"THE SNIPER'S SCOPE"

"THE SNIPER'S SCOPE"??? Isn't a sniper's scope used to be sure that the bullet hits the planned target? (For example)...to kill the specified person (during war-time), or the deer, etc. in game hunting?

Yes, that is the function in the physical world.

But in the Spirit, it is a LIFE - GIVING tool!!!

The specific part of the sniper's/hunter's scope that I am writing about here is called the {"cross-hairs" - (looks like a "plus sign")}!!! And, as mentioned above, the scope is used to guide the "aim" so that the bullet (or prayer)will impact the precise point necessary to achieve the desired result.

In the military/game hunting aspect, the accuracy of "the shot" DE-creases as the distance between the shooter and the target IN-creases.

Let's go ahead to the Spiritual Truth now.

In the Spirit the accuracy and precision are NOT affected by the distance. Because GOD is everywhere present. (See Psalm 139:1-12 and Matthew 28:20)That eliminates the problem of distance.

And also from Psalm 139:2-4...GOD knows our every thought before we think it, and our every word before we speak it---so HE knows which truth of His we will need at each and every moment!!! Therefore (HE can and will) guide and enable us to pray that truth for WHOMEVER/WHEREVER it is needed!!!!!!!!!

So...we must Submit/ask HIM to guide and us which truths to pray for whom and when.


We need not be concerned about accuracy/effectiveness ---- because HE PROMISES accuracy in (Hebrews 4:12) --- ---"For the Word of GOD is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

And there is no creature hidden from HIS sight, but all are naked and open to the eyes of HIM to WHOM we must give account."

In summary --- we must submit/ask HIM: how to pray, what to pray --- and TRUST HIM to guide and enable us.

HE also promises the effectiveness of our prayers (from Isaiah 55:11 --- "HIS WORD will NOT come back void, but will complete the assignment for which it is sent, and will prosper in it."

We must look at everyone and every situation through the TRUTHS of what JESUS accomplished on HIS cross!!!!!!!!!

1)READY!!!
2)SUBMIT/ASK HIM WHAT TO PRAY.
3)PRAY FREQUENTLY!!!
4)PRAISE AND THANK GOD FOR HIS ANSWERS, AND FOR THE GLORY HE WILL RECIEVE AS HE ANSWERS!!!!!!!!!

His Word -- Going Out -- And Coming Back to Him!!!

GOD'S WORD.....GOING OUT.......AND COMING BACK TO HIM!!!!!!!!!

"Let the words of Jesus Christ, in all their richness, live in you and make you wise..."...Bringing praise, and worship, thanksgiving, and glory, and honor unto God...And love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control...and blessing and healing to your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers!!! (Colossians 3:15/Galatians 5:22)

"In all their richness..."

Oh, how rich is that???

So rich that all the riches and all the power of all the nations - are less than "dust on his scales" - as compared to his word. (Isaiah 40:15)

So desired, rich and powerful...that our brothers and sister in Jesus Christ in some countries risk themselves, their children and their grandchildren being killed by the government for having just a portion of God's Word.

(That also is a measure of how much the enemy fears God's word.)

So desired by our brothers and sisters, and so feared by the enemy...that in another nation - a pastor painstakingly copied Bible verses on pieces of toilet tissue, rolled it into tiny pieces and gave them to prisoners - who them hid them in cracks in the wall.

When this was discovered by the guards - the pastor was arrested (and most likely executed). The prisoners were tortured.

His Word is so rich and powerful - when it is received humbly and wholeheartedly it will continually transform our hearts, minds and spirits!

Because God says:
(Isaiah 55:11) "So shall my Word be that goes out of my mouth; it shall not return to me void (empty, without fruit), but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."

Jesus!!! O Jesus the living word of God. (John 1:1, 15, Revelation 19:13)

You came to Earth...Jesus Himself said "I speak just as the Father has told me." (John 8:28/12:50)
What did God say in Isaiah 55:11? "Every word that goes forth from my mouth."

Jesus - (when he was tempted by Satan) said:

"It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4)

Jesus said "Your sins are forgiven." (Mark 2:5)

On the cross Jesus said "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." (Psalm 31:5)

And, Jesus said "It is finished." (John 19:30)...

"Your Word...coming back to you, Father..."

Oh but Jesus...You are coming back for us!!!!!

Oh God!!! Your word coming back to you...as prayers, declarations, thanksgiving, praises...ministering to others through our lives - having completed that for which You sent it, and prospering in that for which it was sent."

Let me tell you a story...
Several weeks ago, Mary and I visited two of Mary's aunts - Aunt Jean (age 95), and Aunt Noreen (age 97). (They both are retired teachers.)

Aunt Noreen Blackburn told me a couple of stories about her last two years of teaching (before she retired ) -
(She spoke to her students) -

A) "I can't teach you about the Bible - that is against the rules, but I am going to have my devotional time, and you can listen if you want to."

Later, when she finished, she told them, "If you want to know more - there is a box by the door with Bible lessons in it, you can pick one up as you leave."

After the children left, Aunt Noreen looked - and all the lessons were taken!

She continued doing her devotions, and putting Bible lessons in the box - the children would take them all.

Then children started coming from other classes, saying "I want some of those Bible lessons"!!!

B) One day at school, they brought some little African American children into Aunt Noreen's classroom and said:

"Mrs. Blackburn, these children can't learn anything! But could they just sit in your room so they will have someone to watch over them?"

Aunt Noreen said, "Sure."

[Aunt Noreen said to me (Barry)..."Everybody can learn something, so I asked these children, "Would you like to learn how to type?" They said "Yes."

(Now remember, it had been said "These kids can't learn anything.")

So Aunt Noreen taught them all how to type. First, she taught them how to type accurately; then told them, "Now that you are accurate, practice to increase your speed." (They all did learn to type.)

Fast forward about 30 years...Aunt Noreen was in a shopping mall...She heard someone call her name..." Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Blackburn"...It was an African American gentleman...He introduced himself, his wife and children, and he told Aunt Noreen:

"Mrs. Blackburn, you taught me how to type. That is how I make my living now. And I have a really good life!"...

Oh! Father!!! "Your word coming back to you."!!!

When Jesus Christ - "The word of God" (John 1:14/Revelation 19:13) comes back for us, takes us into heaven....

He will not be void (empty, fruitless).

He will be bringing back to the Father all of us - His children, and all that His Word has accomplished in and through our lives -

The harvest of His Word - will fill - all of heaven!!!

"Let the word of God, in all its richness, live in you and make you wise..." And let His harvest fill all of heaven!!!

Let us read His Word, study His Word, meditate on His Word, declare His Word, proclaim it, share it, email it, text it, sing His Word!!! For the glory of God and His kingdom!!!

Hallelujah!!!

All praise to Jesus Christ!!! (Revelation 5:12)