Daily Devotions

Archive for August, 2014

No Reason To Live A Lesser Version

people pointing upAs the people of God assemble today, may they realize there
is no reason for us to live a lesser version of what God
intended us to be. Let each of us provoke others to be
what they were born to be.

“….keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last
forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has
great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans
they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for
good. He gets the last word; yes, he does.” (1Pe.5:9b-11, Msg)


Exercise Without Pain

exercising

 

May you exercise without the pain of infirmities. May weaknesses
and restrictions be removed as you move and have your being in
Him. May you make progress beyond what the demographics for
your age suggest. 

“For in Him we live, and move, and have our being. . .” (Acts 17:28)


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Evidence Of What We Are Connected To

connected

 

There must be a connection to something beyond the “elemental things.”  Paul’s deep concern over the “elemental things” of Gal.4:3 is about the things of this present age which so occupy our minds and distract us from Father’s true character and purpose for His Kingdom. Those elemental things represent institutions, traditions and mindsets. “They are the elementary symbols of the law unable to justify” (Fausset). We easily connect to and identify with those things and then they get a hold on us which obligates us to their legalisms which we end up serving. If we speak, act and live like everyone else in this age we will get no different results than they get. What we do and the way we go about it; what we say and the results we get are evidence of what and who we have connected to.

(This is the sixth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.) Scroll down to read more…..


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 4

In This Issue:

p. 3 – Mobilizing The Remnant—-Jim Hodges
p. 7 – Clear The Air—-Kathy Gabler
p. 10 – Call To Remembrance—-Larry Burden
p. 13 – Divided Man—-Simon Purvis
p. 16 – Baptism Of The Holy Spirit—-Lynn Burling                   CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine
p. 20 – The Power Of Agreement—-LaDell Wilson
p. 24 – Discovery—-Don Pope
p. 26 – Three Keys To The Fulfillment 
        Of Your Prophecy—-Marty Gabler


Students Caring For One Another

students n buddies

 

May incidences of bullying and violence be at an all-time low
in this coming school year. May the need for campus security
police be at an all-time low. May there be great increase of
students respecting teachers and respecting fellow students
and caring for one another’s well-being.


Higher Than Religion

pruning vineJesus wanted to get His disciples connected to a higher source than the religion they had been stooped in. The legalism they had practiced could identify adherents but couldn’t produce fruit that witnessed to who the Father really is. The legalism was a witness to their personal determination but not to the character of the Father. The only thing their legalism communicated was that they were connected to a religion and its rules. Jn 15:8  “This is how my Father shows who he is–when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples.” (MSG) They had to be pruned back by the word of Jesus just so that they would be ready to bear good fruit (15:2). 

(This is the fifth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Lord Keep Our Children And Teachers

School childrenMay the Lord God move by the power of His Word and His Spirit in schools across America in this school year. May He surround our children with His keeping power and may He raise up from them Daniels, Deborahs, Josephs and Davids who impact their environment for the saving of many.

May the Lord Most High keep His powerful hand upon our school teachers in this coming year. May He minister to them their importance in our culture and bless them for giving of themselves to our children. May He protect them and make them righteously effective beyond all logical measures for the children’s future and the future of our nation.

“…They are to give good counsel and be teachers of what is right and noble,” (Titus 2:3, Amp)


Accomplished Because Of Connection

vine grapes

 

Jesus got done what He got done because of His connection with the Father. He accomplished what He accomplished because of that connection. Jn 5:19  Jesus said to the Jews, “I can guarantee this truth: The Son cannot do anything on his own. He can do only what he sees the Father doing. Indeed, the Son does exactly what the Father does.” (GW)  The fruit of our lives is a witness of the connections we have made. In Jn.15:4 Jesus makes it plain that the only way a branch can produce fruit is to live in the vine, i.e., be properly connected.

(This is the fourth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


Encouraged For America’s Future

Pray for AmericaAs the people of God assemble today, may the Lord encourage them for the future of our
nation and their vital part in assuring that future. May they be encouraged that their
prayers and partnership are significant in His workings in America. May they receive
His assurance that they shall not be moved out of purpose nor off the foundation of God Almighty.

