the FireCarrier

All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created. Life was in Him, and that life was the light of men. That light shines in the darkness, yet the darkness did not overcome it.   John 1:3-5 (HCSB)

The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt, with mighty power he led them out of that country, he endured their conduct for about forty years in the desert, he overthrew seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to his people as their inheritance.  Acts 13:17-19 (NIV) You are my children. I have taken you out of the way of bondage.  I have led you and the forefathers in different methods, yet it is always me. I have your interest at heart. I continue to show you the way, taking you out of the bonds which ensnare you. I watch over you. Continue to seek my pathway. It will be shown to you as you move forward. Turbulence arises when light moves in overtaking the darkness. Holy Spirit is moving across the face of the waters. He is opening eyes and hearts. He is planting instruction. Hearken back to dreams He has shown you. Revisit and ponder upon what was said. Continue to call upon me...

Then Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather around, and I will tell you what will happen to you in the days to come.  Simeon and Levi are brothers; their knives are vicious weapons. May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For in their anger they kill men, and on a whim they hamstring oxen. Their anger is cursed, for it is strong, and their fury, for it is cruel! I will disperse them throughout Jacob and scatter them throughout Israel. Genesis 49:1, 5-7 (HCSB)

Open the gates so a righteous nation can come in— one that remains faithful. You will keep the mind ⌊that is⌋ dependent ⌊on You⌋ in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You. Trust in the LORD forever, because in Yah, the LORD, is an everlasting rock!    Isaiah 26:2-4 (HCSB)

Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him even more. He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: There we were, binding sheaves of grain in the middle of the field. Suddenly my sheaf rose up and stood upright and your sheaves surrounded my sheaf and bowed down to it!” Genesis 37:5-7 (NET)

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 (NET)

I am still saying, “Don’t be afraid.” While many things have changed, my love for you is resolute. Don’t be afraid of the things which come your way. Rely upon me. Expand and stretch your faith. Reach out for the dreams I have set inside you. Release the grip of the evil one. He wishes to spread fear within you.  Recognize his lies by knowing me. Dismiss all things which are not of me. Walk in the way I have set for you. Look for me and I will show my face. Do not become discouraged by circumstances. You can be my over-comer. Let your prayers and conversations with me become real. Do not be afraid, but realize my light shines from you. You are my representation to those about you. I am what you need in these trying times. Do not fear, but walk in assurance of me and my word.

Then God said to Jacob, "Go up to Bethel and settle there, and build an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you were fleeing from your brother Esau." Jacob and all the people with him came to Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. There he built an altar, and he called the place El Bethel, because it was there that God revealed himself to him when he was fleeing from his brother. Genesis 35:1, 6-7 (NIV) Come back to me. Return to the place which I had revealed myself to you. Step back into that peace. I am yet what you are seeking.Rest your head again upon that rock of salvation. I had given you a new name and a future. It has not changed.

The man asked him, "What is your name?" "Jacob," he answered. Then the man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome." Jacob said, "Please tell me your name." But he replied, "Why do you ask my name?" Then he blessed him there.  Genesis 32:27-29 (NIV)

Sometimes we must reach that certain place for us to be receptive to God. Meanwhile Jacob left Beer Sheba and set out for Haran. He reached a certain place where he decided to camp because the sun had gone down. He took one of the stones and placed it near his head. Then he fell asleep in that place and had a dream. He saw a stairway erected on the earth with its top reaching to the heavens. The angels of God were going up and coming down it Genesis 28:10-12 (NET)

What does this silence mean?

I thought I had been banished from your sight, that I would never again see your holy temple! Jonah 2:4 (NET)

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.  Galatians 5:6 (NIV)

For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:32-34 (NET)

O Israel, hope in the LORD, for the LORD exhibits loyal love, and is more than willing to deliver. Psalm 130:7 (NET)

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper! May there be peace inside your defenses, and prosperity inside your fortresses! Psalm 122:6-7 (NET)

He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations. Psalm 111:5-6 (NIV)

The LORD will then be king over all the earth. In that day the LORD will be seen as one with a single name. All the land will change and become like the Arabah from Geba to Rimmon, south of Jerusalem; and Jerusalem will be raised up and will stay in its own place from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate and on to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. And people will settle there, and there will no longer be the threat of divine extermination — Jerusalem will dwell in security. Zechariah 14:9-11 (NET)

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel." And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. Luke 2:26-33 (NKJV)

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins. Put me in remembrance; let us argue together; set forth your case, that you may be proved right. Isaiah 43:18-19. 25-26 (ESV)