Author: daughtersofz

Called, appointed and anointed by God, Pastor Debra Lowe has been called to the forefront to pastor along side her husband, Michael Lowe at Hesed Ministries. Pastor Debra has served the Lord for 39 years. Called as a Prophet to the nation she also walks in the office of teacher and is an intercessor. Pastor Debra has used these gifts to minister to the body of Christ, teaching men, women and children to enter into His presence causing them to mature and be changed by His Word. As a servant of the Most High God she brings forth a word in due season to the body of Christ.

Ears to Hear

Good morning,
Hear the Spirit;
     My standing orders have not changed, but they deserve the highest priority in your lives, My little ones.   Continue to increase in My love for one another, be quick to forgive and release others.  Have nothing to do with the stubborn spirit of pride, for it is in resistance to My love.  Speak truth to one another, do not use your mouth for the deceptive spirit of lies.  It will breed until it hinders your ability to hear Truth.  A wounded and cluttered heart is filled with the root of bitterness which will spread like cancer and defile many.  Yes, it is the scheme of the enemy, but you have been given the ability to walk in a higher degree of wisdom.  Do not let him in to destroy the garden that I have created, for it is these foxes that will eat up all that is fruitful.  These are his age old tactics, yet you have My Word, so war with it!  Cast down those lying imaginations and choose My Way, it has been tried and proven.  I will pour out upon you a fresh, fragrant anointing that will make your steps easier.  This is the time to really put a watch over your mouth, be slow to speak, for your words are in a season of rapid harvest.  Speak not evil, for be mindful of the seed you sow!  Love edifies and builds up.  I have gone ahead and pulled down, thrown down, rooted out, and destroyed all that was needful in order to build and plant.  Use your words to build up another and your harvest will overtake you.  For out of the same fountain should not come bitter and sweet, so sweeten your lips with My Words and study to speak.  You are the Body that you are feeding with your words, either for good or bad.  The power of your words motivated by love, not wrath or bitterness works My righteousness in your life.  Do not fall into the trap set to stop your harvest.  Study to speak!   Ephes. 4:15; "Rather, let our lives lovingly express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly].  Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).  For because of Him the whole body (the church, in all its various parts), closely joined and firmly knit together by the joints and ligaments with which it is supplied, when each part [with power adapted to its need] is working properly [in all its functions], grows to full maturity, building itself up in love."
 
Love,

Pastor D.
Scripture References: S. O. S. 2:15; 4:16; Ephes. 4:31-32; James 1:19-21; James 4:11

Ears to Hear

Good Morning,
    
     We are always sowing or reaping something in our lives at all times.  Quite often I am reminded to apply this verse in a far more wider scale than just applying it to my financial arena.  "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.  For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting."(Gal.6:7-8) The verse that follows is highlighting the most important arena that we need to address when it comes to sowing seeds, that is to the flesh or to the Spirit.  Today you and I were busy sowing seeds, whether to the flesh or to the Spirit, you know as well as the Father where you were specializing.  Seeds produce fruit, that is why we get a harvest to reap.   Fruit here denotes that which originates or comes from something (seed); an effort or result; work, act, and deed.  So the fruit that the seeds of the flesh produce is described to us in some detail in Galatians 5:19-21; "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God."  Flesh seeds produce flesh fruit which gives a flesh harvest.  Now there are some things noted in this list that we as Christians work hard at to make sure that we don't sow any seed to, like adultery, fornication, drunkenness, witchcraft, murders, etc.  We tend to sow seeds a little more easier into fields like, wrath, envy, strife, hatred, etc.  We have to understand that we sow seed in advance for our harvest that we are going to reap.  Just the same way that we take our money and sow it into our church, ministries, or into individuals lives, is the exact same way that we are taking hatred, wrath, envy, etc., and sowing it.  Once we have sown our financial seed we water it with thanksgiving to God and expect a harvest, a return, fruit to come back to our account.  Well, it works the same way when it comes to the seeds that we sow to the flesh, it will come back.  We usually don't want to recognize that harvest.  And when it does bring forth fruit, we are the first one to ask, "Why is this happening to me?"  Or, "What have I done to deserve this?"  No one is standing in line for more hatred, wrath, envy, and strife to come back to us, pressed down, shaken up and running over.  I don't think so!  Then let's not give into it anymore.
     This is a law [the law of sowing and reaping] it will work without any respect of person.  But we can pull up those seeds before they take root.  " For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." ( Matthew 12:37)  First we must repent of those words that we have spoken and then we change the field that we sow to, after changing the seed.  Remember that the sower sows 'the Word', well we are sowing words as well.  ..he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting, so we are going to sow our seeds to the Spirit, by going to the seed bag of the Word instead of the seed bag of the flesh.  "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Gal.5:22-23)  The next verse says that, " .. they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts."  You and I both know that this is daily, Paul said that he died daily, this is where we must crucify and kill the flesh, so that we can stop the harvest of more flesh.  If we don't kill it the seed of the flesh will grow like a wild weed and eat up all of the fruit of the Spirit.  Affections mean the fond attachment, emotions and feelings.  Lusts mean intense and uncontrolled desire or appetite; a passionate craving.  Which means we have to deaden the emotions, the feelings, and the fond attachment that these desires and cravings toward the flesh have for us (haven't you noticed that some people actually enjoy the works of the flesh)?  Let's change the words seeds that we are sowing and the deeds, the acts, as well as the works, which are all the fruit will change also.  Then we need to develop a desire and a fond attachment toward love, joy, peace, etc.  Think about it this week instead of sowing your seed to the flesh, sow seed into the Spirit and reap a harvest of more peace, more joy, more love.  Can you see yourself harvesting that?
 
