Rise up, O Men of God

2010
Wednesday, 10 February
05:17:40

Me: Good Morning Lord. Thank you for waking me this morning and for giving me this new day. I love you Lord.

Lord: Good morning Martin and welcome to the gathering. We love you too. Come and join us in worshipping.

A time of Worship and praise.

Lord: I want you, my people, to return to the law of the Lord, for you have become like the Pharisees of Jesus' day, clothing the law with rules and regulations, that you think excuse you from keeping the Law of the Lord (Mark 7). I am calling my people back to the Law, which my Son summarised for you"

Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)

Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 'This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.'

Loving the Lord your God is a matter of total commitment. No amount of 'good works' makes up for not giving God your very best. Is it too much to ask, that you spend time each day getting to know me, when I have done o much for you? I constantly hear my people say, "What has God ever done for me?" Do you really think that the earth made itself, or that the universe came about by chance? I tell you this, I hate your teaching that everything evolved over millions of years. It is a lie, devised by men, who want to create a tower they can climb, to reach to the heavens, and then claim they are gods. They are not gods, they are less than insects that will be trampled under foot. I, the Lord Almighty, created the heavens and the earth in a week. I have woven the 'blueprint', into the creation itself, so that man may know, that it is fearfully and wonderfully made. Everything I have made, I have placed my trademark on, but man chooses blindness, rather than the truth that is before his eyes.

When you, my people, begin to look with open eyes at your environment, and understand the delicate balance of all things, you will begin to understand just how much I have done for you, in creating a safe place for you to grow and prosper. When you begin to realise just how finely tuned everything is, you will catch a mere glimpse, of just how much I love you and care for you. You might then realise that, if I withdrew my hand from creation, even for the merest millisecond, the whole of creation would cease to exist. I never want to hear again, my people dare to say, "What has God ever done for me?".

I have given you my Word and my Law, which has been handed down faithfully from generation to generation. Clean off the crustaceans of the ages, and find the clear word from me, and hold to it. I am not interested in the ritual and laws of man, that have cloaked and hidden my word. Many of the interpretations and teachings of the past, have also kept my Word and my love away from the seeker.

Come to me in prayer. Offer me the sacrifice of your heart. Commit your way to me, and let me lead you into the truth, which will set you free.

The sort of commitment to me that I am looking for, is complete commitment! When a man came to me and said, "Let me first go and bury my father," (Luke 9.59), he was asking that, the time of commitment be deferred until later. That is unacceptable. I require your undivided commitment now! I am not standing over you with a whip, nor am I asking too much of you, but how can I speak to you, how can you get to know me, how can we have any sort of relationship, if you are always distracted, and flitting off, here and there? "Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46.10).

My children, do not delay in coming to me, for there is much we need to prepare for, and I want my church prepared, equipped and ready to move. I have so much to show you, things that will make your heart and soul leap for joy. I want you to experience what it means to know my Son, and for you to experience the joy of a Holy Spirit filled ministry. Already the gates of heaven are being stormed, as souls hunger for the living God. Do not be left behind, bogged down in 'works' and 'ritual'.

Rise up, O men of God!
Have done with lesser things.
Give heart and mind and soul and strength
To serve the King of kings.

Rise up, O men of God!
The kingdom tarries long.
Bring in the day of brotherhood
And end the night of wrong.

Rise up, O men of God!
The church for you doth wait,
Her strength unequal to her task;
Rise up and make her great!

Lift high the cross of Christ!
Tread where His feet have trod.
As brothers of the Son of Man,
Rise up, O men of God!

Ministry of All Believers

2010
Tuesday, 9 February
04:58:46

Lord: I want to talk to you about the ministry of all believers now. When I speak of ministers and ministries, I do not confine this to ordained ministry. I have called many people and am calling many more into ministry that the established churches and denominations have not recognised. I intended every member of my body to be a minister, just as every member of your body has a function. recognise and encourage these 'ministers', who are acting on My calling and are under My command.

