Thursday, September 17, 2015

Lust of the Flesh, Lust of the Eyes and the Pride of Life...are not of the Father.

 
1 John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love 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.
 
What the Apostle John was referring to in this verse is the carnal mind, which is affected by our five senses. They are also the doorway or gates that Satan uses to tempt and deceive us.
 

Lust of the flesh – touching, tasting, feeing and smelling
 
Lust of the eyes – seeing
 
Pride of life – believing you are more special because of who are, because of your testimony, what you have accomplished, what you have built, what you have done for God, your calling, etc.

Satan uses these three through the carnal mind to deceive and tempt us into bondage to sin. There are many examples in the Bible. Here are just two to start with.

Adam and Even in the Garden of Eden.

·        Genesis 2:6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.

So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food - lust of the flesh - that it was pleasant to the eyes - lust of the eyes - and a tree desirable to make one wise - pride of life - she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.

We are still seeing the fruit of Adam and Eve’s disobedience to God today. Thankfully, Jesus came to ransom us from the sting of sin and death! We will one day receive our glorified bodies that will be sin resistant! No more tears!

Jesus on the Mount of Temptation.

·        Matthew 4:3 Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” - lust of the flesh

·        Matthew 4:8-9 Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. - lust of the eyes

·        Matthew 4:5-6 Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written:
‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, in their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ - pride of life

Jesus modeled the way were are to overcome the temptations of the devil and the sway of his world. Through the power of the Holy Ghost and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, we can successfully and victoriously resist the devil and he must flee from us. Jesus did it this way and so can we!

Jesus Himself said if we chased after wealth and riches that we were servant to that which has captured our attention.

·        Luke 16:13 “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”

There is nothing wrong with wealth, but when it becomes the main focus or object of our affection we are headed into murky waters.

·        Mark 4:19 “and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Plain and simple. If the vision you have is to obtain and amass great wealth for the gospel is causing the Word to be unfruitful in your life, then I would advise you to revisit the vision. Was it birthed out of a heart of compromise? It may have been because God doesn’t need us to help Him save anyone. He is God. He doesn’t need our help. We think we are God’s little helpers. He doesn’t need little helpers.

·        Song 2:15 Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes.

You feel that you have a special grace to keep a couple of harmless little foxes that spoil the vine for pets? That’s compromise. You’re going to church. You’re fasting. You’re giving money. You’re ministering. You are doing all things, but there seems to be something holding you back from being fruitful for the Lord. You feel like you are doing everything you know to do and that there should be more fruit than you are seeing in your life, but it’s just not there. Frustrated? Mad at God?

Get rid of the little foxes. Blame them. They are eating your fruit. They are consuming your harvest.

An observation: grapes make wine, new wine, which is symbolic of the anointing of God, the Spirit of God, etc. The little foxes will rob you of your anointing.

·        Matthew 6:32-33 “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”

Our vision must be birthed out of our pursuit for the kingdom of God and His righteousness. As we pursue His kingdom and His righteousness. Notice He said to “first” seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Then in the process of seeking Him “first” all things will be added to us.

Get your identity from who you are to God and not what you do for Him. Get your identity from being a son or daughter and not from the possessions you have or from what you don’t have. Possessions, material things and even gifts and callings will pass away so don’t get your identity from these things. Get your identity from who you are to God. If you make this your primary goal, to receive your identity from who you are to God and not what you have, you will be with the Lord for all eternity. If you get your identity from your possessions, accomplishments or deeds in life…it will eventually pass away with them.

1 Timothy 6:3-11 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself. Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

 
Father,

Give me eyes to see with and ears to hear with. I want to only do what I see You doing and only say what I hear You saying Father; that I may be pleasing in Your sight and the sight of all men.

In Jesus name. Amen.

In Christ,

Samuel

Smashing Pillars….raising sons

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Smashing Gathering Report - Saturday, September 12


Great meeting Saturday at the home of Kevin and Hope Stiles. I spoke about the Feasts of the Lord and the importance of observing them. For one, He promised to visit us during these appointed times. The feasts are also rehearsals for the coming return of the Lord. There was such an awesome presence of the Lord during the meeting and the fellowship afterwards. I am so excited about the coming days. The Lord is on fire for the days upon us. Lift your heads...He draws nigh!

