May 26, 2024 I recently have been camped out in the book of Job. I have been surprised at what I have found, especially how Job responded to his wife. I never thought about his wife and how she suffered at the loss of all her children and belongings. In Job 2:7–10, we read the following: "So satan left the Lord's presence, and he struck Job with terrible boils from head to foot. "Job scraped his skin with a piece of broken pottery as he sat among the ashes. His wife said to him, 'Are you still trying to maintain your integrity? Curse God and die.' "But Job replied, 'You talk like a foolish woman. Should we accept only good things from the hand of God and never anything bad?' So in all this, Job said nothing wrong." Will You Maintain Your Integrity? Notice how his wife comes to him and asks Job, "Are you still trying to maintain your integrity?" Can you imagine? You are being asked, during your suffering, if you will maintain your integrity. God is moving in such a way that we will have to be able to know how to maintain our integrity during times of testing and the fiery trials that are meant to cause a refinement in our hearts. Cleansing Fire In 1 Peter 4:12–13, we read the following: "Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in His suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing His glory when it is revealed to all the world." Our suffering is not for suffering's sake. The Lord desires to cleanse our hearts and to bring us to a place of oneness with Him. Integrity Is "Key" Another thought I have heard for several years is that Job must have had some sort of pride, or something. That must have been the reason why his children and everything he had was stripped from him. The Bible states that Job would make sacrifices on behalf of his children, just in case they mistakenly sinned. Job was a man of upright character in the earth, and his name was known in the councils of Heaven. God was bringing him an opportunity to continue to align his heart with integrity, which is the Father's heart. The Lord is saying that it is time we move from what we see to what we know of Him. During fiery trials (which we all face), we are to maintain our integrity. This looks like the following: not complaining, trusting His way rather than our way, and exchanging our perspective for His perspective in all things. THIS IS A KEY, and this is the season where KINGDOM KEYSare being released. (Photo via Pxfuel) Align Your Words The Lord is saying that this is the time where He is transitioning us to a place of true alignment with HIM. Now, we will see how to increase our capital in the heavenlies and in Earth by watching what we align with our words. May it be said of us as the Bible says about Job, "Job said nothing wrong" (Job 2:10). Activation Prayer: Put your hand on your heart, and say, "Lord, thank You for the opportunity to walk in integrity. Thank You for blessing me with an opportunity to walk in Your truth and in Your ways. May all my words align with You and what You have set in place, in Jesus' name, amen." u Permission Granted Elijah List 525 2nd Ave SW Suite 629 Albany, OR 97321 Phone 1-541-926-3250 www.elijahlist.com Stephanie Claiborne Heart of Gold Ministries Email: stephanie@heartofgoldministries.com Website: heartofgoldministries.com Stephanie Claiborne was born in Los Angeles California and later moved to Anchorage Alaska with her mother. Stephanie completed the first, second, and third year of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, California. She has also completed the Raising Prophets program in Glasgow Scotland under the mentoring of Emma Stark with The Global Prophetic Alliance. Stephanie also leads an international prophetic nest with GPA. Stephanie and her husband Michael also lead Global Prophetic Alliance-Alaska and are ordained ministers with GPA. Stephanie also has helped to mentor and raise up ministry schools in Southeast Asia and also at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau, Alaska. Stephanie has a master's degree in professional counseling from Grand Canyon University.. AUGUST 2024 GLAD TIDINGS 13 PRAY FOR THE PEACE Of JERUSALEM "A Heart of Integrity" Stephanie Claiborne, Anchorage, AK My Attorney After living what I felt was a "decent" life, my time on earth came to the end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table. As I looked around I saw the "prosecutor." He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen. I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, a kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me,I felt I knew Him. The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judge in full flowing robes. He commanded an awesome presence as He moved across the room I couldn't take my eyes off of Him. As He took His seat behind the bench, He said, "Let us begin." The prosecutor rose and said, "My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell." He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible Perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank. I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely forgotten about. As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not Offering any form of defense at all. I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm I'd done? Satan finished with a fury and said, "This man belongs in hell, he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise." When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the bench. The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan, and beckoned Him to come forward. As He got up and started walking, I was able to see Him in His full splendor and majesty. I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Savior. He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, "Hi, Dad," and then He turned to address the court. "Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wage of sin is death, and this man deserves to be punished." Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, "However, I died on the cross so that this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me as his Savior, so he is Mine." My Lord continued with, "His name is written in the book of life and no one can snatch him from Me. Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy." As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused, looked at His Father and said, "There is nothing else that needs to be done. I've done it all." The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from His lips.. "This man is free." The penalty for him has already been paid in full. Case dismissed." As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, "I won't give up, I will win the next one." I asked Jesus as He gave me my instructions where to go next, "Have you ever lost a case?" Christ lovingly smiled and said, "Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to represent them has received the same verdict as you, ....... Paid In Full. u Author Unknown Permission Granted/South County Churches
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