CHOOSE JESUS WHO IS LORD & SAVIOUR THIS CHRISTMAS

We cannot choose the climate, we cannot control the economy, we cannot choose our heritage or which family we are born into , we cannot choose how people will react to us.....but there is a choice that we all have.
That choice is where we will spend ETERNITY. The most important choice in our lives , God leaves to us.
This Christmas everything has been done so you & I would come to the Kings of Kings and receive the SALVATION that only JESUS can give.
The sadness is that when Jesus came as a baby the people back then were scoffing at anyone who said that the MESSIAH layed in the arms of a teenager on the outskirts of their village.They sadly were all too busy & distracted to even consider the possibility. Those who missed JESUS at that time simply were neither looking or waiting.
And so it is today we still have a real choice as to whether or not we want to believe & receive Jesus as Lord & Saviour in our own lives.
Remind yourselves today that God became man . Divinity arrived in a form of a helpless baby. Heaven opened it's arms & placed it's most precious gift into a human womb and this was all done with you in mind.
Choose JESUS this season and experience an authentic CHRISTmas in your life.

To all my readers , critics,encouragers I pray that the Lord Jesus Himself will bless you abundantly with His mighty grace , love & mercy. I personally would very much pray that you would find God's peace in the new year through the presence of Gods Holy Spirit, the power of the cross , and the cleansing blood of JESUS.
Also to the anonymous person who sent me their sad comment yesterday : my response to you is:"JESUS LOVES YOU"(ACTS 4:12-21).
PRAYERS IN JESUS' NAME for your journey!

John3:16-18 ''For God so loved the world that He gave His one & only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have Eternal Life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.v18. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son."
MARNEY

JESUS .......SANTA ?

This Christmas remember two important things :
1.If you want cookies, sweets , red suits , elves , slices, sleighs & reindeers .....
Then you must go to the North Pole.

2. On the other hand , if you want SALVATION, FORGIVENESS , ETERNAL LIFE , PEACE, JOY , PURPOSE , TRUTH, HOPE , CLEANSING , & A 'BORN - AGAIN" experience .
Then you are invited to kneel with the shepherds at the manger of JESUS ...and worship GOD in FLESH , who dared to do what man dared never even to dream!

LUKE 2:11 "TODAY IN THE TOWN OF DAVID A SAVIOUR HAS BEEN BORN TO YOU, HE IS CHRIST THE LORD."

Everyone JESUS loves you & wants you to trust in Him as the only SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD.

Christians let the secret out that JESUS CHRIST IS LORD OF ALL !

Praying for you all today.
Blessings and grace.
MARNEY

ALMOST A DISCIPLE OF JESUS? ALMOST CALLED?ALMOST....ALMOST..?

For our own good & God's Kingdom , JESUS demanded & demands absolute obedience. He never has had any room for a "almost commitment"....in fact 'almost' isn't in JESUS' vocabulary. You are either with Him or not, you are either 'sold-out' or totally not! With JESUS ....."next time'' has to become "this time"
''ALMOST'' is acceptable with horseshoes , transport schedules, or even educated guesses, but with the MASTER , JESUS, it may as well be 'never'.
Do you think this is challenging ? Well just remember the CROSS....where would our Salvation be if Jesus ''ALMOST" went to the Cross. SELAH !
Today , this week , this month , this year & next ''almost for JESUS" will never placate God's terms of committed Discipleship, neither will it bring the greatest blessings in your life nor a dying worlds.
"Almost called", (really) put your ear down to the Bible & hear Jesus bid you go with a 100% passion for JESUS & HIS GOSPEL....this doesn't sound a comfortable , casual, carnal ,kind of Christianity & that is because it isn't.
Please do yourself a favour ..don't get duped into thinking that you are a man or woman sold out to JESUS with an ''almost decision" , it simply isn't truth.

READ MARK 8 : 34-38 this week for CHRISTMAS & REALLY LIVE "JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.''
PRAYING!

CASUAL,CAPTIVE, CONFUSED, COMMITED,CONTAGIOUS....(2)

This Christmas what are your priorities as a man or woman of God?Selah upon this!
At this time of the year there is no one better to know what a true Christian is than a non-Christian.....there is an expectation that we will promote the cause of Jesus Christ, that we will show grace , love, mercy, and generosity to all . Yes that we will even be zealous in our commitment to the ongoing mission of Jesus Christ as Lord....we are expected to be contagious in our expression of Christianity in a way that all the world (secretly) longs to see & ultimately share.
Don't be confused about what Jesus has called you to do & be....we are called to be beautiful SALT which makes others thirsty for the Gospel, as well as compelling LIGHT, radiating the glory of God to everyone we meet.
Sadly some 'christians' have just enough of the world to keep them 'bad', & just enough of 'religion' to make them 'sad'. Rather we all need more of JESUS to make us GLAD.
Then perhaps the world will have there own experience of ; JOY TO THE WORLD THE LORD JESUS HAS COME!


Praying for you all today in JESUS' name!
MARNEY

CAPTIVE...CASUAL...CONFUSED...CONTAGIOUS..COMMITTED?

This Christmas I am wondering who is JESUS to you ?This is an important question for all of us to answer .....because our commitment (or not) will reflect our understanding of the nature & position of Jesus in our lives.
George Barna says,"For captive Christians , success is obedience to God , as demonstrated by consistently serving Christ & carrying out His commands & principles. For casual Christians, success is balancing everything just right so that they are able to maximise their opportunities & joys in life without undermining their perceived relationship with God & others. Stated differently, casual Christianity is about moderation in all things while captive Christianity is about extreme devotion to their God regardless of the worldly consequences." (www.barna.org)
Casual Christianity brings CONFUSION. Personal comfort is the priority over commitment to the cause of Jesus Christ. Casual Christianity is a sad replacement for the life of a Disciple of Jesus.....don't sell out friends, not now , not ever. Tomorrow I will share more with you on this theme, but please be contagious with the Gospel of Jesus this Christmas.

Praying for you all .

MARNEY

JESUS MADE TOTAL COMMITTMENT TO YOU & ASKS FOR A RESPONSE.

(take 2) Phillippians 2:7 ''He (JESUS) made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness."
Jesus is the ultimate in "giving"......He gave & gave & gave ,until there was nothing left for Himself.
This thought inspires me in our "self-serving culture", the 'it's all about me syndrome' is so sadly alive & infecting the western culture at a fast rate of knots.
Today I want to speak into your life about choosing to live SELFLESSLY, instead of being drawn into the ever increasing consumeristic mind set. You see Jesus knew ( & knows ) that the deepest love is built not on passion and romance but rather on a COMMON MISSION & SACRIFICE. Jesus also wants us to know that we are merely pilgrims & that ETERNITY is so close that any "GOODBYE" for the cause of CHRIST , any sacrifice for JESUS' mission on earth is but in reality an opportunity to reflect all that JESUS has done for the whole world & that includes YOU dear friends!
Jesus is such a SAVIOUR & He will not ask of us what He was ( & is ) not prepared to do !

"FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON (for you ) ........."John 3:16.

What is your response to that demonstration of RADICAL LOVE ?
MARNEY

JESUS MADE TOTAL COMMITTMENT TO YOU & ASKS FOR A RESPONSE.

JUST SOME OF THE POSITIVE ACTS JESUS DOES IN YOUR LIFE

Jesus is amazing listen to some of what He wants to do in your life & mine:
1.HE FORGIVES & FORGETS.
2.HE CREATES & HE CLEANSES.
3.HE RESTORES & HE REBUILDS.
4.HE HEALS & HE HELPS.
5.HE RECONCILES & HE REDEEMS.
6. HE COMFORTS & HE CARRIES.
7.HE LIFTS & HE LOVES.
8.HE SAVES & SETS FREE.
9.HE REVOLUTIONISES & RESTORES.
10.HE CALLS & COMMANDS.
11.HE CHALLENGES & CREATES.
12.HE REVIVES & RECREATES.
13. HE DELIGHTS & DESPAIRS OVER LIVES.
14.HE SPEAKS & SERVES.
15. HE CREATES & CALLS FORTH.
16. HE INTERCEDES & INVITES.
17.HE IS HOLY & WHOLLY AVAILABLE.
18.HE ANSWERS & ASKS FOR COMMITTMENT.
19.HE REFUSES COMPROMISE & REMINDS US TO DO THE SAME.
20.HE ALONE IS SAVIOUR & ALLOWS US FREE WILL.
HE IS THE GOD OF THE "FAT CHANCE", THE "SECOND & BEYOND"CHANCE , THE "SLIM CHANCE"& EVERY OTHER CHANCE THAT YOU COULD POSSIBLY CONSIDER!

