the FireCarrier

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.  John 6:63 (ESV) Do not become trapped in the familiar ways and patterns of your life. Listen for me, for in me is freedom.  Seek me out. I will exceed what you may expect. I am the creator. I know what you need.  If you have doubts that I am leading you now, how will you lead others in the times to come? It is through me that my will is accomplished, not by what you can do. I have supplied you abundantly with what you need. I have gifted you in my ways so that others may learn to experience my love.  Stand firm in what I have shown you, but learn to be open for more.

Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world. 1 John 4:1 (NLT)

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.  For the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the sons of God. Romans 8:14,19 (NET)

Sit with me and let’s explore my plans and ways.  You see my expression show through other, but if you only knew the gifts I have given you.  I have gone out of my way to show myself to you; to reveal who I am and whom you can be. Learn to recognize my anointing upon your life. Seek the places I am taking you. Stop resisting where I wish to lead you. Walk in my confidence, not what you think you can do. Rest in me. Enjoy my presence. You can not prosper outside of what I have for you.  In exercising the gifts I have given you will find satisfaction.

And he aid to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed Him. Matthew 4:19-20. Did they ask, “What will I do?  What is my role, what gifts are you sharing with me?

and Moses took the staff of Elohim God in his hand. Exodus 4:20b

On my way to work one day this week I had been following a small white truck. I suddenly found myself passing this truck. A I went by I saw these words on it's side panel which caused me to ponder. ...Bringing the difference.

Do you believe the words I have given you? Do you even remember what they were and what I said? Though you may feel they are now but a dim memory, it is not so.  They are ever before me, as the time I first deposited them in you. Regard them highly for they are my words. Write them out and recite them. Repeat them aloud that you can hear them clearly.

Take care in what you allow your eyes to see or what you think. Listen to what you know is truth. Do not partake in the whims of the world or else you shall slip away. Keep your eyes upon me and where I can be found. Listen for me for I am communicating with you, directing you in my ways. Do not fear the world or its ways, but know I am yet in control.

Speak what I shall whisper to you. I am molding you to reach others.

Go, [a]tell Pharaoh king of Egypt [b]to let the sons of Israel go out of his land.  Exodus 6:11 (NASB)

The words you speak carry weight. Did you ever think about some of the things Jesus said.  Consider his remarks to his apostles in the story in Mark 11.  Jesus was on the end stage of his earthly mission when he said, “...but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them” Mark 11:23b (NIV) What dis it you believe? Which speaks louder to those around you? Is it your attitude towards them? Is it your heart? Or is it the verbal expressions they hear when you are angry? Which expresses what you believe, or think you believe? But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower the people were building.  The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this,  then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.  Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.”  Genesis 11:5-7 (NIV)

Katherine, your name was impressed upon me as I was praying this day. Don't allow the pressures of your family situation affect you. Rise up with what Jesus has told you. Replay those words in your mind so your heart can hear them. Arise from the depression which seeks to overcome you.Speak the truth, eat of the Word. Look to Father and not the circumstances. He will wash over you,  refilling you with waves of refreshment. Ask for more of Him and you will receive. Step into the role he has for you; a leader within his family.

This is for those who are like me and want to be more lie Jesus. Stop fretting and wondering why there seems to be a delay, or that you’ve even missed what I have for you. Relax in the promises I have shown you. I am cultivating myself within you; conforming you into the image which will change others. It is me and accept this time of quietness. I have not gone, nor am I upset with you. I have shown you the promises and you will succeed with me.

Draw even closer.  Allow my breathe to warm you.

…I want you to remove the sinful chains, to tear away the ropes of the burdensome yoke, to set free the oppressed, and to break every burdensome yoke.  Isaiah 58:6

Then they were willing to take Him on board; and in a moment the boat reached the shore at the point to which they were going.    John 6:12 (Weymouth)

...to what do we respond? I was walking our dogs. We came across two ladies who were finishing their walk. They looked at the dogs smiling. One lady said, "Nice boys you have there".  I thanked her and corrected her saying their were my girls.  She stopped and apologized to them saying, "I am so sorry girls."  Upon hearing a key-word "girls", their heads immediately perked up. They responded by walking over to see them, looked up and talked to them.

When you completed what I've asked you to do, there is one more item: When they were filled, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost.” John 6:12 (WEB)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)