Love,

Pastor D.

Ears to Hear

Good morning,
  The Spirit of the Lord says;
     Understand this and take to heart that the plan of the enemy is to keep your eyes and mind on all of the trouble and chaos that he keeps stirred up around you.  Do not quickly forget that I have said, "in the time of trouble I will hide you safe in My pavilion and under the shadow of My wings."  My desire is that you would learn to keep your eyes and your mind stayed on My goodness to you.  Goodness and mercy are on assignment from heaven to do you good.  You must stay readily accessible by pressing into the hiding place that I have for you.  There you have access to the Kingdom, all that you need for recovery, restoration, and a refreshing.  Yes, I have given to you all that is needful to live a victorious life.
     You are standing at the dawn of your breakthrough, do not be deceived now.  This is where the enemy will pull out all the wicked spirits of offenses, bitterness, and unforgiveness.  Your thoughts and your words you must put a watch on and cast them down.  You do possess authority over them.  Remember your fight is not against people, but against principalities, powers, against rulers of the darkness of this present world, and against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Here is where the spirit of deception will turn my children against one another, fighting in the House, instead of against the enemy.  This will cause you to be defeated when you fight against those who I am for.  In war many times there is fire sent out that hurt and maul their own allies.  This confusion is a smoke screen to keep you from receiving what you have labored and believed for.  Once you step through the opening, the light that you will have will be greater than what you had before the storm came.  What you have glanced at in the shadows shall be clearly known.  I make darkness light, and the crooked places straight!  More than before, you must stay glued by love to the members of My Body that I have connected you with, this is for your healing and your deliverance."   Take refuge and be confident in Me until the calamities pass, for I Am your hiding place.
 
Love,

Pastor D.
Scripture Reference: Psa. 23:6; Psa. 57:1; Eph. 6:12; Romans 12:3-4; 1 Corin. 12:12-27

