To You, Whom I Have Called!

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

Lord: Good morning son. Welcome to the club this morning and thank you for joining us as we walked. We love you too.

To those whom I am calling to be Shepherds of my people, I would say this: Take the charge I have given you very seriously, for my sheep are everything to me, and I want them all to be safe. Treat them with love and respect, and teach them all that I am teaching you. Do not let your teaching and preaching become cluttered with rules and regulations that do not come from me. As you trust in me, show them how to trust. As you listen to my voice, teach them how to hear me. As you bless them, teach them how to bless others. Avoid divisions, and work for harmony and peace, that the world may see one church, and be drawn to me through you.

To those I am calling to be Evangelists and Preachers, I would say this: Go to those I send you, and share with them the Gospel of my Son Jesus, as it has been faithfully passed down from generation to generation. The Gospel is about people, and sin, and how I have dealt with sin. It is about repentance and salvation. It is a gospel of joy, for it brings salvation, liberation and freedom. It is the greatest message anyone has ever been charged to deliver. I have placed a very great value on its safe delivery. Therefore see to it, that those to whom I send you receive the good news. You are not responsible for what they do with the good news when you deliver it, only for the delivery. My Holy Spirit is already at work, in the hearts of those to whom I send you, preparing their hearts, to receive the message you deliver. Therefore speak with boldness, in Love. Do not dilute the words I give you, but deliver them as I give them to you. I know what I am doing!

To those I am calling to be Prophets, I would say this: Your charge is a very difficult one, for the prophet is rarely welcome in his own home town. Cover yourself in prayer and seek me at all times. As I give you the words, deliver them as I command you. If it is a word of encouragement be sure to follow it through with instruction, and guide people to one of my pastors, who can nourish them and lead them on. If it is a word of rebuke, deliver it in love not anger. Be bold and say only what I give you, no more and no less. Let the Holy Spirit do the rest.

To those I am calling to Intercession, I would say this: Yours is a powerful ministry that few see, but everyone feels. Prayer is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. When you pray, you tap into the creative power that flows from my throne. Revelation calls it the river of life. Through prayer, lives can be transformed, bodies can be healed, souls can be saved, and situations can be reclaimed and redeemed. Every servant of mine working in the front line of the gospel, every pastor and shepherd in charge of my flocks, every prophet speaking my words before men, needs the full-time backing of my intercessors. You are charged with supporting them in you prayers and being ready, day or night, to cover them in prayer. Many times in the front line they experience dangers, both spiritual and physical. That is when I wake up my intercessors, and move them to pray. To them you are like a life-line, enabling them to draw from the river of life the extra strength they need. I would that you keep a journal of those times I call you to intercede. Note the time and date, and the circumstances. This will be an encouragement to you, and to them, as I show you how, when they needed extra help, you acted in prayer!

Children, whatever the ministry to which I have called you, and there are many more I haven't mentioned today, be steadfast and joyful. Your part in the great plan of mine, is of equal importance to me, even when it is a quiet, often hidden task, that few know about. Remember, every army on the move has a supply train, people who order supplies, who cook the food, who man the radio, who service the vehicles, who push paper around an office. They may seem unimportant to those on the front line, but they are essential to the outcome of the battle. So it is with my army, and the battle against sin, the world, and the devil. Every ministry and calling is important, therefore do all things with vigour and joy.

Let the light of my relationship with you, and you with me, shine out from you, and be an inspiration to all those around you. Pray together, sing together and work together. Build my Kingdom on Earth, as I show you how. I love you!

My Spirit Filled Church

Me: Good morning Lord. Thank you for waking me this morning and for this new and beautiful day. I am so sorry when I fall short of the standard you have set. Please help me each day to grow more like Jesus and be nearer to you. I love you Lord.

Lord: Good morning son, Thank you for spending time with us this morning. We know your shortcomings and we are working all the time to help you, because we love you.

Remember your journaling can be about anything and everything we talk about. Even that which seems personal and private for you today is worth recording, so that when I have resolved it you can be encouraged and built up by the record of it. Not everything you record is necessarily for public consumption. A lot of our conversation is personal and private but it is always helpful to record it. A lot of St Paul's writing was to an errant Church. Most of those Church members would be horrified to think that every generation down the last 2000 years has read about their mistakes, but what a blessing it has been to my children. Let me be your guide.

Having someone to read through what we share together is good. It is good for the reader, and feedback is also helpful to you. I am pleased that when issues and questions have come up regarding what I have said, you have later questioned me and I have been able to clarify it for you.

