Author: Jim Corbett

Jim is an author, heart revival coach, teacher, and public speaker. His heart and mission is to bring people to an understanding of the times and seasons and lead them to be all they can be in Christ and know the thrill of Jesus as their Lord. Merry is a co-author, editor, pianist, and worship leader. Her heart mission is to encourage believers in discovering the wonder and truth available in the opportunity presented to everyone because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Together with their daughter Jubilee Faith, they are the founders of The 101 Group. A back to basics spiritual investment company that equips the body of Christ to effectively serve the Lord through written and spoken word, personal publications, music, daily devotionals, concert venues, and MASH icu, a comprehensive program for men.

9/06/21 Greatness in Your Future

“Where is your heart? To whom are you listening? What kind of plans are you making and why am I not at the center of them? Be encouraged. I am so pleased at the progress most of you are making toward absolute surrender to My will.

"I know that it seems as if nothing is changing in you, that you are never going to be who I want you to be. I also know and see much more than you can from your limited perspective. I see your surrendering heart. I see your desire to sometimes become all that I want you to be. I also see your frustration when you see how little you seem to have changed when you leave Me out of your plans. What little you see happening in you is not truth as I see it.

"Most of you, who are on the threshold of greatness in My eyes, have never been really, really good at anything. You have walked through your lives with average gifts and talents, excelling in possibly one or two areas. Perfection in anything, however, seems to have eluded you. Again, be encouraged. Even though you can only see your lukewarm heart, your distracted goals, and your self-focus, I see your perfection through the work of the cross. I also see greatness in your future. I have the ability to look past who you are at present, to see who you are becoming, and also see who you will forever be.

"At present, through Jesus, you are perfect to Me. Soon you will function in greatness and excel at loving Me. Then you will become holy. I will have your whole heart. Your thoughts will be My thoughts. I will be the center of your very being.”

Hebrews 10:14 NIV

because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.

Hebrews 12:2 NIV

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…

I love the prospect of excelling at loving Him. The thought of never being really, really good at anything has haunted me most of my life. The possibility of being on the threshold of greatness in the eyes of my Lord is beyond my comprehension. The promise of holiness encourages me beyond belief.

Think of it. At present, we are perfect in God’s eyes because of the wonder of the cross and its work. Because we have embraced that sacrifice, we have entered into the covenant promise of being made holy. The process has begun and is being completed this very moment whether we feel it or not. Jesus is completing us. Boy! That takes a ton of weight off my back.

In these days, because of the times and seasons and the awareness of who I am not, I have found myself striving to do what Jesus is already doing in me. Somehow, I have attempted to do what is not my job to do. My job is to simply surrender to the process and have faith that the work is being done in me. I have the freedom to know that in my Father’s eyes, I am perfect right now. I am fully accepted by Him. I can also be confident that He has the ability to make me what He wants me to be. In fact, because He has begun the process, anything that I do to try to stop it will be nullified. He will overcome my stupidity with His love.

Thank You, Jesus,

Jim Corbett

9/06/21 Credentials

The two reasons you or I would never have access to dinner with the Queen of England are: first, we haven’t been invited; and second, we don’t have the credentials. Only those who have fulfilled the requirements it takes to qualify will ever partake of a meal with the Queen.

Our flesh will never be able to gain an audience with God. Flesh simply doesn’t have the credentials to do so. Adam and Eve were removed from His presence as soon as their fleshly nature controlled their decisions. Their reasoning ability separated them from the purpose for human creation - to be in a position where God is our God, and we are His devoted, dependent people.

Men, pride is the most distinguishable cause of why we don’t want to submit to God’s requirements, although ignorance and a myriad of other reasons also stop us from going there. Fact is, we simply want to be in control of our lives and are unwilling to give that up, even if it means that we may never have the answers we need to become the husband and father our Lord intends; or worse yet, will never enjoy the true presence of our Creator God. How foolish!

Let’s talk more!

Jim Corbett

9/04/21 Where Are You?

“Are you available to Me? Can I count on you to move when I ask you to move and do what I ask you to do? How rigid is your life? How entrenched are you? So many of My children think that they are available to do what I ask them to do, but they place restrictions on My hand because of their choices and responsibilities. Most are so in debt that they serve all of the other gods that own them. There is no question that I can and will use you where you are, but are you sure that you are where I have asked you to be? I ask you this question. Would you sell everything or give away everything that owns you, if I asked you to do so? Why not?”

Matthew 6:19-21 NIV

19) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

20) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

21) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 19:21 NIV

Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Some time ago, Merry, Jubilee, and I went on what turned out to be a five-year mission trip. We were called to go on faith, having just enough to get where we were called to go. Then we waited on the Lord for His next provision. Many judged us for living that kind of life. I’m convinced we were called to live this way so that we could “own” the messages we’ve been given for today’s church.

During our travels, we met and associated with the full spectrum of God’s people - from those who had the very basics to those who had enough for several lifetimes and craved even more. One major lesson that we learned about today’s church is, that even though most say that they are willing to serve God, they are in bondage to what they own; and it actually owns them. Very, very few would be able to go where the Lord might call them to go because of the entanglements in their lives.

We have discovered that many, in fact, have been called at one time or another by the Lord, and have refused the call for a myriad of reasons - all centered around their inability to let go of what they really serve. I believe that there are going to be a lot of very surprised people on the day they face Jesus.

