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  For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. -2 John 1:7 Good morning and happy Monday to you! The foundation of a walk in faith is the belief that God came in the flesh. The enemy understands this and seeks to separate you from this truth. The reason is clear: the power of confessing the truth is what can dismantle the kingdom of darkness. Even the smallest glimmer of truth in a world of darkness causes it to scatter. We must guard this doctrine carefully to prevent any distortion. One way deception creeps in is when we reject our duty to accept, speak, and live by the truth. We are called to love truthfully, teach truth with love, and live in truth. Many will attempt to dilute the truth. Just as a mixture cannot be stirred outside of its container, deceivers will enter the church to "stir" their unbelief, fear, hate, doubt, sorrow, and evil within it. #prayforthepeaceofIsrael G...

  For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. -Hebrews 12:3 Good morning and TGIF! Don’t we all have moments whereas we want to throw in the towel. The times when there is a lot more month than money, when we are treated with fire and we deserved fair.  All those things are contradictions of justice. And for this we are encouraged by the suffering of our Lord. Who for the joy before Him (US!) He endured the cross.  Yes beloved we all grow weary at points in our lives but when we consider the example of our Lord we are refilled and recharged to go the extra mile.  Go fellowship this weekend, we all need it.  #prayforthepeaceofIsrael God bless you and command your day!!! Your comments and questions are welcome. Contact me at drschaefferinterceding@yahoo.com You can give to Interceding Christian Center (ICC) using our cash app $intercedingcc

  And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. -2 Samuel 24:24 Good morning and terrific Thursday to you!  The passage referenced tells the story of David trying to halt a plague in Israel—a plague that had come as a result of his own disobedience. To stop it, an act of obedience was required. Following the instructions given through the prophet, David sought a place to offer a sacrifice. He arrived at the threshing floor of Araunah, where the angel had ceased his destruction, intending to build an altar there. Araunah, upon learning of the king’s purpose, generously offered the space and everything needed for the sacrifice at no cost.  However, David declined the offer, as he understood a profound truth that many overlook: the principle of sacrifice is that it must c...

  And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. -Deuteronomy 28:2 But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: -Deuteronomy 28:15 Good morning and happy hump day to you!  The greatest danger of the prosperity gospel is that it promises the rewards (the “thens”) without emphasizing the conditions (the “ifs”). In Deuteronomy 28:2, we find the first “then,” which is the blessing that comes as a direct result of obedience to God. Many preachers declare these blessings without insisting on a life of righteousness, offering rewards without requiring commitment or effort. It's like receiving the prize without participating in the race. This is false teaching, and if you hear it, you should run, not walk, away from such de...

  When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. -Matthew 27:24 Good morning and tremendous Tuesday to you! The scripture above equated to a frivolous attempt by the Roman Governor Pontinus Pilate to void himself of any responsibility of the crucifying of Christ.  Notice how Pilate added to his statement the phrase “see ye to it.” Like many Christian do today they emphasize their washing of their hands by saying “People gonna sin”. This cop-out grows to become why witness to them? You cannot hide behind, “it’s not my fault”. Scripture assigns three things to us Authority, responsibility, and accountability.  We have the authority to act, the responsibility to act, and the accountability if we fail to act.  Pilate had the authority, which came with responsibility. His failure to act, in an effort to protect ...

  Behold, these caused the children of Israel, through the counsel of Balaam, to commit trespass against the LORD in the matter of Peor, and there was a plague among the congregation of the LORD. -Numbers 31:16 Good morning and happy Monday to you! There is an important lesson in the scripture above that is often overlooked but highly relevant in today's world.  Balaam, knowing he couldn't directly curse the children of Israel, realized they could only curse themselves by turning away from their blessings. He advised the King to lead them astray by encouraging them to sin with Moabite women.  The goal was to cause them to offend God by aligning themselves with sinful practices. Beloved, this is the challenge we face now. The enemy is using things God has declared as sin, and by agreeing with them, we all suffer the consequences. Some may claim they don't agree, but consider this: when you call a man "her" or a woman "he," you are aligning with a falsehoo...

