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COME RUNNING AFTER GOD IN 2007 -- PURSUE HIM!
~ L.D. Oxford
God is looking for a people who He can trust. A people of passion for Him. And we have a responsibity to run after God and to live and to walk in His true holiness.
TRUE HOLINESS
True holiness does not come through just trying a little harder, but comes through complete surrender and dedication to the Lord. Jesus Christ has already made the provision for our salvation and forgiveness through His death on the cross and by the power of His ressurection He raises us up to a "real life" in Him.
He paid the full price for our salvation, healing and deliverance from evil. Yet, we must pay the price to follow Him and to walk it out in our everyday lives with Him. This is called "denying self and following Him." And the Lord offers to each of us His grace to do this, where it becomes our life-style.
This involves actually "following" the Lord and it takes a genuine on-going committment to Him. He already knows that we cannot carry this out perfectly in ourselves, but we still need to be walking this out in obedience through His grace and ability that is already supplied for each of us.
Romans 7:1 - Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
COMMITTMENT TO GOD WITH FAITHFULNESS
Committment to God with faithfulness, and also loyalty and unity when it comes to relationships in His Body. The committment to follow through without anymore procrastination.
Someone has to go to change the world, and God is calling each of His people to do this...and this cannot be done alone by any of us. It must be "as every joint supplies" in the Body of Christ and this means team work.The vital relationships must be continually established and learning to work together. No matter where you are right now, do not hold back any longer!
MAKE THOSE CONNECTIONS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST
Make your connections in the Body of Christ and spread out from the right and to the left in reaching out to others, so that we can possess nations and cities for the Kingdom of God. You cannot do this without some leadership and godly relationships in your life.
The Lord says, Ask of me and i will make the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. - Psalms 2:8 -NIV
He is looking for people who will say, give to us the nations, give to us our region, give to us our city, lest we die of despair with a broken heart!
WE HAVE WINKED AT SIN IN THE PAST
We have winked at sin in the past. We have allowed gross immorality to run rampant in our nations. Even, your own people and ministers participated in many of those sins. We have allowed prayer to be taken out of schools, when a small group of atheists had their way with changing the law.
ABORTION
Then, we have watched the world pass us by, as many millions of unborn babies were slaughtered from the womb of mothers. Have mercy upon us Lord for allowing the doors of immorality and of abortion to be opened in our nations. Forgive us, oh Lord.
SINS OF OMMISSION
We repent from the sins of those things that we should have done and did not do, (sins of ommission) because we waited to see if someone else would step up to the plate and do it instead. And so it didn't happen on the scale that you intended.
STAND IN THE GAP AND REPENT ON THE BEHALF OF OUR NATIONS
We stand in the gap and repent on the behalf of our nations and people. And we repent for ourselves, for our own personal sins and neglect.
Joel 2:17-18 Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O Lord, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them; wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?
vs. 18, Then will the Lord be jealous, and pity His people. (read on) -KJV
A WATERED DOWN WORD AND GOSPEL -- NO MORE!
Then, "some" of the evangelical churches and "some" prophetic voices in our nations fed the people with a watered-down word and gospel, with nice self-help messages along with prophetically fluffy messages that tickled the ears of the people, so that they would not even sense the need for change and to repent.
Enough of neutral prophets delivering words to hype up, to promote their latest book, CD, or product and not caring the least, for the people outside of their elite groups. Enough of ministers telling people that they must pick up the phone right now, and call the 1-800 number, or else they will not receive the 100-fold blessing of the Lord.
GIVE GENEROUSLY TO HELP OTHERS -- BUT BE A GOOD STEWARD
Yes, we should give generously! Yes, we should help the needy whenever we see the need. Yes, we should support ministries and yes, we should sow into good ground. However, we should "consult with the Lord" on where and how much He would have us to give.
Sometimes the Lord will speak directly and clearly and at other times, He may expect us to just do what we know is the right thing to do, wherever a need arises. Then, He expects us to be a good and faithful steward in what we do for Him.
"THE GOOD OLE BOYS CLUB"
Enough of the Christian Country Club mentality, "the good ole boys club" promoting themselves continually and endorsing each other, even when what they teach or prophesy, was either a heavy mixture, or not really from the Father's heart at all.
Let us never despise true apostles, prophets or prophesying, but let us position ourselves to hear and to receive the truth.
RECEIVE ENCOURAGEMENT, EDIFICATION, ALONG WITH THE CORRECTION
Let us receive the encouragement and edification, but also the corrections that are needed in the Body of Christ. And may it all be done through the redemptive Love of God.
May a sound balance of prophetic truth come forth and continue to mature in the lives of His people.
REACH OUT
And last of all, let's never forget that there is a world of people around us who are going to hell in a hand-basket, and we are the ones who should be reaching out to them and to help them to come to know the Lord.
Multiple meetings per week, one more conference and a expensive Carribbean cruise for Christians are fine (when a vacation is needed). No problem!
But, let's not stay so busy in our lives that we do not have any time to help other people who may need us. And let us not forget about those people around us where we live and work in our communities?
BURN UP THE MIXTURE LORD, THAT PURITY MAY COME FORTH
Burn up the mixture Lord. Burn up the wood, hay and stubble that a purity may come forth in the hearts of your people. Let your people come forth as burning men and women of God in 2007.
Burning with passion for you, demonstrating your love for each other in the Body. Burning with love for a lost and dying generation, and burning with your holy purifying fire.
CRY OUT TO GOD -- REFUSE TO CONTINUE AS IN THE PAST
May your people cry out to you now, and refuse to live their lives as and they did in 2006. Refusing sin, refusing to be un-caring, refusing to be luke-warm, refusing apathy, refusing compromise, refusing to make any more excuses, refusing to be cliquish and seeking popularity, but to open their mouths for you, to speak the Father's heart, and to follow up those words with holy actions and godly character.
We will not allow the enemy to poison our hearts, our families and children, with a stew of mixture and soulish gobbildy-goop agenda. We desire the truth and desire your purity and holiness. Enough prophetic blabber without Love, faith and actions. Enough words with no real love and faith to believe and to follow up on those words.
See 1 Cor. 13: 2-4 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand mysteries, and all knowledge; and though i have all faith, so that i could move mountains, and have not charity (love), i am nothing....
SEND THE FIRE AND BAPTIZE YOUR PEOPLE AFRESH
Send the fire afresh and baptize your people afresh with the Holy Ghost and with your purifying Fire, oh Lord. Let it come forth and let it fall now, Lord! And let Your truth come forth in the lives of your people as you are desiring to do!
Expedite your awakening revolution to every nation and let your people rise up as never before until your return. Let the awakening move of the Spirit of God increase and acceleration continue ... and let your people find themselves on the cutting edge of what you are doing throughout the earth.
LET THE JOHN THE BAPTISTS COME FORTH
Let the John the Baptists come forth, let your Nazarites (those totally sold out and seperated unto God) come forth, let your people learn to rule and to reign on this earth and to take dominion with an extreme radical faith and anointing to bring forth and to accelerate this revolution of Your Spirit.
We shall see freedom!!! We declare freedom Lord, over your people and over our nations!!!
WE WILL BELIEVE AND FOLLOW YOU, WITHOUT COMPROMISE
We will believe and follow you as true uncompromising apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers and Holy Ghost power-filled evangelists without the self-glorification, but as true bond-servants.
It's for your glory Lord, with the demonstration and evidence of the Kingdom of God being established on this earth. All for your glory Lord!In the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and King! So be it!
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*This part of the posted message was a call to fasting and prayer that went out several weeks ago and was given in cooperation with several ministries where thousands of people have joined together in doing this corporately and is still continuing now.
It would still be valid for now, as anyone can fast and pray, even starting today. So why not those believers here on the internet also? Either respond to this blog message or either go to our home site and email us from there, so we may know that you are standing together with us in solidarity.
A FORTY DAY SEASON OF FASTING AND PRAYER, BELIEVING THAT AMERICA WILL RETURN TO GOD DURING THE YEAR OF 2007.
This generation will rise up and say "no more" to the enemy. Do you want to be a part of this? Is this for you? If so, then prepare to conduct a fast during this season along with us and many others across the nation.
Start 2007 out right and ask the Lord how and when you should begin. You can begin as soon as you prepare. Sometime during this week would be a strategic time to commence, since there are thousands of others with various ministries, who have already started over the past few days. Here are some basic guidelines for conducting your fast.
DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN FAST
DANIEL FAST: This can be done as a Daniel type fast (basic small portions of vegetables with no meat or rich foods, plenty of water to keep your body hydrated)
Daniel 1: 12 - "....Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.
JUICE FAST: A fruit juice and/or vegetable juice fast as the Lord may direct you. Also, drink pure water along with this.
TOTAL FAST: When going on a total fast with water, make sure to use pure water, spring water or distilled water instead of tap-water (or boil your water first, if you have to). Jesus said, When you fast, not "If you fast" in His Word… He also gave instructions on how to conduct your times of prayer and fasting in (Matthew 6:5-18).
WHICH EVER WAY YOU FAST, ALWAYS DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. FOR THOSE WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS AND ON MEDICATIONS:
Those with severe health problems should always consult with a doctor first, before going on any long-term fasts. For most people however, eating basic (lite and small portions) of healthy vegetables with plenty of pure water, (the Daniel Fast) cutting out all rich foods, meats, sweets, junk-food, coffee and sodas would greatly serve as a acceptable type of fasting, since so many are on prescriptions and medications out there. This would also improve your health greatly during the process.
FASTING WITH THE RIGHT MOTIVES
The Lord will honor the fast when it is conducted honestly towards Him and with the right motives. He looks upon the heart. Don't treat it like another diet or weight loss program, or you will find yourself fasting with the wrong motive. Remember, it is a fast unto the Lord not a weight-watchers program :)
FASTING AND PRAYER -- WHAT IT INVOLVES
It involves fasting, praying, seeking the Lord regularly with targeted prayer and feasting on the scriptures during the fast.
If you need extra help or understanding on how to conduct this, Jentezen Franklin has a good book on fasting and prayer featured on his website that is full of great information.
I understand that if you order by his toll free number, you can receive the book quickly.
There are also many different free teaching sources and guidelines on fasting and prayer found on almost any search engine.Write in and let us know that you will be fasting and praying along with us during this season.
I already know that some of you are, but would like to know about how many will be joining together corporately this week. Many blessings in Christ, L.D. Oxford
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