the FireCarrier

One day as Jesus was teaching the people and preaching the Good News in the Temple, the leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders came up to him. They demanded, “By what authority are you doing all these things? Who gave you the right?” “Let me ask you a question first,” he replied. “Did John’s authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Like points of light, I have placed you in the world where you may walk. You reflect my presence. Show my way. Grow secure in going where I guide you.

Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?” But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him. After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬-‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Listen for me and you will hear my voice. I will direct you throughout the walk in your life. Each time I will draw you closer to me. Do not be fearful, but learn to trust in me.

Then Moses called for Joshua, and as all Israel watched, he said to him, “Be strong and courageous! For you will lead these people into the land that the LORD swore to their ancestors he would give them. You are the one who will divide it among them as their grants of land. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you." ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken. I will test you with the measuring line of justice and the plumb line of righteousness. Since your refuge is made of lies, a hailstorm will knock it down. Since it is made of deception, a flood will sweep it away. ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭28‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Listen for me throughout your day. I am there. I am with you, protecting you in your walk. Do not become afraid, but walk in my light. I will show you the way you need go.

O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me. Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭61‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Each day you've turned the page. It is empty and awaiting for what you would write in the lives of others. As you give to them you will grow in what I have for you. I can hear your prayers. Allow me to supply what you will need.

Just as Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, proclaimed the gospel to Abraham ahead of time, saying, “All the nations will be blessed in you.” So then those who believe are blessed along with Abraham the believer. ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3‬:‭6‬-‭9‬ ‭NET‬‬ Listen for me as I speak to you. I will give directions for your life. I will show you what I consider important. Listen as I speak. Do not ignore the simple things I will say. Follow me. I will provide all that you will need. Be believing in me.

I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. ‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Reach upward. Pull yourself into the light of my son. It is only there, in Him, you will find life. Release those fears and self-ambitions. Follow the way he shows you. Walk in his freedom .

Don't become lazy. Continue in the way I have for you. You can grow.