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1. SPIRITUALLY DISCERNING LIFE AND TIMES – Ron McGatlin
2. NEW ARTICLES ON OPENHEAVEN.COM
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1. SPIRITUALLY DISCERNING LIFE AND TIMES – Ron McGatlin
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SPIRITUALLY DISCERNING LIFE AND TIMES – Ron McGatlin
A great urgency fills the atmosphere of life today in this season of ultimate transformative change of life in this world.
The love, joy and righteousness of Almighty God is redeeming and cleansing the world, transforming it into “as it is in heaven” being demonstrated in physical tangible creation showing forth the glory and majesty of God and heaven to all creation forever. (Matthew 6:10) (Romans 14:17).
The supremacy of God Almighty above and beyond all existence is displayed in His earthly manifestation of mankind and Planet Earth including all that is on it, in it and around it. (Romans 1:20).
Neither mankind or earth is to the glory of itself. They are created for the glory of God. Creation is the power of God showing forth the pure holy love and beauty of His ultimate attributes of all love, power, knowledge, and wisdom.
LIFE FULFILLMENT
Fulfillment of life as sons and daughters of God is found in living fully in the love and glory of God.
Praise and worship of God is the most powerful and needful aspect of life. Speaking or singing to God expressions of our deep desperate love, extreme honor, and our total trust in Him is the most valuable activity in our lives. (Psalm 150).
All of our activities of life will be affected by our worship and praise to God. All of our activities in life become a part of glorifying God when the core of our lives is praising and worshiping God.
Our Spirit-to-Spirit relationship with God grows increasingly deeper and becomes our source of direction, empowerment, and perfected love as God’s perfect will becomes the way of our lives.
All of our life prospers and flows out to others changing the atmosphere of the world around us.
The written word in the Bible becomes alive and greatly meaningful, encouraging and uplifting to us.
Our life in God in Christ Jesus by the Spirit is far more exciting and real than any or all secular natural games and entertainment activities.
SPIRIT WISDOM AND POWER
Wisdom and power from above start with love. God is love. All things from God come from and through love.
Earthly or natural wisdom comes from stored data from experiences and calculations made by the human mind. It can never equal the wisdom of God from above.
The fallen state of the natural mind does not see or hear in the Spirit realm of heaven, and therefore, cannot connect to the far superior wisdom and power of God from heaven. (1 Corinthians 2:14).
However, natural fallen mankind can be connected to and influenced by the darkness of the evil spirit realm without even realizing it. Everything going on in the mind of human beings is influenced by the spirit of man. The spirit of natural man is open to the darkness and blinded to the influence of the wisdom and power of heaven.
When Adam was put out of the Garden of Eden and cut off from the tree of life, unredeemed mankind was separated from intimate relationship with God. (Genesis 3).
All descendants of Adam can be redeemed and restored to the intimate love relationship with God through Christ Jesus. Supernatural wisdom and power from heaven are prepared for those that truly are in love with God. (1 Corinthians 2:9-12) (2 Corinthians 4:3-4).
Empowerment and understanding to fully participate in bringing the kingdom of God on earth is now in this season coming down from heaven into the hearts and lives of His people on earth.
THE NEW JERUSALEM
This is the New Jerusalem ruling city of the kingdom of God coming down from heaven. The kingdom of God is the unchallengable rule of Father God in King Jesus by the Holy Spirit within fully redeemed sons and daughters of God on earth. (Galatians 4:25-26) (Revelation 3:12) (Revelation 21).
Everything needed to fully redeem and restore the world to the kingdom of God’s design is now available to those who truly love Him. Everything on God’s part is fully done and in place. The fullness of the kingdom of God / kingdom of heaven on earth awaits only the people of God receiving and giving their heart agreement with the kingdom of God now on earth.
ENTERING THE SUPERNATURAL GLORY REALM NOW
For way too long the lukewarm church has not known that the potential for the kingdom of God to be established on earth has been provided for us by the finished work of Christ Jesus. And is now in this life providing for us by Christ Jesus in us. (Colossians 1:26-27).
Since the return of Christ Jesus at Pentecost to indwell His people, the reality of the kingdom has been in His people. The enemy would like for us to remain forever focused on the someday bodily return of Christ to establish His kingdom.
