the FireCarrier

People’s hopes were rising as they all wondered whether John was the Messiah. John replied to all of them, “I baptize you with water. But the one who is more powerful than I is coming. I am not worthy to untie his sandal straps. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing shovel is in his hand to clean up his threshing floor. He will gather the wheat into his barn, but he will burn the husks in a fire that can never be put out.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭GW‬‬ As you go through your daily travels, look back to your stops and interruptions. See if I was there? Was it me who drew your attention to those places and faces? I am there with you. Now allow me to lead you through those rough places. Wait and listen for me.

Bind up this testimony of warning and seal up God’s instruction among my disciples. I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in him. Here am I, and the children the Lord has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the Lord Almighty, who dwells on Mount Zion. ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭8‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Don't allow your imagination to mislead you. It would lead you on rabbit trails away from where I would lead you. It would tell you, you are unloved. That is not true. Don't believe those lies of the enemy. Put aside the noise and receive my peace. Trust me. Share my ways with those you will meet in your journey.

Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. ‭‭James‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ When you quiet yourself you can hear me. You will know I am there with you. You will sense me directing you in the way you should be going. Put aside your anger and anxiety. I am your provider. Follow after me as you feed upon my Word.

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭46‬-‭55‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me— God sends forth his love and his faithfulness. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭57‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Set aside your ideas and complaints. Come sit with me. Allow healing to flow over you as you learn who I am. Be filled with goodness and mercy. I am the LORD God. All life comes from me. Come and be washed in what I have for you from my son. I speak mercy into your life.

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay; the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Hear the roars of the moving winds, Yet do not fear. Move within the safety of my shelter. I am your protector. I am all which you need.

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ This is a new day. Recognize it as you walk through it. It is a time for you to reach out for me. Find what I have for you to be doing within my kingdom. Don't add to my words, but become their reflection of my love.

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay; the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NIV