the FireCarrier

Interesting morning walk.  I was walking Sadie, our cocker spaniel, this morning.  We were on one of our usual pathways. We could see that we were alone, so I dropped the leash so she could meander where she wanted as we walked. At one point in the walk, I could see across from us, where we had been a few minutes prior was a man walking. It certainly surprised me, to see that we were unknowingly "being followed".  He was heavily bundled up in black clothing for the extremely warm weather we were having. For some reason his appearance made me feel uncomfortable. As we kept walking this man seemed to disappear. He was not to be seen when I turned to look for him. We were on the last stretch of that walk when coming towards us was another, similarly looking/dressed man. As the other one, this man too just seemed to appear from nowhere. It reminded me a a convergence of the past and future .

This week I had asked God for a word, I heard him clearly. he said, "I am filling you".   May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit Roman 15:13 (NIV)   I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NLT)   The priests could not enter the Temple of the Lord because the glorious presence of the Lord filled it.  2 Chronicles 7:2   I am filling you.   Take the image of pouring water or any liquid beverage into a tall glass. You are that container.  The more I remove that does not belong, the more I am filling you.

You are one beloved of Father. He sees within your heart, through whatever cover that may be trying to affect you.  He knows your fears and joys. He is communicating to you each step of your journey; urging you to move closer to him.  Yet in all, He is never disappointed in you.  He constantly has your best. Watch for him and you will find Him. Listen for Him and you will hear Him. Examine your dreams and He is there, offering direction and encouragement. This rough patch may seem brutal when you look at it. It can send messages to attempt to overwhelm you and cause you anguish. Know that is not from God. He is there, even now. He is reaching out to you. Call out to him.  Each morning speak your heart to him, pausing to listen. Learn to believe, encouraging yourself in Him and His word (written nor spoken). You know truth, so continue seeking The Truth.  His love and leading for you is not ended.  But note too, He is leading you in a different...

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.  Hebrews 12:14-15 (NIV)

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

One recent day I wore a newer shirt to work. It was not until I was home that evening, getting ready for bed, that I saw something on the back of the shirt. It was a plastic label. It was still on the back of my shirt. All day I had worn that shirt at work and home and no one mentioned to me about that label.   Because of where the label was located, I could not see it. Although it was comical, I was embarrassed. I asked God about my label and he replied, “You never asked me.”   How many times in my life do I have a label, or await others to explain my label, when in fact, God alone knows me.

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what H e wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.  Ephesians 1:4-5 (NLT)

I was walking the dog this morning at one of our usual locations. We were not there long when the sound of a bell was heard. It was not a loud, alarm-type of sound, but more of an encouraging sound. As we walked, it continued intermittently for 15 minutes or so. As expected, I never did find the source.   It did though cause me to think of scripture and of a time from my past. During the Christmas season of 1998 I was in a prayer room at church, praying through one of our Sunday morning service.  As I was getting up from the floor, I noticed something directly in front of my face.  It was a small bell, of the ornamental/decoration type.  I kept that gift-bell with me for a decade, until one morning, it disappeared as simply, as it had initially had appeared for me.   It took quite a while for me to get over that. At first, I felt as if it had been removed from me, as a punishment or for a failure.  That false notion...

Take care of your judgmental attitude. Reflect upon the grace granted in your behalf.

Do not allow seeming contractions confuse or guide you. I AM the way, the Truth and the Life. Follow where I am leading you. Yet walk in love, guided by my light.   Let my truth guide you into righteous living. I will protect you. If you seek after me, you will find what you need. You will eat and be satisfied. You will thirst for the right ways. Allow my light to guide you along the way created for you to walk.   Take care not to be self-conscious or self-righteous, but speak my truth in love.  Do not fear, but share what I shall show you.  

It's time for you to accept yourself and my thoughts toward you.  Forgive yourself, as I have forgiven you.  Move forward. Step past what you feel you now know. Move into what I know. I will show you all things. Through me all things will come to pass. Move forward in me. Give and receive more.

