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Archive for October, 2014

The Pull That Overpowers

The planets have been set on course by divine fiat. But when a rogue meteor crashes into a planet it can have a great effect upon its course. “Fiery meteors” crash into us sometimes even when we are on the course God has put us on. Our emotions and finite considerations can keep us veering off course. Those “black holes,” those failures, doubts and events of the past can then begin to pull us away from destiny.

gravity planetsDoubtless, everyone reading this has, at one time or another, wondered why an omnipotent God would “allow” certain things to “defeat” us and so successfully pull us off course with His purpose for our lives. Yet, in reality, God’s purpose is pulling us directly into the heart of destiny. It is our emotions and impatience and our not enduring that allows the “gravity pull” of other “planets” and “black holes” to pull us off course and cause time delays and other injuries.

Even when we do get knocked off course and get pulled to one side or the other, if we will “press toward the mark”, God’s “gravity pull” will out-pull all other influences upon us. Cf. “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.”(Prov 24:16) 

“The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.” (Deut 28:7)

“So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” (Isa 59:19)

“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.  I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.  He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.” (Ps 57:1-3)

God has the strongest “pull,” that is, if we want to be pulled, His “pull” will overpower all others. Everything in time and dimensions has been set up for our advantage to get us to destiny.

(This is the last excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Times Of Celebration

Firework streaks in night sky, celebration background

 

May the Lord give you good times, happy times
and times of celebration.

 

“But the time is coming when you’re going to hear laughter
and celebration, marriage festivities, people exclaiming,
“Thank God-of-the-Angel-Armies. He’s so good! His love
never quits,” as they bring thank offerings into God’s Temple.
I’ll restore everything that was lost in this land. I’ll make
everything as good as new.’ I, God, say so.” (Jer.33:11, Msg)


Away From Gravity Pull

gravity pull2God is making “all things work together” to pull us into His purpose. He has given us prophetic words which bring a divine “uncomfortableness” concerning our present circumstances. When we receive that prophetic word, it acts as a rocket booster, pushing us away from the gravity pull of “black holes.”  Paul’s remedy in the face of such a pull was “I follow after, if that I may apprehend… forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before” (Phil.3:13); the Hebrews writer also laid in this bit of helpful advice:  “let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us” (Heb.12:1).

 
(This is the ninth excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


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Your Home A Place Of Support

holding others up

 

Your Home #6 — May your home be a gathering place where loved-ones
and friends gather to express their love and support for one another;
where they share their concerns and hopes and encourage one another in them.

 
“Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe
the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it
endures everything [without weakening].” (1Cor.13:7, Amp)


Times And Dimensions Of Our Lives

We have heard over the years that black holes are believed to be collapsed stars and dense points of vacuum in the universe.  We have been told that the gravity pull of black holes is so intense that planets and even galaxies cannot resist their pull. It has been believed that black holes are so dense that not even the slightest amount of light can be detected, hence the dimensionsname “black” hole.  Movies have portrayed the horrible possibilities of being sucked into black holes.  The actors are terrified at the consideration of even the slightest chance of coming too close to one.  I heard an astro-physicist explaining a new view on the origin and make-up of black holes.  It would seem that due to recent calculations and information coming in from the Hubble telescope that a biblical premise might be more aptly considered.  Updated observation and new calculations are determining that black holes have a characteristic about them that indicates there has been a “rolling” or “folding” of vast amounts of something. With the technology that astro-physicists now have and the recent information they have obtained, it appears that black holes have a great deal to do with the collapsing of time and dimensions.  The man quoted Heb.1:10-12  “And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:  They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;  And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.”

The summation of the evidence would indicate that there are certain dimensions and times that God has finished with and, as a result, has rolled or folded them up in order to do away with using them.  That is what I meant before when I wrote that there are “black holes” and certain “planets” that we must avoid in order to reach the goal which is before us.  There are times and dimensions of our lives that God has used in the past but He is now moving us on from them.  There were places and times in our lives that once played a significant part in “pulling” us on to destiny.  Now they have the ability to pull us back and suck us back into their blackness where there is no light on what God is doing presently.  If we hang around those times and dimensions that are used up and have “waxed old as doth a garment”, they will pull us into their dense darkness.

(This is the eighth excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


There Are Still Possibilities

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As the people of God assemble today, may their ears and
eyes be opened to discover that there are still possibilities in
their God for solutions that no one has ever considered.
May they go forth speaking in agreement with the creative
acts of God in them and in the earth.


“…[Abraham] dared to trust God to do what only God could
do: … with a word make something out of nothing.” (Rom.4:17, Msg)


Glean Wisdom

Listening

 

May the list of people you
glean wisdom from grow.

