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Mary" by Max Lucado - "Fill My Cup" and "Alabaster Box" by Cece Winans
Max Lucado
Oct 19 2008 07:45AM






Mary
by Max Lucado

Marys are gifted with praise. They don’t just sing; they worship. They don’t simply attend church; they go to offer praise. They don’t just talk about Christ; they radiate Christ.
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Marys have one foot in heaven and the other on a cloud. It’s not easy for them to come to earth, but sometimes they need to. Sometimes they need to be reminded that there are bills to be paid and classes to be taught. But don’t remind them too harshly. Flutes are fragile. Marys are precious souls with tender hearts. If they have found a place at the foot of Jesus, don’t ask them to leave. Much better to ask them to pray for you.

That’s what I do. When I find a Mary (or a Michael), I’m quick to ask, “How do I get on your prayer list?”

Every church desperately needs some Marys.

We need them to pray for our children.


We need them to write songs of praise and sing songs of glory.

We need them to kneel and weep and lift their hands and pray.

We need them because we tend to forget how much God loves worship. Marys don’t forget. They know that God wants to be known as a father. They know that a father likes nothing more than to have his children sit as his feet and spend time with him.

Marys are good at that.

They, too, must be careful. They must meditate often on Luke 6:46. “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?” Marys need to remember that service is also worship.

If God has called you to be a Mary, then worship! Remind the rest of us that we don’t have to be busy to be holy. Urge us with your example to put down our clipboards and megaphones and be quiet in worship.

From Cast of Characters©
(Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2008) Max Lucado

Fill My Cup & Alabaster Box by Cece Winans




"Let love be your guide. Christ loved us and offered his life for us as a sacrifice that pleases God." Ephesians 5:2

"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." The Jesus Prayer

"We are never nearer Christ than when we find ourselves lost in a holy amazement at His unspeakable love." John Owen

"Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren." 1 John 3:16

Fill My Cup

Alabaster Box by Cece Winans

LoisFaith2000 | Last post by LoisFaith2000
October 19, 2008. We are atop what Texans call the “hill country” in the home of some dear friends of this ministry. We are enjoying their blessings of hospitality and grace. Our meeting last night with spiritual sons and daughters and friends was incredibly blessed with praise, family fellowship and prophetic revelation. Outside our bedroom, we seem to be near the highest reaches of these hills. The sky is clear and a light fog dampens the trees, and heightening the mystery of their beauty. Breathtaking. The Lord would say today, come away with me to the heights of My glory. I live in the high places. Your seat beside Me is too often vacant. Come often for I have much to share with you. Do not fear the traps or the schemes of the devil. I have him covered. Come to Me.
Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.” Ras Robinson*

October 19, 2008. You have been under considerable stress. The enemy has been coming at your mind so much it feels like there are ants or bugs crawling through your hair. You reach up even in your sleep to scratch them off. This has affected your emotions, and has even started on your body. I am sending you help by My Spirit, My Word, assigned angels and loving people to help. Cleansing your mind will in turn cleanse you emotions and your body. This will be deeper than your conscious mind. You need to receive all of this to return to good health. You will see how much I and especially others love you.
Ephesians 3:16-19 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Bev Robinson**

THE ONES WHO LAY DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR ONE ANOTHER



The following rhema is about being “judged” by the prophets which can lead to terrible grieving of the Holy Spirit. The world will know Jesus Christ by our love, not by our division. In the following scripture, it says to let 2 or 3 prophets speak and then let the others judge. The entire chapter is about what is being spoken, it is not suggesting that we judge a prophet to reject such a one.



1 Cor 14:29-33 NKJV

Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.



Scripture tells us to discern prophesy, fruits, strong meat and spirits. It does not tell us to refuse fellowship with our brother and sisters in the Lord unless they are living a lifestyle of sin and refusing to repent. We are to come along side of those who fall, father them and help restore them as they repent and turn to the Lord.



1 Thess 5:19-21 AMP

Do not quench (suppress or subdue) the (Holy) Spirit; Do not spurn the gifts and utterances of the prophets [do not depreciate prophetic revelations nor despise inspired instruction or exhortation or warning]. But test and prove all things (until you can recognize) what is good; (to that) hold fast.



