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Warren Lavallee is a follower of Yeshua with a passion for seeing the Body of Christ united in Spirit and truth. As the author behind 133.church, Warren writes to call believers into deeper fellowship with God and with one another, inspired by the heartbeat of Psalm 133. His writings are marked by a love for Scripture, a pursuit of holiness, and a longing for revival rooted in prayer and intimacy with the Lord. Warren believes that true unity comes when we seek the face of God together, laying aside every division for the sake of Christ. Through every essay, devotion, and prayer, he invites readers to pursue more of God and to live fully surrendered to His purposes. When Warren is not writing, you’ll find him engaged in prayer gatherings, speaking life into churches, and encouraging believers to walk faithfully with God. His greatest desire is to see the Church become one again — a living testimony of God’s glory in the earth.
Personal Holiness

Create in Me a Pure Heart

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10, AMP)

This cry echoes from the soul of every believer who has stood face-to-face with their own brokenness. It is not the prayer of the self-righteous but of the exposed—those who have come to see the depth of their sin and the instability of their flesh. David, once a man of power and promise, wept these words after his own deception was uncovered. But it was in that very moment of divine exposure that hope began to rise. For God does not expose to destroy—He exposes to heal.

Yeshua knew well the weakness of man. When Peter, full of zeal and good intentions, swore loyalty even unto death, the Lord replied, “Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times” (Matthew 26:34, NASB). Peter did not believe it. He trusted in his own strength, as many of us do. Yet when the rooster crowed and the shame of his denial pierced him, it was not the end—it was the beginning of mercy. Peter wept bitterly, but those tears were the water God used to begin purifying his heart.

So often we hide from the Holy Spirit’s conviction. We numb ourselves with busyness, justify our failures with excuses, or point fingers to deflect blame. But the Spirit of Truth was sent not to condemn us but to cleanse us. “If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves… If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:8–9, NASB). He exposes not to shame us, but to restore us.

The instability of our flesh is no surprise to El Shaddai. He formed us, He remembers we are dust (Psalm 103:14). But He desires hearts that are yielded, not self-reliant. As Jeremiah wrote, “The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9, NASB). The answer? Only God. And only He can create in us a new heart—not patched up, not remodeled, but made new by the breath of His Spirit.

Beloved, it is a dangerous thing to trust in our own goodness. Good habits, strong character, noble deeds—these are but fading garments if they are not clothed in grace. “Apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5, NASB), Yeshua said. To walk in truth, we must first ask to be undone. The fire of holiness begins with the broken cry: “Create in me a pure heart.”

Let this prayer rise like incense before the throne. Let it be your confession when pride whispers that you are strong. Let it be your anchor when sin has knocked you low. For God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). And to those who call on Him with a contrite spirit, He draws near.

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Expose me, Lord, and make me whole,
Not for my shame, but for my soul.
Let not my sin stay hid or deep,
But purge with fire and let me weep.

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Prayer

Father, I stand before You in need. I cannot trust in myself, for my strength fails and my heart wanders. But You, O Lord, are faithful. Expose the hidden places of my soul. Tear down every false strength, every secret sin, every shadowed idol. Create in me a pure heart, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Fill me with Your Spirit, and let me walk in truth all my days. Let me decrease, that You may increase. In the name of Yeshua the Messiah, Amen.

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ginosko

Know the Living God

“Be still and know that I am God.” —Psalm 46:10 (NASB)

Beloved, it is not enough to know about God, but to know the Living God. Many have studied His name, read His Word, even walked among His people—yet never encountered Him face to face. This is the tragedy of religion without revelation, theology without intimacy. But God did not create you for a shallow knowledge. He created you to know Him.

In Hebrew, yadaʿ; in Greek, ginōskō. This is not mere head knowledge—it is intimate, covenantal, heart-deep knowing. It speaks of relationship, not information. It is how a husband knows his bride, with love and faithfulness. It is how a shepherd knows each sheep by name, tenderly and without mistake. It is how a child knows the voice of their father, with instinct and trust. This is how God knows us—and how He calls us to know Him. “I am the Good Shepherd, and I know My own, and My own know Me” (John 10:14, NASB).

