Relying on the World

Relying on the World

In today’s times we are taught to believe that doing well is having an 850 credit score, that driving off the car lot with no money down is what we should look to do, that having an American Express card with no monthly limit is they way to go, we were programmed by Satan to trust in the credit of the world instead of relying on the words of Jesus Christ.

God never intended for man to live the way we are living, but Satan has programmed mankind to operate outside of the wisdom of the word of God for it is written, “Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” Luke 4:4

The entire world operates in the system of living indebted to someone else, and the United States has not learned it’s lesson yet, when the Bible says, “Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8

The number one reason why people do not show love toward one another is because they are angry at each other over unpaid debts.

Many of us have come to depend on the system of the world to provide for our everyday needs, just as the children of Israel made this same mistake when counting on Egypt to be their provider rather than God for it is written, “Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.” Isaiah 30:1-3

Jesus left us a very important message on how not to rely on the system of the world for it is written, “Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? Or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:31-34

This is a very different way of thinking from how you and I were raised in this world, to think that God would provide our every need would be unheard of.

But God provided for his people daily while they were in the wilderness for it is written, “And when the children of Israel saw it, they said one to another, It is manna: for they wondered not what it was. And Moses said unto them, this is the bread which the LORD has given you to eat. This is the thing which the LORD has commanded, Gather of it every man according to his eating, an om er for every man, according to the number of your persons; take ye every man for them which are in his tents. And the children of Israel did so, and gathered, some more, some less. And when they did mete it with an om er, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating. And Moses said, Let no man leave of it till the morning. Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and stank: and Moses was wroth with them.” Exodus 16:15-20

People have been disobedient for a long time, God wants to provide for us daily but we want to store up things so that we don’t need to trust in God to provide.

“And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws? See, for that the LORD hath given you the Sabbath, therefore he gives you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.” Exodus 16:28-29

Jesus teaches us not to rely on credit, not to rely on the ways of the world, but to trust in him for it is written, “And he said unto them, when I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, nothing.” Luke 22:35

Jesus sent his disciples out into the world without credit, without relying on money, without some worldly connection, to preach the gospel and they did not lack anything for it was written, “ But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

Many of us will not trust in the words of our Lord and Savior, but instead will trust in the world to provide their everyday needs. This world’s system will always come up short for it is written, “ But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remains, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passes away. I Corinthians 7:29-31

But all that will trust in the world’s system are foolish to do so for it is written, “the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.” Proverbs 13:22

Look how God provided for his people, “And I have given you a land for which ye did not labor, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and olive yards which ye planted not do ye eat.” Joshua 24: 13

If we would only be smart enough to trust in the words of Jesus we would witness men giving to one another with the love of God for it is written, “ The multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.” Acts 4:32-35

God is in the giving business, not the lending business for it is written, “ Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” Luke 6:38

God intended for all mankind to love his neighbor as he loves himself, not to look for opportunities to take advantage of him for it is written, “Every man according as he purpose in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver. II Corinthians 9:7

So I pray that you no longer trust in the credit of the world and look not to Egypt to help you in your time of need, but that you will turn to the Lord your God and that you begin to trust in the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that He may gladly provide for you for it is written, “ God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.” II Corinthians 9:8

No more worldly way of living, but pray this prayer that you may never fall back into the world, “ Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.” Proverb 30: 8-9

Until next time I love you

Minister Lamar F. Porter

11/5/2010

The Accuser of the Brethren

The accuser of the brethren

All temptation in this world comes from Satan, he is referred to as the tempter for it is written, “And when the tempter came to him, he said, if thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Matthew 4:3

And again “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.” Matthew 4:1

Satan is the lowest form of creature there is, he is a double agent, a two faced rat, the same entity that temps mankind is the same entity that goes before God to accuse us of the sin we have committed as a result of his temptations for it is written, “ The accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” Revelation 12:10

He plays us, looking to prove that we are not worthy of God’s love.

He means to have us feel unworthy of God’s love, to cause guilt to settle into our minds, stop listening to him!

He is a liar and the chief of lies for it is written, “your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. John 8:44

Today we will be clearing up some of these myths.
First of all let us know that on our own, that no one is worthy of God’s love for it is written, “ There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understands, there is none that seeks after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, no, not one. Romans 3:10-12
And again, “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. And there is none that calls upon thy name that stirs up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities.” Isaiah 64: 6-7
Again finally, “ so like wise you, when you shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, we are unprofitable servants, and we have done that which was our duty to do.” Luke 17:10

It is by faith in Jesus and his blood that we are seen as worthy for it is written, “ For by grace are we saved through faith and not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

This should clear up some of your self-guilt of feeling not worthy, which has been told to you by the accuser of the brethren (Satan).

