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Thursday, April 30, 2015
HONOR GOD WITH OBEYING THE LAW!
Romans 13 King James Version (KJV)
13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2 Whosoever
therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they
that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
Word for the Believers in Christ: "And What Is That To You?"
"Have you not seen how the world, the flesh and the Devil will always try to gain your attention?
The moments, the hours, days and weeks will turn into months and years...as your life is turned into darkness, despair, and death.
I Am your true source of light and life. As you focus upon My Kingdom and My Word, you will discern more and more...the great wide abyss between light and darkness, between life and sin which always leads to death.
I have called you to walk and live by faith in the spirit. I have called you to be My Ambassadors and be Doers of the Word. I have called you to walk as the royal priesthood in holiness. Live as a holy nation in CHRIST.
You look at the events raging in all the nations. You see the darkness resting upon the multitudes. You see the wickedness festering as a carbuncle.
"AND WHAT IS THAT TO YOU?"
They are not mine! They do not know a life of righteousness!
But you do! The Gospel brought light and life into your soul...this shall continue into the souls of others. My kingdom shall advance.
Pray and seek the Holy Spirit to guide and direct your life, your work with Me.
You are mine! You are My flock! You are My Children! Pray and walk in the light.
There are needs all around you. There is great evil and suffering in everyday.
Continue to set your affection and attention upon Your God. Pray and Obey.
Do not go where you are not called and led. Seek to obey and discern the 'counterfeit compassion' of the world and the enemy. Follow your Lord.
Feelings will lead you astray...walk in the light and be led by the Spirit.
You are to move where you are directed. Rise up in maturity as My saints.
Let wisdom increase and direct your steps. Then the work shall be effective.
Study and grow in My Word. Be wise and continue to intercede in the Spirit.
Do not allow your life to be drained away in earthly feelings and sympathies...
Stand wise and steady in Your Lord...Your Master and Commander.
You are in the world, but not of it! You are are Mine! You are My Body!
Stay separated from the world in your heart. Live by faith and be light and salt.
Flesh will always want to "work" from earthly feelings. Fleshly works of sin.
Only from the Spirit is true compassion and wisdom bringing glory to God.
"AND WHAT IS THAT TO YOU?"
Stay in step with Your Lord. Ask Me to direct your life and works.
Do nothing from the flesh. Do not waste your life in sinful flesh.
Love God with your life, your actions, your words, your thoughts.
I AM on the scene! I AM on the march! I AM your GOD!
Stay joined to Me. Abide in Me. Treasure My Word abiding in you!
You are not of this world...You are Mine!
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Prayer for the Disciples John 17: 15-16
…15"I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. 16"They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17"Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.…
(Habakkuk 2:4) "Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."
(Romans 1:17) "For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
(Galatians 3:11) "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."
(Hebrews 10:38) "Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him."
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Rev Gerri Merrick
Rejoice International
Rejoice Rally
The moments, the hours, days and weeks will turn into months and years...as your life is turned into darkness, despair, and death.
I Am your true source of light and life. As you focus upon My Kingdom and My Word, you will discern more and more...the great wide abyss between light and darkness, between life and sin which always leads to death.
I have called you to walk and live by faith in the spirit. I have called you to be My Ambassadors and be Doers of the Word. I have called you to walk as the royal priesthood in holiness. Live as a holy nation in CHRIST.
You look at the events raging in all the nations. You see the darkness resting upon the multitudes. You see the wickedness festering as a carbuncle.
"AND WHAT IS THAT TO YOU?"
They are not mine! They do not know a life of righteousness!
But you do! The Gospel brought light and life into your soul...this shall continue into the souls of others. My kingdom shall advance.
Pray and seek the Holy Spirit to guide and direct your life, your work with Me.
You are mine! You are My flock! You are My Children! Pray and walk in the light.
There are needs all around you. There is great evil and suffering in everyday.
Continue to set your affection and attention upon Your God. Pray and Obey.
Do not go where you are not called and led. Seek to obey and discern the 'counterfeit compassion' of the world and the enemy. Follow your Lord.
Feelings will lead you astray...walk in the light and be led by the Spirit.
You are to move where you are directed. Rise up in maturity as My saints.
Let wisdom increase and direct your steps. Then the work shall be effective.
Study and grow in My Word. Be wise and continue to intercede in the Spirit.
Do not allow your life to be drained away in earthly feelings and sympathies...
Stand wise and steady in Your Lord...Your Master and Commander.
You are in the world, but not of it! You are are Mine! You are My Body!
Stay separated from the world in your heart. Live by faith and be light and salt.
