Fellowship with God

In my devotion time today, the Lord gave me this word: 

Son, welcome today. I bless you today. As you sense my presence, know that I bring security, safety, and my love extended to you and to your family. I direct you by my Word and by my Spirit. As you hear my words, you understand that I often give meanings that are in the natural. But there is always a spiritual component. I use comparisons and analogies, so that you can understand in the natural, the spiritual truths that are unlocked for those who seek Me. This space is "reserved" for those who come to Me and wait upon Me. I delight to give understanding, and my wisdom to those who ask in faith. Don't doubt, just believe. You will see amazing things with your natural eyes in the days to come. It is my great joy to give you the Kingdom. Walk in Kingdom authority. Walk in Kingdom humility. These characteristics are part of my nature which I give to you as part of my endowment of Grace. Be clothed with righteousness. You are a son in whom I am pleased. I see you for what you are in your heart, and what you will be as you grow and mature. Fellowship and intimacy with you are my delight. Walk with Me today. I will lead you and guide you along the path of righteousness.

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What about Doubt and Unbelief?

Journaling

10-10-11

Lord, what do you want to say to me today about doubt and unbelief?

Jym, it makes me happy that you are coming near to me with all your heart. I delight to take you deeper in my presence and teach you my ways. Doubt and unbelief are enemies of faith. When you doubt, you simply take your eyes off me and turn somewhere else. Learning to trust my voice is a key to the Kingdom. I have many things to teach you and show you, and you are learning to tune to the flow of my Holy Spirit this is very good, because we are making an important connection. I can flow thorough you to meet your needs and the needs of others who desperately need to come to the Light and remove their doubt and unbelief. Let My Light permeate your heart and the Light will flow out of you to bring glory to me and bless others.

Thank you, Lord.

Journaling

10-11-11

“The entrance of thy Word brings Light.”
“Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path...”

Lord, please give me light and illumination of your Word and your Ways. I want to grow and to know your ways; wisdom from above.... Wisdom is seeing all of life from your perspective. I want to write Spirit-anointed books, articles, and develop media, to teach, preach, and train others in your commands.

From the time I spoke, “Light Be” light has been. Its sources of power and effulgence are from my heart— I am the Light of the world. Light has come into the darkness. The world was at one time in darkness, but Light has come into the darkness. The world was dark, void, and formless, until I spoke, “Light Be.” The whole earth received that balance of light and darkness in order to bring forth the vegetation and to provide the matrix for life to be sustained. I always prepare the way before you. My Light shines into the darkness and gives revelation and illumination so that you can move forward in faith, hope, and love. I illuminate all that has its roots and foundation in my Word, because I am the Living Word. My words are Spirit and they are Life!

Wisdom has its origin in Me—if anyone lacks it, he can ask me and I will give it liberally. Even the heart that has not known my power to change it can receive wisdom from above. I am a teacher, and so I want all my “class” (students) to receive understanding and light—not all have taken advantage of the Light and the revelation of wisdom. But to those who have, it is the power of God unto salvation.

Yes, son, the cross was that pivotal revelation. To those who receive it, and testify about it, receive wisdom from above! This confuses those who seek wisdom from the world. This wisdom never gets you anywhere. My “hidden wisdom” - a thing withheld from the worldly wise, but to those who receive and who understand it is life transforming.

Those who receive spiritual wisdom from me, take from me and impart to others bring life, dispel the darkness, and root out, throw down, destroy, overthrow and then have the foundation of wisdom to build and plant (Jeremiah 1:10).

You are awesome, Lord! Your revelation is worth waiting for!

Riches, Honor, and Life

Journaling

9/22/11

This morning I was meditating on Proverbs 22. Various verses stood out and land upon my spirit:

22:4 – The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life. I asked the Lord to share his thoughts and insights about these verses.

Humility is greatly honored in the Kingdom (let this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus – Philippians 2:5). A humble man has a teachable spirit. He is slow to get angry, patient and kind. Meekness and humility are attitudes of the heart. What a man is really, is what is in his heart. Men can act out in the physical, but they cover their internal motivations. Most men regard physical strength, mental sharpness and prowess to be characteristics of a “real” man. But the Lord looks at the heart of a man. This is what he is really. A humble man has nothing to hide. He can be transparent with God, with those he loves, and with others around him.

