the FireCarrier

Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, that you may deal wisely and prosper in all that you do. All of you stand today before the Lord your God—your heads, your tribes, your elders, and your officers, even all the men of Israel, Your little ones, your wives, and the stranger and sojourner in your camp, from the hewer of your wood to the drawer of your water— That you may enter into the covenant of the Lord your God, and into His oath which He makes with you today, That He may establish you this day as a people for Himself, and that He may be to you a God as He said to you and as He swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is not with you only that I make this sworn covenant But with future Israelites who do not stand here with us today before the Lord our God, as well as with those who are here with us this day.  Deuteronomy 29:9-15 (AMP) We have an even greater calling than “doing”; by his great grace we can draw close to him...

"Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land--against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 1:17-19 (NIV)

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

My birth foretold my future, as I was wrapped in swaddling cloths as a preparation of what was to come. Into a time of darkness I came, to spread the light of hope. I left my word within you that it might grow through you and into others in need. My hope is yet available. It comes in many ways for those willing to spend time seeking me.

Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand firm and see the salvation of the LORD that he will provide for you today; for the Egyptians that you see today you will never, ever see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you can be still.”                         Exodus 14:13-14 (NET) Where do you stand today? Has your world come to an end or are you willing to trust in me? It is through the death of one that all may live. It is through the obedient and sacrificial life that the cost of sin has been paid. Rejoice in the life which is yours, now learn to walk in it, sharing with those about you. Today the season have changed. My winds blow a strong warning. Can you hear them? They speak of my gathering in. Do not mistake my tarrying as a sign. I will certainly complete what I said I will do. My mercy and righteousness co-exist.

God is the one who made the star groups Pleiades and Orion; he changes darkness into the morning light, and the day into dark night. He calls for the waters of the sea to pour out on the earth. The LORD is his name. Amos 5:8 (NCV) You are my creation, placed in the point of time and situation. I have provided all which you will need. Are you willing to trust me?  There is nothing I can not do. As the enemy approaches I will be your covering. In a time of pain and darkness I will continue to cover you with my glory. Walk with me and I will be your covering. Rely upon me and I will grant guidance and wisdom. Listen to my voice and I will guide your steps. I will cover you continually as you walk with me.

Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power! Acknowledge the majesty of the LORD’s reputation! Worship the LORD in holy attire! The LORD’s shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the LORD appears over the surging water. Psalm 29:1-3 (NET)

My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me. They will be like a tree planted near a stream whose roots spread out toward the water. It has nothing to fear when the heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It has no need to be concerned in a year of drought. It does not stop bearing fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NET)

‘The lamp of the body is the eye. It follows that if your eye is clear, your whole body will be filled with light. But if your eye is diseased, your whole body will be darkness. If then, the light inside you is darkened, what darkness that will be! Matthew 6:22-23 (NJB) What you see determines how you see; be it hazy or cloudy light does not enter nor does it exit. Let my light bring cleansing. My fire can purify you, if you allow it. Do not be like some who embrace their disease like a badge of honour. Be filled with what is holy; gaze upon what I have set before you until your desires become my desires for you. Do not be dull, but Follow the light I set before you. Those with clear eyes will lead others.

I sleep, but my heart is awake. I hear my love knocking. ‘Open to me, my sister, my beloved, my dove, my perfect one, for my head is wet with dew, my hair with the drops of night.' Song of Songs 5:2 (NJB )

Then Eli answered, "Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have made to him." 1 Samuel 1:17 (RSV) Do not be bound by fear: I see you in your daily walk and hear the prayers of my people. What I offer is freedom in walking with me; freedom from self-expectations. Learn my voice. I long to speak more with you each day. My spirit is present to guide you into new ways. I am truth and light. In me you can have the freedom to reach outside yourself and into the lives of others. My peace is meant to flow from you and into the world. My perfected love casts away all fear. It allows others to see the love my son has for them. I wish to release you to touch the lives of nations, that they may turn to me. I will show you things and give you words to speak which will be like the keys to opening whole cities. You will have your prayers answered, as you learn my heart and follow without fear. Walk in my peace. I go before you and follow after you.

Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9:1-3 (NIV)

I have heard your heart and see your ways as you seek me. Do not be discouraged by the words of the enemy. You are mine, hidden in my righteous goodness. As you wait for me, I will walk through through the barriers, through the walls where you sit calling for me. I continue to hear you. Allow me to work through you. Allow me to whisper in your ear the words of healing for those about you. Do not grow weary or tire of waiting for me; I will grant you more, as I have heard you and see your heart.

So don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord wants. Don't get drunk on wine, which leads to wild living. Instead, be filled with the Spirit by reciting psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs for your own good. Sing and make music to the Lord with your hearts. Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:17-20 (GW)

PRAISE THE Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who fears (reveres and worships) the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. His [spiritual] offspring shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Prosperity and welfare are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Light arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, and just [who are in right standing with God]. It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. He will not be moved forever; the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firmly fixed, trusting (leaning on and being confident) in the Lord. His heart is established and steady, he will not be afraid while he waits to see his desire established upon his ad...

I hear Father encouraging each of us. He is asking a pointed question: Do you want to know me? Now is the time to come closer. Now is the time to hear my voice clearly. I am offering you opportunities to awaken and seek me. I’ve been awaken some of you at different times of the night. Those are opportunities for me to speak into your life. Do not allow them to pass by empty. As you learn to hear me more clearly now, you will be able to hear me in the time of coming noise. You will be able to move in my kingdom ways. "You have heard; now see all this; and will you not declare it?  From this time forth I make you hear new things, hidden things which you have not known. Isaiah 48:6 (RSV)

I declare unto you my peace; the washing away of past events and memories which inhibit you from accomplishing what I have set before you. In my peace you will find direction. Find stability within me by giving away what you have freely received. My peace comes from knowing me; linger in my presence so I may speak with you.  My Spirit will wash over you as I declare my peace into your life.

But now Christ has come as the high priest of the good things to come. He passed through the greater and more perfect tent not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, and he entered once for all into the most holy place not by the blood of goats and calves but by his own blood, and so he himself secured eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow sprinkled on those who are defiled consecrated them and provided ritual purity, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our consciences from dead works to worship the living God. Hebrews 9:11-14 (NET )

“‘This is what the sovereign LORD says: “‘I will take a sprig from the lofty top of the cedar and plant it. I will pluck from the top one of its tender twigs; I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. I will plant it on a high mountain of Israel, and it will raise branches and produce fruit and become a beautiful cedar. Every bird will live under it; Every winged creature will live in the shade of its branches. All the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I make the high tree low; I raise up the low tree. I make the green tree wither, and I make the dry tree sprout. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it!’” Ezekiel 17:22-24 (NET)

So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:9-13 (NET)