the FireCarrier

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 I have not gone away nor withdrawn myself.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. ...