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Friday, August 30, 2013
Jesus' parables: 
The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you ... For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it." (Matthew 13:1-23)
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." {worth all you have} (Matthew 13:44-46)
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. {worth all you have} (Matthew 13:45-46)
"With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade." {starts small on earth, grows fast} (Mark 4:30-32)
"The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough." {starts small on earth, spreads fast} (Matthew 13:33)
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. {some get in, some do not} (Matthew 13:47-48)
"For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves ... So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart." {some get in, some do not} (Matthew 18:23-35)
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom ... Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open to us.' But he replied 'Truly I tell you, I do not know you.' Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." {some get in, some do not} (Matthew 25:1-13)
"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son ... For many are called, but few are chosen." {some get in, some do not} (Matthew 22:2-14)
Jesus’ Parable of the Sower [farmer] {Battle of Good versus Evil}
And he told them many things in parables, saying: "A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they had not much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched; and since they had no root they withered away. Other seeds fell upon thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears, let him hear." (Matthew 13:3-9)
Jesus’ Explanation (Matthew 13:18-23)
Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds {Battle of Good versus Evil}
Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. And the servants of the householder came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then has it weeds?' He said to them, 'An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, 'Then do you want us to go and gather them?' But he said, 'No; lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them. Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.'" (Matthew 3:24-30)
Jesus’ Explanation
Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." He answered, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of man; the field is the world, and the good seed means the sons of the kingdom; the weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the close of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the close of the age. The Son of man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and throw them into the furnace of fire; there men will weep and gnash their teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. (Matthew 13:36-43)
The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you ... For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it." (Matthew 13:1-23)
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." {worth all you have} (Matthew 13:44-46)
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. {worth all you have} (Matthew 13:45-46)
"With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade." {starts small on earth, grows fast} (Mark 4:30-32)
"The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough." {starts small on earth, spreads fast} (Matthew 13:33)
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. {some get in, some do not} (Matthew 13:47-48)
"For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves ... So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart." {some get in, some do not} (Matthew 18:23-35)
"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom ... Later the other bridesmaids came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open to us.' But he replied 'Truly I tell you, I do not know you.' Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." {some get in, some do not} (Matthew 25:1-13)
"The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son ... For many are called, but few are chosen." {some get in, some do not} (Matthew 22:2-14)
Jesus’ Parable of the Sower [farmer] {Battle of Good versus Evil}
And he told them many things in parables, saying: "A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they had not much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched; and since they had no root they withered away. Other seeds fell upon thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears, let him hear." (Matthew 13:3-9)
Jesus’ Explanation (Matthew 13:18-23)
Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds {Battle of Good versus Evil}
Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. And the servants of the householder came and said to him, 'Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then has it weeds?' He said to them, 'An enemy has done this.' The servants said to him, 'Then do you want us to go and gather them?' But he said, 'No; lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them. Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.'" (Matthew 3:24-30)
Jesus’ Explanation
Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." He answered, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of man; the field is the world, and the good seed means the sons of the kingdom; the weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the close of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the close of the age. The Son of man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and throw them into the furnace of fire; there men will weep and gnash their teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. (Matthew 13:36-43)
Expanding Your Heart With Archangel Chamuel
Working with Archangel Chamuel:
Chamuel's name means "he who sees god" or “he who seeks god” and it is
his purpose to help us see the love and godliness in each other. He
works on the pink ray of divine love and light. Rose Quarts is the stone
that works to open up your heart, and together with Chamuel's energy
and fluorite crystals of green, pink, and/or purple you become a warrior
of light. Use pink to opening your heart and your mind to more
unconditional love and compassion. Use green fluorite to help your heart
to heal as well as helping others. Use purple fluorite to help yourself
connect with a soul mate, to invoke great passion within yourself or
rekindle the memories of your soul love with your current mate.
