the FireCarrier

The sick man answered, Sir, I don't have anyone here to put me in the pool when the water is stirred up; while I am trying to get in, somebody else gets there first. Jesus said to him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” Immediately the man got well; he picked up his mat and started walking. The day this happened was a Sabbath, ‭‭John‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ (‭GNT) Watch for me and I will show myself. Open your heart and you will see me.‬‬

After the earthquake there was a fire —but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the soft whisper of a voice. When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice said to him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ (‭GNT) Fear Not… I AM ever-present, ever with you. I show you the way to move in me. Do not fear my enemies, but walk forward where I will direct you. Listen for the sound of my whispering to you. Become familiar with my ways, knowing I am the Ever-present one. I am ever-perfect. I will present opportunities for your growth and work with me. Know my heart and move forward. I am yet that still small voice of direction.

The purpose of my covenant with the Levites was to bring life and peace, and that is what I gave them. This required reverence from them, and they greatly revered me and stood in awe of my name. They passed on to the people the truth of the instructions they received from me. They did not lie or cheat; they walked with me, living good and righteous lives, and they turned many from lives of sin. The words of a priest’s lips should preserve knowledge of God, and people should go to him for instruction, for the priest is the messenger of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ‭‭Malachi‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) It’s time to digest my Word for you. Allow me to stir within you. You will continue to grow and mature, but I also will require you to step forth. You will now walk in the pathway I have for you to reach others. As they come, ask me and I will supply through you what they need. Do not allow fear to guide you. Be bold in me as I supply what is needed. Speak forth for I am with you.

Release your impatience. Toss it into the wind. Receive what I have for you. It’s time for you to again fly with me. Stretch forth and allow me. I will refill and refresh you with me. I am what you need. With me you can re-find that missing peace as you soar high above the bounds of earth.

The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me. Psalm 23:1-4 (GNT) I am there. You are a part of my creation, a member of my family. My DNA is hidden away within you, ever-growing and directing you. Do not allow fear to have its way, but seek me in times of trouble and times of harvest. Yes, you are mine. Watch expectingly for me to guide you. Follow the directions I have given for you. Listen for me and you will hear me. Let my words and visions mature in you, stretching your way with me.

You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim. I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my home as long as I live. Psalm 23:5-6 (GNT) Watch for me expecting and you will receive. All that I have is within your reach. Learn The ways of my heart. Walk in expectancy.

The Lord of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah Come, see the works of the Lord, the devastation he has brought to the earth. He puts an end to wars all over the earth. He breaks an archer’s bow. He cuts spears in two. He burns chariots. Let go ⌞of your concerns⌟! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth. The Lord of Armies is with us. The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah Psalms 46:7-11 (GW) It’s time to turn the page on the past. Your sins and failures have been long forgiven. Wash yourself in my word. Walk secure. Look ahead for what I am doing, and come participate with me.

Jesus was angry as he looked around at them, but at the same time he felt sorry for them, because they were so stubborn and wrong. Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and it became well again. ‭‭Mark‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭GNT‬‬ I am there. Wherever you look you can see the activity of my presence. Allow me to bring peace and healing. Allow me to reach in and touch those painful memories and situations. Seek me and you will find me. Fill yourself with my written word. Call upon my promises.

Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find, and the door will be opened to those who knock. Matthew 7:7-8 (GNT) Persevere. Push forward in your walk with me. Step into the destiny created for you. I am there with you each step you take. Grow in me, believing what I have spoken into you. Walk in the way with me.

Be on your guard against false prophets; they come to you looking like sheep on the outside, but on the inside they are really like wild wolves. You will know them by what they do. Thorn bushes do not bear grapes, and briers do not bear figs. A healthy tree bears good fruit, but a poor tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a poor tree cannot bear good fruit. And any tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown in the fire. So then, you will know the false prophets by what they do. Matthew 7:15-20 (GNT)

The eyes are like a lamp for the body. If your eyes are sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eyes are no good, your body will be in darkness. So if the light in you is darkness, how terribly dark it will be! ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭(GNT‬‬) Wherever you look you can find me. I am there awaiting for you. Watch for me, Expecting my presence to descend upon you. Call out aloud for me. I will answer you. Listen expectingly.

