God's Scarecrow....The Cross!

"The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven. The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land he is giving you." Deuteronomy 28:7-8

'"Come now, let us reason together,' says the Lord. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.'" Isaiah 1:18

'"But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself.'" John 12:32

What might it have been like two-thousand years ago, if we were witnesses to the events surrounding the life and ministry of Christ? Simply fellowshipping with the Master, accompanying Him in related travels, actually being there when the sick were healed, as the dead came back to life again, while demons exited their tormented victims with little hesitation, would have been so exciting and moving. Reading about the Son's awesome days of literally suspending the laws of nature, in an effort to benefit humanity, takes us into another fascinating realm, that of the Supernatural. There you and I are already seated together in Heavenly Places with the One Who watches over His Word, as well as the Believer's call and destiny.

I often ponder the various aspects of Jesus' walk here on earth. Have you ever noticed that He liked being around "real" people, those who were transparent, yielded, compliant and flexible, all of which are key to embracing and evidencing the fulness of Covenant? These are indeed required ingredients, as the Church goes about doing good and healing all oppressed of the enemy. He validated every follower who displayed them.

The twelve disciples were both taught and tolerated. At times, they were quite a handful for the Savior, as He endeavored to maintain focus on the Throne Room for that next step. Jesus was patient, gentle, kind and instructive. He refused to neither leave nor forsake His Followers. In a way, they were the Groom's future, in terms of perpetuating the Word and remaining witnesses of a new and better Covenant.

Christ was to leave this planet for a segment of time, positioning Himself at the right hand of the Father, while proudly observing the Kids' plundering of hell and populating of Heaven. He is not inactive in the salvation process. I like to think of the Throne Room as the Source of good and perfect gifts, Life and a manifestation of God's heart. The Christian transfers Glory's spark, igniting an explosion of the miraculous, and breathtaking exploits.

Additionally, Jesus' personality was best appreciated around children. There was something of His nature that attracted them by the multitudes. He knew how to relate and have fun. What a Role Model for the rest of us! The Man wasn't rigid or religious, but spontaneous and a joy to be around. History relates that wildlife would confidently approach Him, as Jesus journeyed from one location to another. Why not? He was, and is, the Prince of Peace! In Christ's Presence is the fulness of joy.

There's a perpetual draw toward Glory's cross. It can either be envisioned and framed as a grueling place of torment and negativity, or as a symbol and reminder of the Bride's victory over death and Satan's master plan. Because of Calvary's Fruit, we can now completely benefit from the finished work of Christ.

Have you ever noticed that unbelievers and Christians wear and display varied renditions of the cross? Again, there's a virtual pull in the direction that tree of surrender and victory. Within the spirit of each human is an itch that can only be satisfied by the hand of God. That discomfort ultimately leads men, women and children to Heaven's Remedy.

I frequently wonder why people, even some unbelievers, have a certain passion and respect for the cross. The Word provides an answer. Jesus exclaimed, "If I be lifted up, there will be a drawing of all men unto me."

In line with that, the Church must know how frightened hell is of what the cross truly represents. The shedding of sinless Blood transpired there. Nails, affixing God's Son to that cruel instrument of execution, were the implements which would finally seal Satan's fate. Without the cross, there couldn't have been Heaven's comprehensive defeat of darkness. The resurrection and ascension would be nonexistent, leaving this earth in a state of perpetual downfall.

To live is Christ, or an opportunity to represent Him in word, Presence and deed. For many, you and I are the only Bible this world will ever read. The anointing's palpable reality is drawing huge crowds and getting the job done, fueling the miraculous and establishing a walk of liberty and Power, the full likes of which are yet to be portrayed through the Family.

Again, nothing is more symbolically frightening in Hell's eyes than that empty cross...the grid through which sin, sickness, poverty, death and failure pass, exiting in resounding victory. Our Teacher bore all negativity on that tree, every sin we could possibly commit, the torments that have attempted to destroy lives, visions, dreams and ministries. Lying spirits stand no chance when posturing within its shadow.

I'll never forget a several day stay at Remuda Ranch in Arizona, a special facility where those who have been plagued with eating disorders...particularly anorexia and bulimia, go for treatment and recovery. Present as a clinician, I was moved by the love and compassion of Christ displayed through the lives of both staff and patients.

