the FireCarrier

For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you. (NIV)

My enemies, do not gloat over me! Though I have fallen, I will get up. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. I must endure the Lord’s anger, for I have sinned against him. But then he will defend my cause, and accomplish justice on my behalf. He will lead me out into the light; I will experience firsthand his deliverance.

Moses said to God, ‘Who am I to go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?' ‘I shall be with you,' God said, ‘and this is the sign by which you will know that I was the one who sent you. After you have led the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.' (NJB)

Then Solomon stood facing the Lord’s altar, and all the Israelites were standing behind him. He spread out his hands toward the sky and said: “Lord, God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven above or on earth below. You keep your agreement of love with your servants who truly follow you. You have kept the promise you made to your servant David, my father. You spoke it with your own mouth and finished it with your hands today. Now Lord, God of Israel, keep the promise you made to your servant David, my father. You said, ’If your sons are careful to obey me as you have obeyed me, there will always be someone from your family ruling Israel.’ Now, God of Israel, please continue to keep that promise you made to your servant David, my father. “But, God, can you really live here on the earth? The sky and the highest place in heaven cannot contain you. Surely this house which I have built cannot contain you. But please listen to my prayer and my reque...

Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. Psalm 29:2 (NIV)   "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

Father,  I resign. I want to learn who I am in you; who you see what you gaze my way.

The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare ; there were not many visions.  One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. Then the Lord called Samuel. Samuel answered, "Here I am." And he ran to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." But Eli said, "I did not call; go back and lie down." So he went and lay down. Again the Lord called, "Samuel!" And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am;  you called me." "My son," Eli said, "I did not call; go back and lie down." Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. The Lord called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you c...

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.  Deuteronomy 4:9 (NIV) Keep me pure and near to you. Let not my eyes or mind be darkened, that I might see you and your ways clearly.

The Lord will pay back his enemies for what they have done. He will show his anger to those who were against him; he will punish the people in faraway places as they deserve. Then people from the west will fear the Lord, and people from the east will fear his glory. The Lord will come quickly like a fast-flowing river, driven by the breath of the Lord. (NCV) Protect you people, our God. Fill the land and peoples with your presence.

Yahweh then spoke to Moses and said, ‘You will also make a bronze basin on its bronze stand, for washing. You will put it between the Tent of Meeting and the altar and put water in it, in which Aaron and his sons will wash their hands and feet. Exodus 30:17-19 (NJB) Do not let your light be darkened; you are the light of the world. No more self- no self-pity no self-loathing no self-righteousness no self-determination no self-judgment You are clean, for in me is no limitation. I am ever-present, ever-available. You contain the pure light. No darkness can withstand me. Wash yourself; Be washed in my fullness. Be available. I have anointed you with my purpose.

Three days have passed and I'm back to that same metro-park, again walking the dogs. Again I heard God talking to me. As I was looking about he asked me "what do you see?". It was so obvious this time, that I was almost embarrassed to answer. There were many trees of various ages which had not fallen or were not damaged. Perhaps it is true, that we see that which we want to see.

  These are the visions I saw while I was lying in my bed: I looked, and there in front of me was a tree standing in the middle of the earth. And it was very tall. The tree grew large and strong. The top of the tree touched the sky and could be seen from anywhere on earth. The leaves of the tree were beautiful. It had plenty of good fruit on it, enough food for everyone. The wild animals found shelter under the tree, and the birds lived in its branches. Every animal ate from it. “As I was looking at those things in the vision while lying on my bed, I saw an observer, a holy angel coming down from heaven. He spoke very loudly and said, ’Cut down the tree and cut off its branches. Strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the animals under the tree run away, and let the birds in its branches fly away. Daniel 4:10-14 (NCV) I recently took the dogs to one of our regular metro park walking places. The was a moderate breeze blowing as a new weather front was approach...

Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings. Isaiah 58:12 (NIV) I am the restorer. Bring to me all who are weary. I will restore those who are broken or abused. There is no shame. Bring yourself to me. There are no strings attached. Be my reflection and comfort those who mourn. Feed them the bread of life. Allow them to drink unbridled in my presence. I came that you may have life, that your life be restored into the fullness of what you are called

It is the Lord who created the stars, the Pleiades and Orion. He turns darkness into morning and day into night. He draws up water from the oceans and pours it down as rain on the land. The Lord is his name! Amos 5:8 (NLT) Present yourself to me for you are of great value. I see things not as you see now see them. The price has been paid, Enjoy yourself in my presence. My name is upon you; fear not. Allow me to minister to you. There's no need for fear to live among you. My love encloses you. My eyes are upon you. Learn to rest in the security only I can provide. I am Yahweh, the Lord-of-Hosts. Sink your roots within me. Drink deeply of my water. I am bringing you into a new season. Do not be surprised. New life comes through death. Come closer and look into my eyes. Know my heart. Steven W Bliss

Again I found myself soaring hight above. I could see the craggy mountain tops as I floated and soared about. I see other eagles flying about. They would fly upward, then come down to earth at a tremendous rate of speed with the talons extended. As they arose I would see the dead snake limp as they were taken off to hungry nestlings. Further below I could see the tree-line. I was reminded of two specific things. 1) We need spend time above the tree-line. While there the air is thin, there is also a lack of snakes. 2) We/I need to stretch our wings. It is in the extended flight that we gain strength. They higher we are willing to climb, the wider our vision will become. The more acrrute and deadly we become to the enemy.

Father - Change us into the image of your son. Soften us so we will not crack or shatter. Enfold us with your warm oil. Speak your words of life into each one of us. Let us become so changed that others ask us what has happened, that we can be beacons of light for your kingdom ways. Let healing flow from us as we approach those in need. May the minions of evil flee before us at the sight of Jesus so strong within us. May we walk benath your cloak of humilty so that we become not tainted at what you do throughus. Let the hungry be fed from our hands. That the food we give them continue to multiply as they need it. May their bodies become nourished and satisfied through the drinking of your pure water. May the authority we carry affect those about it, so your ways become second nature even for those who have yet to come to know you. May we speak your truth into the lives of the leadership at all levels of our governments, We declare you as our only leader. We are totally dependent upon y...

“May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord show you his kindness and have mercy on you. May the Lord watch over you and give you peace.“ ’ Numbers 6:24-26 (NCV) I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you. I always remember you in my prayers, asking the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you will know him better. I pray also that you will have greater understanding in your heart so you will know the hope to which he has called us and that you will know how rich and glorious are the blessings God has promised his holy people. And you will know that God’s power is very great for us who believe. That power is the same as the great strength God used to raise Christ from the dead and put him at his right side in the heavenly world. God has put Christ over all rulers, authorities, powers, and kings, not only in this world but also in the next. God put everything under his power and made him the head over everyt...

I awoke from a recent heavenly exprience fresh within my mind and a feeling of excitement. I was in Vermont and was talking with a group of the local people. (I do not know how I knew it was Vermont, as it was not where I had lived in Bennington). I was asking them if they knew where a particular street was. They looked puzzled and shook their head. Then they said there was no such street. I was surprised at their answer. I showed them that it was around this next corner to the left and it went up into the mountains. I excitedly explained that the street ended in Canada. I knew I had been to that particular street before. I was back to go to the now. I pointed the direction of the street was and explained how to get there. I was excited. I was wanting to back to that particular “store”. It was in older building, but had many levels. It had many things which excited me to look at, especially the books. That was the end of the dream. Later the same day I'm talking with God about the ...

Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life--the food that the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him." John 6:27 (NET) You are my lights. Stand firm. Do not fear the evil one for you are mine. My resources are available openly to you. Ask and receive from me. The light within you is pure. Darkness can hold no sway when you walk with me. I have placed you in this times for my purposes. Allow my fire to burn away any rubble. Love casts away fear. It is pure as my sons. The darkness is spreading, but greater is my light. Freely give away what you have received from me. I have much more for you. You are mine. Stand firm. Receive my fire and all it imparts within you.

Do not grow weary or confused. If you seek me you will find me. I will demonstrate my power and righteousness through those who know me. You will recognize them by the authority and abundance of my love. Continue to ask me for wisdom, for you shall surely receive it. Spread my truth in love, for there are many who need me. Remove the spiders from your life. Do not ignore them or they will multiply. Continue listening for me for I am communicating with my creation. Know my love and draw near. Ask me, so I might supply your needs. Nothing shall keep me away from those I love. Knock down the lies and high places of my enemies. There rebuild my altars for I am holy. I am placing a new mantle about your shoulders. It will conceal a sash of blue and gold. Remain covered in me. Those that are actively seeking me will find me. I will be their great reward.