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World System Invaded

Babies are typically considered quite vulnerable. They are very small, very soft and simply cannot defend themselves. A baby cannot hold a sword or run fast to escape. Yet, a powerful, baby crawldetermined king could not destroy the baby Jesus. When thousands of babies had been slaughtered, the king’s powerful reach could not touch baby Jesus (Matt.2:16). So powerfully, so authoritatively was this world system invaded that it could not touch even one tiny baby who was foreordained to be the embodiment of the advancing Kingdom of God in this earth (compare Mk.2:12). Rome had conquered the world but it didn’t know what to do with a carpenter from Nazareth (Lk.23:4). He walked about freely demonstrating the Kingdom of God (Lk.11:20). He confounded the proponents of false religion (Matt.12:2-5, 24-28). They set a guard on His tomb but could not prevent the invigorating power of the rule of God over death nor could they prevent Jehovah-Sabaoth’s messenger from rolling back the sealed tombstone. The rule and authority of God to finish what He started is unstoppable.
(This is the fourth excerpt from “Advancing With The Kingdom” written by Marty Gabler in SEEC Magazine Volume 18 Issue 2. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

The article in its entirety may be read at this link:  https://martygabler.com/articles/


Careful What We Speak

 

hands to mouth

 

Let us be careful what we say.
The Lord doesn’t want what we
speak falling to the ground. (1Sam.3:19)

“Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth;
keep watch at the door of my lips.”Ps. 141:3, Amp)


Increase In Spite Of The Negatives

In spite of the angle of descent of morals and values, in spite of what the world money market looks like, in spite of what the state of the union looks like, we stand on the brink of a destiny that our forefathers horizonnever imagined (Jer.33:3)—But it will require moving from being waiters and observers to acting. It will require shifting, modifications, transitions and intense exertion:  the “violent” action of Matt.11:12 which means “intense exertion.” It is not violent in the sense of doing persons harm but in the sense of putting forth effort (i.e., intense exertion) in opposition to things that oppose purpose. We must oppose darkness like opposing a rattlesnake trying to crawl up in our bed. We must do it for our King and for a generation.

(This is the third excerpt from “Advancing With The Kingdom” written by Marty Gabler in SEEC Magazine Volume 18 Issue 2. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

The article in its entirety may be read at this link:  https://martygabler.com/articles/

 


Walking Through Walls

ThroughWall

 

As the people of God assemble today, may the Lord walk through walls of opposition,
walls of impossibility, walls individuals have built between themselves and other members
of the body of Christ. May He miraculously walk through every barrier into our midst
today so that He might release in us and through us His peace, gifts and redemptive power.

“That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were
afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them!
“Peace be with you,” he said.” (Jn.20:19, NLT)

 


Blood Sugar To Proper Level

blood flow

 

 

May your blood-sugar come to proper levels and
may all your organs and limbs receive the properly
oxygenated blood they need for long and strong life.
“My power will be fresh every day, and the bow in
my hand will remain new.” (Job 29:20, GW)


 

Marty & Kathy Gabler invite you to read their articles in
the latest issue of their ministry magazine, SEEC Magazine.
CLICK HERE to read SEEC Magazine


God’s Government Increasing

River


Prophet Isaiah (9:7) assures us that “There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.” The Kingdom of God is the government of God in action—God’s will being acted out (Matt.6:10)—and we are assured in the Word of God that His government will increase with a never-ending increase.

(This is the second excerpt from “Advancing With The Kingdom” written by Marty Gabler in SEEC Magazine Volume 18 Issue 2. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

The article in its entirety may be read at this link:  https://martygabler.com/articles/


Avenues Of Discount

purchase

 

May the Lord help tithers and givers to find ways to save money on purchases. May your eyes be opened to avenues of discount and event-sales that you have not been aware of previously. May you pay off purchases ahead of time and save on interest rates. May the Lord grant you favor to do business with those who are of the household of faith and bless them as you enjoy peace with them in the purchasing process.
“I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden riches of secret places, That you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.” (Isa.45:3, NKJV)

 


Advancing With The Kingdom

clock n gearsI invite you to fill in the blank:  In spite of ______________, the Kingdom of God is advancing.  The Kingdom is advancing in spite of anything you can put in that blank (Isa.9:7). You are part of something that is bigger than you are and it is still standing and it is still advancing. (1) The wall is still standing. You and I may only be small pebbles in its makeup but we are part of the wall that is still standing.  (2) You and I may not even vaguely resemble King David but we are part of David’s kingly, warring company. (3) You and I may not be Gideon but we are part of the Gideon company that does not consider the odds. We consider Him who has called us.  (4) You and I may not be the whole bucket of water that is being thrown on the fire but we are drops in that bucket that are putting out flames.  (5) You and I may not be the hands on the clock but, behind the face, we are some of those parts that enable those notable hands to advance.