You have heard; now see all this;      and will you not declare it? From this time forward I make you hear new things,      hidden things that you have not known. They are created now, not long ago;      before today you have never heard of them,      so that you could not say, “I already knew them.” You have never heard, you have never known,      from of old your ear has not been opened. Isaiah 48:6-8 (NRSV)

You are the children of those prophets, and you are included in the covenant God promised to your ancestors.  For God said to Abraham, ‘Through your descendants all the families on earth will be blessed.  Acts 3:25 (NLT)     I speak peace and fullness from Holy Spirit. His fullness surrounds you. Inhale deeply, holding your breath, letting it out slowly. He is with you for every breath you have.  I sense Him hovering over and around you; keeping watch over you. You are blessed.   The enemy would keep you disgruntled and dissatisfied because he senses the virtue of father within your life. Again, breath in deeply. Great peace is there awaiting you.   There is a seed of healing deposited within you. It has been mostly dormant, but again you will feel it trying to grow.  But you say, “I can’t do that. I am not a healer.”  Even better, as you can fully reply on God to do what He promises.  Spea...

You are His warrior.   I see a picture of a vast desert.  When my ears hear the word, what I sense is vastly different than what I see in the spirit.  What I see is vast openness, but filled with much. There are small yellow blossoms on cacti, and pathways where the small animals have traveled seeking shade.   You are at a point of decision. You are in such a position, where you can decide which desert to inhabit. Are you going to participate in one which seems uncomfortable and barren or are you travelling through the wonders, seeking out the secrets and finding the points of life all about you? The decision is yours to make and He will permit either, but know the one He wishes for you.   Seek Him in your times of music. Turn this time you have with Him into worship. Sing to Him. Become lost in Him.  Reach out to that sweet spot of acceptance He has for you.  He sees the gift within you, awaiting to be w...

Stop waiting and procrastinating. Move with what I have shown you. That will open the pathway to the  “more” you have seeking.   Begin reaching out and watch me answer. Feed the hungry with what I have given you. For you to have more, you must give more, after time with me.   I hear the phrase, "mending relationships."  It is as there are some items which are yet tender, even though buried beneath time. Make the move. Begin the process of reconciliation.   Find time with me. After praying, take time to listen and write out what you are sensing.  Go back to your time in my written Word, Read the stories and passages that intrigue you; see if I am not answering you. Learn how I am communicating with you and watch how your impatience will melt away.

I hear the words "righteous fruit is coming".   You are a sign, set apart to point others to Jesus. You, as individuals and as a whole are seekers, constantly looking to Father; observing him and following his leading.  He has called you into what you are doing. He is directly your every sway.   Do not become discouraged by measuring what you see, but continue seeking me. Seek me for your each direction and the growth will follow your internal life. Your right standing will bear more good fruit.   But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  Galatians 5:22 (NET)   There is a new thing which you are considering, an arm of ministry. It’s been tucked away in your “consideration”, lying silently until recently. Father says, “It is time. Go forward and I will bring it to maturity. While you will deliver this ministry be patient allowi...

Be blessed man of God, secure in whose you are.   There is an old Fleetwood Mac song with lyrics like, “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow. yesterday’s gone, Yes, yesterday’s gone." In the eyes of Father, He does not see that which was. He sees what is yet to come. He sees beyond what we know (yesterday).  He sees what we would call the future. As you have accepted Jesus all else has been removed.   You are perfect through Jesus. What we were yesterday, has past, as if it never has been.  You have the heart of Jesus compassion.   Paul wrote, But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through fait...

As you may know, names received hold a significance. They are reflective of the person and situations may occur during the lifetime. You have been aptly named Angela. You are meant to be a messenger, and by nature are systematic. You hold the characteristics not only of your natural parents, but of your heavenly father. There is much in store for you, as you allow God to unfold the pathway.   Don’t allow the pressures of those around you move you in directions you should not be travelling. Follow the inner voice you’ve heard since you were very young. He is the true one, the one who has plans for you to develop and prosper.   Continue to talk with God and allow Him to give input to your life.   As His messenger you will impact those around you. You do not have to verbally explain things, but the message of your life will speak. Your example will continue to draw others to Father-God.   As you move through the strains and...

I sense these verses from Isaiah 60, are for you. “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.   Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. "Lift up your eyes and look about you:  All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip.   Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; Isaiah 60: 1-5a (NIV)   I speak the blessing of Father-God over you and into every aspect of your life.  I sense you are at the beginning of a new journey, one which will be quite different from those before.     You are one who knows me. Return. Return your heart to me and find true peace.  I am not disappointed nor angry with you.  Do not allow th...

Be perceptive and listen for me. Wait and seek me, for I am answering you. Wait.

Father-God is reminding us that His love never changes. Just as in nature we are moving into a new season, so too many of my people are in a time of change.  I have not removed my protection, nor has my outlook towards you dimmed. The new season requires you to adapt to what I am doing. Recognize my heart and fulfill your role. Seek me and I will give you the needed direction. Look through my eyes. My Spirit will guide you. The on-coming season will bring it's unique challenges.  They are challenges which will help you grow in spiritual maturity. Grow in me.  Trust me.  Do not lean on those things of the past, but continue to lean into me.  Seek after me and find I am yet leading you into the paths of righteousness, maturing you beneath my mantle of protection.