Now let us focus on not giving the enemy any ammunition to accuse us before our Lord God.

The second thing we must understand is the responsibility that comes with the gift of God, understand what is expected of us as servants of God through faith in Jesus Christ.

We are to become a new creature in Christ, no longer obeying our old ways, living under the temptation of the devil for it is written, “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;” Ephesians 4:22

We are to no longer obey the will of our flesh for it is written, “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would walk in the spirit and you will not obey the things of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16-17

We are to present our bodies a living sacrifice holy and acceptable unto God which is our reasonable services.” Roman 12:1

When we do this it puts us in the position of, “Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed.” II Corinthians 6:3

Therefore Satan cannot accurately blame or accuse us of something we are not doing.

No longer are we to use our time with idol things such as, television, politics, comedy clubs, and night life, we are to, “ Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Joshua 1:8

The accuser wants us to take the ways of God lightly he wants to have something to say bad about you to God.

The third and final thing we must do is to operate in truth that we must be light in a dark world for it is written, “ For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. III John 1:3-4

And again, “ I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.” II John 1:4

When we learn to live our lives according to Christ Jesus we will walk in the truth and the accuser of the brethren (Satan) will no longer be able to tempt us and therefore he has nothing to accuse us of before God.

Jesus taught us the importance of walking in truth for it is written, “Whosoever come to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digs deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.” Luke 6:47-48

Live your life upon the word of God and have the foundation of the Rock (Jesus Christ) and the accuser of us all will not be victorious in your life.

Until next time I love you

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

11/ 4/ 2010

Is everyone to be Married?

Marriage

In today’s society marriage can be a very confusing topic of discussion, the world has deemed marriage to be quite different from what God has.

Marriage is a wonderful union between a man and a woman brought together by God to fulfill the will of God in both of, their lives.

So then, are all men and women to be married?

Today we will be finding out what The Word of God says in regards to Marriage.

There has been a great misconception being taught in the church today, teaching that all men and all women are to be married.

Many have taken the scriptures out of contexts looking to meet their own agendas, quoting, “ The Lord God saying, “ It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” Genesis 2:18

Many have taught that this passage of scripture was pertaining to all mankind, when in truth, as it was quoted in Genesis 2:18 it was only pertaining to a certain man named Adam in this text.

The Bible never contradicts itself, so if all men and women were meant to be married then why does the Bible state the opposite of that teaching for it is written, “His (Jesus) disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. But he said unto them, “ All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. For there are some eunuchs (unmarried), which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs (unmarried) for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.” Matthew 19:10-13

A eunuch is a man that has been castrated or a man that chooses to live their life unmarried and not fornicating.

Jesus lets us know in this passage of scripture that some people were ordained before the foundation of the world that they were not to marry but to serve God fully in everyway one example was John the Baptist.

Look what the Bible says about men and marriage, “ But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried cares for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: But he that is married cares for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.” I Corinthians 7:32-33

And again look what it says about women and marriage, “ there is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married cares for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.” I Corinthians 7:34

Marriage is a wonderful thing for those who God has chosen to be married it offers many wonderful benefits to those that are involved. Much Joy and happiness comes with the union of man and woman, many days of warmth, love, caring, and maybe even children.

The Bible says, “Whoso finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of the LORD.” Proverbs 18:22

But this statement only applies to the wife found in proverbs 31 and does not apply to all women, only the virtuous woman, which is described in the Bible for it is written, “ who can find a virtuous woman for her price is far above rubies?” Proverbs 31:10

But to preach that all are to be married is simply not the truth for it is written, “ So then he that gives her in marriage does well; but he that gives her not in marriage does better.” I Corinthians 7:38

“The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. But she is happier if she abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.”
I Corinthians 7: 39-40

The Apostle Paul is the writer of this quote and he says that a woman will be happier being single and only living their life serving God.

No one can truly gage the happiness of another, but I can’t picture anything we could ever do here on earth with another person exceeding the happiness that comes with serving God.

Brothers and Sisters don’t get caught up in lies; if you can truly serve God and be married then God has truly placed the two of you together.

But if you are struggling to fulfill the will of God in your life because of the want of being married, then don’t lose your soul looking to please the opposite sex.

God bless you and much love on your journey for eternal life in Christ Jesus

Until next time

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

11/3/2010

Many are called but few are chosen

Many are called but few are chosen

In today’s times the Word of God is evil spoken of, due to the overwhelming number of messengers that claim that they were called by God to preach the gospel.

