knowing this humble act created the way for man’s wandering to cease and afforded him the opportunity to regain back his position of sonship. Without hesitation, I stepped into the place of atonement and laid down My life for the whole human race. Yet, not a single drop of My blood was squandered nor an ounce of My suffering counted as waste. My death put an end to man’s lonely days by opening up the path for him to walk into something “more” and forever set aside his feeble attempts to live life on his own.

You see, man is incapable of finding true fulfillment in his heart apart from knowing Me. He will forever be lacking and in a place of desperation, unable to ever be satisfied by his own choices because his decisions lead him away from finding contentment. This absence of internal harmony causes him to continually look for other alternatives to fill the void inside. Therefore, whatever wholeness he might feel lasts for only a moment and is erased as quickly as it arrived.

So he moves onto something else, thinking surely this next idea will be the ticket, only to find emptiness and a sense of dissatisfaction from the energy he has expended. Yet, there is a fervor that takes hold of his heart as he seeks to find the one thing that will fill him up inside, only to be repeatedly let down by everything he tries. Because each person was created with insufficiency in his heart, he needs someone who will point him away from these misguided endeavors of salvaging his life all alone. But, who will show him the way to Me?

This is why Beloved, you must step up as My messengers of Hope; those who speak out the truth of who I am by showcasing the only path to real peace, and the way to rest from all striving. So each of My chosen have been selected to bring the Message of love to the masses, and announce the glad tidings of My kingdom which has the power to overturn the enemy’s lies and break the chains of those in bondage. For the Father and I are in agreement with this plan, as the path His children are to travel.

So, because the Father has selected this as His perfect will for your life, as part of the journey He designed for you to travel, keep moving forward, for I am interceding on your behalf. And as you listen to His urging, the Holy Spirit will guide your steps and keep you on the correct path.

“…but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them. Such a high priest truly meets our need – One who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.” Hebrews 7:24-26

(Received: 2019)

July 9, 2019 0 comment

Insight

Knowledge Or Wisdom?

by Lori Anne Hale May 8, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

What is it that defines a man?

What are the words used to describe who he is? Are the words or phrases colorful, depicting a cheery fellow, or dark and dreary because his disposition seems rather cloudy? What is it about a person who tells others who he is? Is it by reviewing his general countenance, such as his posture or facial expressions? Or something beyond his physical appearance, maybe those things he owns? Or is it his career, how he makes a living? What are the key elements which speak out to others, that give someone the voice to say, “This is who I am”, so that when another thinks of him, there is no question about his identity regarding the “type” of person he is?

What if it’s intelligence that sets a man apart, with his intellectual prowess the distinguishing mark, the one characteristic that pops into someone’s mind when mentioning his name?

So if it is this quality that becomes his one stand out feature, the trait he decides best describes who he is and readily agrees with others when they use the term “brilliant” regarding him, then he has accepted this sole description to define his identity. Since all his high marks and acclaim have come through academia, it reinforces this thought that his agile mind is the way to find standing amongst others. Though he may be attractive, this is not how he wants to be known. So he looks for every opportunity to show off his capabilities by using grandiose words meant to talk circles around those less astute, leaving little doubt about how he would like everyone else to see him.

Believing his cleverness to be his most admirable quality, he polishes his aptitude skills, filling his time with study, only learning for the sake of proficiency. Hoping to maintain his position of “smartness”, he chases after the tail of knowledge, who always seems to be one step ahead by revealing more and more ideas to ponder. However, he is not one who wants to be helpful by gleaning information from a compassionate and kind motivation. No. The desire held in his heart is to be recognized as having all the answers, accompanied by a shrewd comprehension, as one who can assess any situation then render the correct judgment.

For in his estimation, the advice he gives is always the best because his acquisition of knowledge has earned him a place of authority. Therefore, he considers any with a lesser pedigree unfit to comment or offer an opinion on most matters, for they have not arrived at his station of competency, so should only rely upon his recommendations.

