The following is what God gave me when we were holding some brethren up in prayer on Wednesday evening.
I want to shave off the doubt and the fear of falling because there is a greater purpose that is at hand. There are more consequences when holding back (quenching the Spirit) not just for own sake but because people are being left dry and thirsty. There is personal edification being missed out on, but much more importantly of others. Yes we may fall, but that is apart of growth, and it’s the system in which was designed for the learning to discern and to lean on the Holy Spirit’s living guidance. A system created by the one who knows best. I do not know If this encourages any other procrastinators out there, but considering these dark times, we must step out and come higher. Not just for our sake, but for the people in the highways and byways, for the people whose heart is searching for an infallible truth, and for the mislead; because eternity is a long time. And because we love God.
I believe many are edified as I am, when reading these posts; based on what I received, there’s a deeper understanding why it’s so important to share what God gives us. Why it’s said to not forsake the assembling of one another. It’s not for our own to harbor or bury. It’s to keep the flowing of the Spirit moving through out, filling what needs to be filled. He is living and does move. What God gives to us not only gives us food for our soul (our daily bread), but could feed a multitude of souls. Who are we to doubt if two fish and five loaves cannot feed a few thousand. He is the same spirit in one, as is in another, so let us share what is of Him that’s within us. Let Him move by opening up and opening our mouths as the Spirit gives utterance. I hope to have more strength and boldness to shout God’s words on rooftops. To set free the captive. To feed the hungry. To separate the wicked from the Holy. To give rest and peace as He desires and wills; all things as He’s done in me, because He desires it for all. If we love one another as we are commanded too, we should desire to do these things.
On Wednesday I had a vision of this circle that had a bold metallic-silverish lining (seeing it as 3-D but not a sphere). It was understood it was a circle of truth, and a band of brethren being the surrounding walls. Though it was made up of servers of God, it did not hold the appearance of a group of people standing/sitting in a ‘circle’. It was just known that, that is what it was from that view. I knew that I was looking at it from afar.
In side was the Spirit, and Truth. It was well protected as itself made the lining strong, stronger than any known metal as it later had been revealed.
I couldn't tell who was who and where one person ended or another began. I noticed that one was not higher than another. A perfect circle and of perfect balance. All serving the same purpose we were bound in a strength that was growing in girth. It did not grow because of the number of people, but by the amount of truth being added. And though I couldn't tell who was who, it seemed already known that we each had a place, each an individual purpose (like gifts or talents) given by God.
It was told to me that we all had to leave what was once our own, a much smaller and individual circle, to be apart of this one. This had to take an awareness and humbleness of how weak we were beforehand, it took selflessness because one had to humble themself to another, letting go of partiality and pride in order to be apart of someone other than themselves, and it took much dying to the flesh for truth to be able to enter within and transform and conform. It was as if when we unwrapped ourselves from (by our choice alone) the old, the dirty, the dead, and then by not really knowing how, ended up wrapping eachother in the armor of faith, hope and love. Leaving not one without it.
The more the truth that became abundant and as the Spirit moved, the more bolder the lining became and larger the circle. Also something against the logic of the world, the amount added did not add up in earthly terms. The Sharing of one mind, one hope and one Spirit was unlike 'one plus one turning into two', it was like a one plus one turning into twenty.
I remember hearing how it is impossible for a human to draw an infallible circle though it may seem a simple thing. This was not of us or of our doing because we simply could not.
What God put in one and then what one would put in, all would benefit. Where one lacked, all would bear him up yet never losing turgor. I saw this all and then I heard myself speak "As we love God, we are commanded to love another".
By the knowing and the doing of these things, love is perfected within us (or as I just am finding that in greek perfected is translated as 'accomplished').
God is love and he who abides in love abides in God and God abides in him. By keeping the commandment of loving one another we accomplish God’s will as He himself walks and talks and guides us, giving us peace and strength by His presence, for us yet for others. Which does this not give us strength (and confidence) to stand in the day of judgement? Love casts out fear and we should love God so much, and the truth that sets us free, that we should not be fearful to share it.
I hope it stirs any who need it, to continue to seek truth, to seek the love of God and His will, and for the love of His people while not forsaking the assembling of one another. It’s not for our own, but for His glory and the precious need for others who desire the correction, the confirmation, the comfort of the Spirit.
Let us be in spirit to see that there are none in need.
Love not in speech or in words, but in deed and in truth-
God Bless
Carmen
Friday, May 30, 2008
I Will Teach You
This is what the Lord spoke to me yesterday (5/29/08) while on my way to work. I know some of it is personal and for me, but I pray that is stirs those who have ears to hear as it has stirred me:
Word
Remember My words and all that I have written on your hear this day. That man cannot live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of My mouth. Who will do all that I have asked them, being obedient in the little things that I may cause them to rule over much? I have come near to you this day to reveal My will to you. Allow My Spirit to bare witness to you of the truth that is in those who I put before you. For all things are revealed by the Holy Spirit and I tell you, nothing is hidden from you who humble yourselves before Me and allow Me to give you understanding in all things. For those who think it strange or doubt this truth, did I not say that greater things will you do if you believe? I tell you, to those who have faith and believe Me and My words, all things are possible. Enter in to the fullness of what I have for you. Look not to any man or the understanding of men, but rather walk in the Spirit and in power. This is My will for you. Did I not tell you that I would teach you? Believe.
Let us all be changed from glory to glory. God is calling us to draw closer and come higher. We are nothing without His Spirit and His truth. We need to believe all that He speaks to us, noting doubting. What He gives is the only thing we can live by.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Word
Remember My words and all that I have written on your hear this day. That man cannot live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of My mouth. Who will do all that I have asked them, being obedient in the little things that I may cause them to rule over much? I have come near to you this day to reveal My will to you. Allow My Spirit to bare witness to you of the truth that is in those who I put before you. For all things are revealed by the Holy Spirit and I tell you, nothing is hidden from you who humble yourselves before Me and allow Me to give you understanding in all things. For those who think it strange or doubt this truth, did I not say that greater things will you do if you believe? I tell you, to those who have faith and believe Me and My words, all things are possible. Enter in to the fullness of what I have for you. Look not to any man or the understanding of men, but rather walk in the Spirit and in power. This is My will for you. Did I not tell you that I would teach you? Believe.
Let us all be changed from glory to glory. God is calling us to draw closer and come higher. We are nothing without His Spirit and His truth. We need to believe all that He speaks to us, noting doubting. What He gives is the only thing we can live by.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Written then meant for now
I found this word in a book that I normally never write in, in fact almost every page was empty. There is no date, and I have no recollection of writting it. When I read it, it blessed me so much, and was stirred to share it. For whoever can recieve of it.
God Bless-Carmen
Oh ye of little faith, what is the outcome of your doubt? You will get what you hope for (which is nothing by doubting). I say Hope for Me. Hope on things I have given you. And if you can't see these things, stand in faith (strength) and know that I am God. In patience you possess your soul. Possess yourself. Know me to keep your footing. I am the light.
God Bless-Carmen
Oh ye of little faith, what is the outcome of your doubt? You will get what you hope for (which is nothing by doubting). I say Hope for Me. Hope on things I have given you. And if you can't see these things, stand in faith (strength) and know that I am God. In patience you possess your soul. Possess yourself. Know me to keep your footing. I am the light.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Strong Meat
Today on my way to work:
Word
And again I say unto you, hold not back My son. For there are many that have need of strong meat and living water. Keep your mind fixed on Me this day and be instantly in season for if you speak as My Spirit gives utterance and walk in power, I will glorify My name through you. Do not let your own understanding keep you from ministering in the Spirit to those who are in need. Look about you, see in the Spirit for there are many sick, many wounded, many dying in your midst. Speak healing, speak life and peace as My Spirit leads you. Despise not small beginnings for I will give you understanding and though those things seem small, you will do mighty exploits for My name's sake.
Word
As I was considering the Lord and what the Spirit was stirring me, I heard the Lord say to me "Eat." As I sat wondering what exactly He meant, I heard Him say to me again, "Eat." I then heard the Lord speak this: The cities will be laid waste and the the streets made desolate. For all of her abominations will I cause My judgment to be poured out. Who will stand against Me when I say to the sword "Go and devour this people?" Who will eat and be satisfied when I send famine and who who will thirst not when drought covers the land? I will shut up the mouths of My prophets and say, "Speak not to this people." In that day who will walk in their own righteousness and serve Me still? If I have called you saying "Repent of dead works, turn, and serve Me the Living God" and you have refused, why would I give you to drink in the day of darkness to come? You will curse Me in that day but I tell you, I will not be mocked. I offered Myself to you but you were satisfied with the pleasures of this life.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Word
And again I say unto you, hold not back My son. For there are many that have need of strong meat and living water. Keep your mind fixed on Me this day and be instantly in season for if you speak as My Spirit gives utterance and walk in power, I will glorify My name through you. Do not let your own understanding keep you from ministering in the Spirit to those who are in need. Look about you, see in the Spirit for there are many sick, many wounded, many dying in your midst. Speak healing, speak life and peace as My Spirit leads you. Despise not small beginnings for I will give you understanding and though those things seem small, you will do mighty exploits for My name's sake.
Word
As I was considering the Lord and what the Spirit was stirring me, I heard the Lord say to me "Eat." As I sat wondering what exactly He meant, I heard Him say to me again, "Eat." I then heard the Lord speak this: The cities will be laid waste and the the streets made desolate. For all of her abominations will I cause My judgment to be poured out. Who will stand against Me when I say to the sword "Go and devour this people?" Who will eat and be satisfied when I send famine and who who will thirst not when drought covers the land? I will shut up the mouths of My prophets and say, "Speak not to this people." In that day who will walk in their own righteousness and serve Me still? If I have called you saying "Repent of dead works, turn, and serve Me the Living God" and you have refused, why would I give you to drink in the day of darkness to come? You will curse Me in that day but I tell you, I will not be mocked. I offered Myself to you but you were satisfied with the pleasures of this life.
With love in Him,
Ryan
You Who Call Upon My Name
From church on 5/25/08:
Word
As for you who call upon My name daily and humble yourselves before Me, I say your redemption draws near. I have not held back anything from you for you believe I am who I say I am and trust not in the arm of man. Who is wise among you? Let them speak. Who has a song, a word, a vision, a prophecy? Hold not back for those things are given to all by My Spirit that you may edify one another and bring glory to My name. I tell you, let the days of becoming weary in well-doing end for I have called you to walk in the Spirit and not according to the flesh. Do you understand? If any lack wisdom, let them ask of Me, nothing wavering, that I may add to you that you would have no lack. I am the same yesterday, today and forever. I change not. Have faith for I am with you, even in your midst.