Chapel was a unique part of that experience. The most sincere worship ever encountered by this writer unfolded in those services. After each gathering, the girls quickly wrapped their arms around one other and me. My spirit could discern the horrible torment that had greatly contributed to their disorders. However, pain was being transformed into gain. They were richly acquainted with Jesus, and He knew them well.

Several dorm style units had been erected on campus. Arising from the grounds of each was a fairly sizable cross, under which varied personal items had been placed and were resting, including old clothing, rocks displaying words such as shame, fear, fat, control and guilt, along with empty medication containers and letters likely written to individuals who had negatively impacted the girls' lives, in one way or another.

I wanted to weep! What transparency and trust. For those in recovery, it was no easy decision to leave representations of what had previously impaired and controlled their lives. Struggles legally ended after each artifact was forever dropped and displayed there. Those precious patients were boldly laying down fears and trusting the Author and Finisher of their faith. They didn't know what an impact that scene would have on others, who were to view the evidence of their growth and desire to move into their respective destinies.

Have we not been asked to take inventory and lighten our load at Calvary's collection point...the cross? Whenever a man, woman or child deposits the past beneath that tree of victory, a special message is delivered to the Throne Room. "Lord, this is yours. I'm shedding worries, fears and other cares, while trusting you with my future and the performance of the Word. God said it. I believe the promise. So, that matter is forever settled!"

The Holy Spirit has much to say about this level of surrender. Let's attend to His words.

Redeemed!

"Have you ever noticed how darkness attempts to bring up the past, rarely relating to the future, unless attempting to instill fear and doubt? Hell possesses no truth, only lies and distortions. So much time and energy is wasted on this negativity. In fact, darkness knows how to sidetrack humanity. Nevertheless, truth supersedes anything counterfeit and contrary to My perfect plan. Listen well. Your mind, actually Mine in you, was not created to be tormented and mistreated. Instead, each Child was fashioned to manifest the Glory, while becoming a Living Letter, or Billboard, advertising the very nature and will of the One Who made all that is. No word from Heaven is void of the Power necessary for bringing itself to pass. Every promise, assimilated and ingested by the Believer, is being watched over and protected for the express purpose of performance and manifestation. Precious Child, your shoulders have been drooping for far too long. Lift up that head! Was I ever too late in the life of anyone following Me? Again, you aren't on this planet to bear the wounds of hell, but to display and conduit Glory's Resurrection. Where any sinful challenge abounds, grace much more gains control. We have more Medicine than the world has pain. Impossible doesn't exist in Our vocabulary. Lay hands on no person, place or thing suddenly. Seek wisdom and understanding. Only move when Heaven speaks. Never refuse or venture beyond the anointing. Success lies in a process. First, there must be an exposure of Who the Believer is without Christ and that empty cross, followed by a newly found identity achieved through His finished work. The Secret Place becomes the next stop, that locale of fellowship, intimacy, reasoning, exchange and impartation, after which the Covenant Man ventures forth with an awesome heaviness of My Presence. Schemas are mindsets based upon previous words, experiences and perceptions. I Am currently adjusting old ways of thinking, via the Holy Spirit...that One Who is ever present to impart wisdom, knowledge, understanding and timing. He, indeed, is the Bride's Standby and Impartial Spectator. The Revelator will assist in the identification and eradication of useless thoughts and memories, while affording them a positive, Glory-saturated spin. There are no losses in the Kingdom, only gain. What the adversary has stolen will be returned, a minimum of sevenfold. Let Me emphatically make this point. For beginners, he has no legal or moral right touching you, since the Church is not Her own, but has been purchased with a great price. Secondly, Satan, when attempting to attack the Family, blatantly mocks the Word and its Author. I won't tolerate that ploy! Thirdly, no Bride of Mine is to be torn to shreds by terrorists. A Church without spot or wrinkle continues to be Dad's intent. Drop all that doesn't grant peace or glorify the Father. Leave each trespassing counterfeit at the foot of that cross. From there, identify with the Savior's crucifixion. Secure yourself to the tree of surrender and Life, as it is richly pregnant with, and exuding, unprecedented Glory! In exchange, the Resurrection will produce unparalleled exploits. The best has been reserved until last. For the record, you will be far from all oppression, while Covenant's Scarecrow faithfully repels all contrary to those greater promises!"

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For Further Study:

Leviticus 21-22
Psalm 67
Luke 16

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