But for all of his learning, common sense still eludes him, as he cannot see the forest for the trees, and what he thinks are logical conclusions only bring about more and more questions, with unexpected factors that throw off his predictions. Blindsided by those things he never counted into his equation, he then overestimates his ability of foresight, simply because he trusted in his own knowledge as the guide, viewing himself a repository of factual findings, thus thinking he sits in a more elevated position of understanding.

Yet, because he is not one to rest upon his laurels, he keeps alive the desire to receive constant recognition by striving to be the one sitting on top of the heap, holding the title of one who is considered an expert on most topics common to man. So with his degrees set around him, displaying years of study, making it clear to any who seek his counsel, he is more qualified than most to address their situation and provide a solution, an easy fix from one like him who is so insightful.

Bloated with pride over his achievements, he is certain of how others think of him. For once someone rises to these heights of knowledge, surely they must be admired, or even envied by those less accomplished. However, for one who has arrived at this place of self-aggrandizement (thinking more highly of himself than he ought) how far must he fall to know humility so that his self-effacing demeanor is authentic?

When a person places himself upon the pinnacle of knowledge, his foot is bound to slip, as this man-made structure of higher thinking (this mountain he rests upon) is prone to experience tremors because its shaky foundation does not hold the support of real Truth. Since the wisdom of man is constantly shifting, it creates cracks in this hollow pedestal (as if perched upon a broken stool with only two legs for support) leaving him unbalanced by setting him in an unequal state, making it necessary for him to use considerable effort to maintain his position, lest he topple over.

Therefore, a pedigree is a useless prop. For when it becomes clear that all his knowledge is just a facade held together with boasting and self-proclamation, it reveals a true nature that is less than caring, with self-love trumping that of another. Because certainty and being right is the platform he created for his life, love for another never entered the picture, thus allowing inconsideration to lead by only seeking to meet his own needs.

Then how can anyone hide the stain of a soiled reputation once others see their flaws?

When a man is exposed as a fraud, his sure footing will reveal many holes causing him to stumble, puncturing his pride and deflating his arrogance. However, once the hot sting of embarrassment is felt in his heart, it creates a desperation inside, as he attempts to regain his composure and brush off the evidence of his spill. Yet, when a man cannot see past his own nose, down is the only direction he has left, for even conceit has its limits. So then, the answer to the question “What defines a man”?” is by what he holds in his heart; once this is divulged, there are telling borders that betray who he has hidden just underneath the surface. The only way a man can avoid finding himself in this downward spiral is through honest interaction, by arriving at the point where he recognizes his frailty, then summarizes that he is in need.

Though a man can accumulate knowledge, true wisdom is what he has been missing; the kind which can only be found in Me. For it sits outside of a man’s understanding and is only known through humility; by a heart resistant to pride and a haughty attitude, that is not prone to self-important behavior. The truly wise examine life from all angles, always factoring in the needs of another; who set aside their own interpretations and feelings by seeing these as ineffective tools when making decisions, knowing that unforeseen consequences may lie just around the corner, eager to catch the unprepared off guard. However, the one who seeks perfect wisdom is never found here, for they pursue the highest authority and look to the one who holds all the answers.

I AM the only place man can find true wisdom!

Because I created the blueprint of everything in this world, gave it form and to each its’ function, then, factored in all of man’s struggles, this establishes Me as the only real Counselor, as the One who is all knowing. For doesn’t the builder consult the architect before erecting the structure, wanting to make sure he has the right calculations so his footings hold the proper placement to keep the building from collapsing? Unless I am allowed in to restructure a life, catastrophe is inevitable, with ruin the only thing left to define him. So then, how far a man falls depends on himself, depends on the heights of the self-reliant tower he has built.

