Now is the Time to Seek Him

 
                         

For God speaks once, yea, twice, but man perceives it not. [Job 33:14]

El Shaddai, Yahweh of Israel, the one true, living God is moving across the lands. Exalt Jesus, not man, not any person. The message of Jesus is clear – SEEK ME…pray. Some are called to fast…pray.

                          

If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Now My eyes shall be open, and My ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. For now I have chosen and sanctified [consecrated] this house, that My name may be there forever: and My eyes and My heart shall be there perpetually [for all time]. [2Chron 7:14-15] (Emphasis mine-BP)

Seek! Repent where it is needed, forgive and be forgiven. Great is His love...so great that Jesus willingly offered up His precious life to pay the price for sinners, so that all of us can be reconciled back to our Holy Father.

There is no other way for this to happen except through the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

There it is again in these scriptures. How many times over the years have the saints been drawn to pay attention to these scriptures? There it is there… the Shepherd’s persistent call. Seek Me. And what do we do when we find the Lord? (He is omnipresent, everywhere…we do not have far to search). Then, we simply abide…wait in His presence.

Having created this site and dedicating it to the King, Saviour and Lord Jesus (Yeshua), I have urged the brethren, my brothers and sisters in the Christ Jesus to seek Him, press in, abide in Him and He in you.

Cling to the Prince of Peace, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, like healthy grapes to a strong vine.. As the earth groans for the return of its Creator, and as all of creation travails, longing desperately for the King to return with justice and justice, bringing all evil to an end, we press in. 

The bloodstained banner flying over the Messiah says it all very clearly: V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!

Yes, we press in, and seek more of His presence...and WAIT! Speak, O Lord, or not...whatever You so choose. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven - the hearts of Your faithful people ache to be with You. 

We love you because You first loved us. [1Jn4:19]

Agape love, that is what You offer - pure and holy. We respond back with love, having our hearts stirred and melted by the goodness and richness of its purity.

The Lord is good to them that wait for Him, to the soul that seek Him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. [Lam4:25-26] (Emphasis mine-BP)

These days evil mocks good as it exalts itself. The occultists practice witchcraft openly, wreaking havoc upon mankind, the earth and all of creation. With a mocking laugh, the corrupter and deceiver, Satan asks, "Where is your God now?"

Satan's pride has blinded him so that he cannot see the victory flag flying. The blood of the Lamb defeated him upon the cross long ago. Despite the resurrection of the Saviour, Satan/Lucifer still believes he will rule the earth - he has deceived himself, as well as all who follow him.

The martyred souls under the altar
[Rev 6:9]
Slain for the Word of God and their testimony

The cries of the aborted children, and the martyred souls cry out, "How long, O Lord? For our word and for our testimony, we were killed. Our blood cries out from the earth just as Abel's. How much longer, O Lord, before You avenge us and put an end to evil?"

And El Shaddai, God Almighty, comforts His faithful ones, telling them to rest for a little season...rest just a little longer.

And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, do You not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

And white robes were give to every one of them; and it was said to them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also, and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. [Rev 5:10-11]

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can you, except you abide in Me. [Jn 15:4]

Sprinkled throughout the past two decades (since May 2008 when I first blogged on this site), the Lord has called out to people to ‘seek’ Him, to come closer [abide, cleave], to pray, to ask (make your requests known). [Phil 4:6]

However, for the past two months (give or take), it has been so consistent that I myself have made a more concerted effort to diligently obey [Heb 11:6] - - a more focused, more disciplined effort. It is a gentle nudging of the Lord that strongly suggests that prompt attention is needed. Sometimes, I pondered whether it was a time-sensitive matter.

The urgency, the intensity (strong, forceful); Jesus has been adamant and consistent. I have shared the message to all who may listen on the physical side (in person, on phone), but not so much digitally, as I have been greatly hindered, to which the absence of posts attest to.

