Have you ever been so elated about something that even though you knew few were likely to celebrate with you, you were compelled to tell it anyway? That's the space I've been in since my last post. I have given much testimony, withholding nothing that God has authorized me to speak. Yet, in all my testifying, written and conversational, none has brought more confirmation than this, Matthew 10:1 "And when He had called unto Him his twelve disciples, He gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease." Certainly we must study to show ourselves approved of God; but it's interesting how Jesus made no mention of educational prowess, religious denomination, nor even church affiliation. Perhaps that was because of his own personal experience with church folk, and the ill-treatment that he suffered at the hands of church hierarchy. Not to discount the significance of assembly, nor the benefit of accreditation; I'm simply acknowledging that neither is a determining factor for God's calling and equipping.
I chose to link to this song (hope the Artists won't mind), because, well, I GET IT. To be sure, every one of us have the proclivity to get in our own way at times; but, that's usually, by far, not the whole story. If we are to judge correctly, we must judge according the whole truth, never judging anything based on limited information or false testimony. As Jesus, and His disciples testify to, more often, it is the wicked authoritarians, both religious and governmental, and those of our own households, whether family or church, who set stumbling blocks to hinder or destroy what they don't understand. As far as we know, at least two of His foremost disciples, were 100 enough to confess, or at least, didn't deny that they each had a plank in their eye, even as they walked side by side with Jesus: Peter, the one to whom Jesus gave the keys to the Kingdom, and elected to build His Church, couldn't seem to stop cussin', cuttin', and interjecting his opinion; and even Paul confessed in Romans 7: 19 "For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do." Yet, their proclivities didn't prevent them from being called, nor did it hinder them from operating in the fullness of their call, nor has it hindered me. In this generation the internet is about as "uttermost of the earth" as one can get. THANK YOU LORD! Nevertheless, I will not frustrate the grace of God, but by FAITH, I believe that because of His righteousness, all things, including my deliverance from me, are possible:
Dear Heavenly Father, in submission to Your authority, I humbly ask that You, not only, deliver me from myself: my fears, my insecurities, and my self sabotage: I likewise implore You to deliver me from those who seek to hurt me, destroy me, or stifle the call that You have on my life, through spiritual manipulation, false witness, and witchcraft. Lord I ask that You turn for me, the stumbling blocks set by those who exalt themselves above Your knowledge, into stepping stones. Moreover Father, I exert my power to cast out from my midst the wicked spirit of Jezebel, even as I exercise my right to condemn the tongues of those who rise against me in judgement. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Finally, in addressing Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Leaders for the last time, I will try to keep it short. Perhaps the most disheartening part of this assignment is their misperception that I am attacking their church and pastor. Nothing could be further from the truth. Please understand, as some of your leaders are aware, I have requested to meet with both your pastor and leadership together, several times over the years to discuss this matter, to no avail. Therefore, this is not some random rant because "I didn't get what I wanted;" as stated by your pastor. I honored scriptural protocol, and I have neither falsified my testimony, nor have I misinterpreted their actions. My desire was simply to receive some form of apology for the ungodly lengths to which some of them went, both in disrespecting me, and dishonoring God, by encouraging and even exalting (using) another woman to pursue their pastor, in an effort to "keep me at bay" from what they assumed I wanted more than God. (Y'all got me twisted) At the very least, I would have expected them to acknowledge God's prophecy regarding those among your leadership, particularly the women (as God pointed out) who behaved as Assyrians unto the daughters of Chaldea/Babylon. The situation should never have been treated as some sort of contest wherein I or anyone else bagged your pastor; he's a married man. As I have communicated to them before, by letter, I truly believe it was a test, for all of us, for various reasons. Whether deceived of God or not; as instructed, I wrote the vision, which God gave me, because, in all things, like Jehoshaphat, I harken to God's counsel, "But first let's find out what the Lord says," (also part of my reason for requesting the meetings). Perhaps I did leave your church in a "babe in Christ" error, but I never separate myself from The Church: I fled from sexual immorality. Anyone who truly knows the "Woman of God" that I am, knows that I don't do married men, PERIOD; that's just real talk. God knows I would rather walk away from "so-called" love, before I would risk my salvation for anything, especially adultery. Yet, even now, those involved seek to flip the script by changing the narrative to that of Bathsheba, not only lying on God, in His narrative, but likewise eluding to their own pastor as a rapist. WOW! That's my exodus. Y'all got that. No doubt, to many, I may seem like a fool, or even crazy; yet, it is neither for man's favor, nor folly, but rather in defense of the truth with regard to God's name and mine, that I would do it all again. Matthew 5:22 (God's Word Translation) But I can guarantee that whoever is angry with another believer, without cause, will answer for it in court. Whoever calls another believer an insulting name will answer for it in the highest court. Whoever calls another believer a fool will answer for it in hellfire. There is absolutely no way that can ignore God's hand and prophesies throughout this assignment: Isaiah 48:6a (NLT) "You have heard my predictions and seen them fulfilled, but you refuse to admit it." How disheartening. It was never about you or me; but rather about the fulfilling of His Word, according to His specifications, for His namesake. Nevertheless, I declare it over my own life, in the name of Jesus: "NEW THINGS." I truly hope that, some day, somebody in that church will have the courage to set aside their "pride of life," in earnest REPENTANCE, which first requires confession. I never would have been in your business if God hadn't put me in it. I leave you to your fate.
Now, having not been led away by all wind of doctrine, neither by the lure of power, privilege, nor purse; but, rather having chosen to remain with Them (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) in enduring all that was set before me, I proclaim that I have successfully completed this part of my assignment. AMEN.