The scent of Roses and its essence will
also help your heart to heal and open. Chamuel can help with love,
compassion, mercy, forgiveness, creativity and finding your passion, or
career path. He can assist you in overcoming any thoughts of less than
you hold about yourself and/others and he is very useful in helping with
all relationships, being in your life purpose, finding peace for
yourself and the world, and finding lost objects. Just ask for him to
connect with you and speak from your heart. That is all that is required
and he will help to light the way.
Trust with love and an open heart for
yourself and all that is, for you are becoming a human angel with
Archangel Chamuel’s loving light.
Healing your heart from past hurts it
part of the human experience and not always easy to understand when you
forget that you truly belong to each other. Relationships that continue
to grow will last a life time and beyond and should be cultivated and
cherished. Some relationships are shorter and meant to assist you
through a stage in your life and then they move on to their next
assignment. This does not mean that they love you any less that someone
who stays with you for most of your life, it is just that their contract
of friendship and support are somewhat different.
As you experience your life, there
are many significant events that reshape your view of life, how your
world works, and leads to a powerful understandings, which then lead to
change. Change is the sign of evolution and that is also part of the
life experience. You are meant to grow and evolve when you do an earth
experience and it also changes the very fabric of your universe. This is
a time of positive change and signifies a new beginning, a new
understanding of how things work, and a new way of honouring and viewing
your contracts and commitments.
Open your heart and your mind to
those around you. When you need to make a complex decision about your
life and what to do next on your journey, trust that you are surrounded
by trustworthy people and know that you are supported. Do research to
help you feel more comfortable and confident in the steps you take and
be open to receiving some heartfelt advice for someone you respect and
admire. And in the same token, remember that when someone says something
that feels hurtful to you, to not take it personally as really it is
their issue and you are not responsible for their state of being. It is
important that you keep your peace and balance for yourself and it is
for them to find that for themselves. Send them love and release any
lower thoughts you have about yourself or others.
Learn what you can from each
situation and see the love and gift is has to offer you. Review your
motives and understanding as this helps you see the bigger picture and
helps you grow beyond it. Positive resolutions are always available and
sometimes take compassion and compromise to reach that state. Remember
to see the beauty and the gift and then you will know you completed the
task at hand.
Find balance in your emotional and mental
bodies as this is something you can do for yourself to find your
footing. You know within your heart what is right and just and let that
be the guiding force that you use to find your way. You are creating a
way of being one with the earth and all that is, trust that it is
unfolding as it should.
This is a time of spiritual and emotional
growth. The way you view your very life is changing. Do not be afraid
of the path ahead, for it is filled with unexpected opportunities.
Stretch your wings and fly. You are a beautiful spark of Creator Light
and so do not underestimate yourself and the gift you give to others.
Use your creativity blended with your heart and you will find the
passion that you seek to love your life and all the gifts that the human
experience offers for your expansion and growth.
Benny Hinn
Hinn was born in Jaffa, in 1952, in the then newly-established state of Israel[3] to Palestinian Christian
parents. He was raised within the Eastern Orthodox tradition.[4]
Soon after the 1967 Arab-Israeli War (a.k.a. "The Six-Day War"), Hinn's family emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he attended but later left without graduating, the Georges Vanier Secondary School. In his books, Hinn states that his father was the mayor of Jaffa at the time of his birth, and that as a child, he was socially isolated and was handicapped by a severe stutter, but was nonetheless a first-class student.[5] These claims, however, have been disputed by critics of Hinn.[6] As a teenager in Toronto, Hinn converted from Greek Orthodoxy to Pentecostalism, eventually joining a singing troupe made up of young evangelicals. According to a 2004 CBC report on Hinn, his newfound religious devotion during this period became so intense that his family became concerned that he was turning into a religious fanatic. Hinn was taught the Bible and mentored by Dr. Winston I. Nunes of Broadview Faith Temple in Toronto.[7]
He has written that on December 21, 1973, he traveled by charter bus from Toronto to Pittsburgh to attend a "miracle service" conducted by evangelist Kathryn Kuhlman. Although he never met her personally, he often attended her "healing services" and has often cited her as an influence in his life.[5]
Upon moving to the United States, Hinn traveled to Orlando, Florida, where he founded the Orlando Christian Center in 1983. Eventually, Hinn began claiming that God was using him as a conduit for healings, and began holding healing services in his church. These new "Miracle Crusades" were soon held at large stadiums and auditoriums across the United States and the world, the first nationally televised service being held in Flint, Michigan, in 1989. During the early 1990s, Hinn launched a new daily talk show called This Is Your Day, which to this day airs clips of supposed miracles from Hinn's Miracle Crusades. The program premiered on the Trinity Broadcasting Network of Paul Crouch, who would become one of Hinn's most outspoken defenders and allies. Hinn's ministry began to rapidly grow from there, winning praise as well as criticism from fellow Christian leaders. In 1999, he stepped down as pastor of the Orlando Christian Center, moving his ministry's administrative headquarters to Grapevine, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, while hosting This Is Your Day from a television studio in Orange County, California, where he now lives with his family. His former church was renamed Faith World Church under the leadership of Clint Brown, who merged his Orlando church with Hinn's.
