Daily Devotions

Archive for August, 2023

Jesus’ First Obligation

KATHY—Jesus exemplified that His first obligation was obedience to the will of the Father.  Opinions, emotions, traditions and minions can quickly bind Christians with a sense of obligation that has nothing to do with obedience or the order God can bless.  A vivid example of this in my mind is how often I’ve seen Christians feel obligated to tolerate all behaviors, without confrontation or rebuttal.  I’m not sure how the mindset developed that being non-confrontational is being holy, but there are no rewards for it in the Bible.  Jesus did not tolerate the attitudes or arguments of the Pharisees. He spoke very directly and at times did not even bother with diplomacy.   If tolerance is an obligation that is not first based in timely obedience to God, it is more likely coming from guilt or self-righteousness.  At that point, toleration falls into the category of good works and is an attempt to sanctify our own soul.  Of course, neither tolerance nor any other good work can cleanse the soul if it is not obedience (1Peter 1:22).  As Jesus demonstrated, a mature son lives his days discerning the Father’s heart and keeping obedience in priority to any other assumed or imposed obligation.
(KATHY will be speaking at DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY 2023. No Fee. Date: September 8-10,2023. Location: Grace Church Willis,TX. FOR ALL INFORMATION, GO TO THIS LINK: martygabler.com/dvp2023/ )


Truth and Hate

I heard it said somewhere, “Truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth”.  Prov.23:23,TPT—“Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding.”


Ask for Insight

MELISSA — This passage is a perfect tool for this time: Proverbs 2:3-6, make your ear attentive to wisdom and incline your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;” Ask for insight and understanding and you will begin to awaken to the fear of the Lord. Then you will understand how to navigate through what is at hand and what is to come. This is our opportunity to demonstrate the Kingdom of God and leave an effectual legacy centered in the fear of the Lord. Ive heard so many times over the last couple of years that revival is coming. Yes, revival is coming, and it will come through awakened people bowing their knee to the Almighty God. (Come to DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY Sept.8-10,2023 and worship with Melissa and the Grace Worship Team. She will also be speaking Sept.8 at 7pm. No Fee. All info for DVP2023 is at martygabler.com/dvp2023/)


God Wins

KATHY—Whether we are blinded by storms of confusion or pressing through smothering changelessness, God wins!  The spoils of 2023 will be worth the wars, and the God-changes THROUGH His manifested sons will bless generations to come.    


Sharing in the Inheritance of Light

As the people of God assemble today may they be aware, yet not fear being assailed by the kingdom of darkness. May they praise Yahweh for His great power and light which is over them and acts in behalf of them. Col.1:12-13,Amp—“giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light. 13 For He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son,”


Jehovah is Not on the Defensive

Evil comes against the sons of the Kingdom in various forms of pressure aimed at an individual’s failure but cannot assail the Kingdom of God. God is not nor will He ever be on the defensive. God is the Aggressor! He is moving forward and He takes what is His with Him. He aggressively moves forward with His program and He will not keep silent. Ps.50:3,TPT—“With the rumble of thunder he approaches; he will not be silent, for he comes with an earsplitting sound! All around him are furious flames of fire, and preceding him is the dazzling blaze of his glory.”


Alive in This Moment

MELISSA—We were made to advance the Kingdom in this moment.  We get to be alive to advance the Kingdom in this moment! God doesn’t do things by chance, He does them with intention.  I say this to say, you have the eternal plan of God inside of you, all you need to do is walk it out.  How do we walk it out? By relationship with our Father which solidifies our identity as a son or daughter made to manifest the dominion mandate. 

MELISSA will be leading worship and speaking at DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY 2023. No Fee. Date: September 8-10,2023. Location: Grace Church Willis,TX. FOR SCHEDULE AND ALL INFORMATION, USE THIS LINK: martygabler.com/dvp2023/


13 — The Time For Change

KATHY—In 2010, I heard, “Buckle your seatbelt because it is time for change.”  That was 13 years ago, and my seat belt is still fastened!  There are undeniable, ongoing, extreme changes manifesting in our nation and world.  Needing the seat belt for “13″ years is particularly significant because symbolically, that breaks down like this for me.  3 indicates a Divine process, (As the salvation mission was a process of 1. death, 2. burial and 3. resurrection), and 10 indicates coming to  Divine order, (as in the 10 plagues were a process that brought Israel to deliverance from Egypt, and the 10 commandments bring our lifestyle into order, and the 10th clause of the Lord’s prayer details God’s ultimate, forever order, For His is the Kingdom and the power and the glory!)  So 3 and 10 together signify a Divine process toward Divine order, and that means it is time for God changes to manifest!  

Kathy will be speaking at DREAMS VISIONS PROPHECY 2023. No Fee. Date:
September 8-10,2023. Location: Grace Church Willis,TX.
CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE AND ALL INFORMATION


Dreams Visions Prophecy 2023

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Your Thoughts and Musings

May the Lord bless your thoughts and your musings so that you receive insight for victories in every area. ”I will also muse on all your work, and meditate on your deeds.” (Ps.77:12, LEB)  (Theme of DVP2023: “Listening Correctly to Hear Accurately” Sept.8-10. All info: martygabler com/dvp2023/


Opening Opportunities

MELISSA — The prophetic lifestyle opens opportunities, timing, and connections. Opportunities: having the ears to hear to be at the right place at the right time for yourself and others. Timing: none of us understand the timing of God because He is working on so many levels. It takes a prophetic lifestyle to see beyond the limited vision of our normal dimensions. It can keep you sane where timing is concerned. Connection: Brings lives together for God team-ups, projects, events, etc. We were never meant to do life alone (1 Corinthians 12:20-21). In this day and age, this way of life is a total necessity for the body of Christ.  (Melissa will be speaking and leading worship at Dreams Visions Prophecy 2023 Sept.8-10.)  All info: All information for DVP2023 may be found by going to this link: martygabler com/dvp2023/)