But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. -Genesis 19:26 Good morning and TGIF! The scripture above has always intrigued me and sparked many discussions around the question: what sin was at play here? If we only consider the obvious sin of disobedience, we might overlook the sin of Balaam and his greed. In this passage, Lot’s wife looks back at a place of deep moral corruption, possibly longing for what she left behind. Sometimes the dysfunctional norm we’ve become accustomed to and familiar with feels more comfortable than the uncertainty of what lies ahead. However, when the Lord calls us out of such abominations, He instructs us not to long for what is behind, this is a statement of our new faith in Him. Longing for past sins suggests that not only have you not been fully delivered, but you never truly left. While it is permissible to share your deliverance story to help others, staying in that place too long can risk drawing you back into it. Go fel...

  10 And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.-1 Samuel 3 Good morning and terrific Thursday to you!  Mother’s can recognize their child's voice, even if there are hundreds of voices speaking at once, she can pick out her child's voice from just a word or two.  A child also knows the voice of their mother, after all they heard it almost exclusively nine months before they saw her face. As God's children, we must strive to recognize His voice in the same way. God often speaks to us, but we can be slow to listen, or our inner thoughts may drown Him out. When we do hear Him, we sometimes respond slowly. Initially Samuel heard a voice but didn’t recognize the source.    Once he understood it was the Lord speaking, he acted promptly and accordingly. You may not recognize God's voice at first, but the more time you spend focused on Him, the clearer it becomes. One tip is His voice ...

  Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: -Philippians 1:6 Good morning and happy hump day to you!  You can be absolutely certain of one thing: God's faithfulness is unwavering. The Apostle spoke with confidence, using the tone and language of someone who had personally experienced God's steadfastness. In a way, Paul had taken stock and carefully weighed the evidence, concluding that he could fully rely on the Lord. Beloved, how blessed we are to know that God will not abandon the work He has begun until it is fully accomplished. So, hold fast to your dreams, visions, and breakthroughs. God is faithful! #prayforthepeaceofIsrael God bless you and command your day!!! Your comments and questions are welcome. Contact me at drschaefferinterceding@yahoo.com You can give to Interceding Christian Center (ICC) using our cash app $intercedingcc 

  The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? -Psalms 27:1 Good morning and tremendous Tuesday to you! The scripture above is one that has grown in its ability to provide a peace over the lives of blood washed believers.  What was never just a minor but certainly not a majorly quoted scripture has gained plenty of ground as moral decline continues to grip our world.  As morals decline, persecution rises among those who profess Christ and follow strictly the speaking, teaching, and living un-compromised    holiness.  The world is dark and destructively violent yet in it all He is our light and my salvation. The world system is using fear and lies but the truth is we have not been given the spirit of fear and we should be able to discern truth. Beloved stay loving and present the truth in love!  #prayforthepeaceofIsrael God bless you and command your day!!! Your comments and qu...

  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. -2 Timothy 1:7 Good morning and happy Monday to you!  Stability in the kingdom is essential! Fear is not a Kingdom principle to be embraced, but Kingdom knowledge put it under subjection.  A lion without teeth may roar the loudest, and the dog that barks the most often poses the least threat. Similarly, our enemy, who seeks to consume us, craves the taste that fear provides. This is why the Bible repeatedly emphasizes the importance of being bold and fearless.  Boldness, unlike fear, carries its own distinct influence—one that impacts success or failure. So, beloved, boldly embrace the lion of righteousness within you. #prayforthepeaceofIsrael God bless you and command your day!!! Your comments and questions are welcome. Contact me at drschaefferinterceding@yahoo.com You can give to Interceding Christian Center (ICC) using our cash app $intercedingcc   

  Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. -Exodus 26:1 Good morning and terrific Thursday to you! The scripture above gives us clear and detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle and its furnishings. Not only were the materials specified, but also the exact measurements, colors, design elements, and more. God appointed Moses as the project leader, giving him a skilled team and directing him to gather supplies and labor to build according to His precise instructions. Moses followed those directions without deviation! If only we could grasp the significance of following instructions so carefully… If left to his own judgment, Moses might have chosen a different type of wood, a cheaper metal, or accepted the lowest bid for craftsmanship. Despite having authority and a role in the project, Moses adhered to the plan as given. Let this be a reminder to st...