The Shepherd's Embrace

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

Fresh Anointing

On morning wings comes a fresh anointing. You have every thing you need. I put it in you. I placed it in the design of your DNA.

My son, take your eyes off yourself and focus on others. That is where your blessings will come from.

Hither to my Word. Listen closely. I am always speaking.

I have planted you. Allow the roots to grow deep. I have been watering and watering. Carefully tending to you. Now let the harvests pour in. It will be abundance for years to come. Yea, even for generations.

It is not always what it has seemed. But it’s what I’ve planned.

“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.”

Psalms 1:2-3 NKJV

Oasis

Harken unto the cry of my heart! What does my heart cry out for? My heart cries out for you!

From the beginning of time, I planned you and formed you into my likeness. I put destiny and purpose into the very make up of your existence.

I watch over you night and day. I provide for you and protect you. I have set guardian angels to your right and left to watch over you and protect you. They flank your sides and no fiery arrow or attack from the enemy gets by them. I have your back.

Walk forth in confidence knowing I guard your every step. Do not fret or cry over the circumstances you face. Do not loose heart or grow weary in hope. I am your foundation, your deliverer, and your sure hope. I do not disappoint. Remember, I am never late.

Put your whole trust in me. Do not rely on your own strength or worldly resources. That leads to apathy and exhaustion. Rely on me and me alone.

I will make a way through deserts that will be easy. You will be nourished and satisfied. You will never thirst. You will grow in stature and abundance. I will bless you and prosper you beyond measure in the most unlikely places. An oasis of beauty, rest and delight.

Stay on my path and you will be amazed. It is not always as it seems. Do not gaze at my will for you with earthly eyes, but put on faith so you can discern my leadings and my will.

“Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not allow this conflict to come between us or our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives! The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice of any section of the land you want, and we will separate. If you want the land to the left, then I’ll take the land on the right. If you prefer the land on the right, then I’ll go to the left.” Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of the Jordan Valley in the direction of Zoar. The whole area was well watered everywhere, like the garden of the Lord or the beautiful land of Egypt. (This was before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) Lot chose for himself the whole Jordan Valley to the east of them. He went there with his flocks and servants and parted company with his uncle Abram. So Abram settled in the land of Canaan, and Lot moved his tents to a place near Sodom and settled among the cities of the plain. But the people of this area were extremely wicked and constantly sinned against the Lord. After Lot had gone, the Lord said to Abram, “Look as far as you can see in every direction—north and south, east and west. I am giving all this land, as far as you can see, to you and your descendants as a permanent possession. And I will give you so many descendants that, like the dust of the earth, they cannot be counted! Go and walk through the land in every direction, for I am giving it to you.” Genesis‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬-‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Listen for the Whisper

It has to be me. There is no other way. There is no one else. It has to be me.

Keep your eyes on me and keep your heart focused on me. Your eyes wander and your heart hopes for relief from the world. That leads to more pain and destruction. It’s a facade.

Sssshhhhh. Listen for the whisper. My still and quiet voice in the wind. Stand still and be quiet. Quiet your heart and focus your gaze.

I am speaking. Do you hear me? I am moving. Do you see me? It takes a slow and quieted heart to see and hear.

Say to this mountain move! Say to this boulder crumble! Say it now and with authority. There is nothing that can stand in your way. I have given you all authority on this earth in my name.

Move forward in peace. Do not loose heart. My word is true. I do not lie. I am faithful.

Sleep like a child. Throw off every worry and despair. Fill your mouth with praise and thanksgiving. Rest in the knowledge that I am your loving father who loves you with a never-ending, unchanging and infinite love.

Mark 11:22-24 – And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

In The Shadow of the Almighty

In the shadow of the Almighty is where you will rest. Stay in the coolness and rest my shadow provides for you.
You may be facing a rock wall that seems impenetrable, but I have chiseled out a way for you. Merely push lightly and it will come crumbling down.
The way I have provided for you may not seem like what you have envisioned or even prayed for, but it is better. My way leads to prosperity and joy.
Let go of what you have held to so firmly. Soften your grasp and gently open your hand. Release it to me. I will cause it to grow and flourish.
I make a path where there seems to be no way. You have asked for the miraculous and for a divine outcome. I have heard you and I will provide a way that will amaze you. No one else may know or have an inkling of what I have done for you. It’s for you alone. Store it in your heart of a testimony to how much I love you and care for you.
I alone am the apple of your eye. I alone am the focus of your gaze. I alone reign supreme in your heart.

““And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭28‬-‭33‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I Will Make A Way

Do you think I cannot make a way?

Hold My hand and let me do this.

The mountains may seem tall, but in one small swoop they crumble under My hand.

Rest and relax. It may seem hard, but I want you to rest.

Look to your left. I have a vineyard banquet prepared for you with shade and refreshments. Stay there and be nourished by Me. (I saw a large wooden table in an opening in the middle of a vineyard. It was under a trellis with vines draped all over it. The table was laden with flowers, drink carafes and platters of food. I saw a lot of fruits and vegetables on the platters.)

I will make a way. You can’t do it. I can. Whether you deserve it or have earned, it does not matter to Me. It’s only because I love you and tenderly care for you.

Oh it is amazing how you think you can do it, make a way. Your way is rough and shod with rocks and nails. The way I am making for you is smooth. You will arrive dancing and praising.

Hold My hand and watch. I am your loving father and My word is true. It is a firm foundation that will never fail nor break. Stand here and watch.

Watch and be amazed. There are two entrances. Two sources that I will use to divert My blessings. Open both gates and watch Me pour it in. It’s a heavy flow of blessings and abundance. It’s not how you imagined, but it’s what I’ve planned. Hold on!

You will be amazed and joy filled. It’s My doing because I will it. Why? Because I love you and desire to fill your heart with gladness and happiness. Come. Be refreshed.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“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.” Isaiah 43:19-21