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Hebrews 11:9-10, 16

"By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God."

"But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them."

The PPG Building of Pittsburgh, I must say, is a beautiful building. Early in the morning, I gaze at this building and I am always tempted to take a photo. It is quite a unique building and it stands out from every other building in the city. But, one thing is certain, its builder is man. We may gaze at the creation of man, but it doesn't amount to the creation of God.

Abraham dwelt in a land by faith in God. God prepared the land and would soon give it to the descendants of Abraham. But, although the land was a creation of God, there was a lack.

God's people of old and their faith in Him required more than an earthly city. The earthly city had earthly things. But, what they desired of God was godly things. They weren't looking for an earthly well, but their faith dug for a far greater well, living water. They sought after Light and Life, the Spiritual and not the physical.

But, right here on earth, they had access to the earthly state. Althoughthey had great faith, they did not obtain. But, in order to see and comprehend, one must be born of the water and of the Spirit. Now, that the Lord has paid the price, this Spiritual and Actual city is at hand.

It's Builder is God, it consists of 12 foundations and 12 gates.

"The construction of its wall was of jasper; and the city was pure gold, like clear glass. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, the fifth sardonyx, the sixth sardius, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass."

The Lord promises all of those who are born again to inherit this city that He Himself has prepared. This city is beyond the buildings of man in both beauty and splendor. This heavenly city is greatly adorned.

Although those of faith in the times of old did not obtain it, God has made it available for this generation. This is where there isn't any fault, no tears, no pain, no sorrow, no hurt, no sickness, no death, no sin, and no sinners for God has atoned for the born again believers.

Here's the message:

God has priveleged us to obtain this City. He has granted access to this marvelous wonder. It is your permanent residence if you are born of the water and of the Spirit. How? Repentance, water baptism in Jesus' name, and the gift of the Indwelling Spirit of God.(Acts 2:38)

One must be sealed with His name and called by Him out of this realm into the next.

911 "Alert!"

ZECHARIAH 9:11

"As for you also, because of the blood of your covenant, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit."


We are the most advanced creation of God. We have been known among all to conquer wherever we stand.

We have expanded in knowledge and has also created gadgets in all its existence. We the people are the lawful heads of the earth. We were created by God with authority over all created things on earth. Created in the image of God, we conquer all realms of knowledge on this earth.

But, one thing that is unconquerable is the realm of the Spirit. The only One to ever fulfill this task is the Holy One, namely, Jesus.In this, we have one thing that is at hand that some of us have not yet attained. The Lord declared that He would set His people free. What aren't we getting?

The bird is known to be a creature that has excelled and have knowledge of the heavens. But, everything goes wrong with both bird and man, FLYING AWAY!When a bird has been captured by a snare into a cage, it will fight for its life to escape. And with lost hope of exit, the bird quits trying to get out. Then, all of a sudden, the cage door is open, but the bird doesn't budge.

We, like the birds, have the same problem. Adam, caught by a snare of the adversary, locked himself in a cage and handed the key over to Satan. This cage he was in is called sin. Man, over the past generations of old, have tried to break free, but all failed. Man could not save themselves any longer. Living from failure to failure was the way of man.

Then, all of a sudden, Light stepped into darkness! The darkness didn't comprehend the Light. But, nevertheless, the Light shined in the darkness.Here comes One who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly. He came and took the key from the devil. And now, the door stands open before us.

If the bird gives one last try, success is a guarantee.But, if the bird can, so can you.

This is the alert: Call on the Lord and He will light the path to the gateway that leads to life.

We write S.O.S. in the sand as a plea for help.Turn the Book to Zechariah 9-1-1 and prepare for flight.

O, little sparrow, FLY AWAY!

"Prove Me", Sayeth the Lord

Genesis 22:11-12

But the Angel of the LORD called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” So he said, “Here I am.” And He said, “Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.”