“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:  God shall help her, and that right early.” (Ps.46:5)

“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.” (Ps.62:6)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


Marty and Kathy’s Magazine

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Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

We pray this issue will edify and equip you
for our Lord’s Kingdom purposes,
Marty & Kathy

p. 3 – Mobilizing The Remnant—-Jim Hodges
p. 7 – Clear The Air—-Kathy Gabler

p. 10 – Call To Remembrance—-Larry Burden
p. 13 – Divided Man—-Simon Purvis
p. 16 – Baptism Of The Holy Spirit—-Lynn Burling
p. 20 – The Power Of Agreement—-LaDell Wilson
p. 24 – Discovery—-Don Pope
p. 26 – Three Keys To The Fulfillment
Of Your Prophecy—-Marty Gabler


Finding That Which Is Lost

finding something

 

May the Lord help you to find that lost purse, lost wallet,
lost credit card, lost money, lost jewelry, lost papers.
May many rejoice with you.

“imagine a woman who has ten coins and loses one.
Won’t she light a lamp and scour the house, looking
in every nook and cranny until she finds it? And
when she finds it you can be sure she’ll call her
friends and neighbors: ‘Celebrate with me! I
found my lost coin!’” (Lk.15:8-9, Msg)

 


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


The Most Valuable Connection Of All

ConnectionJesus had the most valuable connection of all, connection with the Father and His desire was that we might experience that connection. The Father set things up in such a way that we may have connection with Him through Jesus so that we can do what Jesus did. Jn 17:21  “I pray that all of these people continue to have unity in the way that you, Father, are in me and I am in you.” (GW)  Then Jesus goes on to illustrate to us the flow of power and energy to the branches of the vine which produce the grapes. That flow and fruitfulness is a result of that connection. Jn 15:4  “Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with me. 5  “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing.” (MSG)

(This is the third excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


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Sweet Dreams

dreams

 

May you begin a habit of dreaming sweet dreams and
awake refreshed with a sense of hope and expectation.

“Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action
of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry
out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and
above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond
our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—” (Eh.3:20, Amp)

 


Marty brings an encouraging word in this 2 min. audio.
CLICK HERE: The Word of God is working in you!


Operator! I’ve Been Disconnected!

People on phoneAs important as being connected is, we immediately
look to others and demand correction of the matter.
“Operator! Fix this situation! Give me back my line
of communication!” As important as being connected
is in this time of history, i.e. His Story, we must wisely
choose and guard our connections in the Kingdom of God.

(This is the second excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator,
Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in
Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine Seec Magazine. E
xcerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

 


What The Enemy Meant For Evil

rejoiceMay our Lord do restorative works in you so that what the enemy meant for evil may be turned to defeat him; so that what the enemy did to prevent your gifts and energies and capabilities from being released, might be totally redeemed and come forth as a glorious praise to God as others receive and are blessed from that work being done in you.

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.” (Gen.50:20, NASB)

 


Frustrating Being Disconnected

      The cell phone ad that presents a scenario of two young adults who have just met and, seemingly, believe there may be a future to their relationship, draws the viewers into the frustration and angst of being disconnected. The young man haltingly phone_oldpresents his guarded feelings as he says, “I felt there was a connection between us when last we saw each other. Do you feel the same way?” Just as he finishes his anxious query, the cell phone signal drops to nothing and though she is delighted to hear how he feels and begins her positive response to him, she is not heard…. only silence. The silence on the other end of the line confirms his worst fears of rejection. The ad further brings the viewers to the firm conclusion that they do not ever want to be in that situation where communication is lost and, possibly, even relationship. The underlying message is that a portion of the future could be lost if one does not have the proper product which prevents disconnection.

      No matter how soothing the silence on the other end of the line, it is most frustrating to get disconnected. Valuable time and money, important information and the ability to accomplish and resolve tasks are at stake. Needless to say, it is of the utmost importance to be properly connected to the right party…. and to stay connected.

(This is the first excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine Seec Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

 


Hope Arise

sunrise

 

As the people of God assemble today, may hope arise within the hearts of the weary ones and may dreams be revived in the lives of the discouraged ones, and may they lift their hands and declare on clear voices that our God does not forget His covenant or His mercies to a thousand generations. “The LORD your God is a merciful God. He will not abandon you, destroy you, or forget the promise to your ancestors that he swore he would keep.” (Deut.4:31, GW)

 


May The Lord Protect

walking in light
May the Lord protect His people as they move about in public.
May He keep them safe from harm and put angels in their
path to protect them. May His hand suppress and prevent
evil that lurks in darkness and subterfuge.

