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                                                                                 August '10
Dear Saints,

Praise the Lord for he is good. His mercies endure for ever. Our God is awesome! Many humans are blinded from the truth because of religion. Religion isn't from God; it's an enemy of the cross. The first followers of Jesus named themselves "the way". The name they gave themselves might be because Jesus said, "I am the way the truth and the life" John 14:6. At Antioch believers called themselves Christians. Maybe they did that because to me Christian sounds like Christ in you. God's intent from the beginning was to have a relationship with man as he had in the Garden of Eden. . Satan who is an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14) is very wise. He is a trickster and has used religion to dupe people into eternal damnation. Religion is man's way trying to get to God. The Born Again experience is when God comes into a heart which starts a relationship with him. Once again we will be continuing to bring forth nuggets from the Lord. If you're blessed by these writings I would suggest making copies and giving them to your church family.

Computer I am not a person who has a technical mind. When I was in my late 20's I enrolled in a program that would reveal the vocation I would excel in. When the course was finished I received a break down of over 20 sheets. At the top of this personality assessment was clergy and helping the poor. At the time neither was a part of my life. These vocations became a reality in my life over 25 years ago. Electronic skills were on the bottom of the last page. Saying this, I know next to nothing about the computer and have no desire to learn. Would it benefit me to learn? Sure it would. As I was checking my e-mails the other day, the Spirit of the Lord spoke to me and said, "His heart was broken because many of my children are satisfied where they are. There has been little change in their heart and their identity is more of the world than of me. There is so much to learn about me and my kingdom through a crucified life but many of my children will not take the time and effort to seek my face which will produce change, and that grieves me".

Terrorist -Food For Thought Today when we think of the word terrorist, we think of those whose actions are vicious and evil. Rightly so, they have no regard for life and will do anything to have their agenda completed. The dictionary has a definition that is very simple "one who is a bully". A long time ago while in grade school I encountered a bully. He was after my lunch money. I would avoid him at all cost. He was older than me and fear came upon me when I saw him. One day I went to my father and told him what happened. He then approached the boy and after that day he never bothered me again. Today, I still remember his name. The name of our terrorist is Satan (a powerful foe) and as I went to my father (and he ended it) we also need to go to our Father and let him take care of him. I think all of us at one time have been a terrorist. It might have been to a sibling, parent, class mate, co-worker, teacher etc. I hope that most of our terrorist activities are over. As believers, we are a terror to the kingdom of darkness. Satan and his army will try to do anything to us that will cause our retreat. They are enemies of the cross, and no matter whom they are, they hate you and me. To them the gospel is foolishness. In the natural governments try defeating these terrorist with fire power. Our weapons are not carnal but are mighty to the pulling down of strong holds 2Corinthians 10:4. Our Victory comes through quality time in prayer, studying God's Word, and worshiping our great God. After that all we have to do is what God told Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:15-16, "Thus says the Lord to you: Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's".

Getting Your Affairs In Order Most of the time when people hear this phrase it brings sadness to ones heart. It means that the doctor has given bad news that a life of a loved one will not survive too much longer. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to my heart and said "I wish all of my children would understand the consequences when they don't get their spiritual affairs in order. When natural affairs are not taken care of until after death, much chaos follows. Sometimes (even before their sick) those affairs are taken care of, and. this makes it much easier for those who are left behind. When one is earnestly seeking me first and my kingdom (Jeremiah 29:13, Mathew 6:33) the fruit of the spirit will bring order in the hearts of my children. Faith will overcome fear. Joy will overcome heaviness and peace will be the stabilizing force in one's soul.

Exchanging Money Not to long ago a man approached me asking if I could change a 20 dollar bill. I let him know I could. After the transaction he spoke these words, "timing is everything in this world". His statement is so true. There have been people who have been at the right place, at the right time, and through this have been able to make important contacts. On the other hand it's been just the opposite, being at the wrong place at the wrong time bringing bad results. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to me and said, "SON, FOR MY CHILDREN NOTHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN MY TIMING". Many of my children are in a hurry. I have used my prophets to write about the importance of waiting on me. It hurts me when this happens because they are out of my perfect will. The children off Israel couldn't wait 40 days while my servant Moses was worshiping me, and the consequences (that they caused themselves) were grave. You my precious children have experienced and will experience the same when you do not walk humbly with me. Here are some scriptures that confirm what the Holy Spirit was speaking: Micah 6:8 "Walk humbly with thy God", Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God", Psalm 27:14 "Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and he shall strengthen thy heart, again I say wait." Isaiah 40:31 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall walk and not be weary, and they shall run and not faint"

Walking In The Park There is a park where I frequently walk. If one is open to the leading of the Lord, God will have you minister where you think not. I've been able to share the Lord with a couple of workers who take care of the grounds. I've also been able to hand out some tracts and had an opportunity to talk with a fellow walker. He has been walking about 4 months and has lost a lot of weight. I wanted to know how his friends saw him. He told me some of them didn't even recognize him. He then said, "The same old person doesn't exist any more". Then the Spirit of the Lord spoke to me, "That is my desire, for my bride's heart to be different than the heart of the world". In the world the same old person not existing any more is a flesh issue. In my kingdom it has always been and always will be a heart issue. When one's heart is right before me I will come and strengthen it. 2 Chronicles 16:9, I always want my children to examine their hearts and let me change the areas where it's still fleshly".

Lady Walking Her Dog This lady is another person I met while walking in the park. When we see each other at a distance we wave. This one day we met while walking. Her dog was on a retractable leash. He was a mean looking bull dog. While we were talking (about 15 feet apart from each other) he jumped at me. I stood still and did not back away or flinch. Then the Spirit of the Lord spoke to me, he said, "Son your foe is as a roaring lion" 1Peter 5:8 , but never forget I am the Lion of the tribe of Judah Rev. 5:5. I have him on a leash and he is not allowed to do anything to you unless he has my permission. That bull dog wanted so bad to attack me but he couldn't because the owner would not let him. I am your owner and when you are strong in me and in the power of my might you will have no fear. NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU WILL PROSPERb> Isaiah 54:17a. THE GATES OF HELL WILL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST YOU Mathew 16:18.

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Serving our King together,


Brother Joseph

Please continue to pray for the Holy Spirit to continue working powerfully in our meetings