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...

Servant's Quarters: Hearing the Voice of God

Servant's Quarters: Hearing the Voice of God

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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!