HEARD 6/24/08: A panel of judges. Trying to save my life. If God be for me. Who can be against me? We stayed put, no matter what the odds.



John 19:11 NKJV

Jesus answered, "You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above.



Rom 8:31-39 NKJV

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written: "For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter." 37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.



PIX: I saw a microphone being held out to someone to speak into it.



HEARD: Out of the mouth of the prophets. I have something to say. Gift. The mouth of the prophets. Exacting Words.



HEARD: Liberty. Is aligning with My Word. And we become one. Platform. Relationship. To honor one another.



HEARD: My favorite links. The ones that lay down their lives.



John 15:12-16 NKJV

This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.




THOSE WHO MAKE A COVENANT WITH GOD



The Covenant-Keeping God

Throughout the history of God's dealings with man, He has revealed Himself as a covenant-making God. The Almighty covenanted with Noah, Abraham, Moses and David; He renewed His Abrahamic covenant in His call to Isaac and Jacob. Each covenant initiated a new wave of redemptive power into the world and forever impacted the human condition.

The word covenant means "to fetter" or chain together. It was the highest form of commitment that two individuals could share. Any of several rituals were employed to express the covenant partners' unity: A sword might be passed, signifying that the two would be united against the enemy as one. They might pass a sandal between themselves, which symbolized they would travel any distance to be at one another's side. Or, they might cut an animal in two and pass between its halves. Just as the two halves, though separated, were still one animal, so the two covenant partners would become as one individual.

When the Lord initiated His covenant with a man, He did so as an extension of His eternal purpose; the man was a component in a series of divine initiatives. Contained within the Lord's covenant was His divine intervention, His supernatural wisdom and strategies, and His provisions.

Thus, if we look at the Lord's call to Noah, we see that it was not the ark, but the covenant of God, that preserved Noah and his family during worldwide judgment. Noah was a component, a factor in a series of divine initiatives, which accomplished the Lord's predetermined plans. God established the covenant, designed the ark and brought the animals. The Lord even shut the door after Noah entered the ark.

When the Lord established His covenant with Abraham, twice a flaming torch passed through the halves of the animals Abraham offered in sacrifice. The two passes signified that God would keep His part of the covenant and He would keep Abraham's part of the covenant as well! Today, a restored Israel testifies to God's faithfulness in His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. And it is God's covenant with Abraham, not merely the Jewish military, which preserves Israel in our times.

When the Lord entered into covenant with man, God promised that the covenant conditions and possibilities would not only apply to His servant, but His servant's descendants as well. Noah and his family, Abraham and his seed, and David and his family were all united as beneficiaries of God's covenant relationship. Similarly, we are saved and sustained through life's battles by Christ's covenant with the Father.

Payment And Pattern

Our salvation has been secured, not only because Jesus died for our sins, but because His death was part of a covenant He had with the Father. The fact that Jesus suffered on my behalf is staggering, but His crucifixion was a component of an even more powerful reality: His covenant with the Father.

The terms of Christ's covenant were such that, if He would live His life blamelessly and offer that holy life upon the cross for sins, everyone who looked to the Son of God would be granted forgiveness. The Father would look to Christ's sacrifice and see justice; and sinners would look to Jesus and find mercy. Yet, as maturing disciples, we find in Christ's covenant-mission not only our peace, but also a pattern Christ calls us to follow.

He told His disciples, "As the Father has sent Me, I also send you" (John 20:21). Having laid down His life in covenant surrender, He now bids us, "Take up [your] cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24). Of course, our cross does not replace His cross nor do the sub-covenants we make with God supersede Christ's covenant. The truth is, our cross extends the power of Christ's cross into our world and times, and our sub-covenant with God finds its backing because of Christ's covenant with God.

Thus, the Lord calls us to follow Him in personal covenants for our homes, cities and nations. The covenant we embrace is nothing less than the expression of Christ's nature, revealed again through us for our families, cities and nation.


The Harvest and Covenant Power

To many Christians, the idea of making a special covenant with God is unfamiliar. Yet, I believe that many have already felt the Holy Spirit speaking, urging them to deepen their commitment to Christ. Even so, covenants and our obedience to them must come from our hearts in response to the Lord's initiative. You will know the extent of your covenant by the measure of vision and faith, which also come from God.