The fear of the Lord is a quality of reverence and respect. It is reflected in faith and works. As a man humbles himself before Me, he is demonstrating the fear of the Lord. Willingness to receive instruction and grow from it are characteristics of this quality.

Riches both spiritual and physical – true provision

Honor: a man who walks in humility and the fear of the Lord is honored by God and by his fellowman. These are natural byproducts and fruit that will grow and reproduce.

Life: fulness of life, living it to the full—enjoying life and all it brings. Enjoy the creation, your family, and the blessing of friends. This kind of life is infectious. Others will come to your light.

Thank you Lord! Awesome insight.

22:6 – Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. What would you say to me here, Lord?

Training is a very difficult challenge, because it requires consistency and devotion. Many leave the training of their sons and daughters to others, to tutors and governors. But really, your children should be your delight and training them “in the way” should become a central focus of their growth years. Busyness and other stresses can often short-circuit the training process. As a father, make sure sons and daughters are taught the Living Word of God. Show them by example how to trust Me. Often a child has more spiritual insight and wisdom then adults, simply because his faith is pure and there is not a history of unbelief that has to be overcome.

Lay a strong foundation in the early years, and your sons and daughters will rise up to engage their full inheritance and find their purpose quickly in My Kingdom. When they are old, they will have learned to teach their sons and daughters “in the way” they were taught and so on to many generations.

Thank you so much, Lord!

The Armor of God

I have been reflecting on the passage in Ephesians 6 concerning the armor of the warrior. Each piece of the soldier’s armor, as described by Paul the apostle, has a special significance for each and every believer. Lord, will you help me understand more about this armor and it’s importance for the believer?

A soldier’s armor is is outfit of protection and readiness to do battle with his adversary. Paul described the armor because he was chained to a Roman warrior during his imprisonment. His reflection came out of his reality. The armor and its weapons are designed for defense, and offense.  Each piece is a functional piece for protection, warfare, and implementation of a battling spirit.

Eph 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might...

I enable you to draw from my strength as you face the battle. your strength will give out in time, but mine is perfect. So why not draw upon my strength to face the evil day?

6:11 Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil...

Remember it is MY STRENGTH, and it is my armor.  You must be proactive and suit up for the battle. My armor will fit perfectly, and protect faithfully. My desire is for you to stand firm and have discernment to know the schemes of the wicked one. Your adversary attempts to derail you and cause you to move in a direction contrary to mine.  You need the FULL armor of God to prepare yourself for war. Each piece of the armor is essential to insure victory.  The belt of truth gives a security and protection to the inner most part of your being. The heart, and the bowels are protected from enemy swords and spears. My desire is for living water to flow out of your innermost being, but your adversary wants to permanently disable you from the flow of my Spirit because this is a great threat to his kingdom.  He is a deceiver,. but the belt of Truth, combats and stands against his onslaughts of error that cause the heart to be sick. Your loins are your ability to bring forth seed and multiply upon the earth. Satan’s desire it to kill the godly seed and take you out, so that you do not reproduce after your kind.  The breastplate protects your heart, your motives, your passion, your intensity to fulfill the mission. Satan wants to keep you from fulfilling your destiny. Make sure to protect your heart, and keep it with all diligence.  The helmet protects the mind from wicked intruders. The vital functions and directives come from the head. This helmet is the salvation of the house.

The sword and shield are offensive/defensive. They allow you to move forward into the NEW and take back the ground that was captured by the enemy. Don’t be afraid or dismayed. I will teach you how to use your weapons successfully. You make me very proud of you for taking a stand for me.

Prayer is one of the most important weapons in the arsenal. Because as you commune with Me, you are learning to hear my voice and then simply obey what you hear.  As you make petition for the saints, I clothe them with my armor as well and give them the covering of victory. So pray constantly in the Spirit. Father can detect and discern what is your heart’s desire. Don’t worry. Just move in Me and with Me to the battle. I am faithful to  help you to overcome by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of your testimony. Prepare for War, and succeed in mounting the charge when it is time.

