the FireCarrier

In each of my prayer walks I expect to receive something from Father-God. This morning was no different.  As we were in the last portion of the walk I could hear the whistle of an approaching north-bound train.  We walked quicker in our direction so we might visualize this train that would pass by. We reach a vantage point where I could see the approaching train.   I was surprised when I saw it was powered by by bright orange engines. Directly behind them were sever car which appeared to be those which may be carrying an oil type of load.   Traveling back home, I was my eyes were draw to the signs displaying $2.29. Revelation 2:29 reminds me that I am to listen to what the Spirit is saying. Deuteronomy 2:29 reminds us that we will have particular ancient enemies harassing us, until we pass over to the land the LORD is giving us.   In examining the “orange” which caught my eyes, one place has the “Orange: fire, proven i...

Walking backwards we see clearly where we have been. But, continue walking when we look ahead we arrive at out future destination late and unprepared.

“But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.”  ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭3:3‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

And I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.   ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭6:18‬ (‭NLT‬‬)

Have you ever wondered if God hears you, or even better, if you hear from Him.  Consider this scenario from my morning God-walk this morning. In my morning walk today, I noticed a train sitting on the track. It was not such an unusual site.  It was a pleasant morning for a walk and prayer. I had just asked God about my life direction when I heard the blast of the whistle of an on-coming train. I heard myself say, “Train, train.” "What??" I asked.  Looking back over the times of my life, He has provided many times of growth and training for me.  I heard myself asking, "Am I getting new training or giving training?"  In a few moments, I heard the groan of the stationary train as it began to awaken and slowly continue it's southbound journey. As we, my dog and self, continued walking I a saw a white "Crystal Water" truck enter onto the road-path we were walking.  It was unusual to have any type such vehicles com...

But from there you will search again for the Lord your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him. Deuteronomy 4:29 (NLT)

In an evening neighborhood walk I saw many lights of varying brightness and colors. “What is that” I thought as I saw a garage with a flashing white strobe. What does that mean?   We are to be like him.  Jesus calls himself the the light of the world ( John 8:12). He is to be our example. In Matthew 5:14 He tells us we are the light of the world.   We "see" all sorts of lights; sunlight, traffic lights, taillights, flashing police lights.. In our daily walk, we are expected to learn what they represent, or face the consequences. In fact, science now tells us that all matter is made of light.   Do we take the time to see what Jesus means? What is He trying to communicate with you?  Have you learned to yield and to advance? Are you learning to be a light to the world around you?

“Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy.” 1 Corinthians 14:1 (NLT)

Do not be discouraged. I am calling you, my people: Do not give up. I am calling you to stand upright and draw closer to me. Rely upon me for all things and in all situations. Stand secure beneath my covering.

The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Leviticus 6:12a (NIV) Father - Help me to be emptied of my self-wishes, that I can become more as you see the future-Steve. Too many times I am looking at my past and not where your eyes are guiding me.

“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1:9‬ (‭NLT‬‬)

There is a season for everything, and a time for every event under heaven:  a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what was planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 We make the time to do those things we feel as important. What is important to you?  What are you doing?

It is time to deliver the mail.  Take what you have been given to the intended individual.

As I was on my Thursday late afternoon walk I found a nickel. It has been one way which Papa-God has used to communicate with me. I heard him say, “More change is coming.” As you see, I had received this Word on Thursday, but waited until Saturday to make it public. After posting it, I went on a Saturday morning walk with my dog, and decided to make a short stop at the grocery on the way home. There on the road way was the “answer”. There was more change waiting for me to collect it. There was an addition quarter, dime and two pennies.

You are a light in the darkness. Let your light be seen by others.

“Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.” – 2 Chronicles 20:20

Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.  Exodus 33:15 (NIV)

This is what the Lord says:    “In the time of my favor I will answer you,     and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you     to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land     and to reassign its desolate inheritances Isaiah 49:8 (NIV)

As I was driving home Friday listening to the radio. I heard Father-God speak a pointed word. The word came from one announcer to the other radio co-host.   “You need to learn to protect your joy. Don’t let it be so easily stolen.”

  Sometimes God answers us in ways we are not expecting. I’ve recently been asking God for “answers”.  It came across my mind again today as I was driving back from an evening walk.  My eyes were directed to the city bus, just in front of me in the right lane.   What caught my eye was the number.  It was bus 17.  I asked him, is that supposed to mean something for me?  In the natural, I could blow it off, but, I had asked a question, and had received an answer, even if I did not initially understand the message.  Then I did some biblical checking on the bus number.  The number 17 is associated with victory, the restoration of all things, spiritual perfection, and perfect order. The first time the number occurs in the bible is significant.     Genesis 7:11 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, on that day all the fountains of the ...