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December 30, 2005: I am
bringing to your attention places of weakness that undermine your
maximum effectiveness and victory. Once you can see the
weakness of your flesh for what it is and submit it to Me, says the
Lord, victory is assured. So, I am revealing to you what needs
to be strengthened, for indeed My strength is made perfect in
weakness. Trust Me to make up what is lacking in you.
This is an exercise in faith and well worth the process.
Hebrews 12:11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present,
but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit
of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore
strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make
straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be
dislocated, but rather be healed.
December 29, 2005: Take time to rest and to be restored both physically and spiritually. You have endured a great deal of stress in your circumstances and environment, and these stressful situations have taken their toll. Allow Me to bring healing and restoration. Be deliberate in releasing anxiety and seeking My face, says the Lord. Come into rest! Acts 3:19 "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."
December 28, 2005: Beloved, you
have cried out for healing, and I have made a way for you.
But, it is vital that you spend time in the secret place before My
face and believe. No doubt, no fear, no wavering. Come
before Me with pure faith, untainted by the facts of your situation,
circumstances, and symptoms. Press through the veil of the
flesh that separates you from Me, says the Lord, into the glory of
My presence. Then, stay with Me until you know it is finished.
Matthew 9:20-22 And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for
twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment.
For she said to herself, "If only I may touch His garment, I shall
be made well." But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He
said, "Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well."
And the woman was made well from that hour.
December 27, 2005: Stand still and be steady. You will have opportunities to stand your ground both emotionally and spiritually. For, there will be those in your sphere of influence who will overstep their authority and violate your boundaries. You do not have to take offense and be angry, but you will have to deal with the situation by taking a firm position and by facing the problem head on. Refuse to be intimidated by their brashness. Be strong and very courageous, for I am with you to fortify your position in righteousness, says the Lord.
December 26, 2005: There is a rumbling; it is My power in the earth. It is resurrection power. I have been touched with the feeling of your infirmities. I have been touched by your grief and sorrow. Come forth. Rise up and come forth. You have been bound in grave clothes, but I call to you to come forth! I will bring you up and loose you from your bondages. I will cause you to overcome and to be victorious even over the death in the things you have experienced, says the Lord.
December 23, 2005: Be still and know that I am God! Quiet your soul and be calm, for the victory that is coming forth in your life will bring extraordinary freedom in the power of My presence, says the Lord. For, certainly, I am Almighty God and I rule in the midst of My enemies. I speak to the storm and say, "Peace! Be still!" I bring order out of chaos and peace to difficult circumstances. Rest in Me and be assured that I am for you and with you, and I will lead you through this valley by My strong and mighty hand.
December 22, 2005: I, the Lord, am redefining your boundaries in order to make very clear to you the parameters of your responsibilities. Then, within those boundaries, as you make Me the Head and yield your will to My authority, I will establish you in a great and pure authority that you have not known. But, be clear that every area of man's authority that has been established outside of My anointing and My rule will be challenged. And, certainly, everything that has been built on the sand of your own desires instead of the Rock of My kingdom will not be able to stand the storms, the tests, and the shaking. That which remains will be strengthened and will bring glory to Me, says the Lord.
December 21, 2005: I am causing you, My people, to make course corrections. These corrections will be evident in the natural realm first as a sign of the work that I will do in the interior, in your inner man. I will bring truth and justice outwardly before I do the work of truth and justice in your heart attitudes and bring correction to your patterns of behavior. These will be defining moments that will either propel you into the season of power or will leave you where you are depending on your willingness to receive correction and make the necessary adjustments, says the Lord. 1Corinthians 15:46 However, the spiritual is not first, but the natural, and afterward the spiritual.
December 20, 2005: Beloved, stay steady and be strong. You are going to experience some radical changes that will at the very least interrupt your routine or in the extreme shake your sense of reality, or threaten your sense of peace and security. Trust Me, says the Lord, for I will guide you through this time and bring you out with greater clarity and purpose. Know that I am with you and will not leave you nor forsake you. Draw near to Me.
December 19, 2005: I have caused My prophets and psalmists to rise up and declare the season that you are now entering. This is a season that has been spoken of in your songs and prophecies in the past months and even years. And, you will go forth in great power and gain the victory, says the Lord. However, I am now looking for a people who will prepare the way for the next move of My Spirit that is yet on the horizon. I am going to bring revival, and I am now calling to My prophets and psalmists to declare it to the heavens, to the earth and to the seas. There will be a very great revival in the midst of My people, the likes of which you have never seen nor heard nor read about. This revival will invade and cover the land. But, I need a people who will rise up in prayer and in prophecy and in song to bring it forth. Rise up and declare it!
December 16, 2005: I have gone before you and made a way. I have made the rough places smooth, and now I say come! Burst forth into great freedom of soul and spirit. It is not My will that you be bound in any way. Be free! Fight through the hindrances that have kept you from the joy of liberty. I am with you to empower you to gain the victory, says the Lord. Isaiah 45:2 ‘I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron.
December 15, 2005: Ask of Me,
says the Lord, and I will bring vindication to release you from
accusation and judgment. A cry has gone forth, and I have
heard your plea to be free of reproach. I say, enough is
enough. The torment and harassment will come to an end, and
the guilt and shame shall cease. The reproach has been rolled
away. Ezekiel 36:6b-37 Thus says the Lord GOD:
"Behold, I have spoken in My jealousy and My fury, because you have
borne the shame of the people. Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: I
have raised My hand in an oath that surely the people that are
around you shall bear their own shame."
December 14, 2005: Come up before My face in the Spirit, says the Lord, and ask in faith, believing that I hear and respond. Refuse to allow your emotions to interfere with this transaction. Rise above the fear and overcome doubt by renewing your mind in the truth of My Word. Then, you must persevere. Stand without wavering and be strong, and you will attain the victory. Matthew 14:29-31 So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"
December 13, 2005: Be strong and courageous regardless of the circumstances you face. Re-establish yourself in faith and squarely face your fears, for I am with you. I will give you wisdom and make clear to you what your next course of action needs to be. But, you must calm your emotions and refuse to panic even when things look bad. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
December 12, 2005: You have been hearing of the prophetic season symbolized by the eagle, and now you are beginning to hear of the season of power symbolized by the horse. But, I speak to those who are saying to yourself, "I'm supposed to be entering the new season of the horse, and the season of the eagle still has not manifested in my life. I'm not soaring on eagle's wings, nor have I prophesied yet. Now we're going on to the next thing, and I have missed it!" But, I tell you that as you have come into agreement with the prophetic word and prophetic teaching, you have indeed soared with the eagles because you have received My word, says the Lord. And, most assuredly, the season of the horse, the season of an outpouring of My power will be similar. All you have to do is be in agreement with what I am doing and flow with the move of My Spirit.
