Less of me, more of You

Revelations 2: ²⁹ Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Matthew 23: Jesus Criticizes the Religious Leaders

23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ² “The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses.^[a] 3 So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t practice what they teach. ⁴ They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden.

⁵ “Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels.^[b] 6 And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues. ⁷ They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi.’^[c]

⁸ “Don’t let anyone call you ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters.^[d] 9 And don’t address anyone here on earth as ‘Father,’ for only God in heaven is your Father. ¹⁰ And don’t let anyone call you ‘Teacher,’ for you have only one teacher, the Messiah. ¹¹ The greatest among you must be a servant. ¹² But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

¹³ “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces. You won’t go in yourselves, and you don’t let others enter either.^[e]

¹⁵ “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you cross land and sea to make one convert, and then you turn that person into twice the child of hell^[f] you yourselves are!

¹⁶ “Blind guides! What sorrow awaits you! For you say that it means nothing to swear ‘by God’s Temple,’ but that it is binding to swear ‘by the gold in the Temple.’ ¹⁷ Blind fools! Which is more important—the gold or the Temple that makes the gold sacred? ¹⁸ And you say that to swear ‘by the altar’ is not binding, but to swear ‘by the gifts on the altar’ is binding.¹⁹ How blind! For which is more important—the gift on the altar or the altar that makes the gift sacred? ²⁰ When you swear ‘by the altar,’ you are swearing by it and by everything on it. ²¹ And when you swear ‘by the Temple,’ you are swearing by it and by God, who lives in it. ²² And when you swear ‘by heaven,’ you are swearing by the throne of God and by God, who sits on the throne.

²³ “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens,^[g] but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things. ²⁴ Blind guides! You strain your water so you won’t accidentally swallow a gnat, but you swallow a camel!^[h]

²⁵ “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy—full of greed and self-indulgence! ²⁶ You blind Pharisee! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish,^[i] and then the outside will become clean, too.

²⁷ “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs—beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people’s bones and all sorts of impurity.²⁸ Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness.

²⁹ “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you build tombs for the prophets your ancestors killed, and you decorate the monuments of the godly people your ancestors destroyed. ³⁰ Then you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would never have joined them in killing the prophets.’

³¹ “But in saying that, you testify against yourselves that you are indeed the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. ³² Go ahead and finish what your ancestors started. ³³ Snakes! Sons of vipers! How will you escape the judgment of hell?

³⁴ “Therefore, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers of religious law. But you will kill some by crucifixion, and you will flog others with whips in your synagogues, chasing them from city to city. ³⁵ As a result, you will be held responsible for the murder of all godly people of all time—from the murder of righteous Abel to the murder of Zechariah son of Berekiah, whom you killed in the Temple between the sanctuary and the altar. ³⁶ I tell you the truth, this judgment will fall on this very generation.

Jesus Grieves over Jerusalem

³⁷ “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me. ³⁸ And now, look, your house is abandoned and desolate.^[j] 39 For I tell you this, you will never see me again until you say, ‘Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’

August 20, 2026. Racial reconciliation, healing, restoration, deliverance and much more through the Holy Spirit’s fruits and gifts. Each day Lord, Holy Spirit you do so much for the souls; today woke up and heard to focus in this area, meaning the owner and the next door neighbor, as the other people in the other apartment left today around 5am, but they were evangelized and heard the testimony of faith and everything the Holy Spirit led to share with them, in Jesus name. Today after breakfast, I heard the Bible in Matthew 10 and prayed; I heard to put worship, first in Spanish then in Haitian Kreole. Then I heard from the Holy Spirit to let the woman who owns this place know of the different things that needed to be fixed such as the shower head that the water does not come out fully from the holes in the shower, but thru the side wasting water, the drain in the kitchen sink is not going down, the bed frame full of dust, the bathroom sink leaky, which wastes water, fumigating for small roaches and a lot of flies, so that she can have a prosperous and purposeful business, as well as being discipled to do the Great Commission, as she has access to so many people that come here. Everything in the life of a “Christian” is to do the Great Commission, as we read in Matthew 28:16-20, understanding Zechariah 4:6, Proverbs 3:5-6, John 14:6 and Romans 10:1-15, in the way the Holy Spirit leads, as we spend time with the Holy Spirit each day, and HIS word in the Bible, surrendering everything and being filled with the anointing of the Holy Spirit’s discernment, wisdom, fruits and gifts, as we read in Galatians 5, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, 1 Corinthians 12,13 and 14. 

