Author Archives: Inge Schultz

About Inge Schultz

I am a woman who wears many hats. I have taken on many different roles in life, hence the woman who wears many hats. I am a Wife, Mother, Musical Artist, Blogger, and Crafter. I love to be creative and watch the process develop and unfold to its completion.

 They Prophesy Falsely

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 They prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD. 

Jeremaiah 29:9

They have prophesy falsely in the name of the Lord. These messengers to the Jews. Prophets that were not prophets. These false prophets prophesied a “false vision and divination,” [see Jeremiah 14:14]. Elders along with prophets who were carried away captives into Babylon. We should be careful to what we listen to and not be carried away into captivity. Prophets are to speak the divine revelation or communication of God’s will. In otherwards, they must know what God’s will is. The moral and spiritual significance of God’s will for all people.

To what are we prophesying to? Is it not the power or the glory of God? That light should shine in a dark place. What kind of vision do we seek. A vision should be a supernatural revelation given by God to communicate His will, direction, or future plans to individuals. There are many kinds of voices in the world, but not all are divine revelations given by God. We are to test the spirit of the prophet.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”

1 John 4:1

These prophets deny who Christ is [the son of God come in the flesh]. They also deny Christ resurrection. Resurrection is restoring a dead person to life. Resurrection is eternal life. This we have through Christ. We are born again into His righteousness. There are distinguishing characteristics of a Christian, and practicing sin is not one of them. What did John say in chapter three? “He that committeth sin is of the devil.” [1John 3:8]. This was the purpose that the Son of God was manifested, that “he might destroy the works of the devil.”

This is the love of God to take us out of captivity whereby Satan has deceived us. Let us consider the Lord’s message that was sent to those who were held captive in Babylon. The Lord will visit them and perform His good word towards them in returning back. Furthermore, He had this to say to them.

““For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Thoughts of peace, and not of evil. An expected end, to give you a future and hope. We have a future in God, and our hope is in the Lord. Listen to what the apostle Paul told the Romans.

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Romans 15:13

Let us all believe that we may also abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is a lively hope we have through the power of the Holy Spirit whereby we can exclaim, “greater is he that is in us, than he that is in the world,” [see 1 John 4:4]. This is an experience we have when we have passed through from death to life. Let not our heart condemn us, do we not have confidence in God? Is not our confession that Jesus is the Son of God, and that God dwells in Jesus? Yes, this is our confession, this is our testimony. We must be brought out of captivity. Bondage to the things of this world such as drugs, alcohol, envy, hatred, jealousy, lying, stealing, etc. These things destroy who we are as humans. It is Christ who through the Holy Spirit that will change us through repentance that is done through prayer. This is a genuine conversion of our heart towards sin into the glorious love of God.

The manifestation of Christ through the Holy Spirit gives us an expected end. It gives us an identity based upon who Christ is. We shall be like Him John tells us and every person who has this hope is purified. [see 1 John 3:3]. If you have heard any other kind of message, it is not of God. The message is through Jesus Christ who had no sin, yet He bored our sins in his own body on the tree that we should live in righteousness. [see 1 Peter 2:24]. We are righteous because of what Jesus did. Jesus is our vision. Let us stay true to the word of God. Let us come out of captivity by repenting and come into His marvelous light of Love.

Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land

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And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family.

Leviticus 25:10

How shall we hallow the year of Jubilee? I read that it is the 70th year of the Jubilee since Joshua led Israel into the promised land in 1406 BC. The 70th Jubilee Year anniversary will start on March 30 (Jewish lunar calendar) in 2025. This is after the partial solar eclipse of the sun on March 29, 2025. This is the reminder of darkness that we witness around the world, but light is still shining to bring forth the truth of the gospel. The free gift is of many offences that has come forth for our justification through Jesus Christ. This is known as the gift of grace. [see Romans 5:12-16].  One can consider the double grace meaning in the following:

  • Grace plus Faith equals Restoration
  • Grace plus Jesus equals Redemption

Where should our focus be, but on the author and finisher of our faith.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Hebrews 12:2

As Christians we should be free from physical, political, and spiritual oppression. Oppression is malicious treatment or control of another person or group of persons. Let us remember what the apostle Paul said to the Galatians.

