Be Careful How You Choose

When you give thoughts to marriage, you must be very careful how you choose your "running mate".  It is similar to choosing a candidate for vice president.  You both must be of the same mind.  Choose your wife or your husband, in terms of til death do you part.  Men, you are a cultivator of your wife and family.  You and your wife are to be on the same page at all times.

Remember this one thing:  If your wife is motivated by sensual needs and worldly desires when you first meet her,  then you have to feed into that emotional part of her. While she is your wife,  unless she is converted to the kingdom mindset,  the husband is to cultivate his wife.  By doing so, they both will have the same mindset.  Remember what God's Constitution states:  "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.  For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness?  And what communion has light with darkness?"  There are so many pastors and leaders that are catering to their wives sinful desires.  To the point that they are missing God's message for their lives.  Do you know of someone in that situation?  They have become unstable in all their ways.  Many of us get married before we have a solid concept of the kingdom.  Keep in mind, you got married while you were unbelievers.  One of you got converted and the other remained the same.  Maybe even worse.  Remember, the king wants us to be of one mind.  "Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgement".  Always remember, if you are considering a life-long partner, keep in line with the Word of God. Never allow your feelings dictate your selection or judgment.

II Corinthians 6:14  I Corinthians 1:10
~~W.R. Luchie

The Two Worlds In Which We Live

Allow me to share with you the two worlds that we reside in concerning marriage and divorce.  In this, Jesus the Christ points out that God's original creation and Moses decree that allowed divorce where operating in two different worlds.  He stated that God made a male and a female; and He intended for a man to leave his parents and be joined permanently to his wife.  After that, they will be "two whole individual people joined into a oneness bigger than both of them".  Read what God's Constitution stated concerning male and female through Adam:  And Adam said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called woman because she was taken out of man.  Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and they shall become one flesh".

Keep this in mind, it was possible for a man and a woman who knew no sin to become totally one, and Jesus the King stated this:..."Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so.  And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery".  Now, keep in mind, Jesus was saying, "As far as I am concerned, the people of the world system can legally marry one another and live together but God their Creator and their Source didn't marry them; which is God.

Here is something for you to really think about.  If you truly believe what you have read concerning the King's Word (meaning the Bible) then you will go out of your way to obey it, regardless of what the world system may say or do concerning marriage.  God created marriage and its institution.

Genesis 2:23-24  Matthew 19:8-9
~~W.R. Luchie

Standing on His Word, Regardless  of the Chaos

We live in the midst of a world where men who claim to know God, live lives in chaos--men who are taking their own lives, having affairs with other men's wives, making a choice to become gay, leaving their wives and families,   preachers who are reluctant and afraid to preach the pure Gospel of the Kingdom because of what the world's system may do or say.  The question is, where do you stand when it comes to the King's Word?  We are living in the days when parents are not training their children anymore.  Instead, they want to become their friend.  We are living in the days where males aren't men, because they lack a real father image in the home.  My question to you, again, where do you stand in the midst of this chaos?

Children are out of control, sometimes to the extreme of killing their parents, in part because the father is either absent from the home or the father and husband has lost his masculinity and rightful authority to a society that seeks to castrate him.  There are several other reasons why our children are losing their grip on life. 

Do you remember what King Jesus stated while He was here on earth, concerning the last days?  Well, here is a synopsis:  Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"   And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.  For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.  And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.  For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.  All these are the beginning of sorrows.  

Keep this in mind, this is just the beginning of sorrows.  So stay in the Word of God and live by His principles and precepts.

Matthew 24:3-8
~~W.R. Luchie

How to Manage Power

Where do you stand when it comes to authority and power?  Do you know how to handle it?  Or are you one of those individuals who just acts without thinking?  One of the false concepts of authority that led to its misuse and abuse is that power is synonymous with authority (meaning that they are the same).  That is not true.  I see this more and more in religious leaders and those who hold a position of authority in the church. Many people have come to see authority as a greater strength that is able to subdue others.

