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My Lord speaks: “It’s not by might, it’s not by power, but by the power of the Holy Spirit. Who controls where the river flows? Who, with one command, can change the landscape, wash away mountains and shift the course of a river? Who hung every star, planet and moon in the sky and knows them all by name? Yet man thinks he can judge rightly between good and evil. This is the great lie that caused the great divide, the great separation between Me and My children.

Are you reluctant to give unsolicited advice? You have heard the modern proverbs about the value of free advice and perhaps have received some yourself that you were not looking for. You may have resented this as an unwelcome intrusion but have you not also appreciated time when someone pointed out an opportunity or danger that was unknown to you? Wouldn’t you want to do this for others as well? The best advice you can give anyone is to introduce them to me. This is the great commission I gave you, to go into all the world proclaiming the good news of the gospel to every creature. I did not tell you to do this only if they inquired of you. You are to take the initiative and in this sense you are giving unsolicited advice. Yet the gospel message you give is the only source of life and redemption for the world. Give it freely. 

(James 1:25) However, the person who continues to study God's perfect teachings that make people free and who remains committed to them will be blessed. People like that don't merely listen and forget;  they actually do what God's teachings say.

Have you ever heard of all men referred to as gentlemen, as an announcer would say, ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’? Yet not all men are gentle. In a coarse culture there are no clearly defined standards but here is a general rule. Women and children feel safe around a man who is truly gentle. This is not based on a list of manners or externally observed conduct but is more a matter of discernment of intent and character. Children in particular are sensitive to such things. They seem to know when loud and boisterous men can be trusted and when those who give the appearance of being calm and reserved cannot. Children were drawn to me. If my life is manifested in you they will be drawn to you as well.

Do you believe that the Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit? Do you understand that the Holy Spirit is needed just as much for you to comprehend the Bible today as the authors did when they were inspired to write it? The words that I speak are spirit and life. Who can comprehend the things of the spirit except by the Spirit? The flesh profits nothing, for these things are spiritually discerned. You learned a method of study in school according to rational systematic inquiry. Do you seek to apply this same method to everything you study? Your study of my word will be more effective if you approach it with a conscious dependence on my Holy Spirit to reveal it to you. 

Have you ever used a magnetic compass? The needle normally points toward magnetic north, but can be influenced by strong magnets nearby. Then it will be deflected by the local magnetic field, but when the disturbances are removed it will once again point north. Have you ever been distracted by nearby things that diverted your attention from me? Nearby things can be influential in your life just because of their proximity, and distort your sense of reality. Yet I am omnipresent and with you always. If you are sensitive to my Spirit your internal compass will point to me even if you are surrounded by distractions. 

Lord, Jesus, why should we spend time with You?

My word teaches you to have faith in me. Belief is powerful but it only provides a connection to that which you believe in. It does not make sense to have faith in faith. Belief is an action that must have an object. Do you meet people who are proud to proclaim that they have faith in themselves? This is a closed loop with no anchor. You would expect it to drift because it isn’t attached to anything and you would be right. Those who take this approach to life deceive themselves and walk in darkness. In the ultimate sense I am the only suitable foundation for your faith. Place your faith and trust in me. 

Jesus, when You say "seek My face", how do we do this?

Ben, seeking My face is spending time with Me. It is reading the Scriptures and letting Me speak to you through them. It is letting Me heal your hurts so that I can pour more and more of My love into you.  Again, it is spending time with Me. It is making you more like Me. Rejoice in the fact that I want you to seek My face. Rejoice, and again I say rejoice!
 

We prefer to see people do their own prayer work. However there are times when an intercessor may be called upon to pray and intercede for another. This surely is biblical as God has ordained intercession. Some examples of intercession would include a parent praying for their child, or one praying for their spouse or friend. And we are to pray for those in authority over us, so there is no reason these prayers could not be applied to localities, communities, groups of people, and nations.