The Vine
Prevailing over the Bulls of Bashan
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God in 2024 spoke of the bulls of Bashan. As I sought the Lord on this truth, I became acutely aware of the incredible dangers that await those who wish to stand with God. In Psalm 22:12 David, in his distress, laments, “Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me.” The picture of being surrounded by angry bulls, intent on goring and trampling their victim, is fearful indeed. Trouble was near, and there was no one to help him (Psalm 22:11). Despite these fearsome circumstances, David knew that God was not far off. God could deliver David’s soul from these threats. God is raising an end-time remnant for a time such as this. They obey God and not man. They fear not the devil. They listen to God, follow His truth and seek His will. They dismiss the devil’s lies and choose to stand with the Light as darkness continues to intensify upon the earth. Yes, they shall overcome the bulls of Bashan (demonic and worldly threats and dangers).
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The Covenant
As the children of God we have a covenant in place with God. A covenant is similar to an agreement, or a binding contract. By the Covenant of Grace, we are redeemed and liberated from our sins and former life of carnality. Yet we also have a part to play, even though we may not always think so. Our part is to love God, to obey Him, to follow His Word, to have no other ‘gods’, to lead holy and pure lives and to fulfil the Great Commission. How often do we truly stand still and contemplate the Covenant? We often think of Jesus’ death and ascension solely in light of redeeming us from sin, yet His Blood was shed to ratify (sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, therefore making it officially valid) the Covenant. By our spiritual covenant, we are betrothed unto God, and we will one day celebrate the marriage with the feast in heaven. In this series of works, we look at the importance of the Covenant, and the absolute necessity to honour and uphold it.
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Abiding in the Fullness of God
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Be not Moved Parts One, Two and Three
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Look around you. It is getting dark out there. It is dark with demonic storms. The narratives of the world are dark. It is even dark in churches as apostasy is rife. Lawlessness abounds, and so do violence and wickedness. In a time of so much deception and hostility towards the Gospel, will you remain standing for Jesus? Will you remain on the Rock, not allowing yourself to be moved by threats, persecutions, or the glitter of fool’s gold? Psalm 16:8 is a confident and encouraging proclamation from the psalmist, King David. In this verse, he declares, “I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved” (KJV). Throughout the psalm, David expresses his reliance on and trust in God. Yes, in such dark times, we must not be moved from God, or His truth, Spirit, ways, will or Kingdom! No matter what is happening around us, and no matter the demonic storms or the tribulations or persecutions we may face, we shall not be moved or be shaken when we abide in the Lord. Yes, we can stand (Ephesians 6) and remain standing for God, because no matter how the world shakes, God’s Kingdom will never be shaken! Jesus is the eternal Rock. Those who stand with God shall not be shaken!
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The Blood of the Lamb
Praise the Lord, we have been bought and redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb! Life is in the Blood. And because we have been redeemed by the Blood of the Lord, we have been redeemed with Life, thus we have been granted not only eternal life but life in abundance while on earth. Only the Lord can truly forgive our sins and cover them by His Blood. Thus only the Lord can grant us eternal life, and also life in abundance here on earth. There is no real or true life beyond the Blood of the Lord. In the Blood there the power to heal, to deliver, to forgive, to reconcile and to mend! Oh yes, there is power in the Blood, and nothing is stronger or more powerful than the Blood of Jesus! By the Blood we have a New Covenant and we are a new creation. By the Blood, we are redeemed, restored, justified and made righteous. Praise the Lord for the Blood!