Find me in the winds of cold days. I am there  awaiting you.   I am calling your name.  Can you hear me and respond? Don’t waste the opportunity to learn my heart.  Be alert to my subtle wooing ways. Refresh  yourself in dreams from the past. Reflect upon their faces. Don’t be reactive, but allow patience to guide you.  I will again show you the road to travel.  I will return  you to the places for you to rest in me. I will whisper to you, so be readily listening.

Our God is a God who delivers; the Lord, the sovereign Lord, can rescue from death. Psalms 68:20 NET I AM, the Creator-God, is still with you. There is no place you can be hidden from me. No matter how bad you think things are or how rejected you may feel, you remain mine. In your times of failure or panic, run to me. Hide yourself in my shadow. Don’t allow the lies of the enemy to reach you, but call out to me. I will deliver you from the ways and plans of the evil-one. I am the sovereign-God.

Our God is a God who delivers; the Lord, the sovereign Lord, can rescue from death. Psalms 68:20 NET I AM, the Creator-God, is still with you. There is no place you can be hidden from me. No matter how bad you think things are or how rejected you may feel, you remain mine. In your times of failure or panic, run to me. Hide yourself in my shadow. Don’t allow the lies of the enemy to reach you, but call out to me. I will deliver you from the ways and plans of the evil-one. I am the sovereign-God.

Then I saw the angel who had been speaking to me step forward, and another angel came to meet him. The first one said to the other, “Run and tell that young man with the measuring line that there are going to be so many people and so much livestock in Jerusalem that it will be too big to have walls. The Lord has promised that he himself will be a wall of fire around the city to protect it and that he will live there in all his glory.” ‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭(GNT‬‬) Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We saw his glory – the glory of the one and only, full of grace and truth, who came from the Father. ‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬ (‭NET)‬‬

Keep your eyes focused upon me. Allow them to see the wonders yet to come. Exchange your anxieties for what is at my table. Sit and feast with me. Learn my heart and share it with others. Speak forth those things I will show you.

It’s time to take action. I’m re-awaking dreams planted years prior. Examine them as they replay through your nights. Pray over them and receive their direction. You are my light in a darkening world. In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was already with God in the beginning. Everything came into existence through him. Not one thing that exists was made without him. He was the source of life, and that life was the light for humanity. The light shines in the dark, and the dark has never extinguished it. John 1:1-5 (GW)

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water. He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation. Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff reassure me. You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full. Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days, and I will live in the Lord’s house for the rest of my life. Psalms 23:1-6 (NET) In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was already with God in the beginning. Everything came into existence through him. Not one thing that exists was made without him. He was the source of life, and that life was the light for humanity. The light shines in the dark, and the dark has never extinguished it. John 1:1-5 (GW)

Although God speaks again and again, no one pays attention to what he says. At night when people are asleep, God speaks in dreams and visions. He makes them listen to what he says, and they are frightened at his warnings. Job 33:14-16 (GNT)

Yes, I am with you. Sit and allow my presence to deposit the needed healing, to silence the voice of fear. Be secure in me. Speak aloud the things I shall give to you. Allow my heart to be shared. I am the Creator-God and I have redeemed you from the lies of the enemy. With me you have life. My light will lead you.

But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but will speak whatever he hears, and will tell you what is to come. ‭‭John‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬ ‭(NET‬‬) Invite me to be closer to you. Allow me to refill your heart with me and my ways. You will speak to those dead spots and declare life. I will infuse my spirit into situations, You will speak and situations will change, corrected and enlivened. Be ready for me and I will be there. Walk in the way I have prepared for you. Be like my little tea-pot. I will tip you over and pour me out.

