Let Communication Be

Matthew 5:37

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

This modern world has been called the information age. However, many words do not necessarily communicate more information. It is time to reexamine the importance of the words we use, and how we use them. At the last judgment, it is our obedience to the Word that will be valued. As it is written:

John 12:48

He that rejecteth Me, and receiveth not My words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

See also He Magnified His Word; Out of the Iron Furnace; Run With the Vision

Related Scriptures: Matthew 12:36-37; Revelation 22:16-21; John 6:62-69; Proverbs 4:20-23

Cleft of the Rock

Exodus 33:22

And it shall come to pass, while My glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with My hand while I pass by:

The glory of the Lord is where our transformation begins and ends. As we open our hearts and minds to submit to God, and the Holy Spirit gains full entrance, the glorious light of God will penetrate every shadow of vanity and human weakness. Then when we seek Him with our whole hearts, He will cover us in His secret place and give us a glimpse of that glory, and where He is leading us. He is the Rock.

See also Revealed Unto Children; To Revive the Broken Hearts; Miry Clay

Related Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18; Hebrews 4:10-16; Jeremiah 32:40-41; Jeremiah 24:6-7; Deuteronomy 32:1-4

Search the Heart

Jeremiah 17:10

I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

The heart and soul of man is a creation of the sovereign LORD of the universe. He alone can fathom all of the thoughts and intents, the very depths of the heart. In turn this is where Christ, through the Holy Spirit, will speak to us. Awareness of His still small voice will ensure that good fruits will prosper in our hearts, in our souls, and in our lives.

See also The Fruit of the Lips: Peace; The Candle of the LORD; The True Tabernacle

Related Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:4-9; Mark 12:29-34; Hebrews 4:12-16; John 16:7-15; Ephesians 5:9-10

Be Made Righteousness In Him

2 Corinthians 5:21

For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.

The sinful nature of Adam was killing you, until Christ came and set you free. He gives you life, and He gives it eternally. His hand is stretched out still. Drop rebellion and take His hand. His righteousness, like brilliant glory, flows from His hand.

See also Christ: The Breastplate of Righteousness; The Faith of Jesus; Working in the Day

Related Scriptures: Isaiah 9:1-12; Habakkuk 3:2-6; Philippians 3:3-15; Hebrews 12:5-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; Romans 6:3-11; Isaiah 66:1-2; Galatians 5:13-26; Ephesians 1:1-23

Given From Heaven

John 3:27

John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from Heaven.

Jesus said of John that he had come in the spirit and power of Elijah. Elijah was sent by the Angel of the LORD. He called down fire from Heaven, knowing he was sent, yet he would say, “If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from Heaven”. Always keep this in mind: if what you are doing is not anointed of God, then you should not be doing it. Any power you receive, and all the fire, comes directly from Heaven. It is intended to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.

See also From the Four Winds; In Him That Is True; Jericho Mindset

Related Scriptures: Matthew 11:7-15; 2 Kings 1:1-18; Acts 1:1-11; Matthew 17:1-13; John 5:1-47

To Build and To Plant

Jeremiah 1:10

See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

Make no mistake thinking that the anointing of God will not have a destructive effect on the world system (kosmos). Anything that is not devoted to glorifying God will topple. The release of the anointing will overthrow wickedness at the root and pave the way for the righteousness of God. Before the anointing of God builds and plants, it will root out and destroy, pull down and throw down, anything and everything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. What remains will manifest His kingdom on earth.

See also The Tower of Salvation; Gleaning Grapes; The Holy Spirit

Related Scriptures: Isaiah 10:27; 1 John 5:1-5; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Hebrews 2:8-15; Luke 11:42-51; Hebrews 9:22-28

Have the Light of Life

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

The Holy Spirit dwelling in our hearts seals believers as God’s possession. Christ in us is the gift of God: we are now in possession of the Light of life. God has detailed expectations of how we should make use of His Light, but His central focus in all of this, what wraps up everything He desires, is the manifestation of His Son in our lives. Christ in us, the hope of glory, will be His glory shining through us.

See also Philip Opened His Mouth; The Coming of the Lord Draws Near; The True Tabernacle

Related Scriptures: Ephesians 1:11-23; Matthew 5:13-20; John 1:1-18; Philippians 3:1-21; Colossians 1:15-29