December 9, 2005: Do not
rejoice in the failure of your enemies. Have I not said that
vengeance is Mine? Justice cannot prevail when you stand in
the way. My design is that you forgive and release those who
have come against you so that you give place to justice. What
you do to others will be done to you. Be merciful, says the
Lord.
Proverbs 24:17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not
let your heart be glad when he stumbles.
Micah 7:8 Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; when I fall, I will
arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me.
December 8, 2005: Remind yourself of who you are in Me, says the Lord. Be established in My promises and refuse to allow your circumstances to obscure your vision. Remember that you are pilgrims passing through this temporary existence and set your eyes on what is real and eternal. In that way you will be able to overcome the worry and fear that have dogged your heels, daunted your soul, and sapped your spiritual vitality. Now is the time to regain perspective and be rejuvenated. Have faith! Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
December 7, 2005: Satan has launched an attack against My elders and is doing his utmost to cause them to believe his lies in an effort to discourage and disable. He will use fear and sickness to convince them that their life is almost over and that they have no hope of recovery. These tactics are aimed at shutting them off and separating them from the Body of Christ and making them feel useless. But you, My precious elders, must not give up! Rather, rise up against this attack and take your rightful place in the kingdom. Refuse to allow these tactics to produce hopelessness. I am with you to bring strength where there was weakness. It is not over until it is over. Do not believe the devil's lies. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
December 6, 2005: Beloved, be strong. Resist every temptation that removes you from My presence and brings condemnation through the satisfaction of the flesh. These are days of great temptation as the enemy of your soul is vehement in his efforts to cover you with darkness and blind you to the things of the Spirit. You were once darkness, but now you are a child of the light. So, walk in the light and have nothing to do with the unfruitful works of darkness. Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
December 5, 2005: I speak to many of you who are suffering various afflictions and problems in your body as a result of receiving rejection. Disappointment and condemnation have been open doors to allow infirmity to gain a stronghold in your physical body. At this moment I release your body from rejection, guilt, and shame, says the Lord. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and not be used to house rejection or self-punishment. Now, be released and be free as I touch you supernaturally. Draw close to Me and wait for My touch and receive.
December 2, 2005: In a vision I saw various mechanical parts scattered and seemingly out of order on a floor. And the Lord said, it is time to pick up the pieces of your life and to begin again. These pieces will not appear to make any sense at first, but I will bring order out of chaos and give you the grace to rebuild what has been broken down. Refuse to allow this state of confusion to keep you from moving forward. Getting overwhelmed with the aftermath of destruction could paralyze you if you do not make a conscious decision to leave the trauma behind. If you will only take the first step, you will be able to make steady progress that will lead you out of this valley of despair, for certainly I am with you, says the Lord. Trust Me.
December 1, 2005: When you come to Me in prayer, bring your requests specifically. Come knowing that I hear and answer the prayer of faith according to My will and purposes. Then, you can rest assured that I have heard the cry of your heart and will give you the desires of your heart. Do not waver in doubt or unbelief, for that would negate your prayer of faith, says the Lord. Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
November 30, 2005: Leave the past behind. Determine to let go of all rejection and heartache, for you stand on the threshold of a new day and a new time in which I will turn your mourning into dancing. Rise up out of the ash heap of disappointment and get ready to move ahead. Look to the future with fresh hope, and be willing to make the necessary changes in your outlook to accommodate My promises, says the Lord. Psalms 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.
November 29, 2005: I am about to restore that which you yield to Me, says the Lord. I will restore what has been displaced, out of joint, or broken. Don't expect Me to do it the way you want Me to do it.. I will do something fresh and new. I have opened the window of a new season, and I will bring you forth into greater power than you have ever known. Again, don't look to do that in your own strength or by your own thoughts and intentions. I alone will do this thing. I have opened the gates and will call you forth in great power and anointing.
November 28, 2005: You, beloved, are beginning to feel the strain in your physical body of carrying a load that I have not given you to bear, says the Lord. But, I am opening the gates and releasing you into a new freedom that will be empowered by joy. You will truly go out with joy and be led forth in peace. There shall be no lack among My people. And just as I, from heaven, can touch your flesh and your bone to bring healing and restoration, so will I touch the flesh of your flesh and the bone of your bone to restore spiritually that which has been disjointed and dislocated. Hebrews 12:12-13 "Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed."
November 25, 2005: Take the time to reconnect to your spiritual roots and to be established again on a firm foundation. Be reminded again of the miracle of your salvation and the great gift of eternal life. Stir up the gift that is in you. Confirm the truth of the Word, and rise to a position of spiritual strength. Quiet your soul and be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Revelation 2:4-5a "Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works."
November 24, 2005: I call you this day to exercise forbearance, that is leniency and patience with others. Truly, the temptation has gone forth to draw you into being the victim of injustice, which will create a sense of displeasure and produce anger. This wrath, if left unchecked, will cause you to retaliate or punish those who have offended you. But, remember this: Romans 12:19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. And, again: Romans 2:3-4 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
November 23, 2005: Beloved, this is no time to crumble under the pressure of worldly values and standards. You are precious and unique and a treasure in My kingdom, says the Lord. Determine to be who you are without fear of reprisal. You can do this with all meekness and humility; you do not have to rise up in fleshly pride to maintain your sense of identity. Gentle strength is the order of the day. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
November 22, 2005: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled." Watch, and be on the alert, for the enemy has launched an attack that will bring arguments against what you know to be right and true. Your mind is the battle ground. Refuse to allow the devil to shipwreck your faith. Stand strong, and be bold and courageous. Victory is yours, says the Lord.
November 21, 2005: I had a vision of people in a hospital. Some of them were being stitched up, some had wounds that were being bandaged. Some had been in surgery, and I had the sense that God is binding up our wounds and restoring us. He is bringing His church through to health and wholeness where we have been hurt and damaged by the enemy. The Lord is our Great Physician, and He is fixing us up and healing us. At one point in the vision I thought of laser surgery to correct vision, and I believe He is going to bring correction to our vision so we can see and get His perspective and know His plan and purpose.
