MOMENTS Volume No. 8 Issue No. 2

August/September 2007

REFLECT  A  MOMENT 

Inside this Newsletter

Make Us One
Reflecting on some excerpts from a series of articles specifically for the Body of Christ... to usher us into oneness.

Moments of Meditation
Something for you to think about.

Straight From The Heart
 By Ornatta Monique McFadden
A.K.A. Sista Divine Mind
 

Poetic Expressions
From Me To You...
 From a Man's Point of View
By Franklin Tyrone McBryde

Heartbeats
By Suzanne B. Lester

The Sower...
Sows the Seeds

 
   

For this generation, we spread abroad, WORLDWIDE, a beam of light ( YESHUA), a glimpse of Hope and Truth, as we prepare the way and usher in the imminent return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Following are excerpts from a series of articles which the Father has graced me to write entitled Make Us One. As it’s name implies, my hearts cry is for the Body of Christ to come together in oneness; Jews and Non-Jewish believers together, walking as one man; coming into the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Yeshua the Messiah). I pray like Jesus prayed....

Father Make Us One

In His Eternal Love & Service,

Gods Handmaiden

Make Us One

Oh isn’t it a wonderful thing to cling to the promises of God. Saints even in the midst of a storm, and when it appears as though Jesus is somewhere asleep, we as children of the Most High God can still stand fast and not waiver, knowing that the God that we serve has never let us down. In our last edition, as furious storm winds of hurricane proportions were raging, and the disciples were fearful that they would be destroyed, remember how Jesus simply arose to the occasion, rebuked the wind and the sea, and immediately there was a great calm and peacefulness on the boat. Oh my friends, Jesus is always Faithful to His Word. He told them that they were going to the other side and guess what yall . . . they made it over to the other side. In Romans 10:17, the Bible says that faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. I personally like the way the Amplified Bible puts it where it says,

So faith comes by hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the preaching [of the message that came from the lips] of Christ (the Messiah Himself). (Romans 10:17, Amp.)

So saints of God, let’s just take a moment and increase our faith, by hearing again, the Word of the Lord from Hebrews Chapter Number 10, verses 35-37.

Do not, therefore, fling away your fearless confidence, for it carries a great and glorious compensation of reward. For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away [and enjoy to the full] what is promised. For still a little while (a very little while), and the Coming One will come and He will not delay. (Hebrews 10:35-37, Amp.)

Oh yes saints of God, I say to you again. What ever has been promised to you in the past, shall come to fruition in this prophetic year of completion. He will not delay. Do you believe it saints of God? You must receive the Word of the Lord by faith.

NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. For by [faith – trust and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old had divine testimony borne to them and obtained a good report. By faith we understand that the worlds [during the successive ages] were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose) by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible. (Hebrews 11:1-3, Amp.)

Do you understand how powerful this verse is saints of God? It is by our faith that we even believe and understand that the very world in which we live in, was framed and put together by the Word of the Living God. Remember those words recorded in the gospel according to John.

IN THE beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. He was present originally with God. All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it]. (John 1:1-5, Amp.)

  

Did you grasp that Body of Christ; all things were made and came into existence through Him (Jesus Christ . . . The Word), and not only that, but in Him is Life and that Life is the Light of men. No we don’t have to worry about the darkness. Oh no yall, we don’t even have to lose any sleep over the dark hours in our life. Honey it may appear to be, in the natural, the darkest period of time we may have ever experienced in our Christian walk, but Jesus, Who is the Light (The Word)), shines on in the darkness, and the darkness has never been able to overpower The Light. My friends, walk in a room at night and flip on the light switch and see what happens . . . I will assure you the darkness will flee. So it is in the spiritual arena, when Jesus shows up on the scene, darkness and chaos has to leave. If Jesus . . . The Word . . . has spoken into your situation, you can rest assured that it is already done. If Jesus has said that you are going to the other side, praise the Lord my brothers and my sisters, because you are definitely going to the other side. See we don’t have to wait until the battle is over, Glory to God, we can shout THE VICTORY right now! Go ahead my friends . . . Shout the Victory . . . Right now! Glory to God . . . Glory to God . . . Glory to God in the Highest! Remember

NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. (Hebrews 11:1, Amp)

Did you get that my friends, faith is the confirmation, the title deed, of things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality. Honey it’s like money in the bank. If you have been faithfully depositing money into your account, oh you may not physically see the money in the vault, but when you need to make a withdrawal, it is at your disposal. Likewise, if you have been standing on The Word of the True and the Living God, then your faith is the confirmation that you have received that which you have believed the Lord for. Oh let’s go to the book of Luke and read about a centurion in Capernaum who received a miracle from the Lord. Oh he received exactly what he had asked the Lord for in faith.

AFTER JESUS had finished all that He had to say in the hearing of the people [on the mountain], He entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a bond servant who was held in honor and highly valued by him, who was sick and at the point of death. And when the centurion heard of Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to Him, requesting Him to come and make his bond servant well. And when they reached Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that You should do this for him, for he loves our nation and he built us our synagogue [at his own expense]. And Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent [some] friends to Him, saying, Lord, do not trouble [Yourself], for I am not “sufficiently worthy to have You come under my roof; Neither did I consider myself worthy to come to You. But [just] speak a word, and my servant boy will be healed. (Luke 7:1-7, Amp)

Oh bless the Name of Jesus! There is power my friends in the Wonderful Name of Jesus. All He had to do was speak the Word and the centurion’s bond servant was healed. Jesus has not changed Body of Christ. He is the same, today . . . yesterday . . . and He will be the same forever more! Don’t throw away your confidence. Don’t throw away your faith. Continue to trust the Lord for the promises of God, and continue to stand upon His Word. Receive by faith, everything that God has already promised you in this prophetic year of 2007. Again my friends, I say unto you . . . Receive it by faith!

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:4)

Moments of Meditation

HE WHO dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand]. I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I [confidently] trust! (Psalm 91:1-2; Amplified Version)
  

Straight From The Heart
By Ornatta Monique McFadden


Ornatta McFadden

Anointed and appointed to share an end time word with the Body of Christ, I am honored and blessed to have Ornatta Monique McFadden, AKA Sista Divine Mind , a fellow member of Baltimore’s Kingdom Poets to enlighten us through the Word of God. Sista Divine Mind has been a *faithful* member of the Poetic Moments Forum, as well as the Kingdom Poets since it’s inception back in 2002. Also since January 7, 2007, with the launching of the Voices of Victory Radio Broadcast on The Praise House.Com, my dear precious sister has also been *faithful* to be on the air every Sunday evening. Saints of God, the Bible says that it is required of stewards to be found faithful. Truly I praise the Lord for this bold soldier in the army of the Lord, and how God is using her for His Glory! Sit back and be blessed as the Spirit of the Living God uses her to pen His words to strengthen and fortify you as they come straight from her heart to yours!