Allow me to share this with you.  Power is the capacity to move something by force or energy, whether it is an object, an idea or a person.  It is the ability to cause, activate, initiate, transform or impact.  Power can be exercised through position, knowledge, strength, force, integrity, influence, personality or threats.  But keep this in mind, power isn't the same thing as authority.  The difference is that true authority is always sanctioned, or authorized.  Whereas power can be illegitimate or even unauthorized.  Do you remember what the devil told Jesus? Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

This temptation was an attempt to offer Jesus the King power by the wrong means.  Always remember, Satan's methods involve a detour around God's purpose that He has for your life--an inducement to "take the easy way" to power.

Luke 4:5-6
~~W.R. Luchie

What Are You in Pursuit Of? 

When you are in pursuit of the Kingdom, nothing else really matters.  I learned that the hard way.  I have learned this:  when people violate the principles of authority, it is usually because they didn't have a foundational understanding of what genuine authority really is.  I realize that many individuals who have great gifts, talents, dreams and promises have destroyed their future by failing to implement these principles.  For example:  many individuals pursue prosperity or fame for their own selfish desires.  But these pursuits are not authentic.  Instead, people should be pursuing their inner authority, their purpose for being here on earth.  They will discover that when they do, prosperity and health will arrive at their doorstep.  Our prosperity is found in our Creator and Source.  This is why Jesus made this statement:

"But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you".  There are so man (so-called believers in Christ) that have given up obeying God's Word for possessions.  

Pursue your purpose.  Submit your will to the One who has given you another start.  Your prosperity is found where your authority is.  Keep in mind, true authority is the right and the power to be who you were created to be.  

Seek the Kingdom and discover your purpose and that will please the King.

Matthew 6:33
~~W.R. Luchie

The Self-Surrender of The Christ

Jesus was committed to proclaiming the Kingdom to the world.  His focus was on self-surrender.  After being tempted of the devil in the wilderness, the King's first and only message was the Kingdom of God.  Now the first necessity of entrance into the Kingdom of God is self-surrender to the Father's Will.  So His first assignment was to preach the Kingdom.  Read:  From that time Jesus began to preach and to say "Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand".  In order for one to truly live and serve the King, you must first surrender your selfish will for His divine Will.  Jesus Himself uncovering the nature of His Father and the nature of the Kingdom of God, also obeyed the law of self-surrender.  Having said that, what about your full surrender to the King?  Remember, God the Father gave all authority to Jesus, who is King of Kings and Lord of Lord.  Do you recall what Christ stated to His disciples?  "...All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Now I want you to notice, He didn't say "making Christians" which is a religion. He said "make disciples" (learners).  Once you read, study and embrace God's Word, you and His Word will become one.  I am an example of that last statement.

So God, His Word and man become one.  This is important, and it is most definitely true and not debatable:  if you surrender yourself, you will live.  But if you refuse to surrender yourself, you will decay and perish.

For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it.

Matthew 7:17  Matthew 28:18-20  Mark 8:35
~~W.R. Luchie

Your Praise Affects You

In this fallen world, we as human beings have highs and lows.  If you are anything like myself, there are times when you would rather be left alone in your situation or environment.  Please remember this one thing:  God and the King, are the same all the time.  Read what God's Constitution states "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever".  But always remember, you are not. This is the reason why you  need the stability of the King's unchanging presence to keep your world in balance.  You need someone who is and always will be there and be the same every day, all day.

Our days are like a yo-yo that goes up and down... sometimes higher, sometimes lower.  This is never true of our King Jesus.  His days are always good, and up.  He is there all the time with the same attitude, the same perspective and the same abilities.  His presence in your day is quite important and very necessary.  Remember this:  it is important that you create the perfect atmosphere in which He can dwell.  Do not fill your mind with vain foolishness.  Read what it states in God's Constitution:  "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trust in You".  If you notice, your mind must stay on His Word.  This comes through a renewing of the mind.  Read what God's Word states through Paul:  "And do not be conformed to this World, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God".