“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”

Galatians 5:13

Our liberty is in Christ who saved us from the power of Satan. Paul told the Galatians that he had confidence that they were otherwise minded not to use their liberty in the wrong way. [see Galatians 5:10]. We are to sow seeds of kindness, help and mercy, for what we sow we will reap. We do this as the love of God grows within our own heart. Conflict is just around the corner, and we must pray that God will strengthen our hands to do good rather than the opposite. Like Nehemiah we have become afraid, and this has weakened the hands to work. Nehemiah said in Nehemiah 6:9, “Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.” Let us pray that our hands be strengthen by God this Jubilee year.

If you have suffered loss of possession such as home, land, objects, or money, the thief should pay back double according to Exodus chapter 22, verse 4. A double portion seems to be the rule, but more important is a heart of love and mercy. I found it interesting that God followed this rule with Job in chapter 42, verse 10.

“And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.”

Job 42:10

Let us remember that Job himself had to make it right with God by praying for his friends, who had a false witness against him. Repentance is what the Lord seeks of our heart. We cannot have liberty without repentance. Everyone must repent for this is the divine expectation of the Lord. Jesus paid the price for our sins. What you do is important to God, for you are his child. We just do not see how God desires us to be like him. How we are valuable, and that God desires a genuine fellowship that is not superficial. We need a deeper understanding of our relationship with God and with others.

How we treat each other can delay the blessings of God. Being critical and complaining about another person can be a form of slander. This is why there are divisions in families. It is hard to meet others’ expectations. We need our eyes changed like Job and his friends. We need to see that person in the eyes of the Lord. Let go of the bitterness, anger, and hate of the individual who caused you pain. Allow God’s grace to flow in your life and pray for those who are complaining about you. Paul warned the Corinthians about murmuring in 1st Corinthians chapter 10, verse 10 stating, “some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.”

Let us declare and proclaim this year our liberty we have in Christ and share it with others. Let us have love and mercy within our hearts to enable us to give our testimony. Allow God to use you as a vessel of honor and to strengthen our hands to do the work in spreading the Gospel around the world.

Being Predestined According to His Will

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We have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will,” Ephesians 1:11

Are we predestined according to the will of God? Some say “yes,” and some say “no.” The word predestined means foreordained from the beginning of the world. People like to think that they have control over their own destiny. Societies are based upon some kind of political agenda whereby people are ruled by some kind of law. Not all have the freedom of democracy. As America nears towards the election date and ballots are coming in, I would urge everyone to pray for America. For those of us who are living in America, pray for wisdom on how to vote, for this will be a historical decision for all Americans.

Whatever the outcome, know that God will work out all things after the counsel of his own will as stated in Ephesians chapter one, verse eleven. As Christians, we have obtained an inheritance that was foreordained from the beginning of this world through Jesus Christ. This is good news, for we know there is good and evil in this world. There are events divinely made through the Spirit of God, and events that are divinely permitted by God. Let us remember that God is not the author of evil.

The apostle Paul stated, “for the mystery of iniquity doth already work; only he who now hindered will continue to hinder until he be taken out of the way, ” [see 2nd Thessalonians 1:7]. God will reveal the mystery to those who belong to him. It is as Jesus said to his disciples, “it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given,” [Matthew 13:11]. These mysteries will be divine revelations which will be unfolded to those who have an inheritance through salvation. Deliverance of the soul from sin comes through Jesus Christ.

Christians should know the will of God as it is stated in the Holy Bible. The Bible is God’s will and testament.

“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:” Ephesians 1:9

Has He made known unto you the mystery of his will? It is Christ in you, the hope of glory, [see Colossians 1:27]. Jesus is our corner stone, our only foundation. We are a holy temple built into the habitation of God through the Spirit, [see Ephesians 2:22]. Remember that God is omniscience [all-knowing], and His decision is eternal. We must believe that He is the great “I am.” His word is final. Listen to what Peter said in 1st Peter 1:23.

“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”

We are born again of incorruptible seed by the word of God. His word is a living word that abides forever. We believe by faith in Jesus, for Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith [see Hebrews 12:2]. This is our inheritance, and the divine will of God that we are seated together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus [Ephesians 2:6]. Remember who you are in Christ and keep your position in Christ. Through the blood of Christ, all things are reconciled unto himself, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven [see Colossians 1:20]. Remember your inheritance through Christ.