Who would want to refuse a SAVIOUR like this ? I won't , I can't and invite you to do the same today & every day.
JOHN 1 : 17 "...GRACE & TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS.''
Don't try and live life without Him ......you will be ETERNALLY regretting such a choice !

Praying for you all today.
MARNEY

VISION PRECEDES CALLING

Never doubt the vision God has placed in your heart .....this is a very important aspect of your CALLING!
What keeps you awake at night ? What burns within your heart to the point of distraction day after day ?
What injustices torment you & accelerate you into action and zeal.These issues are the basis of your tangible CALLING from God ( even if at this stage you do not acknowledge the reality)!
Visionless christians lead empty lives, visionless leaders lead vacuums , visionless parents lead children to assume this is 'normal'.
If anyone is confused about God's Call upon their lives there will be a contradiction of REVELATION & REALITY......confusion breeds doubt & paralysis of the spirit. Holy Spirit inspired vision can not be ....must not be ignored.
If there are concerns about a CALLING in your life ......listen..really listen to the voice of JESUS, hear His call , see His vision, feel His heart for a sad world that needs LOVE, HEALING & SALVATION.
Holy vision will always precede God's calling upon your life...."WITHOUT VISION PEOPLE PERISH."
People with large vision are large in obedience, large in prayer , large in the Word of God.....large in faithful endeavours, large in servanthood, large in joy , large in "LIFE".
Never ever doubt the Spirit-inspired vision God has placed in your heart....not today , not tomorrow , not ever!

JESUS SAID in Matthew 9:37-38 ''THEN HE SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES, "THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW. ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST,THEREFORE, TO SEND OUT WORKERS INTO HIS HARVEST FIELD."
Dear friends look up , look out , look & see desperate people , needing real answers.
The NEED is the CALL , and have eyes to see the NEED!
Blessings & Praying.

MARNEY

WHAT IS AUTHENTIC SURRENDER?

In the week that we remember with respect the many soldiers that have given their life for their countries, I would like to focus on the essence of "Surrender" in a spiritual sense.
To many people it is somewhat a fresh revelation that human beings need "salvation" at all, so many today profess to be self-made people.
I have heard many suggest to me quite arrogantly that they are where they are today because of their own efforts and give no credit at all to anyone or anything else(let alone giving glory to God).
But I know this to be truth , that life will normally lead you to some situation or relationship that you cannot fix, control,change, like, or even understand, and dear friends what does a "self-made person" do at these times ?
I have a great suggestion for us all : SURRENDER YOUR LIFE INTO THE LOVING ARMS OF JESUS TODAY.
Just come out with your hands & heart up and see what difference there will be with a GOD MADE MAN or WOMAN!
You see only when we are brought to the very raw edge of our own resources, perceived successes & achievements, will we realise that actually we all need a Saviour & today I am delighted to tell you : HIS NAME IS JESUS!
Jesus does not ask us to be successful or greatly accredited for this often merely gives us a false sense of self-importance & an over inflated ego.
The Lord Jesus asks for our humility to confess our need of His love, forgiveness & salvation which in the light of ETERNITY will be all actually that really matters.....not our funds,not our personal achievements, not our self-made successes.........just our relationship with JESUS & our desire to be perfectly surrended to His loving & perfect will .
That is authentic surrender as clearly understood in PSALM 51 ( why not prayerfully read these radical, life-giving words).
Jesus surrendered His life for you & I that we could be saved from ourselves : Philippians 2:7 "Jesus made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant,being made in human likeness ." In fact for your own delight why not have another read of all of Philippians Chapter 2 then you will be given a very clear desription of how Jesus led the way in ''SURRENDER".

Praying for my readers today . SHALOM!

MARNEY

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT JESUS IS GOING TO DO NEXT

I have been quite challenged in recent days to hear many people suggesting that the days of miracles happening in these years is "over ".
I am afraid that I totally disagree.......you see I don't only BELIEVE in miracles ,I live my life DEPENDING on them!
For those of us who love Jesus as Lord & Saviour there is much historical & current evidence to validate the power of God's Holy Spirit moving in peoples lives, & this is as evident as it ever has been.I personally am a recipient of such a blessing from the Lord , as has many in my friends & family circles .
I am sad that many do neither acknowledge or have personal experience of God's miraculous presence happening in their lives. So today I want to inspire some of you to dare to believe that JESUS' power is still very much a reality for you and your life. However, be very aware that Jesus ' promises of faith are not some kind of 'santa claus' gift there is much more that you need to know about God's provision in your life.
1. Jesus loves you & died for your sins.
2.He longs for you to become His son or daughter.
3. His peace which passes all intellectual understanding can be your inheritance today.
4.Be absolutely convinced the day of miracles is NOT OVER.
5. Believe JESUS' words from His own lips from John 14:12-14 "I TELL YOU THE TRUTH , ANYONE WHO HAS FAITH IN ME WILL DO WHAT I HAVE BEEN DOING. HE WILL DO EVEN GREATER THINGS THAN THESE , BECAUSE I AM GOING TO THE FATHER.
v.13 AND I WILL DO WHATEVER YOU ASK IN MY NAME, SO THAT THE SON MAY BRING GLORY TO THE FATHER. v14. YOU MAY ASK ME FOR ANYTHING IN MY NAME , & I WILL DO IT."
6. Do not demand your personal miracle , just lay your legitimate request before God.
7. Check your motivation for even requesting God's intervention.
8. Remember even God is a respecter of free will in your life & the lives of others.
9. Trust the Scriptures in these matters of FAITH & PRAYER.
10. Be grateful when the Lord says either" YES," "NO" or" WAIT".
11. Be assured of this certainty : YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT JESUS IS GOING TO DO NEXT IN YOUR LIFE.
Just give Him free access & watch your attitude, world , relationships, outlook, and life changed for the better .
Praying for my readers.
MARNEY

RACISM .... A STAIN THAT WILL ONLY BE ERADICATED FINALLY WHEN JESUS IS LORD

I seem to be hearing many strong racist comments & intentional discourteous comments over these last few weeks.
I can only say that these attitudes & comments are an offense and appalling to me as I listen to these words spoken from other people, all sorts of people (men , women, youth, more mature, academics,practioners, and many others). The sad truth is that there are so many sad attitudes between people right around this world & Australia is not exempt from this cancerous attitudinal curse.
I want to light a candle instead of just cursing the very tragic darkness .....the truth is JESUS can give us all a whole new perspective on everybody & everything if we would just listen to His voice of love , forgiveness & healing.
Wherever Jesus went on earth He comforted the disturbed & disturbed the self-serving comfortable.
To the outcasts , the rejected people of His society there was much grace , mercy, love & healing shown. He was always leading the way with grace towards people who were different to Himself and for me that is an example & a model I would want to imitate.
Just imagine for a moment if all RACISM throughout the world ceased............
Just imagine if all BITTERNESS between people was released.........
Just imagine if all people regardless of race or creed were loving & tolerant of each other..........
Just imagine if you & I were people who actually lived , loved , forgave , respected others the way JESUS did & does..................

Today when someone is a different colour to you , displaying a different attitude to yours , has different thoughts to you how about showing some of the love , grace & respect towards them that JESUS displayed(displays).
Red & yellow , black & white they are all precious in His sight ..........Jesus loves the little (big) children of the world....a good example to follow, why not try it.
Read REVELATION 7:9 (have some vision of what could be)''AFTER THIS I LOOKED AND THERE BEFORE ME WAS A GREAT MULTITUDE THAT NO ONE COULD COUNT, FROM EVERY NATION, TRIBE, PEOPLE & LANGUAGE, STANDING BEFORE THE THRONE & IN FRONT OF THE LAMB. THEY WERE WEARING WHITE ROBES & THEY WERE HOLDING PALM BRANCHES IN THEIR HANDS.''

I can only imagine , how about you?
Praying for all readers today .