Especially in the last days, we need to become a people who know the truth given us through Christ's covenant. And, in following Him, we should also know the unique endowment of grace He brings in making special covenants with us.

Indeed, Daniel 11:28-32 warns that the last days will be a time of unprecedented deception and spiritual intrigue. According to this text, Satan's rage will be hurled uniquely against "the holy covenant"! (verse 28a). Yet, in this same chapter we read, "But the people who know their God will display strength and take action. (And) those who have insight among the people will give understanding to the many" (Daniel 11:32-33a).

The prophecy continues, "(And) those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever" (Daniel 12:3). In the midst of great deception there will be a time and a people who know their God, have great insight, do exploits and lead many to righteousness. They will receive a new and powerful endorsement of God's Spirit.

Additionally, if the enemy will be warring specifically against the holy covenant, we can assume there is something of unparalleled power that Christ's covenant provides against Satan! A new authority is coming to those who desire full conformity to Christ. For a great harvest is indeed prophesied for the end of this age, and those leading the way will be individuals who understand Christ's covenant and have themselves covenanted with God for their land.

God's Unalterable Commitment

It is right to pray for the Lord to bless our lives. However, praying for the blessing and provision of God is not the same as covenanting with Him. A covenant is an altar upon which the Lord and His covenant partner give themselves fully to each other. The quality of a covenant relationship with God does not cease once prayers have been answered. For, in covenant love we mature from simply being "believers" to becoming living sacrifices, given to God's highest plans. By so yielding, He creates within us a life that He can use extraordinarily in the process of divine redemption.

Covenant power is greater than that which comes through prayer alone. The effects of a covenant reach far beyond simple faith. Prayer and faith are essentials; they are prerequisites, but not substitutes, for covenant power. The covenant relationship is a lifelong pledge, an unbreakable oath that God Himself initiates and promises to sustain. Contained within His promise is His unalterable commitment, not only to satisfy His redemptive purposes, but also to supply grace and faith to His human counterpart. Together, the all-sufficient God and a believing man accomplish the impossible through their covenant relationship.

The Power Released in a Covenant

A covenant with God accomplishes two interconnected goals. It thrusts us beyond "subjective prayer" (prayer made primarily for our personal needs), and it brings us into a deeper commitment to God. Out of greater commitment comes greater grace to accomplish God's redemptive work in the world. An example of covenant power is seen in ancient Israel during the revival that occurred after Athaliah, an idolatrous Judean queen, was dethroned. Jehoiada, the high priest, looked to God in covenant prayer. We read, "Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they would be the LORD's people" (2 Kings 11:17).

The result of his covenant was that grace came upon the people and they cleansed the land of idolatry. We read, "So all the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet" (verse 20). Jehoiada's covenant brought the nation back to God and ended violence in Jerusalem!

Consider also the power released in Hezekiah's covenant with God. The nation of Judah had been fully corrupted by Ahaz, the preceding king. However, Hezekiah began his reign by seeking God's highest favor. He opened the doors of the temple and reconsecrated the priests.

Yet, the purification of priests and buildings by themselves would not have brought about revival had not Hezekiah taken one further step. He said, "Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that His burning anger may turn away from us" (2 Chronicles 29:10).

Just eight days after the king made a covenant with the Lord, we read, "Then Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced over what God had prepared for the people, because the thing came about suddenly" (verse 36). The difference between a long-term struggle and a speedy turning of the nation was, I believe, in the power that was released when the king covenanted with the Almighty.

It is vital that we who are Americans remember that our spiritual forefathers were people who knew and exercised principles of covenant sacrifice. When they came to this country, they knelt on its shores and covenanted with God for this land, dedicating the "new world" to Christ and His Kingdom. It is unlikely that the revival of our nation will come without local and national church leaders covenanting together with God for their land.

Making A Covenant With God

A personal covenant with God is a serious commitment, worthy of extended prayer and focused waiting before God. I have covenanted with the Lord to see the Body of Christ delivered of carnal divisions and racism; my covenant goal is that Christ's prayer of John 17 be answered.

I have also united my life and faith with the covenants of our Pilgrim forefathers. Together with other brethren, both locally and nationally, we have covenanted with God to see this land restored according to 2 Chronicles 7:14.