 
Thank you Lord, for your continued direction and teaching in my life. I love you and bless you. 

7 Things the Lord says He hates...

Journaling
September 6, 2011

I was meditating this morning on Proverbs 6, and noted particularly the seven things that the text says that the LORD hates, or are an abomination to him:
    1. Haughty eyes
    2. A lying tongue
    3. Hands that shed innocent blood
    4. A heart that devises wicked plans
    5. A false witness that utters lies
    6. Feet that run rapidly to evil
    7. One who spreads strife among brothers
Lord, this is a tough passage this morning. Would you please teach me, and show me your ways?

A man that walks in these conditions is disjointed, diseased in heart and spirit. He is focused on self, rather than focused on me. Deceit, pride, arrogance, gossip--these all stem from the same spirit that drove Lucifer to mount his rebellion in heaven. His whole “MO” is deceit. The truth is not in him. Whenever a man lives out of this motivation, he can not come to the light because his way is full of darkness. His purpose is to deceive, cover, twist, and turn the truth of God into a lie. This is his motive and his practice. Many are religious, but it can be a cloak to attempt to cover the inner motives of the heart. But i see into a man’s heart. I see the hidden things.

When a man acknowledges this darkness and confesses his sin and deceit, he opens the door to my healing and restoration. I can make him pure in heart, cleansing and purifying him by my blood. A man has to full surrender, in order to truly begin this process.

This is the default mechanism that works in the sons of disobedience. My truth brings light into the darkness. Darkness tries to hide, but it can not hide from me. I shine light into the dark corners of the earth; into the recesses of the hearts of men, so that there is no excuse. When a man chooses this way of darkness, he becomes that man, so that he lives out from what he believes. Attempts to hide are futile. I expose darkness, in order to redeem. But a man who refuses to submit to the light, chooses to remain in darkness--his leaf will wither, and whatever he does is cursed.

When one comes to the light, he is changed through and through, so that his life can become a light, transparent, holy, pure, and innocent; all permitting my light to shine through so that others may come to the light. The light in them will push back the darkness and create and establish a place where life can flourish. Purity of heart, purity of motive, and purity of mind is a reflection of my own nature. For I have given everything that pertains to the divine nature so that men who have embraced light and revelation from me will be changed from glory to glory. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; I AM the Light of the world!

Hallelujah, and praise your name! Lord!

What are the opposites of the things you hate? What do you love?

    1. Humble hearts. Humility is honored in the Kingdom.
    2. Truthful lips, motivated from a truthful heart.
    3. Hands that labor to protect the innocent and bring true justice
    4. A heart motivated and delighted to do my will
    5. a truthful, faithful witness, that courageously proclaims truth in my kingdom, before babes and kings.
    6. Feet that are moving to spread truth, peace, and love
    7. One who lives in unity with brothers and others, who protects relationships from damage; a peacemaker, wound healer, a restorer and repairer of the breach, and a restorer of the path to dwell in. (Isaiah 58).

Anything else? Lord? I want nothing to be hidden from you. Expose and bring to light that which is in my soul. Remove from me all that is unlike you...

Son, when a man’s ways please the LORD, He will cause even his enemies to be at peace with him.

No place of darkness in me, Lord...

This is the light of heaven on earth--my light shines upon you, and in you, and through you. My life and light are synonymous. These are both facets of my nature. I created light and separated the light from the darkness.

Are we in the "last days?"

September 7, 2011--Journaling

In the last days perilous times come (2 Timothy 3:1-5). “Since we are accountable for our every word and deed, we must make these choices that will bring forth the fruit of the Spirit.”  “And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and sinner appear? (I Peter 4:18).  “And the Lord said to Moses, whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book (Exodus 32:33).  “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father and before His angels (Rev. 3:5).  

So Lord, will you teach me concerning matters of judgment at the end?  

My disciples asked me concerning the end. You have read the words inspired by the Holy Spirit to Matthew, Peter, Luke, and John. the judgment is a place where men recognize the supremacy of my Father’s will. Every mean will be judged. Judgment is not a fearful thing to those who have their name inscribed in the Lamb’s book of life--those who have repented and turned from their sins. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God. Your adversary has a goal: to keep you from life, from discovering the keys to eternal life, and to kingdom life itself.