Ministry and theology
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Hinn conducts regular "Miracle Crusades"—revival meeting / faith healing events held in sports stadiums in major cities throughout the world. Tens of millions attend his Holy Spirit Miracle Crusades each year.[citation needed] Benny Hinn claims to have spoken to one billion people through his crusades, including memorable crusades with attendance of 7.3 million people (in three services) in India, the largest healing service in recorded history.[8][9][10] Notable individuals have credited their healing to Benny Hinn, such as Evander Holyfield, who was diagnosed with a non-compliant left ventricle, and stated that through God working through Hinn, he was healed as he had "a warm feeling" go through his chest as Hinn touched him.[11][12]
Hinn's teachings are Evangelical and charismatic, accepting the validity of spiritual gifts, and Word of Faith in origin, with a focus on financial prosperity. Some doctrine and practices that Hinn teaches would be thought unusual in mainstream Christianity.[13] The charismatic Christian community (who, according to a recent study by The Barna Group, make up 46% of United States Protestants and 36% of United States Catholics),[14] is very diverse, and Hinn's ideas would only be accepted in some constituencies.[citation needed]
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Kennedy Prophetic
when a person is dead, The body remains...you can call his name but he cant answer u, It means what has remain is just the body. But the other person who lived inside, the real that person has moved out, The Spirit is gone....He was alive because of the Spirit. When Jesus died his spirit moved out of the body, then his spirit went back into his body. But still the places where he was hit by the nails was still like that, you see??, He who gives life is the spirit of God. So if we are not humble before God, where will we Go?.Who gives life??
Iam looking at you as Two people, The other one is inside you, the spirit & the other one outside, the Body which is the house of the Spirit. He who gives life is the Spirit & the flesh is nothing.
When man of God is praying for someone & that person falls down, it means two things, The darkness which was inside that person is disappearing or that person is weak in spirit. Because when praying, It is the Spirit controlling the spirit. So if man of God spirit is strong & ours weak, we fall down indeed...but if the person he is praying for is also strong, He cant fall down.
Saint
Gabriel
Archangel Gabriel Archives
In the first role, Gabriel guides hopeful parents toward child conception or through the process of adopting a child. Gabriel gives strength and courage to these parents, and helps moms-to-be stay centered in blissful faith to create the best atmosphere for their baby.
In the second role, the archangel helps anyone whose life purpose involves art or communication. Call upon Gabriel for help, guidance, and agenting if you’re an actor, artist, author, dancer, journalist, model, musician, reporter, singer, songwriter, teacher, or do anything involving delivering spiritual messages. Gabriel will open doors to help you express your talent in a big way. The archangel also acts as a coach, inspiring and motivating artists and communicators, and helping them to overcome fear and procrastination.
