Daily Bread - August 21, 2004

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

Allow the sounds of thanksgiving to flow out of your innermost being. These sounds shall make a way through the dark things that have surrounded you in an attempt to frustrate you and bring you to ruin and despair. Continually give thanks, for I have been good to you, but most of all, because of who I am. I have revealed myself unto you. No man knows who I am unless I reveal myself unto him. The revelation of Jesus Christ has been given to you. Cherish this revelation. Wise men and prudent men have desired to hear and see the things that you have but have not heard, nor seen them.

My love has abounded toward you, and the light of the glorious gospel has flourished in your midst. Continue to offer thanksgiving for my goodness, and you shall be translated into new dimensions of understanding. Many are shut off from true understanding because they are not thankful. Many stare at images of idols today because of the view given them by unthankful hearts. Many who have known me have turned unto the gods of this world and bow at the altars of error; therefore, false spirits rule in their lives. Look unto me while I may be found, and be thankful. I will continually rule in your heart as your praises enthrone me.

You have been blessed beyond measure. Offer praise and thanksgiving for the many blessings bestowed upon you. Be an example of humility during the times of blessings. Special grace is being imparted unto you at the station of humility. Do not leave this station, for it is the place where abundance of grace is poured into your lips. You have been blessed with an ornament of grace in the time when many have been rewarded disgrace. You were not disgraced, for my love saved you from transgressions. My love lifts you high above the iniquity of the hour, and the power of the resurrection held you up when you should have fallen. Express gratitude for my love, for I have loved you as a friend.

A spirit of peace is upon your home. Do not invite evil spirits into your home by transgressions. I have given this home to you as a blessing. Now do not allow it to become a curse because of sin. Cast out all ungodliness, and reprove every evil work. Peace and confusion cannot dwell together, for they oppose each other. Follow peace with all men and holiness, for without these two, no man will see me. Continue to abide in me, and I will abide in you. You shall surely ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you. If you abide in me, offer the sacrifice of praise unto me continually, that is the fruit of your lips giving thanks unto the name of Jesus.

Amos 3: 7 - 8

Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. The lion hath roared, who will not fear? The Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?