Therefore, to avoid this tragic tale from playing out in a life requires two things: first, a broken heart that is filled with contrition (as one who recognizes their lack and insufficiency); and then secondly, by taking on the posture of humility, accepts My Son as Savior, thus resting in the place of total dependency as one who never wants to live life separated from My presence, for he realizes his true identity can only be defined through a relationship with Me.

“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. ” Proverbs 2:6

(Received: 8/19/2019)

May 8, 2019 0 comment

Hope

An Appointed Time

by Lori Anne Hale April 17, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

Down to the ground, he sank, his knees buckling under the strain he suffered as sorrow and grief took control of his heart, devastated by the sudden news he had received.

Without planning for its appearance, sadness stepped in at that hour, bringing dark tidings with an improper introduction, giving no advanced notice or early warning, nothing to signal heartbreak would be coming. Absent of manners, pain rushed in taking over his world like an unwelcome guest, as one not well received, yet with plans for an extended stay, hoping to remain for quite a while.

Blanketed by affliction, his countenance became covered with a more somber expression as the initial blow of bereavement struck, draining the air from his lungs (giving the sensation of suffocating), for his breathing seemed frozen, keeping him from recovering the ease of composure he had earlier held. “Before” became the delineation, the border between then and now, as forever had moved in (like a foreign agent) establishing an unchangeable boundary, refusing to let him cross back over, setting him on the side of “after”, with no hope of gaining entrance back into the days without mourning.

When Death makes an appearance, showing up on the doorstep of life, there is not a single lock, bolt, or chain which anyone can set as a preventative measure to keep out his timely arrival. Bearing a travel case containing “imminent” and “final”, he evokes the sense of helplessness inside those whom he comes to meet. For no one can decline a call from this lightless stranger when he turns up and must relinquish the soul he has requested, then take his hand of fate as their escort into the hereafter, the place where each will forever remain. So, as if carrying a macabre calendar containing the names of every individual who will set foot in this world, a prearranged time has been appointed as an inescapable meeting, one that was decided long before a single person was born. With the singular responsibility of predestination, Death executes his role with accurate precision, sustaining the changeless plan to withdraw each man from this life.

So where can a man hide when this solemn figure shows up?

If it is indeed the divine order of time, then “too early” and “too late” do not exist, but are only understood in the sentiments of “too soon” by those who loved another dearly, by those whose hearts are overwhelmed by pain.

For many, the flow of life may appear to be random, with an unexpected ending rising up to catch the unprepared off guard; seen primarily in those who thought old age would be their ending, but even then would not be ready to embrace the call of eternity, though they are inadequate to prevent the inevitable.

Therefore, since every man alive is assigned a departure date, death will at some point touch each life and extend his unyielding grip, drawing away those assigned to that specific moment, leaving the one who remains with the feelings of “cheated”, held in anger over their loss. As a consequence, in the one left behind, an irreconcilable conflict arises, as his heart and mind argue with reality, struggling to accept the inalterable absence which demise has created; opening an irreplaceable hole that is filled with oddness, widening to cover every aspect of his existence, making the familiar seem somewhat peculiar, for his every effort is connected to sadness. Therefore his whole life seems in league with misery, without any clear consolation as the path to ease his discomfort or recover some solace.

Since he is unable to process the pain which has grabbed hold of his being, he finds himself feeling unprotected, without a defensive shield to block out the anguish brought in by adversity. Aggravated by regret, his thoughts shift to self-loathing as he retraces his history, remembering those moments which “should have been”- when he should have been the bigger person, should have been the first to apologize, and should have been more forgiving. But now finality has entered, erasing any hope of reconciliation or of changing his previous mistakes, taking with it the opportunity to say, “I’m sorry,” leaving him with the feeling of “unfinished”. For he had intended to resolve the matter between them but believed “time” was an accommodating friend, thinking he had plenty to spare, and he would eventually get around to making amends.

But who can perceive when life will conclude or know the end when it is drawing near?