From the beginning, God has desired to be known so that we would know the Living God. “They will know that I am the Lord their God who brought them out of the land of Egypt” (Exodus 29:46, NASB). His mighty acts were not for spectacle but for relationship. He gave signs, sabbaths, deliverance, and commandments—all so His people would know Him. He speaks to the humble, “That I may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight” (Exodus 33:13, NASB).

But how easily people settle for knowledge about God instead of truly knowing the Living God. They memorize doctrine but never fall in love. They attend services but never commune with the Spirit. They use His name but do not know His voice. What did Yeshua say? “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” (John 17:3, NASB).

Do you know Him? Truly?

The prophets cried out for this very thing. Hosea wept, “Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord” (Hosea 6:3, NASB). Jeremiah thundered, “Let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me” (Jeremiah 9:24, NASB). And the psalmist declared, “Those who know Your name will put their trust in You” (Psalm 9:10, NASB).

To know the Living God is to walk in His presence, abide in His truth, and burn with love for Him. It is to hear Him say, “You are Mine” (Isaiah 43:1, NASB), and to answer, “I know whom I have believed” (2 Timothy 1:12, NASB). This is the call—to move from the outer courts of information to the holy of holies of intimacy.

The early church knew this power. Paul cried out, “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection” (Philippians 3:10, NASB). Peter prayed, “Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God” (2 Peter 1:2, NASB). And John testified, “We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true” (1 John 5:20, NASB).

This is your invitation.

Not just to study—but to seek.
Not just to understand—but to encounter.
Not just to hear about God—but to know Him.

Let us pray

Father, El Elyon, the Most High—draw us close to You. Open the eyes of our hearts to know You, not by intellect alone, but by Spirit and truth. Like Moses, we say, “Show me now Your ways, that I may know You.” Like Paul, we press on to know the Living God. Like David, we thirst for You as the deer pants for the water brooks. Take us deeper than we’ve gone before. Let our hearts burn with the knowledge of the Holy. Let every other pursuit fade until we are found in You alone.

We want to know You.

Not just facts—but Your face.
Not just power—but Your presence.
Not just names—but You, Yeshua, our God and King.

Amen.

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Prayers

Appeal to Heaven

What Happens When the Anointed Cry Out

There is a cry that reaches beyond courts, armies, and kings. It is the cry of the righteous when all earthly help fails. It is called an Appeal to Heaven. Though it once flew on a flag in America’s fight for freedom, its origin is older—found in the Scriptures and written on the hearts of those who walk with God.

To appeal to Heaven is to say: “God, You alone are Judge. You alone are King. My cause is before You.” And when the anointed of God pray with clean hands and humble hearts, Heaven listens—and moves.

“In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried to my God for help; He heard my voice from His temple, and my cry for help came before Him into His ears. Then the earth shook and quaked… He bent the heavens down and came down, with thick darkness under His feet.”
—Psalm 18:6–9 (NASB)

This is no mere metaphor. God literally bows the heavens when His people cry out. The firmament—the unseen layers between heaven and earth—shifts. The Lord arises. Justice rides on the wind. And He comes not as a whisper, but with fire and trembling.

You may contend with many in this life. But you do not want to contend with someone who walks with God and knows how to pray. Because when they make an appeal to Heaven, you are no longer up against them—you are up against the God who defends them. This is the true power of appealing to Heaven.

David understood this. Though Saul hunted him unjustly, David said, “I will not stretch out my hand against the Lord’s anointed” (1 Samuel 26:11, NASB). David feared God more than he hated injustice. He knew that it is God who lifts up and tears down. Touching God’s anointed without cause was not just unwise—it was dangerous.

Elijah knew this power. When he stood on Mount Carmel and prayed, fire fell from heaven and consumed the offering (1 Kings 18:36–38). God answered with fire because His prophet prayed. His appeal to Heaven was answered with divine intervention.

