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Curtain Rising

curtain risingThough I started with the numbers and their significance (20 and 14 in Friday’s post), they were not the seed thought for this article, rather they were a confirming afterthought that caught my attention.  The seed has been in my thoughts for several weeks because I have been seeing God’s hand moving behind a curtain on a stage.  That has kept me anticipating the curtain rising in my understanding.  Little by little an expectation has grown in me that we are about to see many things the Holy Spirit has been adjusting, rearranging, developing, redeeming, restoring and maturing.  I don’t think there will be some colorful, feel good, fairytale play behind those curtains, rather a stage set with details that bring clarity and a God-perspective that equips us, literally showing us another way to think and perceive and prevail.  I have a feeling the curtain will rise on insights that adjust our mode of operation and strategies and change our outcomes.  

(This is the third excerpt from Kathy’s article “Mature Son Results” * SEEC Magazine Volume 17 Issue 6)

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A Door Of Opportunity

In this year we can do what we could not do 100 years ago, even 50 years ago.  We ministered to the Attorney General in another opendoor2country while he was in the reception area of his president’s office waiting for his appointment. We spoke with him over the phone connection of a laptop computer. 

We just received the annual report from our server for our blog page (martygabler.com). In 2012, 60 countries visited our blog page but in 2013, 78 countries visited our blog page. We receive regular hits from several Middle East countries including Israel. 

Within minutes of their occurrence, we receive reports of miracles and miraculous intervention from the other side of the globe. We can put someone in another country inside 24 hours or put training materials there within a few days or put materials there in a few seconds by emailing files. This, indeed, is the day the Lord has made so. . . we will take advantage of every means and media to preach the Kingdom of God (Lk.4:43; 9:2; 9:60), for a wide door of opportunity is open to us in 2014.

“For a wide door of opportunity for effectual [service] has opened to me [there, a great and promising one], and [there are] many adversaries.” (1Cor.16:9, Amp)

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SEEC Kingdom Conference * Theme: “Thy Kingdom Come”
March 5-7, 2014 * Grace International Church * Willis, TX
Speakers: Jim Hodges, Dr. Don Crum, Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler, Simon Purvis
“. . .he talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:3)
seecministries.org   *   www.graceic.org


Mature Son Results

In my last SEEC Magazine article I talked about twenty being the biblical number for expectancy, the kind of expectancy that looking forwardcomes at the point when battles are finally won or preparation finally brings results or the point when process yields fruit or the point when equipping fulfills its purpose.  I believe the “20” in the coming year of 2014 re-emphasizes the focus on an expectation to see and walk in different results.  Of course, we have been in the 2000’s for 13 years already, but the 14 in 2014, adds the significance of a time coming when “as it is in heaven” processes come to completion and are unshakably established in our lives.  Putting all those concepts together raises my anticipation for the coming year, particularly concerning long term battles.  I have an expectation that the completion of spiritual, God-orchestrated processes is going to equip us as sons of God and equip us to get to mature son results. 

(This is the second excerpt from Kathy’s article “Mature Son Results” * SEEC Magazine Volume 17 Issue 6)

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SEEC Kingdom Conference * Theme: “Thy Kingdom Come”
March 5-7, 2014 * Grace International Church * Willis, TX
Speakers: Jim Hodges, Dr. Don Crum, Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler, Simon Purvis
“. . .he talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:3)
seecministries.org   *   www.graceic.org

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New Year For The Battle-Weary

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If you are battle-weary, I believe the new year, 2014, will bring welcomed changes.  I’m not implying battles will stop suddenly and everybody goes on vacation.  I’m saying many long-term battles will end because you finally win.  “Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around” (MSG, Pro 13:12)I expect some sudden good breaks in the year to come.  

(This is the first excerpt from Kathy’s article “Mature Son Results” * SEEC Magazine Volume 17 Issue 6)

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In this 2 min. audio encouragement Kathy
declares: “Your Redeemer lives and He is
able to buy back time that the locusts have eaten.”
CLICK ON THIS LINK to listen: http://martygabler.podomatic.com/entry/2013-10-14T04_56_06-07_00

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Enhanced Abilities

People workingIn 2014 God will enhance our abilities, talents and skills for the Kingdom, for income, for ministry—to be more effective.  Ex 36:2  “Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab along with all whom GOD had gifted with the ability to work skillfully with their hands. The MEN WERE EAGER to get started and ENGAGE IN THE WORK.”  The success of these men was not the simple fact that God had given them skills but that they were available and willing to apply them.