Therefore, even those given an estimation of days cannot ascertain the absolute end (though it is only a short span of time). For man is powerless to predict the future and is incapable of seeing his closing with the smallest fraction of his existence going beyond his knowing. Yet, he must surrender to a greater force, one outside of himself, leaving him unable to resist the call of his departure when it approaches and can only agree to its’ timing regardless of his feelings. For the choice to remain alive is taken out of his hands altogether, leaving him with only a single option.

But, a man needn’t fear when this day appears, when the occasion of death is upon him, for I have ensured the way of safe passage for all those who would believe in My name. With these, it is a seamless transition of moving from this world into another because I have given the assurance of guaranteed entrance into My Kingdom where the sting of death can never find them. For the repercussions allotted these individuals were taken away when they relinquished ownership of their former mistakes over to Me, and, therefore, set aside any due penalty.

So then, when that day comes along carrying within it “completion”, darkness will not be found near, for when I approached these with the promise of life everlasting, they readily agreed to My offer, thus securing eternity’s bliss, which is known to those who have set their soul in My care.

Then, for the ones who have suffered loss, whose hearts have felt the pangs of grieving, I have the power to bring the truest sense of relief and healing by filling it with real hope, thus shifting it over from sorrow and lifting it above the heartache of lament; leaving no room for despair and regret because gladness has bid these emotions farewell. Instead, I offer an unshakable joy which originates from eternity and rests in a heart filled with expectancy by the one who has experienced the virtue of My constant goodness. So then, once a soul knows appeasement, every trouble is forgotten because it is no longer bound to the yoke of distress.

Long ago We made a decision that man would indeed need rescue, which would require someone to enter in with the proper aid. So, I was sent to give up my life. This act of surrender cost man nothing at all, yet what he gained placed him in the right standing to have deaths sentence repealed, adjudicating his soul from the judgment of guilt, allowing him to know the relief of honest forgiveness and remove him far away from any error. Since I accepted the blame, I took all the shame (even from the most thoughtless of actions, those regrettable choices which are unchangeable), leaving the one who has carried this bitter remorse with no obligation to stay in his self-hatred, for I came to restore the correct reputation of any who would choose Me.

So to the one left with the sense of “unfinished”, with the feelings of unresolved suspended over his pain, having the reminder of things left undone in words which can never be said, to you I say, “Come! Let Me be the One that you turn to and allow My perfect love to be the place you find comfort”. I send no one away and accept all who recognize Me as the answer. I am the only One who can bring you true harmony by setting your soul in the peace of full closure because I have made everything complete. Not even a strand of the past is left undone, nor is there a chord of pain left to unravel. My love is the binding force which heals all who are brokenhearted and sets them free from the ache of sorrow by replenishing their heart with the anticipation of a radiant tomorrow. For once the wind of My Spirit breathes into a soul, I revive it with “new” life that flows with the eternal promise of rest in those who recognize Me as “Savior”.

“When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

(Received: 9/18/2018)

April 17, 2019 0 comment

Encouragement

Those Whom I Love

by Lori Anne Hale March 29, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

I am the One sure thing, the only true King, the Maker of heaven and earth, the Creator of all that would be; The One who vanquished the enemy and removed the power from all of his schemes, who took the world from the brink of utter darkness through the saving light of salvation’s path.

This is who I am!

I established the covenant of grace, then put it into effect so all could be unified to Me, and know the oneness of being joined to My Spirit in the uninterrupted state of well-being, with their soul safely set beyond the reach of sin’s evil clutches, kept far from the grasp of the adversary and his evil forces.

Though trouble may be found in this life, with a struggle or two wanting to hold your attention, the thing to remember is that I have overcome every problem by demolishing the strength of every barrier through the blood of My Son, the one known to you as “Savior”.

