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 direction from the one you&#

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.