I waited patiently for the Lord, and He turned to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet on a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God; many will see it, and fear, and will trust in the Lord. Blessed is the man who places trust in the Lord, but does not turn toward the proud, nor those falling away to falsehood. Psalms 40:1-4 (MEV) Go out and stand before me on top of the mountain, the Lord said to him. Then the Lord passed by and sent a furious wind that split the hills and shattered the rocks —but the Lord was not in the wind. The wind stopped blowing, and then there was an earthquake— but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there was a fire— but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the soft whisper of a voice. When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice sa...

  Don’t allow the distractions of the enemy to have their way. You are my child and my promises remain. Focus upon me and not the splinters of brokenness the enemy places in you pathway. Believe the truth. Let your heart hear your mouth speak the truth. Be secured in me. I am not upset with you. You are my creation, a reflection of my son.

the following instructions for Israel: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan, you must drive out all the inhabitants of the land. Destroy all their stone and metal idols and all their places of worship. Occupy the land and settle in it, because I am giving it to you. Divide the land among the various tribes and clans by drawing lots, giving a large piece of property to a large clan and a small one to a small clan. But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those that are left will be as troublesome as splinters in your eyes and thorns in your sides, and they will fight against you. If you do not drive them out, I will destroy you, as I planned to destroy them. Numbers 33:51-56 (GNT)

Don’t allow the distractions of life take your time from me. Things will slip away and you’ve not noticed. The enemy will continue to kill and destroy relationships. Go back to that last spot where you remember me speaking to you. Have you gone astray or ignored the message, as if it felt insignificant? Test yourself. Measure your ways against my written word. Has my gospel lost it’s direction for you? I have not changed. My heart and message for you remain. In all your ways and days of your week seek me. I am there beside you, waiting to be found. Identify yourself with me. You are my creation. Within you are my words of life and forgiveness.

Watch and you will see me in the scenes of your life. I am there with you each step you take. Ask for direction and you will receive what is needed. Don’t hesitate, but step forth. The answer to your question is “Yes”. So what now is the next step you take? There will be valleys and mountains, nights then days. Trust in me and not what your eyes see. Learn to walk in the path I will reveal.

The Word was in the world, and though God made the world through him, yet the world did not recognize him. He came to his own country, but his own people did not receive him. Some, however, did receive him and believed in him; so he gave them the right to become God's children. They did not become God's children by natural means, that is, by being born as the children of a human father; God himself was their Father. The Word became a human being and, full of grace and truth, lived among us. We saw his glory, the glory which he received as the Father's only Son. ‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭10‬-‭14‬ ‭(GNT‬‬)

In the beginning, when God created the universe, the earth was formless and desolate. The raging ocean that covered everything was engulfed in total darkness, and the Spirit of God was moving over the water. Then God commanded, “Let there be light”— and light appeared. God was pleased with what he saw. Then he separated the light from the darkness, and he named the light “Day” and the darkness “Night.” Evening passed and morning came—that was the first day.” Genesis 1:1-5 (GNT) Things still progress from the darkness and into the light. Do not give up. Don't listen to the enemy, but  keep moving in the direction you have heard me direct you. Rest secure in me. I have not changed. Each day and circumstance transition the same way. Things move from darkness into the light of a new day. My spirit is implanted within you. Listen for it. Learn to know my ways and my voice. The voice speaks my ways to your spirit, strengthening you.

The Spirit took control of me, and the angel carried me to the top of a very high mountain. He showed me Jerusalem, the Holy City, coming down out of heaven from God and shining with the glory of God. The city shone like a precious stone, like a jasper, clear as crystal. It had a great, high wall with twelve gates and with twelve angels in charge of the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of the people of Israel. There were three gates on each side: three on the east, three on the south, three on the north, and three on the west. The city's wall was built on twelve foundation stones, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Revelation 21:10-14 (GNT)

I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world! ‭‭John‬ ‭16‬:‭33‬ ‭(GNT‬‬) Be of good cheer. I’ve said it before and again. Come to me. I release my peace upon you. I will heal your broken spirits and your body. Believe the words I speak to you and apply them as salve. Listen for me in the lives I send to you. They are my witnesses. They reflect my heart. Allow me to guide you into truth, so you can share it with those in need. Believe my Words. Receive them into your life.

