To God be the glory , for He yet allows us to live another day.  Isn't  He wonderful?
I would like to give you a praise report.  Yesterday in our afternoon service at 3:00PM, God really showed up and did exactly what he promised.  To all of the doubters out there, I want you to know that God is still in the deliverance business.  If you seek Him, you shall surely find Him.
I saw God deliver many from the curse of ( UNGODLY SOUL TIES) !!!!

My friends, if you or anyone you know are tied to ungodly souls of the past or present, please know that your deliverance is only a prayer away.  Perhaps you don't even know what a soul tie is but, I want you to know.  A soul tie is the marriage or agreement between souls where they become one.  So many times these agreements are entered into through ignorance.  In other words, you just didn't understand what you were doing.  The bible does say  that God's people perish because of a lack of knowledge.
Your SOUL TIE might be between yourself and an ex-romantic.  The one to whom you said, "I will never love anyone the way I love you".  Those words created a soul tie to that person.  If you have difficulty loving the person you're with now, you need to go back and detatch yourself from that covenant you made through your words.  Repent and ask God to deliver you from that soul tie and I guarentee that He will.
Maybe you are holding on to gifts, pictures, clothes, jewelry or other personal items from past relationships.  They have no business in your new relationship and are serving only the purpose of destruction in your present relationship and are possibly preventing you from finding the right one.   Do you sometimes find yourself comparing your present mate to your past mate(s)?  It is simply because you are still tied to your past and you must be free if you will get the best out of your life.
Do you have friends who are unsaved?  Do you go to ungodly places and do ungodly things only because of them?  2 Corinthians 6:14 KJV says:
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?  Some of God's people have so called friends that they know nothing about.  You don't know their family character or objectives.  This is important to know before you develop soul ties.  There is a saying that," The lemon doesn't fall far from the tree".  The last time I checked, if you plant a lemon tree, you cannot expect to get oranges.  Only the BLOOD OF JESUS can deliver us from generational curses.  You should want to know who or what you are becoming involved with.  In 1 Samuel 18:1-3.  
1.After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself.
2.From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house.
3.And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.
Jonathan knew exactly who David was because Saul asked him.  Saul saw David in battle and knew his character.  Ask your so called friends who they are and get an answer before attaching yourself to them.  The story of David and Jonathan happens to be a good example of a Godly soul tie and the blessings that come with it.  David's soul tie to Jonathan saved David's life on more than one occasion.  The objective here is to choose Godly soul ties that will benefit and not hurt you.
Friends, I want you to be free today.  Take inventory of your life and find out who or what you are tied to.  Make up in your mind that you want to be free from all ungodly soul ties in your life.  Search your soul, your home and your office for any ungodly soul tie you may have.  Repent for making them, then ask God to deliver you and He will.  He will detatch you from the people, stuff and vows from your past or even the present that are a hindrance to your life. Just say this prayer:
Father, in the name of Jesus, I come in repentance for the ungodly soul ties I have formed against your will for my life.  Wash me over again in the precious blood of Jesus. Cleanse me, purge me, purify me and make me holy and acceptable in your sight.  Forgive me and restore me back to your perfect will.  In Jesus' name.  Right now I receive forgiveness and the power to be free.  I renounce every ungodly vow I have made.  I nullify every spiritual covenant that was not of God and I disallow every physical ungodliness that I have tied myself to in the past.  I loose myself form ______________.(Say the name(s).   I declare and decree by the BLOOD OF JESUS that I am free from all ungodly soul ties.  I ask the spirit of God to invade every vacancy in me.  I give you Lord, all the praise, glory and thanks, in JESUS' name I pray.  AMEN!!!

If you have been blessed by this message, please send your praise report e-mail to isaiahm@jesuschristislordmdc.net or arealword@jesuschristislordmdc.net. God bless you and we are looking forward to hearing from you soon.


Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

Prayers of warfare are prayers made in the supernatural realm to combat the forces of evil. Every believer, possess the power to conduct spiritual warfare, but few have successfully been able to activate it.  It is the duty of the believer to do war against the forces of evil on behalf on the kingdom, as well as in their own personal lives.  

Every weapon used against the enemy, must be based on the word of God, which by itself, has the power to defeat the enemy.  2 Corinthians 10:4 For the weapons of our warfare are not canal, but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds.  Spiritual warfare cannot be fought in the natural realm, it is totally spiritual.  A holy lifestyle grants us access to limitless power, through the Holy Spirit.  The word of God says in Isaiah 54:17;  No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.  God is clearly giving those who walk in righteousness, POWER over the enemy and every weapon the enemy forms against them.  When He says…thou shall condemn… He is clearly giving an assignment and the responsibility to the righteous, to condemn the enemy by His power.

Contrary to what many say and believe, spiritual warfare is totally relevant and necessary in the life of a believer.  We will not be able to overcome the evil one, except through warfare.
So many people live defeated lives as Christians in so many areas because of their failure to adapt and employ warfare as a part of their daily existence.  God has given us all the tools through His word to be able to fight and win every time we encounter the enemy.

Ephesians 6:
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 
• If there were no battles to fight, why would God provide an armor for us and command that we put it on?   2 Chronicles 20:15  And he said , Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.  Many Christians interpret this verse to mean that they do not have to fight.  But, to the contrary, what it is saying is that; No, we cannot fight against the enemy in our own power and win.  Of ourselves and in our flesh, we will fail and the enemy will win every time.  But, when we fight in the spirit, which is to fight in the POWER of God, the enemy does not stand a chance.   It is us that God will use, by His power to defeat the nemy and to win every battle.

Ephesians 6:
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Too often, we suffer spiritual attacks that are manifested in the natural realm and we foolishly begin to fight back in the natural realm.  We must realize that, even thought we can see and feel the attacks naturally, they are not natural, but spiritual.   It is the spirit of darkness that brings about a natural manifestation of offenses against us.   When our enemies, even our brothers and sisters come against us, knowing that it is not them, but the enemy who is using them, this will make all the difference.  The devil will use any and everyone who makes themselves available to him.  In plain words, it was not your brother that hurt you, but the devil in him.  

 Ephesians 6:
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 
Too many times, we engage in warfare against the enemy, but we are not fully covered.  We must put on the whole armor.  Every part of us must be covered.  Nothing can be of access to the enemy.

Ephesians 6:
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 
15   And, your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 
16   Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 
To be effective in spiritual warfare, we must know the word of God and be willing to share it as we live a righteous lifestyle before the Almighty God. We must also have faith, which guarantees the victory,

18   Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Fighting in the flesh is the sole recipe for defeat.  When the enemy is on a rampage, we must get in the spirit.  Let the Holy Ghost invade you like the man of war that He is, Jehovah Gibour is His name.  Walk in the power of God and watch your enemies be destroyed in Jesus’ name.  Pray, expecting a change!