If you want the full effect of your praise, stay in the Word.

Hebrews 13:8  Isaiah 26:3  Romans 12:2
~~W.R. Luchie

Always Praise the King

When you put God's Word first in your life, you will discover that praising Him comes naturally.  In essence, no matter what is going on in your life, if you will invite the King into your day through praise, He will fill your life with Himself. Just remember, keeping God's Word active in your life causes praise to come naturally to you.  You will find that the words "make my day" become more than a cliche.  The Apostle Paul wrote these words:  And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose".  Remember this one thing.  When God's plan and purpose are worked out in your life, every day and all day becomes a good day.  Regardless of what may come against you are a citizen of good standing with the King.

O Lord, our Lord,How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!....When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?  For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor....O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth!

Romans 8:28  Psalm 8
~~W.R. Luchie

Without Principles and Laws

As I read and study the life of my King while He was here on this planet called earth, I realize that not one time did He ever attend a funeral.  In fact, when they told Him of His friend Lazarus' death, there was no funeral, but an awakening.  In fact, Jesus told Mary and Martha that their brother would rise again.  "Jesus said to her, 'Your brother will rise again'.  You see, there is no death around or in King Jesus.  Study the scriptures, and you will see that everything around Him came alive through His Word.  

If you are to follow Jesus, you must stay focused on His Word and not get caught up in this world system.  Do you remember what Christ told the individual who wanted to bury his father?  Read and learn:  "Then He said to another, 'Follow Me'.  But he said, 'Lord let me first go and bury my father'.  Jesus said to him, 'Let the dead bury their dead, but you go and preach the Kingdom of God".  If you say that God has called you to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom, then why are you conducting yourself like those around you?  If you take a moment to view those around you, you will notice that they conduct themselves as if they have a life to live here.  We should be allowing the Holy Spirit to rule in our life every day redeeming the time that we have lost while we were yet in disobedience.  Read and embrace:  "See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time because the days are evil". 

Your life should be a ray of hope and encouragement to everyone who comes in contact with you.  Your character and integrity should speak volumes.  To walk circumspectly is to step in a very cautious manner.  We should watch our path to avoid contact with undesirable influences.  Redeeming the time means taking advantage of opportunities for service.  Keep in mind, we each have a limited amount of time while here on this planet called earth.  We are to use as much time as possible to advance the kingdom on this earth.  by the way, I said Kingdom, not a religion called "Christianity".  Jesus preached the Kingdom, not religion.  do not be deceived.

John 11:1-44  John 11:23  Ephesians 5:15-16
~~W.R. Luchie

Focus on Obedience, Purpose and Principles

The more I really think about it, I have to wonder: Is it cosmic or comic?  The idea of a homeless man telling a group of fishermen that they were the salt of the earth and the light of the world.  Keep in mind, Jesus the King came to this planet called earth to fulfill His purpose and that He did.  When speaking to His disciples, He made this statement:  "...Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head".  By the way, He was a long way from His home.  

Remember this one thing, whenever the principles and attitudes that were entrusted in this small group were implemented or put in operation,   the values of society went up.  But whenever those principles and attitudes have been rejected or neglected, society has decayed.  If rejection and neglect continue, it will be destroyed.

I want you to know, many individuals think that the Old Testament of God's constitution isn't relevant for today.  Now I assure you this most important thing:  The Old Testament showed the character and principles of God.  As you read and study God's constitution (Bible) notice how God dealt with disobedience and how He handled sin.  All disobedience to God's Word is sin.  It is because of disobedience that the world is in this situation.  For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man's obedience many will be made righteous".  Always read and study God's Word and don't be sidetracked by what you hear through the Media.  Read what God's Constitution states:  "Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience".  Remember reading and studying God's Word isn't enough.  You must live by it.

Luke 9:58  Romans 5:19  Ephesians 5:6
~~W.R. Luchie