November 18, 2005: Beloved, I am unraveling the mysteries of life and liberty and bringing greater revelation to you. It is My earnest desire that you walk in complete freedom, and I will reveal the process of victory as you seek Me for wisdom. I am bringing you to a new level of maturity and service in My kingdom, says the Lord, and your awareness and discernment will greatly increase. But, you must walk in the Spirit and make no provision for the flesh. Romans 13:14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
November 17, 2005: My design and purpose is identified by simplicity. The more that you are moved by the leading of My Spirit and allow My wisdom to guide you, the less complex issues become. Complexity results from the conflict between soul and spirit. Exercise your child-like faith in the things that have overwhelmed you. Your simple trust will relieve you of burdens that have been too heavy for you to bear. Matthew 11:30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
November 16, 2005: Be flexible. The winds of change are blowing and shifting, and if you are too fixed and stubborn, or insist on having it your way, you could miss the moving of My Spirit. Be willing to go with the flow, and there will some surprises that will delight you and bring refreshment. Spontaneity is the mark and measure of this season, and liberty is the result. Let go, and let Me have My way, says the Lord.
November 15, 2005: As you quiet your soul and be sensitive to My leading, says the Lord, I will bring wisdom and direction that will carry you into the realm of breakthrough in various areas of your life. Be encouraged and yield to My guidance, for certainly I am bringing you to levels of understanding that will release you into new freedom and a sense of well-being that has seemed to be elusive in days gone by. Be glad and rejoice in this season of liberty!
November 14, 2005: I have already told you, My people, that the reproach has been rolled away. But, I spoke that to you as a promise. The reproach is rolled away in the heavenlies, but now you must manifest that freedom in the earth. You must resist reproach on every level as well as in your circumstances. Rise up and resist the reproach of your own heart. Rise up and resist the reproach that comes against you. Rise up and resist, says the Lord.
November 11, 2005: Beloved, you have fixed your gaze and set your course, for surely you have established your purpose in Me, says the Lord. I am indeed your spiritual compass, and I will direct your steps and guide you in all things. I have brought you through various and recent course corrections, which will make your path straight and help you avoid certain pitfalls that would otherwise have been troublesome to you. Go forth with boldness, courage, and confidence that I am with you and will cause all things to work together for your ultimate and eternal benefit. Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."
November 10, 2005: Come to a
place of rest in My presence. Let Me restore you and relieve
you of all anxiety and stress. Take the time to delineate
between those things that you can do something about and those
things that you need to release and trust Me with, says the Lord.
Refuse to allow the things that demand your attention, time and
energy to overwhelm you. You are well able to accomplish what
I have set you to do. Take everything in stride allowing Me to
strengthen and prepare you to meet every challenge.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me.
November 9, 2005: The spirit of the anti-christ has been loosed in the form of conspiracy. But, I tell you the truth, conspiracy's power is in its secrecy. Ask of Me, says the Lord, and I will reveal the plot being formed against you. I will indeed bring to light hidden schemes and disloyalty. Then, it is up to you to bring the truth in confrontation that will dispel the darkness and scatter these destructive forces. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me," Says the LORD.
November 8, 2005: Watch closely, My delight, for that which has been shut or closed up is about to become available and open to you. There will be a window of time when you can walk through this opening. The inaccessible is now attainable, and things which have been shrouded in darkness and obscurity will be clearly seen, easily distinguished and understood. You are about to experience new insights and expansion in various areas of life. For some it will seem like you have been under water and are now surfacing for a breath of fresh air.
November 7, 2005: The Lord
says, I am calling you to place a accountability for your
righteousness in Me. And, your righteousness is of me, for you
have no righteousness of your own. But, I say, as you yield to
My presence and seek My face, I will establish you in righteousness
and raise you up. Isaiah 64:6-9 But we are all like an
unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags; we
all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us
away. And there is no one who calls on Your name, who stirs
himself up to take hold of You; for You have hidden Your face from
us, and have consumed us because of our iniquities. But now, O LORD,
You are our Father; we are the clay, and You our potter; and
we are the work of Your hand. Do not be furious, O LORD, nor
remember iniquity forever; indeed, please look—we are Your people!
November 4, 2005: Have I not
said that you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you
free? Establish yourself in the truth of My word, says the
Lord. You cannot make wise choices that will produce the fruit
of righteousness unless you have a firm foundation of truth within
your soul. Your liberty depends upon it. It is more
vital than ever before that you stand on truth and speak the truth.
Remove the veil of deception so that you can discern the lies that
come against you and undermine your faith. Psalm
15:1-5LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your
holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and
speaks the truth in his heart; he who does not backbite with
his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a
reproach against his friend; in whose eyes a vile person is
despised, but he honors those who fear the LORD; he who swears to
his own hurt and does not change; he who does not put out his money
at usury, nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does
these things shall never be moved.
November 3, 2005: My people, I will use you to establish righteousness in your cities and towns. But, you must begin to discipline yourselves and exercise self-control particularly in what you say. Set a watch, and determine to stop pointing the finger and speaking wickedness. This exercise will take some effort on your part, but it will yield the fruit of peace and righteousness, says the Lord. Zechariah 8:16-17 "These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace; let none of you think evil in your heart against your neighbor; and do not love a false oath. For all these are things that I hate,’ Says the LORD."
November 2, 2005: I remind you again, My people, that this is a break-away season. You will have to break away on purpose from those things that keep you bound. Be done with attitudes that are not consistent with My Word and My kingdom purpose. You are not victims of your circumstances, and indeed this is the time to break away from everything that has hindered your progress. Choose to move forward with My Spirit as your guiding light, says the Lord.
November 1, 2005: I had a vision of a smoke-filled battle field. And, I sensed that those who had survived the battle were shell-shocked and somewhat disoriented. I had glimpses of debris and bodies strewn across the field; some dead and others severely wounded. The smoke began to clear, and the Lord said: "As the smoke clears from this deadly battle and the war that the enemy has engaged you in, you will begin to see that this was a break-away skirmish. You will never be the same again. You have fought courageously and have withstood the enemy. I will raise you up and heal your wounds. This victory will be a landmark that you will be able to look back on as a turning point in your life. This is a day to rejoice in new hope and triumph."
