Trust in Me

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

Lord: Good morning son, Thank you for joining us this morning and for your worship. I love you.

Trust in Me

Yesterday we talked about asking and receiving. This morning I want to talk to you about trusting me. I am addressing my church, so when I refer to you I mean any who dare to receive this word. I want all my children to ask anything of me, and receive my answer. I am always more ready to give to you than you are to receive! The reason for your difficulty in receiving is that you don't really trust in me. For too long you have been listening to the empty words of the world. The wisdom of men is not to be trusted, because it's all mixed up with greed, self-deceit and the lies of Satan.

My word is rooted and grounded in the eternal love I have for all my creation. I cannot lie and I am all knowledge. What I share with you is truth, and that truth is like a rock, that stands fast, even when all around is shifting with the tide and the wind of change. Trusting me is like hearing a voice through the fog. You may not see my face, or even my outstretched hand, but you can hear my voice, and you have my recorded word in the Bible. Turn towards my voice and reach out your hand to me. You may not be able to see me, but I can see you, and as you reach out to me, I will take hold of your hand and guide you.

Trust is built on experience, but it starts with a step of faith. It's that turning to me in the fog that I talked about, but from that point on, it is the experience of hearing and recognising my voice. Knowing that I was reliable last time, it follows that I will surely be reliable this time, and the next time. Sometimes, even after you have started trusting me, a new experience will come along and require a further step of faith. Each step is slightly harder than the last step. However, just as a staircase takes you onward and upward, so each step of trust takes you upward and nearer to me.

I love my children to trust me for everything, and I recognise that sometimes it is hard, especially when the world is shouting loudly that you are wrong to trust in me. I know that it will often take several attempts, but when you fully trust me you can't go wrong. The sort of trust I want you to have in me is the quiet strong trust that two lovers have for each other.

I want to leave you this thought: Even though you are sinful and often faltering, even though you often let me down, I trust you with the gospel of my Son Jesus. How much more can you trust me, who will never let you down? I love you.

Gifted Children for Me

Do not be afraid to call on me at any time during the day or the night. I never sleep, and I always give priority to my children whom I love.

You can ask me anything. Whatever field or profession, whatever interest or concern, I want my children to ask me about their important issues. Just as I have shown you how to do the renovation work on 444, so I want all my children to embark on this great adventure to discovery.

There are some things you can discover from books and from the research of others, however there is still much to be discovered, and so many things that mankind has speculated about. But because he insists on ignoring me, he has so often got them wrong. I want you to know the truth about my creation. That is why I made it, for you to discover and enjoy. However the only path to discovering its complexity, is to approach it with an open mind, and with no pre-fixed agenda, or preconceived ideas. Allow me to teach you.

'Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.' Matt. 7.7.

This applies to the mundane daily tasks from using recipes for cooking the evening meal, to finding cures for the incurable illnesses that plague mankind. I want to unlock the hidden potential in all my children. The potential to write, sing, compose, discover, study, speak and all the myriad other things locked up inside of you. All you have to do is ask me.

When I gave the precious gifts of the Spirit at Pentecost it was only the beginning, to help the church to grow. My chosen people were a gifted group who, even in exile, rose to positions of high favour, because of the knowledge I gave them. When I anointed Joseph, Daniel, and many others, it seemed to the worldly powers of the day, to be like super-natural gifts. In fact it was the natural power of My kingdom. I want all my children, all whom I have called by my name to be 'gifted', and to use the powers and gifts I have made available to them.

So encourage one another to to seek me and to ask the questions that are burning on your hearts. Sometimes you may asks questions that you are not yet ready to fully understand. In those cases I will answer the request by guiding you to the next step in understanding, and from there to the next etc. until you are ready to take in the full truth. I do not withhold knowledge from you. But its pursuit must be through me, otherwise you will find yourself swallowing all the lies the evil one is spreading in your day. Be open and receptive to the answers I give you, because I love you.

Worship Me

Me:    Good morning Lord. Thank you for waking me this morning and for this new and beautiful morning. Thank you for all your wonderful gifts to us, and the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you Lord. I love you.

Lord:    Good morning son. Thank you for joining us this morning and for your company on our morning walk. I love you too.

Worship

Lord: I love your worship. You ask me, "What is worship?" Your worship is what you bring to me freely and wholeheartedly. For those who can sing, or make music, worship is singing and making music!.Worship can also be joining with those who worship in this way. But worship is not confined to music and singing, it is only a part of the whole. Some people exercise a ministry in music, releasing my people into a world of praise through music. But it is wrong to assume that worship is music only. If that were the case, the deaf and dumb would not be able to worship!