Hezekiah laid a letter from his enemies before the Lord, and cried out. And Scripture says: “Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent word to Hezekiah, saying, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: Because you have prayed to Me…’” (Isaiah 37:21, NASB). That same night, one angel struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. Why? Because he prayed.

In the New Testament, Peter was in chains. Herod had already killed James and was planning to do the same. But it says, “So Peter was kept in the prison, but prayer for him was being made to God intensely by the church” (Acts 12:5, NASB). God sent an angel, the chains fell off, and Peter walked out of a locked prison under the guard of soldiers. That is the power of an appeal to Heaven.

Even the Lord Jesus Christ, before the cross, made His appeal in Gethsemane. He said, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42, NASB). And Heaven responded. Not with deliverance, but with strength. “Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.” (Luke 22:43, NASB)

Heaven always responds. Whether with fire, angels, deliverance, or strength, God answers the cries of His people. Their appeal to Heaven never goes unheard.

So if you are facing injustice, persecution, or trouble—don’t panic. Pray. If you walk in righteousness, your voice reaches the throne. As it is written:

“The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. The face of the Lord is against evildoers, to eliminate the memory of them from the earth.”
—Psalm 34:15–16 (NASB)

God hears. God sees. God defends. When the anointed cry out—when they make an appeal to Heaven—the court of Heaven opens, and the Judge of all the earth rises.

Be encouraged: Heaven still bends low. And our God still answers with power.

🎵 “When the Anointed Cry Out” 🎵

(Verse 1)
When earthly strength has faded,
When hope seems all but gone,
We lift our cry to Heaven,
Before Your righteous throne.
You hear the anointed cry,
You bow the heavens down.

(Chorus)
When the anointed cry out,
You answer with power.
You shake the earth, You rend the skies,
You move in this hour.
Fire and angels, deliverance and might—
When the anointed cry out,
You arise in the night.

(Verse 2)
The world may come against us,
The proud may raise their hand,
But You defend the humble,
The righteous who still stand.
You hear the anointed cry,
You bow the heavens down.

(Chorus)
When the anointed cry out,
You answer with power.
You shake the earth, You rend the skies,
You move in this hour.
Fire and angels, deliverance and might—
When the anointed cry out,
You arise in the night.

(Bridge)
Strength for the weary, fire for the fight,
Chains are broken at Your command tonight.
Heaven bends low, the righteous rise,
When the anointed cry out,
Victory’s in Your eyes.

(Tag/Outro)
When the anointed cry out,
You bow the heavens down.

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Lukewarm

Rise into the Fullness of Faith

“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” — Joshua 24:15 (AMP)

Beloved, hear what the Spirit is saying: God is not calling you to climb halfway. He is not pleased with lukewarm devotion, for the Lord of glory did not pour out His blood for mediocrity. He gave everything that we might live in the fullness of faith and wholly unto Him.

Many walk halfway up the mountain and pitch their tents there. They are no longer in the valley of open rebellion, but neither have they ascended into the holy place where the presence of God fills every breath. Like Israel standing at Sinai, they see the smoke and hear the thunder but dare not draw near. Yet the voice of Yeshua still calls: “Come up here!” (Revelation 4:1, NASB).

The blood of the Lamb was not spilled for a half-hearted Church. It was shed that we might be redeemed, sanctified, and filled with power from on high. “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession…” (1 Peter 2:9, NASB). This is not the language of mediocrity. It is the high calling of saints set apart in fullness of faith.

Let us not forget: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” (Galatians 2:20, NASB). If the risen King indwells you by His Spirit, how then can you be content with a life of shallow devotion and powerless ritual? The Holy Spirit is not a concept. He is a consuming fire. He leads us into all truth, convicts of sin, strengthens in weakness, and overflows with rivers of living water (John 16:13; Romans 8:26; John 7:38).

Tozer wrote rightly: “They are morally above the hardened sinner but spiritually beneath the shining saint.” But let the Word of God rebuke this halfway living. “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm… I will vomit you out of My mouth.” (Revelation 3:15–16, NASB).

You must choose. Choose today. As Joshua declared before the assembly, so now the Spirit presses upon the Church again: Choose whom you will serve. The cross demands your everything. The Spirit demands your yielding in fullness of faith. And God will not share His glory with lesser loves.

