the FireCarrier

As I was driving in the car today there came the odor of fresh paint. A few minutes later and the unmistakable odor of fresh paint again filled the car. He now had my attention. I AM your covering. I am supplying you with a fresh new coat, one which you have yet to wear. Worn outside of my direction you will feel uncomfortable; there will be those who challenge and come against you. If you put on the coat at my direction, it will grow with you. It will fit you as you walk with me. You will exude my fragrance.

Do not wait, but sit with me. Today I am reaching out to you. You continue to need me, because that is the way your were created. Come along side with me. You need do nothing, but be here, a marker in time. I will wash over and through you. Once again you healing will come. Beneath my wings is safety, Hide away in me. I will take you where you need to be. So, do not delay. Sit today with me.

I found it interesting this evening. Somewhat cloudy after 5 pm, but no rain for our area in site for a few days. I took the dogs for our daily walk, and asked for rain. As we walked I heard the thunder come and soon we were in a nice rain shower. On our way back to the car, there now lay a dime at the driver’s door.  I picked up the dime and felt the confirmation. We drove over to Huber Heights (about 4 miles east of us). The closer we got to our destination, the harder the rain fell. We got wet going into PetsMart and soaked on the return to the car. Driving home, the rain lessened until it “stopped”, when in fact it had never rained in Vandalia. It remained dry. This is the send such time in recent weeks where I can remember of asking for rain (of both sorts) and on each occasion, I got physically soaked and spiritually uplifted.

At a recent service at the Dayton House of Prayer (DAHOP) I was drawn to the picture of Jesus at the right front. It was a somewhat modern view of the crucified Jesus. His face bears the physical markings of the beatings he took for me.  Amidst the last mark, blood trail and crown of thorns I saw the word “Today”. I looked several times and continued to see the word “Today” though my physical senses told me I was mistaken. I asked about this was received these words. Today – I am what you need. There is my forgiveness. Today you can find the fullness of peace.  My healing is ever-ready for you, today.

Do you recognize my calling upon your life? Today I am speaking your name. My way is simple and true: Let me love you. Allow my hand to touch you. I will take you to the places you long to see. Allow my rest to enfold you, to remove the vines and pressures. Do not resist my calling. .

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Psalm 46:1-3 (ESV)

What do you think when you hear the silence? Where do you look? Do you close your eyes or feign sleep? Even then the silence multiples itself.  Do you breakthrough and reach out?

"Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be signs and tokens [of God's provident care], and [to mark] seasons, days, and years."  Genesis 1:14

The sky was a windy-grey colour and damp with mist. In the front yard was a girl. She was waving her umbrella about the breeze. I watched as she was waiting for rain-water to fill her inverted umbrella. You may ask, "Why is he writing this?". I, like that girl, am waiting outside for rain to fill me. How many others are standing alone, outside, waiting for the rain?

Examine your words and life. Are they pointing others to me? Are you preparing a pathway for them to follow? Stand, so I can work with you. My Word will point to these; It will bring cleansing.  Leave the boat of your fathers and follow me. My water will refresh and cleanse you.

Every God-begotten person conquers the world’s ways. The conquering power that brings the world to its knees is our faith. The person who wins out over the world’s ways is simply the one who believes Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:5 (MSG)

But Jesus told him, "Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God."  Luke 9:62 (NLT)

Stand up, so I may fill you. Call out to me. Ask me to reveal my ways, calling my name for I am awaiting to act upon your behalf. Establish yourself in way ways in order that I can speak through you. Rise up in me. I will show you my ways and how you can accomplish them. Do not linger alone, but draw your strength from me. Ask of me, invite me into more of your life. I will open my ways to those who continually seek after me.

"Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given" (Mark 4:24)