Have You Recognized Your Opportunity!

When Yeshua had come closer and could see the city, he wept over it, saying "If you only knew today what is needed for shalom! But for now it is hidden from your sight. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will set up a barricade around you, encircle you, hem you in on every side, and dash you to the ground, you and your children within your walls, leaving not one stone standing on another - and all because you did not recognize your opportunity when God offered it!" - Luke 19:41-44

In the quiet of the night last evening , as I lay on my bed meditating, I began to weep. I was moved in such a way after doing some extensive reading this past week on the body of Messiah past and present. My heart was troubled with how far we have strayed from the original intent. I was immediately taken in my mind to the scriptures where Yeshua was weeping over Jerusalem. While crying, I believe God allowed me an opportunity to feel a portion of His heart as it relates to the church today. What struck me the most after reading the Word this morning was this... "you did not recognize your opportunity when God offered it!"

I challenge all of us today who claim the risen Lord as Messiah to come back to His heart. Don't miss the opportunity God has offered you. Ask yourself these questions.

Do I know what my Faith is rooted in?

Do I know who I am grafted into?

What is the opportunity God has offered me?

Have I recognized the Masters voice and obeyed?

Is my Lord and Savior weeping over me today?

Blessings from Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

Todd

http://www.tbgrace.org/

Let's Walk through the Fire!

But now this is what Adonai says, he who created you, Ya'akov, he who formed you, Israel: "Don't be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I am calling you by your name; you are mine. When you pass through the water I will be with you; when you pass through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you will not be scorched - the flame will not burn you. For I am Adonai, your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior - Isaiah 43:1-3

Reflecting on these verses, we should acknowledge the confidence, humility, and boldness that are needed to reflect the kingdom of God to every created person. God has created all of us for purpose. Those of us who have come into the knowledge of his HOLY presence have been called by NAME to reach the world one person at a time.

God promised that we would not be scorched or burned when we walk through the fire. He never promised we wouldn't go through the Fire. We need to understand as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that HE is the GREAT I AM.

Find a place this weekend to connect with Adonai, He is waiting there for you all the time.

Ask yourselves these questions today:

Am I willing to walk through the Fire?

Do I need to change my perspective of who the Great I AM is?

Do you know you belong to God?

Can you hear Adonai calling your name?

Blessings from Vancouver, British Columbia

Todd

http://www.tbgrace.org/

It is time to CRY OUT!

Adonai is king, robed in majesty; Adonai is robed, girded with strength; the world is well established; it cannot be moved. Your throne was established long ago; you have existed forever. Adonai, the deep is raising up the deep is raising up its voice the deep is raising its crashing wave. More than the sound of rushing water or the mighty breakers of the sea, Adonai on high is mighty. Your instructions are very sure; holiness befits your house Adonai for all time to come. I cry aloud to God, aloud to God; and he hears me. On the day of my distress I am seeking Adonai; my hands are lifted up; my tears flow all night without ceasing; my heart refuses comfort.

- Psalm 77:1 - 2 /Psalm 93

God eagerly desires to bless us and love on us in more ways than we could ever ask, hope, or imagine. Today, choose to remove the blocks that keep you from passionately crying out to Him for the restoration of mankind to Himself.

As we learn to cry out in adoration, repentance, and petition we learn a valuable lesson in humility and begin to discover the first step in obedience to the Fathers voice.

Do we cry out to God in 2010?

When was the last time the tears flowed uncontrollably from crying out?

It is time to identify the Hellenistic mindsets that have stolen our Joy

of being surrendered fully to God and stifled us from Crying out to our King.

He waits with arms open wide to Lavish His love upon each of us, but we must

cry out only to Him, no substitute will satisfy.

It is no longer about who is right, the issue is finding the TRUTH.

Are you a seeker of Truth and a Worshipper of the Creator?

As you Cry Out, God will pour out the truth into your Spirit.

All traditions of mankind will fade away, but the truth will remain.

Your throne was established long ago; you have existed forever.

Remember, the LIVING WORD said, "I AM the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE"

Blessings,

Todd

www.tbgrace.org

The Consuming Fire!

Our God is a consuming Fire! - Hebrews 12:29, Exodus 3:1-6

Moses at mount Horev met God at the burning bush. Although the bush was flaming with fire, the bush did not burn up. Moses made a decision to go see this sight. Notice Moses took action. Only when Moses moved did Adonai call from the middle of the bush and speak his name.

Just as Moses took action, we are required to take action. Since Pentecost we have been filled with His spirit. The FIRE is already in you. He placed it in you when you received Him. God has need of us to take action, based on the prompting of the Holy Spirit daily in your life.

Every act of obedience fans the flame of His presence to consume you and share life more abundant with those around you.

Our lives need to be redefined by the voice from the fire.

Have you heard Him (I AM) call your name from the fire?

What has Adonai asked you to do for His Kingdom?

He told Moses to tell Pharaoh "Let MY people go"

By faith, step closer to the burning bush in your life that will not be consumed.

You will become lost in HIS presence and warmed by His all consuming fire.

SO LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE BEFORE ALL MEN...

Consumed by His fire from the cottage on the hill,

Todd

www.tbgrace.org