October 31, 2005: Look up, and
look beyond your current circumstances to see and discern by the
Spirit. Be encouraged by My word and promises, says the Lord,
for truly your times and seasons are in My hand. Even if you
suffer for righteousness' sake you are blessed because indeed
you have not labored in vain, nor have you spent your strength for
nothing. Your just reward is with the LORD. Psalms 37:25 "I have
been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous
forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread."
October 28, 2005: Beloved, you have taken a pretty big hit in the past few days and weeks, and you need to be healed and restored. That restoration cannot take place if you wallow in self-pity and regret. You must forgive those who have hurt you and release yourself from the condemnation. Then when you come to Me for renewal, it will be a quick work, for I will certainly rejuvenate your spirit, soul and body as you yield to the work of My hand, says the Lord. Romans 8:11 "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you."
October 27, 2005: Be on the
alert, My people. Because you are dealing with various facets
of your life on a new level, there is a danger of being extremely
fragile. This fragility will cause you to try to fall back on
the familiar places of the flesh for support or comfort. But,
you must not fall back; rather, you need to rise up in the Spirit
and not be afraid of discoveries about yourself or shy away from
perceptions that need to be renewed or adjusted. Now is a time
to maintain an open heart and open communication. This can be
a valuable time of discovery and revelation that will strengthen you
for the days ahead, says the Lord.
October 26, 2005: You
will have a tendency to overreact to situations that arise at this
time. Wait until you have all the facts before responding, and
be prepared to go through these events by calming your emotions and
trusting Me, says the Lord. I will give you the wisdom you
need when you need it, and I will direct your steps as you yield to
Me. Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together
for good to those who love God, to those who are the called
according to His purpose."
October 25, 2005: Watch for the
temptation to be overcome with discouragement. It will come
upon you unexpectedly like a thief in the night and will cover you
like a blanket if you do not stand against it. You have not
failed. You have not done everything perfectly, but you have
given it your best try, and that is good enough for Me, says the
Lord. Do not believe the lies that bring condemnation. I
can do what you are unable to do, and I will perfect that which
concerns you. Know that this is an attack of the enemy against
you, but if you resist the devil he will flee from you. So, I
say, rise up, encourage yourself, and resist!
October 24, 2005: Do you hear
My heartbeat, says the Lord? Be still and lay your head
against My breast and listen to My heart. You are pulling at
My heart strings. I am for you and not against you. I am
with you, and I will not leave you in this time of trouble.
But, you must be still and listen for the purposes of My heart.
Proverbs 8:6 Listen, for I will speak of excellent things, and
from the opening of my lips will come right things.
October 21, 2005: Face your
difficulties with courage and boldness, and refuse to become a
victim of the enemy's tactics. But, remember that your war is
not with flesh and blood. Be careful to discern your own
short-comings, and do not shift blame in any situation.
Matthew 7:3 "And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye,
but do not consider the plank in your own eye?" I will
vindicate you if you will take full responsibility for your own
actions and forgive others, says the Lord.
Ephesians 6:12 "For we
do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age,
against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places."
October 20, 2005: Take your
position on the wall and watch for the enemy to attack in areas that
you are quite familiar with. It is the devil's strategy to
activate old areas of difficulty and failure. It is vital that
you take the time to recognize the point of assault and refuse to
allow emotional reactions to take over. Do not react to your
circumstances in fear, discouragement, disappointment or
self-hatred. Remain calm. No matter how vehement the
onslaught, resist the temptation to get self-focused and overwhelmed
with your circumstances or current situation. Fight the good
fight. Victory is assured. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But
thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus
Christ.
October 19, 2005: Be alert and
be strong. When in doubt about your next course of action, ask
for wisdom, and I will give it to you liberally. And, do not
be afraid of what you might have to face or deal with. I will
not forsake you or leave you to your own devices when things get
tough. I will not let you down when you lean on Me and trust
Me, says the Lord. Your faith is always rewarded.
Therefore, keep the faith without wavering, and I will certainly
bring you through to victory.
October 18, 2005: Beloved, when you feel like you are out of step and surrounded with chaos and confusion, take the time necessary to clear the spiritual atmosphere of demonic activity. You do not have to suffer the indignation perpetuated by these powers of darkness. Quiet your soul, and seek to arise to the light of My presence and glory. Let My peace subdue the enemy and all of his tactics, and put him under your feet, says the Lord. Romans 16:20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
October 17, 2005: As you break
away from the past you will discover that you are breaking through
the things that have hindered your progress. To the degree
that you release yourself from past rejections, disappointments and
failures, to that same degree will you be propelled into the freedom
of the new season. Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I do not
count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting
those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things
which are ahead.
October 14, 2005: I have
revealed some things for you to watch for and expect, but this is no
time to shout it from the roof tops. I trust you to hold these
things in the secrecy of your own heart for a time. I have
given you this insight by way of preparation and intercession, says
the Lord. I am teaching you to learn when to speak and when to
remain silent in obedience to the leading of My Spirit. This
lesson will be very valuable to you also in the days ahead.
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7b To everything there is a season, a time
for every purpose under heaven: A time to keep silence, and a time
to speak.
October 13, 2005: Do not
despair because of your seeming lack of direction. Trust Me to
bring you through the maze of confusion and the fog of
uncertainty. I have gone before you to prepare the way for
you, but you must wait a little moment and be patient until it is
time for you to continue on. Certainly, I will give clear
direction and precise wisdom as I guide your steps. Do not be
afraid or lapse into a state of disappointment and depression, for I
am indeed with you. I am your ever present help in times of
trouble, says the Lord. Keep the faith!
Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct
your paths.
October 12, 2005: Matthew
25:
1 ¶ "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who
took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with
them,
4 "but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5 "But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and
slept.
6 "And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is
coming; go out to meet him!’
7 "Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.
8 "And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for
our lamps are going out.’
9 "But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be
enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for
yourselves.’
10 "And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who
were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.
11 "Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open
to us!’
12 "But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not
know you.’
13 "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in
which the Son of Man is coming.
Beloved, do you have oil in your lamps? I want you to take
this parable personally. You are My lamps, and the oil is
symbolic of the Holy Spirit, says the Lord. You are the light
of the world. You must be filled with the Holy Spirit to keep
your light shining. Today is the day to wake up spiritually
and to be filled again so that your light will shine brightly.