 
“Listen! Wisdom is calling out.
Reason is making herself heard.”  (Prov.8:1, GNT)


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Attaining Things Which Are Before

Reaching forward

 

“Those things which are behind” must be laid aside in order that “those things which are before” may be attained.  A prophecy can be a part of what makes up that “Divine Gravity Pull.”  When we receive a prophecy, the word which we receive begins to propel us forward.  When we are propelled forward we are truly being propelled toward something but we are also being propelled away from something.  Prophecies should serve to help get our minds and emotions off those unfruitful things of the past.  There are attitudes and mindsets, traditions and sentiments, failures and rejection that we must set aside in order to go on.   “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us” (Heb 12:1).
(This is the seventh excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine.  Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5
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May Things Connect In Our Brains

brain gears

 

May all things that are supposed to connect in our
brains connect as they should. May they connect in
the timing and fashion that is profitable for accomplishing
daily tasks and completing goals and communicating accurately.

“Then I tried to explain these things in the best and most
accurate way.” (Ecc 12:10, CEV)

 

 


His Influence Apprehends

apprehendedChrist’s “holy power and influence” had laid hold of Paul (Phil.3:12). It has been said that the gravity pull of a planet is its influence upon other heavenly objects. That holy power and influence of Christ upon us apprehends us in order to display His Image in us and His character through us.

(This is the sixth excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)

 


Your Home A House Of Prayer

family praying

 

Your Home #5 — May your home be a house of prayer where prayers are offered for each of those who dwell there. May it be a place of agreement for your needs and for the salvation of family.

Act 16:31 They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you and your family will be saved.” (Acts 16:31, GW)

 


Apprehended For Purpose

taking handThe reason Paul said, “that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus” (Phil.3:12), was because he could feel that undeniable “Pull” to His destiny.  Rather than resisting that “Pull”, he reached forward (v.13) in anticipation of grasping the fullness for which He had been “apprehended.” That word “apprehended” is a wonderful word which expresses that “Divine Pull” upon us. “Apprehend”: to possess; to take eagerly, comprehend, find, perceive (Strong); to take possession of – in a good sense, of Christ by His holy power and influence laying hold of the human mind and will, in order to prompt and govern it (Thayer).
(This is the fifth excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Our Trust In God Is Not Misplaced

praying_trusting

 

As the people of God assemble today, may they hear and speak the
never-failing Word of God that assures His people that He is on the
throne and that their trust in Him is not misplaced. May they leave
their respective places of worship with hope and enablement to
meet tomorrow’s challenges with faith in their God.

 
“No need to panic over alarms or surprises, or predictions that
doomsday’s just around the corner,  Because God will be right there
with you;  he’ll keep you safe and sound.” (Prov.3:25-26, Msg)


Process And Being Proven

process
You are welcome to choose the title you prefer:  “What To Do When You Are More Spiritual Than Your Pastor”  or  “What To Do When You Know More Than Your Pastor Knows”  or  “Observations on Absolom.”  Absolom pushed for and expected to be able to take authority in areas where he hadn’t been proven (1Tim.3:10).  But biblical principal tends to follow this pattern:  (1) Process while walking out relationship;  (2) Process leads to being proven;  (3)  Process and being proven leads to a track record that follows the principal of Lk.16:10– “faithful in little can be trusted in much”. 


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


The Goal Is Reachable

goal reachedThe goal Paul spoke of is consistently out there before us. It is not illusive nor is it merely idealistic. It IS reachable. It IS attainable. But there are “black holes” and certain “planets”, with their gravity pull, that we must avoid in order to reach that goal.
“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect:  but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.  Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended:  but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,  I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 3:12-14)
(This is the fourth excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Gifts And Surprises

surprisedMay the people of the Lord God receive gifts and surprises
and may you receive surprise visits from those you would
dearly love to see.

“If I were in your shoes, I’d go straight to God I’d throw myself
on the mercy of God. After all, he’s famous for great and unexpected
acts;  there’s no end to his surprises.” (Job 5:8-9, Msg)


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Pulling Us To The Image Of Christ

earth moon

 

The overwhelming factor in God’s design is that He has purposed to bring each of us to the Image of Christ (Rom.8:29). That wondrous “Gravity Pull” upon us is not pulling us to heaven. It is pulling us to display the Word… made flesh… full of grace and truth. (Jn 1:14) God is pulling us to Himself in order that we may be like Him. “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2Co 3:18)
(This is the third excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Your Home A Place Of Faith

prayer in homeYour Home # 4 — May your home be a place of faith where you
are edified and the Name of the Lord is spoken and His
blessings are enjoyed.

“Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house (a life, a home,
a family) built, and by understanding it is established [on a
sound and good foundation],”(Prov.24:3, Amp)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

p.3 – Seeing Us Like God Sees Us—Kathy Gabler
p.6 – The Kingdom And The Church—Jim Hodges
p.9 – The Divided Man (Part 2)—Simon Purvis
p.14 – Perspective Switch: A Contrast Of Hope—Melissa Gabler
p.17 – The Gifts Of Healing—Lynn Burling
p.21 – Don’t Lose Sight Of Purpose—Tricia Miller
p.24 – From Great Dissatisfaction To Great Satisfaction—John & Pat Terry
p.26 – Don’t Stop Short—Marty Gabler


God’s Gravity Pull

gravity pull

 

Our sovereign God puts within His purpose for us a certain “gravity pull” which causes all things to  work together to get us to the fulfillment of that purpose. That “Gravity Pull” upon us will get us to purpose and to a satisfying sense of fulfillment if we do not allow strong “gravity pull” from other “planets” and “black holes” to divert us.

(This is the second excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


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May They Stay On Track

on track

 

May those who “fall” and “mess up”, and can’t seem to stay on track
for very long, get a good dose of the Word and the Holy Ghost and
run the race as faithful servants of the Lord. May their reputation
change from “faller” to “faithful”.

“Because of this, brethren, be all the more solicitous and eager to
make sure (to ratify, to strengthen, to make steadfast) your calling
and election; for if you do this, you will never stumble or fall.” (2Pe.1:10, Amp)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


Enablement Beyond Who We Are

one on one

 

There are people who need you, O Lord. They need to be strengthened, encouraged, equipped and comforted. Give us enablement that is beyond who we are, what we know and what we can do so that they may be edified and impacted to the degree you want them to be.

“So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good [morally] to all people [not only [b]being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage]. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith [those who belong to God’s family with you, the believers].” (Gal.6:10, Amp)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 5
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

p.3 – Seeing Us Like God Sees Us—Kathy Gabler
p.6 – The Kingdom And The Church—Jim Hodges
p.9 – The Divided Man (Part 2)—Simon Purvis
p.14 – Perspective Switch: A Contrast Of Hope—Melissa Gabler
p.17 – The Gifts Of Healing—Lynn Burling
p.21 – Don’t Lose Sight Of Purpose—Tricia Miller
p.24 – From Great Dissatisfaction To Great Satisfaction—John & Pat Terry
p.26 – Don’t Stop Short—Marty Gabler


New Articles_Marty and Kathy

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Marty & Kathy’s ministry magazine  *  SEEC Magazine 

October/November 2014  *  Volume 18  Issue 5

CLICK ON COVER to read articles.

 * After you click on the cover and the magazine pdf comes up,
just scroll down the page to read articles.

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

IN THIS ISSUE:

p.3 – Seeing Us Like God Sees Us—Kathy Gabler
p.6 – The Kingdom And The Church—Jim Hodges
p.9 – The Divided Man (Part 2)—Simon Purvis
p.14 – Perspective Switch: A Contrast Of Hope—Melissa Gabler
p.17 – The Gifts Of Healing—Lynn Burling
p.21 – Don’t Lose Sight Of Purpose—Tricia Miller
p.24 – From Great Dissatisfaction To Great Satisfaction—John & Pat Terry
p.26 – Don’t Stop Short—Marty Gabler


Drawn To Destiny

hand reachingFrom the moment that we were conceived in the womb, God began to draw us to the fulfillment of the destiny He had in mind for each of us.  “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” (Rom 8:28-29)
(This is the first excerpt from Marty’s article “Black Holes, Planets And Gravity” which was published in 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 5
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

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

IN THIS ISSUE
p.3 – Seeing Us Like God Sees Us—Kathy Gabler
p.6 – The Kingdom And The Church—Jim Hodges
p.9 – The Divided Man (Part 2)—Simon Purvis
p.14 – Perspective Switch: A Contrast Of Hope—Melissa Gabler
p.17 – The Gifts Of Healing—Lynn Burling
p.21 – Don’t Lose Sight Of Purpose—Tricia Miller
p.24 – From Great Dissatisfaction To Great Satisfaction—John & Pat Terry
p.26 – Don’t Stop Short—Marty Gabler


Victorious Stories To Tell

People relaxing on porch

 

May your home be filled with good news reports, victorious
stories to tell and awesome telephone calls that thrill
you and yours.

“The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful]
rejoices the hearts of others, and good news
nourishes the bones.” (Prov.15:30, Amp)