Observations From the Wilderness of Shur

By Pasto Roy Esposito

Matthew 16:18 (Passion) – “All the power of death will not overpower it.”

Our parts:

Acknowledge and accept as TRUTH.
Shut all the Gates of Hell that are open in us.
KEEP THEM SHUT!

Exodus 15:22-26

Shur – A point of observation as from a rampart (An embankment for defensive purpose)

First thing to learn in our own wilderness:

How to turn “bitter” things sweet.

The Cross – 1 Corinthians 18 – “The power of God. – ” Breaks the “slave mentality”

Hebrews 2:14-15 (Passion)

Romans 6:6 – No longer slaves to sin!

Romans 8:25 – “The Called” are still required to respond to the call

We are not just being called OUT of the world but also INTO the authority and responsibility of SON-SHIP.

Hebrews 5:8 – Spiritual authority is released when the works of the flesh are afflicted.

Isaiah 53:5 – “By His stripes we were healed.”

Obey –(GRK) – to Hear – Respond and Obey

2 Corinthians 11:16-33 – Paul’s many afflictions

Exodus 15:25 – “There He tested them.”

God’s tests are for promotion and spiritual elevation not punishment.

Exodus 15:26 – “—diligently heed the VOICE of the Lord your God—”

To Heed it you have to be able to HEAR it!

“Ordinary Knowledge” of God – Pious Appearance – Proper Behavior – Correct Doctrine

Ephesians 1:17-18 – Direct Knowing

Jehovah Rophe – “THE CURE”

Bitterness – Fermented Unforgiveness – A primary “Gate of Hell.”

Jesus’ Name – represents His mission and purpose on Earth: To distribute afresh God’s Love to us.

Romans 8:10-16 (Passion)

Ephesians 1:17-21 (Passion)

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The Song of Creation In the Key of Christ – By Pastor Roy Esposito

The Song of Creation In the Key of Christ

by Pastor Roy Esposito

John 10:3-4 (Passion)

My Name — a representation of my purpose according to the Father’s blue print for my life.

When Jesus calls me by name He’s calling me forth into that purpose.

1 Corinthians 2:16 (Passion) –“— who has known the mind of Yahweh? Christ has — and we posses Christ’s perceptions.

My Problems — “Giants” that block my vision and clog my ears.

Daniel 9:3 — “I set my face toward God —“

Romans 8: 38-39 — I remember :” NOTHING CAN SEPARATE ME FROM THE LOVE OF GOD IN CHRIST !!!”

Daniel 9:2 — Daniel didn’t panic b/c of his situation — He knew what the “Book” said.

1 Corinthians 12:2 — We’ve received the Spirit of God — that we might come to understand —“

Luke 10:25-29, Matt 22:34-40 — Love God / Love your neighbor — fully !

Jesus’ answer: — combines Deuteronomy 6;4-5 and Leviticus 19:18, forever joining them together in importance.

John 14:31 (Passion)

Philippians 2:5 (Passion) ” — let this mindset become your motivation.”

A thought from PR —

“Most human suffering is self-inflicted and unnecessary. Our suffering is mostly about our addictions and attachments pushing us to try to achieve security, pleasure and power by force of will. They are driven by an absurd demand for instant gratification by a “microwave mindset.”

1 Corinthians 2:12-16 (Passion)

Hebrews 4:12 — Joints — where things connect Marrow — where the “life blood” is produced

In Jesus Christ God’s Creation Song is complete!

Romans 5:5 (Passion)

John 1:12 — “The right” — Power and Authority to become —

Ephesians 2:7-10 (Passion)

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The Power of A Repentant Heart

by Pastor Roy Esposito

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness — God’s standard

Justice — Our adherence to that standard

Process — A system of operations in the production of something; a series of functions that bring about a result in a measured duration of time.

Psalm 127:1

Matthew 7:24-27

Matthew 11:28 — “Come to Me …”

Matthew 11:28-30(Passion Bible)

Coming/Turning — Repentance

Our Apostolic Call

1. To be fruitful.

2. To multiply that fruit.

3. To occupy all of creation.

Repentance is not about being sorry, guilty or penitent;

but about “coming” to the Lord!

