the FireCarrier

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:14-19 (ESV)   Know me. I am in the written Word. I am that very word. Know me. I wish to express myself to others though you. I am that fullness which fills the deep and hollow feelings you now have. Experience a new fullness. Immerse yourself in experiencing me. Do not be satisfied with what you read or what you hear from others. Let me whisper truths into your ear; to pour forth myself int...

I have told you all this so that you may find peace in me. In the world you will have hardship, but be courageous: I have conquered the world. John 16:33 (NJB)

In recent days I have been seeing various forms of the number 316. It has been the clock time, the cost of a gallon of gasoline or the cost  of a purchased item. Follow carefully what I am doing. I have supplied for you in the past. Do not be frightened by what is directly ahead. You are not cut off from the destination.  I will continue to guide you in the direction of your future, but you must follow the direction of the leaders I have set before you. I will show myself again through signs and wonders. Be ready to move forward at the announced hour of time.   the water from upstream stopped flowing. It piled up in a heap a great distance away, at a town called Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea) was completely cut off. So the people crossed over opposite Jericho. Joshua 3:16 (NIV)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.  The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.  John 1:1-2, 14 (NIV)

When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. Luke 2:17-18 (NIV)

Keep awake then and watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have the full strength and ability and be accounted worthy to escape all these things [taken together] that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man. Luke 21:36 (AMP)

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were absolutely terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people: Today your Savior is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:8-14 (NET) This will be my sign for you My heart and plans for you have not changed. I have blessed you with yet untapped gifts. For you to come to the realization of your plans, you need to more than identify or admire these gifts. Your job in the next months to unwrap them and open them for others. It is then you will recognize what I have been doin...

that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. Matthew 5:22 (NKJV) that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:28 (NKJV) that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery. Matthew 5:32 (NKJV) do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God's throne; Matthew 5:34 (NKJV) love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, Matthew 5:44 (NKJV) that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. Matthew 12:36 (NKJV) that Elijah has come already, and they did not know him but did to him whatever they wished. Likewise the Son of Man is also about to suffer at their hands." Matthew 17:12 (NKJV)

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 (NIV)

    The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.     I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.     Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.     At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says the LORD. Zephaniah 3:17-20 (ESV)

And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." Luke 1:76-79 (NIV)

There is no need for you to strive. Relax in the security I offer. Know the peace of being in alignment with my will. In this season of turmoil you are my light for those caught in the darkening world. Be lead by my Spirit; be at peace. My words do not change. In the midst of the storm: Peace, be still. Do not fear those who would harass or harm you. You are mine. This is not the time to be quite or share what you think. This is the time for sharing the eternal peace in my light. Release your grasp from this shaking world. My peace is available, even amidst the winds. Those who have found greatness have found me. Those who seek peace will need to turn to me. Do not be striving, but have my peace: Be still.

In days to come the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised up above the hills. Peoples shall stream to it, and many nations shall come and say: "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths." For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.  Micah 4:1-2 (NRSV)

The LORD says, "Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times." Micah 5:2 (TEV)

So Isaiah replied, “Pay attention, family of David. Do you consider it too insignificant to try the patience of men? Is that why you are also trying the patience of my God? For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this young woman is about to conceive and will give birth to a son. You, young woman, will name him Immanuel.   Isaiah 7:13-14 (NET)

And now, if you will diligently listen to me and keep my covenant, then you will be my special possession out of all the nations, for all the earth is mine, and you will be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ Exodus 19:5-6a (NET)

All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. By his sovereign plan he gave us birth through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.  James 1:17-18 (NET)

For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 (ESV)

Fear not for you are mine: You never have to feel alone. You are not alone. I have never left you.  Look for me in all parts of your life and you will find me.   Fear not this new season: Do not hold back, share your expectations and pains with me. Consult with me in reading my Word. I have specific answers for you.   Fear not what the world says: Acknowledge me in your life. My abundance is open to you. My supernatural peace is available. I am ever-yet in control.   Fear not how others react: Learn to respond from love. Hold your tongue before giving that harsh answer. Be in synch with my thoughts and my ways. You are a light unto the world.   Fear not.     How blessed is every one of the LORD’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands! You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure. Psalm 128:1-2 (NET)

