Daily Devotions

Posts tagged “Bethel

Elements That Prevent

disconnected

 

Paul called those enslaving, preventative mindsets “beggarly elements” (Gal.4:9). It was not even the fact that those institutions and traditions, in and of themselves, were so evil. It was that they had such little value that they were not worth clinging to. The “clinging to” meant a rejection of those possibilities from the heavenly viewpoint. Clinging to one precludes clinging to the other. Connecting to one causes disconnection from the other.

(This is the twelfth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Vigor At Any Age

elder climber
Even as the Lord kept His hand upon Moses for His purposes through him for the saving of a nation, may the Lord keep His hand on His sons and daughters that they retain their vigor, eyesight and clarity of mind. May their steps be quick and sure that they may fully serve the timing of the purposes of God Almighty for as long as He deems necessary in a nation that needs saving.

“Moses was 120 years old when he died; his eye was not dim nor his natural force abated.” (Deut.34:7, Amp)

“Moses was 120 years old when he died. His eyesight was sharp; he still walked with a spring in his step.” (Deut.34:7, Msg) 


FMCI Annual Conference * Advancing

Advance FMCI2014_400

Apostle Jim Hodges—
Equipping the family of God in their Kingdom assignments is
a priority at this time. The saints must be transformed from
being consumer Christians to become cultural influencers!
This will require a higher level of training, discipling, and
equipping for the people of God! 
In light of this pressing need, we have designed our annual
conference to be an equipping time. There will be more time
allotted to interactive training and ministry. Practics and
application will be presented by those who are fulfilling
their callings in the church, civil government, marketplace,
and all spheres of life and culture.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO  ***  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Advance FMCI Register

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jim Hodges and FMCI Website: CLICK HERE


Connecting To A Better Way

umbrella
When the man who invented the umbrella walked out on the streets of London with it for the first time, people stoned him. He refused to continue to succumb to the elements and connected himself to a higher level of perception of his surroundings and those who had no desire to connect any differently than they already were could not deal with the change. There was a better way to live, a better way to do things and prevent sickness from exposure but it was different from the elemental things of the age. Things signaling a new age, or even perhaps, from an age to come were feared and not welcome.

(This is the eleventh excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)
*** To read more of this article just scroll down this page. ***


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


Not Bound To The Elemental

Rusty anchor
The rudimentary and elemental things are those things that anchor the ship in the harbor and refuse to put the wings on the plane so it can soar in heavenly places. Paul’s chagrin over the Galatians was because they were living as though their lives were bound by earthly elements and the outcome of their lives was being determined merely by the weak and beggarly principles they had connected themselves to—as though there was some kind of obligation to maintain a grip on them because someone espoused them. 

(This is the tenth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Oil Of Joy For Mourning

oil of joy


As the people of God assemble today, may they, like their loving God,
comfort those who mourn and surround them and minister to them
in such a way that the mourners may receive the oil of joy for mourning.
May there be such facilitation that they receive the garment of praise for
the spirit of heaviness and leave that time of worship and fellowship with lifted heads.

“…To comfort all who mourn,  3  To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them
beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit
of heaviness;” (Isa.61:2b-3a)


Effectual Replies

woman talking in a support group of five people.

 

May the Lord give His people effectual replies
to remarks and inquiries. May those replies
impart life, truth and resolve in every situation.

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in
settings of silver.” (Prov.25:11)


Below is the link to a prophetic song Melissa
sang at Grace International. We pray you
are encouraged as you listen.
“LET IT RAIN” 


Beyond Limitations

 

converted PNM fileJesus instructed His disciples to pray that the Kingdom of Heaven would come to earth (Mt 6:10). That is one major reason why the moves of God and manifestations of God in this earth are so important—because they lift our sense-oriented sight and sense-enslaved minds beyond the pitiful limitations of man’s small world. Which brings me to ask the question: How in the world did Peter ever walk on water?! To see what we have never seen and to do what we have never done, we must connect to what we have never been connected to!

(This is the ninth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Listen to a short audio file of  MARTY  GABLER
speaking on  “The Voice Of God In Action.”
CLICK HERE:  THE VOICE OF GOD IN ACTION


Purpose Not Cluttered

SANYO DIGITAL CAMERAMay the Lord keep us with His Word and His Wisdom that we
not become convoluted with side-tracking issues and that we
not clutter up our purpose and focus with relationships that
God has not ordained.