This life is in the Son and He gives life to those who ask. Without the Son, there is no life at all; only a fearful dread of what is coming. For those who have made adequate preparation, the future is bright and full of hope. Paul was right when he said that we have hope because we have life itself. Your hope is built on nothing else, than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. This hope does not make one ashamed. “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.”  So many do not know the way or have been blinded from the truth. “If your gospel is hidden, it is hidden to those that are lost.” his agenda is to stand in the way of light, to block it from the eyes and ears of those walking in darkness. your mission is to shine the light of the truth into the darkness so that men will come to the light. It is a voluntary action on their part, in order to come to the knowledge of the Truth. For they will know (ginosko) the Truth, and the Truth will set them free!!!

Trusting the LORD in Tough Times

Journal Entry

August 20, 2011

In Psalm 20, at the beginning in verses 1-5, David is giving a prophetic blessing to the chief musician. He is encouraging him by reminding him that the Lord will answer in a day of trouble; will give strength and help from his dwelling place. He blesses him and encourages him by saying that the Lord will answer all his petitions and desires. In other words, don't sweat it, God is in control. Our trust is in the name of the Lord our God and He will never fail us. What would you have to say to me Lord in this regard this morning?

Jym, sometimes the laborers get weary, and seem to lose heart in the battle. David was encouraging the worship leader in the battle. His answers were in Me. Even in times of trouble and difficulty, I delight to help and bring the victory in the lives of my people. Worshipers have a unique purpose. They bridge heaven and earth and bring my people to the place of trust and confidence in the Lord. These times in which you are living are difficult, but I will be your constant help, if you seek me and come to know me.

David went on to declare in verse 6, “Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand. Anything here Lord?

Nothing builds faith and hope like experience. David was a worshiper and a warrior. He was first a worshiper. He had personal knowledge of Me and My presence. He knew from experience that I could be trusted to bring an answer from the realms of heaven into the realm of earth. My dominion into his dominion. David's delight was to know me. He was a man after my own heart. But he desired for others to know me as well. This brought great joy to My heart. This is the chief end of man, to love the LORD your God and to worship Him forever. In this place, is my help and provision.

David finally declared that “some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the LORD our GOD! Others fall, but we will stand! Then he cries, SAVE LORD! May the King answer us when we call.

Many nations and individuals trust in the strength of their armies to save them. Some in their economies. But those who have my heart are those that trust in ME to deliver. I will answer from heaven as you call upon me. So call...

So Lord, my pastor says that I need to shift my thinking from the small church mentality, to the large, corporate church mentality. I want to submit to this and trust you for the growth you would like to give in the house I'm responsible for. I know that it is not in the numbers where there is success, but in the depth of the people to be able to trust in you and your Word in the times ahead. What would you have to say to me concerning this?

Jym, I am concerned for the one. Even the little sparrow that falls from heaven, I see. I loved the whole world, but sent my Son into the world to save the world, one person at a time. Don't forget the one...the many will come to the light as you let your light shine in the darkness. Continue to come to Me and see ME, then you will minister from this place of knowledge, true intimacy. This is the power to transform individuals and nations. I have called you to the nations. So don't worry about the how, just come to Me and you will see...

I worship you LORD. You are all my hearts desire. I love you, LORD. Please enlarge my capacity to receive from you, and cause me to be enlarged in spirit. I want to worship you in Spirit and in Truth. Help me to press into your presence and abide there. For you said if you abide in Me and my Rhemas abide in you, you can ask what you will and it shall be done unto you. Increase my faith, LORD. Bless the LORD O my soul, and all that is within me, bless HIS name!!!

Meditations on various Psalms

Journal Entry

September 1, 2011

Reading from Psalm 1, 31, 61, 91 this morning. Noted that the Lord discusses with David that He is a shelter and a refuge for his beloved. I love the beginning of a new month and these first day Psalms are such a blessing.

Anything that you want to say to me here, Lord?

