Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered up—which represented the Spirit of Religion that blinded Israel. Once Jesus gave His life on the Cross and judged Satan, the Church grew expediently. (Fig tree account is in Matthew 21 and Mark 11). Jesus cursed (judged) the tree. Thank GOD Jesus judged Satan, and as believers, we win in the Courts of Heaven. God is our Judge. He has the final say.

But be reminded, don’t be like Satan and be the accuser, one who betrays people, or withholds information that could set someone free. Don’t look for something to blast someone out about. Satan entered the heart of Judas and he betrayed the Son of God. Jesus said it would have been better that Judas was not born.

In the natural, when anyone steps out to take territory from the enemy, the accuser looks for something to accuse. He will study your past—and can move in the hearts of people who are walking in darkness to be used as an accuser themselves. He can even work through believers. 

For example, when a person steps out to run for any political office—Satan begins to operate through people to study their past, to look for something or someone to accuse to damage that person. Satan attacks anything and anyone who is Kingdom minded and taking territory from him. 

We must learn to attack sin and systems. Good people can get into office and have right heart attitudes, but get caught up in the system. It’s not too late for the CHURCH to arise and stand against the enemy. We must unite together in prayer and walk in God’s love. I have often heard that the church is the only army that attacks her own. 

Rest assured—GOD HIMSELF judges all. He wants the church (the ecclesia) to step out in her God-given authority as the Body of Christ—soon to be His Bride at His return—and make decrees against the spirits operating behind the scenes. 

You might be asking…how do I do that? First, repent from any sin in your own life (wrong thoughts, deeds, actions). Repent for all wrong heart attitudes and motives. Repent for your family bloodline and history of sin—unknown and known. Repent for all negative confessions about yourself or someone else. Repent for not forgiving yourself—because if you are born-again, the enemy will try to heap shame and condemnation on you because of your past. If you are born-again, you are BLOOD BOUGHT by THE LAMB—JESUS CHRIST. There is great power in the Blood of Jesus. The same resurrection power that raised Jesus up lives inside you as a believer. 

The Blood of Jesus answers every accusation from the Courts of Heaven. God Himself has the final say. Don’t fall for the trap of coming alongside anyone who purports to be a Christian but destroys the Body of Christ.

We must arise as the army of Christ. Don’t turn on one another and be used by Satan. Stand strong, pray for one another, love one another—realizing that every single person on the planet is like Barabbas…the one that was freed instead of Jesus.  That is a picture of our redemption in the natural.

I don’t know what you’re walking through—but I pray GOD will give you such tenacity and boldness to find your five smooth stones to face the giants in your life. Run toward the enemy knowing the GOD of all creation is with you. Pray, worship, inquire of the Lord, obey Him…Pursue the enemy, and without fail, you shall recover all. (1 Samuel 30:8). 

God is with us! 

Love,

Deborah 

BOOKS FOR ENCOURAGEMENT:

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose)

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…a modern day resurrection story—

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)

Available on Amazon, www.starministriesinc.com and other on-line distributors. Can order in bookstores as well.

“And your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left” (Isaiah 30:21). 

It’s important to heed warnings from God. It’s like driving your car down the road, seeing a sign that says “Detour,” “One Way,” “Curve Ahead,” and heeding the signs to avoid getting into an unsafe situation. It’s the same in our walk with God. 

God sends signs and warnings along our path in life as well. If you will heed the warnings, you will be able to safely remain on course. Always follow peace in your heart and you will be going in the right direction. 

Always listen to God—obey the leading of His Holy Spirit. Only God can be counted on to never fail you. If you have failed to heed a warning or several from God, there is still hope. Take time to read 1 John 1:9. 

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

When trouble starts in life, too often people listen to the wrong people—the naysayers. Don’t listen to the “What if’s” from other people. Keep your trust in God, your focus on Him, and seek the LORD for His direction…even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Don’t react—stay calm—stay in peace—and wait on the Lord. Trust Him! 

“As for you, be calm and cool and steady” (1 Timothy 4:5). 

With God, all things are possible. In 2012, the LORD allowed me to see the stop sign above on the corner of Vail Avenue and Randolph Road in Charlotte. It was in a time of great need–my husband was in the hospital at Mercy. God raised him from death, healed him from two strokes, and walked with us through his two open heart surgeries. God was faithful then and He is still faithful today. If you need encouragement, take time to read A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat) …available on Amazon, www.starministriesinc.com, xulon.com and other book distributors. It will give you increased faith to believe God for anything. Make sure to pray the confession prayer inside the book. Always read God’s Word…abide In Christ through prayer and study. It will change your life forever. 

