Daily Devotions

Latest

Miracles and Asking “Why?”

KATHY GABLER—Miracles And Asking “Why?” — God does so much; there are so many elements in a miracle. I have been praying for two years, “God, help me to start connecting the dots. I want to see you. I want to learn your ways. Help me to connect the dots.” When I was little I got spankings for asking, “Why?” Many people say, “Oh, don’t ever ask God, ‘Why?’.” I don’t agree with that. If you are asking “Why?” in accusation, then it would just be better to be quiet. But if you are asking “Why?” to learn His ways, I say He will show you His ways.  “He made known His ways unto Moses, His acts unto the children of Israel.” Ps103:7

Time For Harvest

MARTY GABLER—I declare that it is time for harvest in our lives, our churches and in our nation. It is time for harvest of that which has been long awaited–the victories that our Lord has been cultivating in us during times of trial, pressing onward and endurance. We have not faced what we have faced and wrestled with what we have wrestled with and stood through testing for nothing. God has plowed and planted His Word into our lives. He has used people, circumstances and time to work His character into our lives. It will all yield its harvest in this age before the coming of our Lord. All the afore mentioned factors have been growing and maturing in us for a harvest that brings glory to Jehovah in this earth.

God Intends to Align

Melissa Gabler—With one word God intends to align what has been out of line.  With one word He intends to right the wrongs.  With one word he intends to do what He had in mind all along. This word “radical” has become my one word declaration over many situations and people. It’s one word, but it says it all! Right here in the middle of some of the most chaotic days of most of our lives, God says one word — one very loaded and life-changing word.  It might seem like the end of all things, but fear not.  We are about to see the radical that has been happening behind the scenes. We might think we have seen radical happening already. Nope, we are about to see radical for real.  Isaiah 55:11 (His word will accomplish what He pleases) is a truth that we will see manifest in our day.  How so? Radically.  No need in any of us trying to figure out how, for whom, or even when. God’s radical is a steam engine barreling down the track building speed. Let’s just get out of the way. To you and your family I say, “radical!” To the United States of America, one nation under God, I say, “RADICAL!”
(At the SEEC PAK Meeting Nov.7, Melissa will be sharing some insights into present day events. No Fee. Marty is speaking Nov.6 at 7:00pm at Grace Church Willis. There will be opportunities for Q.&A. in both meetings. Click on this link: martygabler.com/pak/ )

Stealth Mode Weapons

KATHY GABLER—Stealth Mode Weapons — Another stealth mode weapon that had long term effect in my life kept me focused on rules instead of relationship until I realized that God is not looking for perfect Christians but sons who will hold firmly to their sonship.  Look at the weapon formed against us as the church with the implication that our salvation is based on perfect behavior.  That misconception, that our salvation pivots on behavior rather than the cross, is a slap in the face of Christ, yet is widely embraced as though it were the gospel.  The cross is the pivot of our salvation.  Righteous behavior is a result of centering on the finished works of Christ.  The inordinate priority of legal and illegal behavior is a weapon, a religious misbelief that God is grading behavior to measure righteousness.  Instead, God is looking for sons who cannot be talked out of their righteousness, sons who will not be manipulated by fear and legalism, sons who will not be robbed by condemnation.  A son does not believe more in his ability to fail than in his relationship with his Father.  That kind of trust will enable mature sons to take the fuse out of any bomb thrown.

Fellowship and Relationship

MARTY GABLER—As the people of God assemble today, may they realize the fellowship and relationship they are part of. May they gain strength from that realization and lean on one another and support one another so that burdens are made lighter. “Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;” (Eph.2:19, KJV)

Left Different Than I Came

MARTY GABLER—It was so good to be with the Body of Christ, in the corporate worship (I heard several people say that they felt like they were being bathed in warm water) and to be challenged and inspired by the excellent messages. I can truly say that I left differently than I came. Monday night, a couple came forward at the end for ministry. At the end of ministering to them, the lady asked if she could pray for me. I gladly responded that I would appreciate it. A heaviness, I did not realize I was bearing for the past year, left. It was as though a great weight lifted from my chest and I have been light-hearted since! Wednesday night, at the end of the meeting, another couple came forward. After I ministered a word to them, they told me they had a word for me. It was verbatim what I had so hoped I would hear at the conference and it brought me so much hope! Blessed be the name of the Lord! Much appreciation to all the FMCI leadership who put in so much time in getting it all together and also to the pastors, staff and great folks of Grace Church Willis.

Invitation to Something Incredible

MELISSA GABLER — It is all starting to make sense why this awakening is so intense.  We have the opportunity to move from a substandard life to a premium life if we will embrace this alarm and not press the snooze button! This moment really is an invitation to something incredible.  This is an invitation to enter into and function from the fear of the Lord for the sake of the Kingdom and for His glory.  I really like the sound of that.  I really want to live that.
(Melissa will be speaking at the SEEC PAK Meeting at Grace Church Willis. Nov.6-7,2026. Click on this link: martygabler.com/pak/ )

Harassment Not Random



KATHY GABLER—While writing this article, I was interrupted by the insurance lady. When I went back to the computer, this article file would not open again!  Finally, after many attempts and maneuvers, it opened. Then, in broad daylight, a roach ran up the slick metal tube leg of my TV tray and on to my computer screen!  You have to know me to fully appreciate the adrenaline implosion and the level of harassment that bodacious devil represented! (At that point I figured I must be on the verge of divulging one of hell’s favorite operations with this threshold interference ploy!) Of course, I had to stop writing to vacuum under everything that could be moved and then exterminate the house to build up enough nerve to go back to the computer.  It was frustrating and the thought actually passed through my mind to put the whole subject down and walk away, but I suddenly realized the timing of this personal-harassment-roach was not a random coincidence! When I could breathe normally and was over my terror, I realized personal harassment and interference are like a double-barrel shot gun.  Interference works on circumstances and harassment works on us.  Both are fighting dirty in an attempt to condition our thinking and attitudes and opinions and conclusions with the ultimate goal of taking advantage of our superpower which is agreement.

No Weapon Formed

MARTY GABLER—There is no weapon in all of hell’s arsenal that is marked “Sure ‘Nuff Christian Killer.” “No weapon forged against you will prevail (Isa.54:17).”  There is no diabolical demon on the lower level of hell behind a great steel and concrete door marked “Big Bad Christian Crusher.” There just simply is no such thing. Indeed he has come to “steal, to kill and to destroy (Jn.10:10)” but he cannot unless we fall for his propaganda and give in to his deception.
(Marty Gabler from his book “Sheep Have Short Legs”.)