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Despising Can Be Costly

Despising
I think it is interesting that in my Bible verses 16 and 23 of 2Sam 6 are directly across from one another. In both verses Michal is identified as “Michal, Saul’s daughter.” That is also interesting. She is the product of Saul: head and shoulders government. In verse 16 it says that “she despised him (David) in her heart.” In v.23 it says, “Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.” I believe the statement being made here is that she was not allowed to reproduce what she was. Just about the worst thing that could happen to a woman at this time of history, in this culture, was to be barren. Caution should be practiced in what we despise. Our despising can become very costly, very quickly.

(This is the fourteenth 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.)


Marty on KPLE-TV
“The Journey” with Robin Durham and Compass Ministries.
Subject: “New Testament Prophecy”
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO WATCH–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1pJT7ykeCE

Not Duped

ThinkingMindful


May the Lord give us presence of mind not to be duped when someone is trying to use us, or use our influence or our good name.

“They have no intention of living for our Master Christ. They’re only in this for what they can get out of it, and aren’t above using pious sweet talk to dupe unsuspecting innocents.” (Rom.16:18, Msg)


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A Motivation For Worship

PraiseAndWorship1The ark of God was moved to Mount Zion and “worship” continued as before on Mount Gibeon without the ark – the presence of God.  There are some people who get used to doing things one way. Only one particular routine becomes acceptable and any changes bring resentment.  Likely human personalities will swing wide their gates to be used in a Michal-style resentment (2Sam.6:20).  That resentment is not portrayed simply because it is the right of each American to express how they feel.  It is made known as an intimidation.  “Back off or you will get more of this.”   Please allow me to point out the response scripture records that David had for Michal: And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour (2Sam 6:22). And this was David’s motivation in worship:  “And David said unto Michal, It was BEFORE THE LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: THEREFORE I WILL PLAY BEFORE THE LORD” (2Sam 6:21).  (1.) He had a motivation for worship and for change;  (2.) His motivation was correct;  (3.) His motivation was his courage.
(This is the thirteenth 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.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 19 Issue 2
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

Acceptance And Assurance

ShakingHandsAs the people of God assemble today, may they give and receive the touch of acceptance and assurance that they are part of the family of God, the household of faith.

“Practice hospitality to one another (those of the household of faith). [Be hospitable, be a lover of strangers, with brotherly affection for the unknown guests, the foreigners, the poor, and all others who come your way who are of Christ’s body.] And [in each instance] do it ungrudgingly (cordially and graciously, without complaining but as representing Him).” (1Pe.4:9, Amp)

Staying Long Enough

623-05849460It may be that some people have not lasted in a relationship with an
individual or a church because they only stayed long enough to find
out what they were not in the relationship, but they didn’t stay long
enough to discover what they were.

“But if we live in the light in the same way that God is in the light, we
have a relationship with each other. And the blood of his Son Jesus
cleanses us from every sin.” (1Jn.1:7, GW)


To listen to Marty and Kathy’s teachings and Worship Music:  CLICK HERE

AIDS Healings In Kenya

Jorge AIDS DocumentaryMarty does voiceovers on this documentary.

Our friends, Jorge and Lorena Gamboa of FICMI Ministries
went to Kenya and made this excellent documentary.
Lorena says:
“It is worthy to watch! Its a whole documentary that our Television
Network FAMILIA TV recorded and edited about AIDS HEALINGS
while we were in Kenya Africa. Facts, proofs, testimonies, medical
research and more.”

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2nYqsf5OCM&feature=youtu.be

Familia TV Website: http://www.familiatv.org

Resentment And Impotence

MichalWindow3.) MICHAL—Michal represents resentment toward change. She doesn’t leave; she stays around but everyone knows that she resents the changes that have taken place. Michal makes her resentment known to leadership and does what she can, through attitudes, to make them regret change. The tragedy is, however, that she is never able to add to what is going on – her resentment has left her unable to bear anything with life in it. She is impotent (2Sam.6:23).

(This is the twelfth 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.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 19 Issue 2

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

To Communicate Clearly

PeopleTalking1May the Lord help us to communicate clearly what we need to
communicate to others 
and may we receive the clear communication
from others that we need to receive. 

“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such
a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment,
so that it will give grace to those who hear.” (Eph.4:29, NASB)

Choosing God’s Government

ThroneSwordWhen the elders of Israel became aware that it was time to put Josia on the throne (God’s government was put in place), God gave them a plan. They stood Josia in the temple and placed a crown upon his head (2K 11:12).  The people began to clap their hands and proclaim, “God save the king.” When Athaliah heard the celebration (Athaliah hates celebration which has not made her central), she ran into the temple and began to yell, “Treason!” No matter how deeply she stood in violation, she was convinced that change was treason on the part of others. Anything that was without her approval or anything that was in opposition to her plans was considered treason. The correct response to Athaliah was to accept God’s choice of government and to do it openly with all the proper leadership participating.

(This is the eleventh 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.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 19 Issue 2

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

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

Marty And Kathy’s Ministry Magazine April/May2015

Vol19  Iss2_Cvr_500Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 19 Issue 2

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:
THY Kingdom Come——————-Kathy Gabler
Transitioning Into Renewal——–Jim Hodges
Handling The Wilderness————-Simon Purvis
Spiritually Speaking——————–Lynn Burling
The Flip Side————————-—-Melissa Gabler
Remnant Of The Remnant——-—-Dr. Don Crum
Colonize Earth With Heaven——-LaDell Wilson
From Slavery To Sonship———-Brandon Burden
Kingdom Mentality———-———-Marty Gabler