For now, what obstacle can withstand the might of My hand as it moves through the lives of My children? What blockade, when constructed, is able to maintain its structure when I push against it? Apart from Me, there is no sound assembly to be found no matter the frame of the architecture. I can easily remove any hindrance built as an obstruction, for none presents even the slightest challenge against My abilities and sound reasoning. Because of My view, the scope I hold of each problem goes much deeper than just a cursory evaluation (which would dictate a certain course of action be taken with little consideration given to its effectiveness). So, if I am stationed beyond man’s understanding, why look to anyone else for the solution? Does he not see this will only lead to useless effort and possibly complicate matters?

What I bring to the table are verdicts which deliver ideal results every time; always found in the right judgment, silencing any arguments to the contrary, thus nullifying all objections presented by the enemy, proving again the stability of My hand (which is never shaken by fear nor overwhelmed with distress). My decisions are evenly calibrated to meet the needs of each challenge facing those whom I love, functioning with the proper degree of correctness so that these can stand firm in the confidence that “I am” who I say “I am”, and will continue to be this beyond what man knows as “the end”.

“Perfect” is who I AM and will always be, without any conquest too big for Me to subdue, or foe too powerful for Me to defeat; establishing Me in the place of “Supreme” for all of eternity; reigning with the divine authority of My immutable nature, making all other influences subject to My will.

When I determine what the outcome will be of a battle, who is left with the fortitude to offer a real threat, or develop a strategy to outwit Me? The enemy and his cohorts have already been soundly defeated, removing forever his ability to boast of himself as the victor. So, now all his energy is spent fortifying his defenses, hoping to keep those whom I love from experiencing breakthrough and full freedom.

Though some of My children speak of knowing Me and comprehend a great deal of theology, they are still subdued by some of the enemy’s lies; held captive with his evil techniques, having forgotten the invincible transaction made on the Cross (which took all the potency out of the enemy’s attacks). For his accusing words no longer carry any sting and his barbed reproach is nothing more than a falsity. Yet, those whom I love cannot see he has duped them into believing less than the full truth about Me. So, these settle for life only partially lived because their understanding of who I am has been diminished with the fabricated stories told by the enemy.

So then, when one of those whom I love encounters an obstacle, they doubt I have the real power to come through or think that I am disinterested in their struggle, allowing the enemy to hem them in with resistance (as if they were standing in the middle of a reinforced circle with barriers blocking their every move). But what those whom I love need to understand is that these hindrances are not real and are only a mirage, set to look as if the way is closed off, inaccessible for use, without a detour of any sort offered. The enemy’s objective is to keep those whom I love from being effective in their calling by tricking them into rendering themselves useless because they’ve agreed with what he is saying.

To these, I would say, “Do Not believe him!”. For he has presented a false narrative, altering your perception of reality, thus leading you to have misconceptions about Me.

Hear Me! Because you are a child of My kingdom, you have been given permission to exert My authority over every circumstance. Now, you are no longer subject to the enemy’s opinions of how your life should go, or the direction you are to take in any given situation. Do not give him the room to speak his negative views to you! Once those whom I love take this kind of stance, all the places thought of as impenetrable will begin to fall away, one by one, leaving them standing in the wide-open space of cohabitation; the one I designed for them to occupy with Me throughout this lifetime, where there is nothing left to hamper the way of becoming who I created them to be.

“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and overall the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. ” Luke 10:19

(Received: 2018)

March 29, 2019 0 comment

Insight

Living Life As A Whole

by Lori Anne Hale March 22, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

Automation has made life easier for man, so he has become accustomed to living life with relative ease. For now, absent are the hours of hard labor, of exerting physical energy just to keep living. Anymore, machines have taken many of the places intended for him, limiting the sources of potential income. Yet, through the process to bring advancement (of achieving a more simplistic existence) many are left without a way to provide bread for their tables. These are then put on a waiting list to receive a handout, who must depend on an institutional source to sustain them, not seeing any way of evading this outcome.

