LoisFaith2000
Nov 30 2007, 06:59 AM
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“My beloved speaks and says to me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth and ripens her green figs, and the vines are in blossom and give forth their fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.” Song of Solomon 2:10-13 (Amp)
“Come away My lover” Holy Spirit whispered through the raging torrent sea, “Come away My lover and be alone with Me. For in the silence I will not only meet you just as you are but I will rise you up to meet Me just as I AM, it will be in this quiet embrace where I will show you deep and unsearchable things you do not know. Come away My lover and be alone with Me for in My holy arrest I will not only set you free to soar into places already prepared for thee but I will soar your entire family; come away My lover and be alone with Me.”
“Come away My lover”
I received the following word from a reader and it really blessed me.
Hi Sandy,
When I'd read your Rhema word on Birthing the Tangible Substance of faith, it reminded me of what happened last Sunday morning before church.
Thomas (11yr. old) was eating his cereal. He said "Mommy, look at this!" There, in his cereal bowl was the numbers 10, then above that 100, then above that 10,000. I had mixed 2 kinds of cereal for him that morning. The number 1 was formed by the "Puffins" Cinnamon square turned upright next to the Honey Nut O's that made the Zeros. Then in between the numbers were the squares that made the "Numbers" very clear to see.
This surprised me as I felt "quickened" that God was saying something like "I'm trying to put something in your hand if you will have faith, but you must reach out for it".
Then I said to Thomas.."Wow, that reminds me of that saying about "quantum leaping" like a Pastor had preached on, or like that scripture about how Joyce Meyer puts it. "Receiving Double for your trouble".
Then at Second service Pastor Tommy Barnett spoke on the Multiplication blessing and offered prayer for those to receive it!!
He is also talking on ""Signs this Sunday evening coming up, and That was a sign to us. This Sunday night Pastor Barnett is starting a special Summer trilogy series and the First one is called "Signs." The advertisement about it says the following:
When you encounter signs in your life are you prepared to recognize them? This message illustrates the ways that God uses signs of many kinds to direct our lives. "
The cards for this event were handed out the same morning we had saw the "numbers" in the cereal bowl.
THE GOD OF MULTIPLICATION
COMMENTS FROM SANDY: The same day she emailed me this cereal bowl Word, someone else had sent me a Word that the Lord was duplicating or multiplying what He had given me through impartation.
What was also quickened to me was that she had mixed TWO cereals together and it was the combining of the two that caused the synergy of numbers being multiplied. God is the God of Harvest, and He always multiplies what is given to Him.
Lev 26:8 NKJV
Five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight.
Matt 25:26-29 NKJV
I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. .... at my coming I would have received back my own with interest....
Luke 6:38 NKJV
Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down , shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."
John 12:24 NKJV
Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.
2 Cor 9:6 NKJV
But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
WORD TO PONDER: CHILDREN 1991
Listen to the children. In their mouths and in their questions I place My Words, divinely inspired. Do not despise their giftedness, for I dwell in their midst. Treat the children with love and respect. Give them ample opportunity to speak My Word, and do not hold them back. Encourage them to share what they have, no matter how small. For I AM a God of multiplication and in the loaf and fish of one small boy is the food for a multitude.
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10)
You have been greatly misunderstood and not accepted by most of the church for many years. That will change somewhat soon. Unfortunately the Lord is saying that you will have some vindication. Yes, He is going to do those things which He said that He would. Remember when Jonah was told by God to go to Ninevah and warn the people. Of course, he didn't obey God at first and ended up in the belly of the fish. But he finally did obey God and warned Ninevah. The people repented. Jonah's prophecy did not come to pass. God had changed His mind. That did not make Jonah a false prophet. God said if they do not repent it would happen. They took God seriously and repented.
The Lord is saying that many are not taking God seriously when His servants; His Prophets speak. He will be confirming His Word as He said that He would in (Mark 16:20). And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. He cannot lie. He is about to show His power in the earth by confirming the Words of His servants. I wish that I could say otherwise.