In this season an ever-growing army of believers are being awakened by falling in love with God in intimate Spirit to Spirit relationship. In the manifest presence of God with us and within us we truly become alive unto God. Heaven opens to us and our spirits are enlightened with heavenly wisdom and understanding. Misconception and misinterpretations of the written word began to be cleared up and washed away.
The truth of the word of God changes everything into the fresh perspective of truly seeking first the kingdom of God now. The whole Bible begins to fit together bringing great freedom and peace in our hearts and minds. The supernatural life of the kingdom becomes normal reality instead of a somewhat distant or vague hope of a future dream.
The written word comes more alive with real wisdom and understanding for this life now. Spiritual supernatural knowing things that we have not learned or been told gives insight into the depth of the inner workings of people and things in this life. By the Spirit we can know what we have not known in the natural.
Natural discernment and interpretation of the written word of God cannot reveal the truth of God. Spirit things or discerned and understood by Spirit perception and then revealed to our mind by Spirit God within us. (1 Corinthians 2:14).
Our mind is thereby renewed until it is natural for us to know and walk in the living truth of God. The supernatural life of Christ in us is the way, the truth and the life of the kingdom of God reigning on earth. (Romans 12:1-2) (John 14:6).
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33.
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32.
Ron McGatlin
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basileia@earthlink.net
2. NEW ARTICLES ON OPENHEAVEN.COM
“Where Is the Enemy Making Claims?” Sara Whitten
Recently, God has been speaking the word “claim” to me. In true parable-style, I’ve watched God play out this word all around me in life. Here are just a few examples: One day, I was notified of a small sum that was owed to a deceased family member of mine, if I would just claim it. Then, in another instance, a good friend of mine found out that a portion of land which she owned was actually much bigger than she thought. As she got the original survey from the courthouse and walked the land, tears brimmed in her eyes realizing she owned all of it. It had been sitting unused and unclaimed.
“Friendship First – An Urgent Invitation” Mandy Woodhouse
I feel a specific importance upon knowing how much the Father loves His children – a knowing that goes beyond head knowledge and pierces the heart, bringing with it an awakening that flows into every word that is spoken or even prayed. I feel this urgency for myself as much as for anyone else. We desperately need His extravagant love washing over us constantly. We need to learn to ENJOY His love for us, and our love for Him.
3. NEWS HEADLINES
‘Thank You, Jesus’: Winsome Sears Focuses on Faith after Making History as Virginia’s First Black, Female Lieutenant Governor Nov 5, 2021
“…We ran an impossible, improbable campaign. … God was exactly with us, otherwise we would never have made it. And so I want to finish up by thanking You, Jesus. How sweet it is!” -Lt. Gov-elect Winsome Sears Tré Goins-Phillips : Nov 4,…
VA Judge Finds Transgender Teen Guilty of Sexual Assault in Loudoun County High School Girl’s Bathroom Case Nov 3, 2021
A Virginia juvenile court judge ruled Monday a transgender teen was guilty of sexually assaulting a female classmate at Loudoun County high school last May. The National Review reports Chief Judge Pamela L. Brooks of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court…
Conservative, Republican Victories on Election Day Make Important Statement Nov 3, 2021
Huge Republican Victory: Youngkin Wins Governor’s Race as GOP Sweeps VA, Including House of Delegate “In addition to electing Glenn Youngkin, Winsome Sears, and Jason Miyares, voters have given Republicans a majority in the House of Delegates. We have…
Islamist expansion in Sahel threatens Christians Nov 3, 2021
Sahel/West Africa (MNN) — Members from the United Nations Security Council are visiting the Sahel this weekend to push for stability. Violent attacks increased eightfold in the region between 2015 and 2020.By Katey HearthOctober 22, 2021 “It’s being [called …
Kabul hospital attack leaves several dead Nov 3, 2021
Afghanistan (MNN) — Explosions and gunfire erupted at a military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Initial reports indicate at least 15 killed, but those numbers will likely rise. Nehemiah with FMI spoke to partners in the city. “They have seen many dead bodies. We have…