By: Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

   THE REAL MEANING OF EASTER

This weekend across the world of Christendom, in churches and holy places of worship, the pews will be filled with worshipers, traditionalists and spectators. For many this will be the first return to Church since New Year’s Sunday and will be the last until thanksgiving or even Christmas Sunday.

Although tainted by the corrupt elements of colored hardboiled eggs and bunnies, Easter still holds it’s true meaning for many. For many, Easter is a time of celebration, but the ways they choose to celebrate is a far cry from the true meaning of Eater. Many young people will loose their virginity and some will become parents to illegitimate children. Others will do drugs and alcohol for the first time and develop a lifelong habit of substance abuse. Countless more will find themselves at nightclubs and house parties, gyrating their bodies and subjecting their spirits to the carnal praise of satan. Not to mention, the innocent children that will venture out on egg hunts and participate in costume competitions, all in the name of celebrating Easter.

Some of the greatest atrocities of deception will be played out against many millions of unsuspecting and uninformed Christians. Don’t be one of them!

Contrary to the erroneous yet popular interpretations of Easter, Easter is not about partying, eggs and bunnies, but Easter is about the celebration of the death and the resurrection of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. The bible tells us in Psalm 51: 5 saying; Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Romans 6:23 says: For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

According to this text, we were all born with the terminal illness of sin, present in our heart and were sentenced to death because of it. But, because of the shed blood of Jesus Christ our Lord, those who believe have been granted the gift of eternal life. John 3:16-17 says it best: 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. Knowing this is truly a cause for great celebration.

When Jesus died, He destroyed the powers that the enemy had over us. Hebrews 2: 14Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; Knowing that we don’t have to die and go to hell because Jesus paid the penalty for our sins, is great cause for celebration.There should not be a single soul that lives who is not giving sovereign worship and outrageous praise unto God.

Equally important as the death of Christ, is His resurrection from the grave. Having conquered death, hell and the grave, Jesus arose triumphantly and victoriously with power, on the third day, just as He said.Because Jesus lives, we too can live. This is why Christians celebrate Eater.

By: Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

Agape!

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 I would like to ask you this question:

Do you have a prayer life?  If so, how active is your prayer life?  How effective is it?  The evidence of a poor prayer life is not in the fact that you are constantly under attack by the enemy, but rather, it’s in the damage those attacks are allowed to accomplish.  However, the evidence of an active and powerful prayer life is in the level of victories you achieve in battle against the enemy.  Prayer is your power of resistance against the enemy.  Prayer cannot be just another habit or daily ritual, performed just because you know how, but it should be with purpose and intent.  Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving. Colossians 4: 2.  Prayer must not be just a part of the lifestyle of the believer, it must become the total sum of the life of a believer.  Any lifestyle void of prayer, is without a doubt a lifestyle that is void of the presence of God.  As we are commanded in 1 Thessalonians 5:17,  pray without ceasing. 

We cannot just expect God to show up on our behalf, we must pray and be specific with our prayers.  Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.  Matthew 7:7-8(NKJV)

Not only must we pray, but we must be fervent in our prayers.   Our prayer life will become a hedge of of protection around us against the enemy.  All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26: 41

We must pray in faith, believing that God will not only hear us, but that He will answer.  And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive. Matthew 21: 22.  It makes no sense to pray with doubt and disbelief.  It is an insult to God to doubt His ability to do exceeding, abundantly, above all we can ask or think.

When situations arise in your life, don’t stress about it!  Pray about it instead!  Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4: 6

Activate the power of prayer and defeat the giants in your life. 

Prayer is the language of power and infinite authority, use it to defeat the giants in your life!

Prayer is the key that uncovers and unlocks the doors to the hidden things of God concerning you.  Prayer is the vehicle of communication between God and man.

Prayer is the weapon of deadly ability and consequences against the enemy.

Through prayer, any manner of broken can be ministered to and mended.

Through prayer, marriages, families and relationships are restored.

Through prayer, sickness and diseases are eradicated and healed.

Through prayer, a messed up and jacked up mindset will put on sanity.

Through prayer, demons vacate their host and are vanquished into outer darkness.

Through prayer, hexes and spells of the witch and wizard are broken.

Through prayer, chains of bondage are crushed and destroyed.

Through prayer, generational curses are uncovered, identified and reversed.

Through prayer, everything that was stolen from you can be repossessed.

Through prayer, lies are exposed and the truth is revealed.

Through prayer, deception, deceit and discord are nullified and rendered void and of any effect.

Through prayer, the bloodline is detoxified of every foreign element expelled.

Through prayer, the weak will put on strength.

Through prayer, the dead will come alive again, be it naturally or spiritually.

Through prayer, satanic attacks against your life will be cancelled.

Through prayer, acts of sabotage and underhanded workings against you will backfire on the culprits.

Through prayer, the tables will be turned in your favor.

Through prayer, strong holds are pulled down.

Trough prayer, walls of hindrances and prevention are broken down.

Through prayer, the adversary is trampled under feet.

Whatever you need can be attained through and by the power of prayer.  Our walk, talk, actions and attitude must exhibit a daily reflection of the righteousness of God, which is the most powerful prayer we could ever pray.

By:  Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

Agape!

Did you know that you can petition God for your breakthrough?
After fervently supplicating before the Almighty God, only then does our heart become ready to petition God for anything, beyond the inherited favor that supplication brings. Petitions are usually made to cause God to move on our behalf, especially when we are in trouble and we need God to make a way. When all hell breaks loose and the enemy is rising up against us on every side, we need to realize that God has already made a way of escape for us, and it is through the power of petition.
Hezekiah, Hannah, Esther and others in the bible, know the power of petitions. They were all faced with issues that they could never have overcome, except by petitioning God. Every true child of God should know that, we cannot petition God for anything, unless we are in good standing with Him, having supplicated and been restored to favor and the privileges that supplication affords. Petitions will change your destiny and undo anything in your life.
In the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah was barren and could have no children. This subjected Hannah to much provocation and humiliation by Peninnah. God had shut up Hannah’s womb, but it was Hannah’s hearts desire to have a son.
 
