the FireCarrier

I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them like silver and purify them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘These are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”  Zechariah 13:9 (NLT)

“Then God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. When you go to the people of Israel, tell them, ‘I AM sent me to you.’ ””    Exodus 3:14 (NCV) Wherever you find yourself, I AM already there. Call out and I will answer you.

“The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.” Luke 6:45 (NASB)

  Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, as I promised to Moses.   Joshua 1:3 (NRSV)

Ten-Four, the "yes sir" of our recent times.   The answer is "yes". Walk where I will lead you. Wrap yourself and attitude in my written word. Let it guide you into the answers you are searching.   Do not be discouraged when you ask me, believe in my Word and the truth therein. Believe in the spoken truths I shall feed you. Open yourself to receive them from those I send to you.   "Then you will go on forward from there, and you will come to the oak of Tabor. Three men will meet you there going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three young goats, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine. They will greet you, and give you two loaves of bread, which you shall receive from their hand.” ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭10:3-4‬ ‭WEB‬‬

Sunday 09/22   I was watering the remains of the flower-bed along our back deck. It was a late summer-season dry as I have felt.   I later was looking out the window and saw a pleasant surprise.  Five doves were there. They were bathing on the water as it washed over them.  They would hold out one wing to catch the water.   No matter what season you may be in, we too need the refreshing water offered us. We need to gather together and share what is being poured out upon us.

  A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure.  Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. Luke 8:43-44 (NLT)     There is a new doorway being made available to you. NOW is the time.   Open your eyes in recognition.  This is a new day. There are patterns and methods you have replied upon.  They will fail to produce what you need. They offer little more than a reminder of past failures.   I am here. Renew yourself in my wholeness.   Open yourself to the new and unique opportunities being set before you.  I am there. Be open to reach out and share; to bring healing to those in need. They are the stepping stones to where I am leading you.   Like the woman, you too can be healed.

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.   ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31:6‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

You are not alone. I have not abandoned you in this time. You are upon my heart and in my provision. Allow me to bring you the healing you need.   Ever-continue to seek me. Look for me in the simple ways and simple things of the day. Do not make it complicated. I am not hiding from you.   Spend time with me and discover what I have to share. Feast upon my written word. You are not alone.     “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. John 14:1-2a (NLT)

In the time of darkness and despair: I am the LIGHT. Focus upon the truth and dispel the legion of lies which torment you. Reach for me and see I am already there for you.   Speak the truth and dispel darkness. Wrap yourself in my ways of righteousness.  It is the enemy who releases his lies of terrors. Do not partake of those schemes.  Seek after me and my ways and I will reveal myself to you.   I AM the truth and the light. Come closer to me. Be covered in my ways.

Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite and descendant of Asaph, as he stood in the assembly. 15He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.  2 Chronicles 2:14-15 (NIV) Have you not already prayed and asked for His help and relief?  Begin by believing what He has already spoken to you.  Walk in the plan He shows you. Trust Him and not the gnawing feeling you have rising up within you. The battle is His.

"If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water. Anyone who drinks this water [from the well] will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life."  John 4:10, 13–14 (NLT)

  Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plan.  Jeremiah 1:9-10     Step back. Stop and relax in me. It is time to reevaluate your direction. Come in and sit with me. Let your focus be upon my heart. Do not react to the directives or the barbs od their words.   Relax in me and be fed with the bread of life .

Commit to the LORD whatever you do,          and your plans will succeed  Proverbs 16:3 

My ways do not change.  Allow me to become your shelter, the safe place where healing can occur. Sit with me and listen. Rest in my healing balm. I am the water from the rock, the fire in the bush.  I am your shelter, your place of safety. Rest in me. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.     They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary.     They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)

Be confident. I am directing your journey. Stand firm in what I am showing you. You can accomplish all things thru me. Do not hesitate to attempt what you see as impossible. Come, follow me in the journey. Spread the good news, release the joy, as you learn to follow me.   The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Come, follow me.”  ‭‭John‬ ‭1:43‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

What do you see when you sleep? Read the writing on the wall. Awaken.  Awaken to what I am saying. Awaken your inner self for I am calling to you. Awaken to my movement within you.   Even in your sleep I am with you.

“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and you will the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10 (NLT)

This afternoon, Monday 6/3 - three pennies. Change is occurring, small as it may seem.

"Rise up, O God, and scatter Your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives. Blow them away like smoke. Melt them like wax in a fire. Let the wicked perish in the presence of God. But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God's presence. Let them be filled with joy. Sing praises to God and to His name! Sing loud praises to Him who rides the clouds. His name is the Lord – rejoice in His presence!" Psalm 68:1-4 (NLT )