I give my counsel to those who wait upon Me. I delight to give wisdom and direction to your life on a moment by moment basis. Living in the counsel of God prepares you to enter into the NEW in fresh ways. My mercies are NEW every morning. That is why I have given a portion for each day. Fruitfulness and success are drawn out of a life that is surrendered and one that waits on the LORD. Your strength is renewed, and your way becomes smooth. Circumstances don't matter at all. You learn to taste and see that the LORD is good. Delight yourself in my law, and meditate in it, and you will see a fruitful harvest.

What of, “his leaf will not wither, and whatever he does prospers”...

True prosperity is in knowing Me. My supply never runs out! My provision is always just what is needed. I supply an abidance for every good work. I see the future, so that when you are investing time in my presence and listening to Me, you are multiplying your harvest. Just as seed brings forth an abundance even in one generation, so in the generations to come, the harvest is greatly multiplied. There is an exponential effect on the planting and harvesting. Everything you do will succeed, if the plans grow out of My heart, and are sown into your heart. Your life will be fruitful, and what you produce will last into the next generations.

Praise your NAME LORD! In Psalm 61 David was saying that you preserve the life of the King and his years will be as many generations. Can you explain?

Life begets life. There were times when men’s lives were as trees. Consider Methuselah. But when a man's ways please the LORD, I long to be closer. Consider Enoch. As you are learning to yield to Me, and come into my presence, your life is preserved. Consider Moses on the mountain of God. He was in my presence for 80 days, and yet he didn't need food or water because I sustained Him. Such is the man who draws near to Me. Provision is the resource of heaven. In my presence is FULNESS of joy. O taste and see that the LORD is good. The time will come again when mien’s ages will be like trees. I sustain youth, and yours is renewed like the eagle's. Wait upon the LORD, and you will renew your strength.

In Psalm 91, you inspired David to write about the results of a life fully committed to YOU and one who is walking in your presence. “For you have made the LORD, my refuge, Even the MOST HIGH your dwelling place...therefore...

David understood the important thing in life, was learning to dwell in my presence. Abiding in ME is not only a privilege, but life itself. Nothing can touch you in my presence, because you are protected by my covering. A shelter, a rock. A place of peace and prosperity. Dwelling here keeps you from ultimate harm. Sometimes I lead you to in dark pathways, not only to test you, but to bring glory to the Father through your defeat of snakes and scorpions. I have alreay overcome the wicked one. As you move in my Spirit, and get comfortable with flow, you will see many of his kingdoms fall. No stronghold can withstand the force of my presence. I can simply breathe, and they will all fall down. No enemy can hide from my presence. So why should you be afraid. I give victory over the battles, and remember WE WIN the WAR of the ages, too. David was a worshiper and a WARRIOR. Learning the ways that I do spiritual warfare against the strongholds of the enemy will bring you into a new fighting position. My weapons are many. I do have secret weapons of mass destruction to take him down, and ultimately destroy his kingdoms. Nations will come to the knowledge of the LORD. As my people learn to dwell in ME, abiding in my presence, they will know no defeat. Only Jericho’s, and not Ai's. Listening is the key. Here. Clothe yourself with my armor. Walk in ME and ultimately MARCH, to the beat of my drum. War is immanent. But I’ve already given you the picture of the end. Stand on your ground and fight, and win over the wicked one. My weapons are mighty. Pull down strongholds, and take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, and you will see many victories in the days to come!

Hallelujah! Selah!

Psalm 121 is a blessing, too. The promise is that YOU don't slumber or sleep, and YOU keep us from evil. Any light?

David lifted up his eyes, looking for vision, looking for answers. He realized that help comes not from the strength of men, nor how many horses he has, but rather, one who has placed his trust in ME, shall not fall. I do provide protection from the wicked one, and he cannot touch you. My protection is real. Do you believe this? Yes, Lord, I believe... many have given their lives in sacrifice for the testimony. They are lights in my glorious kingdom. Lights that will not be extinguished.. they continue to shine even today. You see, your life on earth is only a vapor; but I made you to inherit eternity. So the short time you have on earth is only an investment in your future. What you do can bring honor or dishonor. It is how you dedicate it, and separate it unto ME. I redeem your life from destruction, and allow you to experience your highest good, because I dwell in you, and lead you in the way everlasting. You will be with ME forever, in my kingdom. Learning to live as a citizen of that kingdom, often takes a lifetime in your years, to just begin to understand all the things that I have prepared for you. I have many surprises awaiting you and your kindred. Be faithful to proclaim my NAME among the nations. You will see a harvest that will “blow your mind” as you say.