In these days, I am sending my children out into the world, to take the good news to all communities everywhere. They are indeed, like lambs going among wolves, but the time has come for the wolves to be converted. So watch out, and listen, and you will hear many miraculous stories, of my protection of those I send out. You will also hear of gentle acts of boldness, by timid believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit. They become bold in the Spirit, to speak the Word I give them. Some people who you thought to be beyond salvation, will come to me and be saved, and there will be great rejoicing in my church. Let the truth of these conversions be recorded and shared, as an encouragement to other congregations. These are the Acts of the 21st Century Apostles.

A time for action is here. This is the age of movement and power. Say to those who find themselves in a ministry that doesn't fit them, "This isn't your own. Get on your knees in prayer and seek My will for you". Many of my ministers and leaders are trying in their own strength, to fit into a mould that is not for them. For too long the establishment has tried to create 'one size fits all' ministry. This will never work! Down all the ages of man, it has never worked, to try and control the prophet! My Holy Spirit is free, and moves where He will, and if my Spirit bestows a particular gift, it is because He knows that gift is the right one, for that person. You must recognise in those around you the gift My spirit has bestowed, and encourage that gift into ministry. There is no joy in struggling to be something you were never made to be. But there is great joy in seeing your ministry flourish, and souls come into the kingdom of Jesus. Indeed there is no greater joy, than to be involved in leading a loved one to the Lord. That joy is worth all the tears.

Those who stay in the inner place of intercession, are to cover my ministers with prayer, guard their coming in and going out. Remember also to cover their personal lives, and their families. Build a protective wall of prayer around them. You don't need to know the details, only that they are always vulnerable in that area of their lives.

To those I call out into the front line, I say this: Go out with the strength of knowing Him in whom you have believed, Jesus the Son of God. That strength is made strong in Joy. Let a song of praise be on your lips, as you go with boldness and tread on the heads of snakes. I, Jesus have defeated Satan. He fell from heaven and great was His fall. I have all authority, both in heaven and on earth, and I give you the authority to destroy the works of the evil one, and to bring the fallen and the lost, home to me. You will never lose your way if you keep your eyes on me. Keep our vital lines of communication (prayer) open at all times. I shall be with you wherever you go.

When I am lifted up from the earth

2010
Sunday, 7 February
04:59:20

Lord: Come up here son, for there are things that I want to show you. What do you see Martin?

Me: I see a lonely Cross, high on a hill. The sky is clear, and the sun is high. The birds are singing, and there is a buzz of insects. There is a feeling a little like being in a churchyard. but it is a hill in a wide open countryside, with a view for miles in all directions.

Lord: Look to the horizon Martin, and what do you see?

Me: I see a great multitude of people streaming from all directions to the Cross. People of every age, and nationality. The rich and the poor, the strong and the weak, all walking together. It seems as though the Cross itself is giving them strength to keep moving. There are lots of different expressions on their faces. Some look really joyful, while others look bewildered. Some even look reluctant, but are still moving forward. At first, I thought there was no sound coming from the multitude, for all I could hear was the sound of the birds and insects. Then, as I listened, I heard a murmur. For a time it remained just a murmur, although the crowd had come considerably nearer. The level of the noise was not related to the distance, or the number. Suddenly I heard a shout. It grew to a mighty crescendo in a matter of a few seconds. Again it came, and a third time. The shout was a resounding "Yes! Yes! Yes!" The crowd surged forward and as they reached the Cross, it was as though the Cross itself absorbed them. For what seemed like a long time the crowd came forward, and the ringing echo of their 'yes' could be heard. Then all was still and there were no more people coming. The fields were empty and even the birds and insects were silent. Then a cold wind began to blow and the green of the hillside turned brown, and nothing would grow in the barren dryness. Dust filled the air and the sound of the wind drove out all other sounds. It was very bleak and very inhospitable.