Once, just days after the ressurection of our Lord Jesus Christ, He posed one of the most troubling questions to one of His disciples. On that morning by the sea, right after breakfast, He posed the agonizing question.

Jesus: "Peter, do you love Me more than these?"
Peter: "Yes Lord, You know that I love You."
Jesus: "Feed My lambs."

Moments later, the Lord spoke again.

Jesus: "Peter, do you love Me?"
Peter: "Yes Lord, You know that I love You."
Jesus: "Tend My sheep."

By this point, thoughts of the past couple of nights must have been running through the mind of Peter. And yet, moments later, Jesus questions him once more.

Jesus: "Do you love Me?"
Peter: "Lord, You know all things. You know that I love You."
Jesus: "Feed My sheep."

The true meaning behind Peter's restoration, is the fact that he repented three times. Previously, Peter had denied Jesus three times. Now, the Lord had one objective for Pete's sake, to heal His boy from his failure.

Deeper into the topic, what Jesus was getting out of Peter was this:
"Pete, if you love Me, then prove Me. Tell Me Pete, what will you do for Me? You know, I am a Jealous God."

The love that God desires from us isn't just mere words. Jesus once said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he would lay down his life for his friends." He also said, "I call you friends."

Jesus demonstrated the love of God on the agonizing cross. He not only laid down His life, but He regained it in triumphing over all that was against us. He also laid down His life for those in opposition. Shere love and determination has none than this I tell you.

But, we know that God loves us. But, do we really and truly love Him? John said that we love Him because He first loved us. But, really?

The question that Jesus poses every believer is the same question that He posed Peter: "Do you love Me?"

And, if you do love Him, how much do you love Him?

And, to prove this fact, one thing is certain about God, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!

What would you trade for Jesus? What would you sacrifice? Just how much do you love this One called Jesus?

He's not interested in lip service. His interest is in the hearts of His people.

Abraham was confronted with one of the biggest tests of his life in the text. The Lord impressed it upon him to prepare his only and promised son as a burnt offering unto the Lord.

Out of Abraham's love for God and obedience, he agreed on the task. Now, Abraham was a man that feared God. But, it is written, he did not complain and didn't use any "but's" or "why's", he simply obeyed the voice of God.

There are times in your life where God is really going to try and test you just to see how much you love Him.

God, wanted Abraham to sacrifice his most prized and loved possession. But, one thing is certain, Abraham's love for Isaac did not surpass his love for God.

So, God allowed him to go as far as he possibly could, then He called out to him and stopped him.
In other words, God said unto Abraham, "Well done My good and faithful servant. You have proved Me."

Therefore, when God asks you to do something that seems to be very awkward, just obey the voice of God, because this is what He is saying:

"You love Me, right? Prove Me."

Go Up to the Mountain

Exodus 34:1-3

"And the LORD said to Moses, “Cut two tablets of stone like the first ones, and I will write on these tablets the words that were on the first tablets which you broke. So be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai, and present yourself to Me there on the top of the mountain. And no man shall come up with you, and let no man be seen throughout all the mountain; let neither flocks nor herds feed before that mountain.”

This is the peak of everyone’s walk with God. Absolutely the climax!

Moses’ anger was kindled against the people and in his anger; he broke the first tablets of the covenant. But, the Lord didn’t appreciate what Moses did neither what the people did.

“The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.”

But, despite what happened, the Lord told Moses, “Go up to the mountain.”

Now, if you were to look through the eyes of Moses, you’d probably justify his actions. He probably felt like the only one that remained faithful to the Lord after what he saw the people doing. Maybe, he was even feeling discouraged with this ‘leading’ thing. But, whatever was going on with him, God knew.

But, Moses kept his daily devotion to God and constantly pleaded with the Lord. But, all of this was until Moses asked the unthinkable! “Show me Your glory.” (Exodus 33:18)

But, one thing that isn’t written in the Bible that I’m sure of is that God had it planned all along! God, in His wisdom and understanding, knows what His servants need. He knows just what to do to encourage His servant, Moses.