I rest in that provision, protection, and prosperity...

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Hearing the Voice of God

Journal Entry

August 25, 2011

Reading Psalm 25 this morning. Lord, what would you say to me from your Word today? (NLT)

O, Lord, I give my life to you. I trust in You, my God!

Jym, this is always the first step. Coming to Me is the best decision anyone can make in life. Trusting in Me is the beginning of a life-long journey that will take you to many places in my Spirit. Come, and let us walk together.

Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who ever trusts in You will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.

When you come to Me, you are clothed with My righteousness. You are covered by my blood. I already suffered shame and disgrace before the enemies of God, but my response... Father forgive them. If you are poised with humility, you will couple that humility with compassion for others who do not know. The liar, the deceiver, will indeed suffer disgrace. He who comes to me will be clothed in the Truth, for I am the truth.

Lord, I definitely need grace here! I have not always been truthful in my life, and it is a life issue that challenges me to this day. Can you please help me.

Son, when you come to Me, you are transformed by my presence and power. Remember Peter. I told him before hand, that he would deny Me 3 times before the night was over. When you depend on your own strength you always come short. My goal in his life was to bring him to a place of righteousness. My Holy Spirit birthed in him my life, and coupled with his determination, he became a humble servant and testified to the known world at that time, in his circle of influence. Cling to my righteousness, and you will grow the fruit of Truth in your inward parts.

Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me.

I am the Way; as you hear my voice and follow me, you will never falter in the journey. I will insure your safe passage through the storms of life and the uncertainties that lie ahead. I long to give my people the direction they need in life, if only they would come and seek me. Even the smallest concern is my concern. Nothing is too trivial.

Remember, O LORD, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past. Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O LORD.

I have loved the world from the beginning. Even when the people took a wrong turn, it was my redemptive love that provided a way back to my presence. You are truly blessed to be born in a country that has known my ways and my paths. It has forgotten my unfailing love, but I will redeem it again. As people seek Me, they will find me. As you have found Me, others will come to the knowledge of the LORD and will follow Me.

For the honor of YOUR NAME O LORD, forgive my many, many sins.

It is my delight to pour grace on the humble of heart. I will cast out no one who comes to me with a hungry heart and soul, no matter what they have been taught, or how they were brought up.

They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.

Many assume that prosperity is only wealth an riches in the present life. If you could only see what I am preparing for you, you would be encouraged to walk out your faith with great expectancy. You do have hope that will be manifested in the future. You have the down payment of my promise in you right now. My Spirit reveals to you the things that are coming. Endure difficulties and hardship, for these will fade away at the breaking of the Dawn. The NEW DAY of my plan is dawning even now. Prepare to enter in to my promise and find rest for your soul.

Wow. Beautiful Lord, thank You!

The LORD is a friend to those that fear HIM. He teaches them His covenant.

I delight to reveal myself and my ways to him that fears me. Honor and respect grow from the heart. Words spoken from the mouth are not always consistent with the heart. But out of the abundance of the hear, the mouth speaks. When you are pregnant with vision, it will emerge from your heart. I give the blueprint in your heart, and you build the structure when you speak it forth. I am the architect and the designer of the house I am building. Allow Me to complete the project. Follow the blueprint, speak forth the vision, and watch the building come together. These things are not only true in the spiritual sense, but will manifest in the natural. I spoke, and it was so....do you like my design?

O yes, Lord, it is so beautiful. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows your handiwork.

