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Manifest Sons Manifest Christ

AdultSonFatherThe following is an excerpt from a message by SIMON PURVIS. (Bro. Simon is speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016. The theme is “Sons/Daughters of the Kingdom”. Info: martygabler.com/kec2016)

I watched the season when we all tried to find our purpose while living external. There is only one purpose in earth, different functions but only one purpose. In Philippians 1, Paul was in prison and the people were praying for his deliverance. He made this statement, “The thing is not whether I live or die, the purpose is that Christ be manifest. For me to live is Christ.” You may be called to be an apostle or prophet, but that is not your destiny or purpose. That is a function in which you are to manifest Christ. Until we find out that our purpose is to manifest Christ, we will not know what life is about because callings and giftings will not satisfy. When we know Him internally, the motive is love and the purpose is that Christ be manifest. There is no other purpose for the saints. If we know Christ externally and get caught up in destiny and purpose, we fight people to the top, but manifest sons manifest Christ. Things that were important in the external are no longer important when we move into the internal.(This article was taken from a teaching given by Simon Purvis. He is the lead teacher at the Word of Life Teaching Center in Luflin,TX. Training is at 10:00am each Sunday. To contact him about speaking engagements or to purchase his 160 page study manual on the Kingdom of God, call Word of Life Teaching Center at 936-639-2000; Email: wol-luf@consolidated.net)For info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/


SIMON PURVIS is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Simon Purvis at KEC:
 http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-21T21_12_25-08_00
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/

Not the end of the Story

SamuelAnointDavidAs a mere boy David was anointed by one of the most powerful and effective prophets of all time. He was anointed, not to be pageboy, not to be the king’s confidant but to be king. But a few short years later he is standing in a cave shaking his head …. totally confused. This seemingly misplaced shepherd cries: Look to my right and see; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life (Ps 142:4, NIV). But that was not the end of the story. That scenario certainly didn’t consume most of the pages of the book about David’s life. We also must read all the many, many pages which tell about all the battles David won. As he dances before the ark of the Lord while it is being brought to Zion (2Sam 6:14), they have come too late to tell him God does not make a way for those whom He calls. Scoffers have come too late to tell David God is not faithful, that God does not bring to victory those He ordains.

(This is the tenth excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [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. Marty is speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016–March 2.)


Listen to worship music from Kingdom Equipping Congress.
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-01T07_07_28-08_00
Kingdom Equipping Congress March 2-4, 2016
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/

Understanding True Sonship

The following is an excerpt from Larry Burden’s new book “The Orphan Heart—Restoring True Sonship”. (Larry is speaking at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016. The theme is “Sons/Daughters of the Kingdom”. March 2-4, 2016)

FatherWithChildrenMy early church experience was that of serving in any capacity that I could. I sang in the choir, served as a youth and worship minister, worked in the helps ministry as an usher and greeter, and more. Even when I received the call to full- time ministry, my mindset was that of serving in any capacity that was afforded me. I served as a pastor, teacher, and an executive administrator. Over the span of 29 years I was a faithful servant of the Lord, yet in that entire span of time I NEVER heard the message of SONSHIP! But here is the good news. It is NEVER TOO LATE!
Servant in scripture is defined as a slave, laborer, or bondman. A servant is one with no relational blessing of a father and who is destined to a life of servi- tude with no hope of inheritance. The word Son on the other hand is derived from a root word meaning build and speaks of a son who is a builder of the family name. A son is one who has the relational blessing of a father with full rights of inheritance as blood offspring. Their inheritance is accompanied by assigned privileges, authority, and possessions.
When you compare a servant to a son it looks like the following:
Servants honor their master by working; sons honor their fathers by being sons. Servants build relationship by performance; sons build relationship by love and trust. Servants are motivated by fear of punishment or hope of reward; sons are motivated by acceptance. Servants are works oriented; sons are inheritance ori- ented. Servants strive to earn love; sons freely receive love. Servants fear their masters; sons love their fathers. Servants fear failure; sons have the freedom to fail.
Without an understanding of true sonship, generations will continue to live as orphans and foster children. The key is to remove the curse of fatherlessness through the cross. The cross not only saves us from our sins and transforms us, it also gives to us a position of SONSHIP in our Father’s kingdom. Through the cross experience, we become translated into the eternal realm of the Father where we are given a new set of lenses to view ourselves differently. We have been given the right to see ourselves as SONS in the father’s house.
(For more information on Larry’s new book: www.kingdomlife.org)

For info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/

Guard Against All Kinds of Greed

ThiefRunning
May the Lord give His people foresight and
good sense so that He can deliver His people
from con men, thieves and bait-and-switch.