The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to man. Psalm 115:16 (NIV)

I will cover you with a blanket of snow. No longer will your sin be visible. Your failures and shortcomings are in the past. They no longer exist for those who have learned to walk and rest in me.   Come and exchange your accumulations for what I have awaiting you. It has been set aside from the beginning, as I have prepared you for the journey.   Wrap yourself in me. My covering is safe and personal. Take time to rest in me. It is from that place you will grow in my ways. I will show you my plans.   I am the peace you are seeking. I am the fullness which you need. I will blanket you and the enemy will not reach you.     Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion, for he strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. He grants peace to your borders and satisfies you with the finest of wheat. He sends his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost...

"I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob; I will surely bring together the remnant of Israel. I will bring them together like sheep in a pen, like a flock in its pasture; the place will throng with people. One who breaks open the way will go up before them; they will break through the gate and go out. Their king will pass through before them, the LORD at their head." Micah 2:12-13 (NIV)

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets many times and in many different ways. But now in these last days God has spoken to us through his Son. God has chosen his Son to own all things, and through him he made the world. The Son reflects the glory of God and shows exactly what God is like. He holds everything together with his powerful word. When the Son made people clean from their sins, he sat down at the right side of God, the Great One in heaven. The Son became much greater than the angels, and God gave him a name that is much greater than theirs. Hebrews 1:1-4 (NCV)

[The Servant of God says] The Lord God has given Me the tongue of a disciple and of one who is taught, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He wakens Me morning by morning, He wakens My ear to hear as a disciple [as one who is taught]. Isaiah 50:4 (AMP)

So Jesus went with him, and a great multitude followed Him and thronged Him. Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, "If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well." Immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of the affliction. And Jesus, immediately knowing in Himself that power had gone out of Him, turned around in the crowd and said, "Who touched My clothes?" But His disciples said to Him, "You see the multitude thronging You, and You say, Who touched Me?' " And He looked around to see her who had done this thing. But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Hi...

While in prayer, during corporate worship yesterday I had a short vision. I saw a frozen shoreline and could hear the crackling of the ice. By the breath of God ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is frozen over. He loads the thick cloud with moisture; He scatters the cloud of His lightning. And it is turned round about by His guidance, that they may do whatever He commands them upon the face of the habitable earth. Whether it be for correction or for His earth [generally] or for His mercy and loving-kindness, He causes it to come. Job 37:10-13 (AMP)

May grace and peace be lavished on you as you grow in the rich knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord ! I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises , so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature , after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire. 2 Peter 1:2-4 (NET )

Last Christmas morning I took the dogs out for our morning walk. As we approached the park entrance I saw the gate was closed for the holiday, so we could not drive through the normal entrance. I turned and found a place to park the car a short distance away. I opened the car-door to get the dogs. They were excited to get out, but I could see they were puzzled as to "where" they were.  Once on the leash we began to walk. The smaller of the two looked about and then was excitedly pulling at the leash. The other sister just followed along.  We walked down the street, crossed over the road and entered beside the closed park gate. I wonder how often we may be like these dogs, confused when God changes our geography or expectation. We can go through life expecting more of the same, but I don't sense that is how God has it planned. Moses got years of preparation herding sheep, what seemed far away from his past or even his future. Elijah got caught unprepared for the...

Let the peace of Christ be in control in your heart (for you were in fact called as one body to this peace), and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, all with grace in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:15-17 (NET)

But when they deliver you up, do not be anxious about how or what you are to speak; for what you are to say will be given you in that very hour and moment, For it is not you who are speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Matthew 10:19-20 (AMP)

The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually). Numbers 6:24-26 (AMP)

Even the darkness hides nothing from You, but the night shines as the day; the darkness and the light are both alike to You. Psalm 139:12 (AMP)

For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. Habakkuk 2:3 (NKJV)