Lift up your heads, you gates;     be lifted up, you ancient doors,     that the King of glory may come in. Psalm 24:7 (NIV)

The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men,     to see if there are any that act wisely,     that seek after God. Psalm 14:2 (RSV)

I am an early morning frequent-dreamer. Hardly a morning passes that when I get up I can remember of dreaming, but have not been good at writing my dreams, thus remembering them. So I asked father to help me awaken and remember my dreams. This Sunday morning I had a dream, in my sleep I heard this loud tapping and awoke to see what was causing this noise. To my surprise, the answer was easy to ascertain. Beside me my sleeping dog was dreaming and her tail was beating on the bed. It was a pleasant/exciting time in the dream. I was riding a bicycle. I remember passing through wide ranges of scenery, when I found myself in a large hilly area, I was coating downhill, but on a highway. I felt safe and don't member having any traffic to contend with. The right pedal of bike broke off and I was unable to pedal, so I pulled off the first exit and found myself coasting down the street of a town within traffic. I was coming to a large incline when I saw an area where I could safely exit...

It is you who are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’  Acts 3:25 (NASB)

Eternal One (to the people) : Stand at the crossing, and consider the ancient path,          for it is good and it leads to Me .      Walk on this path, and you will find rest for your souls.          But they have said, “We will not walk upon this road.”        Even then I sent watchmen to warn you of what is to come .          “Listen for the blaring of the trumpet,” I warned.      But the people did not listen .          They said, “We will not pay attention.” Jeremiah 6:16-17 (Voice)

Yes, I am finding the change again. Thank you. Grant me revelation to have an understanding of how to move in it.

Yes, I am finding the change again. Thank you. Grant me revelation to have an understanding of how to move in it.

Remember to share what you have with your mentor in the Word. Galatians 6:6 (Voice)

Due to a sore back, I was awake what seemed to be many times late one morning.  Each time I was awaken, I remember having a perplexing dream. In each of those dreams, I remember the date 9/13. It was a few days later and I felt drawn to scripture.  There was what seems to be the answer. “Now go up, for this is the time you can find him” 1 Samuel 9:13. (NLT)

Yes.  Stop struggling and trust in what I have said.   I hear you.  Move forward.   Identify with me.

Be smeared with my oil. Be covered in what I have for you. Do not toil, but be refreshed in me. Sit with me. Rest in my light absorbing my ways and intensions. Follow my leading; going in and coming out as I direct you. Know my face; learn my eyes.  Yes, you are called; Called to be my representative. Work in the anointing set for you. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:8-9 (NIV)

Before time itself was measured, the Voice was speaking.      The Voice was and is God. 2  This celestial Word remained ever present with the Creator; 3       His speech shaped the entire cosmos. Immersed in the practice of creating,   all things that exist were birthed in Him.  John 1: 1-3 (Voice)

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!  Proverbs 29:18 (NET)

Come in from the country, draw near. I am calling you into my ways. I am what you need.  Re-direct your thoughts. Re-direct your vision. I will show you the way.  I will do the work. I will be the cleansing.   Be refreshed in me. Come in from the far places. There is none too far removed that I can not reach. Speak my words that new seed can be planted. Speak my Word that new seed can grow.  I have provided all that is needed. I am calling. I am calling you, come in from the far places and draw near.

I am the tension, drawing you into alignment.  Feel me pulling you into a new way. Do not resist me. Without my tension you will be out of tune with the others I have placed near you.

Is there anyone else you know like Joseph who has the Spirit of God within him? Genesis 31:48 (Voice)

What do you believe? It is time to stop hiding. Come out from behind the old walls of safety.  Step into my light. See what I am seeing. Walk where I am directing you. Leave the lies behind and walk in the certainty of my love.   Grow in what I have already placed within you. Release the shackles from the lives of others.  Speak life and break the grip which holds them. Watch and see what I will do as you open the doors.   My love has no bounds nor limits. My light is pure. My word is truth and life. Walk with me and believe what I shall share with you.