Be not troubled and do not be weary in well-doing. For I have strengthened you and I have put My Spirit within you. Open your mouth and speak all that I speak to you that My word may be established and that those who have need would be fed this day.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Word
As for you who call upon My name daily and humble yourselves before Me, I say your redemption draws near. I have not held back anything from you for you believe I am who I say I am and trust not in the arm of man. Who is wise among you? Let them speak. Who has a song, a word, a vision, a prophecy? Hold not back for those things are given to all by My Spirit that you may edify one another and bring glory to My name. I tell you, let the days of becoming weary in well-doing end for I have called you to walk in the Spirit and not according to the flesh. Do you understand? If any lack wisdom, let them ask of Me, nothing wavering, that I may add to you that you would have no lack. I am the same yesterday, today and forever. I change not. Have faith for I am with you, even in your midst.
Be not troubled and do not be weary in well-doing. For I have strengthened you and I have put My Spirit within you. Open your mouth and speak all that I speak to you that My word may be established and that those who have need would be fed this day.
With love in Him,
Ryan
In the Dark
5/25/2008
At church on Sunday, the Lord showed me a vision:
At first I was in the dark, wandering around, bumping into things, and trying to move or do something but I was not getting anywhere. Then, I saw a path light up before me and it was very well lit, clear and easy to follow.
The Understanding:
The dark is our understanding, our ways, our intellect, our reasoning, and our emotions. When we try to evaluate, measure, 'understand', dissect, and basically try to make the Holy Spirit fit into the tiny box of our intellect, we allow our flesh to become like a pop-up blocker on a computer that filters everything spiritual through our fleshly understanding, and therefore, we keep ourselves from comprehending spiritual things. But, when we die to ourselves, turn off the filter, and cast down EVERY skeptical, fearful, rebellious, doubtful thought that exalts itself against God, and we allow ourselves to put on the mind of Christ and be led by the Holy Spirit, we can then leave behind the frustration, confusion and striving of the darkness (flesh), and we can move on to the well lit, peaceful, and perfect path that God lays before us in the Spirit.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths (Pr. 3:5-6)
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that , when they knew God they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened, professing themselves to be wise, they became fools. (Romans 1: 18-23)
The Lord also gave me this word:
Those who worship Me must worship Me in Spirit and in truth. Do you think you can understand what is spiritual with your fleshly mind? Do you think that you can analyze it and pick it apart? What does the mind of man know of God? Do you not know My people that your mind even your flesh is at enmity with Me? I tell you this day that if you desire to enter in and know Me, if you desire to escape the wrath to come, you must cast away every thought that exalts itself against My truth. You must put away your religious ways and pick them up no more, for they only hinder your relationship with Me. You must put away vain imagination and earthly distractions, for I say to you today that all the vanity of man shall fade away as the grass, but I alone will remain. Find Me My people. Search Me out. Give Me no rest. Cast all your cares on Me, and I will teach you My ways. Today is the day of salvation. Do not delay what you know to do, for I come quickly to judge the quick and the dead.
Finally, I saw a city skyline and I understood that it was New York. The Lord said,"They have built their towers of Babel, but in one day they will be crushed." It was a reminder to me not to value or pursue worldly prestige or honor, because in one day or even an instant, God will destroy all of man's vain works.
I thank God for His fellowship and friendship, because in these dark times, I would not want to be alone or rely on my own abilities to get through.
God Bless,
Tara
At church on Sunday, the Lord showed me a vision:
At first I was in the dark, wandering around, bumping into things, and trying to move or do something but I was not getting anywhere. Then, I saw a path light up before me and it was very well lit, clear and easy to follow.
The Understanding:
The dark is our understanding, our ways, our intellect, our reasoning, and our emotions. When we try to evaluate, measure, 'understand', dissect, and basically try to make the Holy Spirit fit into the tiny box of our intellect, we allow our flesh to become like a pop-up blocker on a computer that filters everything spiritual through our fleshly understanding, and therefore, we keep ourselves from comprehending spiritual things. But, when we die to ourselves, turn off the filter, and cast down EVERY skeptical, fearful, rebellious, doubtful thought that exalts itself against God, and we allow ourselves to put on the mind of Christ and be led by the Holy Spirit, we can then leave behind the frustration, confusion and striving of the darkness (flesh), and we can move on to the well lit, peaceful, and perfect path that God lays before us in the Spirit.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths (Pr. 3:5-6)
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that , when they knew God they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened, professing themselves to be wise, they became fools. (Romans 1: 18-23)
The Lord also gave me this word:
Those who worship Me must worship Me in Spirit and in truth. Do you think you can understand what is spiritual with your fleshly mind? Do you think that you can analyze it and pick it apart? What does the mind of man know of God? Do you not know My people that your mind even your flesh is at enmity with Me? I tell you this day that if you desire to enter in and know Me, if you desire to escape the wrath to come, you must cast away every thought that exalts itself against My truth. You must put away your religious ways and pick them up no more, for they only hinder your relationship with Me. You must put away vain imagination and earthly distractions, for I say to you today that all the vanity of man shall fade away as the grass, but I alone will remain. Find Me My people. Search Me out. Give Me no rest. Cast all your cares on Me, and I will teach you My ways. Today is the day of salvation. Do not delay what you know to do, for I come quickly to judge the quick and the dead.
Finally, I saw a city skyline and I understood that it was New York. The Lord said,"They have built their towers of Babel, but in one day they will be crushed." It was a reminder to me not to value or pursue worldly prestige or honor, because in one day or even an instant, God will destroy all of man's vain works.
I thank God for His fellowship and friendship, because in these dark times, I would not want to be alone or rely on my own abilities to get through.
God Bless,
Tara
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Be Strengthened
This is what the Lord has been speaking to me the past week or so. I don't get a chance to get online too much so I put everything on one post.
The Lord spoke this word to me on Wensday May 21st: Let the weak say I am strong. Let the weary come and find rest. Let the thirsty drink of my waters that never fail. Let those who hunger for righteousness be satisfied that I am God. Come. Draw near unto me you who hear truth and who hide it in your hearts.. The light within cannot be hidden and as it is written, you shall shine more and more unto the perfect day. I am faithful. Do not be weary my son, but rejoice that I try you. Purged 7 times, over and over, I remove, I purify, I make you whole. Walk with me in white. Let those who know me acknowledge my words. You shall know them for they shall know me, and they shall receive you. Those who deny me also shall deny you, strong delusion is their portion. Many days have my people forgotten me. Without power , without faith, without love. A shell of beauty, yet pitiful, there is no life inside them. Upon the highways, out into the bi-ways. Let them come unto me, for those that were bidden were not worthy. I shall destroy all those who make a lie, wipe away all those who pervert truth. My name shall be exalted and I will glorify you my people. Stand strong, stand firm, my judgment shall return and it shall be unto your righteousness. Not many might, not many strong, but the lowly and the meek. You have called, I have answered. I did call, Here am I have you spoken. Do not turn back but I say be strengthened. Today is the day of salvation, now is still the accepted time. Come.
The Lord spoke this word to me on Tuesday May 20th: My strength. What can you compare it to? Who will come this day to find rest? The battle of the flesh. Do not faint but I say endure. Chastening, do not resist but be renewed. Cast away your doubt, be strong in me. Your choice. Who will win? I am strong, I do not faint. I do not grow weary, I do not turn. Have faith my people and let my joy be your strength. Trial after trial, endure even as I endured, obedient unto death. I make all things beautiful in my time in their season. I perfect, I make whole. I root out the old, I restore that which was broken. I fill, I fill you to overflowing. Flowing over, running over, my Spirit pours upon you my faithful. Remember my words and find your rest.
After the Lord spoke to me he reminded me of a vision I had about a mountain being removed from before me (us). He gave me the understanding that there is nothing in our way, for the mountains he has removed from before us ( The vision was actually for a brother, but for all, and he spoke to the mountain and it was removed to the sea).
PS 94:12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
PS 94:13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
PS 94:14 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
PS 94:15 But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
This is a word the Lord spoke to me on Sunday May 18th: The victory I have attained. What is the end of your faith? Salvation, redemption, a life with me apart from the flesh. Who desires this? I am your reward, I am your end. The cares of this life cloud, they confuse. You who love me cannot partake of them. Stand firm, be strong, not in you own strength, but in me and the power of my might. I was obedient unto death, I was tempted in all points knowing that which I was called to do. I overcame. I have the victory. My sons, my daughters, know and have faith. I know your trials and I know your temptations. Beautiful have I made the way, free from fear, free from death, free from bondage. Walk in my liberty. Freedom to them that are bound, strength to the weary, rest to them that have endured. Come, rest in me. Ask of me and I will show you. Seek me and you shall find me. All that I have is yours. Line upon line, precept upon precept. I am your builder and I do build you up. What can that which is made say to him who made it, what do you make me? Trust that I have made you vessels unto honor and not to dishonour. Trust in me, be founded in faith, rooted in love. Overcome by the word of your testimony and by my blood. I do not leave you powerless. Come, do not hold back.
The Lord also showed me a vision of a man dressed in a suit, carrying a briefcase. He would walk a short distance and then the briefcase would break open and he would have to stop to pick up everything, close the case, and continue walking. This happened three or four times and as I watched in the vision I saw the Lord standing next to me and he said "This is you when you continue in the flesh." The Lord gave me the simple understanding about walking in the Spirit, to do it we can not walk in this flesh. The briefcase represented the cares of this life, the opening of the case represents just what will happen to the things of this world. You can try to walk the path carrying them but you will always be hindered and you will never walk in the fullness God would have you to. The suit the man wore also represented his lawfulness ( I understood that the man wasn't supposed to even be wearing it, but rather something much more comfortable and fit for his walk. In Gods liberty rather than mans expectation/bondage). God is calling us higher and we must be separate from the cares of this life, the desires of the flesh. Also while in prayer Sunday, the Lord did one of those "Follow me" moments( It was a vision but more just as though I understood what was happening). When he did, I found myself at the top of a mountain looking down at the pools of water below (see www.handofhelp.com visions "Anchor in the Storm". To make a long story short....) and I saw darkness start to cover them, starting from the bottom rising to the top. As this happened I saw a light start shining from within me and I looked back and I saw the Lord shining brightly (all this was happening by the spring at the top of the mountain). Then he said "It has begun." and then he said strongly "Shine". Immediately after that I saw the path with trees around it ( brother Dave's vision "Finding the Highway of Holiness, A Dream") and I saw everything shake violently and it seemed as though the trees and everything but the path was torn away. The Lord again was standing next to me looking at the path and he said (these aren't the exact words) "Only those on the path shall stand, all else shall fall away".