Yet as determined as I am to start every day immediately with the Lord, there are days that I simply cannot due to appointments, or sometimes just that I rise up and go about the day. When I reflect upon the written Word of God, what I see are godly people that also had full lives they were living, whether kings, priests, shepherds, commoners, or slaves; everyone went about their business.

There are those who might say it is only those with a ‘religious spirit’ who would want to discipline themselves to start every day with the Lord. I could scream for all the times I’ve heard, “God sees the heart”. Yes, He sure does!

My days have started both ways. There have been days when I get up and rush to go about my business for the day, and many times, there just never seems to be enough hours in the day, or else things get backlogged (on hold, wrong numbers), interruptions, hindrances and distractions galore.

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Normal life is full of interruptions, hindrances and distractions.  That has been since time began; it’s normal, a given. However, there are times that it is NOT the norm. If it can go wrong. It does not take a rocket scientist to discern times that an unusual and overwhelming onslaught of such things are orchestrated and carried out by the dark side.

Satan is on a mission to wear down the saints of God. Daniel the prophet forewarned God’s people that it would be so in the latter times, that the “little horn” [lawless one] would oppress Yahweh’s people (holy saints/Christians).

And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. [Dan 7:25] KJV

What we are experiencing now is nothing compared to what will be. That is speculation on my part, but the lawless one has not yet been revealed, yet we know he will be known when the restrainer (the precious and Holy Spirit) is taken away.

Our strength comes from the Lord Jesus (Yeshua). Yet realistically speaking, if all be true, even though our strength is from our glorious King, every one of us still go through times of great weariness. I truly believe we are very close to the great Tribulation happening, which is why the Lord has been calling His people to seek Him and pray. Ask, seek, knock’ [Lk 11:9]

Evil has increased exponentially globally. I do not even recognize this world anymore. Off and on for the past couple of months, I kept coming across scriptures that said “seek”. I sent a screenshot of one scripture to a close friend and sister in Christ

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I have several Bibles; however, I randomly chose an old, small one that I rarely use anymore: a pocket Bible. I opened it to a place that shows it was last read in 2018, almost eight years ago. I often date scriptures to bring back to remembrance what was going on in life during the time of the reading. The Word of God is alive and speaks to us to this very day.

Clearly, the Lord has consistently been nudging His people about seeking Him. Let all repent in any area where needed. Let us seek Him with trust and faith as a child, receiving His love and forgiveness. His patience is beyond measure but let us never take advantage, or take it for granted.

Jesus has also been highlighting healing these past couple of months.

Seek the Lord, all you meek of the earth, who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of the Lord’s anger. [Zeph 2:3]

Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth. [Jer 33:6]

Message Begins

How heavy is your heart, My child, for the battles have been hard and the [spiritual] war long. Hold fast to Me for a while longer, and you shall see the victory. The time of sealing, the test of endurance belongs to the remnant who are Mine and shall endure to the end, coming through victoriously, having been well-trained by previous tests and tribulations, having been purged and purified, in the fires and through the waters.

Yea, hold fast to Me, for I AM your refuge and your strong tower. Yea, the cross is heavy when it is first being carried, and excruciatingly hard to the flesh to stay upon, dying to self and all that is in the world.

Yet only after death can My resurrection power go forth to raise you up to a place where the enemy cannot touch you. Healing and restoration are in My hand. Look up, look up, for your redemption draws nigh. Chaos and destruction are coming upon mankind and the world, yet I AM the one who shall create the new when all is said and done. 

Keep on your armor; pray without ceasing, abide in Me and do that which I ask of you to do.

[End message]

(*Note - Obedience is the word that came to mind as I wrote this, as well as (like King David) keeping a repentant heart.  [<-- crucial BP) If we seek Him (long to be with Him), we are being obedient to His call. We are in serious times. He wants us aware but unafraid. That will not be easy when some of the reports come in, yet we must remember, God has us.

