the FireCarrier

Jesus replied to Nicodemus, “I can guarantee this truth: No one can see God’s kingdom without being born from above.” Nicodemus asked him, “How can anyone be born when he’s an old man? He can’t go back inside his mother a second time to be born, can he?” Jesus answered Nicodemus, “I can guarantee this truth: No one can enter God’s kingdom without being born of water and the Spirit. Flesh and blood give birth to flesh and blood, but the Spirit gives birth to things that are spiritual. Don’t be surprised when I tell you that all of you must be born from above. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you don’t know where the wind comes from or where it’s going. That’s the way it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭8‬ ‭GW Look past your initial impression and see the conditions of their heart. Recognize the pain and hopelessness. They need me. Reach out and acknowledge their existence. You once were in that condition. You too still need me. I am here ...

O God, save me by your name, and defend me with your might. O God, hear my prayer, and open your ears to the words from my mouth. Strangers have attacked me. Ruthless people seek my life. They do not think about God. Selah God is my helper! The Lord is the provider for my life. My enemies spy on me. Pay them back with evil. Destroy them with your truth! I will make a sacrifice to you along with a freewill offering. I will give thanks to your good name, O Lord. Your name rescues me from every trouble. My eyes will gloat over my enemies. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭54‬:‭1‬-‭7‬ ‭GW ‬‬

When they came near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples ahead of him. He said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you. You will find a donkey tied there and a colt with it. Untie them, and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them. That person will send them at once.” This happened so that what the prophet had said came true: “Tell the people of Zion, Your king is coming to you. He’s gentle, riding on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal. ” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭21‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ ‭GW Look forward. What do you see? What am I doing now? Do not be frightened, but walk with me. Listen for me as I whisper directions for you. I am life. I am reaching out to the unloved. They need to know my heart, not what they see from others. Yes, walk forward. Walk with me in my love.

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Recognize who you are in me. My ways will grant safety, providing you safety and protection. Don't become confused by the accusations of the enemy. His ways are death. Follow me. I am life. I am the only way of truth. In me you can have freedom.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Look where I have taken you over the years. You can see the changes of your ideas of me. I have not changed. I remain who I've declared myself to be. I am there now. Allow me to continue to lead you in the way of inner peace. Seek me. Find me in the written Word and in your daily life. I do not change.

Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Watch and listen. You will discover more of me. You will find what I have for you to share. There you will find the purpose you've been searching. Don't look past the obvious. I am there, leading you.

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Do not be frightened. Still your inner self. You are beneath my light. I am with you. I am your protector. Slow your walk and follow the way I show you .