The call for discipleship is wide and broad and it is extended to all mankind.

Jesus once reported a certain man saying, “ Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:61-62 this man was called but not chosen.

Jesus extended discipleship to another man and he said, “Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Jesus said unto him, let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:59-60 this man was called but not chosen.

The Bible says that any man chosen to go to war for God that is concerned or entangled In the things of this world can not fight on behalf of God, For It is written, “No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. II Timothy 2:4

If you are concern and full of cares for the things of this world, then you may be called, but you were not chosen.

God’s elect are hand picked by Him and were chosen before the foundation of the earth.

Jesus hand picked his disciples for it is written, “And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Mark 1:17

John the Baptist was chosen before he was conceived in his mother’s womb for it is written, “ Fear not, Zachariah: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shall call his name John. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. Luke 1:13 & 15

Jesus said to ananius that Paul was a chosen vessel unto him as well for it is written, “But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Acts 9:15-16

Jesus said that all those who God has given him for the work of the kingdom will not be lost for it is written, “ My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one. John 10:27-30

But the Bible does say, “ and all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him (Satan), whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” Revelation 13:8

There are many people today representing Jesus Christ, but not all of them were chosen for it is written “ Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matthew 7:21-23

And again, “And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. Matthew 24:11

The Truth of God’s word can only be delivered by a messenger that he himself has chosen to preach his truth for it is written, “ And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:15

But there are many self made messengers that were not called or chosen for it is written, “ For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. Titus 1:10-16

They are the uncalled teaching untruths for it is written, “For as much as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment.” Acts 15:24


Many walked with Jesus and they were called but they were not chosen for it is written, “After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.” Luke 10:1

And again these same seventy showed that they were not chosen for it is written, “ Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, this is an hard saying; who can hear it? From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him” John 6:60 &66
“Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. And he said, therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.” John 6:64-65

Jesus said to the twelve are you going to leave also? And they responded, “ Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.” John 6:68-69

Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? He spoke of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.” John 6:70-71

Many are called but few are chosen. It is not a choice to discipleship it is a destiny if your name is written in the book of the lamb before the foundation of the earth for it is written, “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him (Satan), whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Revelation 13:8

Many are called but few are chosen, Jesus already knows who it is that is falsely representing him. Jesus knows who is preaching in his name for money, preaching in his name for praise of men, preaching in his name for women, preaching in his name for fame and fortune, for their own glory.

Jesus says leave the un-chosen alone in their deeds, until the day of harvest and he will separate the chosen from the none chosen, the wheat from the tares, the sheep from the goats for it is written, “When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.” Matthew 25:31-33

Jesus also said let them alone in their religious practices stating that, “Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch (Hell). Matthew 15:14

Those who are truly called know that they are chosen and will suffer and be hated by the world for Jesus namesake for it is written, “Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.” Matthew 24:9

And those that fall into the category of the many called but not chosen, will continue to believe a lie, fooling only themselves with the wide acceptance of the world, with their praise of their theologian degrees and ordinations of men, with their largely populated synagogues/churches, and their abundance of material wealth, until the day of our Lord and Savor’s return.

Then and only then will Jesus say to those who are not truly chosen, “ then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:23

If you are truly chosen of God then the following is also true about you;

Paul’s ordination was not give to him by man but by God, Paul’s knowledge was not obtained by man but also given to him by God for it is written, “Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Galatians 1:1

The Bible says, “ examine yourselves to whether you be in the truth.”

Until next time I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

10/26/2010

Obedient to the will of God

Obedient to the will of God

Many of us today go about life looking to fulfill our goals, our desirers, our dreams, but is that what we were born to do?

Were we put on this earth to do our will or to do the will of God?

Many of us as adults have not been about God’s will, but Jesus at the age of twelve was all about the fulfillment of God’s will for it is written, “ and he said unto them, how is it that you sought me did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business? Luke 2:49

Many people today are all about their own business, and have no regard for God, this should not be.

The Bible says that we are to, “present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which is our reasonable service.” Romans 12:1

Jesus told us that, “ who so ever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Matthew 12:50

Are you the brother of Jesus, are you the sister of our Lord and Savoir, and are you the mother of the Messiah?

