Answer the Door

For I stand at the door and knock.  I’m knocking.  Do you hear me?  Or are your ears so clogged with worry and fear that you can no longer harken unto my voice?  

Has the worries of the world so entrapped your heart that you have become hardened to my leadings?  Remember, I come in the wind; a whisper.  But if needed, I will come as a roaring lion with a flaming sword.  I am ready, but you are not.

Come back to the beginning when you took joy in my glory.  In the freshness of your salvation, you basked in joy, vigor, excitement and zeal.  Come back to obedience.  Come back to loving me and preferring me above all things.

I have all that you need.  I would put blinders over your eyes so that you only see me.  I would block out the left and the right, leaving only the path forward visible.  Come, walk forward out of this pit.

Beloved, spend time with me.  That is all that matters.  Treasure my word and my voice in your heart.

Put me first and you will see what I will do.  I will transform every situation in your life for your good.  

Oh taste and see that I am good.  I have vineyards of sweet grapes ready to be harvested.  The yield will satisfy your very soul.

A great harvest is coming.  Nay it is here.  Quickly align yourself with my will.  Reject and cast away all that ensnares you.  I rejoice in a pure heart.

Now he who supplies seed to the farmer and bread to eat will also supply you with seed and multiply it and enlarge the harvest that results from your righteousness.   2 Corinthians 9:10

I am Near, I am Here

I am near, I am here.

Do not loose heart, but believe with your whole heart.

I desire a childlike faith of a child joyfully awaiting his father.  I am not like any father you have ever known.  I am good.  I am faithful.  I am generous.  I am loving.  I am compassionate.  I am steady.  I am ever present.  I keep my promises; they are yes and amen.

I will lift you up.  Stand up and get out of the mire.  They are like tentacles that will not let go.  Take up the Sword of the Spirit and be done with them.  I have given you all authority.  Say the words and you will be free.  

Come and bring your bleeding heart to me.  I will give you a new heart, strong and whole.  I do not desire for you to limp around in this world, but to walk boldly nay, to run and fly.  

Take it.  Grab hold and claim it as your own.  I have given you territory beyond what the eye can see.  Step into it and live there.  

My Kingdom has no bounds and is no respecter of person.  I go where I please when I please.  I have chosen you to be about my business, my Kingdom business.

Come now, hold my hand.  Though your legs are weary, I will give you strength.  Lean on me and I will make you strong.  

Ssshhh, do you hear me?  I am coming in boldness and strength.  I am coming as a victor in power.  I am your King and I am coming in the fullness of glory.

Lay your pain at my feet.  I will replace it with jubilant joy and rejoicing.  Ever let there be praise in your mouth.  Your tongue will taste sweetness and goodness all the days of your life.

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Grown in the Word

The Lord gave me a vision in which I saw a big green tree situated at the top of a hill surrounded by green meadows.  Then I saw a silver sword.  The sword was sharp.  The sword started cutting off the trees’ branches and limbs.  The sword cut the trunk till there was a stump barely visible above the ground.  

A gold pitcher appeared.  It was engraved with vines and grapes.  On it was engraved “the Word of God.”  Day and night, the  pitcher poured honey over the stump.  

The tree grew in stature bigger and greener than it was before.  The tree grew so much fruit that the branches could not handle it and they fell to the ground.  Each piece of fruit had a word written on it.  The words were peace, truth, righteousness, purity, obedience and favor.

Then I heard the Lord say,

“I desire a church that is pure and unblemished.  I desire a people who pursue after me with devotion and obedience.  I will not abide compromise or sin.

Kneel before Me and surrender all things to Me.  I am your God and I am holy.  Nothing impure is allowed in My house.  

Take off your shoes, take off your coat, bare your heart to Me.

Come, step onto My potters wheel.  My hands are gentle and kind.  I have to shape you and reshape you.  I created you for My purposes and for My kingdom.  You are no good to Me when you’ve allowed the world to influence and form you.  I must shape you myself.

Walk in My Word; in truth, purity and obedience to Me.  Eat my Word day and night.  Guard your heart with it.

I am preparing a great fire.  Into it, I will cast all things that rear up against Me.  Take all that the enemy has thrown at you and throw it into the fire.  Watch it burn and be free.

I am preparing a great feast for My bride.  My bride is shining and radiant; glowing in purity.  There will be great rejoicing!”

