Jeremiah 2:21 Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?
Joel 1: 14 Santify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the Lord your God, and cry unto the Lord.
Genesis 4: 3-7 And in the process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: 5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. 6 And the Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.
Leviticus 10:1-2 And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which he commanded them not. 2 And there went out fire from the Lord, and devoured them, and they died before the Lord
Greetings in Grace Beloved, ๐ฅฐ
Merry Christmas ๐ & Happy Holy Days to you & yours! I am really excited about today’s post, as it is so fitting for the time & season we are in. I love when Papa(Father) God impresses upon my heart โฅ๏ธ to receive of the hidden manna/word that is only for those who are His. And my friend that(His) is my greatest title in this season, that iโm wearing as a badge of honor. In a time where everyone wants to be somebody of โgreat recognitionโ I find myself groaning ๐ฉand beckoning unto God often, God I just want you. Excuse me in my folly. But my dear friend not only for myself do I inward & outwardly groan, but for you also (See 2 Corin 11:1-2).
What Iโm saying is if you happen to be one of my nearest & dearest I fail not to make mention of you! And if you would like to be added to that list, I am open and taking requests ๐! On that note letโs pray. Father in the name of Jesus, I thank, praise, and acknowledge you as Lord & Savior. Touch whomever is reading this letter with your tender loving kindness and mercies that fail not. Renew us on this day and everyday to come. Let us not be conformed to this world but let us be transformed by the renewing of the mind. ๐ง We know that Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Give them eyes that see & ears that hear in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. ๐๐ฝ ๐๐ผ
So lately God has been having me to be watchful and prayerful concerning several things and an elect people (His & my Beloveds ๐). Itโs both a privilege and an honor. In addition to those that I watch for, He has been having me to petition for others, in particular those on elevated platforms. This includes leaders (spiritual & natural), โcelebritiesโ, and authority figures (ie, police, administrators, etc.). If you know me you know that there is a call/burden on my life in particular for music ministry/industry. In fact I’d say my top three โsectorsโ of burden/influence would be Business (Kingdom & Earthly), Education, and Arts & Entertainment. Family is also another but for the sake of time & space we revisit that next time (hopefully).
If you watch the news, social media, and/or listen ๐๐ฝ to the conversations of the โelite & commonโ you know that there has been a lot of controversy, confusion, and change all around us. And if you have any discernment you are aware ๐that the things we are experiencing in today’s times are not normal. As the bible warns we are in end times and evil men & seducers are getting worse & worse (see 2 Timothy 3). Not only in the world but even in the church, designed to be the household of faith & prayer. And nobody wants to get to the root of it, but more so just skimming the surface in hopes of stirring up the latest greatest controversy. In the words of comedian Katt Williams โInfluenceless Influencers, A time/place where anybody can be anythingโ. Sadness. ๐
Beloved the world and its systems will always be what it is, but when we canโt count on the church โช๏ธ(Godโs chosen) to be the church according to His design, we are in trouble. I heard someone say they really couldnโt tell the difference between the gospel industry and the worldly/secular industry. And unfortunately I understand. Please donโt take this out of context. ๐ I am not one who endorses hypocritical religion. Iโm a Son/Saint saved by THE Son/Savior, our Lord Jesusโ๏ธ Christ. I watch movies, listen to different music genres, wear pants & of course a cute dress or skirt occasionally, and will/have gone into dark places to be a light. Just like Jesus. Except Iโm not 100% devine. Only HE IS!
Nevertheless, as a called out & chosen one it is my responsibility to live & speak THE TRUTH. Even when itโs not popular or well received. ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธRemember, it came to me first. So if I have to make the adjustments, nobody is exempt. In fact I am not really your friend beloved if I canโt be honest with you. Why would I want someone I love to be โcaught lackinโ in any kind of way? Back to topic. I was ๐๏ธwatching some recent & older Youtube videos & magazine articles, and was horrified (not literally) as to what we consider great. The people, places, platforms, purposes, etc. that we celebrate are catastrophic and gross. I cringe as I scroll through the common.
Have you ever experienced something or someone strange, weird, off? Kind of disconnected from reality. Maybe that was you & I at some point in time? โ ๏ธWarning, one may experience behaviors and words that are outrageously outlandish. Well at least to the uncommon man. In fact the word strange translates, outlandish, adulterous, alien, heathendom, queer, unnatural, deviant, creepy, off-center, etc. But for some reason itโs accepted as greatness to most (See Isaiah 5:20). How? Why? When? Where? Who? Friend, we really need to start asking ourselves some questions. ๐คExamining ourselves, those we are connected to, our surroundings, and the word of God in order to see if we have alignment. If not we ought to Repent (change). Remember, we canโt change ourselves but God can (search posts on repentance).
Letโs not act as if God doesnโt see or know. He is all seeing, all knowing, and all places at all times (See Psalm 139). Not only does He see, know, Be, but He will repay. God is not mocked, a man will reap ๐ฑwhat he sows (See Galatians 6:7-9). Letโs take some time to reflect & write.
R&W Exercise ๐ญ๐
What have I been watching, hearing, doing lately good & not so good? How does this align or misalign with the word of God (you can search scriptures by topic or consult a spiritual advisor, including us here at GC INK.)? Where do I want to go in this life & after? Why? Who are my biggest influencers? Consider these things and more as led by God. Ask God for direction & discipline to carry out His desires for your life.
In closing I want to encourage us to continue in this reflection into the new year. Consider fasting from food & distractions for ๐ฐ๏ธ24 to 72 hours to reset and ready ourselves for the new season/year. Feel free to reach out and connect with us for an abundance of resources to assist you in this, as consecration ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธand celebration๐ฅณ is who we are and what we do. Grace, Peace, and Love Be Unto You & Yours! And until next time fare-well for now.
Signed, GC K. Joi XOXO ๐
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