Enjoy the pictures from the meetings.




















 
Earlier this year in May, the Lord said He would begin to bring people who would open their homes for meetings. Kevin and Hope are the first fruits of the Lord's prophetic word. The Lord said a blessing would be deposited into the homes that made room for Him to move and bless His people.
 
I believe the Lord's blessing in on the Stiles household in a very tangible and uncommon way. Thank you Kevin and Hope!


In Christ,

Samuel

Smashing Pillars...raising sons

Smashing Pillars International is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  Thank you in advance. Donations can be made online at:

www.smashingpillarsinternational.org

If you would like to mail in a donation, please mail to:

Smashing Pillars International
14403 Walters Rd., #681601
Houston, Texas 77014

Monday, September 14, 2015

Prophetic word - My Called out Ones


04-21-13
I will give you a message to sound and it will not sound like the sound coming from today’s Church. It will be a sound that thunders and roars. It will be the sound of heaven coming down to earth, but you must not veer from the word I give to you for many will prosecute you and persecute you, but they will not be able to deny the power of God that will come forth from you, your words and your works, which I will do through My sons and daughters. They will persecute you and even seek to cause you to doubt that you have heard from Me, but they will not be able to deny My signs, wonders and miracles such as never been seen before in this life. My sons and daughters, you will be betrayed and left alone at times, but I will never leave you and never forsake you. It is time for you to remember our conversations as you were a little child and read the Bible to you in your room. I’m pulling away the covers to bring revelation, a deeper revelation of who you are and how you should walk in what I have given you. It was placed in you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. The gift of God in the flesh. Do not be concerned with what people think of you, good or bad. That is vanity and pride and it will cloud your vision. It will muffle My still small voice, which speaks from within your spirit. Be free as you are already free. Be love and I am love. Be true to yourself and be true to Me. We have a work to do and it is almost time to begin this work My sons and daughters. Don’t be too concerned with how it will work out for those you love. I have prepared great blessing for them, better than they could ever imagine. When I reveal it to them they will not be able to say no. Finish what I have given you to do. No more delay. Begin the works and Ease and Effortless will be released to assist you and comfort you. They are angels! I will bring them to help and they will love you and the vision I have given you. They will take it up as their calling, which is to run with the vision I have given you. They will take it up as their calling, which is to run with your vision, which I have made their vision in their hearts. It is a vision much too big and glorious for one, but it will take a corporate body to fulfill and to manifest. Many lives will be changed and you will be changed into another person in the process, unrecognizable to all. Be strong as I am strong. Be holy as I am holy. Be faithful as I am faithful. Be blessed for the Father has blessed you with the blessing of the First Born, and the blessing of His Christ lies deep in you waiting to be released to many, even the masses. I know you do not understand nor do you comprehend all that I say to you and many more things I desire to reveal to you, but you would not be able to bear them all at this time, but you will see and then you will believe and it will fulfill My joy for you. My joy for you, My sons and daughters, is full and My cup runs over for you…My child.

Note: Notice the date I received this word from the Lord. When He gave it to me He told me to clip it to a dry erase board in my study with its backside facing out so that it could not be seen. It looked like a blank page on the board. It sat there all this time until Saturday morning. I was getting dressed for a meeting. I sat down to put my shoes on. When I was done I sat up and the first thing my eyes saw was this prophetic word hanging on the board. The Lord said I was to take this word and begin to release it now because the time for the sound of it to be heard is now. It did not dawn on me at the moment that we were about to enter into the Feast of Trumpets. God is calling out the ones He names after Himself. He is calling us to know Him in a more intimate way, where we become one with Him who is one with the Father. He is calling us not to become holy, but to be holy as He is holy. He is calling us into Himself and it is from that place in Him that we will begin to do great exploits. The fullness of the times are calling for great exploits to be fulfilled though His called out ones. They will be summoned before the Ancient One to receive instruction and wisdom. Then they will shoot forth from His throne having the appearance of lightning and releasing His sound, which will sound like thundering claps and they will destroy the works of those who blaspheme His Covenant.
 
His richest blessing over you as you answer His call to come out:
 
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
May the Lord make His face shine upon you;
And be gracious to you;
May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
 
 
Samuel
 
Smashing Pillars....raising sons.