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Archive for February, 2017

Jesus’ Love

The awesome contrast of the LOVE of JESUS stands out vividly and most significantly in history.  It stands out noticeably in comparison to the harsh government and Love Storiesrulers and culture of that time.  Political rulers and military were cruel and unforgiving while religious rulers were stiff and legalistic, meting out punishment without mercy. Jesus walked among the people, talked with them, touched them and wept over them–all motivated by His love and compassion.  His signs and wonders never benefited Him, only those He lovingly touched.  I suppose that if we look at the life, motivation and actions of Jesus, we would come to the conclusion that the definition of love is “redemptive action.”
“For God so loved . . . that He gave . . .” (Jn.3:16)


Marty and Kathy invite you to
SEEC Ministries 10th Annual Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017  ***  NO FEE  ***  Nursery P.M. Only
2017 Theme: “Anticipation”
“…until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.” (Mk.9:1)
Anticipating Seeing the Power of God’s Kingdom in 2017.
Grace International   Willis,TX
graceic.org    936-856-2455
Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler,
Jim Hodges, Sam Brassfield, Simon Purvis,
Larry Burden
More Info: martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


Exposed by the Light

It’s interesting how we’ve had a zombie craze over the last 8 years.  Hmmm, the virus exposed itself! We are surrounded by the broken that are driven by a poisoned inoculation.  Here’s LightRayDarkRoomthe beauty, we have the antidote! So, “Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character]; for it is disgraceful even to mention the things that such people practice in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light [of God’s precepts], for it is light that makes everything visible. For this reason He says, ‘Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine [as dawn] upon you and give you light.’” (Ephesians 5:11-14 AMP)
(This is the third excerpt from Melissa Gabler’s article “A Guide For This Season”.)


Melissa Gabler will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017. Click on this link to hear an excerpt of
Melissa’s teaching: 
http://tinyurl.com/h6mrgwv
More info about KC2017: https://martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


The Word is Alive and Active

As the people of God assemble today, may they consider the Word of God that is alive and active, and take hope in the fact that the Word of God cannot be anything else but alive and active. May they biblepagereadrealize the value of imparting that alive and active Word in the lives of others so that they may see the awesome effect of that which does not return void.
”For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Heb.4:12, Amp)


Marty and Kathy invite you to
SEEC Ministries 10th Annual Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017  ***  NO FEE  ***  Nursery P.M. Only
2017 Theme: “Anticipation”
“…until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.” (Mk.9:1)
Anticipating Seeing the Power of God’s Kingdom in 2017.
Grace International   Willis,TX
graceic.org    936-856-2455
kc2017_flyer_bkMarty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler,
Jim Hodges, Sam Brassfield, Simon Purvis,
Larry Burden
More Info: martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


Audio Excerpts Kingdom Congress

Jim Hodges2Apostle Jim Hodges will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017. Click on this link to hear an excerpt of
Bro Jim’s teaching: http://tinyurl.com/h5qukz3

More info about KC2017: https://martygabler.com/kec2017/

 

kg_looking-upKathy Gabler will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017. Click on this link to hear an excerpt of
Kathy’s teaching:
 http://tinyurl.com/huozxcz
More info about KC2017: https://martygabler.com/kec2017/

 

 

msg-looking-upMelissa Gabler will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017. Click on this link to hear an excerpt of
Melissa’s teaching: 
http://tinyurl.com/h6mrgwv
More info about KC2017: https://martygabler.com/kec2017/


Kingdom Congress 2017   March 1-3, 2017   NO FEE
Free registration at the door.
kc2017_flyer_bk2017 Theme: “Anticipation” *** Anticipating seeing the power
of God’s Kingdom in 2017.
“…until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.” (Mk.9:1)


 


Part of Something Bigger

Some can make purpose sound quite individualistic and quite self-oriented when, in fact, each of us is part of something that is bigger than we are. As Christians, we are part of the Kingdom of God; we are part of a great plan of God that has been intricately designed from before the foundation of the world. Added to the dimension of personal struggles and concerns somethingbiggeris the dimension that each of us has a part to play out in that great design (cf. Eph 2:1-10). Individuals who stay the course will have an effect on many others and individuals who do not stay the course will also have an effect. When Apostle Paul reported to Timothy that Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica (2Tim 4:10, NAS) that carries with it much more weight than the ounces of mere ink and paper it was written on. It is obvious that Demas, after some amount of consideration and deliberation about something or someone in this present world system, simply decided not to stay the course. No doubt, from his point of view, he had simply changed his mind about a previous commitment but Demas was part of something bigger than himself. His commitment to Paul was a commitment to God; not simply a commitment to “a man who put his pants on just like everyone else.” Not only did Demas forsake his post of duty and leave that vacant but it had a significant effect upon Paul’s ability to get his duty done and that had an effect upon the churches Paul was attempting to bring along to maturity for the furtherance of the Gospel. 


