Category: Christian Living

Receive, Know and Walk On!

As Christians, it can be challenging being among God’s people.  We all must learn to grow up and take the first responsibility, to care for ourselves!

As Christians, it can be challenging being among God’s people.  We all must learn to grow up and take the first responsibility, to care for ourselves!

None of us have met that challenge for ourselves and never will in this life.  So why do we expect perfection in this life from others when we can’t do it ourselves?  That is called Hypocrisy.

Then when God promotes us to secular jobs, ministry, in the job force, or even being a dad or mom, being a child and in school etc., God wants us to be nurtured, taught and cared for.  God wants us to all be prepared.  None of us get there on their own.

Those in ministry have people to nurture and care for.  This is so true!  Especially like the care for the flock of God.  Even when we do our best, we still fail, and fall short!

Yes, we must learn by life and choices; Why?  Because life, choices and time are our best teachers.  You must learn that choice is a gift.  God will NOT take choice away.

Did you know that Jesus grieved over Jerusalem?  He hurts when people reject him especially those who openly reject him.  He was sent to His own and his own knew him not.

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest then that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!  Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord,”   Luke 13:34-35 KJV.

Why would the God we love and respect, have others there in his kingdom who have no love to serve him or want him?  How would it be, to be eternally together with those who reject and despise him?  Yeah he could make more angels, but he didn’t want more angels.

He wanted a new breed!  He wanted someone with choice, choose to love him!  Isn’t that a marvel?  He weeps for the lost, but weeps more for those who chose to walk away from Him.

I know so many that are not ready and staying too close to the edge of the field of the shepherd.  We must learn to remain as he is, stay close in prayer, fellowship and intimacy.

Oh how he loves his Bride!  She has made herself ready.  The Lord knows who is for him and who is against him.  He has given everyone that choice.  He will never alter our choices in life.

Oh how he want’s to commune with You!  His desire for you is to know His love, receive it, know it and walk on in it!  Wow think of this, the God of ALL the universe wants to commune with you!

He wants to walk in the garden in the cool of the day, as we get down on our knees to pray.  He longs for someone who would choose to talk and commune with.

He is so touching you even now, because he is the only one who truly loves you.  God cannot go against his word, he is faithful who promised, but it grieves him to see how many hate him and his people.

This is the time to search your heart to find out who you stand with and remain.  We don’t have the time like our ancestors did.  Jesus is coming back in power and great glory!

He doesn’t want puppets on strings that serve him.  He wants free moral agents that recognize their condition so they can receive God’s love and through his loving kindness he leads us to repentance.

 

In HIS Grace and Mercy,
~ Sherry Edwards Mackey

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Enduring the Loss of All Things

Do not engage with the enemy on his level.  His strategy is to keep us bound on a level we were never meant to stay on.

 

  • Do not engage with the enemy on his level.  

His strategy is to keep us bound on a level we were never meant to stay on.  Walk on and give it no more place.  Instead go on ahead.  Be not stationed with it, but growing out of it.

  • Learn from mistakes, forgive, let it go and move on.

You are not able to change others, you forgive and move on; forgive yourself and refocus on the Lord and His Word.

We can’t change our mistakes but we can learn from them.  God uses all of our lives and even our mistakes as well.  Those of our own house will be our worse enemies.

God gives His solution by releasing pearls of great wisdom.

  • Beloved, we are not alone!  NEVER!

Even though we feel alone and it feels like our life has past us by.

The enemy says, “the best times are over and have become a fading memory”.

You feel like the old grey mule she ain’t what she use to be and you feel like you have been turned out to pasture.

  • Know this, that your life is not over.

There has not been one wasted moment.   Although there has been one lie after another, we need to remember we don’t see behind the scenes.

God will encourage us, even though we are seemingly passed by.

  • Our worth is so precious to God and He validates us and He will defend us.

He is our advocate, and judge all at the same time.  Entrust your tears to Him.

He places each one in a bottle and he knows the feelings of our infirmities physically, and emotionally.

  • Yes, Jesus is familiar with physical pain and knows our heart pain.

He suffered when he knew what it felt like to be totally rejected.  He understand hurt and betrayal.

He knows what is it like when man totally alienates us, and we alienate ourselves and hide away.

Jesus knows and he is familiar with our path and pain, and he is with us the whole way.