For [simply] consider your own call, brethren; not many [of you were considered to be] wise according to human estimates and standards, not many influential and powerful, not many of high and noble birth. [No] for God selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is foolish to put the wise to shame, and what the world calls weak to put the strong to shame. And God also selected (deliberately chose) what in the world is lowborn and insignificant and branded and treated with contempt, even the things that are nothing, that He might depose and bring to nothing the things that are, So that no mortal man should [have pretense for glorying and] boast in the presence of God. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 (AMP)

Let everything that has breath and every breath of life praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Psalm 150:6 (AMP)

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:37-39 (NIV)

My love for you does not waver. My plans for you have not changed. There is nothing you can do to make me love you any less or any more than I love you at this very moment. You are my prize. In you I am pleased. You have favor with me. There is more for you. I am not yet finished. There are more things I have for you to do. Ask me and I will show you. Listen for my voice, for I am speaking to you, Recognize my ways and respond without fear. Extend yourself. Reach towards what you know me to be telling you. You can see can succeed. You can not fail. My hand of protection is about you. Seek me without fear. I am releasing blue diamonds as I open my right hand. As I heard those words, I saw a hand open and dark blue jewels fell from it.Though a dark they shone brightly. It became like a grid of connecting streaks of light from these blue diamonds until the whole earth was interconnected.

For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects — bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light. Colossians 1:9-11 (NET)

We are in the midst of an Indian summer, so I took advantage of our nice mid-November weather. In walking the dogs we went to the edge of a small pond. There were several of the smaller frogs jumping into the water as we approached. I was surprised by what I found. Looking into the water I also saw a few polliwogs swimming about. I’m not sure why I used that term, as growing up I called them tadpoles. I’m no naturalist, but I am aware that polliwogs are found in the spring. I asked, Why am I seeing polliwogs, so out of season? I heard this explanation: Be like these polliwogs. Despite what may seem natural, they are growing. Like you, they are not yet what they will be when fully matured. They are active, in the water of my spirit. You too are in a time of transition. Be ready for there are things which I will present for you.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.  Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)

This week as I was driving home from work I heard the LORD speak to me. I clearly heard him say, “I am going to restore.” I am willing to restore are you willing to ask me? Are you ready to examine yourself and your ways? Are you ready to look at yourself and see what I can do? I can restore the things that have been taken away and even those you have given away. Do not be satisfied with what you now see. I have more.  I have more for you and those about you. My blessing is for you. It is more than you can realize. Consecrate yourself . Dedicate your ways to find me and all that I have for you. Ask of me for more, for I am going to restore. Thus says the LORD: I am going to restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob, and have compassion on his dwellings; the city shall be rebuilt upon its mound, and the citadel set on its rightful site. Out of them shall come thanksgiving, and the sound of merrymakers. I will make them many, and they shall not be few; I will make them honor...

And [the Lord] spoke to the man clothed in linen and said, Go in among the whirling wheels under the cherubim; fill your hands with coals of fire from between the cherubim and scatter them over the city. And he went in before my eyes. Ezekiel 10:2 (AMP)

[It is He] Who has qualified us [making us to be fit and worthy and sufficient] as ministers and dispensers of a new covenant [of salvation through Christ], not [ministers] of the letter (of legally written code) but of the Spirit; for the code [of the Law] kills, but the [Holy] Spirit makes alive. 2 Corinthians 3:6 (AMP)

But one of those with Jesus grabbed his sword, drew it out, and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his ear. Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place! For all who take hold of the sword will die by the sword. Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and that he would send me more than twelve legions of angels right now? Matthew 26:51-53 (NET)

But that when the days come when the trumpet call of the seventh angel is about to be sounded, then God's mystery (His secret design, His hidden purpose), as He had announced the glad tidings to His servants the prophets, should be fulfilled (accomplished, completed). Revelation 10:7 (AMP)

I am revealing my ways. Do not be satisfied with hearing my voice. My sheep should hear me. Those that hear me should be following where I am leading them. They take the time to sit and hear-out my whole picture.