Many of us today make the mistake of thinking that sacrificing time for God is the same as doing his will. But God will have obedience and not sacrifice; attending a church is not doing the will of God, writing a check is not doing the will of God, being a member of a religious organization is not doing the will of God, for it is written, “ This people draw nigh unto me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.” Matthew 15:8

I pray that you are not living the life of a hypocrite, saying that you are doing the will of God, but truly doing the will of the world (Satan) for it is written, “ but what think you? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work today in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented and went. And he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, the first. Jesus said unto them, Very I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.” Matthew 21:28-31

Are we truly doing our Fathers will or doing our own version of His will?

No one can truly do the will of God unless there is a calling on their life by God for it is written, “ Many are called but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14

When a person is called by God then they are lead by the Spirit of God, and if you are lead by the spirit of God, then you are not lead by your own lust (will) for it is written, “ but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust (will) and enticed. Then when lust (their will) has conceived, it brings forth sin and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death.” James 1:14-15

Are we being lead by the Spirit of God, when making our decision or are we influenced by another spirit?

Jesus confronted some religious leaders about not doing the will of God, but doing the will of another spirit for it is written, “You are of your father the devil, and the lusts (will) of your father you will do.” John 8:44

We have to ask ourselves, did the Spirit of God lead us to do this, was it God’s will that I should covet after riches or the will of my own, was it God’s will that I should purchase that new car or was it my own, was it the will of God that I should marry that man or marry that woman or was it my own will?

What are you being lead by, is it your career, a woman, a man, your children, money, or
Fame? Are you living the life of someone who is doing the will of God?

Phillip was lead by the Spirit to preach to the Ethiopian for it is written, “ The Spirit said unto Phillip, go near and join thyself to this chariot.” Acts 8:29

Peter was lead by the Spirit to preach to the people of Joppa for it is written, “ while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, behold, three men seek thee. Arise therefore and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.” Acts 10:19-20

Abraham was lead by the Spirit of God to move to a different location for it is written, “ Now the Lord had said unto Abram, get thee out of thy country and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show you.” Genesis 12:1

We have to ask ourselves, did the Lord send us to teach these people the Word or did we do it on our own, were we told to move to a certain location or did we go about it on our own, did the Lord lead us to build that church or did we do it on our own, was that marriage of yours put together by God or did you do it on your own?

It is obvious that we have our own will, but would not our lives be better doing the will of God?

Jesus has his own will but preferred that the will of God be done for it is written, “ Father, if you be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but your will be done.” Luke 22:41-42

God has a plan for our lives and would prefer that we be obedient to His will and not to have us go about our own will, while halfway serving Him.

Jesus even taught us to pray that the will of God be done in our lives for it is written, “ Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come. Thy (God’s) will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10

The example of not obeying the will of God can be found in King Saul, God told Saul to do one thing and he did another, so God sent his prophet to tell him of his mistake for it is written, “ And Samuel said to Saul, Thou has done foolishly: thou has not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the Lord have established thy kingdom upon Israel forever.” I Samuel 13:13

Another example of a person doing his own will was Jonah for it is written, “ But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tar shish from the presence of the Lord.” Jonah 1:3

But because there was a calling on Jonah’s life God’s will was still accomplished in his life for it is written, “ And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time, saying, arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord.” Jonah 3:1-3

I pray that you are and will be obedient to the will of God, that you may fulfill your purpose here on earth.

Until next time I love you,

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

10/8/2010

Self-Examination

Self-Examination

When a person does not quite know what is happening to them physically they will attend a doctor for an examination. Sometimes it is not quite that serious and at this point the person performs a self-examination.

In a world where any and everything goes, one might have such a need of a spiritual self- examination.

Satan is the god of this world and has deceived many into believing all sorts of evil things for it is written, “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” 2nd Corinthians 4:3-4

When we begin exalting ourselves, thinking we are better than others, justifying our wrong doings, we may have lost our way.

The Bible says, “ Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know not, your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except you be reprobates? ” 2nd Corinthians 13:5

Many of us have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savoir, but have began to walk about living as thought we have never met him.

The Bible says, “ This people draw nigh unto me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Matthew 15:8-9

And again, “For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.” Romans 10:2-3

This type of behavior should not be found in a servant of Christ, however we are all subject to losing our way if we do not examine ourselves daily in the Word of God for it is written, “ be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was. But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty (The Holy Bible), and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” James 1:22-25

While going about our everyday life we are to examine ourselves hour by hour, minute by minute, to whether we are living the life of a follower of Christ, not taking a break from the Word of God to flirt with some lady, not ignoring God’s ways to yell obscenities with your friends about a football game, being forever conscious of the ways of God that we be not found guilty upon his return for it is written, “ take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” Luke 21: 34-36

Jesus is scheduled to return according to the scriptures, I pray that we do not lose sight of this fact and begin to examine ourselves less and less.