MARNEY

WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME OF GREAT SPIRITUAL WARFARE

Recently I have been preaching in Alice Springs , & Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory over a number of days and the Lord Jesus was so graciously present as I shared with many of God's people. But this is what I am being impressed with ( both in my travels & coming back to Melbourne), there is a great spiritual war for those who have eyes to see & hear, particularly those who know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.................... If you doubt that ,then you have already been deceived.And please understand that 'spiritual warfare' is not a war against flesh & blood ( other people ), it is as the Bible suggests a sad spiritual reality of the world we live in . If you have a Bible please read EPHESIANS 6:10-18 ( if any reader does not have a Bible please let me know & I will supply one for you).
The truth is that within Australia & beyond there are so many tragic . sad , evil injustices that are occuring every day to men , women & children of all colours , creeds, genders, and age groups.
One just has to read a newpaper or watch the evening news and it is overtly , blatantly obvious that as a society none of us are in a particularly safe environment ( spiritually , physically , emotionally),. Jesus even spoke about this when He was with us in MATTHEW 24( again have a
thoughtful read & reflect), but not all is doom & gloom because despite the climate that we find ourselves in there is HOPE , HELP , FREEDOM, & SALVATION.
The way forward for you ( readers & I ) is through giving our lives fully into the hands of JESUS CHRIST LORD & SAVIOUR , for as the Word of God succintly tells us in ACTS 4 : 12 "SALVATION IS FOUND IN NO ONE ELSE, FOR THERE IS NO OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN TO MEN BY WHICH WE MUST BE SAVED."
So today do not be alarmed , do not be paralysed by world events, don't even attempt to misinterpret what I am merely reminding us all of ( that we are in a spiritual war). Let Jesus ' life fill & bless you and you will know His gracious ,loving victoryu.

Praying for you all !

MARNEY

CHOICES....CHOICES....CHOOSE JESUS WAY EVERY DAY

1. Today I choose LOVE ......No occasion justifies hatred. No injustice warrants bitterness , I choose love. Today I will love Jesus and what Jesus loves . ( John 3:16-17)

2. Today I choose GRACIOUSNESS.....I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who gets ahead of me anywhere, I will invite him/her to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank Jesus for a moment to pray. Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with Holy Spirit joy & courage.

3.Today I choose SELF-CONTROL.....I am a spiritual being. After this body has died, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will perish , rule the ETERNAL. I choose self-control. I wil be impassioned only by FAITH, I will be influenced only by JESUS. I will be taught only by the Living Word & the written Word.

4.Today I choose JOY..........I will invite JESUS to be Lord of my circumstances, I will refuse the temptation to be cynical...the tool of idealism turned sour. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see GOD.

More choices to come in future days......PLEASE ALWAYS CHOOSE THE BEST WAY , JESUS IS THE WAY ,THE TRUTH & THE LIFE....Choose Him & you will be at PEACE with God , yourself & a dying world!

SELAH

Praying for all of you.

MARNEY

JESUS FULL OF GRACE & TRUTH

John 1:16-17 ''FROM THE FULNESS OF HIS GRACE WE HAVE ALL RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER. v 17 FOR THE LAW WAS GIVEN THROUGH MOSES;GRACE & TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST."
In this time in history I believe it is imperitive for us to remember that if we claim to be Disciples of Jesus Christ then we to are required to be full of God's grace & God's truth as found through His Son :JESUS CHRIST!
You see if we are all grace & no truth then we have the concern that the standard of Holiness & a healthy reverence for God could be lacking. Similarly if we choose all truth & no grace we then could easily fall into the area of Pharisaism , legalism, judgemental, critical spirited people.
Today I want to encourage you to want to be like JESUS.....living in God's balance of GRACE & TRUTH.
Don't become unbalanced in your understanding of the authentic Saviour ....King Jesus...read the Bible ,it will soon give you His true reflection!
Need to be gracious today to someone then please be that in Jesus' Name !
Need to speak God's truth? Then tell it with love that is pure love from God.

Praying for you all today!

MARNEY

GOD LONGS TO USE YOU TO DECLARE HIS GLORY

God used ( and continues to use) people to CHANGE THE WORLD. People like you & me ......by His grace. He doesn't just wait for superhumans or geniuses, or spiritual entrepreneurs, rather meek , commited , humble , obedient people.
You would be surprised the types of people that God has used throughout the history of the world.....& continues to do so.
Think about it ! The Maker of heaven & earth calls your name to promote His salvation across the world. And what we may lack in perfection, God ( by His grace)makes up in LOVE , PURITY ,& FORGIVENESS.
Don't miss out on being a vessel for the Master's use........come on , ''COME, CHANGE THE WORLD FOR JESUS.....NOW( not tomorrow) ...NOW.....(not when you find a marriage partner)...NOW...( not when your children have left home)....NOW.....( not when you think you will be ready) NOW, for a lost world's sake, for JESUS' sake, for your own joy. "YES HE LONGS TO USE & ME NOW FOR HIS GLORY."
2 Corinthians 4:7 ''BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY TO SHOW THAT THIS ALL-SURPASSING POWER IS FROM GOD & NOT FROM US."
Are you "called" to such a glorious life , I believe we all have our lives that we may lay them down for the cause of CHRIST!
Two more verses to pray about: Romans 11:29 ''FOR GOD'S GIFTS & HIS CALLING ARE IRREVOCABLE.''
Romans 1:16"FOR I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL, BECAUSE IT IS THE POWER OF GOD FOR THE SALVATIONOF EVERONE WHO BELIEVES;FIRST FOR THE JEW, THEN FOR THE GENTILE.''

Jesus bless you each today!

Marney

ARE PEOPLE'S CHARACTERS SAFE IN YOUR MOUTH?

Recently I received what I can only say is a pathetically sad and slanderous email,I was tempted to react but chose to respond with grace ( unlike my critic). Proverbs 18:21has some clear instruction about the words we say ,write,& send to one another.Contemplate these explicitly clear directions:''THE TONGUE HAS THE POWER OF LIFE & DEATH,& THOSE WHO LOVE IT WILL EAT IT'S FRUIT."Let me ask you today , are the words you say to others( whether on screens, paper or from your mouth ) full of love, life , and edification or are you assasinating people with your harmful , judgemental , negative,destructive vocabulary?Put simply are other people's names safe in your mouth ? Are other people's lives safe on your computer screen ? Are other people's feelings safe when you are around?Jesus had quite a bit to say about presuming to judge anyone ,let alone send scathing messages to other people.Let the Word settle into your mind , spirit & body today, from Matthew 7:1-5"DO NOT JUDGE, OR YOU TOO WILL BE JUDGED.FOR IN THE SAME WAY YOU JUDGE OTHERS, YOU WILL BE JUDGED, & WITH THE MEASURE YOU USE, IT WILL BE MEASURED TO YOU.WHY DO YOU LOOK AT THE SPECK OF SAWDUST IN YOUR BROTHER'S EYE & PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE PLANK IN YOUR OWN EYE? HOW CAN YOU SAY TO YOUR BROTHER, 'LET ME TAKE THE SPECK OUT OF YOUR EYE,' WHEN ALL THE TIME THERE IS A PLANK IN YOUR OWN EYE? (strong words from Jesus)v.5. YOU HYPOCRITE , FIRST TAKE THE PLANK OUT OF YOUR OWN EYE, & THEN YOU WILL SEE CLEARLY TO REMOVE THE SPECK FROM YOUR BROTHER'S EYE."
Thankfully my name is safe in the mouth of JESUS , and quite honestly His love , grace , forgiveness & salvation define me not any really sad , slanderous , email ,or hurtful words spoken over me . In the spiritual realm I in Jesus' name rebuke such negative communication & pray fervently for the senders of such tragic , immature messages.
Oh and before I sign off today I have to say I also forgive others when they see it necessary to hurt me & my family. Because actually all of us ultimately will be accountable to Jesus for every word we have ever uttered, He is much more capable of judging all people and will do just that when we all stand before Him.
In closing let me leave you with more words from Jesus' lips: Matthew 12:36-37"BUT I TELL YOU THAT MEN WILL HAVE TO GIVE ACCOUNT ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT FOR EVERY CARELESS WORD THEY HAVE SPOKEN.FOR BY YOUR WORDS YOU WILL BE ACQUITTED , & BY YOUR WORDS YOU WILL BE CONDEMNED."
Praying for all readers today , Jesus loves you!