In His Eternal Love & Service,
God’s Handmaiden... Margie Epps

Trust & Believe In God

Trusting God seems like simple words, yet the children of God have such a hard time with it. Now as I look around in these last days, I find that more of God’s children doubt then those in the world. Why is that? When I see this it takes me back to when God allowed Moses to bring the children of Israel out of bondage, and how they still doubted who God was in spite of all the signs God had shown them. In Ruth 2:12 it reads, “The Lord recompense thy work and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.” Now why wouldn’t I serve a God that tells me that if I trust Him, He will reward me in full? See the children of God today want the blessings, but they don’t want to do what it takes to get them. We can’t just go to church . . . we have to be the church. See if we trust that our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, and we trust and believe that our Father hung, bled, died, and rose, why can’t we trust that when our bills are due, our health is not so good, child/children don’t want to do right, that God will make a way. In II Samuel 22:2-4, God’s word tells us, ”The Lord is my rock; and my fortress, and my deliverer; the God of my rock; in Him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my Saviour; Thou savest me from violence. I will call on the Lord for He is worthy of praise.” Now God had delivered David, and because David trusted that he was delivered, he could sing these words of praise because God had proven who He was to David. Children of the Most High God, we must trust and believe that our enemies have no power over us. We have to stop trusting what we see, and learn how to trust and believe in our spiritual eyes. Let’s just think about the woman with an issue of blood for 12 years, and in her trust and belief in God; she was healed just because she touched the hem of His garment. See we have to know who to put our trust in. Look at what is happening in the world today. Men are lovers of themselves, and they are worshipping people in authority. It’s time to stop putting all your trust in a natural man, and trust the man who created you. God knew that man was going to look to others, that’s why He asked in II King 18:20 “Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words), I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust that thou rebellest against me?” Because if we are not focused on the Father, then we are focused on something that causes us to rebel. Yet when you cry out to the Lord and ask Him to guide you, and show you and teach you, He will do so, because it’s in His word. Ask God to direct your path, because in doing that, you are positioning yourself to trust God like in Psalms 25:2-10, “Oh my God I trust in thee: Let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: Let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Shew me thy ways, O Lord teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me for thou art the God of my salvation; On thee do I wait all the day. Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy loving kindnesses; they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness sake, O Lord. Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will He teach sinners in the way. The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth. You see it is all right here in His word. If you do what is required, God will lead and guide you. You will always be in His care, and you can trust that He will never leave you, nor forsake you because He knows who you are, and He knows that you are trusting and believing in Him; so He is going to do His part. So as children of God, we have got to get ourselves in check. If we can believe a commercial, then why can’t we believe what God says in II Chronicles 20:20, “And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe His prophets, so shall you prosper.” God tells you flat out, I will establish you. I will prosper you, if you just believe in His word. Our Father wants none of us to lack in anything, so trust in the strong name of Jesus Christ, and He will bring you through. Genesis 15:6 says, “And he believed in the Lord; and He counted it to him for righteousness. If you believe God got you, you don’t have to look to mother, father, sister, brother, husband, or wife. God is in control; just know that. Keep your eyes on Christ. Trust and believe Him with all your heart, and lean not to your own, or anybody elses understanding, and everything will work out for your good, and for the bettering of your Christian walk. But it’s all up to you. Trust and believe, and you shall receive.



