1. The Transformational Power of Love

By Ron McGatlin

Perhaps the greatest deception since Eve was tricked into eating the forbidden fruit has taken place in the United States of America and in much of the rest of the world. Once the most powerful nation on earth that stood against tyranny in the world and provided the best opportunity for free and safe life to multitudes has now been deceived into severe degradation. Powerful tools have been employed to destroy the moral fiber of the people and erode the foundation of the nation.

We praise God that all is not lost yet and the foundation, though damaged, remains and can be fully restored by the Spirit of God pouring out upon a people desperately in need of the fullness of God’s love and power.

Modern media and educational systems have greatly enhanced the ability of the perpetrators to plant an entirely different belief system in the minds of the people. Beginning as small children a different new godless mindset has been formed that, in its fully-grown state, is exactly opposite and contrary to the truth and values of God that had made this nation strong.

My personal lifetime happens to have spanned probably the most rapid portion of the decent of this national degradation and at the same time the greatest restoration of the real gospel of the kingdom since the first century. The degradation did not begin in my lifetime but certainly has made its most rapid decent as the vast media developments have become the most powerful tools ever known to change minds and alter behavior in the people of the world. Neither did the restoration of the gospel of the kingdom begin in my lifetime, but it has made in my lifetime the greatest advances since Jesus and His disciples proclaimed it.

The great strengths of the nation are used as the tools of its own destruction. Much like the enemy was able to use our own commercial airplanes to destroy our own Twin Towers buildings. And our own pilot training schools trained the men to pilot the planes. In the same way the enemy is using our people and our own ingenuity as our destroyers. In a nutshell the people have been turned away from the strong influence of God to guide their lives.  

Without the close leadership of God, regrettable bad decisions have led to weakness and vulnerability that opened the way for bad leadership to control the most powerful positions of influence in all areas of the nation. That which was once a nation of strong, virtuous, peace-loving people has become infected with violence, bent on evil aggression, and unable to discern darkness and light. Children are subversively being trained to be godless, unloving, and immoral people steeped in entitlement and violence.

One of the cries of the people of God is, where are the strong leaders to turn our people back to God? Where are the powerful men and women who can make a difference from the family level to the highest governments of the land? There is great need for strong godly heroes to lead and encourage the people who know God to arise, throw off the mindsets pressed upon them by the deceivers, and encourage the people of the land.

Real Change Is on the Way

God is taking His pure and holy people into a season of LOVE that heals and changes wayward deceived people into powerful people of God to bring forth His ways and His kingdom on earth. God is raising up men and women to supernaturally bring forth the presence of God to change the hearts of the people and destroy the false kingdom of darkness from the nations of the world.

There is a great love affair developing between a new breed of kingdom leaders and God who will impart from heaven the pure LOVE of God into their hearts and lives, thus releasing the supernatural POWER of God to encourage and empower the people of the land.

The LOVE of God is the only source of power that can change the hearts of the people and subsequently change the land. The pure holy love of God is fully available to dwell in His people. Christ Jesus dwelling in us by the Holy Spirit is the source of the love and power of God dwelling in us. The love of Jesus in us motivates us and empowers us with all that is needed to change our lives and eventually the entire world. As we are fully connected and walk in the love of God, the powers of heaven are released to destroy evil kingdoms in the world and bring forth the kingdom of God.

Jesus' love motivates us to purity. Our desires are to be, to have, and to do according to His will. No other needs can drive us. He is all we need. His will and ways are always righteous obedience to the Father.

This great mystery of the power of love can transform harlotry to purity. The love of Jesus can change a rebellious, adulterous bride into a faithful, purified bride without spot or blemish. Jesus, by the love relationship, becomes one flesh with His bride and is manifest in her so that His life becomes flesh on the earth. As His presence appears within us and is revealed through us, we become as He is; we are purified and empowered.

Ephesians 5:25-27, 29-32: Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word, that He might present to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.

For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

1 John 4:12b-13, 16, and 19: If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. We love Him because He first loved us.

Paramount Transformational Power

There is no power greater than the power of love. Nothing else can transform the world. No other power or force can overpower love. Nothing can neutralize the inherent power flowing within love. Every work of evil in man can be neutralized by love. Nothing can conquer love, and there is nothing that love cannot conquer.

God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God and God in him. Every aspect of man's life in the world can be transformed by love. Every burdensome weight and stressful oppression of man can be fully relieved by love. In a very practical and real way, the love of God in a person will transform his or her life. The love of God in a large number of people will transform areas of the world. The love of God in all people will transform the entire world. In a real and practical way, the world can be transformed into the kingdom of God.

It is impossible to abide in God and His love and not be a transforming agent in the world.

Mankind is designed to abide in God and His love and God in him. Great emptiness characterizes the lives of people whose inherent need for God’s love is unfulfilled. The neediness in mankind can never be fulfilled without love. The desperate need for more and more of something to fill the emptiness leads to competition, greed, strife, fear, pride, and every negative, stressful, destructive force known to man. The entire world becomes filled with strife. War is everywhere and every person competes against others. All of the problems of the world stem from this basic lack of love in mankind.