This is a word the Lord spoke to me Saturday, May 17th: Who will stand in my day? The meek and the lowly, those of a pure heart and clean hands. Those justified by my blood, clothed in my righteousness, those who had faith, believing all my word and promises. Men think my way is hard, they do not know my yoke is easy and my burden light. The way, I have raised it up. The path have I prepared. Let them come to mind them that have endured (read Hebrews 11) and by faith received the promise. I am your way, your exceedingly great reward. What greater do you have, what more can you want. Stand firm upon my promises, be moved by the wind of my Spirit, hear within my still small voice. My peace have I given you, that which the world cannot know. Walk by faith, not by your sight.
This is a word the Lord spoke to me on Thursday, May 15th: Line upon line, the building of the Lord. My planting, my chosen, them whom I have glorified. Chosen from the beginning for such a time as this. Signs and wonders follow you who believe. Look unto me you who love truth, you shall reap if you do not faint. From the beginning I have declared it, making known unto you my ways and my truths. They think they know me, but I say wisdom is proven of her children. Judgment has begun in my house. I cast out the unprofitable servant. I will send my judgment upon those who prophesy lies in my name and the curse shall follow them. Who will mock my Spirit? Judgment like rain. As the former and as the latter. My works stand and I will glorify myself in you my people. Look to me and do not let your heart be swayed.
During prayer I also heard the Lord keep saying "Our Love". After awhile when I heard the Lord say it again I asked "What of it?" and the Lord started to speak about the love that we had and he spoke this word for everyone: My love toward you is great. No greater love has any man then when he lays down his life for a friend. You have laid down your lives to live in me, put away this life, to gain it eternal. I am your reward my people. I am your end. See the end of your faith. From the beginning have I known you, called you to be my own. Sons and daughters.. Reject the world, and they did reject you, but great I say is your reward in heaven. What can compare to our love? Our love is deeper than the ocean, wider than the farthest sea. The heavens do not compare to it, the earth in her glory does not come close.. Redeemed, clothed in my righteousness, arrayed in my peace.
The Lord also reminded me of a vision about a red bridge someone had a long time ago and understood/heard San Fransisco. The Lord Said " All that I have said will come to pass". The vision before was about destruction via earthquake to that area. During prayer the Lord also gave me the understanding that many storms would be coming to the "Bible Belt" area. And as the Lord said " Like they have not seen before".
To God be The Glory,
Austin
The Lord spoke this word to me on Wensday May 21st: Let the weak say I am strong. Let the weary come and find rest. Let the thirsty drink of my waters that never fail. Let those who hunger for righteousness be satisfied that I am God. Come. Draw near unto me you who hear truth and who hide it in your hearts.. The light within cannot be hidden and as it is written, you shall shine more and more unto the perfect day. I am faithful. Do not be weary my son, but rejoice that I try you. Purged 7 times, over and over, I remove, I purify, I make you whole. Walk with me in white. Let those who know me acknowledge my words. You shall know them for they shall know me, and they shall receive you. Those who deny me also shall deny you, strong delusion is their portion. Many days have my people forgotten me. Without power , without faith, without love. A shell of beauty, yet pitiful, there is no life inside them. Upon the highways, out into the bi-ways. Let them come unto me, for those that were bidden were not worthy. I shall destroy all those who make a lie, wipe away all those who pervert truth. My name shall be exalted and I will glorify you my people. Stand strong, stand firm, my judgment shall return and it shall be unto your righteousness. Not many might, not many strong, but the lowly and the meek. You have called, I have answered. I did call, Here am I have you spoken. Do not turn back but I say be strengthened. Today is the day of salvation, now is still the accepted time. Come.
The Lord spoke this word to me on Tuesday May 20th: My strength. What can you compare it to? Who will come this day to find rest? The battle of the flesh. Do not faint but I say endure. Chastening, do not resist but be renewed. Cast away your doubt, be strong in me. Your choice. Who will win? I am strong, I do not faint. I do not grow weary, I do not turn. Have faith my people and let my joy be your strength. Trial after trial, endure even as I endured, obedient unto death. I make all things beautiful in my time in their season. I perfect, I make whole. I root out the old, I restore that which was broken. I fill, I fill you to overflowing. Flowing over, running over, my Spirit pours upon you my faithful. Remember my words and find your rest.
After the Lord spoke to me he reminded me of a vision I had about a mountain being removed from before me (us). He gave me the understanding that there is nothing in our way, for the mountains he has removed from before us ( The vision was actually for a brother, but for all, and he spoke to the mountain and it was removed to the sea).
PS 94:12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;
PS 94:13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked.
PS 94:14 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.
PS 94:15 But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.
This is a word the Lord spoke to me on Sunday May 18th: The victory I have attained. What is the end of your faith? Salvation, redemption, a life with me apart from the flesh. Who desires this? I am your reward, I am your end. The cares of this life cloud, they confuse. You who love me cannot partake of them. Stand firm, be strong, not in you own strength, but in me and the power of my might. I was obedient unto death, I was tempted in all points knowing that which I was called to do. I overcame. I have the victory. My sons, my daughters, know and have faith. I know your trials and I know your temptations. Beautiful have I made the way, free from fear, free from death, free from bondage. Walk in my liberty. Freedom to them that are bound, strength to the weary, rest to them that have endured. Come, rest in me. Ask of me and I will show you. Seek me and you shall find me. All that I have is yours. Line upon line, precept upon precept. I am your builder and I do build you up. What can that which is made say to him who made it, what do you make me? Trust that I have made you vessels unto honor and not to dishonour. Trust in me, be founded in faith, rooted in love. Overcome by the word of your testimony and by my blood. I do not leave you powerless. Come, do not hold back.
The Lord also showed me a vision of a man dressed in a suit, carrying a briefcase. He would walk a short distance and then the briefcase would break open and he would have to stop to pick up everything, close the case, and continue walking. This happened three or four times and as I watched in the vision I saw the Lord standing next to me and he said "This is you when you continue in the flesh." The Lord gave me the simple understanding about walking in the Spirit, to do it we can not walk in this flesh. The briefcase represented the cares of this life, the opening of the case represents just what will happen to the things of this world. You can try to walk the path carrying them but you will always be hindered and you will never walk in the fullness God would have you to. The suit the man wore also represented his lawfulness ( I understood that the man wasn't supposed to even be wearing it, but rather something much more comfortable and fit for his walk. In Gods liberty rather than mans expectation/bondage). God is calling us higher and we must be separate from the cares of this life, the desires of the flesh. Also while in prayer Sunday, the Lord did one of those "Follow me" moments( It was a vision but more just as though I understood what was happening). When he did, I found myself at the top of a mountain looking down at the pools of water below (see www.handofhelp.com visions "Anchor in the Storm". To make a long story short....) and I saw darkness start to cover them, starting from the bottom rising to the top. As this happened I saw a light start shining from within me and I looked back and I saw the Lord shining brightly (all this was happening by the spring at the top of the mountain). Then he said "It has begun." and then he said strongly "Shine". Immediately after that I saw the path with trees around it ( brother Dave's vision "Finding the Highway of Holiness, A Dream") and I saw everything shake violently and it seemed as though the trees and everything but the path was torn away. The Lord again was standing next to me looking at the path and he said (these aren't the exact words) "Only those on the path shall stand, all else shall fall away".
This is a word the Lord spoke to me Saturday, May 17th: Who will stand in my day? The meek and the lowly, those of a pure heart and clean hands. Those justified by my blood, clothed in my righteousness, those who had faith, believing all my word and promises. Men think my way is hard, they do not know my yoke is easy and my burden light. The way, I have raised it up. The path have I prepared. Let them come to mind them that have endured (read Hebrews 11) and by faith received the promise. I am your way, your exceedingly great reward. What greater do you have, what more can you want. Stand firm upon my promises, be moved by the wind of my Spirit, hear within my still small voice. My peace have I given you, that which the world cannot know. Walk by faith, not by your sight.
This is a word the Lord spoke to me on Thursday, May 15th: Line upon line, the building of the Lord. My planting, my chosen, them whom I have glorified. Chosen from the beginning for such a time as this. Signs and wonders follow you who believe. Look unto me you who love truth, you shall reap if you do not faint. From the beginning I have declared it, making known unto you my ways and my truths. They think they know me, but I say wisdom is proven of her children. Judgment has begun in my house. I cast out the unprofitable servant. I will send my judgment upon those who prophesy lies in my name and the curse shall follow them. Who will mock my Spirit? Judgment like rain. As the former and as the latter. My works stand and I will glorify myself in you my people. Look to me and do not let your heart be swayed.
During prayer I also heard the Lord keep saying "Our Love". After awhile when I heard the Lord say it again I asked "What of it?" and the Lord started to speak about the love that we had and he spoke this word for everyone: My love toward you is great. No greater love has any man then when he lays down his life for a friend. You have laid down your lives to live in me, put away this life, to gain it eternal. I am your reward my people. I am your end. See the end of your faith. From the beginning have I known you, called you to be my own. Sons and daughters.. Reject the world, and they did reject you, but great I say is your reward in heaven. What can compare to our love? Our love is deeper than the ocean, wider than the farthest sea. The heavens do not compare to it, the earth in her glory does not come close.. Redeemed, clothed in my righteousness, arrayed in my peace.
The Lord also reminded me of a vision about a red bridge someone had a long time ago and understood/heard San Fransisco. The Lord Said " All that I have said will come to pass". The vision before was about destruction via earthquake to that area. During prayer the Lord also gave me the understanding that many storms would be coming to the "Bible Belt" area. And as the Lord said " Like they have not seen before".