Whenever you’re feeling down, “Go to the mountain!”

God made sure Moses was alone. No one was to be seen in the entire mountain. It was just God and Moses.

What I speak of is what Jesus told His disciples, “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place.” (Matthew 6:6)

God declared that He would fix Moses’ mistake and give him what he asked. But, God made sure
the deal was set fair.

In other words, God said: “I’ll do My part, but you’ll have to do your part if you want this to work Moses. Make new tablets and go up to the mountain.”

God told Moses to fix his wrong and He’d show him something that he’d never seen!

The peak in your walk is when God calls you up. But, first, you have to fix your wrong. Jesus also said: “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23-24)

The principle is that you must be down in order to get up.

John was exiled on the Island of Patmos for his testimony of Jesus. He was all alone. Everyone was gone. His other apostle buddies had all suffered death. He was the only one left.

But, all of a sudden, he was in the Spirit!

The brightness of the Lord caused him to fall at His feet as though dead and the Lord lifted him up. During the first period, the Lord spoke of the 7 churches. Then, in chapter 4:1, he heard a voice saying, “Come up here!”

God lifts His people with a divine revelation of who He is. He does this to whom He wishes and whenever He wishes. But, it is always perfect timing!

Know this: You may feel alone, or maybe you even disobeyed God. Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up!

This is what He wants you to know:
“The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the children’s children to the third and the fourth generation.” Exodus 34:6-7

The Chemical's Reaction

Luke 21:17

"And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake."

JESUS knew the power associated in His name! No matter what emotion its spoken in, you can feel the power and peace in the atmosphere.

But, Jesus drew the line. He told His disciples that they would be hated for the sake of His name.

Our personal "holiness" doesn't draw the line. Though, folks may gaze, but they won't hate you. But, its His holiness that draws the line. Our "faithfulness" doesn't draw the line, but His does.

What draws the line between Christians and the world is the NAME! What draws the line in the church is the NAME!

The REACTION in the CHEMICAL comes from the NAME that was mixed in.

That name is JESUS!

Salvation is in His name.
"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." ACTS 4:12

Healing is in His name, Deliverance is in His name, Insurance and Assurance is found in His name. Mark 16:17-18
What a mighty name!

But, this name causes hostility. People go crazy when the name is mentioned. This name is an exposer of true colors. When the name is spoken, He draws near and the principalities of evil flip out. They've tried to keep the name from being told, but they couldn't stop it!

The chemical of the spirit world suffers a major reaction when the name of JESUS is spoken! The name of JESUS is the potion to any disease or possession in any realm.

It's all in the name of JESUS! What a peculiar people we are to be called by the name?

God said that He would reveal His name to His people. The disciples understood who this JESUS was. Now, its time for a divine revelation:

JESUS said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

The word 'name' is singular.

JESUS revealed to His disciples and all of His people the name of the Father.

I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive. John 5:43

He also revealed the name of the Holy Spirit.

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26

God's name isn't 'Father' nor is it 'Holy Spirit'. Those are mere titles. As a matter of fact, God is Father of all creation. God is a Spirit that is Holy. Therefore, what He sent His disciples to do was baptize in His name. The wonderful name, JESUS!

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of JESUS CHRIST for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

The disciples understood the Lord's command. They knew that there is wonder working power in the name of JESUS for it is the very name of God!

Therefore My people shall know My name; Therefore they shall know in that day That I am He who speaks: ‘ Behold, it is I.’ Isaiah 52:6

Therefore, we who are called by His name are the ones that were truly baptized in His name. We are hated for the sake of the name because they first hated Him.

So, in the midst of crises, I tell you:

Shout His name.
Whisper His name.
Proclaim His name.

And the very essence of His name causes the REACTION in the CHEMICAL!

Blessed be the name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST!