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1. INDIVIDUALLY BECOMING WHO WE REALLY ARE! – Ron McGatlin
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1. INDIVIDUALLY BECOMING WHO WE REALLY ARE! – Ron McGatlin
INDIVIDUALLY BECOMING WHO WE REALLY ARE!
THE NEXT BIG STEP!
The next great enlightenment from God in the ongoing progression of returning mankind to the original design of God is now beaming into our hearts.
Each step always contains and builds upon the preceding steps but moves us forward and upward into a closer reality of relationship in and with God.
Things that we are currently struggling with are often completely removed by the fresh revelation of hearing the next step from God.
One interesting thing about a fresh new revelation is that, after receiving it, we realize that we somehow have always known it. But suddenly it becomes alive within us in our spirit, soul, and body and we are changed.
The revelation of truth sometimes exposes the lies we may have been telling ourselves about ourselves. Realizing and telling the truth about ourselves to ourselves is the beginning of opening the way to hearing God, and becoming who we really are, our true identity.
Telling the truth to ourselves about ourselves may be the first step to exposing our false identity and opening the way to HEAR GOD in general and especially to hear from God about who we really are, who He made us to be as individual distinct creations.
In our false identity we cannot hear God clearly. God only deals intimately with our true identity.
THE FRESH NEW REVELATION OF GOD
If we are honest about it, many of us have struggled to achieve the reality of dying to our old self-nature and our worldly desires. Our desires for life in this world are often the number one issue for us, and it is very hard to try to lay them down and become a living sacrifice unto God. (Romans 12:1). THAT IS BECAUSE WE ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO DO THAT BY OURSELVES!
Seeking to die to self is not something that we are given to do. We are not made for that. It is a work of God in us through Christ by the Holy Spirit. It is the work of Christ changing who we were in our fallen and false identity to who we are in the true identity that God designed us to be from the beginning.
Entering into our true God-created identity causes our false identity to be dissolved. As we truly become our true individual and unique God-given identity, our past false identity no longer exists. We truly become the manifestation of a true child of God, crucified with Christ, risen in Christ, seated with Christ at the throne of God, a living breathing active part of the Body of Christ, joint heirs with Christ, and all we were designed to be by God.
We each become who God designed us to be and who we have always been in Christ. The false identity put upon us from the fallen world is gone and our true identity begins to shine forth.
Beyond our identity as true believers in Christ, we each have a unique personal identity from God. No two people are exactly the same.
God is speaking to us not only about the identity of the Body of Christ as children of God, sons of God, crucified with Christ, seated with Christ at the throne of God and more. These are group identities that are absolutely true. However, we each also have a unique individual personal identity designed by God.
He is now speaking about our unique individual identity as a part of the whole. God does not make cookie-cutter things in creation. No two snowflakes are exactly the same. No two leaves on the same tree are exactly the same. No two people are exactly the same.
All are made to fit into the whole and be the specific part to do the specific work or works that God desires. This specific identity is fluid and mysteriously progressive and becomes what we do. It is who we are and how we serve in our part as we grow in Him. What we do comes from who we really are in God.
This mysteriously beautiful and fruitful life can only be known by clearly hearing God. Personally communing with God and becoming one with Him in love is the key to knowing our true identity and living the fullness of our lives on earth.
OUR UNIQUE LOVE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Only God completely knows you. He will always relate to the real you in ways that your real identity can understand. Each of us that are given spiritual ears to hear and eyes to see will hear God in the way that fits who He uniquely created us to be.
God’s love for us and in us through Christ by the Holy Spirit is the substance that establishes and transmits communication between God and His people.
Communication is an essential core part of any relationship. Communing with God in love is as important to our personal Spirit life as air is to our physical life.
Jesus walked in His incarnate body on earth in constant communion with the Father and had special times of being set apart alone with Him. Jesus always said and did what he heard and saw the Father doing and saying. (John 5:19).
In our true identity and love relationship with Father God we are uniquely equipped to be a part of doing the works that Jesus did. All things are possible and nothing of God is impossible. There is no fear and faith is abundant. Righteousness, peace, and joy are with us always and in all situations. (John 14:12) (Matthew 19:26) (Romans 14:17) (1 John 4:18).
BECOMING OUR TRUE IDENTITY – WHO WE REALLY ARE
There is not a one size fits all formula for the unique people of God. There are some common things to all aspects that some forerunners have come through. Two of these people that I have recently been made aware of are Jamie & Donna Winship.
I will add links to three powerful interview style videos of their real-life experiences and powerful practical teaching on moving from false identity to our true identity in God.
Personally, I was amazed to be connected to the fresh revelation that I am still devouring from these videos.
By the way, I am, at this point, not connected to this ministry monetarily or otherwise other than by the Spirit.
Link to three powerful videos by Jamie and Donna Winship.