1. Confess your flaws and shortcomings.

2. Confess also God’s goodness, love, mercy, willingness

and ability to change your reality.

Hebrews 11:6 — “… He will reward those who diligently seek Him.”

Daniel 9:3-23 — “Lord hear — Lord see — Lord FORGIVE — Lord listen and act!”

Forgiveness — 2nd element to building a strong house.

Matthew 6:9-15(Passion)

VS 12 — Aramaic — “Give us serenity as we also allow others serenity.”

“If there remains a debt that’s not released there is no freedom. A heart that’s not free has no time, energy or resource for anything but it’s own struggle.” — PR

Unforgiveness — a dam that blocks the flow of “the Living Water”.

“The spiritual life is not about climbing a ladder of perfection. It is the process of embracing one’s wounds in order to find and have access to the transforming power of God already in us through Jesus.” — PR

Galatians 5:22(Passion) “Divine Love in it’s varied expressions:

Joy that overflows

Peace that subdues

Patience that endures

Kindness in action

A life full of Virtue

Faith that prevails

Gentleness of heart and

Strength of spirit

Absurd (Latin — Surdus) — DEAF

Absurd Living — a life that is deaf to the Voice of Life who speaks to us in our silence.

Jesus taught us to pray in a manner through which we discover that prayer is more than saying something — it’s actually being something. — PR

Psalm 42:7

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“What Are You Doing Here – (YOUR NAME) ??? – By Pastor Roy Esposito

“What Are You Doing Here – (YOUR NAME) ???”

by Pastor Roy Esposito

Proverbs 13:12
1 Kings 19:4
Deuteronomy 31:6
Psalms 46: 10 “be still and know”
1 Kings 19: 9, 11
Job 9:23

A Refined Relationship with God — based on His love and the “Whisper of His Word” over us; a relationship not based on the issues of the day.

Hebrews 11:27

Romans 4:20 – “stagger not” at the promises of God toward us. Choose to put your TRUST in them.

“The quality of our lives on Earth and in eternity will be determined by in what and in whom we put our trust.” – PR

Satan’s continuous mission – to undermine our trust in God.

God’s promises are expressions of His character.

Believing them will allow us to participate in His nature. 2 Peter 1:4 (AMP)

Isaiah 61: 6-7
John 14:12

“To accept a gift from God is never an act of entitlement or of pride. It is simply an act of humility” – Sister Josephine

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Elevation/Acceleration

Elevation / Acceleration

by Pastor Roy Esposito

1Sam 16:7-13

Phil 2:12

The Process — a series of steps and stages that take us from where we are now to where we want to be.

Through it we learn:

1. How and what worship is about

2. To trust God in difficulties

3. Intimacy

4. How and when to say “NO” to our circumstances

5. How to exercise spiritual authority

6. How to walk in faith

7. The benefits of having a thankful spirit

Matt 25: 1-13

Jer 29:11 (NLT)

1Sam 17: 1-51

“The degree of spiritual power one moves in is defined and determined by the quality of the opposition faced.” — PR

2 Tim 4:7-8 — “Fight the Good fight. ” — The “good fight” is any fight you win !

Isa 61:6

1Pet 2:9

Rev 1:6

The key that ignites Elevation : The Prophetic Word

2 Chron 20:3-12, 20-23

“God never gets disillusioned with us because He never had any allusions about us in the first place” — PR

Ps 103:14 — “He knows are frame; He remembers that we are dust.”

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A Call To Fatherhood

by Pastor Roy Esposito

1 Cor 4:15-16

“instructors” — Boy-leaders — those who lead children to school — a baby sitter

Jn 10;11-14

vs 12 — ” The hireling is not the one who owns the sheep — He’s just doing a job.

” The shepherd has an investment in the sheep. — They’re his and are his life.

