Joy Is Coming

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John Chapter Three

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.


First John Chapter Three

1.See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.


First John Chapter Four

18. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us.


John Chapter Sixteen

33. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”


Romans Chapter Eight

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written,

“For your sake we are being killed all the daylong;
we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Hebrews Chapter Twelve

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.





    Lately almost everyone I know, including myself, has been going through tough times. A few people have asked me why we suffer if God loves us so much. So instead of trying to explain in my own words I asked him in prayer if He would give me words of encouragement that I could share with all of you. So while praying today He began to speak and He reminded me of the scriptures above and he began to explain some things to me so I began writing it down so that I could share it with you all. Here are his words, He said:



    My beloved ones: You are dearly loved and I know you have troubles and suffer pain and have many issues in your lives. This doesn’t mean you aren’t loved. It means you are living in a world that is still in the reconciliation process. One day earth will be just as it is in heaven. I reconciled the world unto myself while in my Son on the cross. But the world hasn’t completely accepted the reconciliation. One day soon it will be overtaken by the growing Kingdom and all will be heavenly.



    Never, under any circumstances think that what happens to you is a reflection of my love for you. Those of you with children understand this. You love them with all your heart and it hurts to see bad things happen to them but in no way do the bad things come because your love for them wanes.



    The main thing to remember during these times is not to get down and never give up. It’s never over. Just ask Lazarus. Four days in the grave and he came out just fine. It’s necessary to keep your eyes looking to me and not get hypnotized by the problems. Look past them just as my Son looked past the cross for the joy that was on the other side.


    Always remember that all things work together for your good because you love me and I love you and you are called according to my great eternal plan. No matter what you go through, I will turn it into your benefit.


    My loved ones; you are still learning so don’t get down on yourselves thinking that you are suffering because you are being disciplined for something you did wrong. Remember my Son told the disciples that I prune every branch that doesn’t bear fruit. Remember also that He told them that they were clean, or pruned, by the words He spoke to them. I will never send sickness or disease or anything like that to teach you anything. I teach you by writing my love laws on your heart and own your mind. I teach you by speaking love words into your heart calling you up higher to where you truly are.


    Those who do unlawful things get punished but not by me. For example if you rob a bank and the guard shoots you it’s not me telling him to shoot you. Getting shot while robbing a bank is one of the consequences of robbing a bank. If you die from a drug overdose I didn’t kill you, the drugs did. The wages of sin is death, but most never read the rest of that scripture that says “but the gift of God is eternal life.” Abundant, eternal life is always my plan for you.


    While in the world you will have problems because of the ignorance that is in the hearts of people. Remember that my son said to you “For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander."


    Our beloved Paul also told you in his letter to the Galatians when he said: “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”


    So as you can see the darkness and trouble you see in the world is because people haven’t accepted the truth of my Son’s completed work and their hearts are filled with ignorance and evil and so the world being under man’s control takes on the personality of its master. As it is written: “The heavens are the LORD’S but the earth He has given unto the hands of the sons of men.”


    So my loved ones please understand that as the kingdom grows bigger and bigger then the earth will be freed from the darkness and all the danger that exists in it. All darkness will be overcome by light until all is light. The best way to change the world is to advance the kingdom which is within you. Learn who you are and everything around you will change and bring everyone around you up to your level of consciousness. In this world the only thing you need to change is your own understanding of who you are and how much you are loved!


    So be of good cheer for I will never leave you or forsake you. I am your constant help in times of trouble. I am taking you up to a higher consciousness so that you will no longer be affected by the world but you will be the light that the world needs to change.


    Don’t forget that my Son told you that no one lights a candle and puts it under a bushel. Neither do you light a candle and put it in the open sun. Candles are needed in dark places and you are the city set on a hill. You are the light in the darkness and I need you to keep shining until there is no darkness in the heart of any person. If the world around you looks dark then look inside for the light within you is me.


    Once again my beloved ones, you are loved dearly and the proof of my love is not because you have good days but the cross is the proof of my love for you. When you feel unloved take a long look at the cross and understand the value that you are because I counted the cost and didn’t hesitate to pay the ultimate price for you because you are loved.


    Remember your first love. For each of you there was a time when you would lay down your lives in joy just for the joy of your salvation. There was a time that my love for you and your love for me was all you desired. You can have those days again if you choose.


    My beloved children; You will have hard days and you will have good days but every day is a love day! You were chosen before I made the world and I have never changed my mind! You are so loved! Forget the hardship by remembering you are loved! 

    Remember what our beloved Paul told you in his letter to the Thessalonians: In everything give thanks for this is the will of God concerning you. That doesn’t mean that your troubles are my will. It means giving thanks is my will because giving thanks will lift you up above your problems and will cause you to overcome them.


    Once again my beloved ones: In this world you will have troubles but you will never face them alone and you will always have my constant, abiding, burning love for you available if you will only take time to consider it. Please be patient for the greatest days of history are beginning. All will know me from the least to the greatest. The feeblest among you will be like David. I haven’t forgotten even one of the promises I made to you or to the world. So look past the problems and set your eyes on the joy on the other side. You may have troubles at the moment but joy is coming!



