Running after their own thoughts. Their own way of doing it. Thought can be a LIE.
Isaiah 65. God was speaking to the rebellious and then the remnant.
Isaiah 65-2: I have spread out my hands all day unto a rebellious people, which walk in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts; 5 Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 [AMP]
Be careful—watch out for attacks from Satan, your great enemy. He prowls around like a hungry, roaring lion, looking for some victim to tear apart. [TLB]
Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you. Luke 10:19 [AMP]
Who would dare enter the house of a mighty man and steal his property? First he must be overpowered and tied up by one who is stronger than he. Then his entire house can be plundered and every possession stolen. Matthew 12:29 [TPT]
I will give you the keys of heaven’s kingdom realm to forbid on earth that which is forbidden in heaven, and to release on earth that which is released in heaven.” Matthew 16:19 [TPT]
I will give you the keys (authority) of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind [forbid, declare to be improper and unlawful] on earth will have [already] been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose [permit, declare lawful] on earth will have [already] been loosed in heaven.” [AMP]
I see the schemes of Satan and how he attempts illegal entry into our souls. He is a liar, the Father of Lies, a murderer, a deceiver, thief, and intruder. Satan has no power or authority over any blood purchased child of God UNLESS we allow him entry or God allows it.
The word of God instructs us to submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:7
1) Be on guard, alert, and always watching for the deceiver, prowling around looking for whom he may devour. Be led by the Spirit of God so you are able to discern Satan prowling around and know what his schemes and plans are against you or others.
2) Do NOT allow Satan or his cohort’s entry or access to you or to the Brethren. Stand, contend, and trample them down.
The born again believer receives an infilling [baptism] of Holy Spirit inside of their physical body. He comes to dwell [abide and tabernacle] within his people. A believer then becomes his dwelling place, a habitation, and conduit for his Spirit, a place for Christ to live inward and manifest his life through a believer. Believer’s hearts are given to Jesus Christ, as he becomes first love and first place. God takes this ground [land, territory] and begins his work of salvation that includes deliverance, healing, sanctification, and restoration.
The body and soul become his dwelling place and must be sanctified and purified by Gods fire. We are to continually keep the house swept clean and that requires maintenance and diligence on our part. We must guard our soul [mind, will and emotions] and his temple, the physical body from unclean things.
Door Strong's Number: g2374: an entrance, way or passage into, gate.
Make sure that “doors” remain locked so ALL intruders will encounter resistance and are scattered seven (7) ways before you.
Where are entryway doors located? The head contains: 1) a brain that houses our thoughts and intellect, 2) eyes for vision and sight, 3) ears for hearing 4) nose for us to smell and sense [discern], 5) a mouth [lips, tongue, and teeth] so we can speak and eat food.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any man HEARS my voice and opens the door; I will come in to him and sup with him and he with me. Revelation 3:20
You have to get this by hearing. In this scripture, it is not about the knocking but about us "hearing" his voice and responding.
The LORD wants us “binding our ears” to the Spirit of Truth. We must be in tune with his voice. We need to have EARS to hear what the Spirit of Truth is saying.
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, ‘The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me. John 16:13-15
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. Revelation 3:6, 3:13, 3:22
Matthew 15:16: And Jesus said, are you also yet without understanding?
Invite to Come Among Us
We welcome you Holy Spirit and give you permission to move among us and help us in our weaknesses. For we do not know what to pray as we ought to. Holy Spirit you are the one who searches hearts and intercedes according to the will of God. Reveal and release everything that the Father has for us today. Teach us all things and bring to our remembrance all that you have said. We invite your Spirit to quicken our mortal bodies that God may be glorified, and we can testify of his life within to others that need hope.
A CRY to the Throne of Heaven
Let our cry come before you, O LORD: give us understanding according to your word. [Psalm 119:169] Does not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? [Proverbs 8:1]
Prayer for Understanding and Wisdom
Holy Father, we are your people, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and called by your name. We humble ourselves before you, we serve you, we pray only to you, we seek your face with all diligence; and we turn from every false, wicked and evil way. We abhor evil and declare our love towards you and your ways. We lay down our hearts and self-life desires before your feet.