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SEEC Kingdom Conference * Theme: “Thy Kingdom Come”
March 5-7, 2014 * Grace International Church * Willis, TX
Speakers: Jim Hodges, Dr. Don Crum, Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler, Simon Purvis
“. . .he talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:3)
seecministries.org   *   www.graceic.org

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Creative Insights In 2014

In 2014 God is giving us loving and creative insights into impacting people’s lives.  People in this present culture are not ????????????????????????????????wondering whether or not they will go to heaven or hell if they die, they are concerned whether they have a purpose and what they will do if they continue to have to deal with present moral and cultural challenges.  God will speak to us about what He is concerned about in a person’s life while steering us away from pet peeves (religious pet peeves and pet peeves formed from our family paradigms) so that we can effectively impact them with His love and compassion.

**Live an exemplary life among the natives so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they’ll be won over to God’s side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives. (1Pe 2:12,Msg)

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SEEC Kingdom Conference * Theme: “Thy Kingdom Come”
March 5-7, 2014 * Grace International Church * Willis, TX
Speakers: Jim Hodges, Dr. Don Crum, Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler, Simon Purvis
“. . .he talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:3)
seecministries.org   *   www.graceic.org

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Here’s To Your Growth In 2014

May the Lord make the coming year, the people, circumstances and time of it, a fertile ground for your purpose and destiny to grow in.  May you grow beyond all the bounds of what you have been told you would never be and never accomplish.  May you Oak bigoutgrow the small view and reputation that family, acquaintances and culture have believed they had every right to keep you in.  May you sprout out on every branch and may every bloom become valuable fruit.  May you labor under and rejoice and revel in awesome, excruciating growing pains that bring you to the height of your Lord’s expectations for you in this year.  No more withering, no more stunted growth but God-enabled enlargement, production, extension, multiplication and proliferation be unto you for the glory and the Name’s sake of our LORD JESUS CHRIST and His fame in the earth.

And. . . may you declare each point of this declaration until it is a part of you and the doubts in you are crushed beneath the weight of these God-inducing possibilities. 

* * * “God sent me to announce the year of his grace—a celebration of God’s destruction of our enemies—and to comfort all who mourn,  To care for the needs of all who mourn in Zion, give them bouquets of roses instead of ashes,  Messages of joy instead of news of doom, a praising heart instead of a languid spirit.  RENAME THEM ‘OAKS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS‘ PLANTED BY GOD TO DISPLAY HIS GLORY.” (Isa.61:2-3, Msg)

 

God Delivers From Destructive Heritage

In 2014 God will deliver people from destructive heritage. Our merciful and caring God wants to deliver people from the illnesses and/or diseases that their parents had; such as heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, blood issues and mental issues as well as others. 

Family walkingHe wants to deliver people from out of the same rut a parent was in; e.g., poverty, stubbornness, temper, anger, dependency on alcohol, drugs or personalities.

I DECLARE that we are coming out of the defeat of generational curses and setting a victorious course for our generation and generations to come. We will enter into and possess promises that former generations never embraced.

Heb.4:6  “Seeing then that the promise remains over [from past times] for some to enter that rest, and that those who formerly were given the good news about it and the opportunity, failed to appropriate it and did not enter because of disobedience,

7 Again He sets a definite day, [a new] Today, [and gives another opportunity of securing that rest] saying through David after so long a time in the words already quoted, Today, if you would hear His voice and when you hear it, do not harden your hearts.”(Heb.4:6-7, Amp)

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SEEC Kingdom Conference * Theme: “Thy Kingdom Come”
March 5-7, 2014 * Grace International Church * Willis, TX
Speakers: Jim Hodges, Dr. Don Crum, Marty Gabler, Kathy Gabler, Melissa Gabler, Simon Purvis
“. . .he talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:3)
seecministries.org   *   www.graceic.org

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Engaging God’s Design For 2014

architecture house pencil2014 is the time period the Lord has made (Ps.118:24). We will rejoice because the Lord has made it in keeping with His purposes and plans. It is a time period that we may not thoroughly understand nor have a complete grasp of. Yet, the times are in His hand (Ps.31:15). Throughout 2014 we will continue to rejoice because the all-wise God is not behind the times nor even trying to catch up. He has already stepped out into tomorrow and bids us come and partake in His worthy enterprise and we will engage His design with energy and expectation of the extraordinary. May the Lord grant you every enabling blessing for His Kingdom purposes in 2014.  Love, Marty & Kathy

 

“So shall you know skillful and godly Wisdom to be thus to your life; if you find it, then shall there be a future and a reward, and your hope and expectation shall not be cut off.” (Prov.24:14, Amp)

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Expectancy For The Extraordinary

waterfall-over-manMay the Lord wash and cleanse you from every failure, every doubt and every judgment from others so that you may enter the New Year with expectancy for the extraordinary of Jahweh all through the coming year.