He does not perform His acts in the earth without His prophets knowing about it. There has been a cry among God's people for a long time now. He said in (Amos 3:7) Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. They have been telling the people what will be happening.
He is further saying that He is about to shine more and more in your lives. Each time that you obey the Lord, brings more light into your life. The light of the world is Jesus. You are reaching a stepping stone in your life and ministry. Your gift has made a place for you. Doors will be opening by the Spirit of the Lord. He is leading and guiding you. Have no fear of the changes. (Proverbs 18:16) A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
(Proverbs 4:18) But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
He is also saying, put a bridle on your tongue. It is a weapon that I have prepared for my use and not to bring you defeat. Do not allow your tongue to sin. Speak only what is His Words and His heart. Do not allow your flesh access to your tongue.
(Proverbs 4:24) Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
The Lord is saying to me that the situation is a grave one. Isn't that interesting that He would use the word "grave?" Grave, of course comes from the same root word meaning death. In the dictionary it says that grave denotes the seriousness of the situation. Do you realize that He is saying to you that speaking with the wrong tongue causes death. There is life and death available to you in your tongue. You must speak His Will and His Way…Not fear and doubt.
(Proverbs 18:21) Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
We are in a serious (grave-life or death) situation right now. Keep your tongues in the safety of the Holy Spirit and His guidance. Be ready to speak as the Lord directs only.
This morning I was awakened by a doorbell ringing, this has happened several times in the past six weeks; there was no one at my door. My, clock said 5:35 and my brain said half-past six plus five, which is unusual thinking regarding time for me. As I pondered on this I sensed the Lord was speaking to me and to others who are in this season of transition.
I am bringing you full circle for a new beginning and it will be My choosing, in My time with My grace. It has been My grace that has given you the perseverance to see you through to this point. I did not bring you this far to leave you or not fulfill My promises. It has been grace that has seen you through this season and it will be My grace that carries you forward. You are in the process of your mindsets coming to the cross and walking away with a new perspective. I am renewing your mind day by day. You cannot enter into the plans I have for you in the days ahead with your old ways of thinking and your old ways of seeing. Your thinking governs your actions and I am rousing My army. I desire to enter the door of your heart with a renewing and refreshing that will bring you strength for what lies ahead, but know that I have already given you the victory. My army will come forth with My heart and mind, not according to the plans of man. I am bringing you full circle to the place of my calling, choosing and destiny. This is the place where your heart first encountered Me. Come to the beginning of grace, which is resting in My presence and I will cross you over into My presence, My promises and My provision. With your new perspective you will have clearer vision and can see what was previously unseen. You are closer that you know, closer than you can see with your current perspective. Look up, draw near and I will show you great and might things. I will show you things yet to come.
Five = grace
Three = Trinity, the fullness of Christ
Five +Three + Eight = New beginnings
Six = Man or mans ways
Three is half of six
And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings perseverance: and perseverance proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:35
www.treasuresoflife.org - ...Extracting the Precious from the Worthless...
We must throw ourselves on the mercy of God and pray that the US will no longer pressure Israel into dividing her land. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and cry, "In wrath, remember mercy, O Lord." Our Father, we have sinned against You and against Israel, the apple of Your eye. Have mercy on us and open the eyes of our leaders, or replace them with leaders who recognize and honor the covenant of God with Israel. We do pray for our leaders and we honor their authority. Help them to search Your Word for instructions in dealing with Israel. We ask You, Lord, for the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus for them. Open their eyes to the scriptures concerning Israel and her lands. Jesus has many brethren in Israel and among the Jewish people. They are His brethren. "If you do it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you do it unto Me," Jesus said, speaking of either good or bad deeds. Let repentance, contrition, and mercy triumph over wrath, O Lord. In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen.
Patricia Hamel 11/29
Live in My Word.
Let it be your dwelling place.
There is happiness there.
There is joy in My presence.
In My presence there is fullness of joy and at my
right hand pleasures forevermore.
Only I can satisfy the longing of your soul.
Make your delight in Me.
Feast in My Word.
Love My presence and I will
make myself known to you.
You have not yet known the glory of the Lord
but you will as you seek Me.