At the temple in Shiloh, where they went every year to worship and to sacrifice unto God, Hannah petitioned God to move on her behalf and to bless her with a son. Even though she had favor with her husband and all of her needs were met, she didn’t have what her heart desired, until she petitioned God. When one petitions God, one has to be specific as Hannah was. Petitions are not just merely to ask God to bless you. You have to name the blessing.
When Esther found out Haman’s plan to wipe out the entire Jewish race, she called for her people to fast and pry for three days. This prepared them to be able to petition God for their deliverance. When Esther stood before the king Ahasaurs, she said in Esther 5:8 If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said, she know that she had found favor because of the prayers of supplication that her people had made to God, which empowered her to petition the king, knowing it would be granted.
Esther’s petition was for her life as a Jew and the lives of her people.
Petitions are designed to facilitate supernatural victories in the life of the believer. A petition from a child of God can break through any barrier of hindrance, over come any obstacle of offense and nullify any plan, plot or scheme of the enemy. There is no limit to what can be achieved through the power of a prayer of petition. Petitions loosen God’s hands and activate the release of miracles and supernatural displays of God’s power.
There is no use trying to petition God for anything, if your heart is not right with Him. Surrendering through supplication and being restored to the favor of God is the only way. Only then will the fire be ignited in you to lift high the voice of your petition and make your request know unto God. Don’t back down form another battle! Repent and step up to the plate of petition. Your petition can cause a barren womb to bring forth life. Your petition can establish life, where only death abides. Your petition can turn the enemy’s plans against you, back on their own heads. Your petition can reverse any curse and replace it with a blessing. Your petition can loose any manner of bondage and set the captive free. Come to the clarity and understanding, that the power of petitions is a gift from the Almighty God that must me utilized in your life on a daily basis.
Access to the power of petitions is the inheritance of the believer. You can petition God and change the circumstances, situations and conditions in your life. As a believer, the power of petitions is available unto you. Use it! Do not just simply accept defeat.
Defy the enemy and his tactics to destroy you. As a child of God, you have the inherited right, accessed through your prayers of supplication, to petition God on your own behalf as well as, the behalf of others. We perish for a lack of knowledge, Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge...but today, know that your can petition God for your breakthrough!

SUPPLICATION!!!!

As children of the Most High God, whom He has called and chosen to be His own, even before the foundation of the world, we have a responsibility to walk upright before the God of our salvation. Biblical history has taught us that He is not willing that His Children should remain estranged from Him. Just like a good parent, God will take measures and steps to cause us to return to Himself.
In the book of 1 Kings, chapter 8, God shows what He expects form us, as we return to Him. In prayer, we must go before Him in supplication. Sin moves us out from God’s favor, even though, grace yet abides. But, supplication is the vehicle of restoration. When we come before God in prayers of supplication, we are repenting for the wrong we have done and imploring God to restore what we lost because of our sins. Supplication is the voice of reconnection and re-establishment in God’s favor. God longs to hear our heart’s cry for restoration.
One of the biggest mistakes we make as Christians is that; we hope to see God move on our behalf, in healing, deliverance, financial break through and other areas, without first surrendering and confessing through supplication before Him. God will not hear our prayers of petition and request, if we do not first repent through prayers of supplication.
Every time David failed God, he knew to supplicate before God in order to be restored.
Psalm 6:9 KJV
The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.
Psalm 30:8 KJV
I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication
Psalm 55:1 KJV
Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
Psalm 119:170 KJV
Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
Psalm 142:1 KJV
I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
We must cry out to God. He will hear us, deliver us and make us free.
Only a sincere heart can produce supplication. Supplication shows our humility in recognizing that we need God. It shows uttermost reverence and submission to God in our dependence on Him for restoration.
If you ever fall from the grace of God, just supplicate before Him.
If you ever fall into the snare of disobedience as so many of us do, just supplicate before Him. Search out the crevices and corners of your heart, and confess every, failure, fault and flaw. Pour out your heart before God. Never allow your soul to remain on the outside of the favor of God.
Only after we supplicate before God, will He hear us form heaven, forgive our sins and heal our land. Supplication attracts God and all the blessings He has in store for us. Famine, pestilence, wars, distress, sickness, habits, disease… cease, when we sincerely and humbly supplicate before the Almighty God. Take advantage of the gift of supplication and be restored today in the name of Jesus.
Please read and meditate on the scriptures below. Don’t spend and other day, outside of your favor in God.
Daniel 9:20 KJV
And whiles I was speaking , and praying , and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God;
Ephesians 6:18 KJV
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Philippians 4:6 KJV
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
1 KINGS 8:33-40 KJV
33 When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house:
34 Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest unto their fathers.
35 When heaven is shut up and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou afflictest them:
36 Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk , and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.
37 If there be in the land famine, if there be pestilence, blasting, mildew, locust, or if there be caterpiller; if their enemy besiege them in the land of their cities; whatsoever plague, whatsoever sickness there be;
38 What prayer and supplication soever be made by any man, or by all thy people Israel, which shall know every man the plague of his own heart, and spread forth his hands toward this house:
39 Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest ; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
40 That they may fear thee all the days that they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.
Begin utilizing your gift of SUPPLICATION today!
By: Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

(Galatians 5:19) Adultery is a work of the FLESH! This is lust with the desire to have sex or actual sex between a married person and someone that is NOT their spouse. This included pornography and masturbation, as they can give you selfish pleasure in the absence of your spouse! Anyone who steps outside of the covenant of their marriage for sexual pleasure, be it physical or visual, is an adulterer/adulteress! If this describes your lifestyle, you CANNOT inherit the Kingdom of God. Hear the word of the Lord.

 FORNICATION! Galatians 4:19. This is illicit sex. It is the root of all sexual sins. Homosexuality, lesbianism, beastiality, incest, rape, masturbation- are the branches. This is sex with anyone (thing) except your spouse. If you do any of these, you're a fornicator and cannot inherit God's kingdom. Hear the word of the Lord.

UNCLEANNESS: Galatians 5:19. This has to do with the impurity of the mind and body. (Lustful, immoral, provocative, for fame and popularity, impure motives). We must all examine ourselves to be sure that we possess none of these character traits which WILL keep us out of the Kingdom. Hear the word of the Lord.

LASCIVIOUSNESS: Galatians 5:19. This is unbridled lust. Shameless and outrageous behavior, insolence at its worst. Filthy, rude and insulting attitudes. I'm sure some of us know a "Christian" like this, mislabeling this rudeness as BOLDNESS. Let's check ourselves today! Hear the word of the lord.

 IDOLATRY: Galatians 5:20. This is the worship of false Gods! Anything or anyone we place in front of or give more respect to than JEHOVAH ELOHiM, the creator of the universe, is an Idol. This included our money, house, car, job,.. Hear God's word

 WITCHCRAFT: Galatians 5:20. This is the deception and seduction of others through the spiritual evil of sorcery and magical arts. Fortune telling, luck charms, spells, hexes, magical potions, zodiac signs, tarot card and palm reading are all works of witch craft. Witchcraft workers will not inherit God's kingdom. Hear the word of the lord!

 HATRED: Galatians 5:20. This is enmity with God! People who operate in hatred are HOSTILE and BITTER enemies of divine government. The presence of hatred in one’s life can only show the void of God, who is LOVE. It is not just a strong word, it is a work of the flesh that will keep us out of the Kingdom. Examine yourself today! Hear the word of the lord!

 VARIANCE: Galatians 5:20.  This is bitter or even violent conflict or confrontation which is a direct result of HATRED. VARIANCE further unleashes and expresses itself through discord and antagonism. It leads one to constantly be in competition or rivalry against another. Seriously, let's check ourselves to ensure that VARIANCE bears NO fruit in our lives. Don't be left out of the kingdom. Hear God's word!