Melissa Gabler will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017. Click on this link to hear an excerpt of
Melissa’s teaching: 
http://tinyurl.com/h6mrgwv
More info about KC2017: https://martygabler.com/kec2017/


No End to the Increase

TallTreeThere is a war in the atmosphere over our nation.  It’s like a virus that causes complete irrationality brought on by the stubborn refusal to take personal responsibility.  This “virus” was released by an evil agenda to build a one-world dictatorship in the “land of the free and the home of the brave”! How? By coddling, and stroking the broken.  By wooing them with band-aids, and promising them “Kool-aid”.  Instead of teaching people they don’t have to be a victim of their circumstances, this “virus” took advantage of their emotional state for it’s own selfish, ungodly gain. Well, guess what, “There shall be no end to the increase of His government and of peace, [He shall rule] on the throne of David and over His Kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from that time forward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9:7 AMP) It’s happening folks!
(This is the second excerpt from Melissa Gabler’s article “A Guide For This Season”.)


Kathy Gabler will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017. Click on this link to hear an excerpt of
Kathy’s teaching:  http://tinyurl.com/huozxcz
More Info about KC2017: martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


Touching Someone’s Life

There is a purpose and design for your life, a purpose for every person’s life. Not all are called to build big companies, great empires or large ministries. But each of us are capable of taking handtouching someone else’s life with the compassionate heart and redemptive power of the Lord Jesus Christ. May the Lord grant you wisdom in your mind, purity in your heart and power in your hands to be and do all that He has mandated you to do in a lifetime. (1Tim.1:5, GW) “My goal in giving you this order is for love to flow from a pure heart, from a clear conscience, and from a sincere faith.” We are praying you discover daily that the love of Christ is flowing from your heart.
(Marty’s Daily Discovery as heard on TEXAS PRAISE RADIO at the bottom of the hour 24 hours/day. www.txpraise.com)


Marty and Kathy invite you to
SEEC Ministries 10th Annual Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017  ***  NO FEE  ***  Nursery P.M. Only
2017 Theme: “Anticipation”
“…until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.” (Mk.9:1)
Anticipating Seeing the Power of God’s Kingdom in 2017.
Grace International   Willis,TX
graceic.org    936-856-2455
Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler,
Jim Hodges, Sam Brassfield, Simon Purvis,
Larry Burden
More Info: martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


Simon Purvis Audio_Kingdom Congress 2017

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Simon Purvis will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017.
Click on this link to hear an excerpt of
Simon’s teaching:
http://tinyurl.com/j9s7xox

More info about KC2017: https://martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


A Guide For This Season

GuideHikeHere’s what you need to know first and foremost: YOU are important, YOU have a piece that the rest of us need, YOU have a gift and skill combo no one else has, YOU will live and not die, YOU are created for His glory, and all of these things are His original intent for you! Now that that is in the atmosphere let’s talk about life in the season ahead.
(This is the first excerpt from Melissa Gabler’s article “A Guide For This Season”.)


Beside Still Waters is an evening devotional live on Facebook each Tuesday at 8:00pm CDT USA. Join Marty Gabler each Tuesday for time in the Word of God and prayer.


Grime is Not Sticking

Have you ever been around things that were grimy or greasy? Did you notice later on that you had carried away some of that dirt and grime with you?  If we don’t put some effort in taking grimeclothesprecautions to prevent the cynicism and grime of the world from polluting our minds and hearts, we will eventually discover that we have taken that grime and dirt with us into relationships, our work and even soiled our future hopes. May the Lord wash and cleanse you from every failure, doubt and judgment from others so that you may enter the coming season with expectancy for the extraordinary of God.  (Ps.51:7b) “…wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.” We are praying you discover daily that grime and hopelessness are not sticking to you.  (Marty’s Daily Discovery as heard on TEXAS PRAISE RADIO at the bottom of the hour 24 hours/day.)


Marty and Kathy invite you to
SEEC Ministries 10th Annual Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017  ***  NO FEE  ***  Nursery P.M. Only

Listen to an audio excerpt of Prophet Sam Brassfield:
 http://tinyurl.com/jk6nd6w
M
ore info about KC2017:
More Info: martygabler.com/kec2017/


Listen-Kingdom Congress Audio Excerpts

larryb2016Larry Burden, author of “The Orphan Heart” will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017 *** March 1-3, 2017. Click on this link to hear an excerpt of Larry’s teaching:  http://tinyurl.com/jeajyow
Info about KC2017:  martygabler.com/kec2017/


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Prophet Sam Brassfield will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017 March 1–special ministry and marketplace emphasis and impartation service *** March 1-3, 2017. Click on this link to hear an excerpt of Sam’s
teaching: http://tinyurl.com/jk6nd6w

