When I was praying yesterday, I was considering a recent conversation I had with a man who is not serving the Lord, but knows of Him. I have had a couple of strong opportunities to witness to Him regarding much of what the Spirit is speaking to all of us and he admitted that he had never heard these things talked about anywhere. However, he did admit that though he never heard them, he knew something was different about what was being said. Since then, I prayed that the Lord would not give him peace until his heart was right before God. The other day, when I spoke with him, he told me that life has been rough lately because he is trying several different methods, but spends nights tossing and turning rather than sleeping. The Lord ministered this to me:
Word
You have what you ask in My name for it is My promise to those who walk uprightly before Me. I tell you, watch and look for My word to be fulfilled in these times. For all that you have asked Me, according to My will, will be done for you. But I tell you, trust in Me for all that you have need of. Do not think it strange or unusual when I perform My word before your very eyes even according to all that you have asked of Me. I am faithful to perform all that I have promised to you. Stand in the gap for those who I lay upon your heart that you may see that which you have asked in secret being accomplished in the open. I tell you, let your calling and election be made sure for though you wait on your ministry with patience, the time will soon come when you are no longer hidden. I will pour out My Spirit upon you, and you will see that it has been given to you without measure. You will see that even in your weakness, I am strong.
If the gifts of the Spirit have been given to you already, then why do you not take the time to stir them up within you? You have no lack, I desire that you do mighty exploits for My name's sake. That signs and wonders would follow them that believe. Only believe. Let nothing (carnal mind, doubt, fear) keep you from walking in all that I have called you to. You are seated in heavenly places and joint heirs with Christ. Do not let the expectations of men keep you from doing the will of the Father. Have faith and believe.
Tell your brothers and sisters to pray without ceasing and to pray that they are found worthy to escape the wrath that is to come.
I am fully convinced that God desires all of us. He will pour out and be faithful to all that He has promised us if we are faithful to Him, daily. I know it has been said before, but to live our lives unto the Lord every day is what He requires of us, selling all that we have in this life and following Him. Those who know us should know us simply as those who love God, sons and daughters of the Most High.
God be with us all,
Ryan
Thursday, January 24, 2008
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Amen Ryan,
The Lord is reminding us of His faithfulness, when we see the fruit of our labors. Truly, the prayers and the work are not in vain.
God Bless,
Tara
Ryan,
I Pray that your friend would have peace in the name of our Father Jesus. That this is the glory we can give our God. I pray to our God of Peace that your friends heart will be taken off the crooked road.
Isaiah 59:8 The way of peace they do not know; there is no justice in their paths. They have turned them into crooked roads; no one who walks in them will know peace.
And as God has already stated in Isaiah 48:22 "There is no peace," says the LORD, "for the wicked."
Peace is given from God, which is spoken throughout:
1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 John 1:3 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and LOVE.
Ephesians 6:23 Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you...
Peace, O
Amen Ryan,
This word really stirs, and speaks to me. Our God is a Great God, and he hears our prayers.
BTW O, Alex had Philippians 4 recently- it is really a sweet scripture, truth and wisdom.
God be with you,
Jenn
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