Daily Devotions

Archive for May, 2015

Darkness Dispersed

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I have heard it said that it doesn’t matter how strong or deep
the darkness is, one ray of light is enough to disperse it.

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the
God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going
public with this, as public as a city on a hill.” (Matt.5:14, Msg)



“Someday” Thinking

Several years ago, I spoke in a morning meeting in a conference. At lunch, the host pastor, who was normally personable, funny and talkative, sat across from me.  He leaned toward me with the expression of a Nazi interrogator.  200521907-001Clinching his teeth, he said, “Kathy, are you Kingdom Now?”  Since it looked like he was about to crawl over that table, I was desperately trying to think of a good answer, but I had no idea what the man was talking about.  I didn’t know if “Kingdom Now” was a condition or a denomination or a sacrilege, but from His menacing tone, I did deduce that it was 1) a touchy topic and 2) the fight was on! There I was without a helmet or a mouth guard and already in the ring in round one!  He went into a tirade telling me that people are heretics if they think any part of heaven could come into this wicked, sinful, deteriorating earth that is only going to get worse and worse until Jesus comes.  Then he went on to list some of his personal woes that contradicted any possibility of God’s Kingdom being present in the earth now!  I sat there blinking, trying to recall what I had said that morning to bring on such an outburst and I wondered if he could even pray, Thy Kingdom come.

  If we have a subconscious someday in our thinking that makes the Kingdom ONLY reachable SOMEDAY “in the sweet bye and bye”, everything is distorted, our hope, our faith, our Life, our purpose and our heritage.  That “thinking”  blatantly contradicts the presence and purpose of JESUS Christ in His ministry on the earth.  He demonstrated the Kingdom by healing and delivering people and telling them, “The Kingdom has come upon you.”  He told them to repent, for the Kingdom is at hand, meaning that we must think differently so we can realize the power and will of God are within reach, now.
(This is the third excerpt from Kathy’s article “Thy Kingdom Come“ which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


No Hope Is Too Small

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The sound of hope is never insignificant. Hope is the sound
of heaven moved into the earth through songs, preaching of
the Word of God, prophecy, conversation, teaching and testimonies.
No hope is too small.

“…the mere sound of his name will signal hope, even among
far-off unbelievers.” (Matt.12:21, Msg)


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


Righteousness, Peace And Joy Now

PraiseJumpingHis Kingdom has already been in effect, now is in effect and will be in effect always.  That contradicts that silent someday that would keep the Kingdom of God out of reach during our lifetime, or keep “righteousness and peace and joy” in His presence only a future, someday realization (Rom 14:17).  How messed up is it to think that righteousness, peace and joy are unreachable until you die?  That thinking would make “Thy Kingdom come” a death request.  Could we get any more perversely opposite to the heart of God than that?  Could we deny His New Covenant provision any louder than that?  If we think that His Kingdom (meaning His rule and His order) cannot come into earth now when we pray, is it any wonder that manifestations of His power show up piecemeal rather than bulk, or sporadically rather than continually?  Poor God.  When His stewards on earth think like that, they only accidentally stumble into agreement that opens the earth to God’s will in the now.

(This is the second excerpt from Kathy’s article “Thy Kingdom Come“ which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Kathy gives a brief encouraging word:
“Escape From The Victim Syndrome”
TO LISTEN, CLICK HERE: http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-18T21_51_13-08_00


What God Did He Can Still Do

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As the people of God assemble today, may they realize and
be encouraged that what God Almighty did in the Bible He
still can and will do today.

“Our God and King, You have ruled since ancient time; You
have won victories everywhere on this earth.” (Ps.74:12, CEV)


Think It Through

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May the Lord help us to think through matters
when they are presented to us before we act on them.

“Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense
with your life; don’t for a minute lose sight of them.” (Prov.3:21, Msg)


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


God’s Government In Effect

CrowdWalkingI have prayed or read or quoted or sang the phrase, “Thy Kingdom come”, for years without really being aware of the magnitude of what I was saying. In my early understanding, “Thy Kingdom come” was a reference to heaven and eternity only. So it was like a salutation, a verbal salute, before beginning the actual prayer of “Thy will be done on earth as in heaven”. I’m fairly sure a good percentage of the Church prays the Lord’s Prayer with a similar paradigm which boils down to this: may heaven be ours someday and meanwhile, Thy will be done in things concerning the earth. However, there is a different understanding of the Kingdom of God in the light of Psa 145:13: “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your rule endures throughout all generations.” Rather than a place and a future existence, the Kingdom is the rule of God, His power, His authority and His government and order in effect already, in fact, for all generations.
(This is the first excerpt from Kathy’s article “Thy Kingdom Come“ which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


“Advancing The Kingdom” — Kathy’s message from the SEEC
Kingdom Conference 2014
Click link below to listen:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-05-04T04_57_51-07_00


The Hope God Put In Me

LookingUpPraiseI will not allow any person nor any adverse
circumstance to determine the lifespan of
the hope God originally put in me.


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


Opposed But Continuing On

PushOppositionWhen God is keeping His people on His timetable it will require constant change on the part of those people. If we take an honest look at Eph 4:13-16, we will admit that we have not arrived. Change in the Church across the board is what we have to look forward to. Sameness is not the answer. As we hunger for the Holy Spirit’s presence in carrying out our Heavenly Father’s mandate, there will be likely human personalities who will resist. As we continue to receive prophecies that propel us forward into our destiny, there will be opposing forces that will attempt to intimidate and discourage us from doing mighty exploits. The 10 spies will cry, “Giants!” The Athaliahs will yell, “Treason!” The Michals will tauntingly proclaim, “Vile!” And the Sanballats will accusingly shout, “Rebellion!” If we check our mandate and our motivation and find them to be scriptural as David did, then let’s allow it to become our courage.
(This is the last excerpt from Marty’s article “Giants, Athaliah and Michal“ which was published in SEEC Magazine [Marty and Kathy’s ministry magazine]. More excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous excerpts may be read by scrolling down this page.)


Soar To New Heights

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May the Lord cause His people to rise above
every obstacle on eagle’s wings as they soar
to new heights for His glory.


Listen to a short audio file of  MARTY  GABLER  speaking on
“The Voice Of God In Action.”
 CLICK HERE:  THE VOICE OF GOD IN ACTION