Lord: Jesus said "...When I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." The Cross of Jesus stands high on a hillside where all can see it. Many find the Cross an offence, the whole idea of a crucified God abhorrent to them. Many are fascinated by the Cross, and like Moses at the burning bush, have turned aside to see it. Whatever the reason for coming, the Cross is like a magnet that few can resist. Huge numbers of people come to the Cross in silence, not wanting to draw attention to themselves and be ridiculed by their fascination or interest. They are often unaware that others too, some very close to themselves, are also moving towards me. The nearer you come to the Cross, the clearer you see Jesus. The clearer you see Jesus the clearer you see me! The three times cry "yes" is the cry I want to hear: "Yes Jesus, you are the Lord", "Yes Jesus, Forgive my sins," and "Yes Jesus, come into my heart." The acknowledgement of Jesus as Lord, and embracing all three, by asking Jesus into your heart, moves you forward with a rush, and you become one with the Cross. You are crucified with Christ. Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

When the full number have been saved, and I have gathered the church together, I shall take her to a place of safety. And the time of tribulation will begin. Those who are left behind will be given a short time to repent. Then shall the end begin, and the new age dawn.

Purify yourselves before God

2010
Friday, 5 February
04:58:51

Lord: "Say to my people":

I have seen all that is evil in the land and I know the wickedness of the thoughts of the heart, and I purpose to purge the land of wickedness, and turn the hearts of those who do evil to me. I have seen also the wickedness of many, who outwardly profess to know and serve me, but their hearts are black. I am about to avenge the disgrace caused by those who claim my name but do not know me. This cleansing work is needed now, as you move into revival times. I desire that there many be a clear distinction, between those who are mine and seek to do my will, those who call upon me day and night, and, those who use my name for their own ends, but who do not know me or call upon me for help.

Set yourselves apart. Come to me when I call you, and wait upon me. Listen to my voice, let my Word become a part of you. Confess your sin to me, and let the Blood of Jesus cleanse you from all your sin. Offer all your ways to me and let me lead you, for I am the Lord who goes before you. I am the shepherd who finds green pasture. It is I, the Lord your God, who watches over you. I provide for all your needs.

Pray for those who are abusing their positions of power, to rape the land with violence and oppression, under the guise of 'National Security'. Pray, that they will see that the only National Security you have, is found in me. You, who have placed your trust in banks and investments, know this: I did not bring the banking system to its knees, for any other reason than to call my people, to stop trusting in the institutes of men, with all their false values and rotten standards. I desire that my people will invest their trust in me. So commit your ways to the Lord your God, and let Him alone provide for you. Your times and your future are in the hands of God, and not in the hands of men.

Having set yourselves apart for me, turn your minds to prayer, and listen to me. I would speak to you, and reveal to you my will. Your good is foremost in my mind, and my desire is that you, and all men and women, may come into the full relationship with Jesus, that I have with Him. Yes, I desire a full relationship with you through Jesus. Do not be misled into believing that, because Jesus is my son, our close relationship is somehow barred to you. That is a lie of Satan. My heart is, for all my people to have a full and perfect relationship with me, through Jesus. And that is His desire too. That is why I call all men to confess your sin, to ask for forgiveness, and to leave your sins at the foot of the Cross, and then move forward with me!

Seek me out in the quiet place, under the fig tree, where we will not be disturbed. In the quiet, listen to what I say to you. Open the ears of your spirit to me. Open the eyes of your spirit to me. Open your mind to me, and let us establish a two-way connection. Listen to the thoughts I put into your mind. Gaze at the pictures I build up in your inner eye. Feel me as I touch you, and know me, as I love you.

This close relationship will not happen if you remain in the busy-ness and distraction of the world. So create in your day a space for me, preferably at the beginning of each day. Let me speak to you, so that you can carry my Words and my presence into your busy day. Commit all your busy-ness to me and let me still your soul, so that you work in my time frame, and not the false time frame of the enemy, who tries to convince you, that there is no time in your life for me. I am the Lord of time and space. I created time and I alone make your time enough for your needs! As I root out the wickedness around you, do not be found wanting. I love you my children. Come to me and find your rest in me.

Come and See - Come to Me

2010
Thursday, 4 February
04:56:13

Me: Good Morning Lord, Thank you for waking me this morning and for this new day. I Love you Lord.

Lord: Good morning son, welcome and I love you too.