Gabriel has long been known as a powerful and strong archangel, and those who call upon her will find themselves pushed into action that leads to beneficial results. Gabriel is definitely an archangel of action! She says, “I’m here to manage those who speak up and speak out on behalf of societal needs. This process of advocacy is an ancient one, and few things have changed over the course of time, save for some technological advances. In other arenas, though, art and speech have maintained a constant and steady force, lending power to people who desire change and helpfulness. Allow me to open the doors of opportunity for those among you hearing your heart’s call to perform, play, and create on a wider scale.”
the ArchangelBy Petronia Laine
The angel Gabriel is one of the three angels named in the Bible and is one of the seven angels who stand before the Throne of God. The name Gabriel is Hebrew from the words geber and ale. The word geber means a valiant man (in gender) or warrior having strength to fulfill a responsibility. The word ale is "-el". El means God in the ancient near east. And while it usually occurred alone, "el" was also combined with other words to constitute deity, or to identify the nature and functions of the deity in some manner. Thus the expression "manlike strength of God" for Gabriel. Gabriel's identity is first made known in scripture, Dan. 8:16.
The book of Daniel Ch. 7-10 is about visions that Daniel had been given and he was seeking to understand them. Then a manlike figure appeared to him. He heard a voice cry out, "Gabriel, explain the vision to this man" (Dan. 8:16). Daniel was in fear and the manlike vision says to him, "Understand, son of man, that the vision refers to the end time". The angel Gabriel explained the vision as the period of wrath, for at an appointed time, there will be an end. Gabriel goes on to explain the visions and revealing the coming of the Son of Man, who will save the holy ones from destruction. The explanation included where in Daniel 7:10-16 it reads the Ancient One is at His Throne in heaven, which is in reference to Rev. 5:11, where Christ appears as a Lamb coming to receive the scroll from God at the end time and the angels are praising God and Christ.
In Dan. 9:21, again Daniel was petitioning for understanding of the vision and Gabriel came to him in rapid flight at the time of the evening sacrifice. And, in Dan.10:5-12, Gabriel appeared to Daniel to give further understanding of the 'end time' vision. Gabriel was dressed in power of God in linen with a belt of fine gold around his waist. His body was like chrysolite, his face shown like lightning, his eyes were like fiery torches, his arms and feet looked like burnished bronze, and his voice sounded like the roar of a multitude. Daniel fell in fear and Gabriel touched him, raising him, and said, "Daniel, beloved, understand the words which I am speaking to you; stand up, for my mission now is to you." And continued, "Fear not, Daniel, from the first day you made up your mind to acquire understanding and humble yourself before God, your prayer was heard....." It is my thought that Gabriel is displaying power to Daniel to mean that he is from God. He is giving God's message for the coming in power and glory of the Lamb of God as in Rev. 5:11. Gabriel strengthens Daniel to prepare him to hear the truth (Dan. 10:19-21) and instructed him further about the 'end times'.
In Luke 1:19 Gabriel appeared in the 'fullness of time' and was sent to Zechariah and Elizabeth to announce God's plan in preparing for the coming of the Lord. They were an older couple and righteous in the eyes of God and they were childless (Luke 1:5-7). Zechariah was a priest and was chosen by lot for his turn to offer the prayers for the people at the hour of the incense offering. He entered the sanctuary and offered the people's petitions. The people were also praying outside the sanctuary (Luke 1:8-12). Gabriel greeted Zechariah, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.... Gabriel continued that John was to be a prophet and filled with the Holy Spirit and would help others turn from disobedience of God and prepare people for the coming of the Lord (Luke 1:17).