Everything comes from the Holy Spirit. We gathered to clean and help with the housework; the owner was there—who, through me, is seeing an example of Spirit-led Christianity in someone totally consecrated and set apart for the Lord (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)—as well as the father with his two teenage sons, whom the Holy Spirit is discipling through me via personal connection. That’s why it’s so important to be part of the communities the Holy Spirit wants to reach: by experiencing the same situations as others, we can connect with them compassionately to evangelize and teach; even though we may seem the same, they perceive that there is something different about us thanks to the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit. We’ve also spoken with the teenagers; they help out and listen to the Bible in Haitian Creole through the Bible app on their tablets, which the Holy Spirit led them to download. The Holy Spirit transforms us into instruments that spread His essence, being light and salt, just as we read in Matthew 5. He ensures they understand the importance of spending time with the Holy Spirit and the Word each day, so that, no matter what happens or who crosses their path, their identity remains firm in the Lord. They are also learning Spanish and English, languages ​​the Holy Spirit uses to open their hearts and enable them to receive what they need to understand from the Lord. How much LOVE the Lord has for His creation, always seeking to reach us! The priest mentioned that he hadn’t attended church for three years since arriving in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic, and the Holy Spirit instructed me to tell him that this is precisely what He does: come to us through His obedient and fully consecrated soldiers. We have the example of Himself when He came as a man, going where the people were, and likewise, the first Apostles were commissioned to countries and communities by the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus. 

They are all being reminded and told to thank the Lord, Jesus, Holy Spirit, as everything good comes from the Lord, as we read in the HIS word in the Bible, in the book of the Bible of James and 1 Corinthians 1: 26-31. Everything is now clean, smells good and people are coming to Jesus. At the end of all of this, as I was not on my phone, when I came to check the phone the Holy Spirit had moved someone to send $20 dollars thru the Zelle app, which as with everything that comes thru my hands, the Holy Spirit will lead on how to use it. The Holy Spirit and HIS ways to reach the souls, all for those who are meant to understand, in Jesus name, all for the Great Commission. The Holy Spirit keeps telling me to testify, HE knows why, in Jesus name. We are the Lord’s friend if we obey HIM. We are alive to love the Lord, Jesus, Holy Spirit, love HIM back and obey HIM. I was led to whom to share this testimony. In Jesus name. All for the souls in the Great Commission. 

Lord Jesus what a day it has been; ended up making rice with Hamoneta, veggies and ate it with a ripe banana, as led by your Holy Spirit. The family next door seems to be really receiving from you and the owner too. I thought I was going to share a pizza with all of the with the word, but that was not the case, I heard that the focus is the word and whatever you lead to say. There are a few flies in here, please get them out in Jesus name, with the authority of the Holy Spirit. Lord, will I see W. and his wife this weekend? It would be nice, if it’s your will. Disciples, I hear. Ok. Lord I know. I was going to ask about M and heard: wait. I had heard at the beginning that he wanted nothing to do with me, that was a lie, lie, I hear. OK. I have heard I will see him or that he will contact me before his birthday. I feel the Holy Spirit on my head. Lord, are you giving me hope like in Hebrews 11, where they did not receive the promise? No. Ok. Love you Lord. Help me focus on doing your will. I do not want to be distracted from your purpose Lord. I had heard distraction and python, was that for M? He was delivered, I hear. Ok. It is so hot here, the fan sort of helps. Lord what is happening with my daughter, she is ok, I hear, so why does she not contact me? She is busy, ok. Always praying for her, last night I had a dream with my brother, may he be delivered and his purpose with you accomplished and with my daughter, that we got to see each other. I have not dreamt with M. Wow, why can’t I get him off my mind? Soultie? If so please deliver me from the soultie, in Jesus name. No, I hear, ok. What else do you want to tell me? Good and faithful servant, I hear. Love you Lord. Relocating. 