In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God. John 1:1 (NKJV)
I saw wave after wave of fear crashing against the earth releasing chaos and confusion among the people. As unreasonable fear clutched at the minds of men, they ran frantic looking for answers. Men and women who once stood in defiant arrogance against Christ and His followers melted in desperation in their attempts to find peace.
The rich and poor alike begged like children for someone to help them - someone to guide them. Any Christian with hope became an instance leader for a multitude of miserably hopeless people who were suddenly humbled, trembling with fear and hungry for peace.
The crowds were at first so frightened they were dangerous to anyone who got near them. Many people were hurt by the maddening crowd as people looked for someone to blame. As a measure of calm was restored, many people began to humble themselves and sought out anyone who had the peace of God, much like a drowning man would frantically search for someone he knew could swim to save him.
However, if you could imagine one person who knows how to swim trying to save a dozen who couldn't - it would be a disaster; all would drown for certain. Their only hope is if the swimmer had a life raft to rescue the drowning crowd.
The life raft for us in the days ahead will be the love of God.
As we experience Christ, we increase in His love and will be more able to handle the weight of these last days and to show His love to those in darkness. After all, we cannot share the love of God if we do not know it for ourselves, and knowing His love is the key to living in His courage.
This I Know
When I was about eight years old, my parents moved to Minnesota to work for a Christian camp. We lived in a trailer house in the woods of this camp. Every winter, the snow would pile high on top of the flat roof and would melt off into large icicles that hung off the long sides of the trailer house roof.
Late at night, I'd lay alone in my room and hear the sounds of icicles breaking and smashing against the side of the house. Hitting my window and banging on the sides of the trailer, the ice was terrifying as my imagination got the better of me. I would lay in bed barely able to sleep listening to the sounds around me. With each sound, I became more unsettled until I could not sleep at all.
Once fear settles in our mind, the only cure is the Word of God. So, I'd lay their in the darkness quoting the few scriptures I remembered to myself, to the darkness, even to the icicles. Anything to keep my mind off the sounds outside and the fear growing in my heart. As I ran out of scriptures to quote, I would then sing the song "Jesus Loves Me."
Jesus loves me, this I know.
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong,
They weak, but He is strong.
I can still see myself there now, all alone clinging to the One I knew would never leave me and would always love me. Reminding the spirit of fear that Jesus was real and I knew He loved me, I sang over and over again until I fell fast asleep.
This precious song has remained important to me through the years and I know to many others as well. It reminds us of the most important and amazing thing God has given us: His incredible, unconditional love. His love is foundational. Without it, Christianity is empty religion that is no more powerful or life-changing than being a member of a social club.
It's imperative that we know His love for us and rely on it. An amazing revelation God taught me as a child was that His love was perfect and focusing on His love for me kept me in perfect peace. As long as I focused on His love for me, I did not fear. Truly, the more I knew of Him - the more I understood His ways and His heart - the less I feared.
If we understand that God created us and has been with us since our birth and if we believe He understands why we do the things we do even when we don't understand ourselves, we can believe in His desperate love for us. The Bible tells us He loves us unconditionally and wants us to know Him and love Him the same way. While we were yet sinners God sent His Son to die for our redemption because He wants a personal relationship with us; He wants to be our Father.
The Blindness of Pride
This world has become increasingly smug and prideful and, as a result, they've become progressively more blinded by an anti-Christ spirit. This spirit exalts itself above the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:5), boldly declaring its knowledge as truth when, in reality, it's merely ignorance dressed up by pride.
People controlled by this spirit act as if they've created themselves and the air they breath, with little regard or thought for their true Creator. They've chosen, instead, to believe He doesn't exist, exalting their own intelligence and being much too smart to be "duped by religion." Rebellion is their doctrine and self-will their god.
Blinded by their own goodness, they assume they have no need for a Savior. It's this belief that is the most lethal lie the enemy has, for it will lead them to hell. As Satan gleefully cheers them on, the Father watches His dearly loved creation witness too late the horrors of hell as they are separated from Him forever.