Though you feel far from Him, he is as closer than our very breath.  Closer than we we first believed.

  • The enemy drives us to hide, withdraw and to condemn ourselves.

The devil is very adept to isolate us.  When we are wounded, he brings all sorts of things to provide crutches in all forms.

He uses real things like addictions, alcohol, the wrong people etc.  Because of pain in our gaping woundedness we feel so alone even among people.

The enemy seeks to destroy us once we are down.  God knows it all, and like Job, he remained true to God through the loss of all things.

  • The devil thrives in planning things for months and even years to get us to self destruct.

Once he gets us to trust the lie, He will work at a rapid pace to destroy us. The thief comes to kill, steal and destroy, but Jesus came that we have life and that more abundantly.

However, God knows how much we can bear and he will provide a way of escape to avoid all of the devil’s traps.  When we are weak, he is strong!

We must learn ourselves to walk on.  Even if you see others passing by.

Many people have no clue what you are going through, and they will bring religious spirits with condemnation.  Be still, quiet and know you have nothing to say, and keep it from those who would cast your pearls before swine.

When you come through all of this, you will be so much stronger and able to understand compassion, and grace in a greater depth.

Your peace shall abide through all of the turmoil.  Bless these and do not curse.  Let God vindicate you and make room for your gifts.

I see new people coming into your lives.  I see transitioning and going among other people that will be strength to you and divine counsel!

Stay close to the Lord and those who are his beloved.  We must learn ourselves to walk on.  Even if you see others who knew you and betrayed you by judging you, bless and do not curse.

Give no place to the enemy.  The Lord shall rise with healing in His wings.

“For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.  But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.  And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts,”   Malachi 4:1-3 KJV.

“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich,”  Ruth 3:10 KJV.

“So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses,”   Job 42:12 KJV.

 

In HIS Grace and Mercy,
~ Sherry Edwards Mackey

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Prayer: The Price of Humility

I am just letting you know beloved, you are loved, you are kind and you are important to me and God.

 

Beloved of God,

These are my thoughts and prayers to my friends and ministry list.

I am just letting you know beloved, you are loved, you are kind and you are important to me and God.

I am making sure you understand that I am not pushing you away, nor do I want my words to be received in condescending manner.  I promise you, they are not meant that way!

I cannot reflect properly to God’s people unless I have the mind of Christ.  That takes time to press forward alone to HIM so we can hear him clearly.

It is a serious issue because they “the world” focus on man’s achievements.  We however are to focus on God’s achievements.

As we grow in Him, the more we think we know, the less we know.  A paradox it seems, however not in Gods kingdom; His truth prevails!  Having the mind of Christ comes by having a abiding relationship with Jesus.

I pray that the LORD keeps us all humble, broken and of lowly heart.  I seek to walk in humility. I seek him daily so the people will realize it is all him.

I don’t know precisely how these words help you, but I know that Jesus does.  All I am to do is press into him to become a vessel he can use.

As we learn to abide in him, then he pours out his words and he will encourage our heart beloved!  You are loved dearly!

I don’t seek great pinnacles of success.  You see, the Kingdom of God is opposite of worldly mindsets.  We are NOT to measure ourselves or align ourselves against man’s structures.

We must NOT trust the words of those who glory in pride of the accolades of men.  Religious spirits are at work trying to elevate those who are being groomed as their proselytes.  The blind will lead the blind and both fall in the ditch.

I seek Jesus!  He is why we exist!  To glorify Him in His body!  Seek not after titles.  When God appoints, He anoints!

All of us can tend to get caught up in flattery and pride.  It is so easy to do, especially if we struggle with fear, insecurity, and NEED of approval of man.  It is the LORD’s will, that we know we have his approval.

As we learn to abide with the LORD, in His presence, we will know clearly that we have his approval.

The further we move out of God’s will for us, it will cause us to lose our sharp edge in discernment.  We will try to find others we think are anointed and if we aren’t careful, it may feel real, but it is full deception.

Pride is a very real enemy out there, especially with people who glory in themselves with titles like apostle this and evangelist that….  This is religious Pride!!

Yes, there are true prophets and apostles.  If you get to know a real prophet or minister, you will find a broken, humble and contrite vessel.  These went through the wilderness and caves and such things to break them of trusting flesh and pride.

Pride will bring a man down.  Pride comes before a fall and a haughty spirit before destruction.