I believe there will be a time when this nation, like all nations, will become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ (Revelation 11:15). Until then, whether revival comes quickly or we pass through the fires of divine judgments, our lives belong to Christ--not simply to be blessed or prosperous, but to see His highest purposes accomplished in our land.

However, not all of us will covenant with God for the nation. According to their faith, some will make covenants with Him for their families. Others will covenant to see abortion ended in their cities. While still others will covenant with God for the church--to see unity established in the citywide church in their cities.

Making a covenant with God takes us further into our goal of Christlikeness. It is the highest relationship we can enjoy with God and it is the most deeply surrendered. It is, in truth, that which brings Him the most pleasure. To those who covenant with God, He says, "Gather My godly ones to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice" (Psalm 50:5).

Today, as this nation stands at the threshold of two realities, let us take time in contemplative prayer and kneel before the Almighty Father. In Christlike, focused surrender, as Christ was a living sacrifice for our sins, so let us become living sacrifices to God for those we love. Let us embrace covenant oneness with God that His purpose and passions be fulfilled in our lives and in our times.






HIDDEN IN MY SECRET PLACE by Mary Lindow 10/19 To listen to this message as a free podcast click here www.gcast.com/u/MaryLindow


CHILD OF MY DIVINE PLAN
The coming darkness will cause you no fear.
My perfect love for you will cast out ALL fear!


I will hold your hand and lead you in a way like no other. I will give you eyes that can see in the dark, but I will also hold your hand and lead you through the darkness. For you, this present darkness will be an opportunity to help bring in the great harvest. I AM the Lord of the Harvest, and I will usher in a mighty and uncountable harvest!

Don’t’ try to count these souls don’t try to count them! They will be coming from all directions and places and in many numbers.

Those that are sitting in darkness are going to get up and run toward the light, those who are engulfed in darkness will clamor for the light.

My Chosen ones will shine bright in the darkness and they will point the way to Me. You will be like a lighthouse and a beacon in the dark and stormy seas.


YOU WILL REJOICE THAT YOU WERE CHOSEN
FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS.


Yes My Chosen Ones, this will be a time of Great Harvest! You have been prepared for this great day!
You are fit and ready, now, for service.

I promise, you were chosen…
…For such a time as this!


CHILD DO NOT FEAR OR DREAD
THE COMING DARKNESS!
Welcome it as necessary for a part of the things I have planned! You will not listen to the voice of the enemy or fall into the deceits and the deceptions of his lies if you are walking in My truth.

You will be free indeed!
There is great peace and security in truth. It will save you from the entanglements, and snares and traps of the enemy.

So recognize, know and embrace the truth of My Word! It is a Gift of My love for you.

When you have My wisdom to rely upon, you see with the eyes of faith into the unknown. My child, the truth will set you free from the fear of failure. For when I am leading, I will never lead you to fail, but I will lead you to be victorious.


I WILL SET YOU FREE FROM THE FEAR OF MAN,
For when I am on your side tell me –
Who can rise up against you?

Who dares come against My child when I the Defender and I their Protector is present?
My love and my loving care are a protective shield around about them. So stand up and shine!


ARISE CLOTHED IN LIGHT!
I THE LORD SHINE UPON YOU!
Arise from the depression in which circumstance have kept you!

Rise to a new life!
Be radiant with the Glory of My presence!
For the Glory is upon you!

Even though darkness shall cover earth, and darkness and deep gloom will cover the people of the world, but I the Lord, will rise upon you!

Though thick dark clouds shroud the nations, your new day is dawning. People will see my glory around you!

So! Arise and be Glad!
The Eternal Light- Shines upon YOU!
Isaiah 60:1-2

I The LORD shall preserve you from all evil:
I shall preserve your soul.

I The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, And even for evermore.
Psalm 121:7- 8


I AM YOUR LIGHT AND YOUR SALVATION—
So why should you be afraid?

I AM your fortress, protecting you from danger,
So why should you tremble?

When evil people come to devour you,
When your enemies and foes attack,
They will stumble and fall.

Though a mighty army surrounds you,
Your heart will not be afraid.
Even if you are attacked,
You will remain confident.


JUST ASK OF ME - ONLY ONE THING.
Let it be the thing you seek most—
To live in the house of the Lord all the days of your life, delighting in My perfect ways and meditating in My Secret Place.