Zechariah asked Gabriel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years." And the angel said, "I am Gabriel, who stand before God. I was sent to you and to announce to you this good news.....(Luke 1:18-21). Then Zechariah became mute because he did not believe Gabriel's words, but also his being mute served a purpose of confirming Gabriel's words to him. After John was born Zechariah's voice returned as Gabriel said it would happen (Luke 1:20). Elizabeth's sixth month with child, Gabriel was sent to Mary, the virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. Gabriel greets Mary, "Hail, Favored one! The Lord is with you!" Mary pondered this greeting and the angel said, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord will give Him the throne of David his father and He will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end." But Mary asked, "How can this be, since I have no relations with man?" And Gabriel said, "The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God (Luke 1:26-36). After this Gabriel told Mary about her cousin Elizabeth being with child in the sixth month. Mary went to Elizabeth to help her until John was born. John's birth was also a confirmation to Blessed Mary of Gabriel's words to her. In announcing the Incarnation to Blessed Mary and when Mary accepted according to the word of God, Gabriel was the first to worship the Son of the Most High.
In my thoughts of the Gabriel's assignments in Daniel and Luke, I notice that part of Gabriel's role is announcing the coming of Christ, the Anointed One in God's plan for the salvation of the world. John the Baptist heralded the coming of the Lord by calling for repentance from sin and to be baptized with water. The Blessed Virgin Mary has been coming to earth giving us messages from God in Medjugorje, I believe as began in June 24, 1981 on the feast day of John the Baptist. Similar to Gabriel and John the Baptist's missions, Our Lady's mission is to herald the second coming of her Son, Jesus Christ in our hearts. She has been inviting us to live her messages and open our hearts to love God for many years. Let us pray as Our Lady asks of us, and because Gabriel stands before the Throne of God, let us ask Gabriel, the archangel, for his mighty and powerful intercession of our prayers.
Prayer to the Archangel Gabriel
Oh, Blessed Archangel Gabriel, we beseech you, to intercede for us in our
necessities at the throne of Divine Mercy, that you who made known to Mary the
Mystery of the Incarnation, through your prayers and intercession in heaven, may
obtain for us the benefits of heaven that we may sing the praise of God forever
in the land of the living. Amen.
Archangel Gabriel
Archangel Gabriel inspires and motivates artists and communicators, helping them to overcome fear and procrastination.
Gabriel’s name means “God is my strength.”
Gabriel (who is female) is the famous angel who told Elizabeth and Mary
of the impending births of their sons, John the Baptist and Jesus of
Nazareth, respectively. The Archangel Gabriel also dictated the
spiritual text of Islam, The Koran, to Mohammed. As a result, Gabriel
became known as the “Messenger” angel. Gabriel’s role continues in the
world, helping both parents and human messengers.In the first role, Gabriel guides hopeful parents toward child conception or through the process of adopting a child. Gabriel gives strength and courage to these parents, and helps moms-to-be stay centered in blissful faith to create the best atmosphere for their baby.
In the second role, the archangel helps anyone whose life purpose involves art or communication. Call upon Gabriel for help, guidance, and agenting if you’re an actor, artist, author, dancer, journalist, model, musician, reporter, singer, songwriter, teacher, or do anything involving delivering spiritual messages. Gabriel will open doors to help you express your talent in a big way. The archangel also acts as a coach, inspiring and motivating artists and communicators, and helping them to overcome fear and procrastination.
Gabriel has long been known as a powerful and strong archangel, and those who call upon her will find themselves pushed into action that leads to beneficial results. Gabriel is definitely an archangel of action! She says, “I’m here to manage those who speak up and speak out on behalf of societal needs. This process of advocacy is an ancient one, and few things have changed over the course of time, save for some technological advances. In other arenas, though, art and speech have maintained a constant and steady force, lending power to people who desire change and helpfulness. Allow me to open the doors of opportunity for those among you hearing your heart’s call to perform, play, and create on a wider scale.”
the ArchangelBy Petronia Laine
The angel Gabriel is one of the three angels named in the Bible and is one of the seven angels who stand before the Throne of God. The name Gabriel is Hebrew from the words geber and ale. The word geber means a valiant man (in gender) or warrior having strength to fulfill a responsibility. The word ale is "-el". El means God in the ancient near east. And while it usually occurred alone, "el" was also combined with other words to constitute deity, or to identify the nature and functions of the deity in some manner. Thus the expression "manlike strength of God" for Gabriel. Gabriel's identity is first made known in scripture, Dan. 8:16.