August 21, 2026. The work of the teachers of the law and the prosperity message does not come from God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit, but from the Devil himself; yet, the one who is meant to understand will understand, in the name of Jesus. All for the sake of souls and the Great Commission. Today, after suffering severe physical attacks—burning and itching sensations all night long, along with large and small cockroaches, black mold in the room, flies, and ants—and while the Holy Spirit reminded me of the plagues sent to Pharaoh (who represents the Devil in the story of Moses and the people of Christ), I engaged in prayer and praise and put on the armor of God. Then, around 8:00 AM, the Holy Spirit led me to read Matthew 10—a passage He has been highlighting for me—and to seek guidance for the day. He told me to go see the owner of the studio where the Holy Spirit had directed me in Santo Domingo Este, until the morning of the 28th; all of this is for the sake of souls and the Great Commission. Afterward, I felt led to read Acts 2 with the owner of the studio—the passage the Holy Spirit has been focusing on in relation to this woman. Like all the chosen ones, she has been under attack by great wickedness and distraction, and by teachers of the law—as described in Matthew 23 (please read it)—who preach the prosperity message. The Word states very clearly that any teaching differing from the Gospels, from the example GOD Himself left us in the Bible, or from the examples found in Revelation, Acts of the Apostles (through the Holy Spirit), and Paul’s letters (through the Holy Spirit), does not come from God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit. Those diabolical teachings arose to lead people to hell, for they seek to block people from the truth through mere appearances—bearing no relation to what God Himself teaches us in His Word and through His Holy Spirit. They want to be God, just like the demons who fell for that very reason; it is all about appearances and nothing to do with biblical principles—truly diabolical teachings.

I, like the Lord, Jesus, Holy Spirit have faced heavy criticism over all this; because I dress as the Holy Spirit directs and do and say what He tells me, I appear “different” to the teachers of the law. Yet, as we read the Bible, everything was guided by the Holy Spirit from beginning to end. Since the Devil and his principalities cannot kill us all, the Holy Spirit told me some time ago that the enemy will distract the Lord’s people with “their own problems”—as we are told in Matthew 24; read it. I am obedient regardless of the reaction, just as the Holy Spirit has taught me in Matthew 5 and other chapters of God’s Word in the Bible. I am asked time and again which God I serve, since I do not call Him Jehovah and do not attend a formal congregation (though I have explained what Ephesians 4 says about the different parts of the Body of Christ and how we must be exactly where the Holy Spirit wants us, fulfilling the Great Commission alongside the Holy Spirit). They criticize me for dressing normally, having short hair, and wearing accessories—focusing entirely on outward appearance—and claiming that unless one reads the Reina-Valera/King James version, one isn’t reading the Bible at all. They lack understanding of the Holy Spirit, who reveals the true nature of things in every situation. Yet, I do what the Holy Spirit says so that those meant to understand and obey will do so. Later, the Lord sent me to a neighbor who has two nephews and a brother; this brother is—as the Holy Spirit revealed to me—severely possessed by a Bacca demon that torments him, especially at night. We prayed for deliverance so that, once set free, he might repent and accept Jesus as his God and Savior, as taught in Romans 10. If the person does not repent and proclaim Jesus after being delivered, more demons would come, for the person is left “clean” but without the Holy Spirit—who provides the tools to prevent possession and to guard against the various portals through which these demons enter.