Jesus: My people, you are now entering into "Come and See" times. Come with me, and I will show you all sorts of thing to do with the kingdom of my Father. Ever since the beginning of creation, God the Father has been inviting men and women to enter into a relationship with Him. He has always wanted to share His excitement and thrill, about the wonderful universe he had created. He always says, "Come and See, and I will show you" - "Lift up your eyes and see", or He asks the question, "What do you see?" In those times when Father and I were creating the world, the most common words between us were "Look! see what I have made." I was like any child, watching my Father and trying to do the things he was doing, and as I struggled he helped me. I had lots of ideas, and Father helped me make them reality.

In those early days in the garden we brought all the living creatures we had made to Adam saying, "Come and see what I have made, what shall we call it?" and he named every one. Down all the ages, the Father has kept mankind informed through direct contact, revelation and the prophets. Even those who did not know my Father received visions and dreams. When ever I give visions and dreams, I also give someone to reveal the meaning.

Lord: Yes, and even my plan for the salvation of mankind, was not done in secret. I told the prophets about it before Jesus came. I revealed to shepherds and to wise men the salvation I was planning, and said to them "Come, and see what I have done."

Jesus: Yes, and one day when John, was baptising, some of his followers started to follow after me. They asked me where I lived, and I told them, "Come and see." We had such a good time that day, as I revealed to them just a tiny glimpse of Fathers kingdom. It was enough though, to whet their appetites, and before evening came, they had gone out to their relatives and friends, and said to them, "Come and See".

Lord: The good news about Jesus is an 'open secret'. It has never been shrouded in mystery. It is simple so that the poor or simple-minded can understand, and it is profound in its simplicity, so as to satisfy the learned and wise of the world. The good news is never hidden from men and women. It is always accessible, though some come to it with a film of unbelief over their eyes. The enthusiastic calling of a believer, "Come and see", is the most powerful form of one-to-one evangelism you can use. Tell others your story and invite them to see for themselves. The responsibility of convincing others about Jesus is not yours, but mine. I only want you to tell the story and invite them.

Those of you I anoint to preach and to teach, have a responsibility to tell the truth and to expound the word as I lead you. But the work of conversion is a work of the Holy Spirit. You are to invite people to "Come and see".

Jesus: I was once with my disciples at Sychar in Samaria. The disciples had gone off to buy supplies, and I was sitting at the edge of the town by the well. It was about 3 in the afternoon, and there weren't many people around as it was too hot. A woman came to draw some water from the well and I asked her for a drink. We entered into an interesting conversation, and I helped her to see herself as she was, and as Father wanted her to be. As soon as the boys got back, she slipped off into the town, and started telling everyone she had had an encounter with me. She even recognised that I was the Messiah. The main thrust of her story was, "Come and see for yourselves". Soon the whole town was gathered around us, and pressing us to stay with them. They came to me because she said, "Come and see". After that it was up to me. At first they began to believe because of her story, but as they came to know me they believed because of their relationship with me.

Lord: I want you to tell the story and invite people to, "Come and see". Not all will respond, but those who take up your invitation will meet with me. Do not be discouraged by a few who don't listen or respond. Quietly pray for them, and leave them to me. Some need several invitations before coming. Do not dismiss them as beyond help. For I am prepared to go down into Hell itself, if I can bring even one back from the fire.

Jesus: Throughout history, in every age, the largest number of people come into the kingdom because they have been invited to "Come and see". That doesn't change; a personal invitation is worth more than a thousand posters.

My invitation to you all is, "Come and see. Let me show you how much I love you".

Me: Wow! thank you Lord, I love you.

Word and Action

2010
Wednesday, 3 February
04:52:18

Lord: ..... Now, to other things:

There are those in my church who I am calling out, into the unknown, to take the gospel to those outside of established 'church' and 'normal' worship. I want you whom I call, to clothe yourselves with the Gospel of Peace. Find brothers and sisters, who will pray for you daily, as you labour in the harvest field. Do not be distracted by the ignorant, who will wag their fingers and say, "Why do you work on your own? Come in and be under authority." I say to you, "You are to be under my authority, and you are to speak my words without let or hindrance. Keep fellowship, and stay backed by prayer, but I shall be your authority, not man."