To God be The Glory,
Austin
Bare Good Fruit
From prayer on 5/21/08:
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I am the Lion and the Lamb. I will return to judge a righteous judgment and I do come quickly. When I return , in whom will I find faith? Who will bare the fruit of one who has walked according to the leading of My Spirit? Who has heard the voice of their God saying, 'Come higher' and has believed that it may be accounted unto them for righteousness? You are My chosen. I have poured out My Spirit upon you, in great measure, that you would bring glory to My name. Who seeks not to be lifted up but that their brothers and sisters may be lifted up and strengthened by My Spirit? I have spoken to you saying, 'Come, wanting nothing.' Am I not able to pour out liberally upon you who humble yourselves before Me and walk in obedience, according to all that I reveal to you? Have faith My people. Only believe that all the things of this world, the understanding and wisdom of man, would all be cast down by the wayside. I desire to lift you up. It is My will that you would speak liberty to all that I put before you, all who are weak. Let Christ be full formed in you and be transformed by the renewing of your mind that I may cause you to sine as the noon day. You are My people and I tell you none can pluck you from My hand. Stand in faith believing every word that proceeds out of My mouth for in this My will is done and My word accomplished.
Vision
The Lord reminded me of a vision He showed me a little while back. In the vision I could see a tree that was completely surrounded by rock structures and mountains, exposed only to the sunlight and the sky. It was protected and could either grow in one direction (up). I then saw the tree grow toward the sky until it surpassed the height of the rocks around it, and it began to branch out allowing birds to lodge in its branches. This time when I saw it, the Lord gave me more understanding. The tree was planted there by God. It was planted in such a way that only the Lord could nurture it and it could only grow one way, or it would die.
Vision
I saw a close-up up many different leaves on an apple tree. When spring time came, the leaves first grew, then the flowers budded and eventually turned into apples. The Lord gave me the understanding that the leaves were like accepting salvation. The flowers were likened unto us receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is a beautiful thing to be able to hear God and commune with Him, signs and wonders following after them that believe. However, it was the fruit that came after the flowers that stirred me greatly. The Lord ministered to me that we are to bare good fruit so that we can feed others. It is the fruit that can sustain, not the flowers. God is calling us to feed His sheep, but we must first be given (and accept) all that He has to give us.
With love in Him,
Ryan
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I am the Lion and the Lamb. I will return to judge a righteous judgment and I do come quickly. When I return , in whom will I find faith? Who will bare the fruit of one who has walked according to the leading of My Spirit? Who has heard the voice of their God saying, 'Come higher' and has believed that it may be accounted unto them for righteousness? You are My chosen. I have poured out My Spirit upon you, in great measure, that you would bring glory to My name. Who seeks not to be lifted up but that their brothers and sisters may be lifted up and strengthened by My Spirit? I have spoken to you saying, 'Come, wanting nothing.' Am I not able to pour out liberally upon you who humble yourselves before Me and walk in obedience, according to all that I reveal to you? Have faith My people. Only believe that all the things of this world, the understanding and wisdom of man, would all be cast down by the wayside. I desire to lift you up. It is My will that you would speak liberty to all that I put before you, all who are weak. Let Christ be full formed in you and be transformed by the renewing of your mind that I may cause you to sine as the noon day. You are My people and I tell you none can pluck you from My hand. Stand in faith believing every word that proceeds out of My mouth for in this My will is done and My word accomplished.
Vision
The Lord reminded me of a vision He showed me a little while back. In the vision I could see a tree that was completely surrounded by rock structures and mountains, exposed only to the sunlight and the sky. It was protected and could either grow in one direction (up). I then saw the tree grow toward the sky until it surpassed the height of the rocks around it, and it began to branch out allowing birds to lodge in its branches. This time when I saw it, the Lord gave me more understanding. The tree was planted there by God. It was planted in such a way that only the Lord could nurture it and it could only grow one way, or it would die.
Vision
I saw a close-up up many different leaves on an apple tree. When spring time came, the leaves first grew, then the flowers budded and eventually turned into apples. The Lord gave me the understanding that the leaves were like accepting salvation. The flowers were likened unto us receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is a beautiful thing to be able to hear God and commune with Him, signs and wonders following after them that believe. However, it was the fruit that came after the flowers that stirred me greatly. The Lord ministered to me that we are to bare good fruit so that we can feed others. It is the fruit that can sustain, not the flowers. God is calling us to feed His sheep, but we must first be given (and accept) all that He has to give us.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Nothing Doubting
From church on 5/18/08:
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Have faith. For all things are possible to them that believe, believe I am who I say I am, believe every word that proceeds out of My mouth. Believe that I will do what I said I will do and that I am not a man that I should lie. Who will walk in righteousness, allowing My glory to be their rear guard? Who will allow My Spirit to lead them into all truth? I search for those who will hear My voice and be obedient to all that I speak, nothing doubting.
The things that you have been given have not been revealed to you by men, but by My Spirit alone. Who will stand on this truth knowing that I give you all that you need, and that noting is hidden from you who seek My face? Come, My people, and draw close to My side this day. I will speak to you as sons and daughters, even as I speak to you now. Come and enter in, believing Me and My words that your calling and election would be made sure. I desire that you would walk according to the leading of My Spirit always that you may fulfill My will and bring glory to My name daily. Have faith and believe that it is I who am being fully formed in you, that you are not your own and that I am near you, even in your mouth.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Word
Have faith. For all things are possible to them that believe, believe I am who I say I am, believe every word that proceeds out of My mouth. Believe that I will do what I said I will do and that I am not a man that I should lie. Who will walk in righteousness, allowing My glory to be their rear guard? Who will allow My Spirit to lead them into all truth? I search for those who will hear My voice and be obedient to all that I speak, nothing doubting.
The things that you have been given have not been revealed to you by men, but by My Spirit alone. Who will stand on this truth knowing that I give you all that you need, and that noting is hidden from you who seek My face? Come, My people, and draw close to My side this day. I will speak to you as sons and daughters, even as I speak to you now. Come and enter in, believing Me and My words that your calling and election would be made sure. I desire that you would walk according to the leading of My Spirit always that you may fulfill My will and bring glory to My name daily. Have faith and believe that it is I who am being fully formed in you, that you are not your own and that I am near you, even in your mouth.
With love in Him,
Ryan
On the Dock
I received this vision last Sunday.
I saw my feet walking on the very edge of the side of a dock, which was over a body of water (like a inland lake). I was wobbling and moving pretty slow because I was trying to keep my balance. I thought to myself move to the center of the dock then I won't worry about falling in. Then I looked up and saw that the dock ended a ways up, and if I continued to walk I would fall in anyway. Then I realized the body of water represented the fullness of what God is calling me to and I was struggling in my own strength not to fall in. The dock probably represented fear and/or doubt keeping me from entering in, because just before I saw the vision the Lord was ministering to me about entering in, and having no fear nor doubt.
This was for me, where I'm at personally, but it could be where you are too. So all we have to do is jump in, and save ourselves the struggle (with our flesh). God is calling us into the fullness, and He has given us the faith, we just need to be obedient.
God bless you,
Rachel
I saw my feet walking on the very edge of the side of a dock, which was over a body of water (like a inland lake). I was wobbling and moving pretty slow because I was trying to keep my balance. I thought to myself move to the center of the dock then I won't worry about falling in. Then I looked up and saw that the dock ended a ways up, and if I continued to walk I would fall in anyway. Then I realized the body of water represented the fullness of what God is calling me to and I was struggling in my own strength not to fall in. The dock probably represented fear and/or doubt keeping me from entering in, because just before I saw the vision the Lord was ministering to me about entering in, and having no fear nor doubt.
This was for me, where I'm at personally, but it could be where you are too. So all we have to do is jump in, and save ourselves the struggle (with our flesh). God is calling us into the fullness, and He has given us the faith, we just need to be obedient.
God bless you,
Rachel
Friday, May 23, 2008
Word 5/21/08
Woe to them who cannot tell bitter from sweet water. They have not refined their senses. They accept water from a well that brings death. The Spirit of truth is not their source. Nor can they tell good from evil. (For) Poison in mixed wine is undetectable to the pallet of a man, (or) in who they trust. As surely as the sun rises in the east, death will come to them who drink of the wine of the great whore, till her time has come and the Son of God is the light of the earth. None will escape. For they love the drunkenness of power more than the love of truth. They ride on the back of the dragon, doing the work of their master.
Hebrews 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
2 Thessalonians 2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Hebrews 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
2 Thessalonians 2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Word 5/18/08
Ask Me what was the greatest day of My life with you; The day of your salvation? The day of infilling of the Holy Ghost? The day of your conversion to walking in the Spirit by faith? All delight, yet one stands alone, one is greater than the rest. By faith you make your calling and election sure. By faith, the just live! By faith you please Me. By faith I call you friend. Hear Me this day, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees you cannot enter in. Believing Me and My word accounts to you as righteousness. By your righteousness/faith will you walk in the land. By faith will you subdue wickedness. By faith will you enter the pavilion of safety, deliverance. Let wisdom have her perfect work. Believe, then are all things made possible. Believe I accept you. Do My works. Accept My yoke. Wait on Me. For then you can walk in righteousness, in Spirit and in truth.
The day of the valley of judgment comes quickly. My return is at hand. Signs and wonders are ever present. Some are deceived by their own pride. Mans knowledge has blotted My name from their minds. They do foolishly, not knowing Me or My word. By mans wisdom (science) they do not know Me. Again I will send delusion, that their own lusts will be a snake about their neck. A noose, ever tightening, till their every breath begs for mercy, yet there will be none to be found. Their works are wicked, an abomination to be removed, never to be heard again. Those who love the imagination of their own mind will become a law to themselves. A law of death, with no redemption. A law that requires the blood of the innocent. A law by the wisdom of man, by the heart of a man, not a god, the man of sin.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
The day of the valley of judgment comes quickly. My return is at hand. Signs and wonders are ever present. Some are deceived by their own pride. Mans knowledge has blotted My name from their minds. They do foolishly, not knowing Me or My word. By mans wisdom (science) they do not know Me. Again I will send delusion, that their own lusts will be a snake about their neck. A noose, ever tightening, till their every breath begs for mercy, yet there will be none to be found. Their works are wicked, an abomination to be removed, never to be heard again. Those who love the imagination of their own mind will become a law to themselves. A law of death, with no redemption. A law that requires the blood of the innocent. A law by the wisdom of man, by the heart of a man, not a god, the man of sin.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Word 5/18/008
You say you want more, but are you faithful to what I have already given you? When I speak do you do, or do you hesitate? Do you hold on to your old ways, your old fears, or do you move forward, believing that I am God? Faith pleases Me. Obedience pleases Me. When you hear My voice, do not question. Do not fear. Go. Move. Take no thought for your life. All that I have is yours, but you must believe and receive it without doubt.