(This is the first excerpt from “Advancing With The Kingdom” written by Marty Gabler in SEEC Magazine Volume 18 Issue 2. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

The article in its entirety is available at this link:  “Advancing With The Kingdom”


Eyes Open And Aware

eyes wide open

 

May the Lord open the eyes of His people that they be aware of chicanery and fraud before they become victim to it. May those who have fallen victim have their loss restored seven times, while those who cheat others learn the error of their ways.
“But even so, he is fined seven times as much as he stole, though it may mean selling everything in his house to pay it back.” (Prov.6:31, Living Bible)


“Advancing The Kingdom” — Kathy’s message from the SEEC
Kingdom Conference 2014 (52 min.)
Click link below to listen:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-05-04T04_57_51-07_00

 


Reach For What’s In Reach

Reaching
We are being equipped so that the Kingdom of our God can advance in us and through us. It’s going to involve taking dominion and bringing God’s order into all the mountains of culture and into individual lives and into circumstances and into history.   Not every act of dominion is going to be as quick as stopping the wind and waves because changing the powers-that-be may take a while in some cases, but let’s do this.  Let’s be sons that reach for what’s in reach. Let’s be the sons that bring the order that creation is groaning for.  It starts with crying out, “Bid me Come, Lord.”

(This is the last excerpt from the article “Bid Me Come” written by Kathy Gabler in Volume 18 Issue 3 of SEEC Magazine. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


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

 


Praying HIS Requests

congregation praying

 

As the people of God assemble today, may our Lord’s prayer requests be prayed
by His people.  
May those things He desires on earth, in the lives of people be
prayed in agreement with His heart and purposes.

“In this manner, therefore, pray:  Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
10  Your kingdom come.  Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matt.6:9-10, NKJV)

 


May You Exert Energy

jump up

 

May you exert energy just because you want to delight yourself in
the Lord Who is your wholeness and strength. May family and
friends speak of your good health.

“Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate
with life!” (Prov.3:8, Msg)


Listen to Worship_Soaking Music
Melissa Gabler and the Grace Worship Band 4-13-14
*Sound is best enjoyed with ear buds or headphones.*
CLICK HERE:  WORSHIP/SOAKING MUSIC

 

 


What Kind Of Man Is This?

They said of Jesus: “What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”  (Mt.8:27) This is the kind of man that exemplifies a son that creation groans for, the kind of man man capethat believes God delegated authority to mankind in Genesis that is still in effect.  Jesus lived as the kind of man that would overcome opposing circumstances and even natural boundaries to bring circumstances into alignment with God’s will, the kind of son who does what he sees the Father doing.  We can do this.  Dominion is doable.  I have a good friend who is gearing up to take dominion over land in Israel that will affect the future and destinies of a generation there. Her plan is incremental, purchase by purchase, life by life.  She’s not doing this because she is experienced at it, but because it is an obedience.  It’s what she sees the Father doing.  I know another lady that was told when she was twenty-three that she would not live long.  Her response was, “That can’t be.  I have too much to do.”  And now in her fifties, she was proven right.  She has lived to build an orphanage in Africa that she makes regular trips to maintain and expand.  By her decision and words she took dominion over a diagnosis and continues to do what she sees the Father doing.  We just have to decide whether we are going to live on the bench with condemnation and fig leaves in fear or doubt, or put on our cape and leotard with the big golden “S” for SON and reach beyond natural to Super-natural and do what Father said we could and would and should.  That is participating and cooperating with the prayer, “Lord, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
(This is the seventh excerpt from the article “Bid Me Come” written by Kathy Gabler in Volume 18 Issue 3 of SEEC Magazine. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

 


May Property Sell

for-sale

 

May the Lord work in behalf of His people so that property sells for the price that it is worth.
May buyers and sellers come together in a timely fashion. May all proceedings and closings
proceed to the desired end without a hitch.

“For God-of-the-Angel-Armies, the God of Israel, says, “Life is going to return to normal.
Homes and fields and vineyards are again going to be bought in this country.”’ (Jer.32:15, Msg)


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

 


To Reach Potential

jumping across“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. 
(This is the sixth excerpt from the article “Bid Me Come” written by Kathy Gabler in Volume 18 Issue 3 of SEEC Magazine. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)


The Lord’s Protection

wall protection

 


May the wall of our Lord’s protection be drawn around His people today;
around their property, their belongings, their good name, their accounts
and passwords.