Can we see how God's love in man can alleviate all need and stop all strife of the world? No more wars, no more crime, and eventually no more sickness, no more disease.

Some would say, “Yes, but it is not possible for man to love and live this way,” and they would almost be right. Until Jesus came, man had failed to abide with God in His love. Christ Jesus did what others did not do. He lived as one with God in the Holy Spirit.

The GOOD NEWS is that Christ Jesus can now live in people by the Holy Spirit. Thus, the potential now exists for all people to have Christ's life abiding within. Through Christ all can now abide in God and His love.

We can now bring the paramount, transforming power of God's love into practical reality in the world through Christ in us by the Holy Spirit. Christ in His people can destroy the works of the devil.

1 John 3:8: For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

The greatest mystery of the kingdom of God is the transformational power of love.

The world has already been greatly changed by the love of God expressed in the cross of Christ Jesus and His return in the Holy Spirit to indwell His people. No other person in all of our world’s history has had as great a transformational effect as Christ Jesus. No other person can transform the world into the kingdoms of our God.

Now, the LIFE OF JESUS is set to transform every area of life in the world. Through Christ Jesus living in us, the world can be transformed. By LOVE, people filled with Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit, can transform individuals, families, businesses, schools, media, cities, nations, and the world.

Today and in the days ahead, the old world is passing away and a new redeemed world is being created – a world where the kingdom of God has fully come and the will of God is done on earth as it is in heaven.

Luke 11:2: So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Love Never Fails and His Kingdom Never Ends,

Ron McGatlin
archive.openheaven.com
basileia@earthlink.net




2. The Revealer of Mysteries

By Elaine Tavolacci

In the book of Daniel, the Lord allowed King Nebuchadnezzar to besiege Jerusalem. He ordered the court officials to bring in young Israelite men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace. These men were renamed to Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

Daniel purposed in his heart and requested not to be defiled with the portion of the king's delicacies or wine. After ten days Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were healthier and more nourished than the young men who ate the royal food. The Lord also gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. They did not conform to the Babylonian system but walked in integrity with God. Nebuchadnezzar found them ten times better than the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.

Nebuchadnezzar had a dream which troubled him. He summoned his magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to interpret his dream but they were not able to, so he killed them by cutting them into pieces. Daniel discussed this with his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah and urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed along with them. During the night, the Lord revealed this mystery to Daniel in a vision. When he gave King Nebuchadnezzar the interpretation, Nebuchadnezza fell down at Daniels feet and said, "Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries. (Daniel 2:46 -49)

We are living in a time that the Holy Spirit is revealing mysteries to the body of Christ. He is giving us visions and dreams, revealing the interpretation of dreams to us, releasing His secrets to those who He could trust, and exposing the hearts and minds of men. Those who have submitted to the process of transformation and refused to be defiled with the things of the kingdom of darkness will know His voice and discern His ways.

He will open doors of influence to those who are not trying to promote themselves or their ministries, but are serving Him without compromise. To those who have surrendered their lives and have crucified their old nature and ways of thinking, He will reveal His secrets. These mysteries are being imparted to you as you study His Word and seek out the mysteries of the kingdom. You are being cultivated by spending quality time in the secret place of His presence.

There is an open door and Jesus wants to reveal His ways to you. He will give wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to the discerning. As you store up His treasures in your heart, you will soon come into a higher level of understanding the mysteries of the kingdom and you will acknowledge Him as the revealer of mysteries.

Daniel 2: 22

He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Isaiah 45:3

I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by your name

Matthew 13:11

He answered and said to them, "Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
 

Elaine Tavolacci

A Word in Season

www.awordinseason.info

www.TheVoiceOfBreakthrough.com

www.TheVoiceOfProphecy.com

3. What on Earth Is God Doing? – Excerpt

By David Orton

"Through becoming man, living his sinless life, learning obedience through suffering, and finally through his death, resurrection and ascension to the Father, the kingdom has come definitively to this planet. With God becoming man, a permanent shift of cosmic proportions has occurred (Rom 5:12-20; 8:18-22). Restored to the image of God, man has been reinstated to the government of the universe (Ps 8:4-6; Gen 1:26; Heb 2:5-8; 1 Cor 6:2-3; 15:27; Rom 8:17-21), and the new creation has begun (2 Cor 5:17; Gal 6:15; Isa 65:17; 66:22; Rev 21:1-5).

Consequently, we do not look to the second coming – nor to a future kingdom age – to achieve what God has already accomplished in the first coming. The kingdom of God came definitively in Christ when he rose from the grave as the first fruits of all those who believe (1 Cor 15:20-23; Col 1:18). Ascending, as the son of man (Dan 7:13-14; Mat 12:40; 16:28; 17:9; 19:28; 25:31-33; 26:24; Rev 1:13; 14:14), to the right hand of the Father he now rules the universe. From this position, he pours forth the promised Holy Spirit, imparting his perfected humanity (2 Pet 1:3-4; Heb 2:10-11; 5:8-9; Rom 8:1-4; Col 1:1-5) and sonship (Rom 8:15-16; Gal 4:6) to his body, and progressively extending his rule through it (Eph 3:10; 1:18-23; Mat 28:18-20; Isa 9:7; Pro 4:18; Eph 4:13), until all his enemies are subdued under his feet.

