the FireCarrier

Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. ‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭6‬:‭17‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) There are changes which you can make. Allow me to show you those things you can be doing. I will open your heart, filling you with a renewed joy. My peace is there for you. Reach out believing. Your eyes will see things with new insight. Reach out to me. I will be there.

The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭6‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Rest in me. Close your eyes and allow me to be your guide. Follow me directions and I will take you where you need be, to places where you can grow. Close your eyes and learn to trust in me .

Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Sit with me. Come into my heavenly places. I will show you my majesty. There are layers upon layers of glory for you to explore. I will open doorways and stairways you've not yet observed. Come and sit with me. Open your heart to my ways.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will remain secure and rest in the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no enemy can withstand]. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely]! For He will save you from the trap of the fowler, And from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions, And under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and a wall. You will not be afraid of the terror of night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, Nor of the destruction (sudden death) that lays waste at noon. A thousand may fall at your side And ten thousand at your right hand, But danger will not come near you. You will only [be a spectator as you] look on with your eyes And witness the [divine] repayment of the wicked [as you watch safely from the shelter of the Most High]. Because you have made the Lord, [who i...

But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash. When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭26‬-‭29‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) Wipe your slate clean. Wash away those failures and watch for me. I am there with you throughout your day. I have known my plans for you before you even existed. Sit with me now. As you read this, absorb my love. Move forward rested in me as I will direct you.

In the morning, they got up early and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa. As they were about to go out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem. Believe in Yahweh your God, and you will be established; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed.” ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭20‬:‭20‬ ‭(HCSB) Do not have internal doubts that you can hear me. I will speak to you in many ways and will draw you to myself. my peace and directions will bring life and safety. I will show you what you need to see in my timing. Listen for the sound of approaching rain. I am there. ‬‬

So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own town. Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, “Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭(HCSB‬‬) Do not be ashamed or discouraged, but come to me. Come and receive the peace which is for you. Forgiveness is here for you. Come near and be healed of the lies of the enemy. I am all you need. Quiet the messes of your day. Sit and listen to me.

The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭19‬:‭7‬-‭11‬ (‭NASB1995‬‬) I am the ever-present, unchanging Father, your creator. In me is life. Don't be guided by the fear and anxiety which the enemy has planted. Be bold and courageous in me. Allow my love to be shared with those I place in your pathway. Recognize me and you will prosper. I am your great reward.

In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭26‬-‭28‬ (‭NASB1995)‬‬ Come closer. Do not hesitate in the shadows. Allow me to wash you in My Spirit.. My Son has already paid the price for you. Believe what you read in my Word. Reach out and realize my love.

Now when Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the house. The priests could not enter into the house of the Lord because the glory of the Lord filled the Lord’s house. All the sons of Israel, seeing the fire come down and the glory of the Lord upon the house, bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave praise to the Lord, saying, “Truly He is good, truly His lovingkindness is everlasting.” ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭7‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ (‭NASB1995‬‬) Don't hurry through your day nor try to  bypass those hard lessons, They will return later as mountains for you to climb. Be submitted to me. Allow my love to cover you. I will help you grow. From station to station I will meet you. I will provide.

A psalm of David. Adonai is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me: Your rod and Your staff comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of Adonai forever. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭6‬ ‭(TLV‬‬) Take the time to enjoy your day. Listen to the sounds about you. Watch as I open things right before you. Hear them sing their songs. Do not be timid, but follow-through with the thoughts I place for you to open.

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.