1Cor 4:6-21 (Passion)

“Hidden violence has inculcated our corporate unconscious, showing itself in the many ways we disrespect one another.” — PR

2 Cor 10:3-7

Gal 5:19-21 — works of the flesh

Gal 5:22-23 — Fruit of the Spirit

“The enemy of our souls will use the unchecked works of the flesh as bricks to fortify a stronghold in us”

Passion — “Citadels of augmentations” — which launch out arrogant attitudes that raise themselves up in defiance of the true knowledge of the true nature of God.

Eph 6:14-16 — The Armor of God: Truth – Righteousness – Faith – salvation – The Word – Prayer

Mark 10:15

Matt 11:12

John Cassion — centering prayer — “AWARENESS” of our inner self and the workings of our enemy.

Lk 15:11-32 — Prodigal Son — We are both at different times. Both “need to get”.

Younger — Lust – Greed – Frivolity

Elder — Resentment – Anger – Jealousy – Indignant

Obedience –only requires blind action. Encourages unconsciousness

Submission — Takes making conscious decisions.

“Fatherhood has no gender !”

Lk 6:36 “Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate.”

Mark 11:15 — ” Assuredly, I say to you whosoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”

Phil 3:13-14 — press toward the goal.

“Steps and Stages’ — transitions us from one realm to the next.

Celts — “Thin Time” — the time between moments

Graham Cooke –-“There is a rhythm to life and a cadence to walking with God. “

1Tim 1:18 (Passion ) Power words : Entrusted with Responsibility

Prophesies spoken

Process of Fulfillment

WEAPONS in spiritual warfare by FAITH and a CLEAR CONSCIOUS

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Of God’s Good Intention

Rom 8:28

God’s purpose — His “intention”

“Working together —” — A Collaboration; a practical harmony between our circumstances and our faith.

Heb 11:6 (Passion) – God rewards those who seek Him with passion!

” The combination of our love for God and our faith in Him act as a catalyst to release His grace.”

“Grace is the divine element that empowers transformation.”

Matt 8:26 –“Little faith –” — Literal —“Without confidence” or immature faith

Faith is matured only in the context of resistance !! — PR

Jer 32:38-42 (NKJV)

Deut. 6:4 — Shema Yisrael — The Lord of “Oneness”

Jn 17: 11,13, 20-24, 26

Revealed — (Grk —Onoma) — all that His name implies

1Cor 15:45 — Transcendent Man — ” —a life giving spirit.” – to germinate life

Offence — an affront, transgression or act of assault

Dualism — “Un-Oneness”

1Cor 12;14, Eph 4:1-4 — The Body of Christ

1Cor 12:24-27 (Passion)

2Cor 6:16 — (quotes Ezk 37:26-27) — We are the Temple of God

Rev 21:3-4 (Passion)

Glowing aura of the Glory of God

12 Pearl Gates — God’s truth.

Pearl — formed in a living organism when an irritants enters soft tissue

12 Foundations

Emerald — essence of a flourishing life of integrity and prosperity

Amethyst –(Purple) Royal Priesthood

Ruby — Wisdom. Costly glories won by the shed blood of Christ

Sapphire (Blue) Natural excellence and beauty

Topaz – Advanced and improved vision and stability

Golden Streets clear as glass — The transparency with which the city will be traversed

Rev 21:5

Rev 21:22-27

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The Celebration of Pentecost “Wisdom Sunday”

The Celebration of Pentecost “Wisdom Sunday“

Pentecost — Israel — “Feast of Harvest”– Shavout

Christians — Birthday of the church of Jesus Christ

Whitsunday (Old English) — White Sunday or Wisdom Sunday

Traditionally, the Holy Spirit is known as “The Wisdom of God”

Acts 1:4-5 (Passion Bible)

Acts 2:1-12 (Passion Bible)

Filled — Pleroo — To be made full; An inward filling

Pletho — To be furnished with or be equipped; An outward filling — anointing for ministry

2 Corinthians 6:16 — temples of the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:28 (Passion)

“All things work in a synergistic collaboration to bring about good for those who love God, put their faith in Him, and respond to the call to the journey which leads to fulfilling His intentions for them.”

God’s Intention — Deuteronomy 6:4 — Shema Yisrael — “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is ONE”

John 17:21 — Jesus : That we’d be ONE.