You live in perilous times, and you must always be prepared.
October 11, 2005: Take time to
seek My face, says the Lord, for there are things that you have had
difficulty in understanding as though being shrouded in darkness.
But, I say, darkness shall become as noonday and that which has been
hidden will suddenly be revealed. What you could not
understand in the natural realm will become perfectly clear in the
spirit realm and will light the path ahead of you in ways that are
nothing short of miraculous. You must come to Me, however, for
these things to be revealed with clarity. Come. I wait
for you.
October 10, 2005: I am moving
through your difficult circumstances in a way that will cause you
and those around you to give glory to the Father. You will
look back at this time and see that even though it was painful in
many ways, the miraculous work of the Spirit was laced through it
all. Do not forget that all things work together for good
because of your love for Me and because you have been called
according to My purposes, says the Lord. (Romans 8:28)
Do not despair or be discouraged, for these are excellent
opportunities to see the mighty hand of God working in your life.
October 7, 2005: Isaiah 59:19b "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him." My warriors, My bride, I have called and equipped you to be overcomers ... and, yes, more than conquerors. I have established you in the kingdom to be victorious over every work of the enemy against you. Refuse to succumb to the devil's schemes and devices against you. Rise up in the authority I have given you and press through to absolute victory. You take the first step by faith, and My warring angels will join you in battle. Victory is assured, says the Lord!
October 6, 2005: I speak to
those who have ascribed to My Spirit what you have been doing by the
power of your own flesh. I am bringing a dividing line and
clarity so that you will know absolutely the difference between
flesh and Spirit. There will no longer be any gray areas; the
clarity that I bring will be black and white -- there will be a
clear distinction and no longer any question as to who is directing
your activities, yourself or My Spirit, says the Lord. Your
yes will be yes and your no will be no. Yield completely to
this process of developing discernment.
October 5, 2005: Beloved, stir yourself and wake up. I have called you to watch in this hour. Now is the time to be done with spiritual dullness and complacency. You must strive to have a single focus and to be about the Father's business. Refuse to be drawn away from My purposes by diversions and distractions. Rise up in the Spirit to a new level of discernment and faithfulness, for blessed is the one whose Master finds doing His will when He comes. Behold, I come quickly, says the Lord.
October 4, 2005: Trust Me, says
the Lord. Cast your cares upon Me, for I will perfect those
things that concern you. If you will take a position of rest
in your soul and watch, you will be amazed at the supernatural way
your problems will be resolved. But, you must put aside all
fear, doubt and unbelief and completely trust Me. Psalms
55:22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He
shall never permit the righteous to be moved.
October 3, 2005: I had a vision
of a crystal goblet with water in it, and I saw someone's finger
rubbing the rim of the glass to make a beautiful clear sound, and I
heard the Lord say, "This is like My pure vessels, filled with My
Holy Spirit. They produce a clear sound." Then, that
vision transformed into members of the Body of Christ standing in a
circle, shoulder to shoulder. They were in one accord and
filled with the Spirit. And, the Lord said, "This same sound
is the anointing produced by the unity of My people." Then,
from that circle I saw an open heaven where our prayers ascended to
the throne of God as rays of pure light, and the Lord was listening
to every heart in the prayer of agreement and unity, which produced
the sound of corporate anointing. 2 Chronicles 6:40 "Now,
my God, I pray, let Your eyes be open and let Your ears be attentive
to the prayer made in this place."
September 30, 2005: I speak to
those who have settled into complacency and spiritual slumber.
Rise up and establish My kingdom in your sphere of influence.
I call you forth as participants and not just bystanders.
Refuse to settle into the status quo or become content with your
current state of being. Shake yourselves awake, and prepare to
move forward. Allow Me to heal the wounds of devastation
that have come as a result of separations and loss. I will
indeed turn your sorrow to joy, says the Lord. You can do
nothing to change the past, but you can yield to the work of My
Spirit to bring transformation in every area of life.
Romans 13:11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time
to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we
first believed.
September 29, 2005: It will take perseverance to push through the hindrances that you have now encountered. Refuse to get frustrated or discouraged with lack of progress. You must quiet your soul in order to correctly discern the situation. Seek Me for wisdom and guidance, says the Lord, and I will show you the way. Be still and know that I am God. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
September 28, 2005: You, My
people, have been under severe attack from the enemy. Yet in
many cases you have looked to circumstances and flesh and blood to
find the source of the problem. Put yourself in remembrance
that your battle is not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities and powers of darkness. Rise up in the spirit
and stand against these attacks using the weapons that you have been
given. Turn back the battle and gain the victory, says the
Lord. Ephesians 6:10-13 Finally, my brethren, be strong in
the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of
God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness
of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly
places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
September 27, 2005: I have heard your prayers, and My ears have been attentive to your cries. Watch and be amazed at how quickly and easily I bring resolution to current dilemmas. That which has brought great consternation and confusion will suddenly dissolve. If you will quiet your soul and wait for My wisdom, that which has the potential to be disastrous can be dispersed without incident. Now is the time when you should quietly wait for My answers to difficult questions before you take action. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
September 26, 2005: Many are
feeling isolated. Beloved, when you feel separated from one
another or from Me, know that there are three things that bring
separation -- sin, offense, and self-hatred. But, you can do
something about those things. You can repent and turn from
sin; you can release those who have hurt you and forgive them; you
can forgive yourself and receive My forgiveness, says the Lord.
Some of you, My people, are suffering in silence and burdened under
the weight of condemnation. I say, you must take authority
over the flesh and the devil to gain the victory.
Have I not admonished you to leave the past behind? That does not only mean the far-distant past, but also includes the events of this day, even up until this moment. I say to you, let go of all offense and injury, and prepare to move forward in My will and purposes. Refuse to allow past events to be a stumbling block, which prevents your victory. Rise up and lay hold of My kingdom by the Spirit, says the Lord.
To the many who have been in church bodies who came very close to losing faith, I say, I have kept you even through those times. You would have lost hope if you had not seen the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. I still have you in the palm of My hand, says the Lord; I have hidden you in the cleft of the Rock, and I will bring you through even these dry times. I will bring you forth in great power and great glory because you have trusted in Me and not in man. For that I honor you.