The Spirit took control of me, and the angel carried me to the top of a very high mountain. He showed me Jerusalem, the Holy City, coming down out of heaven from God and shining with the glory of God. The city shone like a precious stone, like a jasper, clear as crystal. It had a great, high wall with twelve gates and with twelve angels in charge of the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of the people of Israel. There were three gates on each side: three on the east, three on the south, three on the north, and three on the west. The city's wall was built on twelve foundation stones, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭10‬-‭14‬ (‭GNT‬‬)

Don’t give-in to discouragement. Don’t allow it to have a foothold in your life. Sit here and talk with me. Allow my spirit to cover you in what is needed. Speak my names aloud so you may hear me clearly. I will supply what is needed. My healing will come upon you. Do not give in. I have more for you to discover in me. I have more for you to be doing. “Go out and stand before me on top of the mountain,” the Lord said to him. Then the Lord passed by and sent a furious wind that split the hills and shattered the rocks —but the Lord was not in the wind. The wind stopped blowing, and then there was an earthquake —but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there was a fire—but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the soft whisper of a voice. When Elijah heard it, he covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. A voice said to him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ (‭GNT)‬‬

Matthew, you are most certainly as your name implies, “a gift from Yahweh-God”. Gifts are to be given and received. They are opened to see what is inside. As with you, there is yet more to be seen. You are a “sent one”. One who has received instruction to go out. You reflect the face of Jesus in your actions. Your going forth will be reaching more as you follow the directions you have received. Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them: “Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not go into a city of the Samaritans; but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take gold, or silver, or [even] copper money in your money belt, or a provision bag for your journey, or even two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker deserves his support.” Matthew 10:5-10 AMP Jesus is asking you: Are you listening...

Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, “I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” ‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭12‬ ‭(AMP) Follow the way I have shown you. I have turned the lights on. They will Guide you in a time of darkness. My light is what is needed. I AM. Don’t allow fear to be your guide, but trust in my guidance. I will continue to lead you. Watch and listen for me. I have Gone before you and am awaiting you. Fear not. I am ever-with you. I am the light in the darkness.

Put aside doubt. You are mine. I knew my plans for you before you were conceived. These plans have not changed. Soak in the warmth of my love for you. Before the change of this season you will begin to experience more; more of what you once felt from me. New awakenings will occur in the night. You are mine. Follow after what I shall show you. Learn to walk secure in me. I have placed a new mantle of authority within you. Allow it to present itself for the sake of those I will bring to you. Soak in my love and be healed.

These are the generations of Yeshua [God is Salvation], the son of David [Beloved], the son of Avraham [Exalted Father]. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭(NMV‬‬) This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭(NET‬‬)

I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for. Then you will call to me. You will come and pray to me, and I will answer you. You will seek me, and you will find me because you will seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ ‭(GNT) Do not allow discouragement to have its way, but look for me. I am there, awaiting you. Find the clues I have placed in your pathway. Look for the signs about you. Some are in plain sight. Others are hiding, waiting you to seek for them. I will paint the pictures in the night. Words and scenes will come into your mind. Listen for the sounds of my voice. I will speak my heart and renew you. I will renew you. I will blow new life into your tired ways.

I am there. I’ve not left you. Don’t allow circumstances take you away from finding what I have for you. I am hiding there, in plain site. Go back to the spot you last found me.

The people say, Let's return to the Lord! He has hurt us, but he will be sure to heal us; he has wounded us, but he will bandage our wounds, won't he? In two or three days he will revive us, and we will live in his presence. Let us try to know the Lord. He will come to us as surely as the day dawns, as surely as the spring rains fall upon the earth. Hosea 6:1-3 (GNT) I ask for mercy from you, Oh Most-High. I acknowledge your ways as true and righteous. Change my hardened heart and my attitude be corrected. Help me become what you see and say I am. Guide and encourage me into your pathways.

