God...For the People

 

GOD…For the People

“I Attend Every Funeral”

Marsha Deveaux Johnson, Living Joy Ministries, INC.

 

I awakened early  one morning after teaching the previous night on “How Much God Loves Man.”  I began to pray that the message would find its place deep in the hearts of the men and women who heard it.  It was a lively discussion loaded with scripture and focused on what God’s word offers to man, His creation. As I prayed I  entered into intercession in English and in tongues.  I began to weep as the heart of God poured into my spirit.  I heard these words in my spirit from God, “I attend every funeral.”  As I continued in prayer, God said to me that He is there at the end of the lives of all of His creation.  His investment in every human born on this earth has its roots in Him sending His Son Jesus to die for the sins of all. 

 

This simple statement: “I attend every funeral”, screams of the tremendous love God had for us while we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8).  Christ died for us before we were manifested physically  into existence.  Of course He is hovering over His creation at birth, throughout life, and most certainly at the point of death (transition).  Man sees outward appearances (1^st Samuel 16:7), but God sees the heart of an individual.  Although outward appearances are indicators of inward stances, we cannot judge the final episode of anyone’s life in their status with  God. 

 

Sometimes we see a life that has refused to acknowledge or serve God while able to do so. We mourn their “obviously sad”   eternity.  However, God sees a different picture.  He sees and knows that at the point of death, someone just made it into His kingdom.  Remember the thief on the cross (Luke 23:43)? Jesus welcomed this repentant thief into His kingdom at the time when his life was coming to an end. This is not the most prestigious time to find God, but it does resolve the eternal punishment issue.  It also shows the tremendous love God has for man.

 

This insight brings us to another parable Jesus used in His ministry.  Matthew Chapter 20 tells of the master of a field who hired workers to work at different times.  A set wage was agreed upon for the workers.  The manager added workers to the fields at different times of the day and then paid all the workers the same wages that had been set.  Those who worked all day were furious when discovering that all were paid the same amount regardless of their time served.  The manager did what He did out of his generosity and he let it be made known. 

 

The heart of God is to love and to rescue His creation from an eternity of punishment with Satan.  Yes! I can see God attending every funeral! In fact, He shows up  early, while the person is transitioning to offer one last opportunity for Jesus’ blood to manifest the power of redemption that it has.

 

I have ministered for over 18 years to recovering addicts and the one thing I am sure of is that God goes to unimaginable lengths to rescue His creation.  Everyone who is lost should know that Father God uses every available avenue to rescue man to bring him to Christ.  His love is always hovering, drawing, inviting, caring, and provoking a return to the Creator.  The assurance is that when you have reached the bottom of the barrel on earth, you have a Father in heaven!

 

I have heard testimonies of people flat lining and having life return, hearing the voice of God while the needle was in the arm, seeing, hearing, and experiencing signs and wonders while reveling in their sins.  They were not so far that they could not hear His voice, but the decision was theirs to make to accept and serve God. 

 

As Believers we cannot make judgements (Matthew 7:1-3) on the eternal status of any  man created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26).  Our job is to labor night and day so that no one be void of an opportunity to receive the gospel of the love of Jesus Christ.  No matter the sin, for all unrighteousness is sin (1^st John 5:17), if applied the blood of Jesus covers it.   Forgiveness is given to those who repent of their sins and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is then that eternity changes!

 

Father God is the Arbiter of His plan for man.  Understand that nothing can undercut His love for His creation.  He will provide every opportunity for your life to be “Hid in Christ with Him” (Colossians 3:3).  He offers the same opportunity to all of His creation.  Since He is for the people, allow Him to reign in your life.  By the way the Believer’s transition is precious in His sight (Psalm 115:16).  They land HOME for eternity!

 

 

Manifesting The Word of God

 

Manifesting the Word of God

Marsha Deveaux Johnson. LJM,INC

“Confess, Believe, Receive”

 

Recently I have been giving attention to and meditating on the power of our words.  God led me to Romans 10:8-10 (The salvation scripture). When I began to read the scripture, part of it said, “If thou will confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in thy heart that God has raised Him from the dead, thou shall be saved”.  In this scripture salvation is obtained by two acts, confession and believing.  These actions take place in two different places.  The first is in the mouth and the second is in the heart (spirit) of man.