MARNEY

WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS THERE YOUR HEART WILL ALSO BE

We live in an environment that tells us that we must constantly buy things we really don't need with money we don't have to impress people who really actually don't care. This kind of puts most of our "must haves" into the correct perspective don't you think?Jesus tried to warn us very clearly about getting caught in this web of compromise in our journey of faith, He also gave us a recipe for keeping our lives pure and our hearts clean......today I want to let the Word of God speak for itself.....let it also speak to you!
Matthew 6 : 21 ''FOR WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS THERE YOUR HEART WILL BE ALSO,v22 THE EYE IS THE LAMP OF THE BODY . IF YOUR EYES ARE GOOD, YOUR WHOLE BODY WILL BE FULL OF LIGHT, v23 BUT IF YOUR EYES ARE BAD, YOUR WHOLE BODY WILL BE FULL OF DARKNESS. IF THEN THE LIGHT WITHIN YOU IS DARKNESS , HOW GREAT IS THAT DARKNESS!v24. NO ONE CAN SERVE TWO MASTERS. EITHER HE WILL HATE THE ONE & LOVE THE OTHER, OR HE WILL BE DEVOTED TO THE ONE & DESPISE THE OTHER.YOU CANNOT SERVE BOTH GOD & MONEY.''
Keep your eyes on JESUS and all the other trinkets of this world will be put into their eternal persective.
Praying for my readers today !
SELAH......Please stay faithful to JESUS!

MARNEY

BEWARE OF GRIEVING THE HOLY SPIRIT

Recently I wrote a blog about allowing The Holy Spirit to have His way & say......and received some" interesting "anonymous comments.
Let me clarify again that The Holy Spirit does long for freedom of access into your life, mine and the beautiful bride of Jesus Christ ( the church). The sad truth is that He can be grieved and rejected in which case whilst He strives with all people to allow Him to do His best work in our lives , he will not robotically force us to co-operate with Him, nor compel us to respond to His promptings. It is our choice to respond to His convicting, stirrings, and directions! Be certain of the fact that The Holy Spirit can be grieved , the Word of God says so. Let me share with you some important verses of Scripture: from Ephesians 4:30-31"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. v31' 'Get rid of all bitterness, rage , & anger , brawling and slander, along with every form of malice."Continuing on with chapter 5 from Ephesians , verses 15-18''Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, v16. making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.v17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. v.18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit."The Holy Spirit leads us ( if we allow ) to give glory to the Saviour Jesus and helps us to hear the voice of God & obey, there is nothing to be feared in this Holy relationship except if we ignore Him. Allowing the Holy Spirit access is like accepting Salvation ... it has been given freely to us , all we need to do is respond and receive.
If you are in The Salvation Army dear readers understand we have as our motto : BLOOD & FIRE, we are called to be washed in the cleansing blood of Jesus & filled with the Holy Spirit,thus I repeat beware of grieving the Holy Spirit.There are sad consequences if we do.
Jesus help us please!

Revelation repeatedly tells us :''...HE WHO HAS AN EAR LET HIM HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT SAYS TO THE CHURCHES."
Praying for you all today....MARNEY

POSTURING YOURSELF TO POSSESS FOR GOD'S KINGDOM

Today I want to give you some one liners to ponder:
1. Be willing to let go of the past defeats & victories.
2.Posture yourself to hear from God's Word.
3.Hear clearly & obey boldly.
4. Always allow for the God's miraculous intervention.
5.Be committed to make a decision to live & breathe God's PERFECT WILL in your life.
6. Disobedience & indecision will produce paralysis in your spirit.
7.On your knees determine the Holy Spirit's strategy for any & every circumstance.
8. Have a very strong resolve to give all glory to JESUS.
9. Dare to dream dreams in the supernatural realm.
10. Dare to do that which absolutely depends on Holy Spirit power ( not your own intelligence)
11.Don't shrink the Creator of Heaven & earth to how you feel or your own pain threshold.
12. Rather lift your pain & challenges up to a mighty Saviour.
13. Always be willing to receive "FRESH REVELATION".
14. Keep up to date with your personal spiritual testimony.
JOSHUA 3 ; 5 ''......CONSECRATE YOURSELVES, FOR TOMORROW THE LORD WILL DO AMAZING THINGS AMONG YOU."
Praying for you all today .

MARNEY

ALLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HAVE HIS SAY ...BY MOVING OUT OF THE WAY

The largest distraction and hindrance to allowing freedom in the power of The Holy Spirit, is to keep responding with fleshly, human understanding to any given situation. Acts chapters 1 , 2 , 3 are all examples of what can occur when The Holy Spirit is given permission to do that which He desires. But when we take control ourselves , rely on yesterdays revelations , we then fall prey to a spiritual life attempting to be lived out with mere human wisdom and self focussed goals which just abouts amount to ZERO!If we indeed are called to be people led by The Holy Spirit ( and we are )then for Jesus' sake let us please move out of the way & listen to His voice , His Word , His desires for our lives, His perfect plan will bring spiritual outcomes and I for one want only to be where The Holy Spirit wants me to be in body , mind & spirit , how about you?
If you are struggling with the challenges of life , family , future direction then why not allow The Holy Spirit have His say in your life and respectfully move back out of the way, you will be surprised what He will whisper into your life that will bring fruitful ,productive , spiritual outcomes for you & the Kingdom of God ! Wouldn't that be refreshing if we all just listened to the voice of The Holy Spirit.....the message to many of the churches of Revelation was reinforced again & again .....''HE WHO HAS AN EAR LET HIM HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT SAYS TO THE CHURCHES."Just then maybe there would be REVIVAL people coming to Jesus, Christians going into ministry,Church members tithing , forgiving , loving , committing like the Bible tells us to .

Can you catch the Vision? Please don't stay stuck on yourself .....I refuse to in my life .

MARNEY

THE CALL IS STILL URGENT TO FOLLOW JESUS

In recent days I have sensed that there is an atmosphere of the 'NOT NOW'.....(sometime maybe but not now thank-you).Imagine if the early disciples had given Jesus a delayed response to His compelling calling upon their lives! What potentially could have been the outcomes? No learning from the Master , no "spirit -filled'' early church, no blessing for these very critical witnesses of the Resurrection, no visions of the powerful healings, no immense love seen at the cross......and where would we have ever heard the Gospel if not from these obedient men & women of God.We today could learn alot from the immediacy of the first disciples response to Jesus. In fact I would suggest if we don't run with this same sense of purpose , fervour , passion and loving obedience to the call of Jesus upon our own lives......the world will not be impacted, the Great Commission will not be fulfilled and souls will continue to go into a CHRISTLESS ETERNITY!
Don't be lulled into the "not now syndrome", it is a cancerous spiritual disease that needs great attention. If you are not convinced about this read with me : MARK 1:14-20.....read it & reread it until you are arrested by there IMMEDIATE OBEDIENCE......v.17" COME FOLLOW ME, JESUS SAID, "AND I WILL MAKE YOU FISHERS OF MEN. v.18 AT ONCE ...AT ONCE THEY LEFT THEIR NETS AND FOLLOWED JESUS." v.20 'WITHOUT DELAY HE CALLED THEM, & THEY LEFT THEIR FATHER ZEBEDEE IN THE BOAT WITH THE HIRED MEN & FOLLOWED JESUS."
If not now when ? If not you dear ones who ?
LIFE FOR YOU & I IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL ......THIS IS IT!

IS JESUS LORD & SAVIOUR IN YOUR LIFE ? HE LOVES YOU SO MUCH !