He was with all His apostles, and with Stephen, Abraham, Joseph, Joshua, Esther, Moses, Daniel, John the Baptist. I could name every person in the Bible who loved God: it is a known fact that He was with them. He is omnipresent - everywhere! It is worth repeating because it pertains to those of us who love Jesus today. No matter which way it turns out (we all have an appointed time), the Creator was with each one then, and He is with each one of us today. He is God!

All were aware of Christ being with them. Stephen's last words:

(NOTE*: I interrupt here because apparently I posted this and neglected to include Stephen's words. Many thanks [DL-to a close friend for the heads up]- That is an example of what interruptions will do. Two of my adult children and I share a home at the moment - things happen. Understanding appreciated, and an air hug to my sweet sis in Christ and 'pesky' friend ;) - BP)

 Stephen called upon Yahweh first, asking Him to receive his spirit. But then, this happened:

And he knelt down and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. [Acts 7:59-60]

Forgiveness - that was KEY. It was important to Stephen that the men responsible for his death would be forgiven. He echoed the words of his Messiah.

Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.[Lk 23:34]

Forgiveness - it was KEY with Jesus/Yeshua also. This fulfills the two commandments upon which all of them hang.

Love the Lord our God with all your heart, soul, mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, You shall love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. [Mat22:37-40]

Great blessing is about to fall upon My obedient children; but great judgment also is falling upon all nations and all peoples of the earth. Yes, and the wrath of the devil, the prince of this world is coming, but he has nothing on Me.

[Note*: (What I understood) Some people can get carried away when they see the word ‘great’. My cautionary reminder is to always remember this world is not our home.

A “great blessing” can be a restored relationship that someone has prayed about for decades, perhaps even the now-answered prayer of salvation for someone in their family, someone who did not live to see the answer to their prayer come to fruition, but a great reconciliation came through the hands of the Sovereign God. The prosperity preachers would have people think a "great blessing" would be money - or (with some charismatics) a new Learjet. 

Another great blessing could be a long-awaited healing of the "impossible", or a much-needed job. For others, it could be a pregnancy that they have fervently prayed about or acceptance to a certain university or college. Think upon these things. BP End note] Answers to these prayers are great blessings!

 Do not fear Satan, despite all the evil you see unleashed upon the earth. Yes, it is intensifying and shall continue. My will shall be accomplished.

So shall My Word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing where I sent it. [Is 55:11]                                  

Satan's wrath has been loosed for a time, yea, but he knows that his time is short. [Rev 12:12] 

Look to Me and abide, for I AM your strength, your wisdom, your discernment; your all in all.  obedience, My peace I give you, not as the world gives, but the peace I give passes all understanding. [Phil 4:7] 

Let not your heart be troubled [Jn 14:1]; neither be afraid.

 [End Message]

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. [Mat 28:20]

for His glory alone

Bonita                  dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

Lord, give us the strength to be faithful witnesses, so that You are rightfully glorified, magnificent and true living God. the King has triumphed! Amen

War in Air-Witchcraft in Fog-I Beckon You

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed
on Him, "If you continue in My Word, then are
you My disciples indeed; And you shall know
the truth, and the truth
shall make you free. [Jn 8:31-32]

[Note:* Updated Dec 14, 2025: Added more info about pastor Zac Poonen, a man I already respect. My memory was jolted watching a video recently. I also recalled a few videos of his that I watched in the long-ago past. I do remember his sincerity (and the way he shot straight from the hip). 

I recall him as a likeable and good teacher. However, not being committed (let alone surrendered to Jesus/Yeshua), I was easily distracted by other things and different teachers (some being false or worse), yet it also included being distracted from other true ones anointed by God as well].

The part about 'respect' will explain itself as I present the means by which this humble man has always lovingly supported himself and his beloved family, and what he is satisfied to take as work and wages. More of his personal info (wife and family) is added.

I also updated info that was outdated. This preacher sticks to the true gospel of Jesus Christ [Yeshua Mashiach]. Zac Poonen acts without exploit or coercion. You will not witness deception, manipulation of the gospel or scriptures taken out of context. 