September 23, 2005: Be on the
lookout for misunderstandings. Either you will misunderstand
or be misunderstood. Either way presumption springs forth from
a carnal reaction. Maintain clarity by not allowing your
emotions to lead the way in relationships or conversation.
Refuse to allow yourself to get out of control. Be quick to be
forgive and grant mercy in abundance to both yourself and others as
you rise above the flesh and walk in the Spirit, says the Lord.
September 22, 2005: Beloved, refuse to become overwhelmed with the demands on your time, energy, and resources. Trust Me to stretch your time and to give you the strength and wisdom to negotiate the obstacles you face. I am for you and with you, and I have not and will not forsake you., says the Lord. Be strong and resolute. Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
September 21, 2005: Prepare to
move forward from the place where you stalled out, but you will
first have to arise from the ash heap of discouragement,
disappointment, and self-pity. For, this mindset has blinded
your spiritual eyes, and you can no longer see opportunities and
possibilities for your future. So, I say, arise and shake off
the dust of past failures, says the Lord. Look up with
hope and expectation. Look through the eyes of faith.
Psalms 27:13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I
would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.
September 20, 2005: Be strong
and courageous, and be established in your faith in Me. Your
faith is about to be tested again, but know that every test will
make you stronger and better able to withstand and overcome the
devices of the enemy. You are well able to overcome!
I Peter 1:6-9 "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little
while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the
genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that
perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise,
honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not
seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you
rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end
of your faith——the salvation of your souls.
September 19, 2005: Be
deliberate in receiving strength and healing to your body and soul.
Refuse to allow the enemy to keep you bound and victimized.
Now is the time of release from all grief and mourning that have
kept you from being absolutely and completely free. Perfect
liberty is still the order of the day. Isaiah 58:5-6 Is it
a fast that I have chosen, A day for a man to afflict his soul? Is
it to bow down his head like a bulrush, And to spread out sackcloth
and ashes? Would you call this a fast, And an acceptable day to the
LORD? Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the
bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed
go free, And that you break every yoke?
September 16, 2005: You have been ravaged by things that have been beyond your control, yet now is the time for you to be healed. You can do nothing about the things that have devastated and overwhelmed you except to allow Me to wipe the tears from your eyes and bring healing to your soul, says the Lord. Prepare to leave the past behind once and for all and move forward to rebuild the ruins, for certainly you are entering a season of rebuilding that which has become desolate. Trust Me to bring order out of chaos. Hosea 6:1 Come, and let us return to the LORD; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up.
September 15, 2005: Beloved,
don't panic. This too shall pass. Have I not told you
that I will hide you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My
hand? Run to Me and take shelter, says the Lord.
Psalm 91:
1He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide
under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God,
in Him I will trust."
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from
the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you
shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow
that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the
destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right
hand; But it shall not come near you.
September 14, 2005: Brace
yourself for rejection, for it will certainly come. Do not be
surprised when persecution arises, and do not take it personally.
Those who are against you are against Me, says the Lord. But,
I also admonish you to be diligent to refrain from rejecting others,
for whatever you sow you will reap. Rather, love one another
as I have loved you, and be at peace as much as is possible with
you.
2 Timothy 3:12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus
will suffer persecution.
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually
minded is life and peace.
September 13, 2005: The enemy
wants to get you off course by causing you to make mountains out of
molehills. This is no time to lose your eternal perspective.
Yes, your circumstances will require attention, but you must refuse
to allow your problems to become bigger than they really are.
Take a deep breath, do what you can for the moment, and wait for the
intensity of the storm to pass. Stay quiet and keep your
emotions under control, and you will find that some of the things
that worry you will take care of themselves. What you see
currently as disastrous will not be as threatening or scary if you
will just wait before taking any action. Take courage, says
the Lord.
September 12, 2005: The spirit of the anti-christ has targeted certain individuals and is operating through them in the Body of Christ. This spirit first established itself in the guise of unbelief, which became disgust and disdain, and now is manifesting through cynicism. I say to you who have allowed this presence in your life, you are separated from Me, says the Lord. But, I call you back to Myself. Change your mind and set your will against this evil force, and return to that place of sweet communion with Me. I want you to know that cynicism releases a curse against the your brothers and sisters, which not only separates you from Me, but separates you from My Body. You are indeed alone and without joy. Return to Me!
September 9, 2005: Beloved,
there are those who operate in a spirit of divination who are in
league with the devil and are praying unrighteous and unholy prayers
that will come against you as a curse. Set a watch and break
these curses against you. These prayers are birthed from
fleshly desire and not according to My will. I have given you
authority over every power of darkness, so rise up and exercise that
authority and tear down the enemy's strongholds, says the Lord.
Luke 10:19 "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on
serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and
nothing shall by any means hurt you."
September 8, 2005: Take up the
sword, which is the Word, and strike the enemy with a powerful blow.
Lay the ax to the root of everything that is not producing spiritual
fruit. Though your circumstances may not reflect victory at
this moment, I tell you that this season will produce more victory
against the devil's schemes and devices than you can imagine.
The victory that you will achieve will not be temporary or according
to world standards, but will be everlasting and eternal in the
Kingdom of God. Matthew 3:10 "And even now the ax is laid
to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear
good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."
September 7, 2005: Activate
your faith by believing My Word, says the Lord. Circumstances
require it and your spirit desires it. Stop speaking out and
reinforcing the problem through fear, doubt and unbelief.
Start proclaiming the solution according to My will and purposes.
My word will not return void. I am a God of mercy; I am your
help in times of trouble, and I will not leave you nor forsake you
in your need. Rise above the disasters in your life by
activating your faith. Don't give up! Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by
faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the
glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in
tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;
and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now
hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured
out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
September 6, 2005: I say again,
come into rest! And, in that place of rest attend carefully to
the things that require your attention. Do not try to escape
responsibility. Calm yourself and take life one bite at a
time, one step at a time, one day at a time. Refuse to become
distraught by thinking of what must be done tomorrow or next week.
Do today what needs to be completed. Otherwise, you will find
yourself getting overwhelmed. Be at peace, says the Lord.
Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow
will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own
trouble."
September 5, 2005: You are
entering a different anointing. You have been distracted,
busy, going here and there, and this anointing is one that speaks,
"Martha, Martha, you have been distracted with many things."