Ears to Hear

Good morning,
     As we have been waking up and arising to the realization that signs and wonders follow the believers.  (Mark 16:15-18)  "ARISE [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you–rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you!"  This is the next level for God's children, we are refusing to live and walk in the low living, it is time that we stretch towards the higher ground, to live our lives boldly for the Kingdom and the purposes of God.  As we meditate on this we must keep in our hearts and mind that this too is a gradual process.  "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image [of God] from [one degree] of glory to glory." (2 Corin. 3:18)  God's weightiness, His glory is being given to us degree upon degree.  So no matter where we are we are growing into another level.  God is encouraging us forward to where we walk and live in the realm of the heavenlies.  Our part is to keep a habitual fellowship with God, so that we that are ordinary, become extraordinary.
     Right where you are in your relationship with God, know that God is causing you to come up higher.     As we draw near to Him, we are being made perfect, or, mature.  "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace." (Ps.37:37)  Upright means straight; just; most righteous; equity' conforming your life to God's law and justice without acting like it is undue hardship and without being a fraud.  We are in the time frame where everything is being brought to a closing in order to open up the door to the next level.  It is being sped up in order to bring His coming.  We are in the preparation time and being upright is the generation that He is coming for.  God is bringing the upright man to the future end which is for hope and good.  Whether the 'end' for you is the 'end' of the paragraph, or the the 'end' of the chapter, or the 'end' of the story.  It is all going to be good, trust Him!  Peace means 'shalom' which carries the idea of safety; wellness and wholeness and soundness [nothing missing and nothing broken]; happy, health, and prosperity.  Read Psalm 14:2-5; verse 5 says; "There they shall be in great fear [literally- dreading a dread], for God is with the generation of the [uncompromisingly] righteous (those upright and in right standing with Him)."
 
Love,
Pastor D.

Ears to Hear

Good morning,
The Spirit of the Lord says:
     I have warned my people in advance through my Word about the End-Times and the assault that would come to try and bring discouragement.  Each assignment is to try and seduce my children into a slumber or catatonic condition where they are slow to act upon My word.  The aim is to beguile My people away from Me.  This will cause many of the great ambassadors, generals and strong ones in My House to grow cold.  This coldness of their heart will come in varying degrees, you have beheld some of it with your own eyes.  My priests committing adultery, fornication, brothers rising up against brothers,  daughters against mothers, sons against fathers, here begins the love of many growing cold.  The spirit of Jezebel has been released, it is creeping into every house where doors have been opened.  This Jezebel spirit is manipulative, and a seducer.  You have watched and seen that the spirit has caused a wicked, deceitful, air of immorality.  What is good is often evil spoken of, and what is evil is applauded.  It works with and accompanies the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes, desires that control the person while making the person 'out of control.'  Immorality is considered to be normal, for My measuring stick no longer applies.  This is a 'pleasure-dominated' generation and it has crept unchecked into My Household, because many of My children were being led astray as well.  The spirit of Jezebel is stimulated by the pride of life, it breeds self-righteousness.  Pride will not tolerate being corrected or being taught.  Self-righteousness causes one to become hard of heart and to always think that they are right.  Pharaoh walked in this stronghold.  It does not matter how many miracles were done, he still did what he wanted to do even to his death.  This spirit will delude one into a believable lie and trap them there.  They will think small of everyone else and as this root goes deeper it will become a critical and cynical yeast that will infect many in My House.  Cut it off, by washing on overload with my Word of love.
     That is why I have been calling you to come up higher, so that you may be safe and hidden from the enemy's strategies.  I do not want you to become blind to the ways of the system of the world that is under the sway of the wicked one.  Open your eyes and look and see.  To many of My people have become entangled with this system and live for things that are brief and fleeting.  The temporal life weighs more on their hearts and minds.  They spend more time on those things that have no eternal value.  Building with wood, hay, and stubble, all of those things that hold very little value and will burn in My Presence.  Quit living only to build bigger and better barns in My Name.  My buildings are souls!  Have I not said that you are My temple, My sanctuary.  I gave all to build living temples.  Stop, and buy of Me gold and silver, that which is costly and valuable to the Kingdom.  Those things that have everlasting values.  Come back to Me, and renew your vows by doing My will.  Then your eyes will be opened and you will see all of those 'things' are roadblocks and obstacles to My purposes and plans.  Come and build temples with Me!
 
Love,

Pastor D.
Scripture References: Exodus 7:14-22; 1 Corin.3:10-14; 1 Corin. 3:16-17; 2 Corin. 6:16-18; 2 Tim.2:20-21; 1 John 2:16; "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world."