“This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: If you follow my ways and carefully serve me, then you will be given authority over my Temple and its courtyards. I will let you walk among these others standing here. Zechariah 3:7 (NLT)

“The LORD our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that he has revealed to us, so that we may obey all the terms of these instructions. Deuteronomy 29:29 (NLT)

The LORD is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. Psalm 25:14(NLT)

I have not called you to fear. I’ve sent many messages of “Fear not”. Fear is a malignancy that will eat away the person when you allow it place. It cares not where it attaches. When given a foothold, it misdirects your ways. Fear not my children for you are mine. My perfect love casts out all fear. Keep yourself grounded in me and you will be secure. I will direct your pathway. I will give the perfect timing and I will supply for all you have need. You are called to walk in my ways. You are to release kingdom love and acceptance. Cast away all that is not of me. Do not hold onto those past ways which have failed you. This is not a time to fear, but to show my mighty ways to those who live in darkness and desperation. Fear not, I am what you need and I cannot fail you.

You are to set the Bread of the Presence on the table before me continually. Exodus 25:30 (NET) In the past few weeks I’ve heard the Father impress me with a few seemingly different thoughts. M ore recently I heard Him ask, why I thought they were separate items. The initial portion he’d had me think upon was “It is time to try something new”, the next was, “Eagle Express Lines”, and the third was “Fresh bread”. For this idea of fresh bread He brought to my mind a past spiritual interaction. As I was climbing this snow covered mountain I was a building outside of what appeared to be a village.  There was a large wordless sign-like structure. Inside of it was an empty square. When I asked about it, I was told that the baker would place his sign in that open area. It was then the local people would know that fresh bread was available.  Jesus tells us many times he is our bread of life. I heard the unexpected sound of a light rain as it fell upon the dry and fallen leaves. ...

A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word—how good that is! Proverbs 15:23 (HCSB) The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of those who are instructed to know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens ⌊Me⌋ each morning; He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed. Isaiah 50:4 (HCSB)

From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. Acts 17:26 (NIV)

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence and take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:10-12 (AMP)

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (NIV)

You have trained well. Now it is time for you to step out. Now is the time of battle-testing. Good news. You don’t need worry about your ability if you continue to reply upon me. Do not be tempted to pull down strongholds. They will fall upon you. Pull down heaven. Allow me to alight upon you. I am your covering. Now is the time for you to take action. Wear down the enemy in truth and the power I supply. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Matthew 4:23 (NIV)

‘Watch, I shall send for many fishermen, Yahweh declares, and these will fish them up; next, I shall send for many huntsmen, and these will hunt them out of every mountain, every hill, and out of the holes in the rocks. Jeremiah 16:16 (NJB)

Please prayerfully read over these words. Even if your name is not shown below, ask God about them.  It does not mean you can not tap their blessings and fruit. Ronald - You are a man of honor. This is a time of new beginnings. There are new things in several aspects of your life. It will be a new season; a new way of experiencing me. I have hidden treasures for you have yet to discover. I want you to have an expectation; an expecting of what I want to do with and through you.  Your birthday is coming soon, so expect a revelation. Sherry - Do not be timid. Speak aloud so your mind can hear. Speak aloud the dreams I have given you. Bring them to life. Yes, they are from me. Yes, they are what I see as a future for you. Stand and be bold in me. It is time to take hold of this time of your life: Place me in the forefront. Rhonda - I love you. Give me your disappointments. I will return them as uncompromised-ever-faithful love. With me there is no f...

The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there was a cry, “Look! The bridegroom! Go out and meet him.” Then all those wedding attendants woke up and trimmed their lamps, Matthew 25:5-7 (NJB)

This is the day of significance, the triple. a 10/10/10 One Thousand (10x10x10).A period of new beginnings for those who depend upon God; who count upon Him as their source. You need not fear the terrors of the night, the arrow that flies by day, the plague that comes in the darkness, or the disease that comes at noon. Though a thousand may fall beside you, and a multitude on your right side, it will not reach you. Psalm 91:5-7 (NET)

You are to distinguish between the holy and the common, and between the unclean and the clean, and you are to teach the people of Israel all the statutes that the LORD has spoken to them by Moses.”   Leviticus 10:10-11 (ESV)

Do not be timid. I am ever with you. All that I have shown you in my word is for you. I am with you as you step past what you know as reality. Feel the wind of the Spirit. Drink of the water I offer. Bathe in the truth of the written word. I am with you. All I have is yours to partake. Repent: change your mind. I am Truth and life. Come to me. There is nothing you can do to me me love you more. I am love. Leave your fear behind and walk with me .