To my prayer warriors I say this. I am sending you the people I have called out, to reach those outside the city wall. They are strong men and women, who seem to the world to be working on their own. They are not on their own, they work with me, and I guide them. I want you to cover them in prayer and protect their backs, especially as they turn their backs on the enemy, to carry the wounded back to my shelter. Your work in prayer is essential to the success of this vital work.

Me: As the Lord spoke to me, I saw with my inner eye, a Church building, and a great sound of praise and worship was coming from it. As I entered the building I saw what looked like a mighty electricity generator, running at full power, and the noise was very great. And the Lord said to me:

Lord: This is what I want my church to be, a mighty power generator. When my church PRAYS, the generator turns, and when my people turn to praise and prayer, the power they produce, increases. An electricity generator, producing power, is useless, unless the power is connected and directed, where it can be used. I do not want this power to be produced, only to store in some decaying battery. I want this power connected live, to those who are working in the mission field, to those on the streets, and in the places where the need is.

Some of my labourers are working far away from the established church, and are therefore, not seen or understood by the church. I therefore want you to establish for me, sub stations of power, connected to the main generator, but a step nearer to those working further away. Keep the power flowing from the church, to you, and from you to those I identify for you. I want every worker in the fields, to be covered and supported by prayer, and to have access to the power of those praying for them.

To church leaders and administrators, I would say this: Be careful what you build! You are moving into revival times. I am no longer interested in maintaining the 'status quo', but in moving the church into the front line of revival. The days of creating systems, and building buildings are passed. The days of wasting my resources on ancient ruins is over! I want my church to be reaching out to, and working in, the mission field, where the hungry people are. I did not build my church for itself; I built it to be a tool, to reach out and deliver the gospel, in both word and deed. Notice how the gifts of My Holy Spirit are for 'Word' and 'Action'. They were not given for the church to hold on to, but, to speak forth, and to act upon. They were given, to be given away!

The time has come, when I shall remove my blessing from those I have entrusted the Gospel, if they will not move out from their holy huddles, and share the Word with others. I had to make the early church very uncomfortable, to get them to move out of Jerusalem. I did it, in order that, you in the West, could receive the Word. Do I now have to make you feel uncomfortable, so that you will move out, and spread the good news? Move now, and you will find yourself working alongside others, who are not from your colour or flavour of Christianity, but allow your colours to blend and I will make a work of beauty and exquisite delight, to excite the taste buds! Do not get left behind.

My Church, the body of Jesus Christ on earth, needs have no fear for the future. If you allow Jesus His rightful place on the throne at the centre of your being, and remain faithful in prayer, praise and worship, then I will take you singing and dancing into the future. Be still in me, then be active in the world. I am with you.

Water in the Desert.

2010
Monday, 1 February
04:54:57

Me:    Good morning Lord, Thank you for waking me this morning and for a good night’s sleep. I Love you Lord, and I love these times in the morning with you. Please help me to be more alert and open to the things you are saying.

Lord:    Good morning Martin. I too love these times together, and have been excited about this morning. There is lots to do before you go, and I want to show you just how smoothly and wonderfully I can work.

What do you see, Martin?

Me:    I see a well in the desert, surrounded with lush growth. I see people drawing water, and laughing with joy. I see children playing and singing. I se a community that is well fed and content.

Lord:    The well is the water of Life. It is fed from my throne room, and runs through the streets of the Holy City. The vibrant life around, is there because those, who dwell there, drink freely of the waters. Children laugh and play because they are full of the confidence, I give to those who drink from me. What you see is a picture of my church as I intend it to be, a watering place, in the desert of an unbelieving world.

Look again Martin, What do you see?

Me:    I am looking out from the trees into the desert, and I see people who have drunk from the water, walking out into the blazing sun. Some are nearby and are still laughing and full of joy, and look back to the trees with joy. Others are further away from the trees, and are less full of joy. Anxiety is written on their faces as they look ever outwards, and away from the water. Still others have wandered far away and are weary and dehydrated, lacking the strength to return to drink. Beyond that I see no living thing, only desert and dry bones, all of them lying face down in the sand with their heads away from the water.