Christ is, therefore, in heaven seated at the right hand of the Father until every enemy is defeated (Acts 3:21; Ps 110). He will not return until this occurs. Every pretender to the throne, every idol, and false ideology — every rebellious human system will fall before Jesus returns. God is shaking the heavens and the earth until only the unshakeable remains — the everlasting kingdom of God (Heb 12:25-27; Dan 2:44; 7:13-14). And when he does return only one enemy will remain — the last enemy, death; and this will be conquered through the final resurrection (1 Ths 4:13-18; 1 Cor 15:20-26). The gospel of the kingdom of God is the good news that the universe is now being renovated — that the creator-redeemer God has invaded time and history, exorcising every demonic force, infusing the world with his glorious presence."

Excerpt from "What On Earth Is God Doing?"

David Orton
www.lifemessenger.org/




4. News Headlines


Fresh Tremors Leave Nepal Reeling; 4,500 and More Dead and Close to 7,000 Injured - 4/26/2015
A desperate search for survivors trapped under tons of debris across the Katmandu valley halted, along with relief operations, for a few hours on Sunday, after a 6.9 magnitude aftershock convulsed the region. Crowds of people could be seen lying on grounds outside buildings of the shattered capital, several with intravenous drips, and panic written all over their faces.


Thousands dead in Nepal - please respond now - 4/25/2015
Nepal was struck by a massive 7.8 earthquake today, and significant aftershocks are continuing. Buildings have been toppled and the quake has also triggered avalanches in the Himalayas. The death toll is expected to be in the thousands as search and rescue teams continue to work. Please send help now.


More and more Jews finding Jesus in Israel By Michael Ashcraft and Mark Ellis - 4/28/2015
The First Wave of Jews coming to Jesus hit in the 1970s in America. The Second Wave were Russian Jews in the 1990s. And now – in what some observers call a Third Wave – Jews in Israel are coming to faith in increasing numbers. “I have never seen the breakthrough like we’re seeing now. “We’re seeing a steady stream of Israelis who are coming to Jesus from all walks of life.


Italian Church Responds to Migrant Crisis in the Mediterranean - 4/28/2015
Thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East are embarking on deadly journeys on a weekly basis from the coasts of Libya and Tunisia hoping to reach the European continent in search of a safer and better future. Most of these people are fleeing places like Syria, Eritrea, Somalia, Afghanistan and other regions where they're facing religious and ethnic persecution...


Islamic State Warns Those Who Refuse Islam Will Die like Ethiopians in Libya - 4/25/2015
In a video showing the cruel execution of 28 Ethiopian Christians, the militant Sunni terrorist group Islamic State (IS) says persecution of Christians is fundamental to Islam. the video warns that if Christians refuse Islam, they also will be slain. IS gives Christians three options - convert to Islam, submit to the rule of Islam and pay the Jizya (tribute) or be killed.


Newest ISIS franchise: Boko Haram - 4/28/2015
Nigeria’s Boko Haram has entered a franchise. They now call themselves the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP). Last month, ISIS accepted a pledge of allegiance from Boko Haram leader, giving the group its first foothold in sub-Saharan Africa in its efforts to create a global caliphate. “These two groups–Boko Haram and the Islamic State believe the same things.


Ex-Muslim Warns of Radical Islam in Idaho - 4/28/2015
Concerns over radical Islam are emerging in Idaho. This week, a former Muslim turned Christian pastor warned a crowd at a Republican event about the threat of Muslims moving into the state. Muslims who support Sharia law and aim to kill anyone who doesn't agree with their interpretation of Islam are moving to the United States, and to Idaho. "I have witnessed....


Global Support for USA Prayer and Repentance - 4/28/2015
With key support from prayer teams in Australia and other nations, many Christians in America will take time Thursday, April 30, 2015 to be with the Lord in their prayer closets and churches to observe a vitally important National Day of Repentance. Key support has come from Australia's National Prayer Team who are calling many nations to stand with Believers in the USA.


It's Not Just Iran: China Warns of N. Korea Threat - 4/28/2015
As world powers focus on trying to curb Iran's nuclear pursuits, there's new evidence that North Korea is building nuclear bombs at an alarming rate. The nation may have as many as 20 nuclear warheads and that number could climb to 50 or 100 in the next five years. Chinese is warning that North Korea's ability to produce weapons-grade uranium could double by next year.


Distribution center to open in Kenya - 4/28/2015
Do you think somebody right out of college could impact a whole nation with the Gospel? They don’t have enough experience yet, right? They have too much to learn to make that kind of an impact. That’s not the case in this story. A recent graduate is gearing up to establish a distribution center in his home country.



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