 

Scientists say that the part of the brain that affects or conducts speech sends nerve messages to every part of our body.  What you say with your mouth affects your whole being.  I asked God about the confession or speaking coming first in this scripture (Romans 10:8-10).  The believing part follows to secure salvation.  As you confess the word of God with your mouth, you hear it from your own lips and messages are sent to all parts of your body.  Your spirit takes the confessed word and creates faith and the manifestation comes forth.

 

I believe that God gave me a simple revelation that helps me understand the power of speaking/confessing His word.  If we never confess the word of God with our mouth, the word in man’s spirit cannot manifest.  It is the spoken word and the belief (faith) in the heart that brings forth the promise. Whatever God has promised in His word will be received this way. Many Christians know the word but do not confess it in regards to all situations in life.  They speak what they feel, see, and experience, rather than the truth of God’s word.

 

When God’s word is spoken or confessed, it aligns with the word of God in man’s spirit.  In the spirit of the Christian there is a reservoir of God’s word.  This word confessed is then believed in man’s spirit and then manifested in his life.  The spirit of man is where the believing happens.

 

God’s word penetrates the supernatural realm and manifests (comes to past). Manifestations take place in salvation, healing, deliverance, prosperity, and in every aspect of your life where there is a need.  Confess the word of God, the promise, the truth, the holy desire, and see it rise in your spirit and come to pass.

 

“Confess, Believe, Receive”

 

 

Who Do You Say That I AM?

 

Who Do You Say That I AM?

Matthew 16:15

Marsha Deveaux Johnson

 

A Method of Prayer

Prayer is not boring.  It is sacred, revelatory, and brings you to the face of Father God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.  Prayer unearths all of the wretchedness of the flesh and sets you on a path of surrender to the Trinity.  It is incumbent upon all children of God to explore all aspects of prayer that will bring us into God’s presence.

 

Most people who do not have name notoriety (famous) are known for what they do. People who dress well are referred to as a “Dresser”.  If a person shares their wealth and talents with others they are called “Givers”.  It is commonplace to identify people with the profile they project to others as they live.  Jesus asked of His disciples who did men say He was?  He subsequently required of His own disciple family to let Him know what they thought of Him.  It is with this vein of thought that I share with you a wonderful revelation given me by Father that will enhance your prayer life.  

 

There is a country-western song whose lyrics say, “What do you think of when you think of me?” This is a simple question.  It is also a question that every Believer must answer for Who Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is to them.  For some time now I have been focusing my prayer life on Who God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are to me. In so doing I have used the acronym as a tool.  An acronym takes each letter of a word and unites words together for memory. God allowed me to create “Acro-Hims”.   An Acro-Him takes the first letter of a sacred word and attaches to it  the attributes of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

 

Example:

The word Jesus

Justice, Everlasting, Shield, Unfailing Love, Salvation

 

It was out of my search for the attributes of the Trinity that God revealed to me a new way of studying and praying scripture.  I began to look in each verse of scripture that I read for an identifier of Who Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are to me.  To my surprise scripture is more densely packed with Who Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is than I ever realized.  As I now read scripture, I realize that God is revealing to me just Who He is.  So much richer are my prayers as I constantly remind God of “Who” He is,” Why” He is, “How” He is, “When” He is, and “What” He is to me.

 

Example: Psalms 91:2

“I will say of the lord which is my refuge and fortress, my God in Him will trust.”

 

In this verse alone is the character and position of Who God is to us.  He is our refuge, our fortress, our God, and the One that we can trust.   This verse sparks a prayer to pray  like this. 

 

“Father, I know that you are my refuge and I can go to You any time to guide, protect, and  shield me etc.  I know that you are my fortress because I am covered from all the destructive things in life. Your power is vast and encompassing over all the universe etc.  You are my God, the One true God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Great I Am, Rose of Sharon, Lily of the Valley, etc. Lord You are the only One I can trust.  My trust  is in You, etc.”

 

What an exciting way to approach prayer and meditation.  The character,  faithfulness, and face of God begins to lift from the pages of His word as revelation knowledge of Him flows.  Pick any verse of scripture and look for and circle the attributes of Father , Son, and Holy Spirit and pray that scripture as I gave the example above.

 

Begin finding every word in scripture that identifies God, His attributes, who He is and what He does for us. An explosion will happen in your prayer life.  You will be tremendously Blessed!

 

I recently took the letter S to find words identifying Who Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are to me.  Every time I heard a word from God identifying Who He is to me, another one would soon follow.  As I prayed these revealed prayer words about three hours passed. Take a look at all the S words I prayed as  they were revealed to me.

 

S

Source, Salvation, Surety, Shield, Savior, Secret, ShowER, Sweetheart (Song of Solomon 1:2), Sanctifier, Settler, Sentence, Satchel, Set-Up, Sustenance, Sustainer,  Sweetener, Shelter, Sickness Chaser, Security, Satisfier,  Solace, Solidifier, Saver, Singer (Zechariah 3:17),  Seer, Solicitor, Searcher (Psalms 139:23), Silencer (28 Total)

 

I have shared a method of prayer that I guarantee will enhance your prayer life. Tell I AM who He is to you in prayer!

 

Spiritual Forces

 

Spiritual Forces

Marsha Deveaux Johnson

Living Joy Ministries INC

 

The blessing of walking with God is that He speaks to His people.  Recently I was awakened by Father and heard His voice concerning His people’s awareness of spiritual forces governing the United States of America.  Many of God’s people consistently live as supernatural beings in a natural world.  This means they live out of their human spirit which is in sync with the word and the power of God.  Too many others of His people live  as natural beings in a supernatural world.  This means they live out of their soul (mind, will, and emotions).  There is a difference.  The believer living out of his spirit deals with the spiritual realm as God dictates.  The believer living out  of his soul is governed by his mind, will, and emotions whether they are or are not renewed by God’s word.

 

God is Elohim (Creator), He is El Elyon (God Most High).   He is Olam (Everlasting).  God is the Total Universe, Everything, All in All.  He is the Great I Am, Savior, Lord, and is constantly and consistently defined and revealed in His Holy Word, the Bible.  God created a being (Satan) who fell from grace (Isaiah 14: 12-16, Ezekiel  Chapter 28) and set in motion a plan to deceive man, God’s creation.   This plan is simple.  It is deception.  It is carried out by the use of spiritual ruler demons (* fallen spirits  operating in the supernatural realm) and their manifestations.  These demons manifest in humans when human beings yield themselves to Satan.  Satan is as a roaring lion seeking whom he can devour (1^st  Peter 5:8).  He uses spiritual forces to deceive. 

 

God spoke to me about two major spiritual forces that are principalities over the United States of America.  They are the *spirit of haughtiness (pride) and the spirit of whoredoms and error (religion).  These ruler demons have joined forces together to tear apart the plan for redemption of souls in America.  Demonic spirits manifest in spiritual pros and cons.  The pro manifestation is the obvious face value of the spirit in dominant operation.  The con manifestation is the reaction to living under the domination  of this spirit. 

 

*Spirit of  Haughtiness (Pride)

Biblical example

Pro Manifestations:  judging, intimidation, bullheadedness, ego, prejudice, truth rejecting, superiority, self-righteous etc.

 

Con Manifestations:   Submitting to the demands and manifestations of this spirit. poor judgment, being intimidated, whining, victimization, lying, inferior submission, etc.

 

 

Proverbs 16: 18

“Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

 

Daniel Chapter 4

King Nebuchadnezzar relished in his haughtiness, arrogance, and self-aggrandizement until God gave him a troubling dream that his associates could not interpret,  He sent for Daniel, servant of the Lord to interpret his dream.  The interpretation resulted in his being told of God’s displeasure with his haughtiness and His plan of humiliation for him.   It was twelve months later that the prophecy came to pass.  Haughtiness (Pride) was the ruler demon manifesting in Nebuchadnezzar.  The pro manifestations were arrogance, pride, self-righteousness, etc.  The con manifestations showed up when he was smitten by God and ate grass like the beast of the field. He was subject to degradation brought on by this spiritual force (pride).

 

We see this spirit on display every day in the United States of America.  There is so much manifesting of pride in the cloak of hatred, racism, power seeking/grabbing,  name calling, constant lying, and  blaspheming of the true and living God.  This spiritual force has the reward of being dethroned by God Himself after His longsuffering kindness is extended. Spiritual forces are always dethroned by God when His people take the authority that they have been given by Jesus Christ. 

 

**Spirit of Whoredoms(Error)

Biblical Example  

Pro Manifestations:    False religions, mind control, cults, religious science

Con Manifestations:   Enslavement, fanatism, willful blindness

 

Hosea 4:12

“My people ask counsel at their stocks and their staff declareth unto them:  for the spirit of whoredoms  has caused them to err, and they have gone a whoring  from under their God.” KJV

 

1 John 4:6

“We are of God:  he that knoweth God heareth us:  he that is not of God heareth not us.  Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.” KJV

 

Matthew Chapter 23

The Scribes and Pharisees were the religious people of the day when Jesus was here on earth. They had a form of godliness (2^nd  Timothy 3:5) but did not manifest the teachings of Jesus Christ.  The governing spiritual force (Spirit of Whoredoms) prevailed with this group.  They had the truth of God but they traded it for religious practices.  This spiritual force targets those who proclaim truth, but do not walk in it.  This spirit offers a form of godliness but no follow through of manifested truth and righteousness in lifestyle.  Other means are used to “accomplish” righteousness or a form thereof.  Jesus condemned this group as hypocrites, making fictitious prayers, blind guides, fools, omitting judgement, mercy, and faith, outwardly clean and inwardly corrupt.

 

Unfortunately, the world lumps religious people with the genuine follower of Jesus Christ.  This is a serious misjudgment.  Religious people have a form of godliness, but no real ties to the relationship with Jesus Christ that true believers experience.  Religious people demand compliance to dogma by any means necessary.  While true believers rely on God’s word and His love to get the job done for God.  

 

True believers know and understand that only God changes hearts.  True believers know their job is to bring others to Jesus and allow Him to change lives through the power of His word. Religious people want to change others through laws and practices. Changed hearts can only be accomplished by God’s grace and transforming power.  We  see today in the “religious world” alliances have taken place with ungodly people (political and social) who promised God’s will through laws of the land.  These ungodly soul ties by religious people to  political and social entities have led them into the spirit of error. It is over this country. It is over this nation.

 

The answer for this is for the body of Christ to bind and cast down these two spiritual forces that are plaguing our nation.  Repentance of alignment with ungodly spiritual forces is needed for individuals to come to a resolute with God.  God will show this nation that He “made of one blood all nations to dwell upon the face of the earth” (Acts 17:25-26).  This was a direct word of the Lord to me recently.  He will prevail over His Church, His Body, and His Eternal Purpose, who is man.   

 

Again, repentance is necessary for all who aligned themselves with the spiritual forces that  have governed and plagued the United States of America.  Seek God’s will in prayer for our nation.

 

*Spirit of Haughtiness

 

Proverbs 16: 18

“Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

 

Accusation

Criticism                                  Judging

Fault-Finding                           Prejudice

Finger-Pointing                        Unreasonableness

Competition

Arguing                                    Headstrong

Bullheadedness                        Intimidation

Derision                                   Scheming

Driving

Ego

Mind Idolatry

Excuses                                   Pride

Eagle                                       Rationalism

Intellectualism                         Rejecting truth

Pride

Arrogance                                Self-Assertiveness

Conceit                                    Self-Centeredness

Cynicism                                  Self-Exultation

Despise                                    Selfishness

Ego                                          Self-Justification

Egotism                                   Self-Reliance

Externalism                             Self-Righteousness

Forwardness                            Self Sufficiency

Gloating                                   Spirit of The Pharisees

Haughtiness                             Superiority

Judging                                    Vanity

Importance                              Self-Contentedness

Leviathan

Pride of Life

Perfection

Anger                                       Demanding

Cautiousness                           Ego

Criticism                                  Frustration

Intolerance                              Judgement

Irritability                                Vanity

Pride                                       

 

**Spirit of Whoredoms and Error

(Prostitution, Falsehood )

                                                                                       

Hosea 4:12

“My people ask counsel at their stocks and their staff declareth unto them:  for the spirit of whoredoms  has caused them to err, and they have gone a whoring  from under their God.” KJV

1 John 4:6

“We are of God:  he that knoweth God heareth us:  he that is not of God heareth not us.  Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.” KJV

 

Mind Control

Biofeedback                                                                                        Manipulation

Domination                                                                                         Mind Programming

Dynamics                                                                                            Mind sciences

Enslavement                                                                                       Psych cybernetics

E.S.T.                                                                                                   Rock Music

Erhard Seminars                                                                                 Silva mind control

Idolatry of rock                                                                                   Unteachableness

Martial Arts/ Eastern Mysticism

Buddhism                                                                                           Reincarnation

Chi                                                                                                       Tae Kwon Do

Chanting                                                                                              Transcendental          

Karate                                                                                                 Kung Fu

Judo

Cults/False Religions

Anhendonea                                                                                       

Animism                                                                                                Bahaism

Akikado                                                                                                Buddhism

Amstrongism                                                                                        Catistrophism 

Arthur Ford                                                                                          Catholicism

Spiritualist                                                                                              Charles Manson

Church of Religious                                                                                K.K. K.

Science                                                                                                  Latihan

Christian Science                                                                                    Lifespring

Christrodelphianism                                                                               Manifested Sons of

Confucianism                                                                                          God

Divine Life Mission                                                                                 Masonic Order

Dream Books                                                                                          Mind Science

Edgar Cayce                                                                                            Sun Myung Moon

Hare Krishna                                                                                            Lodges, societies and

Morning Tap on the Shoulder

 

Morning Tap on the Shoulder

Marsha Deveaux Johnson, 4/01/2023

Living Joy Ministries INC

Litigate::  To bring a law suit or contest (come against) one

 

I have in the immediate and the distant past been tested as all who serve God will be.  I have always been vindicated by my Savior and God in every trial or situation I have experienced.  My most recent encounter was no exception because God was true to His word in bringing me out  as “more than a conqueror” (Romans 8:37).   However, as Father would have it in the lives of His children, I had to learn a lesson (Did I say one lesson? Maybe two or three…maybe more). 

 

I went through my trial.  I received miraculous intervention by Father God, but somehow, I kept talking about it as if I narrowly escaped tragedy. I rejoiced about God being faithful in watching over His word to perform it in my life (Jeremiah 1:12).  I gave Him glory in my testimony of favor and deliverance, but somehow the “sigh” I breathed after victory was too hearty.  It was as if I was surprised at the faithfulness of God.  Do I really understand the magnitude of Him, His word’s power in my life, and even what I mean to Him?

 

Then came the infamous tap on my shoulder by Father God.  He said, ”Because I care for you and see what is known and unknown to you in your life, you can trust Me.  There are no times in your life or circumstances that I am not fully in control, just trust Me. When you speak of your victory, don’t speak as if during your trial that you were at some point at risk.  Just trust My word. When you trust Me wholeheartedly, your life is sealed in  my care.  You are never vulnerable, at risk, short changed, diminished, lost, alone, abandoned, misused, or rejected by Me.  I love you.   I died for you. Your life is hidden in Me  (Colossians 3:3).

 

A mother cares for her baby by preparing a bottle with nutrition at the right time and with the right temperature.  The mother places the bottle in the baby’s mouth and all the baby has to do is suck or take in the nutrition.  So, as I (God) breathe My breath of life into your life, ministry, and circumstances, just receive what I give you and live (John 3:27)!“

 

I repented before God for my lack of trust in Him for the unknowns and  knowns of my life.  When we talk and talk and talk, we are litigating, picking apart, and contesting God’s word in our lives and circumstances. I now  understand the importance of  not litigating (contesting) the word of God.  Just listen, do, and trust no matter what you see or do not see.  Do not lean to your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Rest Your Case

 

Rest Your Case 

I awakened this morning with Father showing me a picture of a newborn baby being held by a parent.  He spoke to me and said, “Rest in Me” like this baby rests in the arms of the parent.  He further said to me, “This baby doesn’t even try to hold its head up”.  I found my phone and  googled the proper way to hold a newborn.  You place one hand to support the head and neck and the other hand to support the bottom and the rest of the body.  This gives a complete picture of how God holds each of us.  Total support.  Total care.  Total eternal peace.  Totally found in Him.  We have no need to take care of ourselves.  It is His glory to do so (Deuteronomy 33:27, “The eternal God is our refuge and strength and underneath are the everlasting arms…”).

 

As I meditated on His word and in His presence, He said it is time for His people to “Rest their case”.  This legal term refers to when a prosecuting attorney has presented all evidence for conviction of a crime or settling of a matter.  During the trial  evidence is presented that would lead to a conviction, exoneration,  or execution of a  matter.  But at the end of the trial, the prosecution “rests” its case.  God’s word is the final authority on every matter that we face in life.  When God’s word has been applied to our situation, circumstance, or life, we  can then  “rest our case” in Him.

 

Justice and righteousness are the foundation of God’s throne (Psalms 89:14).  No one escapes His justice and righteousness no matter how wicked they are.  All over this nation things may seem as though they are out of control. They are not!  Justice may seem elusive. It is not!  Righteousness may seem non-existent.  It is not!  With justice and righteousness being the foundation of the throne of God, He will judge this nation’s chaos with a vengeance.  His word will not be dishonored and trashed by impotent lying people void of God’s redeeming power. 

 

Truth will prevail.  Justice will prevail. Righteousness will prevail.  He pointed out to me an example of His way.    Yesterday I was visited by a friend who housekeeps for us.  The two of us went into the room where  the ministry supplies and machines are located.  Frequently as we replenish supplies, my husband will place them arbitrarily in this room.  At first glance when we entered the room, it looked like a “train wreck”.  I sat at my desk and took a good look around.  God has gifted me with organizational skills.  I immediately (led by the Holy Spirit) started seeing how we could organize and store everything and we did it in about twenty minutes.  We restored order to the room quickly. 

 

God deals in order.  Divine order reigns in His Kingdom.  When He speaks, everything gets into place.  The Universe cannot resist His divine order, retribution, or correction.  He deals in righteousness and justice.

 

God spoke to me in the above example.  He said,  “This is what I do. When you look at chaos, I see order (Romans 4:17, …called things that are not as though they are…).  I sit in eternity where chaos cannot enter or exist.  Remember, I see the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10).  Don’t count on chaos, live in my divine order.“

 

Now let’s get back to the newborn baby.  Let God show you His parental love for you.  Stop fretting, worrying, and fearing the ungodly evil deeds of Satan and lying men and women.  God said to me they cannot by the word of their mouth “scatter” or “gather” (Psalms 24:1,  “The earth is the Lords…).  They have no omnipotent (all powerful) power.  They have no omnipresent (present everywhere) power.  They have no omniscient (all knowing/seeing) power.  Their reward is already  sentenced by God’s word.  They will either repent and receive forgiveness or spend eternity banished from God’s presence. 

 

Remember, as the baby’s head and body is held by the parent,  your head and body will be held up by God (Psalms 37:25). Your body is His temple (1^st Corinthians 6:19).  Your steps are ordered by Him (Psalms 37:23).  

 

Rest Your Case, Rest Your Case, and Rest Your Case