“26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” (Eph.5:26-27

 

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Lifestyle And Purpose

excerciseI have heard a lot of talk about going on a diet for the New Year. What I believe the Lord has been wanting to get across to me is not so much the concept of “diet” but rather the concept of “lifestyle.”  We don’t need to change meals so much as we need to change our lifestyle. The meals don’t determine the lifestyle, the lifestyle determines the meals and all the other things that accompany healthy living (including exercise). In order to be effective in our Kingdom purpose, we must live a lifestyle that serves that purpose.

“They will eat the fruit of their lifestyle. . .” (Prov.1:31, GW)

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End Well To Begin Well

child-facing-sunriseAs the people of God assemble on this Sunday, may they realize the value of ending the old year well that they may begin the new one well. May they turn from the uncompleted tasks and the failures of the past year that is behind them; turn from those things that seem to be accusing them and threatening them of repetition in the future. May they, in concerted determination, turn and face and bless and praise Jahweh who is the wise Securer of the future of His people, and move forward with faith in Him alone.

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jer.29:11, NKJV)

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Taking Good Counsel

New Year 2014We are all likely to be making plans and setting goals for 2014 and beyond. Our basic plan (that promises to be good throughout the whole year) might should be to take good counsel and accept correction— that’s the way to live wisely and well. We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails. 

“Take good counsel and accept correction— that’s the way to live wisely and well.  21  We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails.” (Prov.19:20-21, Msg)

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Dreams Visions And Prophecy

Dreams, Visions and Prophecy Conference  *  January 25-26, 2013

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You are invited to the Dreams, Visions And Prophecy Conference.  * NO FEE *
Please prayerfully consider this equipping event for your family, nation and future.

Schedule:
Friday:   7pm–Worship & Teaching
Saturday:  9:30am — 1pm
We want to have plenty of time after each speaker for ministry and activation.

**There will be a nursery available ONLY for the Friday night meeting.**

Grace International Church info and map:  www.graceic.org

 If you plan to attend we would like to know.
Please CLICK HERE to send us a message letting us know you will be there.

 Recommended Hotel: Comfort Inn * 1115 League Line Rd * Conroe, TX 77303 * 936-890-2811

 

What of the New Year? — Keep On Knocking

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What of the New Year? — Keep On Knocking

We will keep asking and seeking and knocking in 2013 that we may see those victories that we did not see in 2012. Just as the woman with the issue of blood pushed her way past the crowd around Jesus that she might touch Him and be whole, just so we will push past the obstacles and nay sayers that are between us and victory. We will ask, we will seek and we will knock all the way to the door of 2014… and beyond!

7 “Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you.

8 For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, [the door] will be opened.” (Matt.7:7-8,Amp)


What of the New Year? — The Path of Life

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What of the New Year? — The Path of Life

May the Lord prosper you in the path of life that He has ordained for you in 2013. May He show you the life He has placed in that path for you and may you impart life in that ordained path. And when you have gone down that path this year, there will be many who will never be the same because you are a bearer of His life which is redemptive. Joy to you all year.

“You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” (Ps.16:11, Amp)


What of the New Year?–The Unexpected Positive

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What of the New Year?–The Unexpected Positive

It would seem that typically when “unexpected” is mentioned our minds tend to go toward the negative. BUT Jahweh is the God of the unexpected positive: grace when we don’t expect it, mercy when we don’t expect it, a Hand up and out when we don’t expect it. (Acts 12:5-16; “they were astonished”)

May the Lord give you unexpected surprises that delight your heart in 2013.

“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1Cor.2:9)


What of the New Year? — Thoughts, Plans & Inventions

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What of the New Year? — Thoughts, Plans & Inventions

The Psalmist declares he is aware that He is included in God’s thoughts. One of the meanings of “thoughts” (Jer.29:11) is “an invention.” God has a plan for you in 2013 and, if necessary, He will INVENT required elements to work together to get you to that goal that glorifies Him and serves His purposes. He is beneficent and He is creative.

“thoughts”: a device, a plan, a purpose, AN INVENTION (Thayer)

“For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.” (Jer.29:11, Amp)


What of the New Year? — Paths & Old History

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What of the New Year? — Paths & Old History

16-This is what God says, the God who builds a road right through the ocean, who carves a path through pounding waves…

18-“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. It’s bursting out! Don’t you see it?
There it is! I’m making a road through the desert,  rivers in the badlands. (Isa.43:16, 18-19, Msg)