Job Leon

Matthew 10:20  "For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." Jesus spoke these words to His disciples as He prepared them for persecution. He warned them that they’d be handed over to authorities, misunderstood, and mistreated, not for doing wrong, but for bearing witness to Him. That might sound intimidating, but Jesus doesn’t leave them without comfort or help. He assures them: You won’t have to rely on your own words. When the moment comes, the Holy Spirit will speak through you. This promise wasn’t just for the disciples. It’s for every believer who has ever felt nervous, unqualified, or unprepared to speak about Jesus.  The truth is, we don’t need the perfect words. We need a surrendered heart. The Spirit of God is still speaking today through people just like you.  He whispers in quiet conversations over coffee.  He spurs us on to send thoughtful texts.  He speaks through us in small moments at work, school...

Pursuing forgiveness, not just as an act, not just as a response to a particular troublesome person, But as a character trait, is a goal for many people. Christians out of gratitude for all God has done to bless us want to honor God by reflecting His character. We are like mirrors that catch the rays of the sun and reflect them into dark places. We follow this path towards virtue (good) as we find ruts, side trails that lead us into the bushes, landmarks that allow us to evaluate our progress and even obstructions that block our way and makes wide parts of the trails that shows progress in relationships, and even bridges that must be crossed. The way of forgiveness is hard. Forgiveness isn’t for wimps! In many ways that destructive path of unforgiveness is easier than the tough steep hill of forgiveness! Still, if we follow forgiveness, we will become more loving. words by Everett Worthington   Forgiving & Reconciling

   by Frances Roberts       from Come Away           My Beloved   “I, the LORD have special expeditionary forces, and what if I  have called you to join these ranks? Do not look for the company of many others, much of the way you shall go entirely alone except for My presence”

My will is not a place, but rather a condition. Do not ask me where and when, but ask me how. You will discover blessing in every place and at any place, if your spirit is in tune with Me. No place or time is more hallowed than another, when you are truly in love with Me.  I direct every motion of your life, as the ocean bears a ship. Your will and intelligence may be at the helm, but  divine provinces and sovereignty are greater forces! You can trust Me, knowing that any pressure I bring to bear upon your life, is initiated by My love, and I will not do even this, except, as you are willing and desire it.  Many a ship has sailed from port to port with no interference from Me because “strong will” has been at the wheel. Multitudes of pleasure cruises go merrily on their way and untouched by the power of My hand. But you have put your life into My keeping and because you are depending on Me for guidance and direction, I shall give it. Move on steadily and know that the wat...

from        “Come Away           My Beloved” My child, heed my words;  “yes do not walk carelessly nor lay out your own path on which to travel” For you cannot know what lies in the distance nor what adversity you may enter tomorrow. So walk closely with Me that you may be able to draw quickly upon My help; for you need Me no matter how well developed your faith may be or how mature is your growth in grace. Never think for a moment that you need My support any less. The truth is that you need it even more. For I shelter the newborn from the trials and tests, which I permit to confront those who are growing up in spiritual stature.  You cannot grow unless I bring into your lives these trials and testing experiences. So hold more firmly to My hand as you journey on this Christian walk. Trust not in your own increasing strength for truly, it is not your strength, but rather My strength that’s within you which yo...

We thru “Grace” are now accountable, required and enabled to fight vs our sinful nature. There such not be any excuse to continue walking defeated or discouraged, when Jesus has done it all for us at the Cross. Romans 8:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:17 a) FLESH - the old nature. Romans 7:18 explains that there is NO good thing in our flesh. The best and positive thing to do, is to recognize your flesh and keep it from causing war within your spirit. Avoid the flesh at all cost!  Romans 7:15-20 b) REDEEMED - to be purchased.  In the Christian walk this would be when Jesus has come into your life, and now, you have been redeemed by His blood at the Cross for your sins. c) a Will - the ability to make decisions and choices.  This capacity you have. But when not walking with Jesus, you are the one leading and making the choices and decisions in your life.  Without the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God living in your heart), these choices will bring you harm, more so t...