There is more in God than most dare to ask for. More love. More power. More holiness. “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8, NASB). But the halfway Christian will not draw near. He remains in the shadow, comforted by good reputation and empty religious habits. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. What you sow, you will reap (Galatians 6:7).

El Shaddai has not changed. He still speaks in fire. He still shakes the heavens and the earth. He still fills the house where the saints gather with wind and glory (Acts 2:2–4). The difference is not in God—the difference is in us. Will we go beyond the threshold? Will we press in to know Him? “Let us press on to know the Lord. His going out is as certain as the dawn.” (Hosea 6:3, NASB) as we journey in the fullness of faith.

No more mediocrity. No more compromise. Let us throw off every weight and sin that so easily entangles, and run with endurance the race set before us (Hebrews 12:1). Let us be done with the praise of man, the fear of missing out, the paralysis of indecision. Let us burn for God.

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Your altar blazes with holy flame,
And still I choose to climb.
Though feet may falter on the way,
Your Spirit speaks in time.
No peak too high, no cost too steep,
To gain the One divine.

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Prayer:

Abba Father, we reject mediocrity in Your name. You are worthy of full devotion—not a portion, not a part. Cleanse us from half-heartedness. Burn away the dullness of routine. Ignite in us a hunger for Your presence that nothing else can satisfy. Fill us with Your Spirit, El Elyon, that we may serve You fully, walk in power, and reflect the image of Yeshua to a world in darkness in fullness of faith. We seek Your face—not just Your gifts—and we say with trembling hearts, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Amen.

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Choose This Day

Come to the One Sent by the Father

Beloved, you who hunger for truth and long for something more—listen. The Father sent the Son, not to judge you, but to save you (John 3:17). Yeshua, the Lamb of God, was not an afterthought nor a distant Savior. He came in the fullness of time, sent by the Father, bearing heaven’s authority and the weight of divine love.

The prophets foresaw Him. “I have called You in righteousness… and will appoint You as a covenant to the people, as a light to the nations” (Isaiah 42:6). “Come near to Me, listen to this: From the beginning I have not spoken in secret, from the time it took place, I was there. And now the Lord God has sent Me, and His Spirit” (Isaiah 48:16). And again: “Many nations will join themselves to the Lord in that day… and will become My people” (Zechariah 2:11). His coming was foreseen, even as one sent by His Father.

This is that day. Yeshua is the Sent One, and He is calling you now.

Made meek by the spirit
A weathered wooden cross stands silhouetted against a glowing sunset, marking the place where pride ends and surrender begins.

God’s Faithfulness and My Journey

My life bears witness to this truth. Years ago in Nashua, NH, I encountered Yeshua through my girlfriend. I accepted Him into my heart, and everything changed. My first pastor, Kyn, baptized me in his backyard pool, and El Shaddai began a transforming work in me, just as it is written: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6, NASB). This transformation, orchestrated by the One sent by the Father, marked the beginning of a new journey.

Later, I moved to Syracuse, NY, to help plant a church. I took on many roles and became an ordained pastor. But under the weight of ministry, I faltered. I burned out. Divorced and disillusioned, I walked away—not only from my calling but slowly from God. I spent nearly twenty years in a wilderness of silence.

But God wasn’t finished with me.

In October 2023, while looking for retirement income, I began writing again. What began as a practical step turned into a divine encounter. The Lord led me to combine my photography with devotional writing—and that’s when breath entered dry bones. “This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life” (Ezekiel 37:5). The Holy Spirit stirred, and my soul awakened. Where I once avoided people, I now pursue them to share His love. His Spirit now guides every step.

He has spared me from death, carried me through sickness, and brought peace into my chaos. “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7, NASB). He supplied what I lacked (Philippians 4:19), strengthened me when I had nothing left (2 Corinthians 12:9, AMP), and healed wounds I didn’t even understand (Jeremiah 30:17, AMP). Through His infinite grace, the Father sent His peace into my chaos.