For some worship comes with sight. As they gaze upon creation their mind turns to thanksgiving, and they become aware of me and draw close to me. But this is not all there is to worship, for if that were so the blind would be excluded! Some dance and others paint. Authors and artists offer their thoughts through pen and paper, and in today's technical world, many are using computers, photography, motion, light and sound, in ways hitherto undreamed of, to express their worship of me. I accept them all.

Worship is loving me with all your heart and bringing to me who you really are. Worship can be noisy and full of action, or it can be silent and still. Indeed some of the most profound experiences of worship are found in the quiet stillness as you listen to my still small voice, like the whisper of the wind in the trees.

True worship can be found in the words, 'I love you.' These are the words I want to hear from you, and I know you want to hear from me. These three words. I never grow tired of hearing, and nor do you. Let your worship be an act of love, where these three words are prominent, and at the centre. I Love you.

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Turn your Eyes upon Jesus

I want my church to stay focused in the days ahead. Keep your eyes upon Jesus and do not be distracted by the politics and other issues, which divert my people from the course I have chosen for them. The Good News is all about Jesus, and the way He alone has made, to bring men back to me. Pray for those who I am disturbing, for as they turn to me they will need others to guide them and help them on to my path. I am calling my church to be strong and very courageous in the days ahead. Strong in the knowledge of My truth. Courageous in the proclamation of the truth.

Be there to receive those whom I am calling into my church. Many who come to you will be from extreme backgrounds. Some have never received love in any form and are bitter and hurt. Others have been badly let down by those they trusted. Some have led a sheltered, privileged life, but are now finding that lifestyle unsatisfying and unrewarding. Most of these loved ones are becoming very aware of their sin, and of sin around them. They do not need condemnation or reproach; they need to find my love for them, and the pathway Jesus has made to full and perfect forgiveness. It is not the work of my church to convict the world of sin; that is the work of My Spirit. It is the work of the church to gather in the lost and bring them to Jesus. Young and old together, male and female, black and white, regardless of their background, previous religion or lack of it, these are all my children and I love them.

At this time I am raising up those with energy and vitality to take up positions in the front line. These are young men and women who will be fearless in going where others fear to go. They need prayer backup all the time. That is why I am even now giving new zeal to those who are less active and even house bound. A zeal to pray and intercede, a zeal to fast and praise. This support ministry is as vital as the front line workers. Find out who I am raising up for both ministries and join them together. Let those in the front line know that others are praying for them and encourage them to share their needs so the prayer can be real and grounded, and the supply lines open at all times. Let the prayer warriors be aware of names and needs, and of family circumstances. Yes, let them be praying also for wives, husbands and children, for if one is attacked or under pressure, the whole family feels the attack or pressure.

Do not be afraid to bring to me any concern in prayer. Nothing is too small to escape my notice and nothing is too big for me to handle. I know all the needs before you ask, but I want you to ask, for in your asking great power is released and great faith is generated, as my people see me work and feel involved. The time of playing around is past you are now entering into the serious business of the Kingdom. Serious does not mean boring or joyless. On the contrary. Serious mean the part of the work which makes a difference. Watching me at work brings great joy, and being involved is fulfilling and time consuming, but there is no better way to spend your time. Keep your eyes upon Jesus and your ears open to My word. Keep the prayer flowing and the supply lines open, and enjoy the advance. I love you.

The Prophet and Prophecy

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 son. I love you too. Thank you for your company this morning and for spending time listening to me as we walked.

Prophecy
I want to talk to you about the prophetic today. Those who speak my words to their fellow men are mainly preachers and teachers. My words can be found written down by others in the scriptures and in the New Testament. The ministry of the preacher and teacher is special in that it makes those words more easily understood, and interprets them for today. Often the preacher speaks a prophetic word. however, in general, the ministry of the prophet is different.

In the Old Testament you will find that certain people were set aside to be prophets. These were not usually the scribes or teachers of the law, but those whose ministry was specifically prophetic. The prophetic word is a word from me, spoken into a specific situation or to a specific person. It is not a general word that can be applied to any age or situation, but a word for the NOW! It can include the word that speaks of tomorrow or some time in the future, but should not be mistaken for fortune or future telling. A prophetic word, even those that look into the future, are specifically given at a time in history I determine. They always speak to the Now in some way. They are directive, in that they are given to be acted upon or used as preparation. They are often given for individuals, but mostly for groups, and sometimes are even general, for a nation.