Ears to Hear

Good morning,
     "Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action), So that the man of God may be complete and proficient, well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work."  Instructions are given to create order; steps given to obey the orders; training which relates to the cultivating of the mind and morals.  Instructions are employed for the purpose of the 'now' commands and 'now' reproof; it is information given to help one choose right and do right.  Reproof and conviction of sin is why instruction is needed in order to examine where you are in light of the instructions; to expose to the opening of the eyes; to reprimand and to bring conviction.  Discipline in obedience helps to curb passions; restoration to an upright or right state; improvement of life and character; instructions in order to reform ones life and character.  All of the Word of God is given to help us create order in our lives, if we yield to it.  We are laboring together with God to build a God-likeness.  In an effort to submit to His Lordship in our daily lives, we must be in a continual training unto more God- likeness.  Opportunities present themselves daily where we must choose the instructions that are God-breathed in the Word or the ways of death.  "He who heeds instruction and correction is [not only himself] in the way of life [but also] is a way of life for others.  And he who neglects or refuses reproof [not only himself] goes astray [but also] causes to err and is a path toward ruin for others." (Prov. 10:17)  We see over and over again the importance that the effect of our lives being lived 'holy' before everyone has on others.  We are after all a living book, so we have to 'live out loud'!  This is done by training ourselves with the instructions of the Word.  "But refuse and avoid irreverent legends (profane and impure and godless fictions, mere grandmothers' tales) and silly myths, and express your disapproval of them.  Train yourself toward godliness (piety), [keeping yourself spiritually fit].  For physical training is of some value (useful for a little), but godliness (spiritual training) is useful and of value in everything and in every way, for it holds promise for the present life and also for the life which is to come." (1 Timothy 4:7-8) The Message Bible says it this way; "Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion.  Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please!  Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever." (1 Tim. 4:7-8) Exercise/ train means to practice radical discipline.  Greek word 'gumnazo' where we get the word gymnasium.  It represents people who want to change and develop so much that they are willing to put themselves through rigorous and demanding training in order to achieve desired results.  This produces habitual fellowship, where we set ourselves aside to be a vessel of honor.  "And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit." ( 2 Corin. 3:18)  As we stay in the training field of God's Word and yield to instructions in our daily lives we are being made more and more into His glorious image.  He perfects us as we exercise daily and the more we train the more radical we become!
 
Love,
Pastor D.

Ears to Hear

Good Morning,
The Spirit of the Lord says;
     Restoration, transition, and realigning, is what is most necessary now!  I have been busy in the lives of all My children doing just that.  In order to restore things that were stolen, snatched away, or never brought to fruition, I have needed to realign you to be able to receive.  Things that you felt you did not deserve, and yet others you felt was owed you, this is part of the realigning that was most necessary, a changed mindset, one that was in line with Mine.  I know for some what has come upon you seems to difficult to bear, but some things have been allowed to cause you to look to the hands that formed you for the help and assistance that only could come from Me.  Still others have had a relatively easier transition, some because of the yielded hearts, and knowing My ways enough that their was great trust that I would not have abandoned them in the greatest transition of their lives.  Others had an easier realignment based upon their age in Me, and I have only begun to work in them.  This is why, you must learn at these seasons of change, not to measure yourself by others, for you can not know all the intimate details that I alone know.  Be assured My dear ones that you are truly the center of all that I am doing and no matter what it looks like now, you must tell yourself that it is for your growing.  Yes, I Am making you to be My glorious Church, My bride, My royal priesthood.  I Am setting you up to elevate you, all those who have been brought low I will exalt, this is My promise.  In order that you may be strong like a tree that is planted by the rivers that is not moved by the heat of life and circumstances, but always, no matter the seasons of life bringing forth fruit.  I depend upon this in you, that is why I never quit tilling and pruning in my garden until I receive the harvest that is due Me, the Faithful farmer and vine dresser!
     You must be watchful for all of the little foxes, those things that creep into your mind and heart and ravish all that I have been dutiful about tending and nurturing in your heart.  Keep the weeds of hatred, bitterness, envy, jealousy, and all of the other little things that if you leave will begin to rise like yeast and strangle all that is like Me in you.  For our enemy is busy also, sowing these kinds of weeds and tares in the hearts of My children, trying to grow fields of selfishness and love-lessness.  You must be a watchman in your life, we are co-laborers, catch him at the onset.  For My restoration, transitioning, and realigning, will not be fruitless, but you will learn, take heed, and apply all of these nutrients that I have applied and grow into a mighty tree that will not be moved!
 