On my way home from work I saw a billowy cloud.  It was s hazy smoky cloud winding it’s way upward.  As I looked abut me, at other drivers, it seemed as if I was the only one who saw this. I thought, “How odd”.   Charles I am showing you things also. I am revealing myself and my ways. Stop hesitating and move. I will direct you and will bring forth a new manifestation of my ways. I will reveal my fullness to those who obey, stepping forth.   Step by step I will be with you. My words and my ways have not changed. Allow me to reveal myself to you, to those who will give up self to gain me.     His divine power has given us everything we need to experience life and to reflect God’s true nature through the knowledge of the One who called us by His glory and virtue.  2 Peter 1:3 (Voice)

In walking the dog, I’ve been noticing the volume of walnut on the ground. Most are chewed apart and eaten by the squirrels. They are thick and hard, but there is very little meat within. Where they have been eaten, there is a large mess.   Don’t let this be the fruit of your works.

You have an anointing. You received it from Him, and His anointing remains on you. You do not need any other teacher. But as His anointing instructs you in all the essentials (all the truth uncontaminated by darkness and lies), it teaches you this: “Remain connected to Him.” 1 John 2:27 (Voice)

Just ask and it will be given to you; seek after it and you will find. Continue to knock and the door will be opened for you. Al l who ask receive. Those who seek, find what they seek. And he who knocks, will have the door opened. Matthew 7:7-8 (Voice)

Love will never become obsolete. Now as for the prophetic gifts, they will not last; unknown languages will become silent, and the gift of knowledge will no longer be needed. Gifts of knowledge and prophecy are partial at best, at least for now, but when the perfection and fullness of God’s kingdom arrive, all the parts will end. I Corinthians 13: 8-10 (Voice)

So consider carefully the things you’re hearing. If you put it to use, you’ll be given more to wrestle with—much more.  Those who have listened will receive more, but those who don’t hear will forget even the little they’ve failed to understand.  Mark 4:24-25 (Voice)

If the Spirit of God is leading you, then take comfort in knowing you are His children. Romans 8:14 (Voice)

Draw near. I am stirring up the waters. Step in. I will wash over you. Allow me to wash your infirmities and cleanse you. Reach out to me and see if I will not heal you.   Fear not: I am the wind upon the waters. I am releasing my ways to those who will call to me. I am stirring up new situations so you may act in my behalf. Draw near, It is me.

It’s time for you to look into that half-opened drawer. You see it, now investigate. See what lies inside for you.  Open the drawer of your life. Let those compartments receive my light as you open them, inspecting the contents.   I have placed hidden treasures for you. If you are hesitant or resistant, you will not notice them and will not obtain what I have already provided for you. Open up and look within to find what I have for you.

You have asked, so I will show you.  I know you and see within your heart. I see within the hidden spaces and compartments tightly closed.  Allow my light to show you the way to clean them.   What is it you really wish me to do for you? What have you considered? Learn to trust me for the small things. See if I am not there to answer.   Do not be disheartened for I am not angry nor disappointed. I am here to guide you and to be a hedge of protection. I will demonstrate my love for you.   I will show you a new pathway, one created for you to travel. It will be one where you will see me touch others with my Spirit, as you speak to them.  It is a pathway where you will pray my ways into the atmosphere around you. It is one where healing will abound. You will speak my words and new life will abound.   What is it you wish for me to accomplish? Examine your night dreams, they will reveal an unfolding plan along ...

I recently went to a funeral viewing. As I got out of my car, something caught my eye in the distance but I continued to my destination.  Some time later, as I was walking back to my car, my eye again was drawn to something. I now took the time to focus upon what caught my attention.  It was a large orange cat sitting on a wooden fence post.  I could see it’s tail moving as it was excitedly and patiently looking down to the ground.   It is now time.  Leave your place of comfort and begin to search for me. Be patient and diligent in your pursuit. Step out into places where you have not walked before.  Don't worry about being conspicuous as you sit atop of where I have for you, but be ready to pounce on what I shall show you.   Do not be hesitant, but move now, for I am calling your name.  Use the discernment I have provided, hone the gifts already placed within you.

Do you feel it? Can you sense my moving upon you?  I have been whispering, giving you inklings and small dream snippets.  Now you will have more.  More of me,  more of understanding what I wish to accomplish.  You can walk in a new level, as you step forth in new obedience.   No, you don't need to understand, but you do need to take action.  Ask me and see if I will not show you new things and ways which you have not yet experienced.  I will flow thru you and into those I have targeted.   You will hear my voice. It will come upon you in any venue.  I will visit you during the night.  It is time to take action in the ways I will direct you.   Speak now my name in confirmation and see if I do not reach deep into you in a new way.