If Jesus is truly Lord of your life .....you will live a life that is distinctly different to most other people, simply because you choose to allow Jesus to be Lord & Saviour of your life. There is a wonderful joy and a great responsibility to saying , living, breathing, the Lordship of Jesus Christ in your life!
True Discipleship and authentic Christianity is not for the faint -hearted....Matthew 8:18-22 for example reveals people who were quick to respond to the call of Jesus upon their lives but as you read through this text JESUS is quite quick to respond with His terms of Discipleship not any one particular individuals interpretation of what is required to happen in the spiritual , emotional & even physical realm and definition of Jesus' call on your life & mine. It really is God's way through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ that is the HIGHWAY and as people of God we are required to meet the standards that have been put into place , if we are called to be Christians ......authentic Disciples of Jesus. This is not rocket science friends .....simply we are called into humble repentance of sin & self......if JESUS is precisely Lord & Saviour. Paul says in Galatians 2:20 '' I HAVE BEEN CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST. IT IS NO LONGER I WHO LIVE, BUT CHRIST WHO LIVES IN ME. AND THE LIFE I NOW LIVE IN THE FLESH I LIVE BY FAITH IN THE SON OF GOD, WHO LOVED ME AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME."
Jesus loves you so much that He calls you to deny yourself , take up your cross & follow Him ....do it today!
Jesus is either Lord of all or not Lord at all !

Praying for you!

MARNEY

WHO IS JESUS TO YOU?

HEAR THE CALLING OF JESUS TO "COME FOLLOW ME"

The calling of JESUS is compelling , constant , wonderfully urgent and for you to hear . If you are reading this today please pray about the possibility , ( in fact the probability) that JESUS has called you to much more than you are actually doing right now. As I move around the Territory I am amazed , that Jesus is calling so many people to OFFICERSHIP , SOLDIERSHIP, & generally MINISTRY ........and yet there are so many resisting His divine mission for their lives.
I am really imploring all of you to consider the consequences of either being outright disobedient, or making excuses for what you know to be true in your own hearts . Please for JESUS' SAKE , for a lost world's sake, for the future of The Salvation Army's sake just say :'YES JESUS', whatever , whenever , wherever! If you are fortunate enough to have Officers leading you at a Corps level , if you are blessed enough to have Divisional Officers that serve your divisions then be grateful and encourage , bless & honour these people who have had the courage of their convictions and said :"YES" to JESUS. Now project your thoughts into the next five years and ask yourself who exactly will take these OFFICER'S place ? If not you WHO?And if not now WHEN? I know absolutely for sure that there are people that God has called and I feel really sad for both you and the future of God's Kingdom within The Salvation Army if you don't respond quickly with a loving : ''YES LORD." This is a prayerpacked plea to "GIVE UP YOUR SMALL AMBITIONS , & COME, (for Jesus' sake ) and CHANGE THE WORLD. If I had a thousand lives I would devote them all to the Gospel of Jesus Christ & the mission of God's Army of warriors ......plundering hell to populate HEAVEN.
What about it people ? Stop pretending that someone else can do it , look at what Jesus has placed in your life and use it for His glory.

TODAY READ JOHN 6:60-69 it will strengthen your spiritual fortitude ~!

PRAYING ........FOR ....REVIVAL!

MARNEY

WANTING....WAITING...WAVERING....WAVE OF REVIVAL

Which category would you place yourself ?
WANTING ......more & more of this world & it's seductive trinkets, 1 John 2:15-17 says :''Don't love the world's ways. Don't love the world's goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world-wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important - has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from Him. The world & all it's wanting, wanting, wanting, is on the way out- BUT whoever does what God wants is set for ETERNITY."
Are you WAITING ? Waiting for Jesus to zap you or call you audibly to "COME , CHANGE THE WORLD." Actually Jesus has already sent you that email , facebook message , letter , or text , it is found in MATTHEW 28 :16-20. And now He is WAITING ...WAITING... WAITING ....for your obedience to get with His Kingdom business . So stop waiting for the lightening bolt & start saying :"YES JESUS , I WILL FOLLOW YOU ALL THE WAY", & there is absolutely no doubt there are so may who are called to be Officers.....GOD IS WAITING FOR YOU TO SAY "YES".
Are you WAVERING ? Maybe you have made a commitment to Jesus & have strayed from that ......please stop turn back to HIM , He is waiting with open loving arms.Read Hebrews 12:1-4.....stop wavering & start looking to JESUS.
Finally the world , the church , all communities , families ,you & I need constant HOLY SPIRIT REVIVAL NOW ........if you don't feel passionate about that just take a look around & see where we are spiralling down into . Take a read of MATTHEW 24 ....you could be reading today's newspaper.



I AM PRAYING FOR A "COME TO JRESUS REVIVAL' Will you join me ?

MARNEY

JESUS WILL ALWAYS BE MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR EVERY SEASON

When I share some of the challenges that I have experienced in my journey of faith , people often reflect back negativity. This I find difficult to understand simply because just live long enough & challenges come, even more so when you are really committed to the cause of JESUS CHRIST. The Word tells us : Ephesians 6 :11-12"Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. v.12 ''For our struggle is not against flesh & blood , but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."
Firstly it is often one's reaction to the challenge that can either become liberating or destructive, secondly if you are a Christian understand the authority you have in the Name of JESUS ......and the weapons of our warfare as we fight against injustice , sin and selfish pursuits. Have another read of EPHESIANS 6 :10-18...........this is war and the victory is yours through the blood of Jesus. When you are really fighting on the spiritual battlefield there is NO TIME for "friendly fire" ( to be honest I believe there is no such thing as 'friendly ......fire', character assasination , gossip , disunity & more is SIN .......the only remedy for that is REPENTANCE . Psalm 51 please refresh your selves in God today.

Praying for all!

MARNEY

THE SADDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD IS PHYSICAL SIGHT WITH NO VISION

ONE LINERS TO PONDER:
1.Quote from Helen Keller "the most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but has no vision."
2. Live every day as if it were your last .........ETERNITY is so long ......life is so short.
3.Thoughts lead to purpose, purpose goes forth into action;actions form habits ;habits decide character; character fixes what we see & destiny.
4.Everyone's evangelistic field is the entire area outside your skin.!!Look around!
5.It is your ATTITUDE .....not your APTITUDE ....that determines VISIONARY ALTITUDE.
6.A visionary attitude is contagious ...don't wait to catch it from others . Be a carrier yourself!
7.Nothing can stop a person with the right 'GOD INSPIRED VISION' from achieving their goal in JESUS' NAME!
8.Nearly 90%of people learn by vision casting, 9% learn by verbal impartation, 1% learn through their other senses.Be a VISIONARY for JESUS.
9. HOLY SPIRIT VISION is more caught than taught.
10. JESUS is coming back for a radiant "BRIDE" who is watching, waiting , looking for HIS awesome presence .

REVELATION 1 :7 ''LOOK , HE IS COMING WITH THE CLOUDS , & EVERY EYE SHALL SEE HIM; EVEN THOSE WHO PIERCED HIM;& ALL THE PEOPLES OF THE EARTH WILL MOURN BECAUSE OF HIM.
SO SHALL IT BE !AMEN.
v8 ''I AM THE ALPHA & OMEGA , SAYS THE LORD GOD, "WHO IS, & WHO WAS , & WHO IS TO COME, THE ALMIGHTY KING JESUS."

Praying for all today .

MARNEY

ATTITUDES ARE CONTAGIOUS ....IS YOURS WORTH CATCHING?

A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS NOT A DESTINATION. IT IS A WAY OF LIFE.

START EVERY DAY WITH A POSITIVE WORD FROM THE LORD JESUS.

THERE ARE TWO WAYS OF MEETING DIFFICULTIES . YOU ALTER THE DIFFICULTIES OR YOU ALTER YOURSELF TO MEET THEM.

GRACIOUSNESS IN THE MIDST OF CRITICISM & CHALLENGES DOESN'T FLASH ,IT GLOWS WITH THE GLORY OF GOD!

ENTHUSIASM FINDS THE OPPORTUNITIES , & ENERGY MAKES THE MOST OF THEM.

OUR LIVES ARE A REFLECTION OF OUR RESPONSES OR REACTIONS TO WHAT HAPPENS TO US EACH & EVERY DAY.

GOD'S WORK IS EITHER DUTY OR JOY IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE MOTIVATION IN OUR HEARTS.......IS THIS FOR JESUS' SAKE OR MY PERSONAL EMPIRE?

I HAVE DISCOVERED I ALWAYS HAVE CHOICES & SOMETIMES IT IS ONLY A CHOICE OF ATTITUDE.

OPTIMISM IS ESSENTIAL TO ACHIEVEMENT & IT IS ALSO THE FOUNDATION OF HOLY COURAGE & OF TRUE PROGRESS.