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.”

‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭2‬, ‭4‬ ‭ESV‬‬

I do not Fail

I am the Lord, your God and I will never fail. Walk forward in confidence for you will not fail. I have given you plans and a purpose. I spoke those to you in quiet moments and in dreams. I sent you confirmation after confirmation. Do not fear nor grow anxious for I do not fail. 

I have provided what you need now to move forward. I am opening doors of resources and provisions. Walk through each door and take what I’ve provided. Keep your eyes and ears open so you don’t miss a thing. 

I do not send you fourth empty-handed. Take courage! You have all that you need in abundance. I never fail.

I am the Lord your God and I am good.  Goodness and mercy flow from my hands. I cover you in my goodness. There’s nowhere you can go that I will not follow. I call you to Me with love and kindness. Tender is My touch. Rest in peace for you are covered in goodness. 

I favor you for you are Mine. Never has the world known a love like Mine and beloved it is yours. 

I am the Lord your God and I am your rock; a sure foundation that cannot be broken. I implore you to build your life on Me. I want to be in control of every aspect of your life. 

Do you realize that living life your way leads to destruction; like living in a shack built on a mire. I have peace, joy, happiness, goodness, favor, and contentment. This you can only have by yielding to Me.

Can you surrender to Me? I require all your heart, all your mind and all your soul. Remember, I am your rock. I lead you with a kind and loving hand. 

Come let us go to My house. Let us rest, eat and be merry. There’s no better place to be than at My side. 

Abide in Me.  Riches of love, peace and favor will abound. Let Me be your treasure. I will not disappoint you.

“I will love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalms‬ ‭18‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Anointed

Open the flask. I am pouring out My anointing oil over you. From the top of your head to the tips of your toes. You are covered completely by Me.

From your comings to your goings, I am always with you. There is nowhere you can go that I won’t go as well. That being said, stay close to Me. Only go where I lead you. That is where My greatest blessings lay. That is where My anointing rests.

Listen closely, I have partnered with you. I created you for this moment. Never doubt that I created you with purpose. From the color of your eyes to the texture of your hair, you were divinely designed.

For this moment and for My purpose. You’re chosen by Me from My purpose; for this moment. But what I require is for you to stay close to Me. Do you trust Me? Do you solely trust Me alone?

Beloved, you can’t do it. You can’t accomplish My purposes. Only I can do that. The world will harm you and deceive you. Turn away from it. Look only to Me.

I will lead you and along the way you will have hope and peace. This is a life I have for you; led by Me and blessed beyond measure.

Dance, sing, rejoice! The Lord, your King is with you. The Lord, your King has chosen you. You are mine and mine alone.

“Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” II Corinthians 1:21-22 NKJV

Open The Door

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Revelation‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Beloved, open the door.  I am knocking and knocking.  Open the door and let Me in.  It is I, do not be afraid.

Do you trust Me to release the thing you have been holding on to with dear life?  Look, your hand is tense and red with how dearly you have been holding on to it.  You don’t have to do that.  Release it to Me.  I will replace it with peace, love, tenderness and kindness.

Oh, that you would open the door and let Me in.   I will come in with loving kindness.  I would come in and tidy up.  I would set your home to rights.  To the very depths of your soul and your heart, I would bring healing and wholeness.  I would change your perspective and you would see with new eyes.  You would see with love.

Let Me come in and abide with you.  I will not come in if you don’t open the door.

Look, in My hands I hold all that you seek, all that you need.  I freely give it to you.  

Beloved, set your gaze on Me.  Do not look away and do not let go of Me.  Open the door with your gaze on Me.  There will be many things in the coming days to distract you and deceive you.  I will give you eyes to see and wisdom to discern. 

Keep your eyes solely on me.  Do not play around or compromise what you know to be true.  Walk in obedience to Me alone.  I have made a path for you.  Do not deviate from it.

Do all things for My glory

I require a spirit of excellence in all aspects of your life. Do all things for My glory.

I require a sacrifice of giving. You cannot over do it when you give to My kingdom. I will refresh your coffers at a faster rate than you give.

I require love. Do not hate, do not grow bitter and do not cast aside the widow. It starts with allowing My love to transform every nook and cranny of your very being.

My beloved, live a life transformed by Me, led by Me and for My kingdom. There is no peace, no joy and no love outside of Me. Do all things for My glory.

