Glory Key – I Speak Life 

We must continually remind ourselves, “I speak life.” The words that we use make a huge difference to the Lord and to everyone around us. Yeshua tells us in Matt.12 that we will be held accountable for our words. This is a truth we must not overlook. We are told to set a guard over our mouths in Ps. 141. Are we being instructed to watch how many chocolate bars or how many slices of cake we stuff in our mouths? Ha-ha, no indeed. 

We were created in the image of our Heavenly Father and our words are powerful. He gave each of us the ability to impact or influence the things in our lives and in the lives of those who are close to us. Evidence of this is easily seen in the immediate effects we experience in words of anger or harsh criticism or encouragement that we hear on a daily basis.  

Amazing Things Happen When We Speak Life

Amazing things happen when we speak God’s words over situations, whether we are speaking scriptures or words that the Holy Spirit has spoken to us. Our words can change the course of events just like the rudder of a ship. (James 3) Are our words making a difference? 

Matthew 12:36 “But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgment.” 

Proverbs 18:21“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” 

1 Peter 3:10 “For let him who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not] keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from guile (treachery, deceit).” 

Psalm 141:3 “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.” 

James 1:26 “If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.” 

Proverbs 21:23 “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” 

Proverbs 18:4 “The words of a [discreet and wise] man’s mouth are like deep waters [plenteous and difficult to fathom], and the fountain of skillful and godly Wisdom is like a gushing stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].” 

Prayer

Father, forgive me for any idle words I have spoken. Remind me that death and life are behind the power of my words on my tongue. Help me to keep my tongue from evil. May I speak no guile-convict me quickly. Set a watch before my mouth, Lord and keep the door of my lips. Teach me to guard my mouth. May my words be like deep waters and a fountain of skillful and Godly wisdom. 

Confession: I will speak life! 

Store Up Treasures in Heaven

It is wise to store up treasures in Heaven, and these Scriptures explain the significance:

Matthew 13:44 “The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field [securing the treasure for himself].” 

Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” 

What do we treasure? Treasure is defined as a quantity of precious metals, gems, riches, valuables, jewels. Something we hold dear or place great value upon or esteem highly! Is His Word in that mix? His promises? Has He spoken to us something that we treasure beyond words? Is there a worship song that we cannot stop singing because it echoes our hearts cry? Has He performed a miracle that we cannot stop thanking Him for?  

 When I first became a born again Christian, I could not turn down an altar call, till I finally realized the completeness of His blood. At a particular conference I felt the Lord say to just let Him minister to me at the altar rather than going up for prayer. As I bowed before His altar, one of the children in the church came by and put a crown on my head. I didn’t see the child, in fact, he disappeared when I looked up. However, I treasured this crown as a gift from the Lord. I saved it all these years.

Since then, the Lord has used it to speak to my heart. He has given me scriptures regarding its meaning that I did not have in my spirit all those years ago. Treasuring every gift He gives is a way to show Him honor, and it opens the door for more treasures to come. As these “Days of Awe” wind down, let us spend this day searching for His treasure or examining our treasure chests to see what is inside.  

My husband and I usually fast this night which is considered the beginning of Yom Kippur as Yahweh’s days begin at sundown. Tomorrow is the Highest Holy Day in God’s created calendar.  

Prayer: Show me any treasure that has gripped my heart above You or Yours’! Thank you Father, for the work you have started within me. Keep my sin ever before me, and never let my heart deceive me. As I prepare for the Day of Atonement, cause my heart to be sensitive to Your every correction. Show me if you want me to fast or what to fast. In Yeshua’s Name, Amen! 

Confession: Yahweh, Yeshua, Ruah—You, Your Word, Your gifts, Your things are my treasure! 

The Sin of Unbelief  

Before looking at another thing, let’s look at the sin that keeps us from pleasing God. This is the sin of unbelief. Sometimes we tend to overlook this sin as being lessor to lying, lusting, murdering, etc. However to Yahweh it is totally grievous. We must confess this sin, and we must not tolerate unbelief. 

Romans 14:23 “But he who is uncertain [about eating a particular thing] is condemned if he eats, because he is not acting from faith. Whatever is not from faith is sin [whatever is done with doubt is sinful].”  

Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.” 

As we talked about in the beginning of these “Days of Awe” we are supposed to walk in the crown of His glory. We are supposed to reign in life as kings and queens. Sin’s stain is the only thing that can keep us from inheriting that crown to wear for Him. As we come to the last days of this purification process, let’s spend time meditating and remembering who we are and what price He paid to give us crowns to wear to reign over ALL the power of the enemy.  

Revelations 5:9-10 “And they sang a new song: Worthy! Take the scroll, open its seals. Slain! Paying in blood, you bought men and women, Bought them back from all over the earth,  Bought them back for God. Then you made them a Kingdom, Priests for our God, 
Priest-kings to rule over the earth.” 

Lamentations 5:16 “The crown has fallen from our head [our honor is covered with dust]! Woe to us, for we have sinned!” 

Prayer: Father, forgive me for any and all unbelief. Thank you for redeeming our sins by the sacrifice of Your Only Son! Help me to be the ruler His sacrifice provided for me and wear the crown His blood appropriated for me.  

Confession: I will not doubt You Lord! 

What Does God See When He Looks at Me?

What does God see when He looks at me? Meditating on these Scriptures below helps us in answering this important question:

Jeremiah 29:13 “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me  with all your heart.” 

Job 5:8 “But as for me, I would seek God, And to God I would commit my cause—“ 

Lamentations 3:40-41 “Let us search out and examine our ways, And turn back to the Lord; Let us lift our hearts and hands To God in heaven.” 