I testify today: God’s promises are unshakable. He has never failed me.

The Joy of Heaven
Jesus rests with friends in Bethany, finding peace and fellowship before the cross, while Mary and Martha quietly serve in love.

The One Who Was Sent

Yeshua did not come on His own. He was sent. Indeed, sent by the Father for a purpose.

“I have not come of Myself, but He sent Me” (John 8:42).

“This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent” (John 6:29).

“He who receives Me receives Him who sent Me” (John 13:20).

To believe in the Son is to believe in the Father. To reject the Son is to reject the One who sent Him. Yeshua spoke only what the Father gave Him (John 12:49), and performed works that bore witness to His divine sending (John 5:36).

He was the final word, the beloved Son whom the Father said, “They will respect My Son” (Matthew 21:37). Will you respect Him? Will you receive Him?

No Guilt in Life No Fear in Death
The face of an apostle, marked by reflection and resolve, beholding the risen Christ—no guilt in life, no fear in death.

The Call

Let my story speak to your heart. If El Shaddai could awaken a weary servant, bring peace to years of silence, and breathe life into dry bones—He can do the same for you. The One sent by the Father continues to call and restore.

“Just as the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (John 20:21). He sends us still—to love, to serve, to speak truth, and to walk in the power of the Spirit. And this is eternal life: “that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” (John 17:3).

Come. Believe. Receive the One sent by the Father.

Prayer

El Shaddai, You who sent Your Son in love and truth—open the hearts of those reading now. Let them feel the weight of Your glory and the tenderness of Your mercy. Draw the wandering home. Revive the weary. Let the breath of heaven fall again. I thank You for my journey—for every valley and every restoration. May it point back to You. Use me now to serve Your people and speak Your truth. In the mighty name of Yeshua, the Sent One—Amen.

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Unity

Restore the Fellowship

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.

This is not a letter written in anger, but in urgency—not to condemn, but to call. For the hour is late, and the Bridegroom stands at the door. The Church must rise as One Body in Christ—not divided, but whole.

Across many cities, pastors and people have declared, “We are the church,” while speaking only of their own gatherings. But has not the Word made it plain? “There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.” (Ephesians 4:4–6, NASB) As One Body in Christ, we must remember this unity.

Return to the Altar
Among the Seven: One Lamp Unlit — A Silent Warning to the Church at Sardis Let those who have ears hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

The local church is a lampstand—not the whole Temple. You are a part of the Body, not the Body entire. “For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free.” (1 Corinthians 12:13, NASB) To see yourself as whole apart from the rest is to misjudge the very nature of the Body of Christ.

What then shall we say of the present division? Some say, “We cannot unite—they have doctrinal errors.” But Scripture bears witness: the apostles corrected error not by abandoning fellowship, but by calling the saints back to truth. The believers in Corinth were divided, immature, and even tolerating sin—yet they were still addressed as “the Church of God in Corinth… sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling.” (1 Corinthians 1:2, NASB)

Truth and unity are not enemies. They are held together by the Spirit. Truth guards the soul of the Church; unity guards the heart. “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” (1 Corinthians 8:1, NASB) We are called to embody truth as One Body in Christ.

Those who hold fast to doctrine must also hold fast to love. It was Paul who instructed the Church to restore the wandering brother “in a spirit of gentleness” (Galatians 6:1, NASB), and it was the same apostle who urged believers to bear with one another, forgiving each other, and to “put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” (Colossians 3:14, NASB)

Let the example of Scripture guide us now. Paul charged the saints in Rome to “accept the one who is weak in faith, but not to have quarrels over opinions.” (Romans 14:1, NASB) And to the Ephesians, he gave this command: “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3, NASB)

Let us not mistake purity for separation. Holiness does not mean isolation. The Bride is not made ready by rejecting her own body—but by being washed by the Word, clothed in humility, and joined together in love as One Body in Christ.

For Yeshua did not pray that each church would stand alone, but that “they may all be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You.” (John 17:21, NASB) If He prayed for oneness, shall we not labor for it?

If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we will have fellowship with one another. (1 John 1:7) And if we do not, then perhaps we do not walk as closely with Him as we imagine.