 EMULATIONS: Galatians 5:20. This is the desire to inflict hurt or punishment on someone who has done you wrong. Unresolved anger can lead to zealous plans of attack and revenge. Don't lead a life of envious and contentious rivalry because of what others do. Leave it to God! Don't be left out of the kingdom! SELF CHECK! Hear God's word!

WRATH: Galatians 5:20.

This is the unbridled passion of anger. The issue here is that WRATH, from its core is designed to kill and destroy. This goes beyond the physical death. WRATH kills dreams, aspirations, hopes and goals. Whose life have you destroyed through your words and deeds of WRATH. Self-check! Don’t be left out of the kingdom. Hear God’s word!

 STRIFE: Galatians 5:20. This is the revealed desire to promote one’s self. A self-seeking attitude to get ahead of others! STRIFE is to discredit, defame and degrade another. This is the act of causing one to feel unworthy, inferior, worthless…considering others to be beneath you. SELF CHECK! Who are you guilty of treating this way? DON’T BE SHUT OUT OF THE KINGDOM. HEAR GOD’S WORD

 SEDITIONS: Galatians 5:20. This is the weapon the enemy uses to create division in government including church government. This is any kind of language, conduct and behavior that promotes and incites rebellion against lawful authority, utilizing speech and writings as a weapon. SELF CHECK! DON’T ALLOW SEDITONS TO KEEP YOU OUT OF THE KINGDOM. HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD.

 HERESIES: Galatians 5:20. This is when ones disrespect for leadership, causes division to gain personal support, just to be in charge of the organization, church…A difference in opinion usually causes HERESIES. The importance of carefully selecting leaders is paramount. Whose church or organization have you destroyed because of your own will to be in charge? SELF CHECK. Don’t be left out of the kingdom.

 ENVYINGS: Galatians 5:21. This is a feeling of discontent and ill will because of another's advantages, possessions, success, accomplishments…ENVY further is, resentful dislike of someone who has something that you desire. ENVY is a work of the flesh that will keep us out of the kingdom of God! SELF CHECK! Who do you ENVY for what they have?

 MURDERS: Galatians 5: 21. This is plural, meaning more than one kind of murder. It includes; physical, emotional, physiological murder… This is the unlawful (against the laws of God and the land) killing of life after thinking about it and deciding to kill. SELF CHECK! How can Christians commit MURDERS and think we’re going to heaven?

 DRUNKENNES: Galatians 5:21. This is the act of habitual drinking of alcohol to the point of becoming drunk and loosing control. Even though the bible does not specifically say that a Christian should not drink, just knowing that it can lead to drunkenness should be enough of a detour. Why take the risk of offending God and being left out of the kingdom?

 REVELLINGS: Galatians 5:21. Do you have any neighbors or friends who can’t wait for the weekend to throw their weekly drinking party, with the ungodly music, raunchy dancing, swearing and disturbing noises? This is REVELLINGS! Don’t be left out of the kingdom of God!!

 Know what God says concerning the works of the flesh and be freed today!

Agape!

By: Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

As it’s true that horoscopes and zodiac signs have their roots in astrology by studying the stars (heavens), we must first know what the bible says about astrology, before we can better understand what horoscopes and zodiac signs truly represent.
The Greek word for ASTROLOGER is “ashshaph”, which means “an enchanter”. The Hebrew word for enchanter as used in Deuteronomy 18:10-12, is “nachash”, which means to practice divination, to observe signs (the zodiac signs), practice fortune telling…all of which the bible warns against.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12;
10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times , or an enchanter , or a witch 
11 Or a charmer , or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer .
12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
 
Anything that draws us away from trusting in God as our source, is not of God and should be abandoned at once.  We should live gognizant of the truth, reminding ourselves on a daily basis that our God is a jealous God and replacing Him as our guide and counselor, with the signs of heaven (astrology), is an abomination.
Jeremiah 10:1-2
1 Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
Further more, the image representing each zodiac sign, is of a mythical Greek god/goddess. Following horoscopes and zodiac signs, clearly shows belief in the power of these mythical gods/goddesses to counsel, inform, instruct, direct and govern us, whether we realize it or not. Any Christian who knows the 10 commandments, will recognize this as a violation of the first commandment:
Exodus 20:3-5
3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
 
The word of God says that we perish for a lack of knowledge. So, I encourage every reader to study these notes and share them with someone you know who partake of these practices. 
  

Agape!

By: Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

MIRACLE DELIVERANCE CENTER
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2011
IT’S TIME TO PUSH!

SEXUAL PURITY!

We live in a society where the most treasured Christian values are frowned upon and those who practice them, especially our youth, are ridiculed because of it.  One of those values is the belief that virginity and sexual purity is a special gift from God, which must not be shared with anyone except our spouse. 
Fornication as we know it, which is unlawful physical intimacy with anyone other than your spouse, is the murderer of sexual purity.   Some “Christians” say it’s ok as long as you love the person.  That’s not what the word says.  
1 Corinthians 6:13   
Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. 
1 Corinthians 6:18  
Flee fornication.  Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication, sinneth against his own body. 
1 Corinthians 7:2  
Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 

The devil is a liar!  
2 Timothy 2:21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.  22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Fornication is the tree and all sexual sins are the branches.  The results of these sins are the fruits.  A tree is always known by the fruit it bears.  What fruit are you bearing?
All forms of sex outside the bonds of marriage are sin.  Lesbianism, homosexuality, bi-sexuality, beastiality, masturbation, rape, incest, watching pornographic movies and reading pornographic magazines, are all forms of fornication.  Since sexual pleasure is only to be experienced within the bonds of marriage, any form of self pleasure, namely masturbation, going to strip clubs etc, as these are selfish, because they are done without the spouse.  
 

Your Body is NOT yours!
Don’t buy into the lie that you’re young and you should just enjoy life.  If whatever you choose to do, dishonors your body, you will certainly find yourself in big trouble with God!
 1 Corinthians 6:19  
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 

 You are bought with a price!
You cannot do whatever you want in life.  You belong to God.  He is a jealous God and is not willing to share your body with the enemy.
1 Corinthians 6:20  
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 
1 Corinthians 7:23  
Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men

The risks: 
Besides immediate separation from God, the many millions of beautiful young women who messed up their lives by becoming pregnant and having to drop out of school.  Without the proper education they need, they are left out of the job market.  For many, the only way to survive is to rely on the government for assistance.  The countless young men who prematurely became fathers, that couldn’t even take care of themselves, let alone a child.  Ending up in the court system on child support and in financial ruin even before their life could begin, is their fate.
Not to mention, the soul ties that are created during physical intimacy.  This is why many marriages today, don’t even stand a fighting chance.  There are too many spirits fighting for control.  This is why “Suzie” is always comparing her husband Joe to her exes, Jim and Hank.  They are still attached to her.