We ask for the fear of the Lord; as it is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. [Psalm 111:10a, Proverbs 9:10: ] We ask that you make us of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD, that we should not judge or reprove after what we see or hear with our natural eyes or ears. [Isaiah 11:3] We ask for a wise and understanding heart. [1 Kings 3:12a] Open our understanding to the scriptures that speak truth and reveal your ways. [Luke 24:45]. It is written that you opened [mans mind] that they might understand the scriptures that foretold of you. We are your servants, give us understanding that we know your testimonies and ways. [ Psalm 119:125] The righteousness of your testimonies are everlasting! We desire understanding that we may live [Psalm 119:144] and be partakers of the peace of God which passes all understanding; keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. [Philippians 4:7]
If we lack any understanding, we ask that you make it known to us. May we not be void of understanding or wisdom.
DECLARATION
We declare on earth as it is in heaven:
Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. [Psalm 147:5].
For the Lord gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. [Proverbs 2:6]
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. [Psalm 49:3]
Through your precepts [we] get understanding: therefore, I hate every false way. [Psalm 119:104]
I shall Trust in the LORD with all my heart; and lean not on my own understanding. [Proverbs 3:5]
1 John 5:20: And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. [KJV]
Seven (7) things that every believer can know from the scripture:
1) The Son of God is come, and
2) has given us an understanding, that
3) we may know him that is true, and
4) we are in him that is true
5) even in his Son Jesus Christ.
6) This is the true God, AND
7) Eternal life
All believers have been given knowledge that Jesus Christ is the true Son of God and he was born of the virgin with a holy seed and came down from heaven, out from the eternal Father. His only Begotten Son reconciled us back to the Father. We come in through Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth, and Life; where we are both in the Son and in the Father. We have seen the true God through the visible image of his Son. The Son came to proclaim the “true God” as there were many false gods; and whoever believes in him will have eternal life. Jesus proclaimed that if you have seen him, you have seen the Father, as the Father and I are One.
The Holy Spirit wants every believer to know truth and get understanding of 1 John 5:20; otherwise, people are senseless, foolish, and void of understanding Gods eternal purpose for their lives. They are on the path of folly and destruction.
Let all mankind know and understand who you are, may they bless your name and declare your everlasting kingdom and dominion.
Dan 4:34: And at the end of the days, I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that lives forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation.
The Pursuit of Wisdom Brings Security
Chapter 2 Proverbs
My son, if you will receive my words
And treasure my commandments within you,
2 Make your ear attentive to wisdom,
Incline your heart to understanding;
3 For if you cry for discernment,
Lift your voice for understanding;
4 If you seek her as silver
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5 Then you will discern the fear of the Lord
And discover the knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
8 Guarding the paths of justice,
And He preserves the way of His godly ones.
9 Then you will discern righteousness and justice
And equity and every good course.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart
And knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
11 Discretion will guard you,
Understanding will watch over you,
12 To deliver you from the way of evil,
From the man who speaks perverse things;
13 From those who leave the paths of uprightness
To walk in the ways of darkness;
14 Who delight in doing evil
And rejoice in the perversity of evil;
15 Whose paths are crooked,
And who are devious in their ways;
16 To deliver you from the strange woman,
From the adulteress who flatters with her words;
17 That leaves the companion of her youth
And forgets the covenant of her God;
18 For her house sinks down to death
And her tracks lead to the dead;
19 None who go to her return again,
Nor do they reach the paths of life.
20 So you will walk in the way of good men
And keep to the paths of the righteous.
21 For the upright will live in the land
And the blameless will remain in it;
22 But the wicked will be cut off from the land
And the treacherous will be uprooted from it.
Conclusion Prayer
Heavenly Father, we ask that every Word be sealed and bear good fruit. We thank you for the Word, Truth, and the gift of eternal life. We Praise you, we honor and worship you. May your eternal will, and purpose be done in and through each of us. Direct our steps and fill our thoughts with your thoughts and will for our lives. Help us to continually look upward with our eyes fixed on Jesus, eternity, and not the world or our self-life. Holy Spirit help us to recognize quickly those things that are not of you. We ask that you stay close to us and continue to draw us in closer to you. Jesus, bring in the lost sheep in our families. Keep us and our families under your covering and protection. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen
PSALM 90:2, 4 (CSB)
2 Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, from eternity to eternity, you are God.
With your faithful love, you will lead the people you have redeemed; you will guide them to your holy dwelling with your strength.
Exodus 15:13 CSB