Now is the time to come into a place of rest and be seated at the
feet of Jesus. Break the alabaster box and pour out your
devotion extravagantly. The extravagant worship is a private
and holy thing. In your adoration, you will be restored.
Come into rest.
September 2, 2005: Carefully
preserve and protect all that is vital to you. Manage your
resources to prevent exploitation or destruction. Resist the
temptation to be extravagant or foolish with finances or emotions.
It is important that you take your position as a watchman.
Watch and be alert to discern the enemy's tactics against you that
would bring dissipation or dispersion. Quiet your soul and
stay focused on things of importance. Be established in
wisdom, says the Lord.
September 1, 2005: Haven't I told you that I will vindicate you? You have walked in light and truth, and I have brought forth your righteousness as the light and justice as the noonday. For surely I will bring light to every situation, and the truth will reveal every lie. You have been redeemed from the curse, and truly no weapon formed against you shall prosper. I will not allow the enemy to rejoice over you. Rise up in the power of praise and go forth in the strength of victory. I am with you, says the Lord.
August 31, 2005: Stop and
discern. Take note that nearly everything around
you has taken on an air of newness. Even things
that are very ordinary to you will seem strangely
unfamiliar. This is because you are entering a new
season. Do not try to maintain what once was or
try to stay in your comfort zone. Let Me transport
you to that new level that promises to expand your
awareness and bring greater spiritual sensitivity.
You may not understand this now, but if you will yield
to this supernatural work it will bring great liberty to
your life. Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are
higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your
ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts."
August 30, 2005: Be sensitive
and careful to not violate the boundaries of others.
To do so will bring quick and unpleasant consequences.
Even when others violate your space, it is not a good
idea to respond in kind or react negatively, for that
will certainly open the door to insecurity and produce
results you will regret. Be wise. Exercising
patience and forgiveness will yield the peaceable fruit
of righteousness. James 3:18 Now the fruit of
righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
August 29, 2005: The
following prophetic cycles speak specifically to those
who are yielded completely to God and are in Ezekiel’s
River -- in the flow of God’s purposes – those who are
dedicated to establishing the kingdom in their lives and
metrons. These cycles have produced two distinct results
depending on the hearts of the people. Those who are
virtually self-absorbed instead of God-centered will
repeated experience times of presumption followed by
periods of grave disappointment and will completely miss
the revelation and blessings of the season. They will
not experience the spiritual reality or victory
available to the Body of Christ.
2 Timothy 3:1-5 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Acts 17: 26-28 And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.
Where have we been?
Cycles Seem to Always Begin With the Feast of Trumpets.
1987-1996: Ministry focus was on the elementary principles of salvation, the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit, baptism in the Holy Spirit, and healing.
1996-2005: Produced a new sound for praise and worship. Warfare and deliverance was a main theme in ministry. The office and gift of the prophet was established. The Internet became a powerful tool for ministry.
We began this cycle with the joy of the Lord. Laughter was God’s tool to bring healing to the Body of Christ. The cycle progressed with sowing seeds of the Word into our own lives as well as into the Body of Christ; watering with revelation and proclamation of the Word (both written and prophetic); God giving the increase. We also had another season of separation and division both individually and corporately, and many ministries came to the brink of ruin. Everything that wasn’t working has been torn down or upgraded.
As we transition between the old cycle and the one that we are entering. We came to understand that our lives are not a series of starts and stops, but that we are in a continual flow of God’s mercy, favor and grace. That flow has produced a time of renovation and rebuilding on every level.
We are again shifting to new focus spiritually as we begin another 9-year cycle. The Feast of Trumpets (October 3-4, 2005) will mark the beginning of a break-away year and will conclude the changes that began in the fall of 2003. By break-away, I mean that there will be a complete break with the past as we do what Paul wrote about: Philippians 3: 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.
Where are we going?
We are at a new bend in the river -- on the threshold of a new era (a point in time from which a series of years is reckoned or determined). Life will take on new meaning and greater intensity as we move forward to fulfill kingdom destiny. What we are given to do will be fraught with significance as we proceed under the unction of the Holy Spirit with greater discernment and awareness of that which is supernatural being made manifest in our lives.
The phrase “old ceilings become new floors” will take on significant meaning in the days ahead. Everything that has been significant in ministry will be elevated to a new level -- the sound of praise and worship, warfare, and all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Those who camp out on the last move of the Spirit and old revelations will miss this next great wave of the Spirit.
God has called us into a transitional season of joy, liberty, thanksgiving, praise, and rejoicing that will bring renew our strength and hope and regenerate us. The reproach of the past is being rolled away. The Lord is going to supernaturally heal wounds of the past and restore His Body to joy that produces His strength. We will be given an extra measure of courage and boldness with which to step into the future. It will be like a honeymoon filled with hope and wonder. Enjoy it while it lasts.
2005-2014: Another cycle of ministry. We have heard a lot about the apostolic anointing in the past cycle, but we have yet to see the true manifestation of apostolic power and anointing. I believe that the office of the apostle will be established in this cycle.
Internet Ministry will continue to be huge as we continue to see the Body of Christ as a global entity. Many ministries who have been afraid of the computer and Internet will now get on board.
Destiny will be the operative word as the upcoming events and changes will propel God’s people into a higher octave of kingdom life, meaning and ministry. As diligently as we have planned and envisioned our lives at this time, surprises will still abound. So, expect the unexpected. The coming season will be filled with exciting possibilities and unusual opportunities.
Words from the
Lord:
I had a vision of us wearing those head lights that
miners wear in the tunnels, and I heard the Lord say, “I
will give you the treasures of darkness hidden riches in
secret places that you may know that I, the Lord, which
call you by your name, am the God of Israel. (Isaiah
45:3) I will reveal mysteries, and the darkness will
become as noonday.”
You are struggling to break free from the last season
and recent tests. Your spirit man wants, desires above
all things, to move ahead and be free. Yet, you must
break free of the mindsets of the last season’s tests
and even the last move of the Spirit before you can go
forward. I am doing a new and liberating thing, says
the Lord, and I will help you break through. It will be
by My grace and by My Spirit that you break through and
move on beyond the strain of the past. The old phase
will end and another will begin as you leap forward
without the bridge of transition from one to the other.