“Be careful and guard against all kinds
of greed. (Lk.12:15a, Expanded Bible)


 

SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/

Not Out of God’s Purpose

OneBlackSheepJoseph had dreams. He was convinced, at one point, that they were not initiated in his own mind. Joseph is called to great responsibility. He is called to rule Pharaoh’s house. He shared his dreams and calling with brethren and as a result ended up in a pit and later in prison. He just stands there shaking his head. Now he is confused. But after a period of time, which was determined by an all-wise and all-knowing God, he stands before his brothers. They’ve come too late to tell Joseph he is out of God’s purpose. They’ve come too late to tell him that God does not step into the lives and conditions of men and work miracles. Standing before them he proclaims without a single doubt, “You did not send me here. It was to save many lives that God sent me ahead of you” (Gen 45:7).

(This is the ninth excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [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.)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/

Celebrate God’s Righteousness

WorshipJoy
As the people of God assemble today, may they speak
of and sing of our Lord’s rich goodness and celebrate
His righteousness and find their hope renewed.

The news of Your rich goodness is no secret
Your people love to recall it and sing songs of
joy to celebrate Your righteousness.”
(Ps.145:7, Voice)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/

Be Continually Cautious

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May the Lord keep you as you drive down streets and
highways. May you always be alert and have sufficient
time to avoid someone coming over into your lane
or pulling out in front of you.

”What I say to you I say to everyone, ‘Be on the
alert [stay awake and be continually cautious]!’”
(Mk.13:37, Amp)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/

Forward-Propelling Momentum

ForwardMomentumBy the time we find Peter in the 2nd chapter of Acts he has ceased his self-inflicting tortuous barrage of oaths and has already responded to the forward-propelling momentum of his Lord’s invitation. He is now proclaiming,  “These men are not drunk. I know what is happening here. This is what Joel was talking about. The Christ whom David spoke of was not abandoned to the grave but God has raised this Jesus to life!” (Acts 2:30-32). They’ve come too late to tell Peter that he cannot be restored to praise and purpose. They’ve come too late to tell Peter there’s no use in preaching. They’ve come to late to tell him that this Jewish area is a “burnt-over evangelistic field.” They’ve come too late because Peter just gave an altar call and 3,000 plus have jammed the altars to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

(This is the eighth excerpt from Marty Gabler’s article “Too Late“ which was published in SEEC Magazine -Volume 4 Issue 5 [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.)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/

Powerful Enough to Save

LookingUpHandsRaised
May we lift up our heads from our discouragements and defeats
so that we may behold our Victor, Christ Jesus, who is royally
robed with the vestments befitting His high position. May we
hear that clear, clarion call to our victory by Him
who is powerful to save.

”Who is this dressed in splendor, going forward with great strength?
‘It is I, the Lord. I am coming to announce my victory. I am
powerful enough to save you’.” (Isa.63:1, GW)


SEEC Ministries International (Marty and Kathy)
9th Annual Kingdom Equipping Congress

March 2-4, 2016  *  NO FEE
Click on link for info and updates:
https://martygabler.com/kec2016/

Speakers at Kingdom Equipping Congress 2016

SEEC MINISTRIES 9th ANNUAL
KINGDOM EQUIPPING CONGRESS 2016
MARCH 2-4, 2016

KEC2016 FlyerTopHalf_600KATHY GABLER is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Kathy at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-18T21_51_13-08_00
More Info on KEC2016:
martygabler.com/kec2016/

MARTY GABLER is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt MARTY at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-26T13_27_21-08_00
More Info on KEC2016:
martygabler.com/kec2016/

Dr. DON CRUM is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Dr. Crum at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-12T10_43_08-08_00
More Info on KEC2016:
martygabler.com/kec2016/

JIM HODGES is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Jim Hodges at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-05T11_42_39-08_00
More Info on KEC2016:
martygabler.com/kec2016/

SIMON PURVIS is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Simon Purvis at KEC:
 http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-21T21_12_25-08_00
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/

MELISSA GABLER is speaking at the Kingdom Equipping Congress.
KEC2016 March 2-4, 2016
Audio excerpt Melissa at KEC:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-24T20_55_32-08_00
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/

Listen to worship music from Kingdom Equipping Congress.
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-01T07_07_28-08_00
Kingdom Equipping Congress March 2-4, 2016
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/

Location: Grace International Church   Willis,TX
Just north of Houston between The Woodlands
Mall and historic Huntsville,TX
More Info on KEC2016: martygabler.com/kec2016/