And when Jesus was baptized, He went up at once out of the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he [John] saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him. Matthew 3:16 (AMP) Challenge yourself and move into what I show you. All that I have is yours. The heavens were torn open and have not been closed. Reach into the reality.

What are you hiding? Are you transparent enough to ask me?  Are you willing to show me your weakness, for the healing you need?  Perfect love casts away all fear.  You are important to me. My love for you is never-ending. Draw near and be made fully clean. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” Matthew 8:2 (ESV)

SO THEN, let us [apostles] be looked upon as ministering servants of Christ and stewards (trustees) of the mysteries (the secret purposes) of God. Moreover, it is [essentially] required of stewards that a man should be found faithful [proving himself worthy of trust]. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 (AMP)

But when anything is exposed and reproved by the light, it is made visible and clear; and where everything is visible and clear there is light. Therefore He says, Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine (make day dawn) upon you and give you light. Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:13-16 (AMP)

So we, numerous as we are, are one body in Christ (the Messiah) and individually we are parts one of another [mutually dependent on one another]. Having gifts (faculties, talents, qualities) that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them: [He whose gift is] prophecy, [let him prophesy] according to the proportion of his faith; Romans 12:5-6 (AMP)

EAGERLY PURSUE and seek to acquire [this] love [make it your aim, your great quest]; and earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophesy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching). 1 Corinthians 14:1 (AMP)

I was in an intersection awaiting to turn left recently on my way home from work. As I sat there waiting to turn, I heard the loud blast of a fire truck's horn. I looked about to see it to determine what I should do. I could not locate it. As I looked about, by their lack of reaction, it was as if no one else had heard it.  It was so loud, yet there was not any truck in site.  That brought a pause, for thought. As I pondered this for a few days, I was given a simple explanation and an accompanying verse of warning from the prophet Jeremiah. Be aware. It's time to hear the warning. We are at an intersection in time where caution in where or how we move should be weighed. Thus says the LORD: Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, "We will not walk in it." Also I raised up sentinels for you: "Give heed to the sound of the trumpet!" But t...

Therefore thus says the LORD: "If you return, Then I will bring you back; You shall stand before Me; If you take out the precious from the vile, You shall be as My mouth. Let them return to you, But you must not return to them. Jeremiah 15:19 (NKJV)

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it." And he was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!" Genesis 28:16-17 (NKJV) I pray that you might awaken in his presence. That you be filled with the wonder and excitement that derives from understanding He knows you and care about you.

I am the LORD! That is my name! I will not share my glory with anyone else, or the praise due me with idols. Look, my earlier predictive oracles have come to pass; now I announce new events. Before they begin to occur, I reveal them to you.”  Isaiah 42:8-9 (NET)

When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, "Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken from you?" "Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit," Elisha replied. "You have asked a difficult thing," Elijah said, "yet if you see me when I am taken from you, it will be yours--otherwise not." 2 Kings 2:9-10 (NIV) I hear you speaking, but you are asking the wrong question. You must allow your faith to grow. Do not be satisfied with the status quo, but be satisfied in me. I hear you asking yourself, "what can I do?" Alone you can remain bound and frustrated, but with me... Allow me to ask the question of you, "What can I do for you?". Dare to dream. Follow after me and what you see me doing. Follow after my Spirit and grow. Dare to ask for more of me, expecting to receive. Answer as they did, "I want my sight!".  Expect to see things and in ways you've not yet experienced. Continue following afte...