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers [do not make
mismated alliances with them or come under a different
yoke with them, inconsistent with your faith]. For what
partnership have right living and right standing with God
with iniquity and lawlessness? Or how can light have
fellowship with darkness?” (2Cor.6:14, Amp)


Listen to Worship_Soaking Music
Melissa Gabler and the Grace Worship Band
*Sound is best enjoyed with ear buds or headphones.*
CLICK HERE:  WORSHIP/SOAKING MUSIC


A Far Different Point Of Reference

Point of referenceIt is likely that Jesus would often use the term “Kingdom of Heaven” attempting to get the people’s focus off the “weak and beggarly” (Gal.4:9) and the things that so readily paint a picture of the impossible. Such terminology as “Kingdom of Heaven” shows that it is the Kingdom that is in stark contrast to the limitations of earth and its mindsets. Jesus said,  “My Kingdom is not of this world” (Jn.18:36). He just as well could have said, “My Kingdom is not of the mindset of this present age.” Jesus had a far different orientation, a far different point of reference and totally different values that He so longed for people to get connected to.

(This is the eighth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)
**To read more of this article, just scroll down this page.**


The Backing We Need

helping up 1May the people of God get the backing they need
for projects that will bless many and propel
many people forward in the purposes of God.

“Entrust your efforts to the Lord, and your
plans will succeed.” (Prov.16:3, GW)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

IN THIS ISSUE:
p. 3 – Mobilizing The Remnant—-Jim Hodges
p. 7 – Clear The Air—-Kathy Gabler

p. 10 – Call To Remembrance—-Larry Burden
p. 13 – Divided Man—-Simon Purvis
p. 16 – Baptism Of The Holy Spirit—-Lynn Burling
p. 20 – The Power Of Agreement—-LaDell Wilson
p. 24 – Discovery—-Don Pope
p. 26 – Three Keys To The Fulfillment
Of Your Prophecy—-Marty Gabler


Why Connect To The Useless?

plug in tree

 

The word “elemental” in Gal.4:3 means “an element, first principal; the letters of the alphabet as the elements of speech, not however the written characters, but the spoken sounds.” It is like taking a fuse and never putting it down into the powder so that the cannon can be fired. The fuse is such an elemental part of the whole process. It would be something like holding the fuse and showing people the fuse, even lighting the fuse but never realizing the power of the powder and power of the cannon. The fuse would just burn down to nothing with no result for having held it or having lit it. It would be just the futile waste of one good match. By the time we get to v.9 Paul is referring to those elemental things as “weak and beggarly” and pleading with the Galatians to know why they have connected themselves once again to such useless legalistic exercise.

(This is the seventh excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

**To read other excerpts from this article, just scroll down this page.**


No Reason To Live A Lesser Version

people pointing upAs the people of God assemble today, may they realize there
is no reason for us to live a lesser version of what God
intended us to be. Let each of us provoke others to be
what they were born to be.

“….keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last
forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has
great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans
they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for
good. He gets the last word; yes, he does.” (1Pe.5:9b-11, Msg)


Exercise Without Pain

exercising

 

May you exercise without the pain of infirmities. May weaknesses
and restrictions be removed as you move and have your being in
Him. May you make progress beyond what the demographics for
your age suggest. 

“For in Him we live, and move, and have our being. . .” (Acts 17:28)


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


Evidence Of What We Are Connected To

connected

 

There must be a connection to something beyond the “elemental things.”  Paul’s deep concern over the “elemental things” of Gal.4:3 is about the things of this present age which so occupy our minds and distract us from Father’s true character and purpose for His Kingdom. Those elemental things represent institutions, traditions and mindsets. “They are the elementary symbols of the law unable to justify” (Fausset). We easily connect to and identify with those things and then they get a hold on us which obligates us to their legalisms which we end up serving. If we speak, act and live like everyone else in this age we will get no different results than they get. What we do and the way we go about it; what we say and the results we get are evidence of what and who we have connected to.

(This is the sixth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.) Scroll down to read more…..


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 4

In This Issue:

p. 3 – Mobilizing The Remnant—-Jim Hodges
p. 7 – Clear The Air—-Kathy Gabler
p. 10 – Call To Remembrance—-Larry Burden
p. 13 – Divided Man—-Simon Purvis
p. 16 – Baptism Of The Holy Spirit—-Lynn Burling                   CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine
p. 20 – The Power Of Agreement—-LaDell Wilson
p. 24 – Discovery—-Don Pope
p. 26 – Three Keys To The Fulfillment 
        Of Your Prophecy—-Marty Gabler


Students Caring For One Another

students n buddies

 

May incidences of bullying and violence be at an all-time low
in this coming school year. May the need for campus security
police be at an all-time low. May there be great increase of
students respecting teachers and respecting fellow students
and caring for one another’s well-being.