Those of you who have been holding out for your wedding night, God honors you.  And for those who have defiled your body, God can restore you if you repent.  You are special to God.   Don’t sell yourself short for a few moments of pleasure.  You are worth much more than that.  Romans 8:1 
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 

By: Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

 KILLING THE FLESH!  (THE FLESH MUST DIE)!

The single most lethal weapon the enemy has employed against the kingdom of God is that of the works of the flesh.  This is evident in the daily lifestyle of today's youth as well as the adults.  The enemy is at war against the kingdom and he is not taking any hostages.  There are many walking, talking and breathing with the  warm blood running through their veins, but with no life.  The enemy has deceived so many to think that they are alive because they are still walking the earth.  But, God wants you to be free from this deception. 
God wants you to know that He has not changed.  Since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, sin, which is the work of the flesh, is still the cause of immediate separation from God and spiritual death and ultimately physical death.  The word of God calls the enemy a thief in John 10:10.  The enemy is a thief because he knows that through Jesus, we will have eternal life if we can win the war that the flesh is raging against our spirit.  But, if we loose, we will become spiritually dead and be expelled from the presence of God, just as Adam and Eve were after they sinned against God.  The enemy wants to steal our promise of eternal life.  He wants to kill us spiritually and physically and destroy every hope of dwelling in the presence of God which is man's perfect habitat.  It is where man was designed to be, in Eden which is [The place of the presence of God]
John 10:10 --The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Walking in the spirit will kill the flesh!


Galatians 5:16,  tells us that if we walk in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.  This is the answer to our struggle against the flesh.  If we want to walk in the Spirit, then we must be filled with the Spirit.  This word Spirit refers to the third person in the God head.  Pneuma (Greek) which represents power and truth.   This is the life giving Spirit, the Holy Spirit which I like to call the Holy Ghost.  As a Christian, it is impossible to win your fight against the flesh without he Holy Ghost. 
Galatians 5:17-24 says:
17.For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.
18.But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
19.The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;
20.idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions
21.and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
It is those things we do in our flesh that will prevent us from inheriting the Kingdom Of God.  If we as  Christians find ourselves involved with any of the works of the flesh, against which the Bible speaks, we must know that we are spiritually dead and separated form God.  This is a good time to consider the depth of your relationship with God. 
Do you truly know Him?  The Bible tells us that in 1st John 2:3: And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.  Ask yourself if you're keeping God's commandments.  If you are, then you know that you know God.  If you don't keep God's commandments, then you cannot say that you know God, which clearly means that you are not a Christian.  The Bible says that we cannot know God except through Christ.
Do you love God?
The Bible commands us in John 14:15 saying:  If you love me, keep my commandments.  Why is it so hard for us to keep God's commandments?  This is simply because, even though we say that we love God, the truth is that some of us love the world and the things of the world more than we love God and the things of God.  So then, if this be true, many of us cannot truly say that we love God because, the Bible commands and informs us in 1 John 2:15 saying:  Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.  If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.  
Any time our lifestyle fail to reflect the love of God, by keeping His commandments, it simply means that our flesh is in control.  If you want to please God and have the abundant life that Jesus died to bring to us, the flesh must die.  Then, our lifestyle will change for the glory of God.  Every Christian is tempted to sin, that's the plan of the enemy.  But, it is the power of the Spirit that guarantees the victory over the temptation.   In fact, you will not know if you're delivered unless you face temptation and defeat it.  

Put on the whole armour of God. [It's time to kill]

God wants us to know that;
even though we might be saved, we still have some battles to fight against the flesh.   
even though we speak in other tongues, we still have to watch our tongue.
even though we are walking in the spirit, we still have to check our spirit.
even though we are beautified with salvation, we still have to watch how we dress.
The enemy wants to control our Spirit so he can dictate our destiny.  If the flesh rules, we will die spiritually.  
It is time to take a stand in war against the flesh.  It's time to kill the flesh and secure your eternal salvation.   Put on the whole armour of God according to  Ephesian 6: 13 -18
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 
We have to identify the works of the flesh in us and in the power of God, commit a violent assault against the enemy.. The flesh must die so we can live. 
The Bible says in Romans 8:13, For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Take authority over the enemy and declare your victory over the works of the flesh.  Let the enemy know that adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulation, wrath, strife, sedition, heresies, envying, murders, drunkenness, revelling, and such like according to Galatians 5:19-21, is dead and have no power over you.  Declare your freedom in the name of Jesus.

If you have been blessed by this message, please send us a praise report e-mail isaiahm@jesuschristislordmdc.net Or jcilmdc@jesuschristislordmdc.net. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.  Agape!

From the pages of the word of God, we can find that God has made a way for FORGIVENESS!!!  From the animal blood sacrifice in the Old Testament to the blood sacrifice of Christ in the New Testament.  It is very clear that God wants His people to forgive and be forgiven.  So many times throughout the New Testament, we have seen how Jesus continually did what was unpopular, putting His life in danger just to bring forgiveness to so many.  Consider the story of the man who was sick of the palsy, how Jesus healed and delivered Him.
Matthew 9:KJV
2 And, behold , they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer ; thy sins be forgiven thee. 
3 And, behold , certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth . 
4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said , Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? 
5 For whether is easier, to say , Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say , Arise , and walk ? 
6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, *(then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise , take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.  
If you notice, this man didn't even have to ask for forgiveness. He had such faith in Jesus and His ability to heal  him that Jesus gave him healing for his body as well as his soul.
Consider also, the woman that was caught in the act of adultery, how Jesus risked His life again to give her forgiveness.
John 8
1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 
2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down , and taught them. 
3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 
4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery , in the very act. 
5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned : but what sayest thou? 
6 This they said , tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. 
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself , and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. 
8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. 
9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself , and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 
11 She said , No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go , and sin no more.
This amazing act of compassion towards this woman, showed Jesus in one of the clearest views of his purpose, not to condemn, but to forgive.  Jesus offered her  forgiveness even though He knew that He would make enemies out of the Scribes and Pharisees.  Jesus' primary purpose and intent in these two instances was certainly to show the importance of forgiveness.

WE MUST FORGIVE THOSE WHO ASK US TO FORGIVE THEM!!

God's word is clear, we must forgive.  I am quite sure that all of us have been wronged by someone at some point and time in our life.  I know that it is difficult in our flesh to just let people get away with hurting us, but if we would dare to exhibit Christ like character, we will be able to find it in our hearts to forgive.  Not only must we forgive those who ask, but even those who don't ask.  Forgiveness in not only for the person who wronged you, but more importantly it's for you.  A Christian cannot harbor the sin of unforgiveness in his heart.  This is damnation to your own soul.  The bible says in Mark 11:25 KJV
25 And when ye stand praying , forgive , if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.  As Christians, we often must make the first move, even if our brother or sister doesn't ask us to forgive them.  Mark 11:26 KJV says: 
26 But if ye do not forgive , neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. It might seem unfair to have to forgive someone who intentionally hurt us, but we must remember that if we don't forgive, neither can we expect God to forgive us of our trespasses against Him.


