THE TRUE VINE

The Lord Is Love ❤️ 

Reading the Holy Scriptures more often will not only help, but allows the Holy Spirit to show the truth to our souls. 

The most profound truth that each of us shall discover is that we can live, dwell and abide in Christ and He can live, dwell and abide in us. 

Mediate on this truth, soak in it and read these verses in John 15 several times, maybe 5x, until you agree that Christ came and He resides in you. 

We are connected to Christ by the True Vine, this is our intimate relationship with The Father. Also explained in Isaiah.

The implications of this truth is life changing and will empower your walk. Our union with Jesus is not the reward for our holiness, but the basis for our spiritual awakening. 

We do not achieve our spiritual walk in His oneness with Christ, it’s already been done. Hallelujah!

This beautiful rich truth is illustrated by the Vine and the Branches, telling us that abiding in Christ is the only requirement for our spiritual life of abundance and fruitfulness.

Will you join me as we journey together to simply rest in His scriptures to experience abiding in Jesus Christ?

The Word of God commands the light to shine out of the darkness and into our hearts allowing us to know the full meaning of abiding in Christ.  

We shall begin at the opening page of God’s revelation to “Abide” in the Book of John, Chapter 15.

The True Vine and The Branches 

15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He [a]takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you[b] will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.

We shall be encouraged that darkness is only threatened by Light and to the extent that we have Light, the Darkness loses its power over us. Let’s say this again, the darkness is only threatened by Light and to the extent that we have the Light of the Lord as abide in Jesus and therefore the Darkness loses its power over us. 

We carry God’s light when we abide in the perfect love of Christ, Darkness has no power whatsoever over us. Do you believe this?

Recently, I read Chip Brogden’s book “The Prophetic Mandate: where he states the following:

“The Darkness is not threatened by religion, spirituality, doctrine, loud music, preaching, crowds of Christians, spiritual warfare, prophetic conventions, or revivals. The light is nothing more or less than the revelation of Christ in His glory.”  

Are we battling unnecessary warfare? 

Could we be experiencing devils chasing us based on misunderstanding of the truth? What does this list above mean to you? 

When we stop abiding in Christ, like when we worry, have fear, or anger, basically all the emotions of fallen man we end up battling our enemy.

This is how we disqualify for abiding in Christ? 

We step away from Him and walk in our fallen nature.

We are sons and daughters of the Most High King and his gospel plainly says if we truly follow Christ nothing can disqualify us. We are to become like Peter and step out of the boat into the water never taking our eyes off Christ. 

 

WHERE IS MOAB?

While praying this morning, I heard, “MOAB, do not enter“. 

Being unfamiliar with the city of Moab, I looked-up the word Moab in the dictionary and it means, BOMB. In the biblical sense, it is the land just short of the Promised Land. 

Let’s take a look at the Book of Isaiah 15. God wanted to destroy Moab for its sins against him and the people living in this land are oppressed.

Are we oppressed? Let’s find out!

I could not find any worship of Yahweh in the land of Moab. The significance of the land of Moab is similar to Sodom & Gomorrah. The sinful city where Lot and his wife resided and she is turned into a pillar of salt for looking back. The wickedness of this city became legendary and most of us know it was destroyed by fire. 

So, when the lord spoke to me regarding Moab, I wasn’t aware how corrupt the land was until I started digging and my finding are with sharing.

Moab was where Ruth was born and we all know the story of her mother-in-law Naomi in the Book of Ruth. Naomi never found favor in the Lord, having lost her husband and two sons in Moab. Moab’s culture made i6 difficult to follow our Heavenly Father, and it made God’s people feel separated, not only spiritually compromised but easily deceived. The people in the land of Moab were worshipping idols and serving strange gods making them rebellious and sinful in the eyes of God, Yahweh. 

In Psalms 60:8 the Lord says, “Moab is my washout.”Meaning a filthy place used by slaves to wash the feet of their victor. Our world today appeals to our flesh, but in the end we feel hopeless and separated from Yahweh. Therefore, are we living in spiritual Moab? 

If so, who is the victor?

Let’s take a look at the Judgments to the land of Moab in the Book of Isaiah 15.