Pride has blinded them and they have lost the ability to comprehend truth. Sharing the truth with some one in pride is like trying to save a drowning man who refuses to believe he's drowning. They insist they see the true path, even trying to lead others when they're as blind as a bat.
For a time, the Lord is taking aim at the pride of man to draw as many to Himself as He can: He is going to allow fear to strike at the pride of man. With waves of unreasonable fear, He, in His mercy, will drive men to their knees, either in humility or humiliation.
Our Only Hope
The fear is used to blast the spirit of pride and cynicism that has wrapped itself around the minds of men causing them to harden their hearts against God. This pride is lethal and will drag them to hell. But God in His mercy, will show them their need for Him. Not only will He show them their need for Him, but for those "ignorant Christians" as well.
As the waves of fear hit the earth, the pride of man will crumble under the weight of it. Many will indeed turn to those they once held in contempt. That's you dear friend.
In the dream, I saw fear running rampant on the earth. Everyone was desperately looking for someone with answers to their despair. Suddenly, a group of people would notice a Christian who had peace and love and they would be attracted to them like metal to a magnet.
Christians were the only ones who had the desperately-needed hope they longed for. And hope in Christ produced peace. But soon Christians were overwhelmed with the pressure from the need of so many wanting the peace they had. It was chaotic and even a little frightening to feel their desperate need. But truly, some believed and found Christ.
Just as the group of drowning people clung to the swimmer as their only means of salvation, we will be their only escape from the terror they feel. But as they clung to him and he began to sink, no matter how strong we are, we are not strong enough to save them on our own. The only way we can save them is to guide them to the Life Raft, Jesus Christ.
We must prepare ourselves for the days ahead by immersing ourselves in Him now. Christ alone will keep us in peace and enable us to handle the impossible weight we will carry. As the waves of fear crash against us, the only thing that will keep us from crashing with it is to know God and immerse ourselves in His love.
The world has a choice to make: to melt into submission to the God who made them or harden in bitterness and fight against Him (Revelation 19:19). Before the door opens even wider to the anti-Christ spirit, our Father will give us a great opportunity; the opportunity to preach at the gates of hell! As darkness covers the people, He will make His light shine through us and draw multitudes to repentance (Isaiah 60:1-3).
As we stand humbly before the gates of hell, we must remember our fight is not against men, but we battle Satan for the souls of men. Indeed, it's not flesh and blood we are fighting, but demon spirits who oppress and dominate the minds of men in order to break the Father's heart.
We fight for our Father's sake - to liberate men so they are free to love Him.
Dear friends, the earth is in labor to bring forth the day of our Lord. Heaven and earth are preparing for the end of the age. We must prepare ourselves as well, giving Him first place in every decision we make. Giving Him our time right now is the very best thing we can do.
Pray this with me:
Lord I give You my life and my heart, make me completely Yours. Take all that I am and use it for Your kingdom. Let my time on this earth matter eternally. Prepare me to be a tower of refuge for Your people to find shelter from the storms of this age.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Prayer for Today!