The book of Daniel Ch. 7-10 is about visions that Daniel had been given and he was seeking to understand them. Then a manlike figure appeared to him. He heard a voice cry out, "Gabriel, explain the vision to this man" (Dan. 8:16). Daniel was in fear and the manlike vision says to him, "Understand, son of man, that the vision refers to the end time". The angel Gabriel explained the vision as the period of wrath, for at an appointed time, there will be an end. Gabriel goes on to explain the visions and revealing the coming of the Son of Man, who will save the holy ones from destruction. The explanation included where in Daniel 7:10-16 it reads the Ancient One is at His Throne in heaven, which is in reference to Rev. 5:11, where Christ appears as a Lamb coming to receive the scroll from God at the end time and the angels are praising God and Christ.
In Dan. 9:21, again Daniel was petitioning for understanding of the vision and Gabriel came to him in rapid flight at the time of the evening sacrifice. And, in Dan.10:5-12, Gabriel appeared to Daniel to give further understanding of the 'end time' vision. Gabriel was dressed in power of God in linen with a belt of fine gold around his waist. His body was like chrysolite, his face shown like lightning, his eyes were like fiery torches, his arms and feet looked like burnished bronze, and his voice sounded like the roar of a multitude. Daniel fell in fear and Gabriel touched him, raising him, and said, "Daniel, beloved, understand the words which I am speaking to you; stand up, for my mission now is to you." And continued, "Fear not, Daniel, from the first day you made up your mind to acquire understanding and humble yourself before God, your prayer was heard....." It is my thought that Gabriel is displaying power to Daniel to mean that he is from God. He is giving God's message for the coming in power and glory of the Lamb of God as in Rev. 5:11. Gabriel strengthens Daniel to prepare him to hear the truth (Dan. 10:19-21) and instructed him further about the 'end times'.
In Luke 1:19 Gabriel appeared in the 'fullness of time' and was sent to Zechariah and Elizabeth to announce God's plan in preparing for the coming of the Lord. They were an older couple and righteous in the eyes of God and they were childless (Luke 1:5-7). Zechariah was a priest and was chosen by lot for his turn to offer the prayers for the people at the hour of the incense offering. He entered the sanctuary and offered the people's petitions. The people were also praying outside the sanctuary (Luke 1:8-12). Gabriel greeted Zechariah, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.... Gabriel continued that John was to be a prophet and filled with the Holy Spirit and would help others turn from disobedience of God and prepare people for the coming of the Lord (Luke 1:17).
Zechariah asked Gabriel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years." And the angel said, "I am Gabriel, who stand before God. I was sent to you and to announce to you this good news.....(Luke 1:18-21). Then Zechariah became mute because he did not believe Gabriel's words, but also his being mute served a purpose of confirming Gabriel's words to him. After John was born Zechariah's voice returned as Gabriel said it would happen (Luke 1:20). Elizabeth's sixth month with child, Gabriel was sent to Mary, the virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. Gabriel greets Mary, "Hail, Favored one! The Lord is with you!" Mary pondered this greeting and the angel said, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord will give Him the throne of David his father and He will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end." But Mary asked, "How can this be, since I have no relations with man?" And Gabriel said, "The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God (Luke 1:26-36). After this Gabriel told Mary about her cousin Elizabeth being with child in the sixth month. Mary went to Elizabeth to help her until John was born. John's birth was also a confirmation to Blessed Mary of Gabriel's words to her. In announcing the Incarnation to Blessed Mary and when Mary accepted according to the word of God, Gabriel was the first to worship the Son of the Most High.