Love,

Pastor D.

Scripture References: John 15:1-8; 1 Corin. 3:9; Song of Sol. 2:11-15; Jer. 17:7-8

Ears to Hear

Good morning,
     As we draw closer to the end of this year, we must keep our eyes on our purpose.  We discussed last week about making room for the miraculous once again in our lives and in the families of the earth.  When we begin to study the Word on the subject of miracles we are in fact building up our faith, for "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." (Rom. 10:17) Everything in the Kingdom of God starts from a seed, something that is small yet has the potential to develop into something big.  Everything that is considered to be great is comprised of smaller parts, so it is with us and what we do for and in the Kingdom.  In other words nothing that we do for God is insignificant, it is a part of the grand plan of God.  As we grow our faith for the miracles we must remember the power that we have in our declaration and decree that lines up with God's word.  "For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." (Rom. 10:10) What we believe (our faith) must be confessed in order to be made unto salvation [deliverance, rescue, health, safety, prosperity,] All of that defines or covers the realm of the miraculous that we believe for.  Now let's read an important verse; "And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race].  He who believes [who adheres to and trusts in and relies on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] and is baptized will be saved from the penalty of eternal death]; but he who does not believe [who does not adhere to and trust in and rely on the Gospel and Him Whom it sets forth] will be condemned.  And these attesting signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages; They will pick up serpents; and [even] if they drink anything deadly, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will get well." (Mark 16:15-18)  Just meditate on that word, "signs shall follow or accompany those who believe".  It is quite obvious we must believe that this belongs to us in our walk with the Lord as we go forth and publish the gospel.  We must be about the Father's business!  Signs here is the Greek word 'semeion' miracles, signs, tokens, wonders.  So say with me now, since confession is made unto us salvation, "Signs and wonders follow me because I am a believer who believes and I am about the Father's business to establish the Kingdom of God."
     "You shall also decide and decree a thing, and it shall be established for you; and the light of God's favor shall shine upon all your ways." (Job 22:28) That is what we have just done and now we have begun to water the seed of faith for the miraculous to accompany us as we infiltrate a world that is in need of deliverance, rescue, safety, health, and prosperity.  As you are built up in this, you will begin to affect your family, your church, your job, and your community with these attesting signs and wonders that we are to work the work of the Lord until He comes for us!  Also we must keep as our foundation the love of God.  "If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.  If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing.  If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing." (1 Corin. 13: 1-3)  Let us not miss this time of being a part of God's grand plan to bring in the last haul of souls in His great net that He is spreading out across the world at this time.
 
Love,

Pastor D.

Ears to Hear

Good morning,
The Spirit of the Lord says;
        
     Love is the answer to you walking in the great promises that I have set for you.  My love is not only powerful but it also unlocks the door to your true prosperity.  My love is a preserver also.  It will be a wall around you and cause you to be deeply rooted in Me.  Plumb the depths, rise to the heights, search the length, as you do you will truly experience a full life.  I have placed in your life people that you need to love unconditionally, so that your own heart will experience My expansive love for you.  Every one steps in My love by faith, it is not by your feelings, but by My Word.  I love like that, I love that way, not by what I see from you but by My Word.  Don't let your love grow cold, forgive quickly, let it drop.  Do not be afraid to open yourself to My love, don't fear hurt.  Otherwise the enemy will see to it that you have a list of offenses and bitterness that strangles your freedom to love big.  The love in My House should always be vast.  I Am involved in the process of changing each child that calls upon My name.  I know it takes time for you to become more like Me.  You must not waste another moment running from this love, I will fulfill your fondest dream.  Allow this great love to heal all brokenness you harbor in your secret places, I will send forth the healing oil to cover and anoint those hidden places and make you stronger, where you were once weak.  Don't faint in the waiting process, for here in the waiting is where you begin to mount up with wings of an eagle and soar to heights of love that you have never known before.  This great revelation of love will grow in you and you will be unstoppable by the wicked one.  He will not be able to bog you down with other people's hurts and offenses either.  You will not be strapped down by their inadequacies of not delving into the deep, the deep pools of My love place your expectation of returns of love on Me, do not look to those around you, I will fill you up to overflow with more love.  I have urged and consistently drawn them also to this deep place.  You choose this life of love.  Death has to be taking place daily in order for this love to lived out.  
     On the other-side of persevering in this love is great joy and peace.  Come and sit in My Presence and let this great balm cover all bruised places of rejection, betrayal, yes, all hurts.  I will kiss you with the kisses of soundness and wholeness.  You have run to and fro' looking for healing of body, soul, and of mind, never realizing that here in the quiet place where love abides is the sweet kiss of wholeness.  Do not be deceived, if you love Me you must love the children in My house.  Love is in word and deed.  My love must remain, it will preserve your soul through the last days.  It is not impressive to just remember My Word but to apprehend My Word by living in My love.  I act in loyal love.  I do what's right and set things right and I delight in those who do the same!
 