Higher Than Religion

pruning vineJesus wanted to get His disciples connected to a higher source than the religion they had been stooped in. The legalism they had practiced could identify adherents but couldn’t produce fruit that witnessed to who the Father really is. The legalism was a witness to their personal determination but not to the character of the Father. The only thing their legalism communicated was that they were connected to a religion and its rules. Jn 15:8  “This is how my Father shows who he is–when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples.” (MSG) They had to be pruned back by the word of Jesus just so that they would be ready to bear good fruit (15:2). 

(This is the fifth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Lord Keep Our Children And Teachers

School childrenMay the Lord God move by the power of His Word and His Spirit in schools across America in this school year. May He surround our children with His keeping power and may He raise up from them Daniels, Deborahs, Josephs and Davids who impact their environment for the saving of many.

May the Lord Most High keep His powerful hand upon our school teachers in this coming year. May He minister to them their importance in our culture and bless them for giving of themselves to our children. May He protect them and make them righteously effective beyond all logical measures for the children’s future and the future of our nation.

“…They are to give good counsel and be teachers of what is right and noble,” (Titus 2:3, Amp)


Accomplished Because Of Connection

vine grapes

 

Jesus got done what He got done because of His connection with the Father. He accomplished what He accomplished because of that connection. Jn 5:19  Jesus said to the Jews, “I can guarantee this truth: The Son cannot do anything on his own. He can do only what he sees the Father doing. Indeed, the Son does exactly what the Father does.” (GW)  The fruit of our lives is a witness of the connections we have made. In Jn.15:4 Jesus makes it plain that the only way a branch can produce fruit is to live in the vine, i.e., be properly connected.

(This is the fourth excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine. Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


Encouraged For America’s Future

Pray for AmericaAs the people of God assemble today, may the Lord encourage them for the future of our
nation and their vital part in assuring that future. May they be encouraged that their
prayers and partnership are significant in His workings in America. May they receive
His assurance that they shall not be moved out of purpose nor off the foundation of God Almighty.

“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:  God shall help her, and that right early.” (Ps.46:5)

“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.” (Ps.62:6)


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


Marty and Kathy’s Magazine

CvrVol18Iss4

 

 

Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine

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

p. 3 – Mobilizing The Remnant—-Jim Hodges
p. 7 – Clear The Air—-Kathy Gabler

p. 10 – Call To Remembrance—-Larry Burden
p. 13 – Divided Man—-Simon Purvis
p. 16 – Baptism Of The Holy Spirit—-Lynn Burling
p. 20 – The Power Of Agreement—-LaDell Wilson
p. 24 – Discovery—-Don Pope
p. 26 – Three Keys To The Fulfillment
Of Your Prophecy—-Marty Gabler


Finding That Which Is Lost

finding something

 

May the Lord help you to find that lost purse, lost wallet,
lost credit card, lost money, lost jewelry, lost papers.
May many rejoice with you.

“imagine a woman who has ten coins and loses one.
Won’t she light a lamp and scour the house, looking
in every nook and cranny until she finds it? And
when she finds it you can be sure she’ll call her
friends and neighbors: ‘Celebrate with me! I
found my lost coin!’” (Lk.15:8-9, Msg)

 


Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their
articles in the latest issue of SEEC Magazine.
Volume 18 Issue 4

CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


The Most Valuable Connection Of All

ConnectionJesus had the most valuable connection of all, connection with the Father and His desire was that we might experience that connection. The Father set things up in such a way that we may have connection with Him through Jesus so that we can do what Jesus did. Jn 17:21  “I pray that all of these people continue to have unity in the way that you, Father, are in me and I am in you.” (GW)  Then Jesus goes on to illustrate to us the flow of power and energy to the branches of the vine which produce the grapes. That flow and fruitfulness is a result of that connection. Jn 15:4  “Live in me. Make your home in me just as I do in you. In the same way that a branch can’t bear grapes by itself but only by being joined to the vine, you can’t bear fruit unless you are joined with me. 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.” (MSG)

(This is the third excerpt from Marty’s article “Operator, Operator, I’ve Been Disconnected!” which was published in Volume 11 Issue 5 of their ministry magazine SEEC Magazine. Excerpts will be posted Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


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


Sweet Dreams

dreams

 

May you begin a habit of dreaming sweet dreams and
awake refreshed with a sense of hope and expectation.

“Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action
of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry
out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and
above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond
our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—” (Eh.3:20, Amp)

 


Marty brings an encouraging word in this 2 min. audio.
CLICK HERE: The Word of God is working in you!