Inge Schultz

NOTE: This is the last post for this year 2024. I pray that these posts encouraged your faith and that you continue to grow in the love of Christ. As we enter into the holiday season, take time to read the word and other posts you may have missed. Take time to pray with your family and share the word with each other. Let us continue to pray for each other to keep us safe during the holidays in the name of Jesus. Remember to submit to God and resist the devil and He will flee from you.

Let Us Have Grace

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“Wherefore, we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:” Hebrews 12:28

We are receiving a kingdom that cannot be moved or shaken. We have the assurance that God’s word will not return void [see Isaiah 55:11]. God will accomplish what He has set out to do. Many Christians forget that they cannot impose their own will upon God or others. Doing so can cause a stumbling block for the Christian and the individual you are trying to change. If we do not move in grace through the Spirit of God, we are sowing in the flesh and not in the Spirit of God.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.” Isaiah 55:8

What we think in our mind is not what God is thinking. I find that in His word there is a different way of thinking and many times it is in conflict with what we are thinking. Grace is the kindness and love of God. Grace is God’s mercy towards humanity. Grace came through Jesus Christ. We are justified through Jesus and not through our own righteousness. Grace gives us the ability to serve God. It does not matter what position you have in life; no one is greater than another person. Jesus said,

The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.” John 13:16

We are all one in the Lord. Let us continue to walk in love having the grace of God to serve God and others through His mercy.

Inge Schultz

Chosen Generation

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“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” 1 Peter 2:9

A chosen generation of God is based upon a personal choice a person makes to follow God. There are only two paths to follow. The path of evil or the path of good. All true Christians are a chosen generation of God, for the kingdom of God is within them, [see Luke 17:21]. Are you following Christ? If you have been born again through repentance through Christ, then you are a child of God and following the ways of God through the Holy Scriptures. You are a new creation in Christ Jesus as is stated in 2 Corinthians 5:17. You are a peculiar people whom God has called out of darkness and is now living in the light of His son Jesus. Your identity is as a priest in the kingdom of God. This is our inheritance that we all become a priest. We now have access to God because of Jesus death and resurrection. Christians are to continue to worship and serve God. Christians are to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, [see Romans 12:1]. They will not be conformed to this world but be renewed and transformed into the image of Christ.

The grace of God is forgiveness through repentance. A Christian has a clear conscience. This is the royal priesthood a Christian has through Christ. They have obtained the mercy of God. They now walk as children of God as pilgrims who have abstain from fleshly lusts that war against the soul, [see 1 Peter 2:11]. As this year closes and the new year begins, stay the course and pray for revelations for your own life and those around you. Know that the anointing abides within you. That anointing is the Holy Spirit.

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 14:20

Be open to what God will show you in His word. Adjust your thinking to that of the word of God. God will use you in unusual ways in the time of trouble. Do not look at the trouble or circumstances, look to God and see the mighty power of God’s work on your behalf. Pray and continue singing His praises and receive His blessings in the name of Jesus.

Inge Schultz

The Light of the knowledge of the Glory of God

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“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6

The light of the knowledge of the Glory of God is through Jesus Christ. It is in the face of Jesus Christ. This is the light that shines in darkness. Light came into the world, but men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil [John 3:19]. John, the son of Zebedee said that Jesus is the true Light who lights everyone that is born into this world [Gospel of John 1:9]. God commanded the light to shine out of darkness in order that we may see the face of Jesus Christ. Light is divided from the darkness.

All things are reproved by the light of the Lord [see Ephesians 5:13]. A Christian does not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, and they do not reward evil for good. Proverbs 17:13 states “whoso rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.” It is the light of the glorious gospel of Christ that saves us from the darkness of this world. As Christians we no longer continue in the unfruitful works of darkness. We walk in the light as He is in the Light, for Christ is the image of God.