You will not hear false prophecies such as those heard by the certain false prophets within NAR,  the prosperity gospel, the New Age and New Thought movements. Nor does not pastor Zac compromise or manipulate scripture for the sake of financial self-gain or popularity, such as the prosperity preachers and the teachers, and false prophets of NAR. 

Instead, if you watch videos of his sermons, or interviews, and Bible studies, or read articles anywhere from mere days or to decades apart, all throughout you will see actions (and hear testimonies), or read words that consistently exalts Christ Jesus (focus is on Him throughout), and reflects integrity and love. You will hear truth and notice his respect for family, friends, congregation, neighbours, and strangers. (End of update) - BP]                        

Salvation paid for with Christ's blood.
Died, was buried, and resurrected.
He is soon returning! Day and hour not known
- Jesus told people what signs to look for...
[1Cor15:3-4;Mat 24:27,30,36]

There is no rush anymore on my part to try and keep up with others. I used to put unnecessary pressure upon myself with the time it took separating fact from fiction, with research, and with organizing material because when it took too long, the thought was that I was letting the Lord and people down by not keeping up in this digital age. That is why I say, 'unnecessary' pressure.

Also, mainstream media [MSM] not always, but quite often, misleadingly dubs LIES as 'misinformation' and  'disinformation', in order to hide truth, (therefore, separating lies from truth), while at the same time mixing it in with actual 'dis' and 'mis' information. BULL-oney baffles brains!

I temporarily accepted the lie that I had to keep up, or risk disappointing the Lord (and readers). The adversary (Satan) often speaks in the first person, meaning he injects thoughts or sentences into our mind that we are absolutely positive that they are our own thoughts, but it is trickery. The devil is the instigator, whose agenda is to take our minds off of Christ. 

Yes, deception can be that subtle. When we believe anything, even if it is only for a short time, then we were temporarily deceived. No one likes to admit that they fell for something that was not true. Pride is subtle also.

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. [2Cor 10:5]

Thank Jesus for sending the Holy Spirit. It is Him and His leading who I can thank  for getting me back on track. He is worthy of full credit and acknowledgement. How many times over these past almost two decades on this blog (17 years - 2008) have I encouraged brethren that our work together is not a competition, it is team effort? We need each other, and we all need Jesus Christ.

It is working together harmoniously to achieve a goal (namely, to further the kingdom of God) with Jesus/Yeshua's help via the Holy Spirit. In truth, I just came through a bit of a spiritual slump, but praise God with a thankful heart, for good and true friends (who also happen to be brethren). It is worth being held accountable. It really a good thing!

Friends who not only pray, but also take time out of a busy, sometimes hectic schedule to send an encouraging email, with choice scriptures, are a gift from God and a treasure to protect. I love the Word of God.

No matter how many times we may read through the Bible, it is so rich that the right scripture at the right time [when our spirit needs uplifting and strengthening the most], the Word is so perfect in accomplishing its purpose that it truly is the wisdom and foresight of El Shaddai alone.

So shall My Word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. [Is 55:11]

(Just like the timing of God), when coming out of that slump, an email was received with a link that led to a video with a solid teaching of Pastor Zac Poonen. I fully intend to listen to more of his lessons and sermons. I remember now that years ago (perhaps 20?), a friend at that time had sent me a link to a video that first introduced me to Zac Poonen, which, back then, I found most uplifting. 

I did not follow up with brother Zac at that time (and I am convinced he is a brother-in-Christ), as I was not well-settled in the Lord back then. I have believed in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit the majority of my life. 

However, I am now wholly surrendered, and being fully surrendered really makes a big difference. I have moments, naturally, where I have to beat that old flesh back down into submission; we are to daily nail it to the spiritual cross. 

The difference is because the fruit that comes [in time] with full surrender is [spiritual] maturity, increased discernment (which comes from familiarity with the Word, as well as our experiences), but also wisdom that is learned through trials and tribulations. 

If we were church hurt by abusive leaders, or suffered consequences due to false doctrines, we gain a stronger and deeper appreciation of good, solid teachers. 

