from pastor Rich Allcorn 

We had a visit from some friends of ours, close friends that we have known for many years.  We are of the same faith, and of the same beliefs.  We stand for the same things, and we share very similar goals in life. 

During the course of a conversation my wife and I were having with them, direction and instruction came to me for one of them.  Something of what the Spirit said to me to pass along to them really stuck in my heart.  It ministered to "me", and I wanted to share that with you today. 

You see this friend was placed in a situation where it appeared to them that they only has 2 choices, 1 unpleasant one and the other one to leave.  While leaving obviously alleviates the issue, it also runs away from it.  But, this friend saw no other option to choose!  As the Spirit of GOD began to speak to me, I saw something that I've never seen before, and it "rocked my world!" 

It reminded me of a Facebook post I saw a while back.  The poster places a scenario something like this before you: 

"Men come to your door, with guns.  You are told that you either denounce Jesus or come with them to be executed." 

Now, at first glance there appears to be only 2 options to choose from ... 

1.  denounce Jesus as your Lord and spend eternity in Hell  

2.  go with these men and be killed, leaving you in Heaven ... and your eternity secure. 

As I pondered this scenario, I watched as many Christians proudly said, "Well, I would go with the men and die for my God."  And they really thought this was the right choice!  Naturally, to deny Jesus was the wrong choice - a "no brainer" to anybody who knows GOD.  So what is one to do?  Are there any other options? 

And as I pondered this scenario, that one question kept rolling over in my heart.  "Are there any other options?"  WAIT A MINUTE!  OF COURSE THERE IS!  WITH GOD, "ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!" 

Suddenly, this HOLY BOLDNESS rose up from way deep inside of me, and I felt like Jesus Himself was inside of me, and I was but the outer shell, a "costume" for Him to wear as He said these words through me in a vision .... 

"WHO ARE YOU TO SPEAK THIS WAY TO A PROPHET OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD?"  And as I pointed my finger at these men, a very great boldness came all over me!  I stood strong and proud, with my back straight, and my chest out ... showing that "breastplate of righteousness" in the Armor of GOD.  I continued to these men ...

"WHO ARE YOU TO SPEAK THIS WAY TO A PROPHET OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD! 

BOW "YOUR KNEE" AND DECLARE YOUR ALLEGIANCE TO MY JESUS, LEST THE BREATH THAT YOU NOW BREATH BE YOUR VERY LAST!"  

Suddenly, in this vision, the first two men cocked their guns, and within seconds they began to grab at their throats, and they gave up their spirit and died right there before me.  The others with them, quickly threw their guns down to the ground, and they said, (with a true heart), "We want to know this Jesus of yours!" 

I tell you, folks ... WE - HAVE - CHOICES!!!  

The Spirit of GOD reminded me of this incident, which I shared with my friend, and the Spirit of GOD began to speak through me.  I told them that they could leave, and maybe even find a promotion, and I was not saying that this was not the right choice for them ... BUT GOD would have my friend to ...  

1.  Begin to pray over this situation, and take

Spiritual Authority over the situation, in Jesus name!  The Bible says, "Behold!  I have given you the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven!  Whatever YOU bind on Earth, is bound in Heaven, and whatever YOU loose on Earth, is loosed in Heaven!"   So this friend has to "bind up" the spirits at work against them. 

2.  Pray over the situation in English briefly, and then pray in the Holy Ghost (in tongues) over this.  Keep praying until you get what we call "the note of victory".  When you reach this point, you will know it.  You'll begin to laugh, or maybe sing, but there's something all-of-a-sudden that takes place in the spirit realm, and you know full well that the issue you have prayed about ... is over!  it's done!  It's taken care of! 

3.  Pray over the friend who has turned against you, almost as if they've believe a lie that has been told about you.  Pray ... that "they" might be released from this deception, and touched by the Spirit of GOD. 

You see, this friend had choices!  They had choices that they didn't even realize were there!  Just as the person who posted on Facebook the scenario ... I didn't realize I had other options either!  But when the Spirit of GOD within me began to rise up in GOD's Mighty Power ... the rest was history! 

The Bible calls us "joint heirs with Jesus".  You are sinless, white-washed, born-again, and you sit at the right hand of the Father GOD, right there with your Big Brother Jesus!  In fact, it is

because of Jesus that this is even possible! 

The Bible tells us, "He Who knew no sin,

became sin, so that

we might become the

righteousness of God." 

That means that "YOU" are the "righteousness of GOD"! 
YOU - ARE - IN - RIGHT - STANDING ...  with GOD Himself! 
HE considers YOU ... a son, or a daughter, of HIS own family! 

It's time for a chance!  Just like the seasons that change, you have to change your mindset.  You have to chance what "you" are focused on, and what "you" may

THINK are your only options!  Ask Holy Spirit!  He'll tell.