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RISE UP!

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Years ago, I had done/said something that I regretted. The circumstances around it have faded in my memory. But, I still remember the regret and condemnation I was feeling at the time.

I went to the Lord in prayer and asked for His forgiveness. A few days after that I again felt myself in the throes of regret and condemnation. I again went to the Lord in repentance begging for His forgiveness. This went on a few more times…and then I heard the Lord lovingly say to me:

“Tina, I forgave you the first time you came to me…now you need to forgive yourself!”

Dearest Brothers & Sisters, I believe there is someone who is reading this post that is living in the same place that I was…living under the spirit of condemnation. If you haven’t repented of your action to the Lord and asked His forgiveness…I encourage you to do that today! Also, if it is involving a person, I would encourage you to go to the person and ask their forgiveness.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

God has given us a sound mind…the mind of Christ! (1 Corinthians 2:16). We need to get our thoughts aligned with His thoughts…with His truth. We need to “…take every thought captive to obey Christ…”. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Beloved of God, DO NOT let the enemy weave a stronghold of condemnation, fear, shame, and doubt within you! Stand strong…stand on the promises of God…stand on the truth of God! Take up the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, which is the Word of God, and wield that sword against anything the enemy throws at you!

Tear down the strongholds of the enemy and let the LORD be your stronghold! He [Jesus] is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. (Psalms 62:2)

RISE UP, MIGHTY ARMY OF THE MOST HIGH GOD! PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD! PICK UP THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT AND BE STRONG IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT!! THE TIME IS NOW!! HALLELUJAH!!

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT

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“…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

I had a vision on June 8 as I attended a day with Daughters on the Frontline. In the vision I saw a woman clothed in the armor of God. (Ephesians 6:10-18). But, I saw the sword of the Spirit laying at her feet.  I received understanding that the sword was not being held because it was thought, “I will pick it up when I need it.”  

I heard the Lord say in my spirit, “IT’S TIME TO PICK UP THE SWORD!!  MY WORD TRUMPS THE WORD OF THE WORLD!”

Even though I saw a woman in my vision, I believe that the woman represents the “bride of Christ.”  This vision and word is for all – men and women alike. 

Brothers & Sisters, the main weapon of our warfare is in our mouths!  God’s Word spoken, declared, and decreed in and over our circumstances and in and over world circumstances is one of the most powerful weapons we have.  We need to realize the importance and necessity of having our “sword” constantly ready. 

Read God’s Word…Pray God’s Word…Speak God’s Word 

May God’s Word continually be in our hearts and in our mouths!  RISE UP BROTHERS & SISTERS!  PICK UP THE SWORD AND BE READY TO DO BATTLE!

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Don’t let what is happening in your life put you in a position of defeat. Rise up from that position and remember you are “seated with Christ in heavenly places.”  (Ephesians 2:6).  That is your position!

RISE UP!       ARMOR UP!       SPEAK UP!  

You are not defeated!  You are not a failure!  You are not powerless!  SPEAK God’s truth over yourself and over your circumstances and keep speaking it until you see the victory!

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.”   (1 John 5:4)

Praying for you, mighty, victorious men and women of God!!

~Tina K. Roach 

WATCHMEN ARISE!

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I woke up this morning thinking about the post I wanted to write for facebook.  I began thinking about an appropriate Father’s Day post…a post honoring my father who has been gone from this earthly realm for 34 years…or a post honoring Father God…or a post in general to all fathers.  

As my mind went to the different paths I could take, I began thinking of a prophetic word the Lord gave me a few weeks back and has been “simmering” in my spirit ever since.  

As the word again came to my mind this morning, I found myself saying, “But Lord, it’s Father’s Day!”  I immediately heard Him speak in my spirit, “Exactly!”  And with that one word from the Lord I knew what I was supposed to post – The word He had given me weeks ago:

WATCHMEN ARISE!!  IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR POSITION ON THE WALL!!