FINDING TRUE IDENTITY – FEAR – YOUR TRUE IDENTITY IS UNSTOPPABLE – Jamie and Donna Winship
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2. NEW ARTICLES ON OPENHEAVEN.COM
“Worship Will Lead the Way in 2023” Garris Elkins
When the Lord gave me the assignment to write this word, I had nothing to offer. I stopped and prayed a simple prayer asking Him if there was anything He wanted to say. After a moment of pause, I saw the number “73.” At first, I thought it was odd that He highlighted a single number for me without providing context. Then I made a connection. I turn 73 this week. In college, my football jersey was number 73. My wife Jan and I were married in 1973. After realizing the recurrence of the number 73 in my own history, I asked the Lord another question: “Do You have something that aligns with these numbers?” Immediately, He took me to Psalm 73…..
“Watch the Fig Tree in 2023!” Veronika West
Prophetic word received on December 26, 2022: The Captain of Angel Armies Is About to Act! Today was notably different—another defining moment I will never forget. As I entered my prayer closet and began to sit before the Father, I literally felt the burning of the LORD’s wrath! It is hard to explain, but it was as if I was encountering a facet, or a dimension, of His character that I had not encountered before. It was a deep and reverential place; a holy and sacred place. I can only liken it to a court room experience or encounter. But the atmosphere was weighty. The only word to describe what I felt is “imminent.” The Captain of angel armies is about to act! Lights! Camera! Action! The curtain is about to lift! The final act is about to unfold before the eyes of all nations! Heaven is about to invade the earth realm! I Will Use the Chaldeans! I Will Use the Wicked to Destroy the Wicked!…..
Proper Alignment and Clear Vision for 2023! – Angie Stolba
“I will go before you and make the rough places smooth; I will shatter the doors of bronze and cut through their iron bars. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden wealth of secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name.”
FINDING TRUE IDENTITY – FEAR – YOUR TRUE IDENTITY IS UNSTOPPABLE – Jamie and Donna Winship
BECOMING OUR TRUE IDENTITY – WHO WE REALLY ARE – 3 videos. There is not a one size fits all formula for unique people of God. There are some common things to all aspects that some forerunners have come through. Two of these people that I have recently been made aware of or Jamie & Donna Winship. I will add links to a few powerful interview type videos of their real-life experiences and practical teaching on moving from false identity to our true identity in God. Personally, I was amazed to be connected to the fresh revelation that I am still devouring from these videos.
3. NEWS HEADLINES
Persecution of Christians rises in 18 countries Jan 3, 2023
International (MNN) — A new report says persecution against Christians has increased in 18 countries since 2020. The report comes from the Catholic charity aid to the Church in Need. Todd Nettleton with The Voice of the Martyrs USA says much of this persecution is…
RLPB 676. Christmas 2022: Who is he in yonder stall? Jan 3, 2023
Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin | RLPB 676 | Tue 20 Dec 2022 RLPB is published weekly to facilitate strategic intercessory prayer. Sign up for the RLPB at www.ElizabethKendal.com View RLPB archives at Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin blog. For bite-size: follow…
Is the West ignoring persecution? Jan 3, 2023
Is the West ignoring persecution? By Kevin ZellerJanuary 3, 2023 International (MNN) — Has the West turned a blind eye to increased persecution against Christians internationally? We asked Todd Nettleton with The Voice of the Martyrs USA. He says the U.S. State…
Indonesia capital move likely won’t stop Jakarta sinking Jan 3, 2023
Indonesia (MNN) — Indonesia will move its capital from crowded Jakarta on the island of Java to a rural area of Borneo. Jakarta faces severe overcrowding and flooding, as it was designed for only a third of its current population. Indonesia plans to move the political…
Argentine evangelist perseveres in jungle mission Jan 2, 2023
Argentina (CAM) — One reason a native missionary in Argentina braved jungle dangers to reach a tribal people was that he feared no one else could. After several trips to proclaim Christ to villagers deep in a jungle called El Impenetrable in northern Argentina’s Chaco…
Teacher who fled Islam faces children of ISIS militants Dec 31, 2022
Iraq (CAM) — A young man in Iraq who had left Islam to follow Christ recently began teaching school in an area where children of Islamic State (ISIS) fighters were living. Kassim Mahdi* had grown up watching ISIS militants destroy buildings and lives in his hometown,…
Cry Out connects Christians from a Muslim background Dec 31, 2022
Middle East (MNN) — In the Middle East, Muslims who become Christians often feel isolated. They may have no churches to join and not know any other Christians. The prayer ministry Cry Out, wants to connect these believers. David says, “Recently, we were able to gather…
RLPB 674. Syria & Iraq: Christian Crisis in Mesopotamia Dec 17, 2022
RLPB is published weekly to facilitate strategic intercessory prayer. Sign up for the RLPB at www.ElizabethKendal.com View RLPB archives at Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin blog. For bite-size: follow religiouslibertyprayer on Instagram. SYRIA & IRAQ: CHRISTIAN…
RLPB 675. Burma (Myanmar) and Indonesia: December Shocks Dec 14, 2022
Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin | RLPB 675 | Wed 14 Dec 2022 RLPB is published weekly to facilitate strategic intercessory prayer. Sign up for the RLPB at www.ElizabethKendal.com View RLPB archives at Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin blog. For bite-size: follow…