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drawing nearer

As the blast of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God thundered his reply. The LORD came down on the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of the mountain. So Moses climbed the mountain. Exodus 19:19-20 (NLT)

Speak to it!

I have a new car and it has many new items my previous car did not have. I’ve had this car but ten days and I am still learning “where” things of operation and how to make simple adjustments such as setting the mirror, where cruise control is or is not located. This morning I could not get the radio turned on. I pushed all the buttons I had seemed to previously use and yet I got no response. So I drove to work in the morning silence. After work I got in the car, pressed the buttons to play the radio or adjust the stations, and like earlier that day, I got no response. So I drove on, and fiddled again with the audio panel trying to get any response, other than, "there is no cd to eject". Then I thought, what about the audio controls on the steering wheel, which are to allow me to work "hands free".  I told it, "Let me play the radio", and I received a verbal response, "I can't do this. Turn the radio on". "What??" I heard myself thin...

are you rejoicing?

“Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?”   Zechariah 4:10 (NIV)

which are you trusting?

Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe. Proverbs 28:26 (NLT)

a promise fulfilled

Then it will happen on that day that the Lord will again recover the second time with His hand the remnant of His people, who will remain, from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. And He will lift up a standard for the nations and assemble the banished ones of Israel,  and will gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.  Isaiah 11:1-12

grace bestowed

“He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began,”    2 Timothy 1:9

to those of my church

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;  do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 (NIV) To those of my church, my called one: It is time for you to rise up. Step up and receive a fresh anointing. Strengthen yourself by spending time with me. It is time for you to take action. Arise from where you now lie. I have called you to lead. It is no accident, so stop complaining and denying what I wish to do. Take courage. Be strong and courageous. Listen for me to give direction. I have anointed you with my Spirit, so arise from the ashes of depression. Step out of the complacency and into my army. I have clothed you in the fabric of my being; imparted you with  unique gifts and methods.  I am calling you, my leaders, to be ready; to be covered in my Spirit, to lead others where I direct you. Step up now and receive what I have for you through my Spirit. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. ...

put on the attitude

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you;  he will never leave you nor forsake you.  Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV)

the season of the spider

No one calls for justice;     no one pleads a case with integrity. They rely on empty arguments, they utter lies;     they conceive trouble and give birth to evil.   They hatch the eggs of vipers     and spin a spider’s web. Whoever eats their eggs will die,     and when one is broken, an adder is hatched. Isaiah 59:4-5 (NIV) Each day for the past week or so I’ve come across a spider. Most often I am as surprised to see it as it seems to be of me. I’ve come across several in rooms of my home during the evening, such as the kitchen, where our meals are prepared or in the bathroom. Each time they have come to a quick death. Spiders can be likened to demonic spirits or symbols of lies, or webs of deceit.  Each time you come across one of these “things”, you have a job. In this season of natural and spiritual change season of change you will come across an abundance of these spiritual creatures. You do not need react i...

the Spirit within us

What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions at war within you?  You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask.  You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.  You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?  Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.  Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “He yearns jealously over the spirit that He has made dwell in us.  James 4:1-5 (ESV)

for Nick and Nat

This (these) Words are for Nick and Nat.  While you do not know me, know without a doubt that Father-Creator-God knows you. This is for you two who are so different and yet so alike. For the two who are so loved by the Father-God, whose hand is upon them and whose love has never left them; whose dream for them has never changed. Be encouraged, for the hand of God is yet upon you.  Be encouraged, for He is watching over you in these times. Be encouraged, His love has not changed, but will continue to change you, and you will change others as He works through you.   He loves you. Nick - He wishes to remind you that you were created with a purpose, in His image. Do not become discouraged in this season of change.  But be an encourager.  Now is the time to speak to others the changes I can make.  Within you is a untapped deposit of healing. I will flow flow through you to others. As you continue to seek more of me, you will begin to see it as a residual...

The commandment of Hakhel

And Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles, When all Israel is come to appear before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose, thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their hearing. Gather the people together, men and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the Lord your God, and observe to do all the words of this law.”   Deuteronomy 31:10-12

what would you do different?

I was recently questioning father-God about several things; one relating to ones gifting/calling and the general genre. As I have come to expect, I did hear a clear answer for myself, but know too it is for the many who yet toss about the same set of questions. His answer: If I have called you a prophet, what would you do different? Take heart and grow. I will grow stronger through you as you step beyond the perceived borders.

the word stands

The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.   Isaiah 40:8 (AMP)

the established covenant

So I will establish my covenant with you, and you will know that I am the Lord.  Then, when I make atonement for you for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your humiliation, declares the Sovereign Lord.  Ezekiel 16: 62-63 (NIV)

For the Davids

This day I pronounce my favor upon you and your life. I speak peace and a new anointing of justice.  You will be sent into new worlds you have not yet travelled and I will flow through you to those I have called.  I am again calling you, yet now setting my seal of approval upon your forehead.   My peace I now breath upon your life.

Ask for what you need

Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide-and-seek game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you scare him with a live snake on his plate? As bad as you are, you wouldn’t think of such a thing. You’re at least decent to your own children. So don’t you think the God who conceived you in love will be even better. Matthew 7:7-11 (MSG)   Come to me; draw closer. Stand securely beneath my shadow. Beware: seek and you will find, so be seeking the things from above. Do not allow the enemy to be your supply. His abundance will spill into poison as he seeks to trap you in your needs. Be sure in asking from me, for I will supply what you need. I will grant you more so you might share with others in need. Do not hesitate, but come to me.  Cast away the fear the enemy has given as entrapment. Lose yourself in me and find what you need. Come unto me and receive my peace. Draw near...

territories

He marks out the horizon on the face of the waters     for a boundary between light and darkness. The pillars of the heavens quake,     aghast at his rebuke. By his power he churned up the sea;     by his wisdom he cut Rahab to pieces.         Job 26:10-12 (NIV)

Hope

I am sending hope. Are you cooperating?  Are you willing to reach out so My hope flows to those who are in need?

the Helper (if we allow)

"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you" (John 14:26).