“ROBERT’S OPEN DECLARATION!”
My position in presenting these articles is done not as a Pastor, Minister, or Teacher of God’s words. They are brought forward as messages to be discerned by those receiving them and choosing personally how to react. Scriptural foundation for their delivery Ezekiel 33:9
Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
It is with great love for all given to me by Yeshua that you are receiving them. Luke 10:16
He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.  And all of God’s children say Amen and Amen.

SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION 

2 Corinthians 6:4-7 NKJV
But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, [5] in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; [6] by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, [7] by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

COMMENTARY!

We are told put on the armour of God. Ephesians 6:13 KJV
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

There is a reality to this action that once you outfit yourself with this armour, it will not be removed until the battles are completed. You have made a commitment to God that your presence will be front and center throughout the campaign. Ephesians 6:12 KJV
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

It is here that having put on the armour, we come to a deep understanding that not only have we by faith accepted the challenges to be faced, but our faith was supported by our trust that God is not a liar.

I have quoted my friend and brother in Christ Robert Woodward in the past and will do so again as he is sharing how our trust is on display but as well being sharpened.

Pastor Woodward’s words as received this AM June 4th, 2023.

Good morning from Springfield Rehab the temperature is 78 and the forecast high is 86.

Lying here in the rehab looking out the window at a church parking lot and praise God it is full and over flowing.
FOR THIS DAY IS HOLY UNTO THE LORD: NEITHER BE SORRY; FOR THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH. Nehemiah 8:10. NLT

This strength is not contingent upon how we feel or the conditions or state we find ourselves in. A number of years back pastoring a community church I was teaching on the provision, faithfulness, and healing power of God in Christ Jesus.

At the time I was being tried both financially and in health when in the service one evening ask me, “How can you teach what you are teaching.” I ask, “what are you talking about?” “You are preaching that God will heal all our infirmities and meet all our needs and look at what is happening in your life.”

My response was simply that I was not preaching according to my life; I have to teach and preach the WORD of GOD it alone is truth. There are those who teach the miracle working power of God was put on hold at the completion of the Bible, but the Bible says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today,
and forever ❤️

Try as we may to understand the power, love, and provision both in health and finance of our God is beyond our understanding…

PRAISE GOD PRAISE GOD PRAISE GOD

My response to Pastor Woodward.

Within each man’s walk there are trials and tribulations that face them. We know that these are the honing stone used to sharpen our two edged sword. The depth of our faith is a personal feat created through our obedience in facing what our Lord allows to be placed before us as trials and tribulations. Our enemy will do anything to stop us from sharing the living word of God even send one to create doubt in our lives by asking “How can you teach such things look at your situation?” Blessings man of God for your obedient service. And all of God’s children said Amen and Amen.

There are times we are confronted by the enemy to challenge not only our faith but as well the trust we put in our Lord’s promises.

Ministers of the gospel should look upon themselves as God’s servants and act in everything suitably to that character. The apostle did so by much patience in afflictions, by acting from good principles, and by due to temper and behavior. Believers, in this world, need the grace of God, to arm them against temptations, so as to bear the good report of men without pride; and so as to bear their reproaches with patience. They have nothing in themselves, but possess all things in Christ. Of such differences is a Christian’s life made up, and through such a variety of conditions and reports, is our way to heaven; and we should be careful in all things to approve ourselves to God.

Here, we will find that honing stone that will sharpen both edges of our two-edged swords, faith on one edge, and trust on the other. Both equally place us in the hands of God.

The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace the means of salvation, the offers of the gospel, the offers of salvation, and the present time the proper time to accept these offers.

Tomorrow is none of ours: we know not what will be on the new day, nor where we shall be. We now enjoy a day of grace; then, let all be careful not to neglect it.

As I pointed out earlier that by taking on the armour of God, you are pledging your alligence and making a vow to God. Your presence will be front and center as one of his warriors.

Understand this armour has no protection in the back. Meaning you are constantly facing the enemy and advancing. This is where we again find our trust and faith being honed as there is no turning our backs to the enemy. Here, we find the truth of why God does not give us a spirit of fear 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. This knowledge confirms and hones our trust and faith, it confirms both were placed in the right place, and we are on the right path.

The importance of this knowledge is brought home as in recognizing we made a vow to God, and it must be fulfilled. Psalm 56:12 NKJV
Vows made to You are binding upon me, O God; I will render praises to You

As I observe the wisdom being shared here. I am able to discern how God places a keen edge on our faith and trust in Him.

Every true believer may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and then I will not fear what man shall do unto me; for man has no power but what is given him from above.

Thy vows are upon me, O Lord; not as a burden, but as that by which I am known to be thy servant; as a bridle that restrains me from what would be hurtful, and directs me in the way of my duty.

And vows of thankfulness properly accompany prayers for mercy. If God delivers us from sin, either from doing it, or by his pardoning mercy, he has delivered our souls from death, which is the wages of sin. The heavy and continued trials through which many of the Lord’s people have passed, should teach us to be silent and patient under lighter crosses. Yet we are often tempted to whine and be downhearted under small sorrows. For this we should check ourselves. Where the Lord has begun a good work, he will carry it on and perfect it.

Robert a humble obedient servant to Yeshua and his Father in heaven Yahewa. And all of God’s children said Amen and Amen.