“The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon leap like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the Lord strikes with flashes of lightning. The voice of the Lord shakes the desert; the Lord shakes the Desert of Kadesh. The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, “Glory!” The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever. The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭29:3-11‬ ‭NIV

LORD Almighty, God of Israel, you have revealed this to your servant, saying, 'I will build a house for you.' So your servant has found courage to pray this prayer to you.  2 Samuel 7:27 (NIV) Today begins a new journey. You will have the opportunity to grow deeper roots of trust; and longer arms of service. I will cover you with a new blue robe. Be hidden within it. It is time to clear your mind of the clutter which is trying to create a separation.  You are safe with me. I will grow you, expand the vision you have, in showing you more. I have heard your singing heart and will answer. I will show you the way, as you trust me more.  I will direct you. Sometimes I've sent people into your life and you seemed to overlook their import.  Watch for those I send to you and for those I send for you to pray with/for. I sense He wishes to grant you a new calmness/peace. He wishes to re-establish something which has been broken/frayed There is a time of quick gro...

Saturday was extremely uncomfortable, weather-wise. Yet in the time-shortened dog walk we came across a shiny penny in our pathway. It was a 2016 penny which I picked up.  Sometimes we need b reminded to continue to look for God in all walks of our lives, and not just in the places we expect Him. I need to learn to reach out, even for the small things. Listen to the word of the Lord. 2 Kings 20:16 (NET)

Sometimes things are very obvious that we find them right in front of us, so clear that all we need do is bend over and pick them up.  That was the occasion today (07/22). At the beginning of our evening walk there were two pennies awaiting for me to take action. So I bent over and picked them up. God gave me my two cents.

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.  2 Kings 2:9 (NIV) This evening in our walk we heard a special sound. While we could not visualize it, we heard the rumble and then it was the whistle of a northbound freight train as it was moving past us. It was a few minutes later, when we could see the train there came the realization of the double.  There was a simultaneous northbound and southbound freight trains. We were experiencing the double.

Last evening (07/20) in my walk I came across a feather. It’s not that birds are unusual to the habitat, but seldom have we come across a single feather, nor one of it’s brown and tan pattern. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”  ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭91:4‬ ‭(NIV‬‬)

I enjoy it when I realize God communicating with me. Tuesday when getting out of my car, to walk the dog, there was a pencil waiting as I got out of my car.  It was the typical hexagonal shaped school pencil that I grew up with.  It was not the traditional goldenrod colour, but was green and it had not yet been sharpened. As I am about to go out now, expecting to find more clues from Father to strengthen and guide me.

Continue to wait. I will give you the fullness of the revelation. Continue to seek me and I will send favor.

Listen for me; see if I do not answer the question you have about travel. I have given you input before about your mate, and that answer remains unchanged.  Continue to believe and trust me. Be refreshed in me. Allow my Spirit to flow through you.  Reopen my written Word and I will again speak with you.  Trust me: I have not left you.

The Lord your God is with you,     the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you;     in his love he will no longer rebuke you,     but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)

Sit and relax in me. Open your heart and tell me your fears and anxieties. Talk them out and expose them to my light. Breath in what I shall give you. Eat of my ways and direction and wholeness shall come forth.   Become comfortable in coming to me. For I am love. I am not vindictive or react in retaliation. I am wholeness. I am the revelation you seek. I am the way which you should follow and grow.   Come closer. Draw yourself into me, not because I command such, but because I desire to be with you. I will reveal my ways. I will show you great secrets.

and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry      and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness,      and your night will become like the noonday. Isaiah 58:10 (NIV)

I remember the summer months of 1999. It was those times when I recognized God calling and speaking with me.  I can remember talking with him for at least an hour each evening as I would prayer-walk the perimeter of my then church. I remember reading specific scriptures he would give me, gleaning from them for then and for now. One evening I heard myself asking Him, why don't you speak to me like you were speaking with Moses.  I heard the answer very clearly, "What is it you think we are doing right now?" In those times I remember reading these verses from Exodus.  Moses was essentially asking, how do I know it is you directing me?  The answer for Moses, for me then, for me now and for you remains. Look back in retrospect and see the faithfulness and the direction/leading I have given you. "Worship me" Later that summer he had arranged for me to be moved out of my job, accepted into the MorningStar School of Ministry, a fulltime job for my wife, a...

I have called you (then and now). I spoke into your heart peace and direction. My message has not changed. My thoughts for you are expanding.   Do not be in fear. But be strong in what I show you. I have given you my name and a future.

But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world  1 John 4:4 (NLT)