Never underestimate the gifts I have given you. My Spirit knows you better than you know yourself, and distributes the gifts of the Spirit in the best possible way. If you have a gift of reading and understanding my Word then I want you to read it, understand it and share it with others. If you have the gift of empathy and feel the hurts and pains of others pray fervently for them. If you have wisdom beyond your age or discernment to recognise what is of me and what is not of me, then use those gifts as I direct.

Always be aware that you do not have all the gifts. My Spirit distributes the gifts around the Church so that all will benefit and grow. The Church is seriously in error when it expects one man or woman (the minister or priest) to be in possession of all the necessary gifts. My Church is a fellowship of believers, all of whom I have equipped for ministry. Recognise the gifts in each other, and rejoice to support each other and be fed and equipped by all the gifts as I distribute them. Never say, "I don't have this or that gift!" The Spirit often gives a gift to someone who has never manifested that gift before, because they are the person who is there and able to be a blessing at that moment. To be a prophet one day does not mean that all prophecy will be delivered by you at all times. To be used to deliver my gift of healing to a sick person does not make you the only healer. I would that all would use the gifts I give, all the time. They are not to be hogged, or guarded or made exclusive.They are distributed by the Spirit as and when they are needed. Be open to My Spirit and ready to be used, or to encourage others as My Spirit uses them.

When teaching and blessing young people, give them space to grow into the gifts and ministries I have for them. Do not despise their youth, or fear their mistakes. They will make mistakes just as you have. However, just as you have leaned by your mistakes, so will they. I am able to cover all they do so that no one is hurt or kept out of the kingdom. Indeed I will use their mistakes to glorify my name.

Remember that undergirding all the ministries of My Church, must be prayer. The prayers of righteous men and women work many miracles. This ministry may not be upfront or clearly seen by all, but it is essential and all prayer warriors should be kept informed and appreciated. Without their prayers the Church would be impoverished.

Watch out this week for the signs of My Spirit working. When you see those signs, rejoice and be glad and remember to journal them, that they may be an encouragement in the months ahead. 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.

Dreams and Visions

2010
Friday, 22 January
05:00:36

Lord: Have you noticed, as you read the scriptures, even the hard passages, how I put pictures into your mind. All scripture is pictures, and your speaking and teaching is most effective when you use pictures. Visions or pictures bring light and colour to your mind as well as understanding. There are several things I want to say about visions.

Wait with them. Expect my word to conjure up pictures for you. As you read the Word or as you listen to me speak, let the pictures form in your mind and be displayed on the screen of your inner eye. Gaze on it, study it and recall it, so that its meaning can dawn on you. Vision and pictures are a common part of the learning process for children, but for some reason it is not thought appropriate for adults, who are encouraged to think in abstract thoughts and words. Adults also think using pictures, and behind every great writing is a picture. Make pictures in your mind's eye part of everyday life. Learn to read the picture, in the same way you take in any scene in life. Ask yourself what is happening in this picture, who is there and what are they doing. Draw your first conclusion from the obvious, then look at the detail, and see if that changes the meaning. If the meaning or the reason for the picture is unclear, then prayerfully ask for clearer vision or clarification. I give visions because I want you to understand something, or to hear what I am saying. If you don't see what it means, I will give you another vision. Those who focus on me and see their visions as coming from me, will learn to read them and understand them.

As you look at the pictures and begin to see what they are about, ask yourself two questions:

Does this picture apply to me? And if so how?

Does this picture apply to others or more generally? If so,to whom, and how?

Visions and pictures are, at some point, to share. When others hear about your vision their mind's eye also catches the light and sees the detail. It is good to share visions and pictures with other believers, so that they, prayerfully, can test out your interpretation and perhaps add to it. When others share their pictures with you, do not dismiss them but treat them as from me, and wait on the meaning until it is fully understood. Write them down or record them in some way.

In the coming months and years I am going to use the visual gifts more and more in revealing truth to my people. It will be both an encouragement to the believer, and a sign for the unbeliever.

The visionary and the dreamer of dreams are as important to the church as any other ministry, and should be prayerfully encouraged and listened to. I am already speaking to others about dreams and visions, as I am speaking to you about prophecy and preaching.

This sort of inspired sight should not be watered down or confused with people who are full of good ideas. Those gifts are good also, but are more a natural gift of seeing possibilities, and are the product of an active alert mind, not necessarily me speaking to the Church.

Where I give vision, I also give understanding. Sometimes it is important that the interpretation and understanding comes from another person, as with the gift of tongues, where one speaks and another interprets. This is not however a rule! Many of my visionaries understand and interpret themselves.