The Church belongs to Christ—not to a pastor, a building, or a stream. He is the Head. We are His Body. (Colossians 1:18)

So now is the time to restore the fellowship. Not at the cost of truth, but for the sake of truth. Not by ignoring error, but by entering into relationship where truth can be spoken in love. (Ephesians 4:15)

Lay down your pride. Open the doors to your brothers and sisters. Weep with those who weep. Rejoice with those who rejoice. Pray with the saints in other houses. Join hands with those who call on the name of the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Timothy 2:22)

For there is one Bride, one Spirit, one hope—and the time of separation is over. The Lord is gathering His people again. Will you be found standing with your lamp lit? Or isolated, holding truth without love?

Let the Church be one again.

Let the fellowship be restored.

Let the prayer of our Lord be fulfilled in our day.

He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

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Worship

Why are you here?

Call to Worship – Return to the Lord

We come not for a show. Not for noise. Not for programs or performances.
We come for You, O Lord.
You alone are our portion. You alone are our prize.
“Whom have I in heaven but You? And with You, I desire nothing on earth.” (Psalm 73:25, NASB).
If You do not lead, we will not move. If You do not speak, we will not pretend.
“If Your presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here.” (Exodus 33:15, NASB).
Apart from You, we are lost—wandering, thirsty, broken in the dark.
“Apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5, NASB).

But You, O Lord, have done great things for us!
You took our sin and nailed it to the cross.
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21, NASB).
You crushed the power of death and rose in glory.
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:20, NASB).
You broke every chain, tore every veil, and silenced the accuser.
“Having disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him.” (Colossians 2:15, NASB).
You poured Yourself out—completely, utterly—for us.
“He emptied Himself by taking the form of a bond-servant… He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:7–8, NASB).

So let us come today and pour ourselves out before You.
Let us break our jars at Your feet, like the woman with the alabaster vial.
“She broke the vial and poured it over His head.” (Mark 14:3, NASB).
Let the fragrance of surrender fill the room.
“She has anointed My body beforehand for the burial. Truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached… what this woman has done will also be told.” (Mark 14:8–9, NASB).
Not holding back. Not measuring. Not waiting.
You are here, Lord—and You are worthy of it all.
“For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” (Matthew 18:20, NASB).

We do not seek a structure. We seek the Shepherd.
“I am the good shepherd, and I know My own, and My own know Me.” (John 10:14, NASB).
We do not follow religion. We follow the Lamb.
“These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes.” (Revelation 14:4, NASB).
We do not chase performance. We pursue presence.
And Your presence is here.
“Yet You are holy, You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel.” (Psalm 22:3, NASB).
We bow low. We lift high. We yield everything to You.
“Therefore I urge you… to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God.” (Romans 12:1, NASB).

Yeshua is risen. The King has triumphed.
The serpent is crushed. The grave is empty.
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” (Romans 16:20, NASB).
“He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said.” (Matthew 28:6, NASB).
The throne is occupied. The gates of hell are falling.
“Upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” (Matthew 16:18, NASB).
All authority belongs to You—forever.
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” (Matthew 28:18, NASB).

So we worship not to be seen, but to see You.
“We would see Jesus.” (John 12:21, KJV).
Not to impress, but to adore.
“Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; Tremble before Him, all the earth.” (Psalm 96:9, NASB).
Not to receive, but to respond.
“We love, because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19, NASB).

In the name of Yeshua, the risen Lord, we declare: Victory belongs to the Lord—and He is here!
“Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God.” (Revelation 19:1, NASB).

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Holy Spirit

Walking According to the Spirit

Beloved, I write to you not with the wisdom of this world but with the truth breathed by the Spirit of God. If you belong to Yeshua, you are no longer bound to the flesh. Walking according to the Spirit means you are called to live by the Spirit, filled with reverent fear, yet overflowing with the joy of adoption. This is not a contradiction. It is the mystery of faith. The child of God draws near with confidence, yet his soul trembles before the holiness of El Shaddai. He knows both mercy and majesty, intimacy and awe.