Info about KC2017: martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


People Affected

lineofpeopleAt the end of this year may there be a long list of people whose lives were affected and changed to the glory of God because of the display of the Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom through our lives. ”But I obtained mercy for the reason that in me, as the foremost [of sinners], Jesus Christ might show forth and display all His perfect long-suffering and patience for an example to [encourage] those who would thereafter believe on Him for [the gaining of] eternal life.”(1Tim.1:16, Amp)


Marty and Kathy invite you to
SEEC Ministries 10th Annual Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017  ***  NO FEE  ***  Nursery P.M. Only
2017 Theme: “Anticipation”
“…until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.” (Mk.9:1)
Anticipating Seeing the Power of God’s Kingdom in 2017.
Grace International   Willis,TX
graceic.org    936-856-2455
Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler,
Jim Hodges, Sam Brassfield, Simon Purvis,
Larry Burden
More Info: martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


The Lucid Moment

FatherProdigalSonAs the people of God assemble today, may there be an atmosphere that welcomes prodigals to experience a lucid moment wherein they come to themselves and realize that their heavenly Father’s house/family is the place of acceptance and belonging. May they find a waiting embrace.  (Ps.119:59, NIRV) ”I have thought about the way I live. And I have decided to follow your covenant laws.” Let those lucid moments break through.


Larry Burden is speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017.
To hear an excerpt of Larry’s teaching, click on
this link:  http://tinyurl.com/jeajyow
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or more info about KC2017:  Kingdom Congress 2017


 


Answered Prayer

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In 2017 I am praying to see a lot of posts that start with:

“Hey, you guys, another prayer was just answered!”


Listen to a short audio excerpt of Larry Burden.
Larry will be speaking at Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017
  http://tinyurl.com/jeajyow

Information about KC2017: martygabler.com/kec2017/


 


Enjoy the Will of God in 2019

WalkingHappyMay you not fling away your fearless confidence. May you find that it carries a great compensation of reward. May you have a steadfast patience and endurance and, with them, perform and fully accomplish the will of God. May you enjoy doing the will of God in 2019. May you receive what is promised. We are praying you discover daily that you are walking more and more in that for which you were born.
(Heb.10:35-36, Amp) “Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised.”


 


Kingdom Congress 2017

Marty and Kathy invite you to
SEEC Ministries 10th Annual Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017  ***  NO FEE
Grace International   Willis,TX
graceic.org    936-856-2455
Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler,
Jim Hodges, Sam Brassfield, Simon Purvis,
Larry Burden
More Info: KINGDOM CONGRESS 2017


 


Vigor for God’s Purposes

ActiveElderlyPeopleEven as the Lord kept His hand upon Moses for His purposes in the saving of a nation, may the Lord keep His hand on you that you retain your vigor, eyesight and clarity of mind. May your steps be quick and sure so you may fully serve the timing of the purposes of God Almighty for as long as He deems necessary in a nation that needs saving. The song says, “Let the weak say I am strong. Let the poor say I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.”  (Deut.34:7, Msg) “Moses was 120 years old when he died. His eyesight was sharp; he still walked with a spring in his step.”  We are praying you discover daily that you have vigor for God’s purposes.
(Marty’s Daily Discovery as heard on TEXAS PRAISE RADIO at the bottom of the hour 24 hours/day.)


Marty and Kathy invite you to
SEEC Ministries 10th Annual Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017  ***  NO FEE
Grace International   Willis,TX
graceic.org    936-856-2455
Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler,
Jim Hodges, Sam Brassfield, Simon Purvis,
Larry Burden
More Info: martygabler.com/kec2017/


2017 Declaration #7

familyworshiptableIn 2017 worship will become lifestyle. (Kid’s Declaration: 7. We will live to worship everywhere, everyday.)  Worship, living for God and fear of God will become more than just a Sunday, church activity. It will become the lifestyle of families. Families will take Communion together. Parents and children will not only attempt worship activity at church, acting righteously at church, fearing God in His presence at church but in the home, in family activities, conversations and celebrations.  “trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].” (Eph.5:10, Amp)
(Declaration #7 from the 2017 Declarations. The Kid’s version was written by Brian and Hannah Sherman.)



You are invited to Kingdom Congress 2017 ** March 1-3, 2017
For more information click on the poster below.

kc2017_flyer_bk


Jesus Wants to be Connected to Us

umbrellaThe first man seen in London with an umbrella was stoned. He refused to continue to succumb to the elements and connected himself to a higher level of dealing with those things that affected his health. Unfamiliar things signaling progress from an age to come were feared and not welcome. Those who had no desire to connect any differently, who did not intend to change, violently rejected such a practical approach. Jesus said, (Jn.15:5) ”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.” Jesus wants to be connected to us. We are praying you discover daily that you are connecting to the Vine and are productive.  (Marty’s Daily Discovery as heard on TEXAS PRAISE RADIO at the bottom of the hour 24 hours/day.)


SEEC Ministries 10th Annual Kingdom Congress 2017
March 1-3, 2017  ***  NO FEE
Info: martygabler.com/kec2017/