LIVE EVERY DAY AS IF JESUS IS RETURNING & YOUR WHOLE PERSPECTIVE WILL SUDDENLY CHANGE.

Read Philippians chapter 2 :3-11 It will do your mind , spirit , body , attitude ,good!
v.3"DO NOTHING OUT OF SELFISH AMBITION OR VAIN CONCEIT, BUT IN HUMILITY CONSIDER OTHERS BETTER THAN YOURSELF."
HAVE THE ATTITUDE THAT JESUS HAS !

Praying for you & myself!

MARNEY

THE BATTLE IS ALREADY WON.....STAY WITH THE CHAMPION

The battle of good verses evil IS won! You may have thought it was won on Golgotha, you may have thought the whole sign of an empty tomb is the total victory. The final battle was won in the garden of Gethsemane......when JESUS looked satan and evil in the eye and crushed the enemy's head!
How thankful I am that JESUS would rather desend into hell for a dying world than go to heaven without anyone of us .
If you haven't accepted JESUS as your Lord & Saviour you really don't know what you are playing with.......actually this is no game this is for ETERNITY!
Today JESUS loves you and calls you to HIMSELF.... why not respond , ETERNITY MATTERS.

MATTHEW 26:42"HE WENT AWAY A SECOND TIME & PRAYED ,"MY FATHER , IF IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THIS CUP TO BE TAKEN AWAY UNLESS I DRINK IT, MAY YOUR WILL BE DONE.''
Thank God it was !

MARNEY

JESUS CALLS US ALL TO A POSTURE OF HUMILITY

Today my comments will be brief and if they speak to you I am sure you will be blessed, your family will be blessed , this land will know revival and all churches will be winning the lost .
2 Chronicles 7:14-15 ''IF MY PEOPLE , WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES & PRAY & SEEK MY FACE & TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN WILL I HEAR FROM HEAVEN & WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN & WILL HEAL THEIR LAND. v.15 NOW MY EYES WILL BE OPEN & MY EARS ATTENTIVE TO THE PRAYERS OFFERED IN THIS PLACE."
Please in JESUS' name hear the Word of GOD in your life today , as I also must heed His cry. There is more at stake than our own private little worlds, namely 'the lost'.

SELAH & PRAYING FOR YOU ALL .

MARNEY

JESUS IS COMING BACK ....READY OR NOT!

It may surprise some readers to know that Jesus made "preparedness" the theme of His later words ,prior to the crucifixion.Take a read from the whole chapter of MATTHEW 24 ,worthy of prayerful serious contemplation. You see if I was thinking of last words maybe I would have spoken about topics like :unconditional love, forgiveness , others , committment , and possibly many more . What would you say to people who were called & mandated to spread the Good News of the Gospel if you were about to go to the cross............................?
Jesus preached a potent , sobering sermon in Matt 24.... He preached on being ready constantly for HEAVEN & staying out of HELL . It probably was as unpopular then as it is now ,however, He did not waver or hold back from these sobering , eternal words. I will let The Word speak for itself : v.12 ''BECAUSE OF THE INCREASE OF WICKEDNESS, THE LOVE OF MOST WILL GROW COLD, V13 . BUT THOSE WHO STAND FIRM TO THE END WILL BE SAVED. V14 AND THIS GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD WILL BE PREACHED IN THE WHOLE WORLD AS A TESTIMONY TO ALL THE NATIONS, & THEN THE END WILL COME.''Please give your life to JESUS today and never lose the relationship He will desire to keep with you forever , because JESUS said He will return and to get ourselves ready by accepting Jesus as Lord & Saviour & stay "ready'' to meet HIM any & every day of our lives . I will leave this last text with you from Matthew 24 :27 ''FOR AS LIGHTENING THAT COMES FROM THE EAST IS VISIBLE EVEN IN THE WEST, SO WILL BE THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.''

Jesus loves you & it is His will that no-one should perish or go into a CHRISTLESS ETERNITY.
Blessings & praying for you today .

MARNEY

WEEDS THAT WILL DESTROY THE GROWTH OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE

Any garden left to it's own devices will soon be a mess to be attended to , leaves on paths , weeds in spectacular flower arrangements, limbs of trees growing in all directions , I think we all know what I am describing.
This is also true of our spiritual life , emotional responses, intellectual processes, and physical being. All these areas of our lives left to their own devices can often have negative outcomes.
That is why we need a relationship with JESUS CHRIST .....LORD & SAVIOUR! Do you know JESUS as your LORD today ? He loves you and longs to live in your life , take up residence in your heart , renew your mind , refresh your physical being, heal any wounded emotions and most of all save you from a "CHRISTLESS ETERNITY."
For those who do know Jesus as Lord , here are some weeds you may wish to root out :
1. The weed of bitterness
2. The weed of hypocrisy
3. The weed of pharisaical attitudes
4. The thorns of racist thoughts/comments
5. The insidious invasive ivy of gossip, character assassination, judgmental responses.
6.The sad limp roots of apathy and non-committment ,which will destroy the whole plants of God's growth in your journey.
7. The poison ivy of constant complaining, grumbling, discontent, moodiness and sulkiness.
8. The tragic cancerous growth of "unforgiveness."
9. The sad presence of 'unholy arrogance', which by the way will infect other precious plants.
10. The lonely destructive weeds of self-pity and victim mentality.

Let JESUS set you free from yourself .....I allow Him to do that in my life daily , He is my SALVATION.....day by day by day .Remember 'REPENTANCE' isn't a dirty word , it will bring you to a 'GOOD PLACE IN GOD'.
Become good soil for God's growth in your life through His Son JESUS & by the power of The Holy Spirit!
It may be helpful to read ROMANS chapter6, I encourage you to .
Praying for you all .

MARNEY

PRAYING FOR YOU ALL TODAY

GO.............D.....IS LOVE!

Two thirds of God's Name Is GO.......GO........GO! Don't you find that fascinating ? Jesus was always calling people & still is to ''GO ....GO.....GO INTO ALL THE WORLD & PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL....."To be exact Matthew 28 :19 ''THEREFORE GO & MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS....."(have a read of Matthew 28:16-20) . We on the other hand sometimes prefer to STAY with :"Bless me ", 'comfort me', 'feed me' , 'stroke me' .......ME! ME! ME!Please today hear the WORD of The LORD!Moses called to let God's people GO ! Joshua called to GO & possess the 'promised land'! God is into 'GO' ....Jesus calls us to "GO'', The Holy Spirit promises His presence , peace ,power, and joy when we actually do "GO "! So how about it ? It really is time to stand up , stop playing at victim and start living in obedient victory .......GO FOR GOD...GO FOR JESUS SAKE ...GO FOR A LOST WORLD'S SAKE . Give up small ambitions & GO NOW ! Don't wait for a text, email or facebook neon sign....simply do what JESUS has called you to and be willing to GO as He requires . Officers are needed NOW , if not you who? And if not now when?
May God give you the courage of your convictions and if you are a "GO PERSON" , please keep
GOING for Jesus' sake !
JESUS LOVES YOU ALL & I CONTINUE TO PRAY.........

MARNEY

WE ALL NEED FRESH HOLY SPIRIT REVELATION

Today I have received many calls from people who are feeling spiritually dry & dusty .....ever been there ?I know I have , thankfully not at this time in my journey of faith . However, I want to encourage readers to be willing to posture yourself to be refreshed , renewed , revived , reformed , receiving fresh Holy Spirit Revelation from the Lord God Almighty!Your & My willingness to posture ourselves to hear & receive depends on just how hungry we are to hear from the Lord & be renewed in our minds , bodies & spirit ! Just come with me on these lines : Holy Spirit inspired "fresh revelation" preceeds the basis of expectation....our ''God inspired"expectations will confirm God's perfect will & as such we will have confirmation. If we are faithful to God's confirmations and obedient to these we then will come to 'HOLY SPIRIT FILLED '........REALISATION & FRESH REVELATION !
Need REVIVAL in your life , your family , your denomination , your country , our world ? The Lord God Almighty is waiting to pour His reviving Holy Spirit upon us all .....if we would but just allow His LOVE , LIFE & PRESENCE impart to us "FRESH ANOINTED REVELATION".
JESUS loves you all today .......don't miss out , He has called us all to be with Him :''for such a time as this ".
LUKE 11:34 "YOUR EYE IS THE LAMP OF YOUR BODY . WHEN YOUR EYES ARE GOOD , YOUR WHOLE BODY ALSO IS FULL OF LIGHT. BUT WHEN THEY ARE BAD, YOUR BODY ALSO IS FULL OF DARKNESS. v.35 ''SEE TO IT ,THEN, THAT THE LIGHT WITHIN YOU IS NOT DARKNESS. v36"THEREFORE, IF YOUR WHOLE BODY IS FULL OF LIGHT , & NO PART OF IT DARK, IT WILL BE COMPLETELY LIGHTED , AS WHEN THE LIGHT OF A LAMP SHINES ON YOU."