God Bless,
Tara
God Bless,
Tara
Word 5/21/2008
In these days I say cry out, and do not be silent. No longer keep back the things that you know will come upon this country, but speak openly and without fear, for My Spirit is with you, even in your mouth. Cry out, Prepare the way of the Lord. Do not be silent. I would have it so that their blood be on their own hands, and that their own hardness of heart brings the day of my wrath and destruction. I would not have you ignorant My people. These are dark days that come upon your land. An all encompassing darkness will fall, and the men of this nation will reap as they have sown, but My people will shine, for My Spirit dwells in you.
God Bless,
Tara
God Bless,
Tara
Friday, May 16, 2008
Called You By Name
From prayer last night (5/15/08):
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All that I have is yours. All.
Come and walk with Me, My people. Let all the cares of this life fall by the wayside and come draw near to Me. Let Me teach you all that you need to know. Let Me reveal the mysteries of the gospel to you. Come that I may have My way in you this day. You are mine, for I have called you by name. I will not hold back, there is nothing I would keep from you. Who will come higher this day? Who will believe My words that faith may rise up within you and that I may account it unto you for righteousness.
Wait on Me. Wait for Me to open the door that you may walk through it. Know that the day comes quickly when I will send you out. For there are many who desire to know truth, many who love Me but have been held back. I tell you, you will go forth by My Spirit that liberty may be given to the captives and that those who have been held back will be made strong. I speak this to you that nothing come upon you unaware, but I say wait on Me. I will send you by My Spirit in due season. Continue to draw close to Me daily that I may add all things unto you.
Who will allow Me to write My words upon their heart? Who will let Me put My words in their mouth that they may speak only as My Spirit gives utterance? I tell you, be wise in all that I give you and trust in Me that doubt and fear would have no place. You have need that no man teach you for I have given you My Spirit that you may be led into all truth. Be confident in all that I speak to you, all that I show you. It is not of yourself for it is given by My Spirit to those who seek Me and it is received by faith.
All that I have put before you to do is for the glory of My name. For though some things seem to be of no importance, I tell you know that all is for your edification that you may learn to die to yourself and trust only in the leading of My Spirit. I am with you always, I never leave you or forsake you. Ask for wisdom and understanding for I desire that you hear My voice always.
The Lord stirred me in some things that He showed me a while back regarding us being sent out by His Spirit and about how He will send us to those who love Him and desire to walk according to the leading of His Spirit. He gave me this scripture as a confirmation:
Acts 11:11-16
11And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. 12And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: 13And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; 14Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. 15And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. 16Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
Now is the time that we must serve God in Spirit and in truth. God will not wink at things as in times past. If any desire to be set free, if any desire to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, go unto God and ask of Him. Let no man keep you from entering in to the fullness of what God has called you to. The time is short and we must all work out our own salvation with fear and trembling.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Word
All that I have is yours. All.
Come and walk with Me, My people. Let all the cares of this life fall by the wayside and come draw near to Me. Let Me teach you all that you need to know. Let Me reveal the mysteries of the gospel to you. Come that I may have My way in you this day. You are mine, for I have called you by name. I will not hold back, there is nothing I would keep from you. Who will come higher this day? Who will believe My words that faith may rise up within you and that I may account it unto you for righteousness.
Wait on Me. Wait for Me to open the door that you may walk through it. Know that the day comes quickly when I will send you out. For there are many who desire to know truth, many who love Me but have been held back. I tell you, you will go forth by My Spirit that liberty may be given to the captives and that those who have been held back will be made strong. I speak this to you that nothing come upon you unaware, but I say wait on Me. I will send you by My Spirit in due season. Continue to draw close to Me daily that I may add all things unto you.
Who will allow Me to write My words upon their heart? Who will let Me put My words in their mouth that they may speak only as My Spirit gives utterance? I tell you, be wise in all that I give you and trust in Me that doubt and fear would have no place. You have need that no man teach you for I have given you My Spirit that you may be led into all truth. Be confident in all that I speak to you, all that I show you. It is not of yourself for it is given by My Spirit to those who seek Me and it is received by faith.
All that I have put before you to do is for the glory of My name. For though some things seem to be of no importance, I tell you know that all is for your edification that you may learn to die to yourself and trust only in the leading of My Spirit. I am with you always, I never leave you or forsake you. Ask for wisdom and understanding for I desire that you hear My voice always.
The Lord stirred me in some things that He showed me a while back regarding us being sent out by His Spirit and about how He will send us to those who love Him and desire to walk according to the leading of His Spirit. He gave me this scripture as a confirmation:
Acts 11:11-16
11And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. 12And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: 13And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; 14Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. 15And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. 16Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
Now is the time that we must serve God in Spirit and in truth. God will not wink at things as in times past. If any desire to be set free, if any desire to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, go unto God and ask of Him. Let no man keep you from entering in to the fullness of what God has called you to. The time is short and we must all work out our own salvation with fear and trembling.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Be Still
From church on 5/11/08:
Be still. I am preparing the way. You have not labored in vain, as man have. Do not be discouraged by what you see with eyes. Look to what you see in the Spirit. I have trained you up in the way you will go. I am not a hard task master. What I require of you is faith. You have not seen what will become of you, but you will do marvelous works through Me. There is a drought in the land and it will continue, but you will not thirst because you drink from the spring I have given you. Come before Me with fear and trembling and I will direct your every footstep.
I saw a vision of a path and a white dove flying in front of me, leading the way. I opened my eyes and had a second vision of a white dove leading the way on a path. Then I saw other colored birds swooping in and out of my sight, but when I looked in the Spirit, all I could see was the white dove.
Grace and peace,
Rachel
Be still. I am preparing the way. You have not labored in vain, as man have. Do not be discouraged by what you see with eyes. Look to what you see in the Spirit. I have trained you up in the way you will go. I am not a hard task master. What I require of you is faith. You have not seen what will become of you, but you will do marvelous works through Me. There is a drought in the land and it will continue, but you will not thirst because you drink from the spring I have given you. Come before Me with fear and trembling and I will direct your every footstep.
I saw a vision of a path and a white dove flying in front of me, leading the way. I opened my eyes and had a second vision of a white dove leading the way on a path. Then I saw other colored birds swooping in and out of my sight, but when I looked in the Spirit, all I could see was the white dove.
Grace and peace,
Rachel
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Thanks Guys!
I just wanted to thank you brothers and sisters for posting your words and visions. They are a blessing when you give them in church, but possibly even better when slowly savored and meditated upon. Even beyond that, there are some people (other than ESC) who have no true spiritual fellowship at all. 1 Corinthians 6:17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. To them these words would be confirmation to them, of what the Holy Spirit is saying.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Sunday Stuff
On Sunday at church this is what the Lord spoke to me: The path, the way. I have established it from the beginning. Faithless, perverse generation. I have called yet you did not answer. I held out my hand yet you desired another. I sent my sons and my daughters to speak to you saying they will respect my own. Yet you mocked them and cast your dung upon them. I am full of fury, I am weary with holding in. I have had the day of judgment in my heart from the beginning. Woe to them that are with out, for there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. I looked and I beheld them that did seek my face. Surly these are my jewels. I will spare them. I will be their God and they shall be my people. The locust shall not plague them, the famine shall not bring them hunger. Mighty signs and wonders. What does the chaff have to do with the wheat? My works stand and my word does not return unto me void. Bring your strong reasons, come unto me with your excuses. Stand before me if you can and tell me of the time. My eyes are upon the ungodly nation. Did I not say if your fear me and put away all that makes a lie and destroy the abomination, that I would not curse you but bless you? Yet you hardened you neck. I come. Look upon me my faithful. I stir up the gifts within you. Be bold. Do not hold back. I know the end from the beginning. Remain in my peace and watch.
JER 6:10 To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.
JER 6:11 Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days.
JER 6:12 And their houses shall be turned unto others, with their fields and wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD.
JER 6:13 For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.
JER 6:14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
JER 6:15 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the LORD.
JER 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
JER 6:17 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
JER 6:18 Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is among them.
JER 6:19 Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.
JER 6:20 To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.
JER 6:21 Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will lay stumblingblocks before this people, and the fathers and the sons together shall fall upon them; the neighbour and his friend shall perish.
And as I prayed the Lord said unto me "Follow me. I will show you the things to come." I wrote down part of what the Lord showed me, I could see it as though it were a vision but there was much understanding. This what I wrote: The book closes (end of the time of the Gentiles), the seals are ready to be broken, the Horsemen prepared, Judgment has begun in my house.
Grace and Peace the them that seek him,
Austin
JER 6:10 To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the LORD is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.
JER 6:11 Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days.
JER 6:12 And their houses shall be turned unto others, with their fields and wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD.
JER 6:13 For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.
JER 6:14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
JER 6:15 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the LORD.
JER 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
JER 6:17 Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
JER 6:18 Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is among them.
JER 6:19 Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.
JER 6:20 To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.
JER 6:21 Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will lay stumblingblocks before this people, and the fathers and the sons together shall fall upon them; the neighbour and his friend shall perish.
And as I prayed the Lord said unto me "Follow me. I will show you the things to come." I wrote down part of what the Lord showed me, I could see it as though it were a vision but there was much understanding. This what I wrote: The book closes (end of the time of the Gentiles), the seals are ready to be broken, the Horsemen prepared, Judgment has begun in my house.
Grace and Peace the them that seek him,
Austin
Vision and Word
Monday last week the Lord gave me a vision and then a word on Wednesday. The vision the Lord gave me was that I was standing before an elevator ( before this I was asking the Lord how to come higher). And I heard the Lord say "By faith" and then I saw the elevator door open. As I walked into the elevator I split in two and I could look back at myself from inside the elevator. I could only describe my expression as very sad as I looked at my self and as I stood there considering it I saw the Lord standing next to me. As he looked at the old me he said "leave the old man behind". Immediately the elevator started to rise, the doors never shut. As we rose higher, I looked over the edge to see if I could still see myself but the Lord grabbed me by the shoulder before I could, pulling me back into the elevator and said very strongly "Great is that fall".