True love can only be found in Me. I pursue you day and night. There is never a moment when you are not foremost in My thoughts. I have good thoughts of you. I have blessed plans for you.

Come and sit with Me. I will reveal to you plans and guidance. I will speak sweet words of loving kindness. I will nourish your soul. That is found in Me alone.

I hold your heart in My hand. I direct your footsteps. I whisper life into your bones. Listen intently. That requires shutting off the worries of the world and the concerns of your heart.

Trust and obey. Let Me lead you into the gracious and peaceful life I have planned for you. Trust that I have nothing but love for you. Obey My word for I will always lead you to paths of righteousness, purity and abundance. It is not always as it seems.

Gaze at me with eyes of faith. Little one, I am your loving father. I am the father you have not known on this earth. I love you with all My heart and care for you with endless tenderness.

Come, rest in Me. There is nothing I will not do for you. I will move every mountain and drain every sea to make a way for you. I love you!

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Speak

Speak for I am listening. I know the desires of your heart. I have been molding and tenderly caring for your heart. I know the substance of it and even listen closely to its beat. I hold it in the palm of my hand.

There is nothing I don’t hear, nothing I don’t see and nothing I don’t know. There is nothing hidden between us.

Put your full trust in me. I make myself known to you. Beloved, do not keep anything hidden from me. Lay it all before me. Can you imagine walking with me that way?

I am not like anyone you have ever known. I will not lie or disappoint you. Put your full trust in me. I will not let you down.

I have your best interest at the core of my heart. To bless you, to give you favor, to give you joy and peace. Do not doubt how I lead you. I always lead you in paths of life and nourishment. There is no one else for you. There is only me. I love you like you’ve never been loved before.

Can you surrender completely to me? Surrender with complete abandon and trust. Oh I wish you would. I would open the floodgate of my storage houses. You would dance, sing and rejoice. Cast aside all that holds you back. I am not like anyone from before.

“He who believes in me, as the scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38

Light Set On A Hill

All things are new by my hand. Rejoice in me. It is by my hand that you are provided for. It is by my hand that you have abundance. Is by my hand that you receive what you asked for.

Set worry aside and come before me with confidence, praise and rejoicing. I am well pleased when you are in a posture of worship. In that place, I take delight in your delight.

Living a life of obedience produces joy, dancing, and singing. Can you imagine it? Living a life of freedom, walking in lightness and tremendous joy. That is a light set on a hill for all to see.

So many of my children walk heavy burden. Set those burdens down. They are not yours to carry, but they are mine to handle.

Trust in your father who loves you and cares for you. You make a mockery of me when you live a life trudging through the mud. My child that is not the life I have for you.

Practice thanksgiving, praise and worship and see what I will do. It is divine and you will be touched by the divine.

Do you want to see breakthrough? Then open your mouth and praise. Worship when you wake. Worship as you go about your day and worship as you lay your head to rest.

I will do it. I alone can do it.

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.” Psalms 100:4-5 NKJV

Sabbath Rest

It is done. I have provided. Sit and relax. I am giving you a Sabbath rest. 

Glory in me and in the peace and rest I so freely offer to you. Watch in awe as I fill your coffers to overflowing. You don’t have to labor; labor in vain. I have already done it for you. 

I see your weariness. That is not from me. A life lived in the pursuit of me does not yield weariness nor hopelessness. Nay, quite the opposite. A life yielded to me produces loving kindness, blessings, favor, peace, and abundance. Yes, even joy, assurance and confidence. 

Have you made me your sole priority? Have you cast aside all worry and all that ensnares you to follow me? Are you ready to go when I say? I need your full attention and obedience. 

There is no one but me. No one can satisfy you like I can. No one; so indeed, it is done. Do not look to anyone, but me. I have your provision. It is ready and being distributed. I have said it and it is so. 

I do this for your sake. I have called you and you are mine. I take care of my own. I set you aside in my keeping. You are loved. You are protected. You are provided for. By my hand alone. 

Do not think you have created any of this by your hand. It is I who give breath to your body. It is I who controls the yields of the land. The cattle and sheep are mine alone. Do not fool yourself. It all belongs to me. 

Rest I say. Stay in my presence and rejoice in me. You are mine and mine alone. 

“And God spoke all these words, saying: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. “You shall have no other gods before Me. “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