PRAYING FOR YOU ALL ! MARNEY

ANOTHER CALL TO HOLY PASSION

The effects of Black Saturday and even September 11,2001 were felt deeper than just the emotion of tragedy and shock in people's lives. Certainly people in Australia & globally (over now many crisis) have much to think about & work through for e very long time! One of my observations has been that the world is now definately not "bland" in light of many traumas that have occured & continue to occur in many people's lives.There is now required from all of us a choice : to respond or react and even to not make any response is to make a CHOICE ! A philosopher by the name of Donna Harraway has said:''Our machines are disturbingly lively & we ourselves are frighteningly inert." The post -modern mindset of political correctness has for many produced a mindset that makes "being inoffensive" a desired virtue. Post modern thinking has seemingly taught us that all versions of reality are equally correct and all lifestyles are equally valid. We are coached as a society to actually believe that it is o.k. to believe that anything & everything is true , as long as you don't insist that IS THE TRUTH! Is this concept an ABSOLUTE? JESUS whilst continually loving us all neither condones or accepts all value systems , He calls us all to respond to Him and what the Father God deems worthy in the KINGDOM of GOD that will never come to an end......everlasting HOLY precepts , covenants and forgivness by the grace of God through the blood of JESUS shed upon the Cross . I know this to be GOD'S TRUTH , because the Bible tells me so . Today please for JESUS' sake do not confuse political correctness with God's truth. The secular world seems to be preaching "blessed are the comfortable"..........and sadly even some would respond with "comfortable are the blessed". Actually all of this and so much more has resulted in a death to 'HOLY PASSION .'.....emphasis on "HOLY".
I wish to leave with you some Scriptures : Jeremiah 17:9 ''THE HEART IS DECEITFUL ABOVE ALL THINGS & BEYOND CURE . WHO CAN UNDERSTAND IT?" Also Romans 3:23.....(please take a moment to read it) But also read JOHN 3;16-17 "FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONE & ONLY SON,THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE . v.17 FOR GOD DID NOT SEND HIS SON (JESUS) INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD, BUT TO SAVE THE WORLD THROUGH HIM".
So again today give your love , life , energy ,mind , heart ,body & soul to JESUS and you will be so amazed to see what can happen in you and the lives around you .

JESUS IS THE WAY , THE TRUTH & THE LIFE .....and HE REALLY LOVES YOU more than you could ever know .

BLESSINGS TO YOU TODAY .....I CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR A WORLD THAT SO NEEDS JESUS'LOVE .

MARNEY

jJESUS ....THE WAY THE TRUTH ..THE LIFE .....ABSOLUTE TRUTH

I am really becoming stirred in my being about the "post modern " aproach to Christianity.
Let it be stated : Post modernistic perspective rejects ,absolute truth, embraces pluralism & quite frankly I could go on ........however, wisdom tells me to state no further.,
Jesus did not come to REMOVE our minds , rather to RENEW them ( Romans 12 :1-2). So I am not being ridiculously ignorant of where readers may be at in their theology , neither am I a blinkered Christian leader who is just being " irrelevant". Please know that JESUS 'WORD on HIMSELF is TRUTH !He said this about Himself ; ''I AM THE WAY, AND THE TRUTH , AND .THE LIFE.NO ONE ( NO ONE ) COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME ." Sounds to me very much like an ABSOLUTE! (JOHN 14:6) Jesus also said of Himself : ''I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE .HE WHO COMES TO ME WILL NEVER BE THIRSTY". (JOHN 6:35) Jesus keeps saying : ''I AM " over & over again , JOHN 10:7 "THEREFORE JESUS SAID AGAIN , "I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, I AM THE GATE FOR THE SHEEP." All absolute statements and all true statements ........in my heart, mind & spirit! Later on in ACTS 4:12 Peter filled with The Holy Spirit (ACTS 4:8)went onto preach a great sermon ( if you are searching for some real truth in your life ...have a read ) ,verse 12 Peter says : "SALVATION IS FOUND IN NO ONE ELSE ,FOR THERE IS NO OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN TO MEN BY WHICH WE MUST BE SAVED."
RAVI ZECHARIAS ( a global reputable man of GOD who is often used as a speaker for The Billy Graham ministries) said : ''TRUTH,MORALITY & MEANING ARE CONNECTED. IF THE FIRST GOES INTO CONFUSION THEN SO DO MANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT VALUES JESUS ESTABLISHED NOT MERELY THE EXISTENCE OF TRUTH , HE IS TRUTH !"
I come in prayerful , loving humility as I write these words today ......please prayerfully consider and read the WORD of God .
It really is either through THE CROSS in humble repentance or we have sadly ( even if intellectually ) been deceived .

GRACE & PRAYING

MARNEY

BE RIVETED IN ALL GOD'S WAYS, BE FOCUSSED UPON HIM

PROVERBS 3:5-6 "TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART & LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING; v.6. IN ALL ....ALL...ALL YOUR WAYS ACNOWLEDGE HIM & HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT . v. 7 DO NOT BE WISE IN YOUR OWN EYES FEAR THE LORD & SHUN EVIL ."

Heard these words before ? I am sure many of you have , how is the DOING going with these promises from God in your own life ?Many people ask me how to discern the perfect will of God in their own lives , that is without doubt one of the top five most "asked questions" at this time in people's lives . I want to over the next few days give some thoughts for consideration , contemplation , reflection and action.
1. If you are not prepared to obey what Jesus shows you don't demand that He show you HIS WAY for your life .
2.If the Lord Jesus is really speaking to you it will always be in regard to the KINGDOM of GOD on earth as it is in heaven ......thus it won't be personal opinions or egotistical empire building .
3. The way of the LORD will always bring glory to GOD ,His will in your life & mine will always require a humble , teachable ,open heart, mind & spirit in our lives.
4.The will of God for you & I will never contradict the WORD of GOD .......& the Heavenly Father will not tolerate making God's word fit our own personal theological position to make us have a comfortable , cozy committment.
5. If the Lord is really speaking, you will know it .....and know it & continue to have fresh revelation on that matter in your own journey of faith, often the same message will come back to you through various disconnected people or messages , affirming the same message over & over until you & I get it.
There are many facets of God's will can be seen clearly reinforced in three ways :
a. God's Providential will
b. God's Moral will (i.e. Ten Commandments).
c. God's Personal Will for your life .
Read on tomorrow ........I will add some more for prayerful consideration .....in the mean time stay completely foccussed on what JESUS is saying to you today .

I am praying for you , please pray for me and a lost world !

MARNEY

HUMILITY & BROKENNESS IS SOLID GROUND TO KNEEL UPON

Some good one liners:

GOD DOES NOT REVEAL HIS PERFECT WILL WHO ARE WANTING MERELY POWER!
CONSIDERATION, REFLECTION& CONTEMPLATION MINUS PARTICIPATION IS NOT THE WAY GOD'S KINGDOM WORKS.
I DO NOT GET TO KNOW GOD'S WILL BEFORE I GET TO KNOW GOD.... ONCE I FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS AND OBEY HIM THEN I GET TO KNOW HIS WILL ......
HUMILITY IS THE BEST PLACE TO HEAR JESUS VOICE .....
DON'T SEE THEN ACT.......HUMBLY ACT & THEN SEE.......
BE RIVETED , STAY FOCUSSED , LISTEN TO WHAT JESUS WHISPERS INTO YOUR HEART WHEN YOUR HEART IS BROKEN.