Cross Reference: Acts 1:8
Commentary: Even with all the confirmation I have received from God and His prophecy regarding the hatred I would receive, even from those of my own household, and some of y'all ain't gonna like this reference, but, I have to admit, in my natural man, I sometimes feel like I'm trapped in the lyrics of that Blues classic: "Don't nobody love me but my mama; and she could be jiving too."
Sorry, I tried to keep it short.
Footnote: Spirit of Jezebel = those who exploit their beauty, wealth, position, and power to seduce God's people into sin, or to destroy those who refuse take part in their sin.
I chose to link to this song (hope the Artists won't mind), because, well, I GET IT. To be sure, every one of us have the proclivity to get in our own way at times; but, that's usually, by far, not the whole story. If we are to judge correctly, we must judge according the whole truth, never judging anything based on limited information or false testimony. As Jesus, and His disciples testify to, more often, it is the wicked authoritarians, both religious and governmental, and those of our own households, whether family or church, who set stumbling blocks to hinder or destroy what they don't understand. As far as we know, at least two of His foremost disciples, were 100 enough to confess, or at least, didn't deny that they each had a plank in their eye, even as they walked side by side with Jesus: Peter, the one to whom Jesus gave the keys to the Kingdom, and elected to build His Church, couldn't seem to stop cussin', cuttin', and interjecting his opinion; and even Paul confessed in Romans 7: 19 "For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do." Yet, their proclivities didn't prevent them from being called, nor did it hinder them from operating in the fullness of their call, nor has it hindered me. In this generation the internet is about as "uttermost of the earth" as one can get. THANK YOU LORD! Nevertheless, I will not frustrate the grace of God, but by FAITH, I believe that because of His righteousness, all things, including my deliverance from me, are possible:
Finally, in addressing Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Leaders for the last time, I will try to keep it short. Perhaps the most disheartening part of this assignment is their misperception that I am attacking their church and pastor. Nothing could be further from the truth. Please understand, as some of your leaders are aware, I have requested to meet with both your pastor and leadership together, several times over the years to discuss this matter, to no avail. Therefore, this is not some random rant because "I didn't get what I wanted;" as stated by your pastor. I honored scriptural protocol, and I have neither falsified my testimony, nor have I misinterpreted their actions. My desire was simply to receive some form of apology for the ungodly lengths to which some of them went, both in disrespecting me, and dishonoring God, by encouraging and even exalting (using) another woman to pursue their pastor, in an effort to "keep me at bay" from what they assumed I wanted more than God. (Y'all got me twisted) At the very least, I would have expected them to acknowledge God's prophecy regarding those among your leadership, particularly the women (as God pointed out) who behaved as Assyrians unto the daughters of Chaldea/Babylon. The situation should never have been treated as some sort of contest wherein I or anyone else bagged your pastor; he's a married man. As I have communicated to them before, by letter, I truly believe it was a test, for all of us, for various reasons. Whether deceived of God or not; as instructed, I wrote the vision, which God gave me, because, in all things, like Jehoshaphat, I harken to God's counsel, "But first let's find out what the Lord says," (also part of my reason for requesting the meetings). Perhaps I did leave your church in a "babe in Christ" error, but I never separate myself from The Church: I fled from sexual immorality. Anyone who truly knows the "Woman of God" that I am, knows that I don't do married men, PERIOD; that's just real talk. God knows I would rather walk away from "so-called" love, before I would risk my salvation for anything, especially adultery. Yet, even now, those involved seek to flip the script by changing the narrative to that of Bathsheba, not only lying on God, in His narrative, but likewise eluding to their own pastor as a rapist. WOW! That's my exodus. Y'all got that. No doubt, to many, I may seem like a fool, or even crazy; yet, it is neither for man's favor, nor folly, but rather in defense of the truth with regard to God's name and mine, that I would do it all again. Matthew 5:22 (God's Word Translation) But I can guarantee that whoever is angry with another believer, without cause, will answer for it in court. Whoever calls another believer an insulting name will answer for it in the highest court. Whoever calls another believer a fool will answer for it in hellfire. There is absolutely no way that can ignore God's hand and prophesies throughout this assignment: Isaiah 48:6a (NLT) "You have heard my predictions and seen them fulfilled, but you refuse to admit it." How disheartening. It was never about you or me; but rather about the fulfilling of His Word, according to His specifications, for His namesake. Nevertheless, I declare it over my own life, in the name of Jesus: "NEW THINGS." I truly hope that, some day, somebody in that church will have the courage to set aside their "pride of life," in earnest REPENTANCE, which first requires confession. I never would have been in your business if God hadn't put me in it. I leave you to your fate.
Now, having not been led away by all wind of doctrine, neither by the lure of power, privilege, nor purse; but, rather having chosen to remain with Them (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) in enduring all that was set before me, I proclaim that I have successfully completed this part of my assignment. AMEN.
Cross Reference: Acts 1:8
Commentary: Even with all the confirmation I have received from God and His prophecy regarding the hatred I would receive, even from those of my own household, and some of y'all ain't gonna like this reference, but, I have to admit, in my natural man, I sometimes feel like I'm trapped in the lyrics of that Blues classic: "Don't nobody love me but my mama; and she could be jiving too."
Sorry, I tried to keep it short.
Footnote: Spirit of Jezebel = those who exploit their beauty, wealth, position, and power to seduce God's people into sin, or to destroy those who refuse take part in their sin.
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