The Law once condemned us, yet now its righteous requirement is fulfilled in us who walk by the Spirit (Romans 8:4, AMP). What once pointed out our guilt has now become the foundation of our freedom in Messiah. The Spirit, who moved across the waters in the beginning, now moves within the hearts of those who are born again. He does not make us fearful slaves. He gives us power, love, and soundness of mind (2 Timothy 1:7, NASB).

To walk according to the Spirit is to live in that divine tension. It is to worship with trembling lips and uplifted hands. It is to cry “Abba, Father” with the reverence of a servant and the joy of a son. The world cannot understand this. The natural man mocks what he cannot perceive. Even some in the Church fear what they cannot explain. Yet the Spirit of God has made His dwelling in us. We are the living temple. We are the delight of the Father.

Walking Free from Sin
Walking Free from Sin

Do not be surprised when the world calls you strange. You are set apart. You are holy. You are marked by the presence of Ruach HaKodesh. Angels marvel at your journey. Demons flee from your worship. You are no ordinary people. You are sons and daughters of the Most High.

Let your fellowship reflect the heart of God. Do not withhold love from those who are His. If they are washed in the blood, born of the Spirit, and walking with the Father, they are your family. Whether they sing in silence or shout with dancing, whether they gather in homes or sanctuaries, if they carry the name of Yeshua and bear His fruit, they are His and they are yours.

Let us walk according to the Spirit with reverent fear and great joy. Let the world see in us both the fire and the fragrance of Christ. Let us not be ashamed of the holy contradiction. Let us rejoice in it. For we are no longer of the flesh. We are filled with the Spirit, purified by His fire, and bound together in His love.

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With trembling joy I walk Your path,
A flame alight from holy breath.
You call me near, I bow in awe,
Alive in You, untouched by death.

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Prayer

Spirit of the Living God, thank You for making Your home in us. We tremble before Your majesty, yet we come boldly by the blood of Yeshua. Teach us to walk in reverence and power. Let Your love anchor us and Your truth guide us. Unite Your Church as one, born of the same Spirit and called to the same hope. Fill us with more of You, and strip away every part of us that clings to the flesh. In Yeshua’s name we pray, amen.

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Faith

Rejoicing in God’s Promises

A Call to the Overcomer

Beloved, hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. You who through faith are protected by the power of God for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice (1 Peter 1:5–6, NASB). This is not a fading hope or a fragile comfort. It is the living Word of God. It was forged in the fire, sealed by the Spirit, and handed to the saints as a banner of victory. Rejoicing in God’s promises gives us strength and hope.

You are not cast aside. You are not abandoned. You are guarded by the power of El Shaddai. Not one breath of your life escapes His notice. Not one battle arises apart from His awareness. The same God who opened the sea for Israel and shut the mouths of lions for Daniel is now your shield. Through faith, He surrounds you. Through faith, He upholds you. Through faith, you are waiting for a glory soon to be unveiled.

The world trembles. Nations crumble. Hearts grow cold. But you, child of the Most High, are filled with joy. This joy is not drawn from ease or comfort. It flows from the presence of the Living God. It is the joy of those who have seen the Lord high and lifted up. It is the strength of those who know the Lamb has overcome. Though tears may fall, joy remains. Though trials may press in, joy stands firm, rejoicing in God’s promises.

Have you not read? “Though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8, NASB). This is the mystery of the redeemed. They sing while shackled. They praise while pressed. They rejoice because they know the end of the story. Their joy is not chained to the present. It is rooted in the eternal. Rejoicing in God’s promises carries them forward.

There are some who have twisted the faith into a somber march of endurance. They carry burdens as if Christ had never risen. But we know better. We follow the One who left the tomb behind. We serve the Lord of the resurrection. He said, “These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full” (John 15:11, NASB). Our joy is a reflection of His, shining even in the storm. Rejoicing in God’s promises sustains us through every trial.

This is your inheritance. You are not called to hollow religion or lifeless ritual. You are called to a living hope. You are part of a kingdom that does not shake. Even now, your trials are refining you. Even now, your sufferings are working a glory that far outweighs them. Every tear you shed is caught by the Father. Every hardship you endure is recorded in His book.