In my thoughts of the Gabriel's assignments in Daniel and Luke, I notice that part of Gabriel's role is announcing the coming of Christ, the Anointed One in God's plan for the salvation of the world. John the Baptist heralded the coming of the Lord by calling for repentance from sin and to be baptized with water. The Blessed Virgin Mary has been coming to earth giving us messages from God in Medjugorje, I believe as began in June 24, 1981 on the feast day of John the Baptist. Similar to Gabriel and John the Baptist's missions, Our Lady's mission is to herald the second coming of her Son, Jesus Christ in our hearts. She has been inviting us to live her messages and open our hearts to love God for many years. Let us pray as Our Lady asks of us, and because Gabriel stands before the Throne of God, let us ask Gabriel, the archangel, for his mighty and powerful intercession of our prayers.
GOD does not live in the house built by the hands of the human being, GOD is a spirit & He lives in the Spiritual world. When we worship GOD & praise him in the spirit, He shows miraculous presence of his spirit & Angelic movements. He who wants to communicate with GOD, must communicate in the Spirit.
The Spirit of GOD is the Holy Spirit, spirit of Love & Spirit of peace.
When we worship him in the spirit, He strengthen our spirit, you can take days & days without eating but you cant change or grow thin, because he who gives life is the Spirit of God, Remmember Jesus in the wilderness, still he didnt change or grow thin than before, no at all.
The living word of God is the living spirit which gives life.
..............to be continued.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Prophet Manasseh
Jordan
About The Prophet
Once affectionately referred to as the
"Young Prophet" by peers and congregations nationwide, now best known as
Prophet Manasseh Jordan began ministering at the tender age of eight
and carries with him the quintessence of hope, healing and restoration
that is bestowed upon the lives of those he touches.Over the next several years, he knew then that God had a much BIGGER plan for his life. So he went through extensive and intensive training under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, for the express purpose of understanding the prophetic office and ministry. This training has enabled him to move in the realm of accurate prophetic ministry.
Prophet Manasseh Jordan is a Christian minister currently based in Boston. He has been involved in Christian Ministry all his life. As a Christian he believes and testifies that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and there is no other way to salvation than through Him. His ministry and his life are based on this belief. Prophet Manasseh appears weekly on BET's Morning Inspiration. Beyond his unprecedented accomplishments at an early age, he is an inspirational speaker, and entrepreneurial wiz. The message he carries is often referred to a REAL and RELEVANT. Prophet Manasseh brings a very strong biblical message to his listeners. The message that he delivers is also clear, concise and life-changing to those it touches.
Prophet Manasseh has the unique ability to motivate people to move beyond mediocrity and embrace excellence and wholeness in their lives. Through his keen gifts, Prophet Manasseh has the ability to see the potential in people and motivate them to cultivate the gifts and talents that often lie dormant within them. He has placed thousands on the road to their prophetic destiny and success.
Through his speaking engagements, both nationally and internationally, Prophet Manasseh reveals phenomenal insight into the universal truths of God. People all over the world have been brought to the sacred truth that they are not victims in life. This whirlwind success is a direct product of the energy and ingenuity of the ambitiously motivated speaker, prophet, CEO - Prophet Manasseh is the author of "The Art of Spiritual Protocol".
If
she doesn't challenge you!make you wanna knOw more-dO more-grOw
more...if being with her doesn't drive U to strive fOr more....if she
doesn't make U wanna discover yourself mOre!....if her presence in your
life has not caused you to aspire to be better!to be wiser!to be
stronger...then mate-you haven't found a helper yet!
"It is nOt good for a man to be alone-i shall make for Him a suitable helper"
What exactly is she helping U with if you're still exactly the same as befOre?!
•Way too many men settling for what's easy as opposed tO help mates•
"It is nOt good for a man to be alone-i shall make for Him a suitable helper"
What exactly is she helping U with if you're still exactly the same as befOre?!
•Way too many men settling for what's easy as opposed tO help mates•
T. B. Joshua |
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He is also a notable humanitarian, providing aid to minorities and the underprivileged on national and international scales via Another Ministry. He has been awarded various accolades, notably receiving the National Honour of OFR by the Nigerian government in 2008.[1] He is recognised as one of Africa's 50 most influential people.[2][3]
Joshua is known for his popularity across Africa and his online presence, with over 650,000 fans on Facebook[4] and hundreds of YouTube videos which have proved controversial and amassed thousands of views.