1. They had shortages to food, famine caused by drought.
2. They had shortage of FAITH, in the days when the judges ruled because they didn’t have kings. This is revealed in Judges 21:25, “Those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” Men were not concerned with living according to Yahweh, they did what was right in their own eyes which was accepted in society. Now, isn’t this familiar, would you agree, this is how society is living today? Many are not concerned with what Yahweh has for them, they take care of their concerns in their own way. This does not please our heavenly Father. The Father wants us to consult him in everything, so he can bless us and give us favor in all things. However, doing this comes with Faith, and faith cannot be seen. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

3. They had a shortage of FAVOR in the eyes of God. Our favor comes by abiding in God and seeking His will. When we seek other little gods, living to satisfy our flesh, we are not living to glorify God. He becomes displeased. “

God will remove his hand of favor and his people with suffer in his absence.” Romans 11:2-5. 

Moab turned from God, therefore there was going to consequences and they were not going to be protected by Him. 

4. Moab had a great famine of HEARING from Yahweh. They couldn’t hear God speaking because they were too busy satisfying themselves with things that fed their flesh. 

Are we doing this again today? 

Can you hear his small voice or are you too busy? He is beckoning us to come, sit beside his son, Yahshua on the Mercy Seat in his Tabernacle and commune with him.

“Father, the hour is come; glorify the Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should be give eternal life. To as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”John 17:1-2

After reading about the land of Moab, I began journaling and I want to share what I heard the Spirit of God speak to my heart: 

Angela, my people do not understand that I created everything including the demonic to battle with them. This battle on earth allows a sifting and molding of my children that can only be done through trials and suffering. 

The journey to my promise land is a narrow and difficult path that only a few will find on this side of heaven. Many have not kept my commandments, my sabbath and have defiled their temple. Those of you who understand that you are not under My Law, but freely given-up things that appeal to your flesh have broken down barriers and been given access to My Table table to commune with me. 

Those of you searching for My Tabernacle, My Son Yahshua, the true vine that bearer of fruit, seek him! He will cleanse and purge you and taketh away the branches within you that need trimming. If you abide in him, you will find me, your Heavenly Father Yahweh (Hebrew for God) and I will abide in you.

If you do the things I command of you, we will be great friends and you my servant shall be set free. I will send the My HOLY SPIRIT to abide in you and will diligence you shall be given FIRE. My Spirit comforts and provides truth in all things. My Spirit will burn so bright within those given Me the opportunity . My Light will guide you into wisdom and understanding beyond man’s comprehension. He shall share and warn you of the things to come so that you go forth and bring fruit in My Name and much shall be given.

I  Come in peace, 

Love Yahweh, the great IAM and Creator of ALL things.

ACTIVATION - DEVOTION:

In summary, God wants us to enter his Tabernacle. This is a quiet place where we pray and talk or commune with Him. 

In the old testament, only the Priest could enter and access his Holy of Holies in the inner most room of the Tabernacle. Our enmey in this world says you must be special, be called or even be a man to be a Priest. This Priesthood is in the Kingdom of Heaven though our  Messiah, Jesus Christ.  In the eyes of Yahweh and His Son, Yahshua who went to the cross at Calvary, we are forgiven. All sin is washed when we must enter with a repentant heart.

As you seek God, start in the beginning of your life, or where is your heartache? If you experience anxiety like I did, this new devotion to God will deliver you from all hinderances. Step by step like an onion our defenses can be withdrawn to reveal our true tabernacle or heart!  

Our enemy knows the great healer, will come to provide freedom, but stay with it for at least 2 weeks and you will begin to notice the little things that use to drive you crazy about yourself begin to occur less and less.  Jesus has walked me through a complete deliverance of many things keeping me from freedom.

Go all the way back to the beginning of your life and start there and ask Yahshua for healing. Ask him to Wash you, WASH you, Wash you again of with His Everlasting water that flows from His Heart to yours. He will melt away all your wounds and any lies you have believed for your life. Soak in His Truths this day.

The enemy uses abandonment, humiliation, perfection, shame, condemnation, lack of fellowship to no one understands, God is only good sometimes, what you do doesn’t matter and so on. Recognizing the lies to combat them and God’s truth will put these lies to death for good! In the face of God we can surrender every false truth we carrying to the feet of Jesus! 