WE MUST FORGIVE SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN


In other words, it shouldn't matter how many times our brothers and sisters ask us for forgiveness, we must forgive.  Even if it happens many times in the same day.  Mathew 18:21 & 22
21 Then came Peter to him, and said , Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 

luke 17:3 & 4
3 Take heed to yourselves: If *thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent , forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying , I repent ; thou shalt forgive him.
Just think about the many times we have sinned and come short of the glory of God.  Aren't you glad that His mercy is everlasting and His truth endureth?  Think about how many times we needed God to forgive us for all that we did against His will.  If we have such limitless access to God's forgiveness, the least we can do is extend the same to our brothers and sisters.


WHAT IS FORGIVENESS?

You may say, I have heard all of this talk about forgiveness, but what is this anyway?  Well, please allow me to explain.  The bible says in Psalms 103:12 KJV
12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.  This defines the Greek word for forgive, Apo.   Apo is identified with any kind of separation of one thing from another by which the union or the fellowship is destroyed.  Forgiveness simply means to separate the guilt of what someone did from them, to disassociate the person from the act.  It means to send away, let go, to let alone, to let expire, to disregard, to leave, to not discuss, to omit, to give up a debt, to keep no longer, to leave so what's left behind may remain behind, to abandon your claim to an offence.
Forgiveness means;  I don't even remember you did me wrong.  Just like God forgets my offences, I forget yours. Forgiveness means, I have a scar on me but, even when I look on it I don't remember who did it.  I disassociate the offender form the offence.  
My brothers and sisters, I submit to you that we must be ever so careful that we disallow the sin of unforgiveness any access to our hearts.  Some of us as Christians are still carrying around offences that someone committed against us many years ago, but we say we have forgiven.  If you are carrying around unforgiveness, I want you to know that you are preventing God from forgiving you.  Let go of the past, forgive so you can be forgiven.
Husbands and wives, forgive your spouse so God can forgive you.  Forgive your children.  Forgive your parents for hurting and abandoning you, for failing as parents.  Forgive the boss who is unfair with your wages.  Forgive the friend that wasn't there for your.  Forgive so you can be forgiven.
Some of you can still remember the damning words your parents spoke to you as a child, forgive them!
some of you have not let go of that betrayal that took place years ago, forgive!!!
You will know you have forgiven, when you can face your offender and feel no offence.  Some of you can still remember what color clothes your offender was wearing 20 years ago.  You still remember verbatim what was said and how it was said.  My friends, on this Christian journey, unforgiveness is an unnecessary weight that must be dropped.  Some of us have been torturing ourselves for years over what someone did to us, while the person who offended us, enjoys sweet sleep every night.  It's not worth it! forgive!!  Let go and let God!
If you need to be delivered from this weight and sin of unforgiveness, say this prayer with me.  Eternal and heavenly father, IN THE NAME OF JESUS, I come to you.  I ask that you remove this weight and boundage of unforgiveness out of my life.  Father, please uproot it from it's core.  Leave nothing that can grow again in me that is not of you.  I submit myself into your care  cover my heart and mind with the BLOOD OF JESUS.  Forgive me for not forgiving and enable me to forgive today.  Father I forgive all who have offended me.  I forgive __________________________(say the name(s) and I disassociate him/her/them from what he/she/they did to me.  I declare my freedom from this bondage, IN THE NAME OF JESUS. I deny the curse of an unforgiving spirit form following me from this day forward.  Right now I invite God's spirit of forgiveness to dwell in me from this day forward.  I declare that I will never be the same again.  I give God the praise, the honor and the glory. IN THE NAME OF JESUS I pary, AMEN!!!!!
Continue to live in the victory of your new found forgiveness!!



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WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2011
IT’S TIME TO PUSH!  WHAT’S IN YOU MUST COME OUT!

The Warrior in me!

Through out the bible, there are many instances where a woman had to intervene and do battle against the enemy, on behalf of her family and her people.  Deborah was such a woman.
Deborah the prophetess and judge, commands the army of Israel against the enemy.
When Israel did evil in the sight of the lord, God allowed them to fall into oppression by the hands of King Jabin of Canaan.  It took the cry of Israel in repentance for God to release them.  When God gave Barak, the captain of the army of Israel the command to fight, he refused to do so unless Deborah would go with him.
Judges 4:4 And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. 5 And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment. 6 And she sent and called Barak the son of Abinoam out of Kedeshnaphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the LORD God of Israel commanded , saying, Go and draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of the children of Zebulun? 7 And I will draw unto thee to the river Kishon Sisera, the captain of Jabin's army, with his chariots and his multitude; and I will deliver him into thine hand. 8 And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then, I will not go. 9 And she said; “I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the LORD shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman”. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh.

Jael kills Sisera, the captain of the host.
Who would have thought that a woman would be the one to bring down the most powerful enemy?  Jael know exactly what to say and do when Sisera, the captain of the host, sought refuge in her tent.
Judges 4:17 Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent of Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite: for there was peace between Jabin the king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite. 18 And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not. And when he had turned in unto her into the tent, she covered him with a mantle. 19 And he said unto her; “Give me I pray thee, a little water to drink; for I am thirsty”. And she opened a bottle of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him. 20 Again he said unto her, Stand in the door of the tent, and it shall be, when any man doth come and enquire of thee, and say , Is there any man here? that thou shalt say , No. 21 Then Jael Heber's wife took a nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground: for he was fast asleep and weary . So he died. 
24 And the hand of the children of Israel prospered, and prevailed against Jabin the king of Canaan, until they had destroyed Jabin, king of Canaan.

These two examples are to show how a woman is as gifted as man in areas generally assigned to men.  Deborah had the gift to organize and execute a successful assault against the enemy and Jael used her skills as a woman to subdue and kill the Sisera.
Men are expected to be the head of the family, with the responsibility of protecting and providing for his family.  What woman would refuse to do a man’s job if he were not there to fulfill his responsibilities?  Are you not gifted to do the same things for yourselves?  Would you allow your family to suffer and go without just because you’re a woman?  If so, I suggest you read Proverbs 31.  It tells of the character of a Godly wife and mother.

God has designed the woman with abilities that few are given the opportunity to express.  A woman should not see to function as a man, but, she should be prepared to assume the role if necessary. I encourage every woman of God to know the power she has on the inside of her to do great and mighty things.  Never underestimate your worth to society or the kingdom.  If something is not being done and the man responsible is not willing, know that God has already equipped you to get the job done.  No longer should you feel inferior or less than deserving to serve in the kingdom.  What ever God has called you to do, do it with all of your might and God will get the glory.
Let the warrior in you come forth!  It’s time to push!

By: Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.
Agape

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2011
IT’S TIME TO PUSH!  WHAT’S IN YOU MUST COME OUT!

The Power of a Godly Woman!