One of my continual prayers is that God will not allow me to accept just anything, or allow anything if I am not ready.  To be broken, humble, meek and gentle is an important goal because we see the price.

Beloved of God, there is a high price to pay serving HIS Sheep.  It is not having your name up in lights!

The most important thing to learn and discern is, becoming fruit watchers.  Titles mean nothing compared to the fruit of the LORD’s Spirit.

What I have witnessed personally, they have no substance in their spiritual lives.  Where’s the fruit of God’s Spirit?

These seem to identify with their title, without the hand to the plow and price it takes to learn humility!  They want to bypass the quest without the tests that come to verify his beloved.

The price of humility and maturity all bear the fruits and gifts of the Spirit.  There are those who would even try to ally with true ministers to back up their own deceit.

That is manipulation beloved.  These say, anointing this and anointed that, and plan elaborate events with flyers and so many “side show acts” saying it is God!

Let me warn you; it is not!  These rely on manipulation, control, witchcraft in exercising spirits alright, they are being manipulated by the Jezebel spirit along with the strong man; a religious spirit.

When Jesus walked in his ministry on earth, his anger flared against the religious.  The same is true today!

We all have a responsibility to learn to hear God for ourselves.

Pray for those you know who are depending on people rather than God.

Encourage them to seek God.

The five-fold and any ministry ordained by God has the responsibility to train, equip and release the body of Christ!

Never depend on man, no matter how anointed they are; stay dependent on God.  Stay plugged into your life source, keeping his will first everyday.

HE wants you beloved, he is jealous over you.  Put no man first!  Be not lazy or procrastinate depending on man to say a word to you.

It is a dangerous time we are living in and the most important start to your day, is your time with the LORD!  That is the most valuable time you make each day!  Then our will shall be measured up to our destiny!

Yeah, it won’t make someone necessarily famous or loved by the masses or liked or friended on Facebook.  We each individual, we must learn know His heart.

As the LORD walked the earth, He only had a small amount of those who intimately knew Jesus.  Jesus gave every opportunity for folks to walk away from Him.

It was those who had a pure heart to hear and see Jesus, who would stay with Jesus.

God sent in those whom the religious rejected, those who were in His circle of training.

We cannot make anyone seek God or receive him.  We will go forward with eyes focused on Him and coming close to His heart; those whom He has destined.

Please keep pressing in prayer.  God has a place for all of us.  And I am honored, humbled and so blessed that we have crossed paths.

Be encouraged beloved, I am praying and what’s more, Jesus is interceding for you that your faith will not fail.

Know that I am praying for you, beloved of God!

 

In HIS Grace and Mercy,
~ Sherry Edwards Mackey

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Warning! The Devised Plan of Coup D’etat

I was watching a flock of sheep and I noticed some of the sheep and lambs were getting too far off to be watched carefully.

 

Vision:

I was watching a flock of sheep and I noticed some of the sheep and lambs were getting too far off to be watched carefully.  I had noticed on the fringes of the field near thick brush and trees, some of the sheep were not aware of their surroundings.

I noticed those same sheep who were far off suddenly change course and ran back closer to the flock.

Then all of the sudden I noticed a ruckus of behavior near that same area of brush.  I saw a couple of sheep involved and one broke free running back to the flock.  This ruckus alerted the shepherd to take a better look.

Indeed there were wolves in the locale.  Wolves usually travel in packs so there was concern about the flocks safety.  As the shepherd went to the area of interest, he saw the remains of the sheep that was taken and devoured quickly by the wolves, all that was left was blood and the skins of wool.

I was able to see one one of the wolves from a distance, as the rest dissipated as quickly as they packed together.

The LORD began to relate this to His people, “the flock of God.”

“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves,”   Matthew 10:16 KJV.

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.  You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles?”   Matthew 7:15 KJV.

In scripture the devil is described as a wolf or wolves.  To understand the vision one must understand the Shepherd’s care of the sheep and lambs.  In this vision, once the sheep were caught by the wolf or wolves, the sheep were being devoured while yet being alive. It wasn’t a clean kill, it was torturous and in frenzy.

The devil has no mercy for God’s people and seeks to steal, kill, destroy and devour everything in our lives.  It is hard to explain what is happening to those who are concerned for you unless they personally have been through this type of thing.