This is the word the Lord spoke to me on Wednesday: The day is short, the night comes quickly. My way, the high path, separation must come. I know the trials and I know the times. I form you and I do try you. Trust in me, trust in the leading of my Spirit. I have called, all who have ears draw near. I will no longer dwell with man. I am faithful, I am no hard taskmaster. The way of life, eternal life, is for those who love me, who desire my truths. The mountains have I moved, beat small all that stands in your way. By faith enter in. I am your way, I am your truth. Sanctified, glorified in me, through my Spirit. Is not the way clear? Daniel, Noah, and Job. I delivered them and they believed my promises. Follow me, believe all that I have spoken and it shall be counted unto you as righteousness. Here is Christ, there is Christ. Now is that time. They say here is my Spirit moving, there I am, "come". Yet they do not know I offer myself freely to all those who come.
RE 22:10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
RE 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
RE 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
RE 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
RE 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
RE 22:15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
RE 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
RE 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
RE 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
RE 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
RE 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
RE 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Fight the Good Fight,
Austin
This is the word the Lord spoke to me on Wednesday: The day is short, the night comes quickly. My way, the high path, separation must come. I know the trials and I know the times. I form you and I do try you. Trust in me, trust in the leading of my Spirit. I have called, all who have ears draw near. I will no longer dwell with man. I am faithful, I am no hard taskmaster. The way of life, eternal life, is for those who love me, who desire my truths. The mountains have I moved, beat small all that stands in your way. By faith enter in. I am your way, I am your truth. Sanctified, glorified in me, through my Spirit. Is not the way clear? Daniel, Noah, and Job. I delivered them and they believed my promises. Follow me, believe all that I have spoken and it shall be counted unto you as righteousness. Here is Christ, there is Christ. Now is that time. They say here is my Spirit moving, there I am, "come". Yet they do not know I offer myself freely to all those who come.
RE 22:10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
RE 22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
RE 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
RE 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
RE 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
RE 22:15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
RE 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
RE 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
RE 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
RE 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
RE 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
RE 22:21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Fight the Good Fight,
Austin
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
By My Spirit, you will not be moved.
On Sunday A brother and a sister was stirred to pray for me. It was timely, spirit led and cofirmation blessing. There was no way for him or her to know at the time, but about the time and maybe right before his prayer, the Lord showed me a vision. In the vision my arms were stretched out in prayer, my mouth open in praise. His spirit was pouring down from above, but in the form of liquid cement, and into my mouth. The understanding was he was forming my inner person with a strength that was unshakable, unmovable against any spiritual warfare. I heard the Lord say "By My Spirit, you will not be moved". The brother who was praying for me, spoke to have a face like flint, for the inner person to be healed of all injury and pain. He spoke for strength to not easily be hurt or offended. This of course is exactly what God was saying to me also, though he had no way of knowing that. That sister previously the night before had a dream with even more specifics and with the same message for me, yet she had no idea how it would pertain to me, or how timely it was. The words by others spoken that day, were also confirmation.
I Thank God that he gives us His spirit, so not only we may know all things, but that we may have His strength, which provides His peace. He heals us from the inside out, and heals wounds deeper than we comprehend. By His spirit we are free. And by it, Nothing can move us no matter what storm we are in, regardless of who or how many people we see falling. It is the oil. These are times where our enemies will be all around, even in our households. If we cling to Him, Trust him with all that we have so we seperate ourselves from the flesh, we have strength unimaginable.
Let His spirit in us all, so we may see the light it gives when we are in the dark, so we may have the strength to stand against the desperate enemy.
Praise God
Peace to all-
Carmen
I Thank God that he gives us His spirit, so not only we may know all things, but that we may have His strength, which provides His peace. He heals us from the inside out, and heals wounds deeper than we comprehend. By His spirit we are free. And by it, Nothing can move us no matter what storm we are in, regardless of who or how many people we see falling. It is the oil. These are times where our enemies will be all around, even in our households. If we cling to Him, Trust him with all that we have so we seperate ourselves from the flesh, we have strength unimaginable.
Let His spirit in us all, so we may see the light it gives when we are in the dark, so we may have the strength to stand against the desperate enemy.
Praise God
Peace to all-
Carmen
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Word 5/11/08
Can you sleep in a ship that is tossed and turned in the midst of a storm? Can you keep your peace? Do you have confidence of Me being in you (1 John 4: 4Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.) Can you calm the storm? Can you restore faith to the faithless? All these are possible to them that believe.
As a general visiting his troops, the Lord (your God) visits before a battle. He knows your victory is assured, but wounds may occur. He is faithful and just to heal and give wisdom.
Why do the righteous turn? Why do these who hear by My Spirit return to the strength of their own arm? Wait on Me, in patience, remaining in peace no matter how the battle wages or the sea is tossed. Victory is not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit. In Me you are more than victorious. Remain in Me. Do not let your heart be troubled, for it is a seed (being troubled) to fall. Live in My Spirit.
What is the difference between the wise and the foolish (Matt. 25 virgins)? Faith! For it is by faith you please Me. The snare of knowledge keeps us from faith. It holds you back, keeping you from going where you would. Wisdom is the application of knowledge by faith. The difference may seem slight, but the proof is the light, the fire (the Baptism of the Holy Spirit evidenced by tongues), not the lamp. Do not be zealous for knowledge without wisdom. The wise in their own eyes will fall in their darkness.
Faithless and perverse generation. Appolos, a man mighty in word, knew not the Holy Spirit but when instructed humbled his knowledge to faith. Recognizing the force without (outside of himself) and allowed it to enter in, became obedient to it (the Holy Spirit), and spoke by the Holy Spirit. Is a greater than Appolos here this day? Recognize My Spirit and receive it with joy. Enter in. Love has no fear. Doubt has no peace. Perfect love casts out all fear. Doubt is unbelief.
Note: Sometimes I think about adding commentary. Then I hear, “if My (Gods’) words are Spirit, Truth and Life it’s not unto you (me) to explain, it’s up to the hearer to seek understanding”, or reject. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
As a general visiting his troops, the Lord (your God) visits before a battle. He knows your victory is assured, but wounds may occur. He is faithful and just to heal and give wisdom.
Why do the righteous turn? Why do these who hear by My Spirit return to the strength of their own arm? Wait on Me, in patience, remaining in peace no matter how the battle wages or the sea is tossed. Victory is not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit. In Me you are more than victorious. Remain in Me. Do not let your heart be troubled, for it is a seed (being troubled) to fall. Live in My Spirit.
What is the difference between the wise and the foolish (Matt. 25 virgins)? Faith! For it is by faith you please Me. The snare of knowledge keeps us from faith. It holds you back, keeping you from going where you would. Wisdom is the application of knowledge by faith. The difference may seem slight, but the proof is the light, the fire (the Baptism of the Holy Spirit evidenced by tongues), not the lamp. Do not be zealous for knowledge without wisdom. The wise in their own eyes will fall in their darkness.
Faithless and perverse generation. Appolos, a man mighty in word, knew not the Holy Spirit but when instructed humbled his knowledge to faith. Recognizing the force without (outside of himself) and allowed it to enter in, became obedient to it (the Holy Spirit), and spoke by the Holy Spirit. Is a greater than Appolos here this day? Recognize My Spirit and receive it with joy. Enter in. Love has no fear. Doubt has no peace. Perfect love casts out all fear. Doubt is unbelief.
Note: Sometimes I think about adding commentary. Then I hear, “if My (Gods’) words are Spirit, Truth and Life it’s not unto you (me) to explain, it’s up to the hearer to seek understanding”, or reject. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Monday, May 12, 2008
Come Higher
From yesterday (5/11/08) during church:
Word
I am with you. You have not failed Me. All that you do in My name is accounted unto you for righteousness. For you have been led by My Spirit to walk according to My words and you have not labored in vain. Be not troubled in spirit for though things seem difficult, though you see other speaking healing in My name, I am with you. I put My words in your mouth. Although to every man there is given a measure of faith, I have called you friend. I have spoken to you and do say again this day, all that you ask the Father in My name will be given to you. He will hold nothing back from those who He has called and chosen, those who love truth more than the things of this life. Be not weary in well-doing, for those who do become weary have not ceased from laboring in the flesh. There is one way to the Father, through Me. There is one way to receive salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, by faith.
Many have begun in the Spirit and end in the flesh. But to you who have heard My words, that in your patience you possess your soul, I say come higher. Draw close to Me for I am near you always. I never leave you for you are mind and I do take pleasure in you. Come and ask of Me that I may give you understanding in all that you desire to know. I tell you, there is nothing between us and I do desire to pour out abundantly upon you.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Word
I am with you. You have not failed Me. All that you do in My name is accounted unto you for righteousness. For you have been led by My Spirit to walk according to My words and you have not labored in vain. Be not troubled in spirit for though things seem difficult, though you see other speaking healing in My name, I am with you. I put My words in your mouth. Although to every man there is given a measure of faith, I have called you friend. I have spoken to you and do say again this day, all that you ask the Father in My name will be given to you. He will hold nothing back from those who He has called and chosen, those who love truth more than the things of this life. Be not weary in well-doing, for those who do become weary have not ceased from laboring in the flesh. There is one way to the Father, through Me. There is one way to receive salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit, by faith.
Many have begun in the Spirit and end in the flesh. But to you who have heard My words, that in your patience you possess your soul, I say come higher. Draw close to Me for I am near you always. I never leave you for you are mind and I do take pleasure in you. Come and ask of Me that I may give you understanding in all that you desire to know. I tell you, there is nothing between us and I do desire to pour out abundantly upon you.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The following words I received the past month or so at church. I never blogged them but I feel that these words are still relevant and what the spirit is saying to me. Sorry that I didn't post them sooner.
Seek My face daily, enter in daily. For I alone know what you have need of. I am your daily bread; be filled. Depend on Me for everything, I have never failed you. Do not look to yourself or any man for provision. Look to Me. I am not a man that I should lie, I am God. The author and finisher of your faith. Rely on Me and you will lack nothing. Do not seek My hand, seek My face.
April 27th at church I heard
Can two walk together unless they be agreed. No. Walk in the oneness of My spirit, the spirit of truth. Be separate completely unto Me. You have been called to be witnesses, light in the darkness, bearers of truth. You have the living water within you. You are My vessels, do not hold back, pour out what I have given you so you may be filled daily. Walk in faith, be who I’ve called you to be.
Grace and peace
Molly
Seek My face daily, enter in daily. For I alone know what you have need of. I am your daily bread; be filled. Depend on Me for everything, I have never failed you. Do not look to yourself or any man for provision. Look to Me. I am not a man that I should lie, I am God. The author and finisher of your faith. Rely on Me and you will lack nothing. Do not seek My hand, seek My face.