Once you understand who you are in Christ the Messiah the enemy cannot keep you from the Father or His Blessings and inheriting what is truly yours.

Once all your earthly barriers are removed, you will find you have stepped into The Tabernacle and worshipping God in His Spirit begins like a musical harp begins to play and His Holy choir will sing, Hallelujah! I truly believe they can’t wait for you to join! Come now, come…..

Praying this blesses you beyond measure in Christ ~
🦋Angela 

Scriptures given for his word

Matthew 5
Revelation 21:25
Exodus 12:25
John 15: 1-11
John 15: 16
John 15:13
John 20:19-23

SPIRITUAL WARFARE

Of course, if we are in Christ, our names are written in the Lamb’s book of life and we are heavenbound. Nothing can change this truth, but our adversary would love to make us miserable and ineffective here on earth, and to even cheat us out of our heavenly rewards. 

Satan is real. Just under the surface of our everyday interactions, hiding in the shadows, clouded in mystery and confusion, the devil works to undermine what God is doing in us and through us. 

This truth that satan is real and at work, must not be forgotten, nor ignored. 

BUT GOD is BIGGER! He has given us everything we need to overcome the enemy and his schemes so we can become Conquers in Christ.

Angels, demons, spiritual warfare — they all exist, but we don't have to live in fear of the supernatural. 

God has given us a powerful weapon against temptation and accusation. He has given us His Word and Paul remind us who God is, who we are, and what is true the Book of Ephesians.

When we walk in the truth and not in our flesh, we are battle ready, alert and VICTORIOUS! We can avoid falling prey to Satan’s destructive plans for us. According to Ephesians 6, we aren’t called to fight the devil; instead, we resist him by standing firm in the power of the Lord. Through God’s ability, we can overcome temptation, even when facing difficult circumstances.

The Holy Spirit brings God's promises to mind when we need them in our battles.

Our victory over Satan's schemes is by filling our minds with the truth of the Bible. Verse after verse we are given the authority in our battles. Speaking these verses into outloud and into our atmosphere allows us to take dominion.

However, there are two competing agendas that we face every single day on earth.

DEATH vs. LIFE

First, God has a plan for every nation on this earth. In addition, He has a plan for every man, woman and child on this planet, too. His plan can be contained in one word: LIFE. 

By comparison, Satan has an agenda as well. His agenda can be summed up in an opposing word: DEATH. His intricate plan for every nation, every person is to steal, kill and destroy. 

It is incredibly easy to think the world consists of what we see in our worlds every day, and completely miss the larger picture. This invisible battle happening all around us: life verse death are fiercely competing for our devotion in GOD!

RECOGNIZING COMPETING AGENDAS

Let’s talk about the challenge to recognize the subtle ways the Enemy achieves his agenda in our lives: he deceives, he lies, he corrupts, he brings shame, and then he dangles temptations. 

These temptations are in things that will kill relationships, break up businesses, and destroy families and churches and small groups.

The enemy's work is diabolical and unholy.

And in his creativity, he’s distracted us with the obvious evils in the world. These heinous acts like sex trafficking, gender identity, racism and division in all areas are indisputably the work of Satan. 

But what about our chronic struggle with our flesh that is displayed by deceit and greed and gluttony? 

HOW THE ENEMY’S AGENDA HAS SHOWN UP IN MY LIFE

When I think about the sneaky ways the Devil has squirmed his way into my life, it’s through subtle factors like —

Arrogance and prejudice

My stubborn, know-it-all attitude 

He uses these small lapses to plant seeds of doubt and anger, which are his favorite playgrounds. 

Thankfully, we don’t have to play.

God has given us everything we need to overcome the Enemy’s schemes and become conquerors. He’s provided examples of spiritual warfare within the Scriptures as a reference for us, and He’s given us His wisdom and armor to combat temptation.

Let’s look at some verses to remember as you face the battles ahead. 

We are in an “invisible war” with temporal and eternal consequences.

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:10-11

2 Thessalonians 3:3

"But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

1 Peter 5:8-9

"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings."

James 4:7

"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

Romans 8:37-39

"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

John 10:10

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Colossians 1:13-14

"For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

John 16:33

"I [Jesus] have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."