Though ingenuity is a fine thing (because man moves forward by using his intellect) there is a point where it becomes distasteful, like when he creates a plight for another in order to advance himself. He ends up leaving those who helped him standing out in the cold, using them only as a means to an end. For greed has become the catalyst in the areas of proper society even though the rhetoric used by many speaks of something much more altruistic. Behavior will always portray those things held in the heart, regardless of the words a man chooses. His movements will reveal his intentions, seen by those watching, shedding light on the deeper reasons he has made certain decisions, as the true motivation beneath his actions.

Yet, even when a man tries to hide his true objectives behind insincere words, leading others to believe his heart holds a higher purpose for what he is doing, I can see what lies underneath, in the deepest part of his being, so I am not fooled by his noble language or charitable phrases. The smokescreen of magnanimous words a man uses to prop himself up cannot cloud My site. Nor, does his empty banter and professions of selfless living impress Me. I alone know what exists behind his flowery statements, so can discern the quality of his character, thus finding him in severe lack.

Then, how can a man arrive with a more pious constitution on his own? What type of encounter does he need to break his self-serving bond?

This extreme deficit found in a man’s nature is why he needs a Savior, and the reason I sent My Son. Though not all of mankind wants to outdo his neighbor, the whole of humanity still exists in a compromised state, subject to selfishness in some form or another, with their true focus more narrow-minded than any would like to think. For, how could one who speaks so generously be anything but compassionate? Yet, when their heart is examined more closely, those decent responses regarding the needs of another still hold an underlying tone of vanity, of wanting to feel good about themselves by being thought of as unselfish.

Though most would never admit to holding such a prejudice (with their own needs outweighing another), I find this prideful tone in every human being without exception, even those who appear to be more philanthropic, thought to have a kind heart. Yet, none can escape the clutches of this basic desire to be first as the overriding instinct set in their heart. So, what can one do to find a more satisfactory disposition, or know true generosity (expressed by one who holds authentic care for another)? Impartation is the way to gain even a modicum of this love as a replacement for the less desirable trait of being self-centered and is only known through the direct influence of My Son. He, alone, expressed the authentic version of perfect love through the outpouring of His sacrifice when He laid down His own life so others might experience freedom.

This statement of surrender exposed the depths of compassion He holds for all of humanity, with His suffering shining the light onto man’s greatest need: being rescued from all of their disreputable ways.

If He is the single vestige of hope, the shining bright star that points the way to all that is pure, then this radical demeanor (of sacrificing for another) can only advance through those who have turned from their adverse behavior and embraced the high road of salvation. For, any who have chosen redemption’s path should not look to achieve their own dreams at the expense of another, nor seek to gain by setting themselves with the advantage (though some would “rename” this kind of unfair conduct to lessen its distasteful feel). My children know I am opposed to every unbalanced transaction, so should always put the needs of the other first, even in their business dealings.If I operate in all areas of My children’s lives, then each aspect of their day to day living should carry My divine principles and be seen in their treatment of others, regardless of where they find themselves (whether at their place of employment or gathering with fellow believers). I regard it all the same! My chosen should see their life as a whole, not segmented off into portions, with some sections separate from their walk with Me, thus giving themselves permission, in those areas, to behave in a worldly manner, using the values found in man’s standards.

What I desire is for My children to stand out amongst their peers. Not because of their own accomplishments, but for the love and compassion, they show no matter who’s around. So even though their colleagues may promote a more selfish view (with greed the motivating factor), My chosen should never take on the faulty attitude of “…it’s just business…” to justify their pursuit of a career, seeing others as only opportunities to move ahead. My own must remember, promotion comes from Me, so there should be no striving to achieve. For, they have My assurance of a promising future if they continue to partner with Me.

Nothing brings Me more delight than to find one of My children walking by faith, because this pleasing attitude carries the right confidence, and does not come from their own abilities to succeed. For, these know outward performance is not the method I use to bring increase, so they are not driven by competition; of putting another with a disadvantage, set as a target to beat out for a higher ranking or to boost their own self-esteem.