Wisdom and the Holy Spirit help us to give up our 'independence' and lean wholly on the Lord like healthy grapes that cling to a healthy branch/vine (Jesus is the Vine). More exposure to wolves in sheep's clothing, false teachers, false prophets, and hypocritical Christians (like hard taskmasters, like the Pharisees), help and train us as well as teach us secure that appreciation. 

When our heart is intent on seeking truth (always starting with Jesus because He IS truth), I believe the Lord protects and guides us by His precious and Holy Spirit. Time is running short, and good teachers have been hard to find. All of us have watched with heavy hearts as the revealing of sin in the churches has been uncovered. Yet it is a good thing; the Lord is cleaning house. 

For the time is come that judgment begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? [1Pet4:17]

I don't think most of us realized the depth of hypocrisy and deception that had crept into the church through false brethren, demons, and other infiltrators until the Lord began revealing that which has been hidden, just as He promised.

Zac and Annie Poonen
1968 wedding

Zac is 86 years old, formerly an Indian Naval Officer. He lives in Bangalore, India with his wife of 56 [almost 57] years. According to a quick search, he has been a Christian for 56 years. [Correction: almost 60 years; converted in 1966] 

Zac Poonen and his beloved wife Annie are the parents of four sons, who are now adults with families of their own. Their sons are: Sanjay, Santosh, Sandeep, and Sunil. They are all born-again, Holy Spirit-filled Christians, and so are their wives.

The children and grandchildren are all believers as well. they all follow in the footsteps of Zac and Annie and attend the Christian Fellowship Church. How wonderful when the faith continues on throughout the family down the generations. Glory be to God!

He is apostle over New Covenant Christian Fellowship. Before anyone judges him on 'apostleship', he is not pretending to be as the original twelve who walked with Jesus/Yeshua the Messiah. Nor is he in the role described by prosperity teaching or NAR.

The original twelve (12) that Yeshua chose were presentative of the 12 tribes of Israel, but they were also appointed to train, to be witnesses for Jesus' ministry, and to go out [into all the world] to preach the good news (the gospel of Jesus Christ). They were to deliver possessed and oppressed people from demons, heal the sick, and for salvation (to bring them into the kingdom of God through faith in Jesus the Christ/Yeshua the Messiah).

Zac Poonen (from his biography) began serving the Lord (as stated, nearly 60 years ago), after he finished serving as an Indian Naval Officer. He is responsible for numerous churches globally. He is the preacher, as well as one of the elders [from a plurality] at the New Covenant Christian Fellowship in Bangalore. 

He has written several articles extensively, and is also the author of 25 books, all of which are written not only in Indian, but  also in English and other foreign languages. 

He has not received royalties from any of his books that are published by Christian Fellowship Centre. All of Zac Poonen's materials [sermons and interviews] are available freely on YouTube and at https://cfcindia.com .ALL of his written work is available not only at the website (link) but at other various outlets, all of which is distributed at no charge.

Brother Poonen is a tentmaker by trade [just like the apostle Paul] He takes no salary for his services. As an elder Zac accepts no remuneration whatsoever for his work, and neither do any of the other elders at the church. 

And because he [Aquila] was of the same craft, he abode with them, and worked: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. [Acts 18:3]

This is what I was referring to when I said Zac has my utmost respect. I marvel at the fact that he takes no money for ministering as a preacher, and takes no royalties from his books, when countless others are monetizing everything they do online these days. What Zac Poonen does is a rarity.

I am very grateful to the Holy Spirit who promises to set us on the path that leads us to solid teachers, who glorify Jesus/Yeshua, and exalt El Shaddai (Adonai) on high. At the same time, He will lead us to the place where we will discern, and learn to discern, the false ones. 

We know the Lord will give those who have gone astray an opportunity to repent and turn back to Him. He keeps a watchful eye. He knows the heart. People can deceive others; and sadly, sometimes we can deceive ourselves, but that is usually if we are trying to burn both ends of a candle (compromise). 

