Yeshua during Hanukkah...

Then came Hanukkah in Jerusalem, It was winter, and when Yeshua was walking around inside the Temple area, in Shlomos Colonnade. So the Judeans Surrounded him and said to him, "How much Longer are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us publicly!" Yeshua answered them, "I have already told you and you don't trust me. The works I do in my Father's name testify on my behalf, but the reason you don't trust is that you are not included among my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice, I recognize them, they follow me, and I give them eternal life." - John 10:22-28a.

Today, as you read these verses we see Yeshua in the temple during Hanukkah. Yes you read correctly Hanukkah. Even though our evangelical circles have not acknowledged this fact the Word is clear that Yeshua was in the temple during the feast of dedication (Festival of Lights) Hanukkah.

What is compelling to me in addition to this fact, is that Yeshua shared with the Judeans that they did not trust Him. Yeshua went on further to say, my sheep listen to my voice and then Yeshua recognized them. Next the sheep follow Him. Finally, eternal life is granted.

Are you listening to voice of the Lord calling you today?

Are you willing to follow Him?

Eternal life is waiting for you.

The world needs to know the voice of the Lord, confess He is lord and believe.

Why not allow God to use you to direct people to the voice of the Lord.

This can only happen if your testimony rings true with the Shepherds ear.

Has He recognized you?

Have you heard your name?

Blessings from Indianapolis,

Todd

You will seek me...

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

He meets us in our hour of need. He meets us in the quiet of the night. He is not restricted to the confines that our Western Culture suggests He operate His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. I thank God for a personal relationship that knows no time or religious ideology. Take time today to meditate and reflect on those things you earnestly seek after? It is time that we wake up and seek the one true God. I challenge you to leave all forms of Godliness that deny the power and just Seek Him... "The Great I AM"

How close does your life reflect His Kingdom?

How evident is the word Surrender manifested in the natural in your life?

Do you seek a position or His authority at work in your life?

Blessings,

Todd

His Love Compels us...

Does your daily life example to others that you are compelled by HIS love?

When was the last time you were compelled by HIS love to action?

There are needs all around you. Today, start with a need right in front of you.

You will be pleasantly surprised at how little it really takes to make a large impact for HIS Kingdom.

For the Audience of One,

Todd

Streams of His Presence

Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, "streams of living water will flow from within him." - John 7:38

The rain from Heaven that falls to the earth collects into a stream that moves along till it reaches its final destination. The water moves across the rocks till they become smooth in submission to the path and streams direction. The sound that you hear from the stream, is the Voice of the Lord in our lives to be led in the right direction. In total surrender to the current stream of His presence, we find life that only His living water can refresh us.

The release of these rain drops that come from Heaven, give us the opportunity to be blessings of His presence to point people in the right direction. Our lives need to be the object of His affection that allow His Spirit to penetrate our perspective. There is only one stream that flows from the Ancient of Days to guide and direct us in these latter days. This final destination leads us to the deep ocean that no finite mind could ever, ask, hope, or imagine.

Let us consider today, getting into the stream of HIS presence to reach our final destination.

Are you in the Stream of HIS PRESENCE?

Blessing from Brentwood,

Todd

Return to Adonai

Come let us return to Adonai; for he has torn, and he will heal us; he has struck, and he will bind our wounds. After two days, he will revive us; on the third day, he will raise us up; and we will live in his presence. Let us know, let us strive to know Adonai. That he will come is as certain as morning; he will come to us like the rain, like the spring rains that water the earth. - Hosea 6:1-3

Living in His presence, being raised up by the Great I AM, coming to us like rain...

Powerful when our words can begin to line up His Word. Only through full surrender to His purposes for our life, can we find true fulfillment and joy beyond all circumstances.

The more we get to know Adonai, the more we get lost in His presence. The more we surrender to the Holy Spirit and the sanctifying work of the cross in our life, the more revealed truth we begin to understand. Prepare for the Bridegroom will come and we will live in eternity with Him forever and ever.

Have you grown in your love for the Lord and the KINGDOM?

Is He your Rock and Fortress?

Are you able to experience His presence in your life?

Do You bring the Sacrifice of Praise?

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. - Hebrews 13:15,16,20,21

The sacrifice of praise must come from our lips if we truly confess Jesus Christ. The great Shepherd is alive and well to equip you for doing all that He wills you to do. God works in us and desires us to be pleasing to Him. Notice, God is pleased by our praise, generosity, and genuine desire to do good. He requires clean hands and a pure heart to ascend the hill of the Lord. When you are generous and share with others it is true that it will leave your hands. However, that which leaves your hands and is sown into the Kingdom will never leave your life. Bring the sacrifice of Praise unto the House of the Lord.

Questions for Reflection:

Do you bring the Sacrifice of Praise from your lips daily?
Are you a generous individual?
Do you seek to please the Lord?
Who has your heart you or Him?

Blessings,
Todd

The Time is Now to stay in the Spirit and Truth.

And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. - Luke 21:25-28

We live in a critical hour today, we need to be aware of the signs of the times. We must remove all those things that distract us from the need to cultivate our relationship with the Lord in Spirit and Truth. The Spirit is able to show you the signs of the times. We won't be surprised by His coming if we are found in Him. Take account of how you spend your time on the things of God or the things of man.

The temple is gone, but where are you as a living temple? Do you find yourself in the outer courts, inner courts, or Holy of Holy's. Unless the Lord builds the house the laborers, labor in vain. I want to be found in the Holy of Holy's completely seeking after HIM who died for Me. He alone is worthy of our praise and attention. Follow the voice of the Shepherd. Remember, my sheep hear my voice. Let the Lord build the House.


Questions for reflection:

Are the nations distressed and perplexed?
Do Men's hearts today fail because of fear?
Do I focus on God's Word and Plan or Man's fear?
Am I laboring in vain?

Blessings,
Todd