“I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Clear the way for the Lord’s coming!’” John the Baptist

 John has long since passed away, taken from jail and beheaded

But the cry still stands, who shall point to the risen Christ

There are still people living in a barren wilderness

Tell me who shall speak to them.

And behold He shall make you fishers of men

Who shall pull them from an ocean and sea full of sharks and wolves

'Hear I am send me', comes the cry

Shall you take up the mantle of John and call out to the lost in the wilderness

He the immortal, invisible God only wise has come among you

When you secure the lost from death and the grave

Indeed, is God calling you to speak to sharks and wolves and alter their makeup

Only the wonder working power of the Alimighty God can change a shark to a lion or a wolf to a lamb

Yet do you hear the call of God upon your life

It's a tough challenge I know, but God came so that you can know His power working within you

Both the shark and the wolf live among you

You know them by their deeds and their fruit.

Tell me who shall speak to them. No, indeed it is the powerful working of the deeds of God that shall speak to them not fine words or arguments

God is about to move among you

He shall bring mighty acts and deeds such that niether the shark nor the wolf will be able to deny the awesome power of the living God

And they will turn from their ways and worship the one true living God.

The shark shall become like a lion


and the wolf like a lamb

Niether shall devour the other, for they shall lay down in the hay together

Amen

So the Word became human

So the Word became human

 

He is the Almighty God made flesh

 

Never before has He lived in bodily form among us

 

It was He who spoke and stars sprang into space

 

It was through His power that the sea were rent asunder and water turned to wine

 

It is He who is the Bridegroom and He is waiting for His bride to be ready

 

I am in awe of His deeds for it was He that fashioned me in my mother's womb

 

He was slain before I was ever conceived

 

Yet He the immortal, invisible God only wise lived among us

 

He is calling unto mankind to be adopted into His own special family

 

And He gave up human form to secure our destiny

 

No more is a man destined for the flames of hell

 

But He has bought back the keys to death and grave

 

He is Lord of the living and the dead

 

Be amazed for your destiny and dominion are secure in Him

 

And He desires to offer it to you without cost

 

Reach out to Him today and see if He does not pour out blessing upon blessing into your life

 

He is not difficult to find

 

Nor did He hide Himself away

 

But His presence is within arms reach

 

Let Him grasp hold of your hand today and guide you into your best future

 

For He loves His creation

 

He is alive!

 

Come to me and live says the Lord.

 

Come to me and let me drive away the sin and shame

and usher in righteousness and peace

 

Amen

God sent a man, John the Baptist clothed in rags to point the way

I cannot tell you how I feel about Christ

He was before me and shall be after me

I am in awe of His mighty deeds

He spoke and creation sprang to life

In the beginning, there was nothing, but He the risen Saviour spoke light into the world

Now the tongue has the creative power to build up or tear down

Both life and death come through the tongue

John baptised with water for repentance, but He the risen Christ baptises with fire

He shall burn away everything that is unworthy of Him

Yet more than that the old creation with its shame and drudgery has gone and a new creation stands in its place

Let your joy be complete

Let your soul find a new path

Let Him be your guide and light

He the living God lives inside of you

His creative power is given in full measure

Come to Him and He will make you fishers of men

Yet even now He is asking the Father for blessed power to embolden you

Come close to Him He is not far away

Within arms reach.

Nor does He hide Himself away but stands like a beacon in your midst behind a veil of light for He is light, the light of all men

You see dimly now but soon you shall see in glorious clarity

Cast off your outer garments of pain and sorrow and put the clothing

of joy and peace

Amen

In the beginning the Word already existed

I am the everliving One 

I lived among you

I died but behold I am Alive forever

I was and I am and I am to come 

It was I who created the heavens and the earth

I formed the Sun, the Moon and the starry host

I am always seeking the best for creation

It is I who formed man out of the dust of the earth 

It is I who have numbered the days of man for he rebelled 

Therefore make a good account 

For all men will be judged 

Was it not I who arose and defeated death and hades

 

Behold the grave could not hold Him

For he lives from eternity to eternity

He lives forever more

Was He not the Righteous One who tore the veil in two 

So that sinners could be cleansed and enter the most Holy place

 

Behold I shall make my presence known to all mankind 

Men will be without doubt or excuse for I shall make it plain

I shall appear with righteous justice 

Yet I am patient not wanting men to be destroyed by the flames of hell

Come let me minister to you 

Let me wash your filthy garments and cleanse you 

Let blind eyes see 

Let deaf ears be opened 

Let the lame walk

Let the beggars become rich 

Let lepers be made whole

 

Do you not know?

Have you not heard?

 

He has conqured death 

He purchased man's dominon by His own blood and now offers it back without cost

Do not be alarmed for He is the prince of heavens armies 

His chariots are ablaze with light and are leading His angels in a battle against the forces of this dark world.

Do you not see the heavenly host encamped around you? 

 

Be amazed at His outpouring in these days for He both provides and ministers to those that are His own 

Come into His presence with thanksgiving and courts with praise 

For He desires to bless you with everything planned for you since the beginning

Seek Him today for nobody knows the day or the hour when all will come to completion

 For I tell you now its the day and hour to seek the Lord of Lords and King of Kings

He is not beyond reach 

Simply offer your hand and He shall take it and guide you to your best future 

For I tell you obedience to his will is key.

You need not fear the day or the hour for you have been cleansed and made righteous in His sight.

And even now He intercedes for you in the courts of heaven.

Remember He is Alive for evermore 

None can snatch you away from His grasp 

No evil can take your joy away for you are complete in Him

Amen

 

 

 

 

2 Timothy 3: The End Times

2 Timothy 3 

"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. ² People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, ³ without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, ⁴ treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— ⁵ having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people."

 

Be Glad and Rejoice because you do not belong to such people for you have been declared with Power to be Sons and Daughters of the Living God.

 

Dear Children you have been chosen and marked to be seated in the place of power at God's righthand.

Do you not know who you really are

You are not your own for you have been purchased with a price

You have been redeemed and set free 

I am the Lord of all things, both seen and unseen, both high and low, both big and small

It is I who ordered the stars in their magnitude I made them by my powerful Word.

I know them by name.

It is I who made the Sun and the Moon to mark days and seasons.

And it is I who made man to be body and soul and spirit.

 

Both body and soul will be destroyed, only the spirit remains eternal, for it is the Spirit that gives life to body and soul for without the Spirit, men are dead.

 

But as your name is written in the book of life He has given you life through His Spirit.

It is He who intercedes for you before the righteous judge who shall judge all men both living and dead

Tread where He treads for He leads you on the right path  Walk in His footsteps and you will be blessed.

Amen   

 

He is Mighty and Awesome

Psalm 24

Of David. A psalm.

 

1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;

 

2 for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.


3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?
 

4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.


5 They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior.
 

6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob.


7 Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
 

8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
 

9 Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
 

10 Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty he is the King of glory.

 

 I am the Lord: You are mine, together with all you survey.

Trust in me and worship my name and I will bless you in these days.

 

The King of Heaven has come By Him you cry ABBA Father.

He alone is worthy to be praised.

He is Strong and Mighty in battle.

None can defeat him for He is the Lord of Heavens Armies.

He alone is God Almighy.

He alone is deliverer.

He alone is Savior. 

 

I alone have defeated that ancient serpent called the devil.

I took back the keys of Hades and Sheol.

See the false prophet and the antichrist are already in chains 

 

No longer does the dominion of Man belong to the evil one.

For the risen Christ bought it with His blood.

Come exchange your sorrow for joy and your weeping for laughter.

For He is Justice and He is Fire.

Surely He will Judge rightly.

And throw away the chaff and the dross.

 

Come I shall pour out everything planned for you in good order and due season.

Nothing shall be be left undone 

For I am both Author and Finisher

 

He wrote the books of creation  and He knows how it ends 

Surely you can trust the perfector and the finisher 

 

Amen 

 

No time like Now

 I am the ever-present God 

There is none like me!

Though I am patient with men 

There will come a day when I will Judge 

I tell you there is day called today

and a moment called now 

In which to seek the God who made you 

I am chasing you down, running after you 

I am a merciful God 

I show mercy to all mankind

I created all things 

Can you not see?

Do you not know?

It is I who formed you from the dust of the earth.

and to that dust you shall return

You are here for a brief moment and then no more.

Do not think there will be a tomorrow 

For I tell you today and now is that most hallowed moment in which to seek your God.

No one knows the day or the hour that life will cease 

So make today count toward your eternal reward 

Did you not know there is a mansion awaiting my servants who do due dilligence 

Yet even now there are some of you who will escape as through flame 

You will get your reward sure enough

But remember this with the measure you give so shall it be measured

For it is your level of faith which shall be tested 

And remember faith without deeds is dead

Show me your faith and I will show you my deeds

Surely I shall answer you with mighty acts.

Trust in me and I shall work within you 

I shall make you complete 

There will be nothing left undone 

Amen 

 

  

 

Ancient of Days

I heard the Lord say

 

"I am the Ancient of Days 

I am before time and after time 

I spoke all  things into being 

By my Word all things, seen and unseen were created

I shall tarry with men till all things have been fulfilled.

Then the end will come 

But you need not fear 

For I am the everliving one who is without end

I am the one who renews all things and keeps created things in order

You shall live and exist in me 

For I chose you to be with me before time began

There was a time when you were dead, but behold I have given you life 

I am from everlasting to everlasting and I have chosen you to be my friend 

Do not be alarmed when I tell you that all things must end 

This broken world shall end and I shall create a new world fit for my people

I know you!

I know everything about you 

For I formed you in your mothers womb

I have counted the stars in their vast array and know them by name

I am running after you 

chasing after you 

There is nowhere to hide from my presence

I am in the depths and in the heights

I am in the valley and the mountain

I am in the depths of the sea and soar with the eagle.

I am with the blind and the deaf 

for it is I who am their guide

I speak my desires to them

I shall grant favour upon favour to my people 

For I am Father."

Amen. 

 

 

Become Holy

Heb 2:11.

So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.

The family of God is growing everyday 

And our purpose is to share our very selves with a broken world 

For we are the temple of the living God 

He dwells within us 

Our hearts joined with his Heart 

His Spirit within us giving us life

Whom the Son sets free, shall be free indeed.

There is one new creation out of both Jew and Gentile. 

The wall of hostility has been broken down.

Together we are stronger together, than either of us apart 

Together we are one people, under God

Let us speak and act as one kingdom under God 

Both Jew and Non Jew alike share in His glory and peace

The Family of God is One 

He is the Almighty

He is Life and He is Peace

Who does not understand from everything that has been made, that there is, a God in heaven?

Who does not percieve the ever living One?

How can you say there is no God?

When you yourself cry out to Him in times of desperation and great need.

Surely He himself is beside you, when you reach out and call on His Almighty Name

He is not out of reach

Just reach out your hand and you will find Him.

He is ready to meet you with an open heart and an open hand 

Whatever He has is yours 

He has given you His own Spirit by which you cry ABBA Father 

Shall He not come among you and grant favour upon favour.

He the Almighty living God calls you freind

He the Almighty God calls you brother and sister.

And He is both pleased and honoured to do so

Surely it is time to walk the walk of faith and bring yourself into His most Holy Presence 

AMEN

 

A firm foundation

Jer 17:8.

"They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water.

Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.

Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit."

 

 Dear friend, 

 

As long as you grow up emersed in the crystal clear waters of life 

Your circumstances be they stormy or desert like 

you will not come to harm  

As you journey through life you will remain fruitful and your bows will remain strong and sturdy 

even in the strongest of gales

You will produce a good crop and be fruitful till old age

All of creation will be blessed because of you

For you are my child and you are highly revered among your peers because of the light that shines from you

You are a beacon and a lighthouse for your fellow traveler

The God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob, will guide you along your path

Follow their light for it shall steer a course to the finish over mountains and through uncharted seas 

To the destination planned for you since before the foundation of the world 

Let Him guide your choices and steer your path

For He knows all things and sees your life laid out before Him like a book 

He knows where your headed and knows how it all ends so you can be sure His commands 

are sure and true.

Amen  

  

  

All about the God of Heaven

Hebrews 1:1

"Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets."

 

He created the Universe through His Almighty Son

Who is prince of peace, and from everlasting to everlasting!

He is the first born among all creation 

He lives for all eternity but died a criminals death on a cross

He tore the veil from top to bottom  

All men who truely believe can now enter the Most hallowed place

He is immortal, invisible, God only wise

And by his continuing powerful Word and command  the Universe is held together 

Who shall not honour His Name!

May the God of wonders open his eyes to the Almighty One!

Seek first His kingdom and rightousness 

And he shall add to you, beyond measure, all things planned for you since the dawn of time 

And this is not a trivial matter 

For He seeks to place back into your hands, the dominion of mankind

He shall grant to you all power and authority

lost to all mankind since the time of the first Adam.

Do not shy away from your destiny or hide your light away 

But put it on display for all to see

Surely, He shall bless you with an abundance 

For that is His good pleasure!

He is working behind the scenes to advance His flock and his followers.

Take him at His word when he says.

" I shall seek after you with all my heart for I am weeping for those who are perishing."

He is forever faithful God and He is within you .

For He saw fit to grant you spiritual life which forever  feeds the soul.

Take good care of your soul for it is the means by which you interact with both the world around you.

(outside the body) and within your very being. 

Does your soul thirst for the things of God?.

Does your mind crave the knowledge of God?.

Do you seek wisdom, council, power and might?.

Who shall not revere His name?.

For He is from everlasting to everlasting.

He shall in these days pour out such a blessing into your life.

That You will not have room enough to contain it.

So fill you cup with the oil of Joy, and let Him speak His Word into you very soul.

Amen.

Wind and Flame

Hebrews 1:7
Regarding the angels, he says, “He sends his angels like the winds,his servants like flames of fire.”

I heard the Lord say

I am the God who made all things

It is I who fashioned man out of the dust of the earth 

It is I who hung the earth on nothing

It is I who burns with holy fire

surely it time to send the wind and the flame.

I shall blow your enemies away like dust 

Ask me 

I shall not hold back 

Your enemies strength shall be broken

Remember 

My friends are your friends 

And my people you people

Do not be alarmed when I say I am sending wind and fire

for I am Justice and I am fire

I shall burn and scorch away anything in you or close to you that is not of me

Do not be alarmed 

you will lose the witch and the frenemy who have attached themselves to you 

I shall expose your demons 

I shall bring down the evil kings 

I shall smite the prince of darkness and the jezebel who haunts you  

And I shall make you great among your peers

None will be like you 

For you have a friend in God

Your life is about to change there is a new season coming 

I shall send the wind and the fire

Amen  

Come join with me and see the world change

I heard the Lord say 

Hear me my child I am God. Mighty and wonderous.

There is none to compare with me

I cause the sun to shine and moon to circle the earth.

Do not be alarmed when I say that all things will cease

The sun will no longer shine and rains fall no longer.

Seek me and yearn for my salvation 

For I offer it to you without cost

There will come a day when time itself will cease 

There will be no growth 

everything will come to an end 

crops won't be harvested

There will be no more tears

No more pain 

No more sorrow

Grief will come to an end 

Yet, I say to you:  joy will be yours on that day, for I am the God of renewal 

Both heaven and earth will pass away but my kingdom shall remain 

Seek to know me, as I know you!

Every hair on your head is numbered 

I know your inmost parts 

I am not hard to find

Nor do I hide my presence away from you 

Yet you sense my presence like morning mist 

Trust me the Son shall burn away the mist with his light 

He shall turn your mourning to dancing and you grief to Joy 

He is Alpha and Omega  

He is the first and the last

Surely I shall bless you with abundance and plenty 

For I am the God of the Harvest

Come seek me, join your hand with mine 

And I shall guide you into your first and best future 

For all your days were written in my books before the foundation of the world

Do not be afraid for I am pleased to grant you a visitation.

I shall meet you and I shall greet you with open arms 

You have sought me for a long time 

I tell you today is the day of new beginnings

Your situation is about to change 

Be ready for that most hallowed moment when I shall be glad to pour out into your lap 

Riches aplenty from my heavenly kingdom

Be blessed in all you do today 

Amen     

I the Lord of hosts am your healer

 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.

Hebrews 11:6 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/heb.11.6.NLT

Here I am. 

I have come to give you life.

Believe in me and watch as I pour out blessing into your life   

Come seek me and I shall make myself known to you 

I shall accomplish all things in proper time 

Trust me to provide in that hallowed moment 

I tell you now is the time to reach out your hand and join it with mine 

As a parent guides a young child across the road and teaches them the highway code 

So, I will teach you the ways of my Kingdom and shall guide you around obstacles

Be of good cheer, for with me, you can be confident, for I know all things: past , present , and future.

I know what lies ahead for you. But remember there is an ancient enemy called the serpent and the devil and satan who wants to make your journey unyeildingly harsh, But fear not for I have overcome him.

I bought back the dominion of man with my own blood. 

And choose to offer back to you without cost.   

You will not be required to climb the mountain before you, for I am the God who casts mountains into the sea.

Do not be alarmed that some obtain their miracle in short time and for you it takes longer 

Some answers come like breeding rabbits!

Did you know elephants take two years from conception to birth?

Abraham and Sarah were O.A.P's before they got their miracle

So keep your faith strong for I am a guiding light and a safe refuge from strong stormy seas.

 Amen       

 

 

 

The God of fulfillment and certainty

 I am the God of fulfillment and certainty

Believe me when I tell you all things shall reach final fulfillment

My Word never fails, for I am trustworthy and you can be sure of my supporting ways

Draw close to me and I shall act 

Do not be alarmed for I am going to move in your midst 

I shall cause you to rise 

I shall cause you to see, your blind eyes will be opened

There shall be fire and sulphur

There shall be rocks and ash

One shall be swept away to my heavenly kingdom but another shall remain 

I am the righteous judge who decides your case but your advocate is working on your behalf.

He is pleading your case before me 

Surely I shall bring to a close the books of heaven 

I shall write the final chapter and the books shall be closed.

Indeed all things have been concluded

Yet I am patient, not wanting any to be destroyed

Surely I shall show kindness and be merciful to all my creation

For I am the God who formed you. 

I know you. Every hair of your head has been numbered. All your parts are known to me

Be amazed at my dealings with men

For my ways are yes and amen 

I shall come among and you together with me you shall judge, even the angels shall come under our rulings and edicts

We shall be as one head among the nations for you shall share my power and govern with foresight and integrity for you have gained the favor of the most high God

Amen

New Beginnings

 I am the God of the new day

It is I that cause the sun to rise and set

I cause the grass to grow and the rose to bud

Every day is provided as an opportunity to grow in the knowledge of me

So seek me and my kingdom

Be sure I am more than able to meet your every need

Let those who are lame throw away their mats.

Let the blind put aside their guide dogs and sticks

Let the poor in spirit be glad for the riches of heaven belong to them

Surely I shall be glad to grant you favor from on high

You shall rejoice when I make myself known to you for I delight to commune with my people

See I have stationed angels around you and they have keys that will unlock closed doors and they shall offer them to you

I am the God who makes the crooked straight

I am the God who makes the rain and the snow

I make the desert bloom and grapes ripe for harvesting

See this very day you shall begin the path to greatness

It is I who is sovereign over all

No enemy is able to stand before me every knee shall bow

So offer your life to me and watch my outpouring

Amen

Angels of light with a message

I heard the voice of the Lord. 

 

See, I am sending angels of light with a message of caution for my people

Take heed of my message for the  evil one loves to disguise himself and will decieve many

He will cause you to speak and act out of panic and insecurity 

Believe me, I shall bring serenity and peace amidst turmoil 

The world may collapse around you and many will lose their peace but you come close to me and 

I shall draw close you and indeed shall dwell within you 

learn to think my thoughts and speak my words 

for my thoughts are not your thoughts and my words are not your words 

Man's thoughts and words fail 

but my words remain and are powerful to demolish strongholds and principalites 

speak a message of destruction to that problem that blights your life 

the evil one will try to intimidate and cause fear to rise up within you 

but remain strong for my powerful word dwells within your heart 

Amen

Prophesy equips you to live in a warzone

 1Ti 1:18

Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord’s battles.

 

Maybe no one has spoken a prophetic word over you before but all prophetic words equip the hearer to make a good effort in warfare but not against flesh and blood. But against the dark powers against strongholds against principalities and thrones and powers against evil princes and kingships.

You have been given a spiritual arsonal the like of which you have not yet fully explored.

I am the ever living one 

 

It was I who created all things I hold the earths storehouses in my hand and release rain and snow in proper time and season.

 

I cause the grass to grow and the buds to sprout.

 

It is I who made the sun the moon and the stars and hold the universe together with a mere thought.

 

My thoughts about you are these 

 

You are my child who is destined for greatness 

 

You shall speak to the leaders of men and not be held back from gaining influence over the schemes of men for I place both men and women of faith in high and mighty places.

 

You will gain the ear of princes and the kings of earth

 

You will not be lacking in zeal or fire for I inhabit the praises of my people and make them great in power and strength 

 

Though a thousand come to slay you not one hair of your head will be lost for It is I the Lord of heavens armies who will scatter them to the four winds 

 

I shall breathe and cause the winds to blow your enemies away 

 

You will stand tall and proud

 

You will be the first among many who shall spring forth from obscurity 

 

Those who the world conciders nothing will become great men and women of influence.

I shall cause a stirring among the peoples of earth 

 

From darkness I shall call them forth 

 

They will carry my light into the darkness from which they came 

 

Amen 

 

You die twice : The second death

My child I am the LORD OF HEAVENS ARMIES

 

I have already defeated that ancient serpent who prowls around seeking someone to devour 

 

He is a liar, a thief, and a murderer

 

Nothing he says or does is trustworthy.

 

Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed in your mind by the power of the Holy Spirit. Prove yourself to be a good workman of the Gospel, for faith without deeds is dead.

See, I have imprisoned the false prophet and the beast in chains in the lake of fire.

where they are in everlasting torment 

Rev 20:10

And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

 

Rev 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Your life is like an open book before me: everything you have done

Trust me you will see your loved ones again: those who were in Christ when they entered death.

Those who are not in Christ shall be destroyed in  the second death 

Rev 2:11

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

Rev 20:6

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Rev 20:14

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

Rev 21:8

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

 

You need not be afraid of the second death for it has no power over the those who are being saved:those whose names are in the Lambs book of life.

 

There is a future which can be avoided 

You need not go there

Have you not heard my voice calling in midst of the darkness. 

For my Light shines as a beacon for lost travellers

Have you not seen?

Do you not percieve?

I have defeated death and hell, it is I who took back the keys, and secured man's dominion. It is I who shall release the prisoners from darkness and bondage. The Righteous Judge shall prevail and the Advocate who pleads for you shall be a faithful witness for you. Indeed He stands in the prisoners dock ready to face the judge in your place. And yet more than that He took the punishment that was meant for you.

You need not fear the Righteous Judge for He is full of Peace and Joy and Gladness

He is a man of Peace: He seeks to offer you without limit, a knowing that is is beyond words. The truth shall set you free

He is a man of Joy: His Joy is full of compassion and mercy for you. He does not desire that anyone should be lost.

His heart is Glad: The Righteous Judge Has rendered a Not Guilty verdict over you. He is glad to do so 

He has secured a 'get out of jail free card' The price has been paid for you by His own Son and this from the before the foundation of the earth.( before the earth was made ).

The evil one does not have the monopoly over your life. He is liar and thief and murderer.  

Amen

As for the Jew as for the Christian

Rom 2:28
For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision.

No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.

Have you been baptized in water? Have you been circumcised? Do you read your bible? Attend church every Sunday? Do you preach or have a public ministry?

Why do you do those things? Let me be honest I got baptized in water to please a family member not because I had any understanding of its meaning. I went through the preparation with the pastor and when asked to confess my faith I simply said what would be acceptable. I even came out of the water completely dry. How did THAT happen? Yes, I have a certificate of baptism but it means nothing, it's completely useless to save me.

Now over time, I have understood the true meaning of water baptism I have grown in wisdom and understanding. And developed a deep personal faith. Does my experience invalidate my baptism? No, because mere ritual means nothing. So, from personal experience, I can tell you that following along or playing lip service to the traditions and rituals and belief in the doctrines of men and of the church will not save you.

True spirituality has nothing to do with ritual or external signs: what you wear or what you do or what has been done in the flesh (to your body) circumcision, baptism, and such, 

For me, membership in a church, being the missionary president ( a previous church), and the outward ritual of baptism came long before the inner work of Christ. Romans chapter 6 particularly verse 3 has a lot to say about baptism I will cover that another time. 

I'm not saying traditions are bad in and of themselves I welcome some traditions but they should not replace a lifestyle of obedience to God's Word and the teaching of the Holy Spirit. Indeed the Lord and the Spirit are one and the same. This is the triune God in action.

2Co 3:17
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.  

What matters is the state of the heart! By that, I mean the inner work of Christ for God's kindness leads men to repentance 

Whilst fellowship, bible reading, and singing and such are necessary for growth and social cohesion that alone will not save you.  The church (Body of Christ) is not a social club. You may indeed be well-balanced in the life you lead. Even the ungodly have a form of fellowship, a shared and common worldview, and social cohesion and are well-balanced but they will not inherit eternal life or share in the truth of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 

Be sure to lean on Him. 

Ask yourself what religious things you do now or have done, out of mere habit that are of no use? I don't mean disciplines: those things that you have cultivated that are of genuine spiritual benefit to you or those around you. But those things that you do just because of mere tradition and ritual or because that's the way it has always been done. Or in my case, you had no understanding of what the ritual or ceremony meant and were simply performing for the benefit of men 

Amen