Lord:    You have seen right. What you see, are not the unsaved, but those who know about the water and have drunk from the water of Life, and have experienced the fellowship of believers. But, instead of staying in the comfortable shade of the trees, and drinking from the water whenever they are thirsty, they have wandered away from me, and have been attracted by the bright sunshine and the warmth of the sand. Some only play in the sand, and return to the shade and the water regularly. Others have been more bold in their own eyes, and have ventured out further, lured by the unknown, and seeking out life in this lifeless place. The fascination and belief, that they will find something special, is very strong, and they press on, forgetting that all their health and strength comes from the water of life, and the shelter of the trees of life. For some there is the opportunity to return, when they realise they are dying of thirst, and as they turn towards the water, there are others, who will carry water to them, and aid their return. But there are some who have gone too far, and the memory of the life-giving water has faded from them. They do not know which way to turn, so they press on outward, and don’t look back. Thy die where they fall, and the desert takes them. It is not my desire that they should die thus. I want all my creation to live and thrive. That is why I made it so. Yes, I have complete and absolute power, and could force their return, but I have given to all men and women, a precious gift, the ability to choose life or death, good or evil, the oasis or the desert. I long for my children to return to Me, and, though they may be little more than dry bones, I can give then life again. The choice is theirs.

Look again Martin, and what do you see?

Me:    I see a crowd of people on the horizon, far beyond the dry bones. I see camels and vehicles, moving in this direction. (My heart became anxious as I thought of an invading army coming to destroy us.) Then I was taken, in the spirit, to a place above the crowd, and I saw that they were not an army, but a huge multitude of sick, and hurting people, they were dressed in rags. Even their transport was spent. And they left behind a trail of broken junk. They all carried water bottles, but it was obvious some of the water was dirty or nearly spent. Most are dying. Who are they Lord?

Lord:    They are a great multitude of ordinary people, who have been brought up without any knowledge of me, or of my Son. They are the children of a disillusioned generation, who my church never reached out to, or who were prevented from coming to me. They are not evil. They have never known anything else but loneliness. They are the multitude which no man can number, who have my seed of life in them. Without knowing what it was, or who gave it to them, they have tried to nurture it and help it to grow. I put about amongst them a rumour, that there is a watering hole, in the desert of their life, where they could drink, and be forever satisfied. These are those who have filled every container they have, with the water of hope, and have pressed forward together, seeking the water of life. Travelling in a large group, they have helped each other by sharing the water of hope. Without their realising it, I have increased their hope, and they have pressed on.

What more do you see?

Me:    I see a great crowd running out from the water and the trees. They carry with them containers of water, and they are running with supernatural strength, past the ring of dry bones, towards the approaching crowd. I see them meet, embrace, and share the water they have brought. I see the years falling off the pilgrims, and their youth returning, as they drink from the water of life! I see a great surge of people from both groups running to the water. I see the children and the sick being carried, and I hear a great shout of joy.

Lord:  Look again and what do you see?

Me:    I see, from above, the water of life and the trees around it. It has grown from an oasis in the desert, to a country large enough to accommodate the multitude now entering it. I see a great feast of welcome being prepared. I see butterflies and colourful flowers. I hear the sound of birds singing, as the children laugh and skip.

I see the King, standing in the centre of the water in a white robe. His brightness shines even brighter than the desert sun. The sound of his voice reaches all the corners of the world, and all hear him. Even the deaf hear.

Lord:    You see well. Now tell the church this. The time has come, the moment has arrived, for my people to rise up, and carry the water of life, that I have given you in great abundance, and refresh those who are struggling in hope. Revive the weary and expand my Kingdom. Leave all your practices and rituals, which so often bar the doors to your gatherings, and prevent those outside from coming in. Run now, in the freedom of my Spirit. Tell out your message. Tell of the greatness of your God. Tell the people in words, songs, laughter and dance. Lead them to Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. The gates of heaven stand open wide. Come my people, come! Now is the time to praise him. Now is the time of harvest.