Now at one point the Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God was coming, so he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Luke 17:20-21 (NET)

Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it. Ephesians 4:29 (AMP)

I have hidden things which you've not seen. I will open your eyes to them in the appropriate time. There is much for you. I have riches in glory yet to be distributed. Begin to grow: Share me with others so you might gain more. Allow me to guide you into my pathway of righteousness. Learn to recognize and follow the Spirit. He will lead you into the truth of whom I am.  Trust and follow the wind of the paraclete. He is brooding over you. In this time of dryness drink deeply of the water I provide. Fill yourself to be shared with others. Drink deeply of the living water, find your sight with my supernatural ways. Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water. So she went and filled the skin with water and gave the boy a drink.  Genesis 21:19 (NIV)

Lift up your face. You are of great value to me. Do not hang your head in shame or disbelief. Look into my eyes for there is no need to look away. There is nothing you can do to change my heart for you. You have been grafted into my family. Your sin has already been washed away. Hold your head upright and see where I am guiding you. Lift up your eyes and look past the horizon. See with a new boldness. Walk in a new affirmation of whom you are in me. It's time to stop listening to the distortion the enemy sets before you. You are victorious. Lift up your face that I might see you. The LORD said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, "Raise your eyes now, and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward; for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever. I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth; so that if one can count the dust of the earth, your offspring also can be counted. ...

So they approached the village where they were going. He acted as though he wanted to go farther, but they urged him, "Stay with us, because it is getting toward evening and the day is almost done." So he went in to stay with them. Luke 24:28-29(NET)

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy, complete my joy and be of the same mind, by having the same love, being united in spirit, and having one purpose. Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself. Philippians 2:1-3 (NET)

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9 (NET)

Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people, saying, "The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. "Now therefore amend your ways and your deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will change His mind about the misfortune which He has pronounced against you. "But as for me, behold, I am in your hands; do with me as is good and right in your sight. "Only know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood on yourselves, and on this city, and on its inhabitants; for truly the LORD has sent me to you to speak all these words in your hearing." Jeremiah 26:12-15 (NASB) Consider your ways and the attitude of your heart. What do you find important, or what is offensive to you? Is your reaction to injustice self-serving or does it align with my merciful ways? I have handed forth both justice and mercy. My scales tip in your favor, yet w...

I recently asked God for a word to share, I heard him clearly tell me, "Look beyond what you see." Open yourself to the potential of my ways. Move beyond what you now know as possible. Steward what I shall give you and take to those whom I will direct. Do not be satisfied with what you initially perceive. I am drawing you into more; More of me, more of my grace, more of the ways of my salvation. Open the window so the way of my Spirit may enter. Allow him to blow freely. He will lead you in my ways. He will direct you past the bounds of knowing. Look beyond what you now see with the new vision I have given you. And He said to them, "Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast." And they took it. When the master of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom. And he said to him, "Every man at the b...

When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. He told them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables so that, "'they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!'" Mark 4:10-12 (NIV)

And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith. If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach; if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness. Romans 12:6-8 (NET) I want you to learn who you are; to become secure in what I've called you to do.  Know me and learn to security of moving as I direct you. I have created and gifted you. You were made and named for my kingdom ways. You will not be satisfied nor secure when you are not set into your proper position.  You will not move in my authority until you know whom you are and how I have called you. Do not compare or measure yourself against another. I am your creator. If I have set you at the gate, then keep alert and do not be caught napping. It is...

This is what the LORD, your protector, says, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you how to succeed, who leads you in the way you should go. Isaiah 48:17 (NET)

I was recently driving in my car when I saw a large bird flying upward. I did not initially recognize it as it flew up and settled on the edge of a building. It was a turkey vulture. It sat there, looking about at the things below it. It was in search of a meal. To my children who are dry and feel like an empty well. You ask why you are feelings so distant and disconnected. I hear your inward questions and crying. The drought is over. I am sending my soaking rain. I have not gone away nor withdrawn myself. Draw close. Eat and drink from my table. These times of testing are so you might not rely upon the ways of the past. Your past ways will not sustain you for the future. Your roots need grow deep to strengthen the foundation of my growth. My ways are to grow you; to allow you to be strengthened in me. There are things to come which others may be disheartened. They see the circumstances and grow fearful. But you will have my life within you. My ways will course through you. You w...

ASCRIBE TO the Lord, O sons of the mighty, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Give to the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness or in holy array. The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord is upon many (great) waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Psalm 29:1-4 (AMP)

It was brought to mind this evening as I was walking the dogs. I'd seen it many times in them, but never verbalized it. I suspect it has direct application to our Christian walk. "When you're looking for squirrels, every movement or sound is a squirrel." How often do we walk through life and not actively look for God? We are not likely to find or recognize him in those times .

