The Journey of the Pearl

How is it that a pearl becomes a pearl?
Most people believe that a pearl is formed from a grain of sand.  This is actually a legend.

http://wiki.answers.com states that;
 A natural pearl forms inside a bivalve mollusk when the shell has been invaded by a parasite or damaged. The most common reason a natural pearl will develop is due to parasitic invasion.

The parasite wil burrow through the periostracum layer (outer layer) of a mollusk shell and into the mother-of-pearl beneath. When the parasite penetrates the mother of pearl in comes in contact with the mollusk's mantle muscle. This muscle contains cells known as epithelial cells. These cells produce a substance called nacre which coats the inside of the shell (mother-of-pearl) and is the substance of which a pearl is composed.

The parasite becomes lodged in this mantle muscle and dies. The mollusk's definsive reaction is to grow a sac around the intruder. This sac is called the pearl sac. Once the sac encases the intruder the cells begin to deposit nacre- which is composed of aragonite and calcite (a calcium carbonate compound) platelets. 

Spiritually we often choose/allow things to enter our lives or we make choices through circumstances where parasites can enter.   These mistakes in life can be what Holy Spirit uses to  change us into His likeness, molding us, forming us into the representation of his plan and purpose for our lives.  This parasite can be likened to our flesh- that is a part of us- but, has to die, so that what is left is; "the pearl of great price."  Yeshua spoke of the pearl of great price.  he said in Matthew 13:45-46   Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:  Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.   

The pearl is made by irritation, discomfort, and time.

If our hearts are truly after God heart then we will allow the fire of His presence to consume our flesh.  This fire is not pleasant.  It is a very uncomfortable place to be.  But, what will be left?  A pearl of great price will appear in its place.  

Today seek alignment to the path of Holy Spirit by through surrendering the flesh.  Allow holy Spirit to burn the things we surrender with His all-consuming fire-on the alter of sacrifice.  Don`t hold back.  It is the ultimate test of your faith this day.  
Holy Spirit says to you today; do you really trust Me?
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him and He will make your paths straight.
Dear Ones, you are being formed into pearls every day of your lives.  Let the process happen, don`t fight it.
 

New Year Test

Here is a TEST for you today

Does the clay say to the Potter(Creator or Maker), why did you make me like this?
Am I allowing the Potter to shape me?
Or do I get mad and fight life`s irritations?



Am I different this year than last year or five years ago?

Is my attitude any different?

Am I walking a path that is controlled by Holy Spirit?

What are my reactions to things I do not like about others?

Is this new year going to be different, or am I going to react to things in my life that I do not like in a different way?

Am I allowing the irritations in life to mold me?

Most people hate the molding process. But we are all a "WORK IN PROGRESS." The irritations in life are the things that change me. I always have to look at me. I must determine if I am acting in the way of LIFE. Producing abundance.

Lord,
you are the Potter and I am the clay,  mold me and make me into your likeness today.
AMEN

The Kingdom comes to the earth through intercession.

Thy Kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We are called to Intercession as Kingdom workers. To bring the will of Heaven to this earth.
As we pray in understanding or in the Spirit-this is what we are doing. We are bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to the earth.

Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

This intercession will come from an intimate relationship with Spirit (Ruach).
God calls us to intercede for people, not institutions or names of churches or congregational names. We are to pray for the people who operate in the leadership rolls that God has placed them into and the people that make up the community.
When praying, we often begin to lift up an institution or name as something great and it becomes a religious idol. This becomes the emphasis of our prayers instead of praying for the leaders and people that make up the community. Anything we place more value in than walking in the Loving footsteps of Yeshua, becomes an idol.
Yeshua did not do the things the religious of the Day did.  Yeshua did not do Church as most people today think. One of His favorite places of community was in Bethany at the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. He went from home to home. He also taught in the synagogues. He was obviously respected as a Man of God and allowed to speak. The history does not lead us to believe that they interviewed Him before hand.  This community lead to intimacy, which is relationship. This again must be in place to bring God`s heart (Kingdom) to this earth.
Religion has hurt the world and the body of Messiah as a whole. It has kept some inside walls,  while excluding others-even those who love God.  This exclusion has  caused us to  live up to man`s wisdom not God`s wisdom.  His tabernacle or dwelling place is within our hearts.  Again a picture of in-timacy (inside of me).
Religion can surround people involved in it, separating or excluding you from others and others from you.  Do you know your neighbors?  Are you an approachable person?
It is so hard to get away from religious behavior-because it satisfies our flesh.
Is makes us feel like we are valuable-like we are something or someone of importance in man`s eyes.
Why can`t we just believe what God says; You are my child and I love you? You are most important to Him.  Yeshua says,  He gave you life, now surrender it back to Him.