1 Corinthians 13:8 — Love never fails !

Hebrews 4:13, Luke 8:17 — Nothing id hidden from God

Natural Wisdom — Knowing how to apply knowledge.

Wisdom of God — Assumes all knowledge.

It is the application of ZOE — the principal of life — by the PHOS — the self-generated, unchanging Light of God, empowered by AGAPE — Love that has no boundaries, limits or qualifiers — the Substance of God.

Genesis 50:20

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The Light / Life Connection

by Pastor Roy Esposito

John 1:1-5

Phos – A constant, self-generated, unwavering light

Jesus –: “The Word” – Logos

Logos – The highest principal of cosmic order.

“The Message”: The Blueprint for life.

John 1:9-10 – Jesus – “The True Light”

Hebrews 13:8

“We are all fired into life with a certain madness that comes from the gods…” – Plato

Jesus gives us an alternative to the madness:

A new “blueprint” for life. – The Mad Fire of desire and lust transformed to The Holy Fire of God

Holy Fire – “The Phos” – The Light of God

John 8:12 (PR’s interpretation) – “I Am the Phos (the Eternal Revelation Light of Life) which can never be extinguished. He that chooses to follow Me shall not walk in Skotia – the darkness (chaos, misery and ruin) but shall also have the Phos – the Eternal Revelation Light of Life.”

John 1:4

Ephesians 5:13-14_(AMP)

1 Corinthians 15:45 – Our “Super Power”

– To Give Life to those who are dying in the darkness.

John 14:12

Revelations 12:11

Isaiah 2:2-5

A Word for the church today: “Although there are bends in the road in the form of your trials, I will cause each one of them to magnify MY LIGHT and make it more and more powerful IN YOU. Do not fear nor be dismayed but instead ARISE – lift up your heads and SHINE – reflect MY Presence. Walk in the LIGHT and bring to the Nations the many blessings of Life it contains. “This My plan, purpose and desire for your lives.”

Psalm 119:130_{(Passion Bible)}

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The Light Within

by Pastor Roy Esposito

“Any outward manifestation of power without inner transformation first isn’t really super-natural but super-human.” — PR

Genesis 1:26

John 14:12 — Belief in Jesus: the pivotal point of transformation

John 14:16-17 (Passion Bible)

A “Quickening” — an acceleration of events about to take place on the Earth.

Romans 13:12 — “cast off — put on”: a transformative act

Darkness – (Greek — Skotos) — Ignorance with regard to the Divine. Implies a consequence of misery and ruin as a result.

Armor — (Greek — Hoplon) — An offensive tool or implement of war.

Galatians 5:22 — The fruit of the Spirit

Romans 12:1-2 (Passion Bible)

2 Corinthians 3:16-18 (Passion Bible)

“Whatever part of us that isn’t fully submitted to the “light” will remain in darkness and be subject to the motions and ruin that accompanies it.” — PR

1 John 1:5 — “God is Light and in Him is no darkness at all.”

Albert Einstein — Theory of Relativity

If you could travel at the speed of light you would live forever.
Matter can’t travel at light speed and remain as matter.
It’s particles would break up and move in line with constant light and take the form of light.

Genesis 5:24 — ” And Enoch walked with God and he was not for God took him.”

Einstein’s conclusions:

Light is constant
Light is the only constant
Light is the only unchangeable thing.

James 1:17 — “The Father of Lights” — no variation or shadows caused by turning

Light — Phos — a constant, self-generated light that never varies or turns aside.

Malachi 3:6 — “For I am the Lord, I do not change.”

The “True Light” — the living, pulsating life-force of God’s Presence in all creation. The continuous, non-variable flow of the Spirit.

Hell — Living the reality of Skotos/ Darkness — felt as much as seen. An “awareness of being dead.”

Encouragements:

Hell is a location that must be intentionally chosen. It is not the destination for God’s kids.
Only God has the power of life and death; over Heaven and Hell.
Jesus took the keys of the fear of death and Hell back from Satan. — Revelations 1:18. Hebrews 2:14-15
We have a “bright” future! — Isaiah 60:1-2, 5