For I will conceal you there when troubles come;
I will hide you in My sanctuary.
I will place you out of reach on a high rock.
You will hold your head high above the enemies
who surround you.

In my Secret Place,
You will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising ME, the Lord of Glory - with music.
Psalm 27: 1-6



I CONTROL HUMAN EVENTS—
I GIVE RULERS THEIR POWER…
… AND TAKE IT AWAY

My name will be praised forever and forever.
I AM all-powerful, and I know everything.
And I am the source of wisdom and knowledge.

I reveal Deep and Secret things.
I know what is in the darkness.
Daniel 2:20-22



MY CHILD. MOVE INTO A SIMPLER LIFESTYLE
Move nearer to My fire and My Presence where the pillar warms in the night seasons and the cloud shields from peril during the day!

When you are so consumed by My glory and presence that you must do everything you can to live in it and near it, you will be a blessed person!
Blessed is the man who longs for more of Me.

To flourish in My Presence means to have no other love focus but My will! And. No secret agendas or hope of personal greatness in reward for your efforts!

Blessed are your when you persevere under trial,
because you have stood the test,
You will receive the crown of life,
That I the Lord have promised to those who love Me.
-James 1:12


WISDOM COMES FROM GOD ABOVE
Intelligence comes from man’s own efforts.
A Godly Character reflects inclusiveness of others, compassion, patience, brutal self-examination and honesty.

Charisma is one with flair, influence, and human wit.
It draws others into a web of hope and promise but rarely sacrifices it’s own agenda and comfort.

Child, bow down in a holy fear of My Almighty ability to “scan your inner thoughts” and ask Me to truly renew in you a clean heart, clean motives, and clear pathways.
TO KNOW OF MY WAYS, YOU MUST KNOW ME!
To Know Me, you must spend time with ME.
To spend time with Me, you must purpose, to put aside the lists of things you have to do before you can spend time with Me."


"ORDER YOU DAYS FIRST IN MY PRESENCE,
and watch the desires of your heart be fulfilled.
Man and his counsel will always fall short of the full truth of My Wisdom. I have blueprints and a Master plan for so many things yet to build upon in your life."


"COME. LET US WALK AGAIN TOGETHER."
"You are the temple, the house of My Holy Spirit. I desire to build you up in spiritual strength as you walk in prayer and conversations WITH ME.

"I will fulfill your longing for peace and direction as you step up again into a heavenly trust and rest."


"PEOPLE WILL CHANGE, MAN WILL FAIL YOU,
friends will turn, if they are not seeking My Voice above the clamor of the day. And you My child will fail others, if you listen to your own voice of reason and intelligence.

As you turn to Me, you will see My compassion poured out upon you and you will then have My power of pure godly compassion and Wisdom-driven grace to pour out on others."

Seek Me-with all of your heart, your longings, your heartaches, your dreams.

And I will be there with arms of strength to rescue you from Despair."

You will seek me and find me-
When you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13

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RECEIVE THE FULLNESS OF MY LOVE FOR YOU by Rich Elliott 10/19 on: Today at 07:04:24am


Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, [even] them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Isaiah 41:11-13
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My holy people; what keeps you from moving forward, in My Kingdom life, in you? Each of you have been under attack most of your lives. Under attack and hopelessly outnumbered. Now, all this changes. For it is now high time that My holy people be surrounded by an army of angels so large, it would be impossible for you to know the number.

What am I doing in this season of your life? I am conquering the fears that have been placed in you from birth. All the fears, all the tears, all the threats and cruel attacks are coming to an end, so that I may turn you into a mighty warrior: fearless and strong, mighty and noble.

Put any thought of yourself to rest. I am coming to set things right. I have heard your prayers and I am running to you with outstretched arms. Come to Me and I will give you rest. For I am building an army and each warrior will be mighty and strong, in the strength that they find in Me in this hour.

Look not to the right nor the left, but instead, look deep into My eyes for I will lead you and I will guide you and I will be there with you each step of the way. Do not lean upon your own understanding but rather lean upon Me. Find your rest and I will come and cause you to do things that you never dreamed possible.

How do you receive this, you ask? My holy people, receive this with My joy. With thanksgiving and praise on your lips. It is in the times and places least expected that I will come to you. Receive the fullness of My love for you.

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