Today, freely surrender all to your King Yeshua. Go where Spirit tells you, actor speak on what you hear.  Hear His voice first before blindly following a fellow earthling. We are all on the same level.  Even  the disciples wanted Yeshua to put them above their fellow brothers.  Yeshua said he would not that we act like the heathen, who lord things over each other.  Yeshua is our King.  There is no hierarchy in the Kingdom of heaven.

Yeshua is an intimate King. He desires an interactive relationship with each one of us-not just some of us. This interactive relationship involves "who-so-ever wills" whoever wants or desires it-IT IS YOURS TODAY/NOW!
I speak to my husband every day because I love him and desire him. It is not a chore or something that is ever boring.  Spirit wants this with us also. It is this relationship that will cause us to grow and we will become like the ONE we are following.  The Spirit is gentle and does not push in if we do not desire.  Spirit will patiently wait and woo us with His love till we have the same desire.

Holy Spirit(Ruach Kodesh), teach us today how to become like you. Teach us intimate relationship, how to interact with you daily, to hear your voice and to act upon what is spoken into our hearts. So we can truly be interceders, who bring the will of heaven to the earth.  I surrender my perspectives and perceptions to your truth Abba. I place your truth above my wishes, wants and desires. Remembering that the plan and future you have for me is LIFE and PROSPERITY spiritually and physically.
Thank you.

Amen

Eagles Mate for Life

Eagles mate for life or till the death of one mate.
Word says you will SOAR ON WINGS LIKE AN EAGLE, you will run and not be weary you will walk and not faint.
Eagles ride on the WInd (in Hebrew -RUACH Hakodesh means Holy Spirit-literally means WIND)-Eagles do not flap(work) their wings they ride -soar on the thermals of the wind.
This is what we are supposed to do-pray and then let the Holy Spirit do the work--Isn`t that cool.

A Few signs of the Messiah

ALMAH(VIRGIN)
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, an almah(VIRGIN) shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanu'el(GOD WITH US).

A CHILD
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Shalom.

ESTABLISH RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE EARTH
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of shalom there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will perform this.

ALL POWER AND AUTHORITY OF KING-ROBE(GARMENT OF LINEN), BELT(TRUTH-HELD THE HIGH PRIEST ROBES TOGETHER),
Isaiah 22:21 and I will cloth him with your robe, and strengthen him with your belt, and I will commit your government(DOMINION OR RULE OF GOD), into his hand; and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Yerushalayim, and to the house of Yehudah.

A STAR(OF MESSIAH), A SCEPTER(ROD OF AUTHORITY)
Numbers 24:17 I see him, but not now; I see him, but not near: There shall come forth a star out of Ya`akov, A scepter shall rise out of Yisra'el, Shall strike through the corners of Mo'av, Break down all the sons of tumult.

Thank you Abba Father for sending your Son to ATONE for my sins.
Thank you Abba for loving us so much to cause your plan to be accomplished in Messiah Yeshua(SALVATION). You are the Light or Zoe of our lives. May your light arise over us with power and strength today. May you illuminate every dark place in our being and cover us, like a garment, with your Glory. May we walk in your governmental authority today. May we go to the High Places. Knowing God is leading the way that our feet our stepping.
So lets step into the new year with the courage, strength, wisdom, knowledge, counsel, power, and the fear of the Lord.