Play Time Is Over

The time has come to stop playing with God. We must lay down all those things that are not of Him. The times have changed, yet they are the same. For God told us there is nothing new under this sun….For everything that we go through, the people of God before us, have been there and done that……We sit back and complain about different things in the world today, like sex on television, but yet we do nothing to protest, or to at least make sure it is not on in our homes.....As children of The Most High God, we do have a voice, and it is for us to use it, and speak up, and speak out. I have heard so many names given to women, and it is a shame because none of them reflect anything good; yet our young women have been deceived into thinking that it's okay. They say that's how I know he loves me; but my bible tells me in I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour. This scripture here is saying so much to us. First God tells us to be sober; meaning be clear-headed, and serious (according to the dictionary). Then God tells us to be vigilant, meaning be watchful, on your guard, attentive, alert and cautious. Now I could go on with this word, but I know you got the point. Then the Father tells us why we need to be sober and vigilant… because our adversary is like a lion roaring and walking around looking to see how he can destroy all of the children of God. So we have to be mindful of everything that goes on in this world, whether it be here in the USA or far away. So worry not about what will happen if you take a stand, for the Father is standing with you, and the bible tells us in Deuteronomy 31:6 God says "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them; for the Lord thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; (thee - that is you and me); He will not fail thee (He's letting us know right here that He will not fail us, so if we fail it's because we did not follow what God has told us to do, because He makes it clear - I will not fail you), nor forsake thee. These are strong words from the creator of strength. I want you to know that in due time God is coming and that there is no time for playing. For we are in Mr. Rogers neighborhood where everything is fine. We are in a battle and the devil is not playing anymore because he knows his time is running out, and he has to act fast. So what better way to reach so many people at one time then through the televisions and the radio? Wake up people, it is time for you to put on the whole armor of God. . Ephesians 6:11 says "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." The time has come for us, the Body of Christ, to turn from sin and repent. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9 For we are living in a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah, X-rated adult movies, ungodly relationships, unclean spirits, and much more. We have gotten to the point where old, and young men and women no longer value their bodies. They are using them like they are rags that pick up dirt. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Ghost according toI Corinthians 6:9 What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own. So, why dirty up such a precious gift from God, with dirty mouths, nasty thinking, unclean sexual activities, drugs, and whatever. Yet God is faithful to forgive, if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, He will forgive you. But don't just do it for people; do it because you want God to do a new thing in you, or because you are tired of the darkness. Whatever you do just mean it from your heart and God will hear you. No, God may not answer right away, but when He does, it will be right on time. You know there used to be a time when the words, until death do us part, meant something. Now we go to weddings, and the guests are saying things like , I know this won't last long. The power of life and death is in your tongue. So stop killing the things of God. For, He is not pleased when you speak ill of a gift so precious, yet so fragile. Still God is full of compassion as in Psalms 145:8 The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all; and His mercies are over all His works. Now God knows we are not perfect but we should look something like our Father. We have all come short of God's glory, but play time is over, for the time is at hand for you to be about your Fathers business, being watchful and mindful of all that is happening right now. Trust in God my sisters and brothers, for He will never leave you alone. I pray that something I have said will help you understand that play time is over. It's time to get right with God and allow Him to direct your path as it says in Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding; in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths. May this reach whom ever God intends for it to reach. Be blessed my sisters and brothers.

Sista Divine Mind
Ornatta McFadden


POETIC EXPRESSIONS

           FROM ME TO YOU...

A Man's Point of View
 By Franklin Tyrone McBryde


Franklin McBryde
FrankOvations
 franklin@kingdompoets.com

As we await the soon return of our Lord and Saviour Yeshua the Messiah, I am honored and blessed to present to you the genuine and unique poetic gift of Franklin McBryde, also a fellow member of Baltimore’s Kingdom Poets. God has given him a very special gift to minister poetically to relationships and particularly to the emotions of a woman. With so many marriages failing and relationships falling apart each and every day, the Father’s heartfelt desire is that we grow up and mature in this area, and have a sincere and genuine love for one another in our relationships, even as Christ also loves the Church. May Franklin’s insight in this area, as well as other topics of interest, touch your heart and soul in a very personal and intimate way . . . coming respectively from a mans point of view.

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the Church. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. (Ephesians 5:31-33)

In His Eternal Love & Service,
God’s Handmaiden




God Answers Prayers

Sometimes things aren’t as they really seem
Like believing you saw a UFO, before waking up from a dream
But I’ve come to realize, that God exist somewhere out there
And although we can’t see Him, it doesn’t mean He isn’t there

It just so happened one day, after I requested a special prayer
Not expecting it to be granted, didn’t think God really cared
My request was very specific, but God knew of my needs
After searching for many hours, I prayed that God would supersede

At first it was just a request, it hadn’t seriously settled in my heart
But after my prayers became more frequent, I felt some changes start
He searched for the person I requested, and sent loveliness along with you
A lady that I love and respect, whose dreams I will make come true

He took His time but made it happen, when I least expected it to
And rejected those that were in my path, that hindered my love for you
So I continued to pray for His Grace and approval, to keep you in my life
And once He’s ready, He’ll join us together as husband and wife

There will be obstacles to overcome, that will test our happiness
Pay it no mind, we are children of God, and He’s blessing us with this
I’ll never again doubt His Power, or underestimate how much He cares
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned from this, it’s that God Answers Prayers

To be blessed with more of Franklins Poetic Expressions . . . From a man's point of view, please take a moment to visit his unique and inspiring WebPage entitled New Love by Clicking Here. 