Esther is one of the prime examples in the word of God of what can be accomplished through the power of a Godly woman.  Although Esther was orphaned because of the death of her parents, which caused her to seek a home with Mordecai, her cousin, God’s plans for Esther was greater than she could ever have imagined.

When King Ahasuerus called his wife, the queen Vashti into his presence and she refused, resulting in her being banquished, from her position as queen, no one knew that Esther would become queen instead, but God did.

Because of your situation, where you come from and all the daily obstacles, you might not have great hopes for your life, but God wants you to know that He has and still will use the lowest of the low to be elevated into positions of power and authority.  

Out of all of the women in the in region, the King chose Esther because of her beauty, inside and out.  It was the power of God in her that Haman was seeing, because she possessed the Godly character that God could use.

When Haman plotted to kill all of the Jews and wipe them off of the face of the earth, his plan backfired because Esther was a Jew, which he didn’t know and God was on her side.  When Esther discovered Haman’s plot to destroy her and her people, she didn’t fear, worry or fret.  But according to Esther 4:16-17, she knew exactly what to do. 16 Go , gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish , I perish . 17 So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.
 

IT’S TIME TO PUSH!  WHAT’S IN YOU MUST COME OUT!

Esther knew that the key was in her relationship with God.  She also knew the answer was in fervent prayer and fasting.  A Godly woman knows that the power to destroy yokes is in fasting and prayer.  Her trust was in God to deliver her and her people and she was not afraid to face the King, even at the possibility of her loosing her life.  Esther’s faith paid off and granted her favor to enter the presence of the King.

If you can find your way into the presence of the King, you can achieve the impossible. The assignment of the enemy will be nullified and returned to the sender.  A moment in the presence of the King will change you life for ever.  Every plot, scheme or device to destroy you will be reversed.  The hidden agendas and contracts will be exposed and cancelled, if you can only find yourself in the presence of the king.  Instead of destroying the Jewish race, Haman and his entire family were destroyed.

This Godly woman, Esther, became the savior of her entire race, the Jewish race, out of which Christ was born.  Just imagine if Esther had not been obedient to fulfill the assignment to which God had called her?  The result would have unmentionable.  God’s only begotten son would not have been born and we would have no way to be redeemed back to God.

What propose in you life are you failing to fulfill?   What duties have you been neglecting because of fear?  Lives are at stake and the kingdom has need of you.  The gifts, talents and purpose in you must be fulfilled.  Everyone has a purpose.  If you don’t already know your purpose, get ready to find out.  God wants to use you to do might works in the earth.  You have been carrying your future in you for much too long.  Its time to push!

By:  Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.

 COMMANDING THE BLESSING!  PART 1

The blessing of The Kingdom Of Heaven!
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
First, we should know that to be blessed is God’s divine reward of happiness to those who walk in obedience to His will.
God has created channels through which blessings flow and has made them totally accessible to his children.  But, we should never expect to be blessed unless we are walking in these channels.  Our blessings depend on our ability to command them by the way we live.  We must live in obedience to the word of God. These channels are represented by character traits we already possess.  They, in many cases, just need to be activated and put into use.
Matthew 5:3 commands the blessing of the kingdom of heaven upon the poor in spirit.  This is the royal power, rule, dominion, and dignity conferred on Christians in the kingdom of Christ.  Being poor in spirit, is not a negative character trait as some may suppose, but to the contrary, it is totally positive.  To be poor in spirit really means to acknowledge total dependence on God, realizing that nothing can, nor will be accomplished except by God.  It further means to admit that as human beings, we need God.  We can’t live without Him, we are powerless without Him, we are destitute without Him, we are without honor or influence without Him.
Being poor in spirit means to recognize that the degrees and scholastic accomplishments we’ve achieved are because of God and not because we are so smart and intellectually gifted.  Being poor in spirit means, being able to say; Yes, I drive a Mercedes Benz, but if it were not for the job God provided for me to be able to pay for it, I would still be on the city bus.  It means, acknowledging that your good health isn’t because you take such good care of yourself, but because of God’s mercy, love and grace.
If we want the blessing of the kingdom of heaven, we must drop the ego, let go of the self will and acknowledge our nothingness without God, giving ourselves up to the teachings of Christ.    If we bring ourselves low, God will lift us high.  We must decrease to ourselves so God can increase in us.  Live to command the blessing.
Agape!

COMMANDING THE BLESSING! PART 2

The blessing of confort!

 Matthew 5:4

Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall be comforted .

If you’ve ever had the experience of mourning, as I believe we all have, you would have found that your mourning or lamenting was due to sorrow inflicted by the loss of someone or something.  Mourning puts us in the position of dependency on God.  It brings us low in our spirit and shows us our helplessness and how incapable we are of attaining, maintaining, containing, retaining or gaining anything on our own.  This is the perfect place for God to work and move in our lives.  Don’t allow sorrows and mourning to pass in vain.  The worst thing anyone can do when sorrow hits is to get angry at God and become bitter.  That is an automatic blockage of the blessings of God.

The beauty in mourning is that it gets God’s attention and opens the channel through which the comfort of God flows.  We need to be comforted, otherwise, we risk becoming bitter.  When the word says: for they shall be comforted, it means that God will address your situation.  He will encourage and strengthen you by consolation.  These are the times when we are most open to being taught and instructed, which brings healing and causes growth.  This is the blessing of comfort.

In plain words, God is telling us that, whenever we are brought low by the sorrows of life and challenged by the hurt and pain it brings, do not indulge in self pity. Do not mummer and complain.   Don’t allow bitterness and anger to set in. We must simply open up to God and He will come in and fill us. Use your time of sorrow and mourning to grow in God.  Sorrows may bring us low, but God’s comfort will raise us up in power.  Live to command the blessing of comfort.

Agape!

COMMANDING THE BLESSING! PART 3

 The Blessing of inheriting the earth!

Matthew 5

 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Again, remember that to be blessed means to have God’s divine reward of happiness upon your life because of your faithfulness to walk in obedience. In some cases it might appear that the disobedient is being blessed, but it’s only because of the obedience of that grandmother, grandfather... that God is honoring. Matthew 5:5 commands the blessing of the earth upon the meek.  This is the bestowment of possessive and territorial dominion upon those who are willing to submit their will to the will of God, for the glory of God.

Understanding that meekness is a powerful strength and not a weakness, is the first step to achieving the rewards it warrants.  Meekness is the usual mood or temperament of our spirit that allows us to accept what God does in our life as good, no matter what it is.  Meekness means, I will not retaliate against my enemies.  I will not take matters into my own hand, but I will rely on God to defend me.  Further, meekness means to accept without resistance that it is God who allows the enemy to inflict injury upon us.  This is God’s way of purifying and preparing us for the next level of greatness in Him. 

As Christians, we should all know that there is a certain measure of inheritance ascribed to each of us that God wants us to receive.  From the moment Christ died on the cross, the transfer of our inheritance took place in the spirit, but we have to follow the necessary steps to be able to access it in the natural realm.  It is there just waiting for us to possess it.  Meekness it the channel God has provides to get us there.

