DECLARE YOUR LOVE FOR JESUS AND MOVE IN THE SPIRIT

12/7/2023

"Jesus replied, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him" (John 14:23).

Embracing a profound love for Jesus should be the strongest desire of every child of God. Through this pursuit, true life is found, as living authentically is inherently tied to pleasing Him. Reflect on the crucial question: "Am I living for God or myself?" A mere declaration of living for God does not guarantee its truth. Take, for instance, the desire for leadership; while it's natural to aspire to lead, such aspirations must align with biblical principles, particularly rooted in servanthood. As stated by Jesus, "Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant" (Matthew 20:26). This prompts a vital question: How can one effectively lead others if they struggle with following simple instructions? Jesus emphasizes, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word."

Our love for Jesus is professed in our actions. Consider the disciples of Jesus contemplating, "How can we draw water from those unclean pots and present it to the governor? It seems illogical!" Picture them thinking, "This doesn't feel right! Someone should inform the Master that He misspoke." If they had adopted such an attitude, they would have missed out on the miraculous event at the wedding where Jesus turned water into wine. Thankfully, Mary had previously instructed the disciples to do whatever Jesus directed. In essence, the lesson is clear: Do not rely solely on your senses, for they may deceive you. Avoid approaching spiritual matters with worldly wisdom, as it often leads to a destructive path. Proverbs 14:12 warns, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death."

The Lord declares:

"If you embrace My Word, you will witness the fulfillment of your heart's desires and walk in My greater glory. Throughout this year, I have conveyed My intention to use you as a message to the people of the earth—a message of My grace, power, and love. Hear Me once more, My Child; My grace rests upon you, a tangible grace that yields tangible manifestations, adorning your life with abundance, strength, affluence, favor, victory, peace, and health. As I declared at the onset of the year, it is your year of Wonder. Yet, I see some of My children growing weary of My Word. Have I not spoken? Will I not bring it to fruition? In My Word, I remind you, 'Do not grow weary, for at the proper time, you will reap a harvest if you do not give up.' That proper time, my child is in your hands. You determine the day of your harvest because I have fulfilled all I promised you this year. It's time, My child, to rise with My Word in your heart and on your lips. Arise, for your harvest is overdue, says the Lord. Move with the wind of My Spirit; pay no heed to limitations, for My Spirit in you breaks all limits. Approach your harvest, move against the opposing winds, and take a step beyond the impossible. Lift your voice and rejoice! Rejoice because My Word within you will not falter. Let it propel you forward. Hallelujah!"

God bless you!

Faith Filled Confession:

I am manifestly declared to be an epistle of Christ Jesus. I demonstrate my love for Jesus by being a doer of His Word. I showcase His glory, honor, and virtues. The Lord has crowned my year with goodness and has caused my path to drop fatness. My life is synonymous with prosperity, favor, health, increase, joy, peace, abundance, testimonies, and notable miracles. Hallelujah!

Prayer Points:

Psalm 122:6, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you."

• Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 

• Pray against plans to use the crises in Israel to launch other attacks in the United States.

• Pray for Washington and all who are in positions of authority in the United States.

One Year Reading Plan: Ezekiel 47-48; 1 John 1