“Why did you allow this to happen to me, Lord?” I asked with a sincere heart.

Turning toward the cry of my voice, Jesus answered my real question. “I knew of your situation before it happened, My darling. You didn’t see Me, but I was with you; weeping, groaning for the pain you were experiencing, My Spirit greatly distressed.”

The Lord’s love pricked my heart causing tears to stream down my cheeks. “The pain is still alive, Lord. Buried deep in my heart, but still active from its grave.” I whispered.

“Will you remove the wall in your heart that stands between us?” Jesus asked. “I know you have many concerns, but just roll away the first stone, the stone that barricades your pain. Roll it away and meet Me in this place of blessing. I will bring life to the dead places of your heart. Believe on Me, for I AM the Resurrection and the Life.”

It’s that time of year again. I watch the shoppers scurry about, using their rewards card to purchase all those gifts so they can commemorate the holiday that bears My name, in whatever fashion their tradition has cultivated. I often feel left out of this celebration called Christmas, but it is true that everyone loves gifts and chases after rewards.

I throw a caution your way regarding the offerings put before you by the rulers of this world. They are ungovernable and keep company with thieves; watch yourselves so that you do not lose what you have accomplished.

I, however, offer you a rewards program that guarantees a full and perfect prize. My points system is simple, and the redemption process is clear. The rules are not written in fine print, but rather, in blood.

• I will reward those who diligently seek Me.
• I will reward those who fear My Word, which is settled in Heaven.
• I will reward those who carry out My wishes with reverence and sincerity of heart.
• I will reward those who build upon My foundation with work that abides in Me.

Stockpile your riches in heaven, where the High God holds all the rewards. I AM God of gods and Lord of lords; a great God, a great and mighty God, who does not show partiality or take bribes. I will compensate every person justly.

Look up! Your redemption draws near.

Jesus Christ
The Redeemer
The Holy One who leads you and teaches you to profit.

Everybody has faith, but what are you putting your faith in? The enemy sees whether your faith is placed in Me or whether your faith is attached to something or someone else. He then acts accordingly: as do I! We both act according to your faith.

Faith is unseen by human eyes, but it is clearly seen in the spiritual realm. Sure, faith can be seen through your actions, but no one knows what is driving your behavior or the motive of your heart, except for Me!

Human eyes can’t see the armor of My Father either, but the enemy is acutely aware of both your faith and the armor that you may or may not be wearing. Do not leave yourself open to the battle raging around you: put on the whole armor of God so you will be able to stand against the devil.

What armor do you think you’re wearing, but is actually missing?

Jesus Christ, the Armor Bearer

The Helmet of Salvation

Contrary winds have caused your faith to waver, capsizing your vessel, and shipwrecking your heart. Precious cargo lost to the depths; buried yet intact, impediments to your soul.

I did not create you to be a ghost ship, drifting through life, carried away by the wind and waves of this world, so do not perform mutiny and sabotage the good work I have done in you.

You are My vessel of honor; refined gold, set apart and called by Grace. Cast your net wide, drawing the bounty to shore, while storing your riches in Heaven. Transport from heaven to earth My treasures of new and old, for you are My Treasure Ship, sailing between two territories.

Jesus Christ, God of Grace

The Creator & Possessor of Heaven & Earth

You say this world is filled with so much violence and pain, but yet you reject what is good.

The earth is full of My goodness, and it endures continually, but you must look to find it.

My Ways are unsearchable, but I desire to have mercy upon everyone.

Only God is Good: when goodness is dismissed and cast off, the enemy will pursue.

Seek and search for the Good Shepherd with all your heart and you will find Me. For I have given you My Good Word.

Jesus Christ, The Lord God

Abundant in Goodness & Truth

There is a narrow passage connecting two seas; two kingdoms, if you will. I call it the Strait Gate. It is a portal that leads to Life, where you can see the Kingdom of God, but not everyone will gain entrance. The gate holds trouble and difficulty may pursue, but it is a place of receiving, a place to seize an abundant reward!

But there is also the Wide Gate, whose road is broad, full of darkness and the shadow of death. Silhouettes bleed through the shadows, revealing workers of chaos and confusion. This way is filled with destruction and has a taunting guardian.

I have divided the seas and gathered all the waters, silencing their roar and the crash of the waves. Follow Me through the Strait Gate and you will have the Light of Life.

For I AM the King of Glory, who holds the keys to hell and death, but I have given you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. An entrance to My everlasting Kingdom has been supplied to you, where My Saints hold possession and My Throne rules before a sea of glass.

Hurry! Lift up your heads and enter in through the Strait Gate, for few find it!

Jesus Christ

King of Glory

The Lord of Hosts

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