"WE ASK"
The Word of God says:
Matthew 21:22 (KJV)
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Luke 11:9 (KJV)
And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
John 14:13-14 (KJV)
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
John 15:7 (KJV)
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
John 15:16 (KJV)
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Ephes. 3:20 (KJV)
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
James 1:5-6 (KJV)
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
1 John 5:14-16 (KJV)
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 16If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
PRAYER:
FATHER, WE THANK YOU THAT ALL THINGS, WHATSOEVER WE ASK IN PRAYER, BELIEVING WE RECEIVE TODAY
LORD, WE PRAISE YOU AND ASK FOR THE FULLNESS OF YOUR BLESSINGS UPON OUR FAMILIES, AND ALL ENDEAVORS FOR CHRIST, AND WE KNOW, IT IS GIVEN UNTO US, WE SEEK YOU IN ALL THAT IS BEFORE US AND WE FIND YOU, WE KNOCK, AND ALL OF YOUR OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN UNTO US TODAY
JESUS, WE EXALT YOU FOR THE PROMISE THAT WHATSOEVER WE ASK IN YOUR NAME, YOU WILL DO, THAT THE FATHER MAY BE GLORIFIED IN THE SON, AND IF WE WILL ASK ANY THING, IN YOUR NAME, YOU WILL DO IT FOR US TODAY
FATHER, WE THANK YOU AND ABIDE IN YOU, AND YOUR WORDS ABIDE IN US, WE ASK WHAT WE WILL, AND ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD IT IS DONE UNTO US IN ALL WE DO TODAY
LORD, WE MAGNIFY YOU FOR WE HAVE NOT CHOSEN YOU, BUT YOU HAVE CHOSEN US, AND ORDAINED US, THAT WE SHOULD GO AND BRING FORTH FRUIT, AND THAT OUR FRUIT SHOULD REMAIN, AND THAT WHATSOEVER WE ASK OF YOU FATHER IN JESUS NAME, YOU WILL GIVE IT TO US THAT WE MAY BE FRUITFUL IN CHRIST TODAY
JESUS, WE THANK YOU THAT OUR PRAYERS CONCERNING THOSE THINGS WHICH CONCERN US ARE IN THE HANDS OF YOU WHO IS ABLE TO DO EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY ABOVE ALL THAT WE ASK OR THINK, ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT WORKETH IN US IN EVERY SITUATION OF LIFE TODAY
FATHER, WE PRAISE YOU AND ASK FOR YOUR WISDOM IN EVERY FACET OF LIFE, AND WE THANK YOU FOR GIVING US YOUR WISDOM LIBERALLY TODAY
LASTLY LORD, WE GIVE YOU THANKS AND HAVE THIS CONFIDENCE IN YOU, THAT IF WE ASK ANY THING ACCORDING TO YOUR WILL, YOU HEAR US, AND IF WE KNOW THAT YOU HEAR US, WHATSOEVER WE ASK, WE KNOW THAT WE HAVE THE PETITIONS THAT WE DISIRE OF YOU FOR ALL OF LIFE TODAY
IN JESUS NAME, WE PRAY...AMEN!
Dear beloved, God bless you. I pray more of God’s revelation in your life, so you fully understand what He is doing, what He has done, and what He will do for you.
Let us look at scripture:
However, as it is written:
"No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him"— but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.
The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10
Oh my friend, I have not indeed seen a fraction of what God has provided for me. I have not heard it either, nor can my mind perceive it. Why? Well, it is so great; it beats all my expectations. Yes, it beats all your good moments. It beats the best feeling you have ever had. What God has provided for you can not be compared to what you have perceived in your mind.
Now, knowing this fact, I must rest in this understanding that God has great things in store for me. My friend, rest your mind in Him. Have faith in Him. You can never lose with God.
If you are fretful today, pray to God that His Spirit reveal what God has in store for you to you. If you are going through a very hard time, and you can’t see His hand, please pray today. God’s Holy Spirit has searched the deep things of God, and according to John 16:12-13, He will guide you into the deep things of God. Oh my friend, the Holy Spirit will not speak His own words; He will speak those words He hears from God concerning you. Yes, He will reveal to you what God has in store for you.
Now I encourage you to have rest. I say be heartened because you know that your God is faithful. I pray that God’s Spirit saturate your life, and as He does this – I pray that you catch a revelation of what He has done, what He is doing and what He will do in your life! Beloved, you must have rest in God. Please, focus on God today, and so receive your rest.
God bless
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Entanglements. Distractions will come and especially as My focus with you intensifies. Have you noticed how many times when you are on the verge or cusp of a breakthrough or at the beginning of something important I have assigned, a distraction suddenly occurs? If you choose to cooperate with these distractions, entanglements result to interrupt or even thwart My direction for you. Right now you are in the middle of such a distraction. You have believed a lie that everything depends upon you. You must take charge and you must get totally involved or else things will unravel and fall apart. I say unto you, examine your priorities. Recall My directions. Study the prophetic words you have received. Get back on track. Re-focus. Enganglements.
2 Timothy 2:4 "No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier."
