01/21/2026
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourself."
My spirit has been stirred with this thought for quite some time and this is something I know the LORD wants me to share.
I must admit, I am not comfortable sharing this, but the LORD laid this burden on my heart and I must be obedient.
When we share or Minister GOD's Word are we doing so from our own thoughts and expectations, or from a heart of compassion....a revelation of GOD's heart? This is knowing GOD, and from Him comes nothing else but love, compassion and Mercy.
I don't know about you, but I have observe so much arrogance, pride and jealousy within the family of GOD and I know many of you have too.
I must be obedient to encourage my brothers and sisters who have been called or (who called themselves), to minister GOD's Word to His hurting, tired and sick children, to do this out of GOD's love and compassion.
"But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd."
Jesus who is GOD, was tenderhearted to those He ministered to. He did not exalt himself above the multitude. He reached out to everyone with love and compassion.
If we truly know the heart of GOD, this is the focus of our ministry.
It's no wonder we are reminded that:
"Many are called, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14 and
"The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."
However we treat each other, we are actually doing the same to the LORD and note "you did for me." Did He tell us to operate in our vain thoughts or imaginations?
This is a very sobering thought, but the anointing of GOD cannot flow through a proud, arrogant or jealous vessel. I have observed that this behavior is very toxic and none productive.
Many of us are not accepted, because we do not fit in......indeed we certainly do not fit in.
As GOD's oracle, I encourage each of us today to trim the burning wick of pride, arrogance, jealousy.
Fill our lamps with oil...this comes from spending time with the LORD, knowing His heart and allowing His character to flow from us and not from our own thoughts, imaginations and expectations.
Believe me one who knows the heart of GOD, through His grace will easily discern this.
Arise and shine in the darkness. Let's humble ourselves and do not allow our work and service to be in vain.
Love, blessings and prayers to all.
Mother Pearl.