We may fool others, but we cannot fool God! Let me be perfectly clear here. I most certainly would never put anyone on a pedestal and cause them to undergo the undeserved humiliation of being some kind of idol. 

Idolatry will end up hurting the one who is guilty of that sin. I know firsthand the folly of idolatry, and why it is considered not only a sin, but an abomination. It robs the idolater of all dignity that is ruinous, but it corrupts one spiritually. 

Nearly 43 years ago, I was guilty of the sin of idolatry with the father of my children. We did eventually get married, but the Lord had put it clearly upon my heart that I was not to marry him.

Rebellion was the result of disobedience, but there was a heavy cost...a heavy cost. I did repent eventually, but not before much damage was done. Thanks to Jesus, He delivered, saved and forgave me.

First Nugget

God's Word is a real treasure
purified gold

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace. [Rom 6:14]

Brother Poonen said it took him 56 years of struggling as a Christian before he discovered a simple secret. And that's just it. If we can just allow ourselves to be taught by others, instead of thinking we have to have all the answers, this walk can be so much easier. Pride can be so subtle.

Zac said that for most of his Christian walk he carried a heavy burden. To cut to the quick and to put it simply, he read the above scripture as a command rather than a promise.

Here is the difference, as he explained it. [I hope I can do it justice; he explained it so eloquently] Brother Poonen said that most often we tend to depend more upon our flesh more than on the Holy Spirit. 

Sin "should not be" master over you - is how most of us read the above scripture. Zac admitted that that is how he himself read it all those times, for all those years. It was a verse Zac struggled with because "should not be master" caused him to put it in the perspective of a "command". 

Bro Zac continues: "But when we read it as "sin shall not be" master over you - it is a promise - a promise of God!"  "Do you see the difference?" he asked. Lightbulbs turned on in my head too, but for a different reason. I will explain shortly. 

When the scripture [Rom 6:14] is read as a 'command', it is a heavy burden one must carry. It is something that we, as a person, have to do. That was the point that Bro Poonen was emphasizing.

However, when we receive it as a promise, it is something that God says HE will do for us. It is saying that God is not abandoning His sheep to any hardship the scripture (or the devil) may put on us through misunderstanding. He removes the burden. Grace, it is the grace of God when it goes from a command to a promise.

Now I will explain. (This is part of the update added to this article because I did not think of it originally, but I thought it should be included.) It was understood how Zac Poonen's interpreted the verse, and the lesson he gleaned from it through the power of the Holy Spirit.

It was then that his sharing the scripture with others struck me as wisdom and motivated me to further share his keen insight here, in case someone else was struck with the same problem, which can very likely happen indeed.

We are not under the LAW; we are under grace. Zac says the meaning of 'law' means that we are going to try and overcome sin by our own struggle...a never-ending, wearisome struggle (heavy laden).

Heads up? Oh no, umm, I am just
hanging out...

A heavy burden lifted in the light of differentiating between a 'command' and a 'promise'; the law versus grace. Jesus did indeed set us free, on so many levels. Praise be to God!

Whether it is in the translation, I do not know because the KJV (King James Version) Bible is written in old English, which may be the reason it caused Brother Poonen to understand the scripture as he did. I personally did not struggle with the verse that way, but that is likely because English is my first language.

If others struggle, then his explanation would be wonderfully helpful. For that reason, I chose to publish it here. even if it can set even one soul free, then, mission accomplished, all to the glory of God, and thanks to Zac Poonen.

Come unto Me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [Mat 11:28]

Just as Jesus/Yeshua promised. He gives us rest. One thing we gained in the Garden of Eden (along with a fallen nature) is our "independence". We can do it, we say!

We do not need someone else when we can manage something just fine on our own. Right? Or can we? If God pulls the rug out from under us (pulls the carpet of pride we float around on, high above everything else like some kind of a magic carpet, over the heads of people below us...oh, oh!) 

Pull that rug out from under us and see how independent we are. lol (I jest, but it is not always funny  which I can attest to that as well.)