The inheritance we receive as a reward for meekness is right here on earth.  God doesn’t want us to wait until we get to heaven to be happy!  He wants us to be happy right here in the earth.  To inherit the earth is to have dominion, power and rule.  God wants us to possess the earth and prosper in it.  This includes having money, land, property and every good thing the earth contains.

The question here is; “How many of us are willing to submit ourselves unto God, accepting whatever He allows as good?”  Just live in the spirit of meekness and command the blessing of the earth!

Agape!

COMMANDING THE BLESSING!  PART 4

The blessing of being filled (provided for)!
Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after RIGHTEOUSNESS: for they shall be filled.
Blessings are the rewards of happiness, for living in obedience to the will of God.
Hunger and thirst in this text has to do with the spirit suffering lack and emptiness, void of the necessary nutrients and refreshments to be sustained.  This hunger and thirst happens after yesterday’s meal has digested, leaving us with the need to be filled again.  Whenever there is a thirst or hunger in our spirit man, it must be ministered to.  If we don’t feed our spirit with the word of God, it will be forced to ingest whatever the enemy puts in its way.
Since the blessing is for those who hunger and thirst after RIGHTEOUSNESS, we must seek eagerly, with a craving and relentless desire, that our spirit and soul may be refreshed, strengthened and revived.  This means that we must search out the will and ways of God and do whatever it takes to please Him.  RIGHTEOUSNESS, in plain words, is whatever is acceptable unto God.  It means, living a pure and holy lifestyle of virtue and integrity, living above reproach.  It means, bringing our thoughts under subjection, controlling our feelings and guarding our actions.
If we as Christians can somehow manage to put God and the things that concerns God, first in our lives, we can rest assured that we are walking and living in the channel of RIGHTEOUSNESS.  This is where God wants us to be.  This is where we can command the blessing and be filled.  It is in this state of or relationship with God that He will have no choice but to satisfy us with His goodness and provide for us, even beyond our needs.  Favor will become as common as the rising of the sun each morning.
If you don’t have a hunger and thirst for RIGHTEOUSNESS, develop it today.  Walk and live worthy of the blessings God wants to fill you with.  Command your heart, mind, body, soul and spirit to comply with the will of God.  Don’t expect this to be easy because, the enemy doesn’t want anyone to be blessed.  But, know that if it were not possible, God would not require it.  Try living to fill your hunger and thirst for RIGHTEOUSNESS and command the blessings of God over your life today.  Be blessed!

Agape!

COMMANDING THE BLESSING! PART 5.

COMMANDING THE BLESSING! PART 6.

The blessing of seeing God!
Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Let us first remember that blessings are God’s divine rewards of happiness to those who live and walk in obedience to His will and way for our lives. Realizing that it takes a PURE heart to be able to access the blessing of SEEING God, means that, we must focus on the condition of our heart.  It must be pure before God.
The HEART is that place in us that represents the center of all physical and spiritual life. It is the foundation and seat of all our passions, affections, desires, dreams, and aspirations.  For our hearts to be PURE, it must be void of corruption at any degree.  No one living a lifestyle subjected to the works of the flesh can truly say that they have a PURE heart. For these are the very works which are a direct reflection of what’s in the heart.  To maintain a clean and PURE heart, the forbidden must be denied any manner of function or effect on our lives.   PURITY involves being genuine, sincere, faultless, innocent, blameless and unstained by any guilt or shame. 
We must realize that, whatever we allow ourselves to be exposed to, (what we see, hear, taste, touch, and smell) will plant a seed of thoughts in our subconscious.  This seed might lie dormant for many years until it is activated by the same form of encounter that planted it in the first place.  Whenever these seeds are activated and thoughts are formed, we must be careful to entertain only those thoughts that are good and pleasing to God.   The danger here is, if we entertain a thought long enough, it will create passions, affections, desires, dreams and aspirations which are formed in the heart.
A child, who is exposed to reading at an early age, will develop a life long love of learning.  The same principal applies to someone being exposed to pornographic images at an early age.  They WILL develop a hunger for it.  It is best that we not corrupt our heart in the first place.  Otherwise, we run the risk of living a lifetime trying to break free from the bondage it brings.  Proverbs 22:6, commands us to train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.  Don’t become trapped in a lifestyle you don’t want just because you failed to control your thoughts which took root in your heart.
Purity in heart is the only way to see God.  To be able to touch Him, hear from Him, taste Him and smell Him for your self.  Live today to command the blessing of being able to see God!
Agape!

COMMANDING THE BLESSING!  PART 7.

COMMANDING THE BLESSING!  PART 9.

     One of the most commonly misquoted scripture texts among violators of modest attire is (surrender your heart and not your garment);
Joel 2:13.  If we would study the word for ourselves, we would find that the word in this text is rend, not surrender or render as it is commonly quoted.  
Joel 2:13.   And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
The word rend in this text means to tear off or apart and the word garments means deceit or treachery.  It was customary in those days to tear your clothes as a sign of repentance or during fasting and prayer to God because of a trial or problem that God was being petitioned to fix.
The people were more focused on performing the rituals and customs by rending their garments rather than surrendering their hearts.
This text has nothing to do with the way we dress for church, but it has everything to do with the fact that God wants our hearts to be truly broken before Him.  He doesn’t want our treachery and deceit, repenting with our lips and actions while our hearts remain unchanged.
        Another misquoted text that even I have used is; “The bible says to come just as you are”.  There is no such verse anywhere in the bible.  Many don’t even realize that (come as you are) is a wide interpretation of Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden , and I will give you rest . This text is clearly an invitation to the lost who are tired of sin to come to Christ even with their burdens.
Too many people have used this to justify what they wear to church, no matter how immodest.  Even if sinners came to the house of God immodestly dressed, it doesn’t mean that they should stay that way.

        Another popular scripture used to justify wearing improper attire is: 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth ; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
The key here, as it relates to immodesty, is the fact that man looks on the outward appearance.  Being aware that people are watching what you’re wearing should be an encouragement to dress modestly to prevent offences.  In fact, anyone who dresses immodest should know that their heart is also immodest which God is watching.

        Not to leave the men out at all, but, women are generally the biggest offenders of the rule of modesty in the church.  1 Timothy chapter 2 is a very controversial chapter in the bible but, I want to deal with a portion of verse 9 as it related to modesty.
        1 Timothy 2:9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, … The word modest in this text actually means; well thought of.  Simply put, women must think about what they are wearing, where to wear it, when to wear it and why they are wearing it.  The reason is that people will be watching what you wear which can have a positive or negative effect on them.
         The average woman who doesn’t understand that there is a place for sex appeal, does not understand that while there is a certain level of sex appeal that is expected and permitted in a social environment, sex appeal has no place in the church.  Ask yourself, “Who am I dressing sexy for in the church, is it God?

By: Bishop Isaiah Musgrove.