The Lord has given me heart to see others brought into His Kingdom. My desire is to see people set free and delivered from the hold Satan has on their lives. Over the years we've seen the sinner repent, sick healed, the down trodden lifted up, and those bound by drugs, alcohol, depression, hatred, or unforgiveness loosed from their bondage. 

When you made Jesus the Lord of your life, it was a free gift given by the Almighty God Himself, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus' parting words before ascending into Heaven were, "GO, preach the good news, bringing others into My Kingdom." This is your mandate as a born again Child of Daddy God.

The following is a song the Lord gave me as a reminder of what He expects of us, His children.

Freely

Jesus said in Matthew ten,

Go heal the sick and raise the dead.

I send you out as sheep among the wolves.

Preach the good news of the Kingdom

By My Spirit there is freedom.

All they have to do is just believe.

Jesus said if you believe

I will go with you all the way.

I am your strength, your comforter and guide.

Share the gospel with your neighbor.

In My Name you have favor.

Now share these things that others will receive.

(chorus)

Freely you've received, now freely give.

The precious Blood of Jesus

Was shed that you might live.

He gave you life eternal,

Countless blessings now are yours.

Freely you've received, now freely give.

Song by

Pam Branstetter

We have been set free from the bondage of sin. It no longer has dominion in our lives. Now what will you do with that freedom?

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities For their is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.

Romans 13:1-2

According to this passage, authority comes from God. No matter what we think about those rule over us, according to this passage, God has put them in that position for such a time as He sees fit. 

We've all heard people say, "I submit to God and God alone. No one can tell me what to do." I've been guilty of this myself. However, without submission to the governing authorities we bring judgment on ourselves.

You might say, "What about those who go against God's laws? We know His will is for us to submit to the law, but doesn't God's law override man's law?" YES!!!!

The book of Daniel has great examples of this. The Jews were taken into captivity. Among them were Daniel and his three friends. All the captive slaves were given a strict diet which contradicted God's laws concerning food. Not wanting to defile themselves, they asked the guard if they could have only vegetables and water for ten days as a test of comparison with the other slaves condition. They didn't demand their own way, they asked permission and God saw them through.

We all know how the three Hebrew children who were to bow and worship a graven image or face being thrown in a fiery furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered with a respectful attitude, "I'm sorry, oh King, but we will not worship other gods!"

Because of their attitude of respect to those in authority, the three men of God were promoted and the Great Creator was glorified! Yes, they were thrown into the fiery furnace, but God delivered them. 

There are many other instances throughout the Bible how submitting to governing authorities brought glory to God. We have a choice to make today. Will we submit to those God has placed over us and bring glory to His name, or will be rebellious and bring judgement on ourselves? We may not always agree with authority, but we must honor their position and perhaps even learn something in the process.

Get out of debt, Save more money, Live within my budget, Lose weight, Eat healthy! These are just a few resolutions people will be making for 2016. While they are all good and profitable, what about our relationship with Abba Father, Daddy God? It's easy spending our valuable time on natural things, but what about our spiritual life, the things that last throughout eternity?

God doesn't want your leftovers! He wants first place. He wants your heart and your life!

Daddy God has good plans for you, for your benefit and for His glory! In 2016 He desires you to prosper and be in health as your soul prospers. 

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that you might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.

Colossians 1:9-11

Father God's desire for you this year is to walk closer to Him, to have a more intimate relationship with Him. We accomplish this by staying in His Word and in prayer. He longs to hear from you today. His love for you is far greater than you can imagine. This new year allow His love to permeate your being. Purpose to spend time basking in His presence as you learn to live in His mercy and grace.

Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Colossians 3:16