“You know when I leave and when I get back; I’m never
out of your sight.” (Ps.139:3, Msg)


Old wars, Old enemies, New Victories

Sharing the third victory in this series which was won with un-carnal weapons that were received in dreams and visions: Old wars, Old enemies, New Victories

      A lady told me that she had seen a dark shadow in her bedroom one evening. Strangely, she was not frightened, but she knew she needed wisdom and insight to set the thing to flight. A few days later in a dream, God opened her understanding.

 peaceful scene water     In the dream she discovered an old soul-tie, an individual that she had considered a constant refuge in times past. Suddenly she realized that because this friend had never required any commitment (nor offered any), she had used the relationship as a refuge whenever she feared commitment in her life. Many times when she’d been faced with the need to commit to a relationship or to commit to a responsibility, fear would flare up and send her running back to the refuge where there were no strings attached. It was a need-based, unhealthy relationship and she realized she was still tied to its memory. As surely as an old photo album from that time of her life was stored in a closet, she had stored that sense of refuge in her memory. Like a comforting blanky or silky, she could still pull it out if life got too demanding.

      Awaking and considering the dream, she realized the dream revealed she had maintained a memory in her heart of a carnal place of refuge. If the Lord is not our refuge, then neither is He Lord of our refuge … and the places in our life where He is not Lord are places vulnerable to powers of darkness. The dark shadow’s presence was evidence that a stronghold needed pulling down. Suddenly she remembered that same dark shadow had come to her room when she was a child. This revealed more of the nature of the stronghold. That fear of commitment that made her seek out refuge in her teen years had obviously dogged her in childhood also. Her understanding opened further and she knew there was a deeper root. That root was fear, a fear of failure to be exact. That fear, which is common to many, had likely plagued other generations in her house before coming to her room and it continued to show up through her life at points of purpose and times of potential fulfillment of destiny. Once again the familiar enemy showed up, intending to hinder a new season of purpose in her life, and he fully expected to send her scurrying backward in search of safety again.

      However, she now had an un-carnal weapon to wield. With the dream’s insights came the grace to take action. She started by getting rid of the old photos. There was no need to preserve the memory of the old refuge any longer because there was no need to assume or even accept failure. She no longer trusted her ability to build a refuge like she once had. By trusting in God instead of self, she slammed the door on the fear of failure and the dark shadow no longer had a legal leg to stand on. Through her obedient follow-through she was swinging an un-carnal weapon that defeated an old enemy for her and for her generations to come.

      For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, (2 Cor 10:3-4,NKJ)

(This is the fifth excerpt from Kathy Gabler’s article “Un-Carnal Weapons”.(This is the final excerpt from Kathy Gabler’s article “Un-Carnal Weapons”. Excerpts from articles are posted on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.)

 


May The Lord Bring Forth What He Intended In You

man mountain topMay the Lord do a redeeming work in you that He may
bring forth through your life what He intended from
the beginning. May He redeem and restore everything
that the enemy has tried to destroy in you.

“‘Watch for this: The time is coming’–GOD’s Decree-
-‘when I will keep the promise I made to the families
of Israel and Judah.” (Jer.33:14, Msg)

 


Another Victory With Un-Carnal Weapons

Another victory won with un-carnal weapons that were received in dreams and visions: Special Forces

Stove_smoke_alarmMy niece dreamed recently that she was in her kitchen sauteeing some onions.  Her dad, who had passed away the previous year, stood in the doorway of her kitchen.  Scrunching his nose at the strong odor he asked her, “What is that smell?”  She answered that it was just onions frying.  He shook his head and said, “No, that smells like gas.”  As soon as he said the word “gas,” she awoke and sat up in bed.  Immediately she smelled the gas.  Running to the kitchen she found a burner which had not been completely shut off.  The gas fumes had slowly been filling the house since supper earlier that evening.  

Her Heavenly Father sent special forces to her rescue.  Like a Navy Seal Special Ops, the dream was a timely intervention behind the scenes to stop an explosive attack before it reached success.  Who but God could dispatch the exact messenger who would represent the authority and particular skills needed to bring her to a wake up call? The messenger was in her earthly father’s likeness not only to represent trustworthy and sound counsel, but her earthly father had also been a fire chief for years!  

