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The “Bid me Come” Cry

KATHY GABLER—That “BID me COME” cry that Peter made to Jesus is in the heart of all of us (Matt.14:28). “BID me COME,” is a longing to experience the Kingdom of God.  “BID me COME,” is a longing to demonstrate the Authority of God so that my life is more than typical, average Christianity.  It is a longing from the heart of our Father to provoke generations to come to reach their potential in Christ.  The only way we will leave a weak, uninspiring heritage is if we ignore that cry of “BID me COME” within us.  I know I am not a young thing to tackle such a quest, but I also know that even time and age have to bow to the purposes of God.  The empowering truth is that “BID me COME” trumps age.  We are never too old or too young to take ground for His purposes.

They’ve Come Too Late

Marty Gabler–As the people of God assemble today may they hear the powerful Word of God by which comes faith and may they hear it say that lying demons have come too late to tell you, “God doesn’t care”. Scoffing spirits have come too late to use religious people to convince you that God will not fulfill His purpose in you. People cannot keep you from fulfilling God’s purpose, no matter how adverse their personalities. Circumstances (no matter how dark and oppressive) cannot keep God from bringing you to purpose. Joseph, David and Daniel prove both points. People put Joseph and David and Daniel in impossible positions to work with. Circumstances degraded them, threatening not only purpose but their very lives. You know the Word of God and “they” have come too late to convince you that opposition and the delay of time mean God hasn’t put purpose in you that will be fulfilled.

Death and Life in the Power of the Tongue

Marty Gabler—How often have you heard something like, “You’re gonna have a heart attack working hard like that!”  What about, “That’s gonna make you gain 10 lbs.!” Or even, “You’re as dumb as a rock!” Pro 18:21  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life].(Amp) The Message is interesting here-Pro 18:21“Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit–you choose.” It is just as easy to use that power to say, “You’re not going to have a heart attack; you are not dumb!” Our words are either poison or fruit. We get to choose which. (martygabler.com)

To Know First

Melissa Gabler—Here’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 and in the days to come! Now that that is in the atmosphere, let’s talk about life in the season ahead.

Quiet Confidence in God

Kathy Gabler—In the last two months, I have been in several conversations with upset and anxious people. Hearing their circumstances makes me understand their distress, but mid-conversation I hear again the instructions I heard that morning to “stay still” and “stay thankful”. I want to say to them, “I know it is a challenge when you are anxious and “what-ifs” are erupting in your thoughts and shooting holes in every hope that raises its head, but find the quiet stillness of confidence in God. Then be thankful that opens the door to Him and He is already on the doorstep.”

Free of Cycles, Issues and Fears

Melissa Gabler— God is putting His finger on things that must be dealt with right now in individual’s lives. This is a tremendous opportunity to be free of cycles, issues and fears that have held you and your family captive. I know there are those reading this right now that have had recent revelations of personal bondage that the Lord is unlocking. He’s opening eyes and restoring lives for, dare I say, such a time as this! So, take rest in knowing you don’t have to have it all figured out and on track before you go to bed tonight. Just simply start with realizing that He is the One that restores your soul and leads you in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake (Ps. 23).  It’s about that, His Name’s sake, inch-by-inch for His Name’s sake.

The King Cannot be Brought Down

Marty Gabler–As the people of God assemble today may they look unto the hills from whence cometh their help and take hope that the King of Kings and Lord of Lords is high and lifted up and He cannot be brought down to mere human limitations or emotions. May they worship El Elyon, Lord of Heaven and Earth, Who is great and above all men and all circumstances and is, therefore, able to lift His children from the depths of hopeless entanglements. Ps. 57:2—“I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.” (Cf.Ps.97:9)

The Spirit of God Working Through You

Marty Gabler—May the list of people grow who benefit because of the Word and Spirit of God that is at work in you and through you.  “But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, Amp)