No Deposit No Return

I find it amazing, that a lot of folk don’t know how to give of themselves
I’m not talking about giving you money, or giving the food off their shelves

We don’t care to understand, how important it is to love from our heart
We love doing the things that we enjoy, but genuine love plays no part

Do the words “I LOVE YOU” have no meaning anymore
And if it does, why is it so easy for you to walk out of the door

Or is it that we’ve confused the word love, with the word like
And instead of us really showing affection, it’s easier to just take a hike

It takes a special person, who willingly give themselves without reservation
Whose objective is to make you happy, a resource for your gratification

Yet some people feel that if they are loving you, they’re doing you a favor
Like there’s no one out there, that can, and will appreciate your love labor

You see loving someone, is just like working hard on your job
Some of us have very easy jobs, while others work very hard

Some of us love our jobs, we arrive early, others hate their jobs and arrive late
The result of our commitment to our jobs, often determines our fate

Employ yourself in your relationships, build your relationship into a firm
If you are enjoying the love you’re getting, invest in it, no deposit no return

If you are uncertain about how to love someone, it’s not that difficult to do
It’s a spirit of giving freely of oneself, that must originate within you

 


Suzanne B. Lester
AGAPEgirl
 suzanne@kingdompoets.com

I looked at the title of my article and my mind began to wonder. Heartbeats . . . the very essence of life. The evidence of still existing in a world that is changing moment by moment. Heartbeats. . . encouraging nudges from God that tell me that "it's not over yet." Heartbeats. . . the doorbells to the windows of a vessel fashioned after God for His glory. What a gift, these heartbeats. So often we don't even think of them. Yet they continue to do what they were created to do. They are so unlike us. We so often desire a pat on the back, or accolades to validate the fact that we are "doing a great job." Yet our heartbeats go unnoticed until we are under some element of stress, excitement, or experience palpitations. They are constantly pushing us toward the next moment of life, supporting our efforts, without us even being aware of it. Heartbeats. . . an ever present sign of God's love and presence with us. This heart with its awesome heartbeats, that He has given us, serves to remind us of Him. He is always there, giving us subtle little nudges, as we awake from our sleep, trying to get us to acknowledge Him, and realize we're not facing the day alone, that "it's not over yet." He is constantly knocking at our hearts wanting to come in and abide with us. Yes, our heartbeats are truly a "gift" from God, our Father. Today remember to thank God for every beat of your heart!

 

The Sower . . . Sows The Seeds

God in His Infinite Wisdom has given us everything that we need to grow up in Him. As these scattered seeds are sown into the depth of your heart, may they be a cultivating tool to help grow you up into Him in all things, which is the Head, even Christ.

And He spake many things unto them in parables, saying, “Behold, a sower went forth to sow; (Matthew 13:3)


Walls Of Salvation And Gates Of Praise
By Gordon Green

Walls of salvation and gates of praise
Enjoying the warmth of sunny days
Peace in the midst of prosperity
Seeing all things with clarity

But darkness comes as darkness does
Reminding you of what you once was
Twisted truth and whispers of doubt
When its work is finished you want out

A castle or prison we get to decide
Where we live or where we hide
Living freely as children of light
Or hiding in the shadows of night

When GOD is king we are never defeated
But we're defenseless when He is unseated
When we take control we reap consequence
Of living in the realm of "common sense"

But when GOD rules our minds and hearts
In the midst of adversity praise starts
A cup of cold water from mercy's well
The gates of hell can never prevail


But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.  Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.  (Matthew 13:8-9)


 This newsletter is to exhort the Body of Christ. If you have a poem of encouragement
that you would like to share, please submit it to margie@reflect-a-moment.com.

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