“With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding. If he tears down, none can rebuild; if he shuts a man in, none can open. If he withholds the waters, they dry up; if he sends them out, they overwhelm the land. With him are strength and sound wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are his. Job 12:13-16 (ESV)

I saw a couple who had walking together suddenly go divergent ways. He kept walking in the same direction, but she had a quick walk in the opposite direction.  She stopped walking and turned, looking in his direction. As he turned to face her, I could see her next running towards him. I heard the Father say, It is time to stop walking contrary to where I am going. It is time for you to run back to me. We used to talk together, talking as you went about your day. But now you are silent, as embarrassed by the hardening sin which has come into your life. Turn from your self-ways and come back to me. Run back to me and receive the fullness of healing which only comes from being in my presence. Do not wait any longer.  It is time for you to run back to me; return to the source of your protection. I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you.          ...

Every place I AM there are changes. I am producing changes to accomplish my will.  Yes, even inside you things are being rearranged; a coming of righteous alignment.  I will show you things which will tear down the stronghold which encompass you. You will begin to embrace my kingdom ways. I have never changed my mind. I am turning your heart toward the things I have planned for you. This is a time of increased revelation. It will flow from my written word into the masses, yet many will not hear it. Many will reject me because it does not fit with what they know. In this time of great darkness there will be great rejoicing. It will flow from those who've come into alignment. Their changed hearts will reach out to those I direct to them.  Yes, I am producing changes to accomplish my will. Will you take delight and be open to me? In just a very short time Lebanon will turn into an orchard, and the orchard will be considered a for...

The LORD will march out like a mighty man, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies. Isaiah 42:13 (NIV)

The LORD said to Moses, “Extend your hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up over the land of Egypt and eat everything that grows in the ground, everything that the hail has left.” Exodus 10:12 (NET)

Let all who hate Zion be thrown back in confusion, let them be like grass on a roof, dried up before it is cut, never to fill the reaper's arm nor the binder's lap. Psalm 129:5-7 (NJB)

I found myself looking through a window on what could have been a hazy August morning. As I peered through, it suddenly became brighter and less hazy. Something was cleaning the window. It was now apparent that there had been a distortion, a hindrance to my outward vision. Crystal, Cristle, or Khrystal No matter how you wish to be known to the world: I still know you and what you are hiding deep within your heart. You are precious to me. Allow me to clear away what hinders your sight. Allow me to bring that cleansing from the sin against you. It is time for you to forgive and no longer harbor the thought the enemy has planted to destroy you. You think I have forgotten, but it is not so. Allow me to restore your vision. Know that I love you and see you each day.

for it is written, “ You shall be holy, because I am holy .” 1 Peter 1:16 (NET) For by one offering he has perfected for all time those who are made holy. Hebrews 10:14 (NET)

“Look, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?   Jeremiah 32:27 (HCSB)

Come out of the cave. I have things for you to be doing for me. I am sending you out of the darkness of complacency and into the light of my mysterious ways. You are to delivery my words. I am activating my voice and ways deep within you. They are growing, pushing out the strongholds which have you blinded. Come out of the cave and into acceptance. I am calling you forth. I have fed you my word and sent angels with supernatural food. Go forth in the boldness I have placed within you. Call forth the Elisha's so they might learn from you. At that place he came to a cave, and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 1 Kings 19:9 (NRSV)

Who shall go up into the mountain of the Lord? Or who shall stand in His Holy Place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted himself up to falsehood or to what is false, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Psalm 24:3-5 (AMP)

Walk with me where I lead you.  Center yourself in me. Allow me to surround you and guide you.  Follow after me; Arise in me when I arise. Walk in my Spirit and find the freedom I created.  Within is life and the fulfillment you you are seeking. Draw in without fear. Within me is the acceptance you need, allowing you to reach other. The LORD went in front of them in a pillar of cloud by day, to lead them along the way, and in a pillar of fire by night, to give them light, so that they might travel by day and by night.  Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people. Exodus 13:21-22 (NRSV)

