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  The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters. -Psalms 29:3 Good morning and happy Monday to you!  In the first chapter of the first book of the Bible the Lord began speaking and as a result of His voice creation; formed on what is called the big blue marble.  With just His voice, He brought everything into existence and established divine order. If He could do this, can we doubt that our own lives and circumstances will fall into place when He speaks? What’s truly remarkable is that He has already spoken—all that remains is for us to listen and respond. #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

  But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; -Romans 10:8 Good morning and TGIF! Incorporating faith into your life ensures that God’s word is always within reach, no matter the situation. The following scriptures celebrate God’s plan and its undeniable effectiveness. God’s divine plan chose the Jewish people to introduce Christ to the world. Yet, though He came through them, His purpose was for everyone. Salvation is a gift received through faith, and accepting it is connected to confession. When you confess with your mouth, that confession is a reflection of your faith. However, embracing salvation and declaring your faith does not exempt you from the responsibility of sharing that same word that once convicted and transformed you. Beloved, use the power of that word in your mouth to help others overcome! Go fellowship this weekend, we all need it.  #prayforthepeaceofIsrael    God bles...

  Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. -Isaiah 26:3  Good morning and terrific Thursday to you!     I just love and as my auto correct said “live” this scripture. It is like my personal call of triumph and a statement of my hope, help and peace being found in the Lord.  I am    often asked how can I have such joy in spite of what appears to be chaos,    opposition, and distraction on a demonic level.  Simply it is where my focus is. Your physical body may be in the midst but if your focus isn’t then you are as Paul says in Ephesians 2:6 “seated in heavenly places”  It is where your mind is so resides your peace. If your mind stays in fear, your peace is a close neighbor.  But if you meditate both day and night, keeping Him center-most in your life, it’s like submitting a spiritual change of address.  #prayforthepeaceofIsrael  God bless you and command you...

  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. -Romans 10:17  Good morning and happy hump day to you!    Why is it important to listen? Simply because faith comes to and through your ears. In similitude fear travels the same path.  What you hear you think about and over time your thinking effects your belief system. This is why it is important to listen to the right people.  This said beloved, guard those gates, chase down what may sneak in and put it under subjection to Christ.  #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

  Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. -Isaiah 41:10 Good morning and tremendous Tuesday to you!  “Faith is the beginning of deliverance. Fear is the beginning of bondage.”  A few years ago, the Lord spoke to me during a particularly difficult time in my life. I was under a great deal of stress, yet He led me to teach about deliverance during that season. As I taught on deliverance, I realized that I had unknowingly allowed fear to creep in. Scripture reminds us to trust in the Lord, even in the midst of life’s storms. Many people lose sight of their purpose because they struggle to trust just before their breakthrough. The threshold is near, but fear obscures their vision. As Peter showed us, the moment he took his eyes off Christ, he began to sink beneath the weight of his circumstances. Beloved, trust the Lord through every st...

  But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, -Luke 10:33 Good morning and happy Monday to you!    The well-known parable of the Good Samaritan holds significant relevance in today’s global culture. During that time, being a Samaritan meant facing deep-seated stereotypes rooted in longstanding religious conflicts. These prejudices were so entrenched that many Jews would go to great lengths to avoid any association with Samaritans, even refusing to spit on Samaritan land or look into Samaria. Such behavior exemplified an extreme form of discrimination. However, forming judgments based solely on hearsay or preconceived notions is dangerous. Every individual is entitled to basic human dignity, regardless of their beliefs, appearance, wealth, or any other distinguishing factor. Even when encountering perspectives that are morally flawed, compassion remains vital. The example set by the Lord emphasizes the importa...

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. -Matthew 24:24  Good morning and TGIF! The church faces its greatest peril from imitation, which resembles truth but falls short of it. Imitation appears, behaves, and sounds authentic.  However, it inflates egos and invites destruction through pride. Historically, the enemy has used flattery to deceive us. A wise friend once cautioned that the enemy often lurks within, disguising themselves as allies.  Consider: who poses a greater threat, an openly declared adversary or one who cunningly poses as a friend? In our current era, flattery runs rampant.  Genuine worship is tainted by occult practices that invoke a vague notion of god without specifically naming Him; mentioning Jesus or even Yahweh has become taboo to avoid offense.  Beloved, earnestly seek the Lord, not only during traditional religi...

  And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. -Matthew 10:28 Good morning and terrific Thursday to you!  Anyone else besides me have felt the challengers against our faith have grown bolder?  The attacks appear to be increasingly personal, stemming from everyday conversations where almost any topic can quickly turn into a discussion about one's faith.  Navigating these waters is not for the faint of heart as we are still expected to boldly confess and proclaim our God and His sovereign power.  The enemy employs fear to try to silence believers who have been redeemed by the blood of Christ, instilling concerns about disagreement, rejection, scarcity, and even physical harm.  However, we are reminded without hesitation that we have not been given a spirit of fear and should not be afraid! Therefore, dear ones, let us confidently stand for Christ, sharing our...

  He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. -Ecclesiastes 3:11 Good morning and happy hump day to you!    In this chapter, Solomon ponders the passage of time and the range of activities it brings. He reminds us that the changing seasons of life are natural and that each period comes with its own unique gifts, as part of our stewardship mandate. Thus, in their proper season, every event adds value to our lives. Isn’t that the emphasis of the first part of this verse? The Lord has arranged, orchestrated, and organized everything with purpose and at a specific time. Your blessings occur in distinct moments, and we must recognize and embrace them with faith. When we do so, everything becomes beautiful! #prayforthepeaceofIsrael  God bless you and command your day!!! Your comments and questions are welcome. Contact me at drschaefferintercedi...

  And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: -Joel 2:28 Good morning and tremendous Tuesday to you! ! Have you noticed how the Spirit of the Lord is moving among young people? Revivals are breaking out across the world, and the so-called “lost generation” is crying out to God. What moves me the most is where this is happening—on college campuses! Despite opposition from peers, administrations, and even professors of different beliefs—whether Muslim, Buddhist, or Atheist—nothing is stopping this outpouring of His Spirit. This is prophecy being fulfilled. Beloved, lift your voices without hesitation, for the time is growing short. #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 C...

  Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. -Galatians 6:7 Good morning and happy Monday to you !  It can be risky to adopt new phrases and word usage without careful consideration.  One such phrase that has gained popularity is “matching energy.” However, it is not your responsibility to mirror someone else’s “energy”. At its core, matching energy is a form of quid pro quo—often leaning toward retaliation rather than fairness. It essentially means treating others exactly as they treat you, which differs from the principle of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”  The latter, often referred to as the Golden Rule, emphasizes self-control and discourages actions toward others that you would not want done to you. If you respond to someone’s behavior by treating them the same way, it can become an act of vengeance. For example, if someone wrongs you and you retaliate in kind—that is not justice but revenge, w...

  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. -Ephesians 6:12 Good morning and TGIF! The scripture above is often misunderstood because many think in terms of a continuing description of the first grouping (principalities). This is far from the truth as the ongoing terms are actually hierarchy. Different levels are given; we hear the phrase “different levels has different devils”.   At each step you face a more structured, insidiously, and pervasive enemy. So knowing this you have to more than maintain the relationship that you have in the Lord, you must grow continuously.   Beloved knowledge is empowering, ignorance destructive!  Go fellowship this weekend, we all need it. #prayforthepeaceofIsrael  Gaod bless you and command your day!!! Your comments and questions are welcome. Contact me at drschaefferinterceding@y...