Love,

Pastor D.   

Scripture References: Ps. 42:7; John 15:12-17; 1 Corin. 15:31; Ephes. 3:17-19; 1 John 3:11-18; 1 John 4:11

Ears to Hear

Good Morning,
     I could use a miracle, how about you?  As I have been studying about miracles, it has come to my attention that we as believers should experience miracles more regularly than we do.  "There are also many other signs and miracles which Jesus performed in the presence of the disciples which are not written in this book.  But these are written (recorded) in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ (the Anointed One), the Son of God, and that through believing and cleaving to and trusting and relying upon Him you may have life through (in) His name [through Who He is]." (John 20:30-31) The recording of miracles have been done in order that we may believe.  There are not only to help unbelievers begin to believe, but also to help us to believe.  Here the word signs and miracles are written.  Miracles plainly means a spectacular event, or an event which triggers wonder.  An extraordinary event which is unfathomable [incapable of being measured] in conditions of normal natural forces.  An occurrence which causes the witnesses to assume a phenomenal origin.  Miracles are events which unmistakeably involve an immediate and powerful action of God designed to reveal His character and or His purposes.  Nine times out of ten operating without the use or means capable of being discerned by the senses.  It is above nature and man, otherwise man would take the credit.  It shows the intervention of a power that is not limited by the laws either of matter or of mind.  A power that interrupts the fixed laws which govern their movements.  A supernatural power, that is what I need.  How about you?  Why am I bringing up miracles?  Well.  It is about time for us to hear about them once again, for the Word of God says that, "faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God." (Rom. 10:17) So the more of the Word of God you hear concerning "miracles" then the more your faith will be built up to believe for miracles.  From Genesis to Revelation, miracles are written there for our benefit to help us in our faith.  From Daniel in the lion's den to the record of Creation, from the parting of the Red Sea for the Israelites to walk through on dry land to Paul and Silas chains being broken off as they praised and worshiped in jail.  Of course there is no way for me to rewrite all of those miracles on this site, but it would be worth your while to begin to dedicate some of your time to search it out and by doing so build up your faith and expectation for miracles in your life.
     In the New Testament there are four Greek words that are used to designate miracle.  Semeion– a "sign", evidence of a divine commission, an attesting of a divine message.  Tetra– a "wonder", wonder causing event; a marvel or prodigy that produces astonishment in the beholder.  Dunamis– "might-work", works of superhuman power; God's pervasive activity in nature, history, or in people's lives.  Erga- 'works', an act or deed accomplished by God's hands.  We will see and experience for ourselves more miracles, signs, and wonders, that we as 'Believers' should experience, especially as we come closer to the End-times.  We are to imitate our Lord just as he imitated the Father.  When we believe that miracles, signs and wonders are as much a part of our faith as every promise in the Bible, we will begin to place a demand upon it in our own lives.  Look, we will be like Jesus!  "So Jesus answered them by saying, I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, the Son is able to do nothing of Himself (of His own accord); but He is able to do only what He sees the Father doing, for whatever the Father does is what the Son does in the same way [in His turn].  The Father dearly loves the Son and discloses to (shows) Him everything that He Himself does.  And He will disclose to Him (let Him see) greater things yet than these, so that you may marvel and be full of wonder and astonishment!" (John 5:19-20) Next time we will talk a little more about miracles in the life of the believer.
 
Love,

Pastor D.