Son, this creative ability is the inheritance of the saints. Faith births the vision, and the heart that fears me receives the seed in fertile soil, and as it begins to spring forth, it produces a harvest, and many more seeds along with it. It is a law set forth in the universe. Here on this earth, my Word continues to birth the seeds of the Kingdom. It is in you, in your heart in seed form. As it blossoms and buds, it produces a next generation potentially. As you gather and glean from what has already gone on before you, the NEW will spring forth. Ever NEW. It is my DNA. I bring forth the NEW out from the old. I am never bored.

Teach me more, Lord. Please?

The seed of life is in you son. See the vision, speak forth the vision, and you will see the seed planted in fertile soil, and it will produce, because life is in the seed. My word will not return void. For the generations to come, it will produce a fruitful harvest. Life produces life. Nothing can be produced by the dead, unless they are resurrected! Life begets life. And it will be so from generation to generation forever. Massive reproduction on a universal scale. Can you see it? From one seed, the many, and the multitudes. Unless a seed falls in the ground and dies, it abides alone. But if it dies, it produces abundant fruit, and the fruit remains. This is my will.

Help me then, Lord to plant the seed...

You will learn how to plant seed. And watch for the harvest. Work while it is day. The night is coming. Invest in the seed. Get the good stuff. No cheap imitations. Nothing genetically altered. Seed that has my DNA in it. This is what will produce in others. My DNA. The chaff looks real, but it is deceitful, and full of lies, like its father's DNA. He was a liar from the beginning. Remember 2 trees in the garden. Eat from the tree of life, and speak from this tree. This seed will find fertile soil and produce a harvest. The growing season is shortening. Because of the times. I am patient, and I will cause it to spring forth. Use the means that I give you, and that I will show you. Remember Acts 26:16-18:

“Now get up on your feet! For I have appeared to you to appoint you as my servant and witness. You are to tell the world what you have seen and what I will show you in the future. And I will rescue you from both your own people and from the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God's people who are set apart by faith in ME.” (NLT)

Does this mean that I am to go to the nations?

Yes, son, you have not seen what I will do in the coming days. Draw near to me, and you will see what I will do. Harvest is coming. Prepare for rain. The nations will come to you, and you to them. I will provide the resources, and the way. Don't worry. Get ready. Prepare yourself. Get your house in order. I will show you what to do. You will receive a deposit from messengers that I will send your way. Be prepared. Listen. See. Come to me. 

"For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17).

Journal Entry

August 15, 2011

Jym, my Emmaus disciples were so concerned about the times and seasons that they were walking through. They did not see Me during the time that I was opening the scriptures to them, but their hearts were burning within them as I unfolded the revelation of who I am to them. It was not until we sat together at the table and I broke the bread that their eyes were opened to the reality of who I was. This is how it is so often with my people. I am walking with them daily, standing right by their side, but they don't see me, or hear me. Sharing a meal together is a great way to develop intimacy with others. As you learn to grow in me and hear my voice you will learn to develop deeper relationships with others as well. Although the kingdom of God is not in the eating and drinking, for these are only avenues that open the way, real intimacy comes as a result of dialog with Me. The result: righteousness increases, and certainly your peace and joy does too. As you are learning to pursue me, you will develop new friendships and connections. I have many people who are communing with me on a regular basis. All of you need to connect, and I will orchestrate the connections for your good, and my Glory. Learn to rest in Me.

Lord, I want more and more of our people to come to know you, truly and intimately. Please teach me how to see increase in people. Any thoughts here, Lord?

Jym, you are opening a pathway, a portal into my presence. People are so busy doing life, that they rarely open themselves up to me. It is my joy to lead you in this. I will give you ideas and opportunities as you pursue me. Watch me work, in the middle of your relationships. You will be amazed at how I bring the connections together.

Learning to Hear God --Psalm 91

I have recently been reading and watching a series on " Learning to Hear God's Voice", by Dr. Mark Virkler. He has shared many helpful insights that have added value to my pursuit of intimacy with God. The apostle Paul's desire was to "know him in the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His suffering." The word "knowing" in this sense is from the Greek ginosko which is a word that represents intimacy between a husband and a wife. Lord, that I my learn to KNOW you, follow you, and serve you. These entries are simply reflections as I dialogued with the Lord: 

Journal entry, June 20, 2011

Lord, good morning. You brought to my mind Psalm 91 this morning. I reread it and desire to ponder and meditate on its precepts. You brought me this Psalm in 1971, when visiting New York City. As I rode the subway, you brought this Psalm to my mind as a thought and I turned to read it from my little Gideon Bible.  I was afraid of walking down the street toward the “Living Room”, our place of ministry for the week with Herb Walker and Lucille. The word brought comfort to my soul and helped overcome fear.