Inge Schultz

The Carnal Mind

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The carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” Romans 8:7

What is the carnal mind? The carnal mind is the unregenerated man. A man who falls to doing adultery, fornication, witchcraft, hatred, envy, drunkenness and murder. The apostle Paul tells us in Romans 7:23, “I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.” Enmity is hostility against God. Man has become a stranger and enemy to himself and with others. Anything that hinders spiritual growth, must be given to God. Take up the cross and deny anything that would keep you from your relationship with God. This is mortifying the deeds of the body and mind. This is being not captive to the law of sin. This is being reconciled with God through the power of the Spirit of Christ. We need the resurrection power of Christ, who dwells in us to cleanse our mind to that of Christ. The old nature dies in order that Christ’s nature comes forward into our mind, where we have peace with God and man.

Inge Schultz

Dreams and Visions

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“Then thou scarest me with dreams, and terrifiest me through visions:” Job 7:14

As we have now entered the Fall season, I began to think about dreams and visions. In the past, I had some terrifying dreams of demons chasing after me. I found within my spirit rebuking them in the name of Jesus. Job said he was scared of dreams and terrified of the visions God had shown him. All dreams and visions are to be tested by the word of God for not all of them are from God. Some visions can take over twenty years to fruition while others only in a couple of years.

We do not always understand or interpret dreams and visions in the right context. However, we are to assess the validity of having these dreams and visions. God spoke to Job about it and said that He spoke” once, yea twice, yet man perceived it not,” [Job 33:14]. It is God who ” opens the ears of men, and sealed their instruction,” [Job 33:16]. This means that interpretations of dreams and visions is important as to its actions, but remember it is God who will open the ears and eyes of men.

Inge Schultz

Abstain from Lusts

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“Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;”

1 Peter 2:11

Refrain and keep away from all lust exclaims the apostle, Peter. Fleshy lust will war against the soul, so if your soul is not in peace, it may be due to some kind of lust. The flesh is at war against the Spirit states the apostle Paul in Galatians 5:17. In verses 19 to 21 of Galatians chapter five, the works of the flesh are listed such as envy, hatred, jealousy, strife, and fornication. If a Christian falls into sin through lust, then we all have an advocate with Father, Jesus Christ the righteous [see 1 John 2:1] for the remission of sins. It is through prayer that we ask God to take the desire of the flesh away and seek forgiveness. Let us all have an honest conversation among all men and continue to keep away from all lusts that war against our soul.

Inge Schultz

Walk Worthy of your Calling

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“Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.” Ephesians 4:1

In the world we are living in today, we need to be reminded about our walk in the Lord. Is our walk worthy of the calling of the Lord? No one can deny that many Christians fall short of truly walking in the calling of the Lord. As Christians we need to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, [see Ephesians 4:3]. We are called into the kingdom of God. First Thessalonians chapter 2, verse 12, remarks to “walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.” We forget to surrender our carnal ways to the Lord, to die to the desire of our own flesh and walk worthy before God and man. The scriptures states, “with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,” [see Ephesians 4:2]. Let us affirm our calling in the Lord by putting on the new man in Christ through prayer and supplications.

Inge Schultz

When the Spirit Comes

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“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:” John 16:8

When the Holy Spirit comes what will He do? Jesus said that the comforter will not come unless He departs. Jesus departed from the earth and now He sends the Holy Spirit to reprove the world of sin, righteousness and of judgment. In the Gospel of John chapter 16, Jesus spells out the three-fold ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit reveals the truth about sin, righteousness and judgment. Look at verse eleven were Jesus states the prince of this world is judged. Let us remember that the prince of this world is Satan. Satan is organizing those who do not believe in the Lord Jesus. Satan uses principles of force, greed, and selfishness. The Spirit comes to reprove the world of force, greed, and selfishness and our righteousness comes only from the Lord Jesus himself, who is the final sacrifice for humanity’s sin.

Inge Schultz

Walk in the Light

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“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7

Let us walk in the light of the Lord. The light of the Lord is the transformative power of God. It is God’s presence in our life. Those who are born again have fellowship with the Father and His son. We now walk in the light and not in darkness, because the blood of Jesus has cleansed us from all sin. This cleansing gives us the ability to have fellowship with one another. We believe in the light for Jesus said, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life,” [see John 8:12]. It is Jesus who restores humanity back to fellowship with God and each other. Let us continue to walk in the light as He is in the light.

Inge Schultz