I hear the Lord calling all of the men in His kingdom to assume their positions as Watchmen not only for their families, but for their cities, their states, their country, their world!!

The Lord needs all men to armor up and stand shoulder to shoulder in their positions of authority and “see” what is here and what is coming.  Not only is the Lord calling for His mighty men to be Watchmen…but He is calling for them to be the voice of authority over all of the ploys of the enemy!

As I sat in church this morning, I heard the Lord say:

IT’S NOT YOUR GREATNESS – BUT MY GREATNESS WORKING IN AND THROUGH YOU THAT BRINGS MY WILL TO BE DONE ON THIS EARTH!!

So, on this Father’s Day, I am being obedient and sending out the call from our Almighty Father for all fathers to ARMOR UP, STAND UP, AND TAKE YOUR POSTIONS!!  

STEP OVER!

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[vision]    I saw many approaching a door that the Lord had placed in front of them…doors of opportunity; doors of increase; doors of advancement; doors of leadership…

In the vision as they approached the door, the threshold was so big it was as a wall within the door.

As I looked, I saw the threshold begin to decrease in size quickly…to the point that it was easy to step over and go through the door!

Threshold= a strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.

A threshold is what you step across when you enter a room. A threshold takes you from one place into another, and when you’re about to start something new, you’re also on a threshold. 

synonyms:  doorway, entrance, entry, door, gate, gateway, portal…

[interpretation]     As our faith rises to the point of taking that step forward and leaving behind those things that are holding us back – we will see that wall that is obstructing our ability to cross the threshold into our New Season begin to decrease.

As we draw closer and closer to the Lord and closer and closer to our destiny in the Kingdom – we will come to the place of being able to step over the threshold and crossover into a place of New Beginning.  I see the threshold becoming smaller as we continue forward and not look back.  Our commitment to KEEP GOING in spite of opposition is what will bring us to the door.  The armor of God in place and His praise upon our lips is the key to entering in.

Beloved of God – put on the HELMET OF SALVATION, the BELT OF TRUTH, the BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, and SHOES READY WITH THE GOSPEL OF PEACE!

Take up the SHIELD OF FAITH, and the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT!

PRAY AT ALL TIMES IN THE SPIRIT!

KEEP ALERT and GET READY to STEP OVER THE THRESHOLD!!

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ESCALATION

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Escalate means to increase in extent, intensity, or magnitude.

Yes, the enemy is intensifying his attack. The darkness is increasing. But we must remember what God tells us:

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5)

He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light. (Job 12:22)

We ARE to be the light of Christ in this world!  When others are walking in fear and hate is streaming forth…we are to be the voice of faith…the voice of peace…the voice of love…the voice of power.

We must remind ourselves that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12)

Brothers and Sisters, it is a SPIRITUAL BATTLE!!  We must not get our focus on the people…but on the source!

Put on the armor of Christ…focus on the true enemy…and declare the LORD’S will upon the land!!  It is time to BE the Church of the Living God and ENFORCE the VICTORY that has already been won through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ!!

There will be challenging days ahead in our country and in nations around the world. We must position ourselves to be “mighty oaks of righteousness” that spread our canopy above the land!

Do not despair…do not doubt…do not fear…

The LORD will march out like a champion, like a warrior He will stir up his zeal; with a shout He will raise the battle cry and will triumph over His enemies. (Isaiah 42:13)

HALLELUJAH!!!

 

 

ARMED FORCE!!

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Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May by many Americans.  Those that serve in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard are honored on this day.  And I would like to say that I honor and thank all of those men and women who serve our country!

But, there is another kind of “Armed Force.”  WE are in the Armed Forces of the Lord!!  We, as the body of Christ, have been given authority and power to be strong and victorious in the battles that we all face in our life journey.

We are reminded that we need to prepare for the spiritual battle that we are in. We are to ARMOR UP!!  Are you ready?

…be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with you feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

In addition to all this take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.  With this in mind be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.