God bless you and stop worrying. God is in control. I don’t know what you’re walking through, but God is with you. He is full of mercy and grace and brings justice to all. The Blood of Jesus covers you–the Blood answers from the Mercy Seat in Heaven–as believers in Christ, we are seated with Him in heavenly places–and we win in the Courts of Heaven. 

HIS LOVE and mine, 

Deborah Starczewski 

BOOKS FOR ENCOURAGEMENT

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed And Know  Your Purpose)…a great in-depth book on God’s plan for your life and moving forward after heart-wrenching experiences. You can move from drama to destiny by turning to Jesus. A great read for couples and those seeking to get married. 

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the amazing ways the LORD led will keep you turning the pages and give you a glimpse of the amazing love of Father God. A must read for all. A modern day resurrection story. 

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)…a must read for all.

You may be worried, stressed out, angry, depressed, or just flat not realize what is going on. You may be caught up in complaining and murmuring due to watching too much media. You may be living life on top of the world in a manmade bubble and not be concerned at all, but the person with his or her eyes open recognizes something is changing drastically. 

With all the floods, fire, and destruction that has happened across America, we must know and understand the warnings. Are we living in the last of the last days that the Bible warns us about? The Scriptures teach that there will be an end to human history as we know it. It will not be the end of the world, but the end of the world system as we know it. 

I find it interesting that the recent hurricane named IRMA means “world.” Could it be that we witnessed a storm against the world system that is dominated by evil as a natural manifestation? I believe so. God is sending warning after warning, confirmation after confirmation, for people to be prepared for eternity. 

We live in a world that operates with the laws of nature. If you fall off a bicycle, you will hit the ground. If you jump off a building, you will most likely kill yourself. The law of gravity is in operation. Hurricanes, and earthquakes occur with the natural release of pent-up energy, as well as fault lines being in the earth for movement. It is not wisdom to build a house on a fault line no more than it is wisdom to build a development in a flood plain. One may end up in a heap of ashes, while the other will eventually be flooded over time. 

We live in a fallen world because of sin—the fall of mankind in the Garden of Eden. God sent His Son Jesus to redeem all mankind. He came as a baby, but He is coming back as the KING of kings and LORD of lords…where His Kingdom will reign forevermore. 

The Bible teaches that Satan is “the prince of this world” (John 12:31) and, “the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient” (Ephesians 2:2). Satan knows his time is short and he is in constant conflict with God while pursuing his deadly plan. The war in the heavens that is happening is manifesting on earth in storms, wars and rumors of wars, and multiplied destructions. 

We all need God. Without Him, there is no hope for humanity. The enemy was defeated on the Cross at Calvary, but as believers, we must stand up and use our God-given authority and influence in the earth. 

The Bible warns us of changing times and easily discernible signs that will occur at the end of the age. Jesus said in Matthew 24 that there would be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes, but He also said that these would only be the beginning. Jesus said that people “will betray and hurt each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase in wickedness, the love of most will grow cold” (Matthew 24:10-12). 

Jesus added: “This gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14). 

Because of increased technology, this is a very real possibility of reaching the whole world before the end of this century. If you are led by the Lord, you can go to our website: starministriesinc.com and click on worldwide outreach to give a one time donation or become a monthly partner and help us reach the nations with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

With the warnings from the government to be prepared and evacuate with the recent storms, it is a natural manifestation of what will one day occur. Jesus will call us home. Are you prepared to meet Jesus? Are you ready for Christ’s return? Make sure today. 

“Heavenly Father, I ask You to heal every heart, wipe away every tear, and bring about full restoration where the enemy has stolen. Bring about revival across the nations and turn America back to You again. I ask You Lord to open blind eyes to see the truth and the times in which we live. I thank You Father God for the Holy Spirit who convicts the world of sin. Touch every heart to turn to You. In Jesus’ precious name, I pray.” 

Amen.”

#Pray 

HIS LOVE AND MINE, 

Deborah Starczewski

Books for Encouragement:

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the miraculous account that will keep you turning the pages and give you increased faith to believe God for anything. 

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose)…learn how to move from drama to destiny, pain to purpose, a mess to a message of hope, and from trials to triumph through turning to Jesus Christ. 

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?) …a must read for all.

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, www.starministriesinc.com, and other distributors.