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life [his blessed life in the kingdom of God]? Or what would a man give as an exchange for his [blessed] life [in the kingdom of God]? Matthew 16:26 (AMP)

Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained. Psalm 119:130 (NET)

When He had said this, He shouted with a loud voice, Lazarus, come out! John 11:43 (AMP) James , I hold you near me. Your name is written upon the palm of my hand.  There is no harm that can come upon you if you remain in me. Like many before I have given you the name befitting you. April , I Am calling your name. It is time to come forth. I have loosed you from the swaddle which binds you, and have given you new life. Matthew, I AM speaking your name aloud. Can you hear me? My words are releasing the seeds of destiny planted within. You are in position for what I am accomplishing. Ed and Wendy, Do not be timid, for I am with you. I am your strength and provider.  I know my own and have provided a table of blessing for you. Come sit with me. And He said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob [supplanter], but Israel [contender with God]; for you have contended and have power with God and with men and have prevailed. Genesis 32:28 (AMP)

So we have the prophetic word strongly confirmed. You will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19 (HCSB) Hold tight to what I have spoken to you. Do not let it pass from you. The enemy would steal away the word and the joy it brings. He would silence any chance of it's maturity. That is why you need be firm in me. Pay attention to where I am going. It will be a place you'd not expect. My light through you is to enlighten the world. Know without a doubt what I've spoken to you. Do not get got in the twisting of words and meaning as did Eve. Write it down so time does not sift it away. Let my countenance shine upon you and the joy of salvation fill you. Do not become lax and self-absorbed, for soon then you'll even forget my name.  Call upon me and each for more of what you see in me. Do not be disheartened by what the world sees. You are mine and are par...

If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge. Proverbs 19:27 (NET) Stop with your preconceived thoughts of what and how I will answer you. Will I not give you what is necessary? I do not hold back from speaking with my people. But you need to spend time learning to recognize my voice. Hear my voice and respond to it's leading. Do not be worried what I send you to do. I am with you. I will complete what I've said.Seek me and watch how I respond to you. Seek me and tell me of your needs. Listen to my Sprit and he will direct you. He will reveal my heart and guide you into the true knowledge of the Son. Experience what I have for you. The written words will come alive. They too will speak into your situations. Draw closer and the noisy voices will be filtered out. The words of confusion are not mine. In me and my ways are truth. I am filled with compassion. Wrath is not for my children. Seek me and not your own considerations. ...

But to all who have received him — those who believe in his name — he has given the right to become God’s children — children not born by human parents or by human desire or a husband’s decision, but by God. John 1:12-13 (NET)

The earth was without form and an empty waste, and darkness was upon the face of the very great deep. The Spirit of God was moving (hovering, brooding) over the face of the waters.    Genesis 1:2 (AMP) inception The concept is not new, that I would speak and Hollywood would hear me. Open your eyes and your ears to what I am saying. Open yourself widely for what I am about to do. Stop doubting what you now feel as the impossible, for that is part of who I am. I am speaking life and new ideas. I am dropping an embryonic form into your thought process.  Brood over what you think I would do. Feed it and speak it aloud. Your mind needs to hear you say it. I am yet hovering over my creation. I am coming into the lives of those who will respond. Don't be caught in the old traps of sterility. They are twisted and gnarled half-truths, still lifeless. That is not me. I am the creator and bread of life. When I speak, joy is conceived and life flows forth. There is a n...

The well that Jacob had dug was still there, and Jesus sat down beside it because he was tired from traveling. It was noon, and after Jesus' disciples had gone into town to buy some food, a Samaritan woman came to draw water from the well.  Jesus asked her, "Would you please give me a drink of water?" John 4:6 (CEV)

This is the LORD’s gate — the godly enter through it. I will give you thanks, for you answered me, and have become my deliverer. The stone which the builders discarded has become the cornerstone. This is the LORD’s work. We consider it amazing! Psalm 118:20-23 (NET)

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)

I called on the LORD in distress; The LORD answered me and set me in a broad place. Psalm 118:5 (NKJV)