Let the world see the joy of the saints. Let your voice rise in worship. Let your feet dance in hope. Let your heart overflow with praise. The King is coming. The trumpet will sound. The dead in Christ will rise. You will see Him with your eyes, and you will be like Him. So rejoice today, rejoicing in God’s promises. Rejoice tomorrow. Rejoice forever.

You are kept. You are chosen. You are known. Rejoice in God’s promises.

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Prayer

Father of Lights, fill me with the joy that flows from Your throne. Remind me of Your Word, and let my soul sing even when the road is narrow. May I not look to the wind or waves, but to You alone. Let my rejoicing be loud, pure, and holy. Let my life bear witness to Your faithfulness. I ask this through Yeshua, the risen King. Amen.

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I will rejoice though the skies turn gray,
For Your promise is my morning light.
Though the nations fall and kingdoms sway,
Your truth shall stand, forever right.

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Holy Spirit

Knowing the Spirit Within

A call to embrace the supernatural witness of the Holy Spirit and knowing the Spirit within

Beloved,

I write to you not as one who holds answers of the mind, but as one whose heart has burned with the voice of the Spirit. You who are called by the name of Yeshua, do you not know that what you have received is not the spirit of this world, but the Spirit who is from God? That Spirit whispers in places no man can reach. He speaks not to the mind first, but to the soul—deep to deep, glory to glory.

The Apostle wrote, “What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us” (1 Corinthians 2:12, AMP). And yet today many walk as though this Spirit were silent. They search the Scriptures for arguments, but not for awe. They assemble sermons that dazzle the intellect, but do not break the heart. This is not the way of God.

The witness of the Spirit cannot be packaged. It is not a theory to teach. It is a Presence to encounter. “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16, NASB). This is not poetry; it is reality. Have you heard Him? Has your spirit trembled under the weight of His holiness? Has your soul been kissed by the fire of His truth?

You may know doctrine well. You may have walked many years in the church house. But I ask you, dear child of God—has your heart known Him? Not merely believed, but known. “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Yeshua the Messiah whom You have sent” (John 17:3, NASB).

There is a kind of knowledge that words cannot touch. There is a voice the outward ear cannot hear. It is the still, inward breath of Ruach HaKodesh—the Holy Spirit—hovering over the soul like He hovered over the waters in the beginning. “You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all know” (1 John 2:20, NASB). How? By the inner witness, the sacred yes of the Spirit.

Do not reduce what is holy to what is explainable. The world demands signs and arguments. But the Spirit reveals Himself to the surrendered, not to the skeptical. He bypasses the defenses of reason and writes the name of the Father upon the heart. Those who are born of Him walk not by sight but by the light within.

The question is not, “Do you understand everything?” The question is, “Have you been seized by God?” Has your soul heard the thunder of His whisper? Have you become alive with a life not your own? If not, I urge you—do not settle for a religion of facts. Cry out, as the Psalmist did, “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; when shall I come and appear before God?” (Psalm 42:2, NASB).

Let us no longer boast in knowledge alone. Let us boast in intimacy with the Holy One. Let us return to the fire that cannot be taught, only caught. Let us abandon formulas for fellowship, programs for Presence, and pride for prayer.

And now, I urge you—press in. Seek Him while He may be found. Quiet your soul. Lay down your striving. Let the Spirit testify.

The wind blows where it wills. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit (John 3:8, NASB).

Prayer

Abba,

Breathe upon us again. Awaken the deep places in our hearts. Forgive us for reducing the mystery of Your Spirit to human logic. We hunger not for religion, but for You. Let Your Spirit witness to ours. Let us know we are Yours—not just by Scripture, but by encounter.

We surrender every argument, every doubt, every fear. Work supernaturally within us this day. Let us walk with You in step, in Spirit, in truth. Lead us back to that sacred fire where all that matters is knowing You—together with Your Son, Yeshua, and the breath of Your Spirit forevermore.

Amen.

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