Loosen my grip, Lord,

Jim Corbett

9/04/21 Water in the Desert

Even after the Israelites saw God part the Red Sea for them, they had little faith that He would provide water for them where there was no visible sign of it. Their faith in Him was under attack.

At times, when I comprehend the awesome responsibility of my offices of husband and father, great fear rises up in me. I can only see how impossible it is to fulfill these offices. My eyes turn toward the power of the world and the war that I’m facing, and how weak I really am to the point that I become immobilized. Sometimes even hopelessness temporarily sets in.

When this lie invades my thinking, it’s time for me to remember Who my God really is and who I am in Him. It’s also time to remember that it’s not my job to overcome my fears. I’m only called to submit them to God and surrender to His faithfulness to allay them and change me.

God did part the Red Sea for His people. He did provide water for them. He did take care of their every need. He is the same God today as He was then. I am His child and He will take care of me and my cares, just like He took care of theirs. As soon as I remember that, I can find a place of rest in Him and wait for His promises to be as real to me now as they were to His children way back then. I have no need to fear!

Let’s talk more!

Jim Corbett

9/03/2021 Prepare for What is Coming

Dear Friends,

On August 17^th at 9:24AM, the Lord spoke to my heart. He said, “The world is burning and My people are asleep. I am about to write ‘Ichabod’ [literally, there is no glory] over individuals, ministries and the doorposts of churches who will not listen to My message of preparing as a bride would prepare.” This refers to the church preparing for the return of her Bridegroom, Jesus.

I believe the Ichabod process is already starting to happen with those who are going about their lives business-as-usual. People are being convicted to make choices. What amazes me is that some are entrenching themselves in selfishness and some are content not to question what God is actually doing in this time frame. There are also those who are in the process of selling out completely, waiting for the Lord to revive their hearts. I’m convinced nothing is ever going to be as it was, and we as a body are not yet ready to overcome this world as Jesus did and has been asking us to do all along.

At present, the predominant spirit throughout the church appears to be fear, followed closely by lethargy and lack of focus. As the Holy Spirit brings conviction, many believers are attempting to justify the abundance of blessings they have kept for themselves. (This goes far beyond money.) They live in fear of what they’ve been given and at the same time, fear they will lose everything. Some want to hunker down until the darkness passes and things can “go back to normal.” In general I also see believers robotically going through their days, while harboring hatred for “the bad guys” in their hearts, and hoping the Lord will protect them from all the bad stuff. When does loving our enemies come in? (Only by the grace of God. We all need to address that one!)

Be assured and enthusiastic; this is Father God’s season to purify His church. Regardless of what is going on around you, whatever the source, the Lord is raising up a bridal heart in those who have chosen to prepare themselves for the presence of the Lord, so we can truly love God and love others. He’s calling those who will listen to choose Him and His desires as their priority, surrendering wholeheartedly to become totally devoted to Him.

Since the middle of August, the Lord has been quieting my spirit so I can see past the intrusions in my life that distract me from the things that He considers important. He’s called me to cease from speaking until He releases me from it. (Those of you who know me know how impossible that would be without the power of the Holy Spirit.) I’m to drop everything and spend time with the Lord, so I can hear His heart and speak anointed words where needed, instead of words that fall to the ground with no effect. I don’t know how long this will last, but I trust the Lord to make this time useful to His purposes. I know He’s taken me to His altar to kill anything in me that is of the world. At this point, I don’t even now how to practically be around people. Talking with my hands is futile; no one knows what I’m saying. Mini chalkboards are out, and people get uncomfortable when I’m crying. Being tucked in with the Lord is the best possible place to be!

This is far from me trying to be “super spiritual.” It’s a matter of obedience and reverent fear of Who He is and an awareness of me being powerless to overcome the darkness that is rapidly approaching. My insides are screaming and I want to share concerning the heart of Jesus that is breaking for His church, but I can’t. That would be premature. Too much is at stake to run ahead of God and speak before the Lord has set all things in place and put an anointing on what He wants me to share.

I strongly suggest you take whatever steps God gives you at this point so you can hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you, your family, and those around you. What the Lord is saying to my heart fits the plans He has for me and the place I fit as a member of the body of Christ. If you desire it, I’m convinced God will give you eyes and ears to know how to head in the right direction and a heart that desires to be completely His. He knows how to equip and prepare us to live an overcoming life in these times and seasons for His glory. …We are all His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that we would walk in them. Eph. 2:10 NASB.

I’m convinced the Lord is ringing a very clear death knell to the flesh. I know that if I don’t respond to Him in diligence, I will miss His quiet voice of direction. It’s almost like He’s saying in the Spirit, “Respond, or else I will have to go to someone who will hear and share what I want My people to know.” Those words may sound harsh, but in reality they are full of love. God gives all of us the opportunity to join Him in what He’s doing. How sad when we don’t hear Him or choose not to join Him.

Please spend whatever time it takes to hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you and respond as wholeheartedly as you can. Walk prayerfully so you don’t misrepresent the Lord with foolish, fleshly actions; but be diligent and responsive to His voice. Time is short! Even so, trust the Lord to prepare you for what lies ahead. This could very well be an amazing and glorious time in church history! What a privilege to be invited to be part of it!

Lord bless you,

Jim Corbett

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