Because they come from me they can always be checked against the scriptures which are also my word. I do not contradict my own word. It may however be in contradiction to commonly accepted interpretations of scripture, in which case go back to the original and re-look at what that means.

Prophets and the word of prophecy carry my authority. In the past, the prophets were sought after by kings and rulers. They weren't always followed or believed, but the prophet had access to the king. Today I still give rulers and monarchs access to the prophetic and still bring prophets into the presence of the high and mighty, but rulers today are as stubborn as at any time in the past.

The word of prophecy is given to those whom I have anointed to carry that word. Prophets are not fortune tellers, so they don't go into a trance or 'get taken over'. The prophet is anointed by Me and filled with my Holy Spirit. The word can come to him or her as a word burning on their heart to be given, or as a picture where the meaning is clear to the seer, or it can come in a dream of the night. If it comes before it has to be given it gives the prophet a chance to pray about it and pray for the recipient, before the word is given. Sometimes it is given when needed without pre-amble or warning. However the word comes, it carries my authority, and should be treated by all with respect.

In the days to come the prophetic word will be heard more often. More and more I want to use those who are close to me, to deliver my words to those around them. This is not to be a 'controlling thing', but an act of love, brother to brother, sister to sister.

Encourage one another to wait upon  me and listen to my words. Encourage one another to receive  the words I give, either though them or through others. Encourage the use of journaling what I say to the individual, and discerning what is to be shared and what is personal.

I love all my children and desire to speak to them clearly of things that make for their good. Oh that you would open your spiritual ears to hear my voice, that I may speak through you all. I love you so much.

My Gift of Creativity

...... The creative spirit I have put in you, I have doubled since you retired to make up for all the years that you gave your time to the Church. I was always aware that this gift I gave you was somewhat frustrated, and I am happy now for you to create away. I always loved creating. I spent the equivalent of eons of time, although I hadn't created time at that point, planning how all things would fit together and the variations of light and sound I could use. Every atom and molecule I planned and know about, and every one has its number in my book. Nothing I have ever made has passed into oblivion. It is all remembered. Every soul who has ever lived, I created, and though man may not remember them, I remember every one in detail. Did you know that every leaf I have made is unique? Even the grains of sand on the sea shore, every one is different, and I know each one. Yes, I delight in variation and creativity, and I love it when my children also delight, not only in what I have made, but in beginning to create their own beauty too. ......

The Shield of Faith

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

Lord:   The Shield of Faith
One of the great pieces of equipment for the Christian walk that comes from love, is faith. Faith is a greatly misused word. It has come to mean 'religion'. Mankind talks about people of 'different faiths', but what he really means is different religions. It would be more accurate to say, 'people who put their faith in different things'. I said that faith comes out of love, and that is what I mean. Faith comes through knowing me and beginning to trust me. It is one of the gifts I gave at Pentecost to equip the church for the mission ahead. Faith is the ability to believe in me and hold on to me even though the final outcome is not visible to human eyes. I highly prize faith in a believer and will honour the faithful.

Faith is not blind as some would have you believe! Faith many not yet have seen with physical eyes the outcome, but it is very much a part of using your spiritual eyes and seeing the thing I show you, so it has to do with living prophecy in your life. I speak the word and you hold on to the word until you see it fulfilled.

Faith is like the shield carried by a soldier. Just as a shield is a very practical tool used to protect and deflect, so faith is far from passive. Faith turns to counter the darts of doubt and scorn. Faith grows strong when when it is covered with trust in me. Faith also grows strong with spiritual understanding, so it is reinforced by a good relationship with me.

Many see faith as an individual thing and say, 'my faith is personal'. That is true only as far as faith is built upon your love and encounter with me. However faith is also a corporate thing. Sharing your faith, 'telling your story', why you believe, how you came to know me, and what I have done for you, encourages others who also tell their story. Combine these stories and you have a community of faith. To continue the soldier and his shield analogy, Roman soldiers would stand together in a tight group. Those on the edge of the group would stand with their shields together on the ground forming a wall of protection all round. Those in the middle raise their shields above their heads to form a roof. Thus the protection is complete against missiles arrows and even javelins.

I want my Church to be a community of faith, actively using their faith as shields to protect themselves and each other from the darts and arrows of doubt, unbelief and lies. Do not let you faith be aimless and 'blind', but rooted and grounded in love and trust in me. Be a faithful people for me. I love you.