No, My children should not worry about being passed over in job performance. For when I deem them ready, these will experience the forward thrust of advancement. But until that time, these should do their job well, with a sense of honor towards their heavenly Father, because they know their current position is about bringing glory to My name alone.

So then, remain content to stay where you are, with the sunny attitude of one on a divine assignment, positioned to bring the hopeful news of My kingdom, knowing you carry the credential of ambassador, the title given to those from My heavenly realm.

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. ” Philippians 2:3

(Received: 12/9/2018)

March 22, 2019 0 comment

Insight

The Vehicle Of Motion

by Lori Anne Hale March 19, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

In wave upon wave, My presence flows through the generations of man.

In cascading rolls, I move, washing over the earth in its entirety without leaving a single corner untouched by My will. Like a flood upon dry ground, My movements saturate the land, filling it with the good intentions I have designed to permeate, in a fluid fashion, the hardened hearts of all man; enveloping each life into My plan, and creating a deeper connection with those who are chosen to carry the legacy of My kingdom into the nations of this world. For these know their true heritage lies beyond this realm, extends past this life into the place where eternity is held.

So this motion is the vehicle which I have chosen to keep My creation, encasing it in a constant state of fluctuation as each change I desire falls into place, one right after the other (like stepping stones laid out in a row) in accordance with My completed purpose (all that I established at the beginning before anything living came to be). I knew then that “time” would be the facet needed to have My will continue. So, I set life to this order with each day ticked off to the hands of a clock, continually moving ahead. For, who can stop this forward motion by turning back the hands of time? Who has the ability to break the sun and moon from their logistical pattern?

This solid progression was deliberately set in the specific pace of chronology, where hours, days, and years are used as the markers of movement; the record keepers of man’s passing; the way for him to understand the continuity within his environment, providing further evidence of My existence. For every observable element in this world was made holding the obvious stamp of a Creator (so that none can offer an excuse of “not knowing” when their time comes to stand before Me). Even the passage of time contains the clues for the involvement of a Higher power. For how could a random occurrence or spatial anomaly produce this kind of harmony, carried in the same consistency throughout the ages without any reported disruptions?

Even though I kept the sun from moving while My children were in battle, man can do nothing to dislodge this world from its forward advancement or amend its direction. Yet, man would like to think he retains some control over his longevity, but his days cannot continue past what I have already established as his ending. So without giving it much thought, man becomes accustomed to this day to day motion, not considering how much time has passed until he is caught by the reflection of who he used to be, knowing he can never recoup any of those prior moments, nor stop another day from elapsing.

Though he doesn’t recognize his involvement, each man’s life was written into My design, recorded by name in My heart, for not a single one comes into this world without My knowing, nor are their days spent without My consideration. I pondered over who each one would be, then carefully weighed out where they would fit best within My creation, so at just the right time, I brought them forth and included them in My overall plan, as an integral part of its architecture and structure.

Because of this, each life should be counted as having value (even those found in the most destitute places). For over the layers of time and the history of man, I made each one that would be. So all should be given this proper regard, considered with the same intensity of devotion and love as any other, without a single person, living or from the past, thought of as a mistake (for I have never once created an error).

So then, My Beloved should be found with a deeper appreciation for all who are living and not simply offer this recognition to a few. For they have been given the task of expressing My purpose and motivation to those around them, not only with those they may know, but to each individual who crosses their path. Once My chosen see the bigger picture of what I am doing, there is a realization of the role they play in this continuing effort and the reason why they are sent out. For many are invited to join Me in fellowship, but few will choose My offer of salvation.

In eagerness, those who are called My own should look for opportunities, whether in word or deed, to demonstrate My love to their fellow man by boldly proclaiming the gospel of My Son. For I specifically set some of My chosen in each frame of time, as those who would bear witness of My existence to the ones held captive by darkness; as beacons of My kindness to every generation, in the length of years I have given to them.

“And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:28-31

(Received: 2018)

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