“You are all around me—in front of me and in back of me.
You lay your hand on me.” (Ps.139:5, GW)


Listen to a word Marty brought about the Word:
CLICK HERE:  The Word Is Mighty In You

 

 

 


Moving In God’s Direction

point the way
Hopefully, we will not shrink back and think we can opt out of choosing to respond to our Lord’s “Come on” (Matt.14:29). If we refuse to cooperate with God’s intent stirring within us, there will be repercussions. For one, not moving forward in God’s direction can leave us to simply become a victim of our present circumstances instead of changing them.  For another, we get cheated out of destiny and fulfillment that would make our lifetime bring glory to God.  For another, we suffer the consequences of disobedience, (which are too varied and numerous to list here.)  Believe it or not, just like it was hard for Jonah to fight cooperating with God, it is not easy for a son to ignore or defy the cry of a son’s heart.

(This is the fifth excerpt from the article “Bid Me Come” written by Kathy Gabler in Volume 18 Issue 3 of SEEC Magazine. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

 


Imparting Freedom

chain breaking

 

As the people of God assemble today may their thoughts, their hearts and their actions be about freedom and liberty in Christ.  May they rejoice in the freedom He has given them and may they impart that freedom to others through their love, compassion, words and actions.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed” (Lk.4:18, GNT)

 


May Others Speak Well Of You

pointing at person

 

May the list of people who speak well of you grow.
“Outsiders must think well of him, or else the Devil
will figure out a way to lure him into his trap.” (1Tim.3:7, Msg)


Below is the link to a prophetic song Melissa
sang 1-19-14 at Grace International. We pray you
are encouraged as you listen.
Click here:  “Let It Rain” 

 


The Son Sets Free

run free

 

July 4th is a celebration about freedom in the USA and we know that the world over “if the Son gives you freedom, you are free!”. (Jn.8:36, CEV)
“[Freedom in Christ] It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Gal.5:1, NIV)
“Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.” (1Pe.2:16, NIV)

 


Minors And Majors In Order

graph

 

How far up on the list have we let “minor” items inch toward “major” positions in recent years? Habits, indulgences and expenditures tend to creep ever upward among priorities and can eventually press biblically-based convictions out of position.  May the Lord help us to keep things in the order that the wisdom of biblical values would put them.
“First things first. Your business is life, not death. Follow me. Pursue life.” (Matt.8:22, Msg)


 

Listen to a short audio file of  MARTY  GABLER  speaking on
“The Voice Of God In Action.”
 CLICK ON THIS LINK:
http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-26T13_27_21-08_00


Come On!

feet waterThat “BID me COME” is in the heart of all of us.  It is deep calling unto deep and JESUS is saying to us too, “COME ON!”  There is no need for us to live a watered-down version of what God had in mind for our lifetime.  We don’t have to leave a wimpy, skimpy heritage.  Fear may hold us in the boat and tempt us to refuse the dominion mandate, but there is a stronger force at work in us.  There is a heart’s cry, “Lord, BID me COME.”  We may consider just stepping back from sonship and dominion because we have not seen it or lived it vividly yet, but dominion is not about being an experienced son, it is about being an obedient son.  There will be times in all of us that the cry of “BID me COME” stirs in our breast and we have a choice to respond to the Lord’s, “Come on.” 
(This is the fourth excerpt from the article “Bid Me Come” written by Kathy Gabler in Volume 18 Issue 3 of SEEC Magazine. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)

 


Not Obsess Over Difficult People

difficult people


Keep Out! #2–May the power of the Word of God
and enablement of the Holy Spirit help us keep out
tendencies to obsess over difficult people.

“Forget about what’s happened;  don’t keep going over
old history.  19  Be alert, be present. I’m about to do
something brand-new…” (Isa.43:18-19a, Msg)


 

Listen to a short audio file of MELISSA GABLER speaking on 

CLICK ON THIS LINK: “Everything Is Set Up For You To Cross The Finish Line.”

 


To Do What Jesus Did

walk waterThat “bid me come” cry came out of the yearning to do what Jesus was doing.  That cry came out of an inner knowing that he was born to walk on water.  I don’t know if you are ready to hear it, but we too were born to walk on water.  It is in our spiritual DNA.  It is in there to do what Jesus did, to live like Jesus lived, confident that man still has dominion over the earth and its natural elements just as God originally intended in Genesis.  Jesus’ answer confirms this.  He said to Peter, “Come on.”  “BID me COME,” was Peter saying “Let me do what you are doing.  Let me walk in dominion over the sea.  Lord, BID me COME,” and Jesus said, “COME ON.”  Sinking was not Peter’s lack of faith in Jesus.  He was thoroughly confident in who Jesus was and the authority He walked in or his feet would not have even been wet.  The reason Peter sank was because he walked in dominion for a few moments but then suddenly doubted he could do that!
(This is the third excerpt from the article “Bid Me Come” written by Kathy Gabler in Volume 18 Issue 3 of SEEC Magazine. Excerpts are posted on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.)