You were in the palms of my hands, son during your ministry time there. I was teaching you to trust me and depend upon my protection over you. I hover over you with a canopy of love. You do not have to be afraid for any terror, because I am with you to protect you and keep you.  I permitted you to see some of the needs in that city, so that even as a young teenager, you could see m y love for all.

Then, you revealed Psalm 91 to my mother, after I had my heart attack in 2002. You told her she didn’t have to worry or fear because the rhema was from verse 16: “with a long lift will I satisfy him, and let him behold my salvation.”

Your mom has prayed many prayers for you over the years. You were and are a precious son to her. She has sent up many prayers to my throne in your behalf; I have heard all of them, and bring them into focus as the time is right. I assured her that she did not have to be afraid, because you are in the palm of my hand.

A third time you have brought this Psalm to understanding. You said last week in our time together that this was a Psalm for our church, a rhema word to encourage the people.

The times that are coming are difficult. My people will learn how to depend entirely on me for each decision. As you draw out direction and answers from the wells of salvation, you will learn to walk closely and in obedience to my desires. This is for your good and for your protection. You do not have to be afraid. As I was with Noah, so I will be with you through he storms, winds, floods, and rains. I will bring you to a new place in me. Learn to know my voice so that you will not go into destruction or fall into temptation.

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I had an interesting dream in the early hours of this morning. In the dream, I was lying down resting and the Lord was speaking to me. He was discussing the Kingdom. As I asked about the time of the coming of the Kingdom, suddenly my bed began to shake, and I was starting to rise, or be lifted up from it. I felt as if I was about to fly. Then I awoke. Lord is there anything you would like to say to me concerning this dream?

Unto those that are watching, I will  appear. I have given my people the signs that will allow them to see and hear the things that are coming on the earth. You must be learning to hear me, walk with me, and be willing to come to where I lead you. This is your security even in times of difficulty. My people will shine as lights in the darkness even in troubling times. 

Grateful

Today we pause to say thanks to the Lord for all His blessings to our family. We are highly favored a.d loved!

The Year of the NEW

Each year, Pastor Gary Brothers of Cape First Church, Cape Girardeau, MO, gives a new prophetic word for the Cape First family. After he seeks the Lord for His direction, he shares what he feels the Lord has said to him for the body. This year, the prophetic word is taken from Isaiah 43:19, "For behold, I will do a NEW thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, [and] rivers in the desert. This will be the year of the new for all of us. The Lord will give us new opportunities to go, to do, and to be. The harvest is great, and the laborers are few. Get on board!

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SOZO σῴζω from the Greek New Testament

Sozo- a word we don't often hear in our language, but one that was common in the New Testament. http://www.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G4982&t=KJV;. The word at its root means to SAVE, HEAL, MAKE WHOLE. It is the word the Apostle Paul used in Ephesians 2:8-9 when he said, "For by grace are you SAVED, not of works, lest any man should boast." It is a word that implies action, but that action is not motivated or precipitated by us; but rather it is an action that was done in our behalf. An action that took place in the past, that is finished, but has current and future consequences to our lives. For we know that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, paid the ultimate price of His life, as His blood was poured out to redeem us and set us free. The action was in the past for He was "crucified, buried, and He rose again the third day." His obedience to death on the cross was the action that "saved, healed, and delivered us!" Those that are Christ's have been set free from the bondage of sin and death, and are living a life of freedom from sin, sickness, and disease. This was God's plan, and still is. We have to enter in to the sacrifice of Jesus by FAITH; for it is not an action we can take for ourselves. ARE YOU SAVED, DELIVERED, AND HEALED?" You can be TODAY! Confess your sins to HIM; admit that you can't save yourself and you NEED a Savior to set you free. Today is the day of SALVATION!