BillyFletcher's blog

It’s a new year with great expectations. It reminds me of the new life we have in Him. We are literally New Creatures that never before existed. So many times we carry too much from the old life not realizing that He provides everything for the new life and we need nothing from the old. Yet the old seems so comfortable. The realm of sense knowledge is so easy to rest in, needing to see the evidence of the old without the embrace of the new. The thought of the new with all it’s mystery and excitement is too often intimidating.

Recently I was in a meeting where the “Joy of the Lord” manifested. People seeming uncontrollably (even though they were under total control of Holy Spirit) laughing and being consumed with, His presence, encountering Holy Spirit. The speaker was talking about being baptized in Holy Spirit. Being immersed, soaked, saturated, marinated so transformed that every cell was filled to overflowing with His manifested presence.

Eph 1:3 (NLT) All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with EVERY SPIRITUAL BLESSING in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.

John 14: 27 NLT, Jesus replied, "All who LOVE Me will DO what I say. My Father will love them, and We will come and make Our home with each of them.

I heard this from Danny Silk, out of Bethel, in Redding CA. The definition of focus and self control: SELF CONTROL IS NOT SAYING "NO" TO SOMETHING, - IT IS SAYING YES TO "ONE THING" (HIS WORD) SO MUCH THAT EVERYTHING ELSE LOOSES IT'S VOICE!

We want to take this opportunity to thank all of those people who pray for and support us. You are so important to us and we thank Him for the blessings you have been. We agree for a prosperous new year and a blessed 2010.

2Co 13:14 (The Message Bible) The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you. (He gave us everything we need. Grace, extravagant love and intimate friendship)
 

Understanding the mystery of God depends on our attitude and how we approach His presence. It is possible that we take the position, Father here is a blank check please fill out what you want and then when I know what you want I can decide if I want to sign the check. On the other hand what pleased Father is this attitude, Father here is a signed check, you fill  out whatever you want and I will commit to your request.

In John the 6th chapter Jesus refers to eating His body and drinking His blood. This so offended those He spoke to that it caused them to leave. It certainly was not one of His more popular teachings. It’s interesting however that after even some of His followers left he turned to the twelve and asked, Will you leave also? Peter, in one of the two times he nailed an answer to the Master’s questions said, no, we will not leave because you have the words of life. In reality Peter had no more idea what Jesus meant about eating His body or drinking His blood that those who left.

In the world we have what is known as the power nap. Taking a very small amount of time and just closing your eyes and resting. From what I have heard others say this is rejuvenating and very relaxing. When a good friend of mine was telling me that he felt the pressures of every day life surrounding him the Father flashed in my spirit, you need a power presence time with Abba. That’s right. I shared as I was getting this right from the throne, “If you will just take say 15 minutes. stop everything and just enter into His presence.