Psalm 14:2 “The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who understand, who seek God.”

Proverbs 8:17 “I love those who love me,
And those who seek me diligently will find me.” 

Ezekiel 8:4-9 “And behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, like the vision that I saw in the plain. Then He said to me, “Son of man, lift your eyes now toward the north.” So I lifted my eyes toward the north, and there, north of the altar gate, was this image of jealousy in the entrance. Furthermore He said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing, the great abominations that the house of Israel commits here, to make Me go far away from My sanctuary? Now turn again, you will see greater abominations.” So He brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, there was a hole in the wall. Then He said to me, “Son of man, dig into the wall”; and when I dug into the wall, there was a door. And He said to me, “Go in, and see the wicked abominations which they are doing there.” 

What does God see when He looks upon us? During these days of Awe as we continue to examine ourselves, let us ask the Lord what He sees and what He wants to see in us? Let’s enjoy this day by spending time meditating on these scriptures and hearing His voice. 

 Prayer: Lord, help me to search for You with all my heart. Show me what You see when You look at me; and show me what You would like to see. 

 Confession: I seek You and I search for You with all my heart. I am learning to understand You fully! I diligently seek You and I always find You! 

Faith to Faith, Glory to Glory Devotional 

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone – a new life has begun! And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him.For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.”  

Psalm 8:5“Yet You have made him a little lower than God, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.” 

 When we became Christians, we also became representatives of the Kingdom of God – ambassadors. Those are some tremendous shoes to fill. Since Jesus dwells in us, His glory lives in us. Our job, whether we are brand new children of God or have been walking with Him 40+ years, is to reflect His glory, His love, His goodness wherever we go.  

 It takes faith to do this. That’s why our God’s Timing Calendar Devotional is based in many of the glory to glory and faith to faith passages. Our faith walk is a never-ending journey of advancing, learning, stumbling sometimes, but definitely growing in our God-given identity. Yeshua is the author and finisher of our faith. As we embrace Him, allow His Spirit to work within us, and exercise the measure of faith He has given us; we can watch His glory become brighter and brighter in our lives. His glory is there – we just need to let it shine through.  

This is not usually achieved magically and we believe this Devotional will provide each of us with a helpful path to get there—to step more fully into our identities as ambassadors of Christ. 

Tomorrow will begin a new year in God’s calendar. Though the 7th month in His calendar, this is when the New Year changes. Because of His great mercy, He brought a new beginning at Passover through the shed blood of His Only Begotten Son 7 months earlier. What a gracious Father, Creator! 

Another name for Rosh Hashanah is the “Feast of Trumpets”. You may want to listen to a shofar or sound one on behalf of this new beginning straight from His heart to ours! In His calendar, days begin at sundown. Find a way to start this year with Him aligning with His times and seasons like never before. 

Did you know that the vast majority of people who attempt a task or pursue some goal fail if they try to do it alone? The church’s mission to live and proclaim the Kingdom cannot fail. We are called the Body of Christ and that is because we are to function as a body collectively with its different body parts. We’re all brothers and sisters in Christ, or partners in Christ.

Yeshua sent His disciples out 2 by 2 to release a message of light and love and faith (Luke 10:1). They could have covered more ground if He sent them out by themselves. He knew that sending them 2 by 2 would avoid many unnecessary risks. They had partners to help hold themselves “accountable”, which is a dirty word nowadays.

While we must all start our journey of salvation with Christ in a private way, we must align ourselves with a trusted partner to help us stay on the path He has called us to and to be effective ministers. Yeshua sent them in pairs because He knew that would be the most effective way in dealing with obstacles and fulfilling their mission.

Who is your partner as you purpose to walk a life pleasing to Yahweh? While we are here to support and encourage you, you must seek out a trusted partner who will stay committed to you and stay faithful and true to your destiny in the Lord.

This may take some time but do not give up on this search for your partner in Christ.  We need earthly help as well if we are to move from faith to faith, glory to glory.

Michael and Charleen Ecuyer

Does it make sense that the Creator of heaven and earth also created time? We see this when He set the sun and moon in motion on day 4 of creation. From this we measure the passage of time. Most of us don’t give much further thought to God’s hand on time which most likely occurs since we take it for granted like breathing.

We were all given a day of birth based on the Roman calendar when we entered the world but Yahweh provided a different calendar long before the Roman calendar. Do you think it would be important to follow that calendar since He created it?

He revealed this calendar to the Jewish people which we see explained for the first time in Exodus 12. There are numerous general references to months and years beginning in Genesis but Exodus is where we see the details for the first time. Yah provides these first details so that the Jewish people will be able to celebrate a special time every year in remembrance of what He did to deliver them from slavery in Egypt.

God’s calendar is referred to as the Hebrew or Jewish calendar because they follow this calendar according to their heritage which is so closely tied to the Old Testament. There are other well-known cultural calendars like the Chinese calendar. Just because it called the Jewish calendar, doesn’t mean it is only for Jewish people.

It is for anyone who wants to align their passing of time with God’s time. We invite everyone to take a serious look at God’s calendar, which includes His own holidays or times of feasting. These are times that He has set aside for us ti honor Him and celebrate His great love and plan for our lives.

We invite everyone to take a serious look at God’s calendar, which includes His own holidays or times of feasting. These are times that He has set aside for us to honor Him and celebrate His great love and plan for our lives. Please visit 

https://familylifewinners.com/gods-calendar-cookbook for a beginner’s guide to His calendar. For further study, visit https://store.gloryofzion.org/ with books from Robert Heidler and Chuck Pierce on God’s appointed times and seasons.