SET the Standard....

 HOPE, FAITH And LOVE.....

Friday, November 09, 2012                                                                                                                          6:15 AM

 I had been laying in bed listening to “Simply Worship”, by Charlie and Jill LeBlanc for about an hour and suddenly, I saw the map of the United States in my mind’s eye.   Dave had posted it on FB.  It was red/blue/purple….someone had colored the map to show the overlapping votes…red for Republican and blue for Democrats.  As I looked at the map, the thought occurred to me that,  She, the US,  looked beaten and bruised. 

I heard the LORD say quietly in my heart:   “She has Leprosy.”   

I thought about this for awhile.  As I was pondering this thought, I heard the LORD say, “Get up.  I want to show you something.”

I got up, put on my robe and went to the kitchen to make a pot of coffee.  I was surprised to find it was already made…the clock had not been reset for the fall.  With coffee in hand I got out my journal and waited for the Spirit to speak.

(This  a long word and to clarify it, I will put God where the Holy Spirit/Jesus/Father, the GODHEAD is speaking and me where I replied.  Read this as if it is a play with two characters.  God and a human being)

The Spirit began to speak to my heart:

GOD:  My daughter…the country,…. Your country is sick,…like Leprosy---full of spots, wrinkles and missing links…your  people, the people of the USA, are gone astray!  MY Family is scattered and torn.  We must bring Her together.  You and ME and others like you… who know the times and who are obedient to do MY will in these days of darkeness and light.  (All of you who are the called and chosen for such a time as this, is implied)  Go now and give hope to the oppressed and care for the dying, rescue the perishing and LOVE with all your might…as it is given unto you “LOVE”, pressed down and without measure!  Speak the TRUTH in LOVE—OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD.   Do not tolerate error, but gently and sternly correct those who would rail against you.

Speak as MY Spirit gives you…. Truth, Wisdom, Knowledge, Discernment, rightly dividing My WORD.

(I see the map, all beaten and bruised)

GOD:  Come out of her…the Babylonian system… and set the standard--- Character, integrity, holiness, purity refined beauty, gentleness, humble (defined as: great power, greatly restrained).  Do not be angry and sin, but let righteousness be the standard of character.  Be ye holy as IAM HOLY.  Let your anger be directed at the one who is a liar and a thief, the father of lies….but let mercy reign in your heart.  Be angry and sin not.  Set the balances straight.  Lift up the standard—seek the higher ground and let no man deceive you, for IAM THE LORD your GOD!  I  AM the LORD who delivers you.  I AM GOD and there is none like ME. I know not any… DO you???

Me:  I quickly thought;   “No LORD, You are ALMIGHTY GOD, LORD, KING, SAVIOR, DELLIVERER, PROVIDER and so much more!  There is none like you! In You I have my life, breath and being.  You are the reason I live!  Your love surrounds me.  You, LORD, give me hope, faith and abiding LOVE…. And so much more!  Your WORD, ever lives to give food to the hungry and hope to the people, to the nations—food that never spoils or perishes, everlasting food—sustaining food!”

GOD:  Go to Psalm 119:118

Psalm 119:118 King James Version (KJV) 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Psalm 119:118 Common English Bible (CEB) 118 You discard everyone who strays from your statutes     because they are dishonest and false. Common English Bible (CEB) Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible

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GOD:  Go to and read out loud these passages in this order:

Psalm 119: 119, 114-120, 110, 112

Psalm 119:119 King James Version (KJV) 119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Psalm 119:119 Common English Bible (CEB) 119 You dispose of all the wicked people on earth like waste—     that’s why I love your laws. Common English Bible (CEB) Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible

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Psalm 119:114-120 King James Version (KJV) 114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. 115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. 116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. 117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually. 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood. 119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. 120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Psalm 119:114-120 Common English Bible (CEB) 114 You are my shelter and my shield—     I wait for your promise. 115 Get away from me, you evildoers;     I want to guard my God’s commandments! 116 Sustain me according to your word so I can live!     Don’t let me be put to shame because of hope. 117 Support me so I can be saved     and so I can focus constantly on your statutes. 118 You discard everyone who strays from your statutes     because they are dishonest and false. 119 You dispose of all the wicked people on earth like waste—     that’s why I love your laws. 120 My body shudders because I fear you;     I’m in awe of your rules. Common English Bible (CEB) Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible

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Psalm 119:110 King James Version (KJV) 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Psalm 119:110 Common English Bible (CEB) 110 Though the wicked have set a trap for me,     I won’t stray from your precepts. Common English Bible (CEB) Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible

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Psalm 119:112 King James Version (KJV) 112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Psalm 119:112 Common English Bible (CEB) 112 I have decided to keep your statutes forever, every last one. Common English Bible (CEB) Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible

GOD:  The Battle is MINE!  Not by your mind (the carnal mind), spirit or word or deed, or by anything of the flesh, but by the Power of the SPIRIT of GOD!  The SPIRIT moved upon the waters--- The BREATH of the HOLIES. The LIVING GOD is come into HIS people!  By HIS SPIRIT, HIS WORD IS performed.  Selah….Think about that!!!

Me: This scripture came to my mind:

“Forever, O LORD, Thy WORD is settled in heaven”…Ps 119:89

GOD:  GO TO Mark 16:13: 

(Jesus had just appeared to the two Mary’s and told them to tell the disciples that He had risen)

Mark 16:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Mark 16:13 Common English Bible (CEB) 13 When they returned, they reported it to the others, but they didn’t believe them. Common English Bible (CEB)

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GOD:  Keep reading out loud:  Mark 16:14-18

Mark 16:14-18 King James Version (KJV) 14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Mark 16:14-18 Common English Bible (CEB) 14 Finally he appeared to the eleven while they were eating. Jesus criticized their unbelief and stubbornness because they didn’t believe those who saw him after he was raised up. 15 He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to every creature. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever doesn’t believe will be condemned. 17 These signs will be associated with those who believe: they will throw out demons in my name. They will speak in new languages. 18 They will pick up snakes with their hands. If they drink anything poisonous, it will not hurt them. They will place their hands on the sick, and they will get well.” Common English Bible (CEB) Copyri

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GOD:  Go To Matthew 28-19-20

Matthew 28:19-20 King James Version (KJV) 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Matthew 28:19-20 Common English Bible (CEB) 19  Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20  teaching them to obey everything that I’ve commanded you. Look, I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age.” Common English Bible (CEB) Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible

GOD:  Go To Matthew 28:18b

Matthew 28:18 King James Version (KJV) 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. King James Version (KJV) by Public Domain

Matthew 28:18 Common English Bible (CEB) 18 Jesus came near and spoke to them, “I’ve received all authority in heaven and on earth. Common English Bible (CEB) Copyright © 2011 by Common English Bible

GOD:

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Arise and shine the Glory of the LORD is upon you (those who BELIVE and RECEIVE the HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD)  and His Spirit dwells in you!  Arise and shine and take your position at the table of the Father.  Whom the Father loves, He cares for.  If you have need of anything ASK.  Ask and it shall be given that the Father may be glorified.  Ask anything in my Name, the (Name of Jesus) and it shall be given.

GO TO:  Matthew 10:5-42  The sending forth of the disciple--- they were to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel

GO TO: Mark 16—The sending forth of the disciple to all the world.

GO TO: Matthew 22:37-40—Thou shalt love the LORD thy GOD.

GO TO: Matthew 26:41  Watch and pray that ye may enter not into temptation: the Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak

GO TO: James 4 & 5

              2 Peter—How to be holy

             John—The book of Love

            Titus—the church and so much more

            Timothy—Inspiration, doctrine, correction, instruction in righteousness

Seek ME with all your heart and you shall find rest for your soul.

NOTE:  All scripture is taken from Bible Gateway.com

Also, the reason GOD told me to speak/read HIS word out loud is because HIS WORD is not void and will perform into/unto the thing unto which it is sent.  The spiritual realm is more real than the natural realm and every word we speak effects everything in both the spiritual and the natural realm.  There is a time coming when we will all have to give an account of every idle word we have spoken.