the FireCarrier

A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown.” When he said this, he called out, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭8‬:‭5‬-‭8‬ ‭(NIV)‬‬ Plant the seeds you were given. Speak my words of peace over them. Cultivate their soil, being sure it is watered properly. Do not be in a rush to get to where You think is the destination. Spend your time wisely. Meditate upon my Word. Allow it to grow within you.

What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. ‭‭Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) Put your trust in me and not in situations. Weigh carefully what you may say and the intent of your hasty words. Bring your frustrations to me. Lay them down and wash yourself. Use the example my son set for you. As you see others, you too should reach out to me. Grow in his likeness.

That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place. Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth. Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ ‭(NIV‬‬)

David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished.” ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭28‬:‭20‬ ‭(NIV) Have you learned your assignment? Have you felt or seen the love my son has provided for you? Follow his example. Rely upon his strength. Speak to the storms. Calm the seas in your life.

As he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And a great storm developed on the sea so that the waves began to swamp the boat. But he was asleep. So they came and woke him up saying, “Lord, save us! We are about to die!” But he said to them, “Why are you cowardly, you people of little faith?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was dead calm. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭8‬:‭23‬-‭26‬ ‭(NET) Speak to the storms in your life. Turn them away, as you turn your heart to me. Allow my peace to become your blanket of protection. Partake of my living word. Speak calmly and without anger to the situations. I am your ever-lasting peace.

For what does the scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. ”Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation. But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness. ‭‭Romans‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭(NET‬‬) Come nearer. Close yourself away from the distractions and become focused upon me. Do not be fearful, for I am with you.

But now apart from the law the righteousness of God (which is attested by the law and the prophets) has been disclosed – namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. ‭‭Romans‬ ‭3‬:‭21‬-‭24‬ ‭(NET) Don't be in a rush. Take the time to pause in your day. Allow my direction to keep you safe. Learn to be satisfied where-ever you are. You are there for my purpose.

Certainly the Lord is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭11‬:‭7‬ ‭(NET‬‬) Look straight ahead and tell me what you see. Look beyond those initial distractions. Look at the possibilities. Yes, I am there. Do not get lost in the weeds ahead of you. I will go forward with you. Watch for me to lead and guide you .

So submit to God. But resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and make your hearts pure, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter into mourning and your joy into despair. Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you. ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ (‭NET‬‬) Draw nearer. Become hidden in my love. Hear the breath of my Spirit. It will guide you in my ways. Yes, allow me to take you places and show you things. See what I will show you through my Spirit. Do not fear to go where I will have you to be going. Reach out in my authority and love. Touch them as I have touched you.

I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭3‬:‭11‬-‭12‬ ‭(NIV) Call out to me. Allow me to bring healing into the situations of your life. Release the  anger and resentment. Replace them with  my love and acceptance. I am there for you. I will fill you with my Spirit.  Call out  believing I am there.

David inquired of God again, and God answered him, “Do not go directly after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the poplar trees. As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move out to battle, because that will mean God has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.” So David did as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army, all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. So David’s fame spread throughout every land, and the Lord made all the nations fear him. ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭14‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ ‭(NIV‬)‬ Don't become confused. My love does not change nor reflect from how you are acting. It is everlasting. My written Word is for you. Allow it to continually guide you. Put it to practice in your day. Put aside your frustration and walk where I show you.

Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬-‭15‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) It's time to stop that quiet complaining. Don't point out the weak points of others, but encourage them. Step along side of them and offer your help. Allow me to work through you, to bring what is needed.

Find me within your day. Don't rush,  but let there be purpose in your day.  Allow me to re-direct your pathways  without growling or whining. Go in  the knowing of my love. It never fails.

Allow my Word to wash over you. I will clean you with my love. Walk expectantly with me. As I've said to others, "Follow me". See me as the example to follow. Come and be with me. If you are listening, I will teach you those things which are important.

Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭9‬ (‭NIV) ‬‬

Not until halfway through the festival did Jesus go up to the temple courts and begin to teach. The Jews there were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such Learning without having been taught?” Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me. Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” ‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ (‭NIV)‬‬ Don't rush through those new situations, nor allow the enemy to lure you in ways you know are not from me. Stand firm in me and what I have taught you. Feed upon my living word and call out to me. Listen expectantly for my answer.

That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well. ‭‭Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭7‬-‭10‬ (‭NIV) Look beyond what you see in the natural. Look to me. See and know I am there as you go about your day. Stop and listen for me as I encourage you. I am with you. Be doing what you hear me say to you.

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) Know that I am with you. In each part of your day, I am there. My covering and protection do not leave.

Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord. Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭8‬ ‭(NIV‬‬)

I am with you! I will protect you wherever you go and will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I promised you!” Then Jacob woke up and thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, but I did not realize it!” He was afraid and said, “What an awesome place this is! This is nothing else than the house of God! This is the gate of heaven!” Early in the morning Jacob took the stone he had placed near his head and set it up as a sacred stone. Then he poured oil on top of it. He called that place Bethel, although the former name of the town was Luz. ‭‭Genesis‬ ‭28‬:‭15‬-‭19‬ ‭(NET‬‬) Don't allow dreams from the past be stolen. They are a part of you, an awakening into what is yet unfolding. Reach out for them. Allow them the needed space. I have declared fullness for you. Step forth. Come and walk upon the waters.

So he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Harran. After the death of his father, God sent him to this land where you are now living. He gave him no inheritance here, not even enough ground to set his foot on. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child. ‭‭Acts‬ ‭7‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) Come to me and allow me to wash you. My word will guide and protect you. My eyes will guide you through the pathway. Follow the way I have shown you. Allow me to grow and strengthen you. Do not be timid but draw nearer. Let there be no fear nor hindrance.

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) Yes, enjoy your time with me. Listen for me as I give you direction and healing. Walk forward, as I am ever-with you. Do not allow fear to be your guide. I will give you time and exercises to practice what you are called to be doing. Continue in your walk with me.

The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The Lord takes vengeance on his foes and vents his wrath against his enemies. The Lord is slow to anger but great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet. He rebukes the sea and dries it up; he makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither and the blossoms of Lebanon fade. The mountains quake before him and the hills melt away. The earth trembles at his presence, the world and all who live in it. Who can withstand his indignation? Who can endure his fierce anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; the rocks are shattered before him. The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. ‭‭Nahum‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-‭7‬ ‭(NIV‬‬)

Isaiah had not yet gone out of the inner courtyard when the word of the Lord came to him: “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of My people, ‘This is what the Lord God of your ancestor David says: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Look, I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the Lord’s temple. I will add 15 years to your life. I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’ ‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭20‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭(HCSB‬‬) Don't allow there to be idols in your life. Let there be freedom in your walk as you grow in my ways. The price has been paid. Be washed in my purity. If you listen, you will hear my voice.

Jesus departed with His disciples to the sea, and a large crowd followed from Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and around Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him because they heard about everything He was doing. Then He told His disciples to have a small boat ready for Him, so the crowd would not crush Him. Since He had healed many, all who had diseases were pressing toward Him to touch Him. Whenever the unclean spirits saw Him, those possessed fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God! ” And He would strongly warn them not to make Him known. ‭‭Mark‬ ‭3‬:‭7‬-‭12‬ ‭(HCSB‬‬) Don't be in a rush, but listen for me. I am there with you. Seek my direction for you and do not be surprised when I answer you. Answer me in honesty, not what you sense is the "right" answer. My written word will give you clear direction. Walk with me in the pathway I have for you.