It can feel like torture and your life may feel like you’re a feeding frenzy having wild extreme mental agitation, wild excitement or derangement with absolutely no order!

You may feel like a totally lost cause and have no support.  God has not left us, we are living in end time warfare!  Once the enemy gets within strike distance, he attacks and shocks us to gain access into our lives.

The devil isn’t playing with us, he wants to see us taken completely out!  You have got to learn not to play or avoid the signs of the devils activity in your life.  He won’t stop until he destroys you.

Also note that when the sheep was killed, not long after devouring that sheep, the wolf in sheep’s clothing appeared in the flock.  He is among us incognito.  The enemy satan and his cohorts seek not only to kill, but to steal and destroy as well.

To relate this to our spiritual journey, every time the enemy is out and about, he seeks those sheep and lambs, (Christians) who continually venture away from the shepherd and the strongholds of safety.  We must find our place and remain there even if it is online ministry.

The LORD is using social media beloved; it can literally reach anywhere in the world. All five fold-ministry is available online, you just need to seek the LORD for His placement for you.

There is power and protection in numbers beloved.  The devil knows this too and is why he loves to isolate Christians and come to us in packs!  He wants to not eat your lunch but to devour you and everything important to you and God.

Who is your pastor or apostle?  Who watches over you in prayer and teaches you?

These people will watch over you and must give account to God for your souls.  When you find the ministry to be connected to, treat it with utmost respect and honor.  As it is set forth for your benefit and care from the LORD.

Do not touch God’s anointed beloved!  These go through a lot of battles on your behalf.  Do not be part of a feeding frenzy in gossip and slander!  Be grateful to God!  It is for life and death that these have surrendered to God on your behalf!

Become planted in God’s sheepfold!  If you don’t know where you are to be planted, seek the LORD to find it.

These five-fold ministers must give account to God of how they minister to you and for you.  It is not an easy job for them, so be respectful to God and to those he brings into your life to help and bless you.

There are much spiritual lessons to learn through all this.  I also noticed that once that sheep (Christian) was devoured, that the wolf went further to squander their possessions and ruined their good name economically, spiritually, emotionally and locally.  He wants to RUIN YOU!

Furthermore the wolf (the devil or demon) uses these things like skins to remain hidden so that from a distance they all seem like sheep and are clothed like sheep.  It is when the sheep and lambs are too far away from the fold that the shepherd cannot discern as well.

The wolf took to himself those skins and purposely stayed at a distance to avoid discernment. (Devil took the former sheep’s identity!).  That is why it takes discernment because you remember that person a certain way and now they are very different.

Once the fullness of the strategy comes, then a planned coup d’etat is staged by the devil.  By taking the person’s identity, what is left of that person is used by the devil taking their place in life.

The enemy seeks a host to live in and with.  The devil will attempt to use the identity of that fallen sheep in deception to cause havoc.  All being done in the name of that former sheep.

Our battle is not with flesh and blood but with principalities, powers and rulers in darkness. Satan seeks a host and this is a way he gets one.

A coup d’etat is a sudden decisive exercise of force especially a violent overthrow or alteration of a small group like existing government by small group etc.   ©Merriam Webster Dictionary.

God is supposed to sit on the throne of our heart and being filled with HIM keeps us protected and prepared from outside sources.  We are living in the last day and we must learn to walk in the Spirit and live, eat, drink, sleep and breathe in the Holy Spirit.

It takes special care to help deliver one that is so deceived among us.  They need the Lord to set them free and many times they know something is wrong but cannot pin it down.

Then there are others that are purposely spreading devilish lies these need deliverance too.  However when one is pinned down, leadership must try to reach out to them to stop the damage unfolding.

Don’t give up on them; just remind them of all God has done in their life.  Hopefully, through much prayer, they will seek deliverance.

There are some among us, who may look like a duck and waddle like a duck or quack like a duck but on closer inspection is a decoy.  That is why we are supposed to know those who labor among us.

This is why we are to KNOW them and why the gift of discerning of spirits is so important.

Be equipped beloved of God!  Find your place of protection and fellowship, seek God for where you can finally rest in a covered five fold ministry environment.  It is available to all, even on-line if you seek it.

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand,”   Ephesians 6:12-13 KJV.

 

In HIS Grace and Mercy,
~ Sherry Edwards Mackey

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