Flesh will always want to "work" from earthly feelings. Fleshly works of sin.
Only from the Spirit is true compassion and wisdom bringing glory to God.
"AND WHAT IS THAT TO YOU?"
Stay in step with Your Lord. Ask Me to direct your life and works.
Do nothing from the flesh. Do not waste your life in sinful flesh.
Love God with your life, your actions, your words, your thoughts.
I AM on the scene! I AM on the march! I AM your GOD!
Stay joined to Me. Abide in Me. Treasure My Word abiding in you!
You are not of this world...You are Mine!
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Prayer for the Disciples John 17: 15-16
…15"I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. 16"They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17"Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.…
(Habakkuk 2:4) "Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith."
(Romans 1:17) "For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
(Galatians 3:11) "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."
(Hebrews 10:38) "Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him."
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Rev Gerri Merrick
Rejoice International
Rejoice Rally
Friday, April 17, 2015
Godlessness in the Last Days
1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God-- 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them.
2 Timothy 3: 1-5
1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God-- 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them.
2 Timothy 3: 1-5
PRAY and OBEY! Stand steady with the Word and the Holy Spirit guiding You!
Be DOERS of the WORD and not just hearers only......Love GOD with ALL of Your being!
GUARD the JOY! MAINTAIN the PEACE!
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Rev Gerri Merrick
Rejoice International ~ Rejoice Rally
Monday, April 6, 2015
Word for the Body of Christ: "IN ME"
Received by: Gerri Merrick
"Do you know who you are...IN ME?
Do you see what you have...IN ME?
Do you realize what you are...IN ME?
Do you believe what you have...IN ME?
Do you know who you shall become...IN ME?
Do you Rejoice in the Transformation...IN ME?
Do you rest in the Abundant Life...IN ME?
I AM who I say I AM!
I DO what I say I DO!
Nothing shall ever stop MY WAYS!
Nothing shall delay MY WILL!
Believe and Rise Up...IN ME!
Rejoice...IN ME!"
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Rev Gerri Merrick
Rejoice International ~ Rejoice Rally
Gold Feather Press Books & Music
Sunday, April 5, 2015
PASSIONFLOWER SYMBOL
THE PASSION FLOWER VINE and FRUIT HAVE BEEN TREASURED AS A SYMBOL OF THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST.....
•
The stigmas
representing the 3 Nails used in the crucifixion.
•
The style
- the sponge used to moisten Christ's lips with
vinegar.
•
The five stamens
the color of blood depict the 5
Wounds that Christ received.
•
The 72 corona filaments
, tipped with blood red, were described as
reflecting the traditional number of thorns
in the crown of thorns.
•
The central column
- against which He was scourged.
•
The ten sepals and petals
represent the 10 Apostles (excluded are Judas and Peter).
•
The spiraled tendrils
- the lash of Christ's Scourging
•
The leaves
- the head of the Centurion's Spear.
The under-
side of the leaves were marked with dark spots to represent
the thirty pieces of silver.
•
The round fruit
- The World Christ came to save
The fragrance - The Spices prepared by the
Holy Women
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•
The stigmas
representing the 3 Nails used in the crucifixion.
•
The style
- the sponge used to moisten Christ's lips with
vinegar.
•
The five stamens
the color of blood depict the 5
Wounds that Christ received.
•
The 72 corona filaments
, tipped with blood red, were described as
reflecting the traditional number of thorns
in the crown of thorns.
•
The central column
- against which He was scourged.
•
The ten sepals and petals
represent the 10 Apostles (excluded are Judas and Peter).
•
The spiraled tendrils
- the lash of Christ's Scourging
•
The leaves
- the head of the Centurion's Spear.
The under-
side of the leaves were marked with dark spots to represent
the thirty pieces of silver.
•
The round fruit
- The World Christ came to save
The fragrance - The Spices prepared by the
Holy Women
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Even the history of this striking flower is rich with reverence. Called
"Espina de Cristo" (Christ's thorns) by Spanish Christian missionaries
who first discovered it in South America, each part of the flower holds
symbolic meaning in recognition of the crucifixion story - the passion
of the Christ. Five sepals and five petals refer to the ten faithful
apostles (excluding Judas and Peter). Three stigma represent the three
nails that held Christ to the cross, while five anthers represent his
five sacred wounds. The tendrils of the flower are said to resemble the
whips used in the flagellation, while the filaments, which can number in
excess of a hundred depending on the flower, depict the crown of
thorns. This powerful symbolism has led to the inclusion of the Passion
Flower among the ornamentation of various churches, such as in stained
glass window designs, altar frontals and lectern falls.
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