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Update from Wendy Thirteen years ago, I jumped into the depths of God with both feet and no life preserver. It was only after it seemed that I was at the bottom of the deep end that I realized I had never had any swimming lessons. But God was faithful. Prior to that, God met me in the place of humility. I was bowed before Him, vowing with all earnest sincerity that, "From this day forward, all I want to do is obey Your voice." I knew His voice and I knew that I had not always heeded it. But now, I was ready to do whatever God asked of me. I had no idea what I was signing up for. Before I knew it, God moved me to a new city and reminded me of His calling upon my life. He had previously revealed it to me but it hadn't made any sense before. I was supposed to write books and speak all over the world. For the first time, I realized that this was for Him and His Kingdom. But me? How could this be? Ministry? Huh? The next thing I knew, God was telling me to give away everything I owned and live by faith without asking anyone for anything I need but just seeking first God's Kingdom and His rightousness (Matthew 6:33,) meditating on His Word day and night (Joshua 1:8,) and delighting myself in Him (Psalm 37:4.) If you've ever been in a position where you really really need God to come through for you... and then He does (because He's awesome)... then you have a pretty good idea of what the last thirteen years of my life have been like. God is faithful. Jesus is enough. He never fails. But at first, I hated living this way. I found it dreadfully humiliating and shameful. I didn't understand why God was doing this to me. It wasn't like God sent me to the mission field, or to seminary, or into any other type of "box" that people could get their minds wrapped around because they had seen it before and knew what it was. Instead, it seemed I was a freak and a fanatic who had lost my mind and common sense. People were unkind, uncaring, inconsiderate, accusatory, and cruel. So, with self-righteous self-pity, like Job, I cursed the day I was born. I asked God to stop beating me up and just be done with me if it was going to go on like this. You see, living this way is full of joy unspeakable and full of glory (1 Peter 1:8) but it is also full of hardships, failures, misunderstandings, persecutions, and all manner of trials which God uses to transform us, mature us, and make us like Jesus. He is the Potter, we are the clay. In the early days of obedience with much resistance, I asked God many times about why I couldn't go get a job to provide for myself. I tried to compromise by saying I'd only work a part-time job so I could obey God with the rest of my time while maintaining the dignity of self-sufficiency and not suffering the humiliation of being in need all the time. I begged God to let me work at the Walmart McDonald's (which would be a rather strange place for a former New York City investment banker to work.) But God told me, "I am asking you to live this way willingly now because the days are coming when people will have to live this way against their will." What God wanted from me was willing obedience, willing endurance through trials, and willing faithfulness to what He was asking me to do - nothing more, nothing less - no matter what anyone else thought about it and no matter what it cost me. Willingness to wait upon God for His perfect plan and for Him to fulfill His purposes in His way and in His timing. I finally gave up resisting. For years, it seemed outwardly like nothing was happening at all. The worse it got, the more people rejected and distanced themselves from me. But God was working in the waiting, the seeking, the meditating, and the delighting in Him. He was also working in the pain, the rejection, and the crucifying of my flesh. God never left me and never failed me. The Lord is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. (Psalm 145:17.) In the meantime, God taught me His Word. He began to prophesy through me before I even knew what a prophetic word or a prophet was. He introduced me to His power for deliverance and healing not because I was seeking power or manifestations but because I was seeking Him and that's a part of who He is and what He does. To make a long story short, to this day, I still live by faith in total dependence on God alone. Still seeking His Kingdom, still meditating on His Word, and still delighting in Him. God has been very faithful to me. He has allowed me to co-labor with Him to write books which are all about Him to train His people in His word and ways. He wants His people to know Him. He has sent me (by faith) all over the world to proclaim Jesus, teach His Word, and demonstrate the life of obedience to His voice. He has allowed me to be part of His wonderful healings and miraculous power, from blind eyes being opened, deaf ears being re-created, limbs being grown out, supernatural provision of rain in a time of severe drought when rain season was still months away, accurate prophetic words to people I have never met, and so much more. God is faithful! Jesus is enough! And now, it is a new day. Before, it was as if God asked me to jump into the deep end of the swimming pool. Now, it seems that God is asking me to jump into the deep end of the ocean. The days are upon us which God told me about years ago. Every one of God's children needs to learn to live by faith and obedience to His voice. Every one of God's children needs to know and live His word and His ways. Jesus is the only one worthy of our submission and devotion. He is the only One we will give account to when all is said and done. He is the only One who sets us free from every other captor and invites us to be willingly and completely surrendered to Him. I am still willing because He is still worthy. Here is the conclusion I have come to: It is a privilege to need God. It is a privilege to be mourn over wickedness and the ways of the world. It is a privilege to submit to God and obey Him. It is a privilege to long for justice and the ultimate day of judgment. It is a privilege to show mercy to those who don't deserve it. It is a privilege to be purified in heart by God's process in our lives. It is a privilege to deny ourselves and lay down our lives so that others may come to know Jesus and have peace with God. It is a privilege to be misunderstood, mocked, ridiculed, and rejected for Jesus. For those of us with these privileges, to us belongs the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus is King!