But we are under GRACE; then 'grace' is going to help us overcome sin. That does not mean we compromise or slip in and out of sin at will (greasy grace). God forbid! 

He says, so if you are weary and heavy laden (sick and tired of being defeated and wondering why), the Lord invites us to come to Him. This teacher, Zac Poonen explains it splendidly. Hopefully that helps someone else if they are struggling the way it helped him.

The pastor stated that he had discovered throughout the years that there are only a certain category of people who really enter into the Spirit-filled life of overcoming. And not only overcoming, but empowerment for service. He insisted that it is open to everyone, to all of us, but not everyone enters in.

He said most Christians never enter into it, even before they die, which saddened him. It is an hour long video, which I have not watched in full. Nevertheless, if you would like to hear him explain how to lessen this struggle, he speaks far more eloquently than I do. The lesson is contained within the first 10-15 minutes if you would like to check it out. Under Grace Zac Poonen (struggled for 56 years, then discovered a secret) 

Be a Zero 

One other quick nugget, from the same teacher (Zac Poonen). It has to do with being nothing. Sounds depressing, hey? lol 

He made a list of things important to people, things high up in life to them. They are: 

wealth,[0] beauty,[0] position,[0] personality,[0] education,[0] sports,[0] intellect[0] 

Whatever you strive for, whatever is important to you, people put great value on those things, some material, and other things being what they are strong in. Many believe they are the most qualified and desire to lead.

This going to be the Reader's Digest [condensed] version.

Bro Zac said, "No! We need to become zeros."

He reminds us that a zero is nothing. It is absolutely of no value. No matter how many you put together, no matter how strong it looks when they are all huddled together, a whole group of zeroes is still that - zero.

They are of no value or worth UNLESS something GREATER than a zero is put in front of it. Only when something greater is placed BEFORE the zero, or comes FIRST, only then does the zero have value. 

Therefore we have to become zeroes, and something GREATER than us has to come FIRST. Jesus has to be first. The whole bunch of us zeroes becomes something of exponential value and worth when Jesus is placed BEFORE us!

When we become zeros, and put Christ Jesus (Messiah Yeshua) first, then we have value; our worth increases. Without Him, we can do nothing [nothing of eternal worth and value]. With Him, we are valuable, refined as silver is refined, and purified as gold is purified.

I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in Me, and I in Him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without Me, you can do nothing. [Jn 15:5]

I thought that was another nugget of gold from brother Zac Poonen and wanted to share it with people.

I Beckon You

 This word was posted back in 2022. I am led to post it now.                      

I pray it blesses you.

I beckon you – I am calling, come deeper. I am doing a good work in you; for I am the Potter. My vessels of honour are being prepared, as all things align to My will. Those who heed My call are the ones who will do My will. Great shall be the reward. Selah

The season of consequences has ended; it has been served in full. The hour of silent suffering comes to an end. All these years I have encouraged you by reminding you that one day is as a thousand years to Me, and that My timing is not as yours.

Now the appointed time arrives. Yet as little children, My people are impatient. Let all unfold decently and in order, for all My promises are true. Come deeper and stay in the presence of My glory for a while, and the peace and power to wait will be your portion, as I give it freely to those who trust and wait upon Me.

Come to Me and I will answer you in ways that you would not expect, but will know it is from Me.

Behold you among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which you will not believe, though it be told you. [Hab 1:5] NKJV

https://crossinthewilderness.blogspot.com/2022/12/deep-calls-unto-deep.html

And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah Jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. [Gen 22:14]

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it, Jehovah Nissi: For he said, Because the LORD has sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.  [Ex 17:15,16]

Immanuel – Emmanuel

Isaiah 9 (garments rolled in blood – [vs 6] unto a child is born, Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

My people, trouble comes from within the country, controlled by the 'greater' outside the nation. The harlotry and witchcraft of those who hide in darkness, who hide in secret, has not gone unnoticed by Me

for His glory alone

Bonita                       dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com