Biography
According to Joshua’s official biography, unusual circumstances surrounded his birth. It is claimed he spent 15 months in his mother’s womb [5] and narrowly avoided death after a quarry explosion near his house sent rocks through its roof just seven days after his birth.Joshua attended St. Stephen's Anglican Primary School in Arigidi-Akoko, Nigeria between 1971 and 1977,[6] but failed to complete one year of secondary school education.[6] In school, he was known as "small pastor" because of his love for the Bible. He worked in various casual jobs after his schooling had ended, including carrying chicken waste at a poultry farm.[7] He organised Bible studies for local children and attended evening school during this period.[5] Joshua attempted to join the Nigerian military but was thwarted due to a train breakdown that left him stranded en route to the military academy.[8]
The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN)
In 1989, T. B. Joshua allegedly fasted and prayed for 40 days and 40 nights.[9] He wrote that in a heavenly vision, he had received divine anointing and a covenant from God to start his ministry.[10] Following this, Joshua founded the ministry organisation The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) with only a handful of members.[11][self-published source] According to the organisation, more than 15,000 members now attend its weekly Sunday service; visitors from outside Nigeria are accommodated in the accommodation blocks constructed at the church.[12][13][14]The SCOAN has been hailed for its impact on Nigerian tourism,[15] recent statistics from the Nigerian Immigration Service revealing that out of every ten foreign travellers coming into Nigeria, six of them are bound for The SCOAN.[16]
Healing and other miracles
SCOAN remains controversial both in Nigeria and abroad, claiming regular occurrences of divine miracles. Several hundred Nigerians and international visitors come to the SCOAN each week to register for the prayer lines where the visitors are prayed over by T. B. Joshua and the "Wise Men". SCOAN has published numerous videos claiming to document the healing of incurable disabilities and illnesses such as spinal cord injuries, HIV/AIDS[17][18][19] and cancer.[20] Medical reports are a prerequisite for prayer for any health-related ailment in an attempt to authenticate the miracles said to be occurring.Notable sportspersons who claim to have been healed of sporting injuries at the SCOAN include South African rugby players Jaco van der Westhuizen[21] and Jaco du Preeze, and Nigerian footballer Joseph Yobo.[22] Ruben Kruger, a South African rugby player, visited T.B Joshua and was convinced that he was cured from brain cancer and constantly spoke of his divine healing powers. He died on 27 January 2010 from brain cancer.[23] Wium Basson, another South African rugby player, flew to Nigeria to see T.B Joshua but had to return home after T.B Joshua failed to see him. He died on 21 April 2001 from terminal cancer.[24]
Spiritual healing at The SCOAN has been mentioned by Time magazine.[25] Since June 2010, five "Wise Men" have joined in ministering to people at The SCOAN, purportedly able to prophesy, heal and deliver in the same vein as T. B. Joshua.[26] The church has branches in Ghana,[27][28][29] the United Kingdom,[30] South Africa,[31][self-published source] and Greece.[32]
Many have also claimed to be healed through ‘Anointing Water’ that has been prayed over by Joshua and given to those who are unable to physically attend his church in Lagos.[33][34][35]
Deliverance of demon-possessed
SCOAN is also controversial for the 'deliverance' of those allegedly possessed by evil spirits during its services.[36][37] The wife of Ghanaian goal keeper Richard Kingson was allegedly delivered of an evil spirit which was behind her husband's inability to procure a contract with a team since 2011.[38]Notable Ghanaian human rights lawyer Kwabla Senanu testified at The SCOAN that he was 'delivered' from a spiritual problem that had caused him embarrassing bouts of sleep in the courtroom.[39] Similarly, Ghanaian musician Denise Williams said she was 'delivered' from a demon that had pushed her to become a drug addict and suicidal.[40] Veteran Nigerian Nollywood Actress Camilla Mberekpe was also said to be 'delivered' at The SCOAN.[41]
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