Angels on assignment can definitely be un-carnal weapons discharged in our behalf.  Many people have had similar dreams and experiences and I’m sure some have experienced angelic intervention without realizing it.  I believe we can expect even more reports of God sending angels from His arsenal to intervene in the affairs of men in days ahead.

(This is the fifth excerpt from Kathy Gabler’s article “Un-Carnal Weapons”. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


When Someone Criticizes

pointing criticizingWhen someone criticizes it opens a flood door of past criticisms to rush in one after another that seem to confirm the assessment.  The enemy takes advantage and takes a toll on the person’s value, purpose and vulnerability. Then shutdown and withdrawal are two major temptations. Let us be careful not to criticize and let us steel ourselves against the effects of criticism.

“…Every time you criticize someone, you condemn yourself. It takes one to know one. Judgmental criticism of others is a well-known way of escaping detection in your own crimes and misdemeanors.” (Rom.2:1, Msg)


Vicarious Insights

Following are three victories won with un-carnal weapons that were received in dreams and visions:

Vicarious Insights  (Walking in someone else’s shoes so we can swing an un-carnal weapon in their behalf!):

Recently a doctor and his wife told me of a dream and a vision they had on the same night.  The experience brought the two warriors into agreement that literally set the enemy to flight.  The doctor had a patient who was a satan-worshipper and the patient had a tag-along demonic force to be dealt with during his visits.  The doctor asked his wife to pray with him concerning the situation.  

door sunshineThat night the doctor’s wife dreamed she was trying to feed some needy people and one man in a demonic outburst started to bite her.  She was frustrated that there seemed to be no one to help her get him to deliverance.  In her frustration she turned to look for assistance and blurted out, “For the love of God . . .”

Suddenly her husband awoke, “Did you hear that?”  She was grateful to be awakened from the dream, but admitted she had not heard anything.  He had awakened to the sound of their back door slamming.  When he went to check the door, he found it unlocked but shut.  In that same moment he knew by the Spirit that a dark spirit had just fled from his house.

In the dream, the wife was experiencing “biting the hand that feeds you.”  The demonized man was attacking her as she tried to help him.  This was an intercessory picture for her of what her husband was going through.  A patient, that he obviously was trying to help, was a bearer of a dark spirit that opposed anything good or positive and was running interference and trying to harass the doctor.  The wife’s outcry in the dream, “For the love of God!” was an un-carnal weapon, a declaration of the purpose and plan of God in intercessory warfare.

Let me lay some groundwork.  A man we know went to India to minister.  Soon after he arrived, a shaman came to his hotel room.  He obviously came to harass and intimidate him because he did not use the door.  The shaman came right through the wall and backed the man onto his bed where he towered over him menacingly.  The shaman demanded, “What are you doing here?”  The minister hesitated and then spoke wisely from his spirit, “I am here because of the compassion of Christ.”  If the minister had argued his rights and his cause rather than the cause of Christ, he would have been limited to self-protection; and self would not have been a match for the experienced power of darkness confronting him.  There was no arguing with the wise answer however, and the shaman disappeared as quickly as he’d come without another word.

The “love of God” and  “the compassion of Christ” are un-carnal weapons, mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds!  That outcry in the wife’s dream was intercessory for her husband’s situation.  That power point of agreement with her husband literally set the enemy to flight.  Her husband witnessed the flight in a night vision as he heard the door slam.  (In visions we can experience the spirit realm, meaning we can see, hear, taste, smell or touch things in the spirit realm around us.)  Their agreement, a powerful un-carnal weapon, had set darkness to flight!  Two days later the patient was gone also. ** The other two victories will be shared in the next two excerpts.

(This is the fourth excerpt from Kathy Gabler’s article “Un-Carnal Weapons”. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Absent From Fellowship

red chair

 

As the people of God assemble today, may there be faith stirred
in hearts concerning those who have been absented from the
local fellowship. May there be expectancy that they be returned
to the fellowship to edify and, once again, take their place on the wall.

“May the Lord watch between you and me when we are absent and
hidden one from another.” (GEN. 31:49, Amp)


Steering Away From Issues That Distract

Bearded Lady

 

 

May the Lord steer us away from obligations, issues,
and religious and political pet-peeves, that would
occupy time and require energy that we are not
ordained to pour ourselves into.

“Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all
sideshow distractions.” (Prov.4:25, Msg)


Below is the link to a prophetic song Melissa
sang at Grace International. We pray you
are encouraged as you listen.
“LET IT RAIN”