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vision: the unexpected

I had the vision while praying during worship at a recent conference. The sky began to darken as if it were going to rain. I heard what at first seemed to be the sound of a light rain. It grew in intensity. It went from a heavier rain to like the sound that hail makes as it hits the soggy ground. As I looked about to see the rain, I saw acorns. They were being hurled from the sky. They covered the ground. As I looked t them I saw a couple of oak trees. In a matter minutes there stood hundreds of oak trees where before had been an open land. I am the creator-God. I am raising up a new people for my army. New leaders will rain down from places unexpected. They will arise quickly from small beginnings to become mighty ones. They will be sturdy and give protection to those who draw near to me.

vision: an open opporunity

I was looking at a distant mountain-top. I saw rich multi-colours of red and blues, pink and purples and yellows all about the mountain. The sky about that mountain was a magnificent array of colour. That mountain suddenly changed and I was riding on an eagle. What I had seen from a distance now seemed now and crystal clear. I could sense the power of his wings as we flew high above. There was a silence in that ending clear, forward vision as I now realized I was looking through the eyes of the eagle. As quickly as the vision began, it ended. I heard these words. As you focus upon me and what I want you to see, there will be more. See through my eyes and you will arise in me. I will take you to new heights and venues you’ve not yet known.

the heart of God, my father

11 "'For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. 12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. 13 I will bring them out from the nations and gather them from the countries, and I will bring them into their own land. I will pasture them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines and in all the settlements in the land. 14 I will tend them in a good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in good grazing land, and there they will feed in a rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. 15 I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign LORD. 16 I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will

in the fullness of time

You are of great value. Covered by blood, you are fully pardoned through its redemptive power. The Spirit of the Father will guide you into the ways of liberty and relationship. Learn obedience to his voice and you will walk into the deeper ways. In the fullness of time I came that you be no longer be bound by chains. The record will show that I was slain. I am the full payment for you. You can not add to it or take from it. I have chosen you to be where you are. You are my affect to a world in darkness and confusion. My healing virtue flows where you walk in me. Do not become puffed up with what I am about to show you. When you speak my words, chains are destroyed and hope is released; the enemy is powerless. Be prepared. I am bringing forth a fire. I am shaking away all that can be removed. My holiness will prevail in my people. Walk in faith. Find your security in me. Each step you take will strengthen your trust in me. Learn my character and compassion. Walk in willing obedience w

I see you

I see you. None of my children are forgotten. I see the tears you cry and those you hold back. Today, at this moment I speak my encouragement to you. Do not allow the pain of circumstances overwhelm you. I am your provision. I speak to you my peace. Look to me. You have not failed. You are not disgraced nor disqualified from what I have for you. Begin to speak. Speak my words of peace. Let your ear-gate be opened to my words. I am what you desire. It is time. Begin to move upon my urging. You asked me for more, so step forward, that more can come. Become familiar with my written words and I will speak directly to you. One step at a time you begin the journey. One step at a time you learn to move in obedience to what you receive from me. Reflect upon me and my word. There will be a great outshining; Warmth will flood into and through you. Reach for more of me. You will not be disappointed. I have placed this discontent within you for more of me. I have placed a hunger for the supernatur

a morning of unexpected things

You also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an unexpected hour." Luke 12:40 (RSV) This has been a morning of unexpected things. They were not so much uncommon things, but the volume of occurrences in the morning hours that caught my attention. It began when I left the dogs outside. It was yet dark, but the routinely run out and look for the squirrels to chase them. This time I let them outside and very quickly heard them barking excitedly. It was a different bark, so I grabbed a flashlight and went out to quiet them. I could see them at the base of the tree looking upward. I could hear a noise and shone the light into the tree. There in the v of two branches was a small raccoon looking down at us. He did not seem overly happy with the reception he had received. but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 (RSV) Later, as it got lighter I opened the upstairs

I am calling

Early the next morning Joshua and all the Israelites left Acacia. They traveled to the Jordan River and camped there before crossing it. After three days the officers went through the camp and gave orders to the people: "When you see the priests and Levites carrying the Ark of the Agreement with the Lord your God, leave where you are and follow it. That way you will know which way to go since you have never been here before. But do not follow too closely. Stay about a thousand yards behind the Ark." Then Joshua told the people, "Make yourselves holy, because tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you." Joshua 3:1-5 (NCV) I am calling you to march forth. Many of you have been waiting, in a period of transition. Cease the murmuring. Be ready and stop comparing yourself to others. You are of my family; an intricate part of my plan. You are uniquely gifted for this coming season. Here is proof that the living God is with you and that he will force out the

bubbles

But I, the Lord, will speak whatever message I will speak, and it will be done. It will no longer be delayed. For in your days, rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass.” [This is] the declaration of the Lord God. Ezekiel 12:25 (HCSB) I had recently asked God about revelation to something he’d shown me. I was recently awakened that night. As I looked at the clock, it was 12:25. I knew it related to the answer of what I’d seen, as described below. This past week our area of the country was involved in some abnormal cold weather, as was many other areas. This particular day it was the basis for many accidents on the highways. Thursday April 5th I was caught in the stopped traffic on the highway. My car did not move from its early morning spot for more than two and a half hours. I could watch as light began to open into the sky. I napped and listened to teaching cd’s I carry in the car. I saw God do something unusual. From behind me came what I’ll describe as bubbles.