Jesus shared a story with us about two men, one was a religious man which attend church every week and gave financially to that organization, the other was not a follower of religion and did not spend much time in a church.

One of these two was wise enough to examine himself truthfully and the other was living a lie for it is written, “Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee (a believer in God), and the other a publican (a non believer). The Pharisee (believer) stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortionist, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican (non believer), standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.” Luke 18:10-14

Self-examination, many of us will check for breast cancer daily, some will check for wrinkles, another for hair loss, and others for prostate cancer, daily checks of the physical but nothing for the spiritual.

Beloved brothers and sisters I pray that we take our walk more seriously for it is written, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Roman 12:1-2

We are the light of this world and if our lights began to dim, how can we prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God?

We cannot become complacent! Thinking that we are doing God a favor, thinking we ought to be rewarded for living right for it is written, “ Does he (The Master) thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I say not. So likewise, when you shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, “ We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.” Luke 17: 9-10

My brothers and sisters in Christ I pray that you understand that Jesus die for the sins of the world and rose again that we may have eternal life, don’t lose your soul because you failed yourself-exam.

Until next time I love you

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministries

10/5/2010

The Truth will make you Free

“The Truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

The opposite of the truth, is a lie, and the opposite freedom is bondage.

Satan is the god of this world and has built his kingdom upon lies.

Through his lies he has brought the whole world into bondage and turns the hearts of men away from almighty God for it is written, “ But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” 2nd Corinthians 4:3-4

Satan tells us the lie that we should love money and that it will make our lives so much better but the truth is, “ the love of money is the root of all evil; which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1st Timothy 6:10

Satan tells us the lie that God will understand if you have a little sex from time to time out of wedlock, but the truth is, “ Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortionist, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1st Corinthians 6:9-10

Satan tells us the lie that we need to obsess over our flesh bodies, but the truth is, “ For bodily exercise profits little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 1st Timothy 4:8

Satan tells us the lie that we are obligated to live our lives for our Parents, our wives or husbands, our children, our brothers and sisters, and even our own selves, but the truth is, “If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:26

Satan wants to keep us all in bondage, when the key to freedom is The Word of God and it is right at our fingertips.

Satan’s number one lie is to discredit the Word of God, to keep people from trusting the contents of the Holy Bible, God’s road map to living free from this world.

Through his lies we have become enslaved by fear, fear of being protected, fear of being poor, fear of being alone, fear of making a mistake, fear of getting older, and even fear of dying.

But the truth is that “ God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and of a sound mind.” 2nd Timothy 1:7

And again, “ For as many as are lead by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.” Romans 8:14-15

Satan is a liar and the deceiver of mankind for it is written, “ You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.” John 8: 44

And again, “ And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” Revelation 12:9

Satan doesn’t want you to read the Bible because it will expose his lies.

Jesus has warned us of Satan’s deception, he told us that Satan would attack the Word of God for it is written, “ For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” 2nd Corinthians 11:13-15

The Truth of the Word of God is the only way to be free from the bondage of this evil world and Satan’s lies for it is written, “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, “if you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32

Satan wants people to be discouraged from the Word of God, he wants them to fall for his deception, by placing false preachers in the church for it is written, “ For then shall arise false christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; in so much that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” Matthew 24:24

Satan has equipped his false preachers with such great lies that they are able to deceive most of the whole world for it is written, “ Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ (I represent Christ); and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:4-5

But Jesus teaches us how to discern between Satan’s lying preachers and God’s truth speaking preachers for it is written, “ Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits (actions).

But Jesus has given us his Word (The Holy Bible) that we may not be deceived, that we may be free from this evil world for it is written, “ and all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” Revelation 13:8

Jesus has a place prepare for liars for it is written, “ But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whore mongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake, which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Revelation 21:8

Satan lie is to get you to love this world, but the truth is, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world pass away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abides forever. Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 1st John 2:15-18

Jesus teaches us that we will be hated by the world once you are free for it is written, “If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. He that hates me hates my Father also. John 15:18-23

And again, “ This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” 2nd Timothy 3:1-5

Satan wants to kill us all through his lies for it is written, “ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour; whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” 1st Peter 5:8-9

Don’t stay in bondage to Satan, escape and get free through the Word of God for it is written, “ I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. I pray not that thou should take them out of the world, but that thou should keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. John 17:14-21

Remember, “ Let God be true, but every man a liar!” Romans 3:4

Until next time I love you

Minister Lamar F. Porter

Most High God Ministers

10/1/2010