Stand firm in what I share with you. Don’t allow the enemy to steal what I have for you to share with others. Be bold in me and my creative word. In me is life and wholeness which the world needs. Point them to my ways. Become my demonstration of love.

My greater glory is coming. It will change you as it descends upon you. My glory will heal your internal wounds. It will soften your heart as you learn to walk in my weight. I will layer myself upon you to accomplish my ways in my timing. Allow me to come upon you. Learn to stand. I will heal and direct you in the way you should go. Fear not. I am what you have been awaiting. If you allow me, I will change your heart. Ready yourself for I am there before you. Ask and you will receive.

The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, “I am trembling and afraid!” Instead, you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, with its thousands of angels. You have come to the joyful gathering of God's first-born, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, who is the judge of all people, and to the spirits of good people made perfect. You have come to Jesus, who arranged the new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that promises much better things than does the blood of Abel. ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭21‬-‭24‬ ‭(GNT)‬‬ What are your expectations? Do you believe those dreams which were placed within you? Do you still believe the I am the healer? I have imbedded my ways within your being. Look through my eyes and believe. Reach out and touch the region I have given to your heart. Expect me to release new hope and healing. Step forward. Allow my ways to flow forth. Expect my ways to prosper where I send you.

Although God speaks again and again, no one pays attention to what he says. At night when people are asleep, God speaks in dreams and visions. He makes them listen to what he says, and they are frightened at his warnings. ‭‭Job‬ ‭33‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭(GNT‬‬) My dear friends, do not believe all who claim to have the Spirit, but test them to find out if the spirit they have comes from God. For many false prophets have gone out everywhere. This is how you will be able to know whether it is God's Spirit: anyone who acknowledges that Jesus Christ came as a human being has the Spirit who comes from God. But anyone who denies this about Jesus does not have the Spirit from God. The spirit that he has is from the Enemy of Christ; you heard that it would come, and now it is here in the world already. ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭(GNT‬‬)

Now, mortal man, pack a bundle just as a refugee would and start out before nightfall. Let everyone see you leaving and going to another place. Maybe those rebels will notice you. While it is still daylight, pack your bundle for exile, so that they can see you, and then let them watch you leave in the evening as if you were going into exile. ‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭(GNT‬‬) I am there with you wherever you go in your journey. You can’t hide from me. I have placed things in your pathway to remind you of my ever-presence. There are obstacles to strengthen you, to cause you to call out for my help. In all you do, know I am there with you. Seek me in each step of your journey. Call for me each day. Allow me to reach down into your life, to release healing.

I am here with you each day. My covering is available to you. It reaches over and covers you. Reach out and pull it around you. Feel the warmth and security it provides. Hide yourself in me and allow patience to seep into your ways. Come and sit with me in my hidden places. Allow my anointing to flow over you, releasing it’s needed healing. I will protect and guide you in your journey as you seek my ways.

The Lord said to Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father's home, and go to a land that I am going to show you. I will give you many descendants, and they will become a great nation. I will bless you and make your name famous, so that you will be a blessing.” Genesis 12:1-2 (GNT) Turnover your ways to me. Allow me to heal your wounds of the past. Allow my peace to come upon you and saturate. Open yourself to what I am about to say to you. Place your trust in me and walk where I will lead you.

Now the message that we have heard from his Son and announce is this: God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him. If, then, we say that we have fellowship with him, yet at the same time live in the darkness, we are lying both in our words and in our actions. But if we live in the light—just as he is in the light —then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from every sin. ‭‭1 John‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭(GNT) Allow my light to warm you, and to search out what has crept into the dank crevasses. If you look to me, I will continue to direct you. Don’t be drawn away into the trails and traps of the enemy. He is a master of lies. Follow my light. I will show you the way. Don’t rush through your life, but enjoy the peace I have for you as you walk in purpose.