I am desperately praying for the hearts of all .. my own included to be humble enough to hear the Father's WORDS to us .
LOVE & PRAYERS

MARNEY

CHRIST CENTRED HEADS .....BURNING HEARTS

We are called to have :'the mind of Christ'.....ROMANS 12 : 1-2 "BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD , BUT BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MINDS ...THEN YOU WILL KNOW GOD'S PLEASING & PERFECT WILL."When seeking the will of God , best be ready for His answer.....& keep your mind free from fear & doubt about His perfect will in your life.
Whilst we are called to have a 'CHRIST CENTRED MIND ' ......we are also called to have BURNING HEARTS full of The HOLY SPIRIT, the Heart of JESUS....the love of JESUS ....the passion of JESUS and the willingness to become every day "LIVING SACRIFICES...HOLY & PLEASING TO GOD ...THIS IS OUR REASONABLE ACT OF SPIRITUAL WORSHIP." Here is the base line dear readers : what we authorise in our lives ,God allows us to take responsibility for ......totally from the other perspective what God authorises in us HE takes responsibility for....in & through us !
For me that is such a great release , it means I don't have to live life in my own strength , making my own plans , with my own resources......JESUS releases His authority, presence , peace ,joy & assurance. If it is God's will ....it becomes Holy Spirit filled ! Make no mistake , mere intellect & relying on the flesh will never cheer you onto such a position in GOD . So today I encourage you to allow your mind to be CHRIST -CENTRED & keep your heart AFLAME with HOLY PASSION for JESUS .
PRAYING FOR YOU ALL!

MARNEY

GLOBAL BOATS OF COMPLACENCY HAVE REALLY BEEN ROCKED

Events in Australia & globally are sadly shaking whatever boats of complacency we may have ever chosen to abide in.
There is a desperate need NOW more than ever to face a tragically desperate world with a loving SAVIOUR , our own commitment that is faithful , zealous , authentic and full of hope peace , and promise that with JESUS there will be SALVATION that can only come from His loving arms.
The church of Jesus must do, be ,more than mirroring the status quo......to a world that quite frankly has run out of it's own articulate , political , answers.World events, and local tragedy have shaken our comfortable maintenace mode and you & I are really needed to be authentically more concerned about a dying world than keeping our own comfortable Christianity floating along lake reservation. Please be activated into serious Discipleship, committed service , radical obedience to the call of a loving SAVIOUR ....THE PRINCE OF PEACE ....THE GREAT KING OF KINGS & LORD OF LORDS ....THE ONE WHO WAS & IS TO COME...and that my friends is seriously ABSOLUTE TRUTH! Isn't it tragic that we have now for so long tried so hard to not tread on anyone elses toes to the point of confusing political correctness with truth. The secular world has been preaching" blessed are the comfortable ", & now some of the church are responding with "comfortable are the blessed " . Well the events of the past few months have soundly "rocked" all of those thoughts & today I want to remind you that the only safe place in Australia , indeed in the world , is in the loving arms of JESUS CHRIST the ONE & ONLY LORD & SAVIOUR of the entire universe .
Stay focussed on Him & whatever happens globally you will be SAVED !

Praying for you today!

MARNEY

INDIFFERENCE & BLANDNESS ROB A WORLD OF CONVICTION

The effects of September 11,2001 , as indeed the effects of Australia's most serious natural disaster in history , that being the tragedy of lives lost in raging fires over these days bring to most people a deeper level of pain& grief than that of the immediate. If you were to see real passion in most "aussies" it would almost always come from the realm of sport,cricket & tennis in summer ....football in winter(generally speaking).However,in recent days it is evident that there is a stirring amongst us as a nation to realise that such terrible tragedy and loss of life causes us to really STOP, PRAY & ACT with love , with service , with conviction & committment to those numerous families & towns who have been brought to ground zero!I read a comment recently : "Until now , ours has been an age of blandness , our technology & machinery are disturbingly lively , and we as human beings are frighteningly inert."This quote was written by a philosopher called Donna Harraway. Whatever you may think about that comment , it seems to reasonate with many people , on a normal day, given normal circumstances . However, the terrible tragic events of recent days must shake our comfortable maintenance mentality ...the boat of any complacency in any aspect of our lives has been soundly rocked & we need to understand that we as Jesus' people are called to love , practically, spiritually & emotionally in order to support hurting , devastated , hopeless ,grieving communities. The Church that lifts up JESUS as`LORD & SAVIOUR can no longer afford to present a " business as usual " response to such tragedies occuring on a daily basis in Australia & in fact Globally. Crisis such as we view on our screens must create the death of blandness, apathy, mediocrity & maintenance mode . We like all of God's people need a revival of passionate , zealous , committment of love that not only talks about it , but actually lives like JESUS is coming back tomorrow , and loves all people as if they were members of our own family......Reading verses like 1 JOHN 3:16-18 ''THIS IS HOW WE KNOW WHAT LOVE IS ; JESUS CHRIST LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US . AND WE OUGHT TO LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR OUR BROTHERS . v.17 IF ANYONE HAS MATERIAL POSSESSIONS & SEES HIS BROTHER IN NEED , BUT HAS NO PITY ON HIM/HER , HOW CAN THE LOVE OF GOD BE IN HIM? v. 18 DEAR CHILDREN , LET US NOT LOVE WITH WORDS OR TONGUE BUT WITH ACTIONS & IN TRUTH." The real need TODAY & every day to come is :how would JESUS respond ?, what can I do to be like JESUS in this moment , in these circumstances ?
Today if you call yourself a Christian then you & I must meet people with a zeal for our SAVIOUR ....JESUS that knows no boundaries , that is ignited and activated into action for surely it is urgently required for such a time as this!

PRAYING FOR YOU ALL TODAY !
MARNEY

WHEN JESUS COMES IN....EVERYTHING CHANGES

If you spend your days looking for something to break the boredom....please stop NOW & become part of the biggest opportunity of your life . Understand that JESUS calls you TODAY to live with PURPOSE ....PURITY....POWER .... PEACE....& so much more. God's sphere of influence for your life is so much bigger than you could ever think, it is not marked out by some tiny circle that is so small even you can't see it .....rather His plans are so amazing that you will be spending the rest of your life being ENERGISED , EXCITED , & ENTHUSIASTIC for the cause of JESUS CHRIST.This life demands much more than spare time , spare change , spare time ...........JESUS calls you to live for HIM & in so doing leaving a legacy of His love , His life , His power , His purpose flowing through you.
Please know that when you invite JESUS into your life He brings change for the BEST , not mediocrity or apathetic boredom .
PRAYING FOR ALL READERS TODAY!
READ EPHESIANS 3 & ROMANS chapter 12.

CHAMPIONS FOR THE CAUSE OF JESUS

In recent days I have had some enforced time of reflection , prayer, and recreation. During this time there is one definate characteristic that sets champions apart ,that trait is :"an irrepressible , determined purposeful mind, & heart. When it comes to Champions for JESUS , this trait is also a greatly needed at this time in history , if ever the people of God needed passionate commitment and conviction of faith in JESUS , it is NOW! If you think of some heroes of the past , take for example Paul a man who was persecuted and ultimately was martyred for his conviction and commitment . Paul even when imprisoned gave to the world thirteen of the twenty seven books of the New Testament,this champion had such influence and impact upon a pagan , Godless time in history that we still have the rippling effect to this day, touching our lives with his unwavering obedience , purposeful commitment, conviction & amazing determined discipleship . And his reason : "PROMOTING THE CAUSE OF CHRIST".Today I leave with you :(Romans 15:19-21 The Message) ''I HAVE TRAILBLAZED A PREACHING OF THE MESSAGE OF JESUS ALL THE WAY FROM JERUSALEM FAR INTO NORTHWESTERN GREECE.THIS HAS ALL BEEN PIONEER WORK , BRINGING THE MESSAGE ONLY INTO THOSE PLACES WHERE JESUS WAS NOT YET KNOWN AND WORSHIPPED. MY TEXT HAS BEEN , 'THOSE WHO'VE NEVER HEARD OF JESUS........THEY WILL GET THE MESSAGE."
What a champion ! How about your zeal today is it worth following ? Just know that JESUS, THE HOLY SPIRIT & THE GREAT FATHER -HEART OF GOD are in the stands of your life cheering you on with the great , mighty crowds of witnesses.
Praying for you today ........thank-you to all who pray for me !

MARNEY