Be always open for the many ways I am speaking and teaching my people in these days, for I am doing a new work in your land. I am mobilising a might army and equipping them for action. Prayer warriors awake, Soldiers of Christ arise, Prophets listen and speak as the Lord leads, Visionaries and Dreamers open the eyes of your spirit and let me show you. My church must be ready to move when they hear My battle cry, Jesus is Lord!

Spread the Good News

2010
Sunday, 10 January
04:59:55

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

Lord: Good morning Son, welcome to the club, I love you too.

Me: O Lord, let your voice be heard in our nation, let your Word go out and be received. As your Word went out in the Old and the New Testament, so let it be heard today, and bring about a big turning to you. Lord my heart yearns to see revival, Lord I desire to see your church so filled with the lord Jesus, that your Holy Spirit is free to work among it in Pentecostal power.

Lord: I say to you that my Holy Spirit is always free and moves among My people. In this and in every age there have been those have been open to and used by me with signs and wonders following. I am not restricted by the openness of the establishment, nor am I able to use only the 'pentecostal' churches. I fill with my Spirit those who I choose and I manifest my signs and wonders as I will, not by the command of men.

I want my people, all who are called by my Name to spread the greatest news the world has ever heard, the news about Jesus, with enthusiasm and vigour. Mankind was condemned to Hell, condemned to be eternally destroyed, because of sin. You were all under a sentence of death, because your sin remained un-dealt with. There was no way in heaven or on the earth, that you, by your own efforts, skill, or pleading, could stand straight before the throne of judgement, before which, all must one day stand. It was only when I acted, when I sent my own dearly loved Son Jesus into the world, that there was any hope that mankind would come near to me again. It is through Jesus and through Him alone that salvation is made available to men. There is no other way. Man is saved through the Name of Jesus and by no-other name will you be saved.

I am pouring out my Holy Spirit in these days. I am anointing and preparing those whom I have chosen to speak the words of Life. At the same time I am bringing many people low, and causing a great dissatisfaction with their lives. I am causing many to become aware of their sinfulness. Be ready to lead them to Jesus, for salvation is found in Him alone.

Oh that my Church, those who are called by my name would wake up and be excited as I am excited, at the prospect of many coming into the family and the Kingdom of heaven growing. In the days and the months ahead I am working in the hearts of countless thousands, I am changing attitudes and even the very core of society. I am establishing a new work in the land, where the responsibility for spreading the good news rests with my Church, and not with establishments and denominations. You are never to ask anymore, "What denomination are you". When anyone asks that you tell them about Jesus, speak with boldness, for I will be with you. No one who testifies to Jesus will be put to shame.

In these days My Spirit will be very active, not only in signs and wonders, but in refreshing and equipping the saints for their task. As in previous revivals I will give special strength to all who speak my word. I will cause my prayer warriors to be alert and watchful.

All those who speak the Word of God must know who are praying for them. Do not be slow in asking the prayer warriors to pray. This role of prayer, of holding the prophets, evangelists and preachers before me, is vital to the growth of the kingdom.

Mobilise the young people. Set their hearts on fire with the Gospel. Don't stuff them with head knowledge before you encourage them to share their story, for that inhibits them. Get them to tell their story as soon as they have one to tell. I am the one who will tell them what to say, I will speak through them in power. I will be their teacher as they devour my word, and stay close to me in prayer.

Now son, to today. The message is simple:

I have formed you, I have called you, I am with you.

In the beginning I formed the world. To the prophet I said, I formed you before I placed you in your mother's womb. To Israel I said, I formed you and called you by name. It is I the Lord your God who made you out of the clay. With my own hands I fashioned you and shaped you. It is I, who breathed the breath of life into you, yet you still rebel against me.

How long will you rebel and harbour sin in your heart, how long will I wait for you to turn to me and seek my face. To you I have entrusted the good news of the kingdom, the most precious gift I could give, my Son, yet you would confine him to a compartment, a Sunday only existence. I gave my Son that He might be shared with a world that needs him. Take Jesus into your heart today, receive him as your Lord and resolve this year to share Jesus with someone every day. Notice I said share Jesus. This is not about sharing the Church, you are not selling seats in this building, You are to share Jesus, your story of what Jesus has done for you. You do not have to convert, or to convince, just tell the truth. It is the work of my Holy Spirit to convince, convict and convert. This is about filling the Kingdom of heaven.

As I have loved you, so you must love others. The love I have given you I want you to share with those around you. This love is, the knowledge that Jesus is your Saviour, and that he wants to be their saviour too.

Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works
and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.