Eleutheria Ministries: Truths From God's Word

2 Corinthians 7:9-10, Yet I am glad now, not because you were pained, but because you were pained into repentance [and so turned back to God]; for you felt a grief such as God meant you to feel, so that in nothing you might suffer loss through us or harm for what we did. For godly grief and the pain God is permitted to direct, produce a repentance that leads and contributes to salvation and deliverance from evil, and it never brings regret; but worldly grief (the hopeless sorrow that is characteristic of the pagan world) is deadly [breeding and ending in death]. (AMPC) Throughout my life, God has spoken to me through dreams.  He speaks to me in other ways as well, but dreams have played a major role in his communication with me.  Last Friday, I had a dream and when I woke, I knew there was a message in it for the Bride.  As I began to write it out in my journal, God began to bring revelation.  When I was finished writing what he had given me his said this was to be t...

Psalm 17:8, Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings. (NIV) King David wrote Psalm 17 when he was under attack from wicked enemies.  The phrase “apple of your eye” is a Hebrew phrase and means “little man of the eye.” This refers to the tiny reflection ones sees of themself when he looks into the eyes of another.   Have you ever talked to someone who would not make eye contact with you?  That used to be me.  I felt intimidated by others and embarrassed to let others see who I believed myself to be.  They say eyes are the window of the soul.  If that is true I definitely did not want anyone to view my soul by looking in my eyes.  I was afraid they would not like what they saw there.  I know I did not.  Thanks be to God for healing and freedom!!!! I know that in business transactions you are supposed to look to the other person in the eye to prove you are trustworthy.  Making eye contact in some countries ...

Colossians 1:16, For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (Italics added) (NKJV) Here we find the three roles of Jesus in Creation: Architect, Agent, and Heir.  In week 1 we discussed Jesus as the Architect of Creation, in week 2 we focused on Jesus the Agent of Creation.  This week we will focus on Jesus the Heir of Creation. All things were created for Him. He is the One for whom all things were created, the goal of creation. Jesus is the Heir of Creation Today we will look at 4 characteristics of Jesus as the Heir of Creation: Jesus is the Firstborn of Creation, the Divine Son of God, the Heir of All Things, and the Sustainer of All Things.   Jesus is the Firstborn of Creation Colossians 1:15b, … He is the Firstborn of all creation. (AMPC) Firstborn, here is used to show Jesus’ position of superiority...

Colossians 1:16, For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (Italics added) (NKJV) Here we find the three roles of Jesus in Creation: Architect, Agent, and Heir.  In week 1 we discussed Jesus as the Architect of Creation.  This week we will focus on Jesus the Agent of Creation.  Jesus was the Person of the Godhead through whom the creative act was performed. Jesus is the Agent of Creation Webster 1828 dictionary defines agent as: An active power or cause; that which has the power to produce an effect. 1 “An agent is an individual with reasons for its behavior. Agents have goals (things they desire) and produce behavior which they believe will achieve those goals.” 2 John 1:1-3, In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.  He was present...

Colossians 1:16, For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (Italics added) (NKJV) When we look at the love of God, we must start at the beginning.  Creation.  In the passage from Colossians, we read that Jesus, the “him” spoken about, created everything.   When speaking about Colossians 1:16, The Believer’s Bible Commentary, says, In this verse we learn that all things—the whole universe of things—were created not only by Him but through Him and for Him. Each of these prepositions conveys a different thought. First of all, we read that by Him all things were created. Here the thought is that the power to create was in His Being. He was the Architect. Later in the verse we learn that all things were created through Him. This speaks of Him as the Agent in creation. He was the Person of the Godhead through w...

As I was praying last Friday, God spoke to me, and I want to share that with you now.  This word was prompted by me quoting Psalm 78:39b to the Lord, in a joking manner because He had just given me a heavy assignment. I made it personal and said, “Lord, I am but flesh.” I was instantly convicted and He replied and told me that His people are perishing for lack of knowledge.  They feel that they are too weak as humans to walk as kings and priests (Revelation 1:6), to walk in divine health (Proverbs 4:20), to walk in faith (2 Corinthians 5:7), and to wield their authority (Luke 10:19).  Too many have been taught that they are “sinners saved by grace.”  When in reality they are children of the King, redeemed from the curse, to walk in victory in all areas.   He calls us saints, “set apart ones.” Webster 1828 dictionary defines saint as: a person sanctified. He said His Bride must have a paradigm shift.  We must see ourselves as saints with all the Power a...