ABOUT THE BOOK Once we say that we believe Jesus, are we guaranteed an eternity spent with the Lord no matter what we choose to say, think, or do afterwards? Does Jesus expect or command our obedience? Is there a difference, in terms of eternal destination, between hell-bound demons who believe Jesus but do not obey Him, verses professing believers who do the same? If you have ever wondered about the answers to these questions, this book is for you. Author Catherine Vitetta digs into the word of God to expose what the scriptures teach about our salvation and lifestyle of faith as followers of Jesus. With accuracy and tender compassion, Vitetta exhorts to examine your faith and your life to see if you are living out the beliefs you profess to have, and to understand what this means for your eternity. Paperback Purchase a paperback from our bookstore. Click Here E-Book Purchase an e-book from our bookstore. Click Here Amazon Prefer buying through Amazon? Click here. Click Here Free Sample Download a free sample of the book. Download Now "It is our Lord’s desire that each one of us spend eternity with Him. However, it is the choices we make on earth and the heart attitudes with which we make these choices that will determine our eternal destination. For those of us who truly love the Lord, we should prayerfully examine what the Word of God has to say about this topic." ABOUT Catherine Vitetta For as long as she can remember, Catherine Vitetta always loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Catherine and her husband, George, had a home church with multiple small community outreaches until George went to be with the Lord in 2022. Now, she is going even deeper in her relationship with the Lord by serving Him in new and unexpected ways, including writing books! It is her desire that this book brings clarity and sheds light on the doctrine of once saved, always saved, so that everyone can endure to the end and receive the fullness of our salvation! Contact Click here to reach out to Catherine directly via email. Email now Giving Click here to contribute to Catherine's minsitry. Contribute Speaking To invite Catherine to speak to your group, click here. Invite For bulk ordering, please visit contact bookstore@manifestinternational.com . Manifest Publications is the publishing division of Manifest International, LLC. Our objective is to help like-minded writers and ministries produce and distribute materials that proclaim Jesus Christ to all the world and equip the global Church for unity and maturity.

Acerca de The Pure Word of God In her early days of living by faith, Wendy read the Scriptures to know God and understand His ways as if her life depended on it... because it did. It still does. Over the course of years of study and devotion, Wendy has continued to limit her focus to the pure Word of God, and encourages everyone to do the same. This said, there have been books along the way that have been encouraging, confirming, and meaningful in her walk with God. Below is a list of some of the books from her own personal journey with Jesus that she would recommend. Devotionals & Courses Devotionals Waiting On God , Andrew Murray My Utmost for His Highest , Oswald Chambers Streams in the Desert , L.B. Cowman Jesus Calling , Sarah Young 100 Days in the Secret Place , Guyon, Fenelon, Molinos Joyful Surrender , Rolland & Heidi Baker Courses Gary Whetstone: School of Biblical Studies Your Liberty in Christ Victory in Spiritual Warfare Healing is for Today True Success Evidence Faith: Jesus’ Life in Action Francis Frangipane In Christ's Image Books Listed by Author Andrew Murray Waiting On God Absolute Surrender Abide in Christ Watchman Nee Sit, Walk, Stand Release of the Spirit Let Us Pray Prayer Ministry of the Church Art Katz Apostolic Foundations True Fellowship The Holocaust: Where Was God? Philip Keller A Shepherd's Look at Psalm 23 Francis Fenelon Let Go Jessie Penn Lewis War on the Saints The Leading of the Lord John G. Lake The Collected Works of John G. Lake Michael Brown Not Afraid of the Antichrist (w Craig Keener) Our Hands are Stained with Blook Rolland & Heidi Baker Birthing the Miraculous Living Under Water Joyful Surrender Visions Beyond the Veil (H.A. Baker) Derek Prince They Shall Expel Demons Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose Oswold J. Smith The Revival We Need The Man God Uses Scot McKnight The King Jesus Gospel Frank Viola From Eternity to Here Finding Organic Church Pagan Christianity Francis Chan Crazy Love Letters to the Church Robert Heidler Messianic Church Arising Apostolic Church Arising Charles Newbold The Harlot Church System All Videos 登入 All Videos 播放影片 分享 整個頻道 此影片 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr 複製連結 複製的連結 搜尋影片... 所有類別 所有類別 People & Blogs 現在播放中 1: The Gospel is the Power - Introduction 12:53 播放影片

Free Study Guide This course will impart an in-context revelation of the Parables of Jesus, in order to know Him and understand His teachings so that you might apply them to your life and do them. In this course, you will learn about: The purpose and wisdom of parables Jesus' parables about the Kingdom of Heaven The foundational parables of Jesus' teachings How parables reveal the mystery of an unexpected Savior The cost of following Jesus and the worth of finding the lost Parables Jesus used to rebuke erring religious leaders Parbles Jesus used to send laborers out into God's harvest field Warnings to stay alert in order to enter the Wedding Feast How to be ready for the end-times and return of Messiah The endurance required for receiving rewards in the world to come Click to Download Study Guide Join participants from all over the world! Course audio Paperback Study Guide Course Materials & Bundles Listen on your preferred podcast provider . Follow to receive updates! These courses are offered free of charge because of generous contributions from people like you. Thank you!!