    These are the words He gave me to share with you today.
I hope you are encouraged by these words,
Until next time,
Grow Rich in His Grace,
I love you all,
Michael



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Come and Eat!

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Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.



As I was praying today I felt something move deep inside my heart so I closed my eyes and focused within my own spirit and I heard Father say : Come and eat!


I looked up and I was once again taken into a vision I had many years ago. The vision was the same as before. I appeared in front of a banquet table that was miles long and very wide. I stood before the table with a little baby spoon and a little tiny baby plate that looked like a toy.


Just as before I heard these words: Why did you come with those tiny utensils and that tiny plate? I replied; I’m sorry my Lord, I guess I forgot. He laughed and once again handed me a spoon the size of a shovel and a fork big as a hayfork. He said, you’ve been eating at the pig trough of the world too long and need to come here to feed your spirit.


So as I stood there looking at the food, I heard beautiful music and laughter and joy was overflowing and I remembered well being here before and was not ashamed but kind of wondering why I didn’t come here every day to eat.


Sometimes in life we let things get in the way. I have been busy working on many music projects and other chores. I also have many people who I pray for daily and I try to encourage every day who share their problems with me and sometimes I forget that I’m supposed to unload those burdens on Jesus and should only bear them long enough to bring them to him.

Lately I got a little bogged down in so many things and helping so many people that I forgot to feed myself what I need to stay strong. Sometimes, my inner Martha puts Mary in a headlock and drags her away to make grilled cheese sandwiches instead of sitting at the Shepherds feet feeding on real food. I even became physically ill for a couple of weeks and couldn’t seem to shake it until I took a few days and just rested. I shouldn’t have gone too long without the fellowship meal that we all have prepared for us. Father reminded me that even Jesus had to go away alone to get spiritual nourishment.


So I listened to the music and fixed my plate and walked a little ways from the table and sat under a beautiful tree and listened to the heavenly music. I sat for awhile and soaked in the joy and the delight. I took a big bite of the bread and drank from a a light blue cup. The water in the cup was so sweet like wine but was crystal clear. While reclining under the tree some birds landed in the tree and began to sing in tune with the music that was playing. I got so relaxed that I fell asleep under the tree and sometime later I woke up back in my van by the lake where I was praying.


So I spoke to Father and told him that I am so sorry for missing out on his hospitality and asked him to please remind me every day to take time to come eat and fellowship with him. As I did he spoke to me and asked me to listen and write and share his words with all of you. Here are his words, He said:



My lovely ones; are you tired? Is your soul weary and worn? Does every day seem the same and has life become more of a burden than a blessing? I am your answer.


Here is the problem, your mind and body feed on whatever you set your mind to. If you constantly are bombarded with negative thoughts and problems then those things will choke your life out and can eventually kill your physical body if you let them.


Just as David wrote: If you are surrounded by enemies such as problems or negative thoughts or fears or any other problem in life the only way around it is over it. You must come to the table I set for you. Forget your enemies and come eat. You must come lay down in the green pastures and sit beside the still waters. You must follow your shepherd if you want peace. So many of my people have let social media become their shepherd and they never find peace. You must take time to shut everything down even if it seems what you are doing with your time is good, it still gets in the way of our fellowship.


My loved ones; I made you in my image and likeness. Your imagination is my imagination. If you close your eyes and imagine this place of rest it will become more real to you than your surroundings. Even if you can’t see it at first keep imagining it until the eye of your imagination becomes as clear as the eyes of your spirit. As it is written: You are seated with me in heavenly places. Even if you can't see it. It is still the truth.


If you will sanctify your imagination then your eyes will be clear and you will see heaven as it really is: Right inside you. Cast down every imagination that exalts itself fighting for your attention and close the door and ask me to show you the secret place.


You were instructed in scripture to only think about things that are lovely and pure, so anything else needs to be sent away. When you have a negative thought pretend it is a small cloud and blow it away with your breath and soon the skies of your mind will be filled with peaceful clouds full of joy and laughter. Never forget that all things that exist began in imagination. So when someone says it’s just your imagination remind them that in my imagination was the beginning of all things.


So my beautiful ones; take time to come to my table. Leave your cares behind and find a quiet place and relax. Will you at least give me a much time as you give your social media devices? Do you really think you will gain anything from outside that my Spirit inside you doesn’t already know?


Find a place that makes you happy. Some can lock out the world in a crowd of people. Some need a lake or a quiet place. Some need a drive through the country or a fishing boat, and some need to lock themselves in quiet room, so do whatever makes you happy. Find a place that brings you peace and joy.


In my presences is fullness of joy just as it was written in the scriptures. I am always everywhere present. I live in you but sometimes you don’t. You live everywhere but inside. So come inside. Rest in my presence and let me feed you and give you joy. The table is set. Please come eat!



These are the words He gave me to share with you today.
I hope you are encouraged by these words.
Until next time,
Grow Rich in His Grace,
I love you all,
Michael



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