The next phase will be like going from first grade to
high school without going through the classes and grades
between. It will be very different, but you won’t know
that until you get through it. Where you have been will
be elementary compared to where I am taking you by My
Spirit and revelation. I have given you opportunities
to look back and see where you have been and to see how
you have overcome things in your lives so that you can
move forward. It will be a major leap. I am revealing
the places in you that complicate your lives and make
things harder and more complex than they have to be. I
will show you the distractions and difficulties that
hinder your progression.
You will progress so quickly that it will feel like you
have been on a playground and then suddenly have acute
awareness, the ability to see and perceive and know and
discern. I will do this in you, says the Lord. Change
your attitude and stop playing with ministry and
Christianity, and go forth in the truth and reality of
the kingdom.
To those who are reluctant to move ahead because of who
they might leave behind, but you will be a greater
witness, and the gap will actually be closed rather than
widened because of your moving ahead rather than staying
where you are. Do not drag your feet on this
progression. When you moved into the season that is now
ending, it was like going from a Model T Ford to a
Cadillac, but this time it will be like going from that
Cadillac to a jet-powered hovercraft.
Decisions that you make now will change the course of your life and be lasting, but you must not be afraid of radical changes. You are moving up! Old ceilings will indeed become new floors.
1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was a
child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child,
thought
as
a
child;
but when I became a man, I put away childish things. You have long
since moved to a place of
maturity and taken your position on the wall. You have raised a
standard and proclaimed My purposes, but now you will step into a
level of authority that will bring a level of effectiveness that
will surprise you and delight those around you.
I have called you to understand and exercise My authority and to depend upon My leading. And, you have done well. But, that place of authority that has been a platform that you step onto will now become an indwelling and permanent state of being. You will find this position to be far more powerful and effective in carrying out the work of ministry.
The authority that you wield carries much responsibility, and much wisdom is required for the decisions that you must make. But, rest assured that I am with you every step of the way, and My wisdom is only a prayer away. Ask, and I will give an abundant flow that will carry you to new heights.
There are many demands on your
time, but instead of being burdened by the multiple things that draw
on your energies, you will be strengthened by them and find great
joy in what I have given you to do. You will gain great satisfaction
in accomplishing with diligence what I have set before you.
You can expect a season of greater spiritual growth and maturity in which your discernment will become more acute and your understanding more clear. Take full advantage of every opportunity to gain wisdom and knowledge.
The revelation that you have enjoyed will seem like child’s play compared to the level of illumination that is about to become available to you. This is not something you will have to earn or work for to achieve. It is available as you yield to the flow of My Spirit, says the Lord.
You have experienced extraordinary rejection, the pain of accusation, and the agony of defeat that has plunged you into many dark days in the past four years. And, it seems as though things have gone from bad to worse at times. But, you have not turned back from following Me, says the Lord. You have continued to seek to know Me. Now, I will tear down and destroy every conspiracy, and I will vindicate you. This is a new season of hope and promise for you. Rise up in new confidence, for I am with you to make you strong again.
I have given you wings to mount up and rise above the storms. The attacks will no longer have the punch they once did, and you will find the strength and assurance necessary to overcome the fear of man, which is a snare to your soul. Take wing and soar, My child!
You have had several prime opportunities to be devastated beyond repair, but you chose to rise above rejection and self-pity and allow correction to be constructive rather than destructive. Well done! The seeds of your faithfulness will bear fruit in the coming season.
You are coming to a point of fresh hope that is accompanied by a sense of being valued again. Don’t let it slip away, but know that you are indeed valuable to Me and always have been. Be strong in the power of My might.
This is a significant season in which destiny awaits you. You often have difficulty in deciding a course of action, and taking a step into dark uncertainty can be very frightening, but if you will trust Me, says the Lord, I will lead you by the hand and make your darkness like the noonday.
You will experience greater stability on every level – spiritually, emotionally, and financially. Old insecurities will become dim memories that will no longer take control of your life. Rejoice in this new freedom.
I have torn, but I will heal. I have stricken, but I will bind you up. You will rise up and revive, and your latter years will be greater than the former years, for you shall be established and stand firm in My kingdom, says the Lord.
Your dedication and persistence in the face of incredible odds against you will now begin to pay off. You can expect breakthrough in several areas of life, which produce unparalleled liberty.
Your faith will once again become childlike as you revisit your spiritual roots and re-establish your spiritual foundation. This will also be and enticement and a great benefit to those in your sphere of influence.
Let nothing deter you from being a free spirit as you find joy in simple pleasures. Enjoy this season of simplicity as you behold My face in every facet of life. You have truly maintained a pure faith, which is a prerequisite to relationship with Me.
I have called you to set up a standard, and now I will make you a watchman. You will prepare for war and declare both the work of the enemy and proclaim the victory. Do not underestimate the power of your proclamations, says the Lord.
Your love for My people is strong, and I will reward your generous heart in ways you would never conceive of. The heart of the Father is the power of your love, and your motivation is Divine.
I have made you a strong and supportive hub in the circle of people I have given to you to minister to. What you do and say will have profound and eternal consequences that will yield a great harvest and reward. Do not grow weary in your well-doing!
You are entering a season of greater security and stability than you have ever known. But, the enemy will do his best to overwhelm you with the responsibilities you have taken on and will entice you to run away. But, I say, stand fast. I am with you to bring you through to victory. Trust Me!
Make you choices and be firm. Remember … a double-minded man gets nothing and is unstable in all his ways.
Your loyalty is beyond reproach, and I will use that platform of faithfulness as an example of kingdom integrity, a foundation of strength where many will find solace and hope.
You have trod the mountain tops and skirted the valleys and have proclaimed the glory of the Lord. And, your work in the valley will reveal My glory in unusual but definitive ways. Get ready to stretch, for the days ahead will require more than you thought possible. Yet, nothing is impossible with Me, says the Lord, and I am with you!
I have used you and will use you again to present opportunities to others to step into kingdom destiny. Those moments belong to them to decide. Do not become disheartened when they refuse the narrow path. The failure is not yours. You are My instrument of faithfulness, a vessel of honor.
You are a forerunner, and as you forge ahead and prepare the way, you call back to those who lag behind. Your persistence and zeal are a compelling force that invites even the most resistant. Refuse to allow their reticence to dowse your fire.
Now you can break through and overcome many obstacles that have hindered you for as long as you can remember. Simply yield to My leading as I take you step by step into new joy and freedom.