April 27th at church I heard
Can two walk together unless they be agreed. No. Walk in the oneness of My spirit, the spirit of truth. Be separate completely unto Me. You have been called to be witnesses, light in the darkness, bearers of truth. You have the living water within you. You are My vessels, do not hold back, pour out what I have given you so you may be filled daily. Walk in faith, be who I’ve called you to be.
Grace and peace
Molly
Enter In
I received this today at church: I am with you; who shall you fear. My covering is over you. Be encouraged and know (believe) that nothing and no one can come against you. Have faith and believe that my spirit leads you. Go forth with confidence and boldness. My spirit is truth, it is sharper than any two edged sword. Be obedient, for I do speak to you. I am for you, and I love you.
A little later I heard:
Step out, enter in and do not let doubt or fear have any place. It is not of Me. I have not called a people out to be paralyzed by fear, but rather a people that moves in the freedom of My spirit, and a people who does not let anything hinder the freedom that I have given them. There is a higher way, a higher calling that I have called you to. There is so much more. I desire you to know more. Enter in, step out, and be who I have called you to be. For to whom much is given much is required. Be separate completely unto Me. I have so much more for you. Have faith and believe it, just believe. I have shown myself faithful to you for I love you.
And than a little later I heard: Be in a place of receiving. For I am always giving. My spirit never sleeps, so pray without ceasing and go forth and be lead by My spirit. I do not send you forth powerless. Give Me no rest.
I pray that we are obedient to what God has called us to do.
God Bless
Molly
A little later I heard:
Step out, enter in and do not let doubt or fear have any place. It is not of Me. I have not called a people out to be paralyzed by fear, but rather a people that moves in the freedom of My spirit, and a people who does not let anything hinder the freedom that I have given them. There is a higher way, a higher calling that I have called you to. There is so much more. I desire you to know more. Enter in, step out, and be who I have called you to be. For to whom much is given much is required. Be separate completely unto Me. I have so much more for you. Have faith and believe it, just believe. I have shown myself faithful to you for I love you.
And than a little later I heard: Be in a place of receiving. For I am always giving. My spirit never sleeps, so pray without ceasing and go forth and be lead by My spirit. I do not send you forth powerless. Give Me no rest.
I pray that we are obedient to what God has called us to do.
God Bless
Molly
I received this vision/understanding at church May 4th. Basically I saw a hot air balloon and it was still on the ground. The understanding: the balloon was weighted down. We are compared to the hot air balloon that is still on the ground. It is already in the position to be free and move higher but it still needs to have the weights that hold it down loosened. We need to cut off the weights that cause us not to be free to move in the fullness of God’s spirit. I understood the weights to be fear, doubt, confusion, insecurities, our flesh, and anything that holds us back.
After that I heard: Enter in, do not let fear, doubt, or confusion weigh you down. I have called you to rise above. I have not called you to bondage, so let go. Live in My freedom, in My peace.
Grace and Peace
Molly
After that I heard: Enter in, do not let fear, doubt, or confusion weigh you down. I have called you to rise above. I have not called you to bondage, so let go. Live in My freedom, in My peace.
Grace and Peace
Molly
Friday, May 9, 2008
Word & Vision 5/8/08
The vision was of a beautiful old ship sailing offshore of a tropical island. Sails set, moving in a fresh wind. The sea was dark blue and the sky was light blue with a few white clouds, the sun was bright.
Word: To some I am as a ship sailing across the horizon. They long to enter and sail away, but they sit and yearn. Desire is not the way. Faith calls to Me, faith moves me. I would that all should enter in , but only those who believe can board. They enter by being worthy. They believe I have removed their sin. They believe My love for them is real. They believe that My righteousness covers them. They call out to Me, I hear from afar and alter My course to take them where I would have them in peace, in My presence. Heading in the direction of the Fathers command.
Come with Me. Flow with the wind of My Spirit. Bask in the warmth of My love. Enjoy the breeze of My Spirit that gives wisdom and understanding.
Greater love has no man or woman that they lay down their life, their comfort, their pride, than they lay down their life for a brother. They do it for My love, My will, My joy. All I have is theirs. Prove Me.
The recent vision of the book closing was brought to my remembrance and I heard the Lord say:
Stand tall. Waiver not at sight or sound. All that will shortly come to pass must be. Have faith, do not pull back, but believe and press in. See that I am your all in all, your every need, your every provision.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Word: To some I am as a ship sailing across the horizon. They long to enter and sail away, but they sit and yearn. Desire is not the way. Faith calls to Me, faith moves me. I would that all should enter in , but only those who believe can board. They enter by being worthy. They believe I have removed their sin. They believe My love for them is real. They believe that My righteousness covers them. They call out to Me, I hear from afar and alter My course to take them where I would have them in peace, in My presence. Heading in the direction of the Fathers command.
Come with Me. Flow with the wind of My Spirit. Bask in the warmth of My love. Enjoy the breeze of My Spirit that gives wisdom and understanding.
Greater love has no man or woman that they lay down their life, their comfort, their pride, than they lay down their life for a brother. They do it for My love, My will, My joy. All I have is theirs. Prove Me.
The recent vision of the book closing was brought to my remembrance and I heard the Lord say:
Stand tall. Waiver not at sight or sound. All that will shortly come to pass must be. Have faith, do not pull back, but believe and press in. See that I am your all in all, your every need, your every provision.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Word 5/4/05
Come up here and sit with Me!
Who are you oh man that I would desire your company? (Man thinks)
You were made in My image and likeness. You were created spirit, soul and body, separate but one.
Believe Me and My words? Believing Me is faith. Doing My will is wisdom. Wise men do (or act) wisely. Ask and believe, you receive, for it is by faith, that pleases (Me/God). Being transformed in Spirit and in truth (in fact), dying to yourself,to what the world teaches, to what man believes, allows you to enter the Kingdom of Life, Life in the Spirit, the seal of the Fathers acceptance. Act in faith, hear My words. Be not carnal in understanding. Then all things are possible. The laws of nature do not apply to those who walk in My Spirit, in truth. It is not by the arm of man nor the will of man but by My Spirit.
To be a sheep in the flock of the Lord requires you putting yourself there. You answer the voice of the Good Shepherd alone.
Precious in My eyes is the death of all My saints, those who called on My name, those who trust in Me.
I set before you the open door. I bid you to enter in. Leave outside the door all that is flesh; doubt, fear, unbelief, the wisdom of man. Enter as a little child into the expectation of Me and My word. Inside you will discharge the call and verification of one called and chosen, in faith, in truth. Not to please the flesh or feelings, but your Father in truth, the acceptance and confidence of faith in Spirit and in fact. Look to Me to confirm My word.
Behold (look at Me), I am the door, I open it to you. This is not done without understanding.
The earth trembles, but who can tell, who will know what it means. Those who have ears to hear will not be taken in surprise (unaware).
All flesh will disappoint, all flesh will fail, but those who know Me will never fail or be disappointed. For I am greater, I do not change, grow old or weak. Enter in.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Who are you oh man that I would desire your company? (Man thinks)
You were made in My image and likeness. You were created spirit, soul and body, separate but one.
Believe Me and My words? Believing Me is faith. Doing My will is wisdom. Wise men do (or act) wisely. Ask and believe, you receive, for it is by faith, that pleases (Me/God). Being transformed in Spirit and in truth (in fact), dying to yourself,to what the world teaches, to what man believes, allows you to enter the Kingdom of Life, Life in the Spirit, the seal of the Fathers acceptance. Act in faith, hear My words. Be not carnal in understanding. Then all things are possible. The laws of nature do not apply to those who walk in My Spirit, in truth. It is not by the arm of man nor the will of man but by My Spirit.
To be a sheep in the flock of the Lord requires you putting yourself there. You answer the voice of the Good Shepherd alone.
Precious in My eyes is the death of all My saints, those who called on My name, those who trust in Me.
I set before you the open door. I bid you to enter in. Leave outside the door all that is flesh; doubt, fear, unbelief, the wisdom of man. Enter as a little child into the expectation of Me and My word. Inside you will discharge the call and verification of one called and chosen, in faith, in truth. Not to please the flesh or feelings, but your Father in truth, the acceptance and confidence of faith in Spirit and in fact. Look to Me to confirm My word.
Behold (look at Me), I am the door, I open it to you. This is not done without understanding.
The earth trembles, but who can tell, who will know what it means. Those who have ears to hear will not be taken in surprise (unaware).
All flesh will disappoint, all flesh will fail, but those who know Me will never fail or be disappointed. For I am greater, I do not change, grow old or weak. Enter in.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Visions 5/1/08
Three brief visions. All were similar with slightly different meanings. The teacher in each did not love truth, they only wanted to make clones of themselves.
One: Many were in a classroom. The teacher wanted everyone to sit in the exact same chair. (It looked like an old rusty tractor seat.) A few refused, preferring to stand, even at the attempted conviencing and disapproval of the authority/teacher.
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Two: People/students were all standing or walking about in a classroom, silently meditating, considering issues. A teacher was walking around loudly yelling at the students. He would badger, belittle and intimidate, attempting to be the center of their attention and focus. The louder he yelled the more correct he thought he was, like volume was the key to speaking truth. At first it appeared as though his goal was to bring confusion, but his goal was actually to cause the students to desire his approval, coming to his way of thinking
Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
Three: People/students sitting at desks with computers or different sorts of electronics and a teachers moving to and fro trying to plug students into different wires.
Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 4For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
These are trying times, we must be careful where we stand in working out our own salvation, hearing from God. Rejecting mans ideas, mans confusion, and other gospels.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
One: Many were in a classroom. The teacher wanted everyone to sit in the exact same chair. (It looked like an old rusty tractor seat.) A few refused, preferring to stand, even at the attempted conviencing and disapproval of the authority/teacher.
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Two: People/students were all standing or walking about in a classroom, silently meditating, considering issues. A teacher was walking around loudly yelling at the students. He would badger, belittle and intimidate, attempting to be the center of their attention and focus. The louder he yelled the more correct he thought he was, like volume was the key to speaking truth. At first it appeared as though his goal was to bring confusion, but his goal was actually to cause the students to desire his approval, coming to his way of thinking
Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
Three: People/students sitting at desks with computers or different sorts of electronics and a teachers moving to and fro trying to plug students into different wires.
Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
2 Corinthians 11:3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 4For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
These are trying times, we must be careful where we stand in working out our own salvation, hearing from God. Rejecting mans ideas, mans confusion, and other gospels.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
All Who Are Found Wanting
From yesterday (5/8/08) during prayer at church:
Word
I am with you always. I write My words upon your hear and put My words in your mouth that you may speak to all who will hear. I tell you, by My Spirit, set the captives free. Let those who are weak be made strong. Lay hands on those who are without that they would receive the baptism of My Spirit, that they may have fellowship with the Father. Hold not back concerning those who hearts are toward Me, for though they have been taught by men, though they have been held back, it is My will that they be made free indeed. Humble yourself before Me and I will lift you up. Have faith for I do speak to you this day.
Vision/Experience:
The Lord said, "Come with Me" and grabbed my left hand. As we walked, we came to a wooden table with two chairs. When we sat down across from each other, the Lord opened a large book and turned it toward me to read. I began to read starting at the top of the right page "Judgment must begin at the house of God." I then heard the Lord speak, "All who are found wanting will be judged. For though I offered Myself to them, they came not. Though I have called saying 'Come and draw close to My side' they have loved the traditions of men more than truth. But as for you who have heard the call and have said, 'Lord, Here I am,' I tell you all that the Father gives Me, I give to you. You are joint heirs and nothing is kept from you. You have what you ask the Father in My name and He takes pleasure in you because you love truth more than all else (more than everything else). Hold fast to all that I give you and walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the times. I am with you always, when you call, I will answer. Let your confidence be in knowing this." As I finished hearing this word, the page I was looking at was full and the Lord turned to the next page. I understood that we are living epistles and all that the Lord speaks to us, His word, is being recorded in heaven. Heaven and earth will pass away, but His word will remain forever.
Philippians 2:5-7
5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Comment: I had understanding that the word the Lord spoke to me (the one I saw written in the book) was not for me alone, but for all who can hear it and make it their own. God's word does not come to one only, or through one only, but to all who will have ears to hear.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Word
I am with you always. I write My words upon your hear and put My words in your mouth that you may speak to all who will hear. I tell you, by My Spirit, set the captives free. Let those who are weak be made strong. Lay hands on those who are without that they would receive the baptism of My Spirit, that they may have fellowship with the Father. Hold not back concerning those who hearts are toward Me, for though they have been taught by men, though they have been held back, it is My will that they be made free indeed. Humble yourself before Me and I will lift you up. Have faith for I do speak to you this day.
Vision/Experience:
The Lord said, "Come with Me" and grabbed my left hand. As we walked, we came to a wooden table with two chairs. When we sat down across from each other, the Lord opened a large book and turned it toward me to read. I began to read starting at the top of the right page "Judgment must begin at the house of God." I then heard the Lord speak, "All who are found wanting will be judged. For though I offered Myself to them, they came not. Though I have called saying 'Come and draw close to My side' they have loved the traditions of men more than truth. But as for you who have heard the call and have said, 'Lord, Here I am,' I tell you all that the Father gives Me, I give to you. You are joint heirs and nothing is kept from you. You have what you ask the Father in My name and He takes pleasure in you because you love truth more than all else (more than everything else). Hold fast to all that I give you and walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the times. I am with you always, when you call, I will answer. Let your confidence be in knowing this." As I finished hearing this word, the page I was looking at was full and the Lord turned to the next page. I understood that we are living epistles and all that the Lord speaks to us, His word, is being recorded in heaven. Heaven and earth will pass away, but His word will remain forever.
Philippians 2:5-7
5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Comment: I had understanding that the word the Lord spoke to me (the one I saw written in the book) was not for me alone, but for all who can hear it and make it their own. God's word does not come to one only, or through one only, but to all who will have ears to hear.
With love in Him,
Ryan
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Building That Won't Shake
Talking about the Holy Spirit is not good enough:
2 Timothy 2:5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 6The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Faith is made of substance:
Revelation 12:15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. 16And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
Psalm 32:6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. 7Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.
Not supposition!
Question: What is the difference?
Psalm 37:25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 11If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Answer: Hardness of heart.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
2 Timothy 2:5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 6The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Faith is made of substance:
Revelation 12:15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood. 16And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
Psalm 32:6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. 7Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.
Not supposition!
Question: What is the difference?
Psalm 37:25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 11If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
Answer: Hardness of heart.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Dying To The Flesh
AC 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
AC 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
AC 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
This is a word the Lord spoke to me on Sunday:
I am not mocked. Who is the man in whom my Spirit dwells? I say many are called, few are chosen. They say they know me, they do not. Unless they be born of my Spirit they cannot know me. Open your eyes. See as I see, hear my words of wisdom. I shall hide nothing from you who fear my name. The way is strait, the path narrow. There are no blocks to stumble upon for I have prepared it for those who desire a safe path. They shall walk with me in peace, all those who choose my way, the way of the Spirit. The flesh wars against my Spirit, it struggles to keep its strength. It hates subjection, it longs to rebel. Put down the flesh, walk in my Spirit. Dead to the world and the desires, alive in me through the power of my Spirit. Walk with me my son. The carnal mind is not subject unto me, neither can it be. Walk in my Spirit. Fullness of joy in my presence, far from the noise of the archers. I come quickly and I shall reward those who endured, those who had faith believing my promises.. But the double minded, the faithless, and the perverse shall have their portion without the door. Draw near unto me my people. I am the way, I am your only peace. Where else shall you go? I will cover you in the shadow of my wings. I will sustain you, for my grace is sufficient for you. I know the trails, I know the pain. I suffered, I died that you might have a way, free from fear, free from death and sin. Come
The Lord showed me a vision and I saw a heart. Suddenly it cracked and I seen a plant start to grow. It continued until it became a tree and its roots seemed to completely encompass the heart. The understanding the Lord gave me was the heart represented our heart, the fleshly desires. The Lord reminded me of a scripture about the seed that had to die before it could grow. The tree was that which was seeded in our hearts,received by faith, caused to grow by his Spirit. We must die to ourselves so that the seed which was planted grows on fertile ground. Our hearts are deceivers and abundantly wicked. We must walk in the spirit so we do not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. Dying daily, bearing about in our body the marks of Jesus, crucifying the carnal man, dead to this world, alive in Him through the power of his resurrection, the power of his Holy Spirit. How often does it need to be said, how much longer will the Spirit dwell with man. Now is the time. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands you sinners and walk in the freedom and liberty that God has provided. Turn this day for when the door is shut it will be too late. Let us come with all our hearts and all our minds and all we have within us, turning not again to the former man but renewed day by day, glory unto glory.
JOH 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
JOH 12:25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
JOH 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
JOH 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
JOH 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
JOH 3:4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
JOH 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
JOH 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
JOH 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
JOH 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
JOH 3:9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
JOH 3:10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?
JOH 3:11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
JOH 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
JOH 3:13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
JOH 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
JOH 3:15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
JOH 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
JOH 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
JOH 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
JOH 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
JOH 3:20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
JOH 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Grace and Peace to them who seek His face,
Austin
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
I was in the Spirit on my way to work today and the Lord was giving me understanding. He was comparing those who enter His presence by belief and faith in these last days to those who were given one talent.
Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoned with them. 20And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou delivered unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou delivered unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
The point being; Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. TILL HE SEND FORTH JUDGMENT! GOT FIRE? Better get it! That is a baptism to be baptized with. If you believe and have faith and have asked to enter in, asked to be filled with the Holy Spirit prior to the start of the tribulation, you will have opportunity to “gain more”, using the wise virgin scenario, you have the oil needed to have a lit lamp. Don't despise small beginnings. Just because one starts late doesn't mean he (or she) will not get a full reward. We all have choice. Just because the servant who received one talent in the parable did foolishly doesn't change the fact that he chose his path. The responsibility of faith is walking in truth, walking in the Spirit, doing Gods’ will by being in the Spirit. What the Holy Spirit was and is saying though is that just because time is short does not mean that you cannot prosper and receive more. This is opposed to the foolish virgins who should have lit their lamps but had no oil. By faith in God and His promises (faith; the essence of pleasure to the Father) you allow yourself to become the temple of the Holy Spirit. By your faith, you allow the Holy Spirit to dwell with you, speak to you, respond to His direction, pleasing the Father. Those who have or acquire the Holy Spirit then turn back, being carnal and doing the will of man, will suffer punishment.
Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; 46The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. 47And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 48But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. 49I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
It was brought to my remembrance an example of a good Father. A loving father picked up a son who had stumbled and fallen. The father helped the son to his feet and brushed the dust and dirt off him. The father made sure that there was no injuries, he only spoke words of wisdom and compassion. No matter what your experience of life has been living in truth will set you free. Free from that nagging doubt and fear, free to worship in Spirit and in truth.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoned with them. 20And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou delivered unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou delivered unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
The point being; Matthew 12:20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. TILL HE SEND FORTH JUDGMENT! GOT FIRE? Better get it! That is a baptism to be baptized with. If you believe and have faith and have asked to enter in, asked to be filled with the Holy Spirit prior to the start of the tribulation, you will have opportunity to “gain more”, using the wise virgin scenario, you have the oil needed to have a lit lamp. Don't despise small beginnings. Just because one starts late doesn't mean he (or she) will not get a full reward. We all have choice. Just because the servant who received one talent in the parable did foolishly doesn't change the fact that he chose his path. The responsibility of faith is walking in truth, walking in the Spirit, doing Gods’ will by being in the Spirit. What the Holy Spirit was and is saying though is that just because time is short does not mean that you cannot prosper and receive more. This is opposed to the foolish virgins who should have lit their lamps but had no oil. By faith in God and His promises (faith; the essence of pleasure to the Father) you allow yourself to become the temple of the Holy Spirit. By your faith, you allow the Holy Spirit to dwell with you, speak to you, respond to His direction, pleasing the Father. Those who have or acquire the Holy Spirit then turn back, being carnal and doing the will of man, will suffer punishment.
Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; 46The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. 47And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 48But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. 49I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
It was brought to my remembrance an example of a good Father. A loving father picked up a son who had stumbled and fallen. The father helped the son to his feet and brushed the dust and dirt off him. The father made sure that there was no injuries, he only spoke words of wisdom and compassion. No matter what your experience of life has been living in truth will set you free. Free from that nagging doubt and fear, free to worship in Spirit and in truth.
L,J,P&HG
Dave
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