Ephesians 4: Unity in the Body

4 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. ² Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. ³ Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. ⁴ For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.

⁵ There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
⁶ one God and Father of all,
who is over all, in all, and living through all.

⁷ However, he has given each one of us a special gift^[a] through the generosity of Christ. ⁸ That is why the Scriptures say, 

“When he ascended to the heights,
    he led a crowd of captives
    and gave gifts to his people.”^[b]

⁹ Notice that it says “he ascended.” This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world.^[c] 10 And the same one who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that he might fill the entire universe with himself.

¹¹ Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. ¹² Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. ¹³ This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.

¹⁴ Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.¹⁵ Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. ¹⁶ He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

Living as Children of Light

¹⁷ With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. ¹⁸ Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. ¹⁹ They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity.

²⁰ But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. ²¹ Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, ²² throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. ²³ Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. ²⁴ Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

²⁵ So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. ²⁶ And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”^[d]Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ for anger gives a foothold to the devil.

²⁸ If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need. ²⁹ Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

³⁰ And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own,^[e] guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.

³¹ Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. ³² Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

The Great Commission is being carried out through the anointing of the Holy Spirit, along with His gifts and fruit. Let us pray that the Lord’s Kingdom comes and His purposes are always fulfilled in the name of Jesus; may those who need to understand, understand—allowing themselves to be loved by the Lord God and the Holy Spirit, loving Him and obeying Him.The Lord’s coming is near—He told me this in Africa in May of this year, through Matthew 24 and Revelation 6, read it. He has been separating the wheat from the tares, the prodigal sons, and those who have been wedded to worldly agendas and much more, so that—for those who have understood what the Spirit says to the churches, as stated in Revelation 2:29—we may go with Him when He comes to gather His people. For only the Devil and his principalities, along with those who have not chosen Jesus and the Holy Spirit, will remain here. How does the Holy Spirit speak to our lives through this testimony? In the name of Jesus. The Holy Spirit tells me: testify, testify, testify. In the name of Jesus—all for the sake of souls and the Great Commission, through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Will you join in prayer for this Great Commission?

• For the ones that are meant to surrender their lives to Jesus, the Holy Spirit.
• For me as with the Holy Spirit leads the disciples to Christ.
• For believers to be loved by the Holy Spirit, love the Lord and obey HIM, thru daily worship, reading the Bible and full surrender to the Holy Spirit thru Jesus. 
• For spiritual revival and awakening to take place in each place the Holy Spirit places me with HIS anointing, for the souls/people, in the Great Commission.
• For the people that read this page and wherever the Holy Spirit leads to be receptive to the Good News of Jesus, as we read in John 14:6 and Romans 10.
• For those who have chosen to partner up with this Great Commission through their monetary support and or prayers. 
• For the Lord, Jesus, the Holy Spirit’s kingdom to come and will be done in everything as it is in heaven. 

These are the different platforms that can be used to send an offering, to partner with this Great Commission: Zelle: is Lourdes K Delacruz: Lourdeskdelacruz@gmail.com. Sendwave is also an option, CashApp: Lourdes Delacruz: $Lourdeskdelacruz, Venmo: Lourdes Delacruz, @Lourdes-Delacruz. Revolut: Lourdes Delacruz, @lourdeh0t5. For BHD bank(Dominican Republic): 36436030019, Lourdes De La Cruz, BANRESERVAS(Dominican Republic): 9603622008, PayPal:Lourdes Delacruz, @Yonkers16, Western Union: Lourdes Karenina De La Cruz, you can send me a message thru WhatsApp, thru the number at the end of this message, to ask me what country and or state I am in, and to send me the receipt with the amount, your information and the tracking number, once the money is sent to: WhatsApp: 849-428-6776. Thankful for those who have chosen to become partners with this Great Commission; all for the